User manual FUJIFILM FINEPIX F610

Getting Ready Using the Camera Advanced Features Settings Software Installation This manual will show you how to use your FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA FinePix F610 correctly. Please follow the instructions carefully. Viewing Images BL00271-201(1) Warning To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. EC Declaration of Conformity to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: -- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. -- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. -- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. -- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Notes on the Grant: To comply with Part 15 of the FCC rules, this product must be used with a Fujifilm-specified ferrite-core A/V cable, USB cable and DC supply cord. For customers in the U.S.A. Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE We Name: Address: Fuji Photo Film (Europe) G.m.b.H. Heesenstrasse 31 40549 Dusseldorf, Germany FCC Statement This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. declare that the product Product Name: FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA FinePix F610 Manufacture's Name: Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd. Manufacture's Address: 26-30, Nishiazabu 2-chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-8620, Japan is in conformity with the following Standards Safety: EN60065 EMC: EN55022: 1998 Classe B EN55024: 1998 EN61000-3-2: 1995 + A1:1998 + A2:1998 following the provision of the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC, 92/31/EEC and 93/68/EEC) and Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC). CAUTION This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try For customers in Canada CAUTION This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Please read the Safety Notes (P.103) and make sure you understand them before using the camera. Dusseldorf, Germany December 1, 2003 Date Signature/Managing Director IMPORTANT NOTICE BEFORE OPENING THE PACKAGE OF CD-ROM PROVIDED BY FUJI PHOTO FILM CO., LTD., PLEASE READ THIS END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT CAREFULLY. ONLY IF YOU DO AGREE TO THIS AGREEMENT, YOU WILL BE ABLE TO USE THE SOFTWARE RECORDED ON THE CD-ROM. BY OPENING THE PACKAGE, YOU ACCEPT AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THIS AGREEMENT. Be sure to read this page before using the Software. Place 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 SX" 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. 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Wanneer deze leeg zijn, moet u ze niet weggooien maar inleveren als KCA 3 Contents Warning .......................................................................... 2 IMPORTANT .................................................................. 2 EC Declaration of Conformity ......................................... 3 Preface ........................................................................... 6 Accessories included ...................................................... 7 Nomenclature ................................................................. 8 Attaching the strap ..................................................... 9 Example of LCD Monitor Text Display ....................... 9 I Still photography mode ..................................... 9 Examples of Display panel Text Display .................... 9 I Still photography mode ..................................... 9 I Playback mode .................................................. 9 1 Getting Ready LOADING THE BATTERY AND THE MEDIA .................................................................................................. 10 Compatible Batteries .................................................................................................................................. 10 CHECKING THE REMAINING BATTERY CHARGE ....................................................................................... 12 CHARGING THE BATTERY ............................................................................................................................ 13 Using the AC Power Adapter ..................................................................................................................... 13 SWITCHING ON AND OFF/SETTING THE DATE AND TIME ........................................................................ 14 CORRECTING THE DATE AND TIME/CHANGING THE DATE ORDER ....................................................... 15 Correcting the date and time ...................................................................................................................... 15 Changing the date order ............................................................................................................................ 15 SELECTING THE LANGUAGE ........................................................................................................................ 16 SETTING UP AND USING THE FinePix F610 CRADLE CP-FX610 ............................................................... 17 Red-Eye Reduction .................................................................................................................................... 46 Forced Flash .............................................................................................................................................. 46 Slow Synchro ............................................................................................................................................. 46 Red-Eye Reduction + Slow Synchro .......................................................................................................... 46 e MACRO (CLOSE-UP) PHOTOGRAPHY ......................................................................................................... 