FujiFilm BLO1299-200 manual

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    FW:FiLm DIGITAL CAMERA FINEPIX XP20 Series Owner's Manual Thank you for your purchase of this product. This manual describes how to use your FUJIFILM digital camera and the supplied software. Be sure that you have read and understood its contents and the warnings in "ForYour Safety"(_ ii) before us- ing the camera. For information on[...]

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    For Your Safety [ IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ] • Readlnstructions: All the safety and operat ing instructions should be read before the appliance is operated. • Retainlnstmctions:The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference • Heed Warning: All warnings on the ap pliance and in the operating instructions sho[...]

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    Outdoor Antenna Grounding: If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the video product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSYNFPA No 70, provides information with respect to proper ground ing of[...]

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    ......... , { Safety Notes ] • Make sure that you use your calrera correctly Read these safety notes and your Ovvnel'_ Monuol carefully before use • After reading these safety notes, store them in a saf_ place [ About the Icons ] The icons shown below are used in this document to indicate the severity of the injury or damage that can resul[...]

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    :o" ,: :y Do not usethe charqer to charqe batteries other than those sped- batteries can cause the battery to leak fluid, overheat or burst When cerrvinq the batterv, instell it in a diqital camera or heep it in the hard case. When storim terminals with insulation tope. batteries could cause the battery to ignite or burst Keep memory cards out[...]

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    ......... , { The Battery and Power Supply ] your camera and read the appropriate sections. The following describes the proper use of batteries and how to prolong their life. Incor rect use can shorten batlery life or cause leak age, overheating,fire, or explosion Read this section if your camera uses a rechargeable Li-ion battery. The battery is n[...]

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    J • Do not mix old and new batteries, batteries with different charge levels, or batteries of different types • If the camera will not be used for an extend ed period, remove the batteries Note that the calr'era clock will be reset • Tile batteries may be warm to the touch immediately after use. Turn the camera off and allow the batterie[...]

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    ......... , { Using the Camera ] Do not aim the camera at extremely bright light sources, such as the sun in a cloudless sky. Failure to observe this precaution could damage the camera image sensor Before taking photographs on important occasions (such as at weddings or before taking the calrera on a trip), take a test shot and view the result in t[...]

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    _About This Manual Before using the camera, read this manual and the warnings in "For Your Safe- ty"(_ ii). For information on specific topics, consult the sources below. Find ou{ what's behind _hat _ashing ico er me gein!hedi!play ill MemoryCards Picturescarl be stored in the camera's internal memory or on optional SD, SDHC, an[...]

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    _quently-Used Buttons -I_ To return instantly to shooting mode, press the shutter button halfway. Shoot the Camera on in PlaybackMode -k When the camera is off, playback can be started by pressing the [] button for about a second. • Silent Mode -I_ Press and hold the DISP/ BACK button to disable camera lights and sounds.[...]

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    Product Features and Precautions for Use • Water, Dust, and Shock Resistance ']) The camera complies with JIS Class 8 water resistance and JIS Class 6 (IP68) dust resistance standards, and has passed FUJlFILM drop tests (drop height: 1.5 m/4.9 ft.; impact surface: ply- wood, thickness 5 cm/2.0 in.) compliant with MIbSTD 81 OF Method 516.5: S[...]

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    _>_x}(:it_ct _@u_Lires _(i _ec_tio_s _o_ Use • After Use ']) Remove any foreign matter from the water-resistant seal and adjacent surfaces. Foreign mat- ter could damage the seal, lowering water resistance. ';!) After using the camera underwater or in locations where foreign matter might adhere to the camera body, rinse the camera un[...]

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    _Table of Contents For Your Safety .................................................................. ii IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .................................. ii SafetyNotes .................................................................... iv About This Manual ........................................................... ix Frequently-U[...]

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    More on Playback Playback Options ............................................................. 37 * Favorites: Rating Pictures ......................................... 37 Playback Zoom ............................................................... 38 Multi-FramePlayback .................................................... 39 [] Deleting Pictures[...]

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    of Ccn_e ts Using the Menus: PlaybackMode .................................. 67 Using the Playback Menu............................................... 67 Playback MenuOptions .................................................. 67 [] PHOTOBOOK ASSIST ................................................ 67 [] iMAGE SEARCH .................................[...]

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    Technical Notes Optional Accessories ....................................................... 84 Accessories from FUJl F I LM .............................................. 85 Caring for the Camera ..................................................... 86 Storage and Use ............................................................. 86 Cleaning ......[...]

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    _ymbols and Conventions The following symbols are used in this manual: (D :This information should be read before use to ensure correct operation. _, :Additional information that may be helpful when using the camera. _: Other pages in this manual on which related information may be found. Menus and other text in the LCD monitor are shown in bold. I[...]

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    Parts of the Camera For more information, refer to the page listed to the right of each item. Plh _;h h ( Selector button Move cursor up [] (exposure compensation) button (32) (delete) button (_ x) ] Move cursor left Move cursor right I (macro) button (_ 33) ,_ (flash) button (_ :34) I I Move cursordown 1 @ (self-timer) button (36) / ..............[...]

