YF00626-121 DIGITAL CAMERA FINEPIX AX200 Series FINEPIX AV100 Series EN Before You Begin First Steps Basic Photography and Playback Owner’s Manual Thank you for your purchase of this product. This manual describes how to use your FUJIFILM FinePix AX200 series, AV100 series digital camera and the supplied software. Be sure that you have read and understood its contents before using the camera.
Notes and Cautions 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.
Notes and Cautions 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.
Notes and Cautions Be sure to read this notes before using WARNING Safety Notes If a problem arises, turn the camera off, remove the battery, disconnect and unplug the AC power adapter. Continued use of the camera when it is emitting smoke, is emitting any unusual odor, or is in any other abnormal state can cause a fire or electric shock. • Contact your FUJIFILM dealer. • Make sure that you use your camera correctly. Read these Safety Notes and your Owner’s Manual carefully before use.
Notes and Cautions WARNING CAUTION 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. Keep out of the reach of small children. This product could cause injury in the hands of a child.
Notes and Cautions 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. take care not to place the battery directly against the pad. The camera may not operate if you use a depleted battery in cold conditions.
Notes and Cautions • Do not use batteries that are If any liquid at all leaks from leaking, 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 babies and small children. into contact with your hands • Make sure that the battery polarity or clothing, flush the area (E and F) is correct. thoroughly with water.
Notes and Cautions • 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. purely for personal use.
About This Manual Before using the camera, read this Owner’s Manual and the other supplied documents. For information on specific topics, consult the sources below. ✔ Camera Q & A .................................................... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... pg. x Know what you want to do but don’t know the name for it? Find the answer in “Camera Q & A.” ✔ Table of Contents ........................................... pg.
Camera Q & A Find items by task.
Camera Q & A Taking Pictures Question How many pictures can I take? Is there a quick and easy way to take snapshots? How can I make good portraits? Can the camera automatically select the most suitable mode? Is there a simple way to adjust settings for different scenes? How do I shoot a panorama? How do I shoot close-ups? How do I keep the flash from firing? How do I stop my subjects’ eyes glowing red when I use the flash? How do I “fill-in” shadows on back-lit subjects? How do I take a series of pictures
Camera Q & A Viewing Pictures Question How do I view my pictures? Is there a simple way to delete one image? How do I delete one or all images at once? Can I zoom in on pictures during playback? How do I view a lot of pictures at once? How do I find pictures? Can I protect my pictures from accidental deletion? Can I hide the icons in the monitor when viewing my pictures? Can I view my pictures in a slide show? Can I crop unwanted elements out of my pictures? Can I make small copies of pictures? Can I copy
Table of Contents Notes and Cautions ........................................................................ ii IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...................................... ii Safety Notes .................................................................................... iv About This Manual ......................................................................... ix Camera Q & A ..................................................................................... x Camera Setup .................
Table of Contents Viewing Pictures on a Computer............................................50 Installing the Software...............................................................50 Windows: Installing MyFinePix Studio..............................50 Macintosh: Installing FinePixViewer ..................................52 Connecting the Camera ............................................................54 Menus The Shooting Menu ......................................................................
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: C Caution: This information should be read before use to ensure correct operation. ANote: Points to note when using the camera. B Tip: 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. 7 1 2 8 9 10 11 Selector button 3 4 5 12 13 14 17 16 18 15 Move cursor up E o (monitor brightness) button (see below) I (delete) button (pg. 17) MENU/OK button (pg. 10) Move cursor left G L (macro) button (pg. 27) Move cursor right H K (flash) button (pg. 28) 6 19 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 2 Shutter button ...................................15–16 8 DISP (display)/BACK button ..........
Introduction The Monitor The following indicators may appear in the monitor during shooting and playback: * 19 400 F AF 12 / 31 / 2050 10 : 00 AM -1 2 3 250 F3.3 * d: indicates that no memory card is inserted and that pictures will be stored in the camera’s internal memory (pg. 5). 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Internal memory indicator* Focus frame .................................................25 Silent mode indicator............................30 Continuous shooting mode .............
Inserting the Batteries The camera takes two AA alkaline (LR6) batteries (supplied) or two AA rechargeable Ni-MH batteries (sold separately). Insert the batteries in the camera as described below. 1 Open the battery-chamber cover. First Steps A Note Be sure the camera is off before opening the battery-chamber cover. C Cautions • Do not open the batterychamber cover when the camera is on. Failure to observe this precaution could result in damage to image files or memory cards.
Inserting a Memory Card Although the camera can store pictures in internal memory, SD memory cards (sold separately) can be used to store additional pictures. First Steps When no memory card is inserted, d appears in the monitor and internal memory is used for recording and playback.
Inserting a Memory Card ■ Inserting a Memory Card the camera off, and open the 1 Turn battery-chamber cover. the memory card firmly until you 2 Insert hear (feel) a click. Holding the memory card in the orientation shown below, slide it all the way in. CLICK 6 Be sure card is in correct orientation; do not insert at an angle or use force. If the memory card is not inserted correctly, d will appear in the monitor and images will be recorded to internal memory. 3 Close the battery-chamber cover.
