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Fujifilm FinePix F401 User's Manual

1. J E 74 Brace your elbows against your sides and hold Displaying the On screen Help dai the camera with both hands Position the thumb ber el the stap i peed the Mode ane o ie viewind of your right hand so that it is handy for using Contirivour selection are displayed at the bottom of the monitor en you are taking shots using the viewfinder the zoom Press tin MENU OK button Press the button indicated you can make the battery last longer by pressing Y For subjects closer than 60 cm 2 ft use Macro ISP HN the DISP button to switch the LCD monitor off photography P 31 In the Owner s Manual black CO k JETT 3 Note that you cannot switch the LCD monitor off D Use the viewfinder to take pictures switch the LCD Press this button to triangles are used to indicate up Press the DISP button NU AA in Macro mode Sp monitor off tomake the battery last longer stop a procedure down A V and left right lt 4 gt to use the zoom or the ATEAN Photography range Approx 60 cm 2 ft to infinity i ae Wie will a blurred Jee ee pa midway through tively MENU OK button to fae taking the picture camera shake Use a tripod to avoi peer ug pene wey trim pe a oe ae T If a CARD ERROR LWRITE ERROR TREAD ERROR or camera shake particularly for shots in dark locations L CARD NOT INITIALIZED
2. Mode switch lt Macro button P 31 Still photography mode P 21 0 4 41 Y Zoom button P 19 Playback mode P 35 Movie video mode O O P52 Viewfinder P 23 gt 3 Viewfinder lamp P 25 Z a MENU OK button P 18 LCD monitor _ BACK button P 18 _ DISP button P18 29 36 t Strap moun 7 Tripod mount ii i A A v E es Battery compartment P 12 Battery release catch P 12 SI Ss E aan eject button P 13 SmartMedia slot P 13 Battery cover P 12 13 10 Nomenclature Sample display Example of LCD Monitor Text Display Still photography mode Flash for 800 or 1600 Sensitivity Only Photography mode EV Exposure AF compensation F w _ swe Camera shake warning amp White balance 7 Zoom bar Date Example of LCD Monitor Text Display Playback mode Playback frame number eee Ten Playback mode 100 mii Protection _____ _ A DPOF amp Voice memo Zoom bar o Date Number of recorded pixels R f E OR EY MIET Number of remaining shots 2 Continuous shooting P GA 2 Ca 3 Battery level warning pecs A Pee Battery level warning LETE LOADING THE BATTERY AND SmartMedia Compatible Batteries Use only the special Rechargeable Battery NP 60 The use of other brands of recharge
3. 127 Slide the POWER switch to turn the camera on and off When you switch the camera on the viewfinder amp lights green If the t a mode is selected the lens cover opens and the lens slides out Avoid pressing on the lens so as not to damage precision components Obstructing the lens will cause a malfunction or fault and the ZOOMERROR or FOCUS ERROR message will appear Take care also not to get fingerprints on the camera lens as this will result in impaired image quality in your shots CO k Ham BAC k IN fone When you first switch the camera on the date is cleared Press the MENU OK button to set the date and time D To set the date and time later press the BACK button Y if you do not set the date and time this confirmation screen will appear each time you switch the camera on D When you switch the camera on the self timer lamp lights for about 5 seconds Y if you load the battery while the camera s POWER switch is set to ON the viewfinder lamp self timer lamp lights briefly This is normal and does not indicate a fault 15 SWITCHING ON AND OFF SETTING THE DATE AND TIME Use 4 and gt to select Year Month Day Hour or Minute Press 1 A or Y to set the number D if you hold down A 1 or Y Ha the numbers change conti
4. Ufone Pressing the MENU OK button erases all the unprotected files If the COPOF SPECIFIED ERASE OK DPOF SPECIFIED ERASE ALL OK message appears press the MENU OK button once more to erase the image FORMAT i 100 0009 FORMAT ERASE ALL DATA Oks ack em Pressing the MENU OK button erases all the files and initializes the SmartMedia Formatting erases protected files also Y If the CARD ERROR I WRITE ERROR READ ERROR or TL CARD NOT INITIALIZED message appears refer to P 97 98 before formatting the SmartMedia and take the appropriate measures 61 PLAYBACK MENU Ori PROTECTING IMAGES FRAME ALL LG m UNPROTECT ALL O UNPROTECT ALL I GE PROTECT ALL oe the protection from all the MENU 4 gt TT E OK PROTECT ALL sacr Protects all the files Set the Mode switch to DA FRAME SET RESET Press the MENU OK button to view the Protects or unprotects only the selected file menu screen Use lt or P to select On PROTECT Press C 1 A or Y to select UNPROTECT ALL PROTECT ALL or FRAME SET RESET Press MENU Ok button to confirm your selection Protection is a setting that prevents
5. SmartMedia is loaded the wrong way round Warning Displayed Explanation Remedy E Lit red The battery in the camera is fully depleted or Replace the battery or have new battery ready __ Blinking red very low on charge Ww There is a strong likelihood of camera shake Use flash photography However a tripod because the shutter speed is slow should be used for some scenes and modes t AE Outside the AE continuous range The shot can be taken but the exposure will not be correct The AF auto focus cannot work effectively e If the image is too dark take the picture at a AF distance of around 2 m 6 6 ft from the subject e Use AF lock to take the picture ERONEN There is no SmartMedia loaded or a 5 V Load the SmartMedia 3 3V in the correct direction CARD NOT INITIALIZED e The SmartMedia is not formatted e The SmartMedia contact area is soiled e Camera fault e Format the SmartMedia e Wipe the contact area on the SmartMedia with a soft dry cloth It may be necessary to format the SmartMedia If the error message is still displayed replace the SmartMedia e Contact your FUJIFILM dealer e The SmartMedia contact area is soiled e The SmartMedia is damaged e Wipe the contact area on the SmartMedia with a soft dry cloth It may be necessary to format e The SmartMedia format is incorrect the SmartMedia If the error message is still displayed replace the SmartMed
6. BAC Set the Mode switch to DPA Press the MENU OK button to view the menu screen FORMAT ALL FRAMES FRAME Use lt gt to select i ERASE FORMAT ALL FRAMES m FORMAT Formatting erases all the files The SmartMedia is initialized for use FRAME Use IWI A or Y to select FRAME ALL FRAMES or FORMAT Press MENU Ok button to confirm your selection in the camera You should copy important files that you do not want to be erased to your computer or another media ALL FRAMES Erases all unprotected files You should copy important files that you do not want to be erased to your computer or another media FRAME 4 Erase only the selected file BACK Returns to playback without erasing any files Continued on next page 59 60 PLAYBACK MENU T ERASING SINGLE ALL FRAMES FORMATTING FRAME OK MEBACK ALL FRAMES i ALL FRAMES Use lt 8 and P to select the file to be erased Press the MENU OK button to erase the currently displayed file To erase another image repeat steps and When you have finished erasing images press the BACK button The file for which PROTECTED FRAME was displayed cannot be erased Remove the protection
7. Display selector You can use this button to select the LCD monitor display When shooting Switches the LCD monitor on and off or displays the framing guides During playback Switches text display on and off or selects multi frame playback Main actions performed by TO A Ga W lt 4 and gt When the Mode switch is set to 6 Zoom Switches Macro amp on and off Sets the flash 4 gt j Playback zoom start stop movie or sound playback Change frame or in a movie frame advance When the Mode switch is set to 48 f Zoom BASIC OPERATION GUIDE no TAKING PICTURES GA AUTO MODE d You ve read the chapter on getting ready and the camera is now set up and ready to take pictures The Basic Photography section explains the three basic steps of taking pictures viewing pictures and erasing pictures Master the basic steps by actually trying them out on the camera as you go e Using the Menus Display the menu OK Press the MENU OK button Select a menu option Select a setting Press the lt or gt Press the button button upward 4 or downward
8. Use a blower brush to remove dust from the lens LCD monitor screen or viewfinder as these surfaces and then wipe lightly with a soft dry cloth If any soiling remains apply a small amount of lens cleaning liquid to a piece of FUJIFILM lens cleaning paper and wipe gently Do not scratch hard objects against the lens LCD monitor screen or viewfinder as these surfaces are easily damaged Clean the body of the camera with a soft dry cloth Do not use volatile substances such as thinners benzine or insecticide as these may react with camera body and cause deformation or remove the coating E Using the Camera Overseas When travelling overseas do not place your camera in the check in baggage Baggage handling at airports may subject baggage to violent shocks and the camera may be damaged internally even when no external damage is visible 91 92 Notes on the Power Supply Notes on Using the Battery NP 60 This camera uses the Rechargeable Lithium ion Battery Pack NP 60 Note the points below when using the rechargeable battery Take particular care to read the Safety Notes to ensure that you use the battery correctly When shipped the NP 60 is not fully charged Always charge the NP 60 before using it When carrying the NP 60 install it in a digital lt camera or keep it in the Kie E soft case AX LS When storing the NP 60 A J gt Battery place it inside the special NP 60 soft case provi
9. message appears see P 97 98 when the flash is set to Suppressed Flash mode 21 22 amooe TAKING PICTURES GA AUTO MODE Take care to hold the camera so that your fingers or the strap do not cover the lens flash or flash control sensor If the lens flash or flash control sensor is obscured by your fingers or the camera strap you may not be able to obtain the correct brightness exposure for your shot D There may be some unevenness in the brightness at the lower edge of the LCD monitor This is normal and does not indicate a fault This does not affect the photographed image D Check that the lens is clean If it is dirty clean the lens as described on P 91 Y If you use the flash in very dusty conditions or when it is snowing white dots may appear in the image due to the flash reflecting off the dust particles or snowflakes Try taking the shot with the flash switched off Zoom bar To zoom in on the subject press A HJTELE To zoom out press Y WIDE A zoom bar appears on the LCD monitor when you zoom in or out Optical zoom focal length 35mm camera equivalent Approx 38 mm 114 mm 1 5 in to 4 5 in Maximum zoom scale 3x 2 Zooming stops briefly when the camera switches between optical zoom and digital zoom P 30 Press the same zoom button again to switch zoom modes rY Using the viewfinder or
10. ona Check the size of the image being saved and then press the MENU OK button The trimmed image is added as a separate file in the last frame Himage Sizes Best for prints Good for prints 03H NTRIMMING is displayed in yellow since the quality is too low for printing Lower than J QT RIMMING is no longer displayed and images cannot be saved trimmed as the quality is not suitable for printing ei move ERASING SINGLE FRAME FORMAT ALL FRAMES FRAME Set the Mode switch to PJ Press the MENU Ok button to display the Menu screen on the LCD monitor To revert to image playback without erasing the image select BACK and press the MENU Ok button FORMAT ALL FRAMES a BACK 2ees arn Select FRAME in the WERASE menu and press the MENU OK button See P 58 for more information on ALL FRAMES and FORMAT 39 mo ERASING SINGLE FRAME BACK Press lt 4 or B to view the frame individual file you want to erase D Press the BACK button to cancel frame erasing Note that mistakenly erased images cannot be recovered You should copy important files that you do not want to be erased to your computer 40 or another media Pressing the MENU OK button eras
11. A type of AVI Audio Video Interleave file format that handles images and sound as a single file Images in the file are recorded in JPEG format Motion JPEG can be played back by QuickTime 3 0 or later PC Card A generic term for cards that meet the PC Card Standard PC Card Standard A standard for PC cards determined by the PCMCIA PCMCIA Personal Computer Memory Card International Association US 103 104 Explanation of Terms WAVE A standard format used on Windows systems for saving audio data WAVE files have the WAV file extension and the data can be saved in either compressed or uncompressed format Uncompressed recording is used on this camera WAVE files can be played back on a personal computer using the following software Windows MediaPlayer Macintosh QuickTime Player QuickTime 3 0 or later White Balance Whatever the kind of the light the human eye adapts to it so that a white object still looks white On the other hand devices such as digital cameras see a white subject as white by first adjusting the color balance to suit the color of the ambient light around the subject This adjustment is called matching the white balance A function that automatically matches the white balance is called an Automatic White Balance function Specifications Model Digital camera FinePix F401 Number of effective pixels 2 1 million pixels CCD sensor 1 2 7 inch Super CCD in an interwo
