Fujifilm F300EXR, F305EXR User Manual

BL01056-201

DIGITAL CAMERA

FINEPIX F300EXR

Owner’s Manual

Thank you for your purchase of this product. This manual describes how to use your FUJIFILM FinePix F300EXR digital camera and the supplied software. Be sure that you have read and understood its contents before using the camera.

For information on related products, visit our website at

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

Before You Begin

First Steps

Basic Photography and Playback

More on Photography

More on Playback

Movies

Connections

Menus

Technical Notes

Tro ubl esh oot ing

Appendix

Notes and Cautions

Installation

Antennas

• Read Inst ruction s: All the safet y and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated.

• Retain In struct ions: The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

• Heed Warni ngs: All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instruc tions should be adhered to.

• Follow Ins tructi ons: All operating and use instructions should be followed.

Installation

Power Sources: This v ideo product

should be op erated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your appliance dealer or local power company. For video products intended to operate from batter y power, or other sources, refer to the operating instr uctions.

Grounding or Polarization: This video product is equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than th e other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safet y feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should s till fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safet y purpose of the polar ized plug.

Alternate Warnings: This video product is e quipped with a 3-wire grounding-type plug, a plug hav ing a third (grounding) pin. This plug will only fi t into a grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electr ician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding-type plug.

Overloading: Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or elec tric shock.

Venti lation: Slots and openings in the cabinet are provide d for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the video product and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the v ideo product o n a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This video product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the

manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to. This video product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register.

Attachme nts: Do not use attachments not recommended by the video p roduct manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

Water and M oisture: D o not use this video product near water – for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like.

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

Accessories: Do not place this video product o n an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The video product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the appliance. Use only with a cart, s tand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the video product. Any mounting

of the appliance should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommende d by the manufacture r.

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

Antennas

Outdo or Antenna G roundin g:

outside antenna or cable s ystem is connected to the vide o product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/ NFPA No. 70, provides infor mation with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antennadischarge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit , connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.

If an

Notes and Cautions

Use

Service

Power Lines: An out side antenna

system should not be lo cated in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other elec tric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should b e taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

EXAMPLE O F ANTENNA GROUNDING AS

PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

Ground

Clamp

Electric Service

Equipment

Ground

Clamps Power Serv ice Grounding Electrode System (NEC ART 250. PART H)

Use

Cleaning: Unplug this video product

from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

Objec t and Liqu id Entry: Never push objects of any kind into this video product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or sh ortout parts that could result in a fire or electric shock.

Antenna Lead in Wire

Antenna Discharge Unit (NEC SECTION 810-2 0) Grounding Conduc tors (NEC SECTION 810-21)

Never spill liquid of any kin d on the video product.

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

Service

Servicing: Do not attempt to service

this video product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all s ervicing to qualified service personnel.

Damage R equirin g Servic e: Unplug this video product from the wall outlet and refer ser vicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged. If liquid has b een spilled, or objects have fallen into the video product. If the vide o product has been expose d to rain or water. If the vide o product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged. If the vide o product does not operate normally be following the operating instructions. Adjus t only

those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require ex tensive work by a qualified technician to restore the video p roduct to its normal operation. When the video product exhibits a distinct change in performance

- this indicates a need for ser vice.

Replacement Parts: When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufac turer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, ele ctric shock or other hazards.

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

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Notes and Cautions

WARNING

Be sure to read this notes before using

Safety Notes

• Make sure that you use your camera corre ctly. Read these Safet y Notes

and your Owner’s Manual carefully before use.

• After reading these Safet y Notes, store them in a safe place.

• The icons shown below are used in this document to indicate the

severit y of the injury or damage that can result if the information indicated by the icon is ignored and the product is used incorrec tly as a result.

This icon ind icates that death or seri ous injury can resul t if the information is ignored.

WARNING

This icon ind icates that personal i njury or material dama ge can result if the information is ignored.

CAUTION

The icons shown below are us ed to indicate the nature of the information which is to be obs erved.

Triangular icons tel l you that this informatio n requires attention ( “important” ).

Circular icons w ith a diagonal bar tell yo u that the action ind icated is prohibited (“Prohibited”).

Filled circl es with an exclamation m ark tell you an action t hat must be performed (“Required ”).

About t he Icons

WARNIN G

If a prob lem arise s, turn th e camera of f, remove t he batter y, discon nect and u nplug the AC powe r adapter.

Continued us e of the camera when it is e mitting smoke, is emit ting any

Unplug

unusual odo r, or is in any othe r abnormal state can c ause a fire or elect ric

from power

shock.

socket.

• Contac t your FUJIFILM dealer.

Do not all ow water or f oreign o bjects t o enter the c amera.

If water or fore ign objects get i nside the camera, tur n the camera off, rem ove the batter y and disconnec t and unplug the AC power a dapter. Continued us e of the camera can caus e a fire or electric s hock.

• Contac t your FUJIFILM dealer.

Do not use t he camer a in the bath room or sh ower.

Do not use in

This can caus e a fire or electri c shock.

the bathroom

or shower.

Never at tempt to di sassem ble or modi fy (never o pen the ca se).

Failure to obser ve this precaution c an cause fire or elec tric shock.

Do not

disassemble.

Should t he case br eak open a s the resul t of a fall or o ther acci dent, do no t touch the exposed parts.

Failure to obser ve this precaution co uld result in elect ric shock or in injur y

Do not touch

from touchin g the damaged par ts. Remove the bat tery immediatel y, taking

internal

care to avoid inju ry or electri c shock, and take the p roduct to the point of

parts.

purchase for consultation.

Do not cha nge, heat o r unduly t wist or pu ll the conn ection c ord and do n ot place he avy objec ts on the co nnecti on cord.

These ac tions could damage th e cord and cause a fire or el ectric shock .

• If the cord i s damaged, contact yo ur FUJIFILM dealer.

Do not pla ce the cam era on an uns table su rface.

This can caus e the camera to fall or t ip over and cause injur y.

Never at tempt to ta ke pictu res while i n motion.

Do not use the c amera while you are wa lking or driving a ve hicle. This can result in you f alling down or being inv olved in a traff ic accident.

Notes and Cautions

WARNING

CAUTION

WARNIN G

Do not tou ch any meta l parts o f the camer a during a t hunder storm.

This can caus e an electric sho ck due to induced current f rom the lightning discharge.

Do not use t he batte ry excep t as specif ied.

Load the battery as aligned with the indicator.

Do not hea t, change o r take apa rt the bat tery. Do not d rop or sub ject th e batter y to impac ts. Do not s tore the ba ttery wi th metal lic produ cts. Do n ot use char gers oth er than the s pecif ied model t o charge t he batter y.

Any of these a ctions can cause th e battery to burs t or leak and cause fire or injury as a re sult.

Use only t he batte ry or AC power a dapter s specif ied for use w ith this c amera. Do n ot use volt ages oth er than the p ower supp ly voltag e shown.

The use of oth er power sources can ca use a fire.

If the bat tery le aks and fl uid gets i n contac t with you r eyes, skin o r clothi ng. Flush the aff ected ar ea with cl ean water a nd seek med ical att ention or c all an eme rgency number right away.

Do not use t he charg er to charg e batter ies other t han thos e specif ied here.

The Ni-M H battery charge r is designed for Fujif ilm HR-AA Ni-MH b atteries. Using the charg er to charge conventional ba tteries or other t ypes of rechargeab le batteries can ca use the battery to l eak fluid, overheat o r burst.

When ca rrying t he batte ry, insta ll it in a dig ital came ra or keep it i n the hard c ase. When sto ring the b attery, ke ep it in the ha rd case. W hen disc arding, c over the bat tery terminals with insulation tape.

Contact wi th other metallic obj ects or batter y could cause the bat tery to ignite or burst.

Keep Mem ory Card s out of the r each of sma ll child ren.

Because M emory Cards are small , they can be swallow ed by children. Be sure to store Memo ry Cards out of the reac h of small children. If a chi ld swallows a Memory C ard, seek medical at tention or call an emerg ency number.

CAUTION

Do not use t his came ra in loca tions af fected b y oil fumes , steam, hu midity o r dust.

This can caus e a fire or electri c shock.

Do not lea ve this cam era in pla ces subje ct to ext remely hi gh tempe ratures .

Do not leave the c amera in location s such as a sealed vehicle o r in direct sunlight. Th is can cause a fire.

Keep out o f the reach o f small ch ildren.

This produ ct could cause injur y in the hands of a child.

Do not pla ce heavy o bjects o n the came ra.

This can caus e the heavy objec t to tip over or fall and caus e injury.

Do not move t he camer a while the AC p ower adap ter is stil l connec ted. Do not p ull on the conn ection c ord to dis connec t the AC power ad apter.

This can dama ge the power cord or cab les and cause a fire or el ectric shock .

Do not use t he AC power ad apter whe n the plug is d amaged or t he plug so cket connection is loose.

This could ca use a fire or electr ic shock.

Do not cove r or wrap th e camera or t he AC power ad apter in a cl oth or bla nket.

This can caus e heat to build up and disto rt the casing or caus e a fire.

When you a re clean ing the ca mera or you d o not plan to u se the cam era for an e xtende d perio d, remove th e batter y and disc onnect a nd unplug t he AC power ad apter.

Failure to do so can ca use a fire or electr ic shock.

When cha rging en ds, unpl ug the char ger from t he power so cket.

Leaving the cha rger plugged into the p ower socket can cause a f ire.

Using a f lash too cl ose to a per son’s eyes may t empora rily aff ect the eye sight.

Take particul ar care when photogra phing infants and y oung children.

When a Mem ory Car d is removed , the card c ould come o ut of the sl ot too quic kly. Use your fi nger to hol d it and gent ly relea se the car d.

Reques t regula r interna l testing a nd clean ing for you r camera .

Build-u p of dust in your camera c an cause a fire or elec tric shock.

• Contac t your FUJIFILM dealer to req uest internal cleanin g every 2 years.

• Please no te this is not a free of charge se rvice.

Notes and Cautions

Power Sup ply and Bat tery

* Confirm your b attery typ e before reading

the following descriptions.

The following explains proper use of batteries and how to pro long their life. Incorrect use of batteries can cause shorter bat tery life, as well as leakage, excessive heat , fire or explosion.

Camera uses the Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery

* When shipped, the b attery is not

fully charged. Always charge the batter y before using it.

* When carrying the battery, install

it in a digital camera or keep it in the soft case.

Battery Features

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• The batter y gradually loses its

charge even wh en not used. Use a batter y that has been charged recently (in the last day or two) to take pictures.

• To maximize the life of the battery,

turn the camera off as quickly as possible when it is not bein g used.

• The number of available frames

will be lower in cold locations or at low temperatures. Take along a spare fully charged bat tery. You can also increase the amount of power produced by putting the batter y in your pocket or another warm place to heat it and then loading it into the camera just before you take a picture. If you are using a heating pad,

take care not to place the battery directly against the pad. The camera may not operate if you use a deplete d battery in cold conditions.

Charg ing the Bat tery

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• You can charge the battery using the battery charger (included).

• The batter y can be charged at

ambient temperatures bet ween 0°C and +40°C (+32°F and +104°F). Refer to the OWNER’S MANUAL for the time of charging battery.

• You should charge the battery

at an ambient temperature between +10°C and +35°C (+50°F and +95°F). If you charge the batter y at a temperature outside this range, charging takes longer because the performance of the battery is impaired.

• You cannot charge the bat tery

at temperatures of 0°C (+32°F) or below.

• The Rechargeable Lithium -ion Batter y does not need to be fully discharged or exhausted f lat before being charged.

• The batter y may feel warm after it has been charged or immediately after being used. This is perfe ctly normal.

• Do not recharge a fully charged battery.

Battery Life

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At normal temperatures, th e battery can be used at least 300 times. If the time for which the battery provides power shortens markedly, this indicates that the battery has reached the end of its ef fective life and should be replaced.

Notes on s torage

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• If a battery is s tored for long periods while charged, the performance of the battery can be impaired. If the bat tery will not be used for some time, run the batter y out before storing it.

• If you do not intend to use the camera for a long period of time, remove the bat tery from the camera.

• Store the batter y in a cool place.

• The batter y should be stored in

a dry location with an ambient temperature b etween +15°C and +25°C (+59°F and +77°F).

• Do not leave the bat tery in hot

or extremely cold places.

Handl ing the Bat tery

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Cauti ons for Your Sa fety:

• Do not carry or store battery with metal obje cts such as necklaces or hairpins.

• Do not heat the battery or throw it into a fire.

