2.0 Getting Ready Basic Photography Advanced Features Photography Advanced Features Playback Settings Software Installation Camera Connection 7 8 Using FinePixViewer A204 BL00202-200 (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.119) and make sure you understand them before using the camera. 3 Contents Warning .................................................................. 2 Preface ................................................................... 6 Accessories and Attaching the Strap ..................... 7 Nomenclature ......................................................... 8 ERASING SINGLE FRAME ...................................... 34 3 Advanced Features Photography Q MODE PLAYBACK MENU p ERASING SINGLE · 7.3 Use at PC-CAM mode ........................................ 87 7.4 Disconnecting the Camera ................................. 90 1 Getting Ready LOADING THE BATTERIES AND xD-Picture Card ..... 11 Compatible batteries ......................................... 11 xD-Picture Card (sold separately) ..................... 11 SWITCHING ON AND OFF ...................................... 14 SETTING THE DATE AND TIME ............................. 15 Changing the date and time .............................. 16 To change the date display format .................... 17 SELECTING THE LANGUAGE ................................ 18 SELECTING A AUTO OR S MANUAL .............. 36 PHOTOGRAPHY MENU OPERATION .................... 37 PHOTOGRAPHY AND MOVIE MENU OPTIONS ... 38 PHOTOGRAPHY MENU y SETTING THE QUALITY .................................. 39 c FLASH ............................................................... 40 AUTO Auto Flash Mode ...................................... 40 n Red-Eye Reduction .................................. 41 c Forced Flash ............................................ 41 b Suppressed Flash .................................... 42 v Slow Synchro ........................................... 42 E MACRO (CLOSE-UP) PHOTOGRAPHY .......... 43 = SELF-TIMER PHOTOGRAPHY ........................ 44 a WHITE BALANCE k PROTECTING IMAGES FRAME/ALL .............. 58 i HOW TO SPECIFY PRINT OPTIONS (DPOF) ....... 62 i DPOF SET FRAME .......................................... 63 ALL FRAMES/FORMATTING .......................... 54 8 Using FinePixViewer 8.1 Saving Images on Your Computer and viewing images .. 92 8.2 Making a FinePix CD Album ............................... 93 8.3 Using the FinePix Internet Service ..................... 94 8.3.1 User FAQ ................................................... 94 8.3.2 User Registration ....................................... 94 8.4 Mastering FinePixViewer .................................... 98 8.5 Uninstalling the Software .................................... 99 5 Settings g ADJUSTING THE MONITOR BRIGHTNESS ......... 67 g USING SET­UP .................................................. 68 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 5 List of settings ................................................ 69 SET­UP Menu Options ................................. 69 SET­UP g POWER SAVE .................................................... 70 2 Basic Photography BASIC OPERATION GUIDE .................................... 19 Q MODE 6 Software Installation 6.1 The Software Components ................................. 71 6.2 Installation on a Windows PC ............................. 72 6.2.1 Load the CD-ROM into your PC ................ 72 6.2.2 From FinePixViewer installation to restart ....... 73 6.3 Installation on a Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2 .................... 77 6.3.1 Check the system software settings .......... 77 6.3.2 From FinePixViewer installation to restart .. 77 6.4 Installation on a Mac OS X ................................. 80 6.4.1 From FinePixViewer installation to restart .. 80 TAKING PICTURES (A AUTO MODE) .................. 21 Viewfinder Lamp Display ............................... 25 Number of Available Frames ............................. 26 USING AF/AE LOCK ................................................ 27 USING THE ZOOM .................................................. 29 FRAMING GUIDELINE FUNCTION ......................... 30 w MODE (SELECTING THE LIGHT SOURCE) ............... 46 d EV (EXPOSURE COMPENSATION) ................ 47 T MODE T MOVIE (VIDEO) ................................................ 48 xD-Picture Card standard shooting time ........ 48 Quality settings for movies ................................ 51 4 Advanced Features Playback w MODE 4 VIEWING YOUR IMAGES (PLAYBACK) ................. 31 MULTI-FRAME PLAYBACK ..................................... 32 PLAYBACK ZOOM ................................................... 33 7 Camera Connection 7.1 Using the optional AC Power adapter ................ 83 7.2 Use at DSC mode ............................................... 84 PLAYING BACK MOVIES ........................................ 52 Playing Back Movies ..................................... 53 System Expansion Options ................................ 101 Accessories Guide ............................................. 102 Notes on Using Your Camera Correctly ............. 104 Notes on the Power Supply ................................ 105 Applicable Batteries ...................................... 105 Notes on the Batteries .................................. 105 AC Power Adapter ........................................ 107 Notes on the xD-Picture Card ............................ 108 Warning Displays ............................................... 110 Troubleshooting .................................................. 113 Specifications ..................................................... 116 Explanation of Terms ......................................... 118 Safety Notes ....................................................... 119 EC Declaration of Conformity ............................. 123 IMPORTANT ...................................................... 124 Preface 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 cost of photography or the loss of income from photography) incurred as a result of faults with this product. Accessories and Attaching the Strap 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. Accessories h16 MB, xD-Picture Card (1) Supplied with: · Anti-static case (1) Attaching the Strap 1 0 2 0 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. 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. Trademark Information h IBM PC/AT is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corp. of the U.S. h iMac and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. h QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks used under license. The QuickTime logo is registered in the U.S. and other countries. h Adobe Acrobat ® Reader TM is a trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated of the U.S. h Microsoft , Windows, the Windows logo and DirectX are either trademarks, or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Windows is an abbreviated term referring to the Microsoft Windows Operating System. The "Designed for Microsoft Windows XP" logo refers to the camera and the driver only. hxD-Picture Card and other company or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective companies. hLR6 AA-size alkaline Batteries (2) 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. 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. 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. hHand strap (1) hUSB Interface Set (1) · CD-ROM: Software for FinePix SX (1) · USB cable with Noise Suppression core (1) Exif Print (Exif ver. 2.2) Exif Print Format is a newly revised digital camera file format that contains a variety of shooting information for optimal printing. 6 hOwner's Manual (this manual) (1) 7 Nomenclature Mode Switch Refer to the pages in parentheses for information on using the camera features. Still photography mode(P.21) Select this mode for still photography. Viewfinder lamp (P.14) Viewfinder (P.23) Playback mode(P.31) 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 xD-Picture Card and specify DPOF settings. BACK button (P.19) MENU / OK button(P.19) DISP button(P.19,30,32) g button LCD monitor (P.23) (a) (b) / Zoom button Movie mode(P.48) Shutter button Flash(P.40) Self-timer lamp (P.45) POWER switch(P.14) Strap mount(P.7) Flash control sensor Viewfinder window Battery cover (P.12,13) Tripod mount Battery compartment xD-Picture Card slot (P.13) Lens cover(P.14) (USB) socket (P.84,87) Lens 8 DC IN 3V (Power input) socket(P.83) 9 Nomenclature (Sample display) Example of LCD Monitor Text Disp ...