Inserting/Removing the SD Memory Card..44
Recorded Pixels and Quality Level.. 46
Attaching the Lens...48 Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter..50 Turning the Camera On and Off..51 Initial Settings...52
Setting the Display Language.. 52 Setting the Date and Time... 56

Basic Operations

Basic Shooting Operation...60
Holding the Camera... 60 Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Settings.. 61
Using a Zoom Lens...66 Using the Built-in Flash...67
Setting the Flash Mode... 67 Compensating Flash Output.. 72 Allowing Shooting while Charging the Flash.. 73
Playing Back Pictures...74
Playing Back Images... 74 Deleting a Single Image... 75

Shooting Functions

How to Operate the Shooting Functions.78
Direct Keys Setting Items.. 78 Rec. Mode Menu Setting Items... 79 Custom Setting Menu Setting Items.. 81
Selecting the Appropriate Capture Mode..83
Picture Mode... 84 H Mode... 85 Exposure Mode.... 87
Setting the Exposure...88
Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed.. 88 Setting the Sensitivity... 90 Changing the Exposure Mode... 93 Selecting the Metering Method... 104 Adjusting the Exposure... 107

Focusing...112

Using the Autofocus... 112 Setting the AF Mode.. 115 Selecting the Focusing Area (AF Point).. 117 Locking the Focus (Focus Lock).. 119 Adjusting the Focus Manually (Manual Focus).. 121
Checking the Composition, Exposure and Focus Before Shooting (Preview)...124
Assigning the Preview Function to the Green Button.. 124 Displaying the Optical Preview... 126 Displaying the Digital Preview... 127
Using Shake Reduction Function to Prevent Camera Shake...128
Taking Pictures Using the Shake Reduction Function. 128 Shooting with the Self-timer... 131 Shooting with the Remote Control (Optional).. 134
Taking Pictures Continuously...136
Continuous Shooting.. 136 Multi-exposure... 138
Taking Pictures Using Digital Filters..140 Shooting with the Live View..143
Taking Still Pictures... 144 Recording Movies... 148

Using the Flash

Flash Characteristics in Each Exposure Mode.156
Using the Slow-speed Sync... 156 Using the Trailing Curtain Sync.. 158
Distance and Aperture when Using the Built-in Flash.160 Lens Compatibility with the Built-in Flash.161 Using an External Flash (Optional)..162
Using P-TTL Auto Mode... 163 Using High-Speed Flash Sync Mode.. 164 Using Flash in Wireless Mode.. 165 Red-Eye Reduction... 168 Trailing Curtain Sync.. 169 Connecting an External Flash with an Extension Cord.. 169 Multiple Flash Shooting Using Extension Cords.. 170 Contrast-Control-Sync Flash.. 171

Shooting Settings

Setting the File Format...174
Setting the JPEG Recorded Pixels.. 174 Setting the JPEG Quality Level... 175 Setting the File Format... 177

Using the Menus

This section explains operation methods for the [A Rec. Mode], [Q Playback], [R Set-up] and [A Custom Setting] menus. Below, how to set [HDR Capture] in the [A Rec. Mode 2] menu will be explained as an example.
Press the 3 button in Capture mode.
The [A Rec. Mode 1] menu appears on the monitor. If the 3 button is pressed in Playback mode, the [Q Playback 1] menu appears. When the mode dial is set to H (Scene), the [H Scene] menu appears instead.
Press the four-way controller (5).
Each time the four-way controller (5) is pressed, the menu will change in the following sequence: [A Rec. Mode 2], [A Rec. Mode 3], [A Rec. Mode 4], [Q Playback 1] [A Rec. Mode 1]. You can also use the e-dial to switch the menus.
Custom Image JPEG File Format JPEG Recorded Pixels 12M JPEG Quality D-Range Setting Lens Correction

MENU Exit

Use the four-way controller (23) to choose an item.
Cross Processing Digital Filter HDR Capture Multi-exposure AF Mode AE Metering Select AF Point MENU Exit

OFF OFF

Off AF.A
Available settings are displayed. The frame moves to the pop-up menu if there is one.
Use the four-way controller (23) to select a setting.
Cross Processing Digital Filter HDR Capture Multi-exposure AF Mode AE Metering Select AF Point MENU Cancel

