FujiFilm FINEPIX S1800 series Owner's Manual

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Page 1 Be sure that you have read and understood its contents before using the camera. Menus Technical Notes For information on related products, visit our website at h_:p://www.fujifilm.com/produc_s/index.h_ml Troubleshooting ..f'dr e Appendix Hii::3!l'TI I ° W_dows Exif_int plcts,idge ..
Page 2: For Your Safety
For Your Safety IMPORTANT SAFETY I NSTRUCTIONS • Readlnstmctions: All the safety and op Alternate Warnings: This video prod Water and Moisture: Do not use this erating instructions should be read uct is equipped with a three wire video product near water for ex Outdoor Antenna Grounding: If...
Page 3: Safety Notes
or w here itcan fall into s uch power and refer servicing to qualified lines or circuits When installing _" • ",o • • • i" • • vice personnel under the following outside antenna system, extreme conditions: care should be taken tokeep from Safety Notes •...
Page 4 ,_os_enO°'_°[_/ electric shock Contact yuul FUJIFILM dealer Do not pla_e heavF objects on the camera Do not chanqe, heat or undu!v twist or pullthe connedion cord and do not place heavF ob- off aN a[ld This can cause...
Page 5 • Do not transport store with are repeatedly recharged before be your skin, clean the area with a cloth Use only FUJIFILM AC power adapt metal objects such as necklaces or ing fully discharged This is normal then wash thoroughly...
Page 6: Notices
FUJIFILM Electrorfic Imaging Europe GmbH Address: Benzstrasse 2 47533 Kleve, Germany declare that the product Product Name: FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA FinePix 52500HD/ FC( Statement 52700HD serieSr 51800/51900 series, 51600/51700 series This device complies with Part 15 of, the FCC Rules Operation...
Page 7 Foy_uy S_ Disposal of Used Electrical and Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Unless intended solely for personal use, images recorded using your digital Union, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein) camera system cannot be used in ways that infringe copyright laws with out the consent of the owner, Note that some restrictions...
Page 8: About This Manual
About This Manual Before using the camera, read this manual and the warnings on pages ii-vii. For information on specific topics, consult the sources below. Know what you want to do but don't know the The "Table of Contents" gives an overview of the name for it? Find the answer in "Camera Q &...
Page 9: Camera Q & A
Camera Q & A Find items by task. Camera Setup Question Key phrase Seepage How do Iset the camera clock? Date and time Carl I set the clock to local time when I travel? Time difference How do I keep the display from turning off automatically? Auto power off How do I make tile display brighter or darker? LCD brightness...
Page 10 Taking Pictures Question Key phrase Seepage How marly pictures carl Itake? Memory capacity Isthere a quick and easy way to take snapshots? I_1 mode Dual ISmode How carl Iavoid blurred pictures? How can l make good portraits? Intelligent FaceDetection Carl the camera automatically adjust settings for different scenes? SR_lii'il mode Carl Ichoose my own settings for different scenes? Scene position...
Page 11 Viewing Pictures Question Key phrase Seepage How do Iview my pictures? Single-frame playback How do Idelete the current picture? The _ button Carl I select other pictures for deletion? Deleting pictures Carl Izoom in on pictures during playback? Playbackzoom How do Iview a lot of pictures at once? Multi-frame playback How do Iview all pictures taken on the same day? Sort by date...
Page 12: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents For Your Safety .................ii Basic Photography Playback IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........ii Taking Pictures in I_1 (Auto) Mode ........15 Safety Notes ..................iii Viewing Pictures ................20 NOTICES ....................vi About This Manual ...............viii More on Photography Camera Q & A ..................ix Intelligent Face Detection and Red-Eye...
Page 13 Menus More on Playback Playback Options ................4 6 Using the Menus: Shooting Mode .........69 Playback Zoom ................47 Using the F-Mode Menu ............69 Viewing Photo Information ............4 8 F-Mode Menu Options .............70 Multi-Frame Playback ..............4 9 ISO ....................70 IMAGE SIZE ................71 Sort by Date ..................
Page 14 Playback Mode ..........81 Using the F-Mode Menu ............81 Optional Accessories ..............101 F-Mode Menu Options .............82 Accessories from FUJIFILM ............ 102 SLIDE SHOW .................82 Caring for the Camera ..............103 Using the Playback Menu ............83 Troubleshooting Playback Menu Options .............84 RED EYE REMOVAL .............84 Troubleshooting .................104...
Page 15: Introduction
Introduction Symbols and Conventions The following symbols are used in this manual: [_ Caution:This information should be read before use to ensure correct operation. _r" Note:Points to note when using the camera. Tip: Additional information that may be helpful when using the camera. Menus and other text in the camera monitor are shown in bold.
Page 16: Parts Of The Camera
n mdu :tion Parts of the Camera For more information, refer to the page listed to the right of each item. ® ON/OFF switch .......... Strap eyelet ............ _. (flashpop up)button ....... Zoom control ........16, 47 Indicator lamp ..........Microphone .........
Page 17 /n rodu :t on Electronic viewfinder ....5 EVF/LCD(display selection) b utton ..5 Selector button (seebelow) (playback) b utton ....20, 46 Monitor ........... (photomode)button .... 69, 81 Terminal cover ....55, 57, 67 DISP(display)/BAd(button ..17,46 Memorycard slot ......® (exposure c0mpensati0n/ph0t0 i nf0) button ...........
Page 18: Camera Displays
n yodu :_ion Camera Displays The following indicators may appear during shooting and playback. The indicators displayed vary with camera settings. Shooting • Self-timer indicator ......... Image quality ..........Date and time ..........Image size ............. Sensitivity ............Shutter speed and aperture .....
