Fujifilm S6500fd, S6000fd User Manual

Getting Ready

Using the Camera

OWNER’S MANUAL

This manual will show you how to use
your FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA
FinePix S6000fd / FinePix S6500fd
correctly.
Please follow the instructions carefully.

Advanced Features

Camera Connection

Troubleshooting

BL00548-200(1)

• Photography

• Playback

•Movie

Settings

Software

Installation

Appendices

Warning

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

For customers in the U.S.A.

FCC Statement

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

CAUTION

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

Tested To Comply

With FCC Standards

FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

For customers in Canada

CAUTION

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

Please read the Safety Notes (➝p.192) and make
sure you understand them before using the camera.

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IMPORTANT

BEFORE OPENING THE CD-ROM PROVIDED BY FUJI PHOTO FILM
CO., LTD., PLEASE READ THIS END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT
CAREFULLY. ONLY IF YOU AGREE WITH THIS AGREEMENT,
SHOULD YOU USE THE SOFTWARE RECORDED ON THE CD-ROM.
BY OPENING THE PACKAGE, YO U ACCEPT AND A GREE TO BE
BOUND BY THIS AGREEMEN T.

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Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd. (“FUJIFILM”) and you, which sets forth the terms
and conditions of the license granted for you to use the software provided
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with Media.
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(a) to install one copy of Software onto one computer in binary machine

executable form;
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notices that appear on or in Software or Documentation.

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decompile, or disassemble Software.

NOTICE

End User License Agreement

Be sure to read this page before using the software.

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EC Declaration of Conformity

We
Name: Fuji Photo Film (Europe) GmbH
Address: Heesenstrasse 31

declare that the product
Product Name: FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA FinePix S6000fd / FinePix S6500fd
Manufacturer’s Name: Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd.
Manufacturer’s Address: 26-30, Nishiazabu 2-chome, Minato-ku,

conforms to the following Standards:

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

40549 Dusseldorf, Germany

Tokyo 106-8620, Japan

Safety: EN60065
EMC: EN55022: 1998 Classe B

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

Dusseldorf, Germany

Place

This product comes with batteries. When these are empty, you shouldn’t throw them
away but deliver them as domestic chemical refuse.

August 1, 2006

Signature/Managing DirectorDate

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Disposal of Electric and Electronic Equipment in Private Households

Disposal of used Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with

separate collection systems)

This symbol on the product, or in the manual and in the warranty, and/or on its packaging indicates that this
product shall not be treated as household waste.
Instead it should be taken to an applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic
equipment.
By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences to
the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this

If your equipment contains easy removable batteries or accumulators please dispose these separately according to your local
requirements.
The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product,
please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you have purchased the product.

In Countries outside the EU:

If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities and ask for the correct way of disposal.

product.

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Contents

Warning................................................................. 2

IMPORTANT ......................................................... 3

EC Declaration of Conformity................................ 4

Disposal of Electric and Electronic Equipment in

Private Households ......................................... 5

Contents................................................................ 6

Preface.................................................................. 9

About this Manual ............................................... 11

Accessories Included .......................................... 12

Camera Parts and Features ................................ 13

Example of screen Text Display.......................... 16

Getting Ready

Attaching the Strap, Lens cap and Lens hood .... 17

Loading the Batteries .......................................... 19

Checking the battery charge ....................... 21

Loading the xD-Picture Card ......................... 22

Turning On and Off ............................................. 24

Setting the language, date, and time .......... 25

Correcting the Date and Time ............................. 27

Selecting the Language ...................................... 28

Using the Camera

Basic Operation Guide ........................................ 30

Taking Pictures (AUTO Mode) ............................ 33

Using Intelligent Face Detection when

taking pictures .......................................... 37

Taking pictures with the focus and

exposure locked ....................................... 39

AF-assist illuminator.................................... 41

Using zoom function ................................... 41

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Adjusting the shot composition .................. 42

