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FujiFilm FinePix S5100 Owner's Manual

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OWNER'S MANUAL
This manual will show you how to use your
FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA FinePix S5100/FinePix S5500 correctly.
Please follow the instructions carefully.
1
Getting Ready
2
Using
the Camera
3
Advanced
Features
4
Settings
5
Software
Installation
6
Viewing Images
BL00416-200 ( 1 )

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  • Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL This manual will show you how to use your FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA FinePix S5100/FinePix S5500 correctly. Please follow the instructions carefully. Getting Ready Using the Camera Advanced Features Settings Software Installation Viewing Images BL00416-200 ( 1 )

  • Page 2: Ec Declaration Of Conformity

    5. Limited Warranty. SOFTWARE RECORDED ON THE CD-ROM. BY OPENING FUJIFILM warrants to you that Media is free from any defect in material THE PACKAGE, YOU ACCEPT AND AGREE TO BE and workmanship under normal use for ninety (90) days from the date of BOUND BY THIS AGREEMENT.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Warning (For customers of FinePix S5100) ... 2 Camera parts and features ... 8 IMPORTANT ... 2 Example of screen text display ... 9 EC Declaration of Conformity ... 3 ■ Photography mode ... 9 Preface ... 6 ■ Playback mode ... 9 Accessories included ...

  • Page 4: Accessories Included

    European countries and China. Accessories included h AA-size alkaline batteries (LR6) (4) h A/V cable for FinePix S5100/ FinePix S5500 approx. 1.5 m (4.9 ft.), plug (2.5 mm dia.) to pin-plug ×2 h 16 MB, xD-Picture Card™ (1)

  • Page 5: Camera Parts And Features

    ✽ Refer to the pages in parentheses for information on Camera parts and features Focus mode selector lock switch Shutter button Focus mode selector button Mode dial Auto (P.34) Portrait (P.34) Landscape (P.34) Sports (P.34) Night scene (P.34) Viewfinder (EVF) Diopter adjustment dial Indicator lamp (P.23)

  • Page 6: Attaching The Lens Cap / Strap / Adapter Ring

    (0°C to +10°C/+32°F to +50°F). The use of AA-size Ni-MH batteries is better for this reason. h Use Fujifilm Battery charger (sold separately) to charge AA-size Ni-MH batteries. h See P.107-108 for other notes on using batteries.

  • Page 7: Inserting The Media

    INSERTING THE MEDIA Set the Power switch to “OFF”. Open the slot cover after checking that the indicator lamp is off. ● If opening the slot cover while the camera is still on, the camera will turn off. Align the indicators on the xD-Picture Card slot and xD-Picture Card and then push the card firmly all the way into the slot.

  • Page 8: Turning On And Off / Setting The Date And Time

    TURNING ON AND OFF / SETTING THE DATE AND TIME Turn the Power switch to turn the camera on and off. When turning the camera on, the indicator lamp lights green. The lens moves when the camera is in “ Photography mode.

  • Page 9: Selecting The Language

    SELECTING THE LANGUAGE 1 Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the menu on the screen. 2 Press “d” or “c” to select “ then press “a” or “b” to select “SET-UP”. 3 Press the “MENU/OK” button. ＯＰＴＩＯＮ ＯＰＴＩＯＮ ＳＥＴ−ＵＰ ＳＥＴ−ＵＰ ＳＥＴ−ＵＰ...
  • Page 10 BASIC OPERATION GUIDE Flash pop-up button To use the flash, press the Flash pop-up button to release the flash. Diopter adjustment dial Makes the image in the viewfinder easier to see. Set the dial to the position where the AF frame appears sharpest. EVF/LCD (monitor selector) button Pressing the “EVF/LCD”...

  • Page 11: Af-Assist Illuminator

    TAKING PICTURES ( B AUTO MODE ) PHOTOGRAPHY MODE 1 Set the Power switch to “ 2 Set the Mode dial to “ h Focal range Wide-angle: approx. 90 cm (3.0 ft.) to infinity Telephoto: approx. 2.0 m (6.6 ft.) to infinity ●...
  • Page 12 ◆ ◆ Subjects not suitable for autofocus The FinePix S5100/FinePix S5500 uses a high-precision autofocusing mechanism. However, it may have difficulty focusing on the following: walls or subjects dressed in the same color as h Very shiny subjects such as a mirror or car...

