Fujifilm F60 User Manual

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xCamera Q & AFind items by task.Camera SetupSharing PicturesQuestion Key phrase See pageHow do I set the camera clock? Date and time 13Can I set t

86The Setup MenuSetup Menu OptionsMenu item Description Options DefaultXa IMAGE DISP.Choose how long pictures are displayed after shooting (pg.87).3 S

87The Setup MenuMenusa IMAGE DISP.Choose how long pictures are displayed in the monitor after shooting.• 3 SEC: Pictures are displayed for about 3s be

88The Setup Menub FRAME NO.New picturesare stored inimage filesnamed usinga four-digitfile numberassigned by adding one to the last file numberused. T

89The Setup MenuMenusc DIGITAL ZOOMIf ON is selected, selecting A at the maximumoptical zoom position will trigger digital zoom,further magnifying the

90The Setup Menum FORMATFormat internal memory or amemory card. If a memorycard is inserted in the camera,i will be displayed in thedialog shown at ri

91The Setup MenuMenusp TIME DIFFERENCEWhen travelling, use this option to switch thecamera clock instantly from your home time zoneto the local time a

92Technical NotesOptional AccessoriesThe FinePix F60fd supports a wide range of accessories from FUJIFILM and other manufacturers. Thefollowing access

93Optional AccessoriesTechnical NotesAccessories from FujifilmAs of July 2008, the following optional accessories were available from FUJIFILM. Check

94Optional AccessoriesFor the latest information on accessories available from FUJIFILM, visit http://www.fujifilm.com/products/digital_cameras/index.

95Technical NotesCaring for the CameraTo ensure continued enjoyment of the product,observe the following precautions.Storage and UseIf the camera will

xiCamera Q & ATaking PicturesQuestion Key phrase See pageHow many pictures can I take? Memory capacity 109Is there a quick and easy way to take sn

96TroubleshootingTroubleshootingPower and BatteryProblem Possible cause Solution PagePowersupplyThe camera does not turn on.The battery is exhausted.C

97TroubleshootingTroubleshootingMenus and DisplaysShootingBatterychargerCharging does not start.The battery is not correctly inserted. Re-insert the b

98TroubleshootingFocusThe camera does not focus.The subject is close to the camera.Select macro mode. 25Choose an option other than w QUICK AFfor m PO

99TroubleshootingTroubleshootingFlashThe flash does not fire.B, K, W, H, or O mode is selected. Choose a different shooting mode. 32The battery is exh

100TroubleshootingPlaybackContinuousThe camera takes one picture at a timeThe self timer is on in R FINAL 12,o FINAL 3, or n LONG PERIODmodes.Turn th

101TroubleshootingTroubleshootingConnectionsProblem Possible cause Solution PageTVNo picture or sound.The camera is not properly connected. Connect th

102TroubleshootingMiscellaneousProblem Possible cause Solution PageNothing happens whenthe shutter button ispressed.Temporary camera malfunction.Remov

103TroubleshootingWarning Messages and DisplaysThe following warnings are displayed in the monitor:Warning Description SolutionO (red) Low battery.Cha

104Warning Messages and DisplaysCARD ERRORThe memory card is not formatted for use inthe camera.Format the memory card (pg. 90).The memory card contac

105Warning Messages and DisplaysTroubleshootingTOO MANY FRAMESDate for which more than 4,999 pictures existselected in sort-by-date view.Choose a diff

xiiCamera Q & AViewing PicturesQuestion Key phrase See pageHow do I view my pictures? Single-frame playback 41How do I get rid of unwanted picture

106Warning Messages and DisplaysA CAN NOT EXECUTE RED EYE REMOVAL can not be used withmovies, pictures created with other devices,pictures that can no

107AppendixGlossaryDigital zoom: Unlike optical zoom, digital zoom does not increase the amount of visible detail. Instead, details visibleusing optic

108Flash Mode and Shooting ModeThe flash modes available depend on the shooting modes (pg. 32).Shooting modeFlash mode A B C V K L D p W E F G H I O P

109AppendixInternal Memory/Memory Card CapacityThe following table shows the recording time or number of pictures available at different imagequalitie

110SpecificationsSystemModel FinePix F60fd digital cameraEffective pixels 12.0 millionCCD1/1.6-in., Super CCD HR with primary color filterStorage medi

111SpecificationsAppendixShutter speed , , A, B, C, V, K, L, E, F, G, H, I, O, P , M, F:1/4s-1/2,000sD:8s-1/1,000sW:4s-1/2sCombined mechanical and ele

112SpecificationsInput/output terminalsA/V OUT (audio/video output) NTSC or PAL with monaural soundDigital input/output USB 2.0 High Speed with MTP/PT

113SpecificationsAppendixNotes on the Battery and Battery Charger• The battery and charger may become warm to the touch during charging. This is norma

114FUJIFILM Digital Camera Worldwide NetworkContact your local distributor (see list below) for repairs and technical support. Please present thewarra

115FUJIFILM Digital Camera Worldwide NetworkAppendixCyprus PMS IMAGING LTD Technical support & repairs TEL 35722746746 [email protected]

xiiiTable of ContentsFor Your Safety...iiIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .

