Setting the autofocus conditions, P.100, Press the 3 button in a mode – Pentax Optio M50 User Manual
Page 102: Press the four-way controller ( 5 ), Press the 4 button, Press the 3 button, Setting the focusing area

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You can set various conditions for autofocus.
You can change the autofocus area (Focusing Area).
Focusing Area
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 Focusing setting.
5
Press the 4 button.
The AF Setting is saved.
6
Press the 3 button.
The camera returns to capture status with the current setting.
Setting the Autofocus Conditions
Setting the Focusing Area
J Multiple
Normal autofocus area
K
Spot
The autofocus area becomes smaller.
W
Automatic Tracking AF
Keeps moving subjects in focus.
• In Y (Frame Composite) mode, [Focusing Area] can only be set to
J
(Multiple) or K (Spot).
• In
b (Auto Picture) mode, [Focusing Area] is fixed at J (Multiple).
• If you use the [Focusing Area] function frequently, you can save
time by assigning it to the Green button. (p.58)
Rec.Mode
MENU
1 / 3
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
AE Metering
Sensitivity
AWB
Auto
Focusing Area
8
M
Exit
MENU
Four-way controller
4 button
3 button
Rec.Mode
MENU
Exit
1 / 3
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
AE Metering
Sensitivity
AWB
AUTO
8
M
Focusing Area
OK
OK
OK
OK