Canon PowerShot A310 User Manual page 26

Basic Functions
Power Saving Function
This camera is equipped with a power saving
function. Depending on the power saving setting,
the camera may power down or the LCD monitor
may go off automatically.
Auto Power Down
[On]
Shooting mode:
Powers down approximately 3 minutes after the
last time a camera control is accessed.
Playback mode:
Powers down approximately 5 minutes after the
last time a control is accessed on the camera.
Printer Connection mode:
Powers down approximately 5 minutes after the
last time a control is accessed on the camera or
something is printed on the printer.
When the Auto Power Down Function Activates
Press the button again.
[Off]
The power saving function does not activate.
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Display Off
The LCD monitor automatically shuts off
approximately 1 minute* after the last time a
camera control is accessed.
* This time can be changed (p. 60).
When the Display Off Function Activates
The LCD monitor display turns back on if the
shutter button is pressed halfway or when the
lens cover is slid open.
The power saving function is disabled
during Auto Play or during a computer
connection (p. 74, 84).
You can turn off the power saving
function in the Set up menu (p. 60).