User manual FUJIFILM FINEPIX 2600 ZOOM

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 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. See P.87 for information on the number of available shots using batteries. N Batteries that Can Be Charged N Charge lamp Load the rechargeable batteries into the battery charger as indicated on the label. The shapes of the Battry charger, the plug and socket outlet depend on the country. 1 Slide the battery cover out to open it. ! G Ni-MH ! G Alkaline 12 batteries should only be used in an emergency. Note the following when using alkaline batteries: iThe battery terminals should be wiped clean with a clean, dry cloth. iAlways switch the LCD monitor off (P.22) before using alkaline batteries. Alkaline batteries cannot be used in Manual mode, Macro mode or Movie mode. iThe number of available shots is limited and varies depending on the battery brand and ambient temperature. You may be unable to take pictures at all at temperatures of +5°C (+41°F) or below. iIf the the LCD monitor is switched off, the camera switches off without first displaying a battery low warning when the battery charge runs out. batteries are not fully charged at shipment and must be charged before being used. Newly purchased batteries or batteries that have been left unused for an extended period may not be fully charged (This is indicated by the immediate display of the battery low warning or a low number of available shots). This is a normal characteristic of the batteries and does not indicate a fault. Repeatedly charging and using the batteries 3 or 4 times will restore them to a normal condition. ! G If the terminals of nickel-metal hydride batteries are soiled, it may not be possible to charge them. To avoid possible problems, clean the battery terminals and charger terminals with a clean, dry cloth. (Clean the battery and charger terminals with a clean, dry cloth the first time the batteries are charged. Then insert and remove the batteries from the charger several times prior to charging.) Plug the charger into a power outlet to begin charging. Charging ends after about 5 hours and the charging lamp goes off. Unplug the battery charger from the power outlet when it is not in use. ! G Fully discharged Ni-MH batteries take approximately 5 hours (1700 mAh) to recharge. Shorter charging times can be achieved using the Ni-MH/Battery Charger BCH-NH (P.71). ! G If you repeatedly charge a Ni-MH batteries before it is fully discharged, it will suffer from the "memory effect", causing the battery low warning to appear while there is still ample charge remaining in the batteries. You can restore the batteries to normal operation by running the batteries completely flat before charging them. Memory effect: A phenomenon whereby the batteries properties are such that its capacity is lower than the nominal amount. ! G Install the equipment near a socket outlet for easy ! G Do not apply excessive force to the battery cover. ! G If you connect the optional AC power adapter or leave accessibility. ! G Do not use old and new batteries together. the batteries in the camera for roughly 10 minutes, the settings will be retained for approximately 12 hours even if you disconnect the AC power adapter or remove the batteries. After replacing the batteries, check the date/time settings, etc. 13 CHARGING AND LOADING THE BATTERIES LOADING THE SmartMediaTM SmartMediaTM(Sold separately) I Only use 3.3V SmartMedia MG-4S ( 4MB), MG-8S ( 8MB), MG-16S (16MB), MG-32S (32MB), MG-64S (64MB) MG-16SW ( 16MB, ID) MG-32SW ( 32MB, ID) MG-64SW ( 64MB, ID) MG-128SW (128MB, ID) 4 5 1 0 3 0 2 0 Gold marking 1 Install the batteries with the correct polarity as shown. Close the battery cover. ! G Soil (fingerprints, etc) on the terminals of batteries 14 can greatly reduce the time for which the batteries provide power. ! G When taking pictures, keep a spare set of fully charged Ni-MH batteries (sold separately) in reserve. ! G Take care not to drop the batteries when opening and closing the battery cover. ! G See P.75 for notes on using the batteries. ! G Images cannot be recorded or erased if a writeprotect sticker is affixed to the SmartMedia. ! G Operation of this camera is only guaranteed when it is used with Fujifilm SmartMedia. ! G Some 3.3V SmartMedia are labelled as "3V" or "ID" cards. ! G See P.78 for more information on SmartMedia. 