Fujifilm 4800Zoom User Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

This manual will show you how to use your
FinePix4800ZOOM correctly. Please follow the instructions carefully.

FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA

BL00007-200(1

)

Warning

CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The graphical symbols are located on the bottom
of the case.

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to
the presence of uninsulated “dangerous
voltage” within the product’s enclosure
that may be of sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock to
persons.

This symbol is intended to alert the user
to the presence of important operating
and maintenance (servicing)instructions
in the literature accompanying the
appliance.

For customers in the U.S.A.

FCC Statement

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions : (1)This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2)this device must
accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.

CAUTION

This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to
try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures :
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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

—

Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.

—

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.

—

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV

technician for help.
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void the user’s authority to operate
the equipment.

Notes on the Grant:

To comply with Part 15 of the FCC rules, this
product must be used with a Fujifilm-specified
ferrite-core video cable, USB cable, and DC
supply cord.

For customers in Canada

CAUTION

This Class B digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.

➡

P.127

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Please read the Safety Notes

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and make sure you understand them

before using the camera.

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Contents

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Warning

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Preface
Camera Features and Accessories
Nomenclature

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1 Getting Ready

PREFACE

SETTING UP THE CRADLE
LOADING THE BATTERY
CHARGING THE BATTERY
USING THE AC POWER ADAPTER
LOADING THE SmartMedia™
REMOVING THE SmartMedia™
SWITCHING ON AND OFF
SETTING THE DATE AND TIME

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Selecting the Language
Attaching the Strap

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2 Basic Photography

TAKING PICTURES (AUTO MODE)

Number of Available Frames
USING AF/AE LOCK
FRAMING GUIDELINE FUNCTION
VIEWING YOUR IMAGES (PLAYBACK)
FAST FORWARDING IMAGES
PLAYBACK ZOOM

Saving Trimmed Images
MULTI-FRAME PLAYBACK
ERASING SINGLE FRAME
USING A TV MONITOR

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ADVANCED FEATURES PHOTOGRAPHY

■ Photography mode specifications

PHOTOGRAPHY MODE

5AUTO/4SCENE POSITION

Selecting the
PORTRAIT tSCENE (LANDSCAPE)

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yNIGHT SCENE oBLACK AND WHITE

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6 CONTINUOUS SHOOTING

MOVIE (VIDEO)

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AUDIO RECORDING

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FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY

A7Auto Flash Mode

\Red-Eye Reduction

7 Forced Flash
S7Slow Synchro
] Suppressed Flash

a MACRO (CLOSE-UP) PHOTOGRAPHY

DIGITAL ZOOM

PHOTOGRAPHY MENU

PHOTOGRAPHY MENU OPERATION

Switching Pages

U SELF-TIMER PHOTOGRAPHY
D VOICE CAPTIONING
| AUTO BRACKETING

EWHITE BALANCE

R SENSITIVITY
W MANUAL FOCUS
S SHARPNESS
P FLASH (FLASH BRIGHTNESS ADJUSTMENT)

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4 Advanced Features Playback

ADVANCED PLAYBACK

■ Playback mode menu
MOVIE (VIDEO)
PLAYING BACK AUDIO RECORDINGS
PLAYING BACK VOICE CAPTIONING

PLAYBACK MENU

{

ERASING SINGLE • ALL FRAMES/FORMATTING

} PLAYBACK (AUTOMATIC PLAYBACK)
O SETTING AND REMOVING

SINGLE FRAME PROTECTION

O SETTING AND REMOVING PROTECTION

FOR ALL FRAMES

F HOW TO SPECIFY PRINT OPTIONS
F DPOF DATE SETTING
F DPOF SET FRAME
F DPOF REVIEW/RESET
F DPOF RESET ALL

5 Settings

IN SETTINGS

■ List of settings

■ SET–UP menu options

USING THE OPTION MENU

Using SET–UP

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SETTING THE FILE SIZE AND QUALITY
(COMPRESSION RATIO)

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IMAGE DISPLAY

Preview Zoom

Selecting Recorded Images
AUTO POWER SAVE
SETTING THE STARTUP SCREEN
FRAME NO. MEMORY

6 PC Connection

IN PC CONNECTION
CONNECTING AT DSC MODE
CONNECTING AT PC-CAMERA MODE
DISCONNECTING FROM THE PC
CAMERA CUSTOMIZING

System Expansion Options
Accessories Guide
Notes on Using Your Camera Correctly
Notes on the Power Supply

Notes on Using the Battery

AC Power Adapter
Notes on the SmartMedia™
Warning Displays
Troubleshooting
Specifications
Explanation of Terms
Safety Notes
EC Declaration of Conformity

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Preface

Camera Features and Accessories

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Test Shots Prior to Photography

For particularly important photographs (such as weddings
and overseas trips), always take a test photograph and view
the image to make sure that the camera is functioning
normally.

