Canon IXUS 990IS - Manual (Page 63)

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The self-timer can be used to shoot a group photo that includes the camera
operator. The camera will activate approximately 10 seconds after the
shutter button is pressed.
Press the
p button.
Select
Ò.
● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial
to select Ò, then press the m button.
Once set, Ò will appear.
Shoot.
● Press the shutter button halfway to focus
on the subject, then press it fully.
When the self-timer starts, the lamp blinks
and the self-timer sound plays.
Two seconds before the shutter releases,
the lamp and sound speed up (the lamp
remains lit when the flash will fire).
● To restore the original setting, select
in Step 2.
Ò Using the Self-Timer
You can change the delay time and number of shots (p. 79) .