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FujiFilm FinePix 6900 Zoom Owner's Manual

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  • Page 2: Warning

    Warning To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The graphical symbols are located on the bottom of the case.
  • Page 3 Notes on the Grant: To comply with Part 15 of the FCC rules, this product must be used with a Fujifilm-specified ferrite-core video cable, USB cable, and DC supply cord. For customers in Canada...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Warning ... 2 Preface ... 6 Camera Features and Accessories ... 7 Nomenclature ... 8 Shutter Speed and Aperture Setting Displays ... 13 1 Getting Ready ATTACHING THE LENS CAP AND SHOULDER STRAP ... 14 Using the Lens Cap Holder ... 15 LOADING THE BATTERY ...
  • Page 5 SELF-TIMER PHOTOGRAPHY ... 62 PHOTOGRAPHY INFORMATION ... 64 PHOTOGRAPHY MENU PHOTOGRAPHY MENU OPERATION ... 65 FLASH BRIGHTNESS ADJUSTMENT ... 66 SETTING THE WHITE BALANCE ... 66 Custom White Balance Setting ... 67 PHOTOMETRY ... 69 SETTING THE SENSITIVITY ... 70 AUTO BRACKETING ...

  • Page 6: Preface

    I Notes on Copyright Images recorded using your digital camera system cannot be used in ways that infringe copyright laws without the consent of the owner, unless intended only for personal use. Note that...

  • Page 7: Camera Features And Accessories

    Camera Features and Accessories Features The newly developed “Super CCD” (featuring a total of 3.3 million pixels) used in the FinePix6900 ZOOM provides ultra- high resolution image file with 6.03 million (2832 × 2128) pixels. 6× optical zoom that uses aspherical lenses for superb optical performance Maximum 4.4×...

  • Page 8: Nomenclature

    Nomenclature ✽ Refer to the pages in parentheses for more details...
  • Page 9 AE - L (AE lock )button (P.56) ( Focus Check)button (P.59) EVF / LCD(viewfinder/monitor selector )button ( P.24 ,33) Viewfinder(EVF) DISP button(P.32,37) SHIFT button ( P.97, 102) LCD monitor BACK button Tripod mount Battery cover ( P.16) 4-direction( ) button MENU /OK button Command dial Strap mount( P.14)
  • Page 10 Nomenclature Flash control sensor Flash (P.51) Flash pop-up button (P.51) Lens Focusing mode selector switch ( P.24,58) Zoom button (P.25) T : Telephoto W: Wide-angle ( Exposure compensation ) (AF/Custom white balance) button DIGITAL (USB ) socket Video out socket DC IN 5V ( power input) socket Terminal cover INFO (information check ) button...
  • Page 11 Mode switch POWER button Mode switch (P.24, 33) Mode dial Shutter-priority auto Programed auto Auto (P.24,42) Scene Position (P.42) Movie ( P.48) (P.21) (P.44) (P.44) Photography mode (P.24) Playback mode (P.33) Aperture - priority auto (P.44) Manual (P.46) Setup (P.95)
  • Page 12 Nomenclature Example of Monitor Text Display : Shooting Photography mode Self-Timer photography Continuous shooting Flash mode Macro Manual focus Focus indicator Example of Monitor Text Display : Playback File size / Image quality Zoom bar Shutter speed AE lock Aperture setting display Playback mode Protection DPOF...

  • Page 13: Shutter Speed And Aperture Setting Displays

    Shutter Speed and Aperture Setting Displays If you exceed the control range for a photography mode (as with a scene that is extremely overexposed or underexposed), the shutter speed or aperture is displayed in red on the screen. For dimly lit scenes, “----” is displayed on the screen as the shutter speed and aperture setting. When this occurs, press the shutter button down halfway so that the camera takes the measurements and displays the settings.

  • Page 14: Getting Ready

    ATTACHING THE LENS CAP AND SHOULDER STRAP Getting Ready ➀ ➀ Pull the lens cap cord through the strap mount. ➁ Fit and remove the lens cap by squeezing the left and right sides of the cap. Attach the lens cap cord to avoid losing the lens cap. ➁...

  • Page 15: Using The Lens Cap Holder

    Attach the shoulder strap to the strap mounts. After attaching the shoulder strap, check carefully that the strap is firmly secured. Attaching the shoulder strap incorrectly could result in the camera being dropped. Using the Lens Cap Holder To prevent the lens cap from appearing in the shot when you take pictures, attach the lens cap to the lens cap holder.

  • Page 16: Loading The Battery

    LOADING THE BATTERY ➀ ➀ Slide the battery cover and lift it open. ➁ Insert the battery in the direction indicated by the arrow “ ” on the battery. Do not use excessive force to open the battery cover. When replacing the battery, always switch the camera off beforehand.

  • Page 17: Charging The Battery

    “DC IN 5V” socket. Then plug the AC power adapter into a power outlet. Problems arising from the use of products other than genuine FUJIFILM products are not covered by your warranty. See P.116, 117 for additional notes on the AC power adapter.

