Ricoh Pentax K20D v3 Operating Manual

Operating Manual (Version 3.5)

Thank you for purchasing this PENTAX Digital Camera. This is the manual for PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3 software for your Windows PC or Macintosh for enabling you to set and operate this camera from a computer. Please read the separate camera Operating Manual and this manual before using your camera and PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3, in order to get the most out of all the features and functions. Keep the camera Operating Manual and this manual safe, as they can be valuable tools in clarifying and helping you to understand all the camera capabilities.

Regarding copyrights Images taken using this camera that are for anything other than personal enjoyment cannot be used without permission according to the rights as specified in the Copyright Act. Please take care, as there are even cases where limitations are placed on taking pictures even for personal enjoyment during demonstrations, performances or of items on display. Images taken with the purpose of obtaining copyrights also cannot be used outside the scope of use of the copyright as laid out in the Copyright Act, and care should be taken here also.

Regarding trademarks PENTAX and smc PENTAX are trademarks of PENTAX Corporation. PENTAX PHOTO Browser, PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory, PENTAX REMOTE

Assistant are trademarks of PENTAX Corporation. Mac OS and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. SD logo and SDHC logo are trademarks. This product includes DNG technology under license by Adobe Systems

Incorporated. The DNG logo is either a registered trademark or trademark of Adobe Systems

Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. All other brands or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their

respective companies.

Disclaimer PENTAX is not responsible for any damages resulting from the direct or indirect use

of this software or repercussive damages, damage to data, programs or other intangible property, loss of profit or anticipated profit, or dispute with a third party resulting from the use of this software.

The specifications of this software are subject to change without notice.

Symbols used in this manual have the following meanings:

The screen pictures shown in this manual may differ depending on the type of computer used.

Gives information that is useful to know.

Gives cautions and notes about the operation.

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Provided Software ............................................................... 3 Software Provided....................................................................................3 System Requirements..............................................................................4

Installing the Software......................................................... 5 When Using Windows ..............................................................................5 When Using Macintosh ............................................................................7

PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3............................................ 8 Connecting the Camera to Your Computer..............................................8 Opening PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3 .................................................9 Main Window Layout..............................................................................11 Menu Bar................................................................................................15 Tool Bar..................................................................................................17

Connecting the Camera to the Computer........................ 19 Connecting the Camera .........................................................................19 Selecting the Camera for Operations.....................................................20 [Set Body Number] Dialog Box ..............................................................21

Taking Pictures .................................................................. 23 Getting Ready to Shoot..........................................................................23 Save Modes ...........................................................................................26 Taking Pictures ......................................................................................28

[Shooting Conditions] Dialog Box ................................... 30 [Shooting Conditions] Dialog Box...........................................................30 Displaying/Hiding the [Shooting Conditions] Dialog Box........................30 Shooting Condition Settings...................................................................31

Expanded Shooting - Interval/Timer Shooting................ 34 Interval/Timer Shooting ..........................................................................34 Displaying the [Interval/Timer shooting] Dialog Box...............................34 Time Delay .............................................................................................35 Interval ...................................................................................................35 Number of Shots ....................................................................................35 Release All Shutters...............................................................................35

Expanded Shooting - Bulb Timer ..................................... 36 Bulb Timer Shooting...............................................................................36 Displaying the [Bulb Timer] Dialog Box..................................................37 Time Delay .............................................................................................37 Interval ...................................................................................................37

Contents

2 Number of Shots ....................................................................................38 Exposure Time.......................................................................................38 Composite ..............................................................................................38

[Set-up]/[Date Adjust] Dialog Box .................................... 40 [Set-up] Dialog Box ................................................................................40 Displaying the [Set-up] Dialog Box.........................................................40 Set-up Settings.......................................................................................41 [Date Adjust] Dialog Box ........................................................................42

[USER Mode Settings] Dialog Box ................................... 43 [USER Mode Settings] Dialog Box.........................................................43 Displaying the [USER Mode Settings] Dialog Box .................................43 USER Mode Settings .............................................................................44 Saving the Settings to the Computer .....................................................44 Loading a USER Mode Settings File......................................................44

