BL01256-201 DIGITAL CAMERA FINEPIX Z85/Z90 Series Owner’s Manual Thank you for your purchase of this product. This manual describes how to use your FUJIFILM digital camera and the supplied software. Be sure that you have read and understood its contents and the warnings in “For Your Safety” (P ii) before using the camera. For information on related products, visit our website at http://www.fujifilm.com/products/digital_cameras/index.
For Your Safety IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Read Instructions: All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated. • Retain Instructions: The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. • Heed Warnings: All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. • Follow Instructions: All operating and use instructions should be followed.
For Your Safety Antennas Outdoor Antenna Grounding: If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the video product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and builtup static charges. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No.
For Your Safety Be sure to read these notes before use WARNING Safety Notes • Make sure that you use your camera correctly. Read these safety notes and your Owner’s Manual carefully before use. • After reading these safety notes, store them in a safe place. About the Icons The icons shown below are 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.
For Your Safety WARNING CAUTION Do not use the charger to charge batteries other than those specified here. The supplied battery charger is for use only with the type of battery supplied with the camera. Using the charger to charge conventional batteries or other types of rechargeable batteries can cause the battery to leak fluid, overheat or burst. When carrying the battery, install it in a digital camera or keep it in the hard case. When storing the battery, keep it in the hard case.
For Your Safety ■ Charging the Battery Charge the battery in the supplied battery charger. Charging times will increase at ambient temperatures below +10 °C (+50 °F) or above +35 °C (+95 °F). Do not attempt to The following describes the proper use of charge the battery at temperatures above batteries and how to prolong their life. Incor- 40 °C (+104 °F); at temperatures below 0 °C rect use can shorten battery life or cause leak- (+32 °F), the battery will not charge. age, overheating, fire, or explosion.
For Your Safety • Do not mix old and new batteries, batteries with different charge levels, or batteries of different types. • If the camera will not be used for an extended period, remove the batteries. Note that the camera clock will be reset. • The batteries may be warm to the touch immediately after use. Turn the camera off and allow the batteries to cool before handling. • Battery capacity tends to decrease at low temperatures.
For Your Safety Using the Camera Do not aim the camera at extremely bright light sources, such as the sun in a cloudless sky. Failure to observe this precaution could damage the camera image sensor. Take Test Shots Before taking photographs on important occasions (such as at weddings or before taking the camera on a trip), take a test shot and view the result in the LCD monitor to ensure that the camera is functioning normally.
About This Manual Before using the camera, read this manual and the warnings in “For Your Safety” (P ii). For information on specific topics, consult the sources below. Table of Contents .............................P .............................P xi The “Table of Contents” gives an overview of the entire manual. The principal camera operations are listed here. Troubleshooting ............................ P 90 Having a specific problem with the camera? Find the answer here. Warning Messages and Displays ..
Frequently-Used Buttons ■ Recording Movies y Press the F button to shoot a movie. To end recording, press the F button again. ■ Taking Pictures During Playback y To return instantly to shooting mode, press the shutter button halfway. Shoot View ■ Switching Shooting and Playback Modes Press the a button when shooting switches to the playback mode. Press the B button when playback switches to the shooting mode.
Table of Contents For Your Safety ..................................................................ii IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..................................ii Safety Notes ....................................................................iv About This Manual ...........................................................ix Frequently-Used Buttons .................................................x Before You Begin Symbols and Conventions.................................................
Table of Contents xii More on Playback Movies Playback Options.............................................................40 Playback Zoom ...............................................................41 G Multi-Frame Playback .............................................42 e Deleting Pictures ........................................................44 H Image Search............................................................45 K PhotoBook Assist......................................................
Table of Contents Using the Menus: Playback Mode ..................................74 Using the Playback Menu ...............................................74 Playback Menu Options..................................................74 k PHOTOBOOK ASSIST................................................74 l FAVORITES .............................................................74 h PICTURE COMPARE .................................................74 b IMAGE SEARCH ................................................
Table of Contents Technical Notes Troubleshooting Optional Accessories .......................................................86 Printing ........................................................................86 Computer Related..........................................................86 Audio/Visual .................................................................86 Accessories from FUJIFILM..............................................87 Caring for the Camera ..........................................
Before You Begin 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. Menus and other text in the LCD monitor are shown in bold. In the illustrations in this manual, displays may be simplified for explanatory purposes.
Parts of the Camera For more information, refer to the page listed to the right of each item. 1 Zoom control ...........................................................21, 41 2 Shutter button .............................................................. 22 3 F (movie recording) button ....................................x, 56 4 Flash ............................................................................. 35 5 Microphone .................................................................. 56 6 Lens ...
Parts of the Camera Camera Displays (Touch Panel) The following types of indicator may be displayed during shooting and playback. Indicators vary with camera settings. ■ Shooting 1 Battery level ................................................................... 4 2 Intelligent Face Detection indicator .............................. 39 3 Silent mode indicator ................................................... 73 4 White balance...............................................................
Parts of the Camera ■ Playback 100-0001 YouTube MENU DISP 1 Playback mode indicator..........................................24, 40 2 Intelligent Face Detection indicator .............................. 39 3 Silent mode indicator ................................................... 79 4 Red-eye removal indicator ............................................ 52 5 Edit ............................................................................... 49 6 Photobook assist........................................
