BL03601-100 DIGITAL CAMERA FINEPIX S8000W 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 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 Power Lines: An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.
For Your Safety Be sure to read this notes before using WARNING Do not allow water or foreign objects to enter the camera. If water or foreign objects get inside the camera, turn the camera off, remove the battery and disconnect and unplug the AC power adapter. Continued use of the camera can cause a fire or electric shock. • Contact your FUJIFILM dealer. Safety Notes • Make sure that you use your camera correctly. Read these Safety Notes and your Owner’s Manual carefully before use.
For Your Safety WARNING Do not heat, change or take apart the battery. Do not drop or subject the battery to impacts. Do not store the battery with metallic products. Do not use chargers other than the specified model to charge the battery. Any of these actions can cause the battery to burst or leak and cause fire or injury as a result. Use only the battery or AC power adapters specified for use with this camera. Do not use voltages other than the power supply voltage shown.
For Your Safety Power Supply and Battery * Confirm your battery type before reading the following descriptions. The following explains proper use of batteries and how to prolong their life. Incorrect use of batteries can cause shorter battery life, as well as leakage, excessive heat, fire or explosion. 1 Camera uses the Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery * When shipped, the battery is not fully charged. Always charge the battery before using it.
For Your Safety • Do not use batteries that are leakIf any liquid at all leaks from ing, deformed, discolored. the batteries, wipe the battery • Do not store batteries in warm or compartment thoroughly and humid places. then load new batteries. • Keep the batteries out of reach of If any battery fluid comes into babies and small children. contact with your hands or • Make sure that the battery polarity clothing, flush the area thor(C and D) is correct. oughly with water.
For Your Safety • Do not take apart the AC power adapter. Doing so could be dangerous. • Do not use the AC power adapter in a hot and humid place. • Do not subject the AC power adapter to strong shocks. • The AC power adapter may emit a humming. This is normal. • If used near a radio, the AC power adapter may cause static. If this happens, move the camera away from the radio. unless intended only for personal use.
For Your Safety IMPORTANT: Read the following notices before using the camera’s built-in wireless transmitter. c This product, which contains encryption function developed in the United States, is controlled by the United States Export Administration Regulations and may not be exported or re-exported to any country to which the United States embargoes goods. • Use only as part of a wireless network. FUJIFILM does not accept liability for damages resulting from unauthorized use.
About This Manual Before using the camera, read this manual and the warnings on pages ii–ix. For information on specific topics, consult the sources below. ✔ Table of Contents .............................................. P xi ✔ Troubleshooting ............................................ P 118 The “Table of Contents” gives an overview of the Having a specific problem with the camera? Find entire manual. The principal camera operations the answer here. are listed here. ✔ Warning Messages and Displays .....
Table of Contents For Your Safety ................................................................................. ii IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...................................... ii Be sure to read this notes before using ................................ iv About This Manual .......................................................................... x Before You Begin Introduction ....................................................................................... 1 Symbols and Conventions .....
Table of Contents More on Playback Movies Playback Options ...........................................................................53 Playback Zoom..............................................................................53 I Favorites: Rating Pictures ....................................................54 Multi-Frame Playback .................................................................55 Viewing Panoramas......................................................................
Table of Contents Menus Using the Menus: Shooting Mode .........................................81 Using the Shooting Menu .........................................................81 Shooting Menu Options ............................................................82 N ISO ............................................................................................84 O IMAGE SIZE ............................................................................84 T IMAGE QUALITY ...................................
Table of Contents The Setup Menu .......................................................................... 104 Using the Setup Menu............................................................. 104 Setup Menu Options................................................................ 105 N TIME DIFFERENCE ............................................................ 108 r WIRELESS SETTINGS ....................................................... 109 s PC AUTO SAVE SETTING .........................................
Introduction Symbols and Conventions Menus and other text in the camera monitor are shown in bold. In the illustrations in this manual, the monitor display may be simplified for explanatory purposes. Before You Begin The following symbols are used in this manual: 3: This information should be read before use to ensure correct operation. 1: Points to note when using the camera. 2: Additional information that may be helpful when using the camera.
Introduction Parts of the Camera For more information, refer to the page listed to the right of each item. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Microphone .......................................67, 102 7 I (burst mode) button ..............................48 12 Flash..................................................................40 Strap eyelet .................................................... 8 8 G switch ..........................................14 13 Flash pop-up button..............................
Introduction Electronic viewfinder .................... 6 Selector button (see below) Monitor ................................................... 4 DISP (display)/BACK button ...................................................................19 20 Tripod mount 21 Speaker ...................................... 69, 103 22 Battery-chamber cover ................ 9 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Battery-chamber latch.................. 9 EVF/LCD (display selection) button .... 6 t (movie recording) button ............
Introduction Camera Displays The following indicators may appear during shooting and playback. The indicators displayed vary with camera settings. ■ Shooting 19 DATE 100 N 12/31/2050 10 : 00 AM N 35° 66’ 55” E 139° 73’ 04” SETTING APERTURE 250 F3. 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Number of available frames ........... 130 Movie mode ................................................68 Focus warning ...........................................19 Blur warning ............................
Introduction Histograms 100-0001 q Image quality and size, w Sensitivity, e Shutter speed/aperture, r FinePix color, t Flash mode, y White balance, u Exposure compensation, i Frame number, o Picture (overexposed areas blink on and off), !0 Histogram Overexposed areas blink on and off. Histograms show the distribution of tones in the image. Brightness is shown by the horizontal axis, the number of pixels by the vertical axis. No. of pixels 4:3 N ISO 400 F3.
Introduction The Electronic Viewfinder (EVF) The electronic viewfinder provides the same information as the monitor, and can be used when bright lighting conditions make the display in the monitor difficult to see. To switch between the monitor and electronic viewfinder, press the EVF/LCD button (your selection remains in effect when the camera is turned off or the mode dial is rotated to another setting).
Introduction M (SCENE RECOGNITION): A “pointand-shoot” mode in which the camera automatically adjusts settings to suit the scene (P 16). P, S, A, M: Select for full control over camera settings, including aperture (M and A) and/or shutter speed (M and S) (P 31). Before You Begin The Mode Dial To select a shooting mode, align the mode icon with the mark next to the mode dial. C (CUSTOM): Recall stored settings for modes P, S, A, and M (P 34).
The Strap and Lens Cap Attaching the Strap Attach the strap to the two strap eyelets as shown below. The Lens Cap Attach the lens cap as shown. First Steps To avoid losing the lens cap, pass the supplied string through the eyelet (q) and secure the lens cap to the strap (w). 3 To avoid dropping the camera, be sure the strap is correctly secured.
