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This manual will show you how to use your FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA FinePix S20 Pro correctly. Please follow the instructions carefully. BL00291-200 ( 1 )
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.
Contents Warning ... 2 IMPORTANT ... 2 EC Declaration of Conformity ... 3 Preface ... 6 Accessories included ... 7 1 Getting Ready ATTACHING THE LENS CAP AND STRAP ... 10 LOADING THE BATTERIES ... 12 INSERTING THE MEDIA ... 14 CHECKING THE BATTERY CHARGE ...
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Final 10-frame continuous shooting ... 51 Long-period continuous shooting with 1280 × 960 -pixel mode ... 52 EXPOSURE COMPENSATION ... 53 USING AE LOCK ... 54 MACRO (CLOSE-UP) ... 55 PHOTOGRAPHY INFORMATION ... 56 STILL PHOTOGRAPHY MENU STILL PHOTOGRAPHY MENU OPERATION (Important. Please read.) ... 57 STILL PHOTOGRAPHY MENU ...
Phase Alternation by Line, a color television system adopted mainly by European countries and China. I Exif Print (Exif ver. 2.2) Exif Print Format is a newly revised digital camera file format that contains a variety of shooting information for optimal printing. electronic Windows XP”...
Accessories included h 16 MB, xD-Picture Card™ (1) Included with: Anti-static case (1) h AA-size alkaline batteries (4) h Shoulder Strap (1) h Protective cover (2) h Metal strap clip (2) h Clip attaching tool (1) h Lens cap (1) h Lens cap holder (1) h A/V (audio-visual) cable (1) (plug (2.5 mm dia.) to pin-plug cable ×...
Flash control sensor Flash (P.45) External AF sensor Lens Macro (close-up photography) button (P.21, 55) Example of screen text display I Still photography mode Continuous shooting Self-Timer Macro Flash Zoom bar AF frame Focusing indicator marks Still photography mode Shutter speed AE lock Aperture setting display I Playback mode...
Getting Ready When attaching the strap to the camera, attach the metal strap clip to the camera before threading the strap through the clip. This description explains how to attach the strap using the clip attaching tool provided to make attaching the metal strap clip easier. (Numbers refer to the illustrations.) Clip attaching tool...
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Fastener Fastener lens cap holder Using the lens cap holder 1 Attach the lens cap cord by threading it through the metal strap clip near the terminal cover. 2 Attach the lens cap by pressing in on each side of the cap. Attach the lens cap cord to the camera to avoid losing the lens cap.
LOADING THE BATTERIES Compatible batteries h AA-size alkaline batteries (4) or AA-size Ni-MH rechageable batteries (4) (sold separately). Please use the same brand and grade AA-size alkaline batteries as those supplied with the camera. How to use the batteries h Never use the following types of batteries, as this could cause serious problems such as battery fluid leakage or overheating: 1.
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Pull on the battery cover to close it. 1 While pressing on the battery cover to push the batteries down, 2 slide the cover closed.
If an xD-Picture Card and a Microdrive are inserted at the same time, images will be recorded onto the media selected as the “MEDIA” (➡P.83). h Data cannot be copied between the two media types on the FinePix S20 Pro. xD-Picture Card...
How to replace the xD-Picture Card Push the xD-Picture Card into the slot and then slowly remove your finger. The lock is released and the xD-Picture Card is pushed out. CHECKING THE BATTERY CHARGE Turn the camera on and check that no battery level warning (“ screen.
Using BASIC OPERATION GUIDE the Camera GFlash release To use the flash, press the Flash pop-up button to release the flash. GChanging between the viewfinder (EVF) and the monitor (LCD) Pressing the “EVF/LCD” button toggles between the viewfinder and the LCD monitor. Use whichever mode is best suited to your shot.
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BASIC OPERATION GUIDE Using the menus 1Display the menu. Press the “MENU/OK” button. Command dial In Photography mode, turn the Command dial to select program shift and specify settings such as the shutter speed and aperture. : Exposure compensation Hold down the “ ”...
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Diopter adjustment dial Makes the image in the viewfinder easier to see. Set the dial to the position where the AF frame appears sharpest. DISP button Changes the screen display. Text displayed Photography Framing guideline displayed mode No text displayed FZ ring Adjusts the focus.
BASIC OPERATION GUIDE SHIFT button Holding down the “SHIFT” button for 1 second or longer displays the “SHIFT CONTROL” guide. By pressing one of the displayed button combinations, you can quickly and easily access the corresponding setting. The functions you can access vary depending on the current mode. The example below shows the procedure for Photography mode.
