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FujiFilm F601 Digital Camera User Manual

1. C we Aij ne oe batch operations Fel 4 Videoconferencing PictureHello is not Nee supported on Macintosh computers FinePixOD Abun D The PC Camera function cannot be used on Mac OS X including the Classic environment Use a Mac Ee You can r pM ae CD ROM OS version between 8 6 and 9 2 Biens Meena Y0u can check the image f key peo Seng Software for FinePix EX Software Quick Start Guide Eiuewo i ple details and perform simple f 6 ee processing aia Basic Information 4 ID amp Comment A Sh add caption crop etc j j i j Use this area to check and compare the photography settings 102 103 CONNECTING AT DSC MODE IMAGE DISPLAY AUTO POWER OFF USB MODE Load a SmartMedia containing photographed images into your camera Plug the AC power adapter connector into the DC IN 5V socket on the camera and then plug the adapter itself into the main power outlet Press the POWER button to switch the camera on Set the USB MODE setting in the SET UP menu to DSC P 96 97 Press the POWER button to switch the 104 camera off Switch your PC on Use the special FinePix F601 ZOOM USB cable to connect the camera to your computer Switch the camera on If you are using a Windows PC the driver settings are specified automatically when installation is completed No further action is required If you
2. Set the Mode switch to PI Press the MENU OK button to view the menu screen Use A to select ll ERASE Press the MENU Ok button 82 BACK ERASE O O 00O O Returns to the previous menu without erasing any images FRAME ALL FRAMES FRAME FORMAT Erase only the selected file ALL FRAMES Formatting erases all the files Copy any files that you want to keep to your PC beforehand FORMAT 4 Use A and Y to select the menu item Formatting erases all the files Press MENU OK button to confirm your The SmartMedia is initialized for use selection in the camera Copy any files that you want to keep to your PC beforehand Continued over page 83 PLAYBACK MENU TT ERASING SINGLE ALL FRAMES FORMATTING FRAME 100 0009 ERASE OK Use lt 4 and gt to select the file to be erased Press the MENU Ok button to erase the currently displayed file To erase another image repeat steps and When you have finished erasing images press the BACK button ALL FRAMES TT ALL FRAMES 100 0009 ERASE ALL OK Pressing the MENU OkK button erases all the files If the CDPOF SPECIFIED ERASE OK DPOF SPECIFIED ERASE ALL OK message appears press the MENU OK button once more to erase the image FORMAT 100 0009 FORMAT OK Pressing the MENU OkK but
3. AUTO POWER OFF SET UP IMAGE DISPLAY AUTO POWER OFF USB MODE LCD BRIGHTNESS LOW OK BACK Once you enable this function the monitor is temporarily switched off to reduce power consumption Sleep mode if the camera is not used for about 30 seconds If the camera is then left unused for a further time 2 or 5 minutes it is automatically switched off Use this function when you want to get the maximum possible running time from the battery D Auto Power Off is disabled when the camera is connected to a USB port The Sleep function does not operate when the LCD monitor is switched off or when the camera is in Setup or Playback mode However if the camera controls are not used for some time 2 minutes or 5 minutes the camera automatically switches off When the camera is in sleep mode pressing the shutter button down halfway brings the camera back to full operational mode This is a useful feature as it allows you to take pictures more quickly than switching the camera off and then on again D Operation can also be restored by pressing buttons other than the shutter button BRIGHTNESS 40000000 P When you select the LCD BRIGHTNESS or VOLUME menu option an adjustment bar appears on the LCD monitor LCD MONITOR BRIGHTNESS VOLUME Use lt 4 or B to adjust the LCD monitor brightness or speaker volume Press the MENU Ok button to confirm the adjustment
4. Slide the battery cover out to open it 7 When you ve finished shooting and you Push the SmartMedia firmly into the When you ve finished shooting and Hold the battery so that the indicator are want to remove or replace the battery SmartMedia slot as far as it will go want to remove or replace the aligned and then slide it into the camera Open the battery cover and press the battery Close the battery cover renal evel aee e cranes Press on the part near the indicator until the lock release button to release the lock with your fingertips and pull it out Dif you open the battery cover while the camera is switched on the camera automatically switches off to protect the data on the SmartMedia D The SmartMedia will not slide fully into the slot if it is inserted facing the wrong way Be careful not to apply undue force to the SmartMedia To protect the SmartMedia always store it in the special anti static case battery lock catch locks the battery into place D Do not apply excessive force to the battery cover Never open the battery cover while the NA camera is still switched on This could AS damage the SmartMedia or corrupt the 42 _ image files on the SmartMedia D Always switch the camera off when replacing the battery CHARGING THE BATTERY Check that the camera is switched off Plug the AC power adapter connector into the DC IN 5V socket on the camera and then plug the
5. USB Interface Set 1 e CD ROM Software for FinePix EX 1 e FinePix F601 ZOOM Special USB cable with Noise Suppression core 1 e Software Quick Start Guide 1 Owner s Manual this manual 1 Nomenclature Refer to the pages in parentheses for information on using the camera features Mode dial Audio recording P 45 Movie Video P 42 Flash P 56 Lens Lens Cover Viewfinder window Auto P 22 Scene Position P 39 Manual P 41 Battery compartment P 12 P 13 is slot P 13 E Shutter button _ 3 Flash control sensor J Microphone a Strap mount 7 l Battery cover P 12 13 Battery lock release button P 12 Multifunction AV aP and MENU Ok button P 20 4 OPEN Flash pop up button P 56 BACK button Viewfinder P 24 ZDW I Viewfinder lamp Mode switch 2 Photography mode O o P 22 S gt Playback mode P 32 Attaching the strap P 26 N 5 Power button P 15 L p Mode indicators DISP button P 22 31 3 O LCD monitor Connection socket eg Connection socket cover Ay P 104 106 l SE DC IN 5V Power input socket pra 4 Tripod mount Speaker P 101 10 Nomenclature sample display Example of LCD Monitor Text Display Shooting yuna bal Sensitivity VWnite balance Only displayed for 800 or 1600 EV Exposure compensation _ mage q
6. Additional DPOF settings cannot be specified 100 0009 RESET DPOF OK TOK BACK If you select a frame for which DPOF settings have already been specified the RESET DPOF OK message appears Pressing the MENU OK button erases all the DPOF settings already specified You must then specify the DPOF settings again Press the BACK button to leave the previous settings unchanged D During playback check that the icon is displayed for the previous settings SETTING THE FILE SIZE Still Image Menu Press the MENU Ok button to view the menu screen Select QUALITY Press the MENU Ok button Use A 1 or Y B4 to change the file size setting and lt 4 or gt to change the quality setting Press the MENU Ok button to confirm the setting 93 SETTING THE FILE SIZE Movie Menu UALITY Press the MENU OkK button to display the menu screen Select QUALITY Press the MENU Ok button Use A and Y to change the quality setting Press MENU OK button to confirm your selection E Still image quality settings You can choose any combination of 4 file sizes and 3 image quality settings Use the table below as a guide to the best settings for your shots Select FINE for better image quality and BASIC to increase the number of available shots
7. FUJIFILM digital Tools for the imagination DIGITAL CAMERA FinePix F 601 Zoom P Getting Ready i 7 Basic Photography Advanced Features 3 Photography Advanced Features Playback PC Connection 6 This manual will show you how to use your FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA E OWNER S MANUAL FinePix F601 ZOOM correctly Please follow the instructions carefully BL001 19 200 1 Warning To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose the unit to rain or moisture CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL The graphical symbols are located on the bottom of the case This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons A N This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance For customers in the U S A 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 includin
8. GM photography mode Change the white balance setting when you want to take a picture with the white balance fixed for the surroundings and lighting when the picture is taken In Auto mode the correct white balance may not be obtained for subjects such as close ups of people s faces and shots taken under a special light source In such situations select the correct white balance for the light source See P 129 for information on the white balance AUTO Automatic adjustment Shooting to show the ambience of the light source 3 Shooting outdoors in fine weather Shooting in shade Shooting under Daylight fluorescent lamps Shooting under Warm White fluorescent lamps Shooting under Cool White fluorescent lamps Shooting in incandescent light io i ofl The white balance setting unless it is a Custom White Balance setting is ignored when you use the flash To achieve the desired effect in your shot press the flash back down to suppress flash operation P 59 71 12 PHOTOGRAPHY MENU KX SENSITIVITY This mode can be selected in the GM photography mode Use this setting when you want to take bright pictures indoors without using a flash or when you want to use a fast shutter speed to prevent camera shake etc Settings 160 200 standard 400 800 1600 D Higher sensitivity ISO values are better suited to shooting in dark conditions b
9. In most cases the NORMAL setting provides more than adequate image quality EM 2048 x 1536 menso For printing the whole image at A4 size or printing a part of the image at A5 or A6 size For printing the whole image at A5 size or 4 printing a part of the image at A6 size For printing at A6 size For use via the Internet as an E mail attachment etc E Movie quality settings You can select 2 levels of quality For better image quality select VGA and for longer photography time select QVGA E Movie size VGA 640 x 480 QVGA 320 x 240 95 USING THE SET UP MENU SET UP IMAGE DISPLAY AUTO POWER OFF USB MODE Press the MENU OK button to display the menu screen Select Si SET UP Press the MENU Ok button Use A and Y to select the menu option Use lt and B to change the setting Once you have changed the setting press the MENU OK button D For the LCD BRIGHTNESS VOLUME DATE TIME and RESET ALL settings press B to switch to the 96 This screen shows the photography menu settings screen E SET UP Menu Options Use this option to specify whether the Preview screen the IMAGE DISPLAY a rl rae OFF photographed image is displayed after you take a shot See P 98 for details Use this option to specify whether the camera s power AUTO POWER OFF 2MIN 5MIN OFF 2M
10. PC card slot PC Card Adapter USB IEEE1394 Personal Computer commercially available RL Image Memory Card Reader USB Digital Photo Print image Memory igital Photo Printer Card Reader 110 Accessories Guide gt The optional accessories sold separately can make taking pictures with the FinePix F601 ZOOM even easier For information on how to attach and use the accessories refer to the instructions provided with the accessory used Visit the FUJIFILM web site for the latest information on camera accessories http home fujifilm com products digital index html SmartMedia These are SmartMedia cards sold separately Use the 9 types listed below eMG 4S 4MB 3 3V MG 8S_ 8MB 3 3V MG 16S 16MB 3 3V MG 32S 32MB 3 3V MG 64S 64MB 3 3V Some 3 3V SmartMedia are labelled as 3V cards MG 16SW 16MB 3 3V ID MG 32SW 32MB 3 3V ID MG 64SW 64MB 3 3V ID MG 128SW 128MB 3 3V ID SmartMedia with ID are labelled as ID cards BC 60 Battery Charger Quickly charges the rechargeable battery The BC 60 reduces charging time to approximately 2 hours for the NP 60 NP 60 Rechargeable Battery Lithium ion slimline rechargeable battery AC 5VH AC 5VHS AC Power Adapter Use the AC 5VH AC 5VHS when you want to take pictures or play back images for long periods or when the FinePix F601 ZOOM is connected to a personal computer The shape of the AC power adapter the pl
11. The SmartMedia is fully recorded Erase some images or use a SmartMedia that has ample free space PROTECTED CARD The SmartMedia is write protected Use a SmartMedia that is not write protected 119 Warning Displays Warning Displayed Explanation e An attempt was made to playback a frame not recorded on this camera e The SmartMedia contact area is soiled READ ERROR e Camera fault e You attempted to play a movie with a recording time longer than 20 seconds e You attempted to play back an audio file recorded on a FinePix 50i The frame number has reached 999 9999 e The data could not be recorded due to a SmartMedia error or a connection error between the SmartMedia and camera e The photographed image cannot be recorded as it is too large to fit in the available space on the SmartMedia IWRITE ERROR e Images cannot be played back e Wipe the contact area on the SmartMedia with a soft dry cloth It may be necessary to format the SmartMedia e Contact your FUJIFILM dealer e You cannot play back movies that are more than 20 seconds long e Audio files cannot be played back Take the shot using a formatted SmartMedia e Re insert the SmartMedia or switch the camera off and then on again e Use a new SmartMedia Warning Displayed AE Outside the AE continuous range The shot can be taken but the exposure will not be correct AF The AF auto focus cannot work effectively
12. Zoom bar display Digital zoom Optical zoom The position of the m on the zoom bar indicates the current zoom setting f the m is above the dividing line the digital zoom is being used If it is below the line the optical zoom is being used Press A or Y to move the m up and down When you switch between digital zoom and optical zoom the m stops moving briefly Press the button for the same direction again to start the m moving and switch the zoom setting D If the image goes out of focus when you use the zoom press the shutter button down halfway to refocus The optical zoom is equivalent to approximately 36 mm 108 mm on a 35 mm camera FRAMING GUIDELINE FUNCTION LCD monitor ON Framing Guideline displayed LCD monitor OFF The photography mode can be set to MD 2 or QM The mode shown on the LCD monitor switches each time you press the DISP button Press the DISP button to display the framing guideline D The framing guideline is not recorded on the image The lines in the scene frame roughly divide the recorded pixels into three equal parts horizontally and vertically When the image is printed the resulting print may be shifted slightly from the scene frame Use this frame when you want to position your main subject in the center of the frame or when you want to align your shot with the horizon This feature provides a clear
