Nikon 8700 - Manual (Page 141)

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Menu Guide
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The Setup Menu
Using the setup menu: 122–123
Auto Off
When operated on battery power, the camera will en-
ter standby mode if no operations are performed for
the length of time selected in the AUTO OFF menu.
Choose from thirty seconds (30 s), one minute (1 m, the
default setting), fi ve minutes (5 m), or thirty minutes
(30 m). In standby mode, all camera functions are de-
activated and the camera itself is effectively off, consuming almost no power.
The camera can be reactivated by pressing the ,
, , or buttons
or by pressing the shutter-release button halfway. Regardless of the option
chosen in the AUTO OFF menu, the monitor will remain on for three minutes
when menus are displayed. The camera will not enter standby mode while
connected to a computer.
CF Card Format
CF card format formats memory cards for use in the
camera. See “The Shooting Menu: CF Card Format”
(
104).
AUTO OFF
30s
1m
5m
30m
2CR5 (DL245) Batteries
When powered by a six-volt 2CR5 (DL245) lithium battery, the camera may become hot
if left on for an extended period. We recommend that you set Auto off to fi ve minutes
or less when using this type of battery.
Using an AC Adapter
When powered by an optional EH-53 AC adapter, the camera will remain on for thirty
minutes if no operations are performed, regardless of the setting chosen in the Auto
off menu. If the camera is connected to a video device, video output will continue
indefi nitely after the monitor has turned off.
CF CARD FORMAT
No
Format
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