Canon PowerShot A2000 IS PowerShot A2000 IS Camera User Guide - Page 42

Indicator, Power Saving Function Auto Power Down

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Indicator The indicator on the back of the camera (p. 41) will light or blink under the following conditions. Colors Green Orange Status Operation Status Lights Shooting preparation complete (p. 22) /when connected to a computer/display turned off Blinks Camera starting up/image recording/reading/erasing/ transferring (when connected to a computer) Lights Shooting preparation complete (flash on) (p. 22) Blinks Camera shake warning, flash charging (p. 59) When the indicator blinks green, data is being recorded/read/erased or various information is being transmitted. Do not turn off the power, open the memory card slot/battery cover, shake or jolt the camera. These actions may corrupt the image data, or cause the camera or memory card to malfunction. Power Saving Function (Auto Power Down) To save battery power, the camera shuts down automatically when it is not operated for a certain time. Power Saving Shooting Mode About 1 minute after the camera is not operated, the screen will turn off. After about 3 more minutes, the lens will retract and the power turns off. When the screen has turned off but the lens has not retracted yet, pressing the shutter button halfway (p. 21) turns on the monitor and shooting can be continued. Power Saving Playback mode About 5 minutes after the camera is not operated, the power turns off. • You can turn off the Power Saving Function (p. 118). • You can adjust the time before the screen turns off (p. 119). 42

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The indicator on the back of the camera (p. 41) will light or blink under the
following conditions.
To save battery power, the camera shuts down automatically when it is not
operated for a certain time.
Power Saving Shooting Mode
About 1 minute after the camera is not operated, the screen will turn off.
After about 3 more minutes, the lens will retract and the power turns off.
When the screen has turned off but the lens has not retracted yet, pressing
the shutter button halfway (p. 21) turns on the monitor and shooting can be
continued.
Power Saving Playback mode
About 5 minutes after the camera is not operated, the power turns off.
Colors
Status
Operation Status
Green
Lights
Shooting preparation complete (p. 22) /when connected to a
computer/display turned off
Blinks
Camera starting up/image recording/reading/erasing/
transferring (when connected to a computer)
Orange
Lights
Shooting preparation complete (flash on) (p. 22)
Blinks
Camera shake warning, flash charging (p. 59)
When the indicator blinks green, data is being recorded/read/erased or
various information is being transmitted.
Do not turn off the power, open the memory card slot/battery cover, shake
or jolt the camera. These actions may corrupt the image data, or cause
the camera or memory card to malfunction.
Indicator
You can turn off the Power Saving Function (p. 118).
You can adjust the time before the screen turns off (p. 119).
Power Saving Function (Auto Power Down)