BL00004743-200 Before You Begin DIGITAL CAMERA FINEPIX XP90 Series First Steps Basic Photography and Playback Owner’s Manual More on Photography More on Playback Wireless Networks Movies Connections Menus For information on related products, visit our website at http://www.fujifilm.com/products/digital_cameras/index.html Technical Notes...
Unplug from odor, or is in any other abnormal state can cause a fire or power socket • After reading these safety notes, store them in a safe place. electric shock. Contact your FUJIFILM dealer. Do not allow water or foreign objects to enter the camera. If water About the Icons or foreign objects get inside the camera, turn the camera off, The icons shown below are used in this document to indicate the...
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Do not use in the presence of flammable objects, explosive gases, cord is damaged, contact your FUJIFILM dealer. or dust. Do not place the camera on an unstable surface. This can cause the When carrying the battery, install it in a digital camera or keep it camera to fall or tip over and cause injury.
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Request regular internal testing and cleaning for your camera. This can cause a fire or electric shock. Build-up of dust in your camera can cause a fire or electric Do not use this camera in locations affected by humidity or dust shock. Contact your FUJIFILM dealer to request internal (excluding waterproof products). This can cause a fire or electric cleaning every two years. Please note that this service is not shock.
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For Your Safety ■ Charging the Battery ■ Cautions: Handling the Battery The Battery and Power Supply Charging times will increase at ambient • Do not transport or store with metal objects Note: Check the type of battery used in temperatures below +10 °C (+50 °F) or such as necklaces or hairpins. your camera and read the appropriate above +35 °C (+95 °F). Do not attempt to • Do not expose to flame or heat.
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This section applies to all camera models. different types. temporarily reduced when new, after long Use only FUJIFILM AC power adapters • If the camera will not be used for an periods of disuse, or if they are repeatedly designated for use with this camera. Other extended period, remove the batteries.
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FUJIFILM Corporation can not • If liquid crystal is swallowed, rinse your reproduction during printing. accept liability for damages or lost profits mouth thoroughly with water. Drink large...
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• To prevent interference with the above devices, observe the following precautions. Confirm that the RFID transmitter is not in operation • Use only as part of a wireless network. FUJIFILM does not accept before using this device. If the device causes interference to liability for damages resulting from unauthorized use. Do not use...
About This Manual Before using the camera, read this manual and the warnings in “For Your Safety” (P ii). For information on specific topics, consult the sources below. Table of Contents ......P xv Troubleshooting ......P 100 The “Table of Contents” gives an Having a specific problem with the overview of the entire manual.
Frequently-Used Buttons ■ Deleting Pictures ■ Taking Pictures During Playback y To delete a picture, display it full frame y To return instantly to shooting mode, and press the selector up (b). press the shutter button halfway. View Shoot ■ Turning the Camera on in Playback Mode y When the camera is off, playback can be...
Q The camera complies with JIS Class 8 water resistance and JIS Class 6 (IP68) dust resistance standards, and has passed FUJIFILM drop tests (drop height: 1.75 m/5.7 ft.; impact surface: plywood, thickness 5 cm/2.0 in.) compliant with MIL-STD 810F Method 516.5: Shock. These results were obtained through in-house testing and are not a blanket guarantee of water resistance or invulnerability to damage or destruction.
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Q The camera may lose water resistance if subjected to excessive force or vibration. Do not dive into water with the camera or otherwise subject it to excessive force. In the event the camera is subjected to strong physical shocks, contact your retailer or a FUJIFILM-authorized repair technician.
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Product Features and Precautions for Use ■ After Use Perform the following steps after using the camera underwater or in locations where foreign matter might adhere to the camera body. Securely close the battery-chamber cover and rinse the camera under the tap or leave it in a basin of fresh water for about ten minutes.
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Q To ensure continued water resistance, it is recommended that you have the water-resistant seal replaced about once a year (a fee is charged for this service). Contact your retailer or a FUJIFILM-authorized repair technician for more information. ■ Condensation Inside the Lens In some environments, condensation (fog) may form inside of lens.
Table of Contents Basic Photography and Playback For Your Safety ..............ii Safety Notes ..............ii Taking Pictures in Q (Scene Recognition) Mode ..20 About This Manual ............ix Viewing Pictures .............24 Frequently-Used Buttons ..........x More on Photography Product Features and Precautions for Use......xi Shooting Mode ..............25 Before You Begin Choosing a Shooting Mode ..........25...
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Table of Contents More on Playback Connections Playback Options .............47 Viewing Pictures on High-Definition TVs.......61 Continuous Shooting ............47 Printing Pictures via USB ..........62 I Favorites: Rating Pictures .........47 Printing the DPOF Print Order.........64 Playback Zoom ...............48 Viewing Pictures on a Computer ........66 Multi-Frame Playback ............49 Copying Pictures to a Computer ........66 A Deleting Pictures ............50...
