User manual FUJIFILM FINEPIX 1400 ZOOM

Warning 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. 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 your warranty. EC Declaration of Conformity We Name : Address : Fuji Photo Film (Europe) G.m.b.H. Heesenstrasse 31 40549 Dusseldorf, Germany declare that the product Product Name : Manufacture's Name : Manufacture's Address : DIGITAL CAMERA FUJIFILM FinePix1400 ZOOM Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd. 26-30, Nishiazabu 2-chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-8620, Japan 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 is in conformity with the following Standards Safety : EN60950 EMC : EN55022 : 1994 + amendement 1 Classe B EN50082-1 : 1992 EN61000-3-2 : 1995 following the provision of the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC, 92/31/EEC and 93/68/EEC) and Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC). For customers in Canada CAUTION This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Dusseldorf,Germany Place February 1,2000 Date Signature/Managing Director 2 Please read the Safety Notes (P.85) and make sure you understand them before using the camera. Bij dit produkt zijn batterijen geleverd. Wanneer deze leeg zijn, moet u ze niet weggooien maar inleveren als KCA 3 Contents Warning ........................................................... 2 EC Declaration of Conformity ........................ 3 Preface ............................................................ 6 Camera Features and Accessories ............... 7 Nomenclature.................................................. 8 E USING AF/AE LOCK .................................... 25 E FRAMING GUIDELINE FUNCTION ............ 27 D VIEWING YOUR IMAGES (PLAYBACK) .... 29 D PLAYBACK ZOOM ....................................... 30 D MULTI-FRAME PLAYBACK......................... 31 DnERASING SINGLE FRAME.................. 32 4 Advanced Features Playback D ADVANCED PLAYBACK ............................. 45 PLAYBACK MENU n ERASING SINGLE · ALL FRAMES/FORMATTING ... 46 hSETTING AND REMOVING SINGLE-FRAME PROTECTION ................. 48 hSETTING AND REMOVING PROTECTION FOR ALL FRAMES ............. 50 j RESIZE ........................................................... 52 R HOW TO SPECIFY PRINT OPTIONS ........ 54 R DPOF DATE SETTING ................................ 55 R DPOF SET FRAME ...................................... 56 R DPOF TRIMMING ......................................... 58 R DPOF REVIEW/CANCEL ............................ 60 R DPOF SET ALL /CANCEL ALL .................... 61 ADJUSTING THE LCD MONITOR BRIGHTNESS ...................................................... 67 1 Getting Ready ATTACHING THE STRAP................................... 11 SELECTING THE POWER SUPPLY ................. 12 q Using Batteries ................................................ 12 q Using the AC Power Adapter ......................... 13 LOADING AND REMOVING THE SmartMediaTM ...... 14 q SmartMediaTM .................................................. 14 q Loding the SmartMediaTM................................ 14 q Removing the SmartMediaTM .......................... 15 SWITCHING ON AND OFF................................. 16 SETTING THE DATE AND TIME ....................... 17 3 Advanced Features e USING THE FLASH ...................................... 34 Auto Flash ...................................................... 34 o Red-Eye Reduction ................................ 35 e Forced Flash ........................................... 35 p Suppressed Flash .................................. 36 m Night Scenes (Slow Synchro) ................ 36 i MACRO (CLOSE-UP) PHOTOGRAPHY.... 37 E USING THE DIGITAL TELEPHOTO ........... 38 B SELF-TIMER PHOTOGRAPHY .................. 39 CMANUAL MODE ........................................... 41 G Setting the Brightness (Exposure compensation) ...................... 42 a Setting the White Balance...................... 43 5 Settings SETUP MODE ...................................................... 63 SETTING THE IMAGE QUALITY/FILE SIZE .... 65 FRAME NO. MEMORY........................................ 66 2 Basic Photography 4 E TAKING PICTURES ..................................... 19 System Expansion Options ..........................68 Using the USB Interface Set ....................... 69 Accessories Guide ........................................71 Notes on Using Your Camera Correctly ..... 