FujiFilm E510 User Manual

Getting Ready

Using

the Camera

Advanced

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Software

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This manual will show you how to use your
FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA FinePix E500 / FinePix E510 correctly.
Please follow the instructions carefully.

OWNER’S MANUAL

EC Declaration of ConformityWarning

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

For customers in the U.S.A.

Tested To Comply

With FCC Standards

FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

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

IMPORTANT

NOTICE

BEFORE OPENING THE CD-ROM PROVIDED BY FUJI
PHOTO FILM CO., LTD., 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 AGREE TO BE
BOUND BY THIS AGREEMENT.

End User License Agreement

T

his End User License Agreement (“Agreement”) is an agreement between
Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd. (“FUJIFILM”) and you, which sets forth the terms
and conditions of the license granted for you to use the software provided by
FUJIFILM.
The CD-ROM contains third party software. In case a separate agreement is
provided by a third party supplier for its software, the provisions of such
separate agreement shall apply to the use of such third party software,
prevailing over those of this Agreement.

1. Definitions.

(a) “Media” means the CD-ROM titled “Software for FinePix AX” which is

provided to you together with this Agreement.
(b) “Software” means the software which is recorded on Media.
(c) “Documentation” means the operation manuals of Software and other

related written materials which are provided to you together with

Media.
(d) “Product” means Media (including Software) and Documentation

collectively.

2. Use of Software.

FUJIFILM grants to you a nontransferable, nonexclusive license:

to install one copy of Software onto one computer in binary machine

(a)

executable form;
(b) to use Software on the computer onto which Software is installed;

and
(c) to make one backup copy of Software.

3. Restrictions.

3.1 You shall not distribute, rent, lease or otherwise transfer all or any

part of Software, Media or Documentation to any third party without
FUJIFILM’s prior written consent. You also shall not sublicense,
assign or otherwise transfer all or any part of the rights granted to
you by FUJIFILM under this Agreement without FUJIFILM’s prior
written consent.

3.2 Except as expressly granted by FUJIFILM hereunder, you shall not

copy or reproduce all or any part of Software or Documentation.

3.3 You shall not modify, adapt or translate Software or Documentation.

You also shall not alter or remove copyright and other proprietary
notices that appear on or in Software or Documentation.

3.4 You shall not, or shall not have any third party, reverse-engineer,

decompile, or disassemble Software.

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.

For customers in Canada
CAUTION

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

Please read the Safety Notes (➡P.111) and make
sure you understand them before using the camera.

Be sure to read this page before using the Software.

4. Ownership.

All copyrights and other proprietary rights to Software and
Documentation are owned and retained by FUJIFILM or the third party
suppliers as indicated on or in Software or Documentation. Nothing
contained herein shall be construed, expressly or implicitly, as
transferring or granting any right, license, or title to you other than those
explicitly granted under this Agreement.

5. Limited Warranty.

FUJIFILM warrants to you that Media is free from any defect in material
and workmanship under normal use for ninety (90) days from the date of
your receipt of Media. Should Media not meet the foregoing warranty,
FUJIFILM shall replace such defective Media with other Media bearing
no defect. FUJIFILM’s entire liability and your sole and exclusive remedy
with regard to any defect in Media shall be expressly limited to such
FUJIFILM’s replacement of Media as provided herein

6. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY.

EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 5 HEREIN, FUJIFILM
PROVIDES PRODUCT “AS IS” AND WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF
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WARRANTY, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO ANY
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OR ANY OTHER PROPRIETARY RIGHTS OF ANY THIRD PARTY,
MARCHANTABILITY, OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR
PURPOSE.

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IN NO EVENT SHALL FUJIFILM HAVE ANY LIABILITY FOR ANY
GENERAL, SPECIAL, DIRECT, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL,
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LOSS OF PROFITS OR LOST SAVINGS) INCURRED FROM THE USE
OF OR INABILITY TO USE PRODUCT EVEN IF FUJIFILM HAS BEEN
ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

8. No export.

You acknowledge that neither Software nor any part thereof, will be
transferred, or exported to any country or used in any manner in
violation of any export control laws and regulations to which Software is
subject.

9. Termination.

In case you breach any of the terms and conditions hereof, FUJIFILM
may immediately terminate this Agreement without any notice.

10. Term.

This Agreement is effective until the date when you cease to use
Software, unless earlier terminated in accordance with Section 9
hereof.

11. Obligation upon termination.

Upon termination or expiration of this Agreement, you shall, at
your own responsibility and expense, delete or destroy
immediately all Software (including its copies), Media and
Documentation.

12. Governing Law.

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in
accordance with laws of Japan.

We

:

Name

:

Address

declare that the product
Product Name: FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA FinePix E500 / FinePix E510
Manufacture’s Name: Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd.
Manufacture’s Address: 26-30, Nishiazabu 2-chome, Minato-ku,

is in conformity with the following Standards

following the provision of the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC, 92/31/EEC and
93/68/EEC)and Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC).

Fuji Photo Film (Europe)G.m.b.H.
Heesenstrasse 31
40549 Dusseldorf, Germany

Tokyo 106-8620, Japan

Safety:EN60065
EMC:EN55022:1998 Classe B

EN55024:1998
EN61000-3-2: 1995 +A1: 1998 +A2: 1998

Dusseldorf, Germany August 1, 2004

Place Date Signature/Managing Director

Bij dit produkt zijn batterijen geleverd. Wanneer deze leeg zijn,
moet u ze niet weggooien maar inleveren als KCA

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Contents

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Warning
IMPORTANT
EC Declaration of Conformity
Preface
Accessories included

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1 Getting Ready

LOADING THE BATTERIES AND THE MEDIA

Compatible batteries

Checking the battery charge
TURNING ON AND OFF / SETTING THE DATE AND TIME
CORRECTING THE DATE AND TIME
CHANGING THE DATE ORDER
SELECTING THE LANGUAGE

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2 Using the Camera

BASIC OPERATION GUIDE

PHOTOGRAPHY MODE

TAKING PICTURES (

USING VIEWFINDER

VIEWFINDER LAMP DISPLAY

NUMBER OF AVAILABLE FRAMES

■ Standard number of frames per xD-Picture Card
USING AF/AE LOCK
USING THE ZOOM (OPTICAL ZOOM/DIGITAL ZOOM)
BEST FRAMING

PLAYBACK MODE

VIEWING THE IMAGES (

Single-frame playback/Selecting images/Multi-frame playback
Playback zoom

ERASING IMAGES (ERASE FRAME)

