Nikon COOLPIXSP500BLK Manuel D’Utilisation

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The self-timer is suitable for taking group pictures and reducing the vibration when 
the shutter-release button is pressed.
When using the self-timer, use of a tripod is recommended. Set Vibration 
reduction (

A193) in the setup menu (A185) to Off when using a tripod to 

stabilize the camera.

Press 

n (self-timer) on the multi selector.

• The self-timer menu is displayed.

Press the multi selector 

H or I to choose 10s 

or 2s and press the 

k button. 

• 10s (ten seconds): suitable for group pictures

• 2s (two seconds): suitable for preventing camera shake

• The mode selected for the self-timer is displayed.

• If the 

k button is not pressed within a few seconds, the 

selection will be canceled.

Frame the picture and press the 
shutter-release button halfway.

• The focus and exposure are set.

Press the shutter-release button the 
rest of the way down.

• The self-timer starts, and the number of 

seconds remaining before the shutter is 
released is displayed. The self-timer lamp 
blinks while the timer is counting down. 
About one second before the shutter is 
released, the lamp stops blinking and remains 
lit.

• When the shutter is released, the self-timer 

turns OFF.

• To stop the timer before a picture is taken, 

press the shutter-release button again.

Self-timer

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1/250

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F5.6

F5.6

F5.6

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F5.6

F5.6

F5.6