Pentax A40 Operation Manual - Page 102

Taking Pictures Shutter release button MENU Four-way controller MENU button Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance AF Setting AE Metering Sensitivity 12M AWB AUTO 800 MENU Exit Selecting the Autofocus Settings You can set the autofocus area and focusing method. 41 2 Press the MENU button in Capture mode. The [ARec. Mode] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [AF Setting]. 3 Press the four-way controller (5). AF Setting The AF Setting screen appears. Focusing Area Focus Limiter Aux. AF Light MENU Changing the Focusing Area You can change the autofocus area (Focusing Area). Focusing Area The camera measures a wide range in the center of the J Multiple monitor (within the focusing area) and focuses on the nearest subject. The camera measures a narrow range in the center of the K Spot monitor (the spot focusing area) making easier for you to focus on a specific subject. Automatic tracking The camera continues to focus on the moving subject AF while you are pressing the shutter release button halfway. 100