Olympus OM-2 - Setting the Self-Timer

SETTING THE SELF-TIMER
This self-timer allows you to adjust its working time from 4
sec.
to 12 sec. as desired or to stop its action during opera-
tion with ease. To set the self- timer :
CD Rotate the self- timer lever counter-clockwise so that the
shutter can' be released alter an elapse of delay time be-
tween 4 sec. to 12 sec. according to the lever setting as
shown above. You may set the self- timer lever either be-
fore or after advancing the film.
® Turn the start lever clockwise to the vertical position to
activate the self- timer lever. The shutter will then be re-
leased
after the preset time .
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Stopping the Self- timer
To stop the self-timer during its operation, turn the start
lever counter-clockwise . If you turn the start lever clock-
wise again,
the self- timer can resume its action.
CAUTION: Even after setting the lever , you can release the
shutter by pressing the shutter release button ,
NOTE : If you do not reset the self - timer, the timer lever
will begin moving immediately after advancing the film and
the shutter w i ll be released earlier than expected. If the f ilm
has not been advanced properly , the timer lever will stop
halfway . To re-activate the timer, move the start lever coun -
ter - clockwise to stop the timer lever , return the time r lever
to the starting pos i tion, and advance the film . Then, turn
the start lever again .