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FujiFilm FinePix F20 Owner's Manual

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OWNER'S MANUAL
This manual will show you how to use
your FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA
FinePix F20 correctly.
Please follow the instructions carefully.
Getting Ready
Using the Camera
Advanced Features
• Photography
• Playback
• Movie
Camera Connection
Installation
Appendices
Troubleshooting
BL00555-200(1)
Settings
Software

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  • Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL This manual will show you how to use your FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA FinePix F20 correctly. Please follow the instructions carefully. Getting Ready Using the Camera Advanced Features • Photography • Playback • Movie Settings Camera Connection Software Installation...

  • 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 A/V cable, USB cable, and DC supply cord. For customers in Canada CAUTION This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

  • Page 3: Important

    End User License Agreement This End User License Agreement (“Agreement”) is an agreement between Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd. (“FUJIFILM”) and you, which sets forth the terms and conditions of the license granted for you to use the software provided by FUJIFILM.

  • Page 4: Ec Declaration Of Conformity

    Fuji Photo Film (Europe) GmbH Address: Heesenstrasse 31 40549 Dusseldorf, Germany declare that the product Product Name: FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA FinePix F20 Manufacturer’s Name: Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd. Manufacturer’s Address: 26-30, Nishiazabu 2-chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-8620, Japan conforms to the following Standards:...

  • Page 5: Disposal Of Electric And Electronic Equipment In Private Households

    Disposal of Electric and Electronic Equipment in Private Households Disposal of used Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This symbol on the product, or in the manual and in the warranty, and/or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents Warning... 2 IMPORTANT ... 3 EC Declaration of Conformity... 4 Disposal of Electric and Electronic Equipment in Private Households ... 5 Contents... 6 Preface... 8 About this Manual ... 9 Accessories Included ... 10 Camera Parts and Features... 11 Example of LCD Monitor Text Display ...
  • Page 7 Power Supply and Battery... 116 Notes on the xD-Picture Card™ and the Internal Memory ... 119 Warning Displays ... 121 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting... 125 Specifications ... 133 Explanation of Terms ... 138 FUJIFILM Digital Camera Worldwide Network... 139 Safety Notes... 144...

  • Page 8: Preface

    European countries and China. Z Exif Print (Exif ver. 2.2) Exif Print Format is a newly revised digital camera file format that contains a variety of shooting information for optimal printing. See “Using Your Camera Correctly” (➝p.115) for more...

  • Page 9: About This Manual

    About this Manual e Macro (Close-up) Use this mode to take close-up shots. Available Photography modes: AUTO, , s ( p.42-46 ) Press e (p) to select Macro mode. Press e (p) again to cancel Macro mode. e appears on the LCD AUTO AUTO monitor indicating that you...

  • Page 10: Accessories Included

    • Rechargeable Battery NP-70 (1) Soft case included • Strap (1) • AC Power Adapter AC-5VC (1 set) • A/V cable for FinePix F20 (1) Including plug to pin-plug ×2 • USB cable for FinePix F20 (1) • CD-ROM (1) Software for FinePix CX •...

  • Page 11: Camera Parts And Features

    Camera Parts and Features • Refer to the pages in parentheses for information on using the camera parts or features. A Shutter button B Mode switch C Lens (lens cover) D POWER button E Flash (p.48) F AF-assist illuminator (p.30) Self-timer lamp (p.51) G Terminal cover H Microphone...

  • Page 12: Example Of Lcd Monitor Text Display

    Example of LCD Monitor Text Display Z Photography mode Z Playback mode FinePix F20 has internal memory that can store images without xD-Picture Card. Y appears on the LCD monitor when the internal memory is active. A ( Self-timer (p.50) L 9 White balance (p.61)

  • Page 13: Loading The Battery

    Loading the Battery Battery is required to operate the digital camera. At first, load the battery in the camera. Z Compatible battery Rechargeable Battery NP-70 (1) Indicator Terminals CAUTION • The battery is not fully charged at shipment and must be fully charged before being used.
  • Page 14 Loading the Battery Load the battery. Hold the battery so that the indicators are aligned. Push the battery release catch aside while loading the battery. Check that the battery is firmly held in place. Battery release catch CAUTION Load the battery in the correct direction. Close the battery cover.

  • Page 15: Charging The Battery

    CAUTION • Always use the FUJIFILM AC power adapter AC-5VC (included). • See p.118 for notes on using the AC power adapter. • Only connect and disconnect the AC power adapter when the camera is off.

  • Page 16: Checking The Battery Charge

    Charging the Battery Camera operation during charging When connection is completed, battery charging begins. Charging ends after about 2.5 hours. CHECK Indicator lamp [During charging] Lit red [Charging completed] Off [Charging error] Blinking red (➝p.126) Battery protection function When you try to charge the battery immediately after the camera has been used continuously for a long period, charging may not begin soon (the indicator lamp does not turn red).

  • Page 17: Loading The Xd-Picture Card

    Loading the xD-Picture Card Although you can store pictures in the camera’s internal memory, you can store many more images on the xD- Picture Card (sold separately). There is a slot for the xD- Picture Card inside the battery compartment. Open the battery cover.
  • Page 18 • Operation of this camera is only guaranteed when it is used with FUJIFILM xD-Picture Card. • See p.119 for information on the xD-Picture Card. MEMO • The size of an image file varies depending on the subject.

  • Page 19: Turning On And Off

    Turning On and Off Turning the camera on in Photography mode Press POWER down fully to turn the camera on. Press POWER again to turn the camera off. MEMO Changes between Photography mode and Playback mode Press w during shooting to change to Playback mode. Press the shutter button down halfway to return to Photography mode.

  • Page 20: Setting The Language, Date, And Time

    Turning On and Off Setting the language, date, and time When using the camera for the first time after purchasing, the language, date, and time are cleared. Set the language, date, and time. screen appears when turning the camera on. START MENU START MENU / LANG.

