FujiFilm FINEPIX S2900 Series Owner's Manual

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BL01246-200

DIGITAL CAMERA

FINEPIX

S2900 Series

Owner's Manual

Thank you for your purchase of this

product. This manual describes how

to use your FUJIFILM FinePix $2900

series digital camera and the supplied [ software. Be sure that you have read and understood its contents before

using the camera.

Forinformation on related products, visit our website at

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BeforeYouBegin

FirstSteps

BasicPhotographyandPlayback

MoreonPhotography

MoreonPlayback

Movies

Connections

Menus

TechnicalNotes

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Appendix

IFor Your Safety

• Read Instructions: All the safety and operating instructions should be

read before the appliance is oper ated,

• Retain Instructions: The safety and operatirlg klstructions should be

retained for future reference

• Heed Warnings: All warnings on the appliance and in the operating in

structions should be adhered to,

• Follow Instructions: All operating and use instructions should be fol

lowed

Power Sources: This video product should be operated only from the

type of power source indicated on the marking label Ifyou are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your appliance dealer or local power company, For video

products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions

Grounding or Polarization: This video product is equipped with a polar ized alternating current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other) This plug will fit into the

power outlet only one way This is a safety feature Ifyou are unable to in sort the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug Ifthe plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do

IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS I

not defeat the safety purpose of the This video product should never be polarized plug placed near or over aradiator or heat

Alternate Warnings: This video product is equipped with a 3 wire grounding type plug, a plug having

a third (grounding) pin This plug will only fit into a grounding type power outlet This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do

not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding type plug

Overloading: Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this

can result in a risk of fire or electric shock,

Ventilation: Slots and openings inthe cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the video product and to protect it from overheating, and these open

ings must not be blocked or coy ered

The openings should never be

blocked by placing the video prod uct on a bed, sofa, rug, or other simi

lar surface

This video product should not be placed in a built in installatior_ such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the man

ufacturer's instructions have been

adhered to

not recommended by the video product manufacturer as they may

cause hazards Water and Moisture: Do not use this

video product near water for ex ample, near a bath tub, wash bowl,

kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet

basement, or near aswimming pool, and the like

Power-Cord Protection: Power Sup ply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular

attention to cords at plugs, conve nience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance

Accessnries: Do not place this video product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table, The video product may fall, causing serious in ]ury to a cMd or adult, and serious

damage to the appliance Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manu faeturer, or sold with the video prod

uct Any mounting of the appliance

should follow the manufacturer's in structions, and should use a mount

ing accessory recommended by the manufacturer

An appliance and cart corn

bination should be moved with

care Quickstops, excessive force, and uneven sur

faces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn

outside antenna or cable system is connected to the video product, be sure the antenna or able system is grounded so as to provide some

protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges Section 810 of the National Electri ai Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70, provides informa tion with respect to proper grounding

of the mast and supporting struc ture, grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding onductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection

to grounding electrodes, and require ments for the grounding electrode

For Your 5a_y

Power Lines: An outside antenna sys tern should not be located in the

vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits,

or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits When installing an outside antenna system, extreme

care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDINd AS PERNATIONAL ELEdTRICAL (-ODE

Ground Clam_Antenna

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System (NECART250, Conductors

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Cleaning: Unplug this video product from the wall outlet before dean

ing, Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Usea damp cloth for cleaning

Object and Liquid Entry: Never push objects of any kind into this video product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage

points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never

spill liquid of any kind on the video product

Lightning: For added protection for this video product receiver during a lightning storm, or when it is left

unattended and unused for long pe

riods of rime, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna

or cable system This will prevent damage to the video product due to

lightning and power line surges

Servicing: Do not attempt to service this video product yourself asopen

ing or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other

hazards Refer all servicing toquali

fled service personnel Damage RequiringService: Unplug this

video product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified set

vice personnel urlder the following conditions:

When the power supply cord or plug is damaged If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the video product

If the video product has been ex

posed to rain or water.

If the video product has been

dropped or the cabinet has been damaged,

If the video product does not op erate normally be following the operating instructions Adiust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an im

proper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the video prod

hlct to its normal operation When the video product exhibits a distinctchangein performance this

indicates a need for service

Replacement Parts: When replace merit parts are required, be sure

the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the

manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part,

Unauthorized substitutions may

result in fire, electric shock or other

hazards

SafetyCheck: Upon completion of any service or repairs to this video prod

uct, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the video product is in proper operating condition

For Your 5a_y

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I SafetyNotes I

• Make sure that you use your camera correctly Read these Safety Notes and your Owner's Manual carefully before use

• After reading these Safety Notes, store them in a safe place

I About the icons I

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

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

Donottouchanymetalpartsofth....... duringathunderst....