73 Notes on the Power Supply ......................... 74 q Applicable Batteries................................ 74 q Notes on the Batteries............................ 74 q Notes on Using the AC Power Adapter ... 75 Notes on the SmartMediaTM ......................... 76 Warning Displays ......................................... 78 Troubleshooting............................................ 80 Specifications................................................ 82 Explanation of Terms ................................... 84 Safety Notes ................................................. 85 1 2 3 4 5 5 Preface s Test Shots Prior to Photography For particularly important photographs (such as weddings and overseas trips), always take a test photograph to check that the camera is functioning normally. q 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. q If Camera Features and Accessories 15minutes and then seek medical assistance. liquid crystal is swallowed Flush your mouth thoroughly with water. Drink large quantities of water and induce vomiting. Then seek medical assistance. Features images from the 1.31-million-pixel CCD and high-resolution Fujinon lens q Records images at resolutions of up to 1280 960 pixels q Compact, lightweight body q 1.6-inch color LCD monitor q Wide-angle field of view with Macro q Built-in automatic flash with precise wide-range flash control q Manual photography mode that allows for further flexibility. q Digital 2 zoom photography function and 4 playback zoom q Simple operation using the mode switch and easy-to-use direction buttons ("dc" "ab") q Framing Guideline Function makes it easy to compose professional-looking shots. q Date and time recording/playback function q Compatible with 3.3V, 2MB to 64MB SmartMedia q USB connection for quick and easy image data transmission (provided as an optional accessory). q Conforms to the new standard for digital camera file system Design rule for Camera File system q Support for DPOF simplifies print ordering DPOF stands for "Digital Print Order Format" q High-quality Accessories q LR6 AA-size alkaline q Hand Strap (1) batteries (4) s Notes on Electrical Interference Do not use this device in aircraft or hospitals. The use of this device in an aircraft or hospital can cause malfunctions in the control devices used in the aircraft or hospital. s 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 containing images or data protected under copyright laws is only permissible within the restrictions imposed by those copyright laws. s Handling Your Digital Camera This camera contains precision electronic components. To ensure that images are recorded correctly, do not subject the camera to impacts or shocks while an image is being recorded. q SmartMedia (4MB, 3.3V) (1) Supplied with: · Anti-static case (1) · Index label (1) s Trademark Information PC/AT is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corp. of the USA. q iMac and Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. q MS-DOS and Windows are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation of the U.S. registered in the USA and other countries. Windows is an abbreviated term referring to the Microsoft Windows Operating System. q SmartMedia is a trademark of Toshiba Corporation. q Other company or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective companies. q IBM q Interface Set (1) · CD-ROM (1) · USB Cable (1) · Quick Start Guide (1) · Noise Suppression core (1) q Owner's Manual (this manual) (1) s Liquid Crystal If the LCD monitor or LCD panel is damaged, take particular care with the liquid crystal in the monitor or panel. If any of the following situations arise, take the urgent action indicated. q If liquid crystal comes in contact with your skin Wipe the area with a cloth and then wash thoroughly with running water and soap. q If liquid crystal gets into your eye Flush the affected eye with clean water for at least 6 7 Nomenclature Mode Switch Refer to the pages in parentheses for information on using the camera features. E (Photography) Mode Select this setting for photography and camera setup. Power OFF Playback mode (P.29) Photography mode (P.19, 63) D (Playback) Mode This mode allows playback zoom and multi-frame playback as well as normal single-frame playback. This mode can also be used to erase frames, format SmartMedia, resize or protect images and