Kodak DX6490 - Manual (Page 62)

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Chapter 3
Putting Yourself in the Video
The Self Timer creates a 10-second delay between the time you press the
Shutter button and the time video recording begins.
1 Turn the Mode dial to Video , then press
the Self Timer button.
The Self Timer icon appears in the
status area and blinks during the timer
countdown.
2 Place the camera on a flat surface or use a
tripod.
3 Compose the scene. Press the Shutter
button completely down and release it.
Move so that you are in the scene.
4 To stop recording, press the Shutter button
again.
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The Self Timer light blinks slowly for 8 seconds (then quickly for 2
seconds) before the video begins recording. It stays on while recording.
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The Self Timer turns off after you take the video or if you change
modes.
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To cancel the Self Timer countdown before the video is taken, press the
Self Timer button. (The Self Timer setting remains active.)
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To turn off the Self Timer, press the Self Timer button twice.
TIP: Want to be in the video without filming yourself walking in and out of the
scene? Use the Self Timer and Video Length (see
page 48 ) features.
Self
Timer
Self
light
Timer
button