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.

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Attaching the Lens
It is recommended to use the DA, D FA, FA J or other lenses with an
Aperture s(Auto) position.
1Check that the camera is turned off.
2Remove the body mount cover
(1) and lens mount cover (2).
Be sure to put the lens down with the
lens mount side facing upward to
protect the lens mount from damage
after removal.
3Align the Lens mount index
(red dots) on the camera and
the lens, and secure by turning
the lens clockwise until it
clicks.
After attaching, turn the lens
counterclockwise to check that the lens
is locked in place.
• Turn the camera off before attaching or removing the lens to prevent
unexpected lens movement.
• We assume no responsibility nor liability for accidents, damages and
malfunctions resulting from the use of lenses made by other manufacturers.
For further information and precautions on selecting the lens or attaching or
removing the lens, refer to the Operating Manual (p.50 - 51 and 249 - 251).

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4Remove the front lens cap by
pushing the indicated portions
inward.
To detach the lens, hold down the lens
unlock button (3) and turn the lens
counterclockwise.
Turning the Camera On
1Move the main switch to [ON]
position.
The camera will turn on.
Move the main switch to [OFF] position
to turn off the camera.
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Initial Settings
Setting the Display Language
You can choose the language in which the menus, error messages, etc. are
displayed from the following: English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese,
Italian, Dutch, Danish, Swedish, Finnish, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Turkish,
Russian, Korean, Chinese (traditional/simplified) and Japanese.
1Use the four-way controller
(2345) to select the desired
language.
The default setting is English.
2Press the 4button.
The [Initial Setting] screen for the
selected language appears.
Press the four-way controller (3) twice
and proceed to Step 9 if [Hometown]
does not have to be adjusted.
3 Press the four-way controller ( 3 ).
The cursor moves to W.
4Press the four-way controller (5) and use the four-way
controller (45) to select the city.
5Press the four-way controller (3).
The cursor moves to DST (daylight saving time).
6 Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to select O (On) or P (Off).
7Press the 4button.
The camera returns to the [Initial Setting] screen.
8Press the four-way controller (3).
The cursor moves to [Text Size].
MENU
OKCancel
OK
English
New York
Text Size Std.
Language
Initial Setting
MENU
OK
OK
Cancel

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9Press the four-way controller (5)
and use the four-way controller
(23) to select [Std.] or [Large].
Selecting [Large] magnifies the selected
menu item.
0Press the 4button twice.
The screen for setting the date and time will be displayed.
When an Incorrect Language is Set
When you mistakenly select a language in the [Language/ ] screen,
you can perform the following operations to set the correct language.
1Press the 3button once or twice
to display the guides on the monitor.
The screen shown on the right is an
example of the guides displayed. The
displayed screen will vary depending on
the selected language.
The guides appear on the monitor for 3
seconds. (Capture mode)
2Press the 3button once.
Ais displayed in the upper tab. ([ARec. Mode] menu)
3Press the four-way controller (5) twice.
Ris displayed in the upper tab. ([RSet-up] menu)
4Use the four-way controller (3) to select [Language/ ] in the
bottom row.
5Press the four-way controller (5).
The [Language/ ] screen appears.
6Use the four-way controller (2345) to select the desired
language and press the 4button.
The [RSet-up] menu for the selected language appears.
Refer to the following pages on the Operating Manual and set the desired city
for [Hometown] and the current date and time as necessary.
• To change Hometown: “Setting the World Time” (p.221)
• To change date and time: “Changing the Date and Time and the Display Style”
(p.220)
MENU
Std.
English
New York
Text Size Large
Language
Initial Setting
OK
OK
Cancel
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AF.S
AF.S
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Setting the Date and Time
Set the current date and time and the display style.
1Press the four-way controller
(5).
The frame moves to [mm/dd/yy].
2Use the four-way controller (23) to choose the date style.
3Press the four-way controller
(5).
The frame moves to [24h].
4Use the four-way controller (23) to select 24h (24-hour
display) or 12h (12-hour display).
5Press the four-way controller (5).
The frame returns to [Date Style].
6Press the four-way controller (3).
The frame moves to [Date].
24h
00 : 00
MENU
OK
OK
mm/dd/yy
2008/0101 /
Date Style
Date Adjust
Date
Time
Cancel
24h
00 : 00
MENU
OK
OK
mm/dd/yy
2008/0101 /
Date Style
Date Adjust
Date
Time
Cancel

