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The flash does not 
fire.1)If 
?
 (Flash Off) is selected as the flash mode, change to 
another mode (page 31).
2) If the battery is dead, charge it (page 11).
3) If a BEST SHOT scene that uses  ?
 (Flash Off) is selected, 
change to a different flash mode (page 31) or select a 
different BEST SHOT scene (page 67).
Camera powers 
down during Self-
timer countdown. The battery may be dead. Charge the battery (page 11).
The monitor screen 
image is out of 
focus.1) You may be using Manual Focus and have not focused the 
image. Focus the image (page 43).
2)You may be using  ´
 (Macro Mode) for scenery or portraits. 
Use Auto Focus for scenery and portrait shots (page 43).
3) You may be trying to use Auto Focus or  )
 (Infinity Mode) 
when shooting a close-up shot. Use the  ´
 (Macro Mode) for 
close ups (page 43).
There is digital 
noise in images. 1) Sensitivity may have been increased automatically for a dark 
subject, which increases the chance of digital noise. Use a 
light or some other means to illuminate the subject.
2) You may be attempting to shoot in a dark location with  ?
 
(Flash Off) selected, which can increase digital noise and 
make images appear coarse. In this case, turn on flash (page 
31) or use lights for illumination.
3)Flash assist or dynamic range may be enabled for snapshots,  which can cause an increase in digital noise. Use a light or 
some other means to illuminate the subject.
A recorded image 
was not saved. 1)Camera power may have been turned off before the save 
operation was complete, which will result in the image not 
being saved. If the battery indicator shows  , charge the 
battery as soon as possible (page 11).
2) You may have removed the memory card from the camera  before the save operation was complete, which will result in 
the image not being saved. Do not remove the memory card 
before the save operation is complete.
Though available 
lighting is bright, 
the faces of people 
in the image are 
dark. Not enough light is reaching the subjects. Change the flash 
mode setting to 
<
 (Flash On) for daylight synchro flash (page 
31), or adjust EV shift to the + side (page 36).
Subjects are too 
dark when shooting 
images in a 
seashore or ski 
area. Sunlight reflected by water, sand, or snow, can cause 
underexposure of images. Change the flash mode setting to 
<
 
(Flash On) for daylight synchro flash (page 31), or adjust EV 
shift to the + side (page 36).
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Digital zoom 
(including HD 
zoom) does not 
work. The zoom 
bar indicates zoom 
only up to a zoom 
factor of 12.The digital zoom setting may be turned off. Turn on digital zoom 
(page 84).
The image is out of 
focus during movie 
recording.
1) Focusing may not be possible because the subject is outside 
the focus range. Shoot within the allowable range.
2)The lens may be dirty. Clean the lens (page 154).
Playback
The color of the 
playback image is 
different from what 
appears on the 
monitor screen 
when shooting. Sunlight or light from another source may be shining directly 
into the lens when you are shooting. Position the camera so 
sunlight does not shine directly into the lens.
Images are not 
displayed.
This camera cannot display non-DCF images recorded onto a 
memory card using another digital camera.
Images cannot be 
edited (with 
resizing, trimming, 
rotation).Note that you cannot edit the following types of snapshots.
• Snapshots created using MOTION PRINT
• CS group snapshots
•Movies
• Snapshots recorded with another camera
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Other
The wrong date 
and time are 
displayed.The date and time setting is off. Set the correct date and time 
(page 140).
The messages on 
the display are in 
the wrong 
language.The wrong display language is selected. Change the display 
language setting (page 141).
Images cannot be 
transferred over a 
USB connection.
1) The USB cable may not be connected securely. Check all 
connections.
2) The wrong USB communication protocol is selected. Select  the correct USB communication protocol in accordance with 
the type of device you are connecting (pages 124, 130).
3)If the camera is not turned on, turn it on.
Language selection 
screen appears 
when the camera is 
turned on. 1) You did not configure initial settings after purchasing the 
camera or the battery may have been left with a dead battery. 
Check the camera setup (pages 15, 141).
2) There may be a problem with the camera’s memory data. If 
this is the case, perform the reset operation to initialize the 
camera’s setup (page 145). After that, configure each setting. 
If the language selection screen does not re-appear when you 
turn the camera on, it means that the camera’s memory 
management data has been restored.
If the same message appears after you turn power back on, 
contact your retailer or a CASIO authorized service center.
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Display Messages
ALERTThe camera’s protection function may have activated 
because camera temperature is too high. Turn off the 
camera and wait until it cools down before trying to use it 
again.
Battery is low.
Battery power is low.
Camera not in 
standby.
Re-frame the image.Move Out CS or Move In CS framing could not be 
performed for some reason, and so the camera cannot go 
into auto record standby. Perform the framing operation 
again (page 72). 
Cannot find the file.
The image you specified with
 the slideshow “Images” 
setting cannot be found. Change the “Images” setting (page 
106) and try again.
