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FujiFilm FINEPIX XP50 Series Owner's Manual

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DIGITAL
CAMERA
FINEPIX XP50 Series
Owner's
Manual
Thank you for your purchase
of this product.
This manual
describes how to
use your
FUJIFILM digital camera and the
supplied software. Be sure that
you have read and understood
its contents and the warnings in
"ForYour Safety"(_ ii) before us-
ing the camera.
For information
on related products,
visit our website
at
http://www.fujifilm.com/products/digito/
comeros/index.html
BL01637-201
Before YouBegin
First S teps
Basic Photography
andPlayback
More onPhotography
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Moreon Playback
Movies
Connections
Menus
Technical Notes
Troubleshooting
Appendix
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  • Page 1 This manual ........ Moreon Playback describes how to use your FUJIFILM digital camera and the Movies supplied software. Be sure that you have read and understood its contents and the warnings in Connections "ForYour Safety"(_ ii) before us- ing the camera.

  • 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 " If the video product does not operate ma/y follow the operating instructions. 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 iust only those controls...
  • Page 4 These actions could damage the cord and cause a fire or electric shock Ifthe cord is damaged, contact your FUJIFILM dealer¸ The icons shown below are used to indicate the nature of the instruc flonotplacethecameraonanunstahlesurfece.
  • Page 5 :o" Do not usethe charqer to charqe botteriesother then these spod- Do not cover or wrop the carnera or the ACpower adepter in a doth l_edhere. The supplied battery charger is for use only with the _ _) or hlankot. This carl cause heat to build up and distort the cas type ofbattery supplied with the camera Using the charger to...
  • 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 Users are also asked hibited of FUJIFILM Corporation The typefaces to note that the transfer of memory cards duded herein are solely developed by Dyna containing images or data protected under ComwareTaiwan Inc.

  • Page 9: Aboutthis Manual

    _About This Manual 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. Find ou{what's b ehind _ hat _ashing gein!hedi!play MemoryCards Picturescarl be stored in the camera's internal memory or on optional SD,SDHC,and SDXCmemory cards (_ 14),referred to in this manual as"memory cards:'...
  • Page 10 _quently-Used Buttons -I_ To delete a picture, display it full frame -I_ To return instantly to shooting mode, and press the selector up (_). press the shutter button halfway. Shoot the Camera on in • Silent Mode -I_ Press and hold the DISP/ PlaybackMode BACK button to disable...

  • Page 11: Productfeatures And Precautions For Use

    ':!) Sunscreen, suntan lotion, or other oily substances may discolor the camera body and should be removed with a clamp cloth. ':!) The camera may lose water resistance if subjected to excessive force or vibration. Consult your retailer or a FUJIFILM-authorized repair technician.
  • Page 12 (a fee is charged for this service). Contact your retailer or a FUJIFILM-authorized repair technician for more information. • ColdClimates ';!) Battery performance drops at low temperatures, reducing...

  • Page 13: Table Of Contents

    _Table of Contents ForYourSafety ..............Basic Photography and Playback IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........ii TakingPicturesin ,_ (SceneRecognition) Mode,,,,,,19 SafetyNotes ..............Viewing Pictures ............. AboutThis Manual ............More on Photography Frequently-Used Buttons ..........x ProductFeatures and Precautions for Use ...... xi Shooting Mode ..............
  • Page 14 Connections More on Playback Playback Options ............. ViewingPictures on TV........... 50 -k Favorites: R atingPictures......... 39 Viewing Pictureson High-Definition TVs ....... 51 Playback Zoom............... Printing Picturesvia USB..........52 Multi-FramePlayback ............ Printing the DPOF Print Order ......... 54 Deleting Pictures............Viewing Pictureson a Computer........56 Image Search............
  • Page 15 ofCcn_e ts Usingthe Menus: PlaybackMode ........69 TheSetupMenu .............. Usingthe Playback Menu..........69 Using the SetupMenu............ 78 Playback MenuOptions..........SetupMenu Options............79 PHOTOBOOK ASSIST ..........69 DATE/TiME ............. iMAGE SEARCH ............69 TB4E DIFFERENCE ........... 79 ERASE .............._ILAN6 ............79 EDIT .
  • Page 16 Technical Notes Troubleshooting Problems and Solutions ..........OptionalAccessories ............Accessories f rom FUJI FILM ..........88 Warning Messages and Displays ........98 Caringfor the Camera ............. Appendix Storageand Use............. Tipsand Tricks ..........................Condensation Internal Memory/Memory CardCapacity ....105 Cleaning ................. Specifications ..............

