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FujiFilm Finepix F200EXR Owner's Manual

Fujifilm finepix f200exr: user guide
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Before You Begin
First Steps
Basic Photography and Playback
Owner's Manual
More on Photography
Thank you for your purchase of this
product.
This manual describes
More on Playback
how to use your FUJIFILM FinePix
F200EXR digital camera and the
Movies
supplied software. Be sure that you
have read and understood its con-
tents before using the camera.
Connections
Menus
For information on related products, visit our website at
http://www.fujifilm.com/products/index.html
Technical Notes
Troubleshooting
Appendix

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  • Page 1 More on Photography Thank you for your purchase of this product. This manual describes More on Playback how to use your FUJIFILM FinePix F200EXR digital camera and the Movies supplied software. Be sure that you have read and understood its con- tents before using the camera.

  • Page 2: For Your Safety

    For Your Safety • Read Instructions: All the safety and op- Alternate Warnings: This video prod- erating instructions should be read uct is equipped with a three-wire before the appliance is operated. grounding-type plug, a plug having • Retain Instructions: The safety and a third (grounding) pin.

  • Page 3: Safety Notes

    , remove the battery, and discon- nect and unplug the AC power adapter. Continued use of the camera can cause a fi re or electric shock. Contact your FUJIFILM dealer. For Your Safety...
  • Page 4 These actions could damage the cord and cause a fi re or electric shock. If the cord is damaged, contact your FUJIFILM dealer. Do not place the camera on an unstable surface. This can cause the camera to fall or tip over and cause injury.
  • Page 5 Take the AC Adapters (Available Separately) urgent action indicated should any Use only FUJIFILM AC adapters desig- of the following situations arise: nated for use with this camera. Other • If liquid crystal comes in contact with adapters could damage the camera.

  • Page 6: Notices

    Notes on the Grant To comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules, this product must be used with a FUJIFILM-specifi ed ferrite-core A/V cable, USB cable, and DC supply cord. NOTICES For Customers in Canada For Customers in Canada CAUTION: This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
  • Page 7 Trademark Information Trademark Information xD-Picture Card is a trademark of FUJIFILM Corporation. Macintosh, Quick- Time, and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S.A. and other countries. Microsoft, Windows, the Windows logo, Windows Vista and the Windows Vista logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

  • Page 8: About This Manual

    About This Manual Before using the camera, read this manual and the warnings on pages ii–vii. For information on specifi c topics, consult the sources below. ✔ ✔ Camera Q & A Camera Q & A ..pg. ix Know what you want to do but don’t know the name for it? Find the answer in “Camera Q &...

  • Page 9: Camera Q & A

    Camera Q & A Find items by task. Camera Setup Camera Setup Question Question How do I set the camera clock? Can I set the clock to local time when I travel? How do I keep the display from turning off automatically? How do I make the display brighter or darker? How do I stop the camera beeping and clicking? Can I change the sound the shutter makes?

  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    Taking Pictures Taking Pictures How many pictures can I take? Is there a quick and easy way to take snapshots? How can I avoid blurred pictures? How can I make good portraits? Can I choose my own settings for diff erent scenes? Can the camera automatically adjust settings for diff erent scenes? Can I choose between clarity, reduced noise, and dynamic range? How do I shoot close-ups?
  • Page 11 Viewing Pictures Viewing Pictures Question Question How do I view my pictures? How do I delete the current picture? Can I select other pictures for deletion? Can I zoom in on pictures during playback? How do I view a lot of pictures at once? How do I view all pictures taken on the same day? Can I protect my pictures from accidental deletion? Can I hide the icons in the display when viewing my pictures?
  • Page 12 Table of Contents For Your Safety ... ii IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ... ii Safety Notes ... iii NOTICES ... vi About This Manual ...viii Camera Q & A ... ix Before You Begin n Before You Begi Introduction ... 1 Symbols and Conventions ...
  • Page 13 More on Playbac More on Playback k Playback Options ...40 Playback Zoom ...41 Multi-Frame Playback ...42 Sort by Date ...42 A Deleting Pictures ...43 Movies s Movie F Recording Movies ...45 a Viewing Movies ...47 Connections s Connection Viewing Pictures on TV ...48 Printing Pictures via USB ...49 Connecting the Camera ...49 Printing Selected Pictures ...49...
  • Page 14 Caring for the Camera ...93 Troubleshootin Troubleshooting g Troubleshooting ...94 Warning Messages and Displays ...101 Appendix x Appendi Glossary ... 105 Internal Memory/Memory Card Capacity ... 106 Specifi cations ... 108 FUJIFILM Digital Camera Worldwide Network ...114 Table of Contents...

  • Page 15: Introduction

    Introduction Symbols and Conventions Symbols and Conventions The following symbols are used in this manual: 3 Caution: This information should be read before use to ensure correct operation. 1 Note: Points to note when using the camera. 2 Tip: Additional information that may be helpful when using the camera. Menus and other text in the camera monitor are shown in bold.

  • Page 16: Parts Of The Camera

    Parts of the Camera Parts of the Camera For more information, refer to the page listed to the right of each item. Shutter button ...18 G button ... 11 AF-assist illuminator ...24 Self-timer lamp ...31 Lens and lens cover Microphone ...80 Flash ...28 Zoom control ...15, 41 Monitor ...

