Canon PowerShot S3 IS Digital Camera User Manual


 
23
Before Using the Camera - Operations
This camera is equipped with a power saving function.
The power will shut off in the following circumstances. Press the
power button again to restore power.
* Default setting (time can be changed).
zInformation for images shot on other cameras may not display
correctly.
zOverexposure Warning
In the following cases, overexposed portions of the image
blink.
-When reviewing an image right after shooting in the LCD
monitor (information view) or in the viewfinder (information
view)
-When using the detailed display mode of the Playback mode
Power Saving Function
Shooting Mode Powers down approximately 3 minutes after the last control is
input on the camera. [Display Off] activates and the LCD (or
viewfinder) automatically turns off 1 minute
*
after the last
control is input, even if [Auto Power Down] is set to [Off]. (To
turn the LCD monitor back on, press any button other than the
OFF button, or change the vertical or horizontal orientation.)
Playback Mode or
Connected to a Printer
Powers down approximately 5 minutes after the last control is
input on the camera.
zPlease note that when the power is turned off with the power
saving function, small amounts of power are still consumed.
zThe power saving function does not activate during automatic
slide show playback or while the camera is connected to a
computer.
zThe power saving function settings can be changed (p. 31).