Page 1 Basic Photography and Playback Thank you for your purchase of this product. This manual describes how to use your FUJIFILM FinePix J15fd digital camera and the sup- More on Photography plied software. Be sure that you have read and understood its con- tents before using the camera.
Page 2: For Your Safety
For Your Safety • Read Instructions: All the safety and op- Alternate Warnings: This video product erating instructions should be read is equipped with a three-wire ground- before the appliance is operated. ing-type plug, a plug having a third • Retain Instructions: The safety and (grounding) pin.
Page 3: Safety Notes
Do not allow water or foreign objects to enter the camera. If water or foreign objects get inside the camera, turn the camera off and remove the battery. Continued use of the camera can cause a fi re or electric shock. Contact your FUJIFILM dealer.
Page 4 Request regular internal testing and cleaning for your camera. Build-up of dust in your camera can cause a fi re or electric shock. Contact your FUJIFILM dealer to request internal cleaning every two years. Please note that this service is not free of charge.
Page 5 Using the Camera era is functioning normally. FUJIFILM To ensure that images are recorded Corporation can not accept liability correctly, do not subject the camera...
Page 6: Notices
NOTICES Notes on the Grant To comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules, this product must be used with a FUJIFILM-specifi ed ferrite-core A/V cable, USB cable, and DC supply cord. For Customers in Canada For Customers in Canada CAUTION: This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Page 7 Trademark Information Trademark Information and xD-Picture Card are trademarks of FUJIFILM Corporation. Ma- cintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S.A. and other countries. Microsoft, Windows, the Windows logo, Windows Vista and the Windows Vista logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
Page 8: Table Of Contents
Camera Q & A Find items by task. Camera Setup Camera Setup How do I set the camera clock? Can I set the clock to local time when I travel? How do I keep the monitor from turning off automatically? How do I stop the camera beeping and clicking? What are the parts of the camera called? What do the icons in the monitor mean?
Page 9 Viewing Pictures Viewing Pictures Question Question How do I view my pictures? How do I get rid of unwanted pictures? How do I delete a lot of pictures at once? Can I zoom in on pictures during playback? How do I view a lot of pictures at once? How do I view all pictures taken on the same day? Can I protect my pictures from accidental deletion? Can I hide the icons in the monitor when viewing my pictures?
Page 10 Table of Contents For Your Safety ... ii IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ... ii Safety Notes ... iii NOTICES ... vi Camera Q & A ...viii About This Manual ... xii Before You Begin n Before You Begi Introduction ... 1 Symbols and Conventions ...
Page 11 Caring for the Camera ...79 Troubleshootin Troubleshooting g Troubleshooting ...80 Warning Messages and Displays ...86 Appendix x Appendi Glossary ...90 Flash Mode and Shooting Mode ...91 Internal Memory/Memory Card Capacity ...92 Specifi cations ...93 FUJIFILM Digital Camera Worldwide Network ... 100 Table of Contents...
Page 12: Camera Q & A
About This Manual Before using your camera, read this manual and the warnings on pages ii–vii. For information on spe- cifi c topics, consult the sources below. ✔ ✔ Camera Q & A Camera Q & A ..pg. viii Know what you want to do but don’t know the name for it? Find the answer in “Camera Q &...
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. Shutter button ...15–16 J button ... 11 Flash ...24 Self-timer lamp ...27 Microphone ...37 Lens and lens cover ... 11 Monitor ...
Page 15: The Monitor
The Monitor The Monitor The following indicators may appear in the monitor during shooting and playback: ■ ■ Shooting Shooting ISO 100 ISO 100 12/31/2050 12/31/2050 12/31/2050 10 : 00 AM 10 : 00 AM F3.3 F3.3 -1 -1 * q: Indicates that no memory card is inserted and that pictures will be stored in the camera’s internal memory (pg.
Page 16: Charging The Battery
Charging the Battery The battery is not charged at shipment. Charge the battery before use. Place the battery in the charger. Insert the battery into the supplied BC-45A battery charger as shown, making sure that the battery is in the correct orientation. The BC-45A comes in one of two types, depend- ing on the country or region of sale: one with a built-in plug that plugs directly into the...
