Fujifilm F50fd User Manual

Getting Ready

Using the Camera

OWNER’S MANUAL

This manual will show you how to use
your FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA
FinePix F50fd correctly.
Please follow the instructions carefully.

Advanced Features

Camera Connection

Troubleshooting

BL00629-200(1)

• Photography

• Playback

•Movie

Settings

Software

Installation

Appendices

Warning

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

For customers in the U.S.A.

FCC Statement

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

CAUTION

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

that to which the receiver is connected.

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

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

Notes on the Grant:

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

Tested To Comply

With FCC Standards

FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

For customers in Canada

CAUTION

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

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

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

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IMPORTANT

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

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”- which is

provided to you together with this Agreement.
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(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.

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

executable form;
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(c) to make one backup copy of Software.

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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
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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,
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EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO ANY OTHER MATTERS,
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You acknowledge that neither Software nor any part thereof, will be
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In case you breach any of the terms and conditions hereof, FUJIFILM
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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.

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Upon termination or expiration of this Agreement, you shall, at your own
responsibility and expense, delete or destroy immediately all Software
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This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with
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EC Declaration of Conformity

We
Name: FUJIFILM Europe GmbH
Address: Heesenstrasse 31

declare that the product
Product Name: FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA FinePix F50fd
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 (2004/108/EC) and Low Voltage Directive (2006/95/EC).

40549 Dusseldorf, Germany

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

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

Dusseldorf, Germany

Place

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

August 1, 2007

Signature/Managing DirectorDate

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Disposal of Electric and Electronic Equipment in Private Households

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

separate collection systems)

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

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

In Countries outside the EU:

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

product.

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Contents

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

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

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

Disposal of Electric and Electronic Equipment in

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

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

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

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

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

Example of LCD Monitor Text Display ................ 12

Getting Ready

Charging the Battery ........................................... 13

Loading the Battery ............................................. 15

Loading the Memory Card................................... 17

Turning On and Off ............................................. 20

Setting the language, date, and time .......... 21

Correcting the Date and Time ............................. 24

Selecting the Language ...................................... 25

Using the Camera

Taking Pictures (B AUTO Mode)................. 26

Using Intelligent Face Detection/

Red-eye Removal when taking pictures... 29

Using the Dual Image Stabilizer function

when taking pictures ................................ 31

Taking pictures with the focus and

exposure locked ....................................... 32

AF-assist illuminator.................................... 34

Adjusting the shot composition ................... 35

Viewing the Images............................................. 36

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G Erasing the Images/Movies .......................... 42

Advanced Features — Photography

Using the Photography Functions —

Procedure of Setting ..................................... 45

Setting the Shooting Mode ................................. 48

B AUTO .............................................. 48

NATURAL LIGHT ................................ 48

NATURAL & d..................................... 49

/ SCENE POSITION...................... 49

[H PORTRAIT] .................................... 51

[ PORTRAIT ENHANCER] .............. 51

[, LANDSCAPE] ................................. 51

[. SPORT] .......................................... 51

[/ NIGHT]

([ LONG EXPOSURE]) ................. 51

[ FIREWORKS] ................................. 51

[ SUNSET] ........................................ 51

[ SNOW]........................................... 51

[ BEACH].......................................... 51

[ UNDERWATER]............................. 52

[ MUSEUM]....................................... 52

[ PARTY] ........................................... 52

[ FLOWER] ........................................ 52

[ TEXT]............................................. 52

</M APERTURE PRIORITY AE/

SHUTTER PRIORITY AE ........................ 54

s MANUAL .............................................. 58

Adjusting the Image Brightness

(D Exposure Compensation) ....................... 59

e Macro (Close-up) ........................................... 61

d Setting the Flash (Intelligent Flash)................. 62

* Self-Timer ....................................................... 65

Using [p-MODE MENU] (Photography)/

[SHOOTING MENU] ...................................... 68

Setting the [p-MODE MENU]

