Asahi Pentax K-s1 Setup Guide

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Start Guide
Thank you for purchasing the PENTAX K-S1
digital camera.
This Start Guide provides information on how to
get your PENTAX K-S1 ready for use and its
basic operations. To ensure proper operation,
please read this Start Guide before using the
camera.
For details on how to use the various shooting
methods and settings, please refer to the
Operating Manual (PDF) posted on our website.
Refer to p.52 for details on the Operating Manual.
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Summary of Contents

Page 1 - Start Guide

Start GuideThank you for purchasing the PENTAX K-S1 digital camera.This Start Guide provides information on how to get your PENTAX K-S1 ready for use

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8The captured image and shooting information are displayed in single image display of the playback mode.Press G to change the type of information disp

Page 3 - Contents

9When shooting with the viewfinder, the following information appears in the viewfinder.t Memo• You can adjust the diopter in the viewfinder using the

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10The camera functions and their settings can be selected and changed by using the following ways.You can set frequently used shooting functions. Pres

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11Most functions are set from the menus. The functions that can be set on the control panel can also be set from the menus.Using the MenusF12GPSGPS2GP

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12Menu ListRec. Mode MenusMenu Item Function Default SettingA1Custom Image *1 *4Sets the image finishing tone such as color and contrast before shooti

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13A2Lens CorrectionDistortion Correction *4Reduces distortions occurring due to lens properties. OffLat-Chromatic-Ab Adj *4Reduces lateral chromatic a

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14*1 The function appears in modes other than S or W mode.*2 The function appears in S mode.*3 The function appears in W mode.*4 The functions can als

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15*1 The functions can also be set from the control panel.Movie MenuMenu Item Function Default SettingC1Movie Capture Settings *1Sets the number of re

Page 10 - Playback Info Display

16Set-up MenusMenu Item Function Default SettingD1Language/W Changes the display language. EnglishDate Adjustment Sets the date and time and the displ

Page 11 - Viewfinder

17D3Flicker Reduction Cuts down on the screen flicker by setting the power frequency. 50HzAuto Power OffSets the time until the camera turns off autom

Page 12 - Using the Control Panel

Checking the Contents of the PackageHot shoe cover FK(Installed on camera)Eyecup FR(Installed on camera)Body mount cover(Installed on camera)Rechargea

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18Custom Setting MenusMenu Item Function Default SettingE11 EV Steps Sets the adjustment steps for exposure. 1/3 EV Steps2 Sensitivity Steps Sets the

Page 14 - Menu List

19E315 AF.S SettingSets the action priority for when the focus mode is set to x and 0 is fully pressed.Focus-priority16 1st Frame Action in AF.CSets t

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201 Pass the end of the strap through the strap lug and secure it on the inside of the clasp.2 Attach the other end in the same manner.1 Make sure tha

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211 Connect the AC plug cord to the battery charger.2 Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet.3 Face the A mark on the battery up, and insert it i

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224 Close the battery/memory card cover.1 Turn the main switch to [ON].The lamp lights up in green.The [Language/W] screen appears.2 Use ABCD to selec

Page 18 - Set-up Menus

237 Press B to select [Text Size] and press D.8 Use AB to select [Std.] or [Large], and press E.Selecting [Large] increases the text size of the selec

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241 Press F.The A1 menu appears.2 Use V to display D4 menu.3 Use AB to select [Format] and press D.The [Format] screen appears.4 Press A to select [Fo

Page 20 - Custom Setting Menus

25The selected capture mode is displayed on the monitor (Guide Display).4 Look through the viewfinder to view the subject.When using a zoom lens, turn

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26Select the capture mode that suits the subject and shooting conditions.The following capture modes are available on this camera.t Memo• The function

Page 22 - 3 Align the lens mount index

273 Press E.The camera is in standby mode.Turn V to change the scene mode.1 Set the mode dial to W .The effects mode palette appears.2 Select an effec

Page 23 - AC plug cord

1Names and Functions of the Working Parts ...3Operating Controls ... 4Monitor ...

