FujiFilm FinePix F410 Owner's Manual

FujiFilm FinePix F410 Owner's Manual

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Getting Ready
Using the Camera
Advanced Features
Settings
Software
Installation
Camera Connection
BL00258-201 ( 1 )

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  • Page 1 Getting Ready Using the Camera Advanced Features Settings Software Installation Camera Connection BL00258-201 ( 1 )
  • Page 2: Warning

    This equipment generates, uses, and To comply with Part 15 of the FCC rules, this can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not product must be used with a Fujifilm-specified installed and used in accordance with the ferrite-core USB cable and DC supply cord.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Warning ... 2 Preface ... 6 Accessories included ... 7 Nomenclature/Attaching the strap ... 8 MODE VIEWING YOUR IMAGES ( PLAYBACK ) ... 37 1 Getting Ready Fast Forwarding Images ... 37 MULTI - FRAME PLAYBACK ... 38 ... 11 LOADING THE BATTERY AND xD - Picture Card PLAYBACK ZOOM ...
  • Page 4: Preface

    Flush your mouth thoroughly with water. Drink large quantities of water and induce vomiting. Then seek medical assistance. Exif Print Format is a newly revised digital camera file I Notes on Electrical Interference format that contains a variety of shooting information for optimal printing.
  • Page 5: Nomenclature/Attaching The Strap

    Nomenclature ✽ Refer to the pages in parentheses for information on using the camera features. Shutter button Flash ( P.34 ) Self-timer lamp ( P.58 ) Power switch ( P.15 ) Attaching the strap Flash control sensor Mode switch Still photography mode Playback mode (P.37) Microphone...
  • Page 6: Getting Ready

    Front Indicator Operation of this camera is only guaranteed when it is used with FUJIFILM xD-Picture Card. Because xD - Picture Cards are small, they can be accidentally swallowed by small children. Be sure to store xD - Picture Cards out of the reach of small children.
  • Page 7 LOADING THE BATTERY AND xD - Picture Card Battery release catch 1 Slide the battery cover out to open it. 2 Hold the battery so that the arrow markings Open the battery cover and pull the battery release catch in the direction indicated to are aligned.
  • Page 8: Charging The Battery

    DC IN 5V socket hCompatible AC power adapters AC - 5VW/AC - 5VS/AC - 5VHS/AC - 5VH Use only the FUJIFILM products listed above. See P.115 for notes on using the AC power adapter. Only connect or disconnect the AC power adapter when the camera is switched off.
  • Page 9 SETTING THE DATE AND TIME Once you have set the date and time, press the 1 Press “d” or “c” to select Year, Month, Day, “MENU/OK” button. Pressing the “MENU/OK” Hour or Minute. 2 Press “a” or “b” to set the number. button switches the camera to Photography or Playback mode.
  • Page 10: Changing The Date And Time

    SETTING THE DATE AND TIME Changing the date and time To change the date display format 1 Press the “MENU/OK” button. 1 Press “d” or “c” to select the date format. 2 Press “d” or “c” to select “ ” OPTION and 2 Press “a”...
  • Page 11: Selecting The Language

    SELECTING THE LANGUAGE 1 Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the 1 The “SET – UP” screen appears. Use “a” or menu screen. “b” to select “LANGUAGE”. 2 Press “a”, “b”, “d” or “c” to select “SET – UP” 2 Press “c” to select “日本語”, “ENGLISH”, from the “...
  • Page 12: Mode

    BASIC OPERATION GUIDE MENU/OK button Displays the menu screen when you are shooting You can use this button to select the LCD monitor or playing back images. You also press this button display. to confirm a menu selection. When shooting : Switches the LCD monitor on and off or displays the framing guides.
  • Page 13 SHOOTING STILL IMAGES ( AUTO MODE ) MODE Take care to hold the camera so that your fingers or the strap do not cover the lens, flash or flash control sensor. If the lens, flash or flash control sensor is obscured by your fingers or the camera strap, you may not be able to obtain the correct brightness ( exposure ) for your shot.
  • Page 14: I Viewfinder Lamp Display

