FujiFilm FinePix S8000W Series Ower's Manual

FujiFilm FinePix S8000W Series Ower's Manual

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BL03601-100

DIGITAL CAMERA

Before You Begin
FINEPIX S8000W Series
First Steps
Owner's Manual
Basic Photography and Playback
Thank you for your purchase of this prod-
More on Photography
uct. This manual describes how to use your
FUJIFILM digital camera and the supplied
software. Be sure that you have read and
More on Playback
understood its contents and the warnings
in "For Your Safety" (P ii) before using the
Wireless Networks
camera.
Movies
Connections
For information on related products, visit our website at
http://www.fujifilm.com/products/digital_cameras/index.html
Menus
Technical Notes
Troubleshooting/Appendix

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  • Page 1: Digital Camera

    Thank you for your purchase of this prod- More on Photography uct. This manual describes how to use your FUJIFILM digital camera and the supplied software. Be sure that you have read and More on Playback understood its contents and the warnings in “For Your Safety”...
  • Page 2: For Your Safety

    For Your Safety IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Read Instructions: All the safety and not defeat the safety purpose of the This video product should never be appliance operating instructions should be polarized plug. placed near or over a radiator or heat and cart com- read before the appliance is oper- register.
  • Page 3 For Your Safety Power Lines: An outside antenna sys- Replacement Parts: When replace- Service Service tem should not be located in the ment parts are required, be sure Cleaning: Unplug this video product Servicing: Do not attempt to service vicinity of overhead power lines or the service technician has used from the wall outlet before clean- this video product yourself as open-...
  • Page 4: Be Sure To Read This Notes Before Using

    Circular icons with a diagonal bar tell you that the action indicated is shock. prohibited (“Prohibited”). • If the cord is damaged, contact your FUJIFILM dealer. Filled circles with an exclamation mark tell you an action that must be Do not place the camera on an unstable surface.
  • Page 5 Memory Card, seek medical attention or call an Build-up of dust in your camera can cause a fire or electric shock. emergency number. • Contact your FUJIFILM dealer to request internal cleaning every 2 years. • Please note this is not a free of charge service.
  • Page 6 For Your Safety ■ Battery Life If you are using a heating pad, take • Dispose of used battery promptly. Power Supply and Battery care not to place the battery di- At normal temperatures, the bat- • Do not drop the battery or other- * Confirm your battery type before read- rectly against the pad.
  • Page 7 “memory” suffer from the prob- for which they can be used may be • Turn off the FUJIFILM Digital cam- the batteries by placing them in- lem of only providing power for a shortened as a result.
  • Page 8 ■ Explanation of Color Television System xD-Picture Card and E are trade- humming. This is normal. tected under copyright laws is only marks of FUJIFILM Corporation. The NTSC: National Television System • If used near a radio, the AC power permissible within the restrictions...
  • Page 9 United States embargoes goods. tions. Confirm that the RFID transmitter is not in operation before using • Use only as part of a wireless network. FUJIFILM does not accept liability for this device. Should you observe that the device causes interference in damages resulting from unauthorized use.
  • Page 10: About This Manual

    About This Manual Before using the camera, read this manual and the warnings on pages ii–ix. For information on specific topics, consult the sources below. ✔ ✔ Table of Contents ✔ ✔ Troubleshooting ..........P P xi xi ..........P P 118 Table of Contents ..........
  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents For Your Safety ................. ii More on Photography More on Photography IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........ii Shooting Mode ................22 Be sure to read this notes before using ........ iv M SCENE RECOGNITION..........22 About This Manual ................x B AUTO ..................22 Adv.
  • Page 12 Table of Contents More on Playback More on Playback Movies Movies Playback Options ................53 Recording Movies ................67 Playback Zoom ................53 Movie Frame Size .................68 I Favorites: Rating Pictures ............54 a Viewing Movies ................69 Multi-Frame Playback ..............55 Connections Connections Viewing Panoramas ..............56 Viewing Pictures on TV ...............70 k PhotoBook Assist ..............57 Connecting the Camera to High Definition (HD) TVs ..70...
  • Page 13 Table of Contents Menus Menus Using the Menus: Playback Mode ..........90 Using the Playback Menu............90 Using the Menus: Shooting Mode .........81 Playback Menu Options .............91 Using the Shooting Menu ............81 U LOCATION INFO COPY ............92 Shooting Menu Options ............82 i MOVIE EDIT ................93 N ISO ....................84 j MARK FOR UPLOAD ............94 O IMAGE SIZE ................84...
  • Page 14 The Setup Menu ................104 Technical Notes Technical Notes Using the Setup Menu............. 104 Optional Accessories ..............115 Setup Menu Options ..............105 Accessories from FUJIFILM .............116 N TIME DIFFERENCE ............108 Caring for the Camera ...............117 r WIRELESS SETTINGS ............109 Troubleshooting/Appendix Troubleshooting/Appendix s PC AUTO SAVE SETTING ..........
  • Page 15: Introduction

    Introduction Symbols and Conventions Symbols and Conventions The following symbols are used in this manual: 3: This information should be read before use to ensure correct operation. 1: Points to note when using the camera. 2: Additional information that may be helpful when using the camera. P: Other pages in this manual on which related information may be found.
  • Page 16: Parts Of The Camera

    Introduction Parts of the Camera Parts of the Camera For more information, refer to the page listed to the right of each item. Microphone ........67, 102 I (burst mode) button ......48 Flash ..............40 G switch ..........14 Strap eyelet ............ 8 Flash pop-up button......40 Diopter adjustment control ....
  • Page 17 Introduction Electronic viewfinder ....6 Battery-chamber latch ....9 Selector button (see below) EVF/LCD (display selection) button ..6 Monitor ........... 4 t (movie recording) button .....67 a (playback) button ....21, 53 DISP (display)/BACK button ..............19 Terminal cover ....70, 71, 79 Tripod mount Memory card slot ......12 Speaker ........
  • Page 18: Camera Displays

