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Contents
Composition of the Operating Manual
1 Before Using Your Camera
K-5 II Characteristics
Checking the Contents of the Package
Names and Functions of Working Parts
Capture Mode
Playback Mode
Monitor
Viewfinder
LCD Panel
How to Change Function Settings
Using the Direct Keys
Using the Control Panel
Using the Menus
Using the Mode Dial
2 Getting Started
Attaching the Strap
Inserting the Battery
Charging the Battery
Inserting/Removing the Battery
Battery Level Indicator
Using the AC Adapter (Optional)
Inserting/Removing an SD Memory Card
Attaching a 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
Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Settings
Using a Zoom Lens
Using the Built-in Flash
Setting the Flash Mode
Using Built-in Flash
Playing Back Images
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
Setting the Exposure
Setting the Sensitivity
Reducing Image Noise (Noise Reduction)
Changing the Exposure Mode
Selecting the Metering Method
Adjusting Exposure
Locking the Exposure Before Shooting (AE Lock)
Focusing
Using the Autofocus
AF Fine Adjustment
Selecting the Focusing Area (AF Point)
Adjusting the Focus Manually (Manual Focus)
Checking the Composition, Exposure and Focus Before Shooting (Preview)
Selecting the Preview Method
Displaying the Optical Preview
Displaying the Digital Preview
Using the Shake Reduction Function to Prevent Camera Shake
Using the Shake Reduction Function
Shooting with Self-timer
Shooting with Remote Control (Optional)
Shooting with the Mirror Lock-up Function
Taking Pictures Continuously
Continuous Shooting
Interval Shooting
Multi-exposure
Shooting while Adjusting the Settings (Auto Bracketing)
Shooting while the Exposure is Automatically Changed (Exposure Bracketing)
Shooting while Adjusting Other Settings (Extended Bracketing)
Taking Pictures Using Digital Filters
Shooting with Live View
Setting Live View
Taking a Still Picture
Recording Movies
Changing the Movie Settings
Connecting a Microphone
Recording Movies
Playing Back Movies
Editing Movies
5 Using the Flash
Using the Built-in 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 the P-TTL Auto Flash
Using High-Speed Flash Sync Mode
Using Flash in Wireless Mode
Connecting an External Flash with an Extension Cord
Contrast-Control-Sync Flash
X-sync Socket
6 Shooting Settings
Setting a File Format
Setting the JPEG Recorded Pixels
Setting the JPEG Quality Level
Setting a File Format
Setting the White Balance
Adjusting the White Balance Manually
Adjusting the White Balance with Color Temperature
Setting the Color Space
Correcting Images
Adjusting Brightness
Lens Correction
Adjusting the Composition
Setting the Image Finishing Tone
Setting Custom Image
Setting Cross Processing
Storing Frequently Used Settings
Saving the Settings
Checking the Saved USER Settings
Using Saved USER Settings
Resetting to Default Settings
7 Playback Functions
Playback Functions Operation
Playback Mode Palette Setting Items
Playback Menu Setting Items
Setting the Playback Display Method
Enlarging Images
Displaying Multiple Images
Multi-image Display Screen
Displaying Images by Folder
Displaying Images by the Shooting Date (Calendar Display)
Joining Multiple Images (Index)
Playing Back Images Continuously
Rotating Images
Deleting Multiple Images
Deleting Selected Images
Deleting a Folder
Deleting All Images
Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect)
Connecting the Camera to an AV Device
Connecting the Camera to a Video Input Terminal
Connecting the Camera to an HDMI Terminal
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
Developing RAW Images
Developing One RAW Image
Developing Multiple RAW Images
9 Changing Additional Settings
How to Operate the Set-up Menu
Set-up Menu Setting Items
Formatting the SD Memory Card
Customizing Buttons and Dials
Setting the Functions for the E-dials
Setting the Functions for the Buttons
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 Initial Menu Tab Displayed
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 Electronic Level Display
Setting the Folder/File Number
Changing the Naming System of the Folder
Creating New Folders
Setting the File Name
Selecting the Power Settings
Setting the Auto Power Off Function
Selecting a Battery
Setting the Photographer Information
Setting the DPOF Settings
Correcting Defective Pixels in the CMOS Sensor (Pixel Mapping)
Selecting Settings to Save in the Camera (Memory)
10 Connecting to a Computer
Manipulating Captured Images on a Computer
Saving Images on Your Computer
Setting the USB Connection Mode
Connecting the Camera and a Computer
Using the Provided Software
Installing the Software
Screens of the PENTAX Digital Camera Utility 4
11 Appendix
Default Settings
Resetting the Menus
Resetting the Rec. Mode/Playback/Set-up Menus
Resetting the Custom Menu
Functions Available with Various Lens Combinations
Using the Aperture Ring
Cleaning the CMOS Sensor
Removing Dust with Ultrasonic Vibrations (Dust Removal)
Detecting Dust on the CMOS Sensor (Dust Alert)
Removing Dust with a Blower
Using the GPS Unit
Displaying the Distance and Direction to the Destination (Simple Navigation)
Shooting Celestial Bodies (ASTROTRACER)
Error Messages
Troubleshooting
Main Specifications
Index
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