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Using the remote control unit (optional) – Pentax 555 User Manual

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a

b

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You can take pictures using the remote control F (optional).

1

Press the

(

button in Capture mode

to display

i

on the LCD monitor.

The self-timer lamp will blink and the camera is
ready to take pictures.

2

Press the shutter release button on the
remote control unit.

The self-timer lamp will blink rapidly and the
picture will be taken after approximately three seconds.

!Life of the Battery for the Remote Control Unit

A signal can be sent from the remote control unit to the camera approximately
30,000 times. If the battery needs changing, contact your nearest Pentax
customer service center. (A charge is made for replacing the battery.)

Using the Remote Control Unit (optional)

Playing Back Images and Sound 1 p.89

• The buttons on the camera can be used in the same way.
• Please ensure that the remote control unit is no more than 5 meters away

from the front of the camera.

• The distance at which the remote control unit operates may be reduced

when taking pictures against the light.

• Press the ( button in step 1 to display h on the LCD monitor to take a

picture immediately after pressing the shutter release button on the
remote control unit.

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