  • Page 13: Number Of Available Frames

    ◆ AF (Autofocus)/AE (Auto-exposure) lock On the FinePix S5100/FinePix S5500, pressing the shutter button down halfway locks the focus and exposure settings (AF/AE lock). To focus on a subject that is off to one side or to set the exposure before composing the final shot, lock the AF and AE settings.

  • Page 14: Best Framing

    ◆ ◆ Still images viewable on the FinePix S5100/FinePix S5500 This camera will display still images recorded on the FinePix S5100/FinePix S5500 or still images (excluding some uncompressed images) recorded on any FUJIFILM digital camera that supports xD- Picture Cards.

  • Page 15: Playback Zoom

    VIEWING THE IMAGES ( PLAYBACK ) PLAYBACK MODE Playback zoom Press the Zoom button during single-frame playback to zoom (enlarge) the still image. A zoom bar appears. Zoom bar ● Press the “DISP/BACK” button to cancel playback zoom. ● Playback zoom cannot be used with multi-frame playback. Press “a”, “b”, “d”...
  • Page 16 Advanced FOCUSING ( DISTANCE ) PHOTOGRAPHY FUNCTIONS Features The distance from the subject to the camera is referred to as the shooting distance. When the shooting distance is set correctly and the image appears sharp, the image is focused. ■ Three focusing methods There are mechanisms for focusing: (1) Single AF (S-AF);...

  • Page 17: Taking Pictures — Selecting The Camera Settings

    PHOTOGRAPHY FUNCTIONS TAKING PICTURES — SELECTING THE CAMERA SETTINGS Consider the scene you are photographing and the sort of image you want to achieve when you specify the camera settings. A general guide is given below. Select the Photography mode (➡P.34-38, 75-76). Specifies all settings other than the Quality, Sensitivity and FinePix COLOR on the camera.
  • Page 18 B AUTO / m PORTRAIT / PHOTOGRAPHY FUNCTIONS , LANDSCAPE / . SPORTS / / NIGHT SCENE B AUTO Set the Mode dial to “ This is the easiest mode to use and can be used for most types of shots. ●...
  • Page 19 M SHUTTER-PRIORITY AUTO PHOTOGRAPHY FUNCTIONS Set the Mode dial to “ This is an automatic mode to set the shutter speed. Use this mode to freeze a moving subject (fast shutter speed) or convey the impression of movement (slow shutter speed). Setting the shutter speed Press “a”...
  • Page 20 > MANUAL PHOTOGRAPHY FUNCTIONS Set the Mode dial to “ Use Manual mode to set any shutter speed and aperture setting. Setting the shutter speed Press “a” or “b” to select the shutter speed. h Shutter speed setting 15 sec. to 1/2000 sec. in 1/3 EV increments     Ｎ   １６...

  • Page 21: X Auto Flash

    d FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY FUNCTIONS Choose from 5 flash modes according to the type of shot. Set the Power switch to “ Set the Mode dial to “ < “ ”, “ ” or “ Press the Flash pop-up button to pop-up the flash. h Effective flash range ( Wide-angle: approx.

  • Page 22: F Continuous Shooting

    d FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY FUNCTIONS d Forced flash Use this mode in backlit scenes, such as a subject against a window or in the shade of a tree, or to get the correct colors when taking a picture under bright lighting. In this mode, the flash fires in bright as well as dark conditions.
  • Page 23 f CONTINUOUS SHOOTING PHOTOGRAPHY FUNCTIONS f Top 3-frame continuous shooting Available Photography mode: This mode shoots up to 3 frames (Max. 3 frames/sec.). When taking the pictures, the images appear (in sequence from the left) and are ＳＴＯＲＩＮＧ ＳＴＯＲＩＮＧ recorded. ●...

  • Page 24: D Exposure Compensation

    PHOTOGRAPHY FUNCTIONS D EXPOSURE COMPENSATION Use this function for shots to get the correct brightness (exposure), such as shots with extremely high contrast between the subject and the background. Set the Power switch to “ Set the Mode dial to “ 1 Hold down “...

  • Page 25: Increasing Monitor Brightness

    Available Photography mode: MANUAL FOCUS PHOTOGRAPHY FUNCTIONS To set the focus manually, use this function after adjusting the focus automatically with “S-AF” auto focus mode. Set the Power switch to “ ● Manual focus cannot be used in the “ Set the Mode dial to “...
  • Page 26 p PHOTO MODE PHOTOGRAPHY y QUALITY MODE ( NUMBER OF RECORDED PIXELS ) 1 Set the Power switch to “ 2 Set the Mode dial to “ “ ”, “ 3 Press the “ The quality setting is retained even when the camera is off or the Mode setting is changed.

