Casio Ex S10 Users Guide

131Other 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....

132Other 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.
– Pre-recorded face...

133Configuring Monitor Screen Settings
Configuring Monitor Screen Settings
You can turn display information on and off by pressing [8] (DISP). You can 
configure separate settings for the REC mode and PLAY mode.
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.
• You can use key customization (page 64) to configure 
the [4] and [6]...

134Configuring 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...

135Appendix
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...

136Appendix
.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 nearest CASIO authorized service center.
.Water and...

137Appendix
.Locations To Be Avoided
• Never leave the camera in any of the following types of locations. Doing so creates 
the risk of fire and electric shock.
– Areas subject to large amounts of humidity or dust
– Food preparation areas or other locations where oil smoke is present
– Near heaters, on a heated carpet, in areas exposed to direct sunlight, in a closed 
vehicle parked in the sun, or other areas subject to very high temperatures
• Never place the camera on an unstable surface, on a high...

138Appendix
• Should you ever notice leakage, strange odor, heat generation, discoloration, 
deformation, or any other abnormal condition while using, charging, or storing a 
battery, immediately remove it from the camera or charger unit and keep it away 
from open flame.
• Do not use or leave the battery under direct sunlight, in an automobile parked in the 
sun, or in any other area subject to high temperatures. Doing so can damage the 
battery, and cause deterioration of its performance and loss of...

139Appendix
.Power Supply
• Use only the special rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-60) to power this camera. 
Use of any other type of battery is not supported.
• The camera does not have a separate battery for the clock. The date and time 
settings of the camera are cleared about two days after power is cut off from the 
battery. If this happens, be sure to reconfigure these settings after power is 
restored (page 128).
.Data Error Precautions
Your digital camera is manufactured using precision...

140Appendix
.Lens
• Never apply too much force when cleaning the surface of the lens. Doing so can 
scratch the lens surface and cause malfunction.
• You may sometimes notice some distortion in certain types of images, such as a 
slight bend in lines that should be straight. This is due to the characteristics of 
lenses, and does not indicate malfunction of the camera.
.Caring for your camera
• Never touch the lens or flash window with your fingers. Finger smudges, dirt, and 
other foreign matter on the...