FujiFilm FinePix4800Zoom Owner's Manual

FujiFilm FinePix4800Zoom Owner's Manual

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OWNER'S MANUAL
BL00007-200 ( 1 )
FinePix4800ZOOM correctly. Please follow the instructions carefully.

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  • Page 1 This manual will show you how to use your FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA OWNER’S MANUAL BL00007-200 ( 1 ) FinePix4800ZOOM correctly. Please follow the instructions carefully.
  • Page 2: Warning

    Notes on the Grant: To comply with Part 15 of the FCC rules, this product must be used with a Fujifilm-specified ferrite-core video cable, USB cable, and DC supply cord. For customers in Canada...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents 3 Advanced Features Photography Warning ... 2 Preface ... 6 ADVANCED FEATURES PHOTOGRAPHY ... 42 Camera Features and Accessories ... 7 I Photography mode specifications ... 42 Nomenclature ... 8 PHOTOGRAPHY MODE 1 Getting Ready Selecting the PORTRAIT PREFACE ... 15 Selecting the Language ...
  • Page 4: Preface

    U.S.A., Canada and Japan. print ordering Phase Alternation by Line, a color television system Conforms to the new standard for digital camera file system adopted mainly by European countries and China. ✽ Design rule for Camera File System...
  • Page 5: Nomenclature

    Nomenclature ✽ Refer to the pages in parentheses for more details. Shutter button Self- timer lamp (P.60) Strap mount (P.15) Microphone Flash control sensor Lens /Lens Cover Viewfinder Flash (P.52) Viewfinder lamp Viewfinder window Mode switch Power button DISP button A/V OUT(audio/visual out put) socket (P.41)
  • Page 6 Nomenclature Display Panel The display panel uses icons to show the camera’s operation status as an aid to the camera user. Use the 4-direction button as indicated by the displayed icons. Mode display 4-direction button setting display( ) Number of remaining shots ✽...
  • Page 7: Photography Mode

    Nomenclature Mode switch Mode switch (P.25 ,34) POWER button (P.22 ) Mode dial Continuous shooting ( P.46) Manual (P.45) Auto (P.25 ,43) Scene position (P.43) Movie (Video) (P.47) Example of Monitor Text Display: Shooting Photography Mode ( P.25) Photography Mode Macro Self-timer Manual focus...
  • Page 8: Getting Ready

    Nomenclature Cradle DIGITAL( USB) socket ( P.101 ) DC IN 5V(Power input) socket ( P.16) The Cradle The cradle is a powerful tool for expanding the functionality of your camera: When you are not using the camera, you can place it in the cradle to charge the battery (➡P.18). You can use the cradle's USB interface to quickly transfer image files to your PC (➡Card Reader Mode on P.102).
  • Page 9: Setting Up The Cradle

    See P.101 for information on connecting the cradle to your PC. Problems arising from the use of products other than genuine FUJIFILM products are not covered by your warranty. The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
  • Page 10: Charging The Battery

    Problems arising through the use of products other than genuine FUJIFILM products are not covered by your warranty. See P.114 for additional notes on the AC power adapter.
  • Page 11: Loading The Smartmedia

    Operation of this camera is only guaranteed when it switched on, the camera is automatically switched off to protect the SmartMedia. is used with FUJIFILM SmartMedia. The SmartMedia will not slide fully into the slot if it is Some 3.3V SmartMedia are labelled as “3V” or “ID”...
  • Page 12: Switching On And Off

    SWITCHING ON AND OFF You can check the remaining battery charge on the LCD monitor by pressing the “DISP” button to switch the LCD monitor on. ➀ Battery has ample charge. (No indicator displayed.) ➁ The battery is approximately half charged. ➂...
  • Page 13: Basic Photography

