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FujiFilm FinePix HS10 Owner's Manual

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YF00623-120
DIGITAL CAMERA
Before You Begin
HS10
FINEPIX
First Steps
Owner's Manual
Basic Photography and Playback
Thank you for your purchase of this prod-
More on Photography
uct. This manual describes how to use
your FUJIFILM FinePix HS10 digital camera
More on Playback
and the supplied software. Be sure that
you have read and understood its con-
Movies
tents before using the camera.
Connections
Menus
For information on related products, visit our website at
http://www.fujifilm.com/products/digital_cameras/index.html
Technical Notes
Troubleshooting
Appendix

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  • Page 1 Thank you for your purchase of this prod- More on Photography uct. This manual describes how to use your FUJIFILM FinePix HS10 digital camera More on Playback and the supplied software. Be sure that you have read and understood its con- Movies tents before using the camera.

  • Page 2: For Your Safety

    For Your Safety • Read Instructions: All the safety and not defeat the safety purpose of the operating instructions should be polarized plug. read before the appliance is oper- Alternate Warnings: ated. product is equipped with a 3-wire • Retain Instructions: The safety and grounding-type plug, a plug having operating instructions should be a third (grounding) pin.
  • Page 3 Power Lines: An outside antenna sys- tem should not be located in the Cleaning: Unplug this video product vicinity of overhead power lines or from the wall outlet before clean- other electric light or power circuits, ing. Do not use liquid cleaners or or where it can fall into such power aerosol cleaners.

  • Page 4: Safety Notes

    These actions could damage the cord and cause a fi re 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 5 When carrying the battery, install it in a digital camera or keep it in the hard case. When storing the battery, keep it in the hard case. When discarding, cover the battery terminals with insulation tape.
  • Page 6 * When shipped, the battery is not fully charged. Always charge the battery before using it. * When carrying the battery, install it in a digital camera or keep it in the soft case. ■ Battery Features • The battery gradually loses its charge even when not used.
  • Page 7 • Plug the connection cord plug se- curely into the DC input terminal. • Turn off the FUJIFILM Digital cam- era before disconnecting the cord from the DC input terminal. To dis- connect, pull out the plug gently.
  • Page 8 • FUJIFILM Corporation cannot ac- cept liability for any incidental losses (such as the costs of photog- raphy or the loss of income from photography) incurred as a result of faults with this product.

  • Page 9: About This Manual

    About This Manual Before using the camera, read this manual and the warnings on pages ii–viii. For information on spe- cifi c topics, consult the sources below. ✔ Camera Q & A ✔ Camera Q & A ..pg. x Know what you want to do but don’t know the name for it? Find the answer in “Camera Q &...
  • Page 10 Camera Q & A Find items by task. Camera Setup Camera Setup How do I set the camera clock? Can I set the clock to local time when I travel? How do I keep the display from turning off automatically? How do I make the display brighter or darker? How do I stop the camera beeping and clicking? What are the parts of the camera called?

  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    Taking Pictures Taking Pictures Question Question How many pictures can I take? Is there a quick and easy way to take snapshots? How can I avoid blurred pictures? How can I make good portraits? Can I capture a moving object multiple times in a single photo? Can I take photos that do not include moving objects? Can I choose my own settings for diff erent scenes? Can the camera automatically adjust settings for diff erent scenes?
  • Page 12 How do I adjust exposure? Can I fi lm movies at a high frame rate? Can I shoot other kinds of movie? How do I frame pictures in the viewfi nder? Question Question Camera Q & A Key phrase Key phrase See page See page Exposure compensation...
  • Page 13 Viewing Pictures Viewing Pictures Question Question How do I view my pictures? How do I delete the current picture? Can I select other pictures for deletion? Can I zoom in on pictures during playback? How do I view a lot of pictures at once? How do I fi nd pictures? Can I protect my pictures from accidental deletion? Can I hide the icons in the display when viewing my pictures?
  • Page 14 Table of Contents For Your Safety ... ii IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ... ii Safety Notes ... iv About This Manual ... ix Camera Q & A ... x Before You Begi Before You Begin n Introduction ... 1 Symbols and Conventions ... 1 Supplied Accessories ...
  • Page 15 More on Playbac More on Playback k Playback Options ...55 Playback Zoom ...56 Multi-Frame Playback ...57 Image Search ...58 Viewing Panoramas ...59 Viewing Pictures Taken in a Single Burst ...60 A Deleting Pictures ...61 Viewing Photo Information ...63 Movies s Movie F Recording Movies ...64 a Viewing Movies ...66...
  • Page 16 RAW ...112 l FOCUS CHECK ...112 P DISCHARGE (Ni-MH Batteries Only) ...113 Technical Note Technical Notes s Optional Accessories ...114 Accessories from FUJIFILM ...115 Caring for the Camera ...116 Troubleshooting g Troubleshootin Troubleshooting ...117 Warning Messages and Displays ...124...

  • Page 17: Introduction

    Introduction Symbols and Conventions Symbols and Conventions The following symbols are used in this manual: c Caution: This information should be read before use to ensure correct operation. a Note: Points to note when using the camera. b Tip: Additional information that may be helpful when using the camera. Menus and other text in the camera monitor are shown in bold.

  • Page 18: Parts Of The Camera

    Parts of the Camera Parts of the Camera For more information, refer to the page listed to the right of each item. Command dial ... 23, 29, 43, 48 Mode dial ...6, 21 Hot shoe ...89–90 AF-assist illuminator ...35 Self-timer lamp ...41 Lens ON/OFF switch ...13 Shutter button ...19...
  • Page 19 Monitor ... 5 Tripod mount Battery-chamber cover ... 8 Diopter adjustment control ... 4 Indicator lamp ...19 ISO (sensitivity) button ...48 k (playback zoom in) button ...56 AE (autoexposure) button ...49 n (playback zoom out) button ...56 AF (autofocus) button ...50 g (Intelligent Face Detection) button ...56, 74 AF C/S/M (focus mode) button...51 info button ...63...
  • Page 20 The Electronic Viewfi nder (EVF) The electronic viewfi nder provides the same information as the monitor, and can be used when bright lighting conditions make the display in the monitor diffi cult to see. If ON is selected for EVF/LCD AUTO SWITCH in the setup menu (pg. 105), the electronic viewfi nder turns on automatically when you put your eye to the viewfi nder, and the monitor turns on when you take your eye away (note that the eye sensor may not respond if you are wearing glasses or your head is at an angle...

