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BL01671-201

DIGITAL CAMERA

Before You Begin
FINEPIX AX500 Series
First Steps
Owner's Manual
Basic Photography and Playback
More on Photography
Thank you for your purchase
of this product.
This manual
More on Playback
describes how to use your
FUJIFILM digital camera and the
supplied software. Be sure that
Movies
you have read and understood
its contents and the warnings in
Connections
"For Your Safety" (P ii) before us-
ing the camera.
Menus
For information on related products, visit our website at
http://www.fujifilm.com/products/digital_cameras/index.html
Technical Notes
Troubleshooting
Appendix

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  • Page 1: Digital Camera

    Thank you for your purchase of this product. This manual More on Playback describes how to use your FUJIFILM digital camera and the supplied software. Be sure that Movies you have read and understood its contents and the warnings in Connections “For Your Safety”...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    For Your Safety For Your Safety IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Read Instructions: All the safety and operat- Alternate Warnings: This video product is Power-Cord Protection: Power-supply cords ing instructions should be read before the equipped with a three-wire grounding-type should be routed so that they are not likely appliance is operated.

  • Page 3: For Your Safety

    For Your Safety mally follow the operating instructions. Ad- Antennas Antennas just only those controls that are covered by Outdoor Antenna Grounding: If an outside Cleaning: Unplug this video product from the the operating instructions as an improper antenna or cable system is connected to the wall outlet before cleaning.

  • Page 4: Safety Notes

    If the CAUTION cord is damaged, contact your FUJIFILM dealer. The icons shown below are used to indicate the nature of the instruc- Do not place the camera on an unstable surface. This can cause the tions which are to be observed.
  • Page 5 Build-up of dust in your camera can cause a fire or electric tion or call an emergency number. shock. Contact your FUJIFILM dealer to request internal clean- ing every two years. Please note that this service is not free CAUTION CAUTION of charge.
  • Page 6 For Your Safety ■ Charging the Battery ■ Cautions: Handling the Battery The Battery and Power Supply Charge the battery in the supplied battery • Do not transport or store with metal objects Note: Check the type of battery used in charger.
  • Page 7 This section applies to all camera models. different types. temporarily reduced when new, after long Use only FUJIFILM AC power adapters desig- • If the camera will not be used for an extend- periods of disuse, or if they are repeatedly nated for use with this camera.
  • Page 8 15 European countries and China. FUJIFILM Corporation can not accept liability minutes and then seek medical assistance. for damages or lost profits incurred as a result •...
  • Page 9 About This Manual About This Manual Before using the camera, read this manual and the warnings in “For Your Safe- ty” (P ii). For information on specific topics, consult the sources below. P xi xi ......P P 78 78 Table of Contents Table of Contents ......
  • Page 10 Frequently-Used Buttons Frequently-Used Buttons ■ ■ Turning the Camera on in Playback Mode ■ ■ Taking Pictures During Playback Turning the Camera on in Playback Mode Taking Pictures During Playback y When the camera is y To return instantly to shooting mode, off, playback can be press the shutter button halfway.

  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Table of Contents For Your Safety ..............ii More on Photography More on Photography IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........ii Shooting Mode ..............18 Safety Notes ..............iv Choosing a Shooting Mode ..........18 About This Manual ............ix Shooting Mode Options ..........19 Frequently-Used Buttons ..........x r PANORAMA ............21 Focus Lock ................24 Before You Begin...
  • Page 12 Table of Contents Movies Movies Menus Menus Recording Movies ............40 Using the Menus: Shooting Mode ........55 Viewing Movies ...............42 Using the Shooting Menu..........55 Shooting Menu Options ..........55 Connections Connections A SHOOTING MODE ............55 Viewing Pictures on TV ...........43 N ISO ................55 Printing Pictures via USB ..........44 O IMAGE SIZE ............56 Printing the DPOF Print Order.........46...
  • Page 13 Table of Contents Using the Menus: Playback Mode ........60 The Setup Menu ..............65 Using the Playback Menu ..........60 Using the Setup Menu ............65 Playback Menu Options ..........60 Setup Menu Options ............66 k PHOTOBOOK ASSIST ..........60 F DATE/TIME .............66 b IMAGE SEARCH ............60 N TIME DIFFERENCE ...........66 A ERASE ..............60 L a ............66...
  • Page 14 Warning Messages and Displays ........83 Computer Related ............74 Appendix Appendix Audio/Visual ..............74 Tips and Tricks..............87 Accessories from FUJIFILM..........75 Memory Card Capacity ............90 Caring for the Camera .............76 AX550 - AX590 .............90 Storage and Use .............76 AX500 - AX540 .............91 Water and Sand.............76 Specifications ..............92...