    Introduction Camera Displays Camera Displays The following indicators may appear during shooting and playback. The indicators displayed vary with camera settings. ■ ■ Shooting Shooting Number of available frames ... 130 Date and time ..........15 Movie mode ..........68 Latitude and longitude ....... 64 Focus warning ...........19 Shutter speed and aperture .....31 DATE...
  • Page 19 Introduction Hiding and Viewing Indicators Press DISP/BACK to cycle through shooting and playback indicators as follows: • Shooting: Indicators displayed/indicators hidden/best framing/HD framing/histogram • Playback: Indicators displayed/indicators hidden/I favorites (P 54)/photo info Histograms Histograms show the distribution of tones in the im- 100-0001 4:3 N age.
  • Page 20 Introduction 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. To switch between the monitor and electronic viewfinder, press the EVF/LCD button (your selection remains in effect when the camera is turned off or the mode dial is rotated to another setting).
  • Page 21: The Mode Dial

    Introduction The Mode Dial The Mode Dial To select a shooting mode, align the mode icon with the mark next to the mode dial. P, S, A, M: Select for full control over cam- era settings, including aperture (M and A) M (SCENE RECOGNITION): A “point- and/or shutter speed (M and S) (P 31).
  • Page 22: The Strap And Lens Cap

    The Strap and Lens Cap Attaching the Strap Attaching the Strap The Lens Cap The Lens Cap Attach the strap to the two strap eyelets as shown Attach the lens cap as shown. below. To avoid losing the lens cap, pass the supplied string through the eyelet ( q ) and secure the lens cap to the strap ( w ).
  • Page 23: Inserting The Batteries

    Inserting the Batteries The camera takes four AA alkaline, lithium, or rechargeable Ni-MH batteries. A set of four alkaline bat- teries is supplied with the camera. Insert the batteries in the camera as described below. Open the battery-chamber cover. Insert the batteries. Slide the battery-cham- Insert the batteries in the ber latch in the direction...
  • Page 24 Inserting the Batteries Close the battery-chamber cover. Choosing the Battery Type Close the battery-cham- After replacing the batteries SET-UP BATTERY TYPE ber cover and slide it in with batteries of a different type, LITHIUM ALKALINE select the battery type using until the latch clicks into NI-MH the T BATTERY TYPE option...
  • Page 25: 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 cam- era. A complete list of approved memory cards is available at http://www.fujifilm.com/products/digital_ cameras/index.html. Operation is not guaranteed with other cards. The camera can not be used with xD-Picture Cards or MultiMediaCard (MMC) devices.
  • Page 26 Inserting a Memory Card ■ ■ Inserting a Memory Card Inserting a Memory Card Open the battery-chamber cover. Close the battery-chamber cover. Close the battery-cham- ber cover and slide it in Be sure the camera is off until the latch clicks into before opening the bat- place.
  • Page 27 Inserting a Memory Card • 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 28: Turning The Camera On And Off

    Turning the Camera On and Off Shooting Mode Shooting Mode Playback Mode Playback Mode Slide the G switch in the direction shown To turn the camera on and begin playback, press the a button for about a second. below. The lens will extend automatically. Press the a button again or slide the G switch to turn the camera off.
  • Page 29: 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 105). Choose a language. 1.1 Press the selector up or down to highlight a language. START MENU ENGLISH FRANCAIS...
  • Page 30: Taking Pictures In M (Scene Recognition) Mode

    Taking Pictures in M (Scene Recognition) Mode This section describes how to take pictures in M mode. Turn the camera on. Slide the G switch to turn the camera In this mode, the camera au- tomatically analyzes the com- position and selects a scene according to shooting condi- tions and the type of subject: Selected scene...
  • Page 31 Taking Pictures in M (Scene Recognition) Mode Check the battery level. Frame the picture. Check the battery level in the display. Use the zoom control or side lever to frame the picture in the display. Select W to zoom out Select T to zoom in Zoom indicator Indicator...
  • Page 32 Taking Pictures in M (Scene Recognition) Mode Holding the Camera • When the side lever is set to H, M or L, the side lever Hold the camera steady with functions as same as the zoom lever. both hands and brace your •...
  • Page 33 Taking Pictures in M (Scene Recognition) Mode Focus. Silent Mode Press the shutter button halfway In situations in which camera sounds or lights may be unwelcome, hold the DISP/BACK button down until to focus. o is displayed (note that silent mode is not available during movie or voice memo playback).
  • Page 34 Taking Pictures in M (Scene Recognition) Mode Shoot. The Indicator Lamp Smoothly press the shutter button the rest of the way down to take Indicator lamp the picture. 2 The Shutter Button The indicator lamp shows camera status as follows: The shutter button has two positions.
  • Page 35: Viewing Pictures

    Viewing Pictures Pictures can be viewed in the monitor. When taking important photographs, take a test shot and check the results. Press the a button. Deleting Pictures To delete the picture currently displayed in the monitor, press the selector up ( The following dialog will be displayed.
  • Page 36: 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 (P 7). The following modes are available: M SCENE RECOGNITION SCENE RECOGNITION Adv. Adv.
  • Page 37 Shooting Mode ■ ■ a a ADVANCED FILTER ADVANCED FILTER Take photos with filter effects. Select a filter effect and press MENU/OK. Depending on the subject and camera settings, images may in some cases be grainy or vary in brightness and hue.
  • Page 38 Shooting Mode ■ ■ j ■ ■ k j PRO LOW-LIGHT k HDR PRO LOW-LIGHT Each time the shutter button Each time the shutter button is pressed, the cam- is pressed, the camera makes era takes a series of shots, each with different four exposures and combines exposure.
  • Page 39 Shooting Mode ■ ■ C ■ ■ B C Natural & Natural & N N B Zoom Bracketing Zoom Bracketing This mode helps ensure good results with back- Each time the shutter button is pressed, the cam- lit subjects and in other situations with difficult era takes three pictures: one at the current zoom lighting.
  • Page 40 Shooting Mode ■ ■ i i I INDIVID. SHUTTER 3D The first shot will be shown superimposed on NDIVID. SHUTTER 3D the view through the lens. Using it as a guide, Take two shots from different angles to create a frame the second shot and press the shutter 3D image.
  • Page 41: Sp Scene Position

