Taking Pictures (Cont’d)
8Counter
The remaining number of pic- tures you can take will be dis- played.
9Date and time/focus value/shutter speed
1)The date and time will be dis- played when turning the power on and when REC menu screen (p.44) or playback image (p.70) is changed back to a live image. Date and time displayed will go off in approx. 5 seconds.
2)Focus value and shutter speed will be displayed by half depressing the shutter button.
3)Focus value and shutter speed will be displayed all the time when set- ting up manual exposure (p.62).
10 Picture Size
The picture size of the photo being taken will be displayed.
11 Picture Quality Mode
1)Normally the photo quality of the picture being taken is displayed.
2)When shooting a movie, 
is dis- played.
About Auto Power Off Function
If you do not operate for a certain period of time with the camera power on and the lens cover open, the auto power off function (pause status) will be activated and power will be turned off (with the lens still out).
By pressing the shutter button, zoom button, or another button, the camera will return to the shooting mode.
•When finished shooting, or if you are not going to take a picture for a long time, close the lens cover.
•The default auto power off time is set at three minutes. This can be changed in the
•When using an AC adapter, the auto power off function will be activated.
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