NOTE

When the camera is connected to your computer, you can’t use the shutter or control buttons on the camera. You must operate these features through your computer.

The only feature you can control through the camera is macro mode. If you switch to or from macro mode, the mode automatically changes, but you must close and reopen the Camera Controls window to update the window.

7When your shot is ready, click Take Picture. The image is captured and processed.

8Click Close when you’re finished taking pictures from your computer.

NOTE

The live preview feature will quickly drain your batteries. Make sure you turn it off as soon as you’re finished or use the optional AC adapter.

Using the Self Timer

You can use this feature to have your computer take a picture automatically, after a delay period that you can set. This allows you to take self-portraits and other special shots.

Follow these steps:

1Open the Camera Controls dialog box.

2Click Self Timer. You see the following dialog box:

3Enter a number for the delay period you want to use. You can set up to a 99-second delay.

4Click Start/Stop to start the countdown and take the picture. The red timer light on the camera remains on for the delay period you entered. Then the light flashes rapidly for 2 seconds and the shutter is released.

The camera beeps and processes your picture.

Managing the Camera From the Computer 7-3