Pentax Digital Camera Optio WP - Manual (Page 76)

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You can use the zoom to change the captured area.
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Press the Zoom/w/x button in A
mode.
x Tele : enlarges the subject
w Wide : enlarges the area captured by
the camera
The zoom bar indicates the current level of
magnification.
When the digital zoom function is set to P
(Off), you can take pictures at up to three
times magnification using the optical zoom.
When the digital zoom function is set to O
(On), you can combine it with the optical
zoom to enlarge the subject to a maximum
magnification equivalent to 12 times.
Using the Zoom
• You are recommended to use a tripod to prevent camera shake
when taking pictures at a high magnification rate.
• Pictures taken in the digital zoom range appear grainier than
pictures taken in the optical zoom range.
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Press x
Optical zoom
range Digital zoom
range
Zoom bar