Fujifilm S2900HD Owner's Manual

BL01156-202

DIGITAL CAMERA

FINEPIX

S2800HD

Series

Owner’s Manual

Thank you for your purchase of this product. This manual describes how to use your FUJIFILM FinePix S2800HD series digital camera and the supplied software. Be sure that you have read and understood its contents before using the camera.

For information on related products, visit our website at

http://www.fujifilm.com/products/digital_cameras/index.html

Before You Begin

First Steps

Basic Photography and Playback

More on Playback

Movies

Connections

Menus

Technical Notes

Tro ubl esh oot ing

Appendix

For Your Safety

Instal lation

Antenn as

• Read Instructions: All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated.

• Retain Instructions: The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

• Heed Warnings: All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

• Follow Instruc tions: All operating and use instructions should be followed.

Installation

Power Sources: This video product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your appliance dealer or local power company. For video products intended to operate from batter y power, or other sources, refe r to the operating instructions.

Grounding or Polarization: This video product is equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This p lug will  t into the power outlet only one way. This is a saf ety fe ature . If you are una ble to i nsert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the p lug. If the plug shoul d still fail to  t, contac t your electric ian to replace your obsolete outlet. Do

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

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  t into a grounding- type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet , contact your elec trician 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  re or electric shock.

Venti lation: Sl ots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the video product and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the video product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This video product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.

This video product should never b e pla ced nea r or ove r a radi ator or h eat register.

Attachme nts: Do not use attach ments not recommended by the video product manufac turer as they may cause hazards.

Water and M oistu re: Do not use this video product near w ater – for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink , or laundr y tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like.

Power-Cord Protection: Power-Supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying p articular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance.

Accessories: Do not place this vide o product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or t able. The video product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the appliance. Use only with a car t, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the video product. Any mounting of the appliance should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and sh ould use a mounting accessor y recommended by the manufacturer.

An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick sto ps, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may caus e the appliance and cart combination to over turn.

Antennas

Outdoor Anten na Grounding: outside antenna or cable system is connected to the video produc t, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70, provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead- in wire to an antenna-discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connec tion to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.

If an

For Your Safety

Use

Servic e

Power Lines: An out side antenna system should not b e located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other elec tric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such p ower lines or circuit s as contact with them might be fatal.

EXAMPLE OF AN TENNA GROUNDING

AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

PART H )

Antenna Lead in Wire

Antenna Discharge Unit (NEC SECTION 810-2 0) Grounding Conduc tors (NEC SECTION 810-21)

Ground Clamp

Electric Service

Equipment

Ground Clamps

Power Servi ce

Grounding Elec trode

System (NEC ART 250.

Use

Cleaning: Unplug this video product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaner s or aerosol cleaners. Use a 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 res ult in a  re o r el ect ric shoc k. N eve r spill liquid of any kind on the video product.

Lightning: For added protection for this video pro duct receiver during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long pe riods of time, unplug it f rom the wall outlet and disconnec t the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the v ideo product due to lightning and power-line surges.

Service

Servicing: Do not attempt to service this video product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all ser vicing to quali ed service personnel.

Damage Requiring Service: Unplug this video product from the wall outlet and refer ser vicing to quali ed service personnel under 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 exposed to rain or water. If the vide o product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged. If the video product does not operate normally be following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instruc tions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require ex tensive work by a quali e d technician to re store the video prod uct to its normal operation. When the video product exhibits a distinct change in performance - this indicates a need for service.

Replacement Parts: When replacement part s are required, b e sure the service technician has used replacement parts speci ed by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part . Unauthorized substitutions may result in  re, electric shock or other hazards.

Safety Check: 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.

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For Your Safety

WARNING

Be sure to read this notes before using

Safety Notes

• Make sure that y ou use your camera cor rectly. Read these S afety Notes and your Owner’s Manual carefully before use.

• After reading these Safet y Notes, store them in a safe place.

About th e Icons

The icons sho wn below are used in th is document to indicate th e severity of the injury or damage that can result if the information indicated by the icon is ignored and the produc t is used incorrectly as a result.

This icon indicates that death or serious injury can result if the information is ignored.

WARNING

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

CAUTION

The icons shown below are us ed to indicate the nature of the information which is to be obs erved.

Triangular icons tell you that this information requires attention (“important”).

Circular icon s with a diagonal bar tell yo u that the ac tion indi cated is prohibited (“Prohibited”).

Filled circles with an exclamation mark tell you an action that must be performed (“Required”).

WARNIN G

If a prob lem arises, t urn the camer a o , re move the batte ry, disconne ct and unplu g the AC power ad apter.