Page 17 Charge the battery. Charging is complete when the charging in- dicator turns off . A fully exhausted battery takes about 100 minutes to charge. Charging the Battery 3 Cautions: Caring for the Battery • Do not affi x stickers or other objects to the battery. Failure to observe this precaution could make it im- possible to remove the battery from the camera.
Page 18: Inserting The Battery
Inserting the Battery After charging the battery, insert it in the camera as described below. Open the battery-chamber cover. 1 Note Be sure the camera is off before opening the bat- tery-chamber cover. 3 Cautions • Do not open the battery-chamber cover when the camera is on.
Page 19 Inserting the Battery Close the battery-chamber cover. Removing the Battery After turning the camera off , open the battery-cham- ber cover, press the battery latch to the side, and slide the battery out of the camera as shown. Battery latch 3 Caution Turn the camera off before removing the battery.
Page 20: Inserting A Memory Card
Cards and SanDisk SD and SDHC memory cards have been tested and approved for use in the J15fd. 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 multimedia cards.
Page 21 ■ Inserting a Memory Card ■ Inserting a Memory Card Open the battery-chamber cover. Insert the memory card. Holding the memory card in the orientation shown below, slide it all the way in. Be sure card is in cor- rect orientation; do not insert at an angle or use force.
Page 22 • Do not affi x labels to memory cards. Peeling labels can cause camera malfunction. • FUJIFILM xD-Picture Cards are recommended. Results can not be guaranteed with xD-Picture Cards from other manufacturers. The camera can be used with both type M and type H xD-Picture Cards; note, however, that type H cards are not compatible with the optional DPC-UD1 xD-Picture Card USB drive.
Page 23: Turning The Camera On And Off
Turning the Camera on and Off Shooting Mode Shooting Mode Press the J button to turn the camera on. The lens will extend and the lens cover will open. Press J again to turn the camera off . 2 Tip: Switching to Playback Mode Press the H button to start playback.
Page 24: Date And Time
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 70). Choose a language. START MENU 1.1 Press the selector up, down, left, or right to highlight a lan- guage.
Page 25: Battery Level
Taking Pictures in AUTO Mode This section describes how to take pictures in AUTO mode. Turn the camera on. Press the J button to turn the camera 2 Tip: Intelligent Face Detection The fi rst time the camera is turned on, Intelligent Face Detection is automatically activated and the camera is optimized for taking portrait photographs.
Page 26 Frame the picture. Position the main subject in the focus area and use the zoom buttons to frame the pic- ture in the monitor. Press W to zoom out AUTO Zoom indicator Zoom in up to 3 × using optical zoom, or use digi- tal zoom (pg.
Page 27 The Framing Grid To display a framing grid or to view or hide other indi- cators in the monitor, press the DISP/BACK button. AUTO Indicators displayed AUTO To use the framing grid, position the main subject at the intersection of two lines or align one of the hori- zontal lines with the horizon.
Page 28 Shoot. Smoothly press the shutter button the rest of the way down to take the picture. 2 Tip: The Shutter Button The shutter button has two positions. Pressing the shutter button halfway (q) sets focus and exposure; to shoot, press the shutter button the rest of the way down (w).
Page 29: 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 H button. The most recent picture will be displayed in the monitor. 100-0001 100-0001 ISO 100 ISO 100 12 / 31 / 2050 12 / 31 / 2050 10 : 00 AM 10 : 00 AM...
Page 30: 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 to prevent the camera from focusing on the background. It can be used in tall and wide ori- entations and is available in AUTO, B, C, F, I, D, M, L, K, O, N, and B modes (pp.
Page 31 Frame the picture. If a face is detected, it will be indicated by a green border. If there is more than one face in the frame, the camera will select the face closest to the center; other faces are indicated by white borders.
Page 32 Shoot. Press the shutter button all the way down to shoot. 3 Caution If the subject moves as the shutter button is pressed, their face may not be in the area indicat- ed by the green border when the picture is taken. If R ON/V ON is se- lected, the picture will be processed to reduce...
Page 33: Focus Lock
Focus Lock To compose photographs with off -center subjects: Position the subject in the focus frame. AUTO Focus. Press the shutter button halfway to set fo- cus and exposure. Focus and exposure will remain locked while the shutter button is pressed halfway (AF/AE lock).
