Operation Manual

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OWNER’S MANUAL

This manual will show you how to use

your FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA

FinePix S6000fd / FinePix S6500fd

correctly.

Please follow the instructions carefully.

BL00548-200(1)

Getting Ready

Using the Camera

Advanced Features

• Photography

Settings

Camera Connection

Software

Installation

• Playback

•Movie

Appendices

Troubleshooting

SU1870GB.book Page 1 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM

Summary of content (196 pages)

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SU1870GB.book Page 1 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM Getting Ready Using the Camera Advanced Features • Photography • Playback • Movie OWNER’S MANUAL This manual will show you how to use your FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA FinePix S6000fd / FinePix S6500fd correctly. Please follow the instructions carefully.
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SU1870GB.book Page 2 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM Warning To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. For customers in Canada For customers in the U.S.A. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE FCC Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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SU1870GB.book Page 3 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM IMPORTANT NOTICE BEFORE OPENING THE CD-ROM PROVIDED BY FUJI PHOTO FILM CO., LTD., PLEASE READ THIS END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT CAREFULLY. ONLY IF YOU AGREE WITH THIS AGREEMENT, SHOULD YOU USE THE SOFTWARE RECORDED ON THE CD-ROM. BY OPENING THE PACKAGE, YOU ACCEPT AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THIS AGREEMENT. End User License Agreement This End User License Agreement (“Agreement”) is an agreement between Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd.
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SU1870GB.book Page 4 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM EC Declaration of Conformity We Name: Address: Fuji Photo Film (Europe) GmbH Heesenstrasse 31 40549 Dusseldorf, Germany declare that the product Product Name: FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA FinePix S6000fd / FinePix S6500fd Manufacturer’s Name: Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd.
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SU1870GB.book Page 5 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM Disposal of Electric and Electronic Equipment in Private Households Disposal of used Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This symbol on the product, or in the manual and in the warranty, and/or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste.
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SU1870GB.book Page 6 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM Contents Warning................................................................. 2 IMPORTANT ......................................................... 3 EC Declaration of Conformity................................ 4 Disposal of Electric and Electronic Equipment in Private Households ......................................... 5 Contents................................................................ 6 Preface...............................................
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SU1870GB.book Page 7 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM Setting the SHOOTING MENU ................... 81 p-MODE MENU (Photography) ......................... 85 Changing the sensitivity setting (S ISO) ................................................... 85 Changing the quality setting ( QUALITY) .......................................... 86 Changing the FinePix COLOR setting ( FinePix COLOR) ................................ 87 SHOOTING MENU .............................................
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SU1870GB.book Page 8 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM Contents Connecting Camera Directly to Printer — PictBridge Function ..................................... 136 Software Installation Installation on a Windows PC ........................... 140 Installation on a Mac OS X ............................... 143 Connecting to a PC ........................................... 146 Using FinePixViewer................................. 149 Appendices System Expansion Option.................................
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SU1870GB.book Page 9 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM Preface Z Test Shots Prior to Photography For important photographs (such as weddings and overseas trips), always take a test shot and view the image to make sure that the camera is working normally. • Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd. cannot accept liability for any incidental losses (such as the costs of photography or the loss of income from photography) incurred as a result of faults with this product.
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SU1870GB.book Page 10 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM Preface Z Notes on Electrical Interference If the camera is to be used in hospitals or aircrafts, please note that this camera may cause interference to other equipment in the hospital or aircraft. For details, please check with the applicable regulations. Z Explanation of Color Television System NTSC: PAL: National Television System Committee, color television telecasting specifications adopted mainly in the U.S.A., Canada and Japan.
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SU1870GB.book Page 11 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM About this Manual Icons indicate the modes that are available. e Macro (Close-up) Use this mode to take close-up shots. Available Photography modes: B, , N, M, <, > CHECK , , , Press e (p) to select Macro mode. The Macro mode setting changes each time you press the e (p). • Focal range Wide angle: Approx. 10 cm to 3.0 m (3.9 in. to 9.8 ft.) Telephoto: Approx. 90 cm to 3.0 m (3.0 ft. to 9.8 ft.) • Focal range in Super macro Approx. 1 cm to 1.
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SU1870GB.book Page 13 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM Camera Parts and Features • Refer to the pages in parentheses for information on using the camera parts or features. A Zoom ring (p.32, 41) B Focus ring (p.32, 72) C Power switch D Shutter button E D Exposure compensation button (p.69, 80, 98) F f Continuous shooting button (p.
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SU1870GB.book Page 14 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM Camera Parts and Features H Microphone I AF-assist illuminator (p.41)/Self-timer lamp (p.89) J Lens hood K A/V OUT (Audio/Visual output) socket (p.134) L DC IN 5V (power input) socket (p.135) M ; USB socket (mini-B) N Flash (p.75) O Focus mode selector switch (p.32, 71, 72) P (One-touch AF) button (p.32, 72) Q Strap mount (p.17) R Speaker S Slot cover (p.22) T Terminal cover U xD-Picture Card slot (p.
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SU1870GB.book Page 15 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM V Diopter adjustment dial W Indicator lamp (p.36) X LCD monitor Y DISP (Display)/BACK button (p.31, 42, 44) Z Tripod mount ! Viewfinder (EVF) _ Intelligent Face Detection button (p.37) # EVF/LCD (monitor selector) button (p.31, 33) $ Digital zoom button (p.31, 41) % 4-direction (nopq) button ^ MENU/OK button & Photo mode (p) button (p.31, 81, 99) * Battery cover (p.
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SU1870GB.book Page 16 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM Example of screen Text Display Z Photography mode N 25 ISO 100 UP UP 1// 1/2006 2006 12 12: 00 AM 1000 F2.8 A ( Self-timer (p.88) B e Macro (close-up) (p.74) C C Flash (p.75) D Intelligent Face Detection (p.37) E Battery level indicator (p.21) F High-speed shooting (p.92) G f Continuous shooting (p.77) H AF frame (p.34) I Date/Time (p.25) J Photography mode (p.54) K Shutter speed (p.63) L Aperture (p.65) M ) Photometry (p.90) N 9 White balance (p.
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SU1870GB.book Page 17 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM Attaching the Strap, Lens cap and Lens hood Attaching the strap Attach the strap to the strap mounts on the camera. Once you have attached both ends of the strap, check carefully to make sure that the strap is firmly secured. 2 Pull the lens cap cord through the strap. Attach the lens cap to the lens by pressing in on both sides of the cap.
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SU1870GB.book Page 18 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM Attaching the Strap, Lens cap and Lens hood Attaching the lens hood The lens hood is effective for reducing ghost images and flare in backlit scenes so that the camera provides crisp, clear shots. 18 1 Align the indicators on the camera and lens hood, and fit the lens hood to the lens. 2 Turn the lens hood clockwise until it clicks. MEMO To store the lens hood into the soft case, attach the lens hood upside down.
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SU1870GB.book Page 19 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM Loading the Batteries 1 Open the battery cover. Getting Ready Batteries are required to operate the digital camera. At first, load the batteries in the camera. Compatible batteries AA-size alkaline batteries (4) or AA-size Ni-MH rechargeable batteries (4) (sold separately) CAUTION • Never use the following types of batteries, as they could cause serious problems such as battery Outer casing fluid leakage or overheating: 1.
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SU1870GB.book Page 20 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM Loading the Batteries 2 Load the batteries correctly as indicated by the polarity icons. CAUTION Match the polarity icons (+ and ,) of the batteries to those on the inside of the battery cover. 20 3 Press on the battery cover to push the batteries down. Slide the cover closed.
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SU1870GB.book Page 21 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM Checking the battery charge A There is ample battery charge. (Not displayed) B There is insufficient charge left in the batteries. The batteries will soon run out. Have a new set of batteries ready. (Lit red) C The batteries are depleted. The display will shortly go blank and the camera will stop working. Replace or recharge the batteries.
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SU1870GB.book Page 22 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM Loading the xD-Picture Card Although you can store pictures in the camera’s internal memory, you can store many more images on the xDPicture Card (sold separately). 1 2 Insert an xD-Picture Card. Gold marking Open the slot cover. Gold contact area Align the gold marking with the gold contact area. CHECK Check that the camera is turned off before opening the slot cover. CAUTION Do not open the slot cover while the camera is on.
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SU1870GB.book Page 23 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM Z About internal memory N6 N 8/ 24 24/ 2006 10 10:00 00 AM AUTO Push the xD-Picture Card into the slot and then slowly remove your finger. The lock is released and the xD-Picture Card is pushed out. CAUTION • When storing xD-Picture Cards, make sure that they are kept out of the reach of children. An xD-Picture Card could be swallowed and cause suffocation.
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SU1870GB.book Page 24 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM Turning On and Off 24 Turning the camera on in Photography mode Turning the camera on in Playback mode Set the Power switch to q to turn the camera on in Photography mode. Set the Power switch to OFF to turn the camera off. Set the Power switch to w to turn the camera on in Playback mode. Set the Power switch to OFF to turn the camera off.
