Canon Powershot SX40 HS, Getting Started

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The self-timer can be used to shoot a group photo that includes the
photographer. The camera will shoot approximately 10 seconds after the
shutter button is pressed.
Choose
]
.
z
After pressing the
p
button, press the
op
buttons or turn the
5
dial to choose
]
, then press the
m
button.
X
Once set,
]
will appear on the screen.
Shoot.
z
Press the shutter button halfway to focus
on the subject, then press it fully.
X
When the self-timer starts, the lamp blinks
and the self-timer sound plays.
X
Two seconds before the shutter releases,
the lamp and sound speed up (the lamp
remains lit when the flash will fire).
z
To cancel shooting with the self-timer after
the countdown has started, press the
n
button.
z
To restore the original setting, choose
in Step 1.
Using the Self-Timer
COP
Y