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BL01637-201

DIGITAL CAMERA

Before You Begin
FINEPIX XP50 Series
First Steps
Owner's Manual
Basic Photography and Playback
More on Photography
Thank you for your purchase
of this product.
This manual
More on Playback
describes how to use your
FUJIFILM digital camera and the
supplied software. Be sure that
Movies
you have read and understood
its contents and the warnings in
Connections
"For Your Safety" (P ii) before us-
ing the camera.
Menus
For information on related products, visit our website at
http://www.fujifilm.com/products/digital_cameras/index.html
Technical Notes
Troubleshooting
Appendix

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  • Page 1: Digital Camera

    Thank you for your purchase of this product. This manual More on Playback describes how to use your FUJIFILM digital camera and the supplied software. Be sure that Movies you have read and understood its contents and the warnings in Connections “For Your Safety”...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    For Your Safety For Your Safety IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Read Instructions: All the safety and operat- Alternate Warnings: This video product is Power-Cord Protection: Power-supply cords ing instructions should be read before the equipped with a three-wire grounding-type should be routed so that they are not likely appliance is operated.

  • Page 3: For Your Safety

    For Your Safety If the video product does not operate nor- Antennas Antennas mally follow the operating instructions. Ad- Outdoor Antenna Grounding: If an outside Cleaning: Unplug this video product from the just only those controls that are covered by antenna or cable system is connected to the wall outlet before cleaning.

  • Page 4: Safety Notes

    fi re or electric shock. If the CAUTION cord is damaged, contact your FUJIFILM dealer. The icons shown below are used to indicate the nature of the instruc- Do not place the camera on an unstable surface. This can cause the tions which are to be observed.
  • Page 5 Build-up of dust in your camera can cause a fi re or electric CAUTION CAUTION shock. Contact your FUJIFILM dealer to request internal clean- ing every two years. Please note that this service is not free Do not use this camera in locations aff ected by oil fumes or steams.
  • Page 6 For Your Safety ■ Charging the Battery ■ Cautions: Handling the Battery The Battery and Power Supply Charge the battery in the supplied battery • Do not transport or store with metal objects Note: Check the type of battery used in charger.
  • Page 7 This section applies to all camera models. diff erent types. temporarily reduced when new, after long Use only FUJIFILM AC power adapters desig- • If the camera will not be used for an extend- periods of disuse, or if they are repeatedly nated for use with this camera.
  • Page 8 European countries and China. FUJIFILM Corporation can not accept liability • If liquid crystal is swallowed, rinse your for damages or lost profi ts incurred as a result mouth thoroughly with water.

  • Page 9: About This Manual

    About This Manual About This Manual Before using the camera, read this manual and the warnings in “For Your Safe- ty” (P ii). For information on specifi c topics, consult the sources below. P xiii xiii ......P P 91 91 Table of Contents Table of Contents ......

  • Page 10: Frequently-Used Buttons

    Frequently-Used Buttons Frequently-Used Buttons ■ ■ Deleting Pictures ■ ■ Taking Pictures During Playback 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.

  • Page 11: Product Features And Precautions For Use

    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: 1.5 m/4.9 ft.; impact surface: ply- wood, 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.
  • Page 12 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. ■ ■ Cold Climates...

  • Page 13: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Table of Contents For Your Safety ..............ii Basic Photography and Playback Basic Photography and Playback IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........ii Taking Pictures in Q (Scene Recognition) Mode ..19 Safety Notes ..............iv Viewing Pictures .............23 About This Manual ............ix More on Photography More on Photography Frequently-Used Buttons ..........x...
  • Page 14 Table of Contents More on Playback More on Playback Connections Connections Playback Options .............39 Viewing Pictures on TV ...........50 I Favorites: Rating Pictures .........39 Viewing Pictures on High-Defi nition TVs.......51 Playback Zoom ...............40 Printing Pictures via USB ..........52 Multi-Frame Playback ............41 Printing the DPOF Print Order.........54 A Deleting Pictures ............42 Viewing Pictures on a Computer ........56...
  • Page 15 Table of Contents Using the Menus: Playback Mode ........69 The Setup Menu ..............78 Using the Playback Menu ..........69 Using the Setup Menu ............78 Playback Menu Options ..........69 Setup Menu Options ............79 k PHOTOBOOK ASSIST ..........69 F DATE/TIME .............79 b IMAGE SEARCH ............69 N TIME DIFFERENCE ...........79 A ERASE ..............69 L a ............79...
  • Page 16 Table of Contents Technical Notes Technical Notes Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Optional Accessories ............87 Problems and Solutions ..........91 Accessories from FUJIFILM..........88 Warning Messages and Displays ........98 Caring for the Camera .............89 Appendix Appendix Storage and Use .............89 Tips and Tricks..............102 Condensation ..............89 Internal Memory/Memory Card Capacity ....105...

