Fujifilm FinePix HS10 Owner's Manual

Before You BeginFirst StepsBasic Photography and PlaybackMore on PhotographyMore on PlaybackMoviesConnectionsMenusTechnical NotesTroubleshootingAppend

xCamera Q & AFind items by task.Camera SetupCamera SetupQuestionQuestionKey phraseKey phraseSee pageSee pageHow do I set the camera clock? Date an

84Using the Menus: Shooting ModeMenu itemMenu itemDescriptionDescriptionOptionsOptionsDefaultDefault J AE BKT EV STEPSChoose the size of the bracketin

85MenusUsing the Menus: Shooting ModeChoose the size and aspect ratio at which still pic-tures are recorded. Large pictures can be printed at large s

86Using the Menus: Shooting ModeTT IMAGE QUALITY IMAGE QUALITYChoose how much image  les are compressed. Select FINE (low compression) for higher im

87MenusUsing the Menus: Shooting ModePP FINEPIX COLOR FINEPIX COLOREnhance contrast and color saturation or take pic-tures in sepia or black and white

88Using the Menus: Shooting ModeIf ON is selected, the camera automatically de-tects human faces anywhere in the frame and sets focus and exposure fo

89MenusUsing the Menus: Shooting ModeJJ AE BKT EV STEPS AE BKT EV STEPSChoose the size of the exposure bracketing incre-ment used when O (AE BKT) is s

90Using the Menus: Shooting Mode1 Select ON for g EXTERNAL FLASH.SETSHOOTING MENU3 4EXTERNAL FLASHOFFOFF310OFFM31NORMALNORMAL01000fps1000fpsONOFF2 Lo

91MenusUsing the Menus: Shooting ModeEE HIGH-SPEED SHOOTING HIGH-SPEED SHOOTINGSelecting ON reduces focusing time, ensuring a quick shutter response.

92Using the Menus: Playback ModeUsing the Playback MenuUsing the Playback Menu1 Press a to enter playback mode.2 Press MENU/OK to display the play-bac

93MenusUsing the Menus: Playback ModePlayback Menu OptionsPlayback Menu OptionsThe following options are available:OptionOptionDescriptionDescription

xiCamera Q & ATaking PicturesTaking PicturesQuestionQuestionKey phraseKey phraseSee pageSee pageHow many pictures can I take? Memory capacity 129I

94Using the Menus: Playback ModeII SLIDE SHOW SLIDE SHOWView pictures in an automated slide show. After choosing the background music and display for

95MenusUsing the Menus: Playback ModeBB RED EYE REMOVAL RED EYE REMOVALIf the current picture is marked with a g icon to indicate that it was taken wi

96Using the Menus: Playback ModeDD PROTECT PROTECTProtect pictures from accidental deletion. The fol-lowing options are available. FRAMEFRAMEProte

97MenusUsing the Menus: Playback ModeGG CROP CROPTo create a cropped copy of a picture, play the picture back and select G CROP in the playback menu (

98Using the Menus: Playback ModeOO RESIZE RESIZETo create a small copy of a picture, play the pic-ture back and select O RESIZE in the playback menu (

99MenusUsing the Menus: Playback ModeTo rotate a picture, play the picture back and se-lect C IMAGE ROTATE in the playback menu.1 Press the selector

100Using the Menus: Playback Mode FRAMEFRAMECopy selected frames.100-0001100-0001YES CANCELCOPY OK?1 Press the selector left or right to dis-play

101MenusUsing the Menus: Playback ModeTo add a voice memo to a still picture, select F VOICE MEMO after displaying the picture in playback mode.a Note

102Using the Menus: Playback Modea Notes• If a voice memo already exists for the current picture, the options at right will be displayed. Select RE-

103MenusUsing the Menus: Playback ModeJJ DISP ASPECT DISP ASPECTChoose the aspect ratio used when photographs with at a 4 : 3 aspect ratio (pg. 85) ar

xiiCamera Q & AQuestionQuestionKey phraseKey phraseSee pageSee pageHow do I adjust exposure? Exposure compensation 47Can I  lm movies at a high f

104The Setup MenuUsing the Setup MenuUsing the Setup Menu 1 Display the setup menu.1.1 Press MENU/OK to display the menu for the current mode.1.2 Pre