1Check that the camera is turned off. Then turn the camera so that the battery cover is upwards and slide the cover open. 2Push the SmartMedia firmly into the SmartMedia slot as far as it will go. 3Close the battery cover. ! G If you open the battery cover while the camera is switched on, the camera is automatically switched off to protect the SmartMedia. ! G 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. 15 REMOVING THE SmartMediaTM 1 1 0 SWITCHING ON AND OFF 2 1 1 0 2 2 0 Carefully grasp and remove the SmartMedia. Take care to avoid spilling the batteries. 2 0 When you slide the "POWER" switch sideways to switch the camera on, the green viewfinder lamp lights. To switch the camera off, slide the "POWER" switch sideways again. 1 1Check that the indicator in the viewfinder is green and then switch the camera off (P.17). 2Always turn the camera so that the battery cover is upwards before sliding the cover open. Never open the Battery cover while the camera is switched on.This could destroy the image file or damage the SmartMedia itself. ! G To protect the SmartMedia, always store it in the special anti-static case. 1Use the Mode switch to select the mode you want to use. 2If you want to use the camera in Still image/Movie mode, open the lens cover. ! G Take N Printing Images and Downloading Images to a Personal Computer N h See P.54, 70 for information on printing images. h See P.63 ­ 69 for information on downloading images to a personal computer. ! G Open and close the lens cover by fitting your finger into the indentation in the cover. care not to press on the lens when it is extending or while you are taking a shot as this could cause a camera fault. ! G If the "¥" message appears on the LCD monitor, this indicates that the lens cover is not fully open. Open the lens cover fully. N Auto Power Off function N If you leave the camera switched on and unused for 2 minutes, this function automatically switches the camera off. Note that this function does not operate when you are using a USB connection. 16 17 SWITCHING ON AND OFF SETTING THE DATE AND TIME 4 Blank 3 1 Lit 13 00 2 1 0 2 0 Blinking 2 0 1 If the date/time setting has been cleared, a confirmation message appears on the LCD monitor. To set the date/time, press the "MENU/OK" button ( P.19). H: The DATE/TIME setting screen appears. J: The camera remains in Still image, Movie or playback mode. With the LCD monitor on, you can check the remaining charge in the battery. 1Battery has ample charge (No indicator displayed). 2The battery charge is low. Have a new set of batteries ready. 3The battery is exhausted. The display will shortly go blank and the camera will stop working. Replace or recharge the battery. 1Press the "MENU/OK" button to display the menu screen. 2Use "d" or "c" to select "d", and then use "a ([)" or "b (])" to select "SET­UP". 3Press the "MENU/OK" button. 1The "SET­UP" screen appears. Use "a ([)" or "b (])" to select "DATE/TIME". 2Press "c". ! G See P.58 for more information on the "dOPTION" ! G If 18 ! G If you do not set the date and time, this confirmation screen will appear each time you switch the camera on. ! G If the battery charge is depleted, you may not be able to switch the LCD monitor on. If the date was cleared and you selected "H", proceed from step 3 (P.20). menu. at least 10 minutes have passed since the AC power adapter was connected or the battery inserted and date and time set, then those settings will be maintained for roughly 12 hours even when the camera has no power supply (when the AC power adapter is disconnected and the battery is removed). 