Figured a way to do it. Take the battery out and press down slowly on the shutter button (after cocked) , you will hear a click, proceed slowly and you will hear another very faint click. Watch and you will see the shutter open. Stop there,as any further pressing will trip the shutter. You have to hold the shutter button in that exact position so its a one handed operation to adjust the front element for infinity focus. Got it done though.