Nikon COOLPIX8800 manual Using the ML-L3 Remote Control, Using the Remote Control, The Self-Timer

Using the ML-L3 Remote Control

To use the ML-L3 remote control:

1 Mount the camera on a tripod (recommended) or place it on a stable, level surface. Turn vibration reduction (VR) off ( 45).

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2 Press the () button to select self-timer mode (

3 After framing the photograph, aim the remote con- trol transmitter at the camera infrared receiver and press the shutter release on the remote control.

Using the Remote Control

The ML-L3 has a range of about 5 m (16´). Be sure the line of sight between the remote and the infra- red receiver is not blocked by converter lenses, lens hoods, or other obstacles. Note that the remote may not function if the receiver is too brightly lit.

4 The camera will take a picture about two seconds later. The self-timer lamp will blink for the first sec- ond and then remain lit until the shutter is released. Self-timer mode remains in effect after the shutter is released, allowing additional pictures to be taken using the remote.

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Infrared receiver

Self-timer

lamp

The Self-Timer

When the self-timer is turned on, BSS turns off automatically ( 91). If an option other than Intvl timer shooting is selected for Continuous ( 88), Continuous will automatically be reset to Single. The self-timer is not available in movie mode ( 59), or when (Museum), (Fireworks show), or (Sports) is selected in scene mode ( 26).

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