FujiFilm 40i manual

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    BB1 1754-200 ( 1 ) This manual will show you how to use your FUJIFILM DIGIT AL CAMERA FinePix40i correctly . Please follow the instructions carefully .[...]

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    3 2 CAUTION This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not i[...]

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    5 4 Contents Preface ............................................................... 6 Camera Features and Accessories .................. 7 Nomenclature ..................................................... 8 ATTACHING THE STRAP .................................. 11 SELECTING THE POWER SUPPLY ................. 12 ● Using Batteries ...............[...]

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    ● AA-size Nickel Metal Hydride (Ni-MH) batteries HR-3UF ( 2 ) ● Battery Charger BC-NH ( 1 ) ● Hand Strap ( 1 ) ● A/V Cable (approx. 1.5m (4.9 ft.), mini-plug (2.5mm dia.) to pin-plug cable) (1) 7 6 Preface ■ Test Shots Prior to Photography For particularly important photographs ( such as weddings and overseas trips ) , always take a test [...]

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    9 8 Nomenclature ✽ Refer to the pages in parentheses for more details. Viewfinder window Shutter button Speaker ( P .91 ) Flash button ( P .47 ) DC IN 3V ( power input ) socket ( P .14 ) DIGIT AL ( USB ) socket ( P .86 ) Microphone ( P .51 ) Flash control sensor Self-timer lamp ( P .44 ) Lens/Lens Cover A/V OUT ( audio/visual output ) socket ( P [...]

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    1 11 10 Nomenclature Example of LCD Monitor Text Display : Shooting Pass the loop of thin cord on the end of the strap through the strap mount. Then pass the other end of the strap through the loop of thin cord and pull the strap tight. 1 2 A TT ACHING THE STRAP 1 Getting Ready ✽ The above screen shows the NTSC model. The date order differs in th[...]

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    1 13 ● ! Do not apply excessive force to the battery cover. ● ! Always switch the camera off when replacing the batteries. If the camera is left switched on, the camera settings may revert to the factory default settings. ● ! If the AC power adapter has been connected or the batteries have been installed for about half a day or longer, the ca[...]

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    DC IN 3V socket 1 15 14 ● ! Take care not to drop the batteries when opening and closing the battery cover. ● ! See P.97 for notes on using other power supplies. ➀ Install the batteries with the correct polarity as shown. ➁ Close the battery cover. SELECTING THE POWER SUPPL Y The special AC Power Adapter AC-3V can be used to avoid power los[...]

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    1 17 16 REMOVING THE SmartMedia TM ➀ Check that the indicator in the viewfinder is green and then switch the camera off. ➁ Always turn the camera so that the battery cover is upwards before sliding the cover open. Never open the Battery cover while the camera is switched on.This could destroy the image data or damage the SmartMedia itself. Taki[...]

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    1 19 1 18 ➀ Set the Mode dial to “ 0 ” . ➁ Press the “ MENU/OK ” button to display the menu on the LCD monitor. ➂ Use “ d ” or “ c ” to select “ MODE ” and then use “ a () ” or “ b () ” to select “ SET-UP ” . ➃ Press the “ MENU/OK ” button. ➀ Use “ a () ” or “ b () ” to select “ DATE/TIME ” [...]

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    20 2 21 T AKING PICTURES (AUTO MODE) 2 Basic Photography Set the Mode dial to “ 0 ” . ● ! You can photograph subjects at distances of 50 cm (1.6 ft.) to infinity. For subjects closer than 50 cm, use Macro photography ( ➡ P.42). ● ! See P.82 for more information on taking pictures using the remote control. To take pictures using the viewfi[...]

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    2 23 22 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 lock to take the picture ( ➡ P.27). ● ! For dimly lit scenes where the subject is difficult to see in the LCD monitor, you should use the viewfinder. ● ! If [...]