  • Page 15: Before You Begin Symbols And Conventions

    Before You Begin Before You Begin Symbols and Conventions Symbols and Conventions The following symbols are used in this manual: Q : This information should be read before use to ensure correct operation. R : Additional information that may be helpful when using the camera. P : Other pages in this manual on which related information may be found.

  • Page 16: Parts Of The Camera

    Parts of the Camera Parts of the Camera For more information, refer to the page listed to the right of each item. Selector button Move cursor up d (exposure compensation) button (P 26) (delete) button (P x) MENU/OK button Move cursor left Move cursor right (macro) button (P 27) (flash) button (P 28)
  • Page 17 Parts of the Camera Shutter button .............. 16 (playback) button........... 17 button ............. 11 USB multi-connector .........43, 44, 52 ON/OFF Flash ................28 Strap eyelet ..............1 Self-timer lamp ............30 Battery-chamber cover ........... 6 Lens and lens cover Tripod mount Microphone ..............

  • Page 18: Camera Displays

    Parts of the Camera Camera Displays Camera Displays The following types of indicator may be displayed during shooting and play- back. Indicators vary with camera settings. ■ Shooting Focus warning ............16, 83 Number of available frames .......... 90 Sensitivity ..............55 Image size/Image quality ........56, 57 FINEPIX color ..............

  • Page 19: Playback

    Parts of the Camera ■ Playback Playback mode indicator..........17, 32 Intelligent Face Detection indicator ......31 100-0001 100-0001 Silent mode indicator ..........3, 66 Gift image ..............32 4:3N N Frame number .............. 68 Mark for upload to ............61 YouTube Photobook assist............

  • Page 20: First Steps

    First Steps First Steps Inserting the Batteries and a Memory Card Inserting the Batteries and a Memory Card Insert the batteries and memory card as described below. Open the battery-chamber cover. R Be sure the camera is off before opening the battery-chamber cover.
  • Page 21 Inserting the Batteries and a Memory Card Insert the memory card. Holding the memory card in the ori- entation shown at right, slide it in until it clicks into place at the back of the slot. Q Be sure card is in the correct orientation; do not insert at an angle or use force.
  • Page 22 Inserting the Batteries and a Memory Card Removing the Memory Card Removing the Memory Card Before removing the memory card, turn the camera off and open the battery-cham- ber cover. To remove the memory card, press it in and release it slowly. The card can then be removed by hand.

  • Page 23: Compatible Memory Cards

    Inserting the Batteries and a Memory Card ■ Compatible Memory Cards FUJIFILM and SanDisk SD and SDHC memory cards have been approved for use in the camera. A complete list of approved memory cards is available at http://www.fujifilm.com/support/digital_cameras/compatibility/. Operation is not guaranteed with other cards.
  • Page 24 Inserting the Batteries and a Memory Card • Movie recording may be interrupted with some types of SD/SDHC memory card. Use a G card or better when shooting HD movies. • Formatting a memory card in the camera creates a folder in which pictures are stored.

  • Page 25: Turning The Camera On And Off

    Turning the Camera on and Off Turning the Camera on and Off Shooting Mode Shooting Mode Playback Mode Playback Mode Press the ON/OFF button to turn the To turn the camera on and begin playback, press the a button for camera on.
  • Page 26 Turning the Camera on and Off Q Forcibly obstructing the lens could cause damage or product malfunction. Q Fingerprints and other marks on the lens can affect pictures. Keep the lens clean. Q The button does not completely end the supply of power to the camera. ON/OFF R R Auto Power Off Auto Power Off...

  • Page 27: Basic Setup

    Basic Setup 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 F DATE/TIME or L a options in the setup menu;...