The Touch Panel Display The touch panel display can be operated by tapping the display or gliding a finger over the panel. The panel responds to pressure; use a firm touch, but do NOT use excessive force. ■ Tap Lightly tap the display to adjust settings or select pictures or menu options. P MENU DISP ■ Scroll Glide lightly over the display to scroll through pictures during playback.
The Touch Panel Display Rotating the Camera With some exceptions, the display in the monitor rotates 90 ° when the camera is in “tall” orientation.
The Touch Panel Display ■ Playback MENU DISP MENU DISP Before You Begin 7
The Touch Panel Display Touch Panel Icons ■ Shooting Tap the icons in the shooting display to perform the operations listed below. The icons displayed vary with the options currently selected. Shooting mode: Choose a shooting mode (P 25). Flash mode: Choose a flash mode (P 35). Self-timer: Use the selftimer (P 37). Shooting menu: View the shooting menu (P 68). 8 P MENU DISP Macro mode: Shoot in macro mode (P 38). Display: Turn indicators on or off (P 4).
The Touch Panel Display ■ Playback Tap the icons in the playback display to perform the operations listed below. The icons displayed vary with the type of picture and the current playback mode. Delete: Delete the current picture (P 44). Multi-frame: View multiple pictures (P 42). Image search: Find pictures (P 45). Next: View the next picture (P 24). Photobook assist: Create photobooks (P 47). Previous: View the previous picture (P 24). Playback menu: View the playback menu (P 74).
First Steps Charging the Battery The battery is not charged at shipment. Charge the battery before use. 1 Place the battery in the supplied battery charger. Insert the battery in the orientation indicated by the CBD labels. Battery The camera uses an NP-45A rechargeable battery. CBD label Battery charger 2 Plug the charger in. Arrow CBD label Plug the charger into a power outlet. The charging indicator will light.
Inserting the Battery and a Memory Card Although the camera can store pictures in internal memory, optional SD, SDHC and SDXC memory cards (sold separately) can be used to store additional pictures. After charging the battery, insert the battery and memory card as described below. 1 Open the battery-chamber cover. R Be sure the camera is off before opening the battery-chamber cover. Q Do not open the battery-chamber cover when the camera is on.
Inserting the Battery and a Memory Card 3 Insert the memory card. Holding the memory card in the orientation 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. If the Click memory card is not correctly inserted or no memory card is inserted, a will appear in the LCD monitor and internal memory will be used for recording and playback.
Inserting the Battery and a Memory Card Removing the Battery and Memory Card Before removing the battery or memory card, turn the camera off and open the battery-chamber cover. To remove the battery, press the battery latch to the side, and slide the battery out of the camera as shown. Battery latch To remove the memory card, press it in and release it slowly. The card can then be removed by hand. When a memory card is removed, the card could come out of the slot too quickly.
Inserting the Battery and a Memory Card ■ Compatible Memory Cards FUJIFILM and SanDisk SD, SDHC and SDXC 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. The camera can not be used with xD-Picture Cards or MultiMediaCard (MMC) devices.
Inserting the Battery and a Memory Card • The data in internal memory may be erased or corrupted when the camera is repaired. Please note that the repairer will be able to view pictures in internal memory. • Formatting a memory card or internal memory in the camera creates a folder in which pictures are stored. Do not rename or delete this folder or use a computer or other device to edit, delete, or rename image files.
Turning the Camera on and Off Shooting Mode To turn the camera on, open the lens cover fully. The camera turns off when the lens cover is closed. Camera on Camera off Playback Mode If the lens cover is closed, the camera can be turned on in playback mode by pressing the a button for about a second. To turn the camera off, press and hold the a button. R Switching to Shooting Mode To exit to shooting mode, press the shutter button halfway or the B button.
Turning the Camera on and Off Q Fingerprints and other marks on the lens can affect pictures. Keep the lens clean. Q Turning the camera off does not completely end the supply of power to the camera. R Auto Power Off The camera will turn off automatically if no operations are performed for the length of time selected for M AUTO POWER OFF (P 84).
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; for information on displaying the setup menu, see page 80). 1 Tap to select a language. Tap 6 or 7 to view additional languages. START MENU 1/3 R “NO” and “BACK” Tap BACK to return to the previous step, NO to skip the current step.
Basic Setup 4 Tap a shooting mode. 5 Tap OK to enter shooting mode when setup is complete. MENU DISP R The Camera Clock If the battery is removed for an extended period, the camera clock will be reset and the language-selection dialog will be displayed when the camera is turned on.
Basic Photography and Playback Taking Pictures in Q (Scene Recognition) Mode This section describes how to take pictures in Q (scene scene recognition) recognition mode. The camera automatically analyzes the composition and adjusts settings appropriately. 1 Turn the camera on. Fully open the lens cover. Q shooting indicators will be displayed. The g Icon This icon indicates that the camera continuously searches for faces to select the appropriate scene, increasing the drain on the battery.
Taking Pictures in Q (Scene Recognition) Mode 2 Frame the picture. Use the zoom control to frame the picture in the display. MENU Zoom indicator DISP Zoom out MENU DISP Zoom in Holding the Camera Hold the camera steady with both hands and brace your elbows against your sides. Shaking or unsteady hands can blur your shots. To prevent pictures that are out of focus or too dark (underexposed), keep your fingers and other objects away from the lens and flash.