TAKING PICTURES ( AUTO MODE ) STILL PHOTOGRAPHY MODE Diopter adjustment dial 1 Set the Power switch to “ ”. 2 Set the Mode dial to “ ”. 3 Set the Focus mode selector switch to “S-AF”. h Focal range Wide-angle: Approx.
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TAKING PICTURES ( AUTO MODE ) STILL PHOTOGRAPHY MODE Zoom bar AUTO 2 5 0 2 5 0 F 5. 6 AUTO Using the FZ ring to adjust the zoom wide- angle Brace your elbows against your sides and hold the camera with both hands.
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AF frame AUTO AUTO Bebeep 2 5 0 2 5 0 F 5. 6 Click Support for a cable release Release socket Frame the shot so that the subject fills the entire AF 3 3 3 3 (Auto Focus) frame. If the subject is not in the AF frame, use AF/AE lock to take the picture (➡P.27).
No card inserted, card not formatted, incorrect format, card full, media error. i Lens operation error. Subjects not suitable for autofocus Though the FinePix S20 Pro uses an autofocus mechanism, it may have trouble focusing with the following subjects and situations: h Very shiny subjects such as a mirror or car...
AF/AE lock On the FinePix S20 Pro, when you press the Shutter button down half way, the focus and exposure settings are locked (AF/AE lock). If you want to focus on a subject that is off to one side of the image or set the exposure before you compose the final shot, lock the AF and AE settings then compose and take your picture.
TAKING PICTURES ( AUTO MODE ) STILL PHOTOGRAPHY MODE USING THE ZOOM ( OPTICAL ZOOM / DIGITAL ZOOM ) Zoom button wide- angle FZ ring Zoom bar display W W W W The position of the “ the zoom bar shows the zooming status. The area to the right of the separator indicates digital zooming, while the area to the left indicates optical zooming.
Still Images that can be viewed on the FinePix S20 Pro You can use this camera to play back still images recorded on a FinePix S20 Pro and still images (excluding some uncompressed images) that were recorded on a FUJIFILM digital camera that supports xD-Picture cards or Microdrives.
VIEWING THE IMAGES ( PLAYBACK ) PLAYBACK MODE Single-frame playback Playback zoom Zoom bar Pressing the Zoom button during single-frame playback zooms (enlarges) the still image. At that point, a zoom bar appears. h Zoom scales F, N 2832 × 2128 pixel images: Max. 18× 2048 ×...
PHOTO MODE STILL PHOTOGRAPHY ISO 1600 ISO P 250 250 F5.6 F5.6 Quality setting in High-sensitivity mode If you try to select a quality setting (➡P.32) other than “ mode, “ ” appears blinking and the quality cannot be changed. SENSITIVITY High-sensitivity photography ( 1600 ) 33...
The AF sensor The FinePix S20 Pro uses an external AF sensor (external-light passive phase difference AF) that features faster AF operation than previous models. The external AF sensor does not function when Macro mode, Super macro mode, the digital zoom, AREA or C-AF focusing is used or when “ADAPTER-YES”...
STILL PHOTOGRAPHY FUNCTIONS EXPOSURE ( SHUTTER SPEED AND APERTURE ) Exposure refers to the light that hits the CCD or the total amount of captured light and determines the brightness of the image. The exposure is determined by the combination of aperture and shutter speed. In AE (automatic exposure), the camera determines the correct exposure, allowing for factors such as the brightness of the subject and the sensitivity setting.
STILL 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.40-44, 67-68). Specifies all settings other than Quality, Sensitivity and FinePix COLOR on the camera.
I List of functions available in each mode Photography mode Function Auto flash mode Red-eye reduction Flash Forced flash Slow synchro Red-eye reduction+ slow synchro Macro/ Super macro AE lock Exposure compensation Focus mode (S-AF/MF/C-AF) Top 10-frame Auto bracketing Continuous Final 10-frame shooting Long-period (up to 40 frames)
STILL PHOTOGRAPHY FUNCTIONS AUTO SCENE POSITION 2 5 0 2 5 0 F 5. 6 S P S P This is the best mode for shooting portrait. Skin tones are Portrait shown beautifully and the overall tone is soft. This is the best mode for shooting scenery in daylight and provides crisp, clear shots of scenery such as buildings and Landscape mountains.
STILL PHOTOGRAPHY FUNCTIONS FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY Choose from 6 flash modes according to the type of shot. Suppressed flash ( EXCLUDING Set the Power switch to “ ”. Set the Mode dial to Still photography mode. Press the Flash pop-up button to pop-up the flash. h Effective flash range ( Wide-angle: Approx.