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

ightning discharge

For Your 5a_y

Donot heat,changeor takeapart the battery. Donotdropor subject the bat-

tery to impacts.Donotstore the batterywith metallic products.Donotuse chargersotherthanthe specifiedmodelto chargethebattery.

Any of t hese actio ns cancause t hebattery to buIst o r Ieaka nd cause

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Donot usevoltagesotherthan thepowersupplyvoltageshown.

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If the battery leaks andfluid getsincontact with youreyes,ski.... Iothing.

Flushtheaffected areawith clean water andseekmedicalattention orcall an

emergencynumberrght away.

Whencarryingthe battery, install it inadigital cameraor keep it inthe hard

..... Whenstoringthe battery, keepit inthe hard ..... Whendiscarding,

coverthebattery terminalswith insulationtape.

Contact wit h other m etallic o b]ects or bat tery could causeth e bat

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poweradapter.

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For Your 5a_y

Power Supply and Battery I If you are using a heating pad, take

Confirm your battery type before read I care not to place the battery di

L ing tle fo owing descrfptions j recdy against the pad The camera The following explains proper use of may not operate if you use a de

batteries and how to prolong their pleted battery in cold conditions life Incorrect use of batteries carl IChargingtheBattery cause shorter battery life, as well as • You carl dlarge the battery using leakage, excessive heat, fire or explo

sion

* When shipped, the battery is not

fully charged Always charge the

battery before using it. When carrying the battery, install it in a digital camera or keep it in the

soft case

• Battery Features

• The battery gradually loses its charge even when not used Use

a battery that has been charged recently (in the last day or two) to take pictures

• To maximize the life of the battery, turn the camera off as quickly as possible when it is not being used.

• The number of available frames will

be lower in cold locations or at low

temperatures. Take along a spare fully charged battery You can also increase the amount of power pro duced by putting the battery in your pocket or another warm place

to heat it and then loading it into the camera just before you take a picture

the battery charger (included)

The battery can be charged

at ambient temperatures be

tween O°C and +40°C (+32%

and +104°F) Refer to the Owner3

Monuo/for the time of charging

battery

You should charge the battery

at an ambient temperature be

tween +lO°C and +35°C (+50%

and +95%), If you charge the battery at a temperature outside

this range, charging takes longer

because the performance of the battery is impaired

You cannot charge the battery

at temperatures of 0°C (+32°F) or below

• The Rechargeable Lithium ion Bat tery does not need to be fully dis charged or exhausted fiat before

being charged

• The battery may feel warm after it

has been charged or immediately

after being used This is perfectly

normal

• Do not recharge a fully charged

battery

• Battery Life At normal temperatures, the bat tery carl be used at least 300 times

If the time for which the battery

provides power shortens markedly, this indicates that the battery has reached the end of its effective life

and should be replaced

• Noteson storage

• Ira battery is stored for long periods while charged, the performance of

the battery can be impaired If the

battery will not be used for some

time, run the battery out before

storing it

• If you do not intend to use the camera for a long period of time,

remove the battery from the cam

era

• Store the battery in a cod place,

The battery should be stored in

a dry location with an ambient

temperature between +15°C and

+25°C (+5g°F and +77°F) Do not leave the battery in hot or

extremely cold places

• Handlingthe Battery

[autions for YourSafety:

• Do not carry or store battery with

metal objects such as necklaces or hairpins.

• Do not heat the battery or throw it

into a fire

• Do not attempt to take apart or change the battery

• Do not recharge the battery with chargers other those specified

• Dispose of used battery promptly

• Do not drop the battery or other wise subject it to strong impacts

• Do not expose the battery to wa ter

• Always keep the battery terminals dean

• Do not store batteries in hot plac es. Also, if you use the battery for a long period, the camera body and the battery itself will become

warm This is normal Use the AC

power adapter if you are taking pictures or viewing images for a

long period of time

For details on the batteries that

you can use, refer to the Owner's Monuo/of your camera

• (autions for UsingBattery

• Do not heat the batteries or throw them into a fire

• Do not carry or store batteries with

metal objects such as necklaces or hairpins

• Do not expose the batteries to wa ter, and keep batteries from getting

wet or stored in moist locations

• Do not attempt to take apart or change the batteries, including

battery casings,

• Do not subject the batteries to

strong impacts

• Do not use batteries that are leak

ing, deformed, discolored

For Y_uy S_:7_ty

• Do not store batteries in warm or humid places

• Keep the batteries out of reach of babies and small children

• Make sure that the battery polarity

((+.,and _,) is correct

• Do not use new with used batter

ies Do not use charged and dis charged batteries together

• Do not use different types or brands of batteries at the same

time

• If you do not intend to use the

camera for a long period of time, remove the batteries from the

camera Note if the camera is left with the batteries removed, the time and date settings are cleared