specify DPOF settings. e (Flash) button (P.34) DISP button (P.19) Viewfinder lamp (P.16) Viewfinder LCD monitor (P.19, 25) CANCEL/BACK button MENU/EXE button "dc" Button Strap mount (P.11) "ab" Button Shutter button (P.22) Viewfinder window Flash (P.34) Self-timer lamp (P.40) Lens cover (P.19) Digital (USB) socket (P.69) Lens Flash control sensor Tripod mount Battery cover (P.12) Slot cover (P.14) SmartMedia slot 8 DC IN 5V (Power input) socket (P.13) 9 Nomenclature Example of LCD Monitor Text Display : Shooting Standby (ready to shoot) Mode Flash mode setting 1Getting Ready Standard no. of shots available QUALITY (image quality) FILE SIZE (number of pixels) Macro AF frame Battery low warning White Balance ATTACHING THE STRAP 2 1 Camera shake warning Zoom bar T:Wide-angle W:Telephoto Brightness (EV) Pass the loop of thin cord on the end of the strap through the strap mount. Then pass the other end of the strap through the loop of thin cord and pull the strap tight. 1 Example of LCD Monitor Text Display : Playback Playback mode Playback zoom scale Playback frame advance indicator Playback framenumber Protection DPOF setting Battery low warning 10 Date Time 11 SELECTING THE POWER SUPPLY Using Batteries Use 4 AA-size alkaline, Ni-MH or Ni-Cd batteries. Do not use different types of batteries together. s Number of available shots (with fully charged batteries) The table below provides a guide to the number of shots that can be taken at normal temperature with 50% flash use. Note that these figures may vary depending on the camera's ambient temperature and the level of battery charge. Battery type Alkaline batteries Ni-MH battery HR-3UF Ni-Cd battery KR-3UF With LCD monitor With LCD monitor ON OFF Approx.180 frames Approx.450 frames Approx.180 frames Approx.450 frames Approx.120 frames Approx.350 frames With fully charged battery 1 2 Using the AC Power Adapter Slide the battery cover in the direction of the arrow and open the cover. DC IN 5V socket 1 Install the batteries with the correct polarity as shown. Close the battery cover as indicated by the arrow. x Important Battery Information x q Because different brands of alkaline batteries have 12 different capacities, the life of some batteries (the length of time for which they can be used) may be considerably shorter than that of the alkaline batteries supplied with this camera. q It is a characteristic of alkaline batteries in particular that the life of the battery is shorter at low temperatures (+10°C or below). q Do not use lithium or manganese batteries in your FinePix1400 ZOOM because the heat generated by the batteries could damage the camera. ! q Do not use new and used batteries together. ! q Always switch the camera off when replacing the batteries. If the camera is left on, the camera settings may revert to the factory default settings. ! q Install replacement batteries within 5 minutes, since the camera settings are only retained for 5 minutes once the batteries are removed. ! q The Quick Battery Charger (sold separately) is needed to recharge AA-size Ni-MH or Ni-Cd batteries (P.71). x When opening and closing the battery coverx Do not use excessive force on the battery cover. q Take care not to drop the batteries when you open or close the battery cover. q To shoot or play back images without depleting the battery charge, use the special AC Power Adapter AC-5V (sold separately). Check that the camera is switched off and then plug the AC power adapter connector into the "DC IN 5V socket" on the camera. Then plug the AC power adapter into the power outlet. ! q You cannot charge the batteries by connecting the ! q The shapes of the plug and socket-outlet depends on the country of use. AC power adapters other than the AC-5V could damage the camera. ! q See P.75 for more information on the AC power adapter. AC power adapter. ! q Using 13 LOADING AND REMOVING THE SmartMediaTM SmartMediaTM s Only use 3.3V SmartMedia. MG-4S (4MB), MG-8S (8MB), MG-16S (16MB), MG-32S (32MB), MG-64S (64MB) Loding the SmartMediaTM Removing the SmartMediaTM 2 1 Grip the SmartMedia and pull it out. ! q If 14 images are shot in 640 480 pixel mode, it is sometimes possible to record more than 1,000 frames on a 64MB SmartMedia. However, this camera will only be able to play back and specify DPOF settings for 1,000 frames, starting from the highest frame number. Erasing playback frames allows you to play back subsequent frames you could not previously view. Either limit your recorded frames to 1,000 or erase your unwanted images until there are 1,000 or fewer frames remaining on the SmartMedia. Note that formatting the SmartMedia erases the images in all the frames. ! q Images cannot be recorded or erased if a writeprotect sticker is affixed to the SmartMedia. ! q Operation of this camera is only guaranteed when it is used with Fujifilm SmartMedia. ! q Some 3.3V SmartMedia are labelled as "3V " cards. 