  • Page 17: Symbolsand Conventions

    _ymbols and Conventions The following symbols are used in this manual: (D :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 18: Parts Of The Camera

    Parts of the Camera For more information, refer to the page listed to the right of each item. Selectorbutton Move cursorup (exposure c ompensation) button (34) (delete)button MENU/OKbutton Move cursorleft Move cursorright (macro)button (35) ,_ (flash)button (36) I Move cursordown @ (seBtimer) button (38) _The illustrations...
  • Page 19 Zoom control ............20, 40 Latch ................9,12 Shutter button .............. Safetylock..............9,12 ON/OFF button ............. 16 Strapeyelet..............Flash ................DISP(display)/BACl(button ........6,18 Self-timerlamp ............38 (silentmode) button_..........x (playback)button........... 23 Speaker ................. Tripodmount Microphone ..............47 Batterychamber ............. 9 LCD monitor..............

  • Page 20: Cameradisplays

    Pa_ ofti_Came_ CameraDisplays The following types of indicator may be displayed during shooting and play- back. Indicators vary with camera settings. • Shooting Moviemode..............48 Numberof availableframes........105 J ,1_,1 / _/ Sensitivity..............DATEJ |'_°Boo' Imagesizeandquality ..........64, 65 Temperature warning ........... 99 FINEPIX color ..............

  • Page 21: Playback

    • Playback Playback modeindicator.......... 23, 39 IntelligentFace Detectionindicator......31, 74 i °( Red-eye removalindicator..........74 Portraitenhancer ............25 Edit................Gift image ..............39 Frame number.............. 81 _'_ _ YouTube & Silentmodeindicator..........3, 79 |1213112050 10:00 AM Markfor uploadto ............72 111250 F4.5 I_-I_...
  • Page 22 _ Hd ngandVew ng ndcators PressDISP/BACK to cycle through shooting and playback indicators as follows: • Shooting: I ndicators displayed/indicators hidden/best framing/HD framing Playbad(: Indicators displayed/indicators hidden/-k favorites }Mr: _'_, % _' Begin...

  • Page 23: 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 8otter indicated by the (-I-} ¢ (--} labels: Tile camera uses an NP-45A recharge-r_:±,_, able battery, lobe/ _( 2 Plug the charger in.
  • Page 24 t_ iS_tt y 3 Charge the battery, Remove the battery when charging is complete. See the specifications 11O)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 25: 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 26 2 Insert the battery. Orangestripe Align the orange stripe on the battery with the orange battery latch and slide the bat- tery into the camera, keeping the battery Bottery Iotch latch pressed to one side. Confirm that the battery is securely latched. (!_Insert the battery in the correct orientation.
  • Page 27 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. (l> Be sure card is in the correct orientation; do not insert at an angle or use force. Ifthe mem- ory card is not correctly inserted or no mem- ory card is inserted, _ will appear in the LCD...
  • Page 28 4 Close and latch the battery-chamber cover. Close the cover ((_) and then close the latch ((_) and safety lock ((_7). (l;>Before closing the cover, confirm that there is (,: no dust, sand, or other foreign matter on tile water-resistant sealor adjacent surfaces. (!:>...
  • Page 29 _® Removing t heBattery andMemory C ard Before removing the battery or memory card, turn the camera off and open tile battery-chamber cover. To remove the battery, presstile battery latch to the side, and Bottery Iotch slide the battery out of the camera as shown. To remove tile memory card, press it in and release it slowly.

  • 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: Turning The Cameraon And Off

    the Camera on and Off ShootingMode Playback Mode Press the ON/OFF b utton to turn the To turn the camera on and begin camera on. playback, press the [] button about a second. PressON/OFF a gain to turn the camera off.
  • Page 33 T_!!_!_gtieCa! ea<t _ d<}_ <!:>Fingerprints and other marks on the protective glass covering the lens carl affect pictures. Keep tile glass clean. <!:> The ON/OFF button does not completely end the supply of power to tile camera. AutoPower O ff The camera will turn offautomatically if no operations are performed for the length of time selected for _ AUTO POWEROFF (_ 83).

  • 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 Pictures in _r_ (Scene Recoqnition) Mode This section describes how to take pictures in ,_ (scene recognition) mode. The camera automatically analyzes the composition and adjusts settings ap- propriately. 1 Turn the camera on, Press the ON/OFFbutton to turn the camera on. 8R shooting indicators will be displayed.
  • Page 36 2 Frame the picture. Use the zoom control to frame the picture in the display. Zoom out Zoom in Hold tile camera steady with both hands and brace your elbows against your sides. Shaking or unsteady hands carl blur your shots.
  • 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 the camerais able to focus, it will beep twice and the in- dicator lamp will glow green. If the camerais unableto focus, t he focus frame will turn red, !AF will be dis- played, and the indicator lamp will blink green.
  • Page 38 d;!;i_ 4 Shoot. Smoothly press the shutter button the rest of the way down to take the picture. If the subject is poorly lit, the flash may fire when the pic- ture is taken. For information on using tile flash when lighting is poor, see "$ Using tile Flash (Intelligent Flash)"...

