Pentax K20D - Digital Camera SLR, Quick Manual

Page 1: ...operation of the camera Refer to the separately supplied Operating Manual for further explanation of function and advanced operations of the camera and refer to the separately supplied PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3 PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 3 Operating Manual and PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3 Operating Manual for an explanation of how to connect the camera to your PC Quick Guide SLR Digital Camera ...

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Page 3: ...n 12 7 Initial Settings 13 Hints When an Incorrect Language is Set 14 8 Formatting the SD Memory Card 17 9 Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter 19 Taking Pictures 1 Holding the Camera 20 2 Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Settings 21 Hints Subjects that are Difficult to Focus on 24 3 Using a Zoom Lens 25 4 Using the Built in Flash 26 5 Taking Pictures Using the Shake Reduction Function 27 Playing...

Page 4: ...lled on camera ME Viewfinder cap Sync socket 2P cap Installed on camera Body mount cover Installed on camera USB cable I USB17 Video cable I VC28 Software CD ROM S SW74 S SW75 Strap O ST53 Rechargeable lithium ion D LI50 battery Battery charger D BC50 AC plug cord Operating Manual Quick Guide this manual PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3 PENTAXPHOTOLaboratory 3 Operating Manual PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3 Oper...

Page 5: ...functions of the working parts refer to the Operating Manual p 17 21 Tripod socket Battery cover Main switch K button Lens unlock button Card cover Battery cover unlock lever Strap lug Mode dial Lens mount index red dot Card access lamp Built in Flash LCD panel Viewfinder Monitor Card cover unlock lever Diopter adjustment lever Shutter release button Front e dial Focus mode lever 4 button Shake Re...

Page 6: ...er than rechargeable lithium ion battery D LI50 Charging other batteries may cause damage or overheating If the battery is correctly oriented and inserted into the battery charger but the indicator lamp is not lit the battery is faulty Install a new battery in the camera The maximum charging time is approximately 180 minutes Charge in a location where the temperature is between 0 C and 40 C Charge...

Page 7: ...fore shooting to prevent the camera being dropped 1 Pass the end of the strap through the strap lug then secure it on the inside of the clasp 2 Pass the other end of the strap through the other strap lug on the camera then secure it on the inside of the clasp ...

Page 8: ...sert the battery Insert until the battery locks To remove the battery push the battery lock lever in the direction of the arrow 1 with your hand The battery pops out slightly Remove it 3 Close the battery cover 1 and turn the battery cover unlock lever towards CLOSE 2 to lock Stow the battery cover unlock lever when finished closing For further information and precautions for the battery refer to ...

Page 9: ...lever 1 and turn it towards OPEN 2 The card cover opens 2 Insert the card all the way with the SD Memory Card label toward the monitor To remove the SD Memory Card push it in once Make sure the camera is turned off before inserting or removing the SD Memory Card market product For further information and precautions for the SD Memory Card refer to the Operating Manual p 40 41 1 2 ...

Page 10: ...10 3 Close the card cover Be sure to fully close the card cover The camera will not turn on if the card cover is open ...

Page 11: ... dots on the camera and the lens and secure by turning the lens clockwise until it clicks After attaching turn the lens counterclockwise to check that the lens is locked in place Turn the camera off before attaching or removing the lens to prevent unexpected lens movement We assume no responsibility nor liability for accidents damages and malfunctions resulting from the use of lenses made by other...

Page 12: ...ted portions inward To detach the lens hold down the lens unlock button 3 and turn the lens counterclockwise Turning the Camera On 1 Move the main switch to ON position The camera will turn on Move the main switch to OFF position to turn off the camera 3 ...

Page 13: ...ing screen for the selected language appears Press the four way controller 3 twice and proceed to Step 9 if Hometown does not have to be adjusted 3 Press the four way controller 3 The cursor moves to W 4 Press the four way controller 5 and use the four way controller 45 to select the city 5 Press the four way controller 3 The cursor moves to DST daylight saving time 6 Use the four way controller 4...

Page 14: ...3 button once A is displayed in the upper tab A Rec Mode menu 3 Press the four way controller 5 twice R is displayed in the upper tab R Set up menu 4 Use the four way controller 3 to select Language in the bottom row 5 Press the four way controller 5 The Language screen appears 6 Use the four way controller 2345 to select the desired language and press the 4 button The R Set up menu for the select...

Page 15: ...our way controller 5 The frame moves to 24h 4 Use the four way controller 23 to select 24h 24 hour display or 12h 12 hour display 5 Press the four way controller 5 The frame returns to Date Style 6 Press the four way controller 3 The frame moves to Date 24h 00 00 MENU OK OK mm dd yy 2008 01 01 Date Style Date Adjust Date Time Cancel 24h 00 00 MENU OK OK mm dd yy 2008 01 01 Date Style Date Adjust D...

Page 16: ...a picture If you set the date and time with the menu operations the screen will return to the R Set up menu Press the 4 button again When you finish the settings and press the 4 button the camera clock is reset to 00 seconds To set the exact time press the 4 button when the time signal on the TV radio etc reaches 00 seconds For further information on how to change the language and date time refer ...

