Remote Assistant Software

PENTAX Remote Assistant Software Version 1.00

Pentax is pleased to announce the release of the Pentax Remote Assistant for the *istD digital camera. The Remote Assistant allows you to use your computer to control functions on your *istD camera, while it is connected via USB cable. While having many standard camera functions and direct download capabilities under your control on the computer, the Pentax Remote Assistant also offers some "extended functions" as follows:
• Interval Mode / Timer Mode
• Extended Auto-Bracketing Mode

For further details, please download and read the Remote Assistant Instruction Manual (PDF, 903kb).

To Begin

Before you download and install the Pentax Remote Assistant software, please do the following:

1. Check your camera's current firmware version, to verify that your camera fully supports the Pentax Remote Assistant software. To do this, hold down your camera's MENU button while turning the camera on. Your camera's LCD screen will display the current version of the firmware. Make sure your camera's firmware is version 1.11 or later. If you have an older version of the firmware, please update it to the most recent version.

2. Make sure your computer supports the basic system requirements for the Remote Assistant software. You can check your system requirements by clicking the "Windows" or "Macintosh" instructions & download links below.

Instructions and Download

For instructions and to download the Pentax Remote Assistant software, please select your operating system:

Microsoft Windows
Apple Macintosh

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