Pentax K20D - Digital Camera SLR User manual

Thank you for purchasing this PENTAX uDigital 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.
Quick Guide
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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

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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)
Eyecup FP
(Installed on camera)
ME Viewfinder cap
Sync socket 2P cap
(Installed on camera)
Body mount cover
(Installed on camera)
USB cable
I-USB17
Video cable
I-VC28
Software (CD-ROM)
S-SW74, S-SW75
Strap
O-ST53
Rechargeable lithium-ion
D-LI50 battery
Battery charger
D-BC50
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

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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).
Tripod socket
Battery cover
Main switch
Kbutton
Lens unlock button
Card cover
Battery cover
unlock lever
Strap lug
Mode dial
Lens mount index
(red dot)
Card access lamp
Built-in Flash
LCD panel
Viewfinder
Monitor
Card cover
unlock lever
Diopter adjustment
lever
Shutter release button
Front e-dial
Focus mode lever
4button
Shake Reduction
switch
Four-way controller
3button
ibutton
Mbutton
Qbutton

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Getting Started
Before turning the camera on and starting to shoot, You need to prepare
the camera for use.
Charging the Battery
1Connect the AC plug cord to the battery charger.
2Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet.
3Face the Smark 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.
4When 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).
Battery D-LI50
Indicator lamp
Battery charger D-BC50
AC plug cord

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Attaching the Strap
Attach the supplied strap O-ST53 before shooting to prevent the camera
being dropped.
1Pass the end of the strap
through the strap lug, then
secure it on the inside of the
clasp.
2Pass the other end of the strap
through the other strap lug on
the camera, then secure it on
the inside of the clasp.

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Inserting the Battery
1Open the battery cover.
Lift the battery cover unlock lever, turn
towards OPEN (1) to unlock, and then
pull the cover open (2).
2Face the Smark 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.
3Close 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.
For further information and precautions for the battery, refer to the Operating
Manual (p.2 - 3 and p.35 - 39).
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Battery lock lever
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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.)
1Lift the card cover unlock lever
(1) and turn it towards OPEN
(2).
The card cover opens.
2Insert the card all the way with
the SD Memory Card label
toward the monitor.
To remove the SD Memory Card, push
it in once.
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).
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3Close the card cover.
Be sure to fully close the card cover. The
camera will not turn on if the card cover is
open.