105MenusThe Setup MenuSetup Menu OptionsSetup Menu OptionsMenu itemMenu itemDescriptionDescriptionOptionsOptionsDefaultDefault F DATE/TIMESet the cam

106The Setup MenuMenu itemMenu itemDescriptionDescriptionOptionsOptionsDefaultDefault L IS MODEChoose whether image stabilization is performed at all

107MenusThe Setup MenuMenu itemMenu itemDescriptionDescriptionOptionsOptionsDefaultDefault t SAVE ORG IMAGEChoose whether to save unprocessed copies o

108The Setup MenuNN TIME DIFFERENCE TIME DIFFERENCEWhen traveling, use this option to switch the camera clock instantly from your home time zone to th

109MenusThe Setup MenuK FORMAT FORMATFormat internal memory or a memory card. If a memory card is inserted in the camera, b will be displayed in the

110The Setup MenuBB FRAME NO. FRAME NO.New pictures are stored in image  les named using a four-digit  le number as-signed by adding one to the last

111MenusThe Setup MenuII PLAYBACK VOLUME PLAYBACK VOLUMEPress the selector up or down to choose volume for movie and voice memo playback and press MEN

112The Setup Menujj RAW RAWChoose whether to record raw, unprocessed im-age data directly from the image sensor. Select RAW+JPG to record both RAW an

113MenusThe Setup MenuThe capacity of rechargeable Ni-MH batteries may be tem-porarily reduced when new, after long periods of disuse, or if they are

xiiiCamera Q & AViewing PicturesViewing PicturesQuestionQuestionKey phraseKey phraseSee pageSee pageHow do I view my pictures? Single-frame playba

114Optional AccessoriesThe camera supports a wide range of accessories from FUJIFILM and other manufacturers. Audio/Visual Audio/VisualStandard TV (

115Technical NotesOptional AccessoriesAccessories from FUJIFILMAccessories from FUJIFILMThe following optional accessories are available from FUJIFILM

116Caring for the CameraTo ensure continued enjoyment of the product, observe the following precautions.Storage and UseStorage and UseIf the camera wi

117TroubleshootingPower and BatteryProblemProblemPossible causePossible causeSolutionSolutionPagePageThe camera does not turn on.The batteries are exh

118TroubleshootingMenus and DisplaysProblemProblemPossible causePossible causeSolutionSolutionPagePageMenus and displays are not in English.English is

119TroubleshootingTroubleshootingProblemProblemPossible causePossible causeSolutionSolutionPagePageIntelligent Face DetectionFace detection not availa

120TroubleshootingProblemProblemPossible causePossible causeSolutionSolutionPagePageProblem imagesPictures are blurred.The lens is dirty. Clean the le

121TroubleshootingTroubleshootingPlaybackProblemProblemPossible causePossible causeSolutionSolutionPagePagePicturesThe camera monitor remains blank.Th

122TroubleshootingConnectionsProblemProblemPossible causePossible causeSolutionSolutionPagePageTVNo picture or sound.The camera is not properly connec

123TroubleshootingTroubleshootingMiscellaneousProblemProblemPossible causePossible causeSolutionSolutionPagePageThe camera is unresponsive.Temporary c

xivFor Your Safety ... iiIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...

124Warning Messages and DisplaysThe following warnings are displayed in the monitor:WarningWarningDescriptionDescriptionSolutionSolutionB (red) The ba

125TroubleshootingWarning Messages and DisplaysWarningWarningDescriptionDescriptionSolutionSolutionCARD ERRORThe memory card is not formatted for use

126Warning Messages and DisplaysWarningWarningDescriptionDescriptionSolutionSolutionFRAME NO. FULLThe camera has run out of frame numbers (current fra

127TroubleshootingWarning Messages and DisplaysWarningWarningDescriptionDescriptionSolutionSolutionCAN NOT SET DPOF The picture can not be printed usi

128GlossaryDPOF (Digital Print Order Format): A standard that allows pictures to be printed from “print orders” stored in internal memory or on a memo

129AppendixInternal Memory/Memory Card CapacityThe following table shows the recording time or number of pictures available at di erent image sizes.

