FujiFilm F50fd 144

Troubleshooting

Matters	Problems	Possible causes		Solutions	Page
		The shutter button was pressed while the		Wait until the charging is completed before	64
		flash was charging.		pressing the shutter button.	64
		flash was charging.		pressing the shutter button.

		The Shooting mode is set to	, ,, ,	Change the Shooting mode.	48
		, or .			48
		, or .
	Cannot use the
	Cannot use the	The battery has run out.		Load fully charged battery.	13,
	flash.	The battery has run out.		Load fully charged battery.	13,
	flash.				15
					15

		Continuous shooting is selected.		Set continuous shooting to [OFF].	77

Flash		The flash is set to [CSUPPRESSED		Set to another flash mode excluding the	63
Flash		FLASH] mode.		[CSUPPRESSED FLASH] mode.	63
		FLASH] mode.		[CSUPPRESSED FLASH] mode.

	The flash settings	The Shooting mode is set to anything other		The flash settings are restricted because
	are restricted and	than sand H.		the camera settings are tailored to the	48
	cannot be			scene being shot. Change the Shooting	48
	cannot be			scene being shot. Change the Shooting
	selected.			mode for a wider range of flash settings.

	The playback	The subject is too far away.		Move to within the effective flash range	61, 64
	image is dark			before taking the picture.	61, 64
	image is dark			before taking the picture.
	even though the
	even though the	Your finger was covering the flash.		Hold the camera correctly.	26
	flash was used.	Your finger was covering the flash.		Hold the camera correctly.	26

