User manual FUJIFILM FINEPIX 4900 ZOOM

Getting Ready Basic Photography Advanced Features Photography Advanced Features Playback Setting This manual will show you how to use your FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA FinePix4900 ZOOM correctly. Please follow the instructions carefully. BB11855-200(1) E 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 your warranty. For customers in Canada CAUTION This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES- 003. 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 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 Shutter Speed and Aperture Setting Displays ....... 13 3 Advanced Features Photography ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY .................................. 39 I Photography mode specifications ..................... 39 PHOTOGRAPHY MODE b SELF-TIMER PHOTOGRAPHY ............................60 PHOTOGRAPHY INFORMATION ............................. 62 PHOTOGRAPHY MENU [ DPOF REVIEW/RESET ................................... 92 [ DPOF SET ALL /RESET ALL .......................... 93 U CREATE INDEX ............................................... 95 1 Getting Ready ATTACHING THE LENS CAP AND SHOULDER STRAP ... 14 SELECTING THE POWER SUPPLY ......................... 15 Loading the Battery ............................................... 15 Connecting the AC Power Adapter ....................... 16 Charging the Battery ............................................. 16 LOADING THE SmartMediaTM ................................... 17 REMOVING THE SmartMediaTM ............................... 18 SWITCHING ON AND OFF ....................................... 19 SETTING THE DATE AND TIME ............................... 20 2 Basic Photography TAKING PICTURES (AUTO MODE) ......................... 22 Number of Available Frames ................................ 27 USING AF/AE LOCK .................................................. 28 FRAMING GUIDELINE FUNCTION ........................... 30 VIEWING YOUR IMAGES (PLAYBACK) ................... 32 FAST FORWARDING IMAGES ................................. 33 PLAYBACK ZOOM .................................................... 34 MULTI-FRAME PLAYBACK ....................................... 35 ERASING SINGLE FRAME ....................................... 36 USING A TV MONITOR ............................................. 38 4 % AUTO/~ : SCENE POSITION .................. 40 T Portrait ........................................................ 41 6 Landscape .................................................. 41 D Sports ......................................................... 41 W Night Scene ................................................ 41 5 : PROGRAMED/7 : SHUTTER-PRIORITY/9 : APERTURE-PRIORITY ... 42 Program Shift ................................................... 43 4 : MANUAL ........................................................ 44 Shutter Speed Setting ...................................... 44 Aperture Setting ................................................ 45 V MOVIE .............................................................. 46 FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY .......................................... 49 AMAuto Flash Mode .............................................. 50 ZRed-Eye Reduction .......................................... 50 M Forced Flash .................................................... 51 8 Slow Synchro ................................................... 51 å Red-Eye Reduction + Slow Synchro ................ 51 a Suppressed Flash ............................................. 52 Y MACRO (CLOSE-UP) PHOTOGRAPHY .............. 53 AE-L : USING AE LOCK .............................................. 54 ^ EXPOSURE COMPENSATION ........................... 55 SETTING THE MANUAL FOCUS ............................. 56 } Focus Check Button ......................................... 57 DIGITAL ZOOM ......................................................... 58 & CONTINUOUS SHOOTING ................................. 59 PHOTOGRAPHY MENU OPERATION .................. 63 i FLASH BRIGHTNESS ADJUSTMENT ............ 64 A SETTING THE WHITE BALANCE ................... 64 Custom White Balance Setting ........................ 65 hPHOTOMETRY ................................................ 67 r SETTING THE SENSITIVITY ........................... 68 S AUTO BRACKETING ....................................... 68 ` SHARPNESS ................................................... 69 IUSING AN EXTERNAL FLASH ....................... 70 External Flash Settings ..................................... 71 When the White Balance is Incorrect ............... 72 5 Setting 2 : SET-UP MODE ............................................... 97 SETTING THE FILE SIZE AND QUALITY (COMPRESSION RATIO) ..................................... 99 PREVIEW DISPLAY SETTINGS ........................ 100 Preview Zoom ................................................ 100 In Continuous Shooting/Auto Bracketing ....... 101 AUTO POWER SAVE SETTING ......................... 