48Use the self-timer when you want to be in the picture.1 Press the <R> button. (9)2 Select <j>.Look at the LCD panel and turn the<6> dial to select <j>.3 Focus the subject.Look in the viewfinder and press theshutter button halfway to check thatthe focus confirmation light is on andthe exposure setting is displayed.4 Take the picture.Look through the viewfinder andpress the shutter button completely.X The beeper will sound, the self-timerlamp will blink, and the shot will betaken about 10 sec. later. During thefirst 8 sec., the beeper beeps slowlyand the lamp blinks slowly. Thenduring the final 2 sec., the beeperbeeps faster and the lamp stays lit.X During the self-timer operation, theLCD panel counts down the secondsuntil the picture is taken.jSelf-timer OperationDo not stand in front of the camera when you press the shutter button tostart the self-timer. Doing so will throw off the focus.Use a tripod when you use the self-timer.To cancel the self-timer after it starts, press the <R> button.When using the self-timer to shoot only yourself, use focus lock (p.79) foran object at about the same distance as where you will be.You can also silence the beeper. (p.99)
