22Basic Photography and PlaybackTaking Pictures with the Self-TimerThe camera is equipped with a ten- and three-second timers for self-portraits andto reduce blur. When using the self-timer, mount the camera on a tripod (recom-mended) or rest it on a flat, level surface.1Self-timerConfirmConfirmConfirmDisplay self-timer menu.2Self-timerConfirmConfirmConfirmHighlight option.3 s: Use to reduce blur.10 s: Use for self-portraits.3 Make selection (to exit without settingtimer, wait five seconds). icon appears indisplay.The self-timer lamp will blink until one second beforethe picture is taken, staying lit during the final secondto warn that the shutter is about to be released.4 Frame picture and start timer; display inmonitor shows seconds remaining beforeshutter is released. To stop timer before pic-ture is taken, press shutter-release buttonagain.