  • Page 27: Photography Menu Operation

    J FinePix COLOR p PHOTO MODE PHOTOGRAPHY 1 Set the Power switch to “ 2 Set the Mode dial to “ “ ”, “ 3 Press the “ ● In “ ” Movie mode, do not set the “ setting. The FinePix COLOR setting is retained even when the camera is off or the Mode setting is changed.

  • Page 28: Self-Timer Photography

    PHOTOGRAPHY MENU PHOTOGRAPHY MENU * SELF-TIMER PHOTOGRAPHY Available Photography mode: The self-timer is used in situations where the photographer is included in the shot. ＳＥＬＦ−ＴＩＭＥＲ ＳＥＬＦ−ＴＩＭＥＲ When selecting the self-timer setting, the self-timer icon appears on the screen. : The picture is taken after 2 seconds. ＯＦＦ...
  • Page 29 PHOTOGRAPHY MENU PHOTOGRAPHY MENU When the correct exposure is measured, “ Press the “MENU/OK” button to confirm the setting. ＣＯＭＰＬＥＴＥＤ ＣＯＭＰＬＥＴＥＤ ！  ！ ＳＥＴ ＳＥＴ ＣＡＮＣＥＬ ＣＡＮＣＥＬ ＯＫ ＯＫ BACK BACK ● The specified custom white balance is retained until it is reset.

  • Page 30: Gsharpness

    PHOTOGRAPHY MENU PHOTOGRAPHY MENU † AREA The camera changes the focusing position on the screen. Use this setting when composing the shot using a tripod and changing the focusing position. Press “a”, “b”, “d” or “c” to move the “ ＳＥＬＥＣＴ ＡＦ ＡＲＥＡ...

  • Page 31: Playback Functions

    PLAYBACK INFORMATION PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS Use this function to check the photography information. Hold down the “ information. ● This function cannot be used during multi-frame playback (➡P.27). Quality mode １００−０００１ １００−０００１ ２２７２ｘ１７０４ ２２７２ｘ１７０４ ＮＯＲＭＡＬ ＮＯＲＭＡＬ Shutter speed Ｓ ：１／２０００ Ｓ ：１／２０００ Aperture setting display Ｆ ：２ ８...

  • Page 32: Playback Menu

    o ERASING SINGLE / ALL FRAMES PLAYBACK MENU FRAME １００−０００９ １００−０００９ ＦＲＡＭＥ ＦＲＡＭＥ 1 Press “d” or “c” to select the frame (file) to be erased. 2 Press the “MENU/OK” button to erase the currently displayed frame (file). ＥＲＡＳＥ ＥＲＡＳＥ ＯＫ？ ＯＫ？...

  • Page 33: Automatic Playback

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

  • Page 34: Recording Voice Memos

    t RECORDING VOICE MEMOS PLAYBACK MENU Voice memos can be added to still images. h Audio recording format: WAVE (➡P.117) h Audio file size: approx. 480 KB 1 Set the Power switch to “ 2 Press “d” or “c” to select the image (still image) to add a voice memo.

  • Page 35: Playing Back Voice Memos

    ◆ Compatible voice memo files You can use your FinePix S5100/FinePix S5500 to playback voice memos recorded on this camera or voice memos up to 30 seconds long recorded onto a xD-Picture Card using a FUJIFILM digital camera. PLAYBACK MENU ”.

  • Page 36: Trimming

    DPOF stands for Digital Print Order Format and refers to a format that is used for recording printing specifications for images shot using a digital camera on media such as an xD-Picture Card. The recorded specifications include information on which frames are to be printed.
  • Page 37 u DPOF SET FRAME p PHOTO MODE PLAYBACK 1 Set the Power switch to “ 2 Press the “ Press “d” or “c” to select “ ＤＰＯＦ ＤＰＯＦ ＷＩＴＨＯＵＴ ＤＡＴＥ ＷＩＴＨＯＵＴ ＤＡＴＥ ＷＩＴＨ ＤＡＴＥ ＷＩＴＨ ＤＡＴＥ 1 Press “a ” or “b ” to select “WITH DATE” or “WITHOUT DATE”.

