FujiFilm FinePixF402 Owner's Manual
FujiFilm FinePixF402 Owner's Manual

FujiFilm FinePixF402 Owner's Manual

Fujifilm digital camera owner's manual finepixf402
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F402
Getting Ready
Basic Photography
Advanced Features
Photography
Advanced Features
Playback
Settings
Software Installation
7
Camera Connection
8
Using FinePixViewer
BL00182-200 ( 1 )

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  • Page 1 F402 Getting Ready Basic Photography Advanced Features Photography Advanced Features Playback Settings Software Installation Camera Connection Using FinePixViewer BL00182-200 ( 1 )
  • 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 USB cable and DC supply cord. For customers in Canada CAUTION This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES - 003.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Warning ... 2 z Forced Flash ... 33 Preface ... 6 b Suppressed Flash ... 34 Accessories ... 7 vSlow Synchro ... 34 Nomenclature/Attaching the strap ... 8 w MODE VIEWING YOUR IMAGES (PLAYBACK) ... 35 1 Getting Ready Fast Forwarding Images ...
  • Page 4: Preface

    If liquid crystal is swallowed Flush your mouth thoroughly with water. Drink large quantities Exif Print Format is a newly revised digital camera file format that contains a variety of shooting information for of water and induce vomiting. Then seek medical assistance.
  • Page 5: Nomenclature/Attaching The Strap

    Nomenclature ✽ Refer to the pages in parentheses for information on using the camera features. Shutter button Flash (P.32) Microphone Self-timer lamp (P.46) POWER switch (P.15) Attaching the strap Viewfinder window Flash control sensor Lens/Lens cover Viewfinder Viewfinder lamp (USB) socket DISP button Cradle connection socket...
  • Page 6: Getting Ready

    Front Indicator Operation of this camera is only guaranteed when it is used with FUJIFILM xD-Picture Card. Because xD-Picture Cards are small, they can be accidentally swallowed by small children. Be sure to store xD-Picture Cards out of the reach of small children.
  • Page 7 LOADING THE BATTERY AND xD-Picture Card Indicator 1Slide the battery cover out to open it. 2Insert the battery so that the indicators are Open the battery cover, move the battery aligned and the battery release catch is release catch aside and take out the battery. pushed aside.
  • Page 8: Charging The Battery

    DC IN 5V socket hCompatible AC power adapters AC-5VS/AC-5VHS/AC-5VH Use only the FUJIFILM products listed above. See P.111 for notes on using the AC power adapter. Only connect or disconnect the AC power adapter when the camera is switched off.
  • Page 9: Setting The Date And Time

    SETTING THE DATE AND TIME DATE/TIME DATE/TIME YYYY. YYYY.MM.DD .DD 2002 2002 .   1  .   1 .   1  .   1 12  :  00    AM   12  :  00    AM   OK BACK Once you have set the date and time, press the 1 Press “d” or “c” to select Year, Month, Day, “MENU/OK” button. Pressing the “MENU/OK” Hour or Minute.
  • Page 10: Selecting The Language

    SETTING THE DATE AND TIME Setting Explanation Switch the camera on and check that no battery Displays the date in the “year.month. YYYY.MM.DD level warning ( day” format. the LCD monitor. If no icon is displayed, there is Displays the date in the “month/day/ ample charge left in the battery.
  • Page 11: Basic Photography

    Basic BASIC OPERATION GUIDE Photography You’ve read the chapter on getting ready and the camera is now set up and ready to take pictures. The Basic Photography section explains the three basic steps of “taking pictures”, “viewing pictures” and “erasing pictures”. Master the basic steps by actually trying them out on the camera as you go. hSwitching between still photography, playback and movies...
  • Page 12: Mode

    TAKING PICTURES ( AUTO MODE ) MODE Set the Mode switch to “ ”. When you are taking shots using the viewfinder, you can make the battery last longer by pressing the “DISP” button to switch the LCD monitor off. (Note that you cannot switch the LCD monitor off in Macro mode.) Brace your elbows against your sides and hold the...
  • Page 13: I Viewfinder Lamp Display

    TAKING PICTURES ( AUTO MODE ) MODE Bebeep When you press the shutter button, the camera emits a short beep and takes the picture. The data is then recorded. 1/500 F3.2 1/500 F3.2 When you press the shutter button, there is a very short delay before the picture is actually taken.
  • Page 14: Number Of Available Frames

