User manual FUJIFILM FINEPIX S3 PRO - Operation Manual

1 2 3 4 5 6 OWNER'S MANUAL This manual will show you how to use your FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA FinePix S3 Pro correctly. Please follow the instructions carefully. Getting Ready Basic Photography Advanced Photography Advanced Features Playback Settings Connection BL00430-201 (1) Warning To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. EC Declaration of Conformity 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 video cable, IEEE 1394 cable, USB cable and DC supply cord. For customers in the U.S.A. Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE We Name: Address: Fuji Photo Film (Europe) G.m.b.H. Heesenstrasse 31 40549 Dusseldorf, Germany 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. declare that the product Product Name: FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA FinePix S3 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). 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 For customers in Canada CAUTION This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Please read the Safety Notes (P.141) and make sure you understand them before using the camera. Dusseldorf, Germany Place November 1, 2004 Date Signature/Managing Director Bij dit produkt zijn batterijen geleverd. Wanneer deze leeg zijn, moet u ze niet weggooien maar inleveren als KCA 2 3 Contents Warning ......................................................................... 2 EC Declaration of Conformity ........................................ 3 Preface .......................................................................... 7 Accessories included ..................................................... 8 Camera parts and features ............................................ 9 Top display panel .................................................... 12 LCD monitor ............................................................ 12 Rear display panel .................................................. 13 Viewfinder display ................................................... 15 . CONTINUOUS SHOOTING ................................................................................................. 50 9 SELF-TIMER PHOTOGRAPHY ........................................................................................... 51 p MULTIPLE EXPOSURE ....................................................................................................... 52 1 Getting Ready ATTACHING THE STRAP ............................................................................................................... 16 MOUNTING THE CAMERA LENS .................................................................................................. 17 Using CPU Nikkor lenses other than G-type lenses .................................................................... 18 Lens compatibility ......................................................................................................................... 19 CHARGING THE BATTERIES ........................................................................................................ 21 LOADING THE BATTERIES ............................................................................................................ 22 INSERTING THE MEDIA ................................................................................................................ 24 CHECKING THE BATTERY CHARGE ........................................................................................... 25 TURNING ON AND OFF / SETTING THE DATE AND TIME ......................................................... 26 CORRECTING THE DATE AND TIME / CHANGING THE DATE ORDER .................................... 27 SELECTING THE LANGUAGE ....................................................................................................... 28 DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT ............................................................................................................... 29 LCD ILLUMINATOR ........................................................................................................................ 29 METERING SYSTEMS ................................................................................................................ 54 l Matrix (10-segment) metering ........................................................................................ 54 k Center-weighted metering .............................................................................................. 54 j Spot metering ................................................................................................................. 54 ISO SENSITIVITY ........................................................................................................................ 55 EXPOSURE MODES P S A M b c AUTO-MULTI PROGRAM .................................................................................................... 56 Program chart ...................................................................................................................... 57 SHUTTER-PRIORITY AUTO ................................................................................................ 58 APERTURE-PRIORITY AUTO ............................................................................................. 59 MANUAL ............................................................................................................................... 60 Bulb photography (TM) ................................................................................................... 61 EXPOSURE COMPENSATION ............................................................................................ 63 AUTO EXPOSURE BRACKETING ...................................................................................... 