• The batteries feel warm right aft

ter being used Before removing the batteries, turn the camera off

and wait for the batteries to cool down

• Since batteries do not work well in

cold weather or locations, warm the batteries by placing them in side your garments before use

Batteries do not work well when

cold They will work again when the temperature returns to normal

• Soil (such as fingerprints) on the battery terminals makes the bat

reties charge less reducing the

number of images, Carefully wipe

the battery terminals with a soft dry cloth before loading

z_lf any liquid at all leaks from

the batteries, wipe the battery compartment thoroughly and

then load new batteries

zAIf any battery fluid comes into

contact with your hands or clothing, flush the area thor

oughly with water Note that

battery fluid can cause loss

of eyesight if it gets into your eyes If this occurs, do not rub

your eyes Flush the fluid out with clean water and contact

your physician for treatment

• Using the AA-sizeNi-MHbatteries

correctly

• NiMH batteries left unused in storage for long periods can be

come "deactivated" Also, repeat edly charging Ni MH batteries that are only partially discharged

can cause them to suffer from the "memory effect" Ni MH batteries

that are "deactivated" or affected

by "memory" suffer from the prob lem of only providing power for a

short time after being charged, To prevent this problem, discharge

and recharge them several times

using the camera's "Discharging rechargeable batteries" function

Deactivation and memory are spe

ciflcto Ni MH batteries and are not

in fact battery faults

See Owner's Monuo/for the proce- dure for "Discharging rechargeable

batteries"

_CAUTION

Do not use the "Discharging re chargeable batteries" function when

alkaline batteries being used

• To charge Ni MH batteries, use the quick battery charger (sold sepa

rately), Refer to the instructions supplied with the charger to make

sure that the charger is used cor recfly

• Do not use the battery charger to charge other batteries

• Note that the batteries feel warm after being charged

• Due to the way the camera is con

strutted, a small amount of current is used even when the camera is

turned off, Note in particular that

leaving NiMH batteries in the camera for a long period will over discharge the batteries and may

render them unusable even after

recharging

• Ni MH batteries will serf discharge even when not used, and the time for which they can be used may be

shortened as a result

• Ni MH batteries will deteriorate

rapidly if over discharged (eg,

by discharging the batteries in a flashlight) Use the "Discharging re chargeable batteries function pro vided in the camera to discharge

the batteries

• Ni MH batteries have a limited service lif_, If a battery can only

be used for a short time even after repeated discharge charge cycles,

it may have reached the end of its service life

• Disposingof Batteries

• When disposing of batteries, do so in accordance with your local

waste disposal regulations

• A(Power Adapter

Always use the A( Power Adapter with the camera The use of an AC

Power adapter other than FUJIFILM AC Power Adapter can be damaged to your digital camera

For details on the AC power adapter, refer to the Owner's Monuo/of your

camera

• Use the AC power adapter for in

door use only

• Plug the connection cord plug se

curdy into the DC input terminal,

• Turn off the FUJIFILM Digital cam

era before disconnecting the cord from the DC input terminal To dis connect, pull out the plug gently

Do not pull on the cord,

• Do not use the AC power adapter

with any device other than your camera

• During use, the AC power adapter

will become hot to the touch This

is normal

vii

For Your 5a_y

viii

• Do not take apart the AC power adapter Doing so could be dan gerous

• Do not use the AC power adapter in a hot and humid place

• Do not subject the AC power adapter to strong shocks

• The AC power adapter may emit a

humming This is normal,

• Ifused near a radio, the At_ power adapter may cause static If this

happens, move the camera away

from the radio

I Before Using the Camera ] Do not aim the camera at extremely

bright light sources, such as the sun in a cloudless sky, Failure to observe

this precaution could damage the camera image sensor

• TestShotsPrior to Photography

For important photographs (such as weddir_gs and overseas trips), always

take a test shot and view the im age to make sure that the camera is

working normally

• FUJIFILM Corporation cannot ac cept liability for any incidental

losses (such asthe costs of photog

raphy or the loss of income from photography) incurred as a result

of fauks with this product

• 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 ap

ply to the photographing of stage performances, entertainments and

exhibits, even when intended purely for personal use, Users are also asked to note that the transfer of Memory

Card containing images or data pro retted under copyright laws is only permissible within the restrictions imposed by those copyright laws

