User manual FUJIFILM FINEPIX E900

1 2 3 4 5 6 OWNER'S MANUAL This manual will show you how to use your FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA FinePix E900 correctly. Please follow the instructions carefully. Getting Ready Using the Camera Advanced Features Settings Software Installation Viewing Images BL00494-200 (1) Warning To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. EC Declaration of Conformity 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 A/V cable, USB cable and DC supply cord. For customers in the U.S.A. Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE We Name: Address: Fuji Photo Film (Europe) G.m.b.H. Heesenstrasse 31 40549 Dusseldorf, Germany 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. declare that the product Product Name: FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA FinePix E900 Manufacture's Name: Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd. Manufacture's Address: 26-30, Nishiazabu 2-chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-8620, Japan is in conformity with the following Standards Safety: EN60065 EMC: EN55022: 1998 Classe B EN55024: 1998 EN61000-3-2: 1995 + A1: 1998 + A2: 1998 following the provision of the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC, 92/31/EEC and 93/68/EEC) and Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC). 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 For customers in Canada CAUTION This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Please read the Safety Notes (P.133) and make sure you understand them before using the camera. Dusseldorf, Germany September 1, 2005 Date Signature/Managing Director IMPORTANT NOTICE BEFORE OPENING THE CD-ROM PROVIDED BY FUJI PHOTO FILM CO., LTD., PLEASE READ THIS END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT CAREFULLY. ONLY IF YOU AGREE WITH THIS AGREEMENT, SHOULD YOU USE THE SOFTWARE RECORDED ON THE CD-ROM. BY OPENING THE PACKAGE, YOU ACCEPT AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THIS AGREEMENT. Place Be sure to read this page before using the Software. 4. Ownership. All copyrights and other proprietary rights to Software and Documentation are owned and retained by FUJIFILM or the third party suppliers as indicated on or in Software or Documentation. Nothing contained herein shall be construed, expressly or implicitly, as transferring or granting any right, license, or title to you other than those explicitly granted under this Agreement. 5. Limited Warranty. FUJIFILM warrants to you that Media is free from any defect in material and workmanship under normal use for ninety (90) days from the date of your receipt of Media. Should Media not meet the foregoing warranty, FUJIFILM shall replace such defective Media with other Media bearing no defect. FUJIFILM's entire liability and your sole and exclusive remedy with regard to any defect in Media shall be expressly limited to such FUJIFILM's replacement of Media as provided herein 6. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY. 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In case you breach any of the terms and conditions hereof, FUJIFILM may immediately terminate this Agreement without any notice. 10. Term. This Agreement is effective until the date when you cease to use Software, unless earlier terminated in accordance with Section 9 hereof. 11. Obligation upon termination. Upon termination or expiration of this Agreement, you shall, at your own responsibility and expense, delete or destroy immediately all Software (including its copies), Media and Documentation. 12. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with laws of Japan. Bij dit produkt zijn batterijen geleverd. Wanneer deze leeg zijn, moet u ze niet weggooien maar inleveren als KCA Disposal of Electric and Electronic Equipment in Private Households Disposal of used Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This symbol on the product, or in the manual and in the warranty, and/or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it should be taken to an applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences to the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. If your equipment contains easy removable batteries or accumulators please dispose these separately according to your local requirements. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you have purchased the product. In Countries outside the EU: If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities and ask for the correct way of disposal. End User License Agreement This End User License Agreement ("Agreement") is an agreement between Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd. ("FUJIFILM") and you, which sets forth the terms and conditions of the license granted for you to use the software provided by FUJIFILM. The CD-ROM contains third party software. In case a separate agreement is provided by a third party supplier for its software, the provisions of such separate agreement shall apply to the use of such third party software, prevailing over those of this Agreement. 1. Definitions. (a) "Media" means the CD-ROM titled "Software for FinePix CX" which is provided to you together with this Agreement. (b) "Software" means the software which is recorded on Media. (c) "Documentation" means the operation manuals of Software and other related written materials which are provided to you together with Media. (d) "Product" means Media (including Software) and Documentation collectively. 2. Use of Software. FUJIFILM grants to you a nontransferable, nonexclusive license: (a) to install one copy of Software onto one computer in binary machine executable form; (b) to use Software on the computer onto which Software is installed; and (c) to make one backup copy of Software. 3. Restrictions. 