  • Page 17: Camera Displays

    Camera Displays Camera Displays The following indicators may appear during shooting and playback: The indicators displayed vary with camera settings. ■ ■ Shooting Shooting N N 9 9 ISO AUTO ( 800 ) ISO AUTO ( 800 ) 12 / 31 / 2050 12 / 31 / 2050 10 : 00 AM 10 : 00 AM...

  • Page 18: The Mode Dial

    The Mode Dial The Mode Dial To select a shooting mode, align the mode icon with the mark next to the mode dial. O: Improve clarity, reduce noise, in- crease dynamic range, or let the camera automatically adjust settings to suit the scene (pg.

  • Page 19: Charging The Battery

    Charging the Battery The battery is not charged at shipment. Charge the battery before use. Batteries The camera uses an NP-50 rechargeable battery. Place the battery in the charger. Insert the battery into the supplied battery charger as shown, making sure that the bat- tery is in the orientation indicated by the D B C labels.

  • Page 20: Inserting The Battery

    Inserting the Battery After charging the battery, insert it in the camera as described below. Open the battery-chamber cover. 1 Note Be sure the camera is off before opening the bat- tery-chamber cover. 3 Cautions • Do not open the battery-chamber cover when the camera is on.
  • Page 21 Close the battery-chamber cover. Removing the Battery After turning the camera off , open the battery-cham- ber cover, press the battery latch to the side, and slide the battery out of the camera as shown. Battery latch 3 Caution Turn the camera off before removing the battery. Inserting the Batteries 2 Tips: Using an AC Adapter •...

  • Page 22: Inserting A Memory Card

    Cards and SanDisk SD and SDHC memory cards have been approved for use in the cam- era. A complete list of approved memory cards is available at http://www.fujifilm.com/products/digital_ cameras/index.html. Operation is not guaranteed with other cards. The camera can not be used with MultiMediaCard (MMC).
  • Page 23 ■ ■ Inserting a Memory Card Inserting a Memory Card Open the battery-chamber cover. 1 Note Be sure the camera is off before opening the bat- tery-chamber cover. Insert the memory card. Holding the memory card in the orientation shown below, slide it all the way in. Be sure card is in cor- rect orientation;...
  • Page 24 • Do not affi x labels to memory cards. Peeling labels can cause camera malfunction. • FUJIFILM xD-Picture Cards are recommended. Results can not be guaranteed with xD-Picture Cards from other manufacturers. The camera can be used with both type M and type H xD-Picture Cards; note, however, that type H cards are not compatible with the optional DPC-UD1 xD-Picture Card USB drive.

  • Page 25: Turning The Camera On And Off

    Turning the Camera on and Off Shooting Mode Shooting Mode Press the G button to turn the camera on. The lens will extend and the lens cover will open. Press G again to turn the camera off . 2 Tip: Switching to Playback Mode Press the a button for about a second to start play- back.

  • Page 26: Basic Setup

    Basic Setup A language-selection dialog is displayed the fi rst time the camera is turned on. Set up the camera as described below (for information on resetting the clock or changing languages, see page 84). Choose a language. START MENU 1.1 Press the selector up, down, left, or right to highlight a lan- guage.
  • Page 27 Choose power management options. POWER MANAGEMENT POWER SAVE QUICK AF CLEAR DISPLAY Power saving for longer battery life 3.1 Press the selector up or down to highlight one of the follow- ing options: • n POWER SAVE: Save battery power. •...

  • Page 28: Taking Pictures In B (Auto) Mode

    Taking Pictures in B (Auto) Mode This section describes how to take pictures in B (auto) mode. Turn the camera on. Press the G button to turn the camera Select B mode. Rotate the mode dial to B. Check the battery level. Check the battery level in the display.
  • Page 29 Frame the picture. Position the main subject in the focus frame and use the zoom control to frame the pic- ture in the display. Select to zoom out Select Zoom indicator By default, the camera uses optical zoom only. If desired, digital zoom (pg.

  • Page 30: Dual Is Mode

    Framing Guideline and Post-Shot Assist Window To choose the shooting information and guides dis- played, press the DISP/BACK button. Indicators displayed HD framing • Best Framing: To use the best framing, position the main subject at the intersection of two lines or align one of the horizontal lines with the horizon.
  • Page 31 h Silent Mode In situations in which camera sounds or lights may be unwelcome, hold the DISP/BACK button down until h is displayed (note that silent mode is not available during movie or voice memo playback). The camera speaker, fl ash, and AF-assist illuminator/ self-timer lamp turn off and fl ash and volume settings can not be adjusted (note that the fl ash will still fi re in C mode).
  • Page 32 Shoot. Smoothly press the shutter button the rest of the way down to take the picture. 2 Tip: The Shutter Button The shutter button has two positions. Pressing the shutter button halfway ( q ) sets focus and exposure; to shoot, press the shutter button the rest of the way down ( w ).

  • Page 33: Viewing Pictures

    Viewing Pictures Pictures can be viewed in the monitor. When taking important photographs, take a test shot and check the results. Press the a button for about a second. The most recent picture will be displayed in the monitor. 100-0001 100-0001 ISO AUTO ( 800 ) ISO AUTO ( 800 )

  • Page 34: Intelligent Face Detection And Red-Eye Removal

    g Intelligent Face Detection and Red-Eye Removal Intelligent Face Detection allows the camera to automatically detect human faces and set focus and exposure for a face anywhere in the frame for shots that emphasize portrait subjects. Choose for group portraits (in vertical or horizontal orientations) to prevent the camera from focusing on the back- ground.
  • Page 35 3 Caution If no face is detected when the shutter button is pressed halfway (pg. 96), the camera will focus on the subject at the center of the display and red- eye will not be removed. Shoot. Press the shutter button all the way down to shoot.