• HandlingYourDigital (amera To ensure that images are recorded correctly, do not subject the camera

to impact or shock while an image is

being recorded

• LiquidCrystal

If the LCD monitor is damaged, take particular care with the liquid crystal in the monitor If any of the follow

ing situations arise, take the urgent action indicated

• If liquid crystal comes in contact

with your skin: Wipe the area with a cloth arm then wash thoroughly with soap

and running water

• Ifliquid crystal gets into your eye:

Flush the affected eye with clean water for at least 1S minutes and then seek medical assistance

• Ifliquid crystal is swallowed: Flush your mouth thoroughly with

water Drink large quantities ofwa ter and ind uce vomiting Then seek

medical assistance

• TrademarkInformation

• ,_,£_,,,,and xD-Picture Card TM are trademarks of FUJlFILM Corpora

tion

• IBM PC/AT is a registered trademark of International Business Machines

Corp oftheUSA,

• Macintosh, QuickTime, and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc in the

US,A and other countries

• Windows 7, Windows Vista and the Windows logo are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies,

• IrSimple TM Trademark is owned by the Infrared Data Association ®

• IrSSTM Trademark or IrSimpleShot TM Trademark is owned by the Infra

red Data Association _

• SDHC logo is a trademark.

• HDMllogoisatrademark,

• YouTube is a trademark of Google

Inc

• Other company or product names are trademarks or registered trade

marks of the respective compa nies

• Noteson Electrical Interference

If the camera is to be used in hos

pitais 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

• Explanation ofColorTelevision

System

NTSC: National Television System

Committee, color television telecasting specifications adopted mainly in the USA,

Canada and Japan

PAL: Phase Alternation by Line, a

color television system ad opted mainly by European

countries and China

• Exif Print (Exifver. 2.3)

Exif Print Format is a newly revised digital camera file format that con rains a variety of shooting informa don for optimal printing

IMPORTANT NOTICE:Read Before

Using the Software I

Direct or indirect export, in whole or in part, of licensed software without

the permission of the applicable governing bodies is prohibited

About This Manual

Before using the camera, read this manual and the warnings on pages ii-viii. For information on spe-

cific topics, consult the sources below.

Know what you want to do but don't know the The "Table of Contents" gives an overview of the

name for it? Find the answer in "Camera Q & A." entire manual. The principal camera operations

.... are listed here. ........

The meanings of some technical terms may be See the _sic Uanual for restrictions on the op- found in each shooting mode.

here. tions available

J !i !_

Picturescan be stored on optional SDor SDHCmemory cards. Inthis manual,SDmemory cards are referred to

as "memory cards." For more information, seepage 10.

Camera Q & A

Find items by task.

Camera Setup

. _ _

How do Iset the camera clock? CarlI setthe clock to local time when I travel?

How do I keep the display from turning off automatically? How do I maketile display brighter or darker?

How do Istop the camera beeping and clicking? CarlIchange the sound the shutter makes?

What do the icons in tile display mean? How much charge is left in the battery?

CarlI increasethe capacity of rechargeable Ni-MH batteries?

Dateand time

Time difference

Auto power off LCDbrightness

Operation and shutter volume

Silent mode

Shutter sound

Displays

Battery level

Discharge

101 101

102

Sharing Pictures

CarlI print pictures on my home printer? I Printing pictures I 60

_m_mQ&A

Taking Pictures

How carl Iavoid blurred pictures? How can l makegood portraits? Carlthe cameraautomatically adjust settings for different scenes?

CarlIchoose my own settings for different scenes? How carl I be suremy subject issmiling when Itakea photograph?

How carl I be surethat nobody blinked when tile photo was taken? How do Ishoot close-ups?

How do I keep the flash from firing? How do Istop my subjects' eyesglowing redwhen I usetile flash? How do I"fill-in" shadows on backqit subjects?

How do Itake aseriesof pictures inasingle burst? How do Itake agroup portrait that includes tile photographer?

How do Ishoot apanorama? CarlIchoose shutter speed and aperture?

CarlI saveand recallcamera settings? How do Iadjust exposure? How do I keep a moving subject in focus?

How do Ishoot movies? How do Iframe pictures in the viewfinder?

Dual ISmode

Intelligent FaceDetection

SRt_iiil mode

Sceneposition

Smiledetection

Blinkdetection

Macro mode (close-ups)

Flashmode

Continuous Shooting mode

Self-timer mode

Motion panorama

P,5, A, and M modes

Cmode

Exposurecompensation

Tracking

Recording movies

EVF/I.CDbutton

17 31

15 21

22 32 35

77 24

26 3O

43 81

_m_m Q &A

Viewing Pictures

How do Iview my pictures? How carl Idelete pictures easily? How carl I select and delete individual pictures or delete all pictures

at once? Carl Izoom in ors pictures during playback?

