FujiFilm FinePix F601 ZOOM Owner's Manual
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Summary of Contents for FujiFilm FinePix F601 ZOOM
- Page 1 This manual will show you how to use your FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA BL00119-200 ( 1 ) FinePix F601 ZOOM correctly. Please follow the instructions carefully.
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Page 2: Warning
Notes on the Grant: To comply with Part 15 of the FCC rules, this product must be used with a Fujifilm-specified ferrite-core USB cable and DC supply cord. For customers in Canada CAUTION This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES - 003. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Warning ... 2 3 Advanced Features Photography Preface ... 6 SELECTING THE PHOTOGRAPHY MODE ... 38 Camera Features and Accessories ... 7 PHOTOGRAPHY MODE Nomenclature/Attaching the strap/sample display ... 8 1 Getting Ready LOADING THE BATTERY AND SmartMedia™ ... 11 CHARGING THE BATTERY ... -
Page 4: Preface
Approx. 2 m (6.6 ft.) connection cord h USB Interface Set (1) • CD-ROM: Software for FinePix EX (1) • FinePix F601 ZOOM Special USB cable with Noise Suppression core (1) • Software Quick Start Guide (1) ✽ h Owner’s Manual ( this manual ) ( 1 ) -
Page 5: Nomenclature/Attaching The Strap/Sample Display
Nomenclature ✽ Refer to the pages in parentheses for information on using the camera features. Mode dial Audio recording (P.45) Movie (Video) (P.42) Auto (P.22) Scene Position (P.39) Manual (P.41) Shutter button Flash control sensor Microphone Strap mount Self-timer lamp (P.55) Battery cover (P.12,13) Multifunction and “MENU/OK”) button (P.20) -
Page 6: Getting Ready
Image files 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 7 LOADING THE BATTERY AND SmartMedia ™ 1Slide the battery cover out to open it. 2Hold the battery so that the indicator are aligned and then slide it into the camera. Open the battery cover and press the battery lock release button to release the lock. 3Press on the part near the indicator until the battery lock catch locks the battery into place.
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Page 8: Charging The Battery
DC IN 5V socket h Compatible AC power adapters AC-5VS/AC-5VHS/AC-5VH Use only the FUJIFILM products listed above. See P.116 for notes on using the AC power adapter. Only connect or disconnect the AC power adapter when the camera is switched off. - Page 9 SWITCHING ON AND OFF SETTING THE DATE AND TIME • Press the “MENU/OK” button. Pressing the 1Use “d” and “c” to select Year, Month, Day, “MENU/OK” button switches the camera to Hour or Minute. Photography or Playback mode. 2Use “a ( )”...
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Page 10: Basic Photography
Basic BASIC OPERATION Photography Flash release Press this button to pop the flash unit up when you want take pictures using the flash. Cancel Press this button to stop a procedure midway through. Display selector You can use this to select what is shown on the LCD monitor. -
Page 11: Using The Menus
BASIC OPERATION ( Using the Menus ) Multifunction button 1Menu display 2Menu selection Press the button in. Push the button up, down, left or right. In the Owner’s Manual, black triangles are used to indicate up, down, left and right. “... -
Page 12: Taking Pictures ( Auto Mode )
TAKING PICTURES ( AUTO MODE ) Press the “ ” OPEN button to make the flash pop up. 1 Set the Mode switch to “ ” 2 Set the If a “ Photography Mode dial to “ ”. “ The mode indicator for the selected photography appears, see P.119, 120. - Page 13 TAKING PICTURES ( AUTO MODE ) AF frame LCD monitor When you are using the viewfinder to take a picture at a distance of 0.8 m to 1.5 m (2.6 ft. to 4.8 ft.), only the shaded area in the figure is photographed.
