Olympus SP-720UZ - Manual (Page 30)

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Using Shooting Functions Using Shooting Functions
Using the self-timer
After the shutter button is pressed all the way down, the
picture is taken after a short delay.
1
Select the self-timer option in the function
menu.
12 12
0.0 0.0
AUTO
WB
AUTO
WB
AUTO
ISO
AUTO
ISO
MENU MENU
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22
Y Off
2
Use HI to select the setting option, and
press the A button to set.
Option Description
Y Off The self-timer is deactivated.
Y 12 sec
The self-timer lamp turns on for
approx. 10 seconds, then blinks for
approx. 2 seconds, and then the
picture is taken.
Y 2 sec
The self-timer lamp blinks for approx.
2 seconds, then the picture is taken.
 Auto Release *1
When your pet (cat or dog) turns its
head towards the camera, its face is
recognized and the picture is taken
automatically.
*1 [Auto Release] is displayed only when the  mode
is [U] or [t].
“Using the Menu” (p. 8)
Shooting closeups (Macro shooting)
This function enables the camera to focus and shoot
subjects at close distances.
1
Select the macro option in the function menu.
0.0 0.0
MENU MENU
14 M
AUTO
WB
AUTO
WB
AUTO
ISO
AUTO
ISO
Off
2
Use HI to select the setting option, and
press the A button to set.
Option Description
Off Macro mode is deactivated.
Macro
You can shoot the image at a closer
range.
30 cm (11.8 in.)
*1 220 cm (86.6 in.) *2
Super Macro *3
This enables shooting as close as
1 cm/0.4 in. to the subject.
*1 When the zoom is at the widest (W) position.
*2 When the zoom is at the most telephoto (T) position.
*3 The zoom is automatically fi xed.
The fl ash (p. 19) and zoom (p. 18) cannot be set
when [a Super Macro] is selected.