FujiFilm FinePix F410 manual

BL00258-201 ( 1 ) Getting Ready Using the Camera Advanced Features Settings Software Installation Camera Connection[...]

2 3 W arning For customers in the U.S.A. Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE FCC Statement This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions : ( 1 ) This device may not cause harmful interference, and ( 2 ) this device must accept any interference received, including inte[...]

4 5 QUALITY SETTINGS IN STILL PHOTOGRAPHY ( q ) MODE .................... 43 QUALITY SETTINGS IN MOVIE ( T ) MODE ...... 44 f SENSITIVITY ................................................... 45 FinePix COLOR .................................................... 47 i HOW TO SPECIFY PRINT OPTIONS ( DPOF ) ... 48 ª DPOF ALL RESET ......................[...]

6 7 Preface ■ Test Shots Prior to Photography For particularly important photographs ( such as weddings and overseas trips ) , always take a test photograph and view the image to make sure that the camera is functioning normally. h Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd. cannot accept liability for any incidental losses ( such as the cost of photography or the[...]

8 9 Shutter button Flash ( P .34 ) Self-timer lamp ( P .58 ) P ow er switch ( P. 1 5 ) ( USB ) sock et Cradle connection sock et ( P .101, 105 ) DC IN 5V ( power input ) sock et ( P .14 ) Speaker ( P .80 ) Lens/Lens cov er Viewfinder window Microphone Flash control sensor Attaching the strap 1 2 Nomenclature ✽ Refer to the pages in parentheses fo[...]

11 1 10 Nomenclature ( Sample display ) Macro ( close-up ) Self-Timer Continuous shooting White balance Sensitivity ( Only display ed f or 8 00 ) Number of remaining shots Camera shake w arning AF warning Battery level w arning Battery level w arning Quality mode EV ( Exposure compensation ) AF frame Flash Still photograph y mode Zoom bar Zoom bar [...]

12 13 1 LOADING THE BA TTERY AND xD - Picture Card TM Indicator Battery release catch 0 1 0 4 1 Slide the battery cover out to open it. 2 Hold the battery so that the arrow markings are aligned. 3 Use your finger to pull the battery release catch in the direction shown and insert the battery. 4 Check that the battery is locked in place. ● ! Do no[...]

DC IN 5V socket 14 15 1 CHARGING THE BA TTERY Check that the camera is switched off. Plug the AC power adapter connector into the DC IN 5V socket on the camera and then plug the adapter itself into the main power outlet. The self timer lamp lights ( blue ) and battery charging begins. When charging is completed, the self-timer lamp switches off. A [...]

17 1 16 SETTING THE DA TE AND TIME 3 4 0 1 0 2 ● ! You cannot set the seconds. 1 Press “ d ” or “ c ” to select Year, Month, Day, Hour or Minute. 2 Press “ a ” or “ b ” to set the number. Once you have set the date and time, press the “ MENU/OK ” button. Pressing the “ MENU/OK ” button switches the camera to Photography or[...]

19 1 18 ◆ Checking the remaining battery charge ◆ ● ! The above estimates are for the still photography modes. In Playback mode, the transition from “ X ” to “ C ” may take less time. ● ! When the battery runs flat, the “ C ” is displayed and the camera automatically stops operating. When this occurs, the camera may continue ope[...]

21 2 20 In the Owner ’ s Manual, black triangles are used to indicate up, down ( , ) and left, right ( , ) respectively. ◆ Con ventions used in the Owner ’ s Manual ◆ Main actions performed b y “ ( ) ” , “ ( ) ” , “ ” and “ ” When the Mode switch is set to “ ” : Sets the flash ( ) . Switches Macro ( ) on and off. When th[...]

ON 23 2 22 SHOOTING STILL IMAGES ( | AUTO MODE ) U MODE Turn the camera on and set the Mode switch to “ U ” . When you are taking shots using the viewfinder, you can make the battery last longer by pressing the “ DISP ” button to switch the LCD monitor off. h Photography range : Approx. 60 cm ( 2 ft. ) to infinity ● ! Cannot switch the LC[...]

