Pentax Optio S manual Taking Pictures, Zxc, EV Compensation, Setting the Functions Standard Mode

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	Rec. Mode
	Recorded Pixels	2048 1556
	Quality Level
xc	White Balance	AWB
	Focusing Area	Multiple
	AE Metering
	Sensitivity	Auto
z	1/3 MENU Exit	OK Ok

EV Compensation

You can take pictures that are intentionally over-exposed or under-exposed.

Taking Pictures

b

zxc

v

Setting the Functions (Standard Mode)

In Standard mode ( ), you can set all the camera functions.

Taking Pictures

zSelect [EV Compensation] on the

[ Rec. Mode] menu.

x Use the four-way controller ( ) to select the EV setting in the range of –2.0 EV to +2.0 EV in 1/3 EV steps.

To brighten, set positive +.

To darken, set negative –.

cPress the OK button.

Rec. Mode
Saturation
Contrast
EV Compensation	± 0.0
3/3 MENU Exit	OK Ok

zPress the four-way controller ( ) in

Capture mode.

The virtual mode dial appears.

x Use the four-way controller (	) to
select Standard mode ( ).
c Press the OK button.	OK Ok

v Set the functions you want to use.

Taking Pictures

The camera is ready to take the picture.

Saving the EV Compensation Value ☞ p.74

EV Compensation is registered on the four-way controller ( ) memo in the Fn default settings. ☞ p.120

Caution The light metering method is either center-weighted or spot when the EV setting is adjusted.

Refer to “Setting the Shooting Functions” (p.36 to p.52) for

details of how to set the functions.

bPress the shutter release button. The picture is taken.

Taking Still Pictures ☞ p.22

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