CA2124913C - Camera with an information display - Google Patents
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Abstract
A camera with an information display and control method that enables a user to easily review camera functions and selectively use the functions.
Description
~2~913 CAMERA WITH AN INFORMATION DISPLAY
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
A. Field of The Invention The present invention relates generally to a camera with an information display, and more particularly to a camera with an information display that enables a user to easily review camera functions and selectively use the functions.
B. Description of Related Art Miniature cameras may have numerous functions, including automatic flash, pink-eye reduction, back light compensation, forced flash for unconditionally lighting a flash, continuity photographic for taking a continuous photograph, step zoom photographic for taking a zooming photograph in continuous sections, and portrait photographic for a person-oriented photograph. These func-tions are typically displayed on a liquid crystal display.
Conventionally, when a user presses a switch to set a function, the liquid crystal display displays a function.
When the function switch is released, the function is selected and a photograph is effected according to the function.
With this scheme, it may be difficult to remember all the functions of the camera because only the function selected by the user is displayed. To review the various camera functions the user may press all the function switches or refer to a manual. Reviewing the functions in this manner may consume excessive time, however, resulting in missed photographic opportunities.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
An object of the present invention is to overcome the problems and disadvantages of the display scheme described above.
To achieve this and other objects of the invention, as embodied and broadly described herein, a camera with an information display, comprises a plurality of switches, including a first switch for controlling camera power and a second switch for producing a signal corresponding to a plurality of functions; a display including a plurality of function indicators, each having an inactive state, a first active state for displaying a figure with a first display mode, and a second active state for displaying the figure with a second display mode; means, responsive to actuation of the second switch, for setting one of the indicators in the second active state and setting remaining ones of the indicators in the first active state.
According to another aspect of the present invention, in a camera including a plurality of switches, including a first switch for controlling camera power, a second switch for producing a signal corresponding to a first plurality of functions, and a third switch for producing another ~-- 212 1913 signal corresponding to a second plurality of functions, a display including a first plurality of function indicators each corresponding to a respective one of the first plurality of functions, a second plurality of function indicators each corresponding to a respective one of the second plurality of functions, each function indicator having an inactive state, a first active state for displaying a figure with a first display mode, and a second active state for displaying the figure with a second display mode, a method comprises the step~ of setting one of the first plurality of indicators in the second active state and setting remaining ones of the first plurality of indicators in the first active state, in response to actuation of one of the plurality of switches; and setting the first plurality of indicators in the inactive state when non of the function switches are actuated after a predetermined period of time.
According to yet another aspect of the present invention, in a camera including a plurality of switches, including a first switch for controlling camera power, a second switch for producing a signal corresponding to a first plurality of functions, and a third switch for producing another signal corresponding to a second plurality of functions, a display including a first plurality of function indicators each corresponding to a ~249 13 respective one of the first plurality of functions, a second plurality of function indicators each corresponding to a respective one of the second plurality of functions, each function indicator having an inactive state, a first active state for displaying a figure with a first display mode, and a second active state for displaying the figure with a second display mode, a method comprises the steps of setting one of the first plurality of indicators in the second active state and setting remaining ones of the first plurality of indicators in the first active state, in response to actuation of one of the plurality of switches; and selecting a predetenmined one of the functions when none of the function switches are actuated after a predetermined period of time.
It is to be understood that both the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory and are intended to provide further explanation of the invention as claimed.
The accompanying drawings illustrate one embodiment of the invention and together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the invention.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
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~ 212~913 Fig. 1 is a block diagram of a camera with an information display according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention;
Fig. 2 is a flow chart representing the operation of the preferred camera;
Fig. 3 is a diagram of an information display in the preferred camera; and Fig. 4 is another diagram of the information display in the preferred camera, showing one of the function indicators in a different state.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
Reference will now be made in detail to the preferred embodiment of the invention, an example of which is illustrated in the accompanying drawings.
Fig. 1 shows the preferred camera including a switch block 10 having a power switch SW0 and a plurality of function switches SW1, SW2, SW3,...SWn including a photographic function switch SW1, a flash function switch SW2 and a focus photographic function switch SW3. A
micro-controller 20 is connected to an output terminal of the switch block 10, an information display actuator 30 is connected to an output terminal of the microcontroller 20, and an information display 40 is connected to an output terminal of the display actuator 30.