  • Page 39: Viewing Pictures

    _Viewing Pictures Pictures can be viewed in the LCD monitor. When taking important photo- graphs, take a test shot and check the results. 1 Press the [] button, The most recent picture will be displayed. View additional pictures, Press the selector right to view pictures in the order recorded, left to view pictures in reverse order.

  • Page 40: Shooting Mode

    _Shooting. Mode Choose a shooting mode according to the scene or type of subject. Choosing oShooting Mode 1 Press MENU/OK to display the shooting menu. 2 Highlight SHOOTING MODE and press the selector right to display shooting mode options. 3 Highlight the desired mode and press MENU/0K 4 Press DISP/BACK t o exit to shooting mode.

  • Page 41: Shootingmodeoptions

    S_oo _gf?_d_ ShootingModeOptions Mode Description The camera automatically analyzes the composition and selects a scene SCENE RECOGNITION according to shooting conditions and the type of subject. Choose for crisp, clear snapshots. This mode is recommended in most I_ AUTO situations. P PROGRAMAE The camera sets exposure automatically.
  • Page 42 Mode Description NIGHT Choose this mode for poorly lit twilight or night scenes. ,_-* NIGHT(TRIPOD) Choose this mode for slow shutter speeds when shooting at night. Choose this mode to record the vivid colors in sunrises and sunsets. -_. SUNSET Choose for crisp, clear shots that capture the brightness of scenes domi- _l_ SNOW nated by shining white snow.
  • Page 43 L_:it • 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 the subject or camera moves during shooting.

  • Page 44: Rm D-Range Priority

    Si_ooting Mode • _m D-RANGE PRIORITY Each time the shutter button is pressed, the camera takes a series of shots, each with different exposure. These are combined into a single image, pre- serving detail in highlights and shadows. Choose for high-contrast scenes.

  • Page 45: Motion P Anorama 360

    • _ MOTION PANORAMA Follow an on-screen guide to take photos that will auto- matically be joined to form a panorama.The camera zooms all the way out and remains fixed at the widest angle until shooting is complete. 1 To select the angle through which you will pan the camera while shooting, press the selector down.
  • Page 46 (!>Panoramasare created from multiple frames.The camera may in some casesrecord an greater or lesserangle than selected or be unable to stitch the frames together perfectly. Tile last part of tile panorama may not be recorded if shooting ends be- fore the panorama is complete. (!) Shooting may be interrupted if the camera is panned too quickly or too slowly.

  • Page 47: [] Intelligent Facedetection

    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 display the shooting menu and select ON for FACEDETECTION (_...

  • Page 48: _Focus Lock

    _Focus Lock To compose photographs with off-center subjects: 1 Focus:Position the subject in the focus frame (E[+]_) and press the shutter button halfway to lock focus and exposure. Focus and exposure will remain locked while the shutter button is pressed halfway (AF/AE lock).
  • Page 49 _OCL_S LOCi( Although the camera boasts a high-precision autofocus system, it may be unable to focus or] the sub]ects listed below. If the camera is unable to focus, focus or] another subject at the same distance and use focus lock to recompose the photograph.

  • Page 50: [] Exposurecompensation

    Exposure Compensation To adjust exposure compensation when photo- graphing very bright, very dark, or high-contrast subjects, press the selector up ([]). Pressthe selec- tor up or down to choose an exposure compensa- tion value and then press MENWOK Choose positive (+) volues to increose exposure Choose negotive () volues to reduce exposure...

  • Page 51: Macromode (Close-Ups)

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

  • Page 52: Using The Flash(Intelligent Flash)

    the Flash (Intelligent Flash) When the flash is used, the camera's Intelligent Flash system instantly analyzes the scene based on such factors as the brightness of the subject, its position in the frame, and its distance from the camera. Flash output and sensitivity are adjusted to ensure that the main subject is correctly exposed while pre- serving the effects of ambient background...
  • Page 53 Ifthe flash will fire, [] will be displayed when the shutter button is pressedhalfway. At slow shutter speeds, t"" will appear in the display to warn that pictures may be blurred; use of a tripod is recommended. Tile flash may fire several times with each shot. Do not move tile camera until shooting is complete.

  • Page 54: Usingthe 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. The camera starts the timer when it detects two portrait subjects close together. Press the selector up to choose how close the subjects must be together before d._ (COUPLETIMER) the timer starts (the more hearts, the closer the subjects must be together).

