This manual will show you how to use your FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA FinePix2600 ZOOM correctly. Please follow the instructions carefully. BL00022-200 (1) Warning To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. 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 USB cable and DC supply cord. The graphical symbols are located on the bottom of the case. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. For customers in Canada CAUTION This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES- 003. 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. 2 Please read the Safety Notes (P.88) and make sure you understand them before using the camera. 3 Contents Warning ............................................................ 2 Preface ............................................................. 6 Camera Features and Accessories .................. 7 Nomenclature ................................................... 8 PLAYBACK MODE 4 Advanced Features Playback PLAYING BACK MOVIES .................................. 50 PLAYBACK MENU 6 PC Connection IN PC CONNECTION ......................................... 63 DSC Mode ...................................................... 63 PC CAM (camera) Mode ................................ 63 CONNECTING AT DSC MODE .......................... 64 CONNECTING AT PC-CAMERA MODE ............ 66 DISCONNECTING FROM THE PC .................... 68 3VIEWING YOUR IMAGES (PLAYBACK) ........ 32 PLAYBACK ZOOM ..............................................33 MULTI-FRAME PLAYBACK ............................... 34 ERASING SINGLE FRAME ................................ 35 1 Getting Ready PREFACE ........................................................... 11 Selecting the Language .................................. 11 Attaching the Strap ......................................... 11 CHARGING AND LOADING THE BATTERIES ... 12 LOADING THE SmartMediaTM ........................... 15 REMOVING THE SmartMediaTM ........................ 16 SWITCHING ON AND OFF ................................ 17 SETTING THE DATE AND TIME ....................... 19 USING THE OPTIONAL AC POWER ADAPTER ... 21 3 Advanced Features Photography ADVANCED FEATURES PHOTOGRAPHY ....... 37 PHOTOGRAPHY MENU g f f f ERASING SINGLE · ALL FRAMES/FORMATTING ... 52 HOW TO SPECIFY PRINT OPTIONS (DPOF) ... 54 DPOF DATE SETTING ............................. 55 DPOF SET FRAME ................................... 56 5 Settings IN SETTINGS ..................................................... 58 I List of Settings ............................................ 58 I SET­UP Menu options ............................... 58 USING THE OPTION MENU .............................. 59 Using SET­UP ................................................ 59 dj SETTING THE FILE SIZE AND QUALITY (COMPRESSION RATIO) .......................... 60 d LCD MONITOR BRIGHTNESS ...................... 61 SET­UP 1 System Expansion Options ............................. 70 Accessories Guide .......................................... 71 Explanation of Terms ...................................... 73 Notes on Using Your Camera Correctly ......... 74 Notes on the Power Supply ............................ 75 Applicable Batteries .................................. 75 Notes on the Batteries ............................... 75 Notes on Using the Battery Charger ......... 76 BC-NHS Battery Charger Specifications ... 77 Notes on Using the AC Power Adapter ..... 77 Notes on the SmartMediaTM ........................... 78 Warning Displays ............................................ 80 Troubleshooting .............................................. 83 Specifications .................................................. 86 Safety Notes ................................................... 88 EC Declaration of Conformity ......................... 91 2 Basic Photography STILL IMAGE MODE 4 IViewfinder lamp display ............................... 26 Number of Available Frames .......................... 27 USING AF/AE LOCK .......................................... 28 DIGITAL ZOOM .................................................. 30 FRAMING GUIDELINE FUNCTION ................... 31 qTAKING PICTURES (AUTO MODE) .............. 22 PHOTOGRAPHY MENU OPERATION/ SELECTING q AUTO OR q MANUAL ........... 38 y FLASH ....................................................... 39 AUTO Auto Flash Mode ................................. 39 : Red-Eye Reduction ............................. 40 y Forced Flash ....................................... 40 u Suppressed Flash ............................... 41 ; Slow Synchro ...................................... 41 5 MACRO (CLOSE-UP) PHOTOGRAPHY .. 