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Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd. cannot accept liability for any
incidental losses (such as the costs of photography or the
loss of income from photography) incurred as a result of
faults with this product.

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Notes on Copyright

Images recorded using your digital camera system cannot be
used in ways that infringe copyright laws without the consent
of the owner, unless intended only for personal use. Note that
some restrictions apply to the photographing of stage
performances, entertainments and exhibits, even when
intended purely for personal use. Users are also asked to note
that the transfer of memory cards containing images or data
protected under copyright laws is only permissible within the
restrictions imposed by those copyright laws.

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Liquid Crystal

If the LCD monitor or display panel is damaged, take
particular care with the liquid crystal in the monitor or panel.
If any of the following situations arise, take the urgent action
indicated.

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If liquid crystal comes in contact with your skin
Wipe the area with a cloth and then wash thoroughly with
running water and soap.

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If liquid crystal gets into your eye
Flush the affected eye with clean water for at least
15 minutes and then seek medical assistance.

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If liquid crystal is swallowed
Flush your mouth thoroughly with water. Drink large

quantities of water and induce vomiting. Then seek
medical assistance.

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Notes on Electrical Interference

If the camera is to be used in hospitals or aircrafts, please
note that this camera may cause interference to other
equipment in the hospital or aircraft. For details, please
check with the applicable regulations.

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Handling Your Digital Camera

This camera contains precision electronic components. To
ensure that images are recorded correctly, do not subject
the camera to impact or shock while an image is being
recorded.

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Trademark Information

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IBM PC/AT is a registered trademark of International
Business Machines Corp. of the U.S.A.

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iMac and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple
Computer, Inc.

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Windows is a registered trademark of the Microsoft
Corporation of the U.S. registered in the U.S.A. and other
countries. Windows is an abbreviated term referring to the
Microsoft Windows Operating System.

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SmartMedia is a trademark of Toshiba Corporation.

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Other company or product names are trademarks or
registered trademarks of the respective companies.

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Explanation of Color Television System

NTSC: National Television System Committee, color

television telecasting specifications adopted mainly
in the U.S.A., Canada and Japan.

PAL: Phase Alternation by Line, a color television system

adopted mainly by European countries and China.

Features Accessories

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The “Super CCD” (featuring a total of 2.4 million pixels) used in
the FinePix4800 ZOOM provides ultra-high resolution image file
with 4.32 million (2400 × 1800) pixels.

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Built-in 3× zoom lens with a low-dispersion aspherical lens
for superb optical performance

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Compact and lightweight aluminum-magnesium alloy body

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New camera design by F. A. Porsche

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Quick, responsive operation with 2 seconds startup and
1-second between shots

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Auto focus with macro function (manual focus also available)

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Automatic shooting modes that can be tailored to subjects
in different photography conditions

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Convenient preview function for quickly checking of your shots

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Maximum 3.75× seamless digital zoom at VGA mode

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Playback zoom function (up to 15×)

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Continuous shooting function even at maximum resolution

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Movie shooting function (320 × 240 pixels with sound)

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Voice Captioning function for easy photography information
recording

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Audio Recording function

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2-inches 130,000-pixels low-temperature polysilicon TFT
LCD monitor

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Dot-matrix display panel simplifies camera operation

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Recharge or connect to your PC simply by placing the
FinePix4800 ZOOM in its cradle

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Easy high-speed image file transfer via the USB connection

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Supports DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) for simple
print ordering

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Conforms to the new standard for digital camera file system

✽ Design rule for Camera File System

●SmartMedia

(

16MB, 3.3V)(1

Supplied with :

• Anti-static case (1

• Index label (1

●NP-80 Rechargeable
Battery (1

●AC Power Adapter
AC-5V/AC-5VH
(approx. 2 m (6.6 ft.)
connection cord) (1

✽

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)

)

)

●Cradle (Picture Cradle

●Video Cable (approx. 1.5 m

(4.9 ft.), mini-plug (3.5 mm
dia.) to pin-plug cable) (1

●Hand strap (1

●Interface Set (1

• CD-ROM (1)

• Special USB cable with
Noise Suppression core (1)

• Software Quick Start

)

Guide (1)

●Owner’s Manual
(

this manual)(1

) (1)

)

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)

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Nomenclature ✽ Refer to the pages in parentheses for more details.

