Opening PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3

For Windows

Select the start menu on the desktop. Select [All Programs] - [PENTAX Digital Camera Utility] - [PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3].
PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3 starts and the main window is displayed.
Closing PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3 Select [Exit] from the [File] menu on the main window.
You can save the settings on the [USER mode settings] and [Custom Setting] dialog boxes to the computer. Save these settings, if necessary, before closing the PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3. (p.43, p.45)

For Macintosh

Double-click the [PENTAX Digital Camera Utility] folder in [Applications] on the hard disk. Double-click the [PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3] icon.
Closing PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3 Select [Quit PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3] from the [PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3] menu on the desktop menu bar.
Starting up from PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3
In the PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3 window, select [PENTAX REMOTE Assistant] [PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3] from the [Tools] menu. You can also click on the toolbar in the PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3 window and select [PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3] from the drop-down menu. The PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3 starts and the main window is displayed.
If PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3 is not installed properly, [PENTAX REMOTE Assistant] is not available and cannot be selected on the [Tools] menu in the PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3 window. In this case, reinstall the PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3. If you are using w digital SLR and PENTAX REMOTE Assistant (Ver. 1) for w is installed properly, you can start and use this program from PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3. (Select [PENTAX REMOTE Assistant] from the [Tools] menu or click on the toolbar and select [PENTAX REMOTE Assistant]. PENTAX REMOTE Assistant Ver. 1 can only be used with w. Click on the toolbar to start the version selected in the drop-down menu.

Main Window Layout

This section explains the layout of the PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3 main window and the functions of the various window elements.
Tool bar Title bar Menu bar
Virtual viewfinder display area

Status bar

When multiple cameras are connected to the computer, one main window is displayed for each camera. The camera body number is displayed in the title bar and the camera model name and attached lens name are displayed in the status bar of each main window. (p.12, p.14)

Title Bar

The title bar displays the body number of the camera corresponding to the main window. You can use the [Set body number] dialog box of this program to assign a body number to the camera. (p.21)

Menu Bar

You can use the menu bar to select remote shooting operation and camera settings. You can also use the menu bar to change the PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3 settings. (p.15)

Toolbar

The toolbar displays the icons of frequently used functions available in the menus. Click an icon on the toolbar or select an item from a drop-down list on the toolbar to set or operate that function. (p.17)
Virtual Viewfinder Display Area
Focusing area indicator (AF Point)
Focusing area display button Histogram button

Remote release button

Captured image
Viewfinder shooting information
The image captured when shooting with the PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3 is displayed on the virtual viewfinder screen. The remote shutter release button for shooting from PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3 is also displayed in the virtual viewfinder display area. (p.28) The following shooting information can also be displayed.
Focusing area indicator When the focusing area display button is activated, the focusing area indicator appears gray. In addition, when the AF point switching dial on the camera is set to j, you can use the mouse to specify the autofocus area of the image. The focusing AF point is displayed red when an image is focused. When the histogram button is activated, a histogram of the image just previewed in the viewfinder display area is displayed. This displays the same shooting information visible in the viewfinder on the connected camera. This shows or hides the Checked images pane.

Histogram

Viewfinder shooting information Checked Images
The virtual viewfinder screen can be detached from the main window. (Select [Separate screen display] from the [View] menu.) (p.15)
To dock the floating virtual viewfinder screen to the main window, click in the upper right corner of the virtual viewfinder screen.

Status Bar

This displays the model name of the connected camera and the name of the attached lens.
This executes functions or sets various settings of PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3. For Macintosh, the Menu bar appears at the top of the desktop.
[File] menu Single shot mode Buffer select mode Takes one picture at a time with the PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3 and saves it to a specified location. (p.26) Takes multiple pictures at a time with the PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3 and saves them together or saves only the specified pictures. (p.26) Automatically saves pictures taken with the PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3 to a set location. (p.26) Select [Options] from the [Tools] menu to set the save location. (p.51) Disconnects the camera and closes the main window. Disconnects all cameras connected to the computer and closes the PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3. (p.9)

Displays the help window. Displays the version information of the PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3.

Tool Bar

This section explains the layout and operations of the toolbar of the PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3.
Displaying/Hiding the Toolbar
To display the toolbar, select [Toolbar] from the [View] menu. A check ( is added to the left of [Toolbar] on the [View] menu and the toolbar is displayed on the main window. To hide the toolbar, select [Toolbar] from the [View] menu. The check ( is removed and the toolbar is removed from the main window. )
Meaning of the Toolbar Icons
The following explains the meaning of the toolbar icons, as shown from left to right.
Number Icon (button) 1 Description Use the drop-down list to select the save mode ([Single shot mode], [Buffer select mode], or [Auto save mode]) when shooting with PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3. This is the same as selecting [Single shot mode], [Buffer select mode], or [Auto save mode] from the [File] menu. (p.26) Operates the autofocus function on the camera. This is the same as selecting [AF execution] from the [Camera] menu. Turns the camera AE lock on/off. This is the same as selecting [AE lock] from the [Camera] menu.
Save Mode 2 AF execution 3 AE lock
Number Icon (button) 4 Green Button 5 Synchronous shooting 6 Set-up 7 Custom Setting 8 Options 9 Help Description Operates the same as the green button on the camera in accordance with the camera setting conditions. This is the same as selecting [Green Button] from the [Camera] menu. When activated, this releases the shutter for the camera at the same time as the shutters are released on the main windows of the other cameras. This is the same as selecting [Synchronous shooting] from the [Tools] menu. Displays the [Set-up] dialog box. This is the same as selecting [Set-up] from the [Camera] menu. (p.40) Displays the [Custom Setting] dialog box. This is the same as selecting [Custom Setting] from the [Camera] menu. (p.45) Displays the [Options] dialog box. This is the same as selecting [Options] from the [Tools] menu. (p.51) Displays the help window. This is the same as selecting [PENTAX REMOTE Assistant Help] from the [Help] menu.
Connecting the Camera to the Computer
This section explains how to connect your camera to your computer.

Connecting the Camera

To use the PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3, connect your camera to your computer using the USB cable supplied with the camera. You can connect the camera to the computer before starting up or while operating the PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3. The program recognizes the camera, enabling you to use the program functions. You cannot use the functions of the PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3 when a camera is not connected to the computer. PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3 can recognize and operate multiple cameras at the same time. When multiple cameras are connected to the computer, one main window is displayed for each connected camera.