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3 Advanced Features

Camera parts and features

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Attaching the strap

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Example of LCD Monitor text display

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■ Photography mode

■ Playback mode

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z FLASH BRIGHTNESS ADJUSTMENT

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PLAYBACK MENU

o ERASING SINGLE / ALL FRAMES
i PROTECTING IMAGES: FRAME / SET ALL / RESET ALL
g AUTOMATIC PLAYBACK

t RECORDING VOICE MEMOS

t PLAYING BACK VOICE MEMOS

■ Playing back voice memos

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PHOTO MODE PLAYBACK

u HOW TO SPECIFY PRINT OPTIONS (DPOF)

u DPOF SET FRAME

U DPOF ALL RESET

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MOVIE MODE

r RECORDING MOVIES

Available recording time

■ Recording times for xD-Picture Card

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y QUALITY SETTINGS IN MOVIE MODE

PLAYBACK MODE

PLAYING BACK MOVIES

■ Playing back movies

Settings

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fi ADJUSTING THE MONITOR BRIGHTNESS / VOLUME

SET-UP

F USING THE SET-UP SCREEN

■ SET-UP menu options
POWER SAVE SETTING
FORMAT
WORLD TIME (TIME DIFFERENCE)
FRAME NO.

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B STILL PHOTOGRAPHY

PHOTOGRAPHY FUNCTIONS

FOCUSING (DISTANCE)
EXPOSURE (SHUTTER SPEED AND APERTURE)
TAKING PICTURES — SELECTING THE CAMERA SETTINGS

B AUTO / m PORTRAIT / , LANDSCAPE / . SPORTS / / NIGHT SCENE

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e MACRO (CLOSE-UP)

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PHOTO MODE PHOTOGRAPHY

y QUALITY MODE (NUMBER OF RECORDED PIXELS)

S SENSITIVITY

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PHOTOGRAPHY MENU

PHOTOGRAPHY MENU OPERATION
PHOTOGRAPHY MENU

* SELF-TIMER PHOTOGRAPHY

ç PHOTOMETRY

A WHITE BALANCE

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x Auto flash

b Red-eye reduction

d Forced flash
c Slow synchro
n Red-eye reduction + Slow synchro

Quality settings in Photography mode

AF (Auto Focus)
MF (Manual Focus)

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5 Software Installation

5.1 INSTALLATION ON A Windows PC

5.2 INSTALLATION ON A Mac OS 9.2

5.3 INSTALLATION ON A Mac OS X

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6 Viewing Images

6.1 CAMERA CONNECTION

6.1.1 Using the AC Power adapter (sold separately)

6.1.2 Connecting to a TV

6.2 CONNECTING THE CAMERA DIRECTLY TO THE PRINTER — PictBridge FUNCTION

6.2.1 Specifying images for printing on the camera

6.2.2 Specifying images for printing without using DPOF (single-frame printing)

6.3 CONNECTING TO A PC

6.3.1 Connecting to a PC

6.3.2 Disconnecting the camera

6.4 USING FinePixViewer

6.4.1 Mastering FinePixViewer

6.4.2 Uninstalling the software

System Expansion Options

Overview of the optional cradle
Accessories Guide
Overview of the conversion lens / adapter ring
Using Your Camera Correctly
Power Supply and Batteries

Applicable Batteries

Notes on the Batteries

Using the AA-size Ni-MH Batteries and

the Rechargeable Battery NH-10 Correctly

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AC Power Adapter

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Procedure for discharging rechargeable

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Ni-MH batteries

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Notes on the xD-Picture Card™

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Warning Displays

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Troubleshooting

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Specifications (FinePix E500)

98

Specifications (FinePix E510)

98

Explanation of Terms
Safety Notes

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Preface Accessories included

■ Test Shots Prior to Photography

For important photographs (such as weddings and
overseas trips), always take a test shot and view the
image to make sure that the camera is working
normally.
h Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd. cannot accept liability for

any incidental losses (such as the costs of
photography or the loss of income from
photography) incurred as a result of faults with this
product.

■ Notes on Copyright

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

■ Liquid Crystal

If the LCD monitor is damaged, take particular care
with the liquid crystal in the monitor. If any of the
following situations arise, take the urgent action
indicated.
h If liquid crystal comes in contact with your skin

Wipe the area with a cloth and then wash thoroughly
with soap and running water.

h If liquid crystal gets into your eye

Flush the affected eye with clean water for at least
15 minutes and then seek medical assistance.

h If liquid crystal is swallowed

Flush your mouth thoroughly with water. Drink large
quantities of water and induce vomiting. Then seek
medical assistance.

■ Notes on Electrical Interference

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

■ Handling Your Digital Camera

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

■ Trademark Information

h and xD-Picture Card™ are trademarks of

Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd.

h IBM PC/AT is a registered trademark of International

Business Machines Corp. of the U.S.A.

h Macintosh, Power Macintosh, iMac, PowerBook, iBook

and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.,
registered in the U.S. and other countries.

h Adobe Acrobat

Systems Incorporated of the U.S.

h Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows logo are

trademarks, or registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and/or other
countries. Windows is an abbreviated term referring
to the Microsoft

✽ The “Designed for Microsoft

refers to the camera and the driver only.

h Other company or product names are trademarks or

registered trademarks of the respective companies.

®

Reader®is a trademark of Adobe

®

Windows®Operating System.

®

Windows®XP” logo

■ Explanation of Color Television System

NTSC: National Television System Committee, color

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

PAL: Phase Alternation by Line, a color television

system adopted mainly by European countries
and China.

■ Exif Print (Exif ver. 2.2)

Exif Print Format is a newly revised digital camera file
format that contains a variety of shooting information
for optimal printing.

h LR6 AA-size alkaline batteries (2)

h 16 MB, xD-Picture Card™ (1)

Included with: Anti-static case (1)

h Strap (1)

h Terminal cover (1)

h Cradle adapter for

FinePix E500 / FinePix E510 (1)

Use this adapter for setting camera to the
optional PictureCradle CP-FXA10 (See P.94).

h A/V cable (1)

(plug (2.5 mm dia.) to pin-plug cable × 2)
(approx. 1.2 m (3.9 ft.))

h USB cable (1)

(approx. 1.2 m (3.9 ft.))

h CD-ROM (1)

Software for FinePix AX

h Owner’s Manual (this manual) (1)

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FinePix COLOR

Battery level warning

AF warning

Camera shake warning

Flash pop-up fault warning

Quality mode

Sensitivity

Number of available frames

Exposure compensation

indicator

EV (Exposure compensation)

Manual focus

Date

AF frame

Aperture settings

Shutter speed

Zoom bar

Photography mode

Macro (close-up)

 White balance

Self-Timer

Photometry

Flash

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Battery level warning

Playback frame number

Protection

Voice memo

DPOF

Playback mode

Date

Time

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Camera parts and features

✽ Refer to the pages in parentheses for information on

using the camera parts or features.