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    Zoom control........................................................... 20, 38 Shutter button .............................................................. 21 _ ON/OFF button ............................................................. 16 Flash ............................................................................. 34 Self-timer lamp ......[...]

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    _a_ts of ti_e Came_ Camera Displays The following types of indicator may be displayed during shooting and play- back. Indicators vary with camera settings. • Shooting / °1 o0 : .._1 r _+_ ] Fi AF _'' _i1_12/31/2050 10;00 AM _[ 250 F4.S []-1_ ¢ Shooting mode ............................................................. 24 Intelligent F[...]

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    • Playback 1 _.) s |12/31/2050 10:00 AM 1 / 250 F4.5 []-1 Playback modeindicator .......................................... 23, 37 Intelligent Face Detection indicator ......................... 29, 71 Red-eye removal indicator ............................................ 71 Portrait enhancer .......................................................[...]

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    _ Hd ng andV ew ng ndcators Press DISP/BACK to cycle through shooting and playback indicators as follows: • Shooting: Indicators displayed/indicators hidden/best framing Playbad(: Indicators displayed/indicators hidden/-k favorites }Mr: _'_, % _' Begin[...]

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    _ging the Battery The battery is not charged at shipment. Charge the battery before use. 1 Place the battery in the supplied battery charger. Insert the battery in the orientation 8otter indicated by the (-I-} ¢(--} labels: v Tile camera uses an NP-45A recharge- €,¢(-_ able battery, lobe/ _:' 2 Plug the charger in. Sotterychorger Plug the [...]

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    t_ iS_tt y 3 Charge the battery, Remove the battery when charging is complete. See the specifications (_ 106) for charging times (note that charging times increase at low tem- peratures). (l> Unplug the charger when it is not in use. F_st ',tes[...]

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    _lnsertinq the Battery and a Memory Card Although the camera can store pictures in internal memory, optional SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards (sold separately) can be used to store addi- tional pictures. After charging the battery, insert the battery and memory card as described below. I Open the battery-chamber cover. Press the latch as shown. Be s[...]

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    2 Insert the battery. Insert the battery with the terminal first and in the orientation shown by the label inside the battery chamber, keeping the battery latch pressed to one side. Confirm that the battery is securely latched. (!_ Insert the battery in the correct orientation. Do NOT use force or attempt to insert the bat- tery upside down or back[...]

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    3 Insert the memory card. Holding the memory card in the orientation shown at right, slide it in until it clicks into place at the back of the slot. (l> Be sure card is in the correct orientation; do not insert at an angle or use force. If the mem- ory card is not correctly inserted or no mem- ory card is inserted, _ will appear in the LCD monit[...]

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    4 Close the battery-chamber cover. Before closing the cover, check to confirm that there is no dust, sand, or other foreign matter on the water-resistant seal or adja- cent surfaces. Confirming That the Cover Is Latched iii • Confirm that tile battery-chamber or connector cover does not protrude from the camera body. • Tile covers are latched w[...]

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    ir_<_ _ti _ t _;_ i:_1b;_If _ "_ _ _'_¢_i_f (a_i_i ®® Removing theBattery andMemory Card Before removing the battery or memory card, turn thecamera offand press the latch to open the battery-chamber cover. To remove the battery, press the battery latch to the side, and Bottery/otch slide the battery out of the camera as shown. To r[...]

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    • Compatible Memory(ards FUJIFILM and SanDisk SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards have been ap- proved for use in the camera. A complete list of approved memory cards is available at http://www.fujifilm.com/support/digitol_comeros/compotibility/. Operation is not guaranteed with other cards. The camera can not be used with xD-Picture Cards or MultiMe[...]

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    !_se_t # itleBx_t y :_i_Se_o_yCad • Tile data in internal memory may be erased or corrupted when the camera is re- paired. Please note that tile repairer will be able to view pictures in internal memory. • Formatting a memory card or internal memory in tile camera creates a folder in which pictures are stored. Do not rename or delete this folde[...]

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    _g the Camera on and Off ShootingMode Press the ON/OFF button to turn the camera on. Press ON/OFF again to turn the camera off. _, Switching to PlaybackMode Press the [] button to start playback. Press tile shutter button halfway to return to shooting mode. Playback Mode To turn the camera on and begin playback, press the [] button for about a seco[...]

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    T_!!_!_gtieCa! ea<t _ d(}_ (!:> Fingerprints and other marks on the protective glass covering the lens carl affect pictures. Keep tile glass clean. (!:> The ON/OFF button does not completely end the supply of power to tile camera. Auto Power Off The camera will turn offautomatically if no operations are performed for the length of time sel[...]

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    Basic Setup A language-selection dialog is displayed the first time the camera is turned on. Set up the camera as described below (you can reset the clock or change languages at any time using the [] DATE/TIME or [] _J_/LANG. options in the setup menu; for information on displaying the setup menu, see page 77). I Highlight a language and press MENU[...]

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    _g Pictures in _r_ (Scene Recoqnition) Mode This section describes how to take pictures in r_ (scene recognition) mode. The camera automatically analyzes the composition and adjusts settings ap- propriately. 1 Turn the camera on, Press the ON/OFF button to turn the camera on. 8R shooting indicators will be displayed. _ The mo_ Icon This icon indica[...]