Auto Power Off does not work when the camera is connected to the computer. It is recommended to power the camera with the AC adapter when using the PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3 with the camera connected to the computer for a long period of time.

Connecting One Camera

Connect the USB cable supplied with the camera to the USB port on the computer and the USB/Video terminal on the camera.
Connecting Multiple Cameras
If the computer has multiple USB ports, connect each camera to a USB port on the computer. If the computer has only one USB port, use a USB hub to connect the cameras to the computer.
Depending on the type of USB hub you are using, the cameras may not connect to the computer properly. The PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3 guarantees operation for up to four simultaneously connected cameras. If you connect additional cameras to the computer, the PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3 may not recognize or operate the cameras correctly.
Selecting the Camera for Operations
If multiple cameras are connected to the computer, you can use the [Switch body] submenu of the [View] menu to select the camera you want to operate and set.
You can use the [Set body number] dialog box to set and check the body number for each camera. (p.21) The body number set to each camera is also displayed on the LCD panel of the individual camera.
[Set Body Number] Dialog Box
You can use the [Set body number] dialog box to change the body number of each camera and the order in which the body numbers are displayed on the [Switch body] submenu of the [View] menu. To display the [Set body number] dialog box, select [Set body number] from the [Tools] menu.
The body numbers of the currently connected cameras are displayed in the list box in the same order as shown on the [Switch body] submenu of the [View] menu. (Cameras that have an assigned body number but are not connected are displayed as [-----].) The camera with body number [#01] is designated as the master. When you select a camera from the list, the model name and attached lens name for that camera are displayed in the area below the list box.
Confirming the Selected Camera
When you select a camera from the list and click [Confirm], the self-timer lamp of the selected camera lights. You can confirm the body number and camera response.
Sorting the [Switch Body] List
Select a camera from the list and click [Move Up] or [Move Down]. The body number of the camera changes according to position of the camera in the list. Click [OK] to save the changes and apply the changes to the [Switch body] submenu of the [View] menu.

Save Modes

There are three modes for saving pictures taken with PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3 to the computer.

Single Shot Mode

In this mode, one picture is taken at a time and saved to a specified location. When you take pictures in this mode, each captured image is displayed on the virtual viewfinder screen along with the [Save As] dialog box.
The [Save As] dialog box displays the destination folder and file name set with the [Options] dialog box. You can also change the destination folder and file name before saving the image. (p.51)
Clicking [Cancel] or closes the [Save As] dialog box and deletes the image without saving it. Turning off the camera while the [Save As] dialog box is displayed deletes the image without saving it.

Buffer Select Mode

In this mode, you can take multiple pictures at a time and save them together or save only the specified pictures. When you take pictures in this mode, the [Camera buffer] window is displayed. For each picture taken, an image of the picture is added to the [Camera buffer] window.
You can resize the [Camera buffer] window by dragging the sides or corners of the window.
In buffer select mode, the captured images are temporarily stored to the buffer memory of the camera. Even if the images are stored to the computer, they are not deleted from the buffer memory of the camera. Once the buffer memory of the camera becomes full, you cannot take any more pictures. Be sure to delete images saved to the computer or unneeded images from the buffer memory accordingly. If you change the save mode (to single shot mode or auto save mode) while thumbnails are displayed on the [Camera buffer] window, the message [The camera buffer memory will be cleared. OK?] is displayed. Clicking [OK] deletes the images displayed on the [Camera buffer] window and the images in the buffer memory of the camera. Turning the camera off also deletes the images displayed on the [Camera buffer] window and the images in the buffer memory of the camera.
A checkbox is displayed in the upper right corner of each thumbnail on the [Camera buffer] window. You can select an image by clicking the checkbox and adding a check ( ), and then use the toolbar on the [Camera buffer] window to perform the operations below.

Saturation

Hue Contrast
Fine Sharpness When the u is connected, click the to switch to (Fine Sharpness). Sharpness
You can change this setting. The available number of levels differs depending on the connected camera. You can change this setting when the u is connected and [Image Tone] is set to [Monochrome]. You can change this setting when the u is connected and [Image Tone] is set to [Monochrome]. You can change the file format, the number of recorded pixels, and the JPEG quality. You cannot change this setting using the PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3. You cannot change this setting using the PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3. You cannot change this setting using the PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3. You cannot change this setting using the PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3.
Toning Filter Effect Image Save Mode Shake Reduction Autofocus Mode AF Point (focusing area) Lens focal length
Depending on the models or conditions of the cameras to which the settings are to be copied, some shooting conditions may not be able to be copied when [Synchronize] is clicked. For more information, see the Operating Manual of the camera.
Expanded Shooting - Interval/Timer Shooting
This section explains the settings of and how to take pictures with interval/ timer shooting.

Interval/Timer Shooting

You can use interval shooting to take multiple pictures at a specified time interval, and you can use timer shooting to start shooting at a specified time. Click [Start] to take pictures with the interval/timer shooting settings. To cancel this operation, click [Cancel] or click in the upper right corner of the dialog box.
If any frames cannot be captured during interval shooting because the subject was out of focus in AF-S mode, or due to another reason, these are indicated in [Number of failed frame(s)] when interval shooting is finished.
Displaying the [Interval/Timer shooting] Dialog Box
To display the [Interval/Timer shooting] dialog box, select [Expanded shooting] [Interval/Timer shooting] from the [Tools] menu.

Time Delay

Sets the time (timer) until shooting starts after [Start] is clicked. You can set this from 0 seconds to 12 hours, 0 minutes, and 0 seconds.

Interval

Sets the time interval between shots when [Number of shots] is set to [2] or more (Interval shooting). You can set this from 0 seconds to 24 hours, 0 minutes, and 0 seconds.
If the interval time is set to a very short time or is set shorter than the exposure time, the actual shooting interval may be longer than the set interval time.

Number of Shots

Sets the number of pictures to be taken. When this is set to [1], the [Interval] setting is disabled and timer shooting can only be performed. You can set this from [1] to [99].

[Set-up]/[Date Adjust] Dialog Box
This section explains the settings on the [Set-up] and [Date Adjust] dialog box.

