User manual FUJIFILM FINEPIX S3000

Getting Ready Basic Photography Advanced Features Photography Advanced Features Playback Settings Software Installation Viewing Images 7 This manual will show you how to use your FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA FinePix S3000 correctly. Please follow the instructions carefully. BL00332-200 (1) Warning To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. For customers in the U.S.A. Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE CAUTION This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: -- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. -- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. -- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. -- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Notes on the Grant: To comply with Part 15 of the FCC rules, this product must be used with a Fujifilm-specified ferrite-core USB cable and DC supply cord. 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. Please read the Safety Notes (P.126) and make sure you understand them before using the camera. 2 3 Contents Warning ....................................................................... 2 Preface ........................................................................ 6 Accessories included ................................................... 7 Nomenclature .............................................................. 8 z Forced Flash ............................................. 35 v Slow Synchro ............................................ 35 ? Red-Eye Reduction + Slow Synchro ........ 35 x FLASH (FLASH BRIGHTNESS ADJUSTMENT) ...... 57 K SHARPNESS .......................................................... 57 N APERTURE-PRIORITY AUTO ............................... 58 7 Viewing Images 7.1 CAMERA CONNECTION ................................. 95 7.1.1 Using the AC power adapter (sold separately) ...... 95 7.1.2 Connecting to a TV ................................. 96 7.1.3 Connecting to a computer ....................... 97 7.1.4 Disconnecting the camera .................... 102 7.2 USING FinePixViewer .................................... 104 7.2.1 Mastering FinePixViewer ...................... 104 7.2.2 Uninstalling the software ....................... 105 1 Getting Ready PREFACE ............................................................... 11 Attach the lens cap, strap and adapter ring ..... 11 Attaching the Lens Cap ............................ 12 LOADING THE BATTERY AND xD-Picture CardTM ...... 14 CORRECTING THE DATE AND TIME ................... 18 CHANGING THE DATE ORDER ............................ 20 CHECKING THE REMAINING BATTERIES CHARGE ...... 20 SELECTING THE LANGUAGE .............................. 21 Suppressed Flash ..................................... 36 e MACRO (CLOSE-UP) PHOTOGRAPHY ................ 37 w PLAYBACK VIEWING YOUR IMAGES (PLAYBACK) ............... 38 Fast Forwarding Images ........................... 38 MULTI-FRAME PLAYBACK ................................... 39 PLAYBACK ZOOM ................................................. 40 ERASING SINGLE FRAME .................................... 41 4 Advanced Features Playback PLAYING BACK MOVIES (VIDEO) ........................ 59 w PLAYBACK MENU p ERASING SINGLE/ALL FRAMES .......................... 61 k PROTECTING IMAGES:FRAME/SET ALL/RESET ALL ...... 65 i HOW TO SPECIFY PRINT OPTIONS (DPOF) ...... 70 i DPOF SET FRAME (FRAME SET/RESET) ........... 71 i DPOF SET FRAME (RESET ALL) ......................... 74 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 5 SWITCHING ON AND OFF/ SETTING THE DATE AND TIME .................... 17 3 Advanced Features Photography ADVANCED FEATURES PHOTOGRAPHY ........... 43 I Photography Mode Specifications ............... 43 q STILL IMAGE R AUTO ................................................................... 44 W MANUAL ................................................................. 44 E SCENE POSITION ................................................. 45 q MOVIE PHOTOGRAPHY MENU OPERATION .................. 50 PHOTOGRAPHY MENU y SETTING QUALITY MODE (NUMBER OF T MOVIE (VIDEO) ...................................................... 47 5 Settings g LCD BRIGHTNESS ................................................ 76 g USING SET­UP ..................................................... 77 I SET­UP Menu Options ................................ 78 SET­UP POWER SAVE ........................................................ 79 FORMAT ................................................................. 80 2 Basic Photography TAKING PICTURES (AUTO MODE) ...................... 22 I Indicator Lamp Display ................................ 27 Number of available frames ...................... 28 USING AF/AE LOCK .............................................. 29 FRAMING GUIDELINE FUNCTION ....................... 31 DIGITAL ZOOM ...................................................... 32 z FLASH ................................................................... 