User manual FUJIFILM FINEPIX Z1

1 2 3 4 5 6 OWNER'S MANUAL This manual will show you how to use your FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA FinePix Z1 correctly. Please follow the instructions carefully. Getting Ready Using the Camera Advanced Features Settings Software Installation Viewing Images BL00456-200 (1) WARNINGS To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the AC power adapter to rain or moisture. The AC power adapter should not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the AC power adapter. Warning To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. For customers in the U.S.A. Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS hRead these instructions. hKeep these instructions. hHeed all warnings. hFollow all instructions. hDo not use this apparatus near water. hClean only with dry cloth. hDo not block any ventilation openings, Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. hDo not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. hProtect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. hOnly use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. hUnplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. hRefer all servicing to qualified service personal. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. Be sure to read this page before using the Software. 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, MARCHANTABILITY, 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. 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. 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. 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.108) and make sure you understand them before using the camera. 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. EC Declaration of Conformity We Name: Address: Fuji Photo Film (Europe) G.m.b.H. Heesenstrasse 31 40549 Dusseldorf, Germany 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 CX" 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. 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. declare that the product Product Name: FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA FinePix Z1 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). Dusseldorf, Germany Place April 1, 2005 Date Signature/Managing Director Bij dit produkt zijn batterijen geleverd. Wanneer deze leeg zijn, moet u ze niet weggooien maar inleveren als KCA 2 3 Contents WARNINGS ............................................................................ 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................... 2 IMPORTANT .......................................................................... 2 Warning .................................................................................. 3 EC Declaration of Conformity ................................................. 3 Preface ................................................................................... 6 Accessories included .............................................................. 7 Camera parts and features ..................................................... 8 Attaching the strap ............................................................. 9 Using the strap ................................................................... 9 Example of LCD Monitor text display ............................... 10 Photography mode ................................................. 10 Playback mode ....................................................... 10 B PLAYBACK PLAYBACK MENU Ò ERASING SINGLE / ALL FRAMES ......................................................................................................................... 49 Ú IMAGE ROTATE ...................................................................................................................................................... 51 p PHOTO MODE PLAYBACK ¸ HOW TO SPECIFY PRINT OPTIONS (DPOF) ........................................................................................................ 52 ¸ SPECIFYING DPOF SETTINGS EASILY ................................................................................................................ 53 1 Getting Ready LOADING THE BATTERY AND THE MEDIA ................................................................................................................. 11 Compatible battery ................................................................................................................................................... 11 Checking the battery charge .................................................................................................................................... 13 CHARGING THE BATTERY (USING THE CRADLE) .................................................................................................... 14 TURNING ON AND OFF ................................................................................................................................................ 15 SETTING THE DATE AND TIME ................................................................................................................................... 16 CORRECTING THE DATE AND TIME / CHANGING THE DATE ORDER .................................................................... 17 SELECTING THE LANGUAGE ...................................................................................................................................... 19 PLAYBACK MENU ¸ DPOF SET FRAME .................................................................................................................................................. 55 ¸ DPOF ALL RESET ................................................................................................................................................... 