    TION option in the shooting menu to choose the W3 digital camera, will display the images in 3D. scene assigned to the SP position on the mode • 3D prints can be ordered from http://www.fujifilm. dial. com/3d/print/ • The supplied software displays 3D anaglyph images.
  • Page 42 Shooting Mode Scene Scene Description Description PORTRAIT Choose this mode for soft-toned portraits with natural skin tones. D BABY MODE Choose for natural skin tones when taking portraits of infants. The flash turns off automatically. K SMILE&SHOOT The shutter is released automatically when Intelligent Face Detection detects a smiling face. LANDSCAPE Choose this mode for crisp, clear daylight shots of buildings and landscapes.
  • Page 43: Motion Panorama 360

    Shooting Mode r MOTION PANORAMA 360 Pan the camera in the di- MOTION PANORAMA 360 rection shown by the arrow. Follow an on-screen guide Shooting ends automati- to take photos that will cally when the progress bar automatically be joined is full and the panorama is to form a panorama.
  • Page 44 Shooting Mode For Best Results • Panoramas are created from multiple frames. The For best results, move the camera in a small circle at camera may in some cases record a greater or lesser a steady speed, keeping the camera horizontal and angle than selected or be unable to stitch the frames being careful only to pan in the direction shown by together perfectly.
  • Page 45: P: Program Ae

    Shooting Mode P: PROGRAM AE : PROGRAM AE Program Shift Rotate the command dial to choose the desired com- In this mode, the camera sets exposure automati- bination of shutter speed and aperture. The default cally. If desired, you can choose different com- values can be restored by raising the flash or turning binations of shutter speed and aperture that will the camera off.
  • Page 46: S: Shutter Priority Ae

    Shooting Mode S: SHUTTER PRIORITY AE : SHUTTER PRIORITY AE A A : APERTURE PRIORITY AE : APERTURE PRIORITY AE Choose the shutter speed using the command Choose the aperture using the command dial, dial, while the camera adjusts aperture for opti- while the camera adjusts shutter speed for opti- mal exposure.
  • Page 47: M: Manual

    Shooting Mode M: MANUAL : MANUAL • Noise in the form of randomly-spaced bright pixels In this mode, you choose both shutter speed and may occur in long exposures. aperture. If desired, exposure can be altered from • The shutter speed is restricted depending on the ISO the value suggested by the camera.
  • Page 48: C: Custom Mode

    Shooting Mode C: CUSTOM MODE : CUSTOM MODE In P, S, A and M modes, the K CUSTOM SET option in the shooting menu (P 83) can be used to save current camera and menu settings. These settings are recalled whenever the mode dial is rotated to C (cus- tom mode).
  • Page 49: Intelligent Face Detection

    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 background. Turn Intelligent Face Detection on.
  • Page 50: Blink Detection

    Intelligent Face Detection Blink Detection Blink Detection Intelligent Face Detection Intelligent Face Detection is If an option other than OFF is selected for 7 7 7 recommended when using A IMAGE DISP. (P 110), a warning will be dis- the self-timer for group- or played if the camera detects subjects who may self-portraits (P 42).
  • Page 51: Focus Lock

    Focus Lock To compose photographs with off-center subjects: Position the subject in the focus frame. Recompose the picture. Keeping the shutter button pressed halfway, recompose the picture. Focus. Press the shutter button halfway to set fo- cus and exposure. Focus and exposure will Shoot.
  • Page 52 Focus Lock Autofocus The AF-Assist Illuminator Although the camera boasts a high-precision autofo- If the subject is poorly lit, the AF-assist illuminator will cus system, it may be unable to focus on the subjects light to assist the focus operation when the shutter listed below.
  • Page 53: 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. Choose from F (macro mode), G (super macro mode), or OFF (macro mode off) 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 54: N Using The Flash (Intelligent Flash)

    N Using the Flash (Intelligent Flash) When the flash is used, the camera’s Intelligent Flash system instantly analyzes the scene based on such factors as the brightness of the subject, its position in the frame, and its distance from the camera. Flash output and sensitivity are adjusted to ensure that the main subject is correctly exposed while preserving the effects of ambient background lighting, even in dimly-lit indoor scenes.
  • Page 55 N Using the Flash (Intelligent Flash) Focus. Press the shutter button halfway to focus. If the flash will fire, p will be displayed when the shutter button is pressed halfway. At slow shutter speeds, k will appear in the display to warn that pictures may be blurred; use of a tripod is recommended. Shoot.
  • Page 56: J Using The Self-Timer

    J Using the Self-Timer The camera offers 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. Set the timer.
  • Page 57 J Using the Self-Timer 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 (P 35) is recom- mended when using the self-timer for group portraits or self-portraits.
  • Page 58: Z Instant Zoom