- 212~913 The information display 40 includes a liquid crystal display panel. Fig. 3 shows the information display 40, including a photographic function area 43 having photographic function indicators 431 - 438 responsive to S the photographic function switch SWl, a flash function 41 area having flash function indicators 411 - 414 responsive to the flash function switch SW2, a focus function area 42 having focus function indicators 421 - 424 responsive to the focus function switch SW3, and a miscellaneous function area 44 for displaying a film number, a focal length, state of a remote controller set type, etc.
The operation of the preferred camera will now be explained.
As shown in Fig. 2, when power is applied to the camera, the microcontroller 20 initializes an internal circuit of the camera (Step 110), and then determines whether a power switch SW0 is ON (Step 120).
If the power switch SW0 is ON, the microcontroller 20 activates peripheral components (not shown) for carrying out the photographic operation with a supply of power, activates the information display 40, and activates each indicator in each of the function areas 41, 42, 43, 44 of the camera (Step 130).
As shown in Fig. 3, the flash function area 41 includes flash function indicators 411 - 414 selected by the flash - 21~13 photographic switch SW2 when using the flash. The focal function area 42, relating to the focal point of an object to be photographed, includes the function indicators 421 -424 selected by the focus photographic function switch SW3. The photographic function area 43 includes the function indicators 431 - 438 selected by the photographic function switch SW3.
Initially, the processing of step 130 distinctively displays functions 411, 421, 431 to distinguish them from the other functions 412 - 414, 422 - 424, and 432 - 438.
Function indicator 411 in flash function area 41 indicates automatic lighting of the flash according to a brightness value of the object. Function indicator 421 in the focus photographic function area 42 indicates automatic estab-lishing of at least two distances from the object.
Function indicator 431 in the photographic function area 43 indicates a normal photographic function without any special function.
In Fig. 3, each function indicator includes a figure, letters or a special symbol, indicating the function. The figures in the function indicators 411, 421, 431 are white and the backgrounds are black. In contrast, the figures in the other function indicators, 412-414, 422-424, and 432-438, are black and the backgrounds in the indicators are white. In other words, the function indicator 411, ~ 212491~
421, and 431 are actively displaying the respective figures in a first display mode, and the other indicators are ac-tively displaying the respective figures in a second display mode different than the first display mode.
When the power switch SW0 is turned ON, all the function switches are displayed and concurrently the function indicators 411, 412, 413 are distinctively displayed as described the above. When the power switch SW0 is ON and any one switch among the function switches SW1 - SWn is operated, all the functions are displayed on the information display 40 and concurrently the previously set and displayed functions are distinctively displayed, as described in more detail below.
The user can take the photograph when the functions are displayed as shown in Fig. 3. When the user wants to select other functions, the microcontroller 20 determines whether one of the function switches is operated (Step 140).
As shown in Fig. 4, the functions 411, 431 are currently selected and distinctively displayed, as discussed above in connection with Fig. 3. In Fig. 4, function indicator 422 is distinctly displayed, since the user pressed the focus function switch SW3. (step 150).
In other words, when the focus function switch SW3 is operated to select the function 422, the figure of the 2124~13 function indicator 422 is displayed in white, and the background in black, and the figure of the function indicator 421 is now displayed in black, and the background or border in white.
Similarly, the user may now select one of the functions 412, 413, or 414, and deselect function 411, by pressing the flash function switch SW2; and may select one of the functions 432-438, and deselect function 431, by pressing the photographic function switch SW1.
The microcontroller 20 then determines whether the function selection is ended (Step 160), and ends the selection of the function when the microcontroller 20 determines that the function selection is ended (Step 170).
When the function selection is not ended, the microcontroller 20 determines again whether a function switch is operated (Step 140). When the function switch is operated, the microcontroller 20 carries out a next step, and when the function switch is not operated, the microcontroller 20 ends displaying (Step 170).
The scope of the present invention is not limited to the above, and encompasses methods where the previously set or selected functions are displayed distinctively from the other functions.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
A. Field of The Invention The present invention relates generally to a camera with an information display, and more particularly to a camera with an information display that enables a user to easily review camera functions and selectively use the functions.
B. Description of Related Art Miniature cameras may have numerous functions, including automatic flash, pink-eye reduction, back light compensation, forced flash for unconditionally lighting a flash, continuity photographic for taking a continuous photograph, step zoom photographic for taking a zooming photograph in continuous sections, and portrait photographic for a person-oriented photograph. These func-tions are typically displayed on a liquid crystal display.