19 SETTING THE DATE AND TIME USING THE OPTIONAL AC POWER ADAPTER 2 0 3 1 0 4 AC power adapter (optional) Always use a FUJIFILM AC Power Adapter AC3V. Use the AC power adapter in situations when a loss of power will cause problems, such as during file downloading (via the USB connection). Using the AC power adapter also allows you to take pictures and play back images without worrying about depleting the batteries. DC IN 3Vsocket 1 The "SET­UP" screen reappears. Press the "MENU/OK" button to exit the settings screen. Check that the camera is switched off. Plug the AC power adapter connector into the DC IN 3V socket on the camera and then plug the adapter itself into the main power outlet. 1Use the "dc" button to select the desired item and then use the "a ([)" and "b (])" buttons to correct the setting. 2When you have finished setting the date and time, press the "MENU/OK" button to confirm the setting. ! G See P.77 for notes on using the AC power adapter. ! G Only connect or disconnect the AC power adapter ! G The Shapes of the AC power adapter, the plug and ! G Install the equipment near a socket outlet for easy accessibility. socket outlet depend on the country. 20 ! G If you hold down the "a ([)" or "b (])" button, the numbers change continuously. ! G When the time displayed passes "12:00:00", the AM/PM setting automatically switches. ! G To set the time precisely, press the "MENU/OK" button when the time is at zero seconds. If the date/time setting was cleared and you selected "H", the camera switches directly to still image, movie or playback mode without displaying the "SET­UP" screen. when the camera is switched off. Connecting or disconnecting the AC power adapter while the camera is switched on temporarily interrupts the power supply to the camera, so that images or movies being shot at the time are not recorded. Failing to switch the camera off first can also result in damage to the SmartMedia or malfunctions during PC connection. Connecting the AC power adapter does not allow you to charge the Ni-MH batteries. You must use the charger provided (P.12) or the optional charger ( P.71) to charge NiMH batteries. 21 2 Basic Photography 1 1 0 STILL IMAGE MODE q TAKING PICTURES (AUTO MODE) 2 3 4 2 0 3 0 Ensure that your fingers or the camera strap do not obscure the lens or flash control sensor. 1Set the Mode switch to "q". 2Open the lens cover. 3Slide the "POWER" switch sideways to switch the camera on. To take pictures using the LCD monitor, press the "DISP" button to switch the LCD monitor on. h Focal range: Approx. 80 cm (2.6 ft.) to infinity Zoom bar 2 Loop the strap over your wrist, brace your elbows firmly against your body and hold the camera with both hands. ! G For subjects closer than 80 cm (2.6 ft.), use Macro ! G To minimize power consumption, you should use the viewfinder (switch the LCD monitor off) to take pictures. ! G The image will be blurred if the camera moves when photography (P.42). ! G If 22 ! G If the lens, flash or flash control sensor is obscured " ", "­ "or "§" is displayed, first wipe the contact surface on the SmartMedia (gold-colored area) thoroughly with a soft, dry cloth and then reload the SmartMedia. you take the picture (camera shake). When you are shooting in low-light conditions, use the flash (P.39) or a tripod to prevent blurred images due to camera shake. by your fingers or the camera strap, you may not be able to obtain the correct brightness (exposure) for your shot. ! G Check that the lens is clean. If it is dirty, clean the lens as described on P.74. To zoom in on the subject, press "[ " (TELE). To zoom out, press "]" (WIDE). A "zoom bar" appears on the LCD monitor when you zoom in or out. G Optical zoom focal length (35mm camera equivalent) Approx. 38 ­ 114 mm Maximum zoom scale: 3× ! G Zooming stops briefly when the camera switches between optical zoom and digital zoom (P.30). 23 STILL IMAGE MODE q TAKING PICTURES (AUTO MODE) 5 AF frame 6 7 8 Beep LCD monitor AF frame When you are using the viewfinder to take a picture at a distance of 0.8 m to 1.5 m (2.6 ft. to 4.9 ft.), only the shaded area in the figure is photographed. 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. 2 ! G When you press the shutter button, there is a very short delay before the picture is actually taken. ! G Since the amount of image data recorded is not fixed Press the shutter button down halfway. The camera is focused when the AF frame on the LCD monitor shrinks and the green viewfinder lamp stops flashing and stays lit. ! G To Viewfinder Using the viewfinder or LCD monitor, frame your shot so that the subject fills the entire AF (Auto Focus) frame. 