• Do not attempt to take apart or change the battery.

• Do not recharge the battery with chargers other those specified.

• Dispose of used batter y promptly.

• Do not drop the bat tery or otherwise subject it to strong impacts.

• Do not expose the batter y to water.

• Always keep the battery terminals clean.

• Do not store batteries in hot places. Also, if you use the battery for a long period, the camera body and the bat tery itself will become warm. This is normal. Use the AC power adapter if you are taking pictures or viewing images for a long period of time.

Camera uses AA-size alkaline or Ni-MH (nickelmetal hydride) rechargeable batteries

* For details on the batteries that

you can use, refer to the OWNER’ S MANUAL of your camera.

Cautions for Using Bat tey

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• Do not heat the batteries or throw them into a fire.

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

• Do not expose the batteries to water, and keep bat teries from getting wet or stored in moist locations.

• Do not attempt to take apart or change the batteries, including battery casings.

• Do not subject the batteries to strong impacts.

Notes and Cautions

CAUTION

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

• Do not store batteries in warm or humid places .

• Keep the batteries out of reach of babies and small children.

• Make sure that the battery polarity (E and F) is correct.

• Do not use new with used batteries. Do not use charged and discharged batteries together.

• Do not use different typ es or brands of batteries at the same time.

• If you do not intend to use the camera for a long period of time, remove the bat teries from the camera. Note if the camera is left with the bat teries removed, the time and date set tings are cleared.

• The batteries feel warm right after being used . Before removing the batteries, turn the camera of f and wait for the batteries to cool down.

• Since batteries do not work well in cold weather or locations, warm the batteries by placing them inside your garments before use. Batteries do not work well when cold. They will work again when the temperat ure returns to normal.

• Soil (such as fingerprints) on the battery terminals makes the batteries charge less reducing the number of images. Carefully wipe the battery terminals with a sof t dry cloth before loading.

If any liquid at all leaks from the batteries, wipe the batter y compart ment thoroughly and then load new batteries.

If any battery fluid comes into contact with your hands or clothing, flush the area thoroughly with water. Note that batter y fluid can cause loss of eyesight if it gets into your eyes. If this occurs, do not rub your eyes. Flush the fluid out with clean water and contact your physician fo r treatment.

Using t he AA-size N i-MH batte ries

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correctly

• Ni-MH batteries lef t unused in storage for long periods can become “deac tivated”. Also, repeatedly charging Ni-MH batteries that are only partially discharged can cause them to suffer from the “memory effec t”. Ni-MH batteries that are “deactivated” or affected by “memory” suffer from the problem of only providing power for a short time after being charged. To prevent this problem, discharge and recharge th em several times using the camera’s “Discharging rechargeable batteries” function. Deactivation and memory are specific to Ni-MH batteries and are not in fact batter y faults. See OWNER’S MANUAL for the

procedure for “ Discharging rechargeable batteries”.

CAUTION

Do not use the “ Discharging rechargeable batteries” function when alkaline batteries being us ed.

• To charge Ni-MH batteries, use the quick b attery charger (sold separately). Refer to the instructions supplied with the charger to make sure that the charger is used correctly.

• Do not use the bat tery charger to charge other batteries.

• Note that the batteries feel warm after being charged.

• Due to the way the cam era is construc ted, a small amount of current is used even when the camera is tur ned off. Note in particular that leaving Ni-MH batteries in the camer a for a long period will overdischarge the batteries and may render them unusable even after recharging.

• Ni-MH batteries will self-discharge even when not us ed, and the time for which they can be used may be shortened as a result.

• Ni-MH batteries will deteriorate rapidly if overdischarged (e.g. by discharging the batteries in a flashlight). Use the “Discharging rechargeable batteries” function provided in the camera to discharge the batteries.

• Ni-MH batteries have a limited service life. If a battery can only be

used for a short time even after repeated discharge-charge cycles, it may have reached the end of its service life.

Disposing of Batteries

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• When disposing of batteries, do so in accordance with your local waste disposal regulations.

Notes on both models ( 1 , 2 )

AC Power Ada pter

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Always use the AC Power Adapter with the cam era. The use of an AC Power adapter other than FUJIFIL M AC Power Adapter can be damaged to your digital camera. For details on the AC power adapter, refer to the OWNER’S MANUAL of your camera.

• Use the AC power adapter for indoor use only.

• Plug the connection cord plug securely into the DC input terminal.

• Turn off the FUJIFILM Digital camera before disconnecting the cord from the DC input terminal. To disconnect, pull out the plug gently. Do not pull on the cord.

• Do not use the AC power adapter with any device other than your camera.

• During use, the AC power adapter will become hot to the touch. This is normal.

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Notes and Cautions

• Do not take apar t the AC power adapter. Doing s o could be dangerous.

• Do not use the AC power adapter in a hot and humid place.

• Do not subject the AC power adapter to strong shock s.

• The AC power adapter may emit a humming. This is normal.

• If used near a radio, the AC power adapter may cause static. If this happens, move the camera away from the radio.

Befor e Using the Ca mera

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

Test Shot s Prior to Pho tography

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For important photogr aphs (such as weddings and overseas trips), always take a test shot and view the image to make sure that the camera is working normally.

• FUJIFILM Corporation 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 C opyright

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Images recorded using your digital camera sy stem cannot be used in ways that infringe copyright laws without the consent of the owner,

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unless intended only for personal use. Note that some restrictions apply to the photographing of stage pe rformances, enter tainments and exhibits, even when intended purely for personal use. Us ers are also asked to note that the transfer of Memor y Card containing images or data protec ted under copyright laws is only permissible within the restrictions imp osed by those copyright laws.

Handl ing Your Digi tal Camer a

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

Liquid Crystal

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If the LCD monitor is damaged, take particular care with the liquid cryst al in the monitor. If any of the following situations arise, take the urgent action indicated.

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

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

• If liquid crystal is swallowed: Flush your mouth thoroughly with water. Drink large quantities of water and induce vomiting. Then seek medical assistance.

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Tradema rk Inform ation

and xD-Picture Card™

• are trademarks of FUJIFILM Corporation.

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

• Macintosh, Quick-Time, and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S.A. and other countries .

• Windows 7, Windows Vista and the Windows logo are trademarks of the Microso ft group of companies .

• IrSimple™ Trademark is ow ned by the Infrare d Data Association®.

• IrSS™ Trademark or IrSimpleShot™ Trademark is owne d by the Infrared Data Association®.

• SDHC logo is a trademark.

• HDMI logo is a trademark.

• YouTube is a trademark of Google Inc.

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

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Notes on Electrical Interference

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

Expla nation of C olor Televis ion

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System

NTSC: National Television System

Committe e, 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 an d China.

Exif Pr int (Exif ve r. 2.3)

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

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

Read Bef ore Using t he Softw are

Direct or indirec t export, in who le or in part, of licensed softw are without the permission of the applicable governing bodies is prohibited.

About This Manual

✔✔ Troubleshooting

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✔✔ Glossary

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✔✔ Table of Contents

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✔✔ Warning Messages and Displays

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✔✔ Camera Q & A

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✔✔ Restrictions on Camera Settings

Before using the camera, read this manual and the other supplied documents. For information on specific topics, consult the sources below.

Camera Q & A

Know what you want to do but don’t know the name for it? Find the answer in “Camera Q & A.”

Troubleshooting

Having a specific problem with the camera? Find the answer here.

Glossary

The meanings of some technical terms may be found here.

Memory Cards

Pictures can be stored in the camera’s internal memory or on optional SD and SDHC memory cards. In this manual, SD memory cards are referred to as “memory cards.” For more information, see page 8.

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Table of Contents

The “Table of Contents” gives an overview of the entire manual. The principal camera operations are listed here.

Warning Messages and Displays

Find out what’s behind that flashing icon or error message in the monitor or electronic viewfinder.

Restrictions on Camera Settings

See the Basic Manual for restrictions on the options available in each shooting mode.

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Camera Q & A

Camera Setup

Question

Key phrase

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Sharing Pictures

Question

Key phrase

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Find items by task.

Camera Setup

Question

How do I set the camera clock? Date and time 12 Can I set the clock to local time when I travel? Time difference 100 How do I keep the display from turning off automatically? Auto power off 103 How do I make the display brighter or darker? LCD brightness 103

How do I stop the camera beeping and clicking?

Can I change the sound the shutter makes? Shutter sound 98 What do the icons in the display mean? Displays 3 How much charge is left in the battery? Battery level 14

Sharing Pictures

Question

Can I print pictures on my home printer? Printing pictures 56

Operation and shutter volume 98

Key phrase

Silent mode 19

Key phrase

See page

Camera Q & A

Taking Pictures

Question

Key phrase

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Tak ing Pictures

Question

How can I avoid blurred pictures? Dual IS mode 17 How can I make good portraits? Intelligent Face Detection 74 Can I choose my own settings for different scenes? Scene position 27 Can the camera automatically adjust settings for different scenes? Can I choose between clarity, reduced noise, and dynamic range? How do I shoot a panorama? Motion Panorama 360 23 How can I take good pictures of dogs or cats? Can I prioritize to focus the specified person’s face? Face Recognition 80 How do I shoot close-ups? Close-ups (macro mode) 37 How do I keep the flash from firing?

How do I “fill-in” shadows on back-lit subjects? How do I take a series of pictures in a single burst? Continuous shooting mode 78 How do I take a group portrait that includes the photographer? Self-timer mode 40 Can I choose shutter speed and aperture? P, A, S, and M modes 30 How do I adjust exposure? Exposure compensation 36 How do I simulate the effects of different types of film? Film simulation 70 How do I keep a moving subject in focus? Tracking 80 How do I shoot movies? Recording movies 51

Key phrase

r mode

s, t, and u modes

Y DOG/T CAT

Flash mode 38How do I stop my subjects’ eyes glowing red when I use the flash?

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Camera Q & A

Viewing Pictures

Question

Key phrase

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Viewing Pictures

Question

How do I view my pictures? Single-frame playback 42 How do I delete the current picture? The I button 20 Can I select other pictures for deletion? Deleting pictures 45 Can I mark images with favorite (9) rating? 9 Favorites Can I zoom in on pictures during playback? Playback zoom 43 How do I view a lot of pictures at once? Multi-frame playback 44 How do I find pictures? Image search 49 Can I create photobooks from my favorite pictures? Photobook assist 47 Can I protect my pictures from accidental deletion? Protect 89 Can I hide the icons in the display when viewing my pictures? Choosing a display format 42

Key phrase

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Before You Begi

First Step

Basic Photography and Playbac

More on Playbackk

Playback Options ........................................................................... 42

9 Favorites: Rating Pictures ...................................................42

Playback Zoom ..............................................................................43

Multi-Frame Playback .................................................................44

M Deleting Pictures ....................................................................45

3 Photobook Assist ....................................................................47

Creating a Photobook ................................................................47

Viewing Photobooks ..................................................................48

Editing and Deleting Photobooks .........................................48

V Image Search ............................................................................49

Image Search based on categories .......................................49

Using Playback Menu with Image Search...........................49

Viewing Panoramas ......................................................................50

Moviess

A Recording Movies ...................................................................51

D Viewing Movies ....................................................................... 53

Connectionss

Viewing Pictures on TV ...............................................................54

Printing Pictures via USB ...........................................................56

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Technical Note

Troubleshootin

Appendi

Connecting the Camera ............................................................56

Printing Selected Pictures ........................................................56

Printing the DPOF Print Order ................................................58

Creating a DPOF Print Order ....................................................59

Viewing Pictures on a Computer ............................................ 61

Installing the Software............................................................... 61

Connecting the Camera ............................................................65

Menuss

Using the Menus: Shooting Mode ......................................... 67

Using the v-Mode Menu .........................................................67

v-Mode Menu Options ............................................................68

n ISO ............................................................................................69

o IMAGE SIZE ...........................................................................69

W FILM SIMULATION ..............................................................70

Using the Shooting Menu .........................................................71

Shooting Menu Options ............................................................72

3 FACE DETECTION ................................................................74

T IMAGE QUALITY ..................................................................76

U DYNAMIC RANGE ............................................................... 76

C WHITE BALANCE .................................................................76

E CONTINUOUS ......................................................................78

B PHOTOMETRY ......................................................................79

F AF MODE ...............................................................................79

S FACE RECOGNITION ...........................................................80

Using the Menus: Playback Mode ..........................................85

Using the v-Mode Menu .........................................................85

v-Mode Menu Options ............................................................85

q SLIDE SHOW .........................................................................86

Using the Playback Menu .........................................................87

Playback Menu Options .............................................................88

a RED EYE REMOVAL .............................................................89

O PROTECT ................................................................................89

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R CROP .......................................................................................90

j RESIZE .....................................................................................91

N IMAGE ROTATE ....................................................................92

P COPY .......................................................................................93

Q VOICE MEMO ........................................................................94

S ERASE FACE RECOG. ..........................................................96

J DISP ASPECT .........................................................................96

The Setup Menu .............................................................................97

Using the Setup Menu ...............................................................97

Setup Menu Options ...................................................................98

p TIME DIFFERENCE ............................................................ 100

m FORMAT ...............................................................................101

a IMAGE DISP. ........................................................................101

b FRAME NO. ........................................................................ 102

g PLAYBACK VOLUME ........................................................ 103

g LCD BRIGHTNESS............................................................. 103

o AUTO POWER OFF ........................................................... 103

c DIGITAL ZOOM ................................................................. 104

m POWER MANAGEMENT ................................................. 105

Tec hni cal N otess

Optional Accessories ................................................................ 106

Accessories from FUJIFILM .................................................... 107

Caring for the Camera .............................................................. 108

Tro ub les hoo ti ngg

Tro ub les ho oti ng ......................................................................... 109

Warning Messages and Displays .......................................... 118

Appendixx

Glossary ...........................................................................................122

Internal Memory/Memory Card Capacity ........................123

Specifications ................................................................................124

Introduction

Symbols and Conventions

Supplied Accessories

Symbols and Conventions

The following symbols are used in this manual: C Caution: This information should be read before use to ensure correct operation. A Note: Points to note when using the camera. B Tip: Additional information that may be helpful when using the camera.