Off Standard Strong

The camera returns to the menu screen. Next, set other items. Press the 3 button to exit the menu and the screen that was displayed before selecting the menu appears again.
Even after you press the 3 button and close the menu screen, your settings will not be saved if the camera is turned off improperly (such as by removing the batteries while the camera is on). Refer to the following pages for details on each menu item. [A Rec. Mode] menu 1 p.79 [Q Playback] menu 1 p.201 [R Set-up] menu 1 p.240 [A Custom Setting] menu 1 p.81
This chapter explains your first steps from purchasing the camera to taking pictures. Be sure to read it and follow the instructions.

C Discharge

Auto Flash

b Discharge

Manual Flash
Flash Mode Function Discharges a pre-flash for red-eye reduction before the automatic flash. Discharges the flash manually. A pre-flash for red-eye reduction is discharged before the main flash. Sets to a slow shutter speed depending on the brightness. For example, when using this to shoot a G Slow-speed Sync portrait with the sunset in the background, both the person and the background are captured beautifully.
Auto Flash+Redeye Reduction Manual Flash+

D Red-eye Reduct.

Slow-speed Sync+ Discharges a pre-flash for red-eye reduction before the Red-eye main flash is discharged with Slow-speed Sync. Discharges the flash immediately before closing the shutter curtain. Captures moving objects as if they are leaving a trail behind. (p.158) You can synchronize a dedicated external flash (AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ) without using a sync cord. (p.165)
I Trailing Curtain k Sync r Wireless Mode
The flash modes that can be selected differ depending on the capture mode.
Capture Mode I/=/s/q/\/./H e/K/c b/a Selectable Flash Mode C/b/i/D/r E/F/G/H/I/r E/F/k/r
The [Flash Mode] screen appears. The flash modes that can be selected for the set capture mode appear.
Turn the e-dial to perform the flash exposure compensation. (p.72)
Using Auto Flash Discharge Mode C, i (Automatic Flash Pop-up)
Set the mode dial to I, =, q,. or H.
The flash is deactivated when A (Night Scene), K (Sunset), n (Stage Lighting), U (Candlelight) or E (Museum) is selected in H (Scene) mode. The built-in flash does not pop up when set to l (Night Snap) in H (Scene) mode.
Press the shutter release button halfway.
The built-in flash pops up if necessary and begins charging. When the flash is fully charged, b appears in the viewfinder. (p.30)
Push down on the portion indicated in the illustration to retract the built-in flash.
Switch between C (Auto Flash Discharge) and b (Manual Flash Discharge) by pressing the K/i button while the built-in flash is popped up.
Using Manual Flash Discharge Mode b, D

Press the K/i button.

The built-in flash pops up and begins charging. The b mode is used regardless of the flash mode settings. When the flash is fully charged, b appears in the viewfinder. (p.30)

How to Operate the Shooting Functions
You can change capture-related settings using the direct keys, control panel, [A Rec. Mode] menus or [A Custom Setting] menus.
For details on how to operate the menus, refer to Using the Menus (p.35).
Direct Keys Setting Items
Shooting Functions Key Item Drive Mode Flash Mode White Balance Sensitivity Function Selects Continuous shooting, Selftimer, Remote Control or Exposure Bracketing shooting. Sets the method of flash discharge. Adjusts the color balance to match the type of the light source illuminating the subject. Sets the ISO sensitivity. Page p.136 p.131 p.134 p.109 p.67 p.182 p.90 p.117
Press the four-way controller (2345) or 4 button in Capture mode to set the following items.
Select AF Point Sets the focusing area.
Rec. Mode Menu Setting Items
The following settings can be performed in the [A Rec. Mode 1-4] menus. Press the 3 button in Capture mode to display the [A Rec. Mode 1] menu.
Item Custom Image* File Format*
Function Sets the image finishing tone such as color and contrast before shooting an image. Sets the file format.
Page p.194 p.177 p.174 p.175 p.189 p.190 p.192 p.196 p.140 p.191 p.138 p.115 p.104
JPEG Recorded Sets the recording size of images for JPEG Pixels* shooting. A1 JPEG Quality* D-Range Setting* Sets the image quality for JPEG shooting. Expands the dynamic range and prevents bright and dark areas from occurring.
Corrects distortions and chromatic Lens Correction* aberrations of magnification occurring due to lens properties. Cross Processing* Digital Filter* HDR Capture* A2 Multi-exposure AF Mode* AE Metering* Changes the hues and contrast by performing digital cross processing. Applies a digital filter effect when taking pictures. Enables capturing images at high dynamic range. Sets the Multi-exposure shooting settings. Selects the autofocus mode. Selects the part of the viewfinder to use for measuring brightness and determining exposure.
Select AF Point* Selects the part of the viewfinder to focus on. p.117
Menu Movie Live View A3 Status Screen Instant Review Color Space Item Function Sets the movie settings. Sets the Live View display settings. Sets the Instant Review display settings. Sets the color space to use. Assigns the function to be called up when the | (Green) button is pressed. Sets the settings to save when the power is turned off. Sets the Shake Reduction function. Sets the focal length when using a lens for which focal length information cannot be obtained. Page p.148 p.144 p.249 p.187 p.178 p.179 p.260 p.129 p.130

