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Getting Ready
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Using
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the Camera
Advanced
3 Features
Settings
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Software
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Installation
Viewing Images
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OWNER’S MANUAL
This manual will show you how to use your
FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA FinePix S3100/FinePix S3500 correctly.
Please follow the instructions carefully.
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Warning For customers of FinePix S3100 To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. to correct the interference by one or more of the following For customers in the U.S.A. measures: Tested To Comply — Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. With FCC Standards — Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. — Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE that to which the receiver is connected. — Consult
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EC Declaration of Conformity We : ( ) Name Fuji Photo Film Europe G.m.b.H. Address: Heesenstrasse 31 40549 Dusseldorf, Germany declare that the product Product Name: FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA FinePix S3100 / FinePix S3500 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
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Contents ............................................................ ............................... Warning 2 Camera parts and features 8 .................................................... ..................... IMPORTANT 2 Example of screen text display 9 ........................... ............................... EC Declaration of Conformity 3 ■ Photography mode 9 ............................................................. ..................................... Preface 6 ■ Playback mode 9
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............................................................. A WHITE BALANCE (SELECTING THE LIGHT SOURCE) 42 ................................................................................................................ ‹ APERTURE-PRIORITY 42 ................................................................................................................................. G SHARPNESS 42 B PLAYBACK PLAYBACK MENU ..................................................................................
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Preface ■ Test Shots Prior to Photography ■ Notes on Electrical Interference For important photographs (such as weddings and If the camera is to be used in hospitals or aircrafts, overseas trips), always take a test shot and view the please note that this camera may cause interference image to make sure that the camera is working to other equipment in the hospital or aircraft. For normally. details, please check with the applicable regulations. h Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd. cannot accept liability
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Accessories included h 16MB, xD-Picture Card™ (1) h LR6 AA-size alkaline batteries (4) Included with: Anti-static case (1) h Video cable (1) h Shoulder strap (plug (2.5 mm dia. ) to pin-plug) Approx. 1.5 m h Lens cap (1) h USB cable for FinePix S3100 / FinePix S3500 (1) h Adapter ring (1) h CD-ROM: Software for FinePix AX (1) h Owner’s Manual (this manual) (1) 7
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✽ Refer to the pages in parentheses for information on Camera parts and features using the camera parts or features. Power switch Mode dial Manual (P.31) Scene position (P.30) Photography mode (P.20) Playback mode (P.26) AUTO (P.30) Power-OFF (P.13) Movie (P.54) Shutter button Flash pop-up button (P.33) Self-timer lamp Strap mount (P.39) Flash (P.33) Flash control sensor Slot cover (P.12) xD-Picture Card slot (P.12) (USB)socket (P.77) Lens DC IN 5V (power input) socket (P.72) VIDEO OUT (
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Example of screen text display ■ Photography mode EV (Exposure compensation) Quality mode Self-Timer Macro (close-up) Number of available frames Flash Battery level warning Photography mode AF warning White balance Camera shake warning Increasing monitor brightness AF frame Zoom bar Date ■ Playback mode Playback mode Playback frame number DPOF Battery level warning Protection Zoom bar Date Time 9
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ATTACHING THE LENS CAP / STRAP / 1 Getting Ready ADAPTER RING Pull the lens cap cord through a strap mount. 1 ● ! Attach the lens cap cord to avoid losing the lens cap. Attach the strap to the strap mounts on the camera. 1 0 Once you have attached both ends of the strap, 2 check carefully to make sure that the strap is firmly secured. 0 2 ! Failure to attach the strap correctly can result in the camera ● being dropped. Screw the adapter ring in the direction of the arrow to mount it on the came
