Summary of Contents for FujiFilm FINEPIX XP20 BLO1299-200
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Thank you for your purchase of this product. This manual describes how to use your FUJIFILM digital camera and the supplied software. Be sure that you have read and understood its contents and the warnings in "ForYour Safety"(_ ii) before us- ing the camera.
For Your Safety IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Readlnstructions: All the safety and operat ing instructions should be read before appliance is operated. • Retainlnstmctions:The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference • Heed Warning: warnings pliance in the operating instructions should...
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Outdoor Antenna Grounding: If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the video product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSYNFPA No...
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Safety Notes • Make sure that you use your calrera notes and your Ovvnel'_ Monuol carefully before • After reading these safety notes, store them About the Icons The icons shown below are used in this severity of the injury or damage that can result...
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Do not usethe charqer to charqe batteriesother than thosesped- batteries can cause the battery to leak fluid, overheat or burst When cerrvinq the batterv, instell it in a diqital camera or heep it in the hard case. When storim the battery to ignite or burst Keep memory cards out of the reachof smell children, tion or call an emergency number...
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The Battery and Power Supply your camera read appropriate sections. The following describes proper use of batteries and how to prolong their life. Incor rect use can shorten batlery life or cause leak age, overheating,fire, or explosion Read this section if your camera uses a...
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Dispose of used batteries in accord with regulations This section applies to all camera long Use only FUJIFILM AC power nated for use with this camera This era could damage tile camera a maltunc • The AC power adapter is for indoor use only.
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LCD monitor sure that the camera is functioning normally. FUJIFILM Corporation can not accept for dalrages or lost profits incurred as a result of product malfunction...
_About This Manual Before using the camera, read this manual and the warnings in "For Your Safe- ty"(_ ii). For information Find ou{what's b ehind _ hat _ashing gein!hedi!play MemoryCards Picturescarl be stored in the camera's internal memory or on optional SD,SDHC,and SDXCmemory cards (_ 14),referred to in this manual as"memory cards:' on specific topics, consult the sources below.
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_quently-Used the Camera on in PlaybackMode -k When the camera is off, playback can be started by pressing button for about a second. Buttons -I_ To return instantly to shooting press the shutter button halfway. Shoot • Silent Mode -I_ Press and hold the DISP/ BACK button to disable camera lights and...
':!) Sunscreen, suntan lotion, or other oily substances be removed with a clamp cloth. ':!) The camera may lose water resistance if subjected retailer or a FUJIFILM-authorized resistance and JIS Class 6 (IP68) dust resistance with MIbSTD 81 OF Method...
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';!) To ensure continued water seal replaced about once a year (a fee is charged FUJIFILM-authorized repair technician • ColdClimates ';!) Battery performance drops at low temperatures, taken. Insulate the camera to keep it warm or place it in your clothing.
_Table of Contents ForYourSafety ... IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SafetyNotes ... About This Manual ... Frequently-Used Buttons ... x ProductFeatures and Precautions for Use ... xi Before You Begin Symbolsand Conventions... 1 Supplied Accessories ... Parts of the Camera... Camera Displays ..Shooting ...
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More on Playback Playback Options ... * Favorites: R atingPictures... 37 Playback Zoom... Multi-FramePlayback ... DeletingPictures... Image Search... PhotoBook Assist ..Creatinga PhotoBook ... Viewing Photobooks ... Editing and DeletingPhotobooks ..43 Viewing Panoramas... Movies Recording Movies ... Viewing Movies ...
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Usingthe Menus: PlaybackMode ... 67 Usingthe Playback Menu... 67 Playback MenuOptions... PHOTOBOOK ASSIST ... 67 iMAGE SEARCH ... 67 ERASE ... EDiT ..MARK FOR UPLOAD TO ... 69 SLIDE S HOW ... I_ RED EYE REMOVAL ... 71 PROTECT dROP .
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Technical Notes OptionalAccessories ... Accessories f rom FUJl FILM ... 85 Caringfor the Camera ... Storageand Use... Cleaning ... Traveling... Troubleshooting Problems and Solutions ... Warning Messages and Displays... 94 Appendix Tipsand Tricks ... Internal Memory/Memory CardCapacity ... 101 Specifications ...
_ymbols and Conventions The following symbols are used in this manual: (D :This information should be read before use to ensure correct operation. _, :Additional information Other pages in this manual on which related information Menus and other text in the LCD monitor are shown in bold. tions in this manual, displays may be simplified for explanatory _p_plied Accessories...
Parts of the Camera For more information, refer to the page listed to the right of each item. Selectorbutton Move cursorup (exposure c ompensation) button (delete)button Move cursor left (macro)button I Move cursordown @ (self-timer)button (32) Move cursor right ,_ (flash)button (36) :34) •...
