FujiFilm Z200fd User Manual

Getting Ready

Using the Camera

OWNER’S MANUAL

This manual will show you how to use
your FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA
FinePix Z200fd correctly.
Please follow the instructions carefully.

Advanced Features

Camera Connection

Troubleshooting

BL00752-201(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 (Basic Manual) and
make sure you understand them before using the
camera.

Perchlorate Material-special handling may apply,
See http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/
perchlorate.

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IMPORTANT

BEFORE OPENING THE CD-ROM PROVIDED BY FUJIFILM
Corporation, 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.

This End User License Agreement (“Agreement”) is an agreement between
FUJIFILM Corporation (“FUJIFILM”) and you, which sets forth the terms
and conditions of the license granted for you to use the software provided
by FUJIFILM.
The CD-ROM contains third party software. In case a separate agreement
is provided by a third party supplier for its software, the provisions of such
separate agreement shall apply to the use of such third party software,
prevailing over those of this Agreement.

1. Definitions.

(a) “Media” means the CD-ROM titled “Software for FinePix”- which is

provided to you together with this Agreement.
(b) “Software” means the software which is recorded on M edia.
(c) “ Documentation” means the operation manuals of Software and

other related written materials which are provided to you together

with Media.
(d) “Product” means Media (including Software) and Documentation

collectively.

2. Use of Software.

FUJIFILM grants to you a nontransferable, nonexclusive license:
(a) to install one copy of Software onto one computer in binary machine

executable form;
(b) to use Software on the computer onto which Software is installed; and
(c) to make one backup copy of Software.

3. Restrictions.

3.1 You shall not distribute, rent, lease or otherwise transfer all or any

part of Software, Media or Documentation to any third party without

FUJIFILM’s prior written consent. You also shall not sublicense,

assign or otherwise transfer all or any part of the rights granted to

you by FUJIFILM under this Agreement without FUJIFILM’s prior

written consent.

3.2 Except as expressly granted by FUJIFILM hereunder, you shall not

copy or reproduce all or any part of Software or Documentation.

3.3 You shall not modify, adapt or translate Software or Documentation.

You also shall not alter or remove copyright and other proprietary

notices that appear on or in Software or Documentation.

3.4 You shall not, or shall not have any third party, reverse-engineer,

decompile, or disassemble Software.

NOTICE

End User License Agreement

Be sure to read this page before using the software.

4. Ownership.

All copyrights and other proprietary rights to Software and Documentation are
owned and retained by FUJIFILM or the third party suppliers as indi cated on
or in Software or Documentation. Nothing contained her ein shall be
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5. Lim ited Warranty.

FUJIFILM warrants to you that Media is free from any defect in material
and workmanship under normal use for ninety (90) days from the date
of your receipt of Media. Should Media not meet the foregoing warranty,
FUJIFILM shall replace such defective Media with other Media bearing
no defect. FUJIFILM’s entire liability and your sole and exclusive
remedy with regard to any defect in Media shall be expressly limited to
such FUJIFILM’s replacement of Media as provided herein

6. DIS CLAIMER OF WARRANTY .

EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 5 HEREIN, FUJIFILM PROVIDES
PRODUCT “AS IS” AND WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND,
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. FUJIFILM SHALL MAKE NO WARRANTY,
EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO ANY OTHER MATTERS,
INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO NON-INFRINGEMENT OF ANY
COPYRIGHT, PATENT, TRADE SECRET, OR ANY OTHER
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OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

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GENERAL, SPECIAL, DIRECT, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL,
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USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE PRODUCT EVEN IF FUJIFILM HAS
BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

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You acknowledge that neither Software nor any part thereof, will be
transferred, or exported to any country or used in any manner in violation
of any export control laws and regulations to which Software is subject.

9. Termination.

In case you breach any of the terms and conditions hereof, FUJIFILM
may immediately terminate this Agreement without any notice.

10. Term.

This Agreement is effective until the date when you cease to use
Software, unless earlier terminated in ac cordance with Se ction 9 hereof.

11. Obligation upon termination.

Upon termination or expiration of this Agreement, you shall, at your own
responsibility and expense, delete or destroy immediately all Software
(including its copies), Media and Documentation.

12. Governing Law.

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with
laws of Japan.