12. Y Do not disconnect the USB cable when the camera is communicating with the PC See P 86 for information on the disconnection procedure PC Operation e FinePixViewer automatically starts up UN 00 50 Sern y A T me 2 ES P p a be ete oh f cu m ea Screen for Windows 98 SE SE Se e A removable disk icon appears and you can use your PC to transfer files to and from the camera Windows Macintosh Removable untitled Disk If the above operations do not occur you do not have the required software programs or drivers 6 installed on your PC Refer to the Software Quick Start Guide booklet and complete the required PC setup procedures Then reconnect the camera to your PC 83 CONNECTING AT PC CAMERA MODE POSTVIEW ON POWER SAVE 2 MIN DATE TIME SET T BACK Plug the AC power adapter connector into the DC IN 5V socket on the camera and then plug the adapter itself into the main power outlet Slide the POWER switch to the side to turn the camera on Set the USB MODE setting in the SET UP menu to PC CAM P 78 79 Slide the POWER switch to the side to turn the camera off Switch your PC on Use the special FinePix F401 USB cable to connect the camera to your computer Switch the camera on If you are using a Windows PC the driver settings are automatically specified when installation ends Just wait
13. button erases all of ees the DPOF settings already specified for each Pressing the MENU Ok button confirms the ecules ee epecliy the DPOF setting Press the MENU OK button to display the 4 DPOF settings menu screen Pressing the BACK button returns you to the Use 4P to select 8 VOICE MEMO settings screen 5 Press the MENU OK button D Press the BACK button to leave the previous r F settings unchanged 4 You can also add voice memos to images still Pressing the MENU OK button confirms all the During playback check that the icon is a Hi cameras provider tiey can settings displayed for the previous settings e p ayad baer on ae Care i 70 2 Voice memos cannot be added to movies Continued on next page 71 PLAYBACK MENU RECORDING VOICE MEMOS 100 0009 VOICE MEMO CO KE BAC K JANIH oa fez amp 100 0009 VOICE MENO C RECORDING J Co KIT B A C K JNE The CREC STANDBY message appears on the LCD monitor Recording begins when you press the MENU Ok button Face the microphone as Microphone YOU record the voice memo Hold the camera me roughly 20 cm 7 9 in cs away for the best results 72 on During recording the remaining time is shown on the LCD monitor and the self timer lamp flashes When the time remaining reaches 5 seconds the self timer lamp starts flashing quickly Z To end you
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15. use AF AE lock P 27 26 ca move TAKING PICTURES GA AUTO MODE Number of Available Frames The number of available shots is displayed on the LCD monitor See P 44 for information on changing the resolution D The default resolution 4 set at shipment is W E Standard number of shots per SmartMedia Because the amount of data recorded varies depending on the subject the number of available shots may not decrease when recording ends or may decrease by 2 frames The discrepancy between the standard number of available shots and the actual number of available shots increases in proportion to the capacity of the SmartMedia Quality M 4M F m 4M N 2M iM 0 3M No of recorded pixels 2304 x 1728 1600 x 1200 1280 x 960 640 x 480 Image Data Size Approx 1 6MB Approx 790KB Approx 390KB Approx 320KB Approx 130KB MG 4S 4MB 2 4 9 12 30 MG 8S 8MB 4 9 19 25 61 MG 16S SW 16MB 9 19 39 49 122 MG 32S SW 32MB 20 39 79 99 247 MG 64S SW 64MB 40 79 159 198 497 MG 128SW 128MB 81 159 319 398 997 Number of available shots displayed on the camera for a new SmartMedia formatted in the camera moe 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 on
16. LCD monitor frame your shot so that the subject fills the entire AF Auto Focus frame P If your subject is not in the center of the picture use AF AE lock to take the picture P 27 When you are using the viewfinder to take a picture at a distance of 0 6 m to 1 5 m 2 0 ft to 4 9 ft only the shaded area in the figure is photographed To center the photographed area accurately you should use the LCD monitor to take the shot Yin some conditions it may be difficult to see your subject clearly on the LCD monitor such as in sunny weather outdoors or when you are shooting dimly lit scenes In such situations use the viewfinder to take the shot Y The image shown on the LCD monitor before you take the shot may differ in its brightness color etc from the image actually recorded If necessary play back the recorded image to check it P 35 23 anoe TAKING PICTURES GA AUTO MODE 8 Co When you press the shutter button down halfway the camera emits a short double beep and focuses on your subject the viewfinder lamp green changes from blinking to steady At that point the AF frame on the LCD monitor becomes smaller and the camera sets the shutter speed and aperture Y if the camera does not emit a short double beep and 1AF appears on the LCD monitor the camera cannot focus When you press the shutter button down halfway the image on the s
17. See P 55 for information on resolution settings Movie format Motion JPEG P 103 320 x 240 pixels 160 x 120 pixels selectable 10 frames per second With monaural sound Y Because the audio is recorded as you shoot take care not to cover the microphone with your finger P 8 2 Depending on the available space on the SmartMedia the available shooting time per movie may be shorter B You cannot switch the LCD monitor off in this mode It may not be possible to play back your movie on other cameras The available shooting time and the CSTANDBY message are shown on the LCD monitor E SmartMedia standard shooting time SmartMedia Quality Capacity 320 60 MG 4S 4MB Approx 24sec Approx 83sec MG 16S SW 16MB Approx 98sec Approx 5 6 min MG 32S SW 32MB Approx 199 sec Approx 11 3 min MG 64S SW 64MB Approx 6 7 min Approx 22 8 min MG 128SW 128MB Approx 13 4 min Approx 45 6 min The available shooting time displayed on the camera for a new SmartMedia formatted in the camera MG 8S 8MB Approx 49sec Approx 169 sec 120s e Zoom bar L In Movie video mode the lens is fixed at the wide angle setting and only the digital zoom can be used You can use the A and Y zoom buttons to zoom in and out A zoom bar appears on the LCD monitor Digi
18. a few moments If your PC fails to recognize the camera refer to the Software Quick Start Guide J Always use the prescribed procedure when disconnecting or switching off the camera P 86 X Y Take care to ensure that the special FinePix F401 USB cable is connected the correct way around and that the plugs are pushed fully into the connection sockets Camera Operation KA el O000 e When the camera and computer are exchanging data the self timer lamp flashes and the viewfinder lamp flashes alternately green and orange e The lens is fixed at the wide angle zoom setting e PC CAMERA appears on the LCD monitor e Power Save is disabled when the camera is connected to a USB port Y If you switch the power on with the PC Camera USB setting selected the color tones shown on the LCD monitor may differ Y Do not disconnect the USB cable when the camera is communicating with the PC See P 86 for information on the disconnection procedure PC Operation e FinePixViewer automatically starts up and the PictureHello window opens Windows only Screen for Windows 98 SE e You can use Videolmpression to view live images Screen for Macintosh If the above operations do not occur you do not have the required software programs or drivers installed on your PC Refer to the Software Quick Start Guide
19. booklet and complete the required PC setup procedures Pa Then reconnect the camera to your PC 85 DISCONNECTING FROM THE PC Important always use this procedure EN i pee MQuit all applications FinePixViewer Videolmpression etc that are using the camera Check that the viewfinder lamp is lit green or that the self timer lamp is off no data is being exchanged with the computer For a DSC connection proceed to step 2 For a PC CAMERA connection proceed to step 3 Even when Copying is no longer displayed on the computer the camera and the computer may still be exchanging data Always check that the viewfinder 86 lamp is lit green or that the self timer lamp is off 2 Perform the steps shown below before you switch the camera off This procedure differs depending on the operating system software or PC you are using Windows 98 or 98 SE No PC operation is needed Windows Me 2000 Professional XP Right click the removable disk icon in the My en Computer window and i Explore select Eject This step is Search only required in Windows Co DE Me Format Left click the Eject icon in the taskbar and eject USB Disk AS EQ 921 19 21 Screen for Windows Me The menu option shown below appears Click on this option Screen for Windows Me The
20. e Wipe the battery terminals with a clean dry cloth e Load a new fully charged battery can only select the M resolution setting The sensitivity is set to 800 or 1600 high sensitivity photography in the Photography menu In the Photography menu set the sensitivity to 400 or less No photograph is taken when the shutter button is pressed e No SmartMedia is loaded e The SmartMedia is fully recorded The SmartMedia is write protected The SmartMedia is not formatted The SmartMedia contact area is soiled e Load a SmartMedia e Insert a new SmartMedia or erase some unwanted frames e Remove the write protection e Format the SmartMedia e Wipe the SmartMedia contact area with a The photographed image is dark even though used the flash e The subject is too far away e Your finger was covering the flash flash control sensor e Move to within the effective flash range before taking the shot e Hold the camera correctly clean dry cloth The image is blurred The lens is dirty e You photographed scenery with Macro mode selected e You took a close up shot without selecting Macro mode e You are shooting a subject that is not suited to autofocusing e Clean the lens e Cancel Macro mode e Select Macro mode e Use AF AE lock to take the shot 101 102 Troubleshooting gt If you think the camera is faulty check the following
21. have been taken the camera records the final 4 frames shot before you released the shutter button If there is insufficient capacity on the SmartMedia the number of shots that could be recorded just before the shutter button was released is taken PHOTOGRAPHY MENU Mi SENSITIVITY Selecting A M P 41 Displaying the menus P 42 This mode can be selected in the tM photography mode Use this setting when you want to take bright pictures indoors without using a flash or when you want to use a fast shutter speed to prevent camera shake etc Settings 200 standard 400 800 1600 D while selecting a higher sensitivity setting will allow you to take pictures in darker locations it will also increase the amount of speckling in your images Streaking may also be visible in shots of scenes such as the night sky Choose the sensitivity setting that best suits the conditions 2 When you specify a high sensitivity the amount of noise interference in the image shown on the LCD monitor before the shot is taken increases However this is normal and does not indicate a fault 2 The digital zoom cannot be used in high sensitivity photography If you select a photography mode other than GM when a high sensitivity setting is selected the resolution reverts to the setting specified just before the sensitivity was set High sensitivity photography 800 or 1600 When a high sensitivity 800 or 1
22. of pine trees or dark foliage 0 6 EV PHOTOGRAPHY MENU CE WHITE BALANCE SELECTING THE LIGHT SOURCE Selecting A M P 41 Displaying the menus P 42 WHITE BALANCE This mode can be selected in the aM photography mode 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 faces and shots taken under a special light source In such situations select the correct white balance for the light source See P 104 for information on the white balance AUTO Automatic adjustment Shooting to show the ambience of the light source Shooting outdoors in fine weather c Shooting in shade gt Shooting under Daylight fluorescent lamps 3 Shooting under Warm White fluorescent lamps gt 53 Shooting under Cool White fluorescent lamps Shooting in incandescent light When the flash fires the white balance set for the flash is used To achieve a particular desired effect set the flash mode to Suppressed Flash P 34 51 52 mone yes MOVIE VIDEO Set the Mode switch to 8 This mode allows you to shoot movies up to 120 seconds at the amp setting or 480 seconds at the setting with sound
23. once more Troubleshooting Possible causes Solutions There is speckling on the image The shot was taken with a slow shutter speed long exposure in a high temperature environment This is a characteristic of CCDs and does not indicate a camera fault The camera does not emit any sound e The camera volume is set too low eThe microphone was blocked during shooting recording e There is something covering the speaker during playback e Adjust the volume e Take care not to block the microphone during shooting recording e Ensure that the speaker is uncovered Frame erase does not erase the frame The ERASE ALL function does not erase all the frames e DPOF settings are specified for some frames e Some frames may be protected e Cancel the DPOF settings and try again P 67 e Remove the protection cant format the SmartMedia The SmartMedia is write protected Remove the write protection Peel off the write protect sticker When the camera is connected to a personal computer PC the shot image appears on the camera s LCD monitor e The special FinePix F401 USB cable is not properly connected to the computer or camera e The PC is not switched on e Set up the camera and the special FinePix F401 USB cable correctly e Switch the PC on Nothing happens when use the camera switches e Camera malfunction e The battery is exhausted e Brie
