Nikon S230 user manual Taking Pictures with the Self-timer, Tap the self-timer control, Tap Yor Z

Taking Pictures with the Self-timer

Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode

The camera is equipped with a ten-second and two-second timer for self-portraits. This feature is useful for reducing the effects of camera shake that occurs when pressing the shutter-release button. When using the self-timer, use of a tripod is recommended.

1Tap the self-timer control.

The self-timer menu is displayed.

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2Tap Yor Z.

Y(ten seconds): Suited for important occasions (such as weddings)

Z(two seconds): Suited for preventing camera shake Self-timer

The mode selected for self-timer is displayed. When His tapped, the menu will close and the monitor display will return to shooting mode without changing the self-timer setting.

3 Frame the picture and press the shutter-release button halfway.

Focus and exposure will be set.

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4Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down.

The self-timer starts, and the number of seconds remaining before the shutter is released is displayed in the monitor. The self- timer lamp blinks while the timer is counting down. About one second before the shutter is released, the lamp remains lit and stops blinking.

When the shutter is released, the self-timer turns off.

To stop the timer before a picture is taken, press

34the shutter-release button again.