Viewfinder window

DIGITAL(USB ) socket

(P.101)

A/V OUT(audio/visual out put )

socket

(P.41)

DC IN 5V(power input)

socket

(P.19)

Flash(P.52)

Shutter button

Strap mount

(P.15)

Flash control sensor

Microphone

Self-timer lamp

(P.60)

Lens/Lens Cover

Viewfinder lamp(P.29)

Mode dial(P.12 )

OPEN(Flash pop-up)button(P.52 )

Viewfinder(P.27)

Power button(P.22)

Mode switch( P.12)

DISP button(P.25,33,34)

SmartMedia slot cover
release button

(P.20)

SmartMedia slot cover(P.20 )

SmartMedia slot ( P.20 )

BACK button

Display panel

(P.10)

Battery cover(P.17)

MENU/OK button

Tripod mount

LCD monitor

Speaker(P.95)

Cradle connection socket /

Connection socket cover

(P.18,102)

4-direction( )

button

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4-direction button
setting display( )

4-direction button
setting display( )

4-direction button
setting display( )

4-direction button
setting display( )

Mode display

Number of remaining shots

Nomenclature

Display Panel

The display panel uses icons to show the camera’s operation status as an aid to the camera user. Use
the 4-direction button as indicated by the displayed icons.

✽ The display panel can be used to check and modify camera settings such as the photography or playback mode,

the number of available shots, the flash settings and the macro setting.

✽ The display panel glows orange for 5 seconds when you are taking pictures (except when you press the shutter

button) and green for 5 seconds when you are playing back images or sounds.

Display Details

Mode Auto • Portrait • Scene • Night Scene • Black and White •

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Photography

4-direction button Up • Down • Left • Right

Zoom Telephoto • Wide-angle

Preview Zoom Zoom Up • Zoom Down

Flash Auto • Red-Eye Reduction • Forced Flash • Slow Synchro •

Macro ON • OFF

Manual Focus Moves the focus closer • Moves the focus further away

Mode Still images • Movie • Audio recording • Zoom/Trimming •

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Playback

Frame Advance Previous image • Next image

Playback Zoom Zoom Up • Zoom Down

Movie Playback Play • Pause • Fast forward • Rewind • Stop •

Audio recording/ Play • Pause • Fast forward • Rewind • Stop •
Voice captioning Skip playback

Manual • Continuous shooting • Movie • Audio recording •

Option • Zoom • lSetting the file size and quality

Suppressed Flash

Playback progress • Pause • Option

Movie frame advance

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Nomenclature

Movie (Video)(P.47)

Scene position(P.43 )

Audio recording( P.50)

Continuous shooting(P.46)

Manual(P.45)

Auto(P.25,43)

Photography Mode( P.25 )

Mode switch(P.25,34)

Playback mode( P.34 )

POWER button( P.22 )

Battery low warning

Macro

Self-timer

Manual focus

Auto bracketing

Number of remaining shots

Camera shake warning

AF warning

Battery low warning

Image quality

File size

AF frame

Photography Mode

Zoom bar

Date

Playback mode

Date

Playback frame number

Time

DPOF

Protection

Voice captioning

Mode switch

Mode dial

Example of Monitor Text Display: Shooting

Example of Monitor Text Display: Playback

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Nomenclature

Power lamp( P.105 )

Power button

(P.103)

Connection plug(P.18)

DC IN 5V(Power input)
socket

(P.16)

DIGITAL( USB )

socket

(P.101)

1 Getting Ready

PREFACE

Cradle

The Cradle

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The cradle is a powerful tool for expanding the functionality of your camera:

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When you are not using the camera, you can place it in the cradle to charge the battery (➡P.18).

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You can use the cradle's USB interface to quickly transfer image files to your PC (➡Card Reader
Mode on P.102).

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Use the cradle for videoconferencing via the Internet (➡“PC-Camera Mode” on P.104).

!

You must connect the AC power adapter and the special USB cable provided in the USB

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Interface Set to the cradle (➡P.16, 101).

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You can use the “SET–UP” screen on this
camera to select ENGLISH or FRENCH as the
LANGUAGE used for screen display (➡P.92).
The screens in this manual are shown in
ENGLISH.

