Using the LCD Monitor

The LCD monitor can be used to confirm an image during shooting, to replay

recorded images or to adjust menu settings. Pressing the button switches the LCD monitor display mode.

2Shooting Mode

Pressing the button cycles the LCD monitor to the next mode each time the button is pressed.

On (No Information) On (Information View) Off

• The on/off setting of the LCD monitor display mode is memorized when the camera is turned off. When the camera is turned on again it assumes the last mode. However, when the LCD monitor is turned on and the “Change the Battery Pack” message appears, the LCD monitor may not automatically turn on the next time the camera is started.

When the LCD monitor is set to On (No Information) or Off, shooting information appears for approximately 6 seconds when you take any of the following actions.

The power is turned on.

The , or button is pressed.

The focus is set with the manual focus.

The aperture value and the shutter speed have been set with the multicontroller’s CDBA buttons.

The Shooting mode is changed.

Setting the mode dial to or turns on the LCD monitor regardless of whether it is set to on or off.

The camera shake warning icon will appear on the LCD monitor in low light conditions while the camera is preparing to shoot. When this icon appears, set the flash to On or Auto, or fix the camera to a tripod to shoot.

2Replaying Mode

The LCD monitor turns on when you turn on the camera in Replaying mode.

Pressing the button cycles the information view mode each time the button is pressed.

Single Replay (p. 105): Simple Display Detailed Display No Display

Index Replay (p. 107): Simple DisplayNo Display

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Canon S50 manual Using the LCD Monitor, Replaying Mode