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  • Page 53 Owner’s Manual More on Photography Thank you for your purchase of this More on Playback product. This manual describes how to use your FUJIFILM FinePix S2500HD/ Movies S2700HD-series, S1800/S1900-series, or S1600/S1700-series digital camera and the supplied software. Be sure Connections that you have read and understood its contents before using the camera.

  • Page 54: For Your Safety

    For Your Safety IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Read Instructions: All the safety and op- Alternate Warnings: This video prod- Water and Moisture: Do not use this Antennas Antennas erating instructions should be read uct is equipped with a three-wire video product near water—for ex- Outdoor Antenna Grounding: If an before the appliance is operated.

  • Page 55: Safety Notes

    AC power adapter. Continued use of the camera can fi ed service personnel. uct, ask the service technician to cause a fi re or electric shock. Contact your FUJIFILM dealer. perform safety checks to determine Damage Requiring Service: Unplug this...
  • Page 56 These actions could damage the cord and cause a fi re or electric shock. If the cord is damaged, contact your FUJIFILM dealer. Do not move the camera while the AC power adapter is still connected. Do not pull on the connection cord to disconnect the AC power adapter.
  • Page 57 • Do not transport or store with are repeatedly recharged before be- your skin, clean the area with a cloth Use only FUJIFILM AC power adapt- metal objects such as necklaces or ing fully discharged. This is normal and then wash thoroughly with ers designated for use with this cam- hairpins.

  • Page 58: Notices

    Notes on the Grant To comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules, this product must be used with a FUJIFILM-specifi ed ferrite-core A/V cable, USB cable, and DC supply cord.
  • Page 59 For Your Safety Disposal of Electrical and Electronic Equipment in Private Households Disposal of Electrical and Electronic Equipment in Private Households Notes on Copyright Notes on Copyright Disposal of Used Electrical and Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Unless intended solely for personal use, images recorded using your digital Union, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein) camera system cannot be used in ways that infringe copyright laws with- This symbol on the product, or in the manual and in the...

  • Page 60: About This Manual

    About This Manual Before using the camera, read this manual and the warnings on pages ii–vii. For information on specifi c topics, consult the sources below. ✔ ✔ Camera Q & A ✔ ✔ Table of Contents Camera Q & A ......................pg.

  • Page 61: Camera Q & A

    Camera Q & A Find items by task. Camera Setup Camera Setup Question Question Key phrase Key phrase See page See page How do I set the camera clock? Date and time Can I set the clock to local time when I travel? Time diff erence How do I keep the display from turning off automatically? Auto power off...
  • Page 62 Camera Q & A Taking Pictures Taking Pictures Question Question Key phrase Key phrase See page See page How many pictures can I take? Memory capacity Is there a quick and easy way to take snapshots? B mode How can I avoid blurred pictures? Dual IS mode How can I make good portraits? Intelligent Face Detection...
  • Page 63 Camera Q & A Viewing Pictures Viewing Pictures Question Question Key phrase Key phrase See page See page How do I view my pictures? Single-frame playback How do I delete the current picture? The b button Can I select other pictures for deletion? Deleting pictures Can I zoom in on pictures during playback? Playback zoom...

  • Page 64: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents For Your Safety ................. ii Basic Photography and Playback Basic Photography and Playback IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........ii Taking Pictures in B (Auto) Mode ........15 Safety Notes ..................iii Viewing Pictures ................20 NOTICES .................... vi More on Photography More on Photography About This Manual ...............viii Camera Q &...
  • Page 65 Table of Contents More on Playback More on Playback Menus Menus Playback Options ................46 Using the Menus: Shooting Mode .........69 Using the F-Mode Menu............69 Playback Zoom ................47 F-Mode Menu Options .............70 Viewing Photo Information............48 N ISO ....................70 Multi-Frame Playback ..............49 O IMAGE SIZE ................71 Sort by Date ..................49 A Deleting Pictures ..............50...
  • Page 66 Using the Menus: Playback Mode ..........81 Technical Notes Technical Notes Using the F-Mode Menu............81 Optional Accessories ..............101 F-Mode Menu Options .............82 Accessories from FUJIFILM ............ 102 I SLIDE SHOW .................82 Caring for the Camera .............. 103 Using the Playback Menu ............83 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Playback Menu Options .............84...

  • Page 67: Introduction

    Introduction Symbols and Conventions Symbols and Conventions The following symbols are used in this manual: 3 Caution: This information should be read before use to ensure correct operation. 1 Note: Points to note when using the camera. 2 Tip: Additional information that may be helpful when using the camera. Menus and other text in the camera monitor are shown in bold.

  • Page 68: Parts Of The Camera

    Introduction Parts of the Camera Parts of the Camera For more information, refer to the page listed to the right of each item. N (fl ash pop-up) button .......27 Strap eyelet ............ 7 G switch ..........13 Zoom control ........16, 47 Indicator lamp ..........19 Microphone .........52, 89 Shutter button ...........19...
  • Page 69 Introduction Electronic viewfi nder ....5 EVF/LCD (display selection) button ..5 Selector button (see below) a (playback) button ....20, 46 F (photo mode) button ....69, 81 Monitor ........... 4 DISP (display)/BACK button..17, 46 Terminal cover ....55, 57, 67 Memory card slot ......11 d (exposure compensation/photo info) button ...........33, 48...

