Olympus SP-700 - Manual (Page 45)

Self-timer shooting
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This function lets you take pictures using the self-timer. Fix the camera
securely on a tripod for self-timer shooting. This function is useful for taking
pictures when you want to be included in the photograph.
1
Press N Y and set to [Y ON].
g “Direct buttons” (P. 12)
• After 2 seconds of non-operation, the
selection is set and the mode selection
screen disappears.
2
Press the shutter button fully to
take the picture.
• Pressing the shutter button halfway
locks the focus and exposure.
• The self-timer lamp lights for
approximately 10 seconds, then starts
blinking. After blinking for approximately
2 seconds, the picture is taken.
• To stop shooting while in n mode,
press the shutter button fully again.
• To cancel the self-timer, press N Y.
• The self-timer mode is automatically canceled after one shot.
TIPS
The # mark blinks.
j Flash charging. Wait until the # mark turns off.
j [$] is set. Change the setting to something other than [$] or use a tripod.
Note
• The flash does not fire in the following situations:
Super macro mode, multi-shot, panorama and label shot.
• The flash may not give you the optimum result in macro mode with the zoom
set to wide-angle (W). Check the resulting picture on the monitor.
Self-timer shooting
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Y ON
Self-timer lamp