SVP dc-12h User Manual

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 Chapter 3 Taking still images or videos
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Using the self-timer
The self-timer allows you to take hands-free pictures and videos 
such as self portraits or group photos.
1. Turn the camera on. Make sure the camera is in Picture 
mode.
2. Set the camera on a stable surface such as a tripod or table 
and frame the picture.
3. Frame the picture, making any zoom or flash settings nec-
essary
4. The self-timer has two delay set-
tings.
Press the Right arrow once turn 
on the self-timer with a two sec-
ond delay. The icon appears.
Press the Right arrow again to 
set the delay to 10 seconds. The 
icon appears.
5. Press the Shutter button. The 
counter begins counting down 
on the LCD. The LED on the front of the camera flashes 
once a second to count down.
Note: To cancel the self timer, press the Right button until no icon is 
displayed.
Taking sequences
You can take sequences of pictures very quickly one after the 
other using the sequence setting. You can use this to make an 
action series.
1. Turn the camera on. Make sure the camera is in Picture 
mode.
2. Press the Right arrow three 
times to turn on the Sequence 
setting. The icon appears.
3. Frame the picture using the 
LCD.
4. Press the Shutter button.