User manual FUJIFILM FINEPIX S304

3.2 Getting Ready Basic Photography Advanced Features Photography Advanced Features Playback Settings Software Installation Camera Connection 7 8 Using FinePixViewer This manual will show you how to use your FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA FinePix S304 correctly. Please follow the instructions carefully. BL00171-200 (1) Warning To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. CAUTION This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: -- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. -- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. -- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. -- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Notes on the Grant: To comply with Part 15 of the FCC rules, this product must be used with a Fujifilm-specified ferrite-core USB cable and DC supply cord. The graphical symbols are located on the bottom of the case. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. For customers in Canada CAUTION This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES- 003. For customers in the U.S.A. FCC Statement This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: ( 1 ) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 2 Please read the Safety Notes (P.131) and make sure you understand them before using the camera. 3 Contents Warning ........................................................................ 2 Preface ......................................................................... 6 Camera Features and Accessories .............................. 7 Nomenclature ............................................................... 8 ? Red-Eye Reduction + Slow Synchro ...................... 35 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/FORMAT ....... 61 k PROTECTING IMAGES FRAME/ALL ................... 65 iHOW TO SPECIFY PRINT OPTIONS (DPOF) ......... 69 iDPOF SET FRAME ............................................... 70 r RECORDING VOICE MEMOS .............................. 74 PLAYING BACK VOICE MEMOS ............................... 77 7 Camera Connection 7.1 Using the optional AC Power adapter ....................... 95 7.2 Use at DSC mode ..................................................... 96 7.3 Use at PC-CAM mode ............................................... 99 7.4 Disconnecting the Camera ...................................... 102 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 Card ........... 14 SWITCHING ON AND OFF ............................................. 17 SETTING THE DATE AND TIME .................................... 18 Changing the date and time ........................................ 20 SELECTING THE LANGUAGE ....................................... 21 8 Using FinePixViewer 8.1 Saving Images on Your Computer .......................... 104 8.2 Making a FinePix CD Album ................................... 105 8.3 Using the FinePix Internet Service .......................... 106 8.4 User Registration ..................................................... 106 8.5 Mastering FinePixViewer ......................................... 110 8.6 Uninstalling the Software ......................................... 111 System Expansion Options ...................................... 113 Accessories Guide ................................................... 114 Notes on Using Your Camera Correctly .................. 116 Notes on the Power Supply ..................................... 117 Applicable Batteries ............................................ 117 Notes on the Batteries ......................................... 117 Notes on Using the AC Power Adapter ............... 119 Notes on the xD-Picture Card .................................. 120 Warning Displays ..................................................... 122 Troubleshooting ....................................................... 125 Specifications ........................................................... 128 Explanation of Terms ............................................... 130 Safety Notes ............................................................ 131 EC Declaration of Conformity .................................. 134 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 5 3 Advanced Features Photography ADVANCED FEATURES PHOTOGRAPHY ................... 43 I Photography Mode Specifications .......................... 43 q STILL IMAGE 5 Settings g LCD BRIGHTNESS/VOLUME .................................... 79 g USING SET­ UP ......................................................... 80 I List of settings ......................................................... 81 I SET­ UP Menu Options (Date/time setting, etc.) ......... 81 SET­UP POWER SAVE ............................................................ 82 R/W MANUAL ..................................................... 44 E SCENE POSITION ................................................ 45 q MOVIE 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 cAuto Flash Mode .................................................... 34 nRed-Eye Reduction ................................................ 34 z Forced Flash ...........................................................35 vSlow Synchro ......................................................... 35 T MOVIE (VIDEO) .................................................... 47 PHOTOGRAPHY MENU OPERATION ........................... 50 PHOTOGRAPHY MENU y SETTING QUALITY MODE (NUMBER OF RECORDED PIXELS FOR IMAGES) ................... 51 6 Software Installation 6.1 The Software Components ........................................ 