3.1 You shall not distribute, rent, lease or otherwise transfer all or any part of Software, Media or Documentation to any third party without FUJIFILM's prior written consent. You also shall not sublicense, assign or otherwise transfer all or any part of the rights granted to you by FUJIFILM under this Agreement without FUJIFILM's prior written consent. 3.2 Except as expressly granted by FUJIFILM hereunder, you shall not copy or reproduce all or any part of Software or Documentation. 3.3 You shall not modify, adapt or translate Software or Documentation. You also shall not alter or remove copyright and other proprietary notices that appear on or in Software or Documentation. 3.4 You shall not, or shall not have any third party, reverse-engineer, decompile, or disassemble Software. 2 3 Contents Warning .................................................................................. 2 IMPORTANT .......................................................................... 2 EC Declaration of Conformity ................................................. 3 Disposal of Electric and Electronic Equipment in Private Households ... 3 Preface ................................................................................... 6 Accessories included .............................................................. 7 Camera parts and features ..................................................... 8 Attaching the strap ............................................................. 9 Using the strap ................................................................... 9 Example of LCD monitor text display ................................. 9 Photography mode ................................................... 9 Playback mode ......................................................... 9 » WHITE BALANCE (SELECTING THE LIGHT SOURCE) ................................................................................................ 60 H FOCUSING ...................................................................................................................................................................... 62 AF (CENTER) /AF (MULTI) ............................................................................................................................................... 62 AF AREA / CONTINUOUS AF .......................................................................................................................................... 63 MF (Manual Focus) ........................................................................................................................................................... 64 G SHARPNESS .................................................................................................................................................................... 64 Ô FLASH BRIGHTNESS ADJUSTMENT ............................................................................................................................. 64 Á BRACKETING .................................................................................................................................................................. 65 1 Getting Ready CHARGING THE BATTERIES ......................................................................................................................................................... 10 Batteries that can be charged ................................................................................................................................................... 10 LOADING THE BATTERIES AND THE MEDIA ............................................................................................................................... 11 Compatible batteries ................................................................................................................................................................. 11 Checking the battery charge ..................................................................................................................................................... 13 TURNING ON AND OFF .................................................................................................................................................................. 14 SETTING THE DATE AND TIME ..................................................................................................................................................... 15 CORRECTING THE DATE AND TIME / CHANGING THE DATE FORMAT ................................................................................... 16 DISCHARGING RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES ............................................................................................................................ 18 SELECTING THE LANGUAGE ........................................................................................................................................................ 20 B PLAYBACK PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS PLAYBACK INFORMATION ............................................................................................................................................................ 66 PLAYBACK MENU Ò ERASING SINGLE / ALL FRAMES .......................................................................................................................................... 67 Ú IMAGE ROTATE ........................................................................................................................................................................ 69 p PHOTO MODE PLAYBACK ¸ HOW TO SPECIFY PRINT OPTIONS (DPOF) ........................................................................................................................ 70 ¸ SPECIFYING DPOF SETTINGS EASILY ................................................................................................................................ 