FujiFilm BL00677-200-1 User Manual

Getting Ready

Using the Camera

OWNER’S MANUAL

This manual will show you how to use
your FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA
FinePix S8000fd correctly.
Please follow the instructions carefully.

Advanced Features

Camera Connection

Troubleshooting

BL00677-200(1)

• Photography

• Playback

•Movie

Settings

Software

Installation

Appendices

Warning

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

For customers in the U.S.A.

FCC Statement

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

CAUTION

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

that to which the receiver is connected.

— Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for

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

Notes on the Grant:

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

Tested To Comply

With FCC Standards

FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

For customers in Canada

CAUTION

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

Please read the Safety Notes (separate note “Notes
and Cautions”) and make sure you understand them
before using the camera.

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IMPORTANT

BEFORE OPENING THE CD-ROM PROVIDED BY FUJIFILM
Corporation, PLEASE READ THIS END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT
CAREFULLY. ONLY IF YOU AGREE WITH THIS AGREEMENT,
SHOULD YOU USE THE SOFTWARE RECORDED ON THE CD-ROM.
BY OPENING THE PACKAGE, YOU ACCEPT AND AG REE TO BE
BOUND BY THIS AGREEMEN T.

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and conditions of the license granted for you to use the software provided
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NOTICE

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Be sure to read this page before using the software.

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EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 5 HEREIN, FUJIFILM PROVIDES
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EC Declaration of Conformity

We
Name: FUJIFILM Europe GmbH
Address: Heesenstrasse 31

declare that the product
Product Name: FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA FinePix S8000fd
Manufacturer’s Name: FUJIFILM Corporation
Manufacturer’s Address: 7-3, AKASAKA 9-CHOME, MINATO-KU,

conforms to the following Standards:

following the provision of the EMC Directive (2004/108/EC) and Low Voltage Directive (2006/95/EC).

40549 Dusseldorf, Germany

TOKYO 107-0052, JAPAN

Safety: EN60065: 2002
EMC: EN55022: 2006 Classe B

EN55024: 1998 + A1: 2001 + A2: 2003
EN61000-3-2: 2000 + A2: 2003

Dusseldorf, Germany

Place

This product comes with batteries. When these are empty, you shouldn’t throw them
away but deliver them as domestic chemical refuse.

September 1, 2007

Signature/Managing DirectorDate

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Disposal of Electric and Electronic Equipment in Private Households

Disposal of used Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with

separate collection systems)

This symbol on the product, or in the manual and in the warranty, and/or on its packaging indicates that this
product shall not be treated as household waste.
Instead it should be taken to an applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic
equipment.
By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences to
the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this

If your equipment contains easy removable batteries or accumulators please dispose these separately according to your local
requirements.
The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product,
please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you have purchased the product.

In Countries outside the EU:

If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities and ask for the correct way of disposal.

product.

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Contents

Warning................................................................. 2

IMPORTANT ......................................................... 3

EC Declaration of Conformity................................ 4

Disposal of Electric and Electronic Equipment in

Private Households ......................................... 5

Contents ................................................................ 6

About this Manual ................................................. 9

Accessories Included .......................................... 10

Camera Parts and Features ................................ 11

Example of screen Text Display.......................... 14

Getting Ready

Attaching the Strap and Lens Cap ...................... 15

Loading the Batteries .......................................... 16

Checking the battery charge ....................... 17

Loading the Memory Card................................... 19

Turning On and Off ............................................. 22

Setting the language, date, and time .......... 23

Correcting the Date and Time ............................. 25

Selecting the Language ...................................... 26

Using the Camera

Taking Pictures (B AUTO Mode)................. 27

Using Intelligent Face Detection when

taking pictures .......................................... 30

Using the Dual Image Stabilizer function

when taking pictures ................................ 32

Taking pictures with the focus and

exposure locked ....................................... 33

AF-assist illuminator.................................... 35

Using zoom function ................................... 36

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Adjusting the shot composition .................. 36

