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FujiFilm FinePix Z85 Owner's Manual

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BL01256-201

DIGITAL CAMERA

Before You Begin
FINEPIX Z85/Z90 Series
First Steps
Owner's Manual
Basic Photography and Playback
More on Photography
Thank you for your purchase
of this product.
This manual
More on Playback
describes how to use your
FUJIFILM digital camera and the
supplied software. Be sure that
Movies
you have read and understood
its contents and the warnings in
Connections
"For Your Safety" (
P
ii) before us-
ing the camera.
Menus
For information on related products, visit our website at
http://www.fujifilm.com/products/digital_cameras/index.html
Technical Notes
Troubleshooting
Appendix

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  • Page 1: Digital Camera

    Thank you for your purchase of this product. This manual More on Playback describes how to use your FUJIFILM digital camera and the supplied software. Be sure that Movies you have read and understood its contents and the warnings in Connections “For Your Safety”...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    For Your Safety For Your Safety • Read Instructions: All the safety and operat- ing instructions should be read before the appliance is operated. • Retain Instructions: The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. • Heed Warnings: All warnings on the ap- pliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

  • Page 3: For Your Safety

    Antennas Antennas Outdoor Antenna Grounding: If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the video product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built- up static charges. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No.

  • Page 4: Safety Notes

    These actions could damage the cord and cause a fi re or electric shock. If the cord is damaged, contact your FUJIFILM dealer. Do not place the camera on an unstable surface. This can cause the camera to fall or tip over and cause injury.
  • Page 5 Request regular internal testing and cleaning for your camera. Build-up of dust in your camera can cause a fi re or electric shock. Contact your FUJIFILM dealer to request internal clean- ing every two years. Please note that this service is not free of charge.
  • Page 6 For Your Safety The Battery and Power Supply Note: Check the type of battery used in your camera and read the appropriate sections. The following describes the proper use of batteries and how to prolong their life. Incor- rect use can shorten battery life or cause leak- age, overheating, fi...
  • Page 7 AC Power Adapters (Available Separately) AC Power Adapters (Available Separately) This section applies to all camera models. Use only FUJIFILM AC power adapters desig- nated for use with this camera. Other adapt- ers could damage the camera. • The AC power adapter is for indoor use only.
  • Page 8 LCD monitor to en- sure that the camera is functioning normally. FUJIFILM Corporation can not accept liability for damages or lost profi ts incurred as a result of product malfunction.
  • Page 9 About This Manual About This Manual Before using the camera, read this manual and the warnings in “For Your Safe- ty” (P ii). For information on specifi c topics, consult the sources below. Table of Contents ... Table of Contents ...P The “Table of Contents”...
  • Page 10 Frequently-Used Buttons Frequently-Used Buttons ■ ■ Recording Movies Recording Movies y Press the F button to shoot a movie. To end recording, press the F button again. ■ ■ Switching Shooting and Playback Modes Switching Shooting and Playback Modes Press the a button when shooting switches to the playback mode.

  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Table of Contents For Your Safety ...ii IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...ii Safety Notes ...iv About This Manual ...ix Frequently-Used Buttons ...x Before You Begin Before You Begin Symbols and Conventions ...1 Supplied Accessories ...1 Parts of the Camera ...2 Camera Displays (Touch Panel) ...3 Shooting ...3 Playback ...4...
  • Page 12 Table of Contents More on Playback More on Playback Playback Options ...40 Playback Zoom ...41 G Multi-Frame Playback ...42 e Deleting Pictures ...44 H Image Search...45 K PhotoBook Assist...47 Creating a PhotoBook...47 Viewing Photobooks ...48 Editing and Deleting Photobooks ...48 j Edit ...49 f COLLAGE ...50 C IMAGE ROTATE ...51...
  • Page 13 Using the Menus: Playback Mode ...74 Using the Playback Menu ...74 Playback Menu Options ...74 k PHOTOBOOK ASSIST ...74 l FAVORITES ...74 h PICTURE COMPARE ...74 b IMAGE SEARCH ...75 c EDIT ...75 I SLIDE SHOW ...75 D PROTECT ...76 E COPY ...77 A ERASE ...77 j MARK FOR UPLOAD TO ...78...
  • Page 14 Table of Contents Technical Notes Technical Notes Optional Accessories ...86 Printing ...86 Computer Related ...86 Audio/Visual ...86 Accessories from FUJIFILM...87 Caring for the Camera ...88 Storage and Use ...88 Water and Sand...88 Condensation ...88 Cleaning ...89 Traveling ...89 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Problems and Solutions ...90...

