Casio Exilim EX H20G User Manual

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6.Use [8] and [2] to select “Auto” or “Premium Auto” as the auto 
recording mode (page 26) and then press [SET].
• After configuring the auto recording mode setting you want here, you can 
change the current auto recording setting by selecting the “Auto” or “Premium 
Auto” BEST SHOT scene (page 26).
NOTE
• Each country controls its local time offset and the use of summer time, and so they 
are subject to change.
• Removing the battery from the camera too soon after configuring time and date 
settings for the first time can cause the settings to be reset to their factory defaults. 
Do not remove the battery for at least 24 hours after configuring settings. If you make a mistake configuring display language, date, or time settings with the 
above procedure, refer to the following pages for information about how to correct 
the settings.
– Display language: Page 147
– Date and time: Page 146
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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 and 
movies recorded while a memory card is loaded are saved to the memory card. When 
no memory card is loaded, images and movies are saved to built-in memory.
• For information about memory card capacities, see page 179.
– SD Memory Card
– SDHC Memory Card
– SDXC Memory Card
Use one of the above types of memory card.
1.Press [ON/OFF] (Power) to turn off the 
camera and then open the battery 
cover.
Slide the battery cover slider towards OPEN 
and then open it as indicated by the arrows 
in the illustration.
2.Load a memory card.
Positioning the memory card so its front 
is facing upwards (towards the monitor 
screen side of the camera), slide it into 
the card slot all the way in until you 
hear it click securely into place.
3.Close the battery cover.
Close the battery cover and then shift the 
slider towards LOCK.
• For information about how to replace the 
memory card, see page 163.
Preparing a Memory Card
Supported Memory Cards
To load a memory card
1
2
Front Back Front
2
1
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IMPORTANT!
• Never insert anything besides a supported memory card (page 22) into the memory 
card slot.
• Should water or any foreign object ever get into the card slot, immediately turn off 
the camera, remove the battery, and contact your retailer or nearest CASIO 
authorized service center.
You need to format a new memory card before using it for the first time.
1.Turn on the camera and press [MENU].
2.Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Format” and then press [6].
3.Use [8] and [2] to select “Format” and then press [SET].
IMPORTANT!
• Formatting a memory card that already has snapshots or other files on it, will delete 
its contents. Normally you do not need to format a memory card again. However, if 
storing to a card has slowed down or if you notice any other abnormality, re-format 
the card.
• Be sure to use the camera to format a memory card. Formatting a memory card on 
a computer and then using it in the camera can slow down data processing by the 
camera. In the case of an SD, SDHC, or SDXC memory card, formatting on a 
computer can result in non-conformity with the SD format, causing problems with 
compatibility, operation, etc.
• Before formatting a new Eye-Fi card to use it for the first time, copy the Eye-Fi 
Manager install files to your computer. Do this before formatting the card.
To format (initialize) a new memory card
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• Take care to ensure that nothing is restricting or 
coming into contact with the lens as it extends. 
Holding the lens with your hand so it cannot extend creates the risk of malfunction.
•Pressing [p] (PLAY) while in the REC mode switches to the PLAY mode. The 
lens retracts about 10 seconds after switching modes.
• The Sleep function or Auto Power Off (pages 147, 148) will turn off power 
automatically if you do not perform any operation for a preset amount of time.
Press [ON/OFF] (Power).
• You can configure the camera so power does not turn on when you press [r] 
(REC), [p] (PLAY), or [ý] (MAP). You also can configure the camera to turn off 
when you press [r] (REC) or [p] (PLAY) (page 148).
Turning the Camera On and Off
To turn power on
To turn on 
power and enter 
the REC modePress [ON/OFF] (Power) or [r] 
(REC).
• The back lamp will light green 
momentarily and the lens will extend 
out of the camera (page 26).
To turn on 
power and enter 
the PLAY modePress [p] (PLAY).
• The back lamp will light green 
momentarily and an image currently 
stored in camera memory will 
appear on the monitor screen 
(page 30).
To turn on 
power and enter 
the MAP modePress [ý] (MAP).
• The back lamp will light green 
momentarily, and then the map and 
images will appear on the monitor 
screen (page 99).
To turn off the camera
[ON/OFF] (Power)
Back lamp
[p] (PLAY) [r] (REC) [ý] (MAP)
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Your images will not come out clearly if you move the camera when you press the 
shutter button. When pressing the shutter button, be sure to hold the camera as 
shown in the illustration below, and keep it still by pressing your arms firmly against 
your sides as you shoot.
Holding the camera still, carefully press the shutter button and take care to avoid all 
movement as the shutter releases and for a few moments after it releases. This is 
especially important when available lighting is low, which slows down the shutter 
speed.
NOTE
• Hold the camera securely in your left hand, with 
your fingers around the grip on the right front of the 
camera.
• Take care that your fingers and the strap do not 
cover any of the areas indicated in the illustration.
• To protect against accidentally dropping the 
camera, attach the wrist strap and make sure it is 
around your fingers or wrist while you are operating 
the camera.
• Never swing the camera around by its strap.
• The supplied strap is intended for use with this 
camera only. Never use it for any other purpose.
IMPORTANT!
