FujiFilm FINEPIX S1500 Owner's Manual

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Page 1 Manual Basic PhotographyandPlayback Thank you for your purchase of this MoreonPhotography product. This manual describes how to use your FUJIFILM FinePix Moreon Playback $1500 digital camera and the sup- plied software. Be sure that you Movies have read and understood its con- tents before using the camera.
Page 2: For Your Safety
For Your Safety IMPORTANT SAFETY I NSTRUCTIONS • Readlnstmctions: All the safety and op Alternate Warnings: This video prod Water and Moisture: Do not use this erating instructions should be read uct is equipped with a three wire video product near water for ex Outdoor Antenna Grounding: If...
Page 3: Safety Notes
or w here itcan fall into s uch power and refer servicing to qualified lines or circuits When installing _" • ",o • • • i" • • vice personnel under the following outside antenna system, extreme conditions: care should be taken tokeep from Safety Notes •...
Page 4 ,_os_enO°'_°[_/ electric shock Contact yuul FUJIFILM dealer Do not pla_e heavF objects on the camera Do not chanqe, heat or undu!v twist or pullthe connedion cord and do not place heavF ob- off aN and This can cause...
Page 5 • Do not transport store with are repeatedly recharged before be your skin, clean the area with a cloth Use only FUJIFILM AC adapters desig metal objects such as necklaces or ing fully discharged This is normal then wash thoroughly...
Page 6: Notices
FUJIFILM Electronic Imaging Europe GmbH Address: Benzstrasse 2 47533 Kleve, Germany declare that the product Product Name: FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA FinePix $1500 FCC Statement Manufacturer's Name: FUJIFILM Corporation Manufacturer'sAddress: 7 3, AKASAKA 9 CHOME, MINATO KU, This device complies with Part 15 of, the FCC Rules Operation...
Page 7 Disposal of U sed Electrical and Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Unless intended solely for personal use, images recorded using your digital Union, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein) camera system cannot be used in ways that infringe copyright laws with out the consent of the owner, Note that some restrictions...
Page 8: About This Manual
About This Manual Before using the camera, read this manual and the warnings on pages ii-vii. For information on specific topics, consult the sources below. Know what you want to do but don't know the The "Table of Contents" gives an overview of the name for it? Find the answer in "Camera Q &...
Page 9: Camera Q & A
Camera Q & A Find items by task. Camera Setup Question Key phrase Seepage How do Iset the camera clock? Date and time Carl I set the clock to local time when I travel? Time difference How do I keep the display from turning off automatically? Auto power off How do I make tile display brighter or darker? LCD brightness...
Page 10 Taking Pictures Question Key phrase Seepage How marly pictures carl Itake? Memory capacity Isthere a quick and easy way to take snapshots? I_ mode How carl Iavoid blurred pictures? Dual ISmode 17,90 How can l make good portraits? Intelligent FaceDetection Carl tile camera automatically adjust settings for different scenes? SR_li'iil mode Carl Ichoose my own settings for different scenes?
Page 11 Viewing Pictures Question Key phrase Seepage How do Iview my pictures? Single-frame playback How do Idelete the current picture? The _ button Carl I select other pictures for deletion? Deleting pictures Carl Izoom in on pictures during playback? Playbackzoom How do Iview a lot of pictures at once? Multi-frame playback How do Iview all pictures taken on the same day? Sort by date...
Page 12: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents For Your Safety .................ii Basic Photography Playback IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........ii Taking Pictures in I_1 (Auto) Mode ........15 Safety Notes ..................iii Viewing Pictures ................20 NOTICES ....................vi About This Manual ...............viii More on Photography Camera Q & A ..................ix Intelligent Face Detection and Red-Eye...
Page 13 Menus ¸¸ ¸¸¸ zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz More on Playback Playback Options ................4 3 Using the Menus: Shooting Mode .........64 Playback Zoom ................4 4 Using the F-Mode Menu ............64 Viewing Photo Information ............4 5 F-Mode Menu Options .............65 Multi-Frame Playback ..............4 6 ISO ....................
Page 14 Using the Setup Menu ...............87 Optional Accessories ..............9 5 Setup Menu Options ..............88 Accessories from FUJIFILM ............96 IMAGE DISP................89 Caring for the Camera ..............9 7 FRAME NO ................90 DUAL IS MODE ..............9 0 Troubleshooting DIGITAL ZOOM ..............91 Troubleshooting ................
Page 15: Introduction
Introduction Symbols and Conventions The following symbols are used in this manual: [_ Caution:This information should be read before use to ensure correct operation. _r" Note:Points to note when using the camera. Tip: Additional information that may be helpful when using the camera. Menus and other text in the camera monitor are shown in bold.
Page 16: Parts Of The Camera
nmdu :tion Parts of the Camera For more information, refer to the page listed to the right of each item. ON/OFF switch .......... Strap eyelet ............ (flash pop-up)button ...... 26 Zoom control ........16, 44 Indicator lamp ..........Microphone ..........Shutter button ...........
Page 17 /n rodu :t on EVF/LCD(display selection) button ............. (playback) button ....43 f" (photo mode) button ..6 4 Terminal cover ........Memorycard slot ......o" Connector for A/V cable ... 52 Connector for USB cable ... 53 ._"...
