Casio Exilim EX FH20 User Manual

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.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...

142Appendix
.Alkaline Batteries
• Should liquid from an alkaline battery ever get into your eyes, take the following 
steps.
1. Immediately rinse your eyes with clean water. Do not rub!
2. See a physician as soon as possible.
Failure to clean alkaline battery fluid from the eyes creates the risk of loss of sight.
.Rechargeable Batteries
• Should you ever notice any of the following conditions while using, charging, or 
storing batteries, immediately remove them from the camera, and keep them away 
from...

143Appendix
.Battery Life
• The battery lives noted in the User’s Guide are approximate values until power 
fails, based on use of batteries of recommended brands at temperature 23°C 
(73°F), and do not guarantee you will be able to achieve operation for the life 
noted. Actual battery life is greatly affected by the battery brand, battery production 
date, and ambient temperature.
• Leaving the camera on can run down batteries and cause the low battery warning 
to appear. Turn off the camera whenever...

144Appendix
.Condensation
Sudden and extreme temperature changes, such as when the camera is moved from 
the outdoors on a cold winter day into a warm room, can cause water droplets called 
“condensation” to form on the interior and the exterior of the camera, which creates 
the risk of malfunction. To prevent condensation from forming seal the camera in a 
plastic bag before changing locations. Then leave the bag sealed to allow the air 
inside to naturally change to the same temperature as the air in...

145Appendix
.Copyrights
Except for your own personal enjoyment, unauthorized use of use of snapshots or 
movies of images whose rights belong to others, without the permission of the right 
holder, is forbidden by copyright laws. In some cases, shooting of public 
performances, shows, exhibitions, etc. may be restricted entirely, even if it is for your 
own personal enjoyment. Regardless of whether such files are purchased by you or 
obtained for free, posting them on a website, a file sharing site, or...

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Any and all unauthorized commercial copying, distribution, and copying of the 
bundled software over a network are prohibited.
This product contains PrKERNELv4 Real-time OS of eSOL 
Co., Ltd. Copyright
© 2007 eSOL Co., Ltd.
PrKERNELv4 is a registered trademark of eSOL Co., Ltd. in 
Japan.
This product’s YouTube upload functionality is included under license from YouTube, 
LLC. The presence of YouTube upload functionality in this product is not an 
endorsement or recommendation of the product...

147Appendix
.Storage Precautions
• Always remove the batteries from the camera when you are not using it. Leaving 
batteries in the camera can cause it to discharge and go dead, which will lead to 
malfunction of the camera.
• Remove batteries from the camera if you do not plan to use it for about two weeks 
or more.
• Store batteries in a cool, dry place (20°C (68°F) or lower).
.Battery Handling Precautions
Misuse of batteries can cause them to leak or explode, which damages and corrodes 
the area...

148Appendix
.Alkaline Battery Life
The actual life of alkaline batteries is affected by a variety of factors, including the 
battery manufacturer, the amount of time the batteries spend in storage before you 
use them, temperature while you are recording, and photographic conditions. As a 
rule, we recommend the use of rechargeable Ni-MH batteries, which have longer 
lives than alkaline batteries.
• When using alkaline batteries, use of the camera in cold temperatures can shorten 
the life of the...

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.Using Rechargeable Batteries
In the case of rechargeable batteries, use of one of the rechargeable Ni-MH (nickel 
metal hydride) batteries (HR6) listed below is recommended.
• SANYO eneloop (SANYO Electric Co., Ltd.)
• DURACELL RECHARGEABLE (DURACELL, div of P&G Inc.)
• ENERGIZER RECHARGEABLE (Energizer Holdings, Inc.)
IMPORTANT!
• Never mix four batteries of different brands, ages, or charge levels. Doing so 
creates the risk of shortened battery life and can even damage the camera.
•...

150Appendix
You need to purchase the optionally available AC adaptor (AD-C100) in order to be 
able to power the camera using a household power supply.
1.Connect the power cord to the AC adaptor.
2.Open the camera’s terminal cover and connect the AC adaptor to the 
terminal marked [ ].
3.Plug the power cord into a power outlet.
.Using Power in Other Countries
• The AC adaptor is designed for operation with any power supply in the range of 
100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Note, however, that the shape of the...