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    2 Frame the picture. Use the zoom control to frame the picture in the display. Zoom out Zoom in QT wQ ®_ Holding theCamera Hold the camera steady with both hands and brace your elbows against your sides. Shaking or unsteady hands carl blur your shots. To prevent pictures that are out of focus or too dark (under- exposed), keep your fingers and oth[...]

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    3 Focus. Press the shutter button halfway to focus. The lens may make a noise when the camera focuses; this is normal. If the camera is able to focus, it will beep twice and the in- dicator lamp will glow green. If the camera is unable to focus, the focus frame will turn red, !AF will be dis- played, and the indicator lamp will blink green. Change [...]

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    d;!;i_ x 4 Shoot. Smoothly press the shutter button the rest of the way down to take the picture. If the subject is poorly lit, the flash may fire when the pic- ture is taken. For information on using tile flash when lighting is poor, see "$ Using tile Flash (Intelligent Flash)" (_ 34). Tile shutter button has two positions. Pressingtile [...]

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    _Viewing Pictures Pictures can be viewed in the LCD monitor. When taking important photo- graphs, take a test shot and check the results. 1 Press the [] button, The most recent picture will be displayed. 2 View additional pictures, Press the selector right to view pictures in the order recorded, left to view pictures in reverse order. Press the shu[...]

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    _Shooting. Mode Choose a shooting mode according to the scene or type of subject. Choosin.g o Shooting Mode 1 Press MENU/OK to display the shooting menu. 2 Highlight [] SHOOTING MODE and press the selector right to display shooting mode options. 3 Highlight the desired mode and press MENU/0K 4 Press DISP/BACK to exit to shooting mode.[...]

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    S_oo _gL;_d< Shooting ModeOptions Mode Description The camera automatically analyzes the composition and selects a scene ,_ SCENE RECOGNITION according to shooting conditions and tile type of subject. Choose for crisp, clear snapshots. This mode is recommended in most I_1 AUTO situations. P PROGRAMAE The camera sets exposure automatically. o_r N[...]

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    Mode 4_ UNDERWATER UNDERWATER (WIDE) _o¢ UNDERWATER (MACRO) _i" PARTY -_ FLOWER TEXT Description For underwater shooting (effective in movies). Choose for wide-angle underwater shots that include more of the back- ground behind the main subject. Choose for underwater dose-ups of small objects. Capture indoor background lighting under Jowdight[...]

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    • 1_ MOTION PANORAMA In this mode, you can take up to three pictures and join them together to form a panorama. Use of a tripod is recommended to assist in composing overlapping shots. 1 Press the selector up to select a frame. Press the selector left or right to highlight a pan direction and press MENU/OK 2 Take a photograph. Exposure and white [...]

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    4 Take the last shot as described in Step 3. _, To end shooting and create a panorama after the first or second shot, press tile multi selector up after completing Step 2 or Step 3 and proceed to Step 5. 5 Press MENU/OK to save the picture. (l> Panoramas are created from multiple frames. The camera may in some cases be unable to stitch the frame[...]

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    [] Intelligent Face Detection Intelligent Face Detection sets focus and exposure for human faces anywhere in the frame, preventing the camera from focusing on the background in group portraits. Choose for shots that emphasize portrait subjects. To use Intelligent Face Detection, press MENU/OK to display the shooting menu and select ON for [] FACE D[...]

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    _Focus Lock To compose photographs with off-center subjects: 1 Focus: Position the subject in the focus frame (E[+]_) and press the shutter button halfway to lock focus and exposure. Focus and exposure will remain locked while the shutter button is pressed halfway (AF/AE lock). 2 Recompose: Keep the button pressed halfway. 3 Shoot: Press the button[...]

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    _OCL_S LOCi( Although the camera boasts a high-precision autofocus system, it may be unable to focus or] the sub]ects listed below. If the camera is unable to focus, focus or] another subject at the same distance and use focus lock to recompose the photograph. • Very shiny subjects such as mirrors or car bodies. • Subjects that show little cont[...]

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    Exposure Compensation To adjust exposure compensation when photo- graphing very bright, very dark, or high-contrast subjects, press the selector up ([]). Press the selec- tor up or down to choose an exposure compensa- tion value and then press MENWOK Choose positive (+) volues to increose exposure Choose negotive () volues to reduce exposure A [] i[...]

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    _ Macro Mode (Close-ups) For close-ups, press the selector left (_) and select _. When macro mode is in effect, the camera fo- cuses on subjects near the center of the frame. Use the zoom control to compose pictures (_ 20). To exit macro mode, press the selector left (_) and select '_ OFF' Useof a tripod is recommended to prevent blur cau[...]

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    _g the Flash (Intelligent Flash) When the flash is used, the camera's Intelligent Flash system instantly analyzes the scene based on such factors as the brightness of the subject, its position in the frame, and its distance from the camera. Flash output and sensitivity are adjusted to ensure that the main subject is correctly exposed while pre[...]

