User manual FUJIFILM FINEPIX F11

1 2 3 4 5 6 OWNER'S MANUAL This manual will show you how to use your FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA FinePix F11 correctly. Please follow the instructions carefully. Getting Ready Using the Camera Advanced Features Settings Software Installation Viewing Images BL00508-200 (1) WARNINGS To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the AC power adapter to rain or moisture. The AC power adapter should not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the AC power adapter. Warning To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. For customers in the U.S.A. Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS hRead these instructions. hKeep these instructions. hHeed all warnings. hFollow all instructions. hDo not use this apparatus near water. hClean only with dry cloth. hDo not block any ventilation openings, Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. hDo not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. hProtect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. hOnly use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. hUnplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. hRefer all servicing to qualified service personal. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. Be sure to read this page before using the Software. 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. 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, Terminal adapter cable and DC supply cord. 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.128) and make sure you understand them before using the camera. 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. EC Declaration of Conformity We Name: Address: Fuji Photo Film (Europe) G.m.b.H. Heesenstrasse 31 40549 Dusseldorf, Germany 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 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. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 5 HEREIN, FUJIFILM PROVIDES PRODUCT "AS IS" AND WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. FUJIFILM SHALL MAKE NO WARRANTY, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO ANY OTHER MATTERS, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO NONINFRINGEMENT OF ANY COPYRIGHT, PATENT, TRADE SECRET, OR ANY OTHER PROPRIETARY RIGHTS OF ANY THIRD PARTY, MARCHANTABILITY, OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE. 7. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. IN NO EVENT SHALL FUJIFILM HAVE ANY LIABILITY FOR ANY GENERAL, SPECIAL, DIRECT, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR OTHER DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS OR LOST SAVINGS) INCURRED FROM THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE PRODUCT EVEN IF FUJIFILM HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. 8. No export. You acknowledge that neither Software nor any part thereof, will be transferred, or exported to any country or used in any manner in violation of any export control laws and regulations to which Software is subject. 9. Termination. 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. declare that the product Product Name: FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA FinePix F11 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). Dusseldorf, Germany Place October 1, 2005 Date Signature/Managing Director Bij dit produkt zijn batterijen geleverd. Wanneer deze leeg zijn, moet u ze niet weggooien maar inleveren als KCA 3 Contents WARNINGS ............................................................ 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................ 2 IMPORTANT ........................................................... 2 Warning ................................................................... 3 EC Declaration of Conformity .................................. 3 Preface .................................................................... 7 Disposal of Electric and Electronic Equipment in Private Households ................................................. 7 Accessories included .............................................. 8 Camera parts and features ..................................... 9 Attaching the strap ............................................ 10 Using the strap .................................................. 10 Example of LCD Monitor text display ................ 10 Photography mode ................................... 10 Playback mode ......................................... 10 p PHOTO MODE PHOTOGRAPHY QUALITY MODE (NUMBER OF RECORDED PIXELS) ................................................................ 48 û SENSITIVITY ................................................................................................................................. 50 ü FinePix COLOR ............................................................................................................................. 51 PHOTOGRAPHY MENU Quality settings in Photography mode ........................................................................................... 49 1 Getting Ready LOADING THE BATTERY AND THE MEDIA ...................................................................................... 11 Compatible battery ......................................................................................................................... 11 Checking the battery charge .......................................................................................................... 