User manual FUJIFILM FINEPIX 4800 ZOOM

OWNER'S MANUAL This manual will show you how to use your FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA FinePix4800ZOOM correctly. Please follow the instructions carefully. BL00007-200 (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 video cable, 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.127) and make sure you understand them before using the camera. 3 Contents Warning ................................................................... 2 Preface .................................................................... 6 Camera Features and Accessories ......................... 7 Nomenclature .......................................................... 8 3 Advanced Features Photography ADVANCED FEATURES PHOTOGRAPHY ............. 42 I Photography mode specifications ..................... 42 PHOTOGRAPHY MODE 5AUTO/4SCENE POSITION .................... Selecting the 4 photography mode ............... rPORTRAIT tSCENE (LANDSCAPE) yNIGHT SCENE oBLACK AND WHITE .......... 3MANUAL ........................................................ T EV (EXPOSURE COMPENSATION) ..................... 67 A MULTI-EXP .................................................... 68 I PHOTOMETRY .............................................. 70 Q LCD MONITOR BRIGHTNESS/VOLUME ........... 95 SET­UP 4 Advanced Features Playback ADVANCED PLAYBACK .......................................... 71 I Playback mode menu ....................................... 71 MOVIE (VIDEO) ........................................................ 72 PLAYING BACK AUDIO RECORDINGS .................. 74 PLAYING BACK VOICE CAPTIONING .................... 76 PLAYBACK MENU { ERASING SINGLE · ALL FRAMES/FORMATTING ... 78 } PLAYBACK (AUTOMATIC PLAYBACK) ........ 80 O SETTING AND REMOVING 1 Getting Ready PREFACE ................................................................. 15 Selecting the Language ....................................... 15 Attaching the Strap ............................................... 15 SETTING UP THE CRADLE ..................................... 16 LOADING THE BATTERY ........................................ 17 CHARGING THE BATTERY ..................................... 18 USING THE AC POWER ADAPTER ........................ 19 LOADING THE SmartMediaTM .................................. 20 REMOVING THE SmartMediaTM ............................... 21 SWITCHING ON AND OFF ....................................... 22 SETTING THE DATE AND TIME .............................. 23 43 43 2 Basic Photography TAKING PICTURES (AUTO MODE) ......................... 25 Number of Available Frames ................................ 30 USING AF/AE LOCK ................................................. 31 FRAMING GUIDELINE FUNCTION .......................... 33 VIEWING YOUR IMAGES (PLAYBACK) .................. 34 FAST FORWARDING IMAGES ................................ 35 PLAYBACK ZOOM .................................................... 36 Saving Trimmed Images ...................................... 37 MULTI-FRAME PLAYBACK ...................................... 38 ERASING SINGLE FRAME ...................................... 39 USING A TV MONITOR ............................................ 41 44 45 ........................... 46 6 CONTINUOUS SHOOTING u MOVIE (VIDEO) ............................................. 47 i AUDIO RECORDING ..................................... 50 FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY .......................................... 52 A7Auto Flash Mode ............................................ 53 \ Red-Eye Reduction ........................................ 53 7 Forced Flash .................................................. 54 S7 Slow Synchro ................................................. 54 ] Suppressed Flash .......................................... 55 a MACRO (CLOSE-UP) PHOTOGRAPHY ............. 56 DIGITAL ZOOM ......................................................... 57 PHOTOGRAPHY MENU IMAGE DISPLAY .................................................. 96 Preview Zoom ................................................... 96 Selecting Recorded Images ............................. 97 AUTO POWER SAVE .......................................... 98 SETTING THE STARTUP SCREEN .................... 