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FujiFilm FinePix S2900HD series Owner's Manual

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BL01156-202
DIGITAL CAMERA
Before You Begin
FINEPIX
First Steps
S2800HD
Series
Basic Photography and Playback
Owner's Manual
More on Photography
Thank you for your purchase of this
product. This manual describes how
to use your FUJIFILM FinePix S2800HD
More on Playback
series digital camera and the supplied
software. Be sure that you have read
Movies
and understood its contents before
using the camera.
Connections
Menus
For information on related products, visit our website at
http://www.fujifilm.com/products/digital_cameras/index.html
Technical Notes
Troubleshooting
Appendix

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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual More on Photography Thank you for your purchase of this product. This manual describes how to use your FUJIFILM FinePix S2800HD More on Playback series digital camera and the supplied software. Be sure that you have read Movies and understood its contents before using the camera.

  • Page 2: For Your Safety

    For Your Safety IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Read Instructions: All the safety and not defeat the safety purpose of the This video product should never be appliance operating instructions should be polarized plug. placed near or over a radiator or heat and cart com- read before the appliance is oper- register.
  • Page 3 For Your Safety Power Lines: An outside antenna sys- Replacement Parts: When replace- Service Service tem should not be located in the ment parts are required, be sure Cleaning: Unplug this video product Servicing: Do not attempt to service vicinity of overhead power lines or the service technician has used from the wall outlet before clean- this video product yourself as open-...

  • Page 4: Safety Notes

    Circular icons with a diagonal bar tell you that the action indicated is shock. prohibited (“Prohibited”). • If the cord is damaged, contact your FUJIFILM dealer. Filled circles with an exclamation mark tell you an action that must be Do not place the camera on an unstable surface.
  • Page 5 Memory Card, seek medical attention or call an Build-up of dust in your camera can cause a fi re or electric shock. emergency number. • Contact your FUJIFILM dealer to request internal cleaning every 2 years. • Please note this is not a free of charge service.
  • Page 6 For Your Safety If you are using a heating pad, take ■ Battery Life • Dispose of used battery promptly. Power Supply and Battery care not to place the battery di- At normal temperatures, the bat- • Do not drop the battery or other- * Confirm your battery type before read- rectly against the pad.
  • Page 7 “memory” suff er from the prob- for which they can be used may be • Turn off the FUJIFILM Digital cam- side your garments before use. lem of only providing power for a shortened as a result.
  • Page 8 Wipe the area with a cloth and nies. working normally. then wash thoroughly with soap • FUJIFILM Corporation cannot ac- ■ Notes on Electrical Interference and running water. cept liability for any incidental If the camera is to be used in hos- •...

  • Page 9: About This Manual

    About This Manual Before using the camera, read this manual and the warnings on pages ii–viii. For information on spe- cifi c topics, consult the sources below. ✔ ✔ Camera Q & A ✔ ✔ Table of Contents Camera Q & A ......................pg.

  • Page 10: Camera Q & A

    Camera Q & A Find items by task. Camera Setup Camera Setup Question Question Key phrase Key phrase See page See page How do I set the camera clock? Date and time Can I set the clock to local time when I travel? Time diff erence How do I keep the display from turning off automatically? Auto power off...

  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    Camera Q & A Taking Pictures Taking Pictures Question Question Key phrase Key phrase See page See page How can I avoid blurred pictures? Dual IS mode How can I make good portraits? Intelligent Face Detection M mode Can the camera automatically adjust settings for diff erent scenes? Can I choose my own settings for diff erent scenes? Scene position How can I be sure my subject is smiling when I take a photograph?
  • Page 12 Camera Q & A Viewing Pictures Viewing Pictures Question Question Key phrase Key phrase See page See page How do I view my pictures? Single-frame playback The b button How do I delete the current picture? Can I select other pictures for deletion? Deleting pictures Can I zoom in on pictures during playback? Playback zoom...
  • Page 13 Table of Contents For Your Safety ................. ii Basic Photography and Playback Basic Photography and Playback IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........ii Taking Pictures in M (Scene Recognition) Mode ...15 Safety Notes ..................iv Viewing Pictures ................20 About This Manual ................. ix More on Photography More on Photography Camera Q &...
  • Page 14 Table of Contents More on Playback More on Playback Menus Menus Playback Options ................45 Using the Menus: Shooting Mode .........71 Using the F-Mode Menu ............71 Playback Zoom ................46 I Favorites: Rating Pictures ............46 F-Mode Menu Options .............72 Viewing Photo Information............47 N ISO ....................72 O IMAGE SIZE ................73 Multi-Frame Playback ..............48...
  • Page 15 Using the Menus: Playback Mode ..........83 Technical Notes Technical Notes Using the F-Mode Menu ............83 Optional Accessories ..............104 F-Mode Menu Options .............83 Accessories from FUJIFILM ............ 105 I SLIDE SHOW .................84 Caring for the Camera .............. 106 Using the Playback Menu ............85 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Playback Menu Options .............85...

  • Page 17: Introduction

    Introduction Symbols and Conventions Symbols and Conventions The following symbols are used in this manual: 3 Caution: This information should be read before use to ensure correct operation. 1 Note: Points to note when using the camera. 2 Tip: Additional information that may be helpful when using the camera. Menus and other text in the camera monitor are shown in bold.