  • Page 55: Playback Options

    _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 56: Playback Zoom

    Playback Zoom Select T to zoom in on pictures displayed in single-frame playback; select W to zoom out. When the picture is zoomed in, the selector can be used to view areas of the image not currently visible in the display. Zoom indicotor Novigotion window shows...

  • Page 57: Multi-Frameplayback

    Multi-FramePlayback Selecting W when a picture is shown full-frame in the LCD monitor displays the current image with previous and following images in the background. Select W to increase the number of images displayed to two, nine, or one hundred, T to view fewer images. 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 58: [] Deleting Pictures

    Deletinq Pictures To delete individual pictures, multiple selected pictures, or all pictures, press MENU/OK,select ERASE (_ 69), and choose from the options below. Note that deleted pictures can not be re- covered. Copy important pictures to a computer or other storage device be- fore proceeding.

  • Page 59: [] Image Search

    [] Image Search Searchfor pictures. I Select [] IMAGE SEARCH in the playback menu (_ 69), highlight one of the following search criteria, and press MENU/OK: • BYDATE: S earch by date. • BYFACE: Search for faces from the face recognition database.

  • Page 60: [] Photobook Assist

    PhotoBook Assist Create books from your favorite photos. Creating aPhotoBook 1 Select NEW BOOK for [] PHOTOBOOK ASSIST in the playback menu 69) and choose from the following options: • SELECT F ROMALL: Choose from all available pictures. • SELECT B YIMAGE SEARCH: Choose from pictures matching selected search conditions 43).

  • Page 61: Viewing Photobooks

    Viewin 9 Photobooks Highlight a book in the photobook assist menu and press MENU/OK to display the book, then press the selector left or right to scroll through the pictures. EditingandDeletinq.Photobooks Display the photobook and press MENU/OKThe following options will be dis- played;...

  • Page 62: Viewing Panoramas

    _Viewing Panoramas If you press the selector down when a panorama is displayed full frame, the camera will play back the picture from left to right or from bottom to top. To pause playback, press the selector down; press the selector down again to resume.

  • Page 63: Recordingmovies

    Recording Movies Press _.,0 to shoot a movie. During recording, _ and the time remaining will be displayed in the LCD monitor and sound will be recorded via the built-in microphone (be careful not to cover the microphone during recording). 77me ovoi/ob/e isdisp/oyed in monitor To end recording, press the _o)button again.

  • Page 64: Movieframe Size

    _ ,::<>_c!_gMoves (J> The indicator lamp lights while movies are beirlg recorded. Do not open the bat- tery chamber during shooting or while the indicator lamp is lit. Failureto observe this precaution could prevent tile movie from being played back. (l;>...

  • Page 65: Viewing Movies

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

  • Page 66: Viewingpictures On Tv

    _Viewing Pictures on TV Connect the camera to a TV to show pictures to a group. 1 Turn the camera offand connect an optional A/V cable as shown below. C_nnect ydlow plug to video-injock Insert into Connect white plug to USB multi-connector oudio-injock (l) When corlrlecting cables, be sure tile connectors are fully inserted.

  • Page 67: Viewing Pictureson High-Definition Tvs

    _Viewing Pictures on Hiqh-Definition The camera can be connected to High-Definition (HD) devices using an HDMI cable (available separately from third-party sources). 1 Turn the camera off and connect the HDMI cable as shown below. Micro HDM/ connector Insert into HDMI Insert into HDMI connectOY connectOY...

  • Page 68: Printing Picturesvia Usb

    _Printing Pictures via USB If the printer supports PictBridge, the camera can be connected ,_Df directly to the printer as shown below and pictures can be printed without first being copied to a computer. Note that depending on PictBridge the printer, not all the functions described below may be supported. 1 Connect the supplied USB cable as shown and turn the printer on.
  • Page 69 P :_e _,v_ 6 Press MENU/OK to start printing. Printing can be interrupted by pressing DISP/IIACI(, b ut note that some printers may not respond immediately. the printer stops before printing is complete, turn the camera offand then on again. 7 After confirming that PRINTING has cleared from the camera display, turn the camera offand disconnect...

  • Page 70: Printingthe Dpof Printorder

    gPct_esv;_ Printingthe DPOF PrintOrder option The [] PRINT ORDER (DPOF) in the playback menu can be used to create a digital "print order"for PictBridge-compatible printers (_ 87) or de- vices that support DPOF. DPOF(Digital Print Order Format) is a standard that allows pictures to be mm_,, printed from "print orders"stored in internal memory or on a memory card.
  • Page 71 Pcx_'<sv_ sSi, 5 Press the selector up or down to choose the number of copies (up to 99). To remove a picture from the print order, press the selector down until the number of copies is zero. 6 Repeat Steps 4-5 to complete the print order and press MENU/OKwhen settings are complete.

