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The Camera : Basic Picture Taking

Delayed Recording – Self Timer

Using the remote control, delaying the shutter release (in order to take self-photography and various other camera uses) is available.

SET

SELF TIMER

1.

Turn your camera on by setting the Power Switch to (CAMERA) mode.

2.

Turn the Mode Dial to set (PROGRAM), A, S, M, SCENE or

 

(MOVIE) mode.

 

 

3.Press the MENU button.

The top menu including (SELF TIMER) is displayed.

4.Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select (SELF TIMER), then press the DOWN button.

The available options of OFF, 2s SELF and 10s SELF are listed.

5.Select an option by pressing the DOWN or UP button, then press the OK or MENU button.

The selected option is applied and the corresponding indicator appears on the LCD monitor.

You can also set the SELF TIMER by pressing the SELF TIMER button on the Remote Control until the desired option is displayed on the LCD monitor.

2S : Delays the shutter release by 2 seconds. : Delays the shutter release by 10 seconds.

6.Frame your subject.

7.Press the PHOTO button on the Remote Control or on the Camera to start the timer. For motion clips, press the START/STOP button on the Remote Control or on the Camera.

A beep sound will play and after the time indicated, recording starts.

Notes

Do not obstruct the remote control sensor by putting obstacles between the remote control and camera.

The remote control range is 4 ~ 5m (13 ~ 17 ft).

The effective remote control angle is up to 30 degrees left / right from the center line.

Using a tripod is recommended for delayed recording.

OFF

2s SELF

10s SELF

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2S

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Samsung SCD6040 manual Delayed Recording Self Timer, Available options of OFF, 2s Self and 10s Self are listed

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