  • Page 28: Basic Photography And Playback

    Basic Photography and Playback Basic Photography and Playback Taking Pictures in Q Q (Scene Recognition) Mode Taking Pictures in (Scene Recognition) Mode This section describes how to take pictures in Q Q (scene recognition scene recognition) mode. The camera automatically analyzes the composition and adjusts settings ap- propriately.
  • Page 29 Taking Pictures in Q (Scene Recognition) Mode Frame the picture. Use the zoom buttons to frame the picture in the display. Zoom out Zoom in Zoom indicator Holding the Camera Holding the Camera Hold the camera steady with both hands and brace your elbows against your sides.
  • Page 30 Taking Pictures in Q (Scene Recognition) Mode Focus. Press the shutter button halfway to focus. Double beep R The lens may make a noise when the camera focuses; this is normal. If the camera is able to focus, it will beep twice. If the camera is unable to focus, the focus frame will turn red, s will be dis- played.

  • Page 31: Viewing Pictures

    Viewing Pictures Viewing Pictures Pictures can be viewed in the LCD monitor. When taking important photo- graphs, take a test shot and check the results. Press the a button. The most recent picture will be displayed. View additional pictures. Press the selector right to view pictures in the or- der recorded, left to view pictures in reverse order.

  • Page 32: More On Photography Shooting Mode

    More on Photography More on Photography Shooting Mode Shooting Mode Choose a shooting mode according to the scene or type of subject. Choosing a Shooting Mode Choosing a Shooting Mode Press MENU/OK to display the shooting menu. Highlight SHOOTING MODE and press the se- SHOOTING MENU SHOOTING MODE lector right to display shooting mode options.

  • Page 33: Shooting Mode Options

    Shooting Mode Shooting Mode Options Shooting Mode Options Scene Scene Description Description The camera automatically analyzes the composition and selects a scene Q SCENE RECOGNITION SCENE RECOGNITION according to shooting conditions and the type of subject. Choose for crisp, clear snapshots. This mode is recommended in most B AUTO AUTO situations.
  • Page 34 Shooting Mode Scene Scene Description Description Choose for crisp, clear shots that capture the brightness of scenes domi- R SNOW SNOW nated by shining white snow. S BEACH BEACH Choose for crisp, clear shots that capture the brightness of sunlit beaches. U PARTY PARTY Capture indoor background lighting under low-light conditions.

  • Page 35: Panorama

    Shooting Mode ■ r PANORAMA In this mode, you can take up to three pictures and join them together to form a panorama. Use of a tripod is recommended to assist in composing overlap- ping shots. The camera zooms all the way out and zoom remains fixed at the widest angle until shooting is complete.
  • Page 36 Shooting Mode Take the last shot as described in Step 4. R To end shooting and create a panorama after the first or second shot, press the multi selector up after completing Step 3 or Step 4 and proceed to Step 6. Press MENU/OK to save the picture.
  • Page 37 Shooting Mode Framing Panoramas Manually Framing Panoramas Manually Follow the steps below if the desired results are not achieved with C AUTO se- lected for P PANORAMA MODE: Select D MANUAL for P PANORAMA MODE in the shooting menu. Select a frame and take the first shot. Press MENU/OK to display a guide showing an edge of the picture you have just taken.

  • Page 38: Focus Lock

    Focus Lock Focus Lock To compose photographs with off-center subjects: Focus: Position the subject in the focus frame (U) and press the shutter button halfway to lock focus and exposure. Focus and exposure will remain locked while the shutter button is pressed halfway (AF/AE lock).
  • Page 39 Focus Lock Autofocus Autofocus Although the camera boasts a high-precision autofocus system, it may be unable to focus on the subjects listed below. If the camera is unable to focus, focus on another subject at the same distance and use focus lock to recompose the photograph. •...

  • Page 40: Exposure Compensation

    d Exposure Compensation Exposure Compensation To adjust exposure compensation when photo- graphing very bright, very dark, or high-contrast sub- jects, press the selector up (d). Press the selector up or down to choose an exposure compensation value and then press MENU/OK. Choose positive (+) values to increase exposure Choose negative (–) values...

  • Page 41: F Macro Mode (Close-Ups)

    F Macro Mode (Close-ups) Macro Mode (Close-ups) For close-ups, press the selector left (F) and select F. When macro mode is in effect, the camera focus- es on subjects near the center of the frame. Use the zoom buttons to compose pictures (P 15). To exit macro mode, press the selector left (F) and select R Use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blur caused by camera shake.