Inserting a Memory Card Removing Memory Cards Be sure the camera is off before opening the battery-chamber cover. Press the card in and then release it slowly. The card can now be removed by hand. First Steps C Cautions • The memory card may spring out if you remove your finger immediately after pushing the card in. • Memory cards may be warm to the touch after being removed from the camera. This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction.
Inserting a Memory Card C Cautions • Format 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 76. • Memory cards are small and can be swallowed; keep out of reach of children. If a child swallows a memory card, seek medical assistance immediately.
Turning the Camera on and off Playback y Mode Press the n button to turn the camera on. The lens will extend and the lens cover will open. To turn the camera on and begin playback, press the D button for about a second. Press n again to turn the camera off. Press the D button again to turn the camera off. B Tip: Switching to Playback Mode Press the D button to start playback. Press the shutter button halfway to return to shooting mode.
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 72). 1 Choose a language. 2 Set the date and time. DATE / T ME NOT SET START MENU 2012 2011 ENGLISH YY. MM. DD SET NO 1.1 Press the selector up or down to highlight a language. 1.2 Press MENU/OK. 2010 2009 2008 FRANCAIS DEUTSCH SET 1. 1 12 : 00 AM NO 2.
Basic Setup A Note Go to the setup menu if you try to set the language, date or battery type again (pg. 72). B Tips: The Camera Clock First Steps • If the batteries are removed for an extended period, e DATE/TIME and k BATTERY TYPE will be cleared and the language-selection dialog will be displayed. Set up the camera again. • If the batteries have been left in the camera for about 2 hours or more, the batteries can be removed for about 24 hours without resetting the clock.
Taking Pictures in G (SCENE RECOGNITION) Mode This section describes how to take pictures in G mode. the camera on. 1 Turn Press the n button to turn the the battery level. 2 Check Check the battery level in the monitor. camera on. Basic Photography and Playback 12 B Tip: SCENE RECOGNITION Simply by pointing the camera to the subject, the camera automatically analyzes and selects the most appropriate setting using scene recognition. Indicator Description Batteries partially discharged.
Taking Pictures in G (SCENE RECOGNITION) Mode a picture using the zoom control. 3 Frame The camera analyzes a subject based on Subject Icon PORTRAIT H LANDSCAPE I NIGHT J MACRO K BACKLIT PORTRAIT T NIGHT PORTRAIT Z Description For soft-toned portraits with natural skin tones. For crisp, clear daylight shots of buildings and landscapes. For night and twilight scenes, using a high sensitivity setting to minimize blurring. For clear close-ups of flowers, etc.
Taking Pictures in G (SCENE RECOGNITION) Mode How to use the zoom control Press W to zoom out Press T to 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. Zoom indicator 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 G (SCENE RECOGNITION) Mode Framing Guideline (Best Framing) The images change as shown below if you press the DISP/BACK button. Focus. 4 Press the shutter button halfway to focus. If the camera is able to focus, it will beep twice and the indicator lamp will glow green. INFORMATION ON INFORMATION OFF BEST FRAMING • Best Framing: To use the best framing, position the main subject at the intersection of two lines or align one of the horizontal lines with the horizon.
Taking Pictures in G (SCENE RECOGNITION) Mode Shoot. 5 Smoothly press the shutter The Indicator Lamp button the rest of the way down to take the picture. B Tip: 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 Indicator lamp CLICK w A Note If the subject is poorly lit, the flash may fire when the picture is taken.
Viewing Pictures Pictures can be viewed in the monitor. When taking important photographs, take a test shot and check the results. 1 Press the D button. ERASE OK? The most recent picture will be displayed in the monitor. OK CANCEL 100 0001 100-0001 400 SET N 12 / 31 / 2050 10 : 00 AM 1/250 F3.3 additional pictures. 2 View Press the selector right to view pictures in the order recorded, left to view pictures in reverse order. To delete the picture, highlight OK and press MENU/OK.
A Shooting Mode Choose a shooting mode according to the scene or type of subject. Selecting a Shooting Mode MENU/OK to display the 1 Press shooting menu. SHOOTING MENU SHOOTING MODE EXP.COMPENSATION ISO IMAGE SIZE IMAGE QUALITY WHITE BALANCE 1/2 ±0 AUTO N AUTO More on Photography EXIT the selector up or down to 2 Press highlight A SHOOTING MODE. the selector right to display 3 Press shooting mode options. the selector up or down to 4 Press highlight the desired mode.
A Shooting Mode Shooting Modes G SCENE RECOGNITION Simply by pointing the camera to the subject, the camera automatically analyzes and selects the most appropriate setting using scene recognition. See “Taking Pictures in G (SCENE RECOGNITION) mode” (pg. 12). P PROGRAM AE Program AE sets both shutter speed and lens aperture. The camera lets you control camera settings such as exposure compensation (pg. 60), white balance (pg. 61), and ISO sensitivity (pg. 58).
A Shooting Mode d BABY MODE Choose for natural skin tones when taking portraits of infants. The flash turns off automatically. K LANDSCAPE Choose this mode for crisp, clear daylight shots of buildings and landscapes. W PANORAMA In this mode, you can take up to three pictures and join them together to form a panorama. Use of a tripod is recommended to assist in composing overlapping shots. Select W. 1 the selector up to select a 2 Press frame, and press the selector left Take a photograph.