12 CHARGING THE BATTERY ................................................................................................................ 13 TURNING ON AND OFF ..................................................................................................................... 15 SETTING THE DATE AND TIME ........................................................................................................ 16 CORRECTING THE DATE AND TIME / CHANGING THE DATE FORMAT ...................................... 17 SELECTING THE LANGUAGE ........................................................................................................... 19 2 Using the Camera BASIC OPERATION GUIDE ............................................................................................................... 20 PHOTOGRAPHY MODE SETTING PHOTOGRAPHY MENU ..................................................................................................... 52 Changing the page number ........................................................................................................... 53 PHOTOGRAPHY MENU ..................................................................................................................... 55 Ä SELF-TIMER PHOTOGRAPHY ..................................................................................................... 55 ¨ EXPOSURE COMPENSATION ..................................................................................................... 56 ^ PHOTOMETRY .............................................................................................................................. 57 » WHITE BALANCE (SELECTING THE LIGHT SOURCE) .............................................................. 57 â HIGH-SPEED SHOOTING ............................................................................................................ 59 Å CONTINUOUS SHOOTING ........................................................................................................... 59 f Top 3-frame continuous shooting .............................................................................................. 60 k Final 3-frame continuous shooting ............................................................................................ 60 h Long-period continuous shooting .............................................................................................. 61 H AF MODE ....................................................................................................................................... 61 Ï CENTER .................................................................................................................................... 61 MULTI ........................................................................................................................................ 61 Ó CONTINUOUS .......................................................................................................................... 62 B PLAYBACK PLAYBACK MENU 1 2 3 4 5 6 TAKING PICTURES (B AUTO MODE) ......................................................................................... 22 INDICATOR LAMP DISPLAY ........................................................................................................ 24 AF-ASSIST ILLUMINATOR ........................................................................................................... 24 NUMBER OF AVAILABLE FRAMES ............................................................................................. 24 Standard number of frames per xD-Picture Card ................................................................... 24 USING AF/AE LOCK ..................................................................................................................... 25 SHOOTING ASSISTANT FUNCTION ........................................................................................... 26 PLAYBACK MODE Ò ERASING SINGLE / ALL FRAMES ............................................................................................... 63 Ú IMAGE ROTATE ............................................................................................................................ 65 p PHOTO MODE PLAYBACK ¸ HOW TO SPECIFY PRINT OPTIONS (DPOF) ............................................................................. 66 ¸ SPECIFYING DPOF SETTINGS EASILY ...................................................................................... 67 PLAYBACK MENU VIEWING THE IMAGES (w PLAYBACK) .......................................................................................... 27 MOVE TO PHOTOGRAPHY MODE OR PLAYBACK MODE ............................................................. 27 Single-frame playback / Selecting images ..................................................................................... 27 Multi-frame playback / Sorting by date ........................................................................................... 28 Playback zoom ............................................................................................................................... 30 ERASING IMAGE (ERASE FRAME) ................................................................................................... 31 3 Advanced Features B STILL PHOTOGRAPHY PHOTOGRAPHY FUNCTIONS 69 71 72 74 75 77 ......................................................................................................... 