User manual FUJIFILM FINEPIX F410

Getting Ready Using the Camera Advanced Features Settings Software Installation Camera Connection BL00258-201 (1) Warning To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. 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. For customers in the U.S.A. Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE -- 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. 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. For customers in Canada CAUTION This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. 2 Please read the Safety Notes (P.130) and make sure you understand them before using the camera. 3 Contents Warning ................................................................ 2 Preface ................................................................. 6 Accessories included ............................................. 7 Nomenclature/Attaching the strap ........................ 8 nRed-Eye Reduction ..................................... 35 z Forced Flash ................................................ 35 bSuppressed Flash ........................................ 36 vSlow Synchro ............................................... 36 } Final 4-frame Continuous Shooting ............. 60 dEV (EXPOSURE COMPENSATION) .............. 61 aWHITE BALANCE (SELECTING THE LIGHT SOURCE) .............. 62 MOVIE MODE w MODE 1 Getting Ready LOADING THE BATTERY AND xD-Picture CardTM ... 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 ................................. 18 To change the date display format ....................... 18 SELECTING THE LANGUAGE ................................. 20 VIEWING YOUR IMAGES (PLAYBACK) ............. 37 Fast Forwarding Images .................................. 37 MULTI-FRAME PLAYBACK ................................. 38 PLAYBACK ZOOM ............................................... 39 Saving Trimmed Images .................................. 40 ERASING SINGLE FRAME ................................. 41 TSHOOTING MOVIES ....................................... 63 w MODE PLAYING BACK MOVIES .................................... 66 I Playing back movies .................................... 67 PLAYBACK MENU PRE-INSTALLATION CHECKLIST .......................... 88 Hardware and software requirements .................. 88 INSTALLATION ON A Windows PC ......................... 90 Load the CD-ROM into your PC ........................... 90 INSTALLATION ON A Mac OS 8.6 TO 9.2 .............. 91 Pre-installation Checklist ...................................... 91 Check the system software settings ..................... 92 From FinePixViewer installation to restart ............ 92 INSTALLATION ON A Mac OS X ............................. 95 Pre-installation Checklist ...................................... 95 From FinePixViewer installation to restart ............ 97 1 2 3 4 5 6 5 3 Advanced Features _ PHOTO MODE STILL IMAGE/MOVIE p ERASING SINGLE · ALL FRAMES ................. 68 k PROTECTING IMAGES FRAME/SET ALL/RESET ALL ... 71 r RECORDING VOICE MEMOS ........................ 75 w MODE 6 Camera Connection CAMERA CONNECTION ......................................... 99 USING THE AC POWER ADAPTER ..................... 100 USE AT DSC MODE .............................................. 101 DISCONNECTING THE CAMERA ......................... 104 USING FinePixViewer ............................................ 106 UNINSTALLING THE SOFTWARE ........................ 107 System Expansion Options ............................... 109 Accessories Guide ............................................ 110 Notes on Using Your Camera Correctly ........... 112 Notes on the Power Supply .............................. 113 Notes on Using the Battery (NP-60) ............. 113 AC Power Adapter ........................................ 115 Notes on the xD-Picture CardTM ....................... 117 Warning Displays .............................................. 119 Troubleshooting ................................................ 122 Explanation of Terms ........................................ 125 Specifications .................................................... 127 Safety Notes ..................................................... 130 EC Declaration of Conformity ........................... 134 2 Using the Camera BASIC OPERATION GUIDE .................................... 21 q MODE QUALITY SETTINGS IN STILL PHOTOGRAPHY (q) MODE .................... 43 QUALITY SETTINGS IN MOVIE (T) MODE ...... 44 fSENSITIVITY ................................................... 45 FinePix COLOR .................................................... 47 _ PHOTO MODE PLAYBACK PLAYING BACK VOICE MEMOS ........................ 78 I Playing back voice memos ........................... 79 4 Settings 6ADJUSTING THE MONITOR BRIGHTNESS ADJUSTING THE VOLUME ............................ 