Canon A490 Digital Camera User Manual


 
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Using the Self-Timer
The self-timer can be used to shoot a group photo that includes the
photographer. The camera will activate approximately 10 seconds after the
shutter button is pressed.
1
Press the p button.
2
Choose Ò.
Press the op buttons to choose Ò, then
press the m button.
X Once set, Ò will appear on the screen.
3
Shoot.
Press the shutter button halfway to focus on
the subject, then press it fully.
X When the self-timer starts, the lamp blinks
and the self-timer sound plays.
X Two seconds before the shutter releases,
the lamp and sound speed up (the lamp
remains lit when the flash will fire).
To cancel shooting with the timer after
countdown has started, press the p button.
To restore the original setting, choose in
Step 2.
You can change the delay time and number of shots (p. 68).
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