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An Introduction To Camera Finepix - s3500

It describes the basic functions of a digital camera. The series of this type of cameras were once used.

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1 Getting Ready

2 Using
the Camera

3 Advanced
Features

4 Settings

5 Software
Installation

6 Viewing Images

OWNER’S MANUAL
This manual will show you how to use your
FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA FinePix S3100/FinePix S3500 correctly.
Please follow the instructions carefully.
BL00404-200 (1)

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Warning
For customers of FinePix S3100
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.
For customers in the U.S.A. to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
Tested To Comply — Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
With FCC Standards — Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE — Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.
FCC Statement — Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation help.
is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not
not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must expressly approved in this manual could void the user’s authority
accept any interference received, including interference that to operate the equipment.
may cause undesired operation. Notes on the Grant:
To comply with Part 15 of the FCC rules, this product must be
CAUTION used with a Fujifilm-specified ferrite-core Video cable, USB cable
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the and DC supply cord.
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable For customers in Canada
protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate CAUTION
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES- 003.
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular Please read the Safety Notes (➡P.96) and make sure
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference you understand them before using the camera.
to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try

IMPORTANT Be sure to read this page before using the Software.

4. Ownership.
NOTICE All copyrights and other proprietary rights to Software and
Documentation are owned and retained by FUJIFILM or the third party
BEFORE OPENING THE PACKAGE OF CD-ROM suppliers as indicated on or in Software or Documentation. Nothing
PROVIDED BY FUJI PHOTO FILM CO., LTD., PLEASE contained herein shall be construed, expressly or implicitly, as
READ THIS END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT transferring or granting any right, license, or title to you other than those
explicitly granted under this Agreement.
CAREFULLY. ONLY IF YOU AGREE WITH THIS
AGREEMENT, SHOULD YOU USE THE SOFTWARE 5. Limited Warranty.
FUJIFILM warrants to you that Media is free from any defect in material
RECORDED ON THE CD-ROM. BY OPENING THE and workmanship under normal use for ninety (90) days from the date of
PACKAGE, YOU ACCEPT AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY your receipt of Media. Should Media not meet the foregoing warranty,
THIS AGREEMENT. FUJIFILM shall replace such defective Media with other Media bearing
no defect. FUJIFILM’s entire liability and your sole and exclusive remedy
with regard to any defect in Media shall be expressly limited to such
End User License Agreement FUJIFILM’s replacement of Media as provided herein
6. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY.
This End User License Agreement (“Agreement”) is an agreement between EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 5 HEREIN, FUJIFILM
Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd. (“FUJIFILM”) and you, which sets forth the terms PROVIDES PRODUCT “AS IS” AND WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF
and conditions of the license granted for you to use the software provided by ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. FUJIFILM SHALL MAKE NO
FUJIFILM. WARRANTY, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO ANY
The CD-ROM contains third party software. In case a separate agreement is OTHER MATTERS, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO NON-
provided by a third party supplier for its software, the provisions of such INFRINGEMENT OF ANY COPYRIGHT, PATENT, TRADE SECRET,
separate agreement shall apply to the use of such third party software, OR ANY OTHER PROPRIETARY RIGHTS OF ANY THIRD PARTY,
prevailing over those of this Agreement. MARCHANTABILITY, OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR
1. Definitions. PURPOSE.
(a) “Media” means the CD-ROM titled “Software for FinePix AX” which is 7. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY.
provided to you together with this Agreement. IN NO EVENT SHALL FUJIFILM HAVE ANY LIABILITY FOR ANY
(b) “Software” means the software which is recorded on Media. GENERAL, SPECIAL, DIRECT, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL,
(c) “Documentation” means the operation manuals of Software and other INCIDENTAL, OR OTHER DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR
related written materials which are provided to you together with LOSS OF PROFITS OR LOST SAVINGS) INCURRED FROM THE USE
Media. OF OR INABILITY TO USE PRODUCT EVEN IF FUJIFILM HAS BEEN
(d) “Product” means Media (including Software) and Documentation ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
collectively.
8. No export.
2. Use of Software. You acknowledge that neither Software nor any part thereof, will be
FUJIFILM grants to you a nontransferable, nonexclusive license: transferred, or exported to any country or used in any manner in
(a) to install one copy of Software onto one computer in binary machine violation of any export control laws and regulations to which Software is
executable form; subject.
(b) to use Software on the computer onto which Software is installed;
and 9. Termination.
(c) to make one backup copy of Software. In case you breach any of the terms and conditions hereof, FUJIFILM
may immediately terminate this Agreement without any notice.
3. Restrictions.
3.1 You shall not distribute, rent, lease or otherwise transfer all or any 10. Term.
part of Software, Media or Documentation to any third party without This Agreement is effective until the date when you cease to use
FUJIFILM’s prior written consent. You also shall not sublicense, Software, unless earlier terminated in accordance with Section 9
assign or otherwise transfer all or any part of the rights granted to hereof.
you by FUJIFILM under this Agreement without FUJIFILM’s prior 11. Obligation upon termination.
written consent. Upon termination or expiration of this Agreement, you shall, at
3.2 Except as expressly granted by FUJIFILM hereunder, you shall not your own responsibility and expense, delete or destroy
copy or reproduce all or any part of Software or Documentation. immediately all Software (including its copies), Media and
3.3 You shall not modify, adapt or translate Software or Documentation. Documentation.
You also shall not alter or remove copyright and other proprietary 12. Governing Law.
notices that appear on or in Software or Documentation. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in
3.4 You shall not, or shall not have any third party, reverse-engineer, accordance with laws of Japan.
2 decompile, or disassemble Software.

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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 S3100 / FinePix S3500
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: EN60065
EMC: EN55022: 1998 Classe B
EN55024: 1998
EN61000-3-2: 1995 + A1:1998 + A2:1998

following the provision of the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC, 92/31/EEC and


93/68/EEC) and Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC).

Dusseldorf, Germany July 1, 2004


Place Date Signature/Managing Director

Bij dit produkt zijn batterijen geleverd. Wanneer deze leeg zijn, moet u
ze niet weggooien maar inleveren als KCA

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Contents
Warning ............................................................ 2 Camera parts and features ............................... 8
IMPORTANT .................................................... 2 Example of screen text display ..................... 9
EC Declaration of Conformity ........................... 3 ■ Photography mode ............................... 9
Preface ............................................................. 6 ■ Playback mode ..................................... 9
Accessories included ........................................ 7

1 Getting Ready
ATTACH THE LENS CAP / STRAP / ADAPTER RING ...................................................................... 10
Attaching the lens cap ..................................................................................................................... 10
LOADING THE BATTERIES ............................................................................................................... 11
Compatible batteries ....................................................................................................................... 11
INSERTING THE MEDIA .................................................................................................................... 12
TURNING ON AND OFF / SETTING THE DATE AND TIME ............................................................. 13
CORRECTING THE DATE AND TIME / CHANGING THE DATE ORDER ........................................ 14
Correcting the date and time .......................................................................................................... 14
Changing the date order ................................................................................................................ 14
SELECTING THE LANGUAGE .......................................................................................................... 15
CHECKING THE BATTERY CHARGE ................................................................................................ 16

2 Using the Camera


BASIC OPERATION GUIDE ............................................................................................................... 17
PHOTOGRAPHY MODE
TAKING PICTURES (B AUTO MODE) ......................................................................................... 20
USING LCD MONITOR ................................................................................................................. 22
INDICATOR LAMP DISPLAY ........................................................................................................ 23
NUMBER OF AVAILABLE FRAMES ............................................................................................. 23
■ Standard number of frames per xD-Picture Card ................................................................... 23
USING AF/AE LOCK ..................................................................................................................... 24
USING THE ZOOM (OPTICAL ZOOM/DIGITAL ZOOM) .............................................................. 25
BEST FRAMING ............................................................................................................................ 25
PLAYBACK MODE
VIEWING THE IMAGES (w PLAYBACK) .......................................................................................... 26
Single-frame playback/Selecting images/Multi-frame playback ..................................................... 26
Playback zoom ............................................................................................................................... 27
ERASING IMAGES (o ERASE FRAME) ............................................................................................ 28

3 Advanced Features
B STILL PHOTOGRAPHY
PHOTOGRAPHY FUNCTIONS
TAKING PICTURES — SELECTING THE CAMERA SETTINGS ....................................................... 29
PHOTOGRAPHY MODE SELECTOR ................................................................................................. 30
B AUTO / m SCENE POSITION .................................................................................................. 30
s MANUAL ........................................................................................................................................ 31
e MACRO (CLOSE-UP) .................................................................................................................... 32
d FLASH ........................................................................................................................................... 33
x Auto flash mode ......................................................................................................................... 34
b Red-eye reduction ..................................................................................................................... 34
d Forced flash ............................................................................................................................... 34
c Slow synchro ............................................................................................................................. 35
n Red-eye reduction + Slow synchro ............................................................................................ 35
INCREASING MONITOR BRIGHTNESS ............................................................................................ 36
PHOTOGRAPHY MENU
PHOTOGRAPHY MENU OPERATION ............................................................................................... 37
PHOTOGRAPHY MENU ..................................................................................................................... 38
y QUALITY SETTINGS IN PHOTOGRAPHY MODE ........................................................................ 38
* SELF-TIMER PHOTOGRAPHY ..................................................................................................... 39
√ SCENE POSITION ........................................................................................................................ 40
z FLASH BRIGHTNESS ADJUSTMENT .......................................................................................... 41
4 D EV (EXPOSURE COMPENSATION) ............................................................................................ 41

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A WHITE BALANCE (SELECTING THE LIGHT SOURCE) ............................................................. 42
‹ APERTURE-PRIORITY ................................................................................................................ 42
G SHARPNESS ................................................................................................................................. 42
B PLAYBACK
PLAYBACK MENU
o ERASING SINGLE / ALL FRAMES ............................................................................................... 43
u DPOF SET FRAME ....................................................................................................................... 45
HOW TO SPECIFY PRINT OPTIONS (DPOF) ................................................................................... 45
HOW TO SPECIFY PRINT OPTIONS (FRAME SET/RESET) ............................................................ 46
u DPOF SET FRAME (RESET ALL) ................................................................................................. 48
i PROTECTING IMAGES: FRAME / SET ALL / RESET ALL .......................................................... 49
g AUTOMATIC PLAYBACK .............................................................................................................. 51
Y TRIMMING ..................................................................................................................................... 52
B MOVIE
MOVIE MODE
r RECORDING MOVIES .................................................................................................................. 54
y QUALITY SETTINGS IN MOVIE MODE ........................................................................................ 56
1
PLAYBACK MODE
PLAYING BACK MOVIES ................................................................................................................... 57
■ Playing back movies .................................................................................................................. 57

4 Settings
2
fi ADJUSTING EVF / LCD (THE MONITOR BRIGHTNESS) ........................................................... 58
SET-UP ................................................................................................................................................ 59
F USING THE SET-UP SCREEN ..................................................................................................... 59
■ SET-UP menu options ............................................................................................................... 60
POWER SAVE SETTING .............................................................................................................. 61
FORMAT ........................................................................................................................................ 61
3
WORLD TIME (TIME DIFFERENCE) ............................................................................................ 62
FRAME NO. ................................................................................................................................... 63

5 Software Installation
5.1 INSTALLATION ON A Windows PC .............................................................................................. 64
4
5.2 INSTALLATION ON A Mac OS 9.2 ............................................................................................... 66
5.3 INSTALLATION ON A Mac OS X .................................................................................................. 69

6 Viewing Images
6.1 CAMERA CONNECTION .............................................................................................................. 72 5
6.1.1 Using the AC Power adapter (sold separately) ..................................................................... 72
6.1.2 Connecting to a TV ............................................................................................................... 72
6.2 CONNECTING THE CAMERA DIRECTLY TO THE PRINTER — PictBridge FUNCTION ........... 73
6.2.1 Specifying images for printing on the camera ....................................................................... 73
6.2.2 Specifying images for printing without using DPOF single-frame printing ............................ 74
6.3 CONNECTING TO A PC ............................................................................................................... 76
6.3.1 Connecting to a PC ............................................................................................................... 76
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6.3.2 Disconnecting the camera .................................................................................................... 79
6.4 USING FinePixViewer ................................................................................................................... 80
6.4.1 Mastering FinePixViewer ...................................................................................................... 80
6.4.2 Uninstalling the software ....................................................................................................... 80

System Expansion Options ............................ 82 AC Power Adapter ...................................... 86


Accessories Guide ......................................... 83 Discharging rechargeable Ni-MH batteries ... 87
Conversion Lens Guide (sold separately) ...... 84 Notes on the xD-Picture Card™ ................... 88
Using Your Camera Correctly ........................ 85 Warning Displays ........................................... 89
Power Supply and Batteries ........................... 85 Troubleshooting .............................................. 91
Applicable Batteries .................................... 85 Specifications ................................................. 93
Notes on the Batteries ................................ 85 Explanation of Terms ..................................... 95
Using the AA-size Ni-MH batteriescorrectly ... 86 Safety Notes ................................................... 96
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Preface
■ Test Shots Prior to Photography ■ Notes on Electrical Interference
For important photographs (such as weddings and If the camera is to be used in hospitals or aircrafts,
overseas trips), always take a test shot and view the please note that this camera may cause interference
image to make sure that the camera is working to other equipment in the hospital or aircraft. For
normally. details, please check with the applicable regulations.
h Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd. cannot accept liability for
any incidental losses (such as the costs of ■ Handling Your Digital Camera
photography or the loss of income from This camera contains precision electronic
photography) incurred as a result of faults with this components. To ensure that images are recorded
product. correctly, do not subject the camera to impact or
shock while an image is being recorded.
■ Notes on Copyright
Images recorded using your digital camera system ■ Trademark Information
cannot be used in ways that infringe copyright laws h and xD-Picture Card™ are trademarks of
without the consent of the owner, unless intended only Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd.
for personal use. Note that some restrictions apply to h IBM PC/AT is a registered trademark of International
the photographing of stage performances, Business Machines Corp. of the U.S.A.
entertainments and exhibits, even when intended h Macintosh, Power Macintosh, iMac, PowerBook, iBook
purely for personal use. Users are also asked to note and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.,
that the transfer of xD-Picture Card containing registered in the U.S. and other countries.
images or data protected under copyright laws is only h Adobe Acrobat® Reader® is a trademark of Adobe
permissible within the restrictions imposed by those Systems Incorporated of the U.S.
copyright laws. h Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows logo are
trademarks, or registered trademarks of Microsoft
■ Liquid Crystal Corporation in the United States and/or other
If the LCD monitor and the viewfinder (EVF) are countries. Windows is an abbreviated term referring
damaged, take particular care with the liquid crystal in to the Microsoft® Windows® Operating System.
the monitor and the viewfinder (EVF). If any of the ✽ The “Designed for Microsoft® Windows® XP” logo
following situations arise, take the urgent action refers to the camera and the driver only.
indicated. h Other company or product names are trademarks or
h If liquid crystal comes in contact with your skin registered trademarks of the respective companies.
Wipe the area with a cloth and then wash thoroughly
with soap and running water. ■ Explanation of Color Television System
h If liquid crystal gets into your eye NTSC: National Television System Committee, color
Flush the affected eye with clean water for at least television telecasting specifications adopted
15 minutes and then seek medical assistance. mainly in the U.S.A., Canada and Japan.
h If liquid crystal is swallowed PAL: Phase Alternation by Line, a color television
Flush your mouth thoroughly with water. Drink large system adopted mainly by European countries
quantities of water and induce vomiting. Then seek and China.
medical assistance.
■ Exif Print (Exif ver. 2.2)
Exif Print Format is a newly revised digital camera file
format that contains a variety of shooting information
for optimal printing.

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Accessories included
h 16MB, xD-Picture Card™ (1) h LR6 AA-size alkaline batteries (4)
Included with: Anti-static case (1)

h Video cable (1)


h Shoulder strap
(plug (2.5 mm dia. ) to pin-plug)
Approx. 1.5 m

h Lens cap (1)


h USB cable for FinePix S3100 /
FinePix S3500 (1)

h Adapter ring (1)

h CD-ROM: Software for FinePix AX (1)

h Owner’s Manual (this manual) (1)

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✽ Refer to the pages in parentheses for information on
Camera parts and features using the camera parts or features.

【Power switch】 【Mode dial】 Manual (P.31)

Photography mode (P.20) Scene position (P.30)


Playback mode (P.26) AUTO (P.30)
Power-OFF (P.13) Movie (P.54)

Shutter button

Flash pop-up button


(P.33)
Self-timer lamp
(P.39) Strap mount

Flash (P.33)

Flash control sensor Slot cover (P.12)

xD-Picture Card slot


(P.12)

Lens (USB)socket (P.77)

DC IN 5V (power input)
socket (P.72)

VIDEO OUT (Video output) socket (P.72)

d/ Macro button (P.32)

Viewfinder (EVF) (P.20) a/ (Tele zoom) button (P.19,25)

b/ (Wide zoom) button (P.19,25)

c/ Flash button (P.33)


EVF / LCD
(monitor selector)
button (P.20) Strap mount

Indicator lamp (P.23) MENU/OK button (P.19)

DISP (Display) / BACK


LCD monitor (P.20) button (P.18)

Low Light Viewfinder


button (P.36)

Tripod mount Battery cover (P.11)

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Example of screen text display
■ Photography mode
EV (Exposure compensation)
Self-Timer Quality mode

Macro (close-up) Number of available frames


N 16
Flash Battery level warning
Photography mode N 16
AF warning
White balance
UP Camera shake warning
Increasing monitor brightness
UP
1/ 1/2004
AF frame
Zoom bar 1/ 1/2004
1/200 Date

■ Playback mode

Playback mode 100−0001 Playback frame number


DPOF 100−0001 Battery level warning
Protection
Zoom bar
Date 1/ 1/2004
1/200 12:00 AM Time
1/ 1/2004 12:00 AM

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ATTACHING THE LENS CAP / STRAP /
1 Getting Ready ADAPTER RING
Pull the lens cap cord through a strap mount.
1


! Attach the lens cap cord to avoid losing the lens cap.

Attach the strap to the strap mounts on the camera.


2 1
0 Once you have attached both ends of the strap,
check carefully to make sure that the strap is firmly
secured.

2
0


! Failure to attach the strap correctly can result in the camera
being dropped.

Screw the adapter ring in the direction of the arrow


3 to mount it on the camera.

Mounting the adapter ring on the camera not only


blocks unwanted external light but also protects the
lens and allows the optional conversion lens to be
attached.
Mount the adapter ring on the camera at all times.

4 Attaching the lens cap


To prevent the lens cap from appearing in the shot
when you take pictures, attach the lens cap to the
strap.

Attach the lens cap to the lens by pressing in on


each side of the cap.

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LOADING THE BATTERIES
Compatible batteries
h AA-size alkaline batteries (4), or AA-size Ni-MH batteries (sold separately) (4).