Attaching the StrapSelecting the Language

➀

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Pass the loop of this cord on the end of the

➀

strap through the strap mount.
Then pass the other end of the strap through

➁

the loop of the thin cord and pull the strap
tight.

!

Take care not to press on the lens cover when you

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are carrying the camera.

➁

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SETTING UP THE CRADLE

DC IN 5V socket

LOADING THE BATTERY

Connect the AC-5V/AC-5VH AC Power Adapter
to the cradle.

AC-5V : U.S.A. and Canada model
AC-5VH: other countries model

!

See P.101 for information on connecting the cradle

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to your PC.

!

Problems arising from the use of products other than

●

genuine FUJIFILM products are not covered by your
warranty.

Ensure that you push the AC power adapter
plug into the socket.

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Plug the AC-5V/AC-5VH AC Power Adapter into
the main power outlet.

!

The socket-outlet shall be installed near the

●

equipment and shall be easily accessible.

!

The shape of the plug and socket-outlet depends on

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the country of use.

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Slide the battery cover out to open it.

➀

Insert the battery in the direction indicated by

➁

the arrow “ ” on the battery.

!

Do not use excessive force to open the battery

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cover.

!

When replacing the battery, always switch the

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camera off beforehand. If you open the battery cover
without switching the camera off, the camera
settings may revert to the factory defaults.

➀

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Arrow
mark

➁

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Hold the battery in, ➁and close the battery

➀

cover.

Battery Type

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NP-80 rechargeable battery.

!

The battery is not fully charged at shipment. You

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must charge the battery before you use it.

!

See P.112 – 113 for more information on the

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battery.

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DC IN 5V socket

CHARGING THE BATTERY

USING THE AC POWER ADAPTER

➀

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Open the connector cover on the bottom of

➀

the camera.
Check that the camera is switched off and

➁

then place it in the cradle.

!

Push the cradle connection plug firmly into the

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camera socket.

You do not need to press the power button
on the cradle.

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The self-timer lamp lights and battery charging
begins. When charging is completed, the light
goes off.

!

Charging a fully depleted battery takes approximately

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5 hours.

!

Switching the cradle on during charging interrupts

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the charging.

!

By using the optional Battery Charger BC-80, you

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can reduce the charging time to approximately 70
minutes (➡P.109).

You can connect the AC-5V/AC-5VH AC Power
Adapter directly to the DC IN 5V socket on the
camera without using the cradle. The AC Power
Adapter is useful because it allows you to easily
keep the camera charged, thereby allowing you
to take pictures and play back images without
worrying about depleting the battery.

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Compatible AC power adapters

Model: AC-5V/AC-5VH (provided as an accessory

or sold separately)

!

The socket-outlet shall be installed near the

●

equipment and shall be easily accessible.

Check that the camera is switched off. Plug the
AC power adapter connector into the DC IN 5V
socket on the camera and then plug the adapter
itself into the main power outlet.

!

Problems arising through the use of products other

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than genuine FUJIFILM products are not covered by
your warranty.

!

See P.114 for additional notes on the AC power

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adapter.

!

The shape of the plug and socket-outlet depends on

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the country of use.

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LOADING THE SmartMedia

™

REMOVING THE SmartMedia

™

SmartMedia

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Only use 3.3V SmartMedia

MG-4S ( 4MB), MG-16SW ( 16MB, ID)
MG-8S ( 8MB), MG-32SW ( 32MB, ID)
MG-16S (16MB), MG-64SW ( 64MB, ID)
MG-32S (32MB), MG-128SW (128MB, ID)
MG-64S (64MB)

!

Images cannot be recorded or erased if a write-

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protect sticker is affixed to the SmartMedia.

!

Operation of this camera is only guaranteed when it

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is used with FUJIFILM SmartMedia.

!

Some 3.3V SmartMedia are labelled as “3V” or “ID”

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cards.

!

See P.115 for more information on SmartMedia.

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™

➀

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➁

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Check that the camera is switched off and

➀

open the slot cover.
Push the SmartMedia firmly into the SmartMedia

➁

slot as far as it will go.
Close the slot cover.

➂

!

If you open the slot cover while the camera is

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switched on, the camera is automatically switched
off to protect the SmartMedia.

!

The SmartMedia will not slide fully into the slot if it is

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inserted facing the wrong way. Be careful not to
apply undue force to the SmartMedia.

