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FujiFilm FinePix S1500 Owner's Manual

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Before You Begin
First Steps
Owner's Manual
Basic Photography and Playback
Thank you for your purchase of this
More on Photography
product.
This manual describes
how to use your FUJIFILM FinePix
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S1500 digital camera and the sup-
plied software. Be sure that you
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have read and understood its con-
tents before using the camera.
Connections
Menus
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Technical Notes
Troubleshooting
Appendix

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  • Page 1 Basic Photography and Playback Thank you for your purchase of this More on Photography product. This manual describes how to use your FUJIFILM FinePix More on Playback S1500 digital camera and the sup- plied software. Be sure that you Movies have read and understood its con- tents before using the camera.

  • Page 2: For Your Safety

    For Your Safety • Read Instructions: All the safety and op- Alternate Warnings: This video prod- erating instructions should be read uct is equipped with a three-wire before the appliance is operated. grounding-type plug, a plug having • Retain Instructions: The safety and a third (grounding) pin.

  • Page 3: Safety Notes

    , remove the batteries, and discon- nect and unplug the AC power adapter. Continued use of the camera can cause a fi re or electric shock. Contact your FUJIFILM dealer. For Your Safety...
  • Page 4 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 • If liquid crystal comes in contact with AC Adapters (Available Separately) your skin, clean the area with a cloth Use only FUJIFILM AC adapters desig- and then wash thoroughly with nated for use with this camera. Other soap and running water.

  • Page 6: Notices

    Notes on the Grant To comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules, this product must be used with a FUJIFILM-specifi ed ferrite-core A/V cable, USB cable, and DC supply cord. NOTICES For Customers in Canada For Customers in Canada CAUTION: This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
  • Page 7 Disposal of Electrical and Electronic Equipment in Private Households Disposal of Electrical and Electronic Equipment in Private Households Disposal of Used Electrical and Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein) This symbol on the product, or in the manual and in the warranty, and/or on its packaging indicates that this prod- uct shall not be treated as household waste.

  • Page 8: About This Manual

    About This Manual Before using the camera, read this manual and the warnings on pages ii–vii. For information on specifi c topics, consult the sources below. ✔ ✔ Camera Q & A Camera Q & A ..pg. ix Know what you want to do but don’t know the name for it? Find the answer in “Camera Q &...

  • Page 9: Camera Q & A

    Camera Q & A Find items by task. Camera Setup Camera Setup Question Question 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? Can I change the sound the shutter makes?

  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    Taking Pictures Taking Pictures 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 the camera automatically adjust settings for diff erent scenes? Can I choose my own settings for diff erent scenes? How do I shoot close-ups? How do I keep the fl ash from fi ring?
  • Page 11 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 view all pictures taken on the same day? Can I protect my pictures from accidental deletion? Can I hide the icons in the display when viewing my pictures?
  • Page 12 Table of Contents For Your Safety ... ii IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ... ii Safety Notes ... iii NOTICES ... vi About This Manual ...viii Camera Q & A ... ix Before You Begin n Before You Begi Introduction ... 1 Symbols and Conventions ...
  • Page 13 More on Playback More on Playback Playback Options ...43 Playback Zoom ...44 Viewing Photo Information...45 Multi-Frame Playback ...46 Sort by Date ...46 A Deleting Pictures ...47 Movies Movies F Recording Movies ...49 a Viewing Movies ...51 Connections Connections Viewing Pictures on TV ...52 Printing Pictures via USB ...53 Connecting the Camera ...53 Printing Selected Pictures ...53...
  • Page 14 Accessories from FUJIFILM ...96 Caring for the Camera ...97 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ...98 Warning Messages and Displays ... 104 Appendix Appendix Glossary ... 108 Internal Memory/Memory Card Capacity ... 109 Specifi cations ...110 FUJIFILM Digital Camera Worldwide Network ...114 Table of Contents...

  • Page 15: Introduction

    Introduction Symbols and Conventions Symbols and Conventions The following symbols are used in this manual: 3 Caution: This information should be read before use to ensure correct operation. 1 Note: Points to note when using the camera. 2 Tip: Additional information that may be helpful when using the camera. Menus and other text in the camera monitor are shown in bold.