Page 19 Introdu t/on TheElectronic Viewfinder ( EVF) The electronic viewfinder provides the same information as the monitor, and carl be used when bright light- ing conditions make the display in tile monitor difficult to see. To switch between tile monitor and electronic viewfinder, presstile EVF/LCD button (your selection remains in effect when tile camera is turned offor the mode dial is rotated to another setting).
Page 20: The Mode Dial
/n rodu :t on The Mode Dial To select a shooting mode, align the mode iconwith the mark next to the mode dial. (AUTO): A simple "point-and-shoot" mode recommended for first-time users of digital cameras (pg. 15). (SCENE RECOGNITION): A "point- and-shoot"...
Page 21: The Strap And Lens Cap
The Strap and Lens Cap Attaching the Strap The Lens Cap Attach the strap to the two strap eyelets as shown Attach the lens cap as shown. below. !i_i!iiiiiii ii_!:!:!:!:!:! i!i_iiiiiiii _iiiiiiiii ######## ######## To avoid losing the lens cap, pass the supplied ®...
Page 22: Inserting The Batteries
Inserting the Batteries The camera takes four AA alkaline, lithium, or rechargeable Ni-MH batteries. A set of four alkaline bat- teries is supplied with the camera. Insert the batteries in the camera as described below. Insert the batteries. Open the battery-chamber cover.
Page 23 Ins_yth'W th_ B_t_H_s 3 Close the battery-chamber cover. ,_ Choosing the BatteryType Close the battery-cham- After replacing tile batteries ber cover and slide it in until the latch clicks into with batteries of a different I _ type, select tile battery type I place.
Page 24: Inserting A Memory
A complete list of approved memory cards is available at http://www.fujifilm.com/products/digitol_comer_;s/index.html. Operation is not guaranteed with other cards. The camera can not be used with xD-Picture Cards or MultiMediaCard (MMC) devices.
Page 25 £:_se_rinq M_r ;_o_'ydc_yd • InsertingoMemory Cord Open the battery-chamber cover. 3 Close the battery-chamber cover. Close the battery-cham- • r- Note ber cover and slide it in Be sure the camera is off until the latch clicks into before opening the battery- place.
Page 26 Cautions • Donotturnthecamera o fforremove thememory c ardwhile thememory card isheinq formatted ordataareheinq recorded toor deletedfromthecard Failureto observe this precaution could damage the card • Format memory cards before first use,and be sure to reformat all memory cards after using them in a computer or other device.
Page 27: Turning The Camera
Turning the Camera on and Off Shooting Mode Slide the ON/OFF switch in the direction shown To turn the camera on and begin playback, press the [] button for about a second. below. The lenswill extend automatically. Pressthe [] button again or slide the ON/OFF Slide the ON/OFF switch to turn the camera off.
Page 28: Basic Setup
Basic Setup A language-selection dialog is displayed the first time the camera is turned on. Set up the camera as described below (for information on resetting the clock or changing languages, see page 94). Choose a language. ÷ 1.1 Press the selector up, down, left, or right to highlight a lan- B_ILANG.
Page 29: Taking Pictures In I_1 (Auto)
Taking Pictures in I_1 (Auto) Mode This section describes how to take pictures in a (auto) mode. Turn the camera on, Check the battery level, Slide the ON/OFF switch to turn the camera Check the battery level in the display. Indicator I Description NOICON IBatteries are partially discharged.
Page 30 Ticking Pictur_{_s in _ {i/lu ¢.J/I/'iod_{_ % Holding theCamera 4 Frame the picture, Position the main subject in the focus frame Hold the camera steady with and use the zoom control to frame the pic- both hands and brace your elbows against your sides.
Page 31: Dual Ismode
..% Avoiding B lurred Pictures choose tile shooting information and guides dis-tile subject is poorly lit blur- press the D ,SP, BAC, button I r'ng c aused by camera shake carl be reduced using tile j_ Indic_:orsdispl_yed Indic_orshidden DUAL IS MODE option in j_ tile setup menu (pg.
Page 32 h kinq P <:ur_ in _ (Auo}A4od<* Focus. Pressthe shutter button halfway to focus on In situations in which camera sounds or lights may the main subject in the focus frame. be unwelcome, hold the DISP/BACK button down until _'o is displayed (note that silent mode is not available during movie or voice memo playback).
Page 33 7_kiru_Pictures in _ {71uc_AJ_ode 6 Shoot. The IndicatorLamp Smoothly press the shutter button the rest of the way down to take the picture. /ndica:or /amp %.Tip:TheShutter Button Tile indicator lamp shows camera status as follows: Tile shutter button has two positions. Pressing the Indicator l amp Camera status...
Page 34: Viewing Pictures
Viewing Pictures Pictures can be viewed in the monitor. When taking important photographs, take a test shot and check the results. %_ Deleting Pictures 1 Press the [] button, To delete the picture currently displayed in the monitor, press the selector up (d). Tile following dialog will be displayed.
Page 35: Intelligent Face Detection And Red-Eye
iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii Intelligent Face Detection and Red-Eye Removal Intelligent Face Detection allows the camera to automatically detect human faces and set focus and exposure for a face anywhere in the frame for shots that emphasize portrait subjects. Choose for group portraits (in horizontal or vertical orientations)to prevent the camera from focusing on the back- ...
Page 36 /ntdfi¢_ nt F_ e _D<_t_:_ tion _nd Rcd Fy_i_ Rcmow_/ Focus. Intelligent Face Detection Press the shutter button halfway Intelligent Face Detection is to set focus and exposure for the recommended when using subject in the green border. tile self4imer for group- or self-portraits (pg.