    Subjects Not Suitable for Autofocus Though the FinePix F410 uses an accurate autofocus mechanism, it may have difficulty focusing or not be able to focus at all on the types of subject and situation listed below. In such cases, the image may be out of focus.
  • Page 15: Number Of Available Frames

    AF ( Autofocus ) /AE ( Auto exposure ) Lock On the FinePix F410, 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: Framing Guideline Function

    USING AF / AE LOCK MODE Bebeep 1/500 F2.8 1/500 F2.8 Without moving the camera, press the shutter Continue to hold the shutter button down button down halfway ( AF/AE lock ) . Check that halfway. Move the camera back to the original the AF frame on the LCD monitor has shrunk image and then fully press down on the shutter and the green viewfinder lamp has stopped...
  • Page 17: Mode Using The Zoom

    USING THE ZOOM MODE Zoom bar display You can operate the optical zoom using the zoom buttons. You can also use the digital zoom when the quality setting is “ ”, “ ”, “ ” or “MOVIE” The position of the “ ) .
  • Page 18: Flash

    FLASH MODE No icon Auto Flash Mode ( no icon ) Use this mode for ordinary photography. The flash fires automatically as required by the shooting conditions. You can choose from 5 flash modes according to the type of shot. 1 Set the Mode switch to “...
  • Page 19: Suppressed Flash

    6 seconds. You can use this camera to view still images recorded on the FinePix F410 or still images ( excluding some uncompressed images ) recorded on a FUJIFILM digital camera that supports xD-Picture Cards.
  • Page 20: Multi - Frame Playback

    MULTI - FRAME PLAYBACK MODE Text displayed No text displayed Multi-frame playback In Playback mode, the display shown on the LCD monitor switches each time you press the “DISP” button. Press the “DISP” button until the multi-frame playback screen ( 9 frames ) appears. 1 Select a frame by pressing “d”, “c”, “a”...
  • Page 21: Saving Trimmed Images

    PLAYBACK ZOOM MODE Saving Trimmed Images Check the size of the image being saved and then press the “MENU/OK” button. The cropped image is added as a separate file in the last frame. After using playback zoom, press the “MENU/OK” button to crop the image.
  • Page 22: Advanced Features

    ERASING SINGLE FRAME MODE Pressing the “MENU/OK” button erases the frame ( selected file ) displayed. When erasing is complete, the next image appears and the “ Press “d” or “c” to view the frame ( selected image ) you want to erase. Press the “BACK”...
  • Page 23: Quality Settings In Movie

    QUALITY SETTINGS IN MOVIE PHOTO MODE STILL IMAGE / MOVIE 1 Set the Mode switch to “ ”. 2 Press the Photo mode ( ) button. 3 Press “g” to select “ ” QUALITY setting 1 Press “a” or “b” to change “ and then press “f”...
  • Page 24: Finepix Color

    SENSITIVITY PHOTO MODE STILL IMAGE / MOVIE I Camera settings for high-sensitivity High-sensitivity photography ( 800 ) photography The sensitivity remains set to high ( 800 ) even if the Mode switch is set to Playback or the camera is switched off. If you try to select a quality setting than “...
  • Page 25: Photo Mode Playback

    - Picture 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 the FinePix F410. On the FinePix F410, you can specify only one print per image in the DPOF settings.
  • Page 26 HOW TO SPECIFY PRINT OPTIONS ( DPOF ) PHOTO MODE PLAYBACK When the data includes a frame with DPOF settings that were specified on by another camera, “ Pressing the “MENU/OK” button erases all of the DPOF settings already specified for each 1 Press “f ”...
  • Page 27: Dpof All Reset

    DPOF ALL RESET PHOTO MODE PLAYBACK Slide the Power switch to the side turn the 1 Press “d” or “c” to select “ camera on. RESET. 2 Set the Mode switch to “ ”. 2 Press the “MENU/OK” button. 3 Press the Photo mode ( ) button. A confirmation screen appears.
  • Page 28: Mode

