User manual FUJIFILM FINEPIX S7000

Getting Ready Using the Camera Advanced Features Settings Software Installation This manual will show you how to use your FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA FinePix S7000 correctly. Please follow the instructions carefully. Viewing Images BL00304-200 (1) Warning To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. EC Declaration of Conformity to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: -- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. -- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. -- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. -- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Notes on the Grant: To comply with Part 15 of the FCC rules, this product must be used with a Fujifilm-specified ferrite-core A/V cable, USB cable and DC supply cord. For customers in the U.S.A. Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE We Name: Address: Fuji Photo Film (Europe) G.m.b.H. Heesenstrasse 31 40549 Dusseldorf, Germany FCC Statement This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. declare that the product Product Name: FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA FinePix S7000 Manufacture's Name: Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd. Manufacture's Address: 26-30, Nishiazabu 2-chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-8620, Japan is in conformity with the following Standards Safety: EN60065 EMC: EN55022: 1998 Classe B EN55024: 1998 EN61000-3-2: 1995 + A1:1998 + A2:1998 following the provision of the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC, 92/31/EEC and 93/68/EEC) and Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC). CAUTION This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try For customers in Canada CAUTION This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Please read the Safety Notes (P.118) and make sure you understand them before using the camera. Dusseldorf, Germany September 1, 2003 Date Signature/Managing Director IMPORTANT NOTICE BEFORE OPENING THE PACKAGE OF CD-ROM PROVIDED BY FUJI PHOTO FILM CO., LTD., PLEASE READ THIS END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT CAREFULLY. ONLY IF YOU DO AGREE TO THIS AGREEMENT, YOU WILL BE ABLE TO USE THE SOFTWARE RECORDED ON THE CD-ROM. BY OPENING THE PACKAGE, YOU ACCEPT AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THIS AGREEMENT. Be sure to read this page before using the Software. Place End User License Agreement This End User License Agreement ("Agreement") is an agreement between Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd. ("FUJIFILM") and you, which sets forth the terms and conditions of the license granted for you to use the software provided by FUJIFILM. The CD-ROM contains third party software. In case a separate agreement is provided by a third party supplier for its software, the provisions of such separate agreement shall apply to the use of such third party software, prevailing over those of this Agreement. 1. Definitions. (a) "Media" means the CD-ROM titled "Software for FinePix SX" which is provided to you together with this Agreement. (b) "Software" means the software which is recorded on Media. (c) "Documentation" means the operation manuals of Software and other related written materials which are provided to you together with Media. (d) "Product" means Media (including Software) and Documentation collectively. 2. Use of Software. 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You acknowledge that neither Software nor any part thereof, will be transferred, or exported to any country or used in any manner in violation of any export control laws and regulations to which Software is subject. 9. Termination. In case you breach any of the terms and conditions hereof, FUJIFILM may immediately terminate this Agreement without any notice. 10. Term. This Agreement is effective until the date when you cease to use Software, unless earlier terminated in accordance with Section 9 hereof. 11. Obligation upon termination. Upon termination or expiration of this Agreement, you shall, at your own responsibility and expense, delete or destroy immediately all Software (including its copies), Media and Documentation. 12. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with laws of Japan. Bij dit produkt zijn batterijen geleverd. Wanneer deze leeg zijn, moet u ze niet weggooien maar inleveren als KCA 3 Contents Warning .......................................................................... 2 IMPORTANT .................................................................. 2 EC Declaration of Conformity ......................................... 3 Preface ........................................................................... 6 Accessories included ...................................................... 7 Nomenclature ................................................................. 8 Example of screen text display .................................. 9 I Still photography mode ..................................... 9 I Playback mode .................................................. 9 D E h Long-period continuous shooting ........................................................................................................................ 52 EXPOSURE COMPENSATION ...................................................................................................................................... 54 USING AE LOCK ............................................................................................................................................................ 55 e MACRO (CLOSE-UP) ..................................................................................................................................................... 56 PHOTOGRAPHY INFORMATION .................................................................................................................................. 57 STILL PHOTOGRAPHY MENU q STILL PHOTOGRAPHY MENU OPERATION (Important. Please read.) ....................................................................... 