Pentax Optio 50 User Guide - Page 31

Using The Mode Dial

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USING THE MODE DIAL Simple Mode [ ] (Simple) mode is the simplest way which allows you to take still pictures without having to set special functions or manual adjustments. The camera sets the optimal focusing and exposure. 1. Rotate the mode dial to and turn your camera on by pressing the button. 2. Compose your subject within the focus frame. 3. Press the shutter button down halfway to focus the image. „ When you press the shutter button down half way, the camera's Auto Focus feature automatically focuses the image. Proper exposure is determined and locked at the same time. 4. Press the shutter button the rest of the way down to capture the image. Program Mode [ ] In the (Program) mode, the camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture for taking still images. You can adjust other functions, such as flash mode or continuous shooting mode. 1. Rotate the mode dial to and turn your camera on by pressing the button. 2. Compose your subject within the focus frame. 3. Press the shutter button to capture the image. EN-31

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USING THE MODE DIAL
Simple Mode [
]
(Simple) mode is the simplest way which allows you to take still pictures without having to set special
functions or manual adjustments. The camera sets the optimal focusing and exposure.
1.
Rotate the mode dial to
and turn your camera on by pressing
the
button.
2.
Compose your subject within the focus frame.
3.
Press the shutter button down halfway to focus the image.
When you press the shutter button down half way, the
camera’s Auto Focus feature automatically focuses the image.
Proper exposure is determined and locked at the same time.
4.
Press the shutter button the rest of the way down to capture the
image.
Program Mode [
]
In the
(Program) mode, the camera automatically sets the shutter
speed and aperture for taking still images. You can adjust other
functions, such as flash mode or continuous shooting mode.
1.
Rotate the mode dial to
and turn your camera on by pressing
the
button.
2.
Compose your subject within the focus frame.
3.
Press the shutter button to capture the image.