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FujiFilm Finepix E550 Owner's Manual

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OWNER'S MANUAL
This manual will show you how to use your
FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA FinePix E550 correctly.
Please follow the instructions carefully.
1
Getting Ready
2
Using
the Camera
3
Advanced
Features
4
Settings
5
Software
Installation
6
Viewing Images
BL00419-201 ( 1 )

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  • Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL This manual will show you how to use your FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA FinePix E550 correctly. Please follow the instructions carefully. Getting Ready Using the Camera Advanced Features Settings Software Installation Viewing Images BL00419-201 ( 1 )
  • Page 2 5. Limited Warranty. SOFTWARE RECORDED ON THE CD-ROM. BY OPENING FUJIFILM warrants to you that Media is free from any defect in material THE PACKAGE, YOU ACCEPT AND AGREE TO BE and workmanship under normal use for ninety (90) days from the date of BOUND BY THIS AGREEMENT.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Warning ... 2 Camera parts and features ... 8 IMPORTANT ... 2 Attaching the strap ... 9 EC Declaration of Conformity ... 3 Using the strap ... 9 Preface ... 6 Example of LCD Monitor text display ... 9 Accessories included ...
  • Page 4 Battery charger BC-NH01 (1) h Terminal cover (1) h CD-ROM (1) Software for FinePix AX h Cradle adapter for FinePix E550 (1) h Owner’s Manual (this manual) (1) Use this adapter for setting camera to the optional PictureCradle CP-FXA10 (See P.105).

  • Page 5: Warning

    ✽ Refer to the pages in parentheses for information on Camera parts and features Mode dial Programmed Auto (P.35) Auto (P.34) Shutter-priority Auto Portrait (P.34) Aperture-priority Auto Landscape (P.34) Manual (P.38) Sports (P.34) Night scene (P.34) Movie (P.74) Shutter button POWER button Self-timer lamp (P.49)

  • Page 6: Charging The Batteries

    CHARGING THE BATTERIES Getting Ready Charge the AA-size Ni-MH batteries. Batteries that can be charged h AA-size Ni-MH batteries (included) ● Always use the battery charger BC-NH01 bundled with the camera to charge Ni-MH batteries. Attempting to charge batteries other than those specified for use with the charger (such as manganese, alkaline or lithium batteries) can cause the batteries to burst or leak.
  • Page 7 LOADING THE BATTERIES AND THE MEDIA Load the batteries correctly as indicated by the polarity icons. Align the gold marking on the xD-Picture Card slot with the gold contact area on the xD-Picture Card and push the card firmly all the way into the slot. ●...

  • Page 8: Turning On And Off / Setting The Date And Time

    TURNING ON AND OFF / SETTING THE DATE AND TIME Press the “POWER” button to turn the camera on. When turning the camera on, the viewfinder lamp lights green. Press the “POWER” button again to turn the camera off. The lens moves when the camera is in “ Photography mode.

  • Page 9: Selecting The Language

    SELECTING THE LANGUAGE 1 Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the menu on the LCD monitor. 2 Press “d” or “c” to select “ then press “a” or “b” to select “SET-UP”. 3 Press the “MENU/OK” button. ＯＰＴＩＯＮ ＯＰＴＩＯＮ ＳＥＴ−ＵＰ ＳＥＴ−ＵＰ...

  • Page 10: Trimming

    Using BASIC OPERATION GUIDE the Camera This section describes the camera’s functions. Photography mode selector Turn the Mode dial to select the photography mode. Auto Programmed Auto Scene position Shutter-priority Auto Portrait Aperture-priority Auto Landscape Manual Sports Night scene Movie Changing between the “...

  • Page 11: Photography Mode

    TAKING PICTURES ( B AUTO MODE ) PHOTOGRAPHY MODE 1 Press the “POWER” button to turn the camera 2 Set the Mode switch to “ 3 Set the Mode dial to “ h Focal range Approx. 60 cm (2.0 ft.) to infinity ●...

  • Page 12: Taking Pictures

    ◆ ◆ Subjects not suitable for autofocus The FinePix E550 uses a high-precision autofocusing mechanism. However, it may have difficulty focusing on the following: walls or subjects dressed in the same color as h Very shiny subjects such as a mirror or car...

  • Page 13: Number Of Available Frames

    AF (Autofocus)/AE (Auto-exposure) lock On the FinePix E550, pressing the shutter button down half way locks the focus and exposure settings (AF/AE lock). To focus on a subject that is off to one side or to set the exposure before composing the...

