How do you set timer to take pictures of yourself

My guess is the self timer was accidently turned on

Description

Using the Self-timer on the EOS REBEL T3i.

Solution

The self-timer is useful when you want to photograph yourself or prevent camera shake caused when the shutter is released.
1. Set the power switch to <ON>.
2. Press < > button.

• You can check the self-timer operation with the self-timer lamp, beeper, and countdown display (in seconds) on the LCD monitor.
• Two seconds before the picture is taken, the self-timer lamp will stay on and the beeper will sound faster.

Attention:
With [ ], the interval between the multiple shots may be prolonged depending on the shooting functions settings such as the image-recording quality or flash.
NOTE:

• After taking self-timer shots, you should check the image for proper focus and exposure.
• If you will not look through the viewfinder when you press the shutter button, attach the eyepiece cover. If stray light enters the viewfinder when the picture is taken, it may throw off the exposure.
• When using the self-timer to photograph only yourself, use focus lock on an object at about the same distance as where you will stand.
• To cancel the self-timer after it starts, press the < > button.

Sounds like the self timer was accidently set.

Description

Using the Self-timer on the EOS REBEL T3i.

Solution

The self-timer is useful when you want to photograph yourself or prevent camera shake caused when the shutter is released.
1. Set the power switch to <ON>.
2. Press < > button.
3. Press <Cross Keys> to select the desired self-timer, then press the <SET> button.
: 10-sec. self-timer (The remote control can also be used.)
: 2-sec. self-timer
: 10-sec. self-timer plus continuous shots. After selecting , press <Cross Keys> to set the number of multiple shots (2 to 10) to be taken with the self-timer.)
4. Look through the viewfinder, focus the subject, then press the shutter button completely.

• You can check the self-timer operation with the self-timer lamp, beeper, and countdown display (in seconds) on the LCD monitor.
• Two seconds before the picture is taken, the self-timer lamp will stay on and the beeper will sound faster.

Attention:
With [ ], the interval between the multiple shots may be prolonged depending on the shooting functions settings such as the image-recording quality or flash.
NOTE:

• After taking self-timer shots, you should check the image for proper focus and exposure.
• If you will not look through the viewfinder when you press the shutter button, attach the eyepiece cover. If stray light enters the viewfinder when the picture is taken, it may throw off the exposure.
• When using the self-timer to photograph only yourself, use focus lock on an object at about the same distance as where you will stand.
• To cancel the self-timer after it starts, press the < > button.

Woods 59200 has segments located around edge of timer dial, and Woods 59201 has pins.
Some manuals say pins, when they mean segments, and some manuals call segments pins.
Pins:
http://waterheatertimer.org/images/GE-mechanical-pins-1-200.jpg
Segments:
http://waterheatertimer.org/images/GE15107-004-2-166.jpg
The following link tries to sort out the pin-segment issue with illustrations:
http://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-set-timers.html

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You posted under GE 15119 timer.
Open page to identify timer and download manual:
Manual has pictures that clearly illustrate how to set timer.
http://waterheatertimer.org/GE-timers-and-manuals.html#15119

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In any still mode, press the self-timer button (marked with a one=handed clock). Start the self-timer by pressing the shutter release button.

You can view the manual online at
http://support.en.kodak.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/18546/kw/cx7530

The self-timer is in the "Putting yourself in the picture" section.

Open following link to identify timer
Page has manual that comes with pictures and clear instructions
http://waterheatertimer.org/GE-timers-and-manuals.html#15119

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1) Ask someone to take it for you.

2) Set up the camera on a level surface, position it where you expect you to be. Set up the self timer, press the trigger and quickly hop into the spot your about to take a picture of.

3) Turn the camera around, point the lens at yourself and press, probably need a few goes at this, because you can't see what you're taking a picture of.

I'd go for option 1.

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

Putting Yourself in the Picture The Self Timer creates a 10-second delay between the time you press the Shutter button and the time the picture is taken. 1 Place the camera on a flat surface or use a tripod. 2 In any Still mode, press the Self Timer button. The Self Timer icon appears in the status area. 3 Compose the scene. Then press the Shutter button half-way and hold to set the exposure and focus, then press the rest of the way down. Move so that you are in the scene. The Self Timer light blinks slowly for 8 seconds (then quickly for 2 seconds) before the picture is taken. The camera "clicks" when the picture is captured. To turn off the shutter sound, see page 64. The Self Timer turns off after you take the picture or if you change modes. To cancel the Self Timer before the picture is taken, press the Self Timer button. (The Self Timer setting remains active.) To turn off the Self Timer, press the Self Timer button twice.

in camera 2 in the menu, change the drive to self timer