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Table of Contents Using the Menus: Playback Mode ........80 The Setup Menu ..............87 Using the Playback Menu ..........80 Using the Setup Menu ............87 Playback Menu Options ..........80 Setup Menu Options ............88 r WIRELESS COMMUNICATION ........80 F DATE/TIME .............88 s PC AUTO SAVE ............80 N TIME DIFFERENCE ...........88 b IMAGE SEARCH ............80 L a ............88...
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Table of Contents Technical Notes Troubleshooting Optional Accessories ............96 Problems and Solutions ..........100 Accessories from FUJIFILM..........97 Warning Messages and Displays ........107 Caring for the Camera .............98 Appendix Storage and Use .............98 Memory Card Capacity ..........111 Condensation ..............98 Specifications ..............112 Cleaning .................99 Traveling ................99...
Before You Begin Symbols and Conventions The following symbols are used in this manual: Q : This information should be read before use to ensure correct operation. R : Additional information that may be helpful when using the camera. P : Other pages in this manual on which related information may be found. Menus and other text in the LCD monitor are shown in bold.
Parts of the Camera For more information, refer to the page listed to the right of each item. Selector button Move cursor up d (exposure compensation) button (P 37) MENU/OK button (delete) button (P x) Move cursor left Move cursor right (macro) button (P 38) (flash) button (P 39) Move cursor down...
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Parts of the Camera A Microphone ..............57 N Strap eyelet ..............1 O DISP (display)/BACK button ........6, 19 B Shutter button ............. 22 button ............. 17 P Burst mode button ............46 ON/OFF W (wireless transfer) button ........55 D t (movie recording) button ........
Parts of the Camera Camera Displays The following types of indicator may be displayed during shooting and playback. Indicators vary with camera settings. ■ Shooting H Number of available frames ........111 I Sensitivity ..............72 J Image size and quality ........... 73, 74 K Temperature warning..........
Parts of the Camera ■ Playback A Playback mode indicator ........24, 47 B Intelligent Face Detection indicator......34, 82 C Red-eye removal indicator ........... 82 D Pro low-light mode, HDR ........29, 30 100-0001 E Advanced filter ............. 31 4:3N F Silent mode indicator ...........
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Parts of the Camera 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 • Playback: Indicators displayed/indicators hidden/I favorites Before You Begin...
First Steps Inserting the Battery and a Memory Card Insert the battery and memory card as described below. Q Before proceeding, confirm that the water-resistant seal is free of foreign matter as described on page xi. Open the battery-chamber cover. Keeping the safety lock pressed ( q ), rotate the latch ( w ) and open the battery- chamber cover ( e ).
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Inserting the Battery and a Memory Card Insert the battery. Align the orange stripe on the battery Orange stripe Battery latch with the orange battery latch and slide the battery into the camera, keeping the battery latch pressed to one side. Confirm that the battery is securely latched.
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Inserting the Battery and a Memory Card Insert the memory card. Holding the memory card in the orientation shown at right, slide it in until it clicks into place at the back of the slot. Q Be sure card is in the correct orientation; Click do not insert at an angle or use force.
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Inserting the Battery and a Memory Card Close and latch the battery-chamber cover. Holding the battery-chamber cover closed against the camera body ( q ), rotate the latch until it clicks into place ( w ), indicating that the cover is secure. Q Before closing the cover, confirm that there is no dust, sand, or other foreign matter on the water-resistant seal or adjacent surfaces.
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Inserting the Battery and a Memory Card Removing the Battery and Memory Card Before removing the battery or memory card, turn the camera off and open the battery-chamber cover. To remove the battery, press the battery latch to the side, and Battery latch slide the battery out of the camera as shown.
Inserting the Battery and a Memory Card ■ Compatible Memory Cards FUJIFILM and SanDisk SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards have been approved for use in the camera. A complete list of approved memory cards is available at http://www.fujifilm.com/support/digital_cameras/compatibility/. Operation is not guaranteed with other cards.
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Inserting the Battery and a Memory Card • The data in internal memory may be erased or corrupted when the camera is repaired. Please note that the repairer will be able to view pictures in internal memory. • Formatting a memory card or internal memory in the camera creates a folder in which pictures are stored.
Charging the Battery The battery is not charged at shipment. Charge the battery before use. The camera charges the battery internally. The camera uses an NP-45S rechargeable battery. Attach the plug adapter to the AC power adapter. Attach the plug adapter as shown, making sure that it is fully inserted and clicks into place on the AC power adapter terminals.
