Getting Ready 2 Basic Photography 3 Advanced Photography 4 Advanced Features Playback 5 Settings 6 Connection OWNER’S MANUAL This manual will show you how to use your FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA FinePix S3 Pro correctly. Please follow the instructions carefully.
Warning EC Declaration of Conformity To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. For customers in the U.S.A. Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE FCC Statement This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Contents Warning ......................................................................... 2 EC Declaration of Conformity ........................................ 3 Preface .......................................................................... 7 Accessories included ..................................................... 8 Camera parts and features ............................................ 9 Top display panel .................................................... 12 LCD monitor .........................
Preface Contents SINGLE-FRAME PROTECT ........................................................................................................ 87 MULTI-FRAME PLAYBACK ......................................................................................................... 88 PLAYBACK MENU o ERASING ALL FRAMES ........................................................................................................ 89 i PROTECTING IMAGES: SET ALL / RESET ALL ...................................................
Accessories included h AA-size Ni-MH Batteries (HR-AA) (4) Camera parts and features ✽ Refer to the pages in parentheses for information on using the camera parts or features. h Camera body cap (1) Fitted on the camera body Release mode switch unlock button Accessory shoe (P.75) Exposure mode dial Accessory shoe cover h Battery charger BCH-NH2 (1) ✽Plug-in and cord-attached types are provided depending on the intended country of use. h Video cable (1) (approx. 1.5 m (4.9ft.), mini-plug (3.5 mm-dia.
Camera parts and features Diopter adjustment knob Flash (P.70) Flash pop-up button (P.70) Rubber eyecup Viewfinder Lens release button F4 button Strap mount F3 button F2 button AE-L/AF-L button F1 button Metering system selector dial Synchro mode button (P.68) Main-command dial (P.33) Auto Exposure Bracketing button (P.64) Battery holder release catch 4-direction button Battery holder Rear display panel (P.
Camera parts and features Top display panel Rear display panel ■ During shooting Shutter speed / Exposure compensation value Aperture Flash exposure compensation (P.73) Exposure compensation (P.63) Custom Setting (P.110) Sensitivity Press the “FUNC” button to switch between functions. Battery charge indicator ISO200 01 / 01 / 2004 12 : 00 AM Battery level warning (P.25) Flexible Program (P.56) Flash synchro mode (P.
Camera parts and features Rear display panel Viewfinder display ■ During playback Frame number Playback mode Color space (only AdobeRGB shown) 12mm-dia reference circle for centerweighted metering area (P.54) Battery charge indicator Press the “FUNC” button to switch between functions. 100-0009 Media On-Demand Grid Lines (P.111) Focus area Spot metering area (P.
1 Getting Ready 1 ATTACHING THE STRAP Pass one end of the strap through the strap mount on the camera body. MOUNTING THE CAMERA LENS 1 CPU contacts of CPU lens The lens is fitted with CPU signal contacts. Pass the end of the strap through the fastener A and B as shown in the figure. 2 Check the lens type. G-type Nikkor lens (without aperture ring) CPU Nikkor lens other than G-type (with aperture ring) 1 ! See “Lens compatibility” (➡P.19) for details.
MOUNTING THE CAMERA LENS Using CPU Nikkor lenses other than G-type lenses Set the aperture ring to the minimum aperture. 1 Lens compatibility Use a CPU lens (except IX-Nikkor) with this camera. D- or G-type AF lenses give you access to all available functions (➡P.17). ■ Types of CPU lenses and other usable lenses/accessories Mode ◆ Removing the lens ◆ Push and hold the lens release button, then turn the lens clockwise.
MOUNTING THE CAMERA LENS ◆ G-type Nikkor and other CPU Nikkor lens ◆ h The G-type Nikkor lens has no aperture ring; aperture should be selected from camera body. Unlike other CPU Nikkor lenses, aperture does not need to be set to minimum (largest f-number). h CPU Nikkor lenses other than G-type Nikkor lens have an aperture ring. Set the lens aperture to its minimum and lock.