Page 34 Autofocus Although the camera boasts a high-precision autofocus system, it may be unable to focus on the subjects listed below. If the camera is unable to focus using autofocus, use focus lock (pg. 21) to focus on another subject at the same distance and then recompose the photograph.
Page 35: Close-Ups (Macro Mode)
G Close-ups (Macro Mode) Macro mode can be used for close-ups in AUTO, B, C, D, N, P, Q, and B modes (pp. 28–31). Macro mode is automatically selected in P and Q modes; to select macro mode in AUTO, B, C, D, N, and B modes, press the selector left (G).
Page 36: Flash Mode
T Using the Flash Use the fl ash when lighting is poor, for example when shooting at night or indoors under low light. To choose a fl ash mode, press the selector right (T). The fl ash mode changes each time the selector is pressed; in modes other than AUTO, the current mode is indicated by an icon in the monitor.
Page 37 T Using the Flash Using the Flash Red-Eye Removal When R ON/V ON is selected for Intelligent Face Detection (pg. 18), red-eye removal ( ) is avail- able in AUTO ( ), fi ll fl ash ( ), and slow sync ( ) modes.
Page 38: Self-Timer Mode
F Using the Self-Timer The camera off ers a ten-second timer that allows photographers to appear in their own photographs, and a two-second timer that can be used to avoid blur caused by the camera moving when the shutter button is pressed. The self-timer is available in all shooting modes. Set the timer.
Page 39 The self-timer lamp on the front of the camera will blink immediately before the picture is taken. If the two-second timer is selected, the self-timer lamp will blink as the timer counts down. Intelligent Face Detection Because it ensures that the faces of portrait subjects will be in focus, Intelligent Face Detection (pg. 18) is recom- mended when using the self-timer for group portraits or self-portraits.
Page 40: Shooting Mode
Shooting Mode Choose a shooting mode according to the scene or type of subject. Selecting a Shooting Mode Selecting a Shooting Mode Press MENU/OK to display the shoot- ing menu. SHOOTING MENU SHOOTING MODE FACE DETECTION QUALITY CONTINUOUS Press the selector up or down to highlight A SHOOTING MODE.
Page 41: Shooting Modes
Shooting Modes Shooting Modes A AUTO AUTO Choose for crisp, clear snapshots (pg. 13). This mode is recommended in most situations. B B BABY MODE BABY MODE Choose for natural skin tones when taking por- traits of infants. The fl ash turns off automatically. C ANTI-BLUR (Picture Stabilization) ANTI-BLUR (Picture Stabilization) Choose this mode for fast shutter speeds that...
Page 42 I NIGHT NIGHT Shutter speeds as slow as 4 s are used to record night and twilight scenes. Use of a tripod is recommended to prevent camera shake. D NATURAL LIGHT NATURAL LIGHT Capture natural light indoors, under low light, or where the fl ash can not be used.
Page 43 P FLOWER FLOWER Choose for vivid close-ups of fl owers. The camera focuses in the macro range and the fl ash turns off automatically. O PARTY PARTY Capture indoor background lighting under low-light condi- tions. N MUSEUM MUSEUM Choose where fl ash photogra- phy is prohibited or the sound of the shutter may be unwel- come.
Page 44: Playback Options
Playback Options To view the most recent picture in the monitor, press the H 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 45: Playback Zoom
Playback Zoom Playback Zoom Press T to zoom in on the picture currently dis- played full frame in the monitor; press W to zoom out. When the picture is zoomed in, the selector can be used to view areas of the image not cur- rently visible in the display.
Page 46: Sort By Date
Sort by Date Sort by Date Choose sort-by-date mode to view pictures taken on a selected date. Press DISP/BACK until the sort-by-date screen is displayed. 2050 12/29 12/30 12/31 1/14 Use the selector to highlight the ar- row (s) at the top left corner of the display.
Page 47: I Deleting Pictures
I 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 17). Note that deleted pictures can not be recovered. Copy important pictures to a computer or other storage device before proceeding.
Page 48 ■ ■ FRAME FRAME: Deleting Selected Images : Deleting Selected Images Selecting FRAME displays the dialog shown at right. Press the selector left or right to scroll through pictures and press MENU/OK to delete the current picture (the picture is deleted immediately; be careful not delete the wrong picture).
Page 49: A Recording Movies
A 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. Press MENU/OK to display the shooting menu and select A SHOOTING MODE > A MOVIE (pg.