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    If the flash will fire, [] will be displayed when the shutter button is pressed halfway. At slow shutter speeds, t"" will appear in the display to warn that pictures may be blurred; use of a tripod is recommended. The flash may fire several times with each shot. Do not move the camera until shooting is complete. The flash may cause vignet[...]

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    Q Using the Self-Timer To use the self-timer, press the selector down (_) and choose from the following options: Option Description (OFF) Self-timer off. The camera starts the timer when it detects two portrait subjects close together. Press the selector up to choose how close the subjects must be together before d._ (COUPLETIMER) the timer starts [...]

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    _yback Options To view the most recent picture in the LCDmonitor, pressthe [] button. Press the selector right to view pictures in the order recorded, left to view pictures in reverse order. Keep the selector pressed to scroll rapidly to the desired frame. _, Pictures taker] using other cameras are indicated by a I_ ("gift image") icon du[...]

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    i>i_i_yi:>_(k Oi:::4ior_s Play, back Zoom Select T to zoom in on pictures displayed in single-frame playback; select W to zoom out. When the picture is zoomed in, the selector can be used to view areas of the image not currently visible in the display. Zoom indiccTtor w T _Ax'_ h!cTvigcTtion window shows Press DISP/BACK to exit zoom. _, [...]

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    Multi-Frame Playback Selecting W when a picture is shown full-frame in the LCD monitor displays the current image with previous and following images in the background. Select W to increase the number of images displayed to two, nine, or one hundred, T to view fewer images. 4a T When two or more images are displayed, use the selector to highlight im[...]

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    [] Deletinq Pictures To delete individual pictures, multiple selected __ pictures, or all pictures, press MENU/OK, select [] ERASE (_ 67), and choose from the options be- low. Note that deleted pictures can not be recov- ered. Copy important pictures to a computer or other storage device before proceeding. Option Description Press tile selector lef[...]

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    [] Image Search Search for pictures. I Select [] IMAGE SEARCH in the playback menu (_ 67), highlight one of the following search criteria, and press MENU/OK: • BY DATE: Search by date. • BY FACE: Search for faces from the face recognition database. • BY* FAVORITES: Search by rating. • BYSCENE: Search by scene. • BYTYPE OF DATA: Find all s[...]

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    [] PhotoBook Assist Create books from your favorite photos. Creating a PhotoBook 1 Select NEW BOOK for [] PHOTOBOOK ASSIST in the playback menu (_ 67) and choose from the following options: • SELECT FROMALL: Choose from all available pictures. • SELECT BYIMAGE SEARCH: Choose from pictures matching selected search conditions (_ 41). _, Neither p[...]

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    Viewing, Photobooks Highlight a book in the photobook assist menu and press MENU/OK to display the book, then press the selector left or right to scroll through the pictures. Editing and Deletinq.Photobooks Display the photobook and press MENU/OK The following options will be dis- played; select the desired option and follow the on-screen instructi[...]

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    _Viewing Panoramas If you press the selector down when a panorama is displayed full frame, the camera will play back the picture from left to right. To pause playback, press the selector down; press the selector down again to resume. To exit to full- frame playback, press the selector up while panorama playback is in progress.[...]

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    Recordinq Movies Press (o; to shoot a movie. During recording, REC and the time remaining will be displayed in the LCD monitor and sound will be recorded via the built-in microphone (be careful not to cover the microphone during recording). Time ovoilob/e is disployed in monitor To end recording, press the _o) button again. Recording ends automatic[...]

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    _ ,::<>_c!_g Moves (J> The indicator lamp lights while movies are beirlg recorded. Do not open the bat- tery chamber during shooting or while the indicator lamp is lit. Failure to observe this precaution could prevent tile movie from being played back. (l;> Vertical or horizontal streaks may appear in movies containing very bright subje[...]

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    _Viewing. Movies During playback, movies are displayed in the LCD monitor as shown at right. The following operations can be per- formed while a movie is displayed: Option Description Start/pause Press the selector down to start playback. Press again to playback )ause. End playback/Press the selector up to end playback. If playback isnot in delete [...]

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    _Viewing Pictures on TV Connect the camera to a TV to show pictures to a group. 1 Turn the camera offand connect an optional A/V cable as shown below. Insert into Connect ye//ow p/ug to USB mUd-connector video-injock Connect white plug to C_nnector cover Bottery-chomber cover oudio-in jock c!) When connecting cables, be sure tile connectors are ful[...]

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    _Printing Pictures via USB If the printer supports PictBridge, the camera can be connected ,_f directly to the printer as shown below and pictures can be printed rJ without first being copied to a computer. Note that depending on PiclBridge the printer, not all the functions described below may be supported. 1 Connect the supplied USB cable as show[...]

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    !ki_gPct _esv_ 6 Press MENU/OK to start printing. Printing can be interrupted by pressing DISP/I_ACK, but note that some printers may not respond immediately. If the printer stops before printing is complete, turn the camera offand then on again. 7 After confirming that PRINTING has cleared from the camera display, turn the camera offand disconnect[...]

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    Printing.the DPOF Print Order The [] PRINT ORDER (DPOF) option in the playback menu can be used to create a digital "print order"for PictBridge-compatible printers (_ 84) or de- vices that support DPOR ®_ DPOF DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a standard that allows pictures to be printed from "print orders" stored in intern[...]