    SELECTING AUTO OR MODE Set the Mode switch to “ ”. See P.63 for information on shooting movies. MANUAL This mode allows you to specify your own 1 Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the brightness and white balance settings. menu.
  • Page 29: Photography Menu Options

    PHOTOGRAPHY MENU OPERATION / PHOTOGRAPHY MENU OPTIONS Photography Menu Options Self-timer photography Continuous shooting Still photography mode Available modes Available modes Available modes Default setting : OFF Default setting : OFF Default setting : See P.57 for details. See P.59 for details. See P.54 for details.
  • Page 30: Continuous Shooting

    SELF - TIMER PHOTOGRAPHY PHOTOGRAPHY MENU The self timer lamp lights for 5 seconds and then A counter on the LCD monitor counts down the starts flashing. 5 seconds later the camera time until the shot is taken. makes a clicking noise and takes the picture. Self-timer mode is automatically cancelled after each shot.
  • Page 31: Top 4 - Frame Continuous Shooting

    CONTINUOUS SHOOTING PHOTOGRAPHY MENU Top 4 - frame Continuous Shooting In this mode, you can shoot up to 4 frames at intervals as short as 0.3 seconds. When you take the shots, the photographed images are displayed and automatically recorded. This mode allows you to release the shutter up to 25 times (at intervals as short as 0.3 seconds) and record the last 4 frames.
  • Page 32: White Balance ( Selecting The Light Source )

    PHOTOGRAPHY MENU WHITE BALANCE ( SELECTING THE LIGHT SOURCE ) AUTO : Automatic adjustment This mode can be selected in the “ ” still photography mode. Change the white balance setting when you want to take a picture with the white balance fixed for the surroundings and lighting when the ✽...
  • Page 33 SHOOTING MOVIES MOVIE MODE Press the shutter button down fully to start shooting the movie. Zoom bar In Movie ( video ) mode, the lens is fixed at the The focus is fixed at 2 m ( 6.6 ft. ) to infinity. wide-angle setting and only the digital zoom can The brightness and color of the screen shown during be used.
  • Page 34: Mode

    Playing back movie files i It may not be possible to playback a movie file that was recorded on a camera other than the FinePix F410. i To playback movie files on a computer, save the movie file on the xD - Picture Card to the computer’s hard disk and then playback the saved file.
  • Page 35: Playback Menu

    ERASING SINGLE ALL FRAMES • PLAYBACK MENU 1 Set the Mode switch to “ ”. 2 Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the menu screen. Press “d” or “c” to select “ ” ERASE. Note that mistakenly erased images cannot be recovered.
  • Page 36: Protecting Images Frame/Set All/Reset All

    ERASING SINGLE ALL FRAMES • PLAYBACK MENU FRAME ALL FRAMES Pressing the “MENU/OK” button to erases all the 1 Press “d” or “c” to select the file to be erased. Pressing the “MENU/OK” button repeatedly unprotected files. erases consecutive frames. Take care not to If the “...
  • Page 37 PROTECTING IMAGES FRAME / SET ALL / RESET ALL PLAYBACK MENU 1 Press “a” or “b” to select “RESET ALL”, “SET ALL” or “FRAME”. 2 Press “MENU/OK” button to confirm your selection. RESET ALL FRAME Removes the protection from all the files.
  • Page 38: Recording Voice Memos

    3 Press the “MENU/OK” button. In some cases, it may not be possible to attach voice memos to images ( still images ) shot on cameras other than the FinePix F410. Voice memos cannot be added to movies. Continued on next page...
  • Page 39 RECORDING VOICE MEMOS PLAYBACK MENU The “ ” message appears on the During recording, the remaining time is shown on the LCD monitor and the self-timer lamp LCD monitor. Recording begins when you press blinks. the “MENU/OK” button. When the time remaining reaches 5 seconds, the self-timer lamp starts flashing quickly.
  • Page 40: Mode