    SETTING THE DATE AND TIME ➀ ➁ The “SET–UP” screen reappears. Press the “MENU/OK” button to exit the settings screen. ➀ Use the “ ” button to select the desired item and then use the “ ” and “ ” buttons to correct the setting.
  • Page 14 TAKING PICTURES ( AUTO MODE ) Be careful to ensure that the lens, microphone and flash control sensor are not obscured by your hands or the camera strap. To zoom in on the subject, press “ To zoom out, press “ appears on the LCD monitor when you zoom in or out.
  • Page 15 TAKING PICTURES ( AUTO MODE ) To take the picture, press the shutter button down fully without lifting your finger off it. The camera beeps and takes the picture, and the data is then recorded. If you press the shutter button down fully in one motion, the shot is taken without the AF frame changing.
  • Page 16: Number Of Available Frames

    TAKING PICTURES ( AUTO MODE ) Number of Available Frames The number of available shots is displayed on the LCD monitor or display panel. See P.94 for information on changing the File size and Quality setting. At shipment, the default settings are “1M” (file size) and “NORMAL”...
  • Page 17: Framing Guideline Function

    USING AF/AE LOCK Keep holding the shutter button down halfway Continue to hold the shutter button down halfway. (AF/AE lock). Check that the AF frame on the Move the camera back to the original image and LCD monitor shrinks and that the shutter speed then fully press down on the shutter button.
  • Page 18: Viewing Your Images (Playback)

    Images That Can be Viewed on the FinePix4800 ZOOM You can use this camera to view (excluding some uncompressed data) images recorded on an FinePix4800 ZOOM or images recorded onto a 3.3V SmartMedia using a FUJIFILM FinePix series, MX series and DX series digital camera.
  • Page 19: Playback Zoom

    PLAYBACK ZOOM Zoom bar Pressing the “ ” or “ ” button during single-frame After you have zoomed in on your image, ➀ playback zooms in (enlarges) or out on a still image. Press the “DISP” button. ➁ Use the “ When you use this function, a zoom bar is displayed.
  • Page 20: Multi-Frame Playback

    MULTI-FRAME PLAYBACK Normal playback No text displayed Multi-frame playback ➀ In playback mode, the display shown on the Select a frame by using “ button to move the cursor (the orange box) to LCD monitor switches each time you press the the desired frame.
  • Page 21: Using A Tv Monitor

    ERASING SINGLE FRAME Press the “MENU/OK” button to erase the displayed image. When erasing is complete, the next image appears and the “ is displayed. Press the “ ” or “ ” button to display the image to be erased. If “...
  • Page 22: Advanced Features Photography

    Advanced Features ADVANCED FEATURES PHOTOGRAPHY Photography The Advanced Photography section introduces a range of camera functions that you can access by setting the Mode switch to “ ”. I Photography mode specifications Factory Accessible menu settings Photography mode default Self-timer (➡P.59) Auto (➡P.43) Voice captioning (➡P.61) Scene Position (➡P.43)
  • Page 23: Portrait

    PORTRAIT SCENE PHOTOGRAPHY MODE • • Portrait Use this mode for shots of people. Portrait mode Use this mode for shots taken in the evening or provides soft-tone images with natural skin at night. Night Scene mode gives priority to colors.
  • Page 24: Continuous Shooting

    CONTINUOUS SHOOTING PHOTOGRAPHY MODE Turn the Mode dial to set the mode. A “ you take pictures in this mode. The images are Continuous Shooting arranged from left to right in the order they were taken. To record the images, press the In this mode, the camera shoots up to 3 continuous “MENU/OK”...
  • Page 25: Photography Mode

    MOVIE ( VIDEO ) PHOTOGRAPHY MODE Shooting begins when you fully depress the shutter button. Zoom bar In Movie mode, the lens is locked at the wide- angle setting and only the digital zoom can be used. You can use “ ”...
  • Page 26: Audio Recording

    AUDIO RECORDING PHOTOGRAPHY MODE Turn the Mode dial to set the mode. The available audio recording time is shown in the top-right corner of the LCD monitor, while the Audio Recording elapsed recording time and the “ message are shown in the center of the LCD Use this mode to record up to 30 minutes of sound monitor.
  • Page 27: Flash Photography

    FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY Press “ Press the “ OPEN” button to pop up the flash. setting changes ( Effective flash range (for “ ”) you press “ Wide-angle: Approx. 0.2 m to 3.5 m (0.6 ft. to 11.5 ft.) Telephoto : Approx. 0.2 m to 2 m (0.6 ft.
  • Page 28: Forced Flash

    FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY S Slow Synchro Forced Flash Use this flash mode to photograph backlit This is a flash mode that uses a slow shutter scenes, such as a subject against a window or speed. This allows you to take pictures of people in the shade of a tree, or to obtain the correct at night that clearly show both your subjects and colors when you are shooting under lighting...
  • Page 29: Macro (Close-Up) Photography

    MACRO ( CLOSE-UP ) PHOTOGRAPHY This mode can be selected in the “ • • ” photography modes. Selecting Macro mode allows you to take close- up shots. Effective Photography Range: Approx. 20 cm – 80 cm (0.6 ft. – 2.6 ft.). The macro setting cannot be changed while you are using manual focus (➡P.65).
  • Page 30: Photography Menu

    PHOTOGRAPHY MENU OPERATION PHOTOGRAPHY MENU ➀ ➂ ➁ Switching Pages ➀ Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the menu. ➁ Use “ ” and “ ” to select the menu item and In “ “ ” and “ ” to change the setting. between menus.
  • Page 31: Voice Captioning

    SELF-TIMER PHOTOGRAPHY PHOTOGRAPHY MENU The self-timer lamp lights steadily for roughly 5 seconds and then blinks for another 5 seconds, after which the shot is taken. The time until the shutter releases is shown as a countdown bar on the LCD monitor and display panel.
  • Page 32: Auto Bracketing

    VOICE CAPTIONING PHOTOGRAPHY MODE ➀ ➁ ➀ Press the “MENU/OK” button to start recording When you have recorded 30 seconds of sound, the the voice captioning. “ ➁ During audio recording, the remaining time is To finish: Press the “MENU/OK” button. shown on the LCD monitor and the self-timer To re-record your comment: Press the “BACK”...
  • Page 33: White Balance

    WHITE BALANCE PHOTOGRAPHY MENU AUTO: Automatic adjustment This mode can be selected in the “ ” photography mode. Change the white balance setting when you want to take a picture with the white balance fixed for the surroundings and lighting conditions ✽...
  • Page 34: Sharpness

    MANUAL FOCUS PHOTOGRAPHY MENU PHOTOGRAPHY MENU Near Press “ ” ( ) to focus on a near subject and This mode can be selected in the “ “ ” ( ) to focus on a far subject. Use the LCD photography mode.
  • Page 35: Multi-Exp

    PHOTOGRAPHY MENU PHOTOGRAPHY MENU ( EXPOSURE COMPENSATION ) ( EXPOSURE COMPENSATION ) Subjects for Which Exposure Adjustment is Particularly Effective Guide to using + (positive) compensation Copying of printed text (black characters on white paper) (+1.5 EV) Backlit portraits (+0.6 EV to +1.5 EV) Very bright scenes (such as snowfields) and highly reflective subjects (+0.9 EV) Shots made up predominantly of sky.
  • Page 36: Photometry

    PHOTOMETRY PHOTOGRAPHY MENU AVERAGE The advantage of this mode is that the exposure tends not to change for different compositions or subjects. This mode is particularly effective for shots of people wearing black or white clothing and shots of scenery. This mode can be selected in the “...
  • Page 37: Movie (Video)

    The FinePix4800 ZOOM can play back movie files shot on an FinePix4800 ZOOM and movie files recorded on a 3.3V SmartMedia using a FUJIFILM digital camera. If you attempt to play back a movie that is longer than 80 seconds, the “...
  • Page 38: Playing Back Audio Recordings

    PLAYING BACK AUDIO RECORDINGS ➀ Use “ ” or “ ” to select a voice file. Press “ ➁ The LCD monitor shows the playback time. You cannot play back audio recordings using multi- frame playback. Use the “DISP” button to revert to normal playback.
  • Page 39: Playing Back Voice Captioning

    ” to play the voice captioning. Compatible Voice captioning Files The FinePix4800 ZOOM can play back voice captioning files recorded on an FinePix4800 ZOOM and voice captioning files up to 30 seconds long recorded on a 3.3V SmartMedia using a FUJIFILM digital camera. Control...
  • Page 40: Playback Menu

