FujiFilm FinePix S20 Pro manual

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    This manual will show you how to use your FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA FinePix S20 Pro correctly. Please follow the instructions carefully. BL00291-200 ( 1 ) Getting Ready Using the Camera Advanced Features Software Installation Settings Viewing Images[...]

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    2 3 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 FinePix S20 Pro Manufacture’s Name: Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd. Manufacture’s Address: 26 - 30, Nishiazabu 2 - chome, Minato - ku, Tokyo 106 - 8620, Japa[...]

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    4 5 Getting Ready Using the Camera Advanced Features Settings Software Installation Viewing Images Contents ATTACHING THE LENS CAP AND STRAP ................................................................................................................... 10 LOADING THE BATTERIES ....................................................................[...]

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    6 7 h 16 MB, xD-Picture Card™ (1) Included with: Anti-static case (1) h AA-size alkaline batteries (4) h Shoulder Strap (1) h Protective cover (2) h Metal strap clip (2) h Clip attaching tool (1) h Lens cap (1) h Lens cap holder (1) h A/V (audio-visual) cable (1) (plug (2.5 mm dia.) to pin-plug cable × × 2) h USB cable (mini-B) (1) h IEEE1394 4[...]

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    8 9 Camera parts and features ✽ Refer to the pages in parentheses for information on using the camera parts or feature. Command dial (P .20) Continuous shooting button (P .50) Exposure compensation button (P .53) Flash button (P .45) Release socket (P .25) Shutter button Power switch Playback mode (P .29) Photography mode (P .23) Power-OFF Mode d[...]

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    10 11 Getting Ready 6 5 lens cap holder Fastener Fastener When attaching the strap to the camera, attach the metal strap clip to the camera before threading the strap through the clip. This description explains how to attach the strap using the clip attaching tool provided to make attaching the metal strap clip easier. (Numbers 1 to 8 refer to the [...]

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    12 13 Getting Ready 1 Check that the camera is turned off (indicator lamp is off) before opening the battery cover. ● ! Opening the battery cover while the camera is on, the camera is turned off. ● ! Do not apply force to the battery cover. 2 Load the batteries correctly as indicated by the polarity icons. Pull on the battery cover to close it.[...]

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    14 15 Getting Ready 2 ● ! Insert only the appropriate media types into the xD-Picture Card and Microdrive slots. Inserting the incorrect media will damage the camera or media. ● ! If the media is oriented incorrectly, it will not go all the way into the slot. Do not apply excessive force when inserting an xD-Picture Card or Microdrive. ● ! If[...]

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    1 2     :     0 0         A M 1 2     :     0 0         A M D A T E   T I M E D A T E   T I M E S E T S E T C A N C E L C A N C E L OK OK BACK BACK 1 0 1 0     .           .     ?[...]

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    F R F R AM A M E   N E   N O. O. C C D − R C C D − R A W C O N C O N T. T. A D A P T E R A D A P T E R D A T E D A T E / T I M E T I M E S E T S E T N O N O O F F O F F ENGLISH[...]

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    0 FinePix Photo mode ( ) button Photography: Allows you to select the quality (Number of recorded pixels), sensitivity and FinePix COLOR settings. Playback: Allows you to specify the print order (DPOF) settings. 0 Diopter adjustment dial Makes the image in the viewfinder easier to see. Set the dial to the position where the AF frame appears sharpes[...]

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    22 23 Using the Camera 1 2 1 Set the Power switch to “ q ”. 2 Set the Mode dial to “ B ”. 3 Set the Focus mode selector switch to “S-AF”. h Focal range Wide-angle: Approx. 50 cm (1.6 ft.) to infinity Telephoto: Approx. 90 cm (3.0 ft.) to infinity Press the Flash pop-up button to pop up the flash. ● ! When the flash is popped up, the i[...]

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    24 25 Using the Camera T AKING PICTURES ( AUTO MODE ) STILL PHOTOGRAPHY MODE 4 Brace your elbows against your sides and hold the camera with both hands. Position the thumb of your right hand so that it is handy for using the zoom. ● ! The image will be blurred if the camera moves when taking the picture (camera shake). Use a tripod to avoid camer[...]

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    26 27 Using the Camera Click In a shot like the image on the left, the subjects are not in the AF frame. If the picture is taken at this point, the subjects will not be in focus. USING AF/AE LOCK INDICATOR LAMP DISPLAY 1 3 3 3 3 A U T O A U T O Move the camera slightly so that one of the subjects is in the AF frame. 2 Press [...]

