Canon 10 x 42 L IS WP Instruction Manual - Page 12

Using the Image Stabilizer While you look through the binoculars, the image may be shaking and difficult to see since your hands are holding the binoculars. In such a case, the Image Stabilizer can help steady the image. There are two ways to use the Image Stabilizer. You can turn on the Image Stabilizer as long as you hold down the Image Stabilizer button and or you can turn on the Image Stabilizer for 5 minutes. ■ Holding down the button The Image Stabilizer operates continuously while you hold down the button. When you let go of the button, the Image Stabilizer stops operating. ■ Five-minute operation Press the Image Stabilizer button slowly and quickly let it go, and the Image Stabilizer will operate continuously for about five minutes. To stop the Image Stabilizer operation, press the button again. zzThe lamp lights while the Image Stabilizer is on. zzThe Image Stabilizer may not be able to compensate for severe shaking. zzIf the binoculars are attached to a tripod, it will compensate for the small vibrations unique to tripod use. zzIf the binoculars face down for more than 10 seconds, such as when they are hanging from the strap, the Image Stabilizer will turn off to conserve power. To use the binoculars in downward direction, keep pressing the Image Stabilizer switch. zzWhen the battery power is low, the Image Stabilizer may generate noise and vibration. The image stabilization is not affected by this. zzEven without batteries loaded, the binoculars can still be used as is. ENG-11