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Zoomcontrol... Shutterbutton... 21 ON/OFF button ... 16 Flash ... Self-timerlamp ... 36 LED illuminator ... 66 Speaker ... Microphone ... 45 LCD monitor... _-} (movie recording)button ... 45 Indicatorlamp (seebelow) *Press a ndh0idthe DISP/BACK buttonuntil Lq_is displayed. The indicator lamp shows camera status asfollows: Indicator lamp Focus locked.
_a_ts ofti_e C ame_ CameraDisplays The following types of indicator may be displayed during shooting and play- back. Indicators vary with camera settings. • Shooting / °1 o0 : .._1 r _+_ ] FiAF_'' _i1_12/31/2050 10;00 AM F4.S []-1_ Shootingmode... 24 Intelligent Face Detectionindicator...
• Playback |12/31/2050 10:00 AM 1 /250 F4.5 []-1 ®_ Battery Level Battery level is shown as follows: Indicator (white) Battery partially discharged. (white) Battery more than half discharged. (red) Low battery. (blinksred) Battery exhausted. :? !: Playback modeindicator... 23, 37 IntelligentFace Detectionindicator...
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_ Hd ngandVew ng ndcators PressDISP/BACK to cycle through shooting and playback indicators as follows: • Shooting: I ndicators displayed/indicators hidden/best framing Playbad(: Indicators displayed/indicators hidden/-k favorites }Mr: _'_, % _' Begin...
_ging the Battery The battery is not charged at shipment. Charge the battery before use. 1 Place the battery Insert the battery in the orientation indicated by the (-I-} ¢ (--} labels: Tile camera uses an NP-45A recharge- able battery, 2 Plug the charger in.
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t_ iS_tt y 3 Charge the battery, Remove the battery when charging is complete. See the specifications 106) for charging times (note that charging times increase at low tem- peratures). (l> Unplug the charger when it is not in use. F_st ',tes...
_lnsertinq the Battery Although the camera can store pictures in internal SDHC, and SDXC memory cards (sold separately) can be used to store addi- tional pictures. After charging the battery, insert the battery and memory card as described below. I Open the battery-chamber Press the latch as shown.
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2 Insert the battery. Insert the battery with the terminal first and in the orientation shown by the label inside the battery chamber, latch pressed to one side. Confirm that the battery is securely latched. (!_Insert the battery in the correct orientation. Do NOT use force or attempt to insert the bat- tery upside down or backwards.
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3 Insert the memory card. Holding the memory card in the orientation shown at right, slide it in until it clicks into place at the back of the slot. (l> Be sure card is in the correct orientation; do not insert at an angle or use force. Ifthe mem- ory card is not correctly inserted or no mem- ory card is inserted, _ monitor and internal memory will be used for...
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4 Close the battery-chamber Before closing the cover, that there is no dust, sand, or other matter on the water-resistant cent surfaces. ConfirmingThat the CoverIs Latched • Confirm that tile battery-chamber camera body. • Tile covers are latched when tile latches are in the positions Latch indicator cover.
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ir_<__ti t _;_ i:_1b;_I\f _ "_ _ _'_¢_i_f (a_i_i ®®Removing t heBattery andMemory C ard Before removing the battery or memory card, turn thecamera offand pressthe latch to open the battery-chamber cover. To remove the battery, pressthe battery latch to the side, and Bottery/otch slide the battery out of the camera as shown.
• Compatible M emory(ards FUJIFILM and SanDisk SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory proved for use in the camera. is available at http://www.fujifilm.com/support/digitol_comeros/compotibility/. Operation is not guaranteed with other cards. The camera can not be used with xD-Picture Cards or MultiMediaCard (J>Memory C ards...
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• Tile data in internal memory paired. Please note that tile repairer will be able to view pictures in internal memory. • Formatting a memory which pictures are stored. other device to edit, delete, or rename image files. Always use the camera to delete pictures from memory cards and internal memory;...
the Camera on and Off ShootingMode Press the ON/OFF b utton to turn the camera on. PressON/OFF a gain to turn the camera off. _, Switching to PlaybackMode Press the [] button to start playback. Presstile shutter button halfway to return to shooting mode.
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T_!!_!_gtieCa! ea<t _ d(}_ (!:>Fingerprints and other marks on the protective glass covering the lens carl affect pictures. Keep tile glass clean. (!:>The ON/OFF button does not completely end the supply of power to tile camera. AutoPower O ff The camera will turn offautomatically if no operations are performed for the length of time selected for _ AUTO POWEROFF (_ 81).
Basic Setup A language-selection dialog is displayed the first time the camera is turned on. Set up the camera as described below (you can reset the clock or change languages at any time using the [] the setup menu; for information on displaying the setup menu, see page 77). I Highlight a language and press MENU/OK _, PressDISP/BACK...