Page 37: Blink Detection
/n eViiq<*n F c_ :_ D<*t+:*_ ion nd R<*d _:}/_ * i¢<*r ; _owl Blink Detection [M Caution If an option other than OFF is selected Blink detection is not performed if the camera fails to IMAGE DISP (pg. 95), a warning will be dis- detect a face or when OFF is selected for [] IMAGE played if the camera detects subjects who may DISR...
Page 38: Focus Lock
Focus Lock To compose photographs with off-center subjects: 1 Position the subject in the focus frame, Recompose the picture, Keeping the shutter button pressed halfway, recompose the picture. Focus, Press the shutter button halfway to set fo- cus and exposure. Focus and exposure will Shoot.
Page 39: Af-Assistilluminator
Fo s to k Although the camera boasts a high-precision autofo- , If tile subject is poorly lit, tile AF-assistilluminator will cus system, it may be unable to focus on the subjects light to assist tile focus operation when the shutter listed below.
Page 40: Macro And Super Macro Modes
Macro Super Macro Modes (Close-ups) For close-ups, press the selector left (_) to choose from the macro options shown below. Choose f rom _ (rn_cm mode), _t, (super r n_cromode), o r _t_(rn_cro modeoff) When macro mode is in effect, the camera focuses on subjects near the center of the frame. Use the zoom control to compose pictures.
Page 41: . Using The Flash
Using the Flash (Intelligent Flash) When the flash is used, the camera's Intelligent Flash system instantly analyzes the scene based on such factors asthe 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 42 % U<_h_q h<, F k_,h ( h:_ <,ffiq<,n Fl<_h) 3 Focus. Press the shutter button halfway to focus. If the flash will fire, [] will be displayed when the shutter button is pressed halfway. At slow shutter speeds, _,'," will appear in the display to warn that pictures may be blurred;...
Page 43: Continuous Shooting
Continuous Shooting (Burst Mode) Capture motion in a series of pictures. Choose a continuous shooting mode. Press the _ button to display continuous shooting options. Press the selec- tor up or down to highlight the desired option and press MENU/OIl. Mode Description Tile camera takes up to 20 pictures while tile shutter...
Page 44 @<ontinuou_; .f;hooting (Bur:_tA4od_:*_ 2 Focus. Pressthe shutter button halfway to focus. 3 Shoot. Pictures will be taken while the shutter button is pressed. Shooting ends when the shutter button is released, memory is full, or the selected number of shots has been taken.
Page 45: Instant Zoom
Instant Zoom In instant zoom, the area surrounding the frame is visible in the display. Use to frame erratically moving subjects such as children, pets, and athletes at sporting events. The frame is displayed 1 Position the subject in the focus frame. Use the zoom control to frame the subject in as shown at right.
Page 46 • DigitalZoom 1 Enable digital zoom. Frame the picture. Usethe zoom control to choose the area that Select ON for the [] DIGITAL ZOOM op- tion in the setup menu (pg. 97). will be included in the final photograph. 2 Choose a subject. Frame the subject in the center of the display using digital zoom.
Page 47: Exposure Compensation
Exposure Compensation Use exposure compensation when photographing very bright, very dark, or high-contrast subjects. 1 Press the [] button. Return to shooting mode. The exposure indicator will be displayed. Press the [] button to return to shooting mode. Take pictures. _Exposure indicatorI •...
Page 48 {:._q,_osum <ibmpens<_k>n • Backlit s ubjects: choose values from +% EVto +1%EV(for an explanation of the term "EV", see the Glossaryon page 115) • Highlyreflective subjectsorvery bright scenes(e.g., snowfields): +1 EV • Scenesthat are mostlysky:+1 EV • Spotlit subjects(particularly if photographed against dark backgrounds): -% EV •...
Page 49: Shooting Mode
Shooting Mode Choose a shooting mode according to the scene or type of subject. To choose a shooting mode, rotate the mode dial to the desired setting (pg. 6). The following modes are available: ,a, AUTO • r- Notes:SFl_Ti'_ • 0 (AUTO) will be selected if the subject does not match Choose for crisp, clear snapshots (pg.
Page 50 .f;hooting Mode* _1_ Naturd Ught Press the selector up or down F__X highlight SCENE POSITION, Capture natural light indoors, under low light, or where the flash can not be used. The flash turns offand sensitivity is raised to reduce blur. Press the selector right to display a _b,,_ list of scenes.
Page 51 .f;hoot/ng Mode* Zoom Bracketing ® Smile Each time the shutter button is pressed, the cam- The shutter is released automatically when Intel- era takes three pictures: one at the current zoom ligent Face Detection detects a smiling face. ratio with an image size of PI, a second zoomed Portrait in 1.4x and cropped to [%11, and a third zoomed in Choose this mode for soft-toned...
Page 52 Shooting Mode* __÷ N ight _1_Snow Choose this mode for poorly lit twilight or night Choose for crisp, clear shots that capture the scenes. Sensitivity is automatically raised to re- brightness of scenesdominated by shining white duce blur caused by camera shake. snow.
Page 53: Mode
.f;hooting Mode* PANORAMA MODE In this mode, you can take up to three pictures and join them together to form a panorama. Use of a tripod is recommended to assistin composing overlapping shots. Press MENU/OK. An edge of the pic- 1 Rotate the mode dial to _.
