VistaQuest VQ-5015 - Manual (Page 18)

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• Using the Self Timer
The Self Timer creates a default delay between the time you press the
Shutter button and the
time the picture is taken. This setting is ideal when you want to include yourself in the picture.
1. Make sure the Function switch is set to .
2. Press the Menu button and then press to select [Selftimer].
3. Press or to select [10SEC], [15SEC], [20SEC]. Press the Menu button to return to
capture mode.
4. Place the camera on a flat surface or use a tripod.
5. Compose the picture, then press the Shutter button all the way down.
6. The red Self Timer light, located on the front of the camera, blinks for 10, 15, 20 seconds
(Selectable) and you will see the counter on the LCD before the picture is taken.
8. Shooting Videos
• Shooting a Video
1. Turn on the camera.
2. The LCD monitor will display image and symbols.
3. Slide the Function switch to (capture mode).
4. Press the
Mode button once, the icon appears on
the LCD monitor. (video mode)
5. Frame your subject on the LCD or viewfinder, then press
the Shutter button to take the video.
6. Press the Shutter button again to stop recording.
Note: 1. During recording, user can press the / button to zoom in/out.
2. The video resolution is CIF (320 x240) and VGA (640 X 480). It will show one of
these icons
“ ” or “ ” on the LCD in video mode.
3. You can select video resolution by using the [Video Resolution].