13. e f the image is too dark take the picture at a distance of around 2 m 6 6 ft from the subject e Use AF lock to take the picture DPOF FILE ERROR FOCUS ERROR Prints were specified for more than 1000 frames in the DPOF frame settings Camera malfunction or fault The maximum number of frames for which prints can be specified on the same SmartMedia is 999 Copy the images for which you want to order prints onto another SmartMedia and then specify the DPOF settings e Switch the camera on again taking care not to touch the lens e Switch the camera off and on again e The voice memo file is faulty e Camera fault ISERROR e The voice memo cannot be played back e Contact your FUJIFILM dealer There is a strong likelihood of camera shake because the shutter speed is slow ym Use flash photography However a tripod should be used for some scenes and modes A protected frame was erased I PROTECTED FRAME 120 Protected files cannot be erased Unprotect the frame using the camera on which the protection was first applied ILENS COVER INDEX FULL The lens cover is faulty e You specified more than 256 audio index markers e You tried to set an audio index marker in a file recorded on a camera that does not support audio indexing e Switch the camera on again taking care not to touch the lens e Switch the camera off and on again e Delete some unwanted audio index m
14. mSmartMedia The SmartMedia card supplied with your FinePix F601 ZOOM camera is a new image recording medium developed especially for use in digital cameras Each SmartMedia card contains a built in semiconductor memory chip NAND flash memory which is used for storing digital image data Because the data is stored electronically the stored image data can be erased from the card and new data recorded SmartMedia with IDs The SmartMedia ID is a SmartMedia that has an individually assigned identification number SmartMedia ID cards can be used with devices that use ID numbers for copyright protection or other purposes This camera accepts SmartMedia ID cards in the same way as conventional SmartMedia cards Storing Data In the situations listed below recorded data may be erased destroyed Please note that Fuji Photo Film Co Ltd accepts no responsibility whatsoever for the loss destruction of recorded data When the SmartMedia is used incorrectly by the owner or a third party When the SmartMedia is exposed to static electricity or electrical noise When the battery cover is opened or the SmartMedia removed and the camera is then switched off during data recording during data erasing SmartMedia formatting or during frame advance when images are being played back Back up important data onto another medium MO disk floppy disk hard disk etc MNotes on Handling SmartMedia Take care to hold the SmartMedia
15. 47 48 PHOTOGRAPHY MENU OPERATION E Important procedures used in all menus ae F wa N We Press the MENU OK button to display the menu screen Use the multifunction button to select a menu option Press the MENU Ok button OICE MEMO Use A and Y to select the setting Press MENU OK button to confirm your selection Selecting Menus Menu option selection is based on clockwise rotation The examples in figure below show the factory default menu options set at shipment gt Right Left lt To go from to amp press Y To go from W to press A To go from to press lt 4 To go from to press b gt To go from to press P To go from to W press Y To go from amp to press lt A To go from to press A D Hold down the A V lt or gt buttons to scroll continuously through the selected menu options Moving backwards through the menu You can also move in the opposite directions to those shown in J 49 PHOTOGRAPHY MENU OPTIONS T Auto Scene Position menu E S amp S Movie menu E M Manual menu SET UP P 96 Voice memo P 52 EV gt P 69 xExposure compensation b PR Switching Pages Self timer P 54 Switening Fages Sensitivity P 72
16. Approx 0 2 m to 4 7 m 7 8 in to 15 4 ft Telephoto Approx 0 2mto3m 7 8 in to 9 8 ft on the LCD monitor while you are using the flash Dif the photography mode is MD use the Auto Flash mode D When you pop the flash up the image shown on the screen may disappear and the screen may go dark because the flash is charging In this event the viewfinder lamp flashes orange Dif you use the flash in very dusty environments or P when it is snowing the flash may reflect off Depending on the photography mode and setting snowflakes or floating dust particles so that they the flash mode may be automatically set to appear as glowing white dots on your image Suppressed Flash E ha E A A4 Auto Flash Mode Red Eye Reduction Use this mode for ordinary photography The Use this mode to ensure that the subject s eyes flash fires automatically as required by the appear natural when photographing people in shooting conditions low light conditions The flash fires a pre flash just before the picture is taken and then fires again to take the actual picture Red Eye Effect When you use the flash to photograph people in low light conditions their eyes sometimes appear red in the picture This is caused by the light of the flash reflecting off the inside of the eye Use Red Eye Reduction flash to effectively minimize the likelihood of the red eye effect Take the following measures also to make R
17. Movie P 42 _ lo f A i Auto P 22 ae O a D _ s N Scene Position gt P 39 d In the scene position you can select the mode best suited to 5 photography scenes See P 40 for details Se SZ ED DISP POWER Om Manual P 41 The mode indicator for the selected photography mode lights 39 40 SCENE POSITION Portrait Use this mode for shots of people Portrait mode provides soft tone images with natural skin colors When using the flash Auto Flash Red Eye Reduction Forced Flash Slow Synchro A Landscape Use this mode for daytime shots of scenery Landscape mode provides crisp clear shots of buildings mountains and other scenery When using the flash The Flash mode is automatically set to Suppressed Flash This setting cannot be changed Sports Use this mode for moving objects Shutter Takes pictures using fast shutter speeds When using the flash Auto Flash or Forced Flash only C Night Scene Use this mode for shots taken in the evening or at night Shutter Slow shutter speed mode with speeds as slow as 3 seconds When using the flash Slow Synchro Red Eye Reduction Slow Synchro only 40 frame continuous shooting Use this mode for continuous shooting without limiting the photographic scenes No of continuous shots Up to 40 Quality setting Automatically set to MM 1280 x 960 NORMAL and FINE can also be sel
18. PLAYBACK MENU a DPOF SET FRAME DATE ON DATE OFF 100 0009 TOTAL 033 Set the Mode switch to PJ ae SET Press the MENU Ok button to display the PX PX ZN lt menu screen lt gt AE OK NAR BAC K Javea Use lt 4 to select DPOF Use A and Y to select DATE ON or Use lt q or P n e the frame for which Pr he MENU OK button DATE OFP you want to specity settings Opies a P Use A 81 or Y M4 to select the setting for Press the MENU OK button ae the frame to be printed The selected setting IS then valid for all frames To specify more DPOF settings repeat steps D with DPOF settings and Do not press the MENU OK button until you have finished specifying all the DPOF settings for your images D DPOF settings cannot be specified for movies D TOTAL shows the total number of frames for which 90 prints have been ordered 91 ix DPOF SET FRAME Al m When you have finished specifying the DPOF settings always press the MENU OK button to confirm the settings If you press the BACK button no DPOF settings are specified You can only specify one print per frame in the DPOF settings Note also that you can specify prints for up to 999 frames on the same SmartMedia Pressing the MENU OkK button confirms all the settings Note that you cannot change 92 the settings later
19. e You are using the camera in extremely cold conditions e The terminals are soiled e The battery is flat Load a new fully charged battery e Put the battery in your pocket or another warm place to heat it and then load it into the camera just before you take a picture e Wipe the battery terminals with a clean dry cloth e Load a new fully charged battery No photograph is taken when the shutter button is pressed e No SmartMedia is loaded e The SmartMedia is fully recorded e The SmartMedia is write protected e The SmartMedia is not formatted e The SmartMedia contact area is soiled e Load a SmartMedia e Insert a new SmartMedia or erase some unwanted frames e Remove the write protection e Format the SmartMedia e Wipe the SmartMedia contact area with a Clean dry cloth Troubleshooting No photograph is taken when the shutter button is pressed can t set voice memo e The SmartMedia is damaged e The Auto Power Off function has switched the camera off e The battery is exhausted e Continuous shooting is selected e Scene position 40 frame continuous shooting is selected e Load a new SmartMedia e Switch the camera on e Load a new fully charged battery e Set continuous shooting to OFF e Change the Scene Position setting or the Photography mode can t set the self timer can t use the flash to take pictures can only select Suppressed Flash flas
20. 4 OPEN button to make the flash pop up D If a COCARD ERROR CT WAITE ERROR CI READ ERROR or CI CARD NOT INITIALIZED message appears see P 119 120 Dif the photography mode is M use the Auto Flash mode When the flash is popped up or you are using the flash to take pictures you may see the video image disappear and the screen go dark as the flash charges The viewfinder lamp flashes orange while the flash is charging Dif you use the flash in very dusty environments or when it is snowing the flash may reflect off snowflakes or floating dust particles so that they appear as glowing white dots on your image Loop the strap over your wrist brace your elbows firmly against your body and hold the camera with both hands Be careful to ensure that the lens microphone and flash control sensor are not obscured by your hands or the camera strap D For subjects closer than 60 cm 2 ft use Macro photography P 62 D To minimize power consumption you should use the viewfinder switch the LCD monitor off to take pictures The camera may not be able to take successful pictures if your fingers or the strap are in the way Check that the lens is clean If it is dirty clean the lens as described on P 113 MEE Zoom bar To zoom in on the subject press A ATELE To zoom out press Y WIDE A zoom bar appears on the LCD monit
21. Voice memo is selected e Scene position 40 frame continuous shooting is selected e Set voice memo to OFF e Change the Scene Position setting or the Photography mode can t select Macro mode can t select the focusing mode The Landscape Sports or Night Scene Position setting is selected The Photography mode is set to Auto Change the Scene Position setting or the Photography mode Set the Photography mode to Manual can t select the AF AREA focusing mode can t set the Brightness exposure compensation Scene Position is selected Shutter priority Auto or Manual exposure mode is selected in the Photography menu Set the Photography mode to Manual Set the Photography menu mode to Program Auto or Aperture priority Auto With the Quality set to 1 can only select NORMAL or FINE With the Quality set to I0 can only select NORMAL Scene position 40 frame continuous shooting is selected The sensitivity is set to 800 or 1600 high sensitivity photography in the Photography menu Change the Scene Position setting or the Photography mode In the Photography menu set the sensitivity to 400 or less The photographed image is dark even though used the flash The image is blurred e The subject is too far away e Your finger was covering the flash flash control sensor e The
22. ZOOM or movie files recorded on a 3 3 volt SmartMedia using a FUJIFILM digital camera 75 PLAYING BACK VOICE MEMOS 100 0009 Tw Jey 2 14 2002 12 00 AM Set the Mode switch to PI Use lt 4 or B to select an image file that has a voice memo 4 DUS v ZS Press Y A to play the voice memo The LCD monitor shows the playback time and a playback progress bar You cannot play back voice memos using multi frame playback Use the DISP button to revert to normal playback D Take care not to block the speaker D if the sound is difficult to hear adjust the volume 76 The icon is displayed P96 101 E Playing back voice memos SS cont esto Playback The voice memo automatically stops when playback ends Pauses the voice memo during playback Pause Resume Press this button again to resume playback Stops playback Press lt Q or B while voice memo playback is stopped to go back to the previous file or advance to the next file respectively Stop Press these during playback to skip forwards or backwards Fast forward Rewind through the voice memo o o o o o o Rewind Fast forward These buttons do not function while playback is paused Refer to the Software Quick Start Guide provided for information on playing back voice memos on your PC Compatible voice memo files The FinePix F601 ZOOM can play voice memo files rec
23. adapter itself into the main power outlet The self timer lamp lights red and battery charging begins When charging is completed the self timer lamp switches off A fully discharged battery takes roughly 5 hours to fully recharge at an ambient temperature of 14 21 C to 25 C 70 F to 77 F Using the AC Power Adapter Use the AC power adapter in situations when a loss of power will cause problems such as during file downloading via the USB connection Using the AC power adapter also allows you to take pictures and play back images without worrying about depleting the batteries Compatible AC power adapters AC 5VS AC 5VHS AC 5VH D Use only the FUJIFILM products listed above D See P 116 for notes on using the AC power adapter Ug Only connect or disconnect the AC power adapter when the camera is switched off Connecting or disconnecting the AC power adapter while the camera is switched on temporarily interrupts the power supply to the camera so that images or movies being shot at the time are not recorded Failing to switch the camera off first can also result in damage to the SmartMedia or malfunctions during PC connection Y Charging times increase at low temperatures D if the self timer lamp flashes during charging a charging error has occurred and the battery cannot be charged If this occurs see P 122 Switching the camera on during charging interrupts the charging D You can charge the battery mor
24. be Size 2400KB 1200KB 460KB 1300KB 590KB 620KB 320KB 130KB able to focus at all for the types of subject and situation listed below In such cases the image may be out of focus MG 4S 4MB Very shiny subjects such as a mirror or car body Subjects moving at high speed MG 8S 8MB Subjects photographed through glass When something other than your subject is close to the Subjects that do not reflect well such as hair or fur AF frame has contrasting areas of light and dark and MG 16S 16MB Subjects with no substance such as smoke or flames is either closer or further away than your subject as MG 32S 32MB When the subject is dark when you photograph someone against a background When there is very little contrast between the subject with strongly contrasting elements MG 64S 64MB and the background such as white walls or subjects dressed in ene Ae as the background i For subjects of this type use AF AE lock P 28 Moear ERME 2 D The number of available shots when the SmartMedia is formatted in the camera 27 USING AF AE LOCK In a shot with this type of composition the Move the camera slightly so that one of the subjects two people in this case are not in the subjects in the AF frame AF frame If the shot is taken at this point the subjects will not be in focus AF AE Lock On the FinePix F601 ZOOM when you press the shutter button down half way the focus and exposure settings a
