User manual FUJIFILM FINEPIX S9600

1 2 3 4 5 6 OWNER'S MANUAL This manual will show you how to use your FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA FinePix S9100/FinePix S9600 correctly. Please follow the instructions carefully. Getting Ready Using the Camera Advanced Features Settings Software Installation Viewing Images BL00558-200 (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) GmbH 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 S9100 / FinePix S9600 Manufacture's Name: Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd. Manufacture's Address: 26-30, Nishiazabu 2-chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-8620, Japan conforms to 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.160) and make sure you understand them before using the camera. Dusseldorf, Germany September 1, 2006 Date Signature/Managing Director IMPORTANT NOTICE BEFORE OPENING THE CD-ROM PROVIDED BY FUJI PHOTO FILM CO., LTD., PLEASE READ THIS END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT CAREFULLY. ONLY IF YOU AGREE WITH THIS AGREEMENT, SHOULD YOU USE THE SOFTWARE RECORDED ON THE CD-ROM. BY OPENING THE PACKAGE, YOU ACCEPT AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THIS AGREEMENT. Place Be sure to read this page before using the Software. 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) Here, "CD-ROMs" refers to the CD-ROMs entitled "Software for FinePix" and "Hyper-Utility2" that are provided to you by FUJIFILM. (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. FUJIFILM grants to you a nontransferable, nonexclusive license: (a) to install one copy of Software onto one computer in binary machine executable form; (b) to use Software on the computer onto which Software is installed; and (c) to make one backup copy of Software. 3. Restrictions. 3.1 You shall not distribute, rent, lease or otherwise transfer all or any part of Software, Media or Documentation to any third party without FUJIFILM's prior written consent. You also shall not sublicense, assign or otherwise transfer all or any part of the rights granted to you by FUJIFILM under this Agreement without FUJIFILM's prior written consent. 3.2 Except as expressly granted by FUJIFILM hereunder, you shall not copy or reproduce all or any part of Software or Documentation. 3.3 You shall not modify, adapt or translate Software or Documentation. You also shall not alter or remove copyright and other proprietary notices that appear on or in Software or Documentation. 3.4 You shall not, or shall not have any third party, reverse-engineer, decompile, or disassemble Software. 2 4. Ownership. All copyrights and other proprietary rights to Software and Documentation are owned and retained by FUJIFILM or the third party suppliers as indicated on or in Software or Documentation. Nothing contained herein shall be construed, expressly or implicitly, as transferring or granting any right, license, or title to you other than those explicitly granted under this Agreement. 5. Limited Warranty. FUJIFILM warrants to you that Media is free from any defect in material and workmanship under normal use for ninety (90) days from the date of your receipt of Media. Should Media not meet the foregoing warranty, FUJIFILM shall replace such defective Media with other Media bearing no defect. FUJIFILM's entire liability and your sole and exclusive remedy with regard to any defect in Media shall be expressly limited to such FUJIFILM's replacement of Media as provided herein 6. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 5 HEREIN, FUJIFILM PROVIDES PRODUCT "AS IS" AND WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. FUJIFILM SHALL MAKE NO WARRANTY, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO ANY OTHER MATTERS, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO NONINFRINGEMENT OF ANY COPYRIGHT, PATENT, TRADE SECRET, OR ANY OTHER PROPRIETARY RIGHTS OF ANY THIRD PARTY, MERCHANTABILITY, OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE. 7. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. IN NO EVENT SHALL FUJIFILM HAVE ANY LIABILITY FOR ANY GENERAL, SPECIAL, DIRECT, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR OTHER DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS OR LOST SAVINGS) INCURRED FROM THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE PRODUCT EVEN IF FUJIFILM HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. 8. No export. 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 Disposal of Electric and Electronic Equipment in Private Households Disposal of used Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This symbol on the product, or in the manual and in the warranty, and/or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it should be taken to an applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences to the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. If your equipment contains easy removable batteries or accumulators please dispose these separately according to your local requirements. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you have purchased the product. In Countries outside the EU: If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities and ask for the correct way of disposal. 3 Contents Warning ............................................................. 2 IMPORTANT ..................................................... 2 EC Declaration of Conformity ............................ 