FujiFilm AX300, 16109884, AV200, 16121789 User Manual

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BL01279-201

DIGITAL CAMERA

FINEPIX AX300 FINEPIX AV200

Series Series

Owner’s Manual

Thank you for your purchase of this product. This manual describes how to use your FUJIFILM digital camera and the supplied software. Be sure that you have read and understood its contents and the warnings in “For Your Safety” (P ii) before using the camera.

For information on related products, visit our website at

http://www.fujifilm.com/products/digital_cameras/index.html

Before You Begin

First Steps

Basic Photography and Playback

More on Photography

More on Playback

Movies

Connections

Menus

Technical Notes

Troubleshooting

Appendix

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For Your Safety

Installation

For Your Safety

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• Read Instructions: All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated.

• Retain Instructions: The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

• Heed Warnings: All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

• Follow Instructions: All operating and use instructions should be followed.

Installation

Power Sources: This video product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your appliance dealer or local power company. For video products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

Grounding or Polarization: This video product is equipped with a polarized alternatingcurrent line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will ﬁ t into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to ﬁ t, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

Alternate Warnings: This video product is equipped with a three-wire grounding-type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin. This plug will only ﬁ t into a grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding type plug.

Overloading: Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of ﬁ re or electric shock.

Ventilation: Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation, to ensure reliable operation of the video product and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the video product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface.

This video product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to. This video product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register.

Attachments: Do not use attachments not recommended by the video product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

Water and Moisture: Do not use this video product near water—for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like.

Power-Cord Protection: Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance.

Accessories: Do not place this video product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The video product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the appliance. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the video product. Any mounting of the appliance should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.

An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn.

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Antennas

Use

Service

Antennas

Outdoor Antenna Grounding: If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the video product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and builtup static charges. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70, provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER

NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

Ground Clamp

Electric Service

Equipment

Ground Clamps

Power Service Grounding Electrode System (NEC ART

250. PART H)

Power Lines: An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

Antenna Lead in Wire

Antenna Discharge Unit (NEC SECTION 810-20)

Grounding

Conductors

(NEC SECTION

810-21)

Use

Cleaning: Unplug this video product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

Object and Liquid Entry: Never push objects of any kind into this video product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a ﬁ re or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the video product.

Lightning: For added protection for this video product receiver during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the video product due to lightning and powerline surges.

Service

Servicing: Do not attempt to service this video product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualiﬁ ed service personnel.

Damage Requiring Service: Unplug this video product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualiﬁ ed service personnel under the following conditions:

• When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.

• If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the video product.

• If the video product has been exposed to rain or water.

• If the video product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.

If the video product does not operate nor-

For Your Safety

mally follow the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualiﬁ ed technician to restore the video product to its normal operation.

When the video product exhibits a distinct change in performance—this indicates a need for service.

Replacement Parts: When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts speciﬁ ed by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in ﬁ re, electric shock or other hazards.

Safety Check: Upon completion of any service or repairs to this video product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the video product is in proper operating condition.

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For Your Safety

WARNING

Be sure to read these notes before use

Safety Notes

• Make sure that you use your camera correctly. Read these safety

notes and your Owner’s Manual carefully before use.

• After reading these safety notes, store them in a safe place.

The icons shown below are used in this document to indicate the severity of the injury or damage that can result if the information indicated by the icon is ignored and the product is used incorrectly as a result.

This icon indicates that death or serious injury can result if the information is ignored.

WARNING

This icon indicates that personal injury or material damage can result if the information is ignored.

CAUTION

The icons shown below are used to indicate the nature of the instructions which are to be observed.

Triangular icons tell you that this information requires attention (“Important”).

Circular icons with a diagonal bar tell you that the action indicated is prohibited (“Prohibited”).

Filled circles with an exclamation mark indicate an action that must be performed (“Required”).

If a problem arises, turn the camera oﬀ , remove the battery, and disconnect and unplug the AC power adapter. Continued use of

the camera when it is emitting smoke, is emitting any unusual

Unplug from

odor, or is in any other abnormal state can cause a ﬁ re or elec-

power socket

tric shock. Contact your FUJIFILM dealer. Do not allow water or foreign objects to enter the camera. If water

or foreign objects get inside the camera, turn the camera oﬀ , remove the battery, and disconnect and unplug the AC power

Avoid exposure

adapter. Continued use of the camera can cause a ﬁ re or elec-

to water

tric shock. Contact your FUJIFILM dealer.

About the Icons

WARNING

Do not use the camera in the bathroom or shower. This can cause

Do not use in

a ﬁ re or electric shock.

the bathroom or

shower

Never attempt to change or take apart the camera (never open the case). Failure to observe this precaution can cause ﬁ re or

Do not

electric shock.

disassemble

Should the case break open as the result of a fall or other accident, do not touch the exposed parts. Failure to observe this precau-

tion could result in electric shock or in injury from touching the damaged parts. Remove the battery immediately, taking care

Do not touch

to avoid injury or electric shock, and take the product to the

internal parts

point of purchase for consultation.

Do not change, heat or unduly twist or pull the connection cord and do not place heavy objects on the connection cord. These actions

could damage the cord and cause a ﬁ re or electric shock . If the cord is damaged, contact your FUJIFILM dealer.

Do not place the camera on an unstable surface. This can cause the camera to fall or tip over and cause injury.

Never attempt to take pictures while in motion. Do not use the camera while you are walking or driving a vehicle. This can result in you falling down or being involved in a traﬃ c accident.

Do not touch any metal parts of the camera during a thunderstorm. This can cause an electric shock due to induced current from the lightning discharge.

Do not use the battery except as speciﬁ ed. Load the battery as shown by the indicator.

Do not heat, change or take apart the battery. Do not drop or subject the battery to impacts. Do not store the battery with metallic products. Any of these actions can cause the battery to burst or leak

and cause ﬁ re or injury as a result.

Use only the battery or AC power adapters speciﬁ ed for use with this camera. Do not use voltages other than the power supply voltage shown. The use of other power sources can cause a ﬁ re.

If the battery leaks and ﬂ uid gets in contact with your eyes, skin or clothing, ﬂ ush the aﬀ ected area with clean water and seek medical attention or call an emergency number right away.

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WARNING

CAUTION

Do not use the charger to charge batteries other than those speciﬁ ed here. The supplied battery charger is for use only with the

type of battery supplied with the camera. Using the charger to charge conventional batteries or other types of rechargeable batteries can cause the battery to leak ﬂ uid, overheat or burst.

When carrying the battery, install it in a digital camera or keep it in the hard case. When storing the battery, keep it in the hard case. When discarding, cover the battery terminals with insulation tape.

Contact with other metallic objects or batteries could cause the battery to ignite or burst.

Keep memory cards out of the reach of small children. Because memory cards are small, they can be swallowed by children. Be sure to store memory cards out of the reach of small children. If a child swallows a memory card, seek medical attention or call an emergency number.

WARNING

For Your Safety

Do not use this camera in locations aﬀ ected by oil fumes, steam, humidity or dust. This can cause a ﬁ re or electric shock.

Do not leave this camera in places subject to extremely high temperatures. Do not leave the camera in locations such as a sealed

vehicle or in direct sunlight. This can cause a ﬁ re.

Keep out of the reach of small children. This product could cause injury in the hands of a child.

Do not place heavy objects on the camera. This can cause the heavy object to tip over or fall and cause injury.

Do not move the camera while the AC power adapter is still connected. Do not pull on the connection cord to disconnect the AC power adapter. This can damage the power cord or cables and cause

a ﬁ re or electric shock.

Do not use the AC power adapter when the plug is damaged or the plug socket connection is loose. This could cause a ﬁ re or electric

shock.

Do not cover or wrap the camera or the AC power adapter in a cloth or blanket. This can cause heat to build up and distort the cas-

ing or cause a ﬁ re.

When you are cleaning the camera or you do not plan to use the camera for an extended period, remove the battery and disconnect and unplug the AC power adapter. Failure to do so can cause a

ﬁ re or electric shock.

When charging ends, unplug the charger from the power socket. Leaving the charger plugged into the power socket can cause

Unplug from

a ﬁ re.

power socket

Using a ﬂ ash too close to a person’s eyes may temporarily aﬀ ect the eyesight. Take particular care when photographing infants and

young children.

When a memory card is removed, the card could come out of the slot too quickly. Use your ﬁ nger to hold it and gently release the card. Injury could result to those struck by the ejected card.

Request regular internal testing and cleaning for your camera.

Build-up of dust in your camera can cause a ﬁ re or electric shock. Contact your FUJIFILM dealer to request internal cleaning every two years. Please note that this service is not free of charge.

CAUTION

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For Your Safety

Li-ion Batteries

AA Alkaline/Rechargeable Ni-MH Batteries

The Battery and Power Supply

Note: Check the type of battery used in your camera and read the appropriate sections.

The following describes the proper use of batteries and how to prolong their life. Incorrect use can shorten battery life or cause leakage, overheating, ﬁ re, or explosion.

Li-ion Batteries

Read this section if your camera uses a rechargeable Li-ion battery.

The battery is not charged at shipment. Charge the battery before use. Keep the battery in its case when not in use.

■ Notes on the Battery

The battery gradually loses its charge when not in use. Charge the battery one or two days before use.

Battery life can be extended by turning the camera oﬀ when not in use.

Battery capacity decreases at low temperatures; a depleted battery may not function at when cold. Keep a fully charged spare battery in a warm place and exchange as necessary, or keep the battery in your pocket or other warm place and insert it in the camera only when shooting. Do not place the battery in direct contact with hand warmers or other heating devices.

■ Charging the Battery

Charge the battery in the supplied battery charger. Charging times will increase at ambient temperatures below +10 °C (+50 °F) or above +35 °C (+95 °F). Do not attempt to charge the battery at temperatures above 40 °C (+104 °F); at temperatures below 0 °C (+32 °F), the battery will not charge.

Do not attempt to recharge a fully charged battery. The battery does not however need to be fully discharged before charging.

The battery may be warm to the touch immediately after charging or use. This is normal.

■ Battery Life

At normal temperatures, the battery can be recharged about 300 times. A noticeable decrease in the length of time the battery will hold a charge indicates that it has reached the end of its service life and should be replaced.

■ Storage

Performance may be impaired if the battery is left unused for extended periods when fully charged. Run the battery ﬂ at before storing it.

If the camera will not be used for an extended period, remove the battery and store it in a dry place with an ambient temperature of from +15 °C to +25 °C (+59 °F to +77 °F). Do not store in locations exposed to extremes of temperature.

■ Cautions: Handling the Battery

• Do not transport or store with metal objects such as necklaces or hairpins.

• Do not expose to ﬂ ame or heat.

• Do not disassemble or modify.

• Use with designated chargers only.

• Do not drop or subject to strong physical shocks.

• Do not expose to water.

• Keep the terminals clean.

• The battery and camera body may become warm to the touch after extended use. This is normal.

AA Alkaline/Rechargeable Ni-MH Batteries

Read this section if your camera uses AA alkaline or rechargeable AA Ni-MH batteries. Information on compatible battery

types may be found elsewhere in the camera manual.

■ Cautions: Handling the Batteries

• Do not expose to water, ﬂ ame, or heat, or store in warm or humid conditions.

• Do not transport or store with metal objects such as necklaces or hairpins.

• Do not disassemble or modify the batteries or battery casing.

• Do not subject to strong physical shocks.

• Do not use batteries that are leaking, deformed, or discolored.

• Keep out of reach of infants and small children.

• Insert in the correct orientation.

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• Do not mix old and new batteries, batteries

AC Power Adapters (Available Separately)

with diﬀ erent charge levels, or batteries of diﬀ erent types.

• If the camera will not be used for an extended period, remove the batteries. Note that the camera clock will be reset.

• The batteries may be warm to the touch immediately after use. Turn the camera oﬀ and allow the batteries to cool before handling.

• Battery capacity tends to decrease at low temperatures. Keep spare batteries in a pocket or other warm place and exchange as necessary. Cold batteries may recover some of their charge when warmed.

• Fingerprints and other stains on the battery terminals can impair battery performance. Thoroughly clean the terminals with a soft, dry cloth before inserting them in the camera.

If the batteries leak, clean the battery compartment thoroughly before inserting new batteries.

If ﬂ uid from the battery comes into contact with skin or clothing, ﬂ ush the aﬀ ected area with water. If ﬂ uid

enters your eyes, immediately ﬂ ush the aﬀ ected area with water and seek medical attention. Do not rub your eyes. Failure to observe this precaution could result in permanent visual impairment.

■ Ni-MH Batteries

The capacity of Ni-MH batteries may be temporarily reduced when new, after long periods of disuse, or if they are repeatedly recharged before being fully discharged. This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. Capacity can be increased by repeatedly discharging the batteries using the

P DISCHARGE option in the camera setup

menu and recharging them using a battery charger (sold separately).

Q C AUTION: Do not use the

option with alkaline batteries.

The camera draws a small amount of current even when oﬀ . Ni-MH batteries that have been left in the camera for an extended period may be drawn down to the point that they no longer hold a charge. Battery performance may also drop if the batteries are run down in a device such as a ﬂ ashlight. Use the

P DISCHARGE option in the camera setup

menu to discharge Ni-MH batteries. Batteries that no longer hold a charge even after repeatedly being discharged and recharged have reached the end of their service life and must be replaced.

Ni-MH batteries can be recharged in a battery charger (sold separately). Batteries may become warm to the touch after charging. Refer to the instructions provided with the charger for more information. Use the charger with compatible batteries only.

Ni-MH batteries gradually lose their charge when not in use.

■ Disposal

Dispose of used batteries in accord with local regulations.

P DISCHARGE

For Your Safety

AC Power Adapters (Available Separately)

This section applies to all camera models.

Use only FUJIFILM AC power adapters designated for use with this camera. Other adapters could damage the camera.

• The AC power adapter is for indoor use only.

• Be sure the DC plug is securely connected to the camera.

• Turn the camera oﬀ before disconnecting the adapter. Disconnect the adapter by the plug, not the cable.

• Do not use with other devices.

• Do not disassemble.

• Do not expose to high heat and humidity.

• Do not subject to strong physical shocks.

• The adapter may hum or become hot to the touch during use. This is normal.

