Taking photos with the self-timer

When you use the self-timer, the Camera app counts down before taking the shot. You can set the countdown time.

1. On the Home screen, tap the camera icon to open the Camera app.
2. Choose a capture mode you want to use. To find out how to switch between capture modes, see Choosing a capture mode.
3. Depending on your selected capture mode, do one of the following:
   • Tap if you see this icon, and then tap the countdown time that you want.
   • Tap > Self-timer, and then drag the slider to set the countdown time.
4. To start the timer, tap . The camera takes the photo after the countdown.