24. personal use Users are also asked to note that the transfer of memory cards containing images or data protected under copyright laws is only permissible within the restrictions imposed by those copyright laws E Liquid Crystal If the LCD monitor or display panel is damaged take particular care with the liquid crystal in the monitor or panel If any of the following situations arise take the urgent action indicated If liquid crystal comes in contact with your skin Wipe the area with a cloth and then wash thoroughly with running water and soap If liquid crystal gets into your eye Flush the affected eye with clean water for at least 15 minutes and then seek medical assistance If liquid crystal is swallowed 6 Flush your mouth thoroughly with water Drink large quantities of water and induce vomiting Then seek medical assistance E Notes on Electrical Interference If the camera is to be used in hospitals or aircrafts please note that this camera may cause interference to other equipment in the hospital or aircraft For details please check with the applicable regulations E Handling Your Digital Camera This camera contains precision electronic components To ensure that images are recorded correctly do not subject the camera to impact or shock while an image is being recorded E Trademark Information IBM PC AT is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corp of the U S A iMac and Macintosh
25. side to turn the camera on Set the USB MODE setting in the SET UP menu to DSC P 78 79 Slide the POWER switch to the side to turn 82 the camera off Camera Operation Switch your PC on Use the special FinePix F401 USB cable to connect the camera to your computer Switch the camera on If you are using a Windows PC the driver settings are specified automatically when installation is completed No further action is required If your PC fails to recognize the camera refer to the Software Quick Start Guide Always use the prescribed procedure when disconnecting or switching off the camera P 86 2 On Windows XP and Mac OS X you must specify the automatic launch settings the first time you connect the camera to your computer Software Quick Start Guide booklet Y Take care to ensure that the special FinePix F401 USB cable is connected the correct way around and that the plugs are pushed fully into the connection sockets KA el 000 e When the camera and computer are exchanging data the self timer lamp flashes and the viewfinder lamp flashes alternately green and orange e DSC appears on the LCD monitor e Power Save is disabled when the camera is connected to a USB port Before replacing the SmartMedia always disconnect the camera from the PC using the procedure on P 86
26. that may cause undesired operation 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 installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Notes on the Grant To comply with Part 15 of the FCC rules this product must be used with a Fujifilm specified ferrite core USB cable and DC supply cord For customers
27. the battery Open the battery cover and pull the battery release catch in the direction indicated to D Always switch the camera off when removing the battery Align the contact area the gold colored section on the SmartMedia with the gold marking on the SmartMedia slot and firmly push the SmartMedia all the way into the slot Close the battery cover Dit you open the battery cover while the camera is switched on the camera automatically switches off to protect the data on the SmartMedia 2 The SmartMedia will not slide fully into the slot if it is inserted facing the wrong way Be careful not to apply undue force to the SmartMedia D To protect the SmartMedia always store it in the special anti static case To remove the SmartMedia Open the battery cover pull the SmartMedia eject button up and push it down Then fold the SmartMedia eject button back down to its original position Grip the SmartMedia and pull it out 13 CHARGING THE BATTERY leew DC IN 5V socket Check that the camera is switched off Plug the AC power adapter connector into the DC IN 5V socket on the camera and then plug the adapter itself into the main power outlet The self timer lamp lights blue and battery charging begins When charging is completed the self timer lamp switches off A fully discharged battery takes roughly 3 hours to fully recharge at an ambient temp
28. with a diagonal bar notify the S user that the action indicated is prohibited Prohibited Filled circles with an exclamation mark notify Q the user of an action that must be performed Required ZN WARNING ZN WARNING Z N WARNING If a problem arises switch the camera off remove the battery disconnect and unplug the AC power adapter Continued use of the camera when it is emitting smoke is emitting any unusual odor or is in any other abnormal state can cause a fire or electric shock Contact your FUJIFILM dealer Do not allow water or foreign objects to enter the camera If water or foreign objects get inside the camera switch the camera off remove the battery and disconnect and unplug the AC power adapter Continued use of the camera can cause a fire or electric shock Contact your FUJIFILM dealer A Unplug from power socket g iW Do not use the camera in the bathroom or shower This can cause a fire or electric shock amp Do not use in the bathroom or shower Never attempt to take pictures while in motion Do not use the camera while you are walking or operating a moving car or other vehicle This can result in you falling down or being involved in a traffic accident Use only the batteries or AC power adapter specified for use with this camera Do not use voltages other than the power supply voltage shown The use of other power source
29. 169 sec MG 16S SW 16MB 9 19 39 49 122 Approx 98 sec Approx 5 6 min MG 32S SW 32MB 20 39 79 99 247 Approx 199 sec Approx 11 3 min MG 64S SW 64MB 40 79 159 198 497 Approx 6 7 min Approx 22 8 min MG 128SW 128MB 81 159 319 398 997 Approx 13 4 min Approx 45 6 min 105 106 Specifications Shutter Variable speed 1 4 sec to 1 2000 sec depend on Exposure mode Flash Auto flash using flash control sensor Effective range Wide angle Approx 0 4 m 3 5 m 15 7 in 11 5 ft Telephoto Approx 0 4 m 2 m 15 7 in 6 6 ft Flash modes Auto Red Eye Reduction Forced Flash Suppressed Flash Slow Synchro Erase modes ERASE FRAME ERASE ALL FRAMES FORMAT initialize LCD monitor 1 5 inches low temperature polysilicon TFT 114 000 pixels Self Timer 10 sec timer clock Input Output Terminals DC Input To connect the AC power Adapter AC 5VS AC 5VHS L USB socket For file transfer to a computer and connection to the optional cradle Power Supply and Others Power supply Use one of the following Rechargeable Battery NP 60 or AC Power Adapter AC 5VS AC 5VHS E Available shots using the battery When fully charged Battery Type No of Shots NP 60 LCD monitor ON Approx 200 LCD monitor OFF Approx 450 The number of shots shown here is an approximate guide to the number of consecutive shots that can be taken based on 50 flash usage at normal temperatures H
30. 600 is set EE or AM appears on the LCD monitor and the resolution is automatically set to If you try to select a resolution other than M when a high sensitivity setting is selected SUED or aM flashes and the resolution remains unchanged 50 PHOTOGRAPHY MENU 44 EV EXPOSURE COMPENSATION a E we Loo3 J This mode can be selected in the tM photography mode Use the Brightness setting to obtain the optimum image brightness exposure when the subject is much brighter or darker than the background Correction range 13 steps 2 1 EV to 1 5 EV in 0 3 EV increments See P 103 for more information on EV The Brightness setting is disabled in the following situations When the flash is used in Auto or Red Eye Reduction mode When dark scenes are shot in Forced Flash mode Subjects for Which Exposure Adjustment is Particularly Effective Guide to using positive compensation Copying of printed text black characters on white paper 1 5 EV Backlit portraits 0 6 EV to 1 5 EV Very bright scenes such as snowfields and highly reflective subjects 0 9 EV Shots made up predominantly of sky 0 9 EV Guide to using negative compensation Spotlit subjects particularly against dark backgrounds 0 6 EV Copying of printed text white characters on black paper 0 6 EV Scenes with low reflectivity such as shots
31. Dimensions 35 2 mm x 53 mm x 7 0 mm 1 39 in x 2 1 in x 0 28 in WxHxD Mass Weight Approx 30g 1 05 oz These specifications are subject to change without notice 93 Notes on the Power Supply Use only the AC 5VS AC 5VHS AC Power Adapter with your FinePix F401 Digital Camera The use of other AC power adapters may result in damage to your camera The AC Power Adapter is only intended for indoor use Push the connection cord plug firmly into the DC input socket When unplugging the connector cord switch the camera off and pull out the plug by grasping the plug itself Do not pull on the cord Do not use the AC power adapter with any device except the specified device During use the AC power adapter will become hot to touch but this is normal Do not disassemble the AC power adapter Doing so could be dangerous Do not use the AC power adapter in a place with high temperature and high humidity Do not drop or subject the AC power adapter to strong shocks The AC power adapter may emit a humming noise but this is normal lf used near a radio the AC power adapter may cause Static so play the radio in a distant place Very occasionally DC output will be prevented by the operation of the internal protection circuit In this event unplug the AC 5VS AC 5VHS AC power adapter from the power socket for a few moments and then plug it in again This will restore DC output E Specifications AC 5
32. Eject hardware dialog box appears Click the OK button or the close button Macintosh Drag the Removable drive icon on the desktop to the Trash arn i untitled Trash D When you drag the icon to the Trash CREMOVE OK appears on the camera s LCD monitor lt USB a f DN DC IN 5V socket Se Camera Switch the camera off Unplug the special FinePix F401 USB cable from the camera System Expansion Options gt By using the FinePix F401 together with other optional FUJIFILM products your system can be expanded to fill a wide range of uses Cradle s FinePix F401 Digital Camera USB 20 p Floppy Disk Adapter re FlashPath Floppy disk drive PC card slot Ss SS SSS SS PC Card Adapter USB IEEE1394 2 Memory Card Reader Q Memory Card Reader 88 L o SmartMedia TV monitor commercially available Personal Computer commercially available USB Digital Photo Printer Accessories Guide gt The optional accessories sold separately can make taking pictures with the FinePix F401 even easier For information on how to attach and use the accessories refer to the instructions provided with the accessory used Visit the FUJIFILM web site for the latest information on camera accessories http home fujifilm com products digital index html S
33. ONNECTING AT PC CAMERA MODE eerren 84 DISCONNECTING FROM THE PC Important always use this procedure 86 System Expansion Options Accessories Guide Notes on Using Your Camera Correctly 91 Notes on the Power Supply eetere 92 Notes on Using the Battery NP 60 92 AC Power Adapter PINI ASEAS STARE EE A E 94 Notes on the SmartMedia ss 1s 1 95 Warning Displays PETIN ERIAS AE IAEE IAN A AANE TARER 97 Troubleshooting REO DRESU EEKEREN AENA OSAERA SAER EE 100 Explanation of Terms seesseeseseeseteeseseeteetees 103 Specifications 105 Safety Notes gt 108 EC Declaration of Conformity vevevesesenees 111 oa Preface E Test Shots Prior to Photography For particularly important photographs such as weddings and overseas trips always take a test photograph and view the image to make sure that the camera is functioning normally Fuji Photo Film Co Ltd cannot accept liability for any incidental losses such as the costs of photography or the loss of income from photography incurred as a result of faults with this product E Notes on Copyright Images recorded using your digital camera system cannot be used in ways that infringe copyright laws without the consent of the owner unless intended only for personal use Note that some restrictions apply to the photographing of stage performances entertainments and exhibits even when intended purely for
34. VS AC 5VHS Power Supply AC 100V to 240V 50 60Hz Rated Input Capacity 12W U S A and Canada 0 15A to 0 24A other countries DC 5 0V 1 5A U S A and Canada DC 5 0V 2 0A other countries Temperature During Use 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F U S A and Canada 0 C to 45 C other countries Storage Temperature 10 C to 70 C 14 F to 158 F Dimensions MAX 47 mm x 20 mm x 72 mm 1 9 in x 0 8 in x 2 8 in W x H x D U S A and Canada 49 mm x 40 mm x 65 mm W x H x D U K 49 mm x 31 mm x 65 mm W x H x D other countries Approx 120 g 4 2 oz U S A and Canada Approx 200 g 7 0 oz U K Approx 180 g 6 4 oz other countries Connection Cord Length Approx 2 m 6 6 ft Rated Output Mass Weight Please note that specifications and characteristics are subject to change without notice Notes on the SmartMedia mSmariMedia The SmartMedia card supplied with your FinePix F401 camera is a new image recording medium developed especially for use in digital cameras Each SmartMedia card contains a built in semiconductor memory chip NAND flash memory which is used for storing digital image data Because the data is stored electronically the stored image data can be erased from the card and new data recorded SmartMedia with IDs The SmartMedia ID is a SmartMedia that has an individually assigned identification number SmartMedia ID cards can be used with device
