FujiFilm 2800 Zoom manual

This manual will show y ou how to use your FUJIFILM DIGIT AL CAMERA FinePix2800 ZOOM correctly . Please f ollow the instructions carefully . BL00071-200 ( 1 )[...]

3 2 W arning This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance ( servicing ) instructi[...]

4 5 4 Advanced Features Playback PLAYING BACK MOVIES .................................. 52 ■ Playing Back Movies .................................... 53 PLAYING BACK VOICE CAPTIONING .............. 54 ■ Playing Back Voice Captioning .................... 55 g ERASING SINGLE • ALL FRAMES/FORMATTING ... 56 f HOW TO SPECIFY PRINT OPTIONS (DPOF) .[...]

7 6 Camera Features and Accessories h Superb image quality provided by the high-resolution Fujinon 6 × zoom lens and 2.0 million effective pixels h Maximum number of recorded pixels: 1600 × 1200 pixels (1.92 million pixels) h Compact and lightweight body h Wide range of photography applications (includes Macro function) h Intelligent Auto White B[...]

9 8 MENU/OK button button Viewfinde r(EVF) (P .20) Indicator lamp (P .24) EVF/LCD button (P .20) LCD monitor (P .20) T ripod mount DISP button (P .29,32) BA CK button Strap mount Batter y cov er (P .13) ( ) ( ) bar Nomenclature ✽ Refer to the pages in parentheses for information on using the camera features. Self-timer lamp (P .43) Flash control [...]

10 1 11 You can use the “ SET – UP ” menu on this camera to select “ ENGLISH ” or “ FRANCAIS ” as the “ LANGUAGE ” used for screen display ( ➡ P.62, 63). The screens in this manual are shown in “ ENGLISH ” . 1 Pull the lens cap cord through the strap mount. 2 Fit and remove the lens cap by squeezing the left and right sides [...]

12 1 13 LOADING THE BA TTERIES Compatible batteries ● ! Do not apply excessive force to the battery cover. ● ! Take care not to drop the batteries when you open or close the battery cover. ● ! The settings are retained for approximately 60 minutes after the batteries are removed. To keep the current settings, ensure that the new batteries are[...]

14 1 15 REMOVING THE SmartMedia ™ Grip the SmartMedia and pull it out. 1 Check that the indicator lamp is green and then switch the camera off. 2 Open the slot cover in the direction indicated by the arrow. Never open the slot cover while the camera is still switched on as this could corrupt the image files on the SmartMedia or damage the SmartMe[...]

16 1 17 SETTING THE DA TE AND TIME 1 Press the “ MENU/OK ” button to display the menu screen. 2 Use “ g ” or “ a ( [ ) b ( ] ) ” to select “ SET – UP ” from the “ d OPTION ” menu. 3 Press the “ MENU/OK ” button. 1 The “ SET – UP ” menu appears. Use “ a ( [ ) ” or “ b ( ] ) ” to select “ DATE/TIME ” . 2 Pr[...]

18 1 19 DC IN 5V Socket ● ! See P.80 for notes on using the AC power adapter. ● ! Only connect or disconnect the AC power adapter when the camera is switched off. Connecting or disconnecting the AC power adapter while the camera is switched on temporarily interrupts the power supply to the camera, so that images or movies being shot at the time[...]

20 2 21 Be careful to ensure that the lens, flash, microphone and flash control sensor are not obscured by your hands or the shoulder strap. Put your arm through the shoulder strap so that the strap is looped around your shoulder. Hold the camera grip with your right hand and use your left hand to support the camera (lens) securely. ● ! The camer[...]

22 2 23 7 To take the picture, press the shutter button down fully without lifting your finger off it. The camera beeps and takes the picture, and the data is then recorded. ● ! When you press the shutter button, there is a very short delay before the picture is actually taken. ● ! Since the amount of image data recorded is not fixed and varies[...]

24 2 25 Number of Available Shots ■ Standard number of shots per SmartMedia ™ The number of shots that can be recorded onto a SmartMedia card varies slightly depending on the type of subject. Also, the difference between the standard number of shots and the actual number of available shots increases for SmartMedia with a higher capacity. The nu[...]

26 2 27 2 Without moving the camera, press the shutter button down halfway (AF/AE lock). Check that the AF frame on the screen has shrunk and the green indicator lamp has stopped flashing and is now lit. Continue to hold the shutter button down halfway. Move the camera back to the original image and then fully press down on the shutter button. ● [...]

28 2 29 T ext displayed Framing Guideline displayed No text display ed You can select the Framing Guideline function in the “ q ” still image mode. The screen display changes each time you press the “ DISP ” button. Press the “ DISP ” button until “ Framing Guideline ” appears. ● ! The framing guideline is not recorded on the imag[...]

30 2 31 Pressing “ a ( [ ) ” 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. h Zoom scales: 8 1600 × 1200 pixel images: Max. zoom scale 5 × 9 1280 × 960 pixel images: Max. zoom scale 4 × 0 640 × 480 pixel images: Max. zoom scale 2 × After you[...]

