Nikon COOLPIX 4200 User Manual - Page 55

The self-timer lamp on the front of the camera will blink until one second before the picture is taken, staying lit during the final second to warn that the shutter is about to be released. Press once for 10s delay Press twice for 3s delay Start 1s remaining Shutter released Blinks Stays lit More on Photography Selecting Self-Timer While Using Manual Option When AF area mode ( 91) is set to Manual ( 93) and focus area selection guide is displayed in the monitor, press to hide focus area selection guide and press ( ) to use the self-timer. Stopping the Self-Timer To stop the self-timer before picture is taken, press the shutter-release button twice for a ten-seconds delay, or once for a three-seconds delay. The Self-Timer • When using the self-timer, mount the camera on a tripod (recommended) or rest it on a flat, level surface. • The self-timer is not available in some assist modes ( 27 - 33) or scene modes ( 34 - 39). • When shooting pictures using the self-timer, Continuous, 5 shot buffer, Multi- shot 16, BSS and Auto bracketing are not available. Continuous, 5 shot buffer or Multi-shot 16 is automatically set to Single. • When BSS or Auto bracketing is set, the setting will be automatically OFF while the self-timer is ON. 45