Continued use of the camera when it is emitting smoke, is emitting

Unplug

any unusual odor, or is in any other abnormal state can cause a  re

from power

or electric shock.

socket.

• Contact your FUJIFILM dealer.

WARNIN G

Do not al low water or f oreign o bjects t o enter the c amera.

If water or fore ign objects get in side the camera, turn the camer a o , remove the battery and disconne ct and unplug the AC power adapter. Continued us e of the camera can caus e a  re or e lectric shock .

• Contact yo ur FUJIFILM dealer.

Do not us e the camer a in the bat hroom or sh ower.

Do not use in

This can ca use a  re o r electric shoc k.

the bathroom

or shower.

Never at tempt to di sassem ble or mod ify (never o pen the ca se).

Failure to obser ve this precautio n can cause  re or elec tric shock.

Do not disas-

semble

Shoul d the cas e brea k open as t he resu lt of a fa ll or oth er acci dent, d o not touch t he expose d parts.

Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock or in

Do not touch

injury f rom touchin g the damage d part s. Remove the battery im-

internal

mediately, taking care to avoid injury or electric shock, and take the

parts

produc t to the point of purchase fo r consultation.

Do not ch ange, he at or und uly tw ist or p ull the c onnec tion c ord and d o not place h eavy obje cts on th e connec tion cord .

These ac tions could damage th e cord and caus e a  re o r elect ric shock.

• If the cord is dam aged, contact your FUJI FILM dealer.

Do not pl ace the cam era on an un stable s urface.

This can ca use the camera to fall o r tip over and cause injur y.

Never at tempt to ta ke pictu res whil e in motion .

Do not use th e camera while you a re walking or dri ving a vehicle. Thi s can result in y ou falling down or be ing involved in a tra c accident.

Do not tou ch any meta l parts o f the came ra during a t hunder storm.

This can cause an elec tric sho ck due to induced current f rom the lightning discharge.

Do not us e the batte ry excep t as speci  ed.

Load the bat tery as aligned w ith the indicator.

For Your Safety

WARNING

CAUTION

WARNIN G

Do not heat, change or take apar t the battery. Do not drop or subjec t the battery to i mpacts. D o not store the b attery wit h metallic p roducts. D o not use charg ers othe r than the sp eci ed mode l to charge t he batte ry.

Any of these a ctions can cause th e battery to burst o r leak and cause  re or injur y as a result.

Use onl y the batter y or AC power adap ters speci  ed for use wi th this came ra. Do not us e voltage s other tha n the power s upply vol tage sho wn.

The use of ot her power sources can c ause a  r e.

If the ba ttery leak s and  uid g ets in contac t with your ey es, skin or cl othing. Flush the a ecte d area with c lean water a nd seek me dical att ention or c all an emergency number right away.

Do not us e the charg er to char ge batter ies othe r than thos e speci ed her e.

The Ni- MH batter y charger is designed for FUJIFILM HR -AA Ni- MH batteries. Using the charger to charge conventional batteries or other types of rechargeable bat teries can c ause the battery to leak  uid, overheat or burst.

When ca rrying th e battery, i nstall it in a d igital cam era or keep it i n the hard case. Wh en storing th e batte ry, keep i t in the hard cas e. When d iscarding , cover the battery terminals with insulation tape.

Contact with other met allic objects or b atter y could caus e the battery to igni te or burst.

Keep Mem ory Car ds out of the r each of sm all child ren.

Becaus e Memory Cards are sma ll, they can be swall owed by children. Be sure to store M emory C ards out of th e reach of small children. I f a child swallows a Memory Card, s eek medical attenti on or call an emergency number.

Do not use this camera in locations a ected by oil fumes, steam, humidity or dust.

This can ca use a  re o r electric shoc k.

Do not le ave this ca mera in pla ces subj ect to ext remely h igh tempe rature s.

Do not leave the camera in locations su ch as a sealed vehicle or in direct su nlight. This can cause a  re.

Keep out o f the reac h of small ch ildren .

This produ ct could cause injur y in the hands of a child .

CAUTION

Do not pl ace heavy o bject s on the came ra.

This can cau se the heavy objec t to tip over or fall and cau se injury.

Do not mov e the camer a while the AC p ower adapte r is still co nnecte d. Do not pull on t he connec tion cor d to discon nect the AC p ower adap ter.

This can dam age the power cord or cab les and cause a  re or el ectric shock.

Do not us e the AC power ad apter when t he plug is da maged or the p lug socke t connection is loose.

This could c ause a  r e or electric sho ck.

Do not cov er or wrap th e camera o r the AC power ad apter in a c loth or bla nket.

This can ca use heat to build up and disto rt the casing or cau se a  re.