80 gUSING SET­UP ............................................... 82 I SET-UP Menu Options ................................. 83 SET­UP SHOOTING STILL IMAGES (| AUTO MODE) .... 23 I Viewfinder Lamp Display .............................. 27 Number of Available Frames ........................... 28 USING AF/AE LOCK ............................................ 29 FRAMING GUIDELINE FUNCTION ..................... 31 q/u MODE iHOW TO SPECIFY PRINT OPTIONS (DPOF) ... 48 ª DPOF ALL RESET ........................................... 52 q MODE USING THE ZOOM .............................................. 32 q MODE SELECTING | AUTO OR W MANUAL ............... 54 PHOTOGRAPHY MENU OPERATION/ PHOTOGRAPHY MENU OPTIONS ......................... 55 PHOTOGRAPHY MENU POWER SAVE ..................................................... 84 FORMAT .............................................................. 85 SET FRAME NO. MEMORY ................................ 86 4 eMACRO (CLOSE-UP) PHOTOGRAPHY ......... 33 z FLASH ............................................................. 34 Auto Flash Mode (no icon) ............................... 34 =SELF-TIMER PHOTOGRAPHY ....................... 57 tCONTINUOUS SHOOTING ............................. 59 t Top 4-frame Continuous Shooting .............. 60 5 Software Installation THE SOFTWARE COMPONENTS .......................... 87 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 cost of photography or the loss of income from photography) incurred as a result of faults with this product. note that this camera may cause interference to other equipment in the hospital or aircraft. For details, please check with the applicable regulations. Accessories included h16MB, xD-Picture CardTM (1) Included with : Anti-static case (1) hNP-60 Rechargeable Battery (1) Soft case included 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. 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 xD-Picture Card containing images or data protected under copyright laws is only permissible within the restrictions imposed by those copyright laws. I Trademark Information h 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 QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks used under license. The QuickTime logo is registered in the U.S. and other countries. h Adobe Acrobat ® Reader ® is a trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated of the U.S. 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 Strap (1) h AC-5VW AC Power Adapter (1) 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 quantities of water and induce vomiting. Then seek medical assistance. hUSB Interface Set (1) · CD-ROM : Software for FinePix SX (1) · Special USB cable with Noise Suppression core (1) hOwner's Manual (this manual) (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 I Notes on Electrical Interference If the camera is to be used in hospitals or aircrafts, please 7 Nomenclature Shutter button Flash (P.34) Refer to the pages in parentheses for information on using the camera features. Flash control sensor Mode switch Still photography mode (P.23) () Playback mode (P.37) Movie mode (P.44, 63) / Macro button (P.33) ( ) / Zoom button (P.21) / Flash button (P.34) Microphone Self-timer lamp (P.58) Viewfinder window Speaker (P.80) Power switch (P.15) Lens/Lens cover (USB) socket Cradle connection socket (P.101, 105) Viewfinder (P.25) Viewfinder lamp (P.27) LCD monitor MENU/OK button (P.22) BACK button (P.22) DISP button (P.22, 31, 38) Tripod mount Strap mount Photo mode button (P.22) Battery cover (P.12, 13) Attaching the strap 1 2 DC IN 5V (power input) socket (P.14) Battery compartment (P.12) Battery release catch (P.12) xD-Picture Card slot (P.13) 8 9 Nomenclature (Sample display) Example of LCD Monitor Text Display : Still photography mode Macro (close-up) Flash Sensitivity (Only displayed for 800) Still photography mode EV (Exposure compensation) White balance Zoom bar Date Self-Timer Continuous shooting Quality mode Number of remaining shots Battery level warning AF warning Camera shake warning AF frame 1 Getting Ready LOADING THE BATTERY AND xD-Picture CardTM xD-Picture CardTM (sold separately) DPC-16 (16MB) DPC-64 (64MB) DPC-256 (256MB) DPC-32 (32MB) DPC-128 (128MB) Compatible Batteries Use only the special Rechargeable Battery NP-60. The use of other brands of rechargeable battery could cause faults or damage to the camera. NP-60 Rechargeable Battery (1) 1 NP -60 Terminals Indicator Playback frame number Playback mode DPOF Protection Voice memo Zoom bar Date Battery level warning Front Back Example of LCD Monitor Text Display : Playback mode ! G Operation of this camera is only guaranteed when it ! G The battery is not fully charged at shipment and must be charged up before being used. ! G Do not stick labels onto the battery as this could cause the battery to become jammed inside the camera. ! G See P.113, 114 for notes on the battery. ! G Because xD-Picture Cards are small, they can be is used with FUJIFILM xD-Picture Card. 10 accidentally swallowed by small children. Be sure to store xD-Picture Cards out of the reach of small children. If a child accidentally swallows an xDPicture Card, seek medical advice immediately. ! G See P.117, 118 for more information on xD-Picture Cards. 