Viewing the Images ............................................ 38

Erasing the Images/Movies.......................... 43

Using the erase button ( /n)................... 43

Erasing the images using

[PLAYBACK MENU] ................................ 43

Advanced Features — Photography

Using the Photography Functions —

Procedure of Setting ..................................... 46

Setting the Shooting Mode ................................. 50

B Auto................................................. 50

Picture Stabilization.............................. 50

Natural Light ........................................ 51

NATURAL & d ................................... 51

, SCENE POSITION..................... 52

N Program AE ............................................ 56

< Aperture Priority AE ............................... 57

M Shutter Priority AE.................................. 59

> Manual................................................... 61

Adjusting the Image Brightness

(D Exposure Compensation) ....................... 63

e Macro/> Super Macro (Close-up) ................ 65

d Setting the Flash (Intelligent Flash)................ 66

* Self-Timer ...................................................... 69

Setting self-timer ........................................ 69

Taking pictures using self-timer ................. 69

j Increasing LCD Monitor Brightness .............. 71

Using [p-MODE MENU] (Photography)/

[SHOOTING MENU] ..................................... 72

Setting the [p-MODE MENU]

(Photography) .......................................... 72

Setting the [SHOOTING MENU] ................. 72

[p-MODE MENU] (Photography) ....................... 75

Changing the sensitivity setting

([S ISO]) ................................................. 75

Changing the quality setting

([ QUALITY]) ........................................ 76

Changing the FinePix COLOR setting

([ FinePix COLOR]) .............................. 77

[SHOOTING MENU] ........................................... 78

Selecting light metering method

([ PHOTOMETRY]) .............................. 78

Adjusting color balance

([T WHITE BALANCE]) ......................... 79

Focusing the shot quickly

([ HIGH-SPEED SHOOTING]) ............. 80

Taking pictures continuously

([ CONTINUOUS])................................ 81

Specifying the focusing mode

([H FOCUSING]) .................................... 84

Specifying the focusing area

([ AF MODE]) ....................................... 86

Adjust the image outline (hard/soft)

([G SHARPNESS]) ................................ 88

Adjust the amount of light emitted by the flash

([ FLASH] (Brightness Adjustment)).... 88

Photograph the same image with different ex-

posure ([ BRACKETING]) .................... 89

Advanced Features — Playback

Playback Information.......................................... 90

Using [p-MODE MENU] (Playback)/

[PLAYBACK MENU] ..................................... 91

Setting the [p-MODE MENU]

(Playback) ............................................... 91

Setting the [PLAYBACK MENU] ................ 91

[p-MODE MENU] (Playback) ............................ 92

Setting automatic playback

([ SLIDE SHOW]) ................................ 92

DPOF set frame

([ PRINT ORDER (DPOF)]) ................. 92

[PLAYBACK MENU]........................................... 97

Rotating the images

([ IMAGE ROTATE])............................ 97

Protecting the images

([ PROTECT]) ...................................... 98

Copying the images

([V COPY]) ............................................ 99

Adding voice memos to the images

([ VOICE MEMO]).............................. 101

Trimming the images

([ TRIMMING]) ................................... 104

Advanced Features — Movie

r Recording Movies ....................................... 106

Changing movie size............................... 108

w Playing Back Movies ................................... 109

Continued Q

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Contents

Settings

[U SET-UP]..................................................... 111

Using the [SET-UP] menu......................... 111

[SET-UP] menu option .............................. 112

Camera Connection

Connecting to a TV ........................................... 120

Using the AC power adapter

(sold separately).......................................... 121

Connecting Camera Directly to Printer —

PictBridge Function ..................................... 122

Software Installation

Installation on a Windows PC ........................... 126

Installation on a Mac OS X ............................... 128

Connecting to a PC ........................................... 131

Using FinePixViewer................................. 134

Appendices

System Expansion Option................................. 135

Accessories Guide ............................................ 136

Using Your Camera Correctly ........................... 137

Discharging rechargeable batteries .................. 138

Notes on the xD-Picture Card™, the SD Memory

Card and the Internal Memory..................... 139

Warning Displays .............................................. 140

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting ................................................ 144

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Specifications ................................................. 150

Explanation of Terms ..................................... 156

FUJIFILM Digital Camera Worldwide

Network..................................................... 158

Usable Memory Cards

You can use the xD-Picture Card, the SD Memory Card and
the SDHC Memory Card with the FinePix S8000fd. In this
Owner’s Manual, these cards are expressed as “Memory
Card” and “SD Memory Card”.