102 FRAME NO. MEMORY ........................................ 103 ADJUSTING THE MONITOR BRIGHTNESS .......... 104 System Expansion Options ................................. 105 Using the USB Interface Set ............................... 106 Overview of the Wide Conversion Lens/Adapter Ring ... 109 Accessories Guide ............................................... 110 Explanation of Terms .......................................... 112 Notes on Using Your Camera Correctly .............. 113 Notes on the Power Supply ................................. 114 Notes on Using the Battery ............................. 114 AC Power Adapter .......................................... 116 Notes on the SmartMediaTM ................................. 118 Warning Displays ................................................. 120 Troubleshooting ................................................... 122 Specifications ....................................................... 125 Safety Notes ........................................................ 127 EC Declaration of Conformity .............................. 131 1 2 3 4 5 5 4 Advanced Features Playback ADVANCED PLAYBACK .......................................... 73 I Playback mode menu ....................................... 73 PLAYBACK INFORMATION ...................................... 74 MOVIE PLAYBACK ................................................... 75 PLAYBACK MENU c ERASING SINGLE· ALL FRAMES/FORMATTING ... 77 N PLAYBACK (AUTOMATIC PLAYBACK) .......... 79 E RESIZE ............................................................ 80 PSETTING AND REMOVING SINGLE FRAME PROTECTION ... 82 PSETTING AND REMOVING PROTECTION FOR ALL FRAMES ... 84 [ HOW TO SPECIFY PRINT OPTIONS .............. 86 [ DPOF DATE SETTING ..................................... 87 [ DPOF SET FRAME .......................................... 88 Preface I 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. 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. Camera Features and Accessories I Notes on Electrical Interference If the camera is needed 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 in that place. Features G Uses Accessories G SmartMedia G Shoulder strap (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 impacts or shocks 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 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. 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 15minutes and then seek medical assistance. G If liquid crystal is swallowed Flush your mouth thoroughly with water. Drink large quantities of water and induce vomiting. Then seek medical assistance. 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. Trademark Information. National Television System Committee, color television telecasting specifications adopted mainly in the U.S.A., Canada and Japan. Phase Alternation by Line,a color television system adopted mainly by European countries and China. I Explanation of Color Television System NTSC : the 1/1.7-inch Super CCD with 2.4 million pixels which delivers high resolution image file with 4.32 million pixels G 6 optical zoom that uses aspherical lenses for superb optical performance G Wide range of exposure modes, including a manual photography mode for fine tuning of the photography settings G Quick, responsive operation with 3-second startup and as little as 1 second between shots G Fast ISO 200 film speed (standard) and built-in automatic flash allow shooting in a wider range of situations G Low noise (ISO 125) and high-sensitivity (ISO 400/800) settings available G Can be used with external flash units G Auto focus with Macro photography function (manual focus also available) G Automatic shooting modes for different types of shot allow settings that can be tailored to your subject G Convenient preview function so you can quickly check your shots G Continuous shooting function even at maximum resolution G Smooth (multilevel) digital zoom function (1.88 at megapixel resolutions) and playback zoom function (up to 15) G An "INFO" button that shows you a list of the camera settings at a single touch whenever you need it G Movie (video) shooting function (320 240 pixels) G 2-inch 130000 pixel low-temperature polysilicon TFT LCD monitor and 0.55-inch 110000 pixel Electronic viewfinder G Magnesium alloy body G USB connection for quick and easy image data transmission to your personal computer (provided as an optional accessory) G Conforms G Supports (16MB, 3.3V) (1) Supplied with : · Anti-static case (1) · Index label (1) G Lens cap (1) G NP-80 Rechargeable Battery (1) G Video Cable (approx. 1.5 m (4.9 ft.), mini-plug (3.5 mm dia.) to pin-plug cable) (1) G AC Power Adapter AC-5V/AC-5VH (approx. 