33 Auto Flash Mode (no icon) ........................ 34 n Red-Eye Reduction ................................... 34 6 Software Installation 6.1 THE SOFTWARE COMPONENTS .................. 81 6.2 INSTALLATION ON A Windows PC ................. 82 6.3 INSTALLATION ON A Mac OS 9.0 TO 9.2 ...... 85 6.4 INSTALLATION ON A Mac OS X ..................... 90 4 = SELF-TIMER PHOTOGRAPHY ............................. 53 d EV (EXPOSURE COMPENSATION) ..................... 55 a WHITE BALANCE (SELECTING THE LIGHT SOURCE) ...... 56 RECORDED PIXELS FOR IMAGES) .................. 51 System Expansion Options ...................................... 108 Accessories Guide ................................................... 109 Notes on Using Your Camera Correctly .................. 111 Notes on the Power Supply ..................................... 112 Applicable Batteries ............................................ 112 Notes on the Batteries ......................................... 112 Notes on Using the AC Power Adapter ............... 114 Notes on the xD-Picture CardTM ............................. 115 Warning Displays ..................................................... 117 Troubleshooting ....................................................... 120 Specifications ........................................................... 123 Explanation of Terms ............................................... 125 Safety Notes ............................................................ 126 EC Declaration of Conformity .................................. 129 IMPORTANT ............................................................ 130 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 Handling Your Digital Camera This camera contains precision electronic components. To ensure that images are recorded correctly, do not subject the camera to impact or shock while an image is being recorded. h 16MB, xD-Picture CardTM (1) Supplied with: Anti-static case (1) h LR6 AA-size alkaline batteries (4) 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 the respective companies. h 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 Lens Cap (1) h Adapter Ring (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 Strap (1) h Video cable (1) (plug (2.5 mm dia. ) to pin-plug) Approx. 1.5 m 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. h USB Interface Set (1) · CD-ROM: Software for FinePix SX (1) · USB cable with Noise Suppression core (1) · Quick start guide for Camera and Software installation (1) h Owner'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. 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. 6 7 Nomenclature Power switch Refer to the pages in parentheses for information on using the camera features. Mode dial Photography mode (P.22) Playback mode (P.38) Power-OFF (P.17) Manual (P.44) Scene Position (P.45) AUTO (P.22) MOVIE (Video) (P.47) d( Viewfinder (EVF) (P.23) a( c( b( Macro) button (P.37) Tele zoom) button Flash)button (P.33) Wide zoom) button Strap mount MENU/OK button BACK button Shutter button Self-timer lamp Flash (P.33) Flash control sensor Slot cover xD-Picture Card slot Lens (USB) socket (P.99) DC IN 5V (Power input) socket (P. 95, 96) Tripod mount OPEN (Flash pop-up) button Strap mount EVF/LCD (monitor selector) button (P.23) Indicator lamp (P.27) LCD monitor (P.23) DISP button (P.31, 39) Battery cover (P.15) 8 VIDEO OUT (Video output) socket (P.96) 9 Nomenclature (Sample display) I Still photography mode White balance EV (Exposure compensation) Self-Timer Still photography mode Battery level warning Flash AF warning Macro (close-up) Camera shake warning Zoom bar AF frame Date Quality mode Number of available frames 1 Getting Ready 1 PREFACE 2 1 Attach the lens cap, strap and adapter ring Pull the lens cap cord through the strap mount. I Playback mode Playback mode DPOF Protection Zoom bar Date Playback frame number Battery level warning Attach the strap to the strap mounts on the camera. Once you have attached both ends of the strap, check carefully to ensure that the strap is firmly secured. 10 ! G Attach the lens cap cord to avoid losing the lens cap. ! G Failure to attach the strap correctly can result in the camera being dropped. 11 PREFACE Attaching the Lens Cap N Overview of the conversion lens N 3 Wide conversion lens WL-FX9/WL-FX9B Teleconversion lens TL-FX9/TL-FX9B Changes the focal length by a factor of 1.5× (telephoto: equivalent to 340 mm) without altering the F-stop value of the lens. h Teleconversion lens specifications Magnification : 1.5× Lens configuration : 3 lenses in 3 groups Dimensions : 55 mm (2.17 in.) × 65 mm (2.56 in.) dia. Mass (Weight) : Approx. 100 g (3.5 oz.) Accessories : Adapter Ring AR-FX9, Lens caps (front and rear), Lens pouch ! G The TL-FX9/TL-FX9B should only be used for telephoto shots where eclipsing does not occur. Eclipsing occurs at wide-angle settings. ! G The built-in flash cannot be used with the teleconversion lens. 1 0 Changes the focal length by a factor of 0.79× (wide-angle: equivalent to 30 mm) without altering the F-stop value of the lens. h Wide conversion lens specifications Magnification : 0.79× Lens configuration : 3 lenses in 3 groups Dimensions : 32 mm (1.26 in.) × 70 mm (2.76 in.) dia. Mass (Weight) : Approx. 