[Custom Setting] Dialog Box ............................................ 45 [Custom Setting] Dialog Box ..................................................................45 Displaying the [Custom Setting] Dialog Box...........................................45 Custom Settings.....................................................................................46 Changing the Custom Settings ..............................................................47 Saving the Custom Settings to the Computer ........................................47 Loading a Custom Settings File .............................................................47 Resetting the Custom Settings...............................................................47

[Measure Manual White Balance] Dialog Box ................. 48 [Measure Manual White Balance] Dialog Box........................................48 Displaying the [Measure Manual White Balance] Dialog Box ................48 Shutter Release .....................................................................................49 [Change Area] ........................................................................................49 [Measure] ...............................................................................................50

[Options] Dialog Box ......................................................... 51 [Options] Dialog Box ..............................................................................51 Displaying the [Options] Dialog Box.......................................................51 Auto-Save Setting ..................................................................................52 Remote Release Button Function ..........................................................53

Display Messages .............................................................. 54

3Provided Software

The CD-ROM (S-SW75) provided with the u contains the following software: PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3

PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3 (9 languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Chinese [traditional and simplified], Korean, Japanese) PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3 is software for operating and setting PENTAX Digital SLR cameras (q and u) from your computer via USB connection. Shooting and setting operations featured on the camera, as well as functions not featured on the camera such as superimposed composite images in bulb timer shooting are available. Additionally, images shot using PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3 are saved directly to your PC. PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3 saves you the trouble of transferring images to your PC and allows you to shoot pictures without worrying about how much memory is left.

This manual describes PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3 with screen images from Windows XP. The operation of this software application is nearly the same on Macintosh with the exception of some keys. For information on Macintosh-specific instructions, see the sections labeled For Macintosh or the online help.

Software Provided

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The following are the system requirements for installing PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3 and operating and setting the camera from your PC.

Operating System: Computer with Windows XP (Home Edition/ Professional/x64 Edition) SP2 or later or Windows Vista preinstalled (USB 2.0 port must be standard equipment)

CPU : Pentium 4 or higher (Pentium 4 2.0 GHz or faster recommended)

RAM : 512 MB or more Monitor : 1024768 pixels or more Free Disk Space : 250 MB or more (500 MB or more recommended)

Operating System: Macintosh with Mac OS X 10.3.9 or later preinstalled (USB 2.0 port must be standard equipment)

CPU : PowerPC G4 1GHz or faster (Universal Binary format)

RAM : 512 MB or more Monitor : 1024768 pixels or more Free Disk Space : 250 MB or more (500 MB or more recommended)

System Requirements

Windows System Requirements

We recommend using the AC adapter (sold separately) when connecting the camera to the computer. If the battery becomes depleted during image transfer, the image data or SD Memory Card may be damaged.

Macintosh System Requirements

We recommend using the AC adapter (sold separately) when connecting the camera to the computer. If the battery becomes depleted during image transfer, the image data or SD Memory Card may be damaged.

5Installing the Software

Here is the procedure for installing PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3. If an earlier version of PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3 is installed, it will be overwritten. If you wish to continue to use w with PENTAX REMOTE Assistant, install PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3 without uninstalling PENTAX REMOTE Assistant. (The applications will coexist.) When multiple accounts have been setup in Windows XP/Windows Vista or Mac OS X, log on with an account that has administrative rights before installing the software.

1 Turn your computer on. Close any other software that is open.

2 Place the provided CD-ROM (S-SW75) into the CD-ROM drive on your computer. The PENTAX Software Installer screen appears.

3 Choose a language from the displayed screen. The software selection screen appears.

When Using Windows

If the PENTAX Software Installer screen does not appear Display the PENTAX Software Installer screen following the steps below. 1) Click [My Computer] from the start menu. 2) Double-click the [CD-ROM drive (S-SW75)] icon. 3) Double-click [Setup.exe].

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4 Click [PENTAX REMOTE Assistant].