  • Page 15: Before You Begin Symbols And Conventions

    Before You Begin Before You Begin Symbols and Conventions Symbols and Conventions The following symbols are used in this manual: Q : This information should be read before use to ensure correct operation. R : Additional information that may be helpful when using the camera. P : Other pages in this manual on which related information may be found.

  • Page 16: Parts Of The Camera

    Parts of the Camera Parts of the Camera For more information, refer to the page listed to the right of each item. Zoom control ...21, 41 Shutter button ... 22 F (movie recording) button ...x, 56 Flash ... 35 Microphone ... 56 Lens ...

  • Page 17: Camera Displays (Touch Panel)

    Camera Displays (Touch Panel) Camera Displays (Touch Panel) The following types of indicator may be displayed during shooting and play- back. Indicators vary with camera settings. ■ Shooting 12 / 31 / 2050 12 / 31 / 2050 10:00 AM 10:00 AM 1600 MENU...

  • Page 18: Playback

    Parts of the Camera ■ Playback YouTube MENU Battery Level Battery Level Battery level is shown as follows: Indicator Indicator D (white) Battery partially discharged. C (white) Battery more than half discharged. B (red) Low battery. Charge as soon as possible. A (blinks red) Battery exhausted.

  • Page 19: The Touch Panel Display

    The Touch Panel Display The Touch Panel Display The touch panel display can be operated by tapping the display or gliding a fi nger over the panel. The panel responds to pressure; use a fi rm touch, but use excessive force. ■...

  • Page 20: Rotating The Camera

    The Touch Panel Display Rotating the Camera Rotating the Camera With some exceptions, the display in the monitor rotates 90 ° when the cam- era is in “tall” orientation. ■ Shooting MENU DISP MENU DISP Before You Begin...

  • Page 21: Playback

    ■ Playback Before You Begin MENU MENU DISP MENU DISP The Touch Panel Display...

  • Page 22: Touch Panel Icons

    The Touch Panel Display Touch Panel Icons Touch Panel Icons ■ Shooting Tap the icons in the shooting display to perform the operations listed below. The icons displayed vary with the options currently selected. Shooting mode: Choose a shooting mode ( 25).

  • Page 23: Playback

    ■ Playback Tap the icons in the playback display to perform the operations listed below. The icons displayed vary with the type of picture and the current playback mode. Delete: Delete the current picture ( 44). Image search: Find pictures 45).

  • Page 24: First Steps Charging The Battery

    First Steps First Steps Charging the Battery Charging the Battery The battery is not charged at shipment. Charge the battery before use. Place the battery in the supplied battery charger. Insert the battery in the orientation indicated by the CBD labels. The camera uses an NP-45A recharge- able battery.

  • Page 25: Inserting The Battery And A Memory Card

    Inserting the Battery and a Memory Card Inserting the Battery and a Memory Card Although the camera can store pictures in internal memory, optional SD, 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 Inserting the Battery and a Memory Card Insert the memory card. Holding the memory card in the orienta- tion shown at right, slide it in until it clicks into place at the back of the slot. Q Be sure card is in the correct orientation; do not insert at an angle or use force.
  • Page 27 Removing the Battery and Memory Card Removing the Battery and Memory Card Before removing the battery or memory card, turn the camera off and open the battery-chamber cover. To remove the battery, press the battery latch to the side, and slide the battery out of the camera as shown. To remove the memory card, press it in and release it slowly.

  • Page 28: Compatible Memory Cards

    Inserting the Battery and a Memory Card ■ Compatible Memory Cards 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/digital_cameras/compatibility/.
  • Page 29 • The data in internal memory may be erased or corrupted when the camera is re- paired. Please note that the repairer will be able to view pictures in internal memory. • Formatting a memory card or internal memory in the camera creates a folder in which pictures are stored.

  • Page 30: Turning The Camera On And Off

    Turning the Camera on and Off Turning the Camera on and Off Shooting Mode Shooting Mode To turn the camera on, open the lens cover fully. The camera turns off when the lens cover is closed. Camera on Playback Mode Playback Mode If the lens cover is closed, the camera can be turned on in playback mode...
  • Page 31 Turning the Camera on and Off Q Fingerprints and other marks on the lens can aff ect pictures. Keep the lens clean. Q Turning the camera off does not completely end the supply of power to the cam- era. R R Auto Power Off Auto Power Off...

  • Page 32: Basic Setup

    Basic Setup Basic Setup A language-selection dialog is displayed the fi rst 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 F DATE/TIME or L a options in the setup menu;...
  • Page 33 Tap a shooting mode. Tap OK to enter shooting mode when setup is com- plete. R R The Camera Clock The Camera Clock If the battery is removed for an extended period, the camera clock will be reset and the language-selection dialog will be displayed when the camera is turned on.

