Document Outline

• For Using Your Camera Safely
• Care to be Taken During Handling
• Contents
• Composition of the Operating Manual
• 1 Before Using Your Camera
  • K-x Camera Characteristics
  • Checking the Contents of the Package
  • Names and Functions of Working Parts
    • Capture Mode
    • Playback Mode
  • Display Indicators
    • Monitor
    • Viewfinder
  • How to Change Function Settings
    • Using the Direct Keys
    • Using the Control Panel
    • Using the Menus
• 2 Getting Started
  • Attaching the Strap
  • Inserting the Batteries
    • Battery Level Indicator
    • Approximate Image Storage Capacity and Playback Time (New Batteries)
    • Using the AC Adapter (Optional)
  • Inserting/Removing the SD Memory Card
    • Recorded Pixels and Quality Level
  • Attaching the Lens
  • Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter
  • Turning the Camera On and Off
  • Initial Settings
    • Setting the Display Language
    • Setting the Date and Time
• 3 Basic Operations
  • Basic Shooting Operation
    • Holding the Camera
    • Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Settings
  • Using a Zoom Lens
  • Using the Built-in Flash
    • Setting the Flash Mode
    • Compensating Flash Output
    • Allowing Shooting while Charging the Flash
  • Playing Back Pictures
    • Playing Back Images
    • Deleting a Single Image
• 4 Shooting Functions
  • How to Operate the Shooting Functions
    • Direct Keys Setting Items
    • Rec. Mode Menu Setting Items
    • Custom Setting Menu Setting Items
  • Selecting the Appropriate Capture Mode
    • Picture Mode
    • SCN Mode
    • Exposure Mode
  • Setting the Exposure
    • Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed
    • Setting the Sensitivity
    • Changing the Exposure Mode
    • Selecting the Metering Method
    • Adjusting the Exposure
  • Focusing
    • Using the Autofocus
    • Setting the AF Mode
    • Selecting the Focusing Area (AF Point)
    • Locking the Focus (Focus Lock)
    • Adjusting the Focus Manually (Manual Focus)
  • Checking the Composition, Exposure and Focus Before Shooting (Preview)
    • Assigning the Preview Function to the Green Button
    • Displaying the Optical Preview
    • Displaying the Digital Preview
  • Using Shake Reduction Function to Prevent Camera Shake
    • Taking Pictures Using the Shake Reduction Function
    • Shooting with the Self-timer
    • Shooting with the Remote Control (Optional)
  • Taking Pictures Continuously
    • Continuous Shooting
    • Multi-exposure
  • Taking Pictures Using Digital Filters
  • Shooting with the Live View
    • Taking Still Pictures
    • Recording Movies
• 5 Using the Flash
  • Flash Characteristics in Each Exposure Mode
    • Using the Slow-speed Sync
    • Using the Trailing Curtain Sync
  • Distance and Aperture when Using the Built-in Flash
  • Lens Compatibility with the Built-in Flash
  • Using an External Flash (Optional)
    • Using P-TTL Auto Mode
    • Using High-Speed Flash Sync Mode
    • Using Flash in Wireless Mode
    • Red-Eye Reduction
    • Trailing Curtain Sync
    • Connecting an External Flash with an Extension Cord
    • Multiple Flash Shooting Using Extension Cords
    • Contrast-Control-Sync Flash
• 6 Shooting Settings
  • Setting the File Format
    • Setting the JPEG Recorded Pixels
    • Setting the JPEG Quality Level
    • Setting the File Format
  • Setting the Green Button Function
  • Setting the White Balance
    • Adjusting the White Balance Manually
    • Fine-Tuning the White Balance
    • Setting the Color Space
  • Correcting Images
    • Adjusting the Brightness
    • Lens Correction
  • Setting the Image Finishing Tone
    • Setting Custom Image
    • Setting Cross Processing
• 7 Playback Functions
  • Playback Functions Operation
    • Playback Mode Palette Setting Items
    • Playback Menu Setting Items
  • Enlarging Images
  • Displaying Multiple Images
    • Multi-image Display Screen
    • Displaying Images by Folder
    • Displaying Images by Shooting Date (Calendar Display)
    • Joining Multiple Images (Index)
  • Slideshow
    • Setting the Slideshow Display
    • Starting the Slideshow
  • Rotating Images
  • Comparing Images
  • Deleting Multiple Images
    • Deleting Selected Images
    • Deleting a Folder
    • Deleting All Images
  • Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect)
    • Protecting a Single Image
    • Protecting All Images
  • Connecting the Camera to an AV Device
• 8 Processing Images
  • Changing the Image Size
    • Changing the Number of Recorded Pixels and Quality Level (Resize)
    • Cutting Out Part of the Image (Cropping)
  • Processing Images with Digital Filters
    • Applying the Digital Filter
    • Recreating Filter Effects
    • Searching for the Original Image
  • Developing RAW Images
    • Developing One RAW Image
    • Developing Multiple RAW Images
    • Specifying the Parameters
  • Readjusting Images Shot in JPEG Format
• 9 Changing Additional Settings
  • How to Operate the Set-up Menu
    • Set-up Menu Setting Items
  • Formatting an SD Memory Card
  • Setting the Beep, Date and Time, and Display Language
    • Setting the Beep
    • Changing the Date and Time Display
    • Setting the World Time
    • Setting the Display Language
  • Adjusting the Monitor and the Menu Display
    • Setting the Text Size
    • Setting the Guide Display Time
    • Setting the Status Screen Display
    • Setting the Display for Instant Review
    • Adjusting the Brightness of the Monitor
    • Adjusting the Color of the Monitor
  • Setting the Folder Name/File Number Naming Convention
    • Selecting the Folder Name
    • Selecting the File Number Setting
  • Selecting the Power Settings
    • Setting Auto Power Off
    • Setting the Battery Type
    • Setting the Operation of the Power Lamp
  • Setting the DPOF Settings
  • Setting the Photographer Information Saved to Exif
  • Correcting Defective Pixels in the CMOS Sensor (Pixel Mapping)
  • Selecting Settings to Save in the Camera (Memory)
• 10 Connecting to a Computer
  • Using Captured Images on a Computer
  • Saving Images on Your Computer
    • Setting USB Connection Mode
    • Saving Images by Connecting Your Camera and Your Computer
  • Using the Provided Software
    • Installing the Software
    • The PENTAX Digital Camera Utility 4 Screen
• 11 Appendix
  • Default Settings
    • Resetting the Menu
  • Functions Available with Various Lens Combinations
    • Notes on [22. Using Aperture Ring]
  • Cleaning the CMOS Sensor
    • Removing Dust by Shaking the CMOS Sensor (Dust Removal)
    • Detecting Dust on the CMOS Sensor (Dust Alert)
    • Removing Dust with a Blower
  • Optional Accessories
  • Error Messages
  • Troubleshooting
  • Main Specifications
  • Glossary
  • Index
  • WARRANTY POLICY