64 1 2 3 4 5 6 FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY 2 Basic Photography BASIC OPERATION GUIDE ........................................................................................................... 30 Command dials ............................................................................................................................ 33 TAKING PICTURES (P Auto-Multi Program) .................................................................................. 34 Shooting with the camera held on end (vertically) ....................................................................... 36 NUMBER OF AVAILABLE SHOTS ................................................................................................. 37 Standard number of shots for the media .................................................................................. 37 AF-ASSIST ILLUMINATOR ............................................................................................................. 38 SITUATIONS WHERE AUTOFOCUS MAY NOT WORK AS EXPECTED ..................................... 39 USING AF LOCK ............................................................................................................................. 40 TAKING PICTURES WITH AE LOCK ........................................................................................ 41 DEPTH OF FIELD CHECK BUTTON .............................................................................................. 42 CCD PLANE INDICATOR ............................................................................................................... 42 PLAYBACK MODE FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY ............................................................................................................. 66 SETTINGS FOR FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY ......................................................................... 66 BUILT-IN FLASH .......................................................................................................................... 67 Flash control modes that can be used with the built-in flash ................................................ 67 SYNCHRO MODES AND THEIR FEATURES ............................................................................ 68 a FRONT SYNCHRO MODE .............................................................................. 68 ag SLOW SYNCHRO MODE ................................................................................ 68 ah REAR SYNCHRO MODE ................................................................................. 69 as RED-EYE REDUCTION MODE ....................................................................... 69 asg RED-EYE REDUCTION SLOW SYNCHRO MODE ......................................... 69 TAKING PICTURES USING THE BUILT-IN FLASH ................................................................... 70 Effective range of the built-in flash ....................................................................................... 71 LENSES THAT CAN BE USED WITH THE BUILT-IN FLASH .................................................... 72 FLASH EXPOSURE COMPENSATION ...................................................................................... 73 NIKON FLASH UNITS THAT CAN BE USED .............................................................................. 74 PHOTOGRAPHY FUNCTION MENU VIEWING THE IMAGES (w PLAYBACK) ...................................................................................... 43 Single-frame playback .................................................................................................................. 43 Selecting images .......................................................................................................................... 43 Playback zoom ............................................................................................................................. 44 3 Advanced Photography FOCUS SETTINGS FOCUS SETTINGS ...................................................................................................................... 45 Focus-related custom settings ............................................................................................. 45 SELECTING THE FOCUS MODE ............................................................................................... 46 Focus modes ........................................................................................................................ 46 SELECTING THE AF AREA MODE ............................................................................................ 47 The displays shown in the viewfinder and on the top display panel are shown below. ........ 47 SELECTING THE FOCUS AREA ................................................................................................ 48 MANUAL FOCUS ......................................................................................................................... 49 USING THE FUNCTION MENU WHEN TAKING PICTURES ..................................................... 76 WHITE BALANCE .................................................................................................................... 77 QUALITY .................................................................................................................................. 78 RECORDED PIXELS ............................................................................................................... 79 FILM SIMULATION .................................................................................................................. 79 DYNAMIC RANGE ................................................................................................................... 80 COLOR .................................................................................................................................... 80 TONE ....................................................................................................................................... 