Fujifilm FINEPIX F601 User Manual

This manual will show you how to use your FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA
FinePix F601 ZOOM correctly. Please follow the instructions carefully.

BL00119-200(1

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Warning

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

This symbol is intended to alert the user to
the presence of uninsulated “dangerous
voltage” within the product’s enclosure
that may be of sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock to
persons.

CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The graphical symbols are located on the bottom
of the case.

This symbol is intended to alert the user
to the presence of important operating
and maintenance (servicing)instructions
in the literature accompanying the
appliance.

For customers in the U.S.A.

FCC Statement

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

CAUTION

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

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Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.

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Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.

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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 USB cable and DC supply cord.

For customers in Canada

CAUTION

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

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P.130

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Please read the Safety Notes

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and make sure you understand them

before using the camera.

Contents

Warning
Preface
Camera Features and Accessories
Nomenclature/Attaching the strap/sample display

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1 Getting Ready

LOADING THE BATTERY AND SmartMedia™
CHARGING THE BATTERY

Using the AC Power Adapter
SWITCHING ON AND OFF •
SETTING THE DATE AND TIME

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2 Basic Photography

BASIC OPERATION

Using the Menus
TAKING PICTURES (AUTO MODE

■ Viewfinder Lamp Display

Number of Available Frames
USING AF/AE LOCK
DIGITAL ZOOM
FRAMING GUIDELINE FUNCTION
VIEWING YOUR IMAGES (PLAYBACK)

Fast Forwarding Images
MULTI-FRAME PLAYBACK
PLAYBACK ZOOM

Saving Trimmed Images
ERASING SINGLE FRAME

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USING A TV MONITOR (USING THE CRADLE)

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3 Advanced Features Photography

SELECTING THE PHOTOGRAPHY MODE

PHOTOGRAPHY MODE

E SCENE POSITION

m Portrait • , Landscape • . Sports •
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Night Scene • A40-frame continuous shooting

WMANUAL

T MOVIE (VIDEO)

Y AUDIO RECORDING

Audio Indexing
PHOTOGRAPHY MENU OPERATION
PHOTOGRAPHY MENU OPTIONS

PHOTOGRAPHY MENU

Y VOICE MEMO (DURING SHOOTING)

= SELF-TIMER PHOTOGRAPHY

I FLASH

c Auto Flash Mode

n Red-Eye Reduction

z Forced Flash
v Slow Synchro
b Suppressed Flash

t CONTINUOUS SHOOTING

[ Auto Bracketing

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MACRO (CLOSE-UP) PHOTOGRAPHY

" FOCUS MODE

AF Autofocus • AF AREA • MF Manual focus

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[(EXPOSURE) MODE] MODE

Programed Auto • Aperture-priority Auto •
Shutter-priority Auto • Manual exposure

S PHOTOMETRY

d EV (EXPOSURE COMPENSATION)
x FLASH (FLASH BRIGHTNESS

ADJUSTMENT)

a WHITE BALANCE

(SELECTING THE LIGHT SOURCE)

f SENSITIVITY

K SHARPNESS

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4 Advanced Features Playback

PLAYING BACK MOVIES (VIDEO)
PLAYING BACK VOICE MEMOS
PLAYING BACK AUDIO RECORDINGS

Setting Audio Index Markers
Removing Audio Index Markers

PLAYBACK MENU

p ERASING SINGLE •

ALL FRAMES/FORMATTING

Y VOICE MEMO (DURING PLAYBACK)

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HOW TO SPECIFY PRINT OPTIONS (DPOF)

i DPOF SET FRAME

5 Settings

y SETTING THE FILE SIZE
g USING THE SET–UP MENU

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■ SET–UP Menu Options

SET–UP

g IMAGE DISPLAY

Preview Zoom
Selecting Recorded Images

g AUTO POWER OFF
g LCD MONITOR BRIGHTNESS/VOLUME

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6 PC Connection

PC (PERSONAL COMPUTER) IN CONNECTION
CONNECTING AT DSC MODE
CONNECTING AT PC-CAMERA MODE
DISCONNECTING FROM THE PC
(Important — always use this procedure.)

System Expansion Options
Accessories Guide
Notes on Using Your Camera Correctly
Notes on the Power Supply

Notes on Using the Battery (NP-60)

AC Power Adapter
Notes on the SmartMedia™
Warning Displays
Troubleshooting
Specifications
Explanation of Terms
Safety Notes
EC Declaration of Conformity

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Camera Features and AccessoriesPreface

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Test Shots Prior to Photography

For particularly important photographs (such as weddings
and overseas trips), always take a test photograph and view
the image to make sure that the camera is functioning
normally.
h Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd. 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.

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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 cards containing images or data
protected under copyright laws is only permissible within the
restrictions imposed by those copyright laws.

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Liquid Crystal

If the LCD monitor or display panel is damaged, take
particular care with the liquid crystal in the monitor or panel.
If any of the following situations arise, take the urgent action
indicated.
h If liquid crystal comes in contact with your skin

Wipe the area with a cloth and then wash thoroughly with
running water and soap.

h If liquid crystal gets into your eye

Flush the affected eye with clean water for at least
15 minutes and then seek medical assistance.

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h If liquid crystal is swallowed

Flush your mouth thoroughly with water. Drink large
quantities of water and induce vomiting. Then seek
medical assistance.

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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.

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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.

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Trademark Information

h IBM PC/AT is a registered trademark of International

Business Machines Corp. of the U.S.A.

h iMac and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple

Computer, Inc.

h Windows is a registered trademark of the Microsoft

Corporation of the U.S. registered in the U.S.A. and other
countries. Windows is an abbreviated term referring to the
Microsoft Windows Operating System.

h SmartMedia is a trademark of Toshiba Corporation.
h Other company or product names are trademarks or

registered trademarks of the respective companies.

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Explanation of Color Television System

NTSC: National Television System Committee, color

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

PAL: Phase Alternation by Line, a color television system

adopted mainly by European countries and China.

Camera Features Accessories

h 3.1 million effective pixels
h 2832 × 2128 (6.03 million) recorded pixels
h Built-in 3× zoom lens with a low-dispersion aspherical lens for

superb optical performance

h Compact and lightweight aluminum-magnesium alloy body
h Quick, responsive operation with 2-second startup and as little

as 1 second between shots.

h Auto focus with macro function (manual focus also available)
h Automatic shooting modes that can be tailored to subjects in

different photography conditions

h Shutter-priority AE, Aperture-priority AE and Manual exposure

functions

h High-sensitivity photography (1M mode only)
h Convenient preview function for quickly checking of your shots
h The 6.6× Honeycom zoom lens makes the most of the Super

CCD Honeycom features (3× optical zoom coupled with a
superbly smooth (multi-level) digital zoom function offering up
to 2.2× zooming at megapixel resolutions).

h Playback zoom function (up to 18×)
h Continuous shooting function
h Movie shooting function (640 × 480/320 × 240 pixels with sound)
h Voice Memo function for easy photography information recording
h Audio Recording function
h 1.5-inches 110,000-pixels low-temperature polysilicon TFT

LCD monitor

h Recharge or connect to your PC simply by placing the FinePix

F601 ZOOM in its cradle (sold separately)

h Easy high-speed image file transfer via the USB connection
h Conforms to the new standard for digital camera file system

✽ Design rule for Camera File System

hSmartMedia (16MB, 3.3V) (1)

Supplied with:

• Anti-static case (1)

• Index label (1)

hNP-60 Rechargeable Battery (1)

Soft case included

hStrap (1) hAC-5VS/AC-5VHS

hUSB Interface Set (1)

• CD-ROM: Software for FinePix EX (1)

• FinePix F601 ZOOM Special USB cable with Noise

Suppression core (1)

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• Software Quick Start Guide (1)

hOwner’s Manual (this manual)(1

AC Power Adapter (1)

Approx. 2m (6.6 ft.)
connection cord

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Nomenclature

Mode dial

Shutter button

Audio recording (P.45)
Movie (Video) (P.42)

Scene Position (P.39)
Manual (P.41)

Auto (P.22)

Flash control sensor

Microphone

Strap mount

Lens / Lens Cover

Flash (P.56)

Viewfinder window

Self-timer lamp (P.55)

Battery lock release button

(P.12)

SmartMedia slot (P.13)

Battery cover (P.12,13)

Battery compartment (P.12)

✽ Refer to the pages in parentheses for information on using the camera features.

Multifunction

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( and “MENU/OK”) button (P.20)

OPEN (Flash pop-up) button
(P.56)

BACK button

Viewfinder (P.24)

Viewfinder lamp
(P.26)

(Power) button
(P.15)

Mode indicators

DISP button (P.22,31,33)

LCD monitor

Connection socket /
Connection socket cover
(P.104,106)

DC IN 5V (Power input) socket (P.14)

Tripod mount

Speaker (P.101)

Mode switch

Photography mode

Playback mode

Attaching the strap

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(P.22)

(P.32)

Terminals

Indicator

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Nomenclature (sample display

Macro
Self-timer
Continuous shooting

EV (Exposure compensation)

White balance

Number of remaining shots

Camera shake warning

AF warning

Battery low warning

Battery low warning

Time

File size

Image quality

Sensitivity

(Only displayed for 800 or 1600)

AF frame

Flash

Zoom bar

Zoom bar

Date

Voice memo

DPOF
Date for DPOF

Date

Playback frame number

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1 Getting Ready

LOADING THE BATTERY AND SmartMedia

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Example of LCD Monitor Text Display: Shooting

Compatible Batteries

NP-60 Rechargeable Battery (1)

SmartMedia™(sold separately)

■ Only use 3.3V SmartMedia

MG-4S ( 4MB), MG-16SW ( 16MB, ID)
MG-8S ( 8MB), MG-32SW ( 32MB, ID)
MG-16S (16MB), MG-64SW ( 64MB, ID)
MG-32S (32MB), MG-128SW (128MB, ID)
MG-64S (64MB)

Example of LCD Monitor Text Display: Playback

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The battery is not fully charged at shipment and

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must be charged up before being used.

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Do not attach labels or other stickers to the battery

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as this could cause the battery to jam inside the
camera.

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See P.114-115 for note on the battery.

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Image files cannot be recorded or erased if a write-

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protect sticker is affixed to the SmartMedia.

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Operation of this camera is only guaranteed when it

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is used with FUJIFILM SmartMedia.

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Some 3.3V SmartMedia are labelled as “3V” or ID”

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cards.

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See P.117-118 for note on SmartMedia.

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LOADING THE BATTERY AND SmartMedia

Indicator

Battery lock release button

Battery lock lever

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03

Gold marking

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When you’ve finished shooting and

1Slide the battery cover out to open it.
2Hold the battery so that the indicator are

aligned and then slide it into the camera.

3Press on the part near the indicator until the

battery lock catch locks the battery into place.

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Do not apply excessive force to the battery cover.

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Never open the battery cover while the
camera is still switched on. This could
damage the SmartMedia or corrupt the
image files on the SmartMedia.

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When you’ve finished shooting and you

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want to remove or replace the battery

Open the battery cover and press the battery
lock release button to release the lock.

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Always switch the camera off when replacing

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the battery.

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4Push the SmartMedia firmly into the

SmartMedia slot as far as it will go.

5Close the battery cover.

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If you open the battery cover while the camera is

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switched on, the camera automatically switches off
to protect the data on the SmartMedia.

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The SmartMedia will not slide fully into the slot if it is

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inserted facing the wrong way. Be careful not to
apply undue force to the SmartMedia.

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To protect the SmartMedia, always store it in the

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special anti-static case.

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want to remove or replace the
SmartMedia

Open the battery cover, grasp the SmartMedia
with your fingertips and pull it out.

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DC IN 5V socket

CHARGING THE BATTERY SWITCHING ON AND OFF •SETTING THE DATE AND TIME

Using the AC Power Adapter

Use the AC power adapter in situations when a loss
of power will cause problems, such as during file
downloading (via the USB connection). Using the
AC power adapter also allows you to take pictures
and play back images without worrying about
depleting the batteries.

hCompatible AC power adapters

AC-5VS/AC-5VHS/AC-5VH

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Use only the FUJIFILM products listed above.

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See P.116 for notes on using the AC power adapter.

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Only connect or disconnect the AC power adapter when

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the camera is switched off.
Connecting or disconnecting the AC power adapter while
the camera is switched on temporarily interrupts the
power supply to the camera, so that images or movies

Check that the camera is switched off. Plug the
AC power adapter connector into the DC IN 5V
socket on the camera and then plug the adapter
itself into the main power outlet.
The self-timer lamp lights red and battery
charging begins. When charging is completed,
the self-timer lamp switches off.
A fully discharged battery takes roughly 5 hours
to fully recharge (at an ambient temperature of
+21°C to +25°C (+70°F to +77°F)).

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being shot at the time are not recorded. Failing to switch
the camera off first can also result in damage to the
SmartMedia or malfunctions during PC connection.

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Charging times increase at low temperatures.

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If the self-timer lamp flashes during charging, a charging

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error has occurred and the battery cannot be charged. If
this occurs, see P.122.

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Switching the camera on during charging interrupts the

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charging.

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You can charge the battery more quickly by using the

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BC-60 Battery Charger (sold separately) (➡P.111).

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The shape of the plug and socket-outlet depends on the

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country of use.

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Press the “
camera on and off. When you switch the camera
on, the viewfinder lamp lights (green).

In “U” mode, the lens cover opens and the
lens extends. Take care not to press on
these precision components as this could
result in a fault or a “
message being displayed on the LCD
monitor. Take care also not to leave
fingermarks on the lens as this will degrade
the picture quality.

O ” (power) button to switch the

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When you first switch the camera on, the date is
cleared. Press the “MENU/OK” button to set the
date and time.

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To set the date and time later, press the “BACK

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button.

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If you do not set the date and time, this confirmation

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screen will appear each time you switch the camera on.

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LCD monitor

Blank

Lit white

Lit red

Blinking red

SWITCHING ON AND OFF •SETTING THE DATE AND TIME

Checking the remaining

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battery charge

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Auto Power Off Function

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When this function is active, the LCD monitor
switches off to conserve reduce power
consumption if the camera is left unused for
approximately 30 seconds (➡ P.100).

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You can check the remaining battery charge
on the LCD monitor by pressing the “DISP”
button to switch the LCD monitor on.

1Battery has ample charge (No indicator

1Use “d” and “c” to select Year, Month, Day,

Hour or Minute.

2Use “ a (P )” and “b ({ )” to correct the

setting.

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If you hold down “a(P)” or “b({)”, the numbers

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change continuously.

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When the time displayed passes “12:00:00”, the

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AM/PM setting automatically switches.

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Press the “MENU/OK” button. Pressing the
“MENU/OK” button switches the camera to

Photography or Playback mode.

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To set the time precisely, press the “MENU/OK”

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button when the time is at zero seconds.

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If at least 1 hour have passed since the AC power

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adapter was connected or the battery inserted and
the date and time set, then those settings will be
maintained for roughly 12 hours even when the
camera has no power supply (when the AC power
adapter is disconnected and the battery is removed).

displayed).

2The battery is approximately half charged.
3Battery charge low. Replace or recharge

the battery as it will run out shortly.

4The battery is exhausted. The display will

shortly go blank and the camera will stop
working. Replace or recharge the battery.

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The above estimates are for the photography

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modes (excluding Audio Recording mode). In
Audio Recording or Playback mode, the transition
from “

Z” to “C” may take less time.