    Z INSTANT ZOOM In instant zoom, the area surrounding the frame is visible in the display. Use to frame erratically moving subjects such as children, pets, and athletes at sporting events. Position the subject in the focus frame. Select a framed area to enlarge by press- Use the zoom control to frame the subject in ing e or f, and then press the MENU/OK the center of the display.
  • Page 59 Z INSTANT ZOOM ■ ■ INTELLIGENT DIGITAL ZOOM Select a framed area to enlarge by press- INTELLIGENT DIGITAL ZOOM ing e or f, and then press the MENU/OK Enable digital zoom. Select ON for the R INTELLIGENT DIGITAL button. The camera will zoom to the maximum opti- ZOOM option in the setup menu (P 112).
  • Page 60 Z INSTANT ZOOM 2 Intelligent Face Detection Frame the picture. Intelligent Face Detection will not detect faces outside Use the zoom control to choose the area the selected frame. that will be included in the final photograph. • Pictures taken using the instant zoom are lower qual- ity than pictures taken using normal zoom.
  • Page 61: The Fn Button

    The Fn Button The role played by the Fn button can be selected using the F Fn BUTTON option in the setup menu (P 106). The following options are available: ISO (P 84)/IMAGE SIZE (P 84)/IMAGE QUALITY (P 85)/WHITE BALANCE (P 86)/ Fn button FINEPIX COLOR (P 86)/PHOTOMETRY (P 87)/AF MODE (P 88)/FACE DETECTION (P 35)/ INSTANT ZOOM (P 44)/LOCATION INFO SEARCH (P...
  • Page 62: I Continuous Shooting (Burst Mode)

    I Continuous Shooting (Burst Mode) Capture motion or automatically vary selected settings over a series of pictures. Press the I button and choose • Focus and exposure are determined by the first frame from the following options: in each series. The flash turns off automatically; the previously-selected flash mode is restored when con- tinuous shooting is turned off.
  • Page 63 I Continuous Shooting (Burst Mode) ■ ■ P P BEST FRAME CAPTURE Highlight the number of BEST FRAME CAPTURE Shots per burst shots and press the selec- The camera takes a series of pictures, starting CONTINUOUS SHOOTING SETUP tor right. Press the selector before and ending after the shutter button is –1S SHUTTER...
  • Page 64 I Continuous Shooting (Burst Mode) ■ ■ O Take photographs. The camera begins record- O AE BKT AE BKT ing while the shutter button is pressed half- Each time the shutter button is pressed, the way, and completes the burst when the shut- camera takes three shots: one using the metered ter button is pressed all the way down.
  • Page 65: Exposure Compensation

    d Exposure Compensation Use exposure compensation when photographing very bright, very dark, or high-contrast subjects. Press the d button. Return to shooting mode. Press the d button to return to shooting The exposure indicator will be displayed. mode. Take pictures. Exposure indicator 1200 F3.3...
  • Page 66 d Exposure Compensation Choosing an Exposure Compensation Value • Backlit subjects: choose values from + EV to +1 • Highly reflective subjects or very bright scenes (e.g., snowfields): +1 EV • Scenes that are mostly sky: +1 EV • Spotlit subjects (particularly if photographed against dark backgrounds): – •...
  • Page 67: Playback Options

    Playback Options To view the most recent picture in the monitor, Playback Zoom Playback Zoom press the a button. Select T to zoom in on pictures displayed in sin- gle-frame playback; select W to zoom out. When 100-0001 100-0001 the picture is zoomed in, the selector can be used to view areas of the image not currently visible in the display.
  • Page 68: I Favorites: Rating Pictures

    Playback Options I Favorites: Rating Pictures Favorites: Rating Pictures Intelligent Face Detection Pictures taken with Intelligent To rate the picture currently displayed in full-frame Face Detection (P 35) are indi- playback, press DISP/BACK and press the selector cated by a g icon. Press the up and down to select from zero to five stars.
  • Page 69: Multi-Frame Playback

    Playback Options Multi-Frame Playback Multi-Frame Playback To change the number of images dis- Use the selector to highlight images and press played during playback, select W. MENU/OK to view the highlighted image full frame. In the nine- and hundred-frame displays, press the selector up or down to view more pictures.
  • Page 70: Viewing Panoramas

    Viewing Panoramas If you press the selector down when a panorama is displayed full frame, the camera will play back the picture from left to right or from bottom to top. PLAY STOP PAUSE The following operations can be performed during playback: Operation Operation Button...
  • Page 71: Photobook Assist

    k PhotoBook Assist Create books from your favorite photos. Creating a PhotoBook Creating a PhotoBook Select k PHOTOBOOK ASSIST in the play- Scroll through the images and press the selec- back menu. tor up to select or deselect the current image for inclusion in the book.
  • Page 72: Viewing Photobooks

    k PhotoBook Assist Press MENU/OK. The new book will be Viewing PhotoBooks Viewing PhotoBooks added to the list in the photobook Highlight a book in the photobook assist menu assist menu. and press MENU/OK to display the book, then press the selector left and right to scroll through the •...
  • Page 73: Image Search

    b Image Search Search for pictures by date, subject, scene, file type, and rating. Select IMAGE SEARCH in the playback Select a search condition. Only pic- menu. tures that match the search condi- tion will be displayed. To delete or Highlight one of the following op- protect selected pictures or to view tions and press MENU/OK:...
  • Page 74: A Deleting Pictures

    A Deleting Pictures To delete individual pictures, multiple selected pictures, or all pictures, ERASE press the selector up (b), and choose from the options below. Note FRAME SELECTED FRAMES that deleted pictures can not be recovered. Copy important pictures to a ALL FRAMES computer or other storage device before proceeding.
  • Page 75: Uploading Pictures

    Connect via a wireless network to upload pictures to smartphones or tablets or to remotely browse the pictures on the camera and select images for download. Before proceeding, download the free FUJIFILM Camera Application app and install it on your smartphone or tablet. To download the app or view infor- mation on using FUJIFILM Camera Application, visit http://app.fujifilm-dsc.com/app.
  • Page 76 Uploading Pictures • Pictures can also be uploaded to devices running the FUJIFILM Photo Receiver app. • Before uploading pictures, be sure that the remaining battery level is enough. Do not turn the camera off or open the battery-chamber cover while upload is in progress.
  • Page 77: Location Data