STILL PHOTOGRAPHY FUNCTIONS FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY AUTO 2 5 0 2 5 0 F 5. 6 AUTO AUTO AUTO 2 5 0 2 5 0 F 5. 6 Red-eye effect When using the flash to taken a picture people in low-light conditions, their eyes sometimes appear red in the picture.
Increasing the monitor brightness 3 3 3 3 AUTO 2 5 0 AUTO 2 5 0 F 5. 6 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.
STILL PHOTOGRAPHY FUNCTIONS Use manual focus for subjects that are not suitable for Auto focus or where you want the focus locked for a shot. 2 5 0 F 5. 6 2 5 0 P P Close range P P 2...
STILL PHOTOGRAPHY FUNCTIONS Use this button to take pictures of a moving subject. Using Continuous AF mode reduces the time required for focusing. I S O 2 0 0 I S O 2 5 0 F 5. 6 2 5 0 P...
STILL PHOTOGRAPHY FUNCTIONS O F F O F F 2 5 0 2 5 0 F 5. 6 P P 2 5 0 2 5 0 F 5. 6 Notes on using the Continuous shooting modes h Shooting continues for as long as you hold down the Shutter button. In Auto bracketing mode however, just press the Shutter button once to shoot 3 frames.
STILL PHOTOGRAPHY FUNCTIONS Long-period continuous shooting with 1280 × 960-pixel mode AUTO 2 5 0 2 5 0 F 5. 6 AUTO Focusing on a moving subject If you press the Shutter button down halfway to focus on the subject at the starting point A, the subject may no longer be in focus when it reaches point B where you want to take the shot.
STILL PHOTOGRAPHY FUNCTIONS 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. I S O 2 0 0 I S O Exposure compensation indicator 2...
STILL PHOTOGRAPHY FUNCTIONS USING AE LOCK Use this function to take pictures with the exposure locked for a particular subject. P 2 5 0 2 5 0 F 5. 6 2 5 0 F 5. 6 2 5 0 Set the Power switch to “ Set the Mode dial to “...
STILL PHOTOGRAPHY FUNCTIONS MACRO ( CLOSE-UP ) Select Macro mode to take close-up shots. AUTO 2 5 0 2 5 0 F 5. 6 AUTO Focal range Approx. 10 cm-80 cm Macro Approx. 1 cm-20 cm Super Macro Set the Power switch to “ Set the Mode dial to “...
STILL PHOTOGRAPHY FUNCTIONS If you cannot recall the current photography settings, you can check them by holding down the “INFO” button. Sensitivity FinePix COLOR Photometry White balance Sharpness Flash brightness Adjustment PHOTOGRAPHY INFORMATION 1 Set the Power switch to “ 2 Set the Mode dial to Still photography mode.
STILL PHOTOGRAPHY MENU SELF-TIMER PHOTOGRAPHY S E L S E L F- T I ME R E R O F F O F F O F F O F F A U T O A U T O Using the 2-second self-timer This is useful when you have the camera on a tripod and you want to avoid camera shake.
WHITE BALANCE WB A U T O O F F O F F A U T O A U T O AUTO: Automatic adjustment (shooting to show the ambience of the light source) : Custom white balance type 1 : Custom white balance type 2 : Shooting outdoors in fine weather : Shooting in shade ✽...
STILL PHOTOGRAPHY MENU STILL PHOTOGRAPHY MENU WB A U T O A U T O O F F O F F Click OVER OVER O V E R O V E R ーーーー F ーーー ーーーー ーーー P When the white balance is incorrect Adjust the white balance to match the external flash.
RECORDING MOVIES MOVIE MODE Changing the quality (movie size) setting (➡P.32). The available recording time for a video may decrease depending on the amount of free space on the media. Because a movie is recorded onto the media as it is saved, it cannot be recorded correctly if the camera suddenly loses power (if you open the battery cover or disconnect the AC power adapter).
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RECORDING MOVIES MOVIE MODE R E C R E C Notes on using Microdrives for movie shooting If the camera’s internal temperature rises too high, movie shooting stops to protect the media. Because Microdrives tend to generate heat (for mechanical reasons), long periods of continuous movie shooting may not be possible when the ambient temperature is high.
PLAYING BACK MOVIES PLAYBACK MODE P L A Y P L A Y S T O P S T O P P A U S E P A U S E I Playing Back Movies Control Playback/Pause Stop Fast forward/ Rewind Rewind Skip playback...
PLAYBACK INFORMATION PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS Quality mode Shutter speed Aperture setting display FinePix COLOR Sensitivity Flash ON/OFF Histograms A histogram is a chart showing the distribution of brightness in an image (horizontal axis: brightness; vertical axis: pixels). Optimal exposure : There is an ample distribution of pixels overall with a peak in the middle range. Overexposed : The number of highlight pixels is high with the distribution sloping upwards to the right.