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SU1870GB.book Page 25 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM 2 Set the date and time. DATE / TIME NOT SET When using the camera for the first time after purchasing, the language, date, and time are cleared. Set the language, date, and time. 1 Getting Ready Setting the language, date, and time YY.MM.DD screen appears when turning the camera on. SET 1. 1 12:00 AM NO A Press p or q to select Year, Month, Day, Hour, or Minute. START MENU / LANG. B Press n or o to correct the setting.
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SU1870GB.book Page 26 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM Turning On and Off 3 MEMO Change the date format. DATE / TIME NOT SET DD . MM . YY MM / DD / YY 8 / 24 / 2006 YY . MM . DD SET 10:00 AM NO A Press p or q to select the date format. B Press n or o to set the format. C Always press MENU/OK after the settings are completed. Date format ex. August 24, 2006 YY.MM.DD: 2006.8.24 MM/DD/YY: 8/24/2006 DD.MM.YY: 24.8.
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SU1870GB.book Page 27 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM Correcting the Date and Time 2 Open the SET-UP menu. SET - UP SHOOTING MENU SELF-TIMER HIGH-SPEED SHOOTING SET-UP Display the DATE/TIME screen. Getting Ready 1 OFF OFF DATE / TIME BEEP VOLUME SHUTTER VOLUME PLAYBACK VOLUME LCD BRIGHTNESS FORMAT A Press MENU/OK to open the menu. A Press p or q to select B Press n or o to select U SET-UP. B Press o to move to menu item. C Press q. C Press n or o to select . DATE/TIME. D Press q.
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SU1870GB.book Page 28 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM Selecting the Language 1 2 Open the SET-UP menu. screen. SET - UP SHOOTING MENU SELF-TIMER HIGH-SPEED SHOOTING SET-UP Display the OFF OFF AUTO POWER OFF TIME DIFFERENCE BACKGROUND COLOR DISCHARGE VIDEO SYSTEM ENGLISH 2 MIN NTSC A Press MENU/OK to open the menu. A Press p or q to select B Press n or o to select U SET-UP. B Press o to move to menu item. C Press q. C Press n or o to select . D Press q.
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SU1870GB.book Page 30 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM Basic Operation Guide This section describes the camera’s buttons and functions. f Continuous shooting button With f held down, press n or o to select the Continuous shooting mode. Power switch D Exposure compensation button ON/OFF and q Photography mode/ w Playback mode selector switch. Use the Power switch to select the mode. With D held down, press p or q to select the exposure compensation. The histogram appears on the screen.
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SU1870GB.book Page 31 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM Intelligent Face Detection button Makes the image in the viewfinder easier to see. Set the dial to the position where the AF frame appears sharpest. Pressing this button allows you to focus on people’s faces. EVF/LCD (monitor selector) button Pressing the EVF/LCD toggles between the viewfinder (EVF) and the LCD monitor. Use whichever mode is best suited to your shot.
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SU1870GB.book Page 32 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM Basic Operation Guide Focus ring The camera focuses on the subject using Manual focus mode. One-touch AF button Zoom ring Focus the image once. This can only be used for manual focusing. Turn the zoom ring to take pictures with zoom function. Focus mode selector switch Changes among C-AF (Continuous AF), S-AF (Single AF) and MF (Manual focus).
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SU1870GB.book Page 33 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM Taking Pictures (AUTO Mode) This section describes the basic operations. 2 1 Press the EVF/LCD to alternate the display between the viewfinder (EVF) and the LCD monitor. Turn the camera on. Using the Camera A Set the Power switch to q. Switch the display. Diopter adjustment dial EVF LCD B Set the Mode dial to B. MEMO • When the AF frame in the viewfinder (EVF) is difficult to see, adjust the viewfinder using the Diopter adjustment dial.
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SU1870GB.book Page 34 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM Taking Pictures (AUTO Mode) Holding the camera correctly Brace your elbows against your sides and hold the camera with both hands. Using the viewfinder (EVF) allows for a steady arm position, preventing picture blur. 3 Focus on the main subject in the AF frame and press the shutter button down halfway. N 6 8/ 24 24/ 2006 10 10:00 00 AM AUTO 60 F 2. 2 8 AF frame Halfway pressed Do not cover the lens or flash with your fingers.
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SU1870GB.book Page 35 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM 4 Flash Press the shutter button fully. Double beep Halfway pressed b appears on the screen. Click Using the Camera Pressing the shutter button halfway when the flash is not popped up, camera pops the flash up as required by the shooting conditions. Fully pressed CAUTION When taking a picture using the flash, the image may disappear and go dark briefly due to flash charging. The indicator lamp blinks orange during charging. MEMO 60 F 2.
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SU1870GB.book Page 36 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM Taking Pictures (AUTO Mode) Compatible filters 58 mm-diameter commercial available filters can be attached. Z Indicator lamp display The indicator lamp lights or blinks when pressing the shutter button, etc. The indicator lamp shows the camera status. CAUTION • Do not use more than one filter at a time. • The lens cap (included) may not be used when attaching the filter.
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SU1870GB.book Page 37 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM Using Intelligent Face Detection when taking pictures CAUTION Available Photography modes: B, m, , , , , , N, M, <, > , , , Available Photography modes: S-AF (Single-AF) A To activate Intelligent Face Detection press To turn Intelligent Face Detection off, press once. again. Using the Camera Intelligent Face Detection allows you to focus on and adjust the brightness of people’s faces.
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SU1870GB.book Page 38 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM Taking Pictures (AUTO Mode) B Press the shutter button down fully to take pictures. 38 Subjects not suitable for Intelligent Face Detection Intelligent Face Detection automatically focuses on a face(s) turned towards the camera. However, difficulties will occur with the Intelligent Face Detection mode in the following situations: • The face is obscured by glasses, sunglasses, a hat or hair.
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SU1870GB.book Page 39 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM Taking pictures with the focus and exposure locked Using AF/AE lock 1 Move the camera slightly so that one of the subjects is in the AF frame. N 25 8/ 24 24/ 2006 10 10: 00 AM AUTO 8/ 24 24/ 2006 10 10:00 00 AM In the above composition, the subjects are not in the AF frame. Pressing the shutter button halfway at this point will result in the subjects being out of focus.
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SU1870GB.book Page 40 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM Taking Pictures (AUTO Mode) 3 Continue to hold the shutter button down halfway. Move the camera back to the original image and press the shutter button fully. Subjects not suitable for autofocus FinePix S6000fd / FinePix S6500fd uses a high-precision autofocusing mechanism. However, it may have difficulty focusing on the following: Click 60 F 2.
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SU1870GB.book Page 41 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM AF-assist illuminator Using zoom function Turn the zoom ring to take pictures with zoom function. The zoom bar appears on the screen during zooming. Using the Camera Use this illuminator to focus on the subject in dimly lit conditions. When pressing the shutter button down halfway, the camera fires the AF-assist illuminator (green) while focusing on your subject.
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SU1870GB.book Page 42 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM Taking Pictures (AUTO Mode) Adjusting the shot composition N 25 Select the screen display. Press DISP/BACK to change the screen display. 8/ 24 24/ 2006 10 10: 00 AM AUTO CHECK When using digital zoom, appears in the bottom left corner of the screen and the zoom bar color changes. MEMO Press again to cancel digital zoom.
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SU1870GB.book Page 43 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM Z Format of post shot assist window Best framing N 25 Using the Camera Position the main subject at the intersection of two lines in this frame or align one of the horizontal lines with the horizon. Use this frame as a guide to the subject’s size and the balance of the shot while composing a shot. 8/ 24 24/ 2006 10 10: 00 AM AUTO MEMO Always use AF/AE lock when composing a shot. The image may be out of focus if AF/AE lock is not used.
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SU1870GB.book Page 44 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM Viewing the Images Playback your images to check them. For important photographs, always take a test shot and view the image to make sure that the camera is working normally. Select the screen display. Press DISP/BACK during Playback mode to change the screen display. Setting the camera to Playback mode Set the Power switch to w during shooting to change to Playback mode.
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SU1870GB.book Page 45 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM Single-frame playback 100-0001 100 0001 N Playback zoom 1 Zoom in / Zoom out. n button (Zoom in) 8/ 24 24/ 2006 10 10: 00 AM To select the required image: Press p: last image Press q: next image Intelligent Face Detection When playing back images taken with Intelligent Face Detection (➝p.37) ( appears on the screen), press (Intelligent Face Detection). A frame appears around the face that detected by FinePix S6000fd / FinePix S6500fd.
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SU1870GB.book Page 46 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM Viewing the Images 2 Display another part of the image. Navigation screen (Current displayed image) CANCEL A Press p or q to move to another part of the image. B Press n, o, p, or q to display another part of the image. Intelligent Face Detection ZOOM BACK The image taken using Intelligent Face Detection (➝p.37) ( appears on the screen). Press (Intelligent Face Detection) to alternate between detected faces.
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SU1870GB.book Page 47 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM Sorting by date In sorting by date mode, you can view all images taken on the same day. 8 / 22 8 / 23 8 / 24 2006 8 / 22 8 / 23 8 / 24 11 Using the Camera 2006 Selecting the date 1 / 11 A Press n, o, p, or q to move the cursor (colored frame) to the selecting frame. A Press n, o, p, or q to move the cursor (colored frame) to on the upper left frame. B Press p to display the selecting date. B Press MENU/OK to enlarge the image.
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SU1870GB.book Page 48 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM Erasing the Images/Movies Use this mode to erase unnecessary images or movies to have ample free space on the xD-Picture Card or internal memory. Your camera calls images “frames”. Setting the camera to w Playback mode (➝p.44) Erasing one frame at a time (FRAME) ERASE OK? Selecting FRAME or ALL FRAMES YES PLAYBACK MENU ERASE IMAGE ROTATE PROTECT COPY VOICE MEMO TRIMMING FRAME ALL FRAMES CANCEL A Press p or q to select the erasing frame (file).