  • Page 72: Viewing Pictureson A Computer

    _Viewing Pictures on a Computer The supplied software can be used to copy pictures to a computer, where they can be stored, viewed, organized, and printed. Before proceeding, install the software as described below. Do NOT connect the camera to the computer until installation is complete.
  • Page 73 2 Start the computer. Log in to an account with administrator privileges before proceeding. 3 Exit any applications that may be running and insert the installer CD in a CD-ROMdrive. Windows 7/Windows Vista li an AutoPlay dialog is displayed, click SETUP.EXE A "User Account Control" dialog will then be displayed;...

  • Page 74: Macintosh:installing Finepixviewer

    Macintosh: I nstallin.gFinePixViewer 1 Confirm that the computer meets the following system requirements: PowerPC or Intel (Core 2 Duo or better) Pre-installed copies of Mac OS X version 10.3.9 10.6 (visit http://www.fujifi/m. com/support/digito/comeros/compotibi/ity/for more information). Mac OS X version 10.7 and later not supported. 256MB or more (1GB or more) A minimum of 200MB required...
  • Page 75 4 Remove the installer CD from the CD-ROM drive. Note that you may be unable to remove the CD if Safari is running; if necessary, quit Safari before removing the CD. Store the installer CD in a dry location out of direct sun- light in case you need to re-install the software.

  • Page 76: Connecting The Camera

    Vew_gP_t_t_,s t_p_te Connectin.g. the Camera 1 If the pictures you wish to copy are stored on a memory card, insert the card into the camera. _, Windows users may require tile Windows CD when starting tile software the first time. (!} Lossof power during transfer could result in lossof data or damage to internal memory or tile memory card.
  • Page 77 V_wtg P :tt_'_ s For more information on using the supplied software, start the application and select the appropriate option from the Help menu. (t_ If a memory card corltairling a large number of images is inserted, there may be a delay before the software starts and you may be unable to import or save images.
  • Page 78 DiSconnecting theCarnera turn tile camera offand disconnect tile USBcable. After confirming that tile indicator lamp is out, follow tile on-screen instructions to @_, U nnsta ngtheSuppedSoftware Only uninstall tile supplied software when it is no longer required or before begin- ning reinstallation.

  • Page 79: Using The Menus: Shooting Mode

    ..,, the Menus: Shooting. Mode Usingthe Shooting.Menu To display the shooting menu, press MENU/OKin shooting mode. Highlight items and press the se- lector right to view options, then highlight an option and press MENU/OK Press DISP/BA(:K t o exit when set- tings are complete.

  • Page 80: [] Image Size

    Choose the image size and aspect ratio at which pictures are record- I_14:3 ed. Large pictures can be printed at large sizes with no drop in quality, ,_-_'T' while small pictures require less memory, allowing more pictures to be Size_--Aspect rotio recorded.

  • Page 81: Image Quality

    U_ing the Men_i_: Si_ooting Mode Choose how much image files are compressed. Option Description FINE Low compression. Select for higher image quality. NORMAL High compression. Select this option to store more pictures. Enhance contrast and color saturation or take pictures in black and white. Option Description STANDARD...

  • Page 82: [] White Balance

    U_ir_g ti_e _ em_: _i_ooti_g Mode For natural colors, choose asetting that matches the light source. Option Description AUTO White balance adjusted automatically. -;÷:- For subjects in direct sunlight. :':_ For subjects in the shade. Use under"dayJight'fluorescent lights. Use under"warm white"fluorescent lights.

  • Page 83: Continuous

    U_ing tileMenu_: Shooting Mocie Capture motion inaseries ofpictures. Option Description _.HFINAL Tile camera takes up to40 shots while tile shutter button is pressed and records _.MFINAL the last 12 pictures. r_ FINAL H_ CONTINUOUS CONTINUOUS The camera takes up to 12 pictures while the shutter button is pressed.

