Casio Exilim EX FH20 User Manual

11Quick Start Basics
Be sure to attach the lens cap and strap to the camera before using it.
.Attaching the Lens Cap
Always keep the lens cap on the 
lens whenever you are not using 
the camera. Always leave the lens 
cap on the lens when the camera is 
turned off and the lens is retracted.
• Attach the lens cap holder to the 
strap or the strap ring. This 
protects against accidental loss 
of the lens cap.
• Never turn on camera power with 
the lens cap affixed to the lens.
.Attaching the strap
• Attach...

12Quick Start Basics
Use one of the following battery types.• Four AA-size alkaline batteries: LR6 Recommended
– Panasonic LR6 (Panasonic Corporation)
– DURACELL ULTRA (MX1500) (DURACELL,div of P&G Inc.)
• Four AA-size rechargeable Ni-MH (nic kel-metal hydride) batteries: HR6
Recommended
– SANYO eneloop (SANYO  Electric Co.,Ltd.)
– DURACELL RECHARGEABLE (DURACELL,div of P&G Inc.)
– ENERGIZER RECHARGEABLE (Energizer Holdings,Inc.)
*Proper operation cannot be guaranteed if you use any other type of...

13Quick Start Basics
3.Close the battery cover.
• For information about how to replace the batteries, 
see page 146.
IMPORTANT!
• Before using the camera, you must specify the type of battery type (alkaline, 
Ni-MH) you are using. Specifying the wrong battery type setting will shorten the life 
of the batteries you are using. Make sure you specify the battery type setting 
correctly (page 15) whenever you change from one battery type to another.
About rechargeable batteries
Use only the rechargeable...

14Quick Start Basics
Checking Remaining Battery Power
As battery power is consumed, a battery indicator on the monitor screen indicates 
remaining power as shown below.
The flash will take longer than normal to charge if it is being used when the battery 
level indicator is showing   or   while “Alkaline” is selected for the “Battery 
Type” setting (page 15).
 indicates that the flash is disabled. Replace batteries as soon as possible.
• The level shown by the battery indicator may change when you switch...

15Quick Start Basics
Your camera is designed to optimize its operation in accordance with the type of 
batteries you are using to power it. Specifying the wrong battery type, can cause 
power to turn off without retracting the lens and incorrect indication of remaining 
battery power. Proper operation of the camera is not guaranteed when the wrong 
battery type is specified.
1.Press [ON/OFF] to turn on the camera.
2.Press [MENU].
3.Use [4] and [6] to select the “Set Up” tab.
4.Use [8] and [2] to select...

16Quick Start Basics
2.Use [8], [2], [4], and [6] to select the language you want and then 
press [SET].
3.Use [8], [2], [4], and [6] to select the area 
where you will be using the camera and then 
press [SET].
The selected area is highlighted in red.
4.Use [8] and [2] to select the city where you will 
be using the camera and then press [SET].
5.Use [8] and [2] to select the summer time (DST) setting you want and 
then press [SET].
6.Use [8] and [2] to select a date style and then press [SET].
Example:...

17Quick Start Basics
Though the camera has built-in memory that can be used to store images and 
movies, you probably will want to purchase a commercially available memory card for 
greater capacity. The camera does not come with a memory card. Images recorded 
while a memory card is loaded are saved to the memory card. When no memory card 
is loaded, images are saved to built-in memory.
• For information about memory card capacities, see page 168.
– SD Memory Card
– SDHC Memory Card
– MMC...

18Quick Start Basics
2.Load a memory card.
Positioning the memory card so 
its back is facing in the same 
direction as the monitor screen 
side of the camera, slide it into 
the card slot as far as it will go, 
until you hear it click securely 
into place.
3.Close the memory card slot cover.
Pressing the memory card slot cover against the camera, 
slide it closed.
• For information about how to replace the memory card, 
see page 151.
IMPORTANT!
• Never insert anything besides a supported memory card...

19Quick Start Basics
To enter the REC mode, press [ON/OFF] 
(Power) or [r] (REC). To enter the PLAY 
mode, press [p] (PLAY).
The back lamp will light (green) momentarily and 
the camera will turn on. If you are entering the 
REC mode, the lens will extend from the camera 
at this time.
•Pressing [p] (PLAY) while in the REC mode 
switches to the PLAY mode.
• The Sleep function or Auto Power Off (pages 
131, 131) will turn off power automatically if 
you do not perform any operation for a preset 
amount of...

20Quick Start Basics
1.Remove the lens cap and then press [r] (REC) to turn on the camera.
2.Set the mode dial to t (Single Shot).
3.Press [8] .
4.Use [8] and [2] to select the top option in the 
control panel (Exposure mode).
5.Use [4] and [6] to select t (Auto) and then 
press [SET].
• You can use either monitor screen or viewfinder to 
compose the image. Each press of the 
[EVF/LCD] button cycles through the available 
monitor screen and viewfinder on/off settings (page 
136). If the image in the...