Using The Self-Timer - Canon Digital IXUS 500HS User Manual

To change the continuous shooting speed
• The interval between shots may lengthen slightly when the camera's
built-in memory fills.
• If the flash is firing, the interval between shots will lengthen to
accommodate the flash's charging requirements.

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. The self-timer can be used in any shooting
mode.
To cancel the self-timer
Press the
64
In the
1
See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 43).
Use the
2
or
The display will return to the Shooting
screen.
Press the
1
• When the shutter button is pressed fully,
• When the self-timer is set to
/
button to display
(Rec.) menu, select
or
and press the MENU button.
/
or .
the self-timer will activate and the self-
timer lamp will blink.
the shutter activates 10 (2) seconds after
the shutter button is pressed fully.
.
button to select
button to display
(
.
),