  • Page 38: Movie Mode

    U DPOF ALL RESET p PHOTO MODE PLAYBACK 1 Set the Power switch to “ 2 Press the “ 1 Press “d” or “c” to select “ 2 Press the “MENU/OK” button. ＤＰＯＦ ＡＬＬ ＲＥＳＥＴ ＤＰＯＦ ＡＬＬ ＲＥＳＥＴ ＳＥＴ ＳＥＴ A message appears. To reset all the DPOF settings, press the “MENU/OK”...

  • Page 39: Photo Mode Movie

    r RECORDING MOVIES MOVIE MODE Press the shutter button down fully to start recording. ● The brightness and color of the screen shown during movie recording may differ from those shown before recording begins. ● There is no need to hold down the shutter button. Pressing the shutter button down fully fixes the focus, however the exposure and white balance are adjusted for the scene being shot.

  • Page 40: Playback Mode

    PLAYING BACK MOVIES PLAYBACK MODE 1 Set the Power switch to “ 2 Press “d” or “c” to select the movie file. １００−０００９ １００−０００９ ● Movies cannot be played back using multi-frame playback. Press the “DISP/BACK” button twice to select single-frame playback.

  • Page 41: Set-Up

    SET-UP F USING THE SET-UP SCREEN 1 Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the menu on the screen. 2 Press “d” or “c” to select “ then press “a” or “b” to select “SET-UP”. 3 Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the SET-UP screen.

  • Page 42: Power Save Setting

    SET-UP ✽ How to display the SET-UP menu (➡P.80) POWER SAVE SETTING When this function is enabled and the camera is not ＳＥＴ−ＵＰ ＳＥＴ−ＵＰ used for 60 seconds, the screen temporarily turns off (sleep mode) and the indicator lamp blinks at 1- ＩＭＡＧＥ ＤＩＳＰ．...

  • Page 43: Frame No

    SET-UP ✽ How to display the SET-UP menu (➡P.80) Always press the “MENU/OK” button after the settings are completed. When the Photography mode is selected with world     Ｎ   １６     Ｎ   １６ time set, “ ß ＩＳＯ１００ ００ ＩＳＯ Upon returning from a trip, always change the  ８／２４／２００４...

  • Page 44: Software Installation

    Software 5.1 INSTALLATION ON A Windows PC Installation Pre-installation checklist To run this software, you must have the hardware and software described below. Check your system before you begin the installation. ✽1 Operating System Windows 98 (including the Second Edition) Windows Millennium Edition (Windows Me) Windows 2000 Professional Windows XP Home Edition...
  • Page 45 5.2 INSTALLATION ON A Mac OS 9.2 Pre-installation checklist To run this software, you must have the hardware and software described below. Check your system before you begin the installation. ✽1 Compatible Mac Power Macintosh G3 , PowerBook G3 Power Macintosh G4, iMac, iBook, Power Macintosh G4 Cube or PowerBook G4 ✽2 Operating System...

  • Page 46: Installation On A Mac Os X

    5.2 INSTALLATION ON A Mac OS 9.2 After restarting the Macintosh, the “FinePixViewer installation completed” message appears. Click “Using FinePixViewer” to view the basic FinePixViewer functions. To install Acrobat Reader, click “Install Acrobat Reader”. ● Install Adobe Systems’ Acrobat Reader software to read the FinePixViewer User’s Guide (PDF). If the latest version already has been installed, this step is not required.
  • Page 47 5.3 INSTALLATION ON A Mac OS X Turn your Macintosh on and start up Mac OS X. Do not launch any other applications. When the bundled CD-ROM is loaded into the CD- ROM drive, the “FinePix” icon appears. Double-click the “FinePix” icon to open the “FinePix” volume window.

  • Page 48: Camera Connection

    Viewing Images 6.1.1 Using the AC power adapter ( sold separately ) Always use a FUJIFILM AC Power Adapter AC-5VH/AC-5VHS (➡P.105). Use the AC power adapter to prevent losing power at inconvenient times, such as when downloading photographed images to your PC. You can take pictures and play back images without worrying about depleting the batteries.

  • Page 49: Using Finepixviewer

    6.2 CONNECTING TO A PC USE AT DSC MODE Set a camera 1 Insert an xD-Picture Card into the camera. Plug the AC power adapter connector into the “DC IN Indicator 5V” socket on the camera and then plug the adapter into the power outlet.