  • Page 17: Before You Begin Symbols And Conventions

    Before You Begin Before You Begin Symbols and Conventions 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.

  • Page 18: 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. Selector button Move cursor up d (exposure compensation) button (P 34) (delete) button (P x) MENU/OK button Move cursor left Move cursor right (macro) button (P 35) (fl ash) button (P 36)

  • Page 19: Silent Mode Indicator

    Parts of the Camera Zoom control ............20, 40 Latch ................9, 12 Shutter button .............. 21 Safety lock ..............9, 12 ON/OFF button ............. 16 Strap eyelet ..............1 Flash ................36 DISP (display)/BACK button ........6, 18 o (silent mode) button Self-timer lamp ............38 ..........x Lens/protective glass (playback) button...........

  • Page 20: Camera Displays

    Parts of the Camera Camera Displays Camera Displays The following types of indicator may be displayed during shooting and play- back. Indicators vary with camera settings. ■ Shooting Movie mode ..............48 Number of available frames ........105 Sensitivity ..............63 Image size and quality ..........64, 65 Temperature warning ...........

  • Page 21: Playback

    Parts of the Camera ■ Playback Playback mode indicator..........23, 39 Intelligent Face Detection indicator ......31, 74 100-0001 100-0001 Red-eye removal indicator ..........74 Portrait enhancer ............25 4:3N Edit ................70 Gift image ..............39 YouTube Frame number .............. 81 Silent mode indicator ..........3, 79 12 / 31 / 2050 12 / 31 / 2050 10 : 00 AM...
  • Page 22 Parts of the Camera Hiding and Viewing Indicators 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...

  • Page 23: First Steps Charging The Battery

    First Steps First Steps Charging the Battery Charging the Battery The battery is not charged at shipment. Charge the battery before use. Place the battery in the supplied battery charger. Insert the battery in the orientation indicated by the CBD labels. Battery Arrow The camera uses an NP-45A recharge-...
  • Page 24 Charging the Battery Charge the battery. Remove the battery when charging is complete. See the specifi cations (P 110) for charging times (note that charging times increase at low tem- peratures). Q Unplug the charger when it is not in use. First Steps...

  • Page 25: Inserting The Battery And A Memory Card

    Inserting the Battery and a Memory Card Inserting the Battery and a Memory Card Although the camera can store pictures in internal memory, optional SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards (sold separately) can be used to store addi- tional pictures. After charging the battery, insert the battery and memory card as described below.
  • Page 26 Inserting the Battery and a Memory Card Insert the battery. Align the orange stripe on the battery with Orange stripe the orange battery latch and slide the bat- tery into the camera, keeping the battery Battery latch latch pressed to one side. Confi rm that the battery is securely latched.
  • Page 27 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; do not insert at an angle or use force.
  • Page 28 Inserting the Battery and a Memory Card Close and latch the battery-chamber cover. Close the cover ( q ) and then close the latch ( w ) and safety lock ( e ). Q Before closing the cover, confi rm that there is no dust, sand, or other foreign matter on the water-resistant seal or adjacent surfaces.
  • Page 29 Inserting the Battery and a Memory Card Removing the Battery and 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.

  • Page 30: Compatible Memory Cards

    Inserting the Battery and a Memory Card ■ Compatible Memory Cards FUJIFILM and SanDisk SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards have been ap- proved for use in the camera. A complete list of approved memory cards is available at http://www.fujifilm.com/support/digital_cameras/compatibility/.
  • Page 31 Inserting the Battery and a Memory Card • The data in internal memory may be erased or corrupted when the camera is re- paired. 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.