47 f CONTINUOUS SHOOTING ............................................................................................................................. 47 f Top 5-frame Continuous Shooting ............................................................................................................. 48 k Final 5-frame Continuous Shooting ........................................................................................................... 48 b d c n STILL IMAGE MENU * A H 2 Using the Camera BASIC OPERATION GUIDE ............................................................................................................................ 20 STILL PHOTOGRAPHY MODE SHOOTING STILL IMAGES (B AUTO MODE) ......................................................................................... 22 USING THE VIEWFINDER TO TAKE PICTURES .................................................................................... 24 VIEWFINDER LAMP DISPLAY ................................................................................................................. 24 H FOCUSING MODE .................................................................................................................................... 25 NUMBER OF AVAILABLE FRAMES ......................................................................................................... 25 I Standard number of frames per xD-Picture Card ........................................................................... 25 USING AF/AE LOCK ................................................................................................................................. 26 USING THE ZOOM (OPTICAL ZOOM/DIGITAL ZOOM) .......................................................................... 27 BEST FRAMING ........................................................................................................................................ 27 PLAYBACK MODE VIEWING YOUR IMAGES (wPLAYBACK) ..................................................................................................... 28 Single-frame Playback/Fast-forwarding Through Your Images/Multi-frame Playback ............................... 28 Playback Zoom .......................................................................................................................................... 29 Trimming .................................................................................................................................................... 30 ERASING IMAGES (oERASE FRAME) .......................................................................................................... 31 P G z PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS o ERASE FRAME ................................................................................................................................................ i PROTECT FRAME ........................................................................................................................................... t RECORDING VOICE MEMOS ......................................................................................................................... ; PLAYING BACK VOICE MEMOS .................................................................................................................... PLAYBACK MENU o ERASING ALL FRAMES .................................................................................................................................. i PROTECTING AND UNPROTECTING ALL FRAMES .................................................................................... g AUTO PLAY (AUTOMATIC PLAYBACK) ......................................................................................................... p PHOTO MODE PLAYBACK u HOW TO SPECIFY PRINT OPTIONS (DPOF) ................................................................................................ u DPOF SET FRAME .......................................................................................................................................... U DPOF ALL RESET ........................................................................................................................................... MOVIE MODE r SHOOTING MOVIES ....................................................................................................................................... PLAYBACK MODE USING THE PHOTOGRAPHY MENU (REQUIRED READING) ..................................................................... 49 PHOTOGRAPHY MENU .................................................................................................................................. 50 SELF-TIMER PHOTOGRAPHY ....................................................................................................................... 50 WHITE BALANCE ............................................................................................................................................ 51 FOCUS MODE ................................................................................................................................................. 51 AF (MULTI) ................................................................................................................................................ 52 AF (CENTER) ............................................................................................................................................ 52 CONTINUOUS AF ..................................................................................................................................... 52 AF AREA .................................................................................................................................................... 53 MF (Manual Focus) .................................................................................................................................... 53 PHOTOMETRY ................................................................................................................................................ 