  • Page 34: Basic Photography And Playback

    Basic Photography and Playback Basic Photography and Playback Taking Pictures in Q Taking Pictures in This section describes how to take pictures in Q The camera automatically analyzes the composition and adjusts settings ap- propriately. Turn the camera on. Fully open the lens cover. Q shooting indicators will be displayed. Icon Icon This icon indicates that the camera continuously searches for faces to select the...
  • Page 35 Frame the picture. Use the zoom control to frame the picture in the display. MENU Zoom indicator Zoom out Holding the Camera Holding the Camera Hold the camera steady with both hands and brace your elbows against your sides. Shaking or unsteady hands can blur your shots.
  • Page 36 Taking Pictures in Q (Scene Recognition) Mode Focus. Press the shutter button halfway to focus. Double beep R The lens may make a noise when the camera focuses; this is normal. If the camera is able to focus, it will beep twice. If the camera is unable to focus, the focus frame will turn red, s will be displayed.
  • Page 37 Shoot. Smoothly press the shutter button the rest of the way down to take the picture. R If the subject is poorly lit, the fl ash may fi re when the pic- ture is taken. For information on using the fl ash when lighting is poor, see “N Using the Flash (Intelligent Flash)”...

  • Page 38: Viewing Pictures

    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. Press the a button. The most recent picture will be displayed. View additional pictures. Scroll left or right or tap 8 or 9. Press the shutter button or the B button to exit to shooting mode.

  • Page 39: More On Photography Shooting Mode

    More on Photography More on Photography Shooting Mode Shooting Mode Choose a shooting mode according to the scene or type of subject. Tap the shooting mode icon in the monitor and tap the icon for the desired mode. Mode Mode SCENE RECOGNITION SCENE RECOGNITION AUTO...

  • Page 40: B Auto

    Shooting Mode B AUTO AUTO Choose for crisp, clear snapshots. This mode is recom- mended in most situations. J TOUCH & SHOOT TOUCH & SHOOT Choose this mode to take pictures by touching the dis- play instead of pressing the shutter button. Touch any- where inside the “touch and shoot”...

  • Page 41: Sp Scene Position

    SP SCENE POSITION SCENE POSITION The camera off ers a choice of “scenes, ” each adapted to particular shooting conditions or a specifi c type of sub- ject. Choose from the following options: Scene Scene L L PORTRAIT PORTRAIT Choose for portraits. Z PORTRAIT ENHANCER PORTRAIT ENHANCER Choose for a smooth skin eff...

  • Page 42: Motion Panorama

    Shooting Mode r MOTION PANORAMA MOTION PANORAMA Follow an on-screen guide to take photos that will auto- matically be joined to form a panorama. Tap y and select the pan direction. Take a photograph. Exposure and white balance for the panorama are set with the fi...
  • Page 43 Take the last shot as described in Step 3. R To end shooting and create a panorama after the fi rst or second shot, tap OK after completing Step 2 or Step 3 and proceed to Step 5. Tap OK to save the picture. Q Panoramas are created from multiple frames.

  • Page 44: D/C Natural Light / Natural & N

    Shooting Mode D / / C C NATURAL LIGHT / NATURAL & NATURAL LIGHT / NATURAL & N N Choose D NATURAL LIGHT or C NATURAL & N. Option Option Capture natural light indoors, under low light, or where the fl ash can not be D NATURAL LIGHT NATURAL LIGHT used.

  • Page 45: P Program Ae

    P PROGRAM AE PROGRAM AE The camera sets exposure automatically. More on Photography Shooting Mode HOME SHOOTING MODE Scene Recognition AUTO Touch&Shoot Touch&Track Natural Light BACK Motion Scene Position Panorama Natural&Flash Program AE...

  • Page 46: Focus Lock

    Focus Lock Focus Lock To compose photographs with off -center subjects: Focus: Position the subject in the focus frame (U) and press the shutter button halfway to lock fo- cus and exposure. Focus and exposure will remain locked while the shutter button is pressed halfway (AF/AE lock).
  • Page 47 Autofocus Autofocus Although the camera boasts a high-precision autofocus system, it may be unable to focus on the subjects listed below. If the camera is unable to focus, focus on another subject at the same distance and use focus lock to recompose the photograph. •...

  • Page 48: Exposure Compensation

    d Exposure Compensation Exposure Compensation To adjust exposure compensation when photograph- ing very bright, very dark, or high-contrast subjects, tap MENU to display the shooting menu and select d EXP. COMPENSATION (P 69). Tap e or f to choose an ex- posure compensation value and then tap OK.