130Speci cationsSystemModel FinePix Digital Camera HS10E ective pixels 10 millionImage sensor1/2.3 -in. BSI (backside illumination) CMOS primary col

131AppendixSpeci cationsSystemScene modes C (NATURAL & N), D (NATURAL LIGHT), L (PORTRAIT), Z (PORTRAIT ENHANCER), M (LANDSCAPE), N (SPORT), O (N

132Speci cationsSystemMovies• Normal movie: i (1,920 × 1,080) / h (1,280 × 720) / f (640 × 480) / g (320 × 240); stereo sound; frame rate 30 fps• H

133AppendixSpeci cationsPower supply/otherPower supply • AA alkaline batteries (×4)• AA lithium batteries (×4; available from third-party suppliers

xvTable of ContentsMore on PlaybacMore on PlaybackkPlayback Options ...55Playb

134Speci cationsColor Television SystemsNTSC (National Television System Committee) is a color television telecasting speci cation adopted mainly in

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xviTable of ContentsThe Setup Menu ... 104Using the Setup Menu ...

1IntroductionSymbols and ConventionsSymbols and ConventionsThe following symbols are used in this manual: c Caution: This information should be read b

2IntroductionParts of the CameraParts of the CameraFor more information, refer to the page listed to the right of each item. 8 d (exposure compensa

3Before You BeginIntroduction 31 WB (white balance) button ...53H (image search) button ...58 32 Elect

iiFor Your Safety• Read Instructions: All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is oper-ated.• Retain Instructi

4Introduction The Electronic View nder (EVF)The electronic view nder provides the same information as the monitor, and can be used when bright light

5Before You BeginIntroductionCamera DisplaysCamera DisplaysThe following indicators may appear during shooting and playback: The indicators displayed

6IntroductionThe Mode DialThe Mode DialTo select a shooting mode, align the mode icon with the mark next to the mode dial.N (MOTION PANORAMA): Create

7The Strap and Lens CapAttaching the StrapAttaching the StrapAttach the supplied strap to the two strap eyelets as shown below.c CautionTo avoid dropp

8Inserting the BatteriesThe camera takes four AA alkaline, lithium, or rechargeable Ni-MH batteries. A set of four alkaline bat-teries is supplied wi

First Steps9Inserting the Batteries 3 Close the battery-chamber cover.Close the battery-cham-ber cover and slide it in until the latch clicks into pl

10Inserting a Memory CardAlthough the camera can store pictures in internal memory, optional SD memory cards (sold sepa-rately) can be used to store a

First Steps11Inserting a Memory Card Inserting a Memory Card Inserting a Memory Card 1 Open the memory card slot cover.a NoteBe sure the camera i

12Inserting a Memory Cardc Cautions• Do not turn the camera o or remove the memory card while the memory card is being formatted or data are being

First Steps13Turning the Camera on and O Rotate the ON/OFF switch to ON to turn the camera on.Select OFF to turn the camera o .b Tip: Switching to

iiiFor Your SafetyPower Lines: An outside antenna sys-tem should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or pow

14Basic SetupA language-selection dialog is displayed the  rst time the camera is turned on. Set up the camera as described below (for information o

15Taking Pictures in M (Scene Recognition) ModeThis section describes how to take pictures in M mode (for other shooting modes, see page 21). 1 Turn

16Taking Pictures in M (Scene Recognition) Mode 4 Frame the picture.Use the zoom ring to frame the picture in the display.Zoom ringRotate left to zoo

17Basic Photography and PlaybackTaking Pictures in M (Scene Recognition) Mode Best FramingTo choose the shooting information and guides dis-played, pr

18Taking Pictures in M (Scene Recognition) Mode o Silent ModeIn situations in which camera sounds or lights may be unwelcome, hold the DISP/BACK butto

19Basic Photography and PlaybackTaking Pictures in M (Scene Recognition) Mode 6 Shoot.Smoothly press the shutter button the rest of the way down to ta

20Viewing PicturesPictures can be viewed in the monitor. When taking important photographs, take a test shot and check the results. 1 Press the a but

21MM SCENE RECOGNITION SCENE RECOGNITIONThe camera automatically analyzes the composi-tion and selects the appropriate scene mode ac-cording to the su

22Shooting Mode3 Highlight the desired option.4 Press MENU/OK to select the high-lighted option.5 Press DISP/BACK to return to shooting mode.jj PRO L