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Charging the Battery Charge the battery. Connect the camera to the supplied AC power adapter using the supplied USB cable. Then plug the AC power adapter into an indoor power outlet. Q Be sure the connectors are in the correct orientation and then insert them fully.
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Charging the Battery Charging via a computer The battery can be charged by connecting the camera to a computer. Turn the camera off and connect the supplied USB cable as shown, making sure the connectors are fully inserted. Connect the camera directly to the computer; do not use a USB hub or keyboard.
Turning the Camera on and Off Shooting Mode Playback Mode Press the ON/OFF button to turn the To turn the camera on and begin camera on. playback, press the a button for about a second. Press ON/OFF again to turn the camera Press the a button again or press off.
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Turning the Camera on and Off Q Fingerprints and other marks on the protective glass covering the lens can affect pictures. Keep the glass clean. Q The ON/OFF button does not completely end the supply of power to the camera. R Auto Power Off The camera will turn off automatically if no operations are performed for the length of time selected for M AUTO POWER OFF (P 92).
Basic Setup A language-selection dialog is displayed the first time the camera is turned on. Set up the camera as described below (you can reset the clock or change languages at any time using the F DATE/TIME or L a options in the setup menu;...
Basic Photography and Playback Taking Pictures in Q (Scene Recognition) Mode This section describes how to take pictures in Q (scene recognition) mode. The camera automatically analyzes the composition and adjusts settings appropriately. Turn the camera on. Press the ON/OFF button to turn the camera on. Q shooting indicators will be displayed.
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Taking Pictures in Q (Scene Recognition) Mode Frame the picture. Use the zoom buttons to frame the picture in the display. Zoom out Zoom in Zoom indicator Holding the Camera Hold the camera steady with both hands and brace your elbows against your sides.
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Taking Pictures in Q (Scene Recognition) Mode Focus. Press the shutter button halfway to focus. Double beep R The lens may make a noise when the camera focuses; this is normal. If the subject is poorly lit, the AF-assist illuminator may light;...
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Taking Pictures in Q (Scene Recognition) Mode Shoot. Smoothly press the shutter button the rest of the way Click down to take the picture. R If the subject is poorly lit, the flash may fire when the picture is taken. For information on using the flash when lighting is poor, see “N Using the Flash (Intelligent Flash)”...
Viewing Pictures Pictures can be viewed in the LCD monitor. When taking important photographs, take a test shot and check the results. Press the a button. The most recent picture will be displayed. View additional pictures. Press the selector right to view pictures in the order recorded, left to view pictures in reverse order.
More on Photography Shooting Mode Choose a shooting mode according to the scene or type of subject. Choosing a Shooting Mode Press MENU/OK to display the shooting menu. SHOOTING MODE and press the Highlight SHOOTING MENU SHOOTING MODE selector right to display shooting mode options. EXIT Highlight the desired mode and press MENU/OK.
Shooting Mode Shooting Mode Options Mode Description The camera automatically analyzes the composition and selects a scene Q SCENE RECOGNITION according to shooting conditions and the type of subject. Choose for crisp, clear snapshots. This mode is recommended in most B AUTO situations.
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Shooting Mode Mode Description Choose for crisp, clear shots that capture the brightness of scenes R SNOW dominated by shining white snow. s BEACH Choose for crisp, clear shots that capture the brightness of sunlit beaches. F UNDERWATER Choose for underwater photography. s UNDER WATER Choose for underwater close-ups of small objects.
Shooting Mode ■ g ACTION CAMERA Record impressive photos and videos of your adventures in wide angle. Choose this mode for shooting with the camera attached to the photographer’s body etc. Press the t button to start or stop recording a video. Q Do not use this mode under the condition where the camera may get hard vibration, such as putting the camera directly on the bicycle.
Shooting Mode ■ j PRO LOW-LIGHT Each time the shutter button is pressed, the camera makes four exposures and combines them into a single photograph. Use to reduce noise and blur when photographing poorly lit subjects or static subjects at high zoom ratios.
Shooting Mode ■ k HDR Each time the shutter button is pressed, the camera takes a series of shots, each with different exposure. These are combined into a single image, preserving detail in highlights and shadows. Choose for high-contrast scenes. R A single combined photograph may not be created with some scenes or if the subject or camera moves during shooting.
Shooting Mode ■ Y ADVANCED FILTER Take photos with filter effects. Select Y ADVANCED FILTER for shooting mode (P 25). Select a filter effect and press MENU/OK. Filter Description G TOY CAMERA Choose for a retro toy camera effect. H MINIATURE The tops and bottoms of pictures are blurred for a diorama effect.
Shooting Mode ■ r MOTION PANORAMA 360 Follow an on-screen guide to take photos that will automatically be joined to form a panorama. The camera zooms all the way out and remains fixed at the widest angle until shooting is complete. To select the angle through which you will pan the camera while shooting, press the selector down.