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EC Declaration of Conformity

We
Name: FUJIFILM Electronic Imaging Europe GmbH
Address: Benzstrasse 2

declare that the product
Product Name: FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA FinePix Z200fd
Manufacturer’s Name: FUJIFILM Corporation
Manufacturer’s Address: 7-3, AKASAKA 9-CHOME

conforms to the following Standards:

following the provision of the EMC Directive (2004/108/EC) and Low Voltage Directive (2006/95/EC).

47533 Kleve, Germany

MINATO-KU, TOKYO 107-0052, JAPAN

Safety: EN60065: 2002 + A1
EMC: EN55022: 1998 + A1: 2000 + A2: 2003 Class B

EN55024: 1998 + A1: 2001 + A2: 2003
EN61000-3-2: 2000 + A2: 2005
EN61000-3-3: 1995 + A1: 2001 + A2: 2003

Kleve, Germany

Place

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

May 1, 2008

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

About this Manual ................................................. 9

Accessories Included .......................................... 11

Camera Parts and Features ................................ 12

Example of LCD Monitor Text Display ................ 13

Getting Ready

Charging the Battery ........................................... 14

Loading the Battery ............................................. 16

Loading the Memory Card................................... 18

Turning On and Off ............................................. 21

Setting the language, date, and time .......... 22

Correcting the Date and Time ............................. 25

Selecting the Language ...................................... 26

Setting Silent Mode ............................................. 27

Using the Camera

Taking Pictures (AUTO Mode) ............................ 28

Using Intelligent Face Detection/Red-eye

Removal when taking pictures ................. 32

Using the Dual Image Stabilizer function when

taking pictures .......................................... 33

Using AF/AE lock ........................................ 34

Adjusting the shot composition ................... 36

Viewing the Images............................................. 37

Playback of images in the folder ................. 38

G Erasing the Images/Movies ........................... 44

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Using the erase button ( /n) ................... 44

Erasing from the [PLAYBACK MENU] ....... 44

Moving or Copying the Images ..................... 47

Advanced Features — Photography

Using the Shooting Functions —

Procedure of Setting ..................................... 51

Setting the Shooting Mode ................................. 53

Setting a Shooting mode suited to the

scene ....................................................... 53

e Macro (Close-up) ........................................... 59

d Setting the Flash (Intelligent Flash)................ 60

* Self-Timer ...................................................... 63

Using [SHOOTING MENU] ................................ 67

Setting the [SHOOTING MENU] ................ 67

[SHOOTING MENU]........................................... 70

Focusing the shot quickly

([ HIGH-SPEED SHOOTING]) ............ 70

Taking pictures continuously

([ CONTINUOUS]) .............................. 70

Adjusting exposure compensation

([S EXP. COMPENSATION]) ............... 73

Adjusting color balance

([T WHITE BALANCE]) ........................ 74

Changing the quality setting

([ QUALITY]) ....................................... 74

Changing the sensitivity setting

([ ISO]) ................................................ 75

Changing the FinePix COLOR setting

([ FinePix COLOR])............................. 76

Specifying focusing mode

([ AF MODE]) ...................................... 77

Advanced Features — Playback

[IR MENU] ........................................................... 79

Sending and receiving images

([ IR COMMUNICATION]) ................... 79

Processing, transmitting and saving blog

images ([ TRIMMING FOR BLOG])..... 82

Using [PLAYBACK MENU] ................................. 85

Setting the [PLAYBACK MENU] ................. 85

Setting automatic playback

([ SLIDE SHOW]) ................................ 86

Selecting the type of image transition

([ TRANSITION]) ................................. 86

Rotating the images

([ IMAGE ROTATE])............................ 87

Protecting the images

([ PROTECT]) ...................................... 88

Adding voice memos to the images

([ VOICE MEMO]) ................................ 89

DPOF set frame

([ PRINT ORDER (DPOF)]) ................. 92

Trimming the images

([ TRIMMING]) ..................................... 96

Advanced Features — Movie

r Recording Movies .......................................... 98

Changing movie size................................. 100

w Playing Back Movies ................................... 101

Settings

[U SET-UP] .................................................... 102

Using the [SET-UP] menu ........................ 102

SET-UP menu option ............................... 103

Camera Connection

Connecting to a TV........................................... 113

Connecting Camera Directly to Printer —

PictBridge Function..................................... 114

Software Installation

Installation on a Windows PC........................... 118

Installation on a Mac OS X............................... 120

Connecting to a PC .......................................... 123

Using FinePixViewer ................................ 126

Appendices

System Expansion Option ................................ 128

Accessories Guide ........................................... 129

Using Your Camera Correctly .......................... 131

Notes on the xD-Picture Card™, the SD Memory

Card and the Internal Memory .................... 132

Warning Displays ............................................. 133

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting................................................ 138