58 * SELF-TIMER PHOTOGRAPHY ...................................................................................................................................... A WHITE BALANCE ........................................................................................................................................................... + AF MODE ........................................................................................................................................................................ ´ MULTI ................................................................................................................................................................. ; CENTER ............................................................................................................................................................. ~ AREA .................................................................................................................................................................. ` PHOTOMETRY ............................................................................................................................................................... j BRACKETING ................................................................................................................................................................. G SHARPNESS .................................................................................................................................................................. T MULTIPLE EXPOSURE ................................................................................................................................................. z FLASH BRIGHTNESS ADJUSTMENT ........................................................................................................................... USING AN EXTERNAL FLASH ...................................................................................................................................... 1 Getting Ready ATTACHING THE LENS CAP AND CAMERA STRAP .................................................................................................. 10 LOADING THE BATTERIES ........................................................................................................................................... 12 INSERTING THE MEDIA ................................................................................................................................................ 14 CHECKING THE REMAINING BATTERY CHARGE ..................................................................................................... 15 TURNING ON AND OFF / SETTING THE DATE AND TIME ......................................................................................... 16 CORRECTING THE DATE AND TIME / CHANGING THE DATE ORDER .................................................................... 17 SELECTING THE LANGUAGE ...................................................................................................................................... 18 2 Using the Camera BASIC OPERATION GUIDE ........................................................................................................................................... 19 STILL PHOTOGRAPHY MODE STILL PHOTOGRAPHY MENU ...................................................................................................................................... 59 59 60 61 61 62 62 63 63 64 64 65 65 Getting Ready B MOVIE MOVIE MODE r RECORDING MOVIES ................................................................................................................................................... 67 PLAYBACK MODE TAKING PICTURES (AUTO MODE) .............................................................................................................................. 23 INDICATOR LAMP DISPLAY ............................................................................................................................. 26 NUMBER OF AVAILABLE FRAMES .................................................................................................................. 26 USING AF/AE LOCK .......................................................................................................................................... 27 USING THE ZOOM (OPTICAL ZOOM / DIGITAL ZOOM) ................................................................................. 28 BEST FRAMING ................................................................................................................................................. 28 PLAYBACK MODE Using the Camera PLAYING BACK MOVIES ............................................................................................................................................... 69 B PLAYBACK PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS VIEWING THE IMAGES (PLAYBACK) ........................................................................................................................... 29 Single-frame playback / Fast-forwarding through the images / Multi-frame playback ........................................ 29 Single-frame playback / Playback zoom / Panning / Trimming ........................................................................... 30 ERASING IMAGES (ERASE FRAME) ............................................................................................................................ 31 PLAYBACK INFORMATION ........................................................................................................................................... 70 PLAYBACK MENU o i g t t 3 Advanced Features B STILL PHOTOGRAPHY / MOVIE p PHOTO MODE STILL PHOTOGRAPHY/MOVIE y QUALITY MODE (NUMBER OF RECORDED PIXELS) ................................................................................................. 32 Quality settings in Still photography mode .......................................................................................................... 32 Quality settings in Movie mode ........................................................................................................................... 