Mode dial

Auto

Portrait (P.32)

Landscape (P.32)

Sports (P.32)

Night scene (P.32)

Shutter button

Self-timer lamp

Microphone

Lens (Lens cover)

(P.46)

(P.32)

Programmed Auto (P.33)

Shutter-priority Auto (P.34)

Aperture-priority Auto (P.35)

Manual (P.36)

Movie (P.64)

Power button

(P.38)

Flash

Viewfinder window

Flash control sensor

A/V OUT (Audio /

Visual output) socket

Attaching the strap

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02

Example of LCD Monitor text display

Attach the strap as shown in 1 and 2.

■ Photography mode

Adapter ring release
button (P.97)

DC IN 3V (power input)

Mode switch

Viewfinder lamp

Viewfinder

Flash pop-up button (P.38)

Exposure
compensation button

(P.41)

LCD monitor

4-direction (abdc) button (P.16)

d / (Macro) button (P.37)

c / (Flash) button (P.38)

8 9

(P.19)

Tripod mount

Photography mode (P.17)

Playback mode (P.24)

T (Tele zoom) button (P.16)

Photo mode ( ) button (P.16)

MENU/OK button (P.16)

DISP (Display) button (P.16)

Battery cover lock release button (P.10)

xD-Picture Card slot (P.10)

Battery compartment (P.10)

(USB) socket

Cradle connection

socket

Terminal cover

(P.82)

socket

Speaker

W (Wide zoom) button

(P.16)

Strap mount

BACK button (P.16)

Battery cover (P.10)

■ Playback mode

1 Getting Ready

Gold marking

Blinking red

Lit red

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Blinking red

Lit red

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2

3

No icon

LOADING THE BATTERIES AND THE MEDIA

Compatible batteries

h AA-size alkaline batteries (2), Rechargeable Battery NH-10 (sold separately), or AA-size Ni-MH

rechargeable batteries (sold separately) (2).

!

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

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How to use the batteries

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h 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

h Do not use manganese or Ni-Cd batteries.
h Soil, such as fingermarks on the poles of the batteries can shorten time for which

the batteries can be used.

h 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). The use of AA-size Ni-MH batteries
is better for this reason.

h Cradle can be used in combination with camera and to charge rechargeable battery NH-10 (sold separately).

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

h See P.98, 99 for other notes on using batteries.
h When first purchased or if left unused for a long period, the amount of time which AA-size Ni-MH

batteries or rechargeable battery NH-10 can be used may be short See P.99 for more information.

h When the surfaces of the rechargeable battery NH-10 terminals have become worn through repeated use or

the battery has been taken out of the camera and left for a long period, the battery may stop supplying power
or may become usable only for shorter periods.
To restore normal battery operation, open and close the battery cover several times to dislodge any soiling on
the terminals.

1

01

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Outer casing

Check that the camera is turned off (viewfinder
lamp is off) before opening the battery cover.

1Hold down the Battery cover lock release button.

02

2Open the battery cover.

!

If opening the battery cover while the camera is still on, the

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camera will turn off.

!

Do not apply force to the battery cover.

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Do not open the battery cover while the camera is
on. This could damage the xD-Picture Card or ruin
the image files on the xD-Picture Card.

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How to replace the xD-Picture Card

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Checking the battery charge

Turn the camera on and check the battery charge.

Close the battery cover.

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

1There is ample battery charge.
2There is insufficient charge left in the batteries.

The batteries will soon run out. Have a new set
of batteries ready.

3The batteries are depleted. The display will

shortly go blank and the camera will stop
working. Replace or recharge the batteries.

“C” appears as a small icon on the right-hand
side of the LCD monitor. “V” appears as a large
icon on the LCD monitor.

1

Getting Ready

Load the batteries correctly as indicated by the

2

3

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polarity icons.

Align the gold marking on the xD-Picture Card slot
with the gold contact area on the xD-Picture Card
and push the card firmly all the way into the slot.

!

If the xD-Picture Card is oriented incorrectly, it will not go all

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the way into the slot. Do not apply force when inserting an
xD-Picture Card.

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Depending on the camera mode and the type of batteries used, the transition from “C” to “V” may occur more

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quickly.

!

Due to the nature of the battery, the battery low warning may appear early when the camera is used in cold

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locations. This is normal. Try warming the batteries in your pocket or a similar location before use.

✽ Battery level warning

1) The camera’s estimation of the remaining battery charge varies greatly depending on the camera operation mode.
Consequently, even if “
to Photography mode.

2) 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.
In situation 2), immediately load new or fully charged replacement batteries.

Power save function

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When this function is active, it turns off the LCD monitor (sleep mode) to reduce power consumption if
the camera is not used for 60 seconds (➡P.71). If the camera is then left unused for 2 or 5 minutes, the
Power save function turns the camera off. To turn the camera back on, press the “POWER” button.

C” or “V” is not displayed in Playback mode, one of them may appear when you change

◆

TURNING ON AND OFF / SETTING THE DATE AND TIME

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CORRECTING THE DATE AND TIME / CHANGING THE DATE ORDER

1

2

3

Press the “POWER” button to turn the camera on.
When turning the camera on, the viewfinder lamp
lights green.
Press the “POWER” button again to turn the camera
off.

The lens moves when the camera is in “q ”
Photography mode. Take care not to obstruct the
lens.
Obstructing the lens will cause damage and

8 ” or “9 ” will appear.

“
Take care also not to get fingerprints on the
camera lens as this will result in impaired image
quality in your shots.

When using the camera for the first time after
purchasing, the date and time are cleared. Press
the “MENU/OK” button to set the date and time.

!

If the message (see figure at left) does not appear, refer to

●

“Correcting the date and time” (➡P.13) and check and correct
the date and time settings.

!

The message also appears when the batteries have been

●

removed and the camera has been left for a long period.

!

To set the date and time later, press the “BACK (DISP)”

●

button.

!

If you do not set the date and time, this message will appear

●

each time you turn the camera on.

1Press “d” or “c” to select Year, Month, Day,

Hour or Minute.

2Press “a” or “b” to correct the setting.

01 03 02

1

2

01 02

3

1Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the

menu on the LCD monitor.

