Using The Self Timer - Epson PhotoPC 3000Z User Manual

When using the zoom feature in the
position, the following zoom indicator appears at the
top of the LCD monitor.
A yellow slider indicates the
current zoom status, moving to the
right when you zoom in on your
yellow slider
subject and to the left when you
zoom out.
Note:
You cannot use the optical zoom feature while taking video
clips. To zoom in or out for a video clip, make the zoom
setting before you begin taking the clip.

Using the self timer

Turning on the self timer creates a 10-second
delay between the time you press the shutter
button and the moment the image is captured,
allowing you include yourself in photographs. The
timer icon appears on the display panel when you turn
on the timer. Follow the steps below.
1. Place the camera on a flat surface or a tripod.
2. Remove the lens cap, turn on the camera, and set
the dial switch to
indicator light comes on.
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Taking Pictures
or dial
. Wait until the green
Note:
You can also use the self timer when taking photos or
video clips using the LCD monitor. For more
information on taking photos with the LCD monitor,
see "Taking Pictures Using the LCD monitor" on page
2-9. For more information on taking video clips, see
"Recording video clips" on page 2-12.
3. Press the timer button on the top of the camera.
The timer icon appears on the display panel.
4. Take a picture. The timer icon and the red timer
light on the front of the camera flash slowly for
eight seconds, then rapidly for two seconds before
the shutter releases.
To take another picture using the self timer, press
the timer button again.
Note:
To stop the self timer after pressing the shutter button,
press the shutter button again, or press the
button.
You can use the self timer when taking photos using
the continuous shooting feature. The camera takes up
to 37 pictures in sequence, beginning ten seconds after
you press the shutter button. To turn continuous
shooting on, see "Using the continuous shooting
feature" on page 2-14.
timer