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Pictures in _r_ (Scene Recoqnition) This section describes The camera automatically propriately. 1 Turn the camera Press the ON/OFF button 8R shooting indicators The mo_ Icon This icon indicates that tile camera continuously appropriate scene, increasing the drain on the battery. TheSceneIcon Tile camera selects...
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2 Frame the picture. Use the zoom control to frame the picture in the display. Zoom out ®_ Holding theCamera Hold the camera steady with both hands and brace your elbows against your sides. Shaking or unsteady hands carl blur your shots. To prevent pictures that are out of focus or too dark (under- exposed), keep your fingers and other ob;ects away from Zoom in...
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3 Focus. Press the shutter button halfway to focus. The lens may make a noise when the camera focuses;this is normal. If thecamera i sabletofocus,it will beep twice and the in- dicator lamp will glow green. If the camerais unableto focus, t he focus frame will turn red, !AF will be dis- played, and the indicator lamp will blink green.
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d;!;i_ 4 Shoot. Smoothly press the shutter button the rest of the way down to take the picture. If the subject is poorly lit, the flash may fire when the pic- ture is taken. For information on using tile flash when lighting is poor, see "$ Using tile Flash (Intelligent Flash)"...
_Viewing Pictures Pictures can be viewed in the LCD monitor. graphs, take a test shot and check the results. 1 Press the [] button, The most recent picture will be displayed. View additional pictures, Press the selector right to view pictures in the order recorded, left to view pictures in reverse order.
_Shooting. Mode Choose a shooting mode according to the scene or type of subject. Choosin.g o Shooting Mode 1 Press MENU/OK to display the shooting menu. 2 Highlight SHOOTING MODE and press the selector right to display shooting 3 Highlight the desired mode and press MENU/0K 4 Press DISP/BACK t o exit to shooting mode.
ShootingModeOptions Mode The camera automatically SCENE RECOGNITION according Choose for crisp, clear snapshots. I_1 AUTO situations. P PROGRAMAE The camera sets exposure o_r NATURAL & _r The camera takes two shots: one without NATURAL LIGHT Capture natural lighting Ib PORTRAIT Choose for portraits.
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Mode 4_ UNDERWATER For underwater UNDERWATER Choose for wide-angle (WIDE) ground _o¢ UNDERWATER Choose for underwater (MACRO) _i" PARTY Capture indoor -_ FLOWER Choose for vivid dose-ups TEXT Take clear pictures of text or drawings Description shooting (effective in movies). underwater shots that include behind the main subject.
• 1_ MOTION PANORAMA In this mode, you can take up to three pictures and join them together form a panorama. Use of a tripod is recommended overlapping shots. 1 Press the selector up to select a frame. highlight a pan direction and press MENU/OK 2 Take a photograph.
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4 Take the last shot as described _, To end shooting and create a panorama after the first or second shot, presstile multi selector up after completing Step 2 or Step 3 and proceed to Step 5. 5 Press MENU/OK to save the picture. (l>...
Intelligent Face Detection Intelligent Face Detection sets focus and exposure for human faces anywhere in the frame, preventing group portraits. Choose for shots that emphasize portrait subjects. To use Intelligent Face Detection, to display the shooting FACEDETECTION (_ with the camera in vertical or horizontal orientation; if a face is detected, it will be indicated by a green border.
_Focus Lock To compose photographs with off-center subjects: 1 Focus:Position the subject in the focus frame (E[+]_) and press the shutter button halfway to lock focus and exposure. Focus and exposure will remain locked while the shutter button lock). Recompose: Keep the button pressed halfway. 3 Shoot: Pressthe button all the way down.
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Although the camera boasts a high-precision focus or] the sub]ects listed below. If the camera is unable to focus, focus or] another subject at the same distance and use focus lock to recompose • Very shinysubjects s uch asmirrors or carbodies. •...
Exposure Compensation To adjust exposure compensation graphing very bright, very dark, or high-contrast subjects, press the selector up ([]). tor up or down to choose an exposure compensa- tion value and then press MENWOK Choose positive (+) volues to increose exposure Choose negotive () volues to reduce exposure A []...
_ Macro Mode (Close-ups) For close-ups, press the selector left (_) and select When macro mode is in effect, the camera fo- cuses on subjects near the center of the frame. Use the zoom control to compose pictures (_ To exit macro mode, press the selector left (_) and select '_ OFF' Useof a tripod is recommended to prevent blur caused...
the Flash (Intelligent When the flash 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 pre- serving the effects of ambient scenes.