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Shooting Mode Q Panoramas are created from multiple frames. The camera may in some cases record an greater or lesser angle than selected or be unable to stitch the frames together perfectly. The last part of the panorama may not be recorded if shooting ends before the panorama is complete.
b Intelligent Face Detection Intelligent Face Detection sets focus and exposure for human faces anywhere in the frame, preventing the camera from focusing on the background in group portraits. Choose for shots that emphasize portrait subjects. To use Intelligent Face Detection, press MENU/OK to display the shooting menu and select ON for b FACE DETECTION (P 76).
Focus Lock To compose photographs with off-center subjects: Focus: Position the subject in the focus frame (U) and press the shutter button halfway to lock focus and exposure. Focus and exposure will remain locked while the shutter button is pressed halfway (AF/AE lock).
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Focus Lock 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, focus on another subject at the same distance and use focus lock to recompose the photograph. • Very shiny subjects such as mirrors or car bodies.
d Exposure Compensation To adjust exposure compensation when photographing very bright, very dark, or high-contrast subjects, press the selector up (d). Press the selector up or down to choose an exposure compensation value and then press MENU/OK. Choose positive (+) values to increase exposure Choose negative (–) values to reduce exposure...
F Macro Mode (Close-ups) For close-ups, press the selector left (F) and select F. When macro mode is in effect, the camera focuses on subjects near the center of the frame. Use the zoom buttons to compose pictures (P 21). To exit macro mode, press the selector left (F) and select H.
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.
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N Using the Flash (Intelligent Flash) R If the flash will fire, p will be displayed when the shutter button is pressed halfway (if the icon blinks yellow, the flash charging; wait for charging to complete before shooting). At slow shutter speeds, k will appear in the display to warn that pictures may be blurred;...
h Using the Self-Timer To use the self-timer, press the selector down (h) and choose from the following options: Option Description (OFF) Self-timer off. The shutter is released ten seconds after the shutter button is pressed. Use for (10 SEC) self-portraits.
h Using the Self-Timer Interval shooting (Time-lapse movie) You can automatically shoot at fixed intervals. It is possible to record only still pictures or to record a time-lapse movie and still pictures simultaneously. Press J (F), and then select eINTERVAL SHOOTING. Press MENU/OK to display the settings screen.
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h Using the Self-Timer Set the recording mode. Select the recording mode by pressing e or f. SETTING RECORDING MODE STILL STILL+TIME-LAPSE MOVIE 1440 60 144s BACK STILL: Only still pictures are recorded. STILL+TIME-LAPSE MOVIE: A time-lapse movie (P 44) is recorded in addition to still pictures.
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h Using the Self-Timer Focus and shoot. Press the shutter button the rest of the way down to start interval shooting. A photo is automatically taken at the interval time, and interval shooting finishes when the camera reaches the set shooting duration time. TIME-LAPSE MOVIE A time-lapse movie is a series of still pictures that were taken at set intervals with a fixed camera and play back like a movie.
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h Using the Self-Timer Q Zooming is not available during interval shooting. Q Time-lapse movies may look like just a sequence of still pictures, depending on the TIME-LAPSE MOVIE MODE setting and the number of captured frames. Q Depending on the scene and camera settings, the interval time may not meet the specified interval time.
The Burst Mode Button Press the burst mode button to toggle between single-frame shooting and the burst mode selected using the Continuous option in the shooting menu (P 76). R When a burst mode is selected, the camera displays the icon for the selected mode.
More on Playback Playback Options To view the most recent picture in the LCD monitor, press the a button. 100-0001 Press the selector right to view pictures in the order recorded, left to view pictures in reverse order. Keep the selector pressed to scroll rapidly to the desired frame.
Playback Options Playback Zoom Press T to zoom in on pictures displayed in single-frame playback; press W to zoom out. When the picture is zoomed in, the selector can be used to view areas of the image not currently visible in the display. Zoom indicator Navigation window shows portion of image currently...
Playback Options Multi-Frame Playback Pressing W when a picture is shown full-frame in the LCD monitor displays the current image with previous and following images in the background. Press W to increase the number of images displayed to two, nine, or one hundred, T to view fewer images.