Taking Pictures in Q (Scene Recognition) Mode 3 Focus. Press the shutter button halfway to focus. R The lens may make a noise when the camera focuses; this is normal. Double beep 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 displayed. Change the composition or use focus lock (P 32).
Taking Pictures in Q (Scene Recognition) Mode 4 Shoot. Smoothly press the shutter button the rest of the way down to take the picture. Click R If the subject is poorly lit, the flash may fire when the picture is taken. For information on using the flash when lighting is poor, see “N Using the Flash (Intelligent Flash)” (P 35). The Shutter Button The shutter button has two positions. Pressing the shutter button halfway sets focus and exposure; to shoot, press the shutter button the rest of the way down.
Viewing Pictures Pictures can be viewed in the LCD monitor. When taking important photographs, take a test shot and check the results. 1 Press the a button. The most recent picture will be displayed. 2 View additional pictures. Scroll left or right or tap 8 or 9. MENU DISP MENU DISP Press the shutter button or the B button to exit to shooting mode.
More on Photography Shooting Mode Choose a shooting mode according to the scene or type of subject. Tap the shooting mode icon in the monitor and tap the icon for the desired mode.
Shooting Mode B AUTO Choose for crisp, clear snapshots. This mode is recommended in most situations. HOME BACK J TOUCH & SHOOT Choose this mode to take pictures by touching the display instead of pressing the shutter button. Touch anywhere inside the “touch and shoot” area to focus on the selected subject and take a picture.
Shooting Mode SP SCENE POSITION The camera offers a choice of “scenes,” each adapted to particular shooting conditions or a specific type of subject.
Shooting Mode r MOTION PANORAMA Follow an on-screen guide to take photos that will automatically be joined to form a panorama. HOME BACK SHOOTING MODE Scene Recognition AUTO Touch&Shoot Touch&Track Scene Position Motion Panorama Natural Light Natural&Flash Program AE 1 Tap y and select the pan direction. 1 2 3 3 2 1 P BACK 2 Take a photograph. Exposure and white balance for the panorama are set with the first shot.
Shooting Mode 4 Take the last shot as described in Step 3. R To end shooting and create a panorama after the first or second shot, tap OK after completing Step 2 or Step 3 and proceed to Step 5. 5 Tap OK to save the picture. Q Panoramas are created from multiple frames. The camera may in some cases be unable to stitch the frames together perfectly.
Shooting Mode D/C NATURAL LIGHT / NATURAL & N Choose D NATURAL LIGHT or C NATURAL & N. HOME BACK Option D NATURAL LIGHT C NATURAL & N 30 SHOOTING MODE Scene Recognition AUTO Touch&Shoot Touch&Track Scene Position Motion Panorama Natural Light Natural&Flash Program AE P Description Capture natural light indoors, under low light, or where the flash can not be used. The flash turns off and sensitivity is raised to reduce blur.
Shooting Mode P PROGRAM AE The camera sets exposure automatically.
Focus Lock To compose photographs with off-center subjects: 1 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). MENU DISP 2 Recompose: Keep the button pressed halfway. 3 Shoot: Press the button all the way down.
Focus Lock 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. • Very shiny subjects such as mirrors or car bodies. • Subjects that show little contrast with the background • Fast-moving subjects.
d Exposure Compensation To adjust exposure compensation when photographing very bright, very dark, or high-contrast subjects, tap MENU to display the shooting menu and select d EXP. COMPENSATION (P 69). Tap e or f to choose an exposure compensation value and then tap OK. P MENU DISP Choose positive values (6) to increase exposure Choose negative values (7) to reduce exposure R A d icon and exposure indicator are displayed at settings other than ±0.
N 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 preserving the effects of ambient background lighting, even in dimly-lit indoor scenes.
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 The flash may fire several times with each shot. Do not move the camera until shooting is complete. R The flash may cause vignetting.
h Using the Self-Timer To use the self-timer, tap the self-timer icon and choose from the following options: MENU DISP MENU DISP Option Description The camera starts the timer when it detects two portrait subjects close together. Tap g or h to choose how close the subjects must be together before the timer a (COUPLE TIME) starts (the more hearts, the closer the subjects must be together). R To stop the timer before the picture is taken, press the shutter button halfway.
F Macro Mode (Close-ups) For close-ups, tap the macro mode icon and select F. When macro mode is in effect, the camera focuses on subjects near the center of the frame. Use the zoom control to compose pictures (P 21). MENU DISP MENU DISP To exit macro mode, tap the macro mode icon and select H. R Use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blur caused by camera shake.
b 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, tap MENU to display the shooting menu and select on for b FACE DETECTION (P 73). Faces can be detected with the camera in vertical or horizontal orientation; if a face is detected, it will be indicated by a green border.
More on Playback Playback Options To view the most recent picture in the LCD monitor, press the a button. MENU DISP Scroll left or right or tap 8 or 9 to view additional pictures. MENU DISP R Pictures taken using other cameras are indicated by a m (“gift image”) icon during playback.
