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Using the Remote Control Unit (optional)

You can take pictures using the remote control F (optional).

z Press the four-way controller ( ) in

z

Using the Zoom

You can use the zoom to take pictures in Tele or Wide mode.

 

Capture mode to display (

) on

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Taking

the LCD monitor.

 

 

 

 

The self-timer lamp will blink and the

 

 

 

camera is ready to take pictures.

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x Press the shutter release button on

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the remote control unit.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The self-timer lamp will blink rapidly and the picture will be taken after approximately three seconds.

Playing Back Images ☞ p.79

•The buttons on the camera can be used in the same way. memo • Please ensure that the remote control unit is no more than 4

meters away from the front of the camera.

•To take a picture immediately after pressing the shutter release button on the remote control unit, press the four-way controller

in step z to display on the LCD monitor.

zPress the Zoom button in Capture mode.

: makes the subject larger

: makes the subject smaller

When the digital zoom function is disabled, you can take pictures at up to 3 times magnification using the optical zoom.

When the digital zoom is enabled, you can further enlarge the subject to a maximum magnification equiv- alent to 12 times.

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Zoom bar Digital zoom range

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Taking Pictures

•You can use the remote control E (optional) to operate the zoom.

Life of the Battery for the Remote Control Unit

A signal can be sent from the remote control unit to the camera approximately 30,000 times. If the battery needs changing, con- tact your nearest Pentax customer service center. (A charge is made for changing the battery.)

memo

When digital zoom

is enabled

Saving the Zoom Position ☞ p.74

You cannot use the optical zoom in Movie Picture mode.

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Pentax Optio S manual Using the Remote Control Unit optional, Using the Zoom, Press the Zoom button in Capture mode