Pentax K-500 Operating Guide

Pentax

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For Using Your Camera Safely ............................................................ 1

Care to be Taken During Handling ...................................................... 5

Contents............................................................................................... 9

Composition of the Operating Manual ............................................... 15

Before Using Your Camera

Checking the Contents of the Package ......................................... 18
Names and Functions of the Working Parts .................................. 19

Capture Mode .................................................................................... 20

Playback Mode .................................................................................. 23

Monitor Display .................................................................................. 25

Viewfinder .......................................................................................... 37

How to Change Function Settings ................................................. 39

Using the Direct Keys ........................................................................ 39

Using the Control Panel ..................................................................... 40

Using the Menus ................................................................................ 41

Getting Started

Attaching the Strap ........................................................................ 46
Inserting the Battery ...................................................................... 47

Using the Lithium-ion Battery............................................................. 47

Using the AA Batteries....................................................................... 50

Using the AC Adapter ........................................................................ 52

Inserting/Removing an SD Memory Card ...................................... 54
Attaching a Lens............................................................................ 56
Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter.................................................... 58
Turning the Camera On and Off .................................................... 59
Initial Settings ................................................................................ 60

Setting the Display Language ............................................................ 60

Setting the Date and Time ................................................................. 62

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