Casio EX FH20 User Manual

							131Other 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 min, 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
– While the AC adaptor is being used for power
Configuring Sleep State Settings (Sleep)
Configuring Auto Power Settings (Auto Power Off) 
						

							132Other 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 “Disable” 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 OnCamera turns on whenever [r] (REC) or [p] (PLAY) is 
pressed.
Power On/OffCamera turns on or off whenever [r] (REC) or [p] (PLAY) 
is pressed.
DisableCamera does not turn on or off whenever [r] (REC) or [p] 
(PLAY) is pressed.
Controlling Monitor Screen Priority (LCD Priority)
OnWith this setting, the viewfinder display turns off and the monitor screen 
turns on, regardless of the monitor screen/viewfinder setting selected 
using the [EVF/LCD] button (page 136), during playback, menu display, 
and BEST SHOT scene selection.
OffWith this setting, the monitor screen/viewfinder operation (page 136) is 
always in accordance with the setting selection with the [EVF/LCD] button. 
						

							133Other 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 unless 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 only when the aspect ratio setting is 16:9.
Configuring USB Protocol Settings (USB)
Mass StorageSelect this setting when connecting to a computer (pages 113, 
119). 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 connecting to a printer that supports 
PictBridge (page 106). This setting simplifies the transfer of image 
data to the connected device.
Selecting the Screen Aspect Ratio and Video Output System 
(Video Out)
NTSCVideo 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 
						

							134Other Settings (Set Up)
Procedure
[MENU] * Set Up Tab * Battery Type
See page 15 for details.
Procedure
[MENU] * Set Up Tab * Startup
Display the image you want to use as your startup image and then select “On”.
• The startup image does not appear when you turn on the camera by pressing [p] 
(PLAY).
• You can specify a snapshot you recorded as the startup image, or you can use the 
special startup image provided in the camera’s built-in memory.
• Formatting built-in memory (page 135) will delete the current startup image setting.
• You can select the first snapshot of a CS group as the startup image. If you want to 
select another image within a CS group, you need to first divide up the CS group or 
use the frame select feature to make a copy of the image outside of the CS group.
Specifying the Battery Type (Battery Type)
Configuring a Startup Image (Startup) 
						

							135Other Settings (Set Up)
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 contents 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 will delete the following data.
– Protected images
– BEST SHOT user setups
– Startup screen
• Formatting a memory card will delete the following data.
– Protected images
• Check the battery level before starting a format operation and make sure it is not 
too low. 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 formatting is in progress. Doing so can cause 
the camera to stop operating normally.
Procedure
[MENU] * Set Up Tab * Reset
See page 159 for details about the camera’s factory default settings.
Formatting Built-in Memory or a Memory Card (Format)
Resetting the Camera to Factory Defaults (Reset) 
						

							136Configuring Monitor Screen Settings
Configuring Monitor Screen Settings
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Each press of [DISP] will cycle through display settings that display or hide on-screen 
information and the control panel. You can configure separate settings for the REC 
mode and PLAY mode.
• The control panel is not displayed and display information settings cannot be 
changed during 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.
Turning Display Information On and Off (Info)
Information on, 
control panel onDisplays setting information and the control panel.
Information on, 
control panel on, 
histogram onDisplays setting information and the 
control panel, and a histogram (page 137) 
on the left side of the display.
Information off, 
control panel offHides setting information and the control panel.
Selecting Monitor Screen and Viewfinder Settings
Histogram
[EVF/LCD]
Viewfinder
Monitor screen 
						

							137Configuring 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 necessarily 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 compensation, 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 the 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 
						

							138Configuring 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 the graph is as close to the center as 
possible. For snapshots, you can even display 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.  
						

							139Appendix
Appendix
.Avoid Use While In Motion
• Never use the camera to record or play back images while operating an automobile 
or other vehicle, or while walking. Looking 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 bright light through the cameras viewfinder. 
Doing so can damage your eyesight.
.Flash
• Never use the flash unit in areas where flammable or explosive gas may be 
present. Such conditions create the 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 vision 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 cracked, never touch any of the liquid inside 
the panel. Doing so creates the risk of skin inflammation.
• Should display panel liquid ever get into your mouth, immediately rinse your mouth 
out and contact your physician.
• Should display panel liquid ever get into your eyes or onto your skin, immediately 
rinse with clean water for at least 15 minutes and contact your physician.
.Connections
• Never plug any devices that are not specified for use with this camera into 
connectors. Connecting a non-specified 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 
						

							140Appendix
.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 batteries from the camera, taking care to protect yourself against 
burn injury.
3. Contact your dealer or nearest CASIO authorized service center.
.Water and Foreign Matter
• Water, other liquids, or foreign matter (especially 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 present. 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 batteries from the camera.
3. Contact your dealer or nearest 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 electric shock. Immediately perform the 
following steps whenever any of the above symptoms are present.
1. Turn off the camera.
2. Remove the batteries from the camera.
3. Contact your dealer or nearest 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 personal injury. Be sure to leave all internal 
inspection, maintenance, and repair up to your dealer or nearest CASIO authorized 
service center.