35. a new battery No photograph is taken when the shutter button is pressed e The SmartMedia is damaged e The Power Save function has switched the camera off e The battery is exhausted e Load a new SmartMedia e Switch the camera on e Load a new fully charged battery No power e The battery is exhausted e The AC power adapter plug has come out of the power outlet e The battery is loaded the wrong way round e Load a new fully charged battery e Plug the adapter back in e Load the battery in the correct direction can t use the flash to take pictures e The shutter button was pressed while the flash was charging e The battery is exhausted e The Suppressed Flash mode is selected e Wait until charging is completed before pressing the shutter button e Load a new fully charged battery e Set the flash mode to Auto Red eye Reduction or Forced Flash The flash cannot be used in some modes Power cuts out during operation The battery is exhausted Load a new fully charged battery can only select Suppressed Flash flash mode Continuous shooting is selected Set continuous shooting to OFF Battery runs out quickly e Camera is being used in extremely cold conditions The terminals are soiled The battery is flat e Put the battery in your pocket or another warm place to heat it and then load it into the camera just before you take a picture
36. able battery could cause faults or damage to the camera NP 60 Rechargeable Battery 1 Terminals N Indicator The battery is not fully charged at shipment and must be charged up before being used Y Do not stick labels onto the battery as this could cause the battery to become jammed inside the camera 2 See P 92 93 for note on the battery SmartMedia sold separately E Only use 3 3V SmartMedia MG 4S 4MB MG 16SW 16MB ID MG 8S MG 32SW_ 32MB ID MG 16S 16MB MG 64SW 64MB ID MG 32S 32MB MG 128SW 128MB ID MG 64S 64MB D Image files cannot be recorded or erased if a write protect sticker is affixed to the SmartMedia D Operation of this camera is only guaranteed when it is used with FUJIFILM SmartMedia 2 Some 3 3V SmartMedia are labelled as 3V or ID cards D See P 95 96 for note on SmartMedia 11 LOADING THE BATTERY AND SmartMedia Battery release catch Gold Slide the battery cover out to open it Hold the battery so that the arrow markings are aligned use your finger to pull the battery release catch in the direction shown and insert the battery Check that the battery is locked in place Y Do not apply excessive force to the battery cover Never open the battery cover while the camera is still switched on This could damage the SmartMedia or corrupt the image files on the 42 SmartMedia To remove
37. are registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc Microsoft Windows and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Windows is an abbreviated term referring to the Microsoft Windows Operating System The Designed for Microsoft Windows XP logo refers to the camera and the driver only SmartMedia is a trademark of Toshiba Corporation Other company or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective companies E Exif Print Exif ver 2 2 Exif Print Format is a newly revised digital camera file format that contains a variety of shooting information for optimal printing Camera Features and Accessories Camera Features 2 1 million effective pixels 1 2 7 inch Super CCD provides high quality images with 2304 x 1728 4 0 million recorded pixels High performance 3x optical zoom Compact and lightweight aluminum magnesium alloy body Quick responsive operation with a 2 5 second startup and 1 3 seconds between shots Auto focus with macro function Manual photography mode lets you set your own photography settings High sensitivity photography M mode only Image checking function automatically plays back the image for about 2 seconds after you take a picture Maximum 3 6x seamless digital zoom Playback zoom function up to 14 4x Continuous shooting function Movie shooting fun
38. available in the menu screen differ Ex lt depending on the still image mode Photography Menu Options White balance EV Sensitivity lt Quality Self timer photography Continuous shooting Option Ga af 0 6 16000 if oOo ow fi FINAL 4 SET UP i 0 3 800 W 25 OH Tor 4 LCD BRIGHTNESS 4 400 ea a PA a O ATO n tLh 0 3 a 0 3M 14 E NANUAL Devl ogol O In 6N Manual mode 09 O09 Goge QOO A Q 4 2 Pressing lt 4 or gt once 2 2 2 Q Available modes more in the resolution and Available modes Available modes Available modes Available modes oll sensitivity settings jumps to OA OW os OA OW OA OW OA OW os i the previous page or the next Default setting AUTO Default setting 0 Default setting 200 page Default setting W 6 W vm Default setting OFF Default setting OFF 42 See P 51 for details See P 50 for details See P 49 for details See P 44 55 for details See P 45 for details See P 47 for details See P 78 for details 43 PHOTOGRAPHY MENU lt SETTING QUALITY MODE NO OF RECORDED PIXELS FOR STILL IMAGES Displaying the menus P 42 ANN 2M 1H 0 3M This mode can be selected in the GA 6N still image modes You can choose from 5 settings Use the table on the right as a guide for selecting the best s
39. bbieeenels seed ede 39 3 Advanced Features Photography MODE SELECTING GA AUTO OR M MANUAL 41 PHOTOGRAPHY MENU OPERATION PHOTOGRAPHY MENU OPTIONS bereererreren 42 PHOTOGRAPHY MENU 4 SETTING QUALITY MODE NO OF RECORDED PIXELS FOR STILL IMAGES gt s 1s 2 44 SELF TIMER PHOTOGRAPHY oee 45 QyCONTINUOUS SHOOTING eetere 47 Top 4 frame Continuous Shooting 48 G Final 4 frame Continuous Shooting 48 SENSITIVI Y siecttcessee eee eierene cree teeceenseeny 49 EV EXPOSURE COMPENSATION ve 50 8 WHITE BALANCE SELECTING THE LIGHT SOURCE 7 51 ys MODE MOVIE VIDEO over esesesseesteeeeees testes teeteeneenens 52 Resolution settings for MOVIES vree 55 4 Advanced Features Playback MODE PLAYING BACK MOVIES VIDEO rr 56 PLAYBACK MENU T ERASING SINGLE ALL FRAMES FORMATTING haikai eai enee ie iiie 58 OnPROTECTING IMAGES FRAME ALL 62 i HOW TO SPECIFY PRINT OPTIONS DPOF 66 BA DPOF SET FRAME ct einne 67 RECORDING VOICE MEMOS e e ee 71 gt I MODE PLAYING BACK VOICE MEMOS creeert 74 5 Settings 8 ADJUSTING THE MONITOR BRIGHTNESS 8 ADJUSTING THE VOLUME amp USING SET UP E SET UP Menu Options Date time setting etc 79 SET UP POWER SAVE Mite ene ohn needa dean tnanasansenechudeyennabwncines 80 N CONNECTION Cbseeeepecdeu dan arr 81 CONNECTING AT DSC MODE 82 C
40. button DPOF TOTAL 005 NO FINISH Use lt 8 or P to display the frame for which you want to specify DPOF settings Press 1 4 or Y to set YES for the frame to be printed and then press the MENU OK button or b gt To specify more DPOF settings repeat steps and Y DPOF settings cannot be specified for movies 2 TOTAL shows the total number of frames for which prints have been ordered a 100 0009 DPOF TOTAL 005 A YES NO Cone When you have finished the settings always 4 select FINISH and press the MENU OK button If you press the BACK button no DPOF settings are specified D You can only specify one print per frame in the DPOF settings Note also that you can specify prints for up to 999 frames on the same SmartMedia Continued on next page 69 PLAYBACK MENU 3 DPOF SET FRAME PLAYBACK MENU amp RECORDING VOICE MEMOS DPOF settings cannot be changed 100 0009 O KE BACK Set the Mode switch to PA Use lt 4 and B to select the image still If you select a frame for which DPOF settings have already been specified the CRESETDPOFOK image to which you want to add a voice message appears memo Pressing the MENU OkK
41. chnology Even so small bright points and anomalous colors particularly around text may appear on the monitor These are normal display characteristics and do not indicate a fault with the monitor This phenomenon will not appear on the recorded image x The operation error may be caused in a digital camera by the strong radio interference i e electric fields static electricity line noise etc Due to the nature of the lens the edges of photographed images may appear distorted This is normal and does not indicate a fault 107 108 Safety Notes To ensure that you use your FinePix F401 camera correctly read these Safety Notes and your Owner s Manual carefully beforehand After reading these Safety Notes store them in a safe place About the Icons The icons shown below are used in this document to indicate the severity of the injury or damage that can result if the information indicated by the icon is ignored and the product is used incorrectly as a result This icon indicates that death or Z WARNING serious injury can result if the information is ignored This icon indicates that personal injury or material damage can result if the information is ignored A CAUTION The icons shown below are used to indicate the nature of the information which is to be observed A Triangular icons notify the user of information requiring attention Important Circular icons
42. creen freezes temporarily However this image is not the recorded image lt If AF is displayed on the screen e g the shot is too dark for the camera to focus try standing about 2 m 6 6 ft from your subject to take the picture If you press the shutter button down fully without releasing it the camera makes a clicking noise and takes the picture The camera then records the photographed image Y You can adjust the volume of the camera operation noises bebeep and click or switch them off altogether in the SET UP menu P 78 79 There is a slight delay between the shutter button being pressed and the shot being taken If necessary play back the shot to check the image P If you press the shutter button down fully in one motion the shot is taken without the AF frame changing 2 When you take a picture the viewfinder lamp lights orange camera not ready before switching back to green to indicate that the camera is again ready for shooting The viewfinder lamp flashes orange while the flash is charging If the LCD monitor is switched on the screen may go dark for a moment This is normal and does not indicate a fault 2 See P 97 99 for information on the warning displays E Viewfinder Lamp Display Display Status Lit green Ready to shoot Blinking green AF AE operating or camera shake AF warning ready to shoot Blinking green and orange Recording data to the SmartMed
43. ction with sound Voice Memo function for easy photography information recording 1 5 inches 114 000 pixels low temperature polysilicon TFT LCD monitor Recharge or connect to your PC simply by placing the FinePix F401 in its cradle sold separately Easy high speed image file transfer via the USB connection Conforms to Design for Camera File system standard and Exif ver 2 2 for digital cameras Design for Camera File system standard and Exif format are formulated by the Japanese Electronic and Information Association JEITA Accessories SmartMedia 16MB 3 3V 1 Supplied with Anti static case 1 e Index label 1 ai AC 5VS AC 5VHS AC Power Adapter 1 Approx 2 m 6 6 ft connection cord NP 60 Rechargeable Battery 1 Soft case included Strap 1 USB Interface Set 1 CD ROM Software for FinePix EX 1 FinePix F401 Special USB cable with Noise Suppression core 1 e Software Quick Start Guide 1 Owner s Manual this manual 1 Nomenclature Shutter button PA Flash P 32 Self timer lamp P 46 POWER switch P15 Attaching the strap x Refer to the pages in parentheses for information on using the camera features Flash control sensor Microphone Viewfinder window Speaker P 77 Lens Lens cover 2 USB socket 22 Cradle connection socket P 82 84 a fi IN 5V power input socket P 14
44. d store in a cool place The battery should be stored in a dry location with an ambient temperature between 15 C and 25 C 59 F and 77 F Do not leave the battery in hot or extremely cold places E Handling the Battery To avoid injury or damage observe the following Do not allow the metal portions of the battery to touch other metal objects Do not bring the battery close to a flame or throw it into a fire Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the battery Do not recharge the battery with chargers other those specified Dispose of used batteries promptly To avoid damaging the battery or shortening its life observe the following Do not drop the battery or otherwise subject it to strong impacts Do not immerse the battery in water To ensure that you obtain optimum battery performance observe the following Always keep the battery terminals clean eStore the battery in a cool dry place Storing the battery for long periods in a hot location can shorten the battery life If you use the battery for a long period the camera body and the battery itself will become warm This is normal and is not a malfunction Use the AC power adapter supplied with the camera if you are taking pictures or viewing images for a long period of time E Specifications of the Enclosed NP 60 Nominal voltage DC 3 7V Nominal capacity 1035mAh Operating temperature 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F
45. ded E Battery Features The NP 60 gradually loses its charge even when not used Use a NP 60 that has been charged recently in the last day or two to take pictures To maximize the life of the NP 60 switch the camera off as quickly as possible when it is not being used e The number of available shots will be lower in cold locations or at low temperatures Take along a spare fully charged NP 60 You can also increase the amount of power produced by putting the NP 60 in your pocket or another warm place to heat it and then loading it into the camera just before you take a picture If you are using a heating pad take care not to place the NP 60 directly against the pad The camera may not operate if you use a depleted NP 60 in cold conditions Soft case E Charging the Battery e You can charge the NP 60 using the AC Power Adapter AC 5VS AC 5VHS e The NP 60 can be charged at ambient temperatures between 0 C and 40 C 32 F and 104 F At an ambient temperature of 23 C 73 F it takes approximately 3 hours to charge a fully depleted NP 60 battery e You should charge the NP 60 at an ambient temperature between 10 C and 35 C 50 F and 95 F If you charge the NP 60 at a temperature outside this range charging takes longer because the performance of the NP 60 is impaired e You cannot charge the NP 60 at temperatures of 0 C 32 F or below e You can also use the optional BC 60 Battery Char
