FujiFilm S2PRO User Manual

BL00140-200(1

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Getting Ready

Basic

Photography

Advanced

Photography

Settings Connection

Advanced

Features

Playback

OWNER’S MANUAL

This manual will show you how to use your FUJIFILM DIGITAL
CAMERA FinePix S2 Pro correctly.
Please follow the instructions carefully.

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Warning

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

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

For customers in the U.S.A.

FCC Statement

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

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

CAUTION

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

—

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

—

Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.

—

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

—

Consult the dealer or an experienced

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

Notes on the Grant:

To comply with Part 15 of the FCC rules, this
product must be used with a Fujifilm­specified ferrite-core video cable, USB cable,
IEEE1394 cable and DC supply cord.

For customers in Canada

CAUTION

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

Please read the Safety Notes

(

➡

P.123

)

and make sure you understand them

before using the camera.

EC Declaration of Conformity

We
Name

:

Fuji Photo Film (Europe)G.m.b.H.

Address

:

Heesenstrasse 31
40549 Dusseldorf, Germany

declare that the product
Product Name : FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA FinePix S2 Pro
Manufacture’s Name : Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd.
Manufacture’s Address : 26-30, Nishiazabu 2-chome, Minato-ku,

Tokyo 106-8620, Japan

is in conformity with the following Standards

Safety :EN60065
EMC :EN55022 :1998 Classe B

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

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

Dusseldorf, Germany June 1, 2002

Place Date Signature/Managing Director

Bij dit produkt zijn batterijen geleverd. Wanneer deze leeg zijn, moet u ze niet
weggooien maar inleveren als KCA

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

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

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Camera Features and Accessories

h The newly developed large-size “Super CCD” built

into the FinePix S2 Pro provides an ultra-high
resolution, high sensitivity, a large dynamic range and
an excellent S/N ratio.

h 6.17 million effective image pixels
h Over 12 mi

llion recorded image pixels (4256 × 2848 pixels)

h Supports uncompressed data output for CCD-RAW

data

h Wide range of sensitivity settings from ISO 100 to ISO

1600

h Multifunctionality built in to meet the needs of

professionals

h 5-point metering AF function
h Shutter speeds from 30 sec to 1/4000 sec.
h Equipped with a synchronizing terminal
h Quick, responsive operation with only 0.5 seconds

between shots

h Dual slot for SmartMedia and Microdrives

h Supports 4 types of recorded pixel according to the

type of shot

h You can specify independent ISO, color tone,

gradation and sharpness settings just as if you were
selecting a film type.

h Histogram function for instant exposure checking after

you take a shot

h 1.8-inch low-temperature polysilicon TFT color LCD

monitor provides 100% coverage

h IEEE1394 and USB connectivity for quick and easy

image file downloading

h DPOF-compatible for simple image printing
h Conforms to “Design for Camera File system”

standard and Exif ver.2.2 for digital cameras
✽ “Design for Camera File system” standard and Exif

format are formulated by the Japan Electronics and
Information Technology Industries Association
(JEITA)

hLithium Batteries CR123A (2)

hAA-size Alkaline Batteries (4)

hStrap (1)

hVideo Cable (approx. 1.5 m (4.9ft.), mini-

plug (3.5 mm-dia.) to pin-plug cable) (1)

hAccessory Shoe Cover (1)

hCamera Body Cap (1)

hLCD Cover (1)

hEyepiece Cap (1)

hInterface Set (1)

i CD-ROM: Software for FinePix EX (1)

Photoshop Element (1)

i IEEE1394 4-pin to 6-pin cable (1)
i Special USB cable with Noise Suppression core (1)
i Software Quick Start Guide (1)
i Software Supplementary Guide (1)

hOwner’s Manual (this manual) (1)

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LCD cover

◆

To prevent soiling or damage to the LCD monitor,
attach the enclosed LCD cover to the camera when
you are carrying or not using the camera.
Attach the LCD cover by fitting it into the grooves to
the right of the LCD monitor.

Preface

■ Test Shots Prior to Photography

For particularly important photographs (such as
weddings and overseas trips), always take a test
photograph and view the image to make sure that
the camera is functioning normally.
h Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd. cannot accept liability for

any incidental losses (such as the costs of
photography or the loss of income from
photography) incurred as a result of faults with
this product.

■ Notes on Copyright

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

■ Liquid Crystal

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

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

h If liquid crystal gets into your eye

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

h If liquid crystal is swallowed

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

■ Notes on Electrical Interference

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

■ Handling Your Digital Camera

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

■ Trademark Information

h iMac and Macintosh are registered trademarks of

Apple Computer, Inc.

h Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows logo are

trademarks, or registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and/or other
countries. Windows is an abbreviated term
referring to the Microsoft Windows Operating
System.

✽ The “Designed for Microsoft Windows XP” logo

refers to the camera and the driver only.

h SmartMedia is a trademark of Toshiba Corporation.
h CompactFlash is trademark of Sandisk Corporation

of the U.S.

h Microdrive is a trademark of the International

Business Machines Corporation of the U.S.

h Other company or product names are trademarks

or registered trademarks of the respective
companies.

■ Explanation of Color Television System

NTSC: National Television System Committee,

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

PAL: Phase Alternation by Line, a color television

system adopted mainly by European
countries and China.

■ Exif Print (Exif ver. 2.2)

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

Features

Accessories

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METERING SYSTEMS

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': Matrix (10-segment) metering

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;: Center-weighted metering

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l: Spot metering

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ISO SENSITIVITY/EXPOSURE MODES P

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Program chart

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EXPOSURE MODES S

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S SHUTTER-PRIORITY AUTO

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EXPOSURE MODES A

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A APERTURE-PRIORITY AUTO

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EXPOSURE MODES M

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M MANUAL

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Bulb Photography (“™”)

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TAKING PICTURES WITH AE LOCK

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u EXPOSURE COMPENSATION

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q AUTO EXPOSURE BRACKETING

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i MULTIPLE EXPOSURE

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SELF-TIMER PHOTOGRAPHY

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FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY

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SETTINGS FOR FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY

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BUILT-IN FLASH

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■ Flash control modes that can be used with the built-in flash

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SYNCHRO MODES AND THEIR FEATURES

