Pentax K-500 Operating Guide

Pentax

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Changing Additional Settings

How to Operate the Set-up Menu................................................ 212

Set-up Menu Items........................................................................... 212

Camera Settings.......................................................................... 214

Setting the Sound Effects, Date and Time, and Display Language ...... 214

Setting the Monitor and the Menu Displays ..................................... 218

Battery Settings................................................................................ 222

Selecting Settings to Save in the Camera (Memory) ....................... 224

Resetting the Camera Settings ........................................................ 226

Checking the Camera Version Information ...................................... 227

File Management Settings........................................................... 228

Formatting an SD Memory Card ...................................................... 228

Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect)....................................... 229

Setting the Naming System of the Folder ........................................ 230

Creating New Folders ...................................................................... 232

Setting the File Name ...................................................................... 233

Setting the Photographer Information .............................................. 234

Using an Eye-Fi Card....................................................................... 236

Setting the DPOF Settings............................................................... 239

Connecting to a Computer

Manipulating Captured Images on a Computer ........................... 242
Saving Images on a Computer .................................................... 243

Setting the USB Connection Mode .................................................. 243

Connecting the Camera and a Computer ........................................ 244

Using the Provided Software ....................................................... 245

Installing the Software...................................................................... 245

Using the Flash

Using the Built-in Flash................................................................ 250

Flash Characteristics in Each Exposure Mode ................................ 250

Using the Slow-speed Sync Flash ................................................... 250

Distance and Aperture when Using the Built-in Flash...................... 252

Using an External Flash (Optional).............................................. 254

Using the P-TTL Auto Flash............................................................. 255

Using the High-speed Sync Flash.................................................... 256

Using Flash in Wireless Mode ......................................................... 257

Connecting an External Flash with an Extension Cord.................... 260

Using the Contrast Control Sync Flash............................................ 261

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