  • Page 70: Camera Displays

    Introduction Camera Displays Camera Displays The following indicators may appear during shooting and playback. The indicators displayed vary with camera settings. ■ ■ Shooting Shooting Image quality ..........72 Self-timer indicator .........75 Image size .............71 Date and time..........14 ISO AUTO ( 800 ) ISO AUTO ( 800 ) Sensitivity ............70 Shutter speed and aperture .....41...

  • Page 71: Evf/Lcd Button

    Introduction The Electronic Viewfi nder (EVF) The electronic viewfi nder provides the same information as the monitor, and can be used when bright light- ing conditions make the display in the monitor diffi cult to see. To switch between the monitor and electronic viewfi nder, press the EVF/LCD button (your selection remains in eff ect when the camera is turned off or the mode dial is rotated to another setting).

  • Page 72: The Mode Dial

    Introduction The Mode Dial The Mode Dial To select a shooting mode, align the mode icon with the mark next to the mode dial. P, S, A, M: Select for full control over cam- B (AUTO): A simple “point-and-shoot” era settings, including aperture (M and A) mode recommended for fi rst-time users and/or shutter speed (M and S;...

  • Page 73: The Strap And Lens Cap

    The Strap and Lens Cap Attaching the Strap Attaching the Strap The Lens Cap The Lens Cap Attach the strap to the two strap eyelets as shown Attach the lens cap as shown. below. To avoid losing the lens cap, pass the supplied string through the eyelet ( q ) and secure the lens cap to the strap ( w ).

  • Page 74: Inserting The Batteries

    Inserting the Batteries The camera takes four AA alkaline, lithium, or rechargeable Ni-MH batteries. A set of four alkaline bat- teries is supplied with the camera. Insert the batteries in the camera as described below. Open the battery-chamber cover. Insert the batteries. Slide the battery-cham- Insert the batteries in the ber latch in the direction...
  • Page 75 Inserting the Batteries Close the battery-chamber cover. Choosing the Battery Type Close the battery-cham- After replacing the batteries SET-UP ber cover and slide it in with batteries of a diff erent FORMAT ENGLISH until the latch clicks into type, select the battery type AUTO POWER OFF 2 MIN ALKALINE...

  • Page 76: Inserting A Memory Card

    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/products/digital_cameras/index.html. Operation is not guaranteed with other cards. The camera can not be used with xD-Picture Cards or MultiMediaCard (MMC) devices.
  • Page 77 Inserting a Memory Card ■ ■ Inserting a Memory Card Inserting a Memory Card Open the battery-chamber cover. Close the battery-chamber cover. Close the battery-cham- 1 Note ber cover and slide it in Be sure the camera is off until the latch clicks into before opening the battery- place.
  • Page 78 Inserting a Memory Card 3 Cautions • Do not turn the camera off or remove the memory card while the memory card is being formatted or data are being recorded to or deleted from the card. Failure to observe this precaution could damage the card. •...

  • Page 79: Turning The Camera On And Off

    Turning the Camera on and Off Shooting Mode Shooting Mode Playback Mode Playback Mode Slide the G switch in the direction shown To turn the camera on and begin playback, press below. The lens will extend automatically. the a button for about a second. Press the a button again or slide the G Slide the G switch to turn the camera off .

  • Page 80: Basic Setup

    Basic Setup A language-selection dialog is displayed the fi rst time the camera is turned on. Set up the camera as described below (for information on resetting the clock or changing languages, see page 94). Choose a language. 1.1 Press the selector up, down, left, or right to highlight a lan- START MENU guage.

  • Page 81: Taking Pictures In B (Auto) Mode

    Taking Pictures in B (Auto) Mode This section describes how to take pictures in B (auto) mode. Turn the camera on. Check the battery level. Slide the G switch to turn the camera Check the battery level in the display. Indicator Indicator Description...
  • Page 82 Taking Pictures in B (Auto) Mode Frame the picture. Holding the Camera Position the main subject in the focus frame Hold the camera steady with and use the zoom control to frame the pic- both hands and brace your ture in the display. elbows against your sides.

  • Page 83: Dual Is Mode

    Taking Pictures in B (Auto) Mode Avoiding Blurred Pictures Shooting Information If the subject is poorly lit, blur- To choose the shooting information and guides dis- SET-UP ring caused by camera shake played, press the DISP/BACK button. IMAGE DISP. 1.5 SEC can be reduced using the FRAME NO.
  • Page 84 Taking Pictures in B (Auto) Mode h Silent Mode Focus. Press the shutter button halfway to focus on In situations in which camera sounds or lights may the main subject in the focus frame. be unwelcome, hold the DISP/BACK button down until h is displayed (note that silent mode is not available Press during movie or voice memo playback).
  • Page 85 Taking Pictures in B (Auto) Mode Shoot. The Indicator Lamp Smoothly press the shutter button the rest of the way down to take the picture. Indicator lamp 2 Tip: The Shutter Button The indicator lamp shows camera status as follows: The shutter button has two positions.

  • Page 86: Viewing Pictures

    Viewing Pictures Pictures can be viewed in the monitor. When taking important photographs, take a test shot and check the results. Press the a button. Deleting Pictures To delete the picture currently displayed in the monitor, press the selector up ( The following dialog will be displayed.