  • Page 32: Turning The Camera On And Off

    Turning the Camera on and Off Turning the Camera on and Off Shooting Mode Shooting Mode Playback Mode Playback Mode Press the ON/OFF button to turn the To turn the camera on and begin playback, press the a button for camera on.
  • Page 33 Turning the Camera on and Off Q Fingerprints and other marks on the protective glass covering the lens can aff ect pictures. Keep the glass clean. Q The button does not completely end the supply of power to the camera. ON/OFF R R Auto Power Off Auto Power Off...

  • Page 34: Basic Setup

    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 (you can reset the clock or change languages at any time using the F DATE/TIME or L a options in the setup menu;...

  • Page 35: Basic Photography And Playback

    Basic Photography and Playback Basic Photography and Playback Taking Pictures in Q Q (Scene Recognition) Mode Taking Pictures in (Scene Recognition) Mode This section describes how to take pictures in Q Q (scene recognition scene recognition) mode. The camera automatically analyzes the composition and adjusts settings ap- propriately.
  • Page 36 Taking Pictures in Q (Scene Recognition) Mode Frame the picture. Use the zoom control to frame the picture in the display. Zoom out Zoom in Zoom indicator Holding the Camera Holding the Camera Hold the camera steady with both hands and brace your elbows against your sides.

  • Page 37: Focus Warning

    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 camera is able to focus, it will beep twice and the in- dicator lamp will glow green.
  • Page 38 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 fl ash may fi re when the pic- ture is taken.

  • Page 39: Viewing Pictures

    Viewing Pictures Viewing Pictures Pictures can be viewed in the LCD monitor. When taking important photo- graphs, 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.

  • Page 40: More On Photography Shooting Mode

    More on Photography More on Photography Shooting Mode Shooting Mode Choose a shooting mode according to the scene or type of subject. Choosing a Shooting Mode Choosing a Shooting Mode Press MENU/OK to display the shooting menu. Highlight SHOOTING MODE and press the SHOOTING MENU SHOOTING MODE selector right to display shooting mode options.

  • Page 41: Shooting Mode Options

    Shooting Mode Shooting Mode Options Shooting Mode Options Mode Mode Description Description The camera automatically analyzes the composition and selects a scene Q SCENE RECOGNITION SCENE RECOGNITION according to shooting conditions and the type of subject. Choose for crisp, clear snapshots. This mode is recommended in most B AUTO AUTO situations.
  • Page 42 Shooting Mode Mode Mode Description Description O NIGHT NIGHT Choose this mode for poorly lit twilight or night scenes. H NIGHT (TRIPOD) NIGHT (TRIPOD) Choose this mode for slow shutter speeds when shooting at night. Q SUNSET SUNSET Choose this mode to record the vivid colors in sunrises and sunsets. Choose for crisp, clear shots that capture the brightness of scenes domi- R SNOW SNOW...

  • Page 43: Pro Low-Light

    Shooting Mode ■ j PRO LOW-LIGHT Each time the shutter button is pressed, the camera makes four exposures and combines them into a single photo- graph. Use to reduce noise and blur when photographing poorly lit subjects or static subjects at high zoom ratios. R A single combined photograph may not be created with some scenes or if the subject or camera moves during shooting.

  • Page 44: D-Range Priority

    Shooting Mode ■ k D-RANGE PRIORITY Each time the shutter button is pressed, the camera takes a series of shots, each with diff erent exposure. These are combined into a single image, pre- serving detail in highlights and shadows. Choose for high-contrast scenes. Press the selector left or right to choose the exposure range before shooting.

  • Page 45: Motion Panorama 360

    Shooting Mode ■ r MOTION PANORAMA 360 Follow an on-screen guide to take photos that will auto- matically be joined to form a panorama. The camera zooms all the way out and remains fi xed at the widest angle until shooting is complete.
  • Page 46 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 be- fore the panorama is complete.

  • Page 47: Intelligent Face Detection

    b Intelligent Face Detection 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 67).

  • Page 48: Focus Lock

    Focus Lock 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).
  • Page 49 Focus Lock Autofocus 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. •...

  • Page 50: Exposure Compensation

    d Exposure Compensation Exposure Compensation To adjust exposure compensation when photo- graphing very bright, very dark, or high-contrast subjects, press the selector up (d). Press the selec- tor up or down to choose an exposure compensa- tion value and then press MENU/OK. Choose positive (+) values to increase exposure Choose negative (–) values...