LOADING THE BATTERIES 3 Compatible Batteries h AA-size Ni-MH batteries (HR-AA) (4) Load the AA-size Ni-MH rechargeable batteries in the direction indicated by the ≠ and – labels on the holder. Align the battery ends with the terminals in the sequence shown in the figure and then slowly push them into the place. 1 0 ◆ How to use the battery ◆ 2 0 h Use only Ni-MH (nickel-metal hydride) batteries.
INSERTING THE MEDIA Use either xD-Picture Card or CF/Microdrive as recording media in the FinePix S3 Pro. h If an xD-Picture Card and a CF/Microdrive are inserted at the same time, images will be recorded onto the media selected as the “MEDIA” (➡P.102). h Data cannot be copied between the two media types on the FinePix S3 Pro. 1 Access lamp ◆ How to replace the CF/Microdrive ◆ Open the slot cover, press the CF/Microdrive eject button and remove the CF/Microdrive.
TURNING ON AND OFF / SETTING THE DATE AND TIME To turn the camera on, set the Power switch to “ON”. To turn the camera off, set the Power switch to “OFF”. 1 CORRECTING THE DATE AND TIME / CHANGING THE DATE ORDER 1 01 2 1 3 SET DATE/TIME YYYY.MM.DD 2004 12 : . 1 00 . “Correcting the date and time” (➡P.27) and check and correct the date and time settings. ! The message also appears when the batteries have been ● removed and the camera has been left for a long period.
SELECTING THE LANGUAGE 1 01 DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT / LCD ILLUMINATOR 1 Turn the camera on. 2 Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the SETUP screen. 2 0 DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT The finder diopter enables near- or far-sighted photographers to adjust the eyepiece diopter to suit their vision. While looking through the viewfinder, adjust the position of the diopter adjustment knob until the focusing frame or the image in the viewfinder appears sharpest.
2 Basic Photography BASIC OPERATION GUIDE xAccessory shoe Mount an external flash here. xFlash pop-up button To use the built-in flash, press this button to pop-up the flash. xPower switch Turns the camera on and off. xSub-command dial xDepth of field check button Changes the aperture and other settings. This button allows you to check the depth of field. xShutter button xLens release button Press this button down halfway to restore the camera to Photography mode.
BASIC OPERATION GUIDE Command dials xFUNC button x F1 to F4 buttons Selects the information displayed on the rear display panel. Use these buttons to select items in the rear display panel. The FinePix S3 Pro’s Main- and Sub-command dials are used alone or in combination with other buttons to select/set various functions or modes. x4-direction button xRear display panel Use this button to select menu options or the focus area. Displays information during shooting or playback.
TAKING PICTURES (P Auto-Multi Program) Set the focus mode selector switch to “S” (SingleAF Servo). 1 6 Set the metering system selector dial to “ / ” (Matrix metering). ! Make ● sure to turn the focus mode selector switch until it clicks into position. 1Press the “FUNC” button to display the AF setting on the rear display panel. 2Press the “F1” button to select “7” Single area AF. 1 20 2 0 ! Matrix metering indication “l” appears in the viewfinder.
TAKING PICTURES (P Auto-Multi Program) Press the shutter button down halfway to focus the shot. The focus indicator “● ” appears in the viewfinder display. 10 NUMBER OF AVAILABLE SHOTS The number of available shots is displayed on the rear display panel. ISO200 09 / 23 / 2004 10 : 00 AM ! See ● P.78-79 for information on changing the number of recorded pixels/Quality (compression ratio) setting. ! The factory default settings set at shipment are 6M and N ● (Quality: NORMAL).