81 SHARPNESS ........................................................................................................................... 81 AF AREA .................................................................................................................................. 82 FUNCTION LOCK .................................................................................................................... 82 FUNCTION RESET .................................................................................................................. 83 4 Advanced Features Playback PLAYBACK FUNCTION MENU 4 RELEASE MODES , SINGLE-FRAME ................................................................................................................... 50 USING THE FUNCTION MENU .................................................................................................. 84 HISTOGRAM ............................................................................................................................... 85 ERASING SINGLE-FRAME ......................................................................................................... 86 5 Contents SINGLE-FRAME PROTECT ........................................................................................................ 87 MULTI-FRAME PLAYBACK ......................................................................................................... 88 PLAYBACK MENU o ERASING ALL FRAMES ........................................................................................................ 89 i PROTECTING IMAGES: SET ALL / RESET ALL .................................................................. 91 u HOW TO SPECIFY PRINT OPTIONS (DPOF) ...................................................................... 93 u DPOF SET FRAME ................................................................................................................ 94 u DPOF (RESET ALL) .............................................................................................................. 96 [ AUTOMATIC PLAYBACK ...................................................................................................... 97 ] TRIMMING ............................................................................................................................. 98 = LCD BRIGHTNESS .............................................................................................................. 100 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. 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 and xD-Picture CardTM are trademarks of Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd. h IBM PC/AT is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corp. of the U.S.A. h Macintosh, Power Macintosh, iMac, PowerBook, iBook and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. h Adobe Acrobat® Reader® is a trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated of the U.S. 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 Other company or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective companies. 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 (xD-Picture Card or Microdrive) containing images or data protected under copyright laws is only permissible within the restrictions imposed by those copyright laws. 5 Settings SET-UP ......................................................................................................................................... 101 USING THE SET-UP SCREEN ...................................................................................................... 101 SET-UP menu options ............................................................................................................ 102 IMAGE DISPLAY ........................................................................................................................... 103 Procedure when "PREVIEW" is set ............................................................................................ 103 Preview zoom ............................................................................................................................. 103 Histogram ................................................................................................................................... 103 Brightness warning and standard chart ...................................................................................... 103 SETTING THE CUSTOM WB ....................................................................................................... 104 When the exposure is not measured correctly ....................................................................... 105 COLOR SPACES .......................................................................................................................... 105 D-RANGE ...................................................................................................................................... 105 AUTO ROTATE ............................................................................................................................. 106 FORMAT ....................................................................................................................................... 106 FRAME NO. ................................................................................................................................... 106 DISCHARGING RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES .......................................................................... 107 LIVE IMAGE .................................................................................................................................. 108 TWO-BUTTON RESET ................................................................................................................. 