Panasonic Lumix DMC-F3 Operating Instructions Manual page 122

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The LCD monitor turns off although the camera is turned on.

• LCD monitor will turn off when [SLEEP MODE]

[This does not happen when using the AC adaptor (optional).]

The LCD monitor darkens during use.

• This camera automatically charges for flash recording and may darken the LCD monitor for

efficient charge. The monitor may darken in the following cases;

– Just after turning the camera ON

– Just after setting to Recording Mode

– When adjusting the zoom or pointing the camera toward a dark side

The LCD monitor lights up again to return to recording-ready condition after charging the flash.

The LCD monitor becomes darker or brighter for a moment.

• This phenomenon appears when you press the shutter button halfway to set the aperture value

and does not affect the recorded pictures.

• This phenomenon also appears when the brightness changes when the camera is zoomed or

when the camera is moved. This is because of operation of the automatic aperture of the

camera, and it is not a malfunction.

The LCD monitor flickers indoors.

• The LCD monitor may flicker for a few seconds after turning the camera on indoors under

fluorescent light. This is not a malfunction.

The LCD monitor is too bright or dark.

• [POWER LCD] or [HIGH ANGLE] is activated.

Black, red, blue and green dots appear on the LCD monitor.

• This is not a malfunction.

These pixels do not affect the recorded pictures.

Noise appears on the LCD monitor.

• In dark places, noise may appear to maintain the brightness of the LCD monitor. This does not

affect the pictures you are recording.

Distortion appears in the LCD monitor.

• If the LCD monitor is pressed with a finger and pressure is applied, distortion (uneven colors)

will appear on the screen, but this is not a malfunction.

Others

LCD monitor

(P24)

is activated.

(P24)

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