FujiFilm F610 manual

This manual will show you how to use your FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA FinePix F610 correctly. Please follow the instructions carefully. BL00271-201 ( 1 ) Getting Ready Using the Camera Advanced Features Software Installation Settings Viewing Images[...]

3 2 EC Declaration of Conformity W arning We Name : Fuji Photo Film ( Europe ) G.m.b.H. Address : Heesenstrasse 31 40549 Dusseldorf, Germany declare that the product Product Name: FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA FinePix F610 Manufacture’s Name: Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd. Manufacture’s Address: 26 - 30, Nishiazabu 2 - chome, Minato - ku, Tokyo 106 - 8620[...]

4 5 Getting Ready Using the Camera Advanced Features Settings Software Installation Viewing Images Contents LOADING THE BATTERY AND THE MEDIA .................................................................................................. 10 Compatible Batteries .....................................................................................[...]

7 6 Accessories included h NP-40 Rechargeable Battery (1) Soft case included h 16 MB, xD-Picture Card™ (1) Included with: Anti-static case (1) h Strap (1) h Picture Cradle (1) h AC-5VW AC Power Adapter (1 set) h A/V cable for the FinePix F610 (1) (approx. 1.2 m (3.9 ft.)) h USB cable (included) with Noise Suppression core (1) h CD-ROM: Software f[...]

9 8 Attaching the strap Example of LCD Monitor Text Display Examples of Display panel Text Display Attach the strap as shown in 1 and 2 . 0 1 0 2 Flash (P .45) Microphone DC IN 5V (power input) socket (P .84, 85, 88) Viewfinder window Shutter button Self-timer lamp (P .50) Flash control sensor Lens (Lens cover) Programmed Auto (P .40) Manual (P .43[...]

11 Getting Ready 10 LOADING THE BA TTERY AND THE MEDIA 1 Getting Ready Compatible Batteries Use only the special Rechargeable Battery NP-40. The use of other brands of rechargeable battery could cause faults or damage to the camera. h Rechargeable Battery NP-40 (1) ● ! The battery is not fully charged at shipment and must be fully charged before [...]

13 Getting Ready 12 CHARGING THE BA TTERY CHECKING THE REMAINING BA TTERY CHARGE DC IN 5V (power input) socket 1 2 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 begin[...]

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Ｌ Ｃ Ｄ Ｌ Ｃ Ｄ Ｏ Ｐ Ｔ Ｉ Ｏ Ｎ Ｏ Ｐ Ｔ Ｉ Ｏ Ｎ Ｓ Ｅ Ｔ − Ｕ Ｐ Ｓ Ｅ Ｔ − Ｕ Ｐ 17 Getting Ready 16 SELECTING THE LANGUAGE 1 1 Press the “ MENU/OK ” button to display the menu screen. 2 Press “ a ” , “ b ” , “ d ” or “ c ” to select “ SET – UP ” from the “ F ” OPTION menu. 3 Pres[...]

19 Getting Ready 18 SETTING UP AND USING THE FinePix F610 CRADLE CP-FX610 Pressing the POWER switch on the cradle switches the camera on. This initiates the connection to the computer. See P.84 for details. ● ! Install the software first. Before you connect the cradle to your computer, refer to section 5 of the Owner ’ s Manual. Connecting to a[...]

21 Using the Camera 20 ＳＥＬＦ−ＴＩＭＥＲ ＳＥＬＦ−ＴＩＭＥＲ ＯＦＦ ＯＦＦ ＳＥＬＦ−ＴＩＭＥＲ ＳＥＬＦ−ＴＩＭＥＲ ＯＦＦ ＯＦＦ Press this button to stop a procedure midway through. Y ou can use this button to select the LCD monitor display . Photography: Switches the LCD monitor on and off[...]