1 Check that the camera is switched off and then open the slot cover in the direction of the arrow. Push the SmartMedia firmly into the SmartMedia slot as far as it will go. Close the slot cover. Check that the viewfinder lamp is lit green before you switch the camera off. (Set the Mode switch to OFF.) Open the slot cover in the direction of the arrow. ! q To protect the SmartMedia, always store it in the special anti-static case. ! q See P.76 for more information on SmartMedia. ! q If you open the slot cover while the camera is switched on, the camera is automatically switched off to protect the SmartMedia. ! q The SmartMedia will not slide fully into the slot if it is inserted facing the wrong way. Be careful not to apply undue force to the SmartMedia. x Printing Images and Downloading Images to a Personal Computer x See P.54, 68 for information on printing your images. q See P.68 to 70 for information on downloading your images to a personal computer. q ! q Always switch the camera off before opening the slot cover. Opening the slot cover while the camera is on can corrupt the image data on the SmartMedia card or damage the card itself. 15 SWITCHING ON AND OFF 1 2 Blank Flashing On SETTING THE DATE AND TIME 1 2 To switch the camera on, move the Mode switch from OFF to "E" or "D". When you switch the camera on, the green viewfinder lamp lights. To switch the camera off, set the Mode switch to OFF. If the date and time settings have been cleared, a confirmation screen appears. To set the date and time, use the "d or c" button to select "SET" and then press the "MENU/EXE" button (P.18). With the LCD monitor on, you can check the remaining charge in the battery. Battery has ample charge.(No indicator displayed.) Battery charge low. Replace or recharge the battery as it will run out shortly. The battery is exhausted. The display will shortly go blank and the camera will stop working. Replace or recharge the battery. xAuto Power Off Functionx If the camera is left switched on for two minutes or more, the Auto Power Off function automatically switches the camera off. To switch the camera back on, set the Mode switch to OFF and then set it back to "E" to take pictures or "D" to view images. Holding down the "MENU/EXE" button as you switch the camera on disables the Auto Power Off function. 1 ! q If 16 ! q If the "H" message appears on the LCD monitor, open the lens cover (P.19). the date and time shown on the LCD monitor blinks, set them (next page) ! q If the battery charge is depleted, you may not be able to switch the LCD monitor on. If the date and time settings are cleared when you switch the camera on, a confirmation screen appears. If you chose to reset the date and time, proceed from step 3 . Check that the lens cover is open (P.19) and then set the Mode switch to "E". When you press the "MENU/EXE" button. the menu screen appears. Use the "d" and "c" buttons to select MODE and then use the "ab" button to select "SET-UP". press the "MENU/EXE" button. Use the "ab" button to select "DATE/ TIME", and press the "MENU/EXE" button. ! q If you take the batteries out of the camera for 5 minutes or more, or remove the batteries during setup, the camera settings may all revert to the factory default values. ! q See P.63 for more information on the SET-UP menu. 17 SETTING THE DATE AND TIME Photography 2 Basic E TAKING PICTURES 3 4 1 2 To exit the "SET-UP" screen, Use the "ab" button to select "BACK", and press the "MENU/EXE" button. ! q The date display in Photography mode disappears about 3 seconds after you switch the camera on or take a picture. ! q After the camera has exited the "SET-UP" screen, the LCD monitor switches off. 2 Slide the lens cover sideways until it stops. When you set the Mode switch to "E", the lens extends. To take pictures using the viewfinder (excluding Macro Photography), To use the LCD monitor to take photographs, press the "DISP" button to