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BL00419-200(1)
OWNER’S MANUAL
This manual will show you how to use your
FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA FinePix E550 correctly.
Please follow the instructions carefully.
Warning
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.
For customers in the U.S.A.
Tested To Comply
With FCC Standards
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
FCC Statement
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation
is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may
not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
CAUTION
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference
to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try
IMPORTANT
NOTICE
BEFORE OPENING THE CD-ROM PROVIDED BY FUJI
PHOTO FILM CO., LTD., PLEASE READ THIS END USER
LICENSE AGREEMENT CAREFULLY. ONLY IF YOU
AGREE WITH THIS AGREEMENT, SHOULD YOU USE THE
SOFTWARE RECORDED ON THE CD-ROM. BY OPENING
THE PACKAGE, YOU ACCEPT AND AGREE TO BE
BOUND BY THIS AGREEMENT.
End User License Agreement
This End User License Agreement (“Agreement”) is an agreement between
Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd. (“FUJIFILM”) and you, which sets forth the terms
and conditions of the license granted for you to use the software provided by
FUJIFILM.
The CD-ROM contains third party software. In case a separate agreement is
provided by a third party supplier for its software, the provisions of such
separate agreement shall apply to the use of such third party software,
prevailing over those of this Agreement.
1. Definitions.
(a) “Media” means the CD-ROM titled “Software for FinePix AX” which is
provided to you together with this Agreement.
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(c) “Documentation” means the operation manuals of Software and other
related written materials which are provided to you together with
Media.
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collectively.
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executable form;
and
FUJIFILM grants to you a nontransferable, nonexclusive license:
(a) to install one copy of Software onto one computer in binary machine
(b) to use Software on the computer onto which Software is installed;
(c) to make one backup copy of Software.
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part of Software, Media or Documentation to any third party without
FUJIFILM’s prior written consent. You also shall not sublicense,
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You also shall not alter or remove copyright and other proprietary
notices that appear on or in Software or Documentation.
3.4 You shall not, or shall not have any third party, reverse-engineer,
decompile, or disassemble Software.
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to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
— Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
— Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
— Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.
— Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for
help.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not
expressly approved in this manual could void the user’s authority
to operate the equipment.
Notes on the Grant:
To comply with Part 15 of the FCC rules, this product must be
used with a Fujifilm-specified ferrite-core A/V cable, USB cable
and DC supply cord.
For customers in Canada
CAUTION
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Please read the Safety Notes (➡P.119) and make
sure you understand them before using the camera.
Be sure to read this page before using the Software.
4. Ownership.
All copyrights and other proprietary rights to Software and
Documentation are owned and retained by FUJIFILM or the third party
suppliers as indicated on or in Software or Documentation. Nothing
contained herein shall be construed, expressly or implicitly, as
transferring or granting any right, license, or title to you other than those
explicitly granted under this Agreement.
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FUJIFILM warrants to you that Media is free from any defect in material
and workmanship under normal use for ninety (90) days from the date of
your receipt of Media. Should Media not meet the foregoing warranty,
FUJIFILM shall replace such defective Media with other Media bearing
no defect. FUJIFILM’s entire liability and your sole and exclusive remedy
with regard to any defect in Media shall be expressly limited to such
FUJIFILM’s replacement of Media as provided herein
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EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 5 HEREIN, FUJIFILM
PROVIDES PRODUCT “AS IS” AND WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF
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ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
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You acknowledge that neither Software nor any part thereof, will be
transferred, or exported to any country or used in any manner in
violation of any export control laws and regulations to which Software is
subject.
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In case you breach any of the terms and conditions hereof, FUJIFILM
may immediately terminate this Agreement without any notice.
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This Agreement is effective until the date when you cease to use
Software, unless earlier terminated in accordance with Section 9
hereof.
11. Obligation upon termination.
Upon termination or expiration of this Agreement, you shall, at
your own responsibility and expense, delete or destroy
immediately all Software (including its copies), Media and
Documentation.
12. Governing Law.
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in
accordance with laws of Japan.
EC Declaration of Conformity
We
Name:
Address:
Fuji Photo Film (Europe) G.m.b.H.
Heesenstrasse 31
40549 Dusseldorf, Germany
declare that the product
Product Name:
Manufacture’s Name:
Manufacture’s Address: 26-30, Nishiazabu 2-chome, Minato-ku,
FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA FinePix E550
Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd.