Page 18: Camera Displays
n rodu :tion Camera Displays The following indicators may appear during shooting and playback. The indicators displayed vary with camera settings. Shooting • Date and time ..........Sensitivity ............White balance ..........Shutter speed and aperture ..... 36 Flash mode ........... Quality .............
Page 19 Introdu t/on TheElectronic Viewfinder ( EVF) The electronic viewfinder provides the same information as the monitor, and carl be used when bright light- ing conditions make the display in tile monitor difficult to see. To switch between tile monitor and electronic viewfinder, presstile EVF/LCD button (your selection remains in effect when tile camera is turned offor the mode dial is rotated to another setting).
Page 20: The Mode Dial
/n rodu :t on The Mode Dial To select a shooting mode, align the mode iconwith the mark next to the mode dial. (AUTO): A simple "point-and-shoot" mode recommended for first-time users of digital cameras (pg. 15). (SCENE RECOGNITION): A "point- and-shoot"...
Page 21: The Strap And Lens Cap
The Strap and Lens Cap Attaching the Strap 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 (@) and secure the lens captothestrap(@).
Page 22: 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. Insert the batteries. Open the battery-chamber cover.
Page 23 Ins_ytfng th_ B_t_H_s Choos n gtheBatteryType 3 Close the battery-chamber cover. Close the battery-cham- After replacing tile batteries ber cover and slide it in until the latch clicks into type, select the battery type I using t ile[] BATTERY TYPE I w,th batter,es ofad, erent place.
Page 24: Inserting A Memory Card
Inserting a Memory Card Although the camera can store pictures in internal memory, SD memory cards (sold separately) can be used to store additional pictures. When nomemory cardis inserted,I_1 appears in the monitor and internal memory is used for recording and playback.
Page 25 fnse_r inq M_r ;_o_'ydc_yd • InsertingoMemory Cord Open the battery-chamber cover. 3 Close the battery-chamber cover. 41-Note Be sure the camera is off before opening the battery- chamber cover. 2 Insert the memory card. Holding the memory card in the orientation shown below, slide it all the way in.
Page 26 Cautions • Donotturnthecamera o fforremove thememory c ardwhile thememory card isheinq formatted ordataareheinq recorded toor deletedfromthecard Failureto observe this precaution could damage the card • Format memory cards before first use,and be sure to reformat all memory cards after using them in a computer or other device.
Page 27: Turning The Camera
Turning the Camera on and Off Shooting Mode Slide the ON/OFF switch in the direction shown To turn the camera on and begin playback, press the [] button for about a second. below. The lenswill extend automatically. Press the [] button again to turn the camera off.
Page 28: Basic Setup 1
Basic Setup A language-selection dialog is displayed the first time the camera is turned on. Set up the camera as described below (for information on resetting the clock or changing languages, see page 88). Set the date and time, Choose a language, IIIIII1_ m_/LANG.
Page 29: Taking Pictures In I_1 (Auto)
Taking Pictures in I_1 (Auto) Mode This section describes how to take pictures in a (auto) mode. Turn the camera on, Check the battery level, Slide the ON/OFF switch to turn the camera Check the battery level in the display. Indicator I Description NOICON IBatteries are partially discharged.
Page 30 Ticking Pictur_{_s in _ {i/lu ¢.J/I/'iod_{_ % Holding theCamera 4 Frame the picture, Position the main subject in the focus frame Hold the camera steady with and use the zoom control to frame the pic- both hands and brace your elbows against your sides.
Page 31: I_ Mode,
7i:_kin_7 Pictur_i_s in _ {i/lu _._J il/7od_i_ " Avoiding B iurred Pi(iures Framing Guideline andPost-Shot Assist Window choose the shooting information and guides dis-' If the subject is poor[)/lit, blurdng caused by camera played, pressthe DISP/BACK button, shakecarl be reduced by pressing the ((li)) button. In I_ mode, pressing tile ((,ll))button also reduces blur IndiccJtors d isplcJyed IndiccJtors h idden...
Page 32 h kinq h < ure_ in _ (Auo)A4od<* Focus. Pressthe shutter button halfway to focus on In situations in which camera sounds or lights may the main subject in the focus frame. be unwelcome, hold the DISP/BACK button down until _'o is displayed (note that silent mode is not available during movie or voice memo playback).
Page 33 7b,kJng Pictures h'__ {71u dJ iI4ode 6 Shoot. The IndicatorLamp Smoothly press the shutter button the rest of the way down to take the picture. Indicator lamp %.Tip:TheShutter Button Tile shutter button has two positions. Pressing the Tile indicator lamp shows camera status as follows: shutter button halfway ((]})) sets focus and exposure;...
Page 34: Viewing Pictures
Viewing Pictures Pictures can be viewed in the monitor. When taking important photographs, take a test shot and check the results. %_ Deleting Pictures 1 Press the [] button for about a second, To delete the picture currently displayed in the monitor, press the selector up (d). Tile following dialog will be displayed.
Page 35: Intelligent Face Detection And Red-Eye
iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii 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- ...
