Optimus COOLPIXS630RED, COOLPIXS630BK Taking Pictures with the Self-Timer, Press n self-timer

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 (A131) to Off when using a tripod.

1Press n (self-timer).

• The self-timer menu is displayed.

Basic Photography and Playback : Auto Mode

2 Use the rotary multi selector to choose 10s or 2s and press the k button.

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

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

• The mode selected for self-timer is displayed. Self-timer

•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.

1/250 F3.5

4Press the shutter-release button the

rest of the way down. 9

• The self-timer starts, and the number of seconds remaining 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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