Pentax 17231 Operation Manual - Page 46

Quick Start Using the Shutter Release Button The shutter release button works in a two-step action as follows. Press halfway The focus and exposure are locked when the shutter release button is 2 pressed down half-way. The green focus frame lights on the display when the shutter release button is pressed halfway and the subject is in focus. If the subject is out of focus, the frame turns red. Press fully Press the shutter release button all the way down to take a picture. [Poor focusing conditions] The camera may not be able to focus under the following conditions. In these cases, lock the focus on an object the same distance away as the subject (by pressing and holding the shutter release button halfway), then aim the camera at your subject and press the shutter release button fully. • Objects that lack contrast such as a blue sky or white wall • Dark places, objects, or conditions that prevent light being reflected back • Horizontal lines or intricate patterns • Fast moving objects • When there is an object in the foreground and an object in the background in the same picture • Strongly reflected light or strong backlighting (bright background) Instant Review The image appears on the display for one second (Instant Review) immediately after it is captured. You can change the Instant Review time. (p.120) Pressing the i button during Instant Review displays the delete image confirmation screen. Select [Delete] with the four-way controller (23) and press the 4 button to delete the image. • When the camera detects that the subject's eyes are closed, the message "Closed eyes have been detected." appears during Instant Review (This function is called "Blink Detection"). • Even when Instant Review is set shorter than [3sec], the message appears for 3 seconds. • When the Face Recognition function (p.59) does not work, "Blink Detection" also does not function. Even if the subject's faces are recognized, "Blink Detection" does not function depending on the condition of the recognized faces. 44