Pentax 15656 - Manual

Pentax 15656

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Table of Contents:

  • Page 3 – Warning; For Using Your Camera Safely; or medium personal injuries, or loss of property.; About the Camera
  • Page 4 – Caution; About the Battery Charger and AC Adapter
  • Page 5 – About the Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery
  • Page 6 – Keep the Camera and its Accessories out of the Reach of; Care to be Taken During Handling; Before Using Your Camera
  • Page 8 – Other Precautions
  • Page 9 – Checking the Contents of the; Getting Started
  • Page 10 – Shooting Functions; How to Operate the Shooting
  • Page 11 – Shooting Settings; Setting the
  • Page 12 – Setting the Sound Effects, Date and Time, and Display Language . 206
  • Page 13 – Removing Dust by Shaking the CMOS Sensor
  • Page 15 – This Operating Manual contains the following chapters.; Composition of the Operating Manual
  • Page 16 – Indicates useful information.
  • Page 17 – Check the package contents and the names and functions
  • Page 18 – efore Using Your Camera; The following accessories are packaged with the camera.
  • Page 19 – Names and Functions of the Working; and
  • Page 20 – Capture Mode; button; Press to set the EV; Shutter release button; Move to turn the camera on
  • Page 22 – Playback Mode
  • Page 24 – Monitor Display
  • Page 25 – Status screen
  • Page 26 – Live View
  • Page 28 – Control panel; mode
  • Page 29 – Shooting Info Display
  • Page 30 – image display of playback mode.
  • Page 31 – Detailed Information Display; Folder number-File number; Still picture
  • Page 33 – Using the Histogram
  • Page 34 – When the image is underexposed, the part to the left is cut off; Guide Indicators
  • Page 35 – Viewfinder; nr
  • Page 37 – Electronic Level Display
  • Page 38 – How to Change Function Settings; This section explains the basic ways to change function settings.; The Flash Mode setting screen appears.; select a flash mode.; The camera is ready to take a picture.; Using the Direct Keys
  • Page 39 – Using the Control Panel
  • Page 40 – This section explains how to use the following menus: [; Press the; Using the Menus
  • Page 41 – to select a setting.
  • Page 42 – button if a submenu is; The screen that was displayed before
  • Page 43 – This chapter explains your first steps from purchasing the
  • Page 44 – ng Star; Attaching the Strap; Pass the end of the strap through
  • Page 45 – Inserting the Battery; Insert the lithium-ion battery or AA batteries into the camera.; Connect the AC plug cord to the battery charger.; Using the Lithium-ion Battery; Charging the Battery
  • Page 46 – Face the; First, insert the battery at an angle, as; When the battery is fully charged, remove the battery from the
  • Page 48 – Close the battery cover.; Using the AA Batteries
  • Page 49 – Open the battery cover.; You can confirm remaining battery level by checking the; Battery Level Indicator
  • Page 50 – We recommend the use of the optional AC adapter kit K-AC128 when; The connection cable is pulled out from
  • Page 51 – Connect the DC coupler and the AC adapter.
  • Page 52 – Inserting/Removing an SD Memory; This camera uses a commercially available SD Memory Card, SDHC; Make sure that the camera is turned off.
  • Page 53 – Close the card cover (
  • Page 54 – Attaching a Lens; Attach a proper lens to the camera body.; Be sure to put the lens down with the lens
  • Page 56 – Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter; You can adjust the viewfinder diopter to suit your eyesight.; Adjust the lever until the AF frame in the
  • Page 57 – Turning the Camera On and Off; to turn off the camera.
  • Page 58 – Initial Settings; The first time the camera is turned on, the [; ) to select the desired; The [Initial Setting] screen appears in the; ) to move the frame to; Setting the Display Language
  • Page 59 – Selecting [Large] increases the text size; press the
  • Page 60 – Set the current date and time and the display style.; and use the four-way controller; switches between am and pm depending; Setting the Date and Time
  • Page 61 – In this case, press the
  • Page 62 – Memo
  • Page 63 – Basic Operations; This chapter explains basic operations for shooting by
  • Page 64 – Basic Shooting Operation; This camera features various capture modes, focus modes, and drive; Set the mode dial to; The capture mode is set to; Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Settings; Taking Pictures Using the Viewfinder