Inserting the Batteries The camera takes four AA alkaline, lithium, or rechargeable Ni-MH batteries. A set of four alkaline batteries is supplied with the camera. Insert the batteries in the camera as described below. the battery-chamber cover. 1 Open Slide the battery-cham- 1 Be sure the camera is off before opening the battery-chamber cover. 3 • Do not open the battery-chamber cover when the camera is on. Failure to observe this precaution could result in damage to image files or memory cards.
Inserting the Batteries the battery-chamber cover. 3 Close Close the battery-chamber cover and slide it in until the latch clicks into place. 3 Do not use force. If the battery-chamber cover does not close, check that the batteries are in the correct orientation and try again. 2 Using an AC Power Adapter The camera can be powered by an optional AC power adapter and DC coupler (sold separately).
Inserting a Memory Card The camera can store pictures on SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards (sold separately). 3 Memory cards can be locked, making it impossible to format the card or to record or delete images. Before inserting a memory card, slide the write-protect switch to the unlocked position. First Steps ■ 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.
Inserting a Memory Card ■ Inserting a Memory Card Open the battery-chamber cover. 1 1 Be sure the camera is off before opening the battery-chamber cover. the battery-chamber cover. 3 Close Close the battery-chamber cover and slide it in until the latch clicks into place. the memory card. 2 Insert Holding the memory card in the orientation shown below, slide it in until it clicks into place at the back of the slot. Click Be sure card is in correct orientation; do not insert at an angle or use force.
Inserting a Memory Card First Steps 3 • 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. • Format SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards before first use, and be sure to reformat all memory cards after using them in a computer or other device. For more information on formatting memory cards, see page 109.
Turning the Camera On and Off Shooting Mode Playback Mode Slide the G switch in the direction shown below. The lens will extend automatically. To turn the camera on and begin playback, press the a button for about a second. Slide the G switch to turn the camera off. 2 Switching to Playback Mode Press the a button to start playback. Press the shutter button halfway to return to shooting mode. 14 Press the a button again or slide the G switch to turn the camera off.
Basic Setup A language-selection dialog is displayed the first time the camera is turned on. Set up the camera as described below (for information on resetting the clock or changing languages, see page 105). 1 Choose a language. 1.1 Press the selector up or down to highlight a language. START MENU SET 1.2 Press MENU/OK. NO First Steps ENGLISH FRANCAIS DEUTSCH ESPAÑOL PORTUGUÊS 2 Set the date and time. 2.
Taking Pictures in M (Scene Recognition) Mode This section describes how to take pictures in M mode. the camera on. 1 Turn Slide the G switch to turn the camera on. Basic Photography and Playback 16 M mode. 2 Select Rotate the mode dial to M. M In this mode, the camera automatically analyzes the composition and selects a scene according to shooting conditions and the type of subject: • b (PORTRAIT): Human portrait Selected scene subject. • c (LANDSCAPE): Man-made or natural landscape.
Taking Pictures in M (Scene Recognition) Mode the battery level. 3 Check Check the battery level in the display. Frame the picture. 4 Use the zoom control or side lever to frame the picture in the display. q Description Batteries are partially discharged. Batteries are low. Replace as soon as possible. Batteries are exhausted. Turn camera off and replace batteries.
Taking Pictures in M (Scene Recognition) Mode 1 • When the side lever is set to H, M or L, the side lever functions as same as the zoom lever. • When setting the side lever to H, the side lever can zoom faster than zoom lever. In the same way when setting the side lever to L, the side lever can zoom slower than zoom lever. • When using the zoom control and side lever simultaneously, the zoom control is activated. 2 Focus Lock Use focus lock (P 37) to focus on subjects that are not in the focus frame.
Taking Pictures in M (Scene Recognition) Mode Silent Mode In situations in which camera sounds or lights may be unwelcome, hold the DISP/BACK button down until o is displayed (note that silent mode is not available during movie or voice memo playback). to focus. 1 The lens may make a noise when the camera focuses; this is normal. In M mode, the camera continuously adjusts focus and searches for faces, increasing the drain on the battery.
Taking Pictures in M (Scene Recognition) Mode Shoot. 6 Smoothly press the shutter button the rest of the way down to take the picture. 2 The Shutter Button The shutter button has two positions. Pressing the shutter button halfway (q) sets focus and exposure; to shoot, press the shutter button the rest of the way down (w). Double beep q Press halfway Click w Press the rest of the way down 1 If the subject is poorly lit, the AF-assist illuminator may light to assist focus (P 38).
Viewing Pictures Pictures can be viewed in the monitor. When taking important photographs, take a test shot and check the results. 1 Press the a button. Deleting Pictures To delete the picture currently displayed in the monitor, press the selector up (b). The following dialog will be displayed. The most recent picture will be displayed in the monitor. 100-0001 ERASE FRAME SELECTED FRAMES ALL FRAMES SET • To delete the picture, press MENU/OK. ERASE OK? YES additional pictures.
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 (P 7). The following modes are available: M SCENE RECOGNITION Adv. ADVANCED The camera automatically analyzes the composition and selects the appropriate scene mode according to the subject and shooting conditions (P 16). This mode combines “point-and-shoot” simplicity with sophisticated photographic techniques. The A Adv.
Shooting Mode ■ a ADVANCED FILTER Take photos with filter effects. Select a filter effect and press MENU/OK. 1 Depending on the subject and camera settings, images may in some cases be grainy or vary in brightness and hue. Description Choose for a retro toy camera effect. The tops and bottoms of pictures are blurred for a diorama effect. Create high-contrast images with saturated colors. Create a look that is evenly soft throughout the whole image.
Shooting Mode ■ j PRO LOW-LIGHT Each time the shutter button is pressed, the camera makes four exposures and combines them into a single photograph. Use to reduce noise and blur when photographing poorly lit subjects or static subjects at high zoom ratios. a A single combined photograph may not be created with some scenes or if the subject or camera moves during shooting. Do not move the camera until shooting is complete.
Shooting Mode 1 • Do not use where flash photography is prohibited. • Only available if memory remains for two pictures. • Burst mode is not available. ■ D Natural Light 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. ■ B Zoom Bracketing Each time the shutter button is pressed, the camera takes three pictures: one at the current zoom ratio with an image size of O, a second zoomed in 1.
Shooting Mode ■ i IINDIVID. NDIVID. SHUTTER 3D Take two shots from different angles to create a 3D image. To choose the order in 1 which the pictures are tak- TURN en, press the selector right to display the current order and then press the selector left or right to choose from the options below. G: Take the left shot first. H: Take the right shot first. 2 Press the shutter button to take the first shot. c To exit without recording a picture, press DISP/BACK.
Shooting Mode c • Images are not output in 3D when printed directly from the camera. • 3D images are displayed in 2D in slide shows and when output on a conventional TV. • 3D images can not be edited or retouched. SP SCENE POSITION The camera offers a choice of “scenes,” each adapted to particular shooting conditions or a specific type of subject. Use the A SCENE POSITION option in the shooting menu to choose the scene assigned to the SP position on the mode dial.