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Page 14: I Viewfinder Lamp Display
Subjects Not Suitable for Autofocus Though the FinePix F601 ZOOM uses an accurate autofocus mechanism, it may have difficulty focusing or not be able to focus at all for the types of subject and situation listed below. In such cases, the image may be out of focus. -
Page 15: Using Af/Ae Lock
AF/AE Lock On the FinePix F601 ZOOM, when you press the shutter button down half way, the focus and exposure settings are fixed (AF/AE lock). If you want to focus on a subject that is off to one side of the image or if you want to set the exposure before you compose the final shot, lock the AF and AE settings and then compose and shoot your picture to get the best results. -
Page 16: Digital Zoom
DIGITAL ZOOM The position of the “ If the file size (image size) setting is “ ”, “ ” the current zoom setting. or “ ”, you can use the digital zoom. However, this only applies when you are using the LCD h If the “... -
Page 17: Viewing Your Images (Playback)
Images That Can be Viewed on the FinePix F601 ZOOM You can use this camera to view (excluding some uncompressed data) images recorded on an FinePix F601 ZOOM or images recorded onto a 3.3V SmartMedia using a FUJIFILM FinePix series, MX series and DX series digital camera. -
Page 18: Playback Zoom
PLAYBACK ZOOM Zoom bar After you have zoomed in on your image, Pressing the “a” or “b” button during single-frame 1Press the “DISP” button. playback zooms in (enlarges) or out on a still image. 2You can move the field of view in 8 directions. When you use this function, a zoom bar is displayed. -
Page 19: Erasing Single Frame
ERASING SINGLE FRAME 1Press the “MENU/OK” button during playback 1Use “f” to select “FRAME”. to display the menu. 2Press the “MENU/OK” button to confirm your 2Use “a” to select “ ERASE”. selection. 3Press the “MENU/OK” button. See P.82 for more information on “ALL FRAMES”... -
Page 20: Advanced Features Photography
Advanced Features SELECTING THE PHOTOGRAPHY MODE Photography Audio recording (➡P.45) Movie (➡P.42) Auto (➡P.22) Scene Position (➡P.39) Manual (➡P.41) Turn the Mode dial to select the mode. The mode indicator for the selected photography mode lights. SCENE POSITION PHOTOGRAPHY MODE In the “... -
Page 21: Photography Mode
SCENE POSITION PHOTOGRAPHY MODE Portrait Use this mode for shots of people. Portrait mode Use this mode for shots taken in the evening or provides soft-tone images with natural skin colors. at night. hWhen using the flash hShutter Auto Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Forced Flash, Slow shutter speed mode with speeds as slow Slow Synchro. -
Page 22: Movie (Video)
MOVIE ( VIDEO ) PHOTOGRAPHY MODE “ ” Movie mode allows you to shoot videos with The available shooting time and the “ sound. message are shown on the LCD monitor. hMovie format: Motion JPEG (➡P.128) VGA (640 × 480 pixels) QVGA (320 ×... -
Page 23: Audio Recording
MOVIE ( VIDEO ) PHOTOGRAPHY MODE During shooting, a timer in the top-right corner of Press the shutter button again during shooting to the LCD monitor counts down the remaining end the movie. time. Once the remaining time runs out, movie recording If you end shooting immediately after you start automatically stops and the movie is stored on the shooting, only 1 second of movie is shot. -
Page 24: Audio Indexing
AUDIO RECORDING PHOTOGRAPHY MODE RECORDING Press the shutter button during audio recording Remaining time to stop recording. Elapsed time 1Fully depressing the shutter button starts audio recording. 2During recording, the viewfinder lamp glows orange and counters on the LCD monitor Even if you press the shutter button to end audio shows the elapsed time and the remaining recording immediately after recording starts,... -
Page 25: Photography Menu Operation
PHOTOGRAPHY MENU OPERATION I Important procedures used in all menus 1Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the 4Use “a” and “b” to select the setting. menu screen. 5Press “MENU/OK” button to confirm your 2Use the multifunction button to select a menu selection. -
Page 26: Photography Menu Options
PHOTOGRAPHY MENU OPTIONS Auto/ Scene Position menu Voice memo (➡P.52) SET-UP (➡P.96) Self-timer (➡P.54) Flash (➡P.56) File size (➡P.93) Continuous shooting (➡P.60) Macro (➡P.62) Photography menu factory default settings set at shipment Voice memo: OFF Self-timer: OFF Flash: Suppressed Flash Macro: OFF Focus Mode: AF Mode:... -
Page 27: Photography Menu
VOICE MEMO ( DURING SHOOTING ) PHOTOGRAPHY MENU When you set Voice memo to “ON”, “ ” appears on the LCD monitor. Immediately after you take a shot, you can add a voice memo (comment) up to 30 seconds long to that image. -
Page 28: Self-Timer Photography
SELF-TIMER PHOTOGRAPHY PHOTOGRAPHY MENU When you set the self-timer to “ON”, “ ” appears on the LCD monitor. In this mode, a timer runs for roughly 10 seconds before the shutter is released. Use this mode for shots such as photographs of yourself. 1Position the AF frame over your subject. -
