Pentax Optio 230 - Manual (Page 23)

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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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