About this Manual

Z About marks

CAUTION

This mark denotes issues that may affect the camera’s operation.

CHECK

This mark denotes points to notice in the camera’s operation.

MEMO

This mark denotes additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures.

Z Usable Memory Cards

You can use the xD-Picture Card, the SD Memory Card and the SDHC Memory Card with the FinePix S8000fd. In this Owner’s
Manual, these cards are expressed as “Memory Card” and “SD Memory Card”.

Z 4-direction (nopq) button

Up, down, left, and right are indicated by black triangles in the Owner’s Manual. Up or down is shown as n or o, and left or
right is shown as p or q.

When pressing q:

When pressing DISP/BACK:

Z Note

In this manual, the menu names or messages displayed in the LCD monitor appear in square brackets([ ]).

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Accessories Included

• AA-size Alkaline Batteries (LR6) (4)

• Shoulder strap (1)

• Lens cap (1 set)

• A/V cable (1)

•USB cable (1)

• CD-ROM (1)
Software for FinePix

• Owner’s Manual (this manual) (1)

• Notes and Cautions (1)

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Camera Parts and Features

• Refer to the pages in parentheses for information on using the camera parts or features.

A Strap mount (p.15)
B Diopter adjustment dial
C Zoom lever (p.36)
D Shutter button
E POWER switch (p.22)
F Intelligent Face Detection (p.30)/

bRed-eye removal button (p.30)

G Dual IS button (p.32)
H Mode dial

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Camera Parts and Features

I AF-assist illuminator (p.35)/Self-timer lamp (p.70)
J DC IN 5V (power input) socket (p.121)
K ; USB socket/A/V OUT (Audio/Visual output)

socket (p.120, 122)

L Flash (p.66)
M dFlash p op-up button (p.66)
N Microphone
O Speaker
P Terminal cover

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Q Viewfinder (EVF)
R Indicator lamp (p.30)
S LCD monitor
T DISP (Display)/BACK button (p.36, 38)
U D Exposure compensation button (p.63, 90)
V Tripod mount
W Cover lock release catch (p.16)
X Battery cover (p.16)
Y EVF/LCD (monitor selector) button (p.27)
Z w (Playback) button (p.38)
! p (Photo mode) button (p.72, 75)
_ nopq (4-direction) button
# MENU/OK button
$ Slot cover (p.19)
% Memory Card slot (p.19)

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Example of screen Text Display

1 6

9 / 1 / 2 0 07 1 2 : 0 0 A M

1 0 0 0

F 3 . 5

SET

100-0001

100-00 01

N

9 / 1 / 2 0 07 1 2 : 0 0 A M

Z Photography mode

A e Macro (close -up) (p.65)
B d Flash (p.66 )
C Intelligent Face Detection

(p.30)

D Dual IS mode (p.32)
E Photography mode (p.50)
F Battery level indicator

(p.17)

G ) Photometry (p.78)
H 9 White balance (p.79)
I AF frame (p.28)
J Date/Time (p.23)
K Shutter speed (p.59)
L Aperture (p.57)
M ( Self-timer (p.69)
N Sensitivity (p.75)

A w Playback mode (p.38)
B Intelligent Face Detection (p.42)
C u DPOF (p.92)
D F Protection (p.98)
E Frame number (p.115)
F Present (p.38)
G # Voice memo (p.101)

9/ 1/2007 12:00 AM

SET

1000

F3.5

Z Playback mode

9/ 1/2007 12:00 AM

NN16

100-0001

100-0001

O iN Quality mode (p.76)
P Number of available frames

(p.154)

Q FinePix COLOR (p.77)
R {AF warning (p.28)
S Camera shake warning

(p.140)

T Increasing monitor

brightness (p.71)

U Y Internal memory (p.21)
V f Continuous shooting

(p.81)

W High-speed shooting

(p.80)

X Exposure compensation

indicator (p.63)

Y S Exposure compensation

(p.63)

FinePix S8000fd has internal memory that can store images without Memory Card. Y appears on the screen when the internal
memory is active.