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    1 0 0 − 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 − 0 0 0 1   2 / 1 0 1 0 / 2 0 0 / 2 0 0 4     1 2 : 5 6 P M     1 2 : 5 6 P M 28 29 Using the Camera VIEWING THE IMAGES ( PLA YBACK ) PLAYBACK MODE Single-frame playback 1 Set the Power switch to “ w ”. 2 Press “ c ” to [...]

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    ERASE OK? ERASE OK? Y E S Y E S C A N C E L C A N C E L OK OK BACK BACK F R F R AM A M E 1 0 0 − 0 0 0 9 1 0 0 − 0 0 0 9 B A C K B A C K E R A S E E R A S E F R F R A M E[...]

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    32 33 Advanced Features 1 1 Set the Power switch to “ q ”. 2 Set the Mode dial to Still photography mode. 3 Press the Photo mode ( p ) button. ● ! In “ r ” Movie mode, do not set the “ S ” (sensitivity) setting. 0 1 0 3 0 2 1 1 Set the Power switch to “ q ”. 2 Set the Mode dial to Still photography mode or Movie mode. 3 Press the [...]

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    34 35 Advanced Features J FinePix COLOR p PHOTO MODE STILL PHOTOGRAPHY S SENSITIVITY p PHOTO MODE STILL PHOTOGRAPHY ◆ Quality setting in High-sensitivity mode ◆ If you try to select a quality setting ( ➡ P.32) other than “ 1 ” when the camera is set to High-sensitivity mode, “ & ” appears blinking and the quality cannot be changed[...]

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    36 37 Advanced Features EXPOSURE ( SHUTTER SPEED AND APERTURE ) STILL PHOTOGRAPHY FUNCTIONS Closed Open When shooting a moving subject, you can either “freeze the motion” or “capture the sense of movement” by adjusting the shutter speed. Freezes the motion of the subject. Photographs the traces left by the subject's movement. By adjust[...]

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    38 39 Advanced Features T AKING PICTURES — SELECTING THE CAMERA SETTINGS STILL PHOTOGRAPHY FUNCTIONS Consider the scene you are photographing and the sort of image you want to achieve when you specify the camera settings. A general guide is given below. 1 Select the Photography mode ( ➡ P .40-44, 67-68). B Specifies all settings other than Qual[...]

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    40 41 Advanced Features N PROGRAMMED AUTO STILL PHOTOGRAPHY FUNCTIONS Set the Mode dial to “ N ”. This is an automatic mode that allows you to specify any of the settings other than the shutter speed and aperture. This allows you to take shots relatively simply in the same way as the Shutter- priority Auto and Aperture-priority Auto modes (prog[...]

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    42 43 Advanced Features < APERTURE-PRIORITY AUTO STILL PHOTOGRAPHY FUNCTIONS Set the Mode dial to “ < ”. This is an automatic mode that allows you to set the aperture. You can use this mode for shots where you want to have the background out of focus (wide aperture) or have both near and far objects in focus at the same time (narrow apert[...]

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    44 45 Advanced Features d FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY STILL PHOTOGRAPHY FUNCTIONS Choose from 6 flash modes according to the type of shot. 1 Set the Power switch to “ q ”. 2 Set the Mode dial to Still photography mode. 3 Press the Flash pop-up button to pop-up the flash. h Effective flash range ( B ) Wide-angle: Approx. 0.3 m to 8.5 m (1.0 ft. to 27.9 ft[...]

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    46 47 Advanced Features d Forced flash Use this mode in backlit scenes, such as a subject against a window or in the shade of a tree, or to get the correct colors when taking a picture under bright lighting. In this mode, the flash fires in bright as well as dark conditions. c Slow synchro This is a Flash mode that uses a slow shutter speed. This a[...]

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    48 49 Advanced Features Use this button to take pictures of a moving subject. Using Continuous AF mode reduces the time required for focusing. Set the Focus mode selector switch to “C-AF”. 1 2 Frame the shot so that the subject fills the center of the image or the entire AF frame. 2 5 0 2 5 0 F 5 . 6 3 3 3 3 P I [...]

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    50 51 Advanced Features f Top 10-frame continuous shooting S T O R I N G S T O R I N G This mode shoots up to 10 frames (Max. 4.5 frames/sec.). When taking the pictures, the images appear (in sequence from the left) and recorded. ● ! The maximum file recording time, using the continuous shooting, is 12.5 seconds (when [...]

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    53 Advanced Features Use this function for shots to get the correct brightness (exposure), such as shots with extremely high contrast between the subject and the background. Set the Power switch to “ q ”. 1 Set the Mode dial to “ N ”, “ M ” or “ < ” mode. 2 2 5 0 2 5 0 F 5 . 6 3 3 3 3 P I S O ?[...]

