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Using the self-timer – Pentax Optio E70 User Manual

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In Self-timer mode, the picture is taken ten seconds or two seconds after

the shutter release button is pressed.

Stabilize the camera with a tripod when taking a picture with the self-timer.

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.
When the camera recognizes a face, the
Face Recognition function is activated and
the face recognition frame appears (p.65).

3

Press the shutter release button halfway.

The focus frame on the display turns green when the camera focuses
on the subject at the correct distance.

4

Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken ten seconds or two seconds later.

Using the Self-timer

g

Use this mode when you want to be included in a group picture. The picture

is taken approximately ten seconds after the shutter release button is

pressed.

Z

Use this mode to avoid camera shake. The picture is taken approximately two

seconds after the shutter release button is pressed.

Shutter release
button

Four-way controller
4 button

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