57 Ç PROTECTING IMAGES: FRAME / SET ALL / RESET ALL .................................................................................... 58 AUTOMATIC PLAYBACK ........................................................................................................................................ 60 Â RECORDING VOICE MEMOS ................................................................................................................................ 61 Â PLAYING BACK VOICE MEMOS ............................................................................................................................ 63 Playing back voice memos ................................................................................................................................... 63 Adjusting volume of voice memos ............................................................................................................................ 64 ¯ TRIMMING ............................................................................................................................................................... 65 B MOVIE MOVIE MODE r RECORDING MOVIES ............................................................................................................................................ 67 Recording times per xD-Picture Card ................................................................................................................. 68 p PHOTO MODE MOVIE QUALITY SETTINGS IN MOVIE MODE .................................................................................................................. 69 PLAYBACK MODE PLAYING BACK MOVIES ............................................................................................................................................... 70 Playing back movies ............................................................................................................................................. 70 Adjusting volume of movies ..................................................................................................................................... 71 1 2 3 4 5 6 2 Using the Camera BASIC OPERATION GUIDE ........................................................................................................................................... 20 PHOTOGRAPHY MODE TAKING PICTURES (AUTO AUTO MODE) ................................................................................................................... 22 INDICATOR LAMP DISPLAY .................................................................................................................................. 24 NUMBER OF AVAILABLE FRAMES ....................................................................................................................... 24 Standard number of frames per xD-Picture Card ............................................................................................. 24 USING AF/AE LOCK ................................................................................................................................................ 25 SHOOTING ASSISTANT FUNCTION ..................................................................................................................... 26 PLAYBACK MODE VIEWING THE IMAGES (w PLAYBACK) ...................................................................................................................... 27 MOVE TO PHOTOGRAPHY MODE OR PLAYBACK MODE .................................................................................. 27 Single-frame playback / Selecting images ............................................................................................................... 27 Multi-frame playback / Sorting by date ..................................................................................................................... 28 Playback zoom ......................................................................................................................................................... 30 ERASING IMAGES (ERASE FRAME) ............................................................................................................................ 31 4 Settings SET-UP ........................................................................................................................................................................... 72 ~ USING THE SET-UP SCREEN ............................................................................................................................... 72 SET-UP menu options .......................................................................................................................................... 74 ã PLAYBACK VOLUME .............................................................................................................................................. 75 é FRAME NO. ............................................................................................................................................................. 75 ê LCD BRIGHTNESS .................................................................................................................................................. 76 ë DIGITAL ZOOM ....................................................................................................................................................... 76 î AUTO POWER OFF ................................................................................................................................................ 77 Î LCD POWER SAVE ................................................................................................................................................. 