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FujiFilm FinePix HS20EXR Owner's Manual

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BL01292-200

DIGITAL CAMERA

Before You Begin
HS20EXR
FINEPIX
First Steps
Owner's Manual
Basic Photography and Playback
Thank you for your purchase of this
product. This manual describes how
More on Photography
to use your FUJIFILM FinePix HS20EXR
digital camera and the supplied soft-
More on Playback
ware. Be sure that you have read and
understood its contents before using
Movies
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: Digital Camera

    Basic Photography and Playback Thank you for your purchase of this product. This manual describes how More on Photography to use your FUJIFILM FinePix HS20EXR digital camera and the supplied soft- More on Playback ware. Be sure that you have read and...

  • Page 2: For Your Safety

    For Your Safety • Read Instructions: All the safety and not defeat the safety purpose of the operating instructions should be polarized plug. read before the appliance is oper- Alternate Warnings: ated. product is equipped with a 3-wire • Retain Instructions: The safety and grounding-type plug, a plug having operating instructions should be a third (grounding) pin.
  • Page 3 Power Lines: An outside antenna sys- tem should not be located in the Cleaning: Unplug this video product vicinity of overhead power lines or from the wall outlet before clean- other electric light or power circuits, ing. Do not use liquid cleaners or or where it can fall into such power aerosol cleaners.

  • Page 4: Safety Notes

    These actions could damage the cord and cause a fire or electric shock. • If the cord is damaged, contact your FUJIFILM dealer. Do not place the camera on an unstable surface. This can cause the camera to fall or tip over and cause injury.
  • Page 5 Request regular internal testing and cleaning for your camera. Build-up of dust in your camera can cause a fire or electric shock. • Contact your FUJIFILM dealer to request internal cleaning every 2 years. • Please note this is not a free of charge service.
  • Page 6 Power Supply and Battery * Confirm your battery type before read- ing the following descriptions. The following explains proper use of batteries and how to prolong their life. Incorrect use of batteries can cause shorter battery life, as well as leakage, excessive heat, fire or explo- sion.
  • Page 7 • Plug the connection cord plug se- curely into the DC input terminal. • Turn off the FUJIFILM Digital cam- era before disconnecting the cord from the DC input terminal. To dis- connect, pull out the plug gently.
  • Page 8 • FUJIFILM Corporation cannot ac- cept liability for any incidental losses (such as the costs of photog- raphy or the loss of income from photography) incurred as a result of faults with this product.

  • 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- cific topics, consult the sources below. ✔ ✔ Table of Contents ... P Table of Contents ... The “Table of Contents” gives an overview of the entire manual.

  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents For Your Safety ... ii IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ... ii Safety Notes ... iv About This Manual ... ix Before You Begin n Before You Begi Introduction ... 1 Symbols and Conventions ... 1 Supplied Accessories ... 1 Parts of the Camera ...
  • Page 11 Image Search ...57 X PhotoBook Assist ...58 Creating a PhotoBook ...58 Viewing PhotoBooks ...59 Editing and Deleting PhotoBooks ...59 Viewing Panoramas ...60 Movies s Movie Recording Movies ...61 Movie Frame Size ...62 a Viewing Movies ...63 Connection Connections s Viewing Pictures on TV ...64 Printing Pictures via USB ...66 Connecting the Camera ...66 Printing Selected Pictures ...66...
  • Page 12 T BATTERY TYPE ...98 P DISCHARGE (Ni-MH Batteries Only) ...98 Technical Notes s Technical Note Optional Accessories ...99 Accessories from FUJIFILM ... 100 Caring for the Camera ...101 Troubleshootin Troubleshooting g Troubleshooting ... 102 Warning Messages and Displays ... 109...

  • Page 13: 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 14: Parts Of The Camera

    Parts of the Camera Parts of the Camera For more information, refer to the page listed to the right of each item. Command dial ...28, 38, 44 Mode dial ...21 Hot shoe ...83, 100 AF-assist illuminator ...96 Self-timer lamp ...36 Lens ON/OFF switch ...13 Shutter button ...17...
  • Page 15 Monitor ... 5 Tripod mount Battery-chamber cover ... 8 Diopter adjustment control ... 4 Indicator lamp ...19 ISO (sensitivity) button ...38 k (playback zoom in) button ...53 AE (autoexposure) button ...39 n (playback zoom out) button ...53 AF (autofocus) button ...40 g (Intelligent Face Detection) button ...53, 70 AF C-S-M (focus mode) button ...41 info button ...56...
  • Page 16 The Electronic Viewfinder (EVF) The electronic viewfinder provides the same information as the monitor, and can be used when bright lighting conditions make the display in the monitor difficult to see. Press EVF/LCD button to select from the auto switch, monitor, or electric view finder mode.