24 ! G If your subject is not in the center of the picture, use AF/AE lock to take the picture(P.28). frame your shot precisely, you should take the picture using the LCD monitor. ! G In some conditions it may be difficult to see your subject clearly on the LCD monitor, such as in sunny weather outdoors or when you are shooting dimly lit scenes. In such situations, use the viewfinder to take the shot. ! G When you press the shutter button down halfway, the video image on the LCD monitor freezes briefly. However, this is not the image that is recorded. ! G If the shot is too dark to focus, try standing about 1.5 m (4.9 ft.) from your subject to take the picture. 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. ! G See P.80 ­ 82 for information on the warning displays. ! G If you press the shutter button down fully in one motion, the shot is taken without the AF frame changing. ! G The viewfinder lamp flashes orange while the flash is charging. If the LCD monitor is switched on, the screen may go dark for a moment. This is normal and does not indicate a fault. ! G The flash charging time may increase when the battery charge getting lower. The viewfinder lamp glows orange while the image is being recorded and no pictures can be taken. Also, do not switch the camera off or open the battery cover during image recording. Doing cover during image recording could corrupt the image files. 25 STILL IMAGE MODE q TAKING PICTURES (AUTO MODE) Number of Available Frames Status Ready to shoot. AF/AE in progress or camera shake/AF warning. Image being recorded onto the SmartMedia. Flash charging. G SmartMedia I Viewfinder lamp display Display Lit green Blinking green Lit orange Blinking orange Blinking red The number of available shots appears on the LCD monitor. ! G See P.60 for information on changing the File Size ! G At shipment, the default settings are "9" (file size) and "N : NORMAL" (quality). (Image Size) and Quality setting. warning. No SmartMedia loaded, SmartMedia not formatted, incorrect format, write-protect sticker used, SmartMedia full, SmartMedia error. G Lens operation error. When the LCD monitor is switched on, more detailed warning messages are displayed (P.80). I Standard number of shots per SmartMediaTM 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. File Size Quality Mode Image Data Size 4MB (MG-4S) 8MB (MG-8S) 16MB (MG-16S/SW) 32MB (MG-32S/SW) 64MB (MG-64S/SW) 128MB (MG-128SW) 8 1600 1200 FINE 4 10 20 41 82 166 NORMAL 9 19 39 79 159 319 BASIC 19 39 75 152 306 613 9 1280 960 FINE 6 12 25 50 101 204 NORMAL 12 25 49 99 198 398 0 640 480 NORMAL 30 61 122 247 497 997 2 N Subjects Not Suitable for Autofocus N Though the FinePix2600 ZOOM uses an accurate autofocus mechanism, it may have difficulty focusing or not be able to focus at all on the types of subject and situation listed below. In such cases, the image may be out of focus. h Very shiny subjects such as a mirror or car body. h When there is very little contrast between the subject h Subjects photographed through glass. and the background (such as white walls or subjects h Subjects that do not reflect well, such as hair or fur. dressed in the same color as the background). h Subjects with no substance, such as smoke or flames. h When there are objects in front of or behind the h When the subject is dark. subject (such as an animal in a cage or a person in front of a tree). h Subjects moving at high speed. Approx.770KB Approx.390KB Approx.200KB Approx.620KB Approx.320KB Approx.130KB 26 The numbers of available shots are shown for formatted SmartMedia. 27 USING AF/AE LOCK 1 2 3 4 Beep In a shot with this type of composition, the subjects (two people in this case) are not in the AF frame. If the shot is taken at this point, the subjects will not be in focus. Move the camera slightly so that one of the subjects in the AF frame. 