  • Page 87: Intelligent Face Detection And Red-Eye Removal

    Intelligent Face Detection and Red-Eye Removal Intelligent Face Detection allows the camera to automatically detect human faces and set focus and exposure for a face anywhere in the frame for shots that emphasize portrait subjects. Choose for group portraits (in horizontal or vertical orientations) to prevent the camera from focusing on the back- ground.
  • Page 88 Intelligent Face Detection and Red-Eye Removal Focus. Intelligent Face Detection Press the shutter button halfway Intelligent Face Detection is 7 7 7 to set focus and exposure for the recommended when using subject in the green border. the self-timer for group- or self-portraits (pg.

  • Page 89: Blink Detection

    Intelligent Face Detection and Red-Eye Removal Blink Detection Blink Detection 3 Caution If an option other than OFF is selected for A IMAGE DISP (pg. 95), a warning will be dis- Blink detection is not performed if the camera fails to detect a face or when OFF is selected for A IMAGE played if the camera detects subjects who may...

  • Page 90: Focus Lock

    Focus Lock To compose photographs with off -center subjects: Position the subject in the focus frame. Recompose the picture. Keeping the shutter button pressed halfway, recompose the picture. Focus. Press the shutter button halfway to set fo- cus and exposure. Focus and exposure will Shoot.

  • Page 91: Af-Assist Illuminator

    Focus Lock Autofocus The AF-Assist Illuminator If the subject is poorly lit, the AF-assist illuminator will Although the camera boasts a high-precision autofo- cus system, it may be unable to focus on the subjects light to assist the focus operation when the shutter listed below.

  • Page 92: F Macro And Super Macro Modes (Close-Ups)

    F Macro and Super Macro Modes (Close-ups) For close-ups, press the selector left (F) to choose from the macro options shown below. Choose from F (macro mode), G (super macro mode), or H (macro mode off ) When macro mode is in eff ect, the camera focuses on subjects near the center of the frame. Use the zoom control to compose pictures.

  • Page 93: Flash Mode

    N Using the Flash (Intelligent Flash) When the fl ash 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 preserving the eff ects of ambient background lighting, even in dimly-lit indoor scenes.
  • Page 94 N Using the Flash (Intelligent Flash) Focus. Press the shutter button halfway to focus. If the fl ash will fi re, 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;...

  • Page 95: I Continuous Shooting (Burst Mode)

    I Continuous Shooting (Burst Mode) Capture motion in a series of pictures. Choose a continuous shooting mode. Press the I button to display continuous shooting options. Press the selec- tor up or down to highlight the desired option and press MENU/OK. Mode Mode Description...
  • Page 96 I Continuous Shooting (Burst Mode) Focus. Press the shutter button halfway to focus. Shoot. Pictures will be taken while the shutter button is pressed. Shooting ends when the shutter button is released, memory is full, or the selected number of shots has been taken.

  • Page 97: Instant Zoom

    c Instant Zoom In instant zoom, the area surrounding the frame is visible in the display. Use to frame erratically moving subjects such as children, pets, and athletes at sporting events. Position the subject in the focus frame. The frame is displayed Use the zoom control to frame the subject in as shown at right.
  • Page 98 c Instant Zoom ■ ■ Digital Zoom Digital Zoom Enable digital zoom. Frame the picture. Select ON for the D DIGITAL ZOOM op- Use the zoom control to choose the area that tion in the setup menu (pg. 97). will be included in the fi nal photograph. Choose a subject.

  • Page 99: Exposure Compensation

    d Exposure Compensation Use exposure compensation when photographing very bright, very dark, or high-contrast subjects. Press the d button. Return to shooting mode. Press the d button to return to shooting The exposure indicator will be displayed. mode. Take pictures. Exposure indicator 1 Note F2.
  • Page 100 d Exposure Compensation Choosing an Exposure Compensation Value • Backlit subjects: choose values from + EV to +1 EV (for an explanation of the term “EV”, see the Glossary on page 115) • Highly refl ective subjects or very bright scenes (e.g., snowfi elds): +1 EV •...

  • Page 101: Shooting Mode

    Shooting Mode Choose a shooting mode according to the scene or type of subject. To choose a shooting mode, rotate the mode dial to the desired setting (pg. 6). The following modes are available: 1 Notes: M B AUTO AUTO •...
  • Page 102 Shooting Mode Press the selector up or down to Natural Light Natural Light highlight A SCENE POSITION. Capture natural light indoors, under low light, or where the fl ash can not be used. The fl ash turns off and sensitivity is raised to reduce blur. Press the selector right to display a Natural &...
  • Page 103 Shooting Mode K K Smile Zoom Bracketing Zoom Bracketing Smile Each time the shutter button is pressed, the cam- The shutter is released automatically when Intel- era takes three pictures: one at the current zoom ligent Face Detection detects a smiling face. ratio with an image size of O , a second zoomed Portrait Portrait...
  • Page 104 Shooting Mode Night Night Snow Snow Choose this mode for poorly lit twilight or night Choose for crisp, clear shots that capture the scenes. Sensitivity is automatically raised to re- brightness of scenes dominated by shining white duce blur caused by camera shake. snow.

  • Page 105: N Panorama Mode

    Shooting Mode N PANORAMA MODE PANORAMA MODE 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 overlapping shots. Rotate the mode dial to N. Press MENU/OK.