Tokyo 106-8620, Japan
is in conformity with the following Standards
Safety: EN60065
EMC: EN55022: 1998 Classe B
EN55024: 1998
EN61000-3-2: 1995 + A1: 1998 + A2: 1998
following the provision of the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC, 92/31/EEC and
93/68/EEC) and Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC).
Dusseldorf, Germany
August 1, 2004
Place
Date
Signature/Managing Director
Bij dit produkt zijn batterijen geleverd. Wanneer deze leeg zijn, moet u
ze niet weggooien maar inleveren als KCA
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Contents
Warning .................................................................................. 2
IMPORTANT .......................................................................... 2
EC Declaration of Conformity ................................................. 3
Preface ................................................................................... 6
Accessories included .............................................................. 7
Camera parts and features ..................................................... 8
Attaching the strap ............................................................. 9
Using the strap ................................................................... 9
Example of LCD Monitor text display ................................. 9
■ Photography mode ................................................... 9
■ Playback mode ......................................................... 9
1 Getting Ready
CHARGING THE BATTERIES ......................................................................................................................................................... 10
Batteries that can be charged ................................................................................................................................................... 10
LOADING THE BATTERIES AND THE MEDIA ............................................................................................................................... 11
Compatible batteries ................................................................................................................................................................. 11
Checking the battery charge ..................................................................................................................................................... 13
TURNING ON AND OFF / SETTING THE DATE AND TIME .......................................................................................................... 14
CORRECTING THE DATE AND TIME / CHANGING THE DATE ORDER ..................................................................................... 15
SELECTING THE LANGUAGE ........................................................................................................................................................ 16
DISCHARGING RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES ............................................................................................................................ 17
2 Using the Camera
BASIC OPERATION GUIDE ............................................................................................................................................................ 18
PHOTOGRAPHY MODE
TAKING PICTURES (B AUTO MODE) ..................................................................................................................................... 20
USING VIEWFINDER ............................................................................................................................................................... 23
VIEWFINDER LAMP DISPLAY ................................................................................................................................................ 23
NUMBER OF AVAILABLE FRAMES ........................................................................................................................................ 24
■ Standard number of frames per xD-Picture Card ............................................................................................................. 24
USING AF/AE LOCK ................................................................................................................................................................ 25
USING THE ZOOM (OPTICAL ZOOM / DIGITAL ZOOM) ....................................................................................................... 26
BEST FRAMING ....................................................................................................................................................................... 26
PLAYBACK MODE
VIEWING THE IMAGES (w PLAYBACK) ....................................................................................................................................... 27
Single-frame playback/Selecting images/Multi-frame playback ................................................................................................ 27
Playback zoom ......................................................................................................................................................................... 28
ERASING IMAGES (o ERASE FRAME) ......................................................................................................................................... 29
3 Advanced Features
B STILL PHOTOGRAPHY
PHOTOGRAPHY FUNCTIONS
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FOCUSING (DISTANCE) ................................................................................................................................................................. 30
EXPOSURE (SHUTTER SPEED AND APERTURE) ...................................................................................................................... 31
TAKING PICTURES — SELECTING THE CAMERA SETTINGS ................................................................................................... 32
B AUTO / m PORTRAIT / , LANDSCAPE / . SPORTS / / NIGHT SCENE ...................................................................... 34
PROGRAMMED AUTO ............................................................................................................................................................ 35
SHUTTER-PRIORITY AUTO .................................................................................................................................................... 36
APERTURE-PRIORITY AUTO ................................................................................................................................................. 37
MANUAL ................................................................................................................................................................................... 38
e MACRO (CLOSE-UP) ............................................................................................................................................................... 39
d FLASH ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 40
x Auto flash mode .................................................................................................................................................................. 41
b Red-eye reduction ............................................................................................................................................................... 41
d Forced flash ........................................................................................................................................................................ 41
c Slow synchro ....................................................................................................................................................................... 41
n Red-eye reduction + Slow synchro ..................................................................................................................................... 41
D EXPOSURE COMPENSATION ................................................................................................................................................ 43
p PHOTO MODE PHOTOGRAPHY
y QUALITY MODE (NUMBER OF RECORDED PIXELS) .......................................................................................................... 44