32 ERASING SINGLE / ALL FRAMES ................................................................................................................................ 71 PROTECTING IMAGES: FRAME / SET ALL / RESET ALL ........................................................................................... 73 AUTO PLAY (AUTOMATIC PLAYBACK) ....................................................................................................................... 75 RECORDING VOICE MEMOS ....................................................................................................................................... 76 PLAYING BACK VOICE MEMOS ................................................................................................................................... 78 p PHOTO MODE PLAYBACK u HOW TO SPECIFY PRINT OPTIONS (DPOF) .............................................................................................................. 79 u DPOF SET FRAME ........................................................................................................................................................ 80 U DPOF ALL RESET .......................................................................................................................................................... 82 Advanced Features B STILL PHOTOGRAPHY High-sensitivity photography (800) ..................................................................................................................... 34 J FinePix COLOR .............................................................................................................................................................. 35 STILL PHOTOGRAPHY FUNCTIONS p PHOTO MODE STILL PHOTOGRAPHY S SENSITIVITY .................................................................................................................................................................. 33 4 Settings SET-UP ........................................................................................................................................................................... 83 I SET-UP menu options ..................................................................................................................................... 83 W USING THE SET-UP SCREEN .......................................................................................................................... 83 IMAGE DISPLAY ................................................................................................................................................ 84 Preview zoom / Displaying information for photographed images / Continuous shooting preview (image checking) .. 85 POWER SAVE SETTING (low power setting) .................................................................................................... 86 FORMAT (media initialization) ............................................................................................................................ 86 ADAPTER SETTING .......................................................................................................................................... 87 FRAME NO. (frame number storage) ................................................................................................................. 88 CCD-RAW ........................................................................................................................................................... 88 Settings 4 FOCUSING (DISTANCE) ............................................................................................................................................... 36 EXPOSURE (SHUTTER SPEED AND APERTURE) ..................................................................................................... 37 TAKING PICTURES -- SELECTING THE CAMERA SETTINGS .................................................................................. 38 I List of functions available in each mode .......................................................................................................... 39 I List of menu options available in each mode .................................................................................................. 39 B AUTO ........................................................................................................................................................................... 40 ? SCENE POSITION ......................................................................................................................................................... 40 m Portrait ................................................................................................................................................................ 40 , Landscape .......................................................................................................................................................... 40 . Sports .................................................................................................................................................................. 40 / Night scene ......................................................................................................................................................... 40 N PROGRAMMED AUTO .................................................................................................................................................. 41 M SHUTTER-PRIORITY AUTO .......................................................................................................................................... 42 < APERTURE-PRIORITY AUTO ....................................................................................................................................... 43 > MANUAL ......................................................................................................................................................................... 44 d FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY ............................................................................................................................................... 