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    2 25 24 Color Status Meaning ■ Viewfinder Lamp Display Green Lit Flashing Orange Lit Flashing Red Flashing Ready to shoot AF/AE in progress or camera shake warning. Recording to SmartMedia (the next picture can be taken) Flash charging ● SmartMedia warning No SmartMedia loaded, SmartMedia not formatted, incorrect format, write-protect sticker u[...]

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    2 27 26 USING AF/AE LOCK 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 2 ◆ AF (AUTOFOCUS) /AE (AUTOEXPOSURE) LOCK ◆ On the FinePix40i, pressing [...]

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    2 29 28 LCD monitor OFF LCD monitor ON Framing Guideline displayed No text displayed Scene Group shot Portrait FRAMING GUIDELINE FUNCTION 2 1 In Auto mode, the LCD monitor display changes each time you press the “ DISP ” button. Press the “ DISP ” button to display the “ Framing Guideline ” . Use the “ d ” and “ c ” buttons to s[...]

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    2 31 30 Normal playback No text displa yed Multi-frame playbac k VIEWING YOUR IMAGES (PLA YBACK) 1 Set the Mode dial to “ 1 ” . ● ! When you set the Mode dial to “ 1 ” , the last image shot is displayed. ● ! If image on the LCD monitor is difficult to see, adjust the LCD monitor brightness ( ➡ P.91). You can use “ c ” and “ d ?[...]

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    2 33 32 PLA YBACK ZOOM After you have zoomed in on your image, ➀ press the “ DISP ” button. ➁ You can use the “ dc ” and “ ab () ” buttons to zoom in on different parts of the image. ➂ You can return to zoom mode by pressing the “ DISP ” button again. ● ! Press the “ BACK ” button to return to normal unscaled display. Pr[...]

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    2 35 34 ERASING SINGLE FRAME ➀ Set the Mode dial to “ 1 ” . ➁ Press the “ MENU/OK ” button to display the Menu screen on the LCD monitor. “ c ” Select “ FRAME ” in the ERASE menu and press the “ MENU/OK ” button. ● ! See P.57 for more information on the Erasing all frames and Formating. ● ! Multi-frame playback ( ➡ P.3[...]

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    2 37 36 Switch off the camera and TV. Plug the A/V cable (accessory) into the A/V OUT (audio-visual output) socket on the camera. Plug the other end of the cable into the audio/video input socket on the TV. Then switch the camera and TV on and take pictures or play back images as you would normally. USING A TV MONITOR ● ! If you connect the A/V c[...]

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    3 39 38 PHOTOGRAPHY MENU OPERA TIONS PHOTOGRAPHY MODE ADV ANCED FEA TURES PHOTOGRAPHY 3 Advanced Features The Advanced Photography section introduces a range of camera functions that you can access by setting the Mode dial to “ 0 ” or “ 9 ” . 3 Auto ( ➡ P.40) 4 Manual ( ➡ P.40) 0 Still Images 9 Movie ( ➡ P.51) OFF OFF ----------- ?[...]

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    3 41 40 0 AUTO This is the easiest mode for taking pictures and can be used in a wide range of conditions. ✽ This mode allows you to specify the Y ( ➡ P.42) and b ( ➡ P.43) settings. 0 MANUAL Manual mode allows you to specify the best combination of settings for your shot. ✽ This mode allows you to specify the Y ( ➡ P.42), b ( ➡ P.43), [...]

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    3 43 42 Y MACRO (CLOSE-UP) PHOTOGRAPHY PHOTOGRAPHY MODE Macro photography can selected in either “ 3 ” or “ 4 ” photography mode. Selecting macro mode allows you to take close- up pictures of subjects at distances of between 6 cm to 50 cm (2.3 in. to 1.6 ft.) from the camera. Select the “ ON ” setting and then press the “ MENU/OK ” [...]