➂

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Check that the indicator in the viewfinder is

➀

green and then switch the camera off.
Release the SmartMedia cover lock as shown

➁

in the figure.

!

See P.22 for information on switching the camera on

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and off.

Never open the SmartMedia slot cover while
the camera is switched on.This could destroy
the image data or damage the SmartMedia
itself.

➀

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➁

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2

Push the SmartMedia into the slot slightly and
allow it to pop back out. It can then be pulled out
easily.

!

To protect the SmartMedia, always store it in the

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special anti-static case.

Printing Images and

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Downloading Images to a PC

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See P.85, 108 for information on printing
images.

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See P.101 – 108 for information on
images to a PC.

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downloading

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SWITCHING ON AND OFF

SETTING THE DATE AND TIME

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Press the “< ” (power) button to switch the
camera on and off. When you switch the camera
on, the viewfinder lamp lights (green).
If the date has been cleared, a confirmation
message appears. To set the date, press the
“MENU/OK” button (➡P.24).

!

If you switch the camera on when the Mode switch is

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1”, the lens cover opens and the lens moves

set to “
out. For this reason, take care to avoid touching the
lens when you switch the camera on.

LCD Monitor Display Panel

2

You can check the remaining battery charge on
the LCD monitor by pressing the “DISP” button
to switch the LCD monitor on.

➀

➁
➂

➃

!

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When this function is enabled, the LCD monitor
switches off to conserve battery power if the camera
is not used in any way for 30 seconds (See P.98 for
details)

Blank

Lit white

Lit red Flashing

Blinking red

Battery has ample charge. (No indicator
displayed.)
The battery is approximately half charged.
Battery charge low. Replace or recharge the
battery as it will run out shortly.
The battery is exhausted. The display will
shortly go blank and the camera will stop
working. Replace or recharge the battery.

The display panel icons ➀and ➁are only shown for
2 seconds when the camera is switched on.

Auto Power Save Function

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.

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Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the

➀

menu screen.
Use “d”, “c”, “a” or “b” to select “SET–UP”

➁

from the “QOPTION” menu.
Press the “MENU/OK” button.

➂

If the date was cleared and you selected “SET
DATE/TIME”, proceed from step (➡P.24).

➀

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The “SET–UP” screen appears.

➀

Use “a” or “b ” to select “DATE/TIME”.
Press “c”.

➁

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See P.92 for more information on the “QOPTION”

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menu.

!

If at least 3 hours have passed since the AC power

●

adapter was connected or the battery inserted and
date and time set, then those settings will be
maintained for roughly 1 hour even when the camera
has no power supply (when the AC power adapter is
disconnected and the battery is removed).

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SETTING THE DATE AND TIME

Basic

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Photography

TAKING PICTURES (AUTO MODE

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Use the “dc” button to select the desired

➀

item and then use the “a” and “b ” buttons to
correct the setting.
When you have finished setting the date and time,

➁

press the “MENU/OK” button to confirm the setting.

!

If you hold down the “a” or “b ” button, the numbers

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change continuously.

!

When the time displayed passes “12:00:00”, the

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AM/PM setting automatically switches.

!

To set the time precisely, press the “MENU/OK”

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button when the time is at zero seconds.

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The “SET–UP” screen reappears. Press the
“MENU/OK” button to exit the settings screen.

If the date was cleared and you selected
“SET DATE/TIME”, the camera switches to
photography or playback mode without
returning to the “SET–UP” screen.

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Set the Mode switch to “1 ” ➁Set the

➀

Photography Mode dial to “5”. For viewfinder
photography (other than Macro mode), press the
“DISP” button to switch the LCD monitor off.

●

Photography range:

Approx. 60 cm (2 ft.) to infinity

!

If “∞”, “

●

displayed, first wipe the contact surface on the
SmartMedia (gold-colored area) thoroughly with a
soft, dry cloth and then reload the SmartMedia. In
some cases, you may have to format the
SmartMedia (➡P.78).

➀

●

–

➁

●

”or “§”is

Loop the strap over your wrist, brace your elbows
firmly against your body and hold the camera
with both hands.

!

For subjects closer than 60 cm (2 ft.), use Macro

●

photography (➡P.56).

!

To minimize power consumption, you should use the

●

viewfinder (switch the LCD monitor off) to take pictures.

!

Automatic flash mode is recommended for ordinary

●

photography (➡P.53).

!