  • Page 17: Camera Displays

    Camera Displays Camera Displays The following indicators may appear during shooting and playback. The indicators displayed vary with camera settings. ■ ■ Shooting Shooting 12/31/2050 12/31/2050 10 : 00 AM 10 : 00 AM F4.5 F4.5 * a: indicates that no memory card is inserted and that pictures will be stored in the camera’s internal memory (P 10).
  • Page 18 Battery Level Battery level is shown as follows: Indicator Indicator NO ICON Batteries are partially discharged. B (red) Batteries are low. Replace as soon as possible. A (blinks red) Batteries are exhausted. Turn camera off and replace batteries. 1 Note A battery warning may not be displayed before the camera turns off, particularly if batteries are reused after having once been exhausted.

  • Page 19: The Strap And Lens Cap

    The Strap and Lens Cap Attaching the Strap Attaching the Strap Attach the strap to the two strap eyelets as shown below. 3 Caution To avoid dropping the camera, be sure the strap is cor- rectly secured. The Lens Cap The Lens Cap Attach the lens cap as shown.

  • Page 20: 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. Slide the battery-cham- ber latch in the direc- tion shown and open battery-chamber...
  • Page 21 Close the battery-chamber cover. Close the battery-cham- ber cover and slide it in until the latch clicks into place. 3 Caution Do not use force. If the battery-chamber cover does not close, check that the batteries are in the correct orientation and try again.

  • Page 22: Inserting A Memory Card

    ■ ■ Compatible Memory Cards Compatible Memory Cards FUJIFILM and SanDisk SD, SDHC and SDXC memory cards have been approved for use in the camera. A complete list of approved memory cards is available at http://www.fujifilm.com/support/digital_cameras/ compatibility/. Operation is not guaranteed with other cards. The camera can not be used with xD- Picture Cards or MultiMediaCard (MMC) devices.
  • Page 23 ■ ■ Inserting a Memory Card Inserting a Memory Card Open the memory card slot cover. 1 Note Be sure the camera is off before opening the mem- ory card slot cover. Insert the memory card. Holding the memory card in the orientation shown below, slide it in until it clicks into place at the back of the slot.
  • Page 24 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 25: Turning The Camera On And Off

    Turning the Camera on and Off Rotate the switch to ON to turn the camera ON/OFF Select OFF to turn the camera off. b Tip: Switching to Playback Mode Press the a button to start playback. Press a button again or press the shutter button halfway to return to shooting mode.

  • Page 26: Basic Setup

    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 93). Highlight a language and press MENU/OK. START MENU ENGLISH FRANCAIS...

  • Page 27: Taking Pictures In R (E Auto) Mode

    Taking Pictures in R (E AUTO) Mode This section describes how to take pictures in R (E AUTO) mode. Select O mode. Turn the camera on and rotate the mode dial to O. The R display will appear in the LCD monitor.
  • Page 28 Frame the picture. Use the zoom ring to frame the picture in the display. Rotate left to zoom out Zoom indicator 2 Tip: Focus Lock Use focus lock (P 31) to focus on subjects that are not in the focus frame. Holding the Camera Hold the camera steady with both hands and brace your...
  • Page 29 Focus. Press the shutter button halfway to focus. If the camera is able to focus, it will beep twice and the indicator lamp will glow green. If the camera is unable to focus, the focus frame will turn red, s will be displayed, and the indicator lamp will blink green.
  • Page 30 Silent Mode In situations in which camera sounds or lights may 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). The camera speaker, flash, and AF-assist illuminator/ self-timer lamp turn off and flash and volume settings can not be adjusted (note that the flash will still fire when C is selected in scene mode).
  • Page 31 The Indicator Lamp Indicator lamp The indicator lamp shows camera status as follows: Indicator lamp Indicator lamp Camera status Camera status Glows green Focus locked. Blur, focus, or exposure warning. Pic- Blinks green ture can be taken. Blinks green Recording pictures. Additional pic- and orange tures can be taken.

  • Page 32: 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. The most recent picture will be displayed in the monitor. View additional pictures. Press the selector right to view pictures in the order recorded, left to view pictures in reverse order.

  • Page 33: 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. The following modes are available: O: Improve clarity, reduce noise, in- crease dynamic range, or let the camera automatically adjust settings to suit the scene (P 22).

  • Page 34: O (E Auto/E Priority)

    O ( (E E AUTO/ AUTO/E Optimize settings for your current sub- ject or improve clarity, reduce noise, or enhance dynamic range. Rotate the mode dial to O and choose one of the following E modes in the shooting menu. ■...