25 2 24 6 5 ３３ ３３ AF frame AF frame LCD monitor Viewfinder Using the viewfinder or LCD monitor, frame your shot so that the subject fills the entire AF ( Auto Focus ) frame. ● ! If your subject is not in the center of the picture, use AF/AE lock to take the picture ( ➡ P.29 ) . When you are using the viewfinder to take a picture at a di[...]

Bebeep 27 2 26 ■ Viewfinder Lamp Display ✽ Detailed warning messages are displayed on the LCD monitor ( ➡ P.119 - 121 ) . Display Status Lit green Ready to shoot. Blinking green AF/AE operating or camera shake /AF warning ( ready to shoot ) . Blinking green and orange alternately Recording data to the xD - Picture Card ( ready to shoot ) . Li[...]

29 2 28 USING AF / AE LOCK q MODE In a shot with this type of composition, the subjects (two people in this case) are not in the AF frame. If the shot is taken at this point, the subjects will not be in focus. Move the camera slightly so that one of the subjects in the AF frame. 1 ３３ ３３ 2 １／５００ Ｆ２．８ １／５００ Ｆ[...]

LCD monitor ON Framing Guideline displayed LCD monitor OFF 31 2 30 FRAMING GUIDELINE FUNCTION q MODE You can select the Framing Guideline function in the “ q ” still photography mode. The LCD monitor display changes each time you press the “ DISP ” button. Press the “ DISP ” button until “ Framing Guideline ” appears. ● ! The fram[...]

33 2 32 e MACRO ( CLOSE - UP ) PHOTOGRAPHY q MODE Selecting Macro mode allows you to take close - up shots. ● Effective Photography Range : Approx. 10 cm to 80 cm (4 in to 31 in.). Also, set the flash functions according to the given circumstances. For subjects closer than 30 cm ( 1.0 ft. ) , the flash mode should be set to Suppressed Flash ( ➡[...]

35 2 34 n Red - Eye Reduction Use this mode to ensure that the subject ’ s eyes appear natural when photographing people in low-light conditions. The flash fires a pre-flash just before the picture is taken and then fires again to take the actual picture. I Forced Flash Use this mode to photograph backlit scenes, such as a subject against a windo[...]

37 2 36 VIEWING YOUR IMAGES ( PLA YBACK ) w MODE Fast Forwarding Images 1 Set the Mode switch to “ Q ” . 2 You can press the “ d ” or “ c ” to move forward and backward respectively through your images. ● ! When you set the Mode switch to “ Q ” , the last image shot is displayed. ● ! If the lens is extended during playback, the [...]

39 2 38 PLA YBACK ZOOM w MODE 1 2 0 2 0 3 0 1 Pressing the “ a ( P ) ” or “ b ( { ) ” during single - frame playback zooms in ( enlarges ) or out on a still image. When you use this function, a zoom bar is displayed. On - screen help is also displayed at the bottom of the screen. h Zoom scales : ~ 2816 × 2120 pixel images : Max. 17.6 × ` [...]

41 2 40 ERASING SINGLE FRAME w MODE 1 1 Set the Mode switch to “ w ” . 2 Press the “ MENU/OK ” button to display the Menu screen on the LCD monitor. Select “ FRAME ” in the “ p ” ERASE menu and press the “ MENU/OK ” button. See P.68 for more information on “ ALL FRAMES ” . 2 0 1 0 2 ● ! To revert to image playback without [...]

43 3 ● ! The numbers to the right of each setting show the number of available shots. ● ! When you change the image quality, the number of available shots also changes. ● ! The quality setting is retained even if you switch the camera off or change the Mode switch setting. ● ! See P.44 for information on the image quality setting for Movie [...]