54 SHARPNESS ................................................................................................................................................... 54 FLASH BRIGHTNESS ADJUSTMENT ............................................................................................................ 54 55 56 57 59 60 61 63 64 65 66 67 Getting Ready Using the Camera Advanced Features Settings VIEWING MOVIES (l PLAYING BACK MOVIES) ....................................................................................... 69 3 Advanced Features p PHOTO MODE STILL IMAGE/MOVIE 4 Settings 6 ADJUSTING THE MONITOR BRIGHTNESS/ADJUSTING THE VOLUME ..................................................... 70 y QUALITY MODE (NUMBER OF RECORDED PIXELS) .................................................................................. 32 Quality modes in Still Photography (B, ?, s) mode ....................................................................... 32 Quality modes in Movie (r) mode ............................................................................................................ 32 p PHOTO MODE STILL IMAGE High-sensitivity photography (800) ............................................................................................................ 33 J FinePix COLOR ................................................................................................................................................ 35 STILL PHOTOGRAPHY FUNCTIONS S SENSITIVITY ................................................................................................................................................... 33 SET­UP ........................................................................................................................................................... 71 I SET­UP Menu Options .......................................................................................................................... 71 F USING THE SET­UP SCREEN ................................................................................................................ 71 IMAGE DISPLAY ....................................................................................................................................... 72 Preview Zoom/Continuous shooting preview (image checking) .......................................................... 72 POWER SAVE SETTING (low power setting) ........................................................................................... 73 FORMAT (media initialization) ................................................................................................................... 74 FRAME NO. (frame number storage) ........................................................................................................ 74 Software Installation 4 TAKING PICTURES -- SELECTING THE CAMERA SETTINGS ................................................................... 36 I List of Functions Available in Each Mode .............................................................................................. 37 I List of Menu Options Available in Each Mode ........................................................................................ 37 B AUTO .............................................................................................................................................................. 38 ? SCENE POSITION ........................................................................................................................................... 38 m Portrait ....................................................................................................................................................... 38 , Landscape ................................................................................................................................................. 38 . Sports ......................................................................................................................................................... 38 / Night Scene ............................................................................................................................................... 38 s MANUAL .......................................................................................................................................................... 39 N Programmed Auto ...................................................................................................................................... 40 M Shutter-Priority Auto ................................................................................................................................... 41 < Aperture-Priority Auto ................................................................................................................................ 42 > Manual ....................................................................................................................................................... 43 D EXPOSURE COMPENSATION ....................................................................................................................... 44 d FLASH .............................................................................................................................................................. 45 x Auto Flash Mode ........................................................................................................................................ 46 5 Software Installation 5.1 THE SOFTWARE COMPONENTS ............................................................................................................ 75 5.2 INSTALLATION ON A Windows PC .......................................................................................................... 76 5.3 INSTALLATION ON A Mac OS 9.0 TO 9.2 ................................................................................................ 