When you a re cle aning t he camera or you do not pl an to use t he came ra for an exte nded pe riod, r emove t he batt ery an d disco nnec t and un plug th e AC power adapter.

Failure to do so can c ause a  re or electric sho ck.

When ch arging e nds, unpl ug the char ger from t he power so cket.

Leaving the ch arger plugged into the p ower socket can caus e a  re.

Using a  ash to o close to a pe rson’s eye s may tempo rarily a ect the eyesight.

Take particul ar care when p hotograp hing infants and young children.

When a memory card is removed, the card could come out of the slot too quickly. Use you r  ng er to hold it a nd gently r elease t he card.

Reque st regula r intern al testin g and clean ing for you r camera .

Build- up of dust in your camer a can cause a  re or elec tric shock.

• Contact yo ur FUJIFILM deal er to reques t internal clea ning ever y 2 years.

• Please note thi s is not a free of charge ser vice.

For Your Safety

Power Supp ly and Batter y

* Confirm your bat tery typ e before read-

ing the foll owing descriptio ns.

The following explains proper use of batteries and how to prolong their life. Incorrect use of batteries can cause shorter battery life, as well as leakage, e xcessive heat,  re or exp losion.

Camera uses the Rechargeable

Lithium-ion Battery

* When shippe d, the battery is not

fully charged. Always charge the batter y before using it.

* When c arrying the bat tery, install it

in a digital camera or keep it in the soft case.

■ Battery Features

• The bat tery gradually loses its charge even when not used. Use a batter y that has been charged recently (in the last day or two) to take pictures.

• To ma ximize the life of the bat tery, turn the camera o as quickly as possible when it is not being used.

• Th e number of availabl e frames will be lower in col d locations or at low temperatures. Take along a spare fully charged batter y. You can also increase the amount of power produced by put ting the battery in your pocke t 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 batter y directly against the pad. The camera may not operate if you use a depleted bat tery in cold conditions.

■ Ch arging t he Batter y

• You can charge the batter y using the battery charger (included).

- The battery can be charged

at ambient temperatures between 0°C and +40°C (+32°F and +104°F). Refer to the Owner’s Manual for the time of charging battery.

- You should charge the bat tery

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

- You cannot charge the battery

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

• The Rechargeable Lithium- ion Battery does not need to b e fully discharged or exhausted  at before being charged.

• The battery may feel warm af ter 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, th e battery can be used at least 300 times. If the time for which the battery provides power shortens markedly, this indicates that the battery has reached the end of its e ective life and should be replaced.

■ Notes on storage

• If a batter y is stored for lo ng periods while charged, the performance of the battery can be impaired. If the batter y 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 bat tery from the camera.

• Store the batter y in a cool place.

- The battery should be stored in

a dry location with an ambient temperature b etween +15°C and +25°C (+59°F and +77°F).

- Do not leave the batter y in hot or

extremely cold places.

■ Ha ndling th e Batter y

Cauti ons for Your Sa fety:

• Do not carr y or store bat tery with metal obje cts such as necklaces or hairpins.

• Do not heat the batter y or throw it into a  re.

• Do not attempt to take ap art or change the battery.

• Do not recharge the bat tery with chargers other those speci ed.

• Dispose of used batter y promptly.

• Do not drop the bat tery or otherwise subject it to strong impacts.

• Do not expose the battery to water.

• Always keep the batter y terminals clean.

• D o not store bat teries in hot places. Also, if you use the bat tery 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.

Camera uses AA-size alkaline or Ni-MH

(nickel-metal hydride) rechargeable batteries

* For details on the batteries that

you can use, refer to the Owner’s Manual of your camera.

■ C autions fo r Using Bat tery

• Do not heat the batteries or throw them into a  re.

• Do not carr y or store batteries with metal obje cts such as necklaces or hairpins.

• Do not expose the batteries to water, 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.

• D o not use bat teries that are leaking, deformed, discolored.

For Your Safety

CAUTION

• 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 polarit y (C and D) is correct.

• D o not use new with used bat teries. Do not use charged and discharged bat teries together.

• Do not use di erent 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 bat teries from the camera. Note if the camera is left with the bat teries removed, the time and date set tings are cleared.

• The batteries feel warm right after being used. Before removing the batteries, turn the camera o and wait for the batteries to cool down.

• Since batteries do not work well in cold weather or locations, warm the batteries by placing them inside your garments before use. Batteries do not work well when cold. They will work again when the temperat ure returns to normal.

• Soil (such as  ngerprints) on the batter y terminals makes the batteries charge less reducing the number of images. Carefully wipe the battery terminals with a sof t dry cloth before loading.