2Press “d” or “c ” to select “F” OPTION and

then press “a” or “b” to select “SET-UP”.

3Press the “MENU/OK” button.

1Press “d” or “c” to move to option 2 and then

press “a” or “b” to select “DATE/TIME”.

2Press “c”.

Correcting the date and time

1Press “d” or “c” to select Year, Month, Day,

Hour or Minute.

2Press “a” or “b” to correct the setting.
3Always press the “MENU/OK” button after the

settings are completed.

1

Getting Ready

01 02

!

Holding down “a” or “b” changes the numbers continuously.

●

!

When the time displayed passes “12:00”, the AM/PM setting

●

changes.

!

Holding down “a” or “b” changes the numbers continuously.

●

!

When the time displayed passes “12:00”, the AM/PM setting

●

changes.

Changing the date order

01 02 03

Once you have set the date and time, press the

4

12 13

“MENU/OK” button. Pressing the “MENU/OK”
button changes the camera to Photography or
Playback mode.

!

At the time of purchase and after leaving the camera for a

●

long period with the batteries removed, settings such as the
date and time are cleared. Once the AC power adapter has
been connected or the batteries have been installed for 30
minutes or more, the camera settings will be retained for
roughly 3 hours even if both sources of power are removed.

01 02 03

1Press “d” or “c” to select the date order.
2Press “a” or “b” to set the order. Refer to the

table below for details of the settings.

3Always press the “MENU/OK” button after the

settings are completed.

Date order Explanation

YYYY.MM.DD

MM/DD/YYYY

DD.MM.YYYY

Displays the date in the “year. month. day”
format.

Displays the date in the “month / day / year”
format.

Displays the date in the “day. month. year”
format.

Changing between the “ ” Photography
mode and the “ ” Playback mode.

With the “ ” button held down, press “d” or
“c” to select the exposure compensation.

Auto

Scene position

Portrait

Landscape

Sports

Night scene

Movie

Manual

Aperture-priority Auto

Shutter-priority Auto

Programmed Auto

● Mode switch

0Photography mode selector

Still photography

Movie recording

Turn the Mode dial to select the Photography mode.

0 Flash pop-up button

To use the flash, press the flash pop-up button
to release the flash.

0 Exposure compensation button

SELECTING THE LANGUAGE

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言語言語

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１

２

3

４

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Using

2

the Camera

BASIC OPERATION GUIDE

01 03 02

1

2

01 02

1Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the

menu on the LCD monitor.

2Press “d” or “c ” to select “F” OPTION and

then press “a” or “b” to select “SET-UP”.

3Press the “MENU/OK” button.

1The “SET-UP” screen appears. Press “d” or “c”

to move to option 3 and then press “a” or “b” to
select “ ”.

2Press “c” to select “ENGLISH”, “FRANCAIS”,

“DEUTSCH”, “ESPAÑOL”, “ ” or “ ”.
Press “c ” to cycle through the language
settings.

!

The screens in this manual are shown in English.

●

!

See P.69 for more information on the “F” OPTION menu.

●

This section describes the camera’s functions.

2

Using the Camera

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Continued

15

Zoom bar

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BASIC OPERATION GUIDE

PHOTOGRAPHY MODE

TAKING PICTURES

(

B AUTO MODE

)

16

● Zoom button

Photography: Press “ T ” to zoom in (telephoto).

0 Photo mode “ ” button

Photography: Select the quality mode,

sensitivity and FinePix COLOR
settings.
Playback: Specify the print order
(DPOF) settings.

0

g button

Photography: d button Turns Macro ( , ) on and off.

Playback: Change frame or movie frame advance.

c button Sets the flash ( ).

Playback: Press “ T ” to enlarge the image.

Press “ W ” to zoom out (wide-angle).

Press “ W ” to revert to normal display.

● BACK (DISP) button

BACK: Press this button to stop a procedure midway through.

DISP: Press this button to select the LCD monitor display.

Using the Menus

0

1Display the menu.

Press the “MENU/OK” button.

2Select a menu option.

Press the left or right arrow on the 4­direction button.

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ＯＮ

4Confirm the setting.

Press the “MENU/OK” button.

ＯＦＦ

3Select a setting.

Press the up or down arrow on the
4-direction button.

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◆Displaying the on-screen help ◆

Instructions for the next step in the procedure appear at
the bottom of the LCD monitor. Press the button
indicated.
For example, to trim the image as shown in the figure
at right, press the “MENU/OK” button.

Up, down, left and right are indicated by black triangles in the Owner’s Manual. Up or down is shown
as “a” or “b”, and left or right is shown as “d” or “c”.

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01

1

02 03

2

3

4

5

1Press the “POWER” button to turn the camera

on.

2Set the Mode switch to “q”.
3Set the Mode dial to “B”.

h Focal range

Approx. 60 cm (2.0 ft.) to infinity

!

Use Macro mode for subjects closer than 60 cm (2.0 ft.)

●

(➡P.37).

!

When “7”, “-”, “q”

●

=” appears, see P.102.

or “

Press the Flash pop-up button to pop up the flash.

!

When the flash pops up, the image may disappear and go

●

dark briefly due to flash charging. The viewfinder lamp blinks
orange during charging.

!

If the flash is used in dusty conditions or when it is snowing,

●

white dots may appear in the image. This is due to the flash
reflecting off the dust particles or snowflakes. Use
Suppressed flash mode to fix the problem.

Brace your elbows against your sides and hold the
camera with both hands. Position your right thumb
so that it is handy for using the zoom.

!

Moving the camera while shooting gives a blurred picture

●

(camera shake). Use a tripod to avoid camera shake,
particularly for shots in the dark when the selected flash
mode is Suppressed flash.

!

There may be some uneven brightness at the lower edge of

●

the LCD monitor. This is normal and does not affect the
image.

Hold the camera so that your fingers or the strap do
not cover the lens, flash or flash control sensor. If
the lens, flash or flash control sensor is obscured,
the brightness (exposure) of your shot may be
incorrect.

!

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

●

informed on P.98.

Press “T” (telephoto) button to zoom in. Press “W”
(wide-angle) button to zoom out. A zoom bar
appears on the LCD monitor.

h Optical zoom focal length

(35 mm camera equivalent)

Approx. 28 mm-91 mm
Max. zoom scale: 3.2×

!

Zooming pauses briefly when the camera changes between

●

optical zoom and digital zoom (➡P.22). Press the same
Zoom button again to change zoom modes.