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Ifthe flash will fire, [] will be displayed when the shutter button is pressedhalfway. At slow shutter speeds, t"" will appear in the display to warn that pictures may be blurred; use of a tripod is recommended. The flash may fire several times with each shot. Do not move the camera until shooting is complete.
Q Using the Self-Timer To use the self-timer, press the selector down (_) and choose from the following Option (OFF) Self-timer off. The camera starts the timer when it detects two portrait Press the selector up to choose how close the subjects must be together d._ (COUPLETIMER) the timer starts (the more hearts, the closer the subjects must be together).
_yback Options To view the most recent picture in the LCDmonitor, pressthe [] button. Press the selector right to view pictures in the order recorded, left to view pictures in reverse order. desired frame. _, Pictures taker] using other cameras are indicated by a I_ ("gift image") icon during playback.
i>i_i_yi:>_(kOi:::4ior_s Play, b ackZoom Select T to zoom in on pictures displayed in single-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. Zoom indiccTtor _Ax'_ h!cTvigcTtion...
Multi-FramePlayback Selecting W when a picture is shown full-frame in the LCD monitor displays the current image with previous and following images in the background. Select W to increase the number of images displayed to two, nine, or one hundred, T to view fewer images. When two or more images are displayed, use the selector to highlight images and press MENU/OK to view the highlighted image full frame.
Deletinq Pictures pictures, or all pictures, To delete individual pictures, multiple ERASE (_ 67), and choose from the options be- low. Note that deleted pictures can not be recov- ered. Copy important proceeding. Option Press tile selector left or right to scroll through FRAME to delete tile current Highlight...
[] Image Search Searchfor pictures. I Select [] IMAGE SEARCH in the playback menu (_ the following search criteria, and press MENU/OK: • BYDATE: S earch by date. • BYFACE: Search for faces from the face recognition • BY* FAVORITES: Search by rating.
PhotoBook Assist Create books from your favorite photos. Creating aPhotoBook 1 Select NEW BOOK for [] 67) and choose from the following • SELECT F ROMALL: Choose from all available pictures. • SELECT B YIMAGE SEARCH: Choose from pictures matching conditions 41).
Viewing, Photobooks Highlight a book in the photobook assist menu and press MENU/OK to display the book, then press the selector left or right to scroll through the pictures. EditingandDeletinq.Photobooks Display the photobook and press MENU/OKThe following options will be dis- played;...
_Viewing Panoramas If you press the selector down when a panorama is displayed full frame, the camera will play back the picture from left to right. To pause playback, press the selector down; press the selector down again to resume. To exit to full- frame playback, press the selector up while panorama playback is in progress.
Recordinq Movies Press (o; to shoot a movie. REC and the time remaining will be displayed in the LCD monitor and sound will be recorded via the built-in microphone (be careful not to cover the microphone during recording). To end recording, press the _o)button again. Recording ends automatically when the movie reaches maximum length or memory is full.
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_ ,::<>_c!_gMoves (J> The indicator lamp lights while movies are beirlg recorded. Do not open the bat- tery chamber during shooting or while the indicator lamp is lit. Failureto observe this precaution could prevent tile movie from being played back. (l;>...
_Viewing. Movies During playback, movies are displayed in the LCD monitor as shown at right. The following formed while a movie is displayed: Option Start/pause Press the selector down to start playback )ause. End playback/Pressthe selector up to end playback. If playback isnot in delete progress, pressing the selector up will delete the movie.
_Viewing Pictures on TV Connect the camera to a TV to show pictures to a group. 1 Turn the camera offand connect an optional A/V cable as shown below. C_nnector cover c!) When connecting cables, be sure tile connectors are fully inserted. c!) Be sure tile battery-chamber cover is open before attempting to open or close the con nector cover.
_Printing Pictures via USB If the printer supports directly to the printer as shown below and pictures can be printed without first being copied to a computer. the printer, not all the functions described below may be supported. 1 Connect the supplied USB cable as shown and turn the printer on. (l) Be sure tile battery-chamber cover is open before attempting to open or close tile connector cover.
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!ki_gPct _esv_ 6 Press MENU/OKto start printing. DISP/I_ACK, but note that some printers may not respond immediately. the printer stops before printing is complete, turn the camera offand then on again. 7 After confirming that PRINTING has cleared from the camera display, turn the camera offand _, Pictures carl be printed from internal memory or a memory card that has been formatted in tile camera.
Printing.theDPOFPrintOrder The [] PRINT ORDER (DPOF) option in the playback menu can be used to create a digital "print order"for vices that support DPOR ®_ DPOF DPOF(Digital Print Order Format) is a standard that allows pictures to be printed from "print orders" stored in internal memory or on a memory card. The information in the order includes the pictures to be printed and the DPOF I Select playback mode and press MENU/OK to display the playback menu.
