DIGITAL CAMERA FinePix S5100/ S5500/ SERVICE MANUAL US/CA/EU/EG/GE/AS/CH-Model WARNING THE COMPONENTS IDENTIFIED BY THE MARK “ ” ON THE SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM AND IN THE PARTS LIST ARE CRITICAL FOR SAFETY. PLEASE REPLACE ONLY BY THE COMPONENTS SPECIFIED ON THE SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM AND IN THE PARTS LIST.
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FinePix S5100/S5500 Service Manual SAFETY CHECK-OUT After correcting the original problem, perform the following safety check before return the product to the customer. 1. Check the area of your repair for unsoldered or poorly CAUTION: FOR CONTINUED soldered connections. Check the entire board surface PROTECTION AGAINST FIRE for solder splasher and bridges.
FinePix S5100/S5500 Service Manual 1. General 1-1. Product specification System Model Digital camera FinePix S5100/FinePix S5500 Effective pixels 4.0 million pixels 1/2.7 inch square pixel CCD Number of total pixels: 4.23 million pixels Number of recorded pixels Still image: 2272 × 1704 pixels/1600 × 1200 pixels/1280 × 960 pixels/ 640 ×...
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16 MB, xD-Picture Card (1) Included with: Anti-static case (1) Shoulder strap (1) A/V cable for FinePix S5100/FinePix S5500 (1) approx. 1.5 m (4.9 ft.), plug (2.5 mm dia.) to pin-plug ×2 USB cable (mini-B) (1) Adapter ring AR-FX5A (1)
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1. General FinePix S5100/S5500 Service Manual Input/Output Terminals A/V output socket 2.5 mm dia. jack USB socket For file transfer to a PC DC input Socket for specified AC power adapter AC-5VH/AC-5VHS (sold separately) Standard number of available frames/recording time per xD-Picture Card The number of available shots, recording time or file size varies slightly depending on the subjects photographed.
Explanation of Terms AF/AE Lock On the FinePix S5100/FinePix S5500, pressing the shutter button down half way locks the focus and exposure settings (AF and AE lock). If you want to focus on a subject that is not centered in the frame or change the picture composition after the exposure is set, you can obtain good results by changing the composition after the AF and AE settings are locked.
2. Disassembly FinePix S5100/S5500 Service Manual 2-2. Removing the CABI REAR ASSY [Disassembly] 1. Remove the three screws (M1.7 x 3.5). 2. Remove the two screws (M1.7 x 5). 3. Open the battery cover. 4. Raise the CABI REAR ASSY in the direction of the arrow.
2. Disassembly FinePix S5100/S5500 Service Manual 2-3. Removing the LCD ASSY [Disassembly] 1. Remove the two screws (M1.7 x 2.5). 2. Remove the connector. 3. Raise the LCD ASSY in the direction of the arrow. [Assembly] Assemble in the reverse order to disassembly.
2. Disassembly FinePix S5100/S5500 Service Manual 2-4. Removing the EVF UNIT CONST [Disassembly] 1. Remove the connector. 2. Raise the EVF UNIT CONST in the direction of the arrow. 3. Remove the FFC. [Assembly] Assemble in the reverse order to disassembly.
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2. Disassembly FinePix S5100/S5500 Service Manual 4. Remove the FFC. [Assembly] Make the style of FFC and the lead wire as shown in figure below.
2. Disassembly FinePix S5100/S5500 Service Manual 2-6. Removing the BATTERY HOLDER ASSY [Disassembly] 1. Remove the connector. 2. Remove the screw (M1.7 x 8.0). 3. Remove the BATTERY HOLDER ASSY in the direction of the arrow. [Assembly] Set the switch lever to the off position when assembling.
2. Disassembly FinePix S5100/S5500 Service Manual 2-7. Removing the DCST PWB ASSY [Disassembly] 1. Remove the three screws (M1.7 x 2.5). 2. Remove the FFC. 3. Remove the two connectors. 4. Remove the DCST PWB ASSY in the direction of the arrow.
2. Disassembly FinePix S5100/S5500 Service Manual 2-9. Removing the STROBE CONST [Disassembly] 1. Remove the ST-BUTTON. 2. Remove the screw (M1.7 x 5.5). 3. Remove the connector. 4. Remove in the STROBE CONST direction of the arrow. [Assembly] Make read-wire a style as shown in the figure below.