23More on PhotographyShooting ModeCapture a moving object mul-tiple times in a single photo-graph.a NoteO can not be selected for O IMAGE SIZE. For be

ivFor Your SafetyBe sure to read this notes before usingSafety Notes• Make sure that you use your camera correctly. Read these Safety Notes and your

24Shooting ModeRemove moving objects from photographs.a NoteO can not be selected for O IMAGE SIZE. Note that the camera may be unable to locate the

25More on PhotographyShooting ModeSP1/SP2SP1/SP2 SCENE POSITION SCENE POSITIONThe camera o ers a choice of “scenes,” each adapted to particular shoot

26Shooting ModeSceneSceneDescriptionDescription C NATURAL & NGet good results with backlit subjects and other di cult lighting. The camera take

27More on PhotographyShooting Mode1 Rotate the mode dial to N.2 Press the selector right to view a choice of pan directions. Press the selector left

28Shooting Mode3 Cautions• Panoramas are created from multiple frames. The camera may in some cases be unable to stitch the frames together perfectly

29More on PhotographyShooting ModePP PROGRAM AE PROGRAM AEIn this mode, the camera sets exposure automatically. If desired, you can choose di erent

30Shooting ModeSS SHUTTER PRIORITY AE SHUTTER PRIORITY AEYou choose the shutter speed while the camera adjusts aperture for optimal exposure.1 Rotate

31More on PhotographyShooting ModeAA APERTURE PRIORITY AE APERTURE PRIORITY AEYou choose the aperture while the camera adjusts shutter speed for optim

32Shooting ModeMM MANUAL MANUALIn this mode, you choose both shutter speed and aperture. If desired, exposure can be altered from the value suggested

33More on PhotographyShooting ModeC C CUSTOMCUSTOMIn P, S, A, and M modes, the K CUSTOM SET option in the shooting menu (pg. 84) can be used to sav

vFor Your Safety WARNING WARNINGIf the battery leaks and  uid gets in contact with your eyes, skin or clothing. Flush the a ected area with clean

34Focus LockTo compose photographs with o -center subjects: 1 Position the subject in the focus frame. 2 Focus.Press the shutter button halfway to s

35More on PhotographyFocus Lock AutofocusAlthough the camera boasts a high-precision autofo-cus system, it may be unable to focus on the subjects list

36The AE/AF LOCK ButtonThe AE/AF LOCK button can be used to lock exposure or focus.Locking ExposureLocking Exposure 1 Meter exposure.Position the subj

37More on PhotographyF Macro Mode (Close-ups)For close-ups, press the selector left (F) to display macro close-up options. Press the selector left or

38N Using the Flash (Intelligent Flash)When the  ash is used, the camera’s Intelligent Flash system instantly analyzes the scene based on such factor

39More on PhotographyN Using the Flash (Intelligent Flash) 3 Focus.Press the shutter button halfway to focus. If the  ash will  re, p will be displ

40h Using the Self-TimerThe camera o ers a ten-second timer that allows photographers to appear in their own photographs, and a two-second timer that

41More on Photographyh Using the Self-TimerThe self-timer lamp on the front of the camera will blink imme-diately before the picture is taken. If the

42c Instant ZoomIn instant zoom, the area surrounding the frame is visible in the display. Use to frame erratically moving subjects such as children,

43More on PhotographyI Continuous Shooting (Burst Mode)Capture motion or automatically vary selected settings over a series of pictures. 1 Choose a c

viFor Your SafetyPower Supply and Battery* Confirm your battery type before read-ing the following descriptions.The following explains proper use of b

44I Continuous Shooting (Burst Mode)OFFOFFOne picture is taken each time the shutter button is pressed.J TOP 7 (RAW 6) TOP 7 (RAW 6)The camera takes p

45More on PhotographyI Continuous Shooting (Burst Mode)P BEST FRAME CAPTURE BEST FRAME CAPTUREEach time you press the shutter button all the way down,

46I Continuous Shooting (Burst Mode)BB ZOOM BRACKETING ZOOM BRACKETINGEach time the shutter button is pressed, the cam-era takes three pictures: one a

47More on Photography 1 Choose a value.Press the d button and rotate the com-mand dial until the exposure indicator shows the desired value.+F4.5F