• If the adapter causes radio interference, reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

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For Your Safety

Take Test Shots

Notes on Copyright

Handling

Liquid Crystal

Trademark Information

Electrical Interference

Color Television Systems

Exif Print (Exif Version 2.3)

Take Test Shots

Notes on Copyright

Handling

Using the Camera

Do not aim the camera at extremely bright light sources, such as the sun in a cloudless sky. Failure to observe this precaution could damage the camera image sensor.

Before taking photographs on important occasions (such as at weddings or before taking the camera on a trip), take a test shot and view the result in the LCD monitor to ensure that the camera is functioning normally. FUJIFILM Corporation can not accept liability for damages or lost proﬁ ts incurred as a result of product malfunction.

Unless intended solely for personal use, images recorded using your digital camera system cannot be used in ways that infringe copyright laws without the consent of the owner. 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.

To ensure that images are recorded correctly, do not subject the camera to impact or physical shocks while images are being recorded.

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Liquid Crystal

In the event that the LCD monitor is damaged, care should be taken to avoid contact with liquid crystal. Take the urgent action indicated should any of the following situations arise:

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

• If liquid crystal enters your eyes, ﬂ ush the affected eye with clean water for at least 15 minutes and then seek medical assistance.

• If liquid crystal is swallowed, rinse your mouth thoroughly with water. Drink large quantities of water and induce vomiting, then seek medical assistance.

Although the display is manufactured using extremely high-precision technology, it may contain pixels that are always lit or that do not light. This is not a malfunction, and images recorded with the product are unaﬀ ected.

Trademark Information

xD-Picture Card and E are trademarks of FUJIFILM Corporation. The typefaces included herein are solely developed by DynaComware Taiwan Inc. Macintosh, QuickTime, and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S.A. and other countries. Windows 7, Windows Vista, and the Windows logo are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies. Adobe and Adobe Reader are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the U.S.A. and/or other countries. The SDHC and SDXC logos are trademarks of SD-3C, LLC. The HDMI logo is a trademark. YouTube is a trademark of Google Inc. All other trade names mentioned in this manual are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

Electrical Interference

This camera may interfere with hospital or aviation equipment. Consult with hospital or airline staﬀ before using the camera in a hospital or on an aircraft.

Color Television Systems

NTSC (National Television System Committee) is a color television telecasting speciﬁ cation adopted mainly in the U.S.A., Canada, and Japan. PAL (Phases Alternation by Line) is a color television system adopted mainly in European countries and China.

Exif Print (Exif Version 2.3)

Exif Print is a newly revised digital camera ﬁ le format in which information stored with photographs is used for optimal color reproduction during printing.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

Read Before Using the Software

Direct or indirect export, in whole or in part, of licensed software without the permission of the applicable governing bodies is prohibited.

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About This Manual

Table of Contents

.............................

Troubleshooting

............................

Warning Messages and Displays

.....

Memory Cards

About This Manual

Before using the camera, read this manual and the warnings in “For Your Safety” (P ii). For information on speciﬁ c topics, consult the sources below.

Table of Contents

The “Table of Contents” gives an overview of the entire manual. The

.............................PP

Troubleshooting

............................PP

Having a speciﬁ c problem with the camera? Find the answer here.

principal camera operations are listed here.

Warning Messages and Displays

.....PP

Find out what’s behind that ﬂ ashing icon or error message in the display.

Memory Cards

Pictures can be stored on optional SD and SDHC memory cards (P 9). In this manual, SD/SDHC memory cards are referred to as “memory cards.”

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■■ Silent Mode Silent Mode

y Press and hold the DISP/

BACK button to disable

camera lights and sounds.

■■ Deleting Pictures Deleting Pictures

y Press the selector up (b)

to display deletion options.

Frequently-Used Buttons

■■ Taking Pictures During PlaybackTaking Pictures During Playback

y To return instantly to shooting mode,

press the shutter button halfway.

View

Shoot

■■ Turning the Camera on in Playback ModeTurning the Camera on in Playback Mode

y When the camera is

oﬀ , playback can be started by pressing the a button for about a second.

Frequently-Used Buttons

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Table of Contents

Before You Begin

First Steps

Basic Photography and Playback

More on Photography

More on Playback

Table of Contents

For Your Safety ..................................................................ii

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..................................ii

Safety Notes ..................................................................iv

About This Manual ...........................................................ix

Frequently-Used Buttons .................................................x

Before You Begin

Symbols and Conventions .................................................1

Supplied Accessories .........................................................1

Parts of the Camera ..........................................................2

Camera Displays ...............................................................4

Shooting ........................................................................4

Playback .........................................................................5

First Steps

Inserting the Batteries and a Memory Card ....................6

Compatible Memory Cards ...............................................9

Turning the Camera on and Oﬀ ......................................11

Shooting Mode ..............................................................11

Playback Mode ...............................................................11

Basic Setup ......................................................................13

Basic Photography and Playback

Taking Pictures in Q (Scene Recognition) Mode ......14

Viewing Pictures .............................................................17

More on Photography

Shooting Mode ................................................................18

Choosing a Shooting Mode ............................................18

Shooting Mode Options .................................................19

r PANORAMA ...........................................................21

Focus Lock ........................................................................24

d Exposure Compensation ..........................................26

F Macro Mode (Close-ups) ...........................................27

N Using the Flash (Intelligent Flash) ............................28

h Using the Self-Timer .................................................30

b Intelligent Face Detection .......................................31

More on Playback

Playback Options .............................................................32

I Favorites: Rating Pictures .........................................32

Playback Zoom ...............................................................33

Multi-Frame Playback ....................................................34

A Deleting Pictures ......................................................35

b Image Search ............................................................36

k PhotoBook Assist......................................................37

Creating a PhotoBook.....................................................37

Viewing Photobooks ......................................................38

Editing and Deleting Photobooks ...................................38

Viewing Panoramas ........................................................39

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Table of Contents

Movies

Connections

Menus

Movies

Recording Movies ............................................................40

Viewing Movies ...............................................................42

Connections

Viewing Pictures on TV ...................................................43

Printing Pictures via USB ................................................44

Printing the DPOF Print Order.........................................46

Viewing Pictures on a Computer ....................................48

Windows: Installing MyFinePix Studio ...........................48

Macintosh: Installing FinePixViewer...............................50

Connecting the Camera ..................................................52

Menus

Using the Menus: Shooting Mode ..................................55

Using the Shooting Menu...............................................55

Shooting Menu Options .................................................55

A SHOOTING MODE ....................................................55

N ISO ........................................................................55

O IMAGE SIZE ............................................................56

T IMAGE QUALITY .....................................................57

P FINEPIX COLOR .......................................................57

D WHITE BALANCE ....................................................58

R CONTINUOUS .........................................................58

b FACE DETECTION .....................................................59

F AF MODE ...............................................................59

P MODE....................................................................59

O QUALITY ................................................................59

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Using the Menus: Playback Mode ..................................60

Using the Pla

Playback Menu Options ..................................................60

yback Menu ...............................................60

k PHOTOBOOK ASSIST ................................................60

b IMAGE SEARCH ......................................................60

A ERASE ...................................................................60

j MARK FOR UPLOAD TO ............................................61

I SLIDE SHOW ..........................................................62

B RED EYE REMOVAL .................................................62

D PROTECT ................................................................63

G CROP .....................................................................63

O RESIZE ...................................................................64

C IMAGE ROTATE .......................................................64

K PRINT ORDER (DPOF) ..............................................64

Table of Contents

The Setup Menu ..............................................................65

Using the Setup Menu ....................................................65

Setup Menu Options ......................................................66

F DATE/TIME .............................................................66

N TIME DIFFERENCE ...................................................66

L a ......................................................66

o SILENT MODE .........................................................66

R RESET ....................................................................67

K FORMAT ................................................................67

A IMAGE DISP. ...........................................................67

B FRAME NO. ............................................................68

G OPERATION VOL. .....................................................68

H SHUTTER VOLUME ..................................................68

e SHUTTER SOUND ....................................................69

I PLAYBACK VOLUME ................................................69

J LCD BRIGHTNESS ....................................................69

E LCD MODE .............................................................69

M AUTO POWER OFF ...................................................69

L DIGITAL IS ..............................................................69

B RED EYE REMOVAL .................................................70

m BLINK DETECTION ...................................................70

D DIGITAL ZOOM .......................................................71

p MOVIE ZOOM TYPE .................................................71

n SAVE ORG IMAGE ....................................................71

O BACK

GROUND COLOR ..............................................72

c GUIDANCE DISPLAY ................................................72

Q VIDEO SYSTEM .......................................................72

T BATTERY TYPE ........................................................72

P DISCHARGE (Ni-MH Batteries Only) ..........................73

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Table of Contents

Technical Notes

Troubleshooting

Appendix

Technical Notes

Optional Accessories .......................................................74

Printing ........................................................................74

Computer Related ..........................................................74

Audio/Visual .................................................................74

Accessories from FUJIFILM..............................................75

Caring for the Camera .....................................................76

Storage and Use .............................................................76

Water and Sand.............................................................76

Condensation ................................................................76

Cleaning .........................................................................77

Traveling ........................................................................77

Troubleshooting

Problems and Solutions ..................................................78

Warning Messages and Displays ....................................83

Appendix

Tips and Tricks..................................................................87

Memory Card Capacity ....................................................90

FinePix AX350 to AX395/AV250 to AV295 ........................90

FinePix AX300 to AX345/AV200 to AV245 ........................91

Speciﬁ cations ..................................................................92

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Before You Begin

Symbols and Conventions

Supplied Accessories

Attaching the Strap

Before You Begin

Symbols and Conventions

The following symbols are used in this manual: Q : This information should be read before use to ensure correct operation. R : Additional information that may be helpful when using the camera. P : Other pages in this manual on which related information may be found.

Menus and other text in the LCD monitor are shown in bold. In the illustra- tions in this manual, displays may be simpliﬁ ed for explanatory purposes.

Supplied Accessories

The following items are included with the camera:

• Strap

• User Guide

AA alkaline (LR6)

batteries (×2)

Attaching the Strap

Attach the strap as shown.

USB cable CD-ROM

(contains this manual)

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Parts of the Camera

For more information, refer to the page listed to the right of each item.

Selector button

Move cursor up

d (exposure compensation) button (P 26)

b (delete) button (P x)

MENU/OK button

Move cursor left

F (macro) button (P 27)

Move cursor down

h (self-timer) button (P 30)

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Move cursor right

N (ﬂ ash) button (P 28)

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1 Shutter button .............................................................. 16

2 ON/OFF button ............................................................. 11

3 Flash ............................................................................. 28

4 Self-timer lamp ............................................................ 30

5 Lens and lens cover

6 Microphone .................................................................. 40

7 LCD monitor .................................................................... 4

8 DISP (display)/BACK button .....................................5, 13

o (silent mode) button

................................................x

9 W (zoom out) button ...............................................15, 33

10 T (zoom in) button ...................................................15, 33

* Press and hold the DISP/BACK button until o is displayed.

Parts of the Camera

11 a (playback) button................................................... 17

12 USB multi-connector .........................................43, 44, 52

13 Strap eyelet ....................................................................1

14 Batter y-chamber cover ................................................... 6

15 Tripod mount

16 Speaker ......................................................................... 42

17 Memory card slot ............................................................ 7

18 Battery chamber .............................................................6

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Parts of the Camera

Camera Displays

10 : 00

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Camera Displays

The following types of indicator may be displayed during shooting and playback. Indicators vary with camera settings.

■ Shooting

6 Focus warning .........................................................16, 83

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10 : 00

800

1 Shooting mode ............................................................. 18

2 Intelligent Face Detection indicator .............................. 31

3 Continuous shooting mode ........................................... 58

4 Silent mode indicator ................................................3, 66

5 Focus frame .................................................................. 24

7 Number of available frames .......................................... 90

8 Sensitivity ..................................................................... 55

9 Image size/Image quality ........................................56, 57

10 FINEPIX color ................................................................ 57

11 White balance ............................................................... 58

12 Battery level ................................................................... 5

13 Blur warning ............................................................29, 83

14 Exposure compensation ................................................ 26

15 Shutter speed/Aperture

16 Date and time ............................................................... 13

17 Self-timer indicator ...................................................... 30

18 Macro (close-up) mode ................................................. 27

19 Flash mode ................................................................... 28

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Parts of the Camera

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1 / 250

4.5

4:3

Battery Level

Indicator

Description

NO ICON

Hiding and Viewing Indicators

■ Playback

1 Playback mode indicator..........................................17, 32

100-0001

400

4:3

YouTube

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Battery Level

4.5

10 : 00 AM

Battery level is shown as follows:

Indicator

NO ICON Batteries are partially discharged.

B (red) A (blinks red)

Hiding and Viewing Indicators

Batteries are low. Replace as soon as possible. Batteries are exhausted. Turn camera oﬀ and replace batteries.

Press DISP/BACK to cycle through shooting and playback indicators as follows:

• Shooting: Indicators displayed/indicators hidden/best framing

• Playback: Indicators displayed/indicators hidden/I favorites

2 Intelligent Face Detection indicator .........................31, 62

3 Red-eye removal indicator ............................................ 62

4 Silent mode indicator ................................................3, 66

5 Gift image ..................................................................... 32

6 Frame number .............................................................. 68

7 Mark for upload to ........................................................ 61

8 Photobook assist........................................................... 37

9 Favorites ....................................................................... 32

10 DPOF print indicator...................................................... 46

11 Protected image ........................................................... 63

Description

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First Steps

Inserting the Batteries and a Memory Card

First Steps

Inserting the Batteries and a Memory Card

Insert the batteries and memory card as described below.

Open the battery-chamber cover.

R Be sure the camera is oﬀ before opening the

battery-chamber cover.

Q Do not open the battery-chamber cover

when the camera is on. Failure to observe this precaution could result in damage to image ﬁ les or memory cards.

Q Do not use excessive force when handling the battery-chamber cover.

Insert the batteries.

Insert the batteries in the orientation shown by the “+“ and “–“ marks.

Q Insert the batteries in the correct orientation. Q Never use batteries with peeling or damaged casing or mix old and

new batteries, batteries with diﬀ erent charge levels, or batteries of diﬀ erent types. Failure to observe these precautions could

result in the batteries leaking or overheating.