The image will be blurred if the camera moves when

●

you take the picture (camera shake). When you are
shooting in low-light conditions, use the flash (➡P.52) or
a tripod to prevent blurred images due to camera shake.

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TAKING PICTURES (AUTO MODE

Zoom bar

)

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Be careful to ensure that the lens, microphone
and flash control sensor are not obscured by
your hands or the camera strap.

!

The camera may not be able to take successful

●

pictures if your fingers or the strap are in the way.

!

Check that the lens is clean. If it is dirty, clean the

●

lens as described on P.111.

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To zoom in on the subject, press “a” (0TELE).
To zoom out, press “b ” (-WIDE). A “zoom bar”
appears on the LCD monitor when you zoom in
or out.

!

Zooming stops briefly when the camera switches

●

between optical zoom and digital zoom (➡P.57).

!

Equivalent to a 3× optical zoom lens with a focal length

●

of 36 mm – 108 mm on a 35 mm camera. When you
switch the camera on, the focal length is equivalant to
44mm.

5 6

AF frame

Viewfinder

AF frame

LCD monitor

Using the viewfinder or LCD monitor, frame your
shot so that the subject fills the entire AF (Auto
Focus) frame.

!

If your subject is not in the center of the picture, use

●

AF/AE lock to take the picture(➡P.31).

!

For dimly lit scenes where the subject is difficult to see

●

in the LCD monitor, you should use the viewfinder.

When you are using the viewfinder to take a
picture at a distance of 0.8 m to 1.5 m (2.6 ft. to

4.8 ft.), only the shaded area in the figure is
photographed.

!

If the image on the LCD monitor is difficult to see,

●

adjust the monitor brightness.

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TAKING PICTURES (AUTO MODE

)

7

7

Press the shutter button down half way. The
image is focused when the AF frame on the LCD
monitor becomes smaller and the shutter speed
and aperture setting appear (the green
viewfinder lamp stops blinking and remains lit).

!

When you press the shutter button down halfway,

●

the video image on the LCD monitor freezes briefly.
However, this is not the image that is recorded.

!

If the shot is too dark to focus, try standing about 2 m

●

(6.6 ft.) from your subject to take the picture.

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8

Beep

To take the picture, press the shutter button
down fully without lifting your finger off it. The
camera beeps and takes the picture, and the
data is then recorded.

!

If you press the shutter button down fully in one motion,

●

the shot is taken without the AF frame changing.

!

When you take a picture, the viewfinder lamp lights orange

●

(camera not ready) before switching back to green to
indicate that the camera is again ready for shooting.

!

The viewfinder lamp flashes orange while the flash is

●

charging.

!

Since the amount of image data recorded is not fixed and

●

varies depending on the subject (level of image detail,
etc.), the number of available shots may not decrease
after the image is recorded, or may decrease by 2.

!

See P.117 – 119 for information on the warning

●

displays.

■ Viewfinder Lamp Display ✽ When the LCD monitor is switched on, more detailed warning messages

are displayed (➡P.117).

Display Status

Lit green Ready to shoot.

Blinking green AF/AE in progress or camera shake warning.

Blinking green and
orange alternately

Lit orange Image being recorded onto the SmartMedia.

Blinking orange Flash charging. PC communication in progress

Blinking red

Subjects Not Suitable for Autofocus

◆

Though the FinePix4800 ZOOM uses an accurate autofocus mechanism, it may have difficulty focusing or not be
able to focus at all for the types of subject and situation listed below. In such cases, the image may be out of focus.

●

Very shiny subjects such as a mirror or car body.

●

Subjects photographed through glass.

●

Subjects that do not reflect well, such as hair or fur.

●

Subjects with no substance, such as smoke or flames.

●

When the subject is dark.

Recording to SmartMedia.

●

SmartMedia warning.
No SmartMedia loaded, SmartMedia not formatted,
incorrect format, write-protect sticker used,
SmartMedia full, SmartMedia error.

●

Lens operation error.

◆

●

When there is very little contrast between the subject
and the background (such as white walls or subjects
dressed in the same color as the background).

●

When there are objects in front of or behind the
subject (such as an animal in a cage or a person in
front of a tree).

●

Subjects moving at high speed.

All camera operations are possible.

All camera operations are possible.

Only zooming and picture taking are
possible.

No camera operations are possible.

No camera operations are possible.

No camera operations are possible.

Camera Operation

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Number of

remaining shots

TAKING PICTURES (AUTO MODE

)

USING AF/AE LOCK

Number of Available Frames

The number of available shots is displayed on
the LCD monitor or display panel.