Page 36 Intd/ig_ nt F_ e Detc tion _nd Red F_vcR_,_n ow_l Focus. Press the shutter button halfway Intelligent Face Detection is to set focus and exposure for the recommended when using subject in the green border. self-timer for group- or selhportraits (pg. 70). Caution If no face is detected when tile shutter button is When a picture taken with Intelligent FaceDetection...
Page 37: Focus Lock
Focus Lock To compose photographs with off-center subjects: 1 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, remain locked while the shutter button...
Page 38: Af-Assistilluminator
I:o s _o k Autofocus TheAFiAssist i lluminator 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 ors the subjects ght to assist the focus operation wiser] the shutter listed below•...
Page 39: Macro And Super Macro Modes
Macro Super Macro Modes (Close-ups) For close-ups, press the selector left (_) to choose from the macro options shown below. Choose F rom _ (rn_cm mode), _t_(super r n_cromode), o r _t_(rn_cro mode0%) When macro mode is in effect, the camera focuses on subjects near the center of the frame. Use the zoom control to compose pictures.
Page 40: Flashmode
Using the Flash Use the flash when lighting is poor, for example when shooting at night or indoors under low light. 1 Raise the flash. % TurnngtheF ash Off Lower tile flash where flash photography is prohibited or to capture natural lighting under dim light.
Page 41 Focus. Press the shutter button halfway to focus. If the flash will fire, [] will be displayed when the shutter button is pressed halfway. At slow shutter speeds, _" will appear in the display to warn that pictures may be blurred; use of a tripod is recommended. 4 Shoot.
Page 42: Continuous Shooting
Continuous Shooting (Burst Mode) Capture motion in a series of pictures. 1 Choose a continuous shooting mode, Press the selector down (6). The continuous shooting mode changes each time the selector is pressed. Mode Description The camera takes up to 15 pictures while the shutter button...
Page 43 @<ontinuou_; .Shooting (Bur:_tA4od_:d 2 Focus. Pressthe shutter button halfway to focus. 3 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 44: Instant Zoom
Instant Zoom Instant zoom offers a quick way to compose pictures. • OpticalZoom The frame is displayed 1 Position the subject in the focus frame. Use the zoom control to frame the subject in as shown at right. The the center of the display. composition can be ad- justed using the zoom...
Page 45 • DigitalZoom 1 Enable digital zoom. Frame the picture. Usethe zoom control to choose the area that Select ON for the [] DIGITAL ZOOM op- tion in the setup menu (pg. 91). will be included in the final photograph. 2 Choose a subject. Frame the subject in the center of the dis- play.
Page 46: 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: a AUTO • r- Notes:SFl_Ti'_ • 0 (AUTO) will be selected if the subject does not match Choose for crisp, clear snapshots (pg.
Page 47: Scene Descriptions
.%ootinq/14od_ Scene Descriptions 3 Press the selector up or down to F__X highlight SCENE POSITION. Scene Description Choose this mode for soft4oned portraits Ib PORTRAIT with natural skin tones. 4 Pressthe selector right to display a S_-k'_ Choose this mode for crisp, clear daylight list of scenes.
Page 48: Mode
.f;hoo /nq A4od<* Scene Description PANORAMA MODE Choose this mode to record tile vivid colors -_. SUNSET In this mode, you can take up to three pictures in sunrises and sunsets. and join them together to form a panorama. Choose for crisp, clear shots that capture the of a tripod is recommended to assist in compos- "6* SNOW...
Page 49 .f;hooting Mode* Press MENU/OK An edge of the pic- Take the last shot, framing it to over- ture you have just taken will be dis- lap the second picture. Press MENU/ played at one side of the frame. OK to complete the panorama (the individual shots are not saved).
Page 50: P, S,A, And M Modes
. hoofinq A4ode P, S,A, and M Modes P, S, A, and M modes provide full access to the shooting and f-mode menus. S, A, and M Choose fast shutter speeds to freeze motion, slow modes also offer control over shutter speed and/ shutter speeds to suggest motion by blurring mov- ing objects.
Page 51 .f;hooting Mode* P: PROGRAM AE S: SHUTTER PRIORITY AE In this mode, the camera setsexposure automati- In this mode, you choose the shutter speed while cally. the camera adjusts aperture for optimal expo- sure. 1 Rotate the mode dial to S. ®...
Page 52 +Shooting Mode* A: APERTURE PRIORITY AE Take pictures. If the correct exposure can not be achieved at the selected shutter speed, ap- In this mode, you choose the aperture while the erture will be displayed in red when the shut- camera adjusts shutter speed for optimal expo- sure.
Page 53 .f;hooting Mode* M: MANUAL Take pictures. If the correct exposure can not be achieved at the selected aperture, shutter In this mode, you choose both shutter speed and speed will be displayed in red when the shut- aperture. If desired, exposure can be altered from ter button is pressed halfway.
Page 54: C: Custom Mode
.Shooting Nod<* C: CUSTOM MODE The Exposure Indicator The amount the picture will be under- or over-ex- In R $, A, and M posed at current settings is shown by tile exposure modes, the I_1 CUS- indicator. Pictures taken with the indicator to tile left TOM SET option of center ("-")will be underexposed, pictures taken...
