92 FT-857 Operating ManualDISPLAY CUSTOMIZATIONDisplay Lamp ModeThe FT-857 illumination lamp has four options for activation of the illumination.To set up the Lamp mode:1. Press and hold in the [FUNC] key for one second to activate the Menu mode.2. Rotate the SELECT knob to recall Menu Mode No-001 [EXT MENU], then rotate theDIAL to change the setting to “ON” to enable the extended Menu Mode.3. Rotate the SELECT knob to select Menu Mode No-044 [DISP MODE].4. Rotate the DIAL knob select the desired mode. Available selections are:OFF: Disables the LCD illumination.AUTO1: Illuminates the LCD for three seconds when any button is pressed, or if yourotate the SELECT knob.AUTO2: Illuminates the LCD continuously while the FT-857 is operating on an exter-nal power supply.ON: Illuminates the LCD continuously.5. When you have completed your selection, press and hold in the [FUNC] keyn for onesecond to exit the Menu mode.Display ContrastThe LCD’s contrast may be adjusted using the Menu Mode, as well.1. Press and hold in the [FUNC] key for one second to activate the Menu mode.2. Rotate the SELECT knob to select Menu Mode No-042 [DISP CONTRAST].3. Rotate the DIAL knob to adjust the contrast. As you make the adjustment, you will beable to see the effects of your changes.4. When you have completed the adjustment, press and hold in the [FUNC] key for onesecond to exit the Menu mode.Display DimmerThe LCD illumination level may also be adjusted using the Menu Mode.1. Press and hold in the [FUNC] key for one second to activate the Menu mode.2. Rotate the SELECT knob to select Menu Mode No-043 [DISP INTENSITY].3. Rotate the DIAL knob to adjust the display illumination for a comfortable brightnesslevel. As you make the adjustment, you will be able to see the effects of your changes.4. When you have completed the adjustment, press and hold in the [FUNC] key for onesecond to exit the Menu mode.MISCELLANEOUS SETTINGS