5 Select the desired language in the Select Language screen and click [OK].

6 The installer starts. Click [Next]. Follow the instructions on the screen and continue with the installation.

Some operating environments select the language automatically. Continue with the installation in step 6. The installer starts.

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1 Turn on your Macintosh. Close any other software that is open.

2 Place the provided CD-ROM (S-SW75) into the CD-ROM drive on your Macintosh.

3 Double-click the [CD-ROM drive (S-SW75)] icon. The contents of the CD-ROM are displayed.

4 Double-click the [PENTAX Installer] icon. The PENTAX Software Installer screen appears.

5 Select the operating system to install to.

6 Click [PENTAX REMOTE Assistant]. Follow the instructions on the screen and continue with the installation.

When Using Macintosh

8 PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3

This section explains how to start up and close PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3, the main window layout and the functions that are available.

To use the PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3, connect your camera to your computer using the USB cable supplied with the camera. (p.19) You can connect the camera to the computer before starting up or while operating the PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3. The program recognizes the camera, enabling you to use the program functions. You cannot use the functions of the PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3 when a camera is not connected to the computer.

Connecting the Camera to Your Computer

Auto Power Off does not work when the camera is connected to the computer.

It is recommended to power the camera with the AC adapter when using the PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3 with the camera connected to the computer for a long period of time.

Before using the PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3, update the q firmware to Version 1.20 or later. Visit http://www.pentax.co.jp/english/ support/ for information on updating the firmware.

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1 Select the start menu on the desktop.

2 Select [All Programs] - [PENTAX Digital Camera Utility] - [PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3]. PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3 starts and the main window is displayed.

Closing PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3 Select [Exit] from the [File] menu on the main window.

1 Double-click the [PENTAX Digital Camera Utility] folder in [Applications] on the hard disk.

2 Double-click the [PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3] icon. PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3 starts and the main window is displayed.

Opening PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3

For Windows

You can save the settings on the [USER mode settings] and [Custom Setting] dialog boxes to the computer. Save these settings, if necessary, before closing the PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3. (p.43, p.45)

For Macintosh

10 Closing PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3

Select [Quit PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3] from the [PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3] menu on the desktop menu bar.

In the PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3 window, select [PENTAX REMOTE Assistant] [PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3] from the [Tools] menu. You can also click on the toolbar in the PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3 window and select [PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3] from the drop-down menu. The PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3 starts and the main window is displayed.

You can save the settings on the [USER mode settings] and [Custom Setting] dialog boxes to the computer. Save these settings, if necessary, before closing the PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3. (p.43, p.45)

Starting up from PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3

If PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3 is not installed properly, [PENTAX REMOTE Assistant] is not available and cannot be selected on the [Tools] menu in the PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3 window. In this case, reinstall the PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3.

If you are using w digital SLR and PENTAX REMOTE Assistant (Ver. 1) for w is installed properly, you can start and use this program from PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3. (Select [PENTAX REMOTE Assistant] from the [Tools] menu or click on the toolbar and select [PENTAX REMOTE Assistant]. PENTAX REMOTE Assistant Ver. 1 can only be used with w.

Click on the toolbar to start the version selected in the drop-down menu.

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This section explains the layout of the PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3 main window and the functions of the various window elements.

Main Window Layout

When multiple cameras are connected to the computer, one main window is displayed for each camera.

The camera body number is displayed in the title bar and the camera model name and attached lens name are displayed in the status bar of each main window. (p.12, p.14)

Tool bar Title bar Menu bar

Virtual viewfinder display area Status bar

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The title bar displays the body number of the camera corresponding to the main window. You can use the [Set body number] dialog box of this program to assign a body number to the camera. (p.21)

You can use the menu bar to select remote shooting operation and camera settings. You can also use the menu bar to change the PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3 settings. (p.15)

The toolbar displays the icons of frequently used functions available in the menus. Click an icon on the toolbar or select an item from a drop-down list on the toolbar to set or operate that function. (p.17)

Title Bar

Menu Bar

Toolbar

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The image captured when shooting with the PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3 is displayed on the virtual viewfinder screen. The remote shutter release button for shooting from PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3 is also displayed in the virtual viewfinder display area. (p.28) The following shooting information can also be displayed.