    ERASING SINGLE ALL FRAMES/FORMATTING PLAYBACK MENU • FRAME Erases only the selected file. Protected files (➡P.81, 83) are not erased. ALL FRAMES Erases all unprotected files. FORMAT Erases all the data and reformats (initializes) the SmartMedia for use with this camera. Formatting also erases protected files.
  • Page 41: Playback (Automatic Playback)

    PLAYBACK ( AUTOMATIC PLAYBACK ) PLAYBACK MENU ➀ Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the Use “ ➁ menu on the monitor. Press the “MENU/OK” button. The image frames are automatically advanced and played back. The Auto Power Off function does not operate during playback.
  • Page 42: Setting And Removing Protection For All Frames

    SETTING AND REMOVING SINGLE FRAME PROTECTION PLAYBACK MENU Use “ ” or “ ” to select the image to be protected. Press the “MENU/OK” button to protect the file. The “ To remove the protection, press the “MENU/OK” button again. If you do not want to protect any images, press the To protect another image, repeat the “BACK”...
  • Page 43: How To Specify Print Options

    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 SmartMedia. The recorded specifications include information on which frames are to be printed and how many prints of each frame are required.
  • Page 44: Dpof Date Setting

    DPOF DATE SETTING PLAYBACK MENU ➀ ➁ ➂ ➀ This function allows you to select whether or not Use “ ➁ the date of shooting is included on the print. Use “ ➀ Set the Mode switch to “ ”. OFF”.
  • Page 45: Dpof Review/Reset

    DPOF SET FRAME PLAYBACK MENU <To Apply the Settings> <To Cancel the Settings> When you have finished specifying the DPOF Pressing the “BACK” only cancels the setting for settings, always press the “MENU/OK” button to the currently selected frame. You cannot cancel confirm the settings.
  • Page 46: Dpof Reset All

    DPOF REVIEW/RESET PLAYBACK MENU PLAYBACK MENU To delete the print setting, display the image for which the setting is to be deleted and then press the “MENU/OK” button. When the print setting has been deleted, the next image appears with the “...
  • Page 47: Settings

    IN SETTINGS Settings The “Settings” chapter looks at functions available from “ menus. I List of settings When Shooting Still Images When Shooting Movies/Recording Audio FILE SIZE/QUALITY (P.94) SET–UP SET–UP LCD BRIGHTNESS (P.95) LCD BRIGHTNESS (P.95) I SET–UP menu options Factory Settings Display...
  • Page 48: Setting The File Size And Quality (Compression Ratio)

    SETTING THE FILE SIZE AND QUALITY ( COMPRESSION RATIO ) You can select any combination of 3 file size settings and 4 quality (compression ratio) settings according to the type of shot you want to take. To produce high-quality prints Use the largest possible image size and a low compression rate (FINE or NORMAL).
  • Page 49: Set-Up

    IMAGE DISPLAY SET–UP Preview Zoom This setting allows you to specify whether the photographed image is displayed after you take a picture. : The photographed image is automatically recorded without being displayed. POSTVIEW: The photographed image is displayed You can enlarge the preview to check the image for about 2 seconds and is then automatically recorded.
  • Page 50: Auto Power Save

    AUTO POWER SAVE SET–UP Once you enable this function, the monitor is When the camera is in sleep mode, pressing the temporarily switched off to reduce power shutter button down halfway brings the camera consumption (Sleep mode) if the camera is not back to full operational mode.
  • Page 51: Frame No. Memory

    FRAME NO. MEMORY SET–UP Formatted SmartMedia used for both Setting this function to “CONT.” makes file You can check the file number by viewing the management easier as it ensures that file names image. The last 4 digits of the 7-digit numbers in are not duplicated when images are downloaded the top right corner of the screen are the file to a PC.
  • Page 52: Connecting At Dsc Mode

    CONNECTING AT DSC MODE Set the “USB MODE” setting in the “SET–UP” menu to “DSC”. (➡P.92, 93) Check that the AC power adapter and the special USB cable are connected to the cradle. ➀ Load a SmartMedia containing photographed Install the software by referring to the images.
  • Page 53: Connecting At Pc-Camera Mode