Quality settings in Photography mode ...................................................................................................................................... 44
S SENSITIVITY ............................................................................................................................................................................ 45
High-sensitivity photography (ISO 800) .................................................................................................................................... 46
J FinePix COLOR ........................................................................................................................................................................ 47
PHOTOGRAPHY MENU
PHOTOGRAPHY MENU OPERATION ........................................................................................................................................... 48
PHOTOGRAPHY MENU .................................................................................................................................................................. 49
* SELF-TIMER PHOTOGRAPHY ............................................................................................................................................... 49
A WHITE BALANCE .................................................................................................................................................................... 50
H FOCUSING ............................................................................................................................................................................... 52
AF (CENTER) ........................................................................................................................................................................... 52
AF (MULTI) ............................................................................................................................................................................... 52
AF AREA .................................................................................................................................................................................. 53
CONTINUOUS AF .................................................................................................................................................................... 53
MF (Manual Focus) ................................................................................................................................................................... 54
ç PHOTOMETRY ........................................................................................................................................................................ 54
f CONTINUOUS SHOOTING ..................................................................................................................................................... 55
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f Top 4-frame continuous shooting ........................................................................................................................................ 55
j Auto bracketing ................................................................................................................................................................... 56
k Final 4-frame continuous shooting ...................................................................................................................................... 56
h Long-period continuous shooting with 1600 × 1200 pixels mode ....................................................................................... 57
j BRACKETING ......................................................................................................................................................................... 58
G SHARPNESS ............................................................................................................................................................................ 58
z FLASH BRIGHTNESS ADJUSTMENT ..................................................................................................................................... 58
o ERASING SINGLE / ALL FRAMES .......................................................................................................................................... 59
i PROTECTING IMAGES: FRAME / SET ALL / RESET ALL ..................................................................................................... 61
g AUTOMATIC PLAYBACK ......................................................................................................................................................... 63
t RECORDING VOICE MEMOS ................................................................................................................................................. 64
t PLAYING BACK VOICE MEMOS ............................................................................................................................................. 66
■ Playing back voice memos .................................................................................................................................................... 66
Y TRIMMING ................................................................................................................................................................................ 67
u HOW TO SPECIFY PRINT OPTIONS (DPOF) ........................................................................................................................ 69
u DPOF SET FRAME .................................................................................................................................................................. 70
U DPOF ALL RESET ................................................................................................................................................................... 72
B PLAYBACK
PLAYBACK MENU
p PHOTO MODE PLAYBACK
B MOVIE
MOVIE MODE
r RECORDING MOVIES ............................................................................................................................................................. 73
■ Recording times for xD-Picture Card ................................................................................................................................... 74
p PHOTO MODE MOVIE
y QUALITY SETTINGS IN MOVIE MODE .................................................................................................................................. 75
PLAYBACK MODE
PLAYING BACK MOVIES ................................................................................................................................................................ 76
■ Playing back movies ............................................................................................................................................................. 76
4 Settings
fi ADJUSTING THE MONITOR BRIGHTNESS / VOLUME ......................................................................................................... 77
SET-UP ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 78
F USING THE SET-UP SCREEN ................................................................................................................................................ 78
■ SET-UP menu options .......................................................................................................................................................... 79
IMAGE DISPLAY ...................................................................................................................................................................... 80
Preview zoom/Continuous shooting preview (image checking) ............................................................................................. 80
POWER SAVE SETTING ......................................................................................................................................................... 81
FORMAT ................................................................................................................................................................................... 81
WORLD TIME (TIME DIFFERENCE) ....................................................................................................................................... 82