    TAKING PICTURES ( AUTO MODE ) MODE Number of Available Frames The number of available shots is displayed on the LCD monitor. See P.44 for information on changing the resolution. The default resolution “ ” set at shipment is I Standard number of shots per xD-Picture Card Because the amount of data recorded varies depending on the subject, the number of available shots may not decrease when recording ends, or may decrease by 2 frames.
  • Page 15: Framing Guideline Function

    USING AF/AE LOCK MODE Bebeep 1/500 F3.2 1/500 F3.2 Without moving the camera, press the shutter Continue to hold the shutter button down button down halfway (AF/AE lock). Check that halfway. Move the camera back to the original the AF frame on the LCD monitor has shrunk image and then fully press down on the shutter and the green viewfinder lamp has stopped button.
  • Page 16: Using The Zoom

    USING THE ZOOM MODE The digital zoom can only be used when the A “zoom bar” appears on the screen. If the Resolution (Quality) setting is “ ”, “ ”, “ ” or zoomed image is out of focus, pressing the “MOVIE”...
  • Page 17: Flash

    I FLASH MODE Blank Auto Flash Mode ( blank ) Use this mode for ordinary photography. The flash fires automatically as required by the You can choose from 5 flash modes according shooting conditions. to the type of shot. 1 Set the Mode switch to “ ”.
  • Page 18: Suppressed Flash

    Card. Still images that can be viewed You can use this camera to view still images recorded on the FinePix F402 or still images (excluding some uncompressed images) recorded on a FUJIFILM digital camera that supports xD-Picture Cards. 100−0009 100−0009...
  • Page 19: Multi-Frame Playback

    MULTI-FRAME PLAYBACK MODE Text displayed No text displayed Multi-frame playback In playback mode, the display shown on the LCD monitor switches each time you press the “DISP” button. Press the “DISP” button until the multi-frame playback screen (9 frames) appears. 1 Select a frame by using “d”, “c”, “a”...
  • Page 20: Saving Trimmed Images

    PLAYBACK ZOOM MODE Saving Trimmed Images DISP ZOOM ZOOM TRI TRIMMING MING OK Check the size of the image being saved and then press the “MENU/OK” button. The trimmed image is added as a separate file in the last frame. After using playback zoom, press the “MENU/OK”...
  • Page 21: Advanced Features Photography

    ERASING SINGLE FRAME MODE 100ー0049 100ー0049 FRAME FRAME Pressing the “MENU/OK” button erases the frame (selected file) displayed. When erasing is complete, the next image appears and the ERASE OK? ERASE OK? “ § YES YES OK BACK NO NO Press “d” or “c” to view the frame (selected file) you want to erase.
  • Page 22: Photography Menu Operation/Photography Menu Options

    PHOTOGRAPHY MENU OPERATION/PHOTOGRAPHY MENU OPTIONS Photography Menu Operation 1Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the menu. 2Use “d” or “c” to select the menu item and “a” or “b” to change the setting. 3Press the “MENU/OK” button to confirm the selection.
  • Page 23: Photography Menu

    y SETTING QUALITY MODE PHOTOGRAPHY MENU QUALITY QUALITY 4M・N 4M・N 20 39 2M 2M 1M         49 1M         49 0.3M        122 0.3M        122 <Examples> hTo print at A5 size or larger This mode can be selected in the “ ”, “ ” still ✽ Select “F” (FINE) for better image quality and photography modes.
  • Page 24: Tcontinuous Shooting

    = SELF-TIMER PHOTOGRAPHY PHOTOGRAPHY MENU The self-timer lamp lights steadily for roughly 5 A counter on the LCD monitor counts down the seconds and then blinks for another 5 seconds, time until the shot is taken. after which the shot is taken. Self-timer mode is automatically cancelled after each shot.
  • Page 25: Sensitivity

    f SENSITIVITY PHOTOGRAPHY MENU High-sensitivity photography (800 or 1600) ISO ISO 1600 1600 800 800 400 400 200 200 This mode can be selected in the “ ” photography mode. Use this setting when you want to take bright pictures indoors without using a flash or when When a high sensitivity (800 or 1600) is set, you want to use a fast shutter speed (to prevent “...
  • Page 26: Ev (Exposure Compensation)

