Using The Self-Timer - Pentax Optio WG-2GPS Operating Manual

• Even if an alarm is set, the alarm will not ring during interval shooting.
• Interval shot stops if the SD Memory Card is removed or inserted during
standby.

Using the Self-timer

In Self-timer mode, the picture is taken ten seconds or two seconds after the
shutter release button is pressed.
Stabilize the camera with a tripod or other support when taking a picture with the
self-timer.
Use this mode when you want to be included in a group picture. The picture
g
is taken approximately ten seconds after the shutter release button is pressed.
Use this mode to avoid camera shake. The picture is taken approximately two
Z
seconds after the shutter release button is pressed.
1
Press the four-way controller (2) in A mode.
The [Drive Mode] screen appears.
2
Use the four-way controller (45) to select g and press the
four-way controller (3).
3
Use the four-way controller (45)
to select g or Z and press the
4 button.
The camera is ready to take the picture
using the self-timer.
When the camera detects a person's face,
the Face Detection function is activated
and the face detection frame appears
(p.69).
4
Press the shutter release button to take a picture.
Countdown starts and the remaining seconds are displayed on the screen.
If you select g
The self timer lamp and all of the LED Macro Lights turn on.
From 5 seconds before shooting, the LED Macro Lights turn off in
order from the top right.
From 3 seconds before shooting, the self timer lamp also blinks.
If you select Z
The self timer lamp and the LED Macro Lights blink.
Drive Mode Drive Mode Drive Mode
Self-timer Self-timer Self-timer
MENU MENU MENU Cancel Cancel Cancel
3
OK OK OK OK OK OK
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