25. cause an electric shock due to induced current from the lightning discharge Do not use the batteries except as specified Load the batteries with the_poles positioned as indicated by the and marks Do not heat modify or attempt to disassemble the batteries Do not drop or subject the batteries to impacts Do not attempt to recharge lithium or alkaline batteries Do not store the batteries with metallic products Any of these actions can cause the batteries to burst or leak and cause fire or injury as a result Use only the batteries or AC power adapter specified for use with this camera Do not use voltages other than the power supply voltage shown The use of other power sources can cause a fire If the battery leaks and fluid gets into your eyes or comes into contact with your skin or clothing this can cause injury or loss of eyesight Immediately flush the affected area thoroughly with clean water and seek medical treatment When discarding or storing batteries cover the battery terminals with insulation tape Contact with other metallic objects or batteries could cause the batteries to ignite or burst Do not use the charger to charge batteries other than those specified here The charger is designed for Fujifilm HR AA NiMH batteries Using the charger to charge conventional batteries or other types of rechargeable batteries can cause the batteries to leak fluid overheat or burst 131 13
26. ee eee ee rrr rrr ree 59 VIEWING YOUR IMAGES PLAYBACK 32 Be Pog ARI ceca ste Fast Forwarding Images E eee afore cae ae eevee ees 32 Pag asa ea een MULTI FRAME PLAYBACK aa ciara oiooa Celera E 33 MACRO CLOSE UP PHOTOGRAPHY 7 62 PLAYBACK ZOOM dha nhs em jn n aya AAA a aaa a A A AA aa AA 34 FOCUS MODE a a a 63 Saving Trimmed Images EEEE ETT 35 7 ERASING SINGLE FRAME E a ata eianasw ave span etapa 36 AF Autofocus AF AREA MF Manual focus 4 USING A TV MONITOR USING THE CRADLE 37 EXPOSURE MODE MODE creerse 66 Programed Auto Aperture priority Auto Shutter priority Auto e Manual exposure O PHOTOMETRY inaia aa E A 68 EV EXPOSURE COMPENSATION 69 4 FLASH FLASH BRIGHTNESS ADJUSTMENT oan Kaas mraladee stare E a eara 70 W WHITE BALANCE SELECTING THE LIGHT SOURCE gt 71 SENSITIVITY eee er re ee eee eer re 72 LS SHARPNESS TIa emu O E E asain 73 PLAYING BACK MOVIES VIDEO 11 74 PLAYING BACK VOICE MEMOS serere 76 PLAYING BACK AUDIO RECORDINGS e 78 Setting Audio Index Markers PUEA Da A A 80 Removing Audio Index Markers eeeeececeee 80 PLAYBACK MENU mM ERASING SINGLE ALL FRAMES FORMATTING veverereee 82 VOICE MEMO DURING PLAYBACK 86 du HOW TO SPECIFY PRINT OPTIONS DPOF 89 mh DPOF SET FRAME eee er ee 90 GT SETTING THE FILE SIZE srsssssssssssssssssssssssnns 93 USING THE SET UP MENU cecessreetsreeteteeeee 96 E SE
27. lens is dirty e You photographed scenery with Macro mode selected e You took a close up shot without selecting Macro mode e Move to within the effective flash range before taking the shot e Hold the camera correctly e Clean the lens e Cancel Macro mode e Select Macro mode Troubleshooting The image is blurred e You are shooting a subject that is not suited to autofocusing e Use AF AE lock to take the shot There is speckling on the image The camera does not emit any sound The shot was taken with a slow shutter speed long exposure in a high temperature environment e The camera volume is set too low eThe microphone was blocked during shooting recording e There is something covering the speaker during playback This is a characteristic of CCDs and does not indicate a camera fault e Adjust the volume e Take care not to block the microphone during shooting recording e Ensure that the speaker is uncovered Frame erase does not erase the frame The ERASE ALL function does not erase all the frames e DPOF settings are specified for some frames e Some frames may be protected e Cancel the DPOF settings and try again P 90 e Unprotect frames using the camera on which the protection was first applied can t format the SmartMedia When the camera is connected to a personal computer PC the shot image appears on the camera s LCD monitor The SmartMedia
28. nearest audio index marker If no audio index marker is specified this skips to the end or beginning x These buttons function in the same way when playback is paused Fast forward Rewind Rewind Fast forward x Refer to the Software Quick Start Guide provided for information on playing back audio recordings on your PC Compatible audio files The FinePix F601 ZOOM can play audio files recorded on a FinePix F601 ZOOM and audio files recorded on a 3 3V SmartMedia using a FUJIFILM digital camera Note that voice files recorded on a FinePix 50i cannot be played back on this camera 19 PLAYING BACK AUDIO RECORDINGS Setting Audio Index Markers PLAYBACK Js 0 10 00 a NUSE V INN During playback press the MENU OK button to set an audio index marker The H icon appears on the LCD monitor D Audio index markers can be set at up to 256 locations in an audio file at intervals as short as 1 second 80 This function can only be used by this camera Removing Audio Index Markers A NUSE v JIN Press W 4 during playback to pause the recording Press lt 4 or gt briefly to skip to the audio index marker you want to remove Press the BACK button to remove the audio index marker D An audio index marker is only removed when the f icon is displayed while playback is paused 81 PLAYBACK MENU TT ERASING SINGLE ALL FRAMES FORMATTING
29. the Software Quick Start Guide booklet and complete the required PC setup procedures Then reconnect the camera to your PC 6 105 106 SET UP IMAGE DISPLAY AUTO POWER OFF USB MODE Plug the AC power adapter connector into the DC IN 5V socket on the camera and then plug the adapter itself into the main power outlet Press the POWER button to switch the camera on Set the USB MODE setting in the SET UP menu to PC CAM P 96 97 Press the POWER button to switch the camera off CONNECTING AT PC CAMERA MODE Switch your PC on Use the special FinePix F601 ZOOM USB cable to connect the camera to your computer Switch the camera on If you are using a Windows PC proceed as follows when installation is completed Windows 98 98 SE Me 2000 The driver settings are specified automatically No further action is required Windows XP When the confirmation dialog box appears click the Continue button If your PC fails to recognize the camera refer to the Software Quick Start Guide Always use the prescribed procedure when disconnecting or switching off the camera P 108 D Take care to ensure that the special FinePix F601 ZOOM USB cable is connected the correct way around and that the plugs are pushed fully into the connection sockets Camera Operation e The viewfinder lamp alternately blinks green and orange while the camera is comm
30. the hospital or aircraft For details please check with the applicable regulations E 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 E Trademark Information IBM PC AT is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corp of the U S A iMac and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc Windows is a registered trademark of the Microsoft Corporation of the U S registered in the U S A and other countries Windows is an abbreviated term referring to the Microsoft Windows Operating System SmartMedia is a trademark of Toshiba Corporation Other company or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective companies E 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 Camera Features and Accessories Camera Features 3 1 million effective pixels 2832 x 2128 6 03 million recorded pixels Built in 3x zoom lens with a low dispersion aspherical lens for superb optical performance Compact and lightweight aluminum magnesium alloy body Quick responsive operation with
31. to stop recording SHUTTER DAK Fully depressing the shutter button starts audio recording During recording the viewfinder lamp glows Orange and counters on the LCD monitor D Even if you press the shutter button to end audio shows the elapsed time and the remaining recording immediately after recording starts time approximately 1 second of sound will be recorded Other camera models may display the D You do not need to hold down the shutter button CTREADERROR message and be unable to D Once the remaining time runs out audio recording automatically stops play back the recording Audio Indexing This function lets you set index markers ff in an audio recording so that you can quickly return to key parts of a recorded conversation during audio recording playback You can set audio index markers at up to 256 locations in an audio recording at intervals as short as 1 second You can set audio index markers continuously at intervals as short as 1 second Dif you attempt to set more than the permitted maximum number of audio index markers the CTINDEX FULL message appears and the setting is rejected You can also set and remove audio index markers during audio recording playback P 80 D This function can only be used by this camera DE RECORDING 0 10 33 SHUTTER DAK If you press W during recording a voice index is set and the ti icon appears on the screen
32. 2 cables and cause a fire or electric shock Safety Notes When charging ends unplug the charger from the power socket Leaving the charger plugged into the power socket can cause a fire Do not use this camera in locations severely affected by oil fumes steam humidity or dust This can cause a fire or electric shock Do not leave this camera in places subject to extremely high temperatures Do not leave the camera in locations such as a sealed vehicle or in direct sunlight This can cause a fire Keep out of the reach of small children This product could cause injury in the hands of a child Do not place heavy objects on the camera This can cause the heavy object to tip over or fall and cause injury Do not move the camera while the AC power adapter is still connected Do not pull on the connection cord to disconnect the AC power adapter This can damage the power cord or Do not cover or wrap the camera or the AC power adapter in a cloth or quilt This can cause heat to build up and distort the casing or cause a fire When you are cleaning the camera or you do not plan to use the camera for an extended period remove the battery and disconnect and unplug the AC power adapter Failure to do so can cause a fire or electric shock Using a flash too close to a person s eyes may temporarily affect the eyesight Take particular care when photographing infants and young children Request regular inte
33. 2 second startup and as little as 1 second between shots Auto focus with macro function manual focus also available Automatic shooting modes that can be tailored to subjects in different photography conditions Shutter priority AE Aperture priority AE and Manual exposure functions High sensitivity photography 1M mode only Convenient preview function for quickly checking of your shots The 6 6x Honeycom zoom lens makes the most of the Super CCD Honeycom features 3x optical zoom coupled with a superbly smooth multi level digital zoom function offering up to 2 2x zooming at megapixel resolutions Playback zoom function up to 18x Continuous shooting function Movie shooting function 640 x 480 320 x 240 pixels with sound Voice Memo function for easy photography information recording Audio Recording function 1 5 inches 110 000 pixels low temperature polysilicon TFT LCD monitor Recharge or connect to your PC simply by placing the FinePix F601 ZOOM in its cradle sold separately Easy high speed image file transfer via the USB connection Conforms to the new standard for digital camera file system Design rule for Camera File System Accessories SmartMedia 16MB 3 3V 1 Supplied with e Anti static case 1 e Index label 1 n l Strap 1 AC 5VS AC 5VHS AC Power Adapter 1 SSS Approx 2 m 6 6 ft connection cord NP 60 Rechargeable Battery 1 Soft case included
34. D Movies cannot be played back using multi frame playback Use the DISP button to revert to normal playback 74 _ Indicated by the yim icon A MOSE v JK Press Y to play the movie The LCD monitor shows the playback time and a playback progress bar D Take care not to block the speaker Dif the sound is difficult to hear adjust the volume P 96 101 Dif the subject of the movie is very bright white streaks may appear on the image during playback This is normal and is not a fault E Playing back movies Lo ees Control Description Playback The movie automatically stops when playback ends Pauses the movie during playback Pause Resume Press this button again to resume playback Stops playback Stop REND Press lt or gt while movie playback is stopped to go back G to the previous file or advance to the next file respectively Press these during playback to skip forwards or backwards Fast forward Rewind through the movie Rewind Fast forward lt wens gt e Each time you press lt or B when the movie is paused 4 s the movie advances or goes back one frame When paused e Hold down the button to move through the frames quickly Skip playback x Refer to the Software Quick Start Guide provided for information on playing back movies on your PC Compatible movie files This camera can play back movie files shot on a FinePix F601
35. For customers in Canada CAUTION This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Please read the Safety Notes P 130 and make sure you understand them before using the camera J3 Contents 3 Advanced Features Photography SELECTING THE PHOTOGRAPHY MODE 38 J Q SCENE POSITION A E EEE T 39 1 Getting Read Portrait e A Landscape amp Sports SIND mae aay C Night Scene u 40 frame continuous shooting LOADING THE BATTERY AND SmartMedia 11 CMANUAL sxcindoutianinnctanamamiiaininaasontas 41 CHARGING THE BATTERY ettette 14 SP MOVIE VIDEO esvssssseeeeesssseseeeeeeensssneeee 42 Using the AC Power Adapter eetere 14 AUDIO RECORDING crcceeesscstteteetteeeteeeteees 45 SWITCHING ON AND OFF e Audio Indexing E ntneG wee mea a A Scae ece 47 SETTING THE DATE AND TIME e 15 PHOTOGRAPHY MENU OPERATION 48 2 Basic Photography PHOTOGRAPHY MENU OPTIONS 50 TE PHOTOGRAPHY MENU sae oa RS amp VOICE MEMO DURING SHOOTING 52 TAKING PICTURES AUTO MODE ee E Viewfinder Lamp Display 507er 26 A4 Auto Flash Mode eetere 57 Number of Available Frames Sy ye 2 Red E e Reduction aaa wie Ribvaewin PENE EENS wea dae a 57 CISING AF AE LOCK ssssssscsien veccteeatsentadeteseeeacieete 28 r orce Flash a r DIGITAL ZOOM iy rn soy ape a a O E T 30 s4 Slow Synchro re een ne ener 58 FRAMING GUIDELINE FUNCTION ee 31 Suppressed Flash
36. IN consumption is reduced and the camera is subsequently switched off automatically when it is not being used See P 100 for details USB MODE DSC PC CAM See P 102 for details Use this option to adjust the LCD monitor brightness See P 101 for details Use this option to adjust the volume See P 101 for details LCD BRIGHTNESS SET VOLUME SET BEEP Pp LOW HIGH OFF Sets the volume of the beep that sounds when the camera controls are used DATE TIME SET ENGLISH FRANCAIS LANGUAGE DEUTSCH Use this option to specify whether the LCD monitor is automatically LCD ON OFF switched ON or OFF when the Mode dial is set to 63 This resets all camera settings including the photography and playback menu settings other than the date and time to the RESET ALL factory default values set at shipment When you press gt a confirmation screen appears To proceed press the MENU OK button again Use this option to correct the date or time See P 15 for details Select English French or German as the language used for screen display ENGLISH 97 98 IMAGE DISPLAY SET UP IMAGE DISPLAY OFF AUTO POWER OFF USB MODE This setting allows you to specify whether the resulting image is displayed after you take a shot OFF The photographed image is automatically recorded without being displayed POSTVIEW The photographed image is displayed for about 2 seconds and is the
