Page 1 Owner's Manual Moreon Photography Thank you for your purchase of this product. This manual describes how to use your FUJIFILM FinePix $2900 Moreon Playback series digital camera and the supplied software. Be sure that you have read Movies and understood...
Page 2: For Your Safety
For Your Safety IMPORTANT SAFETY I NSTRUCTIONS • Read Instructions: All the safety and not defeat the safety purpose of the This video product should never be appliance operating instructions should polarized plug placed near or over a radiator or heat cart corn bination...
Page 3 For Your 5a_y Power Lines: An outside antenna sys Replacement Parts: When replace tern should not be located in the Cleaning: Unplug this video product Servicing: Do not attempt to service merit parts are required, sure service technician used from the wall outlet before...
Page 4: Safety Notes
For Your 5a_y I:_ _iR _,'_j Safety Notes • Make sure that you use your camera correctly Read these Safety Notes and your Owner's Manual carefully before use • After reading these Safety Notes, store them in a safe place About the icons The icons shown below are used in this document to indicate the severity of...
Page 5 For Your 5a_y Donot heat,changeor takeapart the battery. Donotdropor subject the bat- tery to impacts. Donotstore the batterywith metallic products.Donot use chargers otherthanthe specifiedmodelto chargethebattery. A ny of t hese actio ns c an c ause t he bat te ry t o buI st o r Ieaka nd cause ..
Page 6 For Your 5a_y • Battery Life • Dispose of used battery promptly Power Supply and Battery If you are using a heating pad, take normal temperatures, • Do not drop the battery or other Confirm your battery type before read I care not to place the battery wise subject it to strong impacts...
Page 7 DC input terminal, the batteries by placing them by "memory" suffer from the prob for which they can be used may be • Turn off the FUJIFILM Digital cam side your garments before shortened as a result lem of only providing...
Page 8 Wipe area with a cloth nies working normally then wash thoroughly with soap • FUJIFILM Corporation cannot • Noteson Electrical Interference and running water cept liability incidental If the camera is to be used in hos •...
Page 9: About This Manual
About This Manual Before using the camera, read this manual and the warnings on pages ii-viii. For information on spe- cific 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 10: Camera Q & A
Camera Q & A Find items by task. Camera Setup 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 11 _m_m Q &A Taking Pictures Dual ISmode How carl Iavoid blurred pictures? How can l make good portraits? Intelligent FaceDetection SRt_iiil mode Carl the camera automatically adjust settings for different scenes? Carl Ichoose my own settings for different scenes? Scene position Smile detection How carl I be sure my subject is smiling when Itake a photograph? Blinkdetection...
Page 12 _m_m Q &A Viewing Pictures Single-frame playback How do I view my pictures? The _ button How carl I delete pictures easily? How carl I select and delete individual pictures or delete all pictures Deleting pictures at once? Playbackzoom Carl I zoom in ors pictures during playback? * Favorites Carl I mark images with favorite (*)
Page 13: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents i_;Bi_'_!i!_i_i_B'_ii_!i!_!_i_i_!Bi_i;!;_i_ ¸¸¸_i_i_ii!!Pili_i ¸_!_:k__ For Your Safety .................ii IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........ii Taking Pictures in SR_Ti_ (Scene Recognition) Mode.. Safety Notes ..................iv Viewing Pictures ................20 About This Manual .................ix Camera Q & A ..................x Shooting Mode ................Begi SRNIiTil SCENE RECOGNITION ..........
Page 14 Playback Options ................4 4 Using the Menus: Shooting Mode ......... 72 Playback Zoom ................4 5 Using the F-Mode Menu ............72 Favorites: Rating Pictures ............4S F-Mode Menu Options .............73 ISO ....................73 Viewing Photo Information ............4 6 Multi-Frame Playback ..............47 IMAGE SIZE ................74 FINEPIX COLOR ..............75 Viewing...
Page 15 Using the F-Mode Menu ............83 Optional Accessories ..............103 F-Mode Menu Options .............83 Accessories from FUJIFILM ............ 104 SLIDE SHOW ................. 8 4 Caring for the Camera ..............105 Using the Playback Menu ............8 5 Playback Menu Options .............85 MARK FOR UPLOAD TO ............86 Troubleshooting .................106...
Page 16: Bef Begi Introduction
,n,,oduc,,on Symbols and Conventions The following symbols are used in this manual: Caution:This information should be read before use to ensure correct operation. 4t- Note:Points to note when using the camera. Tip:Additional information that may be helpful when using the camera. _;i]i Menus and other text in the camera monitor are shown in bold.
