Canon 8090A004 EOS Rebel Ti manual - Page 27

Using the Self-timer The self-timer is useful when you want to be in the picture. It can be used in Basic Zone and Creative Zone modes. You should use a tripod. 1 Show the < > icon on the LCD panel. • Press the < > button to display the < > icon. • To cancel the self-timer, press the < > button again or turn the Command Dial to < >. 2 Take the picture. • The picture-taking procedure is the same as with the < > Full Auto mode on page 22. • Look through the viewfinder and press the shutter button fully to start the self-timer. When you press the shutter button fully, the beeper will sound and the picture will be taken 10 sec. later. During the first 8 sec., the beeper beeps slowly and the self-timer lamp blinks slowly. During the final 2 sec., the beeper beeps quickly and the self-timer lamp blinks quickly. Also, the self-timer display on the LCD panel counts down in seconds. Do not stand in front of the camera when you start the self-timer. Doing so will throw off the focus. • To cancel the self-timer after it starts, press the < > button again. • When using the self-timer to take a picture of only yourself, first lock the focus (→page 33) on an object at the same distance where you will be in the picture. 27