(Self-timer) Mode

This mode automatically releases the shutter after a delay so that the person making the recording can be included in the image.

When using the self-timer, the camera must be fixed on a stable surface. The use of a tripod is recommended.

The shutter is released approximately 10 seconds (default setting) after the shutter button is pressed.

qSet the main switch on the top of the cam-

era to .

The lens will extend.

wPress the PICTURE button and set the re- quired picture quality of the image data to record.

e Press the MODE button and select

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Note:

 

 

 

 

* The self-timer can be used with

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modes.

 

 

 

rLook through the viewfinder to adjust the im-age composition, and press the (W) and(T) buttons to set the subject size.

tLightly press the shutter button (halfway), and then gently press the button down com- pletely.

The self-timer LED on the front of the cam- era will flash in red and the shutter will be released after about 10 seconds.

Note:

* To cancel the self-timer during operation, select a mode

other than using the MODE button.

*The self-timer function is cancelled after each recording. To continue using the self-timer, set the self-timer again.

*The delay time for the self-timer can be set to either “10 sec” (default setting) or “3 sec” in the SET-UP menu. (See page 63.)

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