  • Page 51: F Macro Mode (Close-Ups)

    F Macro Mode (Close-ups) Macro Mode (Close-ups) For close-ups, press the selector left (F) and select F. When macro mode is in eff ect, the camera fo- cuses on subjects near the center of the frame. Use the zoom control to compose pictures (P 20). To exit macro mode, press the selector left (F) and select H.

  • Page 52: N Using The Flash (Intelligent Flash)

    N Using the Flash (Intelligent Flash) 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 pre- serving the eff ects of ambient background lighting, even in dimly-lit indoor scenes.

  • Page 53: Blur Warning

    N Using the Flash (Intelligent Flash) R 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;...

  • Page 54: Using The Self-Timer

    h Using the Self-Timer Using the Self-Timer To use the self-timer, press the selector down (h) and choose from the following options: Option Option Description Description (OFF) Self-timer off . The camera starts the timer when it detects two portrait subjects close together. Press the selector up to choose how close the subjects must be together before (COUPLE TIMER) the timer starts (the more hearts, the closer the subjects must be together).

  • Page 55: More On Playback Playback Options

    More on Playback More on Playback Playback Options Playback Options To view the most recent picture in the LCD monitor, press the a button. 100-0001 100-0001 Press the selector right to view pictures in the order recorded, left to view pictures in reverse order.

  • Page 56: Playback Zoom

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

  • Page 57: Multi-Frame Playback

    Playback Options Multi-Frame Playback Multi-Frame Playback Selecting W when a picture is shown full-frame in the LCD monitor displays the current image with previous and following images in the background. Select W to increase the number of images displayed to two, nine, or one hundred, T to view fewer images.

  • Page 58: A Deleting Pictures

    A Deleting Pictures Deleting Pictures To delete individual pictures, multiple selected PLAYBACK MENU ERASE BACK pictures, or all pictures, press MENU/OK, select FRAME SELECTED FRAMES ALL FRAMES A ERASE (P 69), and choose from the options below. Note that deleted pictures can not be re- covered.

  • Page 59: Image Search

    b Image Search Image Search Search for pictures. Select b IMAGE SEARCH in the playback menu (P 69), highlight one of the following search criteria, and press MENU/OK: • BY DATE: Search by date. • BY FACE: Search for faces from the face recognition database. •...

  • Page 60: Photobook Assist

    k PhotoBook Assist PhotoBook Assist Create books from your favorite photos. Creating a PhotoBook Creating a PhotoBook Select NEW BOOK for k PHOTOBOOK ASSIST in the playback menu (P 69) and choose from the following options: • SELECT FROM ALL: Choose from all available pictures. •...

  • Page 61: Viewing Photobooks

    k PhotoBook Assist Viewing Photobooks 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 Editing and Deleting Photobooks Display the photobook and press MENU/OK.

  • Page 62: Viewing Panoramas

    Viewing Panoramas 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.

  • Page 63: Movies

    Movies Movies Recording Movies Recording Movies Press t to shoot a movie. During recording, y REC and the time remaining will be displayed in the LCD monitor and sound will be recorded via the built-in microphone (be careful not to cover the microphone during recording).

  • Page 64: Movie Frame Size

    Recording Movies Q The indicator lamp lights while movies are being recorded. Do not open the bat- tery chamber during shooting or while the indicator lamp is lit. Failure to observe this precaution could prevent the movie from being played back. Q Vertical or horizontal streaks may appear in movies containing very bright subjects.

  • Page 65: Viewing Movies

    Viewing Movies Viewing Movies During playback, movies are displayed in the LCD monitor 100-006 100-006 as shown at right. The following operations can be per- formed while a movie is displayed: Option Option Description Description PLAY Start/pause Start/pause Press the selector down to start playback. Press again to playback playback pause.

  • Page 66: Connections Viewing Pictures On Tv

    Connections Connections Viewing Pictures on TV Viewing Pictures on TV Connect the camera to a TV to show pictures to a group. Turn the camera off and connect an optional A/V cable as shown below. Connect yellow plug to video-in jack Connect white plug to Insert into audio-in jack...

  • Page 67: Viewing Pictures On High-Defi Nition Tvs

    Viewing Pictures on High-Defi nition TVs Viewing Pictures on High-Defi nition TVs The camera can be connected to High-Defi nition (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...