A Shooting Mode the last shot, framing it to 7 Take overlap the second picture. L SPORT Choose this mode when photographing moving subjects. Priority is given to faster shutter speeds. MENU/OK to complete the 8 Press panorama. D NIGHT A high sensitivity setting is selected automatically to minimize blurring for recording night and twilight scenes. Printing Pictures Taken in Panorama Mode Depending on the number of photographs they contain, panoramas may not print correctly on some sizes of paper.
A Shooting Mode E SUNSET Choose this mode to record the vivid colors in sunrises and sunsets. F SNOW Choose for crisp, clear shots that capture the brightness of scenes dominated by shining white snow. G BEACH Choose for crisp, clear shots that capture the brightness of sunlit beaches. I PARTY Capture indoor background lighting under lowlight conditions. O FLOWER Choose for vivid close-ups of flowers. The camera focuses in the macro range and the flash turns off automatically.
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 to prevent the camera from focusing on the background. Intelligent Face Detection also offers a red-eye removal option for removing “red-eye” effects caused by the flash. Intelligent Face Detection on. 1 Turn 1.1 Press MENU/OK to display the shooting menu.
Intelligent Face Detection Focus. 3 Press the shutter button halfway to set focus and exposure for the subject in the green border. C Cautions • If no face is detected when the shutter button is pressed halfway (pg. 85), the camera will focus on the subject at the center of the display and red-eye will not be removed. • In each shooting mode, the camera will detect and focus on faces but exposure will be optimized for the entire scene rather than the selected portrait subject. 4 Shoot.
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. focus and exposure. Focus and exposure will remain locked while the shutter button is pressed halfway (AF/AE lock). Press halfway 250 F3.3 250 F3 3 F3.3 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 (pg. 25) to focus on another subject at the same distance and then recompose the photograph. • Very shiny subjects such as mirrors or car bodies. • Fast-moving subjects. • • • • Subjects photographed through a window or other reflective object.
L Macro mode (Close-ups) For close-ups, press the selector left (L). The selection changes each time the selector is pressed. OFF MACRO When macro mode is in effect, the camera focuses on subjects near the center of the monitor. Use the zoom buttons to frame pictures. More on Photography A Note Use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blur caused by camera shake.
K 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.
K Using the Flash (Intelligent Flash) Focus. 2 Press the shutter button halfway to focus. If the flash will fire, X will be displayed when the shutter button is pressed halfway. At slow shutter speeds, 0 will appear in the display to warn that pictures may be blurred; use of a tripod is recommended. Shoot. 3 Press the shutter button the rest of the way down to shoot. Red-Eye Removal When Intelligent Face Detection is active (pg. 23), and ON is selected for a RED EYE REMOVAL in the setup menu (pg.
K Using the Flash (Intelligent Flash) U Silent Mode In situations in which camera sounds or light from the flash may be unwelcome, press the DISP/BACK button until U is displayed in the monitor. The camera speaker, shooting indicator, flash, and indicator and self-timer lamps turn off (note that the flash will still fire in A mode). Flash and volume settings (pg. 77) can not be adjusted while silent mode is in effect.
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 (J). The selection changes each time the selector is pressed. The current self-timer mode is displayed in the monitor. Choose from y (self-timer off), c (10 s delay), or b (2 s delay) OFF OFF More on Photography 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. Intelligent Face Detection Because it ensures that the faces of portrait subjects will be in focus, Intelligent Face Detection (pg. 23) is recommended when using the self-timer for group portraits or self-portraits.
Single-Frame Playback To view the most recent picture in the monitor, press the D button. 100 0001 100-0001 Choosing a Display Format In playback mode, press DISP/BACK to select a playback display format. 400 N 12 / 31 / 2050 10 : 00 AM 1/250 F3.3 F3 3 The selection changes each time DISP/BACK is pressed. INFORMATION ON INFORMATION OFF 100-0001 400 N 12 / 31 / 2050 10 : 00 AM 1/250 F3.
Single-Frame Playback Playback y Zoom Press T to zoom in on images displayed in single-frame playback; press W to zoom out. Press W to zoom out Press T to zoom in Zoom indicator When the picture is zoomed in, the selector can be used to view areas of the image not currently visible in the display. Navigation window shows portion of image currently displayed in monitor Press DISP/BACK to exit zoom. 34 A Notes • The maximum zoom ratio varies with image size.
Multi-Frame Playback To change the number of images displayed, press W when a picture is shown full-frame in the monitor. 12 / 31 / 2050 B Tip: Two-Frame Display Two-frame display can be used to compare pictures taken in A mode. 10 : 00 AM Press T to reduce the number of images displayed. More on Playback Press W to increase the number of pictures displayed to one frame with previous and next, two, nine, and a hundred.
V Image Search Image Search based on categories Search for pictures by date, subject, scene, and file type. MENU/OK to display the 1 Press playback menu. the selector up or down to 2 Press highlight V IMAGE SEARCH. MENU/OK to display the search 3 Press category. the selector up or down 4 Press to highlight the desired search category. Option BY DATE BY FACE BY SCENE BY TYPE OF DATA 36 Description Show images based on the specified date. Show images based on specified face information.