１Ｍ １Ｍ 33 AUTO AUTO OFF OFF ＩＳＯ Ｉ Ｓ Ｏ ２００ ２ ０ ０ 500 F5.6 1/2 1/2 A 23 Using the Camera 22 6 To zoom in on the subject, press “ a ” ( [ telephoto). To zoom out, press “ b ” ( ] wide-angle). When you do this, the “ zoom bar ” is displayed on the LCD monitor. h Focal length of the optical zoom (35 mm camera e[...]

25 Using the Camera 24 NUMBER OF AVAILABLE FRAMES 33 OFF OFF 7 /20/ 2003 12:00 PM A １Ｍ １Ｍ AUTO AUTO The number of available frames appears on the display panel. H FOCUSING MODE 33 OFF OFF 7 /20/ 2003 12:00 PM A １Ｍ １Ｍ AUTO AUTO This mode can only be selected in “ B ” photography mode for shots taken using the LCD monitor. Each ti[...]

27 Using the Camera 26 USING THE ZOOM ( OPTICAL ZOOM/DIGITAL ZOOM ) Press “ a ” or “ b ” to zoom in or out. The digital zoom can be used with the “ 5 ” , “ 3 ” , “ 2 ” and “ 1 ” quality mode setting. When zooming switches between optical and digital, the “ ■ ” indicator stops. Pressing the same Zoom button again starts[...]

29 Using the Camera 28 Playback zoom allows you to check the details of pictures you have taken and adjust the area during trimming. During single-frame playback, you can zoom in (enlarge the image) by pressing “ a ( [ ) ” or zoom out by pressing “ b ( ] ) ” . Pressing the “ W ” button switches between “ Playback zoom ” and “ Pann[...]

31 Using the Camera 30 1 3 2 1 Set the Power switch to “ w ” . 2 Press “ d ” or “ c ” to select the frame (file) to be erased. You can do the following in the erase confirmation screen: h To select frames (files): “ d ” or “ c ” h To erase the displayed frame (file): “ E ” button h Return to single-frame playback: “ T ” [...]

33 Advanced Features 32 2 The sensitivity setting changes each time the “ E ” button is pressed. h Settings B : AUTO (125 to 400), 200, 400, 800 ? , s : 160, 200, 400, 800 ● ! While selecting a higher sensitivity setting will allow you to take pictures in darker locations, it will also increase the amount of speckling in your images. Choose t[...]

35 Advanced Features 34 2 The FinePix COLOR setting changes each time the “ R ” button is pressed. ● ! p -CHROME may have little visible effect with some subjects, such as close-up shots of people (portraits). ● ! Because the effects on the image differ depending on the scene being shot in p -CHROME mode, take pictures in standard mode as w[...]

37 Advanced Features 36 d Flash f Continuous shooting x Auto Flash YES NO NO NO NO YES YES YES YES NO YES YES NO YES NO NO NO NO NO NO YES YES NO NO NO YES YES YES YES NO YES YES NO YES NO YES YES YES YES NO NO YES NO NO YES YES NO YES NO NO NO YES NO NO YES YES NO YES NO NO YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES NO YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES[...]

39 Advanced Features 38 Set the Mode dial to “ s ” . 1 OFF OFF 33 ＩＳＯ Ｉ Ｓ Ｏ  ２００   ２ ０ ０ P M  500 F5.6 1/2 1/2 P S A M １Ｍ １Ｍ P The “ s ” manual photography mode changes each time the “ T ” button is pressed. 2 N Programmed Auto ➡ P.40 This is an automatic mode that allows you to specify any of the[...]

41 Advanced Features 40 ★ See P.39 for information on selecting the photography mode. M Shutter-Priority Auto You can change the display panel by pressing “ d ” or “ c ” . 1 2 １Ｍ １Ｍ 33 ＩＳＯ Ｉ Ｓ Ｏ  ２００   ２ ０ ０ S 800 F4.5 2/2 2/2 Setting the Shutter Speed You can set the shutter speed by pressing the “ W[...]

