Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL This manual will show you how to use your FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA FinePix Z5fd 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
4. Ownership. All copyrights and other proprietary rights to Software and Documentation are owned and retained by FUJIFILM or the third party suppliers as indicated on or in Software or Documentation. Nothing contained herein shall be construed, expressly or implicitly, as transferring or granting any right, license, or title to you other than those explicitly granted under this Agreement.
Page 4: Ec Declaration Of Conformity
FUJIFILM Europe GmbH Address: Heesenstrasse 31 40549 Dusseldorf, Germany declare that the product Product Name: FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA FinePix Z5fd Manufacturer’s Name: FUJIFILM Corporation Manufacturer’s Address: MIDTOWN WEST, 7-3, AKASAKA 9-CHOME MINATO-KU, TOKYO 107-0052, 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 ... 10 Accessories Included ... 11 Camera Parts and Features... 12 Example of LCD Monitor Text Display ...
Page 7 Power Supply and Battery... 126 Notes on the xD-Picture Card™ and the Internal Memory ... 129 Warning Displays ... 131 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting... 135 Specifications ... 143 Explanation of Terms ... 149 FUJIFILM Digital Camera Worldwide Network... 150 Safety Notes... 157...
Page 8: Preface
• FUJIFILM Corporation cannot accept liability for any incidental losses (such as the costs of photography or the loss of income from photography) incurred as a result of faults with this product.
Page 9 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.125) for more...
Page 10: About This Manual
About this Manual e Macro (Close-up) Use this mode to take close-up shots. Available Shooting modes: s, AUTO, ( p.44, 46, 47) Press e (p) to select Macro mode. Press e (p) again to cancel Macro mode. e appears on the LCD AUTO AUTO 12 12...
Page 11: Accessories Included
Accessories Included • Rechargeable Battery NP-40 (1) Soft case included • Strap (1) • AC Power Adapter AC-5VZ (1 set) • A/V cable (1) • USB cable (1) • CD-ROM (1) Software for FinePix CX • Owner’s Manual (this manual) (1) Attaching the strap Attach the strap as shown in 1 and 2.
Page 12: Camera Parts And Features
Camera Parts and Features • Refer to the pages in parentheses for information on using the camera parts or features. a Mode switch b Shutter button Intelligent Face Detection button (p.28) d POWER switch/Lens cover e Flash (p.49) f Microphone g Lens h Speaker i Illumination lamp (p.99)/Self-timer lamp...
Page 13: Example Of Lcd Monitor Text Display
Example of LCD Monitor Text Display Z Photography mode ISO 100 ISO 100 ISO 100 ISO 100 1 / 1 / 2006 1 / 1 / 2006 1 / 1 / 2006 1 / 1 / 2006 12:00 AM 12:00 AM 12:00 AM 12:00 AM F4.2...
Page 14: 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-40 (1) Terminals CAUTION • The battery is not fully charged at shipment and must be fully charged before being used.
Page 15 Load the battery. Make sure that the indicators are aligned. Push the battery release catch down 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 16: Charging The Battery
You can take pictures and play back images without worrying about depleting the battery. CAUTION • Always use the FUJIFILM AC Power Adapter AC-5VZ (included). • See p.128 for notes on using the AC power adapter. • Only connect and disconnect the AC power adapter when the camera is off.
Page 17: Checking The Battery Charge
Camera operation during charging When connection is completed, battery charging begins. Charging ends after about 2 hours. CHECK Indicator lamp [During charging] Lit red [Charging completed] Off [Charging error] Blinking red (➝p.136) 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 18: 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 19 • Operation of this camera is only guaranteed when it is used with FUJIFILM xD-Picture Card. • See p.129 for information on the xD-Picture Card and the internal memory.
Page 20: Turning On And Off
Turning On and Off Turning the camera on in Shooting mode Open the lens cover completely to turn the camera on. Close the lens cover until it stops to turn the camera off. • Power-ON • Power-OFF MEMO Changes between Shooting mode and Playback mode Press w during shooting to change to Playback mode.
Page 21: Setting The Language, Date, And Time
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 22: Auto Power Off Function
Turning On and Off Change the date format. DATE / TIME NOT SET DATE / TIME NOT SET DD . MM . YY DD . MM . YY MM / MM / DD / DD / YY YY 11 / 24 / 2006 11 / 24 / 2006 YY .
