Pentax Optio RX18, Operating Manual, Page: 71 / 260

69
3
Ta
king
Pict
ures
The image appears on the display immediately after it is captured (Instant
Review). If the camera detects that the subject’s eyes are closed while
the Face Detection function (p.72) is activated, the message [Closed
eyes have been detected] appears for 3 seconds (Blink Detection).
This camera has a variety of shooting modes that let you take pictures
or record movies in different situations simply by choosing the
appropriate mode for the particular situation from the Capture Mode
Palette.
1
Press the four-way controller (
3
) in
A
mode.
The Capture Mode Palette appears.
2
Use the four-way controller
(
2345
) to choose a shooting
mode.
When an icon is selected in the Capture
Mode Palette, the guide for the selected
shooting mode appears.
Instant Review and Blink Detection
• When the Face Detection function does not work, Blink Detection also
does not function. Even if the subjects’ faces are detected, Blink
Detection may not function depending on the condition of the detected
faces.
• You can also disable the Blink Detection function (p.117).
Setting the Shooting Mode
Four-way controller
4 button
1 / 2 1 / 2
OK
OK OK
MENU
Cancel Cancel
For capturing landscape
views. Enhances colors
of sky and foliage
Landscape Landscape