! Please use the same brand and grade AA-size alkaline batteries as those supplied with the camera.

◆ How to use the batteries ◆


h Never use the following types of batteries, as this could cause serious problems Outer casing
such as battery fluid leakage or overheating:
1. Batteries with split or peeling outer casings
2. Combinations of different types of batteries or new and used batteries together
h Do not use manganese or Ni-Cd batteries.
h Soil, such as fingermarks on the poles of the batteries can shorten time for which the batteries can be
used.
h The time for which AA-size alkaline batteries (referred to hereafter simply as alkaline batteries) can be used
varies depending on the brand. Some alkaline batteries may stop providing power more quickly than those
supplied with the camera. Note also that due to their nature, the time for which alkaline batteries can be
1

Getting Ready
used decreases in cold conditions (0°C to +10°C/+32°F to +50°F). The use of AA-size Ni-MH batteries is
better for this reason.
h Use Fujifilm Battery charger (sold separately) to charge AA-size Ni-MH batteries.
h See P.85, 86 for other notes on using batteries.
h When first purchased or if left unused for a long period, the amount of time which AA-size Ni-MH
batteries can be used may be short. See P.86 more information for recovering performance of Ni-
MH batteries.

Check that the camera is turned off (indicator lamp


1 is off) before opening the battery cover.


! If opening the battery cover while the camera is still on, the
camera will turn off.

! Do not apply force to the battery cover.
Do not open the battery cover while the camera is
on. This could damage the xD-Picture Card or ruin
the image files on the xD-Picture Card.

2 01 20
0 3
1 Load the batteries correctly as indicated by the
polarity icons.
2 Press on the battery cover to push the batteries
down.
3 Slide the cover closed.

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INSERTING THE MEDIA
Check that the camera is turned off (indicator lamp
1 is off) before opening the slot cover.


! If opening the slot cover while the camera is still on, the
camera will turn off.

Align the indicators on the xD-Picture Card slot and


2 xD-Picture Card and then push the card firmly all
the way into the slot.


! If the xD-Picture Card is oriented incorrectly, it will not go all
the way into the slot. Do not apply force when inserting an
xD-Picture Card.

Close the slot cover.


3

◆ How to replace the xD-Picture Card ◆


Push the xD-Picture Card into the slot and then
slowly remove your finger. The lock is released and
the xD-Picture Card is pushed out.

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TURNING ON AND OFF / SETTING THE DATE AND TIME
To turn the camera on, set the Power switch to “q”
1 or “w”. When turning the camera on, the indicator
lamp lights green.
To turn the camera off, set the Power switch to
“OFF”.
The lens moves when the camera is in “ q ”
Photography mode. Take care not to obstruct the
lens.
Obstructing the lens will cause damage and
“ 8 ” or “ 9 ” will appear.
Take care also not to get fingerprints on the
camera lens as this will result in impaired image
quality in your shots.

When first using the camera, the date and time are 1
2

Getting Ready
cleared. Press the “MENU/OK” button to set the
date and time.

DATE/TIME
NOT SET

SET NO ●
! If the message (see figure at left) does not appear, refer to
“Correcting the date and time” (➡P.14) and check and correct
the date and time settings.

! The message also appears when the batteries have been
removed and the camera has been left for a long period.

! To set the date and time later, press the “DISP/BACK” button.

! If you do not set the date and time, this message will appear
each time you turn the camera on.

3 DATE/TIME

YYYY.MM.DD
YYY DD
1 Press “d” or “c” to select Year, Month, Day,
Hour or Minute.
2 Press “a” or “b” to correct the setting.
2004 1 . 1

12 : 00 AM

SET CANCEL

1
0 2
0

! Holding down “a” or “b” changes the numbers continuously.

! When the time displayed passes “12:00”, the AM/PM setting
changes.

Once you have set the date and time, press the
4 DATE/TIME

YYYY.
YYYY.MM.DD
DD
“MENU/OK” button. Pressing the “MENU/OK”
button changes the camera to Photography or
Playback mode.
2004 . 7 . 23

12 : 00 AM

SET CANCEL


! At the time of purchase and after leaving the camera for a
long period with the batteries removed, settings such as the
date and time are cleared. Once the AC power adapter has
been connected or the batteries have been installed for 2
hours or more, the camera settings will be retained for
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CORRECTING THE DATE AND TIME / CHANGING THE DATE ORDER

1 01 03 2
0
1 Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the
menu on the screen.
2 Press “d” or “c” to select “F ” OPTION and
then press “a” or “b” to select “SET-UP”.
3 Press the “MENU/OK” button.

OPTION

SET−UP
EVF/LCD

2 SET−UP
1 2 3
1 Press “d” or “c” to move to option 2 and then
press “a” or “b” to select “DATE/TIME”.
2 Press “c”.
DATE/TIME SET
TIME DIFFEREN
DIFFERENCE
CE :SET
FRAME NO. :CONT.
USB MODE :

SET CANCEL

1
0 2
0

3 DATE/TIME

YYYY.
YYYY.MM.DD
DD
Correcting the date and time
1 Press “d” or “c” to select Year, Month, Day,
Hour or Minute.
2004 4 . 24 2 Press “a” or “b” to correct the setting.
12 : 00 AM 3 Always press the “MENU/OK” button after
the settings are completed.
SET CANCEL

10
0 2 3
0

! Holding down “a” or “b” changes the numbers continuously.

! When the time displayed passes “12:00”, the AM/PM setting
changes.

DATE/TIME
Changing the date order
MM/DD
DD/YYYY
YYYY 1 Press “d” or “c” to select the date order.
2 Press “a” or “b” to set the order. Refer to the
4 / 23 / 2004 table below for details of the settings.
12 : 00 AM 3 Always press the “MENU/OK” button after
the settings are completed.
SET CANCEL
Date order Explanation
Displays the date in the “year.month.day”
10
0 2 3
0 YYYY.MM.DD
format.
Displays the date in the “month/day/year”
MM/DD/YYYY
format.
Displays the date in the “day.month.year”
DD.MM.YYYY
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SELECTING THE LANGUAGE

1 01 03 2
0
1 Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the
menu on the screen.
2 Press “d” or “c” to select “F ” OPTION and
then press “a” or “b” to select “SET-UP”.
3 Press the “MENU/OK” button.

OPTION

SET−UP
EVF/LCD

1
2 1
0 2
0
1 The “SET-UP” screen appears. Press “d” or “c”

Getting Ready
to move to option 3 and then press “a” or “b” to
select “ ”.
2 Press “c” to select “ENGLISH”, “FRANCAIS”,
“DEUTSCH”, “ESPAÑOL”, “ ” or “ ”.
SET−UP
Press “c ” to cycle through the language
1 2 3
settings.
言語/LANG.
言語/LANG. ENGLISH
VIDEO SYSTEM:NTSC
SYSTEM:NTSC
DISCHARGE :OK
RESET :OK

SET CANCEL ●
! The screens in this manual are shown in English.

! See P.60 for more information on the “F” OPTION menu.

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CHECKING THE BATTERY CHARGE
Turn the camera on and check the battery charge.

1 There is ample battery charge.


! No icon* 2 There is insufficient charge left in the batteries.
The batteries will soon run out. Have a new set
of batteries ready.
@ Lit red
3 The batteries are depleted. The display will
shortly go blank and the camera will stop
# Blinking red working. Replace or recharge the batteries.

“C” appears as a small icon on the right-hand


N 16
side of the screen. “V” appears as a large icon
on the screen.
Lit red

N 16

Blinking red


! Depending on the camera mode and the type of batteries used, the transition from “C” to “V” may occur more
quickly.

! Due to the nature of the battery, the battery low warning may appear early when the camera is used in cold
locations. This is normal. Try warming the batteries in your pocket or a similar location before use.
✽ Battery level warning
1) The camera’s estimation of the remaining battery charge varies greatly depending on the camera operation mode.
Consequently, even if “C” or “V” is not displayed in Playback mode, one of them may appear when you change
to Photography mode.
2) Depending on the battery type and the level of charge in the batteries, the camera may run out of power without first
displaying a battery level warning. This is particularly to happen when batteries that have run out of charge once are
re-used.
In situation 2), immediately load new or fully charged replacement batteries.

◆ Power save function ◆


When this function is active, it also turns off the screen (sleep mode) to reduce power consumption if
the camera is not used for 60 seconds (➡P.61). If the camera is then left unused for 2 or 5 minutes, the
Power save function turns the camera off. To turn the camera back on, set the Power switch to “OFF”
briefly and then back to “q” or “w”.

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2 Using
the Camera BASIC OPERATION GUIDE
This section describes the camera’s functions.

0 Flash pop-up button

Press the Flash pop-up button to release the flash.


0 ON/OFF and Photography /
Playback mode selector switch
Use the Power switch to select the mode.

0 Photography mode selector Using the Camera

Turn the Mode dial to change Photography Still image shooting


mode. Auto
Photography Scene Position
Manual
Movie Movie recording
Movie

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BASIC OPERATION GUIDE

0 Changing between the viewfinder (EVF) and the monitor (LCD)

Pressing the “EVF/LCD” button toggles between


the viewfinder and the LCD monitor. Use whichever
mode is best suited to your shot. EVF

LCD

● DISP/BACK button
DISP: Press this button to select the screen
display. ● Low Light Viewfinder button
BACK: Press this button to stop a procedure
The screen brightness is increased briefly.
midway through.

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0 g button

Photography: d button Turns Macro ( ) on and off.


c button Sets the flash ( ).
Playback: Change frame or movie frame advance.

0 (a), ( b ) / Zoom button


Photography: Press “T” to zoom in (telephoto).
Press “W” to zoom out (wide-angle).
Playback: Press “T” to enlarge the image.
Press “W” to revert to normal display.

Using the Camera


0 Using the Menus
1Display the menu.
Press the “MENU/OK” button.

2Select a menu option. 3Select a setting.


Press the left or right arrow on the 4-direction Press the up or down arrow on the 4-direction
button. button.
SELF−TIMER SELF−TIMER

ON ON
OFF OFF

4Confirm the setting.


Press the “MENU/OK” button.

◆ Displaying the On-screen Help ◆


Instructions for the next step in the procedure TRIMMING
appear at the bottom of the screen. Press the
button indicated. YES CANCEL
For example, to trim the image as shown in the
figure at right, press the “MENU/OK” button. YES CANCEL

Up, down, left and right are indicated by black triangles in the Owner’s Manual. Up or down is shown
as “a” or “b”, and left or right is shown as “d” or “c”.

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PHOTOGRAPHY MODE TAKING PICTURES (B AUTO MODE)
1 Set the Power switch to “q”.
1 01 2
0 2 Set the Mode dial to “B”.
h Focal range
Approx. 80 cm (2.6 ft.) to infinity

! Use Macro mode for subjects closer than 80 cm (2.6 ft.)
(➡P.32).

! When “7”, “ - ”, “q”
or “=” appears, see P.89.

Press the “EVF/LCD” button to alternate the display


2 between the viewfinder (EVF) and the LCD
monitor. Press the “EVF/LCD” button to select the
EVF viewfinder (EVF).

LCD
The EVF/LCD selection is retained even when the
camera is off or the Mode dial setting is changed.

Press the Flash pop-up button to pop up the flash.


3


! When the flash pops up, the image may disappear and go
dark briefly due to flash charging. The indicator lamp blinks
orange during charging.

! If the flash is used in dusty conditions or when it is snowing,
white dots may appear in the image. This is due to the flash
reflecting off the dust particles or snowflakes. Use
Suppressed flash mode to fix the problem.

Brace your elbows against your sides and hold the


4 camera with both hands. Position your right thumb
so that it is handy for using the zoom.

! Moving the camera while shooting gives a blurred picture
(camera shake). Use a tripod to avoid camera shake,
particularly for shots in the dark when the selected flash
mode is Suppressed flash.

! There may be some uneven brightness at the lower edge of
the screen. This is normal and does not affect the image.

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Hold the camera so that your fingers or the strap do
5 not cover the lens, flash or flash control sensor. If
the lens, flash or flash control sensor is obscured,
the brightness (exposure) of your shot may be
incorrect.


! Check that the lens is clean. If it is dirty, clean the lens as
informed on P.85.

6 Press “T (a)” Tele zoom button to zoom in. Press


“W (b)” Wide zoom button to zoom out. A zoom
bar appears on the screen.
h Optical zoom focal length
(35 mm camera equivalent)
N 16 Approx. 39 mm-234 mm
Max. zoom scale: 6×

Using the Camera


Zoom bar

! Zooming pauses briefly when the camera changes between
optical zoom and digital zoom (➡P.25). Press the same zoom
button again to change zoom modes.

Use the screen to frame the shot so that the


7 N 16 subject fills the entire AF (Autofocus) frame.

AF frame ●
! When the subject is not in the AF frame, use AF/AE lock to
take the picture (➡P.24).

! The image shown on the screen before the picture is taken
may differ in brightness, color, etc. from the image actually
recorded. Play back the recorded image to check it (➡P.26).

Press the shutter button down halfway. When a


8 Bebeep short double-beep is heard, the camera focuses on
your subject. The AF frame on the screen becomes
smaller. The indicator lamp (green) changes from
blinking to lit.

! If the camera does not emit a short double-beep and “{”
appears on the screen, the camera cannot focus.

! Pressing the shutter button down halfway freezes the image
on the screen briefly. This is not the recorded image.

! If “{” appears on the screen (e.g. the shot is too dark for
the camera to focus), try standing about 2 m (6.6 ft.) from the
subject to take the picture.

Before the flash fires, “∑” appears on the screen.

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PHOTOGRAPHY MODE TAKING PICTURES (B AUTO MODE)
Press the shutter button down fully. When a Beep
9 Beep
noise is heard, the camera records the image.

! There is a slight delay between the shutter button being
pressed and the picture being taken. Play back the shot to
check the image.

! When pressing the shutter button down fully in one motion,
the picture is taken without the AF frame changing.

! When the camera takes the picture, the indicator lamp lights
orange (shooting disabled). The indicator lamp then turns
green and the next picture can be taken.

! When taking a picture using the flash, the image may
disappear and go dark as the flash charges. The indicator
lamp then blinks orange.

! See P.89-90 for information on the warning displays.

◆ Subjects not suitable for autofocus ◆


The FinePix S3100 / FinePix S3500 uses a high-precision autofocusing mechanism. However, it may
have difficulty focusing on the following:
h Very shiny subjects such as a mirror or car walls or subjects dressed in the same color as
body the background)
h Subjects photographed through glass h Shots where another high-contrast object (not
h Subjects that do not reflect well, such as hair the subject) is close to the AF frame and is
or fur either closer or further away than your subject
h Subjects with no substance, such as smoke or (such as a shot of someone against a
flames background with strongly contrasting
h Dark subjects elements)
h Fast moving subjects
h Subjects with little or no contrast between the
subject and the background (such as white For such subjects use AF/AE lock (➡P.24).

USING LCD MONITOR


When using the LCD monitor to take pictures,
1 press the “EVF/LCD” button to select the LCD
monitor.

Brace your elbows against your sides and hold the


2 camera with both hands. Position of your right
thumb so that it is handy for using the zoom.

! Moving the camera while shooting gives a blurred picture
(camera shake). Use a tripod to avoid camera shake,
particularly for shots in the dark when the selected flash
mode is Suppressed flash.

Use the LCD monitor to frame the shot so that the


3 N 16 subject fills the entire AF (Autofocus) frame.

AF frame

! The image shown on the LCD monitor before the picture is
taken may differ in brightness, color, etc. from the image
actually recorded. Play back the recorded image to check it
(➡P.26).

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INDICATOR LAMP DISPLAY
Display Status
Lit green Ready to shoot
Blinking green AF/AE in progress, camera shake warning or AF warning (ready to shoot)
Blinking green and Recording to xD-Picture Card (ready to shoot)
orange alternately
Lit orange Recording to xD-Picture Card (not ready)
Blinking orange Charging the flash (flash will not fire)
Blinking green Camera in Power save mode (➡P.61)
(1-second intervals)
Blinking red h xD-Picture Card Warnings
No card inserted, card not formatted, incorrect format, card full, xD-Picture Card error
h Lens operation error
✽ Detailed warning messages appear on the screen (➡P.89, 90).

NUMBER OF AVAILABLE FRAMES


The number of available frames appears on the
N 16 screen. 2

Using the Camera



! See P.38 for information on changing the quality setting.

! The default quality “y” set at shipment is “4 N”.

■ Standard number of frames per xD-Picture Card


The table below shows the standard number of frames for a new xD-Picture Card formatted on the camera. The larger the
xD-Picture Card capacity, the bigger the difference between the actual number of frames and the number shown here. Also,
the size of an image file varies depending on the subject. So the number of remaining shots may decrease by 2 or may
remain the same. For this reason, the number displayed may not show the actual number of frames.

Quality setting 4F 4N 2 1 `
Number of recorded
2272 × 1704 2272 × 1704 1600 × 1200 1280 × 960 640 × 480
pixels
DPC-16 (16 MB) 8 16 25 33 122
DPC-32 (32 MB) 16 32 50 68 247
DPC-64 (64 MB) 33 66 101 137 497
DPC-128 (128 MB) 66 132 204 275 997
DPC-256 (256 MB) 134 266 409 550 1997
DPC-512 (512 MB) 268 532 818 1101 3993

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PHOTOGRAPHY MODE TAKING PICTURES (a AUTO MODE)

USING AF/AE LOCK


In this shot, the subjects (two people in this case)
1 N 16 are not in the AF frame. Taking the picture at this
point will result in the subjects being out of focus.

Move the camera slightly so that one of the


2 N 16 subjects is in the AF frame.

Press the shutter button down halfway (AF/AE


3 Bebeep lock). When a short double-beep is heard, the
camera focuses on your subject. The AF frame on
the screen becomes smaller. The indicator lamp
(green) changes from blinking to lit.

Continue to hold the shutter button down halfway.


4 Move the camera back to the original image and
press the shutter button fully.

Beep

! AF/AE lock can be applied repeatedly before the shutter is
released.

! Use AF/AE lock in all Photography modes to make sure
excellent results.

◆ AF (Autofocus)/AE (Auto-exposure) lock ◆


On the FinePix S3100 / FinePix S3500, pressing the shutter button down half way locks the focus and
exposure settings (AF/AE lock). To focus on a subject that is off to one side or to set the exposure
before composing the final shot, locks the AF and AE settings. Then compose and take the picture to
get the best results.

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USING THE ZOOM (OPTICAL ZOOM/DIGITAL ZOOM)
Press the “T (a)” or “W (b)” button to zoom in or
out.
The digital zoom can be used with the “2”, “1”
and “`” quality settings.
When zooming changes between optical and
digital, the position of the “■” indicator stops. Press
the same Zoom button again to start the “■ ”
indicator moving again.

! The digital zoom cannot be used with the “4” quality setting.

! See P.38 for information on changing the quality setting.

! If the shot goes out of focus during zooming, hold the shutter
button down halfway to refocus the shot.

