21Before Using the Camera – Basic OperationsThis camera is equipped with a power saving function. The powerwill shut off in the following circumstances. Press the power buttonagain to restore power.* This time can be changed.Power Saving FunctionShooting Mode Powers down approximately 3 minutes afterthe last control is accessed on the camera.The LCD monitor automatically turns off 1minute* after the last control is accessedeven if [Auto Power Down] is set to [Off].Press any button other than the power buttonor change the camera orientation to turn theLCD monitor back on.Playback ModeConnected to a PrinterPowers down approximately 5 minutes afterthe last control is accessed on the camera.z The power saving function will not activate during an AutoPlay or while the camera is connected to a computer.z The power saving function settings can be changed (p. 26).