FujiFilm F100fd 144

Troubleshooting

Matters	Problems	Possible causes		Solutions	Page
		The shutter button was pressed while the		Wait until the charging is completed before	59
		flash was charging.		pressing the shutter button.	59
		flash was charging.		pressing the shutter button.

		The Shooting mode is set to	, ,, ,	Change the Shooting mode.	51
		, or .			51
		, or .

	Cannot use the	The battery has run out.		Load fully charged battery.	15,
	Cannot use the				17
	flash.				17
	flash.
		Continuous shooting is selected.		Set continuous shooting to [OFF].	76

		The flash is set to [CSUPPRESSED		Set to another flash mode excluding the	58
		FLASH] mode.		[CSUPPRESSED FLASH] mode.	58
		FLASH] mode.		[CSUPPRESSED FLASH] mode.
Flash
Flash		Silent mode is set.		Release Silent mode.	106
		Silent mode is set.		Release Silent mode.	106

	The flash settings	The Shooting mode is set to anything other		The flash settings are restricted because
	The flash settings	than sand m.		the camera settings are tailored to the	51
	are restricted and			scene being shot. Change the Shooting	51
	are restricted and			scene being shot. Change the Shooting
	cannot be			mode for a wider range of flash settings.
	selected.
	selected.	Silent mode is set.		Release Silent mode.	106
		Silent mode is set.		Release Silent mode.	106

	The playback	The subject is too far away.		Move to within the effective flash range	151
	image is dark			before taking the picture.	151
	image is dark			before taking the picture.
	even though the
	even though the	Your finger was covering the flash.		Hold the camera correctly.	29
	flash was used.	Your finger was covering the flash.		Hold the camera correctly.	29

		The lens is dirty.		Clean the lens.	–

		AF frame (lit red) and {appeared when		Check the focus on the subject and take	30,
Photographed images	The image is	taking pictures.		pictures.	35,
Photographed images	blurred.				136

		appeared when taking pictures.		It may cause camera shake. Hold the	31,
				camera steadily.	136