99 FRAME NO. MEMORY ...................................... 100 6 PC Connection IN PC CONNECTION .............................................. 101 CONNECTING AT DSC MODE .............................. 102 CONNECTING AT PC-CAMERA MODE ................ 104 DISCONNECTING FROM THE PC ........................ 106 CAMERA CUSTOMIZING ....................................... 107 1 2 3 4 5 6 5 4 PHOTOGRAPHY MENU OPERATION ..................... 58 Switching Pages ............................................... 58 U SELF-TIMER PHOTOGRAPHY ..................... 59 D VOICE CAPTIONING ..................................... 61 | AUTO BRACKETING ..................................... 63 EWHITE BALANCE .......................................... 64 R SENSITIVITY ................................................. 65 W MANUAL FOCUS ........................................... 65 S SHARPNESS ................................................. 66 P FLASH (FLASH BRIGHTNESS ADJUSTMENT) .... 67 SINGLE FRAME PROTECTION .................... 81 O SETTING AND REMOVING PROTECTION FOR ALL FRAMES ........................................ 83 F HOW TO SPECIFY PRINT OPTIONS ........... 85 F DPOF DATE SETTING .................................. 86 F DPOF SET FRAME ........................................ 87 F DPOF REVIEW/RESET ................................. 89 F DPOF RESET ALL ......................................... 90 5 Settings IN SETTINGS ............................................................ 92 I List of settings ................................................... 92 I SET­UP menu options ..................................... 92 USING THE OPTION MENU .................................... 93 Using SET­UP ..................................................... 93 Q lSETTING THE FILE SIZE AND QUALITY (COMPRESSION RATIO) ................................ 94 System Expansion Options ................................ 108 Accessories Guide ............................................. 109 Notes on Using Your Camera Correctly ............. 111 Notes on the Power Supply ................................ 112 Notes on Using the Battery .......................... 112 AC Power Adapter ........................................ 114 Notes on the SmartMediaTM ............................... 115 Warning Displays ............................................... 117 Troubleshooting .................................................. 120 Specifications ..................................................... 124 Explanation of Terms ......................................... 126 Safety Notes ....................................................... 127 EC Declaration of Conformity ............................. 131 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. G 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. quantities of water and induce vomiting. Then seek medical assistance. Camera Features and Accessories Features GThe Accessories GSmartMedia (16MB, 3.3V) (1) Supplied with : · Anti-static case (1) · Index label (1) 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. 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 G G G I Liquid Crystal If the LCD monitor or display 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. G If liquid crystal comes in contact with your skin Wipe the area with a cloth and then wash thoroughly with running water and soap. G If liquid crystal gets into your eye Flush the affected eye with clean water for at least 15 minutes and then seek medical assistance. G If liquid crystal is swallowed Flush your mouth thoroughly with water. Drink large G G IBM PC/AT is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corp. of the U.S.A. iMac and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. 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. SmartMedia is a trademark of Toshiba Corporation. Other company or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective companies. I 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. 