  • Page 35: B Auto

    ■ ■ E E Priority Priority Choose from the following options: • S (RESOLUTION PRIORITY): Choose for crisp, clear shots. • T (HIGH ISO & LOW NOISE): Reduce noise in pic- tures taken at high sensitivities. • U (D-RANGE PRIORITY): Increase the amount of detail visible in highlights.
  • Page 36 ■ ■ j j PRO LOW-LIGHT PRO LOW-LIGHT Each time the shutter button is pressed, the camera makes four exposures and combines them into a single photograph. Use to reduce noise and blur when photographing poorly lit subjects or static subjects at high zoom ratios.

  • Page 37: Sp1/Sp2 Scene Position

    SP1/SP2 SCENE POSITION SP1/SP2 SCENE POSITION The camera offers a choice of “scenes,” each adapted to particular shooting conditions or a specific type of subject. Use the A SCENE POSITION option in the shooting menu to choose the scene assigned to the SP1/SP2 position on the mode dial. Scene Scene C NATURAL &...
  • Page 38 Shooting Mode T DOG/m CAT The camera focuses on the faces of dogs or cats that are facing the camera, and the self-timer menu offers a n AUTO RELEASE option that releases the shutter automatically when a pet is detected (P 36). During play- back, image search (P 57) can be used to search for pictures taken in either mode.

  • Page 39: N Motion Panorama 360

    N MOTION PANORAMA 360 MOTION PANORAMA 360 Follow an on-screen guide to take photos that will automatically be joined to form a panorama. Rotate the zoom ring until the zoom indicator turns white. To select the angle through which you will pan the camera while shooting, press the selector down.

  • Page 40: P: Program Ae

    For Best Results For best results, move the camera in a small circle at a steady speed, keeping the camera horizontal and being careful only to pan in the direction shown by the guides. If the desired results are not achieved, try panning at a different speed.

  • Page 41: S: Shutter Priority Ae

    S : SHUTTER PRIORITY AE : SHUTTER PRIORITY AE You choose the shutter speed using the command dial, while the camera adjusts aperture for optimal exposure. Shutter speed 1000 3 Cautions • If the correct exposure can not be achieved at the selected shutter speed, aperture will be displayed in red.

  • Page 42: M: Manual

    M : MANUAL : MANUAL In this mode, you choose both shutter speed and aperture. If desired, expo- sure can be altered from the value sug- gested by the camera. Rotate the command dial to set the shutter speed. Press and hold the d button and rotate the command dial to set the aperture value.

  • Page 43: Focus Lock

    Focus Lock To compose photographs with off-center subjects: Position the subject in the focus frame. Focus. Press the shutter button halfway to set focus and exposure. Focus and ex- posure will remain locked while the shutter button is pressed halfway (AF/AE lock).

  • Page 44: The Ae/Af Lock Button

    The AE/AF LOCK Button The AE/AF LOCK button can be used to lock exposure or focus. Locking Exposure Locking Exposure Meter exposure. Position the subject in the focus frame and press the AE/AF LOCK button to me- ter exposure. Focus. Keeping the AE/AF LOCK button pressed, press the shutter button halfway...

  • Page 45: F Macro And Super Macro Modes (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. When macro mode is in effect, the camera focuses on subjects near the center of the frame. Use the zoom ring to compose pictures.

  • Page 46: N Using The Flash (Super-Intelligent Flash)

    N Using the Flash (Super-Intelligent Flash) When the flash is used, the camera’s Super-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.
  • Page 47 3 Caution The flash may fire several times with each shot. Do not move the camera until shooting is complete. 1 Note The peripheral part of an image may be dark when using the flash. Red-Eye Removal When Intelligent Face Detection is active (P 48), and ON is selected for B RED EYE REMOVAL in the setup menu (P 96), red-eye removal is available in Red-eye removal minimizes “red-eye”...

  • Page 48: J Using The Self-Timer

    J Using the Self-Timer To use the self-timer, press the selector down (h) and choose from the following options: Option Option T (OFF) Self-timer off. The shutter is released automatically when the camera detects a human portrait subject o (AUTO RELEASE) facing the camera.

  • Page 49: Exposure Compensation

    d Exposure Compensation Use exposure compensation when photographing very bright, very dark, or high-contrast subjects. Press the d button and rotate the command dial until the exposure indicator shows the desired value. The effect is visible in the display. Choose negative values Choose positive values to to reduce exposure increase exposure...

  • Page 50: Sensitivity

    Sensitivity The camera’s sensitivity to light can be adjusted by pressing the ISO button and rotating the command dial until the desired value is highlighted in the display. Higher values can reduce blur; note, however, that mottling may appear in pictures taken at high sensitivities. Bright Less noticeable Option...

