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  • Page 1 User’s Manual B - 011015...

  • Page 2: Brief Description

    Brief Description This Digital Camera iX-100 is a simple, easy-to-use digital camera. The USB cable and SmartMedia supplied with the camera make it easy for you to download images to your PC. You can also use the video output function to view your images on a TV. The bundled “ArcSoft PhotoImpression3.0”...

  • Page 3: Package Contents

    After purchasing this product, be sure to check that Package Contents the package contains all the items listed below. Camera LR6 AA-size alkaline Strap User’s manual, Quick start guide, Warranty card Every effort has been made to ensure that this product is complete.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Brief Description ... 2 Package Contents ... 3 Safety Notes ... 6 Notes on Using Your Camera Correctly ... 7 Notes on the Power Supply ... 8 Notes on the SmartMedia™ ... 9 Nomenclature ... 11 Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) ... 13 Camera GETTING READY ATTACHING THE STRAP ...
  • Page 5 For Macintosh ... 54 UNINSTALLING THE SOFTWARE ... 57 DOWNLOADING IMAGES TO A PC ... 58 Using the USB Cable ... 58 Using My iX-100 Camera ... 59 Using iX-100 Camera ... 59 Using iX-100 Twain Driver for Windows only ... 62 USING PhotoImpression3.0 ...

  • Page 6: Safety Notes

    Safety Notes To ensure that you use your camera correctly, read these Safety Notes and your User’s Manual carefully beforehand. The warnings given here provide important safety information and should be observed at all times. I The icon shown below is used in this document to indicate the severity of the injury or damage that can result if the information indicated by the icon is ignored and the product is used incorrectly as a result.

  • Page 7: Notes On Using Your Camera Correctly

    Copyright Image recorded using your digital camera system cannot be used in ways that infringe copyright laws without the consent of the owner, unless intended only for personal use.

  • Page 8: Notes On The Power Supply

    hCleaning Your Camera h Use blower brush to remove dust from the lens, LCD or viewfinder as these surfaces, and then wipe lightly with a soft, dry cloth. h Do not scratch hard objects against the lens, LCD or viewfinder as these surface are easily damaged. h Clean the body of the camera with a soft, dry, cloth.

  • Page 9: Notes On The Smartmedia

    use batteries of different types or brands together. h When replacing the batteries, always fit 2 new batteries. Here, ‘new batteries’ refers to either recently purchased unused alkaline batteries. h In cold locations (at temperatures of +10°C or below), battery performance deteriorates and the time for which they can be used shortens markedly.
  • Page 10 h Never remove the SmartMedia or switch the camera off during data recording, during data deleting (SmartMedia formatting). These actions could result in damage to the SmartMedia. h Use only the SmartMedia specified for use with the camera. The use of other SmartMedia could damage the camera.

  • Page 11: Nomenclature

    Nomenclature Flash (P.25) Self-timer lamp (P.28) Viewfinder window (P.23) Lens Shooting distance selector switch (P.24) Battery cover (P.15) Tripod mount socket(P.58) Video output socket(P.36)
  • Page 12 Power button (P.18) QUALITY button (P.26) Viewfinder lamp (P.23) Viewfinder (P.23) Liquid crystal display (P.13) SmartMedia slot cover(P.16) Flash button (P.25) MODE button(P.27) Shutter button (P.23) Strap lug(P.14) SmartMedia slot (P.16)

  • Page 13: Liquid Crystal Display (Lcd)

    Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Mode Number of Available Shots (001-999), etc. Battery Status SmartMedia is loaded/unload q Still Image Mode t Movie Mode Close-up Mode Flash Mode Auto Flash a Forced Flash s Flash-off Quality (Image Quality) See page Self-timer Mode P.23, 33, Digital Telephoto Mode Video Output Format...

  • Page 14: Attaching The Strap

    ATTACHING THE STRAP Do not use a strap made for cellular phones or similar electronic products. P o i n t These straps are usually too light or weak to hold your camera securely. For safety, use only straps designed for cameras.

  • Page 15: Loading The Batteries

    LOADING THE BATTERIES ICompatible batteries Use LR6 AA-size alkaline batteries (2). h When loading the batteries into the camera, ensure that the battery polarity P o i n t (= and -) is as indicated on the camera. h The operating lives of alkaline batteries vary between brands and the life of batteries you purchase may be shorter than the alkaline batteries provided with...

