Casio Ex F1 Users Guide

							
141Other Settings (Set Up)
Procedure
[MENU] * Set Up Tab  * Date Style
You can select from among three different styles for the date.
Example: December 19, 2009
• This setting also affects the control panel date format as shown below (page 28). YY/MM/DD or MM/DD/YY: MM/DD
DD/MM/YY: DD/MM
Procedure
[MENU]  * Set Up Tab  * Language
.Specify the display language you want.
1Select the tab on the right.
2Select “Language”.
3Select the language you want.
Specifying the Date Style (Date Style)
YY/MM/DD 09/12/19
DD/MM/YY19/12/09
MM/DD/YY12/19/09
Specifying the Display Language (Language)
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142Other Settings (Set Up)
Procedure
[MENU] * Set Up Tab  * Sleep
This feature turns off the monitor screen whenever no camera operation is performed 
for a preset amount of time. Press any button to turn the monitor screen back on.
Trigger Time Settings: 30 sec, 1 min, 2 mi n, Off (Sleep is disabled while “Off” is 
selected.)
Sleep is disabled under any of  the following conditions.
• In the PLAY Mode
• While the camera is connected to a computer or other device
• During a slideshow
• During movie recording and playback
• During Move Out CS or Move In CS auto record standby
• When both sleep and Auto Power Off are turned on, Auto Power Off takes priority.
Procedure
[MENU]  * Set Up Tab  * Auto Power Off
Auto Power Off turns off the camera whenever no camera operation is performed for 
a preset amount of time.
Trigger Time Settings: 2 min, 5 min, 10 min  (The trigger time is always 5 minutes in 
the PLAY mode.)
Auto Power Off is disabled under  any of the following conditions.
• While the camera is connected to a computer or other device
• During a slideshow
• During CS group playback
• During movie recording and playback
• During Move Out CS or Move In CS auto record standby
Configuring Sleep State Settings (Sleep)
Configuring Auto Power Settings (Auto Power Off) 
						

							
143Other Settings (Set Up)
Procedure
[MENU] * Set Up Tab  * REC/PLAY
• With “Power On/Off”, the camera turns off when you press [r] (REC) in the REC 
mode or [p] (PLAY) in the PLAY mode.
• Change this setting to anything besides “D isable” before connecting to a TV for 
image viewing.
Procedure
[MENU]  * Set Up Tab  * LCD Priority
You can use this setting to control when the monitor screen turns on.
Configuring [ r] and [ p] Settings (REC/PLAY)
Power On Camera turns on whenever [r] (REC) or [p] (PLAY) is 
pressed.
Power On/Off Camera turns on or off whenever [r] (REC) or [p] (PLAY) 
is pressed.
Disable Camera does not turn on or off whenever [r] (REC) or [p] 
(PLAY) is pressed.
Controlling Monitor Screen  Priority (LCD Priority)
OnWith this setting, the monitor 
screen turns on during image playback 
and menu display.
Off With this setting, the monitor 
screen turns on during image playback 
and whenever the [EVF/LCD] button is pressed. 
						

							
144Other Settings (Set Up)
Procedure
[MENU] * Set Up Tab  * USB
You can use the procedure below to select the USB communication protocol, which is 
used when exchanging data with a computer, printer, or other external device.
Procedure
[MENU]  * Set Up Tab  * Video Out
You can use the procedure in this section to select either NTSC or PAL as the video 
output system. You can also specify an aspect ratio of 4:3 or 16:9.
• Select the aspect ratio (4:3 or 16:9) that  matches the type of TV you plan to use. 
Images will not display correctly if  you select the wrong aspect ratio.
• Images will not display correctly unles s the camera’s video signal output setting 
matches the video signal system of the TV or other video equipment.
• Images cannot be displayed correctly on a  TV or video equipment that is not NTSC 
or PAL.
• REC mode video output is supported onl y when the aspect ratio setting is 16:9.
Configuring USB Protocol Settings (USB)
Mass StorageSelect this setting when connecting to a computer. With this 
setting, the computer sees the camera as an external storage 
device. Use this setting for normal transfer of images from the 
camera to a computer.
PTP 
(PictBridge)Select this setting when connecti
ng to a printer that supports 
PictBridge (page 117). This setting si mplifies the transfer of image 
data to the connected device.
Selecting the Screen Aspect Ratio and Video Output System 
(Video Out)
NTSC Video system used in Japan, the U.S., and other countries
PALVideo system used in Europe and other areas
4:3Normal TV screen aspect ratio
16:9Wide screen aspect ratio 
						