  • Page 21: Auto Power Off Function

    Change the date format. DATE / TIME NOT SET DATE / TIME NOT SET DD . MM . YY DD . MM . YY MM / MM / DD / DD / YY YY 7 / 24 / 2006 7 / 24 / 2006 10:00 10:00 YY .

  • Page 22: Correcting The Date And Time

    Correcting the Date and Time Open the SET-UP menu. SHOOTING MENU SHOOTING MENU SHOOTING MODE SHOOTING MODE HIGH-SPEED SHOOTING HIGH-SPEED SHOOTING CONTINUOUS CONTINUOUS SET-UP SET-UP A Press MENU/OK to open the menu. B Press n or o to select U SET-UP. C Press q.

  • Page 23: Selecting The Language

    Selecting the Language Open the SET-UP menu. SHOOTING MENU SHOOTING MENU AUTO AUTO SHOOTING MODE SHOOTING MODE HIGH-SPEED SHOOTING HIGH-SPEED SHOOTING CONTINUOUS CONTINUOUS SET-UP SET-UP A Press MENU/OK to open the menu. B Press n or o to select U SET-UP. C Press q.

  • Page 24: Taking Pictures (Auto Mode)

    Taking Pictures (AUTO Mode) This section describes the basic operations. Turn the camera on. A Press POWER to turn the camera on. B Set the Mode switch to q. Holding the camera correctly Brace your elbows against your sides and hold the camera with both hands.
  • Page 25 Check the composition on the LCD monitor. To adjust zoom scale using the Zoom button: W button T button (Zoom out) (Zoom in) AUTO AUTO AUTO AUTO 25 25 25 25 Zoom bar • Focal range Approx. 60 cm (2.0 ft.) to infinity •...
  • Page 26 Taking Pictures (AUTO Mode) Press the shutter button fully. Double beep Halfway pressed CAUTION When taking a picture using the flash, the image may disappear and go dark briefly due to flash charging. The indicator lamp blinks orange during charging. MEMO •...
  • Page 27 Z Indicator lamp display The indicator lamp lights or blinks when pressing the shutter button, etc. The indicator lamp shows the camera status. Indicator lamp Display Status Lit green Locking the focus Blinking green Camera shake warning, AF warning, or AE warning (ready to shoot) Blinking green and Recording to xD-Picture Card or orange alternately...

  • Page 28: Taking Pictures With The Focus And Exposure Locked

    Taking Pictures (AUTO Mode) Taking pictures with the focus and exposure locked AUTO AUTO In the above composition, the subjects (two people in this case) are not in the AF frame. Pressing the shutter button halfway at this point will result in the subjects being out of focus.
  • Page 29 • AF/AE lock can be applied repeatedly before the shutter is released. • Use AF/AE lock in all Photography modes to guarantee excellent results. • On FinePix F20, pressing the shutter button down halfway locks the focus and exposure settings (AF and AE lock). Subjects not suitable for autofocus FinePix F20 uses a high-precision autofocusing mechanism.

  • Page 30: Adjusting The Shot Composition

    Taking Pictures (AUTO Mode) AF-assist illuminator Use this illuminator to focus on the subject in dimly lit conditions. When pressing the shutter button down halfway, the camera fires the AF-assist illuminator (white) while focusing on your subject. MEMO • Even though there is no danger to safety, do not expose it directly in someone’s eyes.

  • Page 31: Best Framing

    Best framing Position the main subject at the intersection of two lines AUTO AUTO in this frame or align one of the horizontal lines with the horizon. Use this frame as a guide to the subject’s size and the balance of the shot while composing a shot.

  • Page 32: Viewing The Images

    FUJIFILM digital camera that supports xD-Picture Cards. Clear playback or playback zooming may not be possible for still images shot on cameras other than FinePix F20. • When playing back images shot with a camera other than your FinePix F20, appears on the LCD monitor.

  • Page 33: Playback Zoom

    Single-frame playback 100 - 0001 100 - 0001 100 - 0001 100 - 0001 ISO 100 ISO 100 ISO 100 ISO 100 7 / 24 / 2006 7 / 24 / 2006 7 / 24 / 2006 7 / 24 / 2006 10:00 AM 10:00 AM 10:00 AM...
  • Page 34 Viewing the Images Z Zoom scales Quality mode 5 (2848 × 2136 pixels) % (3024 × 2016 pixels) 3 (2048 × 1536 pixels) 2 (1600 × 1200 pixels) MEMO Pressing DISP/BACK cancels playback zoom. Max. zoom scale Multi-frame playback screen (9 frames) appears on the Approx.

  • Page 35: Sorting By Date

    Sorting by date In sorting by date mode, you can view all images taken on the same day. 2006 2006 7 / 22 22 7 / 23 23 7 / 24 24 1 / 14 14 A Press n, o, p, or q to move the cursor (colored frame) to the selecting frame.

  • Page 36: Erasing The Images/Movies

    Erasing the Images/Movies Use this mode to erase unnecessary images or movies to have ample free space on the xD-Picture Card or internal memory. Your camera calls images “frames”. Selecting FRAME or ALL FRAMES PLAYBACK MENU PLAYBACK MENU ERASE ERASE IMAGE ROTATE IMAGE ROTATE PROTECT...
  • Page 37 Erasing one frame at a time (FRAME) ERASE OK? ERASE OK? CANCEL CANCEL A Press p or q to select the erasing frame (file). B Press MENU/OK to erase the currently displayed frame (file). MEMO To erase another frame (file), repeat above steps. When erasing frames (files) is completed, press DISP/ BACK.
  • Page 38 Erasing the Images/Movies MEMO • When using an xD-Picture Card, the images in the xD- Picture Card are erased. When not using an xD- Picture Card, the images in the internal memory are erased. • Protected frames (files) cannot be erased. Unprotect the frames (files) before erasing them (➝p.73).