185 g (6.5 oz.) Accessories : Adapter Ring AR-FX9, Lens caps (front and rear), Lens pouch ! G Only use the wide conversion lens at the wideangle zoom setting. ! G The wide conversion lens and built-in flash cannot be used together. 1 Screw the adapter ring in the direction of the arrow to mount it on the camera. 2 0 12 Mounting the adapter ring on the camera protects the lens and allows you to attach the optional conversion lens. The adapter ring should be mounted on the camera at all times to protect the lens. 1 To prevent the lens cap from appearing in the shot when you take pictures, attach the lens cap to the strap. 2 Fit and remove the lens cap by squeezing the left and right sides of the cap. Conversion lens ! G The adapter ring enclosed with the FinePix S3000(AR-FX3) should be used with these conversion lenses. The adapter rings provided with these conversion lenses (AR-FX9 for FinePix 4900 zoom/6900 zoom/S602 zoom/S7000) cannot be used with the FinePix S3000. ! G Commercially available filters can be mounted on the lens when the adapter ring is attached, but no more than one filter should be mounted at a time. 13 LOADING THE BATTERY AND xD-Picture CardTM Compatible batteries hAA-size alkaline batteries (4) or AA-size Ni-MH rechageable batteries (4) (sold separately). 2 0 1 0 3 0 ! G Please use the same brand and grade AA-size alkaline batteries as those supplied with the camera. N How to use the batteries N h Never use the following types of batteries, as this could cause serious problems Outer casing such as battery fluid leakage or overheating: 1. Batteries with split or peeling outer casings 2. Combinations of different types of batteries or new and used batteries together h Do not use manganese or Ni-Cd batteries. h Soil, such as fingermarks on the poles of the batteries can significantly reduce the amount of time for which the batteries can be used. h The time for which AA-size alkaline batteries (referred to hereafter simply as alkaline batteries) can be used varies depending on the brand, and some alkaline batteries may stop providing power more quickly than those supplied with the camera. Note also that due to their nature, the time for which alkaline batteries can be used decreases in cold conditions (0°C to +10°C/+32°F to +50°F). The use of AA-size Ni-MH batteries is recommended for this reason. h Use the optional charger to charge AA-size Ni-MH batteries. h See P.112-114 for other notes on using batteries. h When first purchased or if left unused for a long period, the time for which AA-size Ni-MH batteries can be used may be shorter. See P.113-114 for details. 1 1 Slide the battery cover out and lift it open. 2 Insert the batteries correctly as indicated by the polarity icons. 3 Close the battery cover. N Replacing the batteries N Check that the Power switch is set to "OFF", open the battery cover and remove the batteries. ! G Do not apply excessive force to the battery cover. Do not open the battery cover while the camera is still switched on as this could corrupt the image files on the xD-Picture Card or damage the xD-Picture Card itself. ! G Take care not to drop the batteries when you open or close the battery cover. 14 15 LOADING THE BATTERY AND xD-Picture CardTM SWITCHING ON AND OFF/SETTING THE DATE AND TIME 1 2 1 3 0 1 0 2 0 1 Open the slot cover. 2 Firmly push the xD-Picture Card fully into the xD-Picture Card slot. 3 Close the slot cover. N Replacing 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 xDPicture Card is pushed out. You can then pull the xDPicture Card the rest of the way out. Set the Power switch to turn the camera on and off. q : Photography mode w : Playback mode OFF: Power-OFF When you switch the camera on, the indicator lamp lights (green). When you first switch the camera on, the date is cleared. Press the "MENU/OK" button to set the date and time. ! GIf a confirmation message does not appear, refer to ! GWhen also leaving the camera for a long period with the ! GTo set the date and time later, press the "BACK" button. ! GIf you do not set the date and time, this confirmation message will appear each time you switch the camera on. batteries removed, this confirmation message will appear. "CORRECTING THE DATE AND TIME" (P.18) to check and correct the date and time. ! G Opening 16 the slot cover while the camera is still switched on, the camera is switched off. ! 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. ! 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. 17 CORRECTING THE DATE AND TIME 3 1 13 00 2 0 2 3 1 12 00 3 0 1 0 2 0 12 00 3 0 1 Use "d" and "c" to select Year, Month, Day, Hour or Minute. 2 Press "a" or "b" to correct the setting. 3 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 the "MENU/OK" button. 2 Press "d" or "c" to select "gOPTION" and then use "a" or "b" to select "SET­UP". 