Changing The Focusing Area - Pentax OPTIO L40 Operating Manual

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Changing the Focusing Area

You can change the autofocus area (Focusing Area).
Focusing Area
Multiple (default setting) Normal range
J
Spot
K
Automatic Tracking AF
W
1
Press the 3 button in A mode.
The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.
2
Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Focusing Area].
3
Press the four-way controller (5).
A pull-down menu appears.
4
Use the four-way controller (23)
to change the setting.
5
Press the 4 button.
The Focusing Area setting is saved.
6
Press the 3 button.
The camera returns to capture status with the current setting.
• In d and Y modes, [Focusing Area] can only be set to J
(Multiple) or K (Spot).
• In b, z and e modes, [Focusing Area] is set to J (Multiple).
• If you use the [Focusing Area] function frequently, you can save
time by assigning it to the Green button. (p.55)
MENU
2, 3, 4
5
1, 6
R A d q < i \ c Q E D Y
The autofocus range becomes smaller.
Keeps moving subjects in focus.
Rec. Mode 1/3
8 Recorded Pixels
M
Quality Level
AWB White Balance
Focusing Area
ISO
Sensitivity
AUTO
MENU Exit Exit Exit
Rec. Mode 1/3
8
Recorded Pixels
M
Quality Level
AWB White Balance
Focusing Area
ISO
Sensitivity
AUTO
Cancel
MENU
4
OK
OK
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