FujiFilm ix-10 User Manual

User’s Manual

About this manual

This manual is designed to assist you in using the ix-10 Digital Camera. Information in this document has been carefully checked for accuracy; however, no guarantee is given to the correctness of the contents. The information in this document is subject to change without notice.

Edition

Edition, June, 2001

This document contains proprietary information protected by copyright. All rights are reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced by any mechanical, electronic or other means, in any form, without prior written permission of the manufacturer.

Declaration of conformity

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions:

♦ This device may not cause harmful interference.

♦ This device must accept any interference received, including

interference that may cause undesired operation.

Trademark recognition

Microsoft, MS-DOS and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp.

SmartMedia is a trademark of the Toshiba Corporation

Other product names used in this manual are the properties of their respective owners and are acknowledged.

EC Declaration of Conformity

Name: FUJIFILM AXIA CO., LTD

Address: 17-5 Shibuya 2 Chome, Shibuya-ku

Tokyo 150-0002 Japan

Declare that the product

Product Name:

Is in conformity with the following standards

Safety: EN60950

EMC: EN55022: 1997 Class B

EN50082-1 1997

EN61000-3-2/3 1995, EN61000-4-2/3/4/6/8/11 1995

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 and handling precautions

Camera information

♦ Do not take apart or attempt to service the camera yourself.

♦ Do not expose the camera to moisture, or extremes in

temperature.

♦ Let the camera warm up when moving from a cold to a warm

temperature.

♦ Do not touch the lenses of the camera.

♦ Do not expose the lens to direct sunlight for extended periods

of time.

Battery information

♦ Turn off the camera before installing or removing batteries.

♦ Use only AA alkaline batteries.

♦ Always replace both batteries with two new ones. Do not mix

old and new batteries.

♦ Do not use batteries that are leaking, corroded, or damaged.

♦ Remove the batteries (and any SmartMedia card) from the

camera if you are going to store the camera for extended periods of time.

♦ When loading the batteries in the camera, ensure that the

battery polarity (+ and -) is as indicated on the camera.

♦ If any liquid leaks from the batteries, wipe the battery

compartment thoroughly and then load new batteries.

♦ If any battery fluid comes into contact with your hands or

clothing, flush the area thoroughly with water. Note that 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 doctor for treatment.

♦ When disposing of batteries, do so in accordance with your

local waste disposal regulations.

♦ Do not drop or subject the batteries to impacts.

Camera Storage

♦ Do not store or use the camera in the following types of

location:

1. Very humid, dirty or dusty places

2. In direct sunlight or in places subject to extreme

3. Extremely cold places.

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

4. Places subject to strong vibrations.

5. Places affected by smoke of steam.

6. Places subject to strong magnetic fields (such as near motors, transformers or near magnets).

7. For long periods in contact with chemicals such as pesticides or next to rubber or vinyl products.

8. Digital cameras like the ix-10 are particularly badly affected by sand. In sandy locations such as beaches or deserts, or in locations where there is wind-borne sand, ensure that the camera is protected. This can cause faults that may be irreparable.

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 card and wait a short time before using it again.

Cleaning Your Camera

♦ Use a blower brush to remove dust from the lens and camera

surface 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 soft tissue and wipe gently.

♦ Do not scratch hard objects against the lens, data panel or

viewfinder as these surfaces are easily damaged.

♦ Clean the body of the camera with a soft, dry, cloth. Do not use

volatile substances such as thinners, benzene or insecticide, as these may react with the camera body and cause damage.

General Information

♦ Do not use the camera while you are walking, running, driving

or operating machinery. This can result in a serious accident.

♦ Do not use the camera in locations severely affected by oil

fumes, steam, humidity or dust. This can cause fire or electric shock.

♦ Do not leave this camera in places subject to extremely high

temperatures such as a sealed vehicle or in direct sunlight. This can damage the camera and in extreme cases cause fire.

♦ Do not use the flash close to anyone’s eyes. This can cause

temporary damage to eyesight.

♦ Request regular internal testing and cleaning for your camera.

Build-ups of dust in your camera can cause fire or shock.

♦ When travelling overseas, do not place your camera in the

check-in baggage. Careless or rough baggage handling at airports may cause internal damage to the camera even when no external damage is evident.

♦ Do not use this device in aircraft or hospitals. The use of this

device in an aircraft or hospital can cause malfunctions in the control devices used in aircraft hospitals.