  • Page 84: [] Movie Afmode

    This option controls how the camera selects the focus area. Regardless ofthe option selected, the camera will f ocus onthe subject inthe center ofthe LCD monitor when m acro mode is on. Option Description CENTER Tile camera focuses on tile subject in tile center of tile frame. IPosition the subject in the center focus area and press the selector ]eft Focus...
  • Page 85 the Menus: Playback Mode Usingthe Play.buck M enu To display the playback menu, press MENU/OK in play- back mode. Highlight items and press the selector right to view options, then highlight an option and press MENU/OK Press DISP/BACK t o exit when settings are complete.
  • Page 86 iJ!_ir_c_ the i_eF_<_s; [>iayb_/<ik i_o<:!e Create aretouched copy ofthe current picture. 1Display the desired picture. 2Select EDIT in the playback menu and choose from the following options: Option Description CROP Crop the copy. ASPECT RATIO Choose the aspect ratio. BRIGHTNESS Adjust brightness.
  • Page 87 ;stg tie L_e_us: P ayback L/ode Edit movies. • MOVIETRIMMING Remove opening or ending footage to create an edited copy of the current movie. 1 Display the desired movie. 2 Select [] MOVIE EDIT > MOVIE TRIMMING in the playback menu.To remove footage from...
  • Page 88 £s_<j t < J_se_s:i_aybacki_Sod Select pictures for upload to YouTube or Facebook using MyFinePix Studio (Windows only). • Selecting Picturesfor Upload 1 Select YouTube to choose movies for upload to YouTube, FACEBOOK to choose photos and movies for upload to Facebook. 2 Press the selector left or right to display pictures and press MENU/OK to select or deselect.
  • Page 89 ti,t_gt_ei";<_u_ P :%_b<:ki\>o<le View pictures in an automated slide show. Choose the type of show and press MENU/ORto start. Press DISP/BAC[at any time during the show to view on-screen help. The show can be ended at any time by pressing MENU/OK Option Description...
  • Page 90 t_e J_ie!_ _s: i ayback i\_ode 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...
  • Page 91 Usk_g the Memos: Piggyback _ode Create a cropped copy of the current picture. 1 Display the desired picture. 2 Select [] CROP in the playback menu. 3 Use the zoom control to zoom in and out and use the selector to scroll the picture until the desired portion is displayed.
  • Page 92 £s!_g i_Se!_ _s: P ayb_ k i_ sode 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 seJector down to rotate the picture 90 °...
  • Page 93 bayb ;_<:k i\/<><l_ Select pictures for p rinting onDPOF- and P ictBridge-compatible devices (54). Choose how High Definition (H D) d evices display pictures with an aspect ratio o f 4 :3 (this option isavailable only w hen anHDMI cable is connected). Select 16:9 todisplay the image so that it fills t he screen with its top and bottom c ropped...
  • Page 94 _The Setup Menu llsing the Setup.Menu 1 Display the setup menu. 1.1 Press MENU/OK to display the menu for the cur- rent mode. 1.2 Press the selector left to highlight the tab for the current menu. 1.3 Pressthe selector down to highlight "_ SET.
  • Page 95 Setup MenuOptions Setthe cameraclock(18). 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: I 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 96 The S et_p _em_ Reset all settings except [] DATE/TIME, TIME DIFFERENCE, and 1_ VIDEO SYSTEM to de- fault 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 card.
  • Page 97 Ti_e _etL_i:_ M_,! _ _ New pictures are stored inimage files n amed using a four-digit file Fromenumber number assigned by adding one to the last file number used. The file %o-looo;] number is displayed during playback as shown at right. FRAME NO.
  • Page 98 The S et_p Men_ Adjust the volume ofthe sounds produced when camera controls are operated. Choose ,|OFF (mute) todisable control sounds. Adjust the volume ofthe sounds produced when the shutter is released. Choose ,|OFF (mute) todisable the shutter sound. Choose the sounds used for t he shutter, atstartup,...
  • Page 99 'e_p Choose whether the display automatically dims tosave power inshooting mode. This option does not t ake e ffect during playback. Option Description The display dims to save power if no operations are performed for a few POWER SAVE ON seconds.
  • Page 100 The _et_i::_ _em_ Choose ON to remove red-eye effects caused by the flash when shooting with Intelligent Face Detection. _, Red-eye reduction is performed only when a face is detected. If ON is selected, selecting T at the maximum optical zoom position will trigger...
  • Page 101 Ti_e Set_p Men_ Choose the type o fzoom a vailable during movie recording: _ DIGITAL or_ OPTICAL. _,Movies recorded using digital zoom may be slightly"grainy". Choose ON tosave u nprocessed copies ofpictures taken u sing ! _ RED EYE REMOVAL, PRO LOW-LIGHT, or rm D-RANGE PRIORITY.
  • Page 102 The Sett_p Mem_ Stamp the time and/or date of recording on photographs as they are taken. Option Description I_1+® Stamp new photographs with the date and time of recording. Stamp new photographs with the date of recording. Do not stamp the time and date on new photographs. ']) Time and date stamps can not be deleted.Turn DATE STAMP offto prevent...
