6Point the remote control unit
towards the remote control

 

receiver on the front of the

4 m

camera, and press the shutter
release button on the remote

 

control unit.

 

The maximum operating distance of a

remote control unit is about 4 m from the front of the camera.

After a picture is taken, the remote control receiver lights for 2 seconds and then returns to blinking.

• By default, you cannot adjust the focus with a remote control unit. Focus on the subject first with the camera before operating with a remote control unit. When [14. AF with Remote Control] is set to [On] in the [ACustom Setting 2] menu, you can use a remote control unit to adjust the focus.

•Select [Single Frame Shooting] in the Drive Mode setting screen to cancel shooting with a remote control unit. The setting is canceled automatically when the camera is turned off if you clear the check box for [Drive Mode] in [Memory] of the [ARec. Mode 4] menu. (p.215)

•The Shake Reduction function is not available.

•When i is selected, the flash mode cannot be set to [Wireless Mode].

•The exposure may be affected if light enters the viewfinder (except in a mode). Use the AE Lock function (p.96) or attach the optional ME viewfinder cap.

•Shooting with a remote control unit may not be available in backlit conditions.

•When using the Remote Control Waterproof O-RC1, the autofocus system can be operated with the Sbutton. The {button cannot be used.

•The Remote Control F can send a remote control signal about 30,000 times. Contact a PENTAX Service Center to replace the battery (this will involve a fee).

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