  • Page 68: Printing Pictures Via Usb

    Printing Pictures via USB 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 fi rst being copied to a computer. Note that depending on the printer, not all the functions described below may be supported.
  • Page 69 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 confi rming that PRINTING has cleared from the camera display, turn the camera off and disconnect the USB csable.

  • Page 70: Printing The Dpof Print Order

    Printing Pictures via USB Printing the DPOF Print Order 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 87) or de- vices that support DPOF.
  • Page 71 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.

  • Page 72: Viewing Pictures On A Computer

    Viewing Pictures on a Computer Viewing Pictures on a Computer The supplied software can be used to copy pictures to a computer, where they can be stored, viewed, organized, and printed. Before proceeding, install the software as described below. Do connect the camera to the computer until installation is complete.
  • Page 73 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 7/Windows Vista Windows 7/Windows Vista If an AutoPlay dialog is displayed, click SETUP.EXE.

  • Page 74: Macintosh: Installing Finepixviewer

    Macintosh: Installing FinePixViewer Confi rm that the computer meets the following system requirements: PowerPC or Intel (Core 2 Duo or better) Pre-installed copies of Mac OS X version 10.3.9–10.6 (visit http://www.fujifilm. OS OS com/support/digital_cameras/compatibility/ for more information). Mac OS X version 10.7 and later not supported.
  • Page 75 Viewing Pictures on a Computer 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 sun- light in case you need to re-install the software.

  • Page 76: Connecting The Camera

    Viewing Pictures on a Computer 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. R Windows users may require the Windows CD when starting the software for the fi rst time.
  • Page 77 Viewing Pictures on a Computer For more information on using the supplied software, start the application and select the appropriate option from the Help menu. 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.
  • Page 78 Viewing Pictures on a Computer Disconnecting the Camera Disconnecting the Camera After confi rming that the indicator lamp is out, follow the on-screen instructions to turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable. Uninstalling the Supplied Software Uninstalling the Supplied Software Only uninstall the supplied software when it is no longer required or before begin- ning reinstallation.

  • Page 79: Menus

    Menus Menus Using the Menus: Shooting Mode Using the Menus: Shooting Mode Using the Shooting Menu Using the Shooting Menu To display the shooting menu, press MENU/OK in shooting mode. Highlight items and press the se- lector right to view options, then highlight an option and press MENU/OK.

  • Page 80: O Image Size

    Using the Menus: Shooting Mode O IMAGE SIZE defaults to O O 4:3) IMAGE SIZE ( ( defaults to 4:3) Choose the image size and aspect ratio at which pictures are record- O 4 : 3 4 : 3 ed. Large pictures can be printed at large sizes with no drop in quality, while small pictures require less memory, allowing more pictures to be Size Aspect ratio...

  • Page 81: T Image Quality

    Using the Menus: Shooting Mode T IMAGE QUALITY ( ( defaults to defaults to N) N) IMAGE QUALITY Choose how much image fi les are compressed. Option Option Description Description FINE FINE Low compression. Select for higher image quality. NORMAL NORMAL High compression.

  • Page 82: D White Balance

    Using the Menus: Shooting Mode D WHITE BALANCE ( ( defaults to defaults to AUTO) AUTO) WHITE BALANCE For natural colors, choose a setting that matches the light source. Option Option Description Description AUTO AUTO White balance adjusted automatically. For subjects in direct sunlight. For subjects in the shade.

  • Page 83: R Continuous

    Using the Menus: Shooting Mode R CONTINUOUS ( ( defaults to defaults to OFF) OFF) CONTINUOUS Capture motion in a series of pictures. Option Option Description Description M FINAL FINAL The camera takes up to 40 shots while the shutter button is pressed and records N FINAL FINAL the last 12 pictures.

  • Page 84: F Af Mode

    Using the Menus: Shooting 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 LCD monitor when macro mode is on. Option Option Description...

  • Page 85: Using The Menus: Playback Mode

    Using the Menus: Playback Mode Using the Menus: Playback Mode Using the Playback Menu Using the Playback Menu To display the playback menu, press MENU/OK in play- back mode. Highlight items and press the selector right to view options, then highlight an option and press MENU/OK.

