Pentax Optio S40 Operation Manual - Page 48

1 2, 3 Taking Pictures Taking Moving Pictures (Moving Picture Mode) This mode lets you take moving pictures. Sound can be recorded at the 4 same time. 1 Set the mode dial to C. The following information appears on the LCD monitor. 1 2 34 1 Flash Off icon 2 Moving Picture mode icon 3 Card/Built-in memory 00:01:23 4 Recordable time 2 Press the shutter release button. Recording starts. 04/25/2004 10:25 You can change the captured area by pressing the Zoom/w/x button. x : enlarges the subject. w: enlarges the area captured by the camera. 3 Press the shutter release button. Recording stops. • The flash will not discharge in Moving Picture mode. • Continuous shooting is not possible in Moving Picture mode. • The LCD monitor cannot be turned off in Moving Picture mode. • The focus is fixed while recording in Moving Picture mode. • You cannot use the optical zoom while recording in Moving Picture mode. You should compose the picture on the LCD monitor when you use the digital zoom function. Playing Back Moving Pictures 1p.84 Enabling the Digital Zoom Function 1p.50 46