This manual will show you how to use your FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA FinePix2800 ZOOM correctly. Please follow the instructions carefully.
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Contents Warning ............................................................ 2 Preface ............................................................. 6 Camera Features and Accessories .................. 7 Nomenclature ................................................... 8 1 Getting Ready PREFACE ........................................................... 11 Selecting the Language .................................. 11 Attaching the Lens Cap and Shoulder Strap .. 11 LOADING THE BATTERIES .....................
Preface ■ Test Shots Prior to Photography h If liquid crystal is swallowed Flush your mouth thoroughly with water. Drink large quantities of water and induce vomiting. Then seek medical assistance. For particularly important photographs (such as weddings and overseas trips), always take a test photograph and view the image to make sure that the camera is functioning normally. h Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd.
Nomenclature ✽ Refer Mode switch Playback mode (P.30) to the pages in parentheses for information on using the camera features. Movie mode (P.49) POWER button (P.16) EVF/LCD button (P.20) Still image mode (P.20) button Strap mount Viewfinder ( E V F ) (P.20) Flash (P.38) Shutter button Strap mount Flash control sensor Self-timer lamp (P.43) Indicator lamp (P.24) Slot cover ( ) ( ) bar DISP button (P.29,32) MENU/OK button LCD monitor SmartMedia slot (P.
1 Getting Ready Nomenclature Example of screen Text Display:Still image PREFACE Selecting the Language Attaching the Lens Cap and Shoulder Strap EV Macro White balance Flash Number of remaining shots 1 1 0 2 0 Photography mode File size/Image quality 1 Battery low warning Zoom bar Camera shake warning AF Warning AF frame Date Example of screen Text Display:Playback DPOF Playback mode You can use the “SET–UP” menu on this camera to select “ENGLISH” or “FRANCAIS” as the “LANGUAGE” used for s
LOADING THE BATTERIES PREFACE 2 Attach the Lens Cap Compatible batteries 1 0 3 0 Use AA-size alkaline batteries (4 pcs.) or AA-size nickel-metal hydride (Ni-MH) batteries (4 pcs.). ✽ You cannot use lithium, manganese or nickelcadmium (Ni-Cd) batteries. 2 0 Attach the shoulder strap to the strap mounts on the camera. Once you have attached both ends of the strap, check carefully to ensure that the strap is firmly secured.
LOADING THE SmartMedia™ REMOVING THE SmartMedia™ SmartMedia™ (sold separately) 1 0 3 0 1 1 0 2 ■ Only use 3.3V SmartMedia MG-4S ( 4MB), MG-8S ( 8MB), MG-16S (16MB), MG-32S (32MB), MG-64S (64MB) MG-16SW ( 16MB, ID) MG-32SW ( 32MB, ID) MG-64SW ( 64MB, ID) MG-128SW (128MB, ID) 2 0 2 0 1 Grip the SmartMedia and pull it out. Gold marking ! Image files cannot be recorded or erased if a write● 14 protect sticker is affixed to the SmartMedia.
SWITCHING ON AND OFF 1 SETTING THE DATE AND TIME 2 1 10 0 3 2 1 0 2 0 Blank On 16 To switch the camera on and off, press the “POWER” button. When you switch the camera on, the indicator lamp turns green. If the date has been cleared, a confirmation message appears. In Still Image mode or Movie mode, the confirmation message appears in the viewfinder (EVF). In Playback mode, the message appears on the LCD monitor. H: The DATE/TIME setting menu appears (➡P.18).
USING THE OPTIONAL AC POWER ADAPTER SETTING THE DATE AND TIME 3 1 0 2 0 4 AC power adapter (optional) Always use a FUJIFILM AC Power Adapter AC-5V. Use the AC power adapter in situations when a loss of power will cause problems, such as during file downloading (via the USB connection). Using the AC power adapter also allows you to take pictures and play back images without worrying about depleting the batteries. The “SET–UP” menu reappears. Press the “MENU/OK” button to complete the settings.
2 Basic Photography STILL IMAGE MODE q TAKING PICTURES (AUTO MODE) 1 2 Set the Mode switch to “q”. h Focal range: Approx. 80 cm (2.6 ft.) to infinity ! Take care not to press on the lens with your fingers ● when the lens extends or when you are taking pictures as this could cause a camera fault. ! For subjects closer than 80 cm (2.6 ft.), use Macro ● photography (➡P.41).