Page 17: Parts Of The Camera
Intmdu¢_n Parts of the Camera For more information, refer to the page listed to the right of each item. Indicator lamp ..........Microphone ......... 55,93 Strap eyelet ............ Mode dial ............Zoom control ....... 16, 45, 47 Speaker........... 57,94 AF-assist illuminator ....... Shutter button ...........
Page 18 or/uc_ on Electronic viewfinder ....5 Battery-chamber latch ....8 Selector button (seebelow) EVF/LCD(display selection) b utton ..5 ® Monitor ........... (playback) b utton ....20, 44 DISP(display)/BACK button ....(photomode)button .... 72, 83 ............ 17, 18,45 Terminal cover ....58,60, 70 (exposure c0mpensati0n/ph0t0 i nf0) Memory card slot ......
Page 19: Camera Displays
Intmdu¢_n Camera Displays The following indicators may appear during shooting and playback. The indicators displayed vary with camera settings. • Shooting Number of available frames .... 1 18 Blur warning ......36, 109, 113 Date and time ..........Image size ............. Focus warning ...........
Page 20: Playback Zoom
Pnt oHuc_ on ::iTheelectronic viewfinder provides tile same information as the monitor, and carl be used when bright light- ::lingconditions make the display in tile monitor difficult to see. To switch between tile monitor and electronic ::iviewfinder,presstile I_VF/I.CI) button (your selection remains in effect when tile camera is turned offor the mode dial is rotated to another setting).
Page 21: The Mode Dial
Pnt o_fuc_ on The Mode Dial To select a shooting mode, align the mode iconwith the mark next to the mode dial. "P, S,A, M: Select for full control over cam- gd(AUTO): A simple "point-and-shoot" i era settings including aperture (M and A) and/or shutter speed (M and S) (pg 26)
Page 22: 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. To avoid losing the lens cap, pass the supplied ® string through the eyelet ((_) and secure the lens cap to the strap ((_)).
Page 23: 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 24 Pnserdng the 7_tterTe-; 3 Close the battery-chamber cover. ::::i %_Choosing the Battery Type Close the battery-cham- replacing the batteries ber cover and slide it in ::::i with batteries of a different type, until the latch clicks into :::iselecttile battery type using :::ittle[] BATTERY TYPE option place.
Page 25: 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 26 /nsep'_ ng _:_ M emory d_r'H • InsertingoMemoryCard 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- chamber cover.
Page 27 In_ep'_ ng _ MemoO/d_vd 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 28: 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 below. The lenswill extend automatically. the [] button for about a second. Pressthe [] button again or slide the ON/OFF Slide the ON/OFF switch to turn the camera off.
Page 29: Date And Time
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 96). Choose a language, ® 1,1 Pressthe selector up or down to highlight a language. EI_ILANG, 1.2 Press MENU/OK.
Page 30 Taking Pictures in SR_ (Scene Recognition) Mode This section describes how to take pictures in SR!_ITi_ mode. Turn the camera on. %SR_ ................... Slide the ON/OFF switch to turn the camera ::lil this mode, the camera au- analyzes tile tom- ::itomatically ::positior_ and sdects ascene...
Page 31: Battery Level
T_;Tk n_l. P c_ure n Sr_] (See'he _l eco_/n t on) MorSe 3 Check the battery level. Frame the picture. Check the battery level in the display. Use the zoom control to frame the picture in the display. Se/ec_W :o zoom ou_ Se/ec_T :o zoom in Zoom indicdJ_or NO ICON Batteries are partially discharged.
Page 32: Dual Ismode
T_;Tk nq P c_um n %_] (Scalene _/ ecoqn t on) MoHe ::ilithe subject is poorly lit, blur- Hold the camera steady with ::both hands andbrace y our ....:::ring caused by camera shake :::can be reduced using the :::elbows against your sides. I ......
Page 33: Silent Mode
T_;Tk nq P c_um n Sr_] (Scalene _/ ecoqn t on) Mo4e ®®_ S ilentMode Focus. Press the shutter button halfway In situations in which camera sounds or lights may to focus. ::i be unwelcome hold the DISP/BAdl b utton down until 'q_is displayed (note that silent mode is not available ii °...
Page 34 T_;Tk c_um n %_] (Scalene _/ ecoqn t on) MoHe 6 Shoot. Smoothly press the shutter button the rest of the way down to take the picture. Indicator I_mp Tip:TheShutter Button lamp shows camera status as follows: The indicator Tile shutter button has two positions. Pressing the shutter button halfway ((_) sets focus and exposure;...
