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software” on page 6), you can also stitch panoramas automatically as you transfer them to your computer.

1.While in the Picture Capture Menu, use to highlight Shooting Mode, then press .

2.In the Shooting Mode menu, use to highlight either Panorama (left to right) or Panorama (right to left), press , then press repeatedly until you return to Picture Capture.

3.Press the Shutter button to take the first picture in the panoramic sequence.

4.Position the camera to take the second picture. Use the transparent overlay of the first image superimposed on one third of the Image Display to align your second picture with the first.

5.Press the Shutter button to take the second picture.

6.Continue adding up to three more pictures to the panorama, or press to end the panoramic sequence.

During Instant Review (see Instant Review” on page 9), each image in the panoramic sequence is displayed. To delete the panoramic sequence, press , select Entire

Panoramic Sequence, then press .

Using the Self-Timer setting

The Self-Timerallows you to take an image or video clip 10 seconds after pressing the Shutter button.

1.While in the Picture Capture or Video Record menu, use to highlight

Self-Timer, press , highlight On, press , then press repeatedly until you return to Picture Capture or Video Record.

2.Set the camera on a tripod or stable surface.

3.Frame the subject in the Image Display.

4.Press the Shutter button halfway down to lock focus and exposure. When the focus brackets turn green, press the Shutter button all the way down. The camera begins the 10-second countdown, then takes the picture or begins recording the video clip.

5.If you are recording a video clip, press the Shutter button to stop recording.

TIP: If you want to include yourself in the picture, place the camera on a tripod or stable surface, then press the Shutter button all the way down. The camera locks focus and exposure just before the end of the countdown, allowing you time to place yourself in the scene.

The Self-Timersetting resets to Off after the image is taken.

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HP M730 manual Using the Self-Timer setting, Panoramic Sequence, then press