Operating ManualThank you for purchasing the PENTAX Digital Camera.
This is the manual for “PENTAX PHOTO Browser 2.1” and “PENTAX PHOTO
Laboratory 2.1” software for your Windows PC or Macintosh for enjoying
images created with your camera. Please read the separate camera operating
manual and this manual before using your camera, “PENTAX PHOTO
Browser 2.1”, or “PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 2.1”, in order to get the mostout of all the features and functions.
Keep the camera operating manual and this manual safe, as they can bevaluable tools in clarifying and helping you to understand all the camera’s
capabilities.
Regarding copyrights
Images taken using this camera that are for anything other than personal enjoyment
cannot be used without permission according to the rights as specified in the CopyrightAct. Please take care, as there are even cases where limitations are placed on taking
pictures even for personal enjoyment during demonstrations, performances or of items
on display. Images taken with the purpose of obtaining copyrights also cannot be usedoutside the scope of use of the copyright as laid out in the Copyright Act, and careshould be taken here also.
Regarding trademarks• PENTAX and smc PENTAX are trademarks of PENTAX Corporation.
• PENTAX PHOTO Browser, PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory, PENTAX REMOTE
Assistant are trademarks of PENTAX Corporation.
• The SD logo
is a trademark.
• All other brands or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of theirrespective owners.
Regarding PictBridge
PictBridge allows the user to connect the printer and digital camera directly, using theunified standard for the direct printout of images. You can print images directly from thecamera through a few simple operations.
Disclaimer• PENTAX is not responsible for any damages resulting from the direct or indirect useof this software or repercussive damages, damage to data, programs or otherintangible property, loss of profit or anticipated profit, or dispute with a third party
resulting from the use of this software.
• The specifications of this software are subject to change without notice.

Symbols used in this manual have the following meanings:
Gives information that is useful to know.
Gives cautions and notes about the operation.

The screen pictures shown in this manual may differ depending on thetype of computer used.

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Contents
Enjoying Your Digital Camera Pictures ............................. 2
What You Can Do with PENTAX PHOTO Browser 2.1 ...... 4
Software Provided....................................................................................4
System Requirements..............................................................................5

Installing the Software......................................................... 7
When Using Windows ..............................................................................7
When Using Macintosh ..........................................................................11

Saving Images on Your Computer ................................... 13
Saving Images by Connecting Your Camera and PC (For Windows)....13
Saving Images by Connecting Your Camera and Macintosh(For Macintosh) ......................................................................................18
Other Methods for Saving Images .........................................................21

PENTAX PHOTO Browser 2.1 ........................................... 22
Opening PENTAX PHOTO Browser 2.1 ................................................22
About the PENTAX PHOTO Browser 2.1 Window.................................24
Main Image View Window......................................................................33
Viewing Images......................................................................................38
Saving a List of Image Data ...................................................................48
Continuous Image Playback in a Slideshow ..........................................49
Printing an Image ...................................................................................52
Changing the PENTAX PHOTO Browser 2.1 Settings ..........................60
Managing Image Files and Folders........................................................67

PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 2.1....................................... 76
Opening PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 2.1 ............................................76
About the PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 2.1 Window.............................78
Viewing Images......................................................................................84
Easily Modifying RAW Images ...............................................................86
Setting RAW Image Data Processing Conditions ..................................87
Saving Image Files.................................................................................91
Saving Image File Adjustment ...............................................................93
Recalling Image File Adjustment............................................................93
Changing the PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 2.1 Settings ......................94

Glossary.............................................................................. 98

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Enjoying Your Digital Camera Pictures
You can use a computer to organize and edit the pictures captured withyour digital camera.
Direct Print
Connect your camera directly to a
PictBridge-compatible printer using theUSB cable. (Not available on w.)

View and record images on
AV equipment
Connect your camera to a TV,
DVD recorder or other audiovisualequipment using an AV cable toview and/or record images.

Use your photo shop
You can have prints made fromimages recorded on your card
at a photo shop.
• Set DPOF settings on yourcamera, and get prints fromyour photo shop.
• Select the images for prints.

Your computer is...
• equipped with a standard USB
interface.
• using Windows Me/2000/XP or
Mac OS 9.01/9.2/X (Ver. 10.1 orlater).
Connect your camera
to a computer using
the USB cable to copy
the camera images to
a computer.

You can transfer yourimages using a built-in
card slot + PC card
adapter or a card reader.
• Remove the card fromthe camera. Whentransferring images on
the card to a computerwith another device,
make sure to review theuser manualaccompanying thatdevice.

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Use your image data
You can use your e-mail software to attach and send imagesby e-mail, or post the images on your website.
• See the operating manual of your e-mailsoftware for details on how to makeattachments to e-mails.
• See the operating manual of the software
you are using for details on how to use
images on your website.

Use your printerPENTAX PHOTO Browser 2.1 (p.22 - p.75)
PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 2.1 (p.76 - p.97)• View images • Organize and save images• Print images • Rename all• Save all image data
• PENTAX-specification RAW data processing
Use a commercially-available image editing
software to perform resizing, trimming andother image editing operations.

You can use your printer toprint images transferred toyour computer.
Some printers can print
directly from memory cards.
• For details, see theoperating manual of theprinter you are using.

Save your image data
Images transferred to the computer canbe saved onto a CD-R or other media.

4What You Can Do with PENTAX
PHOTO Browser 2.1
PENTAX PHOTO Browser 2.1 is software for viewing, printing andmanaging images taken on your digital camera and saved on yourcomputer.
When you select a folder containing saved images, those images
compatible with PENTAX PHOTO Browser 2.1 automatically appear as
thumbnails. You can select a thumbnail image to view the image at alarger size.
Files with extensions .bmp (BMP), .jpg (JPEG), .pef (RAW), .pct (PICT),.png (PNG) and .tif (TIFF) are supported.
This manual describes PENTAX PHOTO Browser 2.1 and PENTAX PHOTO
Laboratory 2.1 with screen images from Windows XP.
The operation of these software applications is nearly the same on Macintosh
with the exception of some keys. For information on Macintosh-specificinstructions, see the sections labeled “For Macintosh” or the online help.

Software Provided
The provided CD-ROM (S-SW43) contains the following software:• PENTAX PHOTO Browser 2.1• PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 2.1
PENTAX PHOTO Browser 2.1
PENTAX PHOTO Browser 2.1 can perform the following tasks:• Save image files under the same or a new name, change file names andfile types, copy, cut, paste, rotate and delete.
• Create new folders, change folder names, copy, cut, delete and paste.
• Save image data list.
• Check image data.
• View RAW image data easily.
• Print images.
You can also start RAW image data editing software PENTAX PHOTO
Laboratory 2.1 and PENTAX REMOTE Assistant*1 from within PENTAX
PHOTO Browser 2.1.
*1: PENTAX REMOTE Assistant can only be used together with w.

PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 2.1
Performs color separation processing and other processing on CCD RAW
image data recorded in PENTAX digital camera dedicated format, thereby
enabling images to be saved so as to appear on commercially-available
image viewing and editing software.
PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 2.1 can also be run as a standalone
application.

System Requirements
We recommend the following system requirements to transfer images
from your camera to a computer and to install and use PENTAX PHOTO
Browser 2.1 and PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 2.1.

Windows System Requirements
USB Connection• Computer with Windows Me/2000/XP (Home Edition/Professional)
preinstalled.
• USB port must be standard equipment.
Application Software<PENTAX PHOTO Browser 2.1 and PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 2.1>
(9 languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian,Chinese [traditional and simplified], Korean, Japanese)• OS: Windows Me/2000
Windows XP (Home Edition/Professional)• CPU: Pentium III or later (Pentium 4 or later recommended)• Memory: 256 MB minimum (512 MB or higher recommended)• Monitor: 1024×768 (1280×1024 or better resolution
recommended) in 24-bit full color (approx. 16.77
million colors)• Free Disk Space : 250 MB or more (500 MB or more recommended)• In Windows 95/98/NT, you cannot transfer files or use the included
application software using the USB cable.
• We recommend using AC adapter when the camera is connected to thecomputer. If the batteries become depleted during image transfer, the image
data or SD Memory Card may be damaged.

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Macintosh System Requirements
USB Connection• Macintosh with Mac OS 9.01/9.2/X (Ver. 10.1 or later) preinstalled.
• USB port must be standard equipment.
* Installation of the USB driver is not necessary.
Application Software<PENTAX PHOTO Browser 2.1 and PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 2.1>
(9 languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian,Chinese [traditional and simplified], Korean, Japanese)• OS: Mac OS 9.0 or later (CarbonLib 1.5 or later)
Mac OS X 10.1.3 or later• CPU: PowerPC G3 or later (G4 1.0 GHz or higher
recommended)• Memory: 256 MB minimum (512 MB or higher recommended)• Monitor: 1024×768 (1280×1024 or better resolution
recommended) in 24-bit full color (approx. 16.77
million colors)• Free Disk Space : 250 MB or more (500 MB or more recommended)• We recommend using AC adapter (sold separately) when the camera isconnected to the computer. If the batteries become depleted during imagetransfer, the image data or SD Memory Card may be damaged.
• In Mac OS 8.6, you cannot transfer files using the USB cable.

Installing the Software
Here is the procedure for installing PENTAX PHOTO Browser 2.1 andPENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 2.1.
PENTAX PHOTO Browser 2.1 and PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 2.1 canbe installed on top of earlier versions of this software supplied withw, J, and L.
Make sure to install PENTAX PHOTO Browser 2.1 and PENTAX PHOTO
Laboratory 2.1 on the provided CD-ROM (S-SW43) in order to use RAW
data shot with the U or F.
When multiple accounts have been setup in Windows 2000/XP or Mac OS
X, log on with an account that has administrative rights before installing thesoftware.

When Using Windows

1

Turn your computer on.
Close any other software that is open.

