Pentax K-m/K2000 - Manual (Page 144)

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With the AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ, you can discharge the flash to take a
picture at a shutter speed faster than 1/180 second.
Attaching and Using the AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ
1 Remove the cover of the hot shoe and attach the external flash
(AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ) to the camera.
2 Set the exposure mode to b (Shutter Priority) or a (Manual).
3 Turn on the camera and the external flash.
4 Set the external flash sync mode to HSb (high-speed flash sync).
5 Confirm that the external flash is fully charged and then take a picture.
By using two external flashes (AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ) or using the
built-in flash with an external flash, you can shoot in P-TTL flash mode
without connecting the flash units with a cord.
• P-TTL auto is only available with the AF540FGZ, AF360FGZ, AF200FG or
AF160FC flash unit.
• The b will light in the viewfinder when the flash is ready (fully charged).
• For details such as operation method and effective distance, please read the
external flash manual.
• The flash does not discharge when the subject is bright enough when Flash
Mode is g or i. Therefore, it may not be suitable for daylight-sync shooting.
• Never press the K button when any external flash unit is attached to the
camera. The built-in flash will hit the external flash. If you want to use both at
once, see p.146 for the connection method.
Using High-Speed Flash Sync Mode
• The b will light in the viewfinder when the flash is ready (fully charged).
• High-speed flash sync is available only when the shutter speed is faster than
1/180 sec.
• High-speed flash sync is not available when the shutter speed is set to h.
Using in Wireless Mode