- 54 -Basic• The brightness of the pictures displayed on the LCD monitor is increased so some subjects mayappear different from real life on the LCD monitor. However, this does not affect the recordedpictures.• The LCD monitor automatically returns to normal brightness if no operations are preformed for30 seconds when recording in [Power Monitor]. Press any button to make the LCD monitor brightagain.• When [Monitor Luminance] is set, the usage time is reduced.• When you align the subject on the horizontal and vertical guidelines or the cross point of these lines,you can take pictures with well-designed composition by viewing the size, the slope and the balanceof the subject.• The guideline is not displayed in the Panorama Shot Mode.[Monitor Luminance]These menu settings make it easier to see the LCD monitor when youare in bright places.[„] ([Auto Power Monitor])¢:The brightness is adjusted automatically depending on how bright it isaround the camera.[…] ([Power Monitor]):The LCD monitor becomes brighter and easier to see even whentaking pictures outdoors.[OFF]¢ Can be set only when Recording Mode is set.[Guide Line]Set the pattern of the guidelines displayed when taking pictures. Youcan also set whether or not to have the recording informationdisplayed when the guidelines are displayed. (P62)[Rec. Info.]:[ON]/[OFF][Pattern]:[ ]/[ ]