77 Playing back voice memos ................................................................................................. 78 Adjusting volume of voice memos ¯ TRIMMING ..................................................................................................................................... 79 B MOVIE MOVIE MODE ¸ DPOF SET FRAME ....................................................................................................................... ¸ DPOF ALL RESET ......................................................................................................................... Ç PROTECTING IMAGES: FRAME / SET ALL / RESET ALL .......................................................... AUTOMATIC PLAYBACK .............................................................................................................. Â RECORDING VOICE MEMOS ...................................................................................................... Â PLAYING BACK VOICE MEMOS .................................................................................................. r RECORDING MOVIES .................................................................................................................. 81 Recording times per xD-Picture Card ....................................................................................... 82 TAKING PICTURES -- SELECTING THE CAMERA SETTINGS ....................................................... 32 SELECTING PHOTOGRAPHY MODE ................................................................................................ 34 B AUTO ........................................................................................................................................ 34 À NATURAL LIGHT / ? SCENE POSITION .................................................................................. 34 s MANUAL / M SHUTTER PRIORITY AE / < APERTURE PRIORITY AE ...................................... 38 e MACRO (CLOSE-UP) .................................................................................................................... 44 d FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY .............................................................................................................. 45 AUTO Auto flash (no icon) ............................................................................................................. 45 b Red-eye reduction ..................................................................................................................... 45 d Forced flash ............................................................................................................................... 46 v Suppressed flash ....................................................................................................................... 46 c Slow synchro ............................................................................................................................. 46 n Red-eye reduction + Slow synchro ............................................................................................ 46 fi INCREASING MONITOR BRIGHTNESS ...................................................................................... 47 p PHOTO MODE MOVIE QUALITY SETTINGS IN MOVIE MODE ........................................................................................ 83 PLAYBACK MODE PLAYING BACK MOVIES ................................................................................................................... 84 Playing back movies .................................................................................................................. 84 Adjusting volume of movies ........................................................................................................... 85 4 5 Contents 4 Settings SET-UP ................................................................................................................................................ 86 ~ USING THE SET-UP SCREEN ..................................................................................................... 86 SET-UP menu options ............................................................................................................... 88 ã PLAYBACK VOLUME .................................................................................................................... 89 é FRAME NO. ................................................................................................................................... 89 ê LCD BRIGHTNESS ....................................................................................................................... 90 ë DIGITAL ZOOM ............................................................................................................................. 90 î AUTO POWER OFF ...................................................................................................................... 91 Î LCD POWER SAVE ....................................................................................................................... 91 ï FORMAT ........................................................................................................................................ 92 ó TIME DIFFERENCE ...................................................................................................................... 92 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. 