!

See P.94 for information on changing the File size

●

and Quality setting.

!

At shipment, the default settings are “1M” (file size)

●

and “NORMAL” (quality).

■ Standard number of shots per SmartMedia™

The number of shots that can be recorded onto a SmartMedia card varies slightly depending on the type of
subject. Also, the difference between the standard number of shots and the actual number of available shots
increases for SmartMedia with a higher capacity.

File Size

Quality Mode

Image Data
Size

MG-4S (4MB)

MG-8S (8MB)

MG-16S/SW (16MB)

MG-32S/SW (32MB)

MG-64S/SW (64MB)

MG-128SW(128MB)3674

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G

2400 × 1800

FINE NORMAL

Approx.
1700KB

18

Approx.

810KB

2

4

8

19

38

77

156

H

BASIC FINE NORMAL

Approx.

330KB

4

9

11

23

46

94

189

379

✽ The numbers of available shots are shown for formatted SmartMedia.

Approx.

770KB

1600 × 1200

4

10

20

41

82

166

Approx.

390KB

9

19

39

79

159

319

J

1280 × 960

FINE NORMAL NORMAL

Approx.

620KB

12

25

50

101

204

Approx.

320KB

6

K

Approx.

12

25

49

99

198

398

640 × 480

90KB

44

89

163

330

663

1330

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In a shot with this type of composition, the
subjects (two people in this case) are not in the
AF frame. If the shot is taken at this point, the
subjects will not be in focus.

AF/AE Lock

◆

◆

On the FinePix4800 ZOOM, when you press the shutter button down half way, the focus and
exposure settings are fixed (AF/AE lock). If you want to focus on a subject that is off to one side of
the image or if you want to set the exposure before you compose the final shot, lock the AF and AE
settings and then compose and shoot your picture to get the best results.

Move the camera slightly so that one of the
subjects in the AF frame.

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LCD monitor ON

Framing Guideline
displayed

LCD monitor OFF

USING AF/AE LOCK

FRAMING GUIDELINE FUNCTION

3

Keep holding the shutter button down halfway
(AF/AE lock). Check that the AF frame on the
LCD monitor shrinks and that the shutter speed
and aperture setting are displayed (the viewfinder
lamp (green) changes from blinking to steady).

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4

Continue to hold the shutter button down halfway.
Move the camera back to the original image and
then fully press down on the shutter button.

!

You can reapply the AF/AE lock as many times as

●

you like before releasing the shutter.

!

The AF/AE lock operates in all photography modes

●

and can be used to ensure excellent results.

Beep

The photography mode can be set to “5 •

4 • 3 or 6”. The mode shown on the LCD

monitor switches each time you press the “DISP”
button. Press the “DISP” button to display the
framing guideline.

!

The framing guideline is not recorded on the image.

●

!

The lines in the scene frame roughly divide the

●

recorded pixels into three equal parts horizontally and
vertically. When the image is printed, the resulting
print may be shifted slightly from the scene frame.

Scene

Use this frame when you want to position your
main subject in the center of the frame or when
you want to align your shot with the horizon.
This feature allows you to compose a shot that
captures the moment while focusing on the
subject size and the overall balance of the shot.

Important

◆

Always use the AF/AE lock to compose your
picture.
Failing to use the AF/AE lock may result in
the image being out of focus.

◆

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Normal playback

Multi-frame playback

No text displayed

VIEWING YOUR IMAGES (PLAYBACK

)

FAST FORWARDING IMAGES

1

Set the Mode switch to “2”.

!

When you set the Mode switch to “2 ”, the last

●

image shot is displayed.

Images That Can be Viewed on the FinePix4800 ZOOM

◆

You can use this camera to view (excluding some uncompressed data) images recorded on an
FinePix4800 ZOOM or images recorded onto a 3.3V SmartMedia using a FUJIFILM FinePix series,
MX series and DX series digital camera.

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You can use “d” and “ c” button to move forward
and backward respectively through your images.
The monitor display changes each time you
press the “DISP” button.

!

If image on the monitor is difficult to see, adjust the

●

monitor brightness (➡P.93, 95).

◆

1

You can fast forward through the frames by
holding down “d ” or “c ” button for about
1 second during playback.

22

During fast forward, 3 frames are shown
together in miniature on the monitor. When you
stop fast forward, the image enclosed in the
cursor (the orange box) is displayed on the
monitor as a single image.

!