[Set-up] Dialog Box

You can use this window to change the Beep, World Time, Guide display, Brightness Level, Video Output, Folder Name, Dust Removal, and File Name settings available on the [Set-up] menu of the camera. Click [OK] to apply the settings to the camera. To cancel this operation, click [Cancel] or click of the dialog box.
in the upper right corner
Displaying the [Set-up] Dialog Box
To display the [Set-up] dialog box, select [Set-up] from the [Camera] menu.

Set-up Settings

The [Set-up] dialog box displays the current settings of the camera. Click [OK] to apply the changed settings to the camera.
Beep Sets whether to turn the operation sounds on or off. To make individual settings, add a check next to the item for which operation sounds are to be used. Select the radio button for the desired world time location (X (Destination) or W (Hometown)). To set daylight saving time, add a check next to [DST]. Select the time to display the guide from the drop-down list. Adjusts the brightness of the LCD monitor on the camera. Select the radio button for the video output format to activate. On the u, the appropriate setting is selected automatically according to the [World Time] setting. Sets the method for assigning folder names on the camera. Select the radio button for the desired folder name. Click [Start immediately] to immediately start Dust Removal. Add a check next to [Start-up action] to perform Dust Removal each time the camera is turned on. Specify the first 4 characters of the file name for a picture taken in sRGB mode (available only when the u is connected). Select each character from the drop-down list.

World Time

Guide display Brightness Level Video Output

Folder Name

Dust Removal

File Name

For more information, see the Operating Manual of the camera.

[Date Adjust] Dialog Box

Sets the date on the camera. To display the [Date Adjust] dialog box, select [Date Adjust] from the [Camera] menu.
Set the date style, date, and time, and then click [OK] to apply the settings to the camera. To cancel this operation, click [Cancel] or click in the upper right corner of the dialog box.

[USER Mode Settings] Dialog Box
This section explains the settings on the [USER mode settings] dialog box.
You can use this dialog box to change the USER mode settings of the camera as necessary. You can also save the settings to the computer and load settings from a saved file. Click [OK] to apply the settings to the camera. To cancel this operation, click [Cancel] or click of the dialog box.
Displaying the [USER Mode Settings] Dialog Box
To display the [USER mode settings] dialog box, select [USER mode settings] from the [Camera] menu.

USER Mode Settings

The following items can be set in the [USER Mode Settings] dialog box.
USER mode settings Exposure Mode Drive Mode Flash Mode Flash Compensation EV Compensation Exposure Bracket Extended Bracket ISO Sensitivity White Balance White Balance Correction
Auto Sensitivity Color Space Adjustment Range and Expand Dynamic Range File Format Saturation Recorded Pixels Sharpness

JPEG Quality Contrast

Image Tone
For more information, see the Operating Manual of the camera. When the mode dial of the camera is set to A, any settings changed with the [USER mode settings] dialog box are also applied to the [Shooting Conditions] dialog box. When the u is connected, the [Saturation], [Contrast], [Sharpness], and [Hue] settings of the Extended Bracket setting can be set to one of four levels. [Expand Dynamic Range] and [Color Space] are deactivated when the q is connected. [Image Tone], [Saturation], [Sharpness], and [Contrast] are deactivated when the u is connected.
Saving the Settings to the Computer
Click [Save As] to display the [Save As] dialog box. You can use this dialog box to save the current settings on the [USER mode settings] dialog box to the computer.
Loading a USER Mode Settings File
Click [Open.] to display the [Open] dialog box. Select a USER mode settings file saved on the computer and click [Open.] to apply the saved settings to the [USER mode settings] dialog box.
[Custom Setting] Dialog Box
This section explains the settings on the [Custom Setting] dialog box.
You can use this dialog box to check the settings on the [Custom Setting] menu of the camera and change them as necessary. You can also save the settings to the computer and load settings from a saved file.
Displaying the [Custom Setting] Dialog Box
To display the [Custom Setting] dialog box, select [Custom Setting] from the [Camera] menu.

Custom Settings

The [Custom Setting] dialog box displays the current settings of the camera. Click [OK] to apply the changed settings to the camera. The [Custom Setting] dialog box settings are divided into five tabs labeled [Page 1], [Page 2], [Page 3], [Page 4], and [Page 5].

Page 1 Program line, EV Steps, Sensitivity Steps, ISO warning*, Expand sensitivity**, Meter operating time, AE-L with AF locked, Link AF Point and AE, One-Push Bracketing** Auto Bracketing order, Auto EV Compensation, WB when using flash, Fine tune when AWB*, WB Light Source Fine-Tune**, AF Button Function, AF by Press Halfway, Superimpose AF area, AF in remote control Slow Shutter Speed NR, High-ISO Noise Reduction**, Color space, Color Temperature steps, e-dial in Program, e-dial in K mode, e-dial in b mode, e-dial in c mode, e-dial in L & a** e-dial in p & M**, Green Button in L & a, One-touch RAW+JPEG*, Illuminate LCD panel, Release when charging, Flash in wireless mode, Preview Method, Recordable Image No.*, Display Sensitivity** Initial zoom display*, Auto Image Rotation, Saving rotation info, Catch-in focus**, Using aperture ring

Page 2

Page 3

Page 4

Page 5
Items with a single asterisk (*) are disabled when the u is connected. Items with a double asterisk (**) are available only when the u is connected. For more information, see the Operating Manual of the camera. The setting options for each setting item may vary depending on the connected PENTAX camera model.
Changing the Custom Settings
To change a setting, select the setting from the drop-down menu next to that item. If a setting on the drop-down menu is grayed out and cannot be changed, add a check next to [Setting] to enable the Custom Setting. Click [OK] to apply the settings to the camera. To cancel this operation, click [Cancel] or click of the window.
Saving the Custom Settings to the Computer
Click [Save As] to display the [Save As] dialog box. You can use this dialog box to save the current settings on the [Custom Setting] dialog box to the computer.
Loading a Custom Settings File
Click [Open.] to display the [Open] dialog box. Select a Custom Setting set file saved on the computer and click [Open.] to apply the saved settings to the [Custom Setting] dialog box.
Resetting the Custom Settings
To return the custom settings to the default settings, click [Reset].
All settings on the [A Custom Setting] menu of the camera are returned to their default settings.
[Measure Manual White Balance] Dialog Box
This section explains the settings on the [Measure manual white balance] dialog box.