Page 35: Pictures
Viewing Pictures Pictures can be viewed in the monitor. When taking important photographs, take a test shot and check the results. 1 Press the [] button, ::::%0 delete the picture currently displayed ::::fin the monitor, press the selector up (d). ::::iThe following dialog will be displayed.
Page 36: I_ Auto
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: $1J_'i_ SCENE RECOGNITION Press MENU/OK to display the shoot- The camera automatically analyzes the composJ- Jng menu.
Page 37 Shoodng /_4odr:_ The camera takes three shots: one at the current zoom ratio, a second zoomed in 1.4x, and a third _ZOOM BRACKETING zoomed in 2x. o_NATURAL& _. Get good results with backlit subjects and other difficult lighting. The camera takes two shots: one without the flash and one with.
Page 38 5 _,oot_ng A4oHe o_ Natu_& _. Zoom Bracketing Each time the shutter button is pressed, the cam- This mode helps ensure good results with backlit era takes three pictures: one at the current zoom subjects and in other situations with difficult light- ratio with an image size of IBI, a second zoomed ing.
Page 39: I_"_Ma1 Motion Panorama
5 _,ootmg/t/_o_te MOTION PANORAMA 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 assist in composing overlapping shots. 1 Rotate the mode dial to 6 Frame the next shot to overlap with the previ- ous picture by superimposing @ on + so that...
Page 40 5 _,ootmgA,'_oHe [M Cautions • Panoramas are created from multiple frames. The Follow the steps below if tile desired results are not camera may in some cases be unable to stitch the achieved with _ AUTO selected for [] MODE: frames together perfectly.
Page 41: P: Program Ae
S _,oot_ng A,'_oHe P: PROGRAM In this mode, the camera sets exposure automati- cally. If desired, you can choose different combi- :Presstile [] button to choose tile desired combina- nations of shutter speed and aperture that will iition of shutter speed and aperture. Values that differ I from those automatically selected by tile camera are produce the same exposure (program shift).
Page 42: S: Shutter Priority Ae
S _,oot_ng A4oHe S: SHUTTER PRIORITY In this mode, you choose the shutter speed while the camera adjusts aperture for optimal exposure. 1 Rotatethe mode dial to S. 4 Press the [] button to exit to shoot- ing mode. 5 Take pictures. If the correct exposure can not Press the [] button.
Page 43: A: Aperture Priority Ae
S _,oot_ng A4oHe A: APERTURE PRIORITY In this mode, you choose the aperture while the camera adjusts shutter speed for optimal exposure. 1 Rotate the mode dial to A. 4 Press the [] button to exit to shoot- ing mode. 5 Take pictures.
Page 44: M: Manual
5 _,oot_ng A4o&* M: MANUAL In this mode, you choose both shutter speed and aperture. If desired, exposure can be altered from the value suggested bythe camera. 1 Rotate the mode dial to M. 5 Press the [] button to exit to shoot- ing mode.
Page 45: C: Custom Mode
C: CUSTOM MODE In p S, A, and M modes, the I_1 CUSTOM SI:T option in the shooting menu (pg. 76) 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 46: Intelligent Face Detection
Intelligent Face Detection 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- ground.
Page 47: Blink Detection
/ntell q_,'n t F77_:_> L)_ _t_ct on Blink Detection ®_ nte gentFace Detection ;;ilntelligent Face Detection is If an option other than OFF is selected for [] recommended when using AGE DISP. (pg. 99), a warning will be displayed tile selfitimer for group- or if the camera detects subjects who may have...
Page 48: 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, remain locked while the shutter button...
Page 49 FocusLock Although the camera boasts a high-precision autofo- light to assist tile focus operation wher_ the shutter cus system, it may be unable to focus on the subjects iibutton is pressed halfway. listed below. If the camera is unable to focus using autofocus, usefocus lock (pg.
Page 50 Macro Super Macro Modes (Close-ups) For close-ups, press the selector left (_) to choose from the macro options shown below. Choosefrom _ (mc;cmmode), _,_ (supermc;cromode),or r+j_ OFF (md;cro mode off) 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 51: 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 52 U_inq th_"H_:lsh (/ntell qent Frk:l 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 53: Mode)
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 _1 or I_ to highlight the desired option and press MENU/OK iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii Continuous shooting...
Page 54 _ #?,nt nuous S ;,oodnq (Burr MoHd 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 55: Instant Zoom 4
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 as 1 Position the subject in the focus frame. Use the zoom control to frame the subject in shown at right.
Page 56 • DigitalZoom Frame the picture. Enable digital zoom. Use the zoom control to choose the area that Select ON for the I_I DIGITAL ZOOM op- will be included in the final photograph. tion in the setup menu (pg. 101). 2 Choose a subject. Frame the subject in the center of the display using digital zoom.
