Operating Manual (Version 3.
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.
1 Contents Provided Software ............................................................... 3 Software Provided....................................................................................3 System Requirements..............................................................................4 Installing the Software......................................................... 5 When Using Windows ..............................................................................5 When Using Macintosh ..........
2 Number of Shots ....................................................................................38 Exposure Time .......................................................................................38 Composite ..............................................................................................38 [Set-up]/[Date Adjust] Dialog Box .................................... 40 [Set-up] Dialog Box ................................................................................
Provided Software The CD-ROM (S-SW75) provided with the u contains the following software: • PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3 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.
4 System Requirements The following are the system requirements for installing PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3 and operating and setting the camera from your PC. Windows System Requirements • 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.
Installing 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.
6 4 5 Click [PENTAX REMOTE Assistant]. Select the desired language in the Select Language screen and click [OK]. Some operating environments select the language automatically. Continue with the installation in step 6. The installer starts. 6 The installer starts. Click [Next]. Follow the instructions on the screen and continue with the installation.
7 When Using Macintosh 1 Turn on your Macintosh. Close any other software that is open. 2 3 Place the provided CD-ROM (S-SW75) into the CD-ROM drive on your Macintosh. 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 6 Select the operating system to install to. Click [PENTAX REMOTE Assistant]. Follow the instructions on the screen and continue with the installation.
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. Connecting the 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. (p.19) You can connect the camera to the computer before starting up or while operating the PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3.
9 Opening PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3 For Windows 1 2 Select the start menu on the desktop. 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. You can save the settings on the [USER mode settings] and [Custom Setting] dialog boxes to the computer.
10 Closing PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3 Select [Quit PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3] from the [PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3] menu on the desktop menu bar. 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 In the PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3 window, select [PENTAX REMOTE Assistant] J [PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3] from the [Tools] menu.
11 Main Window Layout This section explains the layout of the PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3 main window and the functions of the various window elements. Tool bar Title bar Virtual viewfinder display area Menu bar Status bar • 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.
12 Title Bar 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) Menu Bar 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) Toolbar The toolbar displays the icons of frequently used functions available in the menus.
13 Virtual Viewfinder Display Area Focusing area indicator (AF Point) Focusing area display button Histogram button Remote release button Captured image Viewfinder shooting information 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.
14 The virtual viewfinder screen can be detached from the main window. (Select [Separate screen display] from the [View] menu.) (p.15) To dock the floating virtual viewfinder screen to the main window, click in the upper right corner of the virtual viewfinder screen. Status Bar This displays the model name of the connected camera and the name of the attached lens.
15 Menu Bar This executes functions or sets various settings of PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3. For Macintosh, the Menu bar appears at the top of the desktop. [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.
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.
17 Tool Bar This section explains the layout and operations of the toolbar of the PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Displaying/Hiding the Toolbar 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.
18 Number Icon (button) Description 4 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. 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.
Connecting the Camera to the Computer This section explains how to connect your camera to your computer. Connecting the Camera 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.
20 • 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.
21 [Set Body Number] Dialog Box 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.
22 Sorting the [Switch Body] List 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. • 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.
Taking Pictures 23 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. Getting Ready to Shoot 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.
24 Focus Mode Select with the focus mode lever (C) on the camera. Focusing Area (AF Point) Mode Set with the AF point switching dial (D) on the camera. (C) (D) • 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.
25 Precautions 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.
26 Save Modes There are three modes for saving pictures taken with PENTAX REMOTE Assistant 3 to the computer. Single Shot Mode 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.
27 Buffer Select Mode 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. • In buffer select mode, the captured images are temporarily stored to 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. 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.
29 Setting the Shooting Conditions You can use the [Shooting Conditions] dialog box to set and check the exposure and image quality settings. (p.30) AF Execution, AE Lock, and Green Button After checking the composition, perform the following operations as necessary before taking pictures. 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.
30 [Shooting Conditions] Dialog Box This section explains the settings on the [Shooting Conditions] dialog box. [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.
31 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 The [Shooting Conditions] dialog box displays the current settings on the camera.
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).
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.
