Canon PowerShot A 1000 IS User Manual page 42

The indicators on the back of the camera (p. 41) will light or blink under the
following conditions.
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Blinks
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Shooting preparation complete (p. 22) /when connected
ito a computer/display turned off
Camera starting up/image recording/reading/erasing/
transferring (when connected to a computer)
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.Shooting preparation complete (flash on) (p. 22)
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Camera shake warning, flash charging (p. 59)
.......
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.
Shooting in Macro/AF Lock mode
When the camera cannot focus (p. 23)
Green
Lower
Indicator
Upper
Indicator
To save battery power, the camera shuts down automatically when it is not
operated for a certain time.
Power Saving Shooting Mode
About 1 minute after the camera is not operated, the screen will turn off.
After about 3 more minutes, the lens will retract and the power turns off.
When the screen has turned off but the lens has not retracted yet, pressing
the shutter button halfway (p. 21) turns on the monitor and shooting can be
continued.
Power Saving Playback mode
About 5 minutes after the camera is not operated, the power turns off.
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