Lens Retraction Timing; Using Eco Mode - Canon PowerShot G1X Mark II User Manual

Lens Retraction Timing

The lens is normally retracted for safety about one minute after you press
the <1> button in Shooting mode (=
immediately after you press the <1> button, set the retraction timing to [0 sec.].
Choose [Lens Retract], and then choose
[0 sec.].

Using Eco Mode

This function allows you to conserve battery power in Shooting mode. When
the camera is not in use, the screen quickly darkens to reduce battery
consumption.
1
Configure the setting.
Choose [Eco Mode], and then choose [On]. Choose [Eco Mode], and then choose [On]. Choose [Eco Mode], and then choose [On].
[
screen
The screen darkens when the camera The screen darkens when the camera The screen darkens when the camera
is not used for approximately two is not used for approximately two is not used for approximately two
seconds; approximately ten seconds seconds; approximately ten seconds seconds; approximately ten seconds
after darkening, the screen turns off.
The camera turns off after approximately
three minutes of inactivity.
2
Shoot.
To activate the screen and prepare for
shooting when the screen is off but the
lens is still out, press the shutter button
halfway.
22). To have the lens retracted
] is now shown on the shooting
(= 213).
Power-Saving Adjustment
Adjust the timing of automatic camera and screen deactivation (Auto Power
Down and Display Off, respectively) as needed
Choose [Power Saving], and then press
the <m> button.
After choosing an item, press the
<q><r> buttons to adjust it as needed.
• To conserve battery power, you should normally choose [On] for To conserve battery power, you should normally choose [On] for To conserve battery power, you should normally choose [On] for
[Auto Power Down] and [1 min.] or less for [Display Off]. [Auto Power Down] and [1 min.] or less for [Display Off]. [Auto Power Down] and [1 min.] or less for [Display Off].
• • • • The [Display Off] setting is applied even if you set [Auto Power Down] to [Off]. The [Display Off] setting is applied even if you set [Auto Power Down] to [Off]. The [Display Off] setting is applied even if you set [Auto Power Down] to [Off].
• • • • These power-saving functions are not available when you have set Eco mode These power-saving functions are not available when you have set Eco mode These power-saving functions are not available when you have set Eco mode
(= 172) to [On].
Before Use
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
(= 22).
Camera Basics
Auto Mode / Hybrid
Auto Mode
Other Shooting
Modes
P Mode
Tv, Av, M, C1, and
C2 Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Index
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