Canon 870 IS Manual De Usuario
Formatting Memory Cards
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The supplied memory card has already been formatted.
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When the [Memory card error] message appears, or when the camera does not
work correctly, formatting the memory card may solve the problem. Copy the
images from the memory card to a computer or other device before formatting.
work correctly, formatting the memory card may solve the problem. Copy the
images from the memory card to a computer or other device before formatting.
To save battery power, the camera shuts down automatically when it is not
operated for a certain time.
operated for a certain time.
Power Saving during Shooting
About 1 minute after the camera is not operated, the monitor will turn off.
After about 3 more minutes, the lens will retract and the power turns off.
When the monitor has turned off but the lens has not retracted yet, pressing the
shutter button halfway (p. 20) turns on the monitor and shooting can be continued.
After about 3 more minutes, the lens will retract and the power turns off.
When the monitor has turned off but the lens has not retracted yet, pressing the
shutter button halfway (p. 20) turns on the monitor and shooting can be continued.
Power Saving during Playback
About 5 minutes after the camera is not operated, the monitor shuts down
and the power turns off.
and the power turns off.
About formatting
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Formatting or erasing data on a memory card merely changes the file
management information on the card and does not ensure its contents
are completely deleted. Be careful when transferring or disposing of a
memory card. When disposing of a memory card, take precautions such
as physically destroying the card to prevent personal information leaks.
management information on the card and does not ensure its contents
are completely deleted. Be careful when transferring or disposing of a
memory card. When disposing of a memory card, take precautions such
as physically destroying the card to prevent personal information leaks.
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When audio (p. 129) is recorded to the memory card,
_ will display in
the right hand corner of the screen in Step 2. Formatting the card will
delete audio as well.
delete audio as well.
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The total capacity of the memory card displayed in the formatting screen
may be less than indicated on the memory card.
may be less than indicated on the memory card.
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Low level formatting may take longer than standard formatting, since all
recorded data are erased.
recorded data are erased.
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You can stop a low level format of a memory card by selecting [Stop].
You can still use a memory card without problem when formatting is
halted, but its data will be erased.
You can still use a memory card without problem when formatting is
halted, but its data will be erased.
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You can adjust the time before the monitor turns off (p. 132).
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You can turn off the Power Saving Function (p. 132).
Power Saving Function (Auto Power Down)
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