  • Page 39: Using The Photography Functions - Procedure Of Setting

    Using the Photography Functions — Procedure of Setting Specify the camera settings for taking pictures to get the best result. A general guide is given below. Select the Photography mode. Set the Photography mode from the menu. The camera settings are tailored to the scene being shot.
  • Page 40 Using the Photography Functions — Procedure of Setting Z Specifying functions using p-MODE MENU (p button) Use to specify required sensitivity S ISO setting (➝p.56). Use to specify required image size QUALITY (➝p.57). Use to specify required color tone FinePix COLOR (➝p.58).

  • Page 41: Setting The Shooting Mode

    Setting the Shooting Mode You can select the most suitable setting according to the subject by selecting one of the Shooting modes. A Set the Mode switch to q. MEMO • See p.49 for information on the available flash modes. •...

  • Page 42: Natural Light

    Setting the Shooting Mode AUTO This is the easiest mode for providing crisp and clear shots. Use this mode for ordinary photography. Camera specifies all setting other than p-MODE (Quality and FinePix COLOR) automatically. NATURAL LIGHT This mode produces beautiful images that retain the natural ambience when shots are taken in low-light conditions.
  • Page 43 H PORTRAIT Use this mode for photography to get beautiful skin tones and soft overall tone. , LANDSCAPE Use this mode for shooting scenery in daylight and provides crisp, clear shots of scenery such as buildings and mountains. CHECK Flash cannot be used in the Landscape mode. .
  • Page 44 Setting the Shooting Mode FIREWORKS Use this mode to shoot fireworks. It is effective for taking more vivid shots of fireworks with a slow shutter. CHECK • Flash cannot be used in the Fireworks mode. • Shutter speed setting: 1/2 sec. to 4 sec. •...
  • Page 45 BEACH Use this mode to prevent darkening images and provide crisp, clear shots, when shooting at beach under strong sunlight. MUSEUM Use this mode for taking pictures in places such as museum where the use of flash and making an operation sound and a shutter sound are restricted.
  • Page 46 Setting the Shooting Mode TEXT Use this mode to shoot documents and white board. It is effective for taking clearer shots of letters. CHECK Focal range Wide angle: Approx. 5 cm to 2 m (2.0 in. to 6.6 ft.) Telephoto: Approx.

  • Page 47: Macro (Close-Up)

    e Macro (Close-up) Use this mode to take close-up shots. Available Photography modes: AUTO, , s (➝p.42-46) Press e (p) to select Macro mode. Press e (p) again to cancel Macro mode. e appears on the LCD AUTO AUTO 25 25 monitor indicating that you can take close-up shots.

  • Page 48: Setting The Flash

    d Setting the Flash Flash photography is useful for taking pictures at night or indoor dark locations. Choose from 6 flash modes according to the type of shot. See p.49 for information on the available Photography modes. The flash setting changes each time you press d (q).
  • Page 49 CHECK List of available flash modes in each Photography mode AUTO ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ AUTO ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓...

  • Page 50: Self-Timer

    * Self-Timer The self-timer is used in situations where the photographer is included in the shot. Available Photography modes: All Setting self-timer The self-timer setting changes each time you press * (o). The last displayed setting is AUTO AUTO 25 25 the selected mode.
  • Page 51 Take pictures in selected time. A picture is taken after the self-timer lamp changes from lit to blinking (only blinks with the 2-second self- timer). A countdown appears on the LCD monitor indicating the time remaining until the picture is taken. Using the 2-second self-timer This is useful when you worry about camera shake even if attaching the camera on a tripod.

  • Page 52: Increasing Monitor Brightness

    j Increasing Monitor Brightness This is useful when checking the shot composition for outdoor scenes. Increasing the LCD monitor brightness Press j (n) to display the LCD monitor brightly. Press j (n) again to return to normal LCD monitor brightness. appears on the LCD AUTO AUTO...

  • Page 53: Using P-Mode Menu (Photography)/Shooting Menu

    Using p-MODE MENU (Photography)/SHOOTING MENU Use these menus to adjust image quality or focus. You can take pictures in a wide range of conditions. Setting the p-MODE MENU (Photography) MODE MENU MODE MENU QUALITY QUALITY 10 10 FRAMES FRAMES 10 10 19 19 25 25 A Press p to open the p-MODE MENU.
  • Page 54 Using p-MODE MENU (Photography)/SHOOTING MENU Z List of p-MODE MENU options Menu This setting can be used when the S ISO Specifies required sensitivity setting of the ambient light around the subject. (➝p.56) The larger value of the sensitivity, the higher sensitivity is obtained. The higher sensitivity settings will allow you to take pictures in darker locations.
  • Page 55 Z List of SHOOTING MENU options Menu Use this setting to provide the best photography menu setting for the scene SHOOTING MODE being shot. (➝p.41) S EXP. This setting can be used when the COMPENSATION Use this setting to obtain the correct exposure. (➝p.59) PHOTOMETRY This setting can be used when the...

  • Page 56: P-Mode Menu (Photography)

    p-MODE MENU (Photography) Changing the sensitivity setting (S ISO) Use this menu to specify required sensitivity setting of the ambient light around the subject. The larger value of the sensitivity, the higher sensitivity is obtained. The higher sensitivity settings will allow you to take pictures in darker locations.

  • Page 57: Changing The Quality Setting ( Quality)

    Changing the quality setting QUALITY) Use this menu to specify the image size (number of recorded pixels). Select the quality setting for the scene being shot. Z Quality settings in Photography mode Quality mode Sample uses 5 F (2848 × 2136) Printing at up to 10R (25.4 ×...

  • Page 58: Changing The Finepix Color Setting ( Finepix Color)

    p-MODE MENU (Photography) Changing the FinePix COLOR setting ( FinePix COLOR) Use this menu to specify required color tone. It is effective for taking vivid shots or black and white shots. CHECK FinePix COLOR settings The contrast and color saturation are set to standard.

