Trust Computer Products 1290Z user manual Self timer, Focusing, Flash

TRUST 1290Z POWERC@M OPTICAL ZOOM

Symbol	Mode	Description
	Night view	Used to take photographs when little light is
		available. The camera uses a longer
		exposure time. The flash will be used.
		N.B.:	the use of a tripod is recommended
			when the camera is set to this
			mode.
		Note:	the macro function cannot be
			activated.
Table 4: mode settings

8.3Self timer ()

This function enables you to take a delayed photograph. The function can be used to take a self-portrait, a photograph of a group, or a macro photo (a close-up).

Use the “Æ” button () to set the self-timer.

Press the shutter release button fully in to take a photo with the self-timer.

The self-timer indicator (5, Figure 1b) will light for 7 seconds, and then begin to flash. The photo has been taken once the indicator is no longer illuminated/flashing.

The self-timer is switched off again after the photo has been taken.

Note:you can interrupt the self-timer function by pressing the shutter release button again.

8.4Focusing

Use the “È” button () to adjust the camera’s focus.

Symbol	Distance	Description
	70 cm – infinite (~)	Auto focus: this setting is optimized for portrait
		photos of other people.
	10 - 70 cm (Wide)	Macro mode (for close-up photos).
	25 – 70 cm (Tele)
	Infinite (~)	The focus is optimized for landscape photos; the
		lens is focused such that all objects in the field of
		view are equally sharp.
Table 5: focus settings
Note:	when the camera is used in the “Auto focus” mode you will need
	to press the shutter release button half-way in to focus the

camera. The camera will now focus on the subject. Press the shutter release button fully in. (Do not release the shutter release button once the camera has focused on the subject)

8.5Flash

You can use the flash when there is insufficient ambient light, and to fill-in the subject when photographing against the light.

It will take about 10 seconds to charge the flash when the batteries are new. The LCD display is extinguished whilst the flash is charging. The status indicator flashes.

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