Canon EOS 3000 N - Manual (Page 33)

the ■timer
The self-timer is for v\/hen you want to be in the picture. It can be used in
Basic Zone and Creative Zone modes. You should also use a tripod.
Press the self-timer button
<Ci)/Q±i>-
® The <(S)> icon will be displayed on
the LCD panel.
* To cancel the self-timer, press the
self-timer button again or
turn the Command 6ial to >.
Take the picture.
® The picture-taking procedure is the
same as with the <0> Full Auto
mode on page 24.
» Look through the viewfinder and
press the shutter button completely to
start the self-timer.
► When you press the shutter button
completely, the beeper will sound and
the picture will be taken 10 sec. later.
During the first 8 seconds, the beeper
beeps slowly.
During the final 2 seconds, the
beeper beeps faster and the self-
timer lamp lights.
^ Also, the self-timer display on the
LCD panel counts down in seconds.
Do not stand in front of the camera when you start the self-timer. Doing so will
throw off the focus.
To cancel the self-timer after it starts, press the <(i)/Q±i> button again.
When using the self-timer to take a picture of only yourself, first lock the focus
(-^page 39) on an object at the same distance where you will be in the picture.
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