Viewing the Images ............................................ 44

Erasing the Images/Movies.......................... 48

Selecting FRAME or ALL FRAMES ........... 48

Advanced Features — Photography

Using the Photography Functions —

Procedure of Setting ..................................... 50

Setting the Shooting Mode ................................. 54

B Auto................................................. 54

Picture Stabilization.............................. 54

Natural Light / Natural & d ............ 55

m Portrait ................................................... 57

, Landscape ............................................ 57

? Scene Position..................................... 58

N Program AE............................................ 62

M Shutter Priority AE.................................. 63

< Aperture Priority AE ............................... 65

> Manual................................................... 67

Adjusting the Image Brightness

(D Exposure Compensation) ....................... 69

Continuous AF.................................................... 71

Manual focus ...................................................... 72

e Macro (Close-up) ........................................... 74

d Setting the Flash (Intelligent Flash)................ 75

f Taking pictures continuously......................... 77

j Increasing Monitor Brightness ...................... 80

Using p-MODE MENU (Photography)/

SHOOTING MENU ....................................... 81

Setting the p-MODE MENU

(Photography).......................................... 81

Setting the SHOOTING MENU ................... 81

p-MODE MENU (Photography)......................... 85

Changing the sensitivity setting

(S ISO) ................................................... 85

Changing the quality setting

( QUALITY) .......................................... 86

Changing the FinePix COLOR setting

( FinePix COLOR) ................................ 87

SHOOTING MENU ............................................. 88

Self-Timer ( SELF-TIMER) ..................... 88

Selecting light metering method

( PHOTOMETRY) ................................ 90

Adjusting color balance

(T WHITE BALANCE) ........................... 91

Focusing the shot quickly

( HIGH-SPEED SHOOTING) ............... 92

Specifying focusing mode

(H AF MODE) ......................................... 93

Adjust the image outline (hard/soft)

(G SHARPNESS) .................................. 95

Adjust the amount of light emitted by the flash

( FLASH (Brightness Adjustment)) ...... 95

Photograph the same image with different

exposure ( BRACKETING).................. 96

Advanced Features — Playback

Playback Information .......................................... 98

Using p-MODE MENU (Playback)/PLAYBACK

MENU ............................................................ 99

Setting the p-MODE MENU (Playback) .... 99

Setting the PLAYBACK MENU ................... 99

p-MODE MENU (Playback) ............................ 100

Setting automatic playback

( PLAYBACK) .................................... 100

DPOF set frame

( PRINT ORDER (DPOF)) ................. 101

PLAYBACK MENU........................................... 105

Rotating the images

( IMAGE ROTATE)............................ 105

Protecting the images

( PROTECT) ...................................... 106

Copying the images

(V COPY) ............................................ 108

Adding voice memos to the images

( VOICE MEMO) ................................ 110

Trimming the images

( TRIMMING) ..................................... 113

Advanced Features — Movie

r Recording Movies ....................................... 116

Changing movie size............................... 118

w Playing Back Movies ................................... 119

Settings

U SET-UP ...................................................... 122

Using the SET-UP menu .......................... 122

SET-UP menu option ............................... 123

Camera Connection

Connecting to a TV........................................... 134

Using the AC power adapter

(sold separately) ......................................... 135

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Contents

Connecting Camera Directly to Printer —

PictBridge Function ..................................... 136

Software Installation

Installation on a Windows PC ........................... 140

Installation on a Mac OS X ............................... 143

Connecting to a PC ........................................... 146

Using FinePixViewer................................. 149

Appendices

System Expansion Option................................. 152

Accessories Guide ............................................ 153

Overview of the Conversion Lens ..................... 155

Using Your Camera Correctly ........................... 156

Power Supply and Batteries.............................. 157

Discharging rechargeable batteries .......... 159

Notes on the xD-Picture Card™ and

the Internal Memory..................................... 161

Warning Displays .............................................. 163

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting ................................................ 168

Specifications ................................................. 175

Explanation of Terms ..................................... 181

FUJIFILM Digital Camera Worldwide

Network .................................................... 183

Safety Notes .................................................. 192

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Preface

Z Test Shots Prior to Photography

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.

• 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.

Z Notes on Copyright

Images recorded using your digi tal 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
xD-Picture Card containing images or data protected
under copyright laws is only permissible within the
restrictions imposed by those copyright laws.

Z 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.

Z Liquid Crystal

If the LCD monitor is damaged, take particular care with
the liquid crystal in the monitor. 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 affected eye with clean water for at least 15
minutes and then seek medical assistance.

• If liquid crystal is swallowed
Flush your mouth thoroughly with water. Drink large
quantities of water and induce vomiting. Then seek
medical assistance.

