Using the Self-timer

With this function, images are shot 10 or 2 seconds after the shutter button is pressed. This is useful when you want to take a memorable photo with everyone including yourself in the picture. The self-timer can be used in any shooting mode. In addition, you can set the delay time and number of shots (Custom Timer).

1. Press the button () and then use the or button to display (10 seconds), (2 seconds), or (custom)().
   
   
   
   
   * Camera shown may vary slightly from your model.

• When the shutter button is pressed fully, the self-timer will activate and the selftimer lamp will blink.
• When the self-timer is set to ( ), the shutter activates 10 (2) seconds after the shutter button is pressed fully.
• With the (Custom Timer) option, the specified number of shots are taken after the specified delay when the shutter button is pressed fully. You can change the delay time (0-10, 15, 20, 30sec.) and number of shots (1-10). When [Delay] is set to 2 or more sec., the self-timer sound begins to beep 2 sec. before the shutter releases. When [Shots] is set to more than 1, the self-timer sound only beeps before the first shot.

To Cancel the Self-Timer

Press the button to display .

The self-timer cannot be used on some shooting modes.

Changing the delay time and number of shots (Custom Timer).

1. In the [ (Rec)] menu, select (Self timer) and press the FUNC./SET button.
   
   
   
   
   
   
2. Setting the delay time and number of shots.
   
   
   • Use the or button to select [Delay] or [Shots].
   • Use the or button to change the delay time (0-10, 15, 20, or 30 sec.) or number of shots (1-10).
     
     
     
     
     
     
3. To finalize your selection, press the <FUNC./SET> button.
   
   
4. To complete the setting press the <MENU> button.
   
   

• The display will return to the shooting screen.
• If the number of shots is set to 2 or more, the exposure and white balance settings are locked after the first shot. Shooting will cease if the SD card becomes full.
• Between shots the self-timer lamp will flash and the self-timer sound will play as follows. If multiple shots are selected, the self-timer sound will play for the first shot only:
  
  • 0 seconds: no self-timer sound
  • 1 second: no self-timer sound, but the camera beeps
  • 2-10 seconds: self-timer sound starts to play 2 seconds before the shutter releases
    
    

The self-timer sound can be changed with the Selftimer Sound item in the (My Camera) menu. The option cannot be set in the Stitch Assist or movie mode or in a My Colors mode. The following may occur when the Shots category is set to 2 or more. - if the memory is full, the interval between shots may lengthen. - if the flash is firing, the interval between shots may lengthen to allow the flash to recharge.