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Basic

Flash release

Cancel

Display selector

Photography/
Playback selector

ON/OFF

Press this button to pop
the flash unit up when
you want take pictures
using the flash.

You can use this to select
what is shown on the LCD
monitor.

Press this button to stop
a procedure midway
through.

During photography:
LCD monitor ON/OFF,
Framing Guideline displayed.
During playback:
Normal playback, No text
displayed, multi-frame
playback.

Slide the switch up or
down to switch between
Photography and
Playback modes.

Photography:
Shoot pictures or
video, or record
sound.
Playback:
Play back images
and sound.

Press this button to switch
the camera on and off.

Photography mode selector

Mode display

playback photography

Taking photographs:

Shooting movies:

Recording sound:

(Audio Recording)

(Movie (Video) mode)

When you change modes, the icon for the selected
setting lights up.

Turn the Mode dial to select the photography mode.

(Auto mode)
(Scene position)
(Manual mode)

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Photography

BASIC OPERATION

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Multifunction button

1Menu display
Press the button in.

In the Owner’s Manual, black
triangles are used to indicate up,
down, left and right.
“ ” is used to indicate up/down.

3Confirm menu selection
Press the button in.

2Menu selection
Push the button up, down, left or right.

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Select setting
Push the button up or
down.

Confirm setting
Press the button in.

BASIC OPERATION (Using the Menus

Down

Right

UP

Left

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Selecting Menus

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UP

Menu option selection is based on clockwise rotation.

1To go from “r” to “e”, press “b”. To go from “e” to “r”, press “a”.
2To go from “b” to “y”, press “d”. To go from “y” to “b”, press “c”.
3To go from “r” to “b”, press “c”.

To go from “b” to “e”, press “b”.
To go from “e” to “y”, press “d”.
To go from “y” to “r”, press “a”.

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Hold down the “a, b, d or c” buttons to scroll

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continuously through the selected menu options.

Down

✽ The examples in figure below show the factory

default menu options set at shipment.

Right

Left

Moving backwards through the menu

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You can also move in the opposite directions to
those shown in 3.

Left

UP

Right

Down

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Zoom bar

TAKING PICTURES (AUTO MODE

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1 Set the Mode switch to “
Photography Mode dial to “R”.
The mode indicator for the selected photography
mode lights.
You can extend the time for which you can use
the camera by pressing the "DISP" button to
switch the LCD monitor off when you are using
the viewfinder to take pictures (Note that you
cannot switch the LCD monitor off in Macro
mode).

hPhotography range: Approx. 60 cm (2 ft.) to

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U ” 2 Set the

infinity

Press the “z” OPEN button to make the flash
pop up.

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If a “∂”, “ƒ”,

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å ” or “˙ ” message

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appears, see P.119, 120.

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If the photography mode is “R ”, use the Auto

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Flash mode.

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When the flash is popped up or you are using the

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flash to take pictures, you may see the video image
disappear and the screen go dark as the flash
charges. The viewfinder lamp flashes orange while
the flash is charging.

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If you use the flash in very dusty environments or

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when it is snowing, the flash may reflect off
snowflakes or floating dust particles so that they
appear as glowing white dots on your image.

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Loop the strap over your wrist, brace your elbows
firmly against your body and hold the camera with
both hands.
Be careful to ensure that the lens, microphone and
flash control sensor are not obscured by your hands
or the camera strap.

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For subjects closer than 60 cm (2 ft.), use Macro

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photography (➡P.62).

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To minimize power consumption, you should use the

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viewfinder (switch the LCD monitor off) to take pictures.

!

The camera may not be able to take successful pictures

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if your fingers or the strap are in the way.

!

Check that the lens is clean. If it is dirty, clean the lens

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as described on P.113.

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To zoom in on the subject, press “a” (PTELE).
To zoom out, press “b” ({WIDE). A “zoom bar”
appears on the LCD monitor when you zoom in
or out.

h Optical zoom focal length (35mm camera

equivalent)

Approx. 36 mm-108 mm (1.4 in. to 4.3 in.)
Maximum zoom scale: 3×

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Zooming stops briefly when the camera switches

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between optical zoom and digital zoom (➡P.30).

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Beep

TAKING PICTURES (AUTO MODE

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AF frame

LCD monitor

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7

Bebeep

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When you are using the viewfinder to take a
picture at a distance of 0.8 m to 1.5 m (2.6 ft. to

4.8 ft.), only the shaded area in the figure is

AF frame

Viewfinder

Using the viewfinder or LCD monitor, frame your
shot so that the subject fills the entire AF (Auto
Focus) frame.

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If your subject is not in the center of the picture, use

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AF/AE lock to take the picture (➡P.28).

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photographed.

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To frame your shot precisely, you should take the

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picture using the LCD monitor.

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In some conditions it may be difficult to see your

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subject clearly on the LCD monitor (Such as in
sunny weather outdoors or when you are shooting
dimly lit scenes). In such situations, use the
viewfinder to take the shot.

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The image shown on the LCD monitor before you

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take the shot may differ in its brightness, color, etc.
from the image actually recorded. If necessary, play
back the recorded image to check it (➡P.32).

When you press the shutter button down halfway, the
camera emits a short double-beep and focuses on your
subject (the viewfinder lamp (green) changes from
blinking to steady). At that point, the AF frame on the
screen becomes smaller and the camera sets the
shutter speed and aperture.

!

If the camera does not emit a short double-beep and “V”

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appears on the screen, the camera cannot focus.

!

When you press the shutter button down halfway, the image

●

on the screen freezes temporarily. However, this image is not
the recorded image.

!

If “V” is displayed on the screen (e.g. the shot is too dark

●

for the camera to focus), try standing about 2 m (6.6 ft.) from
your subject to take the picture.

To take the picture, press the shutter button
down fully without lifting your finger off it. The
camera beeps and takes the picture, and the
data is then recorded.

!

If you press the shutter button down fully in one

●

motion, the shot is taken without the AF frame
changing.

!

When you take a picture, the viewfinder lamp lights

●

orange (camera not ready) before switching back to
green to indicate that the camera is again ready for
shooting.

!

The viewfinder lamp flashes orange while the flash is

●

charging. If the LCD monitor is switched on, the
screen may go dark for a moment. This is normal
and does not indicate a fault.

!

See P.119-121 for information on the warning

●

displays.

2

TAKING PICTURES (AUTO MODE

)

■ Viewfinder Lamp Display ✽ When the LCD monitor is switched on, more detailed warning messages

are displayed (➡P.119-121).

Display Status

Lit green Ready to shoot.

Blinking green

Blinking green and
orange alternately

Lit orange Recording to SmartMedia.

Blinking orange Flash charging. PC communication in progress

Blinking red

Subjects Not Suitable for Autofocus

◆

Though the FinePix F601 ZOOM uses an accurate autofocus mechanism, it may have difficulty focusing or not be
able to focus at all for the types of subject and situation listed below. In such cases, the image may be out of focus.

h Very shiny subjects such as a mirror or car body.
h Subjects photographed through glass.
h Subjects that do not reflect well, such as hair or fur.
h Subjects with no substance, such as smoke or flames.
h When the subject is dark.
h When there is very little contrast between the subject

and the background (such as white walls or subjects
dressed in the same color as the background).

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AF/AE in progress, camera shake warning or AF warning.

Recording to SmartMedia.

hSmartMedia warning.

No SmartMedia loaded, SmartMedia not formatted,
incorrect format, write-protect sticker used,
SmartMedia full, SmartMedia error.

hLens operation error.

◆

h Subjects moving at high speed.
h When something other than your subject is close to the

AF frame, has contrasting areas of light and dark and
is either closer or further away than your subject (as
when you photograph someone against a background
with strongly contrasting elements).

For subjects of this type, use AF/AE lock (➡P.28).

All camera operations are possible.

All camera operations are possible.

Only zooming and picture taking are
possible.

No photography is possible.

No camera operations are possible.

No camera operations are possible.

Camera Operation

Number of Available Frames

The number of available shots is displayed on
the LCD monitor.

!

See P.93 for information on changing the File size

●

and Quality setting.

!

At shipment, the default settings are “1” (file size)

●

and N (quality: NORMAL).

■ Standard number of shots per SmartMedia

Because the amount of data recorded varies depending on the subject, the number of available shots may not
decrease when recording ends, or may decrease by 2 frames. Also, the discrepancy between the actual number of
shots and the standard number of shots tends to be larger when there is more space remaining on the SmartMedia.

File Size

Quality Mode

Image Data
Size

MG-4S (4MB)

MG-8S (8MB)

MG-16S (16MB)

MG-32S (32MB)

MG-64S (64MB)

MG-128S (128MB)2653

3

2832 × 2128

FINE NORMAL

Approx.
2400KB

13

Approx.
1200KB

1

3

6

13

28

56

113

✽ The number of available shots when the SmartMedia is formatted in the camera.

BASIC FINE NORMAL

Approx.

460KB

3

6

137

275

Approx.
1300KB

8

17

33

68

2

2048 × 1536

2

6

12

25

50

102

Approx.

590KB

6

13

26

53

107

215

12

25

49

99

198

398

4

640 × 480

Approx.

130KB

122

247

497

997

30

61

1

1280 × 960

FINE NORMAL NORMAL

Approx.

620KB

101

204

Approx.

320KB

6

12

25

50

2

USING AF/AE LOCK

1 2

In a shot with this type of composition, the
subjects (two people in this case) are not in the
AF frame. If the shot is taken at this point, the
subjects will not be in focus.

AF/AE Lock

◆

On the FinePix F601 ZOOM, when you press the shutter button down half way, the focus and
exposure settings are fixed (AF/AE lock). If you want to focus on a subject that is off to one side of
the image or if you want to set the exposure before you compose the final shot, lock the AF and
AE settings and then compose and shoot your picture to get the best results.

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◆

Move the camera slightly so that one of the
subjects in the AF frame.

3

Keep holding the shutter button down halfway
(AF/AE lock). Check that the AF frame on the
LCD monitor shrinks and that the shutter speed
and aperture setting are displayed (the viewfinder
lamp (green) changes from blinking to steady).

Bebeep

4

Continue to hold the shutter button down halfway
(AF/AE lock). Move the camera back to the
original image and then fully press down on the
shutter button.

!

You can reapply the AF/AE lock as many times as

●

you like before releasing the shutter.

!

The AF/AE lock operates in all photography modes

●

and can be used to ensure excellent results.

Beep

2

Framing Guideline
displayed

LCD monitor OFF

LCD monitor ON

DIGITAL ZOOM

FRAMING GUIDELINE FUNCTION

Zoom bar display

Digital zoom

Optical zoom

If the file size (image size) setting is “2”, “1”
or “4”, you can use the digital zoom. However,
this only applies when you are using the LCD
monitor to take pictures.

h Digital zoom focal distance (35 mm camera

equivalent)

2: Equivalent to approx. 108 mm-151 mm

(Max. 1.4×)

1: Equivalent to approx. 108 mm-238 mm

(Max. 2.2×)

4: Equivalent to approx. 108 mm-475 mm

(Max. 4.4×)

!

You cannot use the digital zoom for recorded pixels

●

of “

3”.

!

The digital zoom cannot be used in high-sensitivity

●

photography.

!

See P.93 for information on changing the file size

●

setting.

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The position of the “■” on the zoom bar indicates
the current zoom setting.
h If the “■” is above the dividing line, the digital

zoom is being used. If it is below the line, the
optical zoom is being used.

h Press “a” or “b” to move the “■” up and down.
h When you switch between digital zoom and

optical zoom, the “■ ” stops moving briefly.
Press the button for the same direction again
to start the “■” moving and switch the zoom
setting.

!

If the image goes out of focus when you use the

●

zoom, press the shutter button down halfway to
refocus.

!

The optical zoom is equivalent to approximately

●

36 mm-108 mm on a 35 mm camera.

The photography mode can be set to “R • E
or W”. The mode shown on the LCD monitor
switches each time you press the “DISP” button.
Press the “DISP” button to display the framing
guideline.

!

The framing guideline is not recorded on the image.

●

!

The lines in the scene frame roughly divide the

●

recorded pixels into three equal parts horizontally and
vertically. When the image is printed, the resulting
print may be shifted slightly from the scene frame.

Use this frame when you want to position your
main subject in the center of the frame or when
you want to align your shot with the horizon.
This feature provides a clear guide to the
subject size and the overall balance of the shot
so that you get exactly the shot you want.

Important

◆

Always use the AF/AE lock to compose your
picture.
Failing to use the AF/AE lock may result in
the image being out of focus.

Scene

◆

2

VIEWING YOUR IMAGES (PLAYBACK

No text displayed

Multi-frame playback

Normal playback

)

MULTI-FRAME PLAYBACK

Fast Forwarding Images

Set the Mode switch to “Q”.
You can “d” and “c” button to move forward and backward
respectively through your images.

!

When you set the Mode switch to “Q” , the last image shot is

●

displayed.

!

If the lens is extended during playback, the camera retracts the

●

lens as a protective measure if the camera is not used for
approximately 6 seconds.

Images That Can be Viewed on the FinePix F601 ZOOM

◆

You can use this camera to view (excluding some uncompressed data) images recorded on an
FinePix F601 ZOOM or images recorded onto a 3.3V SmartMedia using a FUJIFILM FinePix
series, MX series and DX series digital camera.

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You can fast forward through the frames by holding down
“d” or “c” button for about 1 second during playback.

!

A progress bar is displayed to show the approximate

●

playback position on the SmartMedia.

◆

1

In playback mode, the display shown on the
LCD monitor switches each time you press the
“DISP” button. Press the “DISP” button until the
multi-frame playback screen (9 frames) appears.

!

The LCD monitor text display disappears after

●

approximately 3 seconds.

!

Playback zoom cannot be used with multi-frame

●

playback.

2

1Select a frame by using “d”, “c”, “a” and “b”

button to move the cursor (the orange box) to
the desired frame. Press the “a” or “b” button
several times to switch to the previous page or
the next page.

2You can enlarge the selected image by

pressing the “DISP” button again.

01 02

2

PLAYBACK ZOOM

Zoom bar

1 2

0103 02

Saving Trimmed Images

2

1

Pressing the “a” or “b” button during single-frame
playback zooms in (enlarges) or out on a still image.
When you use this function, a zoom bar is displayed.

hZoom scales:

3 2832 × 2128 pixel images: Max. 18×
2 2048 × 1536 pixel images: Max. 13×
1 1280 × 960 pixel images: Max. 8×
4 640 × 480 pixel images: Max. 4×

!

Pressing the “d ” or “c” button during zooming

●

cancels zooming and moves to the next image.

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After you have zoomed in on your image,

1Press the “DISP” button.
2You can move the field of view in 8 directions.
3Press the “DISP” button again to revert to

zoomed display.

!

Press the “BACK” button to return to normal unscaled

●

display.

After using playback zoom, press the “MENU/OK”
button to trim the image.

The size of the saved image varies
depending on the zoom scale. In VGA mode,
“” is displayed in yellow. At
recorded pixels below VGA, “”
is no longer displayed.

Check the size of the image being saved and
then press the “MENU/OK” button. The trimmed
image is saved as a separate file.

■Image Sizes

2 Best for prints
1 Good for prints

4

!

Lower than 4: “” is no longer displayed

●

and images cannot be saved trimmed as the quality is
not suitable for printing.

“” is displayed in yellow
since the quality is too low for printing.

2

ERASING SINGLE FRAME

USING A TV MONITOR

(

USING THE CRADLE

)

1 2 3

01 02

03

To view your images on a TV, you need the
optional cradle (PictureCradle CP-FX601). Refer
to the manual supplied with the cradle for
instructions.