Page 55: Exposure Compensation
Exposure Compensation Use exposure compensation when photographing very bright, very dark, or high-contrast subjects. 1 Press the [] button. Return to shooting mode. The exposure indicator will be displayed. Press the [] button to return to shooting mode. Take pictures. _Exposure indicatorI •...
Page 56 Choosngan Exposure Compensaton Va ue Backlitsubjects:choose values from +% EVto +1% EV (for an explanation of the term "EV", see the Glossary on page 108) Highlyreflective subjectsorvery bright scenes(e.g., snowfields): +1 EV Scenesthat are mostlysky:+1 EV Spotlit subjects(particularly if photographed against dark backgrounds): -2/3 EV Subjectswith low reflectivity (pine trees or dark<olored...
Page 57: Choosing A Display Format
Playback Options mmmmmmmm To view the most recent picture in the monitor, Choosing aDisplay Format press the [] button for about a second. Pressthe DISP/BACK button to cycle through playback display formats as shown below. Pressthe selector right to view pictures _._/¢_._ in the order recorded, left to view pic- tures in reverse order.
Page 58 /_yb_<_k Option_ Select T to zoom in on pictures displayed in sin- gle-frame playback; select W to zoom out. When Pictures taken with Intelligent the picture is zoomed in, the selector can be used Face Detection (pg. 21)are in- to view areas of the image not currently visible in dicated by a _ icon.
Page 59: Viewing Photo Information
_l_yb_<_k Option_ Viewing Photo Information To view or hide the photo Histograms information listed below Histograms show the distribution of tones in the im- single-frame playback, press age. Brightness is shown by the horizontal axis,the number of pixels by the vertical axis. Optimal exposure: Pixels distributed in an even curve...
Page 60: Sort By Date
Playb_ck Opone, Sort by Date Choose sort-by-date mode to view pictures taken To change the number of images dis- f'<l]jL_a'_% on a selected date. played, select W when a picture shown full-frame in the monitor ..1 Press DISP/BACK u ntil the sort-by-date screen is displayed.
Page 61: [] Deleting Pictures
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 notbe recovered. Copy important pictures to a computer or other storage device before proceeding.
Page 62 • ALL FRAMES;DeletingAlllmoges • FRAME:DeletingSelectedlmages Selecting Selecting displays FRAMES FRAME displays the confirmation the dialog shown at right. shown at right. Highlight press Press the selector left or right to scroll _-k_ MENU/OK to delete all unpro- through pictures and press MENU/OK to _v delete the current picture (the picture tected pictures.
Page 63: Recordingmovies
uuuuuuuuuuu iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii RecordingMovies iiiiiiiiiii Shoot short movies at 30 frames per second. Sound is recorded via the built-in microphone; do not iiiiiiiiiiiii coverthemicrophoneduringrecording, iiiiiiiiiiiii Press MENU/OKto display 1 Rotate the mode dial to _._ (movie mode). the shooting menu and select the type of zoom available in movie mode Timec_vc_ilc_ble...
Page 64 R<*<o_'dJnq A4ovi<*_ • r- Note Exposure and white balance areadjusted automatically Tile effects of camera shakecarl be reduced by press- throughout recording. Tile color and brightness of the ing tile ((,ill))button to turn image stabilization on. image may vary from that displayed before recording Regardlessof the option selected for [] DUAL IS in begins.
Page 65: [] Viewing Movies
[] Viewing Movies Progress is shown in the monitor during play- During playback (pg. 43), back. movies are displayed in the monitor as shown at right. following operations can be performed while a movie is displayed: Operation Description %+Tip:Viewing Moviesona Computer Start/pause Press the selector d own to start playback.
Page 66: Viewing Pictures On Tv
Viewing Pictures on TV Connect the camera to a TV and tune the television to the video channel to show pictures to a group. The supplied A/V cable connects as shown below. Turn the camera off before connecting the cable. (bnnectydlow plug to video-injack Insertinto A/V cable...
Page 67: 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 first being copied to a computer. Note that depending the printer, not all the functions described below may be supported. PictSridge Connecting_ the Camera Printing...
Page 68: Printing The Dpof Print Order
PHn nq P :ture'f, v _ U.S/i_ %.Tip:Printing theDateof Recording Printing the DPOF Print Order To print the date of recording on pictures, press DISP/ To print the print order created with [] PRINT BACK in steps 1-2 to display tile PictBridge menu (see ORDER (DPOF) in the playback F-MODE menu "Printing the DPOFPrint Order,"...
Page 69 _- Notes Press MENU/OK to start printing. • Print pictures from internal memory or a memory card that has been formatted in the camera. DurngPrnt ng • If the printer does not support date printing, the Tile message shown at right PRINT WITH DATE ['_ option will not be available in is displayed during printing.
Page 70: Creating A Dpof Print Order
Creating_ a DPOF Print Order The [] PRINT ORDER (DPOF) option in the Press MENU/OI( a nd follow the steps below. playback f-MODE menu can be used to create Press the selector left or right to dis- a digital "print order" for PictBridge-compatible play a picture you wish to include in printers (pg.
Page 71 P;in inq Pi :tur_f, vk7 ZSI: • RESET ALL The total number of prints is dis- played in the monitor. Press MENU/ To cancel the current print OKto exit. order, select RESET I_PRINT ORDER The pictures in the current (DPOF) menu.
