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FujiFilm 6900 Digital Camera User Manual

1. Turn the Mode dial to select a setting P Programed Auto This is an automatic mode that selects the shutter speed and aperture for you but still allows you to select the other camera settings Like the Shutter priority and Aperture priority modes this mode is relatively simple to use Program Shift S Shutter priority Auto This is an automatic mode that allows you to set the shutter speed You can use this mode to take shots that freeze movement fast shutter speeds or that give the impression of movement slow shutter speeds A Aperture priority Auto This is an automatic mode that allows you to set the aperture You can use this mode to take shots with a blurred background wide aperture or with both foreground and background in sharp focus narrow 44 aperture Turning the Command dial gives you access to the following P Program Shift S Shutter speed setting 1step 1 3 EV ISO 100 3sec to 1 1000 sec ISO 200 3 sec to 1 1000 sec ISO 400 1 6 sec to 1 1000 sec A Aperture setting F2 8 to F11 in 1 3 EV steps See P 65 76 for information on the Photography menu 1M N 0049 1000 F2 If you exceed the control range for the photography mode as with a scene that is extremely overexposed or underexposed the shutter speed or aperture is displayed in red on the screen P 13 Set the correct exposure compensation for the shoot
2. E Playback mode menu Playback image Menu options that can be set STILL IMAGES P 33 ERASING SINGLE ALL FRAMES FORMATTING P 38 81 PLAYBACK AUTOMATIC PLAYBACK P 83 PROTECTION P 84 DPOF Digital Print Order Format P 88 ERASING SINGLE ALL FRAMES FORMATTING P 38 81 PLAYBACK AUTOMATIC PLAYBACK P 83 PROTECTION P 84 Socket If you are close to a power outlet you should use the AC Power Adapter AC 5VS AC 5VH sold separately to avoid any loss of power during still image or movie playback P 18 77 PLAYBACK INFORMATION MOVIE PLAYBACK poe au A ro File size gt 100 0005 by y Quality Shutter speed Aperture setting display Sensitivity TH y Flash ON OFF 7 20 2001 This function allows you g Histogram to check the photography Histograms e N information Hold down A histogram is a chart showing the distribution of brightness in an image horizontal axis brightness vertical axis pixels the INFO button to 7 20 2001 72 00 PM Optimal exposure There is an ample distribution of pixels overall with a peak check the information in the middle range ud nar ip a fi og Underexposed The number of shadow pixels is high with the distribution Use lt or gt to select the movie file
3. BE evo WEEN 100 0005 Press the MENU OK button to display the menu on the monitor Formatting erases all images including g6 Protected images P 81 100 0005 Use lt or P to select G3 Press A or Y to select PROTECT ALL or UNPROTECT ALL Press MENU Ok OLS WEEN 100 0005 PROTECT ALL 0K A confirmation screen will appear to proceed press the MENU OK button Y If you do not want to protect any images press the BACK button to return to the menu To exit the menu screen press the BACK button again 87 PLAYBACK MENU HOW TO SPECIFY PRINT OPTIONS x DPOF 88 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 and how many prints of each frame are required This section gives a detailed description of how to order your prints with the FinePix6900 ZOOM kNote that some printers do not support date and time imprinting or specification of the number of prints kNote that the warnings shown below may be displayed while you are specifying the prints DPOF SPECIFIED ERASE OK P 120 When you erase
4. FUJIFILM digital Tools for the imagination FinePix 90 0Za0m Getting Ready Basic Photography Advanced Features Advanced Features Playbac E a k 4 Settings AEN 4 elt PC Connection 6 This manual will show you how to use your FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA OWNER S MANUAL FinePix6900 ZOOM correctly Please follow the instructions carefully BLO0004 200 1 E Warning 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 To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose the unit to rain or moisture 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 VAN 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 that may cause undesired
5. Plug the adapter back in Problem Cause Remedy Power cuts out during operation Battery runs out quickly e The battery is exhausted e Camera is being used in extremely cold conditions The terminals are soiled The battery is flat e Load a new fully charged battery 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 e Wipe the battery terminals with a clean dry cloth Load a new battery Can t use the flash to take pictures e The flash is set to Suppressed Flash mode The flash is closed e The shutter button was pressed while the flash was charging Pop the flash up The flash cannot be used in some modes P 41 Select a mode in which the flash can be used Wait until charging is completed before pressing the shutter button The flash will not charge e No compatible SmartMedia is loaded e The camera is set to Suppressed Flash mode The battery is exhausted e Load a new SmartMedia erase a frame or remove the write protection e Set the flash to Auto Red Eye Reduction or Forced Flash mode Load a new fully charged battery No photograph is taken when the shutter button is pressed No SmartMedia is loaded The SmartMedia is fully recorded The SmartMedia is write protected The SmartMedia is not formatted The SmartMedia contact area is soiled The Sm
6. button to move forward and backward respectively through your images The monitor display changes each time you press the DISP button Y If image on the monitor is difficult to see adjust the monitor brightness P 102 FinePix6900 ZOOM or images recorded onto a 3 3V SmartMedia using a FUJIFILM FinePix series MX series and DX series digital camera 34 FAST FORWARDING IMAGES 1 100 0005 cal D B gt lt v w BACK You can fast forward through the frames by During fast forward 3 frames are shown holding down lt or gt button for about together in miniature on the monitor When you 1 second during playback stop fast forward the image enclosed in the frame is displayed on the monitor as a single image DA progress bar is displayed to show the approximate playback position on the SmartMedia PLAYBACK ZOOM 2 DPO iS an JTRIMMING ODL TLP ANN ING gt ORD AN ma Pressing A or Y during single frame playback zooms in or out on the still image A zoom bar is displayed during zooming Zoom scales GB 2832 x 2128 pixel images Max 18x EB 2048 x 1536 pixel images Max 13x GIB 1280 x 960 pixel images Max 8x 640 x 480 pixel images Max 4x Pressing lt 4 or gt during zooming cancels zooming and moves to the next image ce D F Aaa ICM After you h
7. mode you can select 5 types of shot aA Gi Turn the command dial to select the setting Portrait Use this mode for shots of people Portrait mode provides soft tone images with natural skin colors When using the flash Auto Flash Red Eye Reduction Forced Flash Slow Synchro 44 Landscape Use this mode for daytime shots of scenery Landscape mode provides crisp clear shots of buildings mountains and other scenery When using the flash The Flash mode is automatically set to Suppressed Flash This setting cannot be changed Sports Use this mode for moving objects Sports mode gives priority to faster shutter speeds e Shutter Takes pictures using fast shutter speeds When using the flash Auto Flash or Forced Flash only C Night Scene Use this mode for shots taken in the evening or at night Night Scene mode gives priority to slower shutter speeds e Shutter Slow shutter speed mode with speeds as slow as 3 seconds e When using the flash Slow Synchro Red Eye Reduction Slow Synchro only GW Black and white You can use this option to shoot in black and white regardless of the type of scene e Using flash Auto flash Red Eye Reduction Forced Flash Slow Synchro With the exception of GW Black and ue 43 mode the macro setting cannot be selected PHOTOGRAPHY MODE P PROGRAMED S SHUTTER PRIORITY A APERTURE PRIORITY
8. Press the MENU OkK button to erase the displayed image When erasing is complete the next image appears and the ERASE 0K message is displayed if PROTECTED FRAME is displayed the image protection must be removed to erase the image gt P 84 Dif the LDPOFSPECIFED ERASE OK message is displayed DPOF is specified When you press the MENU OK button the image is erased and the DPOF settings are updated To continue erasing images repeat steps Gas J 39 USING A TV MONITOR To the video input socket Switch off the camera and the TV Plug the video cable provided into the VIDEO OUT socket on the camera Y if there is a power outlet available connect the 40 AC 5VS AC 5VH AC Power Adapter Plug the other end of the cable into the video input socket on the TV Then switch the camera and TV on and take pictures or play back images as you would normally Refer to the instructions provided with your TV for more information on video input for your TV Advanced Features ADVANCED FEATURES The Advanced Photography section introduces a range of camera functions that you can access by setting the Mode switch to 6 mPhotography mode specifications Flash Macro Exposure Continuous Self Timer Pho
9. A or Y the numbers change If the date setting was cleared and you have adapter was connected or the battery inserted and continuously set the date and time from the confirmation date and time set then those settings will be When the time displayed passes 12 00 00 the screen pressing the MENU Ok button SET maintained for roughly 1 hour even when the camera AM PM setting automatically switches return h h raphy or We Mere E Ab Ghee es has no power supply when the AC power adapter is YTo set the time precisely press the MENU Ok IR cae UME seleciec pheiegrainy 22 proce Bizi 5 disconnected and the battery is removed button when the time is at zero seconds pay 23 Shea TAKING PICTURES AUTO MODE Set the Mode switch to B and set the Mode dial to GG Then slide the focus mode selector switch to AF e Effective Photography Range Wide angle Approx 50 cm to infinity Telephoto Approx 90 cm to infinity For close up photography set the mode to MACRO P 55 Check that the lens is clean If it is dirty clean the lens as described on P 113 You can switch between using the viewfinder EVF and the monitor LCD to take pictures by pressing the EVF LCD button D If CARD ERROR 1CARD NOT INITIALIZED or WRITE ERROR is displayed first wipe the contact surface on the SmartM
10. LCD monitor Press lt or gt to adjust the brightness of the monitor Press the MENU Ok button to confirm the setting To exit this procedure without changing the settings press the BACK button 6 PC Connection IN PC CONNECTION PC Connection describes how to set up a USB connection and provides an overview of the functions available using a USB connection Refer to the Software Quick Start Guide booklet for details Card Reader function DSC Camera Customization This mode provides a simple way to read images from a SmartMedia and store images onto a SmartMedia The USB interface connection allows files to be transferred at high speed so that large image files can be moved quickly P 104 F Viewing Movies on Your Computer Use of the enclosed FinePixViewer software is recommended If you do not use FinePixViewer you will need QuickTime version 3 0 or later or DirectX8 0 Runtime for Windows i Refer to the Software Quick Start Guide booklet for information on installing the software J The following functions can be accessed by down loading and using the special software P 107 Adding Auto Play display methods P 83 e Appending copyright information to the Exif information for photographed images You must be registered as a FinePix Viewer online user to download the specia
11. Wide Conversion Lens WL FX9 This is a set that includes a wide conversion lens and adapter ring and converts the camera s focal length by 0 79x equivalent to a 28 mm wide angle lens This set also allows you to use commercially available filters e Wide conversion lens specifications Magnification 0 79x Lens configuration 3 lenses in 3 groups Dimensions 32 mm x 70 mm dia Weight Approx 185 g Accessories Adapter Ring see below for specifications Lens caps front and rear Lens pouch Y This lens should be used at the wide angle zoom setting equivalent to 28 mm 46 mm Using the lens at the telephoto setting increases the amount of distortion The wide conversion lens and built in flash cannot be used together The adapter ring is required for using commercially available filters e Adapter ring specifications Compatible filters 55 mm diameter commercial filters Dimensions 39 mm x 58 mm dia Weight Approx 30 g Do not use more than one filter at a time Teleconversion Lens TL FX9 This accessory increases the focal length of your lens by 1 5x without changing its F stop value eTeleconversion lens specifications Magnification 1 5x Lens configuration 3 lenses in 3 groups Dimensions 55 mm x 65 mm dia Weight Approx 100 g Accessories Lens caps front and back lens bag This teleconversion lens should be used with telephoto zoom settings Using this lens at a wide angle setting could res
12. a hotograph Use lt and gt to select the menu item and settings a a jaa A and Y to change the setting 3 them by holding down Press the MENU OK button to confirm the x g setting the INFO button The photography information is not displayed in GU SP or e mode You can only use this function to check the settings D You ae access the menu settings in CW 64 not to change them SP or s mode See P 41 for details 65 66 PHOTOGRAPHY MENU FLASH BRIGHTNESS ADJUSTMENT PHOTOGRAPHY MENU CE SETTING THE WHITE BALANCE 100 This mode can be selected in the P S A M photography modes Use this setting when you cannot obtain the correct brightness such as when the flash does not reach the subject is too faint or when you are using the flash for a close up shot e The range for exposure compensation is 2 levels 0 6 to 0 6 EV in 0 3 EV increments Exposure compensation only functions with the built in flash See P 112 for more information on EVs WB S0 AUTO MULTE 100 This mode can be selected in the P S A M photography modes 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