A Deleting Pictures To delete individual pictures, multiple selected ERASE pictures, or all pictures, press the selector up FRAME SELECTED FRAMES (b), and choose from the options below. Note ALL FRAMES that deleted pictures can not be recovered. Copy BACK important pictures to a computer or other storage device before proceeding.
b Image Search Search for pictures. Select b IMAGE SEARCH in the playback menu (P 80), highlight one of the following search criteria, and press MENU/OK: • BY DATE: Search by date. • BY FACE: Find all pictures containing faces. • BY FAVORITES: Search by rating.
k PhotoBook Assist Create books from your favorite photos. Creating a PhotoBook Select NEW BOOK for k PHOTOBOOK ASSIST in the playback menu (P 85) and choose from the following options: • SELECT FROM ALL: Choose from all available pictures. • SELECT BY IMAGE SEARCH: Choose from pictures matching selected search conditions (P 51).
k PhotoBook Assist Viewing Photobooks Highlight a book in the photobook assist menu and press MENU/OK to display the book, then press the selector left or right to scroll through the pictures. Editing and Deleting Photobooks Display the photobook and press MENU/OK. The following options will be displayed;...
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. To pause playback, press the selector down; press the selector down again to resume.
• Browsing and downloading the pictures on the camera using smartphones • Downloading location data from smartphones Before proceeding, download the free FUJIFILM Camera Remote app and install it on your smartphone. This option can also be enabled by r WIRELESS COMMUNICATION from...
Saving Pictures to a Computer Press and hold the Wi-Fi button during playback 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.
Movies Recording Movies Press t 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 12m34s can be taken during recording...
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Recording Movies Taking Photographs During Recording Press the shutter button to take a photograph during recording. R The photo is saved separately from the movie and does not appear as part of the movie. Q Photos can not be taken while a high-speed movie is being recorded. Q The number of photos that can be taken is limited.
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Recording Movies Q The temperature of the camera may rise if it is used to record movies for an extended period or if the ambient temperature is high. This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. Q The mode selected may vary with shooting conditions. Movies...
Viewing Movies During playback, movies are displayed in the LCD monitor as shown at right. The following operations can be performed while a movie is displayed: Option Description PLAY Press the selector down to start playback. Press again to Start/pause playback pause.
Connections Viewing Pictures on High-Definition TVs The camera can be connected to High-Definition (HD) devices using an HDMI cable (available separately from third-party sources). Turn the camera off and connect the HDMI cable as shown below. Micro HDMI connector Insert into HDMI Insert into HDMI connector connector...
Printing Pictures via USB If the printer supports PictBridge, the camera can be connected directly to the printer as shown below 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. Connect the USB cable as shown and turn the printer on.
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Printing Pictures via USB Press MENU/OK to start printing. Printing can be interrupted by pressing DISP/BACK, but note that some printers may not respond immediately. If the printer stops before printing is complete, turn the camera off and then on again. After confirming that PRINTING has cleared from the camera display, turn the camera off and disconnect the USB csable.
Printing Pictures via USB Printing the DPOF Print Order The K PRINT ORDER (DPOF) option in the playback menu can be used to create a digital “print order” for PictBridge-compatible printers (P 96) or devices that support DPOF. DPOF DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a standard that allows pictures to be printed from “print orders”...
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Printing Pictures via USB Press the selector up or down to choose the number of copies (up to 99). To remove a picture from the print order, press the selector down until the number of copies is zero. Repeat Steps 4–5 to complete the print order and press MENU/OK when settings are complete.
Windows: Downloading and Installing MyFinePix Studio to a Computer If CD-ROM is not included in the Supplied Accessories (P 1), download MyFinePix Studio from the following website: http://fujifilm-dsc.com/mfs/. Double-click the downloaded file “MFPS_Setup.EXE” to start the installer, and follow the on-screen instructions to install MyFinePix Studio.
Viewing Pictures on a Computer Windows: Installing MyFinePix Studio If CD-ROM is included in the Supplied Accessories, install MyFinePix Studio from the supplied CD-ROM. Confirm that the computer meets the following system requirements: Windows 8/Windows 7 (SP 1)/Windows Vista (SP 2) 3 GHz Pentium 4 or better (2.4 GHz Core 2 Duo or better) 1 GB or more Free disk space...
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Viewing Pictures on a Computer Start the computer. Log in to an account with administrator privileges before proceeding. Exit any applications that may be running and insert the installer CD in a CD-ROM drive. Windows 8/Windows 7/Windows Vista If an AutoPlay dialog is displayed, click SETUP.EXE. A “User Account Control” dialog will then be displayed;...
Viewing Pictures on a Computer If prompted to install Windows Media Player or DirectX, follow the on- screen instructions to complete installation. Remove the installer CD from the CD-ROM drive when installation is complete. Store the installer CD in a dry location out of direct sunlight in case you need to re-install the software.
Viewing Pictures on a Computer Connecting the Camera If the pictures you wish to copy are stored on a memory card, insert the card into the camera. R Windows users may require the Windows CD when starting the software for the first time.