  • Page 16: 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. Strap eyelet ... 7 Zoom control ...16, 44 Shutter button ...19 g (Intelligent Face Detection/ red-eye removal) button ...21 f (dual IS) button ...17 G switch ...13 Indicator lamp ...19...
  • Page 17 Electronic viewfi nder ... 5 Selector button (see below) Monitor ... 4 DISP (display)/BACK button ...17, 43 d (exposure compensation/ photo info) button ... 41, 45 Tripod mount Battery-chamber cover ... 8 Battery-chamber latch ... 8 The Selector Button Move cursor up c (instant zoom) button (pg.

  • Page 18: Camera Displays

    Camera Displays Camera Displays The following indicators may appear during shooting and playback. The indicators displayed vary with camera settings. ■ ■ Shooting Shooting ISO AUTO ( 800 ) ISO AUTO ( 800 ) 12/31/2050 12/31/2050 10 : 00 AM F3.5 * a: indicates that no memory card is inserted and that pictures will...

  • Page 19: Evf/Lcd Button

    Introduction The Electronic Viewfi nder (EVF) The electronic viewfi nder provides the same information as the monitor, and can be used when bright light- ing conditions make the display in the monitor diffi cult to see. To switch between the monitor and electronic viewfi nder, press the EVF/LCD button (your selection remains in eff ect when the camera is turned off or the mode dial is rotated to another setting).

  • Page 20: 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. 15). M (SCENE RECOGNITION): A “point- and-shoot”...

  • Page 21: The Strap And Lens Cap

    The Strap and Lens Cap Attaching the Strap Attaching the Strap Attach the strap to the two strap eyelets as shown below. 3 Caution To avoid dropping the camera, be sure the strap is cor- rectly secured. The Lens Cap The Lens Cap Attach the lens cap as shown.

  • Page 22: 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 23 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. 2 Tip: Using an AC Adapter The camera can be powered by an optional AC adapter and DC coupler (sold separately).

  • Page 24: Inserting A Memory Card

    SanDisk SD and SDHC memory cards have been approved for use in the camera. A complete list of ap- proved memory cards is available at http://www.fujifilm.com/products/digital_cameras/index.html. Op- eration is not guaranteed with other cards. The camera can not be used with MultiMediaCard (MMC) or xD-Picture Cards.
  • Page 25 ■ ■ Inserting a Memory Card Inserting a Memory Card Open the battery-chamber cover. 1 Note Be sure the camera is off before opening the battery- chamber cover. Insert the memory card. Holding the memory card in the orientation shown below, slide it all the way in. Be sure card is in correct orienta- tion;...
  • Page 26 3 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 27: Turning The Camera On And Off

    Turning the Camera on and Off Shooting Mode Shooting Mode Slide the G switch in the direction shown below. The lens will extend automatically. Slide the G switch to turn the camera off . 2 Tip: Switching to Playback Mode Press the a button to start playback.

  • Page 28: Basic Setup

    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 88). Choose a language. START MENU 1.1 Press the selector up, down, left, or right to highlight a lan- guage.

  • Page 29: Taking Pictures In B (Auto) Mode

    Taking Pictures in B (Auto) Mode This section describes how to take pictures in B (auto) mode. Turn the camera on. Slide the G switch to turn the camera Select B mode. Rotate the mode dial to B. 1 Note A battery warning may not be displayed before the camera turns off , particularly if batteries are reused after having once been exhausted.
  • Page 30 Frame the picture. Position the main subject in the focus frame and use the zoom control to frame the pic- ture in the display. Select W to zoom out Zoom indicator By default setting, the cam- era uses optical zoom only. If desired, digital zoom (pg.

  • Page 31: Dual Is Mode

    Framing Guideline and Post-Shot Assist Window To choose the shooting information and guides dis- played, press the DISP/BACK button. Indicators displayed Indicators hidden ISO AUTO ( 800 ) ISO AUTO ( 800 ) 12/31/2050 12/31/2050 10 : 00 AM 10 : 00 AM Post-shot assist window Best framing •...
  • Page 32 h Silent Mode In situations in which camera sounds or lights may be unwelcome, hold the DISP/BACK button down until h is displayed (note that silent mode is not available during movie or voice memo playback). The camera speaker and AF-assist illuminator/self- timer lamp turn off and volume (pg.
  • Page 33 Shoot. Smoothly press the shutter button the rest of the way down to take the picture. 2 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 34: 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 for about a second. The most recent picture will be displayed in the monitor. 12/31/2050 12/31/2050 10 : 00 AM 10 : 00 AM...