    The U GEOTAGGING SET-UP > LOCATION INFO SEARCH option in the setup menu can be used to download location data from smartphones running the free FUJIFILM Camera Application app. The location data can then be added to pictures as they are taken. To download the app or view informa- tion on using FUJIFILM Camera Application, visit http://app.fujifilm-dsc.com/app.
  • Page 78: Recording Location Data With Pictures

    Location Data Recording Location Data with Pictures Recording Location Data with Pictures To save location data with new pictures: Download data on your current location from a smartphone (P 63). Select ON for U GEOTAGGING SET-UP > GEOTAGGING. Take pictures. The location data acquired in Step 2 will be added to the new images. The camera will display the latitude and longitude of the most recently acquired lo- cation.
  • Page 79 Location Data To disable geotagging, select OFF for U GEOTAGGING SET-UP > GEOTAGGING. To choose whether the cam- era displays the current location, use U GEOTAGGING SET-UP > LOCATION INFO. The camera uses the most recently downloaded data; if you have changed your location since you last took a pic- ture, download data for the current location before shooting.
  • Page 80: Saving Pictures To A Computer

    Saving Pictures to a Computer Follow the steps below to save pictures to a computer over a wireless network. Before proceeding, install the free FUJIFILM PC AutoSave application to the destination computer and adjust settings as desired. Visit the following website for information on downloading FUJIFILM PC AutoSave and adjusting settings: http://app.fujifilm-dsc.com/pc/.
  • Page 81: 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). y REC icon Number of photos that 999m59s 999m59s can be taken during...
  • Page 82: Movie Frame Size

    Recording Movies • The indicator lamp lights while movies are being recorded. Do not open the battery chamber during shooting or while the indicator lamp is lit. Failure to observe this precaution could prevent the movie from being played back. •...
  • Page 83: Viewing Movies

    a Viewing Movies During playback (P 53), Progress is shown in the monitor during playback. 100-006 100-006 movies are displayed in the monitor as shown at right. The following operations Progress bar 12/31/2050 12/31/2050 10 : 00 AM 10 : 00 AM PLAY can be performed while a STOP...
  • Page 84: Viewing Pictures On Tv

    Viewing Pictures on TV Connecting the Camera to High Definition (HD) TVs Connecting the Camera to High Definition (HD) TVs When an HDMI cable (available from third-party suppliers) is connected, pictures and sound are played back on the TV. Turn the camera off and connect an HDMI cable available from third party suppliers. Insert into HDMI Insert into HDMI connector...
  • Page 85: 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 Printing Selected Pictures...
  • Page 86: Printing The Dpof Print Order

    Printing Pictures via USB 2 Printing the Date of Recording Printing the DPOF Print Order Printing the DPOF Print Order To print the date of recording on pictures, press DISP/ To print the print order created with K PRINT BACK in steps 1–2 to display the PictBridge menu (see ORDER (DPOF) in the playback menu (P 74).
  • Page 87 Printing Pictures via USB Press MENU/OK to start printing. • Print pictures from a memory card that has been for- matted in the camera. • If the printer does not support date printing, the During Printing PRINT WITH DATE s option will not be available in The message shown at right PRINTING the PictBridge menu and the date will not be printed...
  • Page 88: Creating A Dpof Print Order

    Printing Pictures via USB Creating a DPOF Print Order Creating a DPOF Print Order ■ ■ WITH DATE The K PRINT ORDER (DPOF) option in the play- WITH DATE s/ WITHOUT DATE / WITHOUT DATE back menu can be used to create a digital “print To modify the DPOF print order, select K PRINT order”...
  • Page 89 Printing Pictures via USB Press the selector up or down to Repeat steps 1–2 to complete the choose the number of copies (up to print order. Press MENU/OK to save 99). To remove a picture from the the print order when settings are order, press the selector down until the num- complete, or DISP/BACK to exit with- ber of copies is 0.
  • Page 90 Printing Pictures via USB ■ ■ RESET ALL RESET ALL • Print orders can contain a maximum of 999 pictures. To cancel the current print RESET DPOF OK? • If a memory card is inserted RESET DPOF OK? order, select RESET ALL containing a print order cre- in the K PRINT ORDER ated by another camera, the...
  • Page 91: Viewing Pictures On A Computer

    Viewing Pictures on a Computer The supplied software can be used to copy pictures to a computer, where they can be stored, viewed, organized, and printed. Before proceeding, install the software as described below. Do connect the camera to the computer until installation is complete. Windows: Installing MyFinePix Studio Windows: Installing MyFinePix Studio Confirm that the computer meets the following system requirements:...
  • Page 92 Viewing Pictures on a Computer Start the computer. Log in to an account with If the Installer Does Not Start Automatically administrator privileges before proceeding. (Windows 8) 1 Select Desktop on the Start screen. Exit any applications that may be running and 2 Select File Explorer on the taskbar.
  • Page 93: Importing Pictures Or Movies To Mac (Macintosh)

    Viewing Pictures on a Computer Turn the camera off and connect the supplied Importing pictures or movies to Mac Importing pictures or movies to Mac USB cable as shown, making sure the connec- (Macintosh) (Macintosh) tors are fully inserted. Connect the camera di- Use a standard application in Mac OS such as Im- rectly to the computer;...
  • Page 94 Viewing Pictures on a Computer Disconnecting the Camera • If a memory card containing a large number of images After confirming that the indicator lamp is out, follow is inserted, there may be a delay before the software the on-screen instructions to turn the camera off and starts and you may be unable to import or save im- disconnect the USB cable.
  • Page 95: Menus

    Using the Menus: Shooting Mode Using the Shooting Menu Using the Shooting Menu Press MENU/OK to display the shoot- Press the selector up or down to ing menu. highlight the desired option. Press the selector up or down to Press MENU/OK to select the high- highlight the desired menu item.
  • Page 96: Shooting Menu Options

