FujiFilm FINEPIX E900 Owner's Manual

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Page 1 FUJJFJLM _o-_o,._oo_._ ExifPrint Pi,tB,idgo Getting Ready Using the Ca..era Advanced Features Settings Software Installation Viewing =.,ages IOWNER'S MANUAL_ This manual will show you how to use your FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA FinePix E900 correctly. Please follow the instructions carefully. BL00494-200(1)
Page 2 KCA All copyd_hts other proprietary ri_glhts to Software Documentation are owned and retained by FUJIFILM or the third party BEFORE OPENING CD-ROM PROVIDED FUJI suppdefs as _ndicated on or in Software or Documentaden N0thing...
Page 3 Contents WHITE BALANCE (SELECTING UGHT SOURCE) ....................FOCUSING ........... AF (CENTER)/AF (MULTI) ..........AF AREA / CONTINUOUS ........... MF (Manual Focus) ..........BHARPNESS ........... FLASH BRIGHTNESSADJUSTMENT ........BRACKETING ..........PLAYBACK IPLAYBABK FUNCTIONS CHARGING BATTERIES ................................. PLAYBACK INFORMATION ................................Bstteries thst can be charged ..............................
Page 4 Preface Accessories included [] Notes on Electrical Interference [] Test Shots Prior to Photography • AA-size Ni-MH E{echargeable E{atteries • USE{ cable (mini-E{) important photographs (such as weddings If the camera is to be used in hospitals or aircrafts overseas trips), always take...
Page 5 Camerapartsandfeatures Roto.o,.opagos,, pa onrhos,nO rho co.,,ora po s ..Flash (R45) Viewfinder window POWER button Microphone Self-timer lamp (R58) Attach the strap as shown in _ and C_). Loop the strap over your wrist. avoid dropping the camera, secure When attaching the strap, move the fastener...
Page 6 Charge the AA-size Ni-MH rechargeable batteries (2) ( included). e AA-size Ni-MH rechargeable batteries (2) or AA-size alkaline batteries (2) (sold separately) @ Alkaline batteries --., • AA-size Ni-MH rechargeable batteries (included) Alkaline batteries are useful when the rechargeable batteries have run out while you are traveling and a _Always use the Battery Charger...
Page 7 Load batteries correctly as indicated by the polarity icons. Turn the camera on and check the battery charge. There is ample battery charge. Noicon (2)There is insufficient charge left in the batteries. The batteries will soon run out. Have a new set of batteries ready.
Page 8 When using camera for the first time after purchasing, the date and time are cleared. Press the 'POWER" button to turn the camera on. Press the 'MENU/OK" button to set the date Press 'POWER" button again turn time. camera off. _The message also appears...
Page 9 Press the 'MENU/OK" button to display the menu on the LCD monitor. 2007 (_Press "4" or "_" to select Year, Month, Day, 2006 Hour or Minute. YYMMDD_ 9,24 10:00 @ Press "A" or I'" to correct the setting. 2004 AM. -- _Always press the "MENU/OK"...
Page 10 The "Discharging rechargeable batteries" function can only be used with Ni-MH Press ".11"to move to page number. batteries. Press "&" or "T" to select "PAGE 4". The "Discharging rechargeable batteries" function should not be used with alkaline batteries as it will completely drain the battery charge.
Page 11 This section describes the camera's functions. _Press "MENU/OK" button to display menu on the LCD monitor. @ Press "&" or "T" to select "_" SET-UP. _3_Press "1_". Turn the Mode dial to select the Photography mode. Sl_,ene position _ Shutter-priority Auto 1[_]_/ Natura...
Page 12 (])Press "POWER" button to turn camera • Mode dial to ' E_[]_". Press the" []" button for about 1 Photography: Press "T "to zoom in (telephoto). second to turn the camera on in • Focal range Press "W "to zoom out (wide-angle). Playback mode.
Page 13 monitor to frame shot so that @ Subjects not suitable for autofocus subject (Autofocus) fills entire frame. FinePix E900 uses a high-precision autofocusing mechanism, However, it may have difficulty focusing on the following: _The image shown on the LCD monitor befere the picture walls or subjects dressed in the same color as o Very shiny subjects...
Page 14 In this shot, the subjects (two people in this case) are not in the AF frame. Taking the picture at this Lit green AFiAE lock in progress, LCD-Monitor OFF, Setting video output point will result in the subjects being out of focus. Blinking green Camera shake warning or AF warning (ready to shoot)
Page 15 E900 or still images (excluding some o Using the PictBridge function I uncompressed images) recorded on any FUJIFILM digital camera that supports xD-Picture Cards. Using the DSC mode etc. I Clear playback or playback zooming may not be possible for still images shot on cameras other than !_ FinePix E900.