  • Page 14: Using The Zoom (Optical Zoom / Digital Zoom)

    ◆ Still images viewable on the FinePix E550 This camera will display still images recorded on the FinePix E550 or still images (excluding some uncompressed images) recorded on any FUJIFILM digital camera that supports xD-Picture Cards. Clear playback or playback zooming may not be possible for still images shot on cameras other than the FinePix E550.

  • Page 15: Playback Zoom

    VIEWING THE IMAGES ( w PLAYBACK ) PLAYBACK MODE Playback zoom Press the Zoom button during single-frame playback to zoom the still image. A zoom bar appears. Quality mode T (4048 × 3040 pixels) 5 (2848 × 2136 pixels) Zoom bar 3 (2048 ×...
  • Page 16 Advanced FOCUSING ( DISTANCE ) PHOTOGRAPHY FUNCTIONS Features The distance from the subject to the camera is referred to as the shooting distance. When the shooting distance is set correctly and the image appears sharp, the image is focused. ■ Two Focusing Methods: AF and MF. The mechanisms for focusing are AF (Autofocus) and MF (Manual focus).

  • Page 17: Taking Pictures — Selecting The Camera Settings

    PHOTOGRAPHY FUNCTIONS TAKING PICTURES — SELECTING THE CAMERA SETTINGS Consider the scene you are photographing and the sort of image you want to achieve when you specify the camera settings. A general guide is given below. Select the Photography mode (➡P.34-38, 74-75). Specifies all settings other than Quality, Sensitivity and FinePix COLOR on the camera.
  • Page 18 B AUTO / m PORTRAIT / PHOTOGRAPHY FUNCTIONS , LANDSCAPE / . SPORTS / / NIGHT SCENE B AUTO Set the Mode dial to “ This is the easiest mode to use and can be used for most types of shots. ●...
  • Page 19 M SHUTTER-PRIORITY AUTO PHOTOGRAPHY FUNCTIONS Set the Mode dial to “ This is an automatic mode to set the shutter speed. Use this mode to freeze a moving subject (fast shutter speed) or convey the impression of movement (slow shutter speed). Setting the shutter speed Press “a”...
  • Page 20 > MANUAL PHOTOGRAPHY FUNCTIONS Set the Mode dial to “ Use Manual mode to set any shutter speed and aperture setting. Setting the shutter speed Press “a” or “b” to select the shutter speed. h Shutter speed setting 3 sec. to 1/2000 sec. in 1/3 EV increaments １０...

  • Page 21: Auto Flash Mode

    Available Photography mode: d FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY FUNCTIONS Choose from 6 flash modes according to the type of shot. Set the Mode switch to “ Set the Mode dial to “ < “ ”, “ ”, or “ Press the Flash pop-up button to pop-up the flash. h Effective flash range ( Wide-angle: approx.

  • Page 22: D Exposure Compensation

    Available Photography mode: d FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY FUNCTIONS ◆ ◆ Flash pop-up reminder If the flash pop-up reminder is displayed, we １０ １０ recommend you use the flash. Flash pop-up reminder ◆ ◆ Suppressed flash Pressing the flash down changes the camera to Suppressed flash mode.
  • Page 23 p PHOTO MODE PHOTOGRAPHY y QUALITY MODE ( NUMBER OF RECORDED PIXELS ) 1 Set the Mode switch to “ 2 Set the Mode dial to Photography mode. 3 Press the “ The quality setting is retained even when the camera is off or the mode is changed.

  • Page 24: J Finepix Color

    S SENSITIVITY p PHOTO MODE PHOTOGRAPHY High-sensitivity photography ( ISO 800 ) When a high-sensitivity (ISO 800) is selected, the quality setting “ “ ” appears). ✽ h Digital zoom focal lengths : approx. 130 mm-325 mm, max. zoom scale: approx. 2.5× : approx.