45 3 44 1 Press “ g ” to select the “ f ” setting and then press “ f ” to change the setting. 2 Press the “ MENU/OK ” button to confirm the setting. h Settings : 200 ( standard ) , 400, 800 1 Slide the Power switch to the side to turn the camera on. 2 Set the Mode switch to “ q ” . 3 Press the Photo mode ( _ ) button. ● ! In ?[...]

47 3 46 0 1 0 2 FinePix COLOR _ PHOTO MODE STILL IMAGE / MOVIE ● ! In “ T ” Movie mode, you cannot set the “ FinePix COLOR ” setting. ● ! The “ FinePix COLOR ” setting is retained even if you switch the camera off or change the Mode switch setting. ● ! The quality setting is retained even if you switch the camera off or change the[...]

49 3 48 2 Press “ d ” or “ c ” to select “ i ” 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. This s[...]

51 3 50 3 4 0 1 0 2 5 1 Press “ d ” or “ c ” to display the frame for which you want to specify DPOF settings. 2 Press “ f ” to set a value up to 99 as the number of copies of the frame to be printed. To specify more DPOF settings, repeat steps 1 and 2 . ● ! You can order prints of up to 999 image frames on the same xD - Picture Card [...]

53 3 52 ª DPOF ALL RESET _ PHOTO MODE PLAYBACK 1 Slide the Power switch to the side turn the camera on. 2 Set the Mode switch to “ w ” . 3 Press the Photo mode ( _ ) button. 1 Press “ d ” or “ c ” to select “ ª ” DPOF ALL RESET. 2 Press the “ MENU/OK ” button. 3 2 0 1 0 2 3 A confirmation screen appears. To reset all the DPOF [...]

55 3 54 PHOTOGRAPHY MENU OPERA TION / PHOTOGRAPHY MENU OPTIONS 1 Press the “ MENU/OK ” button to display the menu. 2 Press “ d ” or “ c ” to select the menu item and “ a ” or “ b ” to change the setting. 3 Press the “ MENU/OK ” button to confirm the selection. 1 0 1 0 3 0 2 Photography Menu Operation 1 2 0 3 0 1 0 2 1 Press [...]

Bebeep 57 3 56 Beep ３３ ３３ 1 2 0 1 0 2 0 3 Use self-timer photography for shots such as group photos where the photographer is included in the shot. This mode can be selected in the “ | ” , “ W ” still photogaphy modes. When you set the self-timer to “ ON ” , “ = ” appears on the LCD monitor. In this mode, a timer runs for ro[...]

59 3 58 ● ! The focus and exposure are determined for the first frame and cannot be changed during shooting. ● ! If there is insufficient available space on the xD - Picture Card to take the maximum number of continuous shots, the number of shots that can be recorded is taken. ● ! “ ¨ ” appears on the LCD monitor during shooting. ● ! Y[...]

61 3 60 Use the Brightness setting to obtain the optimum image brightness ( exposure ) when the subject is much brighter or darker than the background. h Compensation range – 2.1 to + 1.5 EV ( 13 levels in 0.3 EV increments ) See P.125 for more information on EV. ● ! The Brightness setting is disabled in the following situations : • When the [...]

63 3 62 T SHOOTING MOVIES MOVIE MODE 1 Set the Mode switch to “ T ” . This mode allows you to shoot movies up to 120 seconds ( at the # setting ) or 480 seconds ( at the $ setting ) with sound. ( See P.44 for information on image quality settings. ) h Specification : Motion JPEG ( ➡ P.125 ) # ( 320 × 240 pixels ) $ ( 160 × 120 pixels ) Fram[...]

65 3 64 5 6 ● ! Once the remaining time runs out, movie recording automatically stops and the movie is stored on the xD - Picture Card . During shooting, a timer in the top - right corner of the LCD monitor counts down the remaining time. ● ! After you have shot a movie, it may take roughly 30 seconds to record the movie on an xD - Picture Card[...]