  • Page 35: Intelligent Face Detection And Red-Eye Removal

    Intelligent Face Detection and Red-Eye Removal Intelligent Face Detection allows the camera to automatically detect human faces and set focus and exposure for a face anywhere in the frame for shots that emphasize portrait subjects. Choose for group portraits (in horizontal or vertical orientations) to prevent the camera from focusing on the back- ground.
  • Page 36 Focus. Press the shutter button halfway to set focus and exposure for the subject in the green border. 3 Caution If no face is detected when the shutter button is pressed halfway (pg. 100), the camera will focus on the subject at the center of the display and red-eye will not be removed.

  • Page 37: 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 fo- cus and exposure. Focus and exposure will remain locked while the shutter button is pressed halfway (AF/AE lock). Press F3.5 F3.5...

  • Page 38: 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. 23) to focus on another subject at the same distance and then recompose the photograph.

  • Page 39: Macro Mode (Close-Ups)

    F Macro and Super Macro Modes (Close-ups) For close-ups, press the selector left (F) to choose from the macro options shown below. When macro mode is in eff ect, the camera focuses on subjects near the center of the frame. Use the zoom control to compose pictures.

  • Page 40: Flash Mode

    N Using the Flash Use the fl ash when lighting is poor, for example when shooting at night or indoors under low light. Raise the fl ash. Press the fl ash pop-up button to raise the fl ash. Turning the Flash Off Lower the fl ash where fl ash photography is prohibited or to capture natural lighting under dim light.
  • Page 41 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 of a tripod is recommended. Shoot.

  • Page 42: Continuous Shooting Mode

    I Continuous Shooting (Burst Mode) Capture motion in a series of pictures. Choose a continuous shooting mode. Press the selector down (I). The continuous shooting mode changes each time the selector is pressed. Mode Mode The camera takes up to 15 pictures while the shutter button is pressed. Quality and sensitivity are (TOP 15 I) automatically adjusted for the highest possible burst rate.
  • Page 43 Focus. Press the shutter button halfway to focus. Shoot. Pictures will be taken while the shutter button is pressed. Shooting ends when the shutter button is released, memory is full, or the selected number of shots has been taken. 1 Notes •...

  • Page 44: Instant Zoom

    c Instant Zoom Instant zoom off ers a quick way to compose pictures. ■ ■ Optical Zoom Optical Zoom Position the subject in the focus frame. Use the zoom control to frame the subject in the center of the display. Choose a frame.
  • Page 45 ■ ■ Digital Zoom Digital Zoom Enable digital zoom. Select ON for the D DIGITAL ZOOM op- tion in the setup menu (pg. 91). Choose a subject. Frame the subject in the center of the dis- play. Zoom to the digital zoom position. Press the selector up (c).

  • Page 46: 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: B AUTO AUTO Choose for crisp, clear snapshots (pg. 15). This mode is recommended in most situations.

  • Page 47: Scene Descriptions

    Press the selector up or down to highlight A SCENE POSITION. Press the selector right to display a list of scenes. Press the selector up or down to highlight a scene (pg. 33). Press MENU/OK to select the high- lighted option. Until the setting is changed as described above, the chosen scene will be selected whenever the mode dial is rotated to SP.

  • Page 48: N Panorama Mode

    Scene Scene Choose this mode to record the vivid colors Q SUNSET in sunrises and sunsets. Choose for crisp, clear shots that capture the R SNOW brightness of scenes dominated by shining white snow. Choose for crisp, clear shots that capture the S BEACH brightness of sunlit beaches.
  • Page 49 Press MENU/OK. An edge of the pic- ture you have just taken will be dis- played at one side of the frame. 2 3 3 SELECT FRAME Frame the next shot to overlap with the previ- ous picture. Take the second shot as described in steps 3–4 (to create a panorama from only two frames, press the selector up after the second shot).