AF-ASSIST ILLUMINATOR SITUATIONS WHERE AUTOFOCUS MAY NOT WORK AS EXPECTED When the subject is dark and the shutter button is pressed down halfway, the camera’s AF-assist illuminator automatically turns on and enables autofocus operation in a dark environment. AF-assist illuminator automatically turns on in the following situations: Focus mode is Single AF servo, AF Nikkor lens is used, subject is dark and center focus area is selected or Dynamic AF Mode with Closest Subject Priority is activated.
USING AF LOCK 1 TAKING PICTURES WITH AE LOCK If you take a shot with this type of composition using Single-area AF with the focus area in the center, the subjects (the two people in this case) are outside the focus area and will not be in focus. AE lock allows you to set the exposure for a specific subject in your shot. This technique is useful when brightness of your subject differs greatly from its surroundings.
DEPTH OF FIELD CHECK BUTTON / CCD PLANE INDICATOR DEPTH OF FIELD CHECK BUTTON PLAYBACK MODE VIEWING THE IMAGES (w PLAYBACK) 1 0 Single-frame playback 2 0 Depress the depth of field check button to confirm the depth of field through the viewfinder. Pressing the depth of field check button stops the lens down to the aperture controlled in “P” AutoMulti Program or “S” Shutter-Priority Auto exposure mode, and down to the aperture selected in “A” Aperture-Priority Auto or “M” Manual exposure mode.
PLAYBACK MODE 3 Advanced Photography VIEWING THE IMAGES (w PLAYBACK) Playback zoom Press the “a” or “b” during single-frame playback to zoom (enlarge) the still image. A zoom bar appears. Press the “BACK” button to return to single-frame playback. Zoom bar FOCUS SETTINGS FOCUS SETTINGS Pages 45 to 49 provide explanations of how to use and set the camera’s focusing functions, along with various related topics. The diagram below is a page map to this section. Refer to the pages indicated for details.
FOCUS SETTINGS MF SELECTING THE FOCUS MODE AF-S AF-C FOCUS SETTINGS Use the focus mode selector switch to select the focus mode. SELECTING THE AF AREA MODE You can change the focusing method used for automatic focusing (when the focus mode selector switch is set to “S” or “C”). 7 Single-area AF i Focuses using the selected focus area. i Useful for situations where you want to focus accurately on a more or less stationary subject.
FOCUS SETTINGS SELECTING THE FOCUS AREA Unlock the 4-direction button. 1 FOCUS SETTINGS MANUAL FOCUS Use Manual focus in situations where autofocus may not work as expected (➡P.39) or a lens other than an AF Nikkor lens (➡P.20) is attached. Focus the camera by turning the focusing ring on the lens until the image can be seen clearly in the matt surface of the viewfinder screen. h When using a lens with the A-M select function, set the switch/ring to “M” to focus manually.
RELEASE MODES , SINGLE-FRAME / . CONTINUOUS SHOOTING RELEASE MODES The release mode is normally set to Single-frame. Set the release mode to Continuous Shooting to take sequential shots of moving subjects or to take a series of shots using Auto Exposure Bracketing. Hold down the release mode switch unlock button and set the release mode switch to “,” (Singleframe) or “.” (Continuous Shooting). 9 SELF-TIMER PHOTOGRAPHY You can use the self-timer when you want to be in the photograph.
RELEASE MODES p MULTIPLE EXPOSURE This is a photography technique that allows you overlay photographed images on top of each other. You can use this technique to compose shots that cannot be obtained normally. 1 When you compose, focus and take the shot, a preview image appears on the LCD monitor. 2 Press the “F2” button to move on to the next shot. 1 30 Hold down the release mode switch unlock button and set the release mode switch to “p” (multiple exposure).
METERING SYSTEMS ISO SENSITIVITY Normally, the Matrix metering system will provide the optimum exposure for your shot. However, you can choose from 3 metering modes for shots where you want to select a different exposure level (AE lock or exposure compensation) or for particular scenes (such as backlit shots or shots with very strong contrast). 1 Set the Exposure mode dial to “ISO”. 2 Turn the Main-command dial to set the ISO sensitivity.