2 m connection G Interface Set (1) cord) (1) · CD-ROM (1) · Special USB cable with Noise Suppression core (1) PAL : to the new standard for digital camera file system Design rule for Camera File system DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) for simple print · Quick Start Guide (1) G Owner's Manual 6 (this manual) (1) ordering 7 Nomenclature (Self-timer) button (P.60) Refer to the pages in parentheses for more details AE-L (AE lock) button (P.54) (Focus Check) button (P.57) MENU/OK button Command dial (Continuous shooting) button(P.59) ( Macro : close-up photography ) button (P.53) (Flash) button (P.49) Hot shoe (P.70) Focusing ring (P.56) EVF/LCD (viewfinder/monitor selector) button (P.22, 32) Viewfinder (EVF) DISP button (P.30) SHIFT button (P.99, 104) Strap mount (P.14) SmartMedia slot cover (P.17) Mode dial (P.11) SmartMedia slot (P.17) Command dial Indicator lamp (P.26) Mode switch (P.11) (Power) button (P.19) Shutter button Self-timer lamp (P.61) LCD monitor BACK button Tripod mount 4-direction ( Battery cover (P.15) ) button 8 9 Nomenclature Mode switch Flash control sensor Flash (P.49) Flash pop-up button (P.49) (Exposure compensation) button (P.55) (Custom white balance) button (P.65) DIGITAL (USB) socket (P.107) Video out socket (P.38) (Power) button (P.19) Mode switch (P.22, 32) Photography mode (P.22) Playback mode (P.32) Mode dial DC IN 5V (power input) socket (P.16) Terminal cover (P.16) Lens Focusing mode selector switch (P.56) Zoom button (P.24) INFO (information check ) button (P.62, 74) Scene Position (P.40) Movie (P.46) Shutter-priority Auto (P.42) Programed Auto (P.42) Auto (P.40) Aperture-priority Auto (P.42) Manual (P.44) Setup (P.97) 10 11 Nomenclature Example of Monitor Text Display · Shooting Number of remaining shots File size/ Image quality AF warning Zoom bar Date Shutter speed display AE lock Aperture setting display Battery low warning AF frame Exposure compensation indicator Exposure compensation Shutter Speed and Aperture Setting Displays If you exceed the control range for a photography mode (as with a scene that is extremely overexposed or underexposed), the shutter speed or aperture is displayed in red on the screen. For dimly lit scenes, "----" is displayed on the screen as the shutter speed and aperture setting. When this occurs, press the shutter button down halfway so that the camera takes the measurements and displays the settings. Photography Mode Self-Timer photography Continuous shooting Auto bracketing Flash mode Macro photography Manual focus Focus indicator I Photography Modes and Responses Photography Mode Overexposure % (Auto) ~ (Scene Position) 5 (Program) 7 9 4 Response Use the optional Adapter Ring and ND (Light Adjustment) Filter (P.109). Select a faster shutter speed (up to 1/1000) (P.42). 1 Select a faster shutter speed (up to 1/1000) or a higher aperture setting (up to F11) (P.44). 1 Use the flash. (Shutter-priority) (Manual) (Auto) (Scene Position) (Program) (Shutter-priority) (Manual) (Aperture-priority) Select a higher aperture setting (up to F11) (P.42). 1 Example of Monitor Text Display · Playback Underexposure Playback frame number Battery low warning Protection DPOF % ~ 5 7 9 4 Select a slower shutter speed (up to 3 sec.) (P.42). 2 3 Select a slower shutter speed (up to 3 sec.) or a lower aperture setting (down to F2.8) (P.44). 2 3 Playback mode (Aperture-priority) Select a lower aperture setting (down to F2.8) (P.42). 2 3 Date Time 12 1 If you change the settings and the image is still overexposed, use the optional Adapter Ring and ND (Light Adjustment) Filter (P.109). 2 If the image is underexposed even after you change the shutter speed, use the flash (P.49). 3 If you do not use a flash, the shutter speed will be slow and a tripod should be used. 13 1 Getting Ready 1 G ATTACHING THE LENS CAP AND SHOULDER STRAP SELECTING THE POWER SUPPLY Loading the Battery G 2 1 G Arrow mark G 2 G G Pull the lens cap cord through the strap mount. Fit and remove the lens cap by squeezing the left and right sides of the cap. Attach the shoulder strap by threading it through the strap mount. Attach the other end of the shoulder strap to the other side of camera in the same way. After attaching the shoulder strap, check carefully that the strap is firmly secured. Slide Hold the battery in, cover. and close the battery 1 the battery cover in the direction of the arrow and lift it open. Load the battery with the " M " indicator end downwards. ! G Do ! G Attach the lens cap cord to avoid losing the lens cap. ! 14 G Always remove the lens cap when taking pictures. ! G Attaching the shoulder strap incorrectly could result in the camera being dropped. 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 Take care to load the battery the right way up. Insert the end of the battery with the gold terminals into the battery compartment first. N Battery Type N NP-80 rechargeable battery. ! G The battery is not fully charged at shipment. You ! G See must charge the battery before you use it. P.114 ­ 116 for more information on the battery. 