Zoom bar display h Optical zoom focal length✽


Approx. 39 mm-234 mm, max. zoom scale: 6×

Digital h Digital zoom focal lengths✽


2
zoom
2: approx. 234 mm-327.6 mm,
max. zoom scale: approx. 1.4×
Optical

Using the Camera


1: approx. 234 mm-397 mm,
zoom
max. zoom scale: approx. 1.7×
The position of the “ ” indicator on `: approx. 234 mm-796.5 mm,
the zoom bar shows the zooming status. max. zoom scale: approx. 3.4×
The area to above the separator ✽ 35 mm camera equivalents
indicates digital zooming, while the area
to below indicates optical zooming.

BEST FRAMING
Select the framing guideline in Photography mode.
Pressing the “DISP/BACK” button changes the
Text displayed
screen display. Press the “DISP/BACK” button until
Framing guideline displayed “Framing Guideline” appears.

No text displayed

◆ Important ◆
Always use AF/AE lock when composing a shot.
The image may be out of focus if AF/AE lock is not
used.

Scene

N 16
Position the main subject at the intersection of two lines in this
frame or align one of the horizontal lines with the horizon. Use
this frame as a guide to the subject’s size and the balance of
the shot while composing a shot.

! The framing guideline is not recorded on the image.

! The lines in the scene frame divide the image into 3 roughly equal parts
horizontally and vertically. The resulting printed image may be shifted
slightly from the scene frame.

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PLAYBACK MODE VIEWING THE IMAGES (w PLAYBACK)
1
0 2
0 Single-frame playback
1 Set the Power switch to “w”.
2 Press “c” to scan forward through the images.
Press “d” to scan backwards.

! Set the Power switch to “w” to play back the last shot.

! When the lens is extended during playback, the lens retracts
as a protective measure if the camera is not used for 6
seconds.

Selecting images
To select images on the thumbnail lists screen,
hold down “d” or “c” for 1 second during playback.

Multi-frame playback
In Playback mode, press the “DISP/BACK” button
Text displayed
to change the display shown on the screen. Press
the “DISP/BACK” button until the multi-frame
No text displayed playback screen (9 frames) appears.
Multi-frame playback

1 Press “a”, “b”, “d” or “c” to move the cursor


1
0 2
0 (orange frame) to the frame you want to select.
Press “a” or “b” repeatedly to jump to the next
page.
2 Press the “MENU/OK” button to enlarge the
100−0001
100−0001
image.

2004. 4. 1
200 12:00 AM
12:0

! The text display disappears on the screen after 3 seconds.

◆ Still images viewable on the FinePix S3100 / FinePix S3500 ◆


This camera will display still images recorded on the FinePix S3100 / FinePix S3500 or still images
(excluding some uncompressed images) recorded on any FUJIFILM digital camera that supports xD-
Picture Cards. Clear playback or digital zooming may not be possible for still images shot on cameras
other than the FinePix S3100 / FinePix S3500.

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Playback zoom
Press the “T (a)” or “W (b)” button during single-
frame playback to zoom in (enlarge) or out on a still
image. A zoom bar appears.
Press the “DISP/BACK” button to return to single-
frame playback.
Zoom bar

PANNING
CANCEL

! Playback zoom cannot be used with multi-frame playback.
確認
1 Press “d” or “c” to select “PANNING”.
1
0 2
0 2 Press “a”, “b”, “d” or “c” to display another
area.
Press the “DISP/BACK” button to return to playback
zoom.
2

Using the Camera


CANCEL

■ Zoom scales
Quality mode Max. zoom scale
4 (2272 × 1704) Approx. 14×
2 (1600 × 1200) Approx. 10×
1 (1280 × 960) Approx. 8×
` (640 × 480) Approx. 4×

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PLAYBACK MODE ERASING IMAGES (o ERASE FRAME)
Set the Power switch to “w”.
1

2 01 2
0
1 Press the “MENU/OK” button during playback to
display the menu on the screen.
2 Press “d” or “c” to select “o” ERASE.

ERASE

ALL FRAMES
FRAME
BACK
Erased frames (files) cannot be recovered. Back up
important frames (files) onto your PC or another
media.

3 ERASE
1 Press “a” or “b” to select “FRAME”.
2 Press the “MENU/OK” button to confirm the
selection.
ALL FRAMES See P.43 for information on “ALL FRAMES”.
FRAME
BACK

1
0 2
0


! To return to single-frame playback, press “a” or “b” to select
“« BACK” and then press the “MENU/OK” button.

4 FRAME
100−0001
1 Press “d” or “c” to select the frame (file) to be
erased.
2 Press the “MENU/OK” button to erase the
displayed frame (file).
To erase another image, repeat steps 1 and 2.
ERASE OK? Press the “DISP/BACK” button to cancel single
YES CANCEL
frame erasing.

1
0 2
0


! Press the “MENU/OK” button repeatedly to erase consecutive
image. Take care not to erase important images.

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PHOTOGRAPHY FUNCTIONS
Advanced
3 Features TAKING PICTURES — SELECTING THE CAMERA SETTINGS
Consider the scene you are photographing and the sort of image you want to
achieve when you specify the camera settings. A general guide is given below.

1 Select the Photography mode (➡P.30, 31).


B Auto Leaves the “EV” and “White balance” settings to the camera.
m Scene position Selects the best setting for the scene being shot.
s Manual Sets the “EV”, “White balance”, “Flash brightness adjustment”,
“Aperture-priority” and “Sharpness” to manual to easily control
yourself.

2 Specify the photography settings (➡P.32-42).


e Macro Uses for close-up shots.
d Flash Uses for shots in dark locations or for backlit subjects, etc.
fi Increasing monitor This is useful when you are checking the shot composition for
brightness dimly lit scenes (Slow synchro shots, etc.).
y Quality Set the size of the recorded image when the picture is taken.
The size set is matched to the intended use of the print size.
* Self-timer Uses in situations such as group shots where the photographer
is included in the shot.
z Flash brightness Change this setting to adjust the amount of light emitted by the
adjustment flash to suit the photography conditions or to achieve a desired
effect.
D EV Uses the AE exposure as a reference value of 0. This function
(Exposure compensation)
A White balance
brightens (+) or darkens (–) the shot.
Uses to fix the white balance to suit the photography conditions
3

Advanced Features
and lighting.
‹ Aperture-priority Use this mode for shots that have the background out of focus
(large aperture) or have both near and far objects in focus
(small aperture).
G Sharpness Use this setting to soften or emphasize outlines or to adjust the
quality of the image.

3 Take the pictures


■ Photography mode specifications
Default
Setting B s m , . ©

d e MACRO P.32 OFF YES YES NO NO NO NO


x Auto flash P.34 YES YES YES NO YES NO
bRed-eye reduction P.34 YES YES YES NO NO NO
c d FLASH d Forced flash P.34 x YES YES YES NO YES NO
c Slow synchro P.35 NO YES YES NO NO YES
n Red-eye reduction + Slow synchro P.35 NO YES YES NO NO YES
fi Increasing monitor brightness P.36 OFF YES YES YES
y Quality P.38 4N YES YES YES
* Self-timer P.39 OFF YES YES YES
z Flash brightness adjustment P.41 0 NO YES NO
Menu D EV (Exposure Compensation) P.41 0 NO YES NO
A White balance P.42 AUTO NO YES NO
‹ Aperture-priority P.42 AUTO NO YES NO
G Sharpness P.42 NORMAL NO YES NO
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PHOTOGRAPHY FUNCTIONS PHOTOGRAPHY MODE SELECTOR
B AUTO
Set the Mode dial to “B”.
This is the easiest mode to use and can be used
for most types of shots.


! See P.29 for information on available flashes.

m SCENE POSITION
Set the Mode dial to “m”.
1 This mode provides options tailored to different
types of scene.

N 16

Macro mode cannot be used with any of the √


modes.

Choose the SCENE POSITION from 4 types of


2 10
0 3 2
0 scenes (m, ,, . and ©).
1 Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the
menu.
2 Press “d ” or “c ” to select “ √ ” SCENE
POSITION and then press “a” or “b” to change
SCENE POSITION the setting.
NIGHT 3 Press the “MENU/OK” button to confirm the
SPORT
LANDSCAPE
selection.
PORTRAIT

Explanation Available flash modes


This is the best mode for shooting portrait. Skin tones are
m PORTRAIT shown beautifully and the overall tone is soft.
x/b/d/c/n

This is the best mode for shooting scenery in daylight and Flash not available.
, LANDSCAPE provides crisp, clear shots of scenery such as buildings and When the flash is popped up,
mountains. “v” appears.

This is the best mode for shooting sporting events. This mode
. SPORT gives priority to faster shutter speeds.
x/d

This is the best mode for evening and night scene. This mode
allows you to take shots where priority is given to slow shutter
© NIGHT speeds of up to 3 seconds. To avoid camera shake, always use
c/n
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s MANUAL
Set the Mode dial to “s”.
This is the mode for specifying EV (Exposure
compensation), white balance, Flash brightness
adjustment, Aperture-priority and Sharpness
settings.


! See P.29 for information on available flashes.

Explanation Page
Use this setting to adjust the amount of light emitted by the flash to suit
z Flash brightness adjustment the photography conditions or to achieve a desired effect.
41

Use the AE exposure as a reference value of 0, this function brightens (+)


D EV (Exposure compensation) or darkens (–) the shot.
41

Use to fix the white balance to suit the photography conditions and
A White balance lighting.
42

This is an automatic mode to set the aperture.


‹ Aperture-priority Use this mode for shots that have a background out of focus (large 42
aperture) or have both near and far objects in focus (small aperture).

Use this setting to soften or emphasize outlines or to adjust the quality of


G Sharpness the image.
42

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PHOTOGRAPHY FUNCTIONS e MACRO (CLOSE-UP)
Select Macro mode to take close-up shots.
1
0 2
0 1 Set the Power switch to “q”.
2 Press the “ e (d )” Macro button. The “ e ”
appears on the screen indicating that you can
take close-up shots.
To cancel Macro mode, press the “ e (d )”
N 16
Macro button again.
h Focal range
Approx. 0.1 m to 0.8 m (3.9 in. to 2.6 ft.)
h Effective flash range
Approx. 0.3 m to 0.8 m (1.0 ft. to 2.6 ft.)

! Any of following cancels Macro mode:
i Changing the Mode dial setting
i Turning the camera off

! Select the appropriate flash mode for the conditions.

! Use a tripod to avoid camera shake when shooting in the
dark (when “∂” appears).

! The lens is fixed at the wide-angle zoom setting and only the
digital zoom can be used.

◆ When using the flash ◆


When using the flash in Macro mode, remove the
lens adapter ring.
If the adapter ring is not removed, a shadow may
appear in the bottom center of your shot.

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PHOTOGRAPHY FUNCTIONS d FLASH
Choose from 6 flash modes according to the type of shot.

Set the Power switch to “q”.


1

Set the Mode dial to “B”, “m” or “s” mode.


2

Press the Flash pop-up button to pop-up the flash.


3 h Effective flash range (B)
Wide-angle: approx. 0.3 m to 3.5 m
(1.0 ft. to 11.5 ft.)
Telephoto: approx. 0.8 m to 3.5 m
(2.6 ft. to 11.5 ft.)
3

Advanced Features

! When the flash pops up, the image may disappear and go
dark briefly due to flash charging. The indicator lamp blinks
orange during charging.

The flash setting changes each time you press the


4 “d (c)” Flash button. The last flash mode shown is
the mode selected.

! If the flash is used in dusty conditions or when it is snowing,
white dots may appear in the image due to flash reflecting off
the dust particles or snowflakes. Use Suppressed flash
mode.

! When taking a picture using the flash, the image may
disappear and go dark as the flash charges. The indicator
lamp then blinks orange.

! The available Flash modes are limited depending on the
Photography menu selected (➡P.29).

Press the shutter button down halfway. “ ∑ ”


appears on the screen when the flash is used.

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PHOTOGRAPHY FUNCTIONS d FLASH

x Auto flash
Use this mode for ordinary photography. The flash fires as
required by the shooting conditions.


! If pressing the shutter button while the flash is charging, the picture will
be taken without the flash.

b Red-eye reduction
Use this mode to make sure that the subject’s eyes appear
normal when taking pictures of people in low-light
conditions. The flash fires a pre-flash just before the picture
is taken and then fires again to take the actual picture. The
flash fires as required by the shooting conditions.

! If pressing the shutter button while the flash is charging, the picture will
be taken without the flash.

◆ Red-eye effect ◆
When using the flash to take a picture of 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 minimize the likelihood of this effect.
Take the following measures to make Red-eye reduction more effective:
h Get the subjects to look at the camera. h Get as close as possible to the subjects.

d Forced flash
Use this mode in backlit scenes, such as a subject against
a window or in the shade of a tree, or to get the correct
colors when taking a picture under bright lighting. In this
mode, the flash fires in bright as well as dark conditions.

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c 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 night time backdrop. To
avoid camera shake, always use a tripod.
h Slowest shutter speed
“©” Night scene: up to 2 sec.

n Red-eye reduction + Slow synchro


Use this mode for Slow synchro shots with Red-eye
reduction.

! The image may be overexposed when shooting bright scenes.
To take a picture of a main subject at night with the
background brightly lit, use the “©” (Night) setting in Scene
position (➡P.30).

◆ Suppressed flash ◆
Pressing the flash down changes the camera to
Suppressed flash mode.
Use this mode for taking pictures using indoor
lighting, for shots taken through glass, and for
photography in places such as theaters or at indoor
sporting events where the distance is too great for
3
the flash to be effective. When you use Suppressed

Advanced Features
flash, the selected white balance function (➡P.42)
operates so that natural colors are captured along
with the ambience of the available light.

! Use a tripod to avoid camera shake, particularly for shots in
the dark when the selected flash mode is Suppressed
flash.

! See P.23, 89 for information on the camera shake warning.

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PHOTOGRAPHY FUNCTIONS INCREASING MONITOR BRIGHTNESS
This is useful when checking the shot composition for dimly lit scenes (Slow synchro shots, etc.).

Set the Power switch to “q”.


1

Set the Mode dial to “B”, “m” or “s” mode.


2

Press the “fi” Low Light Viewfinder button.


3 “ fi ” appears on the screen and the subject is
displayed brightly.
To cancel increased brightness:
Press the “fi” Low Light Viewfinder button again.
N 16
This function is automatically cancelled after each
shot.

! This function is purely for checking the composition of your
shot. It does not increase the brightness of the photographed
UP image.

! Even if you increase the brightness in dark locations, you
may not see the subject.

! To make the monitor brighter permanently, specify the
desired setting in the “ fi EVF/LCD” (LCD monitor
brightness) adjustment in the settings menu. (See P.58 for
details.)

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PHOTOGRAPHY MENU PHOTOGRAPHY MENU OPERATION
Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the menu
1 on the screen.

2 01 2
0
1 Press “d” or “c” to select the menu item and
“a” or “b” to change the setting.
2 Press the “MENU/OK” button to confirm the
setting.

SELF−TIMER

ON
OFF

When you enable the setting, an icon appears in


3 N 16 the top-left corner of the screen.

Advanced Features

! The settings available in the menu screen vary depending on
the Photography mode.

y Quality ➡P.38 D EV ➡P.41


Set the size of the recorded image when the Set when the correct exposure cannot be
picture is taken. The size set is matched to the obtained.
intended use of the print size.

* Self-timer ➡P.39 A White balance ➡P.42


Use this setting for taking pictures such as Change this setting to take a picture with the
group shots where the photographer is included white balance fixed for the surroundings and
in the shot. lighting when the picture is taken.

√ Scene position ➡P.40 ‹ Aperture-priority ➡P.42


Specify “ m ” Portrait, “ , ” Landscape, “ . ” This is an automatic mode to set the aperture.
Sport or “©” Night. Use this mode for shots that have the
background out of focus (large aperture) or
have both near and far objects in focus (small
aperture).

z Flash brightness adjustment ➡P.41 G Sharpness ➡P.42


Change this setting to adjust the amount of light Use this setting to soften or emphasize outlines
emitted by the flash to suit the photography or to adjust the quality of the image.
conditions or to achieve a desired effect.

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PHOTOGRAPHY MENU PHOTOGRAPHY MENU ✽ Displaying the menus (➡P.37)

y QUALITY SETTINGS IN PHOTOGRAPHY MODE


Choose from 5 settings. Using the table below as a
guide, select the setting that best suits the aims.
QUALITY
F 10
N 20 FRAME
25
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! The numbers to the right of each setting show the number of
available frames.

! When changing the quality setting, the number of available
frames also changes (➡P.23).

Quality mode Sample Uses


4 F (2272 × 1704) Printing at up to 6R / A5 size
4 N (2272 × 1704) For better quality, select “F”
2 (1600 × 1200) Printing at up to 4R / A6 size
1 (1280 × 960) Printing at up to 3R size
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* SELF-TIMER PHOTOGRAPHY
The self-timer is used in situations where the
1 SELF−TIMER photographer is included in the shot.
When setting the self-timer to “ON”, “*” appears
ON
OFF on the screen.
In this mode, a timer runs for roughly 10 seconds
before the shutter is released.
N 16


! Any of following cancels the self-timer setting:
i Completing the shooting
i Changing the Mode dial setting
i Turning the camera off

2 1
0 N 16
1 Position the AF frame over the subject.
2 Press the shutter button down halfway to focus
on the subject.
3 Without releasing the shutter button, press the
button all the way down (fully pressed) to start
the self-timer.

2
0 Bebeep
3
0
Beep

! The AF/AE lock can be used (➡P.24).
3

! Take care not to stand in front of the lens when pressing the

Advanced Features
shutter button as this can prevent the correct focus or
brightness (exposure) being got.

The self-timer lamp lights steadily for roughly 5


3 seconds and then blinks for another 5 seconds,
after which the picture is taken.


! To stop the self-timer, once it has started running, press the
“DISP/BACK” button.

A countdown appears on the screen indicating the


4 time remaining until the picture is taken.
Self-timer mode is cancelled after each shot.
8

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PHOTOGRAPHY MENU PHOTOGRAPHY MENU ✽ Displaying the menus (➡P.37)

√ SCENE POSITION
Select Scene position in the “ m ” Photography
1 01 2
0 mode.
1 Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the menu
on the screen.
2 Press “d ” or “c ” to select “ √ ” SCENE
POSITION.
SCENE POSITION
NIGHT
SPORT
LANDSCAPE
PORTRAIT

2 1
0 2
0
1 Press “a” or “b” to select scene.
2 Press the “MENU/OK” button to confirm the
selection.

SCENE POSITION
NIGHT
SPORT
LANDSCAPE
PORTRAIT

Scene Explanation Available flash modes


This is the best mode for shooting portraits. Skin tones are
m PORTRAIT shown beautifully and the overall tone is soft. x/b/d/c/n

This is the best mode for shooting scenery in daylight and Flash not available.
, LANDSCAPE provides crisp, clear shots of scenery such as buildings and When the flash is popped up,
mountains. “v” appears.

