Using The Remote Control Unit (Optional) - Pentax Optio A40 Operating Manual

Using the Remote Control Unit (optional)

You can switch the Drive Mode to Remote Control mode to take pictures
using the remote control unit E or F (optional).
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Taking Pictures Using the Remote Control
1
Press the four-way controller (2) in Capture mode.
2
Press the four-way controller
(45) to select i (3 sec Remote
control) or h(0 sec remote
control).
3
Press the OK button.
The self-timer lamp blinks slowly and the
camera is ready for taking pictures.
4
Press the shutter release button on the remote control
unit.
i (3 sec Remote control):The picture is taken after the self-timer
h (0 sec remote control): The picture is taken immediately.
• Focusing may be compromised if you move the camera while the
self-timer lamp is blinking.
• You cannot use the remote control unit in Movie mode.
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Four-way
controller
OK button
lamp blinks quickly for about three seconds.
Shutter release button
Zoom button
Remote control unit E
(Remote control unit F
has no zoom button.)
Drive Mode Drive Mode Drive Mode
0 sec remote control 0 sec remote control 0 sec remote control
Cancel Cancel
MENU OK
OK OK OK