13. 47 PHOTOGRAPHY MODE gt e MOVIE STANDBY Movie The available shooting time and the STANDBY Use this mode to shoot up to 160 seconds of video message are shown on the monitor per movie Movie format Motion JPEG P 112 a button down fully Zoom bar w 320 x 240 pixels 10 frames per second A Without sound E SmartMedia standard shooting time In Movie mode the lens is locked at the wide SmartMedia Capacit Available recording time j igj Y Depending on the space available on the SmartMedia MG 48 4MB pasy A 23 g angle setting and only the digital zoom can be the time that can be recorded in one movie may be ASAS PPOK A SE used You can use the Zoom button or the 4 Vou do not need to hold down the shutter button shorter than 160 seconds MG 8S 8MB Approx 47 sec direction button A and Y to zoom in and out The focus is fixed at 50 cm 1 6 ft to infinity 4 n MG 16S 16MB Approx 94 sec When you use the zoom a Zoom bar appears j j i h he FinePix6900 ZOOM d gt The focus and white balance are fixed during If you use the FinePix to record a MG 32S 32MB Approx 191 sec on the screen shooting but the exposure varies automatically to AE ani Lee ree eae MG 64S 64MB Approx 385 sec Digital zoom focal
14. A M 8 positions selectable Custom white balance selectable 2 positions Focal range Normal Wide Approx 50 cm 1 6 ft to infinity Normal Tele Approx 90 cm 3 0 ft to infinity Macro Approx 10 cm 0 3 ft to 80 cm 2 6 ft Shutter SP Variable speed 3 to 1 2000 sec using AE P S A M Variable speed 3 to 1 1000 sec using AE Focus TTLcontrast type Auto or Manual Number of frames recorded File Size GB 2832 x 2128 ED 2048 x 1536 1280 x 960 UM640x480 Movie Quality Mode HI FINE NORMAL BASIC FINE NORMAL FINE NORMAL NORMAL Image Data Size oke auooKs 160K Aeoke 1900K8 soke ezoks aoB Soe MG 4S 4MB 0 1 3 8 2 6 6 12 44 Approx 23 sec MG 8S 8MB 0 3 6 17 6 13 12 25 89 Approx 47 sec MG 16S SW 16MB 0 6 13 33 12 26 25 49 163 Approx 94 sec MG 32S SW 32MB 1 13 28 68 25 53 50 99 330 Approx 191 sec MG 64S SW 64MB 3 26 56 137 50 107 101 198 663 Approx 385 sec MG 128SW 128MB 7 53 113 275 102 215 204 398 1330 Approx 774 sec 125 126 Specifications Flash Auto flash using flash control sensor Effective range Wide Approx 0 3 m 3 6 m 1 ft 11 8 ft Tele Approx 0 9 m 3 2 m 3 ft 10 5 ft Flash modes Auto Red Eye Reduction Forced Flash Slow Synchro Red Eye Reduction Slow Synchro LCD monitor 2 inch low temperature polysilicon TFT 130 000 pixels Video output NTSC US Canada
15. ALL OK OKSA MICE YB ACK A confirmation screen will appear to protect all images Press the MENU Ok button 94 0000 SHEETS A confirmation screen appears To proceed press the MENU Ok button S ET S ET U P M 0 D E P The table below explains the camera setting Settings Display Factory default Explanation FILE SIZE SET B 1M Use this option to set the number of recorded pixels file QUALITY NORMAL size and quality compression rate See P 97 for details IMAGE OFF Use this setting to specify whether a preview image DISPLAY POSTVIEW OFF showing the photographed image is displayed after a PREVIEW picture is taken See P 98 for details Use this setting to specify whether the camera is switched to AUTO POWER low power mode and then automatically switched off when SAVE 2 MIN S MIN OFF 2 MIN the camera controls are not being used See P 100 112 for details DATE TIME SET B Sets the date and time See P 22 for details Specifies whether the Frame No Memory function is used FRAME NO RENEW CONT RENEW See P 101 for details BEEP LOW HIGH OFF LOW Sets the volume of the tone emitted when the camera is used ENGLISH Select English or French as the language used for screen LANGUAGE FRANCAIS ENGLISH display Resets all settings other than the date time custom white RESET ALL ok B _ balance measurement and EVF LCD setting to the factory default values When you p
16. LeS Setup P 95 Q Scene Position P42 lt 2 Auto P 24 42 Movie P 48 11 12 Nomenclature Example of Monitor Text Display Shooting Number of remaining shots File size Image quality _ Card access P Photography mode GD ic er MAN Self Timer photography i ao page Shing i j a Continuous shooting tsJ AF waring A Flash mode Zoom bar Battery low warning Macro MF Manual focus PATATA i AF frame Shutter ia OIF 5 6A i at _ Date ye4 Focus indicator AE lock ______ L Exposure compensation indicator Aperture setting display Exposure compensation Example of Monitor Text Display Playback Playback frame Playback mode number Protection a Battery low warning DPOF Date l 1 172001 12 00 AMe Time Shutter Speed and Aperture Setting Displays If you exceed the control range for a photography mode as with a scene that is extremely overexposed or underexposed the shutter speed or aperture is displayed in red on the screen For dimly lit scenes is displayed on the screen as the shutter speed and aperture setting When this occurs press the shutter button down halfway so that the camera takes the measurements and displays the settings mPhotography modes and Responses Photography mode Response Overexposure Auto Use the optional Adapter Ring and ND Light Adjustment Fil
17. OPress Y to play the movie 4 sloping down to the left The monitor shows the playback time and a Overexposed The number of highlight pixels is high with the distribution playback progress bar sloping down to the right OT Movies cannot be played back using multi frame Dif the subject of the movie is very bright white playback Use the DISP button to revert to normal streaks may appear on the image during playback i playback This is normal and is not a fault This function cannot be f z used during multi frame a eS ras Movies are displayed somewhat smaller than See P 80 for more detailed information on 78 playback P 37 The shape of the graph will vary depending on the subject still images playing back movies 79 80 MOVIE PLAYBACK PLAYBACK MENU ERASING SINGLE ALL FRAMES FORMATTING E Playing Back Movies Control Description FRAME A Playback o The movie automatically stops when playback ends t A Pauses the movie during playback Press this button again Pause Resume when the movie is paused to resume playback Stop Le NS Stops playback Fast forward Rewind Rewind m gt a Forward through the movie Press these during playback to skip forwards or backwards Skip playback lp When caused the movie advances or goes back one frame Hold
18. Press the DISP button to switch to multi frame playback 9 frame The text displayed on screen disappears after about 3 seconds Multi frame playback cannot be used at the same time as playback zoom Select a frame by using A Y and P to move the cursor the orange box to the desired frame Press A or Y several times to switch to the previous page or the next page You can enlarge the selected image by pressing the DISP button again Multi trame playback is also useful for specifying erase protect and DPOF settings for single frames and for selecting images when you want to check or cancel DPOF settings ERASING SINGLE FRAME BID won IZ Set the Mode switch to P Press the MENU Ok button to display the menu screen on the monitor See P 81 for more information on Erasing all frames and Formating Multi frame playback P 37 is an easy way to 38 select images to be protected Select FRAME in the GJERASE menu and press the MENU Ok button 100 0005 ERASE OK Press lt or gt button to display the image to be erased YTo cancel single frame erase press the BACK button to return to the menu To exit the menu screen press the BACK button again 4 AN D euo A Y
19. already contains image files with file numbers higher than the highest file number on the last SmartMedia images are stored beginning from the highest file number on the current SmartMedia 100 0005 File number Directory number e __ _ _ _ Frame number 7 20 2001 You can check the file number by viewing the image The last 4 digits of the 7 digit number in the top right corner of the screen are the file numbers while the first 3 digits show the directory number When you change the SmartMedia always switch the camera off before you open the SmartMedia slot cover If you open the slot cover without switching the camera off the frame number memory will not function File numbers run from 0001 to 9999 Once 9999 is exceeded the directory number changes from 100 to 101 The maximum number is 999 9999 If you switch the Frame No Memory function off the highest file number stored by the function is reset The displayed frame number may differ for images photographed on other cameras ADJUSTING THE MONITOR BRIGHTNESS 100 0005 BRIGHTNESS n gt Hold down the SHIFT button and press the DISP button to display the adjustment bar e Adjusting the BRIGHTNESS You can only adjust the brightness when the Mode switch is set to either 6 or P The brightness adjustment can be set independently for the LCD viewfinder and the 402
20. camera will stop working Replace or recharge the battery 7 Auto Power Save Function _ If the camera is not used in any way for 30 seconds when the camera functions are enabled this function temporarily switches features such as the LCD screen off to reduce power consumption If the camera is then left unused for a further period 2 or 5 minutes the Auto Power Save function automatically switches the camera off See P 100 for details 2 SETTING THE DATE AND TIME 4 2 aa lt _ EE 4 DATE TIME FILE Si2 014 1 Can gt SETO 3 z 1 OFF OFF 2001 LO When you have finished setting the date and 2MIN 2MIN time press the MENU Ok button to confirm the SETO PEAR gt 5 1 O 00 setting a h When the SET UP screen reappears move the MERAME No SEREN eT cea Mode dial to a setting other than SET to exit SET ey CANCEL T the SET UP screen Set the Mode switch to a Set the Mode Use A or Y to select DATE TIME Use the lt b button to select the desired item dial to SET The SET UP screen appears on Press gt and then use the A and Y buttons to correct the monitor the setting Y See P 95 for more information on the SET setup menu If at least 3 hours have passed since the AC power Dif you hold down
21. confirm the 5 Select HI or FINE for better image quality and soting BASIC to increase the number of available shots There are 9 combinations of file size and quality D Always switch the camera off when you are In most cases the NORMAL setting provides Settings in total P 29 replacing the batteries If you open the battery cover more than adequate image quality When the mode swlich leserto ma excluding D or disconnect the AC power adapter without 28 holding d SHIFT and ing 5 switching the camera off all the camera settings Press P to select FILE SIZE QUALITY The recording time for the HI setting is longer than holding down eine precemng switches you to the settings screen 97 96 may revert to the factory default values DATE TIME or RESET ALL for other quality settings 98 SET IMAGE DISPLAY Pz SET O MRNAS m oF F AUTO POWER SAVE 2MIN DATE TIME MJFRAME NO SETO RENEW This setting allows you to specify whether the photographed image is displayed after you take a picture OFF The photographed image is automatically recorded without being displayed POSTVIEW The photographed image is displayed for about 2 seconds and is then automatically recorded PREVIEW The photographed image is displayed and you can then select whether to record the image You can also select preview zoom and recorded images Press MEN
22. distance suit the scene being shot a MG 128S 128MB Approx 774 sec Approx 35 mm to 70 mm 1 4 in to 2 8 in m 7 a SA different camera model the READ ERROR 2 ithe numbers of avaliable Shais are shown tor formatted Approx 2x The white balance is automatically set when 4g message appears and playback may fail SmartMedia you press the shutter button down fully J 49 50 PHOTOGRAPHY MODE p amp MOVIE 5 REC 1545 During shooting a timer in the top right corner of the monitor counts down the remaining time Once the remaining time runs out shooting automatically ends and the movie is recorded on the SmartMedia STORING X If you press the shutter button during shooting shooting ends and the movie is recorded on the SmartMedia Y It takes about 22 seconds to record an 160 second movie roughly 24MB onto a SmartMedia Y lf you start shooting and then immediately end shooting only 3 seconds of movie is recorded onto the SmartMedia FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY Press the flash pop up button to set the flash e Effective flash range for BU Wide angle Approx 0 3 m to 3 6 m 1 ft to 11 8 ft Telephoto Approx 0 9 m to 3 2 m 2 9 ft to 10 5 ft Built in flash guide number 8 at ISO 100 Y You cannot use the flash in 89 mode Y If the photography mode is AM use the Auto Flash m