    Using the Menus: Shooting Mode Shooting Menu Options Shooting Menu Options Menu item Menu item Description Description Options Options Default Default /D/K/ M / N / O / H / P / SCENE POSITION SCENE POSITION Choose a scene for SP mode (P 27). / R / S / U / V / W a/j/k/C/D/B/i A Adv.
  • Page 97 Using the Menus: Shooting Mode Menu item Menu item Description Description Options Options Default Default AF MODE AF MODE Choose how the camera selects a focus area (P 88). This option controls how the camera selects the focus F MOVIE AF MODE MOVIE AF MODE area for movies (P 89).
  • Page 98: N Iso

    Using the Menus: Shooting Mode N ISO O IMAGE SIZE IMAGE SIZE Control the camera’s sensitivity to light. Higher Choose the size and aspect ratio at which still pic- values can be used to reduce blur when light- tures are recorded. Large pictures can be printed ing is poor;...
  • Page 99: T Image Quality

    Using the Menus: Shooting Mode T IMAGE QUALITY IMAGE QUALITY Size Versus Aspect Ratio Choose how much image files are compressed. Size Size Select FINE (low compression) for higher image Option Option Prints at sizes up to Prints at sizes up to quality, NORMAL (high compression) to increase 34 ×...
  • Page 100: P Finepix Color

    Using the Menus: Shooting Mode P FINEPIX COLOR D WHITE BALANCE FINEPIX COLOR WHITE BALANCE Enhance contrast and color saturation or take pic- For natural colors, choose a setting that matches tures in black and white. the light source. Option Option Description Description...
  • Page 101: C Photometry

    Using the Menus: Shooting Mode ■ ■ h C PHOTOMETRY h : Custom White Balance PHOTOMETRY : Custom White Balance Choose h to adjust white balance for unusual Choose how the camera meters exposure when Intelligent Face Detection is off. lighting conditions.
  • Page 102: F Af Mode

    Using the Menus: Shooting Mode F AF MODE • t AREA: The focus position AF MODE SELECT AF AREA This option controls how the camera selects the can be chosen manually by focus area when Intelligent Face Detection is off pressing the selector up, (P 35).
  • Page 103: F Movie Af Mode

    Using the Menus: Shooting Mode F MOVIE AF MODE J AE BKT EV STEPS  MOVIE AF MODE AE BKT EV STEPS This option controls how the camera selects the Choose the size of the exposure bracketing incre- ment used when O (AE bracketing) is selected in focus area for movies.
  • Page 104: 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- Press the selector right to display op- tions for the highlighted item. back mode. Press MENU/OK to display the play- Press the selector up or down to highlight the desired option.
  • Page 105: Playback Menu Options

    Using the Menus: Playback Mode Playback Menu Options Playback Menu Options The following options are available: Option Option Description Description Connect via a wireless network to upload pictures to smartphones or tablets or to remotely browse the r WIRELESS TRANSFER WIRELESS TRANSFER pictures on the camera and select images for download (P 61).
  • Page 106: U Location Info Copy

    Using the Menus: Playback Mode U LOCATION INFO COPY LOCATION INFO COPY Location data can be copied from other pictures to images that lack correct location information. Select U LOCATION INFO COPY in the playback menu. Press the selector left or right to display the source image for the location data and press MENU/OK. Press the selector left or right to display the destination and press MENU/OK to copy the data to the image.
  • Page 107: Movie Edit

    Using the Menus: Playback Mode i MOVIE EDIT  MOVIE EDIT Edit movies. ■ ■ MOVIE TRIMMING ■ ■ MOVIE JOIN MOVIE TRIMMING MOVIE JOIN Remove opening or ending footage to create an Add existing footage to the end of the current edited copy of the current movie.
  • Page 108: Mark For Upload

    Using the Menus: Playback Mode j MARK FOR UPLOAD MARK FOR UPLOAD You can select images and movies to be queued for upload to YouTube, Facebook and MyFinePix.com. Select j MARK FOR UPLOAD in the playback menu. ■ ■ Add/Remove Items in the Upload Queue Repeat steps 3 and 4 as necessary Add/Remove Items in the Upload Queue and add or remove items.
  • Page 109 Using the Menus: Playback Mode ■ ■ Removing All Items From the Upload Queue ■ ■ Upload Items Removing All Items From the Upload Queue Upload Items You can remove all items from the upload queue. Items added to the upload queue using the cam- era can be easily uploaded from a computer by Select RESET ALL.
  • Page 110: I Slide Show

    Using the Menus: Playback Mode I SLIDE SHOW SLIDE SHOW View pictures in an automated slide show. Choose the type of show and press MENU/OK to start. Press DISP/BACK at any time during the show to view on-screen help. When a movie is displayed, movie play- back will begin automatically, and the slide show will continue when the movie ends.
  • Page 111: B Red Eye Removal

    Using the Menus: Playback Mode B RED EYE REMOVAL RED EYE REMOVAL If the current picture is marked with a icon to indicate that it was taken with Intelligent Face De- tection, this option can be used to remove red-eye. The camera will analyze the image; if red-eye is detected, the image will be processed to create a copy with reduced red-eye.
  • Page 112: D Protect

    Using the Menus: Playback Mode D PROTECT PROTECT Protect pictures from accidental deletion. The following options are available. ■ ■ FRAME ■ ■ SET ALL FRAME SET ALL Protect selected pictures. Press MENU/OK to protect all SET ALL OK? IT MAY TAKE A WHILE pictures, or press DISP/BACK Press the selector left or right to dis- to exit without changing...
  • Page 113: G Crop

    Using the Menus: Playback Mode G CROP CROP To create a cropped copy of a picture, play the picture back and select G CROP in the playback menu (P 90). Use the zoom control to zoom in and out and Press MENU/OK to view the copy size.
  • Page 114: O Resize

