On/Off

Shooting Mode

Press the power button to turn the camera on and prepare for shooting.

To turn the camera off, press the power button again.

Playback Mode

Press the 1 button to turn the camera on and view your shots.

To turn the camera off, press the 1button again.

To switch to Playback mode from Shooting mode, press the 1button.

To switch to Shooting mode from Playback mode, press the shutter button halfway (p. 39).

Power-Saving Features (Auto Power Down)

As a way to conserve battery power, the camera automatically deactivates the screen and then turns itself off after a specific period of inactivity.

Power Saving in Shooting Mode

The screen will turn off about a minute after the camera is last operated, and the indicator is lit in green. In about two more minutes, the camera turns itself off. To activate the screen and prepare for shooting when the screen is off and the indicator is green, press the shutter button halfway (p. 39).

Power Saving in Playback Mode

The camera turns itself off automatically after about five minutes of inactivity.

You can deactivate these power-saving features if you prefer (p. 160).

You can also adjust the timing of screen deactivation (p. 160).

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