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BASIC OPERATION (cont.)
Self Timer
The self timer clicks the shutter automatically after either 1 second or 8 seconds after the timer has been set.
Use the self timer to take your own picture, or if you are worried that you will shake the camera too much
when you press the Shutter button. Turn the Power dial to “
A
”, “
M
” or “
V
” when using the Self timer.
Self timer button
Shutter button
Self timer lamp
1
Press the Self timer button and set the time.
•Press the Self timer button repeatedly to cycle
through the following settings:
Off
→
8 seconds
→
1 second
→
Off
•The “ ” (8 seconds) or “1 ” (1 second)
mark appears on the LCD panel.
2
Point the lens at the subject, position yourself,
and half-press the Shutter button.
•The camera will continue to focus on the
subject while the button is half-pressed.
The shoot standby lamp (green) flashes.
•To display the image on the LCD screen
while shooting, press the DISPLAY button.
3
Press the Shutter button all the way to take
the picture.
•The self timer lamp and the “ ” on the LCD
panel will begin to flash.
The shutter will click after either 1 second or
8 seconds.
NOTES:
●
When there is less than three seconds remaining
until the shutter clicks for 8 seconds self timer, the
self timer lamp will begin to flash rapidly.
●
To cancel the self timer before it runs out, press
the Self timer button again.
●
Focusing occurs when the Shutter button is half-
pressed.