  • Page 49: N Using The Flash (Intelligent Flash)

    N Using the Flash (Intelligent Flash) Using the Flash (Intelligent Flash) When the fl ash 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 eff...
  • Page 50 Using the Flash (Intelligent Flash) R If the fl ash will fi re, p will be displayed when the shutter button is pressed halfway. At slow shutter speeds, k will appear in the display to warn that pictures may be blurred;...

  • Page 51: Using The Self-Timer

    h Using the Self-Timer Using the Self-Timer To use the self-timer, tap the self-timer icon and choose from the following options: MENU Option Option The camera starts the timer when it detects two portrait subjects close together. to choose how close the subjects must be together before the timer (COUPLE TIME) starts (the more hearts, the closer the subjects must be together).

  • Page 52: F Macro Mode (Close-Ups)

    F Macro Mode (Close-ups) Macro Mode (Close-ups) For close-ups, tap the macro mode icon and select F. When macro mode is in eff ect, the camera focuses on subjects near the center of the frame. Use the zoom control to compose pictures (P 21). MENU To exit macro mode, tap the macro mode icon and select H.

  • Page 53: Intelligent Face Detection

    b Intelligent Face Detection Intelligent Face Detection Intelligent Face Detection sets focus and exposure for human faces anywhere in the frame, preventing the camera from focusing on the background in group portraits. Choose for shots that emphasize portrait subjects. To use Intelligent Face Detection, tap MENU to display the shooting menu and select on for TION ( 73).

  • Page 54: More On Playback Playback Options

    More on Playback More on Playback Playback Options Playback Options To view the most recent picture in the LCD monitor, press the a button. Scroll left or right or tap 8 or 9 to view additional pic- tures. R Pictures taken using other cameras are indicated by a m (“gift image”) icon during playback.

  • Page 55: Playback Zoom

    Playback Zoom Playback Zoom To zoom a picture in or out: Display the picture full screen and tap the picture to display the k icon. Tap the k icon. Zoom controls will be displayed; tap k to zoom in or n to zoom out (you can also select i with the camera zoom control to display the zoom slider and use the zoom control to zoom in and out, or tap the display to zoom in on the se-...

  • Page 56: G Multi-Frame Playback

    Playback Options G Multi-Frame Playback Multi-Frame Playback To view pictures nine at a time, tap G in single-frame view. The number of pictures displayed changes each time you tap G (you can also select j with the camera zoom control to increase the number of pictures displayed or i to decrease the number of pictures).
  • Page 57 In 9- and 16-frame views, scroll left or right or tap 6, 7, 8, or 9 to view more pictures. BACK Tap a picture to view it full screen. Rotating the Camera Rotating the Camera When the camera is held in “tall” (portrait) orientation, the highlighted picture appears at the top of the display.

  • Page 58: Deleting Pictures

    e e Deleting Pictures Deleting Pictures To delete individual pictures, multiple selected pictures, or all pictures, tap MENU during playback to display the playback menu, select A ERASE (P 77), and choose from the options below. Note that deleted pictures can not be recovered.

  • Page 59: H Image Search

    H Image Search Image Search Search for pictures. Tap the H icon in single-frame view. Choose from the following options: Option Option BY DATE BY DATE Search by date. BY FACE BY FACE Search for faces from the face recognition database. BY BY I I FAVORITES FAVORITES Search by rating (P 74).
  • Page 60 H Image Search The large preview to the left of the thumbnails is the current picture. To view the current picture full frame, tap the preview or tap OK. 05/31/2050 BACK 05/31/2050 08/20/2050 to scroll through the pictures that match the search condi- tions or tap to view them in a slide show (P 75).

  • Page 61: K Photobook Assist

    K PhotoBook Assist PhotoBook Assist Create books from your favorite photos. Creating a PhotoBook Creating a PhotoBook Tap the K icon in single-frame view. R Photobook assist can also be accessed from the playback menu (P 74). Tap NEW BOOK. Tap one of the following to choose pictures for the new book.

  • Page 62: Viewing Photobooks

    K PhotoBook Assist Tap COMPLETE PHOTOBOOK (to select all photos or all photos matching the specifi ed search condi- tions for the book, choose SELECT ALL). The new book will be added to the list in the photobook assist menu. Q Books can contain up to 300 pictures.

  • Page 63: Edit

    j Edit Edit To edit pictures, tap MENU during playback to display the playback menu, select j Tap 6 or 7 to scroll through the menu and tap an op- tion to select it. Option Option f COLLAGE COLLAGE Create collages (P 50). C IMAGE ROTATE IMAGE ROTATE Rotate pictures (P 51).

