18Basic 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-timerDisplay self-timer menu.2Self-timerHighlight option.[3 s]: Use to reduce blur.[10 s]: Use for self-portraits.3101010Make 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.4101010Frame picture and start timer; display inmonitor shows seconds remaining beforeshutter is released. To stop timer before pic-ture is taken, press shutter-release buttonagain.