If any liquid at all leaks from the batteries, wipe the battery compartment thoroughly and then load new batteries.

If any battery  uid comes into contact with your hands or clothing,  ush the area thoroughly with water. Note that batter y  uid can cause loss of eyesight if it gets into your eyes. If this occurs, do not rub your eyes. Flush the  uid out with clean water and contac t your physician for treatment.

■ Us ing the AA- size Ni-MH b atteries

correctly

• Ni- MH batteries lef t unused in storage for long periods can be come “deactivated”. Also, repeatedly charging Ni-MH batteries that are only par tially discharged can cause them to su er from the “memory e ect”. Ni-MH batteries that are “deactivated” or a ected by “memory” su er from the problem of only providing power for a short time after b eing charge d. To prevent this problem, discharge and recharge them several times using the camera’s “Discharging rechargeable batteries” function.

Deactivation and memory are spe-

ci c to Ni- MH batteries and are not in fact battery faults.

See Owner’s Manual 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 charg er (sold separately). Refer to the instructions supplied with the charger to make sure that the charger is used correctly.

• Do not use the battery charger to charge other batteries.

• Note that the batteries feel warm after being charged.

• Due to the way the camer a is construc ted, a small amount of current is used even when the camera is turned o . Note in particular that leaving Ni- MH batteries in the camera for a long period will overdischarge the batteries and may render them unusable even after recharging.

• Ni-MH bat teries will self-discharge even when not us ed, and the time for which the y can be used may be shortened as a result.

• Ni-MH batteries will deteriorate rapidly if over-discharged (e.g. by discharging the batteries in a  ashlight). Use the “Discharg ing rechargeable batteries” function provided in the camera to discharge the batteries.

• Ni-MH bat teries have a limited service life. If a bat tery can only be used for a short time even after repeated discharge-charge cycles, it may have reached the end of its service life.

■ Disposing of Batteries

• When disposing of batteries, do so in accordance with your local waste disposal regulations.

Notes on both models (1, 2)

■ AC Pow er Adapter

Always use the AC Power Adapter with the cam era. The use of an AC Power adapter other than FUJIFILM AC Power Adapter can be damage d to your digital camera. For details on the AC power adapter, refer to the Owner’s Manual of your camera.

• Use the AC power adapter for indoor use only.

• Plug the connection cord plug securely into the DC input terminal.

• Turn o the FUJIFILM Digital camera before disconnec ting the cord from the DC input terminal. To disconnect , pull out the plug gently. Do not pull on the cord.

• Do not use the AC power adapter with any device other than your camera.

• During use, the AC power adapter will become hot to the touch. This is normal.

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For Your Safety

• Do not take apar t the AC power adapter. Doing so could be dangerous.

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

• Do not subject the AC power adapter to strong shock s.

• The AC power adapter may emit a humming. This is normal.

• If used near a radio, the AC power adapter may cause static. If this happens, move the camera away from the radio.

Befor e Using the Came ra

Do not aim the camera at ex tremely bright light sources, such as the sun in a cloudless sky. Failure to observe this precaution could damage the camera image sensor.

■ Tes t Shots Prio r to Photogr aphy

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

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

■ Notes on Copyri ght

Images recorded using your digital camera system cannot be used in ways that infringe copyright laws without the consent of the owner,

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unless intended only for personal use. Note that some restric tions apply to the photographing of stage performances, entertainments and exhibits, even when intended purely for perso nal use. Users are also asked to note that the transfer of Memory Card containing images or data protected under copyright laws is only permissible within the restrictions imposed by those copyright laws.

■ Ha ndling You r Digital C amera

To ensure that images are recorde d correctly, do not subjec t the camera to impact or shock while an image is being recorded.

■ Liquid Crystal

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

• If liquid crystal comes in contact with your skin:

Wipe the area with a cloth and

then wash thoroughly with soap and running water.

• If liquid crystal gets into your eye:

Flush the a ected eye with clean

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

• If liquid crys tal is swallowed:

Flush your mouth thoroughly with

water. Drink large quantities of water and induce vo miting. Then see k medical assistance.

■ Tradema rk Informat ion

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

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

• Macintosh, Qui ckTime, and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S.A . and other countries.

• Windows 7, Windows Vista and the Windows logo are trademarks of the Microso ft group of companies .

• IrSimple™ Trademark is owned by the Infrare d Data Association®.

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

• SDHC logo is a trademark.

• HDMI logo is a trademark.

• YouTube is a trademark of Google Inc.

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

■ Notes on Electrical Interference

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 aircraf t. For details, please che ck with the applicable regulations.

■ Explanation of Color Television

System

NTSC: National Television System

Committee, color television telecasting speci cations adopted mainly in the U.S.A., Canada and Japan.