Virtual Viewfinder Display Area

Focusing area indicator

When the focusing area display button is activated, the focusing area indicator appears gray. In addition, when the AF point switching dial on the camera is set to j, you can use the mouse to specify the autofocus area of the image. The focusing AF point is displayed red when an image is focused.

Histogram When the histogram button is activated, a histogram of the image just previewed in the viewfinder display area is displayed.

Viewfinder shooting information

This displays the same shooting information visible in the viewfinder on the connected camera.

Checked Images This shows or hides the Checked images pane.

Focusing area indicator

(AF Point)

Focusing area display button

Histogram button

Remote release button

Captured image Viewfinder shooting information

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To dock the floating virtual viewfinder screen to the main window, click in the upper right corner of the virtual viewfinder screen.

This displays the model name of the connected camera and the name of the attached lens.

The virtual viewfinder screen can be detached from the main window. (Select [Separate screen display] from the [View] menu.) (p.15)

Status Bar

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This executes functions or sets various settings of PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3. For Macintosh, the Menu bar appears at the top of the desktop.

Menu Bar

[File] menu Single shot mode Takes one picture at a time with the PENTAX REMOTE

Assistant 3 and saves it to a specified location. (p.26) Buffer select mode Takes multiple pictures at a time with the PENTAX

REMOTE Assistant 3 and saves them together or saves only the specified pictures. (p.26)

Auto save mode Automatically saves pictures taken with the PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3 to a set location. (p.26) Select [Options] from the [Tools] menu to set the save location. (p.51)

Disconnect Disconnects the camera and closes the main window. Exit Disconnects all cameras connected to the computer and

closes the PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3. (p.9)

[View] menu Detailed viewfinder display

Displays a detailed version of the virtual viewfinder screen of the main window. Displays the virtual viewfinder screen, focusing area display button, and histogram button. (p.13)

Simple viewfinder display

Displays a simplified version of the virtual viewfinder display area of the main window. Displays only the shooting information in the viewfinder, not the virtual viewfinder screen, focusing area display button, or histogram button. (p.13)

Separate screen display

Detaches the virtual viewfinder display area from the main window. This creates the same layout for the main window as when selecting [Simple viewfinder display] from the [View] menu. The virtual viewfinder display area can be detached when [Detailed viewfinder display] is selected.

Toolbar Displays/hides the toolbar. (p.17) Status bar Displays/hides the status bar. (p.14) Shooting Conditions Displays/hides the [Shooting Conditions] dialog box. (p.30) Switch body When multiple cameras are connected to the computer,

this allows you to select from the submenu the camera to be operated with the PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3. (p.20)

Arrange windows Rearranges all open windows.

16 [Camera] menu Shutter release Releases the shutter on the camera. The camera shutter

operates according to the settings in the PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3. You can set the shutter release lock function in the [Options] dialog box when the exposure mode is set to p (Bulb) or when the drive mode is set to j (Continuous shooting). (p.53)

AF execution Operates the autofocus function on the camera. AE lock Turns the camera AE lock on/off. Green Button Operates the same as the green button on the camera in

accordance with the camera setting conditions. Measure manual white balance

Displays the [Measure manual white balance] dialog box. (p.48)

Set-up Displays the [Set-up] dialog box. (p.40) Date Adjust Displays the [Date Adjust] dialog box. (p.40) USER mode settings Displays the [USER mode settings] dialog box. (p.43) Custom Setting Displays the [Custom Setting] dialog box. (p.45)

[Tools] menu Expanded shooting Enables [Interval/Timer shooting] and [Bulb timer]

expanded shooting from the submenu. (p.34) (p.36) Synchronous shooting

Enables synchronized shooting for all cameras with this function activated.

Set body number Displays the [Set body number] dialog box. (p.21) Options Displays the [Options] dialog box. (p.51)

[Help] menu PENTAX REMOTE Assistant Help

Displays the help window.