45 x Auto flash mode .................................................................................................................................................. 46 b Red-eye reduction ............................................................................................................................................... 46 d Forced flash ........................................................................................................................................................ 47 c Slow synchro ....................................................................................................................................................... 47 n Red-eye reduction + Slow synchro ..................................................................................................................... 47 Increasing the monitor brightness ................................................................................................................ 47 MANUAL FOCUS ........................................................................................................................................................... 48 CONTINUOUS AF .......................................................................................................................................................... 49 f CONTINUOUS SHOOTING ............................................................................................................................................ 50 f Top 5-frame continuous shooting ....................................................................................................................... 51 j Auto bracketing ................................................................................................................................................... 51 k Final 5-frame continuous shooting ...................................................................................................................... 51 Software Installation 5 Software Installation 5.1 THE SOFTWARE COMPONENTS ........................................................................................................................... 89 5.2 INSTALLATION ON A Windows PC ......................................................................................................................... 90 5.3 INSTALLATION ON A Mac OS 9.0 TO 9.2 ............................................................................................................... 92 5.4 INSTALLATION ON A Mac OS X ............................................................................................................................. 95 Viewing Images 6 Viewing Images 6.1 CAMERA CONNECTION ......................................................................................................................................... 98 6.2 USING FinePixViewer ............................................................................................................................................. 103 System Expansion Options ....................................... 105 Accessories Guide .................................................... 106 Notes on Using Your Camera Correctly .................... 107 Notes on the Power Supply ....................................... 107 Applicable Batteries .............................................. 107 Notes on the Batteries ........................................... 107 Notes on using the AA-size Ni-MH batteries correctly ... 108 AC Power Adapter ................................................ 108 Procedure for discharging rechargeable Ni-MH batteries ... 109 Notes on the Media (xD-Picture CardTM and Microdrives) ... 110 Warning Displays ...................................................... 111 Troubleshooting ......................................................... 113 Specifications ............................................................ 115 Explanation of Terms ................................................ 117 Safety Notes .............................................................. 118 5 Preface I Test Shots Prior to Photography For particularly important photographs (such as weddings and overseas trips), always take a test photograph and view the image to make sure that the camera is functioning normally. h Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd. cannot accept liability for any incidental losses (such as the costs of photography or the loss of income from photography) incurred as a result of faults with this product. Accessories included I Notes on Electrical Interference If the camera is to be used in hospitals or aircrafts, please note that this camera may cause interference to other equipment in the hospital or aircraft. For details, please check with the applicable regulations. h 16 MB, xD-Picture CardTM (1) Included with: Anti-static case (1) h Lens cap (1) h Lens cap holder (1) 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 AA-size alkaline batteries (4) h A/V (audio-visual) cable (included) (1) (plug (2.5 mm dia.) to pin-plug cable × 2) 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 (xD-Picture Card or Microdrive) containing images or data protected under copyright laws is only permissible within the restrictions imposed by those copyright laws. 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, PowreBook, 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 Microdrive is a trademark of the International Business Machines Corporation of the U.S. h Other company or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective companies. h h Shoulder Strap (1) h USB cable (mini-B) (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 Protective cover (2) h CD-ROM (1) Software for FinePix SX h Metal strap clip (2) 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 Clip attaching tool (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. 