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. 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 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. 5 Software Installation 5.1 INSTALLATION ON A Windows PC .............................................................................................. 94 5.2 INSTALLATION ON A Mac OS X .................................................................................................. 96 6 Viewing Images 6.1 CAMERA CONNECTION .............................................................................................................. 99 6.1.1 Using the AC Power adapter ................................................................................................ 99 6.1.2 Connecting to a TV ............................................................................................................. 100 6.2 CONNECTING THE CAMERA DIRECTLY TO THE PRINTER -- PictBridge FUNCTION ......... 101 6.2.1 Specifying images for printing on the camera ..................................................................... 101 6.2.2 Specifying images for printing without using DPOF (single-frame printing) ........................ 103 6.3 CONNECTING TO A PC ............................................................................................................. 105 6.3.1 Connecting to a PC ............................................................................................................. 105 6.3.2 Disconnecting the camera .................................................................................................. 108 6.4 USING FinePixViewer ................................................................................................................. 109 6.4.1 Mastering FinePixViewer .................................................................................................... 109 6.4.2 Uninstalling the software ..................................................................................................... 109 System Expansion Options ................................ 111 Accessories Guide ............................................. 112 Using Your Camera Correctly ............................ 113 Notes on the Power Supply ................................ 113 Notes on the Battery (NP-120) ....................... 113 AC Power Adapter .......................................... 114 Notes on the xD-Picture CardTM ....................... 115 Warning Displays ............................................... 116 Troubleshooting .................................................. 118 Specifications ..................................................... 120 Explanation of Terms ......................................... 123 FUJIFILM Digital Camera Worldwide Network ... 124 Safety Notes ....................................................... 128 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. 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. 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. 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. 6 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. 7 Accessories included h Rechargeable Battery NP-120 (1) Soft case included Camera parts and features h USB cable (mini-B) (1) Refer to the pages in parentheses for information on using the camera parts or features. Mode switch Natural light (P.34) Scene position (P.34) Auto (P.34) Manual (P.38, 39) h xD-Picture CardTM (1) Anti-static case (1) included h Terminal Adapter (1) Shutter priority AE (P.38, 39) Aperture priority AE (P.38, 41) Movie (P.81) POWER button Flash (P.45) Shutter button Self-timer lamp (P.55) h Strap (1) h CD-ROM (1) Software for FinePix CX AF-assist illuminator (P.24) h AC Power Adapter AC-5VW (1 set) h Owner's Manual (this manual) (1) Microphone Lens (lens cover) Indicator lamp (P.24) LCD monitor Terminal adapter connection socket W (Wide zoom) button (P.21) T (Tele zoom) button (P.21) (Playback) button Photo mode( ) button (P.21) h A/V cable (1) Approx. 1.2 m (3.9 ft.), plug (2.5 mm dia.) to pinplug ×2 Speaker Strap mount MENU/OK button (P.21) DISP(Display) / BACK button (P.21) Tripod mount Battery cover (P.11) 4-direction (abd c) button (P.21) Photography mode d/ c/ a/ b/ Macro button (P.44) Flash button (P.45) Low light view button (P.47) Shutter speed / Aperture button (P.37, 39, 41) Playback mode a/ Erase button (P.31) xD-Picture Card slot (P.11) Battery compartment (P.11) 8 9 Camera parts and features Attaching the strap 1 0 Using the strap 1 0 1 Getting Ready Compatible battery LOADING THE BATTERY AND THE MEDIA Always use the Rechargeable Battery NP-120 (included). The use of other brands of rechargeable battery could cause faults or damage to the camera. h Rechargeable Battery NP-120 1950 mAh (1) 2 0 2 0 Terminals Indicator ! The battery is not fully charged at shipment and must be ! Do not stick labels onto the battery as this could cause the ! When removed from the camera, the battery should be stored and transported in the case provided. Any contact between the battery terminals could cause the battery to short-circuit and overheat. ! See P.113-114 for information on the battery. battery to become jammed inside the camera. fully charged before being used. 1 Getting Ready 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 ISO fastener to adjust the length. 1 Check that the camera is turned off before opening the battery cover. N ! 