  • Page 59: Shooting Menu

    SHOOTING MENU Adjusting exposure compensation (S EXP. COMPENSATION) Available Photography mode: s (➝p.46) Use this menu for shots to get the correct brightness (exposure), such as shots with extremely high contrast between the subject and the background. EXP. COMPENSATION EXP. COMPENSATION positive (+) compensation negative (–) compensation CHECK...

  • Page 60: Selecting Light Metering Method ( Photometry)

    SHOOTING MENU Selecting light metering method PHOTOMETRY) Available Photography mode: s (➝p.46) Use this setting when the correct exposure cannot be obtained by the shooting conditions. SHOOTING MENU SHOOTING MENU SHOOTING MODE SHOOTING MODE EXP. COMPENSATION EXP. COMPENSATION PHOTOMETRY PHOTOMETRY WHITE BALANCE WHITE BALANCE HIGH - - SPEED SHOOTING...

  • Page 61: Adjusting Color Balance (T White Balance)

    Adjusting color balance (T WHITE BALANCE) Available Photography mode: s (➝p.46) Adjust the color balance based on white to suit the color of the ambient light around the subject. WHITE BALANCE WHITE BALANCE AUTO AUTO AUTO: Automatic adjustment : Select the white balance be using white paper to suit the shooting conditions.

  • Page 62: Focusing The Shot Quickly ( High-Speed Shooting)

    SHOOTING MENU 25 25 25 25 AUTO AUTO(1600) (1600) OVER OVER OVER or UNDER Example You can change the white balance for a photographed image by using colored paper instead of white paper. MEMO • In AUTO mode, the correct white balance may not be achieved for subjects such as close-ups of people’s faces and pictures taken under a special light source.

  • Page 63: Taking Pictures Continuously ( Continuous)

    Taking pictures continuously CONTINUOUS) Use this mode to take pictures of a moving subject. SHOOTING MENU SHOOTING MENU SHOOTING MODE SHOOTING MODE EXP. COMPENSATION EXP. COMPENSATION PHOTOMETRY PHOTOMETRY LONG PERIOD LONG PERIOD WHITE BALANCE WHITE BALANCE AUTO AUTO FINAL 3 FINAL 3 HIGH HIGH - - SPEED SHOOTING...
  • Page 64 SHOOTING MENU f TOP 3 continuous shooting Available Photography modes: All (except for (➝p.42-46) Shooting continues as long as STORING STORING holding the shutter button down. This mode shoots up to 3 frames (max. 2.2 frames/ sec.). MEMO The file recording time using the continuous shooting may increase when recording in the xD-Picture Card or internal memory.

  • Page 65: Specifying Focusing Mode (H Af Mode)

    h LONG PERIOD continuous shooting Available Photography modes: All (except for (➝p.42-46) Shooting continues as long as holding the shutter button down. This mode shoots up to xD-Picture Card or internal memory end. Press shutter button. Release shutter button. All frames Specifying focusing mode (H AF MODE) Available Photography mode: s (➝p.46)
  • Page 66 SHOOTING MENU MULTI When pressing the shutter button down halfway, the camera recognizes any strongly contrasting subject near the center of the LCD monitor and displays the AF frame over subject in focus. 25 25 25 25 AUTO AUTO(1600) AUTO AUTO(1600) (1600) (1600)

  • Page 67: Using P-Mode Menu (Playback)

    Using p-MODE MENU (Playback)/PLAYBACK MENU Use these menus to play back photographed images. Setting the p-MODE MENU (Playback) A Set the camera to Playback mode (➝p.32). MODE MENU MODE MENU PLAYBACK PLAYBACK PRINT ORDER (DPOF) PRINT ORDER (DPOF) B Press p to open the p-MODE MENU. C Press n or o to select the menu.

  • Page 68: P-Mode Menu (Playback)

    p-MODE MENU (Playback) Setting automatic playback PLAYBACK) Use this mode to play back photographed images continuously. You can select playback interval and type of image transition. MODE MENU MODE MENU PLAYBACK PLAYBACK NORMAL NORMAL PRINT ORDER (DPOF) PRINT ORDER (DPOF) NORMAL NORMAL FADE-IN...
  • Page 69 Card. The recorded specifications include information on which frames are to be printed. This section gives a detailed description of how to order your prints with FinePix F20. Some printers do not support date and time imprinting or specification of the number of prints.
  • Page 70 p-MODE MENU (Playback) WITH DATE / WITHOUT DATE Selecting WITH DATEE, E appears on the LCD monitor and the date will be imprinted on your prints. PRINT ORDER ( DPOF DPOF ) PRINT ORDER DPOF DPOF : 00009 00009 Total number of prints Setting for that frame SHEETS SHEETS...

  • Page 71: Reset All

    MEMO • When DPOF settings were specified on another camera. RESET DPOF OK? RESET DPOF OK? When the data includes a frame (file) with DPOF settings that were specified on another camera, “RESET DPOF OK?” appears. Pressing MENU/OK erases all of the DPOF settings already specified for each frame (file).

  • Page 72: Playback Menu

    MEMO An image can be rotated only when playing back using FinePix F20. You may not be able to rotate images that were shot with a camera other than the FinePix F20. ➝ p.73). Setting the menu (➝p.67) IMAGE ROTATE...

  • Page 73: Protecting The Images ( Protect)

    Protecting the images PROTECT) Use this mode to prevent frames (files) from being accidentally erased. Your camera calls images “frames”. FRAME SET / RESET PROTECT OK? PROTECT OK? UNPROTECT OK? UNPROTECT OK? CANCEL CANCEL Unprotected Protected (F appears) A Press p or q to select the protecting/ unprotecting frame (file).

  • Page 74: Copying The Images (V Copy)

    PLAYBACK MENU MEMO To stop the procedure midway CANCEL CANCEL If the images are very large, protecting or unprotecting all the frames (files) may take some time. If you want to take a picture or record a movie during the procedure, press DISP/BACK.
  • Page 75 Copying one frame at a time (FRAME) COPY COPY INTERNAL MEMORY INTERNAL MEMORY CARD CARD FRAME FRAME CARD CARD INTERNAL MEMORY INTERNAL MEMORY ALL FRAMES ALL FRAMES CANCEL CANCEL A Press n or o to select FRAME. B Press MENU/OK. C Press p or q to select the copying frame (file).