    d EV ( EXPOSURE COMPENSATION ) PHOTOGRAPHY MENU EV EV +0.6 +0.6 +0.3 +0.3 Guide to using + (positive) compensation  0 h Copying of printed text (black characters on −0.3 −0.3 white paper) (+1.5 EV) h Backlit portraits (+0.6 EV to +1.5 EV) h Very bright scenes (such as snowfields) and highly reflective subjects (+0.9 EV) h Shots made up predominantly of sky...
  • Page 27: Tmovie (Video)

    T MOVIE ( VIDEO ) MODE Set the Mode switch to “ ”. The available shooting time and the “ This mode allows you to shoot movies up to 60 message are shown on the LCD monitor. seconds (at the setting) or 240 seconds (at the setting) with sound.
  • Page 28: Resolution Settings For Movies

    T MOVIE ( VIDEO ) MODE REC REC 28s 28s During shooting, a timer in the top-right corner of the LCD monitor counts down the remaining time. If you press the shutter button once more during shooting, shooting ends and the movie is recorded onto the xD-Picture Card.
  • Page 29: Advanced Features Playback

    Advanced PLAYING BACK MOVIES ( VIDEO ) MODE Features Playback 100−0009 100−0009 PLAY PLAY  4/22/2002  4/22/2002 1Set the Mode switch to “ ”. 1 Press “b” to play the movie. 2Press “d” or “c” to select a movie file. 2 The LCD monitor shows the playback time and a playback progress bar.
  • Page 30: Playback Menu

    ERASING SINGLE ALL FRAMES/FORMATTING • PLAYBACK MENU 1Set the Mode switch to “ ”. 2Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the menu screen. Use “d” or “c” to select “ Note that mistakenly erased images cannot be recovered. You should copy important files that you do not want to be erased to your computer or other media.
  • Page 31 p ERASING SINGLE ALL FRAMES/FORMATTING • PLAYBACK MENU FRAME ALL FRAMES 100−0009 100−0009 FRAME FRAME ERASE OK? ERASE OK? OK YES YES NO BACK Pressing the “MENU/OK” button erases all the 1Use “d” or “c” to select the file to be erased. unprotected files.
  • Page 32: Protecting Images Frame/All

    PROTECTING IMAGES FRAME/ALL PLAYBACK MENU 1Set the Mode switch to “ ”. 2Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the menu screen. Press “d” or “c” to select “ Protection is a setting that prevents images from being accidentally erased. However, “FORMAT” erases all images, regardless of a “PROTECT ALL”...
  • Page 33 PROTECTING IMAGES FRAME/ALL PLAYBACK MENU FRAME SET/RESET 100ー0009 100ー0009 FRAME SET/RESET FRAME SET/RESET PROTECT OK? PROTECT OK? OK BACK To remove the protection, press the “MENU/OK” 1 Press “d ” or “c ” to select the file to be button again. protected. 2 Press the “MENU/OK” button to protect the file currently displayed.
  • Page 34: How To Specify Print Options (Dpof)

    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 35 i DPOF SET FRAME PLAYBACK MENU DPOF DPOF OK DATE ON DATE ON 1Press “a” or “b” to select “DDATE”. 1Press “a” to select “OK”. 2Press “d” and “c” to select “DATE ON” or 2Press the “MENU/OK” button. “DATE OFF”. The selected setting is then valid for all frames with DPOF settings.
  • Page 36: Settings

    i DPOF SET FRAME PLAYBACK MENU 100−0009 100−0009 DPOF DPOF TOTAL/005 TOTAL/005 FINISH OK? FINISH OK? OK BACK If you select a frame for which DPOF settings have already been specified, the “ message appears. Pressing the “MENU/OK” button erases all of the DPOF settings already specified for each frame.
  • Page 37: Using Set- Up

    g USING SET– UP OPTION OPTION SET−UP SET−UP LCD BRIGHTNESS LCD BRIGHTNESS AUTO AUTO MANUAL MANUAL The options in the SET–UP screen can be 1Press “a” or “b” to select a menu option and specified in the “ ” Photography, “ ” Playback then press “d”...
  • Page 38: Set-Up