Page 23: Correcting The Date And Time
Correcting the Date and Time 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: Selecting The Language
Selecting the Language 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. Display the AUTO AUTO...
Page 25: Taking Pictures (Auto Mode)
Taking Pictures (AUTO Mode) This section describes the basic operations. Turn the camera on. A Open the lens cover completely so that it will not move further. • Power-ON B Set the Mode switch to q. Holding the camera correctly Brace your elbows against your sides and hold the camera with both...
Page 26 Taking Pictures (AUTO Mode) Check the composition on the LCD monitor. To adjust zoom scale using the Zoom button: W button (Zoom out) AUTO AUTO 10 10 10 10 Zoom bar MEMO • Select e Macro mode to take close-up shots (➝p.48). •...
Page 27 Press the shutter button fully. Double beep Halfway pressed Fully 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 • When the subject is not in the AF frame, use AF/AE lock to take the picture (➝p.30).
Page 28: Using Intelligent Face Detection When Taking Pictures
Taking Pictures (AUTO Mode) Z Indicator lamp display The indicator lamp lights or blinks when pressing the shutter button, etc. The indicator lamp shows the camera status. MEMO Only the slip stopper on the left side lights as the indicator lamp.
Page 29 CAUTION • If the camera or subject moves as the picture is taken, the subject’s face may move out of the Intelligent Face Detection frame. • When the camera is detecting multiple faces, the green frame is set around the face near the center. If you want to focus on another subject, move the camera so that the new subject is in the center of the LCD monitor.
Page 30: 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 31 Continue to hold the shutter button down halfway. Move the camera back to the original image and press the shutter button fully. F4.2 F4.2 F4.2 F4.2 Fully pressed MEMO • AF/AE lock can be applied repeatedly before the shutter is released. •...
Page 32: Adjusting The Shot Composition
Taking Pictures (AUTO Mode) Adjusting the shot composition Select the LCD monitor display. Press DISP/BACK to change the LCD monitor display. AUTO AUTO 10 10 10 10 Text displayed AUTO AUTO Framing guideline displayed Best framing Position the main subject at the intersection of two lines in this frame or align one of the horizontal lines with the...
Page 33: Viewing The Images
This camera will display still images recorded on FinePix Z5fd or still images (excluding some uncompressed images) recorded on any 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 Z5fd.
Page 34: Playback Zoom
Viewing the Images Single-frame playback 11 / 24 / 2006 11 / 24 / 2006 11 / 24 / 2006 11 / 24 / 2006 10:00 AM 10:00 AM 10:00 AM 10:00 AM F4.2 F4.2 F4.2 F4.2 To select the required image: Press p: last image Press q: next image Intelligent Face Detection...
Page 35 Z Zoom scales Quality mode Max. zoom scale 5 (2848 × 2136 pixels) Approx. 4.5× % (3024 × 2016 pixels) Approx. 4.7× 3 (2048 × 1536 pixels) Approx. 3.2× 2 (1600 × 1200 pixels) Approx. 2.5× MEMO Pressing DISP/BACK cancels playback zoom. Intelligent Face Detection ZOOM ZOOM...
Page 36: Sorting By Date
Viewing the Images Sorting by date In sorting by date mode, you can view all images taken on the same day. 2006 2006 11 11 / 22 22 11 11 / 23 23 11 11 / 24 24 1 / 11 11 A Press n, o, p, or q to move the cursor (colored frame) to the selecting frame.
Page 37: 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”. Using the erase button ( Pressing (n) erases images easily. ERASE OK? ERASE OK? CANCEL CANCEL...
Page 38 Erasing the Images/Movies PLAYBACK MENU PLAYBACK MENU ERASE ERASE IMAGE ROTATE IMAGE ROTATE PROTECT PROTECT COPY COPY VOICE MEMO VOICE MEMO TRIMMING TRIMMING D Press n or o to select FRAME or ALL FRAMES. E Press MENU/OK to confirm the setting. Erasing one frame at a time (FRAME) FRAME FRAME...
Page 39 Erasing all frames (ALL FRAMES) ERASE ALL OK? ERASE ALL OK? IT MAY TAKE A WHILE IT MAY TAKE A WHILE CANCEL CANCEL Press MENU/OK to erase all the frames (files). MEMO Press DISP/BACK to cancel erasing of all the frames (files).