23. down the button to move through the frames quickly Each time you press lt 8 or gt when the movie is paused 3 See P 104 for information on playing back movies on your PC Compatible Movie Files The FinePix6900 ZOOM can play back movie files up to 160 seconds in length recorded using a FinePix6900 ZOOM or recorded onto 3 3V SmartMedia using a FUJIFILM digital camera If you attempt to play back a movie that is longer than 160 seconds the Y READ ERROR message appears and playback fails N Erases only the selected file Y Protected files gt P 84 86 are not erased ALL FRAMES Erases all unprotected files FORMAT Erases all the data and reformats initializes the SmartMedia for use with this camera Y Formatting also erases protected files D if ECARD ERROR ECARD NOT INITIALIZED READ ERROR or WRITE ERROR is displayed first wipe the contact surface on the SmartMedia gold colored area thoroughly with a soft dry cloth and then reload the SmartMedia If this does not resolve the problem format the card I DISP L MENU OK if A AN 100 0005 If you press the MENU OK button the menu screen will appear on the monitor D Press the BACK button to exit the menu 4 81 PLAYBACK MENU
24. 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 video cable USB cable and DC supply cord For customers in Canad
25. protect Red Flashing sticker used SmartMedia full SmartMedia error Battery charging error Lens operation error Detailed warning messages are displayed on the screen P 120 7 Subjects Not Suitable for Autofocus Though the FinePix6900 ZOOM uses an accurate autofocus mechanism it may have difficulty focusing or not be able to focus at all for 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 distant and 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 When a subject other than your main subject is close to the AF frame has good contrast and is in front of or behind your main subject such as a strongly contrasting person standing out against the background Subjects moving at high speed In situations of this sort use the AF AE lock P 30 or manual focus P 58 Number of Available Frames The number of available shots appears on the screen See P 97 for information on changing the File size and Quality setting Y At shipment the default settings are for File Size and NO
26. the image the DPOF setting for that image is deleted at the same time Y RESET UNMATCHED DPOF OK mP 121 specifications Y DPOF FILE ERROR 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 P 121 No more than 999 frames can be specified on the same SmartMedia PLAYBACK MENU DPOF DATE SETTING BO euo WEN 100 0005 RESET ALL REVIEW RESET gt FRAME SET DATE OFF lt gt This function allows you to select whether or not the date of shooting is included on the print Set the Mode switch to A Press the MENU OkK button to display the menu on the monitor Press P to select 6 DPOF settings cannot be specified for movie file RESET ALL REVIEW RESET FRAME SET gt DATE Oa Use Y to select DATE OFF Press lt or gt to select DATE ON or DATE OFF This setting remains valid until you change the setting or switch the camera off Before specifying any other settings first specify whether date is to be shown or not 4 90 pLavBack MENU DPOF SET FRAME TZ WES ZS 100 0005 Use the A or Y to select FRAME SET Press t
27. trademark of the Microsoft Corporation of the U S registered in the U S A and other countries Windows is an abbreviated term referring to the Microsoft Windows Operating System e SmartMedia is a trademark of Toshiba Corporation Other company or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective companies E Explanation of Color Television System NTSC National Television System Committee color television telecasting specifications adopted mainly in the U S A Canada and Japan PAL Phase Alternation by Line a color television system adopted mainly by European countries and China Camera Features and Accessories Features e The newly developed Super CCD featuring a total of 3 3 million pixels used in the FinePix6900 ZOOM provides ultra high resolution image file with 6 03 million 2832 x 2128 pixels 6x optical zoom that uses aspherical lenses for superb optical performance Maximum 4 4x seamless digital zoom at VGA mode 0 55 inch 110 000 pixel Electronic Viewfinder eThe wide range of exposure modes which includes a manual photography mode allows you to precisely tailor the photography settings to the conditions e Quick responsive operation with a 3 second startup and as little as 1 second between shots e Fast ISO 400 film speed compared to a standard film speed of ISO 100 and a built in automatic flash allow shooting in a wider range of situations Hot shoe for syncroni
28. x 65 mm W x H x D other countries Approx 120 g 4 2 oz U S A and Canada Approx 200 g U K Approx 180 g other countries Connection Cord Length Approx 2 m 6 6 ft Please note that specifications and characteristics are subject to change without notice Rated Output Mass Weight Notes on the SmartMedia E SmartMedia The SmartMedia card supplied with your FinePix6900 ZOOM 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 E SmartMedia with IDs The SmartMedia ID is a SmartMedia that has an individually assigned identification number SmartMedia ID cards can be used with devices that use ID numbers for copyright protection or other purposes This camera accepts SmartMedia ID cards in the same way as conventional SmartMedia cards E 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 SmartMedia c
29. ERASING SINGLE ALL FRAMES FORMATTING DISP 3 gt eee A LIZA OLS WEN Press lt or B to select E ERASE Use the A and Y buttons to select FRAME ALL FRAMES or FORMAT Press the MENU OK button Formatting erases all the data on the 82 SmartMedia including protected files ALL FRAMES ERASE ALL OK A confirmation screen appears If you are erasing all the frames or formatting the card press the MENU Ok button to proceed If you are erasing one frame use the lt and gt buttons to select the frame and then press the MENU Ok button To cancel E ERASE press the BACK button Y if the LDPOF SPECIFIED ERASE ALL OK message is displayed DPOF is specified When you press the MENU OK button the image is erased PLAYBACK MENU PLAYBACK AUTOMATIC PLAYBACK Wy a MENU OK T A BHO ewo AN PLAYBACK gt EXECUTE Press the MENU OK button to display the menu on the monitor The Auto Power Off function does not operate during playback Movie playback begins automatically When playback ends the camera advances to the next frame Press or P to select amp PLAYBACk Press the MENU OK button The image f
30. FRAME NO RENEW Once you enable this function the monitor is temporarily switched off to reduce power consumption Sleep mode if the camera is not used for about 30 seconds If the camera is then left unused for a further time 2 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 Auto Power Save is disabled during automatic playback and when a USB connection is being used The Sleep function does not operate in Playback mode but the camera is automatically switched off if it is left unused 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 Camera operation can also be restored by pressing buttons other than the shutter button SET FRAME NO MEMORY lt RENEW gt lt CONT gt 0001 0001 0005 0005 0001 0006 0005 0010 Formatted SmartMedia used for both A and B Setting this function to CONT makes file management easier as it ensures that file names are not duplicated when images are downloaded to a PC RENEW Pictures are stored on each SmartMedia beginning with a file number 0001 CONT Pictures are stored beginning from the highest file number stored on the last SmartMedia used D If the SmartMedia
31. R BRIGHTNESS z Ci 3 4 9 6 IN PC CONNECTION ie CONNECTING TO A PERSONAL COMPUTER 5 DISCONNECTING THE CAMERA FROM YOUR COMPUTER 106 CAMERA CUSTOMIZING lt occernunnsmmcoimacnaanasioend 107 System Expansion Options Overview of the Conversion Lens Adapter Ring Accessories Guide ee Explanation of Terms Notes on Using Your Camera Correctly Notes on the Power Supply Notes on Using the Battery AC Power Adapter Notes on the SmartMedia Warning Displays Troubleshooting Specifications Safety Notes EC Declaration of Conformity 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 e 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 personal use Users are also asked to note that the transfer of memory cards containing images
32. RMAL for Quality 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 Also the discrepancy between the actual number of shots and the standard number of shots tends to be larger when there is more space remaining on the SmartMedia Standard number of shots per SmartMedia File Size GB 2832 x 2128 EID 2048 x 1536 GMB 1280x960 UM 640 x 480 Quality Mode HI FINE NORMAL BASIC FINE NORMAL FINE NORMAL NORMAL Image Data Size s77a0Ka 2400KB 1200KB 60KB 1300K8 300KB e205 320K 90KB MG 4S 4MB 0 1 3 8 2 6 6 12 44 MG 8S 8MB 0 3 6 17 6 13 12 25 89 MG 16S SW 16MB 0 6 13 33 12 26 25 49 163 MG 32S SW 32MB 1 13 28 68 25 53 50 99 330 MG 64S SW 64MB 3 26 56 137 50 107 101 198 663 MG 128SW 128MB 7 53 113 275 102 215 204 398 1330 3k The numbers of available shots are shown for formatted SmartMedia 29 30 USING AF AE LOCK In a shot with this type of composition the Move the camera slightly so that one of the subjects two people in this case are not in the subjects in the AF frame AF frame If the shot is taken at this point the subjects will not be in focus Check that the focus mode selector switch is set to AF AF Autofocus AE Autoexposure Lock On the FinePix6900 ZOOM pressing the shutter button down
33. U OK to record the image Press BACK to discard the image In Continuous Shooting and Auto Bracketing modes images are displayed for a set time and then automatically recorded even when OFF is selected as the IMAGE DISPLAY setting Preview Zoom You can enlarge the preview to check the image details Use A or Y to zoom in or out Press the DISP button Use the AY and lt p buttons to zoom in on different parts of the image Press the DISP button again to revert to zoomed display Trimming in the preview image is not saved The operation procedure is the same as for playback zoom P 35 Selecting Recorded Images bf Hos RASE FRAMES D R E C gt OI OFA BAC K AO lt P This function allows you to select and record images in the Continuous Shooting and Auto Bracketing modes However preview zoom cannot be used Use lt 4 and gt to select the images you do not want to record Press Y to add or remove the Mark ERASE FRAMES D CABAC K M AA lt lt gt L MENU OK T A AA Place an mark under all the images you do not want to record and then press the MENU OK button to record the remaining images 99 100 for some time 2 or5 minutes SET AUTO POWER SAVE SETTING arya SET O IMAGE DISPLAY OFF MS 2M N DATE TIME SETO I
34. a CAUTION This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Please read the Safety Notes P 127 and make sure you understand them before using the camera Contents Warning Camera Features and Accessories Nomenclature Shutter Speed and Aperture Setting Displays 1 Getting Ready ATTACHING THE LENS CAP AND SHOULDER STRAP Using the Lens Cap Holder LOADING THE BATTERY CHARGING THE BATTERY 17 USING THE AC POWER ADAPTER LOADING THE SmartMedia REMOVING THE SmartMedia SWITCHING ON AND OFF SETTING THE DATE AND TIME 2 Basic Photography TAKING PICTURES AUTO MODE Number of Available Frames USING AF AE LOCK FRAMING GUIDELINE FUNCTION VIEWING YOUR IMAGES PLAYBACK FAST FORWARDING IMAGES PLAYBACK ZOOM Saving Trimmed Images MULTI FRAME PLAYBACK ERASING SINGLE FRAME 4 USING A TV MONITOR we 15 3 Advanced Features ADVANCED FEATURES E Photography mode specifications PHOTOGRAPHY MODE AUTO SP SCENE POSITION Portrait aA Landscape amp Sports Night Scene Black and white P PROGRAMED S SHUTTER PRIORITY A APERTURE PRIORITY Program Shift M MANUAL Shutter Speed Setting Aperture Setting WO MOVIE eee FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY A Auto Flash Mode Red Eye Reduction Forced Flash s v Slow Synchro ve Red Eye Reduction Slow Synchro Suppressed Fl
35. ails AE L AE lock button P 56 amp Self timer button P 62 Continuous shooting button P 61 amp Macro close up button P 55 MENU OK button f Focus Check button P 59 Command dial EVF LCD viewfinder monitor Hot shoe P 74 selector button P 24 33 Strap mount P 14 Focusing ring P 58 Viewfinder EVF SmartMedia slot cover P19 DISP button P32 37 7 SmartMedia slot SHIFT button P 19 P 97 102 gue Indicator lamp P 28 Mode switch P 11 LCD monitor C POWER button P 21 Battery cover BACK button P 16 4 direction AV lt gt button Shutter button Self timer lamp P 63 Tripod mount 10 Nomenclature Flash control sensor Exposure compensation button P 57 e lt 2 AF Custom white balance Flash P 51 button P 59 P 67 Flash pop up button DIGITAL USB socket P 104 P 51 DC IN 5V power input socket P 18 Terminal cover P 17 Lens Focusing mode selector switch P 24 58 Zoom button P 25 T Telephoto W Wide angle INFO information check button P 64 78 Mode switch Photography mode P 24 oO lPOWER P21 o OPO button P 21 O cs Playback mode P 33 Mode switch P 24 33 Mode dial Shutter priority auto P 44 Aperture priority auto P 44 Manual P 46 Programed auto P 44 EN
36. artMedia is damaged The Auto Power Save function has switched the camera off The battery is exhausted Load a SmartMedia Load a new SmartMedia or erase a frame e Remove the write protection e Format the SmartMedia Wipe the SmartMedia contact area with a clean dry cloth e Load a new SmartMedia e Switch the camera on e Load a new fully charged battery The playback image is too dark even though used the flash The subject is too far away The flash was covered by your finger Move closer to the subject Hold the camera correctly The image is blurred e The lens is dirty e The lens is zoomed to telephoto in Macro mode The photographed subject was too dark Clean the lens Cancel Macro mode e Try standing about 2 m 6 6 ft from your subject to take the picture There are dot shaped aberrations on the image e The shot was taken with a shutter speed slower than 1 4 second e This is characteristic of CCDs and does not indicate a fault Can t format the SmartMedia e The SmartMedia is write protected Remove the write protection Peel off the write protect sticker 123 124 Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy The ERASE ALL function does not erase all the frames e The frame is protected Remove the frame protection Nothing happens when use the camera switches and dial e Camera