Menus and other text in the camera monitor are shown in bold. In the illustrations in this manual, the monitor display may be simplified for explanatory purposes.

Supplied Accessories

The following items are included with the camera:

CD-ROM

NP-50 rechargeable battery BC-45W battery charger USB cable

Att aching the Strap

Attach the strap as shown.

A/V cable

• Strap

• Owner’s Manual CD

(contains this manual)

• Basic Manual

Before You Begin

Parts of the Camera

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

Selector button

Move curs or up E

l (exposure compensation) button (pg. 36)

I (delete) button (pg. 20)

Introduction

MENU/OK button (pg. 12)

1 Shutter button ...........................................18

2 n button .........................................11

3 Microphone .................................................94

4 Flash ..................................................................38

5 Lens and lens cover

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

Self-timer lamp ..........................................41

7 Zoom control ......................................16, 44

8 Monitor ............................................................. 3

9 D (playback) button ............................42

13 14

10 Indicator lamp ............................................ 19

11 Mode dial ........................................................ 4

12 Strap eyelet .................................................... 1

13 A (movie recording) button ...........51

14 Terminal cover ............................54, 56, 65

15 DC coupler cable cover ..................... 107

16 v (photo mode) button ............67, 85

17 DISP (display)/BACK button ...........17, 42

U (silent mode) button ......................19

18 Battery-chamber cover .......................... 6

Move curs or left G

L (macro) button (pg. 37)

Command dial (pg. 13)

19 Tripod mount

20 Speaker ...........................................................95

21 Connector for USB cable .............56, 65

22 HDMI Micro Connector ........................54

23 Battery latch .............................................6, 7

24 Battery chamber ......................................... 6

25 Memory card slot ....................................... 9

Move curs or right H

K (flash) button (pg. 38)

Move curs or down F J (self-timer) button (pg. 40)

Connector for A/V cable .....................54

Camera Displays

■■ Shooting

■■ Playback

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Shooting

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250F3.5

* d: indicates that no memory card

is inserted and that pictures will be stored in the camera’s internal memory (pg. 8).

Playback

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800

100-0001

400

4:3

1 Internal memory indicator*

2 Focus frame .................................................33

3 Silent mode indicator ............................ 19

4 Continuous shooting mode .............78

5 Metering ........................................................79

6 Intelligent Face Detection indicator

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

7 Shooting mode .........................................21

8 Flash mode...................................................38

9 Macro (close-up) mode........................37

10 Self-timer indicator .................................40

11 Focus warning ...........................................18

12 Blur warning ................................................39

13 Date and time.............................................12

1 Intelligent Face Detection indicator

..................................................................... 43, 74

2 Playback mode indicator ............20, 42

3 Protected image .......................................89

4 DPOF print indicator ..............................58

5 Voice memo indicator...........................94

6 Photobook assist ......................................47

7 Favorites .........................................................42

14 Shutter speed 15 Aperture

16 Movie quality ..............................................52

17 Image size .....................................................69

18 Number of available frames ...........123

19 Sensitivity ......................................................69

20 Image quality ..............................................76

21 Dynamic range ..........................................76

22 Film simulation ..........................................70

23 White balance ............................................76

24 Battery level .................................................14

25 Dual IS mode ..............................................17

26 Exposure compensation .....................36

8 Portrait enhancer .....................................29

9 Gift image .....................................................42

10 Red-eye removal indicator ................89

11 Pro focus mode, Pro low-light mode

.....................................................................25, 26

12 Frame number ........................................102

13 Dynamic range ..........................................76

14 P mode ..............................................21

Introduction

Before You Begin

The Mode Dial

To select a shooting mode, align the mode icon with the mark next to the mode dial.

O: Improve clarity, reduce noise, increase dynamic range, or let the camera automatically adjust settings to suit the scene (pg. 21).

k (AUTO): A simple “point-and-shoot” mode recommended for first-time users of digital cameras (pg. 21).

Introduction

P (pg. 31), S (pg. 32), A (pg. 31), M (pg.

30): Select for full control over camera settings, including aperture (M and A) and/or shutter speed (M and S).

SP (SCENE POSITION): Choose a scene suited to the subject or shooting conditions and let the camera do the rest (pg. 27).

Adv. (ADVANCED): Sophisticated techniques made easy (pg. 22).

Charging the Battery

Charging indicator

Batter y status

Action

The battery is not charged at shipment. Charge the battery before use.

Batteries

The camera uses an NP-50 rechargeable battery.

Place the battery in the charger.

Insert the battery into the supplied battery charger as shown, making sure that the battery is in the orientation indicated by the F B E labels.

Battery

Charging indicator

FBE

label

Battery charger

Plug the charger in.

Plug the charger into a power outlet. The

Arrow

E label

charging indicator will light.

C Caution

• Unplug the charger when it is not in use.

• Remove dirt from the battery terminals with a clean, dry cloth. Failure to observe this precaution could prevent the battery from charging.

• Charging times increase at low temperatures.

The Charging Indicator

The charging indicator shows battery charge status as follows:

Charging indicator

Off

Blinks Battery fault.

Charge the battery.

Remove the battery when charging is

Battery status

Battery not

inserted.

Battery fully

charged.

Battery charging.

Action

Insert

the battery.

Remove

the battery.

—

Unplug the

charger and

remove the

battery.

complete.

Charging time

See specifications of the battery charger (pg. 128).

First Steps

Inserting the Battery

After charging the battery, insert it in the camera as described below.

Open the battery-chamber cover.

A Note

• Be sure the camera is off before opening the battery-chamber cover.

C Caution

• Do not open the battery-chamber cover when the camera is on. Failure to observe this precaution could result in damage to image files or memory cards.

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

Insert the battery.

Insert the battery with the terminals first and the orange stripe aligned with the orange battery latch. Slide the battery into the camera, keeping the battery latch pressed to one side as shown below. Confirm that the battery is securely latched.

Orange stripe

Battery latch

C Caution

• Insert the battery in the correct orientation. Do not use force or attempt to insert the battery upside down or backwards. The battery will

slide in easily in the correct orientation.

Inserting the Battery

Close the battery-chamber cover.

Removing the Battery

After turning the camera off, open the batterychamber cover, press the battery latch to the side, and slide the battery out of the camera as shown.

Battery latch

C Caution

• Turn the camera off before removing the battery.

B Tip: Using an AC Adapter

• The camera can be powered by an optional AC adapter and DC coupler (sold separately). See manuals provided with the AC adapter and DC coupler for details.

• If the camera is powered by an AC adapter, demo mode instructions will be displayed when the camera is turned on. Selecting this option starts a slide show. To cancel, press the shutter button.

C Caution

• Do not affix stickers or other objects to the battery. Failure to observe this precaution could make it impossible to remove the battery from the camera.

• Do not short the battery terminals. The battery could overheat.

• Use only battery chargers designated for use with the battery. Failure to observe this precaution could result in product malfunction.

• Do not remove the labels from the battery or attempt to split or peel the outer casing.

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

First Steps

Inserting a Memory Card

■■ Compatible Memor y Cards

Write-protect switch

Although the camera can store pictures in internal memory, SD memory cards (sold separately) can be used to store additional pictures.

When no memory card is inserted, d appears in the monitor and internal memory is used for recording and playback. Note that because camera malfunction could cause internal memory to become corrupted, the pictures in internal memory should periodically be transferred to a computer and saved on the computer hard disk or on removable media such as CDs or DVDs. The pictures in internal memory can also be copied to a memory card (see page 93). To prevent internal memory from becoming full, be sure to delete pictures when they are no longer needed.

When a memory card is inserted as described below, the card will be used for recording and playback.

Compatible Memory Cards

SanDisk SD and SDHC memory cards have been tested and approved for use in the camera. Use a card with a class 4 write speed (4 MB/s) or better when shooting HD movies. A complete list of approved memory cards is available at http://www.fujifilm.com/products/digital_cameras/index.html. Operation is not guaranteed with other cards. The camera can not be used with MultiMediaCard (MMC) or xD-Picture Cards.

C Caution

• SD memory cards can be locked, making it impossible to format the card or to record or delete images. Before inserting an SD memory card, slide the write-protect switch to the unlocked position.

Write-protect switch

■■ Inserting a Memory Card

Inserting a Memory Card

Turn the camera off, and open the

battery-chamber cover.

Inserting a Memory Card

C Caution

• Be sure card is in correct orientation; do not insert at an angle or use force. If the memory card is not inserted correctly, d will appear in the monitor and images will be recorded to internal memory.

First Steps

Insert the memory card firmly until you

hear (feel) a click.

Holding the memory card in the orientation shown below, slide it all the way in. Press firmly until it clicks into place.

Battery

Click

Close the battery-chamber cover.

Inserting a Memory Card

Removing Memory Cards

After confirming that the camera is off, press the card in and then release it slowly. The card can now be removed by hand.

C Caution

• The memory card may spring out if you remove your finger immediately after pushing the card in.

• Memory cards may be warm to the touch after being removed from the camera. This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction.

C Caution

• Do no t turn the camera off or rem ove the memory card

while the mem ory card is being format ted or data are being recorded to or de leted from the card. Failure to observe

this precaution could damage the card.

• Format SD memory cards before first use, and be sure to reformat all memory cards after using them in a computer or other device. For more information on formatting memory cards, see page 101.

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

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

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

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

• The data in internal memory may be erased or corrupted when the camera is repaired. Please note that the repairer will be able to view pictures in internal memory.

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

Turning the Camera on and off

Shooting Mode

Playback Mode

Shooting Mode

Press the n button to turn the camera on. The lens will extend and the lens cover will open.

Playback Mode

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

Press the n button to turn the camera off.

Press n again to turn the camera off.

B Tip: Switching to Playback Mode

• Press the D button for about a second to start

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

C Caution

• Forcibly preventing the lens or flash from moving could damage the camera.

• Pictures can be affected by fingerprints and other marks on the lens. Keep the lens clean.

• The n button does not completely disconnect the camera from its power supply.

B Tip: Auto Power Of f

• The camera will turn off automatically if no operations are performed for the length of time selected in the o AUTO POWER OFF menu (pg. 103). To turn the camera on, use the n button or press the D button for about a second.

B Tip: Switching to Shooting Mode

• To exit to shooting mode, press the shutter button

halfway. Press the D button to return to playback.

First Steps

Basic Setup

A language-selection dialog is displayed the first time the camera is turned on. Set up the camera as described below (for information on resetting the clock or changing languages, see page 98).

Choose a language.

1.1 Press the selector up or down

to highlight a language.

1.2 Press MENU/OK.

START MENU

ENGLISH

FRANCAIS DEUTSCH ESPAÑOL PORTUGUÊS

SET NO

Set the date and time.

DATE / TIME NOT SET

2012 2011

2010

YY. MM. DD

2009 2008

SET NO

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

2.2 Press MENU/OK.

1. 1 12

00 AM

Basic Setup

Choose power management options.

