Pentax OPTIO VS20 Operating Manual page 104

To set the = Assist Light (Focus Assist)
The camera automatically emits the focus assist light in dark shooting
situations. You can set the light to on or off.
1
Press the 3 button in A mode.
The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.
2
Use the four-way controller (23) to select [AF Setting].
3
Press the four-way controller (5).
3
The [AF Setting] screen appears.
4
Use the four-way controller (23)
to select [Focus Assist].
5
Use the four-way controller (45) to select O (On) or P (Off).
The setting is saved.
6
Press the 3 button twice.
The camera returns to capture status.
Looking at the light directly will not create a safety hazard. However, do
not look into the focus assist light from a very short distance since you
may feel dazzled.
• The camera does not emit the focus assist light under the following
conditions.
- In movie recording mode
- S (Fireworks) or H (Pet) mode
- When the focus mode is set to s (Infinity) or \ (Manual Focus)
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AF Setting
Focusing Area
Focus Assist
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