Specifications ................................................. 146

Explanation of Terms ..................................... 153

FUJIFILM Digital Camera Worldwide

Network..................................................... 154

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Contents

Usable Memory Cards

You can use the xD-Picture Card, the SD Memory Card and
the SDHC Memory Card with the FinePix Z200fd. In this
manual, these cards are expressed as “Memory Card” and
“SD Memory Card”.

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About this Manual

Z About marks

CAUTION:

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 Usable Memory Cards

You can use the xD-Picture Card, the SD Memory Card and the SDHC Memory Card with the FinePix Z200fd. In this manual,
these cards are expressed as “Memory Card” and “SD Memory Card”.

Z 4-direction (nopq) button

Up, down, left, and right are indicated by black triangles in this manual. Up or down is shown as n or o, and left or right is
shown as p or q.

Z About cables

The cables used for FinePix Z200fd are following:

• A/V cable for FinePix Z200fd

• USB cable for FinePix Z200fd
In this manual, these cables are expressed as “A/V cable” and “USB cable”.

Z About the illustration for the LCD monitor display

In this manual, the illustration for the LCD monitor display is simplified.

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

When rotating :

When pressing q:

When pressing DISP/BACK:

Continued Q

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About this Manual

MOVIE

SET

MENU

Automatic mode
setting according to
shooting conditions.

AUTO

SET

MENU

SET

MENU

Movie recording
with sound.

2 images shot
continuously without
flash and with flash

NATURAL &

Z Note

In this manual, the menu names or messages displayed in the LCD monitor appear in square brackets([ ]).

Z Using the Wheel Dial

You can select files or menus easier by rotating the wheel dial.
We recommend using the wheel dial to select thumbnails or the top menu, etc.

Selecting thumbnails (➝p.42)

Keep rotating the wheel dial when
reaching the last image in a folder to
move to the next folder.

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Selecting menus (➝p.53, 67, 85)

Use mainly when selecting menus in
vertical tree.

MOVIE

Movie recording
with sound.

SET

MENU

AUTO

Automatic mode
setting according to
shooting conditions.

SET

MENU

NATURAL &

2 images shot
continuously without
flash and with flash

SET

MENU

Changing folders (➝p.28)

Change the folder by rotating the wheel
dial quickly one time or more.

Accessories Included

• Rechargeable Battery NP-45 (1)

•Strap (1)

• Battery Charger BC-45 (1 set)

• A/V cable (1)

•USB cable (1)

• CD-ROM (2)

- Owner’s Manual (this manual)

- Software for FinePix

• Basic Manual (1)

Attaching the strap

Attach the strap as shown in 1 and 2.

1 2

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Camera Parts and Features

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

A Shutter button
B ON/OFF switch/Lens cover
C Intelligent Face Detection/bRed-eye Removal button

(p.32)

D Flash (p.60)
E Microphone
F Infrared port (p.80)
G Lens
H Speaker
I Illumination lamp (p.107)/Self-timer lamp (p.65)
J Indicator lamp (p.31)
K LCD monitor
L Wheel dial/4-direction nopq button (p.9)
M DISP (Display)/BACK button (p.36, 37)
N Tripod mount
O

W (Wide zoom) button (p.29, 40)

P

T (Tele zoom) button (p.29, 40)

Q Dual IS button (p.33)
R Multi-connector adapter connection socket
S Strap mount
T MENU/OK button
U w (Playback) button
V DC coupler cable cover
W Battery cover (p.16)
X Battery release catch (p.16)
Y Memory Card slot (p.19)
Z Battery compartment (p.16)

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Example of LCD Monitor Text Display