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    3 45 44 b SELF-TIMER PHOTOGRAPHY PHOTOGRAPHY MODE 3 The self-timer lamp lights for 5 seconds and then blinks for 5 seconds, then the camera takes the picture. ● ! To stop the self-timer, once it has started running, press the “ BACK ” button. The time until the shutter releases is shown as a countdown bar on the LCD monitor and LCD panel. Sel[...]

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    3 47 46 You can set the white balance when the photography mode is set to “ 4 ” . Change the white balance setting when you want to take a picture with the white balance fixed for the surroundings and lighting when the picture is taken. In Auto mode, the correct white balance may not be obtained for subjects such as close-ups of people's f[...]

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    3 49 48 M FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY PHOTOGRAPHY MODE Z 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. ◆ Red-Eye Effect ◆ a Suppressed Flash In this mode, [...]

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    3 51 9 MOVIE Set the Mode dial to “ 9 ” . In this mode, you can shoot up to 80 seconds of movie with sound at a time (Motion JPEG format ( ➡ P.95) at 320 ✕ 240 pixels and 10 frames per second). ● ! Because the audio is recorded as you shoot, take care not to cover the microphone with your finger ( ➡ P.8). ● ! Depending on the space av[...]

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    3 53 ● ! The “ recording time bar ” is displayed as a guide to the amount of remaining recording time.When the recording time bar reaches the right-hand end, recording automatically ends and the data is recorded onto the SmartMedia. A “ recording time bar ” is displayed on the LCD monitor during shooting. ● ! It takes about 11 seconds t[...]

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    Play DC IN 3V socket 4 55 54 Use “ d ” and “ c ” button to select the movie file. The screen used for movie appears on the LCD monitor. ● ! When you play a movie file, the screen goes dark temporarily while the camera reads in the image data. ● ! Playback automatically stops when the end of the file is reached and the initial screen rea[...]

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    4 57 56 If you press the “ MENU/OK ” button, the menu screen will appear on the LCD monitor. Press “ b () ” to pause movie playback. Press “ b () ” again to resume playback. To stop playback altogether, press “ a () ” . MOVIE PLA YBACK Pause 3 Stop 4 FRAME Erases only the selected still image or movie. ● ! This does not erase prot[...]

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    4 59 PLA YBACK ( AUTOMA TIC PLA YBACK ) PLAYBACK MENU 1 Press the “ MENU/OK ” button to display the menu on the LCD monitor. 2 ➀ Press “ d ” or “ c ” to select “ N PLAYBACK ” . ➁ Use the “ a () ” and “ b () ” buttons to select one of the 3 display methods (wipes). ➂ Press the “ MENU/OK ” button. The image frames ar[...]

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    4 61 ➀ Press “ d ” or “ c ” to select “ E RESIZE ” . ➁ Use the “ a () ” and “ b () ” buttons to select the desired image size. ➂ Press the “ MENU/OK ” button. ● ! You can only select sizes that are valid for this operation. ● ! Resizing will not proceed if the “ : ” or “” message is displayed. If this occur[...]

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    4 63 ● ! Movie are protected one photographed item (file) at a time. ● ! If you do not want to protect any images, press the “ BACK ” button to return to the menu. To exit the menu screen, press the “ BACK ” button again. Use “ d ” or “ c ” to select the image to be protected. 3 When the “ MENU/OK ” button is pressed, the im[...]

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    4 65 3 A confirmation screen will appear to proceed, press the “ MENU/OK ” button. 64 Press the “ MENU/OK ” button to display the menu on the LCD monitor. 1 2 ➀ Use “ d ” or “ c ” to select “ P PROTECT ” . ➁ Press “ a () ” or “ b () ” to select “ PROTECT ALL ” or “ UNPROTECT ALL ” . ➂ Press “ MENU/OK ” [...]

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    4 67 [ DPOF DA TE SETTING PLAYBACK MENU This function allows you to select whether or not the date of shooting is included on the print. ➀ Set the Mode dial to “ 1 ” . ➁ Press the “ MENU/OK ” button to display the menu on the LCD monitor. ➂ Press “ dc ” to select “ K DPOF ” . ➀ Use “ b () ” to select “ H DATE ” . ➁[...]

