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FujiFilm FinePix S1600 Series Owner's Manual

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YF07797-121
DIGITAL CAMERA
Before You Begin
FINEPIX
S2500HD/S2700HD Series
First Steps
S1800/S1900 Series
Basic Photography and Playback
S1600/S1700 Series
Owner's Manual
More on Photography
Thank you for your purchase of this
More on Playback
product. This manual describes how
to use your FUJIFILM FinePix S2500HD/
Movies
S2700HD-series, S1800/S1900-series,
or S1600/S1700-series digital camera
and the supplied software. Be sure
Connections
that you have read and understood its
contents before using the camera.
Menus
Technical Notes
For information on related products, visit our website at
http://www.fujifilm.com/products/index.html
Troubleshooting
Appendix

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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual More on Photography Thank you for your purchase of this More on Playback product. This manual describes how to use your FUJIFILM FinePix S2500HD/ Movies S2700HD-series, S1800/S1900-series, or S1600/S1700-series digital camera and the supplied software. Be sure Connections that you have read and understood its contents 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 Power Adapters (Available Separately) your skin, clean the area with a cloth Use only FUJIFILM AC power adapt- and then wash thoroughly with ers designated for use with this cam- 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? What are the parts of the camera called?

  • 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 can I be sure my subject is smiling when I take a photograph? How can I be sure that nobody blinked when the photo was taken?
  • 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 ...46 Playback Zoom ...47 Viewing Photo Information...48 Multi-Frame Playback ...49 Sort by Date ...49 A Deleting Pictures ...50 Movies Movies F Recording Movies ...52 a Viewing Movies ...54 Connections Connections Viewing Pictures on TV ...55 Printing Pictures via USB ...57 Connecting the Camera ...57 Printing Selected Pictures ...57...
  • Page 14 N TIME DIFFERENCE ...99 P DISCHARGE (Ni-MH Batteries Only) ... 100 Technical Notes Technical Notes Optional Accessories ...101 Accessories from FUJIFILM ... 102 Caring for the Camera ... 103 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ... 104 Warning Messages and Displays ... 111...

  • 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, 47 Shutter button ...19 g (Intelligent Face Detection/red-eye removal) button ...21 I (burst mode) button ...29 G switch ...13 Indicator lamp ...19...
  • Page 17 S2500HD/S2700HD series S1800/S1900 series S1600/S1700 series 2 Tip: Monitor Brightness Pressing the m button briefl y increases monitor brightness, making the display easier to see in bright light. Nor- mal brightness is restored when a photograph is taken. Electronic viewfi nder ... 5 Selector button (see below) Monitor ...

  • 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 F2.

  • 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 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 MultiMediaCard (MMC) devices.
  • 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 in until it clicks into place at the back of the slot.
  • 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 94). Choose a language. 1.1 Press the selector up, down, left, or right to highlight a lan- START MENU 1.2 Press MENU/OK.

  • 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

    Shooting Information To choose the shooting information and guides dis- played, press the DISP/BACK button. Indicators displayed Indicators hidden Best framing To use best framing, position the main subject at the intersection of two lines or align one of the horizontal lines with the horizon.
  • 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. The most recent picture will be displayed in the monitor. 12/31/2050 12/31/2050 10 : 00 AM 10 : 00 AM View additional pictures.

  • 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. 106), the camera will focus on the subject at the center of the display and red-eye will not be removed.

  • Page 37: Blink Detection

    Blink Detection Blink Detection If an option other than OFF is selected for A IMAGE DISP (pg. 95), a warning will be dis- played if the camera detects subjects who may have blinked when the picture was taken. If ZOOM (CONTINUOUS) is selected, you can press the g button to zoom in on these subjects;...

  • Page 38: 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 halfway Repeat steps 1 and 2 as desired to refocus...

  • Page 39: 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. 24) to focus on another subject at the same distance and then recompose the photograph.

  • Page 40: 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 41: Flash Mode

    N 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 42 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 43: Continuous Shooting Mode

    I Continuous Shooting (Burst Mode) Capture motion in a series of pictures. Choose a continuous shooting mode. Press the I button to display continuous shooting options. Press the selec- tor up or down to highlight the desired option and press MENU/OK. Mode Mode The camera takes up to 20 pictures while the shutter button is pressed.
  • Page 44 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 45: Instant Zoom

    c 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 control to frame the subject in the center of the display.
  • Page 46 ■ ■ Digital Zoom Digital Zoom Enable digital zoom. Select ON for the D DIGITAL ZOOM op- tion in the setup menu (pg. 97). Choose a subject. Frame the subject in the center of the display using digital zoom. Press the selector down (c). The camera will zoom to the maximum opti- cal zoom position with the area that will be recorded using digital zoom indicated by a...