FRAME NO. .............................................................................................................................................................................. 83
CCD-RAW ................................................................................................................................................................................ 84
5 Software Installation
5.1 INSTALLATION ON A Windows PC .......................................................................................................................................... 85
5.2 INSTALLATION ON A Mac OS 9.2 ............................................................................................................................................ 87
5.3 INSTALLATION ON A Mac OS X .............................................................................................................................................. 90
6 Viewing Images
6.1 CAMERA CONNECTION ........................................................................................................................................................... 93
6.1.1 Using the AC Power adapter (sold separately) ................................................................................................................ 93
6.1.2 Connecting to a TV .......................................................................................................................................................... 93
6.2 CONNECTING THE CAMERA DIRECTLY TO THE PRINTER — PictBridge FUNCTION ....................................................... 94
6.2.1 Specifying images for printing on the camera .................................................................................................................. 94
6.2.2 Specifying images for printing without using DPOF (single-frame printing) ..................................................................... 95
6.3 CONNECTING TO A PC ............................................................................................................................................................ 97
6.3.1 Connecting to a PC .......................................................................................................................................................... 97
6.3.2 Disconnecting the Camera ............................................................................................................................................ 100
6.4 USING FinePixViewer .............................................................................................................................................................. 101
6.4.1 Mastering FinePixViewer ............................................................................................................................................... 101
6.4.2 Uninstalling the software ................................................................................................................................................ 101
System Expansion Options ................................................ 103
Accessories Guide ............................................................. 105
Overview of the conversion lens/adapter ring .................... 107
■ Attaching the conversion lens ................................... 108
Using Your Camera Correctly ............................................ 109
Power Supply and Batteries .............................................. 109
Applicable Batteries ...................................................... 109
Notes on the Batteries ................................................... 109
Using the AA-size Ni-MH Batteries and
the Rechargeable Battery NH-10 Correctly ................... 109
Notes on Using the Battery Charger ............................. 110
AC Power Adapter ........................................................ 110
Notes on the xD-Picture Card™ ....................................... 111
Warning Displays ............................................................... 112
Troubleshooting ................................................................. 114
Specifications ..................................................................... 116
Explanation of Terms ......................................................... 118
Safety Notes ...................................................................... 119
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Preface
■ Test Shots Prior to Photography
For important photographs (such as weddings and
overseas trips), always take a test shot and view the
image to make sure that the camera is working
normally.
h Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd. cannot accept liability for
any incidental losses (such as the costs of
photography or
from
photography) incurred as a result of faults with this
product.
loss of
income
the
■ Notes on Copyright
Images recorded using your digital camera system
cannot be used in ways that infringe copyright laws
without the consent of the owner, unless intended only
for personal use. Note that some restrictions apply to
the photographing of stage performances,
entertainments and exhibits, even when intended
purely for personal use. Users are also asked to note
that the transfer of xD-Picture Card containing
images or data protected under copyright laws is only
permissible within the restrictions imposed by those
copyright laws.
■ Liquid Crystal
If the LCD monitor is damaged, take particular care
with the liquid crystal in the monitor. If any of the
following situations arise, take the urgent action
indicated.
h If liquid crystal comes in contact with your skin
Wipe the area with a cloth and then wash thoroughly
with soap and running water.
h If liquid crystal gets into your eye
Flush the affected eye with clean water for at least
15 minutes and then seek medical assistance.
h If liquid crystal is swallowed
Flush your mouth thoroughly with water. Drink large
quantities of water and induce vomiting. Then seek
medical assistance.
■ Notes on Electrical Interference
If the camera is to be used in hospitals or aircrafts,
please note that this camera may cause interference
to other equipment in the hospital or aircraft. For
details, please check with the applicable regulations.
■ Handling Your Digital Camera
This camera contains precision electronic
components. To ensure that images are recorded
correctly, do not subject the camera to impact or
shock while an image is being recorded.
■ Trademark Information
h
and xD-Picture Card™ are trademarks of
Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd.
h IBM PC/AT is a registered trademark of International
Business Machines Corp. of the U.S.A.
h Macintosh, Power Macintosh, iMac, PowerBook, iBook
and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.,
registered in the U.S. and other countries.
h Adobe Acrobat® Reader® is a trademark of Adobe
Systems Incorporated of the U.S.
h Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows logo are
trademarks, or registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and/or other
countries. Windows is an abbreviated term referring
to the Microsoft® Windows® Operating System.
✽ The “Designed for Microsoft® Windows® XP” logo
refers to the camera and the driver only.
h Other company or product names are trademarks or
registered trademarks of the respective companies.
■ Explanation of Color Television System
NTSC: National Television System Committee, color
television telecasting specifications adopted
mainly in the U.S.A., Canada and Japan.
PAL: Phase Alternation by Line, a color television
system adopted mainly by European countries
and China.
■ Exif Print (Exif ver. 2.2)
Exif Print Format is a newly revised digital camera file
format that contains a variety of shooting information
for optimal printing.
Accessories included
h AA-size Ni-MH Batteries (2)
h A/V cable (1)
(plug (2.5 mm dia.) to pin-plug cable × 2)
(approx. 1.2 m (3.9 ft.))
h 16 MB, xD-Picture Card™ (1)
Included with: Anti-static case (1)
h USB cable (1)
(approx. 1.2 m (3.9 ft.))
h Strap (1)
h Battery charger BC-NH01 (1)
h Terminal cover (1)
h CD-ROM (1)
Software for FinePix AX
h Cradle adapter for FinePix E550 (1)
h Owner’s Manual (this manual) (1)
Use this adapter for setting camera to the
optional PictureCradle CP-FXA10 (See P.104).