116FUJIFILM Digital Camera Worldwide NetworkSweden Fujifilm Sverige AB Technical support TEL 46 8 506 141 70 [email protected] service TEL 46 8

117FUJIFILM Digital Camera Worldwide NetworkAppendixNew Caledonia Phocidis SARL Technical support & repairs TEL (00 687) 25-46-35 phocidis@phocidi

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xivTable of ContentsMenusUsing the Menus: Shooting Mode ...62Using the v-Mode Menu...

1Before You BeginIntroductionSymbols and ConventionsThe following symbols are used in this manual:C Caution: This information should be read before us

2IntroductionParts of the CameraFor more information, refer to the page listed to the right of each item.1789234561415162526171819202122232410111213Se

3IntroductionBefore You BeginThe MonitorThe following indicators may appear in the monitor during shooting and playback: Shooting Playback*Indicates

4IntroductionThe Mode DialTo select a shooting mode, align the mode icon with the mark nextto the mode dial.A (NATURAL & K): Helps ensuregood res

5First StepsCharging the BatteryThe battery is not charged at shipment. Chargethe battery before use. 1 Place the battery in the charger.Insert the ba

iiFor Your Safety• Read Instructions: All the safety and operating instructions should be read before theappliance is operated.• Retain Instructions:

6Charging the BatteryC Cautions: Caring for the Battery• Do not affix stickers or other objects to the battery. Failure to observe this precaution cou

7First StepsInserting the BatteryAfter charging the battery, insert it in the cameraas described below. 1 Open the battery-chamber cover.ANoteBe sure

8Inserting the BatteryC Cautions• Insert the battery in the correct orientation. Donot use force or attempt to insert the batteryupside down or backwa

9First StepsInserting a Memory CardAlthough the camera can store pictures in internal memory, optional xD-Picture Cards or SD memorycards can be used

10Inserting a Memory Card Inserting a Memory Card 1 Open the battery-chamber cover. 2 Insert the memory card.Holding the memory card so that the gold

11Inserting a Memory CardFirst StepsC Cautions• Format SD memory cards before first use, and be sure to reformat all memory cards after using them in

12Turning the Camera On and OffShooting ModePress the ON/OFF button to turn the camera on.The lens will extend and the lens cover will open.Press ON/O

13First StepsBasic SetupA language-selection dialog is displayed the firsttime the camera is turned on. Set up the cameraas described below (for infor

14Basic Setup 3 Choose power management options.3.1 Press the selector up or downto highlight the desired option(pg. 63).3.2 Press MENU/OK.B Tip: The

15Basic Photography and PlaybackTaking Pictures in (AUTO) ModeThis section describes how to take pictures in mode. 1 Turn the camera on.Press the ON

iiiFor Your SafetyPower Lines: An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity ofoverhead power lines or other electric light or power

16Taking Pictures in (AUTO) Mode 4 Frame the picture.Position the main subject in the focus areaand use the zoom control to frame thepicture in the

17Taking Pictures in (AUTO) ModeBasic Photography and PlaybackThe Framing GridTo display a framing grid or to view or hide otherindicators in the mo

18Taking Pictures in (AUTO) Mode 5 Focus.Press the shutter button halfway to focus onthe main subject in the focus frame.If the camera is able to fo

19Taking Pictures in (AUTO) ModeBasic Photography and PlaybackB Tip: WarningsDetailed warnings appear in the monitor. See pages103–106 for more info

20Viewing PicturesPictures can be viewed in the monitor. Whentaking important photographs, take a test shotand check the results. 1 Press the D button

21More on PhotographyB Intelligent Face Detection and Red-Eye RemovalIntelligent Face Detection allows the camera toautomatically detect human faces a

22B Intelligent Face Detection and Red-Eye Removal 3 Focus.Press the shutter button halfwayto set focus and exposure for thesubject in the green borde

23More on PhotographyFocus LockTo compose photographs with off-centersubjects: 1 Position the subject in the focus frame. 2 Focus.Press the shutter bu

24Focus LockAutofocusAlthough the camera boasts a high-precisionautofocus system, it may be unable to focus on thesubjects listed below. If the camera

25More on PhotographyL Close-ups (Macro Mode)Macro mode can be used for close-ups in , A, B, (H, O, P ), M and F modes (pp. 32–40). To select macro

ivFor Your SafetyDo not disassembleNever attempt to change or take apart the camera. (Never open the casing.) Do not use thecamera when it has been dr