(Photography) .......................................... 68

Setting the [SHOOTING MENU] ................. 68

[p-MODE MENU] (Photography) ....................... 71

Setting the camera performance

([ POWER MANAGEMENT]) ............... 71

Changing the sensitivity setting

([S ISO]) ................................................. 72

Changing the quality setting

([ QUALITY]) ........................................ 73

Changing the FinePix COLOR setting

([ FinePix COLOR]) .............................. 74

[SHOOTING MENU] ........................................... 75

Selecting light metering method

([ PHOTOMETRY]) .............................. 75

Adjusting color balance

([T WHITE BALANCE]) ......................... 76

Taking pictures continuously

([ CONTINUOUS])................................ 77

Specifying focusing mode

([H AF MODE]) ....................................... 80

Advanced Features — Playback

Using [p-MODE MENU] (Playback)/

[PLAYBACK MENU] ...................................... 82

Setting the [p-MODE MENU]

(Playback) ................................................ 82

Setting the [PLAYBACK MENU] ................ 82

[p-MODE MENU] (Playback) ............................ 83

Sending and receiving images

([ IR COMMUNICATION]) ................... 83

Transmitting and saving blog images

([ TRIMMING FOR BLOG]) ................. 86

Setting automatic playback

([ SLIDE SHOW]) ................................ 88

DPOF set frame

([ PRINT ORDER (DPOF)]) ................. 88

[PLAYBACK MENU]........................................... 92

Correcting red-eye effect in images

([ RED EYE REMOVAL])..................... 92

Rotating the images

([ IMAGE ROTATE])............................ 93

Protecting the images

([ PROTECT]) ...................................... 94

Copying the images

([V COPY]) ............................................ 95

Adding voice memos to the images

([ VOICE MEMO])................................ 97

Trimming the images

([ TRIMMING]) ................................... 100

Advanced Features — Movie

r Recording Movies ....................................... 102

Changing movie size............................... 104

w Playing Back Movies................................... 105

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Contents

Settings

[U SET-UP]..................................................... 107

Using the [SET-UP] menu......................... 107

[SET-UP] menu option .............................. 108

Camera Connection

Connecting to a TV ........................................... 116

Connecting Camera Directly to Printer —

PictBridge Function ..................................... 117

Software Installation

Installation on a Windows PC ........................... 121

Installation on a Mac OS X ............................... 123

Connecting to a PC ........................................... 126

Using FinePixViewer................................. 129

Appendices

System Expansion Option................................. 131

Accessories Guide ............................................ 132

Using Your Camera Correctly ........................... 134

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

Card and the Internal Memory..................... 135

Warning Displays .............................................. 136

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting ................................................ 141

Specifications................................................. 149

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

FUJIFILM Digital Camera Worldwide

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Network .................................................... 157

Usable Memory Cards

You can use the xD-Picture Card, the SD Memory Card and
the SDHC Memory Card with the FinePix F50fd. In this
Owner’s Manual, these cards are expressed as “Memory
Card” and “SD Memory Card”.

About this Manual

Z About marks

CAUTION:

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

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

Z Usable Memory Cards

You can use the xD-Picture Card, the SD Memory Card and the SDHC Memory Card with the FinePix F50fd. In this Owner’s
Manual, these cards are expressed as “Memory Card” and “SD Memory Card”.

Z About illustration

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.

Z About cables

The cables used for FinePix F50fd are following:

• A/V cable for FinePix F50fd

• USB cable for FinePix F50fd
In this manual, these cables are expressed as “A/V cable” and “USB cable”.

Z Note

In this manual, the menu names and messages displayed on the LCD monitor of the camera or PC screen appear in square
brackets ([ ]).

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

When pressing q:

When pressing DISP/BACK:

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Accessories Included

• Rechargeable Battery NP-50 (1)

•Strap (1)

• Battery Charger BC-50 (1 set)

• A/V cable (1)

•USB cable (1)

• CD-ROM (1)
Software for FinePix

-50

P

N

• Owner’s Manual (this manual) (1)

• Notes and Cautions (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

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Camera Parts and Features

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

A Shutter button
B Dual IS button (p.31, 112)
C Zoom switch (p.27, 37)
D Flash (p.62)
E AF-assist illuminator (p.34, 108)/Self-timer lamp

(p.66)