Page 29: Flash
FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY MENU To change the flash setting, pop the flash unit up. Once the flash unit is closed, you cannot change from the “Suppressed Flash” setting. Use the menu to select the flash mode you want to use. The “ hEffective flash range (for “... -
Page 30: Forced Flash
FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY MENU Forced Flash Use this flash mode to photograph backlit This is a flash mode that uses a slow shutter scenes, such as a subject against a window or speed. This allows you to take pictures of people in the shade of a tree, or to obtain the correct at night that clearly show both your subjects and colors when you are shooting under lighting... -
Page 31: Continuous Shooting
CONTINUOUS SHOOTING PHOTOGRAPHY MENU Setting “ ” Continuous shooting to ON allows you to take up to 4 continuous shots with a minimum interval between shots of 0.2 seconds. When you specify “ ” Auto Bracketing, the camera automatically shoots 3 continuous frames with staggered settings to give an underexposed image, a correctly exposed image When you are taking continuous shots, “... -
Page 32: Macro (Close-Up) Photography
MACRO ( CLOSE-UP ) PHOTOGRAPHY PHOTOGRAPHY MENU Setting MACRO to “ON” allows you to take The “ ” icon appears on the LCD monitor when close-up shots. you are using Macro mode. hEffective Photography Range Approx. 20 cm to 80 cm (0.7 ft.-2.6 ft.). Select the appropriate Flash mode for the conditions (➡P.56). -
Page 33: Focus Mode
FOCUS MODE PHOTOGRAPHY MENU AF AREA Before moving After moving The AF frame is displayed in the position to which the target point was moved. Take the picture after pressing the shutter button down halfway as usual. 1Use the multifunction button to move the “ ” (target point) to location on which you want to focus. -
Page 34: [(Exposure) Mode] Mode
[( EXPOSURE ) MODE ] MODE PHOTOGRAPHY MENU This is an automatic mode that allows you to set the aperture. You can use this mode to take shots with a blurred background (wide aperture) or with both foreground and background in sharp focus (narrow aperture). -
Page 35: Photometry
PHOTOMETRY PHOTOGRAPHY MENU hMULTI In this mode, the camera uses automatic scene recognition to analyze the subject and provide optimum exposure in a wide range of shooting conditions. This mode should be used for everyday photography. hSPOT This mode can be selected in the “ ”... -
Page 36: Flash (Flash Brightness Adjustment)
FLASH ( FLASH BRIGHTNESS ADJUSTMENT ) PHOTOGRAPHY MENU This mode can be selected in the “ ” photography mode. Flash brightness adjustment allows you to change only the amount of light emitted by the flash to suit the photography conditions or to achieve a desired effect. -
Page 37: Sensitivity
SENSITIVITY PHOTOGRAPHY MENU High-sensitivity photography (800 or 1600) This mode can be selected in the “ ” photography mode. 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.). -
Page 38: Advanced Features Playback
✽ Refer to the Software Quick Start Guide (provided) for information on playing back movies on your PC. Compatible movie files This camera can play back movie files shot on a FinePix F601 ZOOM or movie files recorded on a 3.3-volt SmartMedia using a FUJIFILM digital camera. -
Page 39: Playing Back Voice Memos
✽ Refer to the Software Quick Start Guide (provided) for information on playing back voice memos on your PC. Compatible voice memo files The FinePix F601 ZOOM can play voice memo files recorded on a FinePix F601 ZOOM and voice memo files up to 30 seconds long that were recorded on a FUJIFILM digital camera and stored on a 3.3V SmartMedia. -
Page 40: Playing Back Audio Recordings
✽ Refer to the Software Quick Start Guide (provided) for information on playing back audio recordings on your PC. Compatible audio files The FinePix F601 ZOOM can play audio files recorded on a FinePix F601 ZOOM and audio files recorded on a 3.3V SmartMedia using a FUJIFILM digital camera. Note that voice files recorded on a FinePix 50i cannot be played back on this camera. -
Page 41: Setting Audio Index Markers
PLAYING BACK AUDIO RECORDINGS Setting Audio Index Markers Removing Audio Index Markers 1During playback, press the “MENU/OK” button 1Press “b( to set an audio index marker. recording. 2The “ ” icon appears on the LCD monitor. 2Press “d” or “c” briefly to skip to the audio index marker you want to remove. -
Page 42: Playback Menu
ERASING SINGLE ERASING SINGLE ALL FRAMES/FORMATTING ALL FRAMES/FORMATTING PLAYBACK MENU PLAYBACK MENU • • 1Set the Mode switch to “ ”. 2Press the “MENU/OK” button to view the menu screen. 1Use “a” to select “ 2Press the “MENU/OK” button. BACK Returns to the previous menu without erasing any images. - Page 43 ERASING SINGLE ALL FRAMES/FORMATTING • PLAYBACK MENU FRAME ALL FRAMES Pressing the “MENU/OK” button erases all the 1Use “d ” and “c ” to select the file to be files. erased. 2Press the “MENU/OK” button to erase the currently displayed file. If the “...