Conventionally, when a user presses a switch to set a function, the liquid crystal display displays a function.
When the function switch is released, the function is selected and a photograph is effected according to the function.
With this scheme, it may be difficult to remember all the functions of the camera because only the function selected by the user is displayed. To review the various camera functions the user may press all the function switches or refer to a manual. Reviewing the functions in this manner may consume excessive time, however, resulting in missed photographic opportunities.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
An object of the present invention is to overcome the problems and disadvantages of the display scheme described above.
To achieve this and other objects of the invention, as embodied and broadly described herein, a camera with an information display, comprises a plurality of switches, including a first switch for controlling camera power and a second switch for producing a signal corresponding to a plurality of functions; a display including a plurality of function indicators, each having an inactive state, a first active state for displaying a figure with a first display mode, and a second active state for displaying the figure with a second display mode; means, responsive to actuation of the second switch, for setting one of the indicators in the second active state and setting remaining ones of the indicators in the first active state.
According to another aspect of the present invention, in a camera including a plurality of switches, including a first switch for controlling camera power, a second switch for producing a signal corresponding to a first plurality of functions, and a third switch for producing another ~-- 212 1913 signal corresponding to a second plurality of functions, a display including a first plurality of function indicators each corresponding to a respective one of the first plurality of functions, a second plurality of function indicators each corresponding to a respective one of the second plurality of functions, each function indicator having an inactive state, a first active state for displaying a figure with a first display mode, and a second active state for displaying the figure with a second display mode, a method comprises the step~ of setting one of the first plurality of indicators in the second active state and setting remaining ones of the first plurality of indicators in the first active state, in response to actuation of one of the plurality of switches; and setting the first plurality of indicators in the inactive state when non of the function switches are actuated after a predetermined period of time.
According to yet another aspect of the present invention, in a camera including a plurality of switches, including a first switch for controlling camera power, a second switch for producing a signal corresponding to a first plurality of functions, and a third switch for producing another signal corresponding to a second plurality of functions, a display including a first plurality of function indicators each corresponding to a ~249 13 respective one of the first plurality of functions, a second plurality of function indicators each corresponding to a respective one of the second plurality of functions, each function indicator having an inactive state, a first active state for displaying a figure with a first display mode, and a second active state for displaying the figure with a second display mode, a method comprises the steps of setting one of the first plurality of indicators in the second active state and setting remaining ones of the first plurality of indicators in the first active state, in response to actuation of one of the plurality of switches; and selecting a predetenmined one of the functions when none of the function switches are actuated after a predetermined period of time.
It is to be understood that both the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory and are intended to provide further explanation of the invention as claimed.
The accompanying drawings illustrate one embodiment of the invention and together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the invention.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
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~ 212~913 Fig. 1 is a block diagram of a camera with an information display according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention;
Fig. 2 is a flow chart representing the operation of the preferred camera;
Fig. 3 is a diagram of an information display in the preferred camera; and Fig. 4 is another diagram of the information display in the preferred camera, showing one of the function indicators in a different state.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
Reference will now be made in detail to the preferred embodiment of the invention, an example of which is illustrated in the accompanying drawings.
Fig. 1 shows the preferred camera including a switch block 10 having a power switch SW0 and a plurality of function switches SW1, SW2, SW3,...SWn including a photographic function switch SW1, a flash function switch SW2 and a focus photographic function switch SW3. A
micro-controller 20 is connected to an output terminal of the switch block 10, an information display actuator 30 is connected to an output terminal of the microcontroller 20, and an information display 40 is connected to an output terminal of the display actuator 30.
- 212~913 The information display 40 includes a liquid crystal display panel. Fig. 3 shows the information display 40, including a photographic function area 43 having photographic function indicators 431 - 438 responsive to S the photographic function switch SWl, a flash function 41 area having flash function indicators 411 - 414 responsive to the flash function switch SW2, a focus function area 42 having focus function indicators 421 - 424 responsive to the focus function switch SW3, and a miscellaneous function area 44 for displaying a film number, a focal length, state of a remote controller set type, etc.
The operation of the preferred camera will now be explained.
As shown in Fig. 2, when power is applied to the camera, the microcontroller 20 initializes an internal circuit of the camera (Step 110), and then determines whether a power switch SW0 is ON (Step 120).