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F'c_esv_ sSF: S Press the selector up or down to choose the number of copies (up to 99). To remove a picture from the number of copies is zero. 6 Repeat Steps 4-5 to complete settings are complete. 7 A confirmation dialog will be displayed.
_Viewing Pictures on a Computer The supplied software can be used to copy pictures to a computer, they can be stored, viewed, organized, and printed. Before proceeding, install the software as described below. Do NOT connect the camera to the computer until instaflation is complete.
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"< 3 Exit any applications CD-ROM drive. Windows 7/Windows Vista If an AutoPlay dialog is displayed, click SETUP.EXE A "User Account Control" The installer will start automatically; follow the on-screen instructions to install MyFinePix Studio. iiIf tile installer does not start automatically, select Computer or My Computer from the Start menu, then double-click the FINEPIX CD icon to open the FINEPIX CD window and double-click setup or SETUREXE.
Mac OS X version 103.g of 200MB required for installation is running of colors or better Operation name and password when prompted system requirements: lO.6(visithttp://www.fujifilm. more information) with 400MB available when is not guaranteed with other Installer FinePixViewer to start...
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Vew!_gF'c_ _es(_ aC(_ _p_te 4 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 sun- light in case you need to re-install the software.
Connectin.g. the Camera 1 If the pictures you wish to copy are stored on a memory card, insert the card into the camera. _, Windows users may require the Windows the first time. ¢!) Lossof power during transfer could result in lossof data or damage to internal memory or tile memory card.
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Vew!_gFc_esc! a<o @_te For more information and select the appropriate (J>If a memory card corltairling a large number of images is inserted, there may be a delay before the software starts and you may be unable to import or save images. Usea memory card reader to transfer pictures.
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Dsconnect ngtheCamera After confirming that the indicator lamp is out, follow the on-screen instructions to Unnsta ngthe SuppedSoftware Only uninstall the supplied software when it is no longer required or before begin- ning reinstallation. After quitting the software and disconnecting the camera, drag the "FinePixViewer"folder from "Applications"into the Trashand select Empty Trash in the Finder menu (Macintosh), or open the control panel and use "Programsand Features"(Windows 7/Windows Vista)or"Add or Remove Programs"(Windows XP)to...
the Menus: Shooting. Mode Usingthe Shooting Menu To display the shooting menu, press MENU/OKin shooting mode. Highlight items and press the se- lector right to view options, then highlight an op- tion and press MENU/OK Press DISP/BACK t o exit when settings are complete.
Control the camera's sensitivity tling m ay a ppear inpictures 1 O0 Bright Less noticeable Option 1ANNIAtNAUTO Sensitivity 32001200/10014001 ,Sensitivity tolight. Higher values can r educe taken athigh s ensitivities. Scene Noise (mottling) Description is adjusted automatically is set to tile specified va,ue, which M_ : blur;...
Choose the image size and aspect ed. Large pictures can be printed while small pictures require recorded. @® SizeVersusAspect Ratio Option 34x 25 crn (13.Sx lOin.) 24x 18cm (9.5 x 7in.) 17xl3cm(7x5 4:3: Pictures have the same proportions the camera display. ratio at which pictures at large sizes with no drop in quality,...
Choose how much image files are compressed. Option FINE Low compression. NORMAL High compression. Enhance contrast and color saturation Option STANDARD Standard contrast and saturation. IVivid contrast and color I_r CHROME land blues in landscapes. Itl_ B&W Take pictures SEPA Take pictures _, Settings other than _i STANDARD...
U_ing the _em_: Si_ooting For natural colors, choose a setting Option AUTO White balance adjusted -;÷:- For subjects in direct sunlight. _'.'_ For subjects in the shade. Use under"dayJight'fluorescent Use under"warm Use under"cool Use under incandescent _, Results vary with shooting the LCD monitor.
Capture motion inaseries ofpictures. Option Tile camera takes up to 3 pictures while the shutter button One photograph _, Focus and exposure are determined _, The flash turns off automatically.The selected for [] CONTINUOUS. _, Frame rate varies with shutter _, The number of pictures that can be recorded Choose whether...
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This option controls how the camera the camera will f ocus onthe subject Option CENTER Tile camera focuses on the subject in tile center of the frame. IPosition the subject in the center focus area and press the selector ]eft TRACKING track tile subject as it moves through _, Note that in []...
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the Menus: Usingthe Play.buck M enu To display the playback menu/press MENU/OK in play- back mode. Highlight right to view options/then press MENU/OK Press DISP/BACK t o exit when settings are complete. Playback MenuOptions Create books from your favorite Search for pictures (41). Delete all or selected pictures (_ 40).