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Page 44: Voice Memo (During Playback)
VOICE MEMO ( DURING PLAYBACK ) PLAYBACK MENU 1Set the Mode switch to “ ”. 2Use “d” and “c” to select the image (still image) to which you want to add a voice memo. 1Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the menu screen. -
Page 45: How To Specify Print Options (Dpof)
This section gives a detailed description of how to order your prints with the FinePix F601 ZOOM. On the FinePix F601 ZOOM, you can specify only one print per image in the DPOF settings. ✽ Note that some printers do not support date and time imprinting or specification of the number of prints. -
Page 46: Dpof Set Frame
DPOF SET FRAME PLAYBACK MENU 1Set the Mode switch to “ ”. 2Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the menu screen. 1Use “d” to select “ 2Press the “MENU/OK” button. DPOF”. 1Use “a ” and “b ” to select “DATE ON” or “DATE OFF”. -
Page 47: Settings
DPOF SET FRAME PLAYBACK MENU When you have finished specifying the DPOF settings, always press the “MENU/OK” button to confirm the settings. If you select a frame for which DPOF If you press the “BACK” button, no DPOF settings have already been specified, the settings are specified. - Page 48 SETTING THE FILE SIZE Movie Menu 1Use “a” and “b” to change the quality setting. 2Press “MENU/OK” button to confirm your 1Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the selection. menu screen. 2Select “ ” QUALITY. 3Press the “MENU/OK” button. I Still image quality settings You can choose any combination of 4 file sizes and 3 image quality settings.
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Page 49: Using The Set-Up Menu
USING THE SET–UP MENU 1Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the 1Use “a” and “b” to select the menu option. menu screen. Use “d” and “c” to change the setting. 2Select “ ” SET–UP. 2Once you have changed the setting, press the 3Press the “MENU/OK”... -
Page 50: Image Display
IMAGE DISPLAY SET–UP Preview Zoom This setting allows you to specify whether the resulting image is displayed after you take a shot. : The photographed image is automatically recorded without being displayed. POSTVIEW: The photographed image is displayed for about 2 seconds and is then When PREVIEW is selected, you can enlarge automatically recorded. -
Page 51: Auto Power Off
AUTO POWER OFF SET–UP Once you enable this function, the monitor is When the camera is in sleep mode, pressing the temporarily switched off to reduce power shutter button down halfway brings the camera consumption (Sleep mode) if the camera is not back to full operational mode. -
Page 52: Pc Connection
PC ( PERSONAL COMPUTER ) IN 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 also to the Software Quick Start Guide booklet. The first time you connect the camera to your computer DSC ( Mass storage device ) Mode You must install all the software before... -
Page 53: Connecting At Dsc Mode
(➡Software Quick Start Guide booklet). menu to “DSC” (➡P.96, 97). Take care to ensure that the special FinePix F601 ZOOM 5Press the “ ” (POWER) button to switch the USB cable is connected the correct way around and that camera off. -
Page 54: Connecting At Pc-Camera Mode
“PC CAM” (➡P.96, 97). or switching off the camera (➡P.108). 4Press the “ ” (POWER) button to switch the Take care to ensure that the special FinePix F601 ZOOM camera off. USB cable is connected the correct way around and that the plugs are pushed fully into the connection sockets. -
Page 55: Disconnecting From The Pc (Important - Always Use This Procedure.)
