Canon EOS 3000N Instructions Manual page 33

Ci) Using the Self-timer
rhe self-timer is for when 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
<CS)/Q±i>.
• The <C5)> icon will be displayed on
the LCD panel.
• To cancel the self-timer, press the
self-timer button <iS)/Q^i> again or
turn the Command Dial to <®B>.
Take the picture.
• The picture-taking procedure is the
same as with the <a> 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 < 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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