Page 50 Press the shutter button all the way down to start recording. 1 Note Focus is set when recording begins; exposure and white balance are adjusted automatically throughout recording. The color and brightness of the image may vary from that displayed before recording begins. and time 2 Tip remaining are...
Page 51: H Viewing Movies
H Viewing Movies During playback (pg. 32), 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 Start/pause Press the selector down to start playback. playback Press again to pause.
Page 52: 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. Insert into A/V cable connector Press H 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 53: 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 Connect the supplied USB cable as shown and...
Page 54: 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 r and press MENU/OK to return to the PictBridge display (to print pictures without the date of recording, select PRINT WITHOUT DATE).
Page 55 Press MENU/OK to start printing. During Printing The message shown at right is displayed during printing. Press DISP/BACK to cancel before all pictures are printed (depending on the printer, printing may end before the current picture has printed). If printing is interrupted, press H to turn the camera off and then on again.
Page 56: Creating A Dpof Print Order
Creating a DPOF Print Order Creating a DPOF Print Order The K K PRINT ORDER (DPOF) option in the play- back menu can be used to create a digital “print order” for PictBridge-compatible printers (pg. 42) or devices that support DPOF. DPOF DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is stan- dard that allows pictures to be printed from...
Page 57 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 number of copies is 0. PRINT ORDER ( DPOF ) Total number of prints DPOF: 00001 Number of copies SHEETS...
Page 58 ■ ■ RESET ALL RESET ALL To cancel the current print order, select RESET ALL in the K PRINT ORDER (DPOF) menu. The confi rmation shown at right will be displayed; press MENU/OK to remove all pictures from the order. 1 Notes •...
Page 59: 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. connect the camera to the computer until installation is complete. Installing FinePixViewer Installing FinePixViewer FinePixViewer is available in Windows and Macintosh versions.
Page 60 Start the computer. If you are using Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP, or Windows Vista, 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 Vista If an AutoPlay dialog is displayed, click SETUP.exe.
Page 61 If prompted to install Windows Media Player or DirectX, follow the on-screen instructions to com- plete installation. When prompted, click Restart to restart the computer. Remove the installer CD from the CD-ROM drive and store the CD in a dry location out of direct sunlight in case you need to re-install the software.
Page 62 PowerPC or Intel Preinstalled version of Mac OS X version 10.3.9–10.4.11 OS OS (as of August 1, 2008; visit http://www.fujifilm.com for more information) 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 63 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 64: 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 (pg. 8). If no card is inserted, pictures will be copied from internal memory. 3 Caution Loss of power during transfer could result in loss of data or damage to internal memory or the memory card.
Page 65 3 Cautions • Use only memory cards that have been formatted in the camera and contain pictures taken with the camera. If a memory card containing a large num- ber of images is inserted, there may be a delay before FinePixViewer starts and FinePixViewer may be un- able to import or save images.
Page 66: Menus
The Shooting Menu The shooting menu is used to adjust settings for a wide range of shooting conditions. Using the Shooting Menu Using the Shooting Menu Press MENU/OK to display the shoot- ing menu. SHOOTING MENU SHOOTING MODE FACE DETECTION QUALITY CONTINUOUS 1 Note...
Page 67: Shooting Menu Options
Shooting Menu Options Shooting Menu Options Menu item Menu item Choose a shooting mode according to the type A SHOOTING MODE of subject (pg. 28). Turn Intelligent Face Detection and red-eye re- P FACE DETECTION moval on or off (pg. 18). Adjust ISO sensitivity (pg.
Page 68: B Iso
B ISO Control the camera’s sensitivity to light. Higher values can be used to reduce blur when lighting is poor; note, however, that mottling may appear in pictures taken at high sensitivities. If AUTO is se- lected, the camera will adjust sensitivity automatically in response to shooting conditions. In shooting modes other than B, sensitivity is set to AUTO;...
Page 69: C Quality
C C QUALITY QUALITY Choose the size and quality at which still pictures are recorded. Large pictures can be printed at large sizes with no drop in quality; small pictures require less memory, allowing more pictures to be recorded. Option Option Prints at sizes up to Prints at sizes up to...
