Pentax ZX-5N - Manual (Page 59)

(4) SELECTING AN EXPOSURE MODE
Using the Programmed AE Mode
Purpose
The camera automatically selects the optimum combi­
nation of shutter speed and aperture setting, making it
easy to take a good photograph by just depressing the
shutter release button.
How to set
1. Set the lens aperture ring to [ A ].
2. Set the shutter dial to [ A ].
• Turn the lens aperture ring while holding down the
aperture-A lock button.
• Turn the shutter dial to [ A ] while holding down the
shutter dial lock button.
The shutter dial can be released from [ A ] to another
position in the same manner as above.
• When the shutter release button is depressed half­
way, the shutter speed and aperture setting will be
displayed in the viewfinder.
• Exposure Warning
If the subject is too bright or too dark, the shutter speed
and aperture setting will blink in the viewfinder. If the
subject is too bright, select a darker subject. Use a flash
if the subject is too dark.
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