Page 57: 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. _.E._..x..[Exposure indiccstor I 4J-Note...
Page 58 Expo um <'bmpens_:Tt on _i"Backlit s ubjects: choose values from +2/3 EVto +12Zs E V(for an explanation of the term "EV", see the Glossaryon page 117) ::7 Highlyreflective subjectsorvery bright scenes(e.g., snowfields): +1 EV ::i"Scenesthat are mostlysky:+1 EV ::i"Spotlit subjects(particularly if photographed against dark backgrounds): -2/s EV...
Page 59: Choosing A Display Format
Playback Options To view the most recent picture in the monitor, Choosing aDisplay Format press the [] button. Pressthe DISP/BACK button to cycle through playback display formats as shown below. Pressthe selector right to view pictures _,_F_x_ in the order recorded, left to view pic- tures in reverse order.
Page 60: Favorites: Rating Pictures
P/_yL;< k Op ion_ Pictures taken with Intelligent Select T to zoom in on pictures displayed in sin- Face Detection (pg. 31)are in- gle-frame playback; select W to zoom out. When dicated bya _s icon. Pressthe the picture is zoomed in, the selector can be used button to zoom in on tile to view areas of the image not currently visible in subject selected with Intelli-...
Page 61: Viewing Photo Information
_layba<_k Option_ Viewing Photo Information To view or hide the photo _m 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 62: Multi-Frame Playback
P/ayb_ ckOpone, Multi-Frame Playback To change the number of images dis- Use the selector to highlight images and press played during playback, select W. MENU/OK to view the highlighted image full frame. In the nine- and hundred-frame displays, press the selector up or down to view more pictures. %.Tip:Two-Frame Display Two4rame display carl be used to compare pictures taken in...
Page 63: Viewing Panoramas 4
Viewing Panoramas To view a panorama, display in single-frame view and _ress the selector down. The following operations can be performed during playback: Operation Button Description Start/pause |<{+++_') Pressthe selector down to start playback. Press again to pause. playback ./A_, End playback/ Pressthe selector up to end playback.
Page 64: [] Photobook Assist
PhotoBook Assist Create books from your favorite photos. Creating a PhotoBook Scroll through the images and press the selec- Select [] PHOTOBOOK ASSIST in the play- back menu. tor up to select or deselect the current image ® for inclusion in the book. To display the current Highlight NEW BOOK.
Page 65: Viewing Photobooks
Q PhotoBookA_,:#_t PressMENU/OK. T he new book will be Viewing PhotoBooks added to the list in the photobook Highlight a book in the photobook assist menu assist menu. and press MENU/OK to display the book, then press [M Cautions the selector left and right to scroll through •...
Page 66: [] Image Search
Image Search Search for pictures by date, subject, scene, file type, and rating. Select [] IMAGE SEARCH in the playback 3 Select a search condition. Only pictures that menu. match the search condition will be displayed. To delete or protect selected pictures or to Highlight one of the following...
Page 67: [] Deleting Pictures
Deleting Pictures In the playback menu, you can select and delete Deleting One Picture individual pictures or delete all pictures at once. Press _1 or I_ to select the desired picture and Note that deleted pictures cannot be recovered. then press the MENU/OK button to delete the pic- Copy important pictures to a computer or other...
Page 68: Deleting Multiple Pictures
Deleting Multiple Pictures pictures marked with 3 Select OK and press the MENU/OK ,,_,_ checkmark _ can be deleted button to delete the selected pic- at once. tures. %.Tip Pictures that have been selected for a DPOF print order and protected pictures are in- dicated by Ell.
Page 69 Deleting. All Pictures You can delete all the pictures on the memory card at once. %.Tips • Youcarl presstile DISP/BACK button to cancel, however, pictures that were deleted before you pressed tile DISP/ BACK b utton cannot be recovered. • Protected pictures cannot be deleted. Remove protection from any pictures that you want to delete (pg. 89). •...
Page 70: 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. 1 Rotate the mode dial to _ (movie 3 Press MENU/OK and select [] AF MODE. mode).
Page 71 l ecorHnq Move _ %.Tip There is no need to keep the shutter button )ressed ::If tile subject is poorly lit, blurring caused by camera during recording. ::::ishake carl be reduced using tile [] DUAL IS MODE option in the setup menu (pg. 97). In I_ mode, blur 6 Press the shutter button halfway to caused by subject movement is also reduced (dual IS...
Page 72: [] Viewing Movies
[] Viewing Movies During playback (pg. 44), 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 Progress bor movie is displayed: iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii %. Tip:Viewing Moviesona Computer Start/pause Press the selector d own to start playback.