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p FRONT SYNCHRO MODE

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p< SLOW SYNCHRO MODE

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p> REAR SYNCHRO MODE

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p? RED-EYE REDUCTION MODE

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p?< RED-EYE REDUCTION SLOW SYNCHRO MODE

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■ Shutter Speeds

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TAKING PICTURES USING THE BUILT-IN FLASH

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■ Effective Range of the Built-in Flash

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LENSES THAT CAN BE USED WITH THE BUILT-IN FLASH

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FLASH EXPOSURE COMPENSATION

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To check the amount of compensation

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To cancel exposure compensation

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NIKON FLASH UNITS THAT CAN BE USED

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USING THE FUNCTION MENU WHEN TAKING PICTURES

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w WHITE BALANCE

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w AF AREA/QUALITY/RECORDED PIXELS

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AF AREA

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QUALITY

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RECORDED PIXELS

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w COLOR/TONE/SHARPNESS/FUNCTION LOCK

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COLOR

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TONE

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SHARPNESS

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FUNCTION LOCK

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Advanced Photography

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5

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Contents

ATTACHING THE STRAP

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MOUNTING THE CAMERA LENS

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Using Nikkor lenses with built-in CPUs other than G-type lenses

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Lens Compatibility

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LOADING THE MEDIA

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SmartMedia™ (optional)

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Microdrive (optional: supplied by another manufacturers)

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LOADING THE BATTERIES

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Compatible Batteries

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22

Loading the lithium batteries

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Loading the AA-size batteries

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SWITCHING ON AND OFF • SETTING THE DATE AND TIME

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CHECKING THE BATTERY LEVEL

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■ When you have difficulty obtaining lithium batteries

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■ Batteries Uses and Symptoms When Batteries are Depleted

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BASIC OPERATION GUIDE

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Command dials

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TAKING PICTURES

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NUMBER OF AVAILABLE SHOTS

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■ Standard Number of Shots for the Media

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USING AF LOCK

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PLAYING BACK IMAGES

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DIOPTRE ADJUSTMENT/LCD ILLUMINATOR

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DEPTH OF FIELD CHECK BUTTON/CCD PLANE INDICATOR

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FOCUS SETTINGS

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■ Focus-related custom settings

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SELECTING THE FOCUS MODE

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■ Focus modes

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SELECTING THE AF AREA MODE

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Selecting the focus area

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AF-ASSIST ILLUMINATOR

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SITUATIONS WHERE AUTOFOCUS MAY NOT WORK AS EXPECTED

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MANUAL FOCUS

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Focus can be set manually when the focus mode selector is set to M.

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Focus Aid

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RELEASE MODES/e (SINGLE-FRAME) AND r (CONTINUOUS SHOOTING) .44

e (Single frame)

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r (Continuous Shooting)

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Getting Ready

Basic Photography

Advanced Photography

Warning

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2

EC Declaration of Conformity

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3

Preface

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4

Camera Features and Accessories

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5

Nomenclature

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9

Top display panel

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12

LCD monitor

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Rear display panel

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Viewfinder display

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2

3

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Nomenclature

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

AF assist illuminator (P.41)

Self-timer lamp (P.59)

Red-eye reduction lamp (P.63)

Release mode switch

unlock button

Exposure mode dial

Release mode

switch

Accessory shoe

(P.69)

Accessory shoe cover

Power switch
(P.24)

Sub-Command dial (P.29)

Depth of field check button (P.36)

Strap mount
(P.15)

Flash exposure
compensation button
(P.67)

Exposure compensation
button (P.54)

Top display panel

(P.12)

LCD illuminator
button (P.35)

Shutter button
(P.32)

Contents

USING THE FUNCTION MENU

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w HISTOGRAM

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■ About the Histogram Display

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w ERASING SINGLE-FRAME

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w SINGLE-FRAME PROTECT

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■ To check protected frames

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w MULTI-FRAME PLAYBACK

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b PLAYBACK MENU

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K ERASE

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J SETTING AND REMOVING PROTECTION FOR ALL FRAMES

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HOW TO SPECIFY PRINT OPTIONS (DPOF)

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H VOICE MEMO (AUDIO RECORDING)

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LCD BRIGHTNESS

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SET–UP

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■ SET–UP Menu Options

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Setup operations

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IMAGE DISPLAY

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Using the Preview Function

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SETTING THE CUSTOM WB

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■ When the exposure is not measured correctly

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VOICE MEMO

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FRAME No. MEMORY

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TWO-BUTTON RESET

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CUSTOM SETTING (CSM)

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Cancelling custom settings

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■ Custom Settings List

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CONNECTING TO A TV/USING THE AC POWER ADAPTER (OPTIONAL)

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CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER

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CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER VIA IEEE 1394

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CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER VIA USB

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DISCONNECTING FROM THE PC (Important — always use this procedure.)

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Advanced

Features Playback

Settings

Connection

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System Expansion Options

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Accessories Guide

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Notes on Using Your Camera Correctly

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Cleaning the CCD

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Notes on the Power Supply

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Applicable Batteries

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Notes on the Batteries

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Notes on Using the AC Power Adapter

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Notes on the Media (SmartMedia™ and Microdrives)

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Warning Displays

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Troubleshooting

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Specifications

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Explanation of Terms

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Safety Notes

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Nomenclature



Flash pop-up button (P.64)

Diopter

adjustment knob

Rubber
eyecup

Viewfinder

Focus mode

selector switch (P.38)

AA-size battery holder

release catch

Lens release button

Strap mount

Flash (P.64)

(USB) socket

IEEE1394 socket

IEEE1394 socket cover

VIDEO OUT (visual output) socket

Synchronizing terminal cap

Synchonizing terminal

Terminal cover

DC IN 5V (Power input) socket

AE-L/AF-L button

BACK button

F4 button

F3 button

F2 button

F1 button

Rear display panel (P.13)

Synchro mode button
(P.62)

Auto Exposure
Bracketing button
(P.55)

Metering system selector dial

4-direction button

Main-Command dial

(P.29)

4-direction button

lock switch

Access lamp (P.101)

MENU/OK button

Microphone

FUNC button
(P.70, 76)

PLAY button (P.34)

LCD monitor (P.12)

Microdrive slot

Slot cover

Battery cover

(Lithium batteries)

Tripod mount

SmartMedia slot

Microdrive

eject button

Slot cover

unlock button

(P.22)

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Top display panel Rear display panel

LCD monitor

●

!