  • Page 36: Focus Lock

    Focus Lock To compose photographs with off -center subjects: Position the subject in the focus frame. Focus. Press the shutter button halfway to set fo- cus and exposure. Focus and exposure will remain locked while the shutter button is pressed halfway (AF/AE lock). Press halfway Repeat steps 1 and 2 as desired to refocus...
  • Page 37 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 using autofocus, use focus lock (pg. 22) to focus on another subject at the same distance and then recompose the photograph.

  • Page 38: Af-Assist Illuminator

    The AF-Assist Illuminator If the subject is poorly lit, the AF-assist illuminator will light to assist the focus operation when the shutter button is pressed halfway. 1 Notes • Avoid shining the AF-assist illuminator directly into your subject’s eyes. See page 84 for information on dis- abling the AF-assist illuminator.

  • Page 39: Exposure Compensation

    d Exposure Compensation Use exposure compensation when photographing very bright, very dark, or high-contrast subjects. Press the selector up (d). The exposure indicator will be displayed. Choose a value. Press the selector button. The eff ect is vis- ible in the display. Choose positive (+) values to increase exposure Choose negative (–) values...
  • Page 40 d Exposure Compensation Exposure Compensation Choosing an Exposure Compensation Value • Backlit subjects: choose values from + EV to +1 EV (for an explanation of the term “EV”, see the Glossary on page 105) • Highly refl ective subjects or very bright scenes (e.g., snowfi elds): +1 EV •...

  • Page 41: F Macro Mode (Close-Ups)

    F Macro Mode (Close-ups) For close-ups, press the selector left (F). F is displayed in macro mode. When macro mode is in eff ect, the camera focuses on subjects near the center of the frame. Use the zoom control to compose pictures. To exit macro mode, press the selector left (F).

  • Page 42: Flash Mode

    N Using the Flash (Intelligent Flash) When the fl ash 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 eff ects of ambient background lighting, even in dimly-lit indoor scenes.
  • Page 43 Focus. Press the shutter button halfway to focus. If the fl ash will fi re, p will be displayed when the shutter button is pressed halfway. At slow shutter speeds, k will appear in the display to warn that pictures may be blurred; use of a tripod is recommended. Shoot.

  • Page 44: Self-Timer Mode

    h Using the Self-Timer The camera off ers a ten-second timer that allows photographers to appear in their own photographs, and a two-second timer that can be used to avoid blur caused by the camera moving when the shutter button is pressed. The self-timer is available in all shooting modes. Set the timer.
  • Page 45 The self-timer lamp on the front of the camera will blink immediately before the picture is taken. If the two-sec- ond timer is selected, the self-timer lamp will blink as the timer counts down. Intelligent Face Detection Because it ensures that the faces of portrait subjects will be in focus, Intelligent Face Detection (pg. 20) is recom- mended when using the self-timer for group portraits or self-portraits.

  • Page 46: Shooting Mode

    Shooting Mode Choose a shooting mode according to the scene or type of subject. To choose a shooting mode, rotate the mode dial to the desired setting (pg. 4). The following modes are available: B AUTO AUTO Choose for crisp, clear snapshots (pg. 14). This mode is recommended in most situations.
  • Page 47 Press the selector up or down to highlight one of the following op- tions. Option Option Description Description The camera automatically selects R EXR AUTO the scene and O mode ac- cording to shooting conditions. S RESOLUTION Choose for crisp, clear shots. PRIORITY T HIGH ISO &...

  • Page 48: C Natural & N

    O IMAGE SIZE If S is selected for O IMAGE SIZE in R mode, the camera will automatically select the op- timal image size. 1 Notes • a (AUTO) will be selected if the subject does not match the scenes listed above. •...

  • Page 49: D Natural Light

    D NATURAL LIGHT NATURAL LIGHT Capture natural light indoors, under low light, or where the fl ash can not be used. The fl ash turns off and sensitivity is raised to reduce blur. SP SCENE POSITION SCENE POSITION The camera off ers a choice of “scenes,” each adapted to particular shooting conditions or a specifi c type of subject, which can be assigned to the SP position on the mode dial:...
  • Page 50 Scene Scene L PORTRAIT Choose for soft-toned portraits with natural skin tones. Z PORTRAIT ENHANCER Choose for a smooth skin eff ect in soft-focus portraits. M LANDSCAPE Choose for crisp, clear daylight shots of buildings and landscapes. Choose when photographing moving subjects. p QUICK AF is automatically selected for N SPORT S POWER MANAGEMENT and priority is given to faster shutter speeds.

  • Page 51: M Manual

    M MANUAL MANUAL In this mode, you choose both shutter speed and aperture. If desired, exposure can be altered from the value suggested by the camera. Rotate the mode dial to M. Press the d button. Shutter speed and aperture will be displayed. Shutter speed F3.