    Playing back voice memo files The FinePix F410 can play voice memo files recorded on a FinePix F410 and voice memo files up to 30 seconds long that were recorded on a FUJIFILM digital camera and stored on xD - Picture Card.
  • Page 41: Settings

    ADJUSTING THE MONITOR BRIGHTNESS Settings ADJUSTING THE VOLUME 1 Set the Mode switch to “ ”. 2 Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the menu on the screen. 1 Press “d” or “c” to select “ then press “a” or “b” to select “ LCD” or “VOLUME”.
  • Page 42: Using Set - Up

    USING SET – UP The options in the SET – UP screen can be 1 Press “a” or “b” to select a menu option and specified in the “ ” Photography, “ ” Playback then press “d” or “c” to change the setting. and “...
  • Page 43: Set - Up

    POWER SAVE 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 44: Set Frame No. Memory

    USB Mass Storage FinePixViewer Driver Allows you to display thumbnail lists of the Allows a digital camera to be used images stored on your PC or in the camera, as USB Mass Storage (removable print the images individually or as an index, disk drive, card reader).
  • Page 45: Pre - Installation Checklist

    PRE - INSTALLATION CHECKLIST 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. ✽1 Compatible PCs IBM PC/AT or compatible Windows 98 ( including the Second Edition ) , Windows Millennium Edition Operating System ( Windows Me ) , Windows 2000 Professional ✽2...
  • Page 46: Installation On A Windows Pc

    INSTALLATION ON A Windows PC 1. You may see messages for installing Load the CD - ROM into your PC QuickTime, NetMeeting, ImageMixer VCD for FinePix and WINASPI. Install these Do not connect the camera to your PC until applications as directed by the on-screen the software installation is completed.
  • Page 47: Check The System Software Settings

    INSTALLATION ON A Mac OS 8.6 TO 9.2 2. Double-click “Installer for MacOS8.6 - 9.x” Check the system software settings to launch the Installer. I Enable File Exchange 3. The Installer setup screen appears. Click the [ Installing FinePixViewer ] button. Check whether File Exchange is active.
  • Page 48: Pre-Installation Checklist

    INSTALLATION ON A Mac OS 8.6 TO 9.2 I To install Acrobat Reader later... 8. After you restart your Macintosh, the “FinePixViewer installation completed” 1. Double-click the “FinePix” CD-ROM to message appears. Click “Using open the CD - ROM window. FinePixViewer”...
  • Page 49: From Finepixviewer Installation To Restart

    INSTALLATION ON A Mac OS X I Functions not supported in FinePixViewer for Mac OS X Function AVI movie playback Not supported in version 10.0.4 Batch format conversion Only supported for still images. Create data for CD writing Not supported. Online updating Information on updates can be obtained using [Support] in the Internet menu.
  • Page 50: Camera Connection Camera Connection

    ✽ Videoconferencing ( “PictureHello” ) is not If the power cuts out during data transmission, supported on Macintosh computers. ✽ Connection is only possible with a FUJIFILM camera the data will not be transmitted correctly. Always use the AC power adapter when connecting the equipped with a “PC Camera”...
  • Page 51: Using The Ac Power Adapter

    USING THE AC POWER ADAPTER Always use a FUJIFILM AC Power Adapter AC - 5VW/AC - 5VS/AC - 5VHS ( ➡P.7, 110 ) . Use the AC power adapter to avoid losing power at inconvenient times, such as when you are downloading photographed images to your computer.
  • Page 52 USE AT DSC MODE I Camera Operation I PC Operation Windows 98/98 SE/Me/2000 Professional ✽ The Windows CD - ROM may also be required i FinePixViewer automatically starts up. i When the camera and computer are exchanging data, the self timer lamp blinks and the viewfinder lamp blinks alternately ✽...
  • Page 53: Disconnecting The Camera