  • Page 50: P, S, A, And M Modes

    P P , , S S , , A A , and , and M M Modes Modes P, S, A, and M modes provide full access to the shooting and F-mode menus. S, A, and M modes also off er control over shutter speed and/ or aperture.
  • Page 51 P: PROGRAM AE P: PROGRAM AE In this mode, the camera sets exposure automati- cally. 3 Caution If the subject is outside the me- tering range of the camera, the shutter speed and aperture dis- plays will show “---”. Press the shutter button halfway to mea- sure exposure again.
  • Page 52 Take pictures. If the correct exposure can not be achieved at the selected shutter speed, ap- erture will be displayed in red when the shut- ter button is pressed halfway. Adjust shut- ter speed until the correct exposure can be achieved.
  • Page 53 Take pictures. If the correct exposure can not be achieved at the selected aperture, shutter speed will be displayed in red when the shut- ter button is pressed halfway. Adjust aperture until the correct exposure can be achieved. 3 Caution If the subject is outside the metering range of the cam- era, the shutter speed and aperture displays will show “---”.

  • Page 54: C: Custom Mode

    The Exposure Indicator The amount the picture will be under- or over-ex- posed at current settings is shown by the exposure indicator. Pictures taken with the indicator to the left of center (“–“) will be underexposed, pictures taken with the indicator is to the right of center (“+”), over- exposed.

  • Page 55: Exposure Compensation

    d Exposure Compensation Use exposure compensation when photographing very bright, very dark, or high-contrast subjects. Press the d button. The exposure indicator will be displayed. Choose a value. Press the selector left or right. The eff ect is visible in the display. Choose negative values Choose positive values to to reduce exposure...
  • Page 56 d Exposure Compensation Choosing an Exposure Compensation Value • Backlit subjects: choose values from + EV to +1 EV (for an explanation of the term “EV”, see the Glossary on page 108) • Highly refl ective subjects or very bright scenes (e.g., snowfi elds): +1 EV •...

  • Page 57: Choosing A Display Format

    Playback Options To view the most recent picture in the monitor, press the a button for about a second. 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.

  • Page 58: Playback Zoom

    Playback Zoom Playback Zoom Select T to zoom in on pictures displayed in sin- gle-frame playback; select W 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 59: Single-Frame Playback

    Viewing Photo Information Viewing Photo Information To view or hide the photo information listed below in single-frame playback, press 100-0001 ISO 400 1/250 F3.5 : STD : OFF 12/31/2050 10 : 00 AM q Image quality, w Sensitivity, e Shutter speed/aper- ture, r FinePix color, t Flash mode, y White balance, u Exposure compensation, i Frame number, o Picture (overexposed areas blink on and off ), !0 Histogram...

  • Page 60: Multi-Frame Playback

    Multi-Frame Playback Multi-Frame Playback To change the number of images dis- played, select W when a picture is shown full-frame in the monitor. 12/31/2050 12/31/2050 10 : 00 AM 10 : 00 AM Select W to increase the number of pictures displayed to two, nine, or a hundred.

  • Page 61: 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 62 ■ ■ 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; be careful not delete the wrong picture).

  • Page 63: F Recording Movies

    F Recording Movies Shoot short movies at 30 frames per second. Sound is recorded via the built-in microphone; do not cover the microphone during recording. Rotate the mode dial to F (movie mode). Time available STANDBY STANDBY is displayed in monitor Press the F button and select a frame size from...
  • Page 64 Camera Shake The eff ects of camera shake can be reduced by press- ing the f button to turn image stabilization on. Regardless of the option selected for L DUAL IS in the setup menu, continuous stabilization is used in movie mode.

  • Page 65: Viewing Movies

    a Viewing Movies During playback (pg. 43), 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.

  • Page 66: 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. Insert into A/V cable connector Press a for about a second to turn the camera on.

  • Page 67: 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 68: Printing The Dpof Print Order

    2 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 69 Press MENU/OK to start printing. During Printing The message shown at right is displayed during printing. Press DISP/BACK to cancel be- fore all pictures are printed (depending on the printer, printing may end before the current picture has printed). If printing is interrupted, press a to turn the camera off and then on again.

  • Page 70: Creating A Dpof Print Order

    Creating a DPOF Print Order Creating a DPOF Print Order The K PRINT ORDER (DPOF) option in the playback F-MODE menu can be used to create a digital “print order” for PictBridge-compatible printers (pg. 54) or devices that support DPOF. DPOF DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is stan- dard that allows pictures to be printed from...
  • Page 71 The total number of prints is dis- played in the monitor. Press MENU/ OK to exit. The pictures in the current print order are indicated by a u icon during playback. Printing Pictures via USB ■ RESET ALL ■ RESET ALL To cancel the current print order, select RESET ALL in the K PRINT ORDER...