37. J To exit this procedure without changing the settings press the BACK button 101 ederim PC PERSONAL COMPUTER IN CONNECTION PC Connection describes how to set up a USB connection and provides an overview of the functions goons you new ways of using available using a USB connection Refer also to the Software Quick Start Guide booklet Ae FinePixViewer You will need Tt Ppa B Software Update Acrobat Reader to select this ae mo ees About FinePixViewer menu option The first time you connect the camera to your computer DSC Mass storage device Mode Automatic Save Slide Show Video conference Use this option to download the lates You must install all the software before This mode provides a simple way to read version of FinePixViewer connecting the camera to your computer images from a SmartMedia and store images on FinePix Refer also to the Software Quick Start Guide to a SmartMedia P 104 CD Album Maker booklet Helps you to organize your PC CAM camera Mode ECEE and record them FUJIFILM f Irkanti Pateh Edi aeii This function allows you to conduct Ey ee ee pa T J Indico F z UES videoconferencing sessions between PCs l Pe 7 i H Inerixviewer provides Dd connected to the Internet This function can also Sree pe e T be used to record video on a PC P 106 g menu options including amp FUJIFILM Software for FinePix
38. LCD monitor E SmartMedia standard shooting time SmartMedia MG 4S 4MB Approx 6sec Approx 16 sec MG 8S 8MB Approx 13sec Approx 33 sec MG 16S 16MB Approx 27 sec Approx 66 sec MG 32S 32MB Approx 55 sec Approx 135 sec MG 64S 64MB Approx 111 sec Approx 271 sec MG 128S 128MB Approx 223 sec Approx 544 sec The available shooting time when the SmartMedia is formatted in the camera 1005S STANDBY e Zoom bar Use A and Y to zoom in or out before you start shooting since you cannot use the zoom during shooting Optical zoom focal length 35mm camera equivalent Approx 36 mm to 108 mm 1 4 in to 4 3 in Maximum zoom scale 3x Shooting begins when you fully depress the shutter button D You do not need to hold down the shutter button D The focus is fixed at 50 cm 1 6 ft to infinity The focus and white balance remain fixed during shooting but the exposure automatically changes to suit the scene The image shown on the LCD monitor before you take the shot may differ in its brightness color etc from the image shown on the monitor during movie recording The white balance is automatically set when you fully depress the shutter button J 43 22 MOVIE VIDEO PHOTOGRAPHY mone AUDIO RECORDING 1 00 00 STANDBY j 00 00 SHUTTER NALUA During shooting a timer in the top right corner of Press the shutte
39. Photometry Fla h P 56 Sharpness T P 68 gt 0 D NORMAL MULTI D 1S0 200 oO LI AF WOOF i OFF AUTO File size P 93 Continuous shooting Mode P 66 Focus mode e balance P 71 Macro P 62 P 60 P 63 Selecting the light source Flash P 70 sFlash brightness adjustment Photography menu factory default settings set at shipment Additional Information Voice memo OFF Self timer OFF Flash Suppressed Flash amp Continuous shooting OFF Macro OFF Focus Mode AF Mode 0 Photometry MULTI Grayed out menu options cannot be selected EV 0 4 Flash Flash brightness adjustment 0 B White balance AUTO Depending on the photography mode being used some menu options are not available W Sensitivity 200 amp Sharpness NORMAL File size HJ NORMAL For voice memos and continuous shooting the previous setting has priority 00 o1 PHOTOGRAPHY MENU VOICE MEMO DURING SHOOTING VOICE MEMO F OFF When you set Voice memo to ON amp appears on the LCD monitor Immediately after you take a shot you can adda voice memo comment up to 30 seconds long to that image Recording format WAVE P 129 PCM recording format Audio file size Approx 240 KB for a 30 second voice memo D Depending on the available space on the SmartMedia the available recording time may be shorter Even if the LCD m
40. RATION Flash release Photography Press this button to pop Playback selector the flash unit up when Slide the switch up or you want take pictures D down to switch between using the flash Photography and Playback modes Cancel Photography Press this button to stop A S Shoot pictures or a procedure midwa k p y Le video or record through sound Playback Play back images and sound Display selector You can use this to select what is shown on the LCD monitor During photography LCD monitor ON OFF Framing Guideline displayed During playback Normal playback No text ON OFF Press this button to switch the camera on and oft displayed multi frame playback Photography mode selector Turn the Mode dial to select the photography mode Taking photographs Auto mode Scene position om Manual mode Shooting movies me Movie Video mode Recording sound Audio Recording Mode display When you change modes the icon for the selected setting lights up D av Q awn S amp Tor playback photography 20 BASIC OPERATION Using the Menus Multifunction button Menu display Menu selection Confirm menu selection Press the button in Push the button up down left or right Press the button in Select setting Push the button up or VOICE MEMO Confirm setting In the Ow
41. T UP Menu Options errr rr eer re rer errr 97 SET UP IMAGE DISPLAY sescssittaciencks areedadadeccadedecnentaes 98 PrevieWw Zoom tttssssssrssrrrrrernnnennnnnunnunnnnnnnnnnnnn 98 Selecting Recorded Images Pee eer eee eee re 99 AUTO POWER OFF crreessstessttesteeeseteeseseesees 100 LCD MONITOR BRIGHTNESS VOLUME 101 PC PERSONAL COMPUTER IN CONNECTION 102 CONNECTING AT DSC MODE crerssrestteeteteeee tee 104 CONNECTING AT PC CAMERA MODE 7 106 DISCONNECTING FROM THE PC Important always use this procedure 108 System Expansion Options See ee eee Accessories GUIdG ctrrrrttertt eter tee teense este eees 111 Notes on Using Your Camera Correctly 113 Notes on the Power Supply TE 114 Notes on Using the Battery NP 60 114 AC Power Adapter Serre ee rrr rer rece 116 Notes on the SmartMedia nemana n wine a 117 Warning Displays Se eee ee cre ence ee eer ee 119 Troubleshooting A E ANE 122 Specifications E E EET 126 Explanation Of TOMS rrsrrssssssssrsssrsnnnnnnennnnnnunn 128 Safety NOTES ccccttcretct eset estes ee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneaes 130 EC Declaration of Conformity 133 J Preface E Test Shots Prior to Photography For particularly important photographs such as weddings and overseas trips always take a test photograph and view the image to make sure that the camera is functioning normally Fuji Photo Film Co Ltd cannot accept liability for any incidental losses such
42. a format that is used for a voice memo lt recording printing specifications for images shot using a digital camera on media such as FINISH SmartMedia The recorded specifications include information on which frames are to be DPOF printed This section gives a detailed description of how to order your prints with the FinePix F601 ZOOM OK Dix On the FinePix F601 ZOOM you can specify only one print per image in the DPOF settings BACK ESET RE REC Note that some printers do not support date and time imprinting or specification of the number of prints x Note that the warnings shown below may be displayed while you are specifying the prints If you select an image that already has a voice memo a screen appears in which you can select whether or not to rerecord the caption J DPOF SPECIFIED ERASE OK DPOF SPECIFIED ERASE ALL OK P 84 4 comment the CFINISH message appears on When you erase the image the DPOF setting for that image is deleted at the same time the LCD monitor RESET DPOF OK P 92 When you have recorded 30 seconds of To finish Press the MENU OkK button To re record your comment Press the BACK button If you load a SmartMedia that contains frames specified for printing on another camera those print specifications are all reset and replaced by the new print specifications DPOF FILE ERROR P 121 Up to 999 frames can be specified on the same SmartMedia 89
43. arkers and then set the new markers again Alternatively continue audio recording without setting audio index markers e You cannot set audio index markers in this file Record the audio file on a camera that supports audio indexing I BUSY Because you used a SmartMedia that was formatted on a PC the timing for recording does not match that used for shooting Use a SmartMedia that was formatted on your camera 121 122 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting tried to charge the battery but the self timer lamp does not light The self timer lamp flashes during charging and can t charge the battery gt If you think the camera is faulty check the following once more e There is no battery in the camera e The camera and AC power adapter are not connected correctly e The battery terminals are dirty e The battery is faulty or flat e Load the battery e Connect the camera and AC power adapter correctly e Take the battery out briefly and then reload it e Wipe the battery terminals with a clean dry cloth e Load a new fully charged battery No power e The battery is exhausted e The AC power adapter plug has come out of the power outlet e The battery is loaded the wrong way round e Load a new fully charged battery e Plug the adapter back in e Load the battery in the correct direction Power cuts out during operation Battery runs out quickly The battery is exhausted
44. as the costs of photography or the loss of income from photography incurred as a result of faults with this product E 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 memory cards containing images or data protected under copyright laws is only permissible within the restrictions imposed by those copyright laws E Liquid Crystal If the LCD monitor or display panel is damaged take particular care with the liquid crystal in the monitor or panel If any of the following situations arise take the urgent action indicated f liquid crystal comes in contact with your skin Wipe the area with a cloth and then wash thoroughly with running water and soap If liquid crystal gets into your eye Flush the affected eye with clean water for at least 15 minutes and then seek medical assistance If liquid crystal is swallowed Flush your mouth thoroughly with water Drink large quantities of water and induce vomiting Then seek medical assistance E 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
45. at the NP 60 has reached the end of its effective life and should be replaced Notes on storage Lithium ion Battery Pack NP 60 is both compact and capable of storing large quantities of power However if It is stored for long periods while charged the performance of the battery can be impaired f the battery will not be used for some time run the battery flat before storing it Always remove the battery from the camera or battery charger when it is not being used Place the battery pack inside the soft case and store in a cool place The battery should be stored in a dry location with an ambient temperature between 15 C and 25 C 59 F and 77 F Do not leave the battery in hot or extremely cold places E Handling the Battery To avoid injury or damage observe the following Do not allow the metal portions of the battery to touch other metal objects Do not bring the battery close to a flame or throw it into a fire Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the battery Do not recharge the battery with chargers other those specified Dispose of used batteries promptly To avoid damaging the battery or shortening its life observe the following Do not drop the battery or otherwise subject it to strong impacts Do not immerse the battery in water To ensure that you obtain optimum battery performance observe the following Always keep the battery terminals clean Store the ba
46. attachments Camera mass weight 220 g 7 8 oz not including accessories batteries or SmartMedia Weight for photography Approx 250 g 8 8 oz including batteries and SmartMedia Accessories See P 7 Optional Accessories See P 111 112 ra a N These specifications are subject to change without notice The LCD monitor on your digital camera is manufactured using advanced high precision technology Even so small bright points and anomalous colors particularly around text may appear on the monitor These are normal display characteristics and do not indicate a fault with the monitor This phenomenon will not appear on the recorded image The operation error may be caused in a digital camera by the strong radio interference i e electric fields static electricity line noise etc S 127 128 Explanation of Terms DPOF Digital Print Order Format DPOF is a format used for recording information on a storage media image memory card etc that allows you to specify which of the frames shot using a digital camera are printed and how many prints are made of each image EV A number that denotes Exposure Value The EV is determined by the brightness of the subject and sensitivity speed of the film or CCD The number is larger for bright subjects and smaller for dark subjects As the brightness of the subject changes a digital camera mainta
47. displayed in yellow At recorded pixels below VGA ST RIMMING is no longer displayed Check the size of the image being saved and then press the MENU Ok button The trimmed image is saved as a Separate file Himage Sizes Good for prints T RIMMING is displayed in yellow since the quality is too low for printing D Lower than I AHT RIMMING is no longer displayed and images cannot be saved trimmed as the quality is not suitable for printing 36 ERASING SINGLE FRAME Press the MENU OK button during playback to display the menu Use A to select tt ERASE Press the MENU OK button BACK FRAME ALL FRAMES FORMAT Use AV to select FRAME Press the MENU OkK button to confirm your selection See P 82 for more information on FRAMES and FORMAT ALL USING A TV MONITOR USING THE CRADLE 100 0009 ERASE OK OK BACK Use 4P to select the file to be erased Press the MENU OkK button to erase the currently displayed file To erase another file repeat steps and Note that mistakenly erased images cannot be recovered To view your images on a TV you need the optional cradle PictureCradle CP FX601 Refer to the manual supplied with the cradle for instructions Cradle 37 ssa SELECTING THE PHOTOGRAPHY MODE PxorocraPHy mone SCENE POSITION W Audio recording aN
48. e The AF frame is displayed in the position to which the target point was moved Take the picture after pressing the shutter button down halfway as usual MF Manual focus 1M Zoom 7 Manual focus M You can use lt 4 and B to switch between mM ZOOM and M Manual focus Select MA Mastering Manual Focusing Use a tripod to prevent the image becoming unfocused when the camera moves 1M DEILE You can use A and Y to adjust the focus Use the LCD monitor to check the focus A Moves the focus further away Y Moves the focus closer 65 OoN a gt Q ER 66 PHoToGRAPHY MENU EXPOSURE MODE MODE This mode can be selected in the GM photography mode You can set 4 exposure modes that govern the shutter speed and aperture setting G Programed Auto This is an automatic mode that selects the shutter speed and aperture for you but still allows you to select the other camera settings The shutter speed and aperture setting are determined automatically Shutter speed auto 1 4 to 1 2000 sec 1 3 EV steps Aperture auto F2 8 to F8 1 EV steps Aperture priority Auto This is an automatic mode that allows you to set the aperture You can use this mode to take shots with a blurred background wide aperture or with both foreground and background in sharp focus narrow aperture Aperture se
