qSelf-timer Operation
You can use self-timer in any Basic mode or Creative mode. We recommend using a tripod when you use the self-timer.
1 Press the <^> button.• While looking at the LCD panel, press the <^> button to select <´>.
2Take the picture.• The picture-taking procedure is the same as with the <Y> Full Auto mode on page 18.
• Look through the viewfinder and press the shutter button fully to start the self-timer.
sThe picture will be taken about 10 sec. later.
First 8 sec.: Self-timer lamp blinks slowly.
Final 2 sec.: Self-timer lamp blinks quickly.
sDuring the self-timer operation, the LCD panel counts down the seconds until the picture is taken.
Do not stand in front of the camera when you press the shutter button to start the self-timer. Doing so prevents the camera from focusing on the subject.
• To cancel the self-timer after it starts, press the <^> button.
•When using the self-timer to take a picture of only yourself, first lock the focus (p.30) on an object at the same distance where you will be in the picture.