switch the LCD monitor on (See P.27). Loop the strap over your wrist, brace your elbows against your body and grip the camera firmly in both hands. When you are holding the camera on its side, hold it so that the shutter button is at the top. Use the "ab" button to select the desired item and then use the "d" and "c" buttons to correct the setting. When you have completed the settings, press the "MENU/EXE" button. Press "d " and "c " on the 4-way button to select the display format of the date shown on the LCD monitor. MM/ DD/ YYYY : Month/ Day/ Year DD. MM. YYYY : Day. Month. Year YYYY. MM. DD : Year. Month. Day x DATE TYPE x ! q You cannot set seconds. ! q When the time displayed 18 passes "12:00:00", the AM/PM setting automatically switches. ! q To set the time precisely, press the "MENU/ EXE" button when the time is at zero seconds. ! q If the "H " warning appears on the LCD monitor, the lens cover is not fully open. Slide the cover all the way open until it stops. ! q Take care not to place your fingers over the lens when it extends or during shooting as this can cause a camera fault. 19 E TAKING PICTURES 3 4 5 AF Frame 6 Finder When you are using the viewfinder to take a picture at a distance of 0.8 to 1.5 meters (2.6 to 4.8ft), only the shaded area in the figure is photographed. Ensure that your fingers or the camera strap do not obscure the lens, flash, or flash control sensor. To zoom in on the subject (TELE k), press the "a " side of the "a b " button. To zoom out (WIDE l ), press the "b" side of the "ab" button. A "zoom bar" is displayed on the LCD monitor. The optical zoom operates within this range. q Flash AF Frame 2 LCD Monitor Using the viewfinder or LCD monitor, frame your shot so that the subject fills the entire AF (Auto Focus) frame. range Wide-angle : 0.2m to 3.5m (2.6ft-11.5ft) Telephoto : 0.8m to 3.5m (7.9in-11.5ft) ! q Check that the lens clean. If it is dirty, clean the lens 20 ! q The image will be blurred if the camera moves when you take the picture (camera shake). as described on P.73. ! q The zoom bar display goes off after 3 seconds. ! q The lens on the FinePix1400 ZOOM is a 3 zoom lens with a focal range equivalent to 38-114mm on a 35mm camera. ! q If the subject is not in the AF frame, use AF/AE lock to take the picture (P.25). ! q In dimly lit scenes where the subject is difficult to see using the LCD monitor, use the viewfinder to take the picture. ! q Shooting using LCD monitor is recommended when you want to do accurate adjustment of the range to be shot. ! q When the shot is taken, the date displayed on the LCD monitor disappears for roughly 3 seconds. The date cannot be displayed continuously. 21 E TAKING PICTURES 7 8 x Viewfinder Lamp Display Color Status Lit Green Flashing x Subjects Not Suitable for Autofocusx Though the FinePix1400 ZOOM uses an accurate autofocus mechanism, it may have difficulty focusing or not be able to focus at all for the types of subject and situation listed below. In such cases, the image may be out of focus. q Very Meaning Ready to shoot AF/AE operating shake/AF warning. or camera Lit To take the picture, press the shutter button down fully without lifting your finger off it. The camera beeps and takes the picture, and the data is then recorded. Press the shutter button down halfway. Image focusing is complete when "/ " appears on the LCD monitor or the viewfinder lamp glows green. Orange Image being recorded onto the SmartMedia. Flashing Flash charging The lens cover is not fully open. SmartMedia warning No SmartMedia loaded, SmartMedia not formatted, incorrect format, write-protect sticker used, SmartMedia full, Flashing SmartMedia error. q Lens Oparation error When the LCD monitor is switched on, details of the warning are displayed on the monitor (P.78). q q ! q While ! q The camera will not focus at distances of 80 cm or less even when "/ " is displayed. In this situation, take the picture in "i" Macro Photography (P.37). ! q If it is too dark for the camera to focus, move at least 1.5 m (4.8 ft.) away from your subject before taking the picture. 