This is the best mode for shooting sporting events. This mode
. SPORT gives priority to faster shutter speeds. x/d

This is the best mode for evening and night scenes. This mode
allows you to take shots where priority is given to slow shutter
© NIGHT speeds of up to 3 seconds. To avoid camera shake, always use c / n
a tripod.

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z FLASH BRIGHTNESS ADJUSTMENT
Select Flash brightness in the “s” Photography
FLASH
mode. Use this setting to change the amount of
+0.3 light emitted by the flash to suit the photography
0 conditions or to achieve a desired effect.
−0.3
−0.6 h Compensation range: ±2 leveles
–0.6 EV to +0.6 EV in approx. 0.3 EV increments
(total: 5 levels selectable)
See P.95 for information on EV.

! Depending on the type of subject and the shooting distance,
brightness adjustment may have no effect.

D EV (EXPOSURE COMPENSATION)
Select EV in the “s” Photography mode.
EV
Use this function for shots to get the correct
+0.6 brightness (exposure), such as shots with
+0.3 extremely high contrast between the subject and

−0.3 the background.
h Compensation range
–2.1 EV to +1.5 EV (13 steps in 0.3 EV increments)
See P.95 for more information on EV.

! Exposure
3
compensation is disabled in the following
situations:
i When the flash is used in Auto or Red-eye reduction mode
i When dark scenes are shot in Forced flash mode

Advanced Features
◆ To obtain the optimum brightness ◆
Adjust the exposure compensation according to the level of brightness or darkness in the image.
h When the subject appears too bright, h When the subject appears too dark,
try a negative (–) compensation setting. try a positive (+) compensation setting.
This will make the overall image darker. This will make the overall image brighter.
■ Guide to compensation
i Backlit portraits: +0.6 EV to +1.5 EV
i Very bright scenes (such as snowfields) and highly reflective subjects: +0.9 EV
i Shots made up predominantly of sky: +0.9 EV
i Spotlit subjects, particularly against dark backgrounds: –0.6 EV
i Scenes with low reflectivity, such as shots of pine trees or dark foliage: –0.6 EV

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PHOTOGRAPHY MENU PHOTOGRAPHY MENU ✽ Displaying the menus (➡P.37)

A WHITE BALANCE (SELECTING THE LIGHT SOURCE)


Select white balance in the “s” Photography mode.
Change the white balance setting to take a picture
WB
with the white balance fixed for the surroundings
and lighting.
In AUTO mode, the correct white balance may not
AUTO
be achieved for subjects such as close-ups of
people’s faces and pictures taken under a special
light source. Select the correct white balance for the
light source. See P.95 for more information on the
white balance.

! The color tones may vary depending on the shooting
conditions (light source, etc.).
AUTO: Automatic adjustment 9: Shooting under “Daylight” fluorescent
(shooting to show the ambience of lamps
the light source) 0: Shooting under “Warm White” fluorescent
6 : Shooting outdoors in fine weather lamps
7: Shooting in shade -: Shooting under “Cool White” fluorescent
lamps
8: Shooting in incandescent light
✽ When the flash fires, the white balance setting for the flash is used. Consequently, to achieve a particular effect, the
flash mode should be set to Suppressed flash (➡P.35).

‹ APERTURE-PRIORITY
Select aperture-priority in the “s ” Photography
A.PRIORITY
mode.
F8 This is an automatic mode to set the aperture. Use
F5 this mode for shots that have the background out of
F2.8
AUTO focus (large aperture) or have both near and far
objects in focus (small aperture).
h Aperture settings: AUTO/F2.8/F5/F8
Shutter speed (auto): 1/2 sec. to 1/1500 sec.
If the shutter speed appears in red when pressing
the shutter button down halfway, the shot is
overexposed or underexposed. Change the
aperture setting until the correct exposure is
Displayed in red obtained.

! The aperture setting shown is the value at the wide-angle
1/2
1/2 F5
F zoom setting. The actual aperture value varies depending on
the focal length of the optical zoom.

G SHARPNESS
Select Sharpness in the “s” Photography mode.
Use this setting to soften or emphasize outlines or
SHARPNESS
to adjust the quality of the image.
HARD HARD: Emphasizes the outlines.
NORMAL
SOFT Best for shots of subjects such as buildings
or text where sharp images are desirable.
NORMAL: Best for ordinary photography.
Provides edge sharpness that is ideal
for most picture taking situations.
SOFT: Softens the outlines.
Best for shots of subjects such as people,
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PLAYBACK MENU o ERASING SINGLE / ALL FRAMES
1 Set the Power switch to “w”.
1 01 2
0 2 Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the
menu on the screen.

Erased frames (files) cannot be recovered. Back up


important frames (files) onto your PC or another
media.

Press “d” or “c” to select “o” ERASE.


2 ALL FRAMES
Erases all unprotected frames (files).
Back up important frames (files) onto your PC or
another media.
ERASE

ALL FRAMES FRAME


FRAME
BACK Erases only the selected frame (file).

« BACK
Returns to playback without erasing any frames
(files).

3
3 1
0 2
0
1 Press “a” or “b” to select “ALL FRAMES” or
“FRAME”.

Advanced Features
2 Press the “MENU/OK” button.

ERASE

ALL FRAMES
FRAME
BACK

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PLAYBACK MENU o ERASING SINGLE / ALL FRAMES

100−0001
FRAME
FRAME
1 Press “d” or “c” to select the frame (file) to be
erased.
2 Press the “MENU/OK” button to erase the
ERASE OK? currently displayed frame (file).
To erase another frame (file), repeat steps 1 and 2.
YES CANCEL
When you have finished erasing frames (files),
press the “DISP/BACK” button.
1
0 2
0

! Pressing the “MENU/OK” button repeatedly erases
consecutive frames (files). Take care not to erase a frame
(file) by mistake.

! Protected frames (files) cannot be erased. Unprotect the
frames (files) before erasing them (➡P.49).

100−0001
ALL FRAMES
ALL FRAMES Pressing the “MENU/OK” button erases all the
frames (files).
ERASE ALL OK?
IT MAY
TAKE A WHILE

YES CANCEL


! Protected frames (files) cannot be erased. Unprotect the
frames (files) before erasing them (➡P.49).

If “e ” or “ r ” appears, press the “MENU/OK”


button again to erase the frames (files).

◆ To stop the procedure midway ◆


Press the “DISP/BACK” button to cancel erasing of
ALL FRAMES all the frames (files). Some unprotected frames (files)
will be left unerased.

CANCEL

! Even if you stop the procedure immediately, some frames
(files) will be erased.

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PLAYBACK MENU u DPOF SET FRAME
HOW TO SPECIFY PRINT OPTIONS (DPOF)
DPOF stands for Digital Print Order Format and refers to a format that is used for
recording printing specifications for images shot using a digital camera on media such as
an xD-Picture Card. The recorded specifications include information on which frames
are to be printed.
This section gives a detailed description of how to order your prints with the FinePix
S3100 / FinePix S3500.
On the FinePix S3100 / FinePix S3500, you can specify only one print per image in the
DPOF settings.
✽ 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 displayed while you are specifying the
prints.

e
r (➡P.44)
When erasing the image, the DPOF setting for that image is deleted at the same time.

4 (➡P.46)
When inserting an xD-Picture Card that contains images specified for printing by
another camera, those print specifications are all reset and replaced by the new print
specifications.

i (➡P.90) 3

Advanced Features
Up to 999 images can be specified on the same xD-Picture Card.

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PLAYBACK MENU u DPOF SET FRAME

HOW TO SPECIFY PRINT OPTIONS (FRAME SET/RESET)


1 Set the Power switch to “w”.
1 01 2
0 2 Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the
menu on the screen.

Press “d” or “c” to select “u” DPOF.


2
100−0001
“u” appears on the
DPOF screen during
playback when the
RESET ALL image has specified
WITHOUT DATE
WITH DATE DPOF settings.

4/23
23/200
2004 12:00 AM

3 1
0 2
0
1 Press “a ” or “b ” to select “WITH DATE” or
“WITHOUT DATE”. Selecting “WITH DATE” will
cause the date to be imprinted on your prints.
2 Press the “MENU/OK” button.

DPOF

RESET ALL
WITHOUT DATE
WITH DATE

! When selecting the “WITH DATE” setting, the date is
imprinted on your shots using the Print Service or a DPOF-
compatible printer (depending on the printer specifications,
the date may not be printed in some cases).

◆ When DPOF settings were specified on another camera ◆


When the data includes a frame (file) with DPOF
100−0001
setting that were specified on another camera,
4
“ ” appears.
Pressing the “MENU/OK” button erases all of the
DPOF settings already specified for each frame (file).
RESET DPOF OK?
Specify the DPOF setting for each frame (file) again.

YES NO ●
! Press the “DISP/BACK” button to leave the previous
settings unchanged.

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4 01 2
0
1 Press “d” or “c” to display the frame (file) for
which you want to specify DPOF settings.
2 Press “a” or “b” to set a value up to 99 as the
number of copies of the frame (file) to be printed.
For frames (files) that you do not want printed,
100−0002
set the number of prints to 0 (zero).
DPOF:0011 To specify more DPOF settings, repeat steps 1
Total number of prints and 2.
01SHEETS
01SHEETS Setting for that frame ●
! Prints of up to 999 image frames (files) can be ordered on the
same xD-Picture Card.
FRAME

! DPOF settings cannot be specified for movies.
SET
Pressing the “DISP/BACK” button during the
settings cancels all the new settings. If there were
previous DPOF settings, only the modifications are
cancelled.

Always press the “MENU/OK” button after the


5 settings are completed.
Pressing the “DISP/BACK” button cancels that
setting.

◆ Canceling a frame ◆
100−0001 To cancel the DPOF setting for a frame (file) you
DPOF
TOTAL/ 11SHEETS
11SHEETS

Total number of prints


have specified (cancel frame), perform steps 1 to 3
and then:
1Press “d” or “c” to select the frame (file) with
3

Advanced Features
the DPOF setting you want to cancel.
2Set the number of prints to 0(zero).
To cancel the DPOF setting for another frame (file),
repeat steps 1 and 2.
Press the “MENU/OK” button to complete the
settings.

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PLAYBACK MENU u DPOF SET FRAME (RESET ALL)
1 Set the Power switch to “w”.
1 01 2
0 2 Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the
menu on the screen.

Press “d” or “c” to select “u” DPOF.


2

DPOF

RESET ALL
WITHOUT DATE
WITH DATE

3 01 2
0
1 Press “a” or “b” to select “RESET ALL”.
2 Press the “MENU/OK” button.

DPOF

RESET ALL
WITHOUT DATE
WITH DATE

A message appears.
4 100−0001 To reset all the DPOF settings, press the
“MENU/OK” button.

RESET DPOF OK?

YES NO

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PLAYBACK MENU

i PROTECTING IMAGES: FRAME / SET ALL / RESET ALL


1 Set the Power switch to “w”.
1 01 2
0 2 Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the
menu on the screen.

Protection is a setting that prevents frames (files)


from being accidentally erased. However, the
“FORMAT” function erases all the frames (files),
including protected frames (files) (➡P.61).

Press “d” or “c” to select “i” PROTECT.


2
RESET ALL
Removes the protection from all the frames (files).
PROTECT
SET ALL
RESET ALL
SET ALL Protects all the frames (files).
FRAME

FRAME
Protects or unprotects only the selected frame (file).

3 1
0 2
0
1 Press “a” or “b” to select “FRAME”, “SET ALL”
or “RESET ALL”.
2 Press “MENU/OK” button to confirm your
3

Advanced Features
selection.

PROTECT

RESET ALL
SET ALL
FRAME

100−0001
FRAME SET
FRAME
1 Press “d” or “c” to select the frame (file) to be
protected.
2 Press the “MENU/OK” button to protect the
PROTECT OK? frame (file) currently displayed.
To protect another frame (file), repeat steps 1 and
YES CANCEL
2. To finish protecting frames (files), press the
“DISP/BACK” button.
1
0 2
0

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PLAYBACK MENU i PROTECTING IMAGES: FRAME / SET ALL / RESET ALL

100−0001
FRAME RESET
FRAME
1 Press “d” or “c” to select the protected frame
(file).
2 Press the “MENU/OK” button to unprotect the
UNPROTECT OK? displayed frame (file).
YES CANCEL

1
0 2
0

100−0001
SET ALL
SET ALL Press the “MENU/OK” button to protect all the
frames (files).
SET ALL OK?
IT MAY
TAKE A WHILE

YES CANCEL

100−0001
RESET ALL
RESET ALL Press the “MENU/OK” button to unprotect all the
frames (files).
RESET ALL OK?
IT MAY
TAKE A WHILE

YES CANCEL

◆ To stop the procedure midway ◆


If the images are very large, protecting or
100−0001
SET ALL unprotecting all the frames (files) may take some
time.
If you want to take a picture or record a movie during
the procedure, press the “DISP/BACK” button. To
then return to protecting or unprotecting all the
frames (files), see the procedure on P.49 and begin
CANCEL at step 1.

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PLAYBACK MENU g AUTOMATIC PLAYBACK
1 Set the Power switch to “w”.
1 01 2
0 2 Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the menu
on the screen.


! The Power save function does not operate during playback.

! Movies start automatically. When the movie ends, the
playback function moves it on.

Press “d” or “c” to select “g” PLAYBACK.


2

PLAYBACK

3 01 2
0
1 Press “a” or “b” to select the playback interval
and the type of image transition.
2 Press the “MENU/OK” button. The image frames
3

Advanced Features
are advanced and played back.
To interrupt PLAYBACK, press the “a” button (or
“MENU/OK” button).
PLAYBACK


! Press the “DISP/BACK” button once during playback to
display the playback frame number and on-screen help.

4 Press “d” or “c” to advance or go back through


the images.

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PLAYBACK MENU Y TRIMMING
1 Set the Power switch to “w”.
1 01 2
0 2 Press “d” or “c” to select the frame (file) for
which you want to trim.

2 01 03 2
0
1 Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the
menu on the screen.
2 Press “d” or “c” to select “Y” TRIMMING.
3 Press the “MENU/OK” button.

TRIMMING

SET

3 01 2
0
1 Press the “T (a )” or “W (b )” button during
single-frame playback to zoom in (enlarge) or
out on a still image. A zoom bar appears.
2 Press “d” or “c” to display another part of the
image.
TRIMMING


! Press the “DISP/BACK” button to return to single-frame
Zoom bar playback.

Saved image size varies depending on the zoom


CANCEL scale. Up to ` can be saved.

4 1
0 2
0
1 Press “a”, “b”, “d” or “c” to display another
area.
Press the “DISP/BACK” button to return to
playback zoom.
2 Press the “MENU/OK” button to save the image.
TRIMMING

YES CANCEL

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Check the saved image size and press the
5 TRIMMING “MENU/OK” button. The trimmed image is added
as a separate file in the final frame.

■ Image Sizes
0.3M
3M
REC OK? 2 Printing at up to 4R / A6 size
1 Printing at up to 3R size
REC CANCEL
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Advanced Features

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MOVIE MODE r RECORDING MOVIES
Movies up to 60 seconds long (at the “$” setting) or 240 seconds long (at the “#” setting) can
be recorded.
h Specifications ●
! See P.56. for information on changing the quality setting.
Motion JPEG without sound ●
! The available recording time for a movie may decrease
depending on the amount of free space on the xD-
h Quality selection method Picture Card.
$ (320 × 240 pixels) ●
! See P.94 for the available recording time with xD-Picture
# (160 × 120 pixels) Cards.
h Frame rate: 10 frames per second
See P.95 for information on the frame rate.

It may not be possible to playback your movies on other cameras.

Set the Mode dial to “r”.


1

The available recording time and “ `”


2 STANDBY
60s
60
appear on the screen.

2004. 4.23
200 23

During movie recording, the lens is fixed at the


3 wide-angle zoom setting and only the digital zoom
can be used.
Press the “T (a)” or “W (b)” button to zoom in and
out. A zoom bar appears on the screen.
60s h Digital zoom focal length
(35 mm camera equivalent)
STANDBY
Approx. 39 mm-132.6 mm
Max. zoom scale: approx. 3.4×
Zoom bar h Focal range
Approx. 80 cm (2.6 ft.) to infinity

! Pictures taken with the digital zoom have slightly lower image
quality. Choose the zoom mode that best suits the scene
being shot.

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Press the shutter button down fully to start
4 recording.

! The brightness and color of the screen shown during movie
recording may differ from those shown before recording
begins.

! There is no need to hold down the shutter button.
Pressing the shutter button down fully fixes the
focus, but the exposure is adjusted for to the scene
being shot.

A counter appears in the top-right corner of the


5 REC 53
53s screen during recording. It shows the remaining
time.


! When the remaining time runs out, recording ends and the
movie is saved onto the xD-Picture Card.

Press the shutter button during recording. Recording


6 ends and the movie is stored on the xD-Picture
Card.

Advanced Features
STORING


! If recording is stopped immediately after it begins, 1 second
of movie is recorded onto the xD-Picture Card.

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MOVIE MODE r RECORDING MOVIES

y QUALITY SETTINGS IN MOVIE MODE

1 01 2
0
1 Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the
menu on the screen.
2 Press “d” or “c” to select “y” QUALITY.

QUALITY

320x240
160x120


! Set the Movie mode before selecting the quality setting
(➡P.54).

2 1
0 2
0
1Press “a” or “b” to change the setting.
2 levels of quality can be selected. For better
image quality, select “ $ ”, and for longer
photography time, select “#”.
■ Recording times per movie
QUALITY quality setting maximum shooting time
$ (320×240) 60 sec.
320x240
160x120 # (160×120) 240 sec.

2 Press the “MENU/OK” button to confirm the


setting.

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PLAYBACK MODE PLAYING BACK MOVIES
1 Set the Power switch to “w”.
1 01 2
0 2 Press “d” or “c” to select the movie file.

100−0006


! Movies cannot be played back using multi-frame playback.
Press the “DISP/BACK” button to select single-frame
playback.
PLAY
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2 01 1 Press “b” to play the movie.


2 The playback time appears on the screen along
with a progress bar.

2
0 030s

Bar

! If the subject of the shot is very bright, white vertical streaks
may appear in the image during playback. This is normal.

STOP PAUSE
Movies are displayed one size smaller than still
images.
3

Advanced Features
■ Playing back movies
Control Description

Playback begins.
Playback
Playback stops when the end of the movie is reached.

Pauses the movie during playback.


Pause/Resume
Press “b” again to resume playback.

Stops playback.
Stop ✽ Press “d” or “c” while playback is stopped to go back to the
previous file or advance to the next file respectively.

Fast forward/Rewind Press “d” or “c” during playback to skip forwards or backwards
through the movie.
Rewind Fast forward

Press “d” or “c” when the movie is paused, the movie advances
Skip playback or goes back one frame.
When paused Hold down “d” or “c” to move through the frames quickly.