V Image Search Using g Playback y Menu with Image g Search Three playback menus can be performed with image search mode. MENU/OK while the search 1 Press results are displayed. The playback menu will be displayed. the selector up or down to 2 Press highlight the desired menu item. B Tips • For each operation, refer to the page listed. Option M ERASE O PROTECT q SLIDE SHOW See Page 38 67 65 More on Playback MENU/OK to select the 3 Press highlighted menu.
M Deleting Pictures The ERASE option in the playback menu can be used to delete still pictures and movies, increasing the amount of space available on the memory card or in internal memory (for information on deleting pictures in single-frame playback, see page 17). Note that deleted pictures can not be recovered. Copy important pictures to a computer or other storage device before proceeding. MENU/OK to display the 1 Press playback menu.
M Deleting Pictures ■ FRAME: Deleting Selected Images Selecting FRAME displays the dialog shown at right. ■ ALL FRAMES: Deleting All Images ERASE ALL OK? Selecting ALL FRAMES IT MAY TAKE A WHILE displays the confirmation OK shown at right. CANCEL ERASE OK? YES SET CANCEL Press the selector left or right to scroll through pictures and press MENU/OK to delete the current picture (the picture is deleted immediately; be careful not delete the wrong picture).
A Recording Movies Shoot short movies with sound. Sound is recorded via the built-in microphone; do not cover the microphone during recording. MENU/OK to display the shooting menu 1 Press and select A MOVIE for A SHOOTING the scene using the zoom 2 Frame buttons. MODE (pg. 18). 12s STAN BY 12s STANDBY Time available is displayed in monitor Movies Choosing the Frame Size To choose the frame size, press MENU/OK and select o QUALITY.
A Recording Movies the shutter button all the way 3 Press down to start recording. REC 12s REC and time remaining are displayed in monitor automatically when the movie reaches maximum length or memory is full. B Tip There is no need to keep the shutter button pressed during recording. C Caution Vertical or horizontal streaks may appear in movies containing very bright subjects. This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction.
D Viewing Movies During playback (pg. 33), 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 100 006 100-006 15s 12 / 31 / 2050 PLAY 10 : 00 AM Description Press the selector down to start playback. Press again to pause. Press the selector up to end playback. If playback is not in progress, pressing the selector up will delete the current movie.
Viewing Pictures on TV Connect the camera to a TV and tune the television to the video channel to show pictures to a group. Connect an A/V cable (optional), as shown below. Connect yellow plug to video-in jack Insert an optional A/V cable into the USB multi-connector of the camera. Connect white plug to audio-in jack Press D for about a second to turn the camera on. The camera monitor turns off and pictures and movies are played back on the TV.
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 the supplied USB cable as shown 1 Connect and turn the printer on. the selector left or right to 1 Press display a picture you wish to print.
Printing Pictures via USB B Tip: 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” on page 45). Press the selector up or down to highlight PRINT WITH DATE y and press MENU/OK to return to the PictBridge display (to print pictures without the date of recording, select PRINT WITHOUT DATE). The date will not be printed if the camera clock was not set when the picture was taken.
Printing Pictures via USB 4 Press MENU/OK to start printing. During Printing The message shown at right is PR NT NG displayed during printing. Press DISP/BACK to cancel before all pictures are printed (depending CANCEL on the printer, printing may end before the current picture has printed). If printing is interrupted, press D to turn the camera off and then on again. Disconnecting the Camera Confirm that “PRINTING” is not displayed in the monitor and press D to turn the camera off.
Printing Pictures via USB Creating a DPOF Print Order The r PRINT ORDER (DPOF) option in the playback menu can be used to create a digital “print order” for PictBridge-compatible printers (pg. 44) or devices that support DPOF. DPOF DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is standard that allows pictures to be printed from “print orders” stored in internal memory or on a memory card. The information in the order includes the pictures to be printed 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 01 SHEETS FRAME SET B Tip: Intelligent Face Detection If the current picture was created with Intelligent Face Detection, pressing F sets the number of copies to the number of faces detected. steps 1–2 to complete the 3 Repeat print order.
Printing Pictures via USB A Notes • Remove the memory card to create or modify a print order for the pictures in internal memory. • 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 be displayed. Pressing MENU/OK cancels the print order; a new print order must be created as described above.
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. Installing the Software Two applications are supplied: MyFinePix Studio for Windows and FinePixViewer for the Macintosh. Installation instructions for Windows are on pages 50–51, those for the Macintosh on pages 52–53.
Viewing Pictures on a Computer 2 Start the computer. Log in to an account with administrator privileges before proceeding. 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 click Allow (Windows Vista).
Viewing Pictures on a Computer Macintosh: Installing FinePixViewer Confirm that the computer meets the following system requirements: 1 CPU PowerPC or Intel Pre-installed versions of Mac OS X version 10.3.9–10.6 (for the latest information, visit http://www.fujifilm. OS com/) RAM 256 MB or more Free disk space A minimum of 200 MB required for installation with 400 MB available when FinePixViewer is running Video 800 × 600 pixels or more with thousands of colors or better • Built-in USB port recommended.
Viewing Pictures on a Computer the installer CD from the CD-ROM drive. Note that you may be unable to remove the CD 4 Remove 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. The version number is printed at the top of the CD label for reference when updating the software or contacting customer support. OS X 10.