2

Place the provided CD-ROM (S-SW43) into the CD-ROM
drive on your computer.
The PENTAX Software Installer screen appears.
• If the PENTAX Software Installer screen does not appear
Display the PENTAX Software Installer screen following the steps below.
1) Double-click [My Computer] from the start menu.
2) Double-click the [CD-ROM drive (S-SW43)] icon.
3) Double-click [Setup.exe].

3

You can choose the languages
from the displayed screen.
The software selection screen
appears.

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4

5

Click [PENTAX Digital Camera
Utility].

Select your applicablelanguage in the SelectLanguage 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].

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8

9
Confirm the folder name in the
Destination Folder to which
the program files are to beinstalled. Click [Next] if noneed to change.

Click [Next] to begin the
installation.
Copying of the program files begins.

9

A message appears after
installation of the software isfinished. Click [Finish] to exit
the installation program.
The installation is complete.

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Product Registration on the Internet
Please click [Product Registration] on thesoftware selection screen in step 4 (p.8).
A world map for Internet ProductRegistration is displayed.
If your PC is connected to the Internet,
click the displayed country or region andthen follow the instructions to register
your product.
Thank you very much for your cooperation.
Only customers in displayed countries and regions can register their productson the Internet Product Registration.

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When Using Macintosh

1

Turn your Macintosh on.
Close any other software that is open.

2
3

Place the provided CD-ROM (S-SW43) into the CD-ROM
drive on your Macintosh.
Double-click the CD-ROM (SSW43) icon.
The contents of the CD-ROM aredisplayed.

4

Double-click the [PENTAX
Installer] icon.
The PENTAX Software Installer
screen appears.

5

You can choose the languages
from the displayed screen.
The software selection screen
appears.

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6

Click the OS selection button
that corresponds to your OS.
Follow the instructions on the screen
and continue with the installation.

Product Registration on the Internet
Please click [Product Registration] on thesoftware selection screen in step 6 (p.12).
A world map for Internet ProductRegistration is displayed.
If your Macintosh is connected to theInternet, click the displayed country or
region and then follow the instructions toregister your product.
Thank you very much for your cooperation.
Only customers in displayed countries and regions can register their productson the Internet Product Registration.

Saving Images on Your Computer

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Here is the procedure for saving images captured with your digital camera
onto your computer.
This section describes the method for saving images by connecting yourcamera and computer with the USB cable, as well as other methods.

Saving Images by Connecting Your Camera
and PC (For Windows)
Set [Transfer Mode] on the Camera to [PC]F is used as an example here. When using w, [Transfer Mode]
does not need to be set. Go to “Connecting Your Camera to Your PC” (p.14).

1

Press the 3 button on the camera.
The [A Rec. Mode] menu or the [Q Playback] menu appears.

2
3
4

Press the four-way controller (5) to display the [H Set-up]
menu.
Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Transfer Mode].
Press the four-way controller (5).
A pull-down menu appears.

5

Use the four-way controller (23)to select [PC].
[Transfer Mode] settings depend on theconnected device.
When connecting to a PC:[PC] = USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed USB
compatible)[PC-F] = USB 1.1
When printing with a printer:[PictBridge] (only for compatible printers)

Set-upBrightness Level
Video OutTransfer Mode
Auto Power Off
Folder Name
File #
Cancel0
NTSC
PC
PictBridge
PC-F
OK OK

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Press the 4 button on the camera.
• Do not connect the camera to your computer while [PictBridge] is selected forthe [Transfer Mode].
• If the USB transmission speed of the computer is slower than that of thecamera, an error may occur when transferring data. If this occurs, set theTransfer Mode to [PC-F]. This sets the transfer speed to the USB 1.1 datatransfer rate, thereby reducing the possibility of an error.

Connecting Your Camera to Your PC

1
2Turn your PC on.
Turn off your camera and use the USB cable to connect
your camera and your PC.
Confirm that an SD Memory Card is inserted into your camera.

3

Turn your camera on.
The camera is recognized as a [Removable Disk] in [My Computer].
• If the [Removable Disk Drive] dialog appears in Windows XP, select [Openfolder to view files using Windows Explorer] and click [OK]. The window instep 3 on p.15 appears.
• When using Windows XP, if the SD Memory Card has a volume label, thecontent of the volume label name appears instead of [Removable Disk]. A
new unformatted SD Memory Card may show the manufacturer name ormodel number.

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Saving Camera Images on Your PC
Windows XP is used as an example here.

1

2

3

Click [My Computer] from thestart menu.

Double-click the [Removable
Disk] icon.

Double-click the [DCIM] icon.
The [xxxPENTX] (xxx is a three-digit
number) folder appears.
The camera image files are in thisfolder.

When the method for assigning folder names is set to [Date], the [xxx_MMDD] folder(where MMDD is the shooting date) appears. (p.171 of the camera Operating Manual)

4

Drag and drop the [xxxPENTX]
or the [xxx_MMDD] folder into
any desired folder, such as thedesktop or the [My Documents]
folder.
The camera images are saved on yourPC as an entire folder.

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Disconnecting Your Camera from Your PC
Windows XP

1

Double-click the[Safely
Remove Hardware] icon in thetask bar.
The [Safely Remove Hardware]
screen appears.

2

Confirm that [USB Mass
Storage Device] is selected
and then click [Stop].
The [Stop a Hardware device] screen
appears.

3

Select [USB Mass Storage
Device] and click [OK].
A message appears indicating that the
hardware can be safely removed.

4
5

Click [OK].
Turn off the camera anddisconnect the USB cable fromyour camera and PC.

Windows Me/2000

1

Double-click the[Unplug orEject Hardware] icon in thetask bar.
The [Unplug or Eject Hardware]
screen appears.

2

Confirm that [USB Mass
Storage Device] is selected
and then click [Stop].
The [Stop a Hardware device] screen
appears.

3

Select [USB Mass Storage
Device] and click [OK].
A message appears indicating that the
hardware can be safely removed.

4
5

Click [OK].

Turn off the camera and disconnect the USB cable fromyour camera and PC.
The USB mass storage device will not stop when the files stored on theremovable disk are in use for applications.

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Saving Images by Connecting Your Camera
and Macintosh (For Macintosh)
Setting the USB Connection Mode to [PC]F is used as an example here. When using w, [Transfer Mode]
does not need to be set. Go to “Connecting the Camera and Macintosh” (p.19).

1

Press the 3 button on the camera.
The [A Rec. Mode] menu or the [Q Playback] menu appears.

2
3
4

Press the four-way controller (5) to display the [H Set-up]
menu.
Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Transfer Mode].
Press the four-way controller (5).
A pull-down menu appears.

5

Use the four-way controller(23) to select [PC].
[Transfer Mode] settings depend on theconnected device.
When connecting to a PC:[PC] = USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed USB
compatible)[PC-F] = USB 1.1
When printing with a printer:[PictBridge] (only for compatible printers)

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Set-upBrightness Level
Video OutTransfer Mode
Auto Power Off
Folder Name
File #
Cancel0
NTSC
PC
PictBridge
PC-F
OK OK

Press the 4 button on the camera.
• Do not connect the camera to your computer while [PictBridge] is selected forthe [Transfer Mode].
• If the USB transmission speed of the computer is slower than that of thecamera, an error may occur when transferring data. If this occurs, set theTransfer Mode to [PC-F]. This sets the transfer speed to the USB 1.1 datatransfer rate, thereby reducing the possibility of an error.

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Connecting the Camera and Macintosh

1
2Turn on your Macintosh.
Turn off your camera and use the USB cable to connect
your camera and your Macintosh.
Confirm that an SD Memory Card is inserted into your camera.

3

Turn your camera on.
Your camera is recognized on the desktop as [NO_NAME (or the volume
label of the SD Memory Card if one is registered)].
You can change the folder name.
When the iPHOTO screen appears, close it.
For Mac OS 9.0, it is recognized as [Untitled (or the volume label of the SD
Memory Card if one is registered)].

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Saving Camera Images on Your Macintosh
Mac OS X (Ver. 10.2) is used as an example here.

1

2

Double-click the [NO_NAME]
icon on the desktop.

Double-click the [DCIM] icon.
The [xxxPENTX] (xxx is a three-digit
number) folder appears.

The camera image files are in thisfolder.

When the method for assigning folder names is set to [Date], the [xxx_MMDD]
folder (where MMDD is the shooting date) appears. (p.171 of the camera
Operating Manual)

3

Double-click the [Macintosh
HD] icon on the desktop.
This opens the [Macintosh HD] folder.

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Drag and drop the [xxxPENTX]
or the [xxx_MMDD] folder into
any desired folder, such as the[Macintosh HD] folder.
The camera images are saved into the[Macintosh HD] folder as an entire
folder.

Disconnecting Your Camera from Your Macintosh

1

2Drag [NO_NAME (or thevolume label name on the SD
Memory Card)] on the desktop
to the trash can.

Turn off the camera and disconnect the USB cable fromyour camera and Macintosh.

Other Methods for Saving Images
Use a card reader or card adapter to send image files directly to yourcomputer from a memory card with saved images without connecting yourcamera and your computer with a USB cable.
For details, please refer to the user’s manual for your computer or card
reader.

PENTAX PHOTO Browser 2.1

22This section describes opening and closing PENTAX PHOTO Browser 2.1
and viewing the PENTAX PHOTO Browser 2.1 window, and explains its
functions.

Opening PENTAX PHOTO Browser 2.1
For Windows

1
2

Select the start menu on the desktop.
Select [PENTAX PHOTO
Browser] from [PENTAX
Digital Camera Utility] in the
program menu.
PENTAX PHOTO Browser 2.1 isopened and the PENTAX PHOTO
Browser 2.1 window appears.

Closing PENTAX PHOTO Browser 2.1
Select [Exit] from the [File] menu.

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For Macintosh

1
2

Double-click the [PENTAX Digital Camera Utility] folder in[Applications] on the hard disk.
Double-click the [PENTAX
PHOTO Browser] program
icon.
PENTAX PHOTO Browser 2.1 isopened and the PENTAX PHOTO
Browser 2.1 window appears.