22 the image data is being recorded, the viewfinder indicator turns orange and you cannot take pictures. Do not switch the camera off or open the battery cover or slot cover during data recording. ! q The viewfinder lamp flashes orange while the flash is charging. ! q Because the amount of image data recorded is not fixed and varies depending on the subject (level of image detail, etc.), the number of available shots may not decrease after the image is recorded, or may decrease by 2. ! q See P.78 for information on the warning displays. Red shiny subjects such as a mirror or car bodies. q Subjects photographed through glass. q Subjects that do not reflect well, such as hair or fur. q Subjects with no substance, such as smoke or flames. q When the subject is distant and dark. q When there is very little contrast between the subject and the background (such as white walls or subjects dressed in the same color as the background). q When there are objects in front of or behind the subject (such as an animal in a cage or a person in front of a tree). q Subjects moving at high speed. 2 23 E TAKING PICTURES Number of available frames The number of available shots is displayed on the LCD monitor in the location shown in the figure at left. E USING AF/AE LOCK 1 2 ! q See P.65 for information on changing the Quality and File Size settings. ! q At shipment, the default settings are NORMAL (for Quality) and 1280 960 (for File Size). ! q The FinePix1400 ZOOM can play back up to 1,000 image frames. Do not record more than 1,000 images on one SmartMedia. (See P.14 for details.) sStandard number of shots per SmartMedia : The number of shots that can be recorded onto a SmartMedia card varies slightly depending on the type of subject. Also, the difference between the standard number of shots and the actual number of available shots increases for SmartMedia with a higher capacity. In a picture of this type, the subjects (people in this case) are outside the AF frame. If you take the picture at this point, the subjects will not be in focus. Move the camera slightly so that only one of the subjects are shown in the AF frame. 2 Pixel Quality Mode Compression Ratio Image Data Size 4MB (MG-4S) 8MB (MG-8S) 16MB (MG-16S) 32MB (MG-32S) FINE Approx.1/4 1280 960 NORMAL Approx.1/8 BASIC Approx.1/16 FINE Approx.1/4 640 480 NORMAL Approx.1/8 BASIC Approx.1/16 Approx.50KB 69 141 246 496 995 Approx.610KB Approx.310KB Approx.160KB Approx.160KB Approx.90KB 6 12 25 50 101 12 24 49 99 198 23 46 89 180 361 23 46 89 180 361 44 89 163 330 663 x AF/AE Lock x On the FinePix1400 ZOOM, when you press the shutter button down half way, the focus and exposure settings are fixed (AF/AE lock). If you want to focus on a subject that is off to one side of the image or if you want to set the exposure before you compose the final shot, lock the AF and AE settings and then compose and shoot your picture to get the best results. 24 64MB (MG-64S) 25 E USING AF/AE LOCK E FRAMING GUIDELINE FUNCTION 4 1 2 3 2 Press the shutter button down half way (AF/AE lock) and check that "/" is displayed on the LCD monitor (or that the green viewfinder lamp stops flashing and remains lit). With the shutter button still held down halfway (AF/AE lock), move the camera back to the original image and press the shutter button down fully. In Auto mode, the LCD monitor display changes each time you press the "DISP" button. Press the "DISP" button to display the "Framing Guideline". Use the "d" and "c" buttons to select one of the three framing guidelines. The framing guideline help you to compose your shot when you are taking pictures using the LCD monitor. ! q You can use AF/AE lock as many times as you like 26 ! q AF/AE lock is available in all photography modes so you can get perfect results for every shot. before you release the shutter. ! q The framing guideline is not recorded on the image. ! q In portrait photography, use Macro mode for subjects that are 80 cms or less from the camera (P.37). 27 E FRAMING GUIDELINE FUNCTION Scene Use this frame when you want to position your main subject in center of the frame or when you want to align your shot with the horizon. This is the most effective frame for monitoring the size and balance of your subject when the shot involves motion. D VIEWING YOUR IMAGES (PLAYBACK) Portrait (Vertical shot frame) Use this frame for basic portrait photography. Fit the subject's face into one of the 3 frames to shoot a close-up portrait (large frame), a head and shoulders shot (middle frame), or a half-body shot (small frame). Group Shot Use this frame when you are shooting groups of 2 or more people. By composing the shot so that your subjects are as large as possible within the frame, the photograph will clearly show their facial expressions. 