Pentax Optio SV Operation Manual - Page 30

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 pressed lightly (halfway). The following information is indicated on the LCD monitor and by the focus status and flash status lamps when the 2 shutter release button is pressed halfway. 1. Focus frame The focus frame turns green if the subject is in focus. The frame does not appear if the subject is out of focus. 2. Status lamps Focus status lamp (green) Flash status lamp (red) Lit Subject is in focus Flash is charged Blinks Subject is out of focus Flash is charging Pictures cannot be taken while the flash is charging. Press down fully Press the shutter release button all the way down (fully) to take a picture. [Poor focusing conditions] The camera may not be able to focus under the following conditions. In this case, lock the focus on an object the same distance away as the subject (by pressing the shutter release button halfway) and aim the camera at your subject with the shutter release button kept pressed halfway and press the shutter release button fully. • Objects that lack contrast such as a blue sky or white wall • Dark places or objects, or conditions that prevent light being reflected back • Finely patterned object • 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 Instant Review default setting is one second. During this time, you can delete the image by pressing the i button, selecting [Delete] when the [Delete] menu appears and pressing the OK button. (1p.118) You can also record a voice memo by pressing the OK button during Instant Review. Setting the Instant Review Time 1p.99 28