If the power switch SW0 is ON, the microcontroller 20 activates peripheral components (not shown) for carrying out the photographic operation with a supply of power, activates the information display 40, and activates each indicator in each of the function areas 41, 42, 43, 44 of the camera (Step 130).
As shown in Fig. 3, the flash function area 41 includes flash function indicators 411 - 414 selected by the flash - 21~13 photographic switch SW2 when using the flash. The focal function area 42, relating to the focal point of an object to be photographed, includes the function indicators 421 -424 selected by the focus photographic function switch SW3. The photographic function area 43 includes the function indicators 431 - 438 selected by the photographic function switch SW3.
Initially, the processing of step 130 distinctively displays functions 411, 421, 431 to distinguish them from the other functions 412 - 414, 422 - 424, and 432 - 438.
Function indicator 411 in flash function area 41 indicates automatic lighting of the flash according to a brightness value of the object. Function indicator 421 in the focus photographic function area 42 indicates automatic estab-lishing of at least two distances from the object.
Function indicator 431 in the photographic function area 43 indicates a normal photographic function without any special function.
In Fig. 3, each function indicator includes a figure, letters or a special symbol, indicating the function. The figures in the function indicators 411, 421, 431 are white and the backgrounds are black. In contrast, the figures in the other function indicators, 412-414, 422-424, and 432-438, are black and the backgrounds in the indicators are white. In other words, the function indicator 411, ~ 212491~
421, and 431 are actively displaying the respective figures in a first display mode, and the other indicators are ac-tively displaying the respective figures in a second display mode different than the first display mode.
When the power switch SW0 is turned ON, all the function switches are displayed and concurrently the function indicators 411, 412, 413 are distinctively displayed as described the above. When the power switch SW0 is ON and any one switch among the function switches SW1 - SWn is operated, all the functions are displayed on the information display 40 and concurrently the previously set and displayed functions are distinctively displayed, as described in more detail below.
The user can take the photograph when the functions are displayed as shown in Fig. 3. When the user wants to select other functions, the microcontroller 20 determines whether one of the function switches is operated (Step 140).
As shown in Fig. 4, the functions 411, 431 are currently selected and distinctively displayed, as discussed above in connection with Fig. 3. In Fig. 4, function indicator 422 is distinctly displayed, since the user pressed the focus function switch SW3. (step 150).
In other words, when the focus function switch SW3 is operated to select the function 422, the figure of the 2124~13 function indicator 422 is displayed in white, and the background in black, and the figure of the function indicator 421 is now displayed in black, and the background or border in white.
Similarly, the user may now select one of the functions 412, 413, or 414, and deselect function 411, by pressing the flash function switch SW2; and may select one of the functions 432-438, and deselect function 431, by pressing the photographic function switch SW1.
The microcontroller 20 then determines whether the function selection is ended (Step 160), and ends the selection of the function when the microcontroller 20 determines that the function selection is ended (Step 170).
When the function selection is not ended, the microcontroller 20 determines again whether a function switch is operated (Step 140). When the function switch is operated, the microcontroller 20 carries out a next step, and when the function switch is not operated, the microcontroller 20 ends displaying (Step 170).
The scope of the present invention is not limited to the above, and encompasses methods where the previously set or selected functions are displayed distinctively from the other functions.
2~2~13 The operation of the camera with an information display in accordance with a second embodiment of the present invention will be explained with reference to Figs. 1 to 4.
From the step for starting (Step 100) to the step for determining whether the switch is operated (Step 140), the operation steps of the second embodiment directly correspond to those of the first embodiment.
The function indicators assigned to an actuated function switch flicker between functions for a predetermined time in a certain sequence when the function switch is operated in the step 140. For example, the functions indicators flicker in the sequence of 412 to 413 to 414 to 411 for the predetermined time when the flash function switch SW2 is actuated. The display will stop flickering and one of the functions 411, 412, 413, or 414 will be selected if the flash function switch SW2 is again actuated during this predetermined time. The particular function selected will be the function whose indicator is distinctly displayed, in the second active state, when the flash function switch SW2 is again actuated. For example, if the flash function switch SW2 is again actuated when the function indicator 413 is flickering, the function 413 is selected and displayed distinctively from the other functions 411, 412, 414 corresponding to the flash function switch SW2 (Step 150).