Z Trademark Information

• and xD-Picture Card™ are trademarks of Fuji
Photo Film Co., Ltd.

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

• Macintosh, Power Macintosh, iMac, PowerBook, iBook
and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.,
registered in the U.S. and other countries.

• 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
The “Designed for Microsoft® Windows® XP” logo refers

*

to the camera and the driver only.

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

Windows® Operating System.

Continued Q

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Preface

Z 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.

Z 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.

Z 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.

See “Using Your Camera Correctly” (➝p.156) for more

*

information.

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About this Manual

e Macro (Close-up)

Use this mode to take close-up shots.
Available Photography modes: B, , , ,

, N, M, <, >

Press e (p) to select Macro mode.
The Macro mode setting changes each time you press the
e (p).

CHECK

• Focal range
Wide angle:
Approx. 10 cm to 3.0 m (3.9 in. to 9.8 ft.)
Telephoto:
Approx. 90 cm to 3.0 m (3.0 ft. to 9.8 ft.)

• Focal range in Super macro
Approx. 1 cm to 1.0 m (0.4 in. to 3.3 ft.) (Wide-angle
only)

• Effective flash range
Wide-angle:
Approx. 30 cm to 2.0 m (1.0 ft. to 6.6 ft.)
Telephoto:
Approx. 90 cm to 2.0 m (3.0 ft. to 6.6 ft.)

MEMO

• Use a tripod to prevent camera shake in Macro mode.

• Any of the following cancels Macro mode:

- Changing the Mode dial to m,,, ? (except for )

or r mode

- Turning the camera off

• If the flash is too bright, use flash brightness adjustment
( P.95).

• Even if MULTI( p.93) in the HAF-mode is set, the
camera focuses near the center of the screen.

• AF-assist may not function correctly if the camera is up

NN25

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AUTO

AUTO

e or > appears on the
screen indicating that you
can take close-up shots.

Icons indicate the modes that are available.

CAUTION

This mark denotes issues that may affect the
camera’s operation.

CHECK

This mark denotes points to notice in the
camera’s operation.

MEMO

This mark denotes additional topics that
complement the basic operating procedures.

Z 4-direction (nopq) button

Up, down, left, and right are indicated by black triangles in the Owner’s Manual. Up or down is shown as n or o, and left or
right is shown as p or q.

When pressing q:

When pressing DISP/BACK:

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Accessories Included

• AA-size Alkaline Batteries (LR6) (4)

•Strap (1)

• Lens cap (1)

• Lens cap holder (1)

• Lens hood (1)

• A/V cable (1)
Including plug to pin-plug ×2

• USB cable (mini-B) (1)

• CD-ROM (1)
Software for FinePix CX

• Owner’s Manual (this manual) (1)

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Camera Parts and Features

• Refer to the pages in parentheses for information on using the camera parts or features.

A Zoom ring (p.32, 41)
B Focus ring (p.32, 72)
C Power switch
D Shutter button
E D Exposure compensation button (p.69, 80, 98)
F f Continuous shooting button (p.77)
G Mode dial

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Camera Parts and Features

H Microphone
I AF-assist illuminator (p.41)/Self-timer lamp (p.89)
J Lens hood
K A/V OUT (Audio/Visual output) socket (p.134)
L DC IN 5V (power input) socket (p.135)
M ; USB socket (mini-B)
N Flash (p.75)
O Focus mode selector switch (p.32, 71, 72)
P (One-touch AF) button (p.32, 72)
Q Strap mount (p.17)
R Speaker
S Slot cover (p.22)
T Terminal cover
U xD-Picture Card slot (p.22)

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V Diopter adjustment dial
W Indicator lamp (p.36)
X LCD monitor
Y DISP (Display)/BACK button (p.31, 42, 44)
Z Tripod mount
! Viewfinder (EVF)
_ Intelligent Face Detection button (p.37)
# EVF/LCD (monitor selector) button (p.31, 33)
$ Digital zoom button (p.31, 41)
% 4-direction (nopq) button
^ MENU/OK button
& Photo mode (p) button (p.31, 81, 99)
* Battery cover (p.19)

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Example of screen Text Display