  • Page 21: Camera Displays

    Camera Displays Camera Displays The following indicators may appear during shooting and playback: The indicators displayed vary with camera settings. ■ ■ Shooting Shooting 12 / 31 / 2050 12 / 31 / 2050 10 : 00 AM 10 : 00 AM F4.5 F4.5 * a: indicates that no memory card...

  • Page 22: The Mode Dial

    The Mode Dial The Mode Dial To select a shooting mode, align the mode icon with the mark next to the mode dial. B (AUTO): A simple “point-and-shoot” mode recommended for fi rst-time users of digital cameras (pg. 21). (SCENE RECOGNITION): A “point-and- shoot”...

  • Page 23: The Strap And Lens Cap

    The Strap and Lens Cap Attaching the Strap Attaching the Strap Attach the supplied strap to the two strap eyelets as shown below. c Caution To avoid dropping the camera, be sure the strap is cor- rectly secured. The Lens Cap The Lens Cap When removing or replacing the lens cap, press the latch as...

  • Page 24: Inserting The Batteries

    Inserting the Batteries The camera takes four AA alkaline, lithium, or rechargeable Ni-MH batteries. A set of four alkaline bat- teries is supplied with the camera. Insert the batteries in the camera as described below. Open the battery-chamber cover. Slide the battery-cham- ber latch in the direction shown and open the bat- tery-chamber cover.
  • Page 25 Close the battery-chamber cover. Close the battery-cham- ber cover and slide it in until the latch clicks into place. 3 Caution Do not use force. If the battery-chamber cover does not close, check that the batteries are in the correct orientation and try again. Inserting the Batteries Choosing the Battery Type After replacing the batteries with...

  • Page 26: Inserting A Memory Card

    ■ ■ Compatible Memory Cards Compatible Memory Cards SD and SDHC memory cards manufactured by FUJIFILM and SanDisk have been approved for use in the camera. A complete list of approved memory cards is available at http://www.fujifilm.com/products/ digital_cameras/index.html. Operation is not guaranteed with other cards. The camera can not be used with xD-Picture Cards or with MultiMediaCard (MMC) devices.
  • Page 27 ■ ■ Inserting a Memory Card Inserting a Memory Card Open the memory card slot cover. a Note Be sure the camera is off be- fore opening the memory card slot cover. Insert the memory card. Holding the memory card in the orientation shown, slide it in until it clicks into place at the back of the slot.
  • Page 28 c Cautions • Do not turn the camera off or remove the memory card while the memory card is being formatted or data are being recorded to or deleted from the card. Failure to observe this precaution could damage the card. •...

  • Page 29: Turning The Camera On And Off

    Turning the Camera on and Off Rotate the ON/OFF switch to ON to turn the camera Select OFF to turn the camera off . b Tip: Switching to Playback Mode Press the a button to start playback. Press a button again or press the shutter button halfway to return to shooting mode.

  • Page 30: Date And Time

    Basic Setup A language-selection dialog is displayed the fi rst time the camera is turned on. Set up the camera as described below (for information on resetting the clock or changing languages, see page 105). Choose a language. 1.1 Press the selector up or down to highlight a language. START MENU ENGLISH FRANCAIS...

  • Page 31: Battery Level

    Taking Pictures in M (Scene Recognition) Mode This section describes how to take pictures in Turn the camera on. Rotate the ON/OFF switch to ON. Select mode. Rotate the mode dial In this mode, the camera auto- matically analyzes the composi- tion and selects a scene accord- ing to shooting conditions and the type of subject:...
  • Page 32 Frame the picture. Use the zoom ring to frame the picture in the display. Rotate left to zoom out Zoom indicator Zoom ratio b Tip: Focus Lock Use focus lock (pg. 34) to focus on subjects that are not in the center of the frame. Taking Pictures in M (Scene Recognition) Mode Holding the Camera Hold the camera steady with...
  • Page 33 Best Framing To choose the shooting information and guides dis- played, press the DISP/BACK button. Indicators displayed Indicators hidden HD framing Best framing • Best framing: To use the best framing, position the main subject at the intersection of two lines or align one of the horizontal lines with the horizon.

  • Page 34: Silent Mode

    o Silent Mode In situations in which camera sounds or lights may be unwelcome, hold the DISP/BACK button down for a few seconds or select ON for o SILENT MODE in the setup menu (note that silent mode is not avail- able during movie or voice memo playback).
  • Page 35 Shoot. Smoothly press the shutter button the rest of the way down to take the picture. b Tip: The Shutter Button The shutter button has two positions. Pressing the shutter button halfway ( q ) sets focus and exposure; to shoot, press the shutter button the rest of the way down ( w ).

  • Page 36: Viewing Pictures

    Viewing Pictures Pictures can be viewed in the monitor. When taking important photographs, take a test shot and check the results. Press the a button. The most recent picture will be displayed in the monitor. View additional pictures. Press the selector right to view pic- tures in the order recorded, left to view pictures in reverse order.

  • Page 37: Shooting Mode

    Shooting Mode Choose a shooting mode according to the scene or type of subject. To choose a shooting mode, rotate the mode dial to the desired setting (pg. 6). The following modes are available: SCENE RECOGNITION SCENE RECOGNITION The camera automatically analyzes the composi- tion and selects the appropriate scene mode ac- cording to the subject and shooting conditions (pg.
  • Page 38 Highlight the desired option. Press MENU/OK to select the high- lighted option. Press DISP/BACK to return to shooting mode. j PRO LOW-LIGHT PRO LOW-LIGHT Each time the shutter button is pressed, the cam- era takes four shots and combines them to form a single exposure.

