Setting Eco Mode (EOS M3)

Last Updated : 06-Feb-2015
Issue Number : 8202462800

Solution

This function allows you to conserve battery power.

When the camera is not in use, the screen quickly darkens to reduce battery consumption.

The setting procedure for [Eco Mode] is explained below.

1. Press the power button to turn the camera on.

2. Press the [ MENU ] button.

3. Press the [

], [

] buttons or turn the [

]dial to choose the [

- 2] tab.

4. Press the [

], [

] buttons or turn the [

] dial to choose [Eco Mode], and then press the [

] button.

5. Press the [

], [

] buttons to choose [On], and then press the [

] button.

6. Press the [ MENU ] button.

7. [

] is now shown on the shooting screen.

The screen darkens when the camera is not used for approximately two seconds; approximately ten seconds after darkening, the screen turns off. The camera turns off after approximately three minutes of inactivity.

REFERENCE

To activate the screen and prepare for shooting when the screen is off but the (rear) indicator lamp is still on, press the shutter button halfway.

This completes the steps for setting [Eco Mode].