Canon A480 - how to set self timer

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Go to above link and download the drivers. Unplug camera from computer and install drivers. Follow instructions carefully. It might have you reboot but then your computer should recognize your camera.

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If you need to get close, use the Super Macro scene mode. Otherwise, I'd use the Program mode so as to be able to control the depth of field. I would also use a tripod or other stable support so as to eliminate camera shake. I would also use the self-timer so the camera has a chance to quit moving after I take my finger off the shutter release button.

Press the FUNC/SET button. Use the cursor keys to select Drive Mode. Use left/right to select the desired delay and press FUNC/SET. Start the self-timer by pressing the shutter release button.

Full details are in the "Using the Self-Timer" section of the advanced guide. (page 35 in my copy). If you need any of the manuals, you can download them from the manufacturer's web site at
http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/support/consumer/digital_cameras/powershot_a_series/powershot_a410#BrochuresAndManuals

http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/support/consumer/
digital_cameras/powershot_a_series/
powershot_a410#BrochuresAndManuals

Press the self-timer button to cycle through self-timer settings. The rectangle indicates normal shooting, the clock indicates self-timer. Depending on the shooting mode, you may also see overlapped rectangles for continuous shooting.

To change the delay time, select [Self-timer] from the Recording menu.

The self-timer button is the same as the down-arrow on the circular multi-selector, marked with a clock.

Have you looked in the owner's manual?

Have you tried NOT setting the shots to 3.

Check this Link to download the Manual.


http://files.canon-europe.com/files/soft32720/manual/PSA480_CUG_EN.pdf


Good Luck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

From the menu, select Drive Mode (third item from the top) then one of the self-timer options. To start the self-timer, press the shutter release button.

Its in the manual camera setting