Camera

02 020101

Cradle

1Press the “MENU/OK” button during playback

to display the menu.

2Use “a” to select “p ERASE”.
3Press the “MENU/OK” button.

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1Use “f” to select “FRAME”.
2Press the “MENU/OK” button to confirm your

selection.
See P.82 for more information on “ALL
FRAMES” and “FORMAT”.

1Use “g” to select the file to be erased.
2Press the “MENU/OK” button to erase the

currently displayed file.

To erase another file, repeat steps 1 and 2.

Note that mistakenly erased images cannot
be recovered.

2

Auto (➡P.22)

Scene Position (➡P.39)

Manual (➡P.41)

Movie (➡P.42)

Audio recording (➡P.45)

Advanced Features

3

Photography

SELECTING THE PHOTOGRAPHY MODE

PHOTOGRAPHY MODE

In the “E” scene position, you can select the
mode best suited to 5 photography scenes. See
P.40 for details.

E SCENE POSITION

3

Turn the Mode dial to select the mode.
The mode indicator for the selected photography
mode lights.

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Use “g” to select the desired mode.

PHOTOGRAPHY MODE

E SCENE POSITION

PHOTOGRAPHY MODE

W MANUAL

Portrait

m

Use this mode for shots of people. Portrait mode
provides soft-tone images with natural skin colors.

hWhen using the flash

Auto Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Forced Flash,

Slow Synchro.

Landscape

,

Use this mode for daytime shots of scenery.
Landscape mode provides crisp, clear shots of
buildings, mountains and other scenery.

hWhen using the flash

The Flash mode is automatically set to
Suppressed Flash. This setting cannot be
changed.

Sports

.

Use this mode for moving objects.

hShutter

Takes pictures using fast shutter speeds.

hWhen using the flash

Auto Flash or Forced Flash only.

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Night Scene

/

Use this mode for shots taken in the evening or
at night.

hShutter

Slow shutter speed mode with speeds as slow
as 3 seconds.

hWhen using the flash

Slow Synchro, Red-Eye Reduction+Slow
Synchro only.

40-frame continuous shooting

A

Use this mode for continuous shooting without
limiting the photographic scenes.

hNo. of continuous shots: Up to 40
hQuality setting

Automatically set to “1 ” (1280 × 960).
NORMAL and FINE can also be selected.

hFocusing: Set when the first shot is taken and

hExposure, White Balance

Automatically varied to suit the scene.

hFlash

Automatically suppressed. Setting cannot be
changed in mid-sequence.

!

You cannot switch the LCD monitor off.

●

cannot be changed in mid-sequence.

“W ” Manual mode, as well as providing
“Aperture-priority Auto”, “Shutter-priority Auto”

and the “Manual exposure” in which you can
specify any shutter speed and aperture setting,
also allows you to use combinations of various
photography settings.

Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the
menu. See P.50-73 for details of the photography
menu.

!

To revert to the factory default settings, use “RESET

●

ALL” (➡P.97).

3

Zoom bar

PHOTOGRAPHY MODE

T MOVIE (VIDEO

)

1

“

T” Movie mode allows you to shoot videos with

sound.
hMovie format: Motion JPEG (➡P.128)

!

Because the audio is recorded as you shoot, take care

●

not to cover the microphone with your finger (➡P.8).

!

Depending on the available space on the SmartMedia,

●

the available shooting time per movie may be shorter.

!

You cannot switch the LCD monitor off in this mode.

●

!

It may not be possible to play back your movie on

●

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other cameras.

VGA (640 × 480 pixels)
QVGA (320 × 240 pixels)
selectable
15 frames per second
With sound

2

The available shooting time and the “œ”
message are shown on the LCD monitor.

■ SmartMedia standard shooting time

SmartMedia
Capacity

MG-4S (4MB)
MG-8S (8MB)
MG-16S (16MB)
MG-32S (32MB)
MG-64S (64MB)
MG-128S (128MB)

✽ The available shooting time when the SmartMedia is

formatted in the camera.

Available shooting time

Approx. 16 sec.Approx. 6 sec.
Approx. 33 sec.Approx. 13 sec.

Approx. 27 sec.

Approx. 66 sec.
Approx. 135 sec.Approx. 55 sec.
Approx. 271 sec.Approx. 111 sec.
Approx. 544 sec.Approx. 223 sec.

QVGAVGA

3

Use “a” and “b” to zoom in or out before you
start shooting, since you cannot use the zoom
during shooting.

h Optical zoom focal length (35mm camera

equivalent)

Approx. 36 mm to 108 mm (1.4 in. to 4.3 in.)
Maximum zoom scale: 3×

4

Shooting begins when you fully depress the
shutter button.

!

You do not need to hold down the shutter button.

●

!

The focus is fixed at 50 cm (1.6 ft.) to infinity.

●

!

The focus and white balance remain fixed during

●

shooting, but the exposure automatically changes to
suit the scene.

!

The image shown on the LCD monitor before you

●

take the shot may differ in its brightness, color, etc.
from the image shown on the monitor during movie
recording.

The white balance is automatically set when
you fully depress the shutter button.

3

PHOTOGRAPHY MODE

T MOVIE (VIDEO

)

PHOTOGRAPHY MODE

Y AUDIO RECORDING

5

During shooting, a timer in the top-right corner of
the LCD monitor counts down the remaining
time.

!

Once the remaining time runs out, movie recording

●

automatically stops and the movie is stored on the

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SmartMedia.

6 1

Press the shutter button again during shooting to
end the movie.

!

If you end shooting immediately after you start

●

shooting, only 1 second of movie is shot.

In “Y” (Audio Recording) mode, you can record
up to 4.5 hours at a time (when used MG-128S).

hRecording format: WAVE (➡P.129)

!

Take care not to block the microphone (➡P.8) with

●

your fingers, etc.

■

Available time using the battery (when fully charged)

LCD monitor on Approx. 150 min.
LCD monitor off Approx. 240 min.

✽ To record sound for long periods, you should use the AC

Power Adapter AC-5VS/AC-5VHS/AC-5VH.

PCM recording format

2

The available audio recording time is shown in the
top-right corner of the LCD monitor, while the
elapsed recording time and the “
are shown in the center of the LCD monitor.

!

To switch the LCD monitor off, press the “DISP”

●

button before you begin audio recording.

■

Standard audio recording times for SmartMedia

SmartMedia capacity Available recording time

MG-4S (4MB) Approx. 8 min.
MG-8S (8MB) Approx. 16 min.
MG-16S (16MB) Approx. 33 min.
MG-32S (32MB) Approx. 67 min.
MG-64S (64MB) Approx. 135 min.
MG-128S (128MB) Approx. 272 min.

✽ The available recording time when the SmartMedia is

formatted in the camera.

✽ Depending on the available space on the SmartMedia, the

available recording time per audio recording may be shorter.

œ” message

3

PHOTOGRAPHY MODE

Remaining time

Elapsed time

Y AUDIO RECORDING

STOPPEDRECORDING

3

01

4

02

Press the shutter button during audio recording
to stop recording.

1Fully depressing the shutter button starts

audio recording.

2During recording, the viewfinder lamp glows

orange and counters on the LCD monitor
shows the elapsed time and the remaining
time.

!

You do not need to hold down the shutter button.

●

!

Once the remaining time runs out, audio recording

●

automatically stops.

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!

Even if you press the shutter button to end audio

●

recording immediately after recording starts,

approximately 1 second of sound will be recorded.

Other camera models may display the

å

“

play back the recording.

” message and be unable to

Audio Indexing

This function lets you set index markers (') in
an audio recording so that you can quickly return
to key parts of a recorded conversation during
audio recording playback. You can set audio
index markers at up to 256 locations in an audio
recording at intervals as short as 1 second (You
can set audio index markers continuously at
intervals as short as 1 second).

!

If you attempt to set more than the permitted

●

maximum number of audio index markers, the

ß” message appears and the setting is

“

rejected.

!

You can also set and remove audio index markers

●

during audio recording playback (➡P.80).

!

This function can only be used by this camera.

●

If you press “b” during recording, a voice index
is set and the “

'” icon appears on the screen.

3

UP

Down

Right

Left

Left

Down

Right

UP

PHOTOGRAPHY MENU OPERATION

Down

Right

UP

Left

■ Important procedures used in all menus

1

1Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the

menu screen.

2Use the multifunction button to select a menu

option.

3Press the “MENU/OK” button.

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0103

02

2

4Use “a” and “b” to select the setting.
5Press “ MENU/OK” button to confirm your

selection.

04 05

Selecting Menus

01 02 03

Menu option selection is based on clockwise rotation.

1To go from “r” to “e”, press “b”. To go from “e” to “r”, press “a”.
2To go from “b” to “y”, press “d”. To go from “y” to “b”, press “c”.
3To go from “r” to “b”, press “c”.

To go from “b” to “e”, press “b”.
To go from “e” to “y”, press “d”.
To go from “y” to “r”, press “a”.

!

Hold down the “a, b, d or c” buttons to scroll

●

continuously through the selected menu options.

✽ The examples in figure below show the factory

default menu options set at shipment.

Moving backwards through the menu

◆

You can also move in the opposite directions to
those shown in 3.

◆

3

Sharpness (➡P.73)

Sensitivity (➡P.72)

Photometry

(➡P.68)

EV (➡P.69)✽Exposure compensation

Flash (➡P.70)✽Flash brightness adjustment

Switching Pages

Switching Pages

White balance (➡P.71)

✽Selecting the light source

Mode (➡P.66)

Focus mode
(➡P.63)

SET-UP (➡P.96)

Self-timer (➡P.54)

Flash (➡P.56)

Continuous shooting

(➡P.60)

Voice memo (➡P.52)

Macro (➡P.62)

File size (➡P.93)

PHOTOGRAPHY MENU OPTIONS

■ R Auto/E Scene Position menu

■ T Movie menu

Photography menu factory default settings set at shipment

r Voice memo: OFF = Self-timer: OFF b Flash: Suppressed Flash t Continuous shooting: OFF
e Macro: OFF " Focus Mode: AF Mode: BSPhotometry: MULTI
d EV: 0 x Flash (Flash brightness adjustment): 0 a White balance: AUTO
f Sensitivity: 200 K Sharpness: NORMAL y File size: 1 NORMAL

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■ W Manual menu

Additional Information

Grayed-out menu options cannot be selected.

h Depending on the photography mode being used, some menu options are not available.
h For voice memos and continuous shooting, the previous setting has priority.

3

PHOTOGRAPHY MENU

Beep

VOICE MEMO (DURING SHOOTING

Y

)

21 3

01

03

4

02

When you set Voice memo to “ON”, “
on the LCD monitor.
Immediately after you take a shot, you can add a
voice memo (comment) up to 30 seconds long
to that image.

hRecording format: WAVE (➡P.129)

Audio file size: Approx. 240 KB

!

Depending on the available space on the SmartMedia,

●

the available recording time may be shorter.

!

Even if the LCD monitor is switched off, it

●

automatically switches on when you take a picture
using the Voice memo function. The LCD monitor
switches off again when audio recording ends.

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PCM recording format

(for a 30-second voice memo)

Y” appears

Take a picture as normal. The “®”
message then appears on the LCD monitor.

!

If you do not want to record a voice memo, press the

●

“BACK” button. Note that the image will still be

recorded.

Face the microphone (➡P.8) on the front of
the camera to record your comments. Hold
the camera roughly 20 cm (7.9 in.) away for
the best results.

1Press the “MENU/OK” button to start

recording the voice memo.

2During voice memo, the remaining time is

shown on the LCD monitor and the self-timer
lamp blinks.

3When the time remaining reaches 5 seconds,

the self-timer lamp starts flashing quickly.

!

To end your comment during recording, press the

●

“MENU/OK” button.

When you have recorded 30 seconds of
comment, the “
the LCD monitor.

To finish: Press the “MENU/OK” button.
To re-record your comment: Press the “BACK”

∑” message appears on

button.

3

PHOTOGRAPHY MENU

SELF-TIMER PHOTOGRAPHY

=

1

When you set the self-timer to “ON” , “ = ”
appears on the LCD monitor.
In this mode, a timer runs for roughly 10
seconds before the shutter is released. Use this
mode for shots such as photographs of yourself.

!

The self timer is automatically switched off in the

●

following situations:

• When you shoot a frame.

• When the photography mode is changed.

• When you switch between photography mode and

playback mode.

• When the camera is switched off.

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2

Bebeep

02 03

1Position the AF frame over your subject.
2Press the shutter button down half way to set

the focus.
3Without releasing the shutter button, press it

down fully. The self-timer then starts running.

!

You can also use the AF/AE lock (➡P.28).

●

!

Be careful not to stand in front of the camera when

●

you press the shutter button as this can cause

focusing or exposure metering errors.

01

Beep

3

The self-timer lamp lights steadily for roughly 5
seconds and then blinks for another 5 seconds,
after which the shot is taken.

!

To stop the self-timer once it has started running,

●

press the “BACK” button.

4

A counter on the LCD monitor counts down the
time until the shot is taken.
Self-timer mode is automatically cancelled after
each shot.

3

PHOTOGRAPHY MENU

I

FLASH

1

To change the flash setting, pop the flash unit up.
Once the flash unit is closed, you cannot change
from the “Suppressed Flash” setting.

hEffective flash range (for “

Wide-angle: Approx. 0.2 m to 4.7 m

Telephoto : Approx. 0.2 m to 3 m

!

If the photography mode is “R ”, use the Auto

●

Flash mode.

!

When you pop the flash up, the image shown on the

●

screen may disappear and the screen may go dark
because the flash is charging. In this event, the
viewfinder lamp flashes orange.

!

If you use the flash in very dusty environments or

●

when it is snowing, the flash may reflect off
snowflakes or floating dust particles so that they

56 57

appear as glowing white dots on your image.

(7.8 in. to 15.4 ft.)

(7.8 in. to 9.8 ft.)

R” and ISO 200)

2

Use the menu to select the flash mode you want
to use. The “c”, “n”, “z” or “v” icon appears
on the LCD monitor while you are using the flash.

!

Depending on the photography mode and setting,

●

the flash mode may be automatically set to

“Suppressed Flash”.

Auto Flash Mode

c

Use this mode for ordinary photography. The
flash fires automatically as required by the
shooting conditions.

Red-Eye Effect

◆

When you use the flash to photograph people in low-light conditions, their eyes sometimes appear
red in the picture. This is caused by the light of the flash reflecting off the inside of the eye. Use
Red-Eye Reduction flash to effectively minimize the likelihood of the red-eye effect.
Take the following measures also to make Red-Eye Reduction more effective:

h Get the subjects to look at the camera. h Get as close as possible to the subjects.

◆

Red-Eye Reduction

n

Use this mode to ensure that the subject’s eyes
appear natural when photographing people in
low-light conditions.
The flash fires a pre-flash just before the picture
is taken and then fires again to take the actual
picture.

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PHOTOGRAPHY MENU

I FLASH

Forced Flash

z

Use this flash mode to photograph backlit
scenes, such as a subject against a window or
in the shade of a tree, or to obtain the correct
colors when you are shooting under lighting
such as fluorescent tubes. In this mode, the
flash fires in bright as well as dark conditions.

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Slow Synchro

v

This is a flash mode that uses a slow shutter
speed. This allows you to take pictures of people
at night that clearly show both your subjects and
the nighttime backdrop.

!

The image may be overexposed when you shoot

●

bright scenes.

!

