This manual will show you how to use your FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA FinePix F401 correctly. Please follow the instructions carefully. BL00156-200 (1) Warning To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. CAUTION This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: -- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. -- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. -- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. -- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Notes on the Grant: To comply with Part 15 of the FCC rules, this product must be used with a Fujifilm-specified ferrite-core USB cable and DC supply cord. The graphical symbols are located on the bottom of the case. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. For customers in Canada CAUTION This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES- 003. For customers in the U.S.A. FCC Statement This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: ( 1 ) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 2 Please read the Safety Notes (P.108) and make sure you understand them before using the camera. 3 Contents Warning ................................................................. 2 Preface .................................................................. 6 Camera Features and Accessories ....................... 7 Nomenclature/Attaching the strap ........................... 8 z FLASH ............................................................. 32 Auto Flash Mode (no icon) ............................... 32 nRed-Eye Reduction ..................................... 33 z Forced Flash ................................................ 33 bSuppressed Flash ........................................ 34 vSlow Synchro ............................................... 34 w MODE fSENSITIVITY ................................................... 49 dEV (EXPOSURE COMPENSATION) ............... 50 aWHITE BALANCE (SELECTING THE LIGHT SOURCE) .............. 51 u MODE SET­UP gPOWER SAVE ................................................. 80 6 Connection IN CONNECTION ..................................................... 81 CONNECTING AT DSC MODE ............................... 82 CONNECTING AT PC CAMERA MODE .................. 84 DISCONNECTING FROM THE PC (Important -- always use this procedure.) ................ 86 1 Getting Ready LOADING THE BATTERY AND SmartMediaTM ....... 11 CHARGING THE BATTERY .................................... 14 Using the AC Power Adapter ............................... 14 SWITCHING ON AND OFF · SETTING THE DATE AND TIME ............................. 15 Changing the date and time ................................. 17 TMOVIE (VIDEO) ............................................... 52 Resolution settings for movies ......................... 55 VIEWING YOUR IMAGES (PLAYBACK) ............. 35 Fast Forwarding Images .................................. 35 MULTI-FRAME PLAYBACK ................................. 36 PLAYBACK ZOOM ............................................... 37 Saving Trimmed Images .................................. 38 ERASING SINGLE FRAME ................................. 39 4 Advanced Features Playback w MODE 1 2 3 4 5 6 5 PLAYING BACK MOVIES (VIDEO) ..................... 56 PLAYBACK MENU 2 Basic Photography BASIC OPERATION GUIDE .................................... 18 q MODE 3 Advanced Features Photography q MODE TAKING PICTURES (| AUTO MODE) ............. 21 I Viewfinder Lamp Display .............................. 25 Number of Available Frames ........................... 26 USING AF/AE LOCK ............................................ 27 FRAMING GUIDELINE FUNCTION ..................... 29 q/u MODE SELECTING | AUTO OR W MANUAL ........... 41 PHOTOGRAPHY MENU OPERATION/ PHOTOGRAPHY MENU OPTIONS ......................... 42 PHOTOGRAPHY MENU p ERASING SINGLE · ALL FRAMES/ FORMATTING ................................................. 58 kPROTECTING IMAGES FRAME/ALL ............. 62 iHOW TO SPECIFY PRINT OPTIONS (DPOF) ... 66 iDPOF SET FRAME ......................................... 67 r RECORDING VOICE MEMOS ........................ 71 w MODE PLAYING BACK VOICE MEMOS ........................ 74 USING THE ZOOM .............................................. 30 q MODE 4 e MACRO (CLOSE-UP) PHOTOGRAPHY ......... 31 ySETTING QUALITY MODE (NO. OF RECORDED PIXELS FOR STILL IMAGES) ........................... 44 =SELF-TIMER PHOTOGRAPHY ....................... 45 tCONTINUOUS SHOOTING ............................. 47 tTop 4-frame Continuous Shooting ............... 48 }Final 4-frame Continuous Shooting ............. 48 5 Settings gADJUSTING THE MONITOR BRIGHTNESS ...... 76 gADJUSTING THE VOLUME ................................. 77 gUSING SET­ UP ................................................... 78 I SET­ UP Menu Options (Date/time setting, etc.) ... 79 System Expansion Options ................................. 88 Accessories Guide .............................................. 89 Notes on Using Your Camera Correctly .............. 91 Notes on the Power Supply ................................. 92 Notes on Using the Battery (NP-60) ................ 92 AC Power Adapter .......................................... 94 Notes on the SmartMediaTM ................................ 