  • Page 72: Viewing Pictures On A Computer

    Viewing Pictures on a Computer The supplied FinePixViewer software can be used to copy pictures to a computer, where they can be stored, viewed, organized, and printed. Before proceeding, install FinePixViewer as described below. connect the camera to the computer until installation is complete. Installing FinePixViewer Installing FinePixViewer FinePixViewer is available in Windows and Macintosh versions.
  • Page 73 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 Vista If an AutoPlay dialog is displayed, click SETUP.exe. A “User Account Control” dialog will then be displayed; click Allow.
  • Page 74 Installing FinePixViewer: Macintosh Installing FinePixViewer: Macintosh Confi rm that the computer meets the following system requirements: PowerPC or Intel Pre-installed versions of Mac OS X version 10.3.9–10.4 (for the latest information, visit http://www.fujifilm. OS OS com/) 256 MB or more...
  • Page 75 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 76: 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. 3 Caution Loss of power during transfer could result in loss of data or damage to internal memory or the memory card.
  • Page 77 USB cable. Updating FinePixViewer The latest version of FinePixViewer can be download- ed from http://www.fujifilm.com/. Uninstalling FinePixViewer Only uninstall FinePixViewer before reinstalling the software or when it is no longer required. After quit- ting FinePixViewer and disconnecting the camera, drag the “FinePixViewer”...

  • Page 78: Using The Menus: Shooting Mode

    Using the Menus: Shooting Mode The F-mode and shooting menus contain settings for a wide range of shooting conditions. Using the F F -Mode Menu Using the -Mode Menu Press the F button to display the F-MODE menu. MODE MENU QUALITY COLOR Press the selector up or down to...

  • Page 79: F-Mode Menu Options

    F -Mode Menu Options -Mode Menu Options Menu item Menu item Adjust ISO sensitivity. Choose higher values N ISO when the subject is poorly lit. O QUALITY QUALITY Choose image size and quality (pg. 66). Shoot pictures in standard or saturated color G COLOR COLOR or in black-and-white (pg.

  • Page 80: O Quality

    O QUALITY QUALITY Choose the size and quality at which still pictures are recorded. Large pictures can be printed at large sizes with no drop in quality; small pictures require less memory, allowing more pictures to be recorded. Option Option BF (3,648 ×...

  • Page 81: P G Color

    G COLOR COLOR Enhance contrast and color saturation or take pictures in black and white. Option Option F-STANDARD Standard contrast and saturation. Recommended in most situations. Vivid contrast and color. Choose for vivid shots of fl owers or enhanced greens and blues in a F-CHROME landscapes.

  • Page 82: Using The Shooting Menu

    Using the Shooting Menu Using the Shooting Menu Press MENU/OK to display the shoot- ing menu. SHOOTING MENU SELF-TIMER PHOTOMETRY WHITE BALANCE HIGH-SPEED SHOOTING FOCUSING AF MODE 1 Note The options displayed in the shooting menu vary depending on the shooting mode. Press the selector up or down to highlight the desired menu item.

  • Page 83: Shooting Menu Options

    Shooting Menu Options Shooting Menu Options Menu item Menu item A SCENE POSITION SCENE POSITION Choose a scene for SP mode (pg. 32). B SELF-TIMER SELF-TIMER Take pictures with the self-timer (pg. 70). C PHOTOMETRY PHOTOMETRY Choose how the camera meters exposure (pg. 71). D WHITE BALANCE WHITE BALANCE Adjust color for diff erent light sources (pg.

  • Page 84: B Self-Timer

    B SELF-TIMER SELF-TIMER Choose the duration for the self-timer. The self- timer is available in all shooting modes. • 10 SEC: Choose for self-portraits or for group por- traits that include the photographer. • 2 SEC: Choose to avoid blur caused by the cam- era moving when the shutter button is pressed.

  • Page 85: C Photometry

    Intelligent Face Detection Because it ensures that the faces of portrait subjects will be in focus, Intelligent Face Detection (pg. 22) is recommended when using the self-timer for group portraits or self-portraits. To use the self-timer with Intelligent Face Detection, select 10 SEC or 2 SEC in the self-timer menu and then press the shutter but- ton all the way down to start the timer.

