Page 1 Be sure that you have read and un- Movies derstood its contents and the warnings in"For Your Safety" (_ ii) before using tile camera. Connections Menus Technical Notes Troubleshooting For information on related products, visit our website Appendix http://www.fujifilm.com/products/cJigito/ comeros/index.html _xii_i.t H _31ml° _IaH-DEFINmO_ MUUTIMEDIA mTE_FACE...
Page 2: Important Safety Instructions
For Your Safety IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Readlnstructions: All the safety and operat Alternate Warnings; This video product Power-Cord Protection: Power supply cords ing instructions should be read before equipped with a three wire grounding type should be routed so that they are not likely appliance is operated.
Page 3 5 e<y ma/y follow the operating instructions. ]ust only those controls that are covered Outdoor Antenna Grounding: If an outside Cleaning: Unplug this video product from the antenna or cable system is connected to the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liq operating instructions...
Page 4 Safety Notes • Make sure that you use your camera correctly Read these safety notes and your Ovvnel'_ Monuol carefully before • After reading these safety notes, store them in a saf_ place About the Icons The icons shown below are used in this document...
Page 5 iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii_!_i_i_;_:_ ¸¸_i_;_;_;_;_;_;_;_;_;_;_;_;_;_;_;_;_;_;_;_;_;_;_;_;_;_;_;_;_;_;_ ..Do not use the char_er to charge batteriesother than thosespe¢i- Donot use this camera in locations affected by oil fumes, steam, hu- mid_ordustTbiscancauseaflreorelectricshock Donot leave this camera in plates subject to _treme!v hiqh temper- etures, Do not leave the camera in locations such as a sealed batteries can cause the battery to leak fluid, overheat or burst vehicle or in direct sunlight This carl cause a fire...
Page 6 ..• Charging the Battery • Cautions: Handling the Battery The Battery and Power Supply Charge tile battery in the supplied battery • Donottransport or storewith metal objects charger. Charging times will increase at am such as necklaces or hairpins your camera read...
Page 7 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 dalrages or lost profits incurred as a result...
Page 9 IN AN ACTION IN CONTRACT OR TORT OR BASED ON A WARRANTY, graph, you may not (a) use this Data with any products, systems, EVEN IF FUJIFILM Corporation OR ITS LICENSORS HAVE BEEN ADVISED app%ations installed or otherwise connected...
Page 10 _The above terms and conditions shall be governed the l aws of t he State of i llinois, Netherlands, without giving effect Copyright. Based on data provided under license from PSMA Australia Limited (i) its c onflict of l aws provisions, or ( ii) the U nited Nations...
Page 11: About Thismanual
_About This Manual This manual is for use with FinePix F550EXR and FSOOEXR cameras. With the exceptions of the features listed below, operations for the two models are identical..l!l_l!lllll_i@lil_lil_E!;_!i!!(m_R:M_I_l_!_il!_!illi!#l_lililili_i_iili_ii_i_ii_!i;i iiiiiiiiiiiiiii!!_!}l_!_:_l!_i_Ti_i_iiR_M_ii_l_c;_}_U_Ei_i_i_i_iii!;lili_i_;_ii_iii_iii_iii Not available !_ii!ii iiiiii_ i_i_'E;_ BKiTili_i_illiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!i!iiiiii!!iiiiiiiiiiillli_iiJ L._ 45 available MemoryCards Pictures carl be stored in the camera's internal memory or on optional SD, SDHC, and...
Page 12 Before using the camera, read this manual and the warnings in'For Your Safe- ty"(_ ii). For information on specific topics, consult the sources below. "Table of Contents" gives an Having a specific problem with the overview of the entire manual. camera? Find the answer here.
Page 13 _quently-Used Buttons -I_ When the camera is -I_ To return instantly to shooting mode, off, playback can be press the shutter button halfl, vay. started by pressing the button for about a Shoot second. Pictures • Silent Mode -I_ Press and hold the DISP/ -I_ To delete a picture, BACK button to disable...
Page 14: Table Of Contents
_Table of Contents For YourSafety..............More on Photography ..iMPORTANT SAFETY i NSTRUCTiONS ........ii Shooting Mode..............Safe?Notes ..............(E._ AUTO/E._ Priority)....2 3 About ThisManual ............AUTO) ..........23 Frequently-UsedButtons ..........xiii Priority ............Adv. ADVANCED ............Before You Begin MOTION P ANORAMA 360........
Page 15 Focus Lock ................ More on Playback [] Exposure Compensation .......... 35 PlaybackOptions............. Macro Mode (Close-ups)........... 36 Continuous Shooting............53 ._ Using the Flash(Super-Intelligent Flash)....37 -k Favorites: R atingPictures......... 53 Using the Self-Timer ..........39 Playback Zoom ............... Recording GPS Datawith Pictures (FSSOEXR Only)..40 Multi-FramePlayback ............