11 LOADING THE BATTERY AND xD-Picture CardTM 1 0 2 0 4 0 3 0 Indicator 2 0 0 1 1 Indicator Battery release catch xD-Picture Card slot 1 Slide the battery cover out to open it. 2 Hold the battery so that the arrow markings are aligned. 3 Use your finger to pull the battery release catch in the direction shown and insert the battery. 4 Check that the battery is locked in place. N To remove the battery N Open the battery cover and pull the battery release catch in the direction indicated to release the battery. 1 Firmly insert the xD-Picture Card all the way into the xD-Picture Card slot with the indicator on the card aligned with the indicator in the slot. 2 Close the battery cover. ! G Do not apply excessive force to the battery cover. Never open the battery cover while the camera is still switched on. This could damage the xDPicture Card or corrupt the image files on the xD-Picture Card. ! G If you open the battery cover while the camera is still When you 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. You can then pull the xD-Picture Card the rest of the way out. N Replacing an xD-Picture Card N ! G Always 12 switch the camera off when removing the battery. switched on, the camera is automatically switched off to protect the xD-Picture Card. ! G The xD-Picture Card will not slide fully into the slot if it is inserted facing the wrong way. Be careful not to apply excessive force to the xD-Picture Card. ! When storing an xD-Picture Card, always place the G card in the special case or special carrying case. ! G Take care not to remove your finger too quickly after the lock is released, as the card may spring completely out of the slot. 13 CHARGING THE BATTERY Using the AC Power Adapter Use the AC power adapter to avoid losing power at inconvenient times, such as when you are downloading photographed images to your computer. Using the AC power adapter also allows you to take pictures and play back images without worrying about depleting the battery. hCompatible AC power adapters AC-5VW/AC-5VS/AC-5VHS/AC-5VH SWITCHING ON AND OFF SETTING THE DATE AND TIME 1 ON OFF 2 DC IN 5V socket 1 ! G Use only the FUJIFILM products listed above. ! G See P.115 for notes on using the AC power adapter. ! G Only connect or disconnect the AC power adapter when 14 Check that the camera is switched off. Plug the AC power adapter connector into the DC IN 5V socket on the camera and then plug the adapter itself into the main power outlet. The self timer lamp lights (blue) and battery charging begins. When charging is completed, the self-timer lamp switches off. A fully discharged battery takes roughly 3 hours to fully recharge (at an ambient temperature of +21°C to +25°C (+70°F to +77°F)). the camera is switched off. Connecting or disconnecting the AC power adapter while the camera is switched on temporarily interrupts the power supply to the camera, so that images or movies being shot at the time are not recorded. Failing to switch the camera off first can also result in damage to the xDPicture Card or malfunctions during PC connection. ! G Charging times increase at low temperatures. ! G If the self-timer lamp blinks during charging, a charging error has occurred and the battery cannot be charged. If this occurs, see P.122. ! G Switching the camera on during charging interrupts the charging. ! G You can charge the battery more quickly by using the BC-65 Battery Charger (sold separately) (P.110). ! G The shape of the plug and socket-outlet depends on the country of use. Slide the POWER switch to turn the camera on and off. When you switch the camera on, the viewfinder lamp lights (green). If the "q/T" mode is selected, the lens cover opens and the lens slides out. Avoid pressing on the lens so as not to damage precision components. Obstructing the lens will cause a malfunction or fault and the "ß" or "´" message will appear. Take care also not to get fingerprints on the camera lens as this will result in impaired image quality in your shots. When you first switch the camera on, the date is cleared. Press the "MENU/OK" button to set the date and time. ! G To set the date and time later, press the "BACK" button. ! G If you do not set the date and time, this confirmation screen will appear each time you switch the camera on. ! G When you switch the camera on, the self timer lamp lights for about 5 seconds. ! G If you load the battery while the camera's POWER switch is set to ON, the viewfinder lamp/self timer lamp lights briefly. This is normal and does not indicate a fault. Continued on next page... 15 SETTING THE DATE AND TIME 3 4 1 00 13 0 2 2 1 0 1 0 2 0 1 0 2 1 Press "d" or "c" to select Year, Month, Day, Hour or Minute. 