Self-Timer - Sanyo Xacti VPC-S500 Owner's Manual

Self-Timer

The self-timer can be used in situations such as group shots. When using this option,
you should either mount the camera on a tripod (recommended) or rest it on a flat,
level surface.
1. Secure the camera to a tripod or place it on
a stable surface.
2. Rotate the mode dial to
, or .
3. Press the power switch to turn on the
power.
4. Press the four-way controller ( /
use ( ) to select your desired self-timer
mode. You can also change the setting
using four-way controller (
5. Press the button to confirm the setting.
6. Compose your scene and press the shutter
release button.
The self-timer function is activated.
The photograph is then taken after the preset time.
To cancel the self-timer at any time, press the four-way controller ( /
press the shutter release button halfway.The table below will help you choose
the appropriate self-timer mode:
Self-timer mode
2 sec.
Self-timer
10 sec.
Self-timer
10+2 sec.
Self-timer
• After one shot is taken, the self-timer mode is turned off.
• If you wish to take another image using the self-timer, repeat these steps.
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Description
The image is captured about 2 seconds after the shutter is
pressed. This mode is useful for preventing camera shake.
The image is captured about 10 seconds after the shutter is
pressed. This mode is suitable for the shots in which the
photographer has to be included.
The first image is captured about 10 seconds after the shutter
release button is pressed, and then the second image is
captured 2 seconds later. This mode is convenient when
capturing group images in succession. Flash does not fire in this
mode.
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Capture Mode Captu pture Mod e Mode
2 sec. Self-timer 2 sec. Self-timer 2 sec. Self-timer
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