Pentax S4I Setting the Light Metering Range to Determine the Exposure

	Rec. Mode
MENU	RecordedPixels	2304x1728
	QualityLevel
2, 3	WhiteBalance	AWB
	FocusingArea	Multiple
4	AE Metering
	Sensitivity	Auto
1	MENU Exit	OK OK

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Setting the Light Metering Range to Determine the Exposure

You can choose which part of the screen to use to measure the brightness and determine the exposure.

AE Metering Modes

L	Multi-segment	The exposure is determined by the entire screen.
M	Center-weighted	The exposure is determined mainly by the center of the
		screen.
N	Spot	The exposure is determined by the small area in the
		center of the screen only.

1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode.

4 TakingPictures

The [ARec.Mode] menu appears.

2 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [AE Metering].

3 Use the four-way controller (45) to change the AE metering mode.

4 Press the OK button.

The camera is ready to take the picture.

Rec. Mode

RecordedPixels	2304x1728
QualityLevel
WhiteBalance	AWB
FocusingArea	Multiple
AE Metering
Sensitivity	50
MENU Exit	OK OK

When N is selected, the AE metering point moves in correspondence with movement of the focusing area. (1p.70)

Saving the AE Metering Mode 1p.84

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