PAL: Phase Alternation by Line, a

color television sys tem adopted mainly by European countries an d China.

■ E xif Print (E xif ver. 2.3)

Exif Print For mat is a newly revis ed digital camera  le format that contains a variety of sho oting infor mation for optimal printing.

IMPORTANT NOTIC E: Read Before

Using th e Softwar e

Direct or indirec t export, in whole or in part, of licensed software without the permission of the applicable governing bodies is prohibited.

About This Manual

✔✔ Troubleshooting

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✔✔ Glossary

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✔✔ Table of Contents

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✔✔ Warning Message s and Displays

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✔✔ Camera Q & A

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✔✔ Restrictions on Camera Settings

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Basic Manual

Before using the camera, read this manual and the warnings on pages ii–viii. For information on speci c topics, consult the sources below.

Camera Q & A

Know what you want to do but don’t know the name for it? Find the answer in “Camera Q & A.”

Troubleshooting

Having a speci c problem with the camera? Find the answer here.

Glossary

The meanings of some technical terms may be found here.

Memory Cards

Pictures can be stored in the camera’s internal memory or on optional SD and SDHC memory cards. In this manual, SD memory cards are referred to as “memory cards.” For more information, see page 10.

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Table of Contents

The “Table of Contents” gives an overview of the entire manual. The principal camera operations are listed here.

Warning Messages a nd Displays

Find out what’s behind that  ashing icon or error message in the display.

Restrictions on Came ra Settings

See the Basic Manual for restrictions on the op- tions available in each shooting mode.

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Basic Manual

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Camera Q & A

Camera Setup

Question

Key phrase

See page

Sharing Pictures

Question

Key phrase

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Find items by task.

Camera Setup

Question

How do I set the camera clock? Date and time 14 Can I set the clock to local time when I travel? Time di erence 102 How do I keep the display from turning o automatically? Auto power o 101 How do I make the display brighter or darker? LCD brightness 100

How do I stop the camera beeping and clicking?

Can I change the sound the shutter makes? Shutter sound 96 What do the icons in the display mean? Displays 4 How much charge is left in the battery? Battery level 16 Can I increase the capacity of rechargeable Ni-MH batteries? Discharge 103

Sharing Pictures

Question

Can I print pictures on my home printer? Printing pictures 59

Operation and shutter volume 96

Key phrase

Silent mode 18

Key phrase

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Camera Q & A

Taking Pictures

Question

Key phrase

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Tak ing Pictures

Question

How can I avoid blurred pictures? Dual IS mode 17 How can I make good portraits? Intelligent Face Detection 31 Can the camera automatically adjust settings for di erent scenes? Can I choose my own settings for di erent scenes? Scene position 21 How can I be sure my subject is smiling when I take a photograph? Smile detection 22 How can I be sure that nobody blinked when the photo was taken? Blink detection 33 How do I shoot close-ups? Macro mode (close-ups) 36 How do I keep the  ash from  ring?

How do I “ ll-in” shadows on back-lit subjects? How do I take a series of pictures in a single burst? Continuous Shooting mode 39 How do I take a group portrait that includes the photographer? Self-timer mode 77 How do I shoot a panorama? Motion panorama 24 Can I choose shutter speed and aperture? P, S, A, and M modes 26 Can I save and recall camera settings? C mode 30 How do I adjust exposure? Exposure compensation 43 How do I keep a moving subject in focus? Tracking 81 How do I shoot movies? Recording movies 54 How do I frame pictures in the view nder? EVF/LCD button 5

Key phrase

M mode

Flash mode 37How do I stop my subjects’ eyes glowing red when I use the  ash?

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Camera Q & A

Viewing Pictures

Question

Key phrase

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Viewing Pictures

Question

How do I view my pictures? Single-frame playback 45 How do I delete the current picture? Can I select other pictures for deletion? Deleting pictures 52 Can I zoom in on pictures during playback? Playback zoom 46 Can I mark images with favorite (I) rating? I Favori tes How do I view a lot of pictures at once? Multi-frame playback 48 Can I create photobooks from my favorite pictures? Photobook assist 49 How do I  nd pictures? Image search 51 Can I protect my pictures from accidental deletion? Protect 88 Can I hide the icons in the display when viewing my pictures? Choosing a display format 45

Key phrase

The b button

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xii

Before You Begi

First Step

Basic Photography and Playback

More on Playback

Playback Options ...........................................................................45

Playback Zoom ..............................................................................46

I Favorites: Rating Pictures ....................................................46

Viewing Photo Information......................................................47

Multi-Frame Playback .................................................................48

k PhotoBook Assist ....................................................................49

