Pentax A30E - Manual (Page 58)

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In the Green Mode, you can enjoy easy picture taking just by pressing
the shutter release button.
1
Press the Green button in Capture
mode.
The camera enters the Green Mode.
Press the Green button again to return to the
previous status.
2
Press the shutter release button
halfway.
The focus frame on the LCD monitor will light green when the camera
is in focus.
3
Press the shutter release button fully.
The picture is taken.
Taking Pictures in the Basic Mode (Green Mode)
• In the Green Mode, you cannot change the information displayed on
the LCD monitor by pressing the OK/Display button.
• In the Green Mode, you cannot display the [A Rec. Mode] menu
or the Capture Mode Palette. If you try to show them, the message
[Green mode must be canceled to use this function.] and - (key
lock icon) appear.
• When the camera switches from the Green Mode to Playback
Mode, you cannot display the [H Set-up] menu by pressing the
MENU button. If you try to show it, the message [Green mode must
be canceled to use this function.] and - (key lock icon) appear.
• When the camera is turned off in the Green Mode, it starts up in
the Green Mode next time you turn on the camera.
Shutter release button
Green button
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