About The Setup Menu - Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FX500 Operating Instructions Manual

Perform these settings if you need to.

About the Setup Menu

[CLOCK SET], [AUTO REVIEW] and [ECONOMY] are important items. Check their
settings before using them.
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In the Intelligent auto mode, only [CLOCK SET], [WORLD TIME], [TRAVEL DATE], [BEEP] and
[LANGUAGE] can be set.
For details on how to select the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P23.
U [CLOCK SET]
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Refer to P20 for details.
[WORLD TIME]
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Refer to P67 for details.
[MONITOR]
[LCD MODE]
LCD
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High angle mode is also cancelled if you turn the camera off or [POWER SAVE] is activated.
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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 mode, Power LCD mode and
High angle mode.
Setting Date/Time.
Set the time in your home area and travel destination.
" [DESTINATION]:
Travel destination area
– [HOME]:
Your home area
Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor in 7 steps.
These menu settings make it easier to see the LCD monitor when
you are in bright places or when you are holding the camera high
above your head.
[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.
Å [HIGH ANGLE]:
The LCD monitor is easier to see when taking pictures with the
camera held high above your head.
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