Page 72: Viewing Pictures On A Computer
Viewing Pictures on a Computer The supplied FinePixViewer software can be used to copy pictures to a computer, where they can be stored, viewed, organized, and printed. Before proceeding, install FinePixViewer as described below. Do NOT connect the camera to the computer until installation is complete.
Page 73 V<*wr_q Pi:ture_son do_:_pu e_r 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-fiOM drive. If an AutoPlay dialog is displayed, click SETUP.exe. A "User Account Control" dialog will then be displayed; c!!cKA,,ow ................
Page 74 V<*wnq Pi:tur_son dompu Installing FinePixViewer'- Macintosh Confirm that the computer meets the following system requirements: PowerPC or Intel PrednstaJJed versions of Mac OS X version 10.3.9 10.4 (for the latest information, visit http://www.fujifi/m. tom/) 256MB or more Freedisk space A minimum of 200 MB required for installation with 400 MB available when FinePixViewer...
Page 75 V<*wnq Pi:tur_son dompu 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 76: Connecting The Camera
V<*wnq Pi:tur_son dompu Connecting the Camera Press the [] button for about a second to turn 1 If the pictures you wish to copy are stored on a the camera on. FinePixViewer will start auto- memory card, insert the card into the camera (pg.
Page 77 Vi<_wing Pic_ums on a Compu _:u" [M Cautions Disconnecting the cameia • Use only memory cards that have been formatted After confirming that tile indicator lamp is out, follow tileon-screen nstruct onsto turn t ile camera o and in tile camera and contain pictures taken with tile camera.
Page 78: Using The Menus: Shooting Mode
Using the Menus: Shooting Mode i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i! The F-modeandshooting menuscontainsettingsforawiderangeofshootingconditions. !i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i g F-M°_° M°ou 1 Press theF button t o display Press the selector right to display F-MODE menu. options for the highlighted item. iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii IIIII iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii ® ® 2 Press theselector upordown t o Press the selector up or down to highlightthedesiredmenuitem.
Page 79: F-Mode Menu Options
.Isinq hc M_nus:5ho,'>ing Mod_ F-Mode Menu O_O_ptions Menu item Description Options Default AU TO/AU TO (800) / AUTO (400) / values 6400 AUTO Adjust ISO sensitivity. Choose higher (!_]1)/3200 (!_]1)/1600/800/ when the 400/200/100/64 subject is poorly sizeand Choose image quality (pg.
Page 80: [] Quality
Us/rag th_ /l/h:_nus: 5 hootinq/l/_od_:_ QUALITY Choose the size and quality at which still pictures Aspect Ratio are recorded. Large pictures can be printed at Pictures taken at an image quality setting of _ large sizes with no drop in quality; small pictures have an aspect ratio of 3:2, the same as a frame of require less memory, allowing more pictures to...
Page 81: [] Finepix Color
U<#nq ku* A,,_{:;nus: .Shootlnq II,4od{:; FINEPIX COLOR Enhance contrast and color saturation or take pictures in black and white. Option Description F-STANDARD Standard contrast and saturation. Recommended in most situations. _ _ ..IVivid contrast and color. Choose for vivid shots of flowers or enhanced greens and blues in I_r r-_.nRww_ landscapes.
Page 82: Using The Shooting Menu
U<_ing the*M<*nu_;: .!;hooting Mod<* Using the Shooting Menu 1 Press MENU/OK to display the shoot- Press the selector right to display ing menu. options for the highlighted item. 41-Note Press the selector up or down to The options displayed in the shooting menu vary highlight the desired option.
Page 83: Shooting Menu Options
.Isinq hc M_nus:Dho,'>ing Mod_ Shooting Menu Options Menu item Description Options Default SCENE POSITION Choose a scene for SP mode (pg. 32). @/_l/?_/'Y/._/If_l SELF-TIMER Takepictures with the self-timer (pg. 70). 10 SEC/2 SEC/OFF Choose how the camera meters exposure (pg. 71). [-@]/E.]/E] [-@3 PHOTOMETRY...
Page 84: [] Self-Timer
Using the*M<*nus: 5 hooting Mod<* 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 • IOSEC:Choose for self-portraits or for group por- of the way down to start the timer. traits that include the photographer.
Page 85: [] Photometry
U<_inq h<* M<*nu_: .!;hoo nq Mod<* PHOTOMETRY IntelligentFace Detection Choose how the camera meters exposure when Because it ensures that the faces of portrait subjects Intelligent Face Detection is off. will be in focus, Intelligent Face Detection (pg. 22) is recommended when using the self-timer for group •...
Page 86: [] White Balance
U<_ing the*M<*nu_;: .!;hooting Mod<* WHITE BALANCE For natural colors, choose a setting that matches • =o: CustomWhiteBalance the light source (for an explanation of "white bal- Choose ,o, to adjust white ance," see the Glossary on page 108). balance for unusual lighting conditions.
Page 87: [] High-Speed Shooting
U<_ing the*M<*nu_;: .!;hooting Mod<* HIGH-SPEED SHOOTING FOCUSING Choose how the camera focuses. Selecting ON reduces focusing time, ensuring a quick shutter response. • [] CONTINUOUS AF: The camera continually justs focus to reflect changes in the distance to • r Notes the subject while the shutter button is pressed •...
