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TAKING PICTURES
SELF-TIMER
How to use Self-Timer:
1. In ( ) Camera Mode, press MENU to display the main menu.
2. Press the joystick to enter capture mode.
3. Press the joystick to highlight ( ) Self-Timer.
4. Press the OK button to set the ( ) Self-Timer.
5. Place the camera on a flat surface or tripod.
6. Use the LCD to compose the picture, and then press the Shutter button to activate the Self-Timer.
The Self -timer LED will blink slowly for 7 seconds, faster for the remaining 3 seconds and then the image
will be captured.
Note:
• The Self-Timer is automatically deactivated once the image is taken.
•To deactivate the Self-Timer before taking a picture, follow the steps above and highlight another option
in the Capture Mode menu.
Photography Hints -
Since the Self-Timer LED indicator on the front of the camera flashes, you have time to join in the photograph
and know when the camera is done taking a picture when the Self-Timer LED light stops blinking.
MACRO MODE - CLOSE-UP SHOOTING
This mode enables the camera to capture pictures in close distances.
Setting Macro Mode:
1. The Macro Mode Switch is located in the front of the camera. Slide the Macro Mode Switch to ( ) to set
the Macro mode.
• The Macro icon ( ) will be displayed on the LCD.
Taking a picture in Macro Mode:
1. Frame the subject in the LCD.
• The best shooting distance is at 20 cm. (0.7 ft)
• Auto-focus is not available in Macro Mode. You can monitor the focus range through the LCD.
2. Press the Shutter button fully to take the picture.
