Pentax ist DL User Manual - Page 60

58 7 3 Press the shutter release button fully. For g, the self-timer lamp starts blinking slowly and blinks rapidly two seconds before the shutter is released. The beep is heard and the rate increases. The shutter will be released about 12 seconds after the shutter release button is pressed fully. For r, the shutter will be released about two seconds after the shutter release button is pressed fully. 1 The beep can be turned off. "Turning the Beep On and Off" (p.163) Basic Operations • Exposure may be affected if light enters the viewfinder. Attach the provided ME viewfinder cap or use the AE lock function (p.142). (Ignore the light entering the viewfinder when the exposure mode is set to a (Manual) (p.138).) • Remove the Eyecup FN by pulling one side out and toward you when using accessories such as the ME viewfinder cap. Removing the Eyecup FN Attaching the ME Viewfinder cap 8 Turn the camera off after shooting. The next time the power is turned on, self-timer shooting is canceled and returns to single frame shooting.