  • Page 103 _ptional Accessories The camera supports a wide range of accessories from FUJlFILM and other manufacturers. • Printing \ DIGnAL. CAME_ • Audio/Visual X FINEPIX XP50 Series /_["_ HDMI c able (sold separately) USBcable (supplied) HDTV* PictBridge-compotib/e A/V cable (optional) • Computer Related USBcable (supplied) SDcardslot or cardreader...
  • Page 104 Opto a Accessc_es Accessories from FUJIFILM The following optional accessories are available from FUJIFILM. For the lat- est information on the accessories available in your region, check with your local FUJIFILM representative or visit http://www.fujifilm.com/products/digitol_ comeros/index, h tin/. Rechargeab!e NP-45A: Additional...
  • Page 105 for the Camera To ensure continued enjoyment of the product, observe the following pre- cautions. Storaqeand Use I¢the camera will not be used for an • Condensation extended period, remove the battery Sudden increases in temperature, and memory card. Do not store or such as occur when entering a heated use the camera in locations that are: building on a cold day, can cause con-...
  • Page 106 Cleaning_ Use a blower to remove dust from the protective glass covering 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 107 Water in the Camera Problem Solution IThe battery-chambercoverwas not fully closedbeforethe camerawas immersed,or wasopened Waterin the camera under water: Takethe camerato a FUJIFILM-authorized servicetechnicianfor repairs.Donot turn the cameraon. Power and Battery Problem Solution Thecameradoesnot Thebattery is exhausted: Charge the batteryor insertafully-charged sparebattery ( 7,9).
  • Page 108 " ' I. The battery has been charged many times: The battery hasreachedthe end of its charg- but the battery doesnot ..llfe. Purchase a new battery. If the battery still failsto charge,contactyour FUJIFILM dealer. cnarge, cold:Waitfor the stabilize battery...
  • Page 109 i_ ¸Qi_i_+T_ _+_c_i?!_c_i_ic_+_ Problem Solution Thecameradoesnot Thesubject is close to the camera: Selectmacromode(35), focus. Thesubject is far away from the camera: Cancel m acromode (35), The subject is not suited to autofocus: Use focus lock(32), Macromodeis not Choose a different shootingmode(24), available IntelligentFace Detection Choose a different shootingmode(24),...
  • Page 110 Problem Solution Someflashmodesare The desiredflash mode is not available in the currentshooting mode: Choose a different not available, shootingmode (24), The camera is in silent mode: Turnsilent modeoff( 79), Theflashdoesnot fully The subjectis not in range of the flash: Positionthe subject in rangeof the flash (I08), light the subject, The flash window is obstructed: Holdthe cameracorrectly(20), The protective glasscovering the lens is dirty: Cleanthe glass(...
  • Page 111 i_ ¸Qi_i_ __a_c_i l!_._i_i_i_ Playback Problem Solution Pictures aregrainy. Thepictureswere takenwith a different makeor model of camera. Playback zoomis unavail- Thecurrentpicture is a resized copywith a sizeof I_]. able. Nosound in movie Playback volume is too low: Adjustplaybackvolume ( 82). The microphonewas obstructed:Hold the cameracorrectlyduring recording( 20, 47).
  • Page 112 Connections/Miscellaneous Problem Solution The camera is not properly connected:Connect t he cameraproperly(50). An A/V cablewas connectedduring movie playback:Connect t he cameraoncemovieplay- backhasended. Nopictureor sound. Input on the television is set to"W": Set input to "VIDEO': Thecamera isnot set tothe correctvideo standard: MatchthecameraI_ VIDEO SYS- TEM settingto the TV(85).
  • Page 113 Problem Solution Time and date stampsare not correct: Setthe cameraclock(_ 18), Time anddatestamps Time anddate stampsappear on photographs:Time anddatestampscannot bedeleted.To preventstampsappearingonnew photographs,selectOFF for [] DATE STAMP (86), FinePixViewer cannot beinstalled or doesnot FinePixVieWerd_esn_tsupp_rtMac_SXversi_n1__7_r_ater_Use_ne_ftheapp_icati_nssupp_ied start, with MacOSXor purchase othersoftware, ..
  • Page 114 TURN OFFTHECAMERA Camera malfunctionor moving partsof lensobstructed.Turn the cameraoff and thenon again, ANDTURN ONAGAIN taking carenot to touchthe lens. Ifthe message persists, c ontacta FUJIFILM dealer. LENS CONTROL ERROR The memory cardor internal memory isnot formatted orthe memory cardwas for-...
  • Page 115 _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 116 Warning Description Thecamerahas runout of frame numbers(current frame number is999-9999), Formatthe FRAME NO,FULL memory cardand selectRENEW for [] FRAME NO. in the setup menu, Takea picture to resetframe numberingto 100-0001,then selectCONTINUOUS for [] FRAME NO (81). 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( 79),...
  • Page 117 Warning Description Nomemorycardinsertedwhen _ COPY is selectedin the playbackmenu. Inserta memory NOCARD card. m NOIMAGE Thesourceselected for Q COPY containsno images.Selecta differentsource. NOIMAGE The DPOF print order on the current memory cardcontainsmore than 999 images. Copythe DPOF FILEERROR _ictures to internal memoryandcreatea new printorder. CANNOT SETDPOF Thepicturecan not be printed usingDPOE CANNOTSET DPOF...