71 PLAYBACK MENU ¸ ¸ Ç Â Â ¯ DPOF SET FRAME .................................................................................................................................................................. 73 DPOF ALL RESET ................................................................................................................................................................... 75 PROTECTING IMAGES: FRAME / SET ALL / RESET ALL ..................................................................................................... 76 AUTOMATIC PLAYBACK ......................................................................................................................................................... 78 RECORDING VOICE MEMOS ................................................................................................................................................. 79 PLAYING BACK VOICE MEMOS ............................................................................................................................................. 81 TRIMMING ................................................................................................................................................................................ 83 2 Using the Camera BASIC OPERATION GUIDE ............................................................................................................................................................ 21 1 2 3 4 5 6 PHOTOGRAPHY MODE TAKING PICTURES (AUTO MODE) ............................................................................................................................................... 23 USING VIEWFINDER ............................................................................................................................................................... 25 VIEWFINDER LAMP DISPLAY ................................................................................................................................................ 26 NUMBER OF AVAILABLE FRAMES ........................................................................................................................................ 26 Standard number of frames per xD-Picture Card ............................................................................................................. 26 USING AF/AE LOCK ................................................................................................................................................................ 27 SHOOTING ASSISTANT FUNCTION ...................................................................................................................................... 28 B MOVIE MOVIE MODE r RECORDING MOVIES ............................................................................................................................................................. 85 Recording times per xD-Picture Card .................................................................................................................................. 86 p PHOTO MODE MOVIE QUALITY SETTINGS IN MOVIE MODE .................................................................................................................................. 87 PLAYBACK MODE VIEWING THE IMAGES (w PLAYBACK) ....................................................................................................................................... 29 Move to Photography mode or Playback mode/Single-frame playback/Selecting images ....................................................... 29 Multi-frame playback/Sorting by date ....................................................................................................................................... 30 Playback zoom ......................................................................................................................................................................... 32 ERASING IMAGE (ERASE FRAME) ............................................................................................................................................... 33 PLAYBACK MODE PLAYING BACK MOVIES ................................................................................................................................................................ 88 Playing back movies ............................................................................................................................................................. 88 Adjusting volume of movies ...................................................................................................................................................... 89 3 Advanced Features B STILL PHOTOGRAPHY PHOTOGRAPHY FUNCTIONS FOCUSING (DISTANCE) ................................................................................................................................................................. 34 EXPOSURE (SHUTTER SPEED AND APERTURE) ...................................................................................................................... 35 TAKING PICTURES -- SELECTING THE CAMERA SETTINGS ................................................................................................... 36 SELECTING PHOTOGRAPHY MODE ............................................................................................................................................ 38 B AUTO / SCENE POSITION ........................................................................................................................................... 38 PROGRAMMED AUTO ........................................................................................................................................................ 39 N SHUTTER-PRIORITY AUTO ............................................................................................................................................... 