34 Expanded Shooting - Interval/Timer Shooting This section explains the settings of and how to take pictures with interval/ timer shooting. Interval/Timer Shooting You can use interval shooting to take multiple pictures at a specified time interval, and you can use timer shooting to start shooting at a specified time. Click [Start] to take pictures with the interval/timer shooting settings. To cancel this operation, click [Cancel] or click in the upper right corner of the dialog box.
35 Time Delay Sets the time (timer) until shooting starts after [Start] is clicked. You can set this from 0 seconds to 12 hours, 0 minutes, and 0 seconds. Interval Sets the time interval between shots when [Number of shots] is set to [2] or more (Interval shooting). You can set this from 0 seconds to 24 hours, 0 minutes, and 0 seconds. If the interval time is set to a very short time or is set shorter than the exposure time, the actual shooting interval may be longer than the set interval time.
36 Expanded Shooting - Bulb Timer This section explains the settings of and how to take pictures with bulb timer shooting. Bulb Timer Shooting You can use bulb timer shooting to take multiple pictures at a specified time interval using a long exposure. There are two bulb timer shooting modes: [With one body] mode for taking pictures with one camera and [With multiple bodies] mode for take pictures with multiple cameras.
37 Displaying the [Bulb Timer] Dialog Box To display the [Bulb timer] dialog box, select [Expanded shooting] and [Bulb timer] from the [Tools] menu. Time Delay Sets the time (timer) until shooting starts after [Start] is clicked. You can set this from 0 seconds to 12 hours, 0 minutes, and 0 seconds. Interval Sets the time interval between shots when [Number of shots] is set to [2] or more. You can set this from 0 seconds to 60 minutes and 0 seconds.
38 Number of Shots Sets the number of pictures to be taken. When this is set to [1], the [Interval], [Exposure time increment for second and subsequent frames], and [Composite] settings are disabled. You can set this from [1] to [9]. Exposure Time Sets [Exposure time for first frame] and [Exposure time increment for second and subsequent frames] in [With one body] mode. Sets [Exposure time] in [With multiple bodies] mode.
39 When [Add] or [Average] is selected, the [Exposure time increment for second and subsequent frames] setting is disabled and the exposure time is fixed to the [Exposure time for first frame] setting. Alignment Sets whether to align the composite image when [Add] or [Average] is selected.
40 [Set-up]/[Date Adjust] Dialog Box This section explains the settings on the [Set-up] and [Date Adjust] dialog box. [Set-up] Dialog Box You can use this window to change the Beep, World Time, Guide display, Brightness Level, Video Output, Folder Name, Dust Removal, and File Name settings available on the [Set-up] menu of the camera. Click [OK] to apply the settings to the camera. To cancel this operation, click [Cancel] or click of the dialog box.
41 Set-up Settings The [Set-up] dialog box displays the current settings of the camera. Click [OK] to apply the changed settings to the camera. Beep Sets whether to turn the operation sounds on or off. To make individual settings, add a check next to the item for which operation sounds are to be used. World Time Select the radio button for the desired world time location (X (Destination) or W (Hometown)). To set daylight saving time, add a check next to [DST].
42 [Date Adjust] Dialog Box Sets the date on the camera. To display the [Date Adjust] dialog box, select [Date Adjust] from the [Camera] menu. Set the date style, date, and time, and then click [OK] to apply the settings to the camera. To cancel this operation, click [Cancel] or click in the upper right corner of the dialog box. For more information, see the Operating Manual of the camera.
[USER Mode Settings] Dialog Box This section explains the settings on the [USER mode settings] dialog box. [USER Mode Settings] Dialog Box You can use this dialog box to change the USER mode settings of the camera as necessary. You can also save the settings to the computer and load settings from a saved file. Click [OK] to apply the settings to the camera. To cancel this operation, click [Cancel] or click of the dialog box.
44 USER Mode Settings The following items can be set in the [USER Mode Settings] dialog box. USER mode settings Exposure Mode Flash Mode EV Compensation Exposure Bracket Drive Mode Flash Compensation Extended Bracket ISO Sensitivity Color Space Auto Sensitivity Adjustment Range and Expand Dynamic Range White Balance White Balance Correction File Format Recorded Pixels JPEG Quality Image Tone Saturation Sharpness Contrast • For more information, see the Operating Manual of the camera.