3 Press the "MENU/OK" button. 1Press "a" or "b" to select "DATE/TIME". 2 Press "c". 1 Press "d" or "c" to select Year, Month, Day, Hour or Minute. 2 Press "a" or "b" to correct the setting. 3 Always press the "MENU/OK" button after the settings are completed. ! G If 18 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 Holding down "a " or "b ", the numbers change continuously. ! G When the time displayed passes "12:00", the AM/PM setting automatically switches. 19 CHANGING THE DATE ORDER CHECKING THE REMAINING BATTERIES CHARGE Switch the camera on and check that no battery level warning (X or C) is displayed on the LCD monitor. If no icon is displayed, there is ample charge left in the batteries. i X Lit red: Batteries charge low. Replace or recharge the batteries as they will run out shortly. i C Blinking red: The batteries are exhausted. The display will shortly go blank and the camera will stop working. Replace or recharge the batteries. SELECTING THE LANGUAGE 1 2 1 13 00 2 0 12 00 3 0 12 00 3 0 ! G Do not reuse batteries that have no remaining charge (C blinking red) as this can result in faults such as the camera switching off without retracting the lens. ! G The above estimates are for the Still image modes. In Playback mode, the transition from "X" to "C" may take less time. 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 the settings are completed. Date order YYYY.MM.DD MM/DD/YYYY 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. If the camera is not used for 2 minutes, this function automatically switches it off. When this function is enabled, the screen switches off to conserve battery power if the camera is not used in any way for 30 seconds (See P.79 for details). To switch the camera back on, turn the Power switch to "OFF" briefly and then back to "q". N Power Save Function N 1Press the "MENU/OK" button. 2Press "d" or "c" to select "gOPTION" and then press "a" or "b" to select "SET­UP". 3Press the "MENU/OK" button. 1Press "a" or "b" to select "LANGUAGE". 2Press "c" to select "ENGLISH", "FRANCAIS", "DEUTSCH", "ESPAÑOL" or " ". You can cycle through the language settings by pressing "c". 3Press the "MENU/OK" button. 20 DD.MM.YYYY ! G The screens in this manual are shown in English. ! G See P.78 for more information on the "g" OPTION menu. 21 2 Basic Photography TAKING PICTURES (AUTO MODE) 1 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. G G 2 3 2 2 Set the Power switch to "q" and set the Mode dial to "R". G Effective Photography Range Approx. 80 cm (2.6 ft.) to infinity Press the "z OPEN" button to make the flash pop up. Immediately after you select Photography mode, the viewfinder (EVF) switches on. You can choose whether to use the viewfinder (EVF) or the LCD monitor to take pictures by pressing the "EVF/LCD" button to switch between the two. ! G If ! G If the subject is closer than approximately 80 cm (2.6 22 ft.), set the camera to Macro mode (P.37). ! G If a "", "", "å" or "" message appears, see P.117, 118. the photography mode is "R", use the Auto Flash mode. ! G When the flash is popped up or you are using the flash to take pictures, you may see the image disappear and the screen go dark as the flash charges. The indicator lamp blinks orange while the flash is charging. ! G If you use the flash in very dusty environments or when it is snowing, the flash may reflect off snowflakes or floating dust particles so that they appear as glowing white dots on your image. ! G You can specify individually whether the viewfinder Mode qPhotography mode w Play back mode Default setting After switching EVF LCD monitor LCD monitor EVF (EVF) or the LCD monitor is used in the Photography and Playback modes. The selection reverts to the default setting when you switch the camera off. 23 TAKING PICTURES (AUTO MODE) 4 4 5 6 7 Bebeep 2 Frame the shot so that the subject fills the entire AF (Auto Focus) frame. Zoom bar Loop the strap over your wrist, brace your elbows firmly against your body and hold the camera with both hands. Be careful to ensure that the lens and flash control sensor are not obscured by your hands or the camera strap. ! G The image will be blurred if the camera moves when 24 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. ! 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. To zoom in on the subject, press "a" (T TELE Zoom). To zoom out, press "b" (W WIDE Zoom). A "zoom bar" appears on the screen when you zoom in or out. hOptical zoom focal length (35mm camera equivalent) Approx. 