  • Page 51: Metering

    Metering To choose how the camera meters exposure when Intelligent Face Detection is off, press the AE button and rotate the command dial. Option Option Automatic scene recognition is used to adjust exposure for a wide range of shooting conditions. (MULTI) The camera meters lighting conditions at the center of the frame.

  • Page 52: Autofocus Mode

    Autofocus Mode To choose how the camera selects the focus area when K is selected for focus mode (P 41), press the AF button and rotate the command dial. Note that regardless of the option selected, the cam- era will focus on the subject in the center of the monitor when macro mode is on (P 33).

  • Page 53: Focus Mode

    Focus Mode To choose how the camera focuses, press the AF C-S-M button and rotate the command dial. The following options are available: Mode Mode Focus locks while the shutter button is pressed halfway. Choose for stationary subjects. (SINGLE AF) The camera continually adjusts focus to reflect changes in the distance to the subject even when the shutter button is not pressed halfway (note that this increases the drain on the batteries).
  • Page 54 a Notes: Manual Focus • Use of a tripod is recommended. Focus may be affected if the camera moves. • If ON is selected for j FOCUS CHECK in the setup menu (P 97), the whole image will be magnified to assist focus when the focus ring is rotated.

  • Page 55: White Balance

    White Balance For natural colors, press the WB button and rotate the command dial un- til a setting that matches the light source is highlighted in the display. Option Option AUTO White balance adjusted automatically. Measure a value for white balance. For subjects in direct sunlight.

  • Page 56: I Continuous Shooting (Burst Mode)

    I Continuous Shooting (Burst Mode) Capture motion or automatically vary selected settings over a series of pictures. Press the button and rotate the command dial to choose from the options below: OFF: OFF CONTINUOUS I: TOP P: BEST FRAME CAPTURE O: AE BKT X: FILM SIMULATION BKT Y: DYNAMIC RANGE BKT...
  • Page 57 ■ ■ I I TOP n TOP n The camera takes photographs while the shutter button is pressed. To choose the frame rate and maximum number of shots per burst: Press the selector right when the camera is in shooting mode. Highlight the current frame rate or number of shots and press the selector right, then press selector up or down to choose...
  • Page 58 Press DISP/BACK to return to shooting mode. Take photographs. The camera begins record- ing while the shutter button is pressed half- way, and completes the burst when the shut- ter button is pressed all the way down. The illustration shows a burst of eight shots, three before the shutter button is pressed and four after.
  • Page 59 ■ X ■ X FILM SIMULATION BKT FILM SIMULATION BKT Each time the shutter button is pressed, the camera takes three shots at different P FILM SIMULATION settings (P 80): c PROVIA/ STANDARD for the first, d Velvia/VIVID for the second, and e ASTIA/SOFT for the third.

  • Page 60: Intelligent Face Detection

    b Intelligent Face Detection 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 61: Face Recognition

    n Face Recognition The camera can store information on the face and personal details (name, relationship, and birth date) of portrait subjects and assign these subjects priority for Intelligent Face Detection or display their names and other information during playback. Adding New Faces Adding New Faces Follow the steps below to add faces to the face...

  • Page 62: Viewing, Editing, And Deleting Existing Data

    Viewing, Editing, and Deleting Existing Data Viewing, Editing, and Deleting Existing Data Follow the steps below to view, edit, or delete face recognition data. Select VIEW & EDIT for n FACE RECOG- NITION. Select a face. View or edit face recognition data. The name, category, or birth date can be ed- ited as described in Step 3 of “Adding New Faces”...
  • Page 63 n Face Recognition Face Recognition The camera can store up to eight faces. If you attempt to add a ninth face, a confirmation dialog will be dis- played; use VIEW & EDIT to make room for new faces by deleting existing data. AUTO REGISTRATION is disabled if there are already data for eight faces.

  • Page 64: Playback Options

    Playback Options To view the most recent picture in the monitor, press the a button. Press the selector right to view pictures in the order recorded, left to view pic- tures in reverse order. Keep the selector pressed to scroll rapidly to the desired frame.

  • Page 65: Playback Zoom

    Playback Zoom Playback Zoom Press k to zoom in on pictures displayed in sin- gle-frame playback; n to zoom out. When the picture is zoomed in, the selector can be used to view areas of the image not currently visible in the display.

  • Page 66: Multi-Frame Playback

    Multi-Frame Playback Multi-Frame Playback To change the number of images displayed, press n in single-frame view. 12/31/2050 12/31/2050 10 : 00 AM 10 : 00 AM Press n to view more images. Use the selector to highlight images and press MENU/OK to view the highlighted image full frame.

