AUTO POWER OFF

In order to conserve battery power, the SD9 camera goes into a low-power mode if not used for a predetermined amount of time. The Auto Power Off timeout can be set using the Camera Set-up Menu to 10 seconds, 30 seconds, 1 minute, 5 minutes, or Off. The default setting is 30 seconds.

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￿The VIEW and MENU buttons will not be active when the camera is in low-power mode. This prevents the color LCD monitor from being accidentally turned on and draining the batteries while the camera is not being used. To reactivate the VIEW and MENU buttons, simply press the shutter halfway or turn the "D"-dial to another position and back; this will take the camera out of low-power mode and allow you to perform all regular camera functions.

￿It will still be possible to take pictures while the camera is in low-power mode. To take a picture simply press the shutter button half-way to activate the exposure metering and autofocus mechanism, then press the shutter fully to take the picture.

￿The Auto Power Off timeout counter will not start until the color LCD monitor is turned off, either manually or by the LCD Sleep timeout.

AUTO POWER OFF OPTIONS

OPTION

DESCRIPTION

10 seconds

Camera goes into low-power mode if not used for 10 seconds.

 

 

30 seconds

Camera goes into low-power mode if not used for 30 seconds.

(Default)

 

1 minute

Camera goes into low-power mode if not used for 1 minute.

5 minutes

Camera goes into low-power mode if not used for 5 minutes.

Off

The Auto Power Off function is disabled.

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