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    F'c_esv_ sSF: S Press the selector up or down to choose the number of copies (up to 99). To remove a picture from the print order, press the selector down until the number of copies is zero. 6 Repeat Steps 4-5 to complete the print order and press MENU/OI( when settings are complete. 7 A confirmation dialog will be displayed. Press MENU/OK to [...]

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    _Viewing Pictures on a Computer The supplied software can be used to copy pictures to a computer, where they can be stored, viewed, organized, and printed. Before proceeding, install the software as described below. Do NOT connect the camera to the computer until instaflation is complete. Windows: Installing MyFinePix Studio 1 Confirm that the comp[...]

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    / "< ) 3 Exit any applications that may be running and insert the installer CD in a CD-ROM drive. Windows 7/Windows Vista ii If an AutoPlay dialog is displayed, click SETUP.EXE A "User Account Control" The installer will start automatically; click Install MyFinePix Studio and follow the on-screen instructions to install MyFinePix [...]

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    Mocintosh: Instollin.g, FinePixViewer 1 Confirm that the computer meets the following system requirements: CPU PowerPC or Intel OS Pre-installed copies of Mac OS X version 103.g lO.6(visithttp://www.fujifilm. com/support/digito/comeros/compotibility/for more information) RAM 256MB or more A minimum of 200MB required for installation with 400MB avai[...]

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    Vew!_gF'c_ _es(_ aC(_ _p_te 4 Remove the installer CD from the CD-ROM drive. Note that you may be unable to remove the CD if Safari is running; if necessary, quit Safari before removing the CD. Store the installer CD in a dry location out of direct sun- light in case you need to re-install the software. 5 Mac OS X 10.5 or earlier: Open the &qu[...]

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    Connectin.g. the Camera 1 If the pictures you wish to copy are stored on a memory card, insert the card into the camera. _, Windows users may require the Windows CD when starting the software for the first time. ¢!) Lossof power during transfer could result in loss of data or damage to internal memory or tile memory card. Charge the battery before[...]

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    Vew!_gFc_esc! a<o @_te For more information on using the supplied software, start the application and select the appropriate option from the Help menu. (J> If a memory card corltairling a large number of images is inserted, there may be a delay before the software starts and you may be unable to import or save images. Use a memory card reader[...]

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    _m D sconnect ng theCamera After confirming that the indicator lamp is out, follow the on-screen instructions to _ Un nsta ng the Supp ed Software iii Only uninstall the supplied software when it is no longer required or before begin- ning reinstallation. After quitting the software and disconnecting the camera, drag the "FinePixViewer" f[...]

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    _g the Menus: Shooting. Mode Using the Shooting Menu To display the shooting menu, press MENU/OK in shooting mode. Highlight items and press the se- lector right to view options, then highlight an op- tion and press MENU/OK Press DISP/BACK to exit when settings are complete. The options available vary with the shooting mode selected. Shooting MenuO[...]

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    M_ : Mx: Control the camera's sensitivity to light. Higher values can reduce blur; note, however, that mot- tling may appear in pictures taken at high sensitivities. 1 O0 I ISO I 3200 Bright _- Scene --, Dark Less noticeable _ Noise (mottling) --. More noticeable Option I Description 1ANNIAtNAUTO Sensitivity is adjusted automatically in respon[...]

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    Choose the image size and aspect ratio at which pictures are record- I1_ 4:3 ed. Large pictures can be printed at large sizes with no drop in quality, l___--"T' while small pictures require less memory, allowing more pictures to be Size Aspect ratio recorded. @® SizeVersusAspect Ratio Size Option Printsat sizes up to I_1 34x 25 crn (13.S[...]

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    U_ing the Men_i_: Shooting Mode Choose how much image files are compressed. Option I Description FINE Low compression. Select for higher image quality. NORMAL High compression. Select this option to store more pictures. Enhance contrast and color saturation or take pictures in black and white. Option Description _i STANDARD Standard contrast and sa[...]

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    U_ing the _em_: Si_ooting Mode For natural colors, choose a setting that matches the light source. Option Description AUTO White balance adjusted automatically. -;÷:- For subjects in direct sunlight. _'.'_ For subjects in the shade. Use under"dayJight'fluorescent lights. Use under"warm white"fluorescent lights. Use un[...]

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    U_ing tile Menu_: Shooting Mocie Capture motion in a series of pictures. Option Description ON Tile camera takes up to 3 pictures while the shutter button is pressed. OFF One photograph is taken each time the shutter button is pressed. _, Focus and exposure are determined by the first frame in each series. _, The flash turns off automatically.The p[...]

  • Page 82

    This option controls how the camera selects the focus area. Regardless of the option selected, the camera will focus on the subject in the center of the LCD monitor when macro mode is on. Option I Description [] CENTER Tile camera focuses on the subject in tile center of the frame. IPosition the subject in the center focus area and press the select[...]

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    _g. the Menus: Playback Mode Using the Play.buck Menu To display the playback menu/press MENU/OK in play- back mode. Highlight items and press the selector right to view options/then highlight an option and press MENU/OK Press DISP/BACK to exit when settings are complete. Playback MenuOptions Create books from your favorite photos (42). Search for [...]

