Pentax Optio 230 User Manual download pdf (Page 23)

v Press the shutter release button.

The image will be displayed on the LCD monitor for 0.5

seconds (Instant Review) and recorded on the CF card.

(The green and red lamps on the right of the viewfinder

blink alternately while the image is being recorded on the

CF card.)

Using the Shutter Release Button

The shutter release button works in a two-step action.

● Press halfway

When the shutter release button is pressed lightly (halfway),

the focus, exposure and white balance are locked. You can

find the following information on the LCD monitor, the status

lamp and the flash lamp.

The shutter speed and aperture settings are only displayed

when the shutter release button is pressed lightly (halfway).

q Focusing area

If the subject is in focus, the frame will light green. If the

subject is not in focus, the frame will not appear.

w Flash symbol

The flash symbol indicates the status of the flash when the

shutter release button is pressed.

Status lamp & Flash lamp

(on the right of the viewfinder)

status Status lamp (green) Flash lamp (red)

lit Subject is in focus Flash is charged

blink Subject is not in focus Flash is charging

● Pressed down fully

The picture is taken.

Instant Review

The Instant Review default setting is 0.5 seconds. During this

time you can delete the image by pressing the button (The

[Delete] menu will be displayed.), and selecting [Delete].

Setting the Instant Review Time p.64

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