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SU1870GB.book Page 49 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM Setting the camera to w Playback mode (➝p.44) Erasing all frames (ALL FRAMES) YES CANCEL • When using an xD-Picture Card, the images in the xDPicture Card are erased. When not using an xDPicture Card, the images in the internal memory are erased. • Protected frames (files) cannot be erased. Unprotect the frames (files) before erasing them (➝p.106). • If “DPOF SPECIFIED. ERASE OK?” or “DPOF SPECIFIED.
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SU1870GB.book Page 50 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM Using the Photography Functions — Procedure of Setting Specify the camera settings for taking pictures to get the best result. A general guide is given below. 1 Select the Photography mode. Turn the Mode dial to select the Photography mode. The camera settings are tailored to the scene being shot. B Auto Picture Stabilization This is the easiest mode for taking pictures (➝p.54).
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SU1870GB.book Page 51 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM 2 Specify the photography settings. Pressing buttons or selecting menu allows you to specify photography functions. You can obtain the best result for shooting. e (p) Macro button d (q) Flash button Intelligent Face Detection Pressing this button allows you to focus on people’s faces (➝p.37). e Macro Used for close-up shots (➝p.74). d Flash Used for shots in dark locations or for backlit subjects, etc. (➝p.75).
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SU1870GB.book Page 52 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM Using the Photography Functions — Procedure of Setting Z Specifying functions using p-MODE MENU (p button) S ISO Use to specify required sensitivity setting (➝p.85). QUALITY Use to specify required image size (➝p.86). FinePix COLOR Use to specify required color tone (➝p.87).
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SU1870GB.book Page 53 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM Z Specifying functions using SHOOTING MENU (MENU/OK button) Used in situations such as group shots where the photographer is included in the shot (➝p.88). PHOTOMETRY Use to select light metering method (set the Mode dial to N, M, < or >. When the Mode dial is set to >, Intelligent Face Detection is deactivated) (➝p.90). TWHITE BALANCE HIGH-SPEED SHOOTING Use to adjust the color tone (only N, M, <, >) (➝p.91). Use to focus the shot quickly (➝p.92).
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SU1870GB.book Page 54 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM Setting the Shooting Mode Picture Stabilization You can select the most suitable setting according to the subject by selecting one of the Shooting modes. Use this mode to select a fast shutter speed that reduces camera shake and moving-subject blurring. B Auto Set the Mode dial to This is the easiest mode for providing crisp and clear shots. Use this mode for ordinary photography. .
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SU1870GB.book Page 55 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM Natural Light / Natural &d Use this mode to select NATURAL & d. NATURAL LIGHT / NATURAL & SHOOTING MENU NATURAL LIGHT or SCENE POS NATURAL LIGHT SELF - TIMER NATURAL & HIGH - SPEED SHOOTING SET - UP . A Press MENU/OK to open the menu. B Press n or o to select POSITION. CHECK Only AUTO can be selected for the setting. SCENE ISO (sensitivity) Advanced Features — Photography Select the SCENE POSITION setting in the SHOOTING MENU.
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SU1870GB.book Page 56 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM Setting the Shooting Mode NATURAL LIGHT This mode produces beautiful images that retain the natural ambience when shots are taken in low-light conditions. This mode is also ideal for shooting indoor or situations where the flash cannot be used. Camera sets the high-sensitivity setting when selecting the Natural light mode. This mode is effective for reducing camera shake and moving-subject blurring when taking pictures in low-light conditions.
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SU1870GB.book Page 57 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM m Portrait , Landscape Use this mode for photography to get beautiful skin tones and soft overall tone. Set the Mode dial to m. Use this mode for shooting scenery in daylight and provides crisp, clear shots of scenery such as buildings and mountains. Set the Mode dial to ,. Advanced Features — Photography CHECK • Available flash modes AUTO, b, d, C, c, n • Only AUTO can be selected for the setting.
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SU1870GB.book Page 58 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM Setting the Shooting Mode ? Scene Position This mode provides the best scene position setting for the scene being shot. Choose from 10 types of Shooting modes. The Shooting mode is selected from SCENE POSITION in SHOOTING MENU. Set the Mode dial to ?. Z Selecting Scene position setting SHOOTING MENU SCENE POS SPORT SELF - TIMER NIGHT HIGH - SPEED SHOOTING FIRE WORKS SET - UP SUN SET SNOW BEACH A Press MENU/OK to open the menu. CHECK • See p.
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SU1870GB.book Page 59 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM . SPORT Use this mode to take pictures of a moving subject. It gives priority to faster shutter speeds. FIREWORKS CHECK CHECK When setting . Sport mode, the camera sets to High-speed shooting mode (➝p.92) automatically. 8 NIGHT Use this mode for shooting evening and night scenes. • Flash cannot be used in the Fireworks mode. • Shutter speed setting: 1/2 sec. to 4 sec. • Use a tripod to prevent camera shake in the Fireworks mode.
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SU1870GB.book Page 60 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM Setting the Shooting Mode SUNSET Use this mode to shoot sunset, making the colors more vivid. SNOW Use this mode to prevent darkening images and provide crisp, clear shots, when shooting at snowy scene where the whole screen appears white. BEACH Use this mode to prevent darkening images and provide crisp, clear shots, when shooting at beach under strong sunlight.
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SU1870GB.book Page 61 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM FLOWER TEXT Use this mode to shoot documents and white board. It is effective for taking clearer shots of letters. CHECK CHECK • Flash cannot be used in the Flower mode. • Focal range Wide angle: Approx. 1 cm to 2.0 m (0.4 in. to 6.6 ft.) Telephoto: Approx. 90 cm to 2.0 m (3.0 ft. to 6.6 ft.) Focal range Wide angle: Approx. 1 cm to 2.0 m (0.4 in. to 6.6 ft.) Telephoto: Approx. 90 cm to 2.0 m (3.0 ft. to 6.6 ft.
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SU1870GB.book Page 62 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM Setting the Shooting Mode N Program AE CHECK This is an automatic mode to specify the settings except for the shutter speed and aperture setting. This is a simple way to take pictures the same as the M Shutter-priority Auto and < Aperture-priority Auto modes (Program shift). Set the Mode dial to N. Available flash modes AUTO, b, d, C, c, n MEMO • The shutter speed and aperture setting appear in yellow when the camera is in Program shift mode.
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SU1870GB.book Page 63 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM M Shutter Priority AE Z Setting the shutter speed This is an automatic mode to set the shutter speed. Use this mode to freeze a moving subject (fast shutter speed) or convey the impression of movement (slow shutter speed). N 25 ISO 100 Shutter speed Set the Mode dial to M. Photography functions: • PHOTOMETRY (➝p.90) • T WHITE BALANCE (➝p.91) • H AF MODE (➝p.93) • G SHARPNESS (➝p.95) • FLASH (➝p.95) • BRACKETING (➝p.
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SU1870GB.book Page 64 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM Setting the Shooting Mode CAUTION Shutter speed N 25 ISO 100 F2.8 200 8/ 24 24/ 2006 10 10: 00 AM F2. 8 F2 When the correct exposure cannot be obtained with selected shutter speed, the aperture setting appears in red. When this occurs, adjust the shutter speed again. When shooting a moving subject, you can either “freeze the motion” or “capture the sense of movement” by adjusting the shutter speed. Fast Freezes the motion of the subject.
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SU1870GB.book Page 65 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM < Aperture Priority AE Z Setting the aperture This is an automatic mode to set the aperture. Use this mode to have the area in front of and behind the subject out of focus (large aperture) or have both near and far subjects in focus (small aperture). N 25 ISO 100 Aperture Set the Mode dial to <. Photography functions: • PHOTOMETRY (➝p.90) • T WHITE BALANCE (➝p.91) • H AF MODE (➝p.93) • G SHARPNESS (➝p.95) • FLASH (➝p.95) • BRACKETING (➝p.
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SU1870GB.book Page 66 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM Setting the Shooting Mode CAUTION When the correct exposure cannot be obtained with ISO 100 selected aperture setting, the shutter speed appears in red. 4 When this occurs, adjust the aperture setting again. 8/ 24 24/ 2006 10 10: 00 AM When d FORCED FLASH is F8 set, you can take a picture with Lit red a shutter speed of up to 1/45 sec.
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SU1870GB.book Page 67 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM > Manual Z Setting the shutter speed This is a shooting mode that allows for settings including the shutter speed and aperture. Set the Photography functions to manual to easily control yourself. Set the Mode dial to >. N 25 ISO 100 Shutter speed A Press n or o to select the shutter speed. Photography functions: • PHOTOMETRY (➝p.90) • T WHITE BALANCE (➝p.91) • H AF MODE (➝p.93) • G SHARPNESS (➝p.95) • FLASH (➝p.95) • BRACKETING (➝p.
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SU1870GB.book Page 68 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM Setting the Shooting Mode Z Setting the aperture The exposure indicator N 25 ISO 100 N 25 ISO 100 Aperture 2000 8/ 24 24/ 2006 10 10: 00 AM F4 2000 A Hold down D. Press n or o to select the aperture. B Press the shutter button to take pictures. CHECK Aperture settings Wide-angle: F2.8 to F11 in 1/3 EV increments Telephoto: F4.9 to F11 in 1/3 EV increments MEMO Explanation of Terms “EV” (➝p.181).
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SU1870GB.book Page 69 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM Adjusting the Image Brightness (D Exposure Compensation) Use this menu for shots to get the correct brightness (exposure), such as shots with extremely high contrast between the subject and the background. Available Photography modes: N, M, < (➝p.62, 63, 65) Exposure Compensation indicator 60 F2 F2. 8 Press D to display the exposure compensation setting screen. A Hold down D. Press p or q to set the compensation value.
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SU1870GB.book Page 70 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM Adjusting the Image Brightness (D Exposure Compensation) positive (+) compensation negative (–) compensation Guide to compensation • Backlit portraits: +2 steps to +4 steps (+2/3 EV to +1 2/3 EV) • Very bright scenes (such as snowfields) and highly reflective subjects: +3 steps (+1 EV) CHECK • Compensation range: –2 EV to +2 EV (13 steps in 1/3 EV increments) • Explanation of Terms “EV” (➝p.
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SU1870GB.book Page 71 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM Continuous AF Use this button to take pictures of a moving subject. Using Continuous AF mode reduces the time required for focusing. Available Photography modes: All (except for ) A Set the Focus mode selector switch to C-AF. C Press the shutter button down halfway to focus on the subject, and then press it down fully to take the picture. Double beep B Frame the shot so that the subject fills the entire AF frame.
