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A  “

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PREVIEW” screen appears when you

take a picture.

Press “

c

” to move to the next image frame.

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When you take the next (multi-exposure) shot,
the images are overlaid and displayed in the
preview screen.

To overlay more images: Press “

c

”.

To record the current image: Press “MENU/OK”.

To return to the previous image: Press “

d

”.

To stop without recording any images: 

Press “BACK”.

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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)

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)

This mode can be selected in the “

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photography mode.
“MULTI-EXP (multi-exposure)” provides a way of
overlaying photographed images on top of each
other to give a final image that cannot be
obtained through normal photography.

Guide to using + (positive) compensation

!

If the photographed image is overexposed, use
negative compensation in the EV (exposure
compensation) setting to correct the negative
compensation.

!

Only the optical zoom can be used for multi-
exposure shots. The digital zoom (

P.57) does not

function.

There is no limit on the number of times
multi-exposure can be used.

Guide to using – (negative) compensation

Subjects for Which Exposure 

Adjustment is Particularly Effective 

A

MULTI-EXP

PHOTOGRAPHY MENU

!

Exposure compensation is disabled in the following
situations :

• When the flash is used in Auto or Red-eye Reduction

mode.

• When Forced Flash mode is used and the scene

photographed is dark.

!

A preview image is always shown, regardless of the
photographed image display setting.

T

EV

(EXPOSURE COMPENSATION)

PHOTOGRAPHY MENU

T

EV

(EXPOSURE COMPENSATION)

Summary of Contents for FinePix 6800 Zoom

Page 1: ......

Page 2: ...e 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 instru...

Page 3: ...THE FILE SIZE AND QUALITY COMPRESSION RATIO 94 QLCD MONITOR BRIGHTNESS VOLUME 95 IN PC CONNECTION 101 CONNECTING AT DSC MODE 102 CONNECTING AT PC CAMERA MODE 104 DISCONNECTING FROM THE PC 106 CAMERA...

Page 4: ...f 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 Toshi...

Page 5: ...phone Self timer lamp P 60 Lens Lens Cover Viewfinder lamp P 29 Mode dial P 12 OPEN Flash pop up button P 52 Viewfinder P 27 Power button P 22 Mode switch P 12 DISP button P 25 33 34 SmartMedia slot c...

Page 6: ...ing Play Pause Fast forward Rewind Stop Voice captioning Skip playback 1 Photography 2 Playback 4 direction button setting display 4 direction button setting display 4 direction button setting display...

Page 7: ...Audio recording P 50 Continuous shooting P 46 Manual P 45 Auto P 25 43 Mode switch Mode dial Example of Monitor Text Display Shooting Example of Monitor Text Display Playback Photography Mode P 25 Mo...

Page 8: ...IN 5V Power input socket P 19 Digital USB socket P 101 Cradle The Cradle 1 Getting Ready PREFACE The cradle is a powerful tool for expanding the functionality of your camera When you are not using th...

Page 9: ...not covered by your warranty Slide the battery cover out to open it Insert the battery in the direction indicated by the arrow on the battery Connect the AC 5V AC 5VH AC Power Adapter to the cradle A...

Page 10: ...cessory or sold separately 2 1 Charging a fully depleted battery takes approximately 5 hours Switching the cradle on during charging interrupts the charging You can charge the battery more quickly by...

Page 11: ...ver while the camera is switched on the camera is automatically switched off to protect the SmartMedia The SmartMedia will not slide fully into the slot if it is inserted facing the wrong way Be caref...

Page 12: ...ra on the viewfinder lamp lights green If the date has been cleared a confirmation message appears To set the date press the MENU OK button P 24 1 Auto Power Save Function You can check the remaining...

Page 13: ...52 or a tripod to prevent blurred images due to camera shake 1 2 Use the d c button to select the desired item and then use the a and b buttons to correct the setting When you have finished setting th...

Page 14: ...fficult to see adjust the monitor brightness Be careful to ensure that the lens microphone and flash control sensor are not obscured by your hands or the camera strap The camera may not be able to tak...

Page 15: ...flashes orange while the flash is charging Since the amount of image data recorded is not fixed and varies depending on the subject level of image detail etc the number of available shots may not dec...

Page 16: ...t can be recorded onto a SmartMedia card varies slightly depending on the type of subject Also the difference between the standard number of shots and the actual number of available shots increases fo...

Page 17: ...nd 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 Move the camera back to the orig...

