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FinePix F601 ZOOM correctly. Please follow the instructions carefully. BL00119-200 (1)
Warning
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. CAUTION — Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to This equipment has been tested and found to You are cautioned that any changes or
the presence of uninsulated “dangerous comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, modifications not expressly approved in this
voltage” within the product’s enclosure pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits manual could void the user’s authority to operate
that may be of sufficient magnitude to are designed to provide reasonable protection the equipment.
constitute a risk of electric shock to against harmful interference in a residential
persons. installation. This equipment generates, uses, and Notes on the Grant:
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not To comply with Part 15 of the FCC rules, this
CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. This symbol is intended to alert the user product must be used with a Fujifilm-specified
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). installed and used in accordance with the
to the presence of important operating ferrite-core USB cable and DC supply cord.
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. instructions, may cause harmful interference to
and maintenance (servicing) instructions
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. radio communications. However, there is no
in the literature accompanying the
The graphical symbols are located on the bottom appliance.
guarantee that interference will not occur in a For customers in Canada
particular installation. If this equipment does cause
of the case.
harmful interference to radio or television CAUTION
For customers in the U.S.A. reception, which can be determined by turning the This Class B digital apparatus complies with
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to Canadian ICES- 003.
FCC Statement try to correct the interference by one or more of
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
the following measures:
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
— Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
conditions: ( 1 ) This device may not cause
— Increase the separation between the
harmful interference, and (2) this device must
equipment and receiver.
accept any interference received, including
— Connect the equipment into an outlet on a Please read the Safety Notes (➡P.130)
interference that may cause undesired
circuit different from that to which the receiver is and make sure you understand them
operation.
connected.
before using the camera.
2 3
Contents
Warning ............................................................ 2 3 Advanced Features Photography [(EXPOSURE) MODE] MODE ........................ 66 ■ SET–UP Menu Options ............................. 97
Preface ............................................................. 6 Programed Auto • Aperture-priority Auto •
SELECTING THE PHOTOGRAPHY MODE ...... 38 SET–UP
Camera Features and Accessories .................. 7 Shutter-priority Auto • Manual exposure g IMAGE DISPLAY .......................................... 98
PHOTOGRAPHY MODE S PHOTOMETRY ........................................ 68 Preview Zoom ............................................... 98
Nomenclature/Attaching the strap/sample display ... 8 E SCENE POSITION ................................... 39 d EV (EXPOSURE COMPENSATION) ....... 69 Selecting Recorded Images ......................... 99
m Portrait • , Landscape • . Sports • x FLASH (FLASH BRIGHTNESS
1 Getting Ready g AUTO POWER OFF ................................... 100
/ Night Scene • A 40-frame continuous shooting ADJUSTMENT) ........................................ 70 g LCD MONITOR BRIGHTNESS/VOLUME .. 101
LOADING THE BATTERY AND SmartMedia™ ... 11 WMANUAL .................................................. 41 a WHITE BALANCE
CHARGING THE BATTERY ............................... 14 T MOVIE (VIDEO) ....................................... 42 (SELECTING THE LIGHT SOURCE) ....... 71 6 PC Connection
Using the AC Power Adapter .......................... 14
SWITCHING ON AND OFF •
Y AUDIO RECORDING ............................... 45
Audio Indexing .......................................... 47
f SENSITIVITY ............................................ 72 PC (PERSONAL COMPUTER) IN CONNECTION ... 102 1
K SHARPNESS ........................................... 73 CONNECTING AT DSC MODE ........................ 104
SETTING THE DATE AND TIME ....................... 15 PHOTOGRAPHY MENU OPERATION .............. 48
CONNECTING AT PC-CAMERA MODE .......... 106
2 Basic Photography PHOTOGRAPHY MENU OPTIONS ................... 50 4 Advanced Features Playback
DISCONNECTING FROM THE PC
2
PLAYING BACK MOVIES (VIDEO) .................... 74
BASIC OPERATION ........................................... 18
PHOTOGRAPHY MENU (Important — always use this procedure.) ........ 108
Y VOICE MEMO (DURING SHOOTING) .... 52 PLAYING BACK VOICE MEMOS ....................... 76
Using the Menus ............................................. 20
= SELF-TIMER PHOTOGRAPHY ............... 54 PLAYING BACK AUDIO RECORDINGS ............ 78 System Expansion Options ........................... 110
3
TAKING PICTURES (AUTO MODE) .................. 22 Setting Audio Index Markers ........................... 80
I FLASH ...................................................... 56 Accessories Guide ........................................ 111
■ Viewfinder Lamp Display ............................ 26 Removing Audio Index Markers ...................... 80
Number of Available Frames .......................... 27
c Auto Flash Mode ................................ 57
n Red-Eye Reduction ............................ 57 PLAYBACK MENU
Notes on Using Your Camera Correctly ....... 113
Notes on the Power Supply .......................... 114
4
USING AF/AE LOCK .......................................... 28
z Forced Flash ...................................... 58 p ERASING SINGLE • Notes on Using the Battery (NP-60) ......... 114
DIGITAL ZOOM .................................................. 30
FRAMING GUIDELINE FUNCTION ................... 31
v Slow Synchro ..................................... 58
b Suppressed Flash .............................. 59
ALL FRAMES/FORMATTING .................. 82 AC Power Adapter .................................. 116 5
VIEWING YOUR IMAGES (PLAYBACK) ........... 32 Y VOICE MEMO (DURING PLAYBACK) ..... 86 Notes on the SmartMedia™ ......................... 117
t CONTINUOUS SHOOTING ..................... 60 i HOW TO SPECIFY PRINT OPTIONS (DPOF) ... 89 Warning Displays .......................................... 119
Fast Forwarding Images ................................. 32
MULTI-FRAME PLAYBACK ............................... 33
[ Auto Bracketing .................................. 61 i DPOF SET FRAME .................................. 90 Troubleshooting ............................................ 122 6
e MACRO (CLOSE-UP) PHOTOGRAPHY ... 62 Specifications ................................................ 126
PLAYBACK ZOOM ..............................................34
" FOCUS MODE ......................................... 63 5 Settings Explanation of Terms .................................... 128
Saving Trimmed Images ................................. 35
ERASING SINGLE FRAME ................................ 36
AF Autofocus • AF AREA • MF Manual focus y SETTING THE FILE SIZE ............................ 93 Safety Notes ................................................. 130
4 USING A TV MONITOR (USING THE CRADLE) ... 37 g USING THE SET–UP MENU ....................... 96 EC Declaration of Conformity ....................... 133 5
Preface Camera Features and Accessories
■ Test Shots Prior to Photography h If liquid crystal is swallowed
For particularly important photographs (such as weddings Flush your mouth thoroughly with water. Drink large
Camera Features Accessories
and overseas trips), always take a test photograph and view quantities of water and induce vomiting. Then seek h 3.1 million effective pixels h SmartMedia (16MB, 3.3V) (1)
the image to make sure that the camera is functioning medical assistance. h 2832 × 2128 (6.03 million) recorded pixels Supplied with:
normally. ■ Notes on Electrical Interference h Built-in 3× zoom lens with a low-dispersion aspherical lens for
h Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd. cannot accept liability for any If the camera is to be used in hospitals or aircrafts, please • Anti-static case (1)
superb optical performance
incidental losses (such as the costs of photography or the note that this camera may cause interference to other • Index label (1)
h Compact and lightweight aluminum-magnesium alloy body
loss of income from photography) incurred as a result of equipment in the hospital or aircraft. For details, please
faults with this product. h Quick, responsive operation with 2-second startup and as little
check with the applicable regulations. as 1 second between shots.
■ Notes on Copyright ■ Handling Your Digital Camera h Auto focus with macro function (manual focus also available) h NP-60 Rechargeable Battery (1)
Images recorded using your digital camera system cannot be This camera contains precision electronic components. To h Automatic shooting modes that can be tailored to subjects in Soft case included
used in ways that infringe copyright laws without the consent ensure that images are recorded correctly, do not subject different photography conditions
of the owner, unless intended only for personal use. Note that the camera to impact or shock while an image is being h Shutter-priority AE, Aperture-priority AE and Manual exposure
some restrictions apply to the photographing of stage recorded. functions
performances, entertainments and exhibits, even when
■ Trademark Information h High-sensitivity photography (1M mode only)
intended purely for personal use. Users are also asked to note h Convenient preview function for quickly checking of your shots
h IBM PC/AT is a registered trademark of International
that the transfer of memory cards containing images or data h Strap (1) h AC-5VS/AC-5VHS
Business Machines Corp. of the U.S.A. h The 6.6× Honeycom zoom lens makes the most of the Super
protected under copyright laws is only permissible within the CCD Honeycom features (3× optical zoom coupled with a AC Power Adapter (1)
h iMac and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple
restrictions imposed by those copyright laws. superbly smooth (multi-level) digital zoom function offering up
Computer, Inc. Approx. 2 m (6.6 ft.)