Because a slow shutter speed is used, a tripod

●

should be used to prevent camera shake.

To take the picture of a main subject
together with a darkgraud brightly in the
night, please use the “/ ” (Night Scene)
settings (➡P.40) in “E” mode.

Suppressed Flash

b

Pressing the flash down switches the camera to
Suppressed Flash mode.
Use this mode for photography using indoor
lighting, for shots taken through glass, and for
photography in venues such as theaters or at
indoor sporting events where the distance is too
great for the flash to be effective. When you use
Suppressed Flash, the Auto White Balance
function (➡P.129) operates so that natural colors
are captured along with the ambience of the
available light.

!

If you are shooting in Suppressed Flash mode in dark

●

conditions, use a tripod to prevent camera shake.

!

See P.26, 120 for information on the camera shake

●

warning.

Press the flash unit down to suppress flash
operation. The “b” icon appears on the LCD
monitor and you cannot use the flash to take
pictures.

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PHOTOGRAPHY MENU

t CONTINUOUS SHOOTING

Continuous Shooting Auto Bracketing

Setting “t” Continuous shooting to ON allows
you to take up to 4 continuous shots with a
minimum interval between shots of 0.2 seconds.
When you specify “[ ” Auto Bracketing, the
camera automatically shoots 3 continuous
frames with staggered settings to give an
underexposed image, a correctly exposed image
and an overexposed image.

hThree types of Auto Bracketing are provided

(± 1/3 EV, ± 2/3 EV and ± 1 EV).
See P.128 for information on EV.

!

The continuous photography speed is the same

●

regardless of the quality and file size settings.

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When you are taking continuous shots, “
appears on the LCD monitor.
When you are using Auto Bracketing, “[ ”
appears on the LCD monitor.

!

The camera always shoots 3 image frames in Auto

●

Bracketing. However, if there is insufficient space on

the SmartMedia for 3 shots, no picture will be taken.

t”

When you take a series of shots, the resulting
shots are displayed (shown in order from left to
right) and automatically saved.

!

The focus and exposure are determined for the first

●

frame and cannot be changed during shooting.

!

The results of the shot are displayed even when the

●

photographed image display is set to OFF (➡P.98).

!

The time required to record a file is approximately

●

6 seconds in “
continuous shooting).

If you want to select the shots to be recorded, see P.98, 99.

3 NORMAL” mode (for 4-frame

When you take a picture, the resulting shots are
displayed (Acorrect exposure, Boverexposed,
Cunderexposed) and then automatically saved.

!

●

!

●

The focus is determined for the first frame and
cannot be changed during shooting.
The results of the shot are displayed even when the
photographed image display is set to OFF (➡ P.98).

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PHOTOGRAPHY MENU

e

MACRO (CLOSE-UP)PHOTOGRAPHY

PHOTOGRAPHY MENU

" FOCUS MODE

AF Autofocus

The camera focuses on the center of the screen.

AF AREA

You can change the position on the screen
where the camera focuses. Use this feature
when you have composed your shot using a

Setting MACRO to “ON” allows you to take
close-up shots.

hEffective Photography Range

Approx. 20 cm to 80 cm (0.7 ft.-2.6 ft.).

!

Select the appropriate Flash mode for the conditions

●

(➡P.56).

!

If the flash is too bright, select FLASH (flash

●

brightness adjustment). (➡P.70)

!

When shooting in dark conditions, use a tripod to

●

prevent camera shake.

If you use the viewfinder to take a picture in
Macro mode, the field visible through the
viewfinder does not match the field actually
photographed because the viewfinder and
lens are in different positions. Accordingly,
you should use the LCD monitor to take
pictures in Macro mode.

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The “e” icon appears on the LCD monitor when
you are using Macro mode.

!

The LCD monitor switches on automatically and

●

cannot be switched off.

!

Macro photography is automatically cancelled in the

●

following situations:

• When you have switched photography modes.

• When the camera is switched off.

This mode can be selected in the “W ”
photography mode.
This mode allows you to set the focusing
method.

!

When you select area-selection AF AREA or manual

●

focus, the LCD monitor cannot be switched off.

tripod and then want to change the focusing
position.

★Using this feature ➡P.64

MF Manual focus

Use manual focus for subjects that are not
suitable for Auto Focus or where you want the
focus fixed for a shot.

★Using this feature ➡P.65

3

Far

Near

Zoom

Manual focus

After moving

Before moving

PHOTOGRAPHY MENU

" FOCUS MODE

AF AREA MF Manual focus

1 2

01 02

1Use the multifunction button to move the “?”

(target point) to location on which you want to
focus.

2Press the “MENU/OK” button to refocus the

shot.

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The AF frame is displayed in the position to
which the target point was moved.
Take the picture after pressing the shutter button
down halfway as usual.

1 2

You can use “d” and “c” to switch between “j”
ZOOM and “k” Manual focus.
Select “k”.

Mastering Manual Focusing

◆

Use a tripod to prevent the image becoming
unfocused when the camera moves.

◆

You can use “a” and “b” to adjust the focus.
Use the LCD monitor to check the focus.

“a”: Moves the focus further away.
“b”: Moves the focus closer.

3

Zoom

Mode

Shutter speed

Aperture

PHOTOGRAPHY MENU

This mode can be selected in the “W ”
photography mode.
You can set 4 exposure modes that govern the
shutter speed and aperture setting.

Programed Auto

B

This is an automatic mode that selects the
shutter speed and aperture for you but still
allows you to select the other camera settings.
The shutter speed and aperture setting are
determined automatically.

hShutter speed (auto): 1/4 to 1/2000 sec.

Aperture (auto): F2.8 to F8 1 EV steps

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[(

EXPOSURE)MODE]MODE

Aperture-priority Auto

N

This is an automatic mode that allows you to set the
aperture. You can use this mode to take shots with
a blurred background (wide aperture) or with both
foreground and background in sharp focus (narrow
aperture).

hAperture settings: F2.8 to F8 1 EV steps

Shutter speed (auto): 1/4 to 1/1000 sec.

Shutter-priority Auto

M

This is an automatic mode that allows you to set the
shutter speed. You can use this mode to take shots
that freeze movement (fast shutter speeds) or that
give the impression of movement (slow shutter
speeds).

hShutter speeds: 2 to 1/1000 sec.

Aperture (auto): F2.8 to F8 1 EV steps

Manual exposure

L

This mode allows you to set any shutter speed or

1/3 EV steps

aperture setting.

hShutter speeds: 2 to 1/1600 sec.

Aperture settings: F2.8 to F8 1 EV steps

1/3 EV steps

1 EV steps

1/3 EV steps

Zoom: Allows you to set the zoom scale.
Mode: The selected mode (“N”, “M” or “L”) is

displayed.

Shutter speed: Specified or determined

Aperture:

!

In Program Auto mode, the mode, shutter speed and

●

aperture are not shown.

automatically.

Specified or determined automatically.

01 02

1Use “ d” and “c ” to select zoom, shutter

speed or aperture.

2Use “a” and “b” to adjust the settings.

3

PHOTOGRAPHY MENU

S PHOTOMETRY

PHOTOGRAPHY MENU

d EV (EXPOSURE COMPENSATION

)

The exposure metering modes are

◆

effective for the following subjects

hMULTI

In this mode, the camera uses automatic
scene recognition to analyze the subject
and provide optimum exposure in a wide
range of shooting conditions. This mode
should be used for everyday photography.

This mode can be selected in the “W ”
photography mode.
Use this mode for scenes where the brightness
of the subject and background differ markedly so
that the Multi setting is unlikely to achieve the
desired result.

hMULTI : Exposure metering where the camera

automatically assesses the scene
and selects the optimum exposure.

hSPOT : Exposure metering where the

exposure is optimized for the center
of the image.

hAVERAGE: Exposure metering where an

average value for the entire image
is used.

hSPOT

This mode is useful for subjects with
strongly contrasting bright and dark areas
where you want to achieve the correct
exposure for a particular feature.

hAVERAGE

The advantage of this mode is that the
exposure tends not to change for different
compositions or subjects. This mode is
particularly effective for shots of people
wearing black or white clothing and shots of
scenery.

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◆

This mode can be selected in the “W ”
photography mode.
Use the Brightness setting to obtain the optimum
image brightness (exposure) when the subject is
much brighter or darker than the background.

hCorrection range: 13 steps

(–2.1 EV to +1.5 EV in 0.3 EV increments)
See P.128 for more information on EV.

!

The Brightness setting is disabled in the following

●

situations:

• When the flash is used in Auto or Red-Eye
Reduction mode.

• When dark scenes are shot in Forced Flash mode.

!

You cannot set the brightness when the Photography

●

menu mode (➡P.66) is set to Shutter-priority Auto or
when the exposure is set manually.

Subjects for Which Exposure

◆

Adjustment is Particularly Effective

◆

Guide to using + (positive) compensation

hCopying of printed text (black characters

on white paper) (+1.5 EV)

hBacklit portraits (+0.6 EV to +1.5 EV)
hVery bright scenes (such as snowfields)

and highly reflective subjects (+0.9 EV)

hShots made up predominantly of sky.

(+0.9 EV)

Guide to using – (negative) compensation

hSpotlit subjects, particularly against dark

backgrounds (–0.6 EV)

hCopying of printed text (white characters

on black paper) (–0.6 EV)

hScenes with low reflectivity, such as shots

of pine trees or dark foliage (–0.6 EV)

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PHOTOGRAPHY MENU

This mode can be selected in the “W ”
photography mode.
Flash brightness adjustment allows you to
change only the amount of light emitted by the
flash to suit the photography conditions or to
achieve a desired effect.

hAdjustment range: ±2 levels

(–0.6 to +0.6 EV in 0.3 EV steps)
See P.128 for more information on EV.

!

Depending on the subject and the shooting distance,

●

adjusting the flash brightness may have little or no

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effect.

x

FLASH (FLASH BRIGHTNESS ADJUSTMENT

)

PHOTOGRAPHY MENU

This mode can be selected in the “W ”
photography mode.
Change the white balance setting when you
want to take a picture with the white balance
fixed for the surroundings and lighting when the
picture is taken.
In Auto mode, the correct white balance may not
be obtained for subjects such as close-ups of
people’s faces and shots taken under a special
light source. In such situations, select the correct
white balance for the light source. See P.129 for
information on the white balance.

a

WHITE BALANCE (SELECTING THE LIGHT SOURCE

)

AUTO: Automatic adjustment

(Shooting to show the ambience of the

light source)

6 : Shooting outdoors in fine weather

7 : Shooting in shade

9 : Shooting under “Daylight” fluorescent

lamps

0 : Shooting under “Warm White” fluorescent

lamps

- : Shooting under “Cool White” fluorescent

lamps

8 : Shooting in incandescent light

✽ The white balance setting (unless it is a Custom

White Balance setting) is ignored when you use the
flash. To achieve the desired effect in your shot,
press the flash back down to suppress flash
operation (➡P.59).

3

PHOTOGRAPHY MENU

f SENSITIVITY

PHOTOGRAPHY MENU

K

SHARPNESS

High-sensitivity photography (800 or 1600)

2

1

This mode can be selected in the “W ”
photography mode.
Use this setting when you want to take bright
pictures indoors without using a flash or when
you want to use a fast shutter speed (to prevent
camera shake, etc.).

hSettings: 160, 200 (standard), 400, 800, 1600

!

Higher sensitivity (ISO) values are better suited to

●

shooting in dark conditions, but they tend to increase
the amount of interference appearing on the image.
Choose the setting that gives the best results for the
conditions.

High-sensitivity photography is cancelled if
you select any photography mode other than
“W” MANUAL. Note that the Quality setting
remains set to “1”, NORMAL.

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When you select a high sensitivity setting (800
or 1600), the quality setting is automatically set
to “1”, NORMAL.

During high-sensitivity photography, “f ”
appears on the LCD monitor.
In addition, the quality setting cannot be
changed from “1”, NORMAL.

!

The digital zoom cannot be used in high-sensitivity

●

photography.

This mode can be selected in the “W ”
photography mode.
Use this setting to soften or emphasize outlines
or to adjust the image quality.

h3 levels of sharpness are available

HARD : Emphasizes the outlines.

Best for shots of subjects such as
buildings or text where you want
sharp images.

NORMAL : Best for ordinary photography.

Provides edge sharpness that is
ideal for ordinary shots.

SOFT : Softens the outlines.

Best for shots of subjects such as
people, where a softer image is
desirable.

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Advanced

4

Features Playback

PLAYING BACK MOVIES (VIDEO

)

01 02

21

01

02

1Set the Mode switch to “Q”.
2Use “d” or “c” to select the movie file.

!

Movies cannot be played back using multi-frame

●

playback. Use the “DISP” button to revert to normal
playback.

Indicated by the “u” icon.

The “i” icon is displayed.

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1Press “b({)” to play the movie.
2The LCD monitor shows the playback time

and a playback progress bar.

!

Take care not to block the speaker.

●

!

If the sound is difficult to hear, adjust the volume

●

(➡P.96, 101).

!

If the subject of the movie is very bright, white

●

streaks may appear on the image during playback.
This is normal and is not a fault.

■ Playing back movies

Control Description

Playback

Pause/Resume

Stop

Fast forward/Rewind

Skip playback

Refer to the Software Quick Start Guide (provided) for information on playing back movies on your PC.

✽

Compatible movie files

◆

This camera can play back movie files shot on a FinePix F601 ZOOM or movie files recorded on a

3.3-volt SmartMedia using a FUJIFILM digital camera.

Rewind Fast forward

When paused

◆

The movie automatically stops when playback ends.

Pauses the movie during playback.
Press this button again to resume playback.

Stops playback.
✽ Press “d” or “c” while movie playback is stopped to go back

to the previous file or advance to the next file respectively.

Press these during playback to skip forwards or backwards
through the movie.

i Each time you press “d” or “c” when the movie is paused,

the movie advances or goes back one frame.

i Hold down the button to move through the frames quickly.

4

PLAYING BACK VOICE MEMOS

01 02

21

01

02

1Set the Mode switch to “Q”.
2Use “d” or “c” to select an image file that

has a voice memo.

!

You cannot play back voice memos using multi-

●

frame playback. Use the “DISP” button to revert to
normal playback.

The “i” icon is displayed.

The “Y” icon is displayed.

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1Press “b(
2The LCD monitor shows the playback time

and a playback progress bar.

!

Take care not to block the speaker.

●

!

If the sound is difficult to hear, adjust the volume

●

(➡P.96, 101).

{)” to play the voice memo.

■ Playing back voice memos

Control Description

Playback

Pause/Resume

Stop

Fast forward/Rewind

Refer to the Software Quick Start Guide (provided) for information on playing back voice memos on your PC.

✽

Compatible voice memo files

◆

The FinePix F601 ZOOM can play voice memo files recorded on a FinePix F601 ZOOM and voice
memo files up to 30 seconds long that were recorded on a FUJIFILM digital camera and stored on
a 3.3V SmartMedia.

Rewind Fast forward

The voice memo automatically stops when playback ends.

Pauses the voice memo during playback.
Press this button again to resume playback.

Stops playback.
✽ Press “d” or “c” while voice memo playback is stopped to

go back to the previous file or advance to the next file
respectively.

Press these during playback to skip forwards or backwards
through the voice memo.

✽ These buttons do not function while playback is paused.

◆

4

PLAYING BACK AUDIO RECORDINGS

1

01 02

21

01

02

1Set the Mode switch to “Q”.
2Use “d” or “c” to select a voice file.

!