The Measure manual white balance function sets the color standard by measuring the white color at a desired location according to the lighting conditions for shooting. You can use the [Measure manual white balance] dialog box to measure the manual white balance on the computer. To close the [Measure manual white balance] dialog box, click [Close] or click in the upper right corner of the dialog box.
Displaying the [Measure Manual White Balance] Dialog Box
To display the [Measure manual white balance] dialog box, select [Measure manual white balance] from the [Camera] menu.

Shutter Release

Under the light to adjust the white balance, fully display a white sheet of paper in the viewfinder or select a white area as the subject. Click [Shutter release] to display the viewfinder image in the [Measure manual white balance] dialog box.

[Change Area]

Click [Change area] to set the measurement area to full measurement or spot measurement. When spot measurement is selected, specify the measurement area by dragging with the mouse or specifying with the cursor keys.

[Measure]

After determining the measurement area, click [Measure] to measure the white balance. If [Manual white balance was measured successfully.] is displayed, the white balance setting is applied to the camera.
If the manual white balance setting fails, [Failed to measure manual white balance.] is displayed, change the measurement area or subject and try measuring the white balance again.

[Options] Dialog Box

This section explains the settings on the [Options] dialog box.
You can use the [Options] dialog box to set the image file save settings in auto save mode and the function setting for the remote shutter release button on the main window.
Displaying the [Options] Dialog Box
To display the [Options] dialog box, select [Options] from the [Tools] menu.

Auto-Save Setting

Sets the settings for the image file destination and file naming conventions in auto save mode.

Setting the Destination

Click [Browse] to display the directory tree of the computer, and then select the destination folder. You can also create a new folder.
Setting the File Naming Conventions
In auto save mode, captured images are saved using the sequential number file name based on the settings below.
Base file name Sets the character string that is used as the base of the file name. Enter a character string. Sets the number of digits in the file name.

Number of digits

Add body No. to file name Add a check next to this item to add a two-digit body number to the beginning of the file name. Use subfolder(s) Add a check next to this item to save images by the camera, by creating subfolders labeled with the camera body number in the destination folder.
The current setting is displayed in [Sample:] below.
The file name format is as follows. 01_ABCD0001.JPG
01_ Body number ABCD Base file name 0001 Sequential number.JPG Extension
Remote Release Button Function
Sets the function of the remote shutter release button on the main window (and [Shutter release] on the [Camera] menu). (p.16)
AF with Remote Release Add a check next to this item to take pictures with autofocus when you click the remote shutter release button (or select [Shutter release] from the [Camera] menu). Add a check next to this item to start taking pictures when you click the remote shutter release button once (or select [Shutter release] from the [Camera] menu). Click (or select [Shutter release]) again to stop taking pictures. During Bulb/Continuous shooting, with a single click of the mouse, you can continue taking pictures as if you are continuously pressing the shutter release button fully.
Release-Lock when Bulb/Continuous shooting

Display Messages

This section explains the messages that are displayed during operation of the PENTAX REMOTE Assistant.
Display Message The same body number already exists. A temporary number will be set and the body number dialog box will be displayed. Unable to focus. The picture was not taken. Description This is displayed when a camera has a body number that already exists at start-up or when connected to the computer. Click [OK] to display the [Set body number] dialog box and change the body number. This is displayed when the autofocus mode on the camera is set to AF.S and the camera is unable to focus and the shutter cannot be released. Select [AF execution] to enable the camera to focus on the subject or manually focus on the subject, and then activate the remote shutter release again. This is displayed during continuous shooting or interval shooting when the shutter cannot be released because the built-in flash is still charging. Set [Release when charging] to [On] on the [Custom Setting] window, or provide ample time for the flash to charge. This is displayed when the shutter cannot be released due to a reason other than the camera is unable to focus or the flash is not fully charged. Check the settings on the camera and the PENTAX REMOTE Assistant. This is displayed when a connected camera loses its connection. Check the USB cable and camera power. This is displayed in Buffer select mode when you try to select a different save mode with images remaining in the buffer memory of the camera. Click [OK] to clear the buffer memory of the camera and delete the images. This is displayed in Buffer select mode when you try to delete the selected images. Click [OK] to clear the buffer memory of the camera and delete the images. This is displayed when the manual white balance is measured successfully.

The built-in flash is not fully charged. The shutter cannot be released.
The shutter cannot be released.
Camera #XX was disconnected. The camera buffer memory will be cleared. OK?
The specified camera buffer image will be cleared. OK? Manual white balance was measured successfully.
Display Message Failed to measure manual white balance. Description This is displayed when measurement of the manual white balance fails. Click [OK] and try measuring the manual white balance again. This is displayed when you select [Disconnect] or try to close the main window. To disconnect the camera, click [OK].
Camera #XX will be disconnected. OK?
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Operating manual

Thank you for buying a Pentax Digital Camera. This is the manual for PENTAX PHOTO Browser and PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory, software for your Windows PC or Macintosh for enjoying images created with your camera. Please read the separate camera operating manual and this manual before using your camera, PENTAX PHOTO Browser, or PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory, in order to get the most out of all the features and functions. Keep the camera operating manual and this manual safe, as they can be valuable tools in clarifying and helping you to understand all the cameras capabilities. Regarding trademarks CompactFlash and CF are trademarks of SanDisk Corporation. Adobe Acrobat Reader is a trademark of Adobe Systems, Inc. PENTAX is a trademark of PENTAX Corporation. PENTAX PHOTO Browser and PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory. PENTAX REMOTE Assistant are trademarks of PENTAX Corporation. All other brands or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Provided software The provided CD-ROM (S-SW10) contains the following software: PENTAX PHOTO Browser PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory Adobe Acrobat Reader Manual (PDF file) Symbols used in this manual have the following meanings:
Gives page numbers explaining related operations. Gives information that is useful to know. Gives cautions and notes about the operation.
The screen pictures shown in this manual may differ depending on the type of computer used.