40 M APERTURE-PRIORITY AUTO ............................................................................................................................................ 41 < MANUAL ...............................................................................................................................................................................42 > D EXPOSURE COMPENSATION ................................................................................................................................................ 43 e MACRO (CLOSE-UP) ............................................................................................................................................................... 44 d FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY ......................................................................................................................................................... 45 x Auto flash ............................................................................................................................................................................ 46 b Red-eye reduction ............................................................................................................................................................... 46 d Forced flash ........................................................................................................................................................................ 46 c Slow synchro ....................................................................................................................................................................... 46 n Red-eye reduction + Slow synchro ..................................................................................................................................... 46 f CONTINUOUS SHOOTING ..................................................................................................................................................... 48 f Top 4-frame continuous shooting ........................................................................................................................................ 49 j Auto bracketing ................................................................................................................................................................... 49 k Final 4-frame continuous shooting ...................................................................................................................................... 49 h Long-period continuous shooting ........................................................................................................................................ 50 PHOTOGRAPHY INFORMATION ................................................................................................................................................... 51 p PHOTO MODE PHOTOGRAPHY QUALITY MODE (NUMBER OF RECORDED PIXELS) .......................................................................................................... 52 Quality settings in Photography mode ...................................................................................................................................... 53 û SENSITIVITY ............................................................................................................................................................................ 54 ü FinePix COLOR ........................................................................................................................................................................ 55 4 Settings SET-UP ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 90 ~ USING THE SET-UP SCREEN ......................................................................................................................................... 90 SET-UP menu options .......................................................................................................................................................... 92 á IMAGE DISPLAY / ã PLAYBACK VOLUME .................................................................................................................. 93 é FRAME NO. / ê LCD BRIGHTNESS.............................................................................................................................. 94 ë DIGITAL ZOOM / CCD-RAW ...................................................................................................................................... 95 î AUTO POWER OFF / Î LCD POWER SAVE................................................................................................................. 96 ï FORMAT / ó TIME DIFFERENCE .................................................................................................................................. 97 5 Software Installation 5.1 INSTALLATION ON A Windows PC .......................................................................................................................................... 99 5.2 INSTALLATION ON A Mac OS X ............................................................................................................................................ 101 6 Viewing Images 6.1 CAMERA CONNECTION ......................................................................................................................................................... 104 6.1.1 Using the AC Power adapter ......................................................................................................................................... 104 6.1.2 Connecting to a TV ........................................................................................................................................................ 104 6.2 CONNECTING THE CAMERA DIRECTLY TO THE PRINTER -- PictBridge FUNCTION ..................................................... 