■ Liquid Crystal h Windows is a registered trademark of the Microsoft to 2.2× zooming at megapixel resolutions).
connection cord
If the LCD monitor or display panel is damaged, take Corporation of the U.S. registered in the U.S.A. and other h Playback zoom function (up to 18×)
particular care with the liquid crystal in the monitor or panel. countries. Windows is an abbreviated term referring to the h Continuous shooting function
If any of the following situations arise, take the urgent action Microsoft Windows Operating System. h Movie shooting function (640 × 480/320 × 240 pixels with sound)
indicated. h SmartMedia is a trademark of Toshiba Corporation. h Voice Memo function for easy photography information recording
h If liquid crystal comes in contact with your skin h Other company or product names are trademarks or h Audio Recording function h USB Interface Set (1)
Wipe the area with a cloth and then wash thoroughly with registered trademarks of the respective companies. h 1.5-inches 110,000-pixels low-temperature polysilicon TFT
running water and soap. • CD-ROM: Software for FinePix EX (1)
■ Explanation of Color Television System LCD monitor
• FinePix F601 ZOOM Special USB cable with Noise
h If liquid crystal gets into your eye h Recharge or connect to your PC simply by placing the FinePix
NTSC: National Television System Committee, color Suppression core (1)
Flush the affected eye with clean water for at least F601 ZOOM in its cradle (sold separately)
television telecasting specifications adopted mainly
15 minutes and then seek medical assistance. h Easy high-speed image file transfer via the USB connection • Software Quick Start Guide (1)
in the U.S.A., Canada and Japan.
PAL: Phase Alternation by Line, a color television system h Conforms to the new standard for digital camera file system✽ h Owner’s Manual (this manual) (1)
6 adopted mainly by European countries and China. ✽ Design rule for Camera File System 7
Nomenclature ✽ Refer to the pages in parentheses for information on using the camera features.
Mode dial
Multifunction
( and “MENU/OK”) button (P.20) Mode switch
Audio recording (P.45) Flash (P.56)
OPEN (Flash pop-up) button Photography mode
Movie (Video) (P.42) Lens / Lens Cover (P.22)
(P.56)
Auto (P.22) Viewfinder window Playback mode
Scene Position (P.39) BACK button (P.32)
Manual (P.41) Viewfinder (P.24) Attaching the strap
Shutter button
Battery compartment (P.12) Viewfinder lamp 1
SmartMedia slot (P.13) (P.26)
Flash control sensor
(Power) button
Microphone (P.15)
Strap mount Mode indicators
DISP button (P.22,31,33)
Self-timer lamp (P.55)
LCD monitor
Connection socket /
2
Connection socket cover
(P.104,106)
Battery cover (P.12,13) DC IN 5V (Power input) socket (P.14)
Tripod mount
Battery lock release button
8 (P.12) Speaker (P.101) 9
Nomenclature (sample display) 1 Getting Ready LOADING THE BATTERY AND SmartMedia™
Example of LCD Monitor Text Display: Shooting Compatible Batteries SmartMedia™(sold separately)
Sensitivity
White balance (Only displayed for 800 or 1600) NP-60 Rechargeable Battery (1) ■ Only use 3.3V SmartMedia
EV (Exposure compensation)
Image quality MG-4S ( 4MB), MG-16SW ( 16MB, ID)
Flash MG-8S ( 8MB), MG-32SW ( 32MB, ID)
Number of remaining shots
Macro Battery low warning MG-16S (16MB), MG-64SW ( 64MB, ID)
Self-timer MG-32S (32MB), MG-128SW (128MB, ID)
AF warning NP
-60
Continuous shooting MG-64S (64MB)
Camera shake warning
File size
1
Zoom bar Terminals
AF frame
Date Indicator
4
0
Indicator
1
Battery lock release button
1Slide the battery cover out to open it. ◆ When you’ve finished shooting and you 4Push the SmartMedia firmly into the ◆ When you’ve finished shooting and
2Hold the battery so that the indicator are want to remove or replace the battery ◆ SmartMedia slot as far as it will go. want to remove or replace the
aligned and then slide it into the camera. Open the battery cover and press the battery 5Close the battery cover. SmartMedia ◆
lock release button to release the lock. Open the battery cover, grasp the SmartMedia
3Press on the part near the indicator until the with your fingertips and pull it out.
battery lock catch locks the battery into place. ●
! If you open the battery cover while the camera is
switched on, the camera automatically switches off
●
! Do not apply excessive force to the battery cover. to protect the data on the SmartMedia.
●
! The SmartMedia will not slide fully into the slot if it is
Never open the battery cover while the inserted facing the wrong way. Be careful not to
camera is still switched on. This could apply undue force to the SmartMedia.
damage the SmartMedia or corrupt the ●
! Always switch the camera off when replacing
●
! To protect the SmartMedia, always store it in the
image files on the SmartMedia. the battery.
12 special anti-static case. 13
CHARGING THE BATTERY SWITCHING ON AND OFF • SETTING THE DATE AND TIME
Using the AC Power Adapter 1 2
Use the AC power adapter in situations when a loss
of power will cause problems, such as during file
downloading (via the USB connection). Using the
AC power adapter also allows you to take pictures
and play back images without worrying about
DC IN 5V socket depleting the batteries.
h Compatible AC power adapters
AC-5VS/AC-5VHS/AC-5VH 1
Press the “ O ” (power) button to switch the
●
! Use only the FUJIFILM products listed above.
●
! See P.116 for notes on using the AC power adapter. camera on and off. When you switch the camera
●
! Only connect or disconnect the AC power adapter when on, the viewfinder lamp lights (green).
the camera is switched off.
Connecting or disconnecting the AC power adapter while
the camera is switched on temporarily interrupts the
power supply to the camera, so that images or movies
Check that the camera is switched off. Plug the being shot at the time are not recorded. Failing to switch When you first switch the camera on, the date is
the camera off first can also result in damage to the
AC power adapter connector into the DC IN 5V SmartMedia or malfunctions during PC connection. cleared. Press the “MENU/OK” button to set the
In “U” mode, the lens cover opens and the
socket on the camera and then plug the adapter ● Charging times increase at low temperatures.
! date and time.
itself into the main power outlet. ● If the self-timer lamp flashes during charging, a charging
! lens extends. Take care not to press on
The self-timer lamp lights red and battery error has occurred and the battery cannot be charged. If these precision components as this could
this occurs, see P.122. result in a fault or a “ ¨ ”
charging begins. When charging is completed, ●
! Switching the camera on during charging interrupts the message being displayed on the LCD
the self-timer lamp switches off.
A fully discharged battery takes roughly 5 hours ●
charging.
! You can charge the battery more quickly by using the monitor. Take care also not to leave ●
! To set the date and time later, press the “BACK”
button.
BC-60 Battery Charger (sold separately) (➡P.111). fingermarks on the lens as this will degrade
to fully recharge (at an ambient temperature of
●
! The shape of the plug and socket-outlet depends on the the picture quality.
●
! If you do not set the date and time, this confirmation
14 +21°C to +25°C (+70°F to +77°F)). country of use. screen will appear each time you switch the camera on. 15
SWITCHING ON AND OFF • SETTING THE DATE AND TIME
◆ Checking the remaining ◆ Auto Power Off Function ◆
3 4 battery charge ◆ When this function is active, the LCD monitor
switches off to conserve reduce power
LCD monitor
consumption if the camera is left unused for
Blank approximately 30 seconds (➡ P.100).
Lit white
Lit red 1
1
0 2
0 Blinking red
UP
Down
Left Down
Left
4 Select setting Menu option selection is based on clockwise rotation.
2
Push the button up or 1To go from “r” to “e”, press “b”. To go from “e” to “r”, press “a”.
down. 2To go from “b” to “y”, press “d”. To go from “y” to “b”, press “c”.