43 Advanced Features 42 ★ See P.39 for information on selecting the photography mode. > Manual You can change the display panel by pressing “ d ” or “ c ” . 1 2 １Ｍ １Ｍ 33 ＩＳＯ Ｉ Ｓ Ｏ  ２００   ２ ０ ０ M F5.6 500 2/2 2/2 Setting the Shutter Speed You can set the shutter speed by pressing the “ W ” or “ [...]

45 Advanced Features 44 d FLASH STILL PHOTOGRAPHY FUNCTIONS Use this function for shots where you cannot obtain the optimum brightness (exposure), such as shots with extremely high contrast between the subject and the background. Exposure compensation can be set in the N Programmed Auto, M Shutter-priority Auto and < Aperture-priority Auto photo[...]

47 Advanced Features 46 e MACRO ( CLOSE-UP ) PHOTOGRAPHY Selecting Macro mode allows you to take close-up shots. 1 Set the Power switch to “ q ” . 2 The setting changes each time you press the “ E ” button and the last macro setting displayed is selected. h Effective Photography range Approx. 9 cm to 80 cm (3.5 in. to 31.5 in.) h Effective [...]

49 Advanced Features 48 USING THE PHOTOGRAPHY MENU ( REQUIRED READING ) STILL IMAGE MENU 3 When you enable the setting, an icon appears in the LCD monitor. ● ! The settings available in the menu screen vary depending on the still photography mode. 1 Set the Power switch to “ q ” . 2 Press the “ MENU/OK ” button to display the menu. 1 Ｓ?[...]

AF ( CENTER ) The camera focuses on the center of the screen. 51 Advanced Features 50 A WHITE BALANCE Change this setting when you want to take shots with a white balance that is fixed to suit the surroundings and lighting when the shot is taken. In Auto mode, the correct white balance may not be obtained for subjects such as close-ups of people ?[...]

53 Advanced Features 52 １Ｍ １Ｍ Ｉ Ｓ Ｏ ２ ０ ０ P ６Ｍ 2003 . 2.26 12:00 PM ＩＳＯ Ｉ Ｓ Ｏ   ２００ ２ ０ ０ P 33 500 F5.6 MF 3/3 3/3 MF ( Manual Focus ) Page 3/3 is added on the display panel. Use the “ W ” and “ R ” buttons to adjust the focus. Use the LCD monitor to check the focus. “ W ” : Focus closer[...]

55 Advanced Features 54 PHOTOGRAPHY MENU STILL IMAGE MENU Use this setting to soften or emphasize outlines or to adjust the image quality. HARD : Emphasizes the outlines. Best for shots of subjects such as buildings or text where you want sharp images. SOFT : Softens the outlines. Best for shots of subjects such as people, where a softer image is d[...]

57 Advanced Features 56 Ｉ Ｓ Ｏ ２ ０ ０ P ６Ｍ 2003 . 2.26 12:00 PM 100-0009 ＩＳＯ Ｉ Ｓ Ｏ  ２００   ２ ０ ０ 7 /20/ 2003 12:00 PM 500 F5 .6 １Ｍ １Ｍ １Ｍ １Ｍ t RECORDING VOICE MEMOS PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS 1 Voice memos up to 30 seconds long can be added to still images. h Recording format: WAVE ( ➡ P.102) PCM re[...]

59 Advanced Features 58 Ｉ Ｓ Ｏ ２ ０ ０ P ６Ｍ 2003 . 2.26 12:00 PM 100-0009 ＩＳＯ Ｉ Ｓ Ｏ  ２００   ２ ０ ０ 7 /20/ 2003 12:00 PM 500 F5 .6 １Ｍ １Ｍ １５ １５ s Playbac k time 2 Ｉ Ｓ Ｏ ２ ０ ０ P ６Ｍ 2003 . 2.26 12:00 PM 100-0009 ＩＳＯ Ｉ Ｓ Ｏ  ２００   ２ ０ ０ 7 /20/ 2003 12:00 PM[...]