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SU1870GB.book Page 72 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM Manual focus Use manual focus to lock the focus for a shot. Available Photography modes: All B Press to focus on the subject in the focus frame. A Set the Focus mode selector switch to MF. N 25 ISO 100 8/ 24 24/ 2006 10 10: 00 AM 60 F2. F2 8 A focusing indicator mark appears on the screen. Check whether mark appears in yellow. N 25 ISO 100 The K appears on the screen.
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SU1870GB.book Page 73 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM Z Focusing indicator marks The focus indicator marks in the following table appear when the area of focus is almost in focus. Use the marks to focus the shot. (Yellow) The shot is focused. The focus is set too far. Turn the focus ring counterclockwise. MEMO • If the focus is set to infinity using manual focusing, position the mark on a subject close to infinity.
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SU1870GB.book Page 74 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM e Macro (Close-up) Use this mode to take close-up shots. Available Photography modes: B, , N, M, <, > CHECK , , , Press e (p) to select Macro mode. The Macro mode setting changes each time you press the e (p). • Focal range Wide angle: Approx. 10 cm to 3.0 m (3.9 in. to 9.8 ft.) Telephoto: Approx. 90 cm to 3.0 m (3.0 ft. to 9.8 ft.) • Focal range in Super macro Approx. 1 cm to 1.0 m (0.4 in. to 3.3 ft.
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SU1870GB.book Page 75 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM d Setting the Flash (Intelligent Flash) Flash photography is useful for taking pictures at night or indoor dark locations. Choose from 6 flash modes according to the type of shot. See p.76 for information on the available Photography modes. MEMO When using the flash to take a picture of people in lowlight conditions, their eyes sometimes appear red in the picture. This is caused by the light of the flash reflecting off the inside of the eye.
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SU1870GB.book Page 76 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM d Setting the Flash (Intelligent Flash) CHECK CHECK List of available flash modes in each Photography mode Effective flash range (S : AUTO) Wide-angle: Approx. 60 cm to 8.3 m (2.0 ft. to 27.2 ft.) Telephoto: Approx. 2.0 m to 4.6 m (6.6 ft. to 15.1 ft.) If you take pictures outside of the effective flash range, the image may appear dark even if the flash is used. B AUTO b d C ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ c n ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ m ✓ ✓ , .
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SU1870GB.book Page 77 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM f Taking pictures continuously Use this mode to take pictures of a moving subject. CONTINUOUS OFF TOP3 f: TOP 3 continuous shooting j: Auto bracketing k: FINAL 3 continuous shooting h: LONG PERIOD continuous shooting • Shooting continues as long as holding the shutter button down. In auto bracketing mode however, just press the shutter button once to shoot 3 frames.
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SU1870GB.book Page 78 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM f Taking pictures continuously f TOP 3 continuous shooting Available Photography modes: All (except for STORING j Auto bracketing ) Shooting continues as long as holding the shutter button down. This mode shoots up to 3 frames (max. 2.2 frames/ sec.). Available Photography modes: N, M, <, > This mode shoots the same image with different exposure settings. Bracketing shoots 3 continuous frames, each with a different exposure setting.
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SU1870GB.book Page 79 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM k FINAL 3 continuous shooting Available Photography modes: All (except for h LONG PERIOD continuous shooting ) Press shutter button. Shooting continues as long as holding the shutter button down. This mode shoots up to xD-Picture Card or internal memory end. Press shutter button. Max.40 shots ) Release shutter button. Release shutter button.
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SU1870GB.book Page 80 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM j Increasing Monitor Brightness This is useful when checking the shot composition for outdoor scenes. Increasing the screen brightness Press DISP/BACK while pressing D. The screen becomes bright. Press DISP/BACK while pressing D again to cancel the function. N 25 ISO 100 UP 8/ 24 24/ 2006 10 10: 00 AM 60 F2 F2. 8 80 blinks on the screen when the function is on. MEMO • This function is automatically canceled after each shot.
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SU1870GB.book Page 81 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM Using p-MODE MENU (Photography)/SHOOTING MENU Use these menus to adjust image quality or focus. You can take pictures in a wide range of conditions. Setting the p-MODE MENU (Photography) ISO QUALITY SHOOTING MENU SELF - TIMER OFF PHOTOMETRY MULTI WHITE BALANCE SPOT HIGH - SPEED SHOOTING AVERAGE AF MODE SHARPNESS F N 5 10 FRAMES 10 19 25 122 STD * This example of display appears when Intelligent Face Detection is off.
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SU1870GB.book Page 82 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM Using p-MODE MENU (Photography)/SHOOTING MENU Z List of p-MODE MENU options Menu Functions Factory default Settings Specifies required sensitivity setting of the ambient light around the subject. The larger value of the sensitivity, the higher sensitivity is obtained. The higher sensitivity settings will allow you to take pictures in darker locations. AUTO/3200/1600/ 800/400/200/100 200 QUALITY (➝p.86) Specifies the image size.
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SU1870GB.book Page 83 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM Menu HIGH-SPEED SHOOTING (➝p.92) Functions Factory default Settings This setting can be used with any of the modes. This setting is always set to ON when the Photography mode is set to ON/OFF .. Use this setting to reduce the time required for focusing. This setting can be used when the Mode dial is set to N, M, <, or >, and Intelligent Face Detection is off. Use this setting to specify the focusing mode. G SHARPNESS (➝p.
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SU1870GB.book Page 84 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM Using p-MODE MENU (Photography)/SHOOTING MENU • N, M, <, > MEMO The options available in the SHOOTING MENU vary depending on whether the mode is selected. • B, SHOOTING MENU SELF-TIMER OFF PHOTOMETRY WHITE BALANCE AUTO HIGH - SPEED SHOOTING OFF AF MODE SHARPNESS STD , m, , SHOOTING MENU SELF-TIMER HIGH-SPEED SHOOTING SET-UP OFF OFF * This example of display appears when Intelligent Face Detection is off.
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SU1870GB.book Page 85 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM p-MODE MENU (Photography) Changing the sensitivity setting (S ISO) CHECK • Settings AUTO/100/200/400/800/1600/3200 Selecting AUTO as the sensitivity setting, the camera selects the best sensitivity setting for the subject’s brightness. N 25 ISO 100 The selected sensitivity setting appears on the screen when the sensitivity setting is set to another setting excluding AUTO.
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SU1870GB.book Page 86 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM p-MODE MENU (Photography) Changing the quality setting ( QUALITY) Setting the menu (➝p.81) Area shot and quality setting Area shot excluding % Use this menu to specify the image size (number of recorded pixels). Select the quality setting for the scene being shot. Area shot with % N 25 25 ISO 100 ISO 100 8/ 24 24/ 2006 10 10: 00 AM 60 F2. F2 8 8/ 24 24/ 2006 10 10: 00 AM 60 F2.
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SU1870GB.book Page 87 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM Setting the menu (➝p.81) Changing the FinePix COLOR setting ( FinePix COLOR) Use this menu to specify required color tone. It is effective for taking vivid shots or black and white shots. FinePix COLOR settings The contrast and color saturation STD are set to standard. p-STANDARD Use this mode for normal photography. p-CHROME The contrast and color saturation are set to high.
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SU1870GB.book Page 88 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM SHOOTING MENU Self-Timer ( SELF-TIMER) Available Photography modes: All The self-timer is used in situations where the photographer is included in the shot. When selecting the self-timer setting, the self-timer icon appears on the screen. : The picture is taken after N 25 10 seconds. Setting the menu (➝p.81) 1 Press the shutter button down halfway to focus on the subject and press the shutter button fully.
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SU1870GB.book Page 89 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM Setting the menu (➝p.81) 2 Take pictures in selected time. A picture is taken after the self-timer lamp changes from lit to blinking (only blinks with the 2-second selftimer). Using the 2-second self-timer This is useful when you worry about camera shake even if attaching the camera on a tripod. • To stop the self-timer, once it has started running, press DISP/BACK.
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SU1870GB.book Page 90 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM SHOOTING MENU Setting the menu (➝p.81) Selecting light metering method ( PHOTOMETRY) Available Photography modes: N, M, <, > (> is set, and Intelligent Face Detection is off) Use this setting when the correct exposure cannot be obtained by the shooting conditions.
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SU1870GB.book Page 91 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM Setting the menu (➝p.81) Adjusting color balance (T WHITE BALANCE) Available Photography modes: N, M, <, > Adjust the color balance based on white to suit the color of the ambient light around the subject. AUTO CUSTOM WB NEW WB NOT CHANGE AUTO: Automatic adjustment ] : Select the white balance be using white paper to suit the shooting conditions.
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SU1870GB.book Page 92 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM SHOOTING MENU Setting the menu (➝p.81) N 25 ISO 100 OVER ---- Set the exposure compensation again, using a negative value (–) when [OVER] appears and a positive value (+) when [UNDER] appears (➝p.69). F-- - - Focusing the shot quickly ( HIGH-SPEED SHOOTING) Available Photography modes: All Use this mode to reduce the time required for focusing when pressing the shutter button down halfway. It is useful to avoid missing snapshot opportunities.
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SU1870GB.book Page 93 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM Setting the menu (➝p.81) Specifying focusing mode (H AF MODE) Available Photography modes: N, M, <, > (When the Intelligent Face Detection is off) MULTI When pressing the shutter button down halfway, the camera recognizes any strongly contrasting subject near the center of the screen and displays the AF frame over subject in focus.
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SU1870GB.book Page 94 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM SHOOTING MENU Setting the menu (➝p.81) AREA N 25 ISO 100 The camera changes the focusing position on the screen. Use this setting when composing the shot using a tripod and changing the focusing position. SELECT AF AREA 8/ 24 24/ 2006 10 10: 00 AM 60 F2. F2 8 Before moving Target point After moving B The AF frame appears in the location to which the target point was moved when you release (Onetouch AF).