3To go from “r” to “b”, press “c”.
To go from “b” to “e”, press “b”. ◆ Moving backwards through the menu ◆
You can also move in the opposite directions to
To go from “e” to “y”, press “d”. those shown in 3.
To go from “y” to “r”, press “a”.
Left UP
5 Confirm setting
In the Owner’s Manual, black Press the button in.
triangles are used to indicate up,
down, left and right.
“ ” is used to indicate up/down.
●
! Hold down the “a, b, d or c” buttons to scroll Down Right
20 continuously through the selected menu options. 21
TAKING PICTURES (AUTO MODE)
1 1
0 2
0 2 3 4
5 6 7 Bebeep
8 Beep
AF frame
LCD monitor
When you are using the viewfinder to take a To take the picture, press the shutter button
picture at a distance of 0.8 m to 1.5 m (2.6 ft. to
4.8 ft.), only the shaded area in the figure is
down fully without lifting your finger off it. The
camera beeps and takes the picture, and the
2
photographed. data is then recorded.
AF frame
●
! If you press the shutter button down fully in one
motion, the shot is taken without the AF frame
Viewfinder
●
! To frame your shot precisely, you should take the When you press the shutter button down halfway, the
camera emits a short double-beep and focuses on your
changing.
picture using the LCD monitor.
subject (the viewfinder lamp (green) changes from ●
! When you take a picture, the viewfinder lamp lights
●
! In some conditions it may be difficult to see your blinking to steady). At that point, the AF frame on the orange (camera not ready) before switching back to
Using the viewfinder or LCD monitor, frame your subject clearly on the LCD monitor (Such as in screen becomes smaller and the camera sets the green to indicate that the camera is again ready for
shot so that the subject fills the entire AF (Auto sunny weather outdoors or when you are shooting shutter speed and aperture. shooting.
Focus) frame. dimly lit scenes). In such situations, use the ●
! If the camera does not emit a short double-beep and “V” ●
! The viewfinder lamp flashes orange while the flash is
viewfinder to take the shot. appears on the screen, the camera cannot focus.
●
! The image shown on the LCD monitor before you ●
! When you press the shutter button down halfway, the image charging. If the LCD monitor is switched on, the
screen may go dark for a moment. This is normal
on the screen freezes temporarily. However, this image is not
take the shot may differ in its brightness, color, etc. the recorded image. and does not indicate a fault.
●
! If your subject is not in the center of the picture, use from the image actually recorded. If necessary, play ●
! If “V” is displayed on the screen (e.g. the shot is too dark ●
! See P.119-121 for information on the warning
for the camera to focus), try standing about 2 m (6.6 ft.) from
24 AF/AE lock to take the picture (➡P.28). back the recorded image to check it (➡P.32). your subject to take the picture. displays. 25
TAKING PICTURES (AUTO MODE)
■ Viewfinder Lamp Display ✽ When the LCD monitor is switched on, more detailed warning messages
Number of Available Frames
are displayed (➡P.119-121).
Display Status Camera Operation The number of available shots is displayed on
Lit green Ready to shoot. All camera operations are possible.
the LCD monitor.
Blinking green AF/AE in progress, camera shake warning or AF warning. All camera operations are possible. ●
! See P.93 for information on changing the File size
and Quality setting.
Blinking green and Recording to SmartMedia. Only zooming and picture taking are
orange alternately possible. ●
! At shipment, the default settings are “1” (file size)
and N (quality: NORMAL).
Lit orange Recording to SmartMedia. No photography is possible.
Blinking orange Flash charging. PC communication in progress No camera operations are possible. ■ Standard number of shots per SmartMedia
Blinking red hSmartMedia warning. No camera operations are possible. Because the amount of data recorded varies depending on the subject, the number of available shots may not
decrease when recording ends, or may decrease by 2 frames. Also, the discrepancy between the actual number of
2
No SmartMedia loaded, SmartMedia not formatted,
incorrect format, write-protect sticker used, shots and the standard number of shots tends to be larger when there is more space remaining on the SmartMedia.
SmartMedia full, SmartMedia error. File Size 3 2832 × 2128 2 2048 × 1536 1 1280 × 960 4 640 × 480
hLens operation error.
Quality Mode FINE NORMAL BASIC FINE NORMAL FINE NORMAL NORMAL
◆ Subjects Not Suitable for Autofocus ◆ Image Data Approx. Approx. Approx. Approx. Approx. Approx. Approx. Approx.
Though the FinePix F601 ZOOM uses an accurate autofocus mechanism, it may have difficulty focusing or not be Size 2400KB 1200KB 460KB 1300KB 590KB 620KB 320KB 130KB
able to focus at all for the types of subject and situation listed below. In such cases, the image may be out of focus. MG-4S (4MB) 1 3 8 2 6 6 12 30
h Very shiny subjects such as a mirror or car body. h Subjects moving at high speed. MG-8S (8MB) 3 6 17 6 13 12 25 61
h Subjects photographed through glass. h When something other than your subject is close to the
h Subjects that do not reflect well, such as hair or fur. AF frame, has contrasting areas of light and dark and MG-16S (16MB) 6 13 33 12 26 25 49 122
h Subjects with no substance, such as smoke or flames. is either closer or further away than your subject (as MG-32S (32MB) 13 28 68 25 53 50 99 247
h When the subject is dark. when you photograph someone against a background
h When there is very little contrast between the subject with strongly contrasting elements). MG-64S (64MB) 26 56 137 50 107 101 198 497
and the background (such as white walls or subjects MG-128S (128MB) 53 113 275 102 215 204 398 997
dressed in the same color as the background). For subjects of this type, use AF/AE lock (➡P.28).
26 ✽ The number of available shots when the SmartMedia is formatted in the camera. 27
USING AF/AE LOCK
1 2 3 Bebeep 4 Beep
In a shot with this type of composition, the Move the camera slightly so that one of the
subjects (two people in this case) are not in the
AF frame. If the shot is taken at this point, the
subjects in the AF frame. 2
subjects will not be in focus.
Keep holding the shutter button down halfway Continue to hold the shutter button down halfway
(AF/AE lock). Check that the AF frame on the (AF/AE lock). Move the camera back to the
LCD monitor shrinks and that the shutter speed original image and then fully press down on the
and aperture setting are displayed (the viewfinder shutter button.
lamp (green) changes from blinking to steady).
◆ AF/AE Lock ◆
On the FinePix F601 ZOOM, when you press the shutter button down half way, the focus and
exposure settings are fixed (AF/AE lock). If you want to focus on a subject that is off to one side of ●
! You can reapply the AF/AE lock as many times as
you like before releasing the shutter.
the image or if you want to set the exposure before you compose the final shot, lock the AF and
AE settings and then compose and shoot your picture to get the best results. ●
! The AF/AE lock operates in all photography modes
28 and can be used to ensure excellent results. 29
DIGITAL ZOOM FRAMING GUIDELINE FUNCTION
Zoom bar display Scene
Digital zoom
Use this frame when you want to position your
main subject in the center of the frame or when
you want to align your shot with the horizon.
Optical zoom
This feature provides a clear guide to the
subject size and the overall balance of the shot
so that you get exactly the shot you want.
LCD monitor ON
If the file size (image size) setting is “2”, “1” The position of the “■” on the zoom bar indicates
or “4”, you can use the digital zoom. However,
this only applies when you are using the LCD
the current zoom setting.
h If the “■” is above the dividing line, the digital
Framing Guideline
displayed
2
monitor to take pictures. zoom is being used. If it is below the line, the
LCD monitor OFF
h Digital zoom focal distance (35 mm camera optical zoom is being used.
equivalent) h Press “a” or “b” to move the “■” up and down.
2: Equivalent to approx. 108 mm-151 mm h When you switch between digital zoom and The photography mode can be set to “R • E
(Max. 1.4×) optical zoom, the “ ■ ” stops moving briefly. or W”. The mode shown on the LCD monitor
1: Equivalent to approx. 108 mm-238 mm Press the button for the same direction again
(Max. 2.2×) switches each time you press the “DISP” button.
to start the “■” moving and switch the zoom Press the “DISP” button to display the framing
4: Equivalent to approx. 108 mm-475 mm setting. guideline.