When shooting with a digital camera, image noise (image roughness or unevenness) becomes noticeable in the following situations. - Shooting with a long exposure - Shooting with a high sensitivity setting - When the temperature of the CMOS sensor is high You can reduce image noise by using Noise Reduction. However, images shot with Noise Reduction will take longer to save. Slow Shutter Speed NR Reduces noise during long exposures. Select [On] or [Off] in [13. Slow Shutter Speed NR] of the [A Custom Setting 2] menu (p.81).
On Off The camera determines the conditions such as the shutter speed, sensitivity, and internal temperature, and automatically reduces noise as necessary. Reduces noise only when the shutter remains open for more than 30 seconds.
* When the exposure time is longer than 30 seconds, the maximum sensitivity is set to ISO 3200 and Noise Reduction is automatically activated.
High-ISO NR Reduces noise at high sensitivity (ISO) settings. Select [Medium], [Low], [High] or [Off] in [14. High-ISO NR] of the [A Custom Setting 2] menu (p.81). You can change the sensitivity from when Noise Reduction is activated in [15. High-ISO NR Start Level] of the [A Custom Setting 3] menu (p.82).
1 ISO ISO ISO ISO 3200 Noise Reduction is activated when the sensitivity is higher than ISO 800. (default setting) Noise Reduction is activated when the sensitivity is higher than ISO 400. Noise Reduction is activated when the sensitivity is higher than ISO 1600. Noise Reduction is activated when the sensitivity is higher than ISO 3200.
* When the sensitivity is set to ISO 6400 or higher, Noise Reduction is automatically activated.
Changing the Exposure Mode
This camera features the following five exposure modes. Use the mode dial to change the exposure mode. (p.83) The settings available for each exposure mode are as follows.
Exposure Mode Description Automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture value to obtain the proper exposure according to Program line when taking pictures. EV Compensation Change Change Change Shutter Aperture Sensi- Page Speed Value tivity

Turn the e-dial while pressing the mc button.
The exposure is adjusted.

mc button

m is displayed in the status screen and viewfinder during compensation.
Compensation value EV compensation is not available when the mode dial is set to a (Manual). The EV compensation is not canceled by turning the camera off or by setting any other capture mode. If [Green Button] is assigned to the | (Green) button in [Green Button] of the [A Rec. Mode 4] menu (p.179), the compensation value is reset to 0.0 when the | button is pressed. EV compensation can also be changed by pressing the mc button once, taking your finger off the button and turning the e-dial. In this case, EV compensation is set when the mc button is pressed again or the exposure metering timer (p.106) elapses.
Changing the Exposure Steps
Set the exposure setting steps in [1. EV Steps] of the [A Custom Setting 1] menu (p.81) to increments of 1/3 EV or 1/2 EV.
1. EV Steps 1 1/3 EV Steps 2 1/2 EV Steps
Exposure compensation steps now set to 1/3 EV
Step Interval 1/3 EV 1/2 EV
Exposure Setting Value 0.3, 0.7, 1.0, 1.3, 1.7, 2.0, 2.3, 2.7, 3.0 0.5, 1.0, 1.5, 2.0, 2.5, 3.0
Locking the Exposure Before Shooting (AE Lock)
AE Lock is a function that locks the exposure prior to taking a picture. Use this when the subject is too small or is backlit and a proper exposure setting cannot be obtained.
Select [AE Lock] in [10. AF/AEL Button] of the [A Custom Setting 2] menu.
10. AF/AE-L Button 1 Enable AFEnable AFCancel AF 4 AE Lock Locks the exposure value when the AF/AE-L button is pressed OK OK MENU Cancel

Press the =/L button.