Contents

Your Digital Camera: From Image Capture to Photo Prints.. 2 What the PENTAX PHOTO Browser can do.. 4

System Requirements...5

Installing the PENTAX PHOTO Browser.. 6
When using Windows...6 When using Macintosh....8
Saving images on your computer.. 9
Saving images by connecting your camera and PC (using Windows)..9 Saving images by connecting your camera and Macintosh (using a Macintosh)....13 Other methods for saving images...15
PENTAX PHOTO Browser.. 16
Opening the PENTAX PHOTO Browser..16 About the PENTAX PHOTO Browser window..17 Viewing Images...22 Main image window...24 Saving a List of Image Data..33 Changing the PENTAX PHOTO Browser settings..34 Managing image files and folders...36
PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory.. 44
Opening the PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory..44 Closing the PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory...45 About the PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory window..46 Viewing Images...49 Setting RAW image data processing conditions.51 Saving image files....55 Changing the PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory settings..56

Glossary... 57

Your Digital Camera: From Image Capture to Photo Prints
Here are some ways to use the images captured with your digital camera.
Is your computer. equipped with a standard USB interface? using WindowsMe/2000/XP as your OS? Or Mac OS 9/X?

Use your monitor

Connect your camera to a TV with an AV cable to enjoy your pictures on the screen.
Connect your camera and computer with a USB cable, and copy the entire folder of camera images to your computer.
P.9 Digital Camera w Operating Manual (p.130)
Is your computer. using Windows 95/98/NT, Mac OS 8.6, or an earlier OS?

Use your photo shop

Have prints made from your card images at a photo shop. Transfer your images using a built-in card slot + PC card adaptor or a card reader.
Set DPOF settings on your camera, and get prints from your photo shop. Camera Operating Manual Select the images for prints.

Use your image data

Use your e-mail software to attach images to e-mails, or use them on your homepage. See the operating manual of your e-mail software for details on how to make attachments to emails. See the operating manual of the software you are using for details on how to use images on your homepage.
PENTAX PHOTO Browser PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory
View Image RAW Image data processing Save processed images

Use your printer

Use commercially available image software to print images from your computer to your printer. Some printers can print directly from cards. For details, see the operating manual of the software or printer you are using.
Use optional image editing software to: Manipulate images Print images
Images sent to the computer can be saved onto a CD-R or other media.
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What the PENTAX PHOTO Browser can do
PENTAX PHOTO Browser is software for viewing and managing images taken on your digital camera and saved on your computer. When you select a folder containing saved images, PENTAX PHOTO Browser compatible images in the folder automatically appear as thumbnails.You can select a thumbnail image to view an image. (Files with extensions [.PEF (RAW)], [.TIF (TIFF)], and [.JPG (JPEG)] are supported) PENTAX PHOTO Browser also does the following tasks: Save image files under a new name, change file names, copy, cut, delete and paste. Create new folder, change folder name, copy, cut, delete and paste. Save Image Data List Check Image Data View RAW image data easily. You can also start RAW image data editing software PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory and camera control software PENTAX REMOTE Assistant from within PENTAX PHOTO Browser. PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory Performs color separation processing and other processing on CCD RAW image data recorded in PENTAX digital camera dedicated format, enabling them to appear on commercially available image viewing and editing software. PENTAX REMOTE Assistant This software has an additional function that controls the camera from a computer. To use PENTAX REMOTE Assistant, you will need to purchase and install PENTAX REMOTE Assistant separately. (Available soon) PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory and PENTAX REMOTE Assistant can also be run as standalone applications.

System Requirements

We recommend the following system requirements to install and use PENTAX PHOTO Browser.

For Windows

OS: Windows Me / 2000 Windows XP Home Edition / Professional CPU: Pentium III or later recommend Memory: 256MB or more Monitor: in 24 bit full color (approx. 16.77 million colors) Free Disk Space: 70MB or more USB port must be standard equipment.
In Windows 95/98/NT, you cannot conduct file transfers via a USB cable or use PENTAX REMOTE Assistant. We recommend using the AC adapter D-AC10 when the camera is connected to the PC. If the batteries become depleted during image transfer, image data, the CF card or the micro drive may be damaged.

For Macintosh

OS: Mac OS 9.0 or high (CarbonLib 1.5 or later) Mac OS X 10.1.3 or later CPU: Power PC G3 or later Memory: 256MB or more Monitor: in 24 bit full color (approx. 16.77 million colors) Free Disk Space: 70MB or more USB port must be standard equipment.
We recommend using an AC adapter D-AC10 when the camera is connected to the PC. If the batteries become depleted during image transfer, image data, the CF card or the micro drive may be damaged. In Mac OS 8.6, you cannot conduct file transfers via a USB cable or use PENTAX REMOTE Assistant.
Installing the PENTAX PHOTO Browser
Here is the procedure for installing PENTAX PHOTO Browser. PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory is automatically installed when PENTAX PHOTO Browser is installed. Login as the administrator before installing on Windows 2000 / XP or Mac OS X.

When using Windows

Turn on your PC.
Close any other software that is open.
Place the provided CD-ROM (SSW10) into the CD-ROM drive on your PC.
Select your applicable language and click [OK] when the language setting screen is appeared.
Some operating environments select the language automatically. If so, the installer in 3 will start. Continue with the installation.
The installer starts. Click [Next].
Confirm that the folder name to install. Click [Next].
Confirm that the group name to register in the start menu. Click [Next].
Confirm file copy. Click [Next].

Start copping the file.

The completion message appears after installing the software is finished. Click [Finish] to quit the installation program.

When using Macintosh

Turn on your Macintosh.
Place the provided CD-ROM (S-SW10) into the CD-ROM drive on your Macintosh. Double-click the [CD-ROM (SSW10)] icon.
The contents of the CD-ROM are displayed.
Double-click your applicable language.
Double-click the [PENTAX Installer] icon. The selected language installer starts.
When [Installation was successful.] appears. Click [Quit].
Saving images on your computer
Here is the procedure for saving images captured with your digital camera onto your computer. This section describes the method for saving images by connecting your camera and PC with the USB cable, as well as other methods.

Tool menu

Save Image Data List This saves additional information for all PENTAX PHOTO Browser compatible image files in the currently open folder into one CSV format file. P.33 This starts PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory. The applicable image files are specified within the PENTAX PHOTO Browser window. P.44 This starts PENTAX REMOTE Assistant. (Available soon) This sets various settings for PENTAX PHOTO Browser. P.34
PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory PENTAX REMOTE Assistant Options

Help menu

PENTAX PHOTO Browser The PDF manual appears. Help About PENTAX PHOTO The version, trademark, etc. for PENTAX PHOTO Browser Browser appear.