Q Never use manganese or Ni-Cd batteries.

Battery casing

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Inserting the Batteries and a Memory Card

Insert the memory card.

Holding the memory card in the orientation shown at right, slide it in until it clicks into place at the back of the slot.

Q Be sure card is in the correct orientation;

do not insert at an angle or use force.

Q SD/SDHC memory cards can be locked, making it im-

possible to format the card or to record or delete images. Before inserting an SD/SDHC memory card, slide the write-protect switch to the unlocked position.

Close the battery-chamber cover.

Click

Write-protect switch

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Inserting the Batteries and a Memory Card

Removing the Memory Card

Before removing the memory card, turn the camera oﬀ and open the battery-cham- ber cover.

To remove the memory card, press it in and release it slowly. The card can then be removed by hand. When a memory card is removed, the card could come out of the slot too quickly. Use your ﬁ nger to hold it and gently release the card.

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Inserting the Batteries and a Memory Card

QQMemory Cards

■ Compatible Memory Cards

FUJIFILM and SanDisk SD and SDHC memory cards have been approved for use in the camera. A complete list of approved memory cards is available at http://www.fujifilm.com/support/digital_cameras/compatibility/. Operation is not guaranteed with other cards. The camera can not be used with xD-Picture Cards or MultiMediaCard (MMC) devices.

Memory Cards

• Do not turn the camera oﬀ or remove the memory card while the memory card is being formatted or data are being recorded to or deleted from the card. Failure to observe this precaution

could damage the card.

• Format SD/SDHC memory cards before ﬁ rst use, and be sure to reformat all memory cards after using them in a computer or other device. For more information on formatting memory cards, see “K FORMAT” (P 67).

• Memory cards are small and can be swallowed; keep out of reach of children. If a child swallows a memory card, seek medical assistance immediately.

• miniSD or microSD adapters that are larger or smaller than the standard dimensions of an SD/SDHC memory card may not eject normally; if the card does not eject, take the camera to an authorized service representative. Do not forcibly remove the card.

• Do not aﬃ x labels to memory cards. Peeling labels can cause camera malfunction.

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Inserting the Batteries and a Memory Card

• Movie recording may be interrupted with some types of SD/SDHC memory card. Use

a G card or better when shooting HD movies.

• Formatting a memory card in the camera creates a folder in which pictures are stored. Do not rename or delete this folder or use a computer or other device to edit, delete, or rename image ﬁ les. Always use the camera to delete pictures; before editing or renaming ﬁ les, copy them to a computer and edit or rename the copies, not the originals.

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Turning the Camera on and Oﬀ

Shooting Mode

RRSwitching to Playback Mode

Playback Mode

RRSwitching to Shooting Mode

Turning the Camera on and Oﬀ

Shooting Mode

Press the ON/OFF button to turn the camera on. The lens will extend and the lens cover will open.

Playback Mode

To turn the camera on and begin playback, press the a button for about a second.

Press ON/OFF again to turn the camera oﬀ .

Switching to Playback Mode

Press the a button to start playback. Press the shutter button halfway to return to shooting mode.

Press the a button again or press the ON/OFF button to turn the camera oﬀ .

Switching to Shooting Mode

To exit to shooting mode, press the shutter button halfway. Press the a button to return to playback.

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Turning the Camera on and Oﬀ

RRAuto Power Oﬀ

Q Forcibly obstructing the lens could cause damage or product malfunction. Q Fingerprints and other marks on the lens can aﬀ ect pictures. Keep the lens clean. Q The ON/OFF button does not completely end the supply of power to the camera.

Auto Power Oﬀ

The camera will turn oﬀ automatically if no operations are performed for the length of time selected for M AUTO POWER OFF (P 69).

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Basic Setup

A language-selection dialog is displayed the ﬁ rst time the camera is turned on. Set up the camera as described below (you can reset the clock or change languages at any time using the F DATE/TIME or L a options in the setup menu; for information on displaying the setup menu, see page 65).

Highlight a language and press MENU/OK.

R Press DISP/BACK to skip the current step. Any steps you skip

will be displayed the next time the camera is turned on.

START MENU

ENGLISH

FRANCAIS DEUTSCH

NOSET

The date and time will be displayed. Press the selector

left or right to highlight the year, month, day, hour, or minute and press up or down to change. To change the order in which the year, month, and day are displayed,

DATE/TIME NOT SET

2013 2012

2011

YY. MM. DD

2010 2009

1. 1 12

NOSET

highlight the date format and press the selector up or down. Press MENU/OK when settings are complete.

R If Ni-MH batteries inserted in the camera, use T BAT TERY TYPE in the setup menu

to specify the battery type.

R If the batteries are removed for an extended period, the camera clock will be reset

and the language-selection dialog will be displayed when the camera is turned on.

00 AM

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Basic Photography and Playback

Taking Pictures in

(Scene Recognition) Mode

scene recognition

The

Icon

The Scene Icon

Basic Photography and Playback

Taking Pictures in QQ

This section describes how to take pictures in QQ (

(Scene Recognition) Mode

scene recognition) mode. The camera automatically analyzes the composition and adjusts settings appropriately.

Turn the camera on.

Press the ON/OFF button to turn the camera on.

Q shooting indicators will be displayed.

The

Icon

This icon indicates that the camera continuously searches for faces to select the appropriate scene, increasing the drain on the batteries.

The Scene Icon

The camera selects the scene according to shooting conditions and the type of subject: b PORTRAIT (portraits), c LANDSCAPE (landscapes), d NIGHT (poorly-lit land- scapes), e MACRO (close ups), f NIGHT PORTRAIT (poorly-lit portraits), g BACKLIT PORTRAIT (backlit portraits), a AUTO (all other scenes)

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Taking Pictures in Q (Scene Recognition) Mode

Holding the Camera

Frame the picture.

Use the zoom buttons to frame the picture in the display.

Zoom out Zoom in

Zoom indicator

Holding the Camera

Hold the camera steady with both hands and brace your elbows against your sides. Shaking or unsteady hands can blur your shots.

To prevent pictures that are out of focus or too dark (underexposed), keep your ﬁ ngers and other objects away from the lens and ﬂ ash.

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Taking Pictures in Q (Scene Recognition) Mode

The Shutter Button

Focus.

Press the shutter button halfway to focus.

R The lens may make a noise when the camera focuses; this

is normal.

If the camera is able to focus, it will beep twice.

If the camera is unable to focus, the focus frame will turn red, s will be dis-

played. Change the composition or use focus lock (P 24).

Shoot.

Smoothly press the shutter button the rest of the way down to take the picture.

R If the subject is poorly lit, the ﬂ ash may ﬁ re when the pic-

ture is taken. For information on using the ﬂ ash when lighting is poor, see “N Using the Flash (Intelligent Flash)” (P 28).

The Shutter Button

The shutter button has two positions. Pressing the shutter button halfway sets focus and exposure; to shoot, press the shutter button the rest of the way down.

Double

beep

Click

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Viewing Pictures

Pictures can be viewed in the LCD monitor. When taking important photographs, take a test shot and check the results.

Press the a button.

The most recent picture will be displayed.

View additional pictures.

Press the selector right to view pictures in the order recorded, left to view pictures in reverse order.

Press the shutter button to exit to shooting mode.

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Shooting Mode

Choosing a Shooting Mode

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Shooting Mode

Choose a shooting mode according to the scene or type of subject.

Choosing a Shooting Mode

Press MENU/OK to display the shooting menu.

Highlight A SHOOTING MODE and press the se-

lector right to display shooting mode options.

Highlight the desired mode and press MENU/OK.

Press DISP/BACK to exit to shooting mode.

SHOOTING MENU

SHOOTING MODE

SET

EXIT

SCENE RECOGNITION

Selects optimum camera settings for certain modes.

CANCELSET

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Shooting Mode Options

Scene

Description

QQ SCENE RECOGNITION

BB AUTO

P PROGRAM AE

FF MOVIE CC NATURAL & DD NATURAL LIGHT LL PORTRAIT DD BABY MODE

KK SMILE&SHOOT

MM LANDSCAPE rr PANORAMA NN SPORT OO NIGHT HH NIGHT (TRIPOD)

PP FIREWORKS

QQ SUNSET

Shooting Mode Options

Scene

SCENE RECOGNITION

AUTO

P PROGRAM AE

MOVIE

NATURAL & NN NATURAL LIGHT

PORTRAIT

BABY MODE

SMILE&SHOOT

LANDSCAPE

PANORAMA SPORT NIGHT

NIGHT (TRIPOD)

FIREWORKS

SUNSET

Shooting Mode

Description

The camera automatically analyzes the composition and selects a scene according to shooting conditions and the type of subject.

Choose for crisp, clear snapshots. This mode is recommended in most situations.

Options for white balance and AF mode will be fully available and exposure compensation can be adjusted manually.

Shoot a movie with sound. The camera takes two shots: one without the ﬂ ash and one with. Capture natural lighting under low-light conditions. Choose for portraits. Choose for natural skin tones when taking portraits of infants. The shutter is released automatically when Intelligent Face Detection

detects a smiling face. Choose for daylight shots of buildings and landscapes. Take up to three pictures and join them together to form a panorama. Choose when photographing moving subjects. Choose this mode for poorly lit twilight or night scenes. Choose this mode for slow shutter speeds when shooting at night. Slow shutter speeds are used to capture the expanding burst of light

from a ﬁ rework. Choose this mode to record the vivid colors in sunrises and sunsets.

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Shooting Mode

Scene

Description

RR SNOW

SS BEACH UU PARTY VV FLOWER WW TEXT

Scene

SNOW

BEACH PARTY FLOWER

TEXT

Description

Choose for crisp, clear shots that capture the brightness of scenes dominated by shining white snow.

Choose for crisp, clear shots that capture the brightness of sunlit beaches. Capture indoor background lighting under low-light conditions. Choose for vivid close-ups of ﬂ owers. Take clear pictures of text or drawings in print.

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Shooting Mode

■ r PANORAMA

In this mode, you can take up to three pictures and join them together to form a panorama. Use of a tripod is recommended to assist in composing overlapping shots. The camera zooms all the way out and zoom remains ﬁ xed at the widest angle until shooting is complete.

Select C AUTO for P MODE in the shooting menu (P 55).

Press the selector up to select a frame. Press the selector left or right to

highlight a pan direction and press MENU/OK.

Take a photograph. Exposure and white balance for the panorama are set

with the ﬁ rst shot.

Frame the next shot to overlap with the previous picture by superimpos-

ing y on + so that they form a solid circle (z). The camera will release the

shutter automatically.

Pan direction

END CANCEL

Display after 1st shot Shutter released

END CANCEL

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Shooting Mode

For Best Results

Printing Panoramas

Take the last shot as described in Step 4.

R To end shooting and create a panorama after the ﬁ rst or second shot, press the

multi selector up after completing Step 3 or Step 4 and proceed to Step 6.

Press MENU/OK to save the picture.

Q Panoramas are created from multiple frames. The camera may in some cases be

unable to stitch the frames together perfectly.

Q The desired results may not be achieved with moving subjects, subjects close to

the camera, unvarying subjects such as the sky or a ﬁ eld of grass, subjects that are in constant motion, such as waves and waterfalls, or subjects that undergo marked changes in brightness. Panoramas may be blurred if the subject is poorly lit.

For Best Results

For best results, be careful not to tilt the camera backward or forward or to either side and try not to move the camera while y and + are aligned to form a solid circle.

Printing Panoramas

Depending on the page size and the size of the panorama, panoramas may print with their edges cropped out or with wide margins at the top and bottom or at both sides.

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Shooting Mode

Framing Panoramas Manually

Follow the steps below if the desired results are not achieved with C AUTO se- lected for P MODE:

Select D MANUAL for P MODE in the shooting menu.

Select a frame and take the ﬁ rst shot.

Press MENU/OK to display a guide showing an edge of the picture you have just taken. Take

the next shot, framing it to overlap with the previous picture.

Guide

Display after 1st shot Frame next shot

Repeat Step 3 to take the third shot and then press MENU/OK to display the completed pan-

orama.

Press MENU/OK to save the picture.

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Focus Lock

To compose photographs with oﬀ -center subjects:

Fo cus:

Position the subject in the focus frame (U) and press the shutter button halfway to lock focus and exposure. Focus and exposure will remain locked while the shutter button is pressed halfway (AF/AE lock).

Recompose: Keep the button pressed halfway.

Shoot: Press the button all the way down.

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Focus Lock

Autofocus

Although the camera boasts a high-precision autofocus system, it may be unable to focus on the subjects listed below. If the camera is unable to focus, focus on another subject at the same distance and use focus lock to recompose the photograph.

• Very shiny subjects such as mirrors or car bodies.

• Fast-moving subjects.

• Subjects photographed through a window or other re-

ﬂ ective object.

• Dark subjects and subjects that absorb rather than reﬂ ect

light, such as hair or fur.

• Insubstantial subjects, such as smoke or ﬂ ame.

• Subjects that show little contrast with the background

(for example, subjects in clothing that is the same color as the background).

• Subjects positioned in front of or behind a high-contrast

object that is also in the focus frame (for example, a subject photographed against a backdrop of highly contrasting elements).

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d d Exposure Compensation

Exposure Compensation

To adjust exposure compensation when photographing very bright, very dark, or high-contrast subjects, press the selector up (d). Press the selector up or down to choose an exposure compensation value and then press MENU/OK.

Choose positive (+) values to increase exposure

Choose negative (–) values to reduce exposure

R A d icon and exposure indicator are displayed at settings other than ±0. Exposure

compensation is not reset when the camera is turned oﬀ ; to restore normal exposure control, choose a value of ±0.

R Turn the ﬂ ash oﬀ when using exposure compensation. R Exposure compensation is available only when P (PROGRAM AE) is selected for

shooting mode.

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F F Macro Mode (Close-ups)

Macro Mode (Close-ups)

For close-ups, press the selector left (F) and select F. When macro mode is in eﬀ ect, the camera focus-

es on subjects near the center of the frame. Use the zoom buttons to compose pictures (P 15).

To exit macro mode, press the selector left (F) and select H.

R Use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blur caused by

camera shake.