49. e DISP button until the multi frame playback screen 9 frames appears The LCD monitor text display disappears after approximately 3 seconds D Playback zoom cannot be used with multi frame playback Select a frame by using 4 P A and Y button to move the cursor the orange box to the desired frame Press the A or Y button several times to switch to the previous page or the next page You can enlarge the selected image by pressing the DISP button again 33 34 PLAYBACK Z00M vi Pressing the A or Y button during single frame playback zooms in enlarges or out on a still image When you use this function a zoom bar is displayed Zoom scales 2832 x 2128 pixel images Max 18x EM 2048 x 1536 pixel images Max 13x MM 1280 x 960 pixel images Max 8x wA 640x 480 pixel images Max 4x D Pressing the lt or gt button during zooming cancels zooming and moves to the next image After you have zoomed in on your image Press the DISP button You can move the field of view in 8 directions Press the DISP button again to revert to zoomed display D Press the BACK button to return to normal unscaled display Saving Trimmed Images After using playback zoom press the MENU OkK button to trim the image The size of the saved image varies depending on the zoom scale In VGA mode QT RIMMING is
50. e quickly by using the BC 60 Battery Charger sold separately P 111 D The shape of the plug and socket outlet depends on the country of use Press the power button to switch the camera on and off When you switch the camera on the viewfinder lamp lights green In 6 mode the lens cover opens and the lens extends Take care not to press on these precision components as this could result in a fault or a CIFOCUS ERROR message being displayed on the LCD monitor Take care also not to leave fingermarks on the lens as this will degrade the picture quality SWITCHING ON AND OFF SETTING THE DATE AND TIME DATE TIME NOT SET OK ai BACK vi When you first switch the camera on the date is cleared Press the MENU OK button to set the date and time To set the date and time later press the BACK button Dit you do not set the date and time this confirmation screen will appear each time you switch the camera on 15 SWITCHING ON AND OFF SETTING THE DATE AND TIME DATE TIME 2002 EON ie 12 MI Use lt 4 and gt to select Year Month Day Hour or Minute Use A 1 and M4 to correct the setting Dif you hold down A 41 or W H4 the numbers change continuously When the time displayed passes 12 00 00 the 16 AM PM setting automatically switches DATE TIME Ea ma i 12 Gi Press the MENU OK button P
51. ected Focusing Set when the first shot is taken and cannot be changed in mid sequence Exposure White Balance Automatically varied to suit the scene Flash Automatically suppressed Setting cannot be changed in mid sequence A You cannot switch the LCD monitor off M MANUAL PHOTOGRAPHY MODE GM Manual mode as well as providing Aperture priority Auto Shutter priority Auto and the Manual exposure in which you can specify any shutter speed and aperture setting also allows you to use combinations of various photography settings Press the MENU OK button to display the menu See P 50 73 for details of the photography menu D To revert to the factory default settings use RESET ALL P 97 41 PHOTOGRAPHY MODE pes MOVIE VIDEO w Movie mode allows you to shoot videos with sound Movie format Motion JPEG P 128 VGA 640 x 480 pixels QVGA 320 x 240 pixels selectable 15 frames per second With sound D Because the audio is recorded as you shoot take care not to cover the microphone with your finger P 8 D Depending on the available space on the SmartMedia the available shooting time per movie may be shorter D You cannot switch the LCD monitor off in this mode DIt may not be possible to play back your movie on 42 other cameras 100 STANDBY The available shooting time and the CSTANDBY message are shown on the
52. ed shown in order from left to right and automatically saved D The focus and exposure are determined for the first frame and cannot be changed during shooting D The results of the shot are displayed even when the photographed image display is set to OFF P 98 The time required to record a file is approximately 6 seconds in NORMAL mode for 4 frame continuous shooting Auto Bracketing STORING eee tien el ea esa esa pe EA IA When you take a picture the resulting shots are displayed correct exposure Boverexposed Ounderexposed and then automatically saved The focus is determined for the first frame and cannot be changed during shooting The results of the shot are displayed even when the photographed image display is set to OFF P 98 If you want to select the shots to be recorded see P 98 99 PHOTOGRAPHY MENU X MACRO CLOSE UP PHOTOGRAPHY Setting MACRO to ON allows you to take close up shots Effective Photography Range Approx 20 cm to 80 cm 0 7 ft 2 6 ft D Select the appropriate Flash mode for the conditions P 56 Dif the flash is too bright select FLASH flash brightness adjustment P 70 When shooting in dark conditions use a tripod to prevent camera shake If you use the viewfinder to take a picture in Macro mode the field visible through the viewfinder does not match the field actually photographed because the viewfinder a
53. ed Eye Reduction more effective Get the subjects to look at the camera Get as close as possible to the subjects uf 08 PHOTOGRAPHY MENU amp FLASH 4 Forced Flash Use this flash mode to photograph backlit scenes such as a subject against a window or in the shade of a tree or to obtain the correct colors when you are shooting under lighting such as fluorescent tubes In this mode the flash fires in bright as well as dark conditions s4 Slow Synchro This is a flash mode that uses a slow shutter speed This allows you to take pictures of people at night that clearly show both your subjects and the nighttime backdrop The image may be overexposed when you shoot bright scenes D Because a slow shutter speed is used a tripod should be used to prevent camera shake To take the picture of a main subject together with a darkgraud brightly in the night please use the C Night Scene settings P 40 in mode n Flash Pressing the flash down switches the camera to Suppressed Flash mode Use this mode for photography using indoor lighting for shots taken through glass and for photography in venues such as theaters or at indoor sporting events where the distance is too great for the flash to be effective When you use Suppressed Flash the Auto White Balance function P 129 operates so that natural colors are captured along with the ambience of the available light D If you are shoot
54. en no external damage is visible 114 Notes on the Power Supply This camera uses the Rechargeable Lithium ion Battery Pack NP 60 Note the points below when using the rechargeable battery Take particular care to read the Safety Notes to ensure that you use the battery correctly When shipped the NP 60 is not fully charged Always charge the NP 60 before using it e When carrying the NP 60 install it in a digital camera or keep it in the When storing the NP 60 aT iNeed soft case place it inside the special soft case provided E Battery Features The NP 60 gradually loses its charge even when not used Use a NP 60 that has been charged recently in the last day or two to take pictures To maximize the life of the NP 60 switch the camera off as quickly as possible when it is not being used The number of available shots will be lower in cold locations or at low temperatures Take along a spare fully charged NP 60 You can also increase the amount of power produced by putting the NP 60 in your pocket or another warm place to heat it and then loading it into the camera just before you take a picture If you are using a heating pad take care not to place the NP 60 directly against the pad The camera may not operate if you use a depleted NP 60 in cold conditions a case Charging the Battery You can charge the NP 60 using the AC Power Adapter AC 5VS AC 5VHS e The NP 60 can be charged at ambien
55. er speed and aperture J if the camera does not emit a short double beep and AF appears on the screen the camera cannot focus e When you press the shutter button down halfway the image on the screen freezes temporarily However this image is not the recorded image lt If 1AF is displayed on the screen e g the shot is too dark for the camera to focus try standing about 2 m 6 6 ft from your subject to take the picture To take the picture press the shutter button down fully without lifting your finger off it The camera beeps and takes the picture and the data is then recorded Dif you press the shutter button down fully in one motion the shot is taken without the AF frame changing When you take a picture the viewfinder lamp lights orange camera not ready before switching back to green to indicate that the camera is again ready for shooting D The viewfinder lamp flashes orange while the flash is charging If the LCD monitor is switched on the screen may go dark for a moment This is normal and does not indicate a fault See P 119 121 for information on the warning displays 29 TAKING PICTURES AUTO MODE E Viewfinder Lamp Display When the LCD monitor is switched on more detailed warning messages a are displayed P 119 121 nuMmPe det avallablelbames a E Display Status Camera Operation Tae Ready to shoot All camera operations are possible the LCD monitor Blinking g
56. g 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 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 USB cable and DC supply cord
57. guide to the subject size and the overall balance of the shot so that you get exactly the shot you want MERLE s Important picture Failing to use the AF AE lock may result in the image being out of focus Always use the AF AE lock to compose your 32 VIEWING YOUR IMAGES PLAYBACK Gis Set the Mode switch to PJ You can lt and B button to move forward and backward respectively through your images D when you set the Mode switch to gt l the last image shot is displayed e f the lens is extended during playback the camera retracts the lens as a protective measure if the camera is not used for oie 6 seconds Fast Forwarding Images You can fast forward through the frames by holding down lt A or P button for about 1 second during playback Ba progress bar is displayed to show the approximate playback position on the SmartMedia 7 Images That Can be Viewed on the FinePix F601 ZOOM lt lt You can use this camera to view excluding some uncompressed data images mcorded on an FinePix F601 ZOOM or images recorded onto a 3 3V SmartMedia using a FUJIFILM FinePix series MX series and DX series digital camera MULTI FRAME PLAYBACK Normal playback No text displayed l Multi frame playback In playback mode the display shown on the LCD monitor switches each time you press the DISP button Press th
58. h mode can t select Auto or Red eye Reduction flash mode e Scene position 40 frame continuous shooting is selected e The flash is closed e You pressed the shutter button while the flash was charging e The battery is exhausted e Continuous shooting is selected e The Landscape Scene Position setting or 40 frame continuous shooting is selected Aperture priority Auto mode is selected in the Photography menu can t select Auto or Slow Synchro flash mode can t set the flash mode to Red eye Reduction or Slow Synchro Shutter priority Auto or Manual exposure mode is selected in the Photography menu The Sports Scene Position setting is selected can t select Auto or Forced Flash flash mode The Night Scene Position setting is selected e Change the Scene Position setting or the Photography mode e Pop the flash up e Wait until charging is completed before pressing the shutter button e Load a new fully charged battery e Set continuous shooting to OFF e Change the Scene Position setting or the Photography mode Select Program Auto mode in the Photography menu Change the Scene Position setting or the Photography mode 123 124 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting can t select continuous shooting gt If you think the camera is faulty check the following once more e
59. in a place with high temperature and high humidity Do not drop or subject the AC power adapter to strong shocks The AC power adapter may emit a humming noise but this is not abnormal lf used near a radio the AC power adapter may cause static so play the radio in a distant place Very occasionally DC output will be prevented by the operation of the internal protection circuit In this event unplug the AC 5VS AC 5VHS AC power adapter from the power socket for a few moments and then plug it in again This will restore DC output E Specifications AC 5VS AC 5VHS Power Supply AC 100V to 240V 50 60Hz Rated Input Capacity 12W U S A and Canada 0 15A to 0 24A other countries DC 5 0V 1 5A U S A and Canada DC 5 0V 2 0A other countries Temperature During Use 0 C to 40 C 4 32 F to 104 F U S A and Canada 0 C to 45 C other countries Storage Temperature 10 C to 70 C 14 F to 158 F Dimensions MAX 47mm x 20mm x 72 mm 1 9 in x 0 8 in x 2 8 in W x H x D U S A and Canada 49 mm x 40 mm x 65 mm W x H x D U K 49 mm x 31 mm x 65 mm W x H x D other countries Approx 120 g 4 2 oz U S A and Canada Approx 200 g 7 0 oz U K Approx 180 g 6 4 oz other countries Connection Cord Length Approx 2 m 6 6 ft Please note that specifications and characteristics are subject to change without notice Rated Output Mass Weight Notes on the SmartMedia
60. ing in Suppressed Flash mode in dark conditions use a tripod to prevent camera shake D See P 26 120 for information on the camera shake warning Press the flash unit down to suppress flash operation The icon appears on the LCD monitor and you cannot use the flash to take pictures 09 60 CONT Cy OFF BRK 1 3EV BRK 2 3EV E BRKit EV Setting Gi Continuous shooting to ON allows you to take up to 4 continuous shots with a minimum interval between shots of 0 2 seconds When you specify 4 Auto Bracketing the camera automatically shoots 3 continuous frames with staggered settings to give an underexposed image a correctly exposed image and an overexposed image Three types of Auto Bracketing are provided 1 3 EV 2 3 EV and 1 EV See P 128 for information on EV The continuous photography speed is the same regardless of the quality and file size settings prorocaaPny menu 3 CONTINUOUS SHOOTING 7 When you are taking continuous shots appears on the LCD monitor When you are using Auto Bracketing a appears on the LCD monitor 7 D The camera always shoots 3 image frames in Auto Bracketing However if there is insufficient space on the SmartMedia for 3 shots no picture will be taken Continuous Shooting STORING e CE a a cS eo ae pee pee ee When you take a series of shots the resulting shots are display