Page 54: P, S, A, And M Modes
.Shooting Mode* P, S, A, end M Modes Take the second shot as described in steps 3-4 (to create a panorama from only two frames, P_ S,A, and M modes provide full accessto the shoot- press the selector up after the second shot). ing and F-mode menus.
Page 55 P: PROGRAM AE In this mode, the camera sets exposure automati- Program Shift cally. If desired, you can choose different combi- Presstile [] button to choose tile desired combina- nations of shutter speed and aperture that will tion of shutter speed and aperture. Values that differ produce the same exposure (program shift).
Page 56 .Shooting Mode* S: SHUTTER PRIORITY AE In this mode, you choose the shutter speed while Press the [] button to exit to shoot- the camera adjusts aperture for optimal expo- ing mode. sure. Take pictures. If the correct exposure can not be achieved at the selected shutter speed, ap- 1 Rotate the mode dial to S.
Page 57 +Shooting Mode* A: APERTURE PRIORITY AE In this mode, you choose the aperture while the Press the [] button to exit to shoot- camera adjusts shutter speed for optimal expo- ing mode. sure. Take pictures. If the correct exposure can not be achieved at the selected aperture, shutter 1 Rotate the mode dial toA.
Page 58 .f;hooting Mode* M: MANUAL In this mode, you choose both shutter speed and Press the [] button to exit to shoot- aperture. If desired, exposure can be altered from ing mode. the value suggested bythe camera. Take pictures. 1 Rotate the mode dial to M. %The Exposuie indicatoi ......
Page 59: C: Custom Mode
.f;hooting Mode* C: CUSTOM MODE In R S, A, and M modes, the I_ICUSTOM SET option in the shooting menu (pg. 74) can be used to save current camera and menu settings. These settings are recalled whenever the mode dial is rotated to C (cus- tom mode).
Page 60: Playback Options
Playback Options To view the most recent picture in the monitor, Choosing aDisplay Format press the [] button. Presstile DISP/BACK button to cycle through playback display formats as shown below. Pressthe selector right to view pictures in the order recorded, left to view pic- tures in reverse order.
Page 61: Playback Zoom
/_yb_<_k Option_ Select T to zoom in on pictures displayed in sin- nte gentFace Detecton gle-frame playback; select W to zoom out. When Pictures taken with Intelligent the picture is zoomed in, the selector can be used Face Detection (pg. 21)are in- to view areas of the image not currently visible in dicated by a _ icon.
Page 62: Viewing Photo Information
Pla;vba<_ Option_ Viewing Photo Information To view or hide the photo Histograms information listed below Histograms show tile distribution of tones in the im- single-frame playback, press age. Brightness is shown by the horizontal axis,the number of pixels by the vertical axis. Optimal exposure: Pixels distributed in an even curve...
Page 63: Multi-Frame Playback
Playb_ ckOpone, Multi-Frame Playback Choose sort-by-date mode to view pictures taken To change the number of images dis- f',,l]_b,'_, on a selected date. played during playback, select W. 1 Press DISP/BACK u ntil the sort-by-date .%/ectWto increasethe number of f ,II_, screen is displayed.
Page 64: [] Deleting Pictures
Deleting Pictures The ERASE option in the playback menu can be used to delete still pictures and movies, increasing the amount of space available on the memory card or in internal memory (for information on deleting pictures in single-frame playback, see page 20). Note that deleted pictures can notbe recovered. Copy important pictures to a computer or other storage device before proceeding.
Page 65 D_>f_ inqPi: m_ • ALL FRAMES:DeletingAlllmoges • FRAME:DeletingSelectedlmages Selecting Selecting displays FRAMES FRAME the dialog shown at right. displays the confirmation shown at right. Highlight press Press the selector left or right to scroll _/_ through pictures and press MENU/OK to MENU/OK to delete all unpro- delete the current picture (the picture tected pictures.
Page 66: Recording Movies
Recording Movies Shoot short movies at 30 frames per second. Sound is recorded via the built-in microphone; do not cover the microphone during recording. Press MENU/OKto display 1 Rotate the mode dial to N. _ (movie mode). the shooting menu and select the type of zoom available in movie mode Time_wil_ble...
Page 67 R<<o_'dinq A4ovi<<_ %.Tip There is no need to keep the shutter button )ressed If tile subject is poorly lit, blurring caused by camera during recording. shake c arl b ereduced using t ile[] DUAL i SMODE option in the setup menu (pg. 94). In I_ mode, blur Press the shutter button halfway to caused by subject movement is also reduced (dual IS end recording.
Page 68: [] Viewing Movies
[] Viewing Movies During playback (pg. 46), Progress is shown in the monitor during play- back. movies are displayed in the monitor as shown at right. following operations can be performed while a movie is displayed: 1_I Progress bar Operation Description Tip: Viewing Movies ona Computer Start/pause Press the selector d own to start playback.
Page 69: Viewing Pictures On Tv
Viewing Pictures on TV Connect the camera to a TV and tune the television to the video channel to show pictures to a group. The supplied USB-A/V cable connects as shown below. Turn the camera off before connect- ing the cable. Insert into USB-A/V cab/econnector (bnnect ye//ow p/ug...
Page 70 • An optional accessory is required to view HD movies recorded with S1600/S1700-series and S1800/S1900-series cameras on an HD device. Visit the following website for more information: h_p.//www.fujifilm.corn/produc_s/digi_ol_c_meros/occessories/hd_v/ [M Caution When corlrlecting the cable, be surethe connectors are fully inserted.
Page 71: Printing Pictures Via Usb
Printing Pictures via USB If the printer supports PictBridge, the camera can be connected directly to the printer and pictures can be printed without first being copied to a computer. Note that depending the printer, not all the functions described below may be supported. PictBridge Connecting_ the Camera Printing...