Page 16 %_bie of Contents Usingthe Menus: PlaybackMode ........88 _elllUS Usingthe F-Mode Menu ..........88 Using the Menus:ShootingMode........78 F-Mode MenuOptions..........88 Usingthe F-Mode Menu..........78 PHOTOBOOK ASSIST ..........88 F-Mode Menu Options..........79 PHOTO NAVIGATION (FSSOEXR Only)......88 [SO ................ LOCATION SEARCH (FSSOEXR Only)......
Page 17 eofCcttetts PLAYBACKVOLUME ..........102 TheSetupMenu .............. LdD BRIGHTNESS ..........102 UsingtheSetupMenu............ 97 AUTO POWER O FF ..........102 SetupMenu Options............98 DATE/TIME ............98 DUAL ISMODE ............. 102 TIME DIFFERENCE !_ RED EYE REMOVAL ..........102 ........... 98 _tLANG ............
Page 18 Technical Notes Troubleshooting Problems and Solutions ..........110 OptionalAccessories ............. 106 Accessories f rom FUJIFILM ..........107 Warning Messages and Displays ........116 Caringfor the Camera ........... 108 Appendix Storageand Use............Tips and Tricks..............Water a nd %nd ............Internal Memory/Memory CardCapacity ....123 Condensation ..............
Page 19: Symbols And Conventions
_ymbols and Conventions The following symbols are used in this manual: (!) :This information should be read before use to ensure correct operation. _, :Additional information that may be helpful when using the camera. Other pages in this manual on which related information may be found.
Page 20: Partsof The Camera
Parts of the Camera For more information, refer to the page listed to the right of each item. FSSOEXR Note; UnUess otherwise noted, the illustrations inthismanuaU showthe FSOOEXR. i Selector button i[ Move cursor up i| [] (exposure c ompensation) button (35) button i[ _ (ddete)button...
Page 21: (E._ Auto/E._ Priority)
i:?_r1_/_>_ ¸ i@_(:_ (_-_-_(_¢v_ Sh utter button.............. 19 (movie recording)button........62 ON/OFF button ............. 14 Terminal c over........... 65, 67, 75 Flash ................DC couplercablecover..........107 F (photo mode)button ......... 78, 88 AF-assist i lluminator........... 103 DISP(display)/BACK button ........6,16 Self-timerlamp ............
Page 22: Cameradisplays
of ti_e Came_ CameraDisplays The following types of indicator may be displayed during shooting and play- back. Indicators vary with camera settings. • Shooting _} 3 Numberof availableframes........123 Sensitivity..............Imagesize/quality........... 80, 82 Dynamicrange............. 83 Film simulation............. 81 ..4o° , White balance ...............
Page 23: Playback
• Playback Profocusmode,prolow-light mode......27, 28 Gift image ..............53 Frame number............101 Dynamic range ............. 83 mode.............. 23 GPS data (F550EXR only)..........40 Portraitenhancer ............29 Markfor uploadto ............91 1213112050 10:00 AM [1/25o F3._[]-1_ _,,] Photobook assist ............58 Voicememoindicator...........
Page 24 Press DISP/BACK t o cycle through shooting and playback indicators as follows: • Shooting: Indicators displayed/indicators hidden/best framing/HD framing/histo- gram (F550EXR only) • Playback: Indicators displayed/indicators hidden/-kfavorites 53)/photo info (F550EXR only; _...
Page 25: Charging The Battery
_ging the Battery The battery is not charged at shipment. Charge the battery before use. 1 Place the battery in the supplied battery charger. Insert the battery in the orientation indicated by the _ Q_L)Q+_ labels. Tile camera uses an NP-50 recharge- able battery.
Page 26 t_ iS_tt y 3 Charge the battery, Remove the battery when charging is complete. See the specifications 128) for charging times (note that charging times increase at low tem- peratures). (l> Unplug the charger when it is not in use. F_st ',tes...
Page 27: Inserting The Battery And A Memory Card
_lnsertinq the Battery and a Memory Card Although the camera can store pictures in internal memory, optional 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 28 3 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. (J>Be sure card is in the correct orientation; do not insert at an angle or use force.
Page 29 _, Using a nACPowerAdapter • Tile camera carl be powered by an optional AC power adapter and DCcoupler (sold separately). Seethe manuals provided with the AC power adapter and DC coupler for details. • Depending on the country or region of sale,a demo mode slide show may start if the camera is turned on while powered by an AC power adapter.
Page 30: Compatible M Emory Cards
• Compatible M emory(ards 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/digitol_comeros/compotibility/. Operation is not guaranteed with other cards. The camera can not be used with xD-Picture Cards or MultiMediaCard (MMC) devices.
Page 31 !_se_t # itleBx_t :_i_Se_o_yCad • Tile data in internal memory may be erased or corrupted when the camera is re- paired. Please note that tile repairer will be able to view pictures in internal memory. • Formatting a memory card or internal memory in tile camera creates a folder in which pictures are stored.
Page 32: Turningthe Cameraon And Off
the Camera on and Off Shooting.Mode Playback Mode Press the ON/OFFbutton to turn the To turn the camera on and begin camera on. The lens will extend and playback, press the [] button about a second. the flash will pop up. Press the [] button again or press...