Viewing Pictures on a Computer Connecting the Camera pictures you wish to copy are stored 1 Ifonthea memory card, insert the card into the camera (pg. 6). If no card is inserted, pictures will be copied from internal memory. A Note Windows users may require the Windows CD when starting the software for the first time. C Caution Loss of power during transfer could result in loss of data or damage to internal memory or the memory card. Use fully charged batteries.
Viewing Pictures on a Computer Disconnecting the Camera After confirming that the indicator lamp is out, follow the on-screen instructions to turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable. Uninstalling the Supplied Software Only uninstall the supplied software when it is no longer required or before beginning reinstallation.
The Shooting Menu The shooting menu is used to adjust settings for a wide range of shooting conditions. Using the Shooting Menu MENU/OK to display the 1 Press shooting menu. SHOOTING MENU SHOOTING MODE EXP.COMPENSATION ISO IMAGE SIZE IMAGE QUALITY WHITE BALANCE the selector right to display 3 Press options for the highlighted item. 1/2 ±0 AUTO N AUTO SHOOTING MENU 1/2 AUTO FINE IMAG NORMAL ±0 AUTO EXIT the selector up or down to 2 Press highlight the desired menu item.
The Shooting Menu Shooting Menu Options Menu item A SHOOTING MODE 5 EXP. COMPENSATION n ISO Description Choose a shooting mode according to the type of subject (pg. 18). Adjust exposure for bright, dark, or highcontrast scenes (pg. 60). Adjust ISO sensitivity (pg. 58). Choose higher values when the subject is poorly lit. 1/2 o IMAGE SIZE Choose image size and quality (pg. 58). T IMAGE QUALITY Choose image quality (pg. 59). Adjust color for different light sources (pg. 61).
The Shooting Menu 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 is selected, the camera will adjust sensitivity automatically in response to shooting conditions. Settings other than AUTO are shown by an icon in the display. o IMAGE SIZE Choose the size and quality at which still pictures are recorded.
The Shooting Menu Aspect Ratio Pictures with an aspect ratio of 4 : 3 have the same proportions as the camera display. Pictures with an aspect ratio of 3 : 2 have the same proportions as a frame of 35-mm film, while an aspect ratio of 16 : 9 is suited to display on High Definition (HD) devices. 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.
The Shooting Menu 5 EXP. COMPENSATION Use exposure compensation when photographing very bright, very dark, or highcontrast subjects. Choose positive (+) values to increase exposure Choosing an Exposure Compensation Value • Backlit subjects: choose values from +2/3 EV to +12/3 EV (for an explanation of the term “EV”, see the Glossary on page 93) • Highly reflective subjects or very bright scenes (e.g.
The Shooting Menu C WHITE BALANCE For natural colors, choose a setting that matches the light source (for an explanation of “white balance,” see the Glossary on page 93). Option AUTO p q s t u r Description White balance adjusted automatically. For subjects in direct sunlight. For subjects in the shade. Use under “daylight” fluorescent lights. Use under “warm white” fluorescent lights. Use under “cool white” fluorescent lights. Use under incandescent lighting.
The Shooting Menu E CONTINUOUS (Continuous shooting) Capture motion in a series of pictures. The camera takes up to three pictures while the shutterrelease button is pressed. A Notes • Frame rate varies with shutter speed. • Focus and exposure are determined by the first frame in each series. • The number of pictures that can be recorded depends on the memory available. Additional time may be required to record pictures when shooting ends.
The Playback Menu The playback menu is used to manage the pictures in internal memory or on the memory card. Using g the Playback Menu 1 Press D to enter playback mode (pg. 33). 1 /2 IMAGE SEARCH ERASE SLIDE SHOW RED EYE REMOVAL PROTECT CROP EXIT 3 PLAYBACK MENU 1 /2 IMAG BACK ERAS SLIDE FRAME RED E ALL FRAMES PROT CROP MENU/OK to display the 2 Press playback menu. PLAYBACK MENU the selector right to display 4 Press options for the highlighted item.
The Playback Menu Playback y Menu Options The following options are available: V M q a O R j N P r 64 Option IMAGE SEARCH ERASE SLIDE SHOW RED-EYE REMOVAL PROTECT CROP RESIZE IMAGE ROTATE COPY PRINT ORDER (DPOF) Description Search images based on categories (pg. 36). Delete all or selected pictures (pg. 38). View pictures in a slide show (pg. 65). Create copies with reduced red eye (pg. 66). Protect pictures from accidental deletion (pg. 67). Create cropped copies of pictures (pg. 68).
The Playback Menu q SLIDE SHOW PLAYBACK MENU 1 View pictures in an automated IMAG NORMAL ERAS NORMAL slide show. Choose the type SLIDE WIPE RED E WIPE of show and press MENU/OK PROT CROP 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.
The Playback Menu a 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. the picture back in the monitor (pictures MENU/OK. The message shown 1 Play 2 Press taken with Intelligent Face Detection are below at left will be displayed while indicated by a B icon) and select a RED EYE REMOVAL in the playback menu (pg. 63).