EXPOSURE MODES P AUTO-MULTI PROGRAM This mode automatically controls the shutter speed and aperture setting to give the optimum exposure for the photography conditions. This mode is useful when you want to be able to take pictures quickly and easily to take advantage of snapshot opportunities. Program chart The program chart shows exposure control in Auto-Multi Program mode (ISO 100). Set the Exposure mode dial to “P”. 1 With AF 50 mm f/1.4D With AF 180 mm f/2.
EXPOSURE MODES S SHUTTER-PRIORITY AUTO In this mode, the photographer sets the shutter speed (1/4000 sec. to 30 sec.) and the camera automatically controls the aperture setting. This mode is best when the shutter speed takes priority, such as shots where a fast shutter speed is used to freeze the action or a slow shutter speed is used to convey the sense of movement. 1 Set the Exposure mode dial to “S”. 2 Set the shutter speed (1/4000 sec. to 30 sec.) on the Main-command dial.
EXPOSURE MODES M MANUAL In this mode, the photographer is free to set any shutter speed (1/4000 sec. to 30 sec. or “™”) or aperture setting (narrowest aperture to widest aperture). This allows the photographer to determine the exposure to suit the conditions and the desired effect while watching the electronic analog exposure display in the viewfinder. CSM 6: To use the “™ ” shutter speed (for long exposures), the custom settings must be modified (➡P.111).
EXPOSURE MODES b EXPOSURE COMPENSATION M MANUAL Set the Exposure mode dial to “M”. 2 h Bulb photography can only be used in Manual exposure mode. h A tripod should be used for bulb photography. Exposure compensation allows you to intentionally vary the optimum exposure value controlled by the camera. This can be useful when intentionally achieving under- or overexposure. Use Centerweighted or Spot metering.
c AUTO EXPOSURE BRACKETING Use auto exposure bracketing when you want to take the same shot with different exposure settings. Using the correct exposure setting displayed by the camera (the value set in “M” exposure mode) as a reference, the camera can automatically offset the exposure by a set value (up to ±2 EV steps without exposure compensation) in either direction. 1 01 2 0 Hold down the “c” button 1 as you turn Maincommand dial 2 to display the “Q” icon on the top display panel.
FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY The built-in flash for FinePix S3 Pro camera covers the field of view of a 20 mm lens. It has a guide number of 12 (ISO 100-m) and is controlled using the dedicated TTL mode (D-TTL mode) that controls the monitor brightness. D-3D Multi BL flash control and D-Multi BL flash control can be used to take natural-looking photographs with the flash.
FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY SYNCHRO MODES AND THEIR FEATURES You can select any of 5 modes to suit the type of shot and the desired effect. ah REAR SYNCHRO MODE 1 Press the flash pop-up button to pop up the flash. 2 Hold down the “v” button. 3 Turn the Main-command dial to select the synchro mode. The icon shown on the top display panel changes as shown below. 1 0 2 0 Can be used in all exposure modes. In the “P” and “A” exposure modes, a slow shutter speed is used.
FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY TAKING PICTURES USING THE BUILT-IN FLASH Operation described in this section applies when the built-in flash and D- or G-type AF Nikkor are attached. 1 Center-weighted metering Exposure mode P S Set the metering system selector dial to “Matrix metering” or “Center-weighted metering”. A M ! If you select “0” (Spot Metering), the flash control mode is ● Matrix metering switched to “Standard D-TTL”. 1 Press the flash pop-up button to pop up the flash. 2 Hold down the “v” button.
FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY LENSES THAT CAN BE USED WITH THE BUILT-IN FLASH ■ Usable lenses with built-in flash h 20 mm to 300 mm CPU lenses can be used with the built-in flash. h To prevent vignetting, remove the lens hood when using the flash. h The built-in flash cannot be used at shooting distance less than 0.6 m (2.0 ft.). h Zoom lenses with a macro feature cannot be used in the macro range.
FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY NIKON FLASH UNITS THAT CAN BE USED The Nikon flash models listed in the table below can be used with this camera. In the table, 1 indicates D- or G-type Nikkor lenses (except IX-Nikkor), 2 indicates CPU Nikkor lens other than Dor G-type (except AF Nikkor for F3AF) and 3 indicates non-CPU Nikkor lenses.
PHOTOGRAPHY FUNCTION MENU USING THE FUNCTION MENU WHEN TAKING PICTURES PHOTOGRAPHY FUNCTION MENU WHITE BALANCE You can use the Function menu to change the quality settings (White Balance, Quality, Resolution, Film simulation, Dynamic range, Color, Tone, Sharpness) of saved images and the AF area settings. 1 2 ISO200 09 / 23 / 2004 10 : 00 AM Turn the camera on and set the camera to Photography mode.
PHOTOGRAPHY FUNCTION MENU QUALITY / RECORDED PIXELS / FILM SIMULATION RECORDED PIXELS Sets the size of the photographed image. ISO200 09 / 23 / 2004 10 : 00 AM h Factory default setting: Display Press the “FUNC” button to switch between functions. Quality Description 1M Sets the image size to 1440 × 960 pixels (approx. 1.38 megapixels). You can record the largest number of images in this mode. 3M Sets the image size to 2304 × 1536 pixels (approx. 3.54 megapixels).
PHOTOGRAPHY FUNCTION MENU DYNAMIC RANGE / COLOR / TONE / SHARPNESS TONE ISO200 09 / 23 / 2004 10 : 00 AM Use the procedure below to set the contrast when images are shot. h Factory default setting: Display HARD ORG (ORIGINAL) Dynamic range Sharpness Color Tone DYNAMIC RANGE h If you want to view or print the image data directly, do not select “ORG”.
PHOTOGRAPHY FUNCTION MENU AF AREA / FUNCTION LOCK / FUNCTION RESET FUNCTION RESET This resets the photography function menu options to their factory default settings. ISO200 09 / 23 / 2004 10 : 00 AM Press the “F4” button to display the reset confirmation screen. 1 Press the “FUNC” button to switch between functions.
4 Advanced Features Playback PLAYBACK FUNCTION MENU USING THE FUNCTION MENU You can use this menu to work with a displayed image (histogram display, erase, protect) and switch between multi-frame and single-frame playback. 1 2 PLAYBACK FUNCTION MENU 1 10 HISTOGRAM Unlock the 4-direction button 1 and press “d” or “c” 2 to select the frame for which the histogram is to be displayed. 2 0 Turn the camera on and press the “PLAY” button to select Playback mode.
PLAYBACK FUNCTION MENU ERASING SINGLE-FRAME Unlock the 4-direction button. 1 PLAYBACK FUNCTION MENU SINGLE-FRAME PROTECT Unlock the 4-direction button. 1 Protection is a setting that prevents frames (files) from being accidentally erased. However, the “FORMAT” function erases all the frames (files), including protected frames (files) (➡P.106). Erased frames (files) cannot be recovered. Back up important frames (files) onto your computer or another media.
PLAYBACK FUNCTION MENU MULTI-FRAME PLAYBACK Unlock the 4-direction button. 1 PLAYBACK MENU o ERASING ALL FRAMES 1 10 2 0 1 Press the “PLAY” button to select Playback mode. 2 Unlock the 4-direction button. Erased frames (files) cannot be recovered. Back up important frames (files) onto your computer or another media. 2 Press the “F4” button.
PLAYBACK MENU PLAYBACK MENU o ERASING ALL FRAMES ALL FRAMES ALL FRAMES Pressing the “MENU/OK” button erases all the frames (files). i PROTECTING IMAGES: SET ALL / RESET ALL 1 10 2 0 ERASE ALL OK? Protection is a setting that prevents frames (files) from being accidentally erased. However, the “FORMAT” function erases all the frames (files), including protected frames (files) (➡P.106). IT MAY TAKE A WHILE CANCEL YES ! Protected ● frames (files) cannot be erased.