  • Page 39: Multi Motion Capture

    o MULTI MOTION CAPTURE MULTI MOTION CAPTURE Capture a moving object mul- tiple times in a single photo- graph. a Note can not be selected for O IMAGE SIZE. For best results, choose a moving subject that changes posi- tion. Note that the camera may be unable to locate the subject if the background has very little contrast (for example, if the background is a featureless wall).

  • Page 40: Motion Remover

    p MOTION REMOVER MOTION REMOVER Remove moving objects from photographs. a Note can not be selected for O IMAGE SIZE. Note that the camera may be unable to locate the subject if the background has very little contrast (for example, if the background is a featureless wall).

  • Page 41: Sp1/Sp2 Scene Position

    SP1/SP2 SP1/SP2 SCENE POSITION SCENE POSITION The camera off ers a choice of “scenes,” each adapted to particular shooting conditions or a specifi c type of subject, which can be assigned to the SP1 and SP2 positions on the mode dial. Each position can be assigned a diff erent scene: Rotate the mode dial to SP1 or SP2.
  • Page 42 Scene Scene Get good results with backlit subjects and other diffi cult lighting. The camera takes two shots: one C NATURAL & N without the fl ash and one with. D NATURAL LIGHT Capture natural light indoors, under low light, or where the fl ash can not be used. L PORTRAIT Choose for soft-toned portraits with natural skin tones.

  • Page 43: N Motion Panorama

    N MOTION PANORAMA MOTION PANORAMA Follow an on-screen guide to create a panorama. Rotate the mode dial to N. Press the selector right to view a choice of pan directions. Press the selector left or right to highlight a pan direction and press MENU/OK. SELECT PANORAMA DIRECTION Press the shutter button all the way down to start the panorama.
  • Page 44 3 Cautions • Panoramas are created from multiple frames. The camera may in some cases be unable to stitch the frames together perfectly. • Panoramas may not produce the desired results with moving subjects, subjects close to the camera, un- varying subjects such as the sky or a fi eld of grass, or subjects that are in constant motion, such as waves and waterfalls.

  • Page 45: P Program Ae

    P PROGRAM AE PROGRAM AE In this mode, the camera sets exposure automatically. If desired, you can choose diff erent combinations of shutter speed and aperture that will produce the same exposure (program shift). c Caution If the subject is outside the metering range of the camera, the shutter speed and aperture displays will show “---”. Press the shutter button halfway to measure exposure again.

  • Page 46: S Shutter Priority Ae

    S SHUTTER PRIORITY AE SHUTTER PRIORITY AE You choose the shutter speed while the camera adjusts aperture for optimal exposure. Rotate the mode dial to S. Shutter speed will be displayed. Shutter speed F4.5 F4.5 Rotate the command dial to choose the shutter speed.

  • Page 47: A Aperture Priority Ae

    A APERTURE PRIORITY AE APERTURE PRIORITY AE You choose the aperture while the camera adjusts shutter speed for optimal exposure. Rotate the mode dial to A. Aperture will be displayed. Aperture F4.5 Rotate the command dial to choose the aperture. Take pictures.

  • Page 48: M Manual

    M MANUAL MANUAL In this mode, you choose both shutter speed and aperture. If desired, exposure can be altered from the value suggested by the camera. Rotate the mode dial to M. Shut- ter speed and aperture will be dis- played.

  • Page 49: C Custom

    C CUSTOM CUSTOM In P, S, A, and M modes, the K CUSTOM SET option in the shooting menu (pg. 84) can be used to save current camera and menu settings. These settings are recalled whenever the mode dial is rotated to C. K CUSTOM SET The K CUSTOM SET option in the shooting menu stores the following settings: •...

  • Page 50: Focus Lock

    Focus Lock To compose photographs with off -center subjects: Position the subject in the focus frame. Focus. Press the shutter button halfway to set focus and exposure. Focus and exposure remain locked while the shutter button is pressed halfway (AF/AE lock; note that if exposure is currently locked using the AE/AF LOCK button as described on page 36, pressing the shut- ter button halfway locks only focus).

  • Page 51: Af-Assist Illuminator

    Autofocus Although the camera boasts a high-precision autofo- cus system, it may be unable to focus on the subjects listed below. If the camera is unable to focus using autofocus, use focus lock (pg. 34) to focus on another subject at the same distance and then recompose the photograph.

  • Page 52: The Ae/Af Lock Button

    The AE/AF LOCK Button The AE/AF LOCK button can be used to lock exposure or focus. Locking Exposure Locking Exposure Meter exposure. Position the subject in the focus frame and press the AE/AF LOCK button to me- ter exposure. Focus. Keeping the AE/AF LOCK button pressed, press the shutter button halfway...

  • Page 53: Macro Mode (Close-Ups)

    Macro Mode (Close-ups) For close-ups, press the selector left (F) to display macro close-up options. Press the selector left or right to highlight and press MENU/OK. When macro mode is in eff ect, the camera focuses on subjects near the center of the frame. Use the zoom ring to compose pictures.

  • Page 54: Flash Mode

    Using the Flash (Intelligent Flash) When the fl ash is used, the camera’s Intelligent Flash system instantly analyzes the scene based on such factors as the brightness of the subject, its position in the frame, and its distance from the camera. Flash output and sensitivity are adjusted to ensure that the main subject is correctly exposed while preserving the eff ects of ambient background lighting, even in dimly-lit indoor scenes.
  • Page 55 Focus. Press the shutter button halfway to focus. If the fl ash will fi re, p will be displayed when the shutter button is pressed halfway. At slow shutter speeds, k will appear in the display to warn that pictures may be blurred; use a tripod. Shoot.