  • Page 76: Adding Voice Memos To The Images ( Voice Memo)

    PLAYBACK MENU Adding voice memos to the images ( VOICE MEMO) Voice memos of up to 30 seconds can be added to still images. Recording voice memos A Press p or q to select the image to add a voice memo. B Press MENU/OK to open the PLAYBACK MENU.

  • Page 77: Playing Back Voice Memo

    FINISH FINISH RE - REC F The voice memo ends when pressing MENU/OK midway or 30 seconds pass. To record your comment: press MENU/OK. To rerecord the comment: press DISP/BACK. MEMO • When the image already has a voice memo If you select an image that PLAYBACK MENU PLAYBACK MENU...

  • Page 78: Adjusting Volume Of Voice Memos

    PLAYBACK MENU Z Playing back voice memos Control Playback Playback begins. The voice memo stops when playback ends. Pause / Pauses the voice memo during Resume playback. Press o again to resume playback. Stop Stops playback. Press p or q while voice memo playback is stopped to go back to the previous file or advance to the next file...

  • Page 79: Trimming The Images ( Trimming)

    Trimming the images TRIMMING) Use this mode to trim the required part of the photographed image. CHECK Before selecting TRIMMING, select the trimming frame (file). W button (Zoom out) (Zoom in) TRIMMING TRIMMING TRIMMING TRIMMING CANCEL CANCEL Zoom bar A Press W or T to zoom in or out on an image.
  • Page 80 • When % quality setting is selected, the image is trimmed to normal size (4:3 aspect ratio). CAUTION You may not be able to trim images that were shot with a camera other than FinePix F20. Setting the menu (➝p.67)

  • Page 81: Recording Movies

    r Recording Movies Use this mode to record movies with sound. Set the camera to r Movie mode. Set the Mode switch to r. The available recording time STANDBY STANDBY appears on the LCD monitor. Z Zooming the image You must zoom beforehand as you cannot zoom during recording.
  • Page 82 (if the battery runs out or the AC power adapter is disconnected). • A movie file taken by FinePix F20 may not be playable on other cameras. • Because sound is recorded concurrently with the images, make sure that you do not cover the microphone with a finger, etc.

  • Page 83: Changing Movie Size

    Changing movie size Press p to open the p-MODE MENU. MODE MENU MODE MENU QUALITY QUALITY A Press q. B Press n or o to change the setting. C Press MENU/OK to confirm the setting. Z Quality settings in Movie mode % (640 ×...

  • Page 84: Playing Back Movies

    w Playing Back Movies 7 / 24 / 2006 7 / 24 / 2006 7 / 24 / 2006 7 / 24 / 2006 11:00 AM 10:00 AM 11:00 AM 10:00 AM PLAY PLAY A Press p or q to select the movie file. r appears on the LCD monitor.

  • Page 85: Adjusting Volume Of Movies

    MEMO If the subject of the shot is very bright, white vertical streaks or black horizontal streaks may appear in the image during playback. This is normal. CAUTION • You may not be able to play back some movie files recorded on other cameras.

  • Page 86: U Set-Up

    U SET-UP Using the SET-UP menu Open the SET-UP menu. A Press MENU/OK to open the menu. B Press n or o to select U SET-UP. C Press q. Change the page. SET - UP UP DATE / TIME DATE / TIME BEEP VOLUME BEEP VOLUME SHUTTER VOLUME...

  • Page 87: Set-Up Menu Option

    SET-UP menu option Setting Display 3 SEC/1.5 SEC/ IMAGE DISP. ZOOM (CONTINUOUS) FRAME NO. CONT./RENEW AF ILLUMINATOR ON/OFF DIGITAL ZOOM ON/OFF LCD MODE DATE/TIME – BEEP VOLUME SHUTTER VOLUME PLAYBACK – VOLUME LCD BRIGHTNESS – FORMAT – Factory default Sets the way for displaying the check image screen (photograph result) after taking a picture.
  • Page 88 U SET-UP Setting AUTO POWER TIME DIFFERENCE BACKGROUND COLOR VIDEO SYSTEM RESET Display Factory default ENGLISH OFF/2 MIN/5 MIN 2 MIN – – NTSC/PAL – – – How to use the SET-UP menu (➝p.86) Explanation Specifies the language used for LCD monitor display.
  • Page 89 IMAGE DISP. Use this setting to set the way for displaying the check image screen (photograph result) after taking a picture. 3 SEC/1.5 SEC: The image appears for about 3 or 1.5 seconds and is then recorded. ZOOM (CONTINUOUS): The image appears enlarged. Use this mode to check details of image.
  • Page 90 U SET-UP FRAME NO. Use this function to specify whether frame numbers are assigned consecutively from previous numbers or begin again. <CONT.> Formatted xD-Picture Card or internal memory used for both A and B. CONT. : Pictures are stored beginning from the highest file number stored on the last xD-Picture Card or internal memory used.

  • Page 91: Digital Zoom

    DIGITAL ZOOM Use this function to shoot enlarged images than maximum optical zoom scale. AUTO AUTO Zoom bar Z Zoom bar display Optical zoom: 3× Optical zoom: 3× Digital zoom: approx. 6.2× CHECK • Optical zoom focal length Approx. 36 mm to 108 mm (%: Approx.

  • Page 92: Lcd Mode

    U SET-UP LCD MODE Use this function to set the LCD monitor display to the fine mode or power save mode. Z POWER SAVE The LCD monitor darkens when camera is not used for 10 seconds. When this function is active, you can save power and get the maximum possible running time from your battery.