PLAYBACK MENU i PROTECTING IMAGES: SET ALL / RESET ALL SET ALL SET ALL Press the “MENU/OK” button to protect all the frames (files). SET ALL OK? RESET ALL Press the “MENU/OK” button to unprotect all the frames (files). RESET ALL OK? 4 5 (➡P.86, 90) When erasing the image, the DPOF setting for that image is deleted at the same time. 6 (➡P.
PLAYBACK MENU u DPOF SET FRAME 1 10 2 0 1 Press the “PLAY” button to select Playback mode. 2 Unlock the 4-direction button. 3 Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the menu screen. 4 01 3 0 2 0 DPOF:00011 Total number of prints Setting for that frame 01 SHEETS SET FRAME Press “d” or “c” to select “u” DPOF. 2 “ u ” appears on the LCD monitor during playback when the image has specified with DPOF setting.
PLAYBACK MENU u DPOF (RESET ALL) 1 10 1 Press the “PLAY” button to select Playback mode. 2 Unlock the 4-direction button. 3 Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the menu screen. 2 0 PLAYBACK MENU [ AUTOMATIC PLAYBACK 1 10 3 0 2 0 1 Press the “PLAY” button to select Playback mode. 2 Unlock the 4-direction button. 3 Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the menu screen. 3 0 2 01 1 Press “d” or “c” to select “u” DPOF. Press “a” or “b” to select “RESET ALL”. 2 Press the “MENU/OK” button.
PLAYBACK MENU ] TRIMMING 1 10 2 0 1 Press the “PLAY” button to select Playback mode. 2 Unlock the 4-direction button. 3 Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the menu screen. Check the saved image size and press the “MENU/OK” button. The trimmed image is added as a separate file in the final frame. 5 ■ Image Sizes 1M REC OK? 3 0 CANCEL 2 01 2 0 1 Press “d” or “c” to select “]” TRIMMING. 2 Press the “MENU/OK” button. 2 0 1 Press “a” to zoom in. Press “b” to zoom out on a still image.
PLAYBACK MENU 5 Settings = LCD BRIGHTNESS 1 10 1 Press the “PLAY” button to select Playback mode. 2 Unlock the 4-direction button. 2 0 SET-UP USING THE SET-UP SCREEN 1 10 1 Turn the camera on and select Photography mode. 2 Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the SET-UP screen. 2 0 SET−UP 1 1 20 1 Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the menu screen. 2 Press “d ” or “c ” to select “ = ” MONITOR BRIGHTNESS.
✽ How to display the SET-UP menu (➡P.101) SET-UP ■ SET-UP menu options Display Factory default IMAGE DISP. OFF/ON/PREVIEW OFF Specifies whether the preview images (the photographed 103 image) is displayed after taking a picture. SET — Use this setting to specify an the correct white balance 104 setting for a light source. COLOR SPACES sRGB/AdobeRGB sRGB Sets the color space to sRGB or Adobe RGB (1998).
✽ How to display the SET-UP menu (➡P.101) SET-UP SETTING THE CUSTOM WB 1 Use this function to set the correct white balance for a light source. You can also use this function to achieve a desired special effect. Press the “F1” (custom WB 1) button or the “F4” (custom WB 2) button to select the custom white balance you want to set. If the exposure is measured correctly, “7” appears on the LCD monitor. Press the “MENU/OK” button to confirm the setting.
✽ How to display the SET-UP menu (➡P.101) SET-UP Check the file number by viewing the image. The last 4 digits of the 7-digit number are the file numbers, while the first 3 digits show the directory number. AUTO ROTATE Detects whether the camera is used horizontally or vertically so that images are automatically rotated when opened in the optional dedicated software, Hyper-Utility Software HS-V2 Ver. 3.0.