Cannot register any 
more files. You are attempting to save a user BEST SHOT scene in 
the “SCENE” folder when the folder already contains 999 
user scenes.
Card ERRORThere is something wrong with the memory card. Turn off 
the camera, remove the memory card and then reload it 
into the camera. If this message re-appears when you turn 
the camera back on, format the memory card (page 145).IMPORTANT!
• Formatting a memory card deletes all its files. Before 
formatting, try transferring recoverable files to a 
computer or some other storage device.
Check connections! You are attempting to connect the camera to a printer while 
the camera’s USB settings are not compatible with the USB 
system of the printer (page 117).
Files could not be 
saved because 
battery is low.Battery power is low, so an image file could not be saved.
Flash cool down...The flash is disabled for a s
hort while to protect the flash 
unit after consecutive operations  during Flash CS. You will 
be able to resume using the flash after this message 
disappears.
Folder cannot be 
created. You are trying to record a fi
le while there are already 9999 
files stored in the 999th folder. If you want to record more, 
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LED flash cool 
down...The flash is disabled for a s
hort while to protect the flash 
unit after consecutive operations  during Flash CS. You will 
be able to resume using the flash after this message 
disappears.
LENS ERROR This message appears and the camera turns off whenever 
lens performs some unexpected operation. If the same 
message appears after you turn power back on, contact a 
CASIO authorized service center 
or your original retailer.
LENS ERROR 2The Anti Shake unit of the camera may be malfunctioning. 
If the same message appears after you turn power back on, 
contact your retailer or a CASIO service center.
Load paper!
The printer ran out of paper while printing.
Memory FullMemory is full with images 
you recorded and/or files saved 
by editing operations. When sh ooting with Prerecord (Still 
image), this message indicates that there is not enough 
memory capacity to record all of the pre-recorded images. 
Delete files you no longer need (page 22).
Printing Error An error occurred while printing.
• The printer is turned off.
• The printer generated an error, etc.
Record Error Image compression could not be performed for some 
reason during image data storage. Shoot the image again.
SYSTEM ERRORYour camera system is corrupted. Contact your retailer or 
an authorized CASIO authorized service center.
The card is locked.The LOCK switch of the SD or SDHC memory 
card loaded in the camera is in the locked 
position. You cannot store images to or delete 
images from a memory card that is locked.
There are no files.
There are no files in built-in memory or on the memory 
card.
There are no 
printing images.
Set up DPOF.There are currently no files specified for printing. Configure 
the required DPOF settings (page 119).
There is no image to 
register.
The setup you are trying to save is for an image that cannot 
be saved as a user BEST SHOT scene.
This card is not 
formatted.The memory card loaded in the camera is not formatted. 
Format the memory card (page 145).
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This file cannot be 
played.The file you are trying to access is corrupted or is a type 
that cannot be displayed by this camera.
This function cannot 
be used. • You attempted to copy images from built-in memory to a 
memory card while there is no memory card loaded in 
the camera (page 114).
• You attempted to divide up a CS group while a file that is  not a CS group is displayed (page 99). 
						

							
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Snapshot
Number of Snapshots and Movie Recording Time
Image Size (Pixels)Image 
QualityApproximate 
Image File  SizeBuilt-in Memory 
(31.9MB) 
CapacitySD Memory Card (1GB)  Capacity
RAW+
(6M: 2816
x2112)*1Fine 13.34 MB 2 shots 72 shots
Normal 11.75 MB 2 shots 82 shots
Economy 11.16 MB 2 shots 86 shots
6M
(2816
x2112) Fine 3.48 MB 9 shots 277 shots
Normal 1.89 MB 17 shots 511 shots
Economy 1.3 MB 25 shots 743 shots
3:2
(2816
x1872) Fine 3.02 MB 10 shots 320 shots
Normal 1.66 MB 19 shots 582 shots
Economy 1.14 MB 28 shots 848 shots
16:9
(2816
x1584) Fine 2.78 MB 11 shots 347 shots
Normal 1.54 MB 21 shots 628 shots
Economy 1.02 MB 31 shots 948 shots
4M
(2304
x1728) Fine 2.5 MB 13 shots 386 shots
Normal 1.4 MB 23 shots 690 shots
Economy 900 KB 36 shots 1074 shots
3M
(2048
x1536) Fine 2.0 MB 16 shots 483 shots
Normal 1.15 MB 28 shots 841 shots
Economy 720 KB 45 shots 1343 shots
2M
(1600
x1200) Fine 1.26 MB 25 shots 767 shots
Normal 790 KB 41 shots 1224 shots
Economy 470 KB 69 shots 2057 shots
VGA
(640
x480) Fine 330 KB 98 shots 2930 shots
Normal 190 KB 171 shots 5090 shots
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Movies
Movie ModeImage Quality 
(Pixels) / (Audio)Maximum  File SizeBuilt-in Memory 
(31.9MB) CapacitySD Memory Card  (1GB) Capacity
HD FHD
1920
x1080 (Stereo)
Maximum 
Movie Size:  4GB 18 seconds
9 minutes
11 seconds
HD
1280
x720 (Stereo) 31 seconds15 minutes
48 seconds
HS 1200 fps
336
x96 (No audio)
14 seconds
7 minutes
18 seconds
600 fps
432
x192 (No audio) 14 seconds7 minutes
19 seconds
300 fps
512
x384 (No audio) 14 seconds7 minutes
19 seconds
30-300 fps
512
x384 (No audio) 2 minutes
27 seconds*2
 1 hour
13 minutes
16 seconds
*2
STD Fixed
640x480 (Stereo) 1 minute
30 seconds 44 minutes
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• The number of image values are approximate and are provided for reference only. The actual number of images you may be able to record may be less than that indicated on 
the monitor screen.