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Attaching the Strap and Lens Cap

Attaching the strap

1 Attach the strap to the strap mounts on the

camera. Once you have attached both ends
of the strap, check carefully to make sure
that the strap is firmly secured.

2 Attach the lens cap cord to the lens cap.

3 Pull the lens cap cord through the strap.

CAUTION

• Attach the strap correctly to prevent dropping the
camera.

• Attach the lens cap cord to prevent losing the lens cap.

Attaching the lens cap

Getting Ready

Getting Ready

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Loading the Batteries

Batteries are required to operate the digital camera. At
first, load the batteries in the camera.

Compatible batteries

AA-size alkaline batteries (4) or AA-size Ni-MH
rechargeable batteries (4) (sold separately)

CAUTION

• Never use the following types of
batteries, as they could cause
serious problems such as battery
fluid leakage or overheating:

1. Batteries with split or peeling

outer casings

2. Combinations of different

types of batteries or new and used batteries together

• Do not use manganese, Ni-Cd or lithium batteries.

• Use the same brand and grade AA-size alkaline
batteries as those supplied with the camera.

Outer casing

1 Slide the lock lease catch to open the

battery cover.

CHECK

Check that the camera is turned off before opening the
battery cover.

CAUTION

• Do not open the battery cover while the camera is on.
This could damage the Memory Card or ruin the image
files on the Memory Card.

• Do not apply force to the battery cover.

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2 Load the batteries correctly as indicated by

the polarity icons.

CAUTION

Match the polarity icons (+ and ,) of the batteries to
those on the inside of the battery cover.

3 Press on the battery cover to push the

batteries down. Slide the cover closed.

CHECK

Make sure to close the battery cover securely until you
hear a click.

Checking the battery charge

Turn the camera on and check the battery charge.

AThere is ample battery charge. (Not displayed)
BThere is insufficient charge left in the batteries. The

batteries will soon run out. Have a new set of batteries
ready. (Lit red)

CThe batteries are depleted. The display will shortly go

blank and the camera will stop working. Replace or
recharge the batteries. (Blinking red)

Continued Q

Getting Ready

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Loading the Batteries

Notes on batteries

• Soil, such as fingermarks on the poles of the batteries,
can shorten time for which the batteries can be used.

• The time for which AA-size alkaline batteries (referred
to hereafter simply as alkaline batteries) can be used
varies depending on the brand. Some brands of alkaline
batteries may stop providing power more quickly than
those supplied with the camera. Note also that due to
their nature, the time for which alkaline batteries can be
used decreases in cold conditions (0°C to + 10°C/+32°F
to +50°F). For this reason, it is better to use AA-size Ni­MH batteries.

• Due to the nature of the battery, the battery level
warning ( , V) may appear early when the
camera is used in cold locations. Try warming the
batteries in your pocket or a similar location before use.

• Depending on the battery type and the level of charge
in the batteries, the camera may run out of power
without first displaying a battery level warning. This is
particularly likely to happen when batteries that have
run out of charge once are re-used.

• Depending on the camera mode, the transition from

to V may occur more quickly.

• Use Fujifilm Battery charger (sold separately) t o charge
AA-size Ni-MH batteries.

• When first purchased or if left unused for a long period,
the amount of time which AA-size Ni-MH batteries can
be used may be short.

• Battery power consumption varies greatly depending
on use. When you change to Playback mode from
Photography mode, may not occur, however,
V may suddenly blink red and the camera may stop
operation.

• See “Notes and Cautions” (included) for more
information.

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Loading the Memory Card

Although you can store pictures in the camera’s internal
memory, you can store many more images on the
Memory Card (sold separately). You can use the xD-
Picture Card and the SD Memory Card with the FinePix
S8000fd. In this Owner’s Manual, these cards are
expressed as “Memory Card”.

SD Memory Cards/SDHC Memory Cards

They are operation-checked at FUJIFILM Corporation.
Manufacturer: SanDisk

MEMO

• Compatible models will be updated in our website:
http://www.fujifilm.com/products/digital_cameras/index.html

• Depending on the SD Memory Card, recording of
movies may be interrupted.
Use of above mentioned SD Memory Cards are
recommended.

