User manual FUJIFILM FINEPIX F50 FD

Getting Ready Using the Camera Advanced Features · Photography · Playback OWNER'S MANUAL This manual will show you how to use your FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA FinePix F50fd correctly. Please follow the instructions carefully. · Movie Settings Camera Connection Software Installation Appendices Troubleshooting BL00629-200(1) Warning To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. For customers in Canada CAUTION This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. For customers in the U.S.A. Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE 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. Please read the Safety Notes (separate note "Notes and Cautions") and make sure you understand them before using the camera. Perchlorate Material-special handling may apply, See http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/ perchlorate. 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 A/V cable, USB cable, and DC supply cord. 2 IMPORTANT NOTICE BEFORE OPENING THE CD-ROM PROVIDED BY FUJIFILM Corporation, PLEASE READ THIS END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT CAREFULLY. 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End User License Agreement This End User License Agreement ("Agreement") is an agreement between FUJIFILM Corporation ("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"- 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. 3 EC Declaration of Conformity We Name: Address: FUJIFILM Europe GmbH Heesenstrasse 31 40549 Dusseldorf, Germany declare that the product Product Name: FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA FinePix F50fd Manufacturer's Name: FUJIFILM Corporation Manufacturer's Address: 7-3, AKASAKA 9-CHOME, MINATO-KU, TOKYO 107-0052, JAPAN conforms to the following Standards: Safety: EN60065: 2002 EMC: EN55022: 2006 Classe B EN55024: 1998 + A1: 2001 + A2: 2003 EN61000-3-2: 2000 + A2: 2003 following the provision of the EMC Directive (2004/108/EC) and Low Voltage Directive (2006/95/EC). Dusseldorf, Germany Place August 1, 2007 Date Signature/Managing Director This product comes with batteries. When these are empty, you shouldn't throw them away but deliver them as domestic chemical refuse. 4 Disposal of Electric and Electronic Equipment in Private Households Disposal of used Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This symbol on the product, or in the manual and in the warranty, and/or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it should be taken to an applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences to the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. If your equipment contains easy removable batteries or accumulators please dispose these separately according to your local requirements. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you have purchased the product. In Countries outside the EU: If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities and ask for the correct way of disposal. 5 Contents Warning................................................................. 2 IMPORTANT ......................................................... 3 EC Declaration of Conformity................................ 4 Disposal of Electric and Electronic Equipment in Private Households ......................................... 5 Contents................................................................ 6 About this Manual ................................................. 9 Accessories Included .......................................... 10 Camera Parts and Features................................ 11 Example of LCD Monitor Text Display ................ 12 G Erasing the Images/Movies .......................... 42 Advanced Features -- Photography Using the Photography Functions -- Procedure of Setting ..................................... Setting the Shooting Mode ................................. B AUTO .............................................. NATURAL LIGHT ................................ NATURAL & d..................................... / SCENE POSITION...................... [H PORTRAIT] .................................... [ PORTRAIT ENHANCER] .............. [, LANDSCAPE]................................. [. SPORT] .......................................... [/ NIGHT] ([ LONG EXPOSURE]) ................. [ FIREWORKS] ................................. [ SUNSET] ........................................ [ SNOW]........................................... [ BEACH].......................................... [ UNDERWATER] ............................. [ MUSEUM]....................................... [ PARTY] ........................................... [ FLOWER] ........................................ [ TEXT]............................................. Charging Indicator Off Status Battery not loaded Fully charged (charging complete) Charging Battery fault during charging Action Load the battery to be charged. Remove the battery from the battery charger. ­ Unplug the battery charger and remove the battery from the battery charger. Notes on Using the Battery Charger Lit green Lit red Blinking red CAUTION · Unplug the battery charger from the power outlet when it is not in use. · If the terminals of battery are soiled, it may not be possible to charge it. Clean the battery terminals and battery charger terminals with a clean, dry cloth. · Charging times increase at low temperatures. · The NP-50 gradually loses its charge even when not used. Charge a NP-50 just before taking pictures (in the last day or two). Use with the following power supply cord set: Cord: UL Listed, Type SPT-2, No.18 AWG, rated 300V, 10A, minimum 4 ft (1.2m), maximum 10 ft (3m) long. One end terminates in a molded-on, parallel-blade, (nonpolarized) attachment plug with a 7A, 125V (NEMA 115P) configuration. · The battery and battery charger themselves will become warm due to the power stored inside them. This is normal and does not indicate a fault. Wherever possible, use the battery charger in a well-ventilated location. · There may be vibration noises from inside the battery charger during use. This is normal and does not indicate a fault. · The battery charger could cause interference if placed close to a radio during charging. In this event, move the radio and charger further apart. · Do not leave the battery charger in the following types of locations: · Extremely humidity or high temperatures, such as close to a heating appliance or in direct sunlight · Places with strong vibration · In very dusty places · The battery charger accepts input voltages of 100-240 V AC at 50 or 60 Hz and can be used all over the world. However, the shape of the plug and socket-outlet depends on the country of use. Consult your travel agent for details. 14 Loading the Battery Battery is required to operate the digital camera. At first, load the battery in the camera. Getting Ready 1 Open the battery cover. 2 Load the battery. Make sure that the indicators are aligned. Push the battery release catch aside while loading the battery. Check that the battery is firmly held in place. Battery release catch CHECK Check that the camera is turned off before opening the battery cover. Indicators CAUTION · Do not open the battery cover while the camera is on. This could damage the Memory Card or ruin the image files on the Memory Card. · Do not apply force to the battery cover. CAUTION Load the battery in the correct direction. Continued Q 15 Loading the Battery 3 Close the battery cover. MEMO If you want to use the camera powered by AC, the AC power adapter, AC-5VX, and DC coupler, CP-50 (both sold separately), are necessary. Refer to the manual provided with the AC-5VX and CP-50 for instructions. 16 Loading the Memory Card Although you can store pictures in the camera's internal memory, you can store many more images on the Memory Card (sold separately). You can use an xDPicture Card and SD Memory Card with the FinePix F50fd. In this Owner's Manual, these cards are expressed as "Memory Card". SD Memory Cards/SDHC Memory Cards They are operation-checked at FUJIFILM Corporation. Manufacturer: SanDisk MEMO · Compatible models will be updated in our web site: http://www.fujifilm.com/products/digital_cameras/index.html · Depending on the SD Memory Card, recording of movies may be interrupted. Use of above mentioned SD Memory Cards are recommended. · The camera is not compatible with multimedia cards. 2 Insert an xD-Picture Card. Getting Ready Gold marking Gold contact area Align the gold marking with the gold contact area, then insert an xD-Picture Card completely. (SD Memory Card) Gold marking 1 Open the battery cover. Gold contact area Align the gold marking with the gold contact area, then insert an SD Memory Card completely. Continued Q 17 Loading the Memory Card CAUTION Be sure to unlock the protection of the SD Memory Card before inserting it. If it is locked, recording/deleting images, as well as formatting are not available. To unlock the protection, slide the switch back, and the SD Memory Card will work normally. 