  • Page 65 – Set the focus mode switch to
  • Page 66 – Press the shutter release button fully.
  • Page 68 – Using the Built-in Flash; Use a flash to take pictures in low light or backlit conditions.; Setting the Flash Mode
  • Page 69 – to select a flash mode, and press
  • Page 70 – Compensating Flash Output; EV Steps
  • Page 71 – The built-in flash pops up and begins; Push down on the top of the flash
  • Page 72 – Reviewing Images; You can play back captured images with the camera.; Playing Back Images
  • Page 73 – You can delete images one by one.; The delete confirmation screen appears.; Deleting a Single Image
  • Page 75 – This chapter describes the various basic and advanced
  • Page 76 – standby mode to set the following items.; Direct Keys Setting Items
  • Page 77 – The following items are available in the
  • Page 79 – The following items are available in the [; Movie Menu Items; Movie
  • Page 80 – The following items of the [; Custom Setting Menu Items
  • Page 82 – Selecting the Appropriate Capture; This camera features various capture modes, enabling you to take; Turn the mode dial to set the
  • Page 83 – When set to; Auto Picture Modes
  • Page 84 – Scene Modes
  • Page 85 – Selecting a Scene Mode
  • Page 86 – Use the four-way controller; Use the following exposure modes to change the shutter speed and; Exposure Modes
  • Page 87 – Setting the Exposure; Setting the Sensitivity
  • Page 89 – This camera features the following exposure modes.; Changing the Exposure Mode
  • Page 91 – require long exposures.
  • Page 92 – in; Adjusting the Exposure
  • Page 93 – Custom Setting; Changing the Exposure Automatically when Shooting
  • Page 94 – and set the bracket value.
  • Page 96 – Set the exposure, and press the; The camera locks the exposure at that; Locking the Exposure Before Shooting (AE Lock)
  • Page 97 – Choose the part of the sensor to use for measuring brightness and; Selecting the Metering Method
  • Page 98 – Reducing the Image Noise (Noise Reduction)
  • Page 100 – Reduces noise during long exposures.; to select a setting, and press the
  • Page 101 – Focusing; Setting the Focus Mode
  • Page 102 – Autofocus Modes when Shooting with the Viewfinder; Single mode
  • Page 104 – Sets the focusing point when shooting with the viewfinder.
  • Page 105 – Select
  • Page 106 – Setting the Contrast AF during Live View
  • Page 108 – Available operations
  • Page 109 – Checking the Focus
  • Page 110 – the focusing ring until the subject is clearly visible. In; If the focusing ring is turned while; Adjusting the Focus Manually; Focusing Using the Viewfinder
  • Page 112 – and adjust the value.; AF Fine Adjustment
  • Page 113 – Shooting in Catch-in Focus Mode
  • Page 114 – exposure and focus before taking a picture.; Look through the viewfinder to focus on the subject.; Displaying the Optical Preview
  • Page 115 – Focus on the subject, and press the; Press the shutter release button halfway.; Displaying the Digital Preview
  • Page 116 – Using the Shake Reduction Function; the shutter release button is pressed.; The control panel appears.; Taking Pictures Using the Shake Reduction; Reducing Vertical and Horizontal Camera Shake
  • Page 117 – to select; The camera returns to the control panel.; The Shake Reduction function is
  • Page 118 – When an image is tilted, it can be corrected up to a maximum of ±1.0; When [Horizon Correction] is set to On by selecting the check box, the; Correcting the Tilt of the Images; Shake Reduction On + Horizon Correction On
  • Page 119 – Mount the camera onto a tripod.; Shooting with the Self-timer
  • Page 120 – Press the shutter release button
  • Page 121 – Shooting with a Remote Control Unit (Optional)
  • Page 122 – Point the remote control unit; The maximum operating distance of the
  • Page 123 – Taking Pictures Continuously; select; Continuous Shooting
  • Page 124 – pressed. Take your finger off the shutter release button to stop.
  • Page 125 – Takes pictures at a set interval from a set time.
  • Page 126 – and press the; The camera is ready to take a series of interval pictures.; is displayed, and the camera returns to normal standby mode.
  • Page 128 – into a single image.; select the number of shots, and; Select from 2 to 9 shots.; The camera is ready to take a series of pictures.
  • Page 130 – Recording Movies; the; Changing the Settings for Movie Recording; Sets the exposure automatically. Allows you to adjust the EV
  • Page 134 – The following items can be set.; to select the shooting interval, and
