Canon PowerShot SX210 IS User Manual page 147

Changing the Lens Retract Time
For safety reasons, the lens retracts about 1 minute after pressing the 1
button when in a Shooting mode (p. 27). If you want the lens to retract
immediately when you press the 1 button, set the retract time to [0 sec.].
Turning off the Power Saving Function
You can set the power saving function (p. 52) to [Off]. Setting it to [On] is
recommended to save battery power.
Setting the Screen Shut-Off Time
You can adjust the time the screen takes to shut off automatically (p. 52). This
also works when [Auto Power Down] is set to [Off].
∆
Choose [Lens Retract], then press the
qr buttons to choose [0 sec.].
∆ Choose [Power Saving], then press the m
button.
∆ Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to
choose [Auto Power Down], then press the
qr buttons to choose [Off].
∆
If you set the power saving function to [Off],
be sure to turn the camera off after use.
∆ Choose [Power Saving], then press the m
button.
∆ Press the op buttons or turn the  dial
to choose [Display Off], then press the qr
buttons to choose a time.
∆
In order to save battery power, you should
choose less than [1 min.].
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