Shooting Mode Scene C D K M N PORTRAIT BABY MODE SMILE&SHOOT LANDSCAPE SPORT O NIGHT H NIGHT (TRIPOD) P FIREWORKS Q SUNSET R SNOW S BEACH U PARTY V FLOWER W TEXT 28 Description Choose this mode for soft-toned portraits with natural skin tones. Choose for natural skin tones when taking portraits of infants. The flash turns off automatically. The shutter is released automatically when Intelligent Face Detection detects a smiling face.
Shooting Mode r MOTION PANORAMA 360 Follow an on-screen guide to take photos that will automatically be joined to form a panorama. The camera zooms all the way out and remains fixed at the widest angle until shooting is complete. down. Press the selector left or right to highlight an angle and press MENU/OK. Press the selector right to view a choice of pan 2 directions. Press the selector left or right to highlight a pan direction and press MENU/OK.
Shooting Mode c • Panoramas are created from multiple frames. The camera may in some cases record a greater or lesser angle than selected or be unable to stitch the frames together perfectly. The last part of the panorama may not be recorded if shooting ends before the panorama is complete. • Shooting may be interrupted if the camera is panned too quickly or too slowly. Panning the camera in a direction other than that shown cancels shooting.
Shooting Mode P:: PROGRAM AE P In this mode, the camera sets exposure automatically. If desired, you can choose different combinations of shutter speed and aperture that will produce the same exposure (program shift). Program Shift Rotate the command dial to choose the desired combination of shutter speed and aperture. The default values can be restored by raising the flash or turning the camera off. Program shift is not available when the flash is raised.
Shooting Mode S:: SHUTTER PRIORITY AE S A: APERTURE PRIORITY AE Choose the shutter speed using the command dial, while the camera adjusts aperture for optimal exposure. Choose the aperture using the command dial, while the camera adjusts shutter speed for optimal exposure. S Shutter speed 1200 c • If the correct exposure can not be achieved at the selected shutter speed, aperture will be displayed in red. Adjust shutter speed until the correct exposure is achieved.
Shooting Mode M:: MANUAL M In this mode, you choose both shutter speed and aperture. If desired, exposure can be altered from the value suggested by the camera. c • Noise in the form of randomly-spaced bright pixels may occur in long exposures. • The shutter speed is restricted depending on the ISO setting. The Exposure Indicator The amount the picture will be under- or over-exposed at current settings is shown by the exposure indicator.
Shooting Mode C:: CUSTOM MODE C In P, S, A and M modes, the K CUSTOM SET option in the shooting menu (P 83) can be used to save current camera and menu settings. These settings are recalled whenever the mode dial is rotated to C (custom mode).
Intelligent Face Detection 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 background. Intelligent Face Detection on. 1 Turn To use Intelligent Face Detection, press MENU/ Focus.
Intelligent Face Detection Intelligent Face Detection Intelligent Face Detection is recommended when using the self-timer for group- or self-portraits (P 42). Blink Detection 7 When a picture taken with Intelligent Face Detection is displayed, the camera can automatically select faces for red-eye removal (P 97), playback zoom (P 53), slide shows (P 96), image search (P 59), image disp. (P 110), printing (P 71), and cropping (P 99). If an option other than OFF is selected for A IMAGE DISP.
Focus Lock To compose photographs with off-center subjects: 1 Position the subject in the focus frame. the picture. 3 Recompose Keeping the shutter button pressed halfway, recompose the picture. cus and exposure. Focus and exposure will remain locked while the shutter button is pressed halfway (AF/AE lock). Press halfway Shoot. 4 Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to take the picture. Press the rest of the way down More on Photography Focus.
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 using autofocus, use focus lock (P 37) to focus on another subject at the same distance and then recompose the photograph. • Fast-moving subjects. • Very shiny subjects such as mirrors or car bodies. • Subjects photographed through a window or other reflective object.
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 OFF (macro mode off) 1 • Use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blur caused by camera shake. • Flash compensation may be required when using the flash (P 89). • Using the flash at close range may cast a lens shadow. Zoom a little or have more distance from the subject.
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) Focus. 3 Press the shutter button halfway to focus. 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. Shoot. 4 Press the shutter button the rest of the way down to shoot. 1 The peripheral part of an image may be dark when using the flash.
J Using the Self-Timer The camera offers a ten-second timer that allows photographers to appear in their own photographs, and a two-second timer that can be used to avoid blur caused by the camera moving when the shutter button is pressed. the timer. 1 Set Press the selector down (h), and then press the selector left or right to highlight an option and press MENU/OK. OFF OFF Choose from OFF (self-timer off), S (10 s delay), or R (2 s delay) Focus. 2 Press the shutter button halfway to focus.
J Using the Self-Timer The self-timer lamp on the front of the camera will blink immediately before the picture is taken. If the two-second timer is selected, the self-timer lamp will blink as the timer counts down. More on Photography Intelligent Face Detection Because it ensures that the faces of portrait subjects will be in focus, Intelligent Face Detection (P 35) is recommended when using the self-timer for group portraits or self-portraits.
Z 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. the subject in the focus frame. 1 Position Use the zoom control to frame the subject in the center of the display. Z INSTANT ZOOM in the shooting 2 Select menu (P 82). An Instant Zoom setting screen is displayed. SHOOTING MENU INSTANT ZOOM 2.0x 1.4x 2.0x 1.
Z INSTANT ZOOM ■ INTELLIGENT DIGITAL ZOOM Enable digital zoom. Select ON for the R INTELLIGENT DIGITAL ZOOM option in the setup menu (P 112). 1 a subject. 2 Choose Frame the subject in the center of the display using intelligent digital zoom. An Instant Zoom setting screen is displayed. button. The camera will zoom to the maximum optical zoom position with the area that will be recorded using intelligent digital zoom indicated by a frame at the center of the display.
Z INSTANT ZOOM the picture. 5 Frame Use the zoom control to choose the area that will be included in the final photograph. 2 Intelligent Face Detection Intelligent Face Detection will not detect faces outside the selected frame. 3 • Pictures taken using the instant zoom are lower quality than pictures taken using normal zoom. • Only horizontal (landscape-orientation) framing is available in continuous shooting mode. and shoot. 6 Focus The framed area will be enlarged to create a full-sized picture.
The Fn Button The role played by the Fn button can be selected using the F Fn BUTTON option in the setup menu (P 106). The following options are available: ISO (P 84)/IMAGE SIZE (P 84)/IMAGE QUALITY (P 85)/WHITE BALANCE (P 86)/ FINEPIXCOLOR(P 86)/PHOTOMETRY(P 87)/AFMODE(P 88)/FACEDETECTION(P 35)/ INSTANT ZOOM (P 44)/LOCATION INFO SEARCH (P 63)/GEOTAGGING (P 64)/ MOVIE MODE (P 83) Fn button a The F Fn BUTTON menu can also be displayed by pressing and holding the Fn button.