  • Page 136 – Recorded movies can be played back in playback mode in the same; Select a movie to play back in the single image display of; Playing Back Movies
  • Page 137 – to display the frame to save as a still; The save confirmation screen appears.; The captured image from the movie is saved in JPEG format.; Capturing a Still Picture from a Movie
  • Page 138 – Movies can be divided and unwanted segments can be deleted.; Editing Movies
  • Page 139 – to move the selection frame, and
  • Page 141 – This chapter describes image file formats and camera
  • Page 142 – Setting a File Format; space of still pictures.; Refer to p.141 to p.142 for details about
  • Page 143 – You can set the format of image files.; File Format; JPEG Recorded Pixels
  • Page 144 – is; JPEG Quality
  • Page 145 – Setting the White Balance; white objects appear white.
  • Page 146 – to select the white balance.
  • Page 147 – Adjusting the White Balance Manually
  • Page 148 – to the position you want to measure.; as Manual White Balance.; ) in the single image display; Saving the White Balance Settings of a Captured Image
  • Page 149 – to select a number, and press the; Use to set the color temperature value.; Adjusting the White Balance with Color
  • Page 150 – Correcting Images; Expands the dynamic range and enables a wider range of tones; to change the settings.; For Highlight Correction, select from; Brightness Adjustment
  • Page 151 – High Dynamic Range Image Capture
  • Page 153 – Distortion; Lens Correction
  • Page 155 – such as when using a tripod.; Composition Adjustment
  • Page 157 – Setting the Image Finishing Tone; pictures with a creative finishing tone.
  • Page 159 – ) to adjust the parameter’s
  • Page 160 – settings can be saved.; ) in the single image display of; The playback mode palette appears.; a cross processed image.; The settings of the selected image are saved to [Favorite 1 - 3] and the; Saving the Cross Processing Settings of a Captured
  • Page 161 – You can apply a filter effect when taking pictures.; Digital Filter
  • Page 164 – Functions; The current functions assigned to the; to select an exposure mode.; The screen for the selected exposure mode appears.; Setting the E-dials Operation
  • Page 166 – LINE
  • Page 167 – You can assign one of the following functions to the
  • Page 168 – When [One Push File Format] is assigned to the; file format when the
  • Page 169 – to select a function, and press the
  • Page 170 – Saving Frequently Used Settings; Select a capture mode, and make the necessary settings.; Saving the Settings
  • Page 171 – You can change the name of the; Select [Rename USER Mode] in Step 3 of “Saving the
  • Page 172 – After entering the text, move the text selection cursor to
  • Page 173 – You can easily retrieve saved settings.; Checking the Saved USER Settings
  • Page 174 – Change the settings as necessary.; Resets the settings saved as; Resetting to Default Settings
  • Page 175 – This chapter describes how to use the various playback; How to Operate the Playback/Editing
  • Page 176 – single image display to call up the playback; Playback Mode Palette Items
  • Page 177 – Playback Menu Items
  • Page 178 – Setting the Playback Display Method; whether to display the bright/dark area warning, and whether to; to select the magnification, and; Bright (overexposed) portions blink red and dark
  • Page 179 – Selecting the Playback Functions; Images can be magnified up to 16 times in playback mode.; Select an image in the single image display.; Magnifying Images
  • Page 180 – switch to the folder display.; Displaying Multiple Images
  • Page 181 – The display style selection screen appears.; Changing the Multiple Image Display Style
  • Page 182 – single image display, the screen selected here will be displayed.
  • Page 183 – select an item you want to change.; Playing Back Images Continuously; Setting the Slideshow Display
  • Page 184 – The start screen is displayed and the; even if you do not press the four-way controller (; Starting the Slideshow
  • Page 185 – Select the image you want to rotate in the single image display,; The image rotation information is saved.; Rotating Images
  • Page 186 – Deleting Multiple Images; You can delete multiple images at once.; Deleting Selected Images
  • Page 187 – The selected images are deleted.; in the single image display.; The folder display screen appears.; Deleting a Folder