67 3 66 Plays the movie. The movie automatically stops when playback ends. Playback Control Description Pauses the movie during playback. Press this button again to resume playback. Pause / Resume Stops playback. ✽ Press “ d ” or “ c ” while movie playback is stopped to go back to the previous file or advance to the next file respectively[...]

69 3 68 1 Press “ a ” or “ b ” to select “ FRAME ” , “ ALL FRAMES ” or “ BACK ” . 2 Press “ MENU/OK ” button to confirm your selection. 0 1 0 2 BACK Returns to playback without erasing any files. FRAME Erases only the selected file. ALL FRAMES Erases all unprotected files. You should copy important files that you do not want[...]

71 3 70 1 0 1 0 2 Protection is a setting that prevents images from being accidentally erased. However, “ FORMAT ” erases all images ( ➡ P.85 ) . 2 1 Set the Mode switch to “ w ” . 2 Press the “ MENU/OK ” button to display the menu screen. Press “ d ” or “ c ” to select “ k ” PROTECT. k PROTECTING IMAGES FRAME / SET ALL / [...]

73 3 72 FRAME 0 1 0 2 1 Press “ d ” or “ c ” to select the file to be protected. 2 Press the “ MENU/OK ” button to protect the file currently displayed. To protect another file, repeat steps 1 and 2 . To finish protecting files, press the “ BACK ” button. To remove the protection, press the “ MENU/OK ” button again. 1 2 1 Press [...]

75 3 74 r RECORDING VOICE MEMOS PLAYBACK MENU 2 0 3 0 1 0 2 1 ● ! In some cases, it may not be possible to attach voice memos to images ( still images ) shot on cameras other than the FinePix F410. ● ! Voice memos cannot be added to movies. 0 1 0 2 1 Set the Mode switch to “ w ” . 2 Press “ d ” or “ c ” to select the image ( still i[...]

77 3 76 5 If you select an image that already has a voice memo, a screen appears in which you can select whether or not to rerecord the caption. When you have recorded 30 seconds of comment, the “ ∑ ” message appears on the LCD monitor. To finish : Press the “ MENU/OK ” button. To re - record your comment : Press the “ BACK ” button. [...]

79 3 78 The voice memo automatically stops when playback ends. Playback Control Description Pauses the voice memo during playback. Press this button again to resume playback. Pause/Resume Stops playback. ✽ Press “ d ” or “ c ” while voice memo playback is stopped to go back to the previous file or advance to the next file respectively. St[...]

81 4 80 1 Press “ d ” or “ c ” to adjust the monitor brightness or the volume. 2 Press the “ MENU/OK ” button to confirm the new setting. 3 0 1 0 2 1 Set the Mode switch to “ w ” . 2 Press the “ MENU/OK ” button to display the menu on the screen. 0 1 0 2 2 1 Press “ d ” or “ c ” to select “ g ” OPTION and then press [...]

83 4 82 ■ SET - UP Menu Options Settings Display Explanation Factory Default 1 Press “ a ” or “ b ” to select a menu option and then press “ d ” or “ c ” to change the setting. 2 Press “ c ” or the “ MENU/OK ” button for “ FORMAT ” , “ DATE/TIME ” and “ q RESET ” . The options in the SET – UP screen can be sp[...]

85 4 84 FORMA T SET – UP POWER SA VE SET – UP Formatting erases protected files also. Formatting erases all files, including protected files. Initialize the xD - Picture Card for use in the camera. 1 Use “ d ” or “ c ” to select “ YES ” . 2 Pressing the “ MENU/OK ” button erases all the files and initializes the xD - Picture Car[...]

87 5 86 5 Software needed f or playing bac k movies, etc. Used when you open RA W files that were photographed on cameras that support the RAW file f ormat. Launches the FinePixViewer software when a camera is connected. Software used to read PDF-f ormat documents on a personal computer . This software is needed to read the User’ s Guides for Fin[...]