(Max. 4.4×) ◆ Important ◆
●
! You cannot use the digital zoom for recorded pixels ●
! Ifthe image goes out of focus when you use the ●
! The framing guideline is not recorded on the image. Always use the AF/AE lock to compose your
of “3”.
●
! The digital zoom cannot be used in high-sensitivity zoom, press the shutter button down halfway to ●
! The lines in the scene frame roughly divide the picture.
photography. refocus. recorded pixels into three equal parts horizontally and
Failing to use the AF/AE lock may result in
●
! See P.93 for information on changing the file size ●
! The optical zoom is equivalent to approximately vertically. When the image is printed, the resulting
the image being out of focus.
30 setting. 36 mm-108 mm on a 35 mm camera. print may be shifted slightly from the scene frame. 31
VIEWING YOUR IMAGES (PLAYBACK) MULTI-FRAME PLAYBACK
Fast Forwarding Images 1 2 1
0 2
0
Normal playback
No text displayed
Multi-frame playback
Set the Mode switch to “Q”. 1Select a frame by using “d”, “c”, “a” and “b”
You can “d” and “c” button to move forward and backward
respectively through your images.
button to move the cursor (the orange box) to
You can fast forward through the frames by holding down the desired frame. Press the “a” or “b” button
●
! When you set the Mode switch to “Q ”, the last image shot is “d” or “c” button for about 1 second during playback. several times to switch to the previous page or
displayed.
●
! If the lens is extended during playback, the camera retracts the ●
! A progress bar is displayed to show the approximate the next page.
lens as a protective measure if the camera is not used for
approximately 6 seconds.
playback position on the SmartMedia. 2You can enlarge the selected image by
pressing the “DISP” button again.
◆ Images That Can be Viewed on the FinePix F601 ZOOM ◆ ●
! The LCD monitor text display disappears after
You can use this camera to view (excluding some uncompressed data) images recorded on an approximately 3 seconds.
FinePix F601 ZOOM or images recorded onto a 3.3V SmartMedia using a FUJIFILM FinePix ●
! Playback zoom cannot be used with multi-frame
series, MX series and DX series digital camera.
32 playback. 33
PLAYBACK ZOOM
1 2 Saving Trimmed Images 2
10
0 3 2
0
1
2
Zoom bar
Pressing the “a” or “b” button during single-frame After you have zoomed in on your image, Check the size of the image being saved and
playback zooms in (enlarges) or out on a still image. 1Press the “DISP” button. then press the “MENU/OK” button. The trimmed
When you use this function, a zoom bar is displayed. 2You can move the field of view in 8 directions. After using playback zoom, press the “MENU/OK” image is saved as a separate file.
3Press the “DISP” button again to revert to button to trim the image. ■Image Sizes
hZoom scales: 2 Best for prints
3 2832 × 2128 pixel images: Max. 18× zoomed display.
The size of the saved image varies 1 Good for prints
2 2048 × 1536 pixel images: Max. 13×
depending on the zoom scale. In VGA mode, “ ” is displayed in yellow
1 1280 × 960 pixel images: Max. 8× 4 since the quality is too low for printing.
4 640 × 480 pixel images: Max. 4×
“ ” is displayed in yellow. At
recorded pixels below VGA, “ ” ●
! Lower than 4: “ ” is no longer displayed
●
! Pressing the “d” or “ c” button during zooming ●
! Press the “BACK” button to return to normal unscaled
is no longer displayed. and images cannot be saved trimmed as the quality is
34 cancels zooming and moves to the next image. display. not suitable for printing. 35
ERASING SINGLE FRAME USING A TV MONITOR (USING THE CRADLE)
To view your images on a TV, you need the
1 10
03 2
0 2 3 optional cradle (PictureCradle CP-FX601). Refer
to the manual supplied with the cradle for
instructions.
Camera
1
0 2
0 1
0 2
0 2
Cradle
1Press the “MENU/OK” button during playback 1Use “f” to select “FRAME”. 1Use “g” to select the file to be erased.
to display the menu. 2Press the “MENU/OK” button to confirm your 2Press the “MENU/OK” button to erase the
2Use “a” to select “p ERASE”. selection. currently displayed file.
3Press the “MENU/OK” button. See P.82 for more information on “ALL To erase another file, repeat steps 1 and 2.
FRAMES” and “FORMAT”.
Movie (➡P.42)
Auto (➡P.22)
38 39
PHOTOGRAPHY MODE E SCENE POSITION PHOTOGRAPHY MODE W MANUAL
m Portrait / Night Scene
Use this mode for shots of people. Portrait mode Use this mode for shots taken in the evening or
provides soft-tone images with natural skin colors. at night.
hWhen using the flash hShutter
Auto Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Forced Flash, Slow shutter speed mode with speeds as slow
Slow Synchro. as 3 seconds.
hWhen using the flash
, Landscape Slow Synchro, Red-Eye Reduction+Slow
Synchro only.
Use this mode for daytime shots of scenery. “ W ” Manual mode, as well as providing
Landscape mode provides crisp, clear shots of A 40-frame continuous shooting “Aperture-priority Auto”, “Shutter-priority Auto”
buildings, mountains and other scenery. and the “Manual exposure” in which you can
Use this mode for continuous shooting without specify any shutter speed and aperture setting,
hWhen using the flash
The Flash mode is automatically set to
limiting the photographic scenes. also allows you to use combinations of various 3
Suppressed Flash. This setting cannot be hNo. of continuous shots: Up to 40 photography settings.
changed. hQuality setting
Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the
Automatically set to “1 ” (1280 × 960).
menu. See P.50-73 for details of the photography
NORMAL and FINE can also be selected.
. Sports hFocusing: Set when the first shot is taken and menu.
Use this mode for moving objects. cannot be changed in mid-sequence.
hShutter hExposure, White Balance
Takes pictures using fast shutter speeds. Automatically varied to suit the scene.
hWhen using the flash hFlash
Auto Flash or Forced Flash only. Automatically suppressed. Setting cannot be
changed in mid-sequence. ●
! To revert to the factory default settings, use “RESET
40 ●
! You cannot switch the LCD monitor off. ALL” (➡P.97). 41
PHOTOGRAPHY MODE T MOVIE (VIDEO)
1 2 3 4
“T” Movie mode allows you to shoot videos with The available shooting time and the “œ” Shooting begins when you fully depress the
sound. message are shown on the LCD monitor. shutter button.
hMovie format: Motion JPEG (➡P.128) Zoom bar
VGA (640 × 480 pixels)
QVGA (320 × 240 pixels)
3
selectable
■ SmartMedia standard shooting time ●
! You do not need to hold down the shutter button.
SmartMedia Available shooting time ●
! The focus is fixed at 50 cm (1.6 ft.) to infinity.
15 frames per second
Capacity VGA QVGA
Use “a” and “b” to zoom in or out before you ●
! The focus and white balance remain fixed during
With sound start shooting, since you cannot use the zoom shooting, but the exposure automatically changes to
MG-4S (4MB) Approx. 6 sec. Approx. 16 sec. during shooting. suit the scene.
MG-8S (8MB) Approx. 13 sec. Approx. 33 sec. h Optical zoom focal length (35mm camera ●
! The image shown on the LCD monitor before you
●
! Because the audio is recorded as you shoot, take care MG-16S (16MB) Approx. 27 sec. Approx. 66 sec. equivalent) take the shot may differ in its brightness, color, etc.
not to cover the microphone with your finger (➡P.8). MG-32S (32MB) Approx. 55 sec. Approx. 135 sec. from the image shown on the monitor during movie
Approx. 36 mm to 108 mm (1.4 in. to 4.3 in.)
●
! Depending on the available space on the SmartMedia, MG-64S (64MB) Approx. 111 sec. Approx. 271 sec. Maximum zoom scale: 3× recording.
the available shooting time per movie may be shorter.
●
! You cannot switch the LCD monitor off in this mode. MG-128S (128MB) Approx. 223 sec. Approx. 544 sec.
The white balance is automatically set when
●
! It may not be possible to play back your movie on ✽ The available shooting time when the SmartMedia is
you fully depress the shutter button.