The LCD used in the top display panel will turn dark at high temperatures and will respond a little more slowly at
low temperatures. However, it will operate normally again at normal temperatures.

●

!

There may be some unevenness in the brightness at the bottom of the LCD monitor. This is due to variations in the
lighting of the LCD itself and is not a fault.

●

!

The LCD used in the rear display panel will turn dark at high temperatures and will respond a little more slowly at low
temperatures. However, it will operate normally again at normal temperatures.

●

!

The frame number is highlighted for CCD-RAW images or non-DCF files.

Nomenclature

ＭＩＮＭＩＮ

ＭＡＳＴＥＲＭＡＳＴＥＲ

ＭＡＸＭＡＸ

Protection

DPOF

Voice memo

Histogram

■ During playback

■ During shooting

Shutter speed/Exposure compensation value Aperture

Photography mode

Sensitivity Recording icon

AA battery charge indicator

Flash exposure
compensation
(P.67)

Exposure
compensation
(P.54)

Flexible Program
(P.47)

Flash sync mode (P.62)

Bracketing bar graphs (P.55)

Auto Exposure Bracketing (P.55)

Custom Setting

charge indicator

Focus area (P.39)

(P.96)

Lithium battery

(P.25)

Date/Time

Press the “w”
button to switch
between functions.

White
balance

Focus
area mode

●When previewing is selected

Preview
display

Record

Erase Histograms (P.90)

Playback
mode

Histograms

Press the “
button to switch
between functions.

w ”

File size

Number of
recorded pixels

Frame
number

Erase

Protection

Media icon

Number of remaining

Sharpness

ToneColor

Standard chart

display (P.90)

AA battery charge indicator

Multi-frame playback

shots

Function
lock

Media icon

Date

recorded pixels

/Time

File size

White
balance

speed

Aperture

Colorshutter

ToneNumber of

Sensitivity

Sharpness

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Getting Ready

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Nomenclature

Viewfinder display

●

!

The viewfinder will be dark without Litium battery power but brightens after installation of fresh batteries. This is not
a malfunction.

●

!

The LCD panel in the upper part of the viewfinder (focus area and framing guides) will become paler at high
temperatures and will become darker and respond a little more slowly at low temperatures. However, it will operate
normally again at normal temperatures.

●

!

The LCD panel in the viewfinder display (where the icons and numbers are displayed) will turn dark at high temperatures
and will respond a little more slowly at low temperatures. However, it will operate normally again at normal temperatures.

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About Advanced Focusing Screen Display

◆

The new Advanced Focusing Screen Display of the FinePix S2 Pro employs the convenient Vari-Brite
Focus Area display system; it enables clear display of the focus brackets at the selected focus area in the
viewfinder for easy identification. When the finder image is bright, the focus brackets are displayed in
black and when the finder image is dark, the focus brackets are momentarily illuminated in red. The
selected focus area can be identified easily in both bright and dark conditions with this function.
Also, the new Advanced Focusing Screen Display allows the superimposition of On-Demand Grid Lines.
The grid lines can be displayed by using Custom Setting Menu #2 (➡P.96). These grids assist you in
composing the frame, in taking landscape pictures or in shifting/tilting PC-Nikkor lenses.
✽ Due to characteristics of the LCD used in the Vari-Brite Focus Area display system, a thin line outside

the selected focus area may also be displayed or the entire viewfinder may be illuminated in red under
certain conditions. These are not malfunctions.

1

FastenerA

FastenerB

2

3

Pass one end of the strap through the strap
mount on the camera body.

Pass the end of the strap through the fastener
A and B as shown in the figure.

Adjust the strap length. Use the same procedure
to attach the other end of the strap to the other
strap mount.

●

!

Check that the strap is pulled tight after it is attached.

12mm-dia reference circle for Centre-weighted
Metering area (P.45)

Focus indicator
(P.32)

Flash ready-light

(P.64)

Exposure compensation value

/Flash exposure copensation

value (P.54/67)

Shutter speed

Aperture

Focus area (P.39)

Metering system (P.45)

Multiple exposure (P.57)
AE-L (Auto exposure lock)
indicator (P.53)

Exposure compensation (P.54)

Flsh exposure compensation (P.67)

Exposure mode (P.46-52)/Electronic

analog exposure display/Exposure

compensation value display (P.54)

●

Viewfinderinformationdisplay

On-Demand Grid Lines (P.97)

Focus area
Spot Metering area (P.45)

1 Getting Ready

ATTACHING THE STRAP

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MOUNTING THE CAMERA LENS

Getting Ready

1

1

2

Check the lens type.

Set the power switch to OFF to switch the
camera off.

CPU contacts of CPU lens
The lens is fitted with CPU

signal contacts.

CPU Nikkor lens other

than G-type

(with aperture ring)

G-type Nikkor lens

(without aperture ring)

3

Position lens in the camera’s bayonet mount so
that the mounting indexes on lens and camera
body are aligned, then twist lens counterclockwise
until it locks into place.

●

!

Always change the lens in an area free of dirt and dust.

●

!

When attaching the lens, take care not to press the lens
release button.

●

!

When the lens is not attached or when a non-CPU
Nikkor lens is attached and the power switch is turned
on, “

`” blinks in the top display panel and viewfinder,

and the shutter cannot be released. See page 19 for a
non-CPU lens.

●

!

Take care not to mount the lens when it is at an angle to
the camera as this can damage the lens mount on the
camera.

●

!

See “Lenses that can be used with this camera” (➡P.18) for details.

Using Nikkor lenses with built-in CPUs other than G-type lenses

1

Set the aperture ring to the smallest aperture.

2

Lock the aperture ring. If you switch the camera
on without first selecting the smallest aperture
(the aperture setting with the highest number),
“¡” flashes on the top display panel and in the
viewfinder, and the shutter will not operate.

◆

Removing the lens

◆

Push and hold the lens release button, then turn
the lens clockwise.

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While the lens is removed from the camera, fit the
camera body cap provided onto the camera to
protect the inside of the camera and prevent
soiling of the mirror and viewfinder screen.
(You can also use the Nikon BF-1A Body Cap.)

