FujiFilm FinePix FinePix F710 Owner's Manual

Fujifilm digital camera finepix f710 owner's manual
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OWNER'S MANUAL
This manual will show you how to use your
FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA FinePix F710 correctly.
Please follow the instructions carefully.
1
Getting Ready
2
Using
the Camera
3
Advanced
Features
4
Settings
5
Software
Installation
6
Viewing Images
BL00370-200 ( 1 )

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  • Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL This manual will show you how to use your FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA FinePix F710 correctly. Please follow the instructions carefully. Getting Ready Using the Camera Advanced Features Settings Software Installation Viewing Images BL00370-200 ( 1 )
  • Page 2: Warning

    5. Limited Warranty. AGREEMENT, YOU WILL BE ABLE TO USE THE FUJIFILM warrants to you that Media is free from any defect in material SOFTWARE RECORDED ON THE CD-ROM. BY OPENING and workmanship under normal use for ninety (90) days from the date of THE PACKAGE, YOU ACCEPT AND AGREE TO BE your receipt of Media.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Warning ... 2 Camera parts and features ... 8 IMPORTANT ... 2 Attaching the strap ... 9 EC Declaration of Conformity ... 3 Using the strap ... 9 Preface ... 6 Example of LCD Monitor text display ... 10 Accessories included ...
  • Page 4: Preface

    PAL: quantities of water and induce vomiting. Then seek medical assistance. ■ 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. ◆ ◆...
  • Page 5: Camera Parts And Features

    ✽ Refer to the pages in parentheses for information on Camera parts and features Mode dial Auto (P.38) Power switch Portrait (P.38) Photography mode Landscape (P.38) (P.22) Sports (P.38) Playback mode (P.29) Night scene (P.38) Power-OFF (P.15) Shutter button Flash control sensor Self-timer lamp (P.58)
  • Page 6: Example Of Lcd Monitor Text Display

    Camera parts and features Example of LCD Monitor text display ■ Still photography mode AF Zoom bar Camera shake warning AF AF Photography mode P Flash P Macro (close-up) Photometry Continuous shooting  1/ 1/2004 2000 F2.8 Self-timer  1/ 1/2004  1/ 1/2004 White balance 2000...
  • Page 7: Charging Battery With Cradle

    LOADING THE BATTERY AND THE MEDIA Close the battery cover. ◆ ◆ How to replace the xD-Picture Card Push the xD-Picture Card into the slot and then slowly remove your finger. The lock is released and the xD-Picture Card is pushed out. Checking the battery charge Turn the camera on and check whether the battery level warning ( LCD monitor.
  • Page 8: Charging Battery Without Cradle

    Using the AC Power Adapter ● Use the AC power adapter to avoid losing Always use the FUJIFILM products listed on the left. ● See P.116 for notes on using the AC power adapter. power at inconvenient times, such as when ●...
  • Page 9: Selecting The Language

    CORRECTING THE DATE AND TIME / CHANGING THE DATE ORDER 1 Press the “MENU/OK” button. 2 Press “d” or “c” to select “ then press “a” or “b” to select “SET-UP”. 3 Press the “MENU/OK” button. OPTION OPTION SET−UP SET−UP LCD...
  • Page 10: Basic Operation Guide

    Using BASIC OPERATION GUIDE the Camera You’ve read the chapter on getting ready and the camera is now set up and ready to take pictures. “Using the Camera” describes the basic camera operations of “Taking Pictures”, then “Viewing Images” and “Erasing Images”. This section describes the camera’s functions.
  • Page 11: Change The Setting To Wide / Std

    CHANGE THE SETTING TO WIDE / STD STD ( standard-angle ) shooting Slide the “WIDE/STD” switch to the side to “    19    19 WIDE ( wide-angle ) shooting Slide the “WIDE/STD” switch to the side to “    19    19 ● Check the quality mode when the camera changes to wide- angle shooting or normal shooting.
  • Page 12 TAKING PICTURES ( B AUTO MODE ) STILL PHOTOGRAPHY MODE 1 Set the Power switch to “ 2 Set the Mode dial to “ h Focal range Approx. 60 cm (2.0 ft.) to infinity ● Use Macro mode for subjects closer than 60 cm (2.0 ft.) (➡P.43).
  • Page 13: Viewfinder Lamp Display

