Pentax K20D Quick user guide

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Quick Guide

Thank you for purchasing this PENTAX u Digital Camera.

When you use this camera for the first time, it is recommended you read this Quick Guide first in order to gain a feel for the basic 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.

Index

Check Before Starting

Checking the Contents of the Package ............................... 4

Names of Working Parts......................................................5

Getting Started

1 Charging the Battery............................................................6

2 Attaching the Strap .............................................................. 7

3 Inserting the Battery............................................................. 8

4 Inserting the SD Memory Card ............................................ 9

5 Attaching the Lens ............................................................. 11

6 Turning the Camera On ..................................................... 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 Back Still Pictures

1 Playing Back Images ......................................................... 28

2 Deleting Images.................................................................30

Check Before Starting

Checking the Contents of the Package

The following accessories are packaged with your camera. Check that all accessories are included.

Hot shoe cover FK

(Installed on camera)

Sync socket 2P cap

(Installed on camera)

Video cable

I-VC28

Rechargeable lithium-ion

D-LI50 battery

Eyecup F

(Installed on camera)

Body mount cover

(Installed on camera)

Software (CD-ROM)

S-SW74, S-SW75

Battery charger

D-BC50

ME Viewfinder cap

USB cable

I-USB17

Strap

O-ST53

AC plug cord

Operating Manual Quick Guide

(this manual)

PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3/ PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory

3 Operating Manual

PENTAX REMOTE

Assistant 3

Operating Manual

Names of Working Parts

Check the names of the working parts on the camera used for basic recording and playing back operations.

In this page, only the names of the working parts that appear in this Quick Guide are introduced. For further explanation about the names and functions of the working parts, refer to the Operating Manual (p.17 - 21).

Main switch

Shutter release button

Mode dial

Front e-dial

Card cover

Lens mount index (red dot)

Lens unlock button

Built-in Flash

3 button i button

M button Q button

Monitor

K button

Strap lug

Focus mode lever

Diopter adjustment lever

LCD panel

Viewfinder

4 button

Card cover unlock lever

Card access lamp

Shake Reduction switch

Four-way controller

Tripod socket

Battery cover unlock lever

Battery cover

Getting Started

Before turning the camera on and starting to shoot, You need to prepare the camera for use.

Charging the Battery

Battery charger D-BC50

Battery D-LI50

AC plug cord

Indicator lamp

1 Connect the AC plug cord to the battery charger. 2 Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet. 3 Face the S mark on the exclusive battery up and insert it

into the battery charger.

The indicator lamp is lit red during charging.

The indicator lamp turns off when the battery is fully charged.

4 When the battery is fully charged, remove the battery from

the battery charger.

•

Do not use the provided battery charger to charge batteries other 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 time depends on temperature and remaining battery power.)

• If usage time is reduced even when properly charged, the battery has reached the end of its usage span. Install a new battery in the camera.

For further information and precautions for the battery, refer to the Operating Manual (p.2 - 3 and p.35 - 39).

Attaching the Strap

Attach the supplied strap O-ST53 before 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.

Inserting the Battery

For further information and precautions for the battery, refer to the Operating Manual (p.2 - 3 and p.35 - 39).

1 Open the battery cover.

Lift the battery cover unlock lever, turn towards OPEN (1) to unlock, and then pull the cover open (2).

2 Face the S mark on the

battery towards the monitor, push the battery lock lever in the direction of the arrow (1) and insert 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.

Battery lock lever

Inserting the SD Memory Card

This camera uses either an SD Memory Card or an SDHC Memory Card. (Both cards are referred to as SD Memory Cards hereafter.)

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 Lift the card cover unlock 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.

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.

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