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    55 Advanced Features 54 e MACRO ( CLOSE-UP ) STILL PHOTOGRAPHY FUNCTIONS Select Macro mode to take close-up shots. Set the Power switch to “ q ”. 1 Set the Mode dial to “ B ”, “ N ”, “ M ”, “ < ” or “ > ” mode. 2 3 A U T O A U T O 2 5 0 2 5 0 F 5 . 6 3 3 3 3 The Macro mode se[...]

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    57 Advanced Features 56 O F F O F F A U T O A U T O ± 1/3 1/3 S E L S E L F - T I M E R E R O F F O F F 3 When you enable the setting, an icon appears in the top-left corner of the screen. ● ! The settings available in the menu screen vary depending on the Still phot[...]

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    59 Advanced Features 58 Beep 1 Use this setting to set the white balance for the ambient natural or artificial lighting in images. Use this setting to achieve special effects also. 1 Select custom white balance “ O ” or “ P ”. 2 Press the “MENU/OK” button. A WHITE BALANCE Change the white balance setting to take a picture with the white[...]

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    61 Advanced Features 60 S E L E C T   A F   A R E A S E L E C T   A F   A R E A 2 The AF frame appears in the location to which the target point was moved. Take the picture in the normal way. To reposition the AF frame, repeat step 1 . 2 5 0 2 5 0 F 5 . 6 3 3 3 3 ?[...]

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    63 Advanced Features 62 Multiple exposure provides a way of overlaying images on top of each other to give a final image that cannot be got through normal photography. ● ! When the image is overexposed, use negative compensation in the Brightness (exposure compensation) setting to correct the exposure ( ➡ P.53). ● ! Only the optical zoom can [...]

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    65 Advanced Features 64 4 MODE SELECT F ISO AU TO External flash settings (for flashes with automatic flash control) For external flash, refer to the user’s manual for the flash and specify the settings as described below. h Select External flash mode (TTL mode cannot be used). h Match the settings to the camera aperture setting. Set the flash fo[...]

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    67 Advanced Features 66 r RECORDING MOVIES MOVIE MODE 1 Set the Mode dial to “ r ”. Use “ r ” Movie mode to record movies with sound. h Specifications Motion JPEG with monaural sound Quality selection method % (640 × 480 pixels) $ (320 × 240 pixels) h Frame rate 30 frames per second ● ! Changing the quality (movie size) setting ( ➡ P.[...]

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    69 Advanced Features 68 P L A Y P L A Y PLA YING BACK MOVIES PLAYBACK MODE 1 1 Set the Power switch to “ w ”. 2 Press “ d ” or “ c ” to select the movie file. ● ! Movies cannot be played back using multi-frame playback. Use the “DISP” button to select single-frame playback. 2 1 Press “ b ” to play the movie. 2 [...]

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    71 Advanced Features 70 B A C K B A C K E R A S E E R A S E F R F R A M E A L L   F R A L L   F R AM A M E S E S 1 1 Set the Power switch to “ w ”. 2 Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the menu screen. 2 Press “ d ” or “ c ” to select “ o [...]

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    73 Advanced Features 72 F R F R AM A M E P R O T E C T P R O T E C T S E T   A L L S E T   A L L R E S E T   A L L R E S E T   A L L 1 0 0 − 0 0 0 9 1 0 0 − 0 0 0 9 P R O T E C T   O K ?[...]

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    75 Advanced Features 74 P L A Y B A C K P L A Y B A C K 2 Press “ d ” or “ c ” to select “ g ” PLAYBACK. P L A Y B A C K P L A Y B A C K 1 1 Set the Power switch to “ w ”. 2 Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the menu on the screen. ● ! The Power save function [...]

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    77 Advanced Features 76 After 30 seconds of recording, “ π ” appears on the screen. To finish: Press the “MENU/OK” button. To re-record your comment: Press the “BACK” button. 5 ◆ When the image already has a voice memo ◆ If you select an image that already has a voice memo, a screen appears in which you can select whether or not to[...]

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    79 Advanced Features 78 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 and Microdrive. The recorded specifications include information on which[...]

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    81 Advanced Features 80 S H E E T S S H E E T S D P O F : 0 0 0 0 9 D P O F : 0 0 0 0 9 0 1 0 1 S E T S E T OK OK F R F R AM A M E 1 0 0 − 0 0 0 9 1 0 0 − 0 0 0 9 4 1 Press “ d ” or “ c ” to display t[...]

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    83 Settings 82 W USING THE SET-UP SCREEN 1 1 Set Power switch to “ q ”. 2 Set the Mode dial to “ W ” to display the SET-UP menu. ● ! Always turn the camera off when replacing the batteries. Opening the battery cover or disconnecting the AC power adapter without turning the camera off may cause the camera settings to revert to the factory [...]