38 mm-228 mm Maximum zoom scale: 6× ! G The image shown on the screen before taking the ! G Zooming pauses briefly when it switches between optical zoom and digital zoom (P.32). Press the same zoom button again to switch zoom modes. shot may differ in its brightness, color, etc. from the image actually recorded. If necessary, play back the recorded image to check it (P.38). ! G In some conditions it may be difficult to see your subject clearly on the LCD monitor (Such as in sunny weather outdoors). In such situations, use the viewfinder (EVF) to take the shot. ! G If the subject is not in the AF frame, use AE/AF lock to take the picture (P.29). When you press the Shutter button down halfway, the camera emits a short double-beep and focuses on your subject (the indicator lamp (green) changes from blinking to steady). At that point, the AF frame on the screen 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 screen, the camera cannot focus. ! G When you press the Shutter button down halfway, the image ! 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. for the camera to focus), try standing about 2 m (6.6 ft.) from your subject to take the picture. 25 TAKING PICTURES (AUTO MODE) 8 Beep N Warnings displayed when the Shutter button is pressed down halfway N I Indicator Lamp Display Display Lit green Blinking green Blinking green and orange alternately Lit orange Blinking orange Blinking green (1-second intervals) Blinking red Ready to shoot. AF/AE operating or camera shake/AF warning (ready to shoot) Recording data to the xD-Picture Card (ready to shoot). Recording data to the xD-Picture Card (not ready to shoot) Charging the flash (flash will not fire) Camera in Power Save mode (P.79) i xD-Picture Card-related warning The xD-Picture Card is not loaded, is not formatted, is incorrectly formatted or is fully recorded. xD-Picture Card fault. i Lens operation error. Status V Solution Shot not focused. i Move at least 2 m (6.6 ft.) away from the subject before taking the shot. i Use AF/AE lock to take the shot (P.29). 2 To take the picture, press the shutter button down fully without lifting your finger off it. The camera beeps and takes the picture, and the data is then recorded. \ Solution Strong likelihood of camera shake due to the slow shutter speed. ! G There is a slight delay between the Shutter button 26 being pressed and the shot being taken. If necessary, playback 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 indicator lamp lights orange (not ready to shoot) before switching back to green to indicate that the camera is again ready for shooting. ! G The Indicator lamp blinks orange while the flash is charging. The screen may go dark briefly. This is normal and does not indicate a fault. ! G See P.117-119 for information on the warning displays. i Use the flash. i Use a tripod. N Subjects not suitable for autofocus N Though the FinePix S3000 uses an accurate autofocus mechanism, it may have difficulty focusing or not be able to focus at all for 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 TAKING PICTURES (AUTO MODE) Number of available frames The number of available shots is displayed on the screen. USING AF/AE LOCK 1 2 ! G See P.51 for information on changing the File size. ! G At shipment, the default "y" QUALITY settings is "1". 2 I Standard number of frames per xD-Picture Card 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, because the amount of data recorded for a shot varies depending on the subject, in some cases the number of shots may decrease by 2 or may remain the same. As a result, the actual number of recordable shots may either decrease or increase. 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) ` 3M 2048 × 1536 19 40 81 162 325 651 2 2M 1600 × 1200 25 50 101 204 409 818 1 1M 1280 × 960 33 68 137 275 550 1101 ! 0.3M 640 × 480 122 247 497 997 1997 3993 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 is in the AF frame. N AF/AE Lock N On the FinePix S3000, 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 29 USING AF/AE LOCK FRAMING GUIDELINE FUNCTION 4 Scene Beep 3 Bebeep 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. Text displayed Framing Guideline displayed No text displayed 2 Pressing the Shutter button down halfway, the camera emits a short double-beep and focuses on the subject. At that point, the AF frame on the screen becomes smaller and the camera sets the shutter speed and aperture (the indicator lamp (green) changes from blinking to lit). 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. You can use the framing guidelines to take pictures in the "R, E, W" mode. The screen display changes each time you press the "DISP" button. Press the "DISP" button until "Framing Guideline" appears. 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. ! G The N Important N ! 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. 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. 31 DIGITAL ZOOM Zoom bar display Digital zoom I FLASH 1 2 Optical zoom 2 Press "a" to zoom in on your subject and "b" to zoom out. When the limit of optical zooming is reached, the digital zoom can then be used to zoom still further. Digital zoom focal distance (35 mm camera equivalent) ` 2 1 ! Max. Zoom Scale 1.28× 1.6× 3.2× ­ Equivalent to approx. 228 mm-291 mm Equivalent to approx. 228 mm-364 mm Equivalent to approx. 