30Basic Photography and Playback: Auto ModeTaking Pictures with the Self-TimerThe camera is equipped with a ten-second and three-second timer for self-portraits. When using the self-timer, use of a tripod is recommended. Turnvibration reduction (c 107) off when using a tripod.1 Press H (self-timer).The self-timer menu is displayed.2 Use the rotary multi selector to choose[10s] or [3s] and press d.[10s] (ten seconds): suited for important occasions(such as weddings)[3s] (three seconds): suited for preventing camera shakeThe mode selected for self-timer is displayed.If a setting is not applied by pressing d within five 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 buttonthe rest of the way down.The self-timer starts and the self-timer lampwill blink. The lamp stops blinking one sec-ond before the photograph is taken andremains lit until the shutter is released.The number of seconds remaining beforethe shutter is released is displayed in themonitor.To stop the timer before a picture is taken,press the shutter-release button again.3s10sSelf-timer151515MMHH101010L151515MMHH101010L