♦ This camera contains precision electronic components. To

ensure that images are recorded correctly, do not subject the camera to impacts or shocks while an image is being recorded.

Test Shots Prior to Photography

♦ For particularly important photos (such as weddings and

overseas trips) always take a test photo to check that the camera is functioning normally. Fuji Photo Film (UK) Ltd cannot accept liability for any incidental losses (such as costs of photography or the loss of income from photography) incurred as a result of faults with this product.

♦ Images recorded using your digital camera 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 events etc, even when intended purely for personal use. Users are 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.

Liquid Crystal

♦ If the LCD panel is damaged, take particular care with the liquid

crystal in the panel. If any of the following situations arise, take the urgent action indicated.

♦ If the liquid crystal comes in contact with your skin, wipe the

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

♦ If the liquid crystal gets into your eye, flush the affected eye

with clean water for at least 15 minutes and then seek medical assistance.

♦ If the liquid crystal is swallowed, flush your mouth thoroughly

with water. Drink large quantities of water and induce vomiting. Then seek medical assistance.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 ________________________________________ 1

Getting Started____________________________________ 1

Introduction ............................................................................................ 2

Key features & accessories ..................................................................... 3

System requirements............................................................................... 4

Identifying components .......................................................................... 5

Installing and removing the SmartMedia card...................................... 8

Inserting the batteries ............................................................................. 9

Chapter 2 _______________________________________ 11

Camera Setup and Operation_______________________ 11

Turning the camera on and off............................................................ 12

Taking pictures ..................................................................................... 13

Setting the flash .................................................................................... 15

Setting the timer.................................................................................... 17

Deleting images..................................................................................... 18

Chapter 3 _______________________________________ 21

Making Connections ______________________________ 21

Installing software ................................................................................ 22

Connecting to your PC ......................................................................... 23

Connecting to your TV ......................................................................... 24

Using the software ................................................................................ 25

Appendix________________________________________ 28

Troubleshooting, Specifications, and Warranty ________ 28

Troubleshooting.................................................................................... 29

Specifications........................................................................................ 31

Warranty ............................................................................................... 32

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Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of the ix-10 Digital Camera! Your camera has been designed to allow you to quickly and easily take quality digital images and to record video clips direct to your PC. You can also play back your digital snaps via your TV.

This camera is supplied with five excellent software packages to enable you organise or edit your pictures, and to have hours of fun with different creative templates.

The supplied software and drivers along with the USB cable enable you to upload your images to your PC. The ix-10 Camera can be operated in either DSC or PC mode.

DSC mode enables you to take still pictures and store them on your PC in albums, manipulate the images with photo editing software, and publish images on the Web.

PC mode enables you to use the ix-10 Camera as a video conferencing camera (you may need Windows NetMeeting

for video conferencing). Connect the camera to your PC and the camera’s view is displayed on screen. You can also save the video to your PC as a Windows AVI file.

Unpacking the ix-10 Digital Camera

Upon receiving your ix-10 Digital Camera, open the package and carefully remove the contents. If anything is missing or damaged, please contact your dealer immediately. The shipping carton should contain the following items:

• ix-10 Digital Camera

• 2 MB SmartMedia

• Camera Strap

• Soft Case

• USB connector cable

• Video Cable

• Two AA alkaline batteries

• Software on CD-ROM

• Camera Manual

Do not throw the carton away. You may need it later if you have to return the ix-10 Digital Camera for repairs.

Card

Key features & accessories

Features

The ix-10 Digital Camera comes with the following advanced features:

• 1/3-inch CMOS image sensor

• LCD status panel

• 24-bit RGB JPEG image format

• Image resolution up to 640 x 480 pixels

• SmartMedia card (2 MB) image storage

• Auto exposure and flash

• Bundled software allowing you to perform advanced image

manipulation

Optional accessories

You can purchase bigger SmartMedia cards to increase the capacity of the ix-10 Digital Camera. Please purchase only 3.3 V cards, with a capacity of 2 MB to 64 MB.

System requirements

For optimal use with the ix-10 Digital Camera, your computer should have the following minimum system requirements:

Hardware requirements

• An IBM PC compatible with a Pentium 200 CPU or higher

• Hard drive with 20 MB free disk space

• A CD-ROM for driver and software installation

• USB interface

• 32 MB memory

• VGA card with DirectX support

Additionally, a sound card is recommended.

Software Requirements

• Microsoft Windows 98SE, Me, Windows 2000

• 800 x 600 true color display

DirectX 7.0 or higher is recommended for optimum performance.

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