37. ash amp MACRO CLOSE UP PHOTOGRAPHY AEL USING AE LOCK cvssessessertersesterenes 4 EXPOSURE COMPENSATION SETTING THE MANUAL FOCUS One touch AF Function A Focus Check Function DIGITAL ZOOM candice apnea CONTINUOUS SHOOTING SELF TIMER PHOTOGRAPHY PHOTOGRAPHY INFORMATION PHOTOGRAPHY MENU PHOTOGRAPHY MENU OPERATION FLASH BRIGHTNESS ADJUSTMENT UD SETTING THE WHITE BALANCE Custom White Balance Setting PHOTOMETRY eresse 69 SETTING THE SENSITIVITY AUTO BRACKETING SHARPNESS MULTI EXP USING AN EXTERNAL FLASH External Flash Settings 077 When the White Balance is Incorrect 4 Advanced Features Playback ADVANCED PLAYBACK E Playback mode menu PLAYBACK INFORMATION MOVIE PLAYBACK E Playing Back Movies PLAYBACK MENU ERASING SINGLE ALL FRAMES FORMATTING 81 PLAYBACK AUTOMATIC PLAYBACK 83 SETTING AND REMOVING SINGLE FRAME PROTECTION 84 SETTING AND REMOVING PROTECTION FOR ALL FRAMES 86 HOW TO SPECIFY PRINT OPTIONS DPOF DATE SETTING DPOF SET FRAME DPOF REVIEW RESET DPOF RESET ALL SET SET UP MODE SET USING THE SET UP SCREEN ve SET SETTING THE FILE SIZE AND QUALITY COMPRESSION RATIO ee SET IMAGE DISPLAY Preview Zoom see Selecting Recorded Images SET AUTO POWER SAVE SETTING SET FRAME NO MEMORY ADJUSTING THE MONITO
38. attempt was made to playback a frame not recorded on this camera e The SmartMedia terminals are soild Images cannot be played back e Wipe the contact area on the SmartMedia with a soft dry cloth In some cases you may have to format the SmartMedia 119 120 Warning Displays Warning Displayed Explanation Remedy Y WRITE ERROR The data could not be recorded due to a SmartMedia error or a connection error between the SmartMedia and camera The photographed image cannot be recorded as it is too large to fit in the available space on the SmartMedia Re insert the SmartMedia or switch the camera off and then on again Use a new SmartMedia Warning Displayed Explanation Remedy RESET UNMATCHED DPOF OK The DPOF file contains an error Alternatively the DPOF file was set up on a different device Press the MENU OK button to create a new DPOF file and specify all the DPOF settings again Y FILE NO FULL The frame number has reached 999 9999 Switch the Frame NO Memory function off and use a formatted SmartMedia to take the picture Y 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 Print specifications can be set for a maximum of 999 frames on the same SmartMed
39. ause a fire or electric shock Contact your FUJIFILM dealer 2 Do not disassemble Do not use the camera in the bathroom or shower This can cause a fire or electric shock Y Do not use in the bathroom or shower Do not modify heat or unduly twist or pull the connection cord and do not place heavy objects on the connection cord These actions could damage the cord and cause a fire or electric shock f the cord is damaged contact your FUJIFILM dealer 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 Do not use the batteries except as specified Load the batteries with the poles positioned as indicated by the and marks 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 128 discharge O 2 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 Do not use chargers other than the specified model to charge the battery Any of these actions can cause the batteries to burst or leak and cause fire or injury as a result Use only the batteries or AC po
40. ave zoomed in on your image Press the DISP button Use the AW and lt p buttons to zoom in on different parts of the image Press the DISP button again to revert to zoomed display P Press the BACK button to return to normal unscaled display 35 PLAYBACK ZOOM Saving Trimmed Images v EK FAAEA ISP BO LENS After you use the playback zoom press the MENU OkK button to trim the image MENU OK gt The size of the saved image varies depending on the zoom scale In VGA mode TRIMMING is displayed in yellow At resolutions below VGA TRIMMING is 36 no longer displayed t TRIMMING VGA REC OK ROE gt 09 CANCEL CIE L MENU OK S A AA Check the size at which the image will be saved and then press the MENU Ok button The trimmed image is saved as a separate file Himage Sizes 3M Suitable for A5 printing Suitable for A6 printing GA TRIMMING is displayed in yellow since the quality is too low for printing Because images with resolutions of less than WEN are not suitable for printing TRIMMING is no longer displayed and trimmed images cannot be saved MULTI FRAME PLAYBACK Normal playback No text displayed Multi frame playback The displayed playback mode switches each time you press the DISP button
41. ayeack MENU DPOF REVIEW RESET DISP D MENU OK EN bl Eo 1000005 0005 Use A or Y to select REVIEW RESET Press the MENU OK button 100 0005 TOTAL 00003 SHEETS RESET OK F RAME gt O gt OLEO NOR XB ACK Pressing lt 4 or gt plays back only the frames for which the number of prints has been specified allowing you to check the settings for each frame Multi frame playback is an easy way to select images P 37 Dif you do not want to check or delete the DPOF settings press the BACK button to return to the menu To exit the menu screen press the BACK button again pLaveack MENU DPOF RESET ALL ASL To delete the print setting display the image for which the setting is to be deleted and then press the MENU OkK button When the print setting has been deleted the next image appears with the LRESET 0k message displayed Y if all the print settings are cancelled the TOTAL reverts to 00000 and the monitor screen background turns blue To delete further print settings repeat steps 203 2 T A 100 0005 Use A or Y to select RESET ALL Press the MENU OK button PLAYBACK MENU DPOF RESET ALL 0003 SHEETS RESET
42. ch as in a closed car in summer Extremely cold places Places subject to strong vibrations Places affected by smoke or steam Places subject to strong magnetic fields such as places 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 Do not expose the camera to sand The FinePix6900 ZOOM is particularly and adversely 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 not exposed to sand This 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 batteries and the SmartMedia card before storing the camera E Cleaning Your Camera Use a blower brush to remove dust from the lens and LCD 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 FUJIFILM lens cleanin
43. connect and unplug the AC power adapter Failure to do so can cause a fire or electric shock Request regular internal testing and cleaning for your camera Build ups of dust in your camera can cause a fire or electric shock Contact your FUJIFILM dealer to request internal cleaning every 2 years AN Using a flash too close to a person s eyes may temporarily affect the eyesight Take particular care when photographing infants and young children oS 0 EC Declaration of Conformity We Name Fuji Photo Film Europe G m b H Address Heesenstrasse 31 40549 Dusseldorf Germany declare that the product Product Name FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA FinePix6900 ZOOM Manufacture s Name Fuji Photo Film Co Ltd Manufacture s Address 26 30 Nishiazabu 2 chome Minato ku Tokyo 106 8620 Japan is in conformity with the following Standards Safety EN60065 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 Mona po Dusseldorf Germany May 1 2001 Place Date Signature Managing Director Bij dit produkt zijn batterijen geleverd Wanneer deze leeg zijn moet u ze niet weggooien maar inleveren als KCA 131 FUJIFILM FUJI PHOTO FILM CO LTD 26 30 Nishiazabu 2 chome Minato ku Tokyo 106 8620 Japan Printed on recycled paper Pr
44. d AE lock If you want to focus on a subject that is not centered in the frame or change the picture composition after the exposure is set you can obtain good results by changing the composition after the AF and AE settings are locked If the camera is not used in any way for 30 seconds this function switches features such as the LCD monitor off Sleep mode to prevent battery depletion and the waste of power when the AC power adapter is connected If the camera is then left unused for a further period the Auto Power Save function switches the camera off This period can be set to 2 minutes or 5 minutes on this camera The Auto Power Off function does not operate in PC mode during automatic playback or if it is disabled during setup 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 A number that denotes exposure 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 ligh
45. d SmartMedia Accessories See P 7 Optional Accessories See P 108 111 These specifications are subject to change without notice FUJIFILM shall not be held liable for damages resulting from errors in this Owner s Manual The LCD monitor on your digital camera is manufactured using advanced high precision technology Even so small bright points and anomalous colors particularly around text may appear on the monitor These are normal display characteristics and do not indicate a fault with the monitor This phenomenon will not appear on the recorded image The operation error may be caused in a digital camera by the strong radio interference i e electric fields static electricity line noise etc Safety Notes To ensure that you use your FinePix6900 ZOOM 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 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 s
46. e DISP button Press the DISP button to display the framing guideline 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 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 allows you to compose a shot that captures the moment while focusing on the subject size and the overall balance of the shot IM N 0049 Important Always use the AF AE lock to compose your picture Failing to use the AF AE lock may result in the image being out of focus VIEWING YOUR IMAGES PLAYBACK b Set the Mode switch to P The setting toggles between the viewfinder EVF and the monitor LCD each time you press the EVF LCD button When you set the Mode switch to A the last image shot is displayed The EVF LCD selection setting is retained when the mode is switched or the camera is switched off J Images That Can be Viewed on the FinePix6900 ZOOM You can use this camera to view excluding some uncompressed data images recorded on an You can use B and lt
47. e subject it to strong impacts Do not immerse the battery in water To ensure that you obtain optimum battery performance observe the following e 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 Specifications NP 80 Nominal voltage DC 3 7V Maximum voltage DC 4 2V Nominal capacity 1300mAh Operating temperature 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Dimensions 19 8 mm x 20 4 mm x 55 5 mm 0 78 in x 0 8 in x 2 19 in W x H x D Mass Weight Approx 40g 1 4 oz These specifications are subject to change without notice 115 Notes on the Power Supply Always use the AC 5VS AC 5VH AC Power Adapter with the FinePix6900 ZOOM Camera The use of an AC power adapter other than the AC 5VS AC 5VH could result in damage to your FinePix6900 ZOOM Digital Camera e This AC power adapter is designed exclusively for indoor use e Plug the connection cord plug securely into the DC input terminal of the FUJIFILM Digital camera e Turn off the power switch of the FUJIFILM Digital camera before disconnecting the connection cord from the FUJIFILM Dig
48. edia gold colored area thoroughly with a soft dry cloth and then reload the SmartMedia If this does not resolve the problem format the card The EVF LCD selection setting is retained D when the mode is switched or the camera is switched off Put your arm through the shoulder strap so that the strap is looped around your shoulder Hold the camera grip with your right hand and use your left hand to support the camera lens securely D Use of the automatic flash is recommended P 52 Moving the camera when you take a picture can result in a blurred image You should use the flash or a tripod to prevent camera shake particularly when you are shooting in dark locations OO GJ amp 4a INF 4 direction y O me button Zoom button You can use the Zoom button or A and Y on the 4 direction button to zoom in and out To zoom in on the subject press the T side of the button To zoom out press the W side When you use the zoom a zoom bar appears on the screen Y Zooming pauses briefly when you switch between the optical zoom and the digital zoom P 60 When you are shooting with the camera held on its side you should use the 4 direction button to operate the zoom The FinePix6900 ZOOM uses a 6x optical zoom with a focal length equivalent to 35 210 mm on a 35 mm camera The focal length when the camera is switched on is equivalent to
49. elected r The light metering modes are effective for the following subjects AVERAGE The advantage of this mode is that the exposure tends not to change for different compositions or subjects This mode is particularly effective for shots of people wearing black or white clothing and shots of scenery e SPOT This mode is useful for subjects with where you want to achieve the correct exposure for a particular feature e MULTI In this mode the camera uses automatic scene recognition to analyze the subject and provide optimum exposure in a wide range of shooting conditions This mode should be used for everyday photography strongly contrasting light and dark areas 69 70 PHOTOGRAPHY MENU D SETTING THE SENSITIVITY PHOTOGRAPHY MENU AUTO BRACKETING wey s0 AUTO MULTI 100 This mode can be selected in the P S A M photography modes 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 100 200 400 E 3 DRE NORMAL OFF This mode can be selected in the P S A M photography modes Use this feature to photograph the same image with different exposure settings Auto bracketing automatically shoots 3 consecutive frames one of which is correctly exposed while the remaining two are underexposed and overexposed respectively by a s