  • Page 42: N Using The Flash (Intelligent Flash)

    N Using the Flash (Intelligent Flash) Using the Flash (Intelligent Flash) 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 background lighting, even in dimly-lit indoor scenes.
  • Page 43 N Using the Flash (Intelligent Flash) R If the flash will fire, p will be displayed when the shutter button is pressed halfway. At slow shutter speeds, k will appear in the display to warn that pictures may be blurred; use of a tripod is recommended. R Flash is charging if p blinks in yellow.

  • Page 44: Using The Self-Timer

    h Using the Self-Timer Using the Self-Timer To use the self-timer, press the selector down (h) and choose from the following options: Option Option Description Description (OFF) Self-timer off. The shutter is released ten seconds after the shutter button is pressed. Use for (10 SEC) self-portraits.

  • Page 45: Intelligent Face Detection

    b Intelligent Face Detection Intelligent Face Detection Intelligent Face Detection sets focus and exposure for human faces anywhere in the frame, preventing the camera from focusing on the background in group portraits. Choose for shots that emphasize portrait subjects. To use Intelligent Face Detection, press MENU/OK to display the shooting menu and select ON for b FACE DETECTION.

  • Page 46: More On Playback Playback Options

    More on Playback More on Playback Playback Options Playback Options To view the most recent picture in the LCD monitor, press the a button. 100-0001 100-0001 Press the selector right to view pictures in the order recorded, left to view pictures in reverse order.

  • Page 47: Playback Zoom

    Playback Options Playback Zoom Playback Zoom Press T to zoom in on pictures displayed in single-frame playback; press 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 indicator Navigation window shows portion of image currently...

  • Page 48: Multi-Frame Playback

    Playback Options Multi-Frame Playback Multi-Frame Playback Pressing W when a picture is shown full-frame in the LCD monitor displays the current image with previous and following images in the background. Press W to increase the number of images displayed to two, nine, or one hundred, T to view fewer images.

  • Page 49: A Deleting Pictures

    A Deleting Pictures Deleting Pictures To delete individual pictures, multiple selected PLAYBACK MENU ERASE BACK pictures, or all pictures, press MENU/OK, select FRAME SELECTED FRAMES ALL FRAMES A ERASE (P 60), and choose from the options below. Note that deleted pictures can not be re- covered.

  • Page 50: Image Search

    b Image Search Image Search Search for pictures. Select b IMAGE SEARCH in the playback menu (P 60), highlight one of the following search criteria, and press MENU/OK: • BY DATE: Search by date. • BY FACE: Search for faces from the face recognition database. •...

  • Page 51: Photobook Assist

    k PhotoBook Assist PhotoBook Assist Create books from your favorite photos. Creating a PhotoBook Creating a PhotoBook Select NEW BOOK for k PHOTOBOOK ASSIST in the playback menu (P 60) and choose from the following options: • SELECT FROM ALL: Choose from all available pictures. •...

  • Page 52: Viewing Photobooks

    k PhotoBook Assist Viewing Photobooks 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. Editing and Deleting Photobooks Editing and Deleting Photobooks Display the photobook and press MENU/OK.

  • Page 53: Viewing Panoramas

    Viewing Panoramas 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 delete the panorama, press the selector up (b) when playback is paused.

  • Page 54: Recording Movies

    Movies Movies Recording Movies Recording Movies Shoot short movies with sound. During recording, and the time remaining will be displayed in the LCD moni- tor and sound will be recorded via the built-in microphone (be careful not to cover the microphone during recording). Press MENU/OK to display the shooting menu and select F MOVIE for A SHOOTING MODE (P 18).
  • Page 55 Recording Movies R Before recording, select a frame size using the W MOVIE MODE option in the shooting menu. Select h 1280 (1280 × 720) for an aspect ratio of 16 : 9 (High Defi- nition), f (640 × 480) to record standard definition movies, or g (320 × 240) for longer movies.

  • Page 56: Viewing Movies

    Viewing Movies Viewing Movies During playback, movies are displayed in the LCD monitor 100-006 100-006 as shown at right. The following operations can be per- formed while a movie is displayed: Option Option Description Description PLAY Start/pause Start/pause Press the selector down to start playback. Press again to playback playback pause.

  • Page 57: Connections Viewing Pictures On Tv

    Connections Connections Viewing Pictures on TV Viewing Pictures on TV Connect the camera to a TV to show pictures to a group. Turn the camera off and connect an optional A/V cable as shown below. Connect yellow plug to video-in jack Insert into Connect white plug to USB multi-connector...

