Operation Manual

77
5
More useful functions
Remote control shooting (optional)
This function lets you take pictures using the optional remote control
device (RM-1E). This is useful when you want to take a picture with
yourself in it or a night scene without touching the camera.
1 Mount the camera on a tripod or place it on a stable, flat surface.
2 Select [<] by repeatedly pressing
the Z button.
g“Direct buttons” (P.13)
• If no operation is performed for about 3
seconds, the remote control mode is set
and the mode selection screen is
automatically exited.
3 Press the shutter button on the
remote control device.
• The focus and exposure are locked and the
self-timer/remote control lamp blinks for
about 2 seconds before taking the picture.
TIPS
The self-timer/remote control lamp does not blink after the shutter button
on the remote control device is pressed.
→ The remote control device may be too far from the camera. Move closer to
the camera and press the shutter button on the remote control device again.
→ The remote control signal is jammed. Refer to the instruction manual for the
remote control device and change the channel.
To operate the zoom from the remote control device.
→ Aim the remote control device at the receiver on the camera and press the
W or T button on the remote control device. The self-timer/remote control
lamp blinks during zoom operation.
How to cancel the remote control mode.
→ The remote control mode is not canceled automatically after shooting. Go
to Step 2 and set the mode to [OFF].
Mode dial
F2.8
F2.8
0.0
0.0
HQ
HQ
3072 2304
3072 2304
0030
1/1000
1/1000
30
30
30
W
T
Remote control receiver
Self-timer/
Remote control lamp
(16.4ft)
(9.8ft)
(9.8ft)