50. et amount The three available settings are 1 3 2 3 and 1 EV See P 112 for more information on EVs Y Flash photography cannot be used Y This feature always takes 3 shots However if there is insufficient space on the SmartMedia for 3 shots no picture will be taken 1M N 0019 Qi Continuous shooting Auto bracketing 4 Blank OFF After selecting AUTO BRACKETING press the button so that the icon appears on the screen The mode switches Blank each time you press the button STORING When you take a picture the resulting shots are displayed correct exposure overexposed underexposed and then automatically saved The focus is determined for the first frame and cannot be changed during shooting The photographed images are displayed even when OFF is selected as the IMAGE DISPLAY setting P 98 It takes about 12 seconds to record the image data NORMAL GiB If you want to select the shots to be recorded see P 98 71 72 PHOTOGRAPHY MENU S SHARPNESS PHOTOGRAPHY MENU MULTI EXP ie OFF NORMAL OFF This mode can be selected in the P lt S A M photography modes Use this setting to soften or emphasize outlines or to adjust the image quality HARD Emphasizes the outlines Best for shots of subjects such as bui
51. f available Do not carry SmartMedia in locations such as a trouser pocket This could subject the SmartMedia to excessive force when you sit down thereby 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 118 E 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 your 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 e Always use the camera to erase image data on a SmartMedia To edit image data copy the image data to the computer s hard disk and then edit the copied data E Specif
52. g 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 113 Notes on the Power Supply Notes on Using the Battery The FinePix6900 ZOOM camera uses a rechargeable lithium ion battery 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 k When shipped the NP 80 is not fully charged Always charge the battery before using it e Always remove the battery cap when using the battery e When you are carrying the battery around load it into the digital camera or attach the cap When storing the battery store it with the cap fitted Qo Battery a Terminal Battery Features e The battery gradually loses its charge even when not used Use a battery that has been charged recently in the last day or two to take pictures e To maximize the battery life switch t
53. ght sides of the cap through fasteners and 14 Attach the lens cap cord to avoid losing the lens cap Attach the shoulder strap to the strap mounts After attaching the shoulder strap check carefully that the strap is firmly secured Attaching the shoulder strap incorrectly could result in the camera being dropped Using the Lens Cap Holder To prevent the lens cap from appearing in the shot when you take pictures attach the lens cap to the lens cap holder 15 LOADING THE BATTERY 1 A Sas Slide the battery cover and lift it open Insert the battery in the direction indicated by the arrow w on the battery Do not use excessive force to open the battery cover Y When replacing the battery always switch the camera off beforehand If you open the battery cover without switching the camera off the camera 16 settings may revert to the factory defaults Hold the battery in and close the battery cover Battery Type __ NP 80 rechargeable battery ap The battery is not fully charged at shipment You must charge the battery before you use it YSee P 114 116 for more information on the battery Nee CHARGING THE BATTERY Check that the camera is switched off Open the terminal cover and plug the AC power adapter connector int
54. graphy modes except amp 2 Use manual focus for subjects that are not suitable for Auto Focus or where you want the focus fixed for a shot Slide the focus mode selector switch to MF The MF icon appears on the screen Mastering Manual Focusing Use a tripod to prevent the image becoming 58 unfocused when the camera moves Turn the focusing ring to focus on the subject in the AF frame A focusing indicator mark appears on the screen Adjust the focus until appears HFocusing Indicator Marks The focusing mark appears when you move the focus a set amount close to the focused position Use the mark as a guide to focusing The shot is focused gt The camera is focused too close Turn the focusing ring to the right 4 The camera is focused too far away Turn the focusing ring to the left One touch AF Function Use this function to focus your shot quickly When you press the 4 4 amp 2 button the camera uses the autofocus function to focus on the subject Y The focus indicator is not displayed in one touch AF mode Focus Check Function O D EVF LCD Lo Use this function when it is difficult to see whether the image is focused When you press the I Q Focus Check button the central portion of the image is shown enlarged and you can focus using
55. half way locks the focus and exposure settings AF and AE lock If you want to focus on a subject that is not centered in the frame or change the picture composition after the exposure is set you can obtain good results by changing the composition after the AF and AE settings are locked When you cannot focus and AF AE lock does not give the correct exposure Position the AF frame over your main subject and apply the AE lock P 56 Move the AF frame to another subject at roughly the same distance and press the shutter button halfway Holding the shutter button down halfway recompose your original shot and take the picture Press and hold the shutter button down halfway AF AE lock The AF frame on the screen becomes smaller and the camera determines the shutter speed and aperture setting With the shutter button still held down halfway AF AE lock move the camera back to the original image and press the shutter button down fully 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 32 FRAMING GUIDELINE FUNCTION Scene Text displayed Framing Guideline displayed No text displayed This function can be selected in the Gi SP P S A and M photography modes The screen display changes each time you press th
56. he MENU OK button Before specifying FRAME SET always specify whether the date is set FRAME gt O gt SET 04 FAAEA Use lt or P to display the frame to be specified Use A or Y to specify the number of prints The 6 icon and the number of prints is displayed for the frames for which settings have been confirmed If the date has been set the icon is also displayed D Using lt or gt to move forwards or backwards a frame me automatically confirms the setting To continue using FRAME SET repeat steps and DISP mo MENU OK EA 236 1000005 0005 TOTAL 00003 SHEETS lt To Apply the Settings gt When you have finished specifying the DPOF settings always press the MENU OkK button to confirm the settings The total number of prints appears on the monitor and the menu screen reappears You can specify up to 99 prints for each frame Also the maximum number of frames that can be specified for printing on the same SmartMedia is 999 TOTAL shows the total number of prints specified 100 0005 FRAME SET TOTAL 00000 SHEETS lt To Cancel the Settings gt Pressing the BACK only cancels the setting for the currently selected frame You cannot cancel settings for frames other than the currently selected frame 4 91 92 pL
57. he 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 battery You can also increase the amount of power produced 114 by putting the battery 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 battery directly against the pad The camera may not operate if you use a depleted battery in cold conditions Charging the Battery The battery can be charged using the AC 5VS AC 5VH provided as an accessory or sold separately AC Power Adapter supplied with the FinePix6900 ZOOM The battery takes approximately 5 hours to charge If you use the BC 80 Battery Charger sold separately the battery can be charged in approximately 70 minutes This rechargeable battery does not need to be fully discharged or exhausted flat before being charged The battery may feel warm after it has been charged or immediately after being used This is perfectly normal The battery can be charged at temperatures between 0 C and 40 C 32 F and 104 F but should be charged between 10 C and 30 C 50 F and 86 F to obtain maximum battery performance e Do not recharge a fully charged battery E Battery Life At normal temperatures this battery can be used at least 300 times If the ti
58. ia o There is a strong likelihood of camera shake because the shutter speed is slow Use flash photography However a tripod should be used for some scenes and modes PROTECTED FRAME A protected frame was erased Remove the protection t AF The AF auto focus cannot work effectively If the image is too dark take the picture at a distance of around 2 m 6 6 ft from the subject Use AF lock to take the picture Aperture Shutter speed display Lit red Outside the AE continuous range The shot can be taken but the exposure will not be correct DPOF SPECIFIED ERASE OK DPOF SPECIFIED ERASE ALL OK There is a print order specified for image you attempted to erase When you erase the image the DPOF settings for that image are deleted at the same time ZOOM ERROR Y FOCUS ERROR Camera malfunction or fault e Switch the camera on again taking care not to touch the lens e Turn the camera off and on again a few times If this does not resolve the problem contact an authorized FUJIFILM service center 121 122 Troubleshooting gt If you think the camera is faulty check the following once more Problem Cause Remedy No power e The battery is exhausted e The AC power adapter plug has come out of the power outlet e Load a new fully charged battery
59. ications Type Image memory card for digital cameras SmartMedia Operating voltage 3 3V Operating conditions Temperature 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Humidity 80 or less condensation free 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 Warning Displayed Explanation Remedy q_ Litrea The camera battery is low on charge Replace or recharge the battery YNO CARD No SmartMedia is loaded or it is loaded incorrectly Load the SmartMedia 3 3V in the correct direction CARD NOT INITIALIZED e The SmartMedia is not formatted e The SmartMedia terminals are soiled Format the SmartMedia Wipe the contact area on the SmartMedia with a soft dry cloth Y CARD ERROR The SmartMedia terminals are soiled e The SmartMedia is damaged The SmartMedia format is incorrect 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 CARD FULL The SmartMedia is fully recorded Erase some images or use a SmartMedia that has ample free space Y PROTECTED CARD The SmartMedia is write protected Use a SmartMedia that is not write protected Y READ ERROR An
60. ing conditions P 57 Program Shift IM N 0049 Shutter speed Aperture This function allows you to select different shutter speed and aperture setting combinations without changing the exposure setting In Program Shift mode the shutter speed and aperture settings are displayed in yellow Program Shift is cancelled when you switch modes or switch the camera off 45 PHOTOGRAPHY MODE i MANUAL Y y o o QE y y Shutter Speed Setting Aperture Setting POWE Exposure indicator Turn the Mode dial to select the settings 30 F8 0 Manual IM N 0049 IM N 0049 a M Use the exposure indicator on the monitor as a This mode allows you to set any shutter speed guide to setting the exposure or aperture setting Moving the indicator towards plus gives an Shutter speed setting 1 steps 1 3 EV overexposed image plus displayed in yellow 3 ISO 100 3 sec to 1 1000 sec Aperture while moving the indicator towards minus minus ISO 200 3 sec to 1 1000 sec displayed in yellow gives an underexposed ISO 400 1 6 sec to 1 1000 sec image e Aperture setting F2 8 to F11 in 1 3 EV steps Turn the Command dial to set the shutter speed Set the aperture by holding down the i exposure compensation button and turning the Command dial See P 65 76 for information on the Photography menu 46 See P 112 for more information on EVs
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62. is taken and the white balance is set The white balance setting does not affect the image shown on the screen press the MENU OK button without or use the white balance set previously 68 Pressing the y lt button OVER UNDER If LOVER or LUNDER is displayed the white balance was not measured at the correct exposure Reset the white balance Y After you take the picture you should check the Color White Balance setting for the image Set IMAGE DISPLAY in the SET UP menu to PREVIEW P 98 e Set the Mode switch to M P 33 Example You can deliberately change the white balance for a photographed image by using colored paper instead of white paper PHOTOGRAPHY MENU PHOTOMETRY WB o1 AUTO MULTI 100 This mode can be selected in the P S A M photography modes Use this mode for scenes where the brightness of the subject and background differ markedly so that the Multi setting is unlikely to achieve the desired result AVERAGE Light metering where an average value for the entire image is used eSPOT Light metering where the exposure is optimized for the center of the image e MULTI Light metering where the camera automatically assesses the scene and selects the optimum exposure The camera is fixed in Multi mode when MIO SP or 8 is s
