FujiFilm ix-10 Digital Camera User Manual
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1. 2 Press the mode button until delete mode is enabled 3 The trashcan icon appears Refer to page 14 for information on setting the mode 4 Press the snapshot button to delete the image and then press the mode button twice more 5 The frame counter shows the number of remaining pictures 18 Note You can also delete images using the supplied software package Refer to page 25 Using the software and to the software help file on the CD for information Deleting all images 1 Press the mode button until delete all mode is enabled Mode Button 2 The delete all icon ALL 3 Press the shutter button to delete the image 4 The LCD displays 5 Press the flash mode button Flash Mode Button 19 20 The LCD displays ES Press the snapshot button again The buzzer beeps one time to confirm that the pictures have been erased The LCD display shows that there are no pictures stored on the SmartMedia card CHAPTER 3 MAKING CONNECTIONS Installing software Follow these instructions to install the 1 10 Digital Camera drivers and software on your system Note You may be prompted to insert your Windows Installation CD ROM or disk Driver Installation 22 E At this stage you do not need to connect your 1x 10 Digital Camera to the PC To load the software insert the 1x 10 Digital Camera software CD into your CD ROM drive The2. Flush the fluid out with clean water and contact your doctor for treatment When disposing of batteries do so in accordance with your local waste disposal regulations Do not drop or subject the batteries to impacts Camera Storage Do not store or use the camera in the following types of location 1 Very humid dirty or dusty places 2 Indirect sunlight or in places subject to extreme temperature rises such as in a closed car in summer 3 Extremely cold places 4 Places subject to strong vibrations Places affected by smoke of steam 6 Places subject to strong magnetic fields such as near motors transformers or near magnets 7 For long periods in contact with chemicals such as pesticides or next to rubber or vinyl products 8 Digital cameras like the ix 10 are particularly badly affected by sand In sandy locations such as beaches or deserts or in locations where there is wind borne sand ensure that the camera is protected This can cause faults that may be irreparable 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 card and wait a short time before using it again Cleaning Your Camera Use a bl
3. button has a response time of 0 4 seconds 15 The 1x 10 Digital Camera has four flash modes Flash Mode Meaning The flash occurs automatically when Automatic Flash ambient lighting is insufficient for image capture No Flash The flash function is disabled The flash is used with every image Use this option when you are trying to Flash Always On take pictures of dark subjects and the area behind the subjects is highly illuminated The flash pre fires to reduce the red eye effect It functions with all flash modes Note The camera ready LED lights when the flash is ready 16 Setting the timer The self timer enables you to include yourself in the picture Follow these instructions to set the self timer 1 Turn the camera on Power On off LED Indicator Switch Press the mode button to enable self timer mode You can set the timer to capture high resolution or low resolution images Refer to page 14 for information on setting the mode Align the shot through the viewfinder Use a tripod not included for optimum results Press the snapshot button The camera begins beeping with the beeps occurring faster as the time nears ten seconds after which the camera takes the picture 17 Deleting images You can delete unwanted images at any time and free up space Deleting single images Power On off LED Indicator Switch 1 Turn the camera on
4. running water and soap If the liquid crystal gets into your eye flush the affected eye with clean water for at least 15 minutes and then seek medical assistance If the liquid crystal is swallowed flush your mouth thoroughly with water Drink large quantities of water and induce vomiting Then seek medical assistance Table of Contents Chapter 1 1 Getting Started 1 TAT ODUCHON C 2 Key features amp ACCESSOTTOS 3 SISICHLTOQUIFOIMOHIS 4 Identifying COmponhehfs 2 isa 3 Installing and removing the SmartMedia card tlie eoi eoe Persea ua Eo ea Re 9 Chapter 2 11 Camera Setup and Operation 11 Turning the camera on and off eee eee eee e ee ee eee ee eene eene enean aun 12 Takina DICIUFOS sui tuti eb re bb i eH tH 15 Settine The fIas ved ai one 15 SEMNE CNC ICT A amen Cs duo see ode 17 Delefih9 W ees aes 16 Chapter 3 21 Making Connections 21 T stallino oisi cibi 22 Connecting 10 PC iiie 23 Connecting to your 24 D snis the sof Ovar Es ineeiieo oeste E Poe Ee a aR 25 Appendix 28 Troubleshooting Specifications and War