Page 18: ...the approximate playback position on the SmartMedia 2 2 You can use d and c button to move forward and backward respectively through your images The monitor display changes each time you press the DIS...

Page 19: ...m press the MENU OK button to trim the image Check the size of the image being saved and then press the MENU OK button The trimmed image is saved as a separate file Pressing the d or c button during z...

Page 20: ...t and DPOF settings for single frames and for selecting images when you want to check or cancel DPOF settings The LCD monitor text display disappears after approximately 3 seconds Playback zoom cannot...

Page 21: ...AC Power Adapter If your TV has stereo audio input sockets plug the cable into the left white socket Refer to the instructions provided with your TV for more information on audio and A V input for yo...

Page 22: ...and macro settings when you are using manual focus 5Auto P 43 USelf timer P 59 DVoice captioning P 61 Photography Mode Accessible menu settings Factory default OFF OFF 4Scene Position P 43 YScene pos...

Page 23: ...cene mode gives priority to slower shutter speeds Shutter Slow shutter speed mode with speeds as slow as 3 seconds Usable Flash Modes Red Eye Reduction Forced Flash Use this mode for daytime shots of...

Page 24: ...hy speed is the same regardless of the quality and file size settings The focus and exposure are determined for the first frame and cannot be changed during shooting The STORING message is displayed w...

Page 25: ...y to suit the scene being shot Shooting begins when you fully depress the shutter button 4 3 The white balance is automatically set when you fully depress the shutter button Once the remaining time ru...

Page 26: ...microphone P 8 with your fingers etc The maximum length of the audio recording may be shorter than 1 hour depending on the available space on the SmartMedia You do not need to hold down the shutter bu...

Page 27: ...he 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 The available flash settings are limit...

Page 28: ...l and you cannot use the flash In the modes shown below the icon is not displayed but the flash still cannot be used t Scene Landscape P 44 u Movie Video P 47 e Continuous shooting P 46 7 Forced Flash...

Page 29: ...oom Digital zoom Zoom bar display 2 1 This mode can be selected in the 5 o e and w photography modes Selecting Macro mode allows you to take close up shots Effective Photography Range Approx 20 cm 80...

Page 30: ...n also use the AF AE lock P 31 Be careful not to stand in front of the camera when you press the shutter button as this can cause focusing or light metering errors 2 Press the MENU OK button to displa...

Page 31: ...recording time may be shorter than 30 seconds depending on the available space on the SmartMedia Even if the LCD monitor is switched off it automatically switches on when you take a picture using the...

Page 32: ...set amount The three available settings are 1 3 2 3 and 1 EV See P 126 for a definition of EV Five frames continuous shooting cannot be used when Auto Bracketing is selected The STORING message appear...

Page 33: ...rescent lamps b Shooting under Cool White fluorescent lamps n Shooting in incandescent light The white balance setting unless it is a Custom White Balance setting is ignored when you use the flash To...

Page 34: ...ion mode When dark scenes are shot in Forced Flash mode This mode can be selected in the 3 photography mode Use this setting to soften or emphasize outlines or to adjust the image quality Three levels...

Page 35: ...in the 3 photography mode MULTI EXP multi exposure provides a way of overlaying photographed images on top of each other to give a final image that cannot be obtained through normal photography Guide...

Page 36: ...mode is particularly effective for shots of people wearing black or white clothing and shots of scenery SPOT This mode is useful for subjects with strongly contrasting light and dark areas where you...

Page 37: ...rwards or backwards through the movie Fast forward Rewind Each time you press d or c when the movie is paused the movie advances or goes back one frame Hold down the button to move through the frames...

Page 38: ...h time you press d or c when the recording is paused playback skips backwards or forwards A progress bar is displayed as a rough guide to the playback position Audio skip When paused 2 Press b to play...

Page 39: ...to normal playback 1 Use d or c to select an image file that has a voice memo The 9 icon is displayed Press b to play the voice memo The LCD monitor shows the playback time and a playback progress bar...

Page 40: ...tected files Erases only the selected file Protected files P 81 83 are not erased If or is displayed first wipe the contact surface on the SmartMedia gold colored area thoroughly with a soft dry cloth...

Page 41: ...the menu on the monitor The Auto Power Off function does not operate during playback Playback for movies and voice captions starts automatically When playback ends the camera advances to the next fra...

Page 42: ...con appears on the LCD monitor To remove the protection press the MENU OK button again If you do not want to protect any images press the BACK button to return to the menu To exit the menu screen pres...