3 Disposal of Electric and Electronic Equipment in Private Households ............................................. 3 Preface .............................................................. 7 Accessories included ........................................ 8 Camera parts and features ............................... 9 Example of screen text display .................... 10 Photography mode .............................. 10 Playback mode .................................... 10 e MACRO (CLOSE-UP) .................................................................................................................... 50 d FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY ............................................................................................................... 51 x Auto flash ................................................................................................................................... 52 b Red-eye reduction ..................................................................................................................... 52 d Forced flash ............................................................................................................................... 52 c Slow synchro ............................................................................................................................. 52 n Red-eye reduction + Slow synchro ............................................................................................ 52 f CONTINUOUS SHOOTING............................................................................................................ 54 f Top 4-frame continuous shooting .............................................................................................. 55 j Auto bracketing .......................................................................................................................... 55 k Final 4-frame continuous shooting ............................................................................................ 55 h Long-period continuous shooting .............................................................................................. 56 1 Getting Ready ATTACHING THE STRAP, LENS CAP AND LENS HOOD ................................................................ 11 Attaching the lens cap .................................................................................................................... 11 Attaching the lens hood ................................................................................................................. 12 LOADING THE BATTERIES ............................................................................................................... 13 Compatible batteries ...................................................................................................................... 13 INSERTING THE MEDIA ..................................................................................................................... 14 Checking the battery charge .......................................................................................................... 15 TURNING ON AND OFF / SETTING THE DATE AND TIME .............................................................. 16 CORRECTING THE DATE AND TIME / CHANGING THE DATE FORMAT ...................................... 17 SELECTING THE LANGUAGE ........................................................................................................... 19 2 Using the Camera BASIC OPERATION GUIDE ............................................................................................................... 20 PHOTOGRAPHY MODE TAKING PICTURES (AUTO MODE) ................................................................................................... 23 INDICATOR LAMP DISPLAY ........................................................................................................ 26 AF-ASSIST ILLUMINATOR ........................................................................................................... 26 NUMBER OF AVAILABLE FRAMES ............................................................................................. 27 Standard number of frames per media .................................................................................... 27 USING AF/AE LOCK ..................................................................................................................... 28 USING ZOOM FUNCTION ............................................................................................................ 29 SHOOTING ASSISTANT FUNCTION ........................................................................................... 30 PLAYBACK MODE VIEWING THE IMAGES (w PLAYBACK) .......................................................................................... 31 Single-frame playback / Selecting images / Multi-frame playback ................................................. 31 Sorting by date ............................................................................................................................... 32 Playback zoom ............................................................................................................................... 34 Zoom scales ............................................................................................................................. 34 ERASING IMAGE (ERASE FRAME) ................................................................................................... 