STILL IMAGE MODE q TAKING PICTURES (AUTO MODE) 54 6 7 8 Beep To take the picture, press the shutter button down fully without lifting your finger off it. The camera beeps and takes the picture, and the data is then recorded. Frame the shot so that the subject fills the entire AF (Auto Focus) frame. 2 ! When you press the shutter button, there is a very ● Zoom bar short delay before the picture is actually taken. To zoom in on the subject, press “[ ” (TELE). To zoom out, press “] ” (WIDE).
STILL IMAGE MODE q TAKING PICTURES (AUTO MODE) ■ Indicator Lamp Display Color Status Lit Green Ready to shoot. AF/AE in progress or camera shake/AF warning. Blinking Recording to the SmartMedia (the next picture can be taken). Lit Orange Meaning Image being recorded onto the SmartMedia (the next picture cannot be taken). Blinking Flash charging. Red h SmartMedia warning.
USING AF/AE LOCK 1 2 In a shot with this type of composition, the subjects (two people in this case) are not in the AF frame. If the shot is taken at this point, the subjects will not be in focus. 4 Beep Move the camera slightly so that one of the subjects in the AF frame. ◆ AF (Autofocus)/AE (Auto exposure) Lock ◆ 26 3 On the FinePix2800 ZOOM, when you press the shutter button down half way, the focus and exposure settings are fixed (AF/AE lock).
DIGITAL ZOOM 1 FRAMING GUIDELINE FUNCTION Zoom bar display 2 Scene Digital zoom Optical zoom Movie If the file size (image size) setting is “9” or “0”, you can use the digital zoom. The mode. h Digital zoom focal distance (35 mm camera equivalent) 9 : Equivalent to approx. 228 mm – 285 mm (Max. zoom scale 1.25×) 0 : Equivalent to approx. 228 mm – 570 mm (Max. zoom scale 2.5×) Movie: Equivalent to approx. 38 mm – 95 mm (Max. zoom scale 2.
PLAYBACK MODE 1 3 VIEWING YOUR IMAGES (PLAYBACK) 1 0 2 PLAYBACK ZOOM 1 2 10 0 3 2 0 FRAME NO. DPOF 2 0 2 Normal playback No text displayed Zoom bar Multi-frame playback 1Set the Mode switch to “3”. 2You can use “c” and “d” to move forward and backward respectively through your images. ! When ● you set the Mode switch to “ 3 ”, the last image shot is displayed. If you have specified DPOF settings (➡P.58), the “f” icon is displayed. The screen changes each time you press the “DISP” button.
MULTI-FRAME PLAYBACK 1 ERASING SINGLE FRAME 2 1 0 2 0 1 1 0 2 0 2 Normal playback No text displayed Multi-frame playback Pressing the “DISP” button during playback switches the screen to the next display mode. Press the “DISP” button several times to select multi-frame (9 frames) playback. You cannot display text during multi-frame playback. ! You cannot use multi-frame playback while a menu ● 32 is displayed. zoom cannot be used with multi-frame playback.
Features 3 Advanced Photography ERASING SINGLE FRAME 3 ADVANCED FEATURES PHOTOGRAPHY The Advanced Features Photography section introduces a range of camera functions that you can access by setting the Mode switch to “q” or “e”. 4 ■ Photography Mode Specifications Mode swich Press the “MENU/OK” button to erase the displayed image. When erasing is complete, the next image appears and the “ ¨ ” message is displayed. qStill image Press “d” or “c” to display the image to be erased.
STILL IMAGE MODE 1 SELECTING PHOTOGRAPHY MENU (1/2/6) 1 0 2 0 2 1 0 2 0 1Set the Mode switch to “q”. 2Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the menu on the screen. q MANUAL This mode allows you to set the “EV” and “WHITE BALANCE” settings. 1 1 0 PHOTOGRAPHY MENU OPERATION 2 0 1Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the menu. 2Use “d” and “c” to select the menu item and “a ([)” and “b (])” to change the setting.