77 ï FORMAT .................................................................................................................................................................. 78 ó TIME DIFFERENCE ................................................................................................................................................. 78 3 Advanced Features B STILL PHOTOGRAPHY PHOTOGRAPHY FUNCTIONS TAKING PICTURES -- SELECTING THE CAMERA SETTINGS .................................................................................. 32 e MACRO (CLOSE-UP) .............................................................................................................................................. 34 d FLASH ...................................................................................................................................................................... 35 AUTO Auto flash (no icon) ....................................................................................................................................... 35 b Red-eye reduction ............................................................................................................................................... 35 d Forced flash ........................................................................................................................................................ 36 v Suppressed flash ................................................................................................................................................ 36 c Slow synchro ....................................................................................................................................................... 36 n Red-eye reduction + Slow synchro ..................................................................................................................... 36 * SELF-TIMER ............................................................................................................................................................ 37 fi INCREASING MONITOR BRIGHTNESS ................................................................................................................ 38 p PHOTO MODE PHOTOGRAPHY QUALITY MODE (NUMBER OF RECORDED PIXELS) .......................................................................................... 39 Quality settings in Photography mode ..................................................................................................................... 40 û SENSITIVITY ........................................................................................................................................................... 41 ü FinePix COLOR ....................................................................................................................................................... 42 PHOTOGRAPHY MENU PHOTOGRAPHY MENU OPERATION .......................................................................................................................... 43 PHOTOGRAPHY MENU ................................................................................................................................................ 45 SHOOTING MODE .................................................................................................................................................. 45 ¨ EXPOSURE COMPENSATION ............................................................................................................................... 46 » WHITE BALANCE (SELECTING THE LIGHT SOURCE) ........................................................................................ 47 â HIGH-SPEED SHOOTING ....................................................................................................................................... 47 Í AF MODE ................................................................................................................................................................. 48 CENTER .................................................................................................................................................................. 48 MULTI ...................................................................................................................................................................... 48 5 Software Installation 5.1 INSTALLATION ON A Windows PC ......................................................................................................................... 80 5.2 INSTALLATION ON A Mac OS X ............................................................................................................................. 82 6 Viewing Images 6.1 CAMERA CONNECTION (USING THE CRADLE) ................................................................................................... 85 6.2 CONNECTING THE CAMERA DIRECTLY TO THE PRINTER -- PictBridge FUNCTION ...................................... 86 6.2.1 Specifying images for printing on the camera ................................................................................................. 86 6.2.2 Specifying images for printing without using DPOF (single-frame printing) .................................................... 88 6.3 CONNECTING TO A PC (USING THE CRADLE) .................................................................................................... 90 6.3.1 Connecting to a PC ......................................................................................................................................... 90 6.3.2 Disconnecting the camera ............................................................................................................................... 93 6.4 USING FinePixViewer ............................................................................................................................................... 