Closing PENTAX PHOTO Browser 2.1
Select [Quit PENTAX PHOTO Browser] in [PENTAX PHOTO Browser]
on the desktop menu bar.

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About the PENTAX PHOTO Browser 2.1 Window
This section explains the PENTAX PHOTO Browser 2.1 window layout,
names and functions.
Each pane can be resized from side to side and up and down. Drag or
double-click the Address bar, Folder tree pane, Image data pane orPreview pane to remove it from the browser window and move it to adifferent position. Alternatively, clickon the top right of each pane toclose that pane. (For Macintosh, click a pane or drag the margin to remove
the pane.)
Click(Default Position) to return the pane to the default position.
Menu bar
Folder tree pane

Preview pane

Tool bar

Thumbnail pane
Address bar

Image data pane

Status bar

Address bar
The address of the currently displayed folder appears here.
Double-click the address bar to remove it from the browser window andmove it to a different position. (For Macintosh, click the Address bar ordrag the margin to remove the Address bar.)
Folder tree pane
Internal data on your computer appears here as a folder tree. Select thefolder containing saved image files here.
Also, the Folder tree pane handles operations such as creating new
folders, deleting folders and moving/copying folders.
Double-click or drag the top bar to remove the Folder tree pane from thebrowser window and move it to a different position. (For Macintosh, click
the Folder tree pane or drag the margin to remove the pane.)Thumbnail pane
Files in the folder selected in the Folder tree pane appear here. Selectfrom five file display methods. When a thumbnail image is selected in theThumbnail pane, the image appears in the Preview pane and the image
data appears in the Image data pane.
Preview pane
An image selected in the Thumbnail pane appears in this pane.
Double-click the top bar to remove the Preview pane from the browser
window and move it to a different position. (For Macintosh, click thePreview pane or drag the margin to remove the pane.)
Image data pane
The image data for the image selected in the Thumbnail pane appears here.
Double-click the top bar to remove the Image data pane from the browser
window and move it to a different position. (For Macintosh, click the Image
data pane or drag the margin to remove the pane.)
Place the cursor over a cell dividing line at the top of the pane and drag it
to resize the cell. (For Macintosh, drag at the desired position to resize thecell.)
The following items appear:
Data
Lens nameContents
Shows lens type

Focal length
Shutter speed

Focal length when shooting (in mm)
Shutter speed when shooting(in seconds)
Aperture value when shooting

Aperture

Examplesmc PENTAXFA 50mm F1.4
50mm
1/250sec
F8.0

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Data
Capture mode

Contents
Capture mode when shooting*1

Metering mode

Metering mode when shooting

White balanceWhite balance mode
Color temperature
Color temperature (units: Kelvin) *2
Fine tune A-B
Amber - Blue fine tune *2
Fine tune M-GMagenta - Green fine tune *2
Sensitivity
ISO sensitivity when shooting
Recorded pixels
Number of recorded pixels
Quality
Recording quality
Exposure
Exposure compensationcompensation
Autofocus mode
Autofocus mode when shooting
Autofocus area mode Autofocus area mode when shooting
Color space
Color space mode
Image tone
Image tone settings
Saturation
Saturation settings
Sharpness
Sharpness settings
Contrast
Contrast settings
Drive mode
Drive mode settings when shooting
Flash mode
BracketMulti-exposure
Firmware/Software
versionShooting date/time

ExampleAuto Picture(Normal)Multi-segment
metering
Automatic------------200
3008×2000
Better0.0
Single AF
AutomaticsRGB
Bright000Single frame
shooting
Flash off

Flash mode settings when shooting
Bracket settings when shooting
Off
Multi-exposure settings when shooting Off
Version of the software when images *ist DL2 Ver. 1.00
were last saved *3
Date and time shot
2006/01/25
10:00:00
Camera model
Camera model
PENTAX *ist DL2*1: When shooting in H with the F mode, [---] appears for Capturemode in the Image data pane of the PENTAX PHOTO Browser 2.1 window.
*2: Processing details when using PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 2.1 appear.
*3: Information on the camera’s firmware appears for captured images.

Status bar
The status of PENTAX PHOTO Browser 2.1 appears.
The following items appear:• Number of objects in the selected folder, total folder size (not including
subfolders) or number of selected objects and total size
• Available disk space for selected drive• Progress status when loading thumbnails• Identification of local disk, removable disk and network

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Menu Bar
This executes functions or sets various settings of PENTAX PHOTO
Browser 2.1.
For Macintosh, the menu bar appears at the top of the desktop.
[File] menu
Create New Folder
Open

This creates a new folder in the location specified on
the Folder tree pane. (p.73)
This opens the selected folder. For an image
selected in the Thumbnail pane, it displays the image
in a new Main image view window.

RenameThis changes the name of the selected file or folder.
(p.71)

Rename All...
Page Setup

This changes the names of all selected files. (p.72)
This sets printing options such as margins, headers/footers, and number of copies. (p.57)
This prints the selected image file. (p.52)

Print...
Properties

The properties of the selected file or folder appear.
(p.74)

Exit

This closes PENTAX PHOTO Browser 2.1.
(For Macintosh, select [Quit PENTAX PHOTO
Browser].)[Edit] menu
Undo
Cut
Copy

This undoes the previous file operation.
This prepares the selected file or folder to be moved
to a different location. (p.67)
This copies the selected file or folder. (p.67)

Paste

This copies the cut or copied file or folder into theselected folder. (p.67)

DeleteThis deletes the selected folder or image. When afolder is deleted, all files in the folder are also deleted.
(p.70)

Check Selected Image
Uncheck Selected Image

This checks the selected file.
This unchecks the selected file.

Uncheck All
Select All

This unchecks all images.
This selects all files within the currently open folder.

Invert Selection

This unselects all selected files and selects all
unselected files within the currently open folder.

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Tool Bar
Folder Tree

This shows or hides the Tool bar.
This shows or hides the Folder tree pane.

Preview
Address Bar

This shows or hides the Preview pane.
This shows or hides the Address bar.

Status Bar
Image Data

This shows or hides the Status bar.
This shows or hides the Image data pane.

Default Position
FilterThis returns each pane to its default position.
This sets the type of file that appears in theThumbnail pane. Uncheck the items you want tohide. Select from the following four items:
PENTAX Images: Images captured with your
PENTAX camera
Other Images : Images other than those captured
with your PENTAX camera(JPEG, TIFF, BMP, PNG, PICT)
Folders: Folders
Others: Files not compatible with PENTAX
PHOTO Browser 2.1

Sort byThis specifies the order in which objects appear in theThumbnail pane and specifies ascending ordescending order.
You can select from File Name, File Size, File Date/
Time, File Type, Shooting Date/Time, Image Sizeand Lens Name.

Thumbnail Caption

This sets the captions of objects that appear in theThumbnail pane. File Name, File Date and File Timeappear by default.
The smallest size thumbnail appears in theThumbnail pane.
A small size thumbnail appears in the Thumbnail
pane.
A medium size thumbnail appears in the Thumbnail
pane.
A large size thumbnail appears in the Thumbnail
pane.
Image details appear in the Thumbnail pane without
an image.
Select [Back] to return to the previously opened
folder, [Forward] to move forward one folder, and[Up] to move up one folder in the directory tree.

Thumbnail (Smallest)Thumbnail (Small)Thumbnail (Medium)
Thumbnail (Large)
Details
Move

Slideshow

Selected or checked images appear in order. (p.49)

29[Tool] menu
Save Image Data List...

Use the check boxes to save the image data frommultiple folders into one CSV format file. If no images
are selected or checked, all the image data in thecurrent folder is saved. (p.48)

PENTAX PHOTO
Laboratory

This starts PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 2.1. Specify
the applicable image files within the Thumbnail paneof PENTAX PHOTO Browser 2.1. (p.76)
This starts PENTAX REMOTE Assistant.
PENTAX REMOTE Assistant can be used byinstalling it in the same folder as PENTAX PHOTO
Browser 2.1 and using it together with w.
This sets various settings for PENTAX PHOTO
Browser 2.1. (p.60)

PENTAX REMOTE
Assistant *1

Options...

[Help] menu
Help Topics

This shows PENTAX PHOTO Browser 2.1 help
contents.

Index

This shows PENTAX PHOTO Browser 2.1 help index
search. (This command is not available forMacintosh.)This shows pop-up tips when an icon or command
button is clicked.
This shows PENTAX PHOTO Browser 2.1 version
information. (For Macintosh, select [About PENTAX
PHOTO Browser] on the [PENTAX PHOTO Browser]
menu.)

What’s This?
About PENTAX PHOTO
Browser*1: PENTAX REMOTE Assistant is not included in the CD-ROM (S-SW43). The
latest version can be downloaded from the PENTAX website.
This menu function can be used if PENTAX REMOTE Assistant is alreadyinstalled.

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Tool Bar
Frequently used functions are provided as Tool bar buttons. You can
execute these functions easily from the Tool bar.
Double-click the Tool bar to remove it from the browser window and moveit to a different position.
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Number Icon (button)

Content

1

This opens the previously opened folder.

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Back
2

This opens the folder which was open before
using the [Back] button.
Forward3

This moves up one folder in the directory tree.
Up

4This changes the names of all selected files.
(p.72)
Rename All...

5This prints the selected image file. (p.52)
Print...

