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Pentax K-m/K2000 User Manual

Pentax K-m/K2000
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Operating Manual
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53440 Copyright © HOYA CORPORATION 2008
H01-200809 Printed in Philippines
HOYA CORPORATION
PENTAX Imaging Systems Division
2-36-9, Maeno-cho, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo 174-8639, JAPAN
(http://www.pentax.jp)
PENTAX Europe GmbH
(European Headquarters)
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Operating Manual
For optimum camera performance, please read
the Operating Manual before using the camera.
SLR Digital Camera
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Table of Contents

Questions and Answers:

Pentax K-m/K2000 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandPentax
ModelK-m/K2000
CategoryDigital Camera
LanguageEnglish

Summary

FOR USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY

ABOUT THE CAMERA

Essential safety information and general overview of the camera's features and precautions.

Before Using Your Camera

K-m/K2000 Camera Characteristics

Overview of the digital camera's key features, technology, and capabilities for high-precision photography.

How to Change Function Settings

Basic methods for adjusting camera functions using direct keys, control panel, and menus.

Basic Operations

Shooting Functions

How to Operate the Shooting Functions

Overview of accessing and changing capture settings via direct keys, control panel, and menus for optimal shooting.

Selecting the Appropriate Capture Mode

Guide to choosing camera modes like Picture, Scene, and Exposure modes for different photographic situations.

Setting the Exposure

Understanding and adjusting shutter speed, aperture, and sensitivity for correct exposure and creative effects.

Focusing

Methods for achieving sharp images using autofocus modes, AF button, and manual focus techniques.

Using Shake Reduction Function to Prevent Camera Shake

Explanation of the Shake Reduction feature to capture sharp pictures with minimal camera shake.

Using the Flash

Using an External Flash (Optional)

Guide to connecting and using optional external flash units for advanced lighting control.

Shooting Settings

Setting the File Format

Options for choosing image file formats like JPEG, RAW, and RAW+ for saving pictures.

Processing Images

Editing RAW Images

Converting captured RAW image files into JPEG format with specified parameters for further editing.

Camera Settings

Formatting the SD Memory Card

Procedures for initializing an SD Memory Card, which deletes all data, to prepare it for camera use.

Resetting to Default Settings

Resetting Rec. Mode/Playback/Set-up Menu

Restoring settings within the Rec. Mode, Playback, and Set-up menus to their factory default values.

Resetting the Custom Menu

Returning all settings within the Custom Setting menu to their default configurations.

Appendix

Cleaning the CCD

Instructions for cleaning the camera's CCD sensor using the Dust Removal function or external cleaning kits.

Error Messages

A guide to common error messages displayed by the camera and their corresponding descriptions and solutions.

Troubleshooting

A troubleshooting guide to diagnose and resolve common camera problems and operational issues.

WARRANTY POLICY

Details regarding the manufacturer's warranty, service procedures, and terms for PENTAX cameras.

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