I Continuous Shooting (Burst Mode) Capture motion or automatically vary selected settings over a series of pictures. Press the I button and choose from the following options: OFF: OFF r : r CONTINUOUS t : t CONTINUOUS P: BEST FRAME CAPTURE O: O CONTINUOUS K: K CONTINUOUS J: J CONTINUOUS O: AE BKT 48 c • Focus and exposure are determined by the first frame in each series. The flash turns off automatically; the previously-selected flash mode is restored when continuous shooting is turned off.
I Continuous Shooting (Burst Mode) ■ P BEST FRAME CAPTURE The camera takes a series of pictures, starting before and ending after the shutter button is pressed. To choose the frame rate and number of shots: Press the selector right when the 1 camera is in shooting mode. selector up or down to choose a new value and press MENU/OK to select. c Some frame rates may reduce the number of shots available in Step 3. Shots per burst CONTINUOUS SHOOTING SETUP tor right.
I Continuous Shooting (Burst Mode) photographs. The camera begins record5 Take ing while the shutter button is pressed halfway, and completes the burst when the shutter button is pressed all the way down. The illustration shows a burst of eight shots, three before the shutter button is pressed and four after.
d Exposure Compensation Use exposure compensation when photographing very bright, very dark, or high-contrast subjects. Press the d button. 1 The exposure indicator will be displayed. mode. P Exposure indicator 1200 to shooting mode. 3 Return Press the d button to return to shooting F3.3 fect is visible in the display. 1 A d icon and exposure indicator are displayed at settings other than ±0.
d Exposure Compensation Choosing an Exposure Compensation Value • Backlit subjects: choose values from +2/3 EV to +12/3 EV • Highly reflective subjects or very bright scenes (e.g.
Playback Options To view the most recent picture in the monitor, press the a button. 100-0001 1 Pictures taken using other cameras are indicated by a m (“gift image”) icon during playback. Select T to zoom in on pictures displayed in single-frame playback; select W to zoom out. When the picture is zoomed in, the selector can be used to view areas of the image not currently visible in the display.
Playback Options Intelligent Face Detection Pictures taken with Intelligent Face Detection (P 35) are indicated by a g icon. Press the f button to zoom in on the ZOOM BACK subject selected with Intelligent Face Detection. You can then use the zoom control to zoom in and out. 54 I Favorites: Rating Pictures To rate the picture currently displayed in full-frame playback, press DISP/BACK and press the selector up and down to select from zero to five stars.
Playback Options Multi-Frame Playback To change the number of images displayed during playback, select W. 12/31/2050 2 Two-Frame Display Two-frame display can be used to compare pictures taken in C mode. 10 : 00 AM Select T to reduce the number of images displayed. More on Playback Select W to increase the number of pictures displayed to one frame with previous and next, two, nine, or a hundred. Use the selector to highlight images and press MENU/OK to view the highlighted image full frame.
Viewing Panoramas If you press the selector down when a panorama is displayed full frame, the camera will play back the picture from left to right or from bottom to top. PLAY STOP PAUSE The following operations can be performed during playback: Operation Start/pause playback End playback Button Description Press the selector down to start playback. Press again to pause. Press the selector up to end playback.
k PhotoBook Assist Create books from your favorite photos. Creating a PhotoBook Select k PHOTOBOOK ASSIST in the play- 5 Scroll through the images and press the selec1 back tor up to select or deselect the current image menu. 2 Highlight NEW BOOK. for inclusion in the book. To display the current image on the cover, press the selector down. Press MENU/OK to display the new 3 book dialog. 1 The first picture selected automatically becomes the cover image.
k PhotoBook Assist Press MENU/OK. The new book will be 8 added to the list in the photobook assist menu. 3 • Photobooks can contain up to 300 pictures. • Books that contain no photos are automatically deleted. PhotoBooks Photobooks can be copied to a computer using the supplied MyFinePix Studio software. Viewing PhotoBooks Highlight a book in the photobook assist menu and press MENU/OK to display the book, then press the selector left and right to scroll through the pictures.
b Image Search Search for pictures by date, subject, scene, file type, and rating. Select b IMAGE SEARCH in the playback 3 Select a search condition. Only pic1 menu. tures that match the search condiHighlight one of the following op2 tions and press MENU/OK: tion will be displayed.
A Deleting Pictures To delete individual pictures, multiple selected pictures, or all pictures, press the selector up (b), 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.
Uploading Pictures Connect via a wireless network to upload pictures to smartphones or tablets or to remotely browse the pictures on the camera and select images for download. Before proceeding, download the free FUJIFILM Camera Application app and install it on your smartphone or tablet. To download the app or view information on using FUJIFILM Camera Application, visit http://app.fujifilm-dsc.com/app.
Uploading Pictures 1 • Pictures can also be uploaded to devices running the FUJIFILM Photo Receiver app. • Before uploading pictures, be sure that the remaining battery level is enough. Do not turn the camera off or open the battery-chamber cover while upload is in progress. • If you are unable to upload still pictures, check the smartphone’s settings. • Personal information may be revealed by the titles, dates, location data, and other information included with pictures.
Location Data The U GEOTAGGING SET-UP > LOCATION INFO SEARCH option in the setup menu can be used to download location data from smartphones running the free FUJIFILM Camera Application app. The location data can then be added to pictures as they are taken. To download the app or view information on using FUJIFILM Camera Application, visit http://app.fujifilm-dsc.com/app.
Location Data Recording Location Data with Pictures To save location data with new pictures: 1 Download data on your current location from a smartphone (P 63). 2 Select ON for U GEOTAGGING SET-UP > GEOTAGGING. 3 Take pictures. The location data acquired in Step 2 will be added to the new images. The camera will display the latitude and longitude of the most recently acquired location.
Location Data 1 To disable geotagging, select OFF for U GEOTAGGING SET-UP > GEOTAGGING. To choose whether the camera displays the current location, use U GEOTAGGING SET-UP > LOCATION INFO. c The camera uses the most recently downloaded data; if you have changed your location since you last took a picture, download data for the current location before shooting. Note that the camera automatically stops recording location data three hours after the last update.
Saving Pictures to a Computer Follow the steps below to save pictures to a computer over a wireless network. Before proceeding, install the free FUJIFILM PC AutoSave application to the destination computer and adjust settings as desired. 1 Visit the following website for information on downloading FUJIFILM PC AutoSave and adjusting settings: http://app.fujifilm-dsc.com/pc/. 1 During playback, press MENU/OK to display the playback menu. 2 Select s PC AUTO SAVE.