  • Page 52: P Program Ae/A Aperture Priority Ae

    P PROGRAM AE/ PROGRAM AE/A A APERTURE PRIORITY AE APERTURE PRIORITY AE Mode P off ers a choice of program AE (autoexposure), in which the camera sets exposure automati- cally, and aperture priority AE, in which you adjust aperture to soften background details or bring both background and foreground into focus while letting the camera control shutter speed for optimal exposure.
  • Page 53 Press the selector up (d) to display exposure compensation (program AE) or aperture (aperture priority AE). Exposure compensation (program AE) (aperture priority AE) Press the selector button to choose exposure compensation (program AE) or aperture (ap- erture priority AE). If the correct exposure can not be achieved at the aperture selected for aperture priority AE, the shutter speed will be displayed in red.

  • Page 54: Choosing A Display Format

    Playback Options To view the most recent picture in the monitor, press the a button. Press the selector right to view pictures in the order recorded, left to view pic- tures in reverse order. Keep the selector pressed to scroll rapidly to the desired frame. 1 Note Pictures taken using other cameras are indicated by a m (“gift image”) icon during playback.

  • Page 55: Playback Zoom

    Playback Zoom Playback Zoom Select i to zoom in on pictures displayed in single-frame playback; select j 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...

  • Page 56: Multi-Frame Playback

    Multi-Frame Playback Multi-Frame Playback To change the number of images dis- played, select j when a picture is shown full-frame in the monitor. Select j to increase the number of pictures displayed to two, nine, or a hundred. 100-0001 100-0001 4:3 N 12 / 31 / 2050 12 / 31 / 2050...

  • Page 57: A Deleting Pictures

    A Deleting Pictures The ERASE option in the playback menu can be used to delete still pictures and movies, increasing the amount of space available on the memory card or in internal memory (for information on deleting pictures in single-frame playback, see page 19). Note that deleted pictures can not be recovered. Copy important pictures to a computer or other storage device before proceeding.
  • Page 58 ■ ■ FRAME FRAME: Deleting Selected Images : Deleting Selected Images Selecting FRAME displays the dialog shown at right. Press the selector left or right to scroll through pictures and press MENU/OK to delete the current picture (the picture is deleted immediately;...

  • Page 59: F Recording Movies

    F Recording Movies Shoot short movies at 30 frames per second. Sound is recorded via the built-in microphone; do not cover the microphone during recording. Rotate the mode dial to F (movie mode). Display shows time STANDBY STANDBY available Choosing the Frame Size To choose the frame size, press the F button and se- lect O QUALITY.
  • Page 60 Press the shutter button all the way down to start recording. 2 Tip There is no need to keep the shutter button pressed during recording. 1 Notes • Focus is set when recording begins; exposure and white balance are adjusted automatically through- out recording.

  • Page 61: Viewing Movies

    a Viewing Movies During playback, movies are displayed in the monitor as shown at right. The following operations can be performed while a movie is displayed: Operation Operation Description Description Start/pause Press the selector down to start playback. playback Press again to pause. Press the selector up to end playback.

  • Page 62: Viewing Pictures On Tv

    Viewing Pictures on TV Connect the camera to a TV and tune the television to the video channel to show pictures to a group. The supplied A/V cable connects as shown below; to connect to a High Defi nition (HD) TV, use an op- tional component video cable.

  • Page 63: Printing Pictures Via Usb

    Printing Pictures via USB If the printer supports PictBridge, the camera can be connected directly to the printer and pictures can be printed without fi rst being copied to a computer. Note that depending on the printer, not all the functions described below may be supported. Connecting the Camera Connecting the Camera Connect the supplied USB cable as shown and...
  • Page 64 2 Tip: Printing the Date of Recording To print the date of recording on pictures, press DISP/ BACK in steps 1–2 to display the PictBridge menu (see “Printing the DPOF Print Order,” below). Press the se- lector up or down to highlight PRINT WITH DATE s and press MENU/OK to return to the PictBridge display (to print pictures without the date of recording, select PRINT WITHOUT DATE).

  • Page 65: Printing The Dpof Print Order

    Printing the DPOF Print Order Printing the DPOF Print Order To print the print order created with K PRINT ORDER (DPOF) in the playback F-MODE menu (pg. 72): In the PictBridge display, press DISP/ BACK to open the PictBridge menu. PICTBRIDGE PRINT WITH DATE PRINT WITHOUT DATE...

  • Page 66: Creating A Dpof Print Order

    Creating a DPOF Print Order Creating a DPOF Print Order The K PRINT ORDER (DPOF) option in the playback F-MODE menu can be used to create a digital “print order” for PictBridge-compatible printers (pg. 51) or devices that support DPOF. DPOF DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is stan- dard that allows pictures to be printed from...
  • Page 67 Repeat steps 1–2 to complete the print order. Press MENU/OK to save the print order when settings are complete, or DISP/BACK to exit without chang- ing the print order. The total number of prints is dis- played in the monitor. Press MENU/ OK to exit.

