Canon 3000 V - Manual (Page 23)

0 Self-timer Operation
You can use self-timer in any Basic mode or Creative mode. We
recommend using a tripod when you use the self-timer.____________________
Press the <Q!i/Ci)i> button.
• While looking at the LCD panel,
press the <Qi/iS)l> button to select
Take the picture.
I • The picture-taking procedure is the
same as with the <Q> Full Auto
mode on page 18.
• Look through the viewfinder and
press the shutter button fuily to
start the self-timer.
► The picture will be taken about 10
sec. later.
First 8 sec.: Self-timer lamp blinks
slowly.
Final 2 sec : Self-timer lamp blinks
quickly.
► During the self-timer operation, the
LCD panel counts down the
seconds until the picture is taken.
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Do not stand in front of the camera when you press the shutter
button to start the self-timer. Doing so prevents the camera from
focusing on the subject. •
• To cancel the self-timer after it starts, press the <^/^*> button.
• When using the self-timer to take a picture of only yourself, first
lock the focus (p.29) on an object at the same distance where you
will be in the picture.
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