Sigma SD1 Merrill - Lcd off and Auto Power off

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LCD OFF AND AUTO POWER OFF
The SD1 Merrill has [LCD Off] and [Auto Power Off] functions in order to
conserve battery power. If not used for a predetermined amount of time, the
color LCD monitor or power will be turned off automatically.
LCD Off
If not used for a predetermined amount of time, the backlight of the color LCD
monitor will be turned off automatically. Although the color LCD monitor is turned
off, the camera power remains ON, therefore, each button (except the
depth-of-filed preview button) can be operated normally. It is possible to change
to shooting mode, upon pressing the shutter button halfway.
Auto Power Off
If not used for a predetermined amount of time, the camera will be turned off
automatically. While the camera is in Auto Power Off, each button will not function.
It is necessary to press the shutter button halfway to terminate Auto Power off. It
is possible to change to shooting mode upon pressing the shutter button halfway.
Set the Auto Power Off from [
Camera Settings] (P. 2 8 ) → [LCD Off] and
[Auto Power Off].
LCD Off Option
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uto Power Off Option
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10 sec. 30 sec.
30 sec. 1min.
1 min. (Default) 5min. (Default)
5 min. 10 min.
10 min.
• icon is the recommended setting for conserving the electronic power.
TIP
• To disable LCD Off, set [LCD Off] to [Off].
• To disable Auto Power Off, set [Auto Power Off] to [Off].