Panasonic Lumix DMC-F3 Operating Instructions Manual page 24

[LCD MODE]
LCD
• High Angle Mode is also canceled if you turn the camera off or [SLEEP MODE] is activated.
• The brightness of the pictures displayed on the LCD monitor is increased so some subjects
may appear different from real life on the LCD monitor. However, this does not affect the
recorded pictures.
• 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.
• If the screen is difficult to see because of light shining on it, use your hand or another object to
block the light.
• The number of recordable pictures decreases in Auto Power LCD Mode, Power LCD Mode and
High Angle Mode.
• [AUTO POWER LCD] and [HIGH ANGLE] cannot be selected in Playback Mode.
[DISPLAY SIZE]
p [SLEEP MODE]
• Press the shutter button halfway or turn the camera off and on to cancel [SLEEP MODE].
• [SLEEP MODE] is set to [5MIN.] in the Auto Scene Mode.
• [SLEEP MODE] does not work in the following cases.
– When using the AC adaptor
– When connecting to a PC or a printer
– When recording or playing back motion pictures
– During a Slide Show
– [AUTO DEMO]
Preparation
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.
Change the display size of some icons and menu screens.
[STANDARD]/[LARGE]
The camera is automatically turned off if the camera has not been
used for the time selected on the setting.
[OFF]/[2MIN.]/[5MIN.]/[10MIN.]
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