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Using Your Camera Correctly

Power Supply and Batteries

eRead this information and the “Safety Notes” (➡P.118), to make sure you use your camera
correctly.
■Places to Avoid
Do not store or use the camera in the following types
of locations:
hIn the rain or in very humid, dirty or dusty places
hIn direct sunlight or in places subject to extreme
temperature, such as in a closed car in summer
hExtremely cold places
hPlaces with strong vibration
hPlaces with smoke or steam
hPlaces subject to strong magnetic fields (such as
near motors, transformers or magnets)
hIn contact with chemicals such as pesticides
hNext to rubber or vinyl products
■Damaged by Water or sand
The FinePix S5100/FinePix S5500 can be damaged
on the inside and outside by water and sand. When
you are at the beach or close to water, make sure that
the camera is not damaged by water or sand. Take
care not to place the camera on a wet surface.
■Damaged by Condensation
If the camera is carried from a cold location into a
warm place, water droplets (condensation) may form
on the inside of the camera or on the lens. When this
occurs, turn the camera off and wait an hour before
using the camera. Condensation may also form on the
xD-Picture card. In this event, remove the xD-Picture
card and wait a short time.
■When the Camera is Not Used or is
stored Periods of Time
If you do not intend to use the camera for a long
period of time, remove the batteries and the xD-
Picture card.
■Cleaning Your Camera
hUse a blower brush to brush away any dust on the
lens, LCD monitor, viewfinder and then gently wipe
the camera with a soft, dry cloth. If any soil remains,
apply a small amount of lens cleaning liquid to a
piece of FUJIFILM lens cleaning paper and wipe
gently.
hDo not scratch hard objects against the lens, LCD
monitor or viewfinder.
hClean the body of the camera with a soft, dry cloth.
Do not use volatile substances or cleaning products
these items can cause damage.
■Using the Camera When Traveling
When traveling overseas, do not place your camera in
the check-in baggage. Baggage can be subjected
violent shocks, and the camera may be damaged
inside or outside.

Applicable Batteries

hIn the camera, use AA-size alkaline or nickel-metal
hydride (Ni-MH) batteries.
Do not use AA-size manganese or nickel-cadmium
(Ni-Cd) batteries in your FinePix S5100/FinePix
S5500 because the heat created by the batteries
could damage the camera or cause it not to work.
hThe life of alkaline batteries varies between brands.
The life of batteries you purchase may be shorter
than those provided with the camera.

Notes on the Batteries

Incorrect use of the batteries could cause them to
leak, become hot, ignite or burst. Always observe the
precautions given below.
hDo not heat the batteries or throw them into a fire.
hDo not carry or store batteries with metal objects
such as necklaces or hairpins.
hDo not expose the batteries to water, and keep
batteries from getting wet or stored in moist
locations.
hDo not attempt to take apart or change the batteries,
including battery casings.
hDo not subject the batteries to strong impacts.
hDo not use batteries that are leaking, deformed,
discolored.
hDo not store batteries in warm or humid places.
hKeep the batteries out of reach of babies and small
children.
hMake sure that the battery polarity (≠and –) is
correct.
hDo not use new with used batteries. Do not use
charged and discharged batteries together.
hDo not use different types or brands of batteries at
the same time.
hIf you do not intend to use the camera for a long
period of time, remove the batteries from the
camera. Note if the camera is left with the batteries
removed, the time and date settings are cleared.
hThe batteries feel warm right after being used.
Before removing the batteries, turn the camera off
and wait for the batteries to cool down.
hSince batteries do not work well in cold weather or
locations, warm the batteries by placing them inside
your garments before use. Batteries do not work well
when cold. They will work again when the
temperature returns to normal.
hSoil (such as fingerprints) on the battery terminals
makes the batteries charge less reducing the
number of images. Carefully wipe the battery
terminals with a soft dry cloth before loading.
If any liquid at all leaks from the batteries, wipe
the battery compartment thoroughly and then
load new batteries.
If any battery fluid comes into contact with your
hands or clothing, flush the area thoroughly
with water. Note that battery fluid can cause
loss of eyesight if it gets into your eyes. If this
occurs, do not rub your eyes. Flush the fluid
out with clean water and contact your physician
for treatment.
Changes the focal length by a factor of 0.79×(wide-angle: equivalent to 29
mm) without altering the F-stop value of the lens.
hWide conversion lens specifications
Magnification: 0.79×
Lens configuration: 3 lenses in 3 groups
Shooting range: approx. 90 cm (3.0 ft.) to infinity
Dimensions: 70 mm (2.76 in.) dia. ×32 mm (1.26 in.)
Mass (Weight): approx. 185 g (6.5 oz.)
Accessories: Adapter ring AR-FX9 (see below remarks),
Lens caps (front and rear), Lens pouch
✽Except for body color, the specifications of the WL-FX9 and WL-FX9B
are the same.
WL-FX9: Silver
WL-FX9B: Black
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The adapter ring enclosed with the FinePix S5100/FinePix S5500 (AR-FX5A) should be
used with this conversion lens. The adapter rings provided with these conversion lenses
(AR-FX9 for FinePix 4900 zoom/6900 zoom/S602 zoom/S7000/S20 Pro) cannot be used
with the FinePix S5100/FinePix S5500.
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Only use the wide conversion lens at the wide-angle zoom setting.
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The built-in flash cannot be used when the wide conversion lens is mounted.
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Commercially available filters can be mounted on the lens when the adapter ring is
attached, but no more than one filter should be mounted at a time.

Wide conversion lens WL-FX9/WL-FX9B

Changes the focal length by a factor of 1.5×(telephoto: equivalent to 555
mm) without altering the F-stop value of the lens.
hTeleconversion lens specifications
Magnification: 1.5×
Lens configuration: 3 lenses in 3 groups
Shooting range: approx. 5.0 m (16.4 ft.) to infinity
Dimensions: 65 mm (2.56 in.) dia. ×55 mm (2.17 in.)
Mass (Weight): approx. 100 g (3.5 oz.)
Accessories: Adapter ring AR-FX9 (see below remarks),
Lens caps (front and rear), Lens pouch
✽Except for body color, the specifications of the TL-FX9 and TL-FX9B are
the same.
TL-FX9: Silver
TL-FX9B: Black
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The adapter ring enclosed with the FinePix S5100/FinePix S5500 (AR-FX5A) should be
used with this conversion lens. The adapter rings provided with these conversion lenses
(AR-FX9 for FinePix 4900 zoom/6900 zoom/S602 zoom/S7000/S20 Pro) cannot be used
with the FinePix S5100/FinePix S5500.
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Only use the tele conversion lens at the telephoto zoom setting.
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The built-in flash cannot be used when the teleconversion lens is mounted.
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Commercially available filters can be mounted on the lens when the adapter ring is
attached, but no more than one filter should be mounted at a time.

Teleconversion lens TL-FX9/TL-FX9B

Conversion Lens Guide (sold separately)

Teleconversion
Lens
Wide
conversion
lens
Mount the Wide conversion
lens by screwing in the
direction of arrow.
Mount the Teleconversion
lens by screwing in the
direction of arrow.