Setting timer I don't remember how to set the timer on my Canon Sureshot A70.  What do I do?

Press the self-timer button (marked with a one-handed clock). Use up/down to select an option. Start the self-timer by pressing the shutter release button.

don't set for 2 sec, set the camera to 10 sec self timer and click the remote, should work instantly with every click. just remember to set for regular shooting if not using the remote. can be very annoying to wait 10 sec for a shot, unless you want to be in one?

I don t have a solution, but I got a similar problem. When I install new batteries, they only last for maybe 10 snaps- snaps ,then the "battery" light comes on and camera shuts off. I ve tried several sets of different batteries so its not a battery problem.

Power shot A70-15 8.0 pixels 6X zoom

Maybe someone can help us out

Jerry

Hello
you can download manual from cannon official web site here
http://software.canon-europe.com/software/0025435.asp?model=
in which you will find the timer setting
good luck and do rate the solution if helped

Press the FUNC/SET button. Use up/down to select Drive Mode (the rectangle, third item from the top). Use left/right to select the desired delay and press FUNC/SET.

On the menu wheel, it's the one on the bottom that looks like a clock. In picture mode, press down to activate it, press the shutter button and picture will be taken in 10 sec.

This sounds like it might be a defective CCD imager. If so, Canon should fix this for you for free, including free shipping both ways. This is regardless of your camera's warranty status. Please check the following two links for more info:

http://camerarepair.blogspot.com/2007/11/canon-digital-cameras-showing-black.html

http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=PgComSmModDisplayAct&fcategoryid=225&modelid=13390&keycode=2112&id=29819

Applicable cameras include:
A40, A60, A70, A75, A80, A85, A95, A300, A310, S1 IS, S60, S200, S230, S330, S400, S410, S500, SD100, SD110, IXUS V2/300/400/430/500, IXY Digital 200a/300a/400/450/500

First try pressing the "DISP" button. If that doesn't work, try downloading a picture. Is the picture also black? If so, it's probably a defective CCD imager. Canon should fix this for you for free, including free shipping both ways. This is regardless of your camera's warranty status. Please check the following two links for more info:

http://camerarepair.blogspot.com/2007/11/canon-digital-cameras-showing-black.html

http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=PgComSmModDisplayAct&fcategoryid=225&modelid=13390&keycode=2112&id=29819

Applicable cameras include:
A40, A60, A70, A75, A80, A85, A95, A300, A310, S1 IS, S60, S200, S230, S330, S400, S410, S500, SD100, SD110, IXUS V2/300/400/430/500, IXY Digital 200a/300a/400/450/500

When I got my A70 I got a CD with the software. If I connect the camera with USB cable to the computer, set the little lever on the back for the camera to display whatever pictures are in it, and turn the camera on, the computer recognizes the camera, opens the software and leads me through the process.
If you have some other photo software than the Canon software, it should still work.

Canon has a chart of the approximate settings they use in their manual. it states.. daylight - 5200 shade - 7000 cloudy/twilight/sunset - 6000 tungsten - 3200 white flourescent - 4000 flash - 6000