Playback Options Playback Zoom To zoom a picture in or out: 1 Display the picture full screen and tap the picture to display the k icon. MENU DISP k icon 2 Tap the k icon. Zoom controls will be displayed; tap k to zoom in or n to zoom out (you can also select i with the camera zoom control to display the zoom slider and use the zoom control to zoom in and out, or tap the display to zoom in on the selected area). Tap 6, 7, 8, or 9 to scroll the display.
Playback Options G Multi-Frame Playback To view pictures nine at a time, tap G in single-frame view. The number of pictures displayed changes each time you tap G (you can also select j with the camera zoom control to increase the number of pictures displayed or i to decrease the number of pictures).
Playback Options In 9- and 16-frame views, scroll left or right or tap 6, 7, 8, or 9 to view more pictures. BACK BACK Tap a picture to view it full screen. Rotating the Camera When the camera is held in “tall” (portrait) orientation, the highlighted picture appears at the top of the display. Tap 8 or 9 to highlight pictures and tap the picture at the top of the display to view it full screen.
e Deleting Pictures To delete individual pictures, multiple selected pictures, or all pictures, tap MENU during playback to display the playback menu, select A ERASE (P 77), and choose from the options below. Note that deleted pictures can not be recovered. Copy important pictures to a computer or other storage device before proceeding. MENU DISP Option Description Tap g or h to scroll through pictures and tap e. A confirmation dialog will be displayed; tap OK to delete the current picture.
H Image Search Search for pictures. 1 Tap the H icon in single-frame view. MENU DISP 2 Choose from the following options: Option BY DATE BY FACE BY I FAVORITES BY SCENE BY TYPE OF DATA BY UPLOAD MARK Description Search by date. Search for faces from the face recognition database. Search by rating (P 74). Search by scene. Find all still pictures, all movies, or edited pictures. Find all pictures selected for upload to a specified destination (P 78).
H Image Search 4 The large preview to the left of the thumbnails is the current picture. To view the current picture full frame, tap the preview or tap OK. 05/31/2050 05/31/2050 DISP BACK 05/31/2050 06/03/2050 08/20/2050 08/22/2050 OK OK BACK Tap g or h to scroll through the pictures that match the search conditions or tap I to view them in a slide show (P 75). To delete (P 44) or protect (P 76) the pictures, tap e or D respectively. 5 To exit, tap OK when the current picture is shown full frame.
K PhotoBook Assist Create books from your favorite photos. Creating a PhotoBook 1 Tap the K icon in single-frame view. R Photobook assist can also be accessed from the playback menu (P 74). MENU DISP 2 Tap NEW BOOK. 3 Tap one of the following to choose pictures for the new book. • SELECT FROM ALL: Choose from all available pictures. • SELECT BY IMAGE SEARCH: Choose from pictures matching selected search conditions (P 45). R Neither photographs a or smaller nor movies can be selected for photobooks.
K PhotoBook Assist 6 Tap COMPLETE PHOTOBOOK (to select all photos or all photos matching the specified search conditions for the book, choose SELECT ALL). The new book will be added to the list in the photobook assist menu. HOME SELECT IMAGES FOR PHOTOBOOK SELECT ALL COMPLETE PHOTOBOOK BACK Q Books can contain up to 300 pictures. Q Books that contain no photos are automatically deleted.
j Edit To edit pictures, tap MENU during playback to display the playback menu, select j EDIT. Tap 6 or 7 to scroll through the menu and tap an option to select it. MENU DISP Option f COLLAGE C IMAGE ROTATE G CROP O RESIZE B RED EYE REMOVAL c ASPECT RATIO c BRIGHTNESS Description Create collages (P 50). Rotate pictures (P 51). Create cropped copies of pictures (P 51). Create small copies of pictures (P 52). Create copies with reduced red eye (P 52). Choose the aspect ratio. Adjust brightness.
j Edit f COLLAGE Selecting f COLLAGE displays a selection of collage templates. 1 Tap the desired template for the collage. 2 Tap a frame in the template and then tap a picture at the right side of the display to place it in the selected frame (you can also select a picture first and then tap the target frame). Repeat until the template is filled. If the desired picture is not visible at the right side of the display, tap j or k to view more pictures.
j Edit C IMAGE ROTATE This option rotates pictures for display on the camera. It has no effect on pictures displayed on a computer or other device. 1 Tap the left and right arrows (8 and 9) to select the picture you wish to rotate. 2 Tap W to rotate the picture 90 ° clockwise, X to rotate it 90 ° counterclockwise. 3 Tap OK. The next time the picture is played back, the rotated one will be displayed. R The camera may not be able to rotate pictures created with other devices.
j Edit O RESIZE Create small copies of pictures. 1 Tap the left and right arrows (8 and 9) to select the picture you wish to resize. 2 Tap an icon to copy the picture at the selected size. The sizes available vary with the size of the original image. B RED EYE REMOVAL This option is used with pictures taken using Intelligent Face Detection to create copies that have been processed to remove red eye. 1 Tap the left and right arrows (8 and 9) to select a picture.
j Edit L MOVIE TRIMMING Remove opening or ending footage to create an edited copy of the current movie. 1 Display the desired movie. 2 Select L MOVIE TRIMMING in the playback menu. To remove footage from the start of the copy, proceed to Step 3; otherwise, proceed to Step 4. 3 Tap x to begin playback and tap y to pause when the new opening frame is reached. 4 Tap IN POINT.
j Edit P MOVIE JOIN Add existing footage to the end of the current movie to create an edited copy. 1 Display the desired movie. 2 Select P MOVIE JOIN in the playback menu. 3 Tap g or h to highlight a movie. 4 Tap OK to add the highlighted footage to the end of the current movie and save the resulting copy, or tap BACK to exit without creating a copy. R Both movies must have been recorded at the same frame size and frame rate and have a combined file size of no more than 2 GB.