  • Page 86: D White Balance

    D WHITE BALANCE WHITE BALANCE For natural colors, choose a setting that matches the light source (for an explanation of “white bal- ance,” see the Glossary on page 108). Option Option Description Description AUTO White balance adjusted automatically. Measure a value for white balance. For subjects in direct sunlight.

  • Page 87: E High-Speed Shooting

    E HIGH-SPEED SHOOTING HIGH-SPEED SHOOTING Selecting ON reduces focusing time, ensuring a quick shutter response. 1 Notes • Choosing ON increases the drain on the battery. Choose OFF to save battery power. • The E EVF/LCD MODE option in the setup menu is automatically set to 60 fps when high-speed shoot- ing is on (pg.

  • Page 88: G Af Mode

    G AF MODE AF MODE This option controls how the camera selects the focus area when Intelligent Face Detection is off (pg. 22). Regardless of the option selected, the camera will focus on the subject in the center of the monitor when macro mode is on (pg. 25). •...

  • Page 89: H Sharpness

    H SHARPNESS SHARPNESS Choose whether to sharpen or soften outlines. • HARD: Use for sharp outlines when photographing such subjects as buildings and text. • STANDARD: Standard sharpness. Best choice in most situations. • SOFT: Use for soft outlines in portraits and similar subjects.

  • Page 90: Using The Menus: Playback Mode

    Using the Menus: Playback Mode The F-MODE and playback menus are used to manage the pictures in internal memory or on the memory card. Using the F F -Mode Menu Using the -Mode Menu Press the a button for about a sec- ond to enter playback mode (pg.

  • Page 91: F-Mode Menu Options

    F -Mode Menu Options -Mode Menu Options Option Option View pictures in a slide show (pg. 77). I SLIDE SHOW SLIDE SHOW PRINT ORDER (DPOF) Select pictures for printing on DPOF- and PictBridge-compatible devices (pg. 54). K PRINT ORDER (DPOF) I SLIDE SHOW SLIDE SHOW View pictures in an automated slide show.

  • Page 92: Using The Playback Menu

    Using the Playback Menu Using the Playback Menu Press a to enter playback mode (pg. 43). Press MENU/OK to display the play- back menu. PLAYBACK MENU ERASE RED EYE REMOVAL IMAGE ROTATE PROTECT COPY VOICE MEMO Press the selector up or down to highlight the desired menu item.

  • Page 93: Playback Menu Options

    Playback Menu Options Playback Menu Options The following options are available: Option Option Description Description Delete all or selected pictures (pg. 47). A ERASE ERASE Create copies with reduced red eye (pg. B RED-EYE REMOVAL RED-EYE REMOVAL 79). Rotate pictures (pg. 80). C IMAGE ROTATE IMAGE ROTATE Protect pictures from accidental dele-...

  • Page 94: C Image Rotate

    C IMAGE ROTATE IMAGE ROTATE By default, pictures taken in tall orientation are displayed in wide orientation. Use this option to display pictures in the correct orientation in the monitor. It has no eff ect on pictures displayed on a computer or other device. 1 Notes •...

  • Page 95: D Protect

    D PROTECT PROTECT Protect pictures from accidental deletion. The following options are available. ■ ■ FRAME FRAME Protect selected pictures. Press the selector left or right to dis- play the desired picture. PROTECT OK? UNPROTECT OK? CANCEL Picture not protected Protected picture Press MENU/OK to protect the picture.

  • Page 96: E Copy

    E COPY COPY Copy pictures between internal memory and a memory card. Press the selector up or down to highlight a INTERNAL MEMORY y b CARD (copy pictures from internal memory to the memory card) or b CARD y a INTERNAL MEMORY (copy pictures from a memory card to internal mem- ory).
  • Page 97 ■ ■ 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 98: 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. 1 Note Voice memos can not be added to movies or protect- ed pictures. Remove protection from pictures before recording voice memos (pg.
  • Page 99 Playing Voice Memos Pictures with voice memos are indicated by a q icon during playback. To play the voice memo, press the selector down. To pause, press the selector down again; to end playback, press the selector up. Press the selector left to rewind, right to fast forward.

  • Page 100: G Trimming

    G TRIMMING TRIMMING To create a cropped copy of a picture, play the picture back and select G TRIMMING in the playback menu (pg. 78). Use the zoom control to zoom in and out and use the selector to scroll the picture until the desired portion is displayed (to exit to single- frame playback without creating a cropped copy, press DISP/BACK).

