Using the USB Cable and Software Included | FujiFilm FinePix S1

Using the USB Cable and Software Included

■By connecting the camera to a personal computer with the cable provided, you can download image data from the camera to the computer. However, you cannot upload data from the computer to the camera. You can also control the camera, specify the photography settings and take pictures from the computer.

☞Note

Notes on Using the USB Cable

On some large lenses, the way in which the lens tripod is attached may be such that lens and tripod obstruct the USB cable and could cause USB cable connection faults.

		✎ Important
		Compatible personal computers

		PCs running Windows 2000 Professional, Windows 98 (including the Second
		Edition) and Macintosh computers running Mac OS 8.5.1 to Mac OS 9.0 can
		be used.
		Note that the computer must be equipped with a USB port. (Operation is not
		guaranteed on home-made personal computers.)
1		Load the Media (SmartMedia or Microdrive/
		CompactFlash) into the camera (☞ P.24).
		• When you control picture taking on the FinePix S1 Pro, it is not necessary
		to load the media.
2		Switch the camera on, press the “MENU/EXE” button
		and use the “a” or “b” button to set the camera to PC
		mode.
		• To control picture taking on the FinePix S1 Pro from your PC, select “PC
		MODE c SHOOTING” and use the “Camera Shooting Software”
		application.
		• To download image data from the FinePix S1 Pro to your PC, select “PC
		MODE c DOWNLOADING”.
		• Refer to the User’s Guide (PDF File) included CD-ROM for information on
		using the software.
3		When you have selected the mode, press “a” or “b” on
		the 4-direction button to select “END” and then press

the “MENU/EXE” button.

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FujiFilm FinePix S1 owner manual Using the USB Cable and Software Included