228 mm-730 mm 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 "a" or "b" to move the "I" up and down. hWhen you switch between digital zoom and optical zoom, the "I" stops moving briefly. Press the button for the same direction again to start the "I" moving and switch the zoom setting. To change the flash setting, pop the flash unit up. The flash mode setting does not change when you close the flash. hEffective flash range (in "R" mode) Wide-angle: Approx. 0.3 m to 3.5 m (1.0 ft. to 11.5 ft.) Telephoto : Approx. 0.8 m to 3.5 m (2.6 ft. to 11.5 ft.) AUTO Press the "I" Flash button (c) to select the flash mode to be used. ! G When you pop the flash up, the image shown on the ! G The 32 digital zoom cannot be used with the "`" setting. ! G See P.51 for information on changing the quality mode setting. ! G If the image goes out of focus when you use the zoom, press the shutter button down halfway to refocus. ! G The optical zoom is equivalent to approximately 38 mm-228 mm on a 35 mm camera. screen may disappear and the screen may go dark because the flash is charging. In this event, the indicator lamp blinks orange. ! G Using 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 using Suppressed Flash mode. ! G The flash charging time may increase if the charge remaining in the battery is low. 33 I FLASH 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. z Forced Flash Use this flash 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. 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. hSlowest shutter speed / (SP night scene): Up to 3 sec. 2 ! G If pressing the Shutter button while the flash is charging, the shot will be taken without the flash. ! G If pressing the Shutter button while the flash is charging, the shot will be taken without the flash. ? Red-Eye Reduction + Slow Synchro Use this mode for slow synchro shots with redeye reduction. 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 also to make Red-Eye Reduction more effective: ! G The image may be overexposed when you shoot bright scenes. 34 h Get the subjects to look at the camera. h Get as close as possible to the subjects. To take a picture of a main subject at night with the background brightly lit, please use the "E" mode "/" (Night) settings (P.45). 35 I FLASH N When you cannot change the h Check that the flash is popped up. e MACRO (CLOSE-UP) PHOTOGRAPHY flash settings N Selecting Macro mode allows you to take closeup shots. G Effective Photography Range: Approx. 10 cm to 80 cm (3.9 in. to 2.6 ft.) ! G Macro photography is automatically cancelled in the Suppressed Flash Pressing the flash down switches the camera to Suppressed Flash mode. 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.125) operates so that natural colors are captured along with the ambience of the available light. h When "," (Landscape) or "t" (Continuous Shooting) is selected in "E" (Scene Position) mode, the flash mode is set to "Suppressed Flash" even when the flash is popped up. following situations: · When you have switched photography modes · 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. 2 N When you are using the flash N When you use the flash in Macro mode, remove the lens adapter ring. If the adapter ring is not removed, a shadow may appear in the bottom center of your shot. h Effective shooting range: Approx. 30 to 80 cm (1.0 ft. to 2.6 ft.) Press the "e " Macro button (d ). The "e " appears on the screen indicating that you can take close-up shots. To cancel Macro mode, press the "e" Macro button (d) again. ! G If you are shooting in Suppressed Flash mode in dark 36 ! G See P.26, 117 for information on the camera shake warning. conditions, use a tripod to prevent camera shake. ! G In "E" photography mode, you can only select the Macro setting for "t" mode (Continuous shooting). 37 wPLAYBACK VIEWING YOUR IMAGES (PLAYBACK) 1 0 2 0 Fast Forwarding Images wPLAYBACK MULTI-FRAME PLAYBACK 2 Text displayed No text displayed Multi-frame playback 1 1 0 2 0 2 1 Set the Power switch to "w". 2 Use the "d" and "c" to move forward and backward respectively through your images. Playback frame number In playback mode, the display shown on the screen switches each time you press the "DISP" button. Press the "DISP" button until the multiframe playback screen (9 frames) appears. ! G When 38 you set the Power switch to "w", the last image shot is displayed. ! G You can use this camera to play back still images recorded on an FinePix S3000 or still images (excluding some uncompressed images) recorded on any FUJIFILM digital camera that supports xD-Picture Cards. During playback, you can skip backwards or forwards through the images (the frame number increases or decreases) by holding down "d" or "c" for approximately 1 second. The displayed image does not change, but a progress bar indicates the approximate playback location on the xD-Picture Card. ! G The screen text display disappears after approximately ! G Playback playback. 3 seconds. zoom cannot be used with multi-frame 1 Select a frame by using "d", "c", "a" and "b" to move the cursor (the orange box) to the desired frame. Press "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. 39