Canon SD500 Digital Camera User Manual


 
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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. In addition, you can set the delay
time and number of shots (Custom Timer).
To Cancel the Self-Timer
Press the button to display .
Changing the Self-timer Countdown Time
1
Press the button to display or
.
When the shutter button is pressed fully,
the self-timer will activate and the self-
timer 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.
1
In the (Rec.) menu, select
[Self-timer].
See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 47).