Page 33 <l:>Forcibly obstructing tile lens or flash could cause damage or product malfunction. <l:>Fingerprints and other marks on tile lens carl affect pictures. Keep the lens clean. <l:> The ON/OFF button does not completely end the supply of power to tile camera. _, Auto PowerOff The camera will turn offautomatically if no operations are performed...
Page 34: Basicsetup
Basic Setup A language-selection dialog is displayed the first 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 [] DATE/TIME or [] _J_/LANG. options in the setup menu;...
Page 35: Takingpictures In _ (_ Auto)Mode
Pictures in _ (EX"_ AUTO)Mode This section describes how to take pictures in _ (E,,_'-_ AUTO) m ode. 1 Select _ mode. Turn the camera on and rotate the mode dial to I--_-_'_l. The _ display will appear in the LCD monitor. The camera analyses RESOLUTION P RIORITY I...
Page 36 2 Frame the picture. Use the zoom control to frame the picture in the display. ®_ Holding theCamera Hold tile camera steady with both hands and brace your elbows against your sides. Shaking or unsteady hands carl blur your shots. To prevent pictures that are out of focus or too dark (under- exposed), keep your fingers and other objects away from tile lens and flash.
Page 37 3 Focus. Press the shutter button halfway to focus. Tile lens may make a noise when the camera focuses; this is normal. If tile subject is poorly lit, the AF-assist illuminatormaylight;see'l_._ AFILLUMINATOR"(_ 103) for information on disabling the illuminator. If thecameraisableto focus, i t will beep twice and the indicator lamp will glow green.
Page 38 4 Shoot. Smoothly press t heshutter b utton therestoftheway down totake thepicture. Ifthesubject ispoorly lit,the flash may f ire when t hepic- ture istaken. F or i nformation onusing t ileflash when lighting i spoor, see "$Using t ileFlash (Super-Intelligent Flash)"(_ 37).
Page 39: Viewingpictures
_Viewing Pictures Pictures can be viewed in the LCD monitor. When taking important photo- graphs, take a test shot and check the results. 1 Press the [] button, The most recent picture will be displayed. 2 View additional pictures, Press the selector right to view pictures in the order recorded, left to view pictures in reverse order.
Page 40: Shooting Mode
_Shooting. Mode Choose a shooting mode according to the scene or type of subject. To select a shooting mode, align the mode icon with the mark next to the mode dial. M, A, S, P: Select for full control over camera settings 31),including...
Page 41: (_ Auto)
Optimize settings for your current subject or improve clarity, reduce noise, or enhance dynamic range. Rotatethe mode dial to and choose one of the following _ modes in the shooting menu. • _ AUTO) The camera automatically selects the scene and _ mode according to shooting conditions (_ 17).
Page 42: Priority
S_oo • _ Priority Choose from the following options: • @ (RESOLUTION PRIORITY): Choose for crisp, clear shots. • @(HIGH ISO&LOW NOISE): Reduce noise in pictures taken at high sensitivities. • @(D-RANGE PRIORITY): Increase the amount of detail visible in highlights. DYNAMIC RANGE (_ 83) can be set to _ (1600%)and _ (800%).
Page 43: Adv. Advanced
Adv. ADVANCED This mode combines "point-and-shoot" simplicity with sophisti- cated photographic techniques. The [] Adv. MODE option in ! the shooting menu can be used to choose from the following ad- ..... vanced modes: • _ MOTION PANORAMA Follow an on-screen guide to take photos that will au- tomatically be joined to form a panorama.
Page 44 4 Pan _the camera in _the direction shown by _the arrow. Shooting ends au_tomatically when _the progress bar is complete. full and _thepanorama is Shooting ends if the shutter button is pressed all the way down during shooting. No panorama will be recorded if Progress bor the shutter button is pressed before the camera has been panned through 120°.
Page 45: Ffi_Q Pro Focus
", oo_t 9M<:ce • F.r-_ PRO FOCUS The camera takes uptothree shots each timetheshutter button ispressed, softening thebackground toemphasize themain subject. The amount ofsoftening c anbeadjust- edbefore shooting b ypressing theselector leftor right. Use forportraits orphotos o fflowers s imilar tothose pro- duced bySLR cameras.
Page 46: R!_ Pro Lowlight
Si_ooting Mod_ • FF_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. A single combined photograph may not be created with some scenesor if tile subject or camera moves during shooting.
Page 47: Sp Scene P Osition
Si_ooting _ode SP SCENE P OSITION The camera offers a choice of"scenesi' each adapted to particular shootingconditionsoraspeciflctypeofsubject. Usethe lTI SCENE __ ..POSITION option in the shooting menu to choose the scene as- ....signed to the SP position on the mode dial. Scene Description o_ NATURAL &...
Page 48 Scene Description -_ FLOWER Choose for vivid close-ups of flowers. TEXT Take clear pictures of text or drawings in print. @® _,_,DOG/I_.CAT Tile camera focuseson the faces of dogs or cats that are facing the camera, and the self-timer menu offers a d_.AUTO RELEASEoption that releasesthe shutter auto- maticallywhen a petisdetected (_ 39).