35 3 Advanced Features B STILL PHOTOGRAPHY PHOTOGRAPHY FUNCTIONS FOCUSING (DISTANCE) .................................................................................................................... 36 EXPOSURE (SHUTTER SPEED AND APERTURE) .......................................................................... 37 TAKING PICTURES -- SELECTING THE CAMERA SETTINGS ....................................................... 38 SELECTING PHOTOGRAPHY MODE ................................................................................................ 40 B AUTO ....................................................................................................................................... 40 SCENE POSITION .............................................................................................................................. 40 N PROGRAMMED AUTO ........................................................................................................... 41 M SHUTTER-PRIORITY AUTO ................................................................................................... 42 < APERTURE-PRIORITY AUTO ................................................................................................ 43 > MANUAL .................................................................................................................................. 44 D EXPOSURE COMPENSATION ..................................................................................................... 45 AE-L USING AE LOCK ..................................................................................................................... 46 ADJUSTING LIGHT METERING (PHOTOMETRY) ............................................................................. 47 CONTINUOUS AF ............................................................................................................................... 48 MANUAL FOCUS ................................................................................................................................ 49 4 INCREASING MONITOR BRIGHTNESS ............................................................................................ 57 PHOTOGRAPHY INFORMATION ....................................................................................................... 58 p PHOTO MODE PHOTOGRAPHY QUALITY MODE (NUMBER OF RECORDED PIXELS) ................................................................ 59 Quality settings in Photography mode ........................................................................................... 60 û SENSITIVITY ................................................................................................................................. 61 ü FinePix COLOR ............................................................................................................................. 62 PHOTOGRAPHY MENU SETTING PHOTOGRAPHY MENU ..................................................................................................... 63 PHOTOGRAPHY MENU ..................................................................................................................... 65 Ä SELF-TIMER PHOTOGRAPHY ..................................................................................................... 65 » WHITE BALANCE (SELECTING THE LIGHT SOURCE) .............................................................. 66 â HIGH-SPEED SHOOTING ............................................................................................................ 67 H AF MODE ....................................................................................................................................... 68 Ô FLASH BRIGHTNESS ADJUSTMENT .......................................................................................... 69 G SHARPNESS ................................................................................................................................. 69 ` SATURATION ................................................................................................................................ 70 " CONTRAST ................................................................................................................................... 70 Á BRACKETING ................................................................................................................................ 70 È MULTIPLE EXPOSURE ................................................................................................................ 71 Ê USING AN EXTERNAL FLASH ..................................................................................................... 72 B PLAYBACK PHOTOGRAPHY FUNCTIONS PLAYBACK INFORMATION ................................................................................................................ 74 PLAYBACK MENU Ò ERASING SINGLE / ALL FRAMES ............................................................................................... 75 Ú IMAGE ROTATE ............................................................................................................................ 77 p PHOTO MODE PLAYBACK ¸ HOW TO SPECIFY PRINT OPTIONS (DPOF) ............................................................................. 78 ¸ SPECIFYING DPOF SETTINGS EASILY ...................................................................................... 