63. ital camera s DC input terminal To disconnect take hold of the plug and pull it out do not disconnect it by pulling on the cord e Do not use this AC power adapter with any device except the specified device e During use this AC power adapter will become hot to touch but this is normal e Do not disassemble the AC power adapter Doing so could be dangerous eDo not use this device in a place with high temperature and high humidity Do not drop or subject this device to strong shocks e This device may emit a humming noise but this is normal lf used near a radio this device may cause static so 116 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 5VH from the power socket for a few moments and then plug it in again This will restore DC output Specifications AC 5VS AC 5VH 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 47mm 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
64. l camera customization software Refer to the Software Quick Start Guide booklet for details You must also have the hardware and software required for connecting to the Internet to register as an online user or download software The following functions in the enclosed 6 software are not available on this camera e Videoconferencing using PictureHello eLive image capture using Videolmpression Ca we bee J 103 CONNECTING TO A PERSONAL COMPUTER DIGITAL Load a SmartMedia containing photographed images Set the Mode dial to 1 Install the software by referring to the Software Quick Start Guide booklet for the 104 installation procedure Plug one end of the special USB cable supplied into the digital USB socket on the camera and then plug the other end into your computer YThe AC power adapter should be used for this operation P 18 ww L f S Dimo O aE VF LCD Green When you switch the camera on your computer recognizes the camera as a removable disk and the indicator lamp on the camera lights green The Auto Power Save function does not operate when the camera is connected to a computer If Windows driver installation has started refer to the Software Quick Start Guide booklet The indicator lamp glows orange when the camera is communicating with the computer Do not
65. ldings or text where you want sharp images e NORMAL Best for ordinary photography Provides edge sharpness that is ideal for ordinary shots Softens the outlines Best for shots of subjects such as people where a softer image is desirable e SOFT Cs a D D e COFF ON NORMAL OFF This mode can be selected in the P S A lt M photography modes Multi exposure provides a way of overlaying photographed images on top of each other to give a final image that cannot be obtained through normal photography if the photographed image is overexposed use negative compensation in the Brightness exposure compensation setting to correct the exposure P 57 Only the optical zoom can be used for multi exposure shots The digital zoom P 60 does not function This mode is automatically cancelled when you switch the camera off Continuous shooting P 61 and Auto bracketing P 70 are disabled when Multi Exp K is selected J PREVIEW MULTI EXP A preview screen appears when you take a picture Press gt to move to the next image frame Y Changing the photography mode exits multi exposure mode without recording the images You cannot change the photography menu settings or the FILE SIZE QUALITY setting L during shooting MULTI EXP PN ela We BACK 5 6 When you take the next multi exposure shot the images are overlaid a
66. malfunction The Mode switch and Mode dial has been moved to another setting e The battery is exhausted e Remove the battery re insert and try again e Set the Mode switch and Mode dial to the correct setting Load a new fully charged battery There is no picture on the TV The camera and TV are connected incorrectly e The TV input is set to TV Connect the TV and camera correctly e Set the TV input to Video Specifications Model Digital camera FinePix6900 ZOOM CCD sensor 1 1 7 inch Super CCD with primary color filter The total number of pixels 3 3 million in an interwoven pattern The number of effective pixels 3 015 million Image file Size 2832 x 2128 pixels 2048 x 1536 pixels 1280 x 960 pixels 640 x 480 pixels File format Still image JPEG DCF compliant or TIFF RGB DPOF compatible Movie AVI format Motion JPEG Storage media SmartMedia 3 3V Viewfinder 0 55 inch 110 000 pixel electronic viewfinder Lens Super EBC Fujinon optical 6x zoom lens Aperture F2 8 to F11 13 levels in 1 3 EV steps Focus distance Normal f 7 8 mm 46 8 mm equivalent to 35 mm 210 mm on a 35 mm camera Macro f 7 8 mm 17 8 mm equivalent to 35 mm 80 mm on a 35 mm camera Exposure control 64 zones TTL metering Program AE M SP P S A Manual Sensitivity Equivalent to ISO 100 200 400 White balance GG SP Fully automatic P S
67. me for which the battery provides power shortens markedly this indicates that the battery has reached the end of its effective life and should be replaced Notes on storage Lithium ion batteries are both compact and capable of storing large quantities of power However if they are stored for long periods while charged the performance of the battery can be impaired e f the battery will not be used for some time run the battery flat before storing it e f the battery is kept in storage for a long period charge the battery and then run it flat again at least once a year e Always remove the battery from the digital camera or battery charger when it is not being used Left installed minute amounts of current flow even when unused and the battery may become excessively drained and no longer function e Attach the cap and 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 Handling the Battery To avoid injury or damage observe the following e Do not allow the metal portions of the battery to touch other metal objects e Do not bring the battery close to a flame or throw it into a fire e Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the battery To avoid damaging the battery or shortening its life observe the following e Do not drop the battery or otherwis
68. model PAL Europe model Self Timer 2 sec 10 sec timer clock Input Output Terminals Video Output Stereo mini jack 1 Digital USB terminal For file transfer with a personal computer DC Input Socket for specified AC power adapter Accessory shoe Hot shoe Power Supply and Others Power supply Use one of the following e Rechargeable Battery NP 80 or AC Power Adapter AC 5VS AC 5VH Number of available shots using the battery when fully charged Battery Type No of Shots Auto Play NP 80 Using LCD monitor Approx 100 Approx 1h Using LCD viewfinder Approx 120 Approx 1h 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 However 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 or available shooting time 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 110 mm x 78 5 mm x 93 5 mm 4 3 in x 3 1 in x 3 7 in not including accessories and attachments Camera mass weight Approx 410g 14 50z not including accessories batteries or SmartMedia Weight for photography Approx 450g 18 90z including batteries an
69. nd displayed in the preview screen eTo overlay more images Press P To record the current image Press MENU Ok To return to the previous image Press lt To stop without recording any images Press the BACK button A preview image is always shown regardless of the IMAGE DISPLAY setting However note that the Preview Zoom function cannot be used P 98 There is no limit on the number of multiple exposures 73 PHOTOGRAPHY MENU USING AN EXTERNAL FLASH EXTERNAL FLASH _ e OFF NORMAL OFF This mode can be selected in the P lt S A M photography modes Set this setting to ON when you are using an external flash Synchronization speed Up to 1 1000 sec Set the white balance P 66 to AUTO or Custom White Balance P 76 Compatible Flash Units Flash units that can be used with this camera must meet the following 3 conditions e The aperture can be set e External flash synchronization can be used e The sensitivity can be set 74 Mourt the external flash on the camera s hot shoe Y Built in and external flash units cannot be used at the same time MODE SELECT gt GS Select P S A P 44 or M mP 46 However the use of A or M mode is recommended Y Flash photog
70. nly Defaut J Addition The figure shows the Macintosh screen display Cancel oo J Load a SmartMedia that has available space and connect as a CARD READER DSC P 104 Use the downloaded FinePix6900Customizer software to specify the functions to be added Click the OK button to write the data to the SmartMedia Do not switch the SmartMedia during the customization procedure CUSTOMI EXECUTE PLAYBACK WIPING m E i ENT COPYRIGHT bee REVI EW GLY EXECUTE ALLS NO TBACK unplug the special USB cable P 106 When you switch the camera on the customized screen appears Press B to check the details Press the MENU Ok button to proceed 6 If you selected NO the customized screen appears the next time you switch the camera on 107 System Expansion Options gt By using the FinePix6900 ZOOM together with other optional FUJIFILM products your system can be expanded to fill a wide range of uses TV monitor FinePix6900 ZOOM commercially available Digital Camera SmartMedia Video output USB Floppy disk dri Floppy Disk Adapter FlashPath Floppy diekidrive J PC card slot SS PC Card Adapter USB ch A Image Memory Card Reader IEEE 1394 Personal Computer commercially available Digital Photo ist USB Image Memory Card Reader 108 Overview of the Conversion Lens Adapter Ring
71. o look at the camera Get as close as possible to the subjects 4 Forced Flash s Slow Synchro Use this flash 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 This is a flash mode that uses a slow shutter speed This allows you to take pictures of people at night that clearly show both your subjects and the nighttime backdrop amp Red Eye Reduction Slow Synchro Use this mode for slow synchro shots with red eye reduction The image may be overexposed when you shoot bright scenes Because a slow shutter speed is used a tripod should be used to prevent camera shake To take a picture of a main subject at night with the background brightly lit please use the SP mode Night Scene settings P 43 54 FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY 4 Suppressed Flash Pressing the flash down switches the camera to Suppressed Flash mode 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 Auto White Balance function P 112 ope
72. o the DC IN 5V socket Then plug the AC power adapter into a power outlet Y Problems arising from the use of products other than genuine FUJIFILM products are not covered by your warranty See P 116 117 for additional notes on the AC power adapter The indicator lamp lights orange and battery charging begins When charging is completed the indicator lamp goes off YA fully discharged battery takes about 5 hours to recharge An almost fully charged battery will not charge This is normal and does not indicate a fault Dif you switch the camera on while the battery is charging the charging will stop Y By using the optional Battery Charger BC 80 you can reduce the charging time to approximately 70 minutes P 110 17 18 USING THE AC POWER ADAPTER Connecting the AC 5V AC Power Adapter to your camera allows you to take pictures or play back images using a TV connection etc without worrying about the battery running out You can also use the AC power adapter to recharge the camera s battery making it very convenient for travelling etc Compatible AC power adapters Model AC 5VS AC 5VH provided as an accessory or sold separately Q i DC IN 5V Socket Check that the camera is switched off Open the terminal cover and plug the AC power adapter connector into the DC IN 5V socket Then plug the AC power adapter into a power outlet Y Problems arising through the u
73. ode When you pop the flash up the image shown on the screen may disappear and the screen may go dark This is because the flash is charging In this event the indicator lamp flashes orange 250 F5 6 Press the amp button to select the flash setting The flash setting changes each time you press the button The available flash settings are limited depending on the photography mode P 41 See P 74 for information on using external flash units FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY AZ Auto Flash Mode Red Eye Reduction Use this mode for ordinary photography The flash fires automatically as required by the shooting conditions Red Eye Effect 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 D The red eye reduction flash in EU or SP mode fires automatically when required by the 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 effective Get the subjects t
74. open the SmartMedia slot cover or use any of the other camera controls while the camera is communicating with the computer See P 106 for the procedure for disconnecting the camera from your computer Files can be transferred in either direction between the camera and the computer You can also customize the camera P 107 105 106 DISCONNECTING THE CAMERA FROM YOUR COMPUTER Always take the following steps before disconnecting the camera from your computer Check that the indicator lamp is green the camera is not exchanging data with the computer Select the correct procedure below for the operating system used on your computer Then proceed to step on the right side of this page Windows 98 Check that the indicator lamp is green e Windows Me 2000 Professional Exit FinePixViewer Then click the Eject icon in the taskbar and eject the media Check that the REMOVE OK message is displayed e Macintosh Quit FinePixViewer Drag the Removable Drive icon to the Trash and check that REMOVE OK is displayed on the camera s screen Switch the camera off Disconnect the special USB cable from the camera Do not remove the SmartMedia or disconnect the USB cable without following the removal disconnection procedure described above CAMERA CUSTOMIZING 1 TinePix6a00 Setting E Copyright EZ Wipe for Automatic Playback O