Page 49: M Manual
M MANUAL In this mode, you control both shutter speed and aperture. Press the selector up (r,r,r_)to highlight shutter speed or aperture and use the command dial to adjust the high- lighted item. If desired, exposure can be altered from the value selected by the camera.
Page 50: Sshutter Priorityae
S o<:_ gi_oce SSHUTTER PRIORITYAE You choose the shutter speed using the command dial, while the camera adjusts aperture for optimal exposure. _,_ ,f_he correc_ exposure can r_o_ be ach,eved a_ _ he se,ec_ed /'_' shutter speed, aperture will be displayed in red. Adjust shut- ter speed until the correct exposure isachieved.
Page 51: Focus Lock
_Focus Lock To compose photographs with off-center subjects: 1 Focus: Position the subject in the focus frame (_÷_) 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 loci<).
Page 52 Although tile camera boasts a high-precision autofocus system, it may be unable to focus on tile subiects listed below. If tile camera is unable to focus, focus on another subject at tile same distance and use focus lock to recompose the photograph.
Page 53: Compensation
Exposure Compensation To adjust exposure compensation when photographing very bright, very dark, or high-contrast subjects, press the selector up (r_-_l). P ress the selector up or down or use the command dial to choose an exposure compen- sation value and then press MENU/OK Choose positive (+) va/ues to increose exposure Choose negotive () volues...
Page 54: Macro Mode (Close-Ups)
Macro Mode (Close-ups) For close-ups, press the selector left (_) and select _. When macro mode is in effect, the camera focuses on subjects near the center of the frame. Use the zoom control to compose pictures (_ 18). To exit macro mode, press the selector left (_) and select OFF.
Page 55: Using The Flash(Super-Intelligent Flash)
_ Using. the Flash (Super-lntelliqent Flash) When the flash is used, the camera's Super-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 effects of ambient background lighting, even in dimly-lit indoor scenes.
Page 56 Usi_'_{ithe Fi_:_si_ (Supe_N_'_tdii!21e_'_ti:::i_!_si_} Lower tile flash where flash photography is prohibited or to capture natural lighting under dim light. A tripod can be used to prevent blurring when lighting is poor. !i'!i If the flash will fire, [] will be displayed when the shutter button is pressed halfway. At slow shutter speeds, t""...
Page 57: Using The Self-Timer
Q Using the Self-Timer To use the self-timer, press the selector down (_) and choose from the following options: Option Description (OFF) Self-timer off. tt_ (AUTO RELEASE) The shutter is released automatically when the camera detects a human portrait subject facing the camera. Use for portraits of babies.
Page 58: Recording Gps Datawith Pictures (Fssoexr Only)
_Recordinq GPS Data with Pictures (F550EXR Only) To record GPS data with new pictures, press the f but- ton and select one of the following options for [] CATION SEARCH in the f-mode menu (_ 81). • PERMANENTLY ON:The camera continues to update GPS data even when turned off.
Page 59 (l> Using GPS increases tile drain on the battery, causing battery performance to drop at low temperatures. (l> The receiver may have an error of a few hundred meters (yards). (l> Tile camera may be unable to receive GPS data in some locations. If possible, choose an outdoor location with few obstructions...
Page 60 .... ( f:.,[),d: :>ct c";O:'})(:_O Tile camera may be unable to receive GPSdata if tile anterma (_ 2) is obstructed or when underground, underwater, under a bridge or overpass,inside a vehicle, build- ing, tunnel, or metal briefcase,between tall buildings, or in tile vicMty of cell phones or other devices that broadcast in tile 1.5GHz band.
Page 61: [] 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 group portraits. Choose for shots that emphasize portrait subjects. To use Intelligent Face Detection, press MENU/OK to dis- play the shooting menu and select ON for [] FACE...
Page 62: [] Continuous Shooting
Continuous Shootinq To capture motion in a series of pictures, press MENU/OK, select [] CONTINUOUS in the shooting menu(_ 85), and choose from the options listed in this section. The flash turns off automatically. The previously selected flash mode is restored when OFF is selected for [] CONTINUOUS.
Page 63: Only)
• _,_ FINALn (FSOOEXR Only) The camera takes up to 40 pictures, but only the last shots are recorded. The number IShutter b utton Shutter buttonu shots recorded can be selected by press- ing the selector right while the camera is in shooting mode.
Page 64: Aebkt (Fssoexr Only)
4 Press DISP/BACK t o return to shooting mode. 5 Take photographs. The camera begins re- Shutter button cording while the shutter button is pressed Fhutter button pressed oll the pressed h olfwoy woydown halfway, and completes the burst when the shutter button is pressed all the way down.
Page 65: [] Film Simulatdn B Kt (Fssoexr Only)
• [] FILM SIMULATION BKT (F550EXR O nly) Each time the shutter button is pressed, the camera takes three shots at dif- ferent [] FILM SIMULATION settings (_ 81 ): I_' PROVIA/STANDARD for the first, _r Velvia/VlVlD for the second, and l_lr ASTIA/SOFT for the third. •...