The Playback Menu O PROTECT Protect pictures from accidental deletion. The following options are available. ■ FRAME Protect selected pictures. the selector left or right to 1 Press display the desired picture. PROTECT OK? YES UNPROTECT OK? CANCEL Picture not protected YES CANCEL Protected picture MENU/OK to protect the 2 Press picture. If the picture is already steps 1–2 to protect 3 Repeat additional images. Press DISP/BACK to exit when the operation is complete.
The Playback Menu R CROP To create a cropped copy of a picture, play the picture back and select R CROP in the playback menu (pg. 63). the zoom buttons to zoom in and out 1 Press and use the selector to scroll the picture until the desired portion is displayed (to exit to single-frame playback without creating a cropped copy, press DISP/BACK). Zoom indicator CROP YES CANCEL B Tip: Intelligent Face Detection If the picture was shot with Intelligent Face Detection (pg.
The Playback Menu j RESIZE To create a small copy of a picture, play the picture back and select j RESIZE in the playback menu. the selector up or down 1 Press to highlight t STANDARD or s SMALL. MENU/OK to select the 2 Press highlighted option. MENU/OK to copy the picture at 3 Press the selected size. N IMAGE ROTATE IMAGE ROTATE By default, pictures taken in tall orientation are displayed in wide orientation. Use this option to display pictures in SET CANCEL the correct orientation in the monitor.
The Playback Menu the selector down to 1 Press rotate the picture 90 ° clockwise, up to rotate the picture 90 ° counterclockwise. P COPY Copy pictures between internal memory and a memory card. Press the selector up or down to highlight d INTERNAL MEMORY g x CARD (copy pictures from internal memory to the memory card) or x CARD g d INTERNAL MEMORY (copy pictures from a memory card to internal memory). 1 the selector right to display 2 Press options for the highlighted item.
The Playback Menu B Tip: Copying Pictures Between Memory Cards To copy pictures between two memory cards, insert the source card and copy the pictures to internal memory, then remove the source card, insert the destination card, and copy the pictures from internal memory. ■ FRAME Copy selected frames. COPY OK? 100 0001 YES ■ ALL FRAMES Press MENU/OK to copy all pictures, or press DISP/BACK to exit without copying pictures.
The Setup Menu Using the Setup Menu the setup menu. 1 Display 1.1 Press MENU/OK to display the 2.2 Press the selector up or down to highlight a menu item. menu for the current mode. SET UP 1.2 Press the selector left to highlight a left tab. SILENT MODE RESET FORMAT 1.3 Press the selector up or down to select 4. The setup menu appears. SET UP 1 /4 DATE/TIME TIME D FFERENCE 1 /4 ENGLISH OFF EXIT 2.3 Press the selector right to display options for the highlighted item.
The Setup Menu Setup Menu Options Menu item e DATE/TIME p TIME DIFFERENCE nw 7 SILENT MODE 1/4 s RESET m FORMAT a IMAGE DISP. b FRAME NO. 2/4 d OPERATION VOL. e SHUTTER VOLUME g PLAYBACK VOLUME g LCD BRIGHTNESS Description Set the camera clock. Set the clock to local time (pg. 75). Choose a language. Turn off the speaker, flash, and self-timer lamp. Reset all settings except Frame number, DATE/TIME, TIME DIFFERENCE, VIDEO SYSTEM, and BATTERY TYPE to default values.
The Setup Menu Menu item a LCD MODE o AUTO POWER OFF Z DIGITAL IS 3/4 a RED EYE REMOVAL c DIGITAL ZOOM c MOVIE ZOOM TYPE R SAVE ORG IMAGE 4/4 74 u GUIDANCE DISPLAY r VIDEO SYSTEM k BATTERY TYPE l DISCHARGE Description Enable or disable monitor power saving (pg. 78). Choose the auto power off delay (pg. 78). Reduces camera shake and moving-subject blur. Remove “red-eye” effects caused by the flash. Enable or disable digital zoom (pg. 79). Choose the zoom type when recording movies.
The Setup Menu p TIME DIFFERENCE When traveling, use this option to switch the camera clock instantly from your home time zone to the local time at your destination. the difference between local time 1 Specify and your home time zone. 1.1 Press the selector up or down to highlight j LOCAL. 1.2 Press the selector right to display the time difference. TIME DIFFERENCE 12 / 31 / 2050 10:00 AM 12 / 31 / 2050 10:00 AM 01 00 between local time and your 2 Switch home time zone.
The Setup Menu m FORMAT FORMAT Format internal memory or a FORMAT OK? ERASE ALL DATA memory card. If a memory OK card is inserted in the camera, CANCEL x will be displayed in the SET dialog shown at right and this option will format the memory card. If no memory card is inserted, d will be displayed and this option will format internal memory. Highlight OK and press MENU/OK to begin formatting. C Cautions • All data—including protected pictures—will be deleted.
The Setup Menu A Notes • Pictures taken in continuous shooting modes are always displayed after shooting. • The colors displayed at settings of 1.5 SEC and 3 SEC may differ from those in the final picture. f PLAYBACK VOLUME Press the selector up or down to choose volume for movie playback and press MENU/OK to select. VOLUME 7 SET CANCEL Menus b FRAME NO.