Recording Movies Press z to shoot a movie. During recording, the following indicators 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 REC 1 999m59s F Number of photos that can be taken during recording Time remaining To end recording, press the z button again. Recording ends automatically when the movie reaches maximum length or memory is full.
Recording Movies c • The indicator lamp lights while movies are being recorded. Do not open the battery chamber during shooting or while the indicator lamp is lit. Failure to observe this precaution could prevent the movie from being played back. • Vertical or horizontal streaks may appear in movies containing very bright subjects. This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction.
a Viewing Movies During playback (P 53), movies are displayed in the monitor as shown at right. The following operations can be performed while a movie is displayed: Operation Start/pause playback End playback/ delete 100-006 Progress is shown in the monitor during playback. 15s 12/31/2050 PLAY Progress bar 10 : 00 AM PAUSE 2 Viewing Movies on a Computer Copy movies to the computer before viewing. 3 Do not cover the speaker during playback.
Viewing Pictures on TV Connecting the Camera to High Definition (HD) TVs When an HDMI cable (available from third-party suppliers) is connected, pictures and sound are played back on the TV. 1 Turn the camera off and connect an HDMI cable available from third party suppliers. Insert into HDMI connector Insert into HDMI connector HDMI Mini Connector Connections 1 The USB cable can not be used while an HDMI cable is connected. the television to the video or HDMI input channel.
Printing Pictures via USB If the printer supports PictBridge, the camera can be connected directly to the printer 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. Connecting the Camera Printing Selected Pictures Connect the supplied USB cable as shown and 1 Press the selector left or right to dis1 turn play a picture you wish to print. the printer on.
Printing Pictures via USB 2 Printing the Date of Recording To print the date of recording on pictures, press DISP/ BACK in steps 1–2 to display the PictBridge menu (see “Printing the DPOF Print Order,” below). Press the selector up or down to highlight PRINT WITH DATE s and press MENU/OK to return to the PictBridge display (to print pictures without the date of recording, select PRINT WITHOUT DATE).
Printing Pictures via USB 4 Press MENU/OK to start printing. During Printing The message shown at right is displayed during printing. Press DISP/BACK to cancel before all pictures are printed (depending on the printer, printing may end before the current picture has printed). PRINTING CANCEL Disconnecting the Camera Confirm that “PRINTING” is not displayed in the monitor and turn the camera off. Disconnect the USB cable.
Printing Pictures via USB Creating a DPOF Print Order The K PRINT ORDER (DPOF) option in the playback menu can be used to create a digital “print order” for PictBridge-compatible printers (P 115) or devices that support DPOF. DPOF DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is standard that allows pictures to be printed from “print orders” stored on a memory card. The information in the order includes the pictures to be printed, date imprint, and the number of copies of each picture.
Printing Pictures via USB the selector up or down to 2 Press choose the number of copies (up to 99). To remove a picture from the order, press the selector down until the number of copies is 0. PRINT ORDER (DPOF) DPOF: 00001 Total number of prints Number of copies Repeat steps 1–2 to complete the 3 print order. Press MENU/OK to save the print order when settings are complete, or DISP/BACK to exit without changing the print order. The total number of prints is dis4 played in the monitor.
Printing Pictures via USB 1 • Print orders can contain a maximum of 999 pictures. RESET DPOF OK? • If a memory card is inserted containing a print order created by another camera, the message shown at right will YES NO be displayed. Pressing MENU/ OK cancels the print order; a new print order must be created as described above. 76 ■ RESET ALL RESET DPOF OK? To cancel the current print order, select RESET ALL in the K PRINT ORDER (DPOF) menu.
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. Windows: Installing MyFinePix Studio computer meets the following system requirements: 1 Confirm that theWindows 8/Windows 7 (SP 1)/Windows Vista (SP 2) Windows XP (SP 3) 1 CPU 3 GHz Pentium 4 or better (2.
Viewing Pictures on a Computer Start the computer. Log in to an account with 2 administrator privileges before proceeding. any applications that may be running and 3 Exit insert the installer CD in a CD-ROM drive. Windows 8/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 8/Windows 7) or Allow (Windows Vista).
Viewing Pictures on a Computer Importing pictures or movies to Mac (Macintosh) Use a standard application in Mac OS such as Image Capture to import pictures or movies to Mac. Turn the camera off and connect the supplied 2 USB cable as shown, making sure the connectors are fully inserted. Connect the camera directly to the computer; do not use a USB hub or keyboard. Connecting the Camera If the pictures you wish to copy are stored on a 1 memory card, insert the card into the camera (P 11).
Viewing Pictures on a Computer 3 • 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.
Using the Menus: Shooting Mode Using the Shooting Menu Press MENU/OK to display the shoot1 ing menu. Press the selector up or down to 2 highlight the desired menu item. Press the selector right to display op3 tions for the highlighted item. Press the selector up or down to 4 highlight the desired option. Press MENU/OK to select the high5 lighted option. Press DISP/BACK 6 menu.
Using the Menus: Shooting Mode Shooting Menu Options Menu item Options Default C/D/K/M/N/O/H/P/ Q/R/S/U/V/W K Choose a scene for SP mode (P 27). A Adv. MODE a/j/k/C/D/B/i a AUTO (3200) / AUTO (1600) / Adjust ISO sensitivity. Choose higher values when the AUTO (800) / AUTO (400) / AUTO (1600) subject is poorly lit. 12800 / 6400 / 3200 / 1600 / 800 / 400 / 200 / 100 O4:3/O3:2/O16:9/O1:1/ Choose image size and aspect ratio (P 84).
Using the Menus: Shooting Mode Menu item F AF MODE F MOVIE AF MODE Description Choose how the camera selects a focus area (P 88). This option controls how the camera selects the focus area for movies (P 89). W MOVIE MODE Choose a frame size for movies (P 68). J AE BKT EV STEPS Choose the size of the bracketing increment when O is selected in continuous shooting mode (P 89). I FLASH Adjust flash brightness (P 89). K CUSTOM SET Save settings for P, S, A, and M modes (P 34).
Using the Menus: Shooting Mode N ISO Control the camera’s sensitivity to light. Higher values can be used to reduce blur when lighting is poor; note, however, that mottling may appear in pictures taken at high sensitivities. If AUTO, AUTO (800), or AUTO (400) is selected, the camera will adjust sensitivity automatically in response to shooting conditions. The maximum values that will be selected by the camera at settings of AUTO (800) and AUTO (400) are 800 and 400 respectively.
Using the Menus: Shooting Mode Size Versus Aspect Ratio Size Option Prints at sizes up to O 34 × 25 cm (13.5 × 10 in.) P 24 × 18 cm (9.5 × 7 in.) Q 17 × 13 cm (7 × 5 in.) T IMAGE QUALITY Choose how much image files are compressed. Select FINE (low compression) for higher image quality, NORMAL (high compression) to increase the number of pictures that can be stored. Aspect ratio 4 : 3: Pictures have the same proportions as the camera display.