About PENTAX REMOTE Assistant

Displays the version information of the PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3.

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This section explains the layout and operations of the toolbar of the PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3.

To display the toolbar, select [Toolbar] from the [View] menu. A check ( ) is added to the left of [Toolbar] on the [View] menu and the toolbar is displayed on the main window.

To hide the toolbar, select [Toolbar] from the [View] menu. The check ( ) is removed and the toolbar is removed from the main window.

The following explains the meaning of the toolbar icons, as shown from left to right.

Tool Bar

Displaying/Hiding the Toolbar

Meaning of the Toolbar Icons

Number Icon (button) Description 1

Save Mode

Use the drop-down list to select the save mode ([Single shot mode], [Buffer select mode], or [Auto save mode]) when shooting with PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3. This is the same as selecting [Single shot mode], [Buffer select mode], or [Auto save mode] from the [File] menu. (p.26)

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AF execution

Operates the autofocus function on the camera. This is the same as selecting [AF execution] from the [Camera] menu.

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AE lock

Turns the camera AE lock on/off. This is the same as selecting [AE lock] from the [Camera] menu.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

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Green Button

Operates the same as the green button on the camera in accordance with the camera setting conditions. This is the same as selecting [Green Button] from the [Camera] menu.

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Synchronous shooting

When activated, this releases the shutter for the camera at the same time as the shutters are released on the main windows of the other cameras. This is the same as selecting [Synchronous shooting] from the [Tools] menu.

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Set-up

Displays the [Set-up] dialog box. This is the same as selecting [Set-up] from the [Camera] menu. (p.40)

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Custom Setting

Displays the [Custom Setting] dialog box. This is the same as selecting [Custom Setting] from the [Camera] menu. (p.45)

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Options

Displays the [Options] dialog box. This is the same as selecting [Options] from the [Tools] menu. (p.51)

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Help

Displays the help window. This is the same as selecting [PENTAX REMOTE Assistant Help] from the [Help] menu.

Number Icon (button) Description

19Connecting the Camera to the Computer

This section explains how to connect your camera to your computer.

To use the PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3, connect your camera to your computer using the USB cable supplied with the camera.

You can connect the camera to the computer before starting up or while operating the PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3. The program recognizes the camera, enabling you to use the program functions.

You cannot use the functions of the PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3 when a camera is not connected to the computer.

PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3 can recognize and operate multiple cameras at the same time. When multiple cameras are connected to the computer, one main window is displayed for each connected camera.

Connect the USB cable supplied with the camera to the USB port on the computer and the USB/Video terminal on the camera.

If the computer has multiple USB ports, connect each camera to a USB port on the computer. If the computer has only one USB port, use a USB hub to connect the cameras to the computer.

Connecting the Camera

Auto Power Off does not work when the camera is connected to the computer.

It is recommended to power the camera with the AC adapter when using the PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3 with the camera connected to the computer for a long period of time.

Connecting One Camera

Connecting Multiple Cameras

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If multiple cameras are connected to the computer, you can use the [Switch body] submenu of the [View] menu to select the camera you want to operate and set.

Depending on the type of USB hub you are using, the cameras may not connect to the computer properly.

The PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3 guarantees operation for up to four simultaneously connected cameras. If you connect additional cameras to the computer, the PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3 may not recognize or operate the cameras correctly.

Selecting the Camera for Operations

You can use the [Set body number] dialog box to set and check the body number for each camera. (p.21)

The body number set to each camera is also displayed on the LCD panel of the individual camera.

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You can use the [Set body number] dialog box to change the body number of each camera and the order in which the body numbers are displayed on the [Switch body] submenu of the [View] menu.

To display the [Set body number] dialog box, select [Set body number] from the [Tools] menu.

The body numbers of the currently connected cameras are displayed in the list box in the same order as shown on the [Switch body] submenu of the [View] menu. (Cameras that have an assigned body number but are not connected are displayed as [-----].) The camera with body number [#01] is designated as the master.

