Panasonic DMC LZ2 Digital Still Camera - Page 43

Recording pictures (basic) Taking Pictures with the Self-timer SCN1 SCN2 1 Select the self-timer mode. 2560 5 • The self-timer indicator A blinks and the shutter is activated after 10 seconds (or 2 seconds). • If you press the [MENU] button when the self-timer is set, the self-timer setting is canceled. : Self-timer set to 10 seconds ; : Self-timer set to 2 seconds ; No display: canceled 2 Take the picture. 2560 5 CANCEL MENU • When using a tripod or in other cases, setting the self-timer to 2 seconds is a convenient way to avoid the jitter caused by pressing the shutter button. • When you press the shutter button fully with one stroke, the subject is automatically focused just before the recording. • In simple mode [ ], the self-timer is fixed to 10 seconds. (P35) • When you set the self-timer in the burst mode, the camera starts taking a picture 2 or 10 seconds after the shutter button is pressed. The number of pictures taken at a time is fixed to 3. • We recommend using a tripod when recording with the self-timer. (When you use a tripod, make sure the tripod is stable with the camera attached to it.) • A: Press the shutter button halfway to focus. • B: Press the shutter button fully to take the picture. 43 VQT0P65