Viewing Panoramas To view a panorama, display in single-frame view and tap . 100-0001 MENU DISP Horizontal panoramas are displayed from left to right. The following operations can be performed during playback: Operation Description End playback Tap z to end playback. Pause playback Tap y to pause playback. Tap x to resume.
Movies Recording Movies Press F to shoot a movie. During recording, y REC and the time remaining will be displayed and sound will be recorded via the built-in microphone (be careful not to cover the microphone during recording). y REC icon 999m59s REC N Time remaining To end recording, press the F button again. Recording ends automatically when the movie reaches maximum length or memory is full. R Zoom can be adjusted while recording is in progress. R Focus is fixed when F is pressed.
Recording Movies Q Do not open the battery chamber during shooting or while a movie is being recorded to a memory. Failure to observe this precaution could prevent the movie from being played back. Q Vertical or horizontal streaks may appear in movies containing very bright subjects. This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. Q The temperature of the camera may rise if it is used to record movies for an extended period or if the ambient temperature is high.
Viewing Movies During playback, movies are displayed as shown at right. Tap to begin playback. The following operations can be performed: Operation Description End playback Tap z to end playback. Pause playback Tap y to pause playback. Tap x to resume. W mode icon 100-0011 MENU DISP Q Do not cover the speaker during playback.
Connections 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. 1 Connect the supplied USB cable as shown and turn the printer on. 2 Press the a button for about a second to turn the camera on. 3 Tap 8 or 9 to select a picture you wish to print.
Printing Pictures via USB 6 Tap OK to start printing. Printing can be interrupted by tapping STOP, 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. 7 After confirming that PRINTING has cleared from the camera display, turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable. R Pictures can be printed from internal memory or a memory card that has been formatted in the camera.
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 NOT connect the camera to the computer until installation is complete.
Viewing Pictures on a Computer 3 Exit any applications that may be running and insert the installer CD in a CD-ROM drive. 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; click Install MyFinePix Studio and follow the on-screen instructions to install MyFinePix Studio.
Viewing Pictures on a Computer Macintosh: Installing FinePixViewer 1 Confirm that the computer meets the following system requirements: CPU PowerPC or Intel Pre-installed copies of Mac OS X version 10.3.9–10.6 (visit http://www.fujifilm.
Viewing Pictures on a Computer 4 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 sunlight in case you need to re-install the software. 5 Mac OS X 10.5 or earlier: Open the “Applications” folder, start Image Capture, and select Preferences… from the Image Capture application menu.
Viewing Pictures on a Computer Connecting the Camera 1 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. Q Loss of power during transfer could result in loss of data or damage to internal memory or the memory card. Charge the battery before connecting the camera. 2 Turn the camera off and connect the supplied USB cable as shown, making sure the connectors are fully inserted.
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. Use a memory card reader to transfer pictures.
Viewing Pictures on a Computer Uninstalling the Supplied Software Only uninstall the supplied software when it is no longer required or before beginning 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” (Windows 7/Windows Vista) or “Add or Remove Programs” (Windows XP) to uninstall MyFinePix Studio.
Menus Using the Menus: Shooting Mode Use the shooting menu to adjust shooting settings. The options available vary with the shooting mode selected. Using the Shooting Menu 1 To view the shooting menu, tap the MENU icon when the camera is in shooting mode. P MENU 2 Tap the icon for the desired menu item. 3 Tap the desired option.
Using the Menus: Shooting Mode Shooting Menu Options d EXP. COMPENSATION Adjust exposure (P 34). (defaults to 0) (defaults to AUTO) N ISO Control the camera’s sensitivity to light. Higher values can reduce blur; note, however, that mottling may appear in pictures taken at high sensitivities. 100 Bright Less noticeable ISO Scene Noise (mottling) 3200 Dark More noticeable Option Description AUTO Sensitivity is adjusted automatically in response to shooting conditions.
Using the Menus: Shooting Mode O IMAGE SIZE Choose the image size and aspect ratio at which pictures are recorded. Large pictures can be printed at large sizes with no drop in quality, while small pictures require less memory, allowing more pictures to be recorded. (defaults to O 4:3) O4:3 Size Aspect ratio Size Versus Aspect Ratio Size Option O P Q Prints at sizes up to 34 × 25 cm (13.5 × 10 in.) 24 × 18 cm (9.5 × 7 in.) 17 × 13 cm (7 × 5 in.
Using the Menus: Shooting Mode (defaults to NORMAL) T IMAGE QUALITY Choose how much image files are compressed. Option Description FINE Low compression. Select for higher image quality. NORMAL High compression. Select this option to store more pictures. P FINEPIX COLOR Enhance contrast and color saturation or take pictures in black and white. Option cSTANDARD aCHROME bB&W fSEPIA (defaults to <) Description Standard contrast and saturation. Recommended in most situations. Vivid contrast and color.