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SU1870GB.book Page 95 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM Setting the menu (➝p.81) Adjust the image outline (hard/ soft) (G SHARPNESS) Available Photography modes: N, M, <, > Available Photography modes: N, M, <, > Use this setting to change the amount of light emitted by the flash to suit the photography conditions or to achieve a desired effect.
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SU1870GB.book Page 96 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM Setting the menu (➝p.81) SHOOTING MENU Photograph the same image with different exposure ( BRACKETING) Available Photography modes: N, M, <, > Use this setting to photograph the same image with different exposure settings. Bracketing shoots 3 continuous frames, one of which is correctly exposed while the remaining two are underexposed and overexposed respectively by a set amount.
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SU1870GB.book Page 98 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM Playback Information CAUTION Use this function to check the photography information. Hold down D to check the information. • Highlight warning 100-0002 100 0002 F ISO 400 1/60 F2.8 :STD STD :OFF OFF :AUTO AUTO :+1 When the image is overexposed, areas where white blooming has occurred flash black. Highlight warning 8/ 24 24/ 2006 10 10: 00 AM • 100-0002 100 0002 F ISO 400 1/60 F2.
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SU1870GB.book Page 99 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM Using p-MODE MENU (Playback)/PLAYBACK MENU Use these menus to play back photographed images. Setting the p-MODE MENU (Playback) Setting the PLAYBACK MENU A Set the camera to Playback mode (➝p.44). A Set the camera to Playback mode (➝p.44). PLAYBACK MENU MODE MENU B Press p to open the p-MODE MENU. ERASE IMAGE ROTATE PROTECT COPY VOICE MEMO TRIMMING B Press MENU/OK to open the PLAYBACK MENU. C Press n or o to select the menu.
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SU1870GB.book Page 100 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM p-MODE MENU (Playback) Setting automatic playback ( PLAYBACK) Use this mode to play back photographed images continuously. You can select type of image transition. MODE MENU PLAYBACK NORMAL PRINT ORDER (DPOF) NORMAL FADE-IN FADE-IN MULTIPLE CLOCK MEMO • To interrupt automatic playback, press MENU/OK. • Press p or q to advance or go back through the images when selecting NORMAL and FADE-IN. • The Auto power off function (➝p.
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SU1870GB.book Page 101 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM Setting the menu (➝p.99) DPOF set frame ( PRINT ORDER (DPOF)) You can specify the image, number of prints, with or without date of printing with a DPOF-compatible printer. WITH DATE / WITHOUT DATE Selecting WITH DATEE, E appears on the screen and the date will be imprinted on your prints. PRINT ORDER (DPOF DPOF) DPOF : 00009 Total number of prints MODE MENU WITH DATEE : The date will be imprinted on your prints.
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SU1870GB.book Page 102 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM p-MODE MENU (Playback) Setting the menu (➝p.99) MEMO Canceling DPOF setting MEMO A Press p to open the p-MODE MENU and press n or o to select PRINT ORDER (DPOF). B Press q. C Press n or o to select WITH DATE E or WITHOUT DATE and press MENU/OK to display the print order screen. D Press p or q to select the frame (file) with the DPOF setting you want to cancel. E Press o to set the number of prints to 0 (zero).
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SU1870GB.book Page 103 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM Setting the menu (➝p.99) Intelligent Face Detection PRINT ORDER (DPOF DPOF) DPOF : 00000 RESET ALL To cancel all DPOF settings: RESET DPOF OK? 00 SHEETS FACE COUNT FRAME SET YES CANCEL Select RESET ALL in the p-MODE MENU (➝p.101). Press MENU/OK. MEMO 100-0001 100- 0001 100 NN Advanced Features — Playback When DPOF settings are set to the images taking with the Intelligent Face Detection (➝p.
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SU1870GB.book Page 104 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM p-MODE MENU (Playback) Setting the menu (➝p.99) Z u PRINT ORDER (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 an xD-Picture Card. The recorded specifications include information on which frames are to be printed.
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SU1870GB.book Page 105 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM PLAYBACK MENU Setting the menu (➝p.99) Rotating the images ( IMAGE ROTATE) IMAGE ROTATE When shooting in the vertical position, the image appears horizontal on the screen. Use this mode to rotate an image and to display correct direction. Your camera calls images “frames”. CAUTION MEMO An image can be rotated only when playing back using FinePix S6000fd / FinePix S6500fd.
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SU1870GB.book Page 106 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM PLAYBACK MENU Intelligent Face Detection When shooting a person in a vertical position, press (Intelligent Face Detection) to rotate to display the correct direction. Setting the menu (➝p.99) Protecting the images ( PROTECT) Use this mode to prevent frames (files) from being accidentally erased. Your camera calls images “frames”.
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SU1870GB.book Page 107 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM Setting the menu (➝p.99) MEMO To stop the procedure midway SET ALL SET ALL OK? IT MAY TAKE A WHILE CANCEL YES CANCEL If the images are very large, protecting or unprotecting all the frames (files) may take some time. If you want to take a picture or record a movie during the procedure, press DISP/BACK. CAUTION RESET ALL The Format function erases all the frames (files), including protected frames (files) (➝p.130).
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SU1870GB.book Page 108 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM PLAYBACK MENU Setting the menu (➝p.99) Copying the images (V COPY) It is possible to transfer saved images between the internal memory and an xD-Picture Card. Your camera calls images “frames”. Copying one frame at a time (FRAME) COPY INTERNAL MEMORY CARD FRAME CARD INTERNAL MEMORY ALL FRAMES Z Selecting COPY YES CANCEL COPY INTERNAL MEMORY CARD CARD INTERNAL MEMORY A Press n or o to select FRAME. NEXT B Press MENU/OK.
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SU1870GB.book Page 109 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM Setting the menu (➝p.99) Copying all frames (ALL FRAMES) COPY OK? 100 - 0001 COPY INTERNAL MEMORY CARD FRAME CARD INTERNAL MEMORY ALL FRAMES YES CANCEL YES CANCEL D Press MENU/OK to copy the currently displayed frame (file). A Press n or o to select ALL FRAMES. B Press MENU/OK. MEMO To copy another frame (file), repeat steps C and D. When copying frames (files) is completed, press DISP/ BACK.
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SU1870GB.book Page 110 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM PLAYBACK MENU Setting the menu (➝p.99) Adding voice memos to the images ( VOICE MEMO) COPY ALL OK? IT MAY TAKE A WHILE 100 - 0001 YES CANCEL C Press MENU/OK to copy all the frames (files). CAUTION • When [\ MEMORY FULL] or [Y MEMORY FULL] appears on the screen, copying the data stops on the way. • When copying the image that has specified DPOF setting, the DPOF setting is not copied. Voice memos of up to 30 seconds can be added to still images.
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SU1870GB.book Page 111 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM Setting the menu (➝p.99) REC STANDBY START FINISH 30s CANCEL REC RECORDING 28s Remaining time Blinking red REC To record your comment: press MENU/OK. To rerecord the comment: press DISP/BACK. RE - REC MEMO • When the image already has a voice memo ERASE IMAGE ROTATE PROTECT COPY VOICE MEMO TRIMMING MEMO If you select an image that already has a voice memo, a screen appears in which you can select whether to rerecord the memo.
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SU1870GB.book Page 112 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM PLAYBACK MENU Setting the menu (➝p.99) Playing back voice memo Z Playing back voice memos Control A Press p or q to select an image file with a voice memo. # appears on the screen. B Press o to start playing back the voice memo. 15s STOP The playback time appears on the screen along with a progress bar. Playback begins. The voice memo stops when playback ends. Pause / Resume Pauses the voice memo during playback.
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SU1870GB.book Page 113 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM Setting the menu (➝p.99) Trimming the images ( TRIMMING) Adjusting volume of voice memos Volume can be adjusted while playing back voice memos. Use this mode to trim the required part of the photographed image. VOLUME 1 7 SET CANCEL B Press n or o to adjust the volume. C Press MENU/OK to confirm your selection. Camera starts to play back the voice memo. A Press p or q to select the trimming frame (file).
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SU1870GB.book Page 114 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM PLAYBACK MENU 2 Setting the menu (➝p.99) Specify trimming part of image. o button (Zoom out) TRIMMING TRIMMING n button (Zoom in) Navigation screen (Current displayed image) TRIMMING YES PANNING YES CANCEL PANNING YES B Press p or q to move to another part of the image. CANCEL Zoom bar A Press n or o to zoom in or out on an image. CANCEL C Press n, o, p, or q to display another part of the image.
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SU1870GB.book Page 115 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM Setting the menu (➝p.99) 3 Record the image. Check the saved image size and press MENU/OK. The trimmed image is added as a separate file in the final frame. Intelligent Face Detection TRIMMING TRIMMING YES MEMO 3 Printing at up to 6R (15.2 × 20.3 cm/6 × 8 in.) / A5 size 2 Printing at up to 4R (10.2 × 15.2 cm/4 × 6 in.
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SU1870GB.book Page 116 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM r Recording Movies Use this mode to record movies with sound. 1 2 Record movies. Set the camera to r Movie mode. 12s REC 999m12s Set the Mode dial to r. Fully pressed Press the shutter button down fully to start recording. During recording, lREC and a counter that shows the remaining time appear on the screen. STANDBY 999m13s 13s The available recording time appears on the screen.
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SU1870GB.book Page 117 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM Z Zooming the image Turn the zoom ring to zoom in or out during shooting. Refocus on the subject after zooming. STANDBY 999m13s 13s CHECK Recording movies • Specifications: Motion JPEG (➝p.181), Monaural sound • Quality selection method: % (640 × 480 pixels) $ (320 × 240 pixels) • Frame rate (➝p.
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SU1870GB.book Page 118 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM r Recording Movies Changing movie size Press p to open the p-MODE MENU. MODE MENU QUALITY 13s 26s MEMO • The quality setting is retained even when the camera is turned off or the mode setting is changed. • In r Movie mode, you cannot set the S (sensitivity) setting and FinePix COLOR setting. • See p.179 for information on recording times per xDPicture Card or internal memory. CAUTION A Press q. B Press n or o to change the setting.
