FujiFilm FinePix F45fd, FinePix F47fd Owner's Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

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

BL00599-201(1)

Getting Ready

Using the Camera

Advanced Features

• Photography

Settings

Camera Connection

Software

Installation

• Playback

•Movie

Appendices

Troubleshooting

Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Fujifilm Manuals

2

Warning

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

For customers in the U.S.A.

Tested To Comply

With FCC Standards

FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

FCC Statement

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

CAUTION

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

that to which the receiver is connected.

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

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

Notes on the Grant:

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

For customers in Canada

CAUTION

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

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

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

Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Fujifilm Manuals

3

IMPORTANT

Be sure to read this page before using the software.

NOTICE

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

End User License Agreement

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

1. Definitions.

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

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

other related written materials which are provided to you together

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

collectively.

2. Use of Software.

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

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

3. Restrictions.

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

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

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

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

you by FUJIFILM under this Agreement without FUJIFILM’s prior

written consent.

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

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

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

You also shall not alter or remove copyright and other proprietary

notices that appear on or in Software or Documentation.

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

decompile, or disassemble Software.

4. Ownership.

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

5. Limited Warranty.

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

6. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY.

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

7. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY.

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

8. No export.

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

9. Termination.

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

10. Term.

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

11. Obligation upon termination.

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

12. Governing Law.

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

Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Fujifilm Manuals

4

EC Declaration of Conformity

We
Name: FUJIFILM Europe GmbH
Address: Heesenstrasse 31

40549 Dusseldorf, Germany

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

conforms to the following Standards:

Safety: EN60065
EMC: EN55022: 1998 Classe B

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

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

Dusseldorf, Germany

Place

April 1, 2007

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

Signature/Managing DirectorDate

Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Fujifilm Manuals

5

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

product.
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.

Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Fujifilm Manuals

6

Contents

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

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

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

Disposal of Electric and Electronic Equipment

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Getting Ready

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Using the Camera

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

Using Intelligent Face Detection

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

Taking pictures with the focus and

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

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

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

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

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

Advanced Features — Photography

Using the Photography Functions —

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Fujifilm Manuals

7

Using p-MODE MENU (Photography)/

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

Setting the p-MODE MENU

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

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

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

Setting the camera performance

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

Changing the sensitivity setting

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

Changing the quality setting

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

Changing the FinePix COLOR setting

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

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

Adjusting exposure compensation

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

Selecting light metering method

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

Adjusting color balance

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

Taking pictures continuously

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

Specifying focusing mode

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

Advanced Features — Playback

Using p-MODE MENU (Playback)/

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

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

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

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

Sending and receiving images

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

Setting automatic playback

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

DPOF set frame

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

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

Rotating the images

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

Protecting the images

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

Copying the images

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

Adding voice memos to the images

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

Trimming the images

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

Advanced Features — Movie

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

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

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

Settings

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

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

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

Continued Q

Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Fujifilm Manuals

8

Contents

Camera Connection

Using the AC power adapter

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

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

Connecting Camera Directly to Printer —

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

Software Installation

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

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

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

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

Appendices

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

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

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

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

Notes on the xD-Picture Card™, the SD

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

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

Troubleshooting

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

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

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

FUJIFILM Digital Camera Worldwide

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

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

Usable Memory Cards

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

Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Fujifilm Manuals

9

Preface

Z Test Shots Prior to Photography

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

• FUJIFILM Corporation cannot accept liability for any
incidental losses (such as the costs of photography or
the loss of income from photography) incurred as a
result of faults with this product.

Z Notes on Copyright

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

Z Handling Your Digital Camera

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

Z Liquid Crystal

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

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

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

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

Continued Q

Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Fujifilm Manuals

10

Preface

Z Trademark Information

• and xD-Picture Card™ are trademarks of
FUJIFILM Corporation.

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

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

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

®

Windows®

Operating System.

*

The “Designed for Microsoft® Windows® XP” logo refers
to the camera and the driver only.

• IrSimple™ Trademark is owned by the Infrared Data
Association

®

.

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

®

.

• SD logo is a trademark.

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

Z Notes on Electrical Interference

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

Z Explanation of Color Television System

Z Exif Print (Exif ver. 2.2)

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

*

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

NTSC: National Television System Committee, color

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

PAL: Phase Alternation by Line, a color television

system adopted mainly by European countries
and China.

Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Fujifilm Manuals

11

About this Manual

Z Usable Memory Cards

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

Z About illustration

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

e Macro (Close-up)

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

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

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

CHECK

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

MEMO

Use a tripod to prevent camera shake in Macro mode.

Any of the following cancels Macro mode:

- Changing the Shooting mode setting

1 / 24 / 2007 10:00 AM

1 / 24 / 2007 10:00 AM

1 / 24 / 2007 10:00 AM

1 / 24 / 2007 10:00 AM

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

•

•

•

•

•

CAUTION

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

CHECK

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

MEMO

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

Icons indicate the modes that are available.

When pressing q:

When pressing DISP/BACK:

Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Fujifilm Manuals

12

Accessories Included

• Rechargeable Battery NP-70 (1)

•Strap (1)

• Battery Charger BC-70 (1 set)

• A/V cable (1)

•USB cable (1)

• CD-ROM (1)
Software for FinePix CX

• Owner’s Manual (this manual) (1)

Attaching the strap

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

1 2

Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Fujifilm Manuals

13

Camera Parts and Features

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

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

(p.62)

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

Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Fujifilm Manuals

14

Example of LCD Monitor Text Display

*FinePix F40fd

Z Photography mode

Z Playback mode

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

M

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

(p.32, 69)

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

(p.25)

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

N Number of available frames

(p.160)

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

(p.30)

R Increasing monitor

brightness (p.65)

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

(p.73)

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

(p.42)

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

Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Fujifilm Manuals

15

Getting Ready

Charging the Battery

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

Z Compatible battery

Rechargeable Battery NP-70 (1)

CAUTION

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

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

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

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

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

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

1 Load the battery into the battery charger

BC-70.

Set the battery correctly as indicated by the polarity icon.

Continued Q

Terminals

Indicator

Rechargeable Battery
NP-70

Battery Charger
BC-70

15

Getting Ready

Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Fujifilm Manuals

16

Charging the Battery

2 Plug the battery charger into a power outlet.

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

Z <Charging Indicator and Statuses>

CAUTION

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

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

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

• Charging times increase at low temperatures.

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

Charging
Indicator

Status Action

Off

Battery not loaded Load the battery to be

charged.

Fully charged
(charging complete)

Remove the battery
from the battery
charger.

Lit green Charging –

Blinking
green

Battery fault during
charging

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

To power outlet

Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Fujifilm Manuals

17

Getting Ready

Loading the Battery

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.

Continued Q

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

Battery release catch

Indicators

Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Fujifilm Manuals

18

Loading the Battery

3 Close the battery cover.

Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Fujifilm Manuals

19

Getting Ready

Loading the Memory Card

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

SD Memory Cards

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

MEMO

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

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

• The camera is not compatible with multimedia cards.

1 Open the battery cover.

2 Insert an xD-Picture Card.

(SD Memory Card)

Continued Q

Gold marking

Gold contact area

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

Gold marking

Gold contact area

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

Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Fujifilm Manuals

20

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.

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.

Protection
switch

Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Fujifilm Manuals

21

Getting Ready

CAUTION

• 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

operationchecked SD Memory Card (➝p.19).

• See p.142 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.160 for information on the standard number of
available frames.

Z About internal memory

When a Memory Card (sold separately) is inserted

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

When a Memory Card (sold separately) is not inserted

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

Z About images in the internal memory

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

CAUTION

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

1 / 24 / 2007 10:00 AM

1 / 24 / 2007 10:00 AM

1 / 24 / 2007 10:00 AM

1 / 24 / 2007 10:00 AM

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

Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Fujifilm Manuals

22

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.

Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Fujifilm Manuals

23

Getting Ready

Setting the language, date, and
time

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

1 screen appears when turning

the camera on.

2 Set the date and time.

MEMO

• Holding down n or o changes the numbers

continuously.

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

Continued Q

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

language.

BPress MENU/OK to confirm the setting.

SET

SETNONO

START MENU

START MENU

/ LANG.

/ LANG.

APress p or q to select Year, Month,

Day, Hour, or Minute.

BPress n or o to correct the setting.

SET

SET

NO

NO

DATE / TIME NOT SET

DATE / TIME NOT SET

YY.MM.DD

YY.MM.DD

1. 1 12:00

1. 1 12:00

AM

AM

Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Fujifilm Manuals

24

Turning On and Off

3 Change the date format.

Date format

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

4 Set the POWER MANAGEMENT options.

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.