◆ Playing movie files ◆


i You may not be able to play back some movie files recorded on other cameras.
i To play back movie files on a PC, save the movie file on the xD-Picture Card to the PC’s hard disk
and then play back the saved file.

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fi ADJUSTING EVF / LCD
4 Settings (THE MONITOR BRIGHTNESS)
1 Set the Power switch to “q” or “w”.
1 01 2
0 2 Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the
menu on the screen.


! The monitor brightness specified here remains valid until the
setting is changed again. This setting applies to both
photography and playback, and can be used to change the
monitor brightness in both modes.

1 Press “d” or “c” to select “F ” OPTION and


2 01 2
0 then press “a” or “b” to select “fi EVF/LCD”.
2 Press the “MENU/OK” button.

OPTION

SET−UP
EVF/LCD

3 BRIGHTNESS
1 Press “d ” or “c ” to adjust the screen
brightness.
2 Press the “MENU/OK” button to confirm the new
setting.

− +

SET CANCEL

1
0 2
0


! To end this procedure without changing the settings, press
the “DISP/BACK” button.

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SET-UP
F USING THE SET-UP SCREEN

1 01 03 2
0
1 Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the
menu on the screen.
2 Press “d” or “c” to select “F ” OPTION and
then press “a” or “b” to select “SET-UP”.
3 Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the
SET-UP screen.
OPTION

SET−UP
EVF/LCD


! Always turn the camera off when replacing the batteries.
Opening the battery cover or disconnecting the AC power
adapter without turning the camera off may cause the camera
settings to revert to the factory default values set at shipment.

2 Press “d” or “c” to move to options 1 to 3.

SET−UP
1 2 3
IMAGE DISP. :ON
POWER SAVE :2 MIN
FORMAT :OK
OK
BEEP :LOW

SET CANCEL

3 1
0 2
0
1 Press “a” or “b” to select a menu option.
2 Press “d” or “c” to change the setting. Press
4

Settings
“c ” for “FORMAT”, “DATE/TIME”, “TIME
DIFFERENCE”, “DISCHARGE” or “q RESET”.

SET−UP
1 2 3
IMAGE DISP. ON
POWER SAVE :2 MIN
FORMAT :OK
OK
BEEP :LOW

SET CANCEL

After you have changed the settings, press the


4 “MENU/OK” button to confirm the changes.

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SET-UP
■ SET-UP menu options
Settings Display Factory default Explanation Page
Specifies whether the preview images (the photographed
IMAGE DISP. ON/OFF ON images) are displayed after taking a picture. –
The image appears for a few moments and is then recorded.
Reduces the camera’s power consumption and
1 POWER SAVE 2 MIN/5 MIN 2 MIN 61
subsequently turns the camera off when not being used.
FORMAT OK – Erases all files. 61
Sets the volume of the tone emitted when the camera
§ BEEP LOW/HIGH/OFF LOW
controls are used.

DATE/TIME SET – Corrects the date or time. 13


TIME
SET – Specifies the time difference settings. 62
DIFFERENCE
Specifies whether frame numbers are assigned
FRAME NO. CONT./RENEW CONT. 63
consecutively from previous numbers or begin again.
This mode provides a simple way to read images
¶ from an xD-Picture Card and store images onto an 73
2 xD-Picture Card.
This function allows you to conduct videoconferencing
qWEB sessions between PCs connected to the Internet. 74
USB MODE ¶/qWEB/® ¶ ✽ Windows SP1 only

If a printer that supports PictBridge is available,


images can be printed by connecting the camera
® directly to the PictBridge-compatible printer without
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using a PC.

ENGLISH Specifies the language used for screen display. –

VIDEO SYSTEM NTSC/PAL – Specifies whether video output is set to NTSC or PAL. –

3 DISCHARGE OK – Discharges rechargeable batteries. 87


Resets all the camera settings (other than the DATE/TIME,
TIME DIFFERENCE, LANG. and VIDEO SYSTEM) to the
qRESET OK – factory default values set at shipment. A confirmation –
message appears when you press “c”. To reset the camera
settings, press the “MENU/OK” button again.

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POWER SAVE SETTING
When this function is enabled and the camera is
SET−UP not used for 60 seconds, the screen temporarily
1 2 3 turns off (sleep mode) and the indicator lamp blinks
IMAGE DISP. :ON at 1-second intervals to save power. If the camera
POWER SAVE 2 MIN
FORMAT :OK
OK
remains unused for 2 or 5 minutes, it is turned off.
BEEP :LOW Use this function when you want to get the
maximum possible running time from your
SET CANCEL
batteries.

! The Power save setting is disabled during automatic
playback, during rechargeable battery discharging and when
a USB connection is being used.

The Sleep function does not operate in SET-UP or Playback mode, but the camera will turn off if it
is left unused for a set time (2 or 5 minutes).

When the camera is in sleep mode, pressing the


shutter button down halfway wakes the camera up.
This is useful since the camera can be ready to
take pictures almost instantly.


! Pressing any other button as well as the shutter button wakes
the camera up.

◆ To restore power to the camera ◆


When the Auto power off function has shut the
1
0 2
0 camera down (after 2 or 5 minutes):
1 Set the Power switch to “OFF”.
2 Set the Power switch back to “q” or “w”. 4

Settings
FORMAT
Initialize (format) the xD-Picture Card for use with
FORMAT the camera.
FORMAT OK? Because initializing the xD-Picture Card erases all
the frames (files), including protected frames (files).
ERASE ALL DATA
Back up important frames (files) onto your PC or
OK CANCEL another media.
1 Press “d” or “c” to select “OK”.
SET
2 Pressing the “MENU/OK” button erases all the
frames (files) and initializes the xD-Picture
1
0 2
0 Card.

! If “ 7 ”, “ w ”, “ 0 ” or
“- ” appears, see P.89, 90 for information
before formatting the xD-Picture Card.

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SET-UP

WORLD TIME (TIME DIFFERENCE)


This function sets a time difference relative to the date and time currently set. When this setting is
enabled, the specified time difference is applied when pictures are taken.
Use this function when traveling to destinations in different time zones.

Press “d” or “c” to change between “å HOME”


1 and “ß LOCAL”.
To set the time difference, select “ß LOCAL”.
å HOME: Your home time zone
ß LOCAL: Your destination time zone
TIME DIFFERENCE

LOCATION HOME
TIME DIFFERENCE
DIFFERENCE SET

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SET CANCEL

2 TIME DIFFERENCE
1 Press “a” or “b” to select “TIME DIFFERENCE”.
2 Press “c”.

LOCATION LOCAL
TIME DIFFERENCE
DIFFEREN SET

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SET CANCEL

1
0 2
0

3 TIME DIFFERENCE
1 Press “d” or “c” to select +/–, hour and minute.
2 Press “a” or “b” to correct the setting.
h Available time settings
+ 00 : 00
–23:45 to +23:45 (in 15-minute increments)
4/23/200
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SET CANCEL

1
0 2
0

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Always press the “MENU/OK” button after the
4 settings are completed.

When the Photography mode is selected with world


5 N 16 time set, “ß” appears on the screen for 3 seconds.

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FRAME NO.
Specifies whether frame numbers are assigned
consecutively from previous numbers or begin
CONT. RENEW
again.
A CONT.: Pictures are stored beginning from the
highest file number stored on the last xD-
Picture Card used.
RENEW: Pictures are stored on each xD-Picture
B Card beginning with a file number “0001”.
Setting this function to “CONT.” makes file
Formatted xD-Picture Card used for
both A and B.
management easier as it makes sure that file
names are not duplicated when images are
4

Settings
downloaded to a PC.

! When the camera settings are “ q RESET”, the frame
number setting (“CONT.” or “RENEW”) is changed to
“CONT.” and the frame number itself does not return to
“0001”.

! When the xD-Picture Card already contains image files with
file numbers higher than the highest file number on the last
xD-Picture Card, images are stored beginning from the
highest file number on the current xD-Picture Card.

Check the file number by viewing the image. The


100−9999 last 4 digits of the 7-digit number in the top right
Directory number
corner of the screen are the file numbers, while the
first 3 digits show the directory number.
File number
Frame number ●
! When changing the xD-Picture Card, always turn the
camera off before opening the battery cover. Opening the
battery cover without turning the camera off may cause the
4/23
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! File number runs from 0001 to 9999. Once 9999 is exceeded,
the directory number changes from 100 to 101. The
maximum number is 999–9999.

! The displayed frame number may differ for images
photographed on other cameras.

! When “t” appears, see P.89.

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5 Software
Installation 5.1 INSTALLATION ON A Windows PC
Pre-installation checklist
To run this software, you must have the hardware and software described below. Check your
system before you begin the installation.

Operating System✽1 Windows 98 (including the Second Edition)


Windows Millennium Edition (Windows Me)
Windows 2000 Professional✽2
Windows XP Home Edition✽2
Windows XP Professional✽2
CPU 200 MHz Pentium or better recommended (800 MHz Pentium III or better
recommended for Windows XP)
RAM 64 MB minimum (128 MB minimum for Windows XP),
256 MB or better recommended
Hard disk space Amount required for installation: 450 MB minimum
Amount required for operation: 600 MB minimum
(When using ImageMixer VCD2 for FinePix: 2 GB or better)
Display 800 × 600 pixels or better, 16-bit color or better
(When using ImageMixer VCD2 for FinePix: 1024 × 768 or better)
Internet connection✽3 i To use the FinePix Internet Service or mail attachment function:
An Internet connection and e-mail transmission software
i Connection speed: 56 k or better recommended
✽1 Models with one of the above operating systems pre-installed.
✽2 When you install the software, log in using a system administrator account (e.g. “Administrator”).
✽3 Required to use the FinePix Internet Service. The software can still be installed even if you do not have an Internet
connection.

◆ Notes ◆
i Connect the camera directly to the PC using the USB cable (included). The software may not operate
correctly when you use an extension cable or connect the camera via a USB hub.
i When your PC has more than one USB port, the camera can be connected to either port.
i Push the USB connector fully into the socket to ensure that it is securely connected. The software
may not operate correctly if the connection is faulty.
i Additional USB interface board is not guaranteed.
i Windows 95 and Windows NT cannot be used.
i Operation is not guaranteed on home-built PCs or on PCs running updated operating system
software.
i When you reinstall or remove FinePixViewer, the Internet menu and your user ID and password for
the FinePix Internet Service are deleted from your PC. Click the [Register now] button, enter your
registered user ID and password and download the menu again.
i To use Video Chat, a PC running Windows XP Professional (Service Pack 1) or Windows XP Home
Edition (Service Pack 1) is required with a sound card, a connected microphone and speakers, and
Windows Messenger 5.0 or later installed. When using a router, check that the router is compatible
with Windows Messenger.

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Do not connect the camera to your PC until the software installation is completed.

Install FinePixViewer as instructed in the Quick start guide.


1
◆ Launching the installer manually ◆
1 Double-click the “My Computer” icon.
✽ Windows XP users should click “My Computer” in the “Start” menu.
2 Right-click “FINEPIX” (CD-ROM drive) in the “My Computer” window and select “Open”.
3 Double-click “SETUP” or “SETUP.exe” in the CD-ROM window.

✽ The way file names are displayed differs as described below depending on your PC settings.
i File extensions (3-letter suffixes indicating the file type) may be shown or hidden. (e.g. Setup.exe or Setup)
i Text may be shown normally or all in uppercase (e.g. Setup or SETUP).

◆ Installing other applications ◆


You may see messages for installing, ImageMixer VCD2 for FinePix and WINASPI. Install these
applications as directed by the on-screen instructions. The installation screens for these applications
are displayed as required.

After restarting the PC, install DirectX as directed by the on-screen instructions and then restart
2 your PC again. If the latest version of DirectX is already installed on your PC, this installation is
not performed.

! If the latest version is already installed, this window does not appear.

! Do not remove the CD-ROM during this procedure.

After restarting, the USB Video Class driver would


3 be installed.

! If the latest version is already installed, this window does not
appear.

! The driver is only installed on Windows XP SP 1.
5
Software Installation
After restarting the PC, a message appears stating “Installation of the FinePixViewer has been
4 completed”.

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5.2 INSTALLATION ON A Mac OS 9.2
Pre-installation checklist
To run this software, you must have the hardware and software described below. Check your
system before you begin the installation.

Compatible Mac Power Macintosh G3✽1, PowerBook G3✽1,


Power Macintosh G4, iMac, iBook,
Power Macintosh G4 Cube or PowerBook G4
Operating System Mac OS 9.2.2✽2
RAM 64 MB minimum✽3
256 MB or better recommended
(When using ImageMixer VCD2 for FinePix: 128 MB or better)
Hard disk space Amount required for installation: 400 MB minimum
Amount required for operation: 600 MB minimum
(When using ImageMixer VCD2 for FinePix: 2 GB or better)
Display 800 × 600 pixels or better, at least 32,000 colors
(When using ImageMixer VCD2 for FinePix: 1024 × 768 or better)
Internet connection✽4 i To use the FinePix Internet Service or mail attachment function
An Internet connection and e-mail transmission software is needed
i Connection speed: 56 k or better recommended
✽1 Models with a USB port as a standard feature
✽2 This software does not run correctly in the Mac OS X Classic environment.
✽3 Turn virtual memory on if necessary.
✽4 Required to use the FinePix Internet Service. The software can still be installed even if you do not have an Internet
connection.

◆ Notes ◆
i Connect the camera directly to the Macintosh using the USB cable (included). The software may not
operate correctly if you use an extension cable or connect the camera via a USB hub.
i Push the USB connector fully into the socket to ensure that it is securely connected. The software
may not operate correctly if the connection is faulty.
i Additional USB interface board is not guaranteed.
i On Macintosh PCs, allocate at least 400 MB of virtual memory when RAW FILE CONVERTER LE is
used. If other applications will be used at the same time, allocate the additional amount required for
those applications also.

Turn on your Macintosh and start up Mac OS 9.2.2.


1 ●
! Do not connect the camera to your Macintosh until the software installation is completed.

When the bundled CD-ROM is loaded into the CD-ROM drive, the [FinePix] volume appears.
2 Double-click the volume icon to open the volume window.

Double-click “Installer for MacOS9” to launch the Installer.


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The Installer setup screen appears. Click the
4 [Installing FinePixViewer] button.

! For more information on what is installed, click the [Read Me
First] button and [Using FinePixViewer] button.

A confirmation message appears asking whether you want to continue with the installation.
5 Click the [OK] button.

The User License Agreement for this software appears. Read the agreement carefully and
6 then, if you agree to the terms of the Agreement, click the [Agree] button. If you click the
[Disagree] button, the software is not installed.

Select the installation destination for FinePixViewer.


7 1 Click the [Open] button to open the installation
destination folder.

2 Click the [Save] button.

5
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Install ImageMixer VCD2 for FinePix as directed by the on-screen instructions.


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5.2 INSTALLATION ON A Mac OS 9.2
After restarting the Macintosh, the “FinePixViewer
9 installation completed” message appears. Click
“Using FinePixViewer” to view the basic
FinePixViewer functions.

To install Acrobat Reader, click “Install Acrobat Reader”.


10 ●
! Install Adobe Systems’ Acrobat Reader software to read the FinePixViewer User’s Guide (PDF).
If the latest version already has been installed, this step is not required.

Proceed with the installation as directed by the on-screen instructions.


11
◆ To install Acrobat Reader later... ◆
1 Double-click the “FinePix” CD-ROM to open the CD-ROM window.
2 Double-click “FinePixViewer for MacOS9” ➡ “Acrobat Reader” ➡ “English” folder.
3 Double-click “English Reader Installer”.
4 Proceed with the installation as directed by the on-screen instructions.

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5.3 INSTALLATION ON A Mac OS X
Pre-installation checklist
■ Hardware and software requirements
To run this software, you must have the hardware and software described below. Check your
system before you begin the installation.
Compatible Mac Power Macintosh G3 ✽1, PowerBook G3 ✽1,
Power Macintosh G4, iMac, iBook,
Power Macintosh G4 Cube, or PowerBook G4, Power Macintosh G5
Operating System Mac OS X (compatible with version 10.2.6 to 10.3.3)
192 MB minimum
RAM
256 MB or better recommended
Hard disk space Amount required for installation: 200 MB minimum
Amount required for operation: 400 MB minimum
(When using ImageMixer VCD2 for FinePix: 2 GB or better)
Display 800 × 600 pixels or better, at least 32,000 colors
(When using ImageMixer VCD2 for FinePix: 1024 × 768 or better)
Internet connection✽2 i To use the FinePix Internet Service or mail attachment function
An Internet connection and e-mail transmission software
i Connection speed: 56 k or better recommended
✽1 Models with a USB port as a standard feature
✽2 Required to use the FinePix Internet Service. The software can still be installed even if you do not have an Internet
connection.

◆ Notes ◆
i Connect the camera directly to the Macintosh using the USB cable (included). The software may not
operate correctly if you use an extension cable or connect the camera via a USB hub.
i Push the USB connector fully into the socket to ensure that it is securely connected. The software
may not operate correctly if the connection is faulty.
i Additional USB interface board is not guaranteed.
i On Macintosh PCs, allocate at least 400 MB of virtual memory when RAW FILE CONVERTER LE is
used. If other applications will be used at the same time, allocate the additional amount required for
those applications also.

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5.3 INSTALLATION ON A Mac OS X
Turn your Macintosh on and start up Mac OS X. Do not launch any other applications.
1
When the bundled CD-ROM is loaded into the CD-
2 ROM drive, the “FinePix” icon appears. Double-click
the “FinePix” icon to open the “FinePix” volume
window.

Double-click “Installer for MacOS X”.


3
The Installer setup dialog appears. Click the
4 [Installing FinePixViewer] button.

! For more information on what is installed, click the [Read Me
First] button and [Using FinePixViewer] button.

The “Authenticate” dialog appears.


5 Enter the name and password for the administrator account and then click the [OK] button.✽
✽The administrator account is the user account used for Mac OS X installation and you can
confirm the user account in the Accounts dialog in the System Preferences.

The “License” dialog appears. Read the agreement carefully and then, if you agree to the terms
6 of the Agreement, click the [Accept] button.

The “Read me” dialog appears. Click the [Continue] button.


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The “FinePixInstallOSX” window appears.
8 Click the [Install] button to install FinePixViewer and RAW FILE CONVERTER LE.

The ImageMixer VCD2 installer automatically starts up and a window showing the installation
9 progress appears. (Installation may take several minutes.)

The “FinePixViewer installation completed” message dialog appears. Then click exit button and
10 close it.

Launch “Image Capture” from the “Applications” folder.


11
Change the Image Capture settings.
12 Select “Preferenes...” from the “Image Capture”
menu.

Select “Other...” from “When a camera is connected, open”. 5


13 Software Installation
Select “FPVBridge” from “FinePixViewer” folder in
14 the “Applications” folder and click the [Open] button.

Select “Quit Image Capture” menu in the “Image Capture” menu.