Carl I mark images with favorite (*) rating? How do Iview a lot of pictures at once?

Carl Icreate photobooks from my favorite pictures? How do Ifind pictures?

Carl I protect my pictures from accidental deletion? Carl I hide the icons in the display when viewing my pictures?

Carl I select pictures for upload to YouTubeTW? Carl I select pictures for upload to Facebook?

Single-frame playback

The _ button

Deleting pictures

Playbackzoom

* Favorites

Multi-frame playback

Photobook assist

Image search

Protect

Choosing adisplay format

Uploading pictures

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45 45

47 49

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Table of Contents

For Your Safety .................................................................................ii

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ......................................ii

Safety Notes ....................................................................................iv

About This Manual .........................................................................ix

Camera Q & A .....................................................................................x

Bef Begi

Introduction .......................................................................................1

Symbols and Conventions ..........................................................1

Supplied Accessories ....................................................................1

Parts of the Camera .......................................................................2

Camera Displays ..........................................................................4

The Mode Dial ..............................................................................6

The Strap and Lens Cap ................................................................7

Inserting the Batteries ..................................................................8

Inserting a Memory Card ...........................................................10

Turning the Camera on and Off ...............................................13

Shooting Mode .............................................................................13

Playback Mode .............................................................................. 13

Basic Setup .......................................................................................14

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Taking Pictures in SR_Ti_ (Scene Recognition) Mode.. 1S

Viewing Pictures ............................................................................20

Shooting Mode ............................................................................... 21

SRNIiTil SCENE RECOGNITION ................................................. 21

I_ AUTO ..........................................................................................21

SP SCENE POSITION ....................................................................21

i_"_MA1MOTION PANORAMA .....................................................24

P: PROGRAM AE ............................................................................26

S: SHUTTER PRIORITY AE ...........................................................27

A: APERTURE PRIORITY AE ........................................................28

M: MANUAL ....................................................................................29

C: CUSTOM MODE ........................................................................30

Intelligent Face Detection .........................................................31

Blink Detection .............................................................................32

Focus Lock ........................................................................................33

Macro and Super Macro Modes (Close-ups) ...............35

_. Using the Flash (Intelligent Flash) .....................................36

Continuous Shooting (Burst Mode) ................................38

[] Instant Zoom ............................................................................40

[] Exposure Compensation .....................................................42

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Playback Options ...........................................................................44

Playback Zoom ..............................................................................45

Favorites: Rating Pictures ....................................................4S

Viewing Photo Information ......................................................46

Multi-Frame Playback .................................................................47

Viewing Panoramas ......................................................................48

[] PhotoBook Assist ....................................................................49

Creating a PhotoBook ................................................................49

Viewing PhotoBooks ..................................................................SO

Editing and Deleting PhotoBooks .........................................SO

[] Image Search ............................................................................$1

[] Deleting Pictures ....................................................................$2

Deleting One Picture ..................................................................$2

Deleting Multiple Pictures .......................................................$3

Deleting All Pictures ...................................................................54

Movi

Recording Movies ...................................................................55

[] Viewing Movies .......................................................................57

Viewing Pictures on TV ...............................................................58

Printing Pictures via USB ...........................................................60

Connecting the Camera ............................................................60

Printing Selected Pictures ........................................................60

Printing the DPOF Print Order ................................................61

Creating a DPOF Print Order ....................................................63

Viewing Pictures on a Computer ............................................66

Installing the Software ...............................................................66

Connecting the Camera ............................................................70

Using the Menus: Shooting Mode .........................................72

Using the F-Mode Menu ..........................................................72

F-Mode Menu Options .............................................................73

[] ISO ............................................................................................73

[] IMAGE SIZE............................................................................74

[] FINEPIX COLOR ....................................................................75

Using the Shooting Menu .........................................................7S

Shooting Menu Options ............................................................76

[] SELF-TIMER ............................................................................77

[] IMAGE QUALITY ..................................................................78

[] WHITE BALANCE .................................................................79

IF] SHARPNESS ...........................................................................80

[] PHOTOMETRY ......................................................................80

[] AF MODE ................................................................................81

[] AE BRACKETING ..................................................................82

[] FLASH ......................................................................................82

UsingtheMenus:PlaybackMode..........................................83

UsingtheF-Mode Menu ..........................................................83

F-Mode Menu Options .............................................................83

[] SLIDE SHOW .........................................................................84

Using the Playback Menu .........................................................85

Playback Menu Options .............................................................85

