Pentax P3n P3n Manual - Page 9

• Press the shutter release button half-way and make sure that a shutter speed appears on the left side of the viewfinder. Timer switch The built-in timer switch automatically turns the power off in about se ten seconds after you release your finger off the shutter button. Battery check If no shutter speed is displayed in the viewfinder even with a slight pressure on the shutter button, the batteries have no power or may be improperly inserted. When batteries weaken When the batteries are becoming weak, the shutter speed displayed in the viewfinder starts to blink slowly at the speed of once per second. If so, replace the batteries immediately. If the batteries are completely exhausted, the shutter button does not release the shutter. P 1000 7 •