    DISCONNECTING THE CAMERA Windows 98/98 SE No PC operation is needed. Windows Me/2000 Professional/XP 1. Right-click the removable disk icon in the 1. Quit all applications ( FinePixViewer etc. ) “My Computer” window and select Eject. that are using the camera. This step is only required in Windows Me.
  • Page 54: Using Finepixviewer

    USING FinePixViewer 2. Search for relevant articles by clicking the Mastering FinePixViewer corresponding “Bookmarks” or “Contents”. Here, click For more information on FinePixViewer functions “Viewing Slide Shows”. not fully explained in this manual, refer to “How to Use FinePixViewer” in the Help menu for details.
  • Page 55: System Expansion Options

    System folder to the Trash. Then select “Empty Trash” in the “Special” menu. System Expansion Options e By using the FinePix F410 together with other optional FUJIFILM products, your system can be expanded to fill a wide range of uses. FinePix F410...
  • Page 56: Accessories Guide

    Accessories Guide The optional accessories ( sold separately ) can make taking pictures with the FinePix F410 even easier. For information on how to attach and use the accessories, refer to the instructions provided with the accessory used. Visit the FUJIFILM web site for the latest information on camera accessories. http://home.fujifilm.com/products/digital/index.html h xD - Picture Card These are separately available xD - Picture Card cards.
  • Page 57: Notes On Using Your Camera Correctly

    In contact with chemicals such as pesticides or next to to a piece of FUJIFILM lens cleaning paper and wipe rubber or vinyl products for long periods of time gently.
  • Page 58: Ac Power Adapter

    ✽ These specifications are subject to change without notice. AC Power Adapter Use only the AC - 5VW AC Power Adapter with your FinePix F410 Digital Camera. The use of other AC power adapters may result in damage to your camera. I Important Safety Instructions h Read these instructions.
  • Page 59: Notes On The Xd - Picture Card

    Data may be lost or destroyed in the following fingerprints, etc. ) , wipe it clean with a soft, dry cloth. situations. Please note that FUJIFILM assumes no h Clean the memory card with a soft dry piece of cloth responsibility for data that is lost or destroyed.
  • Page 60: Warning Displays

    Do not copy files other than those that will be used by the FinePix F410. the camera. The camera quality cannot be guaranteed when cards other than those manufactured by FUJIFILM I Specifications are used. Type h The xD-Picture Card may feel warm when it is...
  • Page 61 It may be necessary to format the xD - Picture Card. If the error message is still displayed, replace the xD - Picture Card. i Contact your FUJIFILM dealer. i Movies cannot be played back. If you reset the frame number and take pictures using a formatted xD - Picture Card, the frame numbers start from 100 - 0001.
  • Page 62: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting e If you think the camera is faulty, check the following once more Troubleshooting Possible causes The self-timer lamp does i There is no battery in the camera. not light when charging i The camera and AC power adapter are not the battery.
  • Page 63: 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 This is a characteristic of CCDs and does not indicate a camera fault.
  • Page 64: Specifications

    Storage media : xD - Picture Card 16/32/64/128/256MB System h Viewfinder : Real image optical Approx. 80% coverage h Model : Digital camera FinePix F410 h Lens : Fujinon optical 3× zoom lens h Number of effective pixels : 3.1 million pixels h Aperture : F2.8/F7 ( automatically selected )
  • Page 65 This phenomenon will not appear on the recorded image. ✽ The operation error may be caused in a digital camera by the strong radio interference ( i. e. electric fields, static electricity, line noise, etc.
  • Page 66: Safety Notes

    Safety Notes h To ensure that you use your FinePix F410 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 and place.
  • Page 67 The charger is designed for Fujifilm NP - 60 battery or HR - AA Ni - MH batteries. Using This can cause a fire or electric shock.
  • Page 68: Ec Declaration Of Conformity

    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 69 Printed on recycled paper. 26 - 30, Nishiazabu 2 - chome, Minato - ku, Tokyo 106 - 8620, Japan http://home.fujifilm.com/products/digital/index.html FGS - 305103 - FG Printed in Japan...

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