[Custom Setting] Dialog Box This section explains the settings on the [Custom Setting] dialog box. [Custom Setting] Dialog Box You can use this dialog box to check the settings on the [Custom Setting] menu of the camera and change them as necessary. You can also save the settings to the computer and load settings from a saved file. Displaying the [Custom Setting] Dialog Box To display the [Custom Setting] dialog box, select [Custom Setting] from the [Camera] menu.
46 Custom Settings The [Custom Setting] dialog box displays the current settings of the camera. Click [OK] to apply the changed settings to the camera. The [Custom Setting] dialog box settings are divided into five tabs labeled [Page 1], [Page 2], [Page 3], [Page 4], and [Page 5].
47 Changing the Custom Settings To change a setting, select the setting from the drop-down menu next to that item. If a setting on the drop-down menu is grayed out and cannot be changed, add a check next to [Setting] to enable the Custom Setting. Click [OK] to apply the settings to the camera. To cancel this operation, click [Cancel] or click of the window. in the upper right corner Saving the Custom Settings to the Computer Click [Save As] to display the [Save As] dialog box.
48 [Measure Manual White Balance] Dialog Box This section explains the settings on the [Measure manual white balance] dialog box. [Measure Manual White Balance] Dialog Box The Measure manual white balance function sets the color standard by measuring the white color at a desired location according to the lighting conditions for shooting. You can use the [Measure manual white balance] dialog box to measure the manual white balance on the computer.
49 Shutter Release Under the light to adjust the white balance, fully display a white sheet of paper in the viewfinder or select a white area as the subject. Click [Shutter release] to display the viewfinder image in the [Measure manual white balance] dialog box. [Change Area] Click [Change area] to set the measurement area to full measurement or spot measurement. When spot measurement is selected, specify the measurement area by dragging with the mouse or specifying with the cursor keys.
50 [Measure] After determining the measurement area, click [Measure] to measure the white balance. If [Manual white balance was measured successfully.] is displayed, the white balance setting is applied to the camera. If the manual white balance setting fails, [Failed to measure manual white balance.] is displayed, change the measurement area or subject and try measuring the white balance again.
[Options] Dialog Box This section explains the settings on the [Options] dialog box. [Options] Dialog Box You can use the [Options] dialog box to set the image file save settings in auto save mode and the function setting for the remote shutter release button on the main window. Displaying the [Options] Dialog Box To display the [Options] dialog box, select [Options] from the [Tools] menu.
52 Auto-Save Setting Sets the settings for the image file destination and file naming conventions in auto save mode. Setting the Destination Click [Browse] to display the directory tree of the computer, and then select the destination folder. You can also create a new folder. Setting the File Naming Conventions In auto save mode, captured images are saved using the sequential number file name based on the settings below. Base file name Sets the character string that is used as the base of the file name.
53 The file name format is as follows. 01_ABCD0001.JPG 01_ ABCD 0001 .JPG Body number Base file name Sequential number Extension Remote Release Button Function Sets the function of the remote shutter release button on the main window (and [Shutter release] on the [Camera] menu). (p.16) AF with Remote Release Add a check next to this item to take pictures with autofocus when you click the remote shutter release button (or select [Shutter release] from the [Camera] menu).
54 Display Messages This section explains the messages that are displayed during operation of the PENTAX REMOTE Assistant. Display Message Description The same body number already exists. A temporary number will be set and the body number dialog box will be displayed. This is displayed when a camera has a body number that already exists at start-up or when connected to the computer. Click [OK] to display the [Set body number] dialog box and change the body number. Unable to focus.
55 Display Message Description Failed to measure manual white balance. This is displayed when measurement of the manual white balance fails. Click [OK] and try measuring the manual white balance again. Camera #XX will be disconnected. OK? This is displayed when you select [Disconnect] or try to close the main window. To disconnect the camera, click [OK].
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