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Digital Camera

Fuji FinePix E550
Document ID: PUB-111
Revision B

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  • Page 1: Digital Camera

    User's Manual Digital Camera Fuji FinePix E550 Document ID: PUB-111 Revision B...
  • Page 2 User's Manual Digital Camera Fuji FinePix E550 The names of any providers and patients used in illustrations in this document fictitious. Any medical information shown was created for the sake of illustrating the capabilities of the software. Every effort has been made to ensure this manual is accurate, complete, and useful.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    User's Manual Digital Camera Fuji FinePix E550 Table of Contents Section Title Page Preface ............................v About this Document ........................v Related Documents ........................v For More Information ......................... v Section 1 – Introduction ........................ 1 1.1 Becoming Familiar with the Camera ................... 1 1.1.1 Digital Photography and the AFHCAN Cart ..............
  • Page 4 User's Manual Digital Camera Fuji FinePix E550 List of Illustrations Figure Title Page User controls on the top of the camera ................1 User controls on the back of the camera ................2 Features on the front of the camera ..................2 Features on the viewfinder side of the camera ..............
  • Page 5: Preface

    For More Information This document describes the Fuji FinePix E550 camera to a level of detail that will meet most user's needs in the context of clinical use of the AFHCAN Cart. For descriptions of the advanced features of the camera, refer to the original Fuji user documentation supplied with the cart.
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  • Page 7: Section 1 - Introduction

    When communicating with another healthcare provider about a patient, it is often helpful to send one or more pictures of an injury, rash, or other visible condition. The Fuji FinePix E550 digital camera produces a high-resolution image with good color quality. Many automated features make the camera easy to use.
  • Page 8: User Controls On The Back Of The Camera

    User's Manual Digital Camera Fuji FinePix E550 Figure 2 User controls on the back of the camera Figure 3 Features on the front of the camera PUB-111 Rev B.doc...
  • Page 9: Features On The Viewfinder Side Of The Camera

    User's Manual Digital Camera Fuji FinePix E550 Figure 4 Features on the viewfinder side of the camera Figure 5 Features on the wrist strap side of the camera Figure 6 Features on the bottom of the camera PUB-111 Rev B.doc...
  • Page 10: Flash Up And Lens Extended

    User's Manual Digital Camera Fuji FinePix E550 Figure 7 Flash up and lens extended Figure 8 Battery / media card compartment PUB-111 Rev B.doc...
  • Page 11 User's Manual Digital Camera Fuji FinePix E550 Table 1 briefly introduces the function of most controls. Emphasis is placed on items that are more likely to apply to clinical photography and using the camera in conjunction with the AFHCAN Cart. More information on controls and other features can be found in the Fuji Owner's Manual.
  • Page 12 User's Manual Digital Camera Fuji FinePix E550 Graphic Name Function Figure Provides menu access, menu navigation, image navigation, and other functions depending on the situation. and the buttons are MENU/OK BACK separate buttons. In addition, the MENU/OK button is surrounded by a floating ring that tips...
  • Page 13: Camera And Cradle

    User's Manual Digital Camera Fuji FinePix E550 1.1.3 Camera and Cradle The camera is normally placed in a cradle mounted just above the media reader on the right side of the keyboard shelf (Figure 9). (On the V3 cart, the cradle is mounted in the lower drawer.) The cradle serves four purposes: •...
  • Page 14: Introduction To Menus

    User's Manual Digital Camera Fuji FinePix E550 1.2 Introduction to Menus The menu system on a modern digital camera can seem complex. Learning how to navigate through the menus and menu items is important. You can explore the menus without making changes to the settings by using the arrow buttons and the button.
  • Page 15: Standard Settings Of The Camera

    User's Manual Digital Camera Fuji FinePix E550 There are numerous menus available in the camera. At any given time only a subset of the menus can be accessed depending on how various controls are set. Figure 11 shows the controls that work in combination with each other to determine which menus will appear.
  • Page 16: Particulars Of The Afhcan Installation

    User's Manual Digital Camera Fuji FinePix E550 1.4 Particulars of the AFHCAN Installation By incorporating the camera directly onto the AFHCAN Cart, the camera becomes part of an integrated system. Any significant differences between the operation of the camera as installed and an off-the-shelf version of the same product will be described as needed.
  • Page 17: Section 2 - Operation

