Epson PhotoPC 850Z User Manual - Page 45

TIPS  When you're using the flash off setting, hold the camera steady or use a tripod to avoid capturing blurry images.  When you're taking pictures outdoors, make sure the sun is at your back. In very bright light (at the beach or in snow, for example), your pictures may come out too light. You can adjust the exposure manually to reduce the amount of light entering the camera before you capture images. See page 5-11 for instructions. Taking Pictures With the Timer Setting the timer creates a 10-second delay between the time you press the shutter button and the actual image capture. This allows you to take a picture of yourself. Follow these steps to take a single picture with the timer: 1 Secure the camera on a flat surface or on a tripod. (See page A-3 for information on attaching the camera to a tripod.) 2 Turn the camera's dial to . Then wait until the photo capture light turns green. 3 Press the timer button on the top of the camera. The timer icon appears in the status display panel. timer button NOTE You can also combine continuous or interval shooting with the timer for delayed automatic capture of images. This allows you to photograph yourself in motion. See Chapter 3 for more information. 4 Press the shutter button. The timer icon and the red timer light on the front of the camera flash slowly for eight seconds. Then they flash rapidly for two seconds before the shutter is released. 2-14 Taking Pictures