  • Page 188 – You can delete all images saved on the SD Memory Card at once.; The confirmation screen for deleting all images is displayed.; Deleting All Images
  • Page 189 – Processing Images; Select an image to resize in the single image display, and; The screen to select the recorded pixels appears.; to select the number of recorded; You can select one of the image sizes; The resized image is saved as a new image.; Changing the Number of Recorded Pixels
  • Page 191 – Processing Images with Digital Filters
  • Page 194 – effects to other images.; Select a filter-processed image in the single image display.; The filter effects used for the selected; Recreating Filter Effects
  • Page 198 – Developing RAW Images; You can convert captured RAW images into JPEG images, and save them; Select a RAW image in the single image display, and press the; The parameters saved in the image file; to choose a parameter you want; You can select a different image by; Developing One RAW Image
  • Page 200 – You can develop multiple RAW images with the same settings.; The development confirmation screen appears.; or [Develop images with modified; Developing Multiple RAW Images; Moves the selection frame.
  • Page 201 – When [Develop images as shot] is selected; The selected RAW images are developed and saved as new JPEG
  • Page 202 – You can connect the camera to a TV or other device and play back; Turn the AV device and camera off.; Connecting the Camera to a Video Input Terminal
  • Page 203 – Turn the AV device and camera on.; The camera turns on in video mode, and the camera information is; Setting the Video Output Format
  • Page 205 – This chapter describes how to change additional settings.
  • Page 206 – How to Operate the Set-up Menu; Set-up] menu offers you general settings related to the camera.
  • Page 208 – Camera Settings; Select from six levels. When set to; Setting the Sound Effects, Date and Time, and; Setting the Sound Effects
  • Page 209 – This setting is reflected in the date and; select a destination city.; time of the selected city appear.; Step 2 appears again.; Setting the World Time
  • Page 211 – List of World Time Cities
  • Page 212 – panel and menu selection cursor.; Setting the Monitor and the Menu Displays; Displays the bar scale of the electronic level.
  • Page 215 – Attach a proper lens to the camera before using Pixel Mapping.
  • Page 216 – select a battery type, and press the; automatically detect the type of batteries; Battery Settings; Minimizing Battery Consumption; Setting the Battery Type
  • Page 217 – off. The following function settings can be saved.; Selecting Settings to Save in the Camera
  • Page 218 – Settings are saved even when the camera is turned off.
  • Page 219 – The settings are reset, and the screen that was displayed before; Settings for the items of the [; Resetting the Camera Settings; Resetting the Custom Menu
  • Page 220 – camera to the latest firmware version.; The firmware version for the camera is; Checking the Camera Version Information
  • Page 221 – File Management Settings; or has been used on other devices.; that was displayed before selecting the; Formatting an SD Memory Card
  • Page 222 – You can protect images from being accidentally deleted.; Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect)
  • Page 223 – A folder with a new number is created.; Changing the Naming System of the Folder; Date; Creating New Folders
  • Page 224 – Setting the Photographer Information; Does not embed copyright
  • Page 226 – the SD Memory Card, you can specify the number of copies and whether; The screen to select how to change the settings is displayed.; Setting the DPOF Settings
  • Page 227 – Repeat Steps 4 to 6 to make DPOF settings for other images.; the camera returns to the single image display.
  • Page 229 – Connecting to a Computer; This chapter explains how to connect the camera to a; Manipulating Captured Images
  • Page 230 – Manipulating Captured Images on a; connecting the camera using a USB cable, and RAW images can be
  • Page 231 – Saving Images on a Computer; Set the USB connection mode when connecting the camera to a; Setting the USB Connection Mode; MSC
  • Page 232 – Turn the computer on.; The camera is recognized as a removable disk or an SD Memory Card; Save the captured images to the computer.; Connecting the Camera and a Computer
  • Page 233 – Using the Provided Software; “SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.0 for PENTAX” is included on the CD-ROM; Make sure no other software is running.; Installing the Software; If the [PENTAX Software Installer] screen does not appear
