Pentax Optio T20 method, Press the 3button, Touch [Rec. Mode 1], Touch [AE Metering], Selecting the AE Metering, 5 Press the 3button twice, Touch the desired AE metering

Adjusting the Size, Quality Level, Brightness, and Color Tone

Selecting the AE Metering

You can choose which area of the image to measure for determining the exposure (brightness).

AE Metering

	Multi-segment	The camera takes a detailed reading of the overall brightness of
L		the picture and determines the correct exposure. The camera
	metering	can obtain a relatively correct exposure even for complex
		subjects with both dark and light areas.
		The camera takes a uniform reading of the overall brightness of
	Center-weighted	the picture with the metering focused at the center of the image.
M	metering	You can take pictures with the correct exposure for subjects at
		the center of the picture even if the surrounding background is
		lighter or darker than the subject.
	Spot AE	The camera determines the exposure by metering only the
N		objects in the center spot. Use this to obtain correct exposure on
	metering	a small part of the image.
1	Press the 3button.
2	The [Menu] appears.
	Touch [Rec. Mode 1].
3	The Rec. Mode 1 screen appears.
	Touch [AE Metering].
			AE Metering
4	The AE Metering appears.
	Touch the desired AE metering

method.

The setting is saved and the screen returns to the previous screen.

5 Press the 3button twice.

•The camera returns to Capture mode.

•Press the Q button to return to Playback mode.

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Pictures Taking

Memo

•When the shutter release button is pressed halfway, the camera meters the brightness and determines the exposure.

•When the subject is outside the focusing area and you want to use spot AE metering, aim the camera at the subject and press the shutter release button halfway to lock the exposure, then compose your picture again and press the shutter release button fully.

•When the shooting mode is set to C (Movie), the AE metering is fixed at

Center-weighted metering and cannot be changed. 55