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Pentax Optio A20 User Manual

Pentax Optio A20
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Taking Pictures
4
In self-timer mode, the picture is taken ten seconds or two seconds after the
shutter release button is pressed.
1 Press the four-way controller (2) in Capture mode.
2 Press the four-way controller
(45) to select g (Self-timer) or
(2 sec. Self-timer).
3 Press the OK button.
The camera is ready for taking pictures using
the Self-timer.
4 Press the shutter release button halfway.
The focus frame on the LCD monitor will light green when the camera
is in focus.
5 Press the shutter release button fully.
The self-timer starts running.
g (Self-timer) : The picture is taken after the self-timer lamp
lights for about seven seconds, then blinks for
about three seconds.
(2 sec. Self-timer) : The picture is taken after the self-timer lamp
blinks for about two seconds.
Using the Self-timer
Focusing may be compromised if you move the camera while the
self-timer is running.
The countdown appears on the LCD monitor when you press the
shutter release button.
If you press the shutter release button halfway during a countdown,
the countdown stops. Press the shutter release button fully to restart
the countdown.
Troubleshooting “Subject is not in focus” 1p.184
Shutter release button
Four-way controller
OK button
OK
OK
OK
OK
Drive Mode
Drive Mode
Self-timer
Self-timer
Drive Mode
Self-timer

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Pentax Optio A20 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Megapixel10 MP
Sensor typeCCD
Image sensor size1/1.8 \
Maximum image resolution3648 x 2736 pixels
Still image resolution(s)640 x 480, 1024 x 768, 1600 x 1200, 2048 x 1536, 2592 x 1944, 3072 x 2304, 3648 x 2736
Digital zoom4 x
Focal length range7.9 - 23.7 mm
Digital SLRNo
Built-in flashYes
Camera shutter speed4 - 1/2000 s
Effective sensor resolution1037000 pixels
Compatible operating systemsWindows 98/98SE/Me/2000/XP
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)38 - 114 mm
Focus adjustmentAuto
Normal focusing range0.35 - ∞ m
Super Macro focusing range0.06 - 0.15 m
Macro focusing range (wide)0.12 - 0.4 m
Light meteringCentre-weighted, Spot
ISO sensitivity64, 100, 200, 400, Auto
Internal memory22 MB
Compatible memory cardssd
Maximum memory card size4 GB
Motion JPEG frame rate30 fps
Video formats supportedAVI
Maximum video resolution640 x 480 pixels
Display diagonal2.5 \
Display resolution (numeric)232000 pixels
USB version2.0
Scene modesbeach, Children, Documents, Night, Portrait, Sports, Landscape (scenery)
White balanceauto, daylight, Fluorescent, manual, Shade, Tungsten
Self-timer delay2, 10 s
Product colorSilver
Battery typeD-LI8
Flash modesauto, Flash off, Red-eye reduction
Camera shutter typeElectronic
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth23 mm
Width88.5 mm
Height54.5 mm
Weight125 g

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