Using the Self-timer
Use the self-timer function to have the digital camera automatically capture the image for you 10
seconds after the shutter release button is pressed. The self-timer can only be used in the still
image shooting mode.
1
Press the MODE button to display the Shooting Setting
Screen.
2
Select self-timer on icon
U
from the self-timer menu
and press the SET button.
U
: For turning on the self-timer function.
V
: For turning off the self-timer function.
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This completes the self-timer setting.
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The self-timer setting returns to off when the main switch
is set to
Ô
, or the digital camera is turned off.
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To exit the Shooting Setting Screen, press the MODE
button.
3
Press the shutter release button.
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When the shutter release button is pressed, the
self-timer indicator will light for about 7 seconds, flash for
about 3 seconds, and then the image is captured. At this
time, if the beep sound setting is “ALL” or “SHUTTER,” a
warning tone (beep-beep-beep) sounds.
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When using the self-timer function, be sure to use a
tripod or place the digital camera on a level, stable
surface.
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After the image has been captured, the self-timer
function is turned off.
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If the shutter release button is pressed during the
10-second delay before the image is captured, the
self-timer mode is stopped temporarily. Press the shutter
release button one more time to restart the self-timer.
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To cancel the self-timer mode, select the self-timer off
icon
V
and press the SET button.
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Shutter release button
Self-timer indicator
Tripod stand hole
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