Casio Exilim Ex Z690 Users Guide

111Other Settings (Set Up)
Procedure
[SET] * 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...

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.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.
.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...

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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...

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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...

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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 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...

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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
– Shooting with a battery that quickly goes low right after it is...

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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,...

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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...

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Any and all unauthorized copying, distribution, and transfer for commercial purposes 
of the software provided by CASIO for this product are prohibited.
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 by YouTube, LLC.
.If the camera’s back lamp starts flashing red...
• Ambient temperature or the temperature of the battery may be either...

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.Precautions during Use
• Operation provided by a battery under cold conditions is always less than operation 
under normal temperatures. This is due to the characteristics of the battery, not the 
camera.
• Charge the battery in an area where the temperature is within the range of 10°C to 
35°C (50°F to 95°F). Outside this temperature range charging can take longer than 
normal or even fail.
• Do not tear or remove the battery outer label.
• If a battery provides only very limited operation...