Z Photography mode

A Silent mode (p.27)
B Intelligent Face Detection

(p.32)

C Dual IS (p.33)
D s Shooting mode (p.53)
E Battery level indicator

(p.15)

F Folder (p.28)
G ( Self-timer (p.63)
H 9 White balance (p.74)
I f Continuous shooting

(p.70)

J AF frame (p.30)
K Date/Time (p.22)
L C Flash (p.60)

Z Playback mode

A Intelligent Face Detection

(p.40)

B w Playback mode (p.37)
C Folder (p.38)
D F Protection (p.88)
E # Voice memo (p.89)
F Red-eye removal (p.32)
G Silent mode (p.27)
H Frame number (p.106)
I Present (p.37)
J u DPOF (p.92)
K Blog image (p.82)

M e Macro (close-up) (p.59)
N N Quality mode (p.74)
O Number of available frames

(p.151)

P FinePix COLOR (p.76)
Q { AF warning (p.30)
R Camera shake warning

(p.31)

S Sensitivity (p.75)
T Y Internal memory (p.20)
U High-speed shooting

(p.70)

V S Exposure compensation

(p.73)

FinePix Z200fd has internal memory that can store images without Memory Card. Y appears on the LCD monitor when the internal
memory is active.

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Charging the Battery

The battery is not fully charged at shipment and must be
fully charged before being used.

Z Compatible battery

Rechargeable Battery NP-45 (1)

Indicator

CAUTION

• The battery is not fully charged at shipment and must be
fully charged before being used.

• Do not stick labels onto the battery as this could cause
the battery to become jammed inside the camera.

• Any contact between the battery terminals could cause
the battery to short circuit and overheat.

• See “Basic Manual” for information on the battery.

• Always use the Rechargeable Battery NP-45
(included). The use of other brands of rechargeable
battery could cause faults or damage to the camera.

• Do not split or peel outer labels of the battery.

Terminals

1 Load the battery in to the battery charger

BC-45.

Set the battery correctly as indicated by the polarity
icon.

Rechargeable
battery NP-45

Battery Charger
BC-45

2 Connect the battery charger and

connecting cable and plug the connecting
cable into the power outlet.

3 The charging indicator lights red and

charging begins.

When charging is completed, the indicator turns off.
Charging completes after 180 minutes.

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Z <Charging Indicator and Statuses>

Charging
Indicator

Off

Lit red Charging –

Blinking red

Status Action

Battery not loaded Load the battery to be

Fully charged
(charging complete)

Battery fault during
charging

charged.

Remove the battery
from the battery
charger.

Unplug the battery
charger and remove
the battery from the
battery charger.

CAUTION

• Unplug the battery charger from the power outlet when
it is not in use.

• If the terminals of battery are soiled, it may not be
possible to charge it. Clean the battery terminals and
battery charger terminals with a clean, dry cloth.

• Charging times increase at low temperatures.

• The NP-45 gradually loses its charge even when not
used. Charge a NP-45 just before taking pictures (in the
last day or two).

Checking the battery charge

Turn the camera on and check the battery level indicator
on the LCD monitor.

AThere is ample battery charge. (Lit white)
BThe battery is almost half charged. (Lit white)
CThere is insufficient charge left in the battery. The

battery will soon run out. Have a charged battery
ready. (Lit red)

DThe battery is depleted. The display will shortly go

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

CAUTION

• Due to the nature of the battery, the battery level

indicator ( , , or V) may appear early
when the camera is used in cold locations. Try warming
the battery in your pocket or a similar location before
use.

• Battery with no remaining charge (V blinking red)

may cause camera faults. Always load a fully charged
battery.

• Depending on the camera mode, the transition from

to V may occur more quickly.

Getting Ready

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Loading the Battery

Battery is required to operate the digital camera. At first,
load the battery in the camera.

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 Memory Card or ruin the image
files on the Memory Card.

• Do not apply force to the battery cover.

2 Load the battery.

While pushing the battery release catch aside, load
the battery by aligning the indicator (A orange) and
the battery indicator (B orange). Check that the
battery is firmly held in place.

Battery release catch

Align the orange parts

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CAUTION

• Load the battery in the correct direction.