83 6.2 Installation on a Windows PC .................................... 84 6.2.1 Load the CD-ROM into your PC ....................... 84 6.2.2 From FinePixViewer installation to restart ........ 85 6.3 Installation on a Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2 ........................... 89 6.3.1 Check the system software settings ................. 89 6.3.2 From FinePixViewer installation to restart ........ 89 6.4 Installation on a Mac OS X ........................................ 92 6.4.1 From FinePixViewer installation to restart ........ 92 = SELF-TIMER PHOTOGRAPHY ............................ 53 d EV (EXPOSURE COMPENSATION) .................... 55 a WHITE BALANCE (SELECTING THE LIGHT SOURCE) ... 56 x FLASH (FLASH BRIGHTNESS ADJUSTMENT) ... 57 K SHARPNESS ........................................................ 57 N APERTURE-PRIORITY AUTO ............................. 58 4 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. Camera Features and Accessories 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. Features h Superb image quality provided by the high-resolution Fujinon 6× zoom lens and 3.2 million effective pixels h Maximum number of recorded pixels: 2048 × 1536 pixels (3.15 million pixels) h Compact and lightweight body h Wide range of photography applications (includes Macro function) h Intelligent Auto White Balance and AE functions built-in h Built-in automatic flash with precise wide-range flash control h 3.2× digital zoom photography (5× for movie shooting) and up to 12.8× zoom playback functions h Manual and Scene Position modes that provide an expanded range of photography options h 1.8 inches 62,000 pixels amorphous silicon TFT LCD monitor and 0.33 inches electronic viewfinder (EVF) h Voice Caption function records up to 30 seconds of sound. h Movie shooting function (320 × 240/160 × 120 pixels with sound) h Easy high-speed image file transfer via the USB connection (using the Interface Set provided with sound) h Accepts tele and wide conversion lenses. (Flash cannot be used when a conversion lens is mounted.) h Conforms to the new standard for digital camera file system Design rule for Camera File system Accessories h LR6 AA-size alkaline batteries (4) 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 memory cards containing images or data protected under copyright laws is only permissible within the restrictions imposed by those copyright laws. I Trademark Information h IBM PC/AT is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corp. of the U.S. h iMac and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. h QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks used under license. The QuickTime logo is registered in the U.S. and other countries. h Adobe Acrobat ® ReaderTM is a trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated of the U.S. h Microsoft, Windows, the Windows logo and DirectX are either 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 xD-Picture Card and other company or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective companies. h 16MB, xD-Picture Card (1) Supplied with: Anti-static case (1) h Adapter Ring (1) h Lens Cap (1) I Liquid Crystal If the LCD monitor or viewfinder (EVF) is damaged, take particular care with the liquid crystal in the monitor or viewfinder. If any of the following situations arise, take the urgent action indicated. h If liquid crystal comes in contact with your skin Wipe the area with a cloth and then wash thoroughly with running water and soap. h If liquid crystal gets into your eye Flush the affected eye with clean water for at least 15 minutes and then seek medical assistance. h If liquid crystal is swallowed Flush your mouth thoroughly with water. Drink large quantities of water and induce vomiting. Then seek medical assistance. h Strap (1) h Interface Set (1) · CD-ROM: Software for FinePix SX (1) · Special USB cable with Noise Suppression core (1) I Exif Print (Exif ver. 2.2) Exif Print Format is a newly revised digital camera file format that contains a variety of shooting information for optimal printing. 6 h Owner's Manual (this manual) (1) 7 Nomenclature 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) Microphone OPEN (Flash pop-up) button Strap mount d( Viewfinder (EVF)(P.23) a( c( b( EVF / LCD (monitor selector) button (P.23) Indicator lamp(P.27) LCD monitor(P.23) 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 DISP button(P.31,39) Lens Digital (USB) socket (P.96, 99) 8 Speaker DC IN 5V(Power input) socket(P.95) Tripod mount Battery cover(P.15) 9 Nomenclature (Sample display) Example of Screen Text Display: Still photography mode Macro Flash Photography mode White balance Zoom bar Quality mode(Number of recorded pixels for images) Battery low warning AF warning Camera shake warning AF frame Self -Timer EV(Exposure compensation) Number of remaining shots 1 Getting Ready 1 PREFACE 2 1 Attach the lens cap, strap and adapter ring Pull the lens cap cord through the strap mount. Example of Screen Text Display: Playback mode Protection DPOF Playback frame number Battery low 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. Playback mode Voice captioning 10 Date ! 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 Conversion Lens Guide N Wide Conversion Lens WL-FX9 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 Shooting range : Approx. 10 cm to infinity 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 (see below for specifications), Lens caps (front and rear), Lens pouch 3 1 Teleconversion Lens TL-FX9 Changes the focal length by a factor of 1.5x (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 Shooting range : Approx. 