Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 Operating Instructions Manual page 36

Preparation
[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 light from the sun 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 and Power LCD Modes.
• [AUTO POWER LCD] cannot be selected when playing back pictures.
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[AUTO POWER LCD] is disabled during motion picture recording.
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When the menu screen is displayed in a dark environment etc., the LCD monitor becomes
darker even if [LCD MODE] is set to [OFF].
q [ECONOMY]
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Press the shutter button halfway or turn the camera off and on to cancel [SLEEP MODE].
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[SLEEP MODE] is set to [5MIN.] in the Intelligent Auto Mode.
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[SLEEP MODE] is fixed to [2MIN.] when [AUTO LCD OFF] is set to [15SEC.] or [30SEC.].
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Press any button to turn on the LCD monitor again.
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It is recommended to use this mode with [LVF/LCD AUTO] (P141) in the [CUSTOM] menu is
set to [OFF].
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[SLEEP MODE] does not work in the following cases.
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When using the AC adaptor
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When connecting to a PC or a printer
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When recording or playing back motion pictures
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During a slide show
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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.
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 [SLEEP MODE]:
The camera is automatically turned off if the camera has not been
used for the time selected on the setting.
[OFF]/[1MIN.]/[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.]