Pentax Optio E10 User Manual page 37

The table below will help you choose the appropriate self-timer mode:
Self-timer mode
2 sec. Self-timer
2
10 sec. Self-timer
10
10+2 sec. Self-timer The first image is captured about 10 seconds after the shutter release button is
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.
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.
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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