Pentax Optio P80 Operating Manual page 115

2
Use the four-way controller (23) to select [AE Metering].
3
Press the four-way controller (5).
A pull-down menu appears.
4
Use the four-way controller (23)
to select the AE Metering setting.
5
Press the 4 button.
The setting is saved.
6
Press the 3 button.
The camera returns to capture status.
• When the shutter release button is pressed halfway, the brightness is
metered and the exposure is determined.
• When the subject is outside the focusing area and you want to use
N (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.
• Depending on the selected shooting mode, the AE metering setting
may not be changed. Refer to "Functions Available for Each Shooting
Mode" (p.228) for details.
• If you change the [AE Metering] setting frequently, you can save time
by assigning it to the Green button (p.121).
Saving the AE Metering setting 1p.127
Rec. Mode 1/4
Pixel Track SR
Recorded Pixels 12
M
White Balance
AWB
Focusing Area
AE Metering
Sensitivity
Cancel
MENU
3
OK
OK
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