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Getting
Ready
When the Auto power off function is active, if the camera
is left unused for 2 or 5 minutes, this function turns the
camera off (
➝
p.114). To turn the camera back on, press
ON/OFF. To play back images, hold down
w
for about 1
second.
MEMO
When [POWER MANAGEMENT] is set to [
QUICK
AF] or [
CLEAR DISPLAY], [AUTO POWER OFF]
cannot be cancelled.
Checking the battery charge
Turn the camera on and check the battery level indicator
on the LCD monitor.
A
There is ample battery charge. (Lit white)
B
The battery is almost half charged. (Lit white)
C
There is insufficient charge left in the battery. The
battery will soon run out. Have a charged battery
ready. (Lit red)
D
The battery is depleted. The display will shortly go
blank and the camera will stop working. Replace the
battery. (Blinking red)
CAUTION
• Due to the nature of the battery, the battery level
indicator (
,
, or
V
) may appear early
when the camera is used in cold locations. Try warming
the battery in your pocket or a similar location before
use.
• Battery with no remaining charge (
V
blinking red)
may cause camera faults such as the camera turning
itself off without retracting the lens. Always load a fully
charged battery.
• Depending on the camera mode, the transition from
to
V
may occur more quickly.
Auto power off function