R The ﬂ ash may fail to light the entire subject at very short rang-

es. Increase the distance to the subject or adjust the range by zoom buttons and try again.

OFF

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N N Using the Flash (Intelligent Flash)

Option

Description

AUTO

((AUTO FLASH

((FORCED FLASH

((SUPPRESSED FLASH

((SLOW SYNCHRO

Using the Flash (Intelligent Flash)

When the ﬂ ash is used, the camera’s Intelligent Flash system instantly analyzes the scene based on such factors as the brightness of the subject, its position in the frame, and its distance from the camera. Flash output and sensitivity are adjusted to ensure that the main subject is correctly exposed while preserving the eﬀ ects of ambient background lighting, even in dimly-lit indoor scenes. Use the ﬂ ash when lighting is poor, for example when shooting at night or indoors under low light.

Press the selector right (N) and choose from the following ﬂ ash modes:

AUTO FLASH

According to shooting conditions

Option

AUTO//KK

AUTO FLASH))

FORCED FLASH))

SUPPRESSED FLASH))

SLOW SYNCHRO))

The ﬂ ash ﬁ res when required. Recommended in most situations.

The ﬂ ash ﬁ res whenever a picture is taken. Use for backlit subjects or for natural coloration when shooting in bright light.

The ﬂ ash does not ﬁ re even when the subject is poorly lit. Use of a tripod is recommended.

Capture both the main subject and the background under low light (note that brightly lit scenes may be overexposed).

Description

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N Using the Flash (Intelligent Flash)

Red-Eye Removal

R If the ﬂ ash will ﬁ re, p will be displayed when the shutter button is pressed halfway.

At slow shutter speeds, k will appear in the display to warn that pictures may be blurred; use of a tripod is recommended.

R Flash is charging if p blinks in yellow. Wait for completing the charge. R The ﬂ ash may ﬁ re several times with each shot. Do not move the camera until

shooting is complete.

R The ﬂ ash may cause vignetting.

Red-Eye Removal

When Intelligent Face Detection (P 31) and red-eye removal (P 62) are on, red-eye removal is available in auto (K; RED EYE REDUCTION), ﬂ ash on (L; FORCED FLASH), and slow sync (M; RED EYE & SLOW) modes. Red-eye removal minimizes “red-eye” caused when light from the ﬂ ash is reﬂ ected from the subject’s retinas as shown in the illustration at right.

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h h Using the Self-Timer

Option

Description

Using the Self-Timer

To use the self-timer, press the selector down (h) and choose from the following options:

OFF

Option

T (OFF) Self-timer oﬀ .

S (10 SEC)

R (2 SEC)

The shutter is released ten seconds after the shutter button is pressed. Use for self-portraits. The self-timer lamp on the front of the camera blinks while the timer counts down.

The shutter is released two seconds after the shutter button is pressed. Use to reduce blur caused by the camera moving when the shutter-release button is pressed. The self-timer lamp will blink as the timer counts down.

Description

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b b Intelligent Face Detection

Intelligent Face Detection

Intelligent Face Detection sets focus and exposure for human faces anywhere in the frame, preventing the camera from focusing on the background in group portraits. Choose for shots that emphasize portrait subjects.

To use Intelligent Face Detection, press MENU/OK to display the shooting menu and select ON for b FACE DETECTION. Faces can be detected with the camera in vertical or horizontal orientation; if a face is detected, it will be indicated by a green border. If there is more than one face in the frame, the camera will select the face closest to the center; other faces are indicated by white borders.

Q In some modes, the camera may set exposure for the frame as a whole rather than

the portrait subject.

Q If the subject moves as the shutter button is pressed, their face may not be in the

area indicated by the green border when the picture is taken.

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Playback Options

100-0001

I I Favorites: Rating Pictures

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Playback Options

To view the most recent picture in the LCD monitor, press the a button.

100-0001

Press the selector right to view pictures in the order recorded, left to view pictures in reverse order. Keep the selector pressed to scroll rapidly to the desired frame.

R Pictures taken using other cameras are indicated by a m (“gift image”) icon during

playback.

Favorites: Rating Pictures

To rate the picture currently displayed in full-frame playback, press DISP/BACK and press the selector up and down to select from zero to ﬁ ve stars.

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Playback Options

Playback Zoom

Press T to zoom in on pictures displayed in single-frame playback; press W to zoom out. When the picture is zoomed in, the selector can be used to view areas of the image not currently visible in the display.

Zoom indicator

Navigation window shows portion of image currently displayed in LCD monitor

Press DISP/BACK to exit zoom.

R The maximum zoom ratio varies with image size. Playback zoom is not available

with cropped or resized copies saved at a size of a or smaller.

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Playback Options

Multi-Frame Playback

100-0001

Multi-Frame Playback

Pressing W when a picture is shown full-frame in the LCD monitor displays the current image with previous and following images in the background. Press

W to increase the number of images displayed to two, nine, or one hundred, T to view fewer images.

100-0001

When two or more images are displayed, use the selector to highlight images and press MENU/OK to view the highlighted image full frame. In the nine- and hundred-frame displays, use the selector to view more pictures.

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A A Deleting Pictures

Option

Description

FRAME

SELECTED FRAMES

ALL FRAMES

Deleting Pictures

SET

PLAYBACK MENU

ERASE

BACK

FRAME SELECTED FRAMES ALL FRAMES

To delete individual pictures, multiple selected pictures, or all pictures, press MENU/OK, select A ERASE (P 60), and choose from the options below. Note that deleted pictures can not be re-

covered. Copy important pictures to a computer or other storage device before proceeding.

Option

FRAME

Press the selector left or right to scroll through pictures and press MENU/OK to delete the current picture (a conﬁ rmation dialog is not displayed).

Highlight pictures and press MENU/OK to select or deselect (pictures that

SELECTED FRAMES

are protected or in a print order are shown by S). When the operation is complete, press DISP/BACK to display a conﬁ rmation dialog, then highlight OK and press MENU/OK to delete the selected pictures.

A conﬁ rmation dialog will be displayed; highlight OK and press MENU/OK to

ALL FRAMES

delete all unprotected pictures. Pressing DISP/BACK cancels deletion; note that any pictures deleted before the button was pressed can not be recovered.

R Protected pictures can not be deleted. Remove protection from any pictures you

wish to delete (P 63).

R If a message appears stating that the selected images are part of a DPOF print order,

press MENU/OK to delete the pictures.

Description

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b b Image Search

Image Search

Search for pictures.

Select b IMAGE SEARCH in the playback menu (P 60), highlight one of

the following search criteria, and press MENU/OK:

• BY DATE: Search by date.

• BY FACE: Search for faces from the face recognition database.

I FAVORITES: Search by rating.

• BY

• BY SCENE: Search by scene.

• BY TYPE OF DATA: Find all still pictures or all movies.

• BY UPLOAD MARK: Find all pictures selected for upload to a speciﬁ ed destination.

Select a search condition. Only pictures that match the search condition

will be displayed. To delete or protect selected pictures or to view the search results in a slide show, press MENU/OK and choose A ERASE (P 35), D PROTECT (P 63), or I SLIDE SHOW (P 62).

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k k PhotoBook Assist

Creating a PhotoBook

PhotoBook Assist

Create books from your favorite photos.

Creating a PhotoBook

Select NEW BOOK for k PHOTOBOOK ASSIST in the playback menu

(P 60) and choose from the following options:

• SELECT FROM ALL: Choose from all available pictures.

• SELECT BY IMAGE SEARCH: Choose from pictures matching selected search

conditions (P

R Neither photographs a or smaller nor movies can be selected for photobooks.

Scroll through the images and press the selector up to select or deselect.

To display the current image on the cover, press the selector down. Press MENU/OK to exit when the book is complete.

R The ﬁ rst picture selected becomes the cover image. Press the selector down to

select a diﬀ erent image for the cover.

Select COMPLETE PHOTOBOOK (to select all photos or all photos match-

ing the speciﬁ ed search conditions for the book, choose SELECT ALL). The new book will be added to the list in the photobook assist menu.

Q Books can contain up to 300 pictures. Q Books that contain no photos are automatically deleted.

36).

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k PhotoBook Assist

Viewing Photobooks

Editing and Deleting Photobooks

Photobooks

Viewing Photobooks

Highlight a book in the photobook assist menu and press MENU/OK to display the book, then press the selector left or right to scroll through the pictures.

Editing and Deleting Photobooks

Display the photobook and press MENU/OK. The following options will be displayed; select the desired option and follow the on-screen instructions.

• EDIT: Edit the book as described in “Creating a PhotoBook” (P 37).

• ERASE: Delete the book.

Photobooks

Photobooks can be copied to a computer using the supplied MyFinePix Studio software.

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Viewing Panoramas

If you press the selector down when a panorama is displayed full frame, the camera will play back the picture from left to right. To pause playback, press the selector down; press the selector down again to resume. To delete the panorama, press the selector up (b) when playback is paused. To exit to fullframe playback, press the selector up while panorama playback is in progress.

PLAY

STOP PAUSE

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Movies

Recording Movies

Zoom adjustment

Movies

Recording Movies

Shoot short movies with sound. During recording, z REC

REC

and the time remaining will be displayed in the LCD monitor and sound will be recorded via the built-in microphone (be careful not to cover the microphone during recording).

Press MENU/OK to display the shooting menu and select F MOVIE for

A SHOOTING MODE (P 18). Use zoom buttons to frame the subject.

Press the shutter button all the way down to start recording.

To end recording, press the shutter button again. Recording ends auto-

matically when the movie reaches maximum length or memory is full.

Zoom adjustment

Zoom can be adjusted while recording is in progress. Select the type of zoom available for p

blocks sound being recorded when zooming.

MOVIE ZOOM TYPE in the setup menu. Selecting 2 OPTICAL

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Recording Movies

R Before recording, select a frame size using the O QUALITY option in the shooting

menu. Select h 1280 (1280 × 720) for an aspect ratio of 16 : 9 (High Deﬁ nition), f (640 × 480) to record standard deﬁ nition movies, or g (320 × 240) for longer movies.

R Focus, exposure, and white balance are adjusted automatically throughout record-

ing. The color and brightness of the image may vary from that displayed before recording begins.

R Sounds made by the camera may be recorded.

Q Do not open the battery-chamber cover during shooting or saving a movie on a

memory card. Failure to observe this precaution could prevent the movie from being played back.

Q Vertical or horizontal streaks may appear in movies containing very bright subjects.

This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction.

Q The temperature of the camera may rise if it is used to record movies for an ex-

tended period or if the ambient temperature is high. This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction.

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Viewing Movies

Option

Description

Start/pause

playback

End playback/

delete

Advance/

rewind

Adjust volume

100-006

Viewing Movies

During playback, movies are displayed in the LCD monitor as shown at right. The following operations can be performed while a movie is displayed:

Option

Start/pause

playback

End playback/

delete

Advance/

rewind

Adjust volume

Press the selector down to start playback. Press again to pause.

Press the selector up to end playback. If playback is not in progress, pressing the selector up will delete the movie.

Press the selector right to advance, left to rewind. If playback is paused, the movie will advance or rewind one frame each time the selector is pressed.

Press MENU/OK to pause playback and display volume controls. Press the selector up or down to adjust the volume and press MENU/OK to exit. Volume can also be adjusted from the setup menu.

Q Do not cover the speaker during playback.

Description

100-006

PLAY

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Connections

Viewing Pictures on TV

Connections

Viewing Pictures on TV

Connect the camera to a TV to show pictures to a group.

Turn the camera oﬀ and connect an optional A/V cable as shown below.

Connect yellow plug to video-in jack

Insert into USB multi-connector

Q When connecting cables, be sure the connectors are fully inserted.

R Image quality may drop during movie playback. R To view high deﬁ nition movies on a high deﬁ nition TV, the optional accessory

is required (P 74, 75).

Tune the television to the video input channel. See the documentation

Connect white plug to audio-in jack

supplied with the television for details.

Press the a button for about a second to turn the camera on. The camera

monitor turns oﬀ and pictures and movies are played back on the TV. Note that the camera volume controls have no eﬀ ect on sounds played on the TV; use the television volume controls to adjust the volume.

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Printing Pictures via USB

If the printer supports PictBridge, the camera can be connected directly to the printer as shown below and pictures can be printed without ﬁ rst being copied to a computer. Note that depending on the printer, not all the functions described below may be supported.

Connect the supplied USB cable as shown and turn the printer on.

Press the a button for about a second to turn the camera on.

Press the selector left or right to display a picture you wish to print.

Press the selector up or down to choose the number of copies (up to 99).

Repeat steps 3–4 to select additional pictures. Press MENU/OK to display a

conﬁ rmation dialog when settings are complete.

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Printing Pictures via USB

Printing the Date of Recording

Press MENU/OK to start printing. Printing can be interrupted by pressing

DISP/BACK, but note that some printers may not respond immediately. If the

printer stops before printing is complete, turn the camera oﬀ and then on again.

After conﬁ rming that PRINTING has cleared from the camera display, turn

the camera oﬀ and disconnect the USB cable.

R Pictures can be printed from a memory card that has been formatted in the camera. R If no pictures are selected, the camera will print one copy of the current picture. R Page size, print quality, and border selections are made using the printer.

Printing the Date of Recording

To print the date of recording on pictures, press DISP/BACK in the PictBridge display and select PRINT WITH DATE s in the PictBridge menu (to print pictures without the date of recording, select PRINT WITHOUT DATE).

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Printing Pictures via USB

Printing the DPOF Print Order

DPOF

Printing the DPOF Print Order

The K PRINT ORDER (DPOF) option in the playback menu can be used to create a digital “print order” for PictBridge-compatible printers (P 74) or devices that support DPOF.

DPOF

DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a standard that allows pictures to be printed from “print orders” stored on a memory card. The information in the order includes the pictures to be printed and the number of copies of each picture.

Select playback mode and press MENU/OK to display the playback menu.

Highlight K PRINT ORDER (DPOF) and press MENU/OK.

Highlight one of the following options and press MENU/OK:

• WITH DATE s: Print the date of recording on pictures.

• WITHOUT DATE: Do not print the date of recording on pictures.

R Some printers do not support date printing. See the printer manual for details.

Press the selector left or right to display a picture you wish to add to or

remove from the print order.