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    i J!_ir_c_ the i_eF_<_s; [>iayb_/<ik i_o<:!e Create a retouched copy of the current picture. 1 Display the desired picture. 2 Select I_ EDIT in the playback menu and choose from the following options: Option Description CROP Crop the copy. ASPECT RATIO Choose the aspect ratio. BRIGHTNESS Adjust brightness. CONTRAST Adjust contrast. COLO[...]

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    _s g the i_ Se!_ _s: Pay _i:<k f4od_ Select pictures for upload toYouTube or Facebook using MyFinePix Studio (Windows only). • Selecting Pictures for Upload 1 Select YouTube to choose movies for upload toYouTube, FACEBOOK to choose photos and movies for upload to Facebool<. 2 Press the selector left or right to display pictures and press ME[...]

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    t_e i_Se_ _s: P _yba< k i_sod View pictures in an automated slide show. Choose the type of show and press MENU/OK to start. Press DISP/BACR at any time during the show to view on-screen help. The show can be ended at any time by pressing MENU/OR. Option NORMAL FADE-IN NORMAL _ FADE-IN _ MULTIPLE SCRAP BOOKVIEW SELECT BGM Description Press select[...]

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    ;s g t e J";e _s::>aybackf';cde If the current picture is marked with a _] icon to indicate that it was taken with intelligent Face Detection, this option can be used to remove red-eye. The camera will analyze the image; if red- eye is detected, the image will be processed to create a copy with reduced red-eye. 1 Display the desired pi[...]

  • Page 88

    £s_g ie _Se_ _s: iJ ayb;_<:< i_sode Create a cropped copy of the current picture. 1 Display the desired picture. 2 Select [] CROP in the playback menu. 3 Use the zoom control to zoom in and out and use the selector to scroll the picture until the desired portion is displayed. 4 Press MENU/OK to display a confirmation dialog. 5 Press MENU/OK [...]

  • Page 89

    U_i_g _he _e_u_: _i_yb_:k Mode Rotate pictures taken in tall orientation so that they are displayed in tall orientation in the LCD monitor. 1 Display the desired picture. 2 Select [] IMAGE ROTATE in the playback menu. 3 Press the selector down to rotate the picture 90 ° clockwise, up to rotate it 90 ° counterclock- wise. 4 Press MENU/OK The pictu[...]

  • Page 90

    i_;_Arw:i ti'e _A_ :,¸ ,' _ _ _ k_ __ A _ I_ l :Sllla (Idaui_s Io OEE), Choose the transition between images during playback. Option I Description WIPE IChoose for a wipe transition between images. SLIDE-IN J lmages slide into the display. FADE-IN The next image fades in as the previous image fades out. OFF No transition between frames.[...]

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    _s gt_ Me s:PaybackMode Add existing footage to the end of the current movie to create an edited copy. 1 Display the desired movie. 2 Select [] MOVIE JOIN in the playback menu. 3 Press the selector left or right to highlight a movie. 4 Press MENU/0K to add the highlighted footage to the end of the current movie and save the resulting copy, or press[...]

  • Page 92

    _The Setup Menu llsing the Setup. Menu 1 Display the setup menu. 1.1 Press MENU/OK to display the menu for the cur- rent mode. 1.2 Press the selector left to highlight the tab for the current menu. 1.3 Press the selector down to highlight "_ SET. tab 1.4 Press the selector right to place the cursor in the setup menu. 2 Adjust settings. Highlig[...]

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    Setup MenuOptions Setthe camera clock(18). I e S_t_p Switch the camera clock instantly from your home time zone to the local time at your destina- tion when traveling. To specify the difference between local time and your home time zone: 1 Highlight _,_ LOCAL and press the selector right. 2 Use the selector to choose the time difference between loc[...]

  • Page 94

    Ti_e _et_p _em_ Reset all settings except [] DATE/TIME, [] TIME DIFFERENCE, and 1_ VIDEO SYSTEM to de- fault values. 1 Highlight [] RESET and press the selector right to display a confirmation dialog. 2 Highlight OK and press MENU/0K If a memory card is inserted in the camera, this option will format the memory card. If no mem- ory card is inserted[...]

  • Page 95

    New pictures are stored in image files named using a four-digit file Fromenumber number assigned by adding one to the last file number used. The file I %o-looo_ '] number is displayed during playback as shown at right. [] FRAME NO. _/_;i_ , _r,,T, _ controls whether file numbering is reset to 0001 when a new memory Directory Fife card is inser[...]

  • Page 96

    The Set_p Men_ Adjust the volume of the sounds produced when camera controls are operated. Choose ,qOFF (mute) to disable control sounds. Adjust the volume of the sounds produced when the shutter is released. Choose ,|OFF (mute) to disable the shutter sound. Choose the sounds used for the shutter, at startup, and for camera controls. Adjust the vol[...]

  • Page 97

    'e_p Choose whether the display automatically dims to save power in shooting mode. This option does not take effect during playback. Option Description The display dims to save power if no operations are performed for a few [] POWER SAVE ON seconds. Normal brightness can be restored by pressing the shutter but- ton halfway. [] POWERSAVE OFF Au[...]