POWER MANAGEMENT

POWER SAVE

QUICK AF

CLEAR DISPLAY

Power saving for longer battery life

SET NO

3.1 Press the selector up or down to highlight one of the following options:

• v POWER SAVE: Save battery power.

• w QUICK AF: Reduce focusing time,

ensuring a quick shutter response.

• x CLEAR DISPLAY: Choose this option for

a brighter, higher quality display.

3.2 Press MENU/OK.

B Tip: The Camera Clock

• If the battery is removed for an extended period, the camera clock will be reset and the languageselection dialog will be displayed when the camera is turned on. Set up the camera again. If the battery is left in the camera or an optional AC adapter connected for about four days, the battery can be removed for about seven days without resetting clock, language selection, or power management options.

Using the comman d dial

You can select values, images, or menus easily by rotating the command dial. This manual shows operations when performed with the selector buttons.

0 +1⅔

First Steps

Taking Pictures in r (P AUTO) Mode

Indicator

Descri ption

This section describes how to take pictures in r (P AUTO) mode.

Turn the camera on.

Press the n button to turn the camera on.

Basic Photography and Playback

Flash

When the camera is turned on, the flash automatically pops up and when turned off it will retract. Do not push down the flash when turning on the camera.

Check the battery level.

Check the battery level in the display.

qwe

Indicator

Battery partially discharged.

(whit e)

Battery more than half discharged.

(whit e)

Low battery. Charge as soon as

(red )

possible.

Battery exhausted. Turn camera off

(blinks red)

Select O mode.

Rotate the mode dial to O.

and charge battery.

Description

Taking Pictures in r (P AUTO) Mode

Mode

Type of subject or scene detected

Frame a picture using the zoom control.

In this mode, the camera automatically analyzes the composition and selects the appropriate scene mode according to the subject and shooting conditions. The selected mode is displayed as shown below. When the shutter button is pressed halfway, the camera selects the optimal P mode, which is displayed next to the scene mode icon.

Display when portrait subject is detected.

Mode

J K T Z

Type of subjec t or scene detected

PORTRAIT: Human portrait subject. LANDSCAPE: Man-made or natural

landscape.

NIGHT: Poorly lit landscape. MACRO: Subject close to camera. BACKLIT PORTRAIT: Back-lit portrait subject. NIGHT PORTRAIT: Poorly lit portrait subject.

o IMAGE SIZE

If S is selected for o IMAGE SIZE in r mode, the camera will automatically select the optimal image size (pg. 69).

A Note

• L (AUT O) will be selected if the subject does not match the scenes listed above.

• I appears on the display. The camera continuously analyzes the scene, always trying to detect faces.

• The camera focuses continuously, increasing the drain on the battery. The sound of the camera focusing may be audible.

Basic Photography and Playback

Taking Pictures in r (P AUTO) Mode

How to us e the zoom control

Select B to zoom out Select A to zoom in

Zoom indicator

The zoom speed can be changed by adjusting the position of the zoom control.

Holding the Camera

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

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

Taking Pictures in r (P AUTO) Mode

Framing Guideline and Pos t-Shot Assist Window

In shooting mode, press DISP/BACK to select a shooting display format. The selection changes each time DISP/BACK is pressed.

INFORMATION ON

HD FRAMING

INFORMATION OFF

BEST FRAMING

• BEST FRAMING: To use the best framing, position the main subject at the intersection of two lines or align one of the horizontal lines with the horizon.

• HD FRAMING: Displays the High Definition (HD) 16 : 9 crop.

Avoiding Blurred Pictures

If the subject is poorly lit, blurring caused by camera shake can be reduced by activating the Z DUAL IS

SET-UP

LCD BRIGHTNESS AUTO POWER OFF

DUAL IS MODE

RED EYE REMOVAL

OFF

DIGITAL ZOOM AF ILLUMINATOR

CONTINUOUS

SHOOTING ONLY

OFF

MODE. k CONTINUOUS, l SHOOTING ONLY or OFF

can be set in the setup menu (pg. 97).

B Tip

• When using the camera with a tripod, Z DUAL IS

MODE is recommended to be OFF.

A Note

• Sensitivity is raised when dual IS is in effect. Note that blurring may still occur depending on the scene or shooting conditions.

Basic Photography and Playback

Taking Pictures in r (P AUTO) Mode

Focus.

Press the shutter button halfway to focus.

A Note

• The lens may make a noise when the camera focuses. This is normal.

If the camera is able to focus, it will beep twice and the indicator lamp will glow green.

If the camera is unable to focus, the red colored focus frame and R will appear in the monitor, and the indicator lamp will blink green. Change the composition or use focus lock (pg. 33).

Shoot.

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

B Tip: The Shutter Button

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

Double

beep

Press halfway

A Note

• If the subject is poorly lit, the flash may fire when the picture is taken. For information on using the flash when lighting is poor, see page 38.

Press the rest of

the way down

Click

Taking Pictures in r (P AUTO) Mode

Indicator lamp

Camera status

U Silent Mode

In situations in which camera sounds or lights may be unwelcome, hold the DISP/BACK button down until U is displayed (note that silent mode is not available during movie or voice memo playback).

The camera speaker, flash, and AF-assist illuminator/ self-timer lamp turn off and flash and volume settings can not be adjusted (note that the flash will still fire in A mode). To restore normal operation, press the DISP/BACK button until the U icon is no longer displayed. Silent mode can also be set from the setup menu (pg. 97).

The Indicator L amp

Indicator lamp

The indicator lamp shows camera status as follows:

Indicator lamp

Glows green Focus locked.

Blinks green

and orange

Glows

orange

Blinks orange

Blinks red

B Tip: Warnings

• Detailed warnings appear in the display. See pages 118–121 for more information.

Blur, focus, or exposure warning. Picture can be taken. Recording pictures. Additional pictures can be taken. Recording pictures. No additional pictures can be taken at this time. Flash charging; flash will not fire when picture is taken. Lens or memory error (internal memory or memory card full or not formatted, format error, or other memory error).

Camera status

Basic Photography and Playback

Viewing Pictures

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1/250

3.5

100-0001

400

4:3

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

Press the D button.

The most recent picture will be displayed in the monitor.

100-0001

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1/250

View additional pictures.

Press the selector right to view

3.5

pictures in the order recorded, left to view pictures in reverse order.

Press the shutter button to exit to shooting mode.

Deleting Pictures

To delete the picture currently displayed in the monitor, press the selector up (I). The following dialog will be displayed.

ERASE OK?

CANCEL

400

4:3

To delete the picture, highlight OK and

SET

press MENU/OK. To exit without deleting the picture, highlight CANCEL and press MENU/OK.

B Tip: The Playback Me nu

• Pictures can also be deleted from the playback menu (pg. 45).

kk AUTO

EXR

Option

Descri ption

Shooting Mode

Choose a shooting mode according to the scene or type of subject. To choose a shooting mode, rotate the mode dial to the desired setting (pg. 4). The following modes are available:

AUTO

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

EXR

To let the camera automatically optimize settings for your current subject, or to improve clarity, reduce noise, or enhance dynamic range, rotate the mode dial to O and follow the steps below:

Press MENU/OK to display the

following menu.

AUTO

RESOLUTION PRIORITY HIGH ISO & LOW NOISE D-RANGE PRIORITY

Selects EXR mode and camera settings for each scene.

CANCELSET

A Note

• If the shooting menu is displayed, highlight

A P MODE and press MENU/OK.

Press the selector up or down to

highlight one of the following options.

Option

The camera automatically

r P AUTO

s RESOLUTION

PRIORITY

t HIGH ISO &

LOW NOISE

u D-RANGE

PRIORITY

Press MENU/OK to select the

highlighted option.

Press DISP/BACK to exit from the

menu.

selects the scene and P mode according to shooting conditions (pg. 14).

Choose for crisp, clear shots.

Reduce noise in pictures taken at high sensitivities. Increase the amount of detail visible in highlights.

U DYNAMIC RANGE is set to D (800%).

Description

More on Photography

Shooting Mode

Adv.

ADVANCED

Adv.

ADVANCED

This mode combines “point-and-shoot” simplicity with sophisticated photographic techniques.

Rotate the mode dial to Adv..

Press MENU/OK to display the Adv.

menu.

MOTION PANORAMA 360

Take ultra panoramic image up to 360° by sweeping the camera

SET CANCEL

A Note

• If the shooting menu is displayed, highlight

A Adv. MODE and press MENU/OK.

Highlight the desired option.

Press MENU/OK to select the

highlighted option.

Press DISP/BACK to return to shooting

mode.

Shooting Mode

WW MOTION PANORAMA 360

MOTION PANORAMA 360

Follow an on-screen guide to take photos that will automatically be joined to form a panorama.

To select the angle through which

you will pan the camera while shooting, press the selector down. Press the selector left or right to highlight an angle and press MENU/ OK.

Press the selector right to view a

choice of pan directions. Press the selector left or right to highlight a pan direction and press MENU/OK.

Press the shutter button all the way

down to start recording. There is no need to keep the shutter button pressed during recording.

A Note

• The camera zooms all the way out and zoom remains fixed at the widest angle until shooting is complete.

Pan the camera in the direction shown by

the arrow. Shooting ends automatically when the progress bar is full and the panorama is complete.

120

Progress bar

C Caution

• Depending on camera settings, the camera may have to be panned through a greater or lesser angle than selected. Shooting may be interrupted if the camera is panned too quickly or too slowly. Panning the camera in a direction other than that shown by the arrow cancels shooting.

More on Photography

Shooting Mode

B Tip

• The completed panorama can be viewed on the camera (pg. 50).

C Caution

• Panoramas are created from multiple frames. The camera may in some cases be unable to stitch the frames together perfectly.

• The desired results may not be achieved with moving subjects, subjects close to the camera, unvarying subjects such as the sky or a field of grass, subjects that are in constant motion, such as waves and waterfalls, or subjects that undergo marked changes in brightness. Panoramas may be blurred if the subject is poorly lit.

For Bes t Results

For best results, move the camera in a small circle at a steady speed, keeping the camera horizontal and being careful only to pan in the direction shown by the guides. If the desired results are not achieved, try panning at a different speed.

Printing Panoramas

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

Shooting Mode

GG PRO FOCUS MODE

PRO FOCUS MODE

Choose for soft focusing the background of a subject such as a portrait or a flower to make it impressive. When the shutter button is pressed, the camera automatically takes up to 3 pictures and creates one image with a sharp focused subject that has a soft focused background. The camera provides you with a soft focus effect like an SLR camera. Press the selector left or right to select SOFTNESS in 3 steps before shooting.

A Note

• When a subject is too close to the background, the camera may not create effect to a picture. When the message 5 CANNOT CREATE EFFECT appears during focus lock, take a little distance from your subject and use the zoom control to adjust.

• When shooting a moving subject, the function may not work.

• When the camera fails to create effect, the message 5 PLAYBACK TO CHECK IMAGE appears. Take a picture again.

C Caution

• Hold the camera firmly while you shoot.

• Frame coverage is reduced in this mode.

B Tip: H SAVE ORIGINAL IMAGE

• Select ON for the H SAVE ORIGINAL IMAGE

option in the setup menu (pg. 97) to save unprocessed copies of pictures.

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Shooting Mode

FF PRO LOW-LIGHT MODE

PRO LOW-LIGHT MODE

Choose for shooting a subject under low light or a still subject by using the telephoto zoom. When the shutter button is pressed, the camera automatically takes up to 4 pictures and merges the pictures together. Blurring caused by camera shake can be reduced and pictures with low noise can be taken even with high sensitivity.

A Note

• When shooting a moving subject, the function may not work.

• Pictures may be saved without merged, depending on the shooting condition, or when moving the camera a lot during shooting.

C Caution

• Hold the camera firmly while you shoot.

• Frame coverage is reduced in this mode.

B Tip: H SAVE ORIGINAL IMAGE

• Select ON for the H SAVE ORIGINAL IMAGE

option in the setup menu (pg. 97) to save unprocessed copies of pictures.

Shooting Mode

SPSP SCENE POSITION

SCENE POSITION

The camera offers a choice of “scenes,” each adapted to particular shooting conditions or a specific type of subject, which can be assigned to the SP position on the mode dial:

Rotate the mode dial to SP.

Press MENU/OK to display the

following menu.

PORTRAIT

Portrait with soft overall tone and beautiful skin tones

CANCELSET

A Note

• If the shooting menu is displayed, highlight

A SCENE POSITION and press MENU/OK.

Press the selector up or down to

highlight a scene (pg. 29).

Press MENU/OK to select the

highlighted option.

Press DISP/BACK to exit from the

menu.

Until the setting is changed as described above, the chosen scene will be selected whenever the mode dial is rotated to SP.

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Shooting Mode

YY DOG/

CAT

DOG/TT

CAT

When Y DOG or T CAT is selected, the camera detects and focuses the front face of a dog or cat.

When Y DOG or T CAT is selected for SCENE POSITION, 5 AUTO RELEASE is available in Self-Timer options. When the camera detects and focuses the face of a dog or cat in 5 AUTO RELEASE, the camera automatically releases the shutter. The detected faces can be used with following functions.

• SLIDE SHOW (pg. 86)

• IMAGE DISP. > ZOOM(CONTINUOUS) (pg.

101)

• PRINT ORDER(DPOF) (pg. 58)

• CROP (pg. 90)

C Caution

• Although the camera detects faces of many kinds

of dogs or cats in Y DOG or T CAT, some kinds of dogs or cats may not be detected. Also, some shooting conditions may prevent the camera from detecting the face of a dog or cat.

• If no face is detected when the shutter button is pressed halfway, the camera will focus on the subject at the center of the display.

• When a face is not detected, place the subject in the center of a frame.

• If the face of a dog or cat is not detected, face zoom will not be available even when the F button is pressed during playback.

• Y DOG and T CAT may not be effective under following conditions:

- kinds of dogs or cats whose whole faces are black.

- kinds of dogs or cats whose whole faces are

covered with long hair.

Shooting Mode

Scene

Descri ption

Scene

A NATURAL & K

B N ATURAL LIGHT C PORTRAIT V PORTR AIT ENHANCER Y DOG T CAT K LANDSCAPE

L SPORT

D NIGHT

U NIGHT (TRIPOD)

W FIREWORKS

E SUNSET F SNOW G BEACH X UNDERWATER I PART Y O FLOWER P TEX T

Description

Get good results with backlit subjects and other difficult lighting. The camera takes two shots: one without the flash and one with.

Capture natural light indoors, under low light, or where the flash can not be used. Choose for soft-toned portraits with natural skin tones. Choose for a smooth skin effect in soft-focus portraits. Choose for shooting a dog. The mode optimizes to focus on faces of dogs. Choose for shooting a cat. The mode optimizes to focus on faces of cats. Choose for crisp, clear daylight shots of buildings and landscapes. Choose when photographing moving subjects. w QUICK AF is automatically selected for

m POWER MANAGEMENT and priority is given to faster shutter speeds. Choose this mode for poorly lit twilight or night scenes. Sensitivity is automatically raised to reduce

blur caused by camera shake. Choose this mode for slow shutter speeds when shooting at night. Use a tripod to prevent blur. Slow shutter speeds are used to capture the expanding burst of light from a firework. Use a tripod to

prevent blur. Record the vivid colors in sunrises and sunsets. Choose for crisp, clear shots that capture the brightness of scenes dominated by shining white snow. Choose for crisp, clear shots that capture the brightness of sunlit beaches. Choose for vivid blues when using an optional waterproof case to take photographs underwater. Capture indoor background lighting under low-light conditions. Choose for vivid close-ups of flowers. The camera focuses in the macro range. Take clear pictures of text or drawings in print. The camera focuses in the macro range.

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Shooting Mode

MM MANUAL

MANUAL

In this mode, you choose both shutter speed and aperture. If desired, exposure can be altered from the value suggested by the camera.

Rotate the mode dial to M.

Highlighted aperture will be displayed.

SETTING SHUTTER SPEED

3.5

1000

Rotate the command dial to choose

the aperture.

Press the selector up (l) to highlight shutter

speed.

A Note

• Highlight changes between the shutter speed

and aperture each time the selector (l) is pressed.

Rotate the command dial to choose

the shutter speed.

C Caution

• Noise in the form of randomly-spaced bright pixels may occur in long exposures.

Take pictures.

The Exposure Indicator

The amount the picture will be under- or over-exposed at current settings is shown by the exposure indicator.

SETTING SHUTTER SPEED

3.5

1000

Shooting Mode

PP PROGRAM AE

AA APERTURE PRIORITY AE

PROGRAM AE

In this mode, the camera sets exposure automatically.

Rotate the mode dial to P.

Tak e pictures.

C Caution

• If the subject is outside the metering range of the camera, the shutter speed and aperture displays will show “---”. Press the shutter button halfway to measure exposure again.

APERTURE PRIORITY AE

You select the aperture while the camera adjusts shutter speed for optimal exposure.

Rotate the mode dial to A.

Aperture will be displayed.

F3.5

Rotate the command dial to choose

the aperture.

Take pictures.

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Shooting Mode

SS SHUTTER-PRIORITY AE

C Caution

• If the correct exposure can not be achieved at the selected aperture, shutter speed will be displayed in red when the shutter button is pressed halfway. Adjust aperture until the correct exposure is achieved.

• If the subject is outside the metering range of the camera, the shutter speed display will show “---”. Press the shutter button halfway to measure exposure again.

SHUTTER-PRIORITY AE

You choose the shutter speed while the camera adjusts aperture for optimal exposure.

Rotate the mode dial to S.

Shutter speed will be displayed.

1000

Rotate the command dial to choose

the shutter speed.

Take pictures.

C Caution

• If the correct exposure can not be achieved at the selected shutter speed, aperture will be displayed in red when the shutter button is pressed halfway. Adjust shutter speed until the correct exposure is achieved.

• If the subject is outside the metering range of the camera, the aperture display will show “F--”. Press the shutter button halfway to measure exposure again.

Focus Lock

250

3.5

250

3.5

To compose photographs with off-center subjects:

Position the subject in the focus frame.

Recompose the picture.

Keeping the shutter button pressed halfway, recompose the picture.

Focus.

Press the shutter button halfway to set focus and exposure. Focus and exposure will remain locked while the shutter button is pressed halfway (AF/AE lock).

250

Press

halfway

3.5

Shoot.

Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to take the picture.

250

3.5

Press the rest of

the way down

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Repeat steps 1 and 2 as desired to refocus before taking the picture.

Focus Lock

Autofocus

Although the camera boasts a high-precision autofocus system, it may be unable to focus on the subjects listed below. If the camera is unable to focus using autofocus, use focus lock (pg. 33) to focus on another subject at the same distance and then recompose the photograph.

• Very shiny subjects such as mirrors or car bodies.

• Fast-moving subjects.

• Subjects photographed through a window or other reflective object.

• Dark subjects and subjects that absorb rather than reflect light, such as hair or fur.

• Insubstantial subjects, such as smoke or flame.

• Subjects that show little contrast with the background (for example, subjects in clothing that is the same color as the background).

Hybrid Autofocus

The camera’s hybrid autofocus system ensures fast focus, particularly when a bright, high-contrast subject is positioned in the center of the frame.

• Subjects positioned in front of or behind a highcontrast object that is also in the focus frame (for example, a subject photographed against a backdrop of highly contrasting elements).

• Subjects positioned at some distance in front of or behind an object that is also in the focus frame (for example, a subject in a cage, where the both the subject and the bars of the cage are in the focus frame).

• Subjects dominated by regular geometric patterns, such as the windows in an office building.

• Subjects that contain many fine details, such as a field of flowers or other subjects that are small or lack variation in brightness.

Focus Lock

The AF-Assist Ill uminator

If the subject is poorly lit, the AF-assist illuminator will light to assist the focus operation when the shutter button is pressed halfway.

A Note

• Avoid shining the AF-assist illuminator directly into your subject’s eyes. See page 97 for information on disabling the AF-assist illuminator.

• The camera may be unable to focus using the AF-assist illuminator in some cases. If the camera is unable to focus in macro mode (pg. 37), try increasing the distance to the subject.

• The AF-assist illuminator is not available in silent mode.

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5 Exposure Compensation

Use exposure compensation when photographing very bright, very dark, or high-contrast subjects.

Press the selector up (l).

The exposure indicator will be displayed.

Choose a value.

The effect is visible in the display. A value can also be selected by rotating the command dial.

Choose positive (+) values to increase exposure

Choose negative (–) values to reduce exposure

SET

Return to shooting mode.

Press MENU/OK to return to shooting mode.

Tak e p i c t u res.

A Note

• A 5 icon and exposure indicator are displayed at

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

L Macro Mode (Close-ups)

For close-ups, press the selector left (L). The selection changes each time the selector is pressed.

OFF

MACRO

When macro mode is in effect, the camera focuses on subjects near the center of the frame. Use the zoom control to compose pictures.

To exit macro mode, press the selector left (L) and select OFF. Macro mode can also be cancelled by turning the camera off or selecting another shooting mode.

A Note

• Use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blur caused by camera shake.

• The flash may fail to light the entire subject at very short ranges. Increase the distance to the subject and try again.

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K Using the Flash (Super Intelligent Flash)

Mode

Descri ption

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

Choose a flash mode.

Press the selector right (K). The flash mode changes each time the selector is pressed; in modes other than 4, the current mode is indicated by an icon in the display. Choose from the following options:

Mode

4/V (AUTO

FLASH)

K/U (FORCED

FLASH)

W (SUPPRESSED

FLASH)

T/Z (SLOW

SYNCHRO)

Description

The flash fires when required. Recommended in most situations.

The flash fires whenever a picture is taken. Use for backlit subjects or for natural coloration when shooting in bright light. The flash does not fire even when the subject is poorly lit. 0 will appear in the monitor at slow shutter speeds to warn that pictures may be blurred. Use of a tripod is recommended. Capture both the main subject and the background under low light (note that brightly lit scenes may be overexposed).

K Using the Flash (Super Intelligent Flash)

Focus.

Press the shutter button halfway to focus. If the flash will fire, X will be displayed when the shutter button is pressed halfway. At slow shutter speeds, 0 will appear in the display to warn that pictures may be blurred; use of a tripod is recommended.

Shoot.

Press the shutter button the rest of the way down to shoot.

C Caution

• The flash may fire several times with each shot. Do not move the camera until shooting is complete.

• Pressing the flash down turns off the flash.

Red-Eye Removal

When Intelligent Face Detection is active (pg. 74), and ON is selected for a RED EYE REMOVAL in the setup menu (pg. 97), red-eye removal is available in V, U, and Z mode. Red-eye removal minimizes “red-eye” caused when light from the flash is reflected from the subject’s retinas as shown in the illustration at right.

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J Using the Self-Timer

Set the timer

88 AUTO RELEASE

The camera offers a “baby auto release timer” for taking pictures of babies, a ten-second timer (pg. 41) that allows photographers to appear in their own photographs, and a two-second timer (pg. 41) that can be used to avoid blur caused by the camera moving when the shutter button is pressed.

Set the timer

Press the selector down (J). The selection changes each time the selector is pressed. The current self-timer mode is displayed in the monitor.

Select from the following options:

OFF

y (OFF)

8 (AUTO RELEASE)

c (10 SEC) b (2 SEC)

AUTO RELEASE

The shutter is released automatically when the camera detects a human portrait subject facing the camera. Use for portraits of babies.

Auto Release

Pictures taken with the auto release timer can be displayed using image search (pg. 49). When a picture taken with the auto release timer is displayed, the camera can automatically select faces for red-eye removal (pg. 89), playback zoom (pg. 43), slide shows (pg. 86), printing (pg. 59), and cropping (pg. 90).

10 SEC / 2 SEC

J U

sing the Self-Timer

10 SEC / 2 SEC

Focus.

Press the shutter button halfway to focus.

C Caution

• Stand behind the camera when using the shutter button. Standing in front of the lens can interfere with focus and exposure.

Start the timer.

Press the shutter button the rest of the way down to start the timer. The display in the monitor shows the number of seconds remaining until the shutter is released. To stop the timer before the picture is taken, press DISP/BACK.

The self-timer lamp on the front of the camera will blink immediately before the picture is taken. If the twosecond timer is selected, the self-timer lamp will blink as the timer counts down.

A Note

• The self-timer turns off automatically when the picture is taken, a different shooting mode is selected, playback mode is selected, or the camera is turned off.

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Playback Options

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Choosing a Display Format

In playback mode, press DISP/BACK to select a playback display format.

The selection changes each time DISP/BACK is pressed.

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To rate the picture currently displayed in fullframe playback, press DISP/BACK and press the selector up and down to select from zero to five stars.

B Tip: Favorites

• Ratings can be used for image search (pg. 49).

A Note

• Pictures taken using other cameras are indicated by a e (“gift image”) icon during playback.

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Playback Zoom

Select A to zoom in on pictures displayed in single-frame playback; select B to zoom out. When the picture is zoomed in, the selector can be used to view areas of the image not currently visible in the display.

Zoom indicator

Navigation window shows portion of image currently displayed in monitor

Press DISP/BACK to exit zoom.

A Note

• Playback zoom is not available with cropped or resized copies saved at a size of t.

Playback Options

Intelligent Face Detection

Pictures taken with Intelligent Face Detection (pg. 74) are indicated by a B icon. Press the F button to zoom in on the subject selected with Intelligent Face Detection. You can then use the zoom control to zoom in and out.

BACKFACE ZOOM

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Playback Options

Multi-Frame Playback

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To change the number of images displayed, select B when a picture is shown full-frame in the monitor.

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Select A to reduce the number of images displayed.

Use the selector to highlight images and press MENU/OK to view the highlighted image full frame. In the nine- and hundred-frame displays, press the selector up or down to view more pictures.

B Tip: Two-Frame Display

• Two-frame display can be used to compare pictures taken in A mode.

M Deleting Pictures

The ERASE option in the playback menu can be used to delete still pictures and movies, increasing the amount of space available on the memory card or in internal memory (for information on deleting pictures in single-frame playback, see page 20). Note that deleted pictures can not be

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

Press MENU/OK to display the

playback menu.

Press the selector up or down to

highlight M ERASE.

Press the selector right to display

delete options.

Press the selector up or down to

highlight FRAME or ALL FRAMES.

Press MENU/OK to display options for

the selected item (see following page).

B Tip: Deleting Pictures

• When a memory card is inserted, pictures will be deleted from the memory card; otherwise, pictures will be deleted from internal memory.

• Protected pictures can not be deleted. Remove protection from any pictures you wish to delete (pg.

89).

• If a message appears stating that the selected images are part of a DPOF print order, press MENU/OK to delete the pictures.

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■■ FRAME

: Deleting Selected Images

■■ ALL FRAMES

: Deleting All Images

M Deleting Pictures

FRAME

Selecting FRAME displays the

: Deleting Selec ted Images

ERASE OK?

dialog shown at right.

YES CANCEL

Press the selector left or right to scroll through pictures and press MENU/OK to delete the current picture (the picture is deleted immediately; be careful not to delete the wrong picture).

Press DISP/BACK to exit when all the desired pictures have been deleted.

ALL FRAMES

Selecting ALL FRAMES

: Deleting All Images

ERASE ALL OK?

IT MAY TAKE A WHILE

displays the confirmation

SET

CANCEL

shown at right.

Highlight OK and press MENU/ OK to delete all unprotected pictures.

The dialog shown at right is displayed during deletion. Press DISP/BACK to cancel before all pictures have been

CANCELCANCEL

deleted (any pictures deleted before the button was pressed can not be recovered).

3 Photobook Assist

Creating a Photobook

Create books from your favorite photos.

Creating a Photobook

Select 3 PHOTOBOOK ASSIST in the

playback menu.

Highlight NEW BOOK.

Press MENU/OK to display the new

book dialog.

Choose pictures for the new book.

• SELECT FROM ALL: Choose from all the pictures available.

• SELECT BY IMAGE SEARCH: Choose from pictures matching selected search conditions (pg. 49).

A Note

• Neither photographs t or smaller nor movies can be selected for photobooks.

Scroll through the images and press the

selector up to select or deselect the current image for inclusion in the book. To display the current image on the cover, press the selector down.

A Note

• The first picture selected automatically becomes the cover image. Press the selector down to

select a different picture for the cover.

Press MENU/OK to exit when the

book is complete.

Highlight COMPLETE

PHOTOBOOK.

SELECT IMAGES FOR PHOTOBOOK

SELECT ALL

COMPLETE PHOTOBOOK

EXIT

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Viewing Photobooks

Editing and Deleting Photobooks

3 Photobook Assist

A Note

• Choose SELECT ALL to select all photos, or all photos matching the specified search conditions,

for the book.

Press MENU/OK. The new book

will be added to the list in the photobook assist menu.

C Caution

• Photobooks can contain up to 300 pictures.

• Books that contain no photos are automatically deleted.

Photobooks

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

Viewing Photobooks

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

Editing and Deleting Photobooks

Display the photobook and press

MENU/OK to view book edit options.

Choose from the following options:

• EDIT: Edit the book as described in “Creating a Photobook” on page 47.

• ERASE: Delete the current photobook.

Follow the on-screen instructions.

V Image Search

Image Search based on categories

Option

Descri ption

Using Playback Menu with Image Search

Option

See Page

Image Search based on categories

Search for pictures by date, subject, scene, and file type. Select V IMAGE SEARCH in the playback menu (pg. 87).

Press the selector up or down

to highlight the desired search category.

Option

BY DATE

BY FACE

BY 9 FAVORI TES

BY SCENE

BY TYPE OF DATA

Press MENU/OK to select the

highlighted search category.

Show images based on the specified date. Show images based on specified face information. Find all pictures with a specified rating (pg. 42). Show images based on the specified scene mode. Show images based on whether still pictures or movies.

Description

A detailed search list will be displayed.

Using Playback Menu with Image Search

Three playback menus can be performed with image search mode. Press MENU/OK while the search results are displayed.

• For each operation, refer to the page listed.

MERASE OPROTECT qSLIDE SHOW

Option

See Page

45 89 86

• Select EXIT SEARCH to go back to the normal playback mode.

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Viewing Panoramas

Operati on

Button

Descri ption

To view a panorama, display in single-frame view and press the selector down.

PLAY

STOP PAUSE

Horizontal panoramas are displayed from left to right, vertical panoramas from top to bottom. The following operations can be performed during playback:

End playback/

Operation

Start/pause

playback

delete

Button

Description

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

Press the selector up to end playback. To delete the panorama, press the selector

up (I) while playback is paused.

REC

A Recording Movies

Shoot short movies with sound. Sound is recorded via the built-in microphone; do not cover the microphone during recording.

Press the A button to start recording.

REC

aREC and time

remaining are displayed

B Tip

• There is no need to keep the shutter button pressed during recording.

A Note

• Focus, exposure and white balance are adjusted automatically throughout recording. The color and brightness of the image may vary from that displayed before recording begins.

• Movies are recorded as motion JPEG files.

• If the subject is poorly lit, the AF-assist lamp may light to assist the focus operation. To turn the AF-assist lamp off, select OFF for the b AF ILLUMINATOR option in the setup menu (pg. 97).

• Vertical or horizontal streaks may appear in movies containing very bright subjects. This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction.

Movies

A Recording Movies

Press the A button again to

end recording. Recording ends automatically when the movie reaches maximum length or memory is full.

C Caution

• The indicator lamp lights while movies are being recorded. Do not open the battery chamber during shooting or while the indicator lamp is lit. Failure to observe this precaution could prevent the movie from being played back.

B Tip: 3 Intelligent Face Detection

• The camera automatically detects faces and optimizes focus and exposure.

Choosing the Frame Size

To choose the frame size, press MENU/OK and select

o MOVIE QUALITY. Choose a pixel size in the following:

• )128 0 (1280 × 720) for high definition movies.

• ! (640 × 480) for standard definition movies. Press DISP/BACK to return to movie recording mode.

D Viewing Movies

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Descri ption

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

Operation

Start/pause

playback

End

playback/

delete

Advance/

rewind

Adjust

volume

Press the selector down to start playback. Press again to pause. Press the selector up to end playback. If playback is not in progress, pressing the selector up will delete the current movie. Press the selector right to advance, left to rewind. If playback is paused, the movie will advance or rewind one frame each time the selector is pressed. Press MENU/OK to pause playback and display volume controls. Press the selector up or down to adjust the volume; press MENU/OK again to resume playback.

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STOP PAUSE

B Tip: Viewing Movies on a Computer

• Copy movies to the computer before viewing.

C Caution

• Do not cover the speaker during playback.

Progress bar

Movies

Viewing Pictures on TV

Connect the camera to a TV and tune the television to the video channel to show pictures to a group. Connect the A/V cable, as shown below. Be sure that the camera is off before connecting the cable.

Insert into A/V cable connec tor

Conne cting the Camera to High Def inition (HD) TVs

An HDMI cable (available from third-party suppliers) can be used to connect the camera to High Definition (HD) devices (playback only).

HDMI Micro Connector

Connections

A Note

• The USB cable and A/V cable cannot be used while an HDMI cable is connected.

Connect yellow plug to video-in jack

Connect white plug to audio-in jack

Insert into HDMI connector

Viewing Pictures on TV

Press D for about a second to turn the camera on. The camera monitor turns off and pictures and voice memos are played back on the TV. Note that the camera volume controls have no effect on sounds played on the TV; use the television volume controls to adjust the volume.

A Note

• Image quality drops during movie playback.

C Caution

• When connecting the cable, be sure the connectors are fully inserted.

• Use an HDMI cable that is no longer than 2.0 m (6.6 ft.).

Connections

Printing Pictures via USB

Connecting the Camera

Printing Selected Pictures

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

Connecting the Camera

Connect the supplied USB cable as shown

and turn the printer on.

Press the D button for about a second to

turn the camera on. w USB will be displayed in the monitor, followed by the PictBridge display shown below at right.

USB

PICTBRIDGE

TOTAL:

00000

SHEETS

FRAME OK SET

Printing Selected Pictures

Press the selector left or right to

display a picture you wish to print.

A Note

• To print one copy of the current picture, proceed directly to Step 3.

Press the selector up or down to

choose the number of copies (up to 99). Repeat steps 1–2 to select additional pictures.

Press MENU/OK to display a

confirmation dialog.

PRINT THESE FRAMES

TOTAL:

SHEETS

YES CANCEL

Press MENU/OK to start printing.

Printing Pictures via USB

B Tip: Printing the Date of Record ing

• To print the date of recording on pictures, press DISP/BACK in steps 1–2 to display the PictBridge menu (see “Printing the DPOF Print Order,” on pg. 58). Press the selector up or down to highlight PRINT WITH DATE y and press MENU/OK to return to the PictBridge display (to print pictures without the date of recording, select PRINT WITHOUT DATE). To ensure that the date is correct, set the camera clock before taking pictures. Note that the PRINT WITH DATE y option is only available with printers that support date printing.

A Note

• Use an optional AC adapter and DC coupler to power the camera for extended periods.

• Print pictures from internal memory or a memory card that has been formatted in the camera.

• When pictures are printed via direct USB connection, page size, print quality, and border selections are made using the printer.

During Printing

The message shown at right is

PRINTING

displayed during printing. Press DISP/BACK to cancel before all pictures are printed (depending on the printer, printing may end

CANCEL

before the current picture has printed).

If printing is interrupted, press D to turn the camera off and then on again.

Disconnec ting the Camera

Confirm that the above message is not displayed and turn the camera off. Disconnect the USB cable.

Connections

Printing the DPOF Print Order

To print the print order created with r PRINT ORDER (DPOF) in the playback menu (pg. 56):

In the PictBridge display, press DISP/

BACK to open the PictBridge menu.

PICTBRIDGE

PRINT WITH DATE

PRINT WITHOUT DATE

PRINT DPOF

Press the selector up or down to

highlight x PRINT DPOF.

Printing Pictures via USB

Press MENU/OK to display a

confirmation dialog.

PRINT DPOF OK?

TOTAL: 9 SHEETS

YES CANCEL

Press MENU/OK to start printing.

■■ WITH DATE

/ WITHOUT DATE

Creating a DPOF Print Order

The r PRINT ORDER (DPOF) option in the playback menu can be used to create a digital “print order” for PictBridge-compatible printers (pg. 56) or devices that support DPOF.

DPOF

DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is

standard that allows pictures to be printed from “print orders” stored in internal memory or on a memory card. The information in the order includes the pictures to be printed and the number of copies of each picture.

WITH DATE yy

/ WITHOUT DATE

To modify the DPOF print order, select r PRINT ORDER (DPOF) in the playback menu and press the selector up or down to highlight WITH DATE y or WITHOUT DATE.

PLAYBACK MENU

RESIZE

WITH DATE

IMAGE ROTATE

WITHOUT DATE

COPY

RESET ALL

VOICE MEMO ERASE FACE RECOG.

PRINT ORDER

WITH DATE y: Print date of recording on pictures.

WITHOUT DATE: Print pictures without date.

Printing Pictures via USB

Press MENU/OK and follow the steps below.

Press the selector left or right to

display a picture you wish to include in or remove from the print order.

Press the selector up or down to

choose the number of copies (up to 99). To remove a picture from the order, press the selector down until the number of copies is 0.