Toolbar

Frequently used functions are provided as toolbar buttons. You can run these functions easily from the toolbar.

Number 1 2

Icon (button) Back Forward
Content Opens the folder which was open immediately prior. Opens the folder which was open before using the Back button. Moves to the higher folder.
3 Up 4 Undo 5 Cut 6 Copy 7 Paste 8 Delete 9 View Image
This cancels the immediately previous operation on a file or folder, and returns to the status before performing the operation. This copies the selected file or folder, and deletes the original file or folder. P.36 Copies the selected file or folder. P.36
This copies the cut or copied file or folder into the currently open folder. P.36 This deletes the selected file or folder. P.39
The selected image file appears in the main image view window. P.22

Number 10

Icon (button) Thumbnail (Smallest)
Content The smallest size thumbnail appears in the thumbnail pane. P.22 A small size thumbnail appears in the thumbnail pane. P.22 A medium size thumbnail appears in the thumbnail pane. P.22 Displays a large size thumbnail in the thumbnail pane. P.22 The PENTAX PHOTO Browser window size, preview pane, thumbnail pane, and thumbnail size appear at the optimum size for current image resolution settings. P.23 This starts PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory. The applicable image files are specified within the PENTAX PHOTO Browser window. P.44
11 Thumbnail (Small) 12 Thumbnail (Medium) 13 Thumbnail (Large) 14 Optimum Size 15 PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 16
This starts PENTAX REMOTE Assistant when PENTAX REMOTE Assistant is installed (sold PENTAX REMOTE separately). Assistant This sets various settings for PENTAX PHOTO Browser. P.34 Options

Viewing Images

Display the images saved on your computer.
In the PENTAX PHOTO Browser window tree view, select the folder containing the image file to view.
Images in the selected folder appear as thumbnails in the thumbnail pane.
You can change the size of the thumbnail image. In the View menu, select [Thumbnail (Smallest)], [Thumbnail (Small)], [Thumbnail (Medium)], or [Thumbnail (Large)]. Or click the button for , , , or on the toolbar.

Methods for viewing an image
In the thumbnail pane, select the image file to view, and then select [Open Image File] in the File menu. Select the image file to view, then click thumbnail pane. on the toolbar in the
Double-click the image file to view in the thumbnail pane. The main image window will open and the image will appear.

Main image window

Menu bar Toolbar

Image View Area

Menu bar This executes functions or sets various settings of the main image window.
File menu Save as When RAW image file is viewed with automatic life size RAW data development, only the image being viewed is saved in Exif-TIFF or Exif-JPEG format. (Cannot be saved when 1:2, 1:4 or Simple display has been selected in the PENTAX PHOTO Browser settings.) P.34 Image file data appears. P.32 Closes the main image window.

Properties Close

View menu Image data Maintain window size Enlarge Reduce Life size Optimum Size Rotate Clockwise 90 Rotate Counterclockwise 90
Shows/hides the image data pane. P.31 Interlocks the view magnification of the image size appearing in the image view area with the main image window size. P.29 Doubles the image view magnification of the image appearing in the image view area. The maximum view magnification is pixels 4. P.29 Halves the image view magnification of the image appearing in the image view area. The minimum view magnification is pixels 1/16. P.29 Sets the image view magnification of the image appearing in the image view area to life size. P.29 Sets the magnification to the maximum size which will allow the entire image to appear in the image view area. P.29 Rotates the image appearing in the image view area 90 degrees to the right (clockwise). P.28 Rotates the image appearing in the image view area 90 degrees to the left (counterclockwise). P.28
Help menu PENTAX PHOTO Browser The PDF manual appears. Help About PENTAX PHOTO The version, trademark, etc. for PENTAX PHOTO Browser Browser appear.

Toolbar

Number 1

Icon (button) Save as

Content
When RAW image file is viewed with automatic life size RAW data development, only the image being viewed is saved in Exif-TIFF or Exif-JPEG format. (Cannot be saved when 1:2, 1:4 or Simple display has been selected in the PENTAX PHOTO Browser settings.) P.34 Image file data appears. P.32 Interlocks the view magnification of the image size appearing in the image view area with the main image window size. P.29

Properties

Maintain window size
Doubles the image view magnification of the image appearing in the image view area. Enlarge The maximum view magnification is pixels 4 times. P.29 Halves the image view magnification of the image appearing in the image view area. Reduce The minimum view magnification is pixels 1/16 times. P.29 Sets the image view magnification of the image appearing in the image view area to life size. Life size P.29 Sets the magnification to the maximum size which will allow the entire image to appear in the Optimum Size image view area. P.29 The current view magnification appears. You can also set the view magnification by View selecting it from a list, or by directly inputting the Magnification magnification. P.29 Rotates the image appearing in the image view area 90 degrees to the right (clockwise). P.28 Rotate Clockwise 90 Rotates the image appearing in the image view area 90 degrees to the left (counterclockwise). Rotate P.28 Counterclockwise 90

Image View Area

The image selected in the thumbnail pane of the PENTAX PHOTO Browser appears.
The image information appears for the image appearing in the image view area.
RAW image file Simple Display
PENTAX PHOTO Browser allows you to select between [Simple Display] and [Auto RAW display] when displaying RAW image files in the main image window. P.35 Images can be viewed quickly with Simple Display. Auto RAW display takes time, but life size images can be saved in ExifTIFF or Exif-JPEG. To save images, select [Save as] in the file menu of the main image window; or click the Toolbar and specify [Save_in], [Save as type], and [File type], then press [Save].

Rotating the Image View

The image in the image view area appears rotated 90, 180, and 270 to the right (clockwise). Also the image in the image view area appears rotated 90, 180, and 270 to the left (counter-clockwise).
Select [Rotate Clockwise 90] or [Rotate Counterclockwise 90] from the View menu in the main image window. Or, click the , button in the toolbar.
The image appears rotated.
Changing view magnification
You can change the image view magnification of the image appearing in the image view area.
Select [Maintain Window Size], [Enlarge], [Reduce], [Life Size] or [Optimum Size] from the View menu in the main image window. Or, click the , , , or button in the toolbar.

The image view magnification is changed.