2 Press "a" or "b" to set the number. ! G If you hold down "a" or "b", the numbers change continuously. ! G When the time displayed passes "12:00", the AM/PM setting automatically switches. ! G Settings such as the date and time are not set at the time of Once you have set the date and time, press the "MENU/OK" button. Pressing the "MENU/OK" button switches the camera to Photography or Playback mode. If the SET­UP screen reappears, press the "MENU/OK" button again. 1 Press the "MENU/OK" button. 2 Press "d" or "c" to select "g" OPTION and then press "a" or "b" to select "SET­UP". 3 Press the "MENU/OK" button. 1 Press "a" or "b" to select "DATE/TIME". 2 Press "c". 16 purchase and are cleared if the camera is left for a long period with the battery removed. Once the AC power adapter has been connected or a fully charged battery has been fitted for 2 hours or more, the settings are retained for roughly 6 hours even when the camera has no power supply (AC power adapter disconnected and battery removed). ! G You cannot set the seconds. 17 SETTING THE DATE AND TIME Changing the date and time To change the date display format N Checking the remaining battery charge N Switch the camera on and check that no battery level warning (Z, X or C) is displayed on the LCD monitor. If the "º" is displayed, the battery is fully charged. Lit white Lit white Lit red Blinking red 00 13 000 245 0 1 0 2 ! G The above estimates are for the still photography modes. In Playback mode, the transition from "X" to "C" may take less time. ! G When the battery runs flat, the "C" is displayed and the camera automatically stops operating. When this occurs, the 1 There is ample remaining battery charge. (Displayed for only 3 seconds when the camera is switched on or the mode is changed.) 2 The battery is approximately half charged. (Displayed for only 3 seconds when the camera is switched on or the mode is changed.) 3 Battery charge low. Replace or recharge the battery as it will run out shortly. 4 The battery is exhausted. The display will shortly go blank and the camera will stop working. Replace or recharge the battery. 1 1 Press the "MENU/OK" button. 2 Press "d" or "c" to select "g" OPTION and then press "a" or "b" to select "SET­UP". 3 Press the "MENU/OK" button. 4 Press "a" or "b" to select "DATE/TIME". 5 Press "c". See P.16 for information on setting the date and 18 time. 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. Setting Explanation YYYY.MM.DD Displays the date in the "year.month. day" format. MM/DD/YYYY Displays the date in the "month/day/ year" format. DD.MM.YYYY Displays the date in the "day.month. year" format. camera may continue operating if you switch it back on even if you haven't loaded a new or fully charged battery. However, this may cause malfunctions that could lead to camera damage, such as the camera shutting down without retracting the lens. Always load a new or fully charged battery. ! G Due to the nature of the battery, the battery low warning may appear early when the camera is used in cold locations. This is normal and does not indicate a fault. We recommend that you warm the battery in your pocket or a similar location before use. N Power Save Function N If the camera is not used in any way for approx. 30 seconds when the camera functions are enabled, this function temporarily switches features such as the LCD monitor off to reduce power consumption (P.84). If the camera is then left unused for a further period (2 minutes or 5 minutes), the Power Save function automatically switches the camera off. To switch the camera back on, slide the Power switch to the side to turn the camera off briefly and then turn it back on. 19 SELECTING THE LANGUAGE 1 00 13 0 2 BASIC OPERATIONBASIC GUIDE Photography Camera Using 2 Basic the OPERATION GUIDE 2 0 1 2 0 You've read the chapter on getting ready and the camera is now set up and ready to take pictures. The Basic Photography section explains the three basic steps of "taking pictures", "viewing pictures" and "erasing pictures". Master the basic steps by actually trying them out on the camera as you go. Switching between still photography, playback and movies Slide the Mode switch to select the mode. Main actions performed by " ( )", " ( )", " " and " " When the Mode switch is set to " Switches Macro ( Sets the flash ( Zoom ). ": ) on and off. 2 ": Still image : Still photography. When the Mode switch is set to " 1 Press the "MENU/OK" button to display the menu screen. 2 Press "a", "b", "d" or "c" to select "SET­UP" from the "g" OPTION menu. 3 Press the "MENU/OK" button. 1 The "SET­UP" screen appears. Use "a" or "b" to select "LANGUAGE". 