  • Page 93: Lcd Brightness

    LCD BRIGHTNESS Use this function to adjust the LCD monitor brightness. LCD BRIGHTNESS LCD BRIGHTNESS CANCEL CANCEL A Press n or o to adjust the LCD monitor brightness. The indicator moves to the + to display the LCD monitor brightly or to the – to darken the LCD monitor.

  • Page 94: Auto Power Off

    U SET-UP AUTO POWER OFF When this function is active and the camera remains unused for 2 or 5 minutes, it turns camera off. Use this function when you want to get the maximum possible running time from your battery. CAUTION The Auto power off function is disabled during automatic playback (➝p.68), and when a USB connection (➝p.97,...
  • Page 95 Move to TIME DIFFERENCE screen. SET - UP UP ENGLISH ENGLISH AUTO POWER OFF AUTO POWER OFF 2 MIN 2 MIN TIME DIFFERENCE TIME DIFFERENCE HOME HOME BACKGROUND COLOR BACKGROUND COLOR LOCAL LOCAL VIDEO SYSTEM VIDEO SYSTEM RESET RESET Press q. Set time difference.

  • Page 96: Connecting To A Tv

    Connecting to a TV When connecting to a TV, images can be displayed on wider screen. Using Automatic playback function (➝p.68) together, you can have fun with folks. Plug the A/V cable (included) into the A/V OUT (Audio/Visual output) socket of the camera. Video (yellow) To terminals Audio (white)

  • Page 97: Connecting Camera Directly To Printer - Pictbridge Function

    Connecting Camera Directly to Printer — PictBridge Function When a printer that supports PictBridge is available, images can be printed by connecting the camera directly to the PictBridge-compatible printer without a PC. Connecting to a printer A Connect the camera to your printer using the USB cable (included).
  • Page 98 Connecting Camera Directly to Printer — PictBridge Function Specifying images for printing (PRINT WITH DATE / PRINT WITHOUT DATE) PICTBRIDGE PICTBRIDGE TOTAL : 00002 TOTAL : 00002 SHEETS SHEETS 02 02 FRAME FRAME A Press p or q to display the frame (file) for specifying PRINT setting.

  • Page 99: Print Dpof

    (files) continuously. CHECK To select uPRINT DPOF, the DPOF settings must be specified on FinePix F20 beforehand (➝p.68). CAUTION Even when WITH DATEE is specified in the DPOF settings (➝p.68), the date is not inserted on printers that do not support date printing.
  • Page 100 • The camera cannot be used to specify printer settings such as the paper size and print quality. • Use internal memory or an xD-Picture Card that was formatted on FinePix F20. • Movies cannot be printed. • Images photographed with a camera other than FinePix...

  • Page 101: Installation On A Windows Pc

    Installation on a Windows PC Pre-installation checklist Z Hardware and software requirements To run this software, you must have the hardware and software described below. Check your system before you begin the installation. Operating System Hard disk space Display Internet connection Models with one of the above operating systems pre-installed.
  • Page 102 Installation on a Windows PC Z Recommended system Operating System Hard disk space Display Internet connection CAUTION • Connect the camera directly to the PC using the USB cable (included). The software may not operate correctly when you use an extension cable or connect the camera via a USB hub.
  • Page 103 Do not connect the camera to your PC until the software installation is completed. Install FinePixViewer as instructed in the Quick start guide. Launching the installer manually A Double-click the “My Computer” icon. Windows XP users should click “My Computer” in the “Start” menu.

  • Page 104: Installation On A Mac Os X

    Installation on a Mac OS X Pre-installation checklist Z Hardware and software requirements To run this software, you must have the hardware and software described below. Check your system before you begin the installation. Compatible Mac Operating System Hard disk space Display Internet connection PowerPC, Intel processor loaded...
  • Page 105 Turn your Macintosh on and start up Mac OS X. Do not launch any other applications. When the bundled CD-ROM is loaded into the CD-ROM drive, the “FinePix” icon appears. Double-click the “FinePix” icon to open the “FinePix” volume window. Double-click on “Installer for MacOSX”.
  • Page 106 Installation on a Mac OS X The ImageMixer VCD2 LE for FinePix installer automatically starts up and a window showing the installation progress appears (Installation may take several minutes). The “FinePixViewer installation completed” message dialog appears. Then click exit button and close it. CAUTION When Safari is used as the Web browser, a message may be displayed and the CD-ROM may not be removed.

  • Page 107: Connecting To A Pc

    • Do not format the xD-Picture Card in the camera on the PC. • Use the xD-Picture Card with images taken by a FUJIFILM Digital camera. • When connecting to a PC, if the xD-Picture Card contains large image or movie files, connection or transmission may take time or images may not be stored.
  • Page 108 • Always use FinePixViewer to transfer images with voice memos to a PC. • FinePix F20 is compatible with PTP (Picture Transfer Protocol). A PTP-compatible camera is a camera which can recognize the PC and printer automatically when connected.

  • Page 109: Disconnecting The Camera

    Windows XP A The “Found New Hardware” help message appears in the bottom-right corner of your screen. This message will close when the settings are completed. No action is required. CAUTION This step is not required for subsequent connections. B FinePixViewer automatically starts up and the Save Image Wizard window (Save Image dialog box) appears.

  • Page 110: Using Finepixviewer

    Connecting to a PC A Press POWER to turn the camera off. B Unplug the USB cable (included) from the camera. ; USB socket Mastering FinePixViewer For all information on FinePixViewer functions, refer to “How to Use FinePixViewer” in the Help menu for details. •...

  • Page 111: Uninstalling The Software

    Uninstalling the software Only perform this operation when you no longer require the installed software or when the software was not installed correctly. Windows A Check that the camera is not connected to the PC. B Quit all currently running applications. C Open the “My Computer”...

  • Page 112: System Expansion Option

    System Expansion Option By using FinePix F20 together with other optional FUJIFILM products, your system can be expanded to fill a wide range of uses. Accessory availability may vary by country. Please check with your local Fujifilm representative to confirm product availability.