61. ins the amount of light hitting the CCD at a constant level by adjusting the aperture and shutter speed When the amount of light striking the CCD doubles the EV increases by 1 Likewise when the light is halved the EV decreases by 1 JPEG Joint Photographics Experts Group A file format used for compressing and saving color images The compression ratio can be selected but the higher the compression ratio the poorer the quality of the expanded image Motion JPEG A type of AVI Audio Video Interleave file format that handles images and sound as a single file Images in the file are recorded in JPEG format Motion JPEG can be played back by QuickTime 3 0 or later PC Card A generic term for cards that meet the PC Card Standard PC Card Standard A standard for PC cards determined by the PCMCIA PCMCIA Personal Computer Memory Card International Association US VGA QVGA Graphics standards for PCs Images are displayed at 640 x 480 and 320 x 240 pixels respectively WAVE A standard format used on Windows systems for saving audio data WAVE files have the WAV file extension and the data can be saved in either compressed or uncompressed format This camera use PCM recording WAVE files can be played back on a personal computer using the following software Windows MediaPlayer Macintosh QuickTime Player QuickTime 3 0 or later White Balance Whatever the kind of the light the human eye adapts
62. interface provides high speed data transfer Compatible with Windows 98 SE Windows 2000 Professional read only iMac DV and Power Macintosh PCs with FireWire as a standard feature Mac OS 8 5 1 to 9 1 PC AD3 PC Card Adapter The PC Card Adapter allows the SmartMedia to be used as a PC Card Standard ATA compliant PCMCIA 2 1 PC card Type Il Compatible with SmartMedia of 5V 3 3V 2MB to 128MB Notes on Using Your Camera Correctly gt Be sure to read this information in conjunction with Safety Notes P 130 to ensure that you use your camera correctly E Places to Avoid Do not store or use the camera in the following types of locations In the rain or in very humid dirty or dusty places n direct sunlight or in places subject to extreme temperature rises such as in a closed car in summer Extremely cold places Places subject to strong vibration Places affected by smoke or steam Places subject to strong magnetic fields such as near motors transformers or magnets In contact with chemicals such as pesticides or next to rubber or vinyl products for long periods of time E Notes on Immersion in Water or Sand The FinePix F601 ZOOM is particularly adversely affected by water and sand When you are at the beach or close to water ensure that the camera is not exposed to water or sand Take care also not to place the camera on a wet surface Water or sand inside the camera can cause fault
63. is write protected e The special FinePix F601 ZOOM USB cable is not properly connected to the computer or camera e The PC is not switched on Remove the write protection Peel off the write protect sticker e Set up the camera and the special FinePix F601 ZOOM USB cable correctly e Switch the PC on Nothing happens when use the camera switches The camera no longer works correctly e Camera malfunction e The battery is exhausted The camera has suffered an unforeseen problem e Briefly remove the battery or disconnect the AC power adapter Then reload the battery or reconnect the AC power adapter and try again e Load a new fully charged battery Briefly remove the battery or disconnect the AC power adapter Then reload the battery or reconnect the AC power adapter and try again 125 126 Specifications Model Digital camera FinePix F601 ZOOM Number of effective pixels 3 1 million pixels CCD sensor 1 1 7 inch Super CCD in an interwoven pattern Number of total pixels 3 3 million pixels Image file size 2832 x 2128 pixels 6 03 million pixels 2048 x 1536 pixels 1280 x 960 pixels 640 x 480 pixels File format Still image JPEG Design rule for Camera File System compliant DPOF compatible Movie AVI format Motion JPEG Audio WAV format Storage media SmartMedia 3 3V Viewfinder Real image optical Standard number of shots per SmartMedia File Size Qualit
64. ith the camera may still be in progress Always check that the viewfinder lamp on the camera is glowing green and is no longer flashing 2 Perform the steps shown below before you switch the camera off This procedure differs depending on the operating system software or PC you are using Windows 98 or 98 SE No PC operation is needed Windows Me 2000 Professional XP Right click the removable disk icon in the My Open Computer window and m select Eject Copy Dish Fong This step is only required in Windows Me Left click the Eject icon in the taskbar and eject USB Disk asie 19 21 Screen for Windows Me The menu option shown below appears Click on this option a hop USE Screen for Windows Me The Eject hardware dialog box appears Click the OK button or the close button Macintosh Drag the Removable drive icon on the desktop to the Trash untitled Trash D When you drag the icon to the Trash REMOVE OK appears on the camera s LCD monitor Switch the camera off Unplug the special FinePix F601 ZOOM USB cable from the camera 109 System Expansion Options gt By using the FinePix F601 ZOOM together with other optional FUJIFILM products your system can be expanded to fill a wide range of uses Nae Video output SmartMedia FinePix ZOOM Digital Camera USB Ti mo commercially aveilables J Floppy Disk Adapter FlashPath
65. lly assesses the scene and selects the optimum exposure Exposure metering where the exposure is optimized for the center of the image AVERAGE Exposure metering where an average value for the entire image is used e eSPOT The exposure metering modes are effective for the following subjects e MULTI In this mode the camera uses automatic scene recognition to analyze the subject and provide optimum exposure in a wide range of shooting conditions This mode should be used for everyday photography eSPOT This mode is useful for subjects with strongly contrasting bright and dark areas where you want to achieve the correct exposure for a particular feature e AVERAGE The advantage of this mode is that the exposure tends not to change for different compositions or subjects This mode is particularly effective for shots of people wearing black or white clothing and shots of scenery PHoToGRAPHY MENU 44 EV EXPOSURE COMPENSATION This mode can be selected in the GM photography mode Use the Brightness setting to obtain the optimum image brightness exposure when the subject is much brighter or darker than the background eCorrection range 13 steps 2 1 EV to 1 5 EV in 0 3 EV increments See P 128 for more information on EV The Brightness setting is disabled in the following situations e When the flash is used in Auto or Red Eye Reduction mode e When dark scenes are
66. n automatically recorded The photographed image is displayed and you can then select whether to record the image You can also select preview zoom and recorded images Press MENU OK to record the image Press BACK to discard the image D In Continuous Shooting and Auto Bracketing modes images are displayed for a set time and then automatically recorded even when OFF is selected as the IMAGE DISPLAY setting PREVIEW Preview Zoom When PREVIEW is selected you can enlarge the image for detailed checking Use amp 41 or Y 41 to zoom in or out Press the DISP button You can move the field of view in 8 directions Press the DISP button again to revert to zoomed display D Trimming in the preview image is not saved D The operation procedure is the same as for playback zoom P 34 Selecting Recorded Images J os oe a bees peat pees pees When Previewing is selected you can choose which images to record in continuous shooting and auto bracketing However preview zoom cannot be used Use lt 4 and B to select the images you do not want to record Press W 4 to add or remove the ti mark The il mark appears and the image is not recorded Place an tf mark under all the images you do not want to record and then press the MENU OK button to record the remaining images 99 100
67. nd lens are in different positions Accordingly you should use the LCD monitor to take 62 pictures in Macro mode Eryn 0003 The amp icon appears on the LCD monitor when you are using Macro mode The LCD monitor switches on automatically and cannot be switched off D Macro photography is automatically cancelled in the following situations e When you have switched photography modes e When the camera is switched off PHOTOGRAPHY MENU FOCUS MODE FOCUS MODE ae E AF AREA MF This mode can be selected in the GM photography mode This mode allows you to set the focusing method D When you select area selection AF AREA or manual focus the LCD monitor cannot be switched off AF Autofocus The camera focuses on the center of the screen AF AREA You can change the position on the screen where the camera focuses Use this feature when you have composed your shot using a tripod and then want to change the focusing position Using this feature P 64 MF Manual focus Use manual focus for subjects that are not suitable for Auto Focus or where you want the focus fixed for a shot Using this feature P 65 63 FOCUS MODE AF AREA Before moving After moving 4 lt Use the multifunction button to move the target point to location on which you want to focus Press the MENU OkK button to refocus the shot 64 1 M
68. nds before the shutter is released Use this mode for shots such as photographs of yourself Position the AF frame over your subject Press the shutter button down half way to set the focus Without releasing the shutter button press it D The self timer is automatically switched off in the down fully The self timer then starts running following situations e When you shoot a frame e When the photography mode is changed D You can also use the AF AE lock P 28 e When you switch between photography mode and Be careful not to stand in front of the camera when playback mode you press the shutter button as this can cause e When the camera is switched off focusing or exposure metering errors The self timer lamp lights steadily for roughly 5 seconds and then blinks for another 5 seconds after which the shot is taken D To stop the self timer once it has started running press the BACK button SELF TIMER A counter on the LCD monitor counts down the time until the shot is taken Self timer mode is automatically cancelled after each shot 99 PHOTOGRAPHY MENU 4g FLASH To change the flash setting pop the flash unit up Once the flash unit is closed you cannot change from the Suppressed Flash setting Use the menu to select the flash mode you want Effective flash range for MD and ISO 200 to use The Ag 4 or S4 icon appears Wide angle
69. ner s Manual black Press the button in triangles are used to indicate up down left and right AY is used to indicate up down The examples in figure below show the factory Selecting Menus default menu options set at shipment gt Right Menu option selection is based on clockwise rotation To go from to amp press Y To go from W to press A To go from to press lt 4 To go from to press P To go from to press P To go from to amp press Y To go from amp to press lt 4 To go from to press A 7 Moving backwards through the menu You can also move in the opposite directions to those shown in D Hold down the A V lt or gt buttons to scroll continuously through the selected menu options 22 OOA DOC SED Set the Mode switch to ta Set the Photography Mode dial to D The mode indicator for the selected photography mode lights You can extend the time for which you can use the camera by pressing the DISP button to switch the LCD monitor off when you are using the viewfinder to take pictures Note that you cannot switch the LCD monitor off in Macro mode Photography range Approx 60 cm 2 ft to infinity TAKING PICTURES AUTO MODE Press the
70. onitor is switched off it automatically switches on when you take a picture using the Voice memo function The LCD monitor switches off again when audio recording ends VOICE MEMO REC STANDBY OK Rau BACK JTN Take a picture as normal The CREC STANDBY message then appears on the LCD monitor D If you do not want to record a voice memo press the BACK button Note that the image will still be recorded lt Face the microphone P 8 on the front of the camera to record your comments Hold the camera roughly 20 cm 7 9 in away for the best results VOICE MEMO RECORDING o So k ite BAC K IRMAN Press the MENU OK button to start recording the voice memo During voice memo the remaining time is shown on the LCD monitor and the self timer lamp blinks When the time remaining reaches 5 seconds the self timer lamp starts flashing quickly To end your comment during recording press the MENU OkK button VOICE MEMO FINISH CO K Jit BAC K TEN When you have recorded 30 seconds of comment the CFINISH message appears on the LCD monitor To finish Press the MENU OkK button To re record your comment Press the BACK button U3 54 PHOTOGRAPHY MENU SELF TIMER PHOTOGRAPHY SELF TIMER MERILE When you set the self timer to ON appears on the LCD monitor In this mode a timer runs for roughly 10 seco
71. or when you zoom in or out Optical zoom focal length 35mm camera equivalent Approx 36 mm 108 mm 1 4 in to 4 3 in Maximum zoom scale 3x D Zooming stops briefly when the camera switches between optical zoom and digital zoom P 30 23 24 TAKING PICTURES AUTO MODE Using the viewfinder or LCD monitor frame your shot so that the subject fills the entire AF Auto Focus frame D If your subject is not in the center of the picture use AF AE lock to take the picture P 28 When you are using the viewfinder to take a picture at a distance of 0 8 m to 1 5 m 2 6 ft to 4 8 ft only the shaded area in the figure is photographed D To frame your shot precisely you should take the picture using the LCD monitor Din some conditions it may be difficult to see your subject clearly on the LCD monitor Such as in sunny weather outdoors or when you are shooting dimly lit scenes In such situations use the viewfinder to take the shot The image shown on the LCD monitor before you take the shot may differ in its brightness color etc from the image actually recorded If necessary play back the recorded image to check it P 32 When you press the shutter button down halfway the camera emits a short double beep and focuses on your subject the viewfinder lamp green changes from blinking to steady At that point the AF frame on the screen becomes smaller and the camera sets the shutt
72. orded on a FinePix F601 ZOOM and voice memo files up to 30 seconds long that were recorded on a FUJIFILM digital camera and stored on a 3 3V SmartMedia Tl PLAYING BACK AUDIO RECORDINGS 2 100 0009 PLAYBACK Joes 0 00 00 m wW e ees __ v ay 2 14 2002 12 00 AM A NOSE v IIN Set the Mode switch to PI Use lt or P to select a voice file Press 4 to play the audio recording The playback time and a progress bar are You cannot play back audio recordings using multi shown on the LCD monitor frame playback Use the DISP button to revert to normal playback E Available time using the battery when fully charged Approx 160 min 78 is displayed on the screen D Take care not to block the speaker D if the sound is difficult to hear adjust the volume P 96 101 E Playing back audio recordings Lo ee Control Description The audio recording automatically stops when playback ends Playback Pauses the audio recording during playback Pause Resume Press this button again to resume playback Stops playback x Press 4 or B while audio recording playback is stopped to go back to the previous file or advance to the next file respectively Stop Hold down the respective button for about a second to fast forward or rewind the recording Pressing one of the buttons down briefly skips forward or back to the