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Camera parts and features
✽ Refer to the pages in parentheses for information on
using the camera parts or features.
Mode dial
Auto (P.34)
Portrait (P.34)
Landscape (P.34)
Sports (P.34)
Night scene (P.34)
Programmed Auto (P.35)
Shutter-priority Auto (P.36)
Aperture-priority Auto (P.37)
Manual (P.38)
Movie (P.73)
Attaching the strap
Using the strap
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Shutter button
POWER button
Self-timer lamp (P.49)
Lens (Lens cover)
Adapter ring release
button (P.108)
Viewfinder lamp (P.23)
Viewfinder
Flash pop-up button
(P.40)
Exposure
compensation button
(P.43)
LCD monitor
Mode switch
Photography mode (P.20)
Playback mode (P.27)
Flash (P.40)
Viewfinder window
Flash control sensor
Microphone
Terminal cover
A/V OUT (Audio /
Visual output) socket
USB socket
Cradle connection
socket
DC IN 3V (Power input)
socket (P.93)
Speaker
W (Wide zoom) button (P.19)
T (Tele zoom) button (P.19)
Photo mode ( ) button (P.19)
MENU/OK button (P.19)
Strap mount
BACK button (P.19)
DISP (Display) button (P.19)
Attach the strap as shown in 1 and 2.
1 Loop the strap over your wrist.
2To avoid dropping the camera, secure the
strap around your wrist by sliding the
fastener to adjust the length.
Example of LCD Monitor text display
■ Photography mode
10
ISO 80
White balance
Continuous shooting
Self-timer
Photometry
Photography mode
Flash
Macro (Close-up)
Zoom bar
AF frame
Date
Shutter speed
Aperture settings
■ Playback mode
1/ 1/2004
250
F5.6
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ISO 80
ISO 80
1/ 1/2004
1/ 1/2004
250250
F5.6F5.6
Sensitivity
Quality mode
Number of available frames
FinePix COLOR
Battery level warning
AF warning
Camera shake warning
Flash pop-up reminder
Exposure compensation
indicator
EV (Exposure compensation)
Manual focus
4-direction (abdc ) button (P.19)
d / (Macro) button (P.39)
c / (Flash) button (P.40)
Tripod mount
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Battery cover (P.11)
Playback mode
100−0001
100−0001
Playback frame number
Battery cover lock release button (P.11)
xD-Picture Card slot (P.12)
Battery compartment (P.12)
DPOF
Protection
Voice memo
Date
Battery level warning
1/ 1/2004 12:00 AM
1/ 1/2004 12:00 AM
100−0001
Time
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1 Getting Ready
CHARGING THE BATTERIES
Charge the AA-size Ni-MH batteries.
Batteries that can be charged
h AA-size Ni-MH batteries (included)
●! Always use the battery charger BC-NH01 bundled with the camera to charge Ni-MH batteries. Attempting to charge
batteries other than those specified for use with the charger (such as manganese, alkaline or lithium batteries) can cause
the batteries to burst or leak. This could result in a fire or injury and consequent damage to the surroundings.
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and must be fully charged before being used.
Load the Ni-MH batteries (included) into the battery
charger BC-NH01 bundled with the camera
correctly as indicated by the polarity icons.
●! The Ni-MH batteries are not fully charged when purchased
●! When first used after purchasing or when left unused for a
long period, charge and discharge the battery using the
camera’s “Discharging rechargeable batteries” function and
then recharge them (➡P.17).
●! If the terminals of battery are soiled, it may not be possible to
charge them. Clean the battery terminals and battery charger
terminals with a clean, dry cloth.
Plug the battery charger into a power outlet to
begin charging. Charging ends after about 4.5
hours and the charging lamp turns off. Unplug the
battery charger from the power outlet when it is not
in use.
●! If Ni-MH batteries are charged repeatedly before they are
fully discharged, the battery low warning will appear while
there is still ample charge remaining in the batteries. At that
time, discharge and recharge them several times using the
camera’s “Discharging rechargeable batteries” function
(➡P.17).