The camera locks the exposure (brightness) at that instant. @ is displayed in the status screen and viewfinder while the AE lock is engaged.
The exposure remains locked as long as the =/L button is kept pressed or the shutter release button is kept pressed halfway. The exposure remains in the memory for a period between 0.5 to 2 the metering timer (p.106) even after taking your finger off the =/L button. You will hear a beep when the =/L button is pressed. The beep can be turned off. (p.243) AE lock is not available when the shutter speed is set to h. When any of the following operations are performed, AE lock is canceled. - The =/L button is pressed again - The Q button, 3 button or M button is pressed - The mode dial is turned - The lens is changed - The lens with an aperture s (Auto) position is set to other than the s position The combination of shutter speed and aperture value changes depending on the zooming position even while the AE lock is engaged when using a zoom lens for which the maximum aperture varies depending on the focal length. However, the exposure value does not change and the picture is taken at the brightness level set when the AE lock is activated. The exposure can be locked when the focus is locked. Set in [5. AE-L with AF Locked] of the [A Custom Setting 1] menu. (p.120)

When the Focal Length Cannot Be Automatically Detected
The Shake Reduction function operates by obtaining the lens information such as focal length. If the camera uses a DA, DA L, D FA, FA J, FA or F lens, the lens information is automatically obtained when the Shake Reduction function is activated. The [Input Focal Length] setting screen appears when the camera is turned on with the Shake Reduction function set to k and a type of lens that does not support automatic obtaining the lens information such as focal length (p.282) is mounted. Set the focal length manually in the [Input Focal Length] setting screen.
The [Input Focal Length] setting screen does not appear when using a lens that supports automatic obtaining the lens information such as focal length. When using a lens without the s position on the aperture or with the aperture set to a position other than the s position, set [22. Using Aperture Ring] in the [A Custom Setting 4] menu to [Permitted]. (p.284)
Use the four-way controller (45) or the e-dial to set the focal length.
Select from the following 34 focal length values. (The default setting is 35 mm.)

Input Focal Length

700 800
If the focal length for your lens is not listed above, select the value closest to the actual focal length (example: [18] for 17 mm and [100] for 105 mm). When using a zoom lens, select the actual focal length at the zoom setting being used in the same manner.
To change the focal length setting, use [Input Focal Length] in the [A Rec. Mode 4] menu (p.80). The effect of Shake Reduction is influenced by the shooting distance as well as focal length information. The Shake Reduction function may not work as effectively as expected when shooting at close ranges.
Shooting with the Self-timer
This camera has the following two types of self-timers.

g (12 sec.) Z

Self-timer
Shutter will be released after about 12 seconds. Use this mode to include the photographer in the picture. A mirror pops up immediately after shutter release button is pressed. The shutter is released after about 2 seconds. Use this mode to avoid camera shake when the shutter release button is pressed.

Self-timer (2 sec.)

Playing Back Movies

Recorded movies can be played back in Playback mode in the same manner as saved images.
Press the Q button. Use the four-way controller (45) to choose a movie to play back.
The first frame of the movie is displayed on the monitor.
Press the four-way controller (2).

Movie playback starts.