You cannot play back audio recordings using multi-

●

frame playback. Use the “DISP” button to revert to
normal playback.

■

Available time using the battery (when fully charged)

LCD monitor on Approx. 150 min.

“Y” is displayed on the screen.

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1Press “b({)” to play the audio recording.
2The playback time and a progress bar are

shown on the LCD monitor.

!

Take care not to block the speaker.

●

!

If the sound is difficult to hear, adjust the volume

●

(➡P.96, 101).

■ Playing back audio recordings

Control Description

Playback

Pause/Resume

Stop

Fast forward/Rewind

Refer to the Software Quick Start Guide (provided) for information on playing back audio recordings on your PC.

Refer to the Software Quick Start Guide (provided) for information on playing back audio recordings on your PC.

✽

✽

Compatible audio files

◆

The FinePix F601 ZOOM can play audio files recorded on a FinePix F601 ZOOM and audio files
recorded on a 3.3V SmartMedia using a FUJIFILM digital camera. Note that voice files recorded
on a FinePix 50i cannot be played back on this camera.

Rewind Fast forward

◆

The audio recording automatically stops when playback ends.

Pauses the audio recording during playback.
Press this button again to resume playback.

Stops playback.
✽ Press “ d” or “c ” while audio recording playback is

stopped to go back to the previous file or advance to the
next file respectively.

Hold down the respective button for about a second to fast
forward or rewind the recording.
Pressing one of the buttons down briefly skips forward or
back to the nearest audio index marker.
✽ If no audio index marker is specified, this skips to the end

(or beginning).

✽ These buttons function in the same way when playback is

paused.

4

PLAYING BACK AUDIO RECORDINGS

Setting Audio Index Markers Removing Audio Index Markers

01

1

01 02

2

02

Press the “BACK” button to remove the audio
index marker.

1During playback, press the “MENU/OK” button

to set an audio index marker.

2The “'” icon appears on the LCD monitor.

!

Audio index markers can be set at up to 256

●

locations in an audio file at intervals as short as 1
second.

!

This function can only be used by this camera.

●

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1Press “b({)” during playback to pause the

recording.

2Press “d” or “c” briefly to skip to the audio

index marker you want to remove.

!

An audio index marker is only removed when the “'”

●

icon is displayed while playback is paused.

4

PLAYBACK MENU

PLAYBACK MENU

ERASING SINGLE •ALL FRAMES/FORMATTING

ERASING SINGLE •ALL FRAMES/FORMATTING

p

p

1

01 02

2

BACK

Returns to the previous menu without
erasing any images.

FRAME

Erase only the selected file.

1Set the Mode switch to “Q”.
2Press the “MENU/OK” button to view the

menu screen.

1Use “a” to select “
2Press the “MENU/OK” button.

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01 02

p ERASE”.

ALL FRAMES

Formatting erases all the files.
Copy any files that you want to keep
to your PC beforehand.

FORMAT

Formatting erases all the files.
The SmartMedia is initialized for use
in the camera.
Copy any files that you want to keep
to your PC beforehand.

01 02

1Use “a” and “b” to select the menu item.
2Press “MENU/OK” button to confirm your

selection.

Continued over page...

4

PLAYBACK MENU

p ERASING SINGLE •ALL FRAMES/FORMATTING

FRAME ALL FRAMES FORMAT

01 02

4

1Use “d ” and “c ” to select the file to be

erased.

2Press the “MENU/OK” button to erase the

currently displayed file.

To erase another image, repeat steps 1 and 2.
When you have finished erasing images, press
the “BACK” button.

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Pressing the “MENU/OK” button erases all the
files.

If the “ˆ”
“ø ” message

appears, press the “MENU/OK” button once
more to erase the image.

Pressing the “MENU/OK” button erases all the
files and initializes the SmartMedia.

!

If the “∂”, “ƒ”,

●

å ” or “˙ ” message

“

appears, refer to P.119, 120 before formatting the
SmartMedia and take the appropriate measures.

PLAYBACK MENU

Y VOICE MEMO (DURING PLAYBACK

)

1

1Set the Mode switch to “Q”.
2Use “d” and “c” to select the image (still

image) to which you want to add a voice
memo.

1Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the

menu screen.

2Use “c” to select “
3Press the “MENU/OK” button.

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030101 02 02

r”.

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The “®” message appears on the
LCD monitor.
Recording begins when you press the
“MENU/OK” button.

Face the microphone (➡P.8) on the front of
the camera to record your comments. Hold
the camera roughly 20 cm (7.9 in.) away for
the best results.

During recording, the remaining time is shown
on the LCD monitor and the self-timer lamp
flashes.
When the time remaining reaches 5 seconds,
the self-timer lamp starts flashing quickly.

!

To end your comment during recording, press the

●

“MENU/OK” button.

4

PLAYBACK MENU

Y VOICE MEMO (DURING PLAYBACK

)

PLAYBACK MENU

i HOW TO SPECIFY PRINT OPTIONS (DPOF

)

5

When you have recorded 30 seconds of
comment, the “∑” message appears on
the LCD monitor.

To finish: Press the “MENU/OK” button.
To re-record your comment: Press the “BACK”

button.

When the image already has

◆

If you select an image that already has a voice
memo, a screen appears in which you can
select whether or not to rerecord the caption.

a voice memo

◆

DPOF stands for Digital Print Order Format and refers to a format that is used for
recording printing specifications for images shot using a digital camera on media such as
SmartMedia. The recorded specifications include information on which frames are to be
printed.

This section gives a detailed description of how to order your prints with the FinePix F601
ZOOM.
On the FinePix F601 ZOOM, you can specify only one print per image in the DPOF settings.

✽ Note that some printers do not support date and time imprinting or specification of the

number of prints.

✽ Note that the warnings shown below may be displayed while you are specifying the

prints.

ˆ
ø

When you erase the image, the DPOF setting for that image is deleted at the same time.

(➡P.84)

¥ (➡P.92)

If you load a SmartMedia that contains frames specified for printing on another camera,
those print specifications are all reset and replaced by the new print specifications.

© (➡P.121)

Up to 999 frames can be specified on the same SmartMedia.

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4

PLAYBACK MENU

i DPOF SET FRAME

1

1Set the Mode switch to “Q”.
2Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the

menu screen.

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01 02

2

01 02

1Use “d” to select “
2Press the “MENU/OK” button.

iDPOF”.

3

01 02

1Use “a ” and “b” to select “DATE ON” or

“DATE OFF”.

2Press the “MENU/OK” button.
The selected setting is then valid for all frames
with DPOF settings.

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1 Use “d” or “c” to display the frame for which

you want to specify DPOF settings.

2 Use “a (P)” or “b ({)” to select the setting for

the frame to be printed.

To specify more DPOF settings, repeat steps 1
and 2.
Do not press the “MENU/OK” button until you have
finished specifying all the DPOF settings for your
images.

!

DPOF settings cannot be specified for movies.

●

!

“TOTAL” shows the total number of frames for which

●

prints have been ordered.

01

02

4

PLAYBACK MENU

5

i DPOF SET FRAME

Additional DPOF settings cannot

◆

be specified

◆

5 Settings

Still Image Menu

1

03 0201

y SETTING THE FILE SIZE

2

When you have finished specifying the DPOF
settings, always press the “MENU/OK” button to
confirm the settings.
If you press the “BACK” button, no DPOF
settings are specified.

!

You can only specify one print per frame in the

●

DPOF settings. Note also that you can specify prints
for up to 999 frames on the same SmartMedia.

Pressing the “MENU/OK” button confirms all
the settings. Note that you cannot change
the settings later.

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If you select a frame for which DPOF
settings have already been specified, the

¥” message appears.

“

Pressing the “MENU/OK” button erases all
the DPOF settings already specified. You
must then specify the DPOF settings again.

!

Press the “BACK” button to leave the previous

●

settings unchanged.

!

During playback, check that the “i ” icon is

●

displayed for the previous settings.

1Press the “MENU/OK” button to view the

menu screen.

2Select “
3Press the “MENU/OK” button.

y” QUALITY.

1Use “a (P)” or “b ({)” to change the file

size setting and “d” or “c” to change the
quality setting.

2Press the “MENU/OK” button to confirm the

setting.

01

02

5

y SETTING THE FILE SIZE

Movie Menu

1

1Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the

menu screen.

2Select “y” QUALITY.
3Press the “MENU/OK” button.

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2

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1Use “a” and “b” to change the quality setting.
2Press “ MENU/OK” button to confirm your

selection.

■ Still image quality settings ■ Movie quality settings

You can choose any combination of 4 file sizes
and 3 image quality settings. Use the table below
as a guide to the best settings for your shots.
Select “ FINE” for better image quality and
“BASIC” to increase the number of available
shots.
In most cases, the “NORMAL” setting provides
more than adequate image quality.

File size

3 (2832 × 2128)
2 (2048 × 1536)
1 (1280 × 960)
4 (640 × 480)

!: For printing the whole image at A4 size or

printing a part of the image at A5 or A6 size

@: For printing the whole image at A5 size or

printing a part of the image at A6 size

#: For printing at A6 size
$: For use via the Internet as an E-mail

attachment, etc.

NORMAL BASIC

FINE

!!@
@@
##

—

$

—

—

—

You can select 2 levels of quality. For better
image quality, select “VGA”, and for longer
photography time, select “QVGA”.

VGA

QVGA

Movie size

640 × 480

320 × 240

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5

g USING THE SET–UP MENU

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1 2

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01 02

1Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the

menu screen.

2Select “g” SET–UP.
3Press the “MENU/OK” button.

!

This screen shows the photography menu.

●

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1Use “a” and “b” to select the menu option.

Use “d” and “c” to change the setting.

2Once you have changed the setting, press the

“MENU/OK” button.

!

For the LCD BRIGHTNESS, VOLUME, DATE/TIME

●

and RESET ALL settings, press “c” to switch to the
settings screen.

■ SET–UP Menu Options

Settings Display Explanation

IMAGE DISPLAY

AUTO POWER OFF

USB MODE

LCD BRIGHTNESS

VOLUME

F

BEEP

DATE/TIME

LANGUAGE

q

LCD

RESET ALL

OFF/POSTVIEW/

PREVIEW

2MIN/5MIN/OFF

DSC/PC CAM

:

SET

:

SET

LOW/HIGH/OFF

:

SET

ENGLISH/FRANCAIS/

DEUTSCH

ON/OFF

:

OK

Factory

default

OFF

2MIN

DSC

—

LOW

—

ENGLISH

ON

—

Use this option to specify whether the Preview screen (the
photographed image) is displayed after you take a shot. See
P.98 for details.

Use this option to specify whether the camera's power
consumption is reduced and the camera is subsequently switched
off automatically when it is not being used. See P.100 for details.

See P.102 for details.

Use this option to adjust the LCD monitor brightness. See P.101
for details.

Use this option to adjust the volume. See P.101 for details.—

Sets the volume of the beep that sounds when the camera
controls are used.

Use this option to correct the date or time. See P.15 for details.

Select English, French or German as the language used for
screen display.

Use this option to specify whether the LCD monitor is automatically
switched ON or OFF when the Mode dial is set to “

This resets all camera settings (including the photography and
playback menu settings) other than the date and time to the
factory default values set at shipment. When you press “c”, a
confirmation screen appears. To proceed, press the
“MENU/OK” button again.

q

”.

5

SET–UP

g IMAGE DISPLAY

Preview Zoom

01

This setting allows you to specify whether the
resulting image is displayed after you take a shot.

OFF : The photographed image is automatically

POSTVIEW

PREVIEW

!

In Continuous Shooting and Auto Bracketing modes,

●

images are displayed for a set time and then
automatically recorded even when “OFF” is selected

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as the “IMAGE DISPLAY” setting.

recorded without being displayed.

: The photographed image is displayed

for about 2 seconds and is then
automatically recorded.

: The photographed image is displayed

and you can then select whether to
record the image.
You can also select preview zoom and
recorded images.

hPress “MENU/OK” to record the image.
hPress “BACK” to discard the image.

When PREVIEW is selected, you can enlarge
the image for detailed checking.

1Use “a(P)” or “b({)” to zoom in or out.
2Press the “DISP” button.
3You can move the field of view in 8 directions.
4Press the “DISP” button again to revert to

zoomed display.

!

Trimming in the preview image is not saved.

●

!

The operation procedure is the same as for playback

●

zoom (➡P.34).

02 03

04

Selecting Recorded Images

1

When Previewing is selected, you can choose which
images to record in continuous shooting and auto
bracketing. However, preview zoom cannot be used.
1Use “d” and “c” to select the images you do not

want to record.

2Press “b(

The “

p” mark appears and the image is not

recorded.

01 02

{)” to add or remove the “p” mark.

2

Place an “p” mark under all the images you do
not want to record and then press the
“MENU/OK” button to record the remaining
images.

5

SET–UP

g AUTO POWER OFF

SET–UP

g LCD MONITOR BRIGHTNESS/VOLUME

1 2

Once you enable this function, the monitor is
temporarily switched off to reduce power
consumption (Sleep mode) if the camera is not
used for about 30 seconds. If the camera is then
left unused for a further time (2 or 5 minutes), it
is automatically switched off. Use this function
when you want to get the maximum possible
running time from the battery.

!

Auto Power Off is disabled when the camera is

●

connected to a USB port.

The Sleep function does not operate when
the LCD monitor is switched off or when the
camera is in Setup or Playback mode.
However, if the camera controls are not
used for some time (2 minutes or 5 minutes),
the camera automatically switches off.

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When the camera is in sleep mode, pressing the
shutter button down halfway brings the camera
back to full operational mode. This is a useful
feature as it allows you to take pictures more
quickly than switching the camera off and then
on again.

!

Operation can also be restored by pressing buttons

●

other than the shutter button.

When you select the LCD BRIGHTNESS or
VOLUME menu option, an adjustment bar
appears on the LCD monitor.

1Use “d” or “c” to adjust the LCD monitor

brightness or speaker volume.

2Press the “MENU/OK” button to confirm the

adjustment.

!

To exit this procedure without changing the settings,

●

press the “BACK” button.

01 02

5

6

Helps you to organize your
images and record them
onto CD-R disks.

Use this area to check and compare the
photography settings.

You can check the image
details and perform simple
image processing (rotate,
add caption, crop, etc.).

FinePixViewer provides
a host of convenient
menu options, including
batch operations.

Use this option to download the lates
version of FinePixViewer.

Shows you new ways of using
FinePixViewer. You will need
Acrobat Reader to select this
menu option.

You can attach a

message to send

to key people.

You can attach a

message to send

to key people.

PC Connection

PC (PERSONAL COMPUTER)IN CONNECTION

PC Connection describes how to set up a USB connection and provides an overview of the functions
available using a USB connection. Refer also to the Software Quick Start Guide booklet.

The first time you connect the camera to your computer

You must install all the software before
connecting the camera to your computer.
Refer also to the Software Quick Start Guide

DSC (Mass storage device)Mode

This mode provides a simple way to read
images from a SmartMedia and store images on
to a SmartMedia (➡P.104).

booklet.

PC-CAM (camera)Mode

This function allows you to conduct
videoconferencing sessions between PCs
connected to the Internet. This function can also

CD-ROM

(Software for FinePix EX)

Software Quick Start Guide

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be used to record video on a PC (➡P.106).

!

Videoconferencing (“PictureHello” ) is not

●

supported on Macintosh computers.

!

The PC Camera function cannot be used on Mac OS

●

X (including the Classic environment). Use a Mac
OS version between 8.6 and 9.2.

