Nikon COOLPIX P7100 Reference Manual page 9

Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector
Using the Self-timer
Tile self-timer is suitable for taking group pictures and reducing tile vibration when
tile shutter-release button is pressed.
When using the seJfitimer_ use of a tripod is recommended. Set Vibration reduction
in tile setup menu (_104) to Off when using a tripod to stabilize tile ca mera.
1 Press _ (__D self-timer) on the multi selector.
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Use the multi selector to select _) lOs
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2s) and press the _) button.
• To change the time for self-timer, press • before
pressing the _) button.
• <_)10s (ten seconds): suitable for group pictures.
• _) 2s (two seconds): suitable for preventing camera
shake.
• When the shooting mode is set to Pet portrait in scene mode, I_i (pet portrait auto
release) is displayed (_45). The self-timer _ los and _ 2s are not available.
• The mode selected for the self-timer is displayed.
• If the _) button is not pressed within a few seconds, the selection is set and the setting
menu disappears.
3 Frame the picture and press the shutter-release button halfway.
• Set the focus and exposure.
4 Press the shutter-release button all the
way.
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• The self-timer starts, and the number of
seconds remaining before the shutter is
released is displayed. The self-timer lamp blirlks
while the timer is counting down. About one %t_,_ _54
second before the shutter is released, the lamp
stops blinking and remains lit.
• When the shutter is released, the self-timer
turns OFF.
• To stop the timer before a picture is taken,
press the shutter-release button again.
[] More Information
See"Self timer: after release"(_104) for more information,