Casio Exilim Ex H20g Users Guide

							151Other 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
– BEST SHOT user setups
– Startup screen
– Location information (latitude, longitude, camera aiming direction) obtained 
when shooting images
– Positioning log data stored in camera memory
• Formatting a memory card will delete the following data.
– Protected images
• Make sure the camera’s battery is sufficiently charged before starting a formatting 
operation. Formatting may not be performed correctly and the camera may stop 
operating normally if the camera powers down while formatting is in progress.
• Never open the battery cover while formatting is in progress. Doing so can cause 
the camera to stop operating normally.
Procedure
[MENU] * Set Up Tab * Reset
See page 167 for details about the camera’s factory default settings.
The settings below are not reset.
World Time settings, clock settings, date style, screen language, video output
Formatting Built-in Memory or a Memory Card (Format)
Resetting the Camera to Factory Defaults (Reset)
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							152Configuring Monitor Screen Settings
Configuring Monitor Screen Settings
You can turn display information on and off by pressing [8] (DISP). You can 
configure separate settings for the REC mode and PLAY mode.
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 to achieve 
an optimum histogram configuration.
• Use of the flash and certain shooting conditions can cause the histogram to 
indicate exposure that is different from the actual exposure of the image when it is 
shot.
Information display onDisplays information about image settings, etc.
Information display + 
Histogram onTurns on display of camera setting and 
other indicators, along with a histogram 
(page 153).
Information display offNo information displayed
Using the On-screen Histogram to Check Exposure
Histogram
Histogram
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							153Configuring 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 display individual histograms for R (red), G 
(green), and B (blue).
Example Histograms
How to Use the Histogram
A histogram towards the left side results when the 
overall image is dark. A histogram that is too far to 
the left may result in “black out” of the dark areas 
of an image. 
A histogram towards the right side results when 
the overall image is light. A histogram that is too 
far to the right may result in “white out” of the light 
areas of an image. 
An overall well-balanced histogram results when 
the overall image is at optimal lightness. 
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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 conditions create the risk of fire and explosion.
• Never fire the flash in the direction of a person operating a motor vehicle. Doing so 
can interfere with the driver’s vision and creates the risk of accident.
• Never fire the flash too close to the eyes of the subject. Doing so creates the risk of 
loss of eyesight.
.Monitor Screen
• Should the monitor screen ever become cracked, never touch any of the liquid 
inside the monitor screen. Doing so creates the risk of skin inflammation.
• Should monitor screen liquid ever get into your mouth, immediately rinse your 
mouth out and contact your physician.
• Should monitor screen liquid ever get into your eyes or onto your skin, immediately 
rinse with clean water for at least 15 minutes and contact your physician.
.Connections
• Never plug any devices that are not specified for use with this camera into 
connectors. Connecting a non-specified device creates the risk of fire and electric 
shock.
.Transport
• Never operate the camera inside of an aircraft or anywhere else where operation of 
such devices is restricted. Improper use creates the risk of serious accident.
Precautions during Use
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.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 battery from the camera, taking care to protect yourself against burn 
injury.
3. Contact your dealer or nearest CASIO authorized service center.
.Water and Foreign Matter
• Water, other liquids, or foreign matter (especially metal) getting inside the camera 
creates the risk of fire and electric shock. Immediately perform the following steps 
whenever any of the above symptoms are present. Particular care is required when 
using the camera where it is raining or snowing, near the ocean or other body of 
water, or in a bathroom.
1. Turn off the camera.
2. Remove the battery from the camera.
3. Contact your dealer or nearest CASIO authorized service center.
.Dropping and Rough Treatment
• Continued use of the camera after it is damaged by dropping or other rough 
treatment 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 battery from the camera.
3. Contact your dealer or nearest CASIO authorized service center.
.Keep Away From Fire
• Never expose the camera to fire, which can cause it to explode and creates the risk 
of fire and electric shock.
.Disassembly and Modification
• Never try to take the camera apart or modify it in any way. Doing so creates the risk 
of electric shock, burn injury, and other personal injury. Be sure to leave all internal 
inspection, maintenance, and repair up to your dealer or nearest CASIO authorized 
service center.