• If the battery is loaded with the arrow pointing toward
opposite direction from the camera, or the indicators are
not aligned, it may become jammed and damaged. Use
the battery carefully to avoid overheating, igniting or
exploding.
If the battery is loaded incorrectly, contact a FUJIFILM
dealer. Do not use excessive force to remove the
battery from the camera.

3 Close the battery cover.

To remove the battery

Battery release catch

Open the battery cover, and unlock the battery release catch
with your finger.

CAUTION

Make sure the camera is turned off before removing the
battery.

MEMO

If you want to use the camera powered by AC, the AC
power adapter, AC-5VX (sold separately), and DC
coupler, CP-45 (sold separately), are necessary. Refer to
the manual provided with the AC-5VX and CP-45 for
instructions.

Getting Ready

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Loading the Memory Card

Although you can store pictures in the camera’s internal
memory, you can store many more images on the
Memory Card (sold separately). You can use an xD-
Picture Card and SD Memory Card with the FinePix
Z200fd. In this manual, these cards are expressed as
“Memory Card”.

SD Memory Cards/SDHC Memory Cards

They are operation-checked at FUJIFILM Corporation.
Manufacturer: SanDisk

MEMO

• Compatible models will be updated in our web site:
http://www.fujifilm.com/products/digital_cameras/
index.html

• Depending on the SD Memory Card, recording of
movies may be interrupted. Use of above mentioned
SD Memory Cards are recommended.

• The camera is not compatible with multimedia cards.

1 Open the battery cover.

2 Insert an xD-Picture Card.

Gold marking

Gold contact area

Align the gold marking
with the gold contact
area, then insert an
xD-Picture Card
completely.

(SD Memory Card)

Gold marking

Gold contact area

Align the gold marking with the gold contact area, then
insert an SD Memory Card completely.

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CAUTION

Be sure to unlock the protection of the SD Memory Card
before inserting it. If it is locked, recording/deleting
images, as well as formatting are not available. To unlock
the protection, slide the switch back, and the SD Memory
Card will work normally.

Protection
Switch

CAUTION

• A new SD Memory Card or a card previously used on a
PC or any device other than the camera should be
formatted (➝p.110) on the camera before use.

• Do not use a miniSD adaptor or a microSD adaptor
which have exposed contact areas on the back. Use of
these adaptors may cause a malfunction or damage
due to the improper contacts.
A miniSD adaptor or microSD adaptor bigger than SD
Memory Card standard size may beco me stuck. Pulling
out forcefully may cause a malfunction. In that case,
contact your FUJIFILM dealer.

3 Close the battery cover.

How to replace the Memory Card

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

Continued Q

Getting Ready

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Loading the Memory Card

CAUTION

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

• If the Memory Card is oriented incorrectly, it will not go
all the way into the slot. Do not apply force when
inserting a Memory Card.

• Note that the Memory 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 and operation
checked SD Memory Card. (

• See p.132 for information on the xD-Picture Card and
the internal memory.

➝p.18).

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.151 for information on the standard number of
available frames.

Z About internal memory

FinePix Z200fd has internal memory that can store
images without Memory Card. Y appears on the LCD
monitor when internal memory is active.

When a Memory Card (sold separately) is inserted

Record images: Record images to a selected folder.
Playback images: Playback images in a selected folder.

When a Memory Card (sold separately) is not inserted

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.,
CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, hard disk, etc.).
It is possible to transfer saved images on the internal
memory to a Memory Card (➝p.47).

CAUTION

Erase the unnecessary images in the internal memory.

➝p.44)

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Turning On and Off

Turning the camera on in
Shooting mode

Open the lens cover completely to turn the camera on.
Close the lens cover to turn the camera off.

•Power-ON •Power-OFF

MEMO
Changes between Shooting mode and Playback
mode

Press w during shooting to change to Playback mode.
Press the shutter button down halfway to return to
Shooting mode.

CAUTION

• Take care not to get fingerprints on the camera lens as
this will result in impaired image quality in your shots.

•Press w to activate Playback mode when the lens
cover is open. Press and hold w to turn the camera off.

• Avoid pressing the lens cover to prevent damaging the
surface of the camera.

• The ON/OFF switch does not completely disconnect the
camera from its power supply.

Turning the camera on in
Playback mode

ALeave the lens cover closed.