78 5.4 INSTALLATION ON A Mac OS X ............................................................................................................... 81 Viewing Images 6 Viewing Images 6.1 CAMERA CONNECTION ........................................................................................................................... 84 6.2 USING FinePixViewer ................................................................................................................................ 89 System Expansion Options ......................................... 91 Accessories Guide ...................................................... 92 Notes on Using Your Camera Correctly ...................... 93 Notes on the Power Supply ......................................... 93 Notes on Using the Battery (NP-40) ........................ 93 AC Power Adapter .................................................. 94 Notes on the xD-Picture CardTM ................................ 95 Warning Displays ........................................................ 96 Troubleshooting ........................................................... 98 Specifications ............................................................ 100 Explanation of Terms ................................................ 102 Safety Notes .............................................................. 103 5 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. Accessories included 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. h NP-40 Rechargeable Battery (1) Soft case included h AC-5VW AC Power Adapter (1 set) 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. h A/V cable for the FinePix F610 (1) h 16 MB, xD-Picture CardTM (1) Included with: Anti-static case (1) (approx. 1.2 m (3.9 ft.)) I 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 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 their respective companies. h h Strap (1) h USB cable (included) with Noise Suppression core (1) I Liquid Crystal If the LCD monitor is damaged, take particular care with the liquid crystal in the monitor. If any of the following situations arise, take the urgent action indicated. h If liquid crystal comes in contact with your skin Wipe the area with a cloth and then wash thoroughly with soap and running water. h If liquid crystal gets into your eye Flush the affected eye with clean water for at least 15 minutes and then seek medical assistance. h If liquid crystal is swallowed Flush your mouth thoroughly with water. Drink large quantities of water and induce vomiting. Then seek medical assistance. h Picture Cradle (1) h CD-ROM: Software for FinePix SX (1) h Owner's Manual (this manual) (1) I 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. 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 7 Nomenclature Mode dial Refer to the pages in parentheses for information on using the camera features. Attaching the strap Manual (P.39) Movie (P.67) AUTO (P.38) Scene Position (P.38) The dial cannot be turned to " , , , Programmed Auto (P.40) Shutter-Priority Auto (P.41) Aperture-Priority Auto (P.42) Manual (P.43) ". 1 0 2 0 Attach the strap as shown in 1 and 2. Shutter button Flash (P.45) Flash control sensor Example of LCD Monitor Text Display I Still photography mode AF frame Quality mode Sensitivity FinePix COLOR Battery level warning AF warning Camera shake warning Self-timer lamp (P.50) Viewfinder window Microphone Zoom bar Lens (Lens cover) Speaker DC IN 5V (power input) socket (P.84, 85, 88) Date Flash Macro (close-up) Continuous shooting White balance Photometry Self-Timer Examples of Display panel Text Display I Still photography mode (Programmed Auto) Flash pop-up button (P.20, 22, 45) Viewfinder lamp (P.24) Viewfinder LCD monitor 4-direction (abdc) button (P.20, 21) MENU/OK button (P.21) Strap mount Sensitivity Quality mode Photography mode Shutter speed FinePix COLOR Aperture Number of remaining shots Manual focus Exposure compensation Photography mode selection Continuous shooting Power switch Power-OFF (P.14) Playback mode (P.28) Displayed page Flash Macro (close-up) Display panel Function button (P.20) Photography mode (P.22) I Playback mode BACK button (P.21) DISP (Display) button (P.21, 27, 28) Photo mode ( ) button (P.20) Playback mode Shooting date/time Shooting shutter speed Battery cover (P.10) Erase frame Battery compartment (P.10) Shooting sensitivity Shooting quality mode Playback frame number Tripod mount (USB)socket (P.85, 88) A/V OUT (Audio visual output) socket (P.84) (Cradle) connection socket Connector cover Battery release catch (P.10) DPOF settings specified Recording voice memos Playing back voice memos Protected Shooting aperture Protect frame 8 xD-Picture Card slot (P.10) When camera controls (other than the shutter button) are used, the display panel lights blue for 15 seconds. 9 1 Getting Ready LOADING THE BATTERY AND THE MEDIA Use only the special Rechargeable Battery NP-40. The use of other brands of rechargeable battery could cause faults or damage to the camera. h Rechargeable Battery NP-40 (1) Compatible Batteries 4 Close the battery cover. Terminals Indicator ! G The battery is not fully charged at shipment and must be fully ! G Do not stick labels onto the battery as this could cause the ! G See P.93, 94 for notes on the battery. battery to become jammed inside the camera. charged before being used. N When you want to replace the xD-Picture Card N 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. Getting Ready 1 Slide the battery cover out to open it. ! G Opening the battery cover while the camera is switched on, ! G Do not apply excessive force to the battery cover. Do not open the battery cover while the camera is still switched on. This could damage the xDPicture Card or corrupt the image files on the xDPicture Card. the camera is automatically switched off. 2 NP -4 0 Battery terminals Connection terminals Indicator Battery release catch With your finger, move the battery release catch in the direction of the arrow and insert the battery as shown in the figure. Ensure that the battery terminals are facing in the correct direction. Check that the battery is firmly held in place. 