  • Page 47: 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 48 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 115) • Highly refl ective subjects or very bright scenes (e.g., snowfi elds): +1 EV •...

  • Page 49: 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 50 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. 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 51 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 , a second zoomed in 1.4 × and cropped to , and a third zoomed in 2 ×...
  • Page 52 Night Night Choose this mode for poorly lit twilight or night scenes. Sensitivity is automatically raised to re- duce blur caused by camera shake. Night (Tripod) Night (Tripod) Choose this mode for slow shutter speeds when shooting at night. Use a tripod to prevent blur. Fireworks Fireworks Slow shutter speeds are used to capture the ex-...

  • Page 53: N Panorama Mode

    N PANORAMA MODE PANORAMA MODE In this mode, you can take up to three pictures and join them together to form a panorama. Use of a tripod is recommended to assist in composing overlapping shots. Rotate the mode dial to N. Press the selector up to select a frame, and press the selector left or right to highlight a pan direction and press MENU/OK.

  • Page 54: P, S, A, And M Modes

    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). Take the last shot, framing it to over- lap the second picture. Press MENU/ OK to complete the panorama (the individual shots are not saved).
  • Page 55 P: PROGRAM AE P: PROGRAM AE In this mode, the camera sets exposure automati- cally. If desired, you can choose diff erent combi- nations of shutter speed and aperture that will produce the same exposure (program shift). 3 Caution If the subject is outside the me- tering range of the camera, the shutter speed and aperture dis- plays will show “---”.
  • Page 56 S: SHUTTER PRIORITY AE S: SHUTTER PRIORITY AE In this mode, you choose the shutter speed while the camera adjusts aperture for optimal expo- sure. Rotate the mode dial to S. Press the d button. Shutter speed and aperture will be displayed. Shutter speed F2.
  • Page 57 A: APERTURE PRIORITY AE A: APERTURE PRIORITY AE In this mode, you choose the aperture while the camera adjusts shutter speed for optimal expo- sure. Rotate the mode dial to A. Press the d button. Shutter speed and aperture will be displayed. Aperture F2.
  • Page 58 M: MANUAL M: 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. Press the d button. Shutter speed and aperture will be displayed. Shutter speed F2.

  • Page 59: C: Custom Mode

    C : CUSTOM MODE : CUSTOM MODE In P, S, A, and M modes, the K CUSTOM SET option in the shooting menu (pg. 74) can be used to save current camera and menu settings. These settings are recalled whenever the mode dial is rotated to C (cus- tom mode).

  • Page 60: Choosing A Display Format

    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.

  • Page 61: 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 62: Single-Frame Playback

    Viewing Photo Information Viewing Photo Information To view or hide the photo information listed below in single-frame playback, press 4:3 N ISO 400 1/250 F3.5 : STD : OFF 12/31/2050 10 : 00 AM q Image quality and size, w Sensitivity, e Shutter speed/ aperture, r FinePix color, t Flash mode, y White bal- ance, u Exposure compensation, i Frame number, o Picture (overexposed areas blink on and off ), !0 Histo-...

  • Page 63: Multi-Frame Playback

    Multi-Frame Playback Multi-Frame Playback To change the number of images dis- played during playback, select W. Select W to increase the number of pictures displayed to two, nine, or a hundred. 100-0001 100-0001 12/31/2050 12/31/2050 10 : 00 AM 10 : 00 AM Select T to reduce the number of im- ages displayed.

  • Page 64: 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 65 ■ 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 66: 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). STANDBY STANDBY Press the F button and select a frame size from the O QUALITY menu.
  • Page 67 Avoiding Blurred Pictures If the subject is poorly lit, blurring caused by camera shake can be reduced using the L DUAL IS MODE option in the setup menu (pg. 94). In B mode, blur caused by subject movement is also reduced (dual IS mode).

  • Page 68: Viewing Movies

    a Viewing Movies During playback (pg. 46), 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 69: 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 USB-A/V cable connects as shown below. Turn the camera off before connect- ing the cable. HDMI (S2500HD/S2700HD series Only) An HDMI cable (available from third-party suppliers;...
  • Page 70 • An optional accessory is required to view HD movies recorded with S1600/S1700-series and S1800/S1900-series cameras on an HD device. Visit the following website for more information: http://www.fujifilm.com/products/digital_cameras/accessories/hdtv/ 3 Caution When connecting the cable, be sure the connectors are fully inserted.

  • Page 71: 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-A/V cable as shown...