  • Page 18: Using The Ac Power Adapter

    “DC IN 5V” socket. Then plug the AC power adapter into a power outlet. Problems arising through the use of products other than genuine FUJIFILM products are not covered by your warranty. See P.116 for additional notes on the AC power...

  • Page 19: Loading The Smartmedia

    Images cannot be recorded or erased if a write- protect sticker is affixed to the SmartMedia. Operation of this camera is only guaranteed when it is used with FUJIFILM SmartMedia. Some 3.3V SmartMedia are labelled as “3V” or “ID” cards.

  • Page 20: Removing The Smartmedia

    REMOVING THE SmartMedia ➀ ➀ Check that the indicator lamp is green and switch the camera off (➡P.21). ➁ Open the slot cover. Never open the SmartMedia slot cover while the camera is switched on.This could destroy the image data or damage the SmartMedia itself.

  • Page 21: Switching On And Off

    SWITCHING ON AND OFF Press the “ ” (Power) button to switch the camera on and off. When you switch the camera on, the indicator lamp turns green. If the date has been cleared, a confirmation message appears. : Switches to the DATE/TIME setting screen (➡P.23).

  • Page 22: Setting The Date And Time

    SETTING THE DATE AND TIME ➀ ➀ Set the Mode switch to “ dial to “ ”. The SET–UP screen appears on the monitor. If the date was cleared and you selected “SET DATE/TIME”, proceed from step ➁ ➀ ➁ ”...
  • Page 23 Use the “ ” button to select the desired item and then use the “ ” and “ ” buttons to correct the setting. If you hold down “ ” or “ ”, the numbers change continuously. When the time displayed passes “12:00:00”, the AM/PM setting automatically switches.

  • Page 24: Basic Photography

    Basic TAKING PICTURES ( AUTO MODE ) Photography ➀ ➀ Set the Mode switch to “ ➂ Mode dial to “ ”. Then slide the focus mode selector switch to “AF”. Effective Photography Range Wide-angle: Approx. 50 cm (1.6 ft.) to infinity Telephoto : Approx.
  • Page 25 Put your arm through the shoulder strap so that the strap is looped around your shoulder. Hold the camera grip with your right hand and use your left hand to support the camera (lens) securely. Use of the automatic flash is recommended (➡P.52). Moving the camera when you take a picture can result in a blurred image.

  • Page 26: Taking Pictures ( Auto Mode)

    TAKING PICTURES ( AUTO MODE ) Frame the shot so that the subject fills the entire AF (Auto Focus) frame. If the subject is not in the AF frame, use AE/AF lock to take the picture (➡P.30). Short double- beep When you press the shutter button down halfway, the camera emits a short double-beep and focuses on your subject.
  • Page 27 Beep If you press the shutter button down halfway and then press the shutter button down fully without releasing it, the camera beeps once and takes the picture. The “ ” icon then appears on the screen and the shot is recorded as an image file. When the “...

  • Page 28: I Indicator Lamp Display

    TAKING PICTURES ( AUTO MODE ) I Indicator Lamp Display Color Status Ready to shoot. AF/AE in progress or camera Green shake/AF warning. Flashing Recording to SmartMedia (the next picture can be taken). Image being recorded onto the SmartMedia (the next picture cannot be taken).

  • Page 29: Number Of Available Frames

    Number of Available Frames The number of available shots appears on the screen. See P.97 for information on changing the File size and Quality setting. At shipment, the default settings are Size) and NORMAL (for Quality). IStandard number of shots per SmartMedia Because the amount of data recorded varies depending on the subject, the number of available shots may not decrease when recording ends, or may decrease by 2 frames.

  • Page 30: Using Af/Ae Lock

    USING AF/AE LOCK In a shot with this type of composition, the subjects (two people in this case) are not in the AF frame. If the shot is taken at this point, the subjects will not be in focus. Check that the focus mode selector switch is set to “AF”. AF (Autofocus)/AE (Autoexposure) Lock On the FinePix6900 ZOOM, pressing the shutter button down half way locks the focus and exposure settings (AF and AE lock).
  • Page 31 Short double- beep Press and hold the shutter button down halfway (AF/AE lock). The AF frame on the screen becomes smaller and the camera determines the shutter speed and aperture setting. Beep With the shutter button still held down halfway (AF/AE lock), move the camera back to the original image and press the shutter button down fully.

  • Page 32: Framing Guideline Function

    FRAMING GUIDELINE FUNCTION Text displayed Framing Guideline displayed No text displayed This function can be selected in the “ ” photography modes. The • • screen display changes each time you press the “DISP” button. Press the “DISP” button to display the framing guideline.

  • Page 33: Viewing Your Images (Playback)

    Images That Can be Viewed on the FinePix6900 ZOOM You can use this camera to view (excluding some uncompressed data) images recorded on an FinePix6900 ZOOM or images recorded onto a 3.3V SmartMedia using a FUJIFILM FinePix series, MX series and DX series digital camera.

  • Page 34: Fast Forwarding Images

    FAST FORWARDING IMAGES You can fast forward through the frames by holding down “ ” or “ 1 second during playback. During fast forward, 3 frames are shown ” button for about together in miniature on the monitor. When you stop fast forward, the image enclosed in the frame is displayed on the monitor as a single image.