		The lens is dirty.		Clean the lens.	–

		AF frame (lit red) and {appeared when		Check the focus on the subject and take	27,
Photographed images	The image is	taking pictures.		pictures.	32,
	blurred.				136
		appeared when taking pictures.		It may cause camera shake. Hold the	28,
				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 *Self-Timer [p-MODEMENU] (Playback) Using [p-MODEMENU] (Photography) Sending and receiving images [SHOOTING MENU] Using the [SET-UP]menu [SET-UP]menu option Connecting Camera Directly to Printer — PictBridge Function Using FinePixViewer About this Manual Accessories Included Camera Parts and Features Example of LCD Monitor Text Display 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 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) Focus on the main subject in the AF frame Taking Pictures (B AUTO Mode) •When pressing the shutter button halfway, a lens operation sound may be heard 4 Press the shutter button fully When the subject is not in the AF frame, use AF/AE lock to take the picture Flash ZIndicator lamp display Indicator lamp Display Available Photography modes: B 1 Set Intelligent Face Detection CHECK [ FACE DETECTIONbREMOVAL ON] 2 Check the composition on the LCD monitor Green frame 3 Press the shutter button down fully to take pictures Subjects not suitable for Intelligent Face Detection •The face is obscured by glasses, sunglasses, a hat or hair •The subject is too far away to recognize a face the new subject is in the center of the screen Camera shake and blurring (of moving subject) can be BPress the shutter button down fully to take pictures Camera shake and blurring may remain depending on scenes The Dual IS mode can be set to 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 3 Continue to hold the shutter button down halfway. Move the camera back to the original image and press the shutter button Subjects not suitable for autofocus Very shiny subjects such Fast moving subjects 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 Select the LCD monitor display Press DISP/BACK to change the LCD monitor display Camera the Using Text displayed Framing guideline displayed Viewing the Images 1 Zoom in / Zoom out 2 Display another part of the image Navigation screen (Current displayed image) ZZoom scales Quality mode Micro thumbnails playbackUsing theCamera Page Detection function ( is displayed) (➝p.29) APress , then the frame(s) appears on the detected face(s) in pictures BThe detected face(s) is enlarged each time you press CPress n, o, p, or qto display another part of the image (➝p.37) The images recorded by `cannot be enlarged GErasing the Images/Movies Page GErasing the Images/Movies images in the internal memory are erased the frames (files) before erasing them (➝p.94) • [DPOF SPECIFIED. ERASE OK?] or [DPOF DPOF specified files is attempted Using the Photography Functions — Procedure of Setting 2 Specify the photography settings ZSpecifying functions using buttons ZSpecifying functions using [p-MODEMENU] (p button) ZSpecifying functions using [SHOOTING MENU] (MENU/OK button) Setting the Shooting Mode Do not move the camera until the shooting ended •Continuous shooting is disabled when setting Select the Scene position setting in the [SCENE POSITION] menu Set the Mode dial to About and of the Mode Dial ZSelecting Scene position setting ZScene position list Scene position Functions Shoots face skin appear smooth. Whole image may be soft focused such as buildings and mountains taking more vivid shots of ocean blue taking more vivid shots of flower petal shots When setting the Use a tripod to prevent camera shake for ZSetting [ LONG EXPOSURE] in the [/NIGHT] mode 1 Select the [LONG EXPOSURE] setting 2 Select the exposure time ZSetting the exposure time in the [ FIREWORKS] mode ZSelecting the Shooting mode setting Aperture Lit red Main subject F3.6 Shutter speed Adjusting the Image Brightness (DExposure Compensation) Any of the following disables exposure compensation: eMacro (Close-up) dSetting the Flash (Intelligent Flash) ZAvailable flash modes in Photography modes H ✓ d Setting the Flash (Intelligent Flash) When FACE DETECTIONbREMOVAL ON] is set: Effective flash range (S: [AUTO]) Wide-angle: *Self-Timer *Self-Timer 2 Take pictures in selected time Using the 2-second self-timer •To stop the self-timer,once it has started running, press DISP/BACK •Any of the following cancels the self-timersetting: (H, , /, , , , , ), </M, s Intelligent Face Detection See p.29 for Intelligent Face Detection Using [p-MODEMENU] (Photography)/[SHOOTING MENU] ZList of [p-MODEMENU] options Factory MenuFunctionsSettings default POWER Using [p-MODEMENU] (Photography)/[SHOOTING MENU] ZList of [SHOOTING MENU] options SHOOTING MODE] (➝p.55) shot [p-MODEMENU] (Photography) [p-MODEMENU] (Photography) The selected sensitivity sensitivity setting is set to another setting excluding [AUTO] •About [AUTO(1600)]/[AUTO(800)]/[AUTO(400)] ZCorrelation of sensitivity, quality and Photography modes Use this menu to specify the image size (number of recorded pixels) Select the quality setting for the scene being shot ZQuality settings in Photography mode Sample uses TF (4000 × 3000) Area shot and quality setting Area shot excluding % Area shot with % FinePix COLOR settings [STD] The contrast and color saturation [SHOOTING MENU] [AUTO]: Automatic adjustment 6: Shooting outdoors in good weather 7: Shooting in shade 9: Shooting under Daylight fluorescent lamps : Shooting under Warm White fluorescent lamps Set the exposure compensation again, using a negative value (–)when [OVER] appears and a Use this mode to take pictures of a moving subject •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 Photography modes: B </M, s Available Photography modes: B, , /, </M, s The last 3 frames are recorded after the shutter button is released Max.40 shots Press shutter button 3 frames About sensitivity and image size for the [TOP 12] and [FINAL 12] ., </M, s, the restriction is cleared Use this mode to specify focusing mode that best suits the subject : [CENTER] : [MULTI] When using [CONTINUOUS], attention must be given to the battery level Using [p-MODEMENU] (Playback)/[PLAYBACK MENU] [p-MODEMENU] (Playback) [p-MODEMENU] (Playback) (Angle: up to approx. 15°) Setting the menu (➝p.82) •Check that your camera is turned on when transmitting the image data •Movie images cannot be printed 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 TRANSMITTED], or [CANNOT BE RECEIVED] 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.29) 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 To specify more DPOF settings, repeat steps A and B When DPOF settings are set to the images taking with the Intelligent Face Detection (➝p.29) ( appears on the To cancel all DPOF settings: Select [RESET ALL] in the [p-MODEMENU] (➝p.88) Press MENU/OK [PLAYBACK MENU] An image can be rotated only when playing back using FinePix F50fd APress por qto select the rotating frame (file) CPress nor oto select [ IMAGE ROTATE] EPress nor oto rotate the image [PLAYBACK MENU] To protect or unprotect only the selected frame (file): Unprotected Protected (Fappears) APress por qto select the protecting/ unprotecting 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 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 rRecording Movies Press pto open the [p-MODEMENU] APress q BPress nor oto change the setting ZQuality settings in Movie mode wPlaying Back Movies w Playing 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 [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 •[IMAGE DISP.] cannot be used when [hLONG PERIOD] (➝p.79) is set <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: 3× CONTINUOUS]: SHOOTING ONLY]: [YFORMAT]: Internal memory [\FORMAT]: Memory Card APress por qto select OK BPressing MENU/OK initializes the Memory Card or internal memory Back up important frames (files) onto your PC or another media MEMO To restore power to the camera Refer to “Turning On and Off” (➝p.20) 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 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 Connecting to a PC •You can only see images saved on a PC. Save images on a PC Proceed to “Using FinePixViewer” (➝p.129) CAUTION (Mac OS X) Note on disconnecting the camera •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-FXF50(upcoming) Appendices Using Your Camera Correctly ZHandling Memory Card MEMO Type M and H of xD-PictureCard •Type M FinePix F50fd 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 [\CARD 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 shot using a camera other than FinePix F50fd [rCAN NOT ROTATE] [rCAN NOT EXECUTE] with [TRIMMING FOR BLOG] CAN NOT EXECUTE] Transmission was disconnected during IR Displayed for PictBridge ink • Refer to the user manual supplied with your printer Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Connect the battery charger and are not connected correctly connection cord correctly begin 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 Photometry TTL 256-zonesmetering Multi, Spot, Average Exposure control 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.25 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