When you drag the icon to the Trash, “REMOVE OK” appears on the camera's LCD monitor. ✽ Screen for Windows Me ✽ Screen for Windows Me 1Switch the camera off. 2Unplug the special FinePix F601 ZOOM USB cable from the camera. Camera Connection socket... -
Page 56: System Expansion Options
Card Reader Accessories Guide e The optional accessories (sold separately) can make taking pictures with the FinePix F601 ZOOM even easier. For information on how to attach and use the accessories, refer to the instructions provided with the accessory used. -
Page 57: Notes On Using Your Camera Correctly
Do not scratch hard objects against the lens, LCD I Notes on Immersion in Water or Sand monitor screen or viewfinder as these surfaces are easily The FinePix F601 ZOOM is particularly adversely affected damaged. by water and sand. When you are at the beach or close to h Clean the body of the camera with a soft, dry cloth. -
Page 58: Notes On The Power Supply
Notes on the Power Supply I Charging the Battery Notes on Using the Battery (NP-60) You can charge the NP-60 using the AC Power This camera uses the Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery Adapter AC-5VS/AC-5VHS. Pack NP-60. Note the points below when using the •... -
Page 59: Ac Power Adapter
Use only the AC-5VS/AC-5VHS AC Power Adapter and then plug it in again. This will restore DC output. with your FinePix F601 ZOOM Digital Camera. The use I Specifications (AC-5VS/AC-5VHS) of other AC power adapters may result in damage to Power Supply your camera. -
Page 60: Warning Displays
SmartMedia. If the error message is still displayed, replace the SmartMedia. i Camera fault. i Contact your FUJIFILM dealer. i The SmartMedia contact area is soiled. i Wipe the contact area on the SmartMedia with i The SmartMedia is damaged. - Page 61 Wipe the contact area on the SmartMedia with a soft dry cloth. It may be necessary to format the SmartMedia. i Contact your FUJIFILM dealer. i You cannot play back movies that are more than 20 seconds long. i Audio files cannot be played back.
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Page 62: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting e If you think the camera is faulty, check the following once more e If you think the camera is faulty, check the following once more Troubleshooting Possible causes I tried to charge the i There is no battery in the camera. battery but the self-timer i The camera and AC power adapter are not lamp does not light. - Page 63 The SmartMedia is write-protected. Remove the write-protection. (Peel off the write-protect sticker.) i The special FinePix F601 ZOOM USB cable i Set up the camera and the special FinePix is not properly connected to the computer or F601 ZOOM USB cable correctly.
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Page 64: Specifications
Lens: Super EBC Fujinon optical 3× zoom lens S y stem h Aperture: F2.8-F4.5/F4.0-F6.3/F5.6-F8.8/F8.0-F12.4 h Model: Digital camera FinePix F601 ZOOM h Focus: TTL contrast-type, Auto or Manual h Number of effective pixels: 3.1million pixels h Focus distance: f = 8.3 mm-24.9 mm... -
Page 65: Explanation Of Terms
Images in the file are recorded in JPEG format. allows you to specify which of the frames shot using Motion JPEG can be played back by QuickTime 3.0 a digital camera are printed and how many prints or later. are made of each image. -
Page 66: Safety Notes
Safety Notes h To ensure that you use your FinePix F601 ZOOM camera correctly, read these Safety Notes and your Owner’s Manual carefully beforehand. If a problem arises, switch the camera h After reading these Safety Notes, store them in a safe off, remove the battery, disconnect place. -
Page 67: Ec Declaration Of Conformity
Address : Heesenstrasse 31 40549 Dusseldorf, Germany declare that the product Product Name : FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA FinePix F601 ZOOM Manufacture’s Name : Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd. Manufacture’s Address : 26 - 30, Nishiazabu 2 - chome, Minato - ku,... - Page 69 26 - 30, Nishiazabu 2 - chome, Minato - ku, Tokyo 106 - 8620, Japan FGS - 204101 - FG Printed in Japan...