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The timer can be used to record images or audio.
When Ø2 (2sec) is selected
When you press the button or the recording start/stop button, the
status indicator flashes red for approximately 2 seconds, then recording
begins.
On the LCD monitor, an indication of ( # ) appears
to notify you of the recording timing.
When Ø10 (10sec) is selected
When you press the button or the recording start/stop button, the
status indicator flashes red for approximately 10 seconds, then recording
begins.
On the LCD monitor, an indicati on of ( # #
# # ) appears to notify you of the
recording timing.
After the recording, the self-timer setting is cancelled.

To stop the timer midway through

Press the button or the recording start/stop button.
Setting the self-timer to Ø2 or Ø10
is a good way to prevent image
shake when the button is pressed while using a tripod etc.
If you register a shortcut function (l93) to the SET button, you can
change the self-timer setting from the recording screen.
If you set [FOCUS] (l101) to (AUTO) or (MACRO) when
recording still pictures, the unit will focus automatically immediately
before recording.
[SELF TIMER]
[MENU]: # [SELF TIMER] # desired setting
(OFF): Cancel the setting
Ø2 (2sec): Records after 2 seconds
Ø10 (10sec): Records after 10 seconds
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