3 Close the battery cover. Protection switch How to replace the Memory Card CAUTION · A new SD Memory Card or a card previously used on a PC or any device other than the camera should be formatted (p.113) on the camera before use. · Do not use a miniSD adaptor or a microSD adaptor which have exposed contact areas on the back. Use of these adaptors may cause a malfunction or damage due to the improper contacts. Push the Memory Card into the slot and then slowly remove your finger. The lock is released and the Memory Card is pushed out. 18 CAUTION · When storing Memory Cards, make sure that they are kept out of the reach of children. A Memory Card could be swallowed and cause suffocation. If a child swallows a Memory Card, seek medical attention or call emergency number right away. · If the Memory Card is oriented incorrectly, it will not go all the way into the slot. Do not apply force when inserting a Memory Card. · Note that the Memory Card may spring out if you release your finger quickly from the card immediately after the lock is released. · Operation of this camera is only guaranteed when it is used with FUJIFILM xD-Picture Card and operation checked SD Memory Card (p.17). · See p.135 for information on the xD-Picture Card, SD Memory Card and the internal memory. Z About internal memory Getting Ready ISO AUTO(800) AUTO(800) FinePix F50fd has internal memory that can store images without Memory Card. Y appears on the LCD monitor when internal memory is active. 12/ 31/ 12 31 2050 10: 10 00 AM When a Memory Card (sold separately) is inserted Record images: Record images to a Memory Card. Playback images: Playback images in a Memory Card. When a Memory Card (sold separately) is not inserted Record images: Record images to internal memory. Playback images: Playback images in internal memory. Z About images in the internal memory Images held in the camera's internal memory may be corrupted or erased due to problems such as camera faults. Save your important data to another media (i.e., DVD-R, CD-R, CD-RW, hard disk, etc.). It is possible to transfer saved images on the internal memory to a Memory Card (p.95). CAUTION Erase the unnecessary images in the internal memory. (p.42) MEMO · The size of an image file varies depending on the subject. For this reason, the number recorded may not represent the actual number of frames. · See p.154 for information on the standard number of available frames. 19 Turning On and Off Turning the camera on in Photography mode Press POWER down fully to turn the camera on. Press POWER again to turn the camera off. Turning the camera on in Playback mode Press w for about 1 second to turn the camera on in Playback mode. Press POWER to turn the camera off. MEMO MEMO Changes between Photography mode and Playback mode Press w during shooting to change to Playback mode. Press the shutter button down halfway to return to Photography mode. To change to Photography mode, press the shutter button down halfway. CAUTION · The lens moves and the lens cover opens when turning the camera on in Photography mode. Take care not to obstruct the lens. · Take care not to get fingerprints on the camera lens as this will result in impaired image quality in your shots. 20 Setting the language, date, and time When using the camera for the first time after purchasing, the language, date, and time are cleared. Set the language, date, and time. 2 Set the date and time. Getting Ready DATE / TIME NOT SET YY.MM.DD 1. 1 12:00 AM 1 [ ] screen appears when turning the camera on. START MENU / LANG. SET NO A Press p or q to select Year, Month, Day, Hour, or Minute. B Press n or o to correct the setting. SET NO MEMO A Press n, o, p, or q to select the language. · Holding down n or o changes the numbers continuously. · When the time displayed passes "12", the AM/PM setting changes. B Press MENU/OK to confirm the setting. Continued Q 21 Turning On and Off 3 Change the date format. DATE / TIME NOT SET DD . MM . YY 4 Set the [POWER MANAGEMENT] options. POWER MANAGEMENT POWER SAVE QUICK AF CLEAR DISPLAY Power saving for longer battery life SET NO MM / DD / YY YY . MM . DD SET 12/ 12 1/ 2007 10: 10 00 AM NO A Press p or q to select the date format. A Select an option from the menu. B Press n or o to set the format. B Press MENU/OK to confirm the setting. MEMO The confirmation screen appears when the battery is removed and the camera has been left unused for a long period. Keep the charged battery inside of the camera to retain the camera settings. Once a charged battery is installed for 4 days, the settings will be retained for roughly 7 days, even if the battery is removed. C Always press MENU/OK after the settings are completed. Date format ex. December 1, 2007 [YY.MM.DD]: [2007.12.1] [MM/DD/YY]: [12/1/2007] [DD.MM.YY]: [1.12.2007] 22 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.114). To turn the camera back on, press POWER. To play back images, hold down w for about 1 second. MEMO When [POWER MANAGEMENT] is set to [ QUICK AF] or [ CLEAR DISPLAY], [AUTO POWER OFF] cannot be cancelled. Checking the battery charge Getting Ready Turn the camera on and check the battery level indicator on the LCD monitor. A There is ample battery charge. (Lit white) B The battery is almost half charged. (Lit white) C There is insufficient charge left in the battery. The battery will soon run out. Have a charged battery ready. (Lit red) D The battery is depleted. The display will shortly go blank and the camera will stop working. Replace the battery. (Blinking red) CAUTION · Due to the nature of the battery, the battery level indicator ( , , or V) may appear early when the camera is used in cold locations. Try warming the battery in your pocket or a similar location before use. · 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 fully charged battery. · Depending on the camera mode, the transition from to V may occur more quickly. 