Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX38 Operating Instructions Manual page 21

[LCD MODE]
LCD
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The brightness of the pictures displayed on the LCD monitor is increased so some subjects
may appear differently from actuality on the LCD monitor. However, this does not affect the
recorded pictures.
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The LCD monitor automatically returns to normal brightness after 30 seconds when recording
in Power LCD mode. Press any button to make the LCD monitor bright again.
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If the screen is difficult to see because of sunlight etc. shining on it, use your hand or another
object to block the light.
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The number of recordable pictures decreases in Auto Power LCD mode and Power LCD mode.
[GUIDE LINE]
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The [PATTERN] setting is fixed to [
[HISTOGRAM]
q [ECONOMY]
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Press the shutter button halfway or turn the camera off and on to cancel [POWER SAVE].
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[POWER SAVE] is set to [5MIN.] in the Intelligent auto mode and the clipboard mode.
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[POWER SAVE] is fixed to [2MIN.] when [AUTO LCD OFF] is set to [15SEC.] or [30SEC.].
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The status indicator lights while the LCD monitor is turned off. Press any button to turn on the
LCD monitor again.
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[AUTO LCD OFF] does not work while operating menu or playback zoom.
These menu settings make it easier to see the LCD monitor when
you are in bright places.
[OFF]
„ [AUTO POWER LCD]:
The brightness is adjusted automatically depending on how bright
it is around the camera.
... [POWER LCD]:
The LCD monitor becomes brighter and easier to see even when
taking pictures outdoors.
Set the pattern of the guide lines displayed when taking pictures.
You can also set whether or not to have the recording information
displayed when the guide lines are displayed. (P35)
[REC. INFO.]:
[OFF]/[ON]
] in the Intelligent auto mode and the clipboard mode.
This allows you to set either to display or not display the
histogram. (P36)
[OFF]/[ON]
You can conserve the battery life by setting these menus.
Also, it will turn off the LCD monitor automatically when not in use
to prevent discharge of the battery.
p [POWER SAVE]:
The camera is automatically turned off if the camera has not been
used for the time selected on the setting.
[OFF]/[2MIN.]/[5MIN.]/[10MIN.]
[AUTO LCD OFF]:
The LCD monitor is automatically turned off if the camera has not
been used for the time selected on the setting.
[OFF]/[15SEC.]/[30SEC.]
[PATTERN]:
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