    TAKING PICTURES ( B AUTO MODE ) STILL PHOTOGRAPHY MODE USING VIEWFINDER To take pictures using the viewfinder, press the “DISP (BACK)” button to turn the LCD monitor off (Turning the LCD monitor off conserves battery power). ● The viewfinder cannot be used to take shots in Macro mode. Brace your elbows against your sides and hold the camera with both hands.
  • Page 14 TAKING PICTURES ( B AUTO MODE ) STILL PHOTOGRAPHY MODE USING AF/AE LOCK In this shot, the subjects (two people in this case) AUTO AUTO 19 19 are not in the AF frame. Taking the picture at this point will result in the subjects being out of focus. Move the camera slightly so that one of the AUTO AUTO...
  • Page 15 This camera will display still images recorded on the FinePix F710 or still images (excluding some uncompressed images) recorded on any FUJIFILM digital camera that supports xD-Picture Cards. Clear playback or digital zooming may not be possible for still images shot on cameras other than the FinePix F710.
  • Page 16 VIEWING THE IMAGES ( w PLAYBACK ) PLAYBACK MODE Sorting by date Text displayed In Playback mode, press the “DISP (BACK)” button to change the display shown on the LCD monitor. No text displayed Press the “DISP (BACK)” button until the sorting by Multi-frame playback date screen (9 frames) appears.
  • Page 17 ERASING IMAGES ( ERASE FRAME ) PLAYBACK MODE Set the Power switch to “ 1 Press the “MENU/OK” button during playback to display the menu. 2 Press “d” or “c” to select “ ERASE ERASE ALL FRAMES ALL FRAMES FRAME FRAME BACK BACK...
  • Page 18: Focusing

    Advanced STILL PHOTOGRAPHY FUNCTIONS Features The distance from the subject to the camera is referred to as the shooting distance. When the shooting distance is set correctly and the image appears sharp, the image is focused. ■ Two Focusing Methods: AF and MF. The mechanisms for focusing are AF (Autofocus) and MF (manual focus).
  • Page 19: Taking Pictures — Selecting The Camera Settings

    STILL PHOTOGRAPHY FUNCTIONS TAKING PICTURES — SELECTING THE CAMERA SETTINGS Consider the scene you are photographing and the sort of image you want to achieve when you specify the camera settings. A general guide is given below. Select the Photography mode (➡P.38-42, 80-81). Specifies all settings other than Quality, Sensitivity and FinePix COLOR on the camera.
  • Page 20 B AUTO / m PORTRAIT / STILL PHOTOGRAPHY FUNCTIONS , LANDSCAPE / . SPORTS / / NIGHT SCENE B AUTO Set the Mode dial to “ This is the easiest mode to use and can be used for most types of shot. ●...
  • Page 21 M SHUTTER-PRIORITY AUTO STILL PHOTOGRAPHY FUNCTIONS Set the Mode dial to “ This is an automatic mode to set the shutter speed. Use this mode for shots to freeze a moving subject (fast shutter speed) or convey the impression of movement (slow shutter speed).
  • Page 22 > MANUAL STILL PHOTOGRAPHY FUNCTIONS Set the Mode dial to “ Use Manual mode to set any shutter speed and aperture setting. Setting the shutter speed Turn the Command dial to select the shutter speed. h Shutter speed setting 3 sec. to 1/2000 sec. in 1/3 EV increaments M...
  • Page 23 STILL PHOTOGRAPHY FUNCTIONS Available Photography mode: d FLASH Choose from 6 flash modes according to the type of shot. Set the Power switch to “ Set the Mode dial to “ < “ ”, “ ”, or “ Press the Flash pop-up button to pop-up the flash. h Effective flash range ( Wide-angle: Approx.
  • Page 24 Available Photography mode: STILL PHOTOGRAPHY FUNCTIONS d FLASH d Forced flash Use this mode in backlit scenes, such as a subject against a window or in the shade of a tree, or to get the correct colors when taking a picture under bright lighting. In this mode, the flash fires in bright as well as dark conditions.
  • Page 25 STILL PHOTOGRAPHY FUNCTIONS D EXPOSURE COMPENSATION Use this function for shots to get the correct brightness (exposure), such as shots with extremely high contrast between the subject and the background. Set the Power switch to “ Set the Mode dial to “ 1 Hold down “...
  • Page 26 f CONTINUOUS SHOOTING STILL PHOTOGRAPHY FUNCTIONS f Top 5-frame continuous shooting Available Photography mode: In this mode, you can shoot up to 5 frames at intervals as short as 0.2 seconds. When you take the shots, the photographed images are displayed STORING...
  • Page 27 STILL PHOTOGRAPHY FUNCTIONS Available Photography mode: CONTINUOUS AF While the “C-AF” button is pressed, the camera continues to focus on the main subject in the AF frame. Use this button to take pictures of a moving subject. Set the Power switch to “ Set the Mode dial to “...
  • Page 28 S SENSITIVITY p PHOTO MODE STILL PHOTOGRAPHY 1 Set the Power switch to “ 2 Set the Mode dial to Still photography mode. 3 Press the Photo mode ( ● In “ ” Movie mode, do not set the “ Sensitivity is retained even when the camera is turned off or the Mode dial is changed.
  • Page 29 J FinePix COLOR p PHOTO MODE STILL PHOTOGRAPHY 1 Set the Power switch to “ 2 Set the Mode dial to Still photography mode. 3 Press the Photo mode ( ● In “ ” Movie mode, do not set the “ setting.
  • Page 30: Self-Timer Photography