23 Correcting the Date and Time 1 Open the [SET-UP] menu. SHOOTING MENU CONTINUOUS SET-UP OFF 2 Display the [DATE/TIME] screen. SET - UP DATE / TIME OPERATION VOL. SHUTTER VOLUME SHUTTER SOUND PLAYBACK VOLUME BLOG IMAGE SIZE A Press MENU/OK to open the menu. A Press p or q to select . B Press n or o to select [U SET-UP]. B Press o to move to menu item. C Press q. C Press n or o to select [ DATE/TIME]. D Press q. See "2 Set the date and time." (p.21). 24 Selecting the Language 1 Open the [SET-UP] menu. SHOOTING MENU CONTINUOUS SET-UP OFF 2 Display the [ SET - UP LCD BRIGHTNESS FORMAT AUTO POWER OFF TIME DIFFERENCE BACKGROUND COLOR ] screen. Getting Ready ENGLISH 2 MIN A Press MENU/OK to open the menu. A Press p or q to select . B Press n or o to select [U SET-UP]. B Press o to move to menu item. C Press q. C Press n or o to select [ D Press q. See "1 [ ] screen appears when turning the camera on." (p.21). ]. 25 Taking Pictures (B AUTO Mode) This section describes the basic operations. Holding the camera correctly 1 Turn the camera on. A Press POWER to turn the camera on. Brace your elbows against your sides and hold the camera with both hands. Do not cover the lens or flash with your fingers. CAUTION · Moving the camera while shooting gives a blurred picture (camera shake). Hold the camera steadily with both hands. · If the lens or flash is obscured by your fingers or the strap, subjects may be out of focus or the brightness (exposure) of your shot may be incorrect. B Set the Mode dial to B. 26 2 Check the composition on the LCD monitor. To adjust zoom scale using the Zoom lever: ] wide zoom lever (Zoom out) ISO AUTO(800) AUTO(800) MEMO · Select e Macro mode to take close-up shots (p.61). · Use digital zoom when you want to shoot the subject closer (p.112). [ tele zoom lever (Zoom in) ISO AUTO(800) AUTO(800) 3 Using the Camera Focus on the main subject in the AF frame and press the shutter button down halfway. ISO AUTO(800) AUTO(800) 12/ 31/ 12 31 2050 10: 10 00 AM 12/ 31/ 12 31 2050 10: 10 00 AM 12/ 31/ 12 31 2050 10: 10 00 AM 250 F5.6 Zoom bar AF frame Halfway pressed AF frame becomes smaller and camera focuses on the subject. CHECK · Focus on the subject Double beep is heard Indicator lamp lit green · Not focus on the subject No sound AF frame lit red { indicated Indicator lamp blinking green · Focal range Wide-angle: approx. 45 cm (1.5 ft.) to infinity Telephoto: approx. 60 cm (2.0 ft.) to infinity · Optical zoom focal length (35 mm camera equivalent) Approx. 35 mm to 105 mm · Max. zoom scale 3× Continued Q 27 Taking Pictures (B AUTO Mode) MEMO · The shutter button has a halfway point at which focus and exposure are automatically optimized before taking the picture by pressing fully down. · When pressing the shutter button halfway, a lens operation sound may be heard. Flash When pressing the shutter button down halfway, b appears on the LCD monitor before the flash fires. 4 Press the shutter button fully. 250 F 5.6 Change the flash mode when you want to take pictures without flash. See p.62 for information on flash. CAUTION Halfway pressed CAUTION 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. Fully pressed MEMO · When the subject is not in the AF frame, use AF/AE lock to take the picture (p.33). · When pressing the shutter button down fully in one motion, the camera takes the picture without the AF frame changing. · 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.36). · When selecting a slow shutter speed that will cause camera shake, appears on the LCD monitor. Use flash or a tripod. · See p.136-140 for information on warning displays. See "Troubleshooting" (p.141-148) for more information. 28 Z Indicator lamp display The indicator lamp lights or blinks when pressing the shutter button, etc. The indicator lamp shows the camera status. Using Intelligent Face Detection/ Red-eye Removal when taking pictures Using the Camera Indicator lamp Intelligent Face Detection allows you to focus on and adjust the brightness of people's faces. Intelligent Face Detection is effective with the camera held horizontally or vertically. Available Photography modes: B, , , / (H, , /, , , , , ),