Rewind Compatible voice memo files You can use your FinePix S20 Pro to playback voice memos recorded on this camera or voice memos up to 30 seconds long recorded onto a media using a FUJIFILM digital camera. PLAYING BACK VOICE MEMOS 1 Set the Power switch to “...
This section gives a detailed description of how to order your prints with the FinePix S20 Pro. On the FinePix S20 Pro, you can specify only one print per image in the DPOF settings. ✽ Note that some printers do not support date and time imprinting or specification of the number of prints.
SET-UP Settings I SET-UP menu options Settings Display IMAGE DISP. ON/OFF/PREVIEW (xD-Picture Card) MEDIA (Microdrive) POWER SAVE 2 MIN/5MIN/OFF FORMAT OFF/1/2/3 BEEP OFF/1/2/3 SHUTTER DATE/TIME ADAPTER YES/NO FRAME NO. CONT./RENEW CCD-RAW OFF/ON VIDEO SYSTEM NTSC/PAL USB MODE 1394 MODE 1394 DISCHARGE RESET USING THE SET-UP SCREEN...
SET-UP FRAME NO. ( frame number storage ) CONT. Formatted media used for both A and B. Directory number File number Frame number 2 1 0 2 0 0 4 1 0 : 1 0 A M 2...
USB setting (➡P.100). USB Mass Storage Driver Allows a digital camera to be used as USB Mass Storage (removable disk drive, card reader). FinePixViewer Allows you to display thumbnail lists of the images stored on your PC or in the camera, print the images individually or as an index, display the images at full size and perform some basic image processing.
5.2 INSTALLATION ON A Windows PC Pre-installation checklist To run this software, you must have the hardware and software described below. Check your system before you begin the installation. Compatible PCs Operating System Hard disk space Display ✽3 Internet connection ✽4 Sound functions ✽1 Models with a USB interface as a standard feature and one of the above operating systems preinstalled.
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Do not connect the camera to your PC until the software installation is completed. Install FinePixViewer as instructed in the Quick Start Guide. Launching the installer manually 1 Double-click the “My Computer” icon. ✽ Windows XP users should click “My Computer” in the “Start” menu. 2 Right-click “FINEPIX”...
5.3 INSTALLATION ON A Mac OS 9.0 TO 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. Compatible Mac Operating System Hard disk space Display ✽4 Internet connection Sound functions...
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The Installer setup screen appears. Click the [Installing FinePixViewer] button. For more information on what is installed, click the [Read Me First] button and [Using FinePixViewer] button. A message appears asking whether you want to continue with the installation. Click the [OK] button.
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5.3 INSTALLATION ON A Mac OS 9.0 TO 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.
5.4 INSTALLATION ON A Mac OS X Pre-installation checklist I Hardware and software requirements To run this software, you must have the hardware and software described below. Check your system before you begin the installation. Compatible Mac Operating System Hard disk space Display ✽2 Internet connection...
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5.4 INSTALLATION ON A Mac OS X FinePixViewer and RAW FILE CONVERTER LE are installed on Mac OS X. Turn your Macintosh on and start up Mac OS X. Do not launch any other applications. Insert the enclosed CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.
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Click the [Continue] button. The software is installed in the “Applications” folder on the disk you want to install in. Click the [Install (upgrade)] button. Enter your administrator name and password and then click the [OK] button. An installation progress window appears. (Installation may take several minutes) When you have completed the installation, click the [Restart] button.
Viewing Images 6.1.1 Using the AC power adapter ( sold separately ) Always use a FUJIFILM AC Power Adapter AC-5VH/AC-5VHS (➡P.106). Use the AC power adapter to avoid losing power at inconvenient times, such as when downloading photographed images to the computer. Using the AC power adapter also allows you to take pictures and play back images without worrying about depleting the batteries.
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Internet. Videoconferencing (“PictureHello”) is not supported on Macintosh computers. Connection is only possible with a FUJIFILM camera equipped with a “PC Camera” function. For more information on using the software, refer to “How to use FinePixViewer” in the HELP menu which was installed from the CD-ROM.
6.1 CAMERA CONNECTION USE AT DSC MODE Set a camera S E T − U P S E T − U P U S B M O D E U S B M O D E 1 3 9 4 M O D E 1...
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Set a computer Windows 98/98 SE/Me/2000 Professional/Macintosh The Windows CD-ROM may also be required during installation. In this event, change CD-ROMs as directed by the on-screen instructions. h FinePixViewer starts up. h A removable disk icon appears and you can use your PC to transfer files to and from the camera.
