*When there is no available space remaining on the CF card (when “0” (remaining frame count) appears on the data display panel) (warning beep).

*While writing to the CF card is in progress (in- cluding compression).

*While the photographic mode () setting is being changed.

*Before exposure and focus have been deter- mined.

*While an error message is displayed on the data display panel.

*1 Be sure to always format CF cards in the cam- era.

Camera-shake warning

When camera-shake occurs while a photograph is being taken, the viewfinder LED will slowly blink red.

Eye start

When eye start has been set to ON, operations up to when the shutter button is pressed halfway (not including focus) will be performed automatically when you hold the camera and look through the viewfinder.

Auto power-off function (Auto shut-Off)

If the camera is not operated within a certain time after batteries are loaded, the camera power will be turned off automatically to conserve the batter- ies. (When the power is turned off, depending on the mode, the lens cover will close automatically or the LCD monitor will turn off.)

The initial time setting for auto power-off is 3 min- utes, which you can change in the setup mode.