6 "Super CCD" (featuring a total of 2.4 million pixels) used in the FinePix4800 ZOOM provides ultra-high resolution image file with 4.32 million (2400 × 1800) pixels. GBuilt-in 3× zoom lens with a low-dispersion aspherical lens for superb optical performance GCompact and lightweight aluminum-magnesium alloy body GNew camera design by F. A. Porsche GQuick, responsive operation with 2 seconds startup and 1-second between shots GAuto focus with macro function (manual focus also available) GAutomatic shooting modes that can be tailored to subjects in different photography conditions GConvenient preview function for quickly checking of your shots GMaximum 3.75× seamless digital zoom at VGA mode GPlayback zoom function (up to 15×) GContinuous shooting function even at maximum resolution GMovie shooting function (320 × 240 pixels with sound) GVoice Captioning function for easy photography information recording GAudio Recording function G2-inches 130,000-pixels low-temperature polysilicon TFT LCD monitor GDot-matrix display panel simplifies camera operation GRecharge or connect to your PC simply by placing the FinePix4800 ZOOM in its cradle GEasy high-speed image file transfer via the USB connection GSupports DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) for simple print ordering GConforms to the new standard for digital camera file system Design rule for Camera File System GCradle (Picture Cradle) (1) GVideo Cable (approx. 1.5 m (4.9 ft.), mini-plug (3.5 mm dia.) to pin-plug cable) (1) GNP-80 Rechargeable Battery (1) GHand strap (1) GInterface Set (1) GAC Power Adapter AC-5V/AC-5VH (approx. 2 m (6.6 ft.) connection cord) (1) · CD-ROM (1) · Special USB cable with Noise Suppression core (1) · Software Quick Start Guide (1) GOwner's Manual (this manual) (1) 7 Nomenclature Refer to the pages in parentheses for more details. Shutter button Flash(P.52) Viewfinder(P.27) Viewfinder lamp(P.29) OPEN ( Flash pop-up ) button(P.52) Mode dial(P.12) Self - timer lamp (P.60) BACK button Viewfinder window Mode switch(P.12) Power button(P.22) Display panel(P.10) 4 - direction ( ) button Speaker(P.95) Strap mount(P.15) Microphone A/V OUT ( audio / visual out put ) socket(P.41) Flash control sensor DIGITAL( USB ) socket ( P.101) DISP button(P.25,33,34) MENU / OK button SmartMedia slot cover release button(P.20) SmartMedia slot cover(P.20) SmartMedia slot(P.20) DC IN 5V ( power input ) socket(P.19) LCD monitor Battery cover(P.17) Tripod mount Cradle connection socket / Connection socket cover(P.18,102) Lens /Lens Cover 8 9 Nomenclature Display Panel The display panel uses icons to show the camera's operation status as an aid to the camera user. Use the 4-direction button as indicated by the displayed icons. Display Details 1 Mode Photography Auto · Portrait · Scene · Night Scene · Black and White · Manual · Continuous shooting · Movie · Audio recording · Option · Zoom · lSetting the file size and quality Up · Down · Left · Right 4-direction button Zoom Preview Zoom Flash Macro 4-direction button setting display ( ) Mode display 4-direction button setting display ( ) Telephoto · Zoom Up · Wide-angle Zoom Down Forced Flash · Slow Synchro · Auto · Red-Eye Reduction · Suppressed Flash ON · OFF 4-direction button setting display( ) Number of remaining shots 4-direction button setting display ( ) Manual Focus Moves the focus closer · Moves the focus further away Zoom/Trimming · 2 Mode Playback Frame Advance Playback Zoom Movie Playback Still images · Movie · Audio recording · Playback progress · Pause · Option Previous image · Zoom Up · Next image Zoom Down Rewind · Rewind · Stop · Stop · 10 The display panel can be used to check and modify camera settings such as the photography or playback mode, the number of available shots, the flash settings and the macro setting. The display panel glows orange for 5 seconds when you are taking pictures (except when you press the shutter button) and green for 5 seconds when you are playing back images or sounds. Play · Pause · Fast forward · Movie frame advance Play · Pause · Skip playback Fast forward · Audio recording/ Voice captioning 11 Nomenclature Mode switch Mode switch(P.25,34) Photography Mode(P.25) Example of Monitor Text Display: Shooting Photography Mode Macro Self-timer Manual focus Auto bracketing Zoom bar File size Image quality Number of remaining shots Camera shake warning Battery low warning AF warning AF frame POWER button(P.22) Playback mode(P.34) Date Mode dial Continuous shooting(P.46) Manual(P.45) Auto(P.25,43) Scene position(P.43) Audio recording(P.50) Movie (Video)(P.47) Example of Monitor Text Display: Playback Playback mode Protection DPOF Voice captioning