  • Page 86: Edit

    Using the Menus: Playback Mode c EDIT EDIT Create a retouched copy of the current picture. Display the desired picture. Select EDIT in the playback menu and choose from the following options: Option Option Description Description CROP CROP Crop the copy. ASPECT RATIO ASPECT RATIO Choose the aspect ratio.

  • Page 87: Movie Edit

    Using the Menus: Playback Mode n MOVIE EDIT MOVIE EDIT Edit movies. ■ ■ MOVIE TRIMMING MOVIE TRIMMING Remove opening or ending footage to create an edited copy of the current movie. Display the desired movie. Select n MOVIE EDIT > MOVIE TRIMMING in the playback menu. To remove footage from the start of the copy, proceed to Step 3;...

  • Page 88: Mark For Upload To

    Using the Menus: Playback Mode j MARK FOR UPLOAD TO MARK FOR UPLOAD TO Select pictures for upload to YouTube or Facebook using MyFinePix Studio (Windows only). ■ Selecting Pictures for Upload Select YouTube to choose movies for upload to YouTube, FACEBOOK to choose photos and movies for upload to Facebook.

  • Page 89: I Slide Show

    Using the Menus: Playback Mode 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. The show can be ended at any time by pressing MENU/OK.

  • Page 90: Bred Eye Removal

    Using the Menus: Playback Mode B RED EYE REMOVAL RED EYE REMOVAL If the current picture is marked with a g icon to indicate that it was taken with Intelligent Face Detection, this option can be used to remove red-eye. The camera will analyze the image; if red- eye is detected, the image will be processed to create a copy with reduced red-eye.

  • Page 91: G Crop

    Using the Menus: Playback Mode G CROP CROP Create a cropped copy of the current picture. Display the desired picture. Select G CROP in the playback menu. Use the zoom control to zoom in and out and use the selector to scroll the picture until the desired portion is displayed.

  • Page 92: C Image Rotate

    Using the Menus: Playback Mode C IMAGE ROTATE IMAGE ROTATE Rotate pictures taken in tall orientation so that they are displayed in tall orientation in the LCD monitor. Display the desired picture. Select C IMAGE ROTATE in the playback menu. Press the selector down to rotate the picture 90 °...

  • Page 93: K Print Order (Dpof)

    Using the Menus: Playback Mode K PRINT ORDER (DPOF) PRINT ORDER (DPOF) Select pictures for printing on DPOF- and PictBridge-compatible devices (P 54). J DISP ASPECT DISP ASPECT Choose how High Defi nition (HD) devices display pictures with an aspect ratio of 4 : 3 (this option is available only when an HDMI cable is connected).

  • Page 94: The Setup Menu

    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 cur- rent mode. 1.2 Press the selector left to highlight the tab for SET-UP the current menu.

  • Page 95: Setup Menu Options

    The Setup Menu Setup Menu Options Setup Menu Options F DATE/TIME DATE/TIME Set the camera clock (P 18). N TIME DIFFERENCE defaults to h h ) ) TIME DIFFERENCE ( ( defaults to Switch the camera clock instantly from your home time zone to the local time at your destina- tion when traveling.

  • Page 96: R Reset

    The Setup Menu R RESET RESET Reset all settings except F DATE/TIME, N TIME DIFFERENCE, and Q VIDEO SYSTEM to de- fault values. Highlight R RESET and press the selector right to display a confi rmation dialog. Highlight OK and press MENU/OK. K FORMAT FORMAT If a memory card is inserted in the camera, this option will format the memory card.

  • Page 97: Bframe No

    The Setup Menu B FRAME NO. ( ( defaults to defaults to CONT.) CONT.) FRAME NO. New pictures are stored in image fi les named using a four-digit fi le Frame number number assigned by adding one to the last fi le number used. The fi le 100-0001 100-0001 number is displayed during playback as shown at right.

  • Page 98: Goperation Vol

    The Setup Menu G OPERATION VOL. defaults to c c ) ) OPERATION VOL. ( ( defaults to Adjust the volume of the sounds produced when camera controls are operated. Choose f (mute) to disable control sounds. H SHUTTER VOLUME defaults to c c ) ) SHUTTER VOLUME...

  • Page 99: E Lcd Mode

    The Setup Menu E LCD MODE defaults to U U ON) LCD MODE ( ( defaults to Choose whether the display automatically dims to save power in shooting mode. This option does not take eff ect during playback. Option Option Description Description The display dims to save power if no operations are performed for a few...