2. Disassembly FinePix S5100/S5500 Service Manual 2-10. Removing the AF FRAME ASSY [Disassembly] 1. Remove two screws. 2. Remove the AF FRAME ASSY in the direction of the arrow. [Assembly] Execute the AF-Assist Light Adjustment after assembling.
3. Schematics FinePix S5100/S5500 Service Manual 3. Schematics 3-1. Cautions <Cautions when replacing parts> • Do not reuse removed parts. Always use new parts. • Note that the negative side of tantalum condensers is readily damaged by heat. • Except for chemical condensers and tantalum condensers, voltage is not displayed on condensers with a voltage resistance of 50V or less.
3. Schematics FinePix S5100/S5500 Service Manual 3-3. Description of Main Block Functions 3-3-1. Technical Overview CCD signal processing/Camera circuit section Analog signals output from the 1/1.7 type square pixels CCD (IC701), with an effective pixel count of 4.0 mega-pixels, undergo false color compensation processing, adaptive interpolation processing, amplification (AGC) and signal mixing inside the CCD signal processing IC “AFE (IC103)”...
4. Adjustment FinePix S5100/S5500 Service Manual 4. Adjustment 4-1. Important point Adjustment when Replacing Major Parts When replacing the MAIN PWB or LENS CONST or DCST PWB or STROBE or AF FRAME ASSY, adjust the items marked with an in the table below. (Other part replacements need not be adjusted. )
4. Adjustment FinePix S5100/S5500 Service Manual 4-4. Calibration method of pattern box < Use the pattern box for CAMERA adjustment > Turn on the power supply in the pattern box. Afterwards, wait for about ten minutes so that the source of Pattern BOX light may stabilize.
4. Adjustment FinePix S5100/S5500 Service Manual <Step3> My Computer The folder named ZJ00840-100 can be made by defrosting without specifying anything <Fig. 4-5-2>. 3.5inch FD(A:) Then, copy the folder named FinePixS5100_5500_W in this (C:) folder in C drive <Fig. 4-5-3>.
<Step 1> Double-click on the "FFW.exe" execute file of the adjustment software to open the "FFW Startup" screen (Fig. 4-6-1). FinePix S5100/5500_W Adjustment Software Start-up Screen Select [Start] from [Operate] on the FFW Toolbar —> The adjustment software starts <Fig. 4-6-1>...
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4. Adjustment FinePix S5100/S5500 Service Manual <Step 3> Select the "EVR & Comm" tab ([1] in Fig. 4-6-3) in the "Customize" dialog box that appears. Set the "EVR" items ([2] in Fig. 8) as follows. Item Details etc (-V2) Check...
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4. Adjustment FinePix S5100/S5500 Service Manual Cautions When Adjusting *1) FinePix S5100/S5500 cannot adjust the EVR data reading and writing.(Details are right tables.) Menu Command Details Operation Start Program start *2) End Setting returns the camera from the Jig mode to...
<Fig. 4-7-1> —> The [Cautions When Using the Adjustment Software] screen appears. <Step 3> Cautions When Using the FinePix S5100/5500 Adjustment Software 1. Adjust as follows after replacing parts. [F1]Battery [F4]CCD Defect Correction [F5]Camera [F6]AF [F7]Flash [F8]Firmware Download [F9]AF-Assist [F11]Video [F12]End Setting | –...
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4. Adjustment FinePix S5100/S5500 Service Manual <Step 4> FinePix S5100/5500 Jig Mode Setup Procedure 1). Open the battery cover. 2). Connect the Power Cable Jig with the camera. 3). Adjust the output current of the power supply to 3.0A or less.
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4. Adjustment FinePix S5100/S5500 Service Manual <Step 6> FinePix S5100/5500_W adjustment item select screen 0. [ R ] : Flash memory reset *Only use for when the MAIN PWB has been replaced. 1. [ F 9 ] : AF-Assist Light Adjustment 2.
4. Adjustment FinePix S5100/S5500 Service Manual 4-8. [R] : Flash Memory Reset <Note> Only reset the flash memory when the MAIN PWB ASSY has been replaced. When the MAIN PWB ASSY has been replaced, always reset the flash memory before making any other adjustments.
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4. Adjustment FinePix S5100/S5500 Service Manual <Step 2> Flash memory reset (EVR) < Attention > When the MAIN PWB ASSY has been replaced, always reset the flash memory before making any other adjustments. Only reset the flash memory when the MAIN PWB ASSY has been replaced.