  • Page 50: Using Finepixviewer

    6.2 CONNECTING TO A PC 6.2.2 Disconnecting the camera Windows Once the image has been saved, the “Remove Camera/Media” window appears (Save Image Wizard Windows). To disconnect the camera, click the [Remove] button. Macintosh Once the image has been saved, the “Remove camera/media” window appears (Save Image dialog box).

  • Page 51: Connecting The Camera Directly To The Printer - Pictbridge Function

    To use DPOF printing, the DPOF settings must be specified ＰＲＩＮＴ ＤＰＯＦ ＰＲＩＮＴ ＤＰＯＦ on FinePix S5100/FinePix S5500 beforehand (➡P.72). ● Even when “WITH DATE” is specified in the DPOF settings, the date is not inserted from printers that do not support date ＯＫ...

  • Page 52: Pictbridge Function

    6.4 CONNECTING THE CAMERA DIRECTLY TO THE PRINTER — PictBridge FUNCTION Press the “MENU/OK” button to download the data to the printer and print the frames specified in the ＰＲＩＮＴ ＤＰＯＦ ＰＲＩＮＴ ＤＰＯＦ DPOF settings. ＴＯＴＡＬ ＴＯＴＡＬ／   １９ ／   １９ＳＨＥＥＴＳ ＳＨＥＥＴＳ ＰＲＩＮＴ ＤＰＯＦ ＰＲＩＮＴ ＤＰＯＦ ＯＫ？  ＯＫ？ ＹＥＳ...

  • Page 53: System Expansion Options

    System Expansion Options eBy using the FinePix S5100/FinePix S5500 together with other optional FUJIFILM products, your system can be expanded to fill a wide range of uses. ■ Image input/output to the PC FinePix S5100 / FinePix S5500 Digital Camera...

  • Page 54: Using Your Camera Correctly

    WL-FX9: Silver WL-FX9B: Black ● The adapter ring enclosed with the FinePix S5100/FinePix S5500 (AR-FX5A) should be used with this conversion lens. The adapter rings provided with these conversion lenses (AR-FX9 for FinePix 4900 zoom/6900 zoom/S602 zoom/S7000/S20 Pro) cannot be used with the FinePix S5100/FinePix S5500.
  • Page 55 Ni-MH batteries are used if their original input terminal of the FUJIFILM Digital camera. performance is to be maintained. h Turn off the FUJIFILM Digital camera before h Ni-MH batteries left unused in storage for long disconnecting the cord from the FUJIFILM Digital periods can become “deactivated”.

  • Page 56: Warning Displays

    To edit image data, copy the image data to the PC h Images and movies may be lost or destroyed in the and edit the copy. following situations. Please note that FUJIFILM ■ Specifications assumes no responsibility for data that is lost or destroyed.
  • Page 57 FinePix S5100/FinePix S5500? You may not be able to print some images photographed on other cameras. This message appears when printing is performed from a FUJIFILM printer that supports PictBridge. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for the printer for details. Troubleshooting eIf you think the camera is faulty, check the following once more.

  • Page 58: Specifications

    Shooting functions Playback functions Other functions A/V output Digital camera FinePix S5100/FinePix S5500 4.0 million pixels 1/2.7 inch square pixel CCD Number of total pixels: 4.23 million pixels Still image: 2272 × 1704 pixels/1600 × 1200 pixels/1280 × 960 pixels/ 640 ×...

  • Page 59: Explanation Of Terms

    AF/AE Lock On the FinePix S5100/FinePix S5500, pressing the shutter button down half way locks the focus and exposure settings (AF and AE lock). If you want to focus on a subject that is not centered in the frame or change the picture composition after the exposure is set, you can obtain good results by changing the composition after the AF and AE settings are locked.

  • Page 60: Safety Notes

    Safety Notes h Make sure that you use your FinePix S5100/FinePix S5500 camera correctly. Read these Safety Notes and your Owner’s Manual carefully before use. If a problem arises, turn the camera h After reading these Safety Notes, store them in a off, remove the batteries, disconnect safe place.
  • Page 61 26 - 30, Nishiazabu 2 - chome, Minato - ku, Tokyo 106 - 8620, Japan http://home.fujifilm.com/products/digital/ Printed on recycled paper. FGS - 406107 - FG Printed in Japan...

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