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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 shelf, etc. Doing so can 
cause the camera to fall, creating the risk of personal injury.
.Backing Up Important Data
• Always keep backup copies of important data in camera memory by transferring it 
to a computer or other storage device. Note that data can be deleted in the case of 
camera malfunction, repair, etc.
.Memory Protection
• Whenever replacing the battery, be sure to follow the correct procedure as 
described in the documentation that comes with the camera. Incorrectly replacing 
the battery can result in corruption or loss of data in camera memory.
.Rechargeable Battery
• Use only the specified charger unit or the specified device to charge the battery. 
Attempting to charge the battery by an unauthorized means creates the risk of 
battery overheating, fire, and explosion.
• Do not expose or immerse the battery in fresh water or salt water. Doing so can 
damage the battery, and cause deterioration of its performance and loss of service 
life.
• The battery is intended for use with a CASIO Digital Camera only. Use with any 
other device creates the risk of the battery damage, or deterioration of battery 
performance and service life.
• Failure to observe any of the following precautions creates the risk of battery 
overheating, fire, and explosion.
– Never use or leave the battery near open flame.
– Do not expose the battery to heat or fire.
– Make sure the battery is oriented correctly when it is connected to the charger 
unit.
– Never carry or store the battery together with items that can conduct electricity 
(necklaces, pencil lead, etc.).
– Never disassemble the battery, pierce it with a needle, or expose it to strong 
impact (hit it with a hammer, step on it, etc.), and never apply solder to it. Never 
place the battery into a microwave oven, heater, high-pressure generating 
device, etc.
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• Should you ever notice leakage, strange odor, heat generation, discoloration, 
deformation, or any other abnormal condition while using, charging, or storing a 
battery, immediately remove it from the camera or charger unit and keep it away 
from open flame.
• Do not use or leave the battery under direct sunlight, in an automobile parked in the 
sun, or in any other area subject to high temperatures. Doing so can damage the 
battery, and cause deterioration of its performance and loss of service life.
• If battery charging does not end normally within the specified charging time, stop 
charging anyway and contact your local CASIO authorized service center. 
Continued charging creates the risk of battery overheating, fire, and explosion.
• Battery fluid can damage your eyes. Should battery fluid get into your eyes 
accidentally, immediately rinse them with clean tap water and then consult a 
physician.
• Be sure to read the user documentation that comes with the camera and special 
charger unit before using or charging the battery.
• If a battery is to be used by young children, make sure that a responsible adult 
makes them aware of the precautions and proper handling instructions, and make 
sure that they handle the battery correctly.
• Should fluid from a battery accidentally get onto clothing or your skin, immediately 
rinse it off with clean tap water. Prolonged contact with battery fluid can cause skin 
irritation.
.Battery Life
• Battery continuous operation times provided in this manual represent the 
approximate amount of time before the camera turns off due to low battery power 
when being powered by the special battery under normal temperature (23°C 
(73°F)). They do not guarantee that you will be able to achieve the indicated level 
of operation. Actual battery life is greatly affected by ambient temperature, battery 
storage conditions, the amount of time spent in storage, etc.
• Leaving the camera on can run down the battery and cause the low battery 
warning to appear. Turn off the camera whenever you are not using it.
• The low battery warning indicates that the camera is about to turn off due to low 
battery power. Charge the battery as soon as possible. Leaving a low or dead 
battery in the camera can lead to battery leakage and data corruption.
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.Data Error Precautions
Your digital camera is manufactured using precision digital components. Any of the 
following creates the risk of corruption of data in camera memory.
– Removing the battery or memory card while the camera is performing some 
operation
– Removing the battery or memory card while the back lamp is flashing green after 
turning off the camera
– Disconnecting the USB cable while communication is in progress
– Using a battery that is low
– Other abnormal operations
Any of the above conditions can cause an error message to appear on the monitor 
screen (page 176). Perform the action indicated by the message that appears.
.Operating Environment
• Operating Temperature Requirements: 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F)
• Operating Humidity: 10 to 85% (non condensation)
• Do not place the camera in any of the following locations.