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    2 4 69 When you press the “ MENU/OK ” button, the cropping settings are determined as shown in the image on the LCD monitor. ➀ Use the “ ab () ” button to specify the number of prints. ➁ Press the “ MENU/OK ” button to confirm the settings and return to the menu screen. The “ J ” icon is displayed for the frame for which trimmin[...]

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    4 71 <To Apply the Settings> When you have finished specifying the DPOF settings, always press the “ MENU/OK ” button to confirm the settings. The total number of prints appears on the LCD monitor and the menu screen reappears. The “ K ” icon and the number of prints is displayed for the frames for which settings have been confirmed. [...]

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    72 4 73 [ DPOF FRAME SET/RESET PLAYBACK MENU 6 5 <To Cancel the Settings> Pressing the “ BACK ” only cancels the setting for the currently selected frame. You cannot cancel settings for frames other than the currently selected frame. To reset the print settings, press the “ MENU/OK ” button to display the image for which you want to r[...]

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    4 75 Index creation can only be specified when there are image files selected. This feature creates index images which allow you to view the content of a movie file without playing it back. To create the index, the function selects 25 image frames from the movie file at regular intervals and then saves them in rows as a single image (2400 × 1800).[...]

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    Remote control socket 5 77 76 ➀ Use “ d ” or “ c ” to select “ U INDEX ” . ➁ Press the “ MENU/OK ” button. The index preview screen appears. To record the index, press the “ MENU/OK ” button. 2 3 ● ! If you do not want to record the index, press the “ BACK ” button to return to the menu. To exit the menu screen, press [...]

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    5 79 78 USING AUDIO (REMOTE CONTROL TOP VIEW) Volume control buttons Playback indicator Battery charge indicator (P.18) Play/Pause/Stop button Rewind button Fast forward button Track No./ Volume/ Information display Audio mode icon Press the “ Q ” button. ✽ If you use this button to restart playback, playback begins from the start of the last[...]

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    80 5 81 USING AUDIO (REMOTE CONTROL BOTTOM VIEW) Clip BASS button MODE button HOLD switch Mode display BASS indicator Battery charge indicator (P.18) Playback indicator Track No./ Volume/ Information display Audio mode icon Press the “ w ” button. ✽ The Mode button sequentially from Normal ➝ Repeat All Tracks ➝ Repeat Track each time you [...]

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    82 5 83 T AKING PHOTOGRAPHS USING THE REMOTE CONTROL PLA YBACK USING THE REMOTE CONTROL Releases the shutter Zooms out Zooms in Still photography mode indicator Battery charge indicator (P.18) Number of remaining shots/ Information display ● ! When you switch the FinePix40i on or change the mode, press “ SR ” to switch on the LCD display. ●[...]

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    84 5 85 NOTES ON THE REMOTE CONTROL W ARNINGS AND AUDIO USB CONNECTION/DOWNLOADING DA T A No SmartMedia is loaded, or it is loaded incorrectly. Load a SmartMedia or reload the SmartMedia the correct way round. The SmartMedia is not formatted. Format the SmartMedia. • The SmartMedia terminals are soild. • The SmartMedia is damaged. • The Smart[...]

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    DIGITAL ( USB ) socket 5 87 86 USB CONNECTION/DOWNLOADING DA T A USB CONNECTION/REPLACING SmartMedia TM ➀ Plug the small pin on the special cable into the Digital (USB) socket on the camera, and ➁ plug the other end of the cable into the USB port on the PC. When you switch the PC on, “” appears on the LCD panel. ● ! Use only the special c[...]

