30Basic Photography and Playback: Auto ModeTaking Pictures with the Self-timerThe camera is equipped with a ten-second and two-second timer for self-portraits.When using the self-timer, use of a tripod is recommended.1 Press n (self-timer).The self-timer menu is displayed.2 Use the multi selector to choose 10 s or 2 sand press k.10 s (ten seconds): Suited for important occasions(such as weddings)2 s (two seconds): Suited for preventing camera shakeThe mode selected for self-timer is displayed.If a setting is not applied by pressing k within a few seconds, the selection will becancelled.3 Frame the picture and press theshutter-release button halfway.Focus and exposure will be set.4 Press the shutter-release button therest of the way down.The self-timer starts, and the number ofseconds remaining before the shutter isreleased is displayed in the monitor. The self-timer lamp blinks while the timer is countingdown. About one second before the shutter isreleased, the lamp remains lit and stopsblinking.To stop the timer before a picture is taken, pressthe shutter-release button again.2s10sSelf-timerF3.1F3.1F3.11/601/601/60F3.1F3.1F3.11/601/601/60