Movie 10min00sec
Four-way controller (2) e-dial Four-way controller (5) Press and hold four-way controller (5) Four-way controller (4) Press and hold four-way controller (4) Four-way controller (3) Pause/Resume playback Volume control (6 levels) Frame advance (when paused) Fast forward playback while pressed Reverse playback/ Frame reverse (when paused) Fast reverse playback while pressed Stop
When the movie ends, playback stops and the first frame is displayed.
You can use the optional AV cable (I-AVC7) to play back recorded movies on a TV screen or other AV devices. (p.221)
Capturing a Still Picture from a Movie
You can capture a single frame from a movie recorded with the a and save it as a JPEG still picture.
Pause the movie in Step 3 of Playing Back Movies to display the frame to save as a still picture. Press the M button.
The save confirmation screen appears.
Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Save as].
Saves the image as a new file

Save as Cancel

The captured image is saved as a new image.
This chapter provides details on the built-in flash of the a and describes how to take pictures with an external flash.
Flash Characteristics in Each Exposure Mode... 156 Distance and Aperture when Using the Built-in Flash... 160 Lens Compatibility with the Built-in Flash. 161 Using an External Flash (Optional). 162
Flash Characteristics in Each Exposure Mode
Using the Flash in b (Shutter Priority) Mode
When taking a moving subject, you can use the flash to change the blur effect. Any desired shutter speed of 1/180 sec. or slower can be set for taking a flash photograph. The aperture value automatically changes according to the ambient brightness. The shutter speed is locked at 1/180 sec. when a lens other than a DA, DA L, D FA, FA J, FA, F or A lens is used.
Using the Flash in c (Aperture Priority) Mode
You can set the desired aperture value to take a flash photograph when you want to change the depth of field or shoot a subject farther away. The shutter speed automatically changes with the ambient brightness. The shutter speed shifts automatically anywhere from 1/180 sec. to a slow shutter speed (p.60) that reduces camera shake. The slowest shutter speed depends on the focal length of the lens in use. The shutter speed is locked at 1/180 sec. when a lens other than a DA, DA L, D FA, FA J, FA or F lens is used.

Set the power switch of the external flash to WIRELESS. Two or more AF540FGZ/AF360FGZ external flashes are required to use high-speed flash sync in the wireless mode. This function cannot be used in combination with the built-in flash. Set the wireless mode of the external flash not directly connected to the camera to SLAVE.
Setting the Channel for the External Flash
First, set the channel for the external flash unit. 5
Set the channel for the external flash unit. Remove the cover of the hot shoe and attach the external flash. Turn on the camera and the external flash, and press the shutter release button halfway.
The built-in flash is set to the same channel as the external flash unit.
When set to r mode, the channel currently set for the built-in flash is displayed in the viewfinder for 10 seconds. Be sure to set all the flashes to the same channel. Refer to the manual of AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ for details on how to set the channel on the external flash.
Using the Built-in Flash in Wireless Mode
Set the camera to wireless flash mode when using an external flash in combination with the built-in flash.
Select r and press the 4 button.

Flash Mode Wireless Mode

When the drive mode is set to i (Remote Control (3s delay)) or the lens aperture is not set to the s position, r cannot be selected.
Changing the Built-in Flash Discharge Method
You can change the built-in flash discharge method used in wireless mode. Set in [17. Flash in Wireless Mode] of the [A Custom Setting 3] menu (p.82).
On Off Discharges the built-in flash as a master. (default setting) Discharges the built-in flash as a control flash.
HSb (High-speed flash sync) is not available with the built-in flash.

Wireless Shooting

Using a Combination of the Built-in Flash and an External Flash Unit
Remove the external flash unit after the channel is set on the camera, and place it at the desired location. Set the camera flash to r mode, and press the K/i button. Confirm that both flashes are fully charged and then take a picture.

Use the four-way controller (2345) to select [JPEG Quality] and press the 4 button.
The [JPEG Quality] screen appears.
Use the four-way controller (45) to select a quality level.
When the quality level is changed, the number of recordable images at that quality level appears at the top right of the screen.
You can set the format of image files.
Captures images in JPEG format. You can change the number of recorded pixels in [JPEG Recorded Pixels], and the image quality level in [JPEG Quality]. The file size varies according to the settings. (default setting) RAW data is CMOS sensor output data saved without processing. Effects of White Balance, Custom Image and Color Space are not applied to the images, but they are saved as actual original information. When you perform the development process by using RAW Development function (p.233), or using the provided software (PENTAX Digital Camera Utility 4) after transferring RAW data to a computer, you can create JPEG images with these effects. Images are saved in both RAW and JPEG formats. When [RAW Button Function] is assigned to the | (Green) button, you can press the | button to temporarily change the file format and save the image in both file formats. (p.180)
When Digital Filter (p.140), HDR Capture (p.191) or Cross Processing (p.196) is set, the file format is fixed to [JPEG] and cannot be changed. To change the file format, turn these functions off.
Use the four-way controller (2345) to select [File Format] and press the 4 button.
The [File Format] screen appears.