    Using the Menus: Playback Mode O RESIZE RESIZE To create a small copy of a picture, play the picture back and select O RESIZE in the playback menu (P 90). Highlight a size and press MENU/OK to Press MENU/OK to copy the picture at display a confirmation dialog.
  • Page 115: C Image Rotate

    Using the Menus: Playback Mode C IMAGE ROTATE IMAGE ROTATE By default, pictures taken in tall orientation are Press the selector down to rotate the displayed in wide orientation. Use this option to picture 90 ° clockwise, up to rotate the picture 90 °...
  • Page 116: F Voice Memo

    Using the Menus: Playback Mode F VOICE MEMO VOICE MEMO To add a voice memo to a still picture, select Press MENU/OK to start recording. F VOICE MEMO after displaying the picture in playback mode. RECORDING Time remaining Blinks red Voice memos can not be added to movies or protect- ed pictures.
  • Page 117: J Disp. Aspect

    Using the Menus: Playback Mode J DISP. ASPECT DISP. ASPECT Playing Voice Memos Choose how High Definition (HD) devices display Pictures with voice memos are indicated by a q icon during playback. To play the voice memo back, select pictures with an aspect ratio of 4 : 3 (this option is PLAY for F VOICE MEMO in the playback menu.
  • Page 118: The Setup Menu

    The Setup Menu Using the Setup Menu Using the Setup Menu Display the setup menu. Adjust settings. 1.1 Press MENU/OK to display the 2.1 Press the selector right to acti- menu for the current mode. vate the setup menu. 2.2 Press the selector up or down 1.2 Press the selector left to high- to highlight a menu item.
  • Page 119: Setup Menu Options

    The Setup Menu Setup Menu Options Setup Menu Options Menu item Menu item Description Description Options Options Default Default F DATE/TIME DATE/TIME Set the camera clock (P 15). — — N TIME DIFFERENCE TIME DIFFERENCE Set the clock to local time (P 108). Choose a language (P 15).
  • Page 120 The Setup Menu Menu item Menu item Description Description Options Options Default Default G OPERATION VOL. OPERATION VOL. Adjust the volume of camera controls. b (high) / c (mid) / d (low) / eOFF (mute) H SHUTTER VOLUME Adjust the volume of the shutter sound. SHUTTER VOLUME e SHUTTER SOUND i / j...
  • Page 121 The Setup Menu Menu item Menu item Description Description Options Options Default Default INTELLIGENT DIGITAL INTELLIGENT DIGITAL Enable or disable intelligent digital zoom (P 112). ON / OFF ZOOM ZOOM 1 / 2 l l MOVIE ZOOM TYPE MOVIE ZOOM TYPE Choose the zoom type when recording movies (P 67).
  • Page 122: N Time Difference

    The Setup Menu N TIME DIFFERENCE TIME DIFFERENCE When travelling, use this option to switch the camera clock instantly from your home time zone to the local time at your destination. Specify the difference between local time Switch between local time and your home and your home time zone.
  • Page 123: Wireless Settings

    DETAILS OF PREVIOUS CONNEC- SETTINGS SETTINGS TION to view computers to which the camera has recently connected. s PC AUTO SAVE SETTING PC AUTO SAVE SETTING Choose a destination for images uploaded using s PC AUTO SAVE. For more information, visit http://app.fujifilm-dsc.com/pc.
  • Page 124: Aimage Disp

    The Setup Menu A IMAGE DISP. IMAGE DISP. Blink Detection (P 36) Choose an option other than OFF to display pic- At settings other than OFF, a warning will be dis- played if the camera detects subjects who may have tures in the monitor after shooting.
  • Page 125: Bframe No

    The Setup Menu B FRAME NO. I PLAYBACK VOLUME FRAME NO. PLAYBACK VOLUME New pictures are stored in Press the selector up or down to choose volume Frame number image files named using a for movie and voice memo playback and press 100-0001 100-0001 four-digit file number as-...
  • Page 126: M Auto Power Off

    The Setup Menu M AUTO POWER OFF R INTELLIGENT DIGITAL ZOOM AUTO POWER OFF INTELLIGENT DIGITAL ZOOM Choose the length of time before the camera If ON is selected, selecting T at the maximum turns off automatically when no operations are optical zoom position triggers intelligent digital performed.
  • Page 127: P Discharge (Ni-Mh Batteries Only)

    The Setup Menu P DISCHARGE (Ni-MH Batteries Only) DISCHARGE (Ni-MH Batteries Only) Press MENU/OK to begin discharg- The capacity of rechargeable Ni-MH batteries may ing the batteries. When the batter- be temporarily reduced when new, after long pe- ies are fully discharged, the battery level indicator will blink red and the riods of disuse, or if they are repeatedly recharged camera will turn off.
  • Page 128: S Date Stamp

    The Setup Menu S DATE STAMP DATE STAMP • Added shooting date and time can not be deleted To add shooting date and time, choose T + U. from the pictures. To take pictures without date and To add only shooting date, choose T. When OFF time, select OFF for S DATE STAMP.
  • Page 129: Optional Accessories

    Optional Accessories The camera supports a wide range of accessories from FUJIFILM and other manufacturers. ■ ■ Printing FINEPIX S8400W Series Printing ■ ■ Audio/Visual Audio/Visual HDMI cable (sold separately) HDTV PictBridge-compatible SD/SDHC/SDXC printer memory card ■ ■ Digital viewer...
  • Page 130: Accessories From Fujifilm