109 CUSTOM SETTING (CSM) ........................................................................................................... 110 Cancelling custom settings ........................................................................................................ 110 Custom settings list ................................................................................................................ 111 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. 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. 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. 6 Connection CONNECTING TO A TV ............................................................................................................... 113 USING THE AC POWER ADAPTER ............................................................................................ 113 CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER ............................................................................................... 114 USE AT DSC MODE .................................................................................................................. 115 Disconnecting the camera .......................................................................................................... 116 CONNECTING THE CAMERA DIRECTLY TO THE PRINTER -- PictBridge FUNCTION .......... 117 Specifying images for printing on the camera ............................................................................ 117 Specifying images for printing without using DPOF (single-frame printing) ............................... 118 Disconnecting the printer ........................................................................................................... 120 System Expansion Options ....................................... 121 Accessories Guide .................................................... 122 Notes on Using Your Camera Correctly .................... 124 Cleaning the CCD ..................................................... 125 Notes on the Power Supply ....................................... 129 Applicable Batteries .............................................. 129 Notes on the Batteries ........................................... 129 Using the AA-size Ni-MH Batteries ....................... 129 Notes on Using the Battery Charger ..................... 130 AC Power Adapter ................................................ 130 Notes on the Media ................................................... 131 Warning Displays ...................................................... 132 Troubleshooting ......................................................... 136 Specifications ............................................................ 138 Explanation of Terms ................................................ 140 Safety Notes .............................................................. 141 Notes on Electrical Interference If the camera is to be used in hospitals or aircrafts, please note that this camera may cause interference 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 first fitting it into the grooves below the camera's LCD monitor. LCD cover 6 7 Accessories included h AA-size Ni-MH Batteries (HR-AA) (4) h Camera body cap (1) Fitted on the camera body Camera parts and features Refer to the pages in parentheses for information on using the camera parts or features. Release mode switch unlock button Accessory shoe (P.75) Accessory shoe cover Exposure mode dial h Battery charger BCH-NH2 (1) Plug-in and cord-attached types are provided depending on the intended country of use. h Video cable (1) (approx. 1.5 m (4.9ft.), mini-plug (3.5 mm-dia.) to pin-plug cable) Top display panel (P.12) Release mode switch Exposure compensation button (P.63) Flash exposure compensation button (P.73) LCD illuminator button (P.29) Synchronizing terminal cap h Strap (1) h IEEE 1394 4-pin to 6-pin cable (1) (approx. 1.5 m (4.9ft.)) Synchronizing terminal Strap mount (P.16) h Accessory shoe cover (1) Fitted on the camera body h USB cable (mini-B) (1) Shutter button (P.36) Power switch (P.26) Sub-command dial (P.33) h Eyepiece cap (1) h Cable holder (1) Depth of field check button (P.42) h LCD cover (1) Fitted on the camera body h Clamp filter (1) Shutter button for vertical shooting (P.36) AF-assist illuminator (P.38) Self-timer lamp (P.51) Red-eye reduction lamp (P.69) Lock lever for vertical shooting (P.36) h Synchronizing terminal cap (1) Fitted on the camera body h Remote release socket cap (1) Fitted on the camera body h Battery holder (1) Fitted on the camera body h CD-ROM: Software for FinePix AX (1) h Owner's Manual (this manual) (1) h Software Quick Start Guide (1) 8 9 Camera parts and features Diopter adjustment knob Flash (P.70) Flash pop-up button (P.70) Rubber eyecup Viewfinder F4 button F3 button F2 button AE-L/AF-L button F1 button Metering system selector dial Synchro mode button (P.68) Main-command dial Auto Exposure Bracketing button (P.64) Rear display panel (P.14) (P.33) Lens release button Strap mount 4-direction button 4-direction button lock switch MENU/OK button BACK button Focus mode selector switch (P.46) Battery holder release catch Battery holder FUNC button (P.76, 84) Digital terminal cover USB socket (mini-B) IEEE 1394 socket PLAY button (P.43) LCD monitor (P.12) Slot cover unlock button VIDEO OUT (Video output) socket DC IN 5V (power input) socket Remote release socket (10-pin terminal) (P.62) Remote release socket cap Tripod mount Access lamp (P.116) CF / Microdrive eject button Terminal cover xD-Picture Card slot CF / Microdrive slot Slot cover 10 11 Camera parts and features Top display panel Shutter speed / Exposure compensation value Aperture Rear display panel During shooting Photography mode Date / Time Sensitivity Recording icon (when recording) / Color space (when AdobeRGB is set) Battery charge indicator Flash exposure compensation (P.73) Exposure compensation (P.63) Flexible Program (P.56) Custom Setting (P.110) Battery level warning (P.25) Press the "FUNC" button to switch between functions. ISO200 01 / 01 / 2004 12 : 00 AM Media Number of available shots Flash synchro mode (P.68) Auto Exposure Bracketing (P.64) Bracketing bar graphs (P.64) Focus area (P.47) ! 