61 Advanced Features 60 1 1 Set the Power switch to “ w ” . 2 Press the “ MENU/OK ” button to display the menu. 2 Press “ d ” or “ c ” to select “ i ” PROTECT. 3 1 Press “ a ” or “ b ” to select “ SET ALL ” or “ RESET ALL ” . 2 Press “ MENU/OK ” button to confirm your selection. ＰＲＯＴＥＣＴ ＰＲ?[...]

63 Advanced Features Ｉ Ｓ Ｏ ２ ０ ０ P ６Ｍ 2003 . 2.26 12:00 PM 100-0009 ＩＳＯ Ｉ Ｓ Ｏ  ２００   ２ ０ ０ 7 /20/ 2003 12:00 PM 500 F5 .6 １Ｍ １Ｍ ＰＬＡＹＢＡＣＫ ＰＬＡＹＢＡＣＫ 1 2 Press “ d ” or “ c ” to select “ g ” PLAYBACK. 3 1 Press “ a ” or “ b ” to select the playback i[...]

65 Advanced Features 64 u HOW TO SPECIFY PRINT OPTIONS ( DPOF ) p PHOTO MODE PLAYBACK 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 t[...]

26s ＩＳＯ Ｉ Ｓ Ｏ  ２００   ２ ０ ０ 7 /20/ 2003 12:00 PM 320 320 66 67 Advanced Features 1 Set the Mode dial to “ r ” . This mode allows movies with sound to be shot. h Specifications Motion JPEG ( ➡ P.102) with monaural sound h Quality selection method % (640 × 480 pixels) $ (320 × 240 pixels) h Frame rate 30 frames per [...]

69 Advanced Features 68 2 1 Set the Power switch to “ w ” . 2 Press “ d ” or “ c ” to select a movie file. Frames for which the “ l ” icon appears in the “ R ” button position on the display panel are movie files. 3 Press the “ R ” button to play the movie. 1 The playback time is displayed on the LCD monitor. 2 Press the “[...]

71 Settings 70 1 1 Press the “ MENU/OK ” button to display the menu. 2 Press “ d ” or “ c ” to select “ F ” OPTION and then press “ a ” or “ b ” to select “ SET – UP ” . 3 Press the “ MENU/OK ” button to display the SET – UP screen. 4 Press “ a ” or “ b ” to select a menu option and then press “ d ” o[...]

73 Settings 72 ＰＯＷＥＲ ＳＡＶＥ ＰＯＷＥＲ ＳＡＶＥ ＦＯＲＭＡＴ ＦＯＲＭＡＴ ２ ＭＩＮ ２ ＭＩＮ ＩＭＡＧＥ ＤＩＳＰ． ＩＭＡＧＥ ＤＩＳＰ． ＳＥＴ ＳＥＴ ＣＡＮＣＥＬ ＣＡＮＣＥＬ ＯＫ ＯＫ BACK BACK ＢＥＥＰ ＢＥＥＰ ＳＨＵＴＴＥＲ Ｓ?[...]

75 Software Installation 74 5.1 THE SOFTWARE COMPONENTS 5 Software Installation 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 FinePixVie wer (Mac OS9 only). Creates a FinePix CD Album Used when you open RA[...]

77 Software Installation 76 1 Install FinePixViewer as instructed in the Quick Start Guide. 2 After restarting the PC, install DirectX as directed by the on-screen instructions and then restart your PC again. If the latest version of DirectX is already installed on your PC, this installation is not performed. 3 After restarting the PC, the “ Inst[...]

79 Software Installation 78 2 Click the [Save] button. 5 The Installer setup screen appears. Click the [Installing FinePixViewer] button. ● ! For more information on what is installed, click the [Read Me First] button and [Using FinePixViewer] button. 8 Select the installation destination for FinePixViewer. 1 Click the [Open] button to open the i[...]