6.1 CAMERA CONNECTION 6.1.4 Disconnecting the camera Quit all applications (FinePixViewer etc.) that are using the camera. For a DSC connection, proceed to step Perform the steps shown below before you turn the camera off. This procedure differs depending on the operating system software (or PC) you are using. Windows 98/98 SE No PC operation is needed.
6.2 USING FinePixViewer 6.2.1 Mastering FinePixViewer For all information on FinePixViewer functions, refer to “How to Use FinePixViewer” in the Help menu for details. Macintosh h To read “How to Use FinePixViewer”... You must install Adobe Systems’ Acrobat Reader. See P.94 for information on installing Acrobat Reader.
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6.2 USING FinePixViewer 7 When the message appears, click the [OK] button. Check your selection carefully since the process cannot be cancelled once you click the [OK] button. i Automatic uninstallation begins. When uninstallation ends, click the [OK] button. Macintosh Only perform this operation when you no longer require the installed software or when the software was not installed correctly.
System Expansion Options eBy using the FinePix S20 Pro together with other optional FUJIFILM products, your system can be expanded to fill a wide range of uses. xD-Picture Card Microdrive (commercially available) < Print creation > PC Card Adapter DPC-AD...
Hyper-Utility Software HS-V2 Ver.2.0 (IEEE 1394 Interface) h This software allows you to convert CCD-RAW files shot on the FinePix S20 Pro to 16-bit TIFF files by specifying the conversion settings (tone curve, white balance, sharpness and color) and the output image size.
I Damage by Water or Sand The FinePix S20 Pro can be damaged on the inside and outside by water and sand. When you are at the beach or close to water, make sure that the camera is not damaged by water or sand.
Plug the connection cord plug securely into the DC input terminal of the FUJIFILM Digital camera. h Turn off the FUJIFILM Digital camera before disconnecting the cord from the FUJIFILM Digital camera’s DC input terminal. To disconnect, pull out the plug gently.
Procedure for discharging rechargeable Ni-MH batteries The “Discharging rechargeable batteries” function can only be used with Ni-MH batteries. The “Discharging rechargeable batteries” function should not be used with alkaline batteries as it will completely drain the battery charge. Use the “Discharging rechargeable batteries” function in the following situations: i When the batteries can only be used for a short time after being charged normally i When the batteries have not been used for a long period i When you purchase new Ni-MH batteries...
I Protecting Your Data h Images and movies may be lost or destroyed in the following situations. Please note that FUJIFILM assumes no responsibility for data that is lost or destroyed. 1. Removal of the memory card or turning the power off while the memory card is being accessed (i.e.,...
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.
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Turn the camera off and on again. If the message is still displayed, contact your FUJIFILM dealer. i The voice memo cannot be played back. i Contact your FUJIFILM dealer. Set CCD-RAW to OFF in SET-UP (➡P.83). DPOF printing cannot be used with this image format.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting i The batteries have run out. No power. i The batteries are loaded backwards. i The battery cover is not closed properly. i The AC power adapter plug has come out of the power outlet. Power cuts out during The batteries run out.
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(mini-B) correctly. i Turn the PC on. Briefly remove the batteries or disconnect the AC power adapter. Then reload the batteries or reconnect the AC power adapter and try again. If the message is still displayed, contact your FUJIFILM dealer. ”.
Specifications System Model Digital camera FinePix S20 Pro Effective pixels 6.2 million (S-pixel: 3.1million, R-pixel: 3.1million) pixels 1/1.7-inch Super CCD SR Total 6.7 million (S-pixel: 3.35 million, R-pixel: 3.35 million) pixels Storage media xD-Picture Card (16/32/64/128/256/512 MB) Microdrive (340 MB/1 GB)
Using EVF The number of available frames for battery operation given here is a guide to the number of consecutive shots that can be taken under FUJIFILM test conditions. i Batteries used: alkaline batteries bundled with the camera fully charged Ni-MH batteries...
AF/AE Lock: On the FinePix S20 Pro, 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.
Safety Notes h Make sure that you use your FinePix S20 Pro camera correctly, read these Safety Notes and your Owner’s Manual carefully beforehand. h After reading these Safety Notes, store them in a safe place. About the Icons The icons shown below are used in this document to...
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Do not use the charger to charge batteries other than those specified here. The charger is designed for Fujifilm HR- AA Ni-MH batteries. Using the charger to charge conventional batteries or other types of rechargeable batteries can cause the battery to leak fluid, overheat or burst.
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