2.4 m to infinity 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 (see below for specifications), Lens caps (front and rear), Lens pouch 1 Screw the adapter ring in the direction of the arrow to mount it on the camera. To prevent the lens cap from appearing in the shot when you take pictures, attach the lens cap to the strap. 2 ! G The enclosed adapter ring (for FinePix 4800/ 6900/S602) cannot be used. ! G Only use the wide conversion lens at the wideangle zoom setting. ! G The flash cannot be used when the wide conversion lens is mounted. ! G Only use the tele conversion lens at the telephoto ! G The flash cannot be zoom setting. used when the teleconversion lens is mounted. Conversion lens 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. Fit and remove the lens cap by squeezing the left and right sides of the cap. ! 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 Card Compatible batteries Use four AA-size alkaline batteries or four AAsize nickel-metal hydride (Ni-MH) batteries. h It is recommended that you use same brand of alkaline batteries as those supplied with the camera. h Never use a battery when the Outer casing outer casing is split or peeling as this could result in a short-circuit and cause major problems due to battery fluid leakage or overheating. h Do not use different types of batteries or old and new batteries together. h You cannot use lithium, manganese or nickelcadmium (Ni-Cd) batteries. h The operating lives of alkaline batteries vary between brands and the life of batteries you purchase may be shorter than the alkaline batteries provided with the camera. Note also that due to the nature of alkaline batteries, the time for which they can be used is shorter in cold locations (at temperatures of +10°C (+50°F) or below). Consequently, Ni-MH batteries are recommended. h Soiling (fingerprints, etc) on the terminals of batteries can greatly reduce the time for which the batteries provide power. h You will need the optional charger (P.114) to recharge Ni-MH batteries. h See P.117, 118 for notes on using batteries. xD-Picture Card (sold separately) DPC-16 (16MB) DPC-64 (64MB) DPC-32 (32MB) DPC-128 (128MB) 1 0 2 0 3 0 N Notes on Handling Batteries N 1 Front Back 1Slide the battery cover out and lift it open. 2Insert the batteries correctly as indicated by the polarity icons. 3Close 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 Operation of this camera is only guaranteed when it ! G Because 14 is used with FUJIFILM xD-Picture Card. xD-Picture Cards are small, they can be accidentally swallowed by small children. Be sure to store xD-Picture Cards out of the reach of small children. If a child accidentally swallows an xDPicture Card, seek medical advice immediately. ! G See P.120-121 for more information on xD-Picture Card. ! 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. 15 LOADING THE BATTERY AND xD-Picture Card SWITCHING ON AND OFF 1 2 1 3 0 1 0 2 0 1Open the slot cover. 2Firmly push the xD-Picture Card fully into the xD-Picture Card slot. 3Close 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. Turn 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). ! G If you open the battery cover while the camera is still When you first switch the camera on, the date is cleared. Press the "MENU/OK" button to set the date and time. 16 switched on, the camera is automatically switched off to protect the xD-Picture Card. ! G The xD-Picture Card will not slide fully into the slot if it is inserted facing the wrong way. Be careful not to apply excessive force to the xD-Picture Card. ! G When storing the xD-Picture Card, always use the special anti-static case provided. ! G Take care not to remove your finger too quickly ! G To after the lock is released, as the card may spring completely out of the slot. set the date and time later, press the "BACK" button. ! G If you do not set the date and time, this confirmation message will appear each time you switch the camera on. 17 SETTING THE DATE AND TIME 3 4 5 6 1 1 0 2 0 Press "a" or "b" to switch between "YYYY.MM. DD" (year.month.day) and "MM/DD/YYYY" (month/day/year). 1 Use "d" and "c" to select Year, Month, Day, Hour or Minute. 2 Press "a" or "b" to set the number. Press "d" when "YEAR" is selected, or press "c" when "MIN" is selected and select the date format. 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. ! G To set the time more precisely, press the "MENU/OK" ! 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. button when the time on your reference clock reaches zero seconds. ! G If at least 2 hours have passed since the AC power adapter was connected or the batteries inserted and the date and time set, then those settings will be maintained for roughly 6 hours even when the camera has no power supply (when the AC power adapter is disconnected and the batteries are removed). 19 SETTING THE DATE AND TIME Changing the date and time SELECTING THE LANGUAGE N Checking the remaining batteries charge N Switch the camera on and check that no battery level warning (Z or X) 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. 1 2 1 13 00 2 0 12 00 3 0 13 00 24 00 ! 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 the "MENU/OK" button. 2 Use "d" or "c" to select "gOPTION" and then use "a" or "b" to select "SET­UP". 3 Press the "MENU/OK" button. 4 Select "DATE/TIME" and press "c". See P.18 for information on setting the date and time. 20 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.82 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 "d" or "c" to select "ENGLISH". 