File Format JPEG

Use the four-way controller (45) to select a file format.
When the file format is changed, the number of recordable images appears at the top right of the screen.

File Format

You can also change the setting from the [A Rec. Mode 1] menu (p.79). The file format is fixed to [JPEG] in n (Stage Lighting) or l (Night Snap) of H (Scene) mode.
Setting the RAW File Format
You can select PEF or DNG format in [RAW File Format] of the [A Rec. Mode 3] menu (p.79) when capturing images in RAW format.
Movie Live View Status Screen Instant Review Color Space RAW File Format

1sec. sRGB PEF DNG OK OK

PEF PENTAXs original RAW file format (default setting) DNG General-purpose, publicly available RAW file format designed by Adobe Systems
Setting the Green Button Function
You can assign one of the following functions to the | (Green) button and access the function by simply pressing the button while shooting.
Green Button Custom Image Optical Preview Digital Preview Digital Filter RAW Button Function Resets the values being adjusted. (default setting) Sets the Custom Image settings. (p.194) Displays the Optical Preview. (p.126) Displays the Digital Preview. You can set whether or not to display the histogram and Bright/Dark Area warning during Digital Preview. (p.127) Displays the digital filter. (p.140) Temporarily changes the file format. By default, simultaneously saves the image in both JPEG and RAW format, regardless of the [File Format] setting. You can select whether the setting applies to only one image and the file format when the button is pressed. (p.180) Returns AF point to the center of the AF frame if [Select AF Point] is set to S (Select) and the AF point has been changed. (p.118)

Processing may take a while when creating an index image. When the number of saved images is smaller than the number set for [Images], empty spaces will appear in [Thumbnail] layout and some images may be duplicated in other layouts. The images are positioned in order starting from the smallest file number when [Thumbnail] or [Square] is selected.
You can play back all images saved on your SD Memory Card successively.
Setting the Slideshow Display
Sets how images will be displayed during the Slideshow.
Press the 3 button in Playback mode.
The [Q Playback 1] menu appears.
Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Slideshow] and press the four-way controller (5).
The screen to make the slideshow settings appears.
Use the four-way controller (23) to select the item you want to change.
The following items can be changed.
Slideshow starts Start Interval Screen Effect Repeat Playback
Item Interval Screen Effect Repeat Playback
Description Select the image display interval.
Setting 3sec. (default setting)/ 5sec./10sec./30sec.
Select the transition effect when Off (default setting)/Fade/ the next image is displayed. Wipe/Stripe Set whether to start the slideshow again from the P (default setting)/O beginning after the last image is displayed.
Press the four-way controller (5) and use the four-way controller (23) to change the setting.
Start Interval Screen Effect Repeat Playback
3sec. 5sec. 10sec. 30sec. OK OK

Starting the Slideshow

Select [Start] in Step 3 on p.210 and press the 4 button. Or, select u (Slideshow) in the playback mode palette and press the 4 button.
The start screen is displayed and the slideshow begins. Available operations
4 button Four-way controller (4) Four-way controller (5) Four-way controller (3)
Pauses playback. Press again to resume playback. Shows the previous image. Shows the next image. Stops playback. Playback Functions

Stop the slideshow.

Slideshow ends when one of the following operations is performed during playback or when paused. - The four-way controller (3) is pressed*1 - The Q button is pressed*1 - The 3 button is pressed*1 - The shutter release button is pressed halfway or fully*2 - The mode dial is turned*2 - The =/L button is pressed*2
*1 After slideshow ends, the camera switches to normal Playback mode. *2 After slideshow ends, the camera switches to Capture mode.
For movies, only the first frame is displayed and then the next image is displayed after the set interval has elapsed. To play a movie during a slideshow, press the 4 button while the first frame is displayed. After the movie has finished playing, the slideshow will resume.