89 5 88 i Connect the camera directly to the computer using the special USB cable. The software may not operate correctly if you use an extension cable or connect the camera via a USB hub. i If your computer has more than one USB port, the camera can be connected to either port. i Push the USB connector fully into the socket to ensure that it is se[...]

91 5 90 1 . You may see messages for installing QuickTime, NetMeeting, ImageMixer VCD for FinePix and WINASPI. Install these applications as directed by the on-screen instructions. The installation screens for these applications are displayed as required. 2. After you restart your PC, install DirectX as directed by the on-screen instructions and th[...]

93 5 92 INST ALLA TION ON A Mac OS 8.6 TO 9.2 ■ Enable File Exchange Check whether File Exchange is active. To use an xD-Picture Card that is supported by the camera, the File Exchange utility supplied with Mac OS must be running. 1 . Switch on your Macintosh and start up Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2. ● ! Do not connect the camera to your Macintosh until [...]

95 5 94 8 . After you restart your Macintosh, the “ FinePixViewer installation completed ” message appears. Click “ Using FinePixViewer ” to view the basic FinePixViewer functions. 9 . To install Acrobat Reader, click “ Install Acrobat Reader ” . ✽ ✽ You should install Adobe Systems ’ Acrobat Reader software to read the FinePixVie[...]

97 5 96 4. Click the “” icon. 5. Enter the administrator name and password. Then click the [ OK ] button. 6. Click the [ Continue ] button. 7. Quit any other programs that are running and then click the [ Continue ] button. 8. Click the [ Continue ] button in the “ Software License Agreement ” window. Only FinePixViewer is installed on Mac [...]

99 6 98 9. Select the Mac OS X startup disk as the installation destination and click the [ Continue ] button. 10 . Click the [ Install ( upgrade )] button. 11 . When you have completed the installation, click the [ Restart ] button. INST ALLA TION ON A Mac OS X ■ DSC ( Mass storage device ) Mode This mode provides a simple way to read images fro[...]

101 6 100 DC IN 5V socket Always use a FUJIFILM AC Power Adapter AC - 5VW/AC - 5VS/AC - 5VHS ( ➡ P.7, 110 ) . Use the AC power adapter to avoid losing power at inconvenient times, such as when you are downloading photographed images to your computer. Using the AC power adapter also allows you to take pictures and play back images without worrying[...]

103 6 102 i When the camera and computer are exchanging data, the self timer lamp blinks and the viewfinder lamp blinks alternately green and orange. i “ • DSC ” appears on the screen. i Power Save is disabled when the camera is connected to a USB port. ✽ Before replacing the xD - Picture Card , always disconnect the camera from the PC usin[...]

105 6 104 1 1. Quit all applications ( FinePixViewer etc. ) that are using the camera. 2. Check that the viewfinder lamp is lit green ( the camera is not communicating with the PC ) . Perform the steps shown below before you switch the camera off. This procedure differs depending on the operating system software ( or PC ) you are using. No PC opera[...]

107 6 106 USING FinePixViewer ■ Example : Looking up slide shows 1. Click “ How to Use FinePixViewer ” in the FinePixViewer Help menu. 2. Search for relevant articles by clicking the corresponding items in the Help “ Bookmarks ” or “ Contents ” . Here, click “ Viewing Slide Shows ” . 3. The “ Viewing Slide Shows ” information [...]

109 108 ● ! Only perform this operation when you no longer require the installed software or when the software was not installed correctly. ■ Uninstalling Mass Storage Driver and PC Camera Driver 1. Check that the camera is not connected to your Macintosh. 2 . Drag all the files that begin with “ USB04CB... ” to the Trash. 3. Restart your M[...]

111 110 Accessories Guide e The optional accessories ( sold separately ) can make taking pictures with the FinePix F410 even easier. For information on how to attach and use the accessories, refer to the instructions provided with the accessory used. Visit the FUJIFILM web site for the latest information on camera accessories. http://home.fujifilm.[...]