75. 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 LCD 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 e If liquid crystal comes in contact with your skin Wipe the area with a cloth and then wash thoroughly with running water and soap e If liquid crystal gets into your eye Flush the affected eye with clean water for at least 15 minutes and then seek medical assistance e If liquid crystal is swallowed Flush your mouth thoroughly with water Drink large quantities of water and induce vomiting Then seek 6 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 in that place E Handling Your Digital Camera 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 E Trademark Information IBM PC AT is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corp of the U S A iMac and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc Windows is a registered
76. over is opened or the SmartMedia removed or when the camera is switched off during data recording during data erasing SmartMedia formatting or during frame advance when images are being played back Back up important data onto another medium MO disk floppy disk hard disk etc E Notes on Handling SmartMedia When inserting the card into the camera hold the SmartMedia straight as you push it in 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 FinePix6900 ZOOM 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 environments likely to be affected by strong static electricity or electrical noise 117 Notes on the SmartMedia 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 i
77. rames are automatically advanced and played back If you press the DISP button once during playback the playback frame number is displayed on the monitor To interrupt PLAYBACK press the BACK button 83 PLavBack MENU 2 SETTING AND REMOVING SINGLE FRAME PROTECTION T T 100 0005 100 0005 100 0005 On FRAME SET RESET FRAME SET ARESET PROTECT OK UNPROTECT OK ok No EW Press the MENU OK button to display the Use or P to select G3PROTECT Use lt or gt to select the image to be When you press the MENU Ok button the 4 menu on the monitor Press A or Y to select FRAME SET RESET protected image is protected and the icon appears Press MENU Ok on the screen To remove the protection press the MENU Ok button again Multi frame playback is an easy way to select images to be protected P 37 Protection Dit do not tt tect th a D If you do not want to protect any images press the Revere ih eiteco gee a neue BACK button to return to the menu To exit the 84 y 2 menu screen press the BACK button again To protect another image repeat steps 8 if 85 PLAYBACK MENU 3 SETTING AND REMOVING PROTECTION FOR ALL FRAMES 1 MENU OK DO AA
78. raphy cannot be used when continuous shooting P 61 or auto bracketing P 70 is selected When you are using an external flash always specify a fixed aperture setting External Flash Settings For external flash refer to the user s manual for the flash and specify the settings as described below 3 eMatch the settings to the camera aperture setting In P or S mode match the settings to the aperture measured by the camera e Match the sensitivity setting P 70 to the setting on the camera Select External Flash mode TTL mode cannot be used 75 PHOTOGRAPHY MENU USING AN EXTERNAL FLASH When the White Balance is Incorrect Hold a sheet of white paper so that it fills the entire screen Then press the 4 amp button to fire the flash and set the white balance Match the white balance to the external flash settings In 0B in the Photography menu P 66 select Q1 Q2 Custom White Balance Press the MENU Ok button Y After you take the picture you should check the Color White Balance setting for the image eIn SET UP set IMAGE DISPLAY P 98 to POSTVIEW 76 Set the Mode switch to H P 33 Advanced Features Playback ADVANCED PLAYBACK The Advanced Features Playback section introduces a range of playback functions that you can access by setting the Mode switch to P
79. rates so that natural colors are captured along with the ambience of the available light Y If you are shooting in Suppressed Flash mode in dark conditions use a tripod to prevent camera shake See P 28 121 for information on the camera shake warning Close the flash to switch to Suppressed Flash mode In the modes listed below the flash pops up but the icon appears on the monitor and the flash cannot be used Modes in which flash cannot be used aA Landscape P 43 Oy Continuous shooting P 61 3 Auto bracketing P 70 W MACRO CLOSE UP PHOTOGRAPHY This mode can be selected in the GU W P S A and M photography modes Selecting Macro mode allows you to take close up shots e Effective Photography Range Approx 10 cm 80 cm The focal length is equivalent to that of a 35 mm 80 mm optical zoom on a 35 mm camera The digital zoom can also be used P 60 Select the appropriate Flash mode for the conditions P 51 Note that the effective flash range is approx 30 cm 80 cm Y If the flash is too bright adjust the flash brightness P 66 When shooting in dark conditions use a tripod to prevent camera shake When you press the W button the icon appears on the screen and the camera is in Macro mode Press the W button again to cancel Macro mode Macro photography is automatically cancelled in the following situa
80. ress a confirmation screen appears To proceed press the MENU Ok button again See the next page for information on procedures 95 SET USING THE SET UP SCREEN SET SETTING THE FILE SIZE AND QUALITY COMPRESSION RATIO You can choose any combination of 4 file sizes ma and 4 image quality settings Use the table below i h ings for r shots as a guide to the best settings for your shots BE PERRA File size HI FINE NORMAL BASIC T GD 2832 x 2128 o 1 o e a Zs END 2048 x 1536 2 FILE SIZE QUALITY GDB 1280 x 960 GEA gt s E 1 O IE 640 x 480 4 OFF Press A or Y to select a setting 640 x 480 6M 2MIN Use lt or gt to change the settings For printing the whole image at A4 size or SERCH printing a part of the image at A5 or A6 size D BANKo RAE WE SENEN For printing the whole image at A5 size or m v printing a part of the image at A6 size For printing at A6 size SETS 0O CANCEL EIN For use via the Internet as an e mail Pon us 3 Set the Mode switch to ia attachment etc Use A or Y to change the file size setting Set the Mode dial to SET to display the and lt or gt to change the quality setting SET UP screen Quality compression ratio Press the MENU OkK button to
81. roughly 50 mm 25 26 TAKING PICTURES AUTO MODE IM N 0049 Frame the shot so that the subject fills the entire AF Auto Focus frame Y If the subject is not in the AF frame use AE AF lock to take the picture P 30 When you press the shutter button down halfway the camera emits a short double beep and focuses on your subject At that point the AF frame on the screen 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 screen the camera cannot focus D When you press the shutter button down halfway the image on the screen freezes temporarily However this image is not the recorded image Y If tar is displayed on the screen e g the shot is too dark for the camera to focus try standing about 2 m from your subject to take the picture 1M N 0049 Z If you press the shutter button down halfway and then press the shutter button down fully without releasing it the camera beeps once and takes the picture The icon then appears on the screen and the shot is recorded as an image file When the icon appears on the screen image recording is in progress Do not remove the SmartMedia while the icon is displayed You cannot take the next shot when the number of available shots is displayed in red Taking Pictures If the camera cannot foc
82. run 10 SEC OFF 2 second Photography n You can also use the AF AE lock P 30 r ing th Te feature IS See When pressing tig Y Take care not to stand in front of the lens when you een button causes ra shake even press the shutter button as this can prevent the 62 wit the camera on a tripod correct focus or brightness exposure being obtained The self timer lamp lights and then starts flashing until the picture is taken To stop the self timer once it has started running press the BACK button Self timer Lamp Display 2 Flashing for 2 seconds Lit for 5 seconds Flashing for 5 seconds SELF TIMER j 00000000000 A countdown is displayed on the screen indicating the time remaining until the picture is taken Self timer mode is automatically cancelled after ion each shot 63 PHOTOGRAPHY INFORMATION pHoToGRAPHY MENU PHOTOGRAPHY MENU OPERATION poeu mw re Flash brightness P 1M N 0049 adjustment 1 S JF g w y White balance Photometry le LOL MENU OK Sensitivity A D Auto bracketing i A Av To MutT 00 7 Press the MENU OkK button to display the To move to another menu page press lt or P If you cannot recall the idi AA inat menu button for the arrows in the menu 4m or m gt
83. se of products other than genuine FUJIFILM products are not covered by your warranty See P 116 for additional notes on the AC power adapter LOADING THE SmartMedia SmartMedia HOnly use 3 3V SmartMedia MG 4S 4MB MG 16SW 16MB ID MG 8S 8MB MG 32SW 32MB ID MG 16S 16MB MG 64SW 64MB ID MG 32S 32MB MG 128SW 128MB ID MG 64S 64MB images cannot be recorded or erased if a write protect sticker is affixed to the SmartMedia Y Operation of this camera is only guaranteed when it is used with FUJIFILM SmartMedia D Some 3 3V SmartMedia are labelled as 3V or ID cards See P 117 118 for more information on SmartMedia Check that the camera is switched off and open the slot cover Push the SmartMedia firmly into the SmartMedia slot as far as it will go Close the slot cover Dif you open the slot cover while the camera is switched on the camera is automatically switched off to protect the SmartMedia 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 REMOVING THE SmartMedia Check that the indicator lamp is green and switch the camera off P 21 Open the slot cover Never open the SmartMedia slot cover while the camera is switched on This could destroy 20 L itself the image data or damage the Smar
84. stment is Particularly Effective Exposure indicator moved towards plus eCopying of printed text black characters on white paper 4 steps 1 3 EV eBacklit portraits 2 to 4 steps 0 7 to 1 3 EV eVery bright scenes such as snowfields and highly reflective subjects 3 steps 1 EV eShots made up predominantly of sky 3 steps 1 EV Exposure indicator moved towards minus eSpotlit subjects particularly against dark backgrounds 2 steps 0 7 EV eCopying of printed text white characters on black paper 2 steps 0 7 EV eScenes with low reflectivity such as shots of pine trees or dark foliage 2 steps 0 7 EV See P 112 for more information on EVs 1M N 0049 500 F6 3 BA iriti brrini To select the Exposure Compensation setting hold down the 4 button and turn the Command dial The symbol indicating the compensation direction or turns yellow The 4 symbol also turns yellow while exposure compensation is being set and then turns blue after setting is completed Compensation range 2 to 2 EV in 1 3 EV steps This setting is retained when the mode is switched or the camera is switched off The 4 icon is displayed Set the exposure compensation to 0 unless compensation is required 57 SETTING THE MANUAL FOCUS Manual focus can be used in all photo
85. t is halved the EV decreases by 1 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 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 A generic term for cards that meet the PC Card Standard A standard for PC cards determined by the PCMCIA Personal Computer Memory Card International Association US 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 Notes on Using Your Camera Correctly P Be sure to read this information in conjunction with before you use this product Safety Notes P 127 to ensure that you use your camera correctly H Places to Avoid Do not store or use the camera in the following types of locations Very humid dirty or dusty places In direct sunlight or in places subject to extreme temperature rises su
86. tMedia Grasp the SmartMedia with your fingertips and pull it out To protect the SmartMedia always store it in the special anti static case r Printing Images and Downloading Images to a Personal Computer See P 88 108 for information on printing images See P 103 106 for information on downloading images to a personal computer J SWITCHING ON AND OFF 3x See P 95 96 for information on selecting the language 2 Blank 1a Lit white 4c Litred gd Flashing red DATE TIME NOT SET SET M OEXBACK Press the Power button to switch the camera on and off When you switch the camera on the indicator lamp turns green If the date has been cleared a confirmation message appears SET gt 09 Switches to the DATE TIME setting screen P 23 NO gt GE Switches to photography or playback mode If you do not set the date and time this confirmation screen will appear each time you switch the camera on D If you switch the camera on when the Mode switch is set to G the lens extends Take care not to press on the lens Check the battery level warning when you switch the camera on Battery has ample charge No indicator displayed The battery is approximately half charged Battery charge low Replace or recharge the battery as it will run out shortly The battery is exhausted The display will shortly go blank and the