When you select a camera from the list, the model name and attached lens name for that camera are displayed in the area below the list box.

When you select a camera from the list and click [Confirm], the self-timer lamp of the selected camera lights. You can confirm the body number and camera response.

[Set Body Number] Dialog Box

Confirming the Selected Camera

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Select a camera from the list and click [Move Up] or [Move Down]. The body number of the camera changes according to position of the camera in the list. Click [OK] to save the changes and apply the changes to the [Switch body] submenu of the [View] menu.

Sorting the [Switch Body] List

Clicking [Cancel] closes the dialog box without saving any changes to the list or the body numbers.

Set body numbers are saved and assigned to the same cameras the next time they are connected to the computer. When a camera is newly added and The same body number already exists. A temporary number will be set and the body number dialog box will be displayed. is displayed, a body number is automatically reassigned. In such a case, confirm the body number in the [Set body number] dialog box and set again as necessary.

23Taking Pictures

This section explains how to take pictures with the PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3. Before taking pictures with the PENTAX REMOTE Assistant, be sure to read the sections Getting Ready to Shoot and Save Modes below.

In addition to connecting the camera to the computer, be sure to make the following preparations and take the precautions described below before taking pictures with the PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3.

The following settings are to be made using the dial and buttons on the camera and cannot be made with the PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3. Be sure to make these settings on the camera before taking pictures.

Getting Ready to Shoot

Camera Settings

Exposure Mode

Select with the mode dial (A) on the camera.

AE Metering Select with the metering mode lever (B) on the camera.

(A)

(B)

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focus mode lever (C) on the camera.

Focusing Area (AF Point) Mode

Set with the AF point switching dial (D) on the camera.

The four camera settings above are displayed on the [Shooting Conditions] dialog box. (p.30)

When the mode dial on the camera is set to A, you can use the [Shooting Conditions] dialog box of the PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3 to select the exposure mode. (p.30)

(C)

(D)

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Review the following precautions before taking pictures with the PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3.

Auto Power Off does not work when the camera is connected to the computer. It is recommended to power the camera with the AC adapter when using the PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3 with the camera connected to the computer for a long period of time.

Check the location of the camera. The PENTAX REMOTE Assistant operates the camera from a remote location. Therefore, be sure to set up the camera according to the location of the subject and computer, and use a tripod or other method to secure the camera at a stable location that provides for an easy connection to the computer. If you are taking pictures outside or frequently change the position of the camera, you may find it useful to use a notebook computer.

Check the save location and available memory on your computer. Regardless of the selected save mode, be sure to set the save location for the pictures to be taken and confirm that the save location has sufficient available memory. It is recommended that you prepare a secondary hard drive or other media device, especially when taking pictures in RAW format or RAW+ format.

Precautions

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There are three modes for saving pictures taken with PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3 to the computer.

In this mode, one picture is taken at a time and saved to a specified location. When you take pictures in this mode, each captured image is displayed on the virtual viewfinder screen along with the [Save As] dialog box.

The [Save As] dialog box displays the destination folder and file name set with the [Options] dialog box. You can also change the destination folder and file name before saving the image. (p.51)

Save Modes

Single Shot Mode

Clicking [Cancel] or closes the [Save As] dialog box and deletes the image without saving it.

Turning off the camera while the [Save As] dialog box is displayed deletes the image without saving it.

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In this mode, you can take multiple pictures at a time and save them together or save only the specified pictures. When you take pictures in this mode, the [Camera buffer] window is displayed. For each picture taken, an image of the picture is added to the [Camera buffer] window.

You can resize the [Camera buffer] window by dragging the sides or corners of the window.

Buffer Select Mode

In buffer select mode, the captured images are temporarily stored to the buffer memory of the camera. Even if the images are stored to the computer, they are not deleted from the buffer memory of the camera. Once the buffer memory of the camera becomes full, you cannot take any more pictures. Be sure to delete images saved to the computer or unneeded images from the buffer memory accordingly.