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Printing Pictures via USB

Press the selector up or down to choose the number of copies (up to 99).

To remove a picture from the print order, press the selector down until the number of copies is zero.

Repeat Steps 4–5 to complete the print order and press MENU/OK when

settings are complete.

A conﬁ rmation dialog will be displayed. Press MENU/OK to save the print

order.

R Print orders can contain a maximum of 999 pictures. R If a memory card is inserted containing a print order created by another camera,

a message will be displayed. Create a new print order as described above.

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Viewing Pictures on a Computer

Windows: Installing MyFinePix Studio

Windows 7

Windows Vista

Windows XP

CPU

3 GHz Pentium 4 or better

2 GHz Pentium 4 or

better

RAM

1 GB or more

512 MB or more

Free disk space

15 GB or more

2 GB or more

Video

Other

Viewing Pictures on a Computer

The supplied software can be used to copy pictures to a computer, where they can be stored, viewed, organized, and printed. Before proceeding, install the software as described below. Do NOT connect the camera to the computer until installation is complete.

Windows: Installing MyFinePix Studio

Conﬁ rm that the computer meets the following system requirements:

CPU

RAM

Free disk space

Video

Other

* Other versions of Windows are not supported. Only pre-installed operating systems are

supported; operation is not guaranteed on home-built computers or computers that have been upgraded from earlier versions of Windows.

Start the computer. Log in to an account with administrator privileges

• 1024 × 768 pixels or more with 24-bit color or better

• A graphics processing unit (GPU) that supports DirectX 7 or later

• Built-in USB port recommended. Operation is not guaranteed with other USB ports.

• Internet connection (broadband recommended) required to install .NET Framework (if necessary), to use auto update feature, and when performing such tasks as sharing pictures on-line or via e-mail.

Windows 7

3 GHz Pentium 4 or better

1 GB or more

15 GB or more

Windows Vista

Windows XP

2 GHz Pentium 4 or

512 MB or more

2 GB or more

better

before proceeding.

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Viewing Pictures on a Computer

Windows 7/Windows Vista

If the Installer Does Not Start Automatically

Exit any applications that may be running and insert the installer CD in a

CD-ROM drive.

Windows 7/Windows Vista

If an AutoPlay dialog is displayed, click SETUP.EXE. A “User Account Control” dialog will then be displayed; click Ye s ( Windows 7) or Allow (Windows Vista).

The installer will start automatically; click Install MyFinePix Studio and follow the on-screen instructions to install MyFinePix Studio.

If the Installer Does Not Start Automatically

If the installer does not start automatically, select Computer or My Computer from the Start menu, then double-click the FINEPIX CD icon to open the FINEPIX CD window and double-click setup or SETUP.EXE.

If prompted to install Windows Media Player, DirectX, or .NET Framework,

follow the on-screen instructions to complete installation.

Remove the installer CD from the CD-ROM drive when installation is com-

plete. Store the installer CD in a dry location out of direct sunlight in case you need to re-install the software.

Installation is now complete. Proceed to “Connecting the Camera” (P 52).

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Viewing Pictures on a Computer

Macintosh: Installing FinePixViewer

CPU

RAM

Free disk space

Video

Other

Macintosh: Installing FinePixViewer

Conﬁ rm that the computer meets the following system requirements:

CPU PowerPC or Intel

Pre-installed copies of Mac OS X version 10.3.9–10.6 (visit http://www.fujifilm.

com/support/digital_cameras/compatibility/ for more information)

RAM 256 MB or more

Free disk space

Video 800 × 600 pixels or more with thousands of colors or better

Other

After starting the computer and quitting any applications that may be run-

A minimum of 200 MB required for installation with 400 MB available when FinePixViewer is running

Built-in USB port recommended. Operation is not guaranteed with other USB ports.

ning, insert the installer CD in a CD-ROM drive and double-click Installer for Mac OS X.

An installer dialog will be displayed; click Installing FinePixViewer to start

installation. Enter an administrator name and password when prompted and click OK, then follow the on-screen instructions to install FinePixViewer. Click Exit to quit the installer when installation is complete.

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Viewing Pictures on a Computer

Remove the installer CD from the CD-ROM drive. Note that you may be

unable to remove the CD if Safari is running; if necessary, quit Safari before removing the CD. Store the installer CD in a dry location out of direct sunlight in case you need to re-install the software.

Mac OS X 10.5 or earlier: Open the “Applications” folder, start Image Capture,

and select Preferences… from the Image Capture application menu. The Image Capture preferences dialog will be displayed; choose Other… in the When a camera is connected, open menu, then select FPVBridge in the “Applications/FinePixViewer” folder and click Open. Quit Image Capture.

Mac OS X 10.6: Connect the camera and turn it on. Open the “Applications” folder and start Image Capture. The camera will be listed under DEVICES; select the camera and choose FPVBridge from the Connecting this cam- era opens menu and click Choose. Quit Image Capture.

Installation is now complete. Proceed to “Connecting the Camera” (P 52).

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Viewing Pictures on a Computer

Connecting the Camera

If the pictures you wish to copy are stored on a memory card, insert the

card into the camera.

R Windows users may require the Windows CD when starting the software for

the ﬁ rst time.

Q Loss of power during transfer could result in loss of data or damage to the mem-

ory card. Insert fresh or fully-charged batteries before connecting the camera.

Turn the camera oﬀ and con-

nect the supplied USB cable as shown, making sure the connectors are fully inserted. Connect the camera directly to the computer; do not use a USB hub or keyboard.

Press the a button for about a second to turn the camera on. MyFinePix

Studio or FinePixViewer will start automatically; follow the on-screen instructions to copy pictures to the computer. To exit without copying pictures, click Cancel.

R If the software does not start automatically, it may not be correctly installed.

Disconnect the camera and reinstall the software.

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Viewing Pictures on a Computer

For more information on using the supplied software, start the application and select the appropriate option from the Help menu.

Q If a memory card containing a large number of images is inserted, there may be a

delay before the software starts and you may be unable to import or save images. Use a memory card reader to transfer pictures.

Q Make sure that the computer does not display a message stating that copying is in

progress before turning the camera oﬀ or disconnecting the USB cable. Failure to observe this precaution could result in loss of data or damage to the memory card.

Q Disconnect the camera before inserting or removing memory cards. Q In some cases, it may not be possible to access pictures saved to a network server

using the supplied software in the same way as on a standalone computer.

Q The user bears all applicable fees charged by the phone company or Internet ser-

vice provider when using services that require an Internet connection.

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Viewing Pictures on a Computer

Uninstalling the Supplied Software

Only uninstall the supplied software when it is no longer required or before beginning reinstallation. After quitting the software and disconnecting the camera, drag the “FinePixViewer” folder from “Applications” into the Trash and select Empty Trash in the Finder menu (Macintosh), or open the control panel and use “Programs and Features” (Windows 7/Windows Vista) or “Add or Remove Programs” ( Windows XP) to uninstall MyFinePix Studio. Under Windows, one or more conﬁ rmation dialogs may be displayed; read the contents carefully before clicking OK.

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Menus

Using the Menus: Shooting Mode

Using the Shooting Menu

Shooting Menu Options

AA SHOOTING MODE

((defaults to

N N ISO

((defaults to

AUTO)

100

ISO

3200

Bright

Scene

Dark

Less noticeable

Noise (mottling)

More noticeable

Option

Description

AUTO

3200 / 1600 / 800 / 400 / 200 / 100

Menus

Using the Menus: Shooting Mode

Using the Shooting Menu

To display the shooting menu, press MENU/OK in shooting mode. Highlight items and press the selector right to view options, then highlight an option and press MENU/OK. Press DISP/BACK to exit when settings are complete. The options available vary with the shooting mode selected.

Shooting Menu Options

SHOOTING MODE

Choose a shooting mode according to the type of subject (P 18).

ISO

Control the camera’s sensitivity to light. Higher values can reduce blur; note, however, that mottling may appear in pictures taken at high sensitivities.

100

Bright

Less noticeable

Option

AUTO

3200 / 1600 / 800 / 400 / 200 / 100

Sensitivity is adjusted automatically in response to shooting conditions.

Sensitivity is set to the speciﬁ ed value, which is shown in the display.

ISO

Scene

Noise (mottling)

Description

defaults to QQ))

defaults to

3200 Dark

More noticeable

AUTO)

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Using the Menus: Shooting Mode

O O IMAGE SIZE

((defaults to

4:3)

OO 4 : 3

Size Versus Aspect Ratio

Size

Option

Prints at sizes up to

O P Q

Aspect ratio

IMAGE SIZE

Choose the image size and aspect ratio at which pictures are recorded. Large pictures can be printed at large sizes with no drop in quality, while small pictures require less memory, allowing more pictures to be recorded.

Size Versus Aspect Ratio

Size

Option

34 × 25 cm (13.5 × 10 in.)

24 × 18 cm (9.5 × 7 in.)

P Q

17 × 13 cm (7 × 5 in.)

4 : 3: Pictures have the same proportions as the camera display.

3 : 2: Pictures have the same

proportions as a frame of 35 mm ﬁ lm.

Aspect ratio

Prints at sizes up to

16 : 9: Suited for display on

High Deﬁ nition (HD) devices.

defaults to OO

4 : 3

Size Aspect ratio

4:3)

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Using the Menus: Shooting Mode

T T IMAGE QUALITY

((defaults to

Option

Description

FINE

NORMAL

P P FINEPIX COLOR

((defaults to

Option

Description

cc FF-STANDARD

FF-CHROME

bb FF-B&W

RRSettings other than

STANDARD

are shown by an icon in the LCD monitor.

RRDepending on the subject, the eﬀ ects of

CHROME

may not be visible in the LCD

monitor.

IMAGE QUALITY

Choose how much image ﬁ les are compressed.

Option

FINE Low compression. Select for higher image quality.

NORMAL High compression. Select this option to store more pictures.

FINEPIX COLOR

Description

Enhance contrast and color saturation or take pictures in black and white.

Option

-STANDARD

-CHROME

-B&W

Settings other than cc FF-Depending on the subject, the eﬀ ects of aa FF-monitor.

Standard contrast and saturation. Recommended in most situations. Vivid contrast and color. Choose for vivid shots of ﬂ owers or enhanced greens

and blues in landscapes. Take pictures in black and white.

STANDARD

are shown by an icon in the LCD monitor.

Description

CHROME

may not be visible in the LCD

defaults to N)N)

defaults to cc))

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Using the Menus: Shooting Mode

D D WHITE BALANCE

((defaults to

AUTO)

Option

Description

AUTO

i j k l m n

RRResults vary with shooting conditions. Play pictures back after shooting to check colors in

the LCD monitor.

R R CONTINUOUS

((defaults to

OFF)

Option

Description

IITOP 3

OFF

RRFocus and exposure are determined by the ﬁ rst frame in each series. RRThe ﬂ ash turns oﬀ automatically. The previously selected ﬂ ash mode is restored when

OFF

selected for

CONTINUOUS

RRFrame rate varies with shutter speed. RRThe number of pictures that can be recorded depends on the memory available.

WHITE BALANCE

For natural colors, choose a setting that matches the light source.

Option

AUTO White balance adjusted automatically.

i j k l m n

Results vary with shooting conditions. Play pictures back after shooting to check colors in the LCD monitor.

CONTINUOUS

Capture motion in a series of pictures.

Option

TOP 3

OFF One photograph is taken each time the shutter button is pressed.

Focus and exposure are determined by the ﬁ rst frame in each series. The ﬂ ash turns oﬀ automatically. The previously selected ﬂ ash mode is restored when selected for RR Frame rate varies with shutter speed. The number of pictures that can be recorded depends on the memory available.

For subjects in direct sunlight. For subjects in the shade. Use under “daylight” ﬂ uorescent lights. Use under “warm white” ﬂ uorescent lights. Use under “cool white” ﬂ uorescent lights. Use under incandescent lighting.

The camera takes up to 3 pictures while the shutter button is pressed.

CONTINUOUS..

Description

defaults to

AUTO)

OFF

OFF)

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Using the Menus: Shooting Mode

b b FACE DETECTION

F F AF MODE

Option

Description

RRNote that in

mode, the camera focuses continuously, increasing the drain on the batteries,

and that the sound of the camera focusing may be audible.

P P MODE

((defaults to

OO QUALITY

((defaults to

FACE DETECTION

Choose whether the camera automatically detects and sets focus and exposure for human portrait subjects (P 31).

AF MODE

This option controls how the camera selects the focus area. Regardless of the option selected, the camera will focus on the subject in the center of the LCD monitor when macro mode is on.

Option

r CENTER

x TRACKING

Note that in xx and that the sound of the camera focusing may be audible.

MODE

Choose how panoramas are framed (P 21).

QUALITY

Choose a frame size for movies (P 41).

The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. Position the subject in the center focus area and press the selector left. Focus will

track the subject as it moves through the frame.

mode, the camera focuses continuously, increasing the drain on the batteries,

Description

defaults to CC))

defaults to hh))

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Using the Menus: Playback Mode

Using the Playback Menu

Playback Menu Options

k k PHOTOBOOK ASSIST

b b IMAGE SEARCH

A A ERASE

Using the Menus: Playback Mode

Using the Playback Menu

To display the playback menu, press MENU/OK in playback mode. Highlight items and press the selector right to view options, then highlight an option and press MENU/OK. Press DISP/BACK to exit when settings are complete.

Playback Menu Options

PHOTOBOOK ASSIST

Create books from your favorite photos (P 37).

IMAGE SEARCH

Search for pictures (P 36).

ERASE

Delete all or selected pictures (P 35).

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Using the Menus: Playback Mode

j j MARK FOR UPLOAD TO

RROnly movies can be selected for upload to YouTube. RRDuring playback, selected pictures are indicated by

YouTube

FACEBOOK

icons.

MARK FOR UPLOAD TO

Select pictures for upload to YouTube or Facebook using MyFinePix Studio (Windows only).

■ Selecting Pictures for Upload Select YouTube to choose movies for upload to YouTube, FACEBOOK to choose photos and

movies for upload to Facebook.

Press the selector left or right to display pictures and press MENU/OK to select or deselect. Press

DISP/BACK to exit when all the desired pictures are selected.