• The camera is not compatible with multimedia cards.

1 Open the slot cover.

CAUTION

Do not open the slot cover while the camera is on. This
could damage the Memory Card or ruin the image files on
the Memory Card.

2 Insert a Memory Card.

(xD-Picture Card)

Gold marking

Gold contact area

Align the gold marking with the gold contact area,
then insert an xD-Picture Card completely.

(SD Memory Card)

Gold marking

Gold contact area

Align the gold marking with the gold contact area,
then insert an SD Memory Card completely.

Continued Q

Getting Ready

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Loading the Memory Card

CAUTION

Be sure to unlock the protection of the SD Memory Card
before inserting it. If it is locked, recording/deleting
images, as well as formatting are not available. To unlock
the protection, slide the switch back, and the SD Memory
Card will work normally.

Protection
switch

CAUTION

• A new SD Memory Card or a card previously used on a
PC or any device other than the camera should be
formatted (➝p.117) on the camera before use.

• Do not use a miniSD adaptor or a microSD adaptor
which have exposed contact areas on the back. Use of
these adaptors may cause a malfunction or damage
due to the improper contacts.

3 Close the slot cover.

How to replace the Memory Card

Push the Memory Card into the slot and then slowly remove
your finger. The lock is released and the Memory Card is
pushed out.

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AUTO

12

/3131

/

20 50 1010

:0000

AMAM

CAUTION

• When storing Memory Cards, make sure that they are
kept out of the reach of children. A Memory Card could
be swallowed and cause suffocation. If a child swallows
a Memory Card, seek medical attention or call
emergency number right away.

• If the Memory Cards is oriented incorrectly, it will not go
all the way into the slot. Do not apply force when
inserting a Memory Card.

• Note that the Memory Cards may spring out if you
release your finger quickly from the card immediately
after the lock is released.

• Operation of this camera is only guaranteed when it is
used with FUJIFILM xD-Picture Card and operation­checked SD Memory Card (➝p.19).

• See p.139 for information on the xD-Picture Card, SD
Memory Card and the Internal Memory.

MEMO

• The size of an image file varies depending on the
subject. For this reason, the number recorded may not
represent the actual number of frames.

• See p.154 for information on the standard number of
available frames.

Z About internal memory

AUTO

FinePix S8000fd has
internal memory that can
store images without
Memory Card. Y appears
on the screen when internal
memory is active.

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2050

When a Memory Card (sold separately) is inserted

[Record images]: Record images to a Memory Card.
[Playback images]: Playback images in a Memory Card.

When a Memory Card (sold separately) is not inserted

[Record images]: Record images to internal memory.
[Playback images]: Playback images in internal memory.

Z About images in the internal memory

Images held in the camera’s internal memory may be
corrupted or erased due to problems such as camera
faults. Save your important data to another media (i.e.,
DVD-R, CD-R, CD-RW, hard disk, etc.).
It is possible to transfer saved images on the internal
memory to a Memory Card (➝p.99).

Getting Ready

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Turning On and Off

Turning the camera on in
Photography mode

Slide the POWER switch to turn the camera on in
Photography mode.
Slide the POWER switch again to turn the camera off.

MEMO Switching between the Photography and
Playback mode

Pressing w when the camera is in Photography mode
switches the camera to the Playback mode. Pressing the
shutter button switches the camera to the Photography
mode.

Turning the camera on in
Playback mode

Press w for about 1 second to turn the camera on in
Playback mode. Slide the POWER switch to turn the
camera off.

MEMO

Press the shutter button to switch to the Photography
mode.

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Setting the language, date, and

SETNONO

START MENU

/ LANG.

SETNONO

DATE / TIME NOT SET

YY.MM.DD

1. 1 12

:0000

AM

time

When using the camera for the first time after purchasing,
the language, date, and time are cleared. Set the
language, date, and time.

1 [ ] screen appears when turning

the camera on.

START MENU

/ LANG.

SET

APress n, o, p, or q to select the

language.

BPress MENU/OK to confirm the setting.

2 Set the date and time.

DATE / TIME NOT SET

YY.MM.DD

SET

APress p or q to select Year, Month,

Day, Hour, or Minute.