If you change the save mode (to single shot mode or auto save mode) while thumbnails are displayed on the [Camera buffer] window, the message [The camera buffer memory will be cleared. OK?] is displayed. Clicking [OK] deletes the images displayed on the [Camera buffer] window and the images in the buffer memory of the camera.

Turning the camera off also deletes the images displayed on the [Camera buffer] window and the images in the buffer memory of the camera.

28 A checkbox is displayed in the upper right corner of each thumbnail on the [Camera buffer] window. You can select an image by clicking the checkbox and adding a check ( ), and then use the toolbar on the [Camera buffer] window to perform the operations below.

In this mode, captured images are saved automatically to a set location. Use the [Options] dialog box to set the destination folder and the file naming conventions. (p.51)

You cannot use the virtual viewfinder screen of the PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3 to check the composition of the picture prior to shooting. Use the viewfinder on the camera to compose the picture.

To select all the images on the [Camera buffer] window, click on the toolbar.

Saves the selected image(s). The [Save As] dialog box is displayed for each image. The [Save As] dialog box displays the destination folder and file name set with the [Options] dialog box. You can also change the destination folder and file name before saving the image. (p.51) Deletes the selected image(s). A warning dialog box is displayed. Click [OK] after confirming the operation.

Auto Save Mode

Taking Pictures

Checking the Composition

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You can use the [Shooting Conditions] dialog box to set and check the exposure and image quality settings. (p.30)

After checking the composition, perform the following operations as necessary before taking pictures.

Select [Shutter release] on the [Camera] menu or click the remote shutter release button to release the shutter on the active camera and take a picture.

When you select [Shutter release] on the [Camera] menu or click the remote shutter release button, the operation of the shutter on the camera may differ depending on the camera setting. For more information, see the Operating Manual of the camera or [Save Modes] in Taking Pictures (p.26) and the [Options] Dialog Box (p.51) in this manual.

Setting the Shooting Conditions

AF Execution, AE Lock, and Green Button

Select [AF execution] from the [Camera] menu or, click (AF execution) on the toolbar

Operates the autofocus function on the camera. Use this when taking pictures in autofocus mode. This is the same as pointing the lens toward the subject in autofocus mode and pressing the shutter release button on the camera halfway or the = button on the camera. In the virtual viewfinder display area, the focused AF point is displayed in red.

Select [AE lock] from the [Camera] menu or, click (AE lock) on the toolbar

Turns the camera AE lock on/off. This is the same as pressing the L button on the camera.

Select [Green Button] from the [Camera] menu or, click (Green Button) on the toolbar

Operates the same as the green button on the camera in accordance with the camera setting conditions.

Taking the Picture

30 [Shooting Conditions] Dialog Box

This section explains the settings on the [Shooting Conditions] dialog box.

You can use this dialog box to check the shooting settings of the camera and change them as necessary. One dialog box is displayed for each connected camera.

When you connect the camera to the computer and start up the PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3, the [Shooting Conditions] dialog box for the connected camera is displayed. To hide this dialog box, select [Shooting Conditions] from the [View] menu to remove the check next to the menu item, or click in the upper right corner of the dialog box. To display this dialog box again, select [Shooting Conditions] from the [View] menu.

[Shooting Conditions] Dialog Box

Displaying/Hiding the [Shooting Conditions] Dialog Box

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The [Shooting Conditions] dialog box displays the current settings on the camera. When any changes are made to the settings using this dialog box, the changes are applied to the settings on the camera.

One [Shooting Conditions] dialog box is displayed for each connected camera. To display the [Shooting Conditions] dialog box for another connected camera, select the desired camera from the [Switch body] submenu on the [View] menu, and then select [Shooting Conditions] from the [View] menu. (p.20)

Shooting Condition Settings

Exposure Mode This is only activated and can be changed when the mode dial on the camera is set to A.

AE Metering You cannot change this setting using the PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3.

Flash Mode You can change this setting according to the shooting mode. You can set this even when the built-in flash on the camera is not popped up. You cannot select r (Wireless mode) when the drive mode is set to i (3 sec. delay shooting).