  • Page 58: Printing Pictures Via Usb

    Printing Pictures via USB Printing Pictures via USB If the printer supports PictBridge, the camera can be connected directly to the printer as shown below and pictures can be printed without first being copied to a computer. Note that depending on the printer, not all the functions described below may be supported.
  • Page 59 Printing Pictures via USB Press MENU/OK to start printing. Printing can be interrupted by pressing DISP/BACK, but note that some printers may not respond immediately. If the printer stops before printing is complete, turn the camera off and then on again.

  • Page 60: Printing The Dpof Print Order

    Printing Pictures via USB Printing the DPOF Print Order Printing the DPOF Print Order The K PRINT ORDER (DPOF) option in the playback menu can be used to create a digital “print order” for PictBridge-compatible printers (P 74) or de- vices that support DPOF.
  • Page 61 Printing Pictures via USB Press the selector up or down to choose the number of copies (up to 99). To remove a picture from the print order, press the selector down until the number of copies is zero. Repeat Steps 4–5 to complete the print order and press MENU/OK when settings are complete.

  • Page 62: Viewing Pictures On A Computer

    Viewing Pictures on a Computer Viewing Pictures on a Computer The supplied software can be used to copy pictures to a computer, where they can be stored, viewed, organized, and printed. Before proceeding, install the software as described below. Do connect the camera to the computer until installation is complete.
  • Page 63 Viewing Pictures on a Computer Exit any applications that may be running and insert the installer CD in a CD-ROM drive. Windows 7/Windows Vista Windows 7/Windows Vista If an AutoPlay dialog is displayed, click SETUP.EXE. A “User Account Control” dialog will then be displayed; click Yes (Windows 7) or Allow (Windows Vista). The installer will start automatically;...

  • Page 64: Macintosh: Installing Finepixviewer

    PowerPC or Intel Pre-installed copies of Mac OS X version 10.3.9–10.6. Mac OS X 10.7 is OS OS not supported. (visit http://www.fujifilm.com/support/digital_cameras/ compatibility/ for more information) 256 MB or more A minimum of 200 MB required for installation with 400 MB available when...
  • Page 65 Viewing Pictures on a Computer 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.

  • Page 66: Connecting The Camera

    Viewing Pictures on a Computer Connecting the Camera Connecting the Camera If the pictures you wish to copy are stored on a memory card, insert the card into the camera. R Windows users may require the Windows CD when starting the software for the first time.
  • Page 67 Viewing Pictures on a Computer For more information on using the supplied software, start the application and select the appropriate option from the Help menu. Q If a memory card containing 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.
  • Page 68 Viewing Pictures on a Computer Uninstalling the Supplied Software Uninstalling the Supplied Software 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 Trash and select Empty Trash in the Finder menu (Macintosh), or open the control panel and use “Programs and Features”...

  • Page 69: Menus

    Menus Menus Using the Menus: Shooting Mode Using the Menus: Shooting Mode Using the Shooting Menu Using the Shooting Menu To display the shooting menu, press MENU/OK in shooting mode. Highlight items and press the selec- tor right to view options, then highlight an option and press MENU/OK.

  • Page 70: O Image Size

    Using the Menus: Shooting Mode O IMAGE SIZE defaults to O O 4:3) IMAGE SIZE ( ( defaults to 4:3) Choose the image size and aspect ratio at which pictures are record- O 4 : 3 4 : 3 ed. Large pictures can be printed at large sizes with no drop in quality, while small pictures require less memory, allowing more pictures to be Size Aspect ratio...

  • Page 71: T Image Quality

    Using the Menus: Shooting Mode T IMAGE QUALITY ( ( defaults to defaults to N) N) IMAGE QUALITY Choose how much image files are compressed. Option Option Description Description FINE FINE Low compression. Select for higher image quality. NORMAL NORMAL High compression.

  • Page 72: D White Balance

    Using the Menus: Shooting Mode D WHITE BALANCE ( ( defaults to defaults to AUTO) AUTO) WHITE BALANCE For natural colors, choose a setting that matches the light source. Option Option Description Description AUTO AUTO White balance adjusted automatically. For subjects in direct sunlight. For subjects in the shade.