  • Page 64: Collage

    j Edit f COLLAGE COLLAGE Selecting f COLLAGE displays a selection of collage templates. Tap the desired template for the collage. Tap a frame in the template and then tap a picture at the right side of the display to place it in the selected frame (you can also select a picture fi...

  • Page 65: C Image Rotate

    C IMAGE ROTATE IMAGE ROTATE This option rotates pictures for display on the camera. It has no eff ect on pic- tures displayed on a computer or other device. Tap the left and right arrows (8 and 9) to select the picture you wish to rotate.

  • Page 66: O Resize

    j Edit O RESIZE RESIZE Create small copies of pictures. Tap the left and right arrows (8 and 9) to select the picture you wish to resize. Tap an icon to copy the picture at the selected size. The sizes available vary with the size of the original image.

  • Page 67: L Movie Trimming

    L MOVIE TRIMMING MOVIE TRIMMING Remove opening or ending footage to create an edited copy of the current movie. Display the desired movie. Select L MOVIE TRIMMING in the playback menu. To remove footage from the start of the copy, proceed to Step 3; otherwise, proceed to Step 4. Tap x to begin playback and tap y to pause when the new opening frame is reached.

  • Page 68: P Movie Join

    j Edit P MOVIE JOIN MOVIE JOIN Add existing footage to the end of the current movie to create an edited copy. Display the desired movie. Select P MOVIE JOIN in the playback menu. Tap g or h to highlight a movie. Tap OK to add the highlighted footage to the end of the current movie and save the resulting copy, or tap BACK to exit without creating a copy.

  • Page 69: Viewing Panoramas

    Viewing Panoramas Viewing Panoramas To view a panorama, display in single-frame view and tap MENU Horizontal panoramas are displayed from left to right. The following opera- tions can be performed during playback: Operation Operation Tap z to end playback. End playback End playback Pause playback Tap y to pause playback.

  • Page 70: Movies

    Movies Movies Recording Movies Recording Movies Press F to shoot a movie. During recording, y REC and the time remaining will be dis- played and sound will be recorded via the built-in microphone (be careful not to cover the micro- phone during recording).

  • Page 71: Movie Frame Size

    Q Do not open the battery chamber during shooting or while a movie is being re- corded to a memory. Failure to observe this precaution could prevent the movie from being played back. Q Vertical or horizontal streaks may appear in movies containing very bright subjects. This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction.

  • Page 72: Viewing Movies

    Viewing Movies Viewing Movies During playback, movies are displayed as shown at right. to begin playback. The following operations can be performed: Operation Operation Tap z to end playback. End playback End playback Pause playback Tap y to pause playback. Tap x to resume. Pause playback Q Do not cover the speaker during playback.

  • Page 73: Connections Printing Pictures Via Usb

    Connections Connections Printing Pictures via USB Printing Pictures via USB If the printer supports PictBridge, the camera can be connected directly to the printer as shown below and pictures can be printed without fi rst being copied to a computer. Note that depending on the printer, not all the functions described below may be supported.
  • Page 74 Printing Pictures via USB Tap OK to start printing. Printing can be interrupted by tapping STOP, but note that some printers may not respond immediately. If the printer stops before printing is complete, turn the camera off and then on again. After confi...

  • Page 75: Viewing Pictures On A Computer

    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 until installation is complete.
  • Page 76 Viewing Pictures on a Computer Exit any applications that may be running and insert the installer CD in a CD-ROM drive. Windows 7/Windows Vista Windows 7/Windows Vista If an AutoPlay dialog is displayed, click SETUP.EXE. A “User Account Control” dialog will then be displayed; click Yes (Windows 7) or Allow (Windows Vista). The installer will start automatically;...

  • Page 77: Macintosh: Installing Finepixviewer

    Macintosh: Installing FinePixViewer Macintosh: Installing FinePixViewer Confi rm that the computer meets the following system requirements: PowerPC or Intel Pre-installed copies of Mac OS X version 10.3.9–10.6 (visit http://www.fujifilm. OS OS com/support/digital_cameras/compatibility/ for more information) 256 MB or more A minimum of 200 MB required for installation with 400 MB available when...
  • Page 78 Viewing Pictures on a Computer 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 79: Connecting The Camera

    Connecting the Camera Connecting the Camera If the pictures you wish to copy are stored on a memory card, insert the card into the camera. R Windows users may require the Windows CD when starting the software for the fi rst time. Q Loss of power during transfer could result in loss of data or damage to internal memory or the memory card.
  • Page 80 Viewing Pictures on a Computer For more information on using the supplied software, start the application and select the appropriate option from the Help menu. Q If a memory card containing 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 81 Uninstalling the Supplied Software Uninstalling the Supplied Software Only uninstall the supplied software when it is no longer required or before begin- ning reinstallation. After quitting the software and disconnecting the camera, drag the “FinePixViewer” folder from “Applications” into the Trash and select Empty Trash in the Finder menu (Macintosh), or open the control panel and use “Programs and Features”...