42 other cameras. formatted in the camera. 43
PHOTOGRAPHY MODE T MOVIE (VIDEO) PHOTOGRAPHY MODE Y AUDIO RECORDING
5 6 1 2
During shooting, a timer in the top-right corner of Press the shutter button again during shooting to In “Y” (Audio Recording) mode, you can record The available audio recording time is shown in the
the LCD monitor counts down the remaining end the movie. up to 4.5 hours at a time (when used MG-128S). top-right corner of the LCD monitor, while the
time. elapsed recording time and the “œ” message
hRecording format: WAVE (➡P.129) are shown in the center of the LCD monitor.
PCM recording format
●
! To switch the LCD monitor off, press the “DISP”
button before you begin audio recording.
3
■ Standard audio recording times for SmartMedia
SmartMedia capacity Available recording time
MG-4S (4MB) Approx. 8 min.
MG-8S (8MB) Approx. 16 min.
●
! Take care not to block the microphone (➡P.8) with MG-16S (16MB) Approx. 33 min.
your fingers, etc. MG-32S (32MB) Approx. 67 min.
■ Available time using the battery (when fully charged) MG-64S (64MB) Approx. 135 min.
MG-128S (128MB) Approx. 272 min.
LCD monitor on Approx. 150 min.
✽ The available recording time when the SmartMedia is
●
! Once the remaining time runs out, movie recording LCD monitor off Approx. 240 min.
automatically stops and the movie is stored on the ●
! Ifyou end shooting immediately after you start ✽ To record sound for long periods, you should use the AC
formatted in the camera.
✽ Depending on the available space on the SmartMedia, the
44 SmartMedia. shooting, only 1 second of movie is shot. Power Adapter AC-5VS/AC-5VHS/AC-5VH. available recording time per audio recording may be shorter. 45
PHOTOGRAPHY MODE Y AUDIO RECORDING
3 4 Audio Indexing
RECORDING 1
0 STOPPED
This function lets you set index markers (') in
an audio recording so that you can quickly return
to key parts of a recorded conversation during
audio recording playback. You can set audio
index markers at up to 256 locations in an audio
2
0 recording at intervals as short as 1 second (You
can set audio index markers continuously at
Press the shutter button during audio recording intervals as short as 1 second).
Remaining time
to stop recording.
Elapsed time
3
1Fully depressing the shutter button starts If you press “b” during recording, a voice index
audio recording. is set and the “'” icon appears on the screen.
2During recording, the viewfinder lamp glows
orange and counters on the LCD monitor ●
! Even if you press the shutter button to end audio
shows the elapsed time and the remaining recording immediately after recording starts, ●
! If you attempt to set more than the permitted
approximately 1 second of sound will be recorded. maximum number of audio index markers, the
time.
“ß” message appears and the setting is
Other camera models may display the rejected.
●
! You do not need to hold down the shutter button. “å ” message and be unable to ●
! You can also set and remove audio index markers
●
! Once the remaining time runs out, audio recording
play back the recording.
during audio recording playback (➡P.80).
46 automatically stops. ●
! This function can only be used by this camera. 47
PHOTOGRAPHY MENU OPERATION
■ Important procedures used in all menus Selecting Menus ✽ The examples in figure below show the factory
default menu options set at shipment.
1 10
0 3 2
0 2 4
0 5
0 Right
1
0 2
0 3 UP
0 Right
UP
Down
Left Down
Left
●
! Hold down the “a, b, d or c” buttons to scroll Down Right
48 continuously through the selected menu options. 49
PHOTOGRAPHY MENU OPTIONS
■ R Auto/E Scene Position menu ■ T Movie menu ■ W Manual menu
SET-UP (➡P.96) Voice memo (➡P.52) EV (➡P.69)✽Exposure compensation
Self-timer (➡P.54) Switching Pages Switching Pages
Sensitivity (➡P.72) Photometry
Flash (➡P.56) Sharpness (➡P.73) (➡P.68)
File size (➡P.93) Continuous shooting Focus mode White balance (➡P.71)
Mode (➡P.66)
Macro (➡P.62) (➡P.60) (➡P.63) ✽Selecting the light source
Flash (➡P.70)✽Flash brightness adjustment
Photography menu factory default settings set at shipment
Additional Information
r Voice memo: OFF = Self-timer: OFF b Flash: Suppressed Flash t Continuous shooting: OFF
e Macro: OFF " Focus Mode: AF Mode: B S Photometry: MULTI Grayed-out menu options cannot be selected.
d EV: 0 x Flash (Flash brightness adjustment): 0 a White balance: AUTO h Depending on the photography mode being used, some menu options are not available.
f Sensitivity: 200 K Sharpness: NORMAL y File size: 1 NORMAL h For voice memos and continuous shooting, the previous setting has priority.
50 51
PHOTOGRAPHY MENU Y VOICE MEMO (DURING SHOOTING)
1 2 Beep 3 1
0 3
0 4
2
0
The self-timer lamp lights steadily for roughly 5 A counter on the LCD monitor counts down the
Bebeep 2
0 Beep 3
0 seconds and then blinks for another 5 seconds, time until the shot is taken.
When you set the self-timer to “ON”, “ = ” after which the shot is taken. Self-timer mode is automatically cancelled after
appears on the LCD monitor. each shot.
In this mode, a timer runs for roughly 10 3
seconds before the shutter is released. Use this
mode for shots such as photographs of yourself. 1Position the AF frame over your subject.
2Press the shutter button down half way to set
the focus.
3Without releasing the shutter button, press it
●
! The self timer is automatically switched off in the
down fully. The self-timer then starts running.
following situations:
• When you shoot a frame.
• When the photography mode is changed. ●
! You can also use the AF/AE lock (➡P.28).
• When you switch between photography mode and ●
! Be careful not to stand in front of the camera when
playback mode. you press the shutter button as this can cause ●
! To stop the self-timer once it has started running,
54 • When the camera is switched off. focusing or exposure metering errors. press the “BACK” button. 55
PHOTOGRAPHY MENU I FLASH
1 2
AF AREA
You can change the position on the screen
where the camera focuses. Use this feature
when you have composed your shot using a
tripod and then want to change the focusing
Setting MACRO to “ON” allows you to take The “e” icon appears on the LCD monitor when This mode can be selected in the “ W ”
close-up shots. position.
you are using Macro mode. photography mode.
hEffective Photography Range This mode allows you to set the focusing ★Using this feature ➡P.64
Approx. 20 cm to 80 cm (0.7 ft.-2.6 ft.). method.
●
! Select the appropriate Flash mode for the conditions MF Manual focus 3
(➡P.56).
●
! If the flash is too bright, select FLASH (flash Use manual focus for subjects that are not
brightness adjustment). (➡P.70) suitable for Auto Focus or where you want the
●
! When shooting in dark conditions, use a tripod to focus fixed for a shot.
prevent camera shake.
★Using this feature ➡P.65
If you use the viewfinder to take a picture in
Macro mode, the field visible through the ●
! The LCD monitor switches on automatically and
viewfinder does not match the field actually cannot be switched off.
photographed because the viewfinder and ●
! Macro photography is automatically cancelled in the
lens are in different positions. Accordingly, following situations:
you should use the LCD monitor to take • When you have switched photography modes. ●
! When you select area-selection AF AREA or manual
pictures in Macro mode.
62 • When the camera is switched off. focus, the LCD monitor cannot be switched off. 63
PHOTOGRAPHY MENU " FOCUS MODE
1 2 1 2
Before moving
After moving
Zoom
Manual focus
●
! Depending on the subject and the shooting distance,
adjusting the flash brightness may have little or no
70 effect. 71
PHOTOGRAPHY MENU f SENSITIVITY PHOTOGRAPHY MENU K SHARPNESS
High-sensitivity photography (800 or 1600) 2
1
This mode can be selected in the “ W ” This mode can be selected in the “ W ”
photography mode. photography mode.
Use this setting when you want to take bright Use this setting to soften or emphasize outlines
pictures indoors without using a flash or when or to adjust the image quality.
you want to use a fast shutter speed (to prevent
h3 levels of sharpness are available
3
camera shake, etc.).
HARD : Emphasizes the outlines.
hSettings: 160, 200 (standard), 400, 800, 1600 Best for shots of subjects such as
●
! Higher sensitivity (ISO) values are better suited to buildings or text where you want
shooting in dark conditions, but they tend to increase sharp images.
the amount of interference appearing on the image. During high-sensitivity photography, “ f ” NORMAL : Best for ordinary photography.