UP

100

UP

ISO

F 2 . 8

2 5

2006 1212

AM

1 0 0 0

100-0001

2006.1.1 12:00 AM

1 0 0 - 0 0 0 1

2006 1212

AM

Z Photography mode

A ( Self-timer (p.88)
B e Macro (close-up) (p.74)
C C Flash (p.75)
D Intelligent Face Detection

(p.37)

E Battery level indicator

(p.21)

F High-speed shooting

(p.92)

G f Continuous shooting

(p.77)

H AF frame (p.34)
I Date/Time (p.25)
J Photography mode (p.54)
K Shutter speed (p.63)
L Aperture (p.65)
M ) Photometry (p.90)

1000

1

/ / 1/2006

F2.8

ISO

100

:

N 25

0000

UP

UP

AM

Z Playback mode

100-0001

100-0001

N

1

/ / 1/2006

2006.1.1 12:00 AM

FinePix S6000fd / FinePix S6500fd has internal memory that can store images without xD-Picture Card. Y appears on the screen
when the internal memory is active.

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:

0000

AM

A Intelligent Face Detection (p.45)
B u DPOF (p.101)
C F Protection (p.106)
D w Playback mode (p.44)
E Frame number (p.127)
F Present (p.44)
G # Voice memo (p.110)

N 9 White balance (p.91)
O ISO 100 Sensitivity (p.85)
P 5N Quality mode (p.86)
Q Number of available frames

(p.179)

R FinePix COLOR (p.87)
S { AF warning (p.163)
T | Camera shake warning

(p.163)

U Increasing monitor

brightness (p.80)

V Y Internal memory (p.23)
W Exposure compensation

indicator (p.69)

X S Exposure compensation

(p.69)

Attaching the Strap, Lens cap and Lens hood

Attaching the strap

1 Attach the strap to the strap mounts on the

camera. Once you have attached both ends
of the strap, check carefully to make sure
that the strap is firmly secured.

2 Pull the lens cap cord through the strap.

CAUTION

• Attach the strap correctly to prevent dropping the
camera.

• Attach the lens cap cord to prevent losing the lens cap.

Attaching the lens cap

Attach the lens cap to the lens by pressing in
on both sides of the cap.

MEMO

Make sure that the lens cap
does not appear in your shot
when taking a picture, attach
it to the lens cap holder.

Getting Ready

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Attaching the Strap, Lens cap and Lens hood

Attaching the lens hood

The lens hood is effective for reducing ghost images and
flare in backlit scenes so that the camera provides crisp,
clear shots.

1 Align the indicators on the camera and lens

hood, and fit the lens hood to the lens.

2 Turn the lens hood clockwise until it clicks.

MEMO

To store the lens hood into
the soft case, attach the lens
hood upside down.

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Loading the Batteries

Batteries are required to operate the digital camera. At
first, load the batteries in the camera.

Compatible batteries

AA-size alkaline batteries (4) or AA-size Ni-MH
rechargeable batteries (4) (sold separately)

CAUTION

• Never use the following types of
batteries, as they could cause
serious problems such as battery
fluid leakage or overheating:

1. Batteries with split or peeling

outer casings

2. Combinations of different

types of batteries or new and used batteries together

• Do not use manganese or Ni-Cd batteries.

• Use the same brand and grade AA-size alkaline
batteries as those supplied with the camera.

Outer casing

1 Open the battery cover.

CHECK

Check that the camera is turned off before opening the
battery cover.

CAUTION

• Do not open the battery cover while the camera is on.
This could damage the xD-Picture Card or ruin the
image files on the xD-Picture Card.

• Do not apply force to the battery cover.

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Getting Ready

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Loading the Batteries

2 Load the batteries correctly as indicated by

the polarity icons.

CAUTION

Match the polarity icons (+ and ,) of the batteries to
those on the inside of the battery cover.

3 Press on the battery cover to push the

batteries down. Slide the cover closed.

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Checking the battery charge

Turn the camera on and check the battery charge.

AThere is ample battery charge. (Not displayed)
BThere is insufficient charge left in the batteries. The

batteries will soon run out. Have a new set of batteries
ready. (Lit red)

CThe batteries are depleted. The display will shortly go

blank and the camera will stop working. Replace or
recharge the batteries. (Blinking red)

Notes on batteries

• Soil, such as fingermarks on the poles of the batteries,
can shorten time for which the batteries can be used.