Only movies can be selected for upload to YouTube. During playback, selected pictures are indicated by jj

■ RESET ALL: Deselecting All Pic tures

Choose RESET ALL to deselect all pictures. If the number of pictures aﬀ ected is very large, a message will be displayed while the operation is in progress. Press DISP/BACK to exit before the operation is complete.

■ Uploading Pictures ( Windows Only)

Selected pictures can be uploaded using the YouTube/Facebook Upload option in MyFinePix Studio.

Select with camera

For information on installing MyFinePix Studio and connecting the camera to a computer, see “Viewing Pictures on a Computer” (P 48).

YouTube

or jj

FACEBOOK

Upload from computer

icons.

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Using the Menus: Playback Mode

I I SLIDE SHOW

((defaults to

MULTIPLE)

Option

Description NORMAL FADE-IN

NORMAL

FADE-IN

MULTIPLE

RRThe camera will not turn oﬀ automatically while a slide show is in progress.

B B RED EYE REMOVAL

RRRed eye may not be removed if the camera is unable to detect a face or the face is in proﬁ le.

Results may diﬀ er depending on the scene. Red eye can not be removed from pictures that

have already been processed using red-eye removal or pictures created with other devices. RRThe amount of time needed to process the image varies with the number of faces detected. RRCopies created with

RED EYE REMOVAL

are indicated by a

icon during playback.

defaults to

SLIDE SHOW

View pictures in an automated slide show. Choose the type of show and press MENU/OK to start. Press DISP/BACK at any time during the show to view on-screen help. The show can be ended at any time by pressing MENU/OK.

Option NORMAL FADE-IN

NORMAL gg

FADE-IN gg

MULTIPLE Display several pictures at once.

The camera will not turn oﬀ automatically while a slide show is in progress.

RED EYE REMOVAL

If the current picture is marked with a g icon to indicate that it was taken with Intelligent Face Detection, this option can be used to remove red-eye. The camera will analyze the image; if redeye is detected, the image will be processed to create a copy with reduced red-eye.

Display the desired picture.

Select B RED EYE REMOVAL in the playback menu.

Press MENU/OK.

Red eye may not be removed if the camera is unable to detect a face or the face is in proﬁ le. Results may diﬀ er depending on the scene. Red eye can not be removed from pictures that have already been processed using red-eye removal or pictures created with other devices. The amount of time needed to process the image varies with the number of faces detected. Copies created with

Press selector left or right to go back or skip ahead one frame. Select FADE-IN for fade transitions between frames.

As above, except that camera automatically zooms in on faces selected with Intelligent Face detection.

RED EYE REMOVAL

Description

are indicated by a

icon during playback.

MULTIPLE)

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Using the Menus: Playback Mode

D D PROTECT

QQProtected pictures will be deleted when the memory card is formatted (

67).

G G CROP

RRLarger crops produce larger copies; all copies have an aspect ratio of 4 : 3. If the size of the ﬁ nal

copy will be

, , OKOK will be displayed in yellow.

PROTECT

Protect pictures from accidental deletion.

Select D PROTECT in the playback menu.

Highlight one of the following options and press MENU/OK:

• FRAME: Protect selected pictures. Press the selector left or right to view pictures and press MENU/OK to select or deselect. Press DISP/BACK when the operation is complete.

• SET ALL: Protect all pictures.

• RESET ALL: Remove protection from all pictures.

Protected pictures will be deleted when the memory card is formatted (P

CROP

Create a cropped copy of the current picture.

Display the desired picture.

Select G CROP in the playback menu.

Use the zoom buttons to zoom in and out and use the selector to scroll the picture until the

desired portion is displayed.

Press MENU/OK to display a conﬁ rmation dialog.

Press MENU/OK again to save the cropped copy to a separate ﬁ le.

Larger crops produce larger copies; all copies have an aspect ratio of 4 : 3. If the size of the ﬁ nal copy will be

will be displayed in yellow.

67).

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Using the Menus: Playback Mode

OO RESIZE

RRThe sizes available vary with the size of the original image.

CC IMAGE ROTATE

RRProtected pictures can not be rotated. Remove protection before rotating pictures ( RRThe camera may not be able to rotate pictures created with other devices.

KK PRINT ORDER (DPOF)

RESIZE

Create a small copy of the current picture.

Display the desired picture.

Select O RESIZE in the playback menu.

Highlight a size and press MENU/OK to display a conﬁ rmation dialog.

Press MENU/OK to save the resized copy to a separate ﬁ le.

The sizes available vary with the size of the original image.

IMAGE ROTATE

Rotate pictures taken in tall orientation so that they are displayed in tall orientation in the LCD monitor.

Display the desired picture.

Select C IMAGE ROTATE in the playback menu.

Press the selector down to rotate the picture 90 ° clockwise, up to rotate it 90 ° counterclock-

wise.

Press MENU/OK. The picture automatically be displayed in the selected orientation whenever it

is played back on the camera.

Protected pictures can not be rotated. Remove protection before rotating pictures (P 63).). The camera may not be able to rotate pictures created with other devices.

PRINT ORDER (DPOF)

Select pictures for printing on DPOF- and PictBridge-compatible devices (P 46).

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The Setup Menu

Using the Setup Menu

The Setup Menu

Using the Setup Menu

Display the setup menu.

1.1 Press MENU/OK to display the menu for the cur-

rent mode.

1.2 Press the selector left to highlight the tab for

SET-UP

the current menu.

SET

1.3 Press the selector down to highlight X.

SET

EXIT

tab

1.4 Press the selector right to place the cursor in the setup menu.

Adjust settings.

Highlight items and press the selector right to view options, then highlight an option and press MENU/OK. Press DISP/BACK to exit when settings are complete.

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The Setup Menu

Setup Menu Options

F F DATE/TIME

NN TIME DIFFERENCE

((defaults to

Option

Description

hh HOME

gg LOCAL

L L a

((defaults to

ENGLISH)

o o SILENT MODE

((defaults to

OFF)

Setup Menu Options

DATE/TIME

Set the camera clock (P 13).

TIME DIFFERENCE

Switch the camera clock instantly from your home time zone to the local time at your destination when traveling. To specify the diﬀ erence between local time and your home time zone:

Highlight g LOCA L and press the selector right.

Use the selector to choose the time diﬀ erence between local time and your home time zone

in increments of 15 minutes.

Press MENU/OK.

To switch between local time and your home time zone, highlight g LOC AL or h HOME and press MENU/OK.

Option

HOME Switch to the time currently selected for F DATE/TIME (see above).

LOCA L

Choose a language (P 95).

SILENT MODE

Select ON to disable the speaker and ﬂ ash in situations in which camera sounds or lights may be unwelcome (note that the ﬂ ash will still ﬁ re in C mode).

Switch to local time. If this option is selected, g and the time and date will be displayed in yellow for three seconds each time the camera is turned on.

Description

defaults to hh))

defaults to

ENGLISH)

OFF)

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R R RESET

K K FORMAT

QQAll data—including protected pictures—will be deleted from the memory card. Be sure im-

portant ﬁ les have been copied to a computer or other storage device.

QQDo not open the battery-chamber cover during formatting.

A A IMAGE DISP.

((defaults to

1.5 SEC)

Option

Description

3 SEC

1.5 SEC

ZOOM (CONTINUOUS)

OFF

RROFF

has no eﬀ ect in continuous shooting mode.

RESET

Reset all settings except F DATE/TIME, N TIME DIFFERENCE, O BACKGROUND COLOR, Q VIDEO SYSTEM, and T BATTERY TYPE to default values.

Highlight R RESET and press the selector right to display a conﬁ rmation dialog.

Highlight OK and press MENU/OK.

FORMAT

This option will format the memory card. When a memory card is inserted in the camera, select OK to begin formatting.

All data—including protected pictures—will be deleted from the memory card. Be sure important ﬁ les have been copied to a computer or other storage device. Do not open the battery-chamber cover during formatting.

defaults to

IMAGE DISP.

Choose how long pictures are displayed in the LCD monitor after shooting.

Option

3 SEC

1.5 SEC

ZOOM (CONTINUOUS) Pictures are displayed until the MENU/OK button is pressed.

OFF

has no eﬀ ect in continuous shooting mode.

Pictures are displayed for three seconds (3 SEC) or 1.5 seconds (1.5 SEC). Colors may diﬀ er slightly from those in the ﬁ nal image.

Pictures are not displayed after shooting.

Description

1.5 SEC)

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B B FRAME NO.

((defaults to

CONT.)

100-0001

Option

Description

CONTINUOUS

RENEW

RRIf the frame number reaches 999-9999, the shutter release will be disabled (

85).

RRSelecting

RESET

67) sets

FRAME NO.

CONTINUOUS

but does not reset the ﬁ le

number.

RRFrame numbers for pictures taken with other cameras may diﬀ er.

GG OPERATION VOL.

((defaults to

HH SHUTTER VOLUME

((defaults to

defaults to

FRAME NO.

New pictures are stored in image ﬁ les named using a four-digit ﬁ le number assigned by adding one to the last ﬁ le number used. The ﬁ le number is displayed during playback as shown at right. B FRAME NO. controls whether ﬁ le numbering is reset to 0001 when a new memory card is inserted or the current memory card is formatted.

Option

Description

Directory number

CONT.)

Frame number

100-0001

File

number

Numbering continues from the last ﬁ le number used or the ﬁ rst available ﬁ le

CONTINUOUS

number, whichever is higher. Choose this option to reduce the number of pictures with duplicate ﬁ le names.

RENEW

If the frame number reaches 999-9999, the shutter release will be disabled (P Selecting number. Frame numbers for pictures taken with other cameras may diﬀ er.

OPERATION VOL.

Numbering is reset to 0001 after formatting or when a new memory card is inserted.

RESET ( (P

67) sets

FRAME NO.

CONTINUOUS

but does not reset the ﬁ le

85).

defaults to cc))

Adjust the volume of the sounds produced when camera controls are operated. Choose e OFF (mute) to disable control sounds.

SHUTTER VOLUME

defaults to cc))

Adjust the volume of the sounds produced when the shutter is released. Choose e OFF (mute) to disable the shutter sound.

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ee SHUTTER SOUND

((defaults to

I I PLAYBACK VOLUME

((defaults to

JJ LCD BRIGHTNESS

((defaults to

RRWhen a shooting mode option other than

(PROGRAM AE) is selected, display brightness is

automatically adjusted during shooting regardless of a option selected for

LCD BRIGHT-

NESS

in response to ambient lighting conditions.

E E LCD MODE

((defaults to

ON)

M M AUTO POWER OFF

((defaults to

2 MIN)

L L DIGITAL IS

((defaults to

OFF)

When

AUTO

is selected, image stabilization is performed to reduce blur when the subject is

poorly lit.

SHUTTER SOUND

Choose the sound made by the shutter.

PLAYBACK VOLUME

Adjust the volume for movie playback.

LCD BRIGHTNESS

Control the brightness of the display.

When a shooting mode option other than PP automatically adjusted during shooting regardless of a option selected for JJ

NESS

in response to ambient lighting conditions.

LCD MODE

Choose whether the display automatically dims to save power.

AUTO POWER OFF

Choose the length of time before the camera turns oﬀ automatically when no operations are performed. Shorter times increase battery life; if OFF is selected, the camera must be turned oﬀ manually. Note that in some situations the camera turns oﬀ automatically even when OFF is selected.

DIGITAL IS

When

AUTO

poorly lit.

is selected, image stabilization is performed to reduce blur when the subject is

(PROGRAM AE) is selected, display brightness is

defaults to ii))

defaults to 7)7)

defaults to 0)0)

LCD BRIGHT-

defaults to UU

defaults to

2 MIN)

defaults to

ON)

OFF)

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BB RED EYE REMOVAL

((defaults to

ON)

RRRed-eye reduction is performed only when a face is detected.

mm BLINK DETECTION

((defaults to

ON)

AA IMAGE

DISP.

67)

RRBlink detection is not performed if the camera fails to detect a face or when

OFF

is selected

for

IMAGE DISP.

defaults to

RED EYE REMOVAL

ON)

Choose ON to remove red-eye eﬀ ects caused by the ﬂ ash when shooting with Intelligent Face Detection.

Red-eye reduction is performed only when a face is detected.

defaults to

BLINK DE TECTION

Choose ON to activate blink detection. If an option other than OFF is selected for DISP. ( (P

67), a warning will be displayed if the camera detects subjects who may have blinked

ON)

IMAGE

when the picture was taken. If ZOOM (CONTINUOUS) is selected, you can press the f button to zoom in on these subjects.

BLINK DETECTION

FACE ZOOM

STORE ERASE

Blink detection is not performed if the camera fails to detect a face or when for AA

IMAGE DISP...

STORE ERASE

OFF

is selected

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DD DIGITAL ZOOM

((defaults to

OFF)

The Zoom Indicator

DIGITAL ZOOM

oﬀ

QQDigital zoom produces lower quality images than optical zoom.

pp MOVIE ZOOM TYPE

((defaults to

RRDigital zoom produces lower quality images than optical zoom. RROptical zoom blocks sound being recorded when zooming.

nn SAVE ORG IMAGE

((defaults to

OFF)

defaults to

defaults to 11))

defaults to

OFF)

DIGITAL ZOOM

If ON is selected, pressing T button at the maximum optical zoom position will trigger digital zoom, further magnifying the image.

The Zoom Indicator

DIGITAL ZOOM

Digital zoom produces lower quality images than optical zoom.

MOVIE ZOOM TYPE

Choose the zoom type when recording movies.

Digital zoom produces lower quality images than optical zoom. Optical zoom blocks sound being recorded when zooming.

SAVE ORG IMAGE

Select ON to save unprocessed copies of pictures taken with red-eye removal.

Optical zoom Digital zoom

oﬀ

Optical zoom

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OO BACKGROUND COLOR

cc GUIDANCE DISPLAY

((defaults to

ON)

Q Q VIDEO SYSTEM

((defaults to

NTSC)

Option

Description

NTSC

PAL

TT BATTERY TYPE

((defaults to

Option

Description

xx ALKALINE yy NI-MH

BACKGROUND COLOR

Choose a color scheme.

defaults to

GUIDANCE DISPLAY

Choose whether to display tool tips.

VIDEO SYSTEM

Choose a video mode for connection to a TV.

