Canon A300 PowerShot A300 Camera User Guide - Page 27

Power-saving Function This camera comes with a power-saving function. Shooting Mode The power will automatically shut off approximately 3 minutes after the last function is accessed. Replay Mode The power will automatically shut off approximately 5 minutes after the last function is accessed. While Connected to a Printer (optional) The power will automatically shut off approximately 5 minutes after the last camera function is accessed or printer ceases to print an image. • The power-saving function will not activate while the camera is in auto play mode and is connected to a computer (p. 75). • The camera's settings can be changed to turn off the power-saving function (p. 109). • The LCD monitor will go off in approximately 3 minutes if there are no operations performed within that time when the LCD monitor is on, even if the power-saving function is [Off]. (Note: The power will not be turned off at that point) Pressing any button turns the LCD monitor on again. To return from power-saving function Shooting Mode Slide the lever of lens cover down. Replay Mode / While Connecting to a Printer Press the button. ● Basic Functions ● Switching between Shooting / Replay You can quickly switch the between the Shooting and Replay modes. Images can be replayed and erased immediately after shooting them. Images can also be shot immediately, while images are being replayed. Shooting Mode 1 Press the button to switch to Replay mode. Press the button again or press the shutter button halfway to return to the Shooting mode. Replay Mode 1 Open the lens cover to switch to Shooting mode. 27