95 Warning Displays ................................................ 97 Troubleshooting ................................................. 100 Explanation of Terms ........................................ 103 Specifications .................................................... 105 Safety Notes ...................................................... 108 EC Declaration of Conformity ............................ 111 Preface I Test Shots Prior to Photography For particularly important photographs (such as weddings and overseas trips), always take a test photograph and view the image to make sure that the camera is functioning normally. 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. quantities of water and induce vomiting. Then seek medical assistance. Camera Features and Accessories Camera Features h 2.1 million effective pixels h 1/2.7-inch Super CCD provides high quality images with 2304 × 1728 (4.0 million) recorded pixels h High-performance 3× optical zoom h Compact and lightweight aluminum-magnesium alloy body h Quick, responsive operation with a 2.5-second startup and 1.3 seconds between shots. h Auto focus with macro function h Manual photography mode lets you set your own photography settings. h High-sensitivity photography (1 mode only) h Image checking function automatically plays back the image for about 2 seconds after you take a picture. h Maximum 3.6× seamless digital zoom h Playback zoom function (up to 14.4×) h Continuous shooting function h Movie shooting function (with sound) h Voice Memo function for easy photography information recording h 1.5-inches 114,000-pixels low-temperature polysilicon TFT LCD monitor h Recharge or connect to your PC simply by placing the FinePix F401 in its cradle (sold separately) h Easy high-speed image file transfer via the USB connection h Conforms to "Design for Camera File system" standard and Exif ver 2.2 for digital cameras "Design for Camera File system" standard and Exif format are formulated by the Japanese Electronic and Information Association (JEITA) Accessories h SmartMedia (16MB, 3.3V) (1) Supplied with: · Anti-static case (1) · Index label (1) I Notes on Electrical Interference If the camera is to be used in hospitals or aircrafts, please note that this camera may cause interference to other equipment in the hospital or aircraft. For details, please check with the applicable regulations. I Notes on Copyright Images recorded using your digital camera system cannot be used in ways that infringe copyright laws without the consent of the owner, unless intended only for personal use. Note that some restrictions apply to the photographing of stage performances, entertainments and exhibits, even when intended purely for personal use. Users are also asked to note that the transfer of memory cards containing images or data protected under copyright laws is only permissible within the restrictions imposed by those copyright laws. I 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 NP-60 Rechargeable Battery (1) Soft case included I Trademark Information h IBM PC/AT is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corp. of the U.S.A. h iMac and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. 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 SmartMedia is a trademark of Toshiba Corporation. h Other company or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective companies. h Strap (1) h AC-5VS/AC-5VHS AC Power Adapter (1) Approx. 2 m (6.6 ft.) connection cord I Liquid Crystal If the LCD monitor or display panel is damaged, take particular care with the liquid crystal in the monitor or panel. If any of the following situations arise, take the urgent action indicated. h If liquid crystal comes in contact with your skin Wipe the area with a cloth and then wash thoroughly with running water and soap. h If liquid crystal gets into your eye Flush the affected eye with clean water for at least 15 minutes and then seek medical assistance. h If liquid crystal is swallowed Flush your mouth thoroughly with water. Drink large h USB Interface Set (1) · CD-ROM: Software for FinePix EX (1) · FinePix F401 Special USB cable with Noise Suppression core (1) · Software Quick Start Guide (1) I 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 h Owner's Manual (this manual) (1) 7 Nomenclature Shutter button Flash (P.32) Refer to the pages in parentheses for information on using the camera features. Flash control sensor Microphone Self-timer lamp (P.46) POWER switch (P.15) Lens/Lens cover (USB) socket Cradle connection socket (P.82 84) Attaching the strap Viewfinder window Speaker (P.77) Mode switch Still photography mode (P.21) Playback mode (P.35) Movie (video) mode (P.52) (a) d/ Macro button (P.31) (b) / Zoom button (P.19) c/ Flash button (P.32) Viewfinder (P.23) Viewfinder lamp (P.25) LCD monitor MENU/OK button (P.18) BACK button (P.18) DISP button (P.18, 29, 36) Strap mount Battery compartment (P.12) Battery release catch (P.12) 1 2 DC IN 5V (power input) socket (P.14) Tripod mount Battery cover (P.12, 13) SmartMedia eject button (P.13) 8 SmartMedia slot (P.13) 9 Nomenclature (Sample display) Example of LCD Monitor Text Display: Still photography mode Flash Sensitivity (Only displayed for 800 or 1600) Photography mode Continuous shooting EV (Exposure compensat ...