Page 72: Printing The Dpof Print Order
PHn nq P :ture'f, v _ U.S/i_ %.Tip:Printing theDateof Recording Printing the DPOF Print Order To print the date of recording on pictures, press DISP/ To print the print order created with [] PRINT BACK in steps 1-2 to display tile PictBridge menu (see ORDER (DPOF) in the playback F-mode menu "Printing the DPOFPrint Order,"...
Page 73 _- Notes Press MENU/OK to start printing. • Print pictures from internal memory or a memory card that has been formatted in the camera. DurngPrnt ng • If the printer does not support date printing, the Tile message shown at right PRINT WITH DATE ['_ option will not be available in is displayed during printing.
Page 74: Creating A Dpof Print Order
PHn nq P :ture'f, v _ U.S/i_ Creating a DPOF Print Order The [] PRINT ORDER (DPOF) option in the play- mWlTH DATE ['_/WlTHOUT DATE back f-mode menu can be used to create a digi- To modify the DPOF print order, select [] PRINT tal "print order"...
Page 75 P;in nq P :ture'f, v _ U.S/i_ Press the selector up or down to Repeat steps 1-2 to complete choose the number of copies (up to print order. Press MENU/OK to save 99). To remove a picture from the the print order when settings order, press the selector down until the num- complete, or DISP/BACK t o exit with-...
Page 76 Pf' n nq Pk: um_ vk7 JSB • r- Notes • RESET ALL • Remove the memory card to create or modify a print current To cancel the print order for tile pictures in internal memory. order, select RESET ALL •...
Page 77: Viewing Pictures On A Computer
Viewing Pictures on a Computer The supplied FinePixViewer software can be used to copy pictures to a computer, where they can be stored, viewed, organized, and printed. Before proceeding, install FinePixViewer as described below. Do NOT connect the camera to the computer until installation is complete.
Page 78 V<*wnq Pi:ture_son dompu Start the computer. Log in to an account with administrator privileges before proceeding. Exit any applications that may be running and insert the FinePix CD in a CD-fiOM drive. If an AutoPlay dialog is displayed, click SETURexe. A "User Account Control" dialog will then be displayed; kAI!°w7................
Page 79 Installing FinePixViewer" Macintosh Confirm that the computer meets the following system requirements: PowerPC or Intel Prednstalled versions of Mac OS X version 10.3.9 10.5 'for the latest information, visit http://www.fujif//m.com/) 256MBor more Freedisk space A minimum of 200MB required for installation with 400MB available when FinePixViewer...
Page 80 V<*wnq Pi:tur_son dompu Remove the FinePix 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 FinePix CD in a dry location out of direct sunlight in case you need to re-install the software.
Page 81: Connecting The Camera
V<*wnq Pi:tur_son dompu Connecting the Camera Press the [] button for about a second to turn 1 If the pictures you wish to copy are stored on a the camera on. FinePixViewer will start auto- memory card, insert the card into the camera (pg.
Page 82 Yim4/iru7Pictur<{_s on _ d:ompu _{_r [M Cautions Disconnecting the Cameia • Use only memory cards that have been formatted After confirming that tile indicator lamp is out, follow in tile camera and contain pictures taken with tile tile on-screen instructions to turn tile camera off and camera.
Page 83: Using The Menus: Shooting Mode
Using the Menus: Shooting Mode The f-mode and shooting menus contain settings for a wide range of shooting conditions. Using the F-Mode Menu 1 Press the f button to display the Press the selector right to display f-mode menu, options for the highlighted item.
Page 84: F-Mode Menu Options
.Isinq hc M_nus:Dho,'>ing Mod_ F-Mode Menu O_O_ptions Menu item Description " Options Default AUTO/AUTO(400)/AUTO (800)/ I_ ISO Adjust ISO sensitivity. Choose higher values when tile sub- ject is poorly lit. 64/100/200/400/800/1600/ AUTO 32O0(IQI) / 6400 (IQI) I_l 4:3 / I_l 3:2/I_116:9/ I_1 IMAGESIZE Choose image size and aspect ratio (pg.
Page 85: [] Image Size
Usin_ th_:_ A/i_nus: .Shoodnq A/iod_:_ IMAGE SIZE Choose the size and aspect ratio at which still pic- ®_ AspectRatio tures are recorded. Large pictures can be printed Pictures with an aspect ratio of 4:3 have the same at large sizes with no drop in quality; small pic- proportions as tile camera display.
Page 86: [] Image Quality
U<_ing the*M<*nu<.!;hooting Mod<* IMAGE QUALITY FINEPIX COLOR Choose how much image files are compressed. Enhance contrast and color saturation or take pic- tures in black and white. Select FINE (low compression) for higher image quality, NORMAL (high compression) to increase Option Description the number of pictures that can be stored.
Page 87: Using The Shooting Menu
U<#ng the*M<*nu_;: .!;hooting Mod<* Using the Shooting Menu 1 Press MENU/OK to display the shoot- Press the selector right to display ing menu. options for the highlighted item. iiii Press the selector up or down Press the selector up or down to highlight the desired menu item.
Page 88: Shooting Menu Options
Ainq hc M<_nus: Sho,o ing Mod<_ Shooting Menu Options Menu item Description Options Default _l_/,o,_r/_/®/_/_,/_t,,,/ r_ SCENE POSITION Choose a scene for SP mode (pg. 35). _/_-*/_}/-'.-.-.--_=/'I_/_1/'_/ SELF-TIMER Take pictures with the self-timer (pg. 75). IOSEC/2SEC/OFF m PHOTOMETRY Choose how the camera meters exposure (pg.