Page 70: D Exp. Compensation
D EXP. COMPENSATION EXP. COMPENSATION Use exposure compensation when photograph- ing very bright, very dark, or high-contrast sub- jects. Choose positive (+) values to increase exposure Choose negative (–) values to reduce exposure 1 Notes • Exposure compensation is available in B mode only. •...
Page 71: E White Balance
E WHITE BALANCE WHITE BALANCE For natural colors, choose a setting that matches the light source (for an explanation of “white balance,” see the Glossary on page 90). Option Option AUTO White balance adjusted automatically. For subjects in direct sunlight. For subjects in the shade.
Page 72: G Continuous
G CONTINUOUS CONTINUOUS Select y TOP 3 to capture motion in a series of pictures. The camera takes up to three pictures while the shutter-release button is pressed. 1 Notes • The fl ash turns off automatically (pg. 24), and focus and exposure are determined by the fi rst frame in each series.
Page 73: The Playback Menu
The Playback Menu The playback menu is used to manage the pictures in internal memory or on the memory card. Using the Playback Menu Using the Playback Menu Press H to enter playback mode (pg. 32). Press MENU/OK to display the play- back menu.
Page 74: Playback Menu Options
Playback Menu Options Playback Menu Options The following options are available: Option Option IERASE Delete all or selected pictures (pg. 35). URED-EYE REMOVAL Create copies with reduced red eye (pg. 63). JSLIDE SHOW View pictures in a slide show (pg. 64). KPRINT ORDER (DPOF) Select pictures for printing on DPOF- and PictBridge-compatible devices (pg.
Page 75: U Red Eye Removal
U RED EYE REMOVAL RED EYE REMOVAL This option is used with pictures taken using Intelligent Face Detection to create copies that have been processed to remove red eye. Play the picture back in the monitor (pictures taken with Intelligent Face Detection are in- dicated by a R icon) and select U RED EYE REMOVAL in the playback menu (pg.
Page 76: J Slide Show
J 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 playback will begin automatically, and the slide show will continue when the movie ends.
Page 77: L Protect
L PROTECT PROTECT Protect pictures from accidental deletion. The fol- lowing options are available. ■ ■ FRAME FRAME Protect selected pictures. Press the selector left or right to dis- play the desired picture. PROTECT OK? UNPROTECT OK? CANCEL Picture not protected Protected picture Press MENU/OK to protect the picture.
Page 78: M Copy
M COPY COPY Copy pictures between internal memory and a memory card. Press the selector up or down to highlight q INTERNAL MEMORY t p CARD (copy pictures from internal memory to the memory card) or p CARD t q INTERNAL MEMORY (copy pictures from a memory card to internal mem- ory).
Page 79 ■ ■ FRAME FRAME Copy selected frames. Press the selector left or right to dis- play the desired picture. Press MENU/OK to copy the picture. Repeat steps 1–2 to copy additional images. Press DISP/BACK to exit when the operation is complete. ■...
Page 80: N Image Rotate
N IMAGE ROTATE IMAGE ROTATE By default, pictures taken in tall orientation are displayed in wide orientation. Use this option to display pictures in the correct orientation in the monitor. It has no eff ect on pictures displayed on a computer or other device. 1 Notes •...
Page 81: O Trimming
O TRIMMING TRIMMING To create a cropped copy of a picture, play the picture back and select O TRIMMING in the playback menu (pg. 61). Press the zoom buttons to zoom in and out and use the selector to scroll the picture un- til the desired portion is displayed (to exit to single-frame playback without creating a cropped copy, press DISP/BACK).
Page 82: 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 up or down to highlight H SET-UP. 1.3 Press the selector right to dis- play the setup menu.
Page 83: Setup Menu Options
Setup Menu Options Setup Menu Options Menu item Menu item Choose how long pictures are displayed after a IMAGE DISP. shooting (pg. 72). b FRAME NO. Choose how fi les are named (pg. 73). d DIGITAL ZOOM Enable or disable digital zoom (pg. 74). e LCD POWER SAVE Enable or disable monitor power saving (pg.
Page 84: Image Disp
The Setup Menu a IMAGE DISP. IMAGE DISP. Choose how long pictures are displayed in the monitor after shooting. • 3 SEC: Pictures are displayed for about 3 s before being recorded to the memory card. • 1.5 SEC: Pictures are displayed for about 1.5 s before being recorded to the memory card. 1 Note The colors displayed at settings of 3 SEC and 1.5 SEC may diff er from those in the fi nal picture.