6 7 Nomenclature Power-OFF Power switch Refer to the pages in parentheses for information on using the camera features. Hot shoe (P.65) Playback mode (P.29) Photography mode (P.23) Shutter button Release socket (P.25) Exposure compensation button (P.54) Flash button (P.45) Continuous shooting button (P.50) Self-timer lamp (P.59) Command dial (P.20) FZ ring (Focus/Zoom ring) (P.21, 24, 48) Flash control sensor Flash (P.45) External AF sensor Flash pop-up button (P.19, 45) Microphone INFO (information check) button (P.21, 57, 70) Strap mount (P.10) USB socket (mini-B) (P.100) Speaker A/V OUT (Audio visual output) socket (P.98) Lens Terminal cover (One-touch AF) button (P.21, 48) DC IN 5V (power input) socket (P.98) Mode dial Still image shooting Manual (P.44) Aperture-priority Auto (P.43) Shutter-priority Auto (P.42) Programmed Auto (P.41) Auto (P.40) Scene Position (P.40) Movie recording Movie (P.67) Terminal cover Macro (close-up photography) button (P.21, 56) Focus mode selector switch (P.21, 48) SHIFT button (P.22) Setup Set-up (P.83) Example of screen text display Viewfinder (EVF) Diopter adjustment dial (Focus Check) button (P.21, 48) Zoom button (P.19, 28) AE-L (AE lock) button (P.21, 55) EVF/LCD (viewfinder/ monitor) button (P.19, 23) Strap mount (P.10) Indicator lamp (P.26) BACK button (P.20) DISP (display) button (P.21, 28) Slot cover (P.14) xD-Picture Card slot (P.14) I Still photography mode Continuous shooting Self-Timer Macro Flash Zoom bar AF frame Focusing indicator Still photography mode Shutter speed AE lock Aperture setting display Sensitivity Quality mode Number of available frames Fine Pix COLOR Battery level warning AF warning Camera shake warning Media Adapter mode Date Exposure compensation indicator Exposure compensation LCD monitor I Playback mode DPOF Playback frame number Battery level warning Media Time Protection ) button (P.21) Battery cover (P.12) Tripod mount Photo mode ( Voice memo Microdrive eject button (P.15) Microdrive slot (P.14) MENU/OK button (P.20) Date Playback mode 8 4-direction (fg) button (P.20) 9 1 Getting Ready ATTACHING THE LENS CAP AND CAMERA STRAP 1 50 1 Attach the lens cap cord by threading it through the metal strap clip near the terminal cover. 2 Attach the lens cap by pressing in on each side of the cap. When attaching the strap to the camera, attach the metal strap clip to the camera before threading the strap through the clip. This description explains how to attach the strap using the clip attaching tool provided to make attaching the metal strap clip easier. (Numbers 1 to 8 refer to the illustrations.) 1 Clip attaching tool Gap Metal strap clip Checking that the metal strap clip is facing the right way, slide the clip fully into the clip attaching tool and open up the gap in the strap clip. 2 0 Getting Ready ! G Attach the lens cap cord to the camera to avoid losing the lens cap. ! G Keep the clip attaching tool in a safe place as you will also need it for removing the metal strap clip from the camera. 6 Fastener Fastener Remove fasteners A and B from only one side of the shoulder strap. Then pass the shoulder strap through the lens cap holder and then back through fasteners A and B. 2 Hook the open metal strap clip through the strap mount on the camera. lens cap holder 7 Thread the strap through the protective cover and metal strap clip. 1 30 2 0 1 Once the clip is securely hooked through the strap mount, hold the clip in place as you remove the clip attaching tool. 2 Turn the metal strap clip around once until it clicks closed and is fully threaded onto the strap mount. 8 Thread the strap through the buckle and retainer. Repeat steps 7 to 8 to attach the other end of the strap. 4 Notch Face the black side of the cover towards the camera and attach the strap by threading the strap through the strap clip, starting from the notched side. Repeat steps 1 to 4 to attach the other end of the strap. N Using the lens cap holder N To ensure that the lens cap does not appear in your shot when you take a picture, attach it to the lens cap holder. 10 11 LOADING THE BATTERIES Compatible batteries h AA-size alkaline batteries (4) or AA-size Ni-MH rechageable batteries (4) (sold separately). 3 Pull on the battery cover to close it. ! 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 Outer casing problems 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.107, 108 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.108 for details. Getting Ready 1 40 1 While pressing on the battery cover to push the batteries down, 2 slide the cover closed. 1 Check that the camera is turned off (indicator lamp goes off) before opening the battery cover. ! G Opening the battery cover while the camera is turned on, the ! G Do not apply excessive force to the battery cover. Do not open the battery cover while the camera is still turned on. This could damage the media or corrupt the image files on the media. camera is turned off. 2 0 2 Load the batteries correctly as indicated by the polarity icons. 12 13 INSERTING THE MEDIA Use either xD-Picture Card or Microdrive as recording media in the FinePix S7000. h If an xD-Picture Card and a Microdrive are inserted at the same time, images will be recorded onto the media selected as the "MEDIA" (P.83). h Data cannot be copied between the two media types on the FinePix S7000. N How to replace the xD-Picture Card N N How to replace the Microdrive N 1 Set the Power switch to "OFF", check that the indicator lamp is off and then open the slot cover. Microdrive eject button Getting Ready Push the xD-Picture Card into the slot and then slowly remove your finger. The lock is released and the xD-Picture Card is pushed out. Open the slot cover, press the Microdrive eject button and remove the Microdrive. ! G When storing Microdrives, always use the special protective case provided. ! G Opening the slot cover while the camera is still turned on, the camera is turned off. CHECKING THE REMAINING BATTERY CHARGE Turn the camera on and check that no battery level warning ("C" or "V") appears on the screen. If no icon appears, there is ample charge left in the batteries. Do not open the slot cover while the camera is still turned on. This could damage the media or corrupt the image files on the media. 2 1 xD-Picture Card Microdrive No icon Lit red Blinking red 2 3 1 There is ample remaining battery charge. 