  • Page 56: Using The Self-Timer

    Using the Self-Timer The camera off ers a ten-second timer that allows photographers to appear in their own photographs, and a two-second timer that can be used to avoid blur caused by the camera moving when the shutter button is pressed. The self-timer is available in all shooting modes. Set the timer.
  • Page 57 The self-timer lamp on the front of the camera will blink imme- diately before the picture is taken. If the two-second timer is se- lected, the self-timer lamp will blink as the timer counts down. Be careful not to move until the picture has been recorded. Intelligent Face Detection Because it ensures that the faces of portrait subjects will be in focus, Intelligent Face Detection (pg.

  • Page 58: Instant Zoom

    Instant Zoom In instant zoom, the area surrounding the frame is visible in the display. Use to frame erratically moving subjects such as children, pets, and athletes at sporting events. Position the subject in the focus frame. Use the zoom ring to frame the subject in the center of the display.

  • Page 59: I Continuous Shooting (Burst Mode)

    I Continuous Shooting (Burst Mode) Capture motion or automatically vary selected settings over a series of pictures. Choose a continuous shooting. Press the button and rotate the command dial to choose from the options below: Mode Mode (TOP 7 (RAW 6)) P (BEST FRAME CAPTURE) (ZOOM BRACKETING) (AE BKT)
  • Page 60 One picture is taken each time the shutter button is pressed. I Continuous Shooting (Burst Mode) TOP 7 (RAW 6) TOP 7 (RAW 6) The camera takes pictures while the shutter but- ton is pressed. To choose the shooting speed, press the selector right when the camera is in shooting mode.

  • Page 61: Best Frame Capture

    P BEST FRAME CAPTURE BEST FRAME CAPTURE Each time you press the shutter button all the way down, the camera records pictures, “bracketing” the moment when the shutter button was pressed. Pressing the selector right when the camera is in shooting mode displays the options shown at right.
  • Page 62 ZOOM BRACKETING ZOOM BRACKETING Each time the shutter button is pressed, the cam- era takes three pictures: one at the current zoom ratio with an image size of in 1.4 × and cropped to 2 × and cropped to . Two frames are displayed to show the areas that will be included in the sec- ond and third pictures;...

  • Page 63: Exposure Compensation

    d Exposure Compensation Use exposure compensation when photographing very bright, very dark, or high-contrast subjects. Choose a value. Press the d button and rotate the com- mand dial until the exposure indicator shows the desired value. The eff ect is also visible in the display. Choose negative Choose positive (+) (–) values to reduce...

  • Page 64: Sensitivity

    Sensitivity The camera’s sensitivity to light can be adjusted by pressing the ISO button and rotating the command dial until the desired value is highlighted in the display. Higher values can be used to reduce blur when lighting is poor; note, however, that mottling may ap- pear in pictures taken at high sensitivities, particularly at settings above 1600.

  • Page 65: Metering

    Metering To choose how the camera meters exposure when Intelligent Face Detection is off , press the AE button and rotate the command dial. The following options are available: Mode Mode Automatic scene recognition is used to adjust exposure for a wide range of shooting conditions. (MULTI) The camera meters lighting conditions at the center of the frame.

  • Page 66: Autofocus Mode

    Autofocus Mode To choose how the camera selects the focus area when K is selected for focus mode (pg. 51), press the AF button and rotate the command dial. Note that regardless of the option selected, the cam- era will focus on the subject in the center of the monitor when macro mode is on (pg.

  • Page 67: Focus Mode

    Focus Mode To choose how the camera focuses, press the AF C/S/M button and rotate the command dial. The following options are available: Mode Mode K (single) Focus locks while the shutter button is pressed halfway. Choose for stationary subjects. The camera continually adjusts focus to refl ect changes in the distance to the subject even when the shutter button is not pressed halfway (note that this increases the drain on the batteries).
  • Page 68 a Notes: Manual Focus • Use of a tripod is recommended. Focus may be aff ected if the camera moves. • If ON is selected for l FOCUS CHECK in the setup menu (pg. 112), the center of the display will be magnifi ed to assist focus when the focus ring is rotated.

  • Page 69: White Balance

    White Balance For natural colors, press the WB button and rotate the command dial until a setting that matches the light source is highlighted in the display (for an explanation of “white balance,” see the Glossary on page 128). Option Option Description Description...
  • Page 70 ■ ■ Custom White Balance Custom White Balance Choose to adjust white bal- ance for unusual lighting. The options at right will be dis- played; frame a white object so that it fi lls the display and press the shutter button all the way down to measure white balance.

  • Page 71: Playback Options

    Playback Options To view the most recent picture in the monitor, press the a button. Press the selector right to view pictures in the order recorded, left to view pic- tures in reverse order. Keep the selector pressed to scroll rapidly to the desired frame. 1 Note Pictures taken using other cameras are indicated by a m (“gift image”) icon during playback.

  • Page 72: Playback Zoom

    Playback Zoom Playback Zoom Press k to zoom in on pictures displayed in sin- gle-frame playback; n to zoom out. When the picture is zoomed in, the selector can be used to view areas of the image not currently visible in the display.

  • Page 73: Multi-Frame Playback

    Multi-Frame Playback Multi-Frame Playback To change the number of images displayed, press in single-frame view. 100-0001 100-0001 Press n to view more images. Use the selector to highlight images and press MENU/OK to view the highlighted image full frame. In the nine- and hundred-frame displays, press the selector up or down to view more pictures.

  • Page 74: Image Search

    Image Search Search for pictures by date, subject, scene, and fi le type. Press the button during playback. Highlight one of the following options and press MENU/OK: Option Option BY DATE Find all pictures taken on a selected date. Find all pictures based on specifi ed face BY FACE information.

  • Page 75: Viewing Panoramas

    Viewing Panoramas To view a panorama, display in single-frame view and press the selector down. Horizontal panoramas are displayed from left to right, vertical panoramas from top to bottom. The following operations can be performed during playback: Operation Operation Button Button Start/pause Press the selector down to start playback.

