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This manual will show you how to use your FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA
FinePix S304 correctly. Please follow the instructions carefully.

BL00171-200 (1)

Getting Ready

Camera Connection

Using FinePixViewer

Basic Photography

Advanced Features

Photography

Advanced Features

Playback

Software Installation

Settings

3.2

Summary of Contents for FinePix 3800

Page 1: ...TAL CAMERA FinePix S304 correctly Please follow the instructions carefully BL00171 200 1 7 8 Getting Ready Camera Connection Using FinePixViewer Basic Photography Advanced Features Photography Advance...

Page 2: ...sonable 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...

Page 3: ...Mac OS 8 6 to 9 2 89 6 3 1 Check the system software settings 89 6 3 2 From FinePixViewer installation to restart 89 6 4 Installation on a Mac OS X 92 6 4 1 From FinePixViewer installation to restart...

Page 4: ...bits 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 r...

Page 5: ...ography mode P 22 Power OFF P 17 MOVIE Video P 47 Manual P 44 AUTO P 22 Scene Position P 45 Mode dial Nomenclature Refer to the pages in parentheses for information on using the camera features a Tele...

Page 6: ...on White balance Macro Battery low warning Number of remaining shots Quality mode Number of recorded pixels for images AF warning AF frame EV Exposure compensation Self Timer Camera shake warning Exam...

Page 7: ...ries Adapter Ring AR FX9 see below for specifications Lens caps front and rear Lens pouch The enclosed adapter ring for FinePix 4800 6900 S602 cannot be used Only use the wide conversion lens at the w...

Page 8: ...es can greatly reduce the time for which the batteries provide power h You will need the optional charger P 114 to recharge Ni MH batteries h See P 117 118 for notes on using batteries xD Picture Card...

Page 9: ...he xD Picture Card When you push the xD Picture Card into the slot and then slowly remove your finger the lock is released and the xD Picture Card is pushed out You can then pull the xD Picture Card t...

Page 10: ...ear month day and MM DD YYYY month day year Once you have set the date and time press the MENU OK button Pressing the MENU OK button switches the camera to Photography or Playback mode To set the time...

Page 11: ...ing Z or X is displayed on the LCD monitor If no icon is displayed there is ample charge left in the batteries i X Lit red Batteries charge low Replace or recharge the batteries as they will run out s...

Page 12: ...der EVF or the LCD monitor to take pictures by pressing the EVF LCD button to switch between the two 2 3 Mode qPhotography mode wPlay back mode Default setting EVF LCD monitor LCD monitor EVF After sw...

Page 13: ...n halfway the image on the screen freezes temporarily However this image is not the recorded image If V is displayed on the screen e g the shot is too dark for the camera to focus try standing about 2...

Page 14: ...alternately Recording data to the xD Picture Card ready to shoot Lit orange Recording data to the xD Picture Card not ready to shoot Blinking orange Charging the flash flash will not fire Blinking red...

Page 15: ...d formatted in the camera Number of available frames Standard number of shots per xD Picture Card Because the amount of data recorded varies depending on the subject the number of available shots may...

Page 16: ...e being out of focus Important Scene 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...

Page 17: ...M Press a to zoom in on your subject and b to zoom out When the limit of optical zooming is reached the digital zoom can then be used to zoom still further See P 51 for information on changing the qua...

Page 18: ...main subject at night with the background brightly lit please use the E mode Night Scene settings P 45 n Red Eye Reduction Use this mode to ensure that the subject s eyes appear natural when photogra...

Page 19: ...ng Suppressed 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...

Page 20: ...ed image by pressing the DISP button again VIEWING YOUR IMAGES PLAYBACK wPLAYBACK During playback you can skip backwards or forwards through the images the frame number increases or decreases by holdi...

Page 21: ...e erased to your computer or another media PLAYBACK ZOOM wPLAYBACK This function is useful for things such as checking the focus of shots you have taken Pressing a during single frame playback switche...

Page 22: ...stment 0 6 to 0 6 g OPTION SET UP LCD BRIGHTNESS OK OK OK OK OK OK 1 2 OK OK OK 1 OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK R AUTO E SCENE POSITION W MANUAL T MOVIE 1 Restrictions apply to the available...

Page 23: ...ITY SELF TIMER ESCENE POSITION g OPTION 0 1 This is the simplest photography mode to use and is suitable for the widest range of shots Available menu options yQUALITY SELF TIMER g OPTION Available men...