    STILL PHOTOGRAPHY MENU STILL PHOTOGRAPHY MENU * SELF-TIMER PHOTOGRAPHY Available Photography mode: The self-timer is used in situations where the photographer is included in the shot. SELF−TIMER SELF−TIMER When selecting the self-timer setting, the self-timer icon appears on the LCD monitor. OFF...
  • Page 31: Af (Center)

    STILL PHOTOGRAPHY MENU STILL PHOTOGRAPHY MENU When the correct exposure is measured, “ ç Press the “MENU/OK” button to confirm the setting. COMPLETED ! MPLETED ! SET SET CANCEL CANCEL OK OK BACK BACK ● The specified custom white balance is retained until it is reset.
  • Page 32: Bracketing

    STILL PHOTOGRAPHY MENU STILL PHOTOGRAPHY MENU AF ( AREA ) The camera changes the focusing position on the LCD monitor. Use this setting when composing the shot using a tripod and you require to change the focusing position. SELECT AF AREA SELECT AF AREA 1 Hold down the “C-AF”...
  • Page 33: Playback Functions

    PLAYBACK INFORMATION PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS Use this function to check the photography information. Hold down the “ information. ● This function cannot be used during multi-frame playback (➡P.29). 100−0009 100−0009 2000 2000 F2.8 F2.8 −0.3 −0.3 Histogram  4/ 1/2004  12:00 AM  4/ 1/2004  12:00 AM ◆ ◆ Histograms A histogram is a chart showing the distribution of brightness in an image (horizontal axis: brightness;...
  • Page 34: Playback Menu

    o ERASING SINGLE / ALL FRAMES PLAYBACK MENU FRAME FRAME FRAME 100−0009 100−0009 1 Press “d” or “c” to select the frame (file) to be erased. 2 Press the “MENU/OK” button to erase the currently displayed frame (file). ERASE OK? ERASE OK? To erase another frame (file), repeat steps 1 and 2.
  • Page 35: Auto Play (Automatic Playback)

    i PROTECTING IMAGES: FRAME / SET ALL / RESET ALL PLAYBACK MENU FRAME RESET FRAME FRAME 100−0009 100−0009 1 Press “d” or “c” to select the protected frame (file). 2 Press the “MENU/OK” button to unprotect the displayed frame (file). UNPROTECT OK?...
  • Page 36: Recording Voice Memos

    t RECORDING VOICE MEMOS PLAYBACK MENU Voice memos can be added to still images. h Audio recording format: WAVE (➡P.125) Audio file size: Approx. 480 KB 1 Set the Power switch to “ 2 Press “d” or “c” to select the image (still image) to add a voice memo.
  • Page 37: Playing Back Voice Memos