Date Playback frame number Battery low warning 12 Time 13 Nomenclature Cradle DIGITAL(USB) socket(P.101) DC IN 5V(Power input) socket(P.16) Power lamp(P.105) Connection plug(P.18) 1 Getting Ready PREFACE Attaching the Strap Selecting the Language G G 1 Power button ( P.103 ) You can use the "SET­ UP" screen on this camera to select ENGLISH or FRENCH as the LANGUAGE used for screen display (P.92). The screens in this manual are shown in ENGLISH. Pass the loop of this cord on the end of the strap through the strap mount. Then pass the other end of the strap through the loop of the thin cord and pull the strap tight. N The Cradle N The cradle is a powerful tool for expanding the functionality of your camera: G When you are not using the camera, you can place it in the cradle to charge the battery (P.18). G You can use the cradle's USB interface to quickly transfer image files to your PC (Card Reader Mode on P.102). G Use the cradle for videoconferencing via the Internet ("PC-Camera Mode" on P.104). ! G You must connect the AC power adapter and the special USB cable provided in the USB Interface Set to the cradle (P.16, 101). 14 ! G Take care not to press on the lens cover when you are carrying the camera. 15 SETTING UP THE CRADLE 1 2 LOADING THE BATTERY 1 G Arrow mark G 2 G G DC IN 5V socket 1 Connect the AC-5V/AC-5VH AC Power Adapter to the cradle. AC-5V : U.S.A. and Canada model AC-5VH: other countries model Plug the AC-5V/AC-5VH AC Power Adapter into the main power outlet. Slide the battery cover out to open it. Insert the battery in the direction indicated by the arrow " " on the battery. e Hold the battery in, cover. and close the battery ! G See P.101 for information on connecting the cradle ! G Problems arising from the use of products other than to your PC. genuine FUJIFILM products are not covered by your warranty. NP-80 rechargeable battery. N Battery Type N ! G Do ! G The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible. ! G The shape of the plug and socket-outlet depends on the country of use. 16 Ensure that you push the AC power adapter plug into the socket. not use excessive force to open the battery cover. ! G When replacing the battery, always switch the camera off beforehand. If you open the battery cover without switching the camera off, the camera settings may revert to the factory defaults. ! G The battery is not fully charged at shipment. You ! G See must charge the battery before you use it. P.112 ­ 113 for more information on the battery. 17 CHARGING THE BATTERY 1 USING THE AC POWER ADAPTER 2 You can connect the AC-5V/AC-5VH AC Power Adapter directly to the DC IN 5V socket on the camera without using the cradle. The AC Power Adapter is useful because it allows you to easily keep the camera charged, thereby allowing you to take pictures and play back images without worrying about depleting the battery. G Compatible G G Open the connector cover on the bottom of the camera. Check that the camera is switched off and then place it in the cradle. The self-timer lamp lights and battery charging begins. When charging is completed, the light goes off. AC power adapters Model: AC-5V/AC-5VH (provided as an accessory or sold separately) DC IN 5V socket 1 Check that the camera is switched off. Plug the AC power adapter connector into the DC IN 5V socket on the camera and then plug the adapter itself into the main power outlet. ! G Charging a fully depleted battery takes approximately ! G Push the cradle connection plug firmly into the camera socket. You do not need to press the power button 18 on the cradle. 5 hours. ! G Switching the cradle on during charging interrupts the charging. ! G By using the optional Battery Charger BC-80, you can reduce the charging time to approximately 70 minutes (P.109). ! G Problems arising through the use of products other than genuine FUJIFILM products are not covered by your warranty. ! G See P.114 for additional notes on the AC power adapter. ! G The shape of the plug and socket-outlet depends on the country of use. ! G The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible. 19 LOADING THE SmartMediaTM SmartMediaTM 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) REMOVING THE SmartMediaTM G G G 1 G G 2 1 Check that the indicator in the viewfinder is green and then switch the camera