Taking Pictures
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Taking Pictures With the Self Timer
Setting the timer adds about a 10-second delay between the
time you press the shutter button and the time the picture is
taken. This allows you to take a picture of yourself.
Follow these steps to take a picture with the timer:
1
Secure the camera on a flat surface or on a tripod. (See
the next section for information on attaching the camera
to a tripod.)
2
Turn on the camera and wait until the status light turns
green.
3
Press the
SELF TIMER
button. The self timer icon
appears on the display panel.
4
Press the shutter button. The timer icon on the display
panel flashes slowly for about 8 seconds. Then the icon
and the status light (on the front of the camera) flash
rapidly for about 2 seconds before the shutter is released.
The camera beeps when the image is captured. The
status light continues to flash red as PhotoPC 550
processes the image. When the status light stops flashing
and turns green, you can take another picture.
The timer automatically turns off after the image is processed
or if you turn the camera off and back on.
Using a Tripod
For portraits or other studio pictures, you can attach your
PhotoPC 550 to a tripod. Follow these steps:
1
Assemble and set up the tripod by following the
manufacturer’s instructions. Make sure the tripod is
well-balanced on a flat surface.
self timer icon
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