  • Page 35: Playback Zoom

    PLAYBACK ZOOM Zoom bar Pressing “ ” or “ ” during single-frame playback zooms in or out on the still image. A “zoom bar” is displayed during zooming. Zoom scales: 2832 × 2128 pixel images: Max 18× 2048 × 1536 pixel images: Max 13× 1280 ×...

  • Page 36: Saving Trimmed Images

    PLAYBACK ZOOM Saving Trimmed Images After you use the playback zoom, press the “MENU/OK” button to trim the image. The size of the saved image varies depending on the zoom scale. In VGA mode, “TRIMMING ” is displayed in yellow. At resolutions below VGA, “TRIMMING no longer displayed.

  • Page 37: Multi-Frame Playback

    MULTI-FRAME PLAYBACK Normal playback No text displayed Multi-frame playback The displayed playback mode switches each time you press the “DISP” button. Press the “DISP” button to switch to multi-frame playback (9-frame). The text displayed on screen disappears after about 3 seconds. Multi-frame playback cannot be used at the same time as playback zoom.

  • Page 38: Erasing Single Frame

    ERASING SINGLE FRAME ➀ ➀ Set the Mode switch to “ ➁ Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the menu screen on the monitor. See P.81 for more information on Erasing all frames and Formating. Multi-frame playback (➡P.37) is an easy way to select images to be protected.
  • Page 39 Press “ ” or “ ” button to display the image to be erased. To cancel single-frame erase, press the “BACK” button to return to the menu. To exit the menu screen, press the “BACK” button again. Press the “MENU/OK” button to erase the displayed image.

  • Page 40: Using A Tv Monitor

    USING A TV MONITOR VIDEO OUT socket Switch off the camera and the TV. Plug the video cable (provided) into the “VIDEO OUT” socket on the camera. If there is a power outlet available, connect the AC-5VS/AC-5VH AC Power Adapter. To the video input socket Plug the other end of the cable into the video...

  • Page 41: Advanced Features

    Advanced ADVANCED FEATURES Features The Advanced Photography section introduces a range of camera functions that you can access by setting the Mode switch to “ ”. IPhotography mode specifications Photography Accessible menu mode settings Auto(➡P.42) ––– Scene Position (➡P.42) Portrait (➡P.43) Landscape (➡P.43)

  • Page 42: Photography Mode

    PHOTOGRAPHY MODE Turn the Mode dial to select the setting. Auto This is the simplest mode for taking pictures and can be used in a wide range of situations. : Scene Position This mode provides photography settings tailored to particular types of shot. In “...

  • Page 43: Landscape

    Portrait Use this mode for shots of people. Portrait mode provides soft-tone images with natural skin colors. When using the flash Auto Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Forced Flash, Slow Synchro. Landscape Use this mode for daytime shots of scenery. Landscape mode provides crisp, clear shots of buildings, mountains and other scenery.

  • Page 44: : Programed / : Shutter - Priority / : Aperture - Priority

    : PROGRAMED / : SHUTTER - PRIORITY / : APERTURE - PRIORITY PHOTOGRAPHY MODE Turn the Mode dial to select a setting. : Programed Auto This is an automatic mode that selects the shutter speed and aperture for you but still allows you to select the other camera settings.

  • Page 45: Program Shift

    If you exceed the control range for the photography mode (as with a scene that is extremely overexposed or underexposed), the shutter speed or aperture is displayed in red on the screen (➡P.13). Set the correct exposure compensation for the shooting conditions (➡P.57).

  • Page 46: Manual

    PHOTOGRAPHY MODE Turn the Mode dial to select the settings. : Manual This mode allows you to set any shutter speed or aperture setting. Shutter speed setting (1 steps: 1/3 EV) ISO 100 3 sec. to 1/1000 sec. ISO 200 3 sec.

  • Page 47: Aperture Setting

    Aperture Setting Aperture Set the aperture by holding down the “ (exposure compensation) button and turning the Command dial. Exposure indicator Use the exposure indicator on the monitor as a guide to setting the exposure. Moving the indicator towards plus gives an overexposed image (plus displayed in yellow), while moving the indicator towards minus (minus displayed in yellow) gives an underexposed...

  • Page 48: Movie

    PHOTOGRAPHY MODE Turn the Mode dial to select the settings. Movie Use this mode to shoot up to 160 seconds of video per movie. Movie format: Motion JPEG (➡P.112) 320 × 240 pixels 10 frames per second Without sound Depending on the space available on the SmartMedia, the time that can be recorded in one movie may be shorter than 160 seconds.
  • Page 49 In Movie mode, the lens is locked at the wide- angle setting and only the digital zoom can be used. You can use the Zoom button or the 4- direction button “ ” and “ ” to zoom in and out. When you use the zoom, a “Zoom bar”...
  • Page 50 MOVIE PHOTOGRAPHY MODE During shooting, a timer in the top-right corner of the monitor counts down the remaining time. Once the remaining time runs out, shooting automatically ends and the movie is recorded on the SmartMedia. If you press the shutter button during shooting, shooting ends and the movie is recorded on the SmartMedia.