off. Release the SmartMedia cover lock as shown in the figure. Push the SmartMedia into the slot slightly and allow it to pop back out. It can then be pulled out easily. Check ! G Images 20 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.115 for more information on SmartMedia. that the camera is switched off and open the slot cover. Push the SmartMedia firmly into the SmartMedia slot as far as it will go. Close the slot cover. ! G To ! G See P.22 for information on switching the camera on and off. protect the SmartMedia, always store it in the special anti-static case. ! G If N Printing Images and G See you open the slot 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. Downloading Images to a PC N Never open the SmartMedia slot cover while the camera is switched on.This could destroy the image data or damage the SmartMedia itself. P.85, 108 for information on printing images. G See P.101 ­ 108 for information on downloading images to a PC. 21 SWITCHING ON AND OFF 1 2 LCD Monitor Blank Lit white Lit red Blinking red Flashing SETTING THE DATE AND TIME Display Panel 1 GG 2 G G Press the "< " (power) button to switch the camera on and off. When you switch the camera on, the viewfinder lamp lights (green). If the date has been cleared, a confirmation message appears. To set the date, press the "MENU/OK" button (P.24). You can check the remaining battery charge on the LCD monitor by pressing the "DISP" button to switch the LCD monitor on. Battery has ample charge. (No indicator displayed.) The battery is approximately half charged. 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. G 1 Press ! G The display panel icons and are only shown for 2 seconds when the camera is switched on. When this function is enabled, the LCD monitor switches off to conserve battery power if the camera is not used in any way for 30 seconds (See P.98 for details). ! G If you switch the camera on when the Mode switch is 22 N Auto Power Save Function N the "MENU/OK" button to display the menu screen. Use "d", "c", "a" or "b" to select "SET­UP" from the "QOPTION" menu. Press the "MENU/OK" button. The "SET­UP" screen appears. Press "c". ! G See P.92 for more information on the "QOPTION" ! G If at least 3 hours have passed since the AC power menu. adapter was connected or the battery inserted and date and time set, then those settings will be maintained for roughly 1 hour even when the camera has no power supply (when the AC power adapter is disconnected and the battery is removed). Use "a" or "b" to select "DATE/TIME". set to "1", the lens cover opens and the lens moves out. For this reason, take care to avoid touching the lens when you switch the camera on. If the date was cleared and you selected "SET DATE/TIME", proceed from step 3 (P.24). 23 SETTING THE DATE AND TIME 3 G G 4 2 Basic Photography 1 G TAKING PICTURES (AUTO MODE) G 2 The "SET­UP" screen reappears. Press the "MENU/OK" button to exit the settings screen. 2 Set the Mode switch to "1 " Set the Photography Mode dial to "5". For viewfinder photography (other than Macro mode), press the "DISP" button to switch the LCD monitor off. G Photography Use the "d c" button to select the desired item and then use the "a" and " b " buttons to correct the setting. When you have finished setting the date and time, press the "MENU/OK" button to confirm the setting. Loop the strap over your wrist, brace your elbows firmly against your body and hold the camera with both hands. range: Approx. 60 cm (2 ft.) to infinity 24 ! 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. ! G If "", "­"or "§"is If the date was cleared and you selected "SET DATE/TIME", the camera switches to photography or playback mode without returning to the "SET­UP" screen. displayed, first wipe the contact surface on the SmartMedia (gold-colored area) thoroughly with a soft, dry cloth and then reload the SmartMedia. In some cases, you may have to format the SmartMedia (P.78). ! G For subjects closer than 60 cm (2 ft.), use Macro photography (P.56). ! G To minimize power consumption, you should use the viewfinder (switch the LCD monitor off) to take pictures. ! G Automatic flash mode is recommended for ordinary photography (P.53). ! G The image will be blurred if the camera moves when you take the picture (camera shake). When you are shooting in low-light conditions, use the flash (P.52) or a tripod to prevent blurred images due to camera shake. 