2 There is insufficient charge left in the batteries. The batteries will soon run out. Have a new set of batteries ready. 3 The batteries are depleted. The display will shortly go blank and the camera will stop working. Replace or recharge the batteries. "C" appears as a small icon on the right-hand side of the screen. "V" appears as a large icon on the screen. Gold marking Lit red Blinking red Align the gold marking on the xD-Picture Card slot with the gold contact area on the xD-Picture Card and then push the card firmly all the way into the slot. will damage the camera or media. Push the Microdrive firmly all the way into the Microdrive slot. ! G The information above is an approximate guide for photography mode. Depending on the camera mode and the type ! G When the batteries run out, "V" appears and camera operation automatically stops. When this occurs, the camera of batteries used, the transition from "C" to "V" may occur more quickly. may work if you turn it on again even without loading new or fully charged batteries. However, this may cause camera faults such as the camera turning itself off without retracting the lens. Always load new or fully charged batteries. ! G Due to the nature of the battery, the battery low warning may appear early when the camera is used in cold locations. This is normal and does not indicate a fault. Try warming the batteries in your pocket or a similar location before use. ! G Insert only the appropriate media types into the xD-Picture Card and Microdrive slots. Inserting the incorrect media ! G If the media is oriented incorrectly, it will not go all the way into the slot. Do not apply excessive force when inserting ! G If the media is not fully inserted into the slot, the "å" message appears. an xD-Picture Card or Microdrive. 3 Close the slot cover. N Power save function N When this function is active, it also turns off the screen (Sleep mode) to reduce power consumption if the camera is not used for 30 seconds (P.86). If the camera is then left unused for 2 or 5 minutes, the Power save function automatically turns the camera off. To turn the camera back on, set the Power switch to "OFF" briefly and then back to "q" or "w". 14 15 TURNING ON AND OFF / SETTING THE DATE AND TIME CORRECTING THE DATE AND TIME / CHANGING THE DATE ORDER 1 10 2 0 1 Set the Power switch to "q". 2 Set the Mode dial to "W". 1 To turn the camera on, set the Power switch to "q" or "w". When turning the camera on, the indicator lamp lights green. To turn the camera off, set the Power switch to "OFF". The lens moves when the camera is in "q" mode. Take care not to obstruct the lens as it is a precision component. Obstructing the lens will cause a malfunction or fault and the "ß" or "" message will appear. Take care also not to get fingerprints on the camera lens as this will result in impaired image quality in your shots. Getting Ready 2 After purchasing the camera, first time when you turn camera on, the date is cleared. Press the "MENU/OK" button to set the date and time. 2 1 0 2 0 1 Press "a" or "b" to select "DATE/TIME". 2 Press "c". ! G If the confirmation message (see figure at left) does not appear, refer to "Correcting the date and time" (P.17) and check and correct the date and time settings. ! G The confirmation message is also shown when the camera battery has been removed and the camera has been left in storage for a long period of time. ! G To 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 turn the camera on. 3 1 0 2 0 1 Press "d" or "c" to select Year, Month, Day, Hour or Minute. 2 Press "a" or "b" to correct the setting. 3 12 00 3 0 Correcting the date and time 1 Press "d" or "c" to select Year, Month, Day, Hour or Minute. 2 Press "a" or "b" to correct the setting. 3 Always press the "MENU/OK" button after the settings are completed. ! G Holding down "a" or "b" changes the numbers continuously. ! G When the time displayed passes "12:00", the AM/PM setting automatically changes. ! G Holding down "a" or "b" the numbers change continuously. ! G When the time displayed passes "12:00", the AM/PM setting automatically changes. 4 Once you have set the date and time, press the "MENU/OK" button. Pressing the "MENU/OK" button changes the camera to Photography or Playback mode. Changing the date order 1 Press "d" or "c" to select the date order. 2 Press "a" or "b" to set the 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 Explanation Displays the date in the "year.month. day" format. Displays the date in the "month/day/ year" format. Displays the date in the "day.month. year" format. ! G At the time of purchase and after leaving the camera for a long period with the batteries removed, settings such as the date and time are cleared. Once the AC power adapter has been connected or the batteries have been fitted for 2 hours or more, the camera settings will be retained for roughly 24 hours even if both sources of camera power are removed. 12 00 3 0 YYYY.MM.DD MM/DD/YYYY DD.MM.YYYY 16 17 SELECTING THE LANGUAGE 1 10 2 0 1 Set Power switch to "q". 2 Set the Mode dial to "W" to display the SET-UP menu. 2 Using the Camera GFlash release BASIC OPERATION GUIDE GPhotography mode selector Turn the Mode dial to change Photography mode. Still photography Set-up To use the flash, press the Flash pop-up button to release the flash. Movie Still image shooting 2 1 0 2 0 1 The "SET-UP" screen appears. Press "a" or "b" to select " ". 2 Press "c" to select "ENGLISH", "FRANCAIS", "DEUTSCH", "ESPAÑOL", " " or " ". Press "c " to cycle through the language settings. Auto Scene Position Using the Camera Program Auto Shutter-priority Auto Aperture-priority Auto Manual Movie recording ! G The screens in this manual are shown in English. ! G See P.83 for more information on the "W" SET-UP menu. Set-up Movie Set-up GON/OFF and Photography/Playback mode selector switch Use the Power switch to select the mode. GSwitching between the viewfinder (EVF) and the monitor (LCD) Pressing the "EVF/LCD" button toggles between the viewfinder and the LCD monitor. Use whichever mode is best suited to your shot. GUsing the Zoom Photography: Press "T" to zoom in (telephoto). Press "W" to zoom out (wide-angle). Playback: Press "T" to enlarge the image. Press "W" to revert to normal display. 