  • Page 51: Flash Photography

    FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY Press the flash pop-up button to set the flash. Effective flash range (for “ Wide-angle: Approx. 0.3 m to 3.6 m (1 ft. to 11.8 ft.) Telephoto : Approx. 0.9 m to 3.2 m (2.9 ft. to 10.5 ft.) (Built-in flash guide number: 8 (at ISO 100)) You cannot use the flash in “...

  • Page 52: Auto Flash Mode

    FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY Auto Flash Mode Use this mode for ordinary photography. The flash fires automatically as required by the shooting conditions. Red-Eye Effect When you use the flash to photograph people in low-light conditions, their eyes sometimes appear red in the picture. This is caused by the light of the flash reflecting off the inside of the eye. Use Red-Eye Reduction flash to effectively minimize the likelihood of the red-eye effect.

  • Page 53: Forced Flash

    Forced Flash Use this flash mode to photograph backlit scenes, such as a subject against a window or in the shade of a tree, or to obtain the correct colors when you are shooting under lighting such as fluorescent tubes. In this mode, the flash fires in bright as well as dark conditions.

  • Page 54: Suppressed Flash

    FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY Suppressed Flash Pressing the flash down switches the camera to Suppressed Flash mode. Use this mode for photography using indoor lighting, for shots taken through glass, and for photography in venues such as theaters or at indoor sporting events where the distance is too great for the flash to be effective.

  • Page 55: Macro (Close-Up) Photography

    MACRO ( CLOSE-UP ) PHOTOGRAPHY This mode can be selected in the “ ” photography modes. • Selecting Macro mode allows you to take close- up shots. Effective Photography Range: Approx. 10 cm to 80 cm (3.9 in. to 2.6 ft.) The focal length is equivalent to that of a 35 mm –...

  • Page 56: Ae-L: Using Ae Lock

    AE-L: USING AE LOCK This mode can be selected in the “ ” photography modes. • Use this function when you want to take pictures with the exposure fixed for a particular subject. Frame the shot so that the subject occupies most of the center of the screen and then press the “AE-L”...

  • Page 57: Exposure Compensation

    EXPOSURE COMPENSATION This mode can be selected in the “ photography modes. Use this function for shots where you cannot obtain the optimum brightness (exposure), such as shots with extremely high contrast between the subject and the background. Exposure compensation is disabled in the following situations: •...

  • Page 58: Setting The Manual Focus

    SETTING THE MANUAL FOCUS Manual focus can be used in all photography modes except “ ”. Use manual focus for subjects that are not suitable for Auto Focus or where you want the focus fixed for a shot. ➀ Slide the focus mode selector switch to “MF”. ➁...

  • Page 59: One-Touch Af Function

    One-touch AF Function Use this function to focus your shot quickly. When you press the “ camera uses the autofocus function to focus on the subject. The focus indicator is not displayed in one-touch AF mode. Focus Check Function ” button, the Use this function when it is difficult to see whether the image is focused.

  • Page 60: Digital Zoom

    DIGITAL ZOOM You can use the digital zoom function for all Resolution (File Size) settings other than “ To use the digital zoom Use the optical zoom to zoom in fully (telephoto) and then press the “T” button again. To revert to optical zoom Use the digital zoom to zoom out fully (wide- angle) and then press the “W”...

  • Page 61: Continuous Shooting

    CONTINUOUS SHOOTING Continuous shooting can be specified in all photography modes except “ Selecting continuous shooting allows you to shoot up to 5 frames continuously at intervals as short as 0.2 seconds. When you press the “ ” button, the “ displayed and continuous shooting is selected.

  • Page 62: Self-Timer Photography

    SELF-TIMER PHOTOGRAPHY Manual focus can be used in all photography modes except “ ”. Each time you press the “ ” button, the setting moves one step in the sequence “2 SEC.” ➡ “10 SEC.” ➡ “OFF”. 2-second Photography This feature is useful when pressing the shutter button causes camera shake even with the camera on a tripod.
  • Page 63 The self-timer lamp lights and then starts flashing until the picture is taken. To stop the self-timer, once it has started running, press the “BACK” button. ISelf-timer Lamp Display Flashing for 2 seconds Lit for 5 seconds ➡ Flashing for 5 seconds. A countdown is displayed on the screen indicating the time remaining until the picture is taken.

  • Page 64: Photography Information

    PHOTOGRAPHY INFORMATION If you cannot recall the current photography settings, you can check them by holding down the “INFO” button. The photography information is not displayed in “ ” or “ ” mode. • You can only use this function to check the settings, not to change them.

  • Page 65: Photography Menu

    PHOTOGRAPHY MENU OPERATION PHOTOGRAPHY MENU ➀ ➂ ➀ Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the menu. ➁ Use “ ” and “ ” to select the menu item and “ ” and “ ” to change the setting. ➂ Press the “MENU/OK” button to confirm the setting.