    CONNECTING AT PC-CAMERA MODE Set the “USB MODE” setting in the “SET–UP” menu to “PC CAM” (➡P.92, 93). ➀ Open the connection socket cover on the bottom of the camera. ➁ Switch the camera off and place it in the cradle.
  • Page 54: Disconnecting From The Pc

    CAMERA CUSTOMIZING ➂ ➄ ➀ Download “FinePix4800Customizer” software from “http://home.fujifilm.com/products/digital/”. ➁ Install the software in “DSCSETUP” folder in the “FinePixViewer” folder on your PC. ➂ Load a SmartMedia that has available space and connect the camera (DSC mode) with the PC.
  • Page 55: System Expansion Options

    System Expansion Options e By using the FinePix4800 ZOOM together with other optional FUJIFILM products, your system can be expanded to fill a wide range of uses. FinePix4800 ZOOM Digital Camera SmartMedia ( USB ) Floppy Disk Adapter (FlashPath) ( Floppy disk drive )
  • Page 56: Notes On Using Your Camera Correctly

    Places subject to strong vibrations. cloth. If any soiling remains, apply a small amount of Places affected by smoke or steam. lens cleaning liquid to a piece of FUJIFILM lens Places subject to strong magnetic fields (such as cleaning paper and wipe gently.
  • Page 57: Notes On The Power Supply

    Store the battery in a cool, dry place. Storing the Always remove the battery from the digital camera or battery for long periods in a hot location can shorten battery charger when it is not being used.
  • Page 58: Ac Power Adapter

    Plug the connection cord plug securely into the DC input terminal of the FUJIFILM Digital camera. Temperature During Use 0°C to +40°C (+32°F to +104°F) Turn off the power switch of the FUJIFILM Digital camera before disconnecting the connection cord from the FUJIFILM Digital camera’s DC input Storage Temperature -10°C to +70°C (+14°F to +158°F)
  • Page 59: Warning Displays

    • Wipe the contact area on the SmartMedia soiled. with a soft dry cloth. • Camera faul. • Contact your FUJIFILM dealer. • The SmartMedia terminals are • Wipe the contact area on the SmartMedia soiled. with a soft dry cloth. It may be necessary to •...
  • Page 60 • Use a new SmartMedia. • The voice captioning cannot be played back. • Contact your FUJIFILM dealer. Use flash photography. However, a tripod should be used for some scenes and modes. Remove the protection.
  • Page 61: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting e If you think the camera is faulty, check the following once more Problem Cause No power. • The battery is exhausted. • The AC power adapter plug has come out of the power outlet. • The camera is not connected to the cradle correctly.
  • Page 62 Troubleshooting Problem Cause Can’t format the • The SmartMedia is write-protected. SmartMedia. The ERASE ALL function • The frame is protected. does not erase all the frames. Nothing happens when I • Camera malfunction. use the camera switches and dial. •...
  • Page 63: Specifications

    Optional Accessories: See P.109 – 110 ✽ These specifications are subject to change without notice. FUJIFILM shall not be held liable for damages resulting from errors in this Owner’s Manual. ✽ The LCD monitor on your digital camera is manufactured Battery Type No.
  • Page 64: Explanation Of Terms

    (image memory card, etc.) that allows you to The files can be played back as follows: specify which of the frames shot using a digital camera are Windows: Use the accessories supplied with the operating printed and how many prints are made of each image.
  • Page 65 This can cause a fire or electric shock. Do not and cause a fire or electric shock. disassemble. Contact your FUJIFILM dealer. Do not use the camera in the bathroom or shower. Do not use the batteries except as This can cause a fire or electric shock.
  • Page 66: Ec Declaration Of Conformity

    Take particular care when photographing infants and young childern. CAUTION Contact your FUJIFILM dealer to request internal cleaning every 2 years. EC Declaration of Conformity Name : Fuji Photo Film ( Europe ) G.m.b.H.
  • Page 67 Printed on recycled paper. 26 - 30, Nishiazabu 2 - chome, Minato - ku, Tokyo 106 - 8620, Japan FGS - 103104 - FG Printed in Japan...

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