  • Page 73: Face Detection

    Using the Menus: Shooting Mode b FACE DETECTION FACE DETECTION Choose whether the camera automatically detects and sets focus and exposure for human por- trait subjects (P 31). F AF MODE AF MODE This option controls how the camera selects the focus area. Regardless of the option selected, the camera will focus on the subject in the center of the LCD monitor when macro mode is on.

  • Page 74: Using The Menus: Playback Mode

    Using the Menus: Playback Mode Using the Menus: Playback Mode Using the Playback Menu Using the Playback Menu To display the playback menu, press MENU/OK in play- back mode. Highlight items and press the selector right to view options, then highlight an option and press MENU/OK.

  • Page 75: Mark For Upload To

    Using the Menus: Playback Mode j MARK FOR UPLOAD TO MARK FOR UPLOAD TO Select pictures for upload to YouTube or Facebook using MyFinePix Studio (Windows only). ■ Selecting Pictures for Upload Select YouTube to choose movies for upload to YouTube, FACEBOOK to choose photos and movies for upload to Facebook.

  • Page 76: I Slide Show

    Using the Menus: Playback Mode I SLIDE SHOW ( ( defaults to defaults to MULTIPLE) MULTIPLE) SLIDE SHOW View pictures in an automated slide show. Choose the type of show and press MENU/OK to start. Press DISP/BACK at any time during the show to view on-screen help. The show can be ended at any time by pressing MENU/OK.

  • Page 77: D Protect

    Using the Menus: Playback Mode D PROTECT PROTECT Protect pictures from accidental deletion. Select D PROTECT in the playback menu. Highlight one of the following options and press MENU/OK: • FRAME: Protect selected pictures. Press the selector left or right to view pictures and press MENU/OK to select or deselect.

  • Page 78: O Resize

    Using the Menus: Playback Mode O RESIZE RESIZE Create a small copy of the current picture. Display the desired picture. Select O RESIZE in the playback menu. Highlight a size and press MENU/OK to display a confirmation dialog. Press MENU/OK to save the resized copy to a separate file. R R The sizes available vary with the size of the original image.

  • Page 79: The Setup Menu

    The Setup Menu The Setup Menu Using the Setup Menu Using the Setup Menu Display the setup menu. 1.1 Press MENU/OK to display the menu for the cur- rent mode. 1.2 Press the selector left to highlight the tab for SET-UP the current menu.

  • Page 80: Setup Menu Options

    The Setup Menu Setup Menu Options Setup Menu Options F DATE/TIME DATE/TIME Set the camera clock (P 13). N TIME DIFFERENCE defaults to h h ) ) TIME DIFFERENCE ( ( defaults to Switch the camera clock instantly from your home time zone to the local time at your destina- tion when traveling.

  • Page 81: R Reset

    The Setup Menu R RESET RESET Reset all settings except F DATE/TIME, N TIME DIFFERENCE, O BACKGROUND COLOR, Q VIDEO SYSTEM, and T BATTERY TYPE to default values. Highlight R RESET and press the selector right to display a confirmation dialog. Highlight OK and press MENU/OK.

  • Page 82: Bframe No

    The Setup Menu B FRAME NO. ( ( defaults to defaults to CONT.) CONT.) FRAME NO. New pictures are stored in image files named using a four-digit file Frame number number assigned by adding one to the last file number used. The file 100-0001 100-0001 number is displayed during playback as shown at right.

  • Page 83: Shutter Sound

    The Setup Menu e SHUTTER SOUND defaults to i i ) ) SHUTTER SOUND ( ( defaults to Choose the sound made by the shutter. I PLAYBACK VOLUME PLAYBACK VOLUME ( ( defaults to defaults to 7) 7) Adjust the volume for movie playback. J LCD BRIGHTNESS LCD BRIGHTNESS ( ( defaults to...

  • Page 84: Blink Detection

    The Setup Menu m BLINK DETECTION BLINK DETECTION ( ( defaults to defaults to ON) Choose ON to activate blink detection. If an option other than OFF is selected for A A IMAGE IMAGE DISP. DISP. ( (P 67) 67), a warning will be displayed if the camera detects subjects who may have blinked when the picture was taken.

  • Page 85: D Digital Zoom

    The Setup Menu D DIGITAL ZOOM DIGITAL ZOOM ( ( defaults to defaults to OFF) OFF) If ON is selected, pressing T button at the maximum optical zoom position will trigger digital zoom, further magnifying the image. The Zoom Indicator The Zoom Indicator DIGITAL ZOOM DIGITAL ZOOM on...