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. LCD monitor DPOF Protection Quality White balance Film simulation Function lock AF area mode Function reset Recorded pixels Histogram ! 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. Dynamic range Color Tone Sharpness h Photographed image display: For checking Record Erase Standard chart display (P.103) Histogram (P.103) 12 13 Camera parts and features Rear display panel During playback Frame number Playback mode Press the "FUNC" button to switch between functions. Color space (only AdobeRGB shown) Battery charge indicator 12mm-dia reference circle for centerweighted metering area (P.54) Viewfinder display On-Demand Grid Lines (P.111) 100-0009 Media Focus area Spot metering area (P.54) Histogram Erase Multi-frame playback Protection Viewfinder information display Date / Time Shutter speed Aperture Focus indicator (P.36) Focus area (P.47) Flash ready-light (P.70) 100-0009 01 / 01 / 2004 12 : 00 AM WB:AUTO NORMAL 6M F:STD White balance Quality Film simulation Recorded pixels 100-0009 125 F5.6 ISO200 D:AUTO C:STD T:STD S:STD Color Dynamic range Sensitivity Metering system (P.54) Multiple exposure (P.52) AE-L (Auto exposure lock) indicator (P.41) Shutter speed Aperture Exposure compensation value / Flash exposure compensation value (P.63, 73) Exposure compensation (P.63) Flash exposure compensation (P.73) Exposure mode (P.56-62) / Electronic analog exposure display / Exposure compensation value display (P.63) Sharpness Tone ! The viewfinder will be dark without 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 On-Demand Grid Lines) 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. About Advanced Focusing Screen Display The new Advanced Focusing Screen Display of the FinePix S3 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.111). 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. 14 15 1 Getting Ready 1 ATTACHING THE STRAP Pass one end of the strap through the strap mount on the camera body. MOUNTING THE CAMERA LENS 1 Check the lens type. 2 Fastener B Fastener A Pass the end of the strap through the fastener A and B as shown in the figure. CPU contacts of CPU lens The lens is fitted with CPU signal contacts. G-type Nikkor lens (without aperture ring) CPU Nikkor lens other than G-type (with aperture ring) ! See "Lens compatibility" (P.19) for details. 1 Getting Ready 2 Adjust the strap length. Use the same procedure to attach the other end of the strap to the other strap mount. Set the Power switch to "OFF" to turn the camera off. 3 ! Check that the strap is pulled tight after it is attached. Using the cable holder Feed the cables through the cable holder. IEEE 1394 Cable holder 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 DC IN 5V 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 P.20 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. Attach the cable holder to the strap mount. Strap mount 16 Continued 17 MOUNTING THE CAMERA LENS Using CPU Nikkor lenses other than G-type lenses 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 (P.17). 1 Set the aperture ring to the minimum aperture. Types of CPU lenses and other usable lenses/accessories Mode Focus mode Exposure mode M Metering system Matrix CenterWeighted, 3D 1010segment segment Spot 1 Manual with Any mode Autofocus electronic Manual other than rangefinder M Lens/accessories D-type AF Nikkor 3, G-type AF Nikkor 3, AF-S, AF-I Nikkor CPU Nikkor 2 PC Micro-Nikkor 85 mm f/2.8D4 AF-I/AF-S 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 Non-CPU Nikkor 9 Reflex-Nikkor PC-Nikkor AI-S or AI type Teleconverters Bellows Focusing Attachment PB-612 Auto Extension Rings (PK-11A, PK-12, PK-13 and PN-11) : Compatible, --: Imcompatible 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 i -- 5 7 8 8 -- -- 10 11 10 10 10 10 10 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 1 Getting Ready 2 Lock the aperture ring. If you turn the camera on without first selecting the minimum aperture (the aperture setting with the largest number), "¡" flashes on the top display panel and in the viewfinder, and the shutter will not operate. 7 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- Removing the lens Push and hold the lens release button, then turn the lens clockwise. 5 7 7 7 -- -- -- -- -- 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. Spot metering area can be shifted with focus area selector (P.54) with CPU Nikkor lens. IX-Nikkor lenses cannot be attached. This camera is compatible with the Vibration Reduction function of the VR Nikkor lens. 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. Without shifting and/or tilting the lens. Compatible with AF-S and AF-I Nikkor except AF-S 17-35 mm f/2.8D IF-ED, AF-S 28-70 mm f/2.8D IF-ED, AF-S 1224mm f/4G, AF-S DX ED 17-55mm f/2.8G, AF-S DX ED 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G, AF-S ED 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G and AF-S VR ED 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G. With maximum effective aperture of f/5.6 or faster. With maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster. Some lenses/accessories cannot be attached (P.20). With exposure mode set to Manual. The exposure meter cannot be used. With exposure mode set to Manual and shutter speed set to 1/60 sec. or slower but the exposure meter cannot be used. Can be mounted when used with the Nikon Auto extension ring. Reprocopy Outfit PF-4 can be attached in combination with Nikon Camera Holder PA-4. 18 Continued 19 MOUNTING THE CAMERA LENS G-type Nikkor and other CPU Nikkor lens 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 f-number). 