Olympus Stylus 500 Digital - Manual (Page 55)

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More useful functions
Self-timer shooting
This function lets you take pictures using the self-timer. Fix the camera
securely on a tripod for self-timer shooting. This function is useful for taking
pictures when you want to be included in the photograph.
1
Select [ Y] by repeatedly pressing
the c ( Y) button.
• If no operation is performed for about 3
seconds, the self-timer mode is set and
the mode selection screen is
automatically exited.
2
Press the shutter button fully to
take the picture.
• Pressing the shutter button halfway locks the
focus and exposure.
• The self-timer/remote control lamp lights for
approximately 10 seconds, then starts
blinking. After blinking for approximately 2
seconds, the picture is taken.
• To stop shooting while in n mode, press the
shutter button fully again.
• To cancel the self-timer, press the c ( Y )
button.
• The self-timer mode is automatically canceled after one shot.
Note
• Do not operate the self-timer while standing directly in front of the camera lens.
The focus and exposure will not be able to lock.
Mode dial
Ybutton
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Y
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Self-timer/
Remote control lamp