Continued

2

Using the Camera

17

Click

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PHOTOGRAPHY MODE

TAKING PICTURES (B AUTO MODE

)

Use the LCD monitor to frame the shot so that the

6

AF frame

7

Bebeep

8

Subjects not suitable for autofocus

◆

The FinePix E500 / FinePix E510 uses a high-precision autofocusing mechanism. However, it may
have difficulty focusing on the following:

h Very shiny subjects such as a mirror or car

body

h Subjects photographed through glass
h Subjects that do not reflect well, such as hair

or fur

h Subjects with no substance, such as smoke or

flames

h Dark subjects
h Fast moving subjects
h Subjects with little or no contrast between the

subject and the background (such as white

subject fills the entire AF (Autofocus) frame.

!

The image shown on the LCD monitor 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.24).

!

The subject may sometimes be difficult to see clearly on the

●

LCD monitor (in bright sunlight or dimly lit scenes, etc.). If so,
use the viewfinder to take the picture.

Press the shutter button down halfway. When a
short double-beep is heard, the camera focuses on
your subject. The AF frame on the LCD monitor
becomes smaller and the camera sets the shutter
speed and aperture. The viewfinder lamp (green)
changes from blinking to lit.

!

When a short double-beep is not heard and “{” appears on

●

the LCD monitor, the camera cannot focus.

!

Pressing the shutter button down halfway freezes the image

●

on the LCD monitor briefly. This image is not the recorded
image.

!

If “{” appears on the LCD monitor (e.g. the shot is too dark

●

for the camera to focus), try standing about 2 m (6.6 ft.) from
the subject to take the picture.

Before the flash fires, “∑” appears on the LCD
monitor.

Press the shutter button down fully. When a
clicking noise is heard, the camera records the
image.

!

There is a slight delay between the shutter button being

●

pressed and the picture being taken. Play back the shot to
check the image.

!

When pressing the shutter button down fully in one motion,

●

the picture is taken without the AF frame changing.

!

When the camera takes the picture, the viewfinder lamp lights

●

orange (shooting disabled). The viewfinder lamp then turns
green and the next picture can be taken.

!

When taking a picture using the flash, the image may

●

disappear and go dark as the flash charges. The viewfinder
lamp then blinks orange.

!

See P.102, 103 for information on the warning displays.

●

◆

walls or subjects dressed in the same color as
the background)

h Shots where another high-contrast object (not

the subject) is close to the AF frame and is
either closer or further away than your subject
(such as a shot of someone against a
background with strongly contrasting
elements)

For such subjects use AF/AE lock (➡P.21).

USING VIEWFINDER

To take pictures using the viewfinder, press the

1

2

3

AF frame

“BACK (DISP)” button to turn the LCD monitor off.
Turning the LCD monitor off conserves battery
power.

!

The viewfinder cannot be used to take shots in Macro mode.

●

Brace your elbows against your sides and hold the
camera with both hands. Position your right thumb
so that it is handy for using the zoom.

!

Moving the camera while shooting gives a blurred picture

●

(camera shake). Use a tripod to avoid camera shake,
particularly for shots in the dark when the selected flash
mode is Suppressed flash.

Frame the shot so that the subject fills the entire AF
(Auto Focus) frame. When a picture is taken at a
distance of 0.6 m to 1.5 m (2.0 ft. to 4.9 ft.) using
the viewfinder, only the shaded area in the figure is
photographed.

!

For more precise shot framing, use the LCD monitor to take

●

the picture.

VIEWFINDER LAMP DISPLAY

Display Status

Lit green Ready to shoot
Blinking green AF/AE is in progress, camera shake warning or AF warning (ready to shoot)
Blinking green and

orange alternately
Lit orange Recording to xD-Picture Card (not ready)
Blinking orange Charging the flash (flash will not fire)
Blinking green

(1-second intervals)
Blinking red

Recording to xD-Picture Card (ready to shoot)

Camera in Power save mode (➡P.71)

i xD-Picture Card Warnings

No card inserted, card not formatted, incorrect format, card full, xD-Picture Card error

i Lens operation error

✽ Detailed warning messages appear on the LCD monitor (➡P.102, 103).

2

Using the Camera

18

19

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PHOTOGRAPHY MODE

TAKING PICTURES (B AUTO MODE

)

NUMBER OF AVAILABLE FRAMES

The number of available frames appears on the
LCD monitor.

!

See P.42 for information on changing the quality setting.

●

!

The default quality “y” set at shipment is “4 N (FinePix

●

■ Standard number of frames per xD-Picture Card

The table below shows the standard number of frames for a new xD-Picture Card formatted on the camera. The larger the
xD-Picture Card capacity, the bigger the difference between the actual number of frames and the number shown here. Also,

the size of an image file varies depending on the subject. So the number of remaining shots may decrease by 2 or may
remain the same. For this reason, the number displayed may not show the actual number of frames.

FinePix E500

Quality setting
Number of recorded pixels
DPC-16 (16 MB) 7
DPC-32 (32 MB)
DPC-64 (64 MB)
DPC-128 (128 MB)
DPC-256 (256 MB)
DPC-512 (512 MB)

FinePix E510

Quality setting
Number of recorded pixels
DPC-16 (16 MB) 6
DPC-32 (32 MB)
DPC-64 (64 MB)
DPC-128 (128 MB)
DPC-256 (256 MB)
DPC-512 (512 MB)

4 F

2304 × 1728

15 50 68
32 101 137

64 204 275
129
259

÷ F

2592 × 1944

12 40 50

25 81 101

51 162 204
102
205

4 N

15
31

64
128
257
515

÷ N

12

25

50
102
204
409

÷ N (FinePix E510)”.

E500)”, “

2

1600 × 1200

409
818

3

2048 × 1536

325
651

1

25

19

1280 × 960

33

550

1101

2

1600 × 1200

25

409
818

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640 × 480

122
247
497

997
1997
3993

`

640 × 480

122

247

497

997
1997
3993

USING AF/AE LOCK

1

2

3

Bebeep

4

In this shot, the subjects (two people in this case)
are not in the AF frame. Taking the picture at this
point will result in the subjects being out of focus.

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

Press the shutter button down halfway (AF/AE
lock). When a short double-beep is heard, the
camera focuses on your subject. The AF frame on
the LCD monitor becomes smaller and the camera
sets the shutter speed and aperture. The viewfinder
lamp (green) changes from blinking to lit.

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

2

Using the Camera

20

Click

AF (Autofocus)/AE (Auto-exposure) lock

◆

On the FinePix E500 / FinePix E510, pressing the shutter button down half way locks the focus and
exposure settings (AF/AE lock). To focus on a subject that is off to one side or to set the exposure
before composing the final shot, lock the AF and AE settings. Then compose and take the picture to get
the best results.

