Canon 3305211 User Manual - Page 82

j Self-timer Operation Use the self-timer when you want to be in the picture. The (10 sec. timer) can be used in all shooting modes. 1 Press the button. (9) 2 Select either or . Look at the LCD panel and turn the dial to select or . j : 10-sec. self-timer l : 2-sec. self-timer N 3 Take the picture. Focus the subject and press the shutter button completely. X The picture will be taken after the self-timer delay elapses. X You can check the self-timer operation with the self-timer lamp, beeper, and countdown display (in seconds) on the LCD panel. X Two seconds before the picture is taken, the self-timer lamp will stay on and the beeper will sound faster. Do not stand in front of the camera when you press the shutter button to start the self-timer. Doing so will throw off the focus. Use a tripod when using the self-timer. When starting the self-timer, look through the viewfinder or attach the eyepiece cover. (p.97) To cancel the self-timer after it starts, set the power switch to . When using the self-timer to shoot only yourself, use focus lock (p.48) for an object at about the same distance as where you will be. The 2-second self-timer is effective for close-ups or photo duplicating work to prevent camera shake (camera movement while the shutter button is pressed). 82