Page 73: Viewing Pictures On Tv
Viewing Pictures on TV Connect the camera to a TV to show pictures to a group. 1 Turn the camera off. Connect the supplied USB-A/V cable as shown below. _bnnec: whi:e plug :o _udiodnj_ck ::An (available camerato Highi' HDMI cable from third-party suppliers;...
Page 74 ew nq P :_um on TV 3 Tune the television to the video or HDMI input channel. See the documentation supplied with the television for details. Pressthe [] button for about a second to turn the camera on. The camera monitor turns off and pictures and movies are played back on the TV.
Page 75: 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. PklBridge Connecting_ the Camera...
Page 76: Printing The Dpof Print Order
Pt ntn{/r P :_uri_ v_;7U% %.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 77 P; ntnq P :_uri_ v_;7U% _-- Notes PressMENU/OK to start printing. • Print pictures from a memory card that has been for- matted in tile camera. If the printer does not support date printing, tile Tile message shown at right PRINT WITH DATE ['_ option will not be available in is displayed during printing.
Page 78: Creating A Dpof Print Order
Pt ntnq P :_uri_ v_;7U% Creating a DPOF Print Order • WITHDIlTE E'_/WITHOUTDATE The [] PRINT ORDER (DPOF) option in the play- To modify the DPOFprint order, select [] PRINT back F-mode menu can be used to create a digi- ORDER (DPOF) in the playback f-mode menu tal "print order"...
Page 79 Pt ntnq P :_uri_ v_;7U% 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 80 Pt ntnq P :_uri_ v_;7U% _-- Notes • RESETALL • Print orders carl contain a maximum of 999 pictures. To cancel the current print • If a memory card is inserted order, select RESET ALL containing a print order cre- in the PRINT ORDER...
Page 81: Viewing Pictures On A Computer
Viewing Pictures on a Computer The supplied software can be used to copy pictures to a computer, where they can be stored, viewed, organized, and printed. Before proceeding, install the software as described below. Do NOT connect the camera to the computer until installation is complete.
Page 82 Vewnq P:_u m on _;_ #bmp u _ep' 2 Start the computer. Log in to an account with administrator privileges before proceeding. Exit any applications that may be running and insert the installer CD in a CD-ROM drive. If an AutoPlay dialog isdisplayed, click SETUP.EXE A "UserAccount Control" dialog will then be displayed; i' click Yes (Windows 7) or Allow (Windows Vista).
Page 83 Macintosh: Installing FinePixViewer 1 Confirm that the computer meets the following system requirements: PowerPC or Intel Pre-installed versions of Mac OS X version 10.3.9 10.6 (for the latest information, visit http://www.fujifi/m.com/) 256MB or more A minimum of 200 MB required for installation with 400 M B available when FinePixViewer...
Page 84 V__ wn _ P: _uy_ o n _;_ _ib m p u _p' 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 sunlight in case you need to re-install the software.
Page 85: Connecting The Camera
V_*wn q P: _um o n _:_ d_m p u _p' Connecting_ the Camera Press the [] button for about a second to 1 If the pictures you wish to copy are stored on a memory card, insert the card into the camera turn the camera on.
Page 86 V_wnq P:_u m on _:_ d_mp u _ep' [] Cautions • Ifa memorycard corltairqng a large numberofimages :::Afterconfirming that the indicator lamp is out, follow is inserted, there may be a delay before tile software the on-screen instructions to turn the camera offand starts and you may be unable to import or save im- disconnect the USBcable.
Page 87: 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 Pressthe F button to displaythe Press the selector right to display op- mode menu. tions for the highlighted item.
Page 88: F-Mode Menu Options
F-Mode Menu Options AUTO/AUTO (800)/AUTO (400)/ I_ ISO Adjust ISO sensitivity. Choose higher values when tile sub- ject is poorly lit. 6400 I_1/3200 I01/1600/ AUTO 800/400/200/100/64 I_14:3/I_13:2/I_116:9/ I_1 IMAGESIZE Choose image size and aspect ratio (pg. 74). 04:3/03:2/016:9/ 1_14:3 1014:3/1013:2/10116:9 FINEPIX COLOR Shoot pictures in standard...
Page 89: [] Image Size
U,_nq the Menus: S ;*oot nq Mode _ IMAGE SIZE Choose the size and aspect ratio at which still pic- tures are recorded. Large pictures can be printed at large sizes with no drop in quality; small pic- tures require less memory, allowing more pictures to be recorded.