  • Page 18: Parts Of The Camera

    Introduction Parts of the Camera Parts of the Camera For more information, refer to the page listed to the right of each item. Strap eyelet ............ 7 G switch ..........13 Flash pop-up button ......37 Zoom control ......16, 46, 48 Indicator lamp ..........19 Microphone .........54, 91 Shutter button ...........19 Speaker ...........56, 92...
  • Page 19 Introduction Electronic viewfi nder ....5 Battery-chamber latch ....8 Selector button (see below) EVF/LCD (display selection) button ..5 Monitor ........... 4 a (playback) button ....20, 45 F (photo mode) button ....71, 83 DISP (display)/BACK button ..............17, 18, 45 Terminal cover ....57, 59, 69 d (exposure compensation/photo info) Memory card slot ......11...

  • Page 20: Camera Displays

    Introduction Camera Displays Camera Displays The following indicators may appear during shooting and playback. The indicators displayed vary with camera settings. ■ ■ Shooting Shooting Image quality ..........74 Self-timer indicator .........77 Image size .............73 Date and time..........14 ISO AUTO ( 800 ) ISO AUTO ( 800 ) Sensitivity ............72 Shutter speed and aperture .....26...

  • Page 21: Evf/Lcd Button

    Introduction The Electronic Viewfi nder (EVF) The electronic viewfi nder provides the same information as the monitor, and can be used when bright light- ing conditions make the display in the monitor diffi cult to see. To switch between the monitor and electronic viewfi nder, press the EVF/LCD button (your selection remains in eff ect when the camera is turned off or the mode dial is rotated to another setting).

  • Page 22: The Mode Dial

    Introduction The Mode Dial The Mode Dial To select a shooting mode, align the mode icon with the mark next to the mode dial. P, S, A, M: Select for full control over cam- B (AUTO): A simple “point-and-shoot” era settings, including aperture (M and A) mode recommended for fi rst-time users and/or shutter speed (M and S) (pg.

  • Page 23: The Strap And Lens Cap

    The Strap and Lens Cap Attaching the Strap Attaching the Strap The Lens Cap The Lens Cap Attach the strap to the two strap eyelets as shown Attach the lens cap as shown. below. To avoid losing the lens cap, pass the supplied string through the eyelet ( q ) and secure the lens cap to the strap ( w ).

  • Page 24: Inserting The Batteries

    Inserting the Batteries The camera takes four AA alkaline, lithium, or rechargeable Ni-MH batteries. A set of four alkaline bat- teries is supplied with the camera. Insert the batteries in the camera as described below. Open the battery-chamber cover. Insert the batteries. Slide the battery-cham- Insert the batteries in the ber latch in the direction...
  • Page 25 Inserting the Batteries Close the battery-chamber cover. Choosing the Battery Type Close the battery-cham- After replacing the batteries SET-UP with batteries of a diff erent ber cover and slide it in BATTERY TYPE ALKALINE DISCHARGE type, select the battery type NI-MH until the latch clicks into NTSC...

  • Page 26: Inserting A Memory Card

    SanDisk SD and SDHC memory cards have been approved for use in the camera. A complete list of approved memory cards is available at http://www.fujifilm.com/products/digital_cameras/index.html. Operation is not guaranteed with other cards. The camera can not be used with xD-Picture Cards or MultiMediaCard (MMC) devices.
  • Page 27 Inserting a Memory Card ■ ■ Inserting a Memory Card Inserting a Memory Card Open the battery-chamber cover. Close the battery-chamber cover. Close the battery-cham- 1 Note ber cover and slide it in Be sure the camera is off until the latch clicks into before opening the battery- place.
  • Page 28 Inserting a Memory Card 3 Cautions • Do not turn the camera off or remove the memory card while the memory card is being formatted or data are being recorded to or deleted from the card. Failure to observe this precaution could damage the card. •...

  • Page 29: Turning The Camera On And Off

    Turning the Camera on and Off Shooting Mode Shooting Mode Playback Mode Playback Mode Slide the G switch in the direction shown To turn the camera on and begin playback, press below. The lens will extend automatically. the a button for about a second. Press the a button again or slide the G Slide the G switch to turn the camera off .

  • Page 30: Basic Setup

    Basic Setup A language-selection dialog is displayed the fi rst time the camera is turned on. Set up the camera as described below (for information on resetting the clock or changing languages, see page 96). Choose a language. 1.1 Press the selector up, down, left, or right to highlight a lan- START MENU guage.

  • Page 31: Taking Pictures In M (Scene Recognition) Mode

    Taking Pictures in M (Scene Recognition) Mode This section describes how to take pictures in M mode. Turn the camera on. Slide the G switch to turn the camera In this mode, the camera au- tomatically analyzes the com- position and selects a scene according to shooting condi- tions and the type of subject: Selected scene...
  • Page 32 Taking Pictures in M (Scene Recognition) Mode Check the battery level. Frame the picture. Check the battery level in the display. Use the zoom control to frame the picture in the display. Select W to zoom out Select T to zoom in Zoom indicator 1.0x 1.0x...

  • Page 33: Dual Is Mode

    Taking Pictures in M (Scene Recognition) Mode Holding the Camera Avoiding Blurred Pictures Hold the camera steady with If the subject is poorly lit, blur- SET-UP both hands and brace your ring caused by camera shake IMAGE DISP. 1.5 SEC FRAME NO.
  • Page 34 Taking Pictures in M (Scene Recognition) Mode Focus. Silent Mode Press the shutter button halfway In situations in which camera sounds or lights may be unwelcome, hold the DISP/BACK button down until to focus. o is displayed (note that silent mode is not available during movie or voice memo playback).
  • Page 35 Taking Pictures in M (Scene Recognition) Mode Shoot. The Indicator Lamp Smoothly press the shutter button the rest of the way down to take the picture. Indicator lamp 2 Tip: The Shutter Button The indicator lamp shows camera status as follows: The shutter button has two positions.