    Power switch to the OFF position 1 briefly and then back to ON 2. 6 Software Installation 6.1 The Software Components USB Mass Storage Driver Allows a digital camera to be used as USB Mass Storage (removable disk drive, card reader). Connect the camera with “DSC” selected as the USB setting (➡P.88).
  • Page 39: Installation On A Windows Pc

    4. The Setup screen appears. Click the 6.2 Installation on a Windows PC [Installing FinePixViewer] button. ✽ For more information on what is installed, click the 6.2.1 Load the CD-ROM into your PC Do not connect the camera to your PC until the software installation is completed.
  • Page 40 2. A confirmation message appears asking whether you want to continue with the installation. Click the [OK] button. 3. The software version is checked. If the window shown below appears, click the 3 Check the installation destination folder and then [OK] button to uninstall the software.
  • Page 41: Installation On A Mac Os 8.6 To 9.2

    12. After you restart your PC, install DirectX as 15. Proceed with the installation as directed directed by the on-screen instructions and by the on-screen instructions. then restart your PC again. If the latest I To install Acrobat Reader later... version of DirectX is already installed on your PC, this installation is not performed.
  • Page 42 6. Select the installation destination for 7. Install QuickTime as directed by the on- FinePixViewer and ImageMixer VCD for screen instructions and then restart your FinePix. Macintosh. ✽ If you have already installed QuickTime version 1 Click the [Open] button to open the installation destination folder.
  • Page 43: Installation On A Mac Os X

    4. Click the “ 6.4 Installation on a Mac OS X 6.4.1 From FinePixViewer installation to restart Only FinePixViewer is installed on Mac OS X. NOTE AVI movies cannot be played back on version 10.0.4. 1. Switch your Macintosh on and start up Mac OS X.
  • Page 44: Camera Connection

    If the power cuts out during data transmission, supported on Macintosh computers. the data will not be transmitted correctly. Always ✽ Connection is only possible with a FUJIFILM camera use the AC power adapter when connecting the equipped with a “PC Camera” function.
  • Page 45: Use At Dsc Mode

    7.2 Use at DSC mode (USB) socket SET−UP SET−UP 5. Switch your PC on. 6. Use the special USB cable to connect the ON ON POSTVIEW POSTVIEW camera to your computer. POWER SAVE POWER SAVE 2 MIN 2 MIN 7. Switch the camera on. USB MODE...
  • Page 46: Use At Pc-Cam Mode

    I When FinePixViewer is not included Windows XP in the list of actions to perform 1. The “Found New Hardware” help message Select “Take no action” and then select the “Always appears in the bottom-right corner of your do the selected action” checkbox. (This checkbox screen.
  • Page 47 I Camera Operation I PC Operation 1. FinePixViewer automatically starts up and the PictureHello window opens (Windows only). i When the camera and computer are exchanging data, the self timer lamp blinks and the viewfinder lamp blinks alternately green and orange. i “PC CAM”...
  • Page 48: Disconnecting The Camera

    7.4 Disconnecting the Camera Windows 98/98 SE No PC operation is needed. Windows Me/2000 Professional/XP 1. Right-click the removable disk icon in the “My Computer” window and select Eject. This step is only required in Windows Me. 1. Quit all applications (FinePixViewer etc.) that are using the camera.
  • Page 49: Using Finepixviewer

    8 Using FinePixViewer 8.1 Saving Images on Your Computer and viewing images This section gives a brief overview of how to use Mac OS 8.6-9.2 FinePixViewer. Refer to these instructions while you are using FinePixViewer. 1. Connect the camera to your computer in DSC mode (➡P.88).
  • Page 50: Using The Finepix Internet Service

    8.3 Using the FinePix Internet Service 8.3.2 User Registration I For Windows and Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2 NOTE Mac OS X users should refer to P.100. NOTE Using FinePixViewer also allows you to access the Your user ID and password are very important. Make FinePix Internet Service via the Internet.
  • Page 51 5. Enter the required information in the user Once you complete the registration, a confirmation E-mail is sent. Wait a few moments until the registration page. message is sent. I For Mac OS X To use the FinePix Internet services, users must first register.
  • Page 52: Mastering Finepixviewer