3 Gold marking Align the gold marking on the xD-Picture Card slot with the gold contact area on the xD-Picture Card and then push the card firmly all the way into the slot. ! 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 undue force to the xD-Picture Card. 10 11 CHECKING THE REMAINING BATTERY CHARGE Switch the camera on and check whether one of the battery level warnings (X, C or V) is displayed on the LCD monitor. If nothing is displayed, the battery has sufficient charge. CHARGING THE BATTERY 1 DC IN 5V (power input) socket 1 2 3 4 Lit white Lit white Lit red Blinking red 1 There is ample remaining battery charge. (Only displayed for approximately 3 seconds when the camera is switched on or the mode is changed.) 2 The battery is approximately half charged. (Only displayed for approximately 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 run out. The display will shortly go blank and the camera will stop working. Replace or recharge the battery. "Z", "X" or "C" are displayed as a small icons on the right-hand side of the LCD monitor. Getting Ready 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. ! G The information above is an approximate guide for photography mode. In other camera modes, the transition from "X" to "V" may occur more quickly. ! 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. Try warming the battery in your pocket or a similar location before use. 2 The self-timer lamp lights (blue) and battery charging begins. When charging is completed, the self-timer lamp switches off. h Full recharging times for completely depleted battery (At an ambient temperature of +21°C to +25°C/ +69.8°F to +77°F) NP-40: Approx. 2 hours "V" appears as a large icon on the LCD monitor. ! 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.98. ! 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.92). Using the AC Power Adapter ! G Batteries with no remaining charge (V blinking red) will cause problems such as loss of power while the lens is still extended. Always charge the battery 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.73). If the camera is then left unused for a further period (2 minutes or 5 minutes), the Auto Power Save function automatically switches the camera off. To switch the camera back on, set the Power switch to "OFF" briefly and then back to "q" or "w". Also, if the display panel is not used for approximately 5 seconds, the backlight switches off. 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 playback images without worrying about depleting the battery. h Compatible AC power adapters AC-5VW/AC-5VH/AC-5VS/AC-5VHS ! G Use only the FUJIFILM products listed on the left. ! G See P.94 for notes on using the AC power adapter. ! G Only connect or disconnect the AC power adapter when 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 xD-Picture Card or malfunctions during PC connection. ! G The shape of the plug and socket-outlet depends on the country of use. 12 13 SWITCHING ON AND OFF/SETTING THE DATE AND TIME CORRECTING THE DATE AND TIME/CHANGING THE DATE ORDER 13 1 00 2 0 1 Press the "MENU/OK" button. 2 Press "d" or "c" to select "F" OPTION and then press "a" or "b" to select "SET­UP". 3 Press the "MENU/OK" button. 1 Slide the Power switch to turn the camera on and off. When you switch the camera on, the viewfinder lamp lights (green). In "q" mode, the lens extends and the lens cover opens. Because these actions involve precision mechanisms, you should take care not to obstruct the lens with your hand or fingers. 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. Getting Ready 2 When you first switch the camera on, the date is cleared (The date blinks on the display panel.). Press the "MENU/OK" button to set the date and time. 2 1 0 2 0 1 Press "a" or "b" to select "DATE/TIME". 2 Press "c". ! 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. 3 1 0 2 0 1 Press "d" or "c" to select Year, Month, Day, Hour or Minute. 2 Press "a" or "b" to correct the setting. 3 12 00 3 0 Correcting the date and time 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 you complete the settings. ! G Holding down "a" or "b", the numbers change continuously. ! G When the time displayed passes "12:00", the AM/PM setting automatically switches. ! G Holding down "a" or "b", the numbers change continuously. ! G When the time displayed passes "12:00", the AM/PM setting automatically switches. Changing the date order 4 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. 1 Press "d" or "c" to select the date order. 2 Press "a" or "b" to set the date order. Refer to the table below for details of the settings. 3 Always press the "MENU/OK" button after you complete the settings. Date order Explanation Displays the date in the "year.month. day" format. Displays the date in the "month/day/ year" format. Displays the date in the "day.month. year" format. ! G Camera 14 settings such the date and time are cleared when you first purchase the camera and if you leave the camera for a long period with the battery removed. Once the AC power adapter has been connected or the battery has been fitted for 2 hours or more, the camera settings will be retained for roughly 6 hours even if both sources of camera power are removed. 12 00 3 0 YYYY.MM.DD MM/DD/YYYY DD.MM.YYYY 15 SELECTING THE LANGUAGE 13 1 00 2 0 1 Press the "MENU/OK" button to display the menu screen. 2 Press "a", "b", "d" or "c" to select "SET­UP" from the "F" OPTION menu. 3 Press the "MENU/OK" button. SETTING UP AND USING THE FinePix F610 CRADLE CP-FX610 Just by putting the camera in the cradle, you can ensure that your camera is always charged. The cradle will also automatically launch the "FinePixViewer" image viewing software when you switch the cradle on. You can then display thumbnail lists of your photographed images on your computer for quick and easy downloading. Getting Ready (USB) socket Connection plug DC IN 5V (Power input) socket 1 20 2 0 1 The "SET­UP" screen appears. Press "a" or "b" to select " ". 