15 SELECTING THE POWER SUPPLY Connecting the AC Power Adapter DC IN 5V Socket LOADING THE SmartMediaTM Charging the Battery SmartMediaTM (sold separately) I Only use 3.3V SmartMedia MG-4S ( 4MB), MG-16SW (16MB, ID) MG-8S ( 8MB), MG-32SW (32MB, ID) MG-16S (16MB), MG-64SW (64MB, ID) MG-32S (32MB) MG-64S (64MB) G G G Check that the camera is switched off. Open the terminal cover and insert the AC power adapter connector plug into the "DC IN 5V" socket. Then plug the AC power adapter into the power outlet. To shoot or play back images without depleting the battery charge, use the special AC Power Adapter AC-5V/AC-5VH. Load the battery and connect the AC power adapter. After approximately 3 seconds, the indicator lamp turns orange and charging begins. When charging ends, the indicator lamp goes off. 1 Check ! GA ! G The socket-outlet shall installed near the equipment ! G The shapes of the plug and socket-outlet depends and shall be easily accessible. on the country of use. ! G Using AC power adapters other than the AC-5V/AC5VH could damage the camera. ! G See P.116 for more information on the AC power adapter. 16 fully discharged battery takes about 5 hours to recharge. ! G An almost fully charged battery will not charge. This is normal and does not indicate a fault. ! G If you switch the camera on while the battery is charging, the charging will stop. ! G The battery will not charge if the AC power adapter connector is not correctly plugged into the camera. ! G Charging times can be shortened by using the optional Battery Charger BC-80 (P.110). ! G Images 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. 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" cards. ! G See P.118 for more information on SmartMedia. ! G If 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. 17 REMOVING THE SmartMediaTM 1 SWITCHING ON AND OFF 2 1 See P.67 ­ 68 for information on selecting the language G G 2 Blank Lit yellow Lit red Lit red Check that the indicator lamp is green and switch the camera off (next page). Open the slot cover. Grasp the SmartMedia with your fingertips and pull it out. With the LCD monitor on, you can check the remaining charge in the battery. 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. Press the "$" (Power) button to switch the camera on and off. When you switch the camera on, the indicator lamp turns green. If the date and time are not set, a confirmation screen appears each time you switch the camera on. Use "d " or " c" to select "SET" or "NO" and press the "MENU/OK" button. (See P.21 if you selected "SET".) 1 ! G To protect the SmartMedia, always store it in the special anti-static case. N Auto Power Save Function N If the camera is not used in any way for 15 seconds when the camera functions are enabled, this function temporarily switches features such as the LCD screen off to reduce power consumption. If the camera is then left unused for a further period (2 or 5 minutes), the Auto Power Save function automatically switches the camera off. (See P.102 for details.) N Printing Images and Downloading Images to a Personal Computer N Never open the SmartMedia slot cover while the camera is switched on.This could destroy the image data or damage the SmartMedia itself. G See 18 P.86, 105 for information on printing images. G See P.105 ­ 108 for information on downloading images to a personal computer. ! G If you switch the camera on when the Mode switch is set to "0", the lens extends. Take care not to press on the lens. 19 SETTING THE DATE AND TIME 1 G G 2 G G 3 4 Set the Mode switch to "0" Set the Mode dial to "2". The SET-UP screen appears on the LCD monitor. Use "a" or " b " to select "DATE/ TIME". Press the "MENU/OK" button. ! G See P.97 for more information on the items in the "2" (SET-UP) mode menu. ! G If at least 3 hours have passed since the AC power adapter was connected or the battery was inserted, the date and time settings are 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 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. The SET-UP screen then reappears. To exit the "2" mode, set the mode dial to any mode other than the "2" mode. 1 20 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 . ! G If you hold down "a" or "b ", the numbers change continuously. ! G You cannot set seconds. ! G When the time displayed passes "12:00:00", the AM/PM setting automatically switches. ! G If you selected "2" when you switched the camera on, the camera switches to photography or playback mode. ! G To set the time precisely, press the "MENU/OK" button when the time is at zero seconds. 21 2 Basic Photography 1 G TAKING PICTURES (AUTO MODE) G G 2 3 EVF photography LCD photography EVF photography LCD photography Set the Mode switch to "0" and set the Mode dial to "% ". Then slide the focus selector switch to "AF". G You can switch between using the viewfinder (EVF) and the monitor (LCD) to take pictures by pressing the EVF/LCD button. Put your arm through the shoulder strap so that the strap is looped around your shoulder. Hold the camera grip with your right hand and use your left hand to support the camera (lens) securely. When taking pictures with the camera held on its side, grasp the camera firmly so that your left hand takes the weight of the camera. 2 Effective Photography Range Wide-angle : Approx. 