• The time for which AA-size alkaline batteries (referred
to hereafter simply as alkaline batteries) can be used
varies depending on the brand. Some brands of alkaline
batteries may stop providing power more quickly than
those supplied with the camera. Note also that due to
their nature, the time for which alkaline batteries can be
used decreases in cold conditions (0°C to + 10°C/+32°F
to +50°F). For this reason, it is better to use AA-size Ni­MH batteries.

• Due to the nature of the battery, the battery level
warning ( , V) may appear early when the
camera is used in cold locations. Try warming the
batteries in your pocket or a similar location before use.

• Depending on the battery type and the level of charge
in the batteries, the camera may run out of power
without first displaying a battery level warning. This is
particularly likely to happen when batteries that have
run out of charge once are re-used.

• Depending on the camera mode, the transition from

to V may occur more quickly.

• Use Fujifilm Battery charger (sold separately) to charge
AA-size Ni-MH batteries.

• See p.157-158 for information on the batteries.

• When first purchased or if left unused for a long period,
the amount of time which AA-size Ni-MH batteries can
be used may be short. See p.158 for more information.

• Battery power consumption varies greatly depending
on use. When you change to Playback mode from
Photography mode, may not occur, however,
V may suddenly blink red and the camera may stop
operation.

Getting Ready

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Loading the xD-Picture Card

Although you can store pictures in the camera’s internal
memory, you can store many more images on the xD-
Picture Card (sold separately).

1 Open the slot cover.

CHECK

Check that the camera is turned off before opening the
slot cover.

CAUTION

Do not open the slot cover while the camera is on. This
could damage the xD-Picture Card or ruin the image files
on the xD-Picture Card.

2 Insert an xD-Picture Card.

Gold marking

Gold contact area

Align the gold marking with
the gold contact area.

3 Close the slot cover.

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20 06 1010

AM

AUTO

How to replace the xD-Picture Card

Push the xD-Picture Card into the slot and then slowly
remove your finger. The lock is released and the xD-Picture
Card is pushed out.

CAUTION

• When storing xD-Picture Cards, make sure that they
are kept out of the reach of children. An xD-Picture
Card could be swallowed and cause suffocation. If a
child swallows an xD-Picture Card, seek medical
attention or call emergency number right away.

• If the xD-Picture Card is oriented incorrectly, it will not
go all the way into the slot. Do not apply force when
inserting an xD-Picture Card.

• Note that the xD-Picture Card may spring out if you
release your finger quickly from the card immediately
after the lock is released.

• Operation of this camera is only guaranteed when it is
used with FUJIFILM xD-Picture Card.

• See p.161 for information on the xD-Picture Card and
the Internal Memory.

MEMO

• The size of an image file varies depending on the
subject. For this reason, the number recorded may not
represent the actual number of frames.

• See p.179 for information on the standard number of
available frames.

Z About internal memory

FinePix S6000fd / FinePix

NN6

N 6

S6500fd has internal
memory that can store
images without xD-Picture
Card. Y appears on the

AUTO

8/2424/

2006

screen when internal

:

0000

AM

memory is active.

When an xD-Picture Card (sold separately) is
inserted
[Record images]: Record images to an xD-Picture

Card.

[Playback images]: Playback images in an xD-Picture

When an xD-Picture Card (sold separately) is not
inserted

Card.

[Record images]: Record images to internal memory.
[Playback images]: Playback images in internal memory.

Z About images in the internal memory

Images held in the camera’s internal memory may be
corrupted or erased due to problems such as camera
faults. Save your important data to another media (i.e.,
DVD-R, CD-R, CD-RW, hard disk, etc.).
It is possible to transfer saved images on the internal
memory to an xD-Picture Card (➝p.108).

Getting Ready

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Turning On and Off

Turning the camera on in
Photography mode

Set the Power switch to q to turn the camera on in
Photography mode.
Set the Power switch to OFF to turn the camera off.

Turning the camera on in
Playback mode

Set the Power switch to w to turn the camera on in
Playback mode.
Set the Power switch to OFF to turn the camera off.

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Setting the language, date, and

SETNONO

START MENU

/ LANG.

SETNONO

DATE / TIME NOT SET

YY.MM.DD

1. 1 12:00
AM

time

When using the camera for the first time after purchasing,
the language, date, and time are cleared. Set the
language, date, and time.

1 screen appears when turning

the camera on.

