Pentax K-X - Manual (Page 137)

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Press the shutter release button halfway.
The autofocus system operates. The focus indicator ] appears in the
viewfinder when focused.
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Point the remote control unit
towards the remote control
receiver on the front of the
camera and press the shutter
release button on the remote
control unit.
The operating distance of the remote
control unit is about 4 m from the front of the camera.
After the picture is taken, the self-timer lamp lights for 2 seconds and
then returns to blinking.
• The remote control shooting is not available in \ (Moving Object) of Picture
mode, and R (Kids) or Y (Pet) of H (Scene) mode.
• By default, you cannot adjust the focus with the remote control unit. Focus on
the subject first with the camera before operating with the remote control.
When [11. AF with Remote Control] is set to [On] in the [A Custom Setting 2]
menu (p.81), you can use the remote control unit to adjust the focus.
• When using the remote control unit, the built-in flash does not pop up
automatically even when set to g (Auto Flash Discharge). Press the K/
i button to pop up the built-in flash beforehand. (p.70)
• The exposure may be affected if the light enters the viewfinder. Use the AE
lock function (p.108). The light entering the viewfinder has no effect on the
exposure when the mode dial is set to a (Manual) (p.100).
• Select a mode other than hor i in the [Drive Mode] screen to cancel the
remote control shooting. The setting is canceled when the camera is turned
off if [Drive Mode] is set to P (Off) in [Memory] (p.260) of the [A Rec. Mode 4]
menu.
• The Shake Reduction function is automatically turned off when hor i is set.
• The remote control may not operate in backlit conditions.
• The remote control unit battery can send a remote control signal about
30,000 times. Contact PENTAX Service Center to replace the battery (this
will involve a fee).
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