SET

SETNONO

AM

AM

1 / 24 / 2007 10:00

1 / 24 / 2007 10:00

DD . MM . YY

DD . MM . YY

YY . MM . DD

YY . MM . DD

MM /

MM /

DD /

DD /

YY

YY

DATE / TIME NOT SET

DATE / TIME NOT SET

APress p or q to select the date format.

BPress n or o to set the format.

CAlways press MENU/OK after the settings

are completed.

SET NO

SET NO

POWER MANAGEMENT

POWER MANAGEMENT

POWER SAVE

POWER SAVE

Power saving for longer

Power saving for longer

battery life

battery life

QUICK AF

QUICK AF

CLEAR DISPLAY

CLEAR DISPLAY

ASelect an option from the menu.

BPress MENU/OK to confirm the setting.

Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Fujifilm Manuals

25

Getting Ready

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

MEMO

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

Checking the battery charge

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

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

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

DThe battery is depleted. The display will shortly go

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

CAUTION

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

• Battery with no remaining charge (V blinking red)
may cause camera faults such as the camera turning
itself off without retracting the lens. Always load a fully
charged battery.

• Depending on the camera mode, the transition from

to V may occur more quickly.

Auto power off function

Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Fujifilm Manuals

26

Correcting the Date and Time

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

APress MENU/OK to open the menu.

BPress n or o to select U SET-UP.

CPress q.

SHOOTING MENU

SHOOTING MENU

SET-UP

SET-UP

OFF

OFF

CONTINUOUS

CONTINUOUS

APress p or q to select .

BPress o to move to menu item.

CPress n or o to select DATE/TIME.

DPress q.

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

SET

SET

-

UP

UP

PLAYBACK VOLUME

PLAYBACK VOLUME

LCD BRIGHTNESS

LCD BRIGHTNESS

BEEP VOLUME

BEEP VOLUME

SHUTTER VOLUME

SHUTTER VOLUME

DATE / TIME

DATE / TIME

SHUTTER SOUND

SHUTTER SOUND

Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Fujifilm Manuals

27

Getting Ready

Selecting the Language

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

APress MENU/OK to open the menu.

BPress n or o to select U SET-UP.

CPress q.

SHOOTING MENU

SHOOTING MENU

SET-UP

SET-UP

OFF

OFF

CONTINUOUS

CONTINUOUS

APress p or q to select .

BPress o to move to menu item.

CPress n or o to select .

DPress q.

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

SET

SET

-

UP

UP

VIDEO SYSTEM

VIDEO SYSTEM

2 MIN

2 MIN

ENGLISH

ENGLISH

AUTO POWER OFF

AUTO POWER OFF

NTSC

NTSC

TIME DIFFERENCE

TIME DIFFERENCE

BACKGROUND COLOR

BACKGROUND COLOR

FORMAT

FORMAT

Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Fujifilm Manuals

28

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

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.

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

Do not cover the lens or
flash with your fingers.

28

Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Fujifilm Manuals

29

Using the Camera

2 Check the composition on the LCD monitor.

To adjust zoom scale using the Zoom switch:

MEMO

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

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

3 Focus on the main subject in the AF frame

and press the shutter button down halfway.

CHECK

• Focus on the subject

Double beep is heard
Indicator lamp lit green

• Not focus on the subject

No sound
{ indicated
Indicator lamp blinking green

Continued Q

N 2525N 25

25

AUTO

AUTO

N 2525N 25

25

AUTO

AUTO

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

• Optical zoom focal length (35 mm camera

equivalent)

Approx. 36 mm to 108 mm

• Max. zoom scale
3×

Zoom bar

] wide zoom switch

(Zoom out)

[ tele zoom switch

(Zoom in)

AF frame AF frame

becomes sma ller
and camera
focuses on the
subject.

Halfway
pressed

Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Fujifilm Manuals

30

Taking Pictures (B AUTO Mode)

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.

CAUTION

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

MEMO

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

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

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

Flash

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

CAUTION

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

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

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

Halfway pressed Fully pressed

F 5.6

F 5.6

250

250

250

250

F 5.6

F 5.6

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

Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Fujifilm Manuals