    8.4 Mastering FinePixViewer For more information on FinePixViewer functions not fully explained in this manual, refer to “How to Use FinePixViewer” in the Help menu for details. I To read “How to Use FinePixViewer”... You must install Adobe Systems’ Acrobat Reader. See P.80 for information on installing Acrobat Reader.
  • Page 53: System Expansion Options

    FinePixViewer folder to the Trash. Then click “Empty Trash” in the “Special” menu. System Expansion Options e By using the FinePix F402 together with other optional FUJIFILM products, your system can be expanded to fill a wide range of uses. FinePix F402...
  • Page 54: Accessories Guide

    For information on how to attach and use the accessories, refer to the instructions provided with the accessory used. Visit the FUJIFILM web site for the latest information on camera accessories. http://home.fujifilm.com/products/digital/index.html h xD-Picture Card These are separately available xD-Picture Card cards.
  • Page 55: Notes On Using Your Camera Correctly

    In contact with chemicals such as pesticides or next to FUJIFILM lens cleaning paper and wipe gently. rubber or vinyl products for long periods of time. h Do not scratch hard objects against the lens, LCD...
  • Page 56: Ac Power Adapter

    Do not bring the battery close to a flame or throw it AC Power Adapter Use only the AC-5VS/AC-5VHS AC Power Adapter with your FinePix F402 Digital Camera. The use of other AC power adapters may result in damage to your camera.
  • Page 57: Notes On The Xd-Picture Card

    Data may be lost or destroyed in the following fingerprints, etc.), wipe it clean with a soft, dry cloth. situations. Please note that FUJIFILM assumes no h Clean the memory card with a soft dry piece of cloth responsibility for data that is lost or destroyed.
  • Page 58: Warning Displays

    It may be necessary to format the xD-Picture Card. If the error message is still displayed, replace the xD-Picture Card. i Contact your FUJIFILM dealer. i Wipe the contact area on the xD-Picture Card with a soft dry cloth. It may be necessary to format the xD-Picture Card.
  • Page 59: Troubleshooting

    Warning Displays Warning Displayed Explanation Prints were specified for more than 1000 frames in the DPOF frame settings. Camera malfunction or fault. The lens cover is faulty. Troubleshooting Remedy Troubleshooting Tried to charge the battery The maximum number of frames for which but the self-timer lamp prints can be specified on the same xD-Picture does not light.
  • Page 60 Troubleshooting e If you think the camera is faulty, check the following once more Troubleshooting Possible causes No photograph is taken i The xD-Picture Card is damaged. when the shutter button is i The Auto Power Off function has switched pressed.
  • Page 61: Explanation Of Terms

    DPOF is a format used for recording information on a storage media (image memory card, etc.) that allows you to specify which of the frames shot using a digital camera are printed and how many prints are made of each image.
  • Page 62: Specifications

    Aperture: F3.2/F8 (automatically selected) System h Focus: TTL contrast-type, Auto focus h Model: Digital camera FinePix F402 h Focus distance: f = 6.0 mm h Number of effective pixels: 2.1million pixels (Equivalent to 39 mm on a 35 mm camera)
  • Page 63: Safety Notes

    Ready for disconnection ✽ 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 using advanced high-precision technology. Even so, small bright points and anomalous colors (particularly around text) may appear on the monitor.
  • Page 64 WARNING Do not use the charger to charge battery other than those specified here. The charger is designed for Fujifilm NP-40 battery or HR-AA Ni-MH batteries. Using the charger to charge conventional battery or other types of rechargeable battery can cause the battery to leak fluid, overheat or burst.
  • Page 65: Ec Declaration Of Conformity

    Failure to do so can cause a fire or electric a fire or electric shock. shock. h Contact your FUJIFILM dealer to request When charging ends, unplug the charger from the power socket. Leaving the charger plugged into the power socket can cause a fire.
  • Page 66: Important

    End User License Agreement This End User License Agreement (“Agreement”) is an agreement between Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd. (“FUJIFILM”) and you, which sets forth the terms and conditions of the license granted for you to use the software provided by FUJIFILM.
  • Page 67 Printed on recycled paper. 26 - 30, Nishiazabu 2 - chome, Minato - ku, Tokyo 106 - 8620, Japan FGS - 204108 - FG Printed in Japan...

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