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i J!_ir_c_ t he i_eF_<_s;[>iayb_/<ik i_o<:!e Create a retouched copy of the current 1 Display the desired picture. 2 Select I_ EDIT in the playback Option CROP Crop the copy. ASPECT RATIO Choose the aspect ratio. BRIGHTNESS Adjust brightness. CONTRAST Adjust contrast.
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Select pictures for upload toYouTube • Selecting Picturesfor Upload 1 Select YouTube to choose movies for upload toYouTube, movies for upload to Facebool<. 2 Press the selector left or right to display pictures and press MENU/OK to select or deselect. DISP/BACK to exit when all the desired _, Only movies can be selected for upload toYouTube.
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t_e i_Se_ _s: P _yba< k i_sod View pictures in an automated Press DISP/BACR at any time during any time by pressing MENU/OR. Option NORMAL Press selector left or right to go back or skip ahead one frame. Select FADE-IN for fade transitions FADE-IN NORMAL_...
If the current picture is marked with a _] icon to indicate Detection, this option can be used to remove red-eye. The camera will analyze the image; if red- eye is detected, the image will be processed 1 Display the desired picture. 2 Select _ RED EYE REMOVAL 3 Press MENU/OK...
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£s_g ie _Se_ _s: iJ ayb;_<:< Create acropped copy ofthe current picture. 1Display the desired picture. 2Select [] CROP inthe playback 3 Use the zoom control to zoom desired portion is displayed. 4 Press MENU/OKto display a confirmation 5 Press MENU/OKagain to save the cropped Larger crops produce larger copies;...
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Rotate pictures taken intall o rientation monitor. Display the desired picture. 2 Select [] IMAGE ROTATE in the playback 3 Press the selector down to rotate the picture wise. 4 Press MENU/OK The picture automatically it is played back on the camera. _, Protected pictures can not be rotated.
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i_;_Arw:i ti'e _A_ :,¸ ,' _ _ _ k_ __ \A _ :Sllla Choose the transition between Option WIPE IChoose for a wipe transition SLIDE-IN Jlmages slide into the display. FADE-IN The next image fades in as the previous No transition between Remove opening or ending footage...
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Add e xisting footage tothe end o fthe current movie tocreate an edited copy. 1Display the desired movie. 2 Select [] MOVIE JOIN in the playback 3 Press the selector left or right to highlight 4 Press MENU/0K to add the highlighted resulting copy, or press DISP/BACK to exit without Both movies...
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_The Setup Menu llsing the Setup.Menu 1 Display the setup menu. 1.1 Press MENU/OK to display the menu for the cur- rent mode. 1.2 Pressthe selector left to highlight the tab for the current menu. 1.3 Pressthe selector down to highlight 1.4 Pressthe selector right to place the cursor in the setup menu.
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Setup MenuOptions Setthe cameraclock(18). Switch the camera clock instantly from your home time zone to the local time at your destina- tion when traveling. To specify the difference 1 Highlight _,_ LOCAL and press the selector right. 2 Use the selector to choose the time difference in increments of 15 minutes.
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Ti_e _et_p _em_ Reset all settings except fault values. 1 Highlight RESET and press the selector right to display a confirmation 2 Highlight OK and press MENU/0K If a memory card is inserted in the camera, this option ory card is inserted, this option ':!) All data including protected...
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New pictures are stored inimage files n amed using a four-digit number assigned by adding one to the last file number number is displayed during playback as shown at right. controls whether file numbering card is inserted or the current matted.
The S et_p Men_ Adjust the volume ofthe sounds (mute) todisable control sounds. Adjust the volume ofthe sounds todisable the shutter sound. Choose the sounds used for t he shutter, Adjust the volume for m ovie playback. Control the brightness ofthe display.
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Choose whether the display does not t ake e ffect during playback. Option The display dims to save power POWER SAVE ON seconds. ton halfway. POWERSAVE O FF Automatic Choose the length of time before the camera performed. Shorter times increase battery off manually.
Th_!_ _etup _er_u IfON is selected, selecting further magnifying the image. TheZoom Indicator DIGITAL ZOOM on DIGITAL ZOOM l; Digital zoom produces lower quality images than optical Select ON to save unprocessed Choose whether to display tool tips. Tatthe maximum optical zoom position will t rigger digital zoom, Optico/ zoom Optico/zoom...
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]iqe Sd:b_ pMe_q Choose avideo mode for c onnection toaTV. SECAM isnot s upported. Option Description Select this mode for connection to video devices in North America, the Carib- NTSC bean, parts of Latin America, and some East Asian countries. Select this mode for connection to video devices in the United Kingdom...
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_ptional Accessories The camera supports a wide range of accessories from FUJlFILM and other manufacturers. • Printing \__ USBcable (supplied) PictBridge-compotib/e • Computer Related USBcable (supplied) SDcard slotor card reader [ C°mp uter_ Available separately. FINEPIX XP20 Series •Audi°/Visual HD ployer _ SDXC cards not supported.
