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Taking Pictures (B AUTO Mode)
Using the Dual Image Stabilizer function
Taking pictures with the focus and
Erasing the Images/Movies
Using [p-MODEMENU] (Photography)
[SHOOTING MENU]
Setting the [p-MODEMENU]
(Photography)
Setting the [SHOOTING MENU]
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Using the [SET-UP]menu
[SET-UP]menu option
Using the AC power adapter
(sold separately)
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Accessories Included
Camera Parts and Features
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Example of screen Text Display
Attaching the Strap and Lens Cap
Loading the Batteries
2 Load the batteries correctly as indicated by the polarity icons
Notes on batteries
•Due to the nature of the battery, the battery level
•Depending on the camera mode, the transition from to V may occur more quickly
Use Fujifilm Battery charger (sold separately) to charge
•Battery power consumption varies greatly depending
Loading the Memory Card
Protection switch
3 Close the slot cover
How to replace the Memory Card
ZAbout internal memory
When a Memory Card (sold separately) is 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
3 Change the date format
APress p or qto select the date format
BPress nor oto set the format
CAlways press MENU/OK after the settings are completed
Date format
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
the Using
AF frame
becomes smaller
Taking Pictures (B AUTO Mode)
5 Press the shutter button fully
Halfway pressed
When the subject is not in the AF frame, use AF/AE lock to take the picture
Flash
ZIndicator lamp display
Indicator lamp
Display
Status
Lit green
CHECK
DETECTIONbREMOVAL ON]
faces in an image, it will
When a picture is taken with [ FACE
will be detected and corrected before the image is
Subjects not suitable for Intelligent Face Detection
•The face is obscured by glasses, sunglasses, a hat or hair
•A person turned sideways, or who has their head tilted
•The subject is too far away to recognize a face
the new subject is in the center of the screen
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
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 screen display
ZFormat of post shot assist window
Position the main subject at
the intersection of two lines
in this frame or align one of
the horizontal lines with the
Viewing the Images
1 Zoom in / Zoom out
2 Display another part of the image
Navigation screen (Current displayed image)
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Erasing the Images/Movies
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Erasing the Images/Movies
Using the Shooting Functions — Procedure of Setting
2 Specify the Shooting settings
ZSpecifying functions using buttons
ZSpecifying functions using [p-MODEMENU] (p button)
Press pbutton to open the [p-MODEMENU]
[SISO]
setting (➝p.76)
QUALITY]
SCENE
scene being shot. Choose from
POSITION]
types of scene (only ?)(➝p.52)
Used in situations such as group
Setting the Shooting Mode
•Flash cannot be used in the Natural light mode
APress the Flash pop-upbutton to pop up the flash
BSet the Mode dial to
Do not move the camera until the shooting ended
•Continuous shooting is disabled when setting
[ QUALITY] is fixed to
N (1x)
(1.4x), and 3 (2x)
while digital zoom is
scale automatically
ZSelecting Scene position setting
ZScene position list
Scene position
Functions
such as buildings and mountains
speeds. When setting [.SPORT] mode, the camera sets to [ HIGH-SPEED
taking more vivid shots of flower petal
shots
Use a tripod to prevent camera shake for
•Check whether photography is permitted before using [MUSEUM] mode
•When setting or mode, the camera sets to eMacro mode automatically
ZSelecting the exposure time setting for [FIRE WORKS]
ZSetting frame for [ AUCTION MODE]
Set the Mode dial to N
Shooting functions:
•[PHOTOMETRY] (➝p.80)
•[T WHITE BALANCE] (➝p.81)
•[HFOCUSING] (➝p.83)
ZSetting the shutter speed
F2.8
Lit red
Shutter speed
ZSetting the aperture
Aperture
Main subject
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The exposure indicator
Adjusting the Image Brightness (DExposure Compensation)
Guide to compensation
eMacro/> Super Macro (Close-up)
dSetting the Flash (Intelligent Flash)
MEMO Red-eyeeffect
Using synchronizes Red-eyereduction mode
Using /selects slow shutter speeds of up to 3 seconds
In bright scenes, overexposure may occur
Suppressed flash
fTaking pictures continuously
Available Shooting modes: All (except for and )
(except for
and
Available Shooting modes: >, <, M, N
This mode shoots the same
fTaking pictures continuously
Available Shooting modes: All (except for , and )
All frames
Continuous shooting mode and assist window (➝p.36) can be used together
QUALITY] (➝p.77) is limited to [. The
Instant Zoom
BPress (n) while [DIGITAL ZOOM] is working
ASet [DIGITAL ZOOM] to [ON] (➝p.111, 112)
Zoom bar
digital zoom
Optical zoom:18
Using [p-MODEMENU] (Photography)/[SHOOTING MENU]
Using [p-MODEMENU] (Photography)/[SHOOTING MENU]
ZList of [p-MODEMENU] options
Menu
Settings
Factory
This setting cannot be selected in . When setting [.SPORT]
mode, the camera sets to [ HIGH-SPEEDSHOOTING] mode
[ON]/[OFF]
automatically
(➝p.83)
[p-MODEMENU] (Photography)
Setting the menu (➝p.73)
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
FinePix COLOR settings
[SHOOTING MENU]
[SHOOTING MENU]
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:
-Completing the shooting
To use the photometry modes effectively
•[MULTI]
•[SPOT]
•[AVERAGE]
Available Shooting modes: >, <, M, N
ASelect ] custom white balance (➝p.73)
Set the exposure
OVER or UNDER
Example
•After taking the picture, check the image color (white balance)
Available Shooting modes: All (except for
It is useful to avoid missing snapshot opportunities
[EVF/LCD MODE] in the [USET-UP]menu is automatically set to 60fps (➝p.156)
When taking pictures while the
(Intelligent Face Detection automatically turns off.)