  • Page 66: Flash Brightness Adjustment

    PHOTOGRAPHY MENU FLASH BRIGHTNESS ADJUSTMENT This mode can be selected in the “ photography modes. Use this setting when you cannot obtain the correct brightness, such as when the flash does not reach the subject (is too faint) or when you are using the flash for a close-up shot.

  • Page 67: Custom White Balance Setting

    AUTO: Automatic adjustment (Shooting to show the ambience of the light source) : Custom white balance : Custom white balance : Shooting outdoors in fine weather : Shooting in shade : Shooting under “Daylight” fluorescent lamps : Shooting under “Warm White” fluorescent lamps : Shooting under “Cool White”...
  • Page 68 SETTING THE WHITE BALANCE PHOTOGRAPHY MENU Using the light source for which you want to set the white balance, hold a sheet of white paper so that it fills the entire screen. When you press the “ ” button, a measurement is taken and the white balance is set.

  • Page 69: Photometry

    PHOTOGRAPHY MENU This mode can be selected in the “ photography modes. Use this mode for scenes where the brightness of the subject and background differ markedly so that the Multi setting is unlikely to achieve the desired result. AVERAGE: Light metering where an average value for the entire image is used.

  • Page 70: Setting The Sensitivity

    PHOTOGRAPHY MENU SETTING THE SENSITIVITY This mode can be selected in the “ photography modes. Use this setting when you want to take bright pictures indoors without using a flash or when you want to use a fast shutter speed. (to prevent camera shake, etc.) Settings: 100, 200, 400 PHOTOGRAPHY MENU...
  • Page 71 Continuous shooting Auto bracketing Blank (OFF) After selecting AUTO BRACKETING, press the “6” button so that the “ ” icon appears on the screen. The mode switches (6 each time you press the “6” button. When you take a picture, the resulting shots are displayed (Acorrect exposure, Boverexposed, Cunderexposed) and then automatically saved.

  • Page 72: Sharpness

    PHOTOGRAPHY MENU This mode can be selected in the “ photography modes. Use this setting to soften or emphasize outlines or to adjust the image quality. HARD : Emphasizes the outlines. Best for shots of subjects such as buildings or text where you want sharp images.
  • Page 73 ➀ A preview screen appears when you take a picture. ➁ Press “ ” to move to the next image frame. Changing the photography mode exits multi-exposure mode without recording the images. You cannot change the photography menu settings or the FILE SIZE/QUALITY setting during shooting.

  • Page 74: Using An External Flash

    PHOTOGRAPHY MENU This mode can be selected in the “ photography modes. Set this setting to “ON” when you are using an external flash. Synchronization speed: Up to 1/1000 sec. Set the white balance (➡P.66) to AUTO or Custom White Balance (➡P.76). Compatible Flash Units Flash units that can be used with this camera must meet the following 3 conditions :...

  • Page 75: External Flash Settings

    Select “ ” (➡P.44) or “ ” (➡P.46). • • However, the use of “ ” or “ recommended. Flash photography cannot be used when continuous shooting (➡P.61) or auto bracketing (➡P.70) is selected. When you are using an external flash, always specify a fixed aperture setting.

  • Page 76: When The White Balance Is Incorrect

    USING AN EXTERNAL FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY MENU When the White Balance is Incorrect Match the white balance to the external flash settings. In “ ” in the Photography menu (➡P.66), select “ ” Custom White Balance. • Press the “MENU/OK” button. Hold a sheet of white paper so that it fills the entire screen.

  • Page 77: Advanced Features Playback

    Advanced ADVANCED PLAYBACK Features Playback The Advanced Features Playback section introduces a range of playback functions that you can access by setting the Mode switch to “ I Playback mode menu Playback image STILL IMAGES ERASING (SINGLE/ALL FRAMES/FORMATTING) (➡P.38, 81) (➡P.33) PLAYBACK (AUTOMATIC PLAYBACK) (➡P.83) PROTECTION (➡P.84)

  • Page 78: Playback Information

    PLAYBACK INFORMATION This function allows you to check the photography information. Hold down the “INFO” button to check the information. This function cannot be used during multi-frame playback (➡P.37). File size Quality Shutter speed Aperture setting Sensitivity Flash ON/OFF Histograms A histogram is a chart showing the distribution of brightness in an image (horizontal axis: brightness;...

  • Page 79: Movie Playback

    MOVIE PLAYBACK Use “ ” or “ ” to select the movie file. Movies cannot be played back using multi-frame playback. Use the “DISP” button to revert to normal playback. Movies are displayed somewhat smaller than still images. ➀ Press “ ”...

  • Page 80: I Playing Back Movies

    The FinePix6900 ZOOM can play back movie files up to 160 seconds in length recorded using a FinePix6900 ZOOM or recorded onto 3.3V SmartMedia using a FUJIFILM digital camera. If you attempt to play back a movie that is longer than 160 seconds, the “...

