Main Switch, Shutter Release Button; Shutter Dial - Pentax P3 Instruction Manual

MAIN SWITCH, SHUTTER RELEASE BUTTON, SHUTTER DIAL
• Main switch
To release the shutter, be sure to turn the main switch to ON.
When the main switch is off, the shutter cannot be released and
the meter remains off.
• Shutter release button
As you turn the main switch on and press the shutter release
button half-way, the meter will turn on, and a further pressure on
the shutter button will release the shutter.
• Shutter speed dial
When shooting in the Metered Manual mode, turn the shutter
dial until the desired shutter speed aligns with the index (red line).
1000 - 1 = 1/1000 - 1 sec.
B = Bulb (long-time exposure)
100 V =
1/100
sec. (flash-sync speed)
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