Using The Self-Timer - Pentax Optio W60 Operating Manual

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 when taking a picture with the self-timer.
Use this mode when you want to be included in a group picture.
g
The picture 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.
2
Use the four-way controller
(453) to select g or Z and press
the 4 button.
The camera is ready to take the picture
using the self-timer.
3
Press the shutter release button
halfway.
The focus frame on the display turns green if the subject is in focus.
4
Press the shutter release button fully.
The picture is taken ten seconds or two seconds later.
Focusing may be compromised if you move the camera while the
self-timer lamp is blinking when taking still pictures.
• In C (Movie) mode, recording will start after ten seconds (or two seconds).
• Press the shutter release button halfway while the self-timer is engaged
to stop the countdown and press fully to restart the countdown.
• Z cannot be selected while 9 (Green) mode is in default setting. Select
Z in another shooting mode and then switch the shooting mode to 9.
Shutter release button
Four-way controller
4 button
Drive Mode Drive Mode Drive Mode
Self-timer Self-timer Self-timer
Cancel Cancel Cancel
OK
MENU
4
OK OK OK
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