Page 66 Tile number of pictures that carl be recorded in a single burst varies with the option for [] RAW in tile setup menu. CONTINUOUS RAW+JPEG • • OFF(JPEG) _TOPn Upto6 Upto6 Upto32 BESTFRAME CAPTURE Up to 6 Up to 6 Up to 16 AE BKT FILMSIMULATION BKT...
Page 67: [] Facerecognition
Face Recognition The camera can store information on the face and personal details (name, relationship, and birth date) of portrait sub- jects and assign these subjects priority for Intelligent Face Detection or display their names and other information Happy Birthday! during playback.
Page 68 3 Enter face recognition data Press MENU/OK to display face recognition data and enter the following formation: • NAME:Enter a name of up to 14 characters and press MENU/OK • BIRTHDAY: Enter the subject's date of birth and press MENU/OK •...
Page 69: "Adding New Faces
Viewin.g, E diting,, a ndDeletingExisting.Data Follow the steps below to view, edit, or delete face recognition data. Select VIEW & EDIT for [] FACE RECOGNITION, Select a face. 3 View or edit face recognition data. The name, category, or birth date can be edited as described in Step 3 of "Adding New Faces"(_ 50).
Page 70 Face Recognition Tile camera carl store up to eight faces. If you attempt to add a ninth face,a confir- mation dialog will be displayed; use VIEW & EDIT to make room for new faces by deleting existing data. AUTO RE61STRATIONis disabled if there are already data for eight faces.
Page 71: Continuous Shooting
_yback Options To view the most recent picture in the LCDmonitor, pressthe [] button. Press the selector right to view pictures in the order recorded, left to view pictures in reverse order. Keep the selector pressed to scroll rapidly to the desired frame.
Page 72: Playback Zoom
Pi_yi:)_ck Options Playback Zoom Select [€] to zoom in on pictures displayed in single-frame playback; select 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 indicotor 4.A.
Page 73: Multi-Frameplayback
Multi-FramePlayback Selecting liiil when a picture is shown full-frame in the LCD monitor displays the current image with previous and following images in the background. Select _ to increase the number of images displayed to two, nine, or one hundred, [€] to view fewer images. When two or more images are displayed, use the selector to highlight images and press MENU/OK to view the highlighted image full frame.
Page 100: Usingthe Shootingmenu
ss g _: ' gM_de l/sing.the S hooting.Menu To displaythe shooting menu, press MENU/OK in shooting mode. Highlight items and press the selector right to view options, then highlight an option and press MENU/ OK. Press DISP/BACK t o exit when settings are complete. Shootin.gMenuOptions Choose an option for _...
Page 101: Film Simulation
Control contrast. Higher values are recommended for scenes that include both sunlight deep shade or for increased contrast with such subjects as sunlight on water, brightly-lit autumn leaves, portraits taken against a blue sky, and white objects or people wearing white;...
Page 102: Dynamic Range
L;sir_g ti*_e Menu_: _i;i'_ootin_ Mod_ :_ If AUTO does not produce natural colors (for example, when taking close-ups), select _ measure a value for white balance or choose the option that matches the light source. Option Description AUTO White balance adjusted automatically.
Page 103: [] Continuous
U'_ir_ tb_; _' _'_ _ %_ooti_g _o(:i_ Captu re motion in a seriesof pictures (44). Choose from _, I:i_1, I:_1, _ , _, and OFF (FSSOEXR) or FF_, _ , and OFF (FSOOEXR). Select ON to enable advanced anti blur in _ mode (23).
Page 104: [] Afmode
ij__ _ti¸¸ _' M e_ b_ _: S ih oo ti_gM<:_ This option controls how the camera selects the focus area for photographs. Regardless of the option selected, the camera will focus on the subject in the center of the frame when macro mode is on.
Page 105: [] Movie Afmode
This option controls how the camera selects the focus area for m ovies. Option Description CENTER Tile camera focuses on tile subject in the center of the frame. IThe camera continuously adjusts focus to reflect changes in the distance CONTINUOUS tile subject in tile focus frame.
Page 106: Usingthe Menus: Playbackmode
the Menus: Playback Mode The f-mode and playback menus are used to manage the pictures in inter- nal memory or on the memory card. Usingthe f-Mode Menu To display f-mode menu playback options, press the button in playback mode. Highlight items and press the selector right to view options, then highlight an op- tion and press MENU/OKPress DISP/BACK to exit when set-...
Page 107 _s!_<3t_ei_se!_s:baybac i'_<d Turn the GPSreceiver on or off (40). View pictures in an automated slide show. Choose the type of show and press MENU/OKto start. Press DISP/BACR at any time during the show to view on-screen help. The show can be ended at any time by pressing MENU/OR.