1min. 3min. 5min. 10min. 30min. Off
The Auto Power Off function does not work in the following situations. - When the Live View is displayed - When the slideshow is played back - When the camera is connected to a computer with the USB cable

Setting the Battery Type

Sets the type of batteries used in the camera. The default setting is [Autodetect]. 9
Select [Select Battery] in the [R Set-up 3] menu and press the four-way controller (5).
The [Select Battery] screen appears.
Use the four-way controller (23) to select the type of batteries.
When set to [Auto-detect], the camera will automatically detect the type of batteries being used.
Auto Power Off 1min. AUTO Select Battery AUTO AUTO Auto-detect Li Lithium Ni-MH Nickel-Metal Hydride AL Alkaline
When a type of batteries different from that selected in the menu setting is used, the battery level will not be correctly determined. Please set the correct battery type. Usually, there is no problem using [Auto-detect]. However in low temperatures and when using batteries that were stored for long periods of time, set the appropriate battery type so the camera can correctly determine the remaining battery level.
Setting the Operation of the Power Lamp
Sets the operation of the power lamp from [Standard] (default setting), [Low] or [Off]. 9
Set in [20. Power lamp] of the [A Custom Setting 3] menu (p.81).
20. Power lamp 1 Standard 2 Low 3 Off The power lamp is lit when the camera is switched on MENU Cancel
Even if the power lamp is set to [Off], the lamp lights up while the camera is transferring data to a computer when connected using the USB cable.
Setting the DPOF Settings
You can order conventional photograph prints by taking the SD Memory Card with recorded images to a store for printing. DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) settings allow you to specify the number of copies and whether to imprint the date.
DPOF settings cannot be applied to RAW images. You can make DPOF settings for up to 999 images.
Use the four-way controller (2345) to select r (DPOF) and press the 4 button.
The screen to select how to change the settings is displayed.
Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Single Image] or [All Images] and press the 4 button.
When [Single Image] is selected in Step 3, use the four-way controller (45) to select an image to set DPOF settings.

Using Captured Images on a Computer. 264 Saving Images on Your Computer. 265 Using the Provided Software.. 268
Using Captured Images on a Computer
The captured still pictures and movies can be transferred to a computer by connecting the a using a USB cable and can be managed using the provided software. We recommend the following system requirements to connect your camera to a computer or to use the software PENTAX Digital Camera Utility 4 included in the CD-ROM (S-SW99). Windows
OS Computer with Windows XP (Home Edition/Professional/x64 Edition) SP2 or later, or Windows Vista preinstalled * With Windows 2000, you can only transfer images from your camera using a USB cable. Pentium 4 or higher (Intel Core Processor or higher recommended) 1.0 GB or more (2.0 GB or more recommended. For Windows Vista, 3.0 GB or more recommended) 12801024 pixels or more with 24-bit full color (approximately 16.77 million colors) USB 2.0 port must be standard equipment

CPU RAM

Free Disk Space 1.0 GB or more (2.0 GB or more recommended) Monitor Others

Macintosh

OS CPU Macintosh with Mac OS X 10.3.9, 10.4, or 10.5 preinstalled * With Mac OS X 10.2, you can only transfer images from your camera using a USB cable. PowerPC G5 or higher (Intel Core processor recommended. Universal Binary format) 1.0 GB or more (2.0 GB or more recommended) 12801024 pixels or more with 24-bit full color (approximately 16.77 million colors) USB 2.0 port must be standard equipment, QuickTime 7.0 or later
Saving Images on Your Computer
Setting USB Connection Mode
Set the USB connection mode when connecting to a computer via the provided USB cable (I-USB7). The default setting is [MSC].
Select [USB Connection] in the [R Set-up 2] menu and press the four-way controller (5). Use the four-way controller (23) to select [MSC] or [PTP].

0 NTSC MSC PTP

The setting is changed.

266 MSC and PTP

MSC (Mass Storage Class) A general-purpose driver program that handles devices connected to the computer via USB as a memory device. Also indicates a standard for controlling USB devices with this driver. By simply connecting a device that supports USB Mass Storage Class, you can copy, read, and write files from a computer without installing a dedicated driver. PTP (Picture Transfer Protocol) A protocol that allows transfer of digital images and control of digital cameras via USB, standardized as ISO 15740. You can transfer image data between devices that support PTP without installing a device driver. Unless otherwise specified, select MSC when connecting the a to your computer.