Pentax MX4 - Manual (Page 34)

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Quick Start
Taking Still Pictures
The standard procedure for taking still pictures is described below. If the
flash has been opened, it will fire automatically depending on the light
conditions.
1
Pull the grip out and rotate it into
position.
2
Open the LCD monitor.
3
Press the power switch.
The camera turns on.
4
Set the mode dial to R.
5
Check the image on the LCD
monitor.
The focus frame in the middle of the LCD monitor indicates the zone
of automatic focusing. You can change the captured area by pressing
the Zoom/w/x lever to the right or left.
x
: enlarges the subject.
w : enlarges the area captured by the camera.
6
Press the shutter release button halfway.
The focus frame turns green if the subject is in focus.
7
Press the shutter release button fully.
The picture is taken.
The image appears on the LCD monitor for one second (Instant
Review) and is recorded on the SD Memory Card.
You are recommended to use a tripod to prevent camera shake
when taking pictures at a high magnification rate.
Zoom/w/x lever
i button
Shutter release
button
Mode dial
Power switch
f button
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2 5 2 5 : 1 4 1 4 2 5 : 1 4
0 7 / 2 5 / 2 0 0 4 0 7 / 2 5 / 2 0 0 4 0 7 / 2 5 / 2 0 0 4
3 8 3 8 3 8
4 8
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Focus frame