Page 24: ...e xD Picture Card is formatted in the camera T MOVIE VIDEO q MOVIE 2 Use this mode for daytime shots of scenery Landscape mode provides crisp clear shots of buildings mountains and other scenery hWhen...

Page 25: ...d on the screen 3 When the camera is used to shoot a movie you can get brighter images by using a light source such as a fluorescent lamp to illuminate the subject You do not need to hold down the shu...

Page 26: ...ll image R E W Movie u Quality pixels Usage Continued on next page PHOTOGRAPHY MENU OPERATION The accessible menu settings differ depending on the photography mode When you validate the settings the r...

Page 27: ...de is switched between photography and playback When the camera is switched off You can also use the AF AE lock P 29 Be careful not to stand in front of the camera when you press the shutter button as...

Page 28: ...paper 0 6 EV hScenes with low reflectivity such as shots of pine trees or dark foliage 0 6 EV Guide to using positive compensation Guide to using negative compensation Subjects for Which Exposure Adju...

Page 29: ...eople where a softer image is desirable PHOTOGRAPHY MENU K SHARPNESS PHOTOGRAPHY MENU Displaying the menus P 50 PHOTOGRAPHY MENU a WHITE BALANCE SELECTING THE LIGHT SOURCE AUTO Automatic adjustment Sh...

Page 30: ...4 Advanced Features Playback 0 1 0 2 2 1 0 1 0 2 Indicated by the u icon This mode can be selected in the W photography mode This is an automatic mode that allows you to set the aperture You can use t...

Page 31: ...ideo files contain large amounts of data Depending on the performance of the computer movies may not run smoothly if the computer cannot process the images quickly enough The movie automatically stops...

Page 32: ...button once more to erase the image 1Use a or b to select FRAME ALL FRAMES or FORMAT 2Press MENU OK button to confirm your selection 0 1 0 2 Back Returns to playback without erasing any files Frame E...

Page 33: ...U OK button to view the menu screen Use d or c to select k PROTECT k PROTECTING IMAGES FRAME ALL w PLAYBACK MENU Format Pressing the MENU OK button erases all the files and initializes the xD Picture...

Page 34: ...files press the BACK button To remove the protection press the MENU OK button again 1 2 k PROTECTING IMAGES FRAME ALL w PLAYBACK MENU 1Press a or b to select UNPROTECT ALL PROTECT ALL or FRAME SET RES...

Page 35: ...s shown below may be displayed while you are specifying the prints P 63 When you erase the image the DPOF setting for that image is deleted at the same time P 73 If you load an xD Picture Card that co...

Page 36: ...selected setting is then valid for all frames with DPOF settings 3 0 1 0 2 4 0 1 0 2 1Press a to select OK 2Press the MENU OK button 1 0 1 0 2 2 1Set the Power switch to Q 2Press the MENU OK button to...

Page 37: ...the previous settings i DPOF SET FRAME w PLAYBACK MENU 3 5 0 1 0 2 6 1Use d or c to display the frame for which you want to specify DPOF settings 2Press a or b to set YES for the frame to be printed a...

Page 38: ...ds the self timer lamp starts blinking quickly To end your comment during recording press the MENU OK button r RECORDING VOICE MEMOS w PLAYBACK MENU 2 0 3 0 1 0 2 1 You can also add voice memos to ima...

Page 39: ...ws the playback time and a playback progress bar Take care not to block the speaker If the sound is difficult to hear adjust the volume P 79 0 1 0 2 r RECORDING VOICE MEMOS w PLAYBACK MENU 5 If you se...

Page 40: ...PLAYING BACK VOICE MEMOS w PLAYBACK MENU The voice memo automatically stops when playback ends Playback Control Description Pauses the voice memo during playback Press this button again to resume play...

Page 41: ...of the beep emitted when the camera controls are used LOW RESET ALL OK Except for the DATE TIME and LANGUAGE settings this function resets all the camera settings including the photography and playbac...

Page 42: ...d for a further 90 seconds it is automatically switched off i The charging time for the flash increases slightly because the flash charging power is reduced Software needed for playing back movies etc...

Page 43: ...he Setup screen appears Click the Installing FinePixViewer button For more information on what is installed click the Read Me First button and Using FinePixViewer button Launching the Installer Manual...

Page 44: ...lled QuickTime version 5 0 2 or later this installation is not performed Click Agree button in the Software License Agreement window If the Connection speed window appears set the correct speed for yo...

Page 45: ...talling FinePixViewer button For more information on what is installed click the Read Me First button and Using FinePixViewer button 4 A confirmation message appears asking whether you want to continu...

