Pentax K-m/K2000 - Manual (Page 73)

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Set the flash compensation value by turning the e-dial in the [Flash Mode]
screen.
You can set to enable shooting while the flash is being charged.
Set [On] for [14. Release when Charging] in the [A Custom Setting 2]
menu (p.78). Pictures cannot be taken while the flash is charging by
default.
• If the maximum flash output is exceeded when corrected to the plus (+) side,
no compensation will be effective.
• Compensating to the minus (–) side may not affect the image if the subject is
too close, aperture is low or sensitivity is high.
• The flash compensation is also effective for external flash units which support
P-TTL auto flash mode.
Allowing Shooting while Charging the Flash
0 . 0 0 . 0 0 . 0
Flash Mode Flash Mode
Auto discharge Auto discharge
Flash Mode
Auto discharge
O K O K O K OK
14. Release when Charging
Enables shutter release
while the built-in
flash is charging
Off
On