Page 89: [] Self-Timer
U<_ing the*M<*nu_;: .!;hooting Mod<* SELF-TIMER Choose the duration for the self-timer. The self- Start the timer, timer is available in all shooting modes. Press the shutter button the rest • IOSEC:Choose for self-portraits or for group por- of the way down to start the timer. traits that include the photographer.
Page 90: [] Photometry
U<_inq h<* M<*nu_: .!;hoo nq Mod<* PHOTOMETRY IntelligentFace Detection Choose how the camera meters exposure when Because it ensures that the faces of portrait subjects Intelligent Face Detection is off. will be in focus, Intelligent Face Detection (pg. 22) is recommended when using the self-timer for group •...
Page 91: [] White Balance
U<_ing the*M<*nu_;: .!;hooting Mod<* WHITE BALANCE For natural colors, choose a setting that matches • c],,: CustomWhiteBalance the light source (for an explanation of "white bal- Choose ,c], to adjust white ance," see the Glossary on page 115). balance for unusual lighting conditions.
Page 92: [] High-Speed Shooting
Using the*M<*nus: 5 hooting Mod<* HIGH-SPEED SHOOTING FOCUSING Choose how the camera focuses. Selecting ON reduces focusing time, ensuring a quick shutter response. • [] CONTINUOUS AF: The camera continually justs focus to reflect changes in the distance • r- Notes to the subject even when the shutter button •...
Page 93: 1_ Af Mode
U<_ing the*M<*nu_;: .!;hooting Mad<* AF MODE This option controls how the camera selects the AREA: The focus position focus area when Intelligent Face Detection is off can be chosen manually by pressing the selector (pg. 21). Regardless of the option selected, the camera will focus on the subject in the center of down, left, or right...
Page 94: Continuous Shooting Mode
Using th<* M<*nus: 5 hooting Mod<* 1:..3SHARPNESS FLASH Choose whether to sharpen Adjust flash brightness. or soften outlines. Choose from values tween +2/3EV and -2/3 EV.The • HARD: U sefor sharp outlines when photographing such default setting is _+0. Note subjects as buildings that the desired results may...
Page 95: Using The Menus: Playback Mode
Using the Menus: Playback Mode The f-mode and playback menus are used to manage the pictures in internal memory or on the memory card. Using_ the f-Mode Menu 1 Press the [] button to enter play- Press the selector right to display _'Nib back mode.
Page 96: F-Mode Menu Options
.hingth<_" M _nus: P#_yb_ck Mod_ F-Mode Menu O_Qptions Option Description t"_ SLIDESHOW pictures in a slide show (see below). Irq PRINTORDER (DPOF)ISelect pictures for printing on DPOF- and PictBridge-compatible devices (pg. 57). 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.
Page 97: Using The Playback Menu
U<#nqh_:* A 4_*nu_;: P/ayb_ck A4od_:* Using the Playback Menu 1 Press [] to enter playback mode. Press the selector right to display _-k-X_ options for the highlighted item. Press MENU/OK to display the play- back menu. _,_';_ Press the selector up or down highlight the desired option.
Page 98: Playback Menu Options
U3k}q h <> A4<>nu< Pkb4_<ck A4od<> RED EYE REMOVAL Playback Menu Options If the current picture is marked with a _ icon to The following options are available: indicate that it was taken with Intelligent Face De- Option Description tection, this option can be used to remove red- Im ERASE Delete all or selected pictures...
Page 99: [] Image Rotate
U<#nqh_:* A 4_*nu_;: P/ayb_ck A4od_:* IMAGE ROTATE By default, pictures taken in 1 Press the selector down to rotate the F_A_ tall orientation are displayed picture 90 ° clockwise, up to rotate in wide orientation. Use this the picture 90 ° counterclockwise. option to display pictures in the correct orientation in the...
Page 100: [] Protect
U<#nqh_:* A 4_*nu_;: P/ayb_ck A4od_:* [] PROTECT Protect pictures from accidental deletion. The following options are available. • SETALL • FRAME Press MENU/OK t o protect all Protect selected pictures. pictures, or press DISP/BACK 1 Press the selector left or right to dis- to exit without changing play the desired picture.
Page 101: [] Copy
U<#nq h_:* A4_*nu_;: P/ayb_ck A4od_:* [] COPY Copy pictures between internal memory and a memory card. ® 3 Press the selector up or down to Press the selector up or down fx_X highlight FRAME or ALL FRAMES. highlight INTERNAL MEMORY -I_ I_l CARD (copy pictures from...
Page 102 U;inq th<*A@nu< PiGyb_ck _,,,_,(>d<* •FRAME • ALL FRAMES Copy selected frames. Press MENU/OK to copy 100-0001 pictures, or press DISP/BACK IT MAYTAKE AWHILE to exit without copying pic- 100-0001 tures. [M Cautions Press the selector left or right to dis- _ •...
Page 103: [] Voice Memo
U_;lnq h_*A4_*nu_:Pla ,b_ ck A4od_* VOICE MEMO To add a voice memo to a Press MENU/OK to start recording. still picture, select [] VOICE MEMO after displaying II,_m_!_ picture in playback mode. Blinksred _r- Nete Voice memos carl not be added to movies or protect- ed pictures.
Page 104 Usin¢ the i_//enus: / layba ki_//ode P ay ngVoceMemos Pictures with voice memos are indicated by a _ icon during playback. Progress isshown in _hemoniton To play tile voice memo, press tile selector down. To pause, pressthe selector down again; to end playback, press tile selector up. Pressthe selector left to rewind, right to fast forward.