  • Page 36: Viewing Pictures

    Viewing Pictures Pictures can be viewed in the monitor. When taking important photographs, take a test shot and check the results. Press the a button. Deleting Pictures To delete the picture currently displayed in the monitor, press the selector up ( The following dialog will be displayed.

  • Page 37: Shooting Mode

    Shooting Mode Choose a shooting mode according to the scene or type of subject. To choose a shooting mode, rotate the mode dial to the desired setting (pg. 6). The following modes are available: M SCENE RECOGNITION Press MENU/OK to display the shoot- SCENE RECOGNITION ing menu.
  • Page 38 Shooting Mode Scene Scene Description Description NATURAL LIGHT Capture natural light indoors, under low light, or where the fl ash can not be used. Get good results with backlit subjects and other diffi cult lighting. The camera takes two shots: one NATURAL &...
  • Page 39 Shooting Mode Natural Light Natural Light Zoom Bracketing Zoom Bracketing Capture natural light indoors, under low light, or Each time the shutter button is pressed, the cam- where the fl ash can not be used. The fl ash turns era takes three pictures: one at the current zoom off and sensitivity is raised to reduce blur.

  • Page 40: N Motion Panorama

    Shooting Mode N MOTION PANORAMA MOTION PANORAMA In this mode, you can take up to three pictures and join them together to form a panorama. Use of a tripod is recommended to assist in composing overlapping shots. Rotate the mode dial to Frame the next shot to overlap with the previ- ous picture by superimposing y on + so that they form a solid circle (z).
  • Page 41 Shooting Mode 3 Cautions Framing Panoramas Manually • Panoramas are created from multiple frames. The Follow the steps below if the desired results are not camera may in some cases be unable to stitch the achieved with C AUTO selected for P MODE: frames together perfectly.

  • Page 42: P: Program Ae

    Shooting Mode P : PROGRAM AE : PROGRAM AE In this mode, the camera sets exposure automati- Program Shift cally. If desired, you can choose diff erent combi- Press the d button to choose the desired combina- nations of shutter speed and aperture that will tion of shutter speed and aperture.

  • Page 43: S: Shutter Priority Ae

    Shooting Mode S S : SHUTTER PRIORITY AE : SHUTTER PRIORITY AE In this mode, you choose the shutter speed while the camera adjusts aperture for optimal exposure. Press the d button to exit to shoot- Rotate the mode dial to S. ing mode.

  • Page 44: A: Aperture Priority Ae

    Shooting Mode A : APERTURE PRIORITY AE : APERTURE PRIORITY AE In this mode, you choose the aperture while the camera adjusts shutter speed for optimal exposure. Rotate the mode dial to A. Press the d button to exit to shoot- ing mode.

  • Page 45: M: Manual

    Shooting Mode M M : MANUAL : MANUAL In this mode, you choose both shutter speed and aperture. If desired, exposure can be altered from the value suggested by the camera. Rotate the mode dial to M. Press the d button to exit to shoot- ing mode.

  • Page 46: C: Custom Mode

    Shooting Mode C : CUSTOM MODE : CUSTOM MODE In P, S, A, and M modes, the K CUSTOM SET option in the shooting menu (pg. 76) can be used to save current camera and menu settings. These settings are recalled whenever the mode dial is rotated to C (cus- tom mode).

  • Page 47: Intelligent Face Detection And Red-Eye Removal

    Intelligent Face Detection and Red-Eye Removal Intelligent Face Detection allows the camera to automatically detect human faces and set focus and exposure for a face anywhere in the frame for shots that emphasize portrait subjects. Choose for group portraits (in horizontal or vertical orientations) to prevent the camera from focusing on the back- ground.
  • Page 48 Intelligent Face Detection and Red-Eye Removal Focus. Intelligent Face Detection Press the shutter button halfway Intelligent Face Detection is 7 7 7 to set focus and exposure for the recommended when using the self-timer for group- or subject in the green border. self-portraits (pg.

  • Page 49: Blink Detection

    Intelligent Face Detection and Red-Eye Removal Blink Detection Blink Detection If an option other than OFF is selected for A IMAGE DISP. (pg. 98), a warning will be displayed if the camera detects subjects who may have blinked when the picture was taken. If ZOOM (CONTINU- OUS) is selected, you can press the g button to zoom in on these subjects.

  • Page 50: Focus Lock

    Focus Lock To compose photographs with off -center subjects: Position the subject in the focus frame. Recompose the picture. Keeping the shutter button pressed halfway, recompose the picture. Focus. Press the shutter button halfway to set fo- cus and exposure. Focus and exposure will Shoot.
  • Page 51 Focus Lock Autofocus The AF-Assist Illuminator Although the camera boasts a high-precision autofo- If the subject is poorly lit, the AF-assist illuminator will cus system, it may be unable to focus on the subjects light to assist the focus operation when the shutter listed below.

  • Page 52: Macro Mode (Close-Ups)

    F Macro and Super Macro Modes (Close-ups) For close-ups, press the selector left (F) to choose from the macro options shown below. Choose from F (macro mode), G (super macro mode), or H (macro mode off ) When macro mode is in eff ect, the camera focuses on subjects near the center of the frame. Use the zoom control to compose pictures.

