Pentax IST DS2 User Manual
Operating manual, Opera ting m anual, Slr digital camera

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Operating Manual
For optimum camera performance, please read 
the Operating Manual before using the camera.
SLR Digital Camera
Document Outline
- FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA
- ABOUT THE CAMERA
- PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY USAGE
- Care to be Taken During Handling
- Contents
- Composition of the Operating Manual
- 1 Before Using Your Camera
- 2 Getting Started
- 3 Basic Operations- Basic Shooting Operation
- Selecting the Appropriate Capturing Mode for Scenes
- Using the Zoom Lens
- Using the Built-in Flash
- Other Shooting Modes
- Playing Back Still Pictures
- Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment
- Processing Images with Filters
- Deleting Images
- Setting the Printing Service (DPOF)
- Printing Using PictBridge
 
- 4 Menu Reference
- 5 Function Reference- Setting the Recorded Pixels and Quality Level
- Focusing
- Setting the Exposure
- Using the Built-in Flash
- Settings During Playback
- Camera Settings- Formatting the SD Memory Card
- Turning the Beep On and Off
- Changing the Date and Time and the Display Style
- Setting the World Time
- Setting the Display Language
- Turning the Guide Display On and Off
- Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor
- Selecting the Video Output Format
- Setting Auto Power Off
- Resetting the File Number
- Setting the Instant Review
 
- Resetting to Default Settings
 
- 6 Appendix
