Using Eco Mode
This function allows you to conserve battery power in Shooting mode.
When the camera is not in use, the screen quickly darkens to reduce
battery consumption.
1
Configure the setting.
Choose [Eco Mode] on the [ 2] tab, and
z
then choose [On].
[
] is now shown on the shooting
z
screen ( = 197).
The screen darkens when the camera
z
is not used for approximately two
seconds; approximately ten seconds
after darkening, the screen turns off.
The camera turns off after approximately
three minutes of inactivity.
2
Shoot.
To activate the screen and prepare for
z
shooting when the screen is off but the
lens is still out, press the shutter button
halfway.
Power-Saving Adjustment
Adjust the timing of automatic camera and screen deactivation (Auto
Power Down and Display Off, respectively) as needed ( = 27).
Choose [Power Saving] on the [ 2] tab,
z
and then press the [
Choose an item, press the [
z
and then press the [ ][ ] buttons or turn
the [ ] dial to configure the setting.
Screen Brightness
Adjust screen brightness as follows.
] button.
] button,
●
To conserve battery power, you should normally choose [On] for
[Auto Power Down] and [1 min.] or less for [Display Off].
●
The [Display Off] setting is applied even if you set [Auto Power
Down] to [Off].
●
These power-saving functions are not available when you have
set Eco mode ( = 171) to [On].
Choose [Disp. Brightness] on the [ 2]
z
tab, press the [
] button, and then press
the [ ][ ] buttons or turn the [ ] dial to
adjust the brightness.
●
For maximum brightness, press and hold [
] for at least one
second when the shooting screen is displayed or when in single-
image display. (This will override the [Disp. Brightness] setting
on the [ 2] tab.) To restore the original brightness, press and
hold the [
] button again for at least one second or restart the
camera.
Before Use
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
Other Shooting Modes
P Mode
Tv, Av, M, and C Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Index
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