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Contents

OWNER’S MANUAL Warning IMPORTANT EC Declaration of Conformity Disposal of Electric and Electronic Equipment in Private Households Disposal of used Electrical & Electronic Equipment product In Countries outside the EU: Contents Taking Pictures (BAUTO Mode) Using Intelligent Face Detection Using the Dual Image Stabilizer function Taking pictures with the focus and Selecting light metering method Adjusting color balance ([TWHITE BALANCE]) Taking pictures continuously Specifying focusing mode FUJIFILM Digital Camera Worldwide About this Manual ZNote ZUsing the Wheel Dial Accessories Included Camera Parts and Features Example of LCD Monitor Text Display Useful functions for shooting Charging the Battery Charging the Battery Z<Charging Indicator and Statuses Charging Status Action Loading the Battery Loading the Battery 3 Close the battery cover MEMO Refer to the manual provided with the AC-5VXand CP-50for instructions Loading the Memory Card Loading the Memory Card Protection switch How to replace the Memory Card ZAbout internal memory When a Memory Card (sold separately) is not inserted ZAbout images in the internal memory Turning On and Off 1 [] screen appears when turning the camera on 2 Set the date and time Turning On and Off 3 Change the date format APress por qto select the date format BPress nor oto set the format CAlways press MENU/OK after the settings are completed Page Correcting the Date and Time Selecting the Language Taking Pictures (BAUTO Mode) Holding the camera correctly Brace your elbows against your sides and hold the camera with both hands Do not cover the lens or flash with your fingers ]wide zoom lever [tele zoom lever Taking Pictures (B AUTO Mode) 5 Press the shutter button fully AF frame Halfway pressed •Not focus on the subject No sound Flash When selecting a slow shutter speed that will cause camera shake ZIndicator lamp display Indicator lamp Display Available Shooting modes: B 2 Check the composition on the LCD monitor 1 Set Intelligent Face Detection Green frame OFF CHECK [ FACE DETECTIONbREMOVAL ON] When a picture is taken with [ FACE ARed-eyeeffect in an DETECTING image will be detected after the shooting Subjects not suitable for Intelligent Face Detection Available Shooting modes: All MEMO About the preview display of [DUAL IS MODE] AF/AE lock is useful: 1 Move the camera slightly so that one of the subjects is in the AF frame 2 Press the shutter button down halfway to focus on the subject •AF/AE lock can be applied repeatedly before the shutter is released •Use AF/AE lock in all Shooting modes to guarantee excellent results Subjects not suitable for autofocus Very shiny subjects such Fast moving subjects as a mirror or car body •Subjects photographed through glass Use this illuminator to focus on the subject in dimly lit conditions AF-assistilluminator When using the •See p.108 for information on turning the AF-assist illuminator off Page Viewing the Images 1 Zoom in / Zoom out 2 Display another part of the image Navigation screen (Current displayed image) Page the Page GErasing the Images/Movies Page APress por qto select [OK] BPress MENU/OK to erase all the frames (files) Using the Shooting Functions — Procedure of Setting 2 Specify the shooting settings ZSpecifying functions using buttons Photography — Features Advanced ZSpecifying functions using [p-MODEMENU] (p ZSpecifying functions using [SHOOTING MENU] button) Setting the Shooting Mode ZShooting mode list Shooting mode Functions flash cannot be used light conditions snowy scene where the whole screen appears white beach under strong sunlight more vivid shots of ocean blue more vivid shots of flower petal setting Page ZSetting [ LONG EXPOSURE] in the [/NIGHT] mode 1 Select the [LONG EXPOSURE] setting 2 Select the exposure time Advanced Features eMacro (Close-up) dSetting the Flash (Intelligent Flash) ZAvailable flash modes in Shooting modes CAUTION Notes on using flash •If pressing the shutter button while the flash is charging •The flash charging time may increase when the battery is low on charge The flash fires several times *Self-Timer 2 Take pictures in selected time Using the 2-second self-timer Self-Timer Available Shooting modes: B, , , m, , /, , , , , , s(➝p.51) Intelligent Face Detection See p.32 for Intelligent Face Detection Using [p-MODEMENU] (Photography)/[SHOOTING MENU] Page ZList of [p-MODEMENU] options Menu Settings Factory [AUTO] ZList of [SHOOTING MENU] options [p-MODEMENU] (Photography) ZCorrelation of sensitivity, quality and Shooting modes Available Shooting modes: s(➝p.51) p.51 •Buildings