  • Page 76: Viewing Pictures Taken In A Single Burst

    Viewing Pictures Taken in a Single Burst When a picture taken in continuous shooting mode is displayed in single-frame view, the fi rst picture in the current burst can be viewed by pressing the selector down (burst mode play- back). total no.

  • Page 77: A Deleting Pictures

    A Deleting Pictures The ERASE option in the playback menu can be used to delete still pictures and movies, increasing the amount of space available on the memory card or in internal memory (for information on deleting pictures in single-frame playback, see page 20). Note that deleted pictures can not be recovered. Copy important pictures to a computer or other storage device before proceeding.
  • Page 78 ■ ■ FRAME FRAME: Deleting Selected Images : Deleting Selected Images Selecting FRAME displays the dialog shown at right. Press the selector left or right to scroll through pictures and press MENU/OK to delete the current picture (the picture is deleted immediately;...

  • Page 79: Viewing Photo Information

    Viewing Photo Information To view the photo informa- tion listed below in single- frame playback, press info. 100-0001 4:3 N ISO 400 F4.5 1/250 : OFF 12/31/2050 10 : 00 AM q Dynamic range, w Image size and quality, e Sensitivity, r Shutter speed/aperture, t FinePix color , y Flash mode, u White balance, i Exposure compensation, o Frame number, !0 Picture (overexposed areas blink on and off ),...

  • Page 80: F Recording Movies

    F Recording Movies Short movies can be recorded by pressing the ● button. To end recording, press the ● button again. Sound is recorded via the built-in microphone; do not cover the microphone during recording. The type of movie recorded can be selected from the shooting menu.
  • Page 81 Zoom Zoom can be adjusted while re- cording is in progress. Zoom indicator a Notes • Focus, exposure, and white balance are adjusted automatically throughout recording. The color and brightness of the image may vary from those dis- played before recording begins. •...

  • Page 82: Viewing Movies

    a Viewing Movies During playback, movies are displayed in the monitor as shown at right. The following operations can be performed while a movie is displayed: Operation Operation Description Description Start/pause Press the selector down to start playback. playback Press again to pause. Press the selector up to end playback.

  • Page 83: Trimming Movies

    Trimming Movies To create a copy of a movie from which the beginning or ending footage has been cut, select the movie during playback and follow the steps below. Press MENU/OK to display the play- back menu. Highlight MOVIE TRIMMING. PLAYBACK MENU IMAGE ROTATE COPY...

  • Page 84: Splicing Movies

    Splicing Movies To add existing footage to the end of a movie, select the movie during playback and follow the steps below. Press MENU/OK to display the play- back menu. Highlight MOVIE JOIN. PLAYBACK MENU IMAGE ROTATE COPY VOICE MEMO MOVIE TRIMMING MOVIE JOIN PRINT ORDER ( DPOF )

  • Page 85: Viewing Pictures On Tv

    Viewing Pictures on TV Connect the camera to a TV and tune the television to the video channel to show pictures to a group. The supplied A/V cable connects as shown below. Turn the camera off before connecting the cable. HDMI An HDMI cable (available from third-party suppliers;...
  • Page 86 Viewing Pictures on TV Turn the camera on and press the a button. The camera monitor turns off and pictures and voice memos are played back on the TV. Note that the camera volume controls have no eff ect on sounds played on the TV;...

  • Page 87: Printing Pictures Via Usb

    Printing Pictures via USB If the printer supports PictBridge, the camera can be connected directly to the printer and pictures can be printed without fi rst being copied to a computer. Note that depending on the printer, not all the functions described below may be supported. Connecting the Camera Connecting the Camera Connect the supplied USB cable as shown and...
  • Page 88 b Tip: Printing the Date of Recording To print the date of recording on pictures, press DISP/ BACK in steps 1–2 to display the PictBridge menu (see “Printing the DPOF Print Order,” below). Press the se- lector up or down to highlight PRINT WITH DATE s and press MENU/OK to return to the PictBridge display (to print pictures without the date of recording, select PRINT WITHOUT DATE).

  • Page 89: Printing The Dpof Print Order

    Printing the DPOF Print Order Printing the DPOF Print Order To print the print order created with K PRINT ORDER (DPOF) in the playback menu (pg. 93): In the PictBridge display, press DISP/ BACK to open the PictBridge menu. Press the selector up or down to highlight u PRINT DPOF.

  • Page 90: Creating A Dpof Print Order

    Creating a DPOF Print Order Creating a DPOF Print Order The K PRINT ORDER (DPOF) option in the playback menu can be used to create a digital “print order” for PictBridge-compatible printers or devices that support DPOF. DPOF DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is standard that allows pictures to be printed from “print orders”...
  • Page 91 Repeat steps 1–2 to complete the print order. Press MENU/OK to save the print order when settings are complete, or DISP/BACK to exit without chang- ing the print order. The total number of prints is dis- played in the monitor. Press MENU/ OK to exit.

  • Page 92: Viewing Pictures On A Computer

    Viewing Pictures on a Computer The supplied software can be used to copy pictures to a computer, where they can be stored, viewed, organized, and printed. Before proceeding, install the software as described below. Do camera to the computer until installation is complete. Installing the Software Installing the Software Two applications are supplied: MyFinePix Studio for Windows and FinePixViewer for the Macintosh.
  • Page 93 Start the computer. Log in to an account with administrator privileges before proceeding. Exit any applications that may be running and insert the installer CD in a CD-ROM drive. Windows 7/Windows Vista If an AutoPlay dialog is displayed, click SETUP.EXE. A “User Account Control” dialog will then be displayed; click Yes (Windows 7) or Allow (Windows Vista).
  • Page 94 PowerPC or Intel (Core 2 Duo or better) Pre-installed versions of Mac OS X version 10.3.9–10.6 OS OS (for the latest information, visit http://www.fujifilm.com/) 256 MB or more (1GB or more) Free disk space Free disk space A minimum of 200 MB required for installation with 400 MB available when FinePixViewer is running...
  • Page 95 Remove the installer CD from the CD-ROM drive. Note that you may be unable to remove the CD if Safari is running; if necessary, quit Safari before removing the CD. Store the installer CD in a dry location out of direct sunlight in case you need to re-install the software. The version number is printed at the top of the CD label for reference when updating the software or contacting customer support.