Enlarged View

Reduced View
You can also enlarge or reduce the view by directly inputting the numerical value of the magnification in the View Magnification box on the toolbar.

Hiding the image data

You can set whether to show or hide the image data in the main image pane.
Select [Image Data] from the View menu in the main image window to uncheck it.
The image data is hidden.
To display the image data pane, select Image Data from the View menu in the main image window to put check mark ( )
Displaying image properties
You can display file data for the image file appearing in the main image window.
Select [Properties] from the File menu in the main image window.
The [Properties] window appear.
This content is identical to the content displayed when you select a thumbnail image in the thumbnail pane within PENTAX PHOTO Browser, and select [Properties] from the File menu. P.42
Confirm the content and input information as needed. Click [OK].
The properties window is closed.
Saving a List of Image Data
This saves all additional information for all PENTAX PHOTO Browser compatible image files in the currently open folder, into one CSV format file.
Select [Save Image Data List] from the tool menu in the PENTAX PHOTO Browser window.
The [Save Image Data List] dialog box appears.
Specify the file name and saving location, and click [Save].
The image data is saved in CSV format.
When a thumbnail image is selected, only information for the selected image is saved.
Changing the PENTAX PHOTO Browser settings
Here, you can set the PENTAX PHOTO Browser initial settings, such as the initial image view size, viewing thumbnail captions, and RAW file view format.
Select [Options] from the tool menu in the PENTAX PHOTO Browser window. Or, click the button on the toolbar.
The [Options] dialog box appears.

Item Folder at start

Explanation From the following, select the folder to open when starting the program. Last folder used: This opens the folder that was open when PENTAX PHOTO Browser was last closed. Desktop: This opens the desktop. Set Folder: Click the [Browse] button and specify a folder. Browser window size at From the following, select the window size when start starting the program. Last size used: This starts the program with the window size when PENTAX PHOTO Browser was last closed. Full size: This starts the program with the window size maximized. Set size: This specifies the width and height of the window size used when starting the program. Main image window size From the following, select the main image window size. Last size specified: This uses the view size last used for the main image window. Full size: This starts the program with the main image window size maximized. Set size: This specifies the width and height of the main image window size. Default: The main image window view uses the default size. Thumbnail caption order This sets the thumbnail caption view order by [Date] or by [Time]. Main RAW file image This sets whether to use [Simple display] or [Auto RAW display] when viewing RAW image data in the main image window.When selecting [Auto RAW display], also specify the processing ratio. Size Select the processing ratio for Auto RAW display from [Life Size], [1:2], or [1:4]. When emphasizing image quality, select [Life Size]. When emphasizing speed, select [1:4].

After making your selections, click [OK].
The options are set and the Options dialog box is closed.
Managing image files and folders
Moving / Copying image files
In the PENTAX PHOTO Browser window thumbnail pane, select the thumbnail image to move or copy. Select [Cut] or [Copy] from the [Edit(E)] menu. Or, click the and buttons on the toolbar.
Specify the destination folder for moving or copying in the tree view.
Select [Paste] from the [Edit(E)] menu. Or, on the toolbar, click the button.
The image file is moved or copied to the specified folder.
You can also move an image by dragging and dropping a thumbnail image to the destination folder. To copy, hold down the Ctrl key while you drag and drop the file. The same operation can also move or copy a folder.In the tree view, specify the folder to move or copy.The specified folder is moved or copied into the destination folder.
Deleting image files / folders
In the PENTAX PHOTO Browser window thumbnail pane, select the thumbnail image to delete. Or, select the folder to delete in the tree view. Select [Delete Image File] or [Delete Folder] from the File menu. Or, on the toolbar, click the button.
A delete confirmation screen appears.

Click [Yes].

The image file or folder is deleted.
Changing image file / folder names
In the PENTAX PHOTO Browser window thumbnail pane, select the thumbnail image to be renamed. Or, select the folder to be renamed in the tree view. Select [Change Image File Name] or [Change Folder Name] from the File menu.
When you select [Change Image File Name], the thumbnail image file name area will be ready for input. When you select [Change Folder Name], the folder name area in the tree view will be ready for input.
Input the file or folder name.
The image file or folder is renamed.

Create a New Folder

In the PENTAX PHOTO Browser window tree view, select the folder where a new folder will be created. Select [Create New Folder] from the File menu.
A New Folder is created under the specified folder. To input a folder name, select the created [New Folder], and then select Folder Name in the (File) menu and input the folder name.
Displaying properties of image files / folders

In the PENTAX PHOTO Browser window thumbnail pane, select the thumbnail image for showing properties. Or, select the folder for showing properties in the tree view. Select [Properties] from the File menu.
The properties window appears.
Confirm the content, and input information as needed. Click [OK].

PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory

PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory is software for color separation processing and other processing of CCD RAW image data recorded in a PENTAX digital camera dedicated format. After this processing, the images can be viewed on commercially available image viewing and editing software. This section describes opening and closing PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory, viewing the PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory window and explains its functions.
Opening the PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory
Select the [Start Menu] in the desktop screen.
Select [PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory] from the [PENTAX Digital Camera Utility] in the program menu.
PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory is opened, and the PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory window appears.
Double-click the [PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory] in the [PENTAX Digital Camera Utility] on the hard disk.
Double-click the [PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory] program icon.
Closing the PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory
Click the [Close] button in the PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory window.
To open [PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory], you must first install [PENTAX PHOTO Browser] on your computer. See Installing the PENTAX PHOTO Browser on P.6 for the installation procedure. [PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory] can also be started from within [PENTAX PHOTO Browser]. P.19
About the PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory window
This section explains the PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory window layout, names, and functions.

Toolbar Preview

RAW image data processing conditions setting panel
This executes functions or sets various settings of the PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory.

Icon (button) Open

Full Auto Processing
This selects the image file for processing in [PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory]. This cannot be used when [PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory] was started within the [PENTAX PHOTO Browser] window. (Only applies when the software is started as standalone.) P.49 This performs RAW image data processing and saves it with the specified format. The available save formats are JPEG, TIFF, and TIFF16. Select the save format using the appropriate toolbar button. P.55 Performs color separation processing using the processing conditions set in the RAW file. This performs color separation processing using the processing condition settings specified by the user. When you click the [Custom Processing] button, a RAW processing conditions setting panel appears at the bottom of the PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory window. When you click each item (White Balance, Tone Curve / Histogram, Sensitivity / Contrast / Saturation / Sharpness), each setting panel is displayed. Set each item in its setting panel. P.51 This saves the processing conditions set in [Custom Processing] as an adjustment file.