  • Page 16: Loading The Smartmedia

    LOADING THE SmartMedia Ensure that camera is switched off ! Supported SmartMedia and Standard No. of Available Shots ✽ Operation of this camera is only guaranteed when it is used with FUJIFILM SmartMedia. QUALITY (Image quality) SmartMedia 16MB 32MB 64MB...

  • Page 17: Removing The Smartmedia

    Removing the SmartMedia h Ensure that camera is switched off ! Never remove the SmartMedia while the camera is still switched on. P o i n t Write-Protecting SmartMedia Affixing a write-protect sticker to a SmartMedia makes it impossible to record or delete images on the SmartMedia or format the SmartMedia.

  • Page 18: Switching On And Off

    k SWITCHING ON AND OFF h Pressing the k Power button switches the camera on and off. Switching the camera on allows you to check the remaining battery charge and P o i n t ascertain whether a SmartMedia is loaded in the camera.

  • Page 19: Smartmedia Status

    SmartMedia Status Description A SmartMedia card is loaded. A SmartMedia is write-protected. ✽ If the beep tone is switched on (/P.33, 45), the camera emits a beep. If you load a SmartMedia into your camera correctly and the “y” icon does P o i n t not appear, wipe the contact area (gold- colored section) of the SmartMedia with...

  • Page 20: Guide To Camera Operations

    GUIDE TO CAMERA OPERATIONS TAKING PICTURES Using camera q Still Image Mode (/P.22) Shooting Distance Selection (/P.24) j Normal Mode p Close-up Mode Flash Mode Selection (/P.25) Auto Flash a Forced Flash s Flash-off Quality Selection (/P.26) u/i/o Mode Selection (/P.27) w Self-timer Mode (/P.28) g Digital Telephoto Mode (/P.29) t Movie Mode (/P.30)
  • Page 21 Using camera & TV Delete the selected frame (/P.41) Delete all (/P.42) Format (/P.42) Refer to Refer to “Connecting to a TV” (/P.36) You can check your images on the TV as you select the frames to be deleted. SETTINGS Using camera Video Output Format (/P.33) Beep Tone Setting (/P.33)

  • Page 22: Taking Pictures

    qTAKING PICTURES Switch the camera on. h Focal range: Approx. 1.0 m to infinity h For normal photography, check that the shooting distance selector switch is P o i n t set to j (/P.24). h For close-up photography, set the shooting distance selector to p (/P.24).

  • Page 23: Viewfinder And Viewfinder Lamp Display

    When you press the shutter button, the camera taking the picture. The image is then recorded and the number in the counter decreases. h You can change the counter display format (/P.33). h The number of shots may increase or decrease slightly depending on the P o i n t type of subject.

  • Page 24: Jp Selecting The Shooting Distance

    SELECTING THE SHOOTING DISTANCE ( You can take close-up pictures by setting the shooting distance selector switch to p. h Focal range: Approx. 20-30 cm Mode Description The camera is ready for normal photography. The “p” icon is not displayed on the LCD (/P.22). The “p”...

  • Page 25: Selecting The Flash Mode

    SELECTING THE FLASH MODE You can select the flash mode in response to various subjects. h Effective flash range: Approx. 0.8-2.0 m Mode Description The flash fires automatically as required Auto by the shooting conditions. Flash h Use this mode for ordinary photography. The flash fires in bright conditions as well as dark conditions.

  • Page 26: Selecting The Quality Mode

    SELECTING THE QUALITY MODE (IMAGE QUALITY) You can select the appropriate quality for your shots. The number of available shots varies depending on the selected quality setting, and the number of available shots shown by the counter increases or decreases accordingly. IQuality (Image Quality) Select “u”...

  • Page 27: Selecting The Mode

    SELECTING THE MODE The m button allows you to select from a range of shooting modes to suit your subject and to modify camera settings or delete images. Mode Still Image Mode Self-timer Mode Digital Telephoto Mode Self-timer & Digital Telephoto Mode Movie Mode which allows you to shoot up to 90 seconds of...

  • Page 28: Self-Timer Mode

    w Self-timer Mode In this mode, a timer runs for roughly 10 seconds before the shutter is released. Use this mode for shots such as photographs of yourself. Compose the picture and press the shutter button. To stop the self-timer once it has started running, press the m button.