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

Viewing PhotoBooks ..................................................................50

Editing and Deleting PhotoBooks .........................................50

b Image Search ............................................................................ 51

A Deleting Pictures ....................................................................52

Movies

F Recording Movies ...................................................................54

a Viewing Movies .......................................................................56

Connections

Viewing Pictures on T V ...............................................................57

Printing Pictures via USB ........................................................... 59

Connecting the Camera ............................................................59

Printing Selected Pictures ........................................................59

Printing the DPOF Print Order ................................................60

Creating a DPOF Print Order ....................................................62

Viewing Pictures on a Computer ............................................65

Installing the Software...............................................................65

Connecting the Camera ............................................................69

Menus

Using the Menus: Shooting Mode ......................................... 71

Using the F-Mode Menu ..........................................................71

F-Mode Menu Options .............................................................72

N ISO ............................................................................................72

O IMAGE SIZE ............................................................................73

T IMAGE QUALITY ..................................................................74

P FINEPIX COLOR .................................................................... 74

Using the Shooting Menu .........................................................75

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

B SELF-TIMER............................................................................77

C PHOTOMETRY ......................................................................78

D WHITE BALANCE .................................................................79

F FOCUSING .............................................................................80

G AF MODE ................................................................................81

H SHARPNESS ...........................................................................82

I FLASH ......................................................................................82

J BRACKETING .........................................................................82

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Table of Contents

Technical Notes

Troubleshooting

Appendix

Using the Menus: Playback Mode .......................................... 83

Using the F-Mode Menu ..........................................................83

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

I SLIDE SHOW .........................................................................84

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

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

B RED EYE REMOVAL .............................................................86

C IMAGE ROTATE .....................................................................87

D PROTECT ................................................................................88

E COPY ........................................................................................89

F VOICE MEMO ........................................................................ 91

G CROP........................................................................................93

O RESIZE .....................................................................................94

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

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

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

A IMAGE DISP. ..........................................................................98

B FRAME NO. ............................................................................99

D DIGITAL ZOOM ................................................................. 100

I PLAYBACK VOLUME ........................................................ 100

J LCD BRIGHTNESS ............................................................. 100

K FORMAT................................................................................101

M AUTO POWER OFF ............................................................101

N TIME DIFFERENCE ............................................................ 102

P DISCHARGE (Ni-MH Batteries Only) ......................... 103

Technical Notes

Optional Accessories ................................................................ 10 4

Accessories from FUJIFILM .................................................... 105

Caring for the Camera .............................................................. 106

Tro ub les hoo ti ng

Tro ub les ho oti ng ......................................................................... 107

Warning Messages and Displays .......................................... 114

Appendix

Glossary ...........................................................................................118

Internal Memory/Memory Card Capacity ........................119

Speci cations ................................................................................120

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Introduction

Symbols and Conventions

Supplied Accessories

Symbols and Conventions

The following symbols are used in this manual: 3 Caution: This information should be read before use to ensure correct operation. 1 Note: Points to note when using the camera. 2 Tip: Additional information that may be helpful when using the camera.

Menus and other text in the camera monitor are shown in bold. In the illustrations in this manual, the monitor display may be simpli ed for explanatory purposes.

Supplied Accessories

The following items are included with the camera:

AA alkaline (LR6) batteries (×4) USB-A/V cable Strap

• Basic Manual

Lens cap CD-ROM

Before You Begin

Parts of the Camera

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

Introduction

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

2 Zoom control ..............................16, 46, 48

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

4 g (Intelligent Face Detection/red-eye removal)

button ............................................................. 31

5 I (burst mode) button ..............................39

6 G switch ..........................................13

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

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

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

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

10 Flash ..................................................................37

11 Flash pop-up but ton .............................37

12 Microphone .........................................5 4, 91

13 Speaker ...................................................56, 92

14 Lens .........................................................13, 120

Introduction

15 Electronic view nder .................... 5

16 Selector button (se e below)

17 Monitor ................................................... 4

18 DISP (dis play)/BACK button ..................

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

19 d (ex posur e compe nsati on/pho to info)

button ........................................... 43, 47

20 Tripod mount

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

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

23 EVF/LCD (display selection) button .... 5

24 a (p layback) button ................20, 45

25 F (photo mode) button ............ 71, 83

26 Terminal cover ...................57, 59, 69

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

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

....................................................57, 59, 69

29 HDMI Mini Connector .................57

The Se lector Button

Move cursor up

b (dele te) button (pg. 20) m (monitor brightness) button (see below)

Move cursor left

F (macr o) button (pg. 36)

Move cursor down

c (instant z oom) button (pg. 41)

MENU/OK button (pg. 14)

Move curs or right

N ( ash) button (pg. 37)

2 Tip: Monitor Brightness

Pressing the m button brie y increases monitor brightness, making the display easier to see in bright light. Normal brightness is restored when a photograph is taken.

