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Using the self-timer, P.62 – Pentax OPTIO M10 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.

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.

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.

Focusing may be compromised if you move the camera while the

self-timer lamp is blinking when taking still pictures.
• In C 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 A is in default setting. Select Z in

another shooting mode and then switch the shooting mode to A.

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