Using Self-Timer Mode - HP PHOTOSMART 730 Series User Manual

Using self-timer mode

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Secure the camera to a tripod or set it on a stable surface.
2
Press the Mode button until the
in the Status LCD. If
the Image Display.
3
Frame the subject in the viewfinder.
4
The next steps depend on whether you are capturing a still
picture or a video clip:
When Procedure
capturing:
1
Still
picture
2
If you immediately press the
down without using
focus and exposure just before the end of the 10-
second countdown. This is useful when one or more
subjects will be entering the picture during the
10-second countdown period.
You cannot record audio when using the Self-Timer,
but you can add an audio clip later (see page 51).
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Video clip
2
NOTE
The Video/Self-Timer light on the front of the camera
blinks before the camera takes the picture or video clip.
Chapter 2: Taking pictures and recording video clips
Live View
Press the Shutter
Lock. The camera measures and then locks the
focus and exposure. The camera will hold these
settings until it takes the picture.
Press the Shutter
second countdown appears on the Status LCD.
To start recording, press the
then release it. A 10-second countdown appears
on the Status LCD.
To stop recording the video clip, press the
Video button again.
Self-Timer
is on, the icon also appears in
button halfway down for
button all the way down. A 10-
Shutter
Focus Lock, the camera will lock
Video
icon appears
Focus
button all the way
button and
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