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. Example of LCD Monitor text display Photography mode White balance Photometry Self-timer Macro (close-up) Flash Photography mode Battery level indicator High-speed shooting Continuous shooting N ISO ISO 80 Sensitivity N Quality mode Number of available frames FinePix COLOR 2 N 10 ISO 80 AF warning Camera shake warning Increasing monitor brightness AF frame Shutter speed Aperture 1/ 1/2005 12:00 AM 250 F5.6 -1 2 3 Date / Time Exposure compensation Load the battery in the correct direction. Make sure that battery does not fall out when loading it. Playback mode Voice memo Protection DPOF Playback mode Battery level indicator Quality mode Sensitivity Exposure compensation White balance 3 100-0009 N 80 -1 2 3 Frame number Gold marking Align the gold marking on the xD-Picture Card slot with the gold contact area on the xD-Picture Card. Push the card firmly all the way into the slot. ! If the xD-Picture Card is oriented incorrectly, it will not go all 1/ 1/2005 12:00 AM N Date / Time Gold contact area the way into the slot. Do not apply force when inserting an xD-Picture Card. 10 Continued 11 LOADING THE BATTERY AND THE MEDIA CHARGING THE BATTERY Make sure that battery does not fall out when replacing it. 4 Close the battery cover. 1 Terminal adapter 1 Check that the camera is turned off. 2 Plug the terminal adapter into the terminal adapter connection socket on the camera. 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. 2 Checking the battery charge Turn the camera on and check the battery level indicator on the LCD monitor. 1 There is ample battery charge. 2 The battery is almost half charged. 3 There is insufficient charge left in the battery. The battery will soon run out. Have a new battery ready. 4 The battery is depleted. The display will shortly go blank and the camera will stop working. Replace or recharge the battery. "Z", "E" or "Ã" appears as a small icon on the left-hand side of the LCD monitor. Plug the AC power adapter connector into the "DC IN 5V" socket of the terminal adapter. 1 Getting Ready 1 2 3 4 Lit white Lit white Lit red Blinking red 3 Plug the AC power adapter into the power outlet. ! Depending on the camera mode, the transition from "Ã" to ! Due to the nature of the battery, the battery level indicator "V" may occur more quickly. (E, Ã or V) may appear early when the camera is used in cold locations. This is normal. Try warming the battery in your pocket or a similar location before use. "V" appears as a large icon in the center of the LCD monitor. ! Battery with no remaining charge (V blinking red) may cause camera faults such as the camera turning itself off without retracting the lens. Always load a new or fully charged battery. Auto power off function 12 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.91). To turn the camera back on, press the "POWER" button. To play back images, hold down the "w" button for about 1 second. Continued 13 CHARGING THE BATTERY TURNING ON AND OFF The self-timer lamp lights red and battery charging begins. When charging is completed, the self-timer lamp turns off. 4 Lit red 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. h Full recharging times for completely depleted battery At an ambient temperature of +21°C to +25°C (+70°F to +77°F) NP-120: approx. 4 hours ! Charging times increase at low temperatures. ! If the self-timer lamp blinks during charging, a charging error ! Turning has occurred and the battery cannot be charged (P.118). the camera on during charging interrupts the charging. ! Use the BC-65 Battery Charger (sold separately) to charge battery more quickly (P.112). 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. 1 Getting Ready When you try to charge the battery immediately after the camera has been used continuously for a long period (e.g. shooting a movie or connected to a PC), charging may not begin soon (the self-timer lamp does not turn red). This is not a camera fault, but is for protecting the battery from being charged while it is warm. Battery may degrade when charged at high temperatures. Leave the camera connected to the AC power adapter, and charging will automatically begin within 30 minutes. Charging the battery Using the AC power adapter Use the AC power adapter to avoid losing power at inconvenient times, such as when downloading photographed images to your PC. You can take pictures and play back images without worrying about depleting the battery. h Compatible AC power adapters AC-5VW (included) AC-5VX (sold separately) AC-5VH (sold separately) AC-5VHS (sold separately) Move to Photography mode or Playback mode ! Always use the FUJIFILM products listed on the left. ! See P.114 for notes on using the AC power adapter. ! Only connect and disconnect the AC power adapter Photography b Playback a Press the "w" button during shooting to change to Playback mode. Press the "w " button again to return to Photography mode. when the camera is off. Connecting or disconnecting the AC power adapter while the camera is on temporarily interrupts the power supply to the camera, so that images or movies being shot are not recorded. Failing to turn the camera off first can also result in damage to the xD-Picture Card or malfunctions during PC connection. ! The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible. ! The shape of the plug and socket-outlet depends on the country of use. ! Press the shutter button or turn the Mode switch to return to Photography mode. 