Fujifilm FinePix AV100, FinePix AV105, FinePix AV150, FinePix AX200, FinePix AX205 Owner Manual

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DIGITAL CAMERA

FINEPIX AX200 Series FINEPIX AV100 Series

Owner’s Manual

Thank you for your purchase of this product. This manual describes how to use your FUJIFILM FinePix AX200 series, AV100 series digital camera and the supplied software. Be sure that you have read and understood its contents before using the camera.

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Before You Begin

First Steps

Basic Photography and Playback

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 ch ange or tak e apart th e camera. ( Never open t he casin g.) Do not use the cam era when it h as been dr opped or th e casing i s damaged .

This can caus e a fire or electri c shock.

Do not

disassemble

• Contac t your FUJIFILM dealer.

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.

Do not tou ch any meta l parts of t he 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.

Notes and Cautions

WARNING

CAUTION

WARNIN G

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 termi nals with i nsulati on 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 electr ic 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 locations s uch as a sealed vehicle o r in direct sunlight. Th is can cause a fire.

CAUTION

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 an xD -Pictu re Card is r emoved, th e card cou ld come out o f the slot t oo quickl y. Use your f inger to h old it and ge ntly rel ease the c ard.

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

• 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

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, unless intended only for p ersonal use. Note that some restrictions apply to the photographing of stage pe rformances, enter tainments and exhibits, even when intended

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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.

Trad emark Infor mati on

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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 .

Notes on Electrical Interference

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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. 2.2)

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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.

About This Manual

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✔✔ Glossary

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✔✔ Table of Contents

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✔✔ Camera Q & A

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✔✔ Restrictions on Camera Settings

Before using the camera, read this Owner’s 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 5.

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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.

Restrictions on Camera Settings

See another supplied document for restrictions on the options available in each shooting mode.

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Camera Q & A

Question

Key phrase

See page

Find items by task.

Camera Setup

How do I set the camera clock? Date and time 10 Can I set the clock to local time when I travel? Time difference 75 How do I keep the monitor from turning off automatically? Auto power off 78

How do I stop the camera beeping and clicking?

What are the parts of the camera called? Parts of the camera 2 What do the icons in the monitor mean? Monitor 3 How do I use the menus? Menus 56 What’s behind that flashing icon or error message in the monitor? Messages and displays 89 How much charge is left in the battery? Battery level 12 Can I increase the capacity of rechargeable Ni-MH batteries? Discharge 79

Question

Operation and shutter volume 73

Key phrase

Silent mode 30

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Camera Q & A

Question

Key phrase

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Tak ing Pictures

Question

How many pictures can I take? Memory capacity 94 Is there a quick and easy way to take snapshots? How can I make good portraits? Intelligent Face Detection 23 Can the camera automatically select the most suitable mode? Is there a simple way to adjust settings for different scenes? Shooting mode 18 How do I shoot a panorama? How do I shoot close-ups? Macro mode (Close-ups) 27 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 62 How do I take a group portrait that includes the photographer? Self-timer mode 31 How do I frame pictures with the subject off to one side? Focus lock 25 How do I adjust exposure? Exposure compensation 60 How do I shoot movies? Recording movies 40

Key phrase

k mode

G mode

W mode

Flash mode 28How do I stop my subjects’ eyes glowing red when I use the flash?

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Camera Q & A

Question

Key phrase

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Question

Key phrase

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Viewing Pictures

How do I view my pictures? Single-frame playback 33 Is there a simple way to delete one image? Deleting pictures 17 How do I delete one or all images at once? Erase 38 Can I zoom in on pictures during playback? Playback zoom 34 How do I view a lot of pictures at once? Multi-frame playback 35 How do I find pictures? Image search 36 Can I protect my pictures from accidental deletion? Protect 67 Can I hide the icons in the monitor when viewing my pictures? Choosing a display format 33 Can I view my pictures in a slide show? Slide show 65 Can I crop unwanted elements out of my pictures? Crop 68 Can I make small copies of pictures? Resize 69 Can I copy pictures from internal memory to a memory card? Copy 70 How do I view my pictures on TV? Viewing pictures on TV 43