3Press the "MENU/OK" button. 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 ! G Check that the lens is clean. If it is dirty, clean the 22 ft.), set the camera to Macro mode (P.37). lens as described on P.116. ! G If a "", "", "å" or "" message appears, see P.122, 123. 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, microphone and flash control sensor are not obscured by your hands or the camera strap. 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 (1.5 in. to 9.0 in.) Maximum zoom scale: 6× ! G In 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. 24 ! G You may be unable to take pictures correctly if your finger or the camera strap is obscuring the lens, etc. ! G Zooming stops briefly when the camera switches between optical zoom and digital zoom (P.32). 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). ! 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 Click 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 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) 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 makes a soft clicking sound, and the data is then recorded. \ Solution Strong likelihood of camera shake due to the slow shutter speed. ! G If i Use the flash. i Use a tripod. N Subjects not suitable for autofocus N Though the FinePix S304 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). 26 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 flashes orange during charging. The screen may go dark briefly. This is normal and does not indicate a fault. ! G See P.122-124 for information on the warning displays. 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 "1M". 2 I Standard number of shots per xD-Picture Card Because the amount of data recorded varies depending on the subject, the number of available shots may not decrease when recording ends, or may decrease by 2 frames. The discrepancy between the standard number of available shots and the actual number of available shots increases in proportion to the capacity of the xD-Picture Card. Quality Number of recorded pixels Image Data Size DPC-16 (16MB) DPC-32 (32MB) DPC-64 (64MB) DPC-128 (128MB) 3M · F 3M · N 2M 1600 × 1200 Approx. 390KB 39 79 159 319 1M 1280 × 960 Approx. 320KB 49 99 198 398 0.3M 640 × 480 Approx. 130KB 122 247 497 997 2048 × 1536 Approx. 1300KB 12 25 50 102 Approx. 590KB 26 53 107 215 In a shot with this type of composition, the subjects (two people in this case) are not in the AF frame. If the shot is taken at this point, the subjects will not be in focus. Move the camera slightly so that one of the subjects in the AF frame. N AF/AE Lock N On the FinePix S304, 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. Number of available shots displayed on the camera for a new xD-Picture Card formatted in the camera. 28 29 USING AF/AE LOCK FRAMING GUIDELINE FUNCTION 4 Scene Click 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 Keep holding the shutter button down halfway (AF/AE lock) and check that the AF frame on the screen shrinks and that the indicator lamp (green) stops flashing and stays 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. ! G You can reapply the AF/AE lock as many times as 30 ! G The AF/AE lock operates in all photography modes and can be used to ensure excellent results. you like before releasing the shutter. ! G The framing guideline is not recorded on the image. ! G The lines in the scene frame roughly divide the recorded pixels into three equal parts horizontally and vertically. When the image is printed, the resulting print may be shifted slightly from the scene frame. N Important N Always use the AF/AE lock to compose your picture. Failing to use the AF/AE lock may result in the image being out of focus. 31 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) 3M 2M 1M 0.3M 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-729 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 ft. to 11.5 ft.) Telephoto : Approx. 0.8 m to 3.5 m (2.6 ft. to 11.5 ft.) ! G If ! G If 32 ! G See P.51 for information on changing the quality setting. 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. the photography mode is "R", use the Auto Flash mode. ! G When you pop the flash up, the image shown on the screen may disappear and the screen may go dark because the flash is charging. In this event, the indicator lamp blinks orange. ! 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. Press the "I" Flash button (c) to select the flash mode to be used. ! G The flash charging time may increase if the charge remaining in the battery is low. 33 I FLASH 2 c Auto Flash Mode 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. ? 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. ! G Because a slow shutter speed is used, a tripod should be used to prevent camera shake. 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 Scene) 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 Auto White Balance function (P.130) 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 When you set the mode, the "e" icon is briefly displayed larger. ! 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 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, 122 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 1Set the Power switch to "w". 2Use the "d" and "c" button 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 "q", the last image shot is displayed. ! G You can use this camera to play back still images recorded on an FinePix S304 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" button 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