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. CHARGING THE BATTERIES Charge the AA-size Ni-MH batteries (HR-AA). Batteries that can be charged h AA-size Ni-MH batteries (included) ! Always use the battery charger BCH-NH2 bundled with the camera to charge Ni-MH batteries. Attempting to charge When a non-CPU lens is attached 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. batteries other than those specified for use with the charger (such as manganese, alkaline or lithium batteries) can cause the batteries to burst or leak. This could result in a fire or injury and consequent damage to the surroundings. 1 Load the Ni-MH batteries (included) into the battery charger BCH-NH2 bundled with the camera correctly as indicated by the polarity icons. ! The Ni-MH batteries are not fully charged when purchased ! When first used after purchasing or when left unused for a and must be fully charged before being used. long period, charge and discharge the battery using the camera's "Discharging rechargeable batteries" function and then recharge them (P.107). ! If the terminals of battery are soiled, it may not be possible to charge them. Clean the battery terminals and battery charger terminals with a clean, dry cloth. Nikkor lenses/accessories that cannot be attached to the FinePix S3 Pro The following Nikkor lenses/accessories cannot be attached to the FinePix S3 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) 1 Getting Ready 2 Plug the battery charger into a power outlet to begin charging. After completing the charging, the charging lamp turns off. Unplug the battery charger from the power outlet when it is not in use. ! If Plug-in and cord-attached types are provided depending on the intended country of use. Ni-MH batteries are charged repeatedly before they are fully discharged, the battery charge indicator will appear while there is still ample charge remaining in the batteries. At that time, discharge and recharge them several times using the camera's "Discharging rechargeable batteries" function (P.107). ! The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible. ! The shape of the plug and socket-outlet depends on the country of use. 20 21 LOADING THE BATTERIES Compatible Batteries h AA-size Ni-MH batteries (HR-AA) (4) 3 1 0 2 0 How to use the battery h Use only Ni-MH (nickel-metal hydride) batteries. Outer casing h 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 h Soil (such as fingerprints) on the battery terminals makes the batteries charge less reducing the number of images they will allow you to take. Carefully wipe the battery terminals with a soft dry cloth before loading. h See P.129 for other notes on using batteries. h When first used after purchasing or left unused for a long period, the time for which AA-size Ni-MH rechargeable batteries can be used may be shorter. You are advised to check the detailed information provided on P.129 and then charge the batteries before using the camera (within 1 week). Load the AA-size Ni-MH rechargeable batteries in the direction indicated by the and ­ labels on the holder. Align the battery ends with the terminals in the sequence shown in the figure and then slowly push them into the place. 3 0 4 0 ! Remove the batteries more easily by pushing the batteries upwards from the gap at the opposite end from the battery holder release catch. 1 Getting Ready 1 Set the Power switch to "OFF" to turn the camera off. 4 1 0 2 0 Push the battery holder in and hold it in place as you turn the battery holder release catch clockwise to securely lock the battery holder. 2 1 0 3 0 1 Lift out the battery holder release catch. 2 Turn the battery holder release catch counterclockwise to unlock the battery holder. 3 Pull the battery holder out. 3 0 2 0 22 23 INSERTING THE MEDIA Use either xD-Picture Card or CF/Microdrive as recording media in the FinePix S3 Pro. h If an xD-Picture Card and a CF/Microdrive are inserted at the same time, images will be recorded onto the media selected as the "MEDIA" (P.102). h Data cannot be copied between the two media types on the FinePix S3 Pro. How to replace the CF/Microdrive Open the slot cover, press the CF/Microdrive eject button and remove the CF/Microdrive. CF/Microdrive eject button 1 Access lamp Set the Power switch to "OFF" and check that the access lamp is off. Then open the slot cover. ! When Never open the slot cover while the camera is on. This could destroy the image data or damage the media itself. storing CF/Microdrives, always use the special protective case. CHECKING THE BATTERY CHARGE Turn the camera on and check the battery charge indicator. 2 xD-Picture Card CF/Microdrive 1 Getting Ready Top display panel Gold marking 1 No icon Batteries charged. Push the CF/Microdrive firmly all the way into the CF/Microdrive slot. Compatibility is listed on Fujifilm website: http://home.fujifilm.com/products/digital/ 2 Blinking No remaining battery charge. Camera shutting down. Align the gold marking on the xD-Picture Card slot with the gold contact area on the xD-Picture Card and push the card firmly all the way into the slot. 3 Lit Lights when there is no remaining battery charge and the camera shutdown procedure has been completed. The batteries must be replaced. ! Insert only the appropriate media types into the xD-Picture Card and CF/Microdrive slots. Inserting the incorrect media will damage the camera or media. ! If the media is oriented incorrectly, it will not go all the way into the slot. Do not apply force when inserting an xDPicture Card or CF/Microdrive. ! If the media is not fully inserted into the slot, "`" appears. Rear display panel 1 Lit Lit Blinking 3 Close the slot cover. ISO200 09 / 23 / 2004 10 : 00 AM 2 3 ! If you turn the camera on again after the icon in 3 has been displayed, the icon in 1 may reappear but there is actually no charge left in the batteries and they must be replaced. 1 There is ample charge in the batteries. 