18 19 BASIC OPERATION GUIDE 0Command dial 0Diopter In Photography mode, Turn the Command dial to select program shift and specify settings such as the shutter speed and aperture. adjustment dial 0AE-L button Makes the image in the viewfinder easier to see. Set the dial to the position where the AF frame appears sharpest. The exposure remains locked while this button is pressed. : Exposure compensation Hold down the " " button and turn the Command dial to select the setting. 0Focus check button Pressing this button enlarges the central portion of the screen. Use this to focus the image precisely. 0FinePix Photo mode ( ) button : Flash Release the pop-up flash, hold down the " " button and turn the Command dial to select the setting. Photography: Allows you to select the quality (Number of recorded pixels), sensitivity and FinePix COLOR settings. Playback: Allows you to specify the print order (DPOF) settings. 0DISP Using the Camera : Continuous shooting Hold down the " " button and turn the Command dial to select the setting. button Changes the screen display. Text displayed Text displayed Playback mode No text displayed Multi-frame playback Photography mode Framing guideline displayed No text displayed 0Using the menus 2Select a menu option. Press the left or right arrow on the 4-direction button. 3Select a setting. Press the up or down arrow on the 4-direction button. 0FZ 1Display the menu. Press the "MENU/OK" button. ring 0INFO Adjusts the focus. When the Focusing mode is set to S-AF or C-AF, the focusing ring can be used instead of the Zoom button. 0SHIFT button button Can be used in combination with other buttons to change settings (P.22). Press this button to view image information. Photography mode: Shows the current settings (sensitivity, sharpness, etc.) and the histogram. Playback mode: Displays the information for the image currently displayed. 0One-touch AF button Uses the AF function to focus the image once. This can only be used for manual focusing. 4Confirm the setting. Press the "MENU/OK" button. 0Focus mode selcector switch Switches between C-AF (Continuous AF), S-AF (Single AF) and MF (Manual focus). 0Macro 0BACK button Press this button when you want to cancel a procedure mid-way. Up, down, left and right are indicated by black triangles in the Owner's Manual. Up or down is shown as "a" or "b", and left or right is shown as "d" or "c". button Super Macro Macro off (Normal) Use this for close-up photography. Pressing this button changes the modes as follows: Macro Focal range: Macro 10 cm-80 cm (3.9 in.-2.6 ft.) Super macro 1 cm-20 cm (0.4 in.-7.9 in.) Normal 50 cm (1.6 ft.) to infinity (wide-angle), 90 cm (3.0 ft.) to infinity (telephoto) 20 21 BASIC OPERATION GUIDE 0SHIFT STILL PHOTOGRAPHY MODE TAKING PICTURES (AUTO MODE) 1 Set the Power switch to "q" and 2 Set the Mode dial to "B". 3 Then set the Focus mode selector switch to "S-AF". h Focal range Wide-angle: Approx. 50 cm (1.6 ft.) to infinity Telephoto: Approx. 90 cm (3.0 ft.) to infinity button Holding down the "SHIFT" button for 1 second or longer displays the "SHIFT CONTROL" guide. By pressing one of the displayed button combinations, you can quickly and easily access the corresponding setting. The functions you can access vary depending on the current mode. The example below shows the procedure for Photography mode. Hold down the "SHIFT" button for 1 second or longer 1 10 2 0 3 0 ! G For close-up shots, use the Macro setting (P.56). ! G If the "å", "©", "" or "" message appears, see P.111. OFF No icon 2 Press the Flash pop-up button to pop up the flash. Using the Camera Self-timer Hold down the "SHIFT" button and press the "AE-L" button to change between 2 sec., 10 sec. and OFF as the self-timer setting. ! G When the flash is popped up, the image may disappear and the screen may go dark briefly due to flash charging. At the same time, the indicator lamp blinks orange. ! G When 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. 3 LCD monitor brightness / Volume adjustment Photometry / White balance Holding down the "SHIFT" button and pressing a button changes the setting on the Command dial. Release the button to confirm the setting. Holding down the "SHIFT" button and pressing the "DISP" button displays the menu.Press "a" or "b" to select an option and Press "d" or "c " to change the setting. Then press the "MENU/OK" button to confirm the setting. Note that the volume can only be adjusted in Playback mode. Refer to the page listed in the table below for details of the respective settings. Diopter adjustment dial EVF Each time you press the "EVF/LCD" button, the display switches between the viewfinder (EVF) and the monitor (LCD). If the AF frame in the viewfinder (EVF) is difficult to see, adjust the viewfinder using the Diopter adjustment dial. LCD The EVF/LCD selection is retained even when the camera is turned off or the Mode dial setting is changed. Self-timer Photometry White balance P.59 P.63 P.60 22 Continued 23 STILL PHOTOGRAPHY MODE TAKING PICTURES (AUTO MODE) Brace your elbows against your sides and hold the camera with both hands. Position the thumb of your right hand so that it is handy for using the zoom. 4 7 AF frame Frame the shot so that the subject fills the entire AF (Auto Focus) frame. ! G The image will be blurred if the camera moves when taking ! G If the subject is not in the AF frame, use AF/AE lock to take the picture (P.27). 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. ! There may be some unevenness in the brightness at the G lower edge of the LCD monitor. This is normal and does not indicate a fault. This does not affect the photographed image. 