  • Page 81: Playback Menu

    ERASING SINGLE PLAYBACK MENU FRAME Erases only the selected file. Protected files (➡P.84, 86) are not erased. ALL FRAMES Erases all unprotected files. FORMAT Erases all the data and reformats (initializes) the SmartMedia for use with this camera. Formatting also erases protected files. If “...
  • Page 82 ERASING SINGLE PLAYBACK MENU ➀ ➁ ➀ Press “ ” or “ ” to select “ ➁ Use the “ ” and “ ” buttons to select “FRAME”, “ALL FRAMES” or “FORMAT”. ➂ Press the “MENU/OK” button. Formatting erases all the data on the SmartMedia, including protected files.

  • Page 83: Playback (Automatic Playback)

    PLAYBACK ( AUTOMATIC PLAYBACK ) PLAYBACK MENU Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the menu on the monitor. The Auto Power Off function does not operate during playback. Movie playback begins automatically. When playback ends, the camera advances to the next frame. ➀...

  • Page 84: Setting And Removing Single Frame Protection

    SETTING AND REMOVING SINGLE FRAME PROTECTION PLAYBACK MENU Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the menu on the monitor. Multi-frame playback is an easy way to select images to be protected (➡P.37). Protection: A setting that prevents images from being inadvertently erased (➡P.81).
  • Page 85 Use “ ” or “ ” to select the image to be protected. If you do not want to protect any images, press the “BACK” button to return to the menu. To exit the menu screen, press the “BACK” button again. When you press the “MENU/OK”...

  • Page 86: Setting And Removing Protection For All Frames

    SETTING AND REMOVING PROTECTION FOR ALL FRAMES PLAYBACK MENU Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the menu on the monitor. Formatting erases all images, including protected images (➡P.81). ➀ ➁ ➀ Use “ ” or “ ” to select “ ➁...
  • Page 87 A confirmation screen will appear to proceed, press the “MENU/OK” button. If you do not want to protect any images, press the “BACK” button to return to the menu. To exit the menu screen, press the “BACK” button again.

  • Page 88: How To Specify Print Options

    DPOF stands for Digital Print Order Format and refers to a format that is used for recording printing specifications for images shot using a digital camera on media such as SmartMedia. The recorded specifications include information on which frames are to be printed and how many prints of each frame are required.

  • Page 89: Dpof Date Setting

    DPOF DATE SETTING PLAYBACK MENU ➀ This function allows you to select whether or not the date of shooting is included on the print. ➀ Set the Mode switch to “ ”. ➁ Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the menu on the monitor.

  • Page 90: Dpof Set Frame

    DPOF SET FRAME PLAYBACK MENU ➀ ➀ Use the “ ” or “ ” to select “FRAME SET”. ➁ Press the “MENU/OK” button. Before specifying “FRAME SET”, always specify whether the date is set. ➁ ➀ ➀ Use “ ” or “ ”...
  • Page 91 <To Apply the Settings> When you have finished specifying the DPOF settings, always press the “MENU/OK” button to confirm the settings. The total number of prints appears on the monitor and the menu screen reappears. You can specify up to 99 prints for each frame. Also, the maximum number of frames that can be specified for printing on the same SmartMedia is 999.

  • Page 92: Dpof Review/Reset

    DPOF REVIEW/RESET PLAYBACK MENU ➀ ➀ Use “ ” or “ ” to select “REVIEW/RESET”. ➁ Press the “MENU/OK” button. ➁ Pressing “ ” or “ ” plays back only the frames for which the number of prints has been specified, allowing you to check the settings for each frame.

  • Page 93: Dpof Reset All

    To delete the print setting, display the image for which the setting is to be deleted and then press the “MENU/OK” button. When the print setting has been deleted, the next image appears with the “ ” message displayed. If all the print settings are cancelled, the “TOTAL” reverts to “00000”...
  • Page 94 DPOF RESET ALL PLAYBACK MENU A confirmation screen will appear to protect all images. Press the “MENU/OK” button. A confirmation screen appears. To proceed, press the “MENU/OK” button.

  • Page 95: Settings

    Settings Settings Display FILE SIZE / QUALITY OFF/ IMAGE POSTVIEW/ DISPLAY PREVIEW AUTO POWER 2 MIN/5 MIN/OFF SAVE DATE/TIME FRAME NO. RENEW/CONT. BEEP LOW/HIGH/OFF ENGLISH/ LANGUAGE FRANCAIS RESET ALL SET–UP MODE e The table below explains the camera setting Factory default Use this option to set the number of recorded pixels (file size) and quality (compression rate).

  • Page 96: Using The Set-Up Screen

    USING THE SET–UP SCREEN ➀ ➀ Set the Mode switch to “ ➁ Set the Mode dial to “ SET–UP screen. Always switch the camera off when you are replacing the batteries. If you open the battery cover or disconnect the AC power adapter without switching the camera off, all the camera settings may revert to the factory default values.

  • Page 97: Setting The File Size And Quality (Compression Ratio)

    SETTING THE FILE SIZE AND QUALITY ( COMPRESSION RATIO ) You can choose any combination of 4 file sizes and 4 image quality settings. Use the table below as a guide to the best settings for your shots. File size FINE (2832 ×...