2 Press "c" to select "ENGLISH", "FRANCAIS", "DEUTSCH", "ESPAÑOL", " " or " ". You can cycle through the language settings by pressing "c". POWER switch/ POWER lamp USB cable (included) Connect the AC power adapter and USB cable (included) to the cradle. Always use the AC power adapter. To connect the cradle to a computer, use the dedicated USB cable. ! G The screens in this manual are shown in English. ! G See P.71 for more information on the "F" OPTION menu. AC Power Adapter AC power adapter Plug the AC power adapter into a power socket. 16 17 SETTING UP AND USING THE FinePix F610 CRADLE CP-FX610 USB cable (included) Push the plug firmly all the way into the USB socket, taking care to plug the correct end of the cable into the socket. (USB)socket Connecting to a computer Pressing the POWER switch on the cradle switches the camera on. This initiates the connection to the computer. See P.84 for details. PC ! G Taking care to plug the correct end of the cable into the USB port, push the plug firmly all the way into the socket. ! G Install the software first. Before you connect the cradle to your computer, refer to section 5 of the Owner's Manual. Getting Ready Open the connector cover on the bottom of the camera. I The POWER lamps on the cradle Cradle (green) Off Lit Camera (blue) Off Lit Flashing Off Camera Status Camera switched off, Battery charging complete. Camera switched off, Battery charging in progress. Camera switched on, Exchanging data with the computer. Camera switched on. Standby. ! G Inserting the camera into the cradle without first opening the connector cover could damage the camera or the cradle. Ensure that the camera is switched off and then set the camera in the cradle so that the camera is touching the base of the cradle. When using the screw in the base to mount the cradle on a tripod, take care to ensure that the cradle does not fall or tip over. N Take the camera out of the cradle N Check that the camera is switched off and then grip the cradle and take the camera out. You must shutdown your computer before removing the camera from the cradle. See P.88 for details. ! G Fit the camera firmly onto the cradle connection socket. Charging the battery Charging starts when you put a camera containing a battery into the cradle. The camera's self-timer lamp lights (blue) during charging and goes off when charging is complete. A fully discharged battery takes roughly 2 hours to fully recharge (at an ambient temperature of +21°C to +25°C/+69.8°F to +77°F). ! G When you take the camera out of the cradle to take pictures, always close the connector cover to prevent connection problems due to dust. ! G When you put a camera containing a charged battery into the cradle, the camera's self-timer lamp lights briefly and then switches off. 18 19 2 Using the Camera BASIC OPERATION GUIDE 0 g button Photography: Changes the page on the display panel. Playback: Change frame. You've read the chapter on getting ready and the camera is now set up and ready to take pictures. "Using the Camera" describes the basic camera operations of "Taking Pictures", then "Viewing Images" and "Erasing Images". This section describes the camera's functions. 0 Photography mode selector You can select the photography mode by turning the Mode dial. Auto mode Scene Position Portrait Landscape Sports Night scene Movie Movie recording Manual mode Programmed Auto Shutter-priority Auto Aperture-priority Auto Manual You can use this button to select the LCD monitor display. Photography: Switches the LCD monitor on and off or displays the framing guides. Playback: Switches text display off or selects multiframe playback. Still image shooting 0 DISP button Using the Camera 0 BACK button Press this button to stop a procedure midway through. 0 Flash pop-up button To use the flash, press the flash pop-up button to release the flash. 0 Using the Menus 1Display the menu. Press the "MENU/OK" button. 0 abbutton Photography: Press " Press " Playback: Press " Press " 0 Photo mode ( " to zoom in (telephoto-angle). " to zoom out (wide-angle). 2Select a menu option. Press the left or right arrow on the 4-direction button. 3Select a setting. Press the up or down arrow on the 4-direction button. " to enlarge the image. " to revert to normal display. ) button 4Confirm the setting. Press the "MENU/OK" button. Photography: Allows you to select the Quality mode, sensitivity and FinePix COLOR settings. Playback: Allows you to specify the print order (DPOF) settings. 0 Function button ~ ) Each time one of the " " to " " buttons is pressed, the setting for the function associated with that button (shown on the display panel) changes. The function of each button changes depending on the photography mode and the display panel display changes accordingly. N Displaying the On-screen Help N Instructions for the next step in the procedure are displayed at the bottom of the screen. Press the button indicated. For example, in the figure shown at right, pressing the " " button shows that DPOF settings are specified. In the Owner's Manual the up, down, left and right directions on the 4-direction button are indicated by black triangles. Up and down are shown as "a" or "b", while left and right are shown as "d" or "c". 20 21 STILL PHOTOGRAPHY MODE SHOOTING STILL IMAGES (B AUTO MODE) 1 10 2 0 Set the Power switch to "q" 1 and set the Mode dial to "B" 2. h Photography range Approx. 60 cm (2.0 ft.) to infinity 6 To zoom in on the subject, press "a" ([ telephoto). To zoom out, press "b" (] wide-angle). When you do this, the "zoom bar" is displayed on the LCD monitor. h Focal length of the optical zoom (35 mm camera equivalent) Approx. 