Pentax OPTIO A40 - Manual (Page 85)

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In self-timer mode, the picture is taken ten seconds or two seconds after
the shutter release button is pressed.
1
Press the four-way controller (2) in Capture mode.
2
Press the four-way controller
(45) to select g (Self-timer) or
(2 sec. Self-timer).
3
Press the OK button.
The camera is ready for taking pictures using
the Self-timer.
4
Press the shutter release button halfway.
The focus frame on the LCD monitor will light green when the camera
is in focus.
5
Press the shutter release button fully.
The self-timer starts running.
g
(Self-timer) : The picture is taken after the self-timer lamp
lights for about seven seconds, then blinks for
about three seconds.
(2 sec. Self-timer): The picture is taken after the self-timer lamp
blinks for about two seconds.
Using the Self-timer
Focusing may be compromised if you move the camera while the
self-timer is running.
• The countdown appears on the LCD monitor when you press the
shutter release button.
• If you press the shutter release button halfway during a
countdown, the countdown stops. Press the shutter release button
fully to restart the countdown.
Troubleshooting “Subject is not in focus” 1p.200
Shutter release button
Four-way controller
OK button
OK OK OK OK
Drive Mode Drive Mode
Self-timer Self-timer
Drive Mode
Self-timer
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