2 Press "c" to select " ", "ENGLISH", "FRANCAIS", "DEUTSCH", "ESPANOL" or " ". You can cycle through the language settings by pressing "c". Playback : Play back still images, movies or sound, and record sound. Movie : Movie photography (P.63). Playback zoom, start/stop movie or sound playback. Change frame or (in a movie) frame advance. When the Mode switch is set to " Digital Zoom only ": 20 ! G The screens in this manual are shown in English. ! G See P.82, 83 for more information on the "g " OPTION menu. N Conventions used in the Owner's Manual N In the Owner's Manual, black triangles are used to indicate up, down ( , ) and left, right ( , ) respectively. 21 BASIC OPERATION GUIDE MENU/OK button Displays the menu screen when you are shooting or playing back images. You also press this button to confirm a menu selection. DISP button You can use this button to select the LCD monitor display. When shooting : Switches the LCD monitor on and off or displays the framing guides. During playback : Switches text display on and off or selects multiframe playback. UMODE SHOOTING STILL IMAGES (| AUTO MODE) 2 1 ON BACK button Press this button to stop a procedure midway through. 2 Photo mode ( ) button During shooting : Allows you to select the resolution, sensitivity and "FinePix COLOR" settings. During playback : Allows you to specify the print order (DPOF) settings. selection. Turn the camera on and set the Mode switch to "U". When you are taking shots using the viewfinder, you can make the battery last longer by pressing the "DISP" button to switch the LCD monitor off. h Photography range : Approx. 60 cm ( 2 ft. ) to infinity N Displaying the On-screen Help N Instructions for the next step in the procedure are displayed at the bottom of the LCD monitor. Press the button indicated. Press the "DISP" button to use the zoom or the "MENU/OK" button to crop the image. Brace your elbows against your sides and hold the camera with both hands. Position the thumb of your right hand so that it is handy for using the zoom. ! G For 22 ! G Cannot switch the LCD monitor off in Macro mode. ! G If a " ", " ", "° " or "" message appears, see P.119. subjects closer than 60 cm (2 ft.), use Macro photography (P.33). ! G The image will be blurred if the camera moves when taking the picture (camera shake). Use a tripod to avoid camera shake, particularly for shots in dark locations when the flash is set to Suppressed Flash mode. Continued on next page... 23 q MODE SHOOTING STILL IMAGES (| AUTO MODE) 3 4 5 AF frame 6 LCD monitor Take care to hold the camera so that your fingers or the strap do not cover the lens, flash or flash control sensor. If the lens, flash or flash control sensor is obscured by your fingers or the camera strap, you may not be able to obtain the correct brightness (exposure) for your shot. Zoom bar AF frame When you are using the viewfinder to take a picture at a distance of 0.6 m to 1.5 m (2.0 ft. to 4.9 ft.), only the shaded area in the figure is photographed. 2 ! G To To zoom in on the subject, press "a" (PTELE). To zoom out, press " b " ({ WIDE). A "zoom bar" appears on the LCD monitor when you zoom in or out. h Optical zoom focal length (35 mm camera equivalent) Approx. 38 mm - 114 mm (1.5 in. to 4.5 in.) Maximum zoom scale : 3× Viewfinder ! G There may be some unevenness in the brightness at 24 the lower edge of the LCD monitor. This is normal and does not indicate a fault. This does not affect the photographed image. ! G Check that the lens is clean. If it is dirty, clean the lens as described on P.112. ! G If you use the flash in very dusty conditions or when it is snowing, white dots may appear in the image due to the flash reflecting off the dust particles or snowflakes. Try taking the shot with the flash switched off. Using the viewfinder or LCD monitor, frame your shot so that the subject fills the entire AF (Auto Focus) frame. ! G Zooming stops briefly when the camera switches between optical zoom and digital zoom (P.32). Press the same zoom button again to switch zoom modes. ! G If your subject is not in the center of the picture, use AF/AE lock to take the picture (P.29). center the photographed area accurately, you should use the LCD monitor to take the shot. ! G In some conditions it may be difficult to see your subject clearly on the LCD monitor (such as in sunny weather outdoors or when you are shooting dimly lit scenes). In such situations, use the viewfinder to take the shot. ! G The image shown on the LCD monitor before you take the shot may differ in its brightness, color, etc. from the image actually recorded. If necessary, play back the recorded image to check it (P.37). Continued on next page... 25 q MODE SHOOTING STILL IMAGES (| AUTO MODE) 7 Bebeep 8 I Viewfinder Lamp Display Click Display Lit green Blinking green Blinking green Ready to shoot. Status AF/AE operating or camera shake/AF warning (ready to shoot). Power save (sleep mode). If you press the