Drive Mode You can change this setting. If you select i (3 sec. delay shooting) when the flash mode is set to r (Wireless mode), the flash mode changes to E (Flash On). You cannot select j (Continuous shooting) when the exposure mode is set to p (Bulb). When the u is connected, j (Burst Shooting) cannot be selected.

Synchronize You can copy the current settings to other cameras when multiple cameras are connected to the computer. Click [Synchronize] to display the [Synchronize shooting conditions] dialog box. Add a check next to the body number of the camera you wish to set the same conditions on, and then click [OK].

Shutter Speed This setting is available and can be changed when the shooting mode is set to e (Hyper-program), b (Shutter priority), L (Shutter & Aperture priority), or a (Hyper-manual).

Aperture This setting is available and can be changed when the shooting mode is set to e (Hyper-program), c (Aperture priority), L (Shutter & Aperture priority), a (Hyper-manual), p (Bulb), or M (Flash X-sync speed).

32 EV Compensation

This setting is available and can be changed when the shooting mode is set to e (Hyper-program), K (Sensitivity priority), b (Shutter priority), c (Aperture priority), or L (Shutter & Aperture priority).

Flash Compensation

This setting is available and can be changed when the shooting mode is set to a mode other than B (Green).

Exposure Bracket

This setting is available and can be changed when the shooting mode is set to a mode other than B (Green) or p (Bulb). Sets the number of frames and the step interval.

Extended Bracket

This setting is available and can be changed when the shooting mode is set to a mode other than B (Green). Sets the type of bracket shooting and step interval. The available types of bracket shooting are [White Balance], [Sharpness], [Saturation], [Contrast] and [Hue]. [Hue] is available only for the u and [Saturation] and [Hue] are not available when Image Tone is set to [Monochrome]. The available step intervals vary depending on the connected PENTAX camera model.

Expand Dynamic Range

When the u is connected, select [D-Range] to enable wide dynamic range processing.

Sensitivity You can set this to [AUTO] or from [100] to [3200] (or up to 6400 according to the setting in the [Custom Setting] dialog box). However, you can only set up to 1600 when the shooting mode is set to p (Bulb) or when the q is connected, and you can only select [AUTO] when the shooting mode is set to L (Shutter & Aperture priority). You cannot select [AUTO] when the exposure mode is set to a (Hyper-manual), p (Bulb), or M (Flash X-sync speed). Options available in the [Sensitivity] pull-down menu differ depending on the [Exposure Mode] setting and [Sensitivity Steps] setting in the [Custom Setting] dialog box. When this is set to [AUTO], you can set the upper and lower limits of the automatic sensitivity correction range.

Color Space You can select from [sRGB] or [AdobeRGB]. You cannot change this setting when the q is connected and the Custom Setting is set to [Off].

White Balance You can change this setting. When the color temperature is specified, you can select the color temperature from the pull-down list. You can also fine tune the GM compensation and BA compensation. Set [Fine tune when AWB] to [Enabled] in the [Custom Setting] dialog box to fine tune when white balance is set to Auto.

33 Image Tone You can change this setting.

When the u is connected, select from [Bright], [Natural], [Portrait], [Landscape], [Vibrant] and [Monochrome]. If [Monochrome] is selected, [Toning] and [Filter Effect] are enabled in place of [Saturation] and [Hue]. When the q is connected, select [Bright] or [Natural].

Saturation You can change this setting (except when [Image Tone] is set to [Monochrome]). The available number of levels differs depending on the connected camera.

Hue When the u is connected, you can change this setting (except when [Image Tone] is set to [Monochrome]).

Contrast You can change this setting. The available number of levels differs depending on the connected camera.

Fine Sharpness When the u is connected, click the (Sharpness) icon to switch to (Fine Sharpness).

Sharpness You can change this setting. The available number of levels differs depending on the connected camera.

Toning You can change this setting when the u is connected and [Image Tone] is set to [Monochrome].

Filter Effect You can change this setting when the u is connected and [Image T