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SU1870GB.book Page 119 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM w Playing Back Movies Setting the camera to w Playback mode (➝p.44) Z Playing back movies 100- 0006 100 Control Playback Description Playback begins. Playback stops when the end of the movie is reached. PLAY 8/ 24 24/ 2006 10 10:00 00 AM Pauses the movie during playback. Press o again to resume playback. Stop Stops playback. Press p or q while playback is stopped to go back to the previous file or advance to the next file respectively.
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SU1870GB.book Page 120 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM w Playing Back Movies MEMO If the subject of the shot is very bright, white vertical streaks or black horizontal streaks may appear in the image during playback. This is normal. Setting the camera to w Playback mode (➝p.44) Adjusting volume of movies Volume can be adjusted while playing back movies. VOLUME CAUTION • You may not be able to play back some movie files recorded on other cameras.
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SU1870GB.book Page 122 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM U SET-UP Using the SET-UP menu 1 Open the SET-UP menu. A Press MENU/OK to open the menu. B Press n or o to select U SET-UP. C Press q. 2 Change the page. SET - UP DATE / TIME BEEP VOLUME SHUTTER VOLUME PLAYBACK VOLUME LCD BRIGHTNESS FORMAT 3 Change the setting. SET - UP DATE / TIME BEEP VOLUME SHUTTER VOLUME PLAYBACK VOLUME LCD BRIGHTNESS FORMAT OFF A Press n or o to select the menu. B Press q.
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SU1870GB.book Page 123 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM How to use the SET-UP menu (➝p.122) SET-UP menu option Setting q Display Explanation Page IMAGE DISP. 1.5 SEC Sets the way for displaying the check image screen (photograph result) after taking a picture. The color tones in images recorded may differ from actual color. Play back the recorded images to check them. 125 FRAME NO.
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SU1870GB.book Page 124 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM U SET-UP How to use the SET-UP menu (➝p.122) Setting Display Factory default ENGLISH AUTO POWER OFF 5 MIN/2 MIN/OFF 2 MIN TIME DIFFERENCE Page Specifies the language used for screen display. 28 Sets the time of turning camera off when camera is not used. 130 Specifies the time difference settings. 131 N/I N BACKGROUND COLOR – – Specifies the colors of menu and background. DISCHARGE – – Discharges Ni-MH batteries.
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SU1870GB.book Page 125 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM How to use the SET-UP menu (➝p.122) IMAGE DISP. Use this setting to specify the way for displaying the check image screen (photograph result) after taking a picture. CONTINUOUS: The results are always displayed after you shoot. Press the MENU/OK to take another picture. 3 SEC/1.5 SEC: The image appears for about 3 or 1.5 seconds and is then recorded. ZOOM (CONTINUOUS): The image appears enlarged. Use this mode to check details of image.
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SU1870GB.book Page 126 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM U SET-UP MEMO • When ` quality setting is selected, the image cannot be enlarged. • Pressing DISP/BACK cancels the zoom setting. • This function is disabled when setting the continuous shooting. • This function is disabled when selecting in SCENE POSITION. Intelligent Face Detection Images taken with the Intelligent Face Detection (➝p.37). Press (Intelligent Face Detection) to alternate between the displayed faces.
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SU1870GB.book Page 127 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM How to use the SET-UP menu (➝p.122) CHECK FRAME NO. Frame number Use this function to specify whether frame numbers are assigned consecutively from previous numbers or begin again. 100 - 0001 File number A Directory number 8/ 24 24/ 2006 10 10: 00 AM B * Formatted xD-Picture Card or internal memory used for both A and B. RENEW : Pictures are stored on each xD-Picture Card beginning with a file number 0001.
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SU1870GB.book Page 128 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM U SET-UP CCD-RAW FOCUS CHECK Setting CCD-RAW to ON disables the signal processing functions (reconstituting the data received from the CCD as an image) performed on the camera. Consequently, this task must be performed on the PC. Use the bundled FinePixViewer software to perform the processing on a PC. Conversion using FinePixViewer also provides a simple way to create TIFF-format images. (Convertible file type will differ depending on your PC.
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SU1870GB.book Page 129 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM How to use the SET-UP menu (➝p.122) PLAYBACK VOLUME LCD BRIGHTNESS Use this function to adjust volume while playing back movie and voice memo. Use this function to adjust the screen brightness. LCD BRIGHTNESS VOLUME 0 7 SET SET CANCEL CANCEL A Press n or o to adjust the screen brightness. The indicator moves to the + to display the screen brightly or to the – to darken the screen. B Press MENU/OK to confirm the setting.
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SU1870GB.book Page 130 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM U SET-UP How to use the SET-UP menu (➝p.122) FORMAT AUTO POWER OFF Initialize (format) the xD-Picture Card or internal memory for use with the camera. When this function is active and the camera remains unused for 2 or 5 minutes, it turns camera off. Use this function when you want to get the maximum possible running time from your batteries.
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SU1870GB.book Page 131 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM How to use the SET-UP menu (➝p.122) TIME DIFFERENCE 2 Use this function when traveling to destinations in different time zones. This function sets a time difference relative to the date and time currently set. When this setting is enabled, the specified time difference is applied when pictures are taken. 1 Move to TIME DIFFERENCE screen.
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SU1870GB.book Page 132 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM U SET-UP How to use the SET-UP menu (➝p.122) CHECK Available time setting –23:45 to +23:45 (in 15-minute increments) MEMO N 25 ISO 100 8/ 24 24/ 2006 11 11:00 00 AM 60 F2. F2 8 In the time difference setting, when you change to the Photography mode, I and the date is displayed for 3 seconds, the date display turns yellow.
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SU1870GB.book Page 134 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM Connecting to a TV When connecting to a TV, images can be displayed on wider screen. Using Automatic playback function (➝p.100) together, you can have fun with folks. Plug the A/V cable (included) into the A/V OUT (Audio/Visual output) socket of the camera. A/V OUT socket Video (yellow) To terminals AC-5VX (sold separately) Audio (white) Plug the other end of the cable into the audio/video input socket on the TV.
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SU1870GB.book Page 135 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM Using the AC power adapter (sold separately) Always use a FUJIFILM AC Power Adapter AC-5VX (sold separately) (➝p.153). Use the AC power adapter to prevent losing power at inconvenient times, such as when downloading photographed images to your PC. You can take pictures and play back images without worrying about depleting the batteries. DC IN 5V socket • Only connect and disconnect the AC power adapter when the camera is off.
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SU1870GB.book Page 136 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM Connecting Camera Directly to Printer — PictBridge Function When a printer that supports PictBridge is available, images can be printed by connecting the camera directly to the PictBridge-compatible printer without a PC. B Connect the camera to a printer and turn the printer on. Set the Power switch to w to turn the camera on. “ USB” appears on the screen. USB Connecting to a printer A Connect the camera to your printer using the USB cable (mini-B).
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SU1870GB.book Page 137 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM Specifying images for printing (PRINT WITH DATE / PRINT WITHOUT DATE) PRINT THESE FRAMES TOTAL : 9 SHEETS PICTBRIDGE TOTAL : 00002 YES D Press MENU/OK again to download the data to the printer and start printing the specified number of prints. 02 SHEETS FRAME OK CANCEL SET MEMO A Press p or q to display the frame (file) for specifying PRINT setting. To specify more PRINT settings, repeat steps A and B.
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SU1870GB.book Page 138 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM Connecting Camera Directly to Printer — PictBridge Function Printing with DPOF setting (u PRINT DPOF) PRINT DPOF OK? TOTAL : 9 SHEETS PICTBRIDGE PRINT WITH DATE PRINT WITHOUT DATE PRINT DPOF YES CANCEL D Press MENU/OK again to download the data to the printer and start printing the specified frames (files) continuously. A Press DISP/BACK to open the menu. B Press n or o to select u PRINT DPOF.
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SU1870GB.book Page 139 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM MEMO MEMO PRINTING DPOF setting can be specified for images on internal memory. CAUTION CANCEL Press DISP/BACK to cancel the printing. Depending on the printer, the printing may not be canceled immediately or printing may stop midway through. When printing stops midway, briefly turn the camera off and then on again. Camera Connection Disconnecting the printer A Check that “PRINTING” is not displayed on the camera’s screen. B Turn the camera off.
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SU1870GB.book Page 140 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM Installation on a Windows PC Pre-installation checklist Z Hardware and software requirements To run this software, you must have the hardware and software described below. Check your system before you begin the installation.
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SU1870GB.book Page 141 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM Z Recommended system Operating System Windows XP CPU 2 GHz Pentium 4 or better recommended RAM 512 MB or better recommended Hard disk space 2 GB or better Display 1024 × 768 pixels or better, Highest (32 bit) Internet connection Broadband (ADSL, FTTH, CATV, etc.) CAUTION • Connect the camera directly to the PC using the USB cable (mini-B).
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SU1870GB.book Page 142 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM Installation on a Windows PC Do not connect the camera to your PC until the software installation is completed. 1 Install FinePixViewer as instructed in the Quick start guide. Installing other applications You may see messages for installing ImageMixer VCD2 LE for FinePix. Install this application as directed by the on-screen instructions. 2 Launching the installer manually A Double-click the “My Computer” icon.
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SU1870GB.book Page 143 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM Installation on a Mac OS X Pre-installation checklist Z Hardware and software requirements To run this software, you must have the hardware and software described below. Check your system before you begin the installation. Power Macintosh G3*2, PowerBook G3*2, Power Macintosh G4, iMac, iBook, Power Macintosh G4 Cube, PowerBook G4, Power Macintosh G5, MacBook, MacBook Pro, or Mac mini Operating System Mac OS X (compatible with version 10.3.9 to 10.4.
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SU1870GB.book Page 144 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM Installation on a Mac OS X 144 1 Turn your Macintosh on and start up Mac OS X. Do not launch any other applications. 2 When the bundled CD-ROM is loaded into the CD-ROM drive, the “FinePix” icon appears. Double-click the “FinePix” icon to open the “FinePix” volume window. 3 4 Double-click on “Installer for MacOSX”. The Installer setup dialog appears. Click the [Installing FinePixViewer] button.