81 Software Installation 80 5.4 INST ALLA TION ON A Mac OS X Pre-installation checklist To run this software, you must have the hardware and software described below. Check your system before you begin the installation. Compatible Mac Power Macintosh G3 ✽ 1 , PowerBook G3 ✽ 1 , Power Macintosh G4, iMac, iBook, Power Macintosh G4 Cube, or PowerB[...]

83 Software Installation 82 9 Click the [Continue] button. ● ! The software is installed in the “ Applications ” folder on the installation destination disk. 10 Click the [Install (upgrade)] button. 8 Click the [Continue] button in the “ Software License Agreement ” window. 5.4 INST ALLA TION ON A Mac OS X FinePixViewer and RAW FILE CONVE[...]

85 Viewing Images 84 h When the camera and computer are exchanging data, the self-timer lamp blinks and the viewfinder lamp blinks alternately green and orange. h “ DSC ” appears on the display panel. h Power save and auto power off are disabled during USB connection. ● ! Before replacing the xD-Picture Card , always disconnect the camera fro[...]

87 Viewing Images 86 Proceed to “ USING FinePixViewer ” on page 89. ◆ Regarding the Icons ◆ The next time you connect the camera, the removable disk drive icon and name change to the “ FinePix ” icon and name. 2 Specify the settings in the “ AutoPlay ” dialog box. h When FinePixViewer is included in the list of actions to perform Se[...]

Quit all applications (FinePixViewer etc.) that are using the camera. 89 Viewing Images 88 6.2 USING FinePixViewer For all information on FinePixViewer functions, refer to “ How to Use FinePixViewer ” in the Help menu for details. ■ Example: Looking up slide shows 1 Click “ How to Use FinePixViewer ” in the FinePixViewer Help menu. 2 Clic[...]

91 90 System Expansion Options C O M P A C T F L A S H D P C - C F T M fo r x D - P i c t u r e C a r d C A R D A D A P T E R ■ Image input/output to the PC ■ Print creation ■ Audio Visual output FinePix F610 Digital Camera FinePix F610 Digital Camera FinePix F610 Digital Camera Printer ( commercially available) xD-Picture Card xD-Picture Car[...]

93 92 Notes on Using Y our Camera Correctly Notes on the Power Supply e Be sure to read this information in conjunction with “ Safety Notes ” ( ➡ P.103), to ensure that you use your 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[...]

95 94 Notes on the xD-Picture Card™ ■ 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 [...]

97 96 i The voice memo file is faulty. i Camera fault. i The voice memo cannot be played back. i Contact your FUJIFILM dealer. The timing for recording was incorrect because the xD-Picture Card was formatted on a computer. Use an xD-Picture Card that was formatted on the camera. An attempt was made to specify DPOF settings for an image that is not [...]

99 98 The image is blurred. There is speckling on the image. The camera does not emit any sound. Frame erase does not erase the frame. The ERASE ALL function does not erase all the frames. There is no image or sound on the TV. When the camera is connected to a computer, the photography or playback screen appears on the camera ’ s LCD monitor. Not[...]

101 100 Power supply Use one of the following i Rechargeable Battery NP-40 or AC Power Adapter AC-5VW Conditions for use Temperature: 0 ° C to +40 ° C (+32 ° F to +104 ° F) 80% humidity or less (no condensation) Available shots using the battery (When fully charged) Camera dimensions 71.9 mm × 93 mm × 31.3 mm/2.8 in. × 3.7 in. × 1.2 in. (W [...]

103 102 Safety Notes h To ensure that you use your FinePix F610 camera correctly, read these Safety Notes and your Owner ’ s Manual carefully beforehand. h After reading these Safety Notes, store them in a safe place. About the Icons The icons shown below are used in this document to indicate the severity of the injury or damage that can result i[...]

105 104 CAUTION Do not use this camera in locations severely affected by oil fumes, steam, humidity or dust. This can cause a fire or electric shock. Do not leave this camera in places subject to extremely high temperatures. Do not leave the camera in locations such as a sealed vehicle or in direct sunlight. This can cause a fire. Keep out of the r[...]

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