Choose the setting that gives the best results for the appears on the LCD monitor.
conditions. Provides edge sharpness that is
When you select a high sensitivity setting (800 In addition, the quality setting cannot be ideal for ordinary shots.
High-sensitivity photography is cancelled if or 1600), the quality setting is automatically set changed from “1”, NORMAL. SOFT : Softens the outlines.
you select any photography mode other than to “1”, NORMAL.
Best for shots of subjects such as
“W” MANUAL. Note that the Quality setting
remains set to “1”, NORMAL.
●
! The digital zoom cannot be used in high-sensitivity people, where a softer image is
72 photography. desirable. 73
4 Advanced
Features Playback PLAYING BACK MOVIES (VIDEO)
■ Playing back movies
1 1
0 2
0 2 1
0 Control Description
Stops playback.
Stop ✽ Press “d” or “c” while movie playback is stopped to go back
to the previous file or advance to the next file respectively.
1Set the Mode switch to “Q”. 1Press “b({)” to play the movie. i Each time you press “d” or “c” when the movie is paused, 4
2Use “d” or “c” to select the movie file. 2The LCD monitor shows the playback time Skip playback the movie advances or goes back one frame.
and a playback progress bar. When paused i Hold down the button to move through the frames quickly.
✽ Refer to the Software Quick Start Guide (provided) for information on playing back movies on your PC.
●
! Take care not to block the speaker.
●
! Movies cannot be played back using multi-frame
●
! If the sound is difficult to hear, adjust
the volume
playback. Use the “DISP” button to revert to normal (➡P.96, 101). ◆ Compatible movie files ◆
playback.
●
! If the subject of the movie is very bright, white This camera can play back movie files shot on a FinePix F601 ZOOM or movie files recorded on a
streaks may appear on the image during playback. 3.3-volt SmartMedia using a FUJIFILM digital camera.
74 Indicated by the
The “i” icon “u” icon.
is displayed. This is normal and is not a fault. 75
PLAYING BACK VOICE MEMOS
■ Playing back voice memos
1 1
0 2
0 2 1
0 Control Description
Stops playback.
✽ Press “d” or “c” while voice memo playback is stopped to
Stop
go back to the previous file or advance to the next file
respectively.
●
! You cannot play back voice memos using multi-
◆ Compatible voice memo files ◆
frame playback. Use the “DISP” button to revert to
The FinePix F601 ZOOM can play voice memo files recorded on a FinePix F601 ZOOM and voice
normal playback. ●
! Take care not to block the speaker.
●
! If the sound is difficult to hear, adjust the volume memo files up to 30 seconds long that were recorded on a FUJIFILM digital camera and stored on
76 The “Y”
“i”icon
iconisisdisplayed.
displayed. (➡P.96, 101). a 3.3V SmartMedia. 77
PLAYING BACK AUDIO RECORDINGS
■ Playing back audio recordings
1 1
0 2
0 2 1
0 Control Description
Stops playback.
✽ Press “d ” or “c ” while audio recording playback is
Stop
stopped to go back to the previous file or advance to the
next file respectively.
Hold down the respective button for about a second to fast
forward or rewind the recording.
Pressing one of the buttons down briefly skips forward or
1Set the Mode switch to “Q”. 1Press “b({)” to play the audio recording. Fast forward/Rewind
back to the nearest audio index marker. 4
2Use “d” or “c” to select a voice file. 2The playback time and a progress bar are ✽ If no audio index marker is specified, this skips to the end
Rewind Fast forward
shown on the LCD monitor. (or beginning).
●
! You cannot play back audio recordings using multi- ✽ These buttons function in the same way when playback is
frame playback. Use the “DISP” button to revert to paused.
normal playback.
✽ Refer to the Software Quick Start Guide (provided) for information on playing back audio recordings on your PC.
■ Available time using the battery (when fully charged) ◆ Compatible audio files ◆
LCD monitor on Approx. 150 min.
●
! Take care not to block the speaker. The FinePix F601 ZOOM can play audio files recorded on a FinePix F601 ZOOM and audio files
●
! If the sound is difficult to hear, adjust the volume recorded on a 3.3V SmartMedia using a FUJIFILM digital camera. Note that voice files recorded
“Y” is displayed on the screen. (➡P.96, 101). on a FinePix 50i cannot be played back on this camera.
78 79
PLAYING BACK AUDIO RECORDINGS
1
0 1 1
0 2
0 2
2
0
Press the “BACK” button to remove the audio
index marker.
4
1During playback, press the “MENU/OK” button 1Press “b({)” during playback to pause the
to set an audio index marker. recording.
2The “'” icon appears on the LCD monitor. 2Press “d” or “c” briefly to skip to the audio
index marker you want to remove.
●
! Audio index markers can be set at up to 256
locations in an audio file at intervals as short as 1
second. ●
! An audio index marker is only removed when the “'”
80 ●
! This function can only be used by this camera. icon is displayed while playback is paused. 81
PLAYBACK MENU p ERASING SINGLE • ALL FRAMES/FORMATTING
1 1
0 2
0 2 BACK
Returns to the previous menu without
erasing any images.
FRAME
Erase only the selected file.
FORMAT
1Use “a” to select “p ERASE”. 1Use “a” and “b” to select the menu item. 4
2Press the “MENU/OK” button. Formatting erases all the files. 2Press “MENU/OK” button to confirm your
The SmartMedia is initialized for use selection.
in the camera.
Copy any files that you want to keep
to your PC beforehand.
1
0 2
0
4
1Use “d ” and “c ” to select the file to be Pressing the “MENU/OK” button erases all the Pressing the “MENU/OK” button erases all the
erased. files. files and initializes the SmartMedia.
2Press the “MENU/OK” button to erase the
currently displayed file.
To erase another image, repeat steps 1 and 2. ˆ
If the “ ”
“ø ” message ●
! If the “∂”, “ƒ”,
When you have finished erasing images, press
appears, press the “MENU/OK” button once
“ å ” or “ ˙ ” message
the “BACK” button. appears, refer to P.119, 120 before formatting the
more to erase the image.
84 SmartMedia and take the appropriate measures. 85
PLAYBACK MENU Y VOICE MEMO (DURING PLAYBACK)
1 1
0 2
0 2 10
0 3 2
0 3 4
1Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the The “ ® ” message appears on the During recording, the remaining time is shown 4
menu screen. LCD monitor. on the LCD monitor and the self-timer lamp
2Use “c” to select “r”. Recording begins when you press the flashes.
3Press the “MENU/OK” button. “MENU/OK” button. When the time remaining reaches 5 seconds,
the self-timer lamp starts flashing quickly.
1Use “d” to select “iDPOF”. 1Use “a ” and “b ” to select “DATE ON” or 1 Use “d” or “c” to display the frame for which 4
2Press the “MENU/OK” button. “DATE OFF”. you want to specify DPOF settings.
2 Use “a (P)” or “b ({)” to select the setting for
2Press the “MENU/OK” button. the frame to be printed.
The selected setting is then valid for all frames To specify more DPOF settings, repeat steps 1
with DPOF settings. and 2.
Do not press the “MENU/OK” button until you have
finished specifying all the DPOF settings for your
images.
●
! DPOF settings cannot be specified for movies.
●
! “TOTAL” shows the total number of frames for which
90 prints have been ordered. 91
PLAYBACK MENU i DPOF SET FRAME 5 Settings y SETTING THE FILE SIZE
◆ Additional DPOF settings cannot Still Image Menu
5 be specified ◆ 2
1 10
0 3 2
0
1
0 2
0 File size FINE NORMAL BASIC
3 (2832 × 2128) ! ! @
2 (2048 × 1536) @ @ —
1 (1280 × 960) # # —
4 (640 × 480) — $ —
1Use “a” and “b” to change the quality setting. !: For printing the whole image at A4 size or
2Press “MENU/OK” button to confirm your printing a part of the image at A5 or A6 size
1Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the @: For printing the whole image at A5 size or
menu screen.
selection.
printing a part of the image at A6 size 5
2Select “y” QUALITY. #: For printing at A6 size
3Press the “MENU/OK” button. $: For use via the Internet as an E-mail
attachment, etc.
