Taking Pictures With The Self-Timer - Nikon COOLPIX L20 User Manual

Taking Pictures with the Self-timer

When using the self-timer, pictures are taken 10 seconds after the shutter-release
button is pressed. When using the self-timer, use of a tripod is recommended.
1
Press n (self-timer).
The self-timer menu is displayed.
2
Use the multi selector to choose ON and press
k.
The self-timer icon (n 10) is displayed.
If a setting is not applied by pressing k within a few
seconds, the selection will be cancelled.
3
Frame the picture and press the
shutter-release button halfway.
Focus and exposure will be set.
4
Press the shutter-release button the
rest of the way down.
The self-timer starts and the number of seconds
remaining until the shutter is released is
displayed in the monitor. The self-timer lamp
will blink. The lamp stops blinking one second
before the picture is taken and remains lit until
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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Self-timer
10 10
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9 9
1/125 F3.1 1/125 F3.1