79 PLAYBACK MENU ¸ DPOF SET FRAME ....................................................................................................................... 81 ¸ DPOF ALL RESET ......................................................................................................................... 83 Ç PROTECTING IMAGES: FRAME / SET ALL / RESET ALL .......................................................... 84 AUTOMATIC PLAYBACK .............................................................................................................. 86 Â RECORDING VOICE MEMOS ...................................................................................................... 87 Â PLAYING BACK VOICE MEMOS .................................................................................................. 89 Playing back voice memos ......................................................................................................... 89 Adjusting volume of voice memos ................................................................................................. 90 ¯ TRIMMING ..................................................................................................................................... 91 B MOVIE MOVIE MODE r RECORDING MOVIES .................................................................................................................. 93 Recording times per media ........................................................................................................ 94 p PHOTO MODE MOVIE QUALITY SETTINGS IN MOVIE MODE ........................................................................................ 95 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 5 Contents PLAYBACK MODE PLAYING BACK MOVIES ................................................................................................................... 96 Playing back movies .................................................................................................................. 96 Adjusting volume of movies ........................................................................................................... 97 Preface Test Shots Prior to Photography For important photographs (such as weddings and overseas trips), always take a test shot and view the image to make sure that the camera is working 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. 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. 4 Settings SET-UP ............................................................................................................................................... 98 ~ USING THE SET-UP SCREEN ..................................................................................................... 98 SET-UP menu options ............................................................................................................. 100 á IMAGE DISPLAY ......................................................................................................................... 101 ã PLAYBACK VOLUME .................................................................................................................. 102 é FRAME NO. ................................................................................................................................. 102 ê ADJUSTING SCREEN BRIGHTNESS ........................................................................................ 103 CCD-RAW .................................................................................................................................... 103 î AUTO POWER OFF .................................................................................................................... 104 ï FORMAT ...................................................................................................................................... 104 ó TIME DIFFERENCE .................................................................................................................... 105 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. 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 CF/Microdrive) containing images or data protected under copyright laws is only permissible within the restrictions imposed by those copyright laws. Trademark Information and xD-Picture CardTM are trademarks of Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd. h IBM PC/AT is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corp. of the U.S.A. h Macintosh, Power Macintosh, iMac, PowerBook, iBook and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. h Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows logo are trademarks, or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Windows is an abbreviated term referring to the Microsoft® Windows® Operating System. The "Designed for Microsoft® Windows® XP" logo refers to the camera and the driver only. h Other company or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective companies. h 5 Software Installation 5.1 SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION ................................................................................................. 107 5.2 INSTALLATION ON A Windows PC (FinePixViewer) .................................................................. 108 5.3 INSTALLATION ON A Mac OS X (FinePixViewer)....................................................................... 110 5.4 INSTALLATION ON A Windows PC (Hyper-Utility2) .................................................................... 