• Take care to ensure that your fingers are not blocking or 
are not too close to the flash. Fingers can cause unwanted 
shadows when using the flash.
Holding the Camera Correctly
Horizontal Vertical
Hold the camera so the flash is 
above the lens.
Flash
Front lamp
LensMicrophone
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You can select one of two auto recording modes (Auto or Premium Auto) according to 
your digital imaging needs.
1.Press [r] (REC) to turn on the camera.
The camera will enter the REC mode.
2.Press [BS].
This will display a menu of BEST SHOT scenes (page 52).
3.Use [8], [2], [4], and [6] to select the “Auto” or “Premium Auto” 
BEST SHOT scene and then press [SET].
This will set the Auto Recording Mode.
To shoot a snapshot
Selecting an Auto Recording Mode
 AutoThis is the standard Auto recording mode.
• It provides faster operation than Premium Auto recording.
 Premium AutoWith Premium Auto recording, the camera automatically 
determines whether you are shooting a subject or scenery, 
and other conditions. Premium Auto recording delivers higher 
image quality than standard Auto recording.
• Premium Auto recording takes longer to process image data 
after it is shot than Auto recording.
• It also requires more power (and runs down the battery 
quicker) than Auto.
R
Ÿ
Auto recording mode icon
Remaining Snapshot Memory 
Capacity (page 179)
Monitor screen
Shutter button
[r] (REC)
[
BS]
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1.Point the camera at the subject.
If you are using Premium Auto, text will appear in the 
lower right corner of the monitor screen describing the 
type of shot the camera has detected.
• You can zoom the image, if you want.
• When you select “On” for the “GPS” setting (page 92), candidates for the place 
name of the current location that will be registered to the image based on the 
latitude and longitude measured by the Hybrid-GPS will appear on the monitor 
screen. At this time you can register the name of the location where you are 
shooting to the image. For details, see “Inserting the Place Name into Image 
Data (Insert Place)” (page 94).
To shoot a snapshot
2.Half-press the shutter button to 
focus the image.
When focus is complete, the camera 
will beep, the back lamp will light green, 
and the focus frame will turn green.
When you half-press the shutter button, the 
camera automatically adjusts exposure and 
focuses on the subject it is currently pointed at. 
Mastering how much pressure is required for a 
half-press and a full-press of the shutter button 
is an important technique for good-looking 
images.
• The focus frame in the screen shots included 
in this manual is shown at ß. Note that you 
can change the form of the focus frame, if 
you want (page 62).
Appears when the 
camera detects it is 
stationary on a tripod.
w Wide Anglez TelephotoZoom controller
Focus frame
Back lamp
Half-press
Press lightly 
until the 
button stops.
Beep, beep (Image is in focus.)
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3.Continuing to keep the camera still, press the shutter button the rest of 
the way down.
This records the snapshot.
.If the image does not focus...
If the focus frame stays red and the back lamp is flashing green, it means that the 
image is not in focus (because the subject is too close, etc.). Re-point the camera at 
the subject and try to focus again.
.Shooting with Auto
If the subject is not in the center of the frame...
“Focus lock” (page 41) is the name of a technique you can use when you want to 
shoot an image in which the subject to be focused on is not within the focus frame in 
the center of the screen.
To track the movement of a moving subject
Half-press the shutter button to follow and focus automatically on a moving subject. 
See “Ë Tracking” (page 41) for more information.
Recording a Movie
Press [0] (Movie) to start 
movie recording. Press 
[0] (Movie) again to stop 
movie recording. See 
page 50 for details.Full-press
Snap (Image is recorded.)
[0] (Movie)
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.Shooting with Premium Auto
• In addition to shutter speed, aperture, and ISO sensitivity, the camera 
automatically executes the following operation as required when shooting with 
Premium Auto.
– Auto Focus is normally performed until you half-press the shutter button.
– Intelligent AF (Page 41)
– Face Detection (Page 45)
– Make-up/Landscape (Pages 67, 68)
• Shooting with Premium Auto can cause vibration and noise to occur due to lens 
operation. This does not indicate malfunction.
• When Shooting with Premium Auto, the message “Processing Premium Auto. 
Please wait...” may appear on the monitor screen. If you feel the camera is taking 
too long to process data, try shooting with standard Auto instead.
• In some cases, Premium Auto may not be able to interpret the shooting 
environment correctly. If this happens, shoot with standard Auto.
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Use the following procedure to view snapshots on the camera’s monitor screen.
• For information about how to play back movies, see page 73.
1.Press [p] (PLAY) to enter the 
PLAY mode.
• This will display one of the snapshots 
currently stored in memory.
• Information about the displayed 
snapshot also is included (page 179).
• You also can clear the information to 
view only the snapshot (page 152).
• You can zoom in on the image by 
sliding the zoom controller towards z (page 75). If you are recording a 
snapshot that is very important to you, it is recommended that you zoom the 
image and check its details after recording it.
2.Use [4] and [6] to scroll between images.
• Holding down either button scrolls at high speed.
NOTE
• Half-pressing the shutter button while in the PLAY mode or while a menu screen is 
displayed will switch directly to the REC mode.
Viewing Snapshots
[p] (PLAY)
[6]
[6]
[4]
[4]
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