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Available Shooting mode: >, <, M, N
Target point
After moving
Use this setting to soften or emphasize the outline and quality of an image
[HARD]:
such as buildings or text
a desired effect
where sharp images are desirable
MEMO [BRACKETING]
•Flash photography cannot be used
After setting the exposure for bracketing, select [j BRACKETING] by pressing
f(o)
Playback Information
Using [p-MODEMENU] (Playback)/[PLAYBACK MENU]
[p-MODEMENU] (Playback)
Total number of prints
Setting for that frame
MEMO Canceling DPOF setting
•When DPOF settings were specified on another camera
•Prints of up to 999 frames (files) can be ordered on the same Memory Card
•DPOF settings cannot be specified for movies
When selecting the [WITH DATE
Intelligent Face Detection (➝p.29) ( appears on the
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Z[u PRINT ORDER (DPOF)]
[PLAYBACK MENU]
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)
[PLAYBACK MENU]
MEMO To stop the procedure midway
ZSelecting COPY
APress nor oto select [YINTERNAL MEMORY Q\CARD] or [\CARD Q YINTERNAL MEMORY]
Copying the images to another Memory Card
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Remaining time
Blinking red
Microphone
Progress bar
Speaker
ZPlaying back voice memos
Control
Description
MEMO Playing voice memo files
(Zoom in)
Features
•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
Printing at up to 10R (25.4 × 30.5 cm
10 × 12 in.) / A4 size
rRecording Movies
2 Record movies
CHECK Recording movies
Press pto open the [p-MODEMENU]
APress q
BPress nor oto change the setting
ZQuality settings in Movie mode
%(640 × 480 pixels): For better quality
wPlaying Back Movies
•You may not be able to playback 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]
[U SET-UP]
How to use the [SET-UP]menu (➝p.111)
Setting
Explanation
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Factory default
AUTO POWER
not used
TIME
N/I
ZEnlarging images
[CONTINUOUS]:
[3 SEC]/[1.5 SEC]:
[ZOOM (CONTINUOUS)]:
[OFF]:
[CONTINUOUS] [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
Use this function to shoot enlarged images than maximum optical zoom scale
ZZoom bar display
OFF
Use this function to adjust volume while playing back movie and voice memo
Place of initialize
[YFORMAT OK?]:
Internal memory
[\FORMAT OK?]:
Memory Card
MEMO To restore power to the camera
Refer to “Turning On and Off” (➝p.21)
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
Using the AC power adapter (sold separately)
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 Aand B
CPress MENU/OK to display the confirm setting
Connecting Camera Directly to Printer — PictBridge Function
APress DISP/BACK to open the menu
BPress nor oto select [uPRINT DPOF]
Disconnecting the printer
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
Windows Vista users should click [Computer] in the [Start] menu
Installation on a Mac OS
Double-click
on [Installer for MacOSX]
6 Install FinePixViewer as directed by the on- screen instructions
Installation Software
Installation on a Mac OS
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.134)
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
Windows
Macintosh
System Expansion Option
Accessories Guide
Using Your Camera Correctly
Discharging rechargeable batteries
ZHandling Memory Card
MEMO Type M and H of xD-PictureCard
•Type M
FinePix S8100fd is compatible with Type M
•Type H
Warning Displays
The Memory Card format is incorrect
• The Memory Card is damaged
camera
checked at FUJIFILM Corporation
[\MEMORY FULL]
pictures can be taken
[U SET-UP]menu (➝p.115)
from “100-0001”)
DSet [CONTINUOUS] as the [FRAME NO.]
setting in the [USET-UP]menu
DPOF frame settings
be specified on the same Memory Card is
DPOF settings
DPOF printing cannot be used with this image
[rCAN NOT SET
Troubleshooting
ZSetting menu etc
ZShooting
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ZPlaying back
The camera volume is set too low
Adjust the volume
Playing back
The camera does
ZConnecting
ZOthers
Specifications
Sensitivity
Photometry
TTL 256-zonesmetering Multi, Spot, Average
Exposure control
Manual exposure
Specifications
White balance
Self-timer
Approx. 2 sec./10 sec
Flash type
Power Supply and Others
Power supply
Use one of the following:
4× AA-sizealkaline batteries
• AC Power Adapter AC-5VX(sold separately)
Quality setting
pixels
Image data size
(approx. 58 MB)
16 MB
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Explanation of Terms
White Balance
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■ Handling the Battery
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following descriptions
1Camera uses the Rechargeable Lithium-ionBattery
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