Power Saving Function (Auto Power Down); Clock Functions - Canon Powershot SD970 IS Digital Elph User Manual

Power Saving Function (Auto Power Down)

To save battery power, the camera shuts down automatically when it is not
operated for a certain time.
Power Saving during Shooting
The monitor will turn off approximately 1 minute after the camera is last
operated. After about 2 more minutes, the lens will retract and the power will
turn off. When the monitor has turned off but the lens has not retracted yet,
pressing the shutter button halfway (p. 23) turns on the monitor and shooting
can continue.
Power Saving during Playback
The power will turn off approximately 5 minutes after the camera is last
operated.
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You can turn off the Power Saving Function (p. 132).
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You can adjust the time before the monitor turns off (p. 132).

Clock Functions

You can check the current time.
Press and hold the m button, then press the power button to display the
clock.
Hold the m button pressed.
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A screen like that on the left appears
showing the current time.
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You can change the display color by
changing the camera's orientation and
pressing the qr buttons or turning the
 dial.
Press the m button to cancel the clock
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display.
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