Turning On The Power - Canon EOS 250D Advanced User's Manual

Turning on the Power

If you turn on the power switch and the date/time/zone setting screen
appears, see page 43 to set the date/time/zone.
Automatic Sensor Cleaning
Whenever you set the power switch to <1> or <2>, sensor
z
cleaning will be performed automatically. (A small sound may be heard.)
During the sensor cleaning, the LCD monitor will display <f>.
Even during the sensor cleaning, if you press the shutter button halfway
z
(= 50), cleaning operation will be stopped, and you can take a
picture immediately.
If you repeatedly turn the power switch <1> and <2> at a short
z
interval, the <f> icon may not be displayed. This is normal and not a
malfunction.
Auto Power Off
To save battery power, if the camera is not operated for a prolonged period,
the power will turn off automatically after the time set under [5: Auto
power off] (= 261). To turn on the camera again, just press the shutter
button halfway (= 50).
If you set the power switch to <2> while an image is being recorded to
z
the card, [Saving...] will be displayed and the power will turn off after the
recording finishes.
<k> : The camera turns on. You can shoot
movies (= 218).
<1> : The camera turns on. You can shoot
still photos.
<2> : The camera is turned off and does
not function. Set the power switch
to this position when not using the
camera.
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