Casio Exilim 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...

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...

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....

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...

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
–...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...