• Image files sizes are approximate and are provided for reference only. Actual image file  sizes vary depending on subject type.
• The above values are based on use of a Panasonic PRO HIGH SPEED SD memory  card. The number of images you can save depends on the type of memory card you are 
using.
• When using a memory card with a different capacity, calculate the number of images as a  percentage of 1GB.
• The time it takes to play back a high-speed movie will be different from the time it takes to 
record it. If you record a 300 fps high-speed movie for 10 seconds, for example, it will 
take 100 seconds to play it back.
• The following are the maximum file sizes when shooting with “Prerecord (Movie)”  at a 
high speed of 600 fps or 1200 fps.
600 fps : 2 GB
1200 fps : 1GB
*1RAW+ is the total file size of the RAW file and 6M (2816x2112) JPEG file. The image 
quality setting applies to the JPEG file only. 
*2Recordable time when the entire movie is recorded at 30 fps. Recording time is shorter 
if the 30 fps frame rate is switched to 300 fps during recording.
*3Shooting with “For YouTube” is not possible while “ HD” is selected as the movie mode 
or while “1200 fps” is selected for high-speed movie.
Movie  ModeImage Quality 
(Pixels) / (Audio)Maximum  File SizeBuilt-in 
Memory 
(31.9MB) 
CapacitySD Memory Card (Maximum 
recording time  per recording)
YouTube 
Capture 
Mode
*3
YouTube (HS600)
432x192 (No audio) Maximum 
Movie Size:  100MB 
(or 10 minutes) 14 seconds 30 seconds
YouTube (HS300)
512
x384 (No audio) 14 seconds 45 seconds
YouTube (HS30-300)
512
x384 (No audio) 2 minutes
27 seconds*27 minutes
41 seconds*2
YouTube (STD)
640x480 (Stereo) 1 minute
30 seconds 4 minutes
41 seconds
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Specifications
Product TypeDigital Camera
Model EX-F1
File Format Snapshots: RAW (DNG), JPEG (Exif Version 2.2); DCF 1.0 
standard; DPOF compliant
* DNG file format is one type of RAW image file, and it is 
recommended by Adobe Systems for use as a standard 
image file format.
Movies: MOV format, H.264/AVC standard, IMA-ADPCM  (Stereo)
Recording Media Built-in Memory (Image Storage Area: 31.9MB)
SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus
Recorded Image Sizes Snapshot: RAW, 6M (2816
x2112), 3:2 (2816x1872), 
16:9 (2816x1584), 4M (2304x1728), 
3M (2048x1536), 2M (1600x1200), 
VGA (640x480)
Movies: FHD (1920x1080 60 fields/s), HD (1280x72030fps), 
HS1200 (336x96 1200 fps), 
HS600 (432x192 600 fps), HS300 (512x384 300 fps), 
HS30-300 (512x384 30 fps/300 fps switchable), 
STD (640x48030fps)
Delete 1 file; all files
CS group, Individual images within a CS group
(with memory protection feature)
Effective Pixels  6.0 Megapixels
Imaging Element Size: 1/1.8-inch square pixel high-speed CMOS
Total Pixels: 6.6 Megapixels
Lens/Focal Distance
(Snapshot) F2.7 (W) to 4.6 (T) f= 7.3 to 87.6 mm
(equivalent to 36 to 432 mm in 35 mm format)
12 lenses in 9 groups, including aspherical lens.
Zoom 12X optical zoom, 4X digital zoom (48X in combination with 
optical zoom)
52.1X maximum HD Zoom (in combination with optical zoom, 
VGA size)
Focusing Contrast Detection Auto Focus
• Focus Modes:
Auto Focus, Macro Focus, Infinity Mode, Manual Focus
•AF Area: Spot, Free, Tracking; with AF assist lamp
Approximate Focus 
Range (Snapshot)
(From Lens Surface) Auto Focus: 40 cm to 
9
 (1.3 to  9
) (Wide Angle)
Macro Focus: 5 cm to 50 cm (2.0 to 19.7) (Wide Angle)
Infinity:  9
Manual Focus: 5 cm to  9
 (2.0 to  9
) (Wide Angle)
* Range is affected by optical zoom.
Metering Multi-pattern, center weighted, and spot by imaging element