Other Settings (SETTING)

This section explains menu items that you can use to configure settings and perform other operations in both the REC mode and PLAY mode.

For information about menu operations, see page 92.

Enabling Power Saving (ECO Mode)

Procedure

[MENU] * “¥ SETTING” Tab * ECO Mode

Enabling power saving reduces the brightness of the monitor screen and switches other camera operations to low-power operation, which allows a charge to last longer and increases the number of images that can be shot between charges.

Selecting “On” enters the “ECO Mode”, which is indicated by e on the monitor screen. The power saving effect of the “ECO Mode” is most efficient when “Auto” is selected for the recording mode. Use the “Auto” recording mode is recommended when using the “ECO Mode”.

NOTE

•You can achieve even greater power savings by using the “ECO Mode” in combination with Auto Power Off (page 159) and Sleep (page 159).

Adjusting Monitor Screen Brightness (Screen)

Procedure

[MENU] * “¥ SETTING” Tab * Screen

Auto

With this setting, the camera detects available light levels and

automatically adjusts the brightness of the monitor screen accordingly.

 

+2

Brightness that is greater than +1, which makes the screen easier to view.

This setting consumes more power.

 

+1

Bright setting for outdoor use, etc. Brightness that is greater than 0.

0

Normal monitor screen brightness for indoor use, etc.

–1

Low monitor screen brightness for nighttime use, indoor use under dark

conditions, etc.

 

 

 

•Turning on the “ECO Mode” (page 155) while the “Screen” setting is +2 or +1 will cause the “Screen” setting to change to 0.

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Other Settings (SETTING)