113 5.5 INSTALLATION ON A Mac OS X (Hyper-Utility2) ........................................................................ 118 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. 6 Viewing Images 6.1 CAMERA CONNECTION ............................................................................................................ 121 6.1.1 Using the AC Power adapter .............................................................................................. 121 6.1.2 Connecting to a TV ............................................................................................................. 121 6.2 CONNECTING THE CAMERA DIRECTLY TO THE PRINTER -- PictBridge FUNCTION ......... 122 6.2.1 Specifying images for printing on the camera ..................................................................... 122 6.2.2 Specifying images for printing without using DPOF (single-frame printing) ........................ 124 6.3 CONNECTING TO A PC ............................................................................................................. 126 6.3.1 Connecting to a PC ............................................................................................................. 126 6.3.2 Disconnecting the camera .................................................................................................. 129 6.4 USING FinePixViewer ................................................................................................................. 130 6.4.1 Mastering FinePixViewer .................................................................................................... 130 6.4.2 Uninstalling the software ..................................................................................................... 130 6.5 USING Hyper-Utility2 ................................................................................................................... 132 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. 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. Do not store or use the camera in direct sunlight or in places subject to extreme temperature rises, such as in a closed car in summer. 6 System Expansion Options .......................... 135 Accessories Guide ....................................... 136 Using Your Camera Correctly ...................... 137 Power Supply and Batteries ......................... 137 Applicable Batteries .................................. 137 Notes on the Batteries .............................. 137 Using the AA-size Ni-MH batteries correctly .......................... 138 AC Power Adapter .................................... 138 Discharging rechargeable batteries .............................. 139 Notes on the Media ...................................... 141 Warning Displays ......................................... 142 Troubleshooting ............................................ 145 Specifications ............................................... 147 Explanation of Terms ................................... 151 FUJIFILM Digital Camera Worldwide Network ...................................... 154 Safety Notes ................................................. 160 7 Accessories included h AA-size Alkaline Batteries (LR6) (4) h A/V cable (1) Approx. 1.2 m (3.9 ft.), plug (2.5 mm dia.) to pin-plug ×2 Camera parts and features Power switch Power-OFF Shutter button Playback mode (P.31) Photography mode (P.23) Release socket (P.25) Refer to the pages in parentheses for information on using the camera parts or features. Hot shoe (P.72) External AF sensor AF-assist illuminator (P.26) / Self-timer lamp (P.65) h Strap (1) h USB cable (mini-B) (1) Exposure compensation button (P.45) Flash button (P.51) Continuous shooting button (P.54) h Lens cap (1) h Lens cap holder (1) h CD-ROM (2) · Software for FinePix CX Command dial (P.20) Synchronizing terminal (P.72) Mode dial Still photography Manual (P.44) · Hyper-Utility Software Movie recording Picture Stabilization (P.40) Natural light (P.40) Portrait (P.40) Landscape (P.40) Night (P.40) Movie (P.93) Aperture-priority Auto (P.43) Shutter-priority Auto (P.42) Programmed Auto (P.41) Auto (P.40) h Lens hood (1) h Owner's Manual (this manual) (1) Viewfinder (EVF) Diopter adjustment dial AE-L (AE lock) button (P.21, 46) Photometry selector dial (P.21, 47) EVF/LCD (monitor selector) button (P.21, 23) Focus check button (P.21, 49) Indicator lamp (P.26) LCD monitor Strap mount (P.11) Photo mode ( ) button (P.21) Slot cover (P.14) CF / Microdrive slot (P.14) Tripod mount DISP/BACK button (P.21, 30, 31) Battery cover (P.13) CF / Microdrive eject button (P.15) 4-direction (abdc) button (P.21) MENU/OK button (P.21) 8 xD-Picture Card slot (P.14) 9 Camera parts and features Flash (P.51) Flash pop-up button (P.23, 51) Microphone Strap mount (P.11) Focus ring (P.22, 49) Zoom ring (P.22, 29) Speaker INFO (information check) button (P.22, 58, 74) Terminal cover USB socket (mini-B) Lens hood A/V OUT (Audio / Visual output) socket (P.121) DC IN 5V (power input) socket (P.121) Focus mode selector switch (P.22, 48, 49) (One-touch AF) button (P.22, 49) Macro button (P.22, 50) 1 Getting Ready 1 ATTACHING THE STRAP, LENS CAP AND LENS HOOD Attach the strap to the strap mounts on the camera. Once you have attached both ends of the strap, check carefully to make sure that the strap is firmly secured. ! Attach the strap correctly to prevent dropping the camera. 2 Pull the lens cap cord through the strap. 