Page 88: 1_ Af Mode
Using the*M<*nus: 5 hootZng Mod<* AF MODE This option controls how the camera selects the AREA: The focus position focus area when Intelligent Face Detection is off can be chosen manually by (pg. 22). Regardless of the option selected, the pressing the selector camera will focus on the subject in the center of...
Page 89: Sharpness
Ugng t he*M<*nu_;: .!;hooting Mod<* 1:'.3SHARPNESS FLASH Choose whether to sharpen Adjust flash brightness. or soften outlines. Choose from values tween +2/3EV and -2/3 EV.The • HARD: U sefor sharp outlines when photographing such default setting is _+0. Note subjects as buildings that the desired results may text.
Page 90: 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-Mode Menu Press the [] button for about a sec- Press the selector right to display _'xlb ond to enter playback mode (pg.
Page 91: F-Mode Menu Options
Jsinq hc M_nus:/:l_Ty +_ck M,')d_ F-Mode Menu O_Options Option Description SLIDESHOW View pictures in a slide show (pg. 77). PRINTORDER(DPOF) Select pictures for printing on DPOF- and PictBridge-compatible devices (pg. 54). SLIDE SHOW View pictures in an automated slide show. Choose Option Displayed in NORMAL...
Page 92: Using The Playback Menu
U<#nqh_:* A 4_*nu_;: P/ayb_ck A4od_:* Using the Playback Menu 1 Press [] to enter playback mode Press the selector right to display t_k-'x,_ (pg. 43). options for the highlighted item. Press MENU/OK to display the play- back menu. Press the selector up or down to zf_,A_%_ highlight the desired option.
Page 93: Playback Menu Options
U<#nq h_:* A4_*nu_;: P/ayb( ck A4od_:* RED EYE REMOVAL Playback Menu Options If the current picture is marked with a _ icon to The following options are available: indicate that it was taken with Intelligent Face De- Option Description tection, this option can be used to remove red- [] ERASE Deleteallor selectedpictures(pg.47).
Page 94: [] Image Rotate
U3inq h <> A4<>nu< Pkb4_< ckA4od<> IMAGE ROTATE By default, pictures taken in 1 Press the selector down to rotate the F_A_ tall orientation are displayed picture 90 ° clockwise, up to rotate in wide orientation. Use this the picture 90 ° counterclockwise. option to display pictures in the correct orientation in the...
Page 95: [] Protect
U<#nqh_:* A 4_*nu_;: P/ayb_ck A4od_:* [] PROTECT Protect pictures from accidental deletion. The following options are available. • FRAME • SET ALL Press MENU/OK to protect all { _LL_ Protect selected pictures. pictures, or press DISP/BACK 1 Press the selector left or right to dis- _h, exit without changing...
Page 96: [] Copy
U<#nq h_:* A4_*nu_;: P/ayb_ck A4od_:* [] COPY Copy pictures between internal memory and a memory card. ® 3 Press the selector up or down to Press the selector up or down fx_X highlight FRAME or ALL FRAMES. highlight INTERNAL MEMORY -I_ I_l CARD (copy pictures from...
Page 97 {4_inqth<*A4_nu_: P i_yb_ck A4,od<* II FRAME • ALL FRAMES Copy selected frames. Press MENU/OKto copy all 100,0001 pictures, or press DISWBACK to exit without copying pic- tures. rr _A¥TAKE [_ Cautions 1 Press the selector left or right to dis- _ •...
Page 98: Microphone
U_;inq h_*A4_*nu_:PJa ,b_ ck A4od_* VOICE MEMO To add a voice memo to a Press MENU/OK to start recording. still picture, select [] VOICE MEMO after displaying picture in playback mode. _r- Nete Voice memos carl not be added to movies or protect- ed pictures.
Page 99: Speaker
Usin¢ the i_//enus: / layba ki_//ode P ay ngVoceMemos Pictures with voice memos are indicated by a _ icon during playback. Progress isshown in _hemoniton To play tile voice memo, press tile selector down. To pause, pressthe selector down again; to end playback, press tile selector up. Pressthe selector left to rewind, right to fast forward.
Page 100: [] Trimming
U<#nq he A4_*nu_;: P/ayb_ck A4ode TRIMMING To create a cropped copy of a picture, play the picture back and select [] TRIMMING in the playback menu (pg. 78). Use the zoom control to zoom in and out and Press MENU/OK. A confirmation dia- use the selector to scroll the picture until the log will be displayed.
Page 101: The Setup Menu
The Setup Menu Using the Setup Menu 1 Displaythe setup menu. Adjust settings. ® 1.1 Press MENU/OKto display the 3.1 Press the selector up or down menu for the current mode. to highlight a menu item. r ,x 1.2Pressthe selector up or down 3.2 Press the selector right to dis- to highlight [] SET-UP play options for the highlight-...
Page 102: Setup Menu Options
Setup_Menu Options Default Menu item Description Options Choose long pictures are displayed after shooting CONTINUOUS/3SEC/1.SSEC/ 1.5 SEC IMAGEDISP. ZOOM(CONTINUOUS)/OFF (pg. 89). CONTINUOUS [] FRAMENO. Choose how files are named (pg. 90). CONTINUOUS/RENEW _ill_hCONTINUOUS / {(_}I DUALISMODE Choose when image stabilization is performed (pg.