35 mm-105 mm Max. zoom scale: 3× Zoom bar ! G For subjects closer than 60 cm (2.0 ft.), use Macro photography (P.47). ! G If a "å", "©", "" or "" message appears, see P.96. 2 Press the Flash pop-up button to pop up the flash. ! G Zooming ! G If the flash popped up and was used to take a picture, the ! G If screen may go dark briefly while the flash is charging. When this happens, the viewfinder lamp blinks orange. you use the flash while it is snowing or in very dusty conditions, the snowflakes or dust may reflect the flash and appear as white specks on the image. Try taking the shot using Suppressed Flash mode. pauses briefly when it switches between optical zoom and digital zoom (P.27). Press the same Zoom button again to switch zoom modes. 7 LCD monitor Use the LCD monitor to frame the shot with the subject in or near the center of the screen. ! G The image shown on the LCD monitor before you take the Using the Camera 3 Check the settings on the display panel. h Settings d Flash: x (Auto Flash Mode) e Macro: OFF f Continuous Shooting: OFF + Focus: I (AF (MULTI)) shot may differ in its brightness, color, etc. from the image actually recorded. If necessary, playback the recorded image to check it (P.28). ! 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. 8 Bebeep 4 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. AF frame When you press the Shutter button down halfway, the camera emits a short double-beep and focuses on your subject. At this point, the AF frame appears on the LCD monitor and the shutter speed/aperture setting appears on the display panel (The viewfinder lamp (green) changes from blinking to lit). ! G The image will be blurred if the camera moves when taking ! G If the camera does not emit a short double-beep and "{" ! G When you press the Shutter button down halfway, the image appears on the LCD monitor, the camera cannot focus. on the LCD monitor freezes briefly. However, this is not the recorded image. ! G If "{" appears on the LCD monitor (e.g. the shot is too dark for the camera to focus), try standing about 2 m (6.6 ft.) from your subject to take the picture. 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. ! G There may be some unevenness in the brightness at the lower edge of the LCD monitor. This is normal and does not indicate a fault. This does not affect the photographed image. 5 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. 9 Click When you keep the Shutter button pressed down halfway and then press it down further (pressed fully), the camera makes a soft clicking sound and takes the picture. And the data is recorded. ! G There ! G Check that the lens is clean. If it is dirty, clean the lens as described on P.93. 22 is a slight delay between the Shutter button being pressed and the shot being taken. If necessary, playback the shot to check the image. ! G If the Shutter button is pressed fully in a single motion, the camera takes the shot directly without displaying the AF frame. ! G When you take the shot, the viewfinder lamp lights orange (shooting disabled). The viewfinder lamp then changes to green to indicate that the next picture can be taken. ! G See P.96, 97 for information on the warning displays. 23 STILL PHOTOGRAPHY MODE SHOOTING STILL IMAGES (B AUTO MODE) H FOCUSING MODE This mode can only be selected in "B " photography mode for shots taken using the LCD monitor. Each time the "T" button is pressed, the focusing mode switches between "I" (AF (MULTI)) and "O" (AF (CENTER)). USING THE VIEWFINDER TO TAKE PICTURES 1 To take pictures using the viewfinder, press the "DISP" button to switch the LCD monitor off (Switching the LCD monitor off conserves power). ! G The viewfinder cannot be used to take shots in Macro photography. 2 Press the "T" button to switch the focusing mode from "¢" to "O" (AF (CENTER)). I AF (MULTI) If you press the Shutter button down halfway, the camera automatically recognizes any strongly contrasting subject near the center of the screen and displays the AF frame over the subject in focus. O AF (CENTER) The camera focuses on the center of the screen. This is a useful feature when used for shots using AF/AE lock (P.26). Using the Camera ! G If the camera has difficulty in focusing on the main subject, select the "AF (CENTER)" focusing mode and use AF/AE lock (P.26). 3 Viewfinder Compose the shot so that the subject is in the AF frame in the center of the viewfinder and focus the shot. If the distance to the subject is between 0.6 m and 1.5 m, an area of the sort shown in the figure is photographed. N Subjects Not Suitable for Autofocus N Though the FinePix F610 uses an accurate autofocus mechanism, it may have difficulty focusing or not be able to focus at all on the types of subjects and situations 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 Subjects moving at high speed. 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 When there is a high-contrast subject other than the main subject at or near the center of the screen and that subject is closer to or further from the camera than the main subject (as when you photograph someone against a background with strongly contrasting elements). For subjects of this type, use AF/AE lock (P.26). NUMBER OF AVAILABLE FRAMES ! G To The number of available frames appears on the display panel. frame your shot precisely, you should take the picture using the LCD monitor. visible in the viewfinder. This is normal and is not recorded in the shot. ! G If the zoom is set to wide-angle, the end of the lens may be VIEWFINDER LAMP DISPLAY Display Lit green Blinking green Blinking green and orange alternately Lit orange Blinking orange Flashing green (1-second intervals) Blinking red Ready to shoot. AF/AE in progress, 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). Camera in Power Save mode. i xD-Picture Card Warnings No card loaded, card not formatted, incorrect format, card full, xD-Picture Card error. i Lens operation error. Detailed warning messages are