- 212~913 In contrast, when the flash function switch SW2 is not again operated during the predetermined time, the particular function selected will be a predetermined one of the functions 411, 412, 413, or 414. The predetermined function could be, for example, a function previously selected by the user.
Again, the microcontroller 20 determines whether the function selection is ended (Step 160), ends the selection of the function when the microcontroller 20 determines that function selection is ended (Step 170), determines again whether the function switch is operated when the selection is not ended (Step 140), carries out the next step when the function switch is operated, and ends the displaying when the function switch is not operated (Step 170).
Although the illustrated display modes differ in the manner in which the figure in an indicator is displayed, the invention is not so limited. For example, for example the display modes may differ only the manner in which a border, or frame, area of an indicator is displayed.
Although the sequence of the flickering movements in the preferred camera 412 to 413 to 414 to 411, the invention is not limited to this particular sequence.
Although the functions 411 - 414, 421 - 424, 431 - 438 of all the functions 41, 42, 43, 44 are displayed at the same time by the operation of the power switch SW0 or the "~ 2124~13 function switches SW1 - SWn in the first and the second embodiments, only the functions corresponding to an actuated function switch need be displayed.
As described above, the user can easily review camera functions because the preferred camera displays the functions corresponding to each function switch and displays selected functions distinctively from the other functions.
Other embodiments of the invention will be apparent to the skilled in the art from consideration of the specification and practice of the invention disclosed herein. It is intended that the specification and examples be considered as exemplary only, with a true scope and spirit of the invention being indicated by the following claims.
From the step for starting (Step 100) to the step for determining whether the switch is operated (Step 140), the operation steps of the second embodiment directly correspond to those of the first embodiment.
The function indicators assigned to an actuated function switch flicker between functions for a predetermined time in a certain sequence when the function switch is operated in the step 140. For example, the functions indicators flicker in the sequence of 412 to 413 to 414 to 411 for the predetermined time when the flash function switch SW2 is actuated. The display will stop flickering and one of the functions 411, 412, 413, or 414 will be selected if the flash function switch SW2 is again actuated during this predetermined time. The particular function selected will be the function whose indicator is distinctly displayed, in the second active state, when the flash function switch SW2 is again actuated. For example, if the flash function switch SW2 is again actuated when the function indicator 413 is flickering, the function 413 is selected and displayed distinctively from the other functions 411, 412, 414 corresponding to the flash function switch SW2 (Step 150).
- 212~913 In contrast, when the flash function switch SW2 is not again operated during the predetermined time, the particular function selected will be a predetermined one of the functions 411, 412, 413, or 414. The predetermined function could be, for example, a function previously selected by the user.
Again, the microcontroller 20 determines whether the function selection is ended (Step 160), ends the selection of the function when the microcontroller 20 determines that function selection is ended (Step 170), determines again whether the function switch is operated when the selection is not ended (Step 140), carries out the next step when the function switch is operated, and ends the displaying when the function switch is not operated (Step 170).
Although the illustrated display modes differ in the manner in which the figure in an indicator is displayed, the invention is not so limited. For example, for example the display modes may differ only the manner in which a border, or frame, area of an indicator is displayed.
Although the sequence of the flickering movements in the preferred camera 412 to 413 to 414 to 411, the invention is not limited to this particular sequence.
Although the functions 411 - 414, 421 - 424, 431 - 438 of all the functions 41, 42, 43, 44 are displayed at the same time by the operation of the power switch SW0 or the "~ 2124~13 function switches SW1 - SWn in the first and the second embodiments, only the functions corresponding to an actuated function switch need be displayed.
As described above, the user can easily review camera functions because the preferred camera displays the functions corresponding to each function switch and displays selected functions distinctively from the other functions.
Other embodiments of the invention will be apparent to the skilled in the art from consideration of the specification and practice of the invention disclosed herein. It is intended that the specification and examples be considered as exemplary only, with a true scope and spirit of the invention being indicated by the following claims.