Page 16 To select the date: Press "&", "T", "'q" or "!b." to move the cursor In Playback mode, press the 'DISP/BACK" button (colored frame) to "_" on the upper left frame. to change the display shown on the LCD monitor. Press "4" to display the selecting date.
Page 17 Press the ' I_-I" button for about 1 second to turn the camera on in Playback mode. Press the "T" or 'W" button during single-frame playback to zoom the image. A zoom bar appears on the LCD monitor. Press "4" or "_"...
Page 18 The distance from the subject to the camera is referred to as the shooting distance. Exposure refers to the light that hits the CCD or the total amount of captured light and determines When the shooting distance is set correctly and the image appears sharp, the image is focused.
Page 19 Specify the camera settings for taking pictures to get the best result. A general [] List of functions available in each mode ¢: YES, guide is given below. Select the Photography mode (=P.38-42). Specifies all settings other than Quality, Sensitivity and FinePix COLOR on the camera.
Page 20 Set the Mode dial to 'P". This is an automatic mode to specify the settings Set the Mode dial to "lE_". except for the shutter speed and aperture setting. This is the easiest mode to use and can be used This is a simple way to take pictures...
Page 21 Set the Mode dial to "S". Set the Mode dial to "A". This is an automatic mode to set the shutter speed. This is an automatic mode to set the aperture. Use this mode to have area in front of and this mode to freeze...
Page 22 Set the Mode dial to "M". Use this function for shots to get the correct brightness (exposure), such as shots with extremely high contrast between the subject and the background. Manual mode to set any shutter speed aperture setting. Set the Mode dial to 'P", "S" or "A" mode. Press "A"...
Page 23 Select Macro mode to take close-up shots. Choose from 5 flash modes according to the type of shot. (])Set the Mode dial to "l_[_l", "_;_", "P', "S', 'A" or 'M". Set the Mode dial to "lE_[Tt'Si" "1_" "_" "_" "p" "S", "A", or "M"...
Page 24 ....@ Flash pop-up reminder Use this mode for ordinary photography. The flash fires as up reminder appears on the LCD monitor (raP.45). required by the shooting conditions. [ F-Fn ] .===]Flash pop-upl _" | reminder I _ If pressing the shutter button while the flash is charging, the picture will be taken without the flash.
Page 25 Set the Mode dial to Photography mode. This mode shoots up to 4 frames (max. STORING frames/sec.). When taking the pictures, the images appear and are recorded. _f_ Top 4-frame continuous shooting cannot be used in the "_" Movie mode. (:1)Hold down the '_"...
Page 26 This function displays histogram for an image and allows the brightness distribution during shooting to be checked. Set the Mode dial to Photography mode. This mode allows you to take up to 40 continuous shots (max. 0.6 frames/sec.). Long-period continuous shooting cannot be used in the "P",...
Page 27 Set the Mode dial to Photography mode. @ Press the 'F" button to display the menu on the Choose from 7 settings. Using table below a guide, select setting that best suits your LCD monitor• aims. _"D" Quality cannot be selected when setting CCD-RAW (_P.95).
Page 28 Set the Mode dial to Photography mode. rd>Set the Mode dial to Photography mode. @ Press the 'F" button to display the menu on the @ Press the 'F" button to display the menu on the LCD monitor. LCD monitor. "_"...
Page 29 _Press "MENU/OK" button to display menu on the LCD monitor. @ Press "A" or "T" to select the menu item. Press the "MENU/OK" button to display the menu on the LCD monitor. Press '_1" to move to page number. @ Press "A" or "_'" to select the page. _When the top or bottom of the menu item is selected,...
Page 30 Use this mode for scenes where the brightness _',l_{_]l/I_li the subject and background differ markedly so that self-timer is used in situations where the MULTI setting is unlikely to achieve the desired photographer is included in the shot. results. When selecting the self-timer setting,...
Page 31 When correct exposure measured, "COMPLETED !" appears. Press the "MENU/OK" button to confirm the setting. Change the white balance setting to suit for the _The specified custom white balance is retained until it is surroundings and lighting. reset. This setting is retained even if the batteries...
Page 32 The camera changes the focusing position on the LCD monitor. Use this setting when composing shot using a tripod changing focusing position. (])Press "A", 'T", ".,,I" or 'i_" to move the " f" (target point) to the focusing position. _)Press "MENU/OK"...
Page 33 Hold down the '[_" button. Use this setting to photograph the same image with _ili_t_t_ill[ different exposure settings. Bracketing shoots @ Press the 'T" or 'W" button to adjust the focus. Use the LCD monitor to check the focus. continuous frames, of which is correctly...
Page 34 this function check photography _Press '1;-I" button to turn the camera on in information. Hold down the "l_" button to check Playback mode. information. @Press "MENU/OK" button to display menu on the LCD monitor. This function cannot be used during multi-frame playback soding by date (=P.30).