  • Page 98: Image Display

    IMAGE DISPLAY This setting allows you to specify whether the photographed image is displayed after you take a picture. : The photographed image is automatically recorded without being displayed. POSTVIEW: The photographed image is displayed for about 2 seconds and is then automatically recorded.

  • Page 99: Selecting Recorded Images

    Selecting Recorded Images ➀ This function allows you to select and record images in the Continuous Shooting and Auto Bracketing modes. However, preview zoom cannot be used. ➀ Use “ ” and “ ” to select the images you do not want to record.

  • Page 100: Auto Power Save Setting

    AUTO POWER SAVE SETTING Once you enable this function, the monitor is temporarily switched off to reduce power consumption (Sleep mode) if the camera is not used for about 30 seconds. If the camera is then left unused for a further time (2 or 5 minutes), it is automatically switched off.

  • Page 101: Frame No. Memory

    FRAME NO. MEMORY RENEW Formatted SmartMedia used for both A and B. Setting this function to “CONT.” makes file management easier as it ensures that file names are not duplicated when images are downloaded to a PC. RENEW: Pictures are stored on each SmartMedia beginning with a file number “0001”.

  • Page 102: Adjusting The Monitor Brightness

    ADJUSTING THE MONITOR BRIGHTNESS ➀ ➀ Hold down the “SHIFT” button “DISP” button to display the adjustment bar. Adjusting the BRIGHTNESS You can only adjust the brightness when the Mode switch is set to either “ The brightness adjustment can be set independently for the LCD viewfinder and the LCD monitor.

  • Page 103: Pc Connection

    IN PC CONNECTION PC Connection PC Connection describes how to set up a USB connection and provides an overview of the functions available using a USB connection. Refer to the Software Quick Start Guide booklet for details. Card Reader function ( DSC ) This mode provides a simple way to read images from a SmartMedia and store images onto a SmartMedia.

  • Page 104: Connecting To A Personal Computer

    CONNECTING TO A PERSONAL COMPUTER ➀ ➀ Load a SmartMedia containing photographed images. ➁ Set the Mode dial to “ Install the software by referring to the Software Quick Start Guide booklet for the installation procedure. ➁ Plug one end of the special USB cable (supplied) into the digital (USB) socket on the camera and then plug the other end into your ”.
  • Page 105 Green When you switch the camera on, your computer recognizes the camera as a removable disk and the indicator lamp on the camera lights green. The Auto Power Save function does not operate when the camera is connected to a computer. If Windows driver installation has started, refer to the Software Quick Start Guide booklet.

  • Page 106: Disconnecting The Camera From Your Computer

    DISCONNECTING THE CAMERA FROM YOUR COMPUTER Always take the following steps before disconnecting the camera from your computer: ➀ Check that the indicator lamp is green (the camera is not exchanging data with the computer). ➁ Select the correct procedure below for the operating system used on your computer.

  • Page 107: Camera Customizing

    CAMERA CUSTOMIZING Load a SmartMedia that has available space and connect as a “CARD READER (DSC)”. (➡P.104) ➀ Use the downloaded “FinePix6900Customizer” software to specify the functions to be added. ➁ Click the “OK” button to write the data to the SmartMedia.

  • Page 108: System Expansion Options

    System Expansion Options e By using the FinePix6900 ZOOM together with other optional FUJIFILM products, your system can be expanded to fill a wide range of uses. SmartMedia Floppy Disk Adapter ( FlashPath ) PC CARD ADAPTER PC Card Adapter...

  • Page 109: Overview Of The Conversion Lens/Adapter Ring

    Overview of the Conversion Lens/Adapter Ring Wide Conversion Lens WL-FX9 This is a set that includes a wide conversion lens and adapter ring and converts the camera’s focal length by 0.79× (equivalent to a 28 mm wide-angle lens). This set also allows you to use commercially available filters.

  • Page 110: Accessories Guide

    Accessories Guide eThe optional accessories (sold separately) can make taking pictures with the FinePix6900 ZOOM even easier. For information on how to attach and use the accessories, refer to the instructions provided with the accessory used. SmartMedia™ These are separately available SmartMedia cards. Use the following SmartMedia: MG-4S: 4MB, 3.3V MG-32S/SW: 32MB, 3.3V...
  • Page 111 Floppy Disk Adapter (FlashPath) This adapter is the same size and shape as a 3.5-inch floppy disk. You can copy the images on a SmartMedia to your PC simply by loading the SmartMedia into the floppy disk adapter and then inserting the adapter into your floppy disk drive. Compatible OS Windows 95/98/98SE/Me/NT4.0, FD-A2...

  • Page 112: Explanation Of Terms

    DPOF is a format used for recording information on a storage media (image memory card, etc.) that allows you to specify which of the frames shot using a digital camera are printed and how many prints are made of each image.

  • Page 113: Notes On Using Your Camera Correctly

    LCD surface and then wipe lightly with a soft, dry cloth. If any soiling remains, apply a small amount of lens cleaning liquid to a piece of FUJIFILM lens cleaning paper and wipe gently. Do not scratch hard objects against the lens, LCD monitor screen or viewfinder as these surfaces are easily damaged.

