More on Photography42Using the ML-L3 Remote ControlTo use the ML-L3 remote control:1 Mount the camera on a tripod (recommended) or place it on a stable, levelsurface. Turn vibration reduction (VR) off ( 45).2 Press the ( ) button to select self-timer mode ( 41).3 After framing the photograph, aim the remote con-trol transmitter at the camera infrared receiver andpress the shutter release on the remote control.Using the Remote ControlThe ML-L3 has a range of about 5 m (16´). Be surethe line of sight between the remote and the infra-red receiver is not blocked by converter lenses, lenshoods, or other obstacles. Note that the remotemay not function if the receiver is too brightly lit.4 The camera will take a picture about two secondslater. The self-timer lamp will blink for the first sec-ond and then remain lit until the shutter is released.Self-timer mode remains in effect after the shutteris released, allowing additional pictures to be takenusing the remote.The Self-TimerWhen the self-timer is turned on, BSS turns off automatically ( 91). If an optionother than Intvl timer shooting is selected for Continuous ( 88), Continuous willautomatically be reset to Single. The self-timer is not available in movie mode ( 59),or when (Museum), (Fireworks show), or (Sports) is selected in scene mode( 26).InfraredreceiverSelf-timerlampDownloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals