FujiFilm F45fd, F47fd, F40fd User Manual

Getting Ready

Using the Camera

OWNER’S MANUAL

This manual will show you how to use your FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA FinePix F40fd / FinePix F45fd / FinePix F47fd correctly. Please follow the instructions carefully.

Advanced Features

Camera Connection

Troubleshooting

BL00599-201(1)

• Photography

• Playback

•Movie

Settings

Software

Installation

Appendices

Warning

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

For customers in the U.S.A.

FCC Statement

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

CAUTION

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

that to which the receiver is connected.

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

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

Notes on the Grant:

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

Tested To Comply

With FCC Standards

FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

For customers in Canada

CAUTION

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

Please read the Safety Notes (➝p.171) and make sure you understand them before using the camera.

Perchlorate Material-special handling may apply, See http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/ perchlorate.

IMPORTANT

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

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

1. Definitions.

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

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

other related written materials which are provided to you together

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

collectively.

2. Use of Software.

FUJIFILM grants to you a nontransferable, nonexclusive license: (a) to install one copy of Software onto one computer in binary machine

executable form; (b) to use Software on the computer onto which Software is installed; and (c) to make one backup copy of Software.

3. Restrictions.

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

part of Software, Media or Documentation to any third party without

FUJIFILM’s prior written consent. You also shall not sublicense,

assign or otherwise transfer all or any part of the rights granted to

you by FUJIFILM under this Agreement without FUJIFILM’s prior

written consent.

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

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You also shall not alter or remove copyright and other proprietary

notices that appear on or in Software or Documentation.

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

decompile, or disassemble Software.

NOTICE

End User License Agreement

Be sure to read this page before using the software.

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All copyrights and other proprietary rights to Software and Documentation are owned and retained by FUJIFILM or the third party suppliers as indi cated on or in Software or Documentation. Nothing contained her ein shall be construed, expressly or implicitly, as transf erring or granting any right, license, or title to you other than t hose explicitly granted under this Agreement.

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

6. DIS CLAIMER OF WARRANTY.

EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 5 HEREIN, FUJIFILM PROVIDES PRODUCT “AS IS” AND WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. FUJIFILM SHALL MAKE NO WARRANTY, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO ANY OTHER MATTERS, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO NON-INFRINGEMENT OF ANY COPYRIGHT, PATENT, TRADE SECRET, OR ANY OTHER PROPRIETARY RIGHTS OF ANY THIRD PARTY, MERCHANTABILITY, OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

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

8. No export.

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

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This Agreement is effective until the date when you cease to use Software, unless earlier terminated in ac cordance with Se ction 9 hereof.

11. Obligation upon termination.

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

12. Governing Law.

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

EC Declaration of Conformity

We Name: FUJIFILM Europe GmbH Address: Heesenstrasse 31

declare that the product Product Name: FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA FinePix F40fd / FinePix F45fd / FinePix F47fd Manufacturer’s Name: FUJIFILM Corporation Manufacturer’s Address: 7-3, AKASAKA 9-CHOME, MINATO-KU, TOKYO 107-0052, JAPAN

conforms to the following Standards:

following the provision of the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC, 92/31/EEC) and Low Voltage Directive (2006/95/EC).

40549 Dusseldorf, Germany

Safety: EN60065 EMC: EN55022: 1998 Classe B

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

Dusseldorf, Germany

Place

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

April 1, 2007

Signature/Managing DirectorDate

Disposal of Electric and Electronic Equipment in Private Households

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

separate collection systems)

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

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

In Countries outside the EU:

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

product.

Contents

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

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

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

Disposal of Electric and Electronic Equipment

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

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

Preface .................................................................. 9

About this Manual ............................................... 11

Accessories Included .......................................... 12

Camera Parts and Features ................................ 13

Example of LCD Monitor Text Display ................ 14

Getting Ready

Charging the Battery ........................................... 15

Loading the Battery ............................................. 17

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

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

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

Correcting the Date and Time ............................. 26

Selecting the Language ...................................... 27

Using the Camera

Taking Pictures (B AUTO Mode) ................. 28

Using Intelligent Face Detection

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

Taking pictures with the focus and

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

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

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

Viewing the Images............................................. 37

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

Advanced Features — Photography

Using the Photography Functions —

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

Setting the Shooting Mode ................................. 49

B AUTO .............................................. 49

Picture Stabilization.............................. 49

NATURAL LIGHT ................................ 50

NATURAL & d..................................... 50

/ SCENE POSITION...................... 51

H PORTRAIT ...................................... 52

, LANDSCAPE................................... 52

. SPORT ............................................ 52

/ NIGHT ............................................. 52

FIREWORKS ................................... 53

SUNSET .......................................... 53

SNOW ............................................. 53

BEACH............................................ 54

UNDERWATER............................... 54

MUSEUM......................................... 54

PARTY ............................................. 54

FLOWER .......................................... 55

TEXT ............................................... 55

s MANUAL .............................................. 56

e Macro (Close-up)........................................... 57

d Setting the Flash (Intelligent Flash)................ 58

* Self-Timer ...................................................... 61

j Increasing Monitor Brightness ...................... 65

Using p-MODE MENU (Photography)/

SHOOTING MENU........................................ 66

Setting the p-MODE MENU

(Photography) .......................................... 66

Setting the SHOOTING MENU ................... 66

p-MODE MENU (Photography)......................... 69

Setting the camera performance

( POWER MANAGEMENT) ................. 69

Changing the sensitivity setting

(S ISO) ................................................... 70

Changing the quality setting

( QUALITY) .......................................... 71

Changing the FinePix COLOR setting

( FinePix COLOR) ................................ 72

SHOOTING MENU ............................................. 73

Adjusting exposure compensation

(S EXP. COMPENSATION) .................. 73

Selecting light metering method

( PHOTOMETRY) ................................ 74

Adjusting color balance

(T WHITE BALANCE) ........................... 75

Taking pictures continuously

( CONTINUOUS).................................. 76

Specifying focusing mode

(H AF MODE) ......................................... 79

Advanced Features — Playback

Using p-MODE MENU (Playback)/

PLAYBACK MENU ........................................ 81

Setting the p-MODE MENU (Playback) .... 81

Setting the PLAYBACK MENU ................... 81

p-MODE MENU (Playback) .............................. 82

Sending and receiving images

( IR COMMUNICATION) ..................... 82

Setting automatic playback

( SLIDE SHOW) .................................. 85

DPOF set frame

( PRINT ORDER (DPOF)) ................... 85

PLAYBACK MENU............................................. 90

Rotating the images

( IMAGE ROTATE).............................. 90

Protecting the images

( PROTECT) ........................................ 91

Copying the images

(V COPY) .............................................. 93

Adding voice memos to the images

( VOICE MEMO) .................................. 94

Trimming the images

( TRIMMING) ....................................... 97

Advanced Features — Movie

r Recording Movies ....................................... 100

Changing movie size............................... 102

w Playing Back Movies................................... 103

Settings

U SET-UP ...................................................... 106

Using the SET-UP menu .......................... 106

SET-UP menu option ............................... 107

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Contents

Camera Connection

Using the AC power adapter

(sold separately).......................................... 116

Connecting to a TV ........................................... 117

Connecting Camera Directly to Printer —

PictBridge Function ..................................... 118

Software Installation

Installation on a Windows PC ........................... 122

Installation on a Mac OS X ............................... 125

Connecting to a PC ........................................... 128

Using FinePixViewer................................. 131

Appendices

System Expansion Option................................. 134

Accessories Guide ............................................ 135

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

Power Supply and Battery ................................ 138

Notes on the xD-Picture Card™, the SD

Memory Card and the Internal Memory....... 142

Warning Displays .............................................. 143

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting ................................................ 148

Specifications................................................. 156

Explanation of Terms ..................................... 163

FUJIFILM Digital Camera Worldwide

Network .................................................... 164

Safety Notes .................................................. 171

Usable Memory Cards

You can use the xD-Picture Card and the SD Memory Card with the FinePix F40fd / FinePix F45fd / FinePix F47fd. In this Owner’s Manual, these cards are expressed as “Memory Card”.

Preface

Z Test Shots Prior to Photography

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

• 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.

Z Notes on Copyright

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

Z Handling Your Digital Camera

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

Z Liquid Crystal

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

• 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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Preface

Z Trademark Information

• 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, Power Macintosh, iMac, PowerBook, iBook and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

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

Windows® Operating System. The “Designed for Mi crosoft® Windows® XP” logo refers

to the camera and the driver only.

• IrSimple™ Trademark is owned by the Infrared Data Association

• IrSS™ Trademark or IrSimpleShot™ Trademark is owned by the Infrared Data Association

• SD logo is a trademark.

• Other company or product names are trademarks or

registered trademarks of the respective companies.

Z Notes on Electrical Interference

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

Z Explanation of Color Television System

NTSC: National Television System Committee, color

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

PAL: Phase Alternation by Line, a color television

system adopted mainly by European countries and China.

Z Exif Print (Exif ver. 2.2)

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

See “Using Your Camera Correctly” (➝p.137) for more

information.

About this Manual

e Macro (Close-up)

Use this mode to take close-up shots. Available Photography modes: B, , , ,

/ (, , , ), s ( p.49)

Press e (p) to select Macro mode. Press e (p) again to cancel Macro mode.

CHECK

When setting or mode, the camera sets to Macro mode automatically. Focal range (except for and ) Wide angle: Approx. 7 cm to 80 cm (2.8 in. to 2.6 ft.) Telephoto: Approx. 30 cm to 80 cm (1.0 ft. to 2.6 ft.) Focal range ( , ) Wide angle: Approx. 7 cm to 2 m (2.8 in. to 6.6 ft.) Telephoto: Approx. 30 cm to 2 m (1.0 ft. to 6.6 ft.) Effective flash range Approx. 30 cm to 80 cm (1.0 ft. to 2.6 ft.) When taking a picture using the flash for a wide angle shot, the camera lens might cast a shadow in the frame. In such case, increase the distance from the subject a little and zoom in.

MEMO

Use a tripod to prevent camera shake in Macro mode.

Any of the following cancels Macro mode:

- Changing the Shooting mode setting

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e appears on the LCD monitor indicating that you can take close-up shots.

Z Usable Memory Cards

You can use the xD-Picture Card and the SD Memory Card with the FinePix F40fd / FinePix F45fd / FinePix F47fd. In this Owner’s Manual, these cards are expressed as “Memory Card”.

Z About illustration

Illustrations in the Owner’s manual show the FinePix F40fd as an example. Up, down, left, and right are indicated by black triangles in the Owner’s Manual. Up or down is shown as n or o, and left or right is shown as p or q.

•

When pressing q:

When pressing DISP/BACK:

Icons indicate the modes that are available.

CAUTION

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

CHECK

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

MEMO

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

Accessories Included

• Rechargeable Battery NP-70 (1)

•Strap (1)

• Battery Charger BC-70 (1 set)

• A/V cable (1)

•USB cable (1)

• CD-ROM (1) Software for FinePix CX

• Owner’s Manual (this manual) (1)

Attaching the strap

Attach the strap as shown in 1 and 2. When attaching the strap, move the fastener to adjust the length and slightly away from the end of the strap, as shown in figure 1.

1 2

Camera Parts and Features

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

A Shutter button B Zoom switch C Illumination lamp (p.111) D Flash (p.58) E Lens (lens cover) F POWER button G AF-assist illuminator (p.35, 101)/Self-timer lamp

(p.62)

H Infrared port (p.82) I Terminal cover J Microphone K A/V OUT (Audio/Visual output) socket (p.117) L USB socket M DC IN 5V socket (p.116) N Indicator lamp (p.31) O 4-direction (nopq) button P LCD monitor Q Speaker R Tripod mount S Mode dial T w (Playback) button U Photo mode (p) button (p.66, 81) V Strap mount W MENU/OK button X Intelligent Face Detection button (p.32) Y DISP (Display)/BACK button (p.36, 37) Z Battery cover (p.17) ! Memory Card slot (p.19) _ Battery compartment (p.17) # Battery release catch (p.17)

Example of LCD Monitor Text Display

*FinePix F40fd

Z Photography mode

A e Macro (close-up) (p.57) B C Flash (p.58) C Intelligent Face Detection

(p.32, 69)

D s Photography mode (p.49) E Battery level indicator

Z Playback mode

(p.25)

F 9 White balance (p.75) G f Continuous shooting (p.76) H Quick AF (p.69) I AF frame (p.29) J Date/Time (p.23) K ( Self-timer (p.61) L ) Photometry (p.74) M iN Quality mode (p.71)

A w Playback mode (p.37) B Intelligent Face Detection

(p.42)

C u DPOF (p.85) D F Protection (p.91) E Frame number (p.110) F Present (p.37) G # Voice memo (p.94)

N Number of available frames

(p.160)

O FinePix COLOR (p.72) P { AF warning (p.29) Q | Camera shake warning

(p.30)

R Increasing monitor

brightness (p.65)

S Y Internal memory (p.21) T ISO 100 Sensitivity (p.70) U S Exposure compensation

(p.73)

FinePix F40fd / FinePix F45fd / FinePix F47fd has internal memory that can store images without Memory Card. Y appears on the LCD monitor when the internal memory is active.

Charging the Battery

The battery is not fully charged at shipment and must be fully charged before being used.

Z Compatible battery

Rechargeable Battery NP-70 (1)

Terminals

CAUTION

• The battery is not fully charged at shipment and must be fully charged before being used.

• Do not stick labels onto the battery as this could cause the battery to become jammed inside the camera.

• Any contact between the battery terminals could cause the battery to short circuit and overheat.

• See p.138-140 for information on the battery.

• Always use the Rechargeable Battery NP-70 (included). The use of other brands of rechargeable battery could cause faults or damage to the camera.

• Do not split or peel outer labels of the battery.

Indicator

1 Load the battery into the battery charger

BC-70.

Set the battery correctly as indicated by the polarity icon.

Rechargeable Battery NP-70

Battery Charger BC-70

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Getting Ready

Charging the Battery

2 Plug the battery charger into a power outlet.

The charging indicator lights green and charging begins. When charging is completed, the indicator turns off. Charging ends after about 2 hours.

To power outlet

Z <Charging Indicator and Statuses>

Charging Indicator

Off

Lit green Charging –

Blinking green

Status Action

Battery not loaded Load the battery to be

Fully charged (charging complete)

Battery fault during charging

charged.

Remove the battery from the battery charger.

Unplug the battery charger and remove the battery from the battery charger.

CAUTION

• Unplug the battery charger from the power outlet when it is not in use.

• The battery cannot be charged even when connecting the camera directly to the AC power adapter.

• If the terminals of battery are solid, it may not be possible to charge it. Clean the battery terminals and battery charger terminals with a clean, dry cloth.

• Charging times increase at low temperatures.

• The NP-70 gradually loses its charge even when not used. Charge a NP-70 just before taking pictures (in the last day or two).

Loading the Battery

Battery is required to operate the digital camera. At first, load the battery in the camera.

1 Open the battery cover.

CHECK

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

CAUTION

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

• Do not apply force to the battery cover.

2 Load the battery.

Make sure that the indicators are aligned. Push the battery release catch aside while loading the battery. Check that the battery is firmly held in place.

CAUTION

Load the battery in the correct direction.

Getting Ready

Battery release catch

Indicators

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Loading the Battery

3 Close the battery cover.

Loading the Memory Card

Although you can store pictures in the camera’s internal memory, you can store many more images on the Memory Card (sold separately). You can use the xD- Picture Card and the SD Memory Card with the FinePix F40fd / FinePix F45fd / FinePix F47fd. In this Owner’s Manual, these cards are expressed as “Memory Card”.

SD Memory Cards

Use of the SD Memory Cards listed below is recommended. They are operation-checked at FUJIFILM Corporation. Maker: SanDisk Model: Extremew-1GB/Ultrau-512MB, 1GB, 2GB

MEMO

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

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

• The camera is not compatible with multimedia cards.

1 Open the battery cover.

2 Insert an xD-Picture Card.

Gold marking

Gold contact area

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

(SD Memory Card)

Gold marking

Gold contact area

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

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Getting Ready

Loading the Memory Card

CAUTION

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

Protection switch

CAUTION

• A new SD Memory Card or a card previously used on a PC or any device other than the camera should be formatted (➝p.113) on the camera before use.

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

3 Close the battery cover.

How to replace the Memory Card

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

CAUTION

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

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

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

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

• See p.142 for information on the xD-Picture Card, SD Memory Card and the internal memory.

xD-Picture Card and

MEMO

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

• See p.160 for information on the standard number of available frames.

Z About internal memory

FinePix F40fd / FinePix F45fd / FinePix F47fd has internal memory that can store images without Memory Card. Y appears

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on the LCD monitor when internal memory is active.

When a Memory Card (sold separately) is inserted

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

When a Memory Card (sold separately) is not inserted

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

Z About images in the internal memory

Images held in the camera’s internal memory may be corrupted or erased due to problems such as camera faults. Save your important data to another media (i.e., DVD-R, CD-R, CD-RW, hard disk, etc.). It is possible to transfer saved images on the internal memory to a Memory Card (➝p.93).

CAUTION

Erase the unnecessary images in the internal memory. (➝p.43)

Getting Ready

Turning On and Off

Turning the camera on in Photography mode

Press POWER down fully to turn the camera on. Press POWER again to turn the camera off.

MEMO Changes between Photography mode and Playback mode

Press w during shooting to change to Playback mode. Press the shutter button down halfway to return to Photography mode.

CAUTION

• The lens moves and the lens cover opens when turning the camera on in Photography mode. Take care not to obstruct the lens.

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

Turning the camera on in Playback mode

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

MEMO

To change to Photography mode, press the shutter button down halfway.

SETNONO

START MENU

/ LANG.

SETNONO

DATE / TIME NOT SET

YY.MM.DD

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Setting the language, date, and time

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

1 screen appears when turning

the camera on.

START MENU

/ LANG.

SET

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

language.

BPress MENU/OK to confirm the setting.

2 Set the date and time.

DATE / TIME NOT SET

YY.MM.DD

SET

APress p or q to select Year, Month,

Day, Hour, or Minute.

BPress n or o to correct the setting.

MEMO

• Holding down n or o changes the numbers

continuously.

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

1. 1 12:00 AM

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Getting Ready

Turning On and Off

SETNONO

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DD . MM . YY

YY . MM . DD

MM /

DD /

DATE / TIME NOT SET

SET NO

POWER MANAGEMENT

POWER SAVE

Power saving for longer battery life

QUICK AF CLEAR DISPLAY

3 Change the date format.

APress p or q to select the date format.

BPress n or o to set the format.

CAlways press MENU/OK after the settings

Date format

ex. January 24, 2007 YY.MM.DD: 2007.1.24 MM/DD/YY: 1/24/2007 DD.MM.YY: 24.1.2007

DATE / TIME NOT SET

DD . MM . YY

MM /

DD /

YY . MM . DD

SET

are completed.

1 / 24 / 2007 10:00

4 Set the POWER MANAGEMENT options.

POWER MANAGEMENT

POWER SAVE

QUICK AF CLEAR DISPLAY

Power saving for longer battery life

SET NO

ASelect an option from the menu.

BPress MENU/OK to confirm the setting.

MEMO

The confirmation screen appears when the battery is removed and the camera has been left unused for a long period. Keep the charged battery inside of the camera to retain the camera settings. Once a charged battery is installed for 4 days, the settings will be retained for roughly 7 days, even if the battery is removed.

Auto power off function

When the Auto power off function is active, if the camera is left unused for 2 or 5 minutes, this function turns the camera off (➝p.113). To turn the camera back on, press POWER. To play back images, hold down w for about 1 second.

MEMO

When POWER MANAGEMENT is set to QUICK AF or CLEAR DISPLAY, AUTO POWER OFF cannot be cancelled.

Checking the battery charge

Turn the camera on and check the battery level indicator on the LCD monitor.