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28x: Available #: Restricted ×: Not available*1 You can set the value to be changed in [Button Customization] of the A4 menu.*2 [ISO AUTO] is

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291 Press A in standby mode.2 Use AB to select an item.3 Use V to change the value.4 Press E.The camera returns to standby mode.1 Press J, and then tu

Page 26 - Basic Shooting Operation

301 Turn the main switch to C.The lamp lights red and the Live View image is displayed.2 Turn the mode dial to select the desired capture mode.The fol

Page 27 - 1 Press K in Step 4 of

311 Press C in standby mode.2 Select a flash mode.3 Press E.The camera returns to standby mode.4 Press 1.The built-in flash is popped up.t Memo• The f

Page 28 - 2 Select a scene mode

321 Press D in standby mode.2 Select a drive mode.3 Press E.The camera returns to standby mode.u Caution• There are restrictions on some drive modes w

Page 29 - 2 Select an effects mode

331 Press 3.The camera enters playback mode and the most recently captured image is displayed (single image display).2 Review the captured image.Avail

Page 30 - 2 Turn V

34Playback functions can be set from the playback mode palette as well as the B1 menu.With the playback mode palette, you can use image editing functi

Page 31 - 1 Press J, and then turn V

35×: Not availableRestrictions on Each Capture ModeCapture ModeFunctionRSW Mbfcdimqeoghjstvk l p uSensitivity×× ×*1Flash×× ×Drive ModeContinuous Shoot

Page 32 - Recordable Time

36*1 [ISO AUTO] is not available.*2 Fixed to; the setting cannot be changed.*3 Fixed to a specific setting; the setting cannot be changed.*4 Specific

Page 33 - 4 Press 1

37All capture modes are available when a DA, DA L, or FA J lens is used, or when a lens with an 9 position is used with the aperture ring set to the 9

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2Regarding copyrightsImages taken with this camera that are for anything other than personal enjoyment cannot be used without permission according to

Page 35 - 2 Review the captured image

38Model DescriptionImage Capture UnitFile FormatsViewfinderLive ViewLCD MonitorWhite BalanceMain SpecificationsTypeTTL autofocus, auto-exposure SLR di

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39Autofocus SystemExposure ControlShutterDrive ModesFlashPreset ModesAuto White Balance, Multi Auto White Balance, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescen

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40Capture FunctionsMoviePlayback FunctionsCustomizationCustom ImageBright, Natural, Portrait, Landscape, Vibrant, Radiant, Muted, Bleach Bypass, Rever

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41Power SupplyInterfacesDimensions and WeightIncluded AccessoriesOptional AccessoriesE-Dial Programming/Button CustomizationM button: Green Button, On

Page 39 - AF mount

42(When using the fully charged battery)• The image storage capacity (normal recording and flash use 50%) is based on measuring conditions in accordan

Page 40 - Main Specifications

43t Memo• QuickTime is required to play back movies transferred to a computer with an OS other than Windows 8 and Windows 8.1. (A computer with Window

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44We have paid close attention to the safety of this camera. When using this camera, we request your special attention regarding items marked with the

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45• Do not touch or short-circuit the terminal area of the AC plug cord while the cord is plugged in.• Do not handle the power plug with wet hands. Th

Page 43 - K, Body mount cover

46• When the camera has not been used for a long time, confirm that it is still working properly, particularly prior to taking important pictures (suc

Page 44 - Playback Time

47• The SD Memory Card is equipped with a write-protect switch. Setting the switch to LOCK prevents new data from being recorded on the card, the stor

Page 45 - Macintosh

3Names and Functions of the Working PartsTripodsocketBattery/memory card coverRemote control receiverAF couplerMirrorLens unlock buttonLens informatio

Page 46 - For Using Your Camera Safely

48All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.This product supports PRINT Image Matching III. PRINT Image Matching enabled digita

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49All our cameras purchased through authorized bona fide photographic distribution channels are guaranteed against defects of material or workmanship

Page 48 - Storing Your Camera

50For customers in USASTATEMENT OF FCC COMPLIANCEThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditi

Page 49 - Trademarks

51Declaration of ConformityAccording to 47CFR, Parts 2 and 15 forClass B Personal Computers and PeripheralsWe: RICOH IMAGING AMERICAS CORPORATIONLocat

Page 50 - AVC Patent Portfolio License

522. In other countries outside the EUThese symbols are only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard used products, please contact your lo

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• Specifications and external dimensions are subject to change without notice.53090 Copyright © RICOH IMAGING COMPANY, LTD. 2014R01DTG14 Printed in Ph

Page 53 - Declaration of Conformity

41 EV Compensation button (J/J)Press to change the exposure compensation value. (p.29)In K/L mode, use this button to switch the value to be changed b

Page 54 - Information on the Operating

50 Playback button (3)Switches to playback mode. (p.33) Press the button again to switch to capture mode.a MENU button (F)Displays a menu. Press this

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6With this camera, you can take pictures while looking through the viewfinder or while viewing the image on the monitor.When using the viewfinder, you

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7A modeLive View1 Capture mode 13 Histogram2 Flash Mode 14 EV Compensation3 Drive Mode 15 EV bar scale4 White Balance 16 Operation guide5 Custom Image

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