F Lens (lens cover)
G POWER button
H Infrared port (p.84)
I Microphone
J Speaker
K Indicator lamp (p.29)
L w (Playback) button
M 4-direction (nopq) button
N LCD monitor
O Tripod mount
P Mode dial
Q Photo mode (p) button (p.68, 82)
R Terminal cover
S MENU/OK button
T Strap mount
U Intelligent Face Detection (p.29, 41)/

b Red-eye removal button (p.29)

V DISP (Display)/BACK button (p.35, 36)
W DC coupler cable cover
X Battery cover (p.15)
Y Battery release catch (p.15)
Z Battery compartment (p.15)
! Memory Card slot (p.17)
_ A/V OUT (Audio/Visual output) socket (p.116)
# USB socket

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Example of LCD Monitor Text Display

1000

F2.8

1

3

1

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/

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:0000

AMAM

N

6

ISO 100

1000

F2.8

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:0000

AMAM

1

1

3

10 0-0 0 01

N

ISO 100

Z Photography mode

A C Flash (p.62)
B Intelligent Face Detection

(p.29)

C Dual IS mode (p.31)
D s Shooting mode (p.48)
E Battery level indicator

ISO 100

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2050

1000

F2.8

Z Playback mode

100-0001

ISO 100

12

1000

2050

F2.8

FinePix F50fd has internal memory that can store images without Memory Card. Y appears on the LCD monitor when the internal
memory is active.

(p.23)

F ) Photometry (p.75)
G 9 White balance (p.76)
H f Continuous shooting (p.77)
I AF frame (p.27)
J Date/Time (p.21)
K Shutter speed (p.57)
L e Macro (close-up) (p.61)
M ( Self-timer (p.65)
N N Quality mode (p.73)

A Intelligent Face Detection

(p.41)

B w Playback mode (p.36)
C # Voice memo (p.97)
D Red eye removal (p.92)
E Portrait enhancer (p.51)
F Blog image (p.86)
G Frame number (p.111)
H Present (p.36, 84)
I F Protection (p.94)
J u DPOF (p.88)

O Number of available frames

(p.154)

P ISO 100 Sensitivity (p.72)
Q FinePix COLOR (p.74)
R { AF warning (p.27)
S Camera shake warning

(p.28)

T Quick AF (p.71)
U Y Internal memory (p.19)
V S Exposure compensation

(p.59)

W Aperture (p.55)

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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-50 (1)

P-50

N

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 “Notes and Cautions” for information on the
battery.

• Always use the Rechargeable Battery NP-50
(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.

• Do not use the rechargeable battery NP-50 for the
digital camera compatible with the rechargeable battery
NP-40. The battery will be stuck inside of the camera
and disable to be taken out.

Indicator

1 Load the battery into the battery charger

BC-50.

Set the battery correctly as indicated by the polarity icon.

Rechargeable Battery NP-50

Battery Charger
BC-50

2 Plug the battery charger into a power outlet.

The charging indicator lights red and charging begins.
When charging is completed, the indicator lights green.
Charging completes after about 2.3 hours.

To power outlet

Continued Q

Getting Ready

Getting Ready

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Charging the Battery

Z <Charging Indicator and Statuses>

Charging
Indicator

Off

Lit green

Lit red Charging –

Blinking red

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.

• If the terminals of battery are soiled, 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-50 gradually loses its charge even when not
used. Charge a NP-50 just before taking pictures (in the
last day or two).

Notes on Using the Battery Charger

Use with the following power supply cord set:
Cord: UL Listed, Type SPT-2, No.18 AWG, rated 300V,
10A, minimum 4 ft (1.2m), maximum 10 ft (3m) long.
One end terminates in a molded-on, parallel-blade, (non­polarized) attachment plug with a 7A, 125V (NEMA 1­15P) configuration.

• The battery and battery charger themselves will
become warm due to the power stored inside them. This
is normal and does not indicate a fault. Wherever
possible, use the battery charger in a well-ventilated
location.

• There may be vibration noises from inside the battery
charger during us e. This is normal and does not indi cate
a fault.

• The battery charger could cause interference if placed
close to a radio during charging. In this event, move the
radio and charger further apart.

