Casio Exilim EX G1 User Manual

31Quick Start Basics
This camera is designed to be shock resistant, waterproof, and dustproof as 
described below.
0Shock resistant:
This camera has passed drop testing from a height of 2.13 meters/7 feet* onto a 
plywood (lauan material)*
1.*Based on CASIO test equivalent to MIL-Standard 810F Method 516.5-Shock. 
(6 faces, 8 corners, 12 edges: Total of 26 drops.)
0Waterproof: 
Corresponds to IEC/JIS Protection Class 8 (IPX8)*2 and Protection Class 6 (IPX6) 
equivalent waterproofing that allows immersion...

32Quick Start Basics
• This camera will sink if dropped underwater. Use the strap or some other means to 
avoid dropping.
• The waterproofing of this camera protects it against salt water and fresh water only. 
Protection is not provided against hot spring water.
• Never leave the camera for long periods in a location subjected to very low 
temperatures or very high temperatures in excess of 40
°C. In particular, avoid 
leaving the camera in areas exposed to strong direct sunlight, in a motor vehicle on...

33Quick Start Basics
.Cleaning Your Camera after Use
Perform the following steps to clean the camera after using it under water or after it 
becomes soiled with sand, dirt, or mud. Note that the battery cover and memory card/
terminal cover must be closed securely when performing these steps.
1.Immerse the camera in fresh water.
• Fill a bucket or other container with tap water or other fresh 
water, and immerse the camera for about 10 minutes. 
Gently wipe dust, dirt, sand, and other matter from the...

34Quick Start Basics
.Other Precautions
• The accessories that come with the camera (battery, etc.) are not waterproof.
• Subjecting the camera to extreme impact can cause loss of waterproofing.
• Moisture on the camera can freeze in very cold environments. Ice left on the 
camera can lead to malfunction. Do not allow moisture to remain on the camera 
under cold conditions.
• Should water ever leak into the camera and cause malfunction due to improper 
use, CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. will not be held...

35Snapshot Tutorial
Snapshot Tutorial
The Control Panel can be used to configure camera settings.
1.In the REC mode, press [SET].
This will select one of the Control Panel icons and display its settings.
2.Use [8] and [2] to select the setting you want to change.
*Snapshot image quality cannot be changed using the Control Panel.
3.Use [4] and [6] to change the setting.
4.If you want to configure another setting, repeat steps 2 and 3.
5.After all of the settings are the way you want, press [SET].
This...

36Snapshot Tutorial
You can use the following procedure to specify the eight items you want on the 
Control Panel.
1.While the Control Panel is displayed, press 
[MENU].
• This will display a menu of Control Panel items, with 
the items currently selected for display shown in 
green.
2.Use [8], [2], [4], and [6] to select an item you 
want on the Control Panel and then press [SET].
This will cause the lamp next to the item to light.
3.Repeat the above step to select eight items for the Control Panel....

37Snapshot Tutorial
.About image sizes
The size of an image indicates how many pixels it contains, and is expressed as 
horizontal pixelsxvertical pixels.
Image Size Selection Tips
Note that larger images have more pixels, so they take up more memory space.
• For information about image size, image quality, and number of images that can be 
stored, see page 173.
• For information about movie image size, see page 39.
• For information about resizing existing snapshots, see page 106. 8M (3264
x2448) size...

38Snapshot Tutorial
.To select the snapshot image size
1.In the REC mode, press [SET].
2.Use [8] and [2] to select the top Control Panel option (Snapshot 
Image Size).
3.Use [4] and [6] to select an image size and then press [SET].
• The initial factory default image size setting is “12M”.
• Selecting “3:2” records images with an aspect ratio of 3:2, which matches the 
standard aspect ratio of print paper.
• The letters “HDTV” stand for “High Definition Television”. An HDTV screen has an 
aspect ratio of...

39Snapshot Tutorial
.Specifying Movie Image Quality
Movie image quality is a standard that determines the detail, smoothness, and clarity 
of a movie during playback. Shooting with the high-quality (WIDE) setting will result in 
better image quality, but it also shortens the amount of time you can shoot.
1.In the REC mode, press [SET].
2.Use [8] and [2] to select the second Control Panel option from the top 
(Movie Image Quality).
3.Use [4] and [6] to select the setting you want and then press [SET].
•...

40Snapshot Tutorial
1.In the REC mode, press [2] ( ) once.
2.Use [4] and [6] to select the flash 
setting you want and then press [SET].
3.Press the shutter button to shoot.
• For information about Flash Range, see page 176.
Using Flash (Flash)
 Auto FlashFlash fires automatically in accordance with exposure 
(amount of light and brightness) conditions.
 Flash OffFlash does not fire.
 Flash OnFlash always fires. This setting can be used to brighten a 
subject that normally comes out dark due to daylight...