Page 43: ...how to order your prints with the FinePix6800 ZOOM Note that some printers do not support date and time imprinting or specification of the number of prints Note that the warnings shown below may be d...

Page 44: ...lly confirms the setting To continue using FRAME SET repeat steps and This function allows you to select whether or not the date of shooting is included on the print Set the Mode switch to 2 Press the...

Page 45: ...ettings Pressing the BACK only cancels the setting for the currently selected frame You cannot cancel settings for frames other than the currently selected frame 4 3 To Apply the Settings When you hav...

Page 46: ...o the menu To exit the menu screen press the BACK button again 3 To delete the print setting display the image for which the setting is to be deleted and then press the MENU OK button When the print s...

Page 47: ...UP VOLUME P 95 LCD BRIGHTNESS P 95 During Playback Settings Display Explanation IMAGE DISPLAY USB MODE AUTO POWER SAVE DATE TIME STARTUP SCREEN FRAME NO SET STARTUP SCREEN OFF POSTVIEW PREVIEW DSC PC...

Page 48: ...in still photography mode There are 8 combinations of file size and quality settings in total P 30 To produce high quality prints Use the largest possible image size and a low compression rate FINE o...

Page 49: ...ed for about 2 seconds and is then automatically recorded PREVIEW The photographed image is displayed and you can then select whether to record the image You can also select preview zoom and recorded...

Page 50: ...ction when you want to get the maximum possible running time from the battery When the camera is in sleep mode pressing the shutter button down halfway brings the camera back to full operational mode...

Page 51: ...ays switch the camera off before you open the SmartMedia slot cover If you open the slot cover without switching the camera off the frame number memory will not function File numbers run from 0001 to...

Page 52: ...r adapter and the special USB cable are connected to the cradle 1 2 Load a SmartMedia containing photographed images Open the connection socket cover on the bottom of the camera Switch the camera off...

Page 53: ...mp blinks during communication with the PC Do not disconnect the camera during communication The angle of the cradle can be changed This is useful when the cradle is used for a PC camera connection Th...

Page 54: ...Remove the camera from the cradle Close the connection socket cover on the bottom of the camera Card reader connection Check that the self timer lamp is not blinking the camera is not communicating w...

Page 55: ...ld separately can make taking pictures with the FinePix6800 ZOOM even easier For information on how to attach and use the accessories refer to the instructions provided with the accessory used SmartMe...

Page 56: ...sand The FinePix6800 ZOOM is particularly and adversely affected by sand In sandy locations such as beaches or deserts or in locations where there is wind borne sand ensure that the camera is not expo...

Page 57: ...t of power produced by putting the battery 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 n...

Page 58: ...trong static electricity or electrical noise Notes on the SmartMedia AC Power Adapter Notes on the Power Supply Always use the AC 5V AC 5VH AC Power Adapter with the FinePix6800 ZOOM Camera The use of...

Page 59: ...se provided during transportation or storage or keep the SmartMedia in a storage case if available Do not carry SmartMedia in locations such as a trouser pocket This could subject the SmartMedia to ex...

Page 60: ...print order specified for image you attempted to erase Remove the protection If the image is too dark take the picture at a distance of around 2 m 6 6 ft from the subject Use AF lock to take the pict...

Page 61: ...SmartMedia Wipe the SmartMedia contact area with a clean dry cloth Load a new SmartMedia Switch the camera on Load a new fully charged battery I can t use the flash to take pictures The Mode switch a...

Page 62: ...the TV The camera and TV are connected incorrectly The TV input is set to TV Connect the TV and camera correctly Set the TV input to Video PC connection failed The camera and cradle are not connected...

Page 63: ...positions can be selected Focal range Normal Approx 60 cm 2 0 ft to infinity Macro Approx 20 cm 0 6 ft to 80 cm 2 6 ft Shutter Variable speed 3 sec to 1 2000 sec using AE Flash Auto flash using flash...

Page 64: ...ormat for recording sound The file extension is WAV and the data itself is recorded either as PCM or as a compressed recording This camera uses PCM recording The files can be played back as follows Wi...

Page 65: ...ed 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...

Page 66: ...socket connection is loose This could cause a fire or electric shock Request regular internal testing and cleaning for your camera Build up of dust in your camera can cause a fire or electric shock Co...

Page 67: ...Printed in Japan FGS 103102 FG Printed on recycled paper 26 30 Nishiazabu 2 chome Minato ku Tokyo 106 8620 Japan...

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