BPress n or o to correct the setting.

MEMO

• Holding down n or o changes the numbers

continuously.

• When the time displayed passes “12”, the AM/PM
setting changes.

1. 1 12
AM

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Getting Ready

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Turning On and Off

SETNONO

AM

9 /

1 / 2007 10:00

DD . MM . YY

YY . MM . DD

MM /

DD /

YY

DATE / TIME NOT SET

3 Change the date format.

APress p or q to select the date format.

BPress n or o to set the format.

CAlways press MENU/OK after the settings

are completed.

Date format

ex. September 1, 2007
[YY.MM.DD]: [2007.9.1]
[MM/DD/YY]: [9/1/2007]
[DD.MM.YY]: [1.9.2007]

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DATE / TIME NOT SET

DD . MM . YY

MM /

DD /

YY

YY . MM . DD

SET

9 /

1 / 2007 10:00

MEMO

[START MENU] screen also appears when the batteries
have been removed and the camera has been left for a
long period. Once the AC power adapter has been
connected or the batteries have been installed for 10
hours or more, the camera settings will be retained for

AM

roughly 24 hours even if both sources of power are
removed.

Auto power off function

When the Auto power off function is active, if the camera
is left unused for 2 or 5 minutes, this function turns the
camera off (➝p.118). To turn the camera back on, slide
the POWER switch. To playback images, press w for
about 1 second.

Correcting the Date and Time

SHOOTING MENU

HIGH-SPEED SHOOTING

OFF

SET-UP

CONTINUOUS

OFF

SET

-

UP

FORMAT

PLAYBACK VOLUME
LCD BRIGHTNESS

OPERATION VOL.
SHUTTER VOLUME

DATE / TIME

1 Open the [SET-UP] menu. 2 Display the [DATE/TIME] screen.

SET

UP

DATE / TIME

OPERATION VOL.
SHUTTER VOLUME
PLAYBACK VOLUME
LCD BRIGHTNESS
FORMAT

APress p or q to select .

BPress o to move to menu item.

CPress n or o to select [ DATE/TIME].

DPress q.

See “2 Set the date and time.” (➝p.23).

SHOOTING MENU

HIGH-SPEED SHOOTING
CONTINUOUS

SET-UP

OFF
OFF

APress MENU/OK to open the menu.

BPress n or o to select [U SET-UP].

CPress q.

Getting Ready

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Selecting the Language

SHOOTING MENU

HIGH-SPEED SHOOTING

OFF

SET-UP

CONTINUOUS

OFF

SET

-

UP

DISCHARGE
VIDEO SYSTEM

2 MIN

ENGLISH
AUTO POWER OFF
TIME DIFFERENCE
BACKGROUND COLOR

NTSC

1 Open the [SET-UP] menu. 2 Display the [ ] screen.

SET

SHOOTING MENU

HIGH-SPEED SHOOTING
CONTINUOUS

SET-UP

OFF
OFF

UP

AUTO POWER OFF
TIME DIFFERENCE
BACKGROUND COLOR
DISCHARGE
VIDEO SYSTEM

ENGLISH

2 MIN

NTSC

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APress MENU/OK to open the menu.

BPress n or o to select [U SET-UP].

CPress q.

APress p or q to select .

BPress o to move to menu item.

CPress n or o to select [ ].

DPress q.

See “1 [ ] screen appears
when turning the camera on.” (➝p.23).

Taking Pictures (B AUTO Mode)

This section describes the basic operations.

1 Turn the camera on.

ASlide the POWER switch.

BSet the Mode

dial to B.

CHECK

• Focal range

Wide-angle: approx. 70 cm (2.3 ft.) to infinity
Telephoto: approx. 1.5 m (4.9 ft.) to infinity

•Select e Macro mode to take close-up shots (➝p.65).

2 Press the Flash pop-up button to pop-up

the flash.

3 Switch the display.

Press the EVF/LCD to alternate the display between the
viewfinder (EVF) and the LCD monitor.
When the AF frame in the viewfinder (EVF) is difficult to
see, adjust the viewfinder using the Diopter adjustment
dial.