• Close the lens cover

BPress w for about 1 second to turn the camera on in

Playback mode.
Press w during playback to turn the camera off.

CAUTION

When the lens cover is open, even if you press w, the
power cannot be turned off. Follow the instructions on the
LCD monitor.

MEMO

To change to Shooting mode, open the lens cover
completely so that it will not move further.

Getting Ready

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Turning On and Off

SETNONO

START MENU

/ LANG.

SETNONO

YY.MM.DD

DATE / TIME NOT SET

1. 1 12:00
AM

20 10
20 09

20 07
20 06

20 0 8

Setting the language, date, and
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

ASelect the language.

BPress MENU/OK to confirm the setting.

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2 Set the date and time.

DATE / TIME NOT SET

2010
2009

2008

YY.MM.DD

SET

ASelect Year, Month, Day, Hour, or Minute.

BCorrect the setting.

MEMO

• Holding down n or o changes the numbers

continuously.

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

• The wheel dial is useful to set the date and time.

2007
2006

1. 1 12:00
AM

3 Change the date format.

SETNONO

AM

12 / 1 / 2008 10:00

DATE / TIME NOT SET

DD . MM . YY

YY . MM . DD

MM /

DD /

YY

POWER MANAGEMENT

POWER SAVE
PERFORMANCE UP

SET NONO

Power saving for longer
battery life

4 Set the [POWER MANAGEMENT] options.

Getting Ready

Date format

ex. December 1, 2008
[YY.MM.DD]: [2008.12.1]
[MM/DD/YY]: [12/1/2008]
[DD.MM.YY]: [1.12.2008]

DATE / TIME NOT SET

DD . MM . YY

MM /

DD /

YY

YY . MM . DD

SET

12 / 1 / 2008 10:00

AM

ASelect the date format.

BSet the format.

CAlways press MENU/OK after the settings

are completed.

POWER MANAGEMENT

POWER SAVE

PERFORMANCE UP

Power saving for longer
battery life

SET

ASelect an option.

BPress MENU/OK to confirm the setting.

MEMO

• [START MENU] screen also appears when the battery
has been removed and the camera has been left for a
long period. Once the AC power adapter has been
connected or the battery has been installed for 10 hours
or more, the camera settings will be retained for roughly
24 hours even if both sources of power are removed.

• [POWER MANAGEMENT] screen appears when:

- [ RESET] in the [SET-UP] menu is performed

(➝p.104).

- [POWER MANAGEMENT] setting is not set.

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Turning On and Off

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.110). To restore power to the camera to
take pictures, briefly close the lens cover completely and
then reopen it. To play back images, hold down w for
about 1 second.

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Correcting the Date and Time

SHOOTING MENUSHOOTING MENU

HIGH-SPEED SHOOTINGHIGH-SPEED SHOOTING
CONTINUOUSCONTINUOUS

ISOISO

QUALITYQUALITY

COLORCOLOR

SET-UPSET-UP

SET-UP

SOUND

DATE/TIME

LCD BRIGHTNESS

VOLUME

BLOG IMAGE SIZE

1 Open the [SET-UP] menu.

Select [ SHOOTING MENU] from the top menu to
display the setting screen.
Setting the [SHOOTING MENU] (➝p.67)

ASelect [U SETUP].

BPress MENU/OK to open the [SET-UP]

menu.

MEMO

The wheel dial is useful to select thumbnails, the top
menu, etc.

2 Display the [ DATE/TIME] screen.

SET-UP

DATE/TIME
VOLUME
SOUND

BLOG IMAGE SIZE

LCD BRIGHTNESS

ASelect .

BMove to menu item.

CSelect [ DATE/TIME].

DThe [ DATE/TIME] screen appears.

See “2 Set the date and time. ” (➝p.22).

Getting Ready

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Selecting the Language

SHOOTING MENUSHOOTING MENU

HIGH-SPEED SHOOTINGHIGH-SPEED SHOOTING
CONTINUOUSCONTINUOUS

ISOISO

QUALITYQUALITY

COLORCOLOR

SET-UPSET-UP

2 MIN

ENGLISH
AUTO POWER OFF
TIME DIFFERENCE
BACKGROUND COLOR

FORMAT

/LANG.