  • Page 113: Accessories Guide

    There are two types of xD-Picture Card: standard type and Type M (containing “M” in the model number, such as DPC-M1GB). FinePix F20 is compatible with Type M, however they may no be compatible depending on the device used (Image Memory Card Reader, etc.).
  • Page 114 Accessories Guide • Image Memory Card Reader DPC-R1 The DPC-R1 provides a quick and easy way to transfer images back and forth between your PC and an image memory card (xD-Picture Card and SmartMedia). The DPC-R1 uses the USB interface for high- speed file transfer.

  • Page 115: Using Your Camera Correctly

    • Next to rubber or vinyl products Z Damaged by Water or Sand FinePix F20 can be damaged on the inside and outside by water and sand. When you are at the beach or close to water, make sure that the camera is not damaged by water or sand.

  • Page 116: Power Supply And Battery

    When shipped, the NP-70 is not fully charged. Always charge the NP-70 before using it. • When carrying the NP-70, install it in a digital camera or keep it in the soft case. • When storing the NP-70, place it inside the special soft case provided.
  • Page 117 Z Battery Life At normal temperatures, the NP-70 can be used at least 300 times. If the time for which the NP-70 provides power shortens markedly, this indicates that the NP-70 has reached the end of its effective life and should be replaced. Notes on storage The Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery NP-70 is both compact and capable of storing large quantities of power.
  • Page 118 • Plug the connection cord plug securely into the DC input terminal of the FUJIFILM Digital camera. • Turn off the FUJIFILM Digital camera before disconnecting the cord from the FUJIFILM Digital camera’s DC input terminal. To disconnect, pull out the plug gently.

  • Page 119: Notes On The Xd-Picture Card™ And The Internal Memory

    Z Protecting Your Data • Images and movies may be lost or destroyed in the following situations. Please note that FUJIFILM assumes no responsibility for data that is lost or destroyed. 1.Removal of the memory card or turning the power off while the memory card or internal memory is being accessed (i.e., during record, erase, initialization, and...
  • Page 120 There are two types of xD-Picture Card: standard type and Type M (containing “M” in the model number, such as DPC-M1GB). FinePix F20 is compatible with Type M, however they may not be compatible depending on the device used (Image Memory Card Reader, etc.).

  • Page 121: Warning Displays

    • Turn the camera on again, taking care not to touch the lens. • Turn the camera off and on again. If the message still appears, contact your FUJIFILM dealer. Insert an xD-Picture Card. • Format the xD-Picture Card or internal memory on the camera (➝p.93).
  • Page 122 It may be necessary to format the xD-Picture Card (➝p.93). If the message still appears, replace the xD-Picture Card. • Contact your FUJIFILM dealer. • The movie and image cannot be played back. No more than 4,999 images can be shown by date sorting.
  • Page 123 CAN NOT SET DPOF CAN NOT ROTATE An attempt was made to rotate a movie or an image shot using a camera other than FinePix F20. r CAN NOT ROTATE The camera is not connected to a PC or printer.
  • Page 124 Warning Displays Warning Displayed Displayed for PictBridge. PRINTER ERROR Displayed for PictBridge. PRINTER ERROR RESUME? Displayed for PictBridge. CANNOT BE PRINTED Explanation • Check that the printer is not out of paper or out of ink. • Turn the printer off briefly and then turn it back on. •...

  • Page 125: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Z Getting ready Matters Problems The battery has run out. Nothing happens The battery is loaded backward. when pressing POWER. The battery cover is not closed securely. The camera and AC power adapter are not connected correctly. Camera is used in extremely cold conditions.
  • Page 126 Take the battery out briefly and wipe the battery terminals with a clean, dry cloth before reloading it. Load a new battery. If the battery still fails to charge, contact your FUJIFILM dealer. Solutions Select ENGLISH. Page –...
  • Page 127 Z Shooting Matters Problems The xD-Picture Card or internal memory is full. The xD-Picture Card or internal memory is not formatted. No photograph is taken when The xD-Picture Card contact area is pressing the soiled. shutter button. Basic operations The xD-Picture Card is damaged. The battery has run out.
  • Page 128 Troubleshooting Matters Problems Cannot use the flash. Flash The flash settings are restricted and cannot be selected. The playback image is dark even though the flash was used. The image is blurred. Photographed images There is speckling on the image. Possible causes The shutter button was pressed while the flash was charging.
  • Page 129 Matters Problems AC power adapter was connected or Photographed disconnected during turning the camera Recording images images or movies are not recorded. Only 1 frame can A picture is taken using self-timer when be shot even setting FINAL 3 or LONG PERIOD Continuous though continuous continuous shooting mode.
  • Page 130 Troubleshooting Z Playing back Matters Problems Playing back The camera does movie / voice not emit any memo sound. Erasing FRAME does not erase the frame. Erasing Erasing ALL FRAMES does not erase all the frames. CONT. in the frame number Frame No.
  • Page 131 Z Connecting Matters Problems The camera is not connected to the TV correctly. The included A/V cable was connected There is no image during movie playback. or sound on the “TV” is selected as the TV input. Connecting to TV The video output setting is incorrect.
  • Page 132 Charge the battery or load fully charged battery. Briefly remove the battery or disconnect the AC power adapter. Then reload the battery or reconnect the AC power adapter and try again. If you think the camera is faulty, contact your FUJIFILM dealer. Page...