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Viewing Pictures on a Computer Importing pictures or movies to Mac (Macintosh) Use a standard application in Mac OS such as Image Capture to import pictures or movies to Mac. Q If a memory card containing a large number of images is inserted, there may be a delay before the software starts and you may be unable to import or save images.
Menus Using the Menus: Shooting Mode Using the Shooting Menu To display the shooting menu, press MENU/OK in shooting mode. Highlight items and press the selector right to view options, then highlight an option and press MENU/OK. Press DISP/BACK to exit when settings are complete.
Using the Menus: Shooting Mode O IMAGE SIZE (default: O 4:3) O 4 : 3 Choose the image size (large, medium, or small) and aspect ratio (4 : 3, 3 : 2, 16 : 9, or 1 : 1) at which pictures are recorded. Large pictures can be printed at large sizes with no drop in quality, while small pictures require Size Aspect ratio...
Using the Menus: Shooting Mode T IMAGE QUALITY (default: N) Choose how much image files are compressed. Option Description FINE Low compression. Select for higher image quality. NORMAL High compression. Select this option to store more pictures. P FINEPIX COLOR (default: c) Enhance contrast and color saturation or take pictures in black and white.
Using the Menus: Shooting Mode D WHITE BALANCE (default: AUTO) For natural colors, choose a setting that matches the light source. Option Description AUTO White balance adjusted automatically. For subjects in direct sunlight. For subjects in the shade. Use under “daylight” fluorescent lights. Use under “warm white”...
Using the Menus: Shooting Mode R CONTINUOUS (default: J) Capture motion in a series of pictures. Option Description P CONTINUOUS J CONTINUOUS The camera takes pictures while the shutter button is pressed. K CONTINUOUS O CONTINUOUS M FINAL The camera shoots while the shutter button is pressed and records the last N FINAL several pictures.
Using the Menus: Shooting Mode F AF MODE This option controls how the camera selects the focus area. Regardless of the option selected, the camera will focus on the subject in the center of the LCD monitor when macro mode is on. Option Description r CENTER...
Using the Menus: Shooting Mode V MOVIE MODE (default: i) Choose a frame size for movies. Option Description 1920 × 1080 (60fps) Full HD (High Definition). 1920 × 1080 (30fps) 1280 × 720 (60fps) High Definition. 640 × 480 (30fps) Standard definition.
When connecting to smartphones, you can use the following functions: • Taking pictures using smartphones • Uploading pictures to smartphones • Browsing and downloading the pictures on the camera using smartphones • Downloading location data from smartphones For information on using wireless networks, visit http://fujifilm-dsc.com/wifi/. Menus...
• Browsing and downloading the pictures on the camera using smartphones • Downloading location data from smartphones For information on using wireless networks, visit http://fujifilm-dsc.com/wifi/. s PC AUTO SAVE Upload pictures to a computer over a wireless network. For information on using wireless networks, visit http://fujifilm-dsc.com/wifi/.
Using the Menus: Playback Mode n MOVIE EDIT Edit movies. Q Do not turn the camera off while editing movies. ■ MOVIE TRIMMING Remove opening or ending footage to create an edited copy of the current movie. Display the desired movie. Select n MOVIE EDIT >...
Using the Menus: Playback Mode I 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. The show can be ended at any time by pressing MENU/OK.
Using the Menus: Playback Mode D PROTECT Protect pictures from accidental deletion. Select D PROTECT in the playback menu. Highlight one of the following options and press MENU/OK: • FRAME: Protect selected pictures. Press the selector left or right to view pictures and press MENU/OK to select or deselect.
Using the Menus: Playback Mode O RESIZE Create a small copy of the current picture. Display the desired picture. Select O RESIZE in the playback menu. Highlight a size and press MENU/OK to display a confirmation dialog. Press MENU/OK to save the resized copy to a separate file. R The sizes available vary with the size of the original image.
Using the Menus: Playback Mode E COPY Copy pictures from internal memory to a memory card. Select E COPY in the playback menu. Highlight one of the following options and press the selector right: • a INTERNAL MEMORY y b CARD: Copy pictures from internal memory to a memory card. • b CARD y a INTERNAL MEMORY: Copy pictures from a memory card to internal memory.
Using the Menus: Playback Mode J DISP ASPECT Choose how High Definition (HD) devices display pictures with an aspect ratio of 4 : 3 (this option is available only when an HDMI cable is connected). Select 16 : 9 to display the image so that it fills the screen with its top and bottom cropped out, 4 : 3 to display the entire image with black bands at either side.
The Setup Menu Using the Setup Menu Display the setup menu. 1.1 Press MENU/OK to display the menu for the current mode. SET-UP 1.2 Press the selector left to highlight the tab for SET-UP the current menu. EXIT EXIT 1.3 Press the selector down to highlight X. 1.4 Press the selector right to place the cursor in the setup menu.