  • Page 118: • [] Af Mode

    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 (_ 67): OFF • [] AF MODE (_ .68): [] CENTER • [] LCD MODE (_ 83): [] POWER SAVE ON...
  • Page 119 When ON is selected for [] FACEDETECTION (_ 67), you carl: • Zoom inon faceswhen ZOOM (CONTINUOUS) is selected for [] IM- AGE DISP.(_ 80). by selecting ON for [] RED EYEREMOVAL (_ 84). • Remove red-eye • Zoom in onfacesduring slide shows (_ 73) or by pressing tile selector down during playback.
  • Page 120 Ti_ _nd Tdck_ • To photograph tile same scene both with and without tile flash, select o_NATURAL&_, for r;ISHOOTING MODE (_ 25). Usemulti-frame playback (_ 41) to compare the two shots. • To photograph subjects that are in motion, select [] TRACK- ING for rlil AF MODE (_ 68).
  • Page 121 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 122: Format

    _pecifications Model Digital Camera FinePix XP50Series Effectivepixels 14,4million _,k3-in,square pixel CMOS with primary colorfilter Storage media • Internal memory(approx95MB) • SD/SDHC/SDXC memorycards File system Compliantwith Design Rule for Camera File System(DCF), E xif2,3, and Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) Fileformat •...
  • Page 123 Sensitivity Standard output sensitivityequivalent to ISO100,200,400, 800,1600,3200;AUTO Metering 256-seg ment through-the-lens (TTL); MULTI Exposurecontrol Programmed AE Exposurecompensation -2 EV- +2 EVin increments ofl/_ EV Image stabilization Opticalstabilization Shutter speed • AUTOmode:_/4 s-_&ooo s (combined mechanical and • Other modes:4s-_,_,ooos electronic s hutter) Continuous 6: up to 3 fps;...

  • Page 124: Sound

    Specifications Flash Auto flash; effective range when sensitivity is set to AUTO is approx,70cm-3,1 m/2,3ft.- 10,2fl, (wideangUe), 70cm-2,7 m/2,3 fL-8,9 ft, (tdepho_o); e ffective range in macromode is approx,30cm-80 cm/1,0ft,-2,6 ft, Flashmode Auto,fill flash, off, slowsync (red-eye removaU off); autowith red-eyeremoval,fill flashwith red- eyeremoval,off, slowsyncwith red-eyeremoval(red eyeremovaU on) LCD monitor 2,7-in,, 230 k-dot color LCD monitor;frame coverage approx,96%...

  • Page 125: Condensation

    Power supply Battery life (approximate number of frames thatcan betaken with a fully charged battery) CIPA standard,measuredin I_ (auto)modeusing battery suppliedwith cameraandSD mem- ory card, Note: Numberof shotsthat canbetakenwith battery vatieswith battery chargelevel andwill declineat low temperatures, Camera dimensions 99mmx 678 mmx 256 ram/38 in x 26 in x 10 in, excluding projections (WxHxD) Shootingweight Approx 175g/61 oz, includingbattery and memorycard...
  • Page 126 Nominalvoltage DC3,7V Nominalcapacity 720 mAh Operating temperature 0 °C- +40 °C/+32°F-+104 °F Dimensions (Wx H× D) 31,0mm x 39,6mm x 6,0 mm/1,2 in,x 1,6in, x 02 in, Weight Approx,15,5g/O,5oz, Rated input IOOV-240VAC,50/60 Hz Input capacity 6,0V (100W240VA) Rated output 4,2V DC, 5 50mA Supported batteries NP-45Arechargeable batteries Charging time...

  • Page 127: Specifications

    Sp_(:i_(:atio • Notices • Specifications subject to change without notice FUJIFILM shall not be held liable for damages resulting from errors in this manual • Although the LCDmonitor is manufactured using advanced high precision technoP ogy, small bright points and anomalous colors may appear, particularly in the vicMty of text This is normal for this type of LCDmonitor and does not indicate a malfunc tion;...
  • Page 128 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 129 Restrictions on Camera Settings The options available in each shooting mode are listed below. Mode Option...
  • Page 130 Shooting Mode Option 1 Automatically optimized for selected shooting mode. 2 OFF only.

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