  • Page 67: A Deleting Pictures

    A Deleting Pictures To delete individual pictures, multiple selected pictures, or all pic- tures, press MENU/OK, select A ERASE (P 84), and choose from the options below. Note that deleted pictures can not be recovered. Copy important pictures to a computer or other storage device before pro- ceeding.

  • Page 68: Viewing Photo Information

    Viewing Photo Information To view or hide the photo information listed below in single-frame playback, press info. 4:3 N ISO 400 F4.5 1/250 : OFF 12/31/2050 10 : 00 AM q Dynamic range w Image size and quality e Sensitivity r Shutter speed/aperture t Film simulation y Flash mode...

  • Page 69: Image Search

    Image Search Search for images by various criteria. Press the H button during playback. Highlight one of the following options and press MENU/OK: Option Option Description Description Find all pictures taken on a selected BY DATE date. Find all pictures based on specified face BY FACE information.

  • Page 70: Photobook Assist

    X PhotoBook Assist Create books from your favorite photos. Creating a PhotoBook Creating a PhotoBook Select X PHOTOBOOK ASSIST in the play- back menu. Highlight NEW BOOK. Press MENU/OK to display the new book dialog. Choose pictures for the new book. •...

  • Page 71: Viewing Photobooks

    Press MENU/OK. The new book will be added to the list in the photobook assist menu. 3 Cautions • Photobooks can contain up to 300 pictures. • Books that contain no photos are automatically deleted. PhotoBooks Photobooks can be copied to a computer using the supplied MyFinePix Studio software.

  • Page 72: Viewing Panoramas

    Viewing Panoramas To view a panorama, display in single-frame view and press the selector down. The following operations can be performed during playback: Operation Operation Button Button Start/pause Press the selector down to start playback. Press again to pause. playback End playback Press the selector up to end playback.

  • Page 73: Recording Movies

    Recording Movies Press z to shoot a movie. During recording, the following indicators will be displayed and sound will be recorded via the built-in microphone (be careful not to cover the microphone during recording). To end recording, press the z button again. Recording ends automatically when the movie reaches maximum length or memory is full.

  • Page 74: Movie Frame Size

    Taking Photographs During Recording Press the shutter button to take a photograph dur- ing recording. 1 Notes • If O is selected for O IMAGE SIZE, the picture will be recorded at size P. • The photo is saved separately from the movie and does not appear as part of the movie.

  • Page 75: Viewing Movies

    a Viewing Movies During playback (P 52), movies are displayed in the monitor as shown at right. The following operations can be performed while a movie is displayed: Operation Operation Description Description Press the selector down to start playback. Start/ Press again to pause.

  • Page 76: 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 A/V cable as shown below. HDMI An HDMI cable (available from third-party suppliers; P 99) can be used to connect the camera to High Defi- nition (HD) devices (playback only).
  • Page 77 Tune the television to the video or HDMI input channel. See the documentation supplied with the television for details. Turn the camera on and press the a button. The camera monitor turns off and pictures and mov- ies are played back on the TV. Note that the camera volume controls have no effect on sounds played on the TV;...

  • Page 78: 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 on the printer, not all the functions described below may be supported. Connecting the Camera Connecting the Camera Connect the supplied USB cable as shown and...

  • Page 79: Printing The Dpof Print Order

    2 Tip: Printing the Date of Recording To print the date of recording on pictures, press DISP/ BACK in steps 1–2 to display the PictBridge menu (see “Printing the DPOF Print Order,” below). Press the se- lector up or down to highlight PRINT WITH DATE s and press MENU/OK to return to the PictBridge display (to print pictures without the date of recording, select PRINT WITHOUT DATE).
  • Page 80 Press MENU/OK to start printing. During Printing The message shown at right is displayed during printing. Press DISP/BACK to cancel be- fore all pictures are printed (depending on the printer, printing may end before the current picture has printed). If printing is interrupted, turn the camera off and then on again.

  • Page 81: Creating A Dpof Print Order

    Creating a DPOF Print Order Creating a DPOF Print Order The K PRINT ORDER (DPOF) option in the play- back menu can be used to create a digital “print order” for PictBridge-compatible printers (P 99) or devices that support DPOF. DPOF DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a stan- dard that allows pictures to be printed from...
  • Page 82 Press the selector up or down to choose the number of copies (up to 99). To remove a picture from the order, press the selector down until the num- ber of copies is 0. PRINT ORDER ( DPOF ) DPOF: 00001 SHEETS FRAME 2 Tip: Intelligent Face Detection...
  • Page 83 1 Notes • Remove the memory card to create or modify a print order for the pictures in internal memory. • Print orders can contain a maximum of 999 pictures. • If a memory card is inserted containing a print order cre- ated by another camera, the message shown at right will be displayed.