105 6.2.1 Specifying images for printing on the camera ................................................................................................................ 105 6.2.2 Specifying images for printing without using DPOF (single-frame printing) ................................................................... 107 6.3 CONNECTING TO A PC .......................................................................................................................................................... 109 6.3.1 Connecting to a PC ........................................................................................................................................................ 109 6.3.2 Disconnecting the camera ............................................................................................................................................. 112 6.4 USING FinePixViewer .............................................................................................................................................................. 113 6.4.1 Mastering FinePixViewer ............................................................................................................................................... 113 6.4.2 Uninstalling the software ................................................................................................................................................ 113 System Expansion Options ................................................ 115 Accessories Guide ............................................................. 116 Overview of the conversion lens/adapter ring .................... 117 Attaching the conversion lens ................................... 118 Using Your Camera Correctly ............................................ 119 Power Supply and Batteries .............................................. 119 Applicable Batteries ...................................................... 119 Notes on the Batteries ................................................... 119 Using the AA-size Ni-MH Batteries ............................... 120 Notes on Using the Battery Charger ............................. 120 AC Power Adapter ........................................................ 120 Notes on the xD-Picture CardTM ....................................... 121 Warning Displays ............................................................... 122 Troubleshooting ................................................................. 124 Specifications ..................................................................... 126 Explanation of Terms ......................................................... 128 FUJIFILM Digital Camera Worldwide Network .................. 129 Safety Notes ...................................................................... 133 PHOTOGRAPHY MENU SETTING PHOTOGRAPHY MENU ................................................................................................................................................. 56 PHOTOGRAPHY MENU .................................................................................................................................................................. 58 Ä SELF-TIMER PHOTOGRAPHY ......................................................................................................................................... 58 ^ PHOTOMETRY ................................................................................................................................................................. 59 4 5 Preface Test Shots Prior to Photography For important photographs (such as weddings and overseas trips), always take a test shot and view the image to make sure that the camera is working 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. Accessories included 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. h AA-size Ni-MH Rechargeable Batteries (2) h USB cable (mini-B) (1) 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. h 16 MB, xD-Picture CardTM (1) Anti-static case (1) included h Battery Charger BC-NH02 (1) 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 xD-Picture Card containing images or data protected under copyright laws is only permissible within the restrictions imposed by those copyright laws. Trademark Information and xD-Picture CardTM are trademarks of Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd. h IBM PC/AT is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corp. of the U.S.A. h Macintosh, Power Macintosh, iMac, PowerBook, iBook and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. h Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows logo are 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. h Other company or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective companies. h h Strap (1) h CD-ROM (1) Software for FinePix CX 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 soap and running water. 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. h A/V cable (1) Approx. 1.2 m (3.9 ft.), plug (2.5 mm dia.) to pinplug ×2 h Owner's Manual (this manual) (1) 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. 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 7 Camera parts and features Mode dial Auto (P.38) Natural light (P.38) Portrait (P.38) Sports (P.38) Night (P.38) Refer to the pages in parentheses for information on using the camera parts or features. Attaching the strap Programmed Auto (P.39) Shutter-priority Auto (P.40) Aperture-priority Auto (P.41) Manual (P.42) Movie (P.85) Using the strap 1 0 1 0 2 0 Shutter button POWER button Flash (P.45) Viewfinder window Microphone Self-timer lamp (P.58) Lens (lens cover) Terminal cover A/V OUT (Audio / Visual output) socket (P.104) DC IN 3V (power input) socket (P.104) Adapter ring release button (P.118) Viewfinder lamp (P.26) Viewfinder Continuous shooting button (P.48) Exposure compensation button (P.43, 51, 66) 2 0 Attach the strap as shown in 1 and 2. When attaching the strap, move the fastener to adjust the length and slightly away from the end of the strap, as shown in figure 1. 