!

AF/AE lock can be applied repeatedly before the shutter is

●

released.

!

Use AF/AE lock in all Photography modes to make sure

●

excellent results.

◆

21

Text displayed

Framing guideline displayed

No text displayed

LCD monitor OFF

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PHOTOGRAPHY MODE

TAKING PICTURES (B AUTO MODE

)

USING THE ZOOM (OPTICAL ZOOM/DIGITAL ZOOM

Zoom button

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Press the Zoom buttons to zoom in and out.
The digital zoom can be used up to the “3” quality
setting.
When zooming changes between optical and
digital, the position of the “■” indicator stops. Press
the same Zoom button again to start the “■ ”
indicator moving again.

!

See P.42 for information on changing the quality setting.

●

!

If the shot goes out of focus during zooming, hold the shutter

●

button down halfway to refocus the shot.

■ FinePix E500

Zoom bar display

WT

WT

WT

WT

The position of the “ ” indicator on the
zoom bar shows the zooming status.
The area to the right of the separator
indicates digital zooming, while the area to
the left indicates optical zooming.

Digital
zoom

Optical
zoom

h Optical zoom focal length

Approx. 28 mm-91 mm, max. zoom scale: 3.2×

h Digital zoom focal lengths

Digital zoom focal lengths

4

Equivalent to approx. 91 mm-131 mm

2

Equivalent to approx. 91 mm-164 mm

1

Equivalent to approx. 91 mm-328 mm

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■ FinePix E510

Zoom bar display

W

W

W

W

The position of the “ ” indicator on the
zoom bar shows the zooming status.
The area to the right of the separator
indicates digital zooming, while the area to
the left indicates optical zooming.

T

T

T

T

Digital
zoom

Optical
zoom

h Optical zoom focal length

Approx. 28 mm-91 mm, max. zoom scale: 3.2×

h Digital zoom focal lengths

Digital zoom focal lengths

÷

Equivalent to approx. 91 mm-114 mm

3

Equivalent to approx. 91 mm-145 mm

2

Equivalent to approx. 91 mm-351 mm

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)

✽

✽

Cannot be used

✽ 35 mm camera equivalents

✽

✽

Cannot be used

✽ 35 mm camera equivalents

Maximum

zoom scale

Approx. 1.4×
Approx. 1.8×
Approx. 3.6×

Maximum

zoom scale

Approx. 1.3×
Approx. 1.6×
Approx. 3.9×

BEST FRAMING

Select framing guideline function in Photography
mode.
Pressing the “BACK (DISP)” button changes the
LCD monitor display. Press the “BACK (DISP)”
button until “Framing Guideline” appears.

Important

◆

Always use AF/AE lock when composing a shot.
The image may be out of focus if AF/AE lock is not
used.

◆

Scene

Position the main subject at the intersection of two lines in this
frame or align one of the horizontal lines with the horizon. Use
this frame as a guide to the subject’s size and the balance of the
shot while composing a shot.

!

The framing guideline is not recorded on the image.

●

!

The lines in the scene frame divide the image into 3 roughly equal parts

●

horizontally and vertically. The resulting printed image may be shifted
slightly from the scene frame.

2

Using the Camera

22

23

Zoom bar

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PLAYBACK MODE

VIEWING THE IMAGES (w PLAYBACK

)

01 02

Text displayed

No text displayed

Multi-frame playback

01 02

Single-frame playback

1Set the Mode switch to “w”.
2Press “c” to scan forward through your images.

Press “d” to scan backwards.

!

Set the Mode switch to “w” to play back the last shot.

●

!

When the lens is extended during playback, the lens retracts

●

as a protective measure if the camera is not used for approx.
6 seconds.

Selecting images

To select images on the thumbnail lists screen,
hold down “d” or “c” for 1 second during playback.

Multi-frame playback

In Playback mode, press the “BACK (DISP)” button
to change the display shown on the LCD monitor.
Press the “BACK (DISP)” button until the multi­frame playback screen (9 frames) appears.

1Press “a”, “b”, “d” or “c” to move the cursor

(orange frame) to the frame you want to select.
Press “a” or “b” repeatedly to jump to the next
page.

2Press the “BACK(DISP)” button again to enlarge

the image.

Navigation screen

■ Zoom scales (FinePix E500)

Quality mode Max. zoom scale

4 (2304 × 1728 pixels)

2 (1600 × 1200 pixels)

1 (1280 × 960 pixels)

` (640 × 480 pixels)

■ Zoom scales (FinePix E510)

Quality mode Max. zoom scale

÷ (2592 × 1944 pixels)

3 (2048 × 1536 pixels)

2 (1600 × 1200 pixels)

` (640 × 480 pixels)

Playback zoom

Press the Zoom button during single-frame
playback to zoom (enlarge) the still image. A zoom
bar appears.

!

Press the “BACK (DISP)” button to cancel playback zoom.

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!

Playback zoom cannot be used with multi-frame playback.

●

Press “a”, “b”, “d” or “c” to display another part
of the image.
The current displayed image appears on the
navigation screen.

!

Press the “BACK (DISP)” button to cancel playback zoom.

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Approx. 14.4×

Approx. 10.0×

Approx. 8.0×

Approx. 4.0×

Approx. 16.2×

Approx. 12.8×

Approx. 10.0×

Approx. 4.0×

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Using the Camera

This camera will display still images recorded on the FinePix E500 / FinePix E510 or still images
(excluding some uncompressed images) recorded on any FUJIFILM digital camera that supports xD-
Picture Cards.
Clear playback or digital zooming may not be possible for still images shot on cameras other than the
FinePix E500 / FinePix E510.

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!

The LCD monitor text display disappears after 3 seconds.

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Still images viewable on the FinePix E500 / FinePix E510

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PLAYBACK MODE

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ERASING IMAGES (ERASE FRAME

)

1

01 02

2

3

01 02

Set the Mode switch to “w”.

1Press the “MENU/OK” button during playback to

display the menu on the LCD monitor.

2Press “d” or “c” to select “o” ERASE.

Erased frames (files) cannot be recovered. Back up
important frames (files) onto your PC or another
media.

1Press “a” or “b” to select “FRAME”.
2Press the “MENU/OK” button to confirm the

selection.

See P.50 for information on “ALL FRAMES”.

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01 02

1Press “d” or “c” to select the frame (file) to be

erased.