A progress bar is displayed to show the approximate

●

playback position on the SmartMedia.

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PLAYBACK ZOOM

Zoom bar

1 2

Pressing the “a” or “b ” button during single-frame
playback zooms in (enlarges) or out on a still image.
When you use this function, a zoom bar is displayed.

●

Zoom scales:

G

2400 × 1800 pixel images: Approx. 15×(Max)

H

1600 × 1200 pixel images: Approx. 10×(Max)

J

1280 × 960 pixel images: Approx. 8×(Max)

K

640 × 480 pixel images: Approx. 4×(Max)

!

Pressing the “d” or “ c ” button during zooming

●

cancels zooming and moves to the next image.

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➀

➂

●

●

After you have zoomed in on your image,

Press the “DISP” button.

➀

Use the “ab” and “dc” buttons to zoom in on

➁

different parts of the image.
Press the “DISP” button again to revert to

➂

zoomed display.

!

Press the “BACK” button to return to normal unscaled

●

display.

➁

●

Saving Trimmed Images

1

After using playback zoom, press the “MENU/OK”
button to trim the image.

The size of the saved image varies
depending on the zoom scale. In VGA mode,
“ ” is displayed in yellow. At
resolutions below VGA, “ ” is
no longer displayed.

2

Check the size of the image being saved and
then press the “MENU/OK” button. The trimmed
image is saved as a separate file.

■Image Sizes

H Best for prints
J Good for prints

K

!

Lower than K : “ ” is no longer

●

displayed and images cannot be saved trimmed as the
quality is not suitable for printing.

“ ” is displayed in yellow
since the quality is too low for printing.

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Normal playback

Multi-frame playback

No text displayed

MULTI-FRAME PLAYBACK

ERASING SINGLE FRAME

1 2

In playback mode, the display shown on the
LCD monitor switches each time you press the
“DISP” button. Press the “DISP” button until the
multi-frame playback screen (9 frames) appears.

!

The LCD monitor text display disappears after

●

approximately 3 seconds.

!

Playback zoom cannot be used with multi-frame

●

playback.

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➀

●

Select a frame by using “d”, “ c”, “a” and “b ”

➀

button to move the cursor (the orange box) to
the desired frame. Press the “a” or “b ” button
several times to switch to the previous page or
the next page.
You can enlarge the selected image by

➁

pressing the “DISP” button again.

!

Multi-frame playback is also useful for specifying

●

erase, protect and DPOF settings for single frames
and for selecting images when you want to check or
cancel DPOF settings.

➁

●

1 2

Set the Mode switch to “2”.

➀

Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the

➁

Menu screen on the monitor.

!

See P.78 for more information on Erasing all frames

●

and Formating.

!

Multi-frame playback (➡P.38) is an easy way to

●

select images to be protected.

➀

●

➁

●

2

Select “FRAME” in the “{ERASE” menu and
press the “MENU/OK” button.

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ERASING SINGLE FRAME

A/V OUT socket

USING A TV MONITOR

3

Press the “d” or “ c” button to display the image
to be erased.

!

To cancel single-frame erase, press the “BACK”

●

button to return to the menu. To exit the menu screen,
press the “BACK” button again.

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Press the “MENU/OK” button to erase the
displayed image. When erasing is complete, the
next image appears and the “
is displayed.

!

If “¡” is displayed, the image protection

●

must be removed to erase the image (➡P.81).

!

If the “

●

º

DPOF is specified. When you press the “MENU/OK”
button, the image is erased and the DPOF settings
are updated.

To continue erasing images, repeat the
procedure from step .

™” message

” message is displayed,

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Switch off the camera and TV. Plug the A/V
cable (accessory) into the A/V OUT (audio-visual
output) socket on the camera.

!

If you connect the A/V cable during playback, you

●

will not hear the sound from the camera.

!

The image continues to be displayed on the LCD

●

monitor.

!

If you disconnect or reconnect the A/V cable while

●

the power is switched on, the sound may not be
output correctly.

!

If there is a power outlet available, connect the

●

AC-5V/AC-5VH AC Power Adapter.

Video(yellow)

To terminals

Audio(white)

Plug the other end of the cable into the
audio/video input socket on the TV. Then switch
the camera and TV on and take pictures or play
back images as you would normally.

!

If your TV has stereo audio input sockets, plug the

●

cable into the left (white) socket.

!

Refer to the instructions provided with your TV for

●

more information on audio and A/V input for your TV.

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