Nikon Coolpix S560 User Manual page 44

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
(~ 123)
off
when using a tripod.
1
Press
~
(self-timer).
The self-timer menu is displayed.
Self·timer
-
-
~
105 (ten seconds): Suited for important occasions
(such as weddings)
25 (two seconds): Suited for preventing camera shake
The mode selected for self-timer is displayed.
If a setting is not applied by pressing
®
within a few seconds, the selection will be
cancelled.
Use the multi selector to choose lOs or 2s and
press
®.
3
Frame the picture and press the
shutter-release button halfway.
Focus and exposure will be set.
2
30
4
Press the shutter-release button the
rest of the way down.
The self-timer starts and the self-timer lamp will
be displayed in the monitor for a few seconds
until the shutter is released. The self-timer lamp
is blinking while the self-timer is operating, and
the lamp lights up about one second before the
shutter is released.
When the shutter is released, the self-timer will
be set to OFF.
To stop the timer before a picture is taken, press
the shutter-release button again.
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