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Getting Ready

1

18

MOUNTING THE CAMERA LENS

Lens Compatibility

Use a CPU lens (except IX-Nikkor) with this camera. D- or G-type AF lenses give you access to
all available functions. See page 16

◆

G-type Nikkor and other CPU Nikkor lens

◆

◆

When a non-CPU lens is attached

◆

◆

Nikkor lenses/accessories that cannot be attached to the FinePix S2 Pro

◆

h The G-type Nikkor lens has no aperture ring; aperture should be selected from camera body.

Unlike other CPU Nikkor lenses, aperture does not need to be set to minimum (largest f­number).

h CPU Nikkor lenses other than G-type Nikkor lens have an aperture ring. Set the lens aperture to

its minimum and lock. When the lens is not set to its minimum aperture setting and the power
switch is turned on, “

¡” blinks in the top display panel and viewfinder and the shutter cannot

be released.

Set exposure mode to “M” Manual with a non-CPU lens. (When other modes are selected, shutter
cannot be released.) The camera’s exposure meter cannot be used and the aperture cannot be set
using the Sub-Command Dial when using non-CPU lenses. “

`” appears in place of the aperture

indication in the top display panel and viewfinder; set/confirm aperture using the lens aperture ring.

The following Nikkor lenses/accessories cannot be attached to the FinePix S2 Pro (otherwise
camera body or lens may be damaged):

h TC-16A Teleconverter
h Non-AI lenses
h 400mm f/4.5, 600 mm f/5.6, 800 mm f/8 and 1200 mm f/11 with Focusing Unit AU-1
h Fisheye 6 mm f/5.6, 7.5 mm f/5.6, 8 mm f/8 and OP 10 mm f/5.6
h Old type 21 mm f/4
h K1, K2 ring, Auto Extension Ring PK-1, PK-11, Auto Ring BR-2, BR-4
h ED 180-600 mm f/8 (No. 174041-174180)
h ED 360-1200 mm f/11 (No. 174031-174127)
h 200-600 mm f/9.5 (No. 280001-300490)
h 80 mm f/2.8, 200 mm f/3.5 and TC-16 Teleconverter for F3AF
h PC 28 mm f/4 (No. 180900 or smaller)
h PC 35 mm f/2.8 (No. 851001-906200)
h Old type PC 35 mm f/3.5
h Old type Reflex 1000 mm f/6.3
h Reflex 1000 mm f/11 (No. 142361-143000)
h Reflex 2000 mm f/11 (No. 200111-200310)

■ Types of CPU lenses and other usable lenses/accessories

✽ 1 Spot Metering area can be shifted with focus area selector (➡P.45) with CPU Nikkor lens.
✽ 2 IX-Nikkor lenses cannot be attached.
✽ 3 This camera is compatible with the Vibration Reduction function of the VR Nikkor lens.
✽ 4 The camera’s exposure metering and flash control system do not work properly when shifting and/or tilting the

lens, or when using an aperture other than the maximum aperture.

✽ 5 Without shifting and/or tilting the lens.
✽ 6 Compatible with AF-S and AF-I Nikkor except AF-S 17-35 mm f/2.8D IF-ED and AF-S 28-70 mm f/2.8D IF-ED.
✽ 7 With maximum effective aperture of f/5.6 or faster.
✽ 8 With maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster.
✽ 9 Some lenses/accessories cannot be attached (➡P.19).
✽ 10 With exposure mode set to Manual. The exposure meter cannot be used.
✽ 11 With exposure mode set to Manual and shutter speed set to 1/125 sec. or slower but the exposure meter cannot

be used.

✽ 12 Attach the PB-6 vertically (PB-6 can be set to horizontal position after attaching).

i AS-15 must be attached in combination with Medical-Nikkor 200 mm f/5.6 for the lens to fire flash.
i Reprocopy Outfit PF-4 can be attached in combination with Camera Holder PA-4.

Focus modeMode

Lens/accessories

Autofocus

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—

u

—

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✽5

u

—

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—

u

u

✽7

u

✽7

uuuu

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—

uu

—

u

✽8

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—

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—

u

✽8

u

—

u

✽10

—

—

—

—

uu

—

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✽11

———

——

u

—

u

✽10

———

—

u

✽5

u

—

u

✽10

———

—

u

✽7

u

—

u

✽10

———

—

u

✽7

u

—

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✽10

———

—

u

✽7

u

—

u

✽10

———

Manual with

electronic

rangefinder

Manual

Exposure mode

Any mode
other than

M

M

Metering system

Matrix

3D 10-

segment

10-

segment

Centre-

Weighted,

Spot

✽1

CPU Nikkor

✽2

Non-CPU Nikkor

✽9

D-type AF Nikkor✽3,
G-type AF Nikkor,
AF-S, AF-I Nikkor

PC Micro-Nikkor
85 mm f/2.8D

✽4

AF-I Teleconverter

✽6

Non-D/G-type AF Nikkor
(except AF Nikkor for F3AF)

AI-P Nikkor

AI-S or AI type Nikkor,
Series-E, AI-modified Nikkor

Medical-Nikkor
120 mm f/4

Reflex-Nikkor

PC-Nikkor

AI-S or AI type
Teleconverters

Bellows Focusing
Attachment PB-6

✽12

Auto Extension Rings
(PK-11A, PK-12,
PK-13 and PN-11)

20 21

LOADING THE MEDIA

Getting Ready

1

You can use either SmartMedia or Microdrive as recording media in the FinePix S2 Pro.
h If a SmartMedia and Microdrive are both loaded into the camera at the same time, images are

recorded on the media selected in SET–UP (➡ “Setup” P.89).

h Data cannot be copied between the two media types on the FinePix S2 Pro.

2

Align the contact area (gold-colored
section) on the SmartMedia with the gold
marker on the SmartMedia slot and push
the SmartMedia firmly all the way into the
slot.

Push the Microdrive firmly all the way into
the Microdrive slot.

SmartMedia Microdrive

●

!

If you open the slot cover while the camera is still switched on, the camera is switched off as a safety
measure.

●

!

If the media is oriented incorrectly, it will not go all the way into the slot. Do not apply excessive force when
inserting a SmartMedia or Microdrive.

◆

Replacing a SmartMedia

◆

Set the power switch to “OFF”, check that
the Access lamp is off and then open the slot
cover. If you push the SmartMedia gently
into the slot, it pops out for easy removal.

◆

Replacing a Microdrive

◆

Set the power switch to “OFF”, check that
the Access lamp is off and then open the slot
cover. Then press the eject button and
remove the Microdrive.