94 95
g USING THE SET–UP MENU 118
●
! For the LCD BRIGHTNESS, VOLUME, DATE/TIME
and RESET ALL settings, press “c” to switch to the
96 ●
! This screen shows the photography menu. settings screen. 97
SET–UP g IMAGE DISPLAY
Preview Zoom Selecting Recorded Images 2
1
0 1 1
0 2
0
Once you enable this function, the monitor is When the camera is in sleep mode, pressing the 1Use “d” or “c” to adjust the LCD monitor
temporarily switched off to reduce power shutter button down halfway brings the camera brightness or speaker volume.
consumption (Sleep mode) if the camera is not back to full operational mode. This is a useful 2Press the “MENU/OK” button to confirm the
used for about 30 seconds. If the camera is then feature as it allows you to take pictures more adjustment.
left unused for a further time (2 or 5 minutes), it quickly than switching the camera off and then
is automatically switched off. Use this function
when you want to get the maximum possible on again.
running time from the battery.
●
! Auto Power Off is disabled when the camera is
connected to a USB port. When you select the LCD BRIGHTNESS or 5
VOLUME menu option, an adjustment bar
The Sleep function does not operate when
the LCD monitor is switched off or when the appears on the LCD monitor.
camera is in Setup or Playback mode.
However, if the camera controls are not
used for some time (2 minutes or 5 minutes),
the camera automatically switches off. ●
! Operation can also be restored by pressing buttons ●
! To exit this procedure without changing the settings,
100 other than the shutter button. press the “BACK” button. 101
6 PC Connection PC (PERSONAL COMPUTER) IN CONNECTION
PC Connection describes how to set up a USB connection and provides an overview of the functions Shows you new ways of using
available using a USB connection. Refer also to the Software Quick Start Guide booklet. FinePixViewer. You will need
Acrobat Reader to select this
menu option.
The first time you connect the camera to your computer DSC (Mass storage device) Mode Use this option to download the lates
You must install all the software before This mode provides a simple way to read version of FinePixViewer.
connecting the camera to your computer. images from a SmartMedia and store images on
Refer also to the Software Quick Start Guide to a SmartMedia (➡P.104).
booklet. Helps you to organize your
images and record them
PC-CAM (camera) Mode onto CD-R disks.
This function allows you to conduct
videoconferencing sessions between PCs
FinePixViewer provides
connected to the Internet. This function can also a host of convenient
be used to record video on a PC (➡P.106). menu options, including
batch operations.
●
! Videoconferencing (“PictureHello”) is not
supported on Macintosh computers.
●
! The PC Camera function cannot be used on Mac OS
X (including the Classic environment). Use a Mac You c
a
OS version between 8.6 and 9.2. mess n attach a You can check the image
a
CD-ROM to key ge to send
people details and perform simple
(Software for FinePix EX) Software Quick Start Guide .
image processing (rotate,
add caption, crop, etc.).
6
Use this area to check and compare the
photography settings.
102 103
CONNECTING AT DSC MODE
1 2 Camera Operation PC Operation
1
0 30
0 5
i FinePixViewer automatically starts up.
Camera
●
! Even after the “Copying...” message is no longer 6
✽ Screen for Windows Me
displayed on your PC, communication with the
camera may still be in progress. Always check that
the viewfinder lamp on the camera is glowing green
108 and is no longer flashing. 109
System Expansion Options Accessories Guide
e By using the FinePix F601 ZOOM together with other optional FUJIFILM products, your system can e The optional accessories (sold separately) can make taking pictures with the FinePix F601 ZOOM even easier. For
be expanded to fill a wide range of uses. 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
Cradle h SmartMedia™
Video output These are SmartMedia cards sold separately. Use the 9 types listed below.
h MG-4S : 4MB, 3.3V h MG-8S : 8MB, 3.3V h MG-16S : 16MB, 3.3V
SmartMedia h MG-32S : 32MB, 3.3V h MG-64S : 64MB, 3.3V
✽ Some 3.3V SmartMedia are labelled as “3V” cards.
FinePix F601 ZOOM h MG-16SW : 16MB, 3.3V, ID h MG-32SW : 32MB, 3.3V, ID
Digital Camera h MG-64SW : 64MB, 3.3V, ID h MG-128SW : 128MB, 3.3V, ID
( USB ) TV monitor
( commercially available) ✽ SmartMedia with ID are labelled as “ID” cards.
h BC-60 Battery Charger
Floppy Disk Adapter Quickly charges the rechargeable battery. The BC-60 reduces charging time to
(FlashPath) approximately 2 hours (for the NP-60).
( Floppy disk drive )
h NP-60 Rechargeable Battery
( PC card slot ) Lithium-ion slimline rechargeable battery.
PC CARD
ADAPTER
switch the camera off and wait an hour before using the
h Compatible with SmartMedia of 5V/3.3V, 2MB to 128MB. visible.
112 camera. Condensation may also form on the SmartMedia 113
Notes on the Power Supply
Notes on Using the Battery (NP-60) ■ Charging the Battery ■ Battery Life h Do not recharge the battery with chargers other those
h You can charge the NP-60 using the AC Power At normal temperatures, the NP-60 can be used at specified.
This camera uses the Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery Adapter AC-5VS/AC-5VHS. least 300 times. h Dispose of used batteries promptly.
Pack NP-60. Note the points below when using the • The NP-60 can be charged at ambient temperatures If the time for which the NP-60 provides power shortens To avoid damaging the battery or shortening its
rechargeable battery. Take particular care to read the between 0°C and +40°C (+32°F and +104°F). At an markedly, this indicates that the NP-60 has reached the
life, observe the following:
Safety Notes to ensure that you use the battery correctly. ambient temperature of +23°C (+73°F), it takes end of its effective life and should be replaced.
✽ When shipped, the NP-60 is not fully charged. Always approximately 5 hours to charge a fully depleted h Do not drop the battery or otherwise subject it to
charge the NP-60 before using it. NP-60 battery. strong impacts.
h When carrying the NP- • You should charge the NP-60 at an ambient Notes on storage h Do not immerse the battery in water.
60, install it in a digital temperature between +10°C and +35°C (+50°F and Lithium-ion Battery Pack NP-60 is both compact and
camera or keep it in the To ensure that you obtain optimum battery
+95°F). If you charge the NP-60 at a temperature capable of storing large quantities of power. However, if
soft case. outside this range, charging takes longer because It is stored for long periods while charged, the performance, observe the following:
Battery
h When storing the NP-60, (NP-60) the performance of the NP-60 is impaired. performance of the battery can be impaired. h Always keep the battery terminals clean.
place it inside the special Soft case • You cannot charge the NP-60 at temperatures of h If the battery will not be used for some time, run the h Store the battery in a cool, dry place. Storing the
soft case provided. 0°C (+32°F) or below. battery flat before storing it. battery for long periods in a hot location can shorten
h You can also use the optional BC-60 Battery Charger h Always remove the battery from the camera or battery the battery life.
■ Battery Features to charge the NP-60. charger when it is not being used.
h The NP-60 gradually loses its charge even when not If you use the battery for a long period, the camera
• The NP-60 can be charged using the BC-60 Battery h Place the battery pack inside the soft case and store body and the battery itself will become warm. This is
used. Use a NP-60 that has been charged recently (in Charger at ambient temperatures between 0°C and in a cool place.
the last day or two) to take pictures. normal and is not a malfunction. Use the AC power
+40°C (+32°F and +104°F). At an ambient ✽ The battery should be stored in a dry location with an adapter supplied with the camera if you are taking
h To maximize the life of the NP-60, switch the camera
temperature of +23°C (+73°F), it takes approximately ambient temperature between +15°C and +25°C pictures or viewing images for a long period of time.
off as quickly as possible when it is not being used. 2 hours to charge a fully depleted NP-60 battery. (+59°F and +77°F).
h The number of available shots will be lower in cold
• You should charge the NP-60 at an ambient ✽ Do not leave the battery in hot or extremely cold places.
locations or at low temperatures. Take along a spare temperature between +10°C and +35°C (+50°F and ■ Specifications of the Enclosed NP-60
fully charged NP-60.
You can also increase the amount of power produced
+95°F). If you charge the NP-60 at a temperature ■ Handling the Battery Nominal voltage DC 3.7V
outside this range, charging takes longer because Nominal capacity 1035mAh
by putting the NP-60 in your pocket or another warm the performance of the NP-60 is impaired. To avoid injury or damage, observe the following:
place to heat it and then loading it into the camera Operating temperature 0°C to +40°C (+32°F to +104°F)
just before you take a picture.
h The NP-60 does not need to be fully discharged or h Do not allow the metal portions of the battery to touch Dimensions 35.2 mm × 53 mm × 7.0 mm
If you are using a heating pad, take care not to place the
exhausted flat before being charged. other metal objects. (1.39 in. × 2.1 in. × 0.28 in.)