  • Page 29: Digital Telephoto Mode

    Digital Telephoto Mode This mode allows you to enlarge (approx. 2x) the central portion of the viewfinder image. h The quality (image quality) setting is automatically switched to “o” (640 x 512 pixels). This setting cannot be changed. Because you cannot use the viewfinder to check the resulting shot, you cannot P o i n t accurately determine the area that is...

  • Page 30: Movie Mode

    t Movie Mode This mode allows you to shoot up to 90 seconds of movie at a time. h Movie format: QuickTime movie, MOV format 160 × 120 pixels 10 frames per second Without sound When you start shooting, the counter displays the elapsed shooting time (in seconds).

  • Page 31: Viewing Movies

    If you press the shutter button during shooting, shooting ends and the movies recorded onto the SmartMedia. Once the remaining time runs out, movie recording automatically stops and the P o i n t movie is stored on the SmartMedia. There are 2 ways to view your movies.

  • Page 32: Set Mode

    Set Mode (Video Output Format/Beep Tone Setting/Counter Display Format/Delete) Set mode allows you to select the video output format, beep tone on and off, counter display format and to delete images. Power off Return to“ To “Counter Display Format” To “Video Output Format /Beep Tone Setting”...

  • Page 33: Video Output Format/Beep Tone Setting

    Video Output Format/Beep Tone Setting This setting allows you to select the video output format and beep tone on and off. Description This stands for Phase Alternation by Line and refers to a color broadcasting format for TV broadcasting that is used primarily in Europe. This stands for National Television System Committee and refers to a color broadcasting format for TV broadcasting that is used primarily in the U.S and the Japan.

  • Page 34: Delete

    Delete This function is useful for deleting the last image shot but you can not check the resulting images. Power off Select Still Image or Select the frame Movie to delete Select the type of image to be deleted “q” Still Image or “t”...
  • Page 35 Select the file to be deleted. Delete the file. h You can delete all the images by pressing the shutter button for at least 3 seconds. h To delete the images checking them, refer to page 41.

  • Page 36: Connecting To A Tv

    CONNECTING TO A TV By using the enclosed video cable to connect the camera to a TV, you can review or delete images and select the camera settings. h Always switch the camera and TV off before connecting the camera to the P o i n t h Select video input mode on the TV settings.

  • Page 37: Main Menu

    Main Menu Menu Item Views your images 16 frames at a time. Use this option when you want to select a Index particular image from many images. Review Views images one frame at a time. You can also use this option to delete images. Slide show Views images sequentially at a specified interval (seconds).

  • Page 38: Index (16-Frame Review)

    Index (16-frame review) This option allows you to view 16 image frames at a time. Use this option when you want to select a particular image from many images. Power off Return to “Main menu” (P.36) P o i n t Move image selection left To “Review”...

  • Page 39: Review (View Frame)

    Review (view frame) This option allows you to view individual images or to play movies. You can also delete images or movies in this mode. Power off View previous frame Return to “Main menu” View next frame (P.36) h t Movies are played automatically. h To delete an image, press the shutter P o i n t button and switch to “Delete (File info)”...

  • Page 40: Slide Show (Continuous Review)

    Slide show (continuous review) This option views your images sequentially at a specified interval (seconds). This is useful when you want to view all your images. Power off Return to “Main menu” (P.36) View previous frame “Delete” (P.41) P o i n t View next frame h You can override the slide show to view earlier or later frames.

  • Page 41: Delete (Delete Frame)

    Delete (delete frame) You can use this option to delete individual images and to check image file sizes and movie durations. Power off Return to “Main menu” (P.36) When you select “Delete” and press the shutter button, a confirmation message appears. To delete the selection, select “OK”...

  • Page 42: Delete All

    Delete all This option allows you to delete all the images at once. Power off Return to “Main menu” (P.36) Format This option allows you to delete all the data and reformats (initializes) the SmartMedia for use with this camera. Select Execute/Confirm Select...

  • Page 43: Language

    Language This option allows you to select the language for the menu display. Select language Power off Return to “Main menu” Select language (P.36) !Select and apply the language. @Change the setting. P o i n t #Confirm the setting. Execute/ Confirm...