2 N AF (Autofocus)/AE (Auto exposure) Lock N On the FinePix2600 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. Without moving the camera, press the shutter button down halfway (AF/AE lock). Check that the AF frame on the LCD monitor has shrunk and the green viewfinder lamp has stopped flashing and is now lit. Continue to hold the shutter button down halfway. Move the camera back to the original image and then fully press down on the shutter button. ! G You can reapply the AF/AE lock as many times as ! G The AF/AE lock operates in all photography modes and can be used to ensure excellent results. you like before releasing the shutter. 28 29 DIGITAL ZOOM 1 2 Zoom bar display Digital zoom FRAMING GUIDELINE FUNCTION Scene Use this frame when you want to position your main subject in the center of the frame or when you want to align your shot with the horizon. This feature allows you to compose a shot that captures the moment while focusing on the subject size and the overall balance of the shot. Optical zoom Movie LCD monitor OFF LCD monitor ON Framing Guideline displayed If the file size (image size) setting is "9" or "0", you can use the digital zoom. However, this only applies when you are using the LCD monitor to take pictures. G Digital zoom focal distance (35 mm camera equivalent) 9 : Equivalent to approx. 114 mm ­ 142 mm (1.25×) 0 : Equivalent to approx. 114 mm ­ 285 mm (2.5×) Movie: Equivalent to approx. 38 mm ­ 95 mm (2.5×) The position of the "I" on the zoom bar indicates the current zoom setting. h If the "I" is above the dividing line, the digital zoom is being used. If it is below the line, the optical zoom is being used, h Press "[" or "]" to move the "I". h When you switch between digital zoom and optical zoom, the "I" stops moving. Press the button for the same direction again to start the "I" moving again. 2 You can select the Framing Guideline function in the "q " still image mode. The LCD monitor display changes each time you press the "DISP" button. Press the "DISP" button until "Framing Guideline" appears. ! G You cannot use the digital zoom for resolutions of 30 ! G If ! G See "8". P.60 for information on changing the file size setting. the image goes out of focus when you use the zoom, press the shutter button down halfway to refocus. ! G The optical zoom is equivalent to approximately 38 mm ­ 114 mm on a 35 mm camera. ! G The framing guideline is not recorded on the image. ! G 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. N Important N Always use the AF/AE lock to compose your picture. Failing to use the AF/AE lock may result in the image being out of focus. 31 PLAYBACK MODE 3 VIEWING YOUR IMAGES (PLAYBACK) 1 0 2 0 PLAYBACK ZOOM 1 2 13 00 2 0 1 2 Frame number DPOF 1Set the Mode switch to "3". 2You can use "c" and "d" to move forward and backward respectively through your images. Normal playback No text displayed Multi-frame playback Zoom bar 2 If you have specified DPOF settings (P.54), the "f" icon is displayed. The LCD monitor display changes each time you press the "DISP" button. ! G When you set the Mode switch to "3 ", the last image shot is displayed. ! G See P.61 for more information on adjusting the brightness of the LCD monitor. N Images That Can be Viewed on the FinePix2600 ZOOM N 32 You can use this camera to view (excluding some uncompressed data) images recorded on a FinePix2600 ZOOM or images recorded onto a 3.3V SmartMedia using a FUJIFILM FinePix series, MX series or DX series digital camera. Pressing "a ([)" or "b (])" during single-frame playback zooms in (enlarges) or out on a still image. When you use this function, a zoom bar is displayed. G Zoom scales: 8 1600 × 1200 pixels: Max 5× 9 1280 × 960 pixels: Max 4× 0 640 × 480 pixels: Max 2× After you have zoomed in on your image, 1Press the "DISP" button. 2Use "a ([) b (])" and "g" to zoom in on different parts of the image. 