Taking Pictures With The Self-Timer - Nikon Coolpix S600 User Manual

Taking Pictures with the Self-timer

The camera is equipped with a ten-second and two-second timer for self-portraits.
When using the self-timer, use of a tripod is recommended. Turn vibration
reduction (A 103) off when using a tripod.
1
Press n (self-timer).
The self-timer menu is displayed.
2
Use the rotary multi selector to choose 10 s or
2 s and press k.
10 s (ten seconds): Suited for important occasions
2 s (two seconds): Suited for preventing camera shake
The mode selected for self-timer is displayed.
If a setting is not applied by pressing k within a few seconds, the selection will be
cancelled.
3
Frame the picture and press the
shutter-release button halfway.
Focus and exposure will be set.
4
Press the shutter-release button the
rest of the way down.
The self-timer starts and the self-timer lamp will
blink. The lamp stops blinking one second
before the photograph is taken and remains lit
until the shutter is released.
The number of seconds remaining before the
shutter is released is displayed in the monitor.
To stop the timer before a picture is taken, press
the shutter-release button again.
30
(such as weddings)
10s
2s
Self-timer
1/60 1/60 1/60 F2.7 F2.7 F2.7
9 9
1/60 1/60 1/60 F2.7 F2.7 F2.7