✽ How to display the SET-UP menu (➡P.101) SET-UP Two-Button Reset lets you instantly reset specified settings to their original initial settings. LIVE IMAGE To manually focus the image more sharply or to check the image, you can view the image in black and white on the LCD monitor while adjusting the focus. The live image is only displayed for 30 seconds. Adjust the focus manually during this period. Live images are displayed using the actual aperture setting.
CUSTOM SETTING (CSM) The custom settings allow to modify camera functions such as how information is displayed in the viewfinder and which functions are assigned to which buttons. Set the Exposure mode dial to “CSM”. 1 2 CUSTOM SETTING 1 BRACKETING ORDER 0 1 MAIN 1 0 METERED VALUE→UNDER→OVER UNDER→METERED VALUE→OVER MENU SUB 1 Turn the Main-command dial to select an option. 2 Turn the Sub-command dial to change the setting. 3 “E” appears on the top display panel. No.
6 Connection CUSTOM SETTING (CSM) No. Setting Display CONNECTING TO A TV / USING THE AC POWER ADAPTER Details 12 AUTO POWER OFF 0: OFF 15: 15 SEC. (default) 2: 2 MIN. 5: 5 MIN. Sets the delay time until the Auto Power Off function operates. 13 SELF-TIMER DURATION 2: 2 SEC. 5: 5 SEC. 10: 10 SEC. (default) 20: 20 SEC. Sets the running time for the self-timer. 14 LCD ILLUMINATION 0: OFF (default) 5: 5 SEC. 15: 15 SEC.
CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER The “Connecting to a computer” section explains how to connect the camera to your computer using the USB cable (IEEE 1394 cable) and describes the functions you can use once the camera and computer are connected. If the power cuts out during data transmission, the data will not be transmitted correctly. Always use the AC power adapter when connecting the camera to a computer. USO AT EN DSC EL MODO USE MODEDSC 1 Set a camera 1 0 1 Insert a media with images into the camera.
CONNECTING THE CAMERA DIRECTLY TO THE PRINTER — PictBridge FUNCTION CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER Disconnecting the camera 1 2 Quit all applications (FinePixViewer etc.) that are using the camera. When a printer that supports PictBridge is available, images can be printed by connecting the camera directly to the PictBridge-compatible printer without using a PC. ! In PictBridge function, images photographed on other than a camera may not be printed.
CONNECTING THE CAMERA DIRECTLY TO THE PRINTER — PictBridge FUNCTION 5 01 1 Press “a” or “b” to select “u PRINT DPOF”. 2 Press the “MENU/OK” button. 2 0 2 1 Connect the camera to the printer using the USB cable (mini-B). 2 Turn the printer on. USB socket (mini-B) PICTBRIDGE ! When “t” appears, the DPOF settings are not ● PRINT WITH DATE PRINT WITHOUT DATE PRINT DPOF specified. SET 6 as the paper size and print quality. connect the AC Power Adapter AC-5VX (sold separately) to your camera.
CONNECTING THE CAMERA DIRECTLY TO THE PRINTER — PictBridge FUNCTION 6 01 02 3 0 100−0001 TOTAL:00001 01 SHEETS 1 Press “d” or “c” to display the frame (file) for which you want to specify PRINT settings. 2 Press “a” or “b” to set a value up to 99 as the number of copies of the frame (file) to be printed. For frames (files) that you do not want printed, set the number of prints to 0 (zero). To specify more PRINT settings, repeat steps 1 and 2. 3 Press the “MENU/OK” button.
Accessories Guide eAccessories (sold separately) can make taking pictures with the FinePix S3 Pro even easier. For information on how to attach and use accessories, refer to the instructions provided with the accessory used. Visit the FUJIFILM web site for the latest information on camera accessories. http://home.fujifilm.com/products/digital/index.html h xD-Picture Card These are separately available xD-Picture Cards.