[] MARK FOR UPLOAD TO ....................................................86

l_ RED EYE REMOVAL .............................................................88

[] PROTECT ................................................................................89

[] CROP ........................................................................................90

[] RESIZE .....................................................................................91

[] IMAGE ROTATE .....................................................................92

[] VOICE MEMO ........................................................................93

The Setup Menu .............................................................................95

Using the Setup Menu ...............................................................95

Setup Menu Options ...................................................................96

[] TIME DIFFERENCE ...............................................................98

[] FORMAT ..................................................................................99

[] IMAGE DISP. ..........................................................................99

[] FRAME NO .......................................................................... 100

[] PLAYBACK VOLUME .........................................................101

[] LCD BRIGHTNESS ..............................................................101

[] AUTO POWER OFF ............................................................101

[] DIGITAL ZOOM ..................................................................101

[] DISCHARGE (Ni-MH Batteries Only) ......................... 102

Optional Accessories ................................................................103

Accessories from FUJIFILM ....................................................104

Caring for the Camera ..............................................................105

Troubleshooting .........................................................................106

Warning Messages and Displays ..........................................113

Glossary ...........................................................................................117

Memory Card Capacity .............................................................I18

Specifications ................................................................................119

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Symbols and Conventions

The following symbols are used in this manual:

Caution:This information should be read before use to ensure correct operation.

4t-Note:Points to note when using the camera.

Tip:Additional information that may be helpful when using the camera. _: }}

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Menus and other text in the camera monitor are shown in bold. In the illustrations in this manual, the

monitor display may be simplified for explanatory purposes. 1ii! ii!:

Supplied Accessories

The following items are included with the camera:

AA_/k_/ine(LR6)b_rseries(x4) U.SB-A/Vc_b/e .Strop

Lenscap CD-RO;/I

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Parts of the Camera

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

Strap eyelet....................................................7

Zoom control ...............................16, 45, 47

Shutter button ...........................................19

_] (IntdligentFaceDetecti0n)button.......31

(burstmode)button ..............................38

ON/OFF switch ..........................................13

Indicator lamp ............................................19

Mode dial ........................................................6

AF-assistilluminator ...............................34

Self-timer lamp ..........................................77

Flash..................................................................36

Flashpop-up button .............................36

Microphone .........................................55,93

Speaker...................................................57,94

Lens.........................................................13,119

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Electronic viewfinder ....................5

Selector button (seebelow)

Monitor ...................................................4

DISP(display)/BACKbutton ..................

....................................................17,18,45

[] (exposurec0mpensati0n/ph0t0inf0)

button ...........................................42, 46

Tripod mount

Battery-chamber cover ................8

Battery-chamber latch ..................8

EVF/LCD(displayselection)button ....5

[] (playback)button ...............20, 44

f (photomode)button ............72, 83

Terminal cover ..................58,60, 70 _,

Memory card slot ...........................11

Connector for USB-A/V cable .....

...................................................58, 60, 70

HDMI Mini Connector ................58

_m The Selector Button

MENU/OKbutton (pg. 14)

_ Tip:MonitorBrightness Pressingtile -:.6"button briefly increasesmonitor brightness, making the display easierto seein bright light. Nor- mal brightness isrestored when aphotograph istaken.

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Camera Displays

Thefollowing indicatorsmay appear during shooting and playback. Theindicators displayedvary with

camera settings.

• Shooting

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Number of available frames ............118

Image size .....................................................74

Focus warning ...........................................18

Silent mode .................................................18

Burst mode ..................................................38

Metering ........................................................80

Intelligent Face Detection

indicator .........................................................31

Shooting mode .........................................21

Flash mode ...................................................36

Macro (close-ups) mode .....................35

Self4imer indicator .................................77

Focus frame .................................................81

Blur warning ............................36, 109, 113

Date and time .............................................14

Shutter speed and aperture .............26

Sensitivity ......................................................73

Image quality ..............................................78

Monitor brightness ...................................3

FinePix color ................................................75

White balance ............................................79

Battery level .................................................16

Dual IS mode ..............................................17

Exposure indicator ..................................42

Exposure compensation

indicator .........................................................42

• Playback

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Gift image ....................................................44

Silent mode indicator ............................18

Red-eye removal indicator ................88

Intelligent Face Detection

indicator .........................................................31

Playback mode indicator ............20, 44

Protected image .......................................89

DPOF print indicator ..............................63

Voice memo indicator ...........................93

Photobook assist indicator ................49

Mark for upload to ...................................86

Frame number ........................................100

Rating ...............................................................45

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::iTheelectronic viewfinder provides tile same information as the monitor, and carl be usedwhen bright light- ::lingconditions make the display in tile monitor difficult to see. To switch between tile monitor and electronic

::iviewfinder,presstile I_VF/I.CI)button (your selection remainsin effect when tile camera isturned offor the mode

dial is rotated to another setting). ::i

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The Mode Dial

Toselect a shooting mode,align the mode iconwith the marknext to the

mode dial.

gd(AUTO):A simple "point-and-shoot"

de recommended for _st-time users

igital cameras (pg. 21).