Using the Menus: Shooting Mode P FINEPIX COLOR Enhance contrast and color saturation or take pictures in black and white. Option STANDARD CHROME B&W Description Standard contrast and saturation. Recommended in most situations. Vivid contrast and color. Choose for vivid shots of flowers or enhanced greens and blues in landscapes. Take pictures in black and white. Settings other than STANDARD are shown by an icon in the display.
Using the Menus: Shooting Mode ■ h: Custom White Balance Choose h to adjust white balance for unusual lighting conditions. White balance measurement options will be displayed; frame a white object so that it fills the monitor and press the shutter button all the way down to measure white balance. If “COMPLETED!” is displayed, press MENU/OK to set white balance to the measured value. This value can be reselected by pressing MENU/OK when custom white balance options are displayed.
Using the Menus: Shooting Mode F AF MODE This option controls how the camera selects the focus area when Intelligent Face Detection is off (P 35). Regardless of the option selected, the camera will focus on the subject in the center of the monitor when macro mode is on (P 39). • r CENTER: The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. This option can be used with focus lock (P 37).
Using the Menus: Shooting Mode F MOVIE AF MODE This option controls how the camera selects the focus area for movies. Option r CENTER u CONTINUOUS Description The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. The camera continuously adjusts focus to reflect changes in the distance to subjects near the center of the frame. A Note that in u mode, the camera focuses continuously, increasing the drain on the battery, and that the sound of the camera focusing may be audible.
Using the Menus: Playback Mode Using the Playback Menu Press the a button to enter play1 back mode. Press the selector right to display op4 tions for the highlighted item. Press MENU/OK to display the play2 back menu. Press the selector up or down to 5 highlight the desired option. Press the selector up or down to 3 highlight the desired menu item. 90 Press MENU/OK to select the high6 lighted option.
Using the Menus: Playback Mode Playback Menu Options The following options are available: Option Description Connect via a wireless network to upload pictures to smartphones or tablets or to remotely browse the pictures on the camera and select images for download (P 61). s PC AUTO SAVE Upload pictures to a computer over a wireless network (P 66). U LOCATION INFO COPY Copy location data from one picture to another (P 92). k PHOTOBOOK ASSIST Create books from your favorite photos (P 57).
Using the Menus: Playback Mode U LOCATION INFO COPY Location data can be copied from other pictures to images that lack correct location information. 1 Select U LOCATION INFO COPY in the playback menu. 2 Press the selector left or right to display the source image for the location data and press MENU/OK. the selector left or right to display the destination and press MENU/OK to copy the data to the 3 Press image.
Using the Menus: Playback Mode i MOVIE EDIT Edit movies. ■ MOVIE TRIMMING Remove opening or ending footage to create an edited copy of the current movie. ■ MOVIE JOIN Add existing footage to the end of the current movie to create an edited copy. 1 Display the desired movie. 1 Display the desired movie. Select i MOVIE EDIT in the playback menu, 2 Select i MOVIE EDIT in the playback menu, 2 then select MOVIE TRIMMING. To remove then select MOVIE JOIN.
Using the Menus: Playback Mode j MARK FOR UPLOAD You can select images and movies to be queued for upload to YouTube, Facebook and MyFinePix.com. Select j MARK FOR UPLOAD in the playback menu. ■ Add/Remove Items in the Upload Queue 1 Select an upload destination. 2 Press MENU/OK. Select items to be added to, or re3 moved from, the upload queue. MENU/OK to confirm. 4 •Press Items not in the upload queue will be added to the queue when you select them and press MENU/OK.
Using the Menus: Playback Mode ■ Removing All Items From the Upload Queue You can remove all items from the upload queue. Select RESET ALL. 1 The screen for removing all items from the upload queue is displayed. ■ Upload Items Items added to the upload queue using the camera can be easily uploaded from a computer by using the MyFinePix Studio. Install MyFinePix Studio (P 77). RESET ALL OK? IT MAY TAKE A WHILE OK CANCEL SET 2 Select OK. load queue.
Using the Menus: Playback Mode I SLIDE SHOW View pictures in an automated slide show. Choose the type of show and press MENU/OK to start. Press DISP/BACK at any time during the show to view on-screen help. When a movie is displayed, movie playback will begin automatically, and the slide show will continue when the movie ends. The show can be ended at any time by pressing MENU/OK. Option NORMAL FADE-IN NORMAL g FADE-IN g MULTIPLE Displayed in Press selector left or right to go back or skip ahead one frame.
Using the Menus: Playback Mode B RED EYE REMOVAL If the current picture is marked with a g icon to indicate that it was taken with Intelligent Face Detection, this option can be used to remove red-eye. The camera will analyze the image; if red-eye is detected, the image will be processed to create a copy with reduced red-eye. REMOVAL OK? YES REMOVING CANCEL 1 • Red eye may not be removed if the camera is unable to detect a face or the face is in profile. Results may differ depending on the scene.
Using the Menus: Playback Mode D PROTECT Protect pictures from accidental deletion. The following options are available. ■ FRAME Protect selected pictures. the selector left or right to dis1 Press play the desired picture. PROTECT OK? YES UNPROTECT OK? CANCEL Picture not protected YES CANCEL Protected picture MENU/OK to protect the picture. 2 IfPress the picture is already protected, pressing MENU/OK will remove protection from the image. steps 1–2 to protect addi3 Repeat tional images.
Using the Menus: Playback Mode G CROP To create a cropped copy of a picture, play the picture back and select G CROP in the playback menu (P 90). the zoom control to zoom in and out and 2 Press MENU/OK to view the copy size. 1 Use use the selector to scroll the picture until the Larger crops produce larger copies. desired portion is displayed (to exit to singleframe playback without creating a cropped copy, press DISP/BACK).
Using the Menus: Playback Mode O RESIZE To create a small copy of a picture, play the picture back and select O RESIZE in the playback menu (P 90). Highlight a size and press MENU/OK to 1 display a confirmation dialog. 100 Press MENU/OK to copy the picture at 2 the selected size.
Using the Menus: Playback Mode C IMAGE ROTATE By default, pictures taken in tall orientation are displayed in wide orientation. Use this option to display pictures in the correct orientation in the monitor. It has no effect on pictures displayed on a computer or other device. Press the selector down to rotate the 1 picture 90 ° clockwise, up to rotate the picture 90 ° counterclockwise. 1 • Protected pictures can not be rotated. Remove protection before rotating pictures (P 98).