  • Page 68: Viewing Pictures On A Computer

    Viewing Pictures on a Computer The supplied FinePixViewer software can be used to copy pictures to a computer, where they can be stored, viewed, organized, and printed. Before proceeding, install FinePixViewer as described below. connect the camera to the computer until installation is complete. Installing FinePixViewer Installing FinePixViewer FinePixViewer is available in Windows and Macintosh versions.
  • Page 69 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 Vista If an AutoPlay dialog is displayed, click SETUP.exe. A “User Account Control” dialog will then be displayed; click Allow.
  • Page 70 Installing FinePixViewer: Macintosh Installing FinePixViewer: Macintosh Confi rm that the computer meets the following system requirements: PowerPC or Intel Pre-installed versions of Mac OS X version 10.3.9–10.4 (for the latest information, visit http://www.fujifilm. OS OS com/) 256 MB or more...
  • Page 71 Remove the installer CD from the CD-ROM drive. Note that you may be unable to remove the CD if Safari is running; if necessary, quit Safari before removing the CD. Store the installer CD in a dry location out of direct sunlight in case you need to re-install the software. The version number is printed at the top of the CD label for reference when updating the software or contacting customer support.

  • Page 72: Connecting The Camera

    Connecting the Camera Connecting the Camera If the pictures you wish to copy are stored on a memory card, insert the card into the camera (pg. 8). If no card is inserted, pictures will be copied from internal memory. 3 Caution Loss of power during transfer could result in loss of data or damage to internal memory or the memory card.
  • Page 73 USB cable. Updating FinePixViewer The latest version of FinePixViewer can be download- ed from http://www.fujifilm.com/. Uninstalling FinePixViewer Only uninstall FinePixViewer before reinstalling the software or when it is no longer required. Af- ter quitting FinePixViewer and disconnecting the camera, drag the “FinePixViewer”...

  • Page 74: Using The Menus: Shooting Mode

    Using the Menus: Shooting Mode The F-mode and shooting menus contain settings for a wide range of shooting conditions. Using the F F -Mode Menu Using the -Mode Menu Press the F button to display the F-MODE menu. MODE MENU IMAGE SIZE IMAGE QUALITY FILM SIMULATION...

  • Page 75: F-Mode Menu Options

    F -Mode Menu Options -Mode Menu Options Menu item Menu item Adjust ISO sensitivity (pg. 62). Choose higher N ISO values when the subject is poorly lit. Enhance details in highlights for natural con- U DYNAMIC RANGE trast (pg. 62). O IMAGE SIZE Choose image size and aspect ratio (pg.

  • Page 76: N Iso

    N ISO Control the camera’s sensitivity to light. Higher values can be used to reduce blur when lighting is poor; note, however, that mottling may appear in pictures taken at high sensitivities, particularly at settings above 1600. If AUTO or an option such as AUTO (3200) is selected, the camera will adjust sensitivity automatically in response to shooting conditions.

  • Page 77: O Image Size

    O IMAGE SIZE IMAGE SIZE Choose the size and aspect ratio at which still pic- tures are recorded. Large pictures can be printed at large sizes with no drop in quality; small pic- tures require less memory, allowing more pictures to be recorded.

  • Page 78: T Image Quality

    T IMAGE QUALITY IMAGE QUALITY Choose how much image fi les are compressed. Select FINE (low compression) for higher image quality, NORMAL (high compression) to increase the number of pictures that can be stored. D WHITE BALANCE WHITE BALANCE For natural colors, choose a setting that matches the light source (for an explanation of “white bal- ance,”...

  • Page 79: P Film Simulation

    ■ ■ h h : Custom White Balance : Custom White Balance Choose h to adjust white balance for unusual lighting conditions. The options at right will be displayed; frame a white object so that it fi lls the monitor and press the shutter button all the way down to measure white balance.

  • Page 80: Using The Shooting Menu

    Using the Shooting Menu Using the Shooting Menu Press MENU/OK to display the shoot- ing menu. SHOOTING MENU CONTINUOUS DUAL IS MODE POWER MANAGEMENT SET-UP Press the selector up or down to highlight the desired menu item. Press the selector right to display options for the highlighted item.

  • Page 81: Shooting Menu Options

    Shooting Menu Options Shooting Menu Options Menu item Menu item A SCENE POSITION Choose a scene for SP mode (pg. 35). A SHOOTING MODE (P/A) Choose program or aperture priority AE for P mode (pg. 38). A SHOOTING MODE (EXR) Choose options for O mode (pg. 32). R CONTINUOUS Shoot a series of pictures (pg.

  • Page 82: Rcontinuous

    CONTINUOUS CONTINUOUS Capture motion in a series of pictures. 1 Notes • The fl ash turns off automatically. The previously-se- lected fl ash mode is restored when OFF is selected for R CONTINUOUS. • Frame rate varies with shutter speed. ■...

  • Page 83: C Photometry

    1 Notes: J TOP 12 / M FINAL 12 / I TOP 3 / L FINAL 3 • Focus and exposure are determined by the fi rst frame in each series. • The number of pictures that can be recorded depends on the memory available.

  • Page 84: F Af Mode

    F AF MODE 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 monitor when macro mode is on (pg. 27). •...

  • Page 85: S Power Management

    S POWER MANAGEMENT POWER MANAGEMENT Optimize camera performance for increased bat- tery life, quick focus response, or improved display quality. The following options are available: • n POWER SAVE: Monitor refresh rate is reduced. If no operations are performed for 10 s, the mon- itor will dim automatically to save power.

  • Page 86: Using The Menus: Playback Mode

    Using the Menus: Playback Mode The F-MODE and playback menus are used to manage the pictures in internal memory or on the memory card. Using the F F -Mode Menu Using the -Mode Menu Press the a button to enter play- back mode (pg.