  • Page 72: 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 73 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 74: Creating A Dpof Print Order

    Creating a DPOF Print Order Creating a DPOF Print Order The K PRINT ORDER (DPOF) option in the play- back F-mode menu can be used to create a digi- tal “print order” for PictBridge-compatible printers (pg. 57) or devices that support DPOF. DPOF DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is standard that allows pictures to be printed from “print...
  • Page 75 Press the selector up or down to choose the number of copies (up to 99). To remove a picture from the order, press the selector down until the num- ber of copies is 0. PRINT ORDER ( DPOF ) Total number of prints DPOF: 00001 Number of copies SHEETS...
  • Page 76 1 Notes • Remove the memory card to create or modify a print order for the pictures in internal memory. • Print orders can contain a maximum of 999 pictures. • If a memory card is inserted containing a print order cre- ated by another camera, the message shown at right will be displayed.

  • Page 77: Viewing Pictures On A Computer

    3 Caution For information about Windows 7, visit http://www.fujifilm.com/support/download/camera/software/. Other versions of Windows are not supported. Operation is not guaranteed on home-built computers or comput- ers that have been upgraded from earlier versions of Windows.
  • Page 78 Start the computer. Log in to an account with administrator privileges before proceeding. Exit any applications that may be running and insert the FinePix 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 79 PowerPC or Intel Pre-installed versions of Mac OS X version 10.3.9–10.5 OS OS (for the latest information, visit http://www.fujifilm.com/) 256 MB 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 80 Remove the FinePix 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 FinePix 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 81: 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 82 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 83: 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 AUTO IMAGE SIZE IMAGE QUALITY...

  • Page 84: F-Mode Menu Options

    F -Mode Menu Options -Mode Menu Options Menu item Menu item Adjust ISO sensitivity. Choose higher values when the sub- ject is poorly lit. IMAGE SIZE IMAGE SIZE Choose image size and aspect ratio (pg. 71). IMAGE QUALITY IMAGE QUALITY Choose image quality (pg.

  • Page 85: 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 86: 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 G COLOR COLOR Enhance contrast and color saturation or take pic- tures in black and white.

  • Page 87: 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 Press the selector up or down to highlight the desired menu item. Press the selector right to display options for the highlighted item.

  • Page 88: Shooting Menu Options

    Shooting Menu Options Shooting Menu Options Menu item Menu item SCENE POSITION SCENE POSITION Choose a scene for SP mode (pg. 35). SELF-TIMER SELF-TIMER Take pictures with the self-timer (pg. 75). PHOTOMETRY PHOTOMETRY Choose how the camera meters exposure (pg. 76). WHITE BALANCE WHITE BALANCE Adjust color for diff erent light sources (pg.

  • Page 89: 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 90: 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 91: 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 115). Option Option Description Description AUTO White balance adjusted automatically. Measure a value for white balance. For subjects in direct sunlight.

  • Page 92: 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 93: 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. 21). Regardless of the option selected, the camera will focus on the subject in the center of the monitor when macro mode is on (pg. 26). •...

  • Page 94: 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 95: 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 to enter play- back mode.

  • Page 96: F-Mode Menu Options

    F -Mode Menu Options -Mode Menu Options Option Option SLIDE SHOW SLIDE SHOW View pictures in a slide show (see below). PRINT ORDER (DPOF) Select pictures for printing on DPOF- and PictBridge-compatible devices (pg. 57). PRINT ORDER (DPOF) I SLIDE SHOW SLIDE SHOW View pictures in an automated slide show.

  • Page 97: Using The Playback Menu

    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 RED EYE REMOVAL IMAGE ROTATE PROTECT COPY VOICE MEMO Press the selector up or down to highlight the desired menu item.

  • Page 98: Playback Menu Options

    Playback Menu Options Playback Menu Options The following options are available: Option Option ERASE ERASE Delete all or selected pictures (pg. 50). Create copies with reduced red eye (pg. RED-EYE REMOVAL RED-EYE REMOVAL 84). IMAGE ROTATE IMAGE ROTATE Rotate pictures (pg. 85). Protect pictures from accidental dele- PROTECT PROTECT...

  • Page 99: 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 100: 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? 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 101: 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 102 ■ ■ 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 103: 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 104 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 105: 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. 83). 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 106: O Resize

    O RESIZE RESIZE To create a small copy of a picture, play the picture back and select O RESIZE in the playback menu (pg. 83). Press the selector up or down to highlight a STANDARD or b SMALL. Using the Menus: Playback Mode Press MENU/OK to select the high- lighted option.

