Olympus E510 E-510 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 46

x Notes • During sequential shooting, if the battery check blinks due to low battery, the camera stops shooting and starts saving the pictures you have taken on the card. The camera may not save all of the pictures depending on how much battery power remains. Using the self-timer This function lets you take pictures using the self-timer. You can set the camera to release the shutter after either 12 or 2 seconds. Fix the camera securely on a tripod for self-timer shooting. Press the shutter button all the way. • A picture is taken. • When Y12s is selected: First, the self-timer lamp lights up for approximately 10 3 seconds, then it blinks for approximately 2 seconds and the picture is taken. • When Y2s is selected: The self-timer lamp blinks for approximately 2 seconds, then the picture is taken. • To cancel the activated self-timer, press the j/Y/< button. Self-timer lamp x Notes • Do not press the shutter button while standing in front of the camera; this could result in the subject being out of focus since focusing is performed when the shutter button is pressed halfway. Eyepiece cover When shooting without looking through the viewfinder, attach the eyepiece cover to the viewfinder so that light does not enter the viewfinder. Attach the eyepiece cover after removing the eyecup as illustrated. The same applies when replacing with an optional eyecup. Eyecup Eyepiece cover Shooting functions k Various shooting functions Using the remote control By using the optional remote control (RM-1), you can take a picture with yourself in it or a night scene without touching the camera. The camera can be set to release the shutter either right away or 2 seconds after the shutter button on the remote control is pressed. Bulb shooting is also possible when using the optional remote control. Mount the camera securely on a tripod, point the remote control at the remote control receiver on the camera and press the shutter button on the remote control. • When