  • Page 96: Connecting The Camera

    Connecting the Camera Connecting the Camera If the pictures you wish to copy are stored on a memory card, insert the card into the camera (pg. 11). If no card is inserted, pictures will be copied from internal memory. 1 Note Windows users may require the Windows CD when starting the software for the fi rst time.
  • Page 97 Cautions • If a memory card containing a large number of images is inserted, there may be a delay before the software starts and you may be unable to import or save im- ages. Use a memory card reader to transfer pictures. •...

  • Page 98: Using The Menus: Shooting Mode

    Using the Menus: Shooting Mode The shooting menu is used to adjust settings for a wide range of shooting conditions. Using the Shooting Menu Using the Shooting Menu Press MENU/OK to display the shoot- ing menu. SHOOTING MENU AUTO IMAGE SIZE IMAGE QUALITY DYNAMIC RANGE GCOLOR...

  • Page 99: Shooting Menu Options

    Shooting Menu Options Shooting Menu Options Menu item Menu item A SCENE POSITION Choose scenes for SP1 and SP2 modes (pg. 25). A Adv. MODE Choose an advanced shooting mode (pg. 21). Adjust ISO sensitivity (pg. 48). Choose higher values N ISO when the subject is poorly lit.
  • Page 100 Menu item Menu item Choose the size of the bracketing increment when O is J AE BKT EV STEPS selected in continuous shooting mode (pg. 89). I FLASH FLASH Adjust fl ash brightness (pg. 89). g EXTERNAL FLASH Choose when using a optional fl ash (pg. 89). E HIGH-SPEED SHOOTING HIGH-SPEED SHOOTING Choose for quick shutter response (pg.

  • Page 101: O Image Size

    O IMAGE SIZE IMAGE SIZE Choose the size and aspect ratio at which still pic- tures are recorded. Large pictures can be printed at large sizes with no drop in quality; small pic- tures require less memory, allowing more pictures to be recorded.

  • Page 102: T Image Quality

    T IMAGE QUALITY IMAGE QUALITY Choose how much image fi les are compressed. Select FINE (low compression) for higher image quality, NORMAL (high compression) to increase the number of pictures that can be stored. Using the Menus: Shooting Mode U DYNAMIC RANGE DYNAMIC RANGE Control contrast.

  • Page 103: P Finepix Color

    P FINEPIX COLOR FINEPIX COLOR Enhance contrast and color saturation or take pic- tures in sepia or black and white. Option Option Description Description Standard contrast and saturation. c F-STANDARD Recommended in most situations. Vivid contrast and color. Choose for vivid shots of fl owers or en- a F-CHROME hanced greens and blues in land- scapes.

  • Page 104: Face Detection

    b FACE DETECTION FACE DETECTION If ON is selected, the camera automatically de- tects human faces anywhere in the frame and sets focus and exposure for shots that emphasize por- trait subjects. Choose to prevent the camera from focusing on the background when taking group portraits in vertical or horizontal orientation.

  • Page 105: J Ae Bkt Ev Steps

    J AE BKT EV STEPS AE BKT EV STEPS Choose the size of the exposure bracketing incre- ment used when O (AE BKT) is selected in contin- uous shooting. Choose from increments of ± ± EV, and ±1 EV (for an explanation of the term “EV,”...
  • Page 106 ■ ■ Using an Optional Flash Unit Using an Optional Flash Unit Select ON for g EXTERNAL FLASH. SHOOTING MENU 1000fps NORMAL EXTERNAL FLASH Lower the built-in fl ash and mount the option- al fl ash unit on the camera hot shoe. Tighten the locking screw.

  • Page 107: E High-Speed Shooting

    Using the Menus: Shooting Mode E HIGH-SPEED SHOOTING HIGH-SPEED SHOOTING Selecting ON reduces focusing time, ensuring a quick shutter response.

  • Page 108: Using The Menus: Playback Mode

    Using the Menus: Playback Mode Using the Playback Menu Using the Playback Menu Press a to enter playback mode. Press MENU/OK to display the play- back menu. PLAYBACK MENU ERASE SLIDE SHOW RED EYE REMOVAL PROTECT CROP RESIZE EXIT Press the selector up or down to highlight the desired menu item.

  • Page 109: Playback Menu Options

    Playback Menu Options Playback Menu Options The following options are available: Option Option A ERASE Delete all or selected pictures (pg. 61). I SLIDE SHOW View pictures in a slide show (pg. 94). B RED EYE REMOVAL Create copies with reduced red eye (pg. 95). D PROTECT Protect pictures from accidental deletion (pg.

  • Page 110: I Slide Show

    I SLIDE SHOW SLIDE SHOW View pictures in an automated slide show. After choosing the background music and display format, press MENU/OK to start. Press DISP/BACK at any time during the show to view on-screen help. When a movie is displayed, movie playback will begin automatically, and the slide show will continue when the movie ends.

  • Page 111: B Red Eye Removal

    B RED EYE REMOVAL RED EYE REMOVAL If the current picture is marked with a tion, this option can be used to remove red-eye. Press MENU/OK. The camera will analyze the image; if red-eye is detected, the image will be processed to create a copy with reduced red-eye. a Notes •...

  • Page 112: D Protect

    D PROTECT PROTECT Protect pictures from accidental deletion. The fol- lowing options are available. ■ ■ FRAME FRAME Protect selected pictures. Press the selector left or right to dis- play the desired picture. PROTECT OK? CANCEL Picture not protected Press MENU/OK to protect the picture. If the picture is already protected, pressing MENU/OK will remove pro- tection from the image.