1 Getting Ready Example of screen text display Photography mode High-speed shooting Continuous shooting Photometry Self-timer Macro (close-up) Flash Battery level warning Aperture setting display Shutter speed Photography mode AE lock ! Attach the lens cap cord to prevent losing the lens cap. Attaching the lens cap ISO 200 Sensitivity Attach the lens cap to the lens by pressing in on both sides of the cap. N Quality mode Number of available frames N ISO 200 6 FinePix COLOR Camera shake warning AF frame Media Date / Time Using the lens cap holder Make sure that the lens cap does not appear in your shot when taking a picture, attach it to the lens cap holder. 1 / 1 / 2006 12:00 AM 320 F5.6 Exposure compensation indicator Exposure compensation Playback mode Protection DPOF Battery level warning Voice memo Media Playback mode 100-0001 Playback frame number 1 / 1 / 2006 12:00 AM Date / Time 10 11 ATTACHING THE STRAP, LENS CAP AND LENS HOOD 1 0 Attaching the lens hood When attaching the lens hood, it is effective for reducing ghost images and flare in backlit scenes. Camera provides crisp, clear shots. 1 Align the indicators on the camera and lens hood, and fit the lens hood to the lens. LOADING THE BATTERIES Compatible batteries h AA-size alkaline batteries (4) or AA-size Ni-MH rechargeable batteries (4) (sold separately) ! Use the same brand and grade AA-size alkaline batteries as those supplied with the camera. How to use the batteries h Never use the following types of batteries, as they 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 shorten 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. Some brands of 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 better for this reason. h Use Fujifilm Battery charger (sold separately) to charge AA-size Ni-MH batteries. h See P.137-138 for other notes on using batteries. h When first purchased or if left unused for a long period, the amount of time which AA-size Ni-MH batteries can be used may be short. See P.138 for more information. ! The lens hood cannot be attached when the optional wideangle conversion lens is used. 2 0 2Turn the lens hood clockwise until it clicks. 1 Getting Ready 1 Storing lens hood As in storing lens hood into the soft case, the lens hood can be attached upside down. Check that the camera is turned off (set the Power switch to "OFF") before opening the battery cover. ! If opening the battery cover while the camera is still on, the ! Do not apply force to the battery cover. Do not open the battery cover while the camera is on. This could damage the media or ruin the image files on the media. camera will turn off. 2 Load the batteries correctly as indicated by the polarity icons. 3 12 Press on the battery cover to push the batteries down. Slide the cover closed. 13 INSERTING THE MEDIA Use either xD-Picture Card (sold separately) or CF/Microdrive (sold separately) as recording media in the FinePix S9100 / FinePix S9600. h If an xD-Picture Card and a CF/Microdrive are inserted at the same time, images will be recorded onto the media selected as the "¡" MEDIA (P.100). h Data cannot be copied between the two media types on the FinePix S9100 / FinePix S9600. How to replace the xD-Picture Card How to replace the CF/Microdrive 1 10 1 Set the Power switch to "OFF". 2 Open the slot cover. CF / Microdrive eject button 2 0 ! If 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 CF/Microdrive eject button and remove the CF/Microdrive. ! When storing CF/Microdrives, always use the special protective case. 1 Getting Ready opening the slot cover while the camera is still on, the camera will turn off. Checking the battery charge Turn the camera on and check the battery charge. 1 There is ample 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. Do not open the slot cover while the camera is on. This could damage the media or ruin the image files on the media. 1 2 3 No icon Lit red Blinking red 2 xD-Picture Card CF/Microdrive Gold contact area N Lit red Gold marking Blinking red 6 "C" appears as a small icon on the left-hand side of the screen. "V" appears as a large icon in the center of the screen. Align the gold marking on the xD-Picture Card slot with the gold contact area on the xD-Picture Card and push the card firmly all the way into the slot. media will damage the camera or media. xD-Picture Card or a CF/Microdrive. Push the CF/Microdrive firmly all the way into the CF/Microdrive slot. Compatibility is listed on Fujifilm website: http://www.fujifilm.com/products/digital/ ! Insert only the appropriate media types into the xD-Picture Card and CF/Microdrive slots. Inserting the incorrect ! If the media is oriented incorrectly, it will not go all the way into the slot. Do not apply force when inserting an ! If the media is not fully inserted into the slot, [CARD ERROR] appears. 3 Close the slot cover. quickly. to the nature of the battery, the battery level warning may appear early when the camera is used in cold locations. This is normal. Try warming the batteries in your pocket or a similar location before use. Battery level warning 1) The camera's estimation of the remaining battery charge varies greatly depending on the camera operation mode. Consequently, even if "C" or "V" is not displayed in Playback mode, one of them may appear when you change to Photography mode. 2) Depending on the battery type and the level of charge in the batteries, the camera may run out of power without first displaying a battery level warning. This is particularly likely to happen when batteries that have run out of charge once are re-used. In situation 2), immediately load new or fully charged replacement batteries. ! Depending on the camera mode and the type of batteries used, the transition from "C" to "V" may occur more ! Due Auto power off function If the camera is left unused for 2 or 5 minutes, the Auto power off function turns the camera off (P.104). 