About this manual This manual is designed to assist you in using the ix-10 Digital Camera. Information in this document has been carefully checked for accuracy; however, no guarantee is given to the correctness of the contents. The information in this document is subject to change without notice.
Declaration of conformity This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions: ♦ This device may not cause harmful interference. ♦ This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Trademark recognition Microsoft, MS-DOS and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp.
EC Declaration of Conformity Name: FUJIFILM AXIA CO., LTD Address: 17-5 Shibuya 2 Chome, Shibuya-ku Tokyo 150-0002 Japan Declare that the product Product Name: Is in conformity with the following standards Safety: EN60950 EMC: EN55022: EN50082-1 EN61000-3-2/3 Following the provision of the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC, 92/31/EEC and...
Safety and handling precautions Camera information ♦ Do not take apart or attempt to service the camera yourself. ♦ Do not expose the camera to moisture, or extremes in temperature. ♦ Let the camera warm up when moving from a cold to a warm temperature.
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For long periods in contact with chemicals such as pesticides or next to rubber or vinyl products. Digital cameras like the ix-10 are particularly badly affected by sand. In sandy locations such as beaches or deserts, or in locations where there is wind-borne sand, ensure that the camera is protected.
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Copyright ♦ Images recorded using your digital camera cannot be used in ways that infringe copyright laws without the consent of the owner, unless intended only for personal use. Note that some restrictions apply to the photographing of stage events etc, even when intended purely for personal use.
Table of Contents Chapter 1 ________________________________________ 1 Getting Started____________________________________ 1 Introduction ... 2 Key features & accessories ... 3 System requirements... 4 Identifying components ... 5 Installing and removing the SmartMedia card... 8 Inserting the batteries ... 9 Chapter 2 _______________________________________ 11 Camera Setup and Operation_______________________ 11 Turning the camera on and off ...
The supplied software and drivers along with the USB cable enable you to upload your images to your PC. The ix-10 Camera can be operated in either DSC or PC mode. DSC mode enables you to take still pictures and store them on your PC in albums, manipulate the images with photo editing software, and publish images on the Web.
Bundled software allowing you to perform advanced image manipulation Optional accessories You can purchase bigger SmartMedia cards to increase the capacity of the ix-10 Digital Camera. Please purchase only 3.3 V cards, with a capacity of 2 MB to 64 MB.
System requirements For optimal use with the ix-10 Digital Camera, your computer should have the following minimum system requirements: Hardware requirements • An IBM PC compatible with a Pentium 200 CPU or higher • Hard drive with 20 MB free disk space •...
Identifying components Please refer to the following illustrations to identify the components of the ix-10 Digital Camera: Front View Flash Viewfinder Snapshot Button USB Port Video Port Dust Cover Lens Switch...
LCD status display The following illustration shows all LCD status icons available in the LCD display: The following table explains the meaning of each icon: Icon Meaning The delete image function is enabled. Refer to page 18 for information on deleting images. The flash function.
Installing and removing the SmartMedia card Refer to the following information for installing and removing the SmartMedia card. You must insert the SmartMedia card before you can start taking pictures. Set the main switch to OFF. Open the SmartMedia card cover.
Inserting the batteries Refer to the following information for inserting the batteries: Set the main switch to OFF. To open the battery compartment cover, slide the cover as shown, then open. Note the battery polarity on the inside cover and insert the batteries.
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Battery display When you insert new batteries into your ix-10 Digital, the battery status icon in the LCD display indicates a fully charged battery. Refer to the following table: Battery icon Meaning The batteries have a full charge. The batteries are almost empty. Replace the batteries...
Turning the camera on and off Refer to the following to turn the ix-10 Digital Camera on and off: Slide the on/off switch to Check the current settings in the LED status display. (See LED status display on page7.) To turn the camera off, set the main switch to OFF.
Taking pictures Follow these instructions to take a picture with your ix-10 Digital Camera: Turn the camera on. When the green LED indicator lights, the camera is ready to take a picture. Check the current settings in the LCD status display.
SmartMedia card). Use this setting for sharper images. 320 x 240 standard resolution, 133 images maximum (using the 2 MB SmartMedia card). Use this setting for smaller file sizes. The Mode button The ix-10 Digital Camera has six operational modes that can be accessed...
Setting the flash Follow these instructions to set the flash for the ix-10 Digital Camera: Turn the camera on. When the green LED indicator lights, the camera is ready to take a picture. Check the current settings in the LCD status display.
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The ix-10 Digital Camera has four flash modes: Icon Flash Mode Automatic Flash No Flash Flash Always On Red Eye Note: The camera ready LED lights when the flash is ready. Meaning The flash occurs automatically when ambient lighting is insufficient for image capture.
Setting the timer The self-timer enables you to include yourself in the picture. Follow these instructions to set the self-timer: Turn the camera on. Press the mode button to enable self-timer mode . You can set the timer to capture high resolution or low resolution images.
Deleting images You can delete unwanted images at any time and free up space. Deleting single images Turn the camera on. Press the mode button until delete mode is enabled. The trashcan icon Refer to page 14 for information on setting the mode.
Note: You can also delete images using the supplied software package. Refer to page 25, Using the software and to the software help file on the CD for information. Deleting all images Press the mode button until delete all mode is enabled. The delete all icon appears.
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The LCD displays Press the snapshot button again. The buzzer beeps one time to confirm that the pictures have been erased. The LCD display shows that there are no pictures stored on the SmartMedia card.
Note: You may be prompted to insert your Windows Installation CD-ROM or disk. Driver Installation 1. At this stage, you do not need to connect your ix-10 Digital Camera to the PC. To load the software, insert the ix-10 Digital Camera software CD into your CD-ROM drive. The setup program should start up automatically.
Connecting to your PC Use the supplied USB cable to connect your ix-10 Digital Camera to your PC and download your images. Refer to the following illustration: Connect the small USB connector to the USB connector on the camera. Connect the large USB...
Connecting to your TV Connect the video cable to the video port of your camera via the small connector and to your TV (‘video in’) or video recorder via the phono jack (you may need to purchase an adapter depending on the input ports on your TV or video).
Note: Before you read this section, be sure you have installed the software. Refer to page 22 for instructions. Follow these instructions to use the included software for downloading images: 1. Click Start, Programs, and ix-10 Utility. Then click the ix-10 Utility icon to open the program: Video/camera button 2.
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From Digital Camera mode you can upload pictures from the camera to your PC and delete pictures on the camera. First, select pictures by clicking on them individually or using the ‘Select All/DeSelect All’ button: To transfer pictures from your camera to your PC, click this icon.
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Using the Arcsoft Photo Suite Software Once you have saved your pictures onto your PC via the ix-10 Utility software, you can use the bundled software programs to further enjoy your digital snaps. Manuals for these programs can be found on the ix- 10 software CD.
Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause The camera The camera has no switch is off. power. The batteries are discharged. The batteries are inserted incorrectly. The camera Ensure that the won’t take a green camera- picture. ready LED indicator is on and is not flashing.
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A personal The camera was computer connected to a does not personal recognize computer by UBS the camera. before installing Software. Displayed A camera cannot recognize a with format of LCD display SmartMedia. Or and cannot you used take a SmartMedia picture.
1/30 to 1/1,500 second Exposure Auto exposure White balance Auto white balance 1 ix-10 Digital Camera baud rate USB type communication Cable definition: mini USB connector, 1.8 m length, 3.5 mm mini plug. Battery type • Inserting batteries incorrectly will not result in damage to the camera or batteries.
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