50 cm to infinity Telephoto : Approx. 90 cm to infinity ! G If the date display is flashing, set the date and time 22 ! G For close-up photography, set the mode to MACRO (P53). (P20). The EVF/LCD selection setting is retained when the mode is switched or the camera is switched off. ! G Use of the automatic flash is recommended (P.50). ! G Moving the camera when you take a picture can ! G Check that the lens is clean. If it is dirty, clean the lens as described on P.113. result in a blurred image. Particularly when you are shooting in dark locations, you should use the flash (P.49) or a tripod to prevent camera shake. 23 TAKING PICTURES (AUTO MODE) 4 5 6 7 Beep Frame the shot so that the subject fills the entire AF (Auto Focus) frame. Zoom bar If you press the shutter button down halfway and then press the shutter button down fully without releasing it (push down fully), the camera beeps and takes the picture. The camera then records the image data. 2 ! G If you press the shutter button down fully in a single You can use the "Zoom" button or the 4-direction button "ab " to zoom in and out. To zoom in on the subject, press the T side of the button. To zoom out, press the W side. When you use the zoom, a "zoom bar" appears on the screen. When you press the shutter button down halfway, the AF frame on the screen becomes smaller and the camera focuses. The camera also selects the shutter speed and aperture setting at that point. ! G When you are shooting with the camera held on its ! G The 24 side, use the 4-direction button "ab ". FinePix4900 ZOOM uses a 6 zoom with a focal length equivalent to 35 mm ­ 210 mm on a 35 mm camera. The focal length when the camera is switched on is equivalent to roughly 50 mm. ! G When ! G If the subject is not in the AF frame, use AE/AF lock to take the picture (P.28). you press the shutter button down halfway, the image on the screen freezes temporarily. However, this image is not the recorded image. ! G If it is too dark to focus, move at least 2 m away from the subject and take the picture. motion, the AF frame does not change size and the picture is taken immediately. you take a picture, the indicator lamp turns orange (photographs cannot be taken). When the indicator lamp turns green again, the camera is ready to take pictures. ! G The indicator lamp flashes orange while the flash is charging. ! G Because the amount of data recorded varies depending on the subject (level of image detail, etc.), the number of available shots after an image is recorded may remain the same or may decrease by 2 frames in some cases. ! Refer to P.120 for information on warning displays. G ! G When 25 TAKING PICTURES (AUTO MODE) I Indicator Lamp Display Color Status Lit Green N Subjects Not Suitable for Autofocus N Though the FinePix4900 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 Number of Available Frames Meaning Ready to shoot. The number of available shots is displayed on the monitor in the position shown in the figure at left. ! G See P.99 for information on changing the File size ! G At and Quality setting. shipment, the default settings are 2400 (for File Size) and NORMAL (for Quality). AF/AE in progress or camera shake warning. Flashing Recording to SmartMedia (the next picture can be taken). G Image 1800 Lit Orange being recorded onto the SmartMedia (the next picture cannot be taken). G Battery charging in progress. Flashing Flash charging. Red warning. No SmartMedia loaded, SmartMedia not formatted, incorrect format, write-protect sticker used, SmartMedia full, SmartMedia error. Flashing G Battery charging error. G Lens operation error. Detailed warning messages are displayed on the screen (P.120). G SmartMedia 26 shiny subjects such as a mirror or car body. G Subjects photographed through glass. G Subjects that do not reflect well, such as hair or fur. G Subjects with no substance, such as smoke or flames. G When the subject is distant and dark. G 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). G 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). G Subjects moving at high speed. I Standard 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. 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) HI Approx. 12.7MB 2 2400 1800 FINE Approx. 1.7MB 1600 1200 BASIC Approx. 330KB 1280 960 FINE Approx. 620KB Approx. 320KB 640480 Approx. 90KB NORMAL Approx. 810KB FINE Approx. 770KB NORMAL Approx. 390KB NORMAL NORMAL 0 0 1 2 5 2 4 9 18 36 4 9 19 38 77 11 23 47 94 189 4 10 20 41 82 9 19 39 79 159 6 12 25 50 101 12 24 49 99 198 44 89 165 331 663 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 Press and hold the shutter button down halfway (AF/AE lock). The AF frame on the screen becomes smaller and the camera determines the shutter speed and aperture setting. With the shutter button still held down halfway (AF lock), move the camera back to the original image and press the shutter button down fully. ! G Check that the focus selector switch is set to "AF". N AF (Autofocus) / AE (Autoexposure) Lock N On the FinePix4900 ZOOM, pressing the shutter button down half way locks the focus and exposure settings (AF and AE lock). If you want to focus on a subject that is not centered in the frame or change the picture composition after the exposure is set, you can obtain good results by changing the composition after the AF and AE settings are locked. ! 