32 2 33 ERASING SINGLE FRAME 1 Set the Mode switch to “ 3 ” . 2 Press the “ MENU/OK ” button to display the Menu on the screen. Select “ FRAME ” in the “ g ERASE ” menu and press the “ MENU/OK ” button. ● ! See P.56 for more details of the “ g ERASE ” menu. 1 2 0 1 0 2 MUL TI-FRAME PLA YBACK ● ! You cannot use multi-fram[...]

3 35 34 The Advanced Features Photography section introduces a range of camera functions that you can access by setting the Mode switch to “ q ” or “ e ” . ADV ANCED FEA TURES PHOTOGRAPHY 3 Advanced Features Photography ERASING SINGLE FRAME 4 Press “ d ” or “ c ” to display the image to be erased. Press the “ MENU/OK ” button to[...]

36 3 37 PHOTOGRAPHY MENU OPERA TION PHOTOGRAPHY MENU 1 Press the “ MENU/OK ” button to display the menu. 2 Use “ d ” and “ c ” to select the menu item and “ a ( [ ) ” and “ b ( ] ) ” to change the setting. Press the “ MENU/OK ” button to confirm the selection. When you validate the settings, the respective icons appear at th[...]

38 3 39 : 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 automatically as required by the photography conditions. The flash fires a pre-flash just before the picture is taken and then fires again to take the actual picture. y Forced Flash Use th[...]

40 3 41 You can select Macro mode in the “ 1 ” , “ 2 ” and “ 6 ” still image modes. Use Macro mode for close-up shots. h Focal range: Approx. 10 cm/3.9 in. to 80 cm/2.6 ft. (With flash: Approx. 30 cm/11.8 in. to 80 cm/2.6 ft.) ● Digital zoom focal distance (35 mm camera equivalent) 9 : Equivalent to approx. 38 mm – 48 mm (Max. zoom [...]

42 3 43 The self-timer lamp lights steadily for 5 seconds, blinks for another 5 seconds and then takes the shot. The screen counts down the time until the shot is taken. Self-timer mode is automatically cancelled after each shot. ● ! To stop the self-timer once it has started running, press the “ BACK ” button. 4 Beep o SELF-TIMER PHOTOGRAPHY[...]

44 3 45 1 Press the “ MENU/OK ” button to start recording the voice captioning. 2 During audio recording, the remaining time is shown on the screen and the self-timer lamp blinks. 3 Face the microphone ( ➡ P.8) on the front of the camera to record your comment. Hold the camera roughly 20 cm (7.8 in.) away for the best results. When you have r[...]

46 3 47 AUTO: Automatic adjustment (Shooting to show the ambience of the light source) c : Shooting outdoors in fine weather x : Shooting in shade b : Shooting under “ Daylight ” fluorescent lamps n : Shooting under “ Warm White ” fluorescent lamps m : Shooting under “ Cool White ” fluorescent lamps z : Shooting in incandescent light ?[...]

48 3 49 e MOVIE MOVIE MODE ● ! Because the audio is recorded as you shoot, take care not to cover the microphone with your finger ( ➡ P.8). ● ! The shooting time per shot may be shorter than 60 seconds depending on the available space on the SmartMedia. ● ! In some cases, movies shot on the FinePix2800 ZOOM may not be playable on other came[...]

50 3 51 ● ! Once the remaining time runs out, movie recording automatically stops and the movie is stored on the SmartMedia. During shooting, “ h REC ” appears on the screen with a counter showing the remaining time displayed in the top-right corner. ● ! The time required to store a 60 seconds movie (roughly 9 MB) is approximately 9 seconds[...]

52 4 53 ◆ Compatible Movie Files ◆ 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 [...]

54 4 55 PLA YING BACK VOICE CAPTIONING ■ Playing Back Voice Captioning The voice captioning automatically stops when playback ends. Playback Control Description Pauses the voice during playback. Press this button again to resume playback. Pause/Resume Stops playback. ✽ Press “ d ” or “ c ” while voice captioning playback is stopped to g[...]

56 4 57 ● ! To cancel the frame erase procedure, press the “ BACK ” button. 2 A confirmation message appears. In “ FRAME ” mode, use “ d ” or “ c ” to select the file and then press the “ MENU/OK ” button. When using “ ALL FRAMES ” or “ FORMAT ” , press the “ MENU/OK ” button. Formatting erases all the data on the [...]

58 4 59 This function allows you to select whether or not the date of shooting is included on the print. 1 Press the “ MENU/OK ” button to display the menu on the screen. 2 Use “ d ” or “ c ” to select “ f DPOF ” . 1 Use “ b ” ( ] ) to select “ k DATE ” . 2 Use “ d ” or “ c ” to specify “ DATE ON ” or “ DATE OF[...]

60 4 61 3 1 Use “ d ” or “ c ” to display the frame for which you want to specify DPOF settings. 2 Use “ a ( [ ) ” or “ b ( ] ) ” to select the setting for the frame to be printed. If you have selected the date setting, the “ k ” icon is displayed. When you have finished specifying the DPOF settings, always press the “ MENU/OK[...]