  • Page 106: P, S, A, And M Modes

    Shooting Mode Take the second shot as described in steps 3–4 P P , , S S , , A A , and , and M M Modes Modes (to create a panorama from only two frames, P, S, A, and M modes provide full access to the shoot- press the selector up after the second shot).
  • Page 107 Shooting Mode P: PROGRAM AE P: PROGRAM AE In this mode, the camera sets exposure automati- Program Shift cally. If desired, you can choose diff erent combi- Press the d button to choose the desired combina- nations of shutter speed and aperture that will tion of shutter speed and aperture.
  • Page 108 Shooting Mode S: SHUTTER PRIORITY AE S: SHUTTER PRIORITY AE In this mode, you choose the shutter speed while Press the d button to exit to shoot- the camera adjusts aperture for optimal expo- ing mode. sure. Take pictures. If the correct exposure can not Rotate the mode dial to S.
  • Page 109 Shooting Mode A: APERTURE PRIORITY AE A: APERTURE PRIORITY AE In this mode, you choose the aperture while the Press the d button to exit to shoot- camera adjusts shutter speed for optimal expo- ing mode. sure. Take pictures. If the correct exposure can not Rotate the mode dial to A.
  • Page 110 Shooting Mode M: MANUAL M: MANUAL In this mode, you choose both shutter speed and Press the d button to exit to shoot- aperture. If desired, exposure can be altered from ing mode. the value suggested by the camera. Take pictures. Rotate the mode dial to M.

  • Page 111: C: Custom Mode

    Shooting Mode C : CUSTOM MODE : CUSTOM MODE In P, S, A, and M modes, the K CUSTOM SET option in the shooting menu (pg. 74) can be used to save current camera and menu settings. These settings are recalled whenever the mode dial is rotated to C (cus- tom mode).

  • Page 112: Choosing A Display Format

    Playback Options To view the most recent picture in the monitor, Choosing a Display Format press the a button. Press the DISP/BACK button to cycle through playback display formats as shown below. 100-0001 100-0001 12/31/2050 12/31/2050 10 : 00 AM 10 : 00 AM Press the selector right to view pictures 100-0001...

  • Page 113: Playback Zoom

    Playback Options Playback Zoom Playback Zoom Select T to zoom in on pictures displayed in sin- Intelligent Face Detection gle-frame playback; select W to zoom out. When Pictures taken with Intelligent the picture is zoomed in, the selector can be used Face Detection (pg.

  • Page 114: Viewing Photo Information

    Playback Options Viewing Photo Information Viewing Photo Information To view or hide the photo Histograms information listed below in Histograms show the distribution of tones in the im- single-frame playback, press age. Brightness is shown by the horizontal axis, the number of pixels by the vertical axis.

  • Page 115: Multi-Frame Playback

    Playback Options Multi-Frame Playback Multi-Frame Playback Sort by Date Sort by Date To change the number of images dis- Choose sort-by-date mode to view pictures taken played during playback, select W. on a selected date. Press DISP/BACK until the sort-by-date Select W to increase the number of screen is displayed.

  • Page 116: A Deleting Pictures

    A Deleting Pictures The ERASE option in the playback menu can be used to delete still pictures and movies, increasing the amount of space available on the memory card or in internal memory (for information on deleting pictures in single-frame playback, see page 20). Note that deleted pictures can not be recovered. Copy important pictures to a computer or other storage device before proceeding.
  • Page 117 A Deleting Pictures ■ ■ FRAME ■ ■ ALL FRAMES FRAME: Deleting Selected Images : Deleting Selected Images ALL FRAMES: Deleting All Images : Deleting All Images Selecting FRAME displays Selecting FRAMES ERASE OK? ERASE ALL OK? IT MAY TAKE A WHILE the dialog shown at right.

  • Page 118: F Recording Movies

    F Recording Movies Shoot short movies at 30 frames per second. Sound is recorded via the built-in microphone; do not cover the microphone during recording. Press MENU/OK to display Rotate the mode dial to F (movie SHOOTING MENU SHOOTING MENU MOVIE ZOOM TYPE MOVIE ZOOM TYPE mode).
  • Page 119 F Recording Movies 2 Tip Avoiding Blurred Pictures There is no need to keep the shutter button pressed If the subject is poorly lit, blurring caused by camera shake can be reduced using the L DUAL IS MODE during recording. option in the setup menu (pg.

  • Page 120: Viewing Movies

    a Viewing Movies During playback (pg. 46), Progress is shown in the monitor during play- 100-006 100-006 movies are displayed in the back. monitor as shown at right. The following operations PLAY 12/31/2050 12/31/2050 10 : 00 AM 10 : 00 AM can be performed while a Progress bar movie is displayed:...

  • Page 121: Viewing Pictures On Tv

    Viewing Pictures on TV Connect the camera to a TV and tune the television to the video channel to show pictures to a group. The supplied USB-A/V cable connects as shown below. Turn the camera off before connect- ing the cable. Insert into USB-A/V cable connector Connect yellow plug...
  • Page 122 • An optional accessory is required to view HD movies recorded with S1600/S1700-series and S1800/S1900-series cameras on an HD device. Visit the following website for more information: http://www.fujifilm.com/products/digital_cameras/accessories/hdtv/ 3 Caution When connecting the cable, be sure the connectors are fully inserted.