6

This undoes the previous file operation.
Undo

7

This prepares the selected file or folder to be
moved to a different location. (p.67)
Cut

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Number Icon (button)

Content

8This copies the selected file or folder. (p.67)
Copy

9This copies the cut or copied file or folder into theselected folder. (p.67)
Paste

10

This deletes the selected file or folder. (p.70)
Delete11

The selected image file appears in the Main
image view window. (p.38)
View Image

12
Filter13
Sort by
14

Click to select the type of file that appears in theThumbnail pane. Uncheck the items you want tohide. Select from the following four items:
PENTAX Images: Images captured with your
PENTAX camera
Other Images : Images other than those
captured with your PENTAX
camera (JPEG, TIFF, BMP,
PNG, PICT)
Folders: Folders
Others: Files not compatible withPENTAX PHOTO Browser 2.1
Click to select the sort key and ascending/descending order from the pull-down menu.
Thumbnails are sorted according to the selectedorder.
The smallest size thumbnail appears in theThumbnail pane. (p.38)

Thumbnail(Smallest)
15

A small size thumbnail appears in the Thumbnail
pane. (p.38)
Thumbnail (Small)

16

A medium size thumbnail appears in theThumbnail pane. (p.38)
Thumbnail (Medium)17

A large size thumbnail appears in the Thumbnail
pane. (p.38)
Thumbnail (Large)

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Number Icon (button)

Content

18

Image details appear in the Thumbnail pane
without an image.
Details

19

This returns the window layout of PENTAX
PHOTO Browser 2.1 to the default settings.
Default Position20

Selected or checked images appear in order.
(p.49)
Slideshow

21
Save Image Data
List...
22
PENTAX PHOTO
Laboratory
23
PENTAX REMOTE
Assistant
24

This saves additional information for all specified
PENTAX PHOTO Browser 2.1 compatible image
files into one CSV format file. (p.48)
This starts PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 2.1.
Specify the applicable image files within theThumbnail pane of PENTAX PHOTO Browser
2.1. (p.76)
This starts PENTAX REMOTE Assistant.
PENTAX REMOTE Assistant can be used byinstalling it in the same folder as PENTAX
PHOTO Browser 2.1 and using it together withw.
This sets various settings for PENTAX PHOTO
Browser 2.1. (p.60)

Options...
25

This shows PENTAX PHOTO Browser 2.1 help
contents.
Help Topics

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Main Image View Window
Menu bar

Tool bar

Image data pane

Image view area

Menu bar
This executes functions or sets various settings of the Main image viewwindow.
[File] menu
View Browser

This shows the file browsing screen.

Open

This opens the [Open] dialog to select the file to open.
If a check mark is next to [Open in new window], a
new Main image view window opens and theselected image appears when a file is selected and[Open] is clicked. (p.38)
This saves the image being viewed in JPEG, TIFF,
BMP, PNG or PICT format. (p.45)
This sets the page setup information for printing theselected image. (p.57)

Save asPage Setup

34[File] menu
Print
Properties

This prints the current image. (p.52)
Image file data appears. (p.44)

Close

This closes the Main image view window.

[View] menu
Tool Bar
Image Data

This shows or hides the Tool bar.
This shows or hides the Image data pane.

Previous Image

The previous image appears when there are multiple
images in the Main image view window. This button
cannot be selected if there are no images to view.
The next image appears when there are multiple
images in the Main image view window. This button
cannot be selected if there are no images to view.

Next Image

Slideshow
Fit to Window

Selected or checked images appear in order. (p.49)
This fits the image to the window size. (p.42)

Enlarge

This doubles the view magnification of the image
appearing in the image view area.
The maximum view magnification is 4 times. (p.42)
This halves the view magnification of the image
appearing in the image view area.
The minimum view magnification is 1/16. (p.42)

ReduceLife size

This sets the view magnification of the image
appearing in the image view area to life size. (p.42)

Rotate View
(Counterclockwise 90°)

This rotates the image 90° counterclockwise. This
does not affect the data.

Rotate View
(Clockwise 90°)

This rotates the image 90° clockwise. This does notaffect the data.

Arrange Windows

This arranges multiple Main image view windows.

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Auto Image Fix

This automatically adjusts the brightness, contrast
and color tone. Select Strong or Slight.

Rotate Image

Image data is rotated. Uncompressed images arerotated as is. When performing lossless rotation of an
unprocessed JPEG image, the [Save File] dialog
opens before the image appears. (p.46)

Options...

This sets various settings for PENTAX PHOTO
Browser 2.1. (p.60)[Help] menu
Help Topics

This shows PENTAX PHOTO Browser 2.1 help
contents.
This shows PENTAX PHOTO Browser 2.1 help index
search. (This command is not available forMacintosh.)

Index

What’s This?

This shows pop-up tips when an icon or command
button is clicked.

About PENTAX PHOTO
BrowserThis shows PENTAX PHOTO Browser 2.1 version
information. (For Macintosh, select [About PENTAX
PHOTO Browser] on the [PENTAX PHOTO Browser]
menu.)

Tool barFrequently used functions are provided as Tool bar buttons. You can
execute these functions easily from the Tool bar.
Remove the check mark next to [Tool Bar] on the [View] menu to hide theTool bar.
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Number Icon (button)

Content

1

This shows the file browsing screen.
View Browser

2
Open
3

This opens the [Open] dialog to select the file toopen. If a check mark is next to [Open in new
window], a new Main image view window opens
and the selected image appears when a file isselected and [Open] is clicked.
This saves the image being viewed in JPEG,
TIFF, BMP, PNG or PICT format. (p.45)

Save as4This prints the current image. (p.52)
Print

5

This shows selected file properties. (p.44)
Properties

6
Previous Image
7
Next Image
8

The previous image appears when there are
multiple images in the Main image view window.
This button cannot be selected if there are no
images to view.
The next image appears when there are
multiple images in the Main image view window.
This button cannot be selected if there are no
images to view.
Selected or checked images appear in order.
(p.49)

Slideshow
9This fits the image to the window size. (p.42)
Fit to Window

10
ReduceThis halves the view magnification of the image
appearing in the image view area.
The minimum view magnification is 1/16. (p.42)

Enlarge

This doubles the view magnification of theimage appearing in the image view area.
The maximum view magnification is 4 times.
(p.42)

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Number Icon (button)

Content

12Life size

This sets the view magnification of the image
appearing in the image view area to life size(1:1). (p.42)

Zoom

The current view magnification appears. You
can also set the view magnification by selecting
it from the pull-down list, or by directly inputting
the magnification. (p.42)

13

14
Rotate View
(Counterclockwise 90°)

This rotates the image appearing in the image
view area 90° to the left (counterclockwise).
(p.41)
This rotates the image appearing in the image
view area 90° to the right (clockwise). (p.41)

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Rotate View
(Clockwise 90°)
16
Auto Image Fix
17
Rotate Image
18
Options...
19

Click and selectorto automaticallyadjust the brightness, contrast and color tone.
Select Strong or Slight.
Click and selectorto rotate the image
data. When performing lossless rotation of an
unprocessed JPEG image, the [Rotate Image]dialog opens before the image appears. (p.46)
The PENTAX PHOTO Browser 2.1 setup
screen appears. This sets various settings for
PENTAX PHOTO Browser 2.1. (p.60)
This shows PENTAX PHOTO Browser 2.1 help
contents.

Help Topics

Image View Area
The image selected in the Thumbnail pane of PENTAX PHOTO Browser
2.1 appears.
Image data pane
The image data appears for the image appearing in the image view area.
Remove the check mark next to [Image Data] on the [View] menu to hide
the Image data pane.
Place the cursor over a cell dividing line at the top of the pane and drag it
to resize the cell. (For Macintosh, drag at the applicable position to resize
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Viewing Images
Display the images saved on your computer.

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Open PENTAX PHOTO Browser 2.1.

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In the folder tree, select the folder containing the image
file to view.
Images in the selected folder appear as thumbnails in the Thumbnail
pane.

You can change the size of the thumbnail image. In the [View] menu, select[Thumbnail (Smallest)], [Thumbnail (Small)], [Thumbnail (Medium)], or[Thumbnail (Large)]. Alternatively, click the,,oricon on the Toolbar.

3

Select an image in the Thumbnail pane.
Select one of the following methods for viewing an image:• Click the image to view. The image is framed in blue.
Hold down the Ctrl key or Shift key to select multiple images. (ForMacintosh, hold down the Command key or Shift key to select multiple
images.)• Check O the image to view.
Multiple images can be selected. Images from multiple folders can also
be selected.

40• Click the image to view and then select [Check Selected Image] [Invert Selection] from the [Edit] menu.

4

Select [Open] from the [File] menu or click the
the Tool bar.

icon on

The Main image view window opens and the image appears.
Double-click the image file to view in the Thumbnail pane. The Main
image view window opens and the image appears in one step.

RAW image file display
PENTAX PHOTO Browser 2.1 allows you to select between [Simple
display] and [Auto RAW display] when displaying RAW image files in theMain image view window. (p.62)
Simple display : Images can be viewed quickly, but image quality is
inferior.
Auto RAW display: It takes time to display the actual raw data, but theimage quality is superior.
Select from three levels for the processing ratio on the[View] tab of the [Options] dialog. (p.62)

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Rotating the Image View
The image in the image view area can be rotated 90°, 180°, or 270° to theright (clockwise) or left (counterclockwise).

1

Select [Rotate View (Clockwise 90°)] or [Rotate View
(Counterclockwise 90°)] from the [View] menu in the Main
image view window.
Alternatively, click theoricon on the Tool bar.
The image appears rotated.
To save the rotated image, use [Rotate Image] on the [Tool] menu. (p.46)

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Changing the View Magnification
You can change the image view magnification of the image appearing in
the image view area.

1

Select [Fit to Window], [Enlarge], [Reduce] or [Life size]
from the [View] menu in the Main image view window.
Alternatively, click the,,oricon on the Tool
bar.
The image view magnification can be adjusted from 1/16 to 4 times.
Enlarged view

Reduced view

You can also enlarge or reduce the view by directly inputting the numericalvalue of the magnification in the View Magnification box
on the Tool
bar.

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Hiding the Tool Bar and Image Data Pane
You can set whether to show or hide the Tool bar and Image data pane in
the Main image view window.

1

Select [Tool Bar] or [Image Data] from the [View] menu in
the Main image view window and uncheck the item.
The Tool bar or Image data pane is hidden.

To display the Tool bar or Image data pane, select [Tool Bar] or [Image Data]
from the [View] menu in the Main image view window and check the item.