94 6.4.1 Mastering FinePixViewer ................................................................................................................................ 94 6.4.2 Uninstalling the software ................................................................................................................................. 94 System Expansion Options .................................................. 96 Accessories Guide ............................................................... 97 Using Your Camera Correctly .............................................. 98 Notes on the Power Supply ................................................. 98 Notes on the Battery (NP-40) .......................................... 98 AC Power Adapter .......................................................... 99 Notes on the xD-Picture CardTM ....................................... 100 Warning Displays ............................................................... 101 Troubleshooting ................................................................. 103 Specifications ..................................................................... 105 Explanation of Terms ......................................................... 107 Safety Notes ...................................................................... 108 4 5 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. Accessories included 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 NP-40 Rechargeable Battery (1) Soft case included h A/V cable Approx. 1.2 m (3.9 ft.), plug (2.5 mm dia.) to pinplug ×2 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 16 MB, xD-Picture CardTM (1) Anti-static case (1) included h USB cable (mini-B) (1) Notes on Copyright Images recorded using your digital camera system cannot be used in ways that infringe copyright laws without the consent of the owner, unless intended only for personal use. Note that some restrictions apply to the photographing of stage performances, entertainments and exhibits, even when intended purely for personal use. Users are also asked to note that the transfer of xD-Picture Card containing images or data protected under copyright laws is only permissible within the restrictions imposed by those copyright laws. 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 h Strap (1) h CD-ROM (1) Software for FinePix CX 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 AC Power Adapter AC-5VW (1 set) h Owner's Manual (this manual) (1) 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 PictureCradle (1) 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 Camera parts and features Mode switch Refer to the pages in parentheses for information on using the camera parts or features. Connecting plug Photography mode (P.22) Movie mode (P.67) POWER button Flash (P.35) Microphone Place the camera vertically in the cradle when setting or removing it. Shutter button Self-timer lamp (P.37) Lens POWER switch / Lens cover Speaker USB socket (mini-B) A/V OUT (Audio / Visual output) socket Indicator lamp (Playback) button W (Wide zoom ) button (P.21) LCD monitor T (Tele zoom)button (P.21) Photo mode ( ) button (P.21) DC IN 5V (power input) socket The Cradle Use the cradle as a convenience tool for your camera: h Setting the camera in the cradle to charge the battery (P.14) h Displaying your images on a TV (P.85) h Transferring image files quickly to your PC using the cradle's USB interface connection (P.90 "DSC (Mass storage device) mode") ! Connect the AC power adapter, A/V(Audio/Visual) cable and USB cable (mini-B) to the cradle. Strap mount MENU/OK button (P.21) DISP (Display) / BACK button (P.21) Attaching the strap 1 0 Using the strap 1 0 Cradle connection socket Battery cover (P.11) 4-direction abdc button (P.21) Photography mode d c a b Macro button (P.34) Flash button (P.35) Low light view button (P.38) Self-timer button (P.37) Battery release catch (P.11) 2 0 xD-Picture Card slot (P.12) 2 0 Battery compartment (P.11) Playback mode a Erase button (P.31) Attach the strap as shown in 1 and 2. When attaching the strap, move the fastener to adjust the length and slightly away from the end of the strap, as shown in figure 1. 1 Loop the strap over your wrist. 2 To avoid dropping the camera, secure the strap around your wrist by sliding the fastener to adjust the length. 8 9 Camera parts and features Example of LCD Monitor text display Photography mode White balance Exposure compensation Self-timer Macro (close-up) Flash Photography mode Battery level warning High-speed shooting AF frame Date 1 Getting Ready IS0 100 LOADING THE BATTERY AND THE MEDIA Always use the Rechargeable Battery NP-40 (included). The use of other brands of rechargeable battery could cause faults or damage to the camera. h Rechargeable Battery NP-40 750 mAh (1) Compatible battery N N 12 IS0 100 IS0 100 Sensitivity 0 Terminals Indicator N Quality mode N 12 1 / 1 / 2 0 0 5 1 2 0 0 AM IS0 100 0 Number of available frames FinePix COLOR AF warning Camera shake warning Increasing monitor brightness ! The battery is not fully charged at shipment and must be ! Do not stick labels onto the battery as this could cause the ! When removed from the camera, the battery should be stored and transported in the case provided. Any contact between the battery terminals could cause the battery to short-circuit and overheat. ! See P.98-99 for information on the battery. battery to become jammed inside the camera. fully charged before being used. 1 Getting Ready 1 / 1 / 2 0 0 5 1 2 0 0 AM 1 Check that the camera is turned off before opening the battery cover. Time ! 