Asahi Pentax K-S2 Setup Guide

Start GuideSLR Digital CameraThank you for purchasing the PENTAX K-S2 digital camera.This Start Guide provides information on how to get your PENTAX K

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

9t Memo• You can adjust the image sharpness in the viewfinder using the diopter adjustment lever. If it is difficult to move the diopter adjustment le

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

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 MenusF12GPSGPSGPS

12Menu ListRec. Mode MenusMenu Item Function Default SettingA1Exposure Mode *1Temporarily changes the exposure mode when the mode dial is set to O or

13A2Clarity Enhancement *4Enhances the texture and surface details of the subject. OffLens CorrectionDistortion Correction *4Reduces distortions occur

14A4Instant ReviewDisplay Time Sets the Instant Review display time. 1sec.Zoom Review Displays the magnified image during Instant Review. OnSave RAW D

15*1 The function appears only when the mode dial is set to O or P.*2 The function appears in modes other than S mode.*3 The function appears in S mod

16Playback MenuMenu Item Function Default SettingB1SlideshowDisplay Duration Sets an image display interval. 3sec.Screen Effect Sets a transition effe

17Set-up MenusMenu Item Function Default SettingD1Language/W Changes the display language. EnglishDate Adjustment Sets the date and time and the displ

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

18D3Flicker Reduction Cuts down on the screen flicker by setting the power frequency. 50HzAuto Power OffSets the time until the camera turns off autom

19Custom Setting MenusMenu Item Function Default SettingE11 EV Steps Sets the adjustment steps for exposure. 1/3 EV Steps2 Sensitivity Steps Sets the

20E315 Color Temperature StepsSets the adjustment steps for the Color Temperature option of the white balance.Kelvin16 Superimpose AF Area Displays th

211 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

221 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

231 Make sure that the camera is turned off.2 Slide the memory card cover in the direction of 1 and then rotate it to open as shown by 2.3 Insert the

24u Caution• To close the monitor with the LCD screen facing inward, rotate the monitor 180° backward in Step 2.• When the monitor is closed with the

256 Press E.The camera returns to the [Initial Setting] screen.7 Press B to select [Text Size] and press D .8 Use AB to select [Std.] or [Large], and

261 Press F.The A1 menu appears.2 Use Q or R to display D4 menu.3 Use AB to select [Format] and press D.The [Format] screen appears.4 Press A to selec

273 Set the focus mode switch to v.4 Turn the mode dial and align the dial indicator to R.The selected capture mode is displayed on the monitor (Guide

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

281 Press K in Step 5 of “Shooting with the Viewfinder” (p.26).The Live View image is displayed on the monitor.Available operations2 Position the subj

29u Caution• The self-portrait shutter button does not work with a halfway press and needs to be fully pressed down. If the button is pressed when the

301 Set the mode dial to S.The scene mode selection screen appears.2 Select a scene mode.3 Press E.The camera is in standby mode.Turn R to change the

311 Set the mode dial to Y .2 Turn R to set the range in which to change the exposure.Select from ±1, ±2, or ±3.x: Available #: Restricted ×:

321 Set the mode dial to the desired exposure mode.Q or R appears on the status screen for the value that can be changed.The value that can be changed

331 Press J, and then turn R.e and the compensation value are displayed on the status screen, Live View screen, and in the viewfinder during adjustmen

344 Press 0 fully.Movie recording starts.In the upper left area of the monitor, “REC” blinks.5 Press 0 fully again.Movie recording stops.6 Return the

35Available operations3 Press E.The camera returns to standby mode.4 Press 1.The built-in flash is popped up.t Memo• The flash modes that can be selec

363 Press G to change detailed settings, and press E.4 Press E.The camera returns to standby mode.u Caution• There are restrictions on some drive mode

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

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

38Playback functions can be set from the playback mode palette as well as the B1 menu (p.16).Press B in single image display of the playback mode to d

391 Press and hold the self-portrait shutter button.A beep sounds and [Wi-Fi enabled] appears on the screen.2 Release the self-portrait shutter button

40#: Restricted ×: Not availableRestrictions on Each Capture ModeCapture ModeFunctionRSY MCbcdimqeo fghjstvk l p uSensitivity×× ×*1#*2Flash×× ×× ×D

41*1 [ISO AUTO] is not available.*2 Can be set from ISO 100 to ISO 3200 only when the capture mode is set to o.*3 Fixed to; the setting cannot be chan

42#: Restricted ×: Not available*1 There is a restriction on the minimum value for [Interval].*2 [Bracketing] is not available.Restrictions on the

43All 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

44Model DescriptionImage Capture UnitFile FormatsViewfinderLive ViewLCD MonitorMain SpecificationsTypeTTL autofocus, auto-exposure SLR digital camera

45White BalanceAutofocus SystemExposure ControlShutterDrive ModesTypeMethod using a combination of the CMOS image sensor and the light source detectio

46FlashCapture FunctionsMovieInterval Shooting[Interval Shooting]Interval: 2 sec. to 24 hr., Standby Interval: minimum time or 1 sec. to 24 hr., Numbe

47Playback FunctionsCustomizationCustom ImageBright, Natural, Portrait, Landscape, Vibrant, Radiant, Muted, Bleach Bypass, Reversal Film, Monochrome,

3Names and Functions of the Working PartsRemote control receiverLens unlock buttonLens informationcontactsLens mount indexSpeakerAF assist lightBuilt-

48Power SupplyInterfacesWireless LANNFCDimensions and WeightIncluded AccessoriesOptional AccessoriesCopyright InformationNames of “Photographer” and “

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

50MacintoshOS OS X 10.10, 10.9, 10.8, or 10.7CPU Intel Core 2 Duo or higherRAM 2 GB or moreHDDFor installing and starting up the program:100 MB or mor

51SymbolsA menu... 12C menu... 15B menu... 16D menu ...

52EE-Dial Programming ... 14Electronic Level ... 9, 13EV Compensation ... 33EV Steps ... 19Exposure Mod

53Program Automatic Exposure ... 31Protect ... 38Protect All Images ... 16Pr

54We have paid close attention to the safety of this camera. When using this camera, we request your special attention regarding items marked with the

55• 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

56• 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

57• 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

41 EV Compensation button (J)Press to change the exposure compensation value. (p.33)In playback mode, the last JPEG image taken can also be saved in R

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59This product includes software licensed under the BSD License. BSD license is a form of license which permits the redistribution of the software pro

60All our cameras purchased through authorized bona fide photographic distribution channels are guaranteed against defects of material or workmanship

61For customers in USASTATEMENT OF FCC COMPLIANCEThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditi

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50 Rear e-dial (R)Changes the values for camera settings such as exposure. (p.32)You can change the menu tabs when a menu screen is displayed. (p.11)Y

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

7Status Screen1 Capture mode 17 Flash Mode2 AE Lock 18 Focusing area (AF point)3 Focus Method 19 Drive Mode4 Custom Image 20 White Balance5 Digital Fi