Diopter

EVF

LCD

MEMO

The EVF/LCD selection is retained even when the
camera is off or the mode setting is changed.

adjustment dial

Continued Q

Using the Camera

Using the Camera

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Taking Pictures (B AUTO Mode)

AUTO

60

F 3.5

F 3.5

12

/3131

/

20 50 1010

:0000

AMAM

12

/3131

/

20 50 1010

:0000

AMAM

Holding the camera correctly

Brace your elbows against your sides and hold the
camera with both hands.
Using the viewfinder (EVF) allows for a steady arm
position, preventing picture blur.

Do not cover the lens or
flash with your fingers,
and be careful not to
touch the autofocus ring.

CAUTION

• Moving the camera while shooting gives a blurred
picture (camera shake). Hold the camera steadily with
both hands.

• If the lens or flash is obscured by your fingers or the
strap, or if the autofocus ring is touched when shooting,
subjects may be out of focus or the brightness
(exposure) of your shot may be incorrect.

• When the autofocus ring is held during operation, a
warning message [ZOOM ERROR] is displayed. Then
the lens will automatically refocus.

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4 Focus on the main subject in the AF frame

and press the shutter button down halfway.

AUTO

12

2050

12

2050

AF frame AF frame

Halfway
pressed

CHECK

• Focus on the subject

Double beep is heard
Indicator lamp lit green

• Not focus on the subject

No sound
AF frame lit red
{ indicated
Indicator lamp blinking green

MEMO

• The shutter button has a halfway point at which focus
and exposure are automatically optimized before taking
the picture by pressing fully down.

• When pressing the shutter button halfway, a lens
operation sound may be heard.

606060

F 3

F 3

becomes smaller
and camera
focuses on the
subject.

5 Press the shutter button fully.

60

F 3.5

F 3.5

Flash

Double

beep

Halfway pressed Fully pressed

CAUTION

When taking a picture using the flash, the image may
disappear and go dark briefly due to flash charging. The
indicator lamp blinks orange during charging.

MEMO

• When the subject is not in the AF frame, use AF/AE lock
to take the picture (➝p.34).

• When pressing the shutter button down fully in one
motion, the camera takes the picture without the AF
frame changing.

Click

606060

F 3

F 3

If you want to change the setting, see p.66 for information on
flash.

CAUTION

• The image shown on the screen before the picture is
taken may differ in brightness, color, etc. from the
image actually recorded. Play back the recorded image
to check it (➝p.38).

• When selecting a slow shutter speed that will cause
camera shake, appears on the screen. Use flash or
a tripod.

• See p.140-143 for information on warning displays. See
“Troubleshooting” (➝p.144-149) for more information.

When pressing the shutter
button down halfway, b
appears on the screen before
the flash fires.

Using the Camera

Continued Q

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Taking Pictures (B AUTO Mode)

Z Indicator lamp display

The indicator lamp lights or blinks when pressing the shutter
button, etc. The indicator lamp shows the camera status.

Indicator lamp

Display Status

Lit green Locking the focus

Blinking green Camera shake warning, AF warning,

Blinking green and
orange alternately

Lit orange Recording to Memory Card or internal

Blinking orange Charging flash (flash will not fire)

Blinking red • Warnings for Memory Card and

or AE warning (ready to shoot)

Recording to Memory Card or internal
memory (ready to shoot)

memory (not ready)

internal memory
Card not formatted, incorrect format,
memory full, Memory Card or
internal memory error

• Lens operation error

MEMO

Detailed warning messages appear on the screen
(➝p.140-143).

Using Intelligent Face Detection
when taking pictures

Intelligent Face Detection allows you to focus on and
adjust the brightness of people’s faces. Intelligent Face
Detection is effective with the camera held horizontally or
vertically.

Available Photography modes: B, , , ,

/ (H, /, , , , , ), N, <, M, >

1 Set Intelligent Face Detection.

Press . Intelligent Face Detection setting changes
each time you press .

FACE DETECTION

OFF

Red-eye effect, caused by the light of the flash reflecting
off the inside of the eye, will be corrected automatically
when a picture is taken with [ FACE
DETECTIONbREMOVAL ON] set.

REMOVAL ON

FACE DETECTION

REMOVAL OFF

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