25 TAKING PICTURES (AUTO MODE) 3 4 5 AF frame 6 Viewfinder Be careful to ensure that the lens, microphone and flash control sensor are not obscured by your hands or the camera strap. Zoom bar 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 4.8 ft.), only the shaded area in the figure is photographed. 2 To zoom in on the subject, press "a" (0TELE). To zoom out, press "b" (-WIDE). A "zoom bar" appears on the LCD monitor when you zoom in or out. LCD monitor ! G Zooming ! G The 26 camera may not be able to take successful pictures if your fingers or the strap are in the way. ! G Check that the lens is clean. If it is dirty, clean the lens as described on P.111. stops briefly when the camera switches between optical zoom and digital zoom (P.57). ! G Equivalent to a 3× optical zoom lens with a focal length of 36 mm ­ 108 mm on a 35 mm camera. When you switch the camera on, the focal length is equivalant to 44mm. Using the viewfinder or LCD monitor, frame your shot so that the subject fills the entire AF (Auto Focus) frame. ! G If your subject is not in the center of the picture, use ! G For dimly lit scenes where the subject is difficult to see in the LCD monitor, you should use the viewfinder. AF/AE lock to take the picture(P.31). ! G If the image on the LCD monitor is difficult to see, adjust the monitor brightness. 27 TAKING PICTURES (AUTO MODE) 7 8 Beep I Viewfinder Lamp Display Display Lit green Blinking green Ready to shoot. When the LCD monitor is switched on, more detailed warning messages are displayed (P.117). Status Camera Operation All camera operations are possible. All camera operations are possible. Only zooming and picture taking are possible. No camera operations are possible. No camera operations are possible. AF/AE in progress or camera shake warning. Blinking green and Recording to SmartMedia. orange alternately Lit orange Image being recorded onto the SmartMedia. Flash charging. PC communication in progress G SmartMedia 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. Blinking orange Blinking red ! G If you press the shutter button down fully in one motion, Press the shutter button down half way. The image is focused when the AF frame on the LCD monitor becomes smaller and the shutter speed and aperture setting appear (the green viewfinder lamp stops blinking and remains lit). warning. No camera operations are possible. No SmartMedia loaded, SmartMedia not formatted, incorrect format, write-protect sticker used, SmartMedia full, SmartMedia error. G Lens operation error. 2 ! G When you take a picture, the viewfinder lamp lights orange the shot is taken without the AF frame changing. ! G When 28 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 2 m (6.6 ft.) from your subject to take the picture. (camera not ready) before switching back to green to indicate that the camera is again ready for shooting. ! G The viewfinder lamp flashes orange while the flash is charging. ! G Since 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. ! G See P.117 ­ 119 for information on the warning displays. N Subjects Not Suitable for Autofocus N Though the FinePix4800 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. G Very shiny subjects such as a mirror or car body. G When there is very little contrast between the subject G Subjects photographed through glass. and the background (such as white walls or subjects G Subjects that do not reflect well, such as hair or fur. dressed in the same color as the background). G Subjects with no substance, such as smoke or flames. G When there are objects in front of or behind the G When the subject is dark. subject (such as an animal in a cage or a person in front of a tree). G Subjects moving at high speed. 29 TAKING PICTURES (AUTO MODE) Number of Available Frames The number of available shots is displayed on the LCD monitor or display panel. USING AF/AE LOCK 1 2 ! G See P.94 for information on changing the File size ! G At shipment, the default settings are "1M" (file size) and "NORMAL" (quality). and Quality setting. Number of remaining shots 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 MG-4S (4MB) MG-8S (8MB) MG-16S/SW (16MB) MG-32S/SW (32MB) MG-64S/SW (64MB) MG-128SW (128MB) FINE Approx. 