Contents

Preference Basic Photography Setup Advanced Photography For customers in the U.S.A FCC Statement EC Declaration of Conformity For customers in Canada Contents Shooting Using 5-Vari Programs Setting the Image Size Number of PixelsSpecifying a Custom WB Setting Focus Lock Photography Shooting Using Exposure Modes Contents Reference Preparatory Trial Shots Preface Camera Body Cap Camera Features and AccessoriesFeatures Accessories Nomenclature AE lock button P.70 Command dial Nomenclature Display during photography Rear Display Panel Screens Liquid crystal in the display panels and viewfinder display Top Display Panel Viewfinder Display Pass the end of the strap through the fastener a Attaching the Shoulder StrapPass the end of the shoulder strap through the strap Mount on the camera body On the lithium battery compartment cover Loading the Camera BatteriesLoading the Lithium Batteries Loading the AA Batteries Loading the Camera Batteries 5V socket on the camera and plug the AC-5VH into Insert the battery adapter as shown in the figureFirmly close the battery compartment cover Power socket Switch the camera off and mount the camera lens Mounting the Camera LensAperture ring To detach the lens from the camera body When the camera is stored with the lens detached Camera on, the battery check icon I appears Switching the Camera On and OffTo switch the camera on or off, set the power switch to On or OFF respectively. When you switch Setting the Date and Time Press the MENU/EXE button. The SET-UP menuAppears on the color LCD monitor Close the slot cover Switch the camera OFF, open the slot coverLoading Media Insert the media. Load a Microdrive or a CompactFlash Switch the camera OFF and open the slot cover Removing MediaEject the media Exposure Modes on the FinePix S1 Pro Symbol Name Features and Typical Uses Setting the Exposure Mode Dial Set the focus mode selector switch to AF autoFocus Holding the Camera and Focusing Hold the camera correctlyCamera shake and shutter speed Halfway to set the focus Compose your shot and press the shutter button Press the shutter button fully Check that the focus indicator is lit and then gentlyReleasing the Shutter Press the shutter button halfway and check Playing Back Photographed Images Playing Back Photographed Images Press the MENU/EXE button to display the menu Multi-frame PlaybackPress the Play button to display the recorded image On the color LCD monitor Press a or b on the 4-direction button to select Multi or 9-MULTIPress the MENU/EXE button to begin multi-frame Confirmation When you press function button 2, the image isErasing Single Recorded Images Displayed on the rear display panel for erase Images in the usual way Input socket on the TV and switch on the cameraPlug the pin-plug end of the video cable into the video TV. You can then take pictures and play back Focus and Depth of Field Background a Brief Guide Focusing and Exposure Setting Display Factory Description Default Setup Functions Preview OFF Rear Display Panel Setting the White Balance Press the Func buttonRear display panel. Press function button Light source for the shot is the sun Display Name Description Icon for the ISO sensitivity setting appears on Rear Display Panel Setting the Sensitivity Icon for the quality setting appears on Rear Display Panel Setting the Image Quality Function button Setting appears on the rear display panel. Press Icon for the color setting appears on the rear Press the Func button twiceDisplay panel. Press function button Hard Icon for the tone setting appears on the rear Icon for the sharpness setting appears on Rear Display Panel Setting the Sharpness Rear Display Panel Setting Multi-exposure Icon for the multi-exposure setting appearsOn the rear display panel. Press function button Press the MENU/EXE button Button to select the Preview settingWhen you have selected the setting, select END Preview and then use d or c on the 4-direction White paper, that occupies an area larger than SET-UP Menu Part 1 Specifying a Custom WB Setting Press a or b on the 4-direction button to select Hi Hi ModeMode and then press d or c on the 4-direction Button to select the Hi Mode setting SET-UP Menu Part 1 Self TIMER/AUTO Power OFF Frame No. and then press d or c on Direction button to select the frame number memoryUsed Beep and then press d or c on the 4-direction PC Mode and then press d or c onDirection button to select the PC Mode setting Button to select the beep setting Language Aperture button g for 2 or more seconds Reset /Camera ResetCamera Reset Hold down the exposure compensation button h Focusing Modes When the Focusing Mode is Set to AF auto focusAuxiliary AF Light Nikon flash units and active auxiliary flash Focusing ModesWhen M manual focus is Selected Continuous use of the auxiliary AF light Focus Lock Photography Auto Shooting Using Exposure ModesSet the exposure mode dial to z Check that the focus indicator is lit and take Program Shift Programmed Auto Shooting Using Exposure Modes Speed on the command dial 1/2000 to 30 secShutter-priority Auto Aperture-priority Auto Setting narrowest aperture to widest aperture on Manual Set the shutter speed and aperture setting while Exposure Indicator Shooting Using 5-Vari Programs Points to note when using 5-vari programsVari Programs Portrait mode Vari Program Types and Features Sport mode continuous shooting Shooting Using 5-Vari Programs Center-weighted Metering Metering ModesMulti-pattern Metering and 3D 6-zone Multi-pattern Metering AE Lock Photography Position your subject in the center of the image, holdShutter button halfway and press the AE-L AE 320 400 Set the amount of compensation on the command dialExposure Compensation Compose the picture, focus and shoot Compose the shot, focus and then press the shutter Self-timer PhotographyPress the self-timer button !. The ! icon appears On the top display panel Points to watch when sliding the diopter adjustment knob Diopter Adjustment Function/Eyepiece Cap Flash Photography Built-in Flash and TTL-BL Flash ControlFlash Control Range Effective Flash range Red-eye reduction mode Synchro Mode Types and Features Flash Photography Set the exposure mode and check the shutter speedAperture setting Exposure Mode Valid Shutter Speeds Valid Apertures Ref. Lenses that Can Be Used with the Built-in Flash Check that the Ready icon j is displayedStay within the flash control range P.74 Flash Intensity Nikon Flash Units that Can Be Used Selected Sensitivity ISO 320 400 Combining Modes Press function button 1 or press the MENU/EXE Preview SetupShooting and Recording Previews Take a picture in the normal way Standard Chart Display Want to view Histogram DisplayDisplay the preview image P.49 Press function button 3 to select the histogram you Or press the MENU/EXE button Multi-exposure SetupMulti-exposure To record the overlaid images, press function button Function Description Playback FunctionsPage Erase ALL or Format procedure ends Press the MENU/EXE button and then select YES toExecute Erase ALL or Format Protection Settings Or removed Protecting and Unprotecting All ImagesOn the rear display panel, check the media type Containing the images for which protection is to be set ALL is selected Protection SettingsALL if you want to protect the images or Check the confirmation message and then press Dpof file Dpof Settings Button to display the menu Dpof SettingsSetting or Cancelling Date/Time Imprinting Press the Play button and then the MENU/EXE Press d or c on the 4-direction button to select Either Date on or Date OFF. The selected settingSpecifying Dpof Settings for Single Frame You want to specify the Dpof settings Press function button Press a on the 4-direction button. The trimming Settings screen appears. Press a on the 4-directionPress function button 1 or 3 to specify the number Prints for the image Press function button REVIEW/CANCEL Which you want to store Dpof information Setting Dpof Settings for All the Images SET ALL Check the number of stored Dpof prints and then Which you want to cancel the Dpof information Cancelling Dpof Settings for All Frames Cancel ALL Check the number of prints for which Dpof settings Are to be canceled and then press the MENU/EXE100 Auto Play Settings Auto Play Automatic Playback101 Auto Play time setting and then press d or c to set Auto Play Automatic Playback102 Adjusting the Color LCD Monitor Brightness Brightness menu103 Brightness Adjusting the Color LCD Monitor BrightnessPress d or c on the 4-direction button to adjust Press the MENU/EXE button to confirm the setting System Expansion Options 105Reference 106 Lenses that Can Be Used with this Camera 107 108 Optional Accessories Guide 109 Compatible OS Compatible SmartMedia FD-A1/A1S/A1NFD-A2 110 Explanation of Terms Using the USB Cable and Software Included Digital USB socket on the camera and then plug Using the USB Cable and Software IncludedComputer. When you switch on the computer, Plug the small plug on the cable provided into Places to Avoid 113 Preventing Soiling of the CCD Cleaning the CCD114 Dust inside the camera and on the surface of the CCD 115 Use a blower to remove any soiling on the CCD surface Cleaning the CCDHold down both the self-timer button ! and the AE Points to Note when Cleaning the CCD Power Supply Notes Batteries that Can Be Used117 118 Power Supply Notes SmartMedia 119 120 SmartMedia Specifications 121 Problem Cause Solution 122 123 124 Troubleshooting 125 Specifications Specifications126 127 Standard Number of Available Shots Recorded Images SpecificationsBatteries Uses and Symptoms When Batteries are Depleted Uses Symptoms When Depleted Do not put the camera down on an unstable surface Safety Notes129 Do not allow water or foreign objects to enter the camera 130 Safety Notes Do not place heavy objects on the camera Regularly request internal inspections and cleaning131 Do not leave the camera in unusually hot locations 26-30, Nishiazabu 2-chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-8620, Japan