6

CONNECTING AT DSC MODE

USB socketUSB socket

PC

Connection socket

Camera

1

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04

1Load a SmartMedia containing photographed

images into your camera.

2Plug the AC power adapter connector into the DC

IN 5V socket on the camera and then plug the
adapter itself into the main power outlet.

3Press the “

camera on.

4Set the “USB MODE” setting in the “SET–UP”

menu to “DSC” (➡P.96, 97).

5Press the “

camera off.

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O” (POWER) button to switch the

O” (POWER) button to switch the

2

1Switch your PC on.
2Use the special FinePix F601 ZOOM USB

cable to connect the camera to your computer.

3Switch the camera on.

If you are using a Windows PC, the driver settings
are specified automatically when installation is
completed. No further action is required.
✽ If your PC fails to recognize the camera, refer to

the Software Quick Start Guide.

Always use the prescribed procedure when
disconnecting or switching off the camera (➡P.108).

!

On Windows XP and Mac OS X, you must specify the

●

automatic launch settings the first time you connect the
camera to your computer (➡Software Quick Start Guide
booklet).

!

Take care to ensure that the special FinePix F601 ZOOM

●

USB cable is connected the correct way around and that
the plugs are pushed fully into the connection sockets.

Camera Operation PC Operation

i FinePixViewer automatically starts up.

Screen for Windows 98 SE

✽

i The viewfinder lamp alternately blinks green

and orange while the camera is communicating
with your PC.

i “DSC” appears on the screen.
i Auto Power Off is disabled when the camera is

connected to a USB port.

!

Before replacing the SmartMedia, always disconnect

●

the camera from the PC using the procedure on
P.108.

!

Do not disconnect the USB cable when the camera

●

is communicating with the PC. See P.108 for
information on the disconnection procedure.

i A removable disk icon appears and you can

use your PC to transfer files to and from the
camera.

Windows Macintosh

If the above operations do not occur, you do
not have the required software programs or
drivers installed on your PC. Refer to the
Software Quick Start Guide booklet and
complete the required PC setup procedures.
Then reconnect the camera to your PC.

6

CONNECTING AT PC-CAMERA MODE

Connection socket

Camera

USB socketUSB socket

PC

1

02

04

03

1Plug the AC power adapter connector into the

DC IN 5V socket on the camera and then plug
the adapter itself into the main power outlet.

2Press the “O” (POWER) button to switch the

camera on.

3Set the “USB MODE” setting in the “SET–UP”

menu to “PC CAM” (➡P.96, 97).

4Press the “O” (POWER) button to switch the

camera off.

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2

1Switch your PC on.
2Use the special FinePix F601 ZOOM USB

cable to connect the camera to your computer.

3Switch the camera on.

If you are using a Windows PC, proceed as follows
when installation is completed.

Windows 98/98 SE/Me/2000:

The driver settings are specified automatically. No
further action is required.

Windows XP:

When the confirmation dialog box appears, click the
“Continue” button.

✽ If your PC fails to recognize the camera, refer to the

Software Quick Start Guide.

Always use the prescribed procedure when disconnecting
or switching off the camera (➡P.108).

!

Take care to ensure that the special FinePix F601 ZOOM

●

USB cable is connected the correct way around and that
the plugs are pushed fully into the connection sockets.

Camera Operation PC Operation

i FinePixViewer automatically starts up and the

PictureHello window opens (Windows only).

i The viewfinder lamp alternately blinks green

and orange while the camera is communicating
with your PC.

i The lens is fixed at the wide-angle zoom setting.
i “PC CAMERA” appears on the screen.
i Auto Power Off is disabled when the camera is

connected to a USB port.

!

If you switch the power on with the “PC Camera”

●

USB setting selected, the color tones shown on the
LCD monitor and TV screen may differ.

!

Do not disconnect the USB cable when the camera

●

is communicating with the PC. See P.108 for
information on the disconnection procedure.

✽ Screen for Windows 98 SE

i You can use

VideoImpression to
view live images.

✽ Screen for Macintosh

If the above operations do not occur, you do
not have the required software programs or
drivers installed on your PC. Refer to the
Software Quick Start Guide booklet and
complete the required PC setup procedures.
Then reconnect the camera to your PC.

6

Connection socket

Camera

DISCONNECTING FROM THE PC

(

Important — always use this procedure.

)

1

Perform the steps shown below before you

2

switch the camera off. This procedure
differs depending on the operating system
software (or PC) you are using.

Windows 98 or 98 SE

No PC operation is needed.

3The menu option shown below appears. Click

on this option.

✽ Screen for Windows Me

4The “Eject hardware” dialog box appears.

Click the [OK] button or the close button.

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Windows Me/2000 Professional/XP

1Quit all applications (FinePixViewer,

VideoImpression, etc.) that are using the
camera.

2Check that the viewfinder lamp is glowing

green (that the camera is not communicating
with the computer).

For a DSC connection, proceed to step .
For a PC CAMERA connection, proceed to step .

!

Even after the “Copying...” message is no longer

●

displayed on your PC, communication with the
camera may still be in progress. Always check that
the viewfinder lamp on the camera is glowing green
and is no longer flashing.

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2

3

1Right-click the removable

disk icon in the “My
Computer” window and
select Eject.

✽ This step is only required in Windows Me.

2Left-click the Eject icon in the taskbar and

eject “USB Disk”.

✽ Screen for Windows Me

Macintosh

Drag the “Removable drive” icon on the desktop
to the Trash.

!

When you drag the icon to the Trash, “REMOVE OK”

●

appears on the camera's LCD monitor.

1Switch the camera off.
2Unplug the special FinePix F601 ZOOM USB

cable from the camera.

6

System Expansion Options

PC CARD
ADAPTER

Cradle

FinePix F601 ZOOM

Digital Camera

(

USB

)

Video output

(

PC card slot

)

Personal Computer

(commercially available)

(

Floppy disk drive

)

Digital Photo Printer

(

USB

)

(

IEEE1394

)

(

USB

)

SmartMedia

PC Card Adapter

Image Memory

Card Reader

Image Memory

Card Reader

Floppy Disk Adapter

(FlashPath)

TV monitor

(commercially available)

Accessories Guide

e By using the FinePix F601 ZOOM together with other optional FUJIFILM products, your system can

be expanded to fill a wide range of uses.

e The optional accessories (sold separately) can make taking pictures with the FinePix F601 ZOOM even easier. For

information on how to attach and use the accessories, refer to the instructions provided with the accessory used.

Visit the FUJIFILM web site for the latest information on camera accessories. http://home.fujifilm.com/products/digital/index.html

h SmartMedia™

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These are SmartMedia cards sold separately. Use the 9 types listed below.

h MG-4S : 4MB, 3.3V h MG-8S : 8MB, 3.3V h MG-16S : 16MB, 3.3V
h MG-32S : 32MB, 3.3V h MG-64S : 64MB, 3.3V

✽ Some 3.3V SmartMedia are labelled as “3V” cards.

h MG-16SW : 16MB, 3.3V, ID h MG-32SW : 32MB, 3.3V, ID
h MG-64SW : 64MB, 3.3V, ID h MG-128SW : 128MB, 3.3V, ID

✽ SmartMedia with ID are labelled as “ID” cards.

h BC-60 Battery Charger

Quickly charges the rechargeable battery. The BC-60 reduces charging time to
approximately 2 hours (for the NP-60).

h NP-60 Rechargeable Battery

Lithium-ion slimline rechargeable battery.

h AC-5VH/AC-5VHS AC Power Adapter

Use the AC-5VH/AC-5VHS when you want to take pictures or play back images for long
periods or when the FinePix F601 ZOOM is connected to a personal computer.

✽

The shape of the AC power adapter, the plug and socket outlet depend on the country.

h PictureCradle CP-FX601

If you connect the AC power adapter and USB cable to this cradle, you can charge the
camera battery or connect the camera to your computer just by placing the camera in
the cradle.
You can also use the cradle to view the images stored in your camera on a TV.

h SC-FX601

This is a special deerskin case that protects the camera against soiling, dust and minor
impacts when it is being carried.

PC CARD
ADAPTER

Accessories Guide

h FD-A2 Floppy Disk Adapter (FlashPath)

This adapter is the same size and shape as a 3.5-inch floppy disk. You can copy
the images on a SmartMedia to your PC simply by loading the SmartMedia into the
floppy disk adapter and then inserting the adapter into your floppy disk drive.

Windows 95/ 98/98 SE/Me/NT4.0
Mac OS 7.6.1 to 9.1

h SM-R2 Image Memory Card Reader

The SM-R2 allows images to very easily be read and written from an image
memory card (SmartMedia) to a personal computer. Its USB interface provides
high-speed data transmission.
h Compatible with Windows 98/98 SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000 Professional

or iMac and models that support USB as standard.

h DM-R1 Image Memory Card Reader

This device provides a simple way to transfer image data in either direction
between your PC and an image memory card (SmartMedia or CompactFlash
Type II (Microdrive-compatible)).
The IEEE 1394 interface provides high-speed data transfer.
h Compatible with Windows 98 SE, Windows 2000 Professional (read-only), iMac DV

and Power Macintosh PCs with FireWire as a standard feature. Mac OS 8.5.1 to 9.1

h PC-AD3 PC Card Adapter

The PC Card Adapter allows the SmartMedia to be used as a PC Card Standard
ATA-compliant (PCMCIA 2.1) PC card (Type
h Compatible with SmartMedia of 5V/3.3V, 2MB to 128MB.

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Compatible OS Compatible SmartMedia

5V/3.3V, 2MB to 128MBFD-A2

II ).

Notes on Using Your Camera Correctly

Be sure to read this information in conjunction with “Safety Notes” (➡P.130), to ensure that you use

e

your camera correctly.

■ Places to Avoid

Do not store or use the camera in the following types of
locations:

h In the rain or in very humid, dirty or dusty places.
h In direct sunlight or in places subject to extreme

temperature rises, such as in a closed car in summer.

h Extremely cold places.
h Places subject to strong vibration.
h Places affected by smoke or steam.
h Places subject to strong magnetic fields (such as near

motors, transformers or magnets).

h In contact with chemicals such as pesticides or next to

rubber or vinyl products for long periods of time.

■ Notes on Immersion in Water or Sand

The FinePix F601 ZOOM is particularly adversely affected
by water and sand. When you are at the beach or close to
water, ensure that the camera is not exposed to water or
sand. Take care also not to place the camera on a wet
surface. Water or sand inside the camera can cause faults
that may be irreparable.

■ Notes on Condensation

If the camera is carried suddenly from a cold location into a
warm place, water droplets (condensation) may form on
the inside of the camera or on the lens. When this occurs,
switch the camera off and wait an hour before using the
camera. Condensation may also form on the SmartMedia

card. In this event, remove the SmartMedia and wait a
short time before using it again.

■ When the Camera is Unused for Long Periods

If you do not intend to use the camera for a long period of
time, remove the battery and the SmartMedia card before
storing the camera.

■ Cleaning Your Camera

h Use a blower brush to remove dust from the lens, LCD

monitor screen or viewfinder as these surfaces, and then
wipe lightly with a soft, dry cloth. If any soiling remains,
apply a small amount of lens cleaning liquid to a piece of
FUJIFILM lens cleaning paper and wipe gently.

h Do not scratch hard objects against the lens, LCD

monitor screen or viewfinder as these surfaces are easily
damaged.

h Clean the body of the camera with a soft, dry cloth. Do

not use volatile substances such as thinners, benzine or
insecticide, as these may react with camera body and
cause deformation or remove the coating.

■ Using the Camera Overseas

When travelling overseas, do not place your camera in the
check-in baggage. Baggage handling at airports may
subject baggage to violent shocks, and the camera may be
damaged internally even when no external damage is
visible.

Notes on the Power Supply

Notes on Using the Battery (NP-60)

This camera uses the Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery
Pack NP-60. Note the points below when using the
rechargeable battery. Take particular care to read the
Safety Notes to ensure that you use the battery correctly.
✽ When shipped, the NP-60 is not fully charged. Always

charge the NP-60 before using it.

h When carrying the NP-

60, install it in a digital
camera or keep it in the
soft case.

h When storing the NP-60,

place it inside the special
soft case provided.

■ Battery Features

h The NP-60 gradually loses its charge even when not

used. Use a NP-60 that has been charged recently (in
the last day or two) to take pictures.

h To maximize the life of the NP-60, switch the camera

off as quickly as possible when it is not being used.

h The number of available shots will be lower in cold

locations or at low temperatures. Take along a spare
fully charged NP-60.
You can also increase the amount of power produced
by putting the NP-60 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
NP-60 directly against the pad. The camera may not
operate if you use a depleted NP-60 in cold conditions.

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Soft case

Battery
(NP-60)

■ Charging the Battery

h You can charge the NP-60 using the AC Power

Adapter AC-5VS/AC-5VHS.

• The NP-60 can be charged at ambient temperatures
between 0°C and +40°C (+32°F and +104°F). At an
ambient temperature of +23°C (+73°F), it takes
approximately 5 hours to charge a fully depleted
NP-60 battery.

• You should charge the NP-60 at an ambient
temperature between +10°C and +35°C (+50°F and
+95°F). If you charge the NP-60 at a temperature
outside this range, charging takes longer because
the performance of the NP-60 is impaired.

• You cannot charge the NP-60 at temperatures of
0°C (+32°F) or below.

h You can also use the optional BC-60 Battery Charger

to charge the NP-60.

• The NP-60 can be charged using the BC-60 Battery
Charger at ambient temperatures between 0°C and
+40°C (+32° F and +104°F). At an ambient
temperature of +23°C (+73°F), it takes approximately
2 hours to charge a fully depleted NP-60 battery.

• You should charge the NP-60 at an ambient
temperature between +10°C and +35°C (+50°F and
+95°F). If you charge the NP-60 at a temperature
outside this range, charging takes longer because
the performance of the NP-60 is impaired.

h The NP-60 does not need to be fully discharged or

exhausted flat before being charged.

h The NP-60 may feel warm after it has been charged or

immediately after being used. This is perfectly normal.

h Do not recharge a fully charged NP-60.

■ Battery Life

At normal temperatures, the NP-60 can be used at
least 300 times.
If the time for which the NP-60 provides power shortens
markedly, this indicates that the NP-60 has reached the
end of its effective life and should be replaced.

Notes on storage

Lithium-ion Battery Pack NP-60 is both compact and
capable of storing large quantities of power. However, if
It is stored for long periods while charged, the
performance of the battery can be impaired.

h If the battery will not be used for some time, run the

battery flat before storing it.

h Always remove the battery from the camera or battery

charger when it is not being used.

h Place the battery pack inside the soft case and store

in a cool place.

✽ The battery should be stored in a dry location with an

ambient temperature between +15°C and +25°C
(+59°F and +77°F).

✽ Do not leave the battery in hot or extremely cold places.

■ Handling the Battery

To avoid injury or damage, observe the following:

h Do not allow the metal portions of the battery to touch

other metal objects.

h Do not bring the battery close to a flame or throw it

into a fire.

h Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the battery.

h Do not recharge the battery with chargers other those

specified.

h Dispose of used batteries promptly.

To avoid damaging the battery or shortening its
life, observe the following:

h Do not drop the battery or otherwise subject it to

strong impacts.

h Do not immerse the battery in water.

To ensure that you obtain optimum battery
performance, observe the following:

h Always keep the battery terminals clean.
h Store the battery in a cool, dry place. Storing the

battery for long periods in a hot location can shorten
the battery life.

