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Casio EX-FC500S User Manual

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Snapshot Tutorial

With the Handsfree Mode, the camera automatically
triggers a self-timer countdown whenever it detects
movement in the vicinity of an icon on the monitor
screen. This means you can control operation of the
self-timer from a distance by waving your hand, so you
can include yourself in the image being shot.

1.

Select one of the following as the recording
mode: Program Auto, Premium Auto Pro, or
Make-up or HS Best Selection (BEST SHOT
scene).

• Movie shooting is disabled while the HS Best Selection BEST SHOT scene is

being used.

2.

Press [MENU].

3.

Press [4], use [8] and [2] to select “r REC MENU” tab, and then
press [
6].

4.

Use [8] and [2] to select “Handsfree”, and then press [SET].

5.

Use [8] and [2] to select “Motion Shutter”, and then press [SET].

6.

Use [8] and [2] to select “Always” or “180°only”, and then press
[SET].

• If you select “180°only”, go to step 7. Selecting “Always” enters the Handsfree

Mode. Advance to step 8.

7.

If you selected “180°only” in step 6 above, tilt the camera’s monitor
screen 180 degrees (page 18).

This enters the Handsfree Mode.

8.

Press the shutter button (if you want to shoot a snapshot) or
[
0] (Movie) (if you want to shoot a movie).

The start self-timer icon will change to “

” to indicate that the camera is in

standby for shooting.

9.

Facing the camera, move your hand or perform some other movement
in the vicinity of the

(start self-timer) icon on the monitor screen.

When the camera detects movement near the icon, it will automatically shoot an
image.

• To stop movie recording, press [0] (Movie) again.

Triggering a Self-timer Operation with Motion (Handsfree)