Displaying Image Properties
You can display file data for the image file appearing in the Main image
view window. (p.74)

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Saving an Image
You can save the displayed image using any of the following file formats.
RAW data can be saved with any of these formats to view the image withimage processing software.
JPEG: JPEG image with image data
TIFF (8-bit) : TIFF image with image data
TIFF (16-bit) : High quality TIFF image with image data
BITMAP: BMP image without image data
PNG
: PNG image without image data
PICT
: PICT image without image data

1

Select [Save as] from the [File] menu in the Main image
view window or click theicon on the Tool bar.
The [Save as] dialog appears.
If RAW data is viewed in Simple display or is reduced, the message[Image is shown in simple display mode. Do you wish to return image tofull size?] appears. If [No] is selected, the image is saved as it isdisplayed. The quality is inferior to that of an image processed to full size.

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Specify [Save in], [File name] and [Save as type], and thenclick [Save].

The image is saved.

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Saving a Rotated Image
Data of the displayed image is rotated 90° left or right. Rotation of theimage may take time depending on the size of the image.
A warning message appears when closing the Main image view window
without saving the image or when clicking.

1

Select [Rotate Image] from the [Tool] menu in the Main
image view window and then select [Counterclockwise90°] or [Clockwise 90°], or click on the right of theicon and then click the
or
icon.

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Specify [Save in], [File name] and [Save as type], and thenclick [Save].

The image is rotated and saved.
• When performing lossless rotation of an unprocessed JPEG image, the[Rotate Image] dialog opens before the rotated image appears.
• The [Rotate Image] dialog does not appear for RAW images and processed
JPEG images. To save rotated images, select [Save as] from the [File] menu
in the Main image view window or click theicon on the Tool bar.

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Saving a List of Image Data
Use the check boxes to save the image data from multiple folders into one
CSV format file. If no images are selected or checked, all the image datain the current folder is saved.

1

Select [Save Image Data List...] from the [Tool] menu in the
PENTAX PHOTO Browser 2.1 window or click theiconon the Tool bar.
The [Save Image Data List...] dialog appears.

2

Specify the file name and save destination, and then click[Save].
The image data is saved in CSV format.
When thumbnail images are checked, data is saved only for those images.
Image data is also saved for checked images contained in other folders. Whena thumbnail image is selected, only data for the selected image is saved.

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Continuous Image Playback in a Slideshow
This section explains how to set up and operate the slideshow.

1
2

Select an image or folder in the PENTAX PHOTO Browser
2.1 window.
Select [Slideshow] from the [View] menu or click theicon on the Tool bar.
The Slideshow screen and Slideshow control panel open.
Slideshow screen

Slideshow control panel

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Number Icon (button)

Content

1

First Image

2

RewindReturns to the first image. When this is pressed
during a slideshow, the first image appears and theslideshow pauses.
Rewinds slideshow. When this is pressed during aslideshow, the next image appears and the slideshow
pauses.

34Previous Image
Pause

Slideshow is played in reverse order.
Pauses slideshow.

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6

Play
Fast Forward

Plays slideshow.
Fast-forwards slideshow. When fast-forwarding
during a slideshow, the next image appears and theslideshow pauses.

7

Last Image

8

Stop

Shows last image. You can use this during aslideshow. The last image appears and the slideshow
pauses.
Stops slideshow.

3

Press the Play button.
The slideshow starts.

Slideshow Settings
When viewing the slideshow, select between a single window and a dual
window. Additionally, view the slideshow in single full screen or dual fullscreen mode (only if the computer is compatible with dual screen display).
Set the slideshow order from the [Slideshow] tab on the [Options] dialog.
The order for frame advance during the slideshow is determined by the
View Order setting on the [Frame Advance] tab of the [Options] dialog.
(p.65)

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Select from one of the four display patterns below.
Single window

Single full screen

Slideshow

A

A

Dual window
Primary

Dual full screen
Secondary

A

A

B

B

Image display order for dual window
When using dual window or dual full screen, select the display pattern forimages on the primary and secondary monitors.
Advance in order
Primary
(A)

n

n+1

n+2

n+3

Secondary
(B)

n+1

n+2

n+3

n+4

Primary
(A)

n

n

n+2

n+2

Secondary
(B)

n-1

n+1

n+1

n+3

Advance alternate

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Advance two frames
Primary
(A)

n-2

n

n+2

n+4

Secondary
(B)

n-1

n+1

n+3

n+5

Fix image to primary monitor
Primary
(A)

n

n

n

n

Secondary
(B)

n+1

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n+4

Printing an Image
When printing image files, select between Print Index and Print Photo.
Print Index
Print photo

Prints a thumbnail and image data for an image.
Prints a high-quality print of an image. You can print multiple
images on one page or print one large image on multiple pages
using partition printing.

Using Print Index

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2

In the Thumbnail pane of the PENTAX PHOTO Browser 2.1
window, select the images to print.
Select [Print...] from the [File] menu.
Alternatively, click theicon on the Tool bar.
The [Print...] dialog appears.

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Select the [Print Index] tab.

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Make the layout and caption settings.

Item

Description

Preview

This displays a preview using the specified settings.

LayoutNumber of images per
page
CaptionSelect from three layout patterns.
From the list, specify the number of images to print on
one page.
The caption settings are explained below. The
contents that appear depend on the selected layout.
Select the image caption position from the list.

PositionContents
Font
Size
Printer

Specify the data that may be printed from the list.
Select a font from the list. The default setting is thestandard system font.
Select a font size from the list.
The name of the printer to be used appears here.

54• The image size is calculated automatically from the margins, number ofimages, and caption size.
• Click the [Page Setup] button to make the page settings. (p.57)• Click the [Printer Settings] button to make the printer settings. (p.58)

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Click [OK].
Printing starts.

Using Print Photo1
2

In the Thumbnail pane of the PENTAX PHOTO Browser 2.1
window, select the images to print.
Select [Print...] from the [File] menu.
Alternatively, click theicon on the Tool bar.
The [Print...] dialog appears.

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Select the [Print photo] tab.

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Make the layout and caption settings.

Item
Preview
LayoutImages per page
Multi-page printing
Allocating images

Description
This displays a preview using the specified settings.
Select from three layout patterns.
Layout 1: Normal printing(with no margins depending on the printer)
Layout 2: Layout printing
Layout 3: Partition printing(printing one image on multiple pages)
From the list, select the number of images to print on
one page.
Select the number of partitions per page from the list.
Select processing options from the list when printing
area and image size differ.
No trimming:
The image does not exceed the printingarea.
Trimming: The entire printing area is used and any partexceeding the printing area is deleted.

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Item
PositionSpace (Vertical)/Space(Horizontal)
Fit to page

Print Shooting Date andTime

Printer

Description
Select the position of the image in the printing areafrom the list.
Set the vertical and horizontal space in mm.
This setting uses the printing area most effectively.
Check this to allow the image to be rotated 90° as
needed to fit the printing area and then printed.
Set the Shooting data/time print settings.
Position : Selects position to print Shooting date/
time.
Font
: Select a font from the list. The default
setting is the standard system font.
Print Time: Select from No (Default) or Yes(HH:MM:SS, 24-hour format only).
Separator : Sets dividers in text.
Format : Sets date format.
Text color : Sets the font color.
Size: Select a font size from the list.
The name of the printer to be used appears here.

• The image size is calculated automatically from the margins, spacing, andnumber of images.
• The printing orientation of the date/time depends on the image data (forWindows only). The printing position is in a relative position to the image data.
• Click the [Page Setup] button to make the page settings. (p.57)• Click the [Printer Settings] button to make the printer settings. (p.58)

5

Click [OK].
Printing starts.

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Using Page Setup
Use Page Setup to set printing options such as margins, headers/footers,
and number of copies.

1

Select [Page Setup] from the [File] menu in the PENTAX
PHOTO Browser 2.1 window or click [Page Setup] on the[Print...] dialog.
The [Page Setup] dialog appears.

2

Make the settings.

Item
Margins

Left, Right,
Upper, Lower
Header/FooterNumber of copies
Header/
Text
FooterInsert Page
NumberInsert No.
of Pages

Description
The default setting is 25 mm on each side.
The default setting is 15 mm from the top and bottom
edges.
Specify the number of copies to print.
Enter text to print for the header/footer.
When this is clicked, [# Page number] is inserted at
the cursor location in the Text field.
When this is clicked, [# Number of pages] is inserted
at the cursor location in the Text field.

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Item
Position
Font
Size

3

Description
Sets header/footer position. Select from Do Not Print(Default), Align left, Align center, and Align right.
Select a font from the list. The default setting is thestandard system font.
Select a font size from the list. The default setting is
10 point.

Click [OK].
The page setup information is set.

Using Printer Settings
Check the printer settings and change the settings as needed.
Refer to the printer user’s manual for details on printer settings.
This section describes the printer settings for Windows. For Macintosh, theprinter setting screen is dependent on the OS.

1

Click [Printer Settings] on the [Print...] or [Page Setup]
dialog.
The [Print Setup] dialog appears.

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Make the settings.

Item
Printer

Paper

Description
Select the printer to use from the [Name] list.
Click [Network] to select a printer on the network.
Click [Properties] to make advanced printer settings.
Size
SourceOrientation3

Select paper size.
Select paper feeding method.
Sets printing direction. Select [Portrait] or [Landscape].

Click [OK].
The printer setup information is set.

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Changing the PENTAX PHOTO Browser 2.1
Settings
Here, you can set the PENTAX PHOTO Browser 2.1 startup settings, suchas the initial image view size, thumbnail caption viewing, and RAW file
view format.

1

Select [Options...] from the [Tool] menu in the PENTAX
PHOTO Browser 2.1 window.
Alternatively, click theicon on the Tool bar.
The [Options] dialog appears.

[General] tab settings
Change the startup settings for PENTAX PHOTO Browser 2.1 in the[General] tab.
Item
Folder at Startup

Status at Startup

Show Splash Screen at
Startup

Description
From the following, select the folder to open whenstarting the program.
Last folder used:
This opens the folder that was last used in
PENTAX PHOTO Browser 2.1.
Desktop: This opens the desktop.
Always use this folder:
Click [Browse...] to specify a folder.
Set PENTAX PHOTO Browser 2.1 status at startup.
Status at last exit:
When the next session of PENTAX PHOTO
Browser 2.1 is started, the settings from theprevious session are used.
Default : The default screen appears.
Sets splash screen when PENTAX PHOTO Browser
2.1 starts.
On : Splash screen is shown.
Off : Splash screen is not shown.