Eject button

●

!

When storing SmartMedia, always use the
special anti-static case provided.

●

!

When storing Microdrives, always use the special
protective case provided.

3

Close the slot cover.

1

Set the power switch to “OFF” and check that
the Access lamp is off. Then open the slot cover.

SmartMedia

TM

(

optional

)

●

!

Images cannot be recorded or erased if a write­protect sticker is affixed to the SmartMedia.

●

!

Operation of this camera is only guaranteed when it
is used with FUJIFILM SmartMedia.

●

!

Some 3.3V SmartMedia are labeled as “3V” or “ID”
cards.

●

!

See P.113 for more information on using SmartMedia.

Always use 3.3-volt SmartMedia.

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

Microdrive

(

optional: supplied by another manufacturers)

●

!

Microdrives are actually very small and light hard
disks. Because they are a spinning storage medium,
they are less resistant to vibration and impacts than
SmartMedia. If you are using a Microdrive, take great
care not to expose the camera to vibration or impacts
(particularly during recording or playback).

●

!

The use of Ni-MH (nickel-metal hydride) batteries is
recommended when using as Microdrive.

●

!

See P.113 for more information on using Microdrive.

h Microdrive 340MB
h Microdrive 1GB

Some CompactFlashTMcards may not work
properly. Please contact the card manufacture
for compatibility.

Never open the media slot cover while the
camera is switched on.This could destroy the
image data or damage the SmartMedia itself.

Gold marking

1

Access lamp

2

22 23

LOADING THE BATTERIES

Getting Ready

1

Set the power switch to OFF to switch the
camera off.

1

Loading the AA-size batteries

Set the power switch to OFF to switch the
camera off.

1

1Lift out the battery holder lock tab.
2

Turn the battery holder lock tab counterclockwise
to unlock the battery holder.

3Pull the battery holder out.

2

Load the AA-size batteries in the direction
indicated by the Ω and ≈ labels on the holder.

3

Push the battery holder in and hold it in place as
you turn the battery holder lock tab clockwise to
securely lock the battery holder.

4

Open the battery compartment cover.

Load the lithium batteries in the direction
indicated by the

Ω and ≈ labels on the camera.

2

1

2

●

!

Do not apply excessive force to the battery cover.

●

!

Remove the batteries more easily by pushing the
batteries upwards from the gap at the opposite end from
the battery holder lock tab.

●

!

Take care not to drop the batteries when opening or
closing the battery cover.

3

Firmly close the battery compartment cover.

4

h CR123A batteries: 2 (lithium)
h AA batteries: 4 (alkaline or nickel-metal hydride)

Compatible Batteries

Loading the lithium batteries

◆

About the Batteries

◆

h Never use a battery when the outer casing is split or peeling as

this could result in a short-circuit and cause major problems
due to battery fluid leakage or overheating.

h Do not use AA-size lithium, manganese or nickel-cadmium (Ni-

Cd) batteries.

h Do not use batteries of different types or brands together and

do not use new batteries together with used batteries.

h The useful life of alkaline batteries varies depending on the brand. The life of some batteries may

be considerably shorter than the batteries supplied with the camera. Due to the nature of alkaline
batteries, the time for which they can be used is shorter in cold locations (+10°C (+50°F) or below).

h Soiling such as fingermarks or grease on the poles of batteries can significantly reduce the

number of shots that can be taken.

h See P.112 for other precautions concerning the use of batteries.

Outer casing

1

2

3

2

1

3

24 25

SWITCHING ON AND OFF •SETTING THE DATE AND TIME

CHECKING THE BATTERY LEVEL

Getting Ready

1

To switch the camera on, set the Power switch
to “ON”.
To switch the camera off, set the Power switch
to “OFF”.

1

2

ＤＡＴＥ／ＴＩＭＥＤＡＴＥ／ＴＩＭＥ

ＮＯＴ ＳＥＴＮＯＴ ＳＥＴ

ＳＥＴＳＥＴ ＮＯＮＯ

ＯＫＯＫ

ＢＡＣＫＢＡＣＫ

●

!

To set the date and time later, press the “BACK” button.

●

!

If you do not set the date and time, this confirmation
message will appear each time you switch the camera
on.

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

3

4

1Unlock the 4-direction button.
2Press “d” or “c” to select year, month, day,

hour or minute and then press “a” or “b” to
adjust the selected setting.

1Press the “MENU/OK” button.

This switches the camera to Photography
mode.

2When you have finished the procedure, lock

the 4-direction button to prevent accidental
improper use.

●

!

To set the time precisely, press the “MENU/OK” button
when the time is at zero seconds.

●

!

Once the AC power adapter has been connected or the
batteries have been loaded for 2 days or more, the date
and time settings will be retained for roughly 6 months
even when the camera has no power (batteries removed
and AC power adapter disconnected).

●

!

If you hold down “a ” or “b ” , the numbers change
continuously.

●

!

When the time displayed passes “12:00:00”, the AM/PM
setting automatically switches.

01 02

ＤＡＴＥ／ＴＩＭＥＤＡＴＥ／ＴＩＭＥ

２００２ ２００２ ． ０２ ． １５． ０２ ． １５

 １１ ： ５９ ： ５９ ＰＭ １１ ： ５９ ： ５９ ＰＭ

ＯＫＯＫ

ＢＡＣＫＢＡＣＫ

01 02

ＤＡＴＥ／ＴＩＭＥＤＡＴＥ／ＴＩＭＥ

２００２ ． ０２ ． １５２００２ ． ０２ ． １５

 １１ ：  １１ ： ５９ ５９ ：５９ ＰＭ：５９ ＰＭ

ＯＫＯＫ

ＢＡＣＫＢＡＣＫ

Switch the camera on and check the battery charge indicator.

1There is ample charge in the batteries.
2The batteries are low on charge and will run out shortly. You should replace the batteries.
3The batteries are fully depleted. You must replace the batteries. The display switches off and

the camera stops operating, after which the display lights again.

Loss of power while an image is being saved will prevent the image from being saved successfully.
Take note of the battery level when you are taking shots where image saving will take some time
(continuous shooting or when the quality is set to “HIGH”).