46. ding the SmartMedia into the floppy disk adapter and then inserting the adapter into your floppy disk drive Compatible OS Windows 95 98 98 SE Me NT4 0 Mac OS 7 6 1 to 9 1 Compatible SmartMedia 5V 3 3V 2MB to 128MB FD A2 SM R2 Image Memory Card Reader The SM 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 Compatible with Windows 98 98 SE Windows Me Windows 2000 Professional or iMac and models that support USB as standard DM R1 Image Memory Card Reader This device provides a simple way to transfer image data in either direction between your PC and an image memory card SmartMedia or CompactFlash Type I Microdrive compatible The IEEE 1394 interface provides high speed data transfer Compatible with Windows 98 SE Windows 2000 Professional read only iMac DV and Power Macintosh PCs with FireWire as a standard feature Mac OS 8 5 1 to 9 1 PC AD3 PC Card Adapter The PC Card Adapter allows the SmartMedia to be used as a PC Card Standard ATA compliant PCMCIA 2 1 PC card Type Il Compatible with SmartMedia of 5V 3 3V 2MB to 128MB Notes on Using Your Camera Correctly gt Be sure to read this information in conjunction with Safety Notes P 108 to ensure that you use your camera correctly E Places to Avoid Do not store or use th
47. e camera in the following types of locations In the rain or in very humid dirty or dusty places In direct sunlight or in places subject to extreme temperature rises such as in a closed car in summer Extremely cold places Places subject to strong vibration Places affected by smoke or steam Places subject to strong magnetic fields such as near motors transformers or magnets In contact with chemicals such as pesticides or next to rubber or vinyl products for long periods of time E Notes on Immersion in Water or Sand The FinePix F401 is particularly adversely affected by water and sand When you are at the beach or close to water ensure that the camera is not exposed to water or sand Take care also not to place the camera on a wet surface Water or sand inside the camera can cause faults that may be irreparable E Notes on Condensation If the camera is carried suddenly from a cold location into a warm place water droplets condensation may form on the inside of the camera or on the lens When this occurs switch the camera off and wait an hour before using the camera Condensation may also form on the SmartMedia card In this event remove the SmartMedia and wait a short time before using it again E When the Camera is Unused for Long Periods If you do not intend to use the camera for a long period of time remove the battery and the SmartMedia card before storing the camera E Cleaning Your Camera
48. e of the subjects in the AF frame Continued on next page AF Autofocus AE Auto exposure Lock On the FinePix F401 when you press the shutter button down half way the focus and exposure settings are fixed AF AE lock If you want to focus on a subject that is off to one side of the image or if you want to set the exposure before you compose the final shot lock the AF and AE settings and then compose and shoot your picture to get the best results 27 28 o mone USING AF AE LOCK Without moving the camera press the shutter button down halfway AF AE lock Check that the AF frame on the LCD monitor has shrunk and the green viewfinder lamp has stopped flashing and is now lit Continue to hold the shutter button down halfway Move the camera back to the original image and then fully press down on the shutter button 2 You can reapply the AF AE lock as many times as you like before releasing the shutter The AF AE lock operates in all photography modes and can be used to ensure excellent results anot FRAMING GUIDELINE FUNCTION S yas ae 2s LCD monitor ON Framing Guideline displayed LCD monitor OFF You can select the Framing Guideline function in the 6 still photography mode The LCD monitor display changes each time you press the DISP button Press the DISP button until Framing Gu
49. e procedure below to adjust the volume for movies and voice memos Press the MENU OkK button to display the menu screen Press lt 4 or gt to select M OPTION and then press 1 A or 4 W to select VOLUME Press the MENU OK button Press lt or P to adjust the speaker volume Press the MENU Ok button D To exit this procedure without changing the settings press the BACK button USING SET UP OPTION LCD BRIGHTNESS GAUTO E MANUAL 909 You can set in any mode Press the MENU Ok button to display the menu screen Press lt 4 or gt to select i OPTION and then press 1 4 or 4 W to select SET UP Press the MENU Ok button 78 The screen shown is for still photography SET UP POWER SAVE USB MODE DATE TIME E SET UP Menu Options Date time setting etc Factory Press 1 4 or H4 W to select a menu option and then press lt or B to change the setting Press the MENU OK button D Press B for DATE TIME or RESET ALL Settings Display default Explanation This option specifies whether or not an image checking screen photography results is displayed after you take a shot The photography results are display
50. ective Get the subjects to look at the camera Get as close as possible to the subjects 33 amo 4 FLASH Suppressed Flash Slow Synchro Use this mode for photography using indoor lighting for shots taken through glass and for photography in venues such as theaters or at indoor sporting events where the distance is too great for the flash to be effective When you use Suppressed Flash the Automatic White Balance function P 104 operates so that natural colors are captured along with the ambience of the available light D If you are shooting in Suppressed Flash mode in dark conditions use a tripod to prevent camera shake See P 25 97 for information on the camera shake warning This is a flash mode that uses a slow shutter speed slowest shutter speed 1 4 sec This allows you to take pictures of people at night that clearly show both your subjects and the night time backdrop The image may be overexposed when you shoot bright scenes Y Because a slow shutter speed is used a tripod should be used to prevent camera shake mone VIEWING YOUR IMAGES PLAYBACK ae Gam a v w 4 O A DES Set the Mode switch to PJ You can lt and gt button to move forward and backward respectively through your images Z V D When you set the Mode switch to P t
51. ed for about 2 seconds and POSTVIEW ON OFF ON then automatically recorded In continuous shooting the photography results are displayed for a set time before being automatically recorded even if this option is set to OFF Use this option to specify whether the camera s power POWER SAVE 2MIN 5MIN OFF 2MIN consumption is reduced and the camera is subsequently switched off automatically when it is not being used See P 80 for details USB MODE DSC PC CAM DSC See P 81 for details DATE TIME SET Use this option to correct the date or time See P 16 for details Use this option to specify whether the LCD monitor is automatically aep ONORE ON switched ON or OFF when the Mode switch is set to ta This option allows you to set the volume of the beep emitted SOUND LOWMIGHOFF LON when the camera controls are used ENGLISH FRANCAIS Select English French or German as the language used for piri DEUTSCH ENGLISH screen display This resets all camera settings including the photography and playback menu settings other than the date and time to the RESET ALL OK factory default values set at shipment When you press gt a confirmation screen appears To proceed press the MENU Ok button again 79 80 seT uP A POWER SAVE SET UP POSTVIEW ON USB MODE DSC DATE TIME ISET T O K B ACK Once you enable this function the monitor is temporarily switched off to reduce power consump
52. erature of 44 21 C to 25 C 70 F to 77 F Using the AC Power Adapter Use the AC power adapter to avoid losing power at inconvenient times such as when you are downloading photographed images to your computer Using the AC power adapter also allows you to take pictures and play back images without worrying about depleting the battery Compatible AC power adapters AC 5VS AC 5VHS AC 5VH D Use only the FUJIFILM products listed above D See P 94 for notes on using the AC power adapter H Only connect or disconnect the AC power adapter when the camera is switched off Connecting or disconnecting the AC power adapter while the camera is switched on temporarily interrupts the power supply to the camera so that images or movies being shot at the time are not recorded Failing to switch the camera off first can also result in damage to the SmartMedia or malfunctions during PC connection 44 Charging times increase at low temperatures 2 If the self timer lamp flashes during charging a charging error has occurred and the battery cannot be charged If this occurs see P 100 Y Switching the camera on during charging interrupts the charging 2 You can charge the battery more quickly by using the BC 60 Battery Charger sold separately P 89 Y The shape of the plug and socket outlet depends on the country of use SWITCHING ON AND OFF SETTING THE DATE AND TIME sn scicing ie language
53. es the frame individual file displayed When erasing is complete the next image appears and the ERASE OK message is displayed To erase another frame repeat steps 3 and 4 Advanced Features Photography SELECTING GA AUTO OR GM MANUAL Set the Mode switch to 6 e VIV SET UP LCD BRIGHTNESS PANTO Y See P 52 for information on shooting movies E MANUAL O 9 Q GA AUTO This is the easiest mode for taking pictures and can be used in a wide range of conditions M MANUAL This mode allows you to specify your own Press the MENU OK button to display the menu Use lt 4 or P to select 83 OPTION and then use 1 A or Pa Y to select 6 AUTO or A fotos 6 MANUAL brightness white balance and sensitivity Press the MENU Ok button to confirm the settings selection 4 PHOTOGRAPHY MENU OPERATION PHOTOGRAPHY MENU OPTIONS When you enable the setting an icon appears in Photography Menu Operation the top left corner of the LCD monitor Press the MENU OK button to display the menu 2 w Use lt 4 and gt to select the menu item and IWI A and Y to change the setting FF _ _ aN lt lt 0 gt Press the MENU Ok button to confirm the CEE ores th The settings
54. ess lt or B while voice memo playback is stopped to Stop lt gt go back to the previous file or advance to the next file respectively FaN Press these during playback to skip forwards or backwards Fast forward Rewind 4 lt through the voice memo Rewind Fast forward These buttons do not function while playback is paused Refer to the Software Quick Start Guide provided for information on playing back voice memos on your PC Compatible voice memo files The FinePix F401 can play voice memo files recorded on a FinePix F401 and voice memo files up to 30 seconds long that were recorded on a FUJIFILM digital camera and stored on a 3 3V SmartMedia ADJUSTING THE MONITOR BRIGHTNESS SET UP E AUTO E MANUAL O O9 9 You can set the monitor brightness in any mode Press the MENU OK button to display the menu screen Press lt or gt to select 8 OPTION and then press W A or W to select LCD BRIGHTNESS Press the MENU OkK button 76 The screen shown is for still photography Use lt 4 or gt to adjust the LCD monitor brightness Press the MENU OK button 2 To exit this procedure without changing the settings press the BACK button ADJUSTING THE VOLUME The volume can only be adjusted in gt mode SET UP LCD BRIGHTNESS Use th
55. etting for the shot you want to take D The numbers to the right of each setting show the number of available shots 2 When you change the resolution the number of available shots also changes Use Quality Mode Printing W 4M F 2304 x 1728 W 4M N 2304 x 1728 t 2M 1600 x 1200 1M 1280x 960 Internet 0 3M 640 x 480 lt Examples gt To print at A5 size or larger gt 4M F or W4M N Select F FINE for better image quality and N NORMAL to increase the number of available shots In most cases the N NORMAL setting provides more than adequate image quality To print at A6 postcard to A5 size WJ2M To print at A7 half postcard to A6 size 1M For an image attached to E mail or used on a website gt 0 3M 2 See P 55 for information on the resolution setting for Movie mode PHOTOGRAPHY MENU SELF TIMER PHOTOGRAPHY cissiaying tne menus p 42 This mode can be selected in the GA GM still image modes When you set the self timer to ON appears on the LCD monitor In this mode a timer runs for roughly 10 seconds before the shutter is released Use this mode for shots such as photographs of yourself The self timer is automatically switched off in the following situations When shooting ends e When you switch to GA or 6M mode When you change the Mode switch setting When the camera is sw
56. f you are shooting in a dark location when the 14 camera shake warning icon is displayed use a tripod to prevent camera shake If you use the viewfinder to take a picture in Macro mode the field visible through the viewfinder does not match the field actually photographed because the viewfinder and lens are in different positions Accordingly you should use the LCD monitor to take pictures in Macro mode Set the Mode switch to 6 Press the amp Macro button 4 The amp icon appears on the LCD monitor indicating that you can take close up shots To cancel Macro mode press the amp Macro button lt 4 again The LCD monitor automatically switches on Y You cannot switch the LCD monitor off D When you cancel Macro mode the LCD monitor remains on 31 You can choose from 5 flash modes according to the type of shot Set the Mode switch to 6 The flash setting changes each time you press the Flash button BP The last flash mode displayed is selected Effective flash range for QA AUTO Wide angle Approx 0 4 m to 3 5 m 1 3 ft to 11 5 ft Telephoto Approx 0 4 m to 2 m 1 3 ft to 6 6 ft The selected flash icon is briefly displayed larger D if you use the flash in very dusty conditions or when it is snowing white dots may appear in the image due to the flash reflecting o