The splash screen is the title screen thatappears when PENTAX PHOTO
Browser 2.1 starts.

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[View] tab settings
Change the Main image view window settings in the [View] tab.

Item

Description

Image Data Pane Height Sets the height of the Image data pane that appears
when the Main image view window opens.
Last size specified:
Sets Image data pane height to be the same as
the previous height when the Main image viewwindow opens.
Auto : The height is automatically adjusted.
Fixed: The number of lines may be specified.
Window Size for Main
Image

Set the window size of the Main image view window.
Last size specified:Opens the Main image view window to thelast window size specified.
Default : Opens the window to the default size.
Set size: Specifies the size of the Main image viewwindow in pixels.

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Item

Description

Showing Multiple Images When multiple images are selected in the Thumbnail
pane, select the viewing method in the Main image
view window.
Single window:
Images appear in one Main image view window.
Click theicons on the Main image viewwindow Tool bar to switch the image view.
Separate window:
Images appear in multiple Main image viewwindows.
Main Image View for
RAW File

Sets view when opening a new RAW image file.
Simple display:
The compressed image data in the RAW image
file appears. The image data appears more
quickly, but there is quality loss due to the highcompression rate. Therefore, this function is
not recommended for checking image details.
Auto RAW display:
The actual RAW data appears. (Full Auto
Processing)
Size (Ratio):
Select the processing ratio for Auto RAW
display from [1:4], [1:2], or [Life size]. Whenemphasizing speed, select [1:4]. Whenemphasizing quality, select [Life size].

64[Frame Advance] tab settings
Change the Main image view window frame advance settings in the[Frame Advance] tab.

Item

Description

View Attributes to
Maintain

Selects view attributes to maintain during frame
advance. Multiple attributes may be selected.
Zoom: View magnification rate is maintained.
Position : Position is maintained.
Direction : Direction is maintained.
Selects file characteristics for determining order forframe advance.
Slideshow is played in the same order.
Select from the options below.
File name: Frames advance in file name order.
Shooting date/time:
Frames advance in shooting date/time order.
File date/time : Frames advance in file date/timeorder.

View Order[Slideshow] tab settings
Change the slideshow settings in the [Slideshow] tab. (p.49)

Item
Slideshow Settings

Interval

Description
Set the pattern when viewing slideshows.
Single window:
View slideshow in a single window.
Dual window:
View slideshow in two windows (primary andsecondary).
Single full screen:
View slideshow full-screen on a single monitor.
Dual full screen:
View slideshow full-screen on two monitors.
Sets interval for frame advance during slideshows.
Second(s):Sets interval (in seconds) for frame advance.

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Item

Description

Frame Advance During
Dual View

Set the refresh method when viewing two images
simultaneously. (p.51)
Advance in order:
Frames advance in order. The secondary
window shows one image ahead of the primarywindow.
Advance alternate:
At each frame advance interval, images areshown alternately on the primary andsecondary windows. With the first image
starting at zero, even number images areshown on the primary window and odd number
images are shown on the secondary window.
Advance two frames:
Frames advance in twos.
Fix image to primary monitor:
The primary window shows a fixed image. The
secondary window shows images, which
advance in order.
Sets the repeat view setting.
No : When all of the images have been shown, theslideshow ends.
Yes : Even after a slideshow ends, the slideshow
repeats until
is clicked.

Loop view

2

After making your selections, click [OK].
The options are set and the [Options] dialog closes.
Click [Reset] to return all options to default settings.
When [Reset] is clicked, all tab settings including the settings of the currently
open tab are returned to default settings.

67Managing Image Files and Folders
Moving/Copying Image Files12

3

In the Thumbnail pane of the PENTAX PHOTO Browser 2.1
window, select the thumbnail image to move or copy.
Select [Cut] or [Copy] from the [Edit] menu.
Alternatively, click theoricon on the Tool bar.

Specify the destination folder for moving or copying in the
Folder tree pane.

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4

Select [Paste] from the [Edit] menu.
Alternatively, click theicon on the Tool bar.

The image file is moved or copied to the specified folder.

• You can also move an image by dragging and dropping a thumbnail image tothe destination folder.
To copy, hold down the Ctrl key while you drag and drop the file. (ForMacintosh, hold down the Option key while you drag and drop the file.)• Use the same procedure to move or copy a folder. In the Folder tree pane,
specify the folder to move or copy. The specified folder is moved or copied
into the destination folder.

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Deleting Image Files/Folders

1

2

In the Thumbnail pane of the PENTAX PHOTO Browser 2.1
window, select the thumbnail image to delete.
Alternatively, select the folder to delete in the Folder tree
pane.
Select [Delete] from the [Edit] menu.
Alternatively, click theicon on the Tool bar.

A delete confirmation screen appears.

3

Click [Yes].
The image file or folder is deleted.

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Changing Image File/Folder Names

1

2

In the Thumbnail pane of the PENTAX PHOTO Browser 2.1
window, select the thumbnail image to be renamed.
Alternatively, select the folder to be renamed in the Folder
tree pane.
Select [Rename] from the [File] menu.
Alternatively, directly click the file or folder name in theThumbnail pane or Folder tree pane.
The file or folder name is ready to be changed.

3

Input the file or folder name.
The image file or folder is renamed.

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Renaming All File Names

1

In the Thumbnail pane of the PENTAX PHOTO Browser 2.1
window, select or check the thumbnail images to berenamed.
Select [Select All] from the [Edit] menu to select all images in theThumbnail pane. Images from more than one folder cannot be selected.

2

Select [Rename All...] from the [File] menu.
Alternatively, click the
button from the tool bar.
The [Rename All...] dialog appears.

3

Confirm the content, and input information as needed.

Item

Description

Base file nameSpecify name to add to file names. “IMGP” is added bydefault.

Number of digits

Specify the number of digits to add to file names. 1 to
5 digits may be specified. 4 digits are specified bydefault (example: IMGP1234.pef). When files exist in
the folder with the specified base file name, thenumber of digits increases if the maximum number offiles is exceeded.

Put base file name last

When this check box is checked, the file namespecified in [Base file name] is added to the end of all
file names (example: 0123IMGP.pef). Base name fileis added to the beginning by default.

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Item

Description

Start number

Sets the start number. When files exist in the folder
with the same specified base file name, the numbering
automatically starts from the number next to thehighest number of the existing file. If there is no file withthe specified base file name, numbering starts at 1.

4

Click [OK].
All files are renamed to the specified name.

Create a New Folder

12

In the Folder tree pane of the PENTAX PHOTO Browser 2.1
window, select the folder where to create a new folder.
Alternatively, select the Thumbnail pane.
Select [Create New Folder] from the [File] menu.
A new folder is created under the specified folder or in the Thumbnail pane.

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Displaying Properties of Image Files/Folders (for Windows)
The contents of the Properties dialog depends on the version of Windows
currently running. Refer to Help in Windows for details on the Properties dialog
settings.

1

2

In the Thumbnail pane of the PENTAX PHOTO Browser 2.1
window, select the thumbnail image for which properties
are to be shown.
Alternatively, in the Folder tree pane, select the folder forwhich properties are to be shown.
Select [Properties] from the [File] menu.
The [XXX Properties] dialog appears.

3

Confirm the content.

4

Click [OK].
The Properties dialog closes.

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Displaying Properties of Image Files/Folders (for Macintosh)
The standard Macintosh information dialog appears. Refer to Help in
Macintosh for details on the information dialog settings.

1

2

In the Thumbnail pane of the PENTAX PHOTO Browser 2.1
window, select the thumbnail image for which properties
are to be shown.
Alternatively, in the Folder tree pane, select the folder forwhich properties are to be shown.
Select [Properties] from the [File] menu.
The [XXX Info] dialog appears.

3

Confirm the content.

4

Click thebutton.

The Information dialog closes.

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PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 2.1 is software for color separation
processing and other processing of CCD RAW image data recorded in a
PENTAX digital camera dedicated format. The processing of RAW data
enables images to be viewed on commercially-available image viewing
and editing software.
This section describes opening and closing PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory
2.1 and viewing the PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 2.1 window, andexplains its functions.

Opening PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 2.1
For Windows

1
2

Select the start menu on the desktop.
Select [PENTAX PHOTO
Laboratory] from [PENTAX
Digital Camera Utility] in the
program menu.
PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 2.1 isopened, and the PENTAX PHOTO
Laboratory 2.1 window appears.

Closing PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 2.1
Select [Exit] from the [File] menu on the PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 2.1
window.
PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 2.1 can also be started from within PENTAX
PHOTO Browser 2.1. (p.29)

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For Macintosh

1
2

Double-click the [PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory] folder in[PENTAX Digital Camera Utility] on the hard disk.
Double-click the [PENTAX
PHOTO Laboratory] program
icon.
PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 2.1 isopened, and the PENTAX PHOTO
Laboratory 2.1 window appears.