113 112 Notes on Using Y our Camera Correctly ■ Places to Avoid Do not store or use the camera in the following types of locations : h In the rain or in very humid, dirty or dusty places h In direct sunlight or in places subject to extreme temperature rises, such as in a closed car in summer h Extremely cold places h Places subject to strong vibr[...]

115 114 Notes on the Power Supply h Do not recharge the battery with chargers other those specified. h Dispose of used batteries promptly. To avoid damaging the battery or shortening its life, observe the following : h Do not drop the battery or otherwise subject it to strong impacts. h Do not immerse the battery in water. To ensure that you obtain[...]

117 116 ■ Image Memory Card h 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 w[...]

119 118 W arning Displays (Lit red) (Blinking red) The camera battery is low or completely out of charge. Charge the battery or replace with a fully charged battery. No xD - Picture Card is loaded. Insert an xD - Picture Card . i The xD - Picture Card contact area is soiled. i The xD - Picture Card is damaged. i The xD - Picture Card format is inco[...]

The frame number has reached 999 – 9999. If you reset the frame number and take pictures using a formatted xD - Picture Card , the frame numbers start from 100 - 0001. Sequential frame numbering should then be used for subsequent shots. 121 120 Camera malfunction or fault. i Switch the camera on again, taking care not to touch the lens. i Switch [...]

123 122 No photograph is taken when the shutter button is pressed. i The xD - Picture Card is damaged. i The Auto Power Off function has switched the camera off. i The battery is exhausted. i Load a new xD - Picture Card . i Switch the camera on. i Load a new fully charged battery. Troubleshooting Possible causes Solutions Can only select “ Suppr[...]

125 124 Explanation of T erms DPOF : Digital Print Order Format DPOF is a format used for recording information on a storage media ( image memory card, etc. ) that allows you to specify which of the frames shot using a digital camera are printed and how many prints are made of each image. EV : A number that denotes Exposure Value. The EV is determi[...]

127 126 Specifications Quality Image Data Size DPC - 16 ( 16MB ) DPC - 32 ( 32MB ) DPC - 64 ( 64MB ) 33 68 137 122 247 497 1.5MB 780KB 470KB 130KB ~ 6M ` 3M DPC - 128 ( 128MB ) DPC - 256 ( 256MB ) 86 173 43 21 10 162 325 81 40 19 275 550 997 1997 Number of recorded pixels 2816 × 2120 2048 × 1536 640 × 480 Movie 1 1M ! 0.3M Approx. 26.8 min. Appr[...]

129 128 ✽ These specifications are subject to change without notice. ✽ The LCD monitor on your digital camera is manufactured using advanced high-precision technology. Even so, small bright points and anomalous colors ( particularly around text ) may appear on the monitor. These are normal display characteristics and do not indicate a fault wit[...]

131 130 W ARNING W ARNING Do not modify, 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. h If the cord is damaged, contact your FUJIFILM dealer. Do not place the camera on an unstable surface. This can cause the camera to [...]

133 132 CAUTION CAUTION Do not cover or wrap the camera or the AC power adapter in a cloth or quilt. This can cause heat to build up and distort the casing or cause a fire. When you are cleaning the camera or you do not plan to use the camera for an extended period, remove the battery and disconnect and unplug the AC power adapter. Failure to do so[...]

135 134 IMPORTANT Be sure to read this page before using theSoftware. NOTICE BEFORE OPENING THE PACKAGE OF CD - ROM PROVIDED BY FUJI PHOTO FILM CO., LTD., PLEASE READ THIS END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT CAREFULLY. ONLY IF YOU DO AGREE TO THIS AGREEMENT, YOU WILL BE ABLE TO USE THE SOFTWARE RECORDED ON THE CD-ROM. BY OPENING THE PACKAGE, YOU ACCEPT AND [...]

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