  • Page 84: 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 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 85 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 86 PowerPC or Intel (Core 2 Duo or better) * Pre-installed versions of Mac OS X version 10.3.9–10.6 OS OS (visit http://www.fujifilm.com/support/digital_cameras/compatibility/ for more information) 256 MB or more (1 GB 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 87 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. The version number is printed at the top of the CD label for reference when updating the software or contacting customer support.

  • Page 88: Connecting The Camera

    Connecting the Camera Connecting the Camera If the pictures you wish to copy are stored on a memory card, insert the card into the camera (P 11). 1 Note Windows users may require the Windows CD when starting the software for the first time. 3 Caution Loss of power during transfer could result in loss of data or damage to internal memory or the memory...
  • Page 89 Cautions • If a memory card containing a large number of images is inserted, there may be a delay before the software starts and you may be unable to import or save im- ages. Use a memory card reader to transfer pictures. •...

  • Page 90: Using The Menus: Shooting Mode

    Using the Menus: Shooting Mode Use the shooting menus to adjust shooting set- tings. The options available vary with the shoot- ing mode selected. Using the Shooting Menu Using the Shooting Menu Press MENU/OK to display the shoot- ing menu. Press the selector up or down to highlight the desired menu item.

  • Page 91: T Image Quality

    Size Versus Aspect Ratio Size Size Option Option Prints at sizes up to Prints at sizes up to O 34 × 25 cm (13.5 × 10 in.) P 24 × 18 cm (9.5 × 7 in.) Q 17 × 13 cm (7 × 5 in.) Aspect ratio Aspect ratio 4 : 3: Pictures have...

  • Page 92: U Dynamic Range

    U DYNAMIC RANGE DYNAMIC RANGE Control contrast. Higher values are recommend- ed for scenes that include both sunlight and deep shade or for increased contrast with such subjects as sunlight on water, brightly-lit autumn leaves, portraits taken against a blue sky, and white ob- jects or people wearing white;...

  • Page 93: Wb Shift

    d WB SHIFT WB SHIFT White balance can be fine-tuned. Adjust the se- lected color axis (R–Cy=Red-Cyan or B-Ye=Blue– Yellow) by +3 to –3 in increments of one. f COLOR COLOR Adjust color density (HIGH/MID/LOW). e TONE TONE Adjust contrast (HARD/STD/SOFT). H SHARPNESS SHARPNESS Choose whether to sharpen or soften outlines...

  • Page 94: F Movie Af Mode

    F MOVIE AF MODE MOVIE AF MODE This option controls how the camera selects the focus area for movies. Option Option The camera focuses on the subject in r CENTER CENTER the center of the frame. The camera continuously adjusts fo- u CONTINUOUS CONTINUOUS cus to reflect changes in the distance...

  • Page 95: External Flash

    • External flash units can be used in P, S, A, M or O (S and T only) modes. • Fujifilm external flash units do not require this set- ting. a Notes •...

  • Page 96: Using The Menus: Playback Mode

    Using the Menus: Playback Mode Using the Playback Menu Using the Playback Menu Press the a button to enter play- back mode. Press MENU/OK to display the play- back menu. Press the selector up or down to highlight the desired menu item. Press the selector right to display op- tions for the highlighted item.

  • Page 97: I Slide Show

    ■ RESET ALL: Deselecting All Pictures ■ RESET ALL: Deselecting All Pictures Choose RESET ALL to deselect all pictures. If the number of pictures affected is very large, a mes- sage will be displayed while the operation is in progress. Press DISP/BACK to exit before the opera- tion is complete.

  • Page 98: B Red Eye Removal

    B RED EYE REMOVAL RED EYE REMOVAL If the current picture is marked with a g 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 99: G Crop

    G CROP CROP Create a cropped copy of the current picture. Display the desired picture. Select G CROP in the playback menu. Use the k and n buttons to zoom the image in and out and use the selector to scroll the picture until the desired portion is displayed.

  • Page 100: C Image Rotate

    C IMAGE ROTATE IMAGE ROTATE Rotate pictures taken in tall orientation so that they are displayed in tall orientation in the LCD monitor. Display the desired picture. Select C IMAGE ROTATE in the playback menu. Press the selector down to rotate the picture 90 °...

  • Page 101: F Voice Memo

    F VOICE MEMO VOICE MEMO Add a voice memo to the current photograph. Holding the camera at a distance of about 20 cm, face the microphone and press MENU/OK to begin recording. Press MENU/OK again to end recording (recording ends automatically after 30 seconds). 1 Notes •...

  • Page 102: J Disp. Aspect

    J DISP. ASPECT DISP. ASPECT Choose how High Definition (HD) devices display pictures with an aspect ratio of 4 : 3 (this option is available only when an HDMI cable is connected). Select 16 : 9 to display the image so that it fills the screen with its top and bottom cropped out, 4 : 3 to display the entire image with black bands at either side.

