28 ENUsing the self-timerAfter the shutter button is pressed all the waydown, the picture is taken after a short delay.1 Select the self-timer option in theshooting function menu.14 M44PP0.00.0AUTOWBAUTOWBAUTOISOAUTOISOOFF 121222OFF2 Use HI to select the settingoption, and press the A button toset.Option DescriptionY OFF The self-timer is deactivated.Y 12 SECThe self-timer lamp turns on forapprox. 10 seconds, then blinksfor approx. 2 seconds, and thenthe picture is taken.Y 2 SECThe self-timer lamp blinks forapprox. 2 seconds, then thepicture is taken.Self-timer shooting is automatically canceledafter one shot.To cancel the self-timer after it startsPress the m button.Adjusting the brightness(Exposure compensation)The standard brightness (appropriate exposure)set by the camera based on the shooting mode(except for M) can be adjusted brighter ordarker to obtain a desired shot.1 Select the exposure compensationoption in the shooting functionmenu.0.00.30.30.00.00.30.3AUTOWBAUTOWBAUTOISOAUTOISOPP2 Use HI to select the desiredbrightness, and press the A button.Adjusting to a natural colorscheme (White balance)For more natural coloring, choose a whitebalance option suited to the scene.1 Select the white balance option inthe shooting function menu.0.00.0AUTOWBAUTOWBAUTOISOAUTOISOPPWB AUTO