Notes on Using Your Camera Correctly Cleaning the CCD eBe sure to read this information in conjunction with “Safety Notes” (➡P.141), to ensure that you use your camera correctly. This camera is equipped with a CCD photosensitive element. This CCD is located behind the shutter screen. If dust or other soiling attaches to the surface of the CCD and pictures are then taken, this soiling may appear as spots in the image, depending on the camera settings and the type of subject.
Cleaning the CCD 4 Set the Exposure mode dial to “M”. 8 Hold the camera so that the sun shines on the CCD and check the surface for dust. Surface soiled Surface clean Contact a FUJIFILM dealer and request CCD cleaning. 5 Hold down the Release mode switch unlock button and set the Release mode switch to “,” (singleframe). Clean the CCD yourself. Turn the camera off and attach a lens or body cap to the camera.
Notes on the Power Supply Cleaning the CCD ◆ Ensure that you have the cleaning equipment ready ◆ h Cleaning swabs Sensor Swab (Photographic Solutions, Inc.) ✽ For information on suppliers outside Japan, visit the web site listed below (http://www.photosol.com/swabproduct.htm). h Cleaning fluid Anhydrous ethanol, EE Cleaner (Olympus) 3 Moisten the bottom 5 mm (0.2 in) of the Sensor swab evenly with cleaning fluid. ! Do ● not use the swab when it is dry or not moistened with cleaning fluid.
Notes on the Media Notes on the Power Supply Notes on Using the Battery Charger h Ni-MH batteries or the battery charger itself will become warm due to the power stored inside the batteries. This is normal and does not indicate a fault. Wherever possible, use the battery charger in a wellventilated location. h There may be vibration noises from inside the battery charger during use. This is normal and does not indicate a fault.
Warning Displays eThe table below lists the warning messages displayed on the top display panel or in the viewfinder. Warning Displayed Top display panel (blinking) Viewfinder (blinking) Warning Displayed Explanation i CPU Nikkor lens other than G-type i Set lens to minimum aperture. is not set to its minimum aperture. i Attached flash is not set at TTL i Set the external flash mode to TTL, or set Auto Flash in “P” mode. the camera’s exposure mode to “S”, “A” or “M”.
eThe table below lists the warning that are displayed on the LCD monitor. Warning Displays Warning Displayed LCD monitor Explanation Remedy No media is inserted. Insert a media. i The media is not formatted. i The media contact area is soiled. i Format the media on the camera. i Wipe the contact area on the media with a soft dry cloth. It may be necessary to format the media. If the message still appears, replace the media. i Contact your FUJIFILM dealer. i Camera fault.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting eIf you think the camera is faulty, check the following once more. Possible causes Solutions The camera won’t turn i The batteries are exhausted. i Load fully charged batteries. on. i The batteries are loaded the wrong way i Reload the batteries correctly. round. i The AC power adapter is not connected i Reconnect the adapter correctly and correctly. plug the adapter plug into the mains power outlet. Power cuts out during The batteries are exhausted. operation.
Specifications ■ Standard Number of Available Shots per Media System Model Effective pixels CCD Storage media File format Max.
Explanation of Terms Safety Notes Adobe RGB (1998) h Make sure that you use your FinePix S3 Pro 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. A color space introduced as the working color space for Adobe Photoshop 5.0. AdobeRGB encompasses almost all the colors reproduced by CMYK printers and is intended primarily for printing applications.
Safety Notes WARNING Do not heat, change or take apart the batteries. Do not drop or subject the batteries to impacts. Do not attempt to recharge lithium or alkaline batteries. Do not store the batteries with metallic products. Do not use chargers other than the specified model to charge the batteries. Any of these actions can cause the batteries to burst or leak and cause fire or injury as a result. Use only the batteries or AC power adapters specified for use with this camera.
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