SHEETS

FRAME

00001

SET

)

Total number of prints

Number of copies

PRINT ORDER (DPOF

DPOF:

B Tip: Intelligent Face Detection

• If the current picture was created with Intelligent

Face Detection, pressing F sets the number of copies to the number of faces detected.

Connections

Printing Pictures via USB

■■ RESET ALL

Repeat steps 1–2 to complete the

print order. Press MENU/OK to save the print order when settings are complete, or DISP/BACK to exit without changing the print order.

The total number of prints is

displayed in the monitor. Press MENU/OK to exit.

The pictures in the current print order are indicated by a x icon during playback.

A Note

• Remove the memory card to create or modify a print order for the pictures in internal memory.

• Print orders can contain a maximum of 999 pictures.

RESET DPOF OK?

• If a memory card is inserted containing a print order created by another camera, the message shown at right will be displayed. Pressing MENU/OK cancels the print order; a new print order must be created as described above.

• Whether WITH DATE y/WITHOUT DATE is available may depend on the printer setting. Check the printer.

RESET ALL

To cancel the current print

RESET DPOF OK?

YES CANCEL

RESET DPOF OK?

order, select RESET ALL in the r PRINT ORDER (DPOF) menu. The confirmation

YES CANCEL

shown at right will be displayed; press MENU/OK to remove all pictures from the order.

Viewing Pictures on a Computer

Installing the Software

Windows: Installing MyFinePix Studio

Windows 7 *

Windows V ista*

Windows X P*

CPU

RAM

Free disk s pace

Video

Other

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

Installing the Software

Two applications are supplied: MyFinePix Studio for Windows and FinePixViewer for the Macintosh. Installation instructions for Windows are on pages 61–62, those for the Macintosh on pages 63–64.

Windows: Installing MyFinePix Studio

Confirm that the computer meets the following system requirements:

CPU 3 GHz Pentium 4 or better 2 GHz Pentium 4 or better

RAM 1 GB or more 512 MB or more

Free di sk space 15 GB or more 2 GB or more

Video

Other

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

guaranteed on home-built computers or computers that have been upgraded from earlier versions of Windows.

• 1,024 × 768 pixels or more with 24-bit color or better

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

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

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

Windows 7*

Windows Vista*

Windows X P*

Connections

Viewing Pictures on a Computer

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

Exit any applications that may be running and insert the installer CD in a CD-ROM drive.

Windows 7/Windows Vista

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

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

If the Install er Does Not Start Automatically

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

If prompted to install Windows Media Player, DirectX, or .NET Framework, follow the on-screen

instructions to complete installation.

Remove the installer CD from the CD-ROM drive when installation is complete. Store the installer

CD in a dry location out of direct sunlight in case you need to re-install the software. The version number is printed at the top of the CD label for reference when updating the software or contacting customer support.

Installation is now complete. Proceed to “Connecting the Camera” on page 65.

Viewing Pictures on a Computer

Macintosh: Installing FinePixViewer

CPU

RAM

Free dis k space

Video

Other

Macintosh: Installing FinePixViewer

Confirm that the computer meets the following system requirements:

CPU PowerPC or Intel

Pre-installed versions of Mac OS X version 10.3.9–10.6 (for the latest information, visit http://www.fujifilm.

com/ )

RAM 256 MB or more

Free dis k space A minimum of 200 MB required for installation with 400 MB available when FinePixViewer is running

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

Other

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

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

After starting the computer and quitting any applications that may be running, insert the installer

CD in a CD-ROM drive and double-click Installer for Mac OS X.

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

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

Connections

Viewing Pictures on a Computer

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

if Safari is running; if necessary, quit Safari before removing the CD. Store the installer CD in a dry location out of direct sunlight in case you need to re-install the software. The version number is printed at the top of the CD label for reference when updating the software or contacting customer support.

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

Preferences… from the Image Capture application menu. The Image Capture preferences dialog will be displayed. Choose Other… in the When a camera is connected, open menu, then select

FPVBridge in the “Applications/FinePixViewer” folder and click Open. Quit Image Capture.

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

Installation is now complete. Proceed to “Connecting the Camera” on page 65.

Connecting the Camera

If the pictures you wish to copy are stored

on a memory card, insert the card into the camera (pg. 8). If no card is inserted, pictures will be copied from internal memory.

A Note

• Windows users may require the Windows CD when starting the software for the first time.

C Caution

• Loss of power during transfer could result in loss of data or damage to internal memory or the memory card. Charge the battery before connecting the camera.

Turn the camera off and connect the

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

Viewing Pictures on a Computer

Press the D button for about a

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

C Caution

• If the software does not start automatically, the software may not be correctly installed. Disconnect the camera and reinstall the software.

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

Connections

Viewing Pictures on a Computer

C Caution

• If a memory card containing a large number of images is inserted, there may be a delay before the software starts and you may be unable to import or save images. Use a memory card reader to transfer pictures.

• Make sure that the computer does not display a message stating that copying is in progress and that the indicator lamp is out before turning the camera off or disconnecting the USB cable (if the number of images copied is very large, the indicator lamp may remain lit after the message has cleared from the computer display). Failure to observe this precaution could result in loss of data or damage to internal memory or the memory card.

• Disconnect the camera before inserting or removing memory cards.

• In some cases, it may not be possible to access pictures saved to a network server using the supplied software in the same way as on a standalone computer.

• The user bears all applicable fees charged by the phone company or Internet service provider when using services that require an Internet connection.

Disconnec ting the Camera

After confirming that the indicator lamp is out, follow the on-screen instructions to turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable.

Uninstalling the Supplied Software

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

Using the Menus: Shooting Mode

Using the

-Mode Menu

The v-mode and shooting menus contain settings for a wide range of shooting conditions.

Using the vv

Press the v button to display the

v-MODE menu.

Press the selector up or down to

highlight the desired menu item.

Press the selector right to display

options for the highlighted item.

-Mode Menu

Press the selector up or down to

highlight the desired option.

Press MENU/OK to select the

highlighted option.

Press DISP/BACK to exit from the

menu.

Menus

vv-Mode Menu Options

-Mode Menu Options

Menu item

Descr iption

Option s

Defaul t

Using the Menus: Shooting Mode

Menu item

n ISO

o IMAGE SIZE

W FILM SIMULATION

Adjust ISO sensitivity (pg. 69). Choose higher values when the subject is poorly lit.

Choose image size and aspect ratio (pg. 69).

Simulate the effects of different types of film (pg. 70).

Description

A Note

• Some options are not available in all shooting modes.

Options

AUTO / AUTO (1600) /

AUTO (800) / AUTO (400) /

128 00 / 6400 / 3200 / 16 00 /

800 / 400 / 200 / 100

o 4 : 3 / o 3 : 2 / o 16 : 9 / p 4 : 3 / p 3 : 2 / p 16 : 9 /

q 4 : 3 / q 3 : 2 / q 16 : 9

c PROVIA/STANDARD /

d Velvia/VIVID / e ASTIA/SOFT /

N B&W / f SEPIA

Default

AUTO

o 4 : 3

c PROVIA/

STANDARD

Using the Menus: Shooting Mode

nn ISO

oo IMAGE SIZE

Option

Prints at sizes up to

ISO

Control the camera’s sensitivity to light. Higher values can be used to reduce blur when lighting is poor; note, however, that mottling may appear in pictures taken at high sensitivities, particularly at settings above 1600. If AUTO or an option such as AUTO (1600) is selected, the camera will adjust sensitivity automatically in response to shooting conditions. In the case of AUTO (1600), AUTO (800), and AUTO (400), the value in parentheses is the maximum sensitivity that will be selected when the subject is poorly lit.

Settings other than AUTO are shown by an icon in the display.

IMAGE SIZE

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

Option

o 4 : 3 o 3 : 2 o 16 : 9 p 4 : 3 p 3 : 2 p 16 : 9 q 4 : 3 q 3 : 2 q 16 : 9

Prints at sizes up to

34 × 25 cm (13. 5 × 10 in.)

34 × 23 cm (13.5 × 9 in.)

34 × 19 cm (13.5 × 7.5 in.)

24 × 18 cm (9.5 × 7 in.) 24 × 16 cm (9.5 × 6 in.)

24 × 13 cm (9.5 × 5.5 in.)

17 × 13 cm (7 × 5 in.)

17 × 12 cm (7 × 4.5 in.)

17 × 9 cm (7 × 3.5 in.)

The number of pictures that can be taken at current settings (pg. 123) is displayed to the top right in the monitor.

Menus

Aspect Ratio

WW FILM SIMULATION

Option

Descri ption

Pictures with an aspect ratio of 4 : 3 have the same proportions as the camera display. Pictures with an aspect ratio of 3 : 2 have the same proportions as a frame of 35-mm film, while an aspect ratio of 16 : 9 is suited to display on High Definition (HD) devices.

4 : 3

3 : 2 16 : 9

A Note

• Image quality is not reset when the camera is turned off or another shooting mode is selected.

Using the Menus: Shooting Mode

FILM SIMULATION

Simulate the effects of different types of film, including sepia and black-and-white.

Option

c PROVIA/

STANDARD

d Velvia/

VIVID

e ASTIA/

SOFT

N B&W

f SEPIA

Standard color reproduction. Suited to a wide range of subjects, from portraits to landscapes. A high-contrast palette of saturated colors, suited to nature photographs. A soft-toned palette of less saturated colors. Take pictures in black and white. Take pictures in sepia.

Description

Using the Shooting Menu

Using the Menus: Shooting Mode

Press MENU/OK to display the

shooting menu.

Press the selector up or down to

highlight the desired menu item.

Press the selector right to display

options for the highlighted item.

Press the selector up or down to

highlight the desired option.

Press MENU/OK to select the

highlighted option.

Press DISP/BACK to exit from the

menu.

Menus

Shooting Menu Options

Menu item

Descr iption

Option s

Defaul t

Using the Menus: Shooting Mode

Menu item

A P MODE A Adv. MODE

A SCENE POSITION

n ISO

o IMAGE SIZE

T IMAGE QUALITY

U DYNAMIC RANGE

W FILM SIMULATION

Description

Choose options for O mode (pg. 21). r/s/t/ur

Choose an advanced shooting mode (pg. 22).

Choose a scene for SP mode (pg. 27).

Adjust ISO sensitivity (pg. 69). Choose higher values when the subject is poorly lit.

Choose image size and aspect ratio (pg. 69).

Choose image quality (pg. 76). FINE / NORMAL NORMAL

Enhance details in highlights for natural contrast (pg. 76).

Simulate the effects of different types of film (pg. 70).

A/B/C/V/Y/T/K/L/D/

U/W/E/F/G/X/I/O/P

AUTO (800) / AUTO (400) /

128 00 / 6400 / 3200 / 16 00 /

o 4 : 3 / o 3 : 2 / o 16 : 9 / p 4 : 3 / p 3 : 2 / p 16 : 9 /

q 4 : 3 / q 3 : 2 / q 16 : 9

c PROVIA/STANDARD /

Options

W / G / F W

AUTO / AUTO (1600) /

800 / 400 / 200 / 10

AUTO / A 100% /

b 200% / C 400% /

D 800%

d Velvia/VIVI D /

e ASTIA/SOFT /

N B&W / f SEPIA

Default

AUTO

o 4 : 3

AUTO

c PROVIA/

STANDARD

Using the Menus: Shooting Mode

Menu item

Descr iption

Option s

Defaul t

Menu item

C WHITE BALANCE E CONTINUOUS 3 FACE DETE CTION

B PHOTOMETRY

F AF MODE

S FACE RECOGNITION

o MOVIE QUALITY

Adjust color for different light sources (pg. 76).

Shoot a series of pictures (pg. 78). Turn Intelligent Face Detection on or off (pg. 74). ON / OFF OFF Choose how the camera meters exposure (pg.

79). Choose how the camera selects a focus area

(pg. 79). Personal information (name, birthday, etc.) can

be registered with a specified face (pg. 80). Choose movie quality (pg. 52). )12 80/!)128 0

Description

A Note

• Some options are not available in all shooting modes.

Options

AUTO/Q/p/q/s/t/u/r/g

R/S/o/m/ OFF

N/O/PN

w/x/T/X

——

Default

AUTO

OFF

Menus

Using the Menus: Shooting Mode

33 FACE DETECTION

FACE DETECTION

Intelligent Face Detection allows the camera to automatically detect human faces and set focus and exposure for a face anywhere in the frame for shots that emphasize portrait subjects. Choose for group portraits (in vertical or horizontal orientations) to prevent the camera from focusing on the background. Intelligent Face Detection also offers a red-eye removal option for removing “red-eye” effects caused by the flash.