  • Page 114: Notes On The Power Supply

    Always remove the battery cap when using the battery. When you are carrying the battery around, load it into the digital camera or attach the cap. When storing the battery, store it with the cap fitted. Battery...
  • Page 115 If the battery is kept in storage for a long period, charge the battery and then run it flat again at least once a year. Always remove the battery from the digital camera or battery charger when it is not being used. Left...

  • Page 116: Ac Power Adapter

    Plug the connection cord plug securely into the DC input terminal of the FUJIFILM Digital camera. Turn off the power switch of the FUJIFILM Digital camera before disconnecting the connection cord from the FUJIFILM Digital camera’s DC input terminal.

  • Page 117: Notes On The Smartmedia

    Notes on the SmartMedia I SmartMedia The SmartMedia card supplied with your FinePix6900 ZOOM camera is a new image recording medium developed especially for use in digital cameras. Each SmartMedia card contains a built-in semiconductor memory chip (NAND flash memory) which is used for storing digital image data.

  • Page 118: Specifications

    Notes on the SmartMedia Do not use or store SmartMedia in very hot, humid or corrosive environments. Take care not to touch the SmartMedia’s contact area or allow the area to become soiled. Use a dry lint-free cloth to wipe away any soiling that does occur. To avoid damage caused by static electricity, always use the special static-free case provided during transportation or storage, or keep the SmartMedia in...

  • Page 119: Warning Displays

    Warning Displays Warning Displayed (Lit red) e The table below lists the warnings that are displayed on the LCD monitor Explanation The camera battery is low on charge. No SmartMedia is loaded, or it is loaded incorrectly. • The SmartMedia is not formatted. •...
  • Page 120 Warning Displays Warning Displayed Aperture/Shutter speed display (Lit red) Explanation • The data could not be recorded due to a SmartMedia error or a connection error between the SmartMedia and camera. • The photographed image cannot be recorded as it is too large to fit in the available space on the SmartMedia.
  • Page 121 SmartMedia. • Switch the camera on again, taking care not to touch the lens. • Turn the camera off and on again a few times. If this does not resolve the problem, contact an authorized FUJIFILM service center. Remedy...

  • Page 122: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem No power. • The battery is exhausted. • The AC power adapter plug has come Power cuts out during • The battery is exhausted. operation. Battery runs out quickly. • Camera is being used in extremely cold • The terminals are soiled. •...
  • Page 123 Problem Can’t use the flash to • The flash is set to Suppressed Flash take pictures. mode (The flash is closed). • The shutter button was pressed while the flash was charging. The flash will not charge. • No compatible SmartMedia is loaded. •...
  • Page 124 Troubleshooting Problem The ERASE ALL function • The frame is protected. does not erase all the frames. Nothing happens when I • Camera malfunction. use the camera switches and dial. • The Mode switch and Mode dial has • The battery is exhausted. There is no picture on the •...

  • Page 125: Specifications

    Specifications S y stem Model: Digital camera FinePix6900 ZOOM CCD sensor 1/1.7-inch Super CCD (with primary color filter) The total number of pixels: 3.3 million in an interwoven pattern. The number of effective pixels: 3.015 million. Image file Size 2832 × 2128 (6.03 million) / 2048 × 1536 / 1280 ×...
  • Page 126 ✕ ✕ 78.5 mm 93.5 mm / 4.3 in. FUJIFILM shall not be held liable for damages resulting from errors in this Owner’s Manual. using advanced high-precision technology. Even so, small bright points and anomalous colors (particularly around text) may appear on the monitor. These are normal display characteristics and do not indicate a fault with the monitor.

  • Page 127: Safety Notes

    Contact your FUJIFILM dealer. Do not allow water or foreign objects to enter the camera. If water or foreign objects get inside the...
  • Page 128 Do not use the camera when it has been dropped or the casing is damaged. This can cause a fire or electric shock. Contact your FUJIFILM dealer. Do not use the camera in the bathroom or shower. This can cause a fire or electric shock.
  • Page 129 WARNING Use only the batteries or AC power adapter specified for use with this camera. Do not use voltages other than the power supply voltage shown. The use of other power sources can cause a fire. CAUTION Do not use this camera in locations severely affected by oil fumes, steam, humidity or dust.
  • Page 130 This could cause a fire or electric shock. Request regular internal testing and cleaning for your camera. Build-ups of dust in your camera can cause a fire or electric shock. Contact your FUJIFILM dealer to request internal cleaning every 2 years.

  • Page 131: Ec Declaration Of Conformity

    Address : Heesenstrasse 31 40549 Dusseldorf, Germany declare that the product Product Name : FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA FinePix6900 ZOOM Manufacture’s Name : Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd. 26 - 30, Nishiazabu 2 - chome, Minato - ku, Manufacture’s Address :...
  • Page 132 Printed on recycled paper. 26 - 30, Nishiazabu 2 - chome, Minato - ku, Tokyo 106 - 8620, Japan FGS - 103105 - FG Printed in Japan...

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