PHOTOGRAPHY MENU y FLASH This mode can be selected in the “1 ”, “2 ” still image modes. Use the flash mode that best suits your shot. h 5 modes: “AUTO, :, y, u and ;” h Effective flash range (in “qAUTO” mode): Wide-angle: Approx. 0.3 m to 3.5 m (1.0 ft. to 11.5 ft.) Telephoto : Approx. 0.8 m to 3.5 m (2.6 ft. to 11.5 ft.) ! The flash charging time may increase if the charge ● AUTO Auto Flash Mode Use this mode for ordinary photography.
PHOTOGRAPHY MENU y FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY MENU 5 MACRO (CLOSE-UP) PHOTOGRAPHY Selecting Macro mode specifies the following camera settings: h The lens is fixed to the wide-angle zoom setting and only digital zooming is available. h Switching the camera off cancels Macro mode.
PHOTOGRAPHY MENU o SELF-TIMER PHOTOGRAPHY 1 This mode can be selected in the “1”, “6” still image modes. In this mode, a timer runs for roughly 10 seconds before the shutter is released. Use this mode for shots such as photographs of yourself. 3 2 Beep The self-timer lamp lights steadily for 5 seconds, blinks for another 5 seconds and then takes the shot. 4 The screen counts down the time until the shot is taken. Self-timer mode is automatically cancelled after each shot.
PHOTOGRAPHY MENU 7 VOICE CAPTIONING 1 2 3 1 0 4 2 0 This function can be selected in the “1 ” still image mode. Voice Captioning allows you to record a voice captioning (comment) up to 30 seconds long for an image immediately after you take the shot. ● 3 Recording format: WAVE Audio file size: Approx. 240 KB (for a 30 seconds voice captioning) ! The ● 44 Take a picture as normal. The “º ” message then appears on the screen.
PHOTOGRAPHY MENU a EV (EXPOSURE COMPENSATION) PHOTOGRAPHY MENU s WHITE BALANCE (SELECTING THE LIGHT SOURCE) ◆ Subjects for Which Exposure AUTO: Automatic adjustment (Shooting to show the ambience of the light source) Adjustment is Particularly Effective ◆ Guide to using + (positive) compensation This mode can be selected in the “ 2 ” still image mode. Use the Brightness setting to obtain the optimum image brightness (exposure) when the subject is much brighter or darker than the background.
PHOTOGRAPHY MENU 6 CONTINUOUS SHOOTING 1 6 CONT. In this mode, the camera shoots up to 4 continuous frames at intervals as short as 0.5 seconds. Shots are taken continuously while you hold the shutter button down fully. If you release the shutter button before shooting is completed, between 1 and 3 consecutive shots will be taken. 2 When you finish shooting, the photographed images are displayed in order and automatically saved. MOVIE MODE e MOVIE 1 Set the Mode switch to “e”.
MOVIE MODE e MOVIE 4 3 Shooting begins when you fully depress the shutter button. Zoom bar 5 6 During shooting, “hREC” appears on the screen with a counter showing the remaining time displayed in the top-right corner. 3 In Movie mode, the lens is locked at the wideangle setting and only the digital zoom can be used. You can use “a ([ )” and “b (] )” to zoom in and out. A “zoom bar” is displayed on the screen. h Digital zoom focus distance (35 mm camera equivalent) Approx. 38 mm to 95 mm Max.
4 Advanced Features Playback 1 PLAYING BACK MOVIES 1 0 2 0 2 1 0 ■ Playing Back Movies Control 2 0 Description Playback The movie automatically stops when playback ends. Pause/Resume Pauses the movie during playback. Press this button again to resume playback. Stop Stops playback. ✽ Press “d” or “c” while movie playback is stopped to go back to the previous file or advance to the next file respectively. Fast forward/Rewind Rewind 1Set the Mode switch to “3”.
PLAYING BACK VOICE CAPTIONING 1 2 1 0 Control 2 0 Use “d” or “ c” to select an image file that has a voice captioning. 1Press “ b” (]) to play the voice captioning. 2The screen shows the playback time and a playback progress bar. ! You cannot play back voice captioning using multi● frame playback. Use the “DISP” button to revert to normal playback. 54 The “7” icon is displayed. ! Take care not to block the speaker. ● ! If the sound is difficult to hear, adjust ● (➡P.63, 65).
