Pentax Silkypix K-500, Operating Manual

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ratio
ns
3
2
Set the focus mode switch to
l
.
In
n
mode, the focus mode changes
to
f
(Autofocus/Auto) mode.
1
Setting the Focus Mode (p.105)
3
Look through the viewfinder to view
the subject.
When using a zoom lens, turn the zoom
ring to the right or left to change the angle
of view.
4
Position the subject inside the AF frame, and press the shutter
release button halfway.
The autofocus system operates.
The focus indicator
]
appears and you
will hear a beep when the subject comes
into focus (focus lock).
When set to
n
mode, the optimal
capture mode is automatically selected
from
U
(Standard),
c
(Portrait),
s
(Landscape),
b
(Macro),
\
(Moving
Object),
.
(Night Scene Portrait),
K
(Sunset),
d
(Blue Sky) or
x
(Forest). (p.87)
The AF assist light turns on in a dark or
backlit location. If the flash is necessary,
the flash status
E
blinks in the viewfinder.
Press the
E
button to pop up the flash.
Flash
status
Focus indicator
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