  • Page 25: Photography Menu Operation

    PHOTOGRAPHY MENU OPERATION PHOTOGRAPHY MENU Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the menu on the LCD monitor. 1 Press “d” or “c” to select the menu item and “a” or “b” to change the setting. 2 Press the “MENU/OK” button to confirm the setting.
  • Page 26 PHOTOGRAPHY MENU PHOTOGRAPHY MENU A WHITE BALANCE Available Photography mode: Change the white balance setting to take a picture with the white balance fixed for the surroundings ＷＢ ＷＢ and lighting. In AUTO mode, the correct white balance may not be achieved for subjects such as close-ups of ＡＵＴＯ...
  • Page 27 PHOTOGRAPHY MENU PHOTOGRAPHY MENU H FOCUSING Available Photography mode: MF ( Manual Focus ) ＦＯＣＵＳＩＮＧ ＦＯＣＵＳＩＮＧ ＣＯＮＴＩＮＵＯＵＳ ＡＦ ＣＯＮＴＩＮＵＯＵＳ ＡＦ CONTINUOUS AF ＡＦ ＡＦ ＡＲＥＡ  ＡＲＥＡ ＡＦ ＡＦ（ＭＵＬＴＩ） （ＭＵＬＴＩ） ＡＦ ＡＦ（ＣＥＮＴＥＲ） （ＣＥＮＴＥＲ） AF AREA AF ( MULTI ) AF ( CENTER ) AF ( CENTER ) １０...

  • Page 28: F Top 4-Frame Continuous Shooting

    PHOTOGRAPHY MENU PHOTOGRAPHY MENU MF ( Manual Focus ) 1 Hold down the “ 2 Press the “T” or “W” button to adjust the focus. Use the LCD monitor to check the focus. １０ １０ ＩＳＯ ８０ ＩＳＯ ８０ ◆ Mastering manual focusing The image is unfocused when the camera moves.
  • Page 29 PHOTOGRAPHY MENU PHOTOGRAPHY MENU j Auto bracketing Available Photography mode: This mode shoots the same image with different exposure settings. Bracketing shoots 3 continuous frames, each with a different exposure setting. ＳＴＯＲＩＮＧ ＳＴＯＲＩＮＧ A is correctly exposed, B is overexposed and C is underexposed.

  • Page 30: Playback Information

    PHOTOGRAPHY MENU PHOTOGRAPHY MENU j BRACKETING Available Photography mode: Use this setting to photograph the same image with different exposure settings. Bracketing shoots 3 ＢＲＡＣＫＥＴＩＮＧ ＡＣＫＥＴＩＮＧ continuous frames, one of which is correctly ±１  ＥＶ ±１  ＥＶ exposed while the remaining two are underexposed ±２／３ＥＶ...

  • Page 31: Erasing Single / All Frames

    o ERASING SINGLE / ALL FRAMES PLAYBACK MENU 1 Set the Mode switch to “ 2 Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the menu on the LCD monitor. Erased frames (files) cannot be recovered. Back up important frames (files) onto your PC or another media.
  • Page 32 PLAYBACK MENU i PROTECTING IMAGES: FRAME / SET ALL / RESET ALL 1 Set the Mode switch to “ 2 Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the menu on the LCD monitor. Protection is a setting that prevents frames (files) from being accidentally erased.

  • Page 33: G Automatic Playback

    g AUTOMATIC PLAYBACK PLAYBACK MENU 1 Set the Mode switch to “ 2 Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the menu on the LCD monitor. ● The Power save function does not operate during playback. ● Movies start automatically. When the movie ends, the playback function moves it on.

  • Page 34: T Playing Back Voice Memos

    ◆ Compatible voice memo files You can use your FinePix E550 to playback voice memos recorded on this camera or voice memos up to 30 seconds long recorded onto a xD-Picture Card using a FUJIFILM digital camera. t PLAYING BACK VOICE MEMOS 1 Set the Mode switch to “...

  • Page 35: Y Trimming

    Y TRIMMING PLAYBACK MENU 1 Set the Mode switch to “ 2 Press “d” or “c” to select the trimming frame (file). 1 Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the menu on the LCD monitor. 2 Press “d” or “c” to select “ 3 Press the “MENU/OK”...

  • Page 36: P Photo Mode Playback

    Card. The recorded specifications include information on which frames are to be printed. This section gives a detailed description of how to order your prints with the FinePix E550. ✽ Note that some printers do not support date and time imprinting or specification of the number of prints.

  • Page 37: U Dpof All Reset

    u DPOF SET FRAME p PHOTO MODE PLAYBACK 1 Press “d” or “c” to display the frame (file) for specifying DPOF settings. 2 Press “a” or “b” to set a value up to 99 as the number of copies of the frame (file) to be printed. For frames (files) that you do not want printed, set the number of prints to 0 (zero).

  • Page 38: R Recording Movies

    r RECORDING MOVIES MOVIE MODE Set the Mode dial to “ Use “ ” Movie mode to record movies with sound. h Specifications Motion JPEG with monaural sound h Quality selection method (640 × 480 pixels) (320 × 240 pixels) h Frame rate 30 frames per second (fixed) See P.119 for information on the frame rate.