Page 105: [] Crop
U<#nqh_:* A 4_*nu_;: P/ayb_ck A4od_:* CROP To create a cropped copy of a picture, play the picture back and select [] CROP in the playback menu (pg. 83). Use the zoom control to zoom in and out and Press MENU/OK. A confirmation dia- use the selector to scroll the picture until the log will be displayed.
Page 106: [] Resize
U<#nqh_:* A 4_*nu_;: P/ayb_ck A4od_:* RESIZE To create a small copy of a picture, play the picture back and select [] RESIZE in the playback menu (pg. 83). Press MENU/OI(to select the high- Press the selector up or down f A X highlight r_ilSTANDARD lighted option.
Page 107: The Setup Menu
The Setup Menu Using the Setup Menu 1 Displaythe setup menu. Adjust settings. ® 1.1 Press MENU/OKto display the 3.1 Press the selector up or down menu for the current mode. to highlight a menu item. ® 1.2Pressthe selector up or down 3.2 Press the selector right to dis- to highlight [] SET-UP play options for the highlight-...
Page 108: Setup Menu Options
7h{_ 3 _tup M{_nu Setup_Menu Options Menu item Description Options Default Choose how long pictures are displayed after shooting (pg. CONT/3 SEC/1.S SEC/ 1,5 SEC IMAGEDISP. 95). ZOOM/OFF CONT. Choose how files are named (pg. 96). FRAMENO. CONT./RENEW Enable image stabilization during shooting (_/I/h CONTINUOUS) or...
Page 109: [] Image Disp
7h{_ l _tup M{_nu Menu item Description Options Default DISCHARGE Discharge rechargeable Ni-MH batteries (pg. 100). VIDEOSYSTEM Choose a video mode for connection to a TV (pg. 55). NTSC/PAL Reset all settings except DATE/TIME [] TIME DIFFERENCE BACKGROUND COLOR, [ ] BATTERY TYPE,and [] VIDEOSYSTEM to RESET...
Page 110: [] Frame No
Th<*%tup M<*nu FRAME NO. New pictures are stored in image files named using a four-digit file number as- Fromenumber- 1 signed by adding one to the last file number used. The file number is displayed during playback as shown at right. [] FRAME NO.
Page 111: [] Digital Zoom
The*.%up A4<*nu DIGITAL ZOOM PLAYBACK VOLUME If ON is selected, selecting T at the maximum Press the selector up or down choose volume optical zoom position will trigger digital zoom, for movie and voice memo further magnifying the image. To cancel digital zoom, zoom out to the minimum digital zoom playback and press MENU/0K...
Page 112: [] Format
Th<*S<*tup M<*r}u [] FORMAT AUTO POWER OFF Format internal memory or a Choose the length of time before the camera ir_ FORMATOK? memory card. If a memory turns off automatically when no operations card is inserted in the cam- performed. Shorter times increase battery life;...
Page 113: [] Time Difference
The*.%up A4<*nu [] TIME DIFFERENCE When travelling, usethis option to switch the camera clock instantly from your home time zone to the local time at your destination. Switch between local time and your home 1 Specify the difference between local time time zone.
Page 114: [] Discharge (Ni-Mh Batteries Only)
The*.%up A4<*nu DISCHARGE (Ni-MH Batteries Only) The capacityofrechargeable Press the selector left or right to .,d/_'_ DO NOT EXECUTE Ni-MH batteries may be tem- w_,,o,,,._, highlight OK "_" RECHARGEABLE BA1TER_E$ porarily reduced when new, Press MENU/OK to begin discharging after long periods of disuse, the batteries.
Page 115: Optional Accessories
Optional Accessories The camera supports a wide range of accessories from FUJIFILM and other manufacturers. • Audio/Visual Stondard TV (avoilab/e from _hird-par_y suppliers) FINEPIX USB-A/Vcable jljljljljljljljljljljljljljl L S 2 5 0 0/SE_/9S0207Oe0r iHsD series • Computer ReBted HDTV(availablefrom USB-A/Vcable S1600/Sl...
Page 116: Accessories From Fujifilm
Accessories from FUJIFILM The following optional accessories are available from FUJIFILM. For the latest information on the acces- sories available in your region, check with your local FUJlFILM representative or visit http://www.fujih/m. com/products/digit_l_c_mer_s/index.html. AC-SVX (requires Use for extended playback or when copying...
Page 117: Caring For The Camera
Any remaining stains can be removed by wiping ter, motor, transformer, or magnet gently with a piece of FUJIFILM lens-cleaning pa- _" • in contact with volatile chemicals such as pesti- per to which a small amount of lens-cleaning fluid _"...
Page 118: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Power and Battery Problem Possiblecause Solution Page The batteries are exhausted. Insert fresh or fully-charged spare batteries. Re-insert the batteries in the correct orienta- The batteries are not in the correct orienta- tion. tion. Latch the battery-chamber cover. The camera does The battery-chamber cover is not latched.
Page 119 7Youbl_sho,',_tinq Menus and Displays Problem Possiblecause Solution Page Menus and displays are I English is not selected for the m _tLANG.I .... 14, 94 I- I_I_ILI _ I-I. not in English. 'loption in the setup menu. '1 belec_ Shooting Problem Possiblecause •...
Page 120 7?oubl_ sho,'>tinq Problem Possiblecause • Solution Page Face detection Intelligent Face Detection is not available in Choose a different shooting mode. not available, the current shooting mode. The subject's face is obscured by sunglasses, a Remove the obstructions. hat, long hair, or other objects. The subject's face occupies only a small area Change the composition...