Page 35 Use this mode to rotate an image photographed with FinePix E900. _Press '_" or "_" to select the erasing frame _Press '1_-I" button to turn the camera on in (file). Playback mode. @Press 'MENU/OK" button to erase @Press "MENU/OK" button to display currently displayed...
Page 36 DPOF stands for Digital Print Order Format refers to a format that is used rd}Press flY-I" button to turn the camera on in recording printing specifications for images shot using a digital camera on media such as Playback mode. an xD-Picture Card.
Page 37 Always press "MENU/OK" button after _Press flY-I" button to turn the camera on in settings are completed. Playback mode. Pressing "DISP/BACK" button cancels those @Press "MENU/OK" button to display settings. menu on the LCD monitor. fpriot'l/ mel| Press "A" or 'T" to select ' Iral" PRINT ORDER (DPOF).
Page 38 _Press '1;-I" button to turn the camera on in Press ',,,I" or 'i1_" to display the frame (file) for specifying DPOF settings. Playback mode. @ Press 'A" or "_" to set a value up to 99 as the @Press "MENU/OK" button to display menu on the LCD monitor.
Page 39 Press the '1_-I" button to turn the camera on in Playback mode. Press '"_" or "_" to select the protected frame @Press 'MENU/OK" button to display (file). menu on the LCD monitor. @Press the 'MENU/OK" button to unprotect displayed frame (file). (.1) Press '&"...
Page 40 Press the '1_-I" button to turn the camera on in Voice memos of up to 30 seconds can be added still images. Playback mode. @Press 'MENU/OK" button to display • Audio recording format menu on the LCD monitor. WAVE (,mp. 128) PCM recording format •...
Page 41 remaining recording time appears during _Press '1_-I" button to turn the camera on in recording and the self-timer lamp blinks. Playback mode. When the time remaining reaches 5 seconds, @ Press '_" or "_" to select an image file that has a self-timer lamp starts blinking...
Page 42 _Press '1_-I" button to turn the camera on in Playback mode. Volume can be adjusted while playing back voice memos. Adjust the volume to suit your condition. Press "4" or "_" to select the trimming frame (file). Press the 'MENU/OK" button while playing...
Page 43 Set the Mode dial to ' _=_". Q} Press 'A", 'T", '_" or "l_" to display another Use '_=_" Movie mode to record movies with sound. part of the image..... Nl iliii!li current displayed image appears on the e Specifications navigation screen.
Page 44 rd}Set the Mode dial to ',,_". During recording, "e RED" appears in the bottom- left corner of the LCD monitor and a counter that @ Press the 'F" button to display the menu on the LCD monitor. shows the remaining time appears in the top-right...
Page 45 Press the '1_-I" button to turn the camera on in Playback mode. Volume can be adjusted while playing back movies. Adjust the volume to suit your condition. @ Press "4" or "_" to select the movie file. Press the 'MENU/OK" button while playing...
Page 46 Press 'i_" to select a menu option. Press 'A" or "T" to change the setting. Press "D,." for "€[_" PLAYBACK VOLUME, "[]" Press the 'MENU/OK" button to display the menu on the LCD monitor. BRIGHTNESS, "[] " FORMAT, "['_ " DATE/TIME, 'm"...
Page 47 SET-UP menu options _i_i_iiiiii!!!_ij_i_!_!iii!i_!_!_!_!_!_!_i_iiiii_iiiiiiiiii!!jiii!ji_iii_iiiiiillIIi_ _i _ii_ll!l!l!l!l!l_l_lliiIiiiiIill_iIIliiiiiiiiiiiil!IllilililililililililililiiIlil!IiiIll iiii_iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiill Use this setting to specify whether images Specifies whether an image checking screen (photography displayed after shooting. result) appears after taking a picture. _]IMAG CONT/3 SEC/ CONT:The results always displayed after 1.5 SEC The image appears for a few moments and is then recorded.
Page 48 Specifies whether frame numbers are assigned Use this function to control the digital zoom. When zooming changes between optical < CONT. > < RENEW > consecutively from previous numbers or begin again. digital, the position of the 'Ill" indicator stops. Press 0001 0001...
Page 49 When this function enabled camera Initialize (format) the xD-Picture Card for use with the camera. t.ti_#l_;;i_ii_J_ remains unused 2 or 5 minutes, it is turned off. Because initializing the xD-Picture Card erases Auto power off function prevents leaving power the frames (files), including protected...
Page 50 Press "B,,.". this software, must have hardware software described below. Check your system before begin installation. Windows 98 (including the Second Edition) • Windows Millennium Edition (Windows Windows 2000 Professional ,,_TIMEDIFFERENCE Windows XP Home Edition _'2 Windows XP Professional 200 MHz Pentium or better recommended...
