Shooting Close-Ups (Macro/Close Focus); Using The Self-Timer - Sony Cybershot,Cyber-shot DSC-G3 Instruction Manual

Shooting close-ups (Macro/Close focus)

You can shoot beautiful close-up images of small subjects such as insects or flowers.
1
Touch
mode 
(Auto): The camera adjusts the
focus automatically from distant
subjects to close-up.
Normally, put the camera in this
mode.
(Macro On): The camera adjusts
the focus with priority on close-up
subjects.
Set Macro On when shooting close subjects.
(Close focus enabled): Use this mode to shoot at even closer distances than
Macro recording.
Locked to the W side: Approximately 1 to 20 cm (13/32 to 7 7/8 inches)

Using the self-timer

1
Touch
desired mode 
(Off): Not using the self-timer.
(Self-Timer 10sec): Shooting
starts after a 10-second delay. Use
this setting if you want to include
yourself in the image. To cancel,
touch
(Self-Timer 2sec): Shooting starts after a two-second delay. This is to prevent
blurring due to unsteadiness when the shutter button is pressed.
2
Press the shutter button.
The self-timer lamp flashes and a beep sounds until the shutter operates.
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(Macro)  desired
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(Self-Timer) 
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