Closing PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 2.1
Select [Quit PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory] in [PENTAX PHOTO
Laboratory] on the desktop menu bar.
PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 2.1 can also be started from within PENTAX
PHOTO Browser 2.1. (p.29)

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About the PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 2.1
Window
This section explains the PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 2.1 window layout,
names, and functions.
PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 2.1 is made up of five panels.
The panels appear in independent windows and may be placed anywhereon the screen. Select [Arrange Windows] from the [View] menu to align thepanels.
Four panels, not including the Main panel, can be hidden or shown.
Preview panel

Main panel
Menu bar

Other settings panel

Tone panel

Tool bar

White balance panel• When the processing mode is set to Full Auto Processing mode
, theWhite balance panel, Tone panel, and Other settings panel do not appear.
(p.82)• When RAW image data is not selected, the preview image does not appear.
(p.83)

Main panel
This executes functions or sets various settings of PENTAX PHOTO
Laboratory 2.1.
For Macintosh, the Main panel only contains the Tool bar. The Menu bar
appears at the top of the desktop.
Preview panel
View the selected RAW image in four steps, show specified areas
enlarged, and preview adjustments from the other panels.
View adjustments in real time or by clicking the Refresh button.
White balance panel
Select white balance or set color temperature. Adjust the image color tone,such as when the image appears bluish or yellowish. (p.88)
Tone panel
Displays tone curve and histogram information of displayed image. (p.89)
Adjust the image tone using the tone curve.
Other settings panel
Adjust characteristics such as sensitivity, contrast, color depth, and edges.
(p.90)
Menu bar
This executes functions or sets various settings of PENTAX PHOTO
Laboratory 2.1.
[File] menu
Open...

This selects the image file for processing in PENTAX
PHOTO Laboratory 2.1. Only applies when the softwareis started as standalone. This cannot be used when
PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 2.1 is started within the
PENTAX PHOTO Browser 2.1 window. (p.84)

Save...

This performs RAW image data processing and saves itwith the specified format. The available save formats are
JPEG (5 compression rates), TIFF-8, and TIFF-16. Use[Save Mode] on the [Tool] menu to specify the saveformat. (p.91)

Recall Adjustment...

Use this function to load previously saved settings forthe various panels. (p.93)

Save Adjustment...

Use this function to save the settings currently used in
the various panels. (p.93)

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Exit

[View] menu
Full Auto Processing

This closes PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 2.1.
(For Macintosh, select [Quit PENTAX PHOTO
Laboratory] on the [PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory]
menu.)

Display Size

All RAW images are processed using specified settings.
All panels, except the Preview panel, are hidden. (p.86)
This performs processing using the processing
condition settings specified by the user. The processing
conditions are set using the White balance panel, Tone
panel, and Other settings panel. (p.87)
When multiple images are selected, the preview of thefirst image in order of registration appears.
When multiple images are selected, the preview of one
image ahead in order of registration appears.
When multiple images are selected, the preview of one
image back in order of registration appears.
When multiple images are selected, the preview of thelast image in order of registration appears.
When real-time preview is not enabled, the preview isrefreshed using the current settings.
This specifies the size of the image data in the preview.

Preview
White balanceThis shows or hides the Preview panel.
This shows or hides the White balance panel.

Tone
Other settings

This shows or hides the Tone panel.
This shows or hides the Other settings panel.

Arrange Windows

This arranges the displayed panels.

Custom Processing

First Image
Previous Image
Next Image
Last Image
Refresh Preview[Tool] menu
Undo

Redo

When in Custom Processing mode, use this function tocancel the previous operation. You can undo up to fiveoperations.
When in Custom Processing mode, use this function to
redo an operation that was cancelled with the [Undo]
button.

81[Tool] menu
Image Mode

Select types of image modifications. When Full Auto
Processing is set, images are processed using
individual file settings. When in Custom Processing
mode, all images are processed using the selected
processing mode. Some modes may not be able to be
set depending on the RAW file type.
This sets the quality when saving processed images.
Save images in JPEG format with one of five different
compression rates or in TIFF format with one of two bit
types. The default setting is JPEG (Highest Quality).
This sets the size in pixels when saving processed
images. (p.91)
This sets various settings for PENTAX PHOTO
Laboratory 2.1. (p.94)

Save Mode

Save Size
Options...

[Help] menu
Help Topics

This shows PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 2.1 help
contents.
This shows PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 2.1 help index
search. (This command is not available for Macintosh.)This shows pop-up tips.

Index
What’s This?

About PENTAX PHOTO This shows PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 2.1 version
Laboratory
information. (For Macintosh, select [About PENTAX
PHOTO Laboratory] on the [PENTAX PHOTO
Laboratory] menu.)

Tool Bar
This executes functions or sets various settings of PENTAX PHOTO
Laboratory 2.1.
1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

Number Icon (button)

Content

1

This selects the image file for processing in PENTAX
PHOTO Laboratory 2.1. Only applies when thesoftware is started as standalone. This cannot be used
when PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 2.1 is started within
the PENTAX PHOTO Browser 2.1 window. (p.84)

Open...

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Number Icon (button)

Content2
Save...

This performs RAW image data processing andsaves it with the specified save mode and image size.
(p.91)

Full Auto
Processing

This appears when Full Auto Processing is set.
Performs processing using the processing conditions
set in the RAW file.
Click to selectorfrom the pull-down menu.

3

CustomProcessing
4This is displayed when Custom Processing is set.
This performs processing using the processing
condition settings specified by the user. The
processing conditions are set using the Whitebalance panel, Tone panel, and Other settings panel.
(p.87)
When in Custom Processing mode, this recalls asaved adjustment file. (p.93)

RecallAdjustment...
5This saves the processing conditions set in Custom
Processing mode as an adjustment file. (p.93)
Save
Adjustment...

6
Undo

When in Custom Processing mode, use this function
to cancel the previous operation. You can undo up to
five operations.

Redo

When in Custom Processing mode, use this function
to redo an operation that was cancelled with the[Undo] button.

7

8Image Mode

9
Save Mode
10

This displays the current Image mode. When Full
Auto Processing is set, images are processed using
individual file settings. When in Custom Processing
mode, click to select the Image mode. All images
are processed using the selected processing mode.
Some modes may not be able to be set depending on
the RAW file type. (p.86)
This displays the current Save mode. Click to
select the save format for the processed image file.
(p.91)
This displays the current Image mode. Click to
select the size of the processed image file. (p.91)

Save Size

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Number Icon (button)

Content

11

This is used to change the PENTAX PHOTO
Laboratory 2.1 settings. (p.94)
Options...

12

This shows PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 2.1 help
contents.
Help Topics

Preview Panel
This shows a preview of the RAW file.

1
2

3

4

Number Icon (button)
1
Display Size2
Enlarge Area
3
Refresh

5

6

7

8

Content
Click to select the size of the image data in thepreview from the pull-down menu.
Select from
Small,
Medium,Large, orFull Size.
When this is turned on, a red frame appears in thepreview area. The Enlarge area window appears
and the magnification can be selected.
Click this to refresh the preview using the current
settings when [Refresh Preview] becomes the[Refresh] button on the Options settings of
PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 2.1.

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Number Icon (button)

Content

4

When multiple images are selected, select theimage to display from the list.

5

When multiple images are selected, the previewof the first image in order of registration appears.
First Image

6
Previous Image
7

When multiple images are selected, the preview
of one image ahead in order of registration
appears.
When multiple images are selected, the preview
of one image back in order of registration
appears.

Next Image
8

When multiple images are selected, the previewof the last image in order of registration appears.
Last Image

Viewing Images

1

Click thewindow.

button in the PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 2.1

The [Open] dialog appears.

2

Specify the file name of a RAW image file to display andclick the [Open] button.

A RAW image appears in the Preview panel of the PENTAX PHOTO
Laboratory 2.1 window.

Select multiple image files to open multiple images at the same time.
Click the , , , orbutton on the Tool bar to preview the desired
image.
• When starting PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 2.1 from PENTAX PHOTO
Browser 2.1, use the following methods for viewing image files. Select RAW
image files in PENTAX PHOTO Browser 2.1, then start PENTAX PHOTO
Laboratory 2.1. RAW image files can also be selected in PENTAX Photo
Browser 2.1 after PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 2.1 has been started.
• To select multiple image files in PENTAX PHOTO Browser 2.1, check thethumbnail images or press and hold the Ctrl key as you left click on thumbnail
images you want to select. (For Macintosh, hold down the Command key andclick thumbnail images to select multiple images.) Files can be selected using
the check boxes if there are no files checked and selected (indicated by ablue frame) when PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 2.1 is started.

Opening PENTAX PHOTO Browser 2.1

1
2

Select a RAW image in the PENTAX PHOTO Browser 2.1
window.
Select [PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory] on the [Tool] menu of
PENTAX PHOTO Browser 2.1 or click theicon.
A RAW image appears in the Preview panel of the PENTAX PHOTO
Laboratory 2.1 window.

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Easily Modifying RAW Images
Select an Image mode to easily process RAW images according toshooting conditions.
When in Full Auto Processing mode, RAW images are processed using
the Image mode selected at the time of shooting. This setting cannot bechanged in PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 2.1.
When in Custom Processing mode, the Image mode can be selected. All
frames are processed using the same selected Image mode.
Select from the following seven Image modes when using F:
NaturalElaborates images with natural colors.

BrightElaborates sharp, bright images.

Picture (Portrait)

Elaborates images with beautiful skin tones.

Picture (Landscape) Enhances the contour and saturation of images
with greenery, blue sky, etc., to create images
with bright colors.
Picture (Macro)
Elaborates images with vivid close ups of flowers
and other objects.
Picture (Moving
Object)Elaborates sharp images of fast-moving objects.

Picture (Night Scene For capturing people against the background of
Portrait)
sunsets or night scenes.

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Setting RAW Image Data Processing
Conditions
Set individual processing conditions to create unique image modifications.

1

Select [Custom Processing] from the [View] menu, or clickon theicon on the Tool bar and then click(Custom Processing) on the drop-down list.
The Main panel, Preview panel, White balance panel, Tone panel, andOther settings panel appear.

• To close the White balance panel, Tone panel, or Other settings panel, select[Full Auto Processing] from the [View] menu, or click on theicon onthe Tool bar and then click(Full Auto Processing) on the drop-down list.
The image is processed using the Image mode set at the time of shooting,and the settings cannot be changed in PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 2.1.
• When multiple RAW files are selected, the same processing conditions areapplied to all selected files. Use the Queue list to set different processing
conditions for each file and to process all the files at once. (p.93, p.96)

882Enter settings in each setting panel.
The settings are reflected in the Preview panel. There are two ways toreflect the settings. (p.94)• Reflect the settings immediately in real time.
• Reflect the settings when clicking thepanel.

icon on the Preview

Setting the White balance

Item
White Balance Settings

Content
Select from the following:
Camera setting:
Apply the white balance setting used onyour camera.
Override: Select the white balance to apply from
[Daylight], [Shade], [Cloudy], [Daylightfluorescent light], [Neutral white fluorescentlight], [White fluorescent light], [Tungsten
light], [Flash], or [Color temperature
setting].
Gray point setting:Select the point in the preview image to turngray. Specify using the pointer for the mostappropriate white balance setting. Selectfrom 1 point, 3 points, or 5 points. Whenshooting with the gray panel with Gray point
setting, a more accurate white balance may
be achieved. Click [Reset] to delete theselected gray points.