Sharing Pictures

Can I print pictures on my home printer? Printing pictures 44 Can I copy my pictures to my computer? Viewing pictures on a computer 50

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Before You Begin

First Steps

Basic Photography and Playback

More on Playback

Single-Frame Playback ...............................................................33

Playback Zoom ..............................................................................34

Multi-Frame Playback .................................................................35

V Image Search ............................................................................36

Image Search based on categories .......................................36

Using Playback Menu with Image Search...........................37

M Deleting Pictures ....................................................................38

Movies

A Recording Movies ...................................................................40

D Viewing Movies ....................................................................... 42

Connections

Viewing Pictures on TV ...............................................................43

Printing Pictures via USB ...........................................................44

Connecting the Camera ............................................................44

Printing Selected Pictures ........................................................44

Printing the DPOF Print Order ................................................45

Creating a DPOF Print Order ....................................................47

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Table of Contents

Menus

Technical Notes

Troubleshooting

Appendix

Viewing Pictures on a Computer ............................................ 50

Installing the Software...............................................................50

Windows: Installing MyFinePix Studio ..............................50

Macintosh: Installing FinePixViewer ..................................52

Connecting the Camera ............................................................54

Menus

The Shooting Menu ...................................................................... 56

Using the Shooting Menu .........................................................56

Shooting Menu Options ............................................................57

n ISO ............................................................................................58

o IMAGE SIZE ...........................................................................58

T IMAGE QUALITY ..................................................................59

5 EXP. COMPENSATION ........................................................60

C WHITE BALANCE .................................................................61

E CONTINUOUS (Continuous shooting) ........................62

The Playback Menu.......................................................................63

Using the Playback Menu .........................................................63

Playback Menu Options .............................................................64

q SLIDE SHOW .........................................................................65

a RED EYE REMOVAL .............................................................66

O PROTECT ................................................................................67

R CROP .......................................................................................68

j RESIZE .....................................................................................69

N IMAGE ROTATE ....................................................................69

P COPY .......................................................................................70

The Setup Menu .............................................................................72

Using the Setup Menu ...............................................................72

Setup Menu Options ...................................................................73

p TIME DIFFERENCE ...............................................................75

m FORMAT .................................................................................76

a IMAGE DISP. ..........................................................................76

b FRAME NO. ...........................................................................77

f PLAYBACK VOLUME ...........................................................77

g LCD BRIGHTNESS................................................................78

a LCD MODE .............................................................................78

o AUTO POWER OFF ..............................................................78

c DIGITAL ZOOM ....................................................................79

k BATTERY TYPE ......................................................................79

l DISCHARGE (Ni-MH Batteries Only) ............................79

Technical Notes

Optional Accessories ...................................................................81

Accessories from Fujifilm ..........................................................82

Tro ub les hoo ti ng

Tro ub les ho oti ng ............................................................................ 83

Warning Messages and Displays ............................................89

Appendix

Glossary .............................................................................................93

Internal Memory/Memory Card Capacity ..........................94

Specifications ..................................................................................96

Caring for the Camera .............................................................. 102

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Introduction

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:

AA alkaline (LR6) batteries (×2) USB cable

Strap

Att aching the Strap

Attach the strap as shown.

CD-ROM

Owner’s Manual (may be distributed on CD in some countries or regions)

Before You Begin

Parts of the Camera

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

12345

17 16

Selector button

Move curs or up E

o (monitor brightness) button (see below)

12 13

I (delete) button (pg. 17)

Move cursor left G

L (macro) button (pg. 27)

Introduction

MENU/OK button (pg. 10)

Move cursor right H

K (flash) button (pg. 28)

Move curs or down F J (self-timer) button (pg. 31)

