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Canon Powershot A570 IS
Canon Powershot A570 IS
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Leticia (Leticia) 0 pts

How do i find the self timer so i can take pictures of myself?

I have looked through my menu on my camera, and I have read the user manual and nowhere can I find it to tell me how to set a timer on my camera for self pictures. Any help would be VERY much appreciated.
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by James DeRuvo (byjamesderuvo) 58450 pts
April 10, 2008 6:10 PM
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Setting the Self Timer PowerShot A570 IS.

Using the Self-timer

Changing the Self-Timer Settings

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. In addition, you can set the delay time and number of shots (Custom Timer).

1. Press the <FUNC./S button and use the or button to choose (Single Frame).



2. Then use the or buttons to choose , or .

* When the shutter button is pressed fully, the self-timer will activate and the selftimer lamp will blink.
* When the self-timer is set to or , the shutter activates in 10 or 2 seconds after the shutter button is pressed fully.
* With the (Custom Timer) option, the specified number of shots are taken after the specified delay when the shutter button is pressed fully. You can change the delay time (0–10, 15, 20, 30sec.) and number of shots (1–10). When [Delay] is set to 2 or more sec., the self-timer sound begins to beep 2 sec. before the shutter releases. When [Shots] is set to more than 1, the self-timer sound only beeps before the first shot.

To Cancel the Self-Timer

Follow the same steps as above and return the setting to (Single Frame).
The self-timer cannot be used on some shooting modes.
Changing the Self-Timer settings and the Custom Timer delay time and number of shots.

1. Press the <FUNC./S button and use the or button to choose (Single Frame) and then select using the or buttons to choose .



2. Next, press the <MENU> button
3. Use the or button to select [Delay] or [Shots]. Use the or button to change the delay time (0-10, 15, 20, or 30 sec.) or number of shots (1-10).



4. To finalize your selection, press the <FUNC./S button.
* If the [Shots] option is set to 2 or more shots, the following occurs.


- The exposure and white balance are locked at the settings selected for the first shot.
- If the flash is used, the interval between shots lengthens because the flash must charge.
- The interval between shots may lengthen when the built-in memory of the camera fills.
- Shooting will automatically cease if the memory card becomes full.
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