SRE_i_ (SCENERECOGNITION):A "point-

and-shoot" mode in which the camera automatically adjusts settings to suit the

scene (pg. 15).

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SP (SCENEPOSITION):Choose a scene suit- ed to the subject or shooting conditions

"P, S,A, M: Select for full control over cam- i era settings including aperture (M and A)

and/or shutter speed (M and S) (pg 26)

L_...................................................................... .......

a panorama (pg. 24).

IThe Strap and Lens Cap

Attaching the Strap

Attach the strap to the two strap eyelets as shown

below.

[MCaution

Toavoid dropping tile camera, be surethe strap iscor-

rectly secured.

The Lens Cap _ Attach the lens cap as shown.

To avoid losing the lens cap, pass the supplied string through the eyelet ((_) and secure the lens cap to the strap ((_)).

Inserting the Batteries

The camera takes four AA alkaline, lithium, or rechargeable Ni-MH batteries. A set of four alkaline bat- teries is supplied with the camera. Insert the batteries in the camera asdescribed below.

Open the battery-chamber cover. Slide the battery-cham-

ber latch in the direction shown and open the bat-

tery-chamber cover.

_r-Note

Besuretile camera isoff before opening the bat- tery<hamber cover.

[M Cautions

•Do not open the battery<hamber cover when the camera is on. Failureto observe this pre- caution could result in damage to image files or memory cards.

• Do not use excessiveforce when handling the battery<hamber cover.

Insert the batteries. Insert the batteries in the

orientation shown by the "+" and "-" marks inside

the battery chamber.

IMCautions

•Insert the batteries in the correct orientation.

• Neverusebatterieswithpeel- B_eryc_sing

inqordamaqedmdnq ormix oldandnewbatteries,batter- ieswithdifferent(harqelevels, or batteriesof differenttypes.

Failure to observe these precautions could result

in the batteries leaking or

overheating.

• NeverusemanqaneseorNi-(dbatteries.

•The capacity of alkaline batteriesvaries with the manufacturer and drops at temperatures below

10°C/50°F; Ni-MH batteries are recommended.

• Fingerprints and other soil on the battery termi- nalscarl shorten battery life.

Pnserdng the 7_tterTe-;

3 Close the battery-chamber cover.

Close the battery-cham- ber cover and slide it in

until the latch clicks into place.

[M Caution

Do not use force. If tile battery-chamber cover does not close, check that the batteries are in the

correct orientation and try again.

%.Tip:UsinganACPowerAdapter

Tile camera carl be powered by an optional AC power adapter and DCcoupler (sold separately).

::::i%_ChoosingtheBatteryType

replacing the batteries

::::iwith batteries of a different type, :::iselecttile battery type using :::ittle[] BATTERYTYPE option !in tile setup menu (pg.97) to :::ensurethat tile battery level is :::displayedcorrectly and tile camera does not turn off

_:unexpectedly.

Inserting a Memory Card

The camera can store pictures on SD memory cards (sold separately).

• CompatibleMemoryCards SanDisk SD and SDHC memory cards have been approved for use in the camera. A complete list of approved memory cards is available at http://www.fujifilm.com/products/digitol_comer_s/index.html. Operation is not guaranteed with other cards. The camera can not be used with xD-Picture Cards or

MultiMediaCard (MMC) devices.

[M Caution Memory cards carl be locked, making it impossible to format the card or to record or delete

images. Before inserting a memory card, slide the write-protect switch to tile unlocked posi- tion.

/nsep'_ng _:_Memory d_r'H

• InsertingoMemoryCard

I Open the battery-chamber cover.

_r-Note

Be sure the camera is off before opening the battery-

chamber cover.

2 Insert the memory card.

Holding the memory card in the orientation shown below, slide it in until it clicks into place at the back of the slot.

3 Close the battery-chamber cover.

Close the battery-cham-

ber cover and slide it in until the latch clicks into

place.

RemovingMemoryCards

::::iAfterconfirming that the camera :::dsoff, press tile card in and then :::::releaseit slowly. The card carl ::::inow be removed by hand.