5. 50 EMC EN55022 1997 Class B EN50082 1 1997 EN61000 3 2 3 1995 EN61000 4 2 3 4 6 8 11 1995 Following the provision of the EMC Directive 89 336 EEC 92 31 EEC and 93 68 EEC and Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC Safety and handling precautions Camera information Donot take apart or attempt to service the camera yourself Do not expose the camera to moisture or extremes temperature Let the camera warm up when moving from a cold to a warm temperature Do not touch the lenses of the camera Donot expose the lens to direct sunlight for extended periods of time Battery information Turn off the camera before installing or removing batteries Use only AA alkaline batteries Always replace both batteries with two new ones Do not mix old and new batteries Donot use batteries that are leaking corroded or damaged Remove the batteries and any SmartMedia card from the camera if you are going to store the camera for extended periods of time When loading the batteries in the camera ensure that the battery polarity and is as indicated on the camera If any liquid leaks from the batteries wipe the battery compartment thoroughly and then load new batteries battery fluid comes into contact with your hands or clothing flush the area thoroughly with water Note that battery fluid can cause loss of eyesight if it gets into your eyes If this occurs do not rub your eyes
6. Three modes Auto flash Fill in flash forced activation Flash off no flash Flash charge time initial charging 6 sec Compliance Regulatory compliance FCC Class B CE Image processing White balance Optical black subtract Gamma correction Bayer pattern interpolation and edge enhancement on luma channel Environment Operating temperature 0 35 C Storage temperature 20 60 C Operating humidity 30 90 Storage humidity 1096 90 Dimensions 105 x 63 x 37 mm Lx Hx W Weight 120grams w o batteries 3l Warranty Please see enclosed card for warranty information 32
7. aps Use this icon to delete all pictures on your camera Take care not to delete pictures inadvertently You will be asked to reconfirm before the pictures are deleted To leave the Utility program click this icon Using the Arcsoft Photo Suite Software Once you have saved your pictures onto your PC via the 1x 10 Utility software you can use the bundled software programs to further enjoy your digital snaps Manuals for these programs can be found on the 1x 10 software CD They can be accessed via Adobe Acrobat Reader If you do not have this program already on your computer it can be downloaded free of charge from www adobe com PhotoStudio is a powerful full featured easy to use photo editing application It provides a huge collection of photo editing and retouching tools plus a large assortment of enhancements and special effects with unlimited levels of modification PhotoBase is an excellent multimedia organiser that lets you store manage and access important image audio and video files Mastering PhotoBase is easy Simply create albums of your files and enter information into customizable information fields Then choose from the wide variety of activities PhotoMontage 15 a unique entertainment program that enables you to turn a regular photo into a montage creating a single image out of thousands of micro images You can decorate your montages with grids and borders and add captions and signatures the
8. e flash pre fires just before the picture is taken to reduce red eye effect It functions with all flash modes HILO Display indicates the following parameters 640 x 480 fine resolution 33 images maximum using the 2 MB SmartMedia card Use this setting for bigger file sizes higher resolution images LO 320 x 240 standard resolution 133 images maximum using the 2 MB SmartMedia card Use this setting for smaller file sizes lower resolution images AUTO P Indicates when the self timer function is available Refer to page 17 for details on using the self timer Indicates the battery capacity Indicates the number of images that have been taken Installing and removing the SmartMedia card Refer to the following information for installing and removing the SmartMedia card You must insert the SmartMedia card before you can start taking pictures 1 Set the main switch to OFF 2 Open the SmartMedia card cover 3 Inset the SmartMedia card Ensure the notched edge is oriented as shown only use 3 3 V SmartMedia cards 4 Close the SmartMedia cover Inserting the batteries Refer to the following information for inserting the batteries 1 Set the main switch to OFF 2 To open the battery compartment cover slide the cover as shown then open 3 Note the battery polarity on the inside cover and insert the batteries 4 Close the battery compartment cove
9. ect the video cable to the video port of your camera via the small connector and to your TV video in or video recorder via the phono jack you may need to purchase an adapter depending on the input ports on your TV or video Use the mode button to switch between black and white NTSC and colour PAL Use the snapshot button to view your pictures in turn Use the strobe button to select the menu which enables you to delete pictures or view them like a slide show 24 Using the software Follow these instructions to use the included software for downloading images Click Start Programs and ix 10 Utility Then click the ix 10 Utility icon to open the program Video camera button 2 Video mode is the default opening view From video mode you can take snapshots of the camera s field of view and store them directly on the camera You also can use the camera to capture video to your hard drive as a Windows AVI file 3 Click the video camera button to switch to Digital Camera DSC mode 25 26 METEO M From Digital Camera mode you can upload pictures from the camera to your PC and delete pictures on the camera First select pictures by clicking on them individually or using the Select All DeSelect All button To transfer pictures from your camera to your PC click this icon You will then be prompted to choose a directory on your PC to file your sn
