Using The Self-Timer - Pentax OPTIO L40 Operating Manual

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Using the Self-timer

In Self-timer mode, the picture is taken ten seconds or two seconds after
the shutter release button is pressed.
4
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 LCD monitor 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 d 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 s mode is in default setting. Select Z in
another shooting mode and then switch the shooting mode to s mode.
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3, 4
1, 2
2
Drive Mode Drive Mode
Self-timer Self-timer
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