PLAYBACK MENU g ERASING SINGLE • ALL FRAMES/FORMATTING FRAME 1 10 0 3 2 0 2 Erase only the selected file. ! The file for which “™” was displayed ● cannot be erased. Unprotect the frame using the camera on which the protection was first applied. ! “ ¢ ” is displayed for frames with DPOF ● settings and they cannot be erased (➡P.85). ALL FRAMES All files are erased except those that are protected or that have DPOF settings. Copy any files that you want to keep to your hard disk beforehand.
PLAYBACK MENU f HOW TO SPECIFY PRINT OPTIONS (DPOF) DPOF stands for Digital Print Order Format and refers to a format that is used for recording printing specifications for images shot using a digital camera on media such as SmartMedia. The recorded specifications include information on which frames are to be printed and how many prints of each frame are required.
PLAYBACK MENU 1 f DPOF SET FRAME 10 0 3 2 0 2 1 0 3 1 0 2 0 When you have finished specifying the DPOF settings, always press the “MENU/OK” button to confirm the settings. If you press the “BACK” button, no DPOF settings are specified. 2 0 You can only specify one print per frame (image) in the DPOF settings. 1Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the menu. 2Use “d” or “c” to select “fDPOF”. 3With “EXECUTE” selected, press the “MENU/OK” button.
5 Settings USING THE OPTION MENU SETTINGS The “Settings” chapter describes all at functions available from “dOPTION” in the “q” still Image, “e” movie and “3” playback modes. 2 0 10 0 3 ■ List of Settings Using SET–UP 1 0 4 Still Image mode h Movie mode q AUTO q MANUAL 6 CONT. j QUALITY (P.64) — — — — SET–UP — LCD BRIGHTNESS (P.65) SET–UP — LCD BRIGHTNESS (P.65) 2 0 3 Playback mode — — — — SET–UP VOLUME (P.65) LCD BRIGHTNESS (P.
d j SETTING THE FILE SIZE AND QUALITY (COMPRESSION RATIO) You can choose any combination of 3 file sizes and 3 image quality settings. Use the table below as a guide to the best settings for your shots.
SET–UP 6 PC Connection POWER SAVE IN PC (PERSONAL COMPUTER) CONNECTION PC Connection describes how to set up a USB connection and provides an overview of the functions available using a USB connection. Refer also to the Software Quick Start Guide booklet. The first time you connect the camera to your computer You must install all the software before connecting the camera to your computer. Refer to the Software Quick Start Guide booklet also.
CONNECTING AT DSC MODE 1 1 0 20 0 4 3 0 2 Camera Operation (Special USB) socket DC IN 5V Socket Camera i FinePixViewer automatically starts up. (USB) Socket PC 1Switch your PC on. 2Use the special USB cable to connect the camera to your PC. 3Switch the camera on. 1Load a SmartMedia containing photographed images into your camera. 2Press the “POWER” button to switch the camera on. 3Set the “USB MODE” setting in the “SET–UP” menu to “DSC” (➡P.62, 63).
CONNECTING AT PC-CAMERA MODE 1 1 0 20 0 4 3 0 2 Camera Operation (Special USB) socket DC IN 5V Socket Camera i FinePixViewer automatically starts up and the Picture Hello window opens (Windows only). (USB) Socket PC 1Switch your PC on. 2Use the special USB cable to connect the camera to your PC. 3Switch the camera on. 1Remove the lens cap. 2Press the “POWER” button to switch the camera on. 3Set the “USB MODE” setting in the “SET–UP” menu to “PC CAM” (➡P.62, 63).
DISCONNECTING FROM THE PC (Important — always use this procedure.) 1 2 Perform the steps shown below before you switch the camera off. This procedure differs depending on the operating system software (or PC) you are using. Windows 98 or 98 SE No PC operation is needed. Windows Me/2000 Professional/XP 1Quit all applications (FinePixViewer, VideoImpression, etc.) that are using the camera. 2Check that the indicator lamp is glowing green (that the camera is not communicating with the PC).
System Expansion Options (Sold Separately) Accessories Guide e By using the FinePix2800 ZOOM together with other optional FUJIFILM products, your system can be expanded to fill a wide range of uses. e The optional accessories (sold separately) can make taking pictures with the FinePix2800 ZOOM even easier. For information on how to attach and use the accessories, refer to the instructions provided with the accessory used.