10. he flash mode See Setting the flash on page 15 for more information Flash Button Press the snapshot button to take the picture You hear a beep as the picture 1s taken The LCD display indicates the number of pictures you have left Snapshot Button 13 Resolution The following table describes the resolution settings 640 x 480 fine resolution 33 images maximum using the 2 SmartMedia card Use this setting for sharper images LO 320 x 240 standard resolution 133 images maximum using the 2 MB SmartMedia card Use this setting for smaller file sizes The Mode button The ix 10 Digital Camera has six operational modes that can be accessed by pressing the mode button Mode Button Pressing the mode button scrolls through HI the six operational mode choices Note The mode button has a response time of 0 2 seconds 14 Setting the flash Follow these instructions to set the flash for the ix 10 Digital Camera 1 Turn the camera on When the green LED indicator lights the camera 15 ready to take a picture Check the current settings in the LCD status display Note The 0000 indicates that the SmartMedia card 1s inserted A symbol LJ indicates that no SmartMedia is inserted Press the flash mode button and select the mode you want Power On off LED Indicator Switch Current Flash Setting Flash Mode Button Note The flash mode
11. ize a format of SmartMedia Or you used SmartMedia initialized with the OS except Windows Connect the camera to a personal computer with UBS Open by the next order My computer Control panel gt System gt Device manager From otherdevices in device manager eliminate Composit USB devise or anindistinct device Take the camera off from the personal computer install the software and then connect the camera to a personal computer again Switch the camera on and then off again If it s generated again please initialize SmartMedia with a personal computer of Windows OS Specifications CCD Image Sensor 1 3 CMOS image sensor 350K pixels Pixel dimensions 5 6 um x 5 6 um Status LCD TN type LCD External storage SmartMedia card media Picture modes Storage Optics system Lens aperture 2 2 Lens effective focal length f 6 4 mm Semi field angle 49 degrees Distortion 296 Focus Range depth of field 0 7 m Shutter speed 1 30 to 1 1 500 second Exposue __ Auoexosue White balance Auto white balance USB 1 ix 10 Digital Camera baud rate USB type Cable definition mini USB connector 1 8 m length 3 5 mm mini plug Battery type 2 X AA alkaline batteries Inserting batteries incorrectly will not result in damage to the camera or batteries LCD status display Resolution mode Battery status Flash mode Self timer activation Erase mode Strobe light Range 1 2m 2 5m
12. mera 2 SmartMedia Card e Camera Strap e Soft Case e USB connector cable e Video Cable e Two AA alkaline batteries e Software on CD ROM e Camera Manual Do not throw the carton away You may need it later if you have to return the ix 10 Digital Camera for repairs Key features amp accessories Features The ix 10 Digital Camera comes with the following advanced features e 3 inch CMOS image sensor e LCD status panel e 24 bit RGB JPEG image format e Image resolution up to 640 x 480 pixels e SmartMedia card 2 MB image storage e Auto exposure and flash e Bundled software allowing you to perform advanced image manipulation Optional accessories You can purchase bigger SmartMedia cards to increase the capacity of the 1x 10 Digital Camera Please purchase only 3 3 V cards with a capacity of 2 MB to 64 MB System requirements For optimal use with the 1x 10 Digital Camera your computer should have the following minimum system requirements Hardware requirements AnIBM PC compatible with a Pentium 200 CPU or higher e Hard drive with 20 MB free disk space CD ROM for driver and software installation e USB interface 32 MB memory e VGA card with DirectX support Additionally a sound card is recommended Software Requirements e Microsoft Windows 98SE Me Windows 2000 e 800 x 600 true color display DirectX 7 0 or higher is recommended for optimum performance Identifyi
13. n off is set to ON switch is off The batteries are Replace the batteries with freshly ones Refer to page 9 discharged Check the battery orientation Refer to page 9 If the light is flashing wait until it emits a steady light before taking the picture The camera may be waiting for the flash to charge If the camera is full you cannot take any more pictures If the resolution is set to high HI set the resolution to normal LO Otherwise delete some pictures to free up memory Refer to page 18 The camera s buttons are not functional when connected to a PC Disconnect the camera to take more pictures Ensure that the flash is set to always on or auto Refer to page 15 If the batteries are too weak the flash is unable to recharge Turn the camera off and wait a few seconds before turning it back on If this doesn t work you need to replace the batteries with fresh ones Refer to page 9 Hold the camera steady or put it on a tripod to take pictures Turn the flash on Refer to page 15 Change the angle of the shot so that bright lights do not shine directly towards the camera lens The flash is set to Set the flash to auto flash Refer to page 15 always on 29 A personal computer does not recognize the camera Displayed with on LCD display and cannot take a picture 30 The camera was connected to a personal computer by UBS before installing Software A camera cannot recogn