START MENU

/ LANG.

SET

APress n, o, p, or q to select the

language.

BPress MENU/OK to confirm the setting.

2 Set the date and time.

DATE / TIME NOT SET

YY.MM.DD

SET

APress p or q to select Year, Month,

Day, Hour, or Minute.

BPress n or o to correct the setting.

MEMO

• Holding down n or o changes the numbers

continuously.

• When the time displayed passes “12”, the AM/PM
setting changes.

1. 1 12:00
AM

Continued Q

Getting Ready

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Turning On and Off

SETNONO

AM

8 / 24 / 2006 10:00

DD . MM . YY

YY . MM . DD

MM /

DD /

YY

DATE / TIME NOT SET

3 Change the date format.

APress p or q to select the date format.

BPress n or o to set the format.

CAlways press MENU/OK after the settings

are completed.

Date format

ex. August 24, 2006
YY.MM.DD: 2006.8.24
MM/DD/YY: 8/24/2006
DD.MM.YY: 24.8.2006

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DATE / TIME NOT SET

DD . MM . YY

MM /

DD /

YY

YY . MM . DD

SET

8 / 24 / 2006 10:00

AM

MEMO

START MENU screen also appears when the batteries
have been removed and the camera has been left for a
long period. Once the AC power adapter has been
connected or the batteries have been installed for 2 hours
or more, the camera settings will be retained for roughly 6
hours even if both sources of power are removed.

Auto power off function

When the Auto power off function is active, if the camera
is left unused for 2 or 5 minutes, this function turns the
camera off (➝p.130). To turn the camera back on, set the
Power switch to OFF briefly and then back to q or w.

Correcting the Date and Time

SHOOTING MENU

HIGH-SPEED SHOOTING

OFF

SET-UP

OFF

SELF-TIMER

SET

UP

FORMAT

PLAYBACK VOLUME
LCD BRIGHTNESS

BEEP VOLUME
SHUTTER VOLUME

DATE / TIME

1 Open the SET-UP menu. 2 Display the DATE/TIME screen.

SET

DATE / TIME

BEEP VOLUME
SHUTTER VOLUME
PLAYBACK VOLUME
LCD BRIGHTNESS
FORMAT

APress p or q to select .

BPress o to move to menu item.

CPress n or o to select DATE/TIME.

DPress q.

See “2 Set the date and time.” (➝p.25).

SHOOTING MENU

SELF-TIMER
HIGH-SPEED SHOOTING

SET-UP

OFF
OFF

APress MENU/OK to open the menu.

BPress n or o to select U SET-UP.

CPress q.

Getting Ready

-

UP

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Selecting the Language

SHOOTING MENU

HIGH-SPEED SHOOTING

OFF

SET-UP

OFF

SELF-TIMER

SET

UP

DISCHARGE
VIDEO SYSTEM

2 MIN

ENGLISH
AUTO POWER OFF
TIME DIFFERENCE
BACKGROUND COLOR

NTSC

1 Open the SET-UP menu. 2 Display the screen.

SET

-

SHOOTING MENU

SELF-TIMER
HIGH-SPEED SHOOTING

SET-UP

OFF
OFF

UP

AUTO POWER OFF
TIME DIFFERENCE
BACKGROUND COLOR
DISCHARGE
VIDEO SYSTEM

ENGLISH

2 MIN

NTSC

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APress MENU/OK to open the menu.

BPress n or o to select U SET-UP.

CPress q.

APress p or q to select .

BPress o to move to menu item.

CPress n or o to select .

DPress q.

See “1 screen appears
when turning the camera on.” (➝p.25).

Memo

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Basic Operation Guide

This section describes the camera’s buttons and functions.

f Continuous shooting button

With f held down, press n or o
to select the Continuous shooting
mode.

Photography mode selector

Turn the Mode dial to select the Photography mode.

B Auto ? Scene Position

Picture Stabilization N Programmed Auto

Natural lig ht/Natural & dM Shutter-priority Auto

m Portrait < Aperture-priority Auto
, Landscape > Manual

r Movie

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Power switch D

ON/OFF and q
Photography mode/ w
Playback mode selector
switch.
Use the Power switch to
select the mode.

Still photography

Movie recording

With D held down, press p or q
to select the exposure
compensation.
The histogram appears on the
screen.

Exposure compensation button