87. taken under a special light source In such situations select the correct white balance for the light source See P 112 for more information on the white balance AUTO Automatic adjustment Shooting to show the ambience of the light source Custom white balance Custom white balance Shooting outdoors in fine weather Shooting in shade Shooting under Daylight fluorescent y e 0 0 N aly w lamps Shooting under Warm White fluorescent lamps Shooting under Cool White fluorescent lamps Shooting in incandescent light The white balance setting unless it is a Custom White Balance setting is ignored when you use the flash To achieve the desired effect in your shot press the flash back down to suppress flash operation P 54 Custom White Balance Use this function when you want to match the white balance accurately for a particular light source You can also use this function to achieve special effects Custom White Balance Setting wB AUTO MULTI 100 ope Select custom white balance G1 or G2 Press the MENU OK button 67 PHOTOGRAPHY MENU ME SETTING THE WHITE BALANCE QICUSTOM WB Using the light source for which you want to set the white balance hold a sheet of white paper so that it fills the entire screen When you press the b lt 2 button a measurement
88. tate can cause a fire or electric shock Contact your FUJIFILM dealer Z Unplug from power socket 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 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 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 Do not place the camera on an unstable surface This can cause the camera to fall or tip over and cause injury 127 Safety Notes Z N WARNING Z N WARNING Z N WARNING N CAUTION 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 c
89. ter Scene Position P 109 SP P Program S Shutter priority Select a faster shutter speed up to 1 1000 sec P 44 A M Aperture priority Select a higher aperture setting up to F11 P 44 1 Select a faster shutter speed up to 1 1000 sec or a higher aperture setting up to F11 P 46 Use the flash Manual Underexposure Auto SP ou Position P Program S Shutter priority Select a slower shutter speed up to 3 sec P 44 2 3 A Aperture priority Select a lower aperture setting down to F2 8 P 44 2 3 M Manual Select a slower shutter speed up to 3 sec or a lower aperture setting down to F2 8 P 46 1 If you change the settings and the image is still overexposed use the optional Adapter Ring and ND Light Adjustment Filter P 109 x2 If the image is underexposed even after you change the shutter speed use the flash P 51 3 If you do not use a flash the shutter speed will be slow and a tripod should be used 13 LETEA ATTACHING THE LENS CAP AND SHOULDER STRAP 2 Fastener Fastener Lens cap holder N Pull the lens cap cord through the strap Remove fasteners and from only one side mount of the shoulder strap Then pass the shoulder Fit and remove the lens cap by squeezing the strap through the lens cap holder and then back left and ri
90. the enlarged image Pressing the IQ button again returns you to the normal view When the file size is EN and you are using the digital zoom telephoto zoom settings the enlarged display does not appear 60 DIGITAL ZOOM Digital zoom Optical zoom Zoom bar Ww W Ww display 3M VGA You can use the digital zoom function for all Resolution File Size settings other than EW eTo use the digital zoom Use the optical zoom to zoom in fully telephoto and then press the T button again eTo revert to optical zoom Use the digital zoom to zoom out fully wide angle and then press the W button again You cannot use the digital zoom for resolutions of When you switch to digital zoom the video image on the monitor no longer changes smoothly YThe optical zoom is equivalent to approximately 35 mm 210 mm on a 35 mm camera See P 97 for information on changing the file size setting A zoom bar appears on the screen If the image goes out of focus during zooming press the shutter button down halfway to make it easier to check the shot e Digital zoom focal lengths EB Equivalent to approx 210 mm 294 mm 1 4x Equivalent to approx 210 mm 462 mm 2 2x QE Equivalent to approx 210 mm 924 mm 4 4x Movie Equivalent to approx 35 mm 70 mm 2x C CONTINUOUS SHOOTING Con
91. tinuous shooting can be specified in all photography modes except 2 Selecting continuous shooting allows you to shoot up to 5 frames continuously at intervals as short as 0 2 seconds When you press the My button the Cy icon is displayed and continuous shooting is selected Press the ty button again to cancel continuous shooting Y You cannot use the flash in this mode The continuous photography speed is the same regardless of the quality and file size settings STORING TT Er When you take a series of shots the resulting shots are displayed shown in order from left to right and automatically saved The focus and exposure are determined for the first frame and cannot be changed during shooting The results of the shot are displayed even when the photographed image display is set to OFF P 98 The time required to record a file is approximately 21 seconds in 43NORMAL mode for 5 frame continuous shooting If you want to select the shots to be recorded see P 98 61 SELF TIMER PHOTOGRAPHY 2 SEC 10 SEC a lt A IN Manual focus can be used in all photography Position the AF frame over the subject and modes except pS press the shutter button The camera focuses on Each time you press the button the setting the subject in the frame and self timer starts to moves one step in the sequence 2 SEC
92. tions e When the photography mode is switched to SP excluding GW 2 SET e When you switch to Playback mode When the camera is switched off 55 AE L USING AE LOCK This mode can be selected in the EUG SP P S and A photography modes Use this function when you want to take pictures with the exposure fixed for a particular subject Frame the shot so that the subject occupies most of the center of the screen and then press the AE L button The fm icon appears on the screen and the exposure is locked while you hold down the AE L 56 button With the AE L button held down press the shutter button down halfway to focus the shot and then compose the shot again D Once you press the shutter button down halfway the exposure remains locked even if you release the AE L button When the AE lock is applied pressing the shutter button down halfway only sets the focus V4 EXPOSURE COMPENSATION This mode can be selected in the P S and A photography modes Use this function for shots where you cannot obtain the optimum brightness exposure such as shots with extremely high contrast between the subject and the background Exposure compensation is disabled in the following situations When Forced Flash or Red eye Reduction mode is used and the scene photographed is dark r Subjects for Which Exposure Adju
93. tography Accessible menu Factory photography Photography AE lock Compensation MF _ Shooting Photography mode SENIE default P51 P 55 P 5 p 5z P 58 P61 P 62 Auto P 42 HA D oO O x O O O e stow SP Scene Position P 42 Landscape P 43 ARPER ae oer a O x O O O Sports EP ed Night Scene HP AS J Black and White At o P 43 amp sth P Programed Auto Flash P 66 0 t P44 OB White barance wP 66 AUTO amp O O O O O S Shutter priority amp Photometry P 69 MULTI Auto m44 y Sensitivity P 70 100 4 O O O O O O aorin Auto bracketing P 70 OFF A Aperture priority Sharpness P 72 NORMAL 4 O O O O O Auto P 44 slow SLOW Multi exp P 72 OFF M Manual P 46 External Flash P 74 OFF 4 O x x O O O gt 28 Movie P 48 x x x x x x x The flash cannot be used when ly Continuous Shooting or 3 Auto Bracketing is selected 41 42 PHOTOGRAPHY MODE AUTO SP SCENE POSITION Turn the Mode dial to select the setting Auto This is the simplest mode for taking pictures and can be used in a wide range of situations SP Scene Position This mode provides photography settings tailored to particular types of shot D In M or SP mode the sensitivity is set to ISO 100 250 F5 6 In SP Scene Position
94. ult in image vignetting The built in flash cannot be used with the teleconversion lens gt CTs A i 59 Mount the Adapter Ring Conversion Lens and commercial filters by screwing them on in the direction of the arrow 109 110 Accessories Guide gt The optional accessories sold separately can make taking pictures with the FinePix6900 ZOOM even easier For information on how to attach and use the accessories refer to the instructions provided with the accessory used SmartMedia These are separately available SmartMedia cards Use the following SmartMedia e MG 4S 4MB 3 3V e MG 8S 8MB 3 3V e MG 16S SW 16MB 3 3V e MG 32S SW 32MB 3 3V MG 64S SW 64MB 3 3V eMG 128SW 128MB 3 3V Some 3 3V SmartMedia are labelled as 3V or ID cards 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 loading the SmartMedia into the floppy disk adapter and then inserting the adapter into your floppy disk drive Compatible OS Compatible SmartMedia Windows 95 98 98SE Me NT4 0 MacOS 7 6 1 to 9 1 FD A2 5V 3 3V 2MB to 128MB BC 80 Battery Charger Use the BC 80 to quickly charge the rechargeable battery Battery charging takes roughly 70 minutes charging an NP 80 SM R2 Image Memory Card Reader The SM R2 allows images to
95. us the AF frame does not change and the camera does not beep To focus on your subject use the AF AE lock and focus on another subject that is roughly the same distance away and has about the same brightness P 30 e You can also focus the camera manually An easy solution is to use the one touch AF function to focus on a subject that is roughly the same distance away P 59 e f it is too dark to focus move to roughly 2 m away from the subject and then take the picture When you take a picture the indicator lamp turns orange photographs cannot be taken When the indicator lamp turns green again the camera is ready to take pictures If you press the shutter button down fully in a single motion the AF frame does not change size and the camera does not beep when the picture is taken The indicator lamp flashes orange while the flash is charging Y Refer to P 120 for information on warning displays 27 28 TAKING PICTURES AUTO MODE E Indicator Lamp Display Color Status Meaning Lit Ready to shoot G AF AE in progress or camera ren Flashin shake warning g Recording to SmartMedia the next picture can be taken elmage being recorded onto Lit the SmartMedia the next Orange picture cannot be taken Battery charging in progress Flashing Flash charging SmartMedia warning No SmartMedia loaded SmartMedia not formatted incorrect format write
96. very easily be read to and written from an image memory card SmartMedia to a personal computer Its USB interface provides high speed data transmission Windows 98 98SE Windows Me Windows 2000 Professional or iMac and models that support USB as standard NP 80 Rechargeable Battery The NP 80 is a rechargeable lithium ion battery m e Z ATA compliant PCMCIA 2 1 PC card Type T PC AD3 PC Card Adapter The PC Card Adapter allows the SmartMedia to be used as a PC Card Standard e Compatible with SmartMedia of 5V 3 3V 2MB to 128MB DM R1 Image Memory Card Reader This device provides a simple way to transfer image data in either direction between your computer and an image memory card SmartMedia or CompactFlash Type I Microdrive compatible The IEEE 1394 interface provides high speed data transfer Windows 98 Second Edition Windows 2000 Professional read only iMacDV and Power Macintosh computers with FireWire as a standard feature Mac OS 8 5 1 to 9 0 SC FX9 This is a special synthetic leather case that protects the camera against soiling dust and minor impacts when it is being carried 111 112 Explanation of Terms AF AE Lock Auto Power Save Function DPOF EV JPEG Motion JPEG PC Card PC Card Standard PCMCIA White Balance On the FinePix6900 ZOOM pressing the shutter button down half way locks the focus and exposure settings AF an
97. wer adapter specified for use with this camera Do not use voltages other than the power supply voltage shown The use of other power sources can cause a fire S 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 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 oS 00 S 129 130 Safety Notes ZN CAUTION ZN CAUTION 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 Do not use the AC power adapter when the plug is damaged or the plug socket connection is loose This could cause a fire or electric shock 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 dis
98. zing an extornal flash unit e Auto focus with macro photography function manual focus also available Automatic shooting modes for different types of shots allow settings that are matched to your subject Convenient preview function so you can quickly check your shots Continuous shooting function even at maximum resolution Histogram display function lets you instantly check exposure levels after you take a shot eTrimmed recording function saves only that part of the image you want to keep Playback zoom function up to 18x e Multi level exposure and black and white photography functions allow even more scope for photographic expression Information button shows a list of the camera settings at one touch whenever you need it Magnesium alloy body Easy high speed image file transfer via the USB connection Accessories SmartMedia 16MB 3 3V 1 Supplied with Anti static case 1 Index label 1 NP 80 Rechargeable Battery 1 Ce AC Power Adapter AC 5VS AC 5VH approx 2 m 6 6 ft connection cord 1 Shoulder strap 1 SZ Lens cap 1 Lens cap holder 1 Video Cable approx 1 5 m 4 9 ft mini plug 3 5 mm dia to pin plug cable 1 Interface Set 1 CD ROM 1 Special USB cable with Noise Suppression core 1 e Software Quick Start Guide 1 Owner s Manual this manual 1 7 Nomenclature Refer to the pages in parentheses for more det

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