  • Page 100: B Red Eye Removal

    The Setup Menu B RED EYE REMOVAL RED EYE REMOVAL ( ( defaults to defaults to ON) Choose ON to remove red-eye eff ects caused by the fl ash when shooting with Intelligent Face Detection. R R Red-eye reduction is performed only when a face is detected. Red-eye reduction is performed only when a face is detected.

  • Page 101: Movie Zoom Type

    The Setup Menu p MOVIE ZOOM TYPE defaults to D D ) ) MOVIE ZOOM TYPE ( ( defaults to Choose the type of zoom available during movie recording: C DIGITAL or D OPTICAL. R R Movies recorded using digital zoom may be slightly “grainy”. Movies recorded using digital zoom may be slightly “grainy”.

  • Page 102: U Date Stamp

    The Setup Menu U DATE STAMP ( ( defaults to defaults to OFF) OFF) DATE STAMP Stamp the time and/or date of recording on photographs as they are taken. Option Option Description Description R R + + S S Stamp new photographs with the date and time of recording. Stamp new photographs with the date of recording.

  • Page 103: Technical Notes Optional Accessories

    Technical Notes Technical Notes Optional Accessories Optional Accessories The camera supports a wide range of accessories from FUJIFILM and other manufacturers. DIGITAL CAMERA ■ ■ Printing ■ ■ Audio/Visual Printing Audio/Visual FINEPIX XP50 Series HDMI cable (sold separately) USB cable...

  • Page 104: Accessories From Fujifilm

    Optional Accessories Accessories from FUJIFILM Accessories from FUJIFILM The following optional accessories are available from FUJIFILM. For the lat- est 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 Rechargeable...

  • Page 105: Caring For The Camera

    Caring for the Camera Caring for the Camera To ensure continued enjoyment of the product, observe the following pre- cautions. Storage and Use Storage and Use ■ Condensation If the camera will not be used for an extended period, remove the battery Sudden increases in temperature, and memory card.

  • Page 106: Cleaning

    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 fl uid has been applied. Care should be taken to avoid scratching the protective glass or LCD monitor.

  • Page 107: Troubleshooting Problems And Solutions

    Water in the camera Water in the camera under water: Take the camera to a FUJIFILM-authorized service technician for repairs. Do not turn under water: Take the camera to a FUJIFILM-authorized service technician for repairs. Do not turn the camera on.

  • Page 108: Troubleshooting

    Purchase a new battery. If the battery still fails to charge, contact your FUJIFILM dealer. ing life. Purchase a new battery. If the battery still fails to charge, contact your FUJIFILM dealer.
  • Page 109 Problems and Solutions Problem Problem Solution Solution P 35). • • The subject is close to the camera The subject is close to the camera: Select macro mode ( : Select macro mode (P 35). The camera does not The camera does not P 35).
  • Page 110 Problems and Solutions Problem Problem Solution Solution • • The desired fl ash mode is not available in the current shooting mode The desired fl ash mode is not available in the current shooting mode: Choose a diff erent : Choose a diff erent Some fl ash modes are Some fl ash modes are P 24).
  • Page 111 Problems and Solutions Playback Problem Problem Solution Solution Pictures are grainy. Pictures are grainy. The pictures were taken with a diff erent make or model of camera. The pictures were taken with a diff erent make or model of camera. Playback zoom is unavail- Playback zoom is unavail- The current picture is a resized copy with a size of a...
  • Page 112 P 9). 9). The camera does not The camera does not P 9). If the problem persists, contact your FUJIFILM dealer. Remove and reinsert the battery ( Remove and reinsert the battery (P 9). If the problem persists, contact your FUJIFILM dealer.
  • Page 113 Problems and Solutions Problem Problem Solution Solution P 18). • • Time and date stamps are not correct Time and date stamps are not correct: Set the camera clock ( : Set the camera clock (P 18). Time and date stamps Time and date stamps •...

  • Page 114: Warning Messages And Displays

    AND TURN ON AGAIN AND TURN ON AGAIN taking care not to touch the lens. If the message persists, contact a FUJIFILM dealer. taking care not to touch the lens. If the message persists, contact a FUJIFILM dealer. LENS CONTROL ERROR LENS CONTROL ERROR •...