1 Loop the strap over your wrist. 2 To avoid dropping the camera, secure the strap around your wrist by sliding the fastener to adjust the length. Example of LCD monitor text display Photography mode White balance Continuous shooting Photometry Self-timer Macro (close-up) Flash Speaker Flash pop-up button (P.21, 45) USB socket (mini-B) ISO 400 Sensitivity N Quality mode Number of available frames FinePix COLOR W (Wide zoom) button (P.22, 23) T (Tele zoom) button (P.22, 23) (Playback) button MENU/OK button (P.22) Strap mount N6 ISO 400 AF AF AF warning Camera shake warning Flash pop-up reminder Battery level warning AF frame Shutter speed Photography mode LCD monitor 1/ 1/2005 12:00 AM 2000 F2.8 Date / Time Exposure compensation indicator Exposure compensation Photo mode( ) button (P.22) Aperture setting display Tripod mount 4-direction (abdc) button (P.22) Photography mode d/ c/ Macro button (P.44) Flash button (P.45) DISP (Display) /BACK button (P.22, 28, 30) Playback mode Protection DPOF Battery level warning Battery cover (P.11) Battery cover lock release button (P.11) xD-Picture Card slot (P.12) 100-0001 Frame number Voice memo Playback mode a/ Erase button (P.33) Battery compartment (P.12) Playback mode 1/ 1/2005 12:00 AM Date / Time 8 9 1 Getting Ready CHARGING THE BATTERIES LOADING THE BATTERIES AND THE MEDIA Compatible batteries h AA-size Ni-MH rechargeable batteries (2) or AA-size alkaline batteries (2) (sold separately) Alkaline batteries are useful when the rechargeable batteries have run out while you are traveling and a few more shots are needed. Note the following when using alkaline batteries: h The shooting time provided by alkaline batteries varies depending on the types and brands. In some cases, the camera may stop taking pictures or may suddenly turn off without retracting the lens. This is not a camera fault. h The shooting time provided by alkaline batteries decreases further at low temperatures (0°C to +10°C/+32°F to +50°F). Use Ni-MH batteries since they provide consistent shooting times even at low temperatures. h If the lens does not retract, press the "w" button (P.29). Then turn the camera on. After the lens retracts, turn the camera off again. If the lens still does not retract, load new batteries or use the AC power adapter (P.104). Charge the AA-size Ni-MH rechargeable batteries (2) (included). Batteries that can be charged h AA-size Ni-MH rechargeable batteries (included) Alkaline batteries ! Always use the Battery Charger BC-NH02 bundled with the camera to charge Ni-MH batteries. 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. 1 2 0 1 0 1 Plug the Ni-MH batteries into negative "­" poles of the Battery Charger BC-NH02 (included). 2Fit the batteries to positive "" poles of the battery charger. Check that the Ni-MH batteries are loaded into the Battery Charger BC-NH02 securely. ! The 1 Getting Ready Ni-MH batteries are not fully charged when purchased and must be fully charged before being used. ! When first used after purchasing or when left unused for a long period, charge and discharge the batteries using the camera's "Discharging rechargeable batteries" function and then recharge them (P.18). ! If the terminals of batteries are soiled, it may not be possible to charge them. Clean the battery terminals and battery charger terminals with a clean and dry cloth. How to use the batteries h Never use the following types of batteries, as they could cause serious Outer casing problems such as battery fluid leakage or overheating: 1. Batteries with split or peeling outer casings 2. Combinations of different types of batteries or new and used batteries together h Do not use manganese or Ni-Cd batteries. h Soil, such as fingermarks on the poles of the batteries can shorten time for which the batteries can be used. h Use the battery charger (included) to charge AA-size Ni-MH batteries. h See P.119-120 for other notes on using batteries. h When first purchased or if left unused for a long period, the amount of time which AA-size Ni-MH batteries can be used may be short. See P.120 for more information. 2 Plug the battery charger into a power outlet to begin charging. Charging ends after about 5 hours and the charging lamp turns off. Unplug the battery charger from the power outlet when it is not in use. ! The ! If shape of the plug and socket-outlet depends on the country of use. Ni-MH batteries are charged repeatedly before they are fully discharged, the battery level warning will appear while there is still ample charge remaining in the batteries. At that time, discharge and recharge them several times using the camera's "Discharging rechargeable batteries" function (P.18). 1 1 0 2 0 Check that the camera is turned off (LCD monitor or viewfinder lamp is off) before opening the battery cover. 1 Hold down the Battery cover lock release button. 2 Open the battery cover. How to replace the batteries Take out the Ni-MH batteries from the positive "" poles first. ! If opening the battery cover while the camera is still on, the ! Do not apply force to the battery cover. Do not open the battery cover while the camera is on. This could damage the xD-Picture Card or ruin the image files on the xD-Picture Card. camera will turn off. 10 Continued 11 LOADING THE BATTERIES AND THE MEDIA 2 Load the batteries correctly as indicated by the polarity icons. Checking the battery charge Turn the camera on and check the battery charge. 1 There is ample battery charge. 2 There is insufficient charge left in the batteries. The batteries will soon run out. Have a new set of batteries ready. 