Option

NTSC

PAL

BATTERY TYPE

After replacing the batteries with batteries of a diﬀ erent type, select the battery type, and ensure that the battery level is displayed correctly and the camera does not turn oﬀ unexpectedly.

Option ALKALINE NI-MH

Select this mode for connection to video devices in North America, the Caribbean, parts of Latin America, and some East Asian countries.

Select this mode for connection to video devices in the United Kingdom and much of Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and parts of Asia and Africa.

AA alkaline (LR6) batteries AA rechargeable nickel-metal hydride (Ni-MH) batteries

Description

defaults to

defaults to xx))

ON)

NTSC)

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PP DISCHARGE (Ni-MH Batteries Only)

QQDo not use

DISCHARGE

with non-rechargeable batteries.

DISCHARGE (Ni-MH Batteries Only)

The capacity of rechargeable Ni-MH batteries may be temporarily reduced when new, after long periods of disuse, or if they are repeatedly recharged before being fully discharged. Capacity can be increased by repeatedly discharging the batteries using P DISCHARGE and recharging them in a battery charger (sold separately).

Do not use PP

DISCHARGE

with non-rechargeable batteries.

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Technical Notes

Optional Accessories

Technical Notes

Optional Accessories

The camera supports a wide range of accessories from FUJIFILM and other manufacturers.

DIGITAL CAMERA

■ Printing

FINEPIX AX300 FINEPIX AV200

Series Series

■ Audio/Visual

PictBridge-compatible

printer

■ Computer Related

Computer

* Available separately.

USB cable

(supplied)

SD/SDHC

memory card

Printer

USB cable (supplied)

SD card slot or card reader

A/V cable (optional)

HDP-L1

HD player

HDMI cable

(sold separately)

HDTV

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Optional Accessories

Accessories from FUJIFILM

A/V cable

AV-C1

HD players

Accessories from FUJIFILM

The following optional accessories are available from FUJIFILM. For the latest information on the accessories available in your region, check with your local FUJIFILM representative or visit http://www.fujifilm.com/products/digital_ cameras/index.html.

A/V cable

AV-C1 : Use for viewing pictures on TV.

HD players

HDP-L1 (requires HDMI cable, available from third-party suppliers): Con-

nect to a High Deﬁ nition (HD) TV to view photographs and movies from SD/SDHC memory cards.

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Caring for the Camera

Storage and Use

Caring for the Camera

To ensure continued enjoyment of the product, observe the following precautions.

Storage and Use

If the camera will not be used for an extended period, remove the batteries and memory card. Do not store or use the camera in locations that are:

• exposed to rain, steam, or smoke

• very humid or extremely dusty

• exposed to direct sunlight or very high temperatures, such as in a closed vehicle on a sunny day

• extremely cold

• subject to strong vibration

• exposed to strong magnetic ﬁ elds, such as near a broadcasting antenna, power line, radar emitter, motor, transformer, or magnet

• in contact with volatile chemicals such as pesticides

• next to rubber or vinyl products

■ Water and Sand

Exposure to water and sand can also damage the camera and its internal circuitry and mechanisms. When using the camera at the beach or seaside, avoid exposing the camera to water or sand. Do not place the camera on a wet surface.

■ Condensation

Sudden increases in temperature, such as occur when entering a heated building on a cold day, can cause condensation inside the camera. If this occurs, turn the camera oﬀ and wait an hour before turning it on again. If condensation forms on the memory card, remove the card and wait for the condensation to dissipate.

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Caring for the Camera

Cleaning

Traveling

Cleaning

Use a blower to remove dust from the lens and LCD monitor, then gently wipe with a soft, dry cloth. Any remaining stains can be removed by wiping gently with a piece of FUJIFILM lens-cleaning paper to which a small amount of lenscleaning ﬂ uid has been applied. Care should be taken to avoid scratching the lens or LCD monitor. The camera body can be cleaned with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals.

Traveling

Keep the camera in your carry-on baggage. Checked baggage may suﬀ er violent shocks that could damage the camera.

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Troubleshooting

Problems and Solutions

Problem

Solution

The camera does not turn on.

• • The batteries are exhausted

: Insert fresh or fully-charged spare batteries (

6).

• • The batteries are not in the correct orientation

: Re-insert the batteries in the correct ori-

entation (

6).

• • The battery-chamber cover is not latched

: Latch the battery-chamber cover (

6).

The batteries run down quickly.

• • The batteries are cold

: Warm the batteries by placing them in a pocket or other warm place

and re-insert them in the camera immediately before taking a picture.

• • There is dirt on the battery terminals

: Clean the terminals with a soft, dry cloth.

• • Q

is selected for shooting mode

: Select

mode to reduce the drain on the battery

((PP 18).

• • The batteries are new, have been left unused for an extended period, or have been

recharged without ﬁ rst being fully discharged (rechargeable Ni-MH batteries only)

Discharge Ni-MH batteries using the

DISCHARGE

option and recharge them in a battery charger (sold separately). If the batteries do not hold a charge after repeated discharging and recharging, they have reached the end of their service life and must be replaced.

• • x

TRACKING

is selected for

AF MODE

: Select a diﬀ erent AF mode (

59).

• • The batteries have been charged many times

: The batteries have reached the end of its

charging life. Purchase new batteries.

The camera turns oﬀ suddenly.

Insert fresh or fully-charged spare batteries (

6).

Troubleshooting

Problems and Solutions

Power and Batteries

Problem

The camera does not turn on.

The batteries run down quickly.

The camera turns oﬀ suddenly.

The batteries are exhausted The batteries are not in the correct orientation

entation (PP

The battery-chamber cover is not latched The batteries are cold

and re-insert them in the camera immediately before taking a picture.

There is dirt on the battery terminals

The batteries are new, have been left unused for an extended period, or have been recharged without ﬁ rst being fully discharged (rechargeable Ni-MH batteries only): :

Discharge Ni-MH batteries using the PP charger (sold separately). If the batteries do not hold a charge after repeated discharging and recharging, they have reached the end of their service life and must be replaced.

The batteries have been charged many times

charging life. Purchase new batteries.

Insert fresh or fully-charged spare batteries (PP

6).

is selected for shooting mode

18).

TRACKING

Solution

: Insert fresh or fully-charged spare batteries (PP

: Warm the batteries by placing them in a pocket or other warm place

: Select BB

DISCHARGE

is selected for

AF MODE

: Re-insert the batteries in the correct ori-

: Latch the battery-chamber cover (PP

: Clean the terminals with a soft, dry cloth.

mode to reduce the drain on the battery

option and recharge them in a battery

: Select a diﬀ erent AF mode (PP

: The batteries have reached the end of its

6).

59).

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Menus and Displays

Problem

Solution

Menus and displays are not in English.

Select

ENGLISH

for

13, 66).

Problem

Solution

No picture is taken when the shutter button is pressed.

• • Memory is full

: Insert a new memory card or delete pictures (

7, 35).

• • Memory is not formatted

: Format the memory card (

67).

• • There is dirt on the memory card contacts

: Clean the contacts with a soft, dry cloth.

• • The memory card is damaged

: Insert a new memory card (

7).

• • The batteries are exhausted

: Insert fresh or fully-charged spare batteries (

6).

• • The camera has turned oﬀ automatically

: Turn the camera on (

11).

The LCD monitor goes dark after shooting.

The LCD monitor may darken while the ﬂ ash charges. Wait for the ﬂ ash to charge (

28).

The camera does not focus.

• • The subject is close to the camera

: Select macro mode (

27).

• • The subject is far away from the camera

: Cancel macro mode (

27).

• • The subject is not suited to autofocus

: Use focus lock (

24).

Macro mode is not available

Choose a diﬀ erent shooting mode (

18).

Intelligent Face Detection is not available.

Intelligent Face Detection is not available in the current shooting mode

: Choose a diﬀ er-

ent shooting mode (

18).

Problem

Menus and displays are not in English.

Shooting

Problem

No picture is taken when the shutter button is pressed.

The LCD monitor goes dark after shooting.

The camera does not focus.

Macro mode is not available

Intelligent Face Detection is not available.

Problems and Solutions

Solution

Select

ENGLISH

for LL

a ( (PP

Memory is full Memory is not formatted There is dirt on the memory card contacts The memory card is damaged The batteries are exhausted The camera has turned oﬀ automatically

The LCD monitor may darken while the ﬂ ash charges. Wait for the ﬂ ash to charge (PP

The subject is close to the camera The subject is far away from the camera The subject is not suited to autofocus

Choose a diﬀ erent shooting mode (PP

Intelligent Face Detection is not available in the current shooting mode

ent shooting mode (PP

: Insert a new memory card or delete pictures (PP

: Format the memory card (PP

: Insert fresh or fully-charged spare batteries (PP

18).

13, 66).

Solution

: Insert a new memory card (PP

: Clean the contacts with a soft, dry cloth.

: Turn the camera on (PP

: Select macro mode (PP

: Cancel macro mode (PP

: Use focus lock (PP

18).

67).

24).

27).

7, 35).

7).

11).

27).

: Choose a diﬀ er-

6).

28).

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Problems and Solutions

Problem

Solution

No face is detected.

• • The subject’s face is obscured by sunglasses, a hat, long hair, or other objects

: Remove

the obstructions.

• • The subject’s face occupies only a small area of the frame

: Change the composition so that

the subject’s face occupies a larger area of the frame (

24).

• • The subject’s head is tilted or horizontal

: Ask the subject to hold their head straight.

• • The camera is tilted

: Keep the camera level (

15).

• • The subject’s face is poorly lit

: Shoot in bright light.

Wrong subject is selected.

The selected subject is closer to the center of the frame than the main subject. Recompose the picture or turn face detection oﬀ and frame the picture using focus lock (

24).

The ﬂ ash does not ﬁ re.

• • The ﬂ ash is not available in the current shooting mode

: Choose a diﬀ erent shooting mode

((PP 18).

• • The batteries are exhausted

: Insert fresh or fully-charged spare batteries (

6).

• • The camera is in continuous mode

: Select

OFF

for

CONTINUOUS

58).

• • The camera is in silent mode

: Turn silent mode oﬀ (

66).

• • The ﬂ ash is oﬀ (

)): Choose a diﬀ erent ﬂ ash mode (

28).

Some ﬂ ash modes are not available.

• • The desired ﬂ ash mode is not available in the current shooting mode

: Choose a diﬀ erent

shooting mode (

18).

• • The camera is in silent mode

: Turn silent mode oﬀ (

66).

The ﬂ ash does not fully light the subject.

• • The subject is not in range of the ﬂ ash

: Position the subject in range of the ﬂ ash (

94).

• • The ﬂ ash window is obstructed

: Hold the camera correctly (

15).

Pictures are blurred.

• • The lens is dirty

: Clean the lens (

77).

• • The lens is blocked

: Keep objects away from the lens (

15).

• • ss is displayed during shooting and the focus frame is displayed in red

: Check focus

before shooting (

83).

• • kk is displayed during shooting

: Use the ﬂ ash or a tripod (

29).

Problem

No face is detected.

Wrong subject is selected.

The selected subject is closer to the center of the frame than the main subject. Recompose the picture or turn face detection oﬀ and frame the picture using focus lock (PP

The ﬂ ash does not ﬁ re.

Some ﬂ ash modes are not available.

The ﬂ ash does not fully light the subject.

Pictures are blurred.

Solution

The subject’s face is obscured by sunglasses, a hat, long hair, or other objects

the obstructions.

The subject’s face occupies only a small area of the frame

the subject’s face occupies a larger area of the frame (PP

The subject’s head is tilted or horizontal The camera is tilted

: Keep the camera level (PP

The subject’s face is poorly lit

: Ask the subject to hold their head straight.

: Shoot in bright light.

15).

The ﬂ ash is not available in the current shooting mode

18).

The batteries are exhausted The camera is in continuous mode The camera is in silent mode The ﬂ ash is oﬀ (

: Insert fresh or fully-charged spare batteries (PP

: Select

: Turn silent mode oﬀ (PP

: Choose a diﬀ erent ﬂ ash mode (PP

OFF

The desired ﬂ ash mode is not available in the current shooting mode

shooting mode (PP

The camera is in silent mode The subject is not in range of the ﬂ ash

The ﬂ ash window is obstructed The lens is dirty

The lens is blocked

18). : Turn silent mode oﬀ (PP

: Position the subject in range of the ﬂ ash (PP

: Hold the camera correctly (PP

: Clean the lens (PP

: Keep objects away from the lens (PP

77).

is displayed during shooting and the focus frame is displayed in red

before shooting (PP

is displayed during shooting

83). : Use the ﬂ ash or a tripod (PP

: Change the composition so that

24).

: Choose a diﬀ erent shooting mode

for

CONTINUOUS ( (PP

66).

28).

66).

15).

29).

6).

: Choose a diﬀ erent

: Check focus

: Remove

58).

94).

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Problem

Solution

Pictures are mottled.

This is normal when slow shutter speeds are selected at high temperatures and does not indicate a malfunction.

Vertical lines appear in pictures.

The camera has been used continuously at high temperatures. Turn the camera oﬀ and wait for it to cool down.

“Smear” in the form of vertical purple or white lines appears in the display.

Vertical purple or white lines may appear after the camera has been used continuously at high temperatures or when a very bright object is in the frame; this phenomenon is common to all CCD image sensors and does not indicate a malfunction. These lines are recorded in movies but do not appear in photographs. Avoid framing bright objects when ﬁ lming movies.

Problem

Solution

Pictures are grainy.

The pictures were taken with a diﬀ erent make or model of camera.

Playback zoom is unavailable.

The pictures were created using

RESIZE

or with a diﬀ erent make or model of camera.

No sound in movie playback.

• • Playback volume is too low

: Adjust playback volume (

69).

• • The microphone was obstructed

: Hold the camera correctly during recording (

15, 40).

• • The speaker is obstructed

: Hold the camera correctly during playback (

42).

• • When

OPTICAL

is selected for

MOVIE ZOOM TYPE

, zooming blocks

sound being recorded

: Select

DIGITAL

for

MOVIE ZOOM TYPE

40).

Selected pictures are not deleted.

Some of the pictures selected for deletion are protected. Remove protection using the device with which it was originally applied (

63).