  • Page 86: O Background Color

    The Setup Menu O BACKGROUND COLOR BACKGROUND COLOR Choose a color scheme. c GUIDANCE DISPLAY GUIDANCE DISPLAY ( ( defaults to defaults to ON) Choose whether to display tool tips. Q VIDEO SYSTEM VIDEO SYSTEM ( ( defaults to defaults to NTSC) NTSC) Choose a video mode for connection to a TV.

  • Page 87: P Discharge (Ni-Mh Batteries Only)

    The Setup Menu P DISCHARGE (Ni-MH Batteries Only) DISCHARGE (Ni-MH Batteries Only) The capacity of rechargeable Ni-MH batteries may be temporarily reduced when new, after long periods of disuse, or if they are repeatedly recharged before being fully discharged. Capacity can be increased by repeatedly discharging the batteries using P DISCHARGE and recharging them in a battery charger (sold separately).

  • Page 88: Technical Notes Optional Accessories

    Technical Notes Technical Notes Optional Accessories Optional Accessories The camera supports a wide range of accessories from FUJIFILM and other manufacturers. DIGITAL CAMERA ■ Printing ■ Audio/Visual FINEPIX AX500 Series A/V cable (optional) USB cable (supplied) PictBridge-compatible SD/SDHC printer memory card...

  • Page 89: Accessories From Fujifilm

    Optional Accessories Accessories from FUJIFILM Accessories from FUJIFILM The following optional accessories are available from FUJIFILM. For the lat- est information on the accessories available in your region, check with your local FUJIFILM representative or visit http://www.fujifilm.com/products/digital_ cameras/index.html. A/V cable...

  • Page 90: Caring For The Camera

    Caring for the Camera Caring for the Camera To ensure continued enjoyment of the product, observe the following pre- cautions. Storage and Use Storage and Use ■ Water and Sand If the camera will not be used for an extended period, remove the batter- Exposure to water and sand can also ies and memory card.

  • Page 91: Cleaning

    Any remaining stains can be removed by wiping gently with a piece of FUJIFILM lens-cleaning paper to which a small amount of lens- cleaning fluid has been applied. Care should be taken to avoid scratching the lens or LCD monitor.

  • Page 92: Troubleshooting Problems And Solutions

    Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Problems and Solutions Problems and Solutions Power and Batteries Problem Problem Solution Solution P 6). 6). • • The batteries are exhausted The batteries are exhausted: Insert fresh or fully-charged spare batteries ( : Insert fresh or fully-charged spare batteries (P The camera does not The camera does not •...
  • Page 93 Problems and Solutions Menus and Displays Problem Problem Solution Solution Menus and displays are Menus and displays are Select Select ENGLISH ENGLISH for for L a ( (P P 13, 66). 13, 66). not in English. not in English. Shooting Problem Problem Solution...
  • Page 94 Problems and Solutions Problem Problem Solution Solution • • The subject’s face is obscured by sunglasses, a hat, long hair, or other objects The subject’s face is obscured by sunglasses, a hat, long hair, or other objects: Remove : Remove the obstructions.

  • Page 95: P Movie Zoom Type

    Problems and Solutions Problem Problem Solution Solution This is normal when slow shutter speeds are selected at high temperatures and does not indicate This is normal when slow shutter speeds are selected at high temperatures and does not indicate Pictures are mottled. Pictures are mottled.
  • Page 96 The camera does not Remove and reinsert the batteries ( Remove and reinsert the batteries (P P 6). If the problem persists, contact your FUJIFILM dealer. 6). If the problem persists, contact your FUJIFILM dealer. function as expected. function as expected.

  • Page 97: Warning Messages And Displays

    TURN OFF THE CAMERA TURN OFF THE CAMERA taking care not to touch the lens. If the message persists, contact a FUJIFILM dealer. taking care not to touch the lens. If the message persists, contact a FUJIFILM dealer. AND TURN ON AGAIN AND TURN ON AGAIN •...
  • Page 98 Memory card error or connection error: Reinsert the card or turn the camera off and then : Reinsert the card or turn the camera off and then on again. If the message persists, contact a FUJIFILM dealer. on again. If the message persists, contact a FUJIFILM dealer.
  • Page 99 Warning Messages and Displays Warning Warning Description Description The camera has run out of frame numbers (current frame number is 999-9999). Format the The camera has run out of frame numbers (current frame number is 999-9999). Format the FRAME NO. FULL FRAME NO.
  • Page 100 Warning Messages and Displays Warning Warning Description Description NO CARD NO CARD No memory card inserted; insert a memory card. No memory card inserted; insert a memory card. INSERT A NEW CARD INSERT A NEW CARD DPOF FILE ERROR DPOF FILE ERROR The DPOF print order on the current memory card contains more than 999 images.

