PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced

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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).
z Information for images shot on other cameras may not display
correctly.
z Overexposure 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.
z Please note that when the power is turned off with the power
saving function, small amounts of power are still consumed.
z The power saving function does not activate during automatic
slide show playback or while the camera is connected to a
computer.
z The power saving function settings can be changed (p. 31).