Page 103: [] Image Disp
7_ .%tup Menu Default Menu item Description Options [] VIDEO S YSTEM Chooseavideo mode for connectionto aTV(pg.52). NTSC/PAL Resetall B ACK- settings except DATE/TIME,TIME DIFFERENCE, and VIDEO SYSTEM to default GROUNDCOLOR,BATTERY TYPE, RESET values.A confirmation will be presstile dialog displayed, selectorleft right OK and pressMENU/OK...
Page 104: [] Frame No
Th<*%tup M<*r}u FRAME NO. New pictures are stored in image files named using a four-digit file number as- Fromenumber- 1 signed by adding one to the last file number used. The file number is displayed during playback as shown at right. FRAME NO. controls whether file numbering J_i;i_ is reset to 0001 when a new memory card is inserted or the current memory card Directory...
Page 105: [] Digital Zoom
The*.%up A4<*nu DIGITAL ZOOM PLAYBACK VOLUME If ON is selected, selecting T at the maximum Press the selector up or down choose volume optical zoom position will trigger digital zoom, for movie and voice memo further magnifying the image. To cancel digital zoom, zoom out to the minimum digital zoom playback and press MENU/OK...
Page 106: [] Format
Th<*%tup M<*nu [] FORMAT AUTO POWER OFF Format internal memory or a Choose the length of time before the camera =rt_ FORMAT OK? memory card. If a memory turns off automatically when no operations card is inserted in the cam- performed.
Page 107: [] Time Difference
The*.%up A4<*nu [] TIME DIFFERENCE When travelling, usethis option to switch the camera clock instantly from your home time zone to the local time at your destination. Switch between local time and your home 1 Specify the difference between local time time zone.
Page 108: Batteries Only)
Th<*.% up A@nu DISCHARGE (Ni-MH Batteries Only) The capacity of rechargeable ..Press the selector left or right to _b,_ highlight OK. "_J" Ni-MHbatteries may be tem- _' _ 21_ .._ porarily reduced when new, tDO_T_CUTE Press MENU/OK to begin discharging after long periods of disuse, the batteries.
Page 109: Optional Accessories
Optional Accessories The camera supports a wide range of accessories from FUJIFILM and other manufacturers. • Audio/Visual ] • ComputerRelated TV (cTvoi/ob/efrom _hiro'-por_y suppliers) (bmputer (cTvailab/e f rom Audio/visual third-party suppliers) output SD/SDHC • Printing memory ccTrd SD cardslotorcard reader...
Page 110: 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 FUJlFILM representative or visit http://www.fujifi/m. com/products/digit_l_c_mer_s/index.html. • ACpoweradapter AC-SVX (requires D((0upler (P-04): U se for extended playback or when copying pictures to a computer (shape of adapter and plug vary with region of sale).
Page 111: 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 fluid _"...
Page 112: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Power and Battery Problem Possiblecause Solution Page Tile batteries are exhausted. Insert fresh or fully-charged spare batteries. Reqnsert the batteries in the correct orienta- The batteries are not in the correct orienta- tion. tion. Latch the battery-chamber cover. The camera does The battery-chamber cover is not latched.
Page 113 7Youbl_sho,',_tinq Menus andDisplays Problem Possible cause Solution Page Menus and displays are I English is not selected for the m _tLANG.I .... belec[ I" I_lb LI:_ I-I not in English. Ioption in the setup menu. Shooting Problem Possible cause • Solution Page Memory is full.
Page 114 7?oubl_ sho,'>tinq Problem Possiblecause • Solution Page Face detection Intelligent Face Detection is not available in Choose a different shooting mode. not available, the current shooting mode. The subject's face is obscured by sunglasses, a Remove the obstructions. hat, long hair, or other objects. The subject's face occupies only a small area Change the composition...
Page 115 Problem Possiblecause Solution Page Clean the lens. The lens is dirty. The lens is blocked. Keep objects away from the lens. Pictures !AF is displayed during shooting and the fo- blurred. Check focus before shooting. cus frame is displayed in red. [_ is displayed during shooting.
Page 116: Playback Zoom 4
7?oubl_ sho,'>tinq Playback Problem Possiblecause Solution Page Pictures are Tile pictures were taken with a different make or model of camera. grainy. Pictures Playback zoom The pictures were taken at an image size of I_ unavailable. or with a different make or model of camera.
Page 117 Insert fresh or fully-charged spare batteries. Remove reinsert batteries or dis- The camera does not connect and reconnect the AC adapter/DC 8, 114 Temporary camera malfunction. function as expected. coupler. If the problem persists, contact your FUJIFILM dealer.
Page 118: Warning Messages And Displays
(pg. 92). If the message persists, replace the memory card. Camera malfunction. Contact a FUJIFILM dealer (pg. 114). PROTECTED CARD The memory card is locked. Unlock the memory card (pg. 10). BUSY The memory card is incorrectly formatted.
