Explanation of the power saving function PowerShot S5 IS.
Article ID: ART121941
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Date published: 05/12/2015
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Date last updated: 08/17/2015
Description
Explanation of the power saving function PowerShot S5 IS.
Solution
Setting the 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 (or viewfinder) may go off automatically.
Auto Power Down [On]
Shooting mode: Powers down approximately 3 minutes after the last time a camera control is accessed. The LCD monitor (or viewfinder) automatically shuts off approximately 1 minute* after the last time a camera control is accessed even if [Auto Power Down] is set to [Off]. Press any button except the OFF button to turn the LCD monitor (or viewfinder) back on. *This time can be changed.
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.
Auto Power Down [Off]
The power saving function does not activate.
Display Off (Shooting Mode Only)
The LCD monitor (or viewfinder) shuts off after a specified period of time elapses and no camera control is accessed. The following time settings can be selected: 10 sec./20 sec./30 sec./1 min.(default) /2 min./3 min.
When the Auto Power Down Function Activates:Turn the power on again.
Playback/Printer Connection mode:Turn the mode lever to the right again to power the camera.
When the Display Off Function Activates: The LCD monitor (or viewfinder) display turns back on if any button other than the shutter button is pressed.
Please note that the camera continues to consume a minimal amount of power even when the power saving function shuts it down.
The power saving function is disabled while a slide show plays on the camera or during a computer connection.
See below for steps to enable or disable the power saving functions.
Select [Power Saving] in the [ (Set up)] menu and press the <SET> button.
Select (Auto Power Down) using the or arrow and select [On] or [Off] using the or arrow.
Select (Display Off) using the or arrow and select a time using the or arrow.