Lithium batteries (Top display panel)

◆

Auto Power Off Function

◆

AA-size batteries (Rear display panel)

3

Blinking

Lit

Lit

1

2

3

Blinking

Lit

Lit

1

2

■ Batteries Uses and Symptoms When Batteries are Depleted

■ When you have difficulty obtaining lithium batteries

Uses Symptoms When Depleted

AA-size Alkaline batteries Image processing

“

∞

” appears on the top display panel

Lithium batteries CR123A Power functions such as auto focus,

aperture, mirror and shutter operation,
and charge the flash.

The camera will not switch on.

You can take pictures using only the four AA-size Ni-MH (nickel-metal hydride batteries), but the
built-in flash cannot be used. When you are using only the four AA-size Ni-MH batteries, remove
the used lithium batteries from the camera.
The time for which the camera can be used is shorter, and as far as possible this should only be
used as an emergency measure. Note that the displays on the top and rear display panels both
function as battery level indicators for the AA-size Ni-MH batteries.

✽ When you are taking pictures in locations where you think you will have difficulty purchasing lithium batteries, it is a

good idea to take along some spare lithium batteries or carry some fully charged Ni-MH batteries for emergencies.

✽ The camera cannot be used just with alkaline batteries.

If you leave the camera switched on without using it, this function automatically switches the
camera off (➡P.98).
If the Auto Power Off function has shut down the camera, restore power to the camera by pressing
the shutter button down halfway or pressing the LCD illuminator button. A small amount of battery
charge is consumed even when Auto Power Off has shut down the camera.

1Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the SET–UP screen.
2Use “a” or “b” to select “DATE/TIME” and then press “c”.

To correct the date/time

26 27

Basic Photography

2

2

Basic
Photography

BASIC OPERATION GUIDE

xDepth of field check button

This button allows you to check the depth of field.

xPower switch

Switches the camera on and off.

35







xRelease mode switch unlock button

Hold down this button to move the release mode
switch.

xAccessory shoe

Mount an external flash here.

Flash pop-up button

x

To use the built-in flash, press
this button to pop up the flash.

xSynchronizing terminal

Use this to connect flash units
that require a synchro cord.

xLens release button

Hold down this button as you
remove the lens.

Focus mode selector switch

x

Selects AF-S (Single-AF servo), AF-C



(Continuous-AF servo) or M (Manual)
as the focus mode.

Exposure mode dial

x

Allows you to select the
exposure mode, the custom
settings and the ISO setting,

: Programmed Auto
 : Shutter-priority Auto

  : Aperture-priority Auto

: Manual
 : Custom settings
 : ISO setting (sensitivity)

x

Exposure compensation button

Used with the main command dial to
select the exposure compensation value.

x

Top display panel

Displays the information shown
in the viewfinder along with
other information.

x

Auto exposure bracketing button

Used with the camera dials to select Auto Exposure
Bracketing.
Main command dial: Switches Auto Exposure Bracketing ON
and OFF.
Sub-command dial: Selects a combination of exposure offset
and number of shots.

x

Synchro mode button

Used with the main command dial
to select Synchro mode.

Sub-command dial

x

Changes the aperture and other settings.

xShutter button

Press this button down halfway to restore
the camera to Photography mode. Press
down fully to take a picture.

xFlash exposure compensation

button

Used with the main command dial to select
the flash exposure compensation value.

x

LCD illumination button

Illuminates the top display panel.

x

Main command dial

Changes settings such as the shutter
speed.

x

Rubber eyecup

Remove this before performing diopter
adjustment.

x

Diopter adjustment knob

Makes the image in the viewfinder
easier to see. Set this knob to the
position where the focusing area
appears sharpest.

x

AE-L/AF-L lock button

Locks the exposure and focus while

Release mode switch

x

Selects Single-frame, Continuous, Self Timer or Multi Exposure as the shutter release mode.

x

Metering system selector dial

Selects Multi, Center-weighted or Spot
as the metering system.

pressed.

28 29

BASIC OPERATION GUIDE

Basic Photography

2

Main

＋

Command dials

The FinePix S2 Pro’s Main- and Sub-Command dials are used alone or in
combination with other buttons to select/set various functions or modes.

Main

ＳＥＴ−ＵＰ

ＣＵＳＴＯＭ ＷＢ
ＨＩＧＨ ＭＯＤＥ
ＭＥＤＩＡ
ＴＥＳＴーＳＨＯＯＴＩＮＧ（ＮＯ ＣＡＲＤ）

ＩＭＡＧＥ ＤＩＳＰＬＡＹ

ＴＩＦＦ−ＲＧＢ

ＳＭＡＲＴＭＥＤＩＡ

OFF

ＶＯＩＣＥ ＭＥＭＯ

ＯＦＦ

ＳＥＴ

ＢＡＣＫ

ＥＲＡＳＥ

ＡＬＬ ＦＲＡＭＥＳ

ＦＯＲＭＡＴ

Setting

Exposure mode setting

Procedure

Program shift “P”

Main

Slower Faster

Shutter speed “S, M”

Aperture setting “A, M”

Exposure compensation amount “P, S, A, M”

Auto Exposure Bracketing ON/OFF

“P, S, A, M”

Number of shots and exposure offset for
Auto Exposure Bracketing

Sensitivity setting “ISO”

Custom setting option selection

“CSM”

Custom setting option modification

Synchro mode setting

“P, S, A, M”

Sub

＋

Main

＋

Flash exposure compensation amount

Open

Aperture

Sub

xFUNC button

Selects the information displayed on the rear
display panel.

xRear display panel

Displays information during shooting or
playback.

x F1 to F4 buttons

Use these buttons to select items in the
rear display panel.

PLAY button

x

Switches playback display on
and off.

xPlayback, Menu and SET–UP Operations

Photography

BACK button

x

Press this button to cancel an
action in the menu screen.

x

4-direction button lock

switch

Release this switch to use the
4-direction button.

x

MENU/OK button

Press the button to confirm an
action in the menu screen.

x

4-direction button

Use this button to select menu
options or the focus area.