    Optional Accessories Accessories from FUJIFILM Accessories from FUJIFILM The following optional accessories are available from FUJIFILM. For the latest information on the acces- sories available in your region, check with your local FUJIFILM representative or visit http://www.fujifilm. com/products/digital_cameras/index.html. AC power adapter...
  • Page 131: 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 cides has been applied.
  • Page 132: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Power and Battery Problem Problem Possible cause Possible cause Solution Solution Page Page The batteries are exhausted. Insert fresh or fully-charged spare batteries. The batteries are not in the correct orienta- Re-insert the batteries in the correct orienta- tion. tion.
  • Page 133 Troubleshooting Menus and Displays Problem Problem Possible cause Possible cause Solution Solution Page Page English is not selected for the L a Menus and displays are Select ENGLISH. 15, 105 not in English. option in the setup menu. Shooting Problem Problem Possible cause Possible cause...
  • Page 134 Troubleshooting Problem Problem Possible cause Possible cause Solution Solution Page 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.
  • Page 135 Troubleshooting Problem Problem Possible cause Possible cause Solution Solution Page Page The lens is dirty. Clean the lens. The lens is blocked. Keep objects away from the lens. Pictures are s is displayed during shooting and the fo- blurred. Check focus before shooting. cus frame is displayed in red.
  • Page 136 Troubleshooting Playback Problem Problem Possible cause Possible cause Solution Solution Page Page Pictures are The pictures were taken with a different make or — — grainy. model of camera. Pictures Playback zoom The picture has been resized or cropped to a —...
  • Page 137 Troubleshooting Connections Problem Problem Possible cause Possible cause Solution Solution Page Page The smartphone is too far away. Move the devices closer. — Problem connecting or uploading pictures to Move the camera and smartphone away Nearby devices are causing radio interference. —...
  • Page 138 Troubleshooting Problem Problem Possible cause Possible cause Solution Solution Page Page The com- puter does not Computer The camera is not properly connected. Connect the camera correctly. recognize the camera. The camera is not properly connected. Connect the camera correctly. Pictures can not be printed.
  • Page 139 AC power adapter/ Temporary camera malfunction. function as expected. DC coupler. If the problem persists, contact your FUJIFILM dealer. The AC power adapter can be used with volt- I want to use an AC ages of 100–240 V and power frequency of power adapter and DC Check the label on the AC power adapter.
  • Page 140: Warning Messages And Displays

    Turn the camera off and then on again, taking care not to touch the lens. If the message persists, contact a TURN THE CAMERA OFF, REMOVE FUJIFILM dealer. LENS CAP OR OBSTRUCTION AND TURN THE CAMERA ON The camera has been used continuously at high temperatures.
  • Page 141 The memory card contacts require cleaning. is repeated, format the memory card (P 109). If the mes- sage persists, replace the memory card. Camera malfunction. Contact a FUJIFILM dealer. PROTECTED CARD The memory card is locked. Unlock the memory card (P 11).
  • Page 142 (P 109). If the mes- sage persists, replace the memory card. Camera malfunction. Contact a FUJIFILM dealer. Format the memory card and select RENEW for the B FRAME NO. option in the X SET-UP menu. Take The camera has run out of frame numbers (cur- FRAME NO.
  • Page 143 Warning Messages and Displays Warning Warning Description Description Solution Solution The DPOF print order on the current memory The maximum number of images to which DPOF print DPOF FILE ERROR card contains more than 999 images. order can be tagged is 999 per memory card. CAN NOT SET DPOF The picture can not be printed using DPOF.
  • Page 144: Memory Card Capacity

    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 145: Specifications

    Specifications System Model Digital Camera FinePix S8400W Series Effective pixels 16.2 million Image sensor -in., square-pixel CMOS with primary color filter Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards File system Compliant with Design Rule for Camera File System (DCF), Exif 2.3, and Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) File format •...
  • Page 146 Specifications System Focus range (distance from Approx. 45 cm (1.4 ft.)–infinity (wide angle); approx. 3.5 m (11.4 ft.)–infinity (telephoto) front of lens) • Macro: approx. 7 cm–3.0 m/2.7 in.–9.8 ft. (wide angle); approx. 3.1 m (10.1 ft.)–infinity (telephoto) • Super macro: approx. 1 cm–100 cm/0.3 in.–3.2 ft. (wide angle) Sensitivity Standard output sensitivity equivalent to ISO 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800;...
  • Page 147 Specifications System White balance Automatic scene detection; six manual preset modes for direct sunlight, shade, daylight fluorescent, warm white fluorescent, cool white fluorescent, and incandescent lighting; custom white balance Self-timer Off, 2 sec, 10 sec Flash Manual pop-up flash with CMOS-metered auto flash control (using monitor pre-flashes); effective range when sensitivity is set to ISO AUTO is approx.
  • Page 148 Specifications 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 Battery type Battery type...
  • Page 149 Specifications Wireless transmitter Standards IEEE 802.11b/g/n (standard wireless protocol) Operating frequency • U. S. A., Canada, Taiwan: 2,412 MHz–2,462 MHz (11 channels) • Other countries: 2,412 MHz–2,472 MHz (13 channels) Access protocols Infrastructure...
  • Page 150 U.S.A., Canada, and Japan. PAL (Phase Alternation 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 151 Memo...
  • Page 152 7-3, AKASAKA 9-CHOME, MINATO-KU, TOKYO 107-0052, JAPAN http://www.fujifilm.com/products/digital_cameras/index.html Please contact your local distributor for repairs and technical support. (see Worldwide Network list)
  • Page 153: 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. Shooting mode Shooting mode Adv. Adv. i C C d d K K M Option Option U V V W N P P ✔...
  • Page 154 Restrictions on Camera Settings Shooting mode Shooting mode Adv. Adv. i C C d d K K M Option Option U V V W N P P ✔ ✔ AUTO (3200) AUTO (3200) ✔ ✔ AUTO (1600) AUTO (1600) ✔ ✔ AUTO (800) AUTO (800) ✔...
  • Page 155 Restrictions on Camera Settings Shooting mode Shooting mode Adv. Adv. i C C d d K K M Option Option U V V W N P P ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔...

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