1 Shutter button ...................................15–16

2 ON/OFF button ............................................... 9

ash ..................................................................28

3 Fl

4 Self-timer lamp ..........................................31

5 Lens and lens cover

6 Microphone .................................................40

7 M

onitor ............................................................. 3

8 DISP (display)/BACK button ..........15, 30

U (silent mode) button ......................30

9 Indi

cator lamp ............................................ 16

10 W (zoom out) button .....................14, 35

11 T (z

oom in) button ........................... 14, 34

12 D (playback) button ............................33

13 US

B multi-connector .............43, 44, 54

14 Strap eyelet .................................................... 1

15 Battery-chamber cover ..........................4

16 Tripod mount

17 Speaker ...........................................................42

18 Memory card slot ....................................... 5

19 Battery-chamber ....................................... 4

B Tip: Monitor Brightness

Pressing the o button briefly increases monitor brightness, making the display easier to see in bright light. Normal brightness is restored when a photograph is taken.

The Monitor

The following indicators may appear in the monitor during shooting and playback:

■ Shooting

400

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250F3.3

10:00

* d: indicates that no memory card

is inserted and that pictures will be stored in the camera’s internal memory (pg. 5).

1 Internal memory indicator*

2 Focus frame .................................................25

3 Silent mode indicator ............................30

4 Continuous shooting mode .............62

5 Intelligent Face Detection indicator

.............................................................................23

6 Sh

ooting mode .........................................18

7 Flash mode...................................................28

8 Macro (close-up) mode........................27

9 Self-timer indicator ................................. 31

10 Focus warning ........................................... 15

11 Blur warning ................................................28

12 Date and time.............................................10

13 Shutter speed 14 Aperture

15 Image size .....................................................58

16 Number of available frames ..............94

17 Sensitivity ......................................................58

18 Image quality ..............................................59

19 White balance ............................................61

20 Battery level ................................................. 12

21 Exposure compensation .....................60

■ Playback

5 Playback mode indicator ............33, 35

6 Protected image .......................................67

7 DPOF print indicator .............................. 47

8 Frame number ...........................................77

100-0001

400

1 Gift image .....................................................33

2 Silent mode indicator ............................30

3 Red-eye removal indicator ................29

4 Intelligent Face Detection indicator

.....................................................................24,

Introduction

Before You Begin

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Inserting the Batteries

The camera takes two AA alkaline (LR6) batteries (supplied) or two AA rechargeable Ni-MH batteries (sold separately). Insert the batteries in the camera as described below.

Open the battery-chamber cover.

First Steps

A Note

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

C Cautions

• Do not open the batterychamber 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 batteries.

Insert the batteries in the orientation shown by the “E” and “F” marks inside the battery chamber.

Close the battery-chamber cover.

C Cautions

• Insert the batteries in the correct orientation.

• Neve r use batteries with

peeling o r damaged casing or mix old a nd new batteries, batteries with different charge levels, or b atteries of dif ferent types. Failure to observe these precautions

could result in the batteries leaking or overheating.

• Neve r use manganese or Ni-Cd. Replace AA alkaline batteries with batteries of the same make and grade as those supplied with the camera.

• If th e battery-cham ber cover can not be latched e asily,

confirm the ba ttery orientat ion first. Do not use excessive force to l atch it.

Battery casing

Inserting a Memory Card

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 70). 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

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

First Steps

Write-protect switch

Inserting a Memory Card

■

Inserting a Memory Card

Turn the camera off, and open the

battery-chamber cover.

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.

CLICK

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.

Close the battery-chamber cover.

Removing Memory Cards

Be sure the camera is off before opening the battery-chamber cover. Press the card in and then release it slowly. The card can now be removed by hand.

C Cautions

• 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.

Inserting a Memory Card

First Steps

Inserting a Memory Card

C Cautions

rmat memory cards before first use, and be sure to reformat all memory cards after using them in a

• Fo computer or other device. For more information on formatting memory cards, see page 76.

• 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.

• Do not turn the camera off or remove the memory card while the memory card is being formatted or data are being recorded to or deleted from the card. Failure to observe this precaution could damage the card.

• 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 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

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

Press n again to turn the camera off.

B Tip: Switching to Playback Mode

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

C Cautions

• 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.

Tip: Auto Powe r Off

The camera will turn off automatically if no operations are performed for the length of time selected in the AUTO POWER OFF menu (see page 78).

