You are right John Riley, the shutter does release in Manual. I am using a commercial (Gray) White Balance card having a cross-hair, etc. The camera does focus. However, I see no way of adjusting the WB. The G-B-A-M grid does not appear like I am aquainted with on the K-5. The K-01 manual simply says "Adjust the white balance as necessary". I know I am missing something, but can not figure out what it is that I am doing or not doing that is incorrect?

Thank you John Riley for the quick response. The K-5 & K-01 procedures (as written) do differ some-what. After I press the AF/AE-L button, I should release the shutter, how-ever the shutter will not release.

Has any member manually adjusted the K-01 White Balance manually using a Gray Card?
Using the procedures listed on pages 131 & 132, I am unable to get past step 3. When I press the AF/AE-L button, nothing seems to happen. I have tried several different capture modes but can not determine what it is I may be doing incorrectly. Incidently, I am using the DA40mm XS lens.

I have been using a Flash Wave2 radio trigger set for both studio lighting and in-field flash (Pentax AF540FGZ) and am quite happy.
First began using the Flashwave with a K-x and now use it with a K-5.
I use up to three receivers with one transmitter, and have taken shots hundred yards distance between the transmitter and the receiver, with-out a problem. There is a new model of Flash Wave out now, though I have not tried it.
I tried using the Pentax PTX 39892 Remote, but found it to be very limiting, rather unreliable and having a short life-span.
I often use the Pentax CS-205 Cable Switch when using a tripod in the field, and have found it to be 99.9 percent reliable. In fact, I would say that it is the best investment one can make, after getting a tripod.

What a dandy place to live.
The B&W seems to work quite well.
Thanks for sharing .

I have been away for a time, so apologize for not getting back to you Stefan.
After I install the 16-50 lens on the K-x and turn the camera control switch ON, I can take a single shot in Auto, with the subject in focus. After that no more pictures can be taken, even if I turn the camera control switch OFF and then ON again. If I shift to Live view there is no difference. As I mentioned before, the K-x works well in Auto with other lenses, and the Pentax 16-50 lens works well with a K-5.
Even so, thanks for the idea.

I must agree with 08tiger about the cable about the AF160FC. That, and it is alittle bit pricey. Other-wise I have found it serves well with Macro, Close-up and Portrait. It is both strong and dependable.

Thank you John Riley, Giorgio, i-Berg (I like your slogan) & Japers45, very nice to make your acquaintances.
Now I think I shall move on into the Forum to find out what you do for excitment around here.

HELLO EVERYONE!
Here I have been posting for the past few days and have not even introduced myself.
I don't live too far from Philadelphia (U.S. of A.)which should explain why I might spell certain words differently.
I enjoy photography and presently am using a K-5 and an "older" K-x. I am master of neither, which means I am still always learning, and PENTAX USER appears to be a good place to continue this.
I enjoy the outdoors, and photographing the world. I have been told that I have a documentary approach to photography.
I must confess that I like lenses and suffer slightly from LBA.
Am looking forward to your comments, concerns and advise. Any questions, please ask.

Thank you i-Berg (I don't know what a "Pentax Pro Master" is, but it certainly conveys an importance). I will have the lens looked into.