  • Page 103: The Setup Menu

    The Setup Menu Using the Setup Menu Using the Setup Menu Display the setup menu. 1.1 Press MENU/OK to display the menu for the current mode. 1.2 Press the selector left to high- light a left tab. 1.3 Press the selector up or down to select 4.

  • Page 104: Setup Menu Options

    Setup Menu Options Setup Menu Options Default values are shown in square brackets [ ]. F DATE/TIME DATE/TIME Set the camera clock (P 14). N TIME DIFFERENCE TIME DIFFERENCE Switch the camera clock instantly from your home time zone to the local time at your desti- nation when traveling.

  • Page 105: R Reset

    R RESET RESET Reset all settings except F DATE/TIME, N TIME DIFFERENCE, O BACKGROUND COLOR, and Q VIDEO SYSTEM to default values. Highlight R RESET and press the selector right to display a confirmation dialog. Highlight OK and press MENU/OK. K FORMAT FORMAT If a memory card is inserted in the camera, this...

  • Page 106: Bframe No

    B FRAME NO. FRAME NO. New pictures are stored in im- age files named using a four- digit file number assigned by adding one to the last file number used. The file num- ber is displayed during play- back as shown at right. B FRAME NO. controls whether file numbering is reset to 0001 when a new memory card is inserted or the current mem- ory card or internal memory is formatted.

  • Page 107: I Playback Volume

    I PLAYBACK VOLUME PLAYBACK VOLUME Adjust the volume for movie and voice memo playback. J LCD BRIGHTNESS LCD BRIGHTNESS Control the brightness of the display. E EVF/LCD MODE EVF/LCD MODE Choose 30 fps to increase battery life, 50 fps for improved display quality.

  • Page 108: B Red Eye Removal

    B RED EYE REMOVAL RED EYE REMOVAL Choose ON to remove red-eye effects caused by the flash when shooting with Intelligent Face De- tection. 1 Notes • Red-eye reduction is performed only when a face is detected. • Red-eye removal is not available with RAW images. C AF ILLUMINATOR AF ILLUMINATOR If ON is selected, the AF-assist illuminator will light...

  • Page 109: Focus Check

    1 Notes • To convert RAW files for display on a computer, use the supplied RAW File Converter software. • Press the RAW button to temporarily change the re- cording format that has been set (P 18). 3 Cautions • RAW pictures cannot be recorded to internal memo- ry.

  • Page 110: S Custom Reset

    S CUSTOM RESET CUSTOM RESET Reset all settings for mode C. A confirmation dialog will be displayed, press the selector up or down to highlight OK and press MENU/OK. T BATTERY TYPE BATTERY TYPE Specify the type of battery used in the camera (P 9).

  • Page 111: 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) A/V cable HDTV (available from third-party suppliers) HDMI cable ■ ■ Printing Printing PictBridge-compatible printer (available from third-party suppliers) ■...

  • Page 112: Accessories From Fujifilm

    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 AC power adapter AC-5VX (requires...

  • Page 113: Caring For The Camera

    Any remaining stains can be removed by wiping gently with a piece of FUJIFILM lens-cleaning pa- per to which a small amount of lens-cleaning fluid has been applied. Care should be taken to avoid scratching the lens or monitor.

  • Page 114: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Power and Battery Problem Problem The batteries are exhausted. The batteries are not in the correct orienta- tion. The battery-chamber cover is not latched. Latch the battery-chamber cover. The camera does The AC power adapter and DC coupler are not turn on.
  • Page 115 Menus and Displays Problem Problem English is not selected for the L a Menus and displays are not in English. option in the setup menu. Shooting Problem Problem Memory is full. No picture is Memory is not formatted. taken when There is dirt on the memory card contacts.
  • Page 116 Problem Problem Face detection Intelligent Face Detection is not available in not available. the current shooting mode. The subject’s face is obscured by sunglasses, a hat, long hair, or other objects. The subject’s face occupies only a small area Intelligent No face is of the frame.
  • Page 117 Problem Problem The lens is dirty. The lens is blocked. Pictures are s is displayed during shooting and the fo- blurred. cus frame is displayed in red. Problem k is displayed during shooting. images A slow shutter speed is selected at high tem- peratures.
  • Page 118 Playback Problem Problem Pictures are The pictures were taken with a different make or grainy. model of camera. Pictures Playback zoom The picture has been saved at a, or is from an- unavailable. other make or model of camera. The camera is in silent mode. No sound in Playback volume is too low.
  • Page 119 Connections Problem Problem Monitor is off. The camera is connected to a TV. The camera is not properly connected. An A/V cable was connected during movie playback. No picture or Input on the television is set to “TV”. sound. The camera is not set to the correct video stan- dard.
  • Page 120 Remove and reinsert the batteries or discon- nect and reconnect the AC power adapter/ DC coupler. If the problem persists, contact your FUJIFILM dealer. The AC power adapter can be used with volt- ages of 100 – 240 V. Consult your travel agent for information on plug adapters.