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SU1870GB.book Page 145 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM 9 The ImageMixer VCD2 LE for FinePix installer automatically starts up and a window showing the installation progress appears (Installation may take several minutes). 10 The “FinePixViewer installation completed” 13 Select “Other...” from “When a camera is connected, open”. 14 Select “FPVBridge” from “FinePixViewer” folder in the “Applications” folder and click the [Open] button. message dialog appears. Then click exit button and close it.
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SU1870GB.book Page 146 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM Connecting to a PC By connecting the camera to a PC, your system can be expanded to fill a wide range of uses. Using “FinePixViewer” performs images saving, browsing and file management etc. AC-5VX (sold separately) MEMO 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 PC. ;USB socket (mini-B) Refer to Software Installation (➝p.
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SU1870GB.book Page 147 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM CAUTION D Set a PC. • FinePix S6000fd / FinePix S6500fd is compatible with PTP (Picture Transfer Protocol). A PTP-compatible camera is a camera which can recognize the PC and printer automatically when connected. • Always use the FUJIFILM AC Power Adapter AC-5VX (sold separately). If the camera suddenly loses power during data exchange, the xD-Picture Card or internal memory could be damaged.
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SU1870GB.book Page 148 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM Connecting to a PC Windows XP A The “Found New Hardware” help message appears in the bottom-right corner of your screen. This message will close when the settings are completed. No action is required. Disconnecting the camera 1 Windows Once the image has been saved, the window below appears (Save Image Wizard window). To disconnect the camera, click the [Remove] button. CAUTION This step is not required for subsequent connections.
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SU1870GB.book Page 149 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM 2 A Set the Power switch to OFF to turn the camera off. B Unplug the USB cable (mini-B) from the camera. Using FinePixViewer Mastering FinePixViewer For all information on FinePixViewer functions, refer to “How to Use FinePixViewer” in the Help menu for details. AC-5VX (sold separately) • What is explained in “How to Use FinePixViewer”... “How to Use FinePixViewer” covers a range of topics, including batch processing and ordering prints.
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SU1870GB.book Page 150 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM Connecting to a PC Uninstalling the software Only perform this operation when you no longer require the installed software or when the software was not installed correctly. E When the message appears, click the [OK] button. Check your selection carefully since the process cannot be canceled once you click the [OK] button. Windows A Check that the camera is not connected to the PC. B Quit all currently running applications.
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SU1870GB.book Page 152 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM System Expansion Option By using FinePix S6000fd / FinePix S6500fd together with other optional FUJIFILM products, your system can be expanded to fill a wide range of uses. Accessory availability may vary by country. Please check with your local Fujifilm representative to confirm product availability.
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SU1870GB.book Page 153 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM Accessories Guide Visit the FUJIFILM web site for the latest information on camera accessories. http://www.fujifilm.com/products/digital/index.html Accessory availability may vary by country. Please check with your local Fujifilm representative to confirm product availability.
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SU1870GB.book Page 154 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM Accessories Guide • CompactFlash™ Card Adapter DPC-CF Loading an xD-Picture Card into this adapter allows you to use the card as a CompactFlash card (Type s).
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SU1870GB.book Page 155 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM Overview of the Conversion Lens Z Wide Conversion Lens WL-FXS6 This accessory converts the focal length of your lens by 0.8 times (equal to a 22.4 mm wide-angle lens) without changing its F-stop value. Z Wide conversion lens specifications Magnification ×0.8 Lens configuration 3 lenses in 3 groups Shooting range approx. 40 cm (1.3 ft.) to infinity Dimensions ø95 mm (3.7 in.) × L37.5 mm (1.5 in.) Weight approx. 214 g (7.5 oz.
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SU1870GB.book Page 156 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM Using Your Camera Correctly Read this information and the “Safety Notes” (➝p.192), to make sure you use your camera correctly.
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SU1870GB.book Page 157 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM Power Supply and Batteries Applicable Batteries • In the camera, use AA-size alkaline or Ni-MH (nickelmetal hydride) rechargeable batteries. Do not use AA-size manganese or nickel-cadmium (NiCd) batteries in your FinePix S6000fd / FinePix S6500fd because the heat created by the batteries could damage the camera or cause it not to work. • The life of alkaline batteries varies between brands.
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SU1870GB.book Page 158 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM Power Supply and Batteries Using the AA-size Ni-MH batteries correctly • As a power source in digital cameras, AA-size Ni-MH batteries (referred to hereafter as Ni-MH batteries) are superior to alkaline batteries in several ways, such as allowing more shots to be taken with the camera. However, care must be taken with the way Ni-MH batteries are used if their original performance is to be maintained.
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SU1870GB.book Page 159 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM AC Power Adapter Discharging rechargeable batteries The Discharging rechargeable batteries function can only be used with Ni-MH batteries. The Discharging rechargeable batteries function should not be used with alkaline batteries as it will completely drain the battery charge.
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SU1870GB.book Page 160 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM Power Supply and Batteries To discharge rechargeable batteries: DISCHARGE SET - UP AUTO POWER OFF TIME DIFFERENCE BACKGROUND COLOR DISCHARGE VIDEO SYSTEM DISCHARGE OK? IT MAY TAKE A WHILE FOR DISCHARGING ENGLISH 2 MIN OK NTSC G Press q. A Set the Power switch to w to turn the camera on. B Press MENU/OK to display the menu on the screen. H Press MENU/OK. C Press n or o to select U SETUP. I Press p or q to select OK.
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SU1870GB.book Page 161 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM Notes on the xD-Picture Card™ and the Internal Memory Z Image Memory Card • This Image Memory Card is a new image recording media (xD-Picture Card) developed for digital cameras. The Image Memory Card consists of a semiconductor memory (NAND-type flash memory) to record digital image data. The recording process is electrically performed and enables erasure of existing image data as well as rerecording of new image data.
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SU1870GB.book Page 162 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM Notes on the xD-Picture Card™ and the Internal Memory • The xD-Picture Card may feel warm when it is removed from the camera after taking pictures. This is normal. • Do not put labels on the xD-Picture Card. Peeling labels can cause the camera not to work properly. Z Specifications Type Memory type Conditions for use MEMO • There are two types of xD-Picture Card: standard type and Type M (containing “M” in the model number, such as DPC-M1GB).
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SU1870GB.book Page 163 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM Warning Displays The table below lists the warnings that are displayed on the screen. Warning Displayed (Lit red) V (Blinking red) | Explanation There is a strong likelihood of camera shake because the shutter speed is slow. Use flash photography. A tripod may be recommended, depending on the scene and mode. The AF (autofocus) cannot work effectively. • If the image is too dark, take the picture at a distance of around 2 m (6.6 ft.
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SU1870GB.book Page 164 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM Warning Displays Warning Displayed Explanation • Wipe the contact area on the xD-Picture Card with a soft, dry cloth. It may be necessary to format the xD-Picture Card (➝p.130). If the message still appears, replace the xD-Picture Card. • Camera fault. • The xD-Picture Card is damaged. • Contact your FUJIFILM dealer. The internal memory or xD-Picture Card is full. Erase some images in internal memory or xDPicture Card (➝p.
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SU1870GB.book Page 165 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM Warning Displayed TOO MANY FRAMES Explanation • An attempt was made to erase a protected file. PROTECTED FRAME Remedy An attempt was made to show 5,000 or more image No more than 4,999 images can be shown by date by date sorting. sorting. • An attempt was made to add a voice memo to protected file. • An attempt was made to rotate a protected file. • Protected files cannot be erased. Remove the protection (➝p.106).
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SU1870GB.book Page 166 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM Warning Displays Warning Displayed COMMUNICATION ERROR Explanation • Check that the USB cable (mini-B) is connected correctly. • Check that your printer is turned on. Displayed for PictBridge. • Check that the printer is not out of paper or out of ink. • Turn the printer off briefly and then turn it back on. • Refer to the user manual supplied with your printer. Displayed for PictBridge. Check that the printer is not out of paper or out of ink.
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SU1870GB.book Page 168 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM Troubleshooting Z Getting ready Matters Problems Nothing happens when setting the Power switch to q or w. Batteries and power supply Batteries run out quickly. Possible causes Solutions Load new or fully charged batteries. The batteries are loaded backward. Load the batteries in the corrected direction. 20 The batteries cover or slot cover is not closed securely. Close the batteries cover or slot cover securely.
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SU1870GB.book Page 169 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM Z Setting menu etc. Matters Screen display Problems Screens are not displayed in English. Possible causes Solutions Page A language other than English is selected Select ENGLISH. in the setting in the SET-UP menu. 28 Z Shooting Matters Basic operations Problems No photograph is taken when pressing the shutter button. Possible causes Solutions Page The xD-Picture Card or internal memory is full.