The Setup Menu g LCD BRIGHTNESS Press the selector up or down to choose monitor brightness and press MENU/OK to select. LCD BRIGHTNESS 0 SET CANCEL a LCD MODE If ON is selected, the monitor will dim to save power if no operations are performed for several seconds. Full brightness can be restored by pressing the shutter button halfway. The monitor does not dim in movie mode or during playback.
The Setup Menu c DIGITAL ZOOM If ON is selected, pressing T at the maximum optical zoom position will trigger digital zoom, further magnifying the image. To cancel digital zoom, zoom out to the minimum digital zoom position and press W. k BATTERY TYPE After replacing the batteries with batteries of a different type, select the battery type to ensure that the battery level is displayed correctly and the camera does not turn off unexpectedly.
The Setup Menu Selecting l DISCHARGE displays 1 the message shown above. Press MENU/OK. DISCHARGE DISCHARGE OK? IT MAY TAKE A WH LE FOR DISCHARG NG OK CANCEL SET the selector up or down to 2 Press highlight OK. MENU/OK to begin discharging 3 Press the batteries. When the batteries are fully discharged, the battery level indicator will blink red and the camera will turn off. To cancel the process before the batteries are fully discharged, press DISP/BACK.
Optional Accessories The camera supports a wide range of accessories from FUJIFILM and other manufacturers. DIGITAL CAMERA ■ Audio/Visual FINEPIX AX200 Series FINEPIX AV100 Series TV* USB Audio/visual output HDTV* ■ Computer Related Computer* HD player SD/SDHC memory card HDMI cable* Printer* USB Technical Notes ■ Printing SD card slot or card reader PictBridge-compatible printer* * Available from third-party suppliers.
Optional Accessories Accessories from Fujifilm j The following optional accessories were 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. 82 A/V cable AV-C1 Connects the camera and a TV. HD player HDP-L1 Still pictures and movies in SD card can be viewed by HDTV (requires HDMI cable, available from third-party suppliers).
Troubleshooting Power and Battery Problem Possible cause The batteries are exhausted. The camera does The batteries are not in the correct not turn on. orientation. The batteries are cold. Power supply The batteries run down quickly. There is dirt on the battery terminals. The camera is in G mode. The batteries are new, have been left unused for an extended period, or have been recharged without first being fully discharged (rechargeable Ni-MH batteries only).
Troubleshooting Menus and Displays Problem Menus and displays are not in English. Possible cause Solution English is not selected for the n w Select ENGLISH. option in the setup menu. Page 10 Shooting Problem Possible cause Memory is full. Taking pictures Focus 84 Memory is not formatted. No picture is taken when the There is dirt on the memory card contacts. shutter button is The memory card is damaged. pressed. The batteries are exhausted. The camera has turned off automatically.
Troubleshooting Problem Face detection not available. Intelligent No face is Face detected. Detection Wrong subject selected. Close-ups Macro mode is not available. Possible cause Solution The camera is in a shooting mode which Choose a different shooting mode. makes Intelligent Face Detection unavailable. The subject’s face is obscured sunglasses, a Remove the obstructions. hat, long hair, or other objects.
Troubleshooting Problem The flash does not fire. Flash Possible cause The flash is charging. The camera is in a shooting mode in which the flash does not fire. The batteries are exhausted. The camera is in continuous mode. The camera is in silent mode. The flash is off (W). The camera is in a shooting mode which makes some flash modes unavailable. The camera is in silent mode. Some flash modes are not available. The flash does The subject is not in range of the flash.
Troubleshooting Playback Problem Pictures are grainy. Possible cause The pictures were taken with a different make or model of camera. The pictures were taken at an image size of Pictures p or with a different make or model of Playback zoom camera. unavailable. Pictures were saved or cropped at the size of p, or copies created with j RESIZE. Playback volume is too low. No sound in Audio The microphone was obstructed. movie playback. The speaker is obstructed.
Troubleshooting Problem TV No color. The computer does not Computer recognize the camera. Pictures can not be printed. Only one copy is PictBridge printed. The date is not printed. Possible cause The camera is not set to the correct video standard. Solution Match the camera r VIDEO SYSTEM setting to the TV. Page The camera is not properly connected. Connect the camera correctly. 54 The camera is not properly connected. The printer is off. Connect the camera correctly. Turn the printer on.
Warning Messages and Displays The following warnings are displayed in the monitor: Warning O (red) N (blinks red) 0 Description Batteries are low. Batteries are exhausted. Slow shutter speed. Picture may be blurred. R (displayed in red with The camera can not focus. red focus frame) Aperture or shutter speed shown in red FOCUS ERROR TURN OFF THE CAMERA AND TURN ON AGAIN NO CARD PROTECTED CARD BUSY Camera malfunction. The lens barrel is touched.
Warning Messages and Displays Warning CARD ERROR Description The memory card is not formatted for use in the camera. The memory card contacts require cleaning or the memory card is damaged. Camera malfunction. x MEMORY FULL The memory card or internal memory is full; d MEMORY FULL INTERNAL MEMORY IS FULL pictures can not be recorded or copied. INSERT A NEW CARD Not enough memory remaining to record additional pictures. The memory card or internal memory is not WRITE ERROR formatted.
