Nikon COOLPIX P310 Reference Manual page 81

Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector
Using the Self-timer
Tile self-timer is suitable for taking group pictures and reducing tile vibration when
tile shutter-release button is pressed.
When using tile selfitimer_ use of a tripod is recommended. Set Vibration reduction
in tile setup menu (_%) to Off when using a tripod to stabilize tile camera.
1 Press _1 (_ self-timer) on the multi selector.
2 Use t he multi selector toselect 4Q) 10s ( or 4 Q) 2s)
and press the _ button.
• _) lOs (ten seconds): suitable for group pictures.
• _Q)2s (two seconds): suitable for preventing camera
shake.
• When the shooting mode is set to Pet portrait in scene
mode, 1_i (Pet portrait auto release) is displayed (1_]47).
The self-timer _t_)lOs and _ 2s are not available.
• The mode selected for the self-timer is displayed.
• If the _) button is not pressed within a few seconds, the selection will be canceled.
3 Frame the picture and pressthe shutter-release button halfway.
• Set the focus and exposure.
4 Pressthe shutter-release button all the
way.
• The self-timer starts, and the number of
seconds remaining before the shutter is
released is displayed. The self-timer lamp
flashes while the timer is counting down.
About one second before the shutter is
released, the lamp stops flashing and remains
lit.
• When the shutter is released, the self-timer
turns OFF.
• To stop the timer before a picture is taken,
press the shutter-release button again.
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