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SU1870GB.book Page 170 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM Troubleshooting Matters Problems Possible causes Solutions Intelligent Face Detection Cannot set Intelligent Face Detection. The Shooting mode is set to ,, ., 8, , , or . Change the Shooting mode. Cannot set the camera to Macro (close-up) mode. The Shooting mode is set to m, ,, ., 8, , , , , or . Change the Shooting mode. Macro 54 54 The shutter button was pressed while the Wait until the charging is completed before flash was charging.
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SU1870GB.book Page 171 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM Matters Problems Possible causes Page Clean the lens. 156 { appeared when taking pictures. Check the focus on the subject and take pictures. 34, 39, 163 | appeared when taking pictures. It may cause camera shake. Hold the camera steadily. 36, 163 The image is blurred. Photographed images Solutions The lens is dirty.
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SU1870GB.book Page 172 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM Troubleshooting Z Playing back Matters Problems Possible causes The camera volume is set too low. Playing back movie / voice memo The camera does The microphone was blocked during not emit any shooting/recording. sound. There is something covering the speaker during playback. Erasing FRAME Some frames may be protected. does not erase the frame. Erasing Frame No.
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SU1870GB.book Page 173 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM Z Connecting Matters Problems Possible causes The camera is not connected to the TV correctly. Connecting to TV The included A/V cable was connected There is no image during movie playback. or sound on the “TV” is selected as the TV input. TV. The video output setting is incorrect. The TV image is black and white. PC does not Connecting to PC recognize the camera. Connecting to printer Cannot print with PictBridge.
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SU1870GB.book Page 174 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM Troubleshooting Z Others Matters Problems Possible causes Camera malfunction may be caused temporarily. Nothing happens when pressing the buttons on the The batteries have run out. camera. Solutions Page Briefly remove the batteries or disconnect the AC power adapter. Then reload the batteries or reconnect the AC power adapter and try again. 19, 20, 135, 159 Load new or fully charged batteries. 19, 21, 157 Camera operation etc.
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SU1870GB.book Page 175 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM Specifications System Model Digital camera FinePix S6000fd / FinePix S6500fd Effective pixels 6.3 million pixels CCD 1/1.7-inch Super CCD HR Storage media Internal memory (approx. 10 MB)/xD-Picture Card (16/32/64/128/256/512 MB/1 GB/2 GB) File format Still image: DCF-compliant Compressed: Exif ver.2.
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SU1870GB.book Page 176 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM Specifications System 176 Sensitivity AUTO/Equivalent to ISO 100/200/400/800/1600/3200 Photometry TTL 256-zones metering Multi, Spot, Average Exposure control Program AE (When using P mode : Program Shift is enabled)/Shutter priority AE/Aperture priority AE/ Manual exposure Scene position (NATURAL LIGHT), (NATURAL & d), m (PORTRAIT), , (LANDSCAPE), .
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SU1870GB.book Page 177 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM System White balance Automatic scene recognition/Preset (Fine, Shade, Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Warm White), Fluorescent (Cool White), Incandescent) /Custom Self-timer Approx. 2 sec./10 sec. Flash type Popping the flash up automatically Effective range: (S: AUTO): Wide-angle: approx. 60 cm-8.3 m (2.0 ft.-27.2 ft.) Telephoto: approx. 2.0 m-4.6 m (6.6 ft.-15.1 ft.) (Macro): Wide-angle: approx. 30 cm-2.0 m (1.0 ft.-6.6 ft.
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SU1870GB.book Page 178 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM Specifications Input/Output Terminal A/V OUT (Audio/Visual output) NTSC/PAL-type (with monaural sound) Digital input/output USB 2.
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SU1870GB.book Page 179 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM Z Standard number of available frames/recording time per xD-Picture Card and internal memory The number of available frames, recording time or file size varies slightly depending on the subjects photographed. Note also that the divergence between standard number of frames and the actual number of frames is greater for xD-Picture Cards with higher capacities. Quality setting Number of recorded pixels Image data size Internal memory (approx.
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SU1870GB.book Page 180 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM Specifications If you shoot using the xD-Picture Cards with model numbers containing “M” such as DPC-M1GB, movie recording time may be reduced if you repeatedly record and erase (frame erase) image files. In such a case, erase all frames or format the xD-Picture Card before use. Back up important frames (files) onto your PC or another media. * These specifications are subject to change without notice.
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SU1870GB.book Page 181 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM Explanation of Terms Deactivated batteries Leaving an Ni-MH battery unused in storage for a long period may cause a rise in the level of substances that inhibit current flow inside the battery and result in a dormant battery. A battery in this state is referred to as deactivated. Because current flow is inhibited in a deactivated Ni-MH battery, the battery’s original level of performance cannot be achieved. EV A number denotes Exposure Value.
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SU1870GB.book Page 182 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM Explanation of Terms White Balance Whatever the kind of the light, the human eye adapts to it so that a white object still looks white. On the other hand, devices such as digital cameras see a white subject as white by first adjusting the color balance to suit the color of the ambient light around the subject. This adjustment is called matching the white balance.
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SU1870GB.book Page 183 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM FUJIFILM Digital Camera Worldwide Network If you have technical questions or if you need repair service, ask the following local distributor. Please present the warranty card and your purchase receipt when you ask for repairs. Refer to the warranty card for conditions of the warranty. There is a case that repair and Technical support cannot be accepted for some models which your local distributor does not deal with.
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SU1870GB.book Page 184 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM FUJIFILM Digital Camera Worldwide Network Ecuador Importaciones Espacri Cia. Ltda. Technical support & Repair service Simón Bolivar 5-69 y Hno. Miguel - Cuenca TEL +593 783 5526 FAX +593 783 3157 portiz@fujifilm.com.ec Mexico Fujifilm de Mexico, S.A. de C.V. Technical support Repair service Av. Ejercito Nacional 351, Col. Granada 11520 Mexico, D.F. TEL (52-55) 5263-5566 / 68 FAX (52-55) 5254-1508 jlgiraud1@fujifilm.com.mx Paraguay Errece S.R.L.
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SU1870GB.book Page 185 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM Cyprus Doros Neophytou CAMERA REPAIRS Technical support & Repair service 28B, Agiou Demetriou, Acropoli, Nicosia TEL 35722314719 FAX 35722515562 dorosn@logosnet.cy.net Czech Republic Fujifilm Cz., s.r.o. Technical support U nakladoveho nadrazi 2/1949, 130 00 Praha 3 TEL 00420 234 703 411 FAX 00420 234 703 489 fricman@fujifilm.
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SU1870GB.book Page 186 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM FUJIFILM Digital Camera Worldwide Network Malta Ciancio (1913) Co.Ltd. Technical support & Repair service Fuji Tech Centre, Ciancio House, Cannon Road, Qormi, QRM05 TEL 0356-21-480500 FAX 0356-21-488328 info@fujifilm.com.mt Netherlands Fujifilm Nederland BV Technical support Repair service Hoogstraat 39, 3011 PE, Rotterdam, The Netherlands TEL 010-2812345 FAX 010-2812334 fuji@fujifilm.
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SU1870GB.book Page 187 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM Sweden Fujifilm Sverige AB Technical support Repair service Switzerland / Lichtenstein Fujifilm (Switzerland) AG Technical support & Repair service Turkey Fujifilm Turkiye Sinfo A.S. Technical support Repair service U.K. Ukraine MIDDLE EAST Iran Israel Fuji Photo Film (UK) Ltd.
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SU1870GB.book Page 188 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM FUJIFILM Digital Camera Worldwide Network Syria Al-Shahbandar P.O. Box:31180 Damascus SYRIA TEL + 963 11 2218049 FAX + 963 11 44673456 f.t.c@Net.SY Al-cheikh Taha P.O. Box: 6171 Aleppo SYRIA TEL + 963 21 4641903 FAX + 963 21 4641907 filmtradin@Net.SY P. O. Box 2144, Saleh Bin Lahej Building, Al Garhoud, Deira, Dubai TEL + 971-4-2823700 FAX + 971-4-2828382 photography@grandstores.ae U.A.E.
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SU1870GB.book Page 189 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM ASIA Hong Kong Fuji Photo Products Co., Ltd. Technical support & Repair service 8/F.,TSUEN WAN IND. CENTRE, 220 TEXACO RD., TSUEN WAN, HONG KONG TEL (852)2406 3287 FAX (852)2408 3130 rsd@chinahkphoto.com.hk Indonesia PT Modern Photo Tbk Technical support & Repair service Jl.Matraman Raya 12, Jakarta Timur 13150 TEL +62 021 2801000 FAX +62 021 8581620+62 021 2801012 kmr-srv@moderngroup.co.id Malaysia Fuji Photo Film (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.
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SU1870GB.book Page 192 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM Safety Notes • Make sure that you use your FinePix S6000fd / FinePix S6500fd camera correctly. Read these Safety Notes and your Owner’s Manual carefully before use. • After reading these Safety Notes, store them in a safe place.
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SU1870GB.book Page 193 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM WARNING Do not change, heat or unduly twist or pull the connection cord and do not place heavy objects on the connection cord. These actions could damage the cord and cause a fire or electric shock. • If the cord is damaged, contact your FUJIFILM dealer. Do not place the camera on an unstable surface. This can cause the camera to fall or tip over and cause injury. Never attempt to take pictures while in motion.
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SU1870GB.book Page 194 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM Safety Notes WARNING When discarding or storing batteries, cover the battery terminals with insulation tape. Contact with other metallic objects or batteries could cause the batteries to ignite or burst. Keep xD-Picture Cards out of the reach of small children. Because xD-Picture Cards are small, they can be swallowed by children. Be sure to store xD-Picture Cards out of the reach of small children.
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SU1870GB.book Page 195 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM CAUTION When you are cleaning the camera or you do not plan to use the camera for an extended period, remove the batteries and disconnect and unplug the AC power adapter. Failure to do so can cause a fire or electric shock. When charging ends, unplug the charger from the power socket. Leaving the charger plugged into the power socket can cause a fire. Using a flash too close to a person’s eyes may temporarily affect the eyesight.
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SU1870GB.book Page 196 Monday, August 14, 2006 2:35 AM 26-30, Nishiazabu 2-chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-8620, Japan http://www.fujifilm.