  • Page 113: G Crop

    G CROP CROP To create a cropped copy of a picture, play the picture back and select G CROP in the playback menu (pg. 92). Use the k and n buttons to zoom the image in and out and use the selector to scroll the picture until the desired portion is displayed (to exit to single-frame playback without creat- ing a cropped copy, press DISP/BACK).

  • Page 114: O Resize

    O RESIZE RESIZE To create a small copy of a picture, play the pic- ture back and select O RESIZE in the playback menu (pg. 92). Press the selector up or down to highlight the desired size. Press MENU/OK to select the high- lighted option.

  • Page 115: E Copy

    To rotate a picture, play the picture back and se- lect C IMAGE ROTATE in the playback menu. Press the selector down to rotate the picture 90 ° clockwise, up to rotate the picture 90 ° counterclockwise. Press MENU/OK to confi rm the opera- tion (to exit without rotating the pic- ture, press DISP/BACK).
  • Page 116 ■ ■ FRAME FRAME Copy selected frames. Press the selector left or right to dis- play the desired picture. Press MENU/OK to copy the picture. Repeat steps 1–2 to copy additional images. Press DISP/BACK to exit when the operation is complete. ■...

  • Page 117: F Voice Memo

    F VOICE MEMO VOICE MEMO To add a voice memo to a still picture, select F VOICE MEMO after displaying the picture in playback mode. a Note Voice memos can not be added to movies or protect- ed pictures. Remove protection from pictures before recording voice memos (pg.
  • Page 118 a Notes • If a voice memo already exists for the current picture, the options at right will be displayed. Select RE-REC to replace the existing memo. • Voice memos are recorded as PCM-format WAV fi les (pg. 128). Playing Voice Memos Pictures with voice memos are indicated by a q icon PLAYBACK MENU PLAYBACK MENU...

  • Page 119: J Disp Aspect

    Using the Menus: Playback Mode J DISP ASPECT DISP ASPECT Choose the aspect ratio used when photographs with at a 4 : 3 aspect ratio (pg. 85) are viewed on a High Defi nition device. • 16 : 9: The image fi lls the screen, with the top and bottom cropped out. •...

  • Page 120: The Setup Menu

    The Setup Menu Using the Setup Menu Using the Setup Menu Display the setup menu. 1.1 Press MENU/OK to display the menu for the current mode. 1.2 Press the selector left to high- light the tab for the current menu. 1.3 Press the selector down to highlight the setup menu tab (Z).

  • Page 121: Setup Menu Options

    Setup Menu Options Setup Menu Options Menu item Menu item F DATE/TIME Set the camera clock. N TIME DIFFERENCE Set the clock to local time (pg. 108). Choose a language. Select ON in situations in which camera sounds or lights may be un- o SILENT MODE welcome (pg.
  • Page 122 Menu item Menu item Choose whether image stabilization is performed at all times when the camera is in shooting mode (l CONTINUOUS), or only when the L IS MODE shutter button is pressed all the way down (m SHOOTING ONLY). Choose +D for digital image stabilization, OFF when using a tripod.
  • Page 123 Menu item Menu item Choose whether to save unprocessed copies of pictures taken using t SAVE ORG IMAGE red-eye removal, pro low-light, multi-motion capture, and motion re- mover. Choose ON to automatically rotate “tall” (portrait-orientation) pictures m AUTOROTATE PB AUTOROTATE PB during playback.

  • Page 124: N Time Difference

    N TIME DIFFERENCE TIME DIFFERENCE When traveling, use this option to switch the camera clock instantly from your home time zone to the local time at your destination. Specify the diff erence between local time and your home time zone. 1.1 Press the selector up or down to highlight g LOCAL.

  • Page 125: K Format

    K FORMAT FORMAT Format internal memory or a memory card. If a memory card is inserted in the camera, b will be displayed in the dia- log shown at right and this op- tion will format the memory card. If no memory card is inserted, a will be displayed and this op- tion will format internal memory.

  • Page 126: Bframe No

    B FRAME NO. FRAME NO. New pictures are stored in image fi les named using a four-digit fi le number as- signed by adding one to the last fi le number used. The fi le number is displayed dur- ing playback as shown at right. B FRAME NO. controls whether fi le numbering is reset to 0001 when a new memory card is inserted or the current memory card or internal memory is formatted.

  • Page 127: I Playback Volume

    I PLAYBACK VOLUME PLAYBACK VOLUME Press the selector up or down to choose volume for movie and voice memo playback and press MENU/OK to select. J LCD BRIGHTNESS LCD BRIGHTNESS Press the selector up or down to choose display brightness and press MENU/OK to select.

  • Page 128: Raw

    j RAW Choose whether to record raw, unprocessed im- age data directly from the image sensor. Select RAW+JPG to record both RAW and JPEG copies of all photographs taken, RAW to record only RAW data, or OFF to record pictures in JPEG for- mat only.

  • Page 129: P Discharge (Ni-Mh Batteries Only)

    P DISCHARGE (Ni-MH Batteries Only) DISCHARGE (Ni-MH Batteries Only) The capacity of rechargeable Ni-MH batteries may be tem- porarily reduced when new, after long periods of disuse, or if they are repeatedly recharged before being fully discharged. Capacity can be increased by repeatedly discharging the batteries using the P DISCHARGE option and recharging them in a battery charger (sold separately).

  • Page 130: Optional Accessories

    Optional Accessories The camera supports a wide range of accessories from FUJIFILM and other manufacturers. ■ Audio/Visual ■ Audio/Visual Standard TV (available from third-party suppliers) Audio/visual output HDTV (available from third-party suppliers) HDMI cable ■ Printing ■ Printing PictBridge-compatible printer...