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    88 89 6 89 2 1 ➀ Set the Mode dial to “ 0 ” . ➁ If you press the “ MENU/OK ” button, the menu screen will appear on the LCD monitor. ➂ Use “ d ” or “ c ” to select “ MODE ” and then use “ a () ” or “ b () ” to select “ SET-UP ” . ➃ Press the “ MENU/OK ” button. ➀ Use “ a () ” or “ b () ” to sele[...]

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    90 91 6 91 ADJUSTING THE LCD MONITOR BRIGHTNESS AND THE SPEAKER VOLUME 90 You can check the file number by viewing the image. The last 4 digits of the 7-digit number in the top right corner of the screen are the file numbers, while the first 3 digits show the directory number. Setting this function to “ CONT ” makes file management easier as it[...]

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    93 e The optional accessories (sold separately) can make taking pictures with the FinePix40i even easier. For information on how to attach and use the accessories, refer to the instructions provided with the accessory used. Optional Accessories Guide ● SmartMedia TM These are SmartMedia cards sold separately. Use the 8 types listed below. ● MG-[...]

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    95 94 Optional Accessories Guide PC CARD ADAPTER ● SM-R1/R2 Image Memory Card Reader Cannot be used to store audio files. The SM-R1/R2 allows images to very easily be read and written from an image memory card (SmartMedia) to a personal computer. Its USB interface provides high-speed data transmission. ● Windows98 or Power Macintosh with USB in[...]

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    97 ● Use AA-size nickel-metal hydride (Ni-MH) or Ni-Cd batteries in this camera. AA-size lithium or manganese batteries cannot be used as they emit heat and can cause camera faults or damage. ● The capacities of alkaline batteries vary between brands and the life of the batteries (the time for which they provide power) may be very short. You sh[...]

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    99 Always use the AC-3V AC Power Adapter AC-3V (sold separately) with the FinePix40i Digital Camera. The use of an AC power adapter other than the AC-3V could result in damage to your camera. ● Ensure that you do not touch the contact areas on the AC power adapter against any other metal object as this could cause a short circuit. ● Do not plug[...]

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    101 100 ● To avoid damage caused by static electricity, always use the special static-free case provided during transportation or storage, or keep the SmartMedia in a storage case if available. ● Do not carry SmartMedia in locations such as a trouser pocket. This could subject the SmartMedia to excessive force when you sit down, thereby damagin[...]

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    103 Warning Displayed Remove the protection. • If the shot is too dark, move at least 1.5 m away from the subject and try again. • Use AF lock to take the picture. Explanation Remedy X AF A protected frame was erased. The AF (auto focus) cannot work effectively. The shot can be taken, but the exposure will not be correct. X AE Outside the AE co[...]

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    105 104 I can ’ t use the flash to take pictures. The flash will not charge. The playback image is too dark even though I used the flash. The image is blurred. I cannot format the SmartMedia. I cannot erase all the frames. • The Mode dial has been moved to another setting. • The flash is set to Suppressed Flash mode (The flash is closed). •[...]

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    107 106 Specifications ● Model: Digital camera FinePix40i ● Image file Size: 2400 × 1800 pixels/1280 × 960 pixels/ 640 × 480 pixels ● CCD Sensor 1/1.7-inch Super CCD (with primary color filter), 2.4 million pixels in an interwoven pattern ● File format Still image: Design rule for Camera File system- compliant (Exif ver.2.1 JPEG-complian[...]

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    109 108 Specifications ✽ 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 indicat[...]

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    111 110 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 Fuji dealer. Do not use the camera in the bathroom or shower. This can cause a fire or electric shock. Do not use the audio functions w[...]

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    113 112 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 FinePix40i Manufacture ’ s Name : Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd. Manufacture ’ s Address : 2 6 - 30, Nishiazabu 2 - chome, Minato - ku, Tokyo 106 - 8620, Japan is in conformity wit[...]

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    Printed in Japan FGS-002107-FG Printed on recycled paper. 26 - 30, Nishiazabu 2 - chome, Minato - ku, Tokyo 106 - 8620, Japan[...]