  • Page 98

    Th_!_ _etup _er_u If ON is selected, selecting T at the maximum optical zoom position will trigger digital zoom, further magnifying the image. TheZoom Indicator ii; DIGITAL ZOOM on DIGITAL ZOOM w T I( )1_ _1 Optico/ zoom Digito/ zoom w T I( )1 Optico/zoom ill l; Digital zoom produces lower quality images than optical zoom. Select ON to save unproce[...]

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    ]iqe Sd:b_ p Me_q _ Choose a video mode for connection to a TV. SECAM is not supported. Option Description Select this mode for connection to video devices in North America, the Carib- NTSC bean, parts of Latin America, and some East Asian countries. Select this mode for connection to video devices in the United Kingdom and PAL much of Europe, Aust[...]

  • Page 100

    _ptional Accessories The camera supports a wide range of accessories from FUJlFILM and other manufacturers. • Printing __ FINEPIX XP20 Series •Audi°/Visual ?_ AN cable (optional) USB cable ( (supplied) PictBridge-compotib/e I • Computer Related USB cable (supplied) [ I SD card slot or card reader [ C°mp uter_ [ Available separately. I [...]

  • Page 101

    Op _} Accessories from FUJIFILM The following optional accessories are available from FUJIFILM. For the lat- est information on the accessories available in your region, check with your local FUJIFILM representative or visit http://www.fujifilm.com/producs/digitol_ comeros/index.html. Rechargeab!e NP-45A: Additional large-capacity NP-45A rechargeab[...]

  • Page 102

    _g for the Camera To ensure continued enjoyment of the product, observe the following pre- cautions. Storage and Use If the camera will not be used for an extended period, remove the battery and memory card. Do not store or use the camera in locations that are: • exposed to rain, steam, or smoke • very humid or extremely dusty • exposed to di[...]

  • Page 103

    Cleaning_ Use a blower to remove dust from the protective glass covering the lens and LCD monitor, then gently wipe with a soft, dry cloth. Any remaining stains can be removed by wiping gently with a piece of FUJlFILM lens-cleaning paper to which a small amount of lens-cleaning fluid has been applied. Care should be taken to avoid scratching the pr[...]

  • Page 104

    _Problems and Solutions Water in the Camera Problem Solution I The battery-chamber cover was not fully closed beforethe camera was immersed, or was opened Waterin the camera underwater: Take the camerato a FUJIFILM-authorized service technicianfor repairs, Do not turn the camera on, Power and Battery Problem Solution The camera doesnot The battery [...]

  • Page 105

    i_ ¸Qi_i_ _ _c_i l!_c_i_ic_ Problem Solution Charging doesnot start, IReinsertthe battery inthe correctorientationand make sure that the charger is plugged in (7), Charging is slow, lChargethe battery at room temperature (vi), The charging lamplights, I" There is dirt on the batteryterminals: Clean the terminalswith a soft, dry cloth. but the[...]

  • Page 106

    Problem Solution The camera doesnot The subjectis close to the camera: Select macro mode(33), focus. The subject is far away from the camera: Ca ncelmacro mode(33), The subject is not suited to autofocus: Use focus lock (30), Macro mode is not available Choose a different shooting mode(24), Intelligent Face Detection Choose a different shooting mod[...]

  • Page 107

    i_ ¸oi;_i_ _ _c_i l!_c_i_i_ Problem Solution Some flash modes are The desired flash mode isnot available in the current shooting mode: Choose a different not available, shootingmode (24), The camera is in silent mode: Turnsilent modeoff ( 77), The flash doesnot fully The subject is not in range ofthe flash: Position the subjectin range ofthe flash[...]

  • Page 108

    Playback Problem Solution Pictures are grainy. Thepicturesweretakenwith a different make or model of camera. Playback zoomis unavail- The current pictureis a resized copy with a size of [_]. able. No sound in movie Playback volume is too low: Adjust playback volume (80). The microphone was obstructed: Hold the ca mera correctly during recording ( 2[...]

  • Page 109

    i_ ¸Qi_i_T_ _a_c_i l!_c_i_tic_ Connections/Miscellaneous Problem Solution No pictureor sound. The camera is not properly connected: Connect the ca mera properly (48). AnA/V cable was connectedduring movie playback: Connect the camera oncemovie play- back has ended. Input on the television isset to"TV": Set input to"VIDE0", The [...]

  • Page 110

    _Warninq Messages and Displays The following warnings are displayed in the LCDmonitor: (red) (blinks red) tel o !AF (displayed in red with red focus frame) Apertureor sh utter speed displayed in red FOCUS ERROR TURN OFF THE CAMERA AND TURN ONAGAIN Warning Description Low battery. Charge the battery (7) or insert a fully-charged spare battery (9). B[...]

  • Page 111

    Warning Description The memory card is not formatted for use in the camera. Formatthe card (78). The memory card contacts require cleaningorthe memory card is damaged. Clean the contacts CARD ERROR with a soft, drycloth. Ifthe message isrepeated, formatthecard (78). Ifthe message persists, replace the card. Incompatiblememory card. Use a compatible[...]

