Taking Pictures With the Self Timer

Setting the timer adds about a 10-second delay between the time you press the shutter button and the time the picture is taken. This allows you to take a picture of yourself.

Follow these steps to take a picture with the timer:

1Secure the camera on a flat surface or on a tripod. (See the next section for information on attaching the camera to a tripod.)

2Turn on the camera and wait until the status light turns green.

3Press the SELF TIMER button. The self timer icon appears on the display panel.

self timer icon

4Press the shutter button. The timer icon on the display panel flashes slowly for about 8 seconds. Then the icon and the status light (on the front of the camera) flash rapidly for about 2 seconds before the shutter is released.

The camera beeps when the image is captured. The status light continues to flash red as PhotoPC 550 processes the image. When the status light stops flashing and turns green, you can take another picture.

The timer automatically turns off after the image is processed or if you turn the camera off and back on.

Using a Tripod

For portraits or other studio pictures, you can attach your PhotoPC 550 to a tripod. Follow these steps:

1Assemble and set up the tripod by following the manufacturer’s instructions. Make sure the tripod is well-balanced on a flat surface.

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