73. pprox 0 2 m 3 m 7 8 in 9 8 ft Flash modes Auto Red Eye Reduction Forced Flash Slow Synchro Erase modes ERASE FRAME ERASE ALL FRAMES FORMAT initialize LCD monitor 1 5 inches low temperature polysilicon TFT 110 000 pixels Video output NTSC U S A Canada model PAL Europe model Self Timer 10 sec timer clock Input Output Terminals DC Input To connect the AC power Adapter AC 5VS AC 5VHS Cradle connection socket Connects to the optional cradle Power Supply and Others Power supply Use one of the following e Rechargeable Battery NP 60 or AC Power Adapter AC 5VS AC 5VHS BAvailable shots time using the battery When fully charged Battery Type No of Shots Audio Recording NP 60 LCD monitor ON Approx 150 Approx 2 hour LCD monitor OFF Approx 300 Approx 4 hour The number of shots shown here is an approximate guide to the number of consecutive shots that can be taken based on 50 flash usage at normal temperatures However the actual number of available shots will vary depending on the ambient temperature when the camera is used and the amount of charge in the battery The number of available shots or available shooting time will be lower in cold conditions Conditions for use Temperature 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F 80 humidity or less no condensation Camera dimensions W H D 72 0 mm x 93 0 mm x 34 0 mm 2 8 in x 3 7 in x 1 3 in not including accessories and
74. r PC fails to recognize the camera refer to the Software Quick Start Guide Always use the prescribed procedure when disconnecting or switching off the camera P 108 D On Windows XP and Mac OS X you must specify the automatic launch settings the first time you connect the camera to your computer Software Quick Start Guide booklet D Take care to ensure that the special FinePix F601 ZOOM USB cable is connected the correct way around and that the plugs are pushed fully into the connection sockets Camera Operation e The viewfinder lamp alternately blinks green and orange while the camera is communicating with your PC e DSC appears on the screen e Auto Power Off is disabled when the camera is connected to a USB port Before replacing the SmartMedia always disconnect the camera from the PC using the procedure on P 108 D Do not disconnect the USB cable when the camera is communicating with the PC See P 108 for information on the disconnection procedure PC Operation e FinePixViewer automatically starts up cs ee ee mas a im Ai be care iS ya aa EM Hl ea ay Oe Ae Screen for Windows 98 SE e A removable disk icon appears and you can use your PC to transfer files to and from the camera Windows Macintosh Removable untitled Disk If the above operations do not occur you do not have the required software programs or drivers installed on your PC Refer to
75. r button again during shooting to In amp Audio Recording mode you can record The available audio recording time is shown in the the LCD monitor counts down the remaining end the movie up to 4 5 hours at a time when used MG 1288S top right corner of the LCD monitor while the time elapsed recording time and the CSTANDBY message Recording format WAVE P 129 are shown in the center of the LCD monitor PCM recording format To switch the LCD monitor off press the DISP button before you begin audio recording E Standard audio recording times for SmartMedia SmartMedia capacity Available recording time MG 4S 4MB Approx 8min MG 8S 8MB Approx 16 min Take care not to block the microphone P 8 with MG 16S 16MB Approx 33 min your fingers etc E Available time using the battery when fully charged D Once the remaining time runs out movie recording ee ee eee A x l f automatically stops and the movie is stored on the If you end shooting immediately after you start To record sound for long periods you should use the AC Depending on the available space on the SmartMedia the 44 SmartMedia shooting only 1 second of movie is shot Power Adapter AC 5VS AC 5VHS AC 5VH available recording time per audio recording may be shorter 40 AUDIO RECORDING RECORDING J Remaining time Ta 0 5 j Elapsed time Press the shutter button during audio recording
76. re fixed AF AE lock If you want to focus on a subject that is off to one side of the image or if you want to set the exposure before you compose the final shot lock the AF and 28 AE settings and then compose and shoot your picture to get the best results Keep holding the shutter button down halfway AF AE lock Check that the AF frame on the LCD monitor shrinks and that the shutter speed and aperture setting are displayed the viewfinder lamp green changes from blinking to steady Continue to hold the shutter button down halfway AF AE lock Move the camera back to the original image and then fully press down on the shutter button D You can reapply the AF AE lock as many times as you like before releasing the shutter The AF AE lock operates in all photography modes and can be used to ensure excellent results 29 30 DIGITAL ZOOM If the file size image size setting is EM Mi or I you can use the digital zoom However this only applies when you are using the LCD monitor to take pictures Digital zoom focal distance 35 mm camera equivalent EM Equivalent to approx 108 mm 151 mm Max 1 4x MM Equivalent to approx 108 mm 238 mm Max 2 2x w Equivalent to approx 108 mm 475 mm Max 4 4x 4 on use the digital zoom for recorded pixels of GM The digital zoom cannot be used in high sensitivity photography D See P 93 for information on changing the file size setting
77. reen AF AE in progress camera shake warning or AF warning All camera operations are possible D See P 93 for information on changing the File size re and Quality setting Blinking green and Recording to SmartMedia Only zooming and picture taking are D At shipment the default settings are HI file size iternatel ible orange alternately possible and N quality NORMAL Lit orange Recording to SmartMedia No photography is possible Blinking orange Flash charging PC communication in progress No camera operations are possible E Standard number of shots per SmartMedia Blinking red Sniaahicdawarnin No camera operations are possible Because the amount of data recorded varies depending on the subject the number of available shots may not No SmartMedia ae Smariiedia not formated l decrease when recording ends or may decrease by 2 frames Also the discrepancy between the actual number of incorrect format write protect sicker used shots and the standard number of shots tends to be larger when there is more space remaining on the SmartMedia SmartMedia full SmartMedia error File Size GY 2832 x 2128 E 2048 x 1536 a 1280 x 960 640 x 480 Lens operation error Quality Mode Quality Mode FNE NORMAL BASIC FINE NORMAL FINE NORMAL NORMAL s Subjects Not Suitable for Autofocus Though the FinePix F601 ZOOM uses an accurate autofocus mechanism it may have difficulty focusing or not
78. ressing the MENU OK button switches the camera to Photography or Playback mode To set the time precisely press the MENU OK button when the time is at zero seconds Dif at least 1 hour have passed since the AC power adapter was connected or the battery inserted and the date and time set then those settings will be maintained for roughly 12 hours even when the camera has no power supply when the AC power adapter is disconnected and the battery is removed Checking the remaining battery charge LCD monitor Q Blank d W Lit white d T Litrea A Blinking red You can check the remaining battery charge on the LCD monitor by pressing the DISP button to switch the LCD monitor on Battery has ample charge No indicator displayed The battery is approximately half charged Battery charge low Replace or recharge the battery as it will run out shortly The battery is exhausted The display will shortly go blank and the camera will stop working Replace or recharge the battery The above estimates are for the photography modes excluding Audio Recording mode In Audio Recording or Playback mode the transition from d_ml to __ may take less time Auto Power Off Function When this function is active the LCD monitor switches off to conserve reduce power consumption if the camera is left unused for approximately 30 seconds P 100 17 ae BASIC OPE
79. rnal testing and cleaning for your camera Build up of dust in your camera can cause a fire or electric shock Contact your FUJIFILM dealer to request internal cleaning every 2 years EC Declaration of Conformity We Name Fuji Photo Film Europe G m b H Address Heesenstrasse 31 40549 Dusseldorf Germany declare that the product Product Name FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA FinePix F601 ZOOM Manufacture s Name Fuji Photo Film Co Ltd Manufacture s Address 26 30 Nishiazabu 2 chome Minato ku Tokyo 106 8620 Japan is in conformity with the following Standards Safety EN60950 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 CE Manage Dusseldorf Germany February 1 2002 Place Date Signature Managing Director Bij dit produkt zijn batterijen geleverd Wanneer deze leeg zijn moet u ze niet weggooien maar inleveren als KCA 133 w FUJIFILM FUJI PHOTO FILM CO LTD 26 30 Nishiazabu 2 chome Minato ku Tokyo 106 8620 Japan Printed in Japan FGS 204101 FG
80. rting a SmartMedia that is charged with static electricity into your camera may result in a camera malfunction If this occurs switch the camera off and then on again Affix the label onto the designated area of the card Do not use third party labels as this can lead to problems when the card is inserted or removed When you attach the label take care that it does not cover any of the write protect area MNotes on Using SmartMedia with a PC f you intend to take photos using a SmartMedia that has been used on a PC format the SmartMedia on your camera When you format a SmartMedia in the camera and then shoot and record images a directory folder is automatically created Image data is then recorded in this directory Do not change or delete the directory folder names or file names on the SmartMedia from your PC as this will make it impossible to use the SmartMedia in your camera Always use the camera to erase image data on a SmartMedia To edit image data copy the image data to the PC s hard disk and then edit the copied data Be sure to use your PC s disk eject function right click the removable disk icon in the My Computer window and then click Eject when you eject a SmartMedia from the PC card reader or PC card adapter When you are using a USB connection you should also select and left click the eject button for USB disc mass storage in the taskbar If you do not use the correc
81. s that may be irreparable E Notes on Condensation If the camera is carried suddenly 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 switch the camera off and wait an hour before using the camera Condensation may also form on the SmartMedia card In this event remove the SmartMedia and wait a short time before using it again E When the Camera is Unused for Long Periods If you do not intend to use the camera for a long period of time remove the battery and the SmartMedia card before storing the camera E Cleaning Your Camera Use a blower brush to remove dust from the lens LCD monitor screen or viewfinder as these surfaces and then wipe lightly with a soft dry cloth If any soiling remains apply a small amount of lens cleaning liquid to a piece of FUJIFILM lens cleaning paper and wipe gently Do not scratch hard objects against the lens LCD monitor screen or viewfinder as these surfaces are easily damaged Clean the body of the camera with a soft dry cloth Do not use volatile substances such as thinners benzine or insecticide as these may react with camera body and cause deformation or remove the coating E Using the Camera Overseas When travelling overseas do not place your camera in the check in baggage Baggage handling at airports may subject baggage to violent shocks and the camera may be damaged internally even wh
82. s with a diagonal bar notify the Z N WARNING If a problem arises switch the camera off remove the battery disconnect and unplug the AC power adapter Continued use of the camera when it is emitting smoke is emitting any unusual odor or is in any other abnormal state inei can cause a fire or electric shock a Contact your FUJIFILM dealer Do not allow water or foreign objects to enter the camera If water or foreign objects get inside the camera switch the camera off remove the battery and disconnect and unplug the AC power adapter Continued use of the camera can cause a fire or electric shock Contact your FUJIFILM dealer Do not place the camera on an unstable surface This can cause the camera to fall or tip over and cause injury Never attempt to modify or disassemble the camera Never open the casing Do not use the camera when it has been dropped or the casing is damaged 9 9 This can cause a fire or electric shock Do not disassemble Contact your FUJIFILM dealer Do not use in the bathroom or shower Never attempt to take pictures while in motion Do not use the camera while you are walking or operating a moving car or other vehicle This can result in you falling down or being involved in a traffic accident Do not use the camera in the bathroom or shower This can cause a fire or electric shock Do not touch any metal parts of the camera during a thunderstorm This can
83. shot in Forced Flash mode D You cannot set the brightness when the Photography menu mode P 66 is set to Shutter priority Auto or when the exposure is set manually Subjects for Which Exposure Adjustment is Particularly Effective Guide to using positive compensation Copying of printed text black characters on white paper 1 5 EV Backlit portraits 0 6 EV to 1 5 EV Very bright scenes such as snowfields and highly reflective subjects 0 9 EV Shots made up predominantly of sky 0 9 EV Guide to using negative compensation Spotlit subjects particularly against dark backgrounds 0 6 EV Copying of printed text white characters on black paper 0 6 EV Scenes with low reflectivity such as shots of pine trees or dark foliage 0 6 EV 69 PHOTOGRAPHY menu 4 FLASH FLASH BRIGHTNESS ADJUSTMENT This mode can be selected in the GM photography mode Flash brightness adjustment allows you to change only the amount of light emitted by the flash to suit the photography conditions or to achieve a desired effect Adjustment range 2 levels 0 6 to 0 6 EV in 0 3 EV steps See P 128 for more information on EV D Depending on the subject and the shooting distance adjusting the flash brightness may have little or no effect PHOTOGRAPHY MENU MMS WHITE BALANCE SELECTING THE LIGHT SOURCE HITE BALANCE This mode can be selected in the