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6 Viewing
Images 6.1 CAMERA CONNECTION
6.1.1 Using the AC Power adapter (sold separately)
Always use a FUJIFILM AC Power Adapter AC-5VH/AC-5VHS (➡P.83).
Use the AC power adapter to avoid losing power at inconvenient times, such as when downloading
photographed images to your PC. You can take pictures and play back images without worrying
about depleting the batteries.

! See P.86 for notes on using the AC power adapter.

! Only connect or disconnect the AC power adapter when the camera is off.
Connecting or disconnecting the AC power adapter while the camera is turned on temporarily interrupts the power supply
to the camera, so that images or movies being shot are not recorded. Failing to turn the camera off first can also result in
damage to the xD-Picture Card or malfunctions during PC connection.

Check that the camera is off. Plug the AC power


DC IN 5V socket
adapter connector into the “DC IN 5V” socket and
then plug the AC power adapter into the power
outlet.


! The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and
shall be easily accessible.
AC-5V
(Sold separately) ●
! The shape of the plug and socket-outlet depends on the
country of use.

Do not connect the AC power adapter to charge the AA-size Ni-MH (nickel-metal hydride) batteries.
Use the optional charger (➡P.83) to charge the AA-size Ni-MH batteries.

6.1.2 Connecting to a TV
Turn off the camera and TV. Plug the Video cable
1 VIDEO OUT
(Video output )
socket
(included) into the “VIDEO OUT” (video output)
socket.

DC IN 5V socket ●
! When there is a power outlet available, connect the AC
Power Adapter AC-5V.

Plug the other end of the cable into the video input
2 socket on the TV. Then turn the camera and TV on
and take pictures or play back images as you
would normally.

To video
input socket


! Refer to the instructions provided with your TV for more
information on video input for your TV.

! The image quality for movie playback is lower than for still
images.

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6.2 CONNECTING THE CAMERA DIRECTLY TO THE PRINTER
— PictBridge FUNCTION
When a printer that supports PictBridge is available, images can be printed by connecting the
camera directly to the PictBridge-compatible printer without using a PC.

6.2.1 Specifying images for printing on the camera


Select “ ® ” in “USB MODE” in the “SET-UP”
1 SET−UP
1 2 3
menu (➡P.59).

DATE/TIME :SET
SET
TIME DIFFERENCE :SET
SET
FRAME NO. :CONT.
CONT.
USB MODE

SET CANCEL ●
! Do not connect to a PC when the USB mode setting is set to
“®”. See P.92 if you connect to PC by mistake.

2 AC-5V
1 Connect the camera to the printer using the USB
cable (included).
2 Turn the printer on.
(Sold separately)


! The camera cannot be used to specify printer settings such
as the paper size and print quality.

! Please connect the AC Power Adapter AC-5VH/AC-5VHS
(sold separately) to your camera.
(USB) socket

! Use an xD-Picture Card that was formatted on the camera.

Set the Power switch to “w”.


3 “ s ” appears and then the menu is
displayed on the screen.

USB

CHECKING USB


! If the menu does not appear, check whether the USB mode
setting is “®”.

! Depending on the printer, some functions are disabled.

1 Press “a” or “b” to select “u PRINT DPOF”.


4 01 2
0 2 Press the “MENU/OK” button.
6
Viewing Images

PICTBRIDGE

PRINT WITH DATE



! When “d ” appears, the DPOF settings are
not specified.
PRINT WITHOUT DATE
PRINT DPOF ●
! To use DPOF printing, the DPOF settings must be specified
on FinePix S3100 / FinePix S3500 beforehand (➡P.46).

! Even when “WITH DATE” is specified in the DPOF settings,
SET the date is not inserted from printers that do not support date
printing.

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6.4 CONNECTING THE CAMERA DIRECTLY TO THE PRINTER
— PictBridge FUNCTION
Press the “MENU/OK” button to download the data
5 PRINTING
to the printer and print the frames specified in the
DPOF settings.

1/ 1SHEETS

CANCEL


! Press the “DISP/BACK” button to cancel the printing.
Depending on the printer, the printing may not be canceled
immediately. Printing may stop midway through. When
printing stops midway, briefly turn the camera off and then on
again.

6.2.2 Specifying images for printing without using DPOF single-frame printing
Select “ ® ” in “USB MODE” in the “SET-UP”
1 SET−UP
1 2 3
menu (➡P.59).

DATE/TIME :SET
SET
TIME DIFFERENCE :SET
SET
FRAME NO. :CONT.
CONT.
USB MODE

SET CANCEL ●
! Do not connect to a PC when the USB mode setting is set to
“®”. See P.92 if you connect to PC by mistake.

2 AC-5V
1 Connect the camera to the printer using the USB
cable (included).
2 Turn the printer on.
(Sold separately)


! The camera cannot be used to specify printer settings such
as the paper size and print quality.

! Please connect the AC Power Adapter AC-5VH/AC-5VHS
(USB) socket (sold separately) to your camera.

! Use an xD-Picture Card that was formatted on the camera.

Set the Power switch to “w”.


3 “ s ” appears and then the menu is
displayed on the screen.

USB

CHECKING USB


! If the menu does not appear, check whether the USB mode
setting is “®”.

! Depending on the printer, some functions are disabled.

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4 01 2
0
1 Press “a” or “b” to select “PRINT WITH DATE”
or “PRINT WITHOUT DATE”. If “PRINT WITH
DATE” is selected, the date is imprinted on your
prints.
2 Press the “MENU/OK” button.
PICTBRIDGE

PRINT WITH DATE


PRINT WITHOUT DATE
PRINT DPOF

SET ●
! “PRINT WITH DATE” is not available when the camera is
connected to a printer that does not support date printing.

5 01 02 3
0
1 Press “d” or “c” to display the frame (file) for
which you want to specify PRINT settings.
2 Press “a” or “b” to set a value up to 99 as the
number of copies of the frame (file) to be printed.
For frames (files) that you do not want printed,
100−0001 set the number of prints to 0 (zero).
TOTAL:00002
TOTAL:00002 To specify more PRINT settings, repeat steps 1
and 2.
02SHEETS
02SHEETS 3 Always press the “MENU/OK” button after the
settings are completed.
FRAME
YES CANCEL

! Movie images cannot be printed.

Press the “MENU/OK” button to download the data


6 PRINTING
to the printer and start printing the specified
number of prints.
To end printing, press the “DISP/BACK” button.

1/ 36SHEETS
36SHEETS

CANCEL


! Press the “DISP/BACK” button to cancel the printing.
Depending on the printer, the printing may not be canceled
immediately. Printing may stop midway through. When
printing stops midway, briefly turn the camera off and then on
again.

◆ Disconnecting the printer ◆


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1Check that “f” is not displayed on the


AC-5V camera’s screen.
(Sold separately) 2Turn the camera off. Unplug the USB cable.

(USB) socket

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6.3 CONNECTING TO A PC
6.3.1 Connecting to a PC
The “Connecting to a PC” section explains how to connect the camera to your PC using the USB
cable (included) and describes the functions you can use once the camera and PC are connected.
If the power cuts out during data transmission, the data will not be transmitted correctly. Always use the
AC power adapter when connecting the camera to a PC.

Refer to Section 5 the first time you connect the camera to your PC.
Install the software first. Do not connect the camera with the PC before
installing all the software.

CD-ROM
(Software for FinePix AX)

¶ DSC (Mass storage device) mode


This mode provides a simple way to read images from an xD-Picture Card and store images onto
an xD-Picture Card (➡P.77).

q WEB WEB CAM (Web Camera) mode


This function allows you to conduct videoconferencing sessions between PCs connected to the
Internet.

! The WEB Camera function can only be used on Windows XP SP1.

! Microsoft Windows Messenger 5.0 or later is required to use the WEB Camera function.
For downloading and using this software, please refer to the below explanation for “Using video chat with Windows
Messenger” No.i.
Please download it from the Messenger web site.

! Images are not output to a TV.
When using Video Chat with the WEB Camera function, Windows XP SP1 is required also for your partner’s OS.

Change between “¶” and “q WEB” in the camera’s SET-UP screen.

◆ Using Video Chat with Windows Messenger ◆


Connecting camera to a PC
q Plug the AC power adapter connector into the “DC IN 5V” socket on the camera and then plug the
adapter into the power outlet.
w Turn the camera on in Photography mode (➡P.13, 20).
e Set the “USB MODE” setting in the “SET-UP” menu to “q WEB” (➡P.59).
r Turn the camera off (➡P.13).
t Turn your PC on.
y Use the USB cable to connect the camera to your PC.
u Turn the camera on in Photography mode (➡P.13, 20).
i Using Video Chat with Windows Messenger, refer to “How to use FinePixViewer” in the HELP menu
which was installed from the CD-ROM.


! Take care to make sure that the USB cable is connected the correct way around and that the plugs are pushed
fully into the connection sockets.
h “h” appears on the LCD monitor.
h Power save and Auto power off are disabled during USB connection.
Disconnecting the Camera
q Quit all applications (FinePixViewer etc.) that are using the camera.
w Turn the camera off (➡P.13).
e Unplug the USB cable from the camera.
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USE AT DSC MODE

1 Set a camera 1 Insert an xD-Picture Card into the camera.


1
0 20
0 4 2 Set the Power switch to turn the camera on.
3 Select “¶” in “USB MODE” in the “SET-UP”
menu (➡P.59).
4 Set the Power switch to turn the camera off.

3
0 SET−UP
1 2 3
DATE/TIME :SET
TIME DIFFERENCE :SET
FRAME NO. :CONT.
USB MODE ●
! Use the AC Power Adapter AC-5VH/AC-5VHS (sold separately)
for the connection (➡P.83). If shutting off power supply during
SET CANCEL communication, the files on the xD-Picture Card may be
damaged.

2 Connect a camera to a PC 1 Turn your PC on.


DC IN 5V Camera PC
socket 2 Connect the camera to the PC using the USB
cable (included).
3 Turn the camera on.

(USB)
USB socket ●
! Make sure that the USB cable (included) is connected
socket correctly and pushed in.

h When the camera and PC are exchanging data,


the self-timer lamp blinks and the indicator lamp
blinks alternately green and orange.
h “g” appears on the screen.
h Power save and Auto power off are disabled
during USB connection.

! Before replacing the xD-Picture Card, always disconnect the
camera from the PC using the procedure on P.79.

! Do not disconnect the USB cable when the camera is
communicating with the PC. See P.79 for information on the
disconnection procedure.
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6.3 CONNECTING TO A PC

3 Set a PC
Windows 98 / 98 SE / Me / 2000 Professional / Macintosh

! The Windows CD-ROM may also be required during installation. In this event, change CD-ROMs as directed by the
on-screen instructions.

h FinePixViewer automatically starts up and the


Save Image Wizard window (Save Image
dialog box) appears. Follow the instructions
provided on screen to save the images at this
point. To proceed without saving the images,
click the [Cancel] button.

✽ Screen for Windows 98 SE

h A removable disk icon appears and you can use Windows Macintosh
your PC to transfer files to and from the camera.

If the above operations do not occur, you do not have the required software programs or drivers installed
on your PC. Complete the required PC setup procedures. Then reconnect the camera to your PC.

Windows XP
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. No action is required.

! This step is not required for subsequent connections.
2 Specify the settings in the “AutoPlay” dialog box.
h When FinePixViewer is included in the list of actions to perform
Select “Viewing images using FinePixViewer” and then select the “Always do the selected
action” checkbox. This checkbox may not be shown in some cases.
Click the [OK] button to launch FinePixViewer.
h When FinePixViewer is not included in the list of actions to perform
Select “Take no action” and then select the “Always do the selected action” checkbox. This
checkbox may not be shown in some cases.
Click the [OK] button and launch FinePixViewer manually.
3 A new removable disk icon appears in the “My Computer” window.
FinePixViewer automatically starts up and the Save Image Wizard window (Save Image
dialog box) appears. Follow the instructions provided on screen to save the images at this
point. To proceed without saving the images, click the [Cancel] button.

◆ Regarding the icons ◆


The next time you connect the camera, the removable disk drive icon and name change to the
“FinePix” icon and name.

Proceed to “USING FinePixViewer” on P.80.


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6.3.2 Disconnecting the camera

1 Windows
Once the image has been saved, the “Remove Camera/Media” window appears (Save Image
Wizard Windows). To disconnect the camera, click the [Remove] button.

Macintosh
Once the image has been saved, the “Remove camera/media” window appears (Save Image
dialog box). To disconnect the camera, click the [OK] button.

2 02 3
0 DC IN 5V
socket
1 When the “It is now safe to disconnect the
camera” message appears, click the [OK] button
and disconnect the camera.
2 Turn the camera off.
3 Unplug the USB cable (included) from the
camera.
(USB)
socket

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6.4 USING FinePixViewer
6.4.1 Mastering FinePixViewer
For all information on FinePixViewer functions, refer to “How to Use FinePixViewer” in the Help
menu for details.

◆ Macintosh ◆
h To read “How to Use FinePixViewer”...
You must install Adobe Systems’ Acrobat Reader. See P.68 for information on installing Acrobat
Reader.

! For more information on using Acrobat Reader, refer to the Acrobat Reader “Help” menu.
h What is explained in “How to Use FinePixViewer”...
“How to Use FinePixViewer” covers a range of topics, including batch processing and ordering prints.

■ Example: Looking up slide shows


1 Click “How to Use FinePixViewer” in the FinePixViewer Help menu.
2 Click “Basic Operation” and then click “ Basic Slide Show Operations” in the menu that appears.
3 The “Basic Slide Show Operations” information appears. Press the “<<<” key to view the
previous page or the “ >>>” key to view the next page.

6.4.2 Uninstalling the software


Only perform this operation when you no longer require the installed software or when the software
was not installed correctly.

Windows
1 Check that the camera is not connected to the PC.
2 Quit all currently running applications.
3 Open the “My Computer” window, open the “Control Panel”,
and double-click on “Add/Remove Programs”.

4 The “Add/Remove Programs Properties” window appears.


Select the software to be uninstalled (FinePixViewer or the
driver) and then click the [Add/Remove] button.

<To remove FinePixViewer>

<To remove the driver software>

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5 When the message appears, click the [OK]
button. Check your selection carefully since the
process cannot be cancelled once you click [OK]
button.

6 Automatic uninstallation begins.


When uninstallation ends, click the [OK] button.

Macintosh
Mac OS 9.2
■ Uninstalling Exif Launcher, FinePixViewer
1 After you have quit Exif Launcher in “Exif Launcher Settings” in the FinePixViewer “Settings”
menu, move the Exif Launcher file from the “Startup Items” folder in the System folder to the
Trash. Then select “Empty Trash” in the “Special” menu.
2 After you have exited FinePixViewer. Drag the installed FinePixViewer folder to the Trash.
Then click “Empty Trash” in the “Special” menu.

Mac OS X
■ Uninstalling FinePixViewer
Quit FinePixViewer. Then drag the installed FinePixViewer folder to the Trash and select
“Empty Trash” in the “Special” menu.

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System Expansion Options
eBy using the FinePix S3100 / FinePix S3500 together with other optional FUJIFILM products, your
system can be expanded to fill a wide range of uses.

■ Image input/output to the PC

(USB )

Personal Computer
FinePix S3100 / (commercially available)
FinePix S3500
Digital Camera Image Memory Card Reader
DPC-R1
( USB )

xD-Picture Card™ USB Drive


DPC-UD1
( USB )

xD-Picture Card PC Card Adapter DPC-AD


(PC card slot)

DPC-

CompactFlash™ Card Adapter


CF

CO

DPC-CF
MPA
CARD CT
ADAPFLAS
TER H TM
for

xD-
Pict
ure
Car
d

■ Print creation

(USB )

Printer
(commercially available)
FinePix S3100 / Personal Computer
FinePix S3500 (commercially available)
Digital Camera
PictBridge

Digital Photo
xD-Picture Card Printer CX-550

■ Video output

( Video output )

FinePix S3100 / TV monitor


FinePix S3500 (commercially available)
Digital Camera

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Accessories Guide
eThe accessories (sold separately) can make taking pictures with the FinePix S3100 / FinePix
S3500 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

h xD-Picture Card
These are separately available xD-Picture Cards.
Use the following xD-Picture Card:
DPC-16 (16 MB)/DPC-32 (32 MB)/DPC-64 (64 MB)/DPC-128 (128 MB)/DPC-256 (256
MB)/DPC-512 (512 MB)

h AC Power Adapter AC-5VH/AC-5VHS


Use the AC-5VH/AC-5VHS when taking pictures or playing back images for long periods or
when the FinePix S3100 / FinePix S3500 is connected to a personal computer.
✽ The shape of the AC power adapter, the plug and socket outlet depend on the country.

h Fujifilm Rechargeable Battery 2HR-3UF


The 2HR-3UF includes 2 pieces of high-capacity AA-size Nickel-Metal Hydride (Ni-MH)
batteries.

h Fujifilm Battery Charger with Battery BK-NH/BK-NH2


(With Euro type or UK type plug)
The BK-NH/BK-NH2 includes the quick battery charger BCH-NH/BCH-NH2 and 2 Ni-MH
batteries. The BCH-NH/BCH-NH2 can charge 2 Ni-MH batteries in approximately 120
minutes. Up to 4 Ni-MH batteries can be charged simultaneously.

h Carrying Case SC-FX304


This is a special case made of polyester that protects the camera against soil, dust and
minor impacts when it is being carried.

h Image Memory Card Reader DPC-R1


The DPC-R1 provides a quick and easy way to transfer images back and forth between your
PC and an image memory card (xD-Picture Card and SmartMedia). The DPC-R1 uses the
USB interface for high-speed file transfer.
h Compatible with Windows 98/98 SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows
XP or iMac, Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2.2, Mac OS X (10.1.2 to 10.2.2) and models that support
USB as standard.
h Compatible with xD-Picture Cards of 16 MB to 512 MB, and SmartMedia of 3.3V, 4 MB to
128 MB.

h PC Card Adapter DPC-AD


The PC Card Adapter allows the xD-Picture Card and SmartMedia to be used as a PC
Card Standard ATA-compliant (PCMCIA 2.1) PC card (Type II).
h Compatible with xD-Picture Cards of 16 MB to 512 MB, and SmartMedia of 3.3V, 2 MB to
128 MB.

h CompactFlash™ Card Adapter DPC-CF DPC-


CF

Loading an xD-Picture Card into this adapter allows you to use the card as a CO
MPA

CompactFlash card (Type I).