  • Page 131: Accessories From Fujifilm

    Accessories from FUJIFILM Accessories from FUJIFILM The following optional accessories are available from FUJIFILM. For the latest information on the acces- sories available in your region, check with your local FUJIFILM representative or visit http://www.fujifilm. com/products/digital_cameras/index.html. AC power adapters AC-5VX (requires...

  • Page 132: Caring For The Camera

    Any remaining stains can be removed by wiping gently with a piece of FUJIFILM lens-cleaning pa- per to which a small amount of lens-cleaning fl uid has been applied. Care should be taken to avoid scratching the lens or monitor.

  • Page 133: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Power and Battery Problem Problem Possible cause Possible cause The batteries are exhausted. The batteries are not in the correct orientation. Re-insert the batteries in the correct orientation. The battery-chamber cover is not latched. The camera does The AC power adapter and DC coupler are not not turn on.
  • Page 134 Menus and Displays Problem Problem Menus and displays are not English is not selected for the L a in English. option in the setup menu. Shooting Problem Problem Memory is full. Memory is not formatted. No picture is taken There is dirt on the memory card contacts. when the shutter Taking The memory card is damaged.
  • Page 135 Problem Problem Face detection not Intelligent Face Detection is not available in available. the current shooting mode. The subject’s face is obscured by sunglasses, a hat, long hair, or other objects. The subject’s face occupies only a small area Intelligent of the frame.
  • Page 136 Problem Problem The lens is dirty. The lens is blocked. Pictures are blurred. frame is displayed in red. Problem Slow shutter speed selected and the subject is images Pictures are mottled. poorly lit. Noise appears in pictures. Slow shutter speed selected at high tempera- tures.
  • Page 137 Playback Problem Problem The camera monitor The camera is connected to a TV. remains blank. The pictures were taken with a diff erent make Pictures Pictures are grainy. or model of camera. Playback zoom The picture has been resized or cropped to unavailable.
  • Page 138 Connections Problem Problem The camera is not properly connected. An A/V cable was connected during movie playback. No picture or sound. Input on the television is set to “TV”. The camera is not set to the correct video stan- dard. The volume on the television is too low.
  • Page 139 Insert fresh or fully-charged spare batteries. Remove and reinsert the batteries or disconnect and reconnect the AC power adapter/DC coupler. If the problem persists, contact your FUJIFILM dealer. Turn silent mode off . The AC power adapter can be used with voltages of 100–240 V.

  • Page 140: Warning Messages And Displays

    • Use macro mode to focus when taking close-ups. If the subject is dark, use the fl ash. Turn the camera off and then on again, taking care not to touch the lens. If the message persists, contact a FUJIFILM dealer. COPY is se- Insert a memory card.
  • Page 141 Delete pictures or insert a memory card with more free space. Re-insert the memory card or turn the camera off and then on again. If the message persists, contact a FUJIFILM dealer. Delete pictures or insert a memory card with more free space.
  • Page 142 Clean the contacts with a soft, dry cloth. If the message is repeated, format the memory card (pg. 109). If the mes- sage persists, replace the memory card. Contact a FUJIFILM dealer. The maximum number of images on which searches can be performed is 30,000.
  • Page 143 Warning Warning CAN NOT SET DPOF The picture can not be printed using DPOF. CAN NOT SET DPOF Movies can not be printed using DPOF. CAN NOT ROTATE The picture can not be rotated. CAN NOT ROTATE Movies can not be rotated. CANNOT EXECUTE Red-eye removal can not be applied to the se- CANNOT EXECUTE...

  • Page 144: Glossary

    Glossary DPOF (Digital Print Order Format): A standard that allows pictures to be printed from “print orders” stored in internal memory or on a memory card. The information in the order includes the pictures to be printed and the number of copies of each picture. EV (Exposure Value): The exposure value is determined by the sensitivity of the image sensor and the amount of light that enters the camera while the image sensor is exposed.

  • Page 145: Internal Memory/Memory Card Capacity

    Internal Memory/Memory Card Capacity The following table shows the recording time or number of pictures available at diff erent image sizes. All fi gures are approximate; fi le size varies with the scene recorded, producing wide variations in the number of fi les that can be stored. The number of exposures or length remaining may not diminish at an even rate.

  • Page 146: Specifi Cations

    Specifi cations System Model FinePix Digital Camera HS10 Eff ective pixels 10 million Image sensor -in. BSI (backside illumination) CMOS primary color fi lter Storage media • Internal memory (approx. 46 MB) File system Compliant with Design Rule for Camera File System (DCF), Exif 2.2, and Digital Print Order Format...
  • Page 147 System Scene modes (NATURAL & (NIGHT), (TEXT) Picture stabilization Optical stabilization (image sensor shift) Intelligent Face Detection Available Shutter speed (combined me- • s– 1,000 chanical and electronic shutter) • P, S, A: 4 s– Continuous • J: max. 7 frames (max. 5 frames when RAW+JPG is selected for j RAW; max. 6 frames when RAW is selected); frame rate can be selected from 10, 7, 5, and 3 fps •...
  • Page 148 System • Normal movie: i (1,920 × 1,080) / h (1,280 × 720) / f (640 × 480) / g (320 × 240); stereo sound; Movies frame rate 30 fps • High speed movie: 1000 fps (224 × 64) / 480 fps (224 × 168) / 240 fps (442 × 332) / 120 fps (640 × 480) / 60 fps (960 ×...
  • Page 149 Power supply/other Power supply • AA alkaline batteries (×4) • AA lithium batteries (×4; available from third-party suppliers) • AA rechargeable nickel-metal hydride (Ni-MH) batteries (×4; available from third-party suppliers) • AC-5VX AC power adapter and CP-04 DC coupler (sold separately) Battery life (approximate number of frames that can Alkaline (type supplied with camera)
  • Page 150 European countries and China. Notices • Specifi cations subject to change without notice. FUJIFILM shall not be held liable for damages resulting from errors in this manual. • Although the monitor is manufactured using advanced high-precision technology, small bright points and anomalous colors may appear, particularly in the vicinity of text.
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