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 FRAMING GUIDELINE FUNCTION 1 2 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. 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. Portrait (Vertical shot frame) Use this frame for 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). Move at least 90 cm away from the subject and take the picture using the zoom. Text displayed Framing Guideline displayed No text displayed Scene Group shot Portrait 2 When the Mode dial is set to a setting other than ".", the screen display changes each time the "DISP" button is pressed. Press the "DISP" button to display the framing guideline. You can use the "d" and " c" buttons to select 3 framing guidelines. The framing guidelines help you to compose shots when you are taking pictures. ! G The 30 ! G The framing guideline is not recorded on the image. 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 VIEWING YOUR IMAGES (PLAYBACK) 1 FAST FORWARDING IMAGES 1 2 G G 2 Normal playback No text displayed Set the Mode switch to "#". The setting toggles between ! G When Multi-frame playback the viewfinder (EVF) and the monitor (LCD) each time you press the "EVF/LCD" button. You can fast forward through the frames by holding down "d " or " c " button for about 3 seconds 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 frame is displayed on the monitor as a single image. 2 you set the Mode switch to "#", the last image shot is displayed. The EVF/LCD selection setting is retained when the mode is switched or the camera is switched off. 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. ! G If image on the monitor is difficult to see, adjust the monitor brightness (P.104). N Images That Can be Viewed on the FinePix4900 ZOOM N 32 You can use this camera to view (excluding some uncompressed data) images recorded on an FinePix4900 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. 33 PLAYBACK ZOOM 1 2 1 MULTI-FRAME PLAYBACK 2 G G G G Zoom bar After you have zoomed an image, you can move around the image by holding down the "SHIFT" button, and pressing "a", " b ", "d " and " c" on the 4-direction button. Pressing the "DISP" button twice switches to the multi-frame (9-frame) display. 2 Use the "ab d c " buttons to move the cursor (the orange outline) to the desired frame. Pressing "a" or " b " repeatedly switches to the previous or next display. You can enlarge the selected image by pressing the "DISP" button again. Pressing "a" and " b " button during playback zooms in and out on (enlarges and reduces) the still image respectively. When you use this function, a zoom bar is displayed. G Zoom scales : 2400 1800 pixel images : Max 15 1600 1200 pixel images : Max 10 1280 960 pixel images : Max 8 640 480 pixel images : Max 4 ! G The ! G Press the "BACK" button to return to normal unscaled display. 34 ! G Pressing "d " or "c" during zooming cancels zooming and moves to the next image. LCD monitor text display disappears after approximately 3 seconds. ! G Playback zoom cannot be used with multi-frame playback. ! G Multi-frame playback is particularly useful for selecting images for single-frame erase, singleframe protect, Resize, DPOF frame specification or DPOF confirmation and cancellation. 35 ERASING SINGLE FRAME 1 G G 2 3 4 Press the "MENU/OK" 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 "#". Press the "MENU/OK" button Menu screen on the monitor. to display the Select "FRAME" in the "c ERASE" menu and press the "MENU/OK" button. Press "d" or " c" button to display the image to be erased. ! G If "+" is displayed, the image protection ! G If ! G See 36 P.77 for more information on the Erasing all frames and Formating. ! G Multi-frame playback (P.35) is an easy way to select images to be protected. must be removed to erase the image (P.82). the " " message is displayed, DPOF is specified. When you press the "MENU/OK" button, the image is erased and the DPOF settings are updated. ! G To cancel single-frame erase, press the "BACK" button to return to the menu. To exit the menu screen, press the "BACK" button again. To continue erasing images, repeat the procedure from step 3 . 37 USING A TV MONITOR 1 VIDEO OUT socket 3 Advanced Features Photography 2 To the video input socket Photography mode % Auto (P.40) ~ Scene Position ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY The Advanced Photography section introduces a range of camera functions that you can access by setting the Mode switch to "0". I Photography mode specifications Accessible menu settings ____ Flash Macro Exposure Factory Photography Photography AE lock Compensation MF (P.56) (P.54) ( default ( (P.53) P.49) P.55) ____ AM, Z, M, 8