User Guide

Raspberry Pi LCD User Manual
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Rev 2.3, April 29
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2015
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6. Appendix
6.1. Default entering the console a fter power up
You can perform more operations to Raspberry Pi module by entering the console of the Raspbain.
1) Edit the file rc.local. you should enter the terminal, and input:
sudo nano /etc/rc.local (Eidt the file rc.local)
2) Find out the following line:
su –l pi –c “startx-- -dpi 60”
Add the symbol “#”before this line, as follows:
#su –l pi –c “startx-- -dpi 60”
3) Press the keys Ctrl+X, and select the option Y to save the modification.
4) Reboot the system:
sudo reboot
After the system rebooted, you will enter the console automatically.
6.2. Modifying the font size
Following the steps listed below, you can modify the font size
1) Edit the file rc.local. You should enter the terminal and input:
sudo nano /etc/rc.local(Edit the file rc.local)
2) Find out the following line:
su –l pi –c “startx-- -dpi 60”
Modify the figure following the “dpi”. It is suggested to modify to “60”.
Press the keys Ctrl+X and select the option Y to save the modification.
3) Reboot the system:
sudo reboot
The modification will be valid after the system rebooted.