  • Page 87: I Slide Show

    I SLIDE SHOW SLIDE SHOW View pictures in an automated slide show. Choose the type of show and press MENU/OK to start. Press DISP/BACK at any time during the show to view on- screen help. When a movie is displayed, movie playback will begin automatically, and the slide show will continue when the movie ends.

  • Page 88: Using The Playback Menu

    Using the Playback Menu Using the Playback Menu Press a to enter playback mode (pg. 11). Press MENU/OK to display the play- back menu. PLAYBACK MENU ERASE RED EYE REMOVAL IMAGE ROTATE PROTECT COPY VOICE MEMO Press the selector up or down to highlight the desired menu item.

  • Page 89: Playback Menu Options

    Playback Menu Options Playback Menu Options The following options are available: Option Option Description Description A ERASE Delete all or selected pictures (pg. 43). Create copies with reduced red eye (pg. B RED-EYE REMOVAL 75). C IMAGE ROTATE Rotate pictures (pg. 76). Protect pictures from accidental dele- D PROTECT tion (pg.

  • Page 90: C Image Rotate

    C IMAGE ROTATE IMAGE ROTATE By default, pictures taken in tall orientation are displayed in wide orientation. Use this option to display pictures in the correct orientation in the monitor. It has no eff ect on pictures displayed on a computer or other device. 1 Notes •...

  • Page 91: D Protect

    D PROTECT PROTECT Protect pictures from accidental deletion. The fol- lowing options are available. ■ ■ FRAME FRAME Protect selected pictures. Press the selector left or right to dis- play the desired picture. PROTECT OK? CANCEL Picture not protected Protected picture Press MENU/OK to protect the picture.

  • Page 92: E Copy

    E COPY COPY Copy pictures between internal memory and a memory card. Press the selector up or down to highlight a INTERNAL MEMORY y c CARD (copy pictures from internal memory to the memory card) or c CARD y a INTERNAL MEMORY (copy pictures from a memory card to internal mem- ory).
  • Page 93 ■ ■ FRAME FRAME Copy selected frames. Press the selector left or right to dis- play the desired picture. Press MENU/OK to copy the picture. Repeat steps 1–2 to copy additional images. Press DISP/BACK to exit when the operation is complete. ■...

  • Page 94: F Voice Memo

    F VOICE MEMO VOICE MEMO To add a voice memo to a still picture, select F VOICE MEMO after displaying the picture in playback mode. 1 Note Voice memos can not be added to movies or protect- ed pictures. Remove protection from pictures before recording voice memos (pg.

  • Page 95: G Trimming

    Playing Voice Memos Pictures with voice memos are indicated by a q icon during playback. To play the voice memo, press the selector down. To pause, press the selector down again; to end playback, press the selector up. Press the selector left to rewind, right to fast forward. Vol- ume controls can be displayed by pressing the MENU/ OK button;...

  • Page 96: O Resize

    2 Tip: Intelligent Face Detection If the picture was shot with Intelligent Face Detection (pg. 20), g will be displayed in the monitor. Press the g button to zoom in on the selected face. Press MENU/OK. A confi rmation dia- log will be displayed.

  • Page 97: The Setup Menu

    The Setup Menu Using the Setup Menu Using the Setup Menu Display the setup menu. 1.1 Press MENU/OK to display the menu for the current mode. 1.2 Press the selector up or down to highlight M SET-UP. 1.3 Press the selector right to dis- play the setup menu.

  • Page 98: Setup Menu Options

    Setup Menu Options Setup Menu Options Menu item Menu item Choose how long pictures are displayed after shooting A IMAGE DISP. (pg. 85). B FRAME NO. Choose how fi les are named (pg. 86). Choose whether to save unprocessed copies of pictures B SAVE ORG IMAGE taken using red-eye removal.

  • Page 99: Continuous Shooting Mode

    Menu item Menu item Q VIDEO SYSTEM Choose a video mode for connection to a TV (pg. 48). Reset all settings except DATE/TIME, TIME DIFFERENCE, BACK- GROUND COLOR, and VIDEO SYSTEM to default values. A con- R RESET fi rmation dialog will be displayed, press the selector left or right to highlight OK and press MENU/OK.

  • Page 100: Bframe No

    B FRAME NO. FRAME NO. New pictures are stored in im- age fi les named using a four- digit fi le number assigned by adding one to the last fi le number used. The fi le num- ber is displayed during playback as shown at right.

  • Page 101: D Digital Zoom

    D DIGITAL ZOOM DIGITAL ZOOM If ON is selected, selecting i at the maximum optical zoom position will trigger digital zoom, further magnifying the image. To cancel digital zoom, zoom out to the minimum digital zoom position and select j. Zoom indicator, DIGITAL ZOOM off DIGITAL ZOOM on...

  • Page 102: K Format

    K FORMAT FORMAT Format internal memory or a memory card. If a memory card is inserted in the camera, c will be displayed in the dia- log shown at right and this op- tion will format the memory card. If no memory card is inserted, a will be displayed and this op- tion will format internal memory.

  • Page 103: N Time Difference

    N TIME DIFFERENCE TIME DIFFERENCE When travelling, use this option to switch the camera clock instantly from your home time zone to the local time at your destination. Specify the diff erence between local time and your home time zone. 1.1 Press the selector up or down to highlight g LOCAL.