with highlight and shadow •White subjects (buildings, animals, a portrait in white cloth) [100%], [200%], [400%]: [p-MODEMENU] (Photography) [ POWER MANAGEMENT] cannot be set when shooting mode is set for Select •The focal range is approximately 1m (3.2 feet) to infinity •When [AUTO POWER OFF] is set to [OFF], the setting will be changed to [5 MIN] Use this menu to specify the image size (number of recorded pixels) Select the quality setting for the scene being shot ZQuality settings in Shooting mode Quality mode Sample uses FinePix COLOR settings [STD] The contrast and color saturation [p-STANDARD] are set to standard. Use this mode for normal photography [p-CHROME] [SHOOTING MENU] [SHOOTING MENU] [)MULTI] (Pattern): Light metering where the camera assesses the scene and selects the correct exposure [_SPOT] Available Shooting modes: s (➝p.51) [AUTO]: Automatic adjustment 6: Shooting outdoors in good weather 7: Shooting in shade 9: Shooting under Daylight fluorescent lamps [SHOOTING MENU]Setting the menu (➝p.63) Set the exposure compensation again, using a negative value (–)when [OVER] appears and a •The speed of continuous shooting varies depending on the shutter speed The flash cannot be used as the flash mode is set to •Continuous shooting cannot be selected in [NATURAL & d] Available Shooting modes: All except Shooting continues up to Available Shooting modes: B, s About sensitivity and image size for the [TOP 12] and [FINAL 12] When using [CONTINUOUS], attention must be given to the battery level Using [p-MODEMENU] (Playback)/[PLAYBACK MENU] [p-MODEMENU] (Playback) (Angle: up to approx. 15°) Setting the menu (➝p.81) •Check that your camera is turned on when transmitting the image data •Movie images cannot be printed If the [QUALITY] of sending image data is over [p-MODEMENU] (Playback) You can receive image data by simply pressing buttons as the order below: p➝ p➝ MENU/OK •Movie images cannot be transmitted •If [COMMUNICATION ERROR], [CANNOT BE MEMO Trimming Images ASelect the frame (file) to save BPress MENU/OK to save the image When saved blog images are played back Saved blog images cannot be rotated or trimmed •To interrupt automatic playback, press MENU/OK •The Auto power off function (➝p.114) does not operate during slide show •Press DISP/BACK once during playback to display on- screen help •The camera plays back the image taken with Intelligent Face Detection (➝p.32) zoomed in on the detected face Z[uPRINT ORDER (DPOF)] Total number of prints Setting for that frame APress por qto display the frame (file) for specifying DPOF setting BPress nor oto set a value. Up to 99 sheets are printed are completed When DPOF settings are set to the images taking with the Intelligent Face Detection (➝p.32) ( appears on the To cancel all DPOF settings: Select [RESET ALL] in the [p-MODEMENU] (➝p.87) Press MENU/OK [PLAYBACK MENU] [PLAYBACK MENU] An image can be rotated only when playing back using FinePix F100fd APress por qto select the rotating frame (file) CPress nor oto select [ IMAGE ROTATE] To protect or unprotect only the selected frame (file): Unprotected Protected (Fappears) APress por qto select the protecting/ unprotecting frame (file) BPress MENU/OK to protect/unprotect the currently displayed frame (file) MEMO To stop the procedure midway ZSelecting COPY APress nor oto select [YINTERNAL MEMORY ➡ \CARD] or [\CARD ➡ YINTERNAL MEMORY] Copying the images to another Memory Card Page Remaining time Microphone — Features Advanced Progress bar Speaker ZPlaying back voice memos Control Description MEMO Playing voice memo files ] wide zoom lever [ Tele zoom lever •Pressing DISP/BACK in step A or B returns to single- frame playback A saved image size varies depending on the zoom scale of step •Image sizes in.) / A4 size A5 size rRecording Movies 2 Record movies CHECK Recording movies CPress nor oto change the setting ZQuality settings in Movie mode %(640 × 480 pixels): For better quality $(320 × 240 pixels): To record longer movies In wPlaying Back Movies •You may not be able to play back some movie files recorded on other cameras •Uncover the speaker. The sound is difficult to hear Volume can be adjusted while playing back movies APress MENU/OK while playing back movie The movie is paused during playback Setting Silent Mode [USET-UP] [USET-UP] How to use the [SET-UP]menu (➝p.107) Setting Explanation Page Sets the LCD monitor brightness FORMAT] Initializes a Memory Card or internal memory Specifies the language used for LCD monitor display [3 SEC]/[1.5 SEC]: The image appears for about 3 or 1.5 seconds and is then recorded [ZOOM (CONTINUOUS)]: The image appears enlarged. Use this mode to check details of image [OFF]: <CONT.