  • Page 234 – Click [SILKYPIX Developer Studio; For Macintosh, follow the instructions; Select the desired language in the [Choose Setup Language]
  • Page 235 – Regarding Product Registration
  • Page 237 – Using the Flash; This chapter provides details on the built-in flash and
  • Page 238 – th; Flash Characteristics in Each Exposure Mode; Using the Flash in; Using the Slow-speed Sync Flash
  • Page 240 – Distance and Aperture when Using the Built-in Flash; Calculating Shooting Distance from Aperture Value
  • Page 241 – Using an optional external flash AF540FGZ, AF360FGZ, AF200FG or
  • Page 242 – You can use the P-TTL auto flash with an AF540FGZ, AF360FGZ,; Remove the cover of the hot shoe, and attach the external; Using the P-TTL Auto Flash
  • Page 243 – take a picture at a shutter speed faster than 1/180 second.; Using the High-speed Sync Flash
  • Page 244 – By using two external flashes (AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ) or using the; Set the channel for the external flash unit.; Using Flash in Wireless Mode; Setting the Channel for the External Flash
  • Page 246 – Adapter F; Connecting an External Flash with an Extension
  • Page 247 – Multiple Flash Shooting Using Extension Cords
  • Page 248 – Combining two or more external flashes (AF540FGZ, AF360FGZ or; Connect the external flash to the camera indirectly.; Using the Contrast Control Sync Flash
  • Page 249 – Appendix
  • Page 250 – Ap; Default Settings; The table below shows the factory default settings.
  • Page 253 – Playback Mode Palette
  • Page 255 – Custom Setting] Menu
  • Page 257 – Functions Available with Various
  • Page 258 – Lens names and mount names
  • Page 259 – Lens and Built-in Flash; Lens Name
  • Page 260 – focal length information cannot be automatically obtained.; Refer to “Reducing Vertical and Horizontal Camera Shake” (p.114) for; Setting the Focal Length
  • Page 261 – A lens is not set to the; Using the Aperture Ring
  • Page 262 – Cleaning the CMOS Sensor; If the CMOS sensor becomes dirty or dusty, shadows may appear in the; The Dust Removal function is activated
  • Page 263 – CMOS sensor is a precision part. Cleaning services involve a fee.; Turn the camera off, and remove the lens.; Removing Dust with a Blower
  • Page 264 – Clean the CMOS sensor.; Use a brush-less blower to remove dirt; Attach the lens or body mount cover.
  • Page 265 – Using the GPS Unit; is attached to this camera.
  • Page 267 – Press the shutter release button fully again.
  • Page 268 – Error Messages
  • Page 271 – Troubleshooting; In rare cases, the camera may not operate correctly due to static
  • Page 274 – Main Specifications
  • Page 280 – Approximate Image Storage Capacity and Playback Time
  • Page 281 – Index; Symbols
  • Page 283 – Exposure setting for movies
  • Page 288 – WARRANTY POLICY
  • Page 291 – Declaration of Conformity; According to 47CFR, Parts 2 and 15 for; Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals; PENTAX RICOH IMAGING AMERICAS; and found to be compliant with the standards. Records maintained; Product Name: Digital Camera
  • Page 295 – To ensure the best performance from your camera, please; SLR Digital Camera; Operating Manual
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Page 3 - Warning; For Using Your Camera Safely; or medium personal injuries, or loss of property.; About the Camera

1 To users of this camera • Do not use or store this camera in the vicinity of equipment that generates strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields. Strong static charges or the magnetic fields produced by equipment such as radio transmitters could interfere with the monitor, damage the stor...

Page 4 - Caution; About the Battery Charger and AC Adapter

2 • If any irregularities occur during use, such as smoke or a strange odor, stop use immediately, remove the battery or the AC adapter, and contact your nearest PENTAX Service Center. Continued use can cause a fire or electrical shock. Caution • Do not place your finger over the flash when discharg...

Page 5 - About the Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery

3 • Do not touch or short-circuit the terminal area of the AC plug cord while the cord is plugged in. • Do not handle the power plug with wet hands. This can cause an electric shock. • Do not drop the product, or subject it to violent impact. This can cause the product breakdown. • Do not use the ba...

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