Pentax Optio S12 User Manual download pdf (Page 85)

Taking Pictures

In self-timer mode, the picture is taken ten seconds or two seconds after

the shutter release button is pressed.

1 Press the four-way controller (2) in Capture mode.

2 Press the four-way controller

(45) to select g (Self-timer) or

(2 sec. Self-timer).

3 Press the OK button.

The camera is ready for taking pictures using

the Self-timer.

4 Press the shutter release button halfway.

The focus frame on the display will light green when the camera is in

focus.

5 Press the shutter release button fully.

The self-timer starts running.

g (Self-timer) : The picture is taken after the self-timer lamp

lights for about seven seconds, then blinks for

about three seconds.

(2 sec. Self-timer): The picture is taken after the self-timer lamp

blinks for about two seconds.

Using the Self-timer

Focusing may be compromised if you move the camera while the

self-timer is running.

• The countdown appears on the display when you press the shutter

release button.

• If you press the shutter release button halfway during a countdown,

the countdown stops. Press the shutter release button fully to restart

the countdown.

Troubleshooting “Subject is not in focus” 1p.202

Shutter release button

Four-way controller

OK button

Drive Mode

Self-timer

Drive Mode

Self-timer

Cancel

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Pentax Optio S12 User Manual Page 85