  • Page 53: Flash Mode

    N Using the Flash (Intelligent Flash) When the fl ash is used, the camera’s Intelligent Flash system instantly analyzes the scene based on such factors as the brightness of the subject, its position in the frame, and its distance from the camera. Flash output and sensitivity are adjusted to ensure that the main subject is correctly exposed while preserving the eff ects of ambient background lighting, even in dimly-lit indoor scenes.
  • Page 54 N Using the Flash (Intelligent Flash) Focus. Press the shutter button halfway to focus. If the fl ash will fi re, p will be displayed when the shutter button is pressed halfway. At slow shutter speeds, k will appear in the display to warn that pictures may be blurred;...

  • Page 55: Continuous Shooting Mode

    I Continuous Shooting (Burst Mode) Capture motion in a series of pictures. Choose a continuous shooting mode. Press the I button to display continuous shooting options. Press the selec- tor up or down to highlight the desired option and press MENU/OK. Mode Mode Description...
  • Page 56 I Continuous Shooting (Burst Mode) Focus. Press the shutter button halfway to focus. Shoot. Pictures will be taken while the shutter button is pressed. Shooting ends when the shutter button is released, memory is full, or the selected number of shots has been taken.

  • Page 57: Instant Zoom

    c Instant Zoom In instant zoom, the area surrounding the frame is visible in the display. Use to frame erratically moving subjects such as children, pets, and athletes at sporting events. Position the subject in the focus frame. The frame is displayed Use the zoom control to frame the subject in as shown at right.
  • Page 58 c Instant Zoom ■ ■ Digital Zoom Digital Zoom Enable digital zoom. Frame the picture. Select ON for the D DIGITAL ZOOM op- Use the zoom control to choose the area that tion in the setup menu (pg. 100). will be included in the fi nal photograph. Choose a subject.

  • Page 59: Exposure Compensation

    d Exposure Compensation Use exposure compensation when photographing very bright, very dark, or high-contrast subjects. Press the d button. Return to shooting mode. Press the d button to return to shooting The exposure indicator will be displayed. mode. Take pictures. Exposure indicator 1 Note F2.
  • Page 60 d Exposure Compensation Choosing an Exposure Compensation Value • Backlit subjects: choose values from + EV to +1 EV (for an explanation of the term “EV”, see the Glossary on page 118) • Highly refl ective subjects or very bright scenes (e.g., snowfi elds): +1 EV •...

  • Page 61: Choosing A Display Format

    Playback Options To view the most recent picture in the monitor, Choosing a Display Format press the a button. Press the DISP/BACK button to cycle through playback display formats as shown below. 100-0001 100-0001 Press the selector right to view pictures 100-0001 100-0001 in the order recorded, left to view pic-...

  • Page 62: Playback Zoom

    Playback Options I Favorites: Rating Pictures Playback Zoom Playback Zoom Favorites: Rating Pictures Select T to zoom in on pictures displayed in sin- To rate the picture currently displayed in full-frame gle-frame playback; select W to zoom out. When playback, press DISP/BACK and press the selector the picture is zoomed in, the selector can be used up and down to select from zero to fi ve stars.

  • Page 63: Single-Frame Playback

    Playback Options Viewing Photo Information Viewing Photo Information To view or hide the photo Histograms information listed below in Histograms show the distribution of tones in the im- age. Brightness is shown by the horizontal axis, the single-frame playback, press number of pixels by the vertical axis.

  • Page 64: Multi-Frame Playback

    Playback Options Multi-Frame Playback Multi-Frame Playback To change the number of images dis- Use the selector to highlight images and press played during playback, select W. MENU/OK to view the highlighted image full frame. In the nine- and hundred-frame displays, press the selector up or down to view more pictures.

  • Page 65: Photobook Assist

    k PhotoBook Assist Create books from your favorite photos. Creating a PhotoBook Creating a PhotoBook Select k PHOTOBOOK ASSIST in the play- Scroll through the images and press the selec- back menu. tor up to select or deselect the current image for inclusion in the book.

  • Page 66: Viewing Photobooks

    k PhotoBook Assist Press MENU/OK. The new book will be Viewing PhotoBooks Viewing PhotoBooks added to the list in the photobook Highlight a book in the photobook assist menu assist menu. and press MENU/OK to display the book, then press 3 Cautions the selector left and right to scroll through the •...

  • Page 67: Image Search

    b Image Search Search for pictures by date, subject, scene, fi le type, and rating. Select IMAGE SEARCH in the playback Select a search condition. Only pictures that menu. match the search condition will be displayed. To delete or protect selected pictures or to Highlight one of the following options and view the selected pictures in a slide show, press MENU/OK:...

  • Page 68: A Deleting Pictures

    A Deleting Pictures The ERASE option in the playback menu can be used to delete still pictures and movies, increasing the amount of space available on the memory card or in internal memory (for information on deleting pictures in single-frame playback, see page 20). Note that deleted pictures can not be recovered. Copy important pictures to a computer or other storage device before proceeding.
  • Page 69 A Deleting Pictures ■ ■ ALL FRAMES: Deleting All Images ALL FRAMES: Deleting All Images Selecting ALL FRAMES displays the confi rmation shown at right. Highlight OK ERASE ALL OK? IT MAY TAKE A WHILE and press MENU/OK to delete all unprotected pictures. CANCEL The dialog shown at right is displayed during deletion.

  • Page 70: F Recording Movies

    F Recording Movies Shoot short movies at 30 frames per second. Sound is recorded via the built-in microphone; do not cover the microphone during recording. Rotate the mode dial to F (movie Press MENU/OK to display SHOOTING MENU SHOOTING MENU MOVIE ZOOM TYPE MOVIE ZOOM TYPE the shooting menu and...
  • Page 71 F Recording Movies 2 Tip Avoiding Blurred Pictures There is no need to keep the shutter button pressed If the subject is poorly lit, blurring caused by camera during recording. shake can be reduced using the L DUAL IS MODE option in the setup menu (pg.

