Pentax Optio SV Operation Manual - Page 50

Taking Pictures, Setting the Functions (Program Mode)

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Taking Pictures Taking Pictures Mode dial Shutter release button Taking Pictures 4 Setting the Functions (Program Mode) In A (Program mode), the camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture for taking still pictures. However, you can select other functions such as the flash or Continuous Shooting mode. 1 Set the mode dial to A. 2 Set the functions you want to use. Refer to "Setting the Shooting Functions" (p.81 to p.103) for details of how to set the functions. 3 Press the shutter release button halfway. The focus frame on the LCD monitor will light green when the camera is in focus. 4 Press the shutter release button. The picture is taken. If the USER mode has been set to P, the Program Mode Setting screen will appear by setting the mode dial to USER. Taking Still Pictures 1p.27 48

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Taking Pictures
Taking Pictures
Taking Pictures
In
A
(Program mode), the camera automatically sets the shutter speed
and aperture for taking still pictures. However, you can select other
functions such as the flash or Continuous Shooting mode.
1
Set the mode dial to
A
.
2
Set the functions you want to use.
Refer to “Setting the Shooting Functions” (p.81 to p.103) for details of
how to set the functions.
3
Press the shutter release button halfway.
The focus frame on the LCD monitor will light green when the camera
is in focus.
4
Press the shutter release button.
The picture is taken.
Setting the Functions (Program Mode)
If the USER mode has been set to P, the Program Mode Setting
screen will appear by setting the mode dial to USER.
Taking Still Pictures
1
p.27
Mode dial
Shutter release button