4 TakingPictures

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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Pentax Optio A20 specifications Using the Self-timer, Press the four-way controller 2 in Capture mode