  • Page 72: Viewing Movies

    a Viewing Movies During playback (pg. 45), Progress is shown in the monitor during play- 100-006 100-006 movies are displayed in the back. monitor as shown at right. The following operations PLAY 12/31/2050 12/31/2050 10 : 00 AM 10 : 00 AM can be performed while a Progress bar movie is displayed:...

  • Page 73: Viewing Pictures On Tv

    Viewing Pictures on TV Connect the camera to a TV to show pictures to a group. Turn the camera off . Connect the supplied USB-A/V cable as shown below. Insert into USB-A/V cable connector Connect yellow plug to video-in jack Connect white plug to audio-in jack HDMI...
  • Page 74 Viewing Pictures on TV Tune the television to the video or HDMI input channel. See the documentation supplied with the television for details. Press the a button for about a second to turn the camera on. The camera monitor turns off and pictures and movies are played back on the TV.

  • Page 75: Printing Pictures Via Usb

    Printing Pictures via USB If the printer supports PictBridge, the camera can be connected directly to the printer and pictures can be printed without fi rst being copied to a computer. Note that depending on the printer, not all the functions described below may be supported. Connecting the Camera Connecting the Camera Printing Selected Pictures...

  • Page 76: Printing The Dpof Print Order

    Printing Pictures via USB 2 Tip: Printing the Date of Recording Printing the DPOF Print Order Printing the DPOF Print Order To print the date of recording on pictures, press DISP/ To print the print order created with K PRINT BACK in steps 1–2 to display the PictBridge menu (see ORDER (DPOF) in the playback F-mode menu “Printing the DPOF Print Order,”...
  • Page 77 Printing Pictures via USB 1 Notes Press MENU/OK to start printing. • Print pictures from internal memory or a memory card that has been formatted in the camera. During Printing • If the printer does not support date printing, the The message shown at right PRINT WITH DATE s option will not be available in PRINTING...

  • Page 78: Creating A Dpof Print Order

    Printing Pictures via USB Creating a DPOF Print Order Creating a DPOF Print Order The K PRINT ORDER (DPOF) option in the play- ■ ■ WITH DATE WITH DATE s/ WITHOUT DATE / WITHOUT DATE back F-mode menu can be used to create a digi- To modify the DPOF print order, select K K PRINT tal “print order”...
  • Page 79 Printing Pictures via USB Press the selector up or down to Repeat steps 1–2 to complete the choose the number of copies (up to print order. Press MENU/OK to save 99). To remove a picture from the the print order when settings are order, press the selector down until the num- complete, or DISP/BACK to exit with- ber of copies is 0.
  • Page 80 Printing Pictures via USB ■ ■ RESET ALL 1 Notes RESET ALL • Remove the memory card to create or modify a print To cancel the current print RESET DPOF OK? RESET DPOF OK? order for the pictures in internal memory. order, select RESET ALL •...

  • Page 81: Viewing Pictures On A Computer

    Viewing Pictures on a Computer The supplied software can be used to copy pictures to a computer, where they can be stored, viewed, organized, and printed. Before proceeding, install the software as described below. Do connect the camera to the computer until installation is complete. Installing the Software Installing the Software Two applications are supplied: MyFinePix Studio for Windows and FinePixViewer for the Macintosh.
  • Page 82 Viewing Pictures on a Computer Start the computer. Log in to an account with administrator privileges before proceeding. Exit any applications that may be running and insert the installer CD in a CD-ROM drive. Windows 7/Windows Vista If an AutoPlay dialog is displayed, click SETUP.EXE. A “User Account Control” dialog will then be displayed; click Yes (Windows 7) or Allow (Windows Vista).
  • Page 83 PowerPC or Intel Pre-installed versions of Mac OS X version 10.3.9–10.6 OS OS (for the latest information, visit http://www.fujifilm.com/) 256 MB or more Free disk space Free disk space A minimum of 200 MB required for installation with 400 MB available when FinePixViewer is running...
  • Page 84 Viewing Pictures on a Computer Remove the installer CD from the CD-ROM drive. Note that you may be unable to remove the CD if Safari is running; if necessary, quit Safari before removing the CD. Store the installer CD in a dry location out of direct sunlight in case you need to re-install the software.

  • Page 85: Connecting The Camera

    Viewing Pictures on a Computer Connecting the Camera Connecting the Camera Press the a button for about a second to If the pictures you wish to copy are stored on a memory card, insert the card into the camera turn the camera on. MyFinePix Studio or (pg.
  • Page 86 Viewing Pictures on a Computer Cautions Disconnecting the Camera • If a memory card containing a large number of images After confi rming that the indicator lamp is out, follow is inserted, there may be a delay before the software the on-screen instructions to turn the camera off and starts and you may be unable to import or save im- disconnect the USB cable.

  • Page 87: Using The Menus: Shooting Mode

    Using the Menus: Shooting Mode The F-mode and shooting menus contain settings for a wide range of shooting conditions. Using the F F -Mode Menu Using the -Mode Menu Press the F button to display the F- Press the selector right to display op- mode menu.

  • Page 88: F-Mode Menu Options

    Using the Menus: Shooting Mode F -Mode Menu Options -Mode Menu Options Menu item Menu item Description Description Options Options Default Default AUTO / AUTO (400) / AUTO (800) / Adjust ISO sensitivity. Choose higher values when the sub- 64 / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / AUTO ject is poorly lit.