  • Page 104: Optional Accessories

    Optional Accessories The camera supports a wide range of accessories from FUJIFILM and other manufacturers. ■ ■ Audio/Visual Audio/Visual TV (available from third- party suppliers) Audio/visual output ■ ■ Printing Printing PictBridge-compatible printer (available from third-party suppliers) Printer (available from third-party...

  • Page 105: Accessories From Fujifilm

    Accessories from FUJIFILM Accessories from FUJIFILM The following optional accessories are available from FUJIFILM. For the latest information on the acces- sories available in your region, check with your local FUJIFILM representative or visit http://www.fujifilm. com/products/digital_cameras/index.html. • xD-Picture Cards: Choose from 128 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB cards. Both type M and type H xD-Picture Cards can be used;...
  • Page 106 40 m (131 ft.). Camera controls can be adjusted and the fl ash can be used without removing the camera from the case. • HDC-1 component video cable for digital camera: Connect the camera to High Defi nition (HD) televisions with component video (Y, Pb/Cb, Pr/Cr) connectors.

  • Page 107: Caring For The Camera

    Any remaining stains can be removed by wiping gently with a piece of FUJIFILM lens-cleaning pa- per to which a small amount of lens-cleaning fl uid has been applied. Care should be taken to avoid scratching the lens or monitor.

  • Page 108: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Power and Battery Problem Problem The battery is exhausted. The battery is not in the correct orienta- tion. The camera does not turn on. The battery-chamber cover is not latched. Latch the battery-chamber cover. The AC adapter and DC coupler are not connected properly.
  • Page 109 Clean the terminals with a soft, dry cloth. The battery has reached the end of its charg- ing life. Purchase a new battery. If the bat- tery still fails to charge, contact your FUJIFILM dealer. Plug the charger correctly into the power out- let.
  • Page 110 Shooting Problem Problem Memory is full. Memory is not formatted. No picture is There is dirt on the memory card contacts. Clean the contacts with a soft, dry cloth. taken when the shutter button is The memory card is damaged. Taking pressed.
  • Page 111 Problem Problem Macro mode is Macro mode is not available in the current Close-ups not available. shooting mode. The fl ash is charging. The fl ash is not available in the current shooting mode. The fl ash does not fi re. The battery is exhausted.
  • Page 112 Problem Problem Pictures are not Recording Power was interrupted during shooting. recorded. Pictures have been repeatedly recorded Recording is Movies to and deleted from a type M xD-Picture interrupted. Card. The self-timer is on and M FINAL 12, Only one picture Continuous L FINAL 3, or N LONG PERIOD is se- is taken.
  • Page 113 Playback Problem Problem Pictures are The pictures were taken with a diff erent make or grainy. model of camera. Pictures The pictures were created using O RESIZE or Playback zoom unavailable. with a diff erent make or model of camera. The camera is in silent mode.
  • Page 114 AC adapter/DC cou- pler. Insert a fresh or fully-charged spare battery. Remove and reinsert the battery or discon- nect and reconnect the AC adapter/DC cou- pler. If the problem persists, contact your FUJIFILM dealer. Troubleshooting Solution Solution Page Page —...

  • Page 115: Warning Messages And Displays

    Clean the contacts with a soft, dry cloth. If the mes- sage is repeated, format the memory card (pg. 88). If the message persists, replace the memory card. Contact a FUJIFILM dealer (pg. 114). Unlock the memory card (pg. 8). Use the camera to format the memory card (pg. 88).
  • Page 116 (pg. 88). If the message persists, replace the memory card. Use a compatible memory card. Contact a FUJIFILM dealer (pg. 114). Delete pictures or insert a memory card with more free space. Re-insert the memory card or turn the camera off and then on again.
  • Page 117 Remove protection before deleting, rotating, or adding voice memos to pictures. The voice memo can not be played back. Contact a FUJIFILM dealer (pg. 114). Select a diff erent source. These pictures can not be cropped. Copy the pictures to internal memory and create a new print order.
  • Page 118 Warning Warning PRESS AND HOLD An attempt was made to choose a fl ash mode THE DISP BUTTON TO or adjust the volume with the camera in silent DEACTIVATE SILENT MODE mode. A connection error occurred while pictures COMMUNICATION ERROR were being printed or copied to a computer or other device.

  • Page 119: Glossary

    Glossary Digital zoom: Unlike optical zoom, digital zoom does not increase the amount of visible detail. Instead, details vis- ible using optical zoom are simply enlarged, producing a slightly “grainy” image. DPOF (Digital Print Order Format): A standard that allows pictures to be printed from “print orders” stored in internal memory or on a memory card.

  • Page 120: Internal Memory/Memory Card Capacity

    Internal Memory/Memory Card Capacity The following table shows the recording time or number of available frames at diff erent image quali- ties. All fi gures are approximate; fi le size varies with the scene recorded, producing wide variations in the number of fi les that can be stored. The number of exposures or length remaining may not diminish at an even rate.
  • Page 121 Q 4 : 3 4 : 3 FINE FINE NORMAL NORMAL Size Size (pixels) (pixels) 2048 × 1536 File size File size 1.6 MB 800 KB 1.4 MB Internal memory Internal memory (approx. 48 MB) (approx. 48 MB) 128 MB 128 MB 256 MB 256 MB...