CARD CT
ADAPFLAS TM
TER H
for

h Windows 95/98/98 SE/Me/2000 Professional/XP


xD-
Picture
Car
d

h Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2/X (10.1.2 to 10.1.5)

h xD-Picture Card™ USB Drive DPC-UD1


This is a compact card reader for xD-Picture Cards. Simply plug the drive into the USB port
to read and write data to an xD-Picture Card (No driver installation is required except on
Windows 98/98 SE).
h Compatible with xD-Picture Card of 16 MB to 512 MB
h Windows 98/98 SE/Me/2000 Professional/XP
h Mac OS 9.0 to 9.2/X (10.0.4 to 10.2.6)

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Conversion Lens Guide (sold separately)
Wide conversion lens WL-FX9/WL-FX9B
Changes the focal length by a factor of 0.79× (wide-angle: equivalent to
31 mm) without altering the F-stop value of the lens.
h Wide conversion lens specifications
Magnification: 0.79×
Lens configuration: 3 lenses in 3 groups
Shooting range: Approx. 0.9 m to infinity
Dimensions: 70 mm (2.76 in.) dia. × 32 mm (1.26 in.) Conversion
Mass (Weight): Approx. 185 g (6.5 oz.) lens
Accessories: Adapter ring AR-FX9 (see below remarks),
Lens caps (front and rear), Lens pouch
✽ Except for body color, the specifications of the WL-FX9 and WL-FX9B are the same.
WL-FX9: Silver
WL-FX9B: Black

! The adapter ring enclosed with the FinePix S3100 / FinePix S3500 (AR-FX3) should be used with this conversion lens.
The adapter rings provided with these conversion lenses (AR-FX9 for FinePix 4900 zoom/6900 zoom/S602 zoom/
S7000/S20Pro) cannot be used with the FinePix S3100 / FinePix S3500.

! Only use the wide conversion lens at the wide-angle zoom setting.

! The built-in flash cannot be used when the wide conversion lens is mounted.

! Commercially available filters can be mounted on the lens when the adapter ring is attached, but no more than one filter
should be mounted at a time.

Teleconversion lens TL-FX9/TL-FX9B


Changes the focal length by a factor of 1.5× (telephoto: equivalent to 351
mm) without altering the F-stop value of the lens.
h Teleconversion lens specifications
Magnification: 1.5×
Lens configuration: 3 lenses in 3 groups
Shooting range: Approx. 5.0 m to infinity
Dimensions: 65 mm (2.56 in.) dia. × 55 mm (2.17 in.) Conversion
Mass (Weight): Approx. 100 g (3.5 oz.) lens
Accessories: Adapter ring AR-FX9 (see below remarks),
Lens caps (front and rear), Lens pouch
✽ Except for body color, the specifications of the TL-FX9 and TL-FX9B are the same.
TL-FX9: Silver
TL-FX9B: Black

! The adapter ring enclosed with the FinePix S3100 / FinePix S3500 (AR-FX3) should be used with this conversion lens.
The adapter rings provided with these conversion lenses (AR-FX9 for FinePix 4900 zoom/6900 zoom/S602 zoom/
S7000/S20Pro) cannot be used with the FinePix S3100 / FinePix S3500.

! Only use the tele conversion lens at the telephoto zoom setting.

! The built-in flash cannot be used when the teleconversion lens is mounted.

! Commercially available filters can be mounted on the lens when the adapter ring is attached, but no more than one filter
should be mounted at a time.

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Using Your Camera Correctly
e Read this information and the “Safety Notes” (➡P.96), to make sure you use your camera
correctly.
■ Places to Avoid xD-Picture Card. In this event, remove the xD-
Do not store or use the camera in the following types Picture Card and wait a short time.
of locations:
h In the rain or in very humid, dirty or dusty places
■ When the Camera is Not Used or is stored
h In direct sunlight or in places subject to extreme Periods of Time
temperature, such as in a closed car in summer If you do not intend to use the camera for a long period
h Extremely cold places of time, remove the batteries and the xD-Picture Card.
h Places with strong vibration ■ Cleaning Your Camera
h Places with smoke or steam h Use a blower brush to brush away any dust on the
h Places subject to strong magnetic fields (such as lens, LCD monitor or viewfinder and then gently
near motors, transformers or magnets) wipe the camera with a soft, dry cloth. If any soiling
h In contact with chemicals such as pesticides remains, apply a small amount of lens cleaning
h Next to rubber or vinyl products liquid to a piece of FUJIFILM lens cleaning paper
■ Damage by Water or Sand and wipe gently.
The FinePix S3100 / FinePix S3500 can be damaged h Do not scratch hard objects against the lens, LCD
on the inside and outside by water and sand. When monitor or viewfinder.
you are at the beach or close to water, make sure that h Clean the body of the camera with a soft, dry cloth.
the camera is not damaged by water or sand. Take Do not use volatile substances or cleaning products
care not to place the camera on a wet surface. these items can cause damage.

■ Damage by Condensation ■ Using the Camera When Traveling


If the camera is carried from a cold location into a When travelling overseas, do not place your camera in
warm place, water droplets (condensation) may form the check-in baggage. Baggage can be subjected
on the inside of the camera or on the lens. When this violent shocks, and the camera may be damaged
occurs, turn the camera off and wait an hour before inside or outside.
using the camera. Condensation may also form on the

Power Supply and Batteries


Applicable Batteries h Do not use new with used batteries. Do not use
charged and discharged batteries together.
h In the camera, use AA-size alkaline or nickel-metal h Do not use different types or brands of batteries at
hydride (Ni-MH) batteries. the same time.
Do not use AA-size manganese or nickel-cadmium h If you do not intend to use the camera for a long
(Ni-Cd) batteries in your FinePix S3100 / FinePix period of time, remove the batteries from the
S3500 because the heat created by the batteries camera. (Note if the camera is left with the batteries
could damage the camera or cause it not to work. removed, the time and date settings are cleared.)
h The life of alkaline batteries varies between brands. h The batteries feel warm right after being used.
The life of batteries you purchase may be shorter Before removing the batteries, turn the camera off
than those provided with the camera. and wait for the batteries to cool down.
h Since batteries do not work well in cold weather or
Notes on the Batteries locations, warm the batteries by placing it inside
your garments before use. Batteries do not work well
Incorrect use of the batteries could cause them to in the cold. They will work again when the
leak, become hot, ignite or burst. Always observe the temperature returns to normal.
precautions given below. h Soil (such as fingerprints) on the battery terminals
h Do not heat the batteries or throw them into a fire. makes the batteries charge less reducing the
h Do not carry or store batteries with metal objects number of images. Carefully wipe the battery
such as necklaces or hairpins. terminals with a soft dry cloth before loading.
h Do not expose the batteries to water, and keep
batteries from getting wet or stored in moist If any liquid at all leaks from the batteries, wipe
locations. the battery compartment thoroughly and then
h Do not attempt to take apart or change the batteries, load new batteries.
including battery casings. If any battery fluid comes into contact with your
h Do not subject the batteries to strong impacts. hands or clothing, flush the area thoroughly
h Do not use batteries that are leaking, deformed, with water. Note that battery fluid can cause
discolored. loss of eyesight if it gets into your eyes. If this
h Do not store batteries in warm or humid places. occurs, do not rub your eyes. Flush the fluid
h Keep the batteries out of reach of babies and small out with clean water and contact your physician
children. for treatment.
h Make sure that the battery polarity (≠ and – ) is
correct.
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Power Supply and Batteries

Using the AA-size Ni-MH batteries AC Power Adapter


correctly Always use the AC Power Adapter AC-5VH/AC-5VHS
with the camera.
h As a power source in digital cameras, AA-size Ni- The use of an AC Power adapter other than AC-
MH batteries are superior to alkaline batteries in 5VH/AC-5VHS can cause damage to your digital
several ways, such as allowing more shots to be camera.
taken with the camera. However, care must be taken h Use the AC power adapter for indoor use only.
with the way Ni-MH batteries are used if their h Plug the connection cord plug securely into the DC
original performance is to be maintained. input terminal of the FUJIFILM Digital camera.
h Ni-MH batteries left unused in storage for long h Turn off the FUJIFILM Digital camera before
periods can become “deactivated”. Also, repeatedly disconnecting the cord from the FUJIFILM Digital
charging Ni-MH batteries that are only partially camera’s DC input terminal. To disconnect, pull out
discharged can cause them to suffer from the the plug gently. Do not pull on the cord.
“memory effect”. h Do not use the AC power adapter with any device
Ni-MH batteries that are “deactivated” or affected by other than your camera.
“memory” suffer from the problem of only providing h During use, the AC power adapter will become hot
power for a short time after being charged. To to the touch. This is normal.
prevent this problem, discharge and recharge them h Do not take apart the AC power adapter. Doing so
several times using the camera’s “Discharging could be dangerous.
rechargeable batteries” function. By repeating this h Do not use the AC power adapter in a hot humid
cycle several times, the temporary reduction in place.
performance caused by “memory” or “deactivation” h Do not subject the AC power adapter to strong
can be remedied and the batteries can be restored shocks.
to their original performance levels. h The AC power adapter may emit a humming. But
Deactivation and memory are specific to Ni-MH this is normal.
batteries and are not in fact battery faults. See P.87 h If used near a radio, the AC power adapter may
for the procedure for “Discharging rechargeable cause static. If this happens, move the camera away
batteries”. from the radio.
Do not use the “Discharging rechargeable
batteries” function when alkaline batteries are
being used.
h To charge Ni-MH batteries, use the quick battery
charger (sold separately). Refer to the instructions
supplied with the charger to ensure that the charger
is used correctly.
h Do not use the battery charger to charge other
batteries.
h Note that the batteries feel warm after being
charged.
h Due to the way the camera is constructed, a small
amount of current is used even when the camera is
turned off. Note in particular that leaving Ni-MH
batteries in the camera for a long period will
overdischarge the batteries and may render them
unusable even after recharging.
h Ni-MH batteries will self-discharge even when not
used, and the time for which they can be used may
be shortened as a result.
h Ni-MH batteries will deteriorate rapidly if
overdischarged (eg. by discharging the batteries in a
flashlight). Use the "Discharging rechargeable
batteries" function provided in the camera to
discharge the batteries.
h Ni-MH batteries have a limited service life. If a
battery can only be used for a short time even after
repeated discharge-charge cycles, it may have
reached the end of its service life.

■ Disposing of Batteries
When disposing of batteries, do so in accordance with
your local waste disposal regulations.

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Discharging rechargeable Ni-MH batteries
The “Discharging rechargeable batteries” function can only be used with Ni-MH
batteries.
The “Discharging rechargeable batteries” function should not be used with
alkaline batteries as it will completely drain the battery charge.
Use the “Discharging rechargeable batteries” function in the following situations:
i When the batteries can only be used for a short time after being charged normally
i When the batteries have not been used for a long period
i When you purchase new Ni-MH batteries
Do not use the “Discharging rechargeable batteries” function while using the AC power adapter. In
these situations, the Ni-MH batteries will not be discharged due to the external power supply.

1 10
0 3 2
0
1 Press the “MENU/OK” button.
2 Press “d” or “c” to select “F ” OPTION and
then press “a” or “b” to select “SET-UP”.
3 Press the “MENU/OK” button.

OPTION

SET−UP
EVF/LCD


! Do not use the procedure for discharging rechargeable
batteries with alkaline batteries.

2 SET−UP
1 2 3
1 Press “d” or “c” to move to option 3 and then
press “a” or “b” to select “DISCHARGE”.
2 Press “c”.
言語/LANG. :ENGLISH
言語/LANG. ENGLISH
VIDEO SYSTEM:NTSC
SYSTEM:NTSC
DISCHARGE OK
RESET :OK
OK

SET CANCEL

1
0 2
0

3 01 2
0
1 Press “d” or “c” to select “OK”.
2 Press the “MENU/OK” button.
The screen changes and discharging begins.
When the battery level indicator blinks red and
discharging ends, the camera turns off.
DISCHARGE

DISCHARGE OK?
IT MAY TAKE A
WHILE FOR
DISCHARG
DISCHARGING
ING
OK CANCEL

SET

! To cancel discharging, press the “DISP/BACK” button.

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Notes on the xD-Picture Card™
■ Image Memory Card ■ Using xD-Picture Card with a PC
h This Image Memory Card is a new image recording h When taking pictures using an xD-Picture Card that
media (xD-Picture Card) developed for digital has been used on a PC, reformat the xD-Picture
cameras. The Image Memory Card consists of a Card using your camera for best quality.
semiconductor memory (NAND-type flash memory) h When formatting an xD-Picture Card, a directory
to record digital image data. (folder) is created. Image data is then recorded in
The recording process is electrically performed and this directory.
enables erasure of existing image data as well as re- h Do not change or delete the directory (folder) or file
recording of new image data. names on the xD-Picture Card because this will
h When using a new Memory Card, or a Memory Card make it impossible to use the xD-Picture Card in
that has been formatted by a PC, be sure to format your camera.
the card with your digital camera before using it. h Always use the camera to erase image data on an
xD-Picture Card.
■ Protecting Your Data h To edit image data, copy the image data to the PC
h Images and movies may be lost or destroyed in the and edit the copy.
following situations. Please note that FUJIFILM h Do not copy files other than those that will be used
assumes no responsibility for data that is lost or by the camera.
destroyed.
1. Removal of the memory card or turning the power ■ Specifications
off while the memory card is being accessed (i.e., Type Image memory card for digital
during record, erase, initialization, and playback cameras (xD-Picture Card)
operations). Memory type NAND-type flash memory
2. Improper handling and use of the memory card by Conditions for use Temperature:
the user or third party. 0°C to +40°C
h Save your important data to another media (i.e., MO (+32°F to +104°F)
disk, CD-R, hard disk, etc.). Humidity:
80% max. (no condensation)
■ Handling xD-Picture Card Dimensions 25 mm × 20 mm × 2.2 mm
h When storing xD-Picture Cards, make sure that (0.98 in. × 0.79 in. × 0.09 in.)
they are kept out of the reach of children. An xD- (W × H × D)
Picture Card could be swallowed cause suffocation.
If a child swallows an xD-Picture Card, seek
medical attention or call emergency number right
away.
h When inserting the xD-Picture Card into the
camera, hold the xD-Picture Card straight as you
push it in.
h Do not expose an xD-Picture Card to shock. Do not
apply pressure, and avoid bending.
h Do not use or store xD-Picture Card in hot humid
places.
h Clean the xD-Picture Card with a soft dry piece of
cloth when dirty.
h When carrying or storing an xD-Picture Card, keep
it in the special protective case.
h The xD-Picture Card will work well for long time, but
will sooner or later lose its ability to store and play
back images or movies. If this happens replace it
with a new xD-Picture Card.
h Never remove the xD-Picture Card or turn the
camera off during data recording or erasing (xD-
Picture Card formatting) as this could be damaged
to the xD-Picture Card.
h The use of xD-Picture Cards is recommended with
the FinePix S3100 / FinePix S3500.
The recording quality cannot be guaranteed when
xD-Picture Cards other than those manufactured by
FUJIFILM are used.
h The xD-Picture Card may feel warm when it is
removed from the camera after taking pictures. This
is normal.
h Do not put labels on the xD-Picture Card. Peeling
labels can cause the camera not to work properly.

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Warning Displays eThe table below lists the warnings that are displayed on the screen.

Warning Displayed Explanation Remedy


(Lit red) The camera batteries are low or Load new or fully charged batteries.
completely out of charge.
(Blinking red)

There is a strong likelihood of camera Use flash photography. However, use a


∂ shake because the shutter speed is tripod for some scenes and modes.
slow.
Outside the AE continuous range. The picture can be taken, but the correct
brighthess (exposure) will not be obtained.
The AF (auto focus) cannot work i If the image is too dark, take the picture at
effectively. a distance of around 2 m (6.6 ft.) from the
subject.
i Use AF lock to take the picture.
Camera malfunction or fault. i Turn the camera on again, taking care not
to touch the lens.
i Turn the camera off and on again. If the
message still appears, contact your
FUJIFILM dealer.
No xD-Picture Card is inserted. Insert an xD-Picture Card.
i The xD-Picture Card is not i Format the xD-Picture Card on the
formatted. camera.
i The xD-Picture Card contact area i Wipe the contact area on the xD-Picture
is soiled. Card with a soft dry cloth. It may be
necessary to format the xD-Picture Card.
If the message still appears, replace the
xD-Picture Card.
i Camera fault. i Contact your FUJIFILM dealer.
i The xD-Picture Card contact area i Wipe the contact area on the xD-Picture
is soiled. Card with a soft dry cloth. It may be
i The xD-Picture Card is damaged. necessary to format the xD-Picture Card.
i The xD-Picture Card format is If the message still appears, replace the
incorrect. xD-Picture Card.
i Camera fault. i Contact your FUJIFILM dealer.
The xD-Picture Card is full. Erase some images or use an xD-Picture
Card that has ample free space.
i The data could not be recorded due i Re-insert the xD-Picture Card or turn the
to an xD-Picture Card error or a camera off and then on again. If the
connection error between the xD- message still appears, contact your
Picture Card and camera. FUJIFILM dealer.
i The image cannot be recorded as it i Use a new xD-Picture Card.
is too large to fit in the available
space on the xD-Picture Card.
The frame number has reached 1 Insert a formatted xD-Picture Card into
999–9999. the camera.
2 Set “RENEW” as the FRAME NO.
setting in the “SET-UP” menu.
3 Start taking pictures. (The frame
numbers start from “100-0001”.)
4 Set “CONT.” as the FRAME NO. setting
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Warning Displays

Warning Displayed Explanation Remedy


i The played back file was not i Images cannot be played back.
recorded correctly.
i The xD-Picture Card contact area i Wipe the contact area on the xD-Picture
is soiled. Card with a soft dry cloth. It may be
necessary to format the xD-Picture Card.
If the message still appears, replace the
xD-Picture Card.
i Camera fault. i Contact your FUJIFILM dealer.
i An attempt was made to play a i Movies cannot be played back.
movie that was not recorded on this
camera.
A protected file was encountered. Protected files cannot be erased. Remove
the protection.
An attempt was made to trim a 0.3M The image cannot be trimmed.
image.

i An attempt was made to trim an The image cannot be trimmed.


image shot using a camera other
than FinePix S3100 / FinePix S3500.
i The image is damaged.
Prints were specified for 1000 or The maximum number of frames for which
more frames in the DPOF frame prints can be specified on the same xD-
settings. Picture Card is 999.
Copy the images for which you want to
order prints onto another xD-Picture Card
and then specify the DPOF settings.
An attempt was made to specify DPOF printing cannot be used with this
DPOF settings for an image that is image format.
not supported by DPOF or movie.
The camera is not connected to PC i Check that the USB cable is connected
or printer. correctly.
i Check that your printer is turned on.
Displayed for PictBridge. i Check that the printer is not out of paper
or out of ink.
i Turn the printer off briefly and then turn it
back on.
i Refer to the user manual supplied with
your printer.
Displayed for PictBridge. Check that the printer is not out of paper or
out of ink. Printing automatically restarts
when the error is cleared. If the message
still appears after checking, press the
“MENU/OK” button to restart printing.
Displayed for PictBridge. i Refer to the user manual for the printer
being used and check whether the printer
supports the JFIF-JPEG or Exif-JPEG
image format. If not, the printer cannot
print the images.
i Movie images cannot be printed.
i Was the image data photographed using
FinePix S3100 / FinePix S3500?
You may not be able to print some images
photographed on other cameras.
Displayed for PictBridge. This message appears when printing is
performed from a FUJIFILM printer that
supports PictBridge. Refer to the Owner’s
Manual for the printer for details.