  • Page 101: 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 up or down to highlight M SET-UP. 1.3 Press the selector right to dis- play the setup menu.

  • Page 102: Setup Menu Options

    Setup Menu Options Setup Menu Options Menu item Menu item Choose how long pictures are displayed after shooting A IMAGE DISP. IMAGE DISP. (pg. 89). B FRAME NO. FRAME NO. Choose how fi les are named (pg. 90). L DUAL IS MODE Choose when image stabilization is performed (pg.

  • Page 103: Aimage Disp

    Menu item Menu item Q VIDEO SYSTEM VIDEO SYSTEM Choose a video mode for connection to a TV (pg. 52). Reset all settings except DATE/TIME, TIME DIFFERENCE, BACK- GROUND COLOR, BATTERY TYPE R RESET RESET values. A confi rmation dialog will be displayed, press the selector left or right to highlight OK and press MENU/OK.

  • Page 104: 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 during playback as shown at right. 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 105: D Digital Zoom

    D DIGITAL ZOOM DIGITAL ZOOM If ON is selected, selecting T at the maximum optical zoom position will trigger digital zoom, further magnifying the image. To cancel digital zoom, zoom out to the minimum digital zoom position and select W. Zoom indicator, DIGITAL ZOOM off DIGITAL ZOOM on...

  • Page 106: K Format

    K FORMAT FORMAT Format internal memory or a memory card. If a memory card is inserted in the cam- era, b will be displayed in the dialog shown at right and this option will format the memory card. If no memory card is inserted, a will be displayed and this option will format internal memory.

  • Page 107: N Time Difference

    N TIME DIFFERENCE TIME DIFFERENCE When travelling, 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 108: P Discharge (Ni-Mh Batteries Only)

    P DISCHARGE DISCHARGE (Ni-MH Batteries Only) (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 re- charged 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 sepa- rately).

  • Page 109: Optional Accessories

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

  • Page 110: Accessories From Fujifilm

    Optional Accessories 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 adapter AC-5VX (requires DC Coupler CP-04): Use for extended playback or when copying pictures to a computer (shape of adapter and plug vary with region of sale).

  • Page 111: 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 112: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Power and Battery Problem Problem The batteries are exhausted. The batteries are not in the correct orienta- tion. The battery-chamber cover is not latched. Latch the battery-chamber cover. The camera does The AC adapter and DC coupler are not con- not turn on.
  • Page 113 Menus and Displays Problem Problem English is not selected for the L a Menus and displays are not in English. option in the setup menu. Shooting Problem Problem Memory is full. No picture is Memory is not formatted. taken when There is dirt on the memory card contacts.
  • Page 114 Problem Problem Face detection Intelligent Face Detection is not available in not 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 No face is of the frame.
  • Page 115 Problem Problem The lens is dirty. The lens is blocked. Pictures are s is displayed during shooting and the fo- blurred. cus frame is displayed in red. k is displayed during shooting. The ambient temperature is high and the sub- Problem ject is poorly lit.
  • Page 116 Playback Problem Problem Pictures are The pictures were taken with a diff erent make or grainy. model of camera. Pictures Playback zoom The pictures were taken at an image size of J unavailable. or with a diff erent make or model of camera. The camera is in silent mode.
  • Page 117 AC adapter/DC cou- pler. Insert fresh or fully-charged spare batteries. Remove and reinsert the batteries or dis- connect and reconnect the AC adapter/DC coupler. If the problem persists, contact your FUJIFILM dealer. Troubleshooting Solution Solution Page Page —...

  • Page 118: Warning Messages And Displays

    Clean the contacts with a soft, dry cloth. If the mes- sage is repeated, format the memory card (pg. 92). If the message persists, replace the memory card. Contact a FUJIFILM dealer (pg. 114). Unlock the memory card (pg. 10). Use the camera to format the memory card (pg. 92).
  • Page 119 (pg. 92). If the message persists, replace the memory card. Use a compatible memory card. Contact a FUJIFILM dealer (pg. 114). 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.
  • Page 120 Remove protection before deleting, rotating, or adding voice memos to pictures. The voice memo can not be played back. Contact a FUJIFILM dealer (pg. 114). Select a diff erent source. These pictures can not be cropped. Copy the pictures to internal memory and create a new print order.
  • Page 121 Warning Warning PRESS AND HOLD An attempt was made to adjust the volume THE DISP BUTTON TO with the camera in silent mode. DEACTIVATE SILENT MODE A connection error occurred while pictures COMMUNICATION ERROR were being printed or copied to a computer or other device.

