Taking Pictures with the Self-timer

When using the self-timer, pictures are taken 10 seconds after the shutter-release button is pressed. When using the self-timer, use of a tripod is recommended.

1Press n(self-timer).

The self-timer menu is displayed.

2Use the multi selector to choose ON and press

k.

The self-timer icon (n 10) is displayed.

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

Self-timer

Auto Mode

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

Focus and exposure will be set.

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1/125 F3.5

4Press the shutter-release button the

rest of the way down.

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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 will be set to OFF.

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

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Optimus L100 Taking Pictures with the Self-timer, Press nself-timer, Use the multi selector to choose on and press