B icon appears in monitor when Intelligent Face Detection is on.

A Note

• When removing red-eye effect, select ON for a RED EYE REMOVAL in the setup menu (pg. 97).

Frame the picture.

If a face is detected, it will be indicated by a green border. If there is more than one face in the frame, the camera will select the face closest to the center; other faces are indicated by white borders.

Focus.

Press the shutter button halfway to focus on the subject in the green border. Note that, in some shooting modes, exposure is adjusted for the current shooting mode and may not be optimized for the selected subject.

Green borderGreen border

Using the Menus: Shooting Mode

C Caution

• If no face is detected when the shutter button is pressed halfway (pg. 112), the camera will focus on the subject at the center of the display and red-eye will not be removed.

Shoot.

Press the shutter button all the way down to shoot.

C Caution

• If the subject moves as the shutter button is pressed, their face may not be in the area indicated by the green border when the picture is taken.

B Tip: Red-Eye Removal

• Select ON for the H SAVE ORIGINAL IMAGE option in the setup menu (pg. 97) to save unprocessed copies of pictures created with a RED EYE REMOVAL.

Intelligent Face Detection

Intelligent Face Detection is recommended when using the self-timer for group- or selfportraits (pg. 40). If a face has been registered, the camera prioritizes focus and exposure to that face when there are several faces detected.

The following functions can be used with Intelligent Face Detec tion.

RED EYE REMOVAL (pg. 89)/IMAGE SEARCH (pg. 49)/SLIDE SHOW (pg. 86)/IMAGE DISP. >

ZOOM(CONTINUOUS) (pg. 101)/PRINT ORDER (DPOF) (pg. 58)/CROP (pg. 90)

Menus

TT IMAGE QUALITY

IMAGE QUALITY

UU DYNAMIC RANGE

CC WHITE BALANCE

Option

Descri ption

Choose how much image files are compressed. Select FINE (low compression) for higher image quality, NORMAL (high compression) to increase the number of pictures that can be stored.

DYNAMIC RANGE

Control contrast. Higher values are recommended for scenes that include both sunlight and deep shade or for increased contrast when photographing such subjects as sunlight on water, brightly-lit autumn leaves, and portraits taken against a blue sky; note, however, that mottling may appear in pictures taken at higher values. If AUTO is selected, the camera will automatically select values between 100% and 400% in response to shooting conditions.

A Note

• D 800% is available only when U DYNAMIC RANGE is selected in O mode and an option

other than d Velvia/VIVID or e ASTIA/SOFT is selected for W FILM SIMULATION.

Using the Menus: Shooting Mode

WHITE BALANCE

For natural colors, choose a setting that matches the light source (for an explanation of “white balance,” see the Glossary on page 122).

Option

AUTO White balance adjusted automatically.

Measure a value for white balance.

For subjects in direct sunlight.

For subjects in the shade.

Use under “daylight” fluorescent lights.

Use under “warm white” fluorescent lights.

Use under “cool white” fluorescent lights.

Use under incandescent lighting.

For underwater photography.

Description

If AUTO does not produce the desired results (for example, when taking close-ups), select Q and measure a value for white balance or choose the option that matches the light source.

Using the Menus: Shooting Mode

■■ QQ: Custom White Balance

A Note

• At settings other than Q, auto white balance is used with the flash. Turn the flash off (pg. 38) to take pictures at other settings.

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

: Custom White Balance

Choose Q to adjust white balance for unusual lighting conditions. The options will be displayed; frame a white object so that it fills the monitor and press the shutter button all the way down to measure white balance.

If “COMPLETED!” is displayed, press MENU/OK to set white balance to the measured value. This value is stored even when the battery is removed and can be reselected by pressing MENU/OK when custom white balance options are displayed.

If “UNDER” is displayed, raise exposure compensation (pg. 36) and try again.

If “OVER” is displayed, lower exposure compensation and try again.

B Tip

• To give a deliberate color cast to your photographs, measure a value for custom white balance using a colored instead of a white object.

Menus

■■ SS /

EE CONTINUOUS

CONTINUOUS

■■ RR /

Capture motion in a series of pictures.

A Note

• The flash turns off automatically. The previouslyselected flash mode is restored when OFF is selected for E CONTINUOUS.

• Frame rate varies with shutter speed.

/ oo

While the shutter button is pressed, the camera takes up to 40 pictures, but only the last 23 shots (R) or 5 shots (o) are recorded.

Up to 40 shots

Shutter button pressed

Last 23 (R) or 5 (o) shots recorded

Shutter button

released

Using the Menus: Shooting Mode

/ mm

The camera takes up to 23 (S) or 5 (m) pictures while the shutter button is pressed.

A Note: S / R / m / o

• Focus and exposure are determined by the first frame in each series.

• The number of pictures that can be recorded depends on the memory available. Additional time may be required to record pictures when shooting ends. The pictures are displayed in the monitor while recording is in progress.

A Note: The Self-Timer

• If the self-timer is used, only one picture will be taken when R or o is selected.

STORINGSTORING

Using the Menus: Shooting Mode

BB PHOTOMETRY

FF AF MODE

250

3.5

PHOTOMETRY

Choose how the camera meters exposure when Intelligent Face Detection is off.

• N MULTI: Automatic scene recognition is used

to adjust exposure for a wide range of shooting conditions.

• O SPOT: The camera meters lighting conditions

at the center of the frame. Recommended when the background is much brighter or darker than the main subject. Can be used with focus lock (pg. 33) to meter off-center subjects.

• P AVERAGE: Exposure is set to the average for

the entire frame. Provides consistent exposure across multiple shots with the same lighting, and is particularly effective for landscapes and portraits of subjects dressed in black or white.

AF MODE

This option controls how the camera selects the focus area. Regardless of the option selected, the camera will focus on the subject in the center of the monitor when macro mode is on (pg. 37).

• w CENTER: The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. This option can be used with focus lock.

• x MULTI: When the shutter button is pressed halfway, the camera detects high-contrast subjects near the center of the frame and selects the focus area automatically (if the focus frame is not displayed, select w CENTER and use focus lock; pg. 33).

Press

halfway

250

3.5

Focus frame

Menus

Using the Menus: Shooting Mode

SS FACE RECOGNITION

■■ Activating

FACE RECOGNITION

• T CONTINUOUS: While the shutter button is

pressed halfway, the camera continuously adjusts focus to reflect changes in the distance to the main subject in the focus frame (note that this increases the drain on the battery and that the sound of the camera focusing will be audible). Choose this option when photographing moving subjects.

• X TRACKING: When X is set, the focus frame

is displayed in the center of the monitor as shown. Place the subject in the focus frame and press the G button to set TRACKING. The focus frame will track the moving subject, keeping it in focus.

START TRACKING

A Note

• TRACKING may not work depending on the subject.

CANCEL

FACE RECOGNITION

Once personal information is registered with a face, the camera recognizes the registered face and prioritizes focus and exposure to that face. When playing back the face, the registered information (name, birthday, etc.) can be displayed.

Activating SS

Select S FACE RECOGNITION from

shooting menu to display options.

Press the selector up or down to

highlight FACE RECOGNITION.

Press MENU/OK to display options.

Press the selector up or down to

highlight ON.

FACE RECOGNITION

Using the Menus: Shooting Mode

■■ REGISTER

Shooting

Registering a name

Press MENU/OK to activate S FACE

RECOGNITION.

Shooting

Select REGISTER from S FACE

RECOGNITION.

Press MENU/OK to turn to shooting

mode.

Press the shutter button to shoot.

Capture a front face.

CAPTURE THE FACE ALONG WITH THE GUIDLINE

CANCEL

Press MENU/OK to display PERSONAL

INFO.

A Note

• When the message !CANNOT REGISTER is displayed, the camera has failed to register the face. Take a shot again.

Registering a name

Press the selector up or down to

highlight NAME in PERSONAL INFO.

Press MENU/OK to display NAME

window.

Press the selector left, right, up or

down to highlight a letter.

Press MENU/OK to input the letter.

Repeat from step 2 to step 4 to input a

name.

Menus

Using the Menus: Shooting Mode

Registering a birthday

Registering a category

Press the selector left, right, up or

down to highlight SET.

Press MENU/OK to register.

A Note

• Highlight DEL and press MENU/OK to erase a letter.

• Highlight g and press MENU/OK to put a space.

• Up to 14 letters can be displayed.

Registering a birthday

Press the selector up or down to

highlight BIRTHDAY in PERSONAL INFO.

Press MENU/OK to display BIRTHDAY.

Input the date of birthday in the same way

as setting e DATE/TIME (pg. 12).

Press MENU/OK to register.

A Note

• If shooting date matches the birthday of the peson with the green border during face zoom, Happy

Birthday! will be displayed with the name.

Registering a category

Press the selector up or down

to highlight CATEGORY in PERSONAL INFO.

Press the selector up or down to

highlight a category.

Press MENU/OK to register.

Using the Menus: Shooting Mode

■■ VIEW & EDIT

■■ ERASE

VIEW & EDIT

Select VIEW & EDIT from S FACE

RECOGNITION to display REGISTERED FACE .

REGISTERED FACE

TARO

BACK

SET

Press the selector left or right to

highlight a face to view or edit.

Press MENU/OK to display PERSONAL

INFO.

View the registration or edit as the same

way of REGISTER (pg. 81).

A Note

• Select REPLACING IMAGE to take another face image and replace the registered image with it.

ERASE

Select ERASE from S FACE RECOGNITION.

Press the selector left or right to

highlight a face to erase.

Press MENU/OK to display ERASE

window.

ERASE THE INFO OK?

TAKU

2050. 12. 31

FAMI LY

CANCEL

SET

Press the selector up or down to

highlight OK.

Press MENU/OK to delete a

registration.

Menus

■■ AUTO REGISTRATION

AUTO REGISTRATION

Select AUTO REGISTRATION from S FACE RECOGNITION and set it to ON. After

shooting the same face several times with 3 FACE DETECTION turned on, the camera automatically recognizes the face.

A Note

• When the camera recognizes a face that has been shot many times, the message REGISTER

THIS PERSON? appears. Press MENU/OK to display PERSONAL INFO so that you can register the face

and its personal information.

• Using only AUTO REGISTRATION may be difficult to recognize a face. In that case, register a face and its personal information from REGISTER.

Using the Menus: Shooting Mode

S FACE RECOGNITION

• Up to 8 people’s information can be registered. If 8 people’s information has already been registered, the confirmation window appears when trying to add a new one. Delete a registered person from VIEW & EDIT and register the new person.

• When 8 people’s information has already been registered, AUTO REGISTRATION does not function.

• If the camera detects two or more faces registered by S FACE RECOGNITION, a green border and orange border(s) will be displayed on the faces when to shoot. A registered name will appear only on the face with the green border. White borders will be displayed on faces which have not been registered. When no name has been registered, “---” is displayed.

• S FACE RECOGNITION may not function in the following:

- the subject does not face front.

- the face is not positioned within a frame.

- the feature of the face varies (because of age or expression).

Using the Menus: Playback Mode

Using the

-Mode Menu

vv-Mode Menu Options

Option

Descr iption

The v-MODE and playback menus are used to manage the pictures in internal memory or on the memory card.

Using the vv

Press the D button to enter

playback mode (pg. 11).

Press the v button to display the

v-MODE menu.

Press the selector up or down to

highlight the desired menu item.

Press the selector right to display

options for the highlighted item.

Press the selector up or down to

highlight the desired option.

Press MENU/OK to select the

highlighted option.

-Mode Menu

-Mode Menu Options

Option

3 PHOTOBOOK

ASSIST

q SLIDE SHOW

Create books from your favorite photos (pg. 47).

View pictures in a slide show (pg. 86).

Description

Menus

qq SLIDE SHOW

SLIDE SHOW

Option

Displaye d in

View pictures in an automated slide show. Choose the type of show and press MENU/OK to start. Press DISP/BACK at any time during the show to view on-screen help. When a movie is displayed, movie playback will begin automatically, and the slide show will continue when the movie ends. The show can be ended at any time by pressing MENU/OK.

Using the Menus: Playback Mode

Option

NORMAL

FADE- IN

NORMAL B

FADE- IN B

MULTIPLE Display several pictures at once.

A Note

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

Press selector left or right to go back or skip ahead one frame. Select FADE- IN for fade transitions between frames. As above, except that camera automatically zooms in on faces selected with Intelligent Face detection.

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