Contents | FujiFilm FinePix S1 guide

Contents

Warning	2
Contents	4
Preface	8
Camera Features and Accessories	9
Features	9
Accessories	9
Nomenclature	10
Rear Display Panel Screens	13
Top Display Panel	14
Viewfinder Display	15
1 Basic Photography
1 Attaching the Shoulder Strap	16
Using the Shoulder Strap	16
2 Loading the Camera Batteries	17
Loading the Lithium Batteries	17
Loading the Button Cell	17
Loading the AA Batteries	18
Using the AC Power Adapter AC-5VH (optional)	19
3 Mounting the Camera Lens	20
4 Switching the Camera On and Off	22
5 Setting the Date and Time	23
6 Loading Media	24
7 Removing Media	25
8 Exposure Modes on the FinePix S1 Pro	26
9 Setting the Exposure Mode Dial	27
10 Holding the Camera and Focusing	28
11 Releasing the Shutter	30
12 Playing Back Photographed Images	31
To View Images (Playback)	31
Playback Zoom	32
Multi-frame Playback	33
Erasing Single Recorded Images	35
Viewing Images on a TV	36
Background: A Brief Guide Focusing and Exposure	37
2 Setup
Setup Functions	38
Rear Display Panel	40
Setting the White Balance	40
Setting the Sensitivity	42

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FujiFilm FinePix S1 owner manual Contents

