Using the FullRange of Features46EThis is useful when you want to include yourself in the picture when recording.1. Put the camera in record pause mode, with the MOVIE/PHOTOswitch set to MOVIE.2. Turn the self-timer on from the SELF-TIMER option at the cameramenu.3. Press the start/stop button.• The camera starts to record after a 10 second countdown period (or 2 secsfrom the wireless controller). The time remaining counts down in thedisplay (e.g. “5 sec”).• SELF-TIMER disappears from the display when recording begins.4. Press the start/stop button to end recording.Notes:• Once the countdown has begun, press the start/stop button to turn it off.• Cancel the self-timer at any stage by switching the power off or sliding theLENS COVER switch to CLOSE.• In photo mode slide the MOVIE/PHOTO switch to PHOTO, and then set theself-timer in exactly the same way. The camera automatically adjusts the focusand exposure 2 seconds before the countdown is complete. The green mark isalso displayed at this time.• You cannot set the self-timer while the camera is in mirror mode (with the LCDscreen facing the same direction as the lens). Set the self-timer first, beforelifting the LCD screen up to face the lens.Setting the Self-TimerMOVIE PHOTOOFF VCR POWERSELF–TIMER••ON(see p. 28)