							
145Other Settings (Set Up)
Procedure
[MENU] * Set Up Tab  * HDMI Output
See page 105 for details.
Procedure
[MENU]  * Set Up Tab  * Format
If a memory card is loaded in the camera, this operation will format the memory card. 
It will format built-in memory if no memory card is loaded.
• The format operation will delete all conten ts on the memory card or in built-in 
memory. It cannot be undone. Make sure you do not need any data currently on 
the card or in built-in memory before you format it.
• Formatting built-in memory wi ll delete the following data.
– Protected images
– BEST SHOT mode user setups
• Formatting a memory card will delete the following data.
– Protected images
• Make sure that the battery is charged fully before starting a formatting operation.  Formatting may not be performed correctly and the camera may stop operating 
normally if the camera powers down while formatting is in progress.
• Never open the battery cover while formatti ng is in progress. Doing so can cause 
the camera to stop operating normally.
Procedure
[MENU]  * Set Up Tab  * Reset
See page 168 for details about the camera’s factory default settings.
Selecting the HDMI Terminal Output Method (HDMI Output)
Formatting Built-in Memory or  a Memory Card (Format)
Resetting the Camera to Factory Defaults (Reset) 
						

							
146Configuring Monitor Screen Settings
Configuring Monitor Screen Settings
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Each press of [DISP] will cycle through different types of display information.
You can configure separate settings for the REC mode and PLAY mode.
• Display information cannot be turned off during movie recording.
• The display information setting cannot be changed during High-speed Movie  recording.
Each press of the [EVF/LCD] button 
cycles through the available monitor 
screen and viewfinder on/off settings. • Both the monitor screen and  viewfinder cannot be turned on at the 
same time.
• Switching from the monitor screen to  the viewfinder will cause the 
information displayed in the viewfinder 
to disappear. To re-display the 
information in the viewfinder, press [DISP]. 
Turning Display Information On and Off (Info)
Information On Displays information about image settings, etc.
Information On 
with Display 
HighlightingSetting contents displayed, and 
overexposed areas in images 
flash on the screen.
Information On 
with Histogram Turns on display of camera setting and other 
indicators, along with a histogram (page 147)
Information Off
No information displayed
Selecting Monitor Screen  and Viewfinder Settings
Histogram
[EVF/LCD] Viewfinder
Monitor screen
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147Configuring Monitor Screen Settings
Displays a histogram on the monitor screen which you 
can use to check the exposure of an image before you 
shoot it. You also can display the histogram in the PLAY 
mode for information about the exposure levels of 
images.
NOTE
• A centered histogram does not necessa rily guarantee optimum exposure. The 
recorded image may be over-exposed or under-exposed, even though its 
histogram is centered.
• Due to the limitations of exposure co mpensation, you may not be able to achieve 
an optimum histogram configuration.
• Use of the flash and certain shooting  conditions can cause the histogram to 
indicate exposure that is different from th e actual exposure of the image when it is 
shot.
• The histogram cannot be displayed  during High-speed Movie recording.
Using the On-screen Histogram to Check Exposure 
(+Histogram)
Histogram
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148Configuring Monitor Screen Settings
A histogram is a graph that represents the lightness of an image in terms of the 
number of pixels. The vertical axis indicates the number of pixels, while the horizontal 
axis indicates lightness. If the histogram  appears too lopsided for some reason, you 
can use EV shift to move it left or right  in order to achieve better balance. Optimum 
exposure can be achieved by EV shifting so t he graph is as close to the center as 
possible. For snapshots, you can even disp lay individual histograms for R (red), G 
(green), and B (blue).
Example Histograms
How to Use the Histogram
A histogram towards the left side results when the 
overall image is dark. A histogram that is too far to 
the left may result in “black out” of the dark areas 
of an image. 
A histogram towards the right side results when 
the overall image is light. A histogram that is too 
far to the right may result in “white out” of the light 
areas of an image. 
An overall well-balanced histogram results when 
the overall image is at optimal lightness.  
						