  • Page 44: Camera Information

    Camera information This option displays information such as the amount of SmartMedia capacity used and the remaining available space. Power off Return to “Main menu” (P.36) No. of photos No. of movies External memory Used Free Size P o i n t Return to “Main menu”...

  • Page 45: Settings

    Settings This screen allows you to set parameters that cannot be set using the “2” mode on the camera (/P.32), including the slide show display mode and the power save function settings. Power off Move to top of menu Select Return to “Main Move to bottom of menu menu”...

  • Page 46: Installing The Software

    INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE This software allows you to connect the camera to your PC with the enclosed USB cable and then download the images you have photographed to your PC and work with them. IPre-installation Checklist Windows h Compatible PCs: IBM PC/AT or compatible (models with USB support as standard) h Operating system: Windows 98 (including the second edition), Windows Millennium...

  • Page 47: Guide To Software

    ✽ You cannot use this driver to open movie files. ✽ This software is not Macintosh-compatible. Driver Utility Program h iX-100 My Camera Driver This software lets you copy images on your PC by just dragging and dropping them from the folder to the desired location. It is convenient to copy many images.

  • Page 48: For Windows

    For Windows Switch on your PC and load the enclosed CD-ROM. CD-ROM ILaunching the installer manually Double-click [SETUP] or P o i n t [SETUP.exe] in the CD-ROM window. ✽ The way file names are displayed differs as described below depending on your computer settings.
  • Page 49 Install iX-100 Twain Driver. Install iX-100 My Camera Driver.
  • Page 50 Install PhotoImpression3.0 as directed by the on-screen instructions. P o i n t You can select the language for the installation. Click the [Yes] button in the “Software You can change the installation License Agreement” window. destination folder.
  • Page 51 Install QuickTime5 as directed by the on-screen instructions. You can change the installation Simply click the [Next] button. destination folder. When you click the [Finish] button, your PC is restarted. Leave the fields blank and click Select the Internet the [Next] button. connection method (line type).

  • Page 52: Uninstalling The Software

    UNINSTALLING THE SOFTWARE “Add/Remove Programs” is utilized in the Control Panel to uninstall the software. Only perform this operation when you no longer require the installed software. Check that the camera is not connected to the PC and then start up the PC.
  • Page 53 When the confirmation message appears, click the button as directed instructions. e.g. iX-100 My Camera Driver The confirmation message differs depending on the software you select. Click the button as directed by the on-screen instructions. P o i n t iX-100 Twain Driver Automatic uninstallation begins.

  • Page 54: For Macintosh

    For Macintosh Switch on your Macintosh and load the enclosed CD-ROM. CD-ROM h “iX-100 Twain Driver” is not Macintosh- compatible. P o i n t h If you have already installed QuickTime, you do not have to install it. If you want to...
  • Page 55 You can change the installation destination folder. Click the [Quit] button. These files are installed on your Macintosh. h [My iX-100 Camera] folder In your Macintosh’s hard disk ✽ If you change the installation destination folder, the file is installed in it.

  • Page 56: Install Photoimpression

    Install PhotoImpression 3.0. Continue to Install PhotoImpression 3.0. Double-click the CD-ROM icon and the [ArcSoft PhotoImpression] folder to start the installation. P o i n t Click the [Accept] button in the “License” window. Double-click the [English] folder and the [PhotoImpression Installer] icon to start installation as directed by the on- screen instructions.

  • Page 57: Uninstalling The Software

    Only perform this operation when you no longer require the installed software. Drag the following all the installed files to the [Trash]. Restart your Macintosh. Select [Empty Trash] in the [Special] menu. h The installed files for My iX-100 Camera Driver h The installed files for PhotoImpression...

  • Page 58: Downloading Images To A Pc

    Switch the camera on and then connect it to your PC using the USB cable. Download the images by using “My iX-100 Camera Driver” (/P.59, 60) or “iX-100 Twain Driver (for Windows only)” (/P.62), etc. h Take care to connect the plugs on the...