1 2 Set the Mode switch to "D". ! q When the Mode switch is set to "D", the photographed image is displayed after you take the shot. ! q When you close the lens cover, the lens automatically retracts. If you close the lens cover when the Mode swotch is set to "D", the screen display may go blank for a moment. ! q If image on the LCD monitor is difficult to see, adjust the LCD monitor brightness (P.67). 2 Use the "c" button to view the next frame, and the "d" button to view the previous frame. The LCD monitor display changes each time you press the "DISP" button. xImages ! q The lines in the scene frame roughly divide the recorded pixels into three equal parts horizontally and vertically. When the image is printed, the resulting print may be shifted slightly from the scene frame. That Can be Viewed on the FinePix1400 ZOOMx xIMPORTANTx Always use AF/AE lock to compose your shot. If you do not use AF/AE lock, your subject may be out of focus. 28 You can use this camera to view images recorded on a FinePix1400 ZOOM or images recorded onto a 3.3V SmartMedia using a Fujifilm MX series and DX series digital camera (You cannot use this camera to view video images). ! q If you hold the "d" or "c" down for about 3 seconds, the fast forward display " " appears on the LCD monitor. ! q If your SmartMedia holds more than 1,000 recorded frames, refer to page 14. 29 D PLAYBACK ZOOM 1 D MULTI-FRAME PLAYBACK 2 1 2 2 Use the "d" and "c" buttons to display the image you want to zoom. Use the "ab" button to set the zoom scale. After you have zoomed in on your image, press the "DISP" button. You can use the "dc " and "ab" buttons to zoom in on different parts of the image. Pressing the "DISP" button twice switches to the multi-frame (9-frame) display. Use the "d" and "c" buttons to move the cursor You (the orange outline) to the desired frame. can enlarge the selected image by pressing the "DISP" button again. ! q Zoom 30 scales up to 4.0 can be set in 0.2 increments. ! q Pressing the "d" (or "c") button during zooming cancels the zoom and displays the next (or previous) image. ! q The "ab" button is disabled in multi-frame playback. ! q Multi-frame playback is particularly useful for ! q If you press the "CANCEL / BACK" or "MENU/EXE" button, the image reverts to normal scale. ! q The message shown on the LCD monitor multi-frame display disappears after about 3 seconds. selecting images for single-frame erase, singleframe protect, resizing, and DPOF frame setting or resetting. 31 D n ERASING SINGLE FRAME 1 2 3 4 Press the "MENU/ EXE" button to erase the displayed image. When erasing is complete, the next image appears and the " " message is displayed. 2 Set the Mode switch to "D". Press the "MENU/EXE" button to display the menu screen on the LCD monitor. With "FRAME" selected, press the "MENU/EXE" button. Use the "d" and "c" buttons to display the image to be erased. ! q To 32 ! q Press the "CANCEL / BACK" button to exit the menu. ! q See P.46-47 for more information on erasing all the frames on a SmartMedia and formatting SmartMedia. ! q To end frame erasing, press the "CANCEL / BACK" button. continue erasing images, repeat the procedure from step 3 . ! " is displayed, the image q If " protection must be removed to erase the image (P.48-51). ! " message is displayed, DPOF is q If the " specified. When you press the "MENU/EXE" button, the image is erased and the DPOF settings are updated. 33 Features 3 Advanced e USING THE FLASH You can choose from 5 flash modes to suit your shot. Each time you press the "e" flash button, the flash mode shown on the LCD monitor changes from Auto flash (no icon displayed) to " o " to "e " to "p " to "m ". The last mode displayed is the selected mode. Auto Flash (no icon) Use this mode for ordinary photography. The flash fires automatically as required by the conditions. o Red-Eye Reduction Use this mode to ensure that the subject's eyes appear natural when photographing people in lowlight conditions. The flash fires a pre-flash just before the picture is taken and then fires again to take the actual picture. e Forced Flash Use this flash mode to photograph backlit scenes, such as a subject against a window or in the shade of a tree, or to obtain the correct colors when you are shooting under lighting such as fluorescent tubes. In this mode, the flash fires in bright as well as dark conditions. 