3Press the "DISP" button again to revert to zoomed display. ! G Press the "BACK" button to revert to the normal image display scale. ! G You may not be able to use playback zoom for some images shot on other camera models. ! G Pressing "d " or "c " during zooming cancels zooming and moves to the next image. This is useful for such things as checking the focus after you take a shot. 33 MULTI-FRAME PLAYBACK 1 Normal playback No text displayed Multi-frame playback ERASING SINGLE FRAME 2 1 0 2 0 1 1 0 2 0 2 In playback mode, the display shown on the LCD monitor switches each time you press the "DISP" button. Press the "DISP" button until the multi-frame playback screen (9 frames) appears. You cannot display text during multi-frame playback. 1Select a frame by using "d", "c", "a ([)" and "b (])" to move the cursor (the orange box) to the desired frame. Press "a ([ )" or "b (])" several times to switch to the previous page or the next page. 2You can enlarge the selected image by pressing the "DISP" button again. 1Set the Mode switch to "3". 2Press the "MENU/OK" button to display the Menu screen on the LCD monitor. Select "FRAME" in the "gERASE" menu and press the "MENU/OK" button. 2 ! G You cannot use multi-frame playback while a menu 34 ! G Playback is displayed. zoom cannot be used with multi-frame playback. ! G See P.52 for more details of the "gERASE" menu. 35 ERASING SINGLE FRAME 3 Advanced Features Photography 4 Mode swich ADVANCED FEATURES PHOTOGRAPHY 3 The Advanced Features Photography section introduces a range of camera functions that you can access by setting the Mode switch to "q" or "e". I Photography mode specifications Photography mode 1 AUTO This is the easiest mode for taking pictures and can be used in a wide range of conditions. qStill image 2 MANUAL This mode allows you to specify the "EV" and "WHITE BALANCE" settings. Accessible menu settings Factory default AUTO OFF OFF AUTO OFF 0 AUTO dOPTION See P.58 for more information on each of the settings. Shared menu settings Press the "MENU/OK" button to erase the displayed image. When erasing is complete, the next image appears and the "¨ " message is displayed. y Flash (P.39) r Macro (P.42) l Self-timer (P.43) y Flash (P.39) r Macro (P.42) a EV (EXPOSURE COMPENSATION) (P.45) s White balance (Selecting the Light Source) (P.46) 3 Press "d" or "c" to display the image to be erased. ! G If the "TM " message appears, you cannot erase the frame. Use the camera on which the frame was protected to unprotect the frame. ! G "¢ " is displayed for frames with DPOF settings and they cannot be erased (P.82). eMovie (Video) up to 20 seconds of video at a time. e MOVIE (P.47) In this mode, you can shoot -- -- ! 36 G Press the "BACK" button to cancel frame erasing. To continue erasing images, repeat the procedure from step 3 . 37 PHOTOGRAPHY MENU PHOTOGRAPHY MENU OPERATION/SELECTING q AUTO OR q MANUAL 2 0 PHOTOGRAPHY MENU y FLASH 13 00 Setting display When you are in still image mode (with the Mode switch set to "q"), you can switch to "q AUTO" mode or "q MANUAL" mode from "d OPTION" in the photography menu. 1 AUTO 1Press the "MENU/OK" button to display the menu. 2Use "d" and "c" to select the menu item and "a ([)" and "b (])" to change the setting. 3Press the "MENU/OK" button to confirm the setting. When you validate the settings, the respective icons appear at the top of the screen. This is the easiest mode for taking pictures and can be used in a wide range of conditions. This mode can be selected in the "1 · 2" still image modes. Use the flash mode that best suits your shot. h5 modes: "AUTO, :, y, u and ;" G Effective flash range (for 1 AUTO) Wide-angle: Approx. 0.2 m to 3 m (0.6 ft. to 9.8 ft.) Telephoto : Approx. 0.8 m to 3 m (2.6 ft. to 9.8 ft.) AUTO Auto Flash Mode Use this mode for ordinary photography. The flash fires automatically as required by the shooting conditions. 3 2 MANUAL This mode allows you to set the "EV" and "WHITE BALANCE" settings. ! G The flash charging time may increase if the charge ! G When you take a shot using the flash, you may see remaining in the batteries is low. the video image disappear and the screen go dark as the flash charges. The viewfinder lamp flashes orange while the flash is charging. ! G If you use the flash in very dusty environments, floating dust particles may appear as glowing white dots on your image. ! G The 38 settings available in the menu screen differ depending on the photography mode. See P.37 for details. 39