shutter button down fully without releasing it, the camera makes a clicking noise and takes the picture. The camera then records the photographed image. Blinking green and orange Recording data to the xD-Picture Card (ready to shoot). alternately Lit orange Recording data to the xD-Picture Card (not ready to shoot). Blinking orange Blinking red Charging the flash (flash will not fire). ixD-Picture Card-related warning. The xD-Picture Card is not loaded, is not formatted, is incorrectly formatted or has a write-protect sticker attached. xD-Picture Card full. xD-Picture Card fault. iLens operation error. Detailed warning messages are displayed on the LCD monitor (P.119-121). ! G You can adjust the volume of the camera operation 2 When you press the shutter button down halfway, the camera emits a short double-beep and focuses on your subject (the viewfinder lamp (green) changes from blinking to steady). At that point, the AF frame on the LCD monitor becomes smaller and the camera sets the shutter speed and aperture. ! G If the camera does not emit a short double-beep and "V" appears on the LCD monitor, the camera cannot focus. ! G When you press the shutter button down halfway, the image 26 for the camera to focus), try standing about 2 m (6.6 ft.) from your subject to take the picture. ! G If "V" is displayed on the screen (e.g. the shot is too dark on the screen freezes temporarily. However, this image is not the recorded image. noises ("bebeep" and "click") or switch them off altogether in the SET­UP menu (P.82, 83). ! G There is a slight delay between the shutter button being pressed and the shot being taken. If necessary, play back the shot to check the image. ! G If you press the shutter button down fully in one motion, the shot is taken without the AF frame changing. ! G When you take a picture, the viewfinder lamp lights orange (camera not ready) before switching back to green to indicate that the camera is again ready for shooting. ! G The viewfinder lamp flashes orange while the flash is charging. If the LCD monitor is switched on, the screen may go dark for a moment. This is normal and does not indicate a fault. ! G See P.119-121 for information on the warning displays. N Subjects Not Suitable for Autofocus N Though the FinePix F410 uses an accurate autofocus mechanism, it may have difficulty focusing or not be able to focus at all on the types of subject and situation listed below. In such cases, the image may be out of focus. h Very shiny subjects such as a mirror or car body. h Subjects photographed through glass. h Subjects that do not reflect well, such as hair or fur. h Subjects with no substance, such as smoke or flames. h When the subject is dark. h When there is very little contrast between the subject and the background (such as white walls or subjects dressed in the same color as the background). h Subjects moving at high speed. h When something other than your subject is close to the AF frame, has contrasting areas of light and dark and is either closer or further away than your subject (as when you photograph someone against a background with strongly contrasting elements). For subjects of this type, use AF/AE lock (P.29). 27 q MODE SHOOTING STILL IMAGES (| AUTO MODE) q MODE USING AF/AE LOCK 2 Number of Available Frames The number of available shots is displayed on the LCD monitor. 1 ! G See P.43 for information on changing the image quality. ! G The default image quality "y" set at shipment is 1. I Standard number of shots per xD-Picture Card This is the standard number of shots displayed for a new xD-Picture Card that was formatted on the camera. Because the amount of data recorded varies depending on the subject, the number of available shots may not decrease when recording ends, or may decrease by 2 frames. The discrepancy between the standard number of available shots and the actual number of available shots increases in proportion to the capacity of the xD-Picture Card. Quality Number of recorded pixels DPC-16 (16MB) DPC-32 (32MB) DPC-64 (64MB) DPC-128 (128MB) DPC-256 (256MB) ~ 6M 2816 × 2120 10 21 43 86 173 ` 3M 2048 × 1536 19 40 81 162 325 1 1M 1280 × 960 33 68 137 275 550 ! 0.3M 640 × 480 122 247 497 997 1997 In a shot with this type of composition, the subjects (two people in this case) are not in the AF frame. If the shot is taken at this point, the subjects will not be in focus. Move the camera slightly so that one of the subjects in the AF frame. 2 N AF (Autofocus) /AE (Auto exposure) Lock N On the FinePix F410, when you press the shutter button down half way, the focus and exposure settings are fixed (AF/AE lock). If you want to focus on a subject that is off to one side of the image or if you want to set the exposure before you compose the final shot, lock the AF and AE settings and then compose and shoot your picture to get the best results. 