3 ! q When the flash mode is set to Suppressed Flash, the camera becomes ready to shoot more quickly after you switch it on. ! q If you switch from Suppressed Flash mode to another flash mode, you may find that the displayed image disappears and the screen goes dark because the flash is charging. When this happens, the viewfinder lamp flashes orange. xRed-Eye Effectx When you use the flash to photograph people in low-light conditions, their eyes sometimes appear red in the picture. This is caused by the light of the flash reflecting off the inside of the eye. Use Red-Eye Reduction flash mode to effectively minimize the likelihood of the red-eye effect. Take the following measures also to make Red-Eye Reduction mode more effective: q Get the subjects to look at the camera. q Get as close as possible to the subjects. 34 35 e USING THE FLASH i MACRO (CLOSE-UP) PHOTOGRAPHY Macro Photography allows you to take close-up pictures of subjects as close as 10 cms from the camera. Also, set the flash functions according to the given circumstances (P.34). p Suppressed Flash In this mode, the flash never fires. Use this mode when you are taking pictures in indoor lighting at distances too great for the flash to have any effect, such as theater performances or indoor sporting events. When you use Suppressed Flash, the Auto White Balance function (P.84) operates so that natural colors are captured along with the ambience of the available light. m Night Scenes (Slow Synchro) This mode allows you to use the flash with a slow shutter speed. This mode allows you to take beautiful pictures that show your subject and still capture the background. ! q If you use the viewfinder to take a picture in Macro Photography, the field visible through the viewfinder does not match the field actually photographed because the viewfinder and lens are in different positions. For this reason, you should use the LCD monitor to take pictures in Macro Photography. The LCD monitor does not switch off in Macro Photography. ! q When shooting in dark conditions, use a tripod to prevent camera shake. ! q If you are using the flash, ensure that you are at least 0.2 meters from the subject. ! q You cannot use the optical zoom in Macro Photography, but using the digital zoom is possible (P.38). ! q Macro Photography is cancelled when you switch the camera off. Press the "MENU/EXE" button to switch to the menu screen. Use the "d " or "c " button to select "iMACRO" and then use the "ab" button to select ON and switch to Macro Photography. When you switch to "i MACRO", the lens automatically moves to the extreme wideangle l setting.Other settings can be changed at this point. Finally, press the "MENU/ EXE" button to return to the photography screen. 3 ! q If you want to take a picture in low-light conditions 36 with the flash mode set to Suppressed Flash, you should use a tripod to prevent camera shake. ! q See P.23 and P.79 for information on the camera shake warning. ! q Because slow shutter speeds are used, you should use a tripod to prevent camera shake. 37 E USING THE DIGITAL TELEPHOTO 1 2 B SELF-TIMER PHOTOGRAPHY 1 2 Digital zoom photography allows you to enlarge the central portion of the image by 2 . Digital zoom photography can only be used for images shot using the LCD monitor that have a file size setting of [640]. When you use the optical zoom and then press the telephoto (k) side of the "ab" button, "2 " appears on the LCD monitor and the camera switches to digital zoom photography. To cancel digital zoom photography, press the wide-angle (l) side of the "ab" button. Press the "MENU/EXE" button to switch to the menu screen. Use the "dc" button to select "BSELF-TIMER" and then select "ON" with the "ab" button to switch the camera to self-timer photography. Other settings can be changed at this point. Finally, press the "MENU/EXE" button to return to the photography screen. 3 ! q See P.20 for more information on using the optical ! q In Macro Photography, due to the optical zoom fixed zoom. to the wide-angle setting, pressing the telephoto side (k side) of the "ab" button switches the camera to digital zooming. 38 ! q The self-timer cannot be used in "E MANUAL" mode. ! q Switch the camera back to "E AUTO" mode and then press the "MENU/EXE" button (P.41). ! q Check that the lens is clean. If it is dirty, clean the ! q You lens as described on P.73. can also use the Framing Guideline Function (P.27). 39