Using the Menus: Shooting Mode D WHITE BALANCE For natural colors, choose a setting that matches the light source. Option Description AUTO White balance adjusted automatically. For subjects in direct sunlight. i For subjects in the shade. j Use under “daylight” fluorescent lights. k Use under “warm white” fluorescent lights. l Use under “cool white” fluorescent lights. m Use under incandescent lighting. n (defaults to AUTO) R Results vary with shooting conditions.
Using the Menus: Shooting Mode b FACE DETECTION Choose whether the camera automatically detects and sets focus and exposure for human portrait subjects (P 39). V MOVIE QUALITY Choose a frame size for movies (P 57). (defaults to f) c BEST FRAMING Choose ON to display a framing guide. (defaults to OFF) (defaults to OFF) o SILENT MODE Select ON to disable the speaker and flash in situations in which camera sounds or lights may be unwelcome (note that the flash will still fire in C mode).
Using the Menus: Playback Mode The playback menu is used to manage the pictures in internal memory or on the memory card. Using the Playback Menu 1 To view the playback menu, tap the MENU icon during playback. MENU DISP 2 Tap the icon for the desired menu item. 3 Tap the desired option. Playback Menu Options k PHOTOBOOK ASSIST Create books from your favorite photos (P 47). l FAVORITES To rate the picture currently displayed in full-frame playback, tap I.
Using the Menus: Playback Mode b IMAGE SEARCH Search for pictures (P 45). c EDIT Retouch pictures (P 49). I SLIDE SHOW View pictures in an automated slide show. After choosing the background music and display format, tap a to view the slide show in “wide” (landscape) orientation or U to view the show in “tall” (portrait) orientation. Option NORMAL FADE-IN NORMAL g FADE-IN g MULTIPLE SCRAP BOOK VIEW SELECT BGM Description Tap g or h to go back or skip ahead one frame.
Using the Menus: Playback Mode D PROTECT Protect pictures from accidental deletion. 1 Tap D in the playback menu. 2 Tap one of the following options: • FRAME: Protect selected pictures. Tap 8 or 9 to select the desired picture. Tap D to protect the picture. If the picture is already protected, tapping E will remove protection from the image. • SET ALL: Protect all pictures. • RESET ALL: Remove protection from all pictures. 3 Tap BACK to exit when the operation is complete.
Using the Menus: Playback Mode E COPY Copy pictures from internal memory to a memory card. 1 Tap E in the playback menu. 2 Tap one of the following options: • a INTERNAL MEMORY y b CARD: Copy pictures from internal memory to a memory card. • b CARD y a INTERNAL MEMORY: Copy pictures from a memory card to internal memory. 3 Select one of the following: • FRAME: Copy selected pictures. Tap 8 or 9 to view pictures. • ALL FRAMES: Copy all pictures. 4 Tap OK to copy the current picture.
Using the Menus: Playback Mode j MARK FOR UPLOAD TO Select pictures for upload to YouTube or Facebook using MyFinePix Studio (Windows only). ■ Selecting Pictures for Upload 1 Tap j in the playback menu. 2 Tap YouTube to select movies for upload to YouTube, FACEBOOK to select photos and movies for upload to Facebook. 3 Tap 8 or 9 to display pictures and tap OK to select or deselect. Tap BACK to exit when all the desired pictures are selected. R Only movies can be selected for upload to YouTube.
Using the Menus: Playback Mode (defaults to OFF) o SILENT MODE Select ON to disable the speaker and flash in situations in which camera sounds or lights may be unwelcome (note that the flash will still fire in C mode). M SET-UP Display the setup menu (P 80).
The Setup Menu Using the Setup Menu 1 Tap the MENU icon to display the menu for the current mode. 2 Tap SET (setup). 3 Tap 6 or 7 to display the desired menu item and tap to select. 4 Tap the desired option. Setup Menu Options A IMAGE DISP. Choose how long pictures are displayed in the LCD monitor after shooting. Option 3 SEC 1.5 SEC ZOOM (CONTINUOUS) OFF (defaults to 1.5 SEC) Description Pictures are displayed for three seconds (3 SEC) or 1.5 seconds (1.5 SEC).
The Setup Menu (defaults to CONTINUOUS) B FRAME NO. New pictures are stored in image files named using a four-digit Frame number file number assigned by adding one to the last file number used. 100-0001 The file number is displayed during playback as shown at right. B FRAME NO. controls whether file numbering is reset to 0001 Directory File when a new memory card is inserted or the current memory card number number or internal memory is formatted.
The Setup Menu (defaults to OFF) D DIGITAL ZOOM If ON is selected, selecting i at the maximum optical zoom position will trigger digital zoom, further magnifying the image. The Zoom Indicator j i DIGITAL ZOOM on Optical zoom j Digital zoom i DIGITAL ZOOM off Optical zoom Q Digital zoom produces lower quality images than optical zoom. F DATE/TIME Set the camera clock (P 18).
The Setup Menu I VOLUME Adjust volume for the shutter, controls, and playback. Tap an option and choose a volume, either by selecting an option in a menu (shutter and control volume) or by tapping e and f to choose a setting between OFF and 10 (playback volume). Tap OK when settings are complete. b SOUND Choose the sounds used for the shutter, at startup, and for camera controls. Tap an option and then tap an icon to choose a sound. Tap OK when settings are complete.