    Compatible voice memo files You can use your FinePix F710 to playback voice memos recorded on this camera or voice memos up to 30 seconds long recorded onto a xD-Picture Card using a FUJIFILM digital camera. ”. Take care not to block the speaker.
  • Page 38: Trimming

    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 an xD-Picture Card. The recorded specifications include information on which frames are to be printed.
  • Page 39: U Dpof Set Frame

    u DPOF SET FRAME p PHOTO MODE PLAYBACK 1 Set the Power switch to “ 2 Press the photo mode ( Press “d” or “c” to select “ DPOF DPOF WITHOUT DATE WITHOUT DATE WITH DATE WITH DATE “ ” appears on the LCD monitor during playback when the image has specified with DPOF setting.
  • Page 40 Refer to the printer instruction manual for details. h Printing by loading media directly into the printer When printing on a printer, refer to the printer instruction manual. ■ Using the FUJICOLOR Digital Camera Print Service h Ordering prints over the Internet ) button).
  • Page 41: Movie Mode

    r RECORDING MOVIES MOVIE MODE Set the Mode dial to “ Use “ ” Movie mode to record movies with sound. h Specifications Motion JPEG with monaural sound Quality selection method STD : WIDE: h Frame rate 30 frames per second ●...
  • Page 42: Photo Mode Movie

    p PHOTO MODE MOVIE y QUALITY MODE ( IN MOVIE MODE ) 1 Set the Power switch to “ 2 Set the Mode dial to “ 3 Press the Photo mode ( ● In “ ” Movie mode, do not set the “ ●...
  • Page 43: Set-Up

    6 ADJUSTING THE MONITOR BRIGHTNESS ADJUSTING THE VOLUME Settings 1 Set the Power switch to “ 2 Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the menu on the LCD monitor. 1 Press “d” or “c” to select “ then press “a ” or “b ” to select “ “VOLUME”.
  • Page 44: Set-Up Menu Options

    SET-UP ■ SET-UP menu options Settings Display Factory default Specifies whether the Preview images (the photographed IMAGE DISP. ON/OFF/PREVIEW image) is displayed after taking a picture. Reduces the camera’s power consumption and to POWER SAVE 2 MIN/5MIN/OFF 2 MIN subsequently turn the camera off when not being used. FORMAT –...
  • Page 45: Power Save Setting (Comsumption Setting)

    SET-UP POWER SAVE SETTING ( comsumption setting ) When this feature is enabled and the camera is not SET−UP SET−UP used for 30 seconds, the screen temporarily turns 1 2 3 4 off (sleep mode) and the viewfinder lamp blinks at :...
  • Page 46: Frame No. (Frame Number Storage)

    SET-UP Always press the “MENU/OK” button after the settings are completed. When the photography mode is selected with world AUTO AUTO    19    19 time set, “ seconds.  4/ 1/2004  4/ 1/2004 Upon returning from a trip, always change the World time setting back to “ FRAME NO.
  • Page 47: Software Installation

    Software 5.1 INSTALLATION ON A Windows PC Installation Pre-installation checklist To run this software, you must have the hardware and software described below. Check your system before you begin the installation. ✽1 Operating System Windows 98 (including the Second Edition) Windows Millennium Edition (Windows Me) Windows 2000 Professional Windows XP Home Edition...
  • Page 48 5.2 INSTALLATION ON A Mac OS 9.2 Pre-installation checklist To run this software, you must have the hardware and software described below. Check your system before you begin the installation. ✽1 Compatible Mac Power Macintosh G3 , PowerBook G3 Power Macintosh G4, iMac, iBook, Power Macintosh G4 Cube or PowerBook G4 ✽2 Operating System...
  • Page 49: Installation On A Mac Os X

    5.2 INSTALLATION ON A Mac OS 9.2 After restarting the Macintosh, the “FinePixViewer installation completed” message appears. Click “Using FinePixViewer” to view the basic FinePixViewer functions. To install Acrobat Reader, click “Install Acrobat Reader”. ● Install Adobe Systems’ Acrobat Reader software to read the FinePixViewer User’s Guide (PDF). If the latest version already has been installed, this step is not required.
  • Page 50 5.3 INSTALLATION ON A Mac OS X 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.
  • Page 51: Viewing Images