57. f you end shooting immediately after you start shooting only 1 second of movie is shot Resolution settings for movies a_i s 320 160X120 Ex EX x Came Set the Mode switch to 49 Press the MENU Ok button to display the menu screen Press lt 4 or P to select 4 Quality You can select 2 levels of quality For better image quality select and for longer photography time select i Movie Size Maximum shooting time 320 320 x 240 120 sec 160 160 x 120 480 sec 0 H 0 Use 1 4 and Y to change the quality setting Press MENU OK button to confirm your selection 55 Advanced eames mo PLAYING BACK MOVIES VIDEO Controlling Movie Playback Control Description gt K dD D E gt lt lt Playback lt C The movie automatically stops when playback ends SS Pauses the movie during playback Pause Resume a v Press this button again to resume playback A Stops playback Stop I CSS 3 Press lt or B while movie playback is stopped to go back to the previous file or advance to the next file respectively Cv LAY PASOM AI aeninc Press these during playback
58. ff the dust particles or snowflakes Try taking the shot with the flash switched off Auto Flash Mode no icon Use this mode for ordinary photography The flash fires automatically as required by the shooting conditions The flash charging time may increase if the charge remaining in the battery is low D When you take a shot using the flash you may see the video image disappear and the screen go dark as the flash charges The viewfinder lamp flashes orange while the flash is charging 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 4 Forced Flash g Use this mode to photograph backlit scenes such as a subject against a window or in the shade of a tree or to obtain the correct colors when you are shooting under lighting such as fluorescent tubes In this mode the flash fires in bright as well as dark conditions When you use the flash to photograph people in low light conditions their eyes sometimes appear red in the picture This is caused by the light of the flash reflecting off the inside of the eye Use Red Eye Reduction flash to effectively minimize the likelihood of the red eye effect Take the following measures to make Red Eye Reduction more eff
59. fly remove the battery or disconnect the AC power adapter Then reload the battery or reconnect the AC power adapter and try again e Load a new fully charged battery The camera no longer works correctly The camera has suffered an unforeseen problem Briefly remove the battery or disconnect the AC power adapter Then reload the battery or reconnect the AC power adapter and try again Explanation of Terms DPOF Digital Print Order Format DPOF is a format used for recording information on a storage media image memory card etc that allows you to specify which of the frames shot using a digital camera are printed and how many prints are made of each image EV A number that denotes Exposure Value The EV is determined by the brightness of the subject and sensitivity speed of the film or CCD The number is larger for bright subjects and smaller for dark subjects As the brightness of the subject changes a digital camera maintains the amount of light hitting the CCD at a constant level by adjusting the aperture and shutter speed When the amount of light striking the CCD doubles the EV increases by 1 Likewise when the light is halved the EV decreases by 1 JPEG Joint Photographics Experts Group A file format used for compressing and saving color images The compression ratio can be selected but the higher the compression ratio the poorer the quality of the expanded image Motion JPEG
60. ger to charge the NP 60 e The NP 60 can be charged using the BC 60 Battery Charger at ambient temperatures between 0 C and 40 C 32 F and 104 F At an ambient temperature of 23 C 73 F it takes approximately 2 hours to charge a fully depleted NP 60 battery e You should charge the NP 60 at an ambient temperature between 10 C and 35 C 50 F and 95 F If you charge the NP 60 at a temperature outside this range charging takes longer because the performance of the NP 60 is impaired The NP 60 does not need to be fully discharged or exhausted flat before being charged The NP 60 may feel warm after it has been charged or immediately after being used This is perfectly normal Do not recharge a fully charged NP 60 E Battery Life At normal temperatures the NP 60 can be used at least 300 times If the time for which the NP 60 provides power shortens markedly this indicates that the NP 60 has reached the end of its effective life and should be replaced Notes on storage Lithium ion Battery Pack NP 60 is both compact and capable of storing large quantities of power However if It is stored for long periods while charged the performance of the battery can be impaired elf the battery will not be used for some time run the battery flat before storing it Always remove the battery from the camera or battery charger when it is not being used e Place the battery pack inside the soft case an
61. he camera on again taking care not to touch the lens e Switch the camera off and on again WRITE ERROR e The data could not be recorded due to a SmartMedia error or a connection error between the SmartMedia and camera e The photographed image cannot be recorded as it is too large to fit in the available space on the SmartMedia e Re insert the SmartMedia or switch the camera off and then on again e Use a new SmartMedia ERROR e The voice memo file is faulty e Camera fault e The voice memo cannot be played back e Contact your FUJIFILM dealer PROTECTED FRAME A protected file was erased Protected files cannot be erased Remove the protection 99 100 Troubleshooting gt If you think the camera is faulty check the following once more Troubleshooting Possible causes Solutions Troubleshooting Possible causes Solutions tried to charge the battery but the self timer lamp does not light e There is no battery in the camera e The camera and AC power adapter are not connected correctly e Load the battery e Connect the camera and AC power adapter correctly The self timer lamp flashes during charging and can t charge the battery e The battery terminals are dirty e The battery is faulty or flat e Take the battery out briefly and then reload it Wipe the battery terminals with a clean dry cloth e Load
62. he last image shot is displayed D If the lens is extended during playback the camera retracts the lens as a protective measure if the camera is not used for approximately 6 seconds Fast Forwarding Images ET gt a You can fast forward through the frames by holding down or gt button for about 1 second during playback YA progress bar is displayed to show the approximate playback position on the SmartMedia gt Images That Can be Viewed on the FinePix F401 You can use this camera to view excluding some uncompressed data images recorded on a FinePix F401 or images recorded onto a 3 3V SmartMedia using a FUJIFILM FinePix series MX series and DX series digital camera 35 mi mone MULTI FRAME PLAYBACK Text displayed 1 No text displayed 1 Multi frame playback In playback mode the display shown on the LCD monitor switches each time you press the DISP button Press the DISP button until the multi frame playback screen 9 frames appears YThe LCD monitor text display disappears after approximately 3 seconds 2 Playback zoom cannot be used with multi frame 36 playback Select a frame by using lt 4 gt A and fl W button to move the cursor the orange box to the desired frame Press the W A or Y button several times to switch to the previous page o
63. he power cuts out during data transmission the data cannot be transmitted correctly Always use the AC power adapter when connecting the camera to a computer The first time you connect the camera to your computer DSC Mass storage device Mode This mode provides a simple way to read images from a SmartMedia and store images on to a SmartMedia P 82 You must install all the software before connecting the camera to your computer Refer also to the Software Quick Start Guide booklet PC CAM camera Mode This function allows you to conduct videoconferencing sessions between PCs connected to the Internet This function can also be used to record video on a PC P 84 Brum Sottware for FinePixeaa FUJIFILM Software for FinePix YVideoconferencing PictureHello is not supported on Macintosh computers D The PC Camera function cannot be used on Mac OS X including the Classic environment Use a Mac OS version between 8 6 and 9 2 CD ROM Software for FinePix EX Software Quick Start Guide 81 CONNECTING AT DSC MODE POSTVIEW ON POWER SAVE 2 MIN DATE TIME SET T o KKB ACK Load a SmartMedia containing photographed images into your camera Plug the AC power adapter connector into the DC IN 5V socket on the camera and then plug the adapter itself into the main power outlet Slide the POWER switch to the
64. ia e Camera fault e Contact your FUJIFILM dealer TECARONFUIIA The SmartMedia is fully recorded Erase some images or use a SmartMedia that has ample free space 97 98 Warning Displays Warning Displayed Explanation Remedy Warning Displayed Explanation Remedy e Camera fault e You attempted to play a movie that was not recorded on this camera The SmartMedia is write protected Use a SmartMedia that is not write protected e The file played back was not recorded correctly Images cannot be played back e The SmartMedia contact area is soiled e Wipe the contact area on the SmartMedia with a soft dry cloth It may be necessary to format the SmartMedia If the error message is still displayed replace the SmartMedia e Contact your FUJIFILM dealer e Movies cannot be played back DPOF FILE ERROR Prints were specified for more than 1000 frames in the DPOF frame settings The maximum number of frames for which prints can be specified on the same SmartMedia is 999 Copy the images for which you want to order prints onto another SmartMedia and then specify the DPOF settings FOCUS ERROR Camera malfunction or fault e Switch the camera on again taking care not to touch the lens FILE NO FULL The frame number has reached 999 9999 Take the shot using a formatted SmartMedia e Switch the camera off and on again The lens cover is faulty e Switch t
65. ia ready to shoot alternately Lit orange Recording data to the SmartMedia not ready to shoot Blinking orange Charging the flash flash will not fire Blinking red eLens operation error SmartMedia related warning The SmartMedia is not loaded is not formatted is incorrectly formatted or has a write protect sticker attached SmartMedia full SmartMedia fault Detailed warning messages are displayed on the LCD monitor P 97 99 s Subjects Not Suitable for Autofocus Though the FinePix F401 uses an accurate autofocus mechanism it may have difficulty sii or not be able to focus at all on the types of subject and situation listed below In such cases the image may be out of focus Very shiny subjects such as a mirror or car body Subjects photographed through glass Subjects that do not reflect well such as hair or fur Subjects with no substance such as smoke or flames When the subject is dark When there is very little contrast between the subject and the background such as white walls or subjects dressed in the same color as the background Subjects moving at high speed When something other than your subject is close to the AF frame has contrasting areas of light and dark and is either closer or further away than your subject as when you photograph someone against a background with strongly contrasting elements For subjects of this type
66. ideline appears The framing guideline is not recorded on the image The lines in the scene frame roughly divide the recorded pixels into three equal parts horizontally and vertically When the image is printed the resulting print may be shifted slightly from the scene frame Scene Use this frame when you want to position your main subject in the center of the frame or when you want to align your shot with the horizon This feature provides a clear guide to the subject size and the overall balance of the shot so that you get exactly the shot you want image being out of focus Important Always use the AF AE lock to compose your picture Failing to use the AF AE lock may result in the J 29 30 oz mone USING THE ZOOM DED You can operate the optical zoom using the zoom buttons You can also use the digital zoom when the resolution setting is AD D or MOVIE or However this only applies when you are using the LCD monitor to take pictures Digital zoom focal distance 35mm camera equivalent GI Approx 114 mm to 164 mm Maximum zoom scale 1 44x Approx 114 mm to 205 mm Maximum zoom scale 1 8x Approx 114 mm to 410 mm Maximum zoom scale 3 6x Approx 38 mm to 137 mm Maximum zoom scale 3 6x i Approx 38 mm to 274 mm Maximum zoom scale 7 2x Y You cannot use the digital zoom for resolutions
67. images from being accidentally erased However FORMAT erases all images regardless of a PROTECT Continued on next page 63 62 ALL setting P 61 PLAYBACK MENU Orr PROTECTING IMAGES FRAME ALL FRAME SET RESET PROTECT ALL UNPROTECT ALL On 100 0009 FRAME SET RESET On Bx FRAME SET RESET 100 0009 on es PROTECT ALL UNPROTECT ALL C PROTECT OKT OKMEBACK BACK C PROTECT ALL OKT9 OkWsack MENU IOK M mee Press lt or gt to select the file to be To remove the protection press the MENU OkK Press the MENU Ok button to protect all the Press the MENU Ok button to unprotect all the protected button again files files Press the MENU OkK button to protect the file currently displayed To protect another file repeat steps and To finish protecting files press the BACK button 66 PLAYBACK MENU dad HOW TO SPECIFY PRINT OPTIONS DPOF DPOF 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 SmartMedia The recorded specifications include information on which frames are to be printed This section gives a detailed description of how to order your prints with the FinePix F401 On the FinePi