2 The batteries are flat. Have replacement batteries ready. 3 The batteries are fully depleted. You must replace the batteries. 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. h If the camera loses power while it is shooting or saving an image, it cannot save the photographed image. Note the battery level carefully when shooting long-exposure images (e.g. bulb photography) or when shooting images that will take some time to save (continuous shooting or shots with the quality set to "HIGH"). h Use the optional AC adapter (AC-5VX) when camera is used for long periods for indoor shots, etc. The camera displays no battery level icons when the AC adapter is used. Auto Power Off Function If you leave the camera turned on without using it, this function automatically turns the camera off (P.112). When the Auto Power Off function has turned the camera off, restore power to the camera by pressing the shutter button on the top of the camera down halfway or by pressing the LCD illuminator button. 24 ! Auto Power Off cannot be cancelled using the shutter button for vertical shooting. 25 TURNING ON AND OFF / SETTING THE DATE AND TIME CORRECTING THE DATE AND TIME / CHANGING THE DATE ORDER 1 10 2 0 1 Unlock the 4-direction button. 2 Press the "MENU/OK" button. 1 To turn the camera on, set the Power switch to "ON". To turn the camera off, set the Power switch to "OFF". 2 2 After purchasing the camera, first time when turning camera on, the date and time are cleared. Press the "MENU/OK" button to set the date and time. 1 Press "d" or "c" to move to option 3 and then press "a" or "b" to select "DATE/TIME". 2 Press "c". 1 0 ! If the message (see figure at left) does not appear, refer to "Correcting the date and time" (P.27) and check and correct the date and time settings. ! The message also appears when the batteries have been removed and the camera has been left for a long period. ! To set the date and time later, press the "BACK" button. ! If you do not set the date and time, this message will appear each time you turn the camera on. 2 0 1 Getting Ready 3 12 00 3 0 Correcting the date and time 1 Press "d" or "c" to select Year, Month, Day, Hour or Minute. 2 Press "a" or "b" to correct the setting. 3 Always press the "MENU/OK" button after the settings are completed. 3 1 0 2 0 1 Unlock the 4-direction button. 2 Press "d" or "c" to select Year, Month, Day, Hour or Minute and then press "a" or "b" to adjust the selected setting. ! Holding down "a" or "b" changes the numbers continuously. ! When the time displayed passes "12:00", the AM/PM setting changes. ! Holding down "a" or "b" changes the numbers continuously. ! When the time displayed passes "12:00", the AM/PM setting changes. Changing the date order 1 Press "d" or "c" to select the date order. 2 Press "a" or "b" to set the order. Refer to the table below for details of the settings. 3 Always press the "MENU/OK" button after the settings are completed. Date order Explanation Displays the date in the "year. month. day" format. Displays the date in the "month / day / year" format. Displays the date in the "day. month. year" format. 4 1 0 2 0 1 Once you have set the date and time, press the "MENU/OK" button. 2 When you have finished the procedure, lock the 4-direction button to prevent accidental improper use. 12 00 3 0 YYYY.MM.DD MM/DD/YYYY DD.MM.YYYY ! At the time of purchase and after leaving the camera for a long period with the batteries removed, settings such as the date and time are cleared. 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). 4 When you have finished the procedure, lock the 4direction button to prevent accidental improper use. 26 27 SELECTING THE LANGUAGE 1 10 2 0 1 Turn the camera on. 2 Press the "MENU/OK" button to display the SETUP screen. DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT / LCD ILLUMINATOR DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT The finder diopter enables near- or far-sighted photographers to adjust the eyepiece diopter to suit their vision. 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. 1 20 2 0 1 The "SET-UP" screen appears. Press "d" or "c" to move to option 4 and then press "a" or "b" to select " ". 2 Press "c" to select "ENGLISH", "FRANCAIS", "DEUTSCH", "ESPAÑOL", "ITALIANO", " " or " ". Press "c " to cycle through the language settings. h The diopter setting can be adjusted from ­2.0 m-1 (shortsighted) to +1.0 m-1 (farsighted). Nikon also provides 9 types of diopter adjustment lens ranging from ­5 m-1 to +3 m-1. 1 Getting Ready Since the diopter adjustment knob is located next to the viewfinder, be careful not to poke yourself in the eye with your finger or fingernail while sliding the knob. ! The screens in this manual are shown in English. ! See P.102 for more information on the "SET-UP" menu. LCD ILLUMINATOR Displays in the top and rear display panels can be confirmed in the dark with the LCD illuminator. When you press the "m" LCD illuminator button, the top and rear display panels light up. h Display panel illumination turns off in the following situations: i When you press the "m " LCD illumination button again i When you release the shutter i When the Auto Power Off function turns the camera off ! Pressing the shutter button down halfway temporarily turns display panel illumination off. CSM 14: The illuminator can be set to come on when any button is pressed (P.112). 28 29 2 Basic Photography xPower switch Turns the camera on and off. BASIC OPERATION GUIDE xAccessory shoe Mount an external flash here. xFlash pop-up button To use the built-in flash, press this button to pop-up the flash. xDepth of field check button This button allows you to check the depth of field. xSub-command dial Changes the aperture and other settings. xLens release button Hold down this button as you remove the lens. xShutter button Press this button down halfway to restore the camera to Photography mode. Press down fully to take a picture.