Operating Manual
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Shooting Functions
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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 maximum operating distance of the 
remote control unit is about 4 m from the front of the camera.
After a picture is taken, the remote control receiver lights for 2 seconds 
and then returns to blinking.
• 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 unit. 
When [11. AF with Remote Control] (p.72) is set to [On] in the [A Custom 
Setting 2] menu, you can use the remote control unit to adjust the focus.
• Select 9 (Single Frame Shooting) in the Drive Mode setting screen to cancel 
shooting with a remote control unit. The setting is canceled automatically 
when the camera is turned off if [Drive Mode] is set to P (Off) in [Memory] of 
the [A Rec. Mode 3] menu. (p.195)
• The Shake Reduction function is fixed to R (Off).
• Shooting with a remote control unit may not be available in backlit conditions.
• When using the Remote Control Waterproof O-RC1, the autofocus system 
can be operated with the S button. The { button cannot be used.
• The Remote Control F can send a remote control signal about 30,000 times. 
Contact a PENTAX Service Center to replace the battery (this will involve a 
fee).
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