3 The batteries are depleted. The display will shortly go blank and the camera will stop working. Replace or recharge the batteries. "C" appears as a small icon on the left-hand side of the LCD monitor. "V" appears as a large icon in the center of the LCD monitor. 1 2 No icon Lit red Blinking red 3 Gold contact area Align the gold marking on the xD-Picture Card slot with the gold contact area on the xD-Picture Card and push the card firmly all the way into the slot. 3 N6 Gold marking ! If the xD-Picture Card is oriented incorrectly, it will not go all Lit red Blinking red 1 Getting Ready the way into the slot. Do not apply force when inserting an xD-Picture Card. 4 Press on the battery cover to push the batteries down. Slide the battery cover closed. How to replace the xD-Picture Card Push the xD-Picture Card into the slot and then slowly remove your finger. The lock is released and the xD-Picture Card is pushed out. quickly. to the nature of the battery, the battery level warning may appear early when the camera is used in cold locations. This is normal. Try warming the batteries in your pocket or a similar location before use. Battery level warning 1) The camera's estimation of the remaining battery charge varies greatly depending on the camera operation mode. Consequently, even if "C" or "V" is not displayed in Playback mode, one of them may appear when you change to Photography mode. 2) Depending on the battery type and the level of charge in the batteries, the camera may run out of power without first displaying a battery level warning. This is particularly likely to happen when batteries that have run out of charge once are re-used. In situation 2), immediately load new or fully charged replacement batteries. ! Depending on the camera mode and the type of batteries used, the transition from "C" to "V" may occur more ! Due Auto power off function When the Auto power off function is active, if the camera is left unused for 2 or 5 minutes, this function turns the camera off (P.96). To turn the camera back on, press the "POWER" button. To play back images, hold down the "w" button for about 1 second. 12 13 TURNING ON AND OFF Turn the camera on in Photography mode Press the "POWER" button to turn the camera on. Press the "POWER" button again to turn the camera off. The lens moves when the camera is in Photography mode. Take care not to obstruct the lens. Obstructing the lens will cause damage. When this occurs, [FOCUS ERROR] or [ZOOM ERROR] appears. Take care also not to get fingerprints on the camera lens as this will result in impaired image quality in your shots. SETTING THE DATE AND TIME Correcting the date and time (P.16) 1 DATE/TIME NOT SET When using the camera for the first time after purchasing, the date and time are cleared. Press the "MENU/OK" button to set the date and time. SET NO ! The ! To set the date and time later, press the "DISP/BACK" button. ! If you do not set the date and time, this message will appear each time you turn the camera on. message also appears when the batteries have been removed and the camera has been left for a long period. Turn the camera on in Playback mode Power-ON Press the "w" button for about 1 second to turn the camera on in Playback mode. 2 1 0 DATE/TIME 2007 2006 YY.MM.DD 1 Press "d" or "c" to select Year, Month, Day, Hour or Minute. 2 Press "a" or "b" to correct the setting. 1 1 1 2 00 AM 1 Getting Ready 2004 2003 SET 2005 CANCEL 2 0 ! Holding down "a" or "b" changes the numbers continuously. ! When the time displayed passes "12", the AM/PM setting changes. Move to Photography mode or Playback mode Shooting b Playback a Press the "w" button during shooting to change to Playback mode. Press the "w " button again to return to Photography mode. 3 DATE/TIME 02 01 YY.MM.DD YY.MM DD ! Press the shutter button or turn the Mode dial to return to Photography mode. 2005 . 9 . 24 10 00 AM 59 58 CANCEL Once you have set the date and time, press the "MENU/OK" button. Pressing the "MENU/OK" button changes the camera to Photography or Playback mode. SET ! At the time of purchase and after leaving the camera for a long period with the batteries removed, settings such as the date and time are cleared. Once the AC power adapter has been connected or the batteries have been installed for about 2 hours or more, the camera settings will be retained for roughly 6 hours even if both sources of power are removed. 14 15 CORRECTING THE DATE AND TIME / CHANGING THE DATE FORMAT 1 SELF-TIMER Press the "MENU/OK" button to display the menu on the LCD monitor. 5 12 00 DATE/TIME Correcting the date and time 9. 2 4 1 0 00 AM 2007 2006 YY.MM.DD 2005 2004 2003 1 2 : OFF : : AUTO : : STD : SET SET OFF CANCEL 1 Press "d" or "c" to select Year, Month, Day, Hour or Minute. 2 Press "a" or "b" to correct the setting. 3 Always press the "MENU/OK" button after the settings are completed. 3 0 ! Holding down "a" or "b" changes the numbers continuously. ! When the time displayed passes "12", the AM/PM setting changes. 2 1 0 2 0 1 Press "a" or "b" to select "~" SET-UP. 2 Press "c". DATE/TIME D D. M M . Y Y Changing the date format 9/24/2005 10:00 AM CANCEL 1 Getting Ready MM/DD/YY Y Y. M M . D D SET-UP : OFF : : AUTO : : STD SET SET 1 Press "d" or "c" to select the date format. 2 Press "a" or "b" to set the format. Refer to the table below for details of the settings. 3 Always press the "MENU/OK" button after the settings are completed. Date format YY.MM.DD MM/DD/YY DD.MM.YY 1 2 12 00 3 0 Sample settings 2005.9.24 9/24/2005 24.9.2005 1 30 2 0 1 Press "d" to move to page number. 