Page 90: [] Finepix Color
U,_nq th__M_nus: S ;*oot nq Mo_f_* FINEPIX COLOR Using the Shooting Menu Enhance contrast and color saturation or take pic- Press MENU/OK to display the shoot- tures in black and white. ing menu. iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii:_!i!_i_!_iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii_ii_i i __D_i _:_:__ ® 2 Press the selector up or down to Standard contrast and saturation.
Page 91: Shooting Menu Options
t/s n_ th_¢ _/_@n_s:Shoo ng /_od_ Shooting Menu Options _/,_,_r/_l_/_/®/®/A/ r_ SCENE POSITION Choose a scene for SP mode (pg. 21). 1_/_/_*/_:_/-'-_-/_*/_1/_/ SELF-TIMER Take pictures with the self-timer (pg. 77). (B / @/0FF AUTO/AUTO(800)/AUTO (400) / 1]_ ISO Adjust ISO sensitivity. Choose higher values when...
Page 92: [] Self-Timer
U,_nq the Menus: S ;*oot nq Mode SELF-TIMER Start the timer. Use the self-timer when you want to include your- self in a group picture or when you want to take Press the shutter button the rest a picture without pressing the shutter button and of the way down to start the timer.
Page 93: [] Image Quality
Us nq the Menus: S ;*oot nq MoHe_ IMAGE QUALITY Choose how much image files are compressed. :Because it ensures that the faces of portrait subjectsi: ::Will be in focus, Intelligent Face Detection (pg. 31)is:_ Select FINE (low compression) for higher image recommended when using the self-timer for group quality, NORMAL (high compression) to increase...
Page 94: [] White Balance
U,_nq th__M_nus: S ;*oot nq Mo_te WHITE BALANCE • c:]: CustomWhiteBalance For natural colors, choose a setting that matches the light source (for an explanation of "white bal- Choose ,c] to adjust white balance for unusual ance," see the Glossary on page 117). lighting conditions.
Page 95: [] Photometry
U:_ ng th_ _M_nus:5 ;,ooung Mo_f_* E'_ SHARPNESS PHOTOMETRY Choose whether to sharpen or soften outlines. Choose how the camera meters exposure when • HARD: U se for sharp outlines when photograph- Intelligent Face Detection is off. ing such subjects as buildings and text. •...
Page 96: [] Af Mode
U,_nq th__M_nus: S ;*oot nq Mo_f_* 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 selector (pg. 31). Regardless of the option selected, the camera will focus on the subject in the center of down, left, or right and press- the monitor when macro mode is on (pg.
Page 97: [] Ae Bracketing
U:_ ng th_ _M_nus:5 ;,ooung Mo_f_* AE BKT EV STEPS FLASH Choose the size of the exposure bracketing incre- Adjust flash brightness. Choose from values be- ment used when _ (AE bracketing) is selected in tween +2/3EVand -2/3EV. The default setting is _+0. continuous shooting mode (pg.
Page 98: Using The F-Mode Menu
Using the Menus: Playback Mode The f-mode and playback menus are used to manage the pictures on the memory card. Using the f-Mode Menu tions 1 Press the [] button to enter play- back mode. PHOTOBOOK Create books from your favorite photos ASSIST...
Page 99: [] Slide Show
U¢_ n q the_Me_nus: P _yb_r k MoHe SLIDE SHOW View pictures in an automated slide show. Choose the type of show and press MENU/OK to start. Press DISP/BACK a t anytime during the show to view on-screen help. When a movie is displayed, movie play- back will begin automatically, and the slide show will continue when the movie ends.
Page 100: Using The Playback Menu
Usnq th_ _M_nus:P _:Tyb_:Tck /I!io:@ Using the Playback Menu Playback Menu Options The following options are available: 1 Pressthe [] button to enter play- back mode. Create books from your favorite photos PHOTOBOOKASSIST 2 Press MENU/OI( to display the play- (pg.
Page 101: [] Mark For Upload To
U,_ nq the_Me_nus: P _:Tyb_:Tck MoHe MARK FOR UPLOAD You can select images and movies to be queued for upload to YouTube and FACEBOOK. Select [] MARK FOR UPLOAD in the playback menu. Repeat steps 3 and 4 as necessary •...
Page 102 U,;nq the_Me_nus: P _:Tyb_:Tck MoHe • RemovingAIIItems From theUpload Queue • Uploadltems You can remove all items from the upload queue. Items added to the upload queue using the cam- era can be easily uploaded from a computer Select RESET ALL. using the MyFinePix Studio.