							
149Appendix
Appendix
.Avoid Use While In Motion
• Never use the camera to record or pl ay back images while operating an automobile 
or other vehicle, or while walking. Lookin g at the monitor while in motion creates 
the risk of serious accident.
. Directly Viewing the Sun or Bright Light
• Never look at the sun or any other br ight light through the cameras viewfinder. 
Doing so can damage your eyesight.
. Flash
• Never use the flash unit in areas wh ere flammable or explosive gas may be 
present. Such conditions create t he risk of fire and explosion.
• Never fire the flash in the direction of  a person operating a motor vehicle. Doing so 
can interfere with the driver’s visi on and creates the risk of accident.
• Never fire the flash too close to the eyes  of the subject. Doing so creates the risk of 
loss of eyesight.
. Display Panel
• Do not apply strong pressure to the LCD panel surface or subject it to strong 
impact. Doing so can cause the display panel glass to crack.
• Should the display panel ever become cracke d, never touch any of the liquid inside 
the panel. Doing so creates the risk of skin inflammation.
• Should display panel liquid ever get into y our mouth, immediately rinse your mouth 
out and contact your physician.
• Should display panel liquid ever get into y our eyes or onto your skin, immediately 
rinse with clean water for at leas t 15 minutes and contact your physician.
.Connections
• Never plug any devices that are not s pecified for use with this camera into 
connectors. Connecting a non-s pecified device creates the risk of fire and electric 
shock.
. Transport
• Never operate the camera inside of an aircraft or anywhere else where operation of 
such devices is restricted. Improper  use creates the risk of serious accident.
Precautions during Use 
						

							
150Appendix
.Smoke, abnormal odor, overheating, and other abnormalities
• Continued use of the camera while it is  emitting smoke or strange odor, or while it 
is overheating creates the risk of fire and  electric shock. Immediately perform the 
following steps whenever any of the above symptoms are present.
1. Turn off the camera.
2. Remove the battery from the camera, taking care to protect yourself against burn  injury.
3. Contact your dealer or neares t CASIO authorized service center.
.Water and Foreign Matter
• Water, other liquids, or foreign matter (e specially metal) getting inside the camera 
creates the risk of fire and electric shock.  Immediately perform the following steps 
whenever any of the above symptoms are pr esent. Particular care is required when 
using the camera where it is raining or snowing, near the ocean or other body of 
water, or in a bathroom.
1. Turn off the camera.
2. Remove the battery from the camera.
3. Contact your dealer or neares t CASIO authorized service center.
.Dropping and Rough Treatment
• Continued use of the camera after it is damaged by dropping or other rough 
treatment creates the risk of fire and el ectric shock. Immediately perform the 
following steps whenever any of the above symptoms are present.
1. Turn off the camera.
2. Remove the battery from the camera.
3. Contact your dealer or neares t CASIO authorized service center.
.Keep Away From Fire
• Never expose the camera to fire, which can cause it to explode and creates the risk 
of fire and electric shock.
. Disassembly and Modification
• Never try to take the camera apart or modify it in any way. Doing so creates the risk 
of electric shock, burn injury, and other perso nal injury. Be sure to leave all internal 
inspection, maintenance, and repair up to  your dealer or nearest CASIO authorized 
service center.