84. straight when you load it into your camera Never remove the SmartMedia or switch the camera off during data recording during data erasing SmartMedia formatting or during frame advance when images are being played back These actions could result in damage to the SmartMedia Use only the SmartMedia specified for use with the FinePix F601 ZOOM The use of other SmartMedia could damage the camera SmartMedia are precision electronic devices Do not bend drop or subject SmartMedia to excessive shocks Do not use or store SmartMedia in environments likely to be affected by strong static electricity or electrical noise Do not use or store SmartMedia in very hot humid or corrosive environments Take care not to touch the SmartMedia s contact area or allow the area to become soiled Use a dry lint free cloth to wipe away any soiling that does occur To avoid damage caused by static electricity always use the special static free case provided during transportation or storage or keep the SmartMedia in a storage case if available 117 118 Notes on the SmartMedia Do not carry SmartMedia in locations such as a trouser pocket This could subject the SmartMedia to excessive force when you sit down thereby damaging the SmartMedia The SmartMedia may feel warm when it is removed from the camera after extended periods of picture taking or image viewing This is normal and does not indicate a fault Inse
85. t eject procedure the SmartMedia may be damaged due to write behind cashing MSpecifications Type Image memory card for digital cameras SmartMedia Operating voltage 3 3V Conditions for use Temperature 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Humidity 80 or less no condensation 37 mm x 45 mm x 0 76 mm 1 45 in x 1 77 in x 0 03 in W x H x D Dimensions Warning Displays gt The table below lists the warnings that are displayed on the LCD monitor Warning Displayed Explanation d ICARD ERROR e The SmartMedia is not formatted e The SmartMedia contact area is soiled e Camera fault e The SmartMedia contact area is soiled e The SmartMedia is damaged e The SmartMedia format is incorrect e Camera fault Lit red The battery in the camera is fully depleted or Replace the battery or have new battery ready C Blinking red very low on charge There is no SmartMedia loaded ora 5 V SmartMedia is loaded the wrong way round Load the SmartMedia 3 3V in the correct direction e Wipe the contact area on the SmartMedia with a soft dry cloth It may be necessary to format the SmartMedia If the error message is still displayed replace the SmartMedia e Contact your FUJIFILM dealer e Wipe the contact area on the SmartMedia with a soft dry cloth It may be necessary to format the SmartMedia If the error message is still displayed replace the SmartMedia e Contact your FUJIFILM dealer
86. t temperatures between 0 C and 40 C 4 32 F and 104 F At an ambient temperature of 23 C 73 F it takes approximately 5 hours to charge a fully depleted NP 60 battery e You should charge the NP 60 at an ambient temperature between 10 C and 35 C 50 F and 95 F If you charge the NP 60 at a temperature outside this range charging takes longer because the performance of the NP 60 is impaired e You cannot charge the NP 60 at temperatures of 0 C 32 F or below You can also use the optional BC 60 Battery Charger to charge the NP 60 e The NP 60 can be charged using the BC 60 Battery Charger at ambient temperatures between 0 C and 40 C 32 F and 104 F At an ambient temperature of 23 C 73 F it takes approximately 2 hours to charge a fully depleted NP 60 battery e You should charge the NP 60 at an ambient temperature between 10 C and 35 C 50 F and 95 F If you charge the NP 60 at a temperature outside this range charging takes longer because the performance of the NP 60 is impaired The NP 60 does not need to be fully discharged or exhausted flat before being charged The NP 60 may feel warm after it has been charged or immediately after being used This is perfectly normal Do not recharge a fully charged NP 60 E Battery Life At normal temperatures the NP 60 can be used at least 300 times If the time for which the NP 60 provides power shortens markedly this indicates th
87. to it so that a white object still looks white On the other hand devices such as digital cameras see a white subject as white by first adjusting the color balance to suit the color of the ambient light around the subject This adjustment is called matching the white balance A function that automatically matches the white balance is called an Automatic White Balance function 129 130 Safety Notes To ensure that you use your FinePix F601 ZOOM camera correctly read these Safety Notes and your Owner s Manual carefully beforehand After reading these Safety Notes store them in a safe place About the Icons The icons shown below are used in this document to indicate the severity of the injury or damage that can result if the information indicated by the icon is ignored and the product is used incorrectly as a result This icon indicates that death or WARNING serious injury can result if the information is ignored This icon indicates that personal CAUTION injury or material damage can result if the information is ignored The icons shown below are used to indicate the nature of the information which is to be observed Triangular icons notify the user of information requiring attention Important user that the action indicated is prohibited Prohibited Filled circles with an exclamation mark notify gD the user of an action that must be performed Required S Circular icon
88. ton erases all the files and initializes the SmartMedia Y If the CLCARD ERROR CT WRITE ERROR TREAD ERROR or C1 CARD NOT INITIALIZED message appears refer to P 119 120 before formatting the SmartMedia and take the appropriate measures 89 86 payeack menu VOICE MEMO DURING PLAYBACK Set the Mode switch to PJ Use lt 4 and gt to select the image still image to which you want to add a voice memo Press the MENU OK button to display the menu screen Use P to select amp Press the MENU OkK button VOICE MEMO REC STANDBY Voice MEMO RECORDING C OK ui OK Jide BACK AHT BACK JIR During recording the remaining time is shown 4 on the LCD monitor and the self timer lamp flashes When the time remaining reaches 5 seconds the self timer lamp starts flashing quickly The REC STANDBY message appears on the LCD monitor Recording begins when you press the MENU OK button Face the microphone P 8 on the front of the camera to record your comments Hold the camera roughly 20 cm 7 9 in away for To end your comment during recording press the the best results MENU Ok button 87 VOICE MEMO DURING PLAYBACK ta HOW TO SPECIFY PRINT OPTIONS DPOF When the image already has DPOF stands for Digital Print Order Format and refers to
89. ttery in a cool dry place Storing the battery for long periods in a hot location can shorten the battery life If you use the battery for a long period the camera body and the battery itself will become warm This is normal and is not a malfunction Use the AC power adapter supplied with the camera if you are taking pictures or viewing images for a long period of time E Specifications of the Enclosed NP 60 Nominal voltage DC 3 7V Nominal capacity 1035mAh Operating temperature O C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Dimensions 35 2 mm x 53 mm x 7 0 mm 1 39 in x 2 1 in x 0 28 in W x H x D Mass Weight Approx 30g 1 05 oz These specifications are subject to change without notice 115 Notes on the Power Supply Use only the AC 5VS AC 5VHS AC Power Adapter with your FinePix F601 ZOOM Digital Camera The use of other AC power adapters may result in damage to your camera The AC Power Adapter is only intended for indoor use Push the connection cord plug firmly into the DC input socket When you unplug the connection cord from the DC input socket switch the camera off and pull the plug out by grasping the plug itself not by pulling the cord Do not use the AC power adapter with any device except the specified device During use the AC power adapter will become hot to touch but this is not abnormal Do not disassemble the AC power adapter Doing so could be dangerous Do not use the AC power adapter
90. ttings F2 8 to F8 1 EV steps Shutter speed auto 1 4 to 1 1000 sec 1 3 EV steps Shutter priority Auto This is an automatic mode that allows you to set the shutter speed You can use this mode to take shots that freeze movement fast shutter speeds or that give the impression of movement slow shutter speeds Shutter speeds 2 to 1 1000 sec 1 EV steps Aperture auto F2 8 to F8 1 EV steps W Manual exposure This mode allows you to set any shutter speed or aperture setting Shutter speeds 2 to 1 1600 sec 1 3 EV steps Aperture settings F2 8 to F8 1 EV steps 1M Ie zoom Shutter speed Aperture m A Zoom Allows you to set the zoom scale Mode The selected mode Y B or W is displayed Shutter speed Specified or automatically Aperture Specified or determined automatically Mode determined D In Program Auto mode the mode shutter speed and aperture are not shown EOIN 0049 Use 4 and gt to select zoom shutter speed or aperture Use A and Y to adjust the settings 67 68 PHOTOGRAPHY menu O PHOTOMETRY PHOTOMETRY MULTI SPOT AVERAGE This mode can be selected in the GM photography mode Use this mode for scenes where the brightness of the subject and background differ markedly so that the Multi setting is unlikely to achieve the desired result MULTI Exposure metering where the camera automatica
91. uality eo Flash YO Gta vi 1 Number of remaining shots amp Macro F Battery low warning Self timer pef Eatery lon warning Continuous shooting Camera shake warning Zoom bar File size W AF frame Date EATE Example of LCD Monitor Text Display Playback Playback frame number Voice memo i DPOF R a Battery low warning Date for DPOF Zoom bar Q Date AT Time LES LOADING THE BATTERY AND SmartMedia Compatible Batteries NP 60 Rechargeable Battery 1 a N mn Indicator D The battery is not fully charged at shipment and must be charged up before being used D Do not attach labels or other stickers to the battery as this could cause the battery to jam inside the camera D See P 114 115 for note on the battery SmartMedia sold separately E Only use 3 3V SmartMedia MG 4S 4MB MG 16SW 16MB ID MG 8S 8MB MG 32SW 32MB ID MG 16S 16MB MG 64SW 64MB ID MG 32S 32MB MG 128SW 128MB ID MG 64S 64MB D Image files cannot be recorded or erased if a write protect sticker is affixed to the SmartMedia D Operation of this camera is only guaranteed when it is used with FUJIFILM SmartMedia D Some 3 3V SmartMedia are labelled as 3V or ID cards D See P 117 118 for note on SmartMedia 11 LOADING THE BATTERY AND SmartMedia X S Indicator Battery lock release button Mi EZ
92. ug and socket outlet depend on the country PictureCradle CP FX601 If you connect the AC power adapter and USB cable to this cradle you can charge the camera battery or connect the camera to your computer just by placing the camera in the cradle You can also use the cradle to view the images stored in your camera ona TV SC FX601 This is a special deerskin case that protects the camera against soiling dust and minor impacts when it is being carried 111 Accessories Guide e FD A2 Floppy Disk Adapter FlashPath This adapter is the same size and shape as a 3 5 inch floppy disk You can copy the images on a SmartMedia to your PC simply by loading the SmartMedia into the floppy disk adapter and then inserting the adapter into your floppy disk drive EE Compatible OS Compatible SmartMedia Windows 95 98 98 SE Me NT4 0 Foa Mac OS 7 6 1 to 9 1 5V 3 3V 2MB to 128MB SM R2 Image Memory Card Reader The SM R2 allows images to very easily be read and written from an image memory card SmartMedia to a personal computer Its USB interface provides high speed data transmission Compatible with Windows 98 98 SE Windows Me Windows 2000 Professional or iMac and models that support USB as standard DM R1 Image Memory Card Reader This device provides a simple way to transfer image data in either direction between your PC and an image memory card SmartMedia or CompactFlash Type II Microdrive compatible The IEEE 1394
93. unicating with your PC e The lens is fixed at the wide angle zoom setting e PC CAMERA appears on the screen e Auto Power Off is disabled when the camera is connected to a USB port Dif you switch the power on with the PC Camera USB setting selected the color tones shown on the LCD monitor and TV screen may differ D Do not disconnect the USB cable when the camera is communicating with the PC See P 108 for information on the disconnection procedure PC Operation e FinePixViewer automatically starts up and the PictureHello window opens Windows only Screen for Windows 98 SE e You can use Videolmpression to view live images Screen for Macintosh If the above operations do not occur you do not have the required software programs or drivers installed on your PC Refer to the Software Quick Start Guide booklet and complete the required PC setup procedures Then reconnect the camera to your PC 107 108 DISCONNECTING FROM THE PC Important always use this procedure MQuit all applications FinePixViewer Videolmpression etc that are using the camera Check that the viewfinder lamp is glowing green that the camera is not communicating with the computer For a DSC connection proceed to step 2 _ For a PC CAMERA connection proceed to step 3 D Even after the Copying message is no longer displayed on your PC communication w
94. ut they tend to increase the amount of interference appearing on the image Choose the setting that gives the best results for the conditions High sensitivity photography is cancelled if you select any photography mode other than M MANUAL Note that the Quality setting remains set to MM NORMAL High sensitivity photography 800 or 1600 1600 ME QUALI TY gt EI When you select a high sensitivity setting 800 or 1600 the quality setting is automatically set to MM NORMAL During high sensitivity photography WW appears on the LCD monitor In addition the quality setting cannot be changed from G1 NORMAL The digital zoom cannot be used in high sensitivity photography SHARPNESS PHOTOGRAPHY MENU This mode can be selected in the GM photography mode Use this setting to soften or emphasize outlines or to adjust the image quality 3 levels of sharpness are available HARD Emphasizes the outlines Best for shots of subjects such as buildings or text where you want sharp images NORMAL Best for ordinary photography Provides edge sharpness that is ideal for ordinary shots Softens the outlines Best for shots of subjects such as people where a softer image is desirable SOFT 13 sai PLAYING BACK MOVIES VIDEO 100 0009 12 00_AM Set the Mode switch to PI Use lt or P to select the movie file
95. y Mode FINE NORMAL BASIC FINE MG 4S wef R Lens Super EBC Fujinon optical 3x zoom lens Aperture F2 8 F4 5 F4 0 F6 3 F5 6 F8 8 F8 0 F12 4 automatically selected Focus TTL contrast type Auto or Manual Focus distance f 8 3 mm 24 9 mm Equivalent to 36 mm 108 mm on a 35 mm camera Exposure control TTL 64 zones metering Program AE MD 2 G exposure compensation available in Manual photography mode Sensitivity Equivalent to ISO 160 200 400 800 1600 White balance Auto In Manual modes 7 positions can be selected Focal range Normal Approx 60 cm 2 0 ft to infinity Macro Approx 20 cm 0 7 ft to 80 cm 2 6 ft Shutter Variable speed 3 sec to 1 2000 sec depend on Exposure mode gm 2832x2128 em 2048x1536 am 1280x960 mma QQ ily NORMAL FINE NORMAL NORMAL Ie Approx Approx Approx TINE Approx Image Data Size oe oe oS Ee a Approx Approx Approx ee 320KB eS MG 8S we et 12 Approx 6 sec Approx 16 sec Approx 8 min z 3 Approx 13 sec Approx 33 sec Approx 16 min Approx 27 sec Approx 66 sec Approx 33 min Approx 55 sec Approx 135 sec Approx 67 min MG 16S 16MB i T i gt i MG 128S 128MB 215 Approx 111 sec Approx 271 sec Approx 135 min Flash Auto flash using flash control sensor Effective range Wide angle Approx 0 2 m 4 7 m 7 8 in 15 4 ft Telephoto A

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