Panasonic DMCFZ40K User Manual

[REC] Mode: 

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When using a tripod etc., setting the Self-Timer to 2 seconds is a convenient way to avoid the 
jitter caused by pressing the shutter button.

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When you press the shutter button once fully, the subject is automatically focused just before 
recording. In dark places, the Self-Timer indicator will blink and then may turn on brightly 
operating as an AF assist lamp 

 to allow the camera to focus on the subject.

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We recommend using a tripod when recording with the Self-Timer.

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The number of pictures which can be taken in Burst Mode is fixed to 3.

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The number of pictures which can be taken in [FLASH BURST] 

 is fixed to 5.

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Depending on the recording conditions, the recording interval may become more than 
2 seconds when [10S/3PICTURES] is selected.

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The flash output may not be constant when [10S/3PICTURES] is selected.

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[10S/3PICTURES] cannot be set when any of Intelligent Auto Mode, Auto Bracket or 
[PANORAMA ASSIST], [FLASH BURST] or [PHOTO FRAME] in Scene Mode is set.

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You cannot use Burst Mode when [10S/3PICTURES] is selected.

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Setting of the self-timer cannot be performed in following conditions.

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In [HI-SPEED BURST] in Scene Mode

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When recording motion pictures

2 [ë].

3/4 to select a mode.

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You can also press 

2 [ë] to select.

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If you set [10S/3PICTURES], after 10 seconds the 
camera takes 3 pictures at about 2 second intervals.

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You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish.

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The menu screen disappears after about 5 seconds. At this time, the selected item is 
automatically set.

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The Self-Timer indicator 

A blinks and the shutter is 

activated after 10 seconds (or 2 seconds).

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If you press [MENU/SET] while the Self-Timer is set, 
the Self-Timer setting is canceled.

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When [10S/3PICTURES] is selected, the Self-Timer 
indicator blinks again after the first and the second 
pictures are taken and the shutter is activated 
2 seconds after it blinks.

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