If you use the battery for a long period, the camera
body and the battery itself will become warm. This is
normal and is not a malfunction. Use the AC power
adapter supplied with the camera if you are taking
pictures or viewing images for a long period of time.

■ Specifications of the Enclosed NP-60

Nominal voltage DC 3.7V
Nominal capacity 1035mAh
Operating temperature
Dimensions 35.2 mm × 53 mm × 7.0 mm

Mass (Weight) Approx. 30g (1.05 oz.)

✽ These specifications are subject to change without notice.

0°C to +40°C (+32°F to +104°F)

(1.39 in. × 2.1 in. × 0.28 in.)
(W × H × D)

Notes on the Power Supply

Notes on the SmartMedia

™

AC Power Adapter

Use only the AC-5VS/AC-5VHS AC Power Adapter
with your FinePix F601 ZOOM Digital Camera. The use
of other AC power adapters may result in damage to
your camera.
h The AC Power Adapter is only intended for indoor

use.

h Push the connection cord plug firmly into the DC input

socket.

h When you unplug the connection cord from the DC

input socket, switch the camera off and pull the plug
out by grasping the plug itself (not by pulling the
cord).

h Do not use the AC power adapter with any device

except the specified device.

h During use, the AC power adapter will become hot to

touch, but this is not abnormal.

h Do not disassemble the AC power adapter. Doing so

could be dangerous.

h Do not use the AC power adapter in a place with high

temperature and high humidity.

h Do not drop or subject the AC power adapter to

strong shocks.

h The AC power adapter may emit a humming noise,

but this is not abnormal.

h If used near a radio, the AC power adapter may

cause static, so play the radio in a distant place.

✽ Very occasionally, DC output will be prevented by the

operation of the internal protection circuit. In this

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event, unplug the AC-5VS/AC-5VHS AC power
adapter from the power socket for a few moments
and then plug it in again. This will restore DC output.

■ Specifications (AC-5VS/AC-5VHS)

Power Supply AC 100V to 240V, 50/60Hz
Rated Input Capacity 12W (U.S.A. and Canada)

Rated Output

Temperature During Use

Storage Temperature
Dimensions (MAX.) 47 mm × 20 mm × 72 mm

Mass (Weight)

Connection Cord Length

✽ Please note that specifications and characteristics are

subject to change without notice.

0.15A to 0.24A (other countries)
DC 5.0V 1.5A (U.S.A. and Canada)
DC 5.0V 2.0A (other countries)
0°C to +40°C (+32°F to +104°F)
(U.S.A. and Canada)
0°C to +45°C (other countries)

-10°C to +70°C (+14°F to +158°F)

(1.9 in. × 0.8 in. × 2.8 in.)
(W × H × D) (U.S.A. and Canada)
49 mm × 40 mm × 65 mm
(W × H × D) (U.K.)
49 mm × 31 mm × 65 mm
(W × H × D) (other countries)

Approx. 120 g (4.2 oz.) (U.S.A. and Canada)

Approx. 200 g (7.0 oz.) (U.K.)
Approx. 180 g (6.4 oz.)
(other countries)
Approx. 2 m (6.6 ft.)

■SmartMedia

The SmartMedia card supplied with your FinePix F601
ZOOM camera is a new image recording medium
developed especially for use in digital cameras. Each
SmartMedia card contains a built-in semiconductor
memory chip (NAND flash memory) which is used for
storing digital image data.
Because the data is stored electronically, the stored image
data can be erased from the card and new data recorded.

■SmartMedia with IDs

The SmartMedia ID is a SmartMedia that has an
individually assigned identification number. SmartMedia
ID cards can be used with devices that use ID numbers
for copyright protection or other purposes. This camera
accepts SmartMedia ID cards in the same way as
conventional SmartMedia cards.

■Storing Data

In the situations listed below, recorded data may be
erased (destroyed). Please note that Fuji Photo Film
Co., Ltd. accepts no responsibility whatsoever for the
loss (destruction) of recorded data.
✽ When the SmartMedia is used incorrectly by the

owner or a third party

✽ When the SmartMedia is exposed to static electricity

or electrical noise

✽ When the battery cover is opened or the SmartMedia

removed and the camera is then switched off during
data recording, during data erasing (SmartMedia
formatting) or during frame advance when images are
being played back.

Back up important data onto another medium.

(MO disk, floppy disk, hard disk, etc.)

■Notes on Handling SmartMedia

h Take care to hold the SmartMedia straight when you

load it into your camera.

h Never remove the SmartMedia or switch the camera

off during data recording, during data erasing
(SmartMedia formatting) or during frame advance
when images are being played back. These actions
could result in damage to the SmartMedia.

h Use only the SmartMedia specified for use with the

FinePix F601 ZOOM. The use of other SmartMedia
could damage the camera.

h SmartMedia are precision electronic devices. Do not

bend, drop, or subject SmartMedia to excessive
shocks.

h Do not use or store SmartMedia in environments

likely to be affected by strong static electricity or
electrical noise.

h Do not use or store SmartMedia in very hot, humid or

corrosive environments.

h Take care not to touch the SmartMedia’s contact area

or allow the area to become soiled. Use a dry lint-free
cloth to wipe away any soiling that does occur.

h To avoid damage caused by static electricity, always

use the special static-free case provided during
transportation or storage, or keep the SmartMedia in
a storage case if available.

Notes on the SmartMedia

™

Warning Displays e The table below lists the warnings that are displayed on the LCD monitor

h Do not carry SmartMedia in locations such as a

trouser pocket. This could subject the SmartMedia to
excessive force when you sit down, thereby
damaging the SmartMedia.

h The SmartMedia may feel warm when it is removed

from the camera after extended periods of picture
taking or image viewing. This is normal and does not
indicate a fault.

h Inserting a SmartMedia that is charged with static

electricity into your camera may result in a camera
malfunction. If this occurs, switch the camera off and
then on again.

h Affix the label onto the designated area of the card.

Do not use third-party labels as this can lead to
problems when the card is inserted or removed.

h When you attach the label, take care that it does not

cover any of the write-protect area.

■Notes on Using SmartMedia with a PC

h If you intend to take photos using a SmartMedia that

has been used on a PC, format the SmartMedia on
your camera.

h When you format a SmartMedia in the camera and

then shoot and record images, a directory (folder) is
automatically created. Image data is then recorded in
this directory.

h Do not change or delete the directory (folder) names

or file names on the SmartMedia from your PC as this
will make it impossible to use the SmartMedia in your
camera.

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h Always use the camera to erase image data on a

SmartMedia.

h To edit image data, copy the image data to the PC’s

hard disk and then edit the copied data.

Be sure to use your PC’s disk eject function

(right-click the removable disk icon in the “My
Computer” window and then click “Eject”) when
you eject a SmartMedia from the PC card reader
or PC card adapter.
When you are using a USB connection, you
should also select and left-click the eject button
for “USB disc/mass storage” in the taskbar.
If you do not use the correct eject procedure,
the SmartMedia may be damaged due to write­behind cashing.

■Specifications

Type

Operating voltage 3.3V
Conditions for use Temperature:

Dimensions 37 mm × 45 mm × 0.76 mm

Image memory card for digital cameras
(SmartMedia)

0°C to +40°C (+32°F to +104°F)
Humidity:
80% or less (no condensation)

(1.45 in. × 1.77 in. × 0.03 in.) (W × H × D)

Warning Displayed Explanation Remedy

(Lit red)

(Blinking red)

The battery in the camera is fully depleted or
very low on charge.

There is no SmartMedia loaded or a 5 V
SmartMedia is loaded the wrong way round.

i The SmartMedia is not formatted.
i The SmartMedia contact area is soiled.

i Camera fault.

i The SmartMedia contact area is soiled.
i The SmartMedia is damaged.
i

The SmartMedia format is incorrect.

i Camera fault.

The SmartMedia is fully recorded.

The SmartMedia is write-protected.

Replace the battery or have new battery ready.

Load the SmartMedia (3.3V) in the correct
direction.

i Wipe the contact area on the SmartMedia with

a soft dry cloth. It may be necessary to format
the SmartMedia. If the error message is still
displayed, replace the SmartMedia.

i Contact your FUJIFILM dealer.

i Wipe the contact area on the SmartMedia with

a soft dry cloth. It may be necessary to format
the SmartMedia. If the error message is still
displayed, replace the SmartMedia.

i Contact your FUJIFILM dealer.

Erase some images or use a SmartMedia that
has ample free space.

Use a SmartMedia that is not write-protected.

Warning Displays

Warning Displayed Explanation Remedy

i Images cannot be played back.

i Wipe the contact area on the SmartMedia with

a soft dry cloth. It may be necessary to format
the SmartMedia.

i Contact your FUJIFILM dealer.
i You cannot play back movies that are more

than 20 seconds long.

i Audio files cannot be played back.

i Re-insert the SmartMedia or switch the

camera off and then on again.

i Use a new SmartMedia.

i The voice memo cannot be played back.
i Contact your FUJIFILM dealer.

Use flash photography. However, a tripod
should be used for some scenes and modes.

frame using the camera on which the protection
was first applied.

v

i

An attempt was made to playback a frame not
recorded on this camera.

i The SmartMedia contact area is soiled.

i Camera fault.
i You attempted to play a movie with a

recording time longer than 20 seconds.

i You attempted to play back an audio file

recorded on a FinePix 50i.

The frame number has reached 999–9999. Take the shot using a formatted SmartMedia.

i The data could not be recorded due to a

SmartMedia error or a connection error
between the SmartMedia and camera.

i The photographed image cannot be recorded

as it is too large to fit in the available space on
the SmartMedia.

i The voice memo file is faulty.
i Camera fault.

There is a strong likelihood of camera shake
because the shutter speed is slow.

A protected frame was erased. Protected files cannot be erased. Unprotect the

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Warning Displayed Explanation Remedy

Outside the AE continuous range. The shot can be taken, but the exposure will not

The AF (auto focus) cannot work effectively.

Prints were specified for more than 1000 frames
in the DPOF frame settings.

Camera malfunction or fault.

The lens cover is faulty.

i You specified more than 256 audio index

markers.

i You tried to set an audio index marker in a file

recorded on a camera that does not support
audio indexing.

Because you used a SmartMedia that was
formatted on a PC, the timing for recording does
not match that used for shooting.

be correct.

i If the image is too dark, take the picture at a

distance of around 2 m (6.6 ft.) from the subject.

i Use AF lock to take the picture.

The maximum number of frames for which prints
can be specified on the same SmartMedia is 999.
Copy the images for which you want to order
prints onto another SmartMedia and then
specify the DPOF settings.

i Switch the camera on again, taking care not to

touch the lens.

i Switch the camera off and on again.

i Switch the camera on again, taking care not to

touch the lens.

i Switch the camera off and on again.
i Delete some unwanted audio index markers

and then set the new markers again.
Alternatively, continue audio recording without
setting audio index markers.

i You cannot set audio index markers in this

file. Record the audio file on a camera that
supports audio indexing.

Use a SmartMedia that was formatted on your
camera.

Troubleshooting e If you think the camera is faulty, check the following once more

Troubleshooting e If you think the camera is faulty, check the following once more

Troubleshooting Possible causes Solutions

I tried to charge the
battery but the self-timer
lamp does not light.

The self-timer lamp flashes
during charging and I can’t
charge the battery.

No power.

Power cuts out during
operation.

Battery runs out quickly.

No photograph is taken
when the shutter button is
pressed.

i There is no battery in the camera.
i The camera and AC power adapter are not

connected correctly.

i The battery terminals are dirty.

i The battery is faulty or flat.

i The battery is exhausted.
i The AC power adapter plug has come out of

the power outlet.

i The battery is loaded the wrong way round.

The battery is exhausted. Load a new fully charged battery.

i You are using the camera in extremely cold

conditions.

i The terminals are soiled.

i The battery is flat.

i No SmartMedia is loaded.
i The SmartMedia is fully recorded.

i The SmartMedia is write-protected.
i The SmartMedia is not formatted.

i The SmartMedia contact area is soiled.

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i Load the battery.
i Connect the camera and AC power adapter

correctly.

i Take the battery out briefly and then reload it.
i

Wipe the battery terminals with a clean, dry cloth.

i Load a new fully charged battery.

i Load a new fully charged battery.
i Plug the adapter back in.

i Load the battery in the correct direction.

i Put the battery in your pocket or another

warm place to heat it and then load it into the
camera just before you take a picture.

i Wipe the battery terminals with a clean, dry

cloth.

i Load a new fully charged battery.

i Load a SmartMedia.
i Insert a new SmartMedia or erase some

unwanted frames.

i Remove the write-protection.
i Format the SmartMedia.

i Wipe the SmartMedia contact area with

a clean dry cloth.

Troubleshooting Possible causes Solutions

No photograph is taken
when the shutter button is
pressed.

I can’t set voice memo.

I can’t set the self-timer.

I can’t use the flash to
take pictures.

I can only select
“Suppressed Flash” flash
mode.

I can’t select “Auto” or “Red-
eye Reduction” flash mode.

I can’t select “ Auto” or
“Slow Synchro” flash mode.

I can’t set the flash mode to “Red­eye Reduction” or “Slow Synchro”.

I can’t select “ Auto” or
“Forced Flash” flash mode.

i The SmartMedia is damaged.
i The Auto Power Off function has switched

the camera off.

i The battery is exhausted.

i Continuous shooting is selected.
i Scene position 40-frame continuous shooting

is selected.

i Scene position 40-frame continuous shooting

is selected.

i The flash is closed.
i You pressed the shutter button while the

flash was charging.

i The battery is exhausted.

i Continuous shooting is selected.
i The “Landscape” Scene Position setting or 40-

frame continuous shooting is selected.

“Aperture-priority Auto” mode is selected in the
Photography menu.

“Shutter-priority Auto” or “Manual exposure”
mode is selected in the Photography menu.

The “Sports” Scene Position setting is selected.

The “Night” Scene Position setting is selected.

i Load a new SmartMedia.
i Switch the camera on.

i Load a new fully charged battery.

i Set continuous shooting to OFF.
i Change the Scene Position setting or the

Photography mode.

i Change the Scene Position setting or the

Photography mode.

i Pop the flash up.
i Wait until charging is completed before

pressing the shutter button.

i Load a new fully charged battery.

i Set continuous shooting to OFF.
i Change the Scene Position setting or the

Photography mode.

Select “ Program Auto” mode in the
Photography menu.

Change the Scene Position setting or the
Photography mode.

Troubleshooting

e If you think the camera is faulty, check the following once more

Troubleshooting Possible causes Solutions

I can’t select continuous
shooting.

I can’t select Macro mode. The “Landscape”, “Sports” or “Night” Scene

I can’t select the focusing
mode.

I can’t select the AF AREA
focusing mode.

I can’t set the Brightness
(exposure compensation).

With the Quality set to

1

“

”, I can only select

NORMAL or FINE.

With the Quality set to “
I can only select NORMAL.

The photographed image
is dark even though I used
the flash.

The image is blurred.

i Voice memo is selected.
i Scene position 40-frame continuous shooting

is selected.

Position setting is selected.

The Photography mode is set to “Auto”. Set the Photography mode to “Manual”.

“Scene Position” is selected. Set the Photography mode to “Manual”.

“Shutter-priority Auto” or “Manual exposure”

mode is selected in the Photography menu.

Scene position 40-frame continuous shooting
is selected.

