Self-timer shooting725Additional shooting functions2 Press Z.3 Press the shutter button.• The first picture is taken, and thepictures thereafter are automaticallytaken.• During timelapse, the L mark lights.• When recording to either the internalmemory or the card, and after the firstpicture is taken, the camera enterssleep mode. The camera automaticallyreactivates from sleep mode 4 seconds prior to taking the next picture.• When the preset number of pictures is taken, the camera automaticallyturns off.This function lets you take pictures using the self-timer. Fix the camerasecurely on a tripod for self-timer shooting. This function is useful for takingpictures when you want to be included in the photograph.Top menu [MODE MENU] [CAMERA] [Y] [ON]g“Using the menus” (P. 17)For h: Top menu [Y] [ON]Note• If any of the following operations occur during sleep mode, the camera cancelsthe timelapse mode and returns to normal shooting.Opening the battery compartment cover, opening the card cover,connecting the camera to a computer, operating the shutter button, arrowpad or other button.• From 4 seconds prior to taking a picture until the time the picture has beentaken, all operation buttons, the mode dial and zoom lever do not function.• If the internal memory/card becomes full or the battery power runs out duringsleep mode, a warning is displayed, timelapse stops and the cameraautomatically turns off.4416001600×12001200SQ1SQ1F4.0F4.01/2001/200 0.00.0Self-timer shooting