62 5 63 USING THE OPTION MENU If you selected “ SET – UP ” , the “ SET – UP ” menu appears. 1 Use “ a ( [ ) ” or “ b ( ] ) ” to select the desired setting. 2 Use “ d ” or “ c ” to change the setting. Press the “ MENU/OK ” button to exit “ SET – UP ” . 1 Press the “ MENU/OK ” button to display the menu scree[...]

64 5 65 ● ! To exit this procedure without changing the settings, press the “ BACK ” button. ● ! Use “ LCD BRIGHTNESS ” to adjust the brightness of the screen you are currently using. You can set separate brightness settings for the LCD monitor and the electronic viewfinder. i When you are using the LCD monitor → Adjust “ LCD BRIGHT[...]

66 6 67 DSC ( Mass storage device ) Mode The first time you connect the camera to your computer PC Connection describes how to set up a USB connection and provides an overview of the functions available using a USB connection. Refer also to the Software Quick Start Guide booklet. This mode provides a simple way to read images from a SmartMedia and [...]

68 6 69 ● ! Switch the camera off when you change the SmartMedia ( ➡ P.72). ● ! Do not disconnect the USB cable when the camera is communicating with the PC. See P.72 for information on the disconnection procedure. i The indicator lamp alternately blinks green and orange while the camera is communicating with your PC. i “ DSC ” appears on[...]

70 6 71 ● ! Do not disconnect the USB cable when the camera is communicating with the PC. See P.72 for information on the disconnection procedure. i The indicator lamp alternately blinks green and orange while the camera is communicating with your PC. i The lens is fixed at the wide-angle zoom setting. i “ PC CAM ” appears on the screen. i Th[...]

72 6 73 0 2 1 Switch the camera off. 2 Unplug the special USB cable from the camera. Camera (Special USB) socket (Special USB) socket DC IN 5V Socket 0 1 Macintosh 3 DISCONNECTING FROM THE PC ( Important — always use this procedure. ) 1 Quit all applications (FinePixViewer, VideoImpression, etc.) that are using the camera. 2 Check that the indica[...]

75 74 Accessories Guide e The optional accessories (sold separately) can make taking pictures with the FinePix2800 ZOOM even easier. For information on how to attach and use the accessories, refer to the instructions provided with the accessory used. h SmartMedia ™ These are separately available SmartMedia cards. Use the following SmartMedia: h M[...]

77 76 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[...]

79 78 h Soil (such as fingerprints) on the battery terminals can markedly reduce the number of available shots. Carefully wipe the battery terminals clean with a soft dry cloth before loading the batteries. If any liquid at all leaks from the batteries, wipe the battery compartment thoroughly and then load new batteries. I f any battery fluid comes[...]

81 80 ■ SmartMedia The SmartMedia card supplied with your FinePix2800 ZOOM camera is a new image recording medium developed especially for use in digital cameras. Each SmartMedia card contains a built-in semiconductor memory chip (NAND flash memory) which is used for storing digital image data. Because the data is stored electronically, the store[...]

83 82 (Lit red) (Flashing red) W arning Displays e The table below lists the warnings that are displayed on the screen Warning Displayed Explanation Remedy The batteries in the camera are fully depleted or very low on charge. There is no SmartMedia loaded, or the SmartMedia loaded is a 5 volt card. i The SmartMedia is not formatted. i The SmartMedi[...]

85 84 There is a strong likelihood of camera shake because the shutter speed is slow. A protected frame was erased. Protected files cannot be erased. Unprotect the frame using the camera on which the protection was first applied. Use flash photography. However, a tripod should be used for some scenes and modes. i The data could not be recorded due [...]

87 86 Problem Cause Remedy Can ’ t use the flash to take pictures. i The flash is set to Suppressed Flash mode. i You pressed the shutter button while the flash was charging. i The battery is exhausted. i Set the flash to Auto, Red-Eye Reduction or Forced Flash mode. i Wait until charging is completed before pressing the shutter button. i Replace[...]

89 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. The EV is determined by the brig[...]

91 90 h Power supply Use one of the following: • 4 × AA-size alkaline batteries • 4 × AA-size Ni-MH (nickel-metal hydride) batteries (sold separately) • AC Power Adapter AC-5VH/AC-5VHS (sold separately) h No. of available shots using batteries Using (battery life) ✽ With fully charged battery This indicates the number of available frames [...]

93 92 Never attempt to modify or disassemble the camera. (Never open the casing.) Do not use the camera when it has been dropped or the casing is damaged. This can cause a fire or electric shock. ● Contact your FUJIFILM dealer. Never attempt to take pictures while in motion. Do not use the camera while you are walking or operating a moving car or[...]

95 94 EC Declaration of Conformity 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 FinePix2800 ZOOM Manufacture ’ s Name : Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd. Manufacture ’ s Address : 26 - 30, Nishiazabu 2 - chome, Minato - ku, Tokyo 106 - [...]

Printed in Japan FGS - 103108 - FG Printed on recycled paper. 26 - 30, Nishiazabu 2 - chome, Minato - ku, Tokyo 106 - 8620, Japan[...]