Pentax A30E Using the Self-timer

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Shutter release button

Four-way controller

OK button

Using the Self-timer

In self-timer mode, the picture is taken ten seconds or two seconds after the shutter release button is pressed.

1	Press the four-way controller (2) in Capture mode.
2	Press the four-way controller
	(45) to select g (Self-timer) or
	(2 sec. Self-timer).	Drive Mode
3	Press the OK button.	Self-timer
	The camera is ready for taking pictures using
	the Self-timer.		OK OK

4 Press the shutter release button halfway.

The focus frame on the LCD monitor will light green when the camera is in focus.

5 Press the shutter release button fully.

The self-timer starts running.

g (Self-timer)	: The picture is taken after the self-timer lamp
	lights for about seven seconds, then blinks for

about three seconds.

(2 sec. Self-timer): The picture is taken after the self-timer lamp blinks for about two seconds.

Focusing may be compromised if you move the camera while the self-timer is running.

•The countdown appears on the LCD monitor when you press the shutter release button.

•If you press the shutter release button halfway during a countdown, the countdown stops. Press the shutter release button fully to restart the countdown.

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