Panasonic DMC-FT5/DMC-TS5 User Manual

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Recording
Taking Pictures with the Self-timer
Applicable modes: 
1
Press 2 [ë].
2
Press 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET].
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.
We recommend using a tripod when recording with the Self-timer.
The Self-timer cannot be set in the following cases.
When using [Time Lapse Shot]
When recording motion pictures.
Item
Description of settings
[
([10sec.])
Picture is taken 10 seconds after shutter is pressed.
[
([2sec.])
Picture is taken 2 seconds after shutter is pressed.
When using a tripod etc., this setting is a convenient way to avoid 
the jitter caused by pressing the shutter button.
[OFF]
j
3
Press the shutter button halfway to focus and 
then press it fully to take the picture.
The Self-timer indicator A blinks and the shutter is activated 
after 10 seconds (or 2 seconds).