File numbering is unexpectedly reset.

The batter y-chamber cover was opened while the camera was on. Turn the camera oﬀ before opening the battery-chamber cover (

11).

Problem

Pictures are mottled.

Vertical lines appear in pictures.

“Smear” in the form of vertical purple or white lines appears in the display.

Playback

Problem

Pictures are grainy. Playback zoom is unavail-

able.

No sound in movie playback.

Selected pictures are not deleted.

File numbering is unexpectedly reset.

Problems and Solutions

Solution

This is normal when slow shutter speeds are selected at high temperatures and does not indicate a malfunction.

The camera has been used continuously at high temperatures. Turn the camera oﬀ and wait for it to cool down.

Solution

The pictures were taken with a diﬀ erent make or model of camera.

The pictures were created using OO

Playback volume is too low The microphone was obstructed The speaker is obstructed When 22 sound being recorded

Some of the pictures selected for deletion are protected. Remove protection using the device with which it was originally applied (PP

The battery-chamber cover was opened while the camera was on. Turn the camera oﬀ before opening the battery-chamber cover (PP

OPTICAL

RESIZE

or with a diﬀ erent make or model of camera.

: Adjust playback volume (PP

: Hold the camera correctly during recording (PP

: Hold the camera correctly during playback (PP

is selected for pp

: Select 11

63).

MOVIE ZOOM TYPE

DIGITAL

11).

69).

for pp

MOVIE ZOOM TYPE ( (PP

15, 40).

42).

, zooming blocks

40).

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Problems and Solutions

Problem

Solution

No picture or sound.

• • The camera is not properly connected

: Connect the camera properly (

43).

• • An A/V cable was connected during movie playback

: Connect the camera once movie play-

back has ended.

• • Input on the television is set to “TV”

: Set input to “VIDEO”.

• • The camera is not set to the correct video standard

: Match the camera

VIDEO SYS-

TEM

setting to the TV (

72).

• • The volume on the TV is too low

: Adjust the volume.

No color

Match the camera

VIDEO SYSTEM

setting to the TV (

72).

The computer does not recognize the camera.

Be sure the camera and computer are correctly connected (

52).

Pictures can not be printed.

• • The camera is not properly connected

: Connect the camera correctly (

44).

• • The printer is oﬀ

: Turn the printer on.

Only one copy is printed/ the date is not printed.

The printer is not PictBridge compatible.

The camera is unresponsive.

• • Temporary camera malfunction

: Remove and reinsert the batteries (

6).

• • The batteries are exhausted

: Insert fresh or fully-charged spare batteries (

6).

The camera does not function as expected.

Remove and reinsert the batteries (

6). If the problem persists, contact your FUJIFILM dealer.

No sound.

Turn silent mode oﬀ (

66).

Connections/Miscellaneous

Problem

The camera is not properly connected An A/V cable was connected during movie playback

No picture or sound.

No color The computer does not

recognize the camera. Pictures can not be

printed. Only one copy is printed/

the date is not printed. The camera is unre-

sponsive. The camera does not

function as expected. No sound.

back has ended.

Input on the television is set to “TV” The camera is not set to the correct video standard

TEM

The volume on the TV is too low

Match the camera

Be sure the camera and computer are correctly connected (PP

The camera is not properly connected The printer is oﬀ

The printer is not PictBridge compatible.

Temporary camera malfunction The batteries are exhausted

Remove and reinsert the batteries (PP

Turn silent mode oﬀ (PP

setting to the TV (PP

VIDEO SYSTEM

: Turn the printer on.

66).

Solution

: Connect the camera properly (PP

: Set input to “VIDEO”.

72). : Adjust the volume.

setting to the TV (PP

: Connect the camera correctly (PP

: Remove and reinsert the batteries (PP

: Insert fresh or fully-charged spare batteries (PP

6). If the problem persists, contact your FUJIFILM dealer.

: Connect the camera once movie play-

: Match the camera

72).

52).

43).

VIDEO SYS-

44).

6).

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Warning Messages and Displays

Warning

Description

B B ( (red

Batteries are low. Insert fresh or fully-charged spare batteries (

6).

AA ( (blinks red

Batteries are exhausted. Insert fresh or fully-charged spare batteries (

6).

Slow shutter speed. Pictures may be blurred; use the ﬂ ash or a tripod.

((displayed in red with red

focus frame

The camera can not focus. Try one of the following solutions:

• • Use focus lock to focus on another subject at the same distance, then recompose the picture

((PP 24).

• • Use macro mode to focus when taking close-ups (

27).

Aperture or shutter speed

displayed in red

The subject is too bright or too dark and the picture will be over- or under-exposed. If the subject is dark, use the ﬂ ash (

28).

FOCUS ERROR

Camera malfunction or moving parts of lens obstructed. Turn the camera oﬀ and then on again, taking care not to touch the lens. If the message persists, contact a FUJIFILM dealer.

TURN O FF THE CAME RA

AND TUR N ON AGAIN

CARD NOT INITIA LIZED

• • The memory card is not formatted or was formatted in a computer or other device

Format the memory card using the

FORMAT

option in the camera setup menu (

67).

• • The memory card contacts require cleaning

: Clean the contacts with a soft, dry cloth. If

the message is repeated, format the card (

67). If the message persists, replace the card.

• • Camera malfunction

: Contact a FUJIFILM dealer.

PROTEC TED CARD

The memory card is locked. Unlock the card (

7).

BUSY

The memory card is incorrectly formatted. Use the camera to format the card (

67).

Warning Messages and Displays

The following warnings are displayed in the LCD monitor:

Warning

red))

blinks red))

displayed in red with red

focus frame))

Aperture or shutter speed

displayed in red

FOCUS ERROR

TURN OFF THE CAMERA

AND TURN ON AGAIN

CARD NOT INITIALIZED

PROTECTED CARD

BUSY

Batteries are low. Insert fresh or fully-charged spare batteries (PP Batteries are exhausted. Insert fresh or fully-charged spare batteries (PP Slow shutter speed. Pictures may be blurred; use the ﬂ ash or a tripod. The camera can not focus. Try one of the following solutions:

Use focus lock to focus on another subject at the same distance, then recompose the picture

24).

Use macro mode to focus when taking close-ups (PP

The subject is too bright or too dark and the picture will be over- or under-exposed. If the subject is dark, use the ﬂ ash (PP

Camera malfunction or moving parts of lens obstructed. Turn the camera oﬀ and then on again, taking care not to touch the lens. If the message persists, contact a FUJIFILM dealer.

The memory card is not formatted or was formatted in a computer or other device: :

Format the memory card using the KK

The memory card contacts require cleaning

the message is repeated, format the card (PP

Camera malfunction

The memory card is locked. Unlock the card (PP The memory card is incorrectly formatted. Use the camera to format the card (PP

28).

: Contact a FUJIFILM dealer.

Description

27).

FORMAT

option in the camera setup menu (PP

: Clean the contacts with a soft, dry cloth. If

67). If the message persists, replace the card.

7).

6).

67).

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Warning

Description

CARD ERROR

The memory card is not formatted for use in the camera. Format the card (

67).

The memory card contacts require cleaning or the memory card is damaged. Clean the contacts with a soft, dry cloth. If the message is repeated, format the card (

67). If the message persists,

replace the card. Incompatible memory card. Use a compatible card (

9).

Camera malfunction. Contact a FUJIFILM dealer.

bb MEMO RY FULL

The memory card is full and pictures can not be recorded or copied. Delete pictures or insert a memory card with more free space.

WRITE ERROR

• • Memory card error or connection error

: Reinsert the card or turn the camera oﬀ and then

on again. If the message persists, contact a FUJIFILM dealer.

• • Not enough memory remaining to record additional pictures

: Delete pictures or insert

a memory card with more free space.

• • The memory card is not formatted

: Format the memory card (

67).

READ E RROR

• • The ﬁ le is corrupt or was not created with the camera

: The ﬁ le can not be viewed.

• • The memory card contacts require cleaning

: Clean the contacts with a soft, dry cloth. If

the message is repeated, format the card (

67). If the message persists, replace the card.

• • Camera malfunction

: Contact a FUJIFILM dealer.

Warning

The memory card is not formatted for use in the camera. Format the card (PP The memory card contacts require cleaning or the memory card is damaged. Clean the contacts

CARD ERROR

MEMORY FULL

WRITE ERROR

READ ERROR

with a soft, dry cloth. If the message is repeated, format the card (PP replace the card.

Incompatible memory card. Use a compatible card (PP Camera malfunction. Contact a FUJIFILM dealer. The memory card is full and pictures can not be recorded or copied. Delete pictures or insert a

memory card with more free space.

Memory card error or connection error

on again. If the message persists, contact a FUJIFILM dealer.

Not enough memory remaining to record additional pictures

a memory card with more free space.

The memory card is not formatted The ﬁ le is corrupt or was not created with the camera

The memory card contacts require cleaning

the message is repeated, format the card (PP

Camera malfunction

Description

: Reinsert the card or turn the camera oﬀ and then

: Format the memory card (PP

: Contact a FUJIFILM dealer.

67). If the message persists, replace the card.

67).

67). If the message persists,

9).

: Delete pictures or insert

67).

: The ﬁ le can not be viewed.

: Clean the contacts with a soft, dry cloth. If

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Warning

Description

FR AME NO. FULL

The camera has run out of frame numbers (current frame number is 999-9999). Format the memory card and select

RENEW

for

FRAME NO.

. Take a picture to reset frame num-

bering to 100-0001, then select

CONTINUOUS

for

FRAME NO

68)

PRESS AND HOLD

THE DI SP BUTTON TO

DEACT IVATE SIL ENT MODE

An attempt was made to choose a ﬂ ash mode or adjust the volume with the camera in silent mode. Exit silent mode before choosing a ﬂ ash mode or adjusting the volume (

66).

TOO MANY FRAMES

A search has returned more 5,000 results, or more than 999 frames were selected for deletion. Perform a diﬀ erent search or select fewer pictures.

PROTEC TED FRAM E

An attempt was made to delete or rotate to a protected picture. Remove protection and tr y again (

63).

aa CAN N OT CROP

pictures can not be cropped.

CAN N OT CROP

The picture is damaged or was not created with the camera.

aa CANNOT E XECUTE

An attempt was made to create a resized copy at a size equal to or larger than the original. Choose a smaller size.

CAN N OT ROTATE

An attempt was made to rotate a picture that can not be rotated.

FF CAN NOT R OTATE

Movies can not be rotated.

mm CANNOT E XECUTE

Red-eye removal can not be applied to the selected picture.

FF CANNOT E XECUTE

Red-eye removal can not be applied to movies.

Warning

FRAME NO. FULL

PRESS AND HOLD

THE DISP BUTTON TO

DEACTIVATE SILENT MODE

TOO MANY FRAMES

PROTECTED FRAME

CAN NOT CROP

CANNOT EXECUTE

CAN NOT ROTATE

CAN NOT ROTATE CANNOT EXECUTE CANNOT EXECUTE

Warning Messages and Displays

Description

The camera has run out of frame numbers (current frame number is 999-9999). Format the memory card and select bering to 100-0001, then select

An attempt was made to choose a ﬂ ash mode or adjust the volume with the camera in silent mode. Exit silent mode before choosing a ﬂ ash mode or adjusting the volume (PP

A search has returned more 5,000 results, or more than 999 frames were selected for deletion. Perform a diﬀ erent search or select fewer pictures.

An attempt was made to delete or rotate to a protected picture. Remove protection and try again (PP

63).

pictures can not be cropped. The picture is damaged or was not created with the camera. An attempt was made to create a resized copy at a size equal to or larger than the original.

Choose a smaller size. An attempt was made to rotate a picture that can not be rotated. Movies can not be rotated. Red-eye removal can not be applied to the selected picture. Red-eye removal can not be applied to movies.

RENEW

CONTINUOUS

for

FRAME NO.

for

. Take a picture to reset frame num-

FRAME NO ( (PP

68)..

66).

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Warning

Description

NO CA RD

INSER T A NEW CA RD

No memory card inserted; insert a memory card.

DPOF F ILE ERROR

The DPOF print order on the current memory card contains more than 999 images.

CAN N OT SET DPOF

The picture can not be printed using DPOF.

FF CAN NOT S ET DPOF

Movies can not be printed using DPOF.

COMMUN ICATION ERR OR

A connection error occurred while pictures were being printed or copied to a computer or other device. Conﬁ rm that the device is turned on and that the USB cable is connected.

PRINT ER ERROR

Printer out of paper or ink, or other printer error. Check printer (see printer manual for details). To resume printing, turn the printer oﬀ and then turn it back on.

PRINT ER ERROR

RESUM E?

Printer out of paper or ink, or other printer error.

Check printer (see printer manual for details). If

printing does not resume automatically, press

MENU/OK

to resume.

CANN OT BE PRINT ED

An attempt was made to print a movie, a picture not created with the camera, or a picture in a format not supported by the printer. Movies and some pic tures created with other devices can not be printed; if the picture is a still picture created with the camera, check the printer manual to conﬁ rm that the printer supports the JFIF-JPEG or Exif-JPEG format. If it does not, the pictures can not be printed.

Warning

NO CARD

INSERT A NEW CARD

DPOF FILE ERROR

CAN NOT SET DPOF

COMMUNICATION ERROR

PRINTER ERROR

RESUME?

CANNOT BE PRINTED

No memory card inserted; insert a memory card.

The DPOF print order on the current memory card contains more than 999 images. The picture can not be printed using DPOF. Movies can not be printed using DPOF. A connection error occurred while pictures were being printed or copied to a computer or other

device. Conﬁ rm that the device is turned on and that the USB cable is connected. Printer out of paper or ink, or other printer error. Check printer (see printer manual for details).

To resume printing, turn the printer oﬀ and then turn it back on. Printer out of paper or ink, or other printer error.

printing does not resume automatically, press An attempt was made to print a movie, a picture not created with the camera, or a picture in a

format not supported by the printer. Movies and some pictures created with other devices can not be printed; if the picture is a still picture created with the camera, check the printer manual to conﬁ rm that the printer supports the JFIF-JPEG or Exif-JPEG format. If it does not, the pictures can not be printed.

Description

Check printer (see printer manual for details). If

MENU/OK

to resume.

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