  • Page 115: Temperature Warning

    Memory card error or connection error: Reinsert the card or turn the camera off and then : Reinsert the card or turn the camera off and then on again. If the message persists, contact a FUJIFILM dealer. on again. If the message persists, contact a FUJIFILM dealer.
  • Page 116 Warning Messages and Displays Warning Warning Description Description The camera has run out of frame numbers (current frame number is 999-9999). Format the The camera has run out of frame numbers (current frame number is 999-9999). Format the memory card and select memory card and select RENEW RENEW for for FRAME NO.
  • Page 117 Warning Messages and Displays Warning Warning Description Description No memory card inserted when No memory card inserted when COPY COPY is selected in the playback menu. Insert a memory is selected in the playback menu. Insert a memory NO CARD NO CARD card.

  • Page 118: Appendix

    Appendix Appendix Tips and Tricks Tips and Tricks The following tips and tricks will help you get the most from your camera. Battery Performance Battery Performance Choose the following settings for improved battery performance: • b FACE DETECTION (P 67): OFF •...
  • Page 119 Tips and Tricks Intelligent Face Detection Intelligent Face Detection When ON is selected for b FACE DETECTION (P 67), you can: • Zoom in on faces when ZOOM (CONTINUOUS) is selected for A IM- Shooting Shooting AGE DISP. (P 80). •...
  • Page 120 Tips and Tricks Pro Tips Pro Tips • To photograph the same scene both with and without the fl ash, select C NATURAL & N for A SHOOTING MODE (P 25). Use multi-frame playback (P 41) to compare the two shots.

  • Page 121: Internal Memory/Memory Card Capacity

    Internal Memory/Memory Card Capacity Internal Memory/Memory Card Capacity The following table shows the recording time or number of pictures available at diff erent image sizes. 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.

  • Page 122: Specifi Cations

    Specifi cations Specifi cations System Model Model Digital Camera FinePix XP50 Series Digital Camera FinePix XP50 Series Eff ective pixels Eff ective pixels 14.4 million 14.4 million 2.3 2.3 -in. square pixel CMOS with primary color fi lter -in. square pixel CMOS with primary color fi lter Storage media Storage media •...
  • Page 123 Specifi cations System Sensitivity Sensitivity Standard output sensitivity equivalent to ISO 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200; AUTO Standard output sensitivity equivalent to ISO 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200; AUTO Metering Metering 256-segment 256-segment t t hrough- hrough-t t he- he-l l ens ens (TTL) (TTL);...
  • Page 124 Specifi cations System Flash Flash Auto fl ash; eff ective range when sensitivity is set to Auto fl ash; eff ective range when sensitivity is set to AUTO AUTO is approx. 70 cm–3.1 m/2.3 ft.– is approx. 70 cm–3.1 m/2.3 ft.– 10.2 ft.
  • Page 125 Specifi cations Power supply/other Power supply Power supply NP-45A rechargeable battery NP-45A rechargeable battery Battery life Battery life (approximate (approximate Battery type Battery type Approximate number of frames Approximate number of frames number of frames that can number of frames that can NP-45A (type supplied with camera) NP-45A (type supplied with camera) be taken with a fully-charged...
  • Page 126 Specifi cations NP-45A rechargeable battery Nominal voltage Nominal voltage DC 3.7 V DC 3.7 V Nominal capacity Nominal capacity 720 mAh 720 mAh Operating temperature Operating temperature 0 °C – +40 °C/+32 °F – +104 °F 0 °C – +40 °C/+32 °F – +104 °F Dimensions Dimensions (W ×...
  • Page 127 Specifi cations ■ ■ Notices Notices • Specifi cations 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 technol- ogy, small bright points and anomalous colors may appear, particularly in the vicinity of text.
  • Page 128 7-3, AKASAKA 9-CHOME, MINATO-KU, TOKYO 107-0052, JAPAN http://www.fujifilm.com/products/digital_cameras/index.html...
  • Page 129 Restrictions on Camera Settings Restrictions on Camera Settings The options available in each shooting mode are listed below. Shooting Mode Shooting Mode B P P j D L L Z U V V W Option Option AUTO ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔...

  • Page 130: Restrictions On Camera Settings

    Restrictions on Camera Settings Shooting Mode Shooting Mode Option Option B P P j D L L Z U V V W ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔...

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