Page 108: Usingthe Playback Menu
ss g u:P:_},:x<kM_de Usingthe Pluy.buck M enu To displaythe playback menu, press MENU/OK in playback mode. Highlight items and press the selector right to view options, then highlight an option and press MENU/ OK. Press DISP/BACK t o exit when settings are complete. Playback MenuOptions Create books from your favorite photos (58).
Page 109: [] Mark For Upload To
g the i_Se!_ _s: Pay _i:<k f4od_ Select pictures for upload toYouTube or Facebook using MyFinePix Studio (Windows only). • Selecting Picturesfor Upload 1 Select YouTube to choose movies for upload toYouTube, FACEBOOK to choose photos and movies for upload to Facebool<. 2 Press the selector left or right to display pictures and press MENU/OR to select or deselect.
Page 110: [] Red Eye Removal
If the current picture is marked with a _] 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 111: [] Crop
is_i Itse J_Se _s: bayba(k i\_< d_ Create acropped copy ofthe current picture. I Display the desired picture. 2Select [] CROP inthe playback menu. 3Use the zoom c ontrol tozoom i nand o ut a nd u se t he selector toscroll the picture until the desired portion is displayed.
Page 112: [] Image Rotate
_::Pa},bx_ck M de Rotate pictures taken in tall orientation so that they are displayed in tall orientation in the LCD monitor. Display the desired picture. 2 Select [] IMAGE ROTATE in the playback menu. 3 Press the selector down to rotate the picture 90 ° clockwise, up to rotate it 90 °...
Page 113: [] Voice M Emo
Add a voice memo tothe current photograph. Holding the camera atadistance ofabout 20 cm, face t he microphone and p ress MENU/OKto begin recording. Press MENU/OK again to end record- ing (recording ends automatically after 30 seconds). Voice memos can not be added to movies or protected pictures.
Page 114: Disp Aspect
;sngt!eMen s: ::'ayback M de Choose how High Definition (H D) devices display pictures with an aspect ratio of 4:3 (this option is available only when an HDMI cable is connected). Select 16:9 to display the image so that it fills the screen with its top and bottom cropped out, 4:3 to display the entire image with black...
Page 115 _The Setup Menu Usingthe Setup. Menu 1 Display the setup menu. 1.1 Press MENU/OK to display the menu for the current mode. 1.2 Press the selector left to highlight the tab for the current menu. 1.3 Press the selector down to highlight "_ SET.
Page 116: Time Difference
Set the camera clock (16). Switch the camera clock instantly from your home time zone to the local time at your destina- tion when traveling. To specify the difference between local time and your home time zone: 1 Highlight -_ LOCAL and press the selector right. 2 Use the selector to choose the time difference between local time and your home time zone...
Page 117 Tie_ett_Me Reset all settings except DATE/TIME, TIME DIFFERENCE, 1_ BACKGROUND COLOR, and 1_ VIDEO SYSTEM to default values, 1 Highlight RESET and press the selector right to display a confirmation dialog, 2 Highlight OK and press MENU/0K. If a memory card is inserted in the camera, this option will format the memory...
Page 118 Ti_e _et_p Me_iu Select ON to record GPS data to a log file on the memory card ( 40; be sure the clock is set to the correct time and date as described on page 16). A new log file is created when ON is selected and once every 24 hours thereafter.
Page 119 The S etup Men L_ New p ictures are stored inimage files named using afour-digit file num- Frome number ber assigned by adding one to the last file number used. The file num- i _7#;# 1'_oo bet is displayed during playback as shown at right.
Page 120 The _ett_p _em_ Choose the sound made by the shutter. Adjust the volume for movie and voice memo playback. Control the brightness of the display. Choose the length of time before the camera turns off automatically when no operations performed. Shorter times increase battery...
Page 121 T_eSet p M£_ _ If ON is selected, selecting [$] at the maximum optical zoom position will trigger digital zoom, further magnifying the image. ®_ TheZoom Indicator o,o,i , zoo on Optico/ zoom Dig/to/zoom DIGITAL ZOOM Off I< Optico/zoom _, Digital zoom may end when another mode is selected.
Page 122 The Set_p Mem_ Choose to save unprocessed copies of pictures taken using l_J RED EYE REMOVAL, r!_ PRO LOW-LIGHT MODE, or rl_ PRO FOCUS MODE. Choose ON to automatically rotate "tall" (portrait-orientation) pictures during playback. Choose a color scheme. Choose whether to display tool tips.
Page 123 Set_ Optimize camera performance for increased battery life or display quality. Option Description I Reduces LCD monitor refresh rate If no operations are performed for 10 s the O_ POWER SAVE " LCD monitor will dim to save power. Select this option to save power.
Page 124 _ptional Accessories The camera supports a wide range of accessoriesfrom FUJIFILMand other manufacturers. • Printing DIGITAL C AMERA FINEPIX F550EXR •Audio/Visual FINEPIX F500EXR A/V cable (supplied) USBcable (supplied) PictBridge-compotib/e HDMI cable (soldseparately) • Computer Related USBcable (supplied/ SDcard slotor card reader €...
Page 125 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/producs/digitol_ comeros/index.html. Rechargeab!e NP-50:Additional large-capacity NP-50 rechargeable bat- LHon batteries teries can be purchased as required.