  • Page 89: O Image Size

    Using the Menus: Shooting Mode O IMAGE SIZE IMAGE SIZE Choose the size and aspect ratio at which still pic- Aspect Ratio tures are recorded. Large pictures can be printed Pictures with an aspect ratio of 4 : 3 have the same at large sizes with no drop in quality;...

  • Page 90: T Image Quality

    Using the Menus: Shooting Mode T IMAGE QUALITY P FINEPIX COLOR IMAGE QUALITY FINEPIX COLOR Choose how much image fi les are compressed. Enhance contrast and color saturation or take pic- Select FINE (low compression) for higher image tures in black and white. quality, NORMAL (high compression) to increase Option Option...

  • Page 91: Using The Shooting Menu

    Using the Menus: Shooting Mode Using the Shooting Menu Using the Shooting Menu Press MENU/OK to display the shoot- Press the selector right to display op- ing menu. tions for the highlighted item. Press the selector up or down to Press the selector up or down to highlight the desired menu item.

  • Page 92: Shooting Menu Options

    Using the Menus: Shooting Mode Shooting Menu Options Shooting Menu Options Menu item Menu item Description Description Options Options Default Default / C / B /K/ L / M / N / SCENE POSITION SCENE POSITION Choose a scene for SP mode (pg. 21). / H / P / Q / R / S / U / S / R / OFF SELF-TIMER...

  • Page 93: B Self-Timer

    Using the Menus: Shooting Mode B SELF-TIMER SELF-TIMER Choose the duration for the self-timer. The self- Start the timer. timer is available in all shooting modes. Press the shutter button the rest • S 10 SEC: Choose for self-portraits or for group of the way down to start the timer.

  • Page 94: C Photometry

    Using the Menus: Shooting Mode C PHOTOMETRY PHOTOMETRY Intelligent Face Detection Choose how the camera meters exposure when Because it ensures that the faces of portrait subjects will be in focus, Intelligent Face Detection (pg. 31) is Intelligent Face Detection is off . recommended when using the self-timer for group •...

  • Page 95: D White Balance

    Using the Menus: Shooting Mode D WHITE BALANCE WHITE BALANCE ■ ■ h For natural colors, choose a setting that matches h : Custom White Balance : Custom White Balance the light source (for an explanation of “white bal- Choose h to adjust white balance for unusual ance,”...

  • Page 96: F Focusing

    Using the Menus: Shooting Mode F FOCUSING FOCUSING Choose how the camera focuses. • u CONTINUOUS AF: The camera continually adjusts focus to refl ect changes in the distance to the sub- ject even when the shutter button is not pressed (note that this increases the drain on the battery). Intelligent Face Detection turns off automatically and G AF MODE is fi xed at r CENTER.

  • Page 97: G Af Mode

    Using the Menus: Shooting Mode G AF MODE AF MODE • t AREA: The focus position This option controls how the camera selects the SELECT AF AREA SELECT AF AREA focus area when Intelligent Face Detection is off can be chosen manually by (pg.

  • Page 98: H Sharpness

    Using the Menus: Shooting Mode H SHARPNESS J BRACKETING SHARPNESS BRACKETING Choose whether to sharpen or soften outlines. Choose the size of the exposure bracketing incre- ment used when O (bracketing) is selected in • HARD: Use for sharp outlines when photograph- ing such subjects as buildings and text.

  • Page 99: Using The Menus: Playback Mode

    Using the Menus: Playback Mode The F-mode and playback menus are used to manage the pictures in internal memory or on the memory card. Using the F F -Mode Menu F -Mode Menu Options Using the -Mode Menu -Mode Menu Options Press the a button to enter play- Option Option...

  • Page 100: I Slide Show

    Using the Menus: Playback Mode I SLIDE SHOW SLIDE SHOW View pictures in an automated slide show. Choose the type of show and press MENU/OK to start. Press DISP/BACK at any time during the show to view on-screen help. When a movie is displayed, movie play- back will begin automatically, and the slide show will continue when the movie ends.

  • Page 101: Using The Playback Menu

    Using the Menus: Playback Mode Using the Playback Menu Using the Playback Menu Playback Menu Options Playback Menu Options Press the a button to enter play- The following options are available: back mode. Option Option Description Description Create books from your favorite photos k PHOTOBOOK ASSIST PHOTOBOOK ASSIST Press MENU/OK to display the play-...

  • Page 102: B Red Eye Removal

    Using the Menus: Playback Mode B RED EYE REMOVAL RED EYE REMOVAL If the current picture is marked with a icon to indicate that it was taken with Intelligent Face De- tection, this option can be used to remove red-eye. The camera will analyze the image; if red-eye is detected, the image will be processed to create a copy with reduced red-eye.

  • Page 103: C Image Rotate

    Using the Menus: Playback Mode C IMAGE ROTATE IMAGE ROTATE By default, pictures taken in tall orientation are Press the selector down to rotate the displayed in wide orientation. Use this option to picture 90 ° clockwise, up to rotate the picture 90 °...

  • Page 104: D Protect

    Using the Menus: Playback Mode D PROTECT PROTECT Protect pictures from accidental deletion. The following options are available. ■ ■ FRAME ■ ■ SET ALL FRAME SET ALL Protect selected pictures. Press MENU/OK to protect all SET ALL OK? IT MAY TAKE A WHILE pictures, or press DISP/BACK Press the selector left or right to dis- to exit without changing...