Page 40: Using The Shooting Functions - Procedure Of Setting
Using the Shooting Functions — Procedure of Setting Specify the camera settings for taking pictures to get the best result. A general guide is given below. Select the Shooting mode. Set the Shooting mode from the menu. The camera settings are tailored to the scene being shot.
Page 41 Z Specifying functions using p-MODE MENU (p button) Use to specify required sensitivity S ISO setting (➝p.57). Use to specify required image size QUALITY (➝p.58). Use to specify required color tone FinePix COLOR (➝p.59). MODE MENU MODE MENU AUTO AUTO QUALITY QUALITY COLOR...
Page 42: 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. Setting Picture stabilization (Anti-blur) and Previous shooting mode Press the ) button to set “ ” (Anti-blur) or Natural &...
Page 43: Setting A Shooting Mode Suited To The Scene
Setting a Shooting mode suited to the scene A Set the Mode switch to q. MEMO • See p.50 for information on the available flash modes. • When anything other than AUTO, s, in the SHOOTING MODE is selected, CHROME (➝p.59) cannot be set. •...
Page 44: 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 45 . SPORT Use this mode to take pictures of a moving subject. It gives priority to faster shutter speeds. CHECK When setting . Sport mode, the camera sets to High-speed shooting mode (➝p.61) automatically. / NIGHT Use this mode for shooting evening and night scenes.
Page 46 Setting the Shooting Mode SUNSET Use this mode to shoot sunset, making the colors more vivid. SNOW Use this mode to prevent darkening images and provide crisp, clear shots, when shooting at snowy scene where the whole screen appears white. BEACH Use this mode to prevent darkening images and...
Page 47 FLOWER Use this mode to take clear close-up shots when zooming up a flower. It is effective for taking more vivid shots of flower petal. CHECK • Flash cannot be used in the Flower mode. • Focal range Wide angle: Approx.
Page 48: Macro (Close-Up)
e Macro (Close-up) Use this mode to take close-up shots. Available Shooting modes: s, AUTO, (➝p.44, 46, 47) Press e (p) to select Macro mode. Press e (p) again to cancel Macro mode. e appears on the LCD AUTO AUTO 10 10 monitor indicating that you can take close-up shots.
Page 49: Setting The Flash (Intelligent Flash)
d Setting the Flash (Intelligent 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.50 for information on the available Photography modes. MEMO What is Intelligent Flash? The Intelligent Flash feature instantly determines the subject’s position, distance from the camera, exposure, etc., and automatically adjusts the camera settings to the...
Page 50 d Setting the Flash (Intelligent Flash) c SLOW SYNCHRO, n RED EYE & SLOW This mode allows you to take pictures of people at night that clearly show both your subjects and the night time backdrop. Always use a tripod in this mode. Using n synchronizes Red-eye reduction mode.
Page 51: Self-Timer
* Self-Timer The self-timer is used in situations where the photographer is included in the shot. Available Shooting modes: All Setting self-timer The self-timer setting changes each time you press * (o). The last displayed setting AUTO AUTO 10 10 is the selected mode.
Page 52 * Self-Timer 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.
Page 53: Increasing Monitor Brightness
j Increasing Monitor Brightness This is useful when checking the shot composition for dimly lit scenes, or bright scenes such as outdoor shots. 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.
Page 54: Using P-Mode Menu (Shooting)/Shooting Menu
Using p-MODE MENU (Shooting)/SHOOTING MENU Use the p-MODE MENU/SHOOTING MENU to adjust image quality or focus. You can take pictures in a wide range of conditions. Setting the p-MODE MENU (Shooting) MODE MENU MODE MENU QUALITY QUALITY A Press p to open the p-MODE MENU. B Press n or o to select the menu.
Page 55 Z List of p-MODE MENU options Menu Specifies required sensitivity setting of the ambient light around the subject. S ISO (➝p.57) The larger value of the sensitivity, the higher sensitivity is obtained. The higher sensitivity settings will allow you to take pictures in darker locations. Specifies the image size.
Page 56 Using p-MODE MENU (Shooting)/SHOOTING MENU MEMO The options available in the SHOOTING MENU vary depending on whether the mode is selected. , H, ,, /, • AUTO, SHOOTING MENU SHOOTING MENU SHOOTING MODE SHOOTING MODE HIGH-SPEED SHOOTING HIGH-SPEED SHOOTING CONTINUOUS CONTINUOUS SET-UP SET-UP...