Notes on Using Your Camera Correctly Accessories Guide eBe sure to read this information in conjunction with “Safety Notes” (➡P.92), to ensure that you use h FD-A2 Floppy Disk Adapter (FlashPath) your camera correctly. This adapter is the same size and shape as a 3.5-inch floppy disk. You can copy the images on a SmartMedia to your PC simply by loading the SmartMedia into the floppy disk adapter and then inserting the adapter into your floppy disk drive. FD-A2 Compatible OS Windows 95/98/98SE/Me/NT4.
Notes on the Power Supply Applicable Batteries h AA-size alkaline, Ni-MH (nickel-metal hydride) can be used with this camera. Do not use AA-size manganese, lithium batteries in your FinePix2800 ZOOM because the heat generated by the batteries could damage the camera or cause malfunctions. h The operating lives of alkaline batteries vary between brands and the life of batteries you purchase may be shorter than the alkaline batteries provided with the camera.
Notes on the Power Supply Notes on Using the AC Power Adapter Always use the AC-5VH/AC-5VHS AC Power Adapter with the FinePix2800 ZOOM Camera. The use of an AC power adapter other than the AC-5VH/ AC-5VHS could result in damage to your FinePix2800 ZOOM Digital Camera. h This AC power adapter is designed exclusively for indoor use. h Plug the connection cord plug securely into the DC input terminal of the FUJIFILM Digital camera.
Warning Displays Notes on the SmartMedia™ h Do not carry SmartMedia in locations such as a trouser pocket. This could subject the SmartMedia to excessive force when you sit down, thereby damaging the SmartMedia. h The SmartMedia may feel warm when it is removed from the camera after extended periods of picture taking or image viewing. This is normal and does not indicate a fault. h Inserting a SmartMedia that is charged with static electricity into your camera may result in a camera malfunction.
Warning Displays Warning Displayed eThe table below lists the warnings that are displayed on the screen Explanation Remedy Warning Displayed Explanation Remedy i An attempt was made to playback i Images cannot be played back. a frame not recorded on this camera. i The SmartMedia contact area is i Wipe the contact surface on the SmartMedia thoroughly with a soft, dry cloth. In some cases, soiled. you may have to format the SmartMedia. i Contact your FUJIFILM dealer. i Camera fault.
Troubleshooting Problem No power. eIf you think the camera is faulty, check the following once more Cause i The battery is exhausted. i Replace the batteries. i The AC power adapter plug has come out i Plug the adapter back in. of the power outlet. Power cuts out during i The battery is exhausted. operation. Battery runs out quickly. Remedy i Replace the batteries. i You are using the camera in extremely i Put the battery in your pocket or another cold conditions.
Troubleshooting Problem eIf you think the camera is faulty, check the following once more Cause Remedy i Unprotect the frame using the camera on The ERASE ALL function i The frame is protected. which the protection was first applied. does not erase all the i DPOF settings are specified for some i Cancel the DPOF settings for the frame frames. frames. and try again. Frame erase does not erase the frame. Nothing happens when I i Camera malfunction. use the Mode switch. i The battery exhausted.
Specifications System h Model: Digital Camera FinePix2800 ZOOM h Number of effective pixels: 2.0 million pixels h CCD sensor 1/2.7-inch square pixel CCD with RGB Filter Number of total pixels: 2.1 million pixels h Number of recorded pixels 1600 × 1200 pixels / 1280 × 960 pixels / 640 × 480 pixels h File format Still image: JPEG (Exif Ver. 2.1), DPOF-compatible Movie: AVI format, Motion JPEG ✽Design rule for Camera File system Complian h Viewfinder 0.
Safety Notes h To ensure that you use your FinePix2800 ZOOM camera correctly, read these Safety Notes and your Owner’s Manual carefully beforehand. h 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.
EC Declaration of Conformity Safety Notes CAUTION Keep out of the reach of small children. This product could cause injury in the hands of a child. Do not use this camera in locations severely affected by oil fumes, steam, humidity or dust. This can cause a fire or electric shock. Do not leave this camera in places subject to extremely high temperatures. Do not leave the camera in locations such as a sealed vehicle or in direct sunlight. This can cause a fire. Do not place heavy objects on the camera.
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