Page 121 Problem Possiblecause • Solution Page The lens is dirty. Clean the lens. Tile lens is blocked. Keep objects away from tile lens. Pictures are blurred. !AF is displayed during shooting and the fo- Check focus before shooting. cus frame is displayed in red.
Page 122 7?oubl_ sho,'>tinq Playback Problem Possiblecause Solution Page Pictures are Tile pictures were taken with a different make or model of camera. grainy. Pictures Playback zoom The picture has been resized or cropped unavailable. or is from another make or model of camera.
Page 123 7Youb/_sho,',_tinq Connections Problem Possiblecause Solution Page Monitor is off. Tile camera is connected to a TV. View pictures on the TV. The camera is not properly connected. Connect the camera correctly. An A/V cable connected during movie Connect the camera once movie playback 54, 55...
Page 124 Temporary camera malfunction. coupler. If the problem persists, contact your FUJIFILM dealer. I want to use an AC The AC power adapter can be used with volt- power adapter and DC Check the label on the AC power adapter.
Page 125: Warning Messages And Displays
If the mes- The memory card contacts require cleaning. sage isrepeated,format the memory card (pg.98). If the message persists, replace the memory card. Camera malfunction. Contact a FUJIFILM dealer. PROTECTED CARD The memory card is locked. Unlock the memory card (pg. 10).
Page 126 Incompatible memory card. Use a compatible memory card. Camera malfunction. Contact a FUJIFILM dealer. [] MEMORY FULL _1_MEMORY FULL The memory card or internal memory is full; Delete pictures or insert a memory card with more free...
Page 127 Voice memo file is corrupt. The voice memo can not be played back. ERROR Contact a FUJIFILM dealer. Camera malfunction. m NOIMAGE source device selected in the playback Select a different source. _I_NOIMAGE COPY menu contains no pictures.
Page 128 Warning Description " Solution PRESS ANDHOLD An attempt was made to adjust the volume Exit silent mode before adjusting the volume. THEDISP BUTTON TO with the camera in silent mode. DEACTIVATE SILENT MODE A connection error occurred while pictures Confirm that the device is turned on and that the USB...
Page 129: Glossary
iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii mmmmmmmm mmmmmmmm mmmmmmmm mmmmmmmm mmmmmmmm Glossary iiiiiiiiii D,g,,a.zoom: Un,,ke opt,ca, zoom, d,g,ta, zoom does not,ncrease the a mount ofv,s,b,e deta,,. ,nstead, deta,,s v,s-iii ible using optical zoom are simply enlarged, producing a slightly "grainy" image. DPOF (Digital Print Order Format):A standard that allows pictures to be printed from "print orders" stored in internal memory or on a memory card.
Page 130: Internal Memory/Memory Card Capacity
Internal Memory/Memory Card Capacity The following table shows the recording time or number of pictures available at different image quali- ties. All figures are approximate; file size varies with the scene recorded, producing wide variations in the number offlles that can be stored. The number of exposures or length remaining may not diminish at an even rate.
Page 131 Pr:_ _ :_ri £11_:_r ;,ory/lYl_:_r ;,ory ULc_yd d_p+ :ify IMAGESIZE(Still pictures) QUALITY (Movies) 16:9 " FINE NORMAL FINE NORMAL FINE NORMAL f]_t_ _i_ _ l!!lil _ Iit_l _ Size 720p QVGA 1.7MB 0.9MB 1.5MB 0.SMB 1.1MB 0.6MB File size Internal memory 5see.
Page 132: Speci6Cations
Specifications Model Digital Camera FinePix S2500HD/S2700HD series, $1800/$1900 series, $1600/$1700 series Effective pixels 12.2 million V23-in., square-pixe] CCD with primary color filter Storage media • Internal memory (approx. 23 MB) • SD/SDHC memory cards (see page 10) Filesystem Compliant with Design Rule for Camera File System (DCF), Exif 2.2, and Digital Print Order...
Page 133 .Spedh : tior;,_ Sensitivity Standard output sensitivity equivalent to ISO 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400 (3200and 6400 avaihNeonlya_image sizesIDI); AUTO,AUTO(400), AUTO(800) Metering 2S6-segment through-the-lens (TTL) metering; MULTI, SPOT, AVERAGE Exposure control Programmed AE, shutter-priority AE, aperture-priority AE, and manual exposure Exposure compensation 2 EV +2 EV in increments...
Page 134: Playback Options 4
Manual pop-up flash with CCD-metered auto flash control (using monitorpre flashes); e ffective range when Flash sensitivity is set to AUTOis approx. 40cm 8m/1.3ft. 26.2ft. (wide angle)or 2.Sm 4.4m/8.2 ft.-14.4ft. (telephoto); effective range in macro mode is approx. 30 cm 3 m/1 ft. 9.8 ft. (wideangle)or 1.8 m 3 m/1 ft. 5.9 ft.
Page 135 x2 tion s .Sp_:,'dfi A/VOUT(audi0/vide00utput) NTSCor PAL output with monaural sound HDMI output HDMI Mini Connector (S2500HD/S2700HD series only) USB 2.0 High Speed; shares A/V OUT connector Digital inputloutput • AA alkaline batteries (x4) Power sources • AA lithium batteries (x4;...
Page 136 U.S.A.,Canada,and Japan. PAL (PhaseAlternation by Line) is a color television system adopted mainly in European countries and China. Notices • Specifications subject to change without notice. FUJIFILM shall not be held liable for damages resulting from errors in this manual. • Although the monitor is manufactured using advanced...
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