  • Page 59: Using My Ix-100 Camera

    This software lets you copy images on your PC by just dragging and dropping them from the folder to the desired location. Before connecting the camera to your PC using the USB cable, check that “iX-100 My Camera Driver” was installed correctly.
  • Page 60 Using My iX-100 Camera This software is used to copy images on your Macintosh and work with them. Before connecting the camera to your PC using the USB cable, check that “iX-100 My Camera Driver” was installed correctly. Double-click the [My iX-100 Camera] alias on the desk top to open the window.
  • Page 61 Select the images to be saved on your Macintosh from inside the window by clicking them or pressing the [ ] command + [A] keys (selecting all the images). Drag and drop the images to the desired location. The downloaded images are opened in your own image processing software P o i n t program to double-click them.

  • Page 62: Using Ix-100 Twain Driver

    Installing this software allows you to open images directly from TWAIN-compatible software applications such as PhotoImpression. Before connecting the camera to your PC using the USB cable, check that “iX-100 Twain Driver” was installed correctly. Switch the camera on, and then connect it to your PC using the USB cable.
  • Page 63 Closes the window. The screen shown in the top appears and you can continue with image downloading, etc. Click the [Take Picture] button to take a picture. Quits the “iX-100 Twain Driver” ✽ Always exit the software when image downloading is completed.

  • Page 64: Using Photoimpression3.0

    USING PhotoImpression 3.0 This is a software to make it easy for you to download the images and modify them, create calendars or postcards. Get Photo Use this button to download images from your camera. You can also use this button to load other images you like from stored albums or from your hard disk.
  • Page 65 Navigation Window This window displays a reduced version of the entire image. When you are working with enlarged images, the navigation window provides a quick and easy way to move to a location you want to view. Resize tool Use this tool to make an image larger or smaller by dragging the handles on each corner of the image.

  • Page 66: Get Photo

    Camera/Scanner Use the following procedure to download images from a device such as a TWAIN-compatible camera (the iX-100). ✽ Connect the camera to your PC using the USB cable. !Check that [Get Photo] is selected.

  • Page 67: Edit

    Edit Use this button to perform image editing tasks such as cropping, retouching and adjustment. Select & Crop Select: This tool lets you specify whether the selected area is square, circular or polygonal. Crop: This tool crops around the area specified with the selection so that only the selected area is displayed.

  • Page 68: Create

    Create Use this button to create a calendar or greeting card using your images or to put a frame around your images. Frames & Edges This option allows you to create a frame or border for your image. h When you have selected your preferred frame or border, click [Apply] to apply your selection to the image.

  • Page 69: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Problem h The batteries are exhausted. No power. h The batteries are not loaded correctly. h You use other batteries except alkeline ones. The batteries run out h You are using the camera in extremely quickly. cold conditions. No photograph is taken h Data is being recorded (“6”...
  • Page 70 Problem The image is blurred. h The camera or subject was moving when h You photographed a distant subject with Images of subjects shot h The flash fired in close-up photography. in close-up mode are too bright. Nothing happens when h Camera malfunctions.

  • Page 71: Warning Display

    I Warning Display Warning Display “v” is displayed on h The batteries are exhausted. the LCD. “7” appears on the h A SmartMedia is not loaded. LCD taking photography. “7” appears on the h The SmartMedia is faulty. LCD and the viewfinder lamp glows red.

  • Page 72: Specifications

    Specifications h CCD image sensor CMOS image sensor Actual number of pixels: 1.36 million pixels Effective number of pixels: 1.31 million pixels h Storage media SmartMedia (3.3V 4/8/16/32/64/128MB compatible) h File format Still image: Design rule for Camera File system-compliant (JPEG-compliant) Movie: QuickTime movie, MOV format h Image file size...

  • Page 73: System Requirements

    System Requirements For Windows h Compatible PCs: IBM PC/AT or compatible (models with USB support as standard) h Operating system: Windows 98 (including the second edition), Windows Millennium Edition (Windows Me), Windows 2000 Professional h CPU: 200 MHz Pentium or better h RAM: 64MB minimum h Hard disk space: 200MB minimum h Others: A CD-ROM for driver and software installation...

  • Page 74: Ec Declaration Of Conformity

    Address : 125 Finchley Rd London NW3 6HY, United Kingdom declare that the product Product Name: Fujifilm Axia Digital Camera iX-100 Manufacture’s Name: Fujifilm Axia Co., Ltd. Manufacture’s Address: 17-5 Shibuya 2 Chome, Shibuya-Ku, Tokyo 150-0002 Japan is in conformity with the following standards...

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