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- Recording
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Using the Self-timer
Using the Self-timer
You can record video or still image using the self-timer.
This is useful when taking a video or still image that includes the photographer.
The 2-second self-timer is useful for preventing camera shake caused by pressing the shutter button when taking a still image.
Memo
When shooting a photo using the self-timer function, use of a tripod is recommended.
Using the Self-timer in Video Mode
Open the LCD monitor.
Check if the recording mode is 
.
If this unit is in the still image mode 
, tap the 
(video/still image) button on the touch screen to display the mode switching screen.
Tap to switch the mode to video.
Tap “MENU”.
The top menu appears.
Tap “RECORD SETTING”.
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Tap “SELF-TIMER”.
If the icon is not displayed on the screen, tap 
to scroll the screen.
Tap 
to exit the menu.
Tap 
to return to the previous screen.
Tap “ON”.
Press the START/STOP button.
The countdown to recording appears and recording will start after 5 seconds.
To stop the self-timer, press the recording button again.
Using the Self-timer in Still Image Mode
Open the LCD monitor.
Check if the recording mode is .
If the mode is video, tap on the recording screen to display the mode switching screen.
Tap to switch the mode to still image.
Tap “MENU”.
The top menu appears.
Tap “RECORD SETTING”.
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Tap “SELF-TIMER”.
If the icon is not displayed on the screen, tap to scroll the screen.
Tap to exit the menu.
Tap to return to the previous screen.
Tap “2SEC” or “10SEC”.
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Take a still image.
A timer appears and countdown to shooting starts.
To stop the self-timer, press the START/STOP button again.
Memo
The START/STOP button on this unit cannot be used to adjust the focus in advance. To adjust the focus in advance, press and hold the 
button on the touch screen until the focus is adjusted.
While the countdown timer is displayed, the buttons cannot be used as they are not displayed on the screen.