Using the Menus: Playback Mode F VOICE MEMO To add a voice memo to a still picture, select F VOICE MEMO after displaying the picture in playback mode. 1 Voice memos can not be added to movies or protected pictures. Remove protection from pictures before recording voice memos (P 98). 2 Press MENU/OK to start recording. 28s RECORDING Time remaining Blinks red REC RE-REC the camera at a distance of about 20 cm Press MENU/OK again to end record1 (8Hold 3 ing. in.) and face the microphone.
Using the Menus: Playback Mode Playing Voice Memos Pictures with voice memos are indicated by a q icon during playback. To play the voice memo back, select PLAY for F VOICE MEMO in the playback menu. 1 • The camera may not play voice memos recorded with other devices. • Do not cover the speaker during playback. J DISP. ASPECT Choose how High Definition (HD) devices display pictures with an aspect ratio of 4 : 3 (this option is available only when an HDMI cable is connected).
The Setup Menu Using the Setup Menu the setup menu. 1 Display 1.1 Press MENU/OK to display the menu for the current mode. 1.2 Press the selector left to highlight a left tab. 1.3 Press the selector up or down to select 4. The setup menu appears. SET-UP DATE/TIME TIME DIFFERENCE SILENT MODE RESET FORMAT Adjust settings. 2 2.1 Press the selector right to activate the setup menu. 2.2 Press the selector up or down to highlight a menu item. 2.
The Setup Menu Setup Menu Options Menu item F DATE/TIME N TIME DIFFERENCE La r WIRELESS SETTINGS Description Set the camera clock (P 15). Set the clock to local time (P 108). Choose a language (P 15). Adjust settings for connection to a wireless network (P 109). Choose a destination for images uploaded using s PC AUTO s PC AUTO SAVE SETTING SAVE (P 109). U GEOTAGGING SET-UP Access location data options (P 109).
The Setup Menu Menu item G OPERATION VOL. H SHUTTER VOLUME e SHUTTER SOUND I PLAYBACK VOLUME J LCD BRIGHTNESS T MONITOR SUNLIGHT MODE E EVF/LCD MODE E LCD MODE Choose whether to save power to increase battery life (P 111). M AUTO POWER OFF Choose the auto power off delay (P 112). F Fn BUTTON Choose the role played by the Fn button (P 47). L DUAL IS MODE B RED EYE REMOVAL m BLINK DETECTION 106 Description Adjust the volume of camera controls. Adjust the volume of the shutter sound.
The Setup Menu Menu item R INTELLIGENT DIGITAL ZOOM l MOVIE ZOOM TYPE W SIDE ZOOM LEVER C AF ILLUMINATOR t SAVE ORG IMAGE m AUTOROTATE PB O BACKGROUND COLOR c GUIDANCE DISPLAY S CUSTOM RESET T BATTERY TYPE P DISCHARGE S DATE STAMP Description Enable or disable intelligent digital zoom (P 112). Default ON / OFF OFF 1/2 AUTO BACK / H / M / L ON / OFF 2 H ON ON / OFF OFF ON / OFF ON — ON / OFF — ON — — x/y/z — x — T + U / T / OFF OFF Menus Choose the zoom type when recording movies (P 67).
The Setup Menu N 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 difference between local time 1 and your home time zone. 1.1 Press the selector up or down to highlight g LOCAL. 1.2 Press the selector right to display the time difference. 1.3 Press the selector left or right to highlight +, –, hours, or minutes; press up or down to edit. Switch between local time and your home 2 time zone.
The Setup Menu r WIRELESS SETTINGS Adjust settings for connection to a wireless network. Option Option Description Download location data from a smartLOCATION INFO SEARCH phone. Choose whether to save location data GEOTAGGING with pictures. LOCATION INFO Display locatin data. K FORMAT Format a memory card. Highlight OK and press MENU/OK to begin formatting. 3 • All data—including protected pictures—will be deleted. Be sure important files have been copied to a computer or other storage device.
The Setup Menu A IMAGE DISP. Choose an option other than OFF to display pictures in the monitor after shooting. Pictures can be displayed for 1.5 s (1.5 SEC), 3 s (3 SEC), or until the MENU/OK button is pressed (ZOOM (CONTINUOUS)). If ZOOM (CONTINUOUS) is selected, photos can be zoomed in to check focus and other fine details (P 53). Note that ZOOM (CONTINUOUS) is disabled in continuous shooting mode (P 48), and that the colors displayed at settings of 1.
The Setup Menu I PLAYBACK VOLUME Press the selector up or down to choose volume for movie and voice memo playback and press MENU/OK to select. J LCD BRIGHTNESS Press the selector up or down to choose display brightness and press MENU/OK to select. E LCD MODE Choose whether to save power to increase battery life. This option does not take effect during playback or recording movies.
The Setup Menu 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 regardless of the option selected, the camera will not turn off automatically when connected to a printer (P 71) or computer (P 79) or when a slide show is in progress (P 96).
The Setup Menu P DISCHARGE (Ni-MH Batteries Only) The capacity of rechargeable Ni-MH batteries may be temporarily reduced when new, after long periods of disuse, or if they are repeatedly recharged before being fully discharged. Capacity can be increased by repeatedly discharging the batteries using the P DISCHARGE option and recharging them in a battery charger (sold separately).
The Setup Menu S DATE STAMP To add shooting date and time, choose T + U. To add only shooting date, choose T. When OFF is selected, no information will be added to the pictures. 114 1 • Added shooting date and time can not be deleted from the pictures. To take pictures without date and time, select OFF for S DATE STAMP. • When the camera clock is not set, setting dialog will be displayed. Set the date and time (P 15).
Optional Accessories The camera supports a wide range of accessories from FUJIFILM and other manufacturers. FINEPIX S8400W Series ■ Printing ■ Audio/Visual HDMI cable (sold separately) HDTV *1 PictBridge-compatible printer *1 SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card ■ Digital viewer Printer * 1 ■ Computer Related USB cable (supplied) FINEPIX REAL 3D V3* 2 (sold separately) ■ 3D print Photos taken in INDIVD. SHUTTER 3D. Computer * 1 1 * Available separately. *2 SDXC memory card is not supported. http://fujifilm.
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.
Caring for the Camera To ensure continued enjoyment of the product, observe the following precautions. ■ Water and Sand Exposure to water and sand can also damage the camera and its internal circuitry and mechanisms. When using the camera at the beach or seaside, avoid exposing the camera to water or sand. Do not place the camera on a wet surface. ■ Condensation Sudden increases in temperature, such as occur when entering a heated building on a cold day, can cause condensation inside the camera.
Troubleshooting Power and Battery Problem Possible cause The batteries are exhausted. The batteries are not in the correct orientation. The battery-chamber cover is not latched. The camera does The AC power adapter and DC coupler are not turn on. not connected properly. The camera has been left for an extended period with no batteries inserted and the AC power adapter/DC coupler unplugged. The batteries are cold.