Warning Messages and Displays Warning FRAME NO. FULL TOO MANY FRAMES PROTECTED FRAME x NO IMAGE d NO IMAGE p CAN NOT CROP t CAN NOT CROP s CAN NOT CROP CAN NOT CROP DPOF FILE ERROR CAN NOT SET DPOF A CAN NOT SET DPOF CAN NOT ROTATE A CAN NOT ROTATE The camera has run out of frame numbers (current frame number is 999-9999). An attempt was made to execute IMAGE SEARCH over too many pictures. An attempt was made to delete or rotate a protected picture.
Warning Messages and Displays Warning Description PRESS AND HOLD THE DISP An attempt was made to choose a flash BUTTON TO DEACTIVATE mode or adjust the volume with the camera SILENT MODE in silent mode. A connection error occurred while pictures COMMUNICATION ERROR were being printed or copied to a computer or other device. PRINTER ERROR PRINTER ERROR RESUME? CAN NOT BE PRINTED 92 Printer out of paper or ink, or other printer error.
Glossary Appendix Digital zoom: Unlike optical zoom, digital zoom does not increase the amount of visible detail. Instead, details visible using optical zoom are simply enlarged, producing a slightly “grainy” image. Discharge: The capacity of rechargeable Ni-MH batteries will drop if they are repeatedly charged without first being fully discharged.
Internal Memory/Memory Card Capacity The following table shows the recording time or number of pictures available at different image qualities. 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. You can take a few pictures for trial without a memory card. ■ FinePix AX290/AX280/AX260/AX250/AV190/AV180/AV160/AV150 i Internal memory (approx.
Internal Memory/Memory Card Capacity ■ FinePix AX240/AX230/AX210/AX200/AV140/AV130/AV110/AV100 y Internal memory (approx. 9 MB) 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB !3:2 g16:9 Still Pictures (FINE) n m16:9 0 m p )1280* Movies !* 9* 1 1 1 2 5 8 8 36 3s 6s 14 s 160 320 650 1300 2610 180 360 730 1460 2920 210 430 860 1730 3460 360 730 1470 2940 5880 580 1170 2350 4700 9410 850 1710 3430 6870 13740 920 1850 3700 7400 14800 3650 7310 14620 29250 58520 7 min. 14 min. 29 min. 58 min. 117 min.
Specifications System Model Effective pixels CCD Storage media File system File format Image size (pixels) Lens Focal length 96 FinePix AX290/AX280/AX260/AX250/AV190/ FinePix AX240/AX230/AX210/AX200/AV140/ AV180/AV160/AV150 AV130/AV110/AV100 14 million 12.2 million ½.3 -in., square-pixel CCD with primary color filter • Internal memory • Internal memory Approx. 24 MB Approx.
Specifications System Digital zoom Aperture Focus range (distance from front of lens) Sensitivity Image stabilization Appendix Metering Exposure control Exposure compensation Scene modes FinePix AV190/AV180/AV160/AV150 Approx. 6.7 × (up to 20.1 × when combined with optical zoom) FinePix AV140/AV130/AV110/AV100 Approx. 6.3 × (up to 18.9 × when combined with optical zoom) FinePix AX290/AX280/AX260/AX250 Approx. 6.7 × (up to 33.5 × when combined with optical zoom) FinePix AX240/AX230/AX210/AX200 Approx.
Specifications System Intelligent Face Detection Shutter speed Continuous Focus White balance Self-timer Flash Flash modes Monitor Movies 98 Available ¼ s–1/1,400 s (AUTO mode); 8 s–1/1,400 s (other modes); combined mechanical and electronic shutter FinePix AX290/AX280/AX260/AX250/AV190/AV180/AV160/AV150 Up to 1.2 fps; max. 3 frames FinePix AX240/AX230/AX210/AX200/AV140/AV130/AV110/AV100 Up to 1.6 fps; max.
Specifications System Shooting options Playback options Other options Input/output terminals A/V OUT (audio/video output) Digital input/output Power supply/other Power sources Battery life NTSC or PAL with monaural sound USB 2.0 High Speed; shares A/V OUT connector • AA alkaline batteries (×2) • AA rechargeable nickel-metal hydride (Ni-MH) batteries (×2; sold separately) (AUTO mode) Approx. 180 frames (alkaline batteries of the type supplied with the camera) or 400 frames (2,700 mAh Ni-MH batteries).
Specifications Power supply/other Camera weight Shooting weight Operating conditions 100 FinePix AX290/AX280/AX240/AX230 Approx. 120 g/4.2 oz., excluding battery, accessories, and memory cards FinePix AX260/AX250/AX210/AX200 Approx. 115 g/4.1 oz., excluding battery, accessories, and memory cards FinePix AV190/AV180/AV140/AV130 Approx. 123 g/4.3 oz., excluding battery, accessories, and memory cards FinePix AV160/AV150/AV110/AV100 Approx. 119 g/4.2 oz.
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.
Caring for the Camera To ensure continued enjoyment of the product, observe the following precautions. Storage and Use ■ Condensation If the camera will not be used for an extended Sudden increases in temperature, such as occur period, remove the batteries and memory card. when entering a heated building on a cold day, Do not store or use the camera in locations that can cause condensation inside the camera.
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