14. n print them on a color inkjet or laser printer PhotoFantasy is an image entertainment program that lets you bring your fantasies to life by combining personal photos with a wide variety of background images You can also create your own fantasy templates edit your photos before fantasizing them and add text to your creations PhotoPrinter is an easy to use printing program that enables you to lay out and print your images in multiple sizes on a single sheet of paper Offering a wide selection of image editing tools and printing templates the program also allows you to add frames and borders to your images Further information on these programs can be found at www arcsoft com 27 APPENDIX TROUBLESHOOTING SPECIFICATIONS AND WARRANTY Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause Solution O O O o O The camera has no power The camera won t take a picture The flash doesn t work The images are blurry The image looks too dark The image is too light The batteries are inserted incorrectly Ensure that the green camera ready LED indicator is on and is not flashing Is the camera full Is the camera connected to a computer Is the flash on The batteries may be weak The camera or subject was moving when the shot was taken The flash is needed for the shot You are facing a bright light when taking the picture The camera Make sure that the power o
15. ng components Please refer to the following illustrations to identify the components of the 1 10 Digital Camera Front View Snapsho Button USB Port Video Port Dust Cover Switch Lens Rear view LED Indicator Power On off Switch Snapshot Button Viewfinder LCD Display Strap Hole Mode Button Buzzer Hole SmartMedia Strobe Enter Card Mode Button Compartment Bottom view Battery Tripod Compartment Socket LCD status display The following illustration shows all LCD status icons available in the LCD display Auto Flash Frame Counter Flash Mode Self timer Red eye Reduction Delete Battery Power Indicator Hi Lo Resolution AUTO 107 01 LILI E Q BS wll tS DE The following table explains the meaning of each icon The delete image function is enabled Refer to page 18 for information on deleting images The flash function The following options are available by repeatedly pressing the flash button Note The green LED illuminates when the flash is ready Automatic Flash The flash occurs automatically when ambient lighting is insufficient for image capture Flash Always On The flash is used with every image Use this option when you are trying to take pictures of subjects with bright light behind No Flash The flash function is disabled Red Eye Reduction Th
16. ower brush to remove dust from the lens and camera surface 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 soft tissue and wipe gently Do not scratch hard objects against the lens data panel 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 benzene or insecticide as these may react with the camera body and cause damage General Information Do not use the camera while you are walking running driving or operating machinery This can result in a serious accident Do not use the camera in locations severely affected by oil fumes steam humidity or dust This can cause fire or electric shock Do not leave this camera in places subject to extremely high temperatures such as a sealed vehicle or in direct sunlight This can damage the camera and in extreme cases cause fire Do not use the flash close to anyone s eyes This can cause temporary damage to eyesight Request regular internal testing and cleaning for your camera Build ups of dust in your camera can cause fire or shock When travelling overseas do not place your camera in the check in baggage Careless or rough baggage handling at airports may cause internal damage to the camera even when no external damage is evident Do not use this device in aircraft or hospitals The use of thi
17. r and slide shut Battery display When you insert new batteries into your ix 10 Digital the battery status icon in the LCD display indicates a fully charged battery Refer to the following table Batteryicon Meaning S The batteries have a full charge The batteries are almost empty Replace the batteries with fresh batteries 10 CHAPTER 2 CAMERA SETUP AND OPERATION Turning the camera on and off Refer to the following to turn the 1x 10 Digital Camera on and off 1 Slide the on off switch to ON 2 Check the current settings in the LED status display See LED status display on page7 3 To turn the camera off set the main switch to OFF Note If you do not press any button for three minutes the camera will beep and power off automatically To turn the camera back on slide the main switch to OFF wait for one second and then switch the camera back on 12 Taking pictures Follow these instructions to take a picture with your ix 10 Digital Camera 1 Turn the camera on When ue Power On off the green LED indicator LED Indicator Switch lights the camera 15 ready to take a picture Check the current settings in the LCD status display Refer to page 7 for information on LCD status display icons Press the mode button to set the image resolution HI fine and LO standard Refer to page 14 for information on the mode button Mode Button Set t