displayed on the LCD monitor (P.96, 97). ! G See P.32 for information on changing the quality mode. ! G The default quality mode "y" set at shipment is 1. Status The table below shows the standard number of available frames for a new xD-Picture Card formatted on the camera. The larger the xD-Picture Card capacity, the greater the divergence between the actual number of available frames and the number shown here. Also, the amount of data recorded varies depending on the subject so that the number of available shots may not decrease when a shot is taken, or may decrease by 2. Consequently, the actual number of shots that can be recorded may be higher or lower than the figure shown. Quality mode Number of recorded pixels DPC-16 (16 MB) DPC-32 (32 MB) DPC-64 (64 MB) DPC-128 (128 MB) DPC-256 (256 MB) DPC-512 (512 MB) Q 12M 4048 × 3040 6 12 26 52 105 211 5 6M 2848 × 2136 10 20 42 84 169 339 3 3M 2016 × 1512 20 41 82 166 332 665 2 2M 1600 × 1200 25 50 101 204 409 818 1 1M 1280 × 960 33 68 137 275 550 1101 I Standard number of frames per xD-Picture Card 24 25 STILL PHOTOGRAPHY MODE SHOOTING STILL IMAGES (B AUTO MODE) USING THE ZOOM (OPTICAL ZOOM/DIGITAL ZOOM) In shots composed in this way, the camera may be unable to focus on the subject (the 2 women in this case). Set the focusing mode (P.25) to "O" (AF (CENTER)). Press "a" or "b" to zoom in or out. The digital zoom can be used with the "5", "3", "2" and "1" quality mode setting. When zooming switches between optical and digital, the "I" indicator stops. Pressing the same Zoom button again starts the "I" indicator moving again. USING AF/AE LOCK 1 ! G The digital zoom cannot be used with the "Q" setting. ! G See P.32 for information on changing the quality 2 Move the camera slightly so that one of the subjects is in the AF frame. Zoom bar display mode setting. ! G If the shot goes out of focus during zooming, hold the Shutter button down halfway to refocus the shot. Digital zoom Optical zoom 3 Bebeep When you press the Shutter button down halfway, the camera emits a short double-beep and focuses on your subject. At this point, the AF frame on the LCD monitor shrinks and the shutter speed/ aperture setting appears on the display panel (The viewfinder lamp (green) changes from blinking to lit). The position of the " I" indicator on the zoom bar shows the zooming status. The area to the above of the separator indicates digital zooming, while the area to the below indicates optical zooming. h Optical zoom focal lengths Approx. 35 mm-105 mm, max. zoom scale: 3× h Digital zoom focal lengths 5: Approx. 105 mm-149 mm, max. zoom scale: approx. 1.4× 3: Approx. 105 mm-211 mm, max. zoom scale: approx. 2.0× 2: Approx. 105 mm-266 mm, max. zoom scale: approx. 2.5× 1: Approx. 105 mm-332 mm, max. zoom scale: approx. 3.2× 35 mm camera equivalents Using the Camera ! G The digital zoom can only be used for shots taken using the LCD monitor. BEST FRAMING You can select the Framing Guideline function in the still photography mode. The LCD monitor display changes each time you press the "DISP" button. Press the "DISP" button until "Framing Guideline" appears. 4 Continue to hold the Shutter button down halfway (AF/AE lock). Move the camera back to the original image and then fully press down on the Shutter button. ! G The LCD monitor ON Framing guideline displayed LCD monitor OFF LCD monitor cannot be switched OFF when Macro, Continuous AF, AF Area or MF (Manual Focus) mode is selected. N Important N Always use AF/AE lock when composing a shot. The image may not be focused correctly if you do not use AE/AF lock. Scene Click ! G You can reapply the AF/AE lock as many times as you like ! G The AF/AE lock operates in all photography modes and can be used to ensure excellent results. before releasing the shutter. N AF/AE Lock N On the FinePix F610, 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. Use this frame with the main subject positioned at the intersection of two lines or align one of the horizontal lines with the horizon. This frame allows you to compose your own shots while remaining aware of the subject's size and the balance of the shot. ! G The framing guideline is not recorded on the image. ! G The lines in the scene frame divide the recorded pixels into 26 roughly 3 equal parts horizontally and vertically. When the image is printed, the resulting print may be shifted slightly from the scene frame. 27 PLAYBACK MODE VIEWING YOUR IMAGES (w PLAYBACK) 2 0 Single-frame Playback 1 Set the Power switch to "w". 2 Press "c" to scan forward through your images and "d" to scan backwards. 1 0 Playback Zoom Playback zoom allows you to check the details of pictures you have taken and adjust the area during trimming. ! G When you set the Power switch to "w", your last shot is played back. ! G If the lens is extended during playback, the lens automatically retracts as a protective measure if the camera is not used for approx. 6 seconds. 1 During single-frame playback, you can zoom in (enlarge the image) by pressing "a ([)" or zoom out by pressing "b (])". Fast-forwarding Through Your Images You can scan quickly through your images by holding down "d" or "c" for approx. 1 second during playback. 2 Playback zoom Panning Using the Camera ! G The progress bar shows the approximate playback location on the xD-Picture Card. Multi-frame Playback No text displayed Multi-frame playback In playback mode, the display shown on the LCD monitor switches each time you press the "DISP" button. Press the "DISP" button until the multiframe playback screen (9 frames) appears. Pressing the "W" button switches between "Playback zoom" and "Panning". When Playback zoom is selected, you can zoom in (enlarge the image) by pressing "a ([)" or zoom out by pressing "b (])". When Panning is selected, you can adjust the area shown by pressing "a", "b", "d" or "c". You can switch back to single-frame playback mode at any time by pressing the "T" (TM) button. 1 0 2 0