Using The Remote Control Unit (Optional); Using The Zoom - Pentax Optio S Operating Manual

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Using the Remote Control Unit (optional)

You can take pictures using the remote control F (optional).
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Press the four-way controller ( ) in
Capture mode to display (
the LCD monitor.
The self-timer lamp will blink and the
camera is ready to take pictures.
x
Press the shutter release button on
the remote control unit.
The self-timer lamp will blink rapidly and the picture will be
taken after approximately three seconds.
Playing Back Images
• The buttons on the camera can be used in the same way.
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• 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
• You can use the remote control E (optional) to operate the
zoom.
b
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.)
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Using the Zoom

You can use the zoom to take pictures in Tele or Wide mode.
z
Press 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.
Saving the Zoom Position
You cannot use the optical zoom in Movie Picture mode.
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Zoom bar Digital
zoom range
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When digital zoom
is enabled
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