4. Adjustment FinePix S5100/S5500 Service Manual 4-9. [F9] : AF-Assist Light Adjustment AF-Assist light Adjustment is required when the AF FRAME ASSY is removed. Preparation for AF-Assist Light adjustment (1) Output the image to TV with a camera that works normally.
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4. Adjustment FinePix S5100/S5500 Service Manual <Step 1> Select [F9] from the [Adjustment Items Select Screen (Fig. 4-7-5)]. (press [F9] on the PC keyboard) ---> The [AF-Assist light adjustment Preparation Screen (Fig. 4-9-1)] appears. AF-Assist Light Adjustment (1) Prepare it in the state that the power enters with cabinet R removed.
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4. Adjustment FinePix S5100/S5500 Service Manual ---> The [AF-Assist light adjustment Screen (Fig. 4-9-3)] appears. AF-Assist Light Adjustment (1) Darken the lighting of the chart. (2) Adjust the position of the camera so that the center of the Line chart is displayed in the center of TV.
4. Adjustment FinePix S5100/S5500 Service Manual 4-10. [F5] : CAMERA Adjustment (shutter adjustment, adjustment for reduced aperture sensitivity, ISO sensitivity adjustment, white balance adjustment, AE adjustment, offset level adjustment) <Setup for Camera Adjustment> Maximum 60mm Maximum 5mm Maximum50mm Centerline Pattern box Filter (LB140) <Step 1>...
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4. Adjustment FinePix S5100/S5500 Service Manual <Step 3> Shutter adjustment (1) Set the distance between the camera and pattern box. (2) The LB140 filter is not placed in front of the lens. When preparations are complete, press the [Enter] key.
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4. Adjustment FinePix S5100/S5500 Service Manual <Step 5> WB adjustment without filter (1) Set the distance between the camera and pattern box. (2) Remove the LB140 filter from front of the lens. When preparations are complete, press the [Enter] key.
4. Adjustment FinePix S5100/S5500 Service Manual 4-11. [F4] : CCD Defect Correction < Setup for CCD defect correction Adjustment> Maximum 30mm Centerline Pattern box <Step 1> Select [F4] CCD Defect Correction on the [Adjustment Items Select] screen. —> The [CCD Defect Correction Preparation] screen appears.
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4. Adjustment FinePix S5100/S5500 Service Manual <Step 3> —> Write the adjustment data to the flash ROM when adjustment has been completed correctly. CCD Defect Correction Adjust the distance between the camera and pattern box. When preparations are complete, press the [Enter] key.
4. Adjustment FinePix S5100/S5500 Service Manual 4-12. [F6] : AF Adjustment <Backlash adjustment/zoom reset adjustment/AF adjustment> Run the adjustment in accordance with the instructions on the screen. <Caution> (1) When adjusting the camera, measure distance from the front face of the camera lens.
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4. Adjustment FinePix S5100/S5500 Service Manual <Step 3> When preparations are complete, press the Enter key. AF Adjustment (1) Place the AF chart at a distance of 900+-5mm from the front face of the zoom lens. (2) Place the 865.12mm conversion lens at a distance of 30.64+-1mm from the front face of the lens.
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4. Adjustment FinePix S5100/S5500 Service Manual <Step 5> When preparations are complete, press the Enter key. AF-900mm Adjustment (1) Remove the conversion lens. (2) Adjust the position of the camera so that the center of the AF chart is displayed in the camera LCD.
4. Adjustment FinePix S5100/S5500 Service Manual 4-13. [F1] : Battery Voltage Adjustment <Setup for Flash Adjustment> (1) When adjusting the battery voltage, supply power (5V) to the camera from the [Power Cable Jig] before setting the jig mode. (2) Always measure input voltage in the vicinity of the DC IN terminal.
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4. Adjustment FinePix S5100/S5500 Service Manual <Step 2> Run the adjustment in accordance with the instructions on the screen. Battery Voltage Adjustment <Preparations> 1. Check that the Power Cable Jig and the camera are connected. *If not, return to the Jig Mode Setup screen, and connect the Power Cable Jig and the camera.
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4. Adjustment FinePix S5100/S5500 Service Manual <Step 4> Battery Voltage Adjustment (1) Supply 4.34V (+0.02V/-0.00V). When preparations are complete, press the [Enter] key. Result= (2) Supply 3.94V (+0.02V/-0.00V). When preparations are complete, press the [Enter] key. <Fig. 4-13-3> —> The [5.00V Input] screen appears.