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Troubleshooting eIf you think the camera is faulty, check the following once more.

Troubleshooting Possible causes Solutions


No power. i The batteries have run out. i Load new or fully charged batteries.
i The batteries are loaded backwards. i Load the batteries in the correct direction.
i Close the battery cover correctly.
i The battery cover is not closed correctly.
i The AC power adapter plug has come out i Plug the adapter back in.
of the power outlet.
Power cuts out during The batteries have run out. Load new or fully charged batteries.
operation.
Batteries run out i Camera is being used in extremely cold i Put the batteries in your pocket or another
quickly. conditions. warm place to heat them and then load
them into the camera just before you take
a picture.
i The terminals are soiled. i Wipe the battery terminals with a clean,
i The batteries can no longer be recharged. dry cloth.
i Load new or fully charged batteries.
i The rechargeable batteries (if used) have i Use the rechargeable battery discharging
become deactivated, or the battery function to restore the rechargeable
capacity has diminished due to the batteries to full capacity.
memory effect.
No photograph is taken i No xD-Picture Card is inserted. i Insert an xD-Picture Card.
when the shutter button i The xD-Picture Card is full. i Insert a new xD-Picture Card or erase
is pressed. some unwanted frames.
i The xD-Picture Card is not formatted. i Format the xD-Picture Card on the
camera.
i The xD-Picture Card contact area is i Wipe the xD-Picture Card contact area
soiled. with a clean dry cloth.
i The xD-Picture Card is damaged. i Insert a new xD-Picture Card.
i The Auto power off function has turned the i Turn the camera on.
camera off.
i The batteries have run out. i Load new or fully charged batteries.
Can’t set the camera to The camera is set to Scene position ( m ) Photography mode is changed to “B” or
Macro (close-up) mode. mode or to Movie mode (r) . “s”.
Can’t use the flash. i The flash is not popped up. i Pop up the flash.
i The camera is set to Landscape in Scene i Select another Scene position or change
position mode. the Photography mode.
The playback image is i The subject is too far away. i Move to within the effective flash range
dark even though the before taking the picture.
flash was used. i Your finger was covering the flash/flash i Hold the camera correctly.
control sensor.
The flash settings are Scene position mode is selected. The flash settings are restricted because the
restricted and cannot be camera settings are tailored to the scene
selected. being shot. Change the Photography mode
for a wider range of flash settings.
The image is blurred. i The lens is dirty. i Clean the lens.
i The photographed subject was too dark. i Try standing about 2 m (6.6 ft.) from your
subject to take the picture.
i You photographed scenery with Macro i Cancel Macro mode.
mode selected.
i You took a close-up shot without selecting i Select Macro mode.
Macro mode.
i You are shooting a subject that is not i Use AF/AE lock to take the picture.
suited to autofocusing.
There is speckling on The picture was taken with a slow shutter This is a characteristic of CCDs and does
the image. speed (long exposure) in a high-temperature not indicate a camera fault.
environment.
Can’t format the xD- The xD-Picture Card contact area is soiled. Wipe the xD-Picture Card contact area with
Picture Card. a clean dry cloth.

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Troubleshooting eIf you think the camera is faulty, check the following once more.

Troubleshooting Possible causes Solutions


Frame erase does not Some frames may be protected. Unprotect frames using the camera on
erase the frame. which the protection was first applied.
The ERASE ALL
function does not erase
all the frames.
Nothing happens when I i Camera malfunction. i Briefly remove the batteries or disconnect
use the Mode dial. the AC power adapter. Then reload the
batteries or reconnect the AC power
adapter and try again.
i The batteries have run out. i Load new or fully charged batteries.
Screens are not i A language other than English is selected 1Press the “MENU/OK” button to display
displayed in English. in the “ ” setting in the “SET-UP” the menu on the screen.
menu (➡P.60). 2Press “d” or “c” to select “F” and press
“a” or “b” to select “SET-UP”. Press the
“MENU/OK” button to display the SET-UP
screen on the screen.
3Press “d” or “c” to move to option 3 and
then use “a” or “b” to select “ ”.
4Press “d ” or “c ” several
times to select “ENGLISH”.
5Press the “MENU/OK” button.
There is no image on i The camera is not connected to the TV i Connect the camera and TV correctly.
the TV. correctly.
i “TV” is selected as the TV input. i Set the TV input to “VIDEO”.
i The video output setting is incorrect. i Change the setting to “NTSC” or “PAL”
(➡P.60).
The TV image is black i The video output setting is incorrect. i Change the setting to “NTSC” or “PAL”
and white. (➡P.60)
When the camera is i The USB cable (included) is not correctly i Set up the camera and the USB cable
connected to a PC, the connected to the PC or camera. (included) correctly.
photographed image or i The PC is not turned on. i Turn the PC on.
playback image appears
on the camera’s screen.
The camera no longer The camera has suffered an unforeseen Briefly remove the batteries or disconnect
works correctly. problem. the AC power adapter. Then reload the
batteries or reconnect the AC power adapter
and try again. If the message still appears,
contact your FUJIFILM dealer.
Can’t print with “®” is not selected in USB mode in the Select “®” in USB mode in the “SET-UP”
PictBridge. “SET-UP” menu. menu.
The camera was Perform steps 1 to 3 to remove the
connected to PC when camera from PC.
the USB mode was set h Windows
to “®”. 1 The “New Hardware Found” wizard (or
“Scanner and Camera” wizard) appears.
If the wizard does not appear, proceed to
step 3.
2 Click the [Cancel] button.
3 Disconnect the camera from the PC.
h Macintosh
1 The window for locating the driver
appears. If the window does not appear,
proceed to step 3.
2 Click the [Cancel] button.
3 Disconnect the camera from the
Macintosh.

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Specifications
System
Model Digital camera FinePix S3100 / FinePix S3500
Effective pixels 4.0 million pixels
CCD 1/2.7 inch square pixel CCD
Number of total pixels: 4.23 million pixels
Number of recorded pixels Still image: 2272 × 1704 pixels/1600 × 1200 pixels/1280 × 960 pixels/
640 × 480 pixels (4/2/1/`)
Movie: 320 × 240 pixels (10 frames per second without sound)
160 × 120 pixels (10 frames per second without sound)
Storage media xD-Picture Card (16/32/64/128/256/512 MB)
File format Still image: JPEG (Exif ver. 2.2)
✽ Design rule for Camera File System compliant DPOF compatible
Movie: AVI format, Motion JPEG
Lens Fujinon 6 × optical zoom lens, F2.8-F3.0
Aperture F2.8 to F3.0 (automatically selected)
Focal length f=6.0 mm to 36 mm
(Equivalent to 39 mm to 234 mm on a 35 mm camera)
Focal range Normal: Approx. 0.8 m (2.6 ft.) to infinity
Macro: Approx. 0.1 m (3.9 in.) to 0.8 m (2.6 ft.)
Shutter speed 2 sec. to 1/1500 sec. (combined with mechanical shutter)
Focus TTL contrast-type, Auto focus
Sensitivity Equivalent to ISO 100 (automatically set between ISO 64 – 250 depend on
the shooting mode and subject.)
Photometry TTL 64-zones metering
Exposure control Program AE
Exposure compensation –2.1 EV to +1.5 EV in 0.3-step increments (in Manual mode)
White balance Auto (B), Scene position (m)
Manual modes, 7 positions can be selected
Viewfinder 0.33 inches 110,000 pixels electronic viewfinder
NTSC Approx. 88% coverage PAL Approx. 86% coverage
LCD monitor 1.5 inches, 60,000 pixels amorphous silicon TFT,
NTSC: Approx. 87% coverage, PAL: Approx. 85% coverage
Flash type Auto flash using flash control sensor
Effective range: Wide-angle: Approx. 0.8 m to 3.5 m (2.6 ft. to 11.5 ft.)
(Approx. 0.3 m to 0.8 m (1.0 ft. to 2.6 ft.):
Macro)
Telephoto: Approx. 0.8 m to 3.5 m (2.6 ft. to 11.5 ft.)
Flash modes: Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash,
Slow Synchro✽, Red-Eye Reduction + Slow Synchro✽
✽ In Manual mode
Self-Timer 10 sec.
Video output NTSC/PAL selectable

Input/Output Terminals
Video output socket 2.5 mm dia. jack
(USB) socket For file transfer to a computer
DC Input Socket for specified AC power adapter AC-5VH/AC-5VHS (sold separately)
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Specifications

Power Supply and Others


Power supply Use one of the following:
i 4×AA-size alkaline batteries
i 4×AA-size Ni-MH (Nickel-Metal Hydride) batteries (sold separately)
i AC Power Adapter AC-5VH/AC-5VHS (sold separately)
Guide to the number of Battery Type
available frames for battery Alkaline batteries Ni-MH batteries (2300mAH)
operation
Using LCD monitor Approx. ••• frames
According to the Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA) standards ✽:
When using alkaline batteries, use the batteries supplied with the camera. When using NiMH
batteries, use FUJIFILM-brand Fujifilm Rechageble Battery 2HR-3UF NiMH batteries.
The storage media should be xD-Picture Card. (Also state the capacity of the media used for
measurement.✽)
h Note: Because the number of available shots varies depending on the capacity of alkaline
batteries or the level of charge in NiMH batteries, the figures shown here for the
number of available shots using batteries are not guaranteed.
The number of available shots will also decline at low temperatures.
✽ “CIPA DC-002-2003 ‘Standard Procedure for Measuring Digital Still Camera Battery
Consumption’ ” (extract)
Pictures shall be taken at a temperature of 23°C, with the LCD monitor turned on, the zoom
moved from full wide-angle to full telephoto (or vice-versa) and back again to its original
position every 30 seconds, the flash used at full power every second shot and the camera
turned off and then on again once every 10 shots.
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) 99.7 mm × 77.3 mm × 69.3 mm/3.9 in. × 3.0 in. × 2.7 in.
(not including accessories and attachments)
Camera mass (weight) Approx. 285 g/10.1 oz.
(not including accessories, batteries, xD-Picture Card and Adapter Ring)
Weight for photography Approx. 410 g/14.5 oz.
(including batteries and xD-Picture Card)
Accessories See P.7
Optional Accessories See P.83

■ Standard number of available frames/recording time per xD-Picture Card


The number of available frames, recording time or file size varies slightly depending on the subjects photographed. Note also
that the difference between standard number of frames and the actual number of frames is greater for
xD-Picture Cards with higher capacities.
Quality Setting 4F 4N 2 1 ` Movie $ Movie #
Number of recorded pixels 2272× 1704 1600 × 1200 1280 × 960 640 × 480 320 × 240 160 × 120
Image Data Size 1.9 MB 960 KB 620 KB 460 KB 125 KB – –
DPC-16 (16 MB) 8 16 25 33 122 Approx. 98 sec. Approx. 5.6 min.
DPC-32 (32 MB) 16 32 50 68 247 Approx. 199 sec. Approx. 11.3 min.
DPC-64 (64 MB) 33 66 101 137 497 Approx. 6.6 min. Approx. 22.7 min.
DPC-128 (128 MB) 66 132 204 275 997 Approx. 13.3 min. Approx. 45.5 min.
DPC-256 (256 MB) 134 266 409 550 1997 Approx. 26.7 min. Approx. 91.2 min.
DPC-512 (512 MB) 268 532 818 1101 3993 Approx. 53.5 min. Approx. 182.5 min.

✽ These specifications are subject to change without notice. FUJIFILM shall not be held liable for damages resulting
from errors in this Owner’s Manual.
✽ The LCD monitor and viewfinder (EVF) on your digital camera are manufactured using advanced high-precision
technology. Even so, small bright points and anomalous colors (particularly around text) may appear on the monitor on
the finder. These are normal display characteristics and do not indicate a fault with the monitor on the finder. 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.).
✽ Due to the nature of the lens, the edges of images may appear distorted. This is normal.
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Explanation of Terms
AF/AE Lock
On the FinePix S3100 / FinePix S3500, pressing the shutter button down half way locks the focus and exposure settings (AF
and AE lock). If you want to focus on a subject that is not centered in the frame or change the picture composition after the
exposure is set, you can obtain good results by changing the composition after the AF and AE settings are locked.
Auto power save function
If the camera is not used in any way for 60 seconds, this function turns features such as the LCD monitor off (sleep mode) to
prevent battery depletion and the waste of power when the AC power adapter is connected. If the camera is then left unused
for a further period, the Auto power save function turns the camera off. This period can be set to 2 minutes or 5 minutes on
this camera.
h The Auto power off function does not operate in PC mode, during automatic playback, or if it is disabled during setup.
Deactivated batteries
Leaving an Ni-MH battery unused in storage for a long period may cause a rise in the level of substances that inhibit current
flow inside the battery and result in a dormant battery. A battery in this state is referred to as deactivated.
Because current flow is inhibited in a deactivated Ni-MH battery, the battery's original level of performance cannot be
achieved.
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 to be 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 maintains 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.
Frame rate (fps)
The frame rate refers to the number of images (frames) that are photographed or played back per second. For example,
when 10 frames are continuously photographed in a 1-second interval, the frame rate is expressed as 10 fps.
For reference, TV images are displayed at 30 fps (NTSC).
JPEG
Joint Photographics Experts Group
A file format used for compressing and saving color images. The higher the compression rate, the greater the loss of quality
in the decompressed (restored) image.
Memory effect
If an Ni-MH battery is repeatedly charged without first being fully discharged, its performance may drop below its original
level. This is referred to as the “memory effect”.
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).
Smear
A phenomenon specific to CCDs whereby white streaks appear on the image when there is a very strong light source, such
as the sun or reflected sunlight, in the photography screen.
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. Uncompressed recording is used on this camera.
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 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.

Exif Print Format is a newly revised digital camera file format that contains a variety of shooting information for optimal
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Safety Notes
h Make sure that you use your FinePix S3100 / FinePix
S3500 camera correctly, read these Safety Notes WARNING
and your Owner’s Manual carefully beforehand. If a problem arises, turn the camera
h After reading these Safety Notes, store them in a off, remove the batteries, disconnect
safe place. and unplug the AC power adapter.
Continued use of the camera when it is
About the Icons emitting smoke, is emitting any unusual
The icons shown below are used in this document to odor, or is in any other abnormal state
can cause a fire or electric shock. Unplug from
indicate the severity of the injury or damage that can power socket.
result if the information indicated by the icon is ignored h Contact your FUJIFILM dealer.
and the product is used incorrectly as a result. Do not allow water or foreign objects
to enter the camera.
This icon indicates that death
If water or foreign objects get inside the
WARNING or serious injury can result if camera, turn the camera off, remove
the information is ignored. the batteries and disconnect and
unplug the AC power adapter.
This icon indicates that Continued use of the camera can cause
personal injury or material a fire or electric shock.
CAUTION damage can result if the h Contact your FUJIFILM dealer.
information is ignored. Do not use the camera in the
bathroom or shower.
The icons shown below are used to indicate the nature This can cause a fire or electric shock.
of the information which is to be observed. Do not use in the
bathroom or shower.
Triangular icons tell you that this
Never attempt to change or take
information requires attention (“important”). apart the camera. (Never open the
Circular icons with a diagonal bar tell you casing.)
that the action indicated is prohibited Do not use the camera when it has
been dropped or the casing is
(“Prohibited”).
damaged. Do not
disassemble.
Filled circles with an exclamation mark tell This can cause a fire or electric shock.
you an action that must be performed h Contact your FUJIFILM dealer.
(“Required”).
Do not change, heat or unduly twist
or pull the connection cord and do
not place heavy objects on the
connection cord.
These actions could damage the cord
and cause a fire or electric shock.
h If the cord is damaged, 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 take pictures while
in motion.
Do not use the camera while you are
walking or driving a vehicle.
This can result in you falling down or
being involved in a traffic accident.
Do not touch any metal parts of the
camera during a thunderstorm.
This can 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 ≠ and –
marks.

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WARNING CAUTION
Do not heat, change or take apart the Do not use this camera in locations
batteries. affected by oil fumes, steam,
Do not drop or subject the batteries humidity or dust.
to impacts. This can cause a fire or electric shock.
Do not attempt to recharge lithium or
alkaline batteries. Do not leave this camera in places
Do not store the batteries with subject to extremely high
metallic products. temperatures.
Do not use chargers other than the Do not leave the camera in locations such
specified model to charge the as a sealed vehicle or in direct sunlight.
batteries. This can cause a fire.
Any of these actions can cause the
Keep out of the reach of small
batteries to burst or leak and cause fire
children.
or injury as a result.
This product could cause injury in the
Use only the batteries or AC power hands of a child.
adapters specified for use with this
camera. Do not place heavy objects on the
Do not use voltages other than the camera.
power supply voltage shown. This can cause the heavy object to tip
The use of other power sources can over or fall and cause injury.
cause a fire. Do not move the camera while the
If the battery leaks and fluid gets in AC power adapter is still connected.
contact with your eyes, skin or Do not pull on the connection cord
clothing. Flush the affected area with to disconnect the AC power adapter.
clean water and seek medical This can damage the power cord or
attention or call emergency number cables and cause a fire or electric shock.
right away.
Do not use the AC power adapter
Do not use the charger to charge when the plug is damaged or the
batteries other than those specified plug socket connection is loose.
here. This could cause a fire or electric shock.
The charger is designed for Fujifilm HR-
AA Ni-MH batteries. Using the charger Do not cover or wrap the camera or
to charge conventional batteries or the AC power adapter in a cloth or
other types of rechargeable batteries blanket.
can cause the battery to leak fluid, This can cause heat to build up and
overheat or burst. distort the casing or cause a fire.
When discarding or storing batteries, When you are cleaning the camera
cover the battery terminals with or you do not plan to use the camera
insulation tape. for an extended period, remove the
h Contact with other metallic objects or batteries and disconnect and unplug
batteries could cause the batteries to the AC power adapter.
ignite or burst. Failure to do so can cause a fire or
electric shock.
Keep xD-Picture Cards out of the
reach of small children. When charging ends, unplug the
Because xD-Picture Cards are small, charger from the power socket.
they can be swallowed by children. Be Leaving the charger plugged into the
sure to store xD-Picture Cards out of power socket can cause a fire.
the reach of small children. If a child
Using a flash too close to a person’s
swallows an xD-Picture Card, seek
or animal’s eyes may temporarily
medical attention or call emergency
affect the eyesight.
number.
Take particular care when taking pictures
of children or animals.
When an xD-Picture Card is
removed, the card could come out of
the slot too quickly. Use your finger
to hold it and gently release the card.
Request regular internal testing and
cleaning for your camera.
Build-up of dust in your camera can
cause a fire or electric shock.
h Contact your FUJIFILM dealer to
request internal cleaning every 2 years.
Please note this is not a free of charge
service.

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