Page 119 Incompatible memory card. Use a compatible memory card. Camera malfunction. Contact a FUJIFILM dealer (pg. 114). m MEMORY FULL MEMORYFULL The memory card or internal memory is full; Delete pictures or insert a memory card with more free...
Page 120 Voice memo file is corrupt. The voice memo can not be played back. ERROR Camera malfunction. Contact a FUJIFILM dealer (pg. 114). !_ NOIMAGE source device selected in the playback Select a different source. I1_ NOIMAGE COPY menu contains no pictures.
Page 121 Warning Description Solution PRESS ANDHOLD An attempt was made to adjust the volume Exit silent mode before adjusting the volume. THEDISP BUTTON TO with the camera in silent mode. DEACTIVATE SILENT MODE A connection error occurred while pictures Confirm that tile device is turned on and that tile USB COMMUNICATION...
Page 122: Glossary
Glossary ::::::::::::::::::::::::::3 mmmmmmmmmm Digital z oom:Unlike optical zoom, digital zoom does not increasetile 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 _mll_ °...
Page 123: Internal Memory/Memory Card Capacity
Internal Memory/Memory Card Capacity The following table shows the recording time or number of pictures available at different image quali- ties. All figures are approximate; file size varies with the scene recorded, producing wide variations in the number offles that can be stored, The number of exposures or length remaining may not diminish at an even rate, 640x480 320x 240...
Page 124: Specifications
Specifications Model Digital Camera FinePix $1500 Effective pixels 10 million V2s-in., square-pixel Bayer CCD with primary color filter Storage media • Internal memory (approx. 23 MB) • SD/SDHC memory cards (see page 10) Filesystem Compliant with Design Rule for Camera File System (DCF), Exif 2.2, and Digital Print Order Format (DPOF)
Page 125 .Sp_>df_s : tiom_ Scenemodes (PORTRAIT), (LANDSCAPE), (SPORT), €,t (NIGHT), ,_-* (NIGHT (TRIPOD)), (NATU- RAL LIGHT), @ (FIREWORKS), _ (SUNSET), _l_ (SNOW), _1 (BEACH), o*& (MUSEUM), _" (PARTY), (FLOWER), _ (TEXT) Scene recognition Available (camera automatically selects O, O, (_, Q, f_l_,or _) Picture stabilization Optical stabilization,...
Page 126: Multi-Frame Playback 4
?p_,'dt_ r2tions Electr0nicviewfinder(EVF) 0.2tin., 200k-dot color LCD monitor Frame coverage Approx. 94% (shooting),100% (playback) Monitor 2.7dn., 230k-dot low-temperature polysiJicon high-transmission (WV film) TFT color LCD monitor Frame coverage Approx. 97% (shooting),100% (playback) Movies Camera can record movies with monaural sound and a frame size ofVGA (1_3;...
Page 127 U.S.A.,Cada,and Japan. PAL(PhaseAltertion by Line) is a color television system adopted mainly in European countries and China. Notices • Specifications 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.
Page 128: Fujifilm
& repairs Importaciones EspacriCia. Ltda. Technical support & repairs TEL +593 783 5526 pordz@fujifilm.com.ec Mexico Fujifilm de Mexico, S.A. de C.V. Technical support TEL (52-55) 5263 55000 dzquifrdo@fujifilm.com,mx Repair service TEL (52-55) 5366 5150/56/57 cpdlmc_@fujifilm,com.mx Paraguay Errece S.R,L Technical support &...
Page 129 _,qs 3BOHKOB http.Y/wwwfujifilm digitdl.ru/ info@f_difilm digitdLru Slovakia Fujifilm Slovakia s.r.o. Technical support TEL 00421 2 33 595 107 f_difilm@fujifilm.sk Repair service TEL 00421 2 33 595 119 servis@fujifilm.sk TEL 902012535 Spain Fujifilm Espana S.A. Technical support & repairs http.Y/wwwfujifilm.es/soporte/ tdllersot@fujifilm.es...
Page 130 Eoto Express Egypt Technical support & repairs TEL (202) 7762062 fotoegypt@occess,com.eg Kenya Fuji Kenya Ltd Repair service TEL (254 20)4446265 8 info@fujifilm.ro, South Africa CameratekCC. Technical support & repairs TEL +27 11 251 2400 wwvv, c_memtek, co.zo Australia EUJlFILMAustraliaPtyLtd Technical support &...
Page 131 Repair service TEL 632-7436601-06 techopservices@yklcolor.com Singapore FUJlFILM(Singapore) Pte Ltd Technical support & repairs TEL 65 6380 5557 service@fujiti/m,com,sg South Korea Korea Fujifilm Co., Ltd. Technical support TEL +82-2-3282-7363 photo@fujifi/m,co.kr TEL+82-2-701 1472 7bow/@konmai/.net fonsan ASCenter (Fujidigital) Repair service Kangnam ASCenter (Digitalgallery)
Page 132 4. Ownership. copyrights other proprietaly dghts Software Documentation BEFORE OPENING THE CD-ROM PROVIDEDBY FUJIFILM CORPORATION, PLEASEREAD THIS END USER owned retained by FUJIFILM or the third party suppliers as indicated on or in LICENSEAGREEMENTCAREFULLY, YOU SHOULD USETHE SOFTWAREON THE CD-ROM...

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