Page 103: Red Eye Removal
U:_ nq th_ _M_nus:P <_yb_r k Mo_te RED EYE REMOVAL If the current picture is marked with a _ icon to indicate that it was taken with Intelligent Face De- tection, 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 104: [] Protect
Usnq the_Me_nus: P _:Tyb_:Tck Mo_/e _ [] PROTECT Protect pictures from accidental deletion. The following options are available. • FRAME • SETALL Protect selected pictures. Press MENU/OK to protect rr MAY TAKE A WHILE pictures, or press DISP/BACK Press the selector left or right to dis- 4_h, exit without changing...
Page 105: [] Crop
U,_ nq the_Me_nus: P _:Tyb_:Tck MoHe _ CROP To create a cropped copy of a picture, play the picture back and select [] CROP in the playback menu (pg. 85). Use the zoom control to zoom in and out and PressMENU/OK to view the copy size.
Page 106: [] Resize
U,_ nq th_ _M_nus:P _:yyb_:yck Mo_f_* RESIZE To create a small copy of a picture, play the picture back and select [] RESIZE in the playback menu (pg. 85). '1 Press the selector up or down 2 Press MENU/OKto select the high- highlight I_1 or I_1.
Page 107: [] Image Rotate
U¢_ n q th_ _M_nus:P _yb_r k Mo_f_* IMAGE ROTATE By default, pictures taken in tall orientation Press the selector down to rotate the zf__,_ displayed in wide orientation. Use this option to picture 90 ° clockwise, up to rotate display pictures in the correct orientation in the the picture 90 °...
Page 108: [] Voice Memo
U,_ nqthe Menus:P _:7 _ 5_:7ck MoHe [] VOICE MEMO To add a voice memo to a still picture, select 2 PressMENU/OK to start recording. [] VOICE MEMO after displaying the picture in playback mode. _- Note Voice memos carl not be added to movies or protect- ed pictures.
Page 109 Usnq the Menus:P _:Tyb_:Tck MoHe _ ®®Playing Voice Memos Progress isshown To play back a voice memo, select a picture for which a voice memo in _hemonitor: ::i has been recorded (i.e., a picture indicated by _), and then select PLAY :ion tile [] VOICE MEMO screen in the playback menu.
Page 110: The Setup Menu
The Setup Menu Using the Setup Menu 1 Displaythe setup menu. Adjust settings. 1.1 Press MENU/OKto display the 2.1 Press the selector right to acti- menu for the current mode. vate the setup menu. ® 2.2Press the selector up or down 1.2Press the selector left to high- to highlight a menu item.
Page 111: Setup Menu Options
H_e Setup/Vfen Setup_Menu Options DATE/TIME Set the camera clock (pg. 14). TIME DIFFERENCE Set the clock to local time (pg. 98). "1_'/-_ ENGLISH _tLANG. Choose a language (pg. 14). Disables the AF-assist illuminator (except for the o,_ shooting SILENTMODE mode), operation sounds, shutter sound, and movie playback ON/OFF...
Page 112 iT;,e Set p #,_dn LCDBRIGHTNESS Control the brightness of the display (pg. 101). Choose 30fps to increase battery life, 60fps for improved dis- 30fps/6Ofps 30fps EVF/LCD MODE play quality. 2MIN AUTOPOWER OFF Choose the auto power off delay (pg. 101). 2 MIN/S MIN/OFF Enable image stabilization during...
Page 113: [] Time Difference
7he SeCup Menu TIME DIFFERENCE When travelling, use this 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: [] Format
7he SeCup Menu FORMAT IMAGE DISP. Format a memory card. Press the selector left to Choose an option other than OFF to display pic- highlight OK and press MENU/0Kto begin format- tures in the monitor after shooting. Pictures can ting. be displayed for 1.5 s (1.5 SEC),3 s (3 SEC), or until the MENU/0Kbutton is pressed (ZOOM (CONTIN- IM Cautions...
Page 115: [] Frame No
7he Setup Menu _-- Note FRAME NO. Pictures taken at continuous shooting modes of 6, New pictures are stored in Fromenumber-q _i_, and r_ are always displayed after shooting. Pic- image files named using a j tures taken in other continuous shooting modes are four-digit file number...
Page 116: [] Playback Volume
7he Setup Menu PLAYBACK VOLUME DIGITAL ZOOM Press the selector up or down to choose volume If ON is selected, selecting T at the maximum for movie and voice memo playback and press optical zoom position will trigger digital zoom, MENU/OK to select.
Page 117: [] Discharge (Ni-Mh Batteries Only)
7he Se_tup Menu DISCHARGE (Ni-MH Batteries Only) The capacity of rechargeable Ni-MH batteries may be temporarily reduced when new, after long peri- ods of disuse, or if they are repeatedly recharged before being fully discharged. Capacity can be in- creased by repeatedly discharging the batteries using the [] DISCHARGE option and recharging...
