Casio Ex F1 Users Guide

11Quick Start Basics
Be sure to attach the lens cap and strap to the camera before using it.
.Attaching the Lens Cap
. Attaching the strap
• Attach either end of the strap to the two strap rings on 
the sides of the camera as shown in the illustration.
• After you are finished pull on the strap to test it and to  make sure it does not come loose.
Note that the battery of a newly purchased camera is not charged. Perform the steps 
under “To charge the battery” to bring the battery to a full charge. •...

12Quick Start Basics
2.Plug the charger unit into a household 
power outlet.
About 4 hours 30 minutes are required to 
reach full charge. The [CHARGE] lamp will 
light green when charging is complete. 
Unplug the power cord from the power 
outlet and then remove the battery from the charger.
Other Charging Precautions
• Charge the battery in an area where the temperature is within the range of 5°C to 
35°C (41°F to 95°F). Outside this temperature range charging can take longer than 
normal or even...

13Quick Start Basics
1.Open the battery cover.
Slide the lock in the direction indicated by the 
arrow and the battery cover will open.
2.Load the battery.
While holding the stopper to the side in the 
direction indicated by the arrow, slide the battery 
into the camera, terminals end first. Press the 
battery in until the stopper secures it in place.
3.Close the battery cover.
• For information about how to replace the battery, see page 158.
To load the battery
1
2
Lock
Terminals
Stopper 

14Quick Start Basics
Checking Remaining Battery Power
As battery power is consumed, a battery indicator on the monitor screen indicates 
remaining power as shown below.
 indicates battery power is low. C harge the battery as soon as possible.
Recording is not possible when   is i ndicated. Charge the battery immediately.
• The level shown by the battery indicator may change when you switch between the  REC mode and PLAY mode.
• Leaving the camera for about one day with  no power supplied while the...

15Quick Start Basics
The first time you load a battery into the camera, a 
screen appears for configuring the display language, 
date, and time settings. Failure to set the date and 
time correctly will cause the wrong date and time 
data to be recorded with images.
1.Press [ON/OFF] to turn on the camera.
2.Use [8], [ 2], [ 4], and [ 6] to select the 
language you want an d then press [SET].
3.Use [8], [ 2], [ 4], and [ 6] to select the area 
where you will be using the camera and then 
press [SET].
The...

16Quick Start Basics
Though the camera has built-in memory that can be used to store images and 
movies, you probably will want to purchase  a commercially available memory card for 
greater capacity. The camera does not come with a memory card. Images recorded 
while a memory card is loaded are saved to the memory card. When no memory card 
is loaded, images are saved to built-in memory. • For information about memory card capacities, see page 177.
– SD Memory Card
– SDHC Memory Card
– MMC...

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IMPORTANT!
• Never insert anything besides a supported memory card (page 16) into the memory 
card slot.
• Should water or any foreign object ever get into the card slot, immediately turn off  the camera, remove the battery, and contact your retailer or nearest CASIO 
authorized service center.
You need to format a new memory card before using it for the first time.
1.Turn on the camera and press [MENU].
2.Select the “Set Up” tab, select  “Format” and then press [6].
3.Use [ 8] and...

18Quick Start Basics
1.Remove the lens cap and then press [r] (REC) to turn on the camera.
2.Set the mode dial to  t (Auto).
3.Set the CS dial to  t (Single Shot).
• You can use either monitor screen or viewfinder to compose the image. Each 
press of the [EVF/LCD] button cycles  through the available monitor screen and 
viewfinder on/off settings (page 146). If the image in the viewfinder appears 
blurry, use the diopter dial to adjust it.
4.Point the camera at 
the subject.
You can zoom the 
image, if...

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6.Continuing to keep the camera still, press the sh utter button the rest of 
the way down.
This records the snapshot.
IMPORTANT!
• While the “Anti Shake” setting is “ D Auto” or “ A
 Camera AS”, half pressing the 
shutter will cause the camera to vibrate and emit an operation sound. This is 
normal and does not indicate malfunction (page 81).
. Using Quick Shutter
Fully pressing the shutting button without waiting for Auto Focus to operate will record 
using Quick Shutter (page...

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.If the subject is not in the center of the frame...
“Focus lock” (page 44) is the name of a technique you can use when you want to 
shoot an image in which the subject to be focused on is not within the focus frame in 
the center of the screen.
Your images will not come out clearly if you 
move the camera when you press the 
shutter button. When pressing the shutter 
button, be sure to hold the camera as 
shown in the illustration near by, and keep it 
still by pressing your  arms...