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.91). To turn the camera back on, press the "POWER" button. To play back images, hold down the "w" button for about 1 second. 14 15 SETTING THE DATE AND TIME Correcting the date and time (P.17) CORRECTING THE DATE AND TIME / CHANGING THE DATE FORMAT 1 DATE/TIME NO SET DAT NOT 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. 1 SELF-TIMER : OFF : OFF : OFF : SET OFF Press the "MENU/OK" button to display the menu on the LCD monitor. SET NO ! The message also appears when the battery has been removed and the camera has been left for a long period. ! 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. ! The menu screen varies depending on the selected mode. 2 1 0 DATE/TIME 2007 2006 Y Y. M M . D D 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 2 SET-UP : OFF : OFF : OFF SET Press "a" or "b" to select "~". 1 Getting Ready 2005 2004 2003 CANCEL SET 2 0 ! Holding down "a" or "b" changes the numbers continuously. ! When the time displayed passes "12", the AM/PM setting changes. 3 DATE/TIME 02 01 YY MM DD 2005 10 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. 3 IMAGE DISP. Press "c" to move to "~" SET-UP menu. SET ! At the time of purchase and after leaving the camera for a long period with the battery removed, settings such as the date and time are cleared. Once the AC power adapter has been connected or the battery has been installed for 2 hours or more, the camera settings will be retained for roughly 6 hours even if both sources of power are removed. 1 2 3 4 : 1.5 SEC : : : SET : CONT. : SET 3 SEC 1.5 SEC OFF 1 40 2 0 1 Press "a" or "b" to select "ì". 2 Press "c". DATE/TIME 1 2 3 4 SET : SET : ENGLISH : SET : : NTSC 16 Continued 17 CORRECTING THE DATE AND TIME / CHANGING THE DATE FORMAT SELECTING THE LANGUAGE 1 10 2 0 1 Press the "MENU/OK" button to display the menu on the LCD monitor. 2 Press "a" or "b" to select "~" SET-UP. 5 12 00 DATE/TIME Correcting the date and time 2007 2006 YY MM DD 2005 10 2004 2003 24 1 0 00 AM SET 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. SET-UP : OFF : OFF : OFF SET 3 0 ! Holding down "a" or "b" changes the numbers continuously. ! When the time displayed passes "12", the AM/PM setting changes. DATE/TIME DD.MM.YY Changing the date format 10 24 2005 10 00 AM CANCEL MM/DD/YY Y Y. M M . D D 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 2 IMAGE DISP. Press "c" to move to "~" SET-UP menu. 1 Getting Ready 12 00 3 0 Sample settings 2005.10.24 10/24/2005 24.10.2005 1 2 3 4 : 1.5 SEC : : : SET : CONT. : SET 3 SEC 1.5 SEC OFF 1 30 2 0 1 Press "a" or "b" to select "ô" 2 Press "c". LANG. 1 2 3 4 SET SET ENGLISH SET NTSC ENGLISH FRANCAIS DEUTSCH ESPAÑOL ESPA OL ITALIANO ! The screens in this manual are shown in English. ! See P.88 for more information on the "~" SET-UP menu. Press "a" or "b" to select the language. 4 ENGLISH 1 2 3 4 SET SET ENGLISH SET NTSC ENGLISH FRANCAIS DEUTSCH ESPAÑOL ESPA OL ITALIANO 18 19 2 Using the Camera BASIC OPERATION GUIDE 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. Still photography This section describes the camera's functions. Photography mode selector Turn the Mode switch to select the Photography mode. Natural light Scene position Auto Manual Shutter priority AE Aperture priority AE Movie recording Movie (Playback) button Press the " " button for about 1 second to turn the camera on in Playback mode. Pressing the " " button toggles between Photography mode and Playback mode. g button Photography: d button Turns Macro ( ) on and off. c button Sets the Flash ( ). Playback: Change frame or movie frame advance. Photo mode button Photography: Select the quality mode, sensitivity and FinePix COLOR settings. Playback: Specify the print order (DPOF) settings. DISP/BACK button DISP: Press this button to select the LCD monitor display. BACK: Press this button to stop a procedure midway through. 2 Using the Camera 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. SHOOTING MODE 3Selecting an option. Press the right arrow on the 4-direction button. PHOTOMETRY 4Selecting a setting. Press the up or down arrow on the 4-direction button. SPOT 1 2 :M : OFF :0 : : AUTO : OFF M S A 1 2 :M : OFF :0 : : AUTO : OFF 1 2 :M : OFF :0 : : AUTO : OFF Low light view button The LCD monitor brightness is increased briefly. 5Confirming the setting. Press the "MENU/OK" button. Displaying the on-screen Help Shutter speed / Aperture button Selecting the Photography mode to "S" sets shutter speed and to "A" sets aperture setting. Instructions for the next step in the procedure appear at the bottom of the LCD monitor. Press the button indicated. In the right side LCD monitor, press the "MENU/OK" button to erase the displayed frame. To cancel erasing, press the "DISP/BACK" button. ERASE OK? YES CANCEL YES CANCEL 20 Up, down, left and right are indicated by black triangles in the Owner's Manual. Up or down is shown as "a" or "b", and left or right is shown as "d" or "c". 21 PHOTOGRAPHY MODE TAKING PICTURES (B AUTO MODE) 1 Press the "POWER" button to turn the camera on. 2 Set the Mode switch to "B". h Focal range Approx. 60 cm (2.0 ft.) to infinity 1 10 5 N 10 Use the LCD monitor to frame the shot so that the subject fills the entire AF (Autofocus) frame. AF frame ! The image shown on the LCD monitor before the picture is taken may differ in brightness, color, etc. from the image actually recorded. Play back the recorded image to check it (P.27). 