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4. Adjustment FinePix S5100/S5500 Service Manual <Step 6> The BATTERY adjustment is completed. Press the [Enter] key to return to the Adjustment Item selection Screen. <Fig. 4-13-5>...
4. Adjustment FinePix S5100/S5500 Service Manual 4-14. [F7] : Flash Adjustment <Setup for Flash Adjustment> (1) As flash adjustment is readily affected by external light, ensure that the vicinity of the gray chart is very dark. (2) Ensure that distance is measured from the front of the camera during flash adjustment.
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4. Adjustment FinePix S5100/S5500 Service Manual <Step 3> Flash Adjustment (1) Adjust brightness so that the periphery of the gray chart is as dark as possible. (2) Adjust the camera so that the entire chart is shown on the LCD monitor.
4. Adjustment FinePix S5100/S5500 Service Manual 4-15. [F11] : Video Adjustment <Setup for Video Adjustment> (1) Set up the PCI-2746C board in the computer as explained in the instructions for the video adjustment jig. (2) If the waveform of the brightness signal (Y) or color signal (C) does not appear in the “WAVE No. 0” window during adjustments, check the connections of the video adjustment jig.
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4. Adjustment FinePix S5100/S5500 Service Manual <Step 2> Run the adjustment in accordance with the instructions on the screen. VIDEO Adjustment < VIDEO Adjustment Preparations > (1) Connect the camera and video adj. jig with the video cable. (2) Confirm Video jig is connected with the video cable.
4. Adjustment FinePix S5100/S5500 Service Manual 4-16. [F8] : Firmware Download Attention : When the download of the firmware is needed, FUJI SERVICE BULLETIN is contacted from FTYO/QA. Till then, disregard this item. <Setup for Firmware Download> FinePix S5100/S5500 to USB Connector to DC JACK <Step 1>...
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4. Adjustment FinePix S5100/S5500 Service Manual <Step 2> Run the adjustment in accordance with the instructions on the screen. Firmware Download LED lights to orange while downloading the firmware. Do not turn off the power while downloading the firmware. c:\FinePixS5100_5500_W\Firm_1_28\SU580RSC1_28.bin Press the ENTER Key to start download.
3. USB ID write details 1) USB ID write requires that the USB device (in this case FinePix S5100/S5500) be unique throughout the world. For this reason, each device has a unique ID as determined by the USB standard. If multiple devices with the same USB ID are connected to a single PC, the PC will be unable to identify each USB device, thus preventing operation.
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4. Adjustment FinePix S5100/S5500 Service Manual <Step 1> Select [F12] End Setting on the [Adjustment Items Select] screen. —> The [End Setting Description] screen appears. <Step 2> Run the adjustment in accordance with the instructions on the screen. End Setting...
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4. Adjustment FinePix S5100/S5500 Service Manual <Step 4> Destination setting The destination is selected from an undermentioned list, according to third character from left side of the serial number. The third character <B> FinePix S5100 US/CA-model A to H,J,K <C> FinePix S5500 EU/EG/GE/AS-model L to N,P to V Selected FinePix S5100 US/CA-model.
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<Step 6> USB ID Selected USA. Press the [Enter] key! <Fig. 4-17-5> —> The [FinePix S5100/S5500 Adjustment End] screen appears. <Step 7> FinePix S5100/5500 Adjustment completed. 1) Remove USB cable from the camera. 2) Press the [Enter] key. --> The adjustment software returns to the Jig mode setup screen after press the [Enter] key.
5. Inspection FinePix S5100/S5500 Service Manual 5. Inspection 5-1. Required Measuring Equipment Measuring equipment Remarks Power supply AC adapter (AC-5V), Regurated power supply Digital voltmeter For general use Ammeter For general use (able to measure 1mA or less) Power Cable Jig...
6. Parts List FinePix S5100/S5500 Service Manual 6-5. Electrical parts [NOTE] The components indicated by mark are critical for safety. * Due to standardization, replacement in the parts list may be different from When indicated parts by reference number, please include the parts list specified in the circuit or the components used on the set.
7. Appendix FinePix S5100/S5500 Service Manual 7. Appendix 7-1. Function of display for Firmware Version The function to display the version is installed in FinePix S5100. The version the camera equipped with of the firmware can be displayed only by operating the main body of the camera.
7. Appendix FinePix S5100/S5500 Service Manual 7-2. List of Related Technical Updates Issued To ensure that after-sales srevice is performed accuratety, keep a record here of the technical updates issued that cover this device. Technical Update No. Date Title Details/Other...
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