  • Page 121: Warning Messages And Displays

    Clean the contacts with a soft, dry cloth. If the mes- sage is repeated, format the memory card (P 93). If the message persists, replace the memory card. Contact a FUJIFILM dealer. Unlock the memory card (P 10). Solution Solution...
  • Page 122 (P 93). If the message persists, replace the memory card. Use a compatible memory card. Contact a FUJIFILM dealer. Delete pictures or insert a memory card with more free space. Re-insert the memory card or turn the camera off and then on again.
  • Page 123 Choose fewer images. Remove protection before adding voice memos to or deleting pictures. The voice memo can not be played back. Contact a FUJIFILM dealer. picture. These pictures can not be cropped. Choose a smaller size. Copy the pictures to internal memory and create a new print order.
  • Page 124 Warning Warning b NO IMAGE The source selected for E COPY contains no images. a NO IMAGE PRESS AND HOLD An attempt was made to adjust the volume THE DISP BUTTON TO with the camera in silent mode. DEACTIVATE SILENT MODE A connection error occurred while pictures COMMUNICATION ERROR were being printed or copied to a computer or...

  • Page 125: 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 sizes. All figures are approximate; file size varies with the scene recorded, producing wide variations in the number of files that can be stored. The number of exposures or length remaining may not diminish at an even rate.

  • Page 126: Specifications

    Specifications System Model Digital Camera FinePix HS20EXR Effective pixels 16 million Image sensor -in., EXR CMOS with primary color filter Storage media • Internal memory (approx. 20 MB) File system Compliant with Design Rule for Camera File System (DCF), Exif 2.3, and Digital Print Order Format...
  • Page 127 System C (NATURAL & N), D (NATURAL LIGHT), L (PORTRAIT), Z (PORTRAIT ENHANCER), T (DOG), Scene modes m (CAT), M (LANDSCAPE), N (SPORT), O (NIGHT), H (NIGHT (TRIPOD)), U (FIREWORKS), Q (SUNSET), R (SNOW), V (BEACH), U (PARTY), V (FLOWER), W (TEXT) Picture stabilization Optical stabilization (image-sensor shift) •...
  • Page 128 System Shooting options Dynamic range, Intelligent Face Detection with red-eye removal, framing guideline, frame number memory, film simulation, histogram display, Pro low-light, Pro focus, motion panorama 360, Elec- tronic level Playback options Intelligent Face Detection, red-eye removal, micro thumbnail, multi-frame playback, image search, crop, resize, slide show, image rotation, voice memo, histogram display, exposure warning, favorites, photobook assist Other options...
  • Page 129 Power supply/other Power sources • AA alkaline batteries (×4) • AA lithium batteries (×4; available from third-party suppliers) • AA rechargeable nickel-metal hydride (Ni-MH) batteries (×4; available from third-party suppliers) • AC-5VX AC power adapter and CP-04 DC coupler (sold separately) Battery life (approximate number of frames that can Alkaline (type supplied with camera)
  • Page 130 • Specifications subject to change without notice; for the latest information, visit http://www.fujifilm.com/products/ digital_cameras/index.html. 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 131 Memo...
  • Page 132 7-3, AKASAKA 9-CHOME, MINATO-KU, TOKYO 107-0052, JAPAN http://www.fujifilm.com/products/digital_cameras/index.html...

  • Page 133: Restrictions On Camera Settings

    Restrictions on Camera Settings Shooting Mode and Camera Settings Shooting Mode and Camera Settings The options available in each shooting mode are listed below. Adv. Adv. Option Option R S S T T U U ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔...
  • Page 134 Adv. Adv. Option Option R S S T T U U ✔ ✔ ✔ AUTO AUTO ✔ ✔ ✔ AUTO (3200) AUTO (3200) ✔ ✔ ✔ AUTO (1600) AUTO (1600) ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ AUTO (800) AUTO (800) ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ AUTO (400) AUTO (400) 12800...
  • Page 135 Adv. Adv. Option Option R S S T T U U ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ AUTO AUTO ✔...
  • Page 136 Option Option R S S T T U U i 1920 1920 h 1280 1280 Y 640 × 480 640 × 480 Y 320 × 240 320 × 240 Y 320 × 112 320 × 112 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔...

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