The Setup Menu La Choose a language (P 18). (defaults to ENGLISH) (defaults to 2 MIN) M AUTO POWER OFF Choose the length of time before the camera turns off automatically when no operations are performed. Shorter times increase battery life; if OFF is selected, the camera must be turned off manually. Note that in some situations the camera turns off automatically even when OFF is selected.
The Setup Menu (defaults to ON) m AUTOROTATE PB Choose ON to automatically rotate “tall” (portrait-orientation) pictures during playback. O BACKGROUND COLOR Choose a color scheme. E LCD MODE Choose whether the display automatically dims to save power. (defaults to U ON) R RESET Tap OK to reset all settings except F DATE/TIME and N TIME DIFFERENCE to default values. h CALIBRATION Calibrate the touch panel.
Technical Notes Optional Accessories The camera supports a wide range of accessories from FUJIFILM and other manufacturers. DIGITAL CAMERA FINEPIX Z85/Z90 Series ■ Printing ■ Audio/Visual USB cable (supplied) PictBridge-compatible printer * Printer * ■ Computer Related USB cable (supplied) SD card slot or card reader Computer * * Available separately. 86 HDTV * SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card HDMI cable (sold separately) HDP-L1 HD player † † SDXC cards not supported.
Optional Accessories Accessories from FUJIFILM The following optional accessories are available from FUJIFILM. For the latest 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. Rechargeable NP-45A: Additional large-capacity NP-45A rechargeLi-ion batteries able batteries can be purchased as required.
Caring for the Camera To ensure continued enjoyment of the product, observe the following precautions. Storage and Use If the camera will not be used for an extended period, remove the battery and memory card.
Caring for the Camera Cleaning Use a blower to remove dust from the lens and LCD monitor, then gently wipe with a soft, dry cloth. Any remaining stains can be removed by wiping gently with a piece of FUJIFILM lens-cleaning paper to which a small amount of lenscleaning fluid has been applied. Care should be taken to avoid scratching the lens or LCD monitor. The camera body can be cleaned with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals.
Troubleshooting Problems and Solutions Power and Battery Problem The camera does not turn on. The battery runs down quickly. Solution • The battery is exhausted exhausted:: Charge the battery (P (P 10) or insert a fully-charged spare battery (P 11). • The battery is inserted incorrectly: incorrectly: Reinsert in the correct orientation (P (P 11). • The battery-chamber cover is not latched latched:: Latch the battery-chamber cover (P (P 12).
Problems and Solutions Menus and Displays Problem Menus and displays are not in English. Solution Select ENGLISH for L a ((P P 18, 84). Shooting Problem Solution Memory is full: full: Insert a new memory card or delete pictures (P (P 12, 44). Memory is not formatted: formatted: Format the memory card or internal memory (P (P 83). There is dirt on the memory card contacts contacts:: Clean the contacts with a soft, dry cloth. The memory card is damaged damaged:: Insert a new memory card (P (P 12).
Problems and Solutions Problem No face is detected. Wrong subject is selected. The flash does not fire. Some flash modes are not available. The flash does not fully light the subject. 92 Solution • The subject’s face is obscured by sunglasses, a hat, long hair, or other objects: objects: Remove the obstructions. • The subject’s face occupies only a small area of the frame frame:: Change the composition so that the subject’s face occupies a larger area of the frame ((P P 32).
Problems and Solutions Problem Pictures are blurred. Pictures are mottled. Solution • The lens is dirty dirty:: Clean the lens (P (P 89). • The lens is blocked blocked:: Keep objects away from the lens (P (P 21). • s is displayed during shooting and the focus frame is displayed in red: red: Check focus before shooting (P (P 96). • k is displayed during shooting: shooting: Use the flash or a tripod (P (P 36).
Problems and Solutions Playback Problem Solution Pictures are grainy. The pictures were taken with a different make or model of camera. Playback zoom is unavailThe pictures were created using O RESIZE or with a different make or model of camera. able. • Playback volume is too low: low: Adjust playback volume (P (P 83). No sound in movie • The microphone was obstructed obstructed:: Hold the camera correctly during recording ((P P 21, 56). playback.
Problems and Solutions Connections/Miscellaneous Problem The computer does not recognize the camera. Pictures can not be printed. Only one copy is printed/ the date is not printed. The camera is unresponsive. The camera does not function as expected. No sound. The camera does not respond to the touch panel, or does not perform the expected action when the touch panel is used. Troubleshooting Solution Be sure the camera and computer are correctly connected (P (P 65).
Warning Messages and Displays The following warnings are displayed in the LCD monitor: Warning B ((red red)) A ((blinks blinks red) red) k Description Low battery. Charge the battery (P (P 10) or insert a fully-charged spare battery ((P P 11). Battery exhausted. Charge the battery (P (P 10) or insert a fully-charged spare battery (P (P 11). Slow shutter speed. Pictures may be blurred; use the flash or a tripod. The camera can not focus.
Warning Messages and Displays Warning CARD ERROR a MEMORY FULL b MEMORY FULL INTERNAL MEMORY IS FULL INSERT A NEW CARD WRITE ERROR READ ERROR Troubleshooting Description The memory card is not formatted for use in the camera. Format the card (P (P 83). The memory card contacts require cleaning or the memory card is damaged. Clean the contacts with a soft, dry cloth. If the message is repeated, format the card ((P P 83). If the message persists, replace the card. Incompatible memory card.