    6.1 CAMERA CONNECTION Viewing Images 6.1.1 Using the AC power adapter Always use a FUJIFILM AC Power Adapter AC-5VW (included) or AC-5VH/AC-5VHS (sold separately) (➡P.114). Use the AC power adapter to avoid losing power at inconvenient times, such as when downloading photographed images to the computer.
  • Page 52: Connecting To A Computer

    6.2 CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER 6.2.1 Connecting to a Computer The “Connecting to a Computer” section explains how to connect the camera to your computer using the USB cable (included) and describes the functions you can use once the camera and computer are connected.
  • Page 53: Using Finepixviewer

    6.2 CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER 1 Set the “USB/PLAY” switch on the cradle to the “USB” position. 2 Press the “POWER” button on the cradle to turn the power on. Camera Operation h When the camera and computer are exchanging data, the self-timer lamp blinks and the viewfinder lamp blinks alternately green and orange.
  • Page 54: Mastering Finepixviewer

    6.2 CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER 6.2.2 Disconnecting the Camera Windows Once the image has been saved, the “Remove Camera/Media” window appears (Save Image Wizard Windows). To disconnect the camera, click the [Remove] button. Macintosh Once the image has been saved, the “Remove camera/media” window appears (Save Image dialog box).
  • Page 55: Specifying Images For Printing On The Camera

    6.3 USING FinePixViewer 5 When the message appears, click the [OK] button. Check your selection carefully since the process cannot be cancelled once you click [OK] button. 6 Automatic uninstallation begins. When uninstallation ends, click the [OK] button. Macintosh Mac OS 9.2 ■...
  • Page 56: Specifying Images For Printing Without Using Dpof (Single-Frame Printing)

    6.4 CONNECTING THE CAMERA DIRECTLY TO THE PRINTER FOR PRINTING IMAGES ( PictBridge FUNCTION ) 1 Press “a” or “b” to select “ 2 Press the “MENU/OK” button. PICTBRIDGE PICTBRIDGE ● “ When PRINT WITH DATE PRINT WITH DATE not specified. PRINT WITHOUT DATE PRINT WITHOUT DATE ● To use DPOF printing, the DPOF settings must be specified PRINT DPOF...
  • Page 57: System Expansion Options

    2 Press the “POWER” button on the cradle to turn the power off. System Expansion Options eBy using the FinePix F710 together with other optional FUJIFILM products, your system can be expanded to fill a wide range of uses. ■ Image input/output to the PC...
  • Page 58: Accessories Guide

    (sold separately) can make taking pictures with the FinePix F710 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 Cards.
  • Page 59: Important Safety Instructions

    This terminal of the FUJIFILM Digital camera. will restore DC output. h Turn off the FUJIFILM Digital camera before disconnecting the ■ Specifications (AC-5VW) cord from the FUJIFILM Digital camera’s DC input terminal. To Power Supply disconnect, pull out the plug gently (Do not pull on the cord).
  • Page 60 You may not be able to print some images photographed on other cameras. Displayed for PictBridge. This message appears when printing is performed from a FUJIFILM printer that supports PictBridge. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for the printer for details. CCD-RAW is set to ON in SET-UP.
  • Page 61 Wipe the battery terminals with a clean, dry cloth. i Load a new battery. If the battery still fails to charge, contact your FUJIFILM dealer. i Load a new or fully charged battery. i Plug the adapter back in.
  • Page 62: Flash

    LCD monitor OFF The number of available frames for battery operation given here is a guide to the number of consecutive shots that can be taken under FUJIFILM test conditions. i Battery used: NP-40 Rechargeable Battery bundled with the camera (fully charged)
  • Page 63: Explanation Of Terms

    Card with higher capacities. h 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 64: Safety Notes

    Request regular internal testing and cleaning for your camera. Build-up of dust in your camera can cause a fire or electric shock. h Contact your FUJIFILM dealer to request internal cleaning every 2 years. Please note this is not a free of charge service.
  • Page 65 26 - 30, Nishiazabu 2 - chome, Minato - ku, Tokyo 106 - 8620, Japan http://home.fujifilm.com/products/digital/ Printed on recycled paper. FGS - 406102 - FG Printed in Japan...

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