SET-UP

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1 Open the [SET-UP] menu.

Select [ SHOOTING MENU] from the top menu to
display the setting screen.
Setting the [SHOOTING MENU] (➝p.67)

ASelect [U SETUP].

BPress MENU/OK to open the [SET-UP]

menu.

2 Display the [ ] screen.

SET-UP

FORMAT

/LANG.
AUTO POWER OFF
TIME DIFFERENCE
BACKGROUND COLOR

ASelect .

BMove to menu item.

CSelect [ ].

DThe [ ] screen appears.

See “1 [ ] screen appears
when turning the camera on.” (➝p.22).

ENGLISH

2 MIN

Setting Silent Mode

Set Silent mode pressing and holding DISP/BACK.
Use this mode for taking pictures in places where the use
of flash and making an operation or shutter sound are
restricted.
Flash mode is set to suppressed flash and the operation
sound, shutter sound, playback sound of movies or voice
memo, self-timer lamp and illumination lamp are disabled.

MEMO

• Press and hold DISP/BACK again to release Silent
mode.

• Flash will light only in Natural & d mode.

• Release Silent mode to change flash mode or sound
volume.

Getting Ready

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Taking Pictures (AUTO Mode)

SELECT FOLDER

Select storing
folder

SET

SELECT FOLDER

FAMILY

MY PICTURES

TRAVEL
EVENTS
FAVORITES
INTERNAL MEMORY

This section describes the basic operations.

Refer to p.51 for setting AUTO Mode.

1 Turn the camera on.

AOpen the lens cover completely so that it will not move

further.

•Power-ON

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2 Select the folder.

You can save images or movies in the folder by
category.
This camera has 5 folders ([ MY PICTURES], [
FAMILY], [ TRAVEL], [ EVENTS], [
FAVORITES]). Select the folder in advance.

SELECT FOLDER

Select storing
folder

SET

SELECT FOLDER

MY PICTURES

FAMILY
TRAVEL
EVENTS
FAVORITES

INTERNAL MEMORY

MEMO

• If a memory card is not inserted, images or movies are
saved in [INTERNAL MEMORY] folder.

• In Shooting mode, rotate the wheel dial quickly one time
or more for easy access to other folders.

Holding the camera correctly

3 Check the composition on the LCD monitor.

To adjust zoom scale using the Zoom button:

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

Do not cover the lens or
flash with your fingers.

CAUTION

• Moving the camera while shooting gives a blurred
picture (camera shake). Hold the camera steadily with
both hands.

• If the lens or flash is obscured by your fingers or the
strap, subjects may be out of focus or the brightness
(exposure) of your shot may be incorrect.

• Check that the lens is clean. If it is dirty (getting
fingerprints on the lens etc.), clean the lens.

W button

(Zoom out)

Zoom bar

MEMO

• Select e Macro mode to take close-up shots (➝p.59).

• Use digital zoom when you want to shoot the subject
closer (➝p.107).

T button

(Zoom in)

Continued Q

Using the Camera

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Taking Pictures (AUTO Mode)

4 Focus on the main subject in the AF frame

and press the shutter button down halfway.

AF frame AF frame

Halfway
pressed

CHECK

• Focus on the subject

Double beep is heard
Indicator lamp lit green

• Not focus on the subject

No sound
AF frame lit red
{ indicated
Indicator lamp blinking green

MEMO

The shutter button has a halfway point at which focus and
exposure are automatically optimized before taking the
picture by pressing fully down.

CAUTION

When pressing the shutter button halfway, a lens
operation sound may be heard.

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becomes smaller
and camera
focuses on the
subject.

5 Press the shutter button fully.

Double

beep

Halfway pressed Fully pressed

CAUTION

When taking a picture using the flash, the image may
disappear and go dark briefly due to flash charging. The
indicator lamp blinks orange during charging.

MEMO

• When the subject is not in the AF frame, use AF/AE lock
to take the picture (➝p.34).

• When pressing the shutter button down fully in one
motion, the camera takes the picture without the AF
frame changing.

• When a picture is taken, the illumination lamp on the
front of the camera lights to indicate that shooting is
complete.

• Images are saved in the folder displayed in the top left
of the LCD monitor (➝p.28).

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