26K Using the Flash (Intelligent Flash)When the flash is used, the camera’s Intelligent Flash system instantly analyzes the scene based onsuch factors

27K Using the Flash (Intelligent Flash)More on PhotographyRed-Eye RemovalWhen S REMOVAL ON is selected forIntelligent Face Detection (pg. 21), red-ey

28J Using the Self-TimerThe camera offers a ten-second timer that allows photographers to appear in their own photographs,and a two-second timer that

29J Using the Self-TimerMore on PhotographyThe self-timer lamp on the front of the camera will blinkimmediately before the picture is taken. If the tw

305 Exposure CompensationUse exposure compensation whenphotographing very bright, very dark, or high-contrast subjects.To choose a value for exposure

315 Exposure CompensationMore on PhotographyANotes• Exposure compensation is available in M and Fmodes only.• At settings other than ±0, a 5 icon is d

32Shooting ModeChoose a shooting mode according to the sceneor type of subject. To choose a shooting mode,rotate the mode dial to the desired setting

33Shooting ModeMore on Photography 2 Frame the picture. The camera analyzes asubject based onscene recognition,then an icon appears inthe bottom left

34Shooting ModeB NATURAL LIGHTCapture natural light indoors,under low light, or where theflash can not be used. Theflash turns off and sensitivity isr

35Shooting ModeMore on Photography6 Press MENU/OK to select thehighlighted option.Until a new scene is chosen as described above, thescene assigned t

vFor Your SafetyThe following describes the proper use of the battery and how to prolong its life.Incorrect use can shorten battery life or cause leak

36Shooting ModeW FIREWORKSSlow shutter speeds are usedto capture the expandingburst of light from a firework.Press the selector left or rightto choose

37Shooting ModeMore on PhotographyO FLOWERChoose for vivid close-ups offlowers. The camera focuses inthe macro range and the flashturns off automatica

38Shooting Mode3 Press the selector up or down tohighlight A SHOOTING MODE.4 Press the selector right to displayshooting mode options.5 Press the sele

39Shooting ModeMore on Photography 2 Choose an aperture.Press the selector left or right tochoose an aperture. 3 Take pictures.Take pictures. If thec

40Shooting Mode 2 Choose the shutter speed.Press the selector left or right tochoose the shutter speed. 3 Take pictures.Take pictures. If thecorrect

41More on PlaybackSingle-Frame PlaybackTo view the most recent picture in the monitor,press the D button.Press the selector right to viewpictures in t

42Single-Frame PlaybackPlayback ZoomSelect A to zoom in on imagesdisplayed in single-frame playback;select B to zoom out.When the picture is zoomed i

43More on PlaybackMulti-Frame PlaybackTo change the number of imagesdisplayed, select B when a picture isshown full-frame in the monitor.Use the selec

44Sort by Date1 In single-frame playback, press DISP/BACK repeatedly until the sort-by-date screen is displayed.The picture displayed inthe single-fra

45More on PlaybackM Deleting PicturesThe ERASE option in the playback menu can beused to delete still pictures and movies,increasing the amount of spa

viFor Your SafetyTo prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.Please read the “Safety Notes” (pages iii–iv) and make su

46M Deleting Pictures FRAME: Deleting Selected ImagesSelecting FRAME displays thedialog shown at right.Press the selector left or rightto scroll thro

47MoviesA Recording MoviesShoot short movies at 25 frames per second.Sound is recorded via the built-in microphone; donot cover the microphone during

48A Recording Movies3 Press the shutter button all the waydown to start recording.ANoteFocus is set when recording begins; exposure andwhite balance a

49MoviesD Viewing MoviesDuring playback (pg. 41),movies are displayed in themonitor as shown at right.The following operationscan be performed while a

50ConnectionsViewing Pictures on TVConnect the camera to a TV and tune the television to the video channel to show pictures and slideshows (pg. 75) to

51ConnectionsPrinting Pictures via USBIf the printer supports PictBridge, thecamera can be connected directly to theprinter and pictures can be printe

52Printing Pictures via USBB Tip: Printing the Date of RecordingTo print the date of recording on pictures, press DISP/BACK in steps 1–2 to display th

53Printing Pictures via USBConnectionsANotes• Use an optional AC-5VX AC adapter and CP-50 DCcoupler to power the camera for extended periods.• Print p

54Printing Pictures via USBCreating a DPOF Print OrderThe r PRINT ORDER (DPOF) option in theplayback v-MODE menu can be used to createa digital “prin

55Printing Pictures via USBConnections3 Repeat steps 1–2 to complete theprint order. Press MENU/OK to savethe print order when settings arecomplete, o

viiFor Your SafetyDisposal of Electrical and Electronic Equipment in Private HouseholdsDisposal of Used Electrical and Electronic Equipment (Applicabl

56Viewing Pictures on a ComputerThe supplied FinePixViewer software can be used to copy pictures to a computer, where they can bestored, viewed, organ