  • Page 123: Printing Pictures Via Usb

    Printing Pictures via USB If the printer supports PictBridge, the camera can be connected directly to the printer and pictures can be printed without fi rst being copied to a computer. Note that depending on the printer, not all the functions described below may be supported. Connecting the Camera Connecting the Camera Printing Selected Pictures...

  • Page 124: Printing The Dpof Print Order

    Printing Pictures via USB 2 Tip: Printing the Date of Recording Printing the DPOF Print Order Printing the DPOF Print Order To print the date of recording on pictures, press DISP/ To print the print order created with K PRINT BACK in steps 1–2 to display the PictBridge menu (see ORDER (DPOF) in the playback F-mode menu “Printing the DPOF Print Order,”...
  • Page 125 Printing Pictures via USB 1 Notes Press MENU/OK to start printing. • Print pictures from internal memory or a memory card that has been formatted in the camera. During Printing • If the printer does not support date printing, the PRINT WITH DATE s option will not be available in The message shown at right PRINTING...

  • Page 126: Creating A Dpof Print Order

    Printing Pictures via USB Creating a DPOF Print Order Creating a DPOF Print Order The K PRINT ORDER (DPOF) option in the play- ■ ■ WITH DATE WITH DATE s/ WITHOUT DATE / WITHOUT DATE back F-mode menu can be used to create a digi- To modify the DPOF print order, select K K PRINT ORDER (DPOF) in the playback F-mode menu...
  • Page 127 Printing Pictures via USB Press the selector up or down to Repeat steps 1–2 to complete the choose the number of copies (up to print order. Press MENU/OK to save 99). To remove a picture from the the print order when settings are order, press the selector down until the num- complete, or DISP/BACK to exit with- ber of copies is 0.
  • Page 128 Printing Pictures via USB 1 Notes ■ ■ RESET ALL RESET ALL • Remove the memory card to create or modify a print To cancel the current print RESET DPOF OK? RESET DPOF OK? order for the pictures in internal memory. order, select RESET ALL •...

  • Page 129: Viewing Pictures On A Computer

    3 Caution For information about Windows 7, visit http://www.fujifilm.com/support/download/camera/software/. Other versions of Windows are not supported. Operation is not guaranteed on home-built computers or comput- ers that have been upgraded from earlier versions of Windows.
  • Page 130 Viewing Pictures on a Computer Start the computer. Log in to an account with administrator privileges before proceeding. Exit any applications that may be running and insert the FinePix CD in a CD-ROM drive. Windows Vista If an AutoPlay dialog is displayed, click SETUP.exe. A “User Account Control” dialog will then be displayed; click Allow.
  • Page 131 PowerPC or Intel Pre-installed versions of Mac OS X version 10.3.9–10.5 OS OS (for the latest information, visit http://www.fujifilm.com/) 256 MB or more Free disk space A minimum of 200 MB required for installation with 400 MB available when FinePixViewer is running...
  • Page 132 Viewing Pictures on a Computer Remove the FinePix 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 FinePix CD in a dry location out of direct sunlight in case you need to re-install the software.

  • Page 133: 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 Press the a button for about a second to turn memory card, insert the card into the camera the camera on.
  • Page 134 Use a memory card The latest version of FinePixViewer can be download- reader to transfer pictures. ed from http://www.fujifilm.com/. • Make sure the indicator lamp is out before turning the camera off or disconnecting the USB cable. Failure to...

  • Page 135: Using The Menus: Shooting Mode

    Using the Menus: Shooting Mode The F-mode and shooting menus contain settings for a wide range of shooting conditions. Using the F F -Mode Menu Using the -Mode Menu Press the F button to display the Press the selector right to display F-mode menu.

  • Page 136: F-Mode Menu Options

    Using the Menus: Shooting Mode F -Mode Menu Options -Mode Menu Options Menu item Menu item Description Description Options Options Default Default AUTO / AUTO (400) / AUTO (800) / Adjust ISO sensitivity. Choose higher values when the sub- 64 / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / AUTO ject is poorly lit.

  • Page 137: O Image Size

    Using the Menus: Shooting Mode O IMAGE SIZE IMAGE SIZE Choose the size and aspect ratio at which still pic- Aspect Ratio tures are recorded. Large pictures can be printed Pictures with an aspect ratio of 4 : 3 have the same at large sizes with no drop in quality;...

  • Page 138: T Image Quality

    Using the Menus: Shooting Mode T IMAGE QUALITY G COLOR IMAGE QUALITY COLOR Choose how much image fi les are compressed. Enhance contrast and color saturation or take pic- Select FINE (low compression) for higher image tures in black and white. quality, NORMAL (high compression) to increase Option Option...

  • Page 139: Using The Shooting Menu

    Using the Menus: Shooting Mode Using the Shooting Menu Using the Shooting Menu Press MENU/OK to display the shoot- Press the selector right to display ing menu. options for the highlighted item. SHOOTING MENU SHOOTING MENU SELF-TIMER SELF-TIMER PHOTOMETRY PHOTOMETRY MULTI WHITE BALANCE AUTO...

  • Page 140: Shooting Menu Options

    Using the Menus: Shooting Mode Shooting Menu Options Shooting Menu Options Menu item Menu item Description Description Options Options Default Default Choose a scene for SP mode (pg. 35). SCENE POSITION SCENE POSITION Take pictures with the self-timer (pg. 75). 10 SEC / 2 SEC / OFF SELF-TIMER SELF-TIMER...