Contents

Basic Photography Setup Advanced Photography Preference For customers in the U.S.A FCC Statement For customers in Canada EC Declaration of Conformity Contents Setting the Image Size Number of Pixels Specifying a Custom WB SettingFocus Lock Photography Shooting Using Exposure Modes Shooting Using 5-Vari Programs Contents Reference Preface Preparatory Trial Shots Camera Features and Accessories FeaturesAccessories Camera Body Cap Nomenclature AE lock button P.70 Command dial Nomenclature Rear Display Panel Screens Display during photography Top Display Panel Liquid crystal in the display panels and viewfinder display Viewfinder Display Attaching the Shoulder Strap Pass the end of the shoulder strap through the strapMount on the camera body Pass the end of the strap through the fastener a Loading the Camera Batteries On the lithium battery compartment coverLoading the Lithium Batteries Loading the Camera Batteries Loading the AA Batteries Insert the battery adapter as shown in the figure Firmly close the battery compartment coverPower socket 5V socket on the camera and plug the AC-5VH into Mounting the Camera Lens Switch the camera off and mount the camera lensAperture ring When the camera is stored with the lens detached To detach the lens from the camera body Switching the Camera On and Off To switch the camera on or off, set the power switch toOn or OFF respectively. When you switch Camera on, the battery check icon I appears Press the MENU/EXE button. The SET-UP menu Setting the Date and TimeAppears on the color LCD monitor Switch the camera OFF, open the slot cover Loading MediaInsert the media. Load a Microdrive or a CompactFlash Close the slot cover Removing Media Switch the camera OFF and open the slot coverEject the media Symbol Name Features and Typical Uses Exposure Modes on the FinePix S1 Pro Set the focus mode selector switch to AF auto Setting the Exposure Mode DialFocus Hold the camera correctly Holding the Camera and FocusingCamera shake and shutter speed Compose your shot and press the shutter button Halfway to set the focus Check that the focus indicator is lit and then gently Releasing the ShutterPress the shutter button halfway and check Press the shutter button fully Playing Back Photographed Images Playing Back Photographed Images Multi-frame Playback Press the Play button to display the recorded imageOn the color LCD monitor Press the MENU/EXE button to display the menu Multi or 9-MULTI Press a or b on the 4-direction button to selectPress the MENU/EXE button to begin multi-frame When you press function button 2, the image is Erasing Single Recorded ImagesDisplayed on the rear display panel for erase Confirmation Input socket on the TV and switch on the camera Plug the pin-plug end of the video cable into the videoTV. You can then take pictures and play back Images in the usual way Background a Brief Guide Focusing and Exposure Focus and Depth of Field Setup Functions Setting Display Factory Description Default Preview OFF Press the Func button Rear Display Panel Setting the White BalanceRear display panel. Press function button Display Name Description Light source for the shot is the sun Rear Display Panel Setting the Sensitivity Icon for the ISO sensitivity setting appears on Rear Display Panel Setting the Image Quality Icon for the quality setting appears on Setting appears on the rear display panel. Press Function button Press the Func button twice Icon for the color setting appears on the rearDisplay panel. Press function button Icon for the tone setting appears on the rear Hard Rear Display Panel Setting the Sharpness Icon for the sharpness setting appears on Icon for the multi-exposure setting appears Rear Display Panel Setting Multi-exposureOn the rear display panel. Press function button Button to select the Preview setting When you have selected the setting, select ENDPreview and then use d or c on the 4-direction Press the MENU/EXE button SET-UP Menu Part 1 Specifying a Custom WB Setting White paper, that occupies an area larger than Hi Mode Mode and then press d or c on the 4-directionButton to select the Hi Mode setting Press a or b on the 4-direction button to select Hi SET-UP Menu Part 1 Self TIMER/AUTO Power OFF Direction button to select the frame number memory Frame No. and then press d or c onUsed PC Mode and then press d or c on Direction button to select the PC Mode settingButton to select the beep setting Beep and then press d or c on the 4-direction Language Reset /Camera Reset Camera ResetHold down the exposure compensation button h Aperture button g for 2 or more seconds When the Focusing Mode is Set to AF auto focus Focusing ModesAuxiliary AF Light Focusing Modes When M manual focus is SelectedContinuous use of the auxiliary AF light Nikon flash units and active auxiliary flash Focus Lock Photography Shooting Using Exposure Modes Set the exposure mode dial to zCheck that the focus indicator is lit and take Auto Programmed Auto Program Shift Speed on the command dial 1/2000 to 30 sec Shooting Using Exposure ModesShutter-priority Auto Setting narrowest aperture to widest aperture on Aperture-priority Auto Set the shutter speed and aperture setting while Manual Exposure Indicator Points to note when using 5-vari programs Shooting Using 5-Vari ProgramsVari Programs Vari Program Types and Features Portrait mode Shooting Using 5-Vari Programs Sport mode continuous shooting Metering Modes Center-weighted MeteringMulti-pattern Metering and 3D 6-zone Multi-pattern Metering Position your subject in the center of the image, hold AE Lock PhotographyShutter button halfway and press the AE-L AE Set the amount of compensation on the command dial Exposure CompensationCompose the picture, focus and shoot 320 400 Self-timer Photography Press the self-timer button !. The ! icon appearsOn the top display panel Compose the shot, focus and then press the shutter Diopter Adjustment Function/Eyepiece Cap Points to watch when sliding the diopter adjustment knob Built-in Flash and TTL-BL Flash Control Flash PhotographyFlash Control Range Effective Flash range Synchro Mode Types and Features Red-eye reduction mode Set the exposure mode and check the shutter speed Aperture settingExposure Mode Valid Shutter Speeds Valid Apertures Ref. Flash Photography Check that the Ready icon j is displayed Stay within the flash control range P.74Flash Intensity Lenses that Can Be Used with the Built-in Flash Nikon Flash Units that Can Be Used Selected Sensitivity ISO 320 400 Combining Modes Preview Setup Shooting and Recording PreviewsTake a picture in the normal way Press function button 1 or press the MENU/EXE Standard Chart Display Histogram Display Display the preview image P.49Press function button 3 to select the histogram you Want to view Multi-exposure Setup Multi-exposureTo record the overlaid images, press function button Or press the MENU/EXE button Playback Functions Function DescriptionPage Press the MENU/EXE button and then select YES to Erase ALL or Format procedure endsExecute Erase ALL or Format Protection Settings Protecting and Unprotecting All Images On the rear display panel, check the media typeContaining the images for which protection is to be set Or removed Protection Settings ALL if you want to protect the images orCheck the confirmation message and then press ALL is selected Dpof Settings Dpof file Dpof Settings Setting or Cancelling Date/Time ImprintingPress the Play button and then the MENU/EXE Button to display the menu Either Date on or Date OFF. The selected setting Specifying Dpof Settings for Single FrameYou want to specify the Dpof settings Press function button Press d or c on the 4-direction button to select Settings screen appears. Press a on the 4-direction Press function button 1 or 3 to specify the numberPrints for the image Press a on the 4-direction button. The trimming Press function button REVIEW/CANCEL Setting Dpof Settings for All the Images SET ALL Which you want to store Dpof information Check the number of stored Dpof prints and then Cancelling Dpof Settings for All Frames Cancel ALL Which you want to cancel the Dpof information Are to be canceled and then press the MENU/EXE Check the number of prints for which Dpof settings100 Auto Play Automatic Playback Auto Play Settings101 Auto Play Automatic Playback Auto Play time setting and then press d or c to set102 Brightness menu Adjusting the Color LCD Monitor Brightness103 Adjusting the Color LCD Monitor Brightness Press d or c on the 4-direction button to adjustPress the MENU/EXE button to confirm the setting Brightness 105 System Expansion OptionsReference Lenses that Can Be Used with this Camera 106 107 Optional Accessories Guide 108 Compatible OS Compatible SmartMedia FD-A1/A1S/A1N 109FD-A2 Explanation of Terms 110 Using the USB Cable and Software Included Using the USB Cable and Software Included Computer. When you switch on the computer,Plug the small plug on the cable provided into Digital USB socket on the camera and then plug 113 Places to Avoid Cleaning the CCD 114Dust inside the camera and on the surface of the CCD Preventing Soiling of the CCD 115 Cleaning the CCD Hold down both the self-timer button ! and the AEPoints to Note when Cleaning the CCD Use a blower to remove any soiling on the CCD surface Batteries that Can Be Used Power Supply Notes117 Power Supply Notes 118 119 SmartMedia SmartMedia Specifications 120 Problem Cause Solution 121 122 123 Troubleshooting 124 125 Specifications Specifications126 127 Specifications Batteries Uses and Symptoms When Batteries are DepletedUses Symptoms When Depleted Standard Number of Available Shots Recorded Images Safety Notes 129Do not allow water or foreign objects to enter the camera Do not put the camera down on an unstable surface Safety Notes 130 Regularly request internal inspections and cleaning 131Do not leave the camera in unusually hot locations Do not place heavy objects on the camera 26-30, Nishiazabu 2-chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-8620, Japan