Pentax Optio S1 - Using the Cameras Self-Timer

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Taking Pictures
7 Press the shutter release button fully.
The picture is taken.
In Self-timer mode, the picture is taken ten seconds or two seconds after
the shutter release button is pressed.
Stabilize the camera with a tripod or other support when taking a picture
using the self-timer.
1 Press the four-way controller (2) in A mode.
The [Drive Mode] screen appears.
2 Use the four-way controller (45) to select g and press
the four-way controller (3).
3 Use the four-way controller (45)
to select g or Z and press the 4
button.
The camera is ready to take the picture
using the self-timer.
When the camera detects a person’s face,
the Face Detection function is activated and
the face detection frame appears (p.69).
4 Press the shutter release button halfway.
The focus frame on the display turns green when the camera focuses
on the subject at the correct distance.
5 Press the shutter release button fully.
The picture is taken ten seconds or two seconds later.
Processing the captured images by using the Miniature/HDR filter 1 p.138
Using the Camera’s Self-timer
g
Self-timer
Use this mode when you want to be included in a group
picture. The picture is taken approximately ten seconds
after the shutter release button is pressed.
Z
2 sec. Self-timer
Use this mode to avoid camera shake. The picture is taken
approximately two seconds after the shutter release button
is pressed.
MENU
Drive Mode
D r i v e M o d e
Self-timer
S e l f - t i m e r
Drive Mode
Self-timer
OK
O K
OK
Cancel
C a n c e l
Cancel
OK