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AV-Cl: Use for viewing HDP-L1(requires HDMU cane,avaiUabUe HDP!ayers nect to a High Definition and movies from SD/SDHC memory accessories are available from FUJIFILM. For the lat- large-capacity NP-45A rechargeable as required. battery chargers can be purchased pictures on TV.
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for the Camera To ensure continued cautions. Storageand Use If the camera will not be used for an extended period, remove the battery and memory card. Do not store or use the camera in locations that are: • exposed to rain, steam, or smoke •...
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Cleaning_ Use a blower to remove dust from the protective glass covering the lens and LCD monitor, then gently wipe with a soft, dry cloth. Any remaining stains can be removed by wiping gently with a piece of FUJlFILM lens-cleaning paper to which a small amount of lens-cleaning fluid has been applied.
Water in the Camera Problem IThe b attery-chambercoverwas not fully closedbeforethe camerawas immersed,or was opened Waterinthe camera underwater: Take the camerato a FUJIFILM-authorized servicetechnicianfor repairs,Donot turn the cameraon, Power and Battery Problem Thecameradoesnot The battery is exhausted: Chargethe battery or inserta fully-chargedsparebattery (7),...
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Problem Chargingdoesnot start, IReinsertthe battery inthe correctorientationand makesurethat the chargerisplugged in (7), Chargingis slow, lChargethe battery at roomtemperature(vi), Thecharging lamplights, I" There is dirt on the batteryterminals: Cleanthe terminalswith a soft, dry cloth. but the battery doesnot • The battery has been charged many times: Thebattery hasreachedthe end of its charg- charge, ing ife, Purchase a new battery, fthe battery sti fai sto charge,contactyourFUJFLM deaer, Menus andDisplays...
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Problem Thecameradoesnot The subjectis closeto the camera:Selectmacromode(33), focus. The subject is far away from the camera: Ca ncelmacromode(33), The subject is not suited to autofocus: Usefocuslock(30), Macromode is not available Choose a different shootingmode(24), Intelligent Face Detection Choose a different shootingmode(24), is not available.
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Problem Someflashmodesare Thedesired flash mode isnot available in the currentshooting mode:Choose a different not available, shootingmode (24), The camera is in silent mode: Turnsilent modeoff ( Theflashdoesnot fully The subject is not in range ofthe flash: Position the subjectin range ofthe flash(I04), light the subject, The flash window is obstructed: Holdthe cameracorrectly(20), The protectiveglass covering the lens is dirty: Clean the glass(...
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Playback Problem Pictures aregrainy. Thepicturesweretakenwith a different makeor model of camera. Playback zoomis unavail- Thecurrentpictureis a resized copywith a sizeof [_]. able. Nosoundin movie Playback volume is too low: Adjust playback volume (80). The microphone was obstructed:Holdthe cameracorrectlyduring recording( playback. The speaker is obstructed:Holdthe cameracorrectlyduring playback(47).
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Temporarycamera malfunction: Remove and reinsertthe battery (9). The battery is exhausted: Chargethe battery (7) sponsive, Thecameradoesnot function as expected, Remove and reinsertthe battery ( Nosound, Turnsilent modeoff ( " Solution or inserta fully-chargedsparebattery 9), If the problempersists, c ontactyour FUJIFILM dealer, 77), i_ ¸Qi_i_T_ _a_c_i l!_c_i_tic...
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FOCUS ERROR Camera malfunction. Turnthe cameraoffand thenon again,taking carenot to touchthe lens. If TURN OFFTHECAMERA the message persists, c ontacta FUJIFILM dealer. ANDTURN ONAGAIN The memory cardor internal memory isnot formatted orthe memory card was for- matted in a computer or other device:Format thememorycard or internal m emoryusing...
_ictu resor inserta memorycardwith morefree space. FULL INSERT A NEWCARD Memory carderror orconnection error: Reinsertthe cardor turn the cameraoff andthen onagain. If the message persists, c ontacta FUJIFILM dealer. Not enough memory remaining to recordadditional pictures:Deletepicturesor insert WRITE ERROR a memorycardwith morefree space.
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Warning Thecamerahas runout of frame numbers(current frame number is999-9999), Formatthe FRAME NO,FULL memory cardand selectRENEW for [] to resetframe numberingto 100-0001,then selectCONTINUOUS (79). PRESS ANDHOLD THEDISPBUTTON TO An attempt was made to choosea flashmode or adjust the volume with the camerain silent mode, Exitsilent modebeforechoosinga flash modeor adjustingthe volume( DEACTIVATE SILENT MODE TOOMANYFRAMES...