• Do not leave the battery charger in the following types
of locations:

• Extremely humidity or high temperatures, such as close
to a heating appliance or in direct sunlight

• Places with strong vibration

• In very dusty places

• The battery charger accepts input voltages of 100-240
V AC at 50 or 60 Hz and can be used all over the world.
However, the shape of the plug and socket-outlet
depends on the country of use. Consult your travel
agent for details.

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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

Continued Q

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Loading the Battery

3 Close the battery cover.

MEMO

If you want to use the camera powered by AC, the AC
power adapter, AC-5VX, and DC coupler, CP-50 (both
sold separately), are necessary. Refer to the manual
provided with the AC-5VX and CP-50 for instructions.

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Loading the Memory Card

Although you can store pictures in the camera’s internal
memory, you can store many more images on the
Memory Card (sold separately). You can use an xD-
Picture Card and SD Memory Card with the FinePix
F50fd. In this Owner ’s Manual, these cards are expressed
as “Memory Card”.

SD Memory Cards/SDHC Memory Cards

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

MEMO

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

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

• The camera is not compatible with multimedia cards.

1 Open the 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.

Getting Ready

Continued Q

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Loading the Memory Card

CAUTION

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

Protection
switch

CAUTION

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

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CAUTION

12

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20 50 1010

:0000

AMAM

ISO

AUTO

(800)

• 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 xD-Picture Card and operation
checked SD Memory Card (➝p.17).

• See p.135 for information on the xD-Picture Card, SD
Memory Card and the internal memory.

MEMO

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

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

Z About internal memory

FinePix F50fd has internal

ISO

memory that can store

AUTO

(800)

images without Memory
Card. Y appears on the
LCD monitor when internal
memory is active.

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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.95).

CAUTION

Erase the unnecessary images in the internal memory.
(➝p.42)

Getting Ready

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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.

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Setting the language, date, and

SETNONO

START MENU

/ LANG.

SETNONO

DATE / TIME NOT SET

YY.MM.DD

1. 1 12:00
AM

time

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

1 [ ] screen appears when turning

the camera on.

START MENU

/ LANG.

SET

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

language.

BPress MENU/OK to confirm the setting.

2 Set the date and time.

DATE / TIME NOT SET

YY.MM.DD

SET

APress p or q to select Year, Month,

Day, Hour, or Minute.

BPress n or o to correct the setting.

MEMO

• Holding down n or o changes the numbers

continuously.

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

1. 1 12:00
AM

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Turning On and Off

SETNONO

AM

12/1

/

20 07 1010

:0000

DD . MM . YY

YY . MM . DD

MM /

DD /

YY

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. December 1, 2007
[YY.MM.DD]: [2007.12.1]
[MM/DD/YY]: [12/1/2007]
[DD.MM.YY]: [1.12.2007]

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DATE / TIME NOT SET

DD . MM . YY

MM /

DD /

YY

YY . MM . DD

SET

are completed.

4 Set the [POWER MANAGEMENT] options.

POWER MANAGEMENT

POWER SAVE

QUICK AF

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2007

AM

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.

CLEAR DISPLAY

Power saving for longer
battery life

SET NO

ASelect an option from the menu.

BPress MENU/OK to confirm the setting.

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.114). 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.

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Correcting the Date and Time

SHOOTING MENU

SET-UP

OFF

CONTINUOUS

SET

-

UP

PLAYBACK VOLUME
BLOG IMAGE SIZE

OPERATION VOL.
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

UP

DATE / TIME

OPERATION VOL.
SHUTTER VOLUME
SHUTTER SOUND
PLAYBACK VOLUME
BLOG IMAGE SIZE

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APress MENU/OK to open the menu.

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

CPress q.

APress p or q to select .

BPress o to move to menu item.

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

DPress q.

See “2 Set the date and time.” (➝p.21).

Selecting the Language

SHOOTING MENU

SET-UP

OFF

CONTINUOUS

SET

-

UP

2 MIN

ENGLISH
AUTO POWER OFF
TIME DIFFERENCE
BACKGROUND COLOR

FORMAT

LCD BRIGHTNESS

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

SET

UP

LCD BRIGHTNESS
FORMAT

AUTO POWER OFF
TIME DIFFERENCE
BACKGROUND COLOR

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.21).