  • Page 39: P Photo Mode Movie

    p PHOTO MODE MOVIE y QUALITY SETTINGS IN MOVIE MODE 1 Set the Mode switch to “ 2 Set the Mode dial to “ 3 Press the “ ● In “ ” Movie mode, do not set the “ ● In “...

  • Page 40: Set-Up

    fi ADJUSTING THE MONITOR BRIGHTNESS / VOLUME Settings 1 Set the Mode switch to “ 2 Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the menu on the LCD monitor. 1 Press “d” or “c” to select “ then press “a” or “b” to select “ “VOLUME”.

  • Page 41: Set-Up Menu Options

    SET-UP ■ SET-UP menu options Settings Display Factory default Specifies whether the preview images (the photographed IMAGE DISP. ON/OFF/PREVIEW images) are displayed after taking a picture. Reduces the camera’s power consumption and sets the POWER SAVE 2 MIN/5MIN/OFF 2 MIN time when camera turns off.

  • Page 42: Power Save Setting

    SET-UP POWER SAVE SETTING When this function is enabled and the camera is ＳＥＴ−ＵＰ ＳＥＴ−ＵＰ not used for 60 seconds, the screen temporarily １ turns off (sleep mode) and the viewfinder lamp ＩＭＡＧＥ ＤＩＳＰ． ＩＭＡＧＥ ＤＩＳＰ． ：ＯＮ ：ＯＮ blinks at 1-second intervals to save power. If the ＰＯＷＥＲ ＳＡＶＥ...

  • Page 43: Frame No

    SET-UP Always press the “MENU/OK” button after the settings are completed. When the Photography mode is selected with world １０ １０ time set, “ ＩＳＯ  ＩＳＯ ８０ ８０ seconds. Upon returning from a trip, always change the  ９／２４／２００４  ９／２４／２００４  ２５０  ２５０ Ｆ５．６...

  • Page 44: Software Installation

    Software 5.1 INSTALLATION ON A Windows PC Installation Pre-installation checklist To run this software, you must have the hardware and software described below. Check your system before you begin the installation. ✽1 Operating System Windows 98 (including the Second Edition) Windows Millennium Edition (Windows Me) Windows 2000 Professional Windows XP Home Edition...

  • Page 45: Installation On A Mac Os 9.2

    5.2 INSTALLATION ON A Mac OS 9.2 Pre-installation checklist To run this software, you must have the hardware and software described below. Check your system before you begin the installation. ✽1 Compatible Mac Power Macintosh G3 , PowerBook G3 Power Macintosh G4, iMac, iBook, Power Macintosh G4 Cube or PowerBook G4 ✽2 Operating System...

  • Page 46: Installation On A Mac Os X

    5.2 INSTALLATION ON A Mac OS 9.2 After restarting the Macintosh, the “FinePixViewer installation completed” message appears. Click “Using FinePixViewer” to view the basic FinePixViewer functions. To install Acrobat Reader, click “Install Acrobat Reader”. ● Install Adobe Systems’ Acrobat Reader software to read the FinePixViewer User’s Guide (PDF). If the latest version already has been installed, this step is not required.
  • Page 47 5.3 INSTALLATION ON A Mac OS X Turn your Macintosh on and start up Mac OS X. Do not launch any other applications. When the bundled CD-ROM is loaded into the CD- ROM drive, the “FinePix” icon appears. Double-click the “FinePix” icon to open the [FinePix] volume window.

  • Page 48: Camera Connection

    Images 6.1.1 Using the AC Power adapter ( sold separately ) Always use the FUJIFILM “AC Power Adapter AC-3V” (sold separately) or the “AC Power Adapter AC-3VW” bundled with the PictureCradle CP-FXA10 (sold separately) (➡P.106). Use the AC power adapter to avoid losing power at inconvenient times, such as when downloading photographed images to your PC.

  • Page 49: Pictbridge Function

    6.2 CONNECTING THE CAMERA DIRECTLY TO THE PRINTER — PictBridge FUNCTION Press the “MENU/OK” button to download the data to the printer and print the frames specified in the ＰＲＩＮＴ ＤＰＯＦ ＰＲＩＮＴ ＤＰＯＦ DPOF settings. ＴＯＴＡＬ ＴＯＴＡＬ／   １９ ／   １９ＳＨＥＥＴ ＳＨＥＥＴＳ ＰＲＩＮＴ ＤＰＯＦ ＯＫ？ ＰＲＩＮＴ ＤＰＯＦ  ＯＫ？ ＹＥＳ...

