Using the Menus: Shooting Mode

BSELF-TIMER

Choose the duration for the self-timer. The self- timer is available in all shooting modes.

•10 SEC: Choose for self-portraits or for group por- traits that include the photographer.

•2 SEC: Choose to avoid blur caused by the cam- era moving when the shutter button is pressed.

•OFF: Self-timer off.

To use the self-timer, choose 10 SEC or 2 SEC from the self-timer menu and follow the steps below.

1Focus.

Press the shutter button halfway to focus.

3Caution

Stand behind the camera when using the shutter button. Standing in front of the lens can interfere with focus and exposure.

2Start the timer.

Press the shutter button the rest of the way down to start the timer.

The display shows the number of seconds remaining until the shut-

ter is released. To stop the timer before the picture is taken, press DISP/BACK.

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The self-timer lamp on the front of the camera will blink immediately before the picture is taken. If the two-second timer is selected, the self-timer lamp will blink as the timer counts down.

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