  • Page 141: B Self-Timer

    Using the Menus: Shooting Mode B SELF-TIMER SELF-TIMER Choose the duration for the self-timer. The self- Start the timer. timer is available in all shooting modes. Press the shutter button the rest • 10 SEC: Choose for self-portraits or for group por- of the way down to start the timer.

  • Page 142: C Photometry

    Using the Menus: Shooting Mode C PHOTOMETRY PHOTOMETRY Intelligent Face Detection Choose how the camera meters exposure when Because it ensures that the faces of portrait subjects Intelligent Face Detection is off . will be in focus, Intelligent Face Detection (pg. 22) is •...

  • Page 143: D White Balance

    Using the Menus: Shooting Mode D WHITE BALANCE WHITE BALANCE ■ ■ h h : Custom White Balance For natural colors, choose a setting that matches : Custom White Balance Choose h to adjust white the light source (for an explanation of “white bal- CUSTOM WB CUSTOM WB ance,”...

  • Page 144: E High-Speed Shooting

    Using the Menus: Shooting Mode E HIGH-SPEED SHOOTING F FOCUSING HIGH-SPEED SHOOTING FOCUSING Selecting ON reduces focusing time, ensuring a Choose how the camera focuses. • u CONTINUOUS AF: The camera continually ad- quick shutter response. justs focus to refl ect changes in the distance 1 Notes to the subject even when the shutter button is •...

  • Page 145: G Af Mode

    Using the Menus: Shooting Mode G AF MODE AF MODE • t AREA: The focus position This option controls how the camera selects the SELECT AF AREA SELECT AF AREA focus area when Intelligent Face Detection is off can be chosen manually by (pg.

  • Page 146: H Sharpness

    Using the Menus: Shooting Mode H SHARPNESS I FLASH SHARPNESS FLASH Choose whether to sharpen Adjust fl ash brightness. SHOOTING MENU SHOOTING MENU SHOOTING MENU SHOOTING MENU SHARPNESS SHARPNESS SHARPNESS SHARPNESS or soften outlines. Choose from values be- HARD HARD FLASH FLASH FLASH...

  • Page 147: Using The Menus: Playback Mode

    Using the Menus: Playback Mode The F-mode and playback menus are used to manage the pictures in internal memory or on the memory card. Using the F F -Mode Menu Using the -Mode Menu Press the selector right to display Press the a button to enter play- back mode.

  • Page 148: F-Mode Menu Options

    Using the Menus: Playback Mode F -Mode Menu Options -Mode Menu Options Option Option Description Description SLIDE SHOW SLIDE SHOW View pictures in a slide show (see below). PRINT ORDER (DPOF) Select pictures for printing on DPOF- and PictBridge-compatible devices (pg. 57). PRINT ORDER (DPOF) I SLIDE SHOW SLIDE SHOW...

  • Page 149: Using The Playback Menu

    Using the Menus: Playback Mode Using the Playback Menu Using the Playback Menu Press a to enter playback mode. Press the selector right to display options for the highlighted item. Press MENU/OK to display the play- PLAYBACK MENU back menu. ERASE BACK RED EYE REMOVAL...

  • Page 150: Playback Menu Options

    Using the Menus: Playback Mode B RED EYE REMOVAL Playback Menu Options Playback Menu Options RED EYE REMOVAL If the current picture is marked with a icon to The following options are available: indicate that it was taken with Intelligent Face De- Option Option Description...

  • Page 151: C Image Rotate

    Using the Menus: Playback Mode C IMAGE ROTATE IMAGE ROTATE By default, pictures taken in Press the selector down to rotate the IMAGE ROTATE IMAGE ROTATE picture 90 ° clockwise, up to rotate tall orientation are displayed in wide orientation. Use this the picture 90 °...

  • Page 152: D Protect

    Using the Menus: Playback Mode D PROTECT PROTECT Protect pictures from accidental deletion. The following options are available. ■ ■ FRAME ■ ■ SET ALL FRAME SET ALL Protect selected pictures. Press MENU/OK to protect all SET ALL OK? IT MAY TAKE A WHILE pictures, or press DISP/BACK Press the selector left or right to dis- to exit without changing...

  • Page 153: E Copy

    Using the Menus: Playback Mode E COPY COPY Copy pictures between internal memory and a memory card. Press the selector up or down to Press the selector up or down to highlight a INTERNAL MEMORY highlight FRAME or ALL FRAMES. y b CARD (copy pictures from internal memory to the memory card) or Press MENU/OK.
  • Page 154 Using the Menus: Playback Mode ■ ■ FRAME ■ ■ ALL FRAMES FRAME ALL FRAMES Copy selected frames. Press MENU/OK to copy all COPY OK? COPY ALL OK? 100-0001 100-0001 100-0001 100-0001 IT MAY TAKE pictures, or press DISP/BACK A WHILE to exit without copying pic- tures.

  • Page 155: F Voice Memo

    Using the Menus: Playback Mode F VOICE MEMO VOICE MEMO To add a voice memo to a Press MENU/OK to start recording. REC STANDBY REC STANDBY still picture, select F VOICE MEMO after displaying the RECORDING Time remaining picture in playback mode. START START CANCEL...
  • Page 156 Using the Menus: Playback Mode Playing Voice Memos Pictures with voice memos are indicated by a q icon during playback. Progress is shown To play the voice memo, press the selector down. To pause, press the in the monitor. selector down again; to end playback, press the selector up. Press the selector left to rewind, right to fast forward.