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 FORMAT 1 To turn the camera on, set the Power switch to "q" or "w". To turn the camera off, set the Power switch to "OFF". 1 SELF-TIMER Press the "MENU/OK" button to display the menu on the screen. 1 2 DATE/TIME NOT SET When using the camera for the first time after purchasing, the date and time are cleared. Press the "MENU/OK" button to set the date and time. 2 : OFF : AUTO : OFF : :0 : SET OFF SET NO 1 20 ! The message also appears when the batteries have been removed and the camera has been left for a long period. 2 0 1 Press "a" or "b" to select "~" SET-UP. 2 Press "c". 1 Getting Ready ! To set the date and time later, press the "DISP/BACK" button. ! If you do not set the date and time, this message will appear each time you turn the camera on. SET-UP 1 2 3 1 0 DATE/TIME 2008 2007 Y Y. M M . D D 1 Press "d" or "c" to select Year, Month, Day, Hour or Minute. 2 Press "a" or "b" to correct the setting. 1 1 1 2 00 AM : OFF : AUTO : OFF : :0 SET 2006 2005 2004 SET CANCEL 1 30 2 0 1 Press "d" to move to page number. 2 Press "a" or "b" to select "PAGE 3". 2 0 ! Holding down "a" or "b" changes the numbers continuously. ! When the time displayed passes "12", the AM/PM setting changes. PAGE 3 4 DATE/TIME 02 01 Y Y. M M . D D 2006. 6.24 10 00 AM 59 58 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. 1 2 3 4 OK : SET : SET : ENGLISH : SET : SET CANCEL 13 4 00 ! 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 installed for 2 hours or more, the camera settings will be retained for roughly 6 hours even if both sources of power are removed. 2 0 1 Press "c" to move to menu item. 2 Press "a" or "b" to select "ì" DATE/TIME. 3 Press "c". DATE/TIME 1 2 3 4 : OK : SET : ENGLISH : SET : SET 16 Continued 17 CORRECTING THE DATE AND TIME / CHANGING THE DATE FORMAT SELECTING THE LANGUAGE 1 10 2 0 3 0 1 Press the "MENU/OK" button to display the menu on the screen. 2 Press "a" or "b" to select "~" SET-UP. 3 Press "c". 5 12 00 DATE/TIME Correcting the date and time 2008 2007 Y Y. M M . D D 2006 2005 2004 6 2 4 1 2 00 AM SET CANCEL 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. SET-UP 1 3 0 ! Holding down "a" or "b" changes the numbers continuously. ! When the time displayed passes "12", the AM/PM setting changes. 2 : OFF : AUTO : OFF : :0 SET DATE/TIME D D. M M . Y Y Changing the date format 6/24/2006 10:00 AM CANCEL MM/DD/YY Y Y. M M . D D SET 1 Press "d" or "c" to select the date format. 2 Press "a" or "b" to set the format. Refer to the table below for details of the settings. 3 Always press the "MENU/OK" button after the settings are completed. Date format YY.MM.DD MM/DD/YY DD.MM.YY 1 20 2 0 1 Press "d" to move to page number. 2 Press "a" or "b" to select "PAGE 3". 1 Getting Ready PAGE 3 12 00 3 0 Sample settings 2006.6.24 6/24/2006 24.6.2006 1 2 3 4 OK : SET : SET : ENGLISH : SET : 13 3 00 2 0 1 Press "c" to move to menu item. 2 Press "a" or "b" to select " 3 Press "c". ". LANG. 1 2 3 4 : OK : SET : SET : ENGLISH : SET : ENGLISH FRANCAIS DEUTSCH ESPAÑOL ESPA OL ITALIANO ! The screens in this manual are shown in English. ! See P.100 for more information on the "~" SET-UP menu. Press "a" or "b" to select the language. 4 ENGLISH 1 2 3 4 : OK : SET : SET : ENGLISH : SET : ENGLISH FRANCAIS DEUTSCH ESPAÑOL ESPA OL ITALIANO 18 19 2 Using the Camera BASIC OPERATION GUIDE Diopter adjustment dial Makes the image in the viewfinder easier to see. Set the dial to the position where the AF frame appears sharpest. This section describes the camera's functions. AE-L button The exposure remains locked while this button is pressed. Power switch ON/OFF and " " Photography mode / " " Playback mode selector switch Use the Power switch to select the mode. Photometry selector dial Selecting light metering method. Command dial In Photography mode, turn the Command dial to select program shift and specify settings such as the shutter speed and aperture. : Exposure compensation Hold down the " " button and turn the Command dial to select the setting. : Flash Release the pop-up flash, hold down the " " button and turn the Command dial to select the setting. : Continuous shooting Hold down the " " button and turn the Command dial to select the setting. EVF/LCD (monitor selector) button Pressing the "EVF/LCD" button toggles between the viewfinder (EVF) and the LCD monitor. Use whichever mode is best suited to your shot. Focus check button Photo mode button Pressing this button enlarges the central portion of the screen. Use this to focus the image precisely. Photography: Select the quality mode, sensitivity and FinePix COLOR settings. Playback: Specify the print order (DPOF) settings. 