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 ...