Page 85: Frame No
b FRAME NO. FRAME NO. New pictures are stored in image fi les named using a four-digit fi le num- ber assigned by adding one to the last fi le number used. The fi le num- ber is displayed during playback as shown at right. FRAME NO. controls whether fi le numbering is reset to 0001 when a new memory card is in- serted or the current memory card or internal memory is formatted.
Page 86: Digital Zoom
d DIGITAL ZOOM DIGITAL ZOOM If ON is selected, pressing T at the maximum opti- cal zoom position will trigger digital zoom, further magnifying the image. To cancel digital zoom, zoom out to the minimum digital zoom position and press W. AUTO Zoom indicator, DIGITAL ZOOM off...
Page 87: Format
k FORMAT FORMAT Format internal memory or a memory card. If a memory card is inserted in the camera, p will be displayed in the dia- log shown at right and this op- tion will format the memory card. If no memory card is inserted, q will be displayed and this op- tion will format internal memory.
Page 88: Time Difference
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 and your home time zone. 1.1 Press the selector up or down to highlight X LOCAL.
Page 89: Optional Accessories
Optional Accessories The camera supports a wide range of accessories from FUJIFILM and other manufacturers. The follow- ing accessories were available as of August 2008. ■ ■ Audio/Visual Audio/Visual TV (available from third- party suppliers) Audio/visual output ■ ■ Printing...
Page 90: Accessories From Fujifilm
Accessories from FUJIFILM Accessories from FUJIFILM As of August 2008, the following optional accessories were available from FUJIFILM. For the latest in- formation on the accessories available in your region, check with your local FUJIFILM representative or visit http://www.fujifilm.com/products/digital_cameras/index.html. • xD-Picture Cards: Choose from 128 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB cards. Both type M and type H xD-Picture Cards can be used;...
Page 91: 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 fl uid has been applied. Care should be taken to avoid scratching the lens or monitor.
Page 92: Troubleshooting
Charge the battery at room temperature. Clean the terminals with a soft, dry cloth. The battery has reached the end of its charging life. Purchase a new battery. If the battery still fails to charge, contact your FUJIFILM dealer. Solution Solution Page...
Page 93 Menus and Displays Problem Problem Menus and displays are English is not selected for the l r not in English. option in the setup menu. Shooting Problem Problem Memory is full. Memory is not formatted. No picture is There is dirt on the memory card contacts. taken when the shutter button is The memory card is damaged.
Page 94 Problem Problem The camera is in G, H, J, P, Q, or A Face detection not available. 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 de- of the frame.
Page 95 Problem Problem The lens is dirty. The lens is blocked. Pictures are Problem blurred. f is displayed during shooting. images g is displayed during shooting. Pictures are The ambient temperature is high and the mottled. subject is poorly lit. Playback Problem Problem Pictures are...
Page 96 Connections Problem Problem The camera is not properly connected. The supplied A/V cable was connected dur- ing movie playback. No picture or Input on the television is set to “TV”. sound. The camera is not set to the correct video standard.
Page 97 Possible cause Possible cause Remove and reinsert the battery. Charge the battery or insert a fully-charged spare battery. Remove and reinsert the battery. If the problem persists, contact your FUJIFILM dealer. Troubleshooting Solution Solution Page Page 4, 6...
Page 98: Warning Messages And Displays
Clean the contacts with a soft, dry cloth. If the mes- sage is repeated, format the memory card (pg. 75). If the message persists, replace the memory card. Contact a FUJIFILM dealer (pg. 100). Unlock the memory card (pg. 8). Use the camera to format the memory card (pg. 75).
Page 99 Clean the contacts with a soft, dry cloth. If the mes- sage is repeated, format the memory card (pg. 75). If the message persists, replace the memory card. Contact a FUJIFILM dealer (pg. 100). Delete pictures or insert a memory card with more free space.
Page 100 Warning Warning The camera has run out of frame numbers FRAME NO. FULL (current frame number is 999-9999). Date for which more than 4,999 pictures exist TOO MANY FRAMES selected in sort-by-date view. CANNOT DETECT Red-eye reduction can not be applied to the CANNOT EXECUTE selected picture or movie.