AThere is ample battery charge. (Lit white) BThe battery is almost half charged. (Lit white) CThere is insufficient charge left in the battery. The

battery will soon run out. Have a charged battery ready. (Lit red)

DThe battery is depleted. The display will shortly go

blank and the camera will stop working. Replace the battery. (Blinking red)

CAUTION

• Due to the nature of the battery, the battery level

indicator ( , , or V) may appear early when the camera is used in cold locations. Try warming the battery in your pocket or a similar location before use.

• Battery with no remaining charge (V blinking red)

may cause camera faults such as the camera turning itself off without retracting the lens. Always load a fully charged battery.

• Depending on the camera mode, the transition from

to V may occur more quickly.

Getting Ready

Correcting the Date and Time

SHOOTING MENU

SET-UP

OFF

CONTINUOUS

SET

PLAYBACK VOLUME LCD BRIGHTNESS

BEEP VOLUME SHUTTER VOLUME

DATE / TIME

SHUTTER SOUND

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

SET

SHOOTING MENU

CONTINUOUS

SET-UP

OFF

DATE / TIME

BEEP VOLUME SHUTTER VOLUME SHUTTER SOUND PLAYBACK VOLUME LCD BRIGHTNESS

APress MENU/OK to open the menu.

BPress n or o to select U SET-UP.

CPress q.

APress p or q to select .

BPress o to move to menu item.

CPress n or o to select DATE/TIME.

DPress q.

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

Selecting the Language

SHOOTING MENU

SET-UP

OFF

CONTINUOUS

SET

VIDEO SYSTEM

2 MIN

ENGLISH

AUTO POWER OFF

NTSC

TIME DIFFERENCE BACKGROUND COLOR

FORMAT

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

SET

SHOOTING MENU

CONTINUOUS

SET-UP

OFF

APress MENU/OK to open the menu.

BPress n or o to select U SET-UP.

CPress q.

FORMAT

AUTO POWER OFF TIME DIFFERENCE BACKGROUND COLOR VIDEO SYSTEM

ENGLISH

2 MIN

NTSC

APress p or q to select .

BPress o to move to menu item.

CPress n or o to select .

DPress q.

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

Getting Ready

Taking Pictures (

AUTO Mode)

This section describes the basic operations.

1 Turn the camera on.

APress POWER to turn the camera on.

BSet the Mode dial to

Holding the camera correctly

Brace your elbows against your sides and hold the camera with both hands.

Do not cover the lens or flash with your fingers.

CAUTION

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

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

2 Check the composition on the LCD monitor.

AUTO

To adjust zoom scale using the Zoom switch:

] wide zoom switch

(Zoom out)

AUTO

Zoom bar

[ tele zoom switch

AUTO

N 2525N 25

(Zoom in)

N 2525N 25

MEMO

• Select e Macro mode to take close-up shots (➝p.57).

• Use digital zoom when you want to shoot the subject closer (➝p.111).

3 Focus on the main subject in the AF frame

and press the shutter button down halfway.

Using the Camera

• Focal range Wide-angle: approx. 45 cm (1.5 ft.) to infinity Telephoto: approx. 60 cm (2.0 ft.) to infinity

• Optical zoom focal length (35 mm camera

equivalent)

Approx. 36 mm to 108 mm

• Max. zoom scale 3×

AF frame AF frame

Halfway pressed

becomes smaller and camera focuses on the subject.

CHECK

• Focus on the subject

Double beep is heard Indicator lamp lit green

• Not focus on the subject

No sound { indicated Indicator lamp blinking green

Continued Q

Taking Pictures (B AUTO Mode)

F 5.6

250

F 5.6

MEMO

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

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

4 Press the shutter button fully.

Halfway pressed Fully pressed

CAUTION

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

MEMO

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

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

• When a picture is taken, the illumination lamp on the front of the camera lights to indicate that shooting is complete.

Flash

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

F 5.6

250

F 5.6

Change the flash mode when you want to take pictures without flash. See p.58 for information on flash.

CAUTION

• The image shown on the LCD monitor before the picture is taken may differ in brightness, color, etc. from the image actually recorded. Play back the recorded image to check it (➝p.37).

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

• See p.143-147 for information on warning displays. See “Troubleshooting” (➝p.148-155) for more information.

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