Claims (17)
1. A camera with an information display, comprising:
a plurality of switches, including a first switch for controlling camera power and a second switch for producing a signal corresponding to a plurality of functions;
a display including a plurality of settings for a particular function selected from the plurality of functions, each setting having an active state and an inactive state, the active state including a first active state for displaying a figure with a first display mode, and a second active state for displaying the figure with a second display mode;
means, responsive to actuation of the second switch, for setting one of the settings to the second active state and the remaining settings to the first active state.
a plurality of switches, including a first switch for controlling camera power and a second switch for producing a signal corresponding to a plurality of functions;
a display including a plurality of settings for a particular function selected from the plurality of functions, each setting having an active state and an inactive state, the active state including a first active state for displaying a figure with a first display mode, and a second active state for displaying the figure with a second display mode;
means, responsive to actuation of the second switch, for setting one of the settings to the second active state and the remaining settings to the first active state.
2. The camera according to claim 1, wherein the setting means includes means for sequentially setting multiple ones of the settings in the second active state, each of the multiple ones of the settings being set in the second active state for a predetermined time.
3. The camera according to claim 1, wherein the display further includes a second plurality of function settings each having the inactive state, the first active state for displaying a figure with a first display mode, and a second active state for displaying the figure with a second display mode, and wherein the plurality of switches further includes a third switch for producing another signal corresponding to a second plurality of functions corresponding to the second plurality of function settings.
4. The camera according to claim 1, wherein the first active state displays figures in the settings in a first tone and the second active state displays the figures in the settings in a tone different than the first tone.
5. The camera according to claim 1, wherein one of the functions includes an automatic flash function.
6. The camera according to claim 1, wherein the second active state flickers a function setting.
7. In a camera including a plurality of switches, including a first switch for controlling camera power, a second switch for producing a signal corresponding to a first plurality of functions, and a third switch for producing another signal corresponding to a second plurality of functions, a display including a first plurality of settings for a particular function selected from the first plurality of functions, each setting corresponding to a respective one of the first plurality of functions, a second plurality of settings for a particular function, each setting corresponding to a respective one of the second plurality of functions, each function setting having an inactive state, a first active state for displaying a figure with a first display mode, and a second active state for displaying the figure with a second display mode, a method for displaying information of a camera comprising the steps of:
setting one of the first plurality of settings to the second active state and setting remaining ones of the first plurality of settings to the first active state, in response to actuation of one of the plurality of switches;
setting the first plurality of settings to the inactive state when none of the function switches are actuated after a predetermined period of time.
setting one of the first plurality of settings to the second active state and setting remaining ones of the first plurality of settings to the first active state, in response to actuation of one of the plurality of switches;
setting the first plurality of settings to the inactive state when none of the function switches are actuated after a predetermined period of time.
8. The method according to claim 7, wherein the setting step includes the substep of setting the first plurality of settings only when the second or third switch is actuated.
9. The method according to claim 7, wherein the setting step includes the substep of setting the first plurality of settings only when the second switch is actuated.
10. In a camera including a plurality of switches, including a first switch for controlling camera power, a second switch for producing a signal corresponding to a first plurality of functions, and a third switch for producing another signal corresponding to a second plurality of functions, a display including a first plurality of settings for a particular function selected from the first plurality of functions, each setting corresponding to a respective one of the first plurality of functions, a second plurality of settings for a particular function, each setting corresponding to a respective one of the second plurality of functions, each function setting having an inactive state, a first active state for displaying a figure with a first display mode, and a second active state for displaying the figure with a second display mode, a method for displaying information of a camera comprising the steps of:
setting one of the first plurality of settings to the second active state and setting remaining ones of the first plurality of settings to the first active state, in response to actuation of one of the plurality of switches;
selecting a predetermined one of the functions when none of the switches are actuated after a predetermined period of time.
setting one of the first plurality of settings to the second active state and setting remaining ones of the first plurality of settings to the first active state, in response to actuation of one of the plurality of switches;
selecting a predetermined one of the functions when none of the switches are actuated after a predetermined period of time.
11. The camera according to claim 10, wherein the selecting step includes the substep of selecting a setting corresponding to the predetermined one of the functions to the second active state.
12. The camera according to claim 3, wherein one of the functions includes a focus function.
13. The camera according to claim 3, wherein one of the functions includes a flash function.
14. The camera according to claim 3, wherein one of the functions includes an exposure function.
15. The camera according to claim 12, wherein said settings correspond to an auto focus setting and a manual focus setting.
16. The camera according to claim 13, wherein the display includes a plurality of flash function settings responsive to the flash function, a plurality of focus function settings responsive to a focus function and a plurality of exposure function settings responsive to an exposure function.
17. The camera according to claim 14, wherein said settings correspond to a normal setting, a portrait setting, and a bulb setting.
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