Playback Mode

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

Press the D button again to turn the camera off.

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 72).

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

SET NO

Set the date and time.

DATE / TME NOT SET

2012 2011

1. 1 12

YY. MM. DD

SET NO

2010

2009 2008

00 AM

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.

Check the battery type.

A confirmation message for the battery type to be used appears. Alkaline batteries are selected by default.

Basic Setup

A Note

o the setup menu if you try to set the language, date or battery type again (pg. 72).

Go t

Tips: The Camera Clock

• If the batteries are removed for an extended period, e DATE/TIME and k BATTERY TYPE will be cleared

and the language-selection dialog will be displayed. Set up the camera again.

• If the batteries have been left in the camera for about 2 hours or more, the batteries can be removed for about 24 hours without resetting the clock.

First Steps

Taking Pictures in G (SCENE RECOGNITION) Mode

Indicator

Descri ption

This section describes how to take pictures in G mode.

Turn the camera on.

Press the n button to turn the camera on.

Basic Photography and Playback

B Tip: SCENE RECOGNITION

Simply by pointing the camera to the subject, the camera automatically analyzes and selects the most appropriate setting using scene recognition.

Check the battery level.

Check the battery level in the monitor.

Indicator

(whit e)

(whit e) Batteries more than half

(red ) Batteries are low. Replace as soon

(blinks red) Batteries are exhausted. Turn

Batteries partially discharged.

discharged.

as possible.

camera off and replace batteries.

Description

Taking Pictures in G (SCENE RECOGNITION) Mode

Subjec t

Icon

Descri ption

Frame a picture using the zoom control.

The camera analyzes a subject based on scene recognition, then an icon appears in the bottom left of the monitor.

(The illustration shows when the camera analyzed subject(s) in portrait.)

Subject

PORTRAIT

LANDSCAPE

NIGHT

MACRO

BACKLIT

PORTRAIT

NIGHT

PORTRAIT

Icon

For soft-toned portraits with

natural skin tones. For crisp, clear daylight shots

of buildings and landscapes. For night and twilight scenes, using a high sensitivity setting

to minimize blurring. For clear close-ups of flowers,

etc. For a subject backlit against the sun, preventing the

background from becoming dim. For a subject in a dim place,

reducing blur.

Description

B Tip

When a subject can not be analyzed by the camera, LAUTO mode will be set.

A Notes

• B Intelligent Face Detection is turned on

automatically.

• The camera continuously adjusts focus on a face, or the center area of the monitor.

• Continuous auto focus will be audible and will increase battery drain.

• Macro mode is set when K is set.

Basic Photography and Playback

Taking Pictures in G (SCENE RECOGNITION) Mode

How to us e the zoom control

Press W to zoom out Press T to zoom in

Zoom indicator

Z DIGITAL IS

If the subject is poorly lit, blurring caused by camera shake can be reduced by activating the Z DIGITAL IS (pg. 72). Note that blurring may still occur depending on the scene or shooting conditions.

A Note

When the setting is off, i is displayed.

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 G (SCENE RECOGNITION) Mode

Framing Guideline (Best Framing)

The images change as shown below if you press the DISP/BACK button.

INFORMATION ON

• 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.

INFORMATION

OFF

BEST FRAMING

Focus.

Press the shutter button halfway to focus.

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. 25).

A Note

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

Basic Photography and Playback

Taking Pictures in G (SCENE RECOGNITION) Mode

Indicator lamp

Camera status

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).

A Note

If the subject is poorly lit, the flash may fire when the picture is taken. To take pictures without the flash, choose another flash mode (pg. 28).

Double

beep

CLICK

The Indicator L amp

Indicator lamp

The indicator lamp shows camera status as follows:

Indicator lamp

Glows green Focus locked.

Blinks green

Blinks green and orange

Glows

orange

Blinks orange

Blinks red Recording or lens error.

B Tip: Warnings

Detailed warnings appear in the monitor. See pages 89–92 for more information.

Camera shake warning, AF warning, or AE warning (ready to shoot) 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.

Camera status

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