  • Page 101: Appendix

    Appendix Appendix Tips and Tricks Tips and Tricks The following tips and tricks will help you get the most from your camera. Battery Performance Battery Performance Choose the following settings for improved battery performance: • b FACE DETECTION (P 31): OFF •...
  • Page 102 Tips and Tricks Intelligent Face Detection Intelligent Face Detection When ON is selected for b FACE DETECTION (P 31), you can: • Zoom in on faces when ZOOM (CONTINUOUS) is selected for A IM- Shooting Shooting AGE DISP. (P 67). •...
  • Page 103 Tips and Tricks Pro Tips Pro Tips • To photograph backlit subjects, select C NATURAL & N for A SHOOTING MODE (P 18) and position your subject in the center of the frame. • To photograph subjects that are in motion, select x TRACK- ING for F AF MODE (P 59).

  • Page 104: Memory Card Capacity

    Memory Card Capacity Memory Card Capacity The following table shows the recording time or number of pictures available at different image sizes. All figures are approximate; file size varies with the scene recorded, producing wide variations in the number of files that can be stored.

  • Page 105: Ax500 - Ax540

    Memory Card Capacity ■ FinePix AX500 - AX540 Medium Medium 2 GB 2 GB 4 GB 4 GB 8 GB 8 GB FINE FINE NORMAL NORMAL FINE FINE NORMAL NORMAL FINE FINE NORMAL NORMAL O 4:3 1090 1090 1110 1110 2180 2180 O 3:2...

  • Page 106: Specifications

    Specifications Specifications System Model Model Digital Camera FinePix AX500 Series Digital Camera FinePix AX500 Series Effective pixels Effective pixels FinePix AX550 - AX590 16 million 16 million FinePix AX500 - AX540 14 million 14 million 2.3 2.3 -in., square-pixel CCD with primary color filter -in., square-pixel CCD with primary color filter...
  • Page 107 Specifications System Digital zoom Digital zoom FinePix AX550 - AX590 Approx. 7.2 × Approx. 7.2 × (up to 36 × when combined with optical zoom) (up to 36 × when combined with optical zoom) FinePix AX500 - AX540 Approx. 6.7 × Approx.
  • Page 108 Specifications System Image stabilization Image stabilization Digital image stabilization Digital image stabilization Shutter speed Shutter speed • • AUTO mode AUTO mode: : 1 1 4 4 s– s–1 1 1,400 1,400 s s (combined mechanical and (combined mechanical and •...
  • Page 109 Specifications System LCD monitor LCD monitor FinePix AX580 - AX590 / AX520 - AX540 3.0-in. 3.0-in. (7.6 cm) (7.6 cm), 230k-dot color LCD monitor; frame coverage approx. 96% , 230k-dot color LCD monitor; frame coverage approx. 96% FinePix AX550 - AX560 / AX500 - AX510 2.7-in.
  • Page 110 Specifications Power supply/other Camera dimensions Camera dimensions 93.0 mm × 60.2 mm × 27.8 mm/3.6 in. × 2.3 in. × 1.0 in., 93.0 mm × 60.2 mm × 27.8 mm/3.6 in. × 2.3 in. × 1.0 in., excluding projections excluding projections (minimum depth 22.0 mm/0.8 in.) (minimum depth 22.0 mm/0.8 in.) (W ×...
  • Page 111 Specifications ■ ■ Notices Notices • Specifications subject to change without notice. FUJIFILM shall not be held liable for damages resulting from errors in this manual. • Although the LCD monitor is manufactured using advanced high-precision technol- ogy, small bright points and anomalous colors may appear, particularly in the vicinity of text.
  • Page 112 7-3, AKASAKA 9-CHOME, MINATO-KU, TOKYO 107-0052, JAPAN http://www.fujifilm.com/products/digital_cameras/index.html Please contact your local distributor for repairs and technical support. (see Worldwide Network list)

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