::::i[MCautions ;;i.Tile memory card may spring out if you remove:

;;i your finger immediately after pushing the card in. ;;i :::.Memory cards may be warm to the touch after be-

::: ing removed from the camera. This is normal and:, Besurecard isin correct orienta- does not indicate amalfunction. tion; do not insert at an angle or

useforce.

In_ep'_ ng _ MemoO/d_vd

Cautions

• Donotturnthecameraofforremovethememorycardwhilethememorycardisheinqformattedordataareheinqrecordedtoor

deletedfromthecardFailureto observe this precaution could damage the card

• Format memory cardsbefore first use,and be sureto reformat all memory cardsafter using them in a computer or other device. Formore information on formatting memory cards,see page 99.

•Memory cardsaresmallandcarlbeswallowed;keepoutofreachofchildren.Ifachildswallowsamemory card,

seekmedical assistanceimmediately.

• miniSDor microSDadapters that arelarger or smaller than tile standard dimensions of an SDcard may not elect normally; if the card does not eject, take tile camera to an authorized service representative. Do not forcibly remove tile card.

• Do not affix labelsto memory cards. Peeling labelscarl causecamera malfunction.

• Movie recording may be interrupted with some types of memory card. Usea card with a class4 write speed

(4MB/s)or better when shooting HD movies.

• Formatting amemory card in tile camera createsafolder in which pictures are stored. Do not renameor delete thisfolder or use a computer or other device to edit, delete, or rename image files. Always usethe camera to delete pictures from memory cards; before editing or renaming files, copy them to acomputer and edit or re- name the copies,not the originals.

Turning the Camera on and Off

Shooting Mode

Slide the ON/OFF switch in the direction shown

below. The lenswill extend automatically.

Slide the ON/OFF switch to turn the camera off.

%. Tip: Switchingto PlaybackMode Presstile [] button to start playback. Pressthe shutter button halfway to return to shooting mode.

[MCautions

• Forcibly preventing tile lens from extending could causedamage or product malfunction.

• Pictures carl be affected by fingerprints and other markson tile lens. Keep the lensclean.

• Tile ON/OFF button doesnot completely disconnect tile camerafrom its power supply.

Toturn the camera on and begin playback,press the [] button for about asecond.

Pressthe [] button again or slide the ON/OFF switch to turn the camera off.

%. Tip: Switchingto ShootingMode

To exit to shooting mode, press the shutter button halfway. Pressthe [] button to return to playback.

U',

%.Tip:AutoPowerOff

The camera will turn off automatically if no operations are performed for the length of time selected in the

I_1AUTO POWEROFF menu (see page 101).Toturn tile camera on, usethe ON/OFF switch or press the [] button for about a second.

I Basic Setup

A language-selection dialog is displayed the first time the camera is turned on. Set up the camera as described below (for information on resetting the clock or changing languages, see page 96).

Choose a language,

1,1Pressthe selector up or down to highlight a language.

EI_ILANG,

1.2PressMENU/OK.

2 Set the date and time,

2.1 Pressthe selector left or right to highlight the year, month, day, _A_

hour, or minute and press up or down to change. To change

the order in which the year, month, and day are displayed, high-

light the date format and press the selector up or down.

2.2Press MENU/OK.A battery type message will be displayed; if the type differs from the type inserted in the camera, use the setup

menu [] BATTERYTYPE option (pg. 97) to specify the correct

type.

%.Tip:TheCameraClock Ifthe batteries areremoved for an extended period, the camera clock and battery type will be resetand the lan-

guage-selection dialog will be displayed when tile cameraisturned on. If the batteries areleft intile camera for about 10hours, tile battery carl be removed for about 24 hours without resetting tile clock, language, or battery type.

ITaking Pictures in SR_ (Scene Recognition) Mode

This section describes how to take pictures in SR!_ITi_ mode.

1 Turn the camera on. %SR_ .................................................................................................................................................................................................

Slide the ON/OFF switch to turn the camera ::lil this mode, the camera au-

on. ::itomatically analyzestile tom-

_ ::positior_andsdectsascene

"T-" :{according to shooting condi-

_ :{tionsand the type of subject:

_ !° 0 (PORTRAIT):Human portrait Selected scene k subect

'_ _ * Q (LANDSCAPE):Man-made or natural landscape.

:{, _ (NIGHT):Poorly-lit landscape.

_ . " (D (MACRO):Subject close to camera.

2 Select SR!_Ii-_ mode. • _ (NIGHTPORTRAIT):Poorly-litportraitsubject.

Rotate the mode dial to SR!_II_i_. i:. @ (BACKLffPORTRAff):Backqitportraitsubject.

@ (AUTO)is selected if none of the above are detected.

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