Page 57: P-Mode Menu (Shooting)
p-MODE MENU (Shooting) 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 58: Changing The Quality Setting ( Quality)
p-MODE MENU (Shooting) 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 5 F (2848 × 2136) Printing at up to 10R (25.4 ×...
Page 59: Changing The Finepix Color Setting ( Finepix Color)
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. p-STANDARD Use this mode for normal photography.
Page 60: Shooting Menu
SHOOTING MENU Adjusting exposure compensation (S EXP. COMPENSATION) Available Shooting mode: s (➝p.47) 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 61: Adjusting Color Balance (T White Balance)
Adjusting color balance (T WHITE BALANCE) Available Shooting mode: s (➝p.47) 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 6 : Shooting outdoors in good weather 7: Shooting in shade 9 : Shooting under Daylight fluorescent lamps 0 : Shooting under Warm White fluorescent lamps...
Page 62: Taking Pictures Continuously ( Continuous)
SHOOTING MENU 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 WHITE BALANCE WHITE BALANCE LONG PERIOD LONG PERIOD HIGH - SPEED SHOOTING HIGH SPEED SHOOTING FINAL 3...
Page 63 k FINAL 3 continuous shooting Available Shooting modes: All (except for ) (➝p.44 – 47) Shooting continues as long as holding the shutter button down. This mode shoots up to 40 times (max. 2.2 frames/sec.). The camera records the final 3 frames shot when you release the shutter button.
Page 64: Specifying Focusing Mode (H Af Mode)
SHOOTING MENU Specifying focusing mode (H AF MODE) Available Shooting mode: s (➝p.47) (When Intelligent Face Detection is turned OFF) Use this mode to specify focusing mode that best suits the subject. SHOOTING MENU SHOOTING MENU SHOOTING MODE SHOOTING MODE EXP.
Page 65 Memo...
Page 66: P-Mode Menu (Playback)
C Press n or o to select COMMUNICATION. D Press p. Sending image data Sending image data to a FUJIFILM digital camera is shown as an example here. You can send the data to another device in the same way. A Turn the camera on.
Page 67 You can send the image data by simply pressing times. Receiving the image data Receiving the image data from a FUJIFILM digital camera is shown as an example here. You can receive data from another device in the same way.
Page 68 p-MODE MENU (Playback) IR COMMUNICATION IR COMMUNICATION CONNECTING CONNECTING CANCEL CANCEL D Press MENU/OK to begin transmission. When transmission is completed, “DATA RECEIVED” will appear on the LCD monitor. CHECK You can receive image data by simply pressing buttons as the order below. p ➝...
Page 69: Transmitting And Saving Blog Images ( Trimming For Blog)
Transmitting and saving blog images TRIMMING FOR BLOG) You can change the pictures you take to a smaller size and then transmit or save them. This function is perfect when you want to post your pictures on a blog or other online forum.
Page 70: Setting Automatic Playback ( Slide Show)
p-MODE MENU (Playback) Saving blog images A Select the frame (file) to save. B Press MENU/OK to save the image. CHECK • Saved blog images have filenames that start with “BLOG” when they are imported to a PC or similar device.
Page 71: Dpof Set Frame Print Order (Dpof))
E Press n or o to select the type of image transition. F Press MENU/OK. The image frames are played back automatically. MEMO • To interrupt SLIDE SHOW, press MENU/OK. • Press p or q to advance or go back through the images when selecting NORMAL or FADE-IN.
Page 72 p-MODE MENU (Playback) F Press MENU/OK. WITH DATEE : The date will be imprinted on your prints. WITHOUT DATE: The date will not be imprinted on your prints. RESET ALL : All DPOF settings will be canceled. WITH DATE / WITHOUT DATE Selecting WITH DATEE, E appears on the LCD monitor and the date will be imprinted on your prints.
Page 73 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 74: Reset All
p-MODE MENU (Playback) RESET ALL To cancel all DPOF settings: RESET DPOF OK? RESET DPOF OK? CANCEL CANCEL Select RESET ALL in the p-MODE MENU (➝p.71). Press MENU/OK. MEMO 11 / 24 / 2006 11 / 24 / 2006 6 / 24 / 2006 6 / 24 / 2006 10:00 AM 10:00 AM...