LOADING THE BATTERIES AND THE MEDIA
Compatible batteries
h AA-size Ni-MH batteries (2), Rechargeable Battery NH-10 (sold separately), or AA-size alkaline
batteries (sold separately) (2)
◆ Alkaline batteries ◆
Alkaline batteries are useful when the rechargeable batteries have run out while you are traveling and a
few more shots are needed. Note the following when using alkaline batteries:
h The shooting time provided by alkaline batteries varies depending on the types and brands. In some
cases, the camera may stop taking pictures or may suddenly turn off without retracting the lens. This
is not a camera fault.
h The shooting time provided by alkaline batteries decreases further at low temperatures (0°C to
+10°C/+32°F to +50°F). Use Ni-MH batteries since they provide consistent shooting times even at low
temperatures.
h If the lens does not retract, set the Mode switch to Playback mode (➡P.27). Then turn the camera on.
After the lens retracts, turn the camera off again. If the lens still does not retract, load new batteries or
use the AC power adapter (➡P.93).
◆ How to use the batteries ◆
h Never use the following types of batteries, as this could cause serious
problems such as battery fluid leakage or overheating:
1. Batteries with split or peeling outer casings
2. Combinations of different types of batteries or new and used batteries
Outer casing
together
used.
h Do not use manganese or Ni-Cd batteries.
h Soil, such as fingermarks on the poles of the batteries can shorten time for which the batteries can be
h Cradle can be used in combination with camera and to charge rechargeable battery NH-10 (sold
separately). Use the Battery charger (included) to charge AA-size Ni-MH batteries.
h See P.109, 110 for other notes on using batteries.
h When first purchased or if left unused for a long period, amount of time which AA-size Ni-MH
batteries or rechargeable battery NH-10 can be used may be short. See P.109 for more
information.
h When the surfaces of the rechargeable battery NH-10 terminals have become worn through repeated
use or the battery has been taken out of the camera and left for a long period, the battery may stop
supplying power or may become usable only for shorter periods.
To restore normal battery operation, open and close the battery cover several times to dislodge any
soiling on the terminals.
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Check that the camera is turned off (viewfinder
lamp is off) before opening the battery cover.
1 Hold down the battery cover lock release button.
2 Open the battery cover.
●! If opening the battery cover while the camera is still on, the
●! Do not apply force to the battery cover.
camera will turn off.
Do not open the battery cover while the camera is
on. This could damage the xD-Picture Card or ruin
the image files on the xD-Picture Card.
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LOADING THE BATTERIES AND THE MEDIA
2
Load the batteries correctly as indicated by the
polarity icons.
Checking the battery charge
Turn the camera on and check the battery charge.
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Align the gold marking on the xD-Picture Card slot
with the gold contact area on the xD-Picture Card
and push the card firmly all the way into the slot.
Gold marking
●! If the xD-Picture Card is oriented incorrectly, it will not go all
the way into the slot. Do not apply force when inserting an
xD-Picture Card.
Close the battery cover.
1 There is ample battery charge.
2There is insufficient charge left in the batteries.
The batteries will soon run out. Have a new set
of batteries ready.
3The batteries are depleted. The display will
shortly go blank and the camera will stop
working. Replace or recharge the batteries.
“C” appears as a small icon on the right-hand
side of the LCD monitor. “V” appears as a large
icon on the LCD monitor.
No icon
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Lit red
Blinking red
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Lit red
Blinking red
●! Depending on the camera mode and the type of batteries used, the transition from “C” to “V” may occur more
●! Due to the nature of the battery, the battery low warning may appear early when the camera is used in cold
quickly.
locations. This is normal. Try warming the batteries in your pocket or a similar location before use.
✽ Battery level warning
1) The camera’s estimation of the remaining battery charge varies greatly depending on the camera operation mode.
Consequently, even if “C” or “V” is not displayed in Playback mode, one of them may appear when you change
to Photography mode.
◆ How to replace the xD-Picture Card ◆
Push the xD-Picture Card into the slot and then
slowly remove your finger. The lock is released and
the xD-Picture Card is pushed out.
2) Depending on the battery type and the level of charge in the batteries, the camera may run out of power without first
displaying a battery level warning. This is particularly likely to happen when batteries that have run out of charge
once are re-used.
In situation 2), immediately load new or fully charged replacement batteries.