Page 46: ...t button Click Agree button in the License window 8 After you restart your Macintosh the FinePixViewer installation completed message appears Click Using FinePixViewer to view the basic FinePixViewer...

Page 47: ...w does not open automatically double click the CD ROM icon 3 Double click Installer for MacOS X NOTE NOTE 4 Click the icon 5 Enter the administrator name and password Then click the OK button 6 Click...

Page 48: ...le The shape of the plug and socket outlet depends on the country of use Connecting the AC power adapter does not allow you to charge the Ni MH batteries Use the optional charger P 114 to charge the N...

Page 49: ...Use the special USB cable to connect the camera to your computer 7 Switch the camera on Always use the prescribed procedure when disconnecting or switching off the camera P 102 If you are using a Wind...

Page 50: ...SB socket Camera DC IN 5V socket 7 3 Use at PC CAM mode 1 The Found New Hardware help message appears in the bottom right corner of your screen This message will close when the settings are completed...

Page 51: ...uired software programs or drivers installed on your PC Complete the required PC setup procedures Then reconnect the camera to your PC If the Digital Signature Not Found dialog box appears click the Y...

Page 52: ...s being exchanged with the computer 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 No PC operation...

Page 53: ...e software refer to How to use FinePixViewer in the HELP menu which was installed from the CD ROM 8 2 Making a FinePix CD Album For using ImageMixer VCD for FinePix to create CD albums and video CDs h...

Page 54: ...tructions If the country or area where you are living does not appear in the pull down list select OTHERS 8 4 User Registration 8 3 Using the FinePix Internet Service Mac OS X users should refer to P...

Page 55: ...differ slightly in appearance from the sample shown here 7 When you have entered all the required information click the Register button at the bottom of the page Once you complete the registration a...

Page 56: ...ress the key to view the previous page or the key to view the next page For more information on using Acrobat Reader refer to the Acrobat Reader Help menu 8 6 Uninstalling the Software Only perform th...

Page 57: ...nected to your Macintosh 2 Drag all the files that begin with USB04CB to the Trash 3 Restart your Macintosh 4 Select Empty Trash in the Special menu Uninstalling Exif Launcher FinePixViewer and DP Edi...

Page 58: ...teries Fujifilm Battery charger with Battery BK NH with Euro type or UK type plug The BK NH includes the quick battery charger BCH NH and 2 Ni MH batteries The BCH NH can charge 2 Ni MH batteries in a...

Page 59: ...Do not attempt to deform disassemble or modify the batteries h Do not attempt to peel off or cut the battery casing h Do not drop strike or otherwise subject the batteries to strong impacts Notes on...

Page 60: ...gerprints etc on the terminals of Ni MH batteries can greatly reduce the number of available shots When this occurs clean the terminals carefully with a soft dry cloth Then use up the remaining charge...

Page 61: ...The recording process is electrically performed and enables erasure of existing image data as well as re recording of new image data h When using a new Memory Card or a Memory Card that has been init...

Page 62: ...planation Remedy Lit red Blinking red The batteries in the camera are fully depleted or very low on charge No xD Picture Card is loaded i The xD Picture Card is not formatted i The xD Picture Card con...

Page 63: ...ressed i No xD Picture Card is loaded i The xD Picture Card is fully recorded i The xD Picture Card is write protected i The xD Picture Card is not formatted i The xD Picture Card contact area gold co...

Page 64: ...reload the batteries or reconnect the AC power adapter and try again i Replace the batteries Troubleshooting e If you think the camera is faulty check the following once more Troubleshooting Possible...

Page 65: ...eries or xD Picture Card h Weight for photography Approx 437 g 15 4 oz including batteries xD Picture Card lens cap and strap h Accessories See P 7 h Optional Accessories See P 114 115 Approx 5 min Ap...

Page 66: ...tion that must be performed Required Safety Notes WARNING Unplug from power socket Do not use in the bathroom or shower Explanation of Terms DPOF Digital Print Order Format DPOF is a format used for r...

Page 67: ...disassemble the camera Never open the casing Do not use the camera when it has been dropped or the casing is damaged This can cause a fire or electric shock h Contact your FUJIFILM dealer Never attem...

Page 68: ...as expressly granted by FUJIFILM hereunder you shall not copy or reproduce all or any part of Software or Documentation 3 3 You shall not modify adapt or translate Software or Documentation You also s...

Page 69: ...Printed in Japan FGS 204107 FG Printed on recycled paper 26 30 Nishiazabu 2 chome Minato ku Tokyo 106 8620 Japan...

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