Page 126 for the Camera To ensure continued enjoyment of the product, observe the following pre- cautions. Storageand Use If the camera will not be used for an • WaterandSand extended period, remove the battery Exposure to water and sand can also and memory card.
Page 127 Cleaning_ Use a blower to remove dust from the lens and LCD monitor, then gently wipe with a soft, dry cloth. Any remaining stains can be removed by wiping gently with a piece of FUJlFILM lens-cleaning paper to which a small amount of lens- cleaning fluid has been applied.
Page 128 _Problems and Solutions Power and Battery Problem Solution The battery is exhausted: Chargethe battery or inserta fully-chargedsparebattery (7). Thecameradoesnot The battery is inserted incorrectly: Reinsert i n the correctorientation (9). The battery-chamber cover is not latched: Latchthe battery-chamber c over( turn on.
Page 129 The battery has been charged many times: Thebattery hasreachedthe end of its charging but the battery doesnot life. Purchase a new battery. Ifthe battery still failsto charge,contactyour FUJIFILM dealer. charge. The battery is too hot or too cold: Wait for the battery temperature to stabilize(7).
Page 130 Problem Solution TheLCD monitor goes TheLCD monitor may darkenwhile the flashcharges.Waitfor the flashto charge(37). darkafter shooting. Thecameradoesnot The subjectis closeto the camera:Selectmacromode(36). focus. The subjectis far away from the camera: Ca ncelmacromode( 36). The subject is not suitedto autofocus: Usefocuslock(33). Pictures are not the If _ is selected for II] IMAGE SIZE in _...
Page 131 Problem Solution Wrongsubjectis The selectedsubject is closerto the centerof the frame than the main subject, Recompose the selected. licture or turn face detection off andframe the pictureusingfocus lock(33), The flash is not available in the current shooting mode: Choose a differentshootingmode 22), The battery is exhausted: Charge the battery or insertafully-charged sparebattery ( Theflashdoesnot fire,...
Page 132 Problem Solution Powerwas interruptedduring shooting. Beforeconnectingthe ACpower adapter or DCcoupler, Pictures are not recorded, turn the cameraoff. Leaving the cameraon canresultin corruptedfilesor damageto the memory cardor internalmemory. CONTINUOUS is selected for [] MOVIE AF MODE: Selecta differentAFmode Sounds madebythe (87). cameraarerecorded with movies.
Page 133 i:_ ¸ Qi:_i_ __a_c_i l!_c:_i_tic Connections/Miscellaneous Problem Solution Thecamera is not properly connected:Connect t he cameraproperly(65), An,_/cable was connectedduring movie playback:Connect t he camera oncemovie play- backhasended, Nopictureor sound. Input on the television issetto"TV': Setinputto "VlDE0". Thecamera is not setto the correctvideo standard:Matchthe cameraI_ VIDEO SYS- TEM setting to theTV (I04), The volume on the TVis too low: Adjustthe volume, Nocolor...
Page 134 FOCUS ERROR Camera malfunctionor moving partsof lensobstructed,Turn the cameraoff and thenon again, TURN OFFTHECAMERA taking carenot to touchthe lens, Ifthe message persists, c ontacta FUJIFILM dealer, ANDTURN ONAGAIN The memory cardor internal memory isnot formatted orthe memory card was for-...
Page 135 _ictu resor inserta memorycardwith morefree space. FULL INSERT A NEWCARD Memory carderror orconnection error: Reinsertthe cardor turn the cameraoff andthen onagain. If the message persists, c ontacta FUJIFILM dealer. Not enough memory remaining to recordadditional pictures:Deletepicturesor insert WRITE ERROR a memorycardwith morefree space.
Page 136 Warning Description Thecamerahas runout of frame numbers(current frame number is999-9999), Formatthe FRAMENO,FULL memorycardand selectRENEW for [] FRAME NO. Takea picture to reset frame num- beringto 100-0001,then selectCONTINUOUS for [] FRAME NO. (101), PRESS ANDHOLD THEDISPBUTTON TO An attempt was made to choosea flashmode or adjust the volume with the camerain silent mode, Exitsilent modebeforechoosinga flash modeor adjustingthe volume( 98), DEACTIVATE SILENT MODE...
Page 137 Thesourceselected for Q COPY containsnoimages, Selecta differentsource, NOIMAGE The voice memofile is corrupt:Thevoice memocan not be playedback, ERROR Camera malfunction: Contacta FUJIFILM dealer, DPOF FILEERROR The DPOF print order on the current memory cardcontainsmore than 999 images, Copythe _ictures to internal memoryandcreatea new printorder,...
Page 138 and Tricks The following tips and tricks will help you get the most from your camera. Choose the following settings for improved battery performance: • [] FACE DETECTION 8.5): OFF • [] AF MODE (_ 86): [] CENTER • [] POWER MANAGEMENT 105): O3 POWER SAVE •...