Page 101 Warning Warning PRINTER ERROR Printer out of paper or ink, or other printer er- ror. PRINTER ERROR RESUME? An attempt was made to print a movie, a pic- CAN NOT BE PRINTED ture not created with the camera, or a picture in a format not supported by the printer.
Page 102: 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 103: Flash Mode And Shooting Mode
Flash Mode and Shooting Mode The fl ash modes available depend on the shooting mode (pg. 28) and the option selected for P FACE DETECTION. ■ PFACE DETECTION: R ON V OFF or OFF Flash mode AUTO B B Flash mode ✔...
Page 104: 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 quali- ties. 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 105: Specifi Cations
Eff ective pixels 8.15 million pixels -inch Storage media Internal memory (approx. 8 MB)/xD-Picture Card (16/32/64/128/256/512 MB/1 GB/2 GB)/ SD/SDHC Memory Card (FUJIFILM recommendation (p. 8)) File format Still image: DCF-compliant Movie: AVI format, Motion JPEG Audio: Monaural sound Number of recorded pixels Still image: 3264 ×...
Page 106 System B (BABY MODE) /C (ANTI-BLUR) /F (PORTRAIT) /G (LANDSCAPE) /H (SPORT) /I (NIGHT) / Scene position D (NATURAL LIGHT) /M (BEACH) /L (SNOW) /J (FIREWORKS) /K (SUNSET) /P (FLOWER) / O (PARTY) /N (MUSEUM) /Q (TEXT) Exposure compensation –2 EV to +2 EV in Intelligent Face Detection Available Shutter speed...
Page 107 System Movie 640 × 480 pixels (m) / 320 × 240 pixels (n) (30 frames per second with monaural sound) A movie recording will stop automatically when a movie fi le becomes approx. 2GB. If you want to continue recording, press the shutter button again. The available recording time is displayed based on approx.
Page 108 Power supply/other Power supply Rechargeable Battery NP-45 Guide to the number of available frames for battery operation According to the CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association) standard procedure for measuring digital still camera battery consumption (extract): When using a battery, use the battery supplied with the camera. The storage media should be xD- Picture Card.
Page 109 BC-45A battery charger Rated input 100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Input capacity 7.0 VA (100 V)/10.8 VA (240 V) Rated output 4.2 V DC, 550 mA Supported batteries NP-45 rechargeable batteries Charging time Approx. 100 minutes Dimensions (W × H × D) 101.7 mm ×...
Page 110 Notes on the Battery and Battery Charger • The battery and charger may become warm to the touch during charging. This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. If possible, charge the battery in a well-ventilated location. • The battery charger may vibrate when in use. This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. •...
Page 111 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. This is normal for this type of monitor and does not indicate a malfunction;...
Page 112: Fujifilm Digital Camera Worldwide Network
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Page 114 Phocidis SARL Technical support TEL 46 8 506 141 70 kamera@fujifilm.se Repair service TEL 46 8 506 513 54 kameraverkstaden@fujifilm.se Technical support & repairs TEL +41 44 855 5154 RepairCenter@fujifilm.ch Technical support TEL +31(0)102812500 helpdesk@fujifilm-digital.nl Repair service TEL +31(0)102812520 camerareparaties@fujifilm-digital.nl Technical support TEL +90 212 696 5090 csarp@fujifilm.com.tr...
Page 115 Repair service TEL 603-55698388 camera@fujifilm.com.my Technical support TEL 632-7436601~06 info@yklcolor.com digital@yklcolor.com Repair service TEL 632-7436601~06 techop_services@yklcolor.com Technical support & repairs TEL 65-6380 5557 service@fujifilm.com.sg Technical support TEL +82-2-3282-7363 photo@fujifilm.co.kr Repair service TEL +82-2-701-1472 1bowl@hanmail.net TEL +82-2-2203-1472 nurijili@hanmail.net Repair service TEL +82-51-806-1472 merahan@yahoo.co.kr Technical support &...
Page 116: End User License Agreement
All copyrights and other proprietary rights to Software and Documentation are ORPORATION PLEASE READ THIS END USER owned and retained by FUJIFILM or the third party suppliers as indicated on or in CD-ROM ONLY IF YOU CON Software or Documentation. Nothing contained herein shall be construed, expressly...

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