Using The Self-Timer Settings - HP Photosmart R967 User Manual

Chapter 2
(continued)

Using the Self-Timer settings

The Self-Timer allows you to take a delayed still image or video clip. You can specify the
time delay between when you press the Shutter or
camera takes the picture or begins recording a video clip.
1.
While in Live View, press
2.
In the Self-Timer sub-menu, use
on selecting options in the Capture Menu, see
on page
3. Set the camera on a tripod or stable surface.
4. Frame the subject in the Image Display.
5. The next steps depend on whether you are taking one or two still pictures, or
recording a video clip.
a.
b.
6. The camera counts down the time delay you selected, then takes the still image or
begins recording the video clip. If you chose 2 Shots and are taking a still image,
the camera takes the second still image a few seconds after the first.
7. If you are recording a video clip, press the
The Self-Timer setting resets to the default Off setting after the picture or video clip is
taken.
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Contrast—Controls amount of contrast between light and dark colors.
● Low—Dark and light colors in the image are less distinct, and highlights
and shadows have more detail.
● Medium (Default)—Images have normal contrast.
● High—Dark and light colors in the image are more distinct, and highlights
and shadows have less detail.
Date & Time Imprint—Imprints date in lower left corner of image.
● Off (Default)—No date or time imprinted on the image.
● Date Only—Date permanently imprinted.
● Date & Time—Date and time permanently imprinted.
Note Some Capture Menu options are not available in certain shooting modes
or in combination with other Capture Menu options. In addition, some do not
apply when recording video clips.
Self-Timer, then press
to select a time delay in seconds, press
23.
For still pictures, press the Shutter button halfway down to lock focus and
exposure. When the focus brackets turn green, press the Shutter button all the
way down.
For video clips, press the
Tip If you want to include yourself in the picture, press the Shutter button all the
way down, then place the camera on a tripod or stable surface. The camera locks
focus and exposure just before the end of the countdown, allowing you time to
place yourself in the scene.
Note To add audio to images taken with the Self-Timer setting, see
audio on page 33.
Video button and when the
to display the Capture Menu, use
.
to select On (for one shot) or 2 Shots, use
, then press
Using the Capture Menu
Video button, then release it.
Video button to stop recording.
to highlight
. For more details
Recording