2 Using the Camera ab button "T (a)" button: Selecting Digital zoom mode (2×). "W (b )" button: Canceling the Digital zoom mode. DISP/BACK button DISP: Press this button to select the screen display. BACK: Press this button to stop a procedure midway through. Using the Menus Photography mode selector Turn the Mode dial to select the Photography mode. Auto Picture Stabilization Natural light Portrait Landscape Night Movie Movie recording 5Confirming the setting. Press the "MENU/OK" button. Programmed Auto Shutter-priority Auto Aperture-priority Auto Still photography Manual 2Selecting a menu option. Press the up or down arrow on the 4-direction button. SELF-TIMER 1Displaying the menu. Press the "MENU/OK" button. 3Selecting an option. Press the right arrow on the 4-direction button. OFF 4Selecting a setting. Press the up or down arrow on the 4-direction button. 10 SEC 1 2 :OFF :AUTO :OFF : :0 : SET 1 OFF 2 :OFF :AUTO :ON : :0 :SET 1 OFF 2 : OFF : AUTO : OFF : :0 : SET OFF 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". 20 21 BASIC OPERATION GUIDE Flash pop-up button Focus ring The camera focuses on the subject using Manual focus mode. To use the flash, press the flash pop-up button to release the flash. PHOTOGRAPHY MODE TAKING PICTURES (AUTO MODE) 2 0 1 Set the Power switch to "q". 2 Set the Mode dial to "B". 3 Set the Focus mode selector switch to "S-AF". h Focal range Wide-angle: approx. 40 cm (1.3 ft.) to infinity Telephoto: approx. 2 m (6.6 ft.) to infinity 1 10 INFO (information check) button Press this button to view image information. Photography mode: Displays the current settings (white balance, sharpness, etc.) and histogram. Playback mode: Displays the information for the image currently displayed. Zoom ring Turn the zoom ring to take pictures with zoom function. 3 0 ! Use Macro mode for subjects closer than 50 cm (1.6 ft.) (P.50). ! When [CARD ERROR], [CARD NOT INITIALIZED], [CARD FULL] or [NO CARD] appears, see P.142. One-touch AF button Focus the image once. This can only be used for manual focusing. 2 Press the Flash pop-up button to pop up the flash. 2 Using the Camera Focus mode selector switch Changes among C-AF (Continuous AF), S-AF (Single AF) and MF (Manual focus). ! When the flash pops up, the image may disappear and go ! If the flash is used in dusty conditions or when it is snowing, dark briefly due to flash charging. The indicator lamp blinks orange during charging. white dots may appear in the image due to flash reflecting off the dust particles or snowflakes. Use Suppressed flash mode to fix the problem. 3 Macro button Use this for close-up shots. Pressing this button changes the modes as follows: Macro Super macro Macro off (Normal) Wide-angle: approx. 40 cm (1.3 ft.) to infinity Telephoto: approx. 2 m (6.6 ft.) to infinity Macro Wide-angle: approx. 10 cm to 3 m (3.9 in. to 9.8 ft.) Telephoto: approx. 90 cm to 3 m (3.0 ft. to 9.8 ft.) Super macro Approx. 1 cm to 1 m (0.4 in. to 3.3 ft.) (Wide-angle only) Focal range: Normal Diopter adjustment dial EVF Press the "EVF/LCD" button to alternate the display between the viewfinder (EVF) and the LCD monitor. When 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 off or the mode setting is changed. Displaying the on-screen Help Instructions for the next step in the procedure appear at the bottom of the screen. Press the button indicated. In the right side screen, press the "MENU/OK" button to erase the displayed frame. To cancel erasing, press the "DISP/BACK" button. ERASE OK? YES CANCEL YES CANCEL 22 Continued 23 PHOTOGRAPHY MODE TAKING PICTURES (AUTO MODE) Brace your elbows against your sides and hold the camera with both hands. 4 8 Click Press the shutter button down fully. When a clicking sound is heard, the camera records the image. ! There ! Moving the camera while shooting gives a blurred picture (camera shake). Use a tripod to prevent camera shake, particularly for shots in the dark when the selected flash mode is Suppressed flash. ! There may be some uneven brightness at the lower edge of the screen. This is normal and does not affect the photographed image. is a slight delay between the shutter button being pressed and the picture being taken. Play back the shot to check the image. ! When pressing the shutter button down fully in one motion, the camera takes the picture without the AF frame changing. ! When pressing the shutter button fully, the indicator lamp lights orange (shooting disabled) and next picture can be taken after turning off the indicator lamp. ! When taking a picture using flash, the image may disappear and go dark briefly due to flash charging. The indicator lamp blinks orange during charging. ! See P.142-144 for information on the warning displays. 5 Hold the camera so that your fingers or the strap do not cover the lens, flash and AF-assist illuminator. If the lens, flash or AF-assist illuminator is obscured by your fingers or the strap, subjects may be out of focus or the brightness (exposure) of your shot may be incorrect. Support for a cable release Release socket Use a mechanical cable release with this camera. To prevent camera shake, use a tripod (sold separately) and cable release (sold separately). Compatible cable releases ISO 6053: 1979-compliant cable releases 2 Using the Camera ! Do ! Check that the lens is clean. If it is dirty, clean the lens as informed on P.137. not apply force to a cable release attached to the camera. This could damage the camera. Compatible filters 58 mm-diameter commercial available filters can be attached. 6 N 6 Frame the shot so that the subject fills the entire AF (Autofocus) frame. ! Do not use more than one filter at a time. ! The lens cap (included) may not be used when attaching the filter. AF frame