1700KB 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 G 2400 × 1800 NORMAL Approx. 810KB H 1600 × 1200 FINE Approx. 770KB J 1280 × 960 FINE Approx. 620KB K 640 × 480 NORMAL Approx. 90KB BASIC Approx. 330KB NORMAL Approx. 390KB NORMAL Approx. 320KB 2 4 8 18 36 74 4 9 19 38 77 156 11 23 46 94 189 379 4 10 20 41 82 166 9 19 39 79 159 319 6 12 25 50 101 204 12 25 49 99 198 398 44 89 163 330 663 1330 N AF/AE Lock N On the FinePix4800 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. 30 The numbers of available shots are shown for formatted SmartMedia. 31 USING AF/AE LOCK FRAMING GUIDELINE FUNCTION 4 Beep 3 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. LCD monitor OFF LCD monitor ON Framing Guideline displayed 2 Keep holding the shutter button down halfway (AF/AE lock). Check that the AF frame on the LCD monitor shrinks and that the shutter speed and aperture setting are displayed (the viewfinder lamp (green) changes from blinking to steady). 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. The photography mode can be set to "5 · 4 · 3 or 6". The mode shown on the LCD monitor switches each time you press the "DISP" button. Press the "DISP" button to display the framing guideline. ! G You can reapply the AF/AE lock as many times as 32 ! G The AF/AE lock operates in all photography modes and can be used to ensure excellent results. you like before releasing the shutter. ! 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. 33 VIEWING YOUR IMAGES (PLAYBACK) 1 1 0 FAST FORWARDING IMAGES 1 2 2 Normal playback Set the Mode switch to "2". No text displayed Multi-frame playback You can fast forward through the frames by holding down "d " or "c " button for about 1 second during playback. During fast forward, 3 frames are shown together in miniature on the monitor. When you stop fast forward, the image enclosed in the cursor (the orange box) is displayed on the monitor as a single image. 2 ! G When You can use "d" and "c" button to move forward and backward respectively through your images. The monitor display changes each time you press the "DISP" button. you set the Mode switch to "2 ", the last image shot is displayed. ! G If image on the monitor is difficult to see, adjust the monitor brightness (P.93, 95). N Images That Can be Viewed on the FinePix4800 ZOOM N 34 You can use this camera to view (excluding some uncompressed data) images recorded on an FinePix4800 ZOOM or images recorded onto a 3.3V SmartMedia using a FUJIFILM FinePix series, MX series and DX series digital camera. ! G A progress bar is displayed to show the approximate playback position on the SmartMedia. 35 PLAYBACK ZOOM 1 2 GG G Saving Trimmed Images 2 1 2 Zoom bar Pressing the "a" or "b " button 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: G 2400 × 1800 pixel images: Approx. 15×(Max) H 1600 × 1200 pixel images: Approx. 10×(Max) J 1280 × 960 pixel images: Approx. 8×(Max) K 640 × 480 pixel images: Approx. 4×(Max) After you have zoomed in on your image, Press the "DISP" button. Use the "ab" and "dc" buttons to zoom in on different parts of the image. Press the "DISP" button again to revert to zoomed display. After using playback zoom, press the "MENU/OK" button to trim the image. The size of the saved image varies depending on the zoom scale. In VGA mode, " " is displayed in yellow. At resolutions below VGA, " " is no longer displayed. Check the size of the image being saved and then press the "MENU/OK" button. The trimmed image is saved as a separate file. IImage Sizes H J K Best for prints Good for prints " " is displayed in yellow since the quality is too low for printing. 36 ! G Pressing the "d" or " c " button during zooming cancels zooming and moves to the next image. ! G Press the "BACK" button to return to normal unscaled display. ! G Lower than K : " " is no longer displayed and images cannot be saved trimmed as the quality is not suitable for printing. 37 MULTI-FRAME PLAYBACK 1 2 ERASING SINGLE FRAME G G 1 G G 2 Normal playback No text displayed Multi-frame playback 2 Select a frame by using "d", "c", "a" and "b" button to move the cursor (the orange box) to the desired frame. Press the "a" or "b" button several times to switch to the previous page or the next page. You can enlarge the selected image by pressing the "DISP" button again.