Nikon COOLPIX P520 Reference Manual page 77

Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector
Using the Self-timer
Tile self-timer is suitable for taking group shots including yourself and red ucing tile
vibration when the shutter-release button is pressed.
When using the selFtimer, use of a tripod is recor_smended. SetVibration reduction
in the setup menu (_103) to Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera.
1 Press _1 (_ self-timer) on the multi selector.
2
Use the multi selector to select
_10s
(or
_2s)
and press the _) button.
• _lOs
(10 seconds): suitable for group pictures.
• _2s (2 seconds): suitable for preventing camera
shake.
• When the shooting mode is set to Pet portrait in
scene mode, I_i (pet portrait auto release) is displayed
(_44). The self-timer is not available.
• The mode selected for the self-timer is displayed.
• If the 1_) button is not pressed within a few seconds, the selection will be canceled.
3
Frame the picture and press the shutter-release button halfway.
• Set the focus and exposure.
4 Press the 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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