The Setup Menu Setup Menu Options F DATE/TIME Set the camera clock (P 19). N TIME DIFFERENCE (default: h) Switch the camera clock instantly from your home time zone to the local time at your destination when traveling. To specify the difference between local time and your home time zone: Highlight g LOCAL and press the selector right.
The Setup Menu R RESET Reset all settings except F DATE/TIME, N TIME DIFFERENCE, and O BACKGROUND COLOR to default values. Highlight R RESET and press the selector right to display a confirmation dialog. Highlight OK and press MENU/OK. K FORMAT If a memory card is inserted in the camera, this option will format the memory card.
The Setup Menu B FRAME NO. (default: CONT.) New pictures are stored in image files named using a four-digit file Frame number number assigned by adding one to the last file number used. The file 100-0001 number is displayed during playback as shown at right. B FRAME NO. controls whether file numbering is reset to 0001 when a new memory Directory File...
The Setup Menu G OPERATION VOL. (default: c) Adjust the volume of the sounds produced when camera controls are operated. Choose f (mute) to disable control sounds. H SHUTTER VOLUME (default: c) Adjust the volume of the sounds produced when the shutter is released. Choose f (mute) to disable the shutter sound.
The Setup Menu (default: U ON) h LCD POWER SAVE Choose whether the display automatically dims to save power in shooting mode. This option does not take effect during playback. Option Description The display dims to save power if no operations are performed for a few U POWER SAVE ON seconds.
The Setup Menu R INTELLIGENT DIGITAL ZOOM (default: OFF) If ON is selected, selecting T at the maximum optical zoom position triggers intelligent digital zoom, further magnifying the image while processing it for sharp, high-resolution results. The Zoom Indicator INTELLIGENT DIGITAL ZOOM on Optical zoom Intelligent...
O BACKGROUND COLOR Choose a color scheme. h WIND FILTER Choose ON to reduce the noise of the wind when shooting movies. r WIRELESS SETTINGS Adjust settings for connection to a wireless network. For information on using wireless networks, visit http://fujifilm-dsc.com/wifi/. Menus...
The Setup Menu s PC AUTO SAVE SETTING Choose a destination for images uploaded using s PC AUTO SAVE. For information on using wireless networks, visit http://fujifilm-dsc.com/wifi/. U GEOTAGGING SET-UP Access location data options. Option Description GEOTAGGING Choose whether to save location data with pictures.
Technical Notes Optional Accessories The camera supports a wide range of accessories from FUJIFILM and other manufacturers. DIGITAL CAMERA ■ Printing ■ Audio/Visual FINEPIX XP90 Series HDMI cable (sold separately) USB cable HDTV PictBridge-compatible SD/SDHC/SDXC printer memory card Printer ■ Computer Related...
Optional Accessories Accessories from FUJIFILM The following optional accessories are available from FUJIFILM. For the latest information on the accessories available in your region, check with your local FUJIFILM representative or visit http://www.fujifilm.com/products/digital_ cameras/index.html. Rechargeable NP-45S: Additional large-capacity NP-45S rechargeable Li-ion batteries batteries can be purchased as required.
Caring for the Camera To ensure continued enjoyment of the product, observe the following precautions. Storage and Use If the camera will not be used for an ■ Condensation extended period, remove the battery Sudden increases in temperature, and memory card. Do not store or such as occur when entering a heated use the camera in locations that are: building on a cold day, can cause...
Use a blower to remove dust from the protective glass covering the lens and LCD monitor, then gently wipe with a soft, dry cloth. Any remaining stains can be removed by wiping gently with a piece of FUJIFILM lens-cleaning paper to which a small amount of lens-cleaning fluid has been applied. Care should be taken to avoid scratching the protective glass or LCD monitor.
Problem Solution The battery-chamber cover was not fully closed before the camera was immersed, or was opened under water: Take the camera to a FUJIFILM-authorized service technician for Water in the camera. repairs. Do not turn the camera on. Power and Battery...
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• The battery has been charged many times: The battery has reached the end of its charging lamp flashes. life. Purchase a new battery. If the battery still fails to charge, contact your FUJIFILM dealer. • The battery is too hot or too cold: Wait for the battery temperature to stabilize.
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Problems and Solutions Problem Solution Macro mode is not Choose a different shooting mode (P 25). available. Intelligent Face Detection Choose a different shooting mode (P 25). is not available. • The subject’s face is obscured by sunglasses, a hat, long hair, or other objects: Remove the obstructions.
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Problems and Solutions Problem Solution • The protective glass covering the lens is dirty: Clean the glass (P 99). • The protective glass covering the lens is blocked: Keep objects away from the lens (P 21). • s is displayed during shooting and the focus frame is displayed in red: Check focus Pictures are blurred.