Exposure mode select dial

Auto Exposure
Bracketing button

Flash sync mode
button

Sub-Command

Command dial

dial

Flash exposure

compensation

button

Exposure

compensation

button

Main-

Main

＋

LCD monitor
OFF

Shutter pressed halfway

ＥＲＡＳＥ

Playback

Frame advance:
Playback zoom:



Menu SET−UP

ＦＯＲＭＡＴ



ＡＬＬ ＦＲＡＭＥＳ



1Menu option selection:
2Setting selection:
3Confirmation:MENU/OK

Cancel: BACK

ＳＥＴ−ＵＰ



ＩＭＡＧＥ ＤＩＳＰＬＡＹ

ＣＵＳＴＯＭ ＷＢ
ＨＩＧＨ ＭＯＤＥ
ＭＥＤＩＡ
ＴＥＳＴーＳＨＯＯＴＩＮＧ（ＮＯ ＣＡＲＤ）
ＶＯＩＣＥ ＭＥＭＯ

1Option selection:
2Setting selection:










ＢＡＣＫ

ＯＫＯＫ

OFF

ＳＥＴ
ＴＩＦＦ−ＲＧＢ
ＳＭＡＲＴＭＥＤＩＡ



ＯＮＯＮ
ＯＦＦ











Main

＋

Main

Main

Sub

30 31

TAKING PICTURES

Basic Photography

2

6

Set the metering system selector to “'” (Matrix
Metering).

●

!

Matrix Metering indication “'” appears in the viewfinder.

●

!

Take care not to obscure the lens with your fingers or the
shoulder strap.

7

Set the exposure mode select dial to “P” (Auto­Multi Progam).

8

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

9

Position the central focus area over the subject.

●

!

If the subject is not inside the AF frame, move the focus
area or take the picture using AF lock (➡P.33).

1

Set the focus mode selector to “S” (Single-AF
Servo).

2

1Press the “w ” button to display the AF

setting on the rear display panel.

2Press the “F2” button to select “z” single

area.

●

!

Make sure to turn the focus mode selector until it clicks
into position.

3

1Unlock the 4-direction button.
2Press “d”, “c”, “a” or “b” to position the

focusing area in the center.

4

Lock the 4-direction button to prevent accidental
improper use.

5

Hold down the release mode switch unlock
button and set the release mode switch to “e”
(Single-frame).

●

!

The selected focus area indicator appears on the top
display panel, in the viewfinder display and on the
viewfinder screen (➡P.39).

01

02

01 02

Single
Area AF

Dynamic
AF

32 33

TAKING PICTURES

Basic Photography

2

If you take a shot with this type of composition
using Single-area AF with the focus area in the
center, the subjects (the two people in this case)
are outside the focus area and will not be in
focus.

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

1

4

3

2

◆

When AF (Auto Focus) does not focus the shot

◆

h Position the focus area over another subject at roughly the same distance and press the shutter

button down halfway. Then recompose the shot and take the picture.

h You can also set the focus and take the shot by selecting “M” (manual) as the focus mode.

Keep the shutter button pressed down halfway
(AF lock) and check that the “●” focus indicator
is lit in the viewfinder display.

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

●

!

You can reapply the AF lock as many times as you like
before releasing the shutter.

●

!

The AF lock operates in all photography modes and can
be used to ensure excellent results.

●

!

If you are using the “AF-C” focus mode, hold the shutter
button down halfway and press the “AE-L/AF-L” button
(➡P.53).

USING AF LOCK

10

Press the shutter button down halfway to focus
the shot. The “●” focus indicator appears in the
viewfinder display.

●

!

If the focus indicator is flashing, the camera cannot focus
and the shutter will not release.

11

Without releasing the shutter button, press it
down all the way (fully pressed) to take the shot.

NUMBER OF AVAILABLE SHOTS

The number of available shots is displayed on
the rear display panel.

●

!

See P.73 for information on changing the number of
recorded pixels/Quality (compression ratio) setting.

●

!

The factory default settings set at shipment are 3024
(Number of recorded pixels) and N (Quality: normal).

■ Standard Number of Shots for the Media

Because the amount of data needed to record an image varies slightly depending on the type of subject, the number of
available shots may not decrease after an image is recorded, or may decrease by 2 in some cases. Also, the difference
between the standard number of shots and the actual number of available shots increases for media with a higher capacity.

✽ Number of available shots for formatted media.

TIFF-RGB TIFF-RGB TIFF-RGB

Quality Mode

Image File Size

MG-16S (16MB)

MG-32S (32MB)

MG-64S (64MB)

MG-128S (128MB)

Approx.

35.5MB

TIFF-RGB

HIGH

FINE

1

3

0

0

Number of
recorded pixels

3

4256 × 2848

4

1440 × 960

2

3024 × 2016

1

2304 × 1536

Microdrive 340MB

9

Microdrive 1GB

29

Approx.

12.4MB

CCD-RAW

4

9

2

1

26

80

Approx.

4.7MB

13

26

6

3

73

220

NORMAL

Approx.

2.2MB

28

56

13

6

156

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PLAYING BACK IMAGES DIOPTRE ADJUSTMENT/LCD ILLUMINATOR

Basic Photography

2

The finder dioptre enables near- or far-sighted photographers to adjust the eyepiece dioptre to
suit their vision.

Remove the rubber eyecup.

Displays in the top display panel can be confirmed in the dark with the LCD illuminator.

When you press the “y” LCD illuminator button,
the top and rear display panels light up.

h Display panel illumination switches off in the

following situations:

i When you press the “

y” LCD illumination

button again

i When you release the shutter
i When the Auto Power Off function switches

the camera off

While looking through the viewfinder, adjust the
position of the diopter adjustment knob until the
focusing frame or the image in the viewfinder
appears sharpest. Then reattach the rubber
eyecup.

h The diopter setting can be adjusted from -1.8

m

-1

(shortsighted) to +0.8 m-1(farsighted).
Nikon also provides 9 types of diopter
adjustment lens ranging from -5 m-1to +3 m-1.

DIOPTRE ADJUSTMENT

LCD ILLUMINATOR

Since the dioptre adjustment lever is located next to the viewfinder, be careful not to poke
yourself in the eye with your finger or fingernail while sliding the lever.

CMS 14: The illuminator can be set to come on when any button is pressed (➡P.98).

Press the “d” button to play back your images.

To take a shot when you are viewing images, press the “d” button or
press the shutter button down halfway.

Frame advance/rewind

Unlock the 4-direction
button to use it.

Press “d” or “c” to
move backwards and
forwards through the
images.
Hold the button down
for about 1 second to
move quickly through
the images.

●

!

Images appear slightly
coarser during fast
forwarding.