Page 118: Optional Accessories
Optional Accessories The camera supports a wide range of accessories from FUJIFILM and other manufacturers. • Audio/Visual ._tandard TV (available from _hiro'-party suppliers) USB-A/Vcable FINEPIX • ComputerRelated S2900 Series HDTV(availablefrom USB-A/V c able _hird-partysuppliers) dbmputer (available from HDMI c able _hiro'-party suppliers) .FD/SDHC...
Page 119: Accessories From Fujifilm
Accessories from FUJIFILM The following optional accessories are available from FUJIFILM. For the latest information on the acces l sories available in your region, check with your local FUJlFILM representative or visit http://www.fujifi/m. com/products/digit_l_c_mer_s/index.html. AC-_VX ( requires Use for extended playback or when copying pictures (P-04Ddc0upler) to a computer (shape of adapter and plug vary with region of sae).
Page 120: 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 121: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Power and Battery The batteries are exhausted. Insert fresh or fully-charged spare batteries. Rednsert 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 122 b/_:_shoodng Menus and Displays Menus and displays are English is not selected for the m _'_tLANG, Select not in English. option in the setup menu. ENGLISH. 14, 96 Shooting Memory is fuji. Insert a new memory card or delete pictures. 11, 52 No picture Memory...
Page 123 77o b r:_shoot ng 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 124 770 b r:_@oot £g The lens is dirty. Clean the lens. The lens is blocked. Keep objects away from the lens. Pictures are blurred. !AF is displayed during shooting and the fo- Check focus before shooting. cus frame is displayed in red.
Page 125: Playback Zoom 4
ho bk_shooting Playback 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 to _]_ unavailable. or is from another make or model of camera. The camera is in silent mode.
Page 126 ??o bh:_shoo#ng Connections 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 57, 58 playback, has ended.
Page 127 Temporary camera malfunction. DC 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 128: Warning Messages And Displays
(pg. 99). The memory card contacts require cleaning. 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 129: Memory Card Capacity
Incompatible memory card. Use a compatible memory card. Camera malfunction. Contact a FUJIFILM dealer. The memory card is full; pictures can not be Delete pictures or insert a memory card with more free [] MEMORYFULL recorded, space. Re-insert...
Page 130: Deleting Pictures
ERROR Voice memo file is corrupt. The voice memo can not be played back. Camera malfunction. Contact a FUJIFILM dealer. _CAN NOTCROP An attempt was made to crop a _]_ picture. These pictures can not be cropped. The picture selected...
Page 131 l,'!/_rp_nq ?_ssaq_: sap_'JD spJays IMovies and some pictures created with other devices An attempt was made to print a movie, a pic- can not be printed. If the picture was created with CANNOTBEPRINTED ture not created with the camera, or a picture camera, check the printer...
Page 132: Glossary
I Glossary Digital z oom:Unlike optical zoom, digital zoom does not increasetile amount of visible detail. Instead,details vis- 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 __ or] a memory card.
Page 133 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. The number of exposures or length remaining may not diminish at an even rate.
Page 134: Specifications
Specifications Model Digital Camera FinePix $2900 series Effective pixels 14 million V2s-in., square-pixel CCD with primary color filter Storage media SD/SDHC memory cards (see page 10) Filesystem Compliant with Design Rule for Camera File System (DCF), Exif 2.3, and Digital Print Order Format (DPOF)
Page 135 _pec #cat ons Metering 256-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 of V3EV (P,S, andA modes) Scenemodes (ZOOM BRACKETING), o_ (NATURAL & _), ql_ (NATURAL LIGHT), _ (PORTRAIT), (BABY MODE), ®...
Page 136 Flash Manual pop-up flash with CCD-metered auto flash control (using monitorpre flashes); e ffective range when sensitivity is set to AUTOis approx. 40cm 8m/1.3ft. 26.2ft. (wide angle)or 2.5m 4.4m/8.2 ft.-14.4ft. (telephoto); effective range in macro mode is approx. 30cm 3 m/1 ft. 9.8 ft. (wideangle)or 1.8 m 3 m/1 ft. 5.9 ft.
Page 137 _pec #c_s_tons A/VOUT(audi0/vide00utput) NTSCor PAL output with monaural sound HDMI output HDMI Mini Connector Digital input/output USB 2.0 High Speed; shares A/V OUT connector • AA alkaline batteries (x4) Power sources • AA lithium batteries (x4; available from third-party suppliers) •...
Page 138 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 tills manual. • Although tile monitor is manufactured using advanced...
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