The sensitivity is set to 800 or 1600 (high-

1

”,

sensitivity photography) in the Photography menu.

i The subject is too far away.

i Your finger was covering the flash/flash

control sensor.

i The lens is dirty.
i You photographed scenery with Macro mode

selected.

i You took a close-up shot without selecting

Macro mode.

i Set voice memo to OFF.
i Change the Scene Position setting or the

Photography mode.

Change the Scene Position setting or the
Photography mode.

Set the Photography menu mode to “Program
Auto” or “Aperture-priority Auto”.

Change the Scene Position setting or the
Photography mode.

In the Photography menu, set the sensitivity
to 400 or less.

i Move to within the effective flash range

before taking the shot.

i Hold the camera correctly.

i Clean the lens.
i Cancel Macro mode.

i Select Macro mode.

Troubleshooting Possible causes Solutions

The image is blurred.

There is speckling on the
image.

The camera does not emit
any sound.

Frame erase does not
erase the frame.

The ERASE ALL function
does not erase all the frames.

I can’t format the
SmartMedia.

When the camera is connected
to a personal computer (PC),
the shot image appears on the
camera’s LCD monitor.

Nothing happens when I
use the camera switches.

The camera no longer
works correctly.

i You are shooting a subject that is not suited

to autofocusing.

The shot was taken with a slow shutter speed (long
exposure) in a high-temperature environment.

i The camera volume is set too low.
i The microphone was blocked during

shooting/recording.

i There is something covering the speaker

during playback.

i DPOF settings are specified for some

frames.

i Some frames may be protected.

The SmartMedia is write-protected. Remove the write-protection.

i The special FinePix F601 ZOOM USB cable

is not properly connected to the computer or
camera.

i The PC is not switched on.
i Camera malfunction.

i The battery is exhausted.

The camera has suffered an unforeseen
problem.

i Use AF/AE lock to take the shot.

This is a characteristic of CCDs and does not
indicate a camera fault.

i Adjust the volume.
i Take care not to block the microphone

during shooting/recording.

i Ensure that the speaker is uncovered.

i Cancel the DPOF settings and try again

(➡P.90).

i Unprotect frames using the camera on

which the protection was first applied.

(Peel off the write-protect sticker.)
i Set up the camera and the special FinePix

F601 ZOOM USB cable correctly.

i Switch the PC on.
i Briefly remove the battery or disconnect the AC

power adapter. Then reload the battery or
reconnect the AC power adapter and try again.

i Load a new fully charged battery.

Briefly remove the battery or disconnect the
AC power adapter. Then reload the battery or
reconnect the AC power adapter and try again.

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Specifications

System

h Model: Digital camera FinePix F601 ZOOM
h Number of effective pixels: 3.1million pixels
h CCD sensor

1/1.7-inch Super CCD in an interwoven pattern
Number of total pixels 3.3 million pixels

h Image file size

2832 × 2128 pixels (6.03 million pixels) / 2048 × 1536 pixels /
1280 × 960 pixels / 640 × 480 pixels

h File format

Still image: JPEG (Design rule for Camera File System

Movie: AVI format, Motion JPEG
Audio: WAV format

h Storage media: SmartMedia (3.3V)
h Viewfinder: Real image optical

■Standard number of shots per SmartMedia

File Size

Quality Mode

Image Data Size

MG-4S (4MB)
MG-8S (8MB)
MG-16S (16MB)
MG-32S (32MB)
MG-64S (64MB)
MG-128S (128MB)

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compliant), DPOF compatible

2832 × 2128

3

Approx.

1200KB

3

6
13
28
56

113

BASIC FINE

Approx.

460KB

FINE

Approx.

2400

1
3

6
13
26
53

NORMAL

KB

TM

2

Approx.

1300KB

8
17
33
68

137
27550102

2048 × 1536

2

6
12
25

h Lens: Super EBC Fujinon optical 3× zoom lens
h Aperture: F2.8-F4.5/F4.0-F6.3/F5.6-F8.8/F8.0-F12.4

h Focus: TTL contrast-type, Auto or Manual
h Focus distance: f = 8.3 mm-24.9 mm

(Equivalent to 36 mm-108 mm on a 35 mm camera)

h Exposure control

TTL 64-zones metering, Program AE (R • E • B • N •
M ), exposure compensation available in Manual

photography mode

h Sensitivity: Equivalent to ISO 160/200/400/800/1600
h White balance

Auto (In Manual modes, 7 positions can be selected.)

h Focal range

Normal: Approx. 60 cm (2.0 ft.) to infinity
Macro : Approx. 20 cm (0.7 ft.) to 80 cm (2.6 ft.)

h Shutter: Variable-speed, 3 sec. to 1/2000 sec. (depend

NORMAL

Approx.

Approx.

590KB

6
13
26
53

107
215

(automatically selected)

on Exposure mode)

1280 × 960

1

FINE

NORMAL NORMAL

Approx.

620KB

320KB

6
12
25
50

101
204

12
25
49

99
198
398

640 × 480

4

Approx.

130KB

30

61
122
247
497
997

Movie

(Video)

VGA

—

Approx. 6sec.

Approx.

sec.

13

sec.

Approx.

27

Approx.

sec.

55

Approx.

sec.

111

Approx.

sec.

223

Approx. 16sec.

Approx.

Approx.

Approx.

Approx.

Approx.

QVGA

—

33

66
135
271
544

sec.

sec.

sec.

sec.

sec.

Audio

recording

—

—

Approx. 8min.

Approx.

min.

16

min.

Approx.

33

Approx.

min.

67

Approx.

min.

135

Approx.

min.

272

h Flash: Auto flash using flash control sensor

Effective range: Wide-angle Approx. 0.2 m-4.7 m

Flash modes: Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Forced Flash,

h Erase modes: ERASE FRAME, ERASE ALL FRAMES,

h LCD monitor

1.5-inches, low-temperature polysilicon TFT 110,000 pixels

h Video output

NTSC (U.S.A./Canada model) / PAL (Europe model)

h Self-Timer: 10 sec. timer clock

(7.8 in.-15.4 ft.)
Telephoto Approx. 0.2 m-3 m (7.8 in.-9.8 ft.)

Slow Synchro

FORMAT (initialize)

Input/Output Terminals

h DC Input: To connect the AC power Adapter AC-5VS/

h Cradle connection socket: Connects to the optional cradle

AC-5VHS

Power Supplyand Others

h Power supply

Use one of the following

• Rechargeable Battery NP-60 or AC Power Adapter
AC-5VS/AC-5VHS

■Available shots / time using the battery (When fully
charged)

Battery Type No. of Shots

LCD monitor ON

NP-60

Approx. 150
Approx. 300

Audio Recording
Approx. 2 hour
Approx. 4 hourLCD monitor OFF

The number of shots shown here is an approximate guide to
the number of consecutive shots that can be taken based on
50% flash usage at normal temperatures. However, the actual
number of available shots will vary depending on the ambient
temperature when the camera is used and the amount of
charge in the battery. The number of available shots or
available shooting time will be lower in cold conditions.

h Conditions for use

Temperature: 0°C to +40°C (+32°F to +104°F)
80% humidity or less (no condensation)

h Camera dimensions (W/H/D)

72.0 mm × 93.0 mm × 34.0 mm / 2.8 in. × 3.7 in. × 1.3 in.
(not including accessories and attachments)

h Camera mass (weight): 220 g / 7.8 oz.

(not including accessories, batteries or SmartMedia)

h Weight for photography: Approx. 250 g / 8.8 oz.

(including batteries and SmartMedia)

h Accessories: See P.7
h Optional Accessories: See P.111-112

✽

These specifications are subject to change without notice.

✽

The LCD monitor on your digital camera is manufactured
using advanced high-precision technology. Even so, small
bright points and anomalous colors (particularly around
text) may appear on the monitor. These are normal display
characteristics and do not indicate a fault with the monitor.
This phenomenon will not appear on the recorded image.

✽ The operation error may be caused in a digital camera

by the strong radio interference (i. e. electric fields, static
electricity, line noise, etc.).

Explanation of Terms

DPOF:

Digital Print Order Format
DPOF is a format used for recording information on
a storage media (image memory card, etc.) that
allows you to specify which of the frames shot using
a digital camera are printed and how many prints
are made of each image.

EV:

A number that denotes Exposure Value. The EV is
determined by the brightness of the subject and
sensitivity (speed) of the film or CCD. The number
is larger for bright subjects and smaller for dark
subjects. As the brightness of the subject changes,
a digital camera maintains the amount of light
hitting the CCD at a constant level by adjusting the
aperture and shutter speed.
When the amount of light striking the CCD doubles,
the EV increases by 1. Likewise, when the light is
halved, the EV decreases by 1.

JPEG:

Joint Photographics Experts Group
A file format used for compressing and saving color
images. The compression ratio can be selected, but
the higher the compression ratio, the poorer the
quality of the expanded image.

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Motion JPEG:

A type of AVI (Audio Video Interleave) file format
that handles images and sound as a single file.
Images in the file are recorded in JPEG format.
Motion JPEG can be played back by QuickTime 3.0
or later.

PC Card:

A generic term for cards that meet the PC Card
Standard.

PC Card Standard:

A standard for PC cards determined by the
PCMCIA.

PCMCIA:

Personal Computer Memory Card International
Association (US).

VGA/QVGA:

Graphics standards for PCs. Images are displayed
at 640 × 480 and 320 × 240 pixels respectively.

WAVE:

A standard format used on Windows systems for
saving audio data. WAVE files have the “.WAV” file
extension and the data can be saved in either
compressed or uncompressed format. This camera
use PCM recording.
WAVE files can be played back on a personal
computer using the following software:
Windows : MediaPlayer
Macintosh: QuickTime Player

✽ QuickTime 3.0 or later

White Balance:

Whatever the kind of the light, the human eye
adapts to it so that a white object still looks white.
On the other hand, devices such as digital cameras
see a white subject as white by first adjusting the
color balance to suit the color of the ambient light
around the subject. This adjustment is called
matching the white balance. A function that
automatically matches the white balance is called
an Automatic White Balance function.

Safety Notes

h To ensure that you use your FinePix F601 ZOOM

camera correctly, read these Safety Notes and your
Owner’s Manual carefully beforehand.

h After reading these Safety Notes, store them in a safe

place.

About the Icons

The icons shown below are used in this document to
indicate the severity of the injury or damage that can
result if the information indicated by the icon is ignored
and the product is used incorrectly as a result.

This icon indicates that death or

WARNING

CAUTION

The icons shown below are used to indicate the nature
of the information which is to be observed.

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serious injury can result if the
information is ignored.

This icon indicates that personal
injury or material damage can
result if the information is ignored.

Triangular icons notify the user of information
requiring attention (“Important”).

Circular icons with a diagonal bar notify the
user that the action indicated is prohibited
(“Prohibited”).

Filled circles with an exclamation mark notify
the user of an action that must be performed
(“Required”).

If a problem arises, switch the camera
off, remove the battery, disconnect
and unplug the AC power adapter.

Continued use of the camera when it is
emitting smoke, is emitting any unusual
odor, or is in any other abnormal state
can cause a fire or electric shock.
h Contact your FUJIFILM dealer.

Do not allow water or foreign objects
to enter the camera.

If water or foreign objects get inside the
camera, switch the camera off, remove
the battery and disconnect and unplug
the AC power adapter.
Continued use of the camera can cause
a fire or electric shock.
h Contact your FUJIFILM dealer.

Do not place the camera on an
unstable surface.

This can cause the camera to fall or tip
over and cause injury.

Never attempt to modify or disassemble
the camera. (Never open the casing.)

Do not use the camera when it has been
dropped or the casing is damaged.
This can cause a fire or electric shock.
h Contact your FUJIFILM dealer.

WARNING

Unplug from

power socket.

Do not

disassemble.

Do not use the camera in the bathroom or
shower.

This can cause a fire or electric shock.

Never attempt to take pictures while in
motion.

Do not use the camera while you are walking
or operating a moving car or other vehicle.
This can result in you falling down or being
involved in a traffic accident.

Do not touch any metal parts of the
camera during a thunderstorm.

This can cause an electric shock due to
induced current from the lightning discharge.

Do not use the batteries except as
specified.

Load the batteries with the poles positioned
as indicated by the > and < marks.

Do not heat, modify or attempt to
disassemble the batteries.
Do not drop or subject the batteries to
impacts.
Do not attempt to recharge lithium or
alkaline batteries.
Do not store the batteries with metallic
products.

Any of these actions can cause the batteries to
burst or leak and cause fire or injury as a result.

Do not use in the

bathroom or shower.

Use only the batteries or AC power
adapter specified for use with this camera.
Do not use voltages other than the
power supply voltage shown.

The use of other power sources can cause
a fire.

If the battery leaks and fluid gets into
your eyes or comes into contact with
your skin or clothing, this can cause
injury or loss of eyesight. Immediately
flush the affected area thoroughly with
clean water and seek medical treatment.

When discarding or storing batteries,
cover the battery terminals with
insulation tape.

h Contact with other metallic objects or

batteries could cause the batteries to
ignite or burst.

Do not use the charger to charge
batteries other than those specified here.

The charger is designed for Fujifilm HR-AA
NiMH batteries. Using the charger to
charge conventional batteries or other
types of rechargeable batteries can cause
the batteries to leak fluid, overheat or burst.

WARNINGWARNING

Safety Notes

CAUTION CAUTION

When charging ends, unplug the
charger from the power socket.

Leaving the charger plugged into the
power socket can cause a fire.

Do not use this camera in locations
severely affected by oil fumes, steam,
humidity or dust.

This can cause a fire or electric shock.

Do not leave this camera in places
subject to extremely high temperatures.

Do not leave the camera in locations such
as a sealed vehicle or in direct sunlight.
This can cause a fire.

Keep out of the reach of small children.

This product could cause injury in the
hands of a child.

Do not place heavy objects on the
camera.

This can cause the heavy object to tip
over or fall and cause injury.

Do not move the camera while the AC
power adapter is still connected.
Do not pull on the connection cord to
disconnect the AC power adapter.

This can damage the power cord or
cables and cause a fire or electric shock.

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Do not cover or wrap the camera or the
AC power adapter in a cloth or quilt.

This can cause heat to build up and
distort the casing or cause a fire.

When you are cleaning the camera or
you do not plan to use the camera for
an extended period, remove the
battery and disconnect and unplug
the AC power adapter.

Failure to do so can cause a fire or
electric shock.

Using a flash too close to a person’s
eyes may temporarily affect the
eyesight.

Take particular care when photographing
infants and young children.

Request regular internal testing and
cleaning for your camera.

Build-up of dust in your camera can
cause a fire or electric shock.
h Contact your FUJIFILM dealer to

request internal cleaning every 2 years.

EC Declaration of Conformity

We

:

Name

:

Address

declare that the product
Product Name : FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA FinePix F601 ZOOM
Manufacture’s Name : Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd.
Manufacture’s Address : 26-30, Nishiazabu 2-chome, Minato-ku,

is in conformity with the following Standards

following the provision of the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC, 92/31/EEC and
93/68/EEC)and Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC).

Safety :EN60950
EMC :EN55022 :1998 Classe B

Fuji Photo Film (Europe)G.m.b.H.
Heesenstrasse 31
40549 Dusseldorf, Germany

Tokyo 106-8620, Japan

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

Dusseldorf, Germany February 1, 2002

Place Date Signature/Managing Director

Bij dit produkt zijn batterijen geleverd. Wanneer deze leeg zijn, moet u ze niet

weggooien maar inleveren als KCA

Printed in Japan FGS-204101-FG

26-30, Nishiazabu 2-chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-8620, Japan