Pentax 17231 Operation Manual - Page 102

Setting the Shooting Functions Four-way controller 4 button Taking Pictures 4 Selecting the Focus Mode Focus Mode = Standard q Macro 1cm Macro 3 Pan Focus s Infinity \ Manual Focus Normally, use this mode for shooting. The camera is focused on the subject in the autofocus area when the shutter release button is pressed halfway. Used when taking close-ups. The camera is focused on the subject in the autofocus area when the shutter release button is pressed halfway. Pictures cannot be taken when the image is not focused. Take pictures of the subject from a distance of 1 cm. Pictures cannot be taken when the image is not focused. This mode is used when you ask someone to take pictures for you, or when taking pictures of the scenery through the window of a car or train. The entire picture, from the front to the back, is focused. This mode is used for taking distant objects. The flash is set to a (Flash Off). This mode lets you adjust the focus manually. 1 Press the four-way controller (5) in A mode. Focus Mode Standard The focus mode changes each time the button is pressed. You can also change the setting using the four-way controller (23). 2 Press the shutter release button halfway. MENU Cancel OK OK The Focus Mode setting is saved and the camera returns to capture status. 100