– In an area exposed to direct sunlight, or large amounts of moisture, dust, or sand
– Near an air conditioner or in other areas subjected to extreme temperature or 
humidity
– Inside of a motor vehicle on a hot day, or in an area subjected to strong vibration
.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 the new location. 
After that, remove the camera from the bag and open the battery cover for a few 
hours.
.Lens
• Never apply too much force when cleaning the surface of the lens. Doing so can 
scratch the lens surface and cause malfunction.
• You may sometimes notice some distortion in certain types of images, such as a 
slight bend in lines that should be straight. This is due to the characteristics of 
lenses, and does not indicate malfunction of the camera.
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.Caring for your camera
• Never touch the lens or flash window with your fingers. Finger smudges, dirt, and 
other foreign matter on the lens or flash window can interfere with proper operation 
of the camera. Use a blower or other means to keep the lens and flash window free 
of dirt and dust, and wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth.
• To clean the camera, wipe it with a soft, dry cloth.
.Old Rechargeable Battery Handling Precautions
• Insulate the positive and negative terminals with tape, etc.
• Do not peel the covering off of the battery.
• Do not try to take the battery apart.
.Charger Unit Handling Precautions
• The charger unit becomes slightly warm during charging. This is normal and does 
not indicate malfunction.
• Unplug the power cord from the power outlet when you are not using the charger 
unit.
• Never use detergent to clean the power cord (especially the plug).
• Never cover the charger unit with a blanket, etc. Doing so creates the risk of fire.
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0Never plug the power cord into an outlet whose voltage rating is different from 
that marked on the power cord. Doing so creates the risk of fire, malfunction, 
and electric shock.
0Take care to protect the power cord against damage and breaking. Never place 
heavy objects onto the power cord, or expose it to intense heat. Doing so can 
damage the power cord, creating the risk of fire and electric shock.
0Never try to modify the power cord, or subject it to severe bending, twisting, or 
pulling. Doing so creates the risk of fire, malfunction, and electric shock.
0Never plug in or unplug the power cord while your hands are wet. Doing so 
creates the risk of electric shock.
0Do not plug the power cord into an outlet or extension cord that is shared by 
other devices. Doing so creates the risk of fire, malfunction, and electric shock.
0Should the power cord ever become damaged (to the point that internal wires 
are exposed or cut), immediately contact your original retailer or a CASIO 
authorized service center to request repair. Continued use of a damaged power 
cord creates the risk of fire, malfunction, and electric shock.
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.Other Precautions
The camera becomes slightly warm during use. This is normal and does not indicate 
malfunction.
.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 any other Internet 
site, or otherwise distributing them to third parties without the permission of the 
copyright holder is strictly prohibited by copyright laws and international treaties. For 
example, uploading or distributing on the Internet images of TV programs, live 
concerts, music videos, etc. that were photographed or recorded by you may infringe 
upon the rights of others. Note that CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. shall not be held 
liable for use of this product in any way that infringes on the copyrights of others or 
that violates copyright laws.
Note that trademark
™ and registered trademark® are not use within the text of this 
manual.
• SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.
• Microsoft, Windows, Internet Explorer, Windows Media, Windows Vista, 
Windows 7, and DirectX are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft 
Corporation in the United States and other countries.
• Macintosh, Mac OS, QuickTime, and iPhoto are trademarks of Apple Inc.
• Adobe and Reader are trademarks or registered trademarks in the United States 
and other countries of Adobe Systems Incorporated.
• YouTube, the YouTube logo, and “Broadcast Yourself” are trademarks or 
registered trademarks of YouTube, LLC.
• HDMI, the HDMI logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or 
registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC.
• Google, Google Earth and Picasa are trademarks of Google Inc.
• EXILIM, Hybrid-GPS, Photo Transport, Dynamic Photo, and YouTube Uploader for 
CASIO are registered trademarks or trademarks of CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.
• All other company or product names mentioned herein are registered trademarks 
or trademarks of their respective companies. The following terms, which are used in this manual, are registered trademarks or 
trademarks of their respective owners.
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