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Item

Content

Color temperatureThis can be set when selecting [Color temperature
setting] with [Override] from [White Balance Settings].
Color temperature:
Slide the bar to set the color temperature or
select the setting from the list. Select frombetween 2500K to 10000K (in Kelvin).
Fine tune: Use Fine tune to correct errors in color
during shooting using the Amber, Blue,
Magenta, and Green slide panels. The finetuned areas are not reflected in the color
temperature display.

Setting the Tone curve/Histogram

Item

Content

Tone curve

Adjust the tone curve to make precise adjustments tothe density and contrast. Change the tone curve using
the pointer. Move the curve up to brighten and movethe curve down to darken the image.
Click a point on the tone curve to fix the curve at thatpoint. A black dot appears. Drag the black dot to movethe fixed location. Right-click to erase the black dot.
(For Macintosh, hold down the Ctrl key while you dragthe black dot.)
Brightness shows the distribution of luminosity whencombining RGB, R (Red), G (Green) and B (Blue).
Click [Show White Portions] to show white portions of
the image on the Preview panel in black.
Click [Show Black Portions] to show black portions of
the image on the Preview panel in white.
Deletes the tone curve settings, and returns to astraight line.

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Setting the Sensitivity/Contrast/Saturation/Sharpness
Set these using the Other settings panel.

Item
Sensitivity

Content
Changes the sensitivity of processing.
+ : The image becomes brighter.
– : The image becomes darker.

Contrast

Adjusts the contrast between light and shadow.
+ : Increases contrast between light and shadow.
– : Decreases contrast between light and shadow.
Adjusts the strength of the colors after RAW data
development.
+ : The colors become stronger.
– : The colors become weaker.
Adjusts the sharpness of the edges.
+ : Image contour is enhanced.
– : Image contour is softened.

Saturation

Sharpness

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Saving Image Files
You can save the image files which have been Full Auto processed or
Custom processed. Specify the save format and image size when saving
image files. Save images in JPEG format with one of five different
compression rates, or in TIFF-8 or TIFF-16 format.
As the compression rate increases, the file size decreases, but the quality
also deteriorates.
Select from S, M, or L for the image size.
Size

Pixels3008×2008
2400×1600
1536×1024

1

Select [Save Mode] from the [Tool] menu, or clickright of theicon to select the save format.

on theSelect the quality and file format when saving RAW images.
For JPEG files, image data is compressed and saved. Select fromHighest Compression, High Compression, Medium Quality, High Quality,and Highest Quality. Select High or Highest Compression to make thefile size smaller by lowering quality. Select High or Highest Quality tomaintain high quality by keeping the file size large.
Select TIFF-8 or TIFF-16 to avoid quality loss due to compression.
Although selecting TIFF-16 leads to a larger file size, quality loss is
minimized when modifying the file with other image editing software.

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2

3

Select [Save Size] from the [Tool] menu, or clickright of theicon to select the save size.

on theSelect [Save...] from the [File] menu or click the
the Tool bar.

icon onThe [Save...] dialog appears.

4Specify the file name and save destination, and then click[Save].
The image file is saved.

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When [Use queue list] is set in [Options], adjustment is added as a job to the[Image Processing Queue List] dialog for batch processing to be performed
later. (p.96)

Saving Image File Adjustment
All current adjustment combination can be saved as a parameter file. Saved
adjustment can then be applied to other RAW images for processing.

1

Click [Save Adjustments] from the [File] menu on the Main
panel or click theicon.
The [Save Adjustments] dialog appears.

2

Specify the file name and save destination, and then click[Save].
The current settings are saved as an adjustment setting file (*.INI).

Recalling Image File Adjustment

12

Display a RAW image file in the Preview panel.
Click [Recall Adjustment...] from the [File] menu on theMain panel or click theicon.
The [Open Adjustment File] dialog appears.

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3

Select a folder and parameter file name, and then click[Open].
The current RAW image is processed by the recalled adjustment.

Changing the PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 2.1
Settings

1

Select [Options...] from the [Tool] menu on the Main panel
or click theicon on the Tool bar.
The [Options] dialog appears.

2

Click the [General] tab.
Change the settings as needed.

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Item

Content

Folder to Use

Select from one of two folders to use.
Folder with original file:
The folder with RAW data is used.
Always use this folder:
Click [Browse...] to display the [Browse for
Folder] dialog, and then select the folder touse.
Status at Startup
Select the status at startup.
Status at last exit:
Maintains the settings last used when theapplication was closed.This switches to[Arrange All] when, for example, the settings
last used cannot be restored due to adifference in the number or type of monitors.
Arrange All:
All panels to be used are arranged. Display
size is set to Small (default setting), and othersettings are displayed with the status at lastexit.
Default: The status for each panel is returned to thedefault status.
Show Splash Screen at Sets splash screen when PENTAX PHOTO
StartupLaboratory 2.1 starts.
On : Splash screen is shown.
Off : Splash screen is not shown.
Arrange Panels
Sets whether panels are aligned to the right or leftwhen automatically arranging the panels.
Put in Secondary Monitor Set this to [On] to arrange the White balance panel,
Except Preview
Tone panel, and Other settings panel on thesecondary monitor. In this case, the Arrange Panels
option is ignored.

The splash screen is the title screen thatappears when PENTAX PHOTO
Laboratory 2.1 starts.

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3

Click the [Advanced] tab.
Change the settings as needed.

Item

Content

Color Space

Select from [sRGB] or [AdobeRGB] for the color spacethat sets the color range.
sRGB:
This is currently the most common color spacesetting and is compatible with most monitors andimage processing software.
AdobeRGB:
This offers a wider range of color than [sRGB].
Use this setting for tasks such as making detailed
adjustments on images or commercial printing.

When viewing images processed with AdobeRGB in an sRGB environment,
the saturation may appear lower than when processed with sRGB.

Processing

Select from starting processing jobs immediately or
creating a queue list and starting jobs later.
Start immediately:
Jobs are started immediately. Other operations
cannot be performed until processing is completed.
Use queue list:
Jobs are added to a queue list. Jobs may be
added or deleted before processing or during
processing.

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Item

Content

Refresh Preview

Real time:
Set this to apply processing conditions to thepreview image upon each change made to[Custom Processing] settings.
Refresh button:
Set this to apply processing conditions to thepreview image after all changes are made to[Custom Processing] settings, upon clicking the[Refresh] button.
Select the saving method when processing multiple
images, from the following choices: [Original file name+ new extension], [Numbered files] and [Save one at atime].
Select Numbered files to specify the base file nameand the number of following digits.

Saving Multiple Files

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After setting each item, click [OK].
The options are set, and the dialog closes.
Click [Reset] to return all options to default settings.
When [Reset] is clicked, all tab settings including the settings of the currently
open tab are returned to default settings.

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Glossary
AdobeRGB
This color space is recommended for commercial printing and document
creation by Adobe Systems (US). Its color reproduction range is larger
than sRGB and adequately covers the color reproduction range forprinting. Therefore, color data only reproducible on a printer are not lostwhen editing on a computer. Note that using AdobeRGB with unsupported
software causes colors to appear faint.
CCD RAW data
CCD stands for Charge Coupled Device, a semiconductor device thatconverts optical information into electrical signals. RAW image data is raw
data recorded from CCD output. This data can be transferred to acomputer, and manipulated into image data with unique settings such as
JPEG and TIFF using supplied software.
CSV format
This data format lists recording fields and separates them with a comma(,). Generally, character strings are indicated with double quotation marks
in CSV format. Some software include data input and output functions in
CSV format as part of a multipurpose format.
Exif-JPEG format
Exif stands for Exchangeable Image File Format. This image file format isbased on the JPEG image data format, and allows thumbnail images andimage properties to be embedded into the data. Software that does notsupport this format processes the image as a regular JPEG image.
Exif-TIFF format
Exif stands for Exchangeable Image File Format. This image file format isbased on the TIFF image data format, and allows thumbnail images andimage properties to be embedded into the data. Software that does notsupport this format processes the image as a regular TIFF image.
JPEG
An image compression format. Although the image quality deteriorates alittle, images can be compressed to a smaller file size than with TIFF andother formats.

Lossless rotation
Because JPEG uses irreversible compression (data is lost during
compression), the quality of JPEG images deteriorates when
uncompressed, rotated and then saved. Lossless rotation, however, canbe used to rotate JPEG images without recompressing the data. Exif andother data are maintained. Images for which lossless rotation is performed
are processed as separate files; the rotated image appears after the image
file is saved.
PNG format
Images saved using this format can be compressed to a small file size, but
the reversible compression of this format makes the file size larger than
JPEG. This format is for use with full-color images and prevents quality
loss even when re-edited. PNG files, however, cannot be viewed on older
browsers (Internet Explorer 3.0 or earlier or Internet Explorer 4.5 on
Macintosh). In addition, thumbnail images and image properties cannot beembedded in the data.
sRGB (standard RGB)
An international color space standard defined by IEC (International
Electrotechnical Commission). This is defined from color space forcomputer monitors and is also used as the standard color space for Exif.
TIFF-8A file format for saving image data. Each image is recorded with 8-bit RGB
data for each color. The image is not compressed making the file size
large, but no deterioration of image quality occurs.
TIFF-16
Although TIFF images are usually 8-bit, this is a 16-bit TIFF. Morecomputations are required when image processing as the dynamic range
is larger.

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