  • Page 133: Specifications

    Specifications System Model Digital camera FinePix F20 Effective pixels 6.3 million pixels 1/1.7-inch Super CCD HR Storage media Internal memory (approx. 10 MB)/xD-Picture Card (16/32/64/128/256/512 MB/1 GB) File format Still image: DCF-compliant Movie: AVI format, Motion JPEG Audio: WAVE format, Monaural sound Number of recorded pixels Still image: 2848 ×...
  • Page 134 Specifications System Sensitivity AUTO*/AUTO(400)/AUTO(1600)/Equivalent to ISO 100/200/400/800/1600 Photometry TTL 256-zones metering Multi, Spot, Average Exposure control Program AE Scene position (NIGHT), Exposure compensation –2 EV to +2 EV in 1/3 EV-step increments (s) Shutter speed 3 sec. to 1/2000 sec. (depend on Exposure mode) Continuous shooting Top-3: Final-3:...
  • Page 135 System White balance Automatic scene recognition/Preset (Fine, Shade, Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Warm White), Fluorescent (Cool White), Incandescent) /Custom Self-timer Approx. 2 sec./10 sec. Flash type Auto flash Effective range: (S: AUTO): Wide-angle: approx. 60 cm-6.5 m (2.0 ft.-21.3 ft.) Flash mode Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro, Red-eye Reduction + Slow Synchro LCD monitor 2.5 inches, Aspect ratio: 4:3;...
  • Page 136 Specifications Input/Output Terminal A/V OUT (Audio/Visual NTSC/PAL-type (with monaural sound) output) Digital input/output USB 2.0 High-Speed/PTP (Picture Transfer Protocol) DC input socket AC Power Adapter AC-5VC (included)/AC-5VX (sold separately) Power Supply and Others Power supply Rechargeable Battery NP-70 Guide to the number of available frames for battery operation According to the CIPA (Camera &...
  • Page 137 (frame erase) image files. In such a case, erase all frames or format the xD-Picture Card before use. Back up important frames (files) onto your PC or another media. These specifications are subject to change without notice. FUJIFILM shall not be held liable for damages resulting from errors in this Owner’s Manual.

  • Page 138: Explanation Of Terms

    CCD. The number is larger for bright subjects and smaller for dark subjects. As the brightness of the subject changes, a digital camera maintains the amount of light hitting the CCD at a constant level by adjusting the aperture and shutter speed.

  • Page 139: Fujifilm Digital Camera Worldwide Network

    TEL +595 21 444256 FAX +595 21 444651 jmarbulo@fujifilm.com.py Pablo Bermudez 111 Apartado 3794 - Esq. Arequipa - Lima 11 TEL +51 14 33 5563 FAX +51 14 33 7177 jalvarado@fujifilm.com.pe Cuareim 1439, montevideo, Uruguay TEL +598-2-9002004 FAX +598-2-9008430 fotocam@adinet.com.uy Maldonado 1787 Montevideo- Uruguay TEL (05982) 419 4542 FAX (05982) 412 0046 kiel@fujifilm.com.uy...
  • Page 140 Av. Ppal Diego Cisneros Caracas Venezuela Edf Oficentro TEL 0212-2022300 FAX 0212-2399796 hellmund@hellmund.com Traviatagasse/Pfarrgasse, 1230 Vienna, Austria TEL 0043 1 6162606/51 or 52 FAX 0043 1 6162606/58 kamera.service@fujifilm.at 20, Avenue Lavoisier, Wavre, 1300, Belgium TEL 3210242090 FAX 3210238562 info@fuji.be Hondlova 2, Zagreb, Croatia TEL 38512319060 FAX 2310240 dsaravanja@fujifilm.hr...
  • Page 141 TEL +7-095-797-3434 FAX +7-095-797-3434 Pribylinska 2, 831 04 Bratislava, Slovakia TEL 00421 2 44 888 077 FAX 00421 2 44 889 300 fujifilm@fujifilm.sk FIS Tatracentrum, Hodzovo nam. 4 - Tatracentrum, 811 06 Bratislava, Slovakia TEL 00421 2 54 647 347 fis.tatracentrum@stonline.sk Aragón 180, 08011 Barcelona (España)
  • Page 142 TEL (254-20)4446265-8 FAX (254-20)4448515 / 7 info@fujifilm.co.ke 114 Old Pittwater Road, Brookvale, NSW, 2100, Australia TEL 1800 226 355 FAX +61 (2) 9938 1975 digital@fujifilm.com.au 114 Joynton Avenue, Zetland, NSW, 2017, Australia TEL 1800 226 355 FAX +61 (2) 9938 1975 digital@fujifilm.com.au 70-72 Cumming Street,Suva,Fiji TEL (679)3304133 FAX (679)3302777 kapadia@connect.com.fj...
  • Page 143 TEL 632-7436601~06 FAX 632-7324661 digital@yklcolor.com 24 Sto. Domingo St., Quezon City 1100, Philippines TEL 632-7436601~06 FAX 632-7324661 tech_services@yklcolor.com 10 New Industrial Road Fujifilm Building Singapore 536201 TEL 65-6380 5557 FAX 65-6281 3594 service@fujifilm.com.sg 30-1, Mukjeung-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul, Korea TEL +82-2-3282-7363 FAX +82-2-2269-7435 photo@fujifilm.co.kr #301, 3F, Jeonjaland, 16-9, Hangangro3-ga, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, Korea TEL +82-2-701-1472 FAX +82-2-718-1331 1bowl@hanmail.net...

  • Page 144: Safety Notes

    Safety Notes • Make sure that you use your FinePix F20 camera correctly. Read these Safety Notes and your Owner’s Manual carefully before use. • After reading these Safety Notes, store them in a safe place. About the Icons • The icons shown below are used in this document to...
  • Page 145 These actions could damage the cord and cause a fire 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 146 Safety Notes WARNING When carrying the NP-70, install it in a digital camera or keep it in the soft case provided. When storing the NP-70, keep it in the soft case provided. When discarding, cover the battery terminals with insulation tape.
  • Page 147 Build-up of dust in your camera can cause a fire or electric shock. • Contact your FUJIFILM dealer to request internal cleaning every 2 years. • Please note this is not a free of charge service.
  • Page 148 26 - 30, Nishiazabu 2 - chome, Minato - ku, Tokyo 106 - 8620, Japan http://www.fujifilm.com/products/digital/ Printed in China FPT/Y-608106-PY...

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