  • Page 112

    Warning Description The camerahas run out of frame numbers (current frame number is 999-9999), Formatthe FRAME NO, FULL memory card and selectRENEW for [] FRAME NO. in the setup menu, Take a picture to reset frame numbering to 100-0001, then select CONTINUOUS for [] FRAME NO (79). PRESS AND HOLD THE DISP BUTTON TO An attempt was made to choosea fla[...]

  • Page 113

    Warning Description No memory card inserted when _ COPY is selectedin the playback menu. Inserta memory card. The source selected for Q COPY contains no images.Select a different source. The DPOF print order on the current memory card containsmore than 999 images. Copythe _ictures to internal memoryandcreate a new printorder. The picturecan not be [...]

  • Page 114

    _ps and Tricks The following tips and tricks will help you get the most from your camera. Choose the following settings for improved battery performance: • [] FACE DETECTION (_ 65): OFF • [] AF MODE (_ 66): [] CENTER • [] LED ILLUMINATOR (_ 66): OFF • [] LCD MODE (_ 81): [] POWER SAVE ON • [] DUAL IS MODE (_ 81 ): OFF • To prevent blur [...]

  • Page 115

    When ON is selected for [] FACEDETECTION (_ 65), you carl: • Zoom in on faces when ZOOM (CONTINUOUS) is selected for [] IM- AGE DISP. (_ 78). • Remove red-eye by selecting ON for [] RED EYEREMOVAL 1_ 81). • Zoom in on faces during slide shows 1_ 70) or by pressing tile selector down during playback. • Search for faces using [] IMAGE SEARCH [...]

  • Page 116

    Tips _nd Tdck_ • To photograph tile same scene both with and without tile flash, select _NATURAL&_. for r;1SHOOTING MODE (_ 24). Use multi4rame playback (_ 39) to compare the two shots. • To photograph subjects that are in motion, select [] TRACK- ING for IlnAF MODE (_ 66). • To photograph poorlyqit subjects close to the camera, select ON[...]

  • Page 117

    Internal Memory/Memory Card Capacity The following table shows the recording time or number of pictures available at different image sizes. All fgures are approximate; file size varies with the scene recorded, producing wide variations in the number of flies that can be stored. The number of exposures or length remaining may not diminish at an even[...]

  • Page 118

    _pecifications Model Digital Camera FinePix XP20 Series Effectivepixels 14,2 million CCD _,k3-in, square pixel CCD with primarycolorfilter Storage media • Internal memory (approx. 10 MB) • SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards File system Compliantwith Design Rule for Camera File System(DCF), Exif2.3, and Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) File format • S[...]

  • Page 119

    Sensitivity Standard output sensitivity equivalent to ISO 100, 200, 400, 800,1600, 3200;AUTO Metering 2S6-segment through-the-lens (TTL) Exposure control Programmed AE Exposure compensation -2 EV- +2 EVin increments of_J_ EV Image stabilization Digital image stabilization Shutter speed • AUTOmode: _/4 sJJ_,ooo s (combined mechanical and • Other[...]

  • Page 120

    Self-timer Off, 2 sec.,I0 sec., _._ (@UPLE T%ER), _.'._(GROUP T%ER) Flash Auto flash; effective range when sensitivity is set to AUTO is approx.70cm-3.1 m/2.2ft.- 10.1 ft (wide angie), 70cm-2.7 m/2.2 ft-8.8 ft. (telepho_o); effective range in macro mode is approx.30 cm-80 cm/O.9 ft-2.6 ft. Flash mode Auto,fill flash, off, slowsync (red-eye rem[...]

  • Page 121

    Power supply Battery life (approximate number of flames thatcan be taken with a fully charged battery) CIPA standard,measured in I_1 (auto) modeusing battery supplied with cameraandSD mem- ory card, Note: Number of shots that can be taken with battery vaties with battery charge level andwill declineat low temperatures, Camera dimensions 99.2mmx 67.[...]

  • Page 122

    Nominal voltage DC 3,7 V Nominal capacity 720 mAh Operating temperature 0 °C- +40 °C/+32 °F-+104 °F Dimensions (Wx H × D) 31,0 mm x 39,6 mm x 6,0 mm/1,2 in,x 1,6in, x 02 in, Weight Approx, 15,5 g/O,5 oz, Rated input IOOV-240VAC, 50/60 Hz Input capacity 6,0V (100W240 VA) Rated output 4,2V DC, 550mA Supported batteries NP-45A rechargeable batter[...]

  • Page 123

    Sp_(:i_(:ation_ • Notices • Specifications subject to change without notice FUJIFILM shall not be held liable for damages resulting from errors in this manual • Although the LCDmonitor is manufactured using advanced high precision technoP ogy, small bright points and anomalous colors may appear, particularly in the vicMty of text This is norm[...]

  • Page 124

    FUJ:FILm FUJIFILM Corporation 7-3, AKASAKA 9-CHOME, MtNATO-KU, TOKYO 107-0052, JAPAN http://www.fujifiLm.com/products/digitat cameras/index.htmI[...]