Zoom

ＰＡＮＮＩＮＧＰＡＮＮＩＮＧ

ＰＬＡＹＰＬＡＹ

Use “a ” or “ b ” to
zoom in or out.

Switches between zooming and
repositioning.

Panning

ＺＯＯＭＺＯＯＭ

ＰＬＡＹＰＬＡＹ

Press “d”, “c”, “a” or
“b” to view a different

area.

When you have finished
viewing the images...

Lock the 4-direction button
to prevent accidental
improper use.

●

!

Press “BACK” to return
to frame advance mode.

●

!

Pressing the shutter button down halfway temporarily
switches display panel illumination off.

36

DEPTH OF FIELD CHECK BUTTON/CCD PLANE INDICATOR

37

Advanced Photography

3

Pages 38 to 43 provide explanations of how to use and set the camera’s focusing functions,
along with various related topics. The diagram below is a page map to this section. Refer to the
pages indicated for details.

Depress the depth-of-field check button to confirm the depth of field through the viewfinder.

Pressing the depth-of-field check button stops
the lens down to the aperture controlled in “P”
Auto-Multi Progam or “S” Shutter-Priority Auto
exposure mode, and down to the aperture
selected in “A” Aperture-Priority Auto or “M”
Manual exposure mode. By looking through the
viewfinder, the approximate depth of field with
the given aperture can be confirmed.

The CCD plane indicator shows the position of the CCD plane inside the camera body.

The CCD plane indicator shows the standard line
of the shooting distance and indicates the
position of the CCD plane inside the camera
body. Use this indicator when actually measuring
camera-to-subject distance, e.g. in close-up
photography. The exact distance from the lens
mounting flange to the CCD plane is 46.5 mm.

DEPTH OF FIELD CHECK BUTTON

CCD PLANE INDICATOR

■ Focus-related custom settings

Selecting the focus mode (➡P.38)

Switches between:

S: Single-AF servo
C : Continuous-AF servo
M : Manual focus

AF-S or AF-C

Selecting the AF area mode (➡P.39)

Select the number of focus areas used for
focusing.
Single: 1
Dynamic: 5

Single

MF

Dynamic

Closest-subject priority setting

ON: The camera focuses using the focus

area containing the closest subject.

OFF: The camera focuses using the

specified focus area.

Selecting the focus area (➡P.40)

AF-assist illuminator (➡P.41)

Manual: Select the focus area to be used

for focusing.

Automatic: This option is disabled when

the closest-subject priority
setting is “ON”.

OFF ON

Automatic

Manual (choose from 5 points

)

CSM 3: Illumination for focus area Sets the automatic illumination setting for the focus

area in the viewfinder

➡P.97

➡P.97

➡P.97

➡P.97

➡P.97

➡P.98

CSM 4: Focus area selection Sets the focus area selection method

CSM 7: Closest-subject priority dynamic AF at

S-AF mode

Closest-subject priority dynamic AF settings

CSM 8: Closest-subject priority dynamic AF at

C-AF mode

Sets the closest-subject priority dynamic AF
settings

CSM 9: AE/AF lock button Selects AE/AF concurrent locking, independent

locking, or maintained locking

CSM 15: AF-assist illuminator Switches auxiliary AF light ON/OFF

AF-CAF-SMF

3

Advanced
Photography

FOCUS SETTINGS

●

!

When you press the depth of field check button, the
shutter speed display and LCD illumination both turn off.

38 39

FOCUS SETTINGS

Advanced Photography

3

You can change the focusing method used for automatic focusing (when the focus mode switch
is set to “S” or “C”).

SELECTING THE AF AREA MODE

z

Single-area AF

i Focuses using the selected focus area.
i Useful for situations where you want to focus accurately on a more or less stationary

subject.

Z

Dynamic AF

i If the subject is outside the specified focus area, another focus area is used for focusing.
i Useful for shots where it is difficult to accurately keep the subject in a given focus

area, such as when you are tracking a moving subject (particularly one that moves in
unpredictable ways).

Closest-subject
Priority AF

i Focuses using the focus area containing the subject closest to the camera.

✽ If spot metering is used in Closest-subject Priority AF mode, metering is always performed for the focus area in the

center of the shot.

✽ When you are using a telephoto lens or the subject is dark, the closest focus area may not be selected.

1

Press the “w” button to display this screen.

2

Single
Area AF

Dynamic
AF

Select Single-area AF or Dynamic AF.

■ The displays shown in the viewfinder and on the top display panel are shown
below.

Focus area

Single-area AF

Dynamic AF (Closest-

subject Priority AF OFF)

Dynamic AF (Closest-

subject Priority AF ON)

Top display panel/viewfinder
display

Then specify the focus area. End of settings.

SELECTING THE FOCUS MODE

AF-CAF-SMF

Use the focus mode selector switch to select the
focus mode.

■ Focus modes

AF-S

(S: Single AF servo)

AF-C

(C: Continuous AF servo)

MF

(M: Manual focus)

Features Focus priority mode. The

shutter will only release if the
“●” focus indicator is displayed.
(Excludes predictive motion
focusing)

Release priority mode. The
shutter will release even if
the “●” focus indicator is not
displayed.

Allows you to release the
shutter at any time.

AF starts When the shutter button is

pressed down halfway
(default).

When the shutter button is
pressed down halfway
(default).

AF is not used.

Focus lock When the shutter button is

held down halfway and the “●”
focus indicator is displayed,
the focus is locked.

Even when the shutter button
is held down halfway and the
“●” focus indicator is displayed,
the focus is not locked and
focusing continues.
Press the AE-L/AF-L button to
lock the focus.

The focus is not locked.

Predictive motion
focusing
(focus tracking
function for
moving subjects)

Only works for moving subjects
from the time AF operation
starts. While this function is
operating, the camera decides
when the subject is in focus
and releases the shutter.

Also works for subjects that
start moving during shooting.

Does not operate.

CSM 9: AF operation can be modified so that it does not begin when the shutter button is

pressed down halfway, but when the “AE-L/AF-L” button is pressed (➡P.97).

CSM 7/8: The focus mode determines whether Closest-subject Priority AF is ON or OFF. The

default settings are “ON” in “S” (Single-AF servo) mode and “OFF” in “C” (Continuous­AF servo) mode. You can change these settings using the custom settings (➡P.97).