Pentax PENTAX Q-S1 User Manuals

Table of Contents

• Checking the Contents of the Package

  2
• How to Use This Manual

  4
• Contents

  6
• Introducing the PENTAX Q-S1

  9
  • Names and Functions of the Working Parts

    9
    • Operating Controls

      10
    • Monitor Display

      11
  • How to Change Function Settings

    15
    • Using the Direct Keys

      15
    • Using the Control Panel

      15
    • Using the Menus

      16
  • Menu List

    17
    • Rec. Mode Menus

      17
    • Movie Menu

      19
    • Playback Menu

      19
    • Set-up Menus

      20
    • Custom Setting Menus

      21
• Getting Started

  23
  • Attaching the Strap

    23
  • Attaching a Lens

    23
  • Using the Battery and Charger

    24
    • Charging the Battery

      24
    • Inserting/Removing the Battery

      25
    • Using the AC Adapter

      26
  • Inserting a Memory Card

    27
  • Initial Settings

    28
    • Turning the Camera On

      28
    • Setting the Display Language

      28
    • Setting the Date and Time

      29
    • Formatting a Memory Card

      29
  • Basic Shooting Operation

    30
  • Reviewing Images

    31
• Taking Pictures

  32
  • Selecting the Appropriate Capture Mode

    32
    • Scene Modes

      32
    • Blur Control Mode

      33
    • Exposure Modes

      34
    • Movie Mode

      36
  • Setting the Exposure

    37
    • Sensitivity

      37
    • AE Metering

      37
  • Using the Built-in Flash

    38
  • Focusing

    39
    • Focus Method

      39
    • Setting the Autofocus Method

      40
    • Adjusting the Focus Manually (Manual Focus)

      41
  • Setting the Drive Mode

    42
    • Continuous Shooting

      43
    • Self-timer Shooting

      43
    • Remote Control Shooting

      44
    • Exposure Bracketing

      44
    • Multi-exposure

      45
    • Interval Shooting

      45
    • Interval Movie Record

      46
  • Setting a File Format

    47
    • Still Pictures

      47
    • Movies

      47
  • Adjusting the Color and Brightness of Images

    47
    • White Balance

      47
    • Adjusting Brightness

      49
  • Controlling the Image Finishing Tone

    50
    • Custom Image

      50
    • Digital Filter

      51
    • Saving Frequently Used Functions to the Quick Dial

      52
• Playback Functions

  54
  • Playback Mode Palette Items

    54
  • Changing the Playback Method

    55
    • Displaying Multiple Images

      55
    • Displaying Images by Folder

      56
    • Displaying Images by Shooting Date

      56
    • Playing Back Images Continuously (Slideshow)

      57
    • Displaying Rotated Images

      57
    • Connecting the Camera to an AV Device

      58
  • Connecting the Camera to a Computer

    59
  • Editing and Processing Images

    60
    • Changing the Image Size

      60
    • Removing the Red-eye Effect

      61
    • Processing Images with Digital Filters

      61
    • Creating a Composite Image (Index)

      63
    • Editing Movies

      64
    • RAW Development

      65
• Changing the Settings

  66
  • Camera Settings

    66
    • Setting the Green Button/E-dial Functions

      66
    • Saving the Settings of a Captured Image

      68
    • Displaying the Local Date and Time of the Specified City

      69
    • Selecting Settings to Save in the Camera

      69
  • File Management Settings

    70
    • Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect)

      70
    • Selecting the Folder/File Number Settings

      70
    • Transferring Images via Wireless LAN

      71
• Appendix

  73
  • Restrictions on Each Capture Mode

    73
    • Restrictions on the Combinations of Special Functions

      75
  • Functions Available with Various Lenses

    76
    • Using a K-Mount Lens

      77
  • Functions when Using an External Flash

    78
  • Troubleshooting

    79
    • Error Messages

      80
  • Main Specifications

    82
    • Operating Environment for USB Connection and Provided Software

      87
  • Index

    88
    • Symbols

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    • A

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    • B

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    • C

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    • D

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    • E

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    • F

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    • G

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    • H

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    • I

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    • J

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    • K

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    • L

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    • M

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    • N

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    • P

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    • Q

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    • R

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    • S

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    • T

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    • U

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    • V

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    • W

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    • Z

      91
  • For Using Your Camera Safely

    92
  • Care to be Taken During Handling

    94
  • WARRANTY POLICY

    97