42 o SELF-TIMER PHOTOGRAPHY ................ 43 a EV (EXPOSURE COMPENSATION) ........ 45 s WHITE BALANCE (SELECTING THE LIGHT SOURCE) ....... 46 MOVIE MODE 2 3 4 5 6 5 POWER SAVE .................................................... 62 e MOVIE (VIDEO) ........................................ 47 Preface I 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. Camera Features and Accessories I Notes on Electrical Interference If the camera is to be used in hospitals or aircrafts, please note that this camera may cause interference to other equipment in the hospital or aircraft. For details, please check with the applicable regulations. Features h Superb image quality provided by the high-resolution Fujinon number 3× zoom lens and 1/2.7" CCD with 2.0 million effective pixels h Maximum image file size of 1600 × 1200 pixels (1.92 million pixels) h Compact and lightweight body h Wide range of photography applications (includes Macro function) h Intelligent Auto White Balance and AE functions built in h Built-in automatic flash with precise wide-range flash control h 2.5× digital zoom photography and up to 5× zoom playback functions h Easy operation using the Mode switch, "g" buttons and "a ([) b (])" button. h Movie shooting function (320 × 240 pixels without sound) h Easy high-speed image file transfer via the USB connection (using the Interface Set provided) h Built-in PC Camera function h Conforms to the new standard for digital camera file system Design rule for Camera File system h Support for DPOF simplifies print ordering DPOF stands for "Digital Print Order Format" Accessories h AA-size Nickel-Metal Hydride (Ni-MH) Batteries HR-3UF (2) h SmartMedia (16MB, 3.3V) (1) Supplied with: · Anti-static case (1) · Index label (1) I 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. I 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. I Trademark Information h IBM PC/AT is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corp. of the U.S.A. h iMac and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. h Windows is a registered trademark of the Microsoft Corporation of the U.S. registered in the U.S.A. and other countries. Windows is an abbreviated term referring to the Microsoft Windows Operating System. h SmartMedia is a trademark of Toshiba Corporation. h Other company or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective companies. h Hand Strap (1) h Battery Charger BC-NHS (1) I 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 running water and soap. 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. hInterface Set (1) · CD-ROM (1) · Special USB cable with Noise Suppression core (1) · Software Quick Start Guide (1) h Owner's Manual (this manual) (1) 6 7 Nomenclature Mode Switch Refer to the pages in parentheses for information on using the camera features. Still image mode(P.22) Select this mode for still photography. Playback mode(P.32) This mode provides playback zoom and multi-frame playback as well as normal single-frame playback. You can also use this mode to erase frames, format SmartMedia and specify DPOF settings. Viewfinder (P.24) DISP button(P.31, 34) Viewfinder lamp (P.16, 17) LCD monitor (P.24) POWER swich (P.17) () () button button Movie mode(P.47) Shutter button MENU/OK button Flash(P.39) Flash control sensor BACK button Self-timer lamp (P.44) Viewfinder window Battery cover (P.13) (USB) socket (P.63) Tripod mount DC IN 3V ( Power input) socket(P.21) Strap mount (P.11) SmartMedia slot (P.15) Battery compartment Lens cover(P.17) Lens 8 9 Nomenclature Example of LCD Monitor Text Display : Still image Macro Flash Photography mode File size / Image quality Battery low warning Zoom Bar AF frame Date Camera shake warning AF warning Self-timer White balance Number of remaining shots 1 Getting Ready PREFACE Attaching the Strap Selecting the Language 1 0 2 0 1 You can use the "SET­ UP" screen on this camera to select ENGLISH or FRANCAIS as the LANGUAGE used for screen display (P.58). The screens in this manual are shown in ENGLISH. 1Pass the loop of this cord on the end of the strap through the strap mount. 2Then pass the other end of the strap through the loop of the thin cord and pull the strap tight. Example of LCD Monitor Text Display : Playback DPOF Playback mode Playback frame number Battery low warning 10 Date 11 CHARGING AND LOADING THE BATTERIES Use 2 nickel-metal hydride (Ni-MH) batteries of the same type. Lithium, manganese or nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd) batteries 1 2 3 cannot be used. hAA-size Ni-MH batteries Fujifilm HR-3UF: 2 (supplied with the camera or sold separately) Attempting to charge batteries other than those specified for us ...