Nikon COOLPIX L26 Reference Manual - Page 73

Using the Self-timer The camera's self-timer can release the shutter about ten seconds after you press the shutterrelease button. The self-timer is useful when you want to be in the picture you are taking, or when you want to avoid the effects of camera shake that occur when you press the shutterrelease button. When using the self-timer, use of a tripod is recommended. 1 Press the multi selector J (n self-timer). 2 Press the multi selector H or I to select ON and press the k button. • n10 is displayed. • If a setting is not applied by pressing the k button within a few seconds, the selection will be canceled. • When the shooting mode is the Pet portrait scene mode, Y (Pet portrait auto release) is displayed (A 42). Selftimer cannot be used. 3 Frame the picture and press the shutter-release button halfway. • Focus and exposure will be set. Self-timer 1 / 2 5 0 F 3.2 Shooting Features 53