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 xD-Picture Card or ruin the image files on the xD-Picture Card. camera will turn off. Playback mode Voice memo Protection DPOF Playback mode Battery level warning Quality mode Sensitivity Exposure compensation White balance 100 0009 N 100 12 3 100 0009 1 / 1 / 2 0 0 N 1 2 0 0 AM 5 100 12 3 Playback frame number 2 Indicators Date Time Battery release catch 1 / 1 / 2 0 0 5 1 2 0 0 AM Hold the battery so that the indicators are aligned. Push the battery release catch aside while loading the battery. Check that the battery is firmly held in place. 10 Continued 11 LOADING THE BATTERY AND THE MEDIA 3 Gold marking 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. Checking the battery charge Turn the camera on and check whether the battery level warning (Ä, Ã or V) appears on the LCD monitor. 1 There is ample battery charge. 2 The battery is almost half charged. 3 There is insufficient charge left in the battery. The battery will soon run out. Have a new battery ready. 4 The battery is depleted. The display will shortly go blank and the camera will stop working. Replace or recharge the battery. "Á", "Ä" or "Ã" appears as a small icon on the left-hand side of the LCD monitor. 1 2 3 Gold contact area Lit white Lit white Lit red Blinking red ! If the xD-Picture Card is oriented incorrectly, it will not go all the way into the slot. Do not apply force when inserting an xD-Picture Card. 4 4 Close the battery cover. 1 Getting Ready ! Depending on the camera mode, the transition from "Ã" to ! Due "V" may occur more 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 battery in your pocket or a similar location before use. How to replace the xD-Picture Card 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. "V" appears as a large icon in the center of the LCD monitor. 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.77). To restore power to the camera to take pictures, briefly close and then re-open the lens cover completely so that it will not move further. To play back images, hold down the "w" button for about 1 second. 12 13 CHARGING THE BATTERY (USING THE CRADLE) 1 10 2 0 1 Plug the AC power adapter connector into the "DC IN 5V" socket on the cradle. 2 Plug the AC power adapter into a power outlet. h Compatible AC power adapters AC-5VW (included) AC-5VX (sold separately) AC-5VH (sold separately) AC-5VS (sold separately) AC-5VHS (sold separately) TURNING ON AND OFF Turn the camera on in Photography mode Power-ON Power-OFF ! Always use the FUJIFILM products listed on the above. ! See P.99 for notes on using the AC power adapter. ! Do not connect the AC power adapter directly to the camera to charge the battery. ! The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible. ! The shape of the plug and socket-outlet depends on the country of use. Open the lens cover completely so that it will not move further. The camera is turned on in Photography mode. Close the lens cover until it stops. The camera is turned off in Photography mode. Turn the camera on in Playback mode Close the lens cover Power-ON/OFF 1 Getting Ready 2 Check that the camera is turned off. Set the camera in the cradle. ! Only connect and disconnect the AC power adapter when the camera is off. Connecting or disconnecting the AC power adapter while the camera is on temporarily interrupts the power supply to the camera, so that images or movies being shot are not recorded. Failing to turn the camera off first can also result in damage to the xD-Picture Card or malfunctions during PC connection. ! Plug the camera securely and vertically into the cradle connecting plug. Leave the lens cover closed. 3 Lit red The indicator lamp lights red and battery charging begins. When charging is completed, the indicator lamp turns off. h Full recharging times for completely depleted battery At an ambient temperature of +21°C to +25°C (+70°F to +77°F) NP-40: approx. 2 hours Press the "w" button for about 1 second to turn the camera on in Playback mode. Press the "w" button during playback to turn the camera off. Move to Photography mode or Playback mode Shooting b Playback a Press the "w" button during shooting to change to Playback mode. Press the "w " button again to return to Photography mode. ! Charging times increase at low temperatures. ! If the indicator lamp blinks during charging, a charging error has occurred and the battery cannot be charged. If this ! Turning the camera on during charging interrupts the charging. ! Use the BC-65 Battery Charger (sold separately) to charge battery more quickly (P.97). occurs, see P.103. ! Press the shutter button or turn the mode switch to return to Photography mode. 4 Remove the camera from the cradle. 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.77). To restore power to the camera to take pictures, briefly close and then re-open the lens cover completely so that it will not move further. To play back images, hold down the "w" button for about 1 second. ! Hold the camera up vertically when removing the camera from the cradle. 14 When you try to charge the battery immediately after the camera has been used continuously for a long period (e.g. shooting a movie or connected to a PC), charging may not begin soon (the indicator lamp does not turn red). This is not a camera fault, but is for protecting the battery from being charged while it is warm. Battery may degrade when charged at high temperatures. Leave the camera connected to the cradle, and charging will automatically begin within 30 minutes. Charging the battery 15 SETTING THE DATE AND TIME Correcting the date and time (P.17) CORRECTING THE DATE AND TIME / CHANGING THE DATE ORDER 1 D AT E T I M E N O T S E T 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. 1 SHOOTING MODE AUTO 0 AUTO OFF SET M AUTO Press the "MENU/OK" button to display the menu on the LCD monitor. SET NO ! The ! 