  • Page 82: Menus

    Menus Menus Using the Menus: Shooting Mode Using the Menus: Shooting Mode Use the shooting menu to adjust shooting settings. The options available vary with the shooting mode selected. Using the Shooting Menu Using the Shooting Menu To view the shooting menu, tap the MENU icon when the camera is in shooting mode.

  • Page 83: Shooting Menu Options

    Shooting Menu Options Shooting Menu Options d EXP. COMPENSATION EXP. COMPENSATION Adjust exposure ( 34). N ISO Control the camera’s sensitivity to light. Higher values can reduce blur; note, however, that mot- tling may appear in pictures taken at high sensitivities. Bright Bright Less noticeable...

  • Page 84: O Image Size

    Using the Menus: Shooting Mode O IMAGE SIZE IMAGE SIZE Choose the image size and aspect ratio at which pictures are recorded. Large pictures can be printed at large sizes with no drop in quality, while small pictures require less memory, allowing more pictures to be recorded. Size Versus Aspect Ratio Size Versus Aspect Ratio Option...

  • Page 85: T Image Quality

    T IMAGE QUALITY IMAGE QUALITY Choose how much image fi les are compressed. Option Option FINE FINE Low compression. Select for higher image quality. NORMAL NORMAL High compression. Select this option to store more pictures. P FINEPIX COLOR FINEPIX COLOR Enhance contrast and color saturation or take pictures in black and white.

  • Page 86: D White Balance

    Using the Menus: Shooting Mode D WHITE BALANCE WHITE BALANCE For natural colors, choose a setting that matches the light source. Option Option AUTO AUTO White balance adjusted automatically. For subjects in direct sunlight. For subjects in the shade. Use under “daylight” fl uorescent lights. Use under “warm white”...

  • Page 87: Face Detection

    b FACE DETECTION FACE DETECTION Choose whether the camera automatically detects and sets focus and exposure for human por- trait subjects (P 39). V MOVIE QUALITY MOVIE QUALITY Choose a frame size for movies ( c BEST FRAMING BEST FRAMING Choose ON to display a framing guide.

  • Page 88: Using The Menus: Playback Mode

    Using the Menus: Playback Mode Using the Menus: Playback Mode The playback menu is used to manage the pictures in internal memory or on the memory card. Using the Playback Menu Using the Playback Menu To view the playback menu, tap the MENU icon dur- ing playback.

  • Page 89: Image Search

    b IMAGE SEARCH IMAGE SEARCH Search for pictures (P 45). c EDIT EDIT Retouch pictures (P 49). I SLIDE SHOW SLIDE SHOW View pictures in an automated slide show. After choosing the background music and display format, tap a to view the slide show in “wide” (landscape) orientation or U to view the show in “tall”...

  • Page 90: D Protect

    Using the Menus: Playback Mode D PROTECT PROTECT Protect pictures from accidental deletion. Tap D in the playback menu. Tap one of the following options: • FRAME: Protect selected pictures. Tap 8 or 9 to select the desired picture. Tap D to protect the picture.

  • Page 91: E Copy

    E COPY COPY Copy pictures from internal memory to a memory card. Tap E in the playback menu. Tap one of the following options: • a INTERNAL MEMORY y b CARD: Copy pictures from internal memory to a memory card. •...

  • Page 92: Mark For Upload To

    Using the Menus: Playback Mode j MARK FOR UPLOAD TO MARK FOR UPLOAD TO Select pictures for upload to YouTube or Facebook using MyFinePix Studio (Windows only). ■ ■ Selecting Pictures for Upload Selecting Pictures for Upload Tap j in the playback menu. Tap YouTube to select movies for upload to YouTube, FACEBOOK to select photos and mov- ies for upload to Facebook.

  • Page 93: Silent Mode

    o SILENT MODE SILENT MODE Select ON to disable the speaker and fl ash in situations in which camera sounds or lights may be unwelcome (note that the fl ash will still fi re in C mode). M SET-UP SET-UP Display the setup menu ( Menus 80).

  • Page 94: The Setup Menu

    The Setup Menu The Setup Menu Using the Setup Menu Using the Setup Menu Tap the MENU icon to display the menu for the current mode. Tap SET (setup). Tap 6 or 7 to display the desired menu item and tap to select. Tap the desired option.