  • Page 122: Glossary

    Glossary Digital zoom: Unlike optical zoom, digital zoom does not increase the amount of visible detail. Instead, details vis- ible using optical zoom are simply enlarged, producing a slightly “grainy” image. 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.

  • Page 123: 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 quali- ties. 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 124: Specifi Cations

    Specifi cations System Model Digital Camera FinePix S1500 Eff ective pixels 10 million -in., square-pixel Bayer CCD with primary color fi lter Storage media • Internal memory (approx. 23 MB) File system Compliant with Design Rule for Camera File System (DCF), Exif 2.2, and Digital Print Order Format...
  • Page 125 System L (PORTRAIT), M (LANDSCAPE), N (SPORT), O (NIGHT), H (NIGHT (TRIPOD)), D (NATU- Scene modes RAL LIGHT), P (FIREWORKS), Q (SUNSET), R (SNOW), S (BEACH), T (MUSEUM), U (PARTY), V (FLOWER), W (TEXT) Scene recognition Available (camera automatically selects b, c, d, e, f, or g) Picture stabilization Optical stabilization, CCD shift Intelligent Face Detection Available...
  • Page 126 System Electronic viewfi nder (EVF) 0.2-in., 200k-dot color LCD monitor Frame coverage Approx. 94% (shooting), 100% (playback) Monitor 2.7-in., 230k-dot low-temperature polysilicon high-transmission (WV fi lm) TFT color LCD monitor Frame coverage Approx. 97% (shooting), 100% (playback) Movies Camera can record movies with monaural sound and a frame size of VGA (a; 640 × 480) or QVGA (b;...
  • Page 127 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 (particularly in the vicinity of text) may appear.

  • Page 128: Fujifilm Digital Camera Worldwide Network

    Technical support & repairs TEL +598-2-9002004 fotocam@adinet.com.uy Technical support & repairs TEL (05982) 419 4542 kiel@fujifilm.com.uy Technical support & repairs TEL 0212-2022300 hellmund@hellmund.com Technical support & repairs TEL 0043 1 6162606/51 or 52 kamera.service@fujifilm.at Technical support & repairs TEL 3210242090 info@fuji.be Technical support TEL 38512319060 dsaravanja@fujifilm.hr...
  • Page 129 Technical support & repairs Tel 0180 / 589 89 80 0,14 EUR pro Minute aus dem deutschen Festnetz, abweichende Preise aus Mobilfunknetzen möglich,Stand bei Drucklegung. Technical support & repairs TEL 0030 210 9404100 fujifilm@fujifilm.gr Technical support TEL 3612389410 fujifilm@fujifilm.hu Repair service TEL 3613633777 Technical support &...
  • Page 130 Phocidis SARL Technical support TEL 46 8 506 141 70 kamera@fujifilm.se Repair service TEL 46 8 506 141 00 kameraverkstaden@fujifilm.se Technical support & repairs TEL +41 44 855 5154 RepairCenter@fujifilm.ch Technical support TEL +31(0)102812500 helpdesk@fujifilm-digital.nl Repair service TEL +31(0)102812520 camerareparaties@fujifilm-digital.nl Technical support TEL +90 212 696 5090 csarp@fujifilm.com.tr...
  • Page 131 Repair service TEL 603-55698388 camera@fujifilm.com.my Technical support TEL 632-7436601~06 info@yklcolor.com digital@yklcolor.com Repair service TEL 632-7436601~06 techop_services@yklcolor.com Technical support & repairs TEL 65-6380 5557 service@fujifilm.com.sg Technical support TEL +82-2-3282-7363 photo@fujifilm.co.kr Repair service TEL +82-2-701-1472 1bowl@hanmail.net TEL +82-2-2203-1472 nurijili@hanmail.net Repair service TEL +82-51-806-1472 merahan@yahoo.co.kr Technical support &...

  • Page 132: End User License Agreement

    All copyrights and other proprietary rights to Software and Documentation are ORPORATION PLEASE READ THIS END USER owned and retained by FUJIFILM or the third party suppliers as indicated on or in CD-ROM ONLY IF YOU CON Software or Documentation. Nothing contained herein shall be construed, expressly...

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