68. in Canada CAUTION This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Please read the Safety Notes P 108 and make sure you understand them before using the camera 4 Contents Warning AAA AEE EEATT AATELISET waigie wh Seebrenes 2 Preface Camera Features and Accessories Nomenclature Attaching the strap err 8 1 Getting Ready LOADING THE BATTERY AND SmartMedia 11 CHARGING THE BATTERY Uvenahwwedd ccwaeaubabsenkbepesectes 14 Using the AC Power Adapter seee 14 SWITCHING ON AND OFF SETTING THE DATE AND TIME Changing the date and time tetet 17 2 Basic Photography BASIC OPERATION GUIDE ererceeeteereereeeeeeeee 18 MODE TAKING PICTURES BA AUTO MODE 0e 21 E Viewfinder Lamp Display r 25 Number of Available Frames veeeeseeeeeeee 26 USING AF AE LOCK eee 27 FRAMING GUIDELINE FUNCTION serere 29 6 2 MODE USING THE ZOOM ccrceessetretesseeeeterseeeeeteeseneerneee 30 MODE amp MACRO CLOSE UP PHOTOGRAPHY 31 4 FLASH aE A T NE S A TTT 32 Auto Flash Mode no icon A A E TET 32 Red Eye Reduction A T S 33 4 Forced Flash EEEE TT 33 Suppressed Flash E EEES ET EEN 34 4 Slow Synchro IE LLLA 34 gt I MODE VIEWING YOUR IMAGES PLAYBACK v 35 Fast Forwarding Images desin bee duinu adecadcamanededcies 35 MULTI FRAME PLAYBACK 36 PLAYBACK ZOOM 37 Saving Trimmed Images 38 ERASING SINGLE FRAME Seddon teu vee bh
69. itched off You can also use the AF AE lock P 27 2 Be careful not to stand in front of the camera when you press the shutter button as this can cause focusing or exposure metering errors Position the AF frame over your subject Press the shutter button down half way to set the focus Without releasing the shutter button press it down fully The self timer then starts running Continued on next page 45 PHOTOGRAPHY MENU SELF TIMER PHOTOGRAPHY ly Dery O i l N R The self timer lamp lights for 5 seconds and then starts flashing 5 seconds later the camera makes a clicking noise and takes the picture To stop the self timer once it has started running 46 press the BACK button Until the picture is taken a countdown appears on the LCD monitor Self timer mode is automatically cancelled after each shot PHOTOGRAPHY MENU CONTINUOUS SHOOTING Displaying the menus P 42 FINAL 4 OFF P2226 This mode can be selected in the GA aM still image modes Select the continuous shooting mode you want to use See P 48 for more information on continuous shooting modes 2 SHOOTINGD appears on the LCD monitor during shooting 2 You cannot use the flash in this mode D The speed of continuous shooting remains the same regardless of the resolution setting The shots shou
70. ld be taken using the viewfinder The results of the shot are displayed even when POSTVIEW is set to OFF P 79 The time required to record a file is approximately 8 seconds in M mode for TOP or FINAL 4 frame continuous shooting When Top 4 frame continuous shooting is set to ON the icon appears on the LCD monitor When Final 4 frame continuous shooting is set to ON im appears on the LCD monitor Continuous shooting continues while the shutter button is pressed down fully 2 The focus and exposure are determined for the first frame and cannot be changed during shooting Dif there is insufficient available space on the SmartMedia to take the maximum number of continuous shots the number of shots that can be recorded is taken Continued on next page 47 48 PHOTOGRAPHY menu Oy CONTINUOUS SHOOTING Q Top 4 frame Continuous Shooting In this mode you can shoot up to 4 frames at intervals as short as 0 3 seconds When you take the shots the photographed images are displayed and automatically recorded iq Final 4 frame Continuous Shooting i Max 25 shots gt Press shutter Release shutter button button Lx x x xf felts 4 frames This mode allows you to release the shutter up to 25 times at intervals as short as 0 3 seconds and record the last 4 frames If you take your finger off the shutter button before 25 shots
71. martMedia These are SmartMedia cards sold separately Use the 9 types listed below MG 4S 4MB 3 3V MG 8S_ 8MB 3 3V MG 16S 16MB 3 3V MG 32S 32MB 3 3V MG 64S 64MB 3 3V Some 3 3V SmartMedia are labelled as 3V cards MG 16SW 16MB 3 3V ID MG 32SW_ 32MB 3 3V ID MG 64SW 64MB 3 3V ID MG 128SW 128MB 3 3V ID SmartMedia with ID are labelled as ID cards BC 60 Battery Charger Quickly charges the rechargeable battery The BC 60 reduces charging time to approximately 2 hours for the NP 60 NP 60 Rechargeable Battery Lithium ion slimline rechargeable battery AC 5VH AC 5VHS AC Power Adapter Use the AC 5VH AC 5VHS when you want to take pictures or play back images for long periods or when the FinePix F401 is connected to a personal computer The shape of the AC power adapter the plug and socket outlet depend on the country PictureCradle CP FX401 If you connect the AC power adapter and USB cable to this cradle you can charge the camera battery or connect the camera to your computer just by placing the camera in the cradle SC FX401 This is designed to protect the camera against dirt dust and light knocks while you are carrying it 400 B le 89 90 Accessories Guide FD A2 Floppy Disk Adapter FlashPath This adapter is the same size and shape as a 3 5 inch floppy disk You can copy the images on a SmartMedia to your PC simply by loa
72. nuously 2 When the time displayed passes 12 00 the AM PM 16 setting automatically switches Once you have set the date and time press the MENU OkK button Pressing the MENU Ok button switches the camera to Photography or Playback mode T To set the time press the MENU Ok button when the time is at zero seconds Y if at least 2 hours have passed since the AC power adapter was connected or the battery inserted and the date and time set then those settings will be maintained for roughly 5 hours even when the camera has no power supply when the AC power adapter is disconnected and the battery is removed Changing the date and time SET UP POSTVIEW ON POWER SAVE lz MIN USB MODE N ETE ka w A K lt o eal Gen ESN To change the date and time Press the MENU Ok button Use lt 4 or P to select i OPTION and then use A or Y to select SET UP Press the MENU Ok button Select DATE TIME and press PB See P 16 for information on setting the date and time Checking the remaining battery charge Switch the camera on and check that no battery level warning 428 1 9 or is displayed on the LCD monitor If no icon is displayed there is ample charge left in the battery e Lit white The battery is approximately half charged e C Lit red Battery charge low Re
73. oe FUJIFILM digital DIGITAL CAMERA 4o 20 FinePix F e baein Getting Ready Basic Photography Advanced Features Photography Advanced Features Playback Settings Connection 6 AR This manual will show you how to use your FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA OWNER S MANUAL FinePix F401 correctly Please follow the instructions carefully BL00156 200 1 E Warning To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose the unit to rain or moisture CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL The graphical symbols are located on the bottom of the case This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons A This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance For customers in the U S A FCC Statement This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference
74. of GD The digital zoom cannot be used in high sensitivity photography W800 1600 2 See P 44 55 for information on changing the file size setting Zoom bar display Digital zoom Optical zoom The position of the m on the zoom bar indicates the current zoom setting lf the m is above the dividing line the digital zoom is being used If it is below the line the optical zoom is being used Press 01 4 or Y to move the m When you switch between digital zoom and optical zoom the m stops moving Press the button for the same direction again to start the m moving again D If the image goes out of focus when you use the zoom press the shutter button down halfway to refocus DThe optical zoom is equivalent to approximately 38 mm 114 mm on a 35 mm camera amo W MACRO CLOSE UP PHOTOGRAPHY Selecting Macro mode allows you to take close up shots e Effective Photography Range Approx 10 cm to 80 cm 3 9 in to 31 5 in Macro photography is automatically cancelled in the following situations When you have switched photography modes When the camera is switched off Y When you set the mode the amp icon is briefly displayed larger To fire the flash press gt and select 4 Forced Flash or 4 Slow Synchro P 33 34 However in some cases the correct brightness exposure may not be obtained Y I
75. owever the actual number of available shots will vary depending on the ambient temperature when the camera is used and the amount of charge in the battery The number of available shots will be lower in cold conditions Conditions for use Temperature 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F 80 humidity or less no condensation Camera dimensions W H D 85 0 mm x 69 4 mm x 27 5 mm 3 3 in x 2 7 in x 1 1 in not including accessories and attachments Camera mass weight 185 g 6 5 oz not including accessories batteries or SmartMedia Weight for photography Approx 215 g 7 6 oz including battery and SmartMedia Accessories See P 7 Optional Accessories See P 89 90 E Self timer lamp display Camera operation Display Status Lit Charging in progress During charging Off Charging complete Brinking Charging error Switched on Lit POWER switch set to ON goes off after several seconds Self timer Lit From 10 seconds to 5 seconds before the shot is taken photography Brinking For 5 seconds or less before the shot is taken Recording Voice Brinking Recording in progress Memos Flashing rapidly For 5 seconds or less before recording ends Connected to a Brinking During communication with a computer computer Off Ready for disconnection These specifications are subject to change without notice The LCD monitor on your digital camera is manufactured using advanced high precision te
76. place or recharge the battery as it will run out shortly e Blinking red The battery is exhausted The display will shortly go blank and the camera will stop working Replace or recharge the battery Y The above estimates are for the photography modes In Playback mode the transition from dal to I may take less time Power Save Function If the camera is not used in any way for approx 30 seconds when the camera functions are enabled this function temporarily switches features such as the LCD monitor off to reduce power consumption P 80 If the camera is then left unused for a further period 2 minutes or 5 minutes the Power Save function automatically switches the camera off To switch the camera back on slide the Power switch to the side to turn the camera off briefly and then turn it back on 17 18 joi BASIC OPERATION GUIDE This section describes the camera s functions Switching between s photography playback and movies enu display and confirmation Displays the menu screen when you are shooting or playing back images You also press this button to confirm a menu selection Slide the Mode switch to select the mode BACK Press this button to stop a procedure midway through Still image Still photography k Playback Photographed image playback and recording sound Movie Movie photography
77. r burst Do not use the charger to charge batteries other than those specified here The charger is designed for Fujifilm HR AA NiMH batteries Using the charger to charge conventional batteries or other types of rechargeable batteries can cause the batteries to leak fluid overheat or burst 0 BEA 109 110 Safety Notes Z N CAUTION ZN CAUTION When charging ends unplug the charger from the power socket Leaving the charger plugged into the power socket can cause a fire Do not use this camera in locations severely affected by oil fumes steam humidity or dust This can cause a fire or electric shock Do not leave this camera in places subject to extremely high temperatures Do not leave the camera in locations such as a sealed vehicle or in direct sunlight This can cause a fire Do not cover or wrap the camera or the AC power adapter in a cloth or quilt This can cause heat to build up and distort the casing or cause a fire When you are cleaning the camera or you do not plan to use the camera for an extended period remove the battery and disconnect and unplug the AC power adapter Failure to do so can cause a fire or electric shock Keep out of the reach of small children This product could cause injury in the hands of a child Do not place heavy objects on the camera This can cause the heavy object to tip over or fall and cause injury Using a fla
78. r comment during recording press the MENU OK button 2 VOICE MEMO Salih Co k Jie BAC K JINEN Lana When you have recorded 30 seconds of comment the CFINISH message appears on the LCD monitor To finish Press the MENU Ok button To re record your comment Press the BACK button 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 rerecord the caption 73 eimooe PLAYING BACK VOICE MEMOS Set the Mode switch to PA Use lt 4 or gt to select an image file that has a voice memo 2 You cannot play back voice memos using multi frame playback Use the DISP button to revert to normal playback 74 _ The icon is displayed Ca NUS v 2 Press H4 to play the voice memo The LCD monitor shows the playback time and a playback progress bar Y Take care not to block the speaker D If the sound is difficult to hear adjust the volume P 77 E Playing back voice memos Control Description Playback lt D gt The voice memo automatically stops when playback ends Pauses the voice memo during playback Pause Resume a Vv Press this button again to resume playback Stops playback A Pr