57Viewing Pictures on a ComputerConnections2 Start the computer. Log in to an account with administrator privileges before proceeding.3 Exit any appli

58Viewing Pictures on a ComputerInstalling FinePixViewer: Macintosh1 Confirm that the computer meets the following system requirements:2 After startin

59Viewing Pictures on a ComputerConnections4 Remove the installer CD from the CD-ROM drive. Note that you may be unable to remove the CD ifSafari is r

60Viewing Pictures on a ComputerConnecting the Camera1 If the pictures you wish to copy are stored on amemory card, insert the card into the camera(pg

61Viewing Pictures on a ComputerConnectionsC Cautions• Use only memory cards that have been formatted inthe camera and contain pictures taken with the

62MenusUsing the Menus: Shooting ModeThe v-MODE and shooting menus containsettings for a wide range of shooting conditions.Using the v-Mode Menu1 Pre

63Using the Menus: Shooting ModeMenusv-Mode Menu Optionsm POWER MANAGEMENTOptimize camera performance for increased battery life, quick focus response

64Using the Menus: Shooting Moden ISOControl the camera’s sensitivity to light. Higher values can be used to reduce blur when lighting ispoor; note,

65Using the Menus: Shooting ModeMenuso QUALITYChoose the size and quality at which still picturesare recorded. Large pictures can be printed atlarge s

viiiA Special Feature of This CameraUsing SCENE RECOGNITION Simply by pointing the camera at the subject, the camera automatically analyzes and selec

66Using the Menus: Shooting ModeFINEPIX COLOREnhance contrast and color saturation or take pictures in black and white.Settings other than v-STANDARD

67Using the Menus: Shooting ModeMenusUsing the Shooting Menu1 Press MENU/OK to display theshooting menu.ANoteThe options displayed in the shooting me

68Using the Menus: Shooting ModeShooting Menu OptionsB PHOTOMETRYChoose how the camera meters exposure in M and F modes.• N MULTI: Automatic scene rec

69Using the Menus: Shooting ModeMenusC WHITE BALANCEFor natural colors, choose a setting that matchesthe light source (for an explanation of “whitebal

70Using the Menus: Shooting Mode Q: Custom White BalanceChoose Q to adjust whitebalance for unusual lightingconditions. The options atright will be

71Using the Menus: Shooting ModeMenus E CONTINUOUS: R FINAL 12While the shutter button is pressed, the cameratakes up to 40 pictures, but only the la

72Using the Menus: Shooting ModeF AF MODEIn M and F modes (pg. 37), this optioncontrols how the camera focuses whenIntelligent Face Detection is off

73Using the Menus: Shooting ModeMenus F AF MODE: T CONTINUOUSWhile the shutter button ispressed halfway, the cameracontinuously adjusts focus tochang

74Using the Menus: Playback ModeThe v-MODE and playback menus are used tomanage the pictures in internal memory or on thememory card.Using the v-Mode

75Using the Menus: Playback ModeMenusq SLIDE SHOWView pictures in anautomated slide show.Choose the type of show andpress MENU/OK to start. PressDISP

ixAbout This ManualBefore using the camera, read this manual and the warnings on pages ii–vii. For information on specifictopics, consult the sources

76Using the Menus: Playback ModeUsing the Playback Menu1 Press the D button to enterplayback mode (pg. 41).2 Press MENU/OK to display theplayback men

77Using the Menus: Playback ModeMenusa RED EYE REMOVALThis option is used with pictures taken usingIntelligent Face Detection to create copies thathav

78Using the Menus: Playback ModeN IMAGE ROTATEBy default, pictures taken in tall orientation aredisplayed in wide orientation. Use this option todispl

79Using the Menus: Playback ModeMenusO PROTECTProtect pictures from accidental deletion. Thefollowing options are available. FRAMEProtect selected pi

80Using the Menus: Playback ModeP COPYCopy pictures between internal memory and amemory card.1 Press the selector up or down tohighlight d INTERNAL M

81Using the Menus: Playback ModeMenus FRAMECopy selected frames.1 Press the selector left or right todisplay the desired picture.2 Press MENU/OK to c

82Using the Menus: Playback ModeQ VOICE MEMOTo add a voice memo to a stillpicture, select Q VOICEMEMO after displaying thepicture in playback mode.ANo

83Using the Menus: Playback ModeMenusPlaying Voice MemosPictures with voice memos are indicated by a h icon during playback.To play the voice memo, pr

84Using the Menus: Playback ModeR TRIMMINGTo create a cropped copy of a picture, play thepicture back and select R TRIMMING in theplayback menu (pg. 7

85MenusThe Setup MenuUsing the Setup Menu 1 Display the setup menu.1.1 Press MENU/OK to display themenu for the current mode.1.2 Press the selector u