Page 75 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 76 Memo...
Page 77: Using Playback Menu
Using PLAYBACK MENU Use this menu to play back photographed images. Setting the PLAYBACK MENU A Press w to set the camera to Playback mode (➝p.33). PLAYBACK MENU PLAYBACK MENU ERASE ERASE IMAGE ROTATE IMAGE ROTATE PROTECT PROTECT COPY COPY VOICE MEMO VOICE MEMO TRIMMING...
Page 78: Rotating The Images ( Image Rotate)
Using PLAYBACK MENU Rotating the images IMAGE ROTATE) When shooting in the vertical position, the image appears horizontal on the LCD monitor. Use this mode to rotate an image and to display correct direction. CAUTION Protected frames (files) cannot be rotated. Unprotect the frames (files) before rotating them (➝p.79).
Page 79: 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 To protect or unprotect only the selected frame (file): PROTECT OK? PROTECT OK? UNPROTECT OK? UNPROTECT OK? CANCEL CANCEL Unprotected...
Page 80: Copying The Images (V Copy)
Using 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 81 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. Setting the menu (➝p.77) COPY OK? COPY OK?
Page 82 Using PLAYBACK MENU Copying all frames (ALL FRAMES) COPY COPY INTERNAL MEMORY INTERNAL MEMORY CARD CARD INTERNAL MEMORY INTERNAL MEMORY CANCEL CANCEL A Press n or o to select ALL FRAMES. B Press MENU/OK. CARD CARD FRAME FRAME ALL FRAMES ALL FRAMES Setting the menu (➝p.77) COPY ALL OK?
Page 83: Adding Voice Memos To The Images ( Voice Memo)
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 w to set the camera to Playback mode (➝p.33) B Press p or q to select the image to add a voice memo.
Page 84: Playing Back Voice Memo
Using PLAYBACK MENU FINISH FINISH RE - REC G 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 85: Adjusting Volume Of Voice Memos
Z Playing back voice memos Control Description 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 86: Trimming The Images ( Trimming)
Using PLAYBACK MENU Trimming the images TRIMMING) Use this mode to trim the required part of the photographed image. CHECK Before selecting the “ ” TRIMMING menu, select the frame (file) to trim. W button (Zoom out) TRIMMING TRIMMING CANCEL CANCEL Zoom bar A Press W or T to zoom in or out on an...
Page 87 MEMO • Pressing DISP/BACK in step A or B returns to single- frame playback. • A saved image size varies depending on the zoom scale of step A. For 0.3 M, k YES option appears in yellow. • Image sizes Printing at up to 6R (15.2 ×...
Page 88: 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. STANDBY STANDBY Z Zooming the image You must zoom beforehand as you cannot zoom during recording. The available recording time appears on the LCD monitor.
Page 89 Record movies. Fully pressed Press the shutter button down fully to start recording. During recording, lREC and a counter that shows the remaining time appear on the LCD monitor. Recording ends when pressing the shutter button down halfway during recording or the remaining time runs out.
Page 90: Changing Movie Size
r Recording Movies 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 91: Playing Back Movies
w Playing Back Movies 100 - 0002 100 - 0002 100 - 0002 100 - 0002 11 / 24 / 2006 11 / 24 / 2006 11 / 24 / 2006 11 / 24 / 2006 11:00 AM 11:00 AM 10:00 AM 10:00 AM PLAY...
Page 92: Adjusting Volume Of Movies
w Playing Back 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 93 Memo...
Page 94: 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 AUTO POWER OFF AUTO POWER OFF TIME DIFFERENCE TIME DIFFERENCE BACKGROUND COLOR...
Page 95: Set-Up Menu Option
SET-UP menu option Setting Display 3 SEC/1.5 SEC/ZOOM IMAGE DISP. (CONTINUOUS) FRAME NO. CONT./RENEW ILLUMINATION 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 96 U SET-UP Setting AUTO POWER TIME DIFFERENCE BACKGROUND COLOR VIDEO SYSTEM RESET Display Factory default ENGLISH 5 MIN/2 MIN/OFF 2 MIN – – NTSC/PAL – – – How to use the SET-UP menu (➝p.94) Explanation Specifies the language used for LCD monitor display.