Page 139 When ON is selected for [] FACEDETECTION(_ 85), you carl: • Zoomin onlaceswhen ZOOM(CONTINUOUS) is selected for [] AGEDISP.(_ 100). • Remove r ed-eye by selecting ON for [] RED EYEREMOVAL (_ 92). • Zoom inonfaces during slide shows (_ 89) or by pressing the selector down during playback.
Page 140 Tips _nd Tricks • To photograph backlit subjects, select [o] SPOT for [] PHO- TOMETRY(_ 85)and positiorsyoursubjectirsthecenterofthe frame. • To photograph subjects that are in motion, select [] CON- TINUOUS or [] TRACKING for [] AF MODE (_ 8d). • To photograph night scenes,select @ HIGH ISO& LOWNOISE in [] _ MODE (_ 23)and turn the flash ors(_ 37).
Page 141 Internal Memory/Memory Card Capacity The following table shows the recording time or number of pictures available at different image sizes. All fgures are approximate; file size varies with the scene recorded, producing wide variations in the number of flies that can be stored.
Page 142 7 " ¢? :'Y/f\" Y :'i { ,_:_7:: y • FinePix FSOOEXR Internal m emory (approx.2OMB) , NORMAL FINE NORMAL FINE NORMAL FINE I[]1 4:3 1000 2020 1260 I[]116:9 1330 2670 1690 1960 3950 2000 1330 2630 5290 2670 016:9 I014:3 1990 3870...
Page 143 _pecifications Model DigitalCamera FinePixF550EXR/FSOOEXR Effective pixels 16 million Image sensor _,_-in., E XR CMOS with primarycolorfilter Storage media • Internal memory • SD/SDHC/SDXC memorycards FSSOEXR: approx.39MB FSOOEXR: approx.20MB File system Compliantwith Design Rulefor Camera File System(DCF), E xif2.3, and Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) File format •...
Page 144 Sensitivity Standardoutput sensitivity equivalentto ISO100,200,400, 800,1600,3200, 6400 (image size or 1_1),12800(image size[ill); AUTO, AUTO (400),AUTO (800),AUTO (1600),AUTO (3200) Metering 256-segmentthrough-the-lens (TTL)metering;MULTI, SPOT, AVERAGE Exposure control ProgrammedAE;aperture-priority AE;shutter-priority AE;manualexposure Exposure compensation -2 EV- +2 EVin increments of 1/_ E V Picturestabilization Opticalstabilization(image-sensor shift) Shutterspeed (combined 8sJ&ooos mechanicalandelectronic •...
Page 145 LCD monitor 3,0-in,, 460k-dot colorLCD monitor; frame coverage approx,100% Movies • _1920:1,920x1,080(108%,30fps • _]_1280:1,280x720(720p),30fps • _: 640 x 480 (VGA), 30 fps • _]_ 640x480:80 fps • _ ] 20x240:160 fps • _]_ 320x 112:320 fps Note: _, _]_, and _]_ moviesarerecorded with stereosound, Languages Arabic,Bulgarian,Simplified Chinese, T raditional Chinese, C zech, D anish,Dutch, English,Farsi, Finnish, French,German,Greek, Hebrew,Hungarian, Indonesian,Italian, Japanese,Kazakh,...
Page 146 Camera dimensions(Wx U× D) F550EXR 103.5mm × 62.5mm × 32.6mm/4i in. × 2.4 in. × 1.2 in., excludingprojections(minimum depth22.9mm/0.9in.) FSOOEXR 103.5mm x 592 mm × 32.6mm/4.0 in. × 23 in. × 12 in., excludingprojections(minimum depth22.9mm/0.9in.) Camera weight Approx,195g/6,8 oz,,excludingbattery,accessories, and memorycard card JShooting weight Approx...
Page 147 Sp_dfi_:atio_w • Notices • Specifications subject to change without notice; for the latest information, visit h_pJ/ wwv4fujihlm.corn/producs/digi_d_c_merc;s/index.h_m/. FUJIFILMshall not be held li- able for damages resulting from errors in this manual. • Although the LCDmonitor is manufactured using advanced high-precision technol- ogy, small bright points and anomalous colors may appear, particularly in the vicMty of text.
Page 148 FUJ:FILm FUJIFILM Corporation 7-3, AKASAKA 9-CHOME, MtNATO-KU, TOKYO 107-0052, JAPAN http://www.fujifiLm.com/products/digitat cameras/index.htmI...
Page 149 Restrictions on Camera Settings The options available in each shooting mode are listed below.
Page 150 Opti_Sh°°ting Mod_ I AUTO iiii_ I E_ iiii_ I [] I [] iiii_ I []...
Page 151 iiiiiiiliiiiii! m192o iiiiiiiiiiiiii! I _128o iiiiiiiiiiiiiiil Im640×48( Im32o×24_ Im32o×.! I OFF I OFF Automatically optimized for selected shooting mode Image sizes over O are set to IQI Image sizes over I_ are set to Q 4 Aspect ratio fixed at4:3 5 FinePix 550EXR only, 6 FinePix 500EXR only 7 OFF not available...

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