Warning Nomemorycardinsertedwhen _ NOCARD card. m NOIMAGE Thesourceselected for Q COPY containsno images.Selecta differentsource. NOIMAGE The DPOF print order on the current memory cardcontainsmore than 999 images. Copythe DPOF FILEERROR _ictures to internal memoryandcreatea new printorder. CANNOT SETDPOF Thepicturecan not be printed usingDPOE CANNOTSET DPOF Moviescannot be printed usingDPOF.
and Tricks The following tips and tricks will help you get the most from your camera. Choose the following settings for improved • [] FACE DETECTION (_ • [] AF MODE (_ 66): [] • [] LED ILLUMINATOR • [] LCD MODE (_ 81): [] •...
When ON is selected for [] FACEDETECTION (_ 65), you carl: • Zoom inon faceswhen ZOOM (CONTINUOUS) is selected for [] IM- AGE DISP.(_ • Remove r ed-eyeby selecting ON for [] RED EYEREMOVAL 1_ 81). • Zoomin onfaces during slide shows 1_ 70) or by pressing tile selector down during playback.
Tips _nd Tdck_ • To photograph tile same scene both with and without tile flash, select _NATURAL&_. (_ 24). Usemulti4rame playback (_ 39) to compare the two shots. •To photograph subjects that are in motion, select [] TRACK- ING for IlnAF MODE (_ •To photograph poorlyqit subjects close to the camera, select ON for [] LED ILLUMINATOR(_ •To fine-tune brightness of a photograph, select PPROGRAM...
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Internal Memory/Memory The following table shows the recording time or number of pictures available at different image sizes. All fgures scene recorded, producing wide variations in the number of flies that can be stored. The number of exposures or length remaining may not diminish at an even rate.
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_pecifications Model Digital Camera FinePix XP20Series Effectivepixels 14,2million _,k3-in,square pixel CCD with primarycolorfilter Storage media • Internal memory(approx. 1 0MB) File system Compliantwith Design Rule for Camera File System(DCF), E xif2.3, and Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) Fileformat • Still pictures:E×if2.3JPEG (compressed) •...
Sensitivity Standard Metering 2S6-segment t hrough-the-lens (TTL) Exposurecontrol Programmed AE Exposurecompensation -2 EV- +2 EVin increments of_J_ EV Image stabilization Digital imagestabilization Shutter speed • AUTOmode:_/4 sJJ_,ooo s (combined mechanical and • Other modes:4s-_,_,ooos electronic s hutter) Continuous Upto 0,8 fps,max,3 frames Focus •...
Self-timer Off,2 sec.,I0 sec.,_._ (@UPLE T %ER),_.'._(GROUP T%ER) Flash Auto flash; effective range when sensitivity is set to AUTO is approx.70cm-3.1 m/2.2ft.- 10.1ft (wideangie),70cm-2.7 m/2.2 ft-8.8 ft. (telepho_o); effective range in macromode is approx.30cm-80 cm/O.9 ft-2.6 ft. Flashmode Auto,fill flash, off, slowsync (red-eye remova[ off); autowith red-eyeremoval,fill flashwith red- eyeremoval,off, slowsyncwith red-eyeremoval(red eyeremova[ on) LCD monitor 2.7-in., 230 k-dot color LCD monitor;frame coverage approx.96%...
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Power supply Battery life (approximate number of flames thatcan betaken with a fully charged battery) CIPA standard,measuredin I_1 (auto)modeusing battery suppliedwith cameraandSD mem- ory card, Note: Numberof shotsthat canbetakenwith battery vatieswith battery chargelevel andwill declineat low temperatures, Camera dimensions 99.2mmx 67.7mmx 23.1ram/3.9 in. x 2.6 in. x 0.9 in., excludingprojections (WxHxD) Camera weight Approx.148g/5.2 oz.,excluding battery,accessories, and memorycard...
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Nominalvoltage DC3,7V Nominalcapacity 720 mAh Operating temperature 0 °C- +40 °C/+32°F-+104 °F Dimensions (Wx H× D) 31,0mm x 39,6mm x 6,0 mm/1,2 in,x 1,6in, x 02 in, Weight Approx,15,5g/O,5oz, Rated input IOOV-240VAC,50/60 Hz Input capacity 6,0V (100W240VA) Rated output 4,2V DC, 5 50mA Supported batteries NP-45Arechargeable batteries Charging time...
• Notices • Specifications subject to change without notice FUJIFILM shall not be held liable for damages resulting from errors in this manual • Although the LCDmonitor is manufactured using advanced high precision technoP ogy, small bright points and anomalous colors may appear, particularly in the vicMty of text This is normal for this type of LCDmonitor and does not indicate a malfunc tion;...
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