Page 51 Do not connect the camera to your PC until the software installation is completed. [] Hardware and software requirements Install FinePixViewer as instructed in the Quick start guide. this software, must have hardware software described below. Check your system before begin the installation.
Page 52 Turn your Macintosh on and start up Mac OS X. Do not launch any other applications. The "FinePixlnstallOSX" window appears. Click the [Install] button to install FinePixViewer and RAW FILE CONVERTER When the bundled CD-ROM is loaded into the CD- ..
Page 53 When a printer that supports PictBridge is available, images can be printed by connecting camera directly to the PictBridge-compatible printer Always use the FUJIFILM Power Adapter AC-3VX (sold separately) (,_P.116). without a PC. power adapter prevent losing power inconvenient times,...
Page 54 Press 'A" or 'T" to select ,z_ PRINT DPOF". @ Press "_". ,.v Press the "1_-I" button for about 1 second to turn the camera on in Playback mode. (8}Select '_._" PICTBRIDGE in "l_" USB MODE in the 'E_" SET-UP menu (_P.90).
Page 55 Q} Press "4" or '1_-" to display the frame (file) for which you want to specify PRINT settings. The "Connecting to a PC" section explains how to connect the camera to your PC using the USB @ Press 'A" or "_" to set a value up to 99 as the cable (mini-B)
Page 56 Set a PC Windows 98 / 98 SE / Me / 2000 Professional / Macintosh Set a camera ;_The Windows CD-ROM r'ilay also be required during installation. In this event, change CD-ROMs as directed by the (:1)Insert an xD-Picture Card into the camera, Plug on-screen...
Page 57 For all information on FinePixViewer functions, refer to "How to Use FinePixViewer" in the Help Windows menu for details. Once the image has been saved, the window below appears (Save Image Wizard Windows). • What is explained in "How to Use FinePixViewer"... To disconnect the camera, click the [Remove]...
Page 58 System Expansion Options (5)When the message appears, click the [OK] button. using FinePix E900 together with other optional FUJIFILM products, your system can be Check your selection carefully since process expanded to fill a wide range of uses. cannot be canceled once you click the [OK] button.
Page 59 _ The wide conversion lens and built-in flash cannot be used together. • Fujifilm Battery Charger with Battery BK-NH2 When using the wide conversion lens, there is a possibility of ghost images '_ in shots that are taken facing k)wards...
Page 60 Next to rubber or vinyl products piece of FUJIFILM lens cleaning paper wipe gently. Set the indicator on the adapter ring to the position [] Damaged by Water Sand •...
Page 61 DC use or store xD-Picture Card in hot and • Due to the way the camera is constructed, a small input terminal of the FUJIFILM Digital camera. humid places, amount of current is used even when the camera eTurn...
Page 62 Card. prints onto another xD-Picture Card and then Camera fault. _ Contact your FUJIFILM dealer. specify the DPOF settings. Tile xD-Picture Card contact area is _ Wipe the contact area on the xD-Picture Card DPOF printing...
Page 63 If you think '£*" 'S", 'A"or 'M". restricted cannot camera settings tailored to the camera is faulty contact your FUJIFILM be selected, scene being shot, Change dealer. Photography mode for a wider range "_" PICTBRIDGE is not selected in "_" Select "_-"...
Page 64 × 240 pixels (_/_) (30 frames per second with monaural sound) _ These specifications subject to change without notice. FUJIFILM shall be held liable for damages resulting from errors this Owner's Manual A series of continuous image can be recorded...
Page 65 Explanation of Terms FUJIFILM Digital Camera Worldwide Network Deactivated batteries If you have technical questions or if you need repair service, the following local distributor. Leaving an Ni-MH battery unused in storage for a long period cause a rise in the level...
Page 66 Technical support Sveav&gen 167 104 35 Stockholm TEL 0045 45662244 FAX 0045 45662214 fujifilm@fujifilm.dk TEL 46 8 506 141 70 FAX 46 8 506 142 09 kamera@fujifilm.se & Repair service Sveav_gen 167 104 35 Stockholm Finland Fuji Finland Repair service Martinkyl&ntie 41,01720 Vantaa, Fkaand...
Page 67 • Contact your FUJIFILM dearer. result if the information indicated by the icon is ignored Australia FUJIFILM Australia and the product is used incorrectly as a result.
Page 68 Ioosel batteries other than those specified here. This could cause a fire or electric shock. The charger is designed for Fujifilm HR- Do not cover or wrap the camera 3UFiHR-AA Ni-MH batteries. Using the the AC power adapter in a cloth...
Page 69 FUJIFILM FUJI PHOTO FILM CO,, LTD, 26-30, Nishiazabu 2-chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-8620, Japan http://home.fujifilm.com/products/digital/ Printed on recycled paper. FPT-507108-YP Printed in Japan...

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