Page 97: Image Disp
IMAGE DISP. Use this setting to specify 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 98 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 99: Digital Zoom
ILLUMINATION Use this function to specify whether the illumination lamp lights at startup and after shooting is complete. When turned ON, it indicates to the subjects of the picture that shooting is complete. DIGITAL ZOOM Use this function to shoot enlarged images than maximum optical zoom scale.
Page 100: 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 30fps/60fps Use this function to change the number of images (frames) per second on the LCD monitor display. 60 fps is the finer setting.
Page 101: 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 102: 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 slide shows (➝p.70), and when a printer or a PC connection (➝p.105,...
Page 103 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 104: Connecting To A Tv
Connecting to a TV When connecting to a TV, images can be displayed on wider screen. You can enjoy using the slide show function (➝p.70) at parties and other gatherings. CAUTION Plug the A/V cable (included) correctly and push it in the terminal.
Page 105: 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 Connect the camera to your printer using the USB cable.
Page 106 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 107: Print Dpof
Printing with DPOF setting (u PRINT DPOF) PICTBRIDGE PICTBRIDGE PRINT WITH DATE PRINT WITH DATE PRINT WITHOUT DATE PRINT WITHOUT DATE PRINT DPOF PRINT DPOF A Press DISP/BACK to open the menu. B Press n or o to select u PRINT DPOF. C Press MENU/OK to display the confirm setting.
Page 108 Connecting Camera Directly to Printer — PictBridge Function MEMO PRINTING PRINTING CANCEL CANCEL Press DISP/BACK to cancel the printing. Depending on the printer, the printing may not be canceled immediately or printing may stop midway through. When printing stops midway, press off and then on again.
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Page 110: 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 111 Z Recommended system Operating System Hard disk space Display Internet connection MEMO • Connect the camera directly to the PC using the USB cable. The software may not operate correctly when you use an extension cable or connect the camera via a USB hub. •...
Page 112 Installation on a Windows PC 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 113: 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 or Intel Processor loaded...
Page 114 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”...
Page 115 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 116: 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 117 CAUTION • The FinePix Z5fd is a PTP-compatible camera. PTP-compatible cameras automatically recognize PC or printer connections for easy connectability. • We recommend connecting the camera when it has sufficient battery charge remaining. If the camera suddenly loses power during data exchange, the xD- Picture Card or internal memory could be damaged.
Page 118: Disconnecting The Camera
Connecting to a PC MEMO • Only images saved with FinePix Viewer can be viewed. We recommend always saving your images on a PC. • If you cancel saving by clicking the [Cancel] button, make sure to press to turn off the camera before disconnecting it from the PC.
Page 119: Using Finepixviewer
Using FinePixViewer Mastering FinePixViewer For all information on FinePixViewer functions, refer to “How to Use FinePixViewer” in the Help menu for details. • What is explained in “How to Use FinePixViewer”... “How to Use FinePixViewer” covers a range of topics, including batch processing and ordering prints.
Page 120 Connecting to a PC E When the message appears, click the [OK] button. Check your selection carefully since the process cannot be canceled once you click the [OK] button. F Automatic uninstallation begins. When uninstallation ends, click the [OK] button. Macintosh Quit FinePixViewer.
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Page 122: System Expansion Option
System Expansion Option By using FinePix Z5fd 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 123: Accessories Guide
Accessories Guide Visit the FUJIFILM web site for the latest information on camera accessories. http://home.fujifilm.com/products/digital/index.html Accessory availability may vary by country. Please check with your local Fujifilm representative to confirm product availability. • xD-Picture Card Use the following xD-Picture Cards: 16MB/32MB/64MB/128MB/256MB/512MB/1GB/2GB There are two types of xD-Picture Card: standard type and Type M (containing “M”...
Page 124 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 125: Using Your Camera Correctly
If any soil remains, apply a small amount of lens cleaning liquid to a piece of FUJIFILM lens cleaning paper and wipe gently. • Do not scratch hard objects against the lens or LCD monitor.
Page 126: Power Supply And Battery
When shipped, the NP-40 is not fully charged. Always charge the NP-40 before using it. • When carrying the NP-40, install it in a digital camera or keep it in the soft case. • When storing the NP-40, place it inside the special soft case provided.