  • Page 95: Bframe No

    B FRAME NO. FRAME NO. New pictures are stored in image fi les named using a four-digit fi le number assigned by adding one to the last fi le number used. The fi le number is displayed during playback as shown at right. B FRAME NO.

  • Page 96: D Digital Zoom

    The Setup Menu D DIGITAL ZOOM DIGITAL ZOOM If ON is selected, selecting i at the maximum optical zoom position will trigger digital zoom, further magnifying the image. The Zoom Indicator The Zoom Indicator DIGITAL ZOOM DIGITAL ZOOM on DIGITAL ZOOM DIGITAL ZOOM off...

  • Page 97: I Volume

    I VOLUME VOLUME Adjust volume for the shutter, controls, and playback. Tap an option and choose a volume, either by selecting an option in a menu (shutter and control volume) or by tapping a setting between OFF and 10 (playback volume). Tap OK when settings are complete. b SOUND SOUND Choose the sounds used for the shutter, at startup, and for camera controls.

  • Page 98: L A

    The Setup Menu Choose a language (P 18). M AUTO POWER OFF AUTO POWER OFF Choose the length of time before the camera turns off automatically when no operations are performed. Shorter times increase battery life; if OFF is selected, the camera must be turned off...

  • Page 99: Autorotate Pb

    m AUTOROTATE PB AUTOROTATE PB Choose ON to automatically rotate “tall” (portrait-orientation) pictures during playback. O BACKGROUND COLOR BACKGROUND COLOR Choose a color scheme. E LCD MODE LCD MODE Choose whether the display automatically dims to save power. R RESET RESET Tap OK to reset all settings except F DATE/TIME and N TIME DIFFERENCE to default values.

  • Page 100: Technical Notes Optional Accessories

    Technical Notes Technical Notes Optional Accessories Optional Accessories The camera supports a wide range of accessories from FUJIFILM and other manufacturers. ■ Printing USB cable (supplied) PictBridge-compatible printer Printer ■ Computer Related USB cable (supplied) SD card slot or card reader Computer * Available separately.

  • Page 101: Accessories From Fujifilm

    Accessories from FUJIFILM 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/digital_ cameras/index.html. Rechargeable Rechargeable NP-45A: Additional large-capacity NP-45A recharge-...

  • Page 102: Caring For The Camera

    Caring for the Camera Caring for the Camera To ensure continued enjoyment of the product, observe the following pre- cautions. Storage and Use Storage and Use If the camera will not be used for an extended period, remove the battery and memory card.

  • Page 103: Cleaning

    Any remaining stains can be removed by wiping gently with a piece of FUJIFILM lens-cleaning paper to which a small amount of lens- cleaning fl uid has been applied. Care should be taken to avoid scratching the lens or LCD monitor.

  • Page 104: Troubleshooting Problems And Solutions

    Purchase a new battery. If the battery still fails to charge, contact your FUJIFILM dealer. life. Purchase a new battery. If the battery still fails to charge, contact your FUJIFILM dealer.
  • Page 105 Menus and Displays Problem Problem Menus and displays are Menus and displays are Select ENGLISH Select ENGLISH for for L not in English. not in English. Shooting Problem Problem • • Memory is full Memory is full: Insert a new memory card or delete pictures ( •...
  • Page 106 Problems and Solutions Problem Problem • • The subject’s face is obscured by sunglasses, a hat, long hair, or other objects The subject’s face is obscured by sunglasses, a hat, long hair, or other objects: Remove the obstructions. the obstructions. •...
  • Page 107 Problem Problem • • The lens is dirty The lens is dirty: Clean the lens ( • • The lens is blocked The lens is blocked: Keep objects away from the lens ( • • s s is displayed during shooting and the focus frame is displayed in red Pictures are blurred.
  • Page 108 Problems and Solutions Playback Problem Problem Pictures are grainy. Pictures are grainy. The pictures were taken with a diff erent make or model of camera. The pictures were taken with a diff erent make or model of camera. Playback zoom is unavail- Playback zoom is unavail- The pictures were created using O The pictures were created using...
  • Page 109 P 10) or insert a fully-charged spare battery : Charge the battery (P 10) or insert a fully-charged spare battery P 11). If the problem persists, contact your FUJIFILM dealer. 11). If the problem persists, contact your FUJIFILM dealer. P 79).

  • Page 110: Warning Messages And Displays

    The memory card contacts require cleaning: Clean the contacts with a soft, dry cloth. If the message is repeated, format the card ( the message is repeated, format the card (P • • Camera malfunction Camera malfunction: Contact a FUJIFILM dealer. PROTECTED CARD PROTECTED CARD The memory card is locked. Unlock the card ( The memory card is locked.