2Press the “MENU/OK” button to erase the

displayed frame (file).
To erase another image, repeat steps 1 and 2.
Press the “BACK (DISP)” button to cancel single
frame erasing.

!

Press the “MENU/OK” button repeatedly to erase consecutive

●

image. Take care not to erase important images.

2

Using the Camera

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!

To return to single-frame playback, press “a” or “b” to select

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« BACK” and then press the “MENU/OK” button.

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3

OpenClosed

(

A

p

erture

)

Slow

(Shutter speed)

Fast

Advanced
Features

PHOTOGRAPHY FUNCTIONS

FOCUSING (DISTANCE

PHOTOGRAPHY FUNCTIONS

)

EXPOSURE (SHUTTER SPEED AND APERTURE

)

The distance from the subject to the camera is referred to as the shooting distance.
When the shooting distance is set correctly and the image appears sharp, the image is focused.

■ Two Focusing Methods: AF and MF.

The mechanisms for focusing are AF (Autofocus) and MF (Manual focus).
AF: In this mode, the camera automatically focuses on the subject in the AF frame. The camera

focuses when the shutter button is pressed down halfway.

MF: The focus is set manually. See P.48 for details.

■ Causes of focusing errors and the solutions

The subject is not in the AF frame.
The subject is not suited to AF.
The subject is outside the shooting range.
The subject is moving too quickly. Use MF (pre-setting the shooting distance for a shot )

Cause Solution

✽1 Taking pictures using AF lock

Main subject

✽2 Turning Macro mode ON/OFF

Approx. 60 cm (2.0 ft.)
to infinity

Macro OFF Macro ON

Use AF lock ✽1 or MF.
Use AF lock ✽1 or MF.
Turn Macro mode on or off ✽2.

Press the shutter button down
halfway to focus.

Recompose the shot and take the picture.Capture the subject

Approx. 6.7 cm-80 cm

(2.6 in.-2.6 ft.)

Max. zoom scale 1.4x

Approx. 2.6 cm-15 cm

(1.0 in.-5.9 in.)

(fixed at wide)

Super Macro ON

Exposure refers to the light that hits the CCD or the total amount of captured light and determines
the brightness of the image.
The exposure is determined by the combination of aperture and shutter speed. In AE (automatic
exposure), the camera determines the correct exposure, allowing for factors such as the brightness
of the subject and the sensitivity setting.

The graph at left shows the way the aperture and shutter speed settings can
be changed while maintaining the same exposure level.

h When the aperture is decreased by one step, the shutter speed also

decreases by one step (the dot moves upper left).

h When the aperture is increased by one step, the shutter speed also

increases by one step (the dot moves lower right).

h Combinations that result in the shutter speed or aperture being outside the

available range of settings cannot be selected (white dots).

N”, “M” and “<” Photography modes, it is easy to select different

h In the “

settings along this line.

h Selecting settings that run parallel to this line by adjusting the brightness of

the photographed image is referred to as exposure compensation.

When you cannot get the correct exposure

◆

Exposure compensation:

This function uses the exposure level set by the AE
function as a reference (0) and then brightens (+) or
darkens (–) the image.

◆

(–) (0) (+)

Shutter speed

When shooting a moving subject, you can either “freeze the motion” or “capture the sense of
movement” by adjusting the shutter speed.

Fast Slow

Freezes the motion of the
subject.

Photographs the traces left
by the subject’s movement.

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Subjects not suitable for autofocus

◆

h Very shiny subjects such as a mirror or car

body

h Subjects photographed through glass
h Subjects that do not reflect well, such as hair

or fur

h Subjects with no substance, such as smoke or

flames

h Dark subjects
h Fast moving subjects

◆

h Subjects with little or no contrast between the

subject and the background (such as white
walls or subjects dressed in the same color as
the background)

h Shots where another high-contrast object (not

the subject) is close to the AF frame and is
either closer or further away than your subject
(such as a shot of someone against a
background with strongly contrasting
elements)

Aperture

By adjusting the aperture, you can change the depth of focus (depth of field).

Closed

Main subject

The area in front of and
behind the subject is also
in focus in the shot.

Open

The background is out of
focus.

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PHOTOGRAPHY FUNCTIONS

TAKING PICTURES — SELECTING THE CAMERA SETTINGS

Consider the scene you are photographing and the sort of image you want to
achieve when you specify the camera settings. A general guide is given below.

Select the Photography mode (➡P. 32-36, 64, 65).

1

B

Specifies all settings other than Quality, Sensitivity and FinePix COLOR
on the camera.

m/,/.// Selects the best Scene position setting for the scene being shot.
N/M/< Changes the aperture or shutter speed setting so that the action is

frozen, the flow of the motion is conveyed, or the background is out of
focus.

> Adjust all the camera settings yourself.
r Record a movie.

Specify the photography settings (➡P.37-41).

2

Macro/¤Super macro Use for close-up shots.

e

Flash Use for shots in dark locations or for backlit subjects,

d

etc.

Exposure compensation

D

Use the AE exposure as a reference value of 0. This
function brightens (+) or darkens (–) the shot.

Take the pictures (check the exposure and focus ➡ adjust

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the shot composition ➡ press the shutter button down fully).

★

You can use the menus for more detailed settings (➡P.42-49, 66).

The table below provides a number of sample settings. Use the settings effectively.

To express the motion of the subject

To freeze the subject’s movement
To make the subject stand out by having the background

out of focus
To get a very large depth of focus
To prevent the image from having a red or blue cast

due to the light source
To avoid missing snapshot opportunities Take pictures in AUTO mode (see “Using the Camera”).
To prevent the subject from being overexposed or

underexposed and to show the substance and textures
of the subject clearly.

To achieve this result Sample settings

Set the Mode dial to “M” and select a slow shutter speed. (Use a
tripod to avoid camera shake.)

Set the
Set the Mode dial to “<” and select a wide aperture setting.

Set the
Change the “White balance” setting in the photography menu.

Use exposure compensation.
Select (+) if the background is pale and (–) if the background is
dark.

to “M” and select a fast shutter speed.

Mode dial

to “<” and select a narrow aperture setting.