8 Bebeep 5 Take care to hold the camera so that your fingers or the strap do not cover the lens, flash or flash control sensor. If the lens, flash or flash control sensor is obscured by your fingers or the camera strap, you may not be able to obtain the correct brightness (exposure) for your shot. Pressing the Shutter button down halfway, the camera emits a short double-beep and focuses on your 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) stops blinking and remains lit). ! G The image shown on the screen before taking the shot may Using the Camera ! G Check that the lens is clean. If it is dirty, clean the lens as described on P.107. differ in its brightness, color, etc. from the image actually recorded. If necessary, play back the recorded image to check it (P.29). ! G If the camera does not emit a short double-beep and "{" appears on the screen, the camera cannot focus. ! G Pressing the Shutter button down halfway, the image on the screen freezes temporarily. However, this image is not the recorded image. ! If "{" appears on the screen (e.g. the shot is too dark for G the camera to focus), try standing about 2 m (6.6 ft.) from the subject to take the picture. 6 To zoom in on your subject, press "T" (telephoto) button. To widen the angle of your shot, press "W" (wide-angle) button. At that same time, the "zoom bar" appears on the screen. h Optical zoom focal length (35 mm camera equivalent) Approx. 35 mm-210 mm Max. zoom scale: 6× Zoom bar 9 Click Pressing the Shutter button down fully without releasing it, the camera makes a clicking noise and takes the picture. The camera then records the photographed image. ! G There ! G Zooming pauses briefly when it changes between optical zoom and digital zoom (P.28). Press the same Zoom button again to switch Zoom modes. is a slight delay between the Shutter button being pressed and the shot being taken. If necessary, playback the shot to check the image. ! G Pressing the Shutter button down fully in one motion, the shot is taken without the AF frame changing. ! G Taking the shot, the indicator lamp lights orange (shooting disabled). The indicator lamp then changes to green to indicate that the next picture can be taken. ! G The indicator lamp blinks orange while the flash is charging. The monitor may go dark briefly. This is normal and does not indicate a fault. ! G See P.111, 112 for information on the warning displays. N Using the FZ ring to adjust the zoom N wideangle telephoto FZ ring N Support for a cable release N A mechanical cable release can be used with this camera. Camera shake can be prevented by using a tripod (sold separately) and cable release (sold separately). Release socket When the Focusing mode is set to S-AF or C-AF, the FZ ring can be used instead of the Zoom button to change the zoom setting. Turn the FZ ring clockwise to zoom in and counterclockwise to zoom out. A "zoom bar" appears on the screen during zooming. Compatible cable releases: ISO 6053:1979-compliant cable releases ! G Do not apply excessive force to a cable release that is attached to the camera as this could damage the camera. 24 25 STILL PHOTOGRAPHY MODE TAKING PICTURES (AUTO MODE) USING AF/AE LOCK Status INDICATOR LAMP DISPLAY Display Lit green Blinking green Blinking green and orange alternately Lit orange Blinking orange Flashing green (1-second intervals) Blinking red Ready to shoot. AF/AE in progress, camera shake warning or AF warning (Ready to shoot). Recording to media (Ready to shoot). Recording to media (Not ready). Charging the flash (flash will not fire). Camera in Power save mode (P.86). i Media Warnings No card inserted, card not formatted, incorrect format, card full, media error. i Lens operation error. Detailed warning messages appear on the screen (P.111, 112). 1 In a shot with this type of composition, the subjects (two people in this case) are not in the AF frame. If the picture is taken at this point, the subjects will not be in focus. 2 Move the camera slightly so that one of the subjects is in the AF frame. N Subjects not suitable for autofocus N Though the FinePix S7000 uses an accurate autofocus mechanism, it may have difficulty focusing at all on the types of subjects and situations listed below. In such cases, the image may be out of focus. walls or subjects dressed in the same color as h Very shiny subjects such as a mirror or car the background). body. h When there is a high-contrast subject other h Subjects photographed through glass. than the main subject at or near the center of h Subjects that do not reflect well, such as hair the image and that subject is closer to or or fur. further from the camera than the main subject h Subjects with no substance, such as smoke or (as when photographing someone against a flames. background with strongly contrasting h When the subject is dark. elements). h Subjects moving at high speed. h When there is very little contrast between the For subjects of this type, use AF/AE lock subject and the background (such as white (P.27). Using the Camera 3 Bebeep 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). NUMBER OF AVAILABLE FRAMES The number of available frames appears on the screen. 4 Continue to hold the Shutter button down halfway (AF/AE lock). Move the camera back to the original image and then fully press down on the Shutter button. ! G See P.32 for information on changing the quality setting. ! G The default quality "y" set at shipment is 1. I Standard number of frames per media This is the standard number shown for a new media formatted on the camera. The larger the capacity of the media, the greater the difference between the standard number and the actual number of frames displayed. Also, because the amount of data recorded varies depending on the subject, the number of frames may not decrease or may decrease by 2 when a frame is taken. Consequently, the actual number of frames may be more or less than what is displayed. 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) Microdrive 340 MB Microdrive 1 GB QF 3 6 12 26 52 105 72 217 QN 6 12 26 52 105 211 144 432 5 10 20 42 84 169 339 232 698 3 20 41 82 166 332 665 459 1368 2 25 50 101 204 409 818 559 1642 1 33 68 137 275 550 1101 752 2190 l 4048 × 3040 1 2 4 9 19 39 27 81 4048 × 3040 2848 × 2136 2016 × 1512 1600 × 1200 1280 × 960 Click ! G You can reapply the AF/AE lock as many times as you like ! G The AF/AE lock operates in all Photography modes and can