Pentax K-500 Operating Guide

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Press the U/i button in Step 3 
on p.67.
The Live View image is displayed 
on the monitor. 
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Position the subject inside the AF 
frame on the monitor, and press 
the shutter release button halfway. 
The autofocus system operates. 
The AF frame turns green when focused. 
Subsequent steps are the same 
as shooting with the viewfinder. 
Press the U/i button to end 
the Live View shooting. 
Taking Pictures Using Live View
You can magnify the central area in focus by pressing the 4 button while 
the focus is locked (except when [Contrast AF] is set to [Tracking]). (p.113)
In this manual, the explanations and examples are mainly for shooting with 
the viewfinder. 
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AF frame
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