Page 127 Z Battery Life At normal temperatures, the NP-40 can be used at least 300 times. If the time for which the NP-40 provides power shortens markedly, this indicates that the NP-40 has reached the end of its effective life and should be replaced. Notes on storage The Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery NP-40 is both compact and capable of storing large quantities of power.
Page 128 Always use the AC Power Adapter AC-5VZ with the camera. The use of an AC power adapter other than AC-5VZ can be damaged to your digital camera. • Use the AC power adapter for indoor use only. • Plug the connection cord plug securely into the multi- connector adapter connection socket on the camera.
Page 129: 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 130 Notes on the xD-Picture Card™ and the Internal Memory • The xD-Picture Card may feel warm when it is removed from the camera after taking pictures. This is normal. • Do not put labels on the xD-Picture Card. Peeling labels can cause the camera not to work properly. MEMO •...
Page 131: 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.101).
Page 132 It may be necessary to format the xD-Picture Card (➝p.101). 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 133 Remove the protection (➝p.79). • Protected files cannot be rotated. Remove the protection (➝p.79). • The voice memo cannot be played back. • Contact your FUJIFILM dealer. It is impossible to copy. The image cannot be trimmed. The image cannot be trimmed.
Page 134 Warning Displays Warning Displayed An attempt was made to resave an image that was CAN NOT EXECUTE saved with TRIMMING FOR BLOG. The camera is not connected to a PC or printer. COMMUNICATION ERROR Displayed for PictBridge. PRINTER ERROR Displayed for PictBridge. PRINTER ERROR RESUME? Displayed for PictBridge.
Page 135: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Z Getting ready Matters Problems The battery has run out. Nothing happens when opening the lens cover The battery is loaded backward. completely. The battery cover is not closed securely. Camera is used in extremely cold conditions. Battery and power Battery runs out The terminals are soiled.
Page 136 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...
Page 137 Z Shooting Matters Problems The xD-Picture Card or internal memory is full. The xD-Picture Card or internal memory is not formatted. The xD-Picture Card contact area is No photograph is soiled. taken when pressing the The xD-Picture Card is damaged. shutter button.
Page 138 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 139 Z Shooting 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 140 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 141 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 142 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, try again. If you think the camera is faulty, contact your FUJIFILM dealer. Page...
Page 143: Specifications
Specifications System Model Digital camera FinePix Z5fd Effective pixels 6.3 million pixels 1/2.5-inch Super CCD HR Storage media Internal memory (approx. 26 MB)/xD-Picture Card (16/32/64/128/256/512 MB/1 GB/2 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 144 Specifications System Sensitivity AUTO/Equivalent to ISO 100/200/400/800/1600 Photometry TTL 256-zones metering Exposure control Program AE Scene position (NIGHT), Picture stabilization Available Intelligent Face Detection Available Exposure compensation –2 EV to +2 EV in 1/3 EV-step increments (s) Shutter speed 4 sec. to 1/1000 sec. (depend on Exposure mode) Continuous shooting Top-3: Final-3:...
Page 145 System White balance Automatic scene recognition/Preset (Fine, Shade, Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Warm White), Fluorescent (Cool White), Incandescent) Self-timer Approx. 2 sec./10 sec. Flash type Auto flash Effective range: (S: AUTO)Wide-angle: approx. 60 cm-3.5 m (2.0 ft.-11.5 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 146 Specifications Power Supply and Others Power supply Rechargeable Battery NP-40 (included) Guide to the number of available frames for battery operation According to the CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association) standard procedure for measuring digital still camera battery consumption (extract): When using a battery, use the battery supplied with the camera.
Page 147 Z Standard number of available frames/recording time per xD-Picture Card and internal memory The number of available frames, recording time or file size varies slightly depending on the subjects photographed. Note also that the divergence between standard number of frames and the actual number of frames is greater for xD-Picture Cards with higher capacities.
Page 148 (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 149: 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 150: Fujifilm Digital Camera Worldwide Network
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Page 157: Safety Notes
• Contact your FUJIFILM dealer. Do not allow water or foreign objects to enter the camera. If water or foreign objects get inside the...
Page 158 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 159 WARNING When carrying the NP-40, install it in a digital camera or keep it in the soft case provided. When storing the NP-40, keep it in the soft case provided. When discarding, cover the battery terminals with insulation tape. Contact with other metallic objects or battery could cause the battery to ignite or burst.
Page 160 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.
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