2 0 ! Use Macro mode for subjects closer than 60 cm (2.0 ft.) (P.44). ! When [CARD ERROR], [CARD NOT INITIALIZED], [CARD FULL] or [NO CARD] appears, see P.116. 6 Bebeep 2 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. Press the shutter button down halfway. When a short double-beep is heard, the camera focuses on your subject. The AF frame on the LCD monitor becomes smaller and the camera sets the shutter speed and aperture. The indicator lamp (green) changes from blinking to lit. ! When a short double-beep is not heard and "{" appears on ! Pressing the shutter button down halfway freezes the image 250 F5.6 the LCD monitor, the camera cannot focus. on the LCD monitor briefly. This image is not the recorded image. "{" appears on the LCD monitor (the shooting condition is too dark to focus on the subjects etc.), press again the shutter button down halfway or try standing about 2 m (6.6 ft.) from your subject to take the picture. ! Moving 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. ! When 2 Using the Camera 3 Hold the camera so that your fingers or the strap do not cover the lens, flash and AF-assist illuminator. If the lens, flash or AF-assist illuminator is obscured by your fingers or the strap, subjects may be out of focus or the brightness (exposure) of your shot may be incorrect. Before the flash fires, "" appears on the LCD monitor. When selecting a slow shutter speed that will cause camera shake, "|" appears on the LCD monitor. Use the flash to take pictures. According to the scene or mode being shot, use a tripod. 7 Click ! Check that the lens is clean. If it is dirty, clean the lens as ! If the flash is used in dusty conditions or when it is snowing, informed on P.113. white dots may appear in the image due to flash reflecting off the dust particles or snowflakes. Use Suppressed flash mode (P.46) to fix the problem. Press the shutter button down fully. When a clicking sound is heard, the camera records the image. ! There 4 N 10 Zoom bar Press "T" (telephoto) button to zoom in. Press "W" (wide-angle) button to zoom out. A zoom bar appears on the LCD monitor. h Optical zoom focal length (35 mm camera equivalent) Approx. 36 mm to 108 mm (,,: Approx. 37 mm to 111 mm) Max. zoom scale: 3× is a slight delay between the shutter button being pressed and the picture being taken. Play back the shot to check the image. ! When pressing the shutter button down fully in one motion, the camera takes the picture without the AF frame changing. ! When taking a picture using the flash, the image may disappear and go dark briefly due to flash charging. The indicator lamp blinks orange during charging. ! See P.116-117 for information on the warning displays. Subjects not suitable for autofocus FinePix F11 uses a high-precision autofocusing mechanism. However, it may have difficulty focusing on the following: walls or subjects dressed in the same color as h Very shiny subjects such as a mirror or car the background) body h Shots where another high-contrast object (not h Subjects photographed through glass the subject) is close to the AF frame and is h Subjects that do not reflect well, such as hair either closer or further away than your subject or fur (such as a shot of someone against a h Subjects with no substance, such as smoke or background with strongly contrasting flames elements) h Dark subjects h Fast moving subjects h Subjects with little or no contrast between the For such subjects use AF/AE lock (P.25). subject and the background (such as white ! See P.90 for information on procedures for using Digital zoom. 22 23 PHOTOGRAPHY MODE TAKING PICTURES (B AUTO MODE) USING AF/AE LOCK Status Locking the focus Camera shake warning or AF warning (ready to shoot) Recording to xD-Picture Card (ready to shoot) Recording to xD-Picture Card (not ready) Charging the flash (flash will not fire) i xD-Picture Card Warnings No card inserted, card not formatted, incorrect format, card full and xD-Picture Card error i Lens operation error Detailed warning messages appear on the LCD monitor (P.116-117). INDICATOR LAMP DISPLAY Display Lit green Blinking green Blinking green and orange alternately Lit orange Blinking orange Blinking red 1 N 10 In this shot, the subjects (two people in this case) are not in the AF frame. Taking the picture at this point will result in the subjects being out of focus. 2 N 10 Move the camera slightly so that one of the subjects is in the AF frame. AF-ASSIST ILLUMINATOR Press the shutter button down halfway in dimly lit conditions. The camera fires the AF-assist illuminator (green) to allow easier focusing. Note that the effective range decreases for telephoto shots. 2 ! Even when the AF-assist ! Even though there is no danger to safety, do not expose it ! The camera focuses most easily when a picture is taken at a directly in someone's eyes from a short distance. distance of around 4 m (13.1 ft.) with wide-angle and 2.3 m (7.5 ft.) with telephoto. ! See P.86 for information on turning the AF-assist illuminator off. illuminator fires, the camera may have difficulty focusing in some conditions. 3 Bebeep Press the shutter button down halfway (AF/AE lock). When a short double-beep is heard, the camera focuses on your subject. The AF frame on the LCD monitor becomes smaller and the camera sets the shutter speed and aperture. The indicator lamp (green) changes from blinking to lit.