◆ Power save function ◆
When this function is active, it turns off the LCD monitor (sleep mode) to reduce power consumption if
the camera is not used for 60 seconds (➡P.81). If the camera is then left unused for 2 or 5 minutes, the
power save function turns the camera off. To turn the camera back on, press the “POWER” button.
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TURNING ON AND OFF / SETTING THE DATE AND TIME
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Press the “POWER” button to turn the camera on.
When turning the camera on, the viewfinder lamp
lights green.
Press the “POWER” button again to turn the
camera off.
The lens moves when the camera is in “q ”
Photography mode. Take care not to obstruct the
lens.
Obstructing the lens will cause damage and
“8 ” or “9 ” will appear.
Take care also not to get fingerprints on the
camera lens as this will result in impaired image
quality in your shots.
When using the camera for the first time after
purchasing, the date and time are cleared. Press
the “MENU/OK” button to set the date and time.
●! If the message (see figure at left) does not appear, refer to
“Correcting the date and time” (➡P.15) and check and correct
the date and time settings.
●! The message also appears when the camera battery has
been removed and the camera has been left for a long
period.
●! To set the date and time later, press the “BACK (DISP)”
●! If you do not set the date and time, this message will appear
button.
each time you turn the camera on.
1Press “d” or “c” to select Year, Month, Day,
Hour or Minute.
2 Press “a” or “b” to correct the setting.
●! Holding down “a” or “b” changes the numbers continuously.
●! When the time displayed passes “12:00”, the AM/PM setting
changes.
Once you have set the date and time, press the
“MENU/OK” button. Pressing the “MENU/OK”
button changes the camera to Photography or
Playback mode.
●! At the time of purchase and after leaving the camera for a
long period with the battery removed, settings such as the
date and time are cleared. Once the AC power adapter has
been connected or the battery has been installed for 30
minutes or more, the camera settings will be retained for
roughly 3 hours even if both sources of power are removed.
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DATE/TIME NOT SET
DATE/TIME NOT SET
SETSET
NONO
DATE/TIME
DATE/TIME
YYYY.MM.DD
YYYY.MM.DD
20042004 1 . 1
1 . 1
12 : 00 AM
12 : 00 AM
SETSET
CANCEL
CANCEL
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02
DATE/TIME
DATE/TIME
YYYY.MM.DD
YYYY.MM.DD
2004 . 9 . 24
2004 . 9 . 24
10 : 0000 AM
10 :
AM
SETSET
CANSEL
CANSEL
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CORRECTING THE DATE AND TIME / CHANGING THE DATE ORDER
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1Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the
menu on the LCD monitor.
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2 Press “d” or “c” to select “F” OPTION and
then press “a” or “b” to select “SET-UP”.
3 Press the “MENU/OK” button.
OPTION
OPTION
SET−UP
SET−UP
LCDLCD
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3
SET−UP
SET−UP
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BEEPBEEP
SHUTTER
SHUTTER
DATE/TIME
DATE/TIME
TIME DIFFERENCE
TIME DIFFERENCE
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SETSET
:SET:SET
SETSET
CANCEL
CANCEL
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02
DATE/TIME
DATE/TIME
YYYY.MM.DD
YYYY.MM.DD
20042004 9 . 24
9 . 24
10 : 00 AM
10 : 00 AM
SETSET
CANCEL
CANCEL
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03
DATE/TIME
DATE/TIME
MM/DD/YYYY
MM/DD/YYYY
9 / 24 / 2004
9 / 24 / 2004
10 : 00 AM
10 : 00 AM
SETSET
CANCEL
CANCEL
01 02
03
1Press “d” or “c” to move to option 2 and then
press “a” or “b” to select “DATE/TIME”.
2 Press “c”.
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Correcting the date and time
1Press “d” or “c” to select Year, Month, Day,
Hour or Minute.
2 Press “a” or “b” to correct the setting.
3Always press the “MENU/OK” button after the
settings are completed.
●! Holding down “a” or “b” changes the numbers continuously.
●! When the time displayed passes “12:00”, the AM/PM setting
changes.
Changing the date order
1 Press “d” or “c” to select the date order.
2Press “a” or “b” to set the order. Refer to the
table below for details of the settings.
3Always press the “MENU/OK” button after the
settings are completed.
Date order
YYYY.MM.DD
MM/DD/YYYY
DD.MM.YYYY
Explanation
Displays the date in the “year. month. day”
format.
Displays the date in the “month / day / year”
format.
Displays the date in the “day. month. year”
format.
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