Warning Messages and Displays Warning Description The camera has run out of frame numbers (current frame number is 999-9999). Format the FRAME NO. FULL memory card and select RENEW for B FRAME NO. Take a picture to reset frame numbering to 100-0001, then select CONTINUOUS for B FRAME NO. ((P P 81). An attempt was made to adjust the volume with the camera in silent mode. Exit silent mode DEACTIVATE SILENT MODE before adjusting the volume (P (P 79).
Warning Messages and Displays Warning Description A connection error occurred while pictures were being printed or copied to a computer or other COMMUNICATION ERROR device. Confirm that the device is turned on and that the USB cable is connected. Printer out of paper or ink, or other printer error. Check printer (see printer manual for details). PRINTER ERROR To resume printing, turn the printer off and then turn it back on. PRINTER ERROR Printer out of paper or ink, or other printer error.
Appendix Tips and Tricks The following tips and tricks will help you get the most from your camera. Battery Performance Choose the following settings for improved battery performance: • B SHOOTING MODE (P 25): AUTO • b FACE DETECTION (P 73): OFF • E LCD MODE (P 85): POWER SAVE ON The Silent Mode Turning on the silent mode (P 73, 79) disables the speaker and flash in situations in which camera sounds or lights may be unwelcome.
Tips and Tricks Intelligent Face Detection When ON is selected for b FACE DETECTION (P 39), you can: • Zoom in on faces when ZOOM(CONTINUOUS) is selected for A IMShooting AGE DISP. (P 80). • Remove red-eye by selecting ON for Face Detection and red-eye removal. • Zoom in on faces during slide shows (P 75) or by tapping g during playPlayback back. • Search for faces using b IMAGE SEARCH (P 45). • Crop the background from portraits using G CROP (P 51).
Tips and Tricks Pro Tips • To photograph the same scene both with and without the flash, select C NATURAL & N for B SHOOTING MODE (P 30). Use h PICTURE COMPARE (P 74) to compare the two shots. • To photograph subjects that are in motion, select x TOUCH & TRACK for B SHOOTING MODE (P 26). • To fine-tune brightness of a photograph, select P PROGRAM AE (P 31) for B SHOOTING MODE, choose an appropriate white balance option (P 72), and adjust exposure compensation (P 34).
Internal Memory/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. The number of exposures or length remaining may not diminish at an even rate. A limited number of test pictures can be taken when no memory card is inserted.
Specifications System Model Effective pixels CCD Storage media File system File format Image size (pixels) Lens Focal length Digital zoom Aperture Focus range (distance from front of lens) 104 Digital Camera FinePix Z85/Z90 Series 14.2 million / -in., square-pixel CCD with primary color filter • Internal memory (approx. 38 MB) • SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards Compliant with Design Rule for Camera File System (DCF) (DCF),, Exif 2.3 • Still pictures: pictures: Exif 2.
Specifications System Sensitivity Metering Exposure control Exposure compensation Image stabilization Shutter speed (combined mechanical and electronic shutter) Continuous Focus White balance Appendix Standard output sensitivity equivalent to ISO 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200; AUTO 256-segment throughhrough-tthehe-llens (TTL) Programmed AE –2 EV – +2 EV in increments of / EV Digital image stabilization • AUTO mode: mode: / s – / s • Other modes: modes: 4 s – / s Up to 0.8 fps, max.
Specifications System Self-timer Flash Flash mode LCD monitor Movies Languages Off, 2 sec., 10 sec., a ((COUPLE COUPLE TIMER), TIMER), g ((GROUP GROUP TIMER) TIMER) Auto flash; effective range when sensitivity is set to AUTO is approx. 70 cm–3.1 m/2.2 ft.– 10.1 ft. (wide angle) angle),, 70 cm–2.7 m/2.2 ft.–8.8 ft. (telephoto) (telephoto);; effective range in macro mode is approx. 30 cm–80 cm/0.9 ft.–2.6 ft.
Specifications Power supply/other Power supply NP-45A rechargeable battery Battery life (approximate Battery type Approximate number of frames number of frames that can NP-45A (type supplied with camera) 220 be taken with a fully-charged battery) CIPA standard, measured in B (auto) mode using battery supplied with camera and SD memory card.
Specifications NP-45A rechargeable battery Nominal voltage DC 3.7 V Nominal capacity 720 mAh Operating temperature 0 °C – +40 °C/+32 °F – +104 °F Dimensions (W × H × D) 31.0 mm × 39.6 mm × 6.0 mm/1.2 in. × 1.6 in. × 0.2 in. Weight Approx. 15.5 g/0.5 oz. BC-45B battery charger Rated input Input capacity Rated output Supported batteries Charging time Operating temperature Dimensions (W × H × D) Weight 100 V–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz 6.0 V (100 V/240 VA) 4.2 V DC, 550 mA NP-45A rechargeable batteries Approx.
Specifications ■ 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 technology, small bright points and anomalous colors may appear, particularly in the vicinity of text. This is normal for this type of LCD monitor and does not indicate a malfunction; images recorded with the camera are unaffected.
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Restrictions on Camera Settings The options available in each shooting mode are listed below.
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