  • Page 157: G Crop

    Using the Menus: Playback Mode G CROP CROP To create a cropped copy of a picture, play the picture back and select G CROP in the playback menu (pg. 83). Use the zoom control to zoom in and out and Press MENU/OK.

  • Page 158: O Resize

    Using the Menus: Playback Mode O RESIZE RESIZE To create a small copy of a picture, play the picture back and select O RESIZE in the playback menu (pg. 83). Press the selector up or down Press MENU/OK to select the high- to highlight a STANDARD or lighted option.

  • Page 159: The Setup Menu

    The Setup Menu Using the Setup Menu Using the Setup Menu Display the setup menu. Adjust settings. 1.1 Press MENU/OK to display the 3.1 Press the selector up or down menu for the current mode. to highlight a menu item. 1.2 Press the selector up or down 3.2 Press the selector right to dis- to highlight M SET-UP.

  • Page 160: Setup Menu Options

    The Setup Menu Setup Menu Options Setup Menu Options Menu item Menu item Description Description Options Options Default Default Choose how long pictures are displayed after shooting (pg. CONT / 3 SEC / 1.5 SEC / IMAGE DISP. IMAGE DISP. 1.5 SEC 95).

  • Page 161: Aimage Disp

    The Setup Menu Menu item Menu item Description Description Options Options Default Default Discharge rechargeable Ni-MH batteries (pg. 100). — — DISCHARGE DISCHARGE Choose a video mode for connection to a TV (pg. 55). NTSC / PAL — VIDEO SYSTEM VIDEO SYSTEM Reset all settings except F DATE/TIME, N TIME DIFFERENCE, O BACKGROUND COLOR, T BATTERY TYPE, and Q VIDEO SYSTEM to...

  • Page 162: Bframe No

    The Setup Menu B FRAME NO. FRAME NO. New pictures are stored in image fi les named using a four-digit fi le number as- Frame number Frame number signed by adding one to the last fi le number used. The fi le number is displayed 100-0001 100-0001 100-0001...

  • Page 163: D Digital Zoom

    The Setup Menu D DIGITAL ZOOM I PLAYBACK VOLUME DIGITAL ZOOM PLAYBACK VOLUME If ON is selected, selecting T at the maximum Press the selector up or VOLUME optical zoom position will trigger digital zoom, down to choose volume further magnifying the image. To cancel digital for movie and voice memo zoom, zoom out to the minimum digital zoom playback and press MENU/OK...

  • Page 164: K Format

    The Setup Menu K FORMAT M AUTO POWER OFF FORMAT AUTO POWER OFF Format internal memory or a Choose the length of time before the camera FORMAT FORMAT FORMAT OK? FORMAT OK? memory card. If a memory turns off automatically when no operations are ERASE ALL DATA ERASE ALL DATA card is inserted in the cam-...

  • Page 165: N Time Difference

    The Setup Menu N TIME DIFFERENCE TIME DIFFERENCE When travelling, use this option to switch the camera clock instantly from your home time zone to the local time at your destination. Specify the diff erence between local time Switch between local time and your home and your home time zone.

  • Page 166: P Discharge (Ni-Mh Batteries Only)

    The Setup Menu P DISCHARGE DISCHARGE (Ni-MH Batteries Only) (Ni-MH Batteries Only) The capacity of rechargeable Press the selector left or right to DISCHARGE DISCHARGE DO NOT EXECUTE DO NOT EXECUTE Ni-MH batteries may be tem- highlight OK. WITH NON Ni-MH WITH NON Ni-MH RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES...

  • Page 167: Optional Accessories

    Optional Accessories The camera supports a wide range of accessories from FUJIFILM and other manufacturers. ■ ■ Audio/Visual Audio/Visual Standard TV (available from third-party suppliers) FINEPIX S2500HD/S2700HD series USB-A/V cable S1800/S1900 series ■ ■ Computer Related Computer Related S1600/S1700 series...

  • Page 168: Accessories From Fujifilm

    Optional Accessories Accessories from FUJIFILM Accessories from FUJIFILM The following optional accessories are available from FUJIFILM. For the latest information on the acces- sories available in your region, check with your local FUJIFILM representative or visit http://www.fujifilm. com/products/digital_cameras/index.html. Use for extended playback or when copying pictures...

  • Page 169: Caring For The Camera

    Any remaining stains can be removed by wiping ter, motor, transformer, or magnet gently with a piece of FUJIFILM lens-cleaning pa- • in contact with volatile chemicals such as pesti- per to which a small amount of lens-cleaning fl uid cides has been applied.