  • Page 50: Connecting To A Pc

    6.3 CONNECTING TO A PC 6.3.1 Connecting to a PC The “Connecting to a PC” section explains how to connect the camera to your PC using the USB cable (included) and describes the functions you can use once the camera and PC are connected. If the power cuts out during data transmission, the data will not be transmitted correctly.
  • Page 51 6.3 CONNECTING TO A PC Set a PC Windows 98 / 98 SE / Me / 2000 Professional / Macintosh ● The Windows CD-ROM may also be required during installation. In this event, change CD-ROMs as directed by the on-screen instructions. h FinePixViewer automatically starts up and the Save Image Wizard window (Save Image dialog box) appears.

  • Page 52: Uninstalling The Software

    6.4 USING FinePixViewer 6.4.1 Mastering FinePixViewer For all information on FinePixViewer functions, refer to “How to Use FinePixViewer” in the Help menu for details. ◆ ◆ Macintosh h To read “How to Use FinePixViewer”... You must install Adobe Systems’ Acrobat Reader. See P.90 for information on installing Acrobat Reader.

  • Page 53: System Expansion Options

    System Expansion Options eBy using the FinePix E550 together with other optional FUJIFILM products, your system can be expanded to fill a wide range of uses. ■ Image input/output to the PC ( USB ) PictureCradle CP-FXA10 +Adapter (included) FinePix E550...

  • Page 54: Accessories Guide

    Rechargeable Battery NH-10 This is a battery pack that uses nickel-metal hydride (Ni-MH) batteries. The NH-10 can be charged using the Digital Camera FinePix E550 and Cradle CP-FXA10, or the AC Power Adapter AC-3VW. Obtain this battery pack if you need a spare battery after purchasing the cradle.
  • Page 55 Overview of the conversion lens/adapter ring Wide Conversion Lens WL-FXE01 This accessory converts the focal length of your lens by 0.76 times (equal to a 24.5 mm wide-angle lens) without changing its F-stop value. Use the adapter ring AR-FXE02 (sold separately) when the wide conversion lens is mounted on the lens.

  • Page 56: Using Your Camera Correctly

    FUJIFILM lens cleaning paper and wipe gently. h Do not scratch hard objects against the lens, LCD The FinePix E550 can be damaged on the inside and monitor or viewfinder. outside by water and sand. When you are at the beach h Clean the body of the camera with a soft, dry cloth.

  • Page 57: Warning Displays

    Images and movies may be lost or destroyed in the h Do not copy files other than those that will be used following situations. Please note that FUJIFILM by the camera. assumes no responsibility for data that is lost or ■...
  • Page 58 FinePix E550? You may not be able to print some images photographed on other cameras. This message appears when printing is performed from a FUJIFILM printer that supports PictBridge. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for the printer for details. Troubleshooting eIf you think the camera is faulty, check the following once more.

  • Page 59: Specifications

    Bracketing 3 Disconnect the camera from the Shooting functions Macintosh. Playback functions Other functions Digital camera FinePix E550 6.3 million pixels 1/1.7-inch Super CCD HR Number of total pixels: 6.63 million pixels xD-Picture Card (16/32/64/128/256/512 MB) Still image: DCF-compliant Compressed: Exif ver.2.2 JPEG, DPOF-compatible ✽...

  • Page 60: Explanation Of Terms

    DPC-256 (256 MB) DPC-512 (512 MB) ✽ These specifications are subject to change without notice. FUJIFILM shall not be held liable for damages resulting from errors in this Owner’s Manual. ✽ The LCD monitor on your digital camera is manufactured using advanced high-precision technology. Even so, small bright points and anomalous colors (particularly around text) may appear on the monitor.

  • Page 61: Safety Notes

    Safety Notes h Make sure that you use your FinePix E550 camera correctly. Read these Safety Notes and your Owner’s Manual carefully before use. If a problem arises, turn the camera h After reading these Safety Notes, store them in a off, remove the batteries, disconnect safe place.
  • Page 63 26 - 30, Nishiazabu 2 - chome, Minato - ku, Tokyo 106 - 8620, Japan http://home.fujifilm.com/products/digital/ Printed on recycled paper. FGS - 406107 - FG Printed in Japan...

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