28 Continued on next page... 29 q MODE USING AF/AE LOCK Bebeep q MODE FRAMING GUIDELINE FUNCTION Scene Use this frame when you want to position your main subject in the center of the frame or when you want to align your shot with the horizon. This feature provides a clear guide to the subject size and the overall balance of the shot so that you get exactly the shot you want. LCD monitor ON Framing Guideline displayed LCD monitor OFF 3 4 Click 2 Without moving the camera, press the shutter button down halfway (AF/AE lock). Check that the AF frame on the LCD monitor has shrunk and the green viewfinder lamp has stopped blinking and is now lit. Continue to hold the shutter button down halfway. Move the camera back to the original image and then fully press down on the shutter button. You can select the Framing Guideline function in the "q" still photography mode. The LCD monitor display changes each time you press the "DISP" button. Press the "DISP" button until "Framing Guideline" appears. ! G You can reapply the AF/AE lock as many times as 30 ! G The AF/AE lock operates in all photography modes and can be used to ensure excellent results. you like before releasing the shutter. ! G The framing guideline is not recorded on the image. ! G The lines in the scene frame roughly divide the recorded pixels into three equal parts horizontally and vertically. When the image is printed, the resulting print may be shifted slightly from the scene frame. N Important N Always use the AF/AE lock to compose your picture. Failing to use the AF/AE lock may result in the image being out of focus. 31 q/T MODE USING THE ZOOM Zoom bar display Digital zoom Optical zoom q MODE e MACRO (CLOSE-UP) PHOTOGRAPHY 0 1 0 2 Selecting Macro mode allows you to take closeup shots. G Effective Photography Range : Approx. 10 cm to 80 cm (4 in to 31 in.). You can operate the optical zoom using the zoom buttons. You can also use the digital zoom when the quality setting is " ", "1", "!" or "MOVIE" (# or $). However, this only applies when you are using the LCD monitor to take pictures. h Optical zoom focal distance (35 mm camera equivalent) Approx. 38 mm to 114 mm Maximum zoom scale : 3× h Digital zoom focal distance (35 mm camera equivalent) `: Approx. 114 mm to 157 mm Maximum zoom scale : Approx. 1.4× 1: Approx. 114 mm to 251 mm Maximum zoom scale : 2.2× !: Approx. 114 mm to 502 mm Maximum zoom scale : 4.4× The position of the " I" on the zoom bar indicates the current zoom setting. hIf the " I " is above the dividing line, the digital zoom is being used. If it is below the line, the optical zoom is being used. hPress "P(a)" or "{(b)" to move the " I ". hWhen you switch between digital zoom and optical zoom, the " I " stops moving. Press the button for the same direction again to start the " I " moving again. Also, set the flash functions according to the given circumstances. For subjects closer than 30 cm (1.0 ft.), the flash mode should be set to Suppressed Flash (P.36). 2 ! G Macro photography is automatically cancelled in the following situations : · When you switch to Movie mode · When the camera is switched off ! G If you are shooting in a dark location (when the "\" camera shake warning icon is displayed), use a tripod to prevent camera shake. ! G You cannot use the digital zoom for image quality of "~". ! G The digital zoom cannot be used in high-sensitivity photography (f800). ! G See P.43, 44 for information on changing the quality ! G If setting. the image goes out of focus when you use the zoom, press the shutter button down halfway to refocus. 32 ! G See P.64 for information on using the zoom when shooting movies. If you use the viewfinder to take a picture in Macro mode, the field visible through the viewfinder does not match the field actually photographed because the viewfinder and lens are in different positions. Accordingly, you should use the LCD monitor to take pictures in Macro mode. 1 Set the Mode switch to "q". 2 Press the "e" Macro button (d). The "e" appears on the LCD monitor indicating that you can take close-up shots. To cancel Macro mode, press the "e" Macro button (d) again. ! G When you set the mode, the "e" is briefly displayed larger. ! G The LCD monitor automatically switches on. ! G You cannot switch the LCD monitor off. ! G The LCD monitor automatically switches on and cannot be switched off. ! G The lens is fixed at the wide-angle zoom setting and only the digital zoom can be used. 33 q MODE I FLASH 0 1 0 2 No icon Auto Flash Mode (no icon) Use this mode for ordinary photography. The flash fires automatically as required by the shooting conditions. n Red-Eye Reduction Use this mode to ensure that the subject's eyes appear natural when photographing people in low-light conditions. The flash fires a pre-flash just before the picture is taken and then fires again to take the actual picture. I Forced Flash Use this mode to photograph backlit scenes, such as a subject against a window or in the shade of a tree, or to obtain the correct colors when you are shooting under lighting such as fluorescent tubes. In this mode, the flash fires in bright as well as dark conditions. 