  • Page 107: 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 108: Setup Menu Options

    Setup Menu Options Setup Menu Options Menu item Menu item Choose how long pictures are displayed after shooting (pg. IMAGE DISP. IMAGE DISP. 95). FRAME NO. FRAME NO. Choose how fi les are named (pg. 96). Enable image stabilization during shooting (l CONTINUOUS) or DUAL IS MODE DUAL IS MODE only when the shutter button is pressed halfway (m SHOOTING...

  • Page 109: Aimage Disp

    Menu item Menu item DISCHARGE DISCHARGE Discharge rechargeable Ni-MH batteries (pg. 100). VIDEO SYSTEM VIDEO SYSTEM Choose a video mode for connection to a TV (pg. 55). Reset all settings except F DATE/TIME, N TIME DIFFERENCE, O BACKGROUND COLOR, T BATTERY TYPE, and Q VIDEO SYSTEM to RESET RESET default values.

  • Page 110: 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. B ing is reset to 0001 when a new memory card is inserted or the current memory card or internal memory is formatted.

  • Page 111: 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 112: 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 113: 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 114: 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 115: 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) USB-A/V cable HDTV (available from third-party suppliers) HDMI cable (S2500HD/ S2700HD series only) ■ ■ Printing...

  • Page 116: 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 adapter AC power adapter AC-5VX (requires...

  • Page 117: 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 118: 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 119 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 120 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 121 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. Pictures are The ambient temperature is high and the sub- mottled.
  • Page 122 Playback Problem Problem Pictures are The pictures were taken with a diff erent make or grainy. model of camera. Pictures Playback zoom The picture has been resized or cropped to unavailable. or is from another make or model of camera. The camera is in silent mode.
  • Page 123 Connections Problem Problem Monitor is off . The camera is connected to a TV. The camera is not properly connected. An A/V cable was connected during movie playback. No picture or Input on the television is set to “TV”. sound. The camera is not set to the correct video stan- dard.
  • Page 124 Remove and reinsert the batteries or dis- connect and reconnect the AC adapter/DC coupler. If the problem persists, contact your FUJIFILM dealer. The AC power adapter can be used with volt- ages of 100–240 V. Consult your travel agent for information on plug adapters.

  • Page 125: Warning Messages And Displays

    Clean the contacts with a soft, dry cloth. If the mes- sage is repeated, format the memory card (pg. 98). If the message persists, replace the memory card. Contact a FUJIFILM dealer. Unlock the memory card (pg. 10). Solution Solution...
  • Page 126 (pg. 98). If the message persists, replace the memory card. Use a compatible memory card. Contact a FUJIFILM dealer. 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 127 Choose a diff erent date. Remove protection before adding voice memos to or deleting pictures. The voice memo can not be played back. Contact a FUJIFILM dealer. Select a diff erent source. picture. These pictures can not be cropped. picture.
  • Page 128 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 129: 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 130: 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 131 O IMAGE SIZE (Still pictures) IMAGE SIZE (Still pictures) 4 : 3 4 : 3 FINE FINE NORMAL NORMAL Size Size File size File size 1.7 MB 0.9 MB 1.5 MB Internal memory Internal memory (approx. 23 MB) (approx. 23 MB) 512 MB 512 MB 1 GB...

  • Page 132: Specifi Cations

    Specifi cations System Model Digital Camera FinePix S2500HD/S2700HD series, S1800/S1900 series, S1600/S1700 series Eff ective pixels 12.2 million -in., square-pixel 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 133 System Sensitivity Standard output sensitivity equivalent to ISO 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400 (3200 and 6400 available only at image sizes Q); AUTO, AUTO (400), AUTO (800) Metering 256-segment through-the-lens (TTL) metering; MULTI, SPOT, AVERAGE Exposure control Programmed AE, shutter-priority AE, aperture-priority AE, and manual exposure Exposure compensation –2 EV –...
  • Page 134 System Flash Manual pop-up fl ash with CCD-metered auto fl ash control (using monitor pre-fl ashes); eff ective range when sensitivity is set to AUTO is approx. 40 cm–8 m/1.3 ft.–26.2 ft. (wide angle) or 2.5 m–4.4 m/8.2 ft.–14.4 ft. (telephoto);...
  • Page 135 Input/output terminals A/V OUT (audio/video output) NTSC or PAL output with monaural sound HDMI output HDMI Mini Connector (S2500HD/S2700HD series only) Digital input/output USB 2.0 High Speed; shares A/V OUT connector Power supply/other Power sources • AA alkaline batteries (×4) •...
  • Page 136 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 (particularly in the vicinity of text) may appear.
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