NP-60 directly against the pad. The camera may not
h The NP-60 may feel warm after it has been charged or h Do not bring the battery close to a flame or throw it (W × H × D)
immediately after being used. This is perfectly normal. into a fire. Mass (Weight) Approx. 30g (1.05 oz.)
operate if you use a depleted NP-60 in cold conditions.
114 h Do not recharge a fully charged NP-60. h Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the battery. ✽ These specifications are subject to change without notice. 115
Notes on the Power Supply Notes on the SmartMedia™
AC Power Adapter event, unplug the AC-5VS/AC-5VHS AC power ■SmartMedia Back up important data onto another medium.
adapter from the power socket for a few moments The SmartMedia card supplied with your FinePix F601 (MO disk, floppy disk, hard disk, etc.)
Use only the AC-5VS/AC-5VHS AC Power Adapter and then plug it in again. This will restore DC output. ZOOM camera is a new image recording medium
with your FinePix F601 ZOOM Digital Camera. The use developed especially for use in digital cameras. Each
of other AC power adapters may result in damage to ■ Specifications (AC-5VS/AC-5VHS) SmartMedia card contains a built-in semiconductor ■Notes on Handling SmartMedia
your camera. Power Supply AC 100V to 240V, 50/60Hz memory chip (NAND flash memory) which is used for h Take care to hold the SmartMedia straight when you
h The AC Power Adapter is only intended for indoor Rated Input Capacity 12W (U.S.A. and Canada) storing digital image data. load it into your camera.
use. 0.15A to 0.24A (other countries) Because the data is stored electronically, the stored image h Never remove the SmartMedia or switch the camera
h Push the connection cord plug firmly into the DC input Rated Output DC 5.0V 1.5A (U.S.A. and Canada) data can be erased from the card and new data recorded. off during data recording, during data erasing
socket. DC 5.0V 2.0A (other countries) (SmartMedia formatting) or during frame advance
■SmartMedia with IDs when images are being played back. These actions
h When you unplug the connection cord from the DC Temperature During Use 0°C to +40°C (+32°F to +104°F) The SmartMedia ID is a SmartMedia that has an
input socket, switch the camera off and pull the plug (U.S.A. and Canada) could result in damage to the SmartMedia.
individually assigned identification number. SmartMedia h Use only the SmartMedia specified for use with the
out by grasping the plug itself (not by pulling the 0°C to +45°C (other countries) ID cards can be used with devices that use ID numbers
cord). Storage Temperature -10°C to +70°C (+14°F to +158°F) FinePix F601 ZOOM. The use of other SmartMedia
for copyright protection or other purposes. This camera
h Do not use the AC power adapter with any device Dimensions (MAX.) 47 mm × 20 mm × 72 mm could damage the camera.
accepts SmartMedia ID cards in the same way as
except the specified device. (1.9 in. × 0.8 in. × 2.8 in.) h SmartMedia are precision electronic devices. Do not
conventional SmartMedia cards.
h During use, the AC power adapter will become hot to (W × H × D) (U.S.A. and Canada) bend, drop, or subject SmartMedia to excessive
■Storing Data shocks.
touch, but this is not abnormal. 49 mm × 40 mm × 65 mm
In the situations listed below, recorded data may be h Do not use or store SmartMedia in environments
h Do not disassemble the AC power adapter. Doing so (W × H × D) (U.K.) erased (destroyed). Please note that Fuji Photo Film
could be dangerous. 49 mm × 31 mm × 65 mm likely to be affected by strong static electricity or
Co., Ltd. accepts no responsibility whatsoever for the electrical noise.
h Do not use the AC power adapter in a place with high (W × H × D) (other countries) loss (destruction) of recorded data.
temperature and high humidity. h Do not use or store SmartMedia in very hot, humid or
Mass (Weight) Approx. 120 g (4.2 oz.) (U.S.A. and Canada) ✽ When the SmartMedia is used incorrectly by the
h Do not drop or subject the AC power adapter to corrosive environments.
Approx. 200 g (7.0 oz.) (U.K.) owner or a third party
strong shocks. h Take care not to touch the SmartMedia’s contact area
Approx. 180 g (6.4 oz.) ✽ When the SmartMedia is exposed to static electricity or allow the area to become soiled. Use a dry lint-free
h The AC power adapter may emit a humming noise, (other countries) or electrical noise
but this is not abnormal. cloth to wipe away any soiling that does occur.
Connection Cord Length Approx. 2 m (6.6 ft.) ✽ When the battery cover is opened or the SmartMedia h To avoid damage caused by static electricity, always
h If used near a radio, the AC power adapter may removed and the camera is then switched off during
✽ Please note that specifications and characteristics are use the special static-free case provided during
cause static, so play the radio in a distant place. data recording, during data erasing (SmartMedia
subject to change without notice. transportation or storage, or keep the SmartMedia in
✽ Very occasionally, DC output will be prevented by the formatting) or during frame advance when images are
operation of the internal protection circuit. In this a storage case if available.
116 being played back. 117
Notes on the SmartMedia™ Warning Displays e The table below lists the warnings that are displayed on the LCD monitor
h Do not carry SmartMedia in locations such as a h Always use the camera to erase image data on a
Warning Displayed Explanation Remedy
trouser pocket. This could subject the SmartMedia to SmartMedia.
excessive force when you sit down, thereby h To edit image data, copy the image data to the PC’s (Lit red) The battery in the camera is fully depleted or Replace the battery or have new battery ready.
damaging the SmartMedia. hard disk and then edit the copied data. (Blinking red) very low on charge.
h The SmartMedia may feel warm when it is removed
from the camera after extended periods of picture Be sure to use your PC’s disk eject function There is no SmartMedia loaded or a 5 V Load the SmartMedia (3.3V) in the correct
taking or image viewing. This is normal and does not (right-click the removable disk icon in the “My SmartMedia is loaded the wrong way round. direction.
indicate a fault. Computer” window and then click “Eject”) when
h Inserting a SmartMedia that is charged with static you eject a SmartMedia from the PC card reader i The SmartMedia is not formatted. i Wipe the contact area on the SmartMedia with
electricity into your camera may result in a camera or PC card adapter. i The SmartMedia contact area is soiled. a soft dry cloth. It may be necessary to format
malfunction. If this occurs, switch the camera off and When you are using a USB connection, you the SmartMedia. If the error message is still
then on again. should also select and left-click the eject button displayed, replace the SmartMedia.
h Affix the label onto the designated area of the card. for “USB disc/mass storage” in the taskbar. i Camera fault. i Contact your FUJIFILM dealer.
Do not use third-party labels as this can lead to If you do not use the correct eject procedure,
problems when the card is inserted or removed. the SmartMedia may be damaged due to write- i The SmartMedia contact area is soiled. i Wipe the contact area on the SmartMedia with
behind cashing. i The SmartMedia is damaged. a soft dry cloth. It may be necessary to format
h When you attach the label, take care that it does not
i The SmartMedia format is incorrect. the SmartMedia. If the error message is still
cover any of the write-protect area. displayed, replace the SmartMedia.
■Notes on Using SmartMedia with a PC ■Specifications i Camera fault. i Contact your FUJIFILM dealer.
h If you intend to take photos using a SmartMedia that
Type Image memory card for digital cameras The SmartMedia is fully recorded. Erase some images or use a SmartMedia that
has been used on a PC, format the SmartMedia on
your camera. (SmartMedia) has ample free space.
h When you format a SmartMedia in the camera and Operating voltage 3.3V
then shoot and record images, a directory (folder) is Conditions for use Temperature: The SmartMedia is write-protected. Use a SmartMedia that is not write-protected.
automatically created. Image data is then recorded in 0°C to +40°C (+32°F to +104°F)
this directory. Humidity:
h Do not change or delete the directory (folder) names 80% or less (no condensation)
or file names on the SmartMedia from your PC as this
Dimensions 37 mm × 45 mm × 0.76 mm
will make it impossible to use the SmartMedia in your
camera. (1.45 in. × 1.77 in. × 0.03 in.) (W × H × D)
118 119
Warning Displays