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. message also appears when the battery has been removed and the camera has been left for a long period. 2 1 0 D AT E T I M E 2007 2006 Y Y M M D D 2005 1 2004 2003 SET CANCEL 1 Press "d" or "c" to select Year, Month, Day, Hour or Minute. 2 Press "a" or "b" to correct the setting. 1 12 00 AM 2 1 0 2 0 1 Press "a" or "b" to select "~" SET-UP. 2 Press "c". 1 Getting Ready SET UP AUTO 0 AUTO OFF 2 0 ! Holding down "a" or "b" changes the numbers continuously. ! When the time displayed passes "12", the AM/PM setting changes. SET 3 D ATE T I ME 02 01 1 0 00 2005 3 24 AM 5 9 58 CANCEL YY MM DD 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 30 2 0 1 Press "d" to move to page number. 2 Press "a" or "b" to select "PAGE 2". PA G E 2 SET ! At the time of purchase and after leaving the camera for a long period with the battery removed, settings such as the date and time are cleared. Once the AC power adapter has been connected or the battery has been installed for about 2 hours or more, the camera settings will be retained for roughly 6 hours even if both sources of power are removed. 1 2 3 OFF 2 MIN ON OK SET SET 13 4 00 2 0 1 Press "c" to move to menu item. 2 Press "a" or "b" to select "ì" DATE/TIME. 3 Press "c". D AT E / T I M E 1 2 3 OFF 2 MIN ON OK SET SET 16 Continued 17 CORRECTING THE DATE AND TIME / CHANGING THE DATE ORDER SELECTING THE LANGUAGE 1 10 2 0 3 0 1 Press the "MENU/OK" button to display the menu on the LCD monitor. 2 Press "a" or "b" to select "~" SET-UP. 3 Press "c". 5 12 00 D AT E T I M E 2007 2006 Y Y M M D D 2005 3 2004 2003 SET CANCEL Correcting the date and time 24 1 2 0 0 AM 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 AUTO 0 AUTO OFF 3 0 ! Holding down "a" or "b" changes the numbers continuously. ! When the time displayed passes "12", the AM/PM setting changes. SET D ATE T I ME D D MM Y Y M Changing the date order 3 24 2005 10 0 0 AM MM DD YY D Y Y MM D D SET CANCEL 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. 2 1 0 2 0 1 Press "d" to move to page number. 2 Press "a" or "b" to select "PAGE 3". 1 Getting Ready PA G E 3 1 2 3 ENGLISH SET NTSC OK 12 00 3 0 YY.MM.DD MM/DD/YY DD.MM.YY 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 ENGLISH SET NTSC OK ENGLISH FRANCAIS DEUTSCH E S PA N O L I TA L I A N O ! The screens in this manual are shown in English. ! See P.74 for more information on the "~" SET-UP menu. 4 ENGLISH 1 2 3 ENGLISH SET NTSC OK ENGLISH FRANCAIS DEUTSCH E S PA N O L I TA L I A N O Press "a" or "b" to select the language. 18 19 2 Using the Camera BASIC OPERATION GUIDE Zoom button Photo mode button 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. This section describes the camera's functions. Photography mode selector Slide the Mode switch to select the Photography mode. Photography: Select the quality mode, sensitivity and FinePix COLOR settings. Playback: Specify the print order (DPOF) settings. Movie recording Still photography g button Photography: d button Turns Macro ( ) on and off. c button Sets the Flash ( ). Playback: Change frame or movie frame advance. DISP/BACK button DISP: Press this button to select the LCD monitor display. BACK: Press this button to stop a procedure midway through. 2 Using the Camera Using the Menus 1Displaying the menu. Press the "MENU/OK" button. 2Selecting a menu option. Press the up or down arrow on the 4-direction button. SHOOTING MODE M 0 AUTO OFF SET M AUTO M 0 AUTO OFF SET AUTO 3Selecting an option. Press the right arrow on the 4-direction button. AUTO 4Selecting a setting. Press the up or down arrow on the 4-direction button. I NCANDESCENT M 0 AUTO OFF SET Low light view button The LCD monitor brightness is increased briefly. 5Confirming the setting. Press the "MENU/OK" button. Self-timer button Selects the self-timer. Displaying the on-screen Help Instructions for the next step in the procedure appear at the bottom of the LCD monitor. Press the button indicated. Press the "MENU/OK" button to erase the displayed frame. To cancel erasing, press the "DISP/BACK" button. ERASE OK? YES CANCEL YES CANCEL 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 PHOTOGRAPHY MODE TAKING PICTURES (AUTO AUTO MODE) 1 Open the lens cover. 2 Set the Mode switch to "q". h Focal range Approx. 60 cm (2.0 ft.) to infinity 1 10 5 N 12 Use the LCD monitor to frame the shot so that the subject fills the entire AF (Autofocus) frame. AF frame ! The image shown on the LCD monitor before the picture is 2 0 ! Use Macro mode for subjects closer than about 60 cm (2.0 ft.) taken may differ in brightness, color, etc. from the image actually recorded. Play back the recorded image to check it (P.27). (P.34). ! When [CARD ERROR], [CARD NOT INITIALIZED], [CARD FULL] or [NO CARD] appears, see P.101. 6 Bebeep 2 Brace your elbows against your sides and hold the camera with both hands. Position your right thumb so that it is handy for using the zoom. Press the shutter button down halfway. When a short double-beep is heard, the camera focuses on your subject. The AF frame on the LCD monitor becomes smaller and the camera sets the shutter speed and aperture. The indicator lamp (green) changes from blinking to lit. ! When a short double-beep is not heard and "{" appears on ! Pressing the shutter button down halfway freezes the image ! When "{" appears on the LCD monitor (e.g. the shot is too 1 250 F5 6 dark for the camera to focus), try standing about 2 m (6.6 ft.) from the subject to take the picture. on the LCD monitor briefly. This image is not the recorded image. the LCD monitor, the camera cannot focus. ! Moving the camera while shooting gives a blurred picture (camera shake). Place the camera on a stable surface 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 LCD monitor. This is normal and does not affect the image. 