SHOOTING MENU

CONTINUOUS

SET-UP

OFF

APress MENU/OK to open the menu.

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

CPress q.

ENGLISH

2 MIN

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Taking Pictures (

B

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

B.

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.

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2 Check the composition on the LCD monitor.

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AMAM

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AMAM

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AMAM

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ISO

AUTO

(800)

ISO

AUTO

(800)

ISO

AUTO

(800)

ISO

AUTO

(800)

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25 0

F5 .6

F5 .6

ISO

AUTO

(800)

ISO

AUTO

(800)

To adjust zoom scale using the Zoom lever:

] wide zoom lever

(Zoom out)

ISO

AUTO

ISO

AUTO

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2050

12

2050

Zoom bar

[ tele zoom lever

(800)

(800)

12

12

(Zoom in)

2050

2050

ISO

ISO

AUTO

AUTO

(800)

(800)

MEMO

• Select e Macro mode to take close-up shots (➝p.61).

• Use digital zoom when you want to shoot the subject
closer (➝p.112).

3 Focus on the main subject in the AF frame

and press the shutter button down halfway.

ISO

AUTO

(800)

ISO

AUTO

(800)

12

2050

12

2050

AF frame AF frame

Halfway
pressed

F5.6

F5.6

250

250

becomes smaller
and camera
focuses on the

Using the Camera

subject.

• 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. 35 mm to 105 mm

• Max. zoom scale

CHECK

• Focus on the subject

Double beep is heard
Indicator lamp lit green

• Not focus on the subject

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

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Taking Pictures (B AUTO Mode)

F 5.6

250

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.33).

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

Flash

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

F 5.6

250

250

F 5.6

Change the flash mode when you want to take pictures without
flash. See p.62 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.36).

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

• See p.136-140 for information on warning displays. See
“Troubleshooting” (➝p.141-148) for more information.

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Z Indicator lamp display

ISO

AUTO

(800)

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

Indicator lamp

Using Intelligent Face Detection/
Red-eye Removal when taking
pictures

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

Available Photography modes: B, , ,

/ (H, , /, , , , , ), </M, s

Using the Camera

Display Status

Lit green Locking the focus, Setting the Mode

Blinking green Camera shake warning, AF warning,

Blinking green and
orange alternately

Lit orange Recording to Memory Card or internal

Blinking orange Charging flash (flash will not fire)

Blinking red • Warnings for Memory Card and

dial

or AE warning (ready to shoot)

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

memory (not ready)

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

• Lens operation error

MEMO

Detailed warning messages appear on the LCD monitor
(➝p.136-140).

1 Set Intelligent Face Detection.

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

ISO

AUTO

(800)

FACE DETECTION

OFF

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

REMOVAL ON

FACE DETECTION

REMOVAL OFF

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Taking Pictures (B AUTO Mode)

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ISO

AUTO

(400)

ISO

AUTO

(400)

CANCELCANCEL

DETECTINGDETECTING

REMOVINGREMOVING

CAUTION

• If the camera is unable to detect faces in an image, it will
not correct the red eye-effect sufficiently, or not at all.
Also, the camera cannot correct the red-eye effect if the
face is in profile.

• Correction results may differ depending on the scene.

• The processing may take more time if there are many
faces in an image.

2 Check the composition on the LCD monitor.

When there are multiple people
in the frame, Intelligent Face

ISO

AUTO

(400)

ISO

AUTO

(400)

Detection will set a green frame
around the face nearest to the
center of the picture. This face
has focusing priority.

12

2050

12

2050

Green frame

3 Press the shutter button down fully to take

pictures.

CHECK [ FACE DETECTIONbREMOVAL ON]

When a picture is taken with [ FACE
DETECTIONbREMOVAL ON] set, the red-eye effect
will be detected and corrected before the image is
recorded.

ARed-eye effect in an
image will be detected after
the shooting.

BRed-eye effect will be
corrected before the image
is recorded. When the red­eye effect is not detected,
processing will end without
the [REMOVING] screen
displayed.

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