2 Press "a" or "b" to select "PAGE 3". PAGE 3 1 2 3 4 : SET : SET : ENGLISH : SET : : NTSC 13 4 00 2 0 1 Press "c" to move to menu item. 2 Press "a" or "b" to select "ì" DATE/TIME. 3 Press "c". DATE/TIME 1 2 3 4 : SET : ENGLISH : SET : : NTSC SET 16 17 DISCHARGING RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES The "Discharging rechargeable batteries" function can only be used with Ni-MH batteries. The "Discharging rechargeable batteries" function should not be used with alkaline batteries as it will completely drain the battery charge. Use the "Discharging rechargeable batteries" function in the following situations: i When the batteries only last for a short time after being charged normally i When the batteries have not been used for a long period i When you purchase new Ni-MH batteries Do not use the "Discharging rechargeable batteries" function while using the AC power adapter. In this situation, the Ni-MH batteries will not be discharged due to the external power supply. 1 40 2 0 1 Press "d" to move to page number. 2 Press "a" or "b" to select "PAGE 4". PAGE4 PAGE 1 Press the "w" button for about 1 second. 1 2 3 4 : OK : OK 5 2 ERASE 13 00 2 0 1 Press "c" to move to menu item. 2 Press "a" or "b" to select "W" DISCHARGE. 3 Press "c". 1 Getting Ready Press the "MENU/OK" button to display the menu on the LCD monitor. DISCHARGE 1 2 3 4 OK : OK 1 2 FRAME ALL FRAMES 6 ! Do not use the procedure for discharging rechargeable batteries with alkaline batteries. Press the "MENU/OK" button. DISCHARGE DO NOT EXECUTE WITH NON Ni-MH RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES 1 30 2 0 1 Press "a" or "b" to select "~" SET-UP. 2 Press "c". YES CANCEL SET-UP 1 2 SET 1 70 2 0 1 Press "d" or "c" to select "OK". 2 Press the "MENU/OK" button. The screen changes and discharging begins. When the battery level indicator blinks red and discharging ends, the camera turns off. DISCHARGE DISCHARGE OK? IT MAY TAKE A WHILE FOR DISCHARGING OK CANCEL 18 SET ! To cancel discharging, press the "DISP/BACK" button. 19 SELECTING THE LANGUAGE 1 10 2 0 3 0 1 Press the "MENU/OK" button to display the menu on the LCD monitor. 2 Press "a" or "b" to select "~" SET-UP. 3 Press "c". 2 Using the Camera BASIC OPERATION GUIDE This section describes the camera's functions. Photography mode selector Turn the Mode dial to select the Photography mode. Auto Scene position Natural light Programmed Auto Shutter-priority Auto Aperture-priority Auto Manual Still Photography SET-UP 1 2 : OFF : : AUTO : : STD SET Portrait Sports 2 1 0 2 0 1 Press "d" to move to page number. 2 Press "a" or "b" to select "PAGE 3". Night Movie Movie recording PAGE 3 2 Using the Camera : SET : SET : ENGLISH : SET : : NTSC 1 2 3 4 Flash pop-up button 1 Press "c" to move to menu item. 2 Press "a" or "b" to select "ô" 3 Press "c". To use the flash, press the flash pop-up button to release the flash. 13 3 00 2 0 LANG. 1 2 3 4 SET SET ENGLISH SET NTSC ENGLISH FRANCAIS DEUTSCH ESPAÑOL ESPA ITALIANO Continuous shooting button ! The screens in this manual are shown in English. ! See P.92 for more information on the "~" SET-UP menu. With the " " button held down, press "d" or "c" to select the Continuous shooting mode. 1 40 2 0 1 Press "a" or "b" to select the language. 2 After you have changed the settings, press the "MENU/OK" button to confirm the changes. Exposure compensation button With the " " button held down, press "d" or "c" to select the exposure compensation. ENGLISH 1 2 3 4 SET SET ENGLISH SET NTSC ENGLISH FRANCAIS DEUTSCH ESPAÑOL ESPA OL ITALIANO 20 21 BASIC OPERATION GUIDE (Playback) button Press the " " button for about 1 second to turn the camera on in Playback mode. PHOTOGRAPHY MODE TAKING PICTURES (AUTO MODE) 2 0 1 Press the "POWER" button to turn the camera on. 2 Set the Mode dial to "B". h Focal range Approx. 60 cm (2.0 ft.) to infinity Zoom button Photography: Press " T " to zoom in (telephoto). Press " W " to zoom out (wide-angle). Playback: Press " T " to enlarge the image. Press " W " to revert to normal display. 1 10 ! Use g button Photography: d button Turns Macro ( ) on and off. c button Sets the Flash ( ). Playback: Change frame or movie frame advance. a/ Erase button ! When Macro mode for subjects closer than 60 cm (2.0 ft.) (P.44). [CARD ERROR], [CARD NOT INITIALIZED], [CARD FULL] or [NO CARD] appears, see P.122. Pressing the "a" button erases a frame (file). 2 Press the Flash pop-up button to pop up the flash. ! When the flash pops up, the image may disappear and go ! If the flash is used in dusty conditions or when it is snowing, dark briefly due to flash charging. The viewfinder lamp blinks orange during charging. white dots may appear in the image due to flash reflecting off the dust particles or snowflakes. Use Suppressed flash mode to fix the problem. Photo mode DISP/BACK button DISP: Press this button to select the LCD monitor display. BACK: Press this button to stop a procedure midway through. button Photography: Select the quality mode, sensitivity and FinePix COLOR settings. Playback: Specify the print order (DPOF) settings. 3 Brace your elbows against your sides and hold the camera with both hands. Position your right thumb so that it is handy for using the zoom. 2 Using the Camera ! Moving Using the Menus 1Displaying the menu. Press the "MENU/OK" button. 2Selecting a menu option. Press the up or down arrow on the 4-direction button. SELF-TIMER : : AUTO : : STD : SET the camera while shooting gives a blurred picture (camera shake). Use a tripod to prevent camera shake, particularly for shots in the dark when the selected flash mode is Suppressed flash. ! There may be some uneven brightness at the lower edge of the LCD monitor. This is normal and does not affect the photographed image. 3Selecting an option. Press the right arrow on the 4-direction button. OFF : : AUTO : : STD : SET : OFF 4Selecting a setting. Press the up or down arrow on the 4-direction button. 10 SEC : OFF 4 1 2 : OFF Hold the camera so that your fingers or the strap do not cover the lens and flash. If the lens or flash is obscured, subjects may be out of focus or the brightness (exposure) of your shot may be incorrect. 1