  • Page 105: E Copy

    Using the Menus: Playback Mode E COPY COPY Copy pictures between internal memory and a memory card. Press the selector up or down to Press the selector up or down to highlight a INTERNAL MEMORY highlight FRAME or ALL FRAMES. y b CARD (copy pictures from internal memory to the memory card) or Press MENU/OK.
  • Page 106 Using the Menus: Playback Mode ■ ■ FRAME ■ ■ ALL FRAMES FRAME ALL FRAMES Copy selected frames. Press MENU/OK to copy all COPY OK? COPY ALL OK? 100-0001 100-0001 100-0001 100-0001 IT MAY TAKE pictures, or press DISP/BACK A WHILE to exit without copying pic- tures.

  • Page 107: F Voice Memo

    Using the Menus: Playback Mode F VOICE MEMO VOICE MEMO To add a voice memo to a still picture, select Press MENU/OK to start recording. F VOICE MEMO after displaying the picture in playback mode. RECORDING Time remaining 1 Note Blinks red Voice memos can not be added to movies or protect- ed pictures.
  • Page 108 Using the Menus: Playback Mode Playing Voice Memos Pictures with voice memos are indicated by a q icon during playback. Progress is shown To play the voice memo, press the selector down. To pause, press the in the monitor. selector down again; to end playback, press the selector up. Press the selector left to rewind, right to fast forward.

  • Page 109: G Crop

    Using the Menus: Playback Mode G CROP CROP To create a cropped copy of a picture, play the picture back and select G CROP in the playback menu (pg. 85). Use the zoom control to zoom in and out and Press MENU/OK to view the copy size.

  • Page 110: O Resize

    Using the Menus: Playback Mode O RESIZE RESIZE To create a small copy of a picture, play the picture back and select O RESIZE in the playback menu (pg. 85). Press the selector up or down Press MENU/OK to select the high- to highlight a STANDARD or lighted option.

  • Page 111: The Setup Menu

    The Setup Menu Using the Setup Menu Using the Setup Menu Display the setup menu. Adjust settings. 1.1 Press MENU/OK to display the 3.1 Press the selector up or down menu for the current mode. to highlight a menu item. 1.2 Press the selector up or down 3.2 Press the selector right to dis- to highlight M SET-UP.

  • Page 112: Setup Menu Options

    The Setup Menu Setup Menu Options Setup Menu Options Menu item Menu item Description Description Options Options Default Default Choose how long pictures are displayed after shooting CONT / 3 SEC / 1.5 SEC / IMAGE DISP. IMAGE DISP. 1.5 SEC (pg.
  • Page 113 The Setup Menu Menu item Menu item Description Description Options Options Default Default J LCD BRIGHTNESS LCD BRIGHTNESS Control the brightness of the display (pg. 100). –5 – +5 K FORMAT FORMAT Format internal memory or memory cards (pg. 101). —...

  • Page 114: Aimage Disp

    The Setup Menu A IMAGE DISP. IMAGE DISP. Choose an option other than OFF to display pictures in the monitor after shooting. Pictures can be dis- played for 1.5 s (1.5 SEC), 3 s (3 SEC), or until the MENU/OK button is pressed (CONTINUOUS and ZOOM (CONTINUOUS)).

  • Page 115: Bframe No

    The Setup Menu B FRAME NO. FRAME NO. New pictures are stored in image fi les named using a four-digit fi le number as- Frame number Frame number signed by adding one to the last fi le number used. The fi le number is displayed 100-0001 100-0001 100-0001...

  • Page 116: D Digital Zoom

    The Setup Menu D DIGITAL ZOOM I PLAYBACK VOLUME DIGITAL ZOOM PLAYBACK VOLUME If ON is selected, selecting T at the maximum Press the selector up or down to choose volume optical zoom position will trigger digital zoom, for movie and voice memo playback and press further magnifying the image.

  • Page 117: K Format

    The Setup Menu K FORMAT M AUTO POWER OFF FORMAT AUTO POWER OFF Format internal memory or a memory card. If a Choose the length of time before the camera memory card is inserted in the camera, b will be turns off automatically when no operations are displayed in the format dialog and this option will performed.

  • Page 118: N Time Difference

    The Setup Menu N TIME DIFFERENCE TIME DIFFERENCE When travelling, use this option to switch the camera clock instantly from your home time zone to the local time at your destination. Specify the diff erence between local time Switch between local time and your home and your home time zone.

  • Page 119: P Discharge (Ni-Mh Batteries Only)

    The Setup Menu P DISCHARGE (Ni-MH Batteries Only) DISCHARGE (Ni-MH Batteries Only) The capacity of rechargeable Ni-MH batteries may be temporarily reduced when new, after long peri- ods of disuse, or if they are repeatedly recharged before being fully discharged. Capacity can be in- creased by repeatedly discharging the batteries using the P DISCHARGE option and recharging them in a battery charger (sold separately).

  • Page 120: Optional Accessories

    Optional Accessories The camera supports a wide range of accessories from FUJIFILM and other manufacturers. ■ ■ Audio/Visual Audio/Visual Standard TV (available from third-party suppliers) USB-A/V cable ■ ■ Computer Related FINEPIX Computer Related S2800HD Series HDTV (available from USB-A/V cable...

  • Page 121: Accessories From Fujifilm

    Optional Accessories Accessories from FUJIFILM Accessories from FUJIFILM The following optional accessories are available from FUJIFILM. For the latest information on the acces- sories available in your region, check with your local FUJIFILM representative or visit http://www.fujifilm. com/products/digital_cameras/index.html. AC power adapter...

  • Page 122: Caring For The Camera

    Any remaining stains can be removed by wiping ter, motor, transformer, or magnet gently with a piece of FUJIFILM lens-cleaning pa- • in contact with volatile chemicals such as pesti- per to which a small amount of lens-cleaning fl uid cides has been applied.