    Section 2 – Operation 2.1 Basic Procedure for Taking a Picture The following is a basic sequence for taking a picture. This procedure assumes the camera batteries have been charged and the initial setup (e.g., date, time) has been performed. 1.
  • Page 18: Basic Procedure For Downloading An Image

    User's Manual Digital Camera Fuji FinePix E550 2.2 Basic Procedure for Downloading an Image The following is a basic sequence for downloading an image from the digital camera to the AFHCAN Cart. (Refer to the Software User's Manual for general information about the software.)
  • Page 19 User's Manual Digital Camera Fuji FinePix E550 7. On completion of the download, the Digital Camera screen will appear. The Digital Camera screen is very similar to the Case screen. At the left will be thumbnails of all the images that were downloaded.
  • Page 20: Saving Multiple Images

    User's Manual Digital Camera Fuji FinePix E550 9. All saved images must have a name. Type a useful name in the space provided. 10. On the touchscreen, press the button. All images with Save checks and names will be saved to the case, and the Case screen will be displayed.
  • Page 21: Procedures For Using Other Camera Features

    User's Manual Digital Camera Fuji FinePix E550 2.3 Procedures for Using Other Camera Features 2.3.1 Setting Date and Time Because a digital image is part of the patient's record, it is a good practice to make sure the camera's date and time are correct. The following is the procedure for setting the date and time.
  • Page 22: Viewing Images On Camera

    User's Manual Digital Camera Fuji FinePix E550 6. Click the right arrow to get to the second page of setup menus. 7. Click the down arrow as needed to get to the DATE/TIME selection. 8. Click to select MENU / OK DATE/TIME.
  • Page 23: Taking Close-Ups With The Macro Function

    User's Manual Digital Camera Fuji FinePix E550 2.3.3 Taking Close-Ups with the Macro Function To photograph something very small, you can move the camera very close to the subject by using the macro function. Activate the macro function by pressing the macro button (flower symbol) next to the left arrow button.
  • Page 24: Shooting Video Clips

    Fuji FinePix E550 2.3.6 Shooting Video Clips The Fuji FinePix E550 digital camera can be used to record brief movie clips (including sound). There is an icon on the Mode Dial which represents a motion picture camera. Setting the Mode Dial to this icon allows the camera to shoot video clips.
  • Page 25 User's Manual Digital Camera Fuji FinePix E550 3. Press the button. The MENU / OK screen at the right will appear. 4. Press the up arrow twice to move the selection bar to ALL FRAMES. 5. Press the button to select MENU / OK ALL FRAMES.
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  • Page 27: Section 3 - Clinical Considerations

    Section 3 – Clinical Considerations 3.1 Characteristics of a Good Clinical Photograph A good photograph tells a story. Table 4 shows various things to look for in a good photograph. Table 4 Attributes of a poor, good, and best quality photograph Poor Good Best...
  • Page 28: Common Mistakes

    User's Manual Digital Camera Fuji FinePix E550 3.2 Common Mistakes • be sure mode switch is set to the camera icon (up) • be sure Mode Dial is set to for most photography AUTO • be sure there is adequate lighting when not using the flash •...
  • Page 29: Section 4 - Routine Maintenance

    Section 4 – Routine Maintenance 4.1 Changing the Batteries The batteries provided with the camera are rechargeable. Keeping the camera in the cradle with the Cart powered up ensures the batteries are charged. Normally the batteries do not need to be changed.
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  • Page 31 Index adapter ring standard control settings, 9 gripping knobs (image), 2 top view (image), 1 release button (image), 2 Digital Camera button, 12 Add To Case screen, 12 Digital Camera screen, 13 arrow buttons. See up/down or left/right arrow docking station. See cradle buttons exposure compensation button arrow symbol.
  • Page 32 User's Manual Digital Camera Fuji FinePix E550 macro mode power distribution, 7 activating and deactivating, 17 power distribution strategy, 7 focusing range, 17 Power On/Off button media card function, 5 avoid unnecessary access, 10 image, 1 compartment open (image), 4...
  • Page 33 User's Manual Digital Camera Fuji FinePix E550 zoom button function, 5 image, 2 limits with macro mode, 17 procedure, 11 PUB-111 Rev B.doc A-27 Date Printed: 8/13/09...
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