2 You can choose from 5 flash modes according to the type of shot. 1 Set the Mode switch to "q". 2 The flash setting changes each time you press the "z" Flash button (c). The last flash mode displayed is selected. h Effective flash range (for | AUTO) Wide-angle : Approx. 0.4 m to 3.5 m (1.3 ft. to 11.5 ft.) Telephoto : Approx. 0.4 m to 2 m (1.3 ft. to 6.6 ft.) ! G If you use the flash in very dusty conditions or when ! 34 G The selected flash icon is briefly displayed larger. it is snowing, white dots may appear in the image due to the flash reflecting off the dust particles or snowflakes. Try taking the shot with the flash mode set to Suppressed Flash. ! G The flash charging time may increase if the charge remaining in the battery is low. ! G When you take a shot using the flash, you may see the video image disappear and the screen go dark as the flash charges. The viewfinder lamp blinks orange while the flash is charging. N Red-Eye Effect N When you use the flash to photograph people in low-light conditions, their eyes sometimes appear red in the picture. This is caused by the light of the flash reflecting off the inside of the eye. Use Red-Eye Reduction flash to effectively minimize the likelihood of the red-eye effect. Take the following measures to make Red-Eye Reduction more effective : h Get the subjects to look at the camera. h Get as close as possible to the subjects. Continued on next page... 35 q MODE I FLASH w MODE VIEWING YOUR IMAGES (PLAYBACK) 0 1 Fast Forwarding Images 0 2 b Suppressed Flash Use this mode for photography using indoor lighting, for shots taken through glass, and for photography in venues such as theaters or at indoor sporting events where the distance is too great for the flash to be effective. When you use Suppressed Flash, the Automatic White Balance function (P.126) operates so that natural colors are captured along with the ambience of the available light. v Slow Synchro This is a flash mode that uses a slow shutter speed. This allows you to take pictures of people at night that clearly show both your subjects and the night time backdrop. To prevent camera shake, always use a tripod. 2 1 Set the Mode switch to "Q". 2 You can press the "d" or "c" to move forward and backward respectively through your images. ! G When ! G If 36 you are shooting in Suppressed Flash mode in dark conditions, use a tripod to prevent camera shake. ! G See P.27, 119 for information on the camera shake warning. you set the Mode switch to "Q", the last image shot is displayed. ! G If the lens is extended during playback, the camera retracts the lens as a protective measure if the camera is not used for approximately 6 seconds. You can fast forward through the frames by holding down "d" or "c" for about 1 second during playback. ! G A progress bar is displayed to show the approximate playback position on the xD-Picture Card. ! G The image may be overexposed when you shoot bright scenes. You can use this camera to view still images recorded on the FinePix F410 or still images (excluding some uncompressed images) recorded on a FUJIFILM digital camera that supports xD-Picture Cards. N Still images that can be viewed N 37 w MODE MULTI-FRAME PLAYBACK 2 Text displayed No text displayed Multi-frame playback w MODE PLAYBACK ZOOM 2 00 13 0 2 1 0 1 0 2 1 In Playback mode, the display shown on the LCD monitor switches each time you press the "DISP" button. Press the "DISP" button until the multi-frame playback screen (9 frames) appears. Zoom bar 2 After you have zoomed in on your image, 1 Press the "DISP" button. 2 Press "a(P), b({)" or "d", "c" to zoom in on different parts of the image. 3 Press the "DISP" button again to revert to zoomed display. ! G The 38 LCD monitor text display disappears after approx. 3 seconds. ! G Playback zoom cannot be used with multi-frame playback. 1 Select a frame by pressing "d", "c", "a" or "b" to move the cursor (the orange box) to the desired frame. Press the "a " or "b " several times to switch to the previous page or the next page. 2 You can enlarge the selected image by pressing the "DISP" button again. Pressing the "a(P)" or "b({)" during single-frame playback zooms in (enlarges) or out on a still image. When you use this function, a zoom bar is displayed. On-screen help is also displayed at the bottom of the screen. h Zoom scales : ~ 2816 × 2120 pixel images : Max. 17.6× ` 2048 × 1536 pixel images : Max. 12.8× 1 1280 × 960 pixel images : Max. 8× ! 640 × 480 pixel images : Max. 4× ! G Pressing the "d " or " c " during zooming cancels zooming and moves to the next image. ! G Press the "BACK" button to return to normal unscaled display. 39