  • Page 123: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Power and Battery Problem Problem Possible cause Possible cause Solution Solution Page Page The batteries are exhausted. Insert fresh or fully-charged spare batteries. The batteries are not in the correct orienta- Re-insert the batteries in the correct orienta- tion. tion.
  • Page 124 Troubleshooting Menus and Displays Problem Problem Possible cause Possible cause Solution Solution Page Page Menus and displays are English is not selected for the L a Select ENGLISH. 14, 97 not in English. option in the setup menu. Shooting Problem Problem Possible cause Possible cause...
  • Page 125 Troubleshooting Problem Problem Possible cause Possible cause Solution Solution Page Page Face detection Intelligent Face Detection is not available in Choose a diff erent shooting mode. not available. the current shooting mode. The subject’s face is obscured by sunglasses, a Remove the obstructions.
  • Page 126 Troubleshooting Problem Problem Possible cause Possible cause Solution Solution Page Page The lens is dirty. Clean the lens. The lens is blocked. Keep objects away from the lens. Pictures are s is displayed during shooting and the fo- blurred. Check focus before shooting. cus frame is displayed in red.
  • Page 127 Troubleshooting Playback Problem Problem Possible cause Possible cause Solution Solution Page Page Pictures are The pictures were taken with a diff erent make or — — grainy. model of camera. Pictures Playback zoom The picture has been resized or cropped to —...
  • Page 128 Troubleshooting Connections Problem Problem Possible cause Possible cause Solution Solution Page Page Monitor is off . The camera is connected to a TV. View pictures on the TV. The camera is not properly connected. Connect the camera correctly. An A/V cable was connected during movie Connect the camera once movie playback 56, 57 playback.
  • Page 129 AC power adapter/ Temporary camera malfunction. function as expected. DC coupler. If the problem persists, contact your FUJIFILM dealer. I want to use an AC The AC power adapter can be used with volt- power adapter and DC Check the label on the AC power adapter.

  • Page 130: Warning Messages And Displays

    The memory card contacts require cleaning. is repeated, format the memory card (pg. 101). If the message persists, replace the memory card. Camera malfunction. Contact a FUJIFILM dealer. PROTECTED CARD The memory card is locked. Unlock the memory card (pg. 10).
  • Page 131 Incompatible memory card. Use a compatible memory card. Camera malfunction. Contact a FUJIFILM dealer. MEMORY FULL MEMORY FULL The memory card or internal memory is full; Delete pictures or insert a memory card with more free pictures can not be recorded or copied.
  • Page 132 Voice memo fi le is corrupt. The voice memo can not be played back. ERROR Camera malfunction. Contact a FUJIFILM dealer. NO IMAGE The source device selected in the playback Select a diff erent source. E COPY menu contains no pictures.
  • Page 133 Warning Messages and Displays Warning Warning Description Description Solution Solution PRESS AND HOLD An attempt was made to adjust the volume THE DISP BUTTON TO Exit silent mode before adjusting the volume. with the camera in silent mode. DEACTIVATE SILENT MODE A connection error occurred while pictures Confi rm that the device is turned on and that the USB COMMUNICATION ERROR...

  • Page 134: Glossary

    Glossary Digital zoom: Unlike optical zoom, digital zoom does not increase the amount of visible detail. Instead, details vis- ible using optical zoom are simply enlarged, producing a slightly “grainy” image. DPOF (Digital Print Order Format): A standard that allows pictures to be printed from “print orders” stored in internal memory or on a memory card.

  • Page 135: Internal Memory/Memory Card Capacity

    Internal Memory/Memory Card Capacity The following table shows the recording time or number of pictures available at diff erent image sizes. All fi gures are approximate; fi le size varies with the scene recorded, producing wide variations in the number of fi les that can be stored. The number of exposures or length remaining may not diminish at an even rate.

  • Page 136: Specifi Cations

    Specifi cations System Model Digital Camera FinePix S2800HD series Eff ective pixels 14 million -in., square-pixel CCD with primary color fi lter Storage media • Internal memory (approx. 23 MB) • SD/SDHC memory cards (see page 10) File system Compliant with Design Rule for Camera File System (DCF), Exif 2.3, and Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) File format •...
  • Page 137 Specifi cations System Metering 256-segment through-the-lens (TTL) metering; MULTI, SPOT, AVERAGE Exposure control Programmed AE, shutter-priority AE, aperture-priority AE, and manual exposure Exposure compensation –2 EV – +2 EV in increments of EV (P, S, and A modes) Scene modes D (NATURAL LIGHT), C (NATURAL &...
  • Page 138 Specifi cations System Flash Manual pop-up fl ash with CCD-metered auto fl ash control (using monitor pre-fl ashes); eff ective range when sensitivity is set to AUTO is approx. 40 cm–8 m/1.3 ft.–26.2 ft. (wide angle) or 2.5 m–4.4 m/8.2 ft.–14.4 ft. (telephoto);...
  • Page 139 Specifi cations Input/output terminals A/V OUT (audio/video output) NTSC or PAL output with monaural sound HDMI output HDMI Mini Connector Digital input/output USB 2.0 High Speed; shares A/V OUT connector Power supply/other Power sources • AA alkaline batteries (×4) • AA lithium batteries (×4; available from third-party suppliers) •...
  • Page 140 European countries and China. Notices • Specifi cations subject to change without notice. FUJIFILM shall not be held liable for damages resulting from errors in this manual. • Although the monitor is manufactured using advanced high-precision technology, small bright points and anomalous colors (particularly in the vicinity of text) may appear.
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