2 Using the Camera 3 Hold the camera so that your fingers or the strap do not cover the lens or flash. If the lens or flash is obscured, the brightness (exposure) of your shot may be incorrect. Before the flash fires, "" appears on the LCD monitor. When selecting a slow shutter speed that will cause camera shake, "|" appears on the LCD monitor. Use the flash to take pictures. According to the scene or mode being shot, place the camera on a stable surface. ! Check that the lens is clean. If it is dirty, clean the lens as ! If the flash is used in dusty conditions or when it is snowing, informed on P.98. 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. 7 Click Press the shutter button down fully. When a clicking sound is heard, the camera records the image. ! There 4 N 12 Zoom bar Press "T" (telephoto) button to zoom in. Press "W" (wide-angle) button to zoom out. A zoom bar appears on the LCD monitor. h Optical zoom focal length (35 mm camera equivalent) Approx. 36 mm to 108 mm (,,: Approx. 38 mm to 114 mm) Max. zoom scale: 3× 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 taking a picture using the flash, the image may disappear and go dark briefly due to flash charging. The indicator lamp blinks orange during charging. ! See P.101-102 for information on the warning displays. Subjects not suitable for autofocus The FinePix Z1 uses a high-precision autofocusing mechanism. However, it may have difficulty focusing on the following: walls or subjects dressed in the same color as h Very shiny subjects such as a mirror or car the background) body h Shots where another high-contrast object (not h Subjects photographed through glass the subject) is close to the AF frame and is h Subjects that do not reflect well, such as hair either closer or further away than your subject or fur (such as a shot of someone against a h Subjects with no substance, such as smoke or background with strongly contrasting flames elements) h Dark subjects h Fast moving subjects h Subjects with little or no contrast between the For such subjects use AF/AE lock (P.25). subject and the background (such as white ! See P.76 for information on procedures for using Digital zoom. 22 23 PHOTOGRAPHY MODE TAKING PICTURES (AUTO AUTO MODE) USING AF/AE LOCK Status Locking the focus AF/AE in progress, camera shake warning or AF warning (ready to shoot) Recording to xD-Picture Card (ready to shoot) Recording to xD-Picture Card (not ready) Charging the flash (flash will not fire) Battery charging is in progress i xD-Picture Card Warnings No card inserted, card not formatted, incorrect format, card full and xD-Picture Card error i Lens operation error Detailed warning messages appear on the LCD monitor (P.101-102). INDICATOR LAMP DISPLAY Display Lit green Blinking green Blinking green and orange alternately Lit orange Blinking orange Lit red Blinking red 1 N 12 In this shot, the subjects (two people in this case) are not in the AF frame. Taking the picture at this point will result in the subjects being out of focus. 2 N 12 Move the camera slightly so that one of the subjects is in the AF frame. NUMBER OF AVAILABLE FRAMES N 12 The number of available frames appears on the LCD monitor. 2 3 ! See P.39 for information on changing the quality setting. ! The default quality "" set at shipment is "÷ N". The table below shows the standard number of frames for a new xD-Picture Card formatted on the camera. The larger the xD-Picture Card capacity, the bigger the difference between the actual number of frames and the number shown here. Also, the size of an image file varies depending on the subject. So the number of remaining shots may decrease by 2 or may remain the same. For this reason, the number displayed may not show the actual number of frames. Quality setting 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/M512 (512 MB) DPC-M1GB (1 GB) 6 12 25 51 102 205 412 Bebeep Standard number of frames per xD-Picture Card Press the shutter button down halfway (AF/AE lock). When a short double-beep is heard, the camera focuses on your subject. The AF frame on the LCD monitor becomes smaller and the camera sets the shutter speed and aperture. The indicator lamp (green) changes from blinking to lit. Using the Camera ÷F ÷N 12 25 50 102 204 409 819 ,, 2736 × 1824 12 25 51 103 207 414 830 3 2048 × 1536 19 40 81 162 325 651 1305 2 1600 × 1200 25 50 101 204 409 818 1639 ` 640 × 480 122 247 497 997 1997 3993 7995 2592 × 1944 1 250 F5 6 4 1 250 F5 6 Continue to hold the shutter button down halfway. Move the camera back to the original image and press the shutter button fully. Click ! AF/AE lock can be applied repeatedly before the shutter is ! Use released. AF/AE lock in all Photography modes to guarantee excellent results. AF (Autofocus)/AE (Auto-exposure) lock On the FinePix Z1, pressing the shutter button down halfway locks the focus and exposure settings (AF/AE lock). To focus on a subject that is off to one side or to set the exposure before composing the final shot, lock the AF and AE settings. Then take the picture to get the best result. 24 25 PHOTOGRAPHY MODE TAKING PICTURES (AUTO AUTO MODE) PLAYBACK MODE VIEWING THE IMAGES (w PLAYBACK) Shooting b Playback a SHOOTING ASSISTANT FUNCTION Text displayed No text displayed Framing guideline displayed Post shot assist window displayed MOVE TO PHOTOGRAPHY MODE OR PLAYBACK MODE Power-ON Select the framing guideline and post shot assist window in Photography mode. Pressing the "DISP/BACK" button changes the LCD monitor display. Important Always use AF/AE lock when composing a shot. The image may be out of focus if AF/AE lock is not used. Press the "w" button for about 1 second to turn the camera on in Playback mode.