18. ranty 28 Troubles hoolin AOI eios 29 IS DIECIPICATIONS eem 31 32 CHAPTER 1 GETTING STARTED Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the 1 10 Digital Camera Your camera has been designed to allow you to quickly and easily take quality digital images and to record video clips direct to your PC You can also play back your digital snaps via your TV This camera is supplied with five excellent software packages to enable you organise or edit your pictures and to have hours of fun with different creative templates The supplied software and drivers along with the USB cable enable you to upload your images to your PC The ix 10 Camera can be operated in either DSC or PC mode DSC mode enables you to take still pictures and store them on your PC in albums manipulate the images with photo editing software and publish images on the Web PC mode enables you to use the ix 10 Camera as a video conferencing camera you may need Windows NetMeeting for video conferencing Connect the camera to your PC and the camera s view is displayed on screen You can also save the video to your PC as a Windows AVI file Unpacking the ix 10 Digital Camera Upon receiving your ix 10 Digital Camera open the package and carefully remove the contents If anything is missing or damaged please contact your dealer immediately The shipping carton should contain the following items e 1 10 Digital Ca
19. s device in an aircraft or hospital can cause malfunctions in the control devices used in aircraft hospitals This camera contains precision electronic components To ensure that images are recorded correctly do not subject the camera to impacts or shocks while an image is being recorded Test Shots Prior to Photography Copyright For particularly important photos such as weddings and overseas trips always take a test photo to check that the camera is functioning normally Fuji Photo Film UK Ltd cannot accept liability for any incidental losses such as costs of photography or the loss of income from photography incurred as a result of faults with this product Images recorded using your digital camera 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 events etc even when intended purely for personal use Users are 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 Liquid Crystal If the LCD panel is damaged take particular care with the liquid crystal in the panel If any of the following situations arise take the urgent action indicated If the liquid crystal comes in contact with your skin wipe the area with a cloth and then wash thoroughly with
20. setup program should start up automatically If not please click the setup exe icon via the CD icon in My Computer Follow the on screen instructions All the software required for the camera will be loaded automatically The software 1s loaded in two parts One half represents the Twain drivers and Utility software to allow the camera to talk to the computer via the USB cable The second part is a suite of five programs that allow you to Work with your pictures on your computer The five programs are Photo Base Photo Suite 2 2 Photo Fantasy 2 0 Photo Printer 2 0 and Photo Montage 1 0 and are described in more detail on page 27 If you need help loading your software please call the Fujifilm Technical Hotline Note You should reboot your computer before using the ix 10 Digital Camera and software Remember that you will need to connect your camera to the PC with the USB cable before being able to download pictures Connecting to your PC Use the supplied USB cable to connect your ix 10 Digital Camera to your PC and download your images Refer to the following illustration 1 Connect the small USB connector to the USB connector on the camera 2 Connect the large USB connector to the USB connector on the PC or notebook computer The section Using Your Software will help you get started using the software 23 Connecting to your TV 3 Conn
21. xjaixan User s Manual About this manual This manual is designed to assist you in using the ix 10 Digital Camera Information in this document has been carefully checked for accuracy however no guarantee is given to the correctness of the contents The information in this document is subject to change without notice Edition 2 9 Edition June 2001 Copyright Copyright 2001 This document contains proprietary information protected by copyright All rights are reserved No part of this manual may be reproduced by any mechanical electronic or other means in any form without prior written permission of the manufacturer Declaration of conformity This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following conditions This device may not cause harmful interference This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Trademark recognition Microsoft MS DOS and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp SmartMedia is a trademark of the Toshiba Corporation Other product names used in this manual are the properties of their respective owners and are acknowledged EC Declaration of Conformity C We Name FUJIFILM AXIA CO LTD Address 17 5 Shibuya 2 Chome Shibuya ku Tokyo 150 0002 Japan Declare that the product Product Name xia ix 10 Is in conformity with the following standards Safety EN609
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