  • Page 111: Warning Messages And Displays

    • • Memory card error or connection error Memory card error or connection error: Reinsert the card or turn the camera off and then on again. If the message persists, contact a FUJIFILM dealer. on again. If the message persists, contact a FUJIFILM dealer.
  • Page 112 Warning Messages and Displays Warning Warning The camera has run out of frame numbers (current frame number is 999-9999). Format the The camera has run out of frame numbers (current frame number is 999-9999). Format the FRAME NO. FULL FRAME NO. FULL memory card and select memory card and select RENEW bering to 100-0001, then select CONTINUOUS...
  • Page 113 Warning Warning A connection error occurred while pictures were being printed or copied to a computer or other A connection error occurred while pictures were being printed or copied to a computer or other COMMUNICATION ERROR COMMUNICATION ERROR device. Confi rm that the device is turned on and that the USB cable is connected. device.

  • Page 114: Appendix

    Appendix Appendix Tips and Tricks Tips and Tricks The following tips and tricks will help you get the most from your camera. Battery Performance Battery Performance Choose the following settings for improved battery performance: • B SHOOTING MODE (P 25): AUTO •...
  • Page 115 Intelligent Face Detection Intelligent Face Detection When ON is selected for b FACE DETECTION (P 39), you can: • Zoom in on faces when ZOOM(CONTINUOUS) is selected for A IM- Shooting Shooting AGE DISP. (P 80). • Remove red-eye by selecting ON for Face Detection and red-eye re- moval.
  • Page 116 Tips and Tricks Pro Tips Pro Tips • To photograph the same scene both with and without the fl ash, select C NATURAL & N for B SHOOTING MODE (P 30). Use h PICTURE COMPARE (P 74) to compare the two shots.

  • Page 117: Internal Memory/Memory Card Capacity

    Internal Memory/Memory Card Capacity Internal Memory/Memory Card Capacity The following table shows the recording time or number of pictures available at diff erent image sizes. All fi gures are approximate; fi le size varies with the scene recorded, producing wide variations in the number of fi les that can be stored.

  • Page 118: Specifi Cations

    Specifi cations Specifi cations System Model Model Digital Camera FinePix Z85/Z90 Series Digital Camera FinePix Z85/Z90 Series Eff ective pixels Eff ective pixels 14.2 million 14.2 million     -in., square-pixel CCD with primary color fi lter -in., square-pixel CCD with primary color fi lter...
  • Page 119 System Sensitivity Sensitivity Standard output sensitivity equivalent to ISO 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200; AUTO Standard output sensitivity equivalent to ISO 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200; AUTO Metering Metering 256-segment 256-segment t t hrough- Exposure control Exposure control Programmed AE Programmed AE Exposure compensation –2 EV –...
  • Page 120 Specifi cations System Off , 2 sec., 10 sec., a Self-timer Self-timer Off , 2 sec., 10 sec., Flash Flash Auto fl ash; eff ective range when sensitivity is set to AUTO Auto fl ash; eff ective range when sensitivity is set to 10.1 ft.
  • Page 121 Power supply/other Power supply Power supply NP-45A rechargeable battery NP-45A rechargeable battery Battery life (approximate Battery life (approximate number of frames that can number of frames that can NP-45A (type supplied with camera) NP-45A (type supplied with camera) be taken with a fully-charged be taken with a fully-charged battery) battery)
  • Page 122 Specifi cations NP-45A rechargeable battery Nominal voltage Nominal voltage DC 3.7 V DC 3.7 V Nominal capacity Nominal capacity 720 mAh 720 mAh Operating temperature 0 °C – +40 °C/+32 °F – +104 °F Operating temperature 0 °C – +40 °C/+32 °F – +104 °F Dimensions (W ×...
  • Page 123 ■ ■ Notices Notices • Specifi cations subject to change without notice. FUJIFILM shall not be held liable for damages resulting from errors in this manual. • Although the LCD monitor is manufactured using advanced high-precision technol- ogy, small bright points and anomalous colors may appear, particularly in the vicinity of text.
  • Page 124 7-3, AKASAKA 9-CHOME, MINATO-KU, TOKYO 107-0052, JAPAN http://www.fujifilm.com/products/digital_cameras/index.html...
  • Page 125 Restrictions on Camera Settings Restrictions on Camera Settings The options available in each shooting mode are listed below. Option Option ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ B OFF ✔...

  • Page 126: Restrictions On Camera Settings

    Restrictions on Camera Settings Option Option ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ FINE FINE NORMAL ✔...

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