Before You Begin

Introduction

Camera Displays

■■ Shooting

ISO AUTO (800

)

12/ 31/ 2050

■■ Playback

100-0001

10: 00

12/ 31/ 2050

Camera Displays

The following indicators may appear during shooting and playback. The indicators displayed vary with camera settings.

Shooting

13 Self-timer indicator .................................77

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

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

16 Number of available frames ............119

17 FinePix color ................................................74

18 Metering ........................................................78

19 Blur warning .............................37, 110, 114

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

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

22 Internal memory indicator * ...............10

23 Exposure compensation

indicator .........................................................43

24 Exposure indicator ..................................43

6 Playback mode indicator ............20, 45

7 Rating...............................................................46

8 Gift image .....................................................45

9 Frame number ...........................................99

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

11 Voice memo indicator...........................91

12/ 31/2050

SET

10: 00

2. 850

ISO AUTO (800

4:3

* a: indicates that no memory card

is inserted and that pictures will be stored in the camera’s internal memory (pg. 10).

Playback

100-0001

10: 00

12/ 31/2050

1 Image quality ..............................................74

)

3 Sensitivity ......................................................72

2 Image size .....................................................73

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

5 Flash mode...................................................37

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

7 Intelligent Face Detection

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

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

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

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

11 Macro (close-ups) mode .....................36

12 Burst mode ..................................................39

1 Protected image .......................................88

4:3

3 Red-eye removal indicator ........31, 86

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

4 Intelligent Face Detection

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

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

Introduction

The Electr onic View nder (EVF)

The electronic view nder provides the same information as the monitor, and can be used when bright lighting conditions make the display in the monitor di cult to see. To switch between the monitor and electronic view nder, press the EVF/LCD button (your selection remains in e ec t when the camera is turne d o or the mode dial is rotated to another setting).

EVF

LCD

Before You Begin

The Mode Dial

To select a shooting mode, align the mode icon with the mark next to the mode dial.

Introduction

B (AUTO): A simple “point-and-shoot” mode recommended for  rst-time users of digital cameras (pg. 21).

M (SCENE RECOGNITION): A “pointand-shoot” mode in which the camera automatically adjusts settings to suit the scene (pg. 15).

SP (SCENE POSITION): Choose a scene suit- ed to the subject or shooting conditions and let the camera do the rest (pg. 21).

P, S, A, M: Select for full control over camera settings, includin g aperture (M and A) and/or shutter speed (M and S) (pg. 26).

C (C USTOM) : Recall stored settings for modes P, S, A, and M (pg. 30).

F (MOVIE): Record movies with sound (pg. 54).

N (MOTION PANORAM A): Take a series of photographs and combine them to form a panorama (pg. 24).

The Strap and Lens Cap

Attaching the Strap

The Lens Cap

Attaching the Strap

Attach the strap to the two strap eyelets as shown below.

3 Caution

To avoid dropping the camera, be sure the strap is correctly secured.

The Lens Cap

Attach the lens cap as shown.

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

First Steps

Inserting the Batteries

Battery casing

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

Open the battery-chamber cover.

Slide the battery-chamber latch in the direction shown and open the battery-chamber cover.

1 Note

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

3 Cautions

• Do not open the battery-chamber cover when the camera is on. Failure to observe this precaution could result in damage to image  les or memory cards.

• Do not use excessive force when handling the battery-chamber cover.

Insert the batteries.

Insert the batteries in the orientation shown by the “+“ and “–“ marks inside the battery chamber.

3 Cautions

• Insert the batteries in the correct orientation.

• Never use batteries with peel-

ing or damaged casing or mix old and new batteries, batteries with di erent charge levels, or batteries of di erent types.

Failure to observe these precautions could result in the batteries leaking or overheating.

• Neve r use manganese or Ni- Cd batteries.

• The capacity of alkaline batteries varies with the manufacturer and drops at temperatures below 10 °C/50 °F; Ni-MH batteries are recommended.

• Fingerprints and other soil on the battery terminals can shorten battery life.

Battery casing

Inserting the Batteries

Close the battery-chamber cover.

Close the battery-chamber cover and slide it in until the latch clicks into place.

3 Caution

Do not use force. If the battery-chamber cover does not close, check that the batteries are in the correct orientation and try again.

2 Tip: Using an AC Power Adapter

The camera can be powered by an optional AC power adapter and DC coupler (sold separately).