  • Page 170: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Power and Battery Problem Problem Possible cause Possible cause Solution Solution Page Page The batteries are exhausted. Insert fresh or fully-charged spare batteries. The batteries are not in the correct orienta- Re-insert the batteries in the correct orienta- tion. tion.
  • Page 171 Troubleshooting Menus and Displays Problem Problem Possible cause Possible cause Solution Solution Page Page English is not selected for the L a Menus and displays are Select ENGLISH. 14, 94 not in English. option in the setup menu. Shooting Problem Problem Possible cause Possible cause...
  • Page 172 Troubleshooting Problem Problem Possible cause Possible cause Solution Solution Page Page Face detection Intelligent Face Detection is not available in Choose a diff erent shooting mode. not available. the current shooting mode. The subject’s face is obscured by sunglasses, a Remove the obstructions.
  • Page 173 Troubleshooting Problem Problem Possible cause Possible cause Solution Solution Page Page The lens is dirty. Clean the lens. The lens is blocked. Keep objects away from the lens. Pictures are s is displayed during shooting and the fo- blurred. Check focus before shooting. cus frame is displayed in red.
  • Page 174 Troubleshooting Playback Problem Problem Possible cause Possible cause Solution Solution Page Page Pictures are The pictures were taken with a diff erent make or — — grainy. model of camera. Pictures Playback zoom The picture has been resized or cropped to —...
  • Page 175 Troubleshooting Connections Problem Problem Possible cause Possible cause Solution Solution Page Page Monitor is off . The camera is connected to a TV. View pictures on the TV. The camera is not properly connected. Connect the camera correctly. An A/V cable was connected during movie Connect the camera once movie playback 54, 55 playback.
  • Page 176 AC adapter/DC Temporary camera malfunction. function as expected. coupler. If the problem persists, contact your FUJIFILM dealer. I want to use an AC The AC power adapter can be used with volt- power adapter and DC Check the label on the AC power adapter.

  • Page 177: Warning Messages And Displays

    The memory card contacts require cleaning. sage is repeated, format the memory card (pg. 98). If the message persists, replace the memory card. Camera malfunction. Contact a FUJIFILM dealer. PROTECTED CARD The memory card is locked. Unlock the memory card (pg. 10).
  • Page 178 Incompatible memory card. Use a compatible memory card. Camera malfunction. Contact a FUJIFILM dealer. MEMORY FULL MEMORY FULL The memory card or internal memory is full; Delete pictures or insert a memory card with more free pictures can not be recorded or copied.
  • Page 179 Voice memo fi le is corrupt. The voice memo can not be played back. ERROR Camera malfunction. Contact a FUJIFILM dealer. NO IMAGE The source device selected in the playback Select a diff erent source. E COPY menu contains no pictures.
  • Page 180 Warning Messages and Displays Warning Warning Description Description Solution Solution PRESS AND HOLD An attempt was made to adjust the volume Exit silent mode before adjusting the volume. THE DISP BUTTON TO with the camera in silent mode. DEACTIVATE SILENT MODE A connection error occurred while pictures Confi rm that the device is turned on and that the USB were being printed or copied to a computer or...

  • Page 181: Glossary

    Glossary Digital zoom: Unlike optical zoom, digital zoom does not increase the amount of visible detail. Instead, details vis- ible using optical zoom are simply enlarged, producing a slightly “grainy” image. DPOF (Digital Print Order Format): A standard that allows pictures to be printed from “print orders” stored in internal memory or on a memory card.

  • Page 182: Internal Memory/Memory Card Capacity

    Internal Memory/Memory Card Capacity The following table shows the recording time or number of pictures available at diff erent image quali- ties. All fi gures are approximate; fi le size varies with the scene recorded, producing wide variations in the number of fi les that can be stored. The number of exposures or length remaining may not diminish at an even rate.
  • Page 183 Interl Memory/Memory Card Capacity O IMAGE SIZE (Still pictures) O QUALITY (Movies) IMAGE SIZE (Still pictures) QUALITY (Movies) 4 : 3 4 : 3 3 : 2 3 : 2 16 : 9 16 : 9 FINE FINE NORMAL NORMAL FINE FINE NORMAL...

  • Page 184: Specifi Cations

    Specifi cations System Digital Camera FinePix S2500HD/S2700HD series, S1800/S1900 series, S1600/S1700 series Model Eff ective pixels 12.2 million -in., square-pixel CCD with primary color fi lter • Internal memory (approx. 23 MB) • SD/SDHC memory cards (see page 10) Storage media Compliant with Design Rule for Camera File System (DCF), Exif 2.2, and Digital Print Order Format File system (DPOF)
  • Page 185 Specifi cations System Sensitivity Standard output sensitivity equivalent to ISO 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400 (3200 and 6400 available only at image sizes Q); AUTO, AUTO (400), AUTO (800) 256-segment through-the-lens (TTL) metering; MULTI, SPOT, AVERAGE Metering Exposure control Programmed AE, shutter-priority AE, aperture-priority AE, and manual exposure –2 EV –...
  • Page 186 Specifi cations System Flash Manual pop-up fl ash with CCD-metered auto fl ash control (using monitor pre-fl ashes); eff ective range when sensitivity is set to AUTO is approx. 40 cm–8 m/1.3 ft.–26.2 ft. (wide angle) or 2.5 m–4.4 m/8.2 ft.–14.4 ft. (telephoto);...
  • Page 187 Specifi cations Input/output terminals A/V OUT (audio/video output) NTSC or PAL output with monaural sound HDMI Mini Connector HDMI output (S2500HD/S2700HD series only) Digital input/output USB 2.0 High Speed; shares A/V OUT connector Power supply/other • AA alkaline batteries (×4) Power sources •...
  • Page 188 European countries and China. Notices • Specifi cations subject to change without notice. FUJIFILM shall not be held liable for damages resulting from errors in this manual. • Although the monitor is manufactured using advanced high-precision technology, small bright points and anomalous colors (particularly in the vicinity of text) may appear.
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