Troubleshooting Menus and Displays Problem Possible cause Solution Menus and displays are English is not selected for the L a Select ENGLISH. not in English. option in the setup menu. Page 15,105 Shooting Problem Taking pictures 3D image The monitor goes dark after shooting. The camera does not focus. 3D images do not turn out as expected. Solution Page Insert a new memory card or delete pictures. 11, 60 Format the memory card. 109 Clean the contacts with a soft, dry cloth. — Insert a new memory card.
Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause Face detection Intelligent Face Detection is not available in not available. the current shooting mode. The subject’s face is obscured by sunglasses, a hat, long hair, or other objects. The subject’s face occupies only a small area Intelligent No face is of the frame. Face detected. Detection The subject’s head is tilted or horizontal. The camera is tilted. The subject’s face is poorly lit. Wrong subject The selected subject is closer to the center of selected.
Troubleshooting Problem Pictures are blurred. Problem images Pictures are mottled. Vertical lines appear in pictures. Possible cause The lens is dirty. The lens is blocked. s is displayed during shooting and the focus frame is displayed in red. k is displayed during shooting. The ambient temperature is high and the subject is poorly lit. The camera has been used continuously at high temperatures or a temperature warning is displayed. Solution Clean the lens. Keep objects away from the lens.
Troubleshooting Playback Problem Pictures are grainy. Pictures Playback zoom unavailable. No sound in voice memo Audio and movie playback. Selected Deletion pictures not deleted. File numberFrame no. ing is unexpectedly reset. 122 Possible cause The pictures were taken with a different make or model of camera. The picture has been resized or cropped to a or is from another make or model of camera. The camera is in silent mode. Playback volume is too low. The microphone was obstructed.
Troubleshooting Connections Problem Possible cause Problem connecting or The smartphone is too far away. uploading pictures to Nearby devices are causing radio interference. smartphone. Troubleshooting/Appendix Solution Page Move the devices closer. — Move the camera and smartphone away — from microwave ovens or cordless phones. The smartphone and camera can connect to The smartphone is connected to another device. only one device at a time. End the connec- — tion and try again. Try connecting again.
Troubleshooting Problem The computer does not Computer recognize the camera. Pictures can not be printed. Only one copy PictBridge is printed. The date is not printed. 124 Possible cause Solution Page The camera is not properly connected. Connect the camera correctly. 79 The camera is not properly connected. The printer is off. Connect the camera correctly. Turn the printer on. 71 — The printer is not PictBridge-compatible.
Troubleshooting Miscellaneous Problem Possible cause Nothing happens Temporary camera malfunction. when the shutter button is pressed. The batteries are exhausted. The camera does not Temporary camera malfunction. function as expected. I want to use an AC power adapter and DC Check the label on the AC power adapter. coupler overseas. Choose OFF for MONITOR SUNLIGHT MODE. 6 Reset the date and time.
Warning Messages and Displays The following warnings are displayed in the monitor: Warning B (red) A (blinks red) k s (displayed in red with red focus frame) Aperture or shutter speed shown in red BLINK DETECTED FOCUS ERROR LENS CONTROL ERROR p 126 Description Batteries are low. Batteries are exhausted. Slow shutter speed. Picture may be blurred. Solution Insert fresh or fully-charged spare batteries. The camera can not focus.
Warning Messages and Displays Warning CARD NOT INITIALIZED PROTECTED CARD BUSY CARD ERROR WRITE ERROR Troubleshooting/Appendix b MEMORY FULL Description Solution The memory card is not formatted or the Format the memory card using the K FORMAT opmemory card was formatted in a computer or tion in the camera setup menu (P 109). other device. Clean the contacts with a soft, dry cloth. If the message The memory card contacts require cleaning. is repeated, format the memory card (P 109).
Warning Messages and Displays Warning READ ERROR FRAME NO. FULL TOO MANY FRAMES PROTECTED FRAME u ERROR a CAN NOT CROP CAN NOT CROP a CANNOT EXECUTE b CANNOT EXECUTE 128 Description Solution The file is corrupt or was not created with the The file can not be played back. camera. Clean the contacts with a soft, dry cloth. If the message The memory card contacts require cleaning. is repeated, format the memory card (P 109). If the message persists, replace the memory card. Camera malfunction.
Warning Messages and Displays Warning DPOF FILE ERROR CAN NOT SET DPOF F CAN NOT SET DPOF CAN NOT ROTATE F CAN NOT ROTATE Description Solution The DPOF print order on the current memory The maximum number of images to which DPOF print card contains more than 999 images. order can be tagged is 999 per memory card. The picture can not be printed using DPOF. — Movies can not be printed using DPOF. — The picture is protected. Remove protection before rotating pictures. Movies can not be rotated.
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.
Specifications System Model Effective pixels Image sensor Storage media File system File format Image size (pixels) Troubleshooting/Appendix Lens Focal length Digital zoom Aperture Digital Camera FinePix S8400W Series 16.2 million 1/ 2.3 -in., square-pixel CMOS with primary color filter SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards Compliant with Design Rule for Camera File System (DCF), Exif 2.3, and Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) • Still pictures: Exif 2.
Specifications System Focus range (distance from Approx. 45 cm (1.4 ft.)–infinity (wide angle); approx. 3.5 m (11.4 ft.)–infinity (telephoto) front of lens) • Macro: approx. 7 cm–3.0 m/2.7 in.–9.8 ft. (wide angle); approx. 3.1 m (10.1 ft.)–infinity (telephoto) • Super macro: approx. 1 cm–100 cm/0.3 in.–3.2 ft.
Specifications System White balance Input/output terminals HDMI output Digital input/output HDMI Mini Connector USB 2.
Specifications Power supply/other Power sources Battery life (approximate number of frames that can be taken with fresh or fully charged batteries) • • • • AA alkaline batteries (×4) AA lithium batteries (×4; available from third-party suppliers) AA rechargeable nickel-metal hydride (Ni-MH) batteries (×4; available from third-party suppliers) AC-5VX AC power adapter and CP-04 DC coupler (sold separately) Battery type Approximate number of frames Alkaline (type supplied with camera) 300 Lithium 700 Ni-MH
Specifications Wireless transmitter Standards Operating frequency Access protocols IEEE 802.11b/g/n (standard wireless protocol) • U. S. A.
Specifications Color Television Systems NTSC (National Television System Committee) is a color television telecasting specification adopted mainly in the U.S.A., Canada, and Japan. PAL (Phase Alternation by Line) is a color television system adopted mainly in European countries and China. Notices • Specifications subject to change without notice. FUJIFILM shall not be held liable for damages resulting from errors in this manual.
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Restrictions on Camera Settings Shooting Mode and Camera Settings The options available in each shooting mode are listed below. Shooting mode Adv.
Restrictions on Camera Settings Shooting mode Adv.
Restrictions on Camera Settings Shooting mode Adv.