79. r the next page You can enlarge the selected image by pressing the DISP button again gt m PLAYBACK ZOOM DISP LORE 116 ORD 1001 Co KSAT CO KEI Pressing the 1 4 or Y button during single After you have zoomed in on your image frame payback zooms in enlarges or out ona still Press the DISP button image When you use this function a zoom bar is a ay displayed On screen help is also displayed at the Use WA Y and lt gt to zoom in on bottom of the screen different parts of the image Zoom scales Press the DISP button again to revert to U 2304 x 1728 pixel images Max 14 4x zoomed display 1600 x 1200 pixel images Max 10x D 1280 x 960 pixel i images Max 8x D Press the BACK button to return to normal unscaled 640x 480 pixel images Max 4x display i Pressing the lt or gt button during zooming cancels P zooming and moves to the next image Continued on next page 37 wmo PLAYBACK ZOOM Saving Trimmed Images v Ls P H Co K ALIIO ae After using playback zoom press the MENU OkK button to trim the image The size of the saved image varies depending on the zoom scale In 0 3M mode T RIMMING is displayed in yellow At recorded pixels below 38 0 3M AHT RIMMING is no longer displayed m TRIMMING
80. s can cause a fire Do not touch any metal parts of the camera during a thunderstorm This can cause an electric shock due to induced current from the lightning discharge If the battery leaks and fluid gets into your eyes or comes into contact with your skin or clothing this can cause injury or loss of eyesight Immediately flush the affected area thoroughly with clean water and seek medical treatment Do not place the camera on an unstable surface This can cause the camera to fall or tip over and cause injury Never attempt to modify or disassemble the camera Never open the casing Do not use the camera when it has been dropped or the casing is damaged This can cause a fire or electric shock Contact your FUJIFILM dealer 32 Do not disassemble Do not use the batteries except as specified Load the batteries with the poles positioned as indicated by the and marks Do not heat modify or attempt to disassemble the batteries Do not drop or subject the batteries to impacts Do not attempt to recharge lithium or alkaline batteries Do not store the batteries with metallic products Any of these actions can cause the batteries to burst or leak and cause fire or injury as a result QO 00o When discarding or storing batteries cover the battery terminals with insulation tape Contact with other metallic objects or batteries could cause the batteries to ignite o
81. s that use ID numbers for copyright protection or other purposes This camera accepts SmartMedia ID cards in the same way as conventional SmartMedia cards Storing Data In the situations listed below recorded data may be erased destroyed Please note that Fuji Photo Film Co Ltd accepts no responsibility whatsoever for the loss destruction of recorded data When the SmartMedia is used incorrectly by the owner or a third party When the SmartMedia is exposed to static electricity or electrical noise When the battery cover is opened or the SmartMedia removed and the camera is then switched off during data recording during data erasing SmartMedia formatting or during frame advance when images are being played back You should always back up important files onto another media MO disk CD R CD RW hard disk etc Notes on Handling SmartMedia Take care to hold the SmartMedia straight when you load it into your camera Never remove the SmartMedia or switch the camera off during data recording during data erasing SmartMedia formatting or during frame advance when images are being played back These actions could result in damage to the SmartMedia Use only the SmartMedia specified for use with the FinePix F401 The use of other SmartMedia could damage the camera SmartMedia are precision electronic devices Do not bend drop or subject SmartMedia to excessive shocks Do not use or store SmartMedia in en
82. sh too close to a person s eyes may temporarily affect the eyesight Take particular care when photographing infants and young children Do not move the camera while the AC power adapter is still connected Do not pull on the connection cord to disconnect the AC power adapter This can damage the power cord or cables and cause a fire or electric shock oqovedea Request regular internal testing and cleaning for your camera Build up of dust in your camera can cause a fire or electric shock Contact your FUJIFILM dealer to request internal cleaning every 2 years 9S Q Q A 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 Manufacture s Name Manufacture s Address FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA FinePix F401 Fuji Photo Film Co Ltd 26 30 Nishiazabu 2 chome Minato ku Tokyo 106 8620 Japan is in conformity with the following Standards Safety EN60950 EMC EN55022 1998 Classe B EN55024 1998 EN61000 3 2 1995 A1 1998 A2 1998 following the provision of the EMC Directive 89 336 EEC 92 31 EEC and 93 68 EEC and Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC CE Menage Dusseldorf Germany August 1 2002 Place Date Signature Managing Director Bij dit produkt zijn batterijen geleverd Wanneer deze leeg zijn moet u ze niet weggooien maar inleveren als KCA 111
83. tal zoom focal distance 35mm camera equivalent Approx 38 mm to 137 mm Maximum zoom scale 3 6x M Approx 38 mm to 274 mm Maximum zoom scale 7 2x Press the shutter button down fully to start shooting the movie D If the brightness of the subject changes while you are shooting a movie the sound of the aperture operating may be recorded in the movie D Camera operation noises may be recorded during movie shooting P You do not need to hold down the shutter button D The focus is fixed at 2 m 6 6 ft to infinity The focus and white balance are fixed during shooting but the exposure varies automatically to suit the scene being shot 2 The image shown on the LCD monitor before you take the shot may differ in its brightness color etc from the image shown on the monitor during movie recording The white balance is set automatically when you press the shutter button down fully Continued on next page 53 54 ve MODE ys MOVIE VIDEO eT During shooting a timer in the top right corner of the LCD monitor counts down the remaining time Y Once the remaining time runs out movie recording automatically stops and the movie is stored on the SmartMedia If you press the shutter button once more during shooting shooting ends and the movie is recorded onto the SmartMedia Z The time required to record a 120 second movie roughly 20 MB is approximately 14 seconds Di
84. tion Sleep mode if the camera is not used for about 30 seconds If the camera is then left unused for a further time 2 minutes or 5 minutes it is automatically switched off Use this function when you want to get the maximum possible running time from the battery Y Power Save is disabled when the camera is connected to a USB port The Sleep function does not operate when the LCD monitor is switched off or when the camera is in Setup or Playback mode However if the camera controls are not used for some time 2 minutes or 5 minutes the camera automatically switches off When the camera is in sleep mode pressing the shutter button down halfway brings the camera back to full operational mode This is a useful feature as it allows you to take pictures more quickly than switching the camera off and then on again You can also take a picture by pressing the shutter button all the way down To restore power to the camera iI Use the power switch to turn the camera off briefly and then on again 2 Operation can also be restored by pressing buttons other than the shutter button IN CONNECTION The Connection section explains how to connect the camera to your computer using the special USB cable and describes the functions you can use once the camera and computer are connected Refer also to the Software Quick Start Guide booklet 6 Connection i t
85. to skip forwards or backwards 4 22 2002 Co SURE JIN i _ through the movie Rewind Fast forward Set the Mode switch to P Press H4 to play the movie 4al c llo Each time you press lt or P when the movie is paused 4 Press lt 4 or B to select a movie file The LCD monitor shows the playback time Skip playback a ee the movie advances or goes back one frame and a playback progress bar When paused e Hold down the button to move through the frames quickly Refer to the Software Quick Start Guide provided for information on playing back movies on your PC 7 y Y Take care not to block the speaker Movies cannot be played back using multi frame D If the sound is difficult to hear adjust the volume Compatible movie files playback Use the DISP button to select normal P 77 Ta n ee m a You can use the FinePix F401 to play back movie files recorded on a FinePix F401 or movie files 10 fps up to 120 seconds long shot at 320 x 240 pixels on a FUJIFILM digital camera and then recorded on a 3 3 Volt SmartMedia Movies recorded using a FinePix F601 S602 cannot be played back on this camera playback D If the subject of the movie is very bright white streaks may appear on the image during playback H CR EER 56 Indicated by the smi icon This is normal and is not a fault 57 58 pLavBack MENU T ERASING SINGLE ALL FRAMES FORMATTING
86. ur camera When you format a SmartMedia in the camera and then shoot and record images a directory folder is automatically created Image data is then recorded in this directory Do not change or delete the directory folder names or file names on the SmartMedia from your PC as this will make it impossible to use the SmartMedia in your camera Always use the camera to erase image data on a SmartMedia To edit image data copy the image data to the PC s hard disk and then edit the copied data Do not copy files other than those that will be used by the camera Be sure to use your PC s disk eject function right click the removable disk icon in the My Computer window and then click Eject when you eject a SmartMedia from the PC card reader or PC card adapter When you are using a USB connection you should also select and left click the eject button for USB disc mass storage in the taskbar If you do not use the correct eject procedure the SmartMedia may be damaged due to write behind cashing Specifications Type Image memory card for digital cameras SmartMedia Operating voltage 3 3V Conditions for use Temperature 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Humidity 80 or less no condensation 37 mm x 45 mm x 0 76 mm 1 45 in x 1 77 in x 0 03 in W x H x D Dimensions Warning Displays gt The table below lists the warnings that are displayed on the LCD monitor
87. ven pattern Number of total pixels 2 11 million pixels Number of recorded pixels 2304 x 1728 pixels 4 0 million pixels 1600 x 1200 pixels 1280 x 960 pixels 640 x 480 pixels File format Still image JPEG Exif ver 2 2 Design rule for Camera File System compliant DPOF compatible Movie AVI format Motion JPEG Audio WAV format Storage media SmartMedia 3 3V Viewfinder Real image optical Approx 80 coverage Lens Super EBC Fujinon optical 3x zoom lens Aperture F2 8 F4 8 F7 F11 6 automatically selected Focus TTL contrast type Auto focus Focus distance f 5 7 mm 17 1 mm Equivalent to 38 mm 114 mm on a 35 mm camera Exposure control TTL 64 zones metering Program AE exposure compensation available in Manual photography mode Sensitivity Equivalent to ISO 200 400 800 1600 White balance Auto In Manual modes 7 positions can be selected Focal range Normal Approx 60 cm 2 0 ft to infinity Macro Approx 10 cm 0 3 ft to 80 cm 2 6 ft E Standard number of available shots recording time per SmartMedia Quality 4M F G 4M N 2M 1M 0 3M 320 160 No of recorded pixels 2304 x 1728 1600 x 1200 1280x960 640 x 480 Movie Image Data Size Approx 1 6MB Approx 790KB Approx 390KB Approx 320KB Approx 130KB MG 4S 4MB 2 4 9 12 30 Approx 24sec Approx 83 sec MG 8S 8MB 4 9 19 25 61 Approx 49 sec Approx
88. vironments likely to be affected by strong static electricity or electrical noise Do not use or store SmartMedia in very hot humid or corrosive environments Take care not to touch the SmartMedia s contact area or allow the area to become soiled Use a dry lint free cloth to wipe away any soiling that does occur 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 95 96 Notes on the SmartMedia Do not carry SmartMedia in locations such as a trouser pocket This could subject the SmartMedia to excessive force when you sit down thereby damaging the SmartMedia The SmartMedia may feel warm when it is removed from the camera after extended periods of picture taking or image viewing This is normal and does not indicate a fault Inserting a SmartMedia that is charged with static electricity into your camera may result in a camera malfunction If this occurs switch the camera off and then on again Affix the label onto the designated area of the card Do not use third party labels as this can lead to problems when the card is inserted or removed When you attach the label take care that it does not cover any of the write protect area Notes on Using SmartMedia with a PC If you intend to take photos using a SmartMedia that has been used on a PC format the SmartMedia on yo
89. x F401 you can specify only one print per image in the DPOF settings Note that some printers do not support date and time imprinting or specification of the number of prints Note that the warnings shown below may be displayed while you are specifying the prints CDPOF SPECIFIED ERASE OK CDPOF SPECIFIED ERASE ALL OK P 60 When you erase the image the DPOF setting for that image is deleted at the same time RESET DPOF OK P 70 If you load a SmartMedia that contains frames specified for printing on another camera those print specifications are all reset and replaced by the new print specifications DPOF FILE ERROR P 99 Up to 999 frames can be specified on the same SmartMedia PLAYBACK MENU dt DPOF SET FRAME O O I l f EX EX Set the Mode switch to PJ Press the MENU OK rA to display the menu screen DATE OEA Use lt 4 to select fa DPOF Continued on next page 67 PLAYBACK MENU dat DPOF SET FRAME Press 1 A or Y to select ODATE Use and gt to select DATE ON or DATE OFF The selected setting is then valid for all frames with DPOF settings Press 1 A to select OK Press the MENU OkK

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