Taking Pictures with the Self-Timer

The camera is equipped with a ten-second and two-second timer for self-portraits. When using the self-timer, use of a tripod is recommended. Turn vibration reduction (A 109) off when using a tripod.

1 Press n(self-timer).

The self-timer menu is displayed.

Basic Photography and

2 Use the rotary multi selector to choose 10s or

 

2s and press the kbutton.

10s

10s (ten seconds): suited for important occasions (such

2s

 

as weddings)

 

2s (two seconds): suited for preventing camera shake

Playback:

The mode selected for self-timer is displayed.

Self-timer

Auto Mode

If a setting is not applied by pressing the k button within a few seconds, the selection will be cancelled.

3Frame 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 until the shutter is released is displayed in the monitor. The self-timer lamp will blink. The lamp stops blinking one second before the picture is taken and remains lit until the shutter is released.

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

To stop the timer before a picture is taken, press the shutter-release button again.

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Nortel Networks COOLPIXS610BK Taking Pictures with the Self-Timer, Press nself-timer, 2s and press the kbutton