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Problems and Solutions Playback Problem Solution Pictures are grainy. The pictures were taken with a different make or model of camera. Playback zoom is The current picture is a resized copy with a size of a. unavailable. • Playback volume is too low: Adjust playback volume (P 91). No sound in movie • The microphone was obstructed: Hold the camera correctly during recording (P 21, 57).
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(P 7). • The camera is connecting to a wireless network: Disconnect from the wireless network. The camera does not Remove and reinsert the battery (P 7). If the problem persists, contact your FUJIFILM dealer. function as expected. No sound.
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Problems and Solutions Wireless Networks For information on troubleshooting wireless networks, visit http://faq.fujifilm.com/digitalcamera/faq_product.html?pid=X. Problem Solution • The smartphone is too far away: Move the devices closer. • Nearby devices are causing radio interference: Move the camera and smartphone away from microwave ovens or cordless phones.
Camera malfunction or moving parts of lens obstructed. Turn the camera off and then on again, AND TURN ON AGAIN taking care not to touch the lens. If the message persists, contact a FUJIFILM dealer. LENS CONTROL ERROR • The memory card or internal memory is not formatted or the memory card was formatted in a computer or other device: Format the memory card or internal memory using the K FORMAT option in the camera setup menu (P 89).
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• Memory card error or connection error: Reinsert the card or turn the camera off and then on again. If the message persists, contact a FUJIFILM dealer. • Not enough memory remaining to record additional pictures: Delete pictures or insert WRITE ERROR a memory card with more free space.
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Warning Messages and Displays Warning Description The camera has run out of frame numbers (current frame number is 999-9999). Format the memory card and select RENEW for FRAME NO. in the setup menu. Take a picture FRAME NO. FULL to reset frame numbering to 100-0001, then select CONTINUOUS for FRAME NO (P 90).
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Warning Messages and Displays Warning Description COPY is selected in the playback menu. Insert a memory No memory card inserted when NO CARD card. b NO IMAGE COPY contains no images. Select a different source. The source selected for a NO IMAGE The DPOF print order on the current memory card contains more than 999 images.
Appendix 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.
Specifications System Model Digital Camera FinePix XP90 Series Effective pixels 16.4 million Image sensor 2.3 -in. square pixel CMOS with primary color filter Storage media • Internal memory (approx. 96 MB) • SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards File system Compliant with Design Rule for Camera File System (DCF), Exif 2.3, and Digital Print Order...
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Specifications System Sensitivity Standard output sensitivity equivalent to ISO 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400 (image size ); AUTO (400), AUTO (800), AUTO (1600) Metering 256-segment through-the-lens (TTL); MULTI Exposure control Programmed AE Exposure compensation –2 EV – +2 EV in increments of 1 3 EV Image stabilization Optical stabilization (image-sensor shift)
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Specifications System White balance Auto, direct sunlight, shade, daylight fluorescent, warm white fluorescent, cool white fluorescent, incandescent, underwater Self-timer Off, 2 sec., 10 sec., g (GROUP TIMER), INTERVAL SHOOTING, TIME-LAPSE MOVIE Time-lapse movie • i 1920×1080: 1080p, 60 fps • i 1920×1080: 1080p, 30 fps • i 1920×1080: 1080p, 10 fps • h 1280×720: 720p, 60 fps • h 1280×720: 720p, 30 fps...
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Specifications Input/output terminals Digital input/output USB 2.0 High-Speed; MTP/PTP HDMI output Micro HDMI connector Power supply/other Power supply NP-45S rechargeable battery Battery life (approximate Battery type Approximate number of frames number of frames that can NP-45S (type supplied with camera) be taken with a fully-charged battery) CIPA standard, measured in...
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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 NP-45S rechargeable battery Nominal voltage DC 3.7 V Nominal capacity 740 mAh Dimensions (W ×...
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Specifications ■ Notices • Specifications subject to change without notice. FUJIFILM shall not be held liable for damages resulting from errors in this manual. • Although the LCD monitor is manufactured using advanced high-precision technology, small bright points and anomalous colors may appear, particularly in the vicinity of text.
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Restrictions on Camera Settings The options available in each shooting mode are listed below. Shooting Mode Option Q B P g j k C h M Y r N O H Q R s F s U V W AUTO BOFF AUTO AUTO (1600)
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Restrictions on Camera Settings Shooting Mode Q B P g j k C h M Y r N O H Q R s F s U V W Option i 1920×1080 (60fps) i 1920×1080 (30fps) h 1280×720 (60fps) f 640×480 (30fps) k 640×480 (120fps) k 320×240 (240fps) k 160×120 (320fps)