  • Page 122: Specifi Cations

    Specifi cations System Model Digital Camera FinePix F200EXR Eff ective pixels 12 million -in. Super CCD EXR Storage media • Internal memory (approx. 48 MB) • xD-Picture Cards (16 MB–2 GB) File system Compliant with Design Rule for Camera File System (DCF), Exif 2.2, and Digital Print Order Format...
  • Page 123 System C (NATURAL AND FLASH LIGHTING), D (NATURAL LIGHT), L (PORTRAIT), Z (PORTRAIT ENHANC- Scene modes ER), M (LANDSCAPE), N (SPORT), O (NIGHT), H (NIGHT (TRIPOD)), P (FIREWORKS), Q (SUNSET), R (SNOW), S (BEACH), F (UNDERWATER), T (MUSEUM), U (PARTY), V (FLOWER), W (TEXT) Picture stabilization Optical stabilization (CCD shift) Intelligent Face Detection Available...
  • Page 124 Input/output terminals A/V OUT (audio/video output) 8-pin multi-connector for NTSC or PAL output with monaural sound HD OUT (high-defi nition output) Analog component/HDC-1 component video cable for digital camera Digital input/output USB 2.0 High Speed; shares A/V OUT connector Specifi cations...
  • Page 125 Power supply/other Power supply NP-50 rechargeable battery; optional AC power adapter AC-5VX and DC coupler CP-50 Guide to the number of available frames for battery operation According to the CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association) standard procedure for measuring digital still camera battery consumption (extract): When using a battery, use the battery supplied with the camera.
  • Page 126 NP-50 rechargeable battery Nominal voltage DC 3.6 V Nominal capacity 1000 mAh Operating temperature 0 °C – +40 °C/+32 °F – +104 °F Dimensions (W × H × D) 35.4 mm × 40.0 mm × 6.6 mm/1.4 in. × 1.6 in. × 0.3 in. Weight Approx.
  • Page 127 European countries and China. Notices • Specifi cations subject to change without notice. FUJIFILM shall not be held liable for damages resulting from errors in this manual. • Although the monitor is manufactured using advanced high-precision technology, small bright points and anomalous colors (particularly in the vicinity of text) may appear.

  • Page 128: Fujifilm Digital Camera Worldwide Network

    Technical support & repairs TEL +598-2-9002004 fotocam@adinet.com.uy Technical support & repairs TEL (05982) 419 4542 kiel@fujifilm.com.uy Technical support & repairs TEL 0212-2022300 hellmund@hellmund.com Technical support & repairs TEL 0043 1 6162606/51 or 52 kamera.service@fujifilm.at Technical support & repairs TEL 3210242090 info@fuji.be Technical support TEL 38512319060 dsaravanja@fujifilm.hr...
  • Page 129 Technical support & repairs Tel 0180 / 589 89 80 0,14 EUR pro Minute aus dem deutschen Festnetz, abweichende Preise aus Mobilfunknetzen möglich,Stand bei Drucklegung. Technical support & repairs TEL 0030 210 9404100 fujifilm@fujifilm.gr Technical support TEL 3612389410 fujifilm@fujifilm.hu Repair service TEL 3613633777 Technical support &...
  • Page 130 Phocidis SARL Technical support TEL 46 8 506 141 70 kamera@fujifilm.se Repair service TEL 46 8 506 141 00 kameraverkstaden@fujifilm.se Technical support & repairs TEL +41 44 855 5154 RepairCenter@fujifilm.ch Technical support TEL +31(0)102812500 helpdesk@fujifilm-digital.nl Repair service TEL +31(0)102812520 camerareparaties@fujifilm-digital.nl Technical support TEL +90 212 696 5090 csarp@fujifilm.com.tr...
  • Page 131 Repair service TEL 603-55698388 camera@fujifilm.com.my Technical support TEL 632-7436601~06 info@yklcolor.com digital@yklcolor.com Repair service TEL 632-7436601~06 techop_services@yklcolor.com Technical support & repairs TEL 65-6380 5557 service@fujifilm.com.sg Technical support TEL +82-2-3282-7363 photo@fujifilm.co.kr Repair service TEL +82-2-701-1472 1bowl@hanmail.net TEL +82-2-2203-1472 nurijili@hanmail.net Repair service TEL +82-51-806-1472 merahan@yahoo.co.kr Technical support &...

  • Page 132: End User License Agreement

    All copyrights and other proprietary rights to Software and Documentation are ORPORATION PLEASE READ THIS END USER owned and retained by FUJIFILM or the third party suppliers as indicated on or in CD-ROM ONLY IF YOU CON Software or Documentation. Nothing contained herein shall be construed, expressly...

  • Page 133: Restrictions On Camera Settings

    Restrictions on Camera Settings Shooting Mode and Camera Settings Shooting Mode and Camera Settings The options available in each shooting mode are listed below. R S S T T U U P P Option Option ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ F F Macro mode Macro mode ✔...
  • Page 134 Option Option R S S T T U U P P ✔ AUTO AUTO AUTO(3200) ✔ AUTO(3200) AUTO(1600) ✔ AUTO(1600) ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ AUTO(800) AUTO(800) ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ AUTO(400) AUTO(400) 12800 12800 N ISO 6400 6400 3200 3200 1600...
  • Page 135 Option Option R S S T T U U P P ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ o MULTI MULTI ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ C PHOTOMETRY PHOTOMETRY p SPOT SPOT ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ q AVERAGE AVERAGE ✔...

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