Nikon SB 900 User Manual - Page 125

About the LCD panel Characteristics of the LCD panel • Due to the directional characteristics of LCDs, the LCD panel is difficult to read when viewed from above. However, it can be seen clearly from a somewhat lower angle. • The LCD panel becomes darker at high temperatures (approx. 60°C/140°F), but returns to normal at normal temperatures (20°C/68°F). • The LCD's response time slows down at low temperatures (approx. 5°C/41°F and below), but returns to normal at normal temperatures (20°C/68°F). LCD panel illuminator ON/OFF Press any button on the SB-900 to turn the illuminator on (when the SB-900 power is on) and make the LCD panel easier to read. • The illuminator goes off if the SB-900 is not operated for 16 seconds. • To cancel the LCD panel illumination, go to the custom setting (kC-24) and turn it off. • Even if the LCD panel illuminator is set to OFF, the SB-900's LCD panel illuminator turns on when the camera's control panel illuminator is turned on. The LCD panel illuminator also lights up when the custom setting is displayed. Adjusting the LCD panel's contrast F The contrast of the LCD panel can be adjusted in the custom setting (kC-25). • There are nine contrast levels. Tips on Speedlight care and reference information F-9