Pentax K20D User Manual

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FOR USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY ...............................................1
ABOUT THE CAMERA.........................................................................1
PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY USAGE ............................................2
PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY CHARGER USAGE .........................3
Care to be Taken During Handling .......................................................3
Contents ...............................................................................................6
Composition of the Operating Manual ................................................11
Before Using Your Camera 13
u Camera Characteristics ................................................ 14
Checking the Contents of the Package...................................... 16
Names and Functions of Working Parts.................................... 17
Camera ...............................................................................................17
Capture Mode .....................................................................................18
Playback Mode ...................................................................................20
Display Indicators ........................................................................ 22
Monitor................................................................................................22
Viewfinder...........................................................................................27
LCD Panel ..........................................................................................29
How to Operate the Menu............................................................ 30
Using the Mode Dial..................................................................... 32
Getting Started 33
Attaching the Strap ...................................................................... 34
Using the Battery ......................................................................... 35
Charging the Battery...........................................................................35
Inserting/Removing the Battery ..........................................................36
Battery Level Indicator ........................................................................38
Approximate Image Storage Capacity and Playback Time
(Exclusive Battery Fully Charged) ......................................................38
Using the AC Adapter (Optional) ........................................................39
Inserting/Removing the SD Memory Card ................................. 40
Recorded Pixels and Quality Level.....................................................42
Turning the Camera On and Off.................................................. 44
Initial Settings .............................................................................. 45
Setting the Display Language.............................................................45
Setting the Date and Time..................................................................48
Attaching the Lens....................................................................... 50
Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter ............................................... 52
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Pentax K20D Specifications

General

Camera Type	Digital SLR
Sensor Type	CMOS
Sensor Size	23.4 x 15.6 mm
Resolution	14.6 MP
Continuous Shooting Speed	3 fps
Image Stabilization	Sensor-shift
Screen Size	2.7 inches
Screen Resolution	230, 000 dots
Storage Media	SD/SDHC
Dimensions	141.5 x 101 x 70 mm
Weather Sealing	Yes
Image Processor	PRIME (Pentax Real Image Engine)
Shutter Speed	30-1/4000 sec
Viewfinder	Optical (pentaprism)
Battery	Rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery
ISO Range	ISO 100 - 3200 (expandable to 6400)