Choosing the Batter y Type

After replacing the batteries with batteries of a di erent type, select the battery type using the T BATTERY TYPE

SET-UP

BATTERY TYPE

DISCHARGE VIDEO SYSTEM RESET CUSTOM RESET

ALKALINE

NI-MH

NTSC

LITHIUM

option in the setup menu (pg. 97) to ensure that the battery level is displayed correctly and the camera does not turn o unexpectedly.

First Steps

Inserting a Memory Card

■■ Compatible Memory Cards

Write-protect switch

Although the camera can store pictures in internal memory, SD memory cards (sold separately) can be used to store additional pictures.

When no memory card is inserted, a appears in the monitor and internal memory is used for recording and playback. Note that because camera malfunction could cause internal memory to become corrupted, the pictures in internal memory should periodically be transferred to a computer and saved on the computer hard disk or on removable media such as CDs or DVDs. The pictures in internal memory can also be copied to a memory card (see page 89). To prevent internal memory from becoming full, be sure to delete pictures when they are no longer needed.

When a memory card is inserted as described below, the card will be used for recording and playback.

Compatible Memory Cards

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

3 Caution

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

Write -prote ct switch

■■ Inserting a Memory Card

Inserting a Memory Card

Open the battery-chamber cover.

1 Note

Be sure the camera is o before opening the batterychamber cover.

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.

Be sure card is in correct orientation; do not insert at an angle or use force. If the memory card is not correctly inserted, pictures will be recorded to internal memory.

Click

Inserting a Memory Card

Close the battery-chamber cover.

Close the battery-chamber cover and slide it in until the latch clicks into place.

Removing Memory Cards

After con rming that the camera is o , press the card in and then release it slowly. The card can now be removed by hand.

3 Cautions

• The memory card may spring out if you remove your  nger immediately after pushing the card in.

• Memory cards may be warm to the touch after being removed from the camera. This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction.

First Steps

Inserting a Memory Card

3 Cautions

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

• Format memory cards before  rst use, and be sure to reformat all memory cards after using them in a computer or other device. For more information on formatting memory cards, see page 101.

• Memory cards are small and can be swallowed; keep out of reach of children. If a child swallows a memory card, seek medical assistance immediately.

• miniSD or microSD adapters that are larger or smaller than the standard dimensions of an SD card may not eject normally; if the card does not eject, take the camera to an authorized service representative. Do not forcibly remove the card.

• Do not a x labels to memory cards. Peeling labels can cause camera malfunction.

• Movie recording may be interrupted with some types of memory card. Use a card with a class 4 write speed (4 MB/s) or better when shooting HD movies.

• The data in internal memory may be erased or corrupted when the camera is repaired. Please note that the repairer will be able to view pictures in internal memory.

• Formatting a memory card or internal memory in the camera creates a folder in which pictures are stored. Do not rename or delete this folder or use a computer or other device to edit, delete, or rename image  les. Always use the camera to delete pictures from memory cards and internal memory; before editing or renaming  les, copy them to a computer and edit or rename the copies, not the originals.

Turning the Camera on and O

Shooting Mode

Playback Mode

Shooting Mode

Slide the G switch in the direction shown below. The lens will extend automatically.

Slide the G switch to turn the camera o .

2 Tip: Switching to Playback Mode

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

3 Cautions

• Forcibly preventing the lens from extending could cause damage or product malfunction.

• Pictures can be a ected by  ngerprints and other marks on the lens. Keep the lens clean.

• The G button does not completely disconnect the camera from its power supply.

2 Tip: Auto Power O

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

AUTO POWER OFF menu (see page 101). To turn the camera on, use the G switch or press the a

button for about a second.

Playback Mode

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

Press the a button again or slide the G switch to turn the camera o .

2 Tip: Switching to Shooting Mode

To exit to shooting mode, press the shutter button halfway. Press the a button to return to playback.

First Steps

Basic Setup

A language-selection dialog is displayed the  rst 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.

START MENU

1.1 Press the selector up, down, left, or right to highlight a language.

SET NO

Set the date and time.

DATE / TIME NOT SET

2012 2011

YY. MM. DD

2010

2009 2008

SET NO

1. 1 12 : 00

1.2 Press MENU/OK.

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

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

the order in which the year, month, and day are displayed, highlight the date format and press the selector up or down.

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

T BATTERY TYPE option (pg. 97)

to specify the correct

type.

2 Tip: The Camera Clock

If the batteries are removed for an extended period, the camera clock and battery type will be reset and the language-selection dialog will be displayed when the camera is turned on. If the batteries are left in the camera for about 10 hours, the battery can be removed for about 24 hours without resetting the clock, language, or battery type.

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