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Getting Ready LOADING THE BATTERIES Compatible batteries h AA-size alkaline batteries (4), or AA-size Ni-MH batteries (sold separately) (4). ! Please use the same brand and grade AA-size alkaline batteries as those supplied with the camera. ● How to use the batteries ◆ ◆ h Never use the following types of batteries, as this could cause serious problems Outer casing such as battery fluid leakage or overheating: 1. Batteries with split or peeling outer casings 2. Combinations of different types o
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INSERTING THE MEDIA Check that the camera is turned off (indicator lamp is off) before opening the slot cover. 1 ! If opening the slot cover while the camera is still on, the ● camera will turn off. Align the indicators on the xD-Picture Card slot and xD-Picture Card and then push the card firmly all 2 the way into the slot. ! If the xD-Picture Card is oriented incorrectly, it will not go all ● the way into the slot. Do not apply force when inserting an xD-Picture Card. Close the slot cover. 3 ◆
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Getting Ready TURNING ON AND OFF / SETTING THE DATE AND TIME To turn the camera on, set the Power switch to “q” or “w”. When turning the camera on, the indicator 1 lamp lights green. To turn the camera off, set the Power switch to “OFF”. The lens moves when the camera is in “q ” Photography mode. Take care not to obstruct the lens. Obstructing the lens will cause damage and “8 ” or “9 ” will appear. Take care also not to get fingerprints on the camera lens as this will result in impaired image q
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CORRECTING THE DATE AND TIME / CHANGING THE DATE ORDER 1Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the 1 03 0 2 0 menu on the screen. 1 2Press “d” or “c” to select “F” OPTION and then press “a” or “b” to select “SET-UP”. 3Press the “MENU/OK” button. 1Press “d” or “c” to move to option 2 and then press “a” or “b” to select “DATE/TIME”. 2 2Press “c”. 0 1 0 2 Correcting the date and time 3 1Press “
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Getting Ready SELECTING THE LANGUAGE 1Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the 0 10 3 0 2 menu on the screen. 1 2Press “d” or “c” to select “F” OPTION and then press “a” or “b” to select “SET-UP”. 3Press the “MENU/OK” button. 1 1The “SET-UP” screen appears. Press “d” or “c” 0 1 0 2 to move to option 3 and then press “a” or “b” to 2 select “ ”. 2Press “c” to select “ENGLISH”, “FRANCAIS”, “DEUTSCH”, “ESPAÑOL”, “ ” or “ ”. Press “c” to cycle through the language settings.
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CHECKING THE BATTERY CHARGE Turn the camera on and check the battery charge. 1There is ample battery charge. 2There is insufficient charge left in the batteries. ! No icon The batteries will soon run out. Have a new set of batteries ready. Lit red @ 3The batteries are depleted. The display will shortly go blank and the camera will stop Blinking red # working. Replace or recharge the batteries. “C” appears as a small icon on the right-hand side of the screen. “V” appears as a large icon on
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Using the Camera Using 2 the Camera BASIC OPERATION GUIDE This section describes the camera’s functions. 0 Flash pop-up button Press the Flash pop-up button to release the flash. 0 ON/OFF and Photography / Playback mode selector switch Use the Power switch to select the mode. 2 0 Photography mode selector Turn the Mode dial to change Photography Still image shooting mode. Auto Scene Position Photography Manual Movie recording Movie Movie 17
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BASIC OPERATION GUIDE 0 Changing between the viewfinder (EVF) and the monitor (LCD) Pressing the “EVF/LCD” button toggles between the viewfinder and the LCD monitor. Use whichever mode is best suited to your shot. DISP/BACK button DISP: Press this button to select the screen Low Light Viewfinder button display. BACK: Press this button to stop a procedure The screen brightness is increased briefly. midway through. 18
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Using the Camera 0 g button Photography: d button Turns Macro ( ) on and off. c button Sets the flash ( ). Playback: Change frame or movie frame advance. 0 ( a ) , ( b ) / Zoom button Photography: Press “T” to zoom in (telephoto). Press “W” to zoom out (wide-angle). Playback: Press “T” to enlarge the image. Press “W” to revert to normal display. 2 0 Using the Menus 1Display the menu. Press the “MENU/OK” button. 2Select a menu option. 3Select a setting. Press the left or ri
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PHOTOGRAPHY MODE ( ) TAKING PICTURES B AUTO MODE 1Set the Power switch to “q”. 0 1 2 0 2Set the Mode dial to “B”. 1 h Focal range Approx. 80 cm (2.6 ft.) to infinity ● ! Use Macro mode for subjects closer than 80 cm (2.6 ft.) (➡P.32). ● ! When “7”, “-”, “q” or “=” appears, see P.89. Press the “EVF/LCD” button to alternate the display between the viewfinder (EVF) and the LCD 2 monitor. Press the “EVF/LCD” button to select the viewfinder (EVF). The EVF/LCD selection is retained even when the ca