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7Press the four-way controller
(5).
The frame moves to the month.
8Use the four-way controller (23) to set the month.
Set the day and year in the same manner.
Next, set the time.
If you select [12h] in Step 4, the setting switches between am and pm
depending on the time.
9Press the 4button.
The camera is ready to take a picture. If you set the date and time with
the menu operations, the screen will return to the [RSet-up] menu.
Press the 4button again.
When you finish the settings and press the 4button, the camera clock is
reset to 00 seconds. To set the exact time, press the 4button when the time
signal (on the TV, radio, etc.) reaches 00 seconds.
For further information on how to change the language and date/time, refer to
the Operating Manual (p.220, 224).
MENU
24h
00 : 00
OK
OK
mm/dd/yy
2008/0101 /
Date Style
Date Adjust
Date
Time
Cancel

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Formatting the SD Memory Card
Use this camera to format (initialize) an SD Memory Card that is unused
or has been used on other cameras or digital devices.
Formatting will delete all the data on the SD Memory Card.
1Press the 3button in
Capture mode.
The [ARec. Mode] menu appears on
the monitor.
2Press the four-way controller
(5) twice.
The [RSet-up] menu appears.
• Do not open the card cover while formatting SD Memory Card. The card may
be damaged beyond use.
• Formatting will delete all data, either protected or unprotected. Be aware.
For further information and precautions for the SD Memory Card, refer to the
Operating Manual (p.40 - 41).
1/2
Rec. Mode
JPEG Rec. Pixels
JPEG Quality
Extended Bracket
Multi-exposure
RAW file format
File Format
Off
Off
PEF
JPEG
MENU
14.6 M
Exit
Set-up
MENU
EnglishLanguage
1/4
Format
World Time
Date Adjust
Beep
Exit
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3Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Format].
4Use the four-way controller (5) to display the Format
screen.
5Use the four-way controller
(23) to select [Format].
6Press the 4button.
Formatting starts. When formatting is
completed, the monitor turns off and the
camera is ready to take pictures.
Format
Cancel
Format
All data deleted
OK
OK
Formatting
Formatting
MENU
Cancel
Cancel
Cancel

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Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter
Adjust the viewfinder to suit your eyesight.
If it is difficult to see the viewfinder image clearly, slide the diopter
adjustment lever sideways.
You can adjust the diopter from approximately –2.5m-1 to +1.5m-1.
1Look through the viewfinder
and point the camera at a white
wall or other bright and
consistent surface. Slide the
diopter adjustment lever left or
right.
Adjust the lever until the AF frame in
the viewfinder is focused.
The FPEyecup is attached to the viewfinder
portion when camera leaves the factory.
Diopter adjustment is available with the FP
Eyecup attached. However, adjustment is
easier with the eyecup removed. To remove
the FPEyecup, press in one side and pull it
out in the direction of the arrow.
To attach the FPEyecup, align it with the
groove on the viewfinder eyepiece and push
it into position.
AF frame

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Taking Pictures
Holding the Camera
How you hold the camera is important when taking pictures.
• Hold the camera firmly with both hands.
• Press the shutter release button gently when taking a picture.
• To reduce camera shake, support your body or the camera on a solid object
such as a table, tree, or wall.
• Use a tripod or the Shake Reduction function (p.27) to prevent camera
shake. However, do not use the Shake Reduction function when using a
tripod.
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