Mode dial

■ List of functions available in each mode

m

,

PORTRAIT

LANDSCAPE.SPORTS/NIGHT SCENE

B

YES NO NO NO NO YES YES YES YES NO
YES YES NO YES NO YES NO NO NO NO
YES YES NO NO NO YES YES YES YES NO
YES YES NO YES NO YES YES YES YES NO

NO YES NO NO YES YES NO YES NO NO
NO YES NO NO YES YES NO YES NO NO
NO NO NO NO NO YES YES YES NO NO

NM<>

Function

e Macro / ¤ Super macro

x Auto flash
b Red-eye reduction

d Flash

D Exposure Compensation

d Forced flash
c Slow synchro
n Red-eye reduction + Slow synchro

Photography mode

P.37
P.39
P.39
P.39
P.39
P.39
P.41

■ List of menu options available in each mode

Factory

P.43

P.44

P.46
P.47
P.47
P.47
P.48
P.48
P.49

P.49

Defaults

N (FinePix E500)

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N (FinePix E510)

÷

✽1

AUTO

p-STANDARD

) Multi

AUTO

AF

NORMAL

±0

✽1 AUTO can only be set in “B” mode.
✽2 The factory default resolution for Movie mode is 320 × 240 pixels.

y Quality

FinePix
Photo

S ISO

mode

J FinePix COLOR

* Self-timer

ç

Photometry

A White balance

Menu

H

Options

Focusing

G Sharpness

z Flash

(brightness adjustment)

) Multi
_ Spot

AF
MF

P.42,
P.66

When shutter speed and aperture adjustments alone do not give the correct exposure.

When the image is too bright

Lower the

S sensitivity setting.

m, ,, ., /

B

YES

YES

YES YES YES YES YES YES NO

YESOFF

NO NO YES YES NO
NO NO YES YES NO
NO NO YES YES NO

YES YES YES YES NO

NO NO YES YES NO
NO NO YES YES

NO NO YES YES YES YES NO

YES YES YES YES YES

YES YES YES NO

When the image is too dark

Raise the S sensitivity setting.
Use flash or the brightness adjustment
function.

NM<>

YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES

r

r

YES

NOYES YES YES YES YES

YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES NO

✽2

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Advanced Features

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PHOTOGRAPHY FUNCTIONS

B AUTO / m PORTRAIT /

, LANDSCAPE / . SPORTS / / NIGHT SCENE

PHOTOGRAPHY FUNCTIONS

N PROGRAMMED AUTO

B AUTO

m PORTRAIT

, LANDSCAPE

. SPORTS

Set the Mode dial to “B”.
This is the easiest mode to use and can be used
for most types of shots.

!

See P.31 for information on available flashes.

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Set the Mode dial to “m”.
This is the most suitable for shooting portraits. Skin
tones are shown beautifully and the overall tone is
soft.

!

The camera selects the “100” sensitivity setting. Choose the

●

sensitivity setting that best suits the conditions.

!

See P.31 for information on available flashes.

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Set the Mode dial to “,”.
This mode is the best for shooting scenery in
daylight and provides crisp, clear shots of scenery
such as buildings and mountains.

!

The camera selects the “100” sensitivity setting. Choose the

●

sensitivity setting that best suits the conditions.

!

Flash not available. When the flash is popped up, “v”

●

appears.

Set the Mode dial to “.”.
This is the most suitable for shooting sporting
events. The priority to faster shutter speeds is
given.

Set the Mode dial to “N” (Programmed).
This is an automatic mode to specify the settings
except for the shutter speed and aperture setting.
This is a simple way to take pictures the same as
the Shutter-priority Auto and Aperture-priority Auto
modes (Program shift).

Program shift

Press “a” or “b” to select different shutter speed
and aperture setting combinations without changing
the exposure setting. The shutter speed and
aperture setting appear in yellow when the camera
is in Program shift mode.

!

Any of the following cancels Program shift:

●

i Changing the Mode dial setting
i Popping the flash up
i Setting the camera to Playback mode
i Turning the camera off

The shutter speed and aperture setting display

◆

When the brightness of the subject is outside the
camera’s brightness metering range, “---” appears as
the shutter speed and aperture setting on the LCD
monitor.

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Advanced Features

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/ NIGHT SCENE

!

The camera selects the “200” sensitivity setting. Choose the

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sensitivity setting that best suits the conditions.

!

See P.31 for information on available flashes.

●

Set the Mode dial to “/”.
This mode is the best for shooting evening and
night scene. The priority to slow shutter speeds (up
to 2 seconds) is given. To avoid camera shake,
always use a tripod.

!

The camera selects the “200” sensitivity setting. Choose the

●

sensitivity setting that best suits the conditions.

!

See P.31 for information on available flashes.

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Aperture

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PHOTOGRAPHY FUNCTIONS

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Shutter speed

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M SHUTTER-PRIORITY AUTO

PHOTOGRAPHY FUNCTIONS

< APERTURE-PRIORITY AUTO

Set the Mode dial to “M”.
This is an automatic mode to set the shutter speed.
Use this mode to freeze a moving subject (fast
shutter speed) or convey the impression of
movement (slow shutter speed).

Setting the shutter speed

Press “a” or “b” to select the shutter speed.
h Shutter speed setting

シャッタースピード

The shutter speed and aperture setting display

◆

Overexposed

In scenes that are extremely overexposed, the
aperture setting (F8) appears in red. When this
occurs, select a faster shutter speed (up to 1/1000
sec.).

2 sec. to 1/1000 sec. in 1/3 EV increments

◆

Set the Mode dial to “<”.
This is an automatic mode to set the aperture.
Use this mode to have the background out of focus
(large aperture) or have both near and far objects
in focus (small aperture).

Press “a” or “b” to select the aperture.

h Aperture settings

The shutter speed and aperture setting display

◆

Overexposed

In scenes that are extremely overexposed, the
shutter speed setting (1/1000 sec.) appears in red.
When this occurs, select a larger number of aperture
(up to F8).

Setting the aperture

Wide-angle: F2.9 to F8 in 1/3 EV increments
Telephoto: F5.5 to F8 in 1/3 EV increments

◆

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Underexposed

Metering failed

In scenes that are extremely underexposed, the
aperture setting (F2.9) appears in red. When this
occurs, select a slower shutter speed (down to 2
sec.).

When the brightness of the subject is outside the
camera’s brightness metering range, “F---” appears
as the aperture setting. When this occurs, press the
shutter button down halfway to measure the light
level again and display a value.

Underexposed

Metering failed

In scenes that are extremely underexposed, the
shutter speed setting (1/4 sec.) appears in red. When
this occurs, select a smaller number of aperture.

!

When Forced flash mode is selected, the slowest available

●

shutter speed is 1/60 sec.

When the brightness of the subject is outside the
camera’s brightness metering range, “----” appears
as the shutter speed setting. When this occurs, press
the shutter button down halfway to measure the light
level again and display a value.

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