> <RENEW *Formatted Memory Card or internal memory used for both A and B [RENEW] : Pictures are stored on each Memory Card beginning with a file number Frame number File number ZZoom bar display OFF Optical zoom: 5× Optical zoom: 5× Digital zoom: max. approx. 8.2× [YFORMAT]: Internal memory [\FORMAT]: Memory Card MEMO To restore power to the camera Refer to “Turning On and Off” (➝p.22) 1 Use Time difference function Press nor oto change between [N HOME] and [ILOCAL] To set the time difference, select [ILOCAL]. [NHOME]: Your home time zone 2 Move to [TIME DIFFERENCE] screen 3 Set time difference Available time setting Connecting to a TV Connecting Camera Directly to Printer — PictBridge Function Connecting Camera Directly to Printer — PictBridge Function APress por qto display the frame (file) for specifying print setting BPress nor oto set a value Up to 99 sheets are printed To specify more print settings, repeat steps A and B APress DISP/BACK to open the menu BPress nor oto select [uPRINT DPOF] Disconnecting the printer Installation on a Windows PC Installation on a Windows PC 1 Install FinePixViewer as instructed by the on-screeninstructions Launching the installer manually ADouble-clickthe [My Computer] icon *Windows XP users should click [My Computer] in the [Start] menu Installation on a Mac OS 3 Double-clickon [Installer for MacOSX] 6 Install FinePixViewer as directed by the on- screen instructions 8 Launch [Image Capture] from the [Applications] folder 10Select [Other...] from [When a camera is connected, open] 12Select [Quit Image Capture] menu in the [Image Capture] menu Connecting to a PC •Auto power off is disabled during USB connection •Before replacing the Memory Card, always disconnect the camera from the PC •Always use FinePixViewer to transfer images with voice memos to a PC Always use the FUJIFILM AC Power Adapter •Make sure that the USB cable (included) is connected correctly and securely Proceed to “Using FinePixViewer” (➝p.129) CAUTION (Mac OS X) Note on disconnecting the camera Close all files in the camera, and make sure the camera is not exchanging data •What is explained in [How to Use FinePixViewer] Example: Looking up slide shows AClick [How to Use FinePixViewer] in the FinePixViewer Help menu BClick [Basic Operation] and then click [Slide Show] in the menu that appears Windows Macintosh System Expansion Option Accessories Guide •PC Card Adapter DPC-AD •CompactFlash™ Card Adapter DPC-CF •Waterproof Case WP-FXF100 Appendices Using Your Camera Correctly ZHandling Memory Card MEMO Type M and H of xD-PictureCard •Type M FinePix F100fd is compatible with Type M •Type H Warning Displays • The Memory Card format is incorrect • The Memory Card is damaged • Insert a compatible Memory Card that is operationchecked at FUJIFILM Corporation [\MEMORY FULL] Warning Displays • This file cannot be played back • The movie and image cannot be played back [TOO MANY FRAMES] An attempt was made to show 5,000 or more DPOF printing cannot be used with this image an image that is not supported by DPOF format [rCAN NOT SET DPOF] [rCAN NOT ROTATE] Transmission was disconnected during IR Displayed for PictBridge ink • Refer to the user manual supplied with your printer Troubleshooting Troubleshooting begin before reloading it ZSetting menu etc LCD monitor ZShooting full unnecessary frames Format the Memory Card or internal memory on the camera Page AC power adapter and DC coupler are Photographed disconnected during turning the camera coupler only when the camera is off on ZPlaying back ZConnecting ZOthers Camera malfunction may be caused temporarily coupler. Then reload the battery / DC coupler or reconnect the AC power Specifications Specifications Sensitivity *max. number of recorded pixels:3 Photometry TTL 256-zonesmetering Multi, Spot, Average White balance Self-timer Approx. 2 sec./10 sec Flash type Auto flash Input/Output Terminal A/V OUT (Audio/Visual NTSC/PAL-type(with monaural sound) output) Digital input/output Battery NP-50 Nominal voltage Maximum voltage Nominal capacity Operating temperature Quality setting Number of recorded Image data size (approx.57 MB) 16 MB Page Explanation of Terms FUJIFILM Digital Camera Worldwide Network FUJIFILM Digital Camera Worldwide Network Page Page Page Page Page http://www.fujifilm.com/products/digital_cameras/index.html http://www.fujifilm.com/products/ digital_cameras/index.html Be sure to read this notes before using ■ Handling the Battery *Conﬁ rm your battery type before reading the following descriptions 1Camera uses the Rechargeable Lithium-ionBattery