Page 17: ...roller 5 twice The R Set up menu appears Do not open the card cover while formatting SD Memory Card The card may be damaged beyond use Formatting will delete all data either protected or unprotected Be aware For further information and precautions for the SD Memory Card refer to the Operating Manual p 40 41 1 2 Rec Mode JPEG Rec Pixels JPEG Quality Extended Bracket Multi exposure RAW file format F...

Page 18: ...lay the Format screen 5 Use the four way controller 23 to select Format 6 Press the 4 button Formatting starts When formatting is completed the monitor turns off and the camera is ready to take pictures Format Cancel Format All data deleted OK OK Formatting Formatting MENU Cancel Cancel Cancel ...

Page 19: ...d consistent surface Slide the diopter adjustment lever left or right Adjust the lever until the AF frame in the viewfinder is focused The FP Eyecup is attached to the viewfinder portion when camera leaves the factory Diopter adjustment is available with the FP Eyecup attached However adjustment is easier with the eyecup removed To remove the FP Eyecup press in one side and pull it out in the dire...

Page 20: ...ss the shutter release button gently when taking a picture To reduce camera shake support your body or the camera on a solid object such as a table tree or wall Use a tripod or the Shake Reduction function p 27 to prevent camera shake However do not use the Shake Reduction function when using a tripod Horizontal position Vertical position ...

Page 21: ...hanges to l Autofocus Single mode In l the lens automatically focuses when the shutter release button is pressed halfway When the image is focused the shutter can be released The u features various Capture modes Focus modes and Drive modes to let you create images that express your photographic vision For further information about various shooting methods of u refer to the Operating Manual p 71 13...

Page 22: ...way The focus indicator appears in the viewfinder when the subject comes into focus The flash does not pop up automatically If the flash is necessary the flash status E blinks Press the K button p 26 to pop up the flash manually 1Operating the shutter release button p 23 1Subjects that are Difficult to Focus on p 24 1Using the Built in Flash p 26 5 Press the shutter release button fully The pictur...

Page 23: ...ns Pressing it down halfway first position turns on the viewfinder and LCD panel indicators and the autofocus system operates Pressing it fully second position takes the picture Press the shutter release button gently when taking a picture to prevent camera shake Practice pressing the shutter release button halfway to learn where the first position is Not pressed Pressed halfway first position Pre...

Page 24: ...t much light within the focusing area c Fast moving objects d Strongly reflected light or strong backlighting bright background e If repeating vertical or horizontal line patterns appear within the focusing area f Multiple subjects in the foreground and background within the focusing area Your subject may not be focused even when focus indicator is displayed when f above applies For further inform...

Page 25: ... the zoom ring to the right or left Turn the zoom ring clockwise for telephoto and counterclockwise for wide angle The smaller the number of the displayed focal length the wider the angle The larger the number the more magnified the image appears Power Zoom Auto Zoom is available if a Power Zoom compatible FA lens is used with this camera Wide Angle Telephoto ...

Page 26: ...appears in the viewfinder when the camera is in focus 3 Press the shutter release button fully The picture is taken 4 Push down on the portion indicated in the illustration to retract the flash For further information on how to use the flash refer to the Operating Manual p 135 151 When the mode dial is at B the flash is not discharged when the lighting conditions do not require flash for correct e...

Page 27: ... is pressed 1 Turn on the Shake Reduction switch When the shutter release button is pressed halfway k appears in the viewfinder and the Shake Reduction function turns on For further information about the Shake Reduction function refer to the Operating Manual p 65 67 Be sure to turn off the Shake Reduction switch when using the camera with a tripod ...

Page 28: ...cture The most recently captured image image with the largest file number is displayed on the monitor Press the M button during playback to display information such as the image data for the displayed image Refer to the next page for display information details Use the included PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3 software to play back using a PC Refer to the PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3 PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 3 Ope...

Page 29: ...Manual p 193 201 100 0001 100 0001 100 0001 RGB RGB RGB 100 0001 100 0001 100 0001 1 2000 1 2000 F2 8 F2 8 1 2000 F2 8 JPEG JPEG JPEG ISO ISO 10000K 10000K G2 G2 A1 A1 AdobeRGB AdobeRGB AdobeRGB 200 200 200 AF S AF S AF S 100 0001 100 0001 100 0001 1 2000 1 2000 1 2000 1 5 1 5 1 5 F2 8 F2 8 0 5 0 5 0 5 14 6 10 10 39 39 10 39AM AM AM 24 24 24mm mm ISO 10000K G2 A1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 F2 8 mm g g Av Av ...

Page 30: ...r 23 to select Delete Select the file format to delete for images saved in RAW format 4 Press the 4 button The image is deleted Deleted images cannot be restored Protected images cannot be deleted Delete JPEG Deletes only the JPEG image Delete RAW Deletes only the RAW image Delete RAW JPEG Deletes both file formats Delete 100 0046 100 0046 100 0046 OK OK Cancel Cancel OK Cancel All images All imag...

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