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    85 Settings 84 R E C R E C F R F R AM A M E OK OK P R E V I P R E V I E W C A N C E L C A N C E L BACK BACK P R E V I E W P R E V I E W R E C R E C C A N C E L C A N C E L OK OK B A C ?[...]

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    87 Settings 86 ADAPTER SETTING F F RAM R A M E   N E   N O. O . C C D − R A W C C D − R A W C O N T . C O N T . O F F O F F A D A P T E R D A P T E R N O N O D A T E D A T E / T I M E T I ?[...]

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    89 Software Installation 88 5.1 THE SOFTWARE COMPONENTS 5 Software Installation Launches the FinePixViewer software when a camera is connected. Used for videoconferencing (Windows only). Allows you to display thumbnail lists of the images stored on your PC or in the camera, print the images individually or as an index, display the images at full si[...]

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    91 Software Installation 90 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 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 “Installati[...]

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    93 Software Installation 92 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 folder you want to install FinePixViewer. 1 Click the [Open] button to open the ins[...]

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    95 Software Installation 94 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[...]

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    97 Software Installation 96 9 Click the [Continue] button. ● ! The software is installed in the “Applications” folder on the disk you want to install in. 10 Click the [Install (upgrade)] button. 11 Enter your administrator name and password and then click the [OK] button. 12 An installation progress window appears. (Installation may take seve[...]

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    99 Viewing Images 98 If the power cuts out during data transmission, the data will not be transmitted correctly. Always use the AC power adapter when connecting the camera to a computer. For more information on using the software, refer to “How to use FinePixViewer” in the HELP menu which was installed from the CD-ROM. Refer to Section 5 the fi[...]

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    101 Viewing Images 100 ● ! The Windows CD-ROM may also be required during installation. In this event, change CD-ROMs as directed by the on-screen instructions. h FinePixViewer starts up. ✽ Screen for Windows 98 SE Windows 98/98 SE/Me/2000 Professional/Macintosh h A removable disk icon appears and you can use your PC to transfer files to and fr[...]

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    103 Viewing Images 102 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 Click “Basic Operation” and then click “ Basic Slide Show Operations?[...]

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    105 104 System Expansion Options (PC card slot) C O M P A C T F L A S H DPC-CF T M f o 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 Microdrive (commercially available) Image Memory Card Reader ( IEEE 1394 ) (PC card slot) PC Card Adapter xD-Picture Card FinePix S20 Pro Digital Camera Personal Computer (commercially available) ( USB ) ( IEEE [...]

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    107 106 Using Y our Camera Correctly Power Supply and Batteries e Read this information and the “Safety Notes” ( ➡ P.118), to make sure 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 In direct sunlight or in places s[...]

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    109 108 D I S C H A R G E D I S C H A R G E O K O K C A N C E L C A N C E L S E T S E T D I S C D I S C HA H A R G E   O K ? R G E   O K ? I T   I T   M A Y   T A K E   A   A Y  [...]

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    111 110 (Lit red) (Blinking red) The camera batteries are low or completely out of charge. Load new or fully charged batteries. There is a strong likelihood of camera shake because the shutter speed is slow. Use flash photography. Use a tripod for some scenes and modes. The AF (auto focus) cannot work effectively. i If the image is too dark, take t[...]

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    113 112 T roubleshooting e If you think the camera is faulty, check the following once more. Troubleshooting Possible causes Solutions i The batteries have run out. i The batteries are loaded backwards. i The battery cover is not closed properly. i The AC power adapter plug has come out of the power outlet. The batteries run ou t. i You are using t[...]

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    115 114 Specifications System Model Digital camera FinePix S20 Pro Effective pixels 6.2 million (S-pixel: 3.1million, R-pixel: 3.1million) pixels CCD 1/1.7-inch Super CCD SR Total 6.7 million (S-pixel: 3.35 million, R-pixel: 3.35 million) pixels Storage media xD-Picture Card (16/32/64/128/256/512 MB) Microdrive (340 MB/1 GB) File format Still image[...]

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    117 116 Explanation of T erms AF/AE Lock: On the FinePix S20 Pro, pressing the Shutter button down half way locks the focus and exposure settings (AF and AE lock). If you want to focus on a subject that is not centered in the frame or change the picture composition after the exposure is set , you can obtain good results by changing the composition [...]

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    119 118 CAUTION Do not use this camera in locations 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 reach of s[...]

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    Printed in Japan FGS - 305112 - FG Printed on recycled paper. 26 - 30, Nishiazabu 2 - chome, Minato - ku, Tokyo 106 - 8620, Japan http://home.fujifilm.com/products/digital/[...]