57On Screen Display InformationIn any mode with the exception of VOICE RECORDINGmode, you can check the recording status in the LCDmonitor or select the power save mode.[Full OSD] [Histogram] [Basic OSD] [Save mode : LCD off]Histogram shows you the distribution of brightness inrecorded images. If the bars in the histogram are highertowards the right, the image may be too bright. If the barsare higher on the left, the image may be too dark. If thelighting conditions are too bright to check the subject byusing the LCD, checking the histogram will enable moreprecise exposure control for the shots.PixelDark BrightDistribution of brightnessIdle mode : If you select the [SAVE MODE] and the camera isn't operated during thespecified time(about 30 SEC.), the camera power will be idle (LCD monitor : OFF,Camera status lamp : Blinking) automatically. To use the camera again, pressany of the camera buttons except the power button. If there is no operation duringthe specified time, the camera power will be turned off automatically to savebattery life. Refer to page 95 for more information about the auto power offfunction.Full OSDHistogramBasic OSDSave ModeOSD Information