Custom Processing

Save Adjustment

Number 6

Icon (button)
Recalls a saved adjustment file. Recall Adjustment

Save as JPEG

Sets the save format for the processed image file as JPEG format. P.55 Sets the save format for the processed image file as TIFF format. P.55 Sets the save format for the processed image file as TIFF16 format. P.55 Changes PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory settings. P.56 Displays the PDF manual.

Save as TIFF8 bit

Save as TIFF16 bit

Options

When multiple images are read, this will return to the immediately previous image. Click to apply RAW image processing conditions. This applies when the [Refresh] button has been set under Options to refresh the preview. When multiple images are selected, this will proceed to the next image.

Refresh

Forward

Click the window.

button in the PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory
The Open File dialog box appears.
Specify the file name for a RAW image file and click [Open].
A RAW image appears in the PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory window.
Multiple image files can be read if you select multiple images. When doing so, click the and buttons on the toolbar to preview the image you want.
When starting the PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory from the PENTAX PHOTO Browser, use the following methods for viewing image files. Select RAW image files in the PENTAX PHOTO Browser, then start the PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory. (RAW image files can also be selected in the PENTAX Photo Browser after the PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory has been started.) To select multiple image files in the PENTAX PHOTO Browser, press and hold the Ctrl key as you left click on thumbnail images you want to select.
Setting RAW image data processing conditions
Click the [Custom Processing] button in the PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory window.
A RAW processing conditions settings panel appears at the bottom of the PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory window.
Click [White balance], [Tone curve / Histogram], or [Sensitivity / Contrast / Saturation / Sharpness].
The appropriate setting panels appear.
Enter settings in each setting panel.
The settings are reflected in the preview screen.There are two ways to reflect the settings.Use the button to set the method. P.56 Reflect in real time immediately after setting Reflect when clicking the button on the toolbar
When setting the white balance

Select White Balance

Content Select from the following: Camera setting: Apply the white balance setting used on your camera. Override: Use White Balance Setting to select the white balance to apply. Select from [Daylight], [Cloudy], [Shade], [Daylight fluorescent light], [White fluorescent light], [Neutral white fluorescent light], [Tungsten light], or [Flash]. Gray point setting: Sets the gray point. Set the gray point by clicking on the part of the preview image you wish to make gray.
When setting the Tone curve / Histogram

Item Tone curve

Histogram (Luminance) Histogram (R) Histogram (G) Histogram (B) Reset
Content The relationship between the input level and output level is set using a graph (Up to 16 points.) If the graph is left clicked, the line on the graph moves to that spot and the point can be set. The point can be released by right clicking (Windows only). Displays the light distribution when combining RGB. Displays the light distribution for R (Red). Displays the light distribution for G (Green). Displays the light distribution for B (Blue). Deletes the tone curve settings, and returns to a straight line.
*To display the Histogram, press the [Select screen] pull down to switch the display.
When setting the Sensitivity / Contrast / Saturation / Sharpness
Item Sensitivity Contrast Saturation Sharpness
Content Adjusts the sensitivity of development processing. + : The image becomes brighter. - : The image becomes darker. Adjusts the contrast between light and shadow. + : Increases contrast between light and shadow. + : Decreases contrast between light and shadow. Adjusts the strength of the colors after RAW data development. + : The colors become stronger. - : The colors become weaker. Adjusts the sharpness of the edges. + : Image contour is enhanced. - : Image contour is softened.

Saving image files

You can save the image files which have been Full Auto processed or Custom processed. When saving, specify the saving format. You can specify JPEG format, TIFF format, or TIFF16 format.
Set the save format by clicking the [JPEG], [TIFF8 bit], or [TIFF16 bit] button on the toolbar. Click [Save] on the toolbar.
The Save as dialog box appears.

Specify the file name and saving location and click [Save].

The image file is saved.

When PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory is opened from PENTAX PHOTO Browser, the main image window is displayed for confirmation after the image is saved.
Changing the PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory settings
Click [Options] on the toolbar.

Item Color Space

Refresh Preview
Saving method when processing multiple images
Content Select the Color space from [s RGB] or [Adobe RGB]. sRGB is a standard color space value for generic PC monitors. AdobeRGB is a color space that includes colors that can be printed, but not displayed properly on a monitor for computer. [Real time]: Set this to apply processing conditions to the Preview image upon each change made to [Custom Processing] settings. [Refresh button]: Set this to apply processing conditions to the Preview image after all changes are made to [Custom Processing] settings, upon clicking the Refresh button. Select the saving method when processing multiple images, from the following choices: [Save with Original File + extension], [Save with Numbered files] and [Save One at a time].
After setting each item, click [OK].
The options are set, and the dialog box is closed.

Glossary

CSV format This data format lists recording fields, and segregates them with a comma (,). Generally, character strings come as double quotation marks in CSV format. Some software include data input and output functions in CSV format as part of a multipurpose format. Exif-TIFF format Exif stands for Exchangeable Image File Format. This image file format is based on the TIFF image data format, and allows thumbnail images and image properties to be embedded into the data. Software that does not support this format processes the image as a regular TIFF image. Exif-JPEG format Exif stands for Exchangeable Image File Format. This image file format is based on the JPEG image data format, and allows thumbnail images and image properties to be embedded into the data. Software that does not support this format processes the image as a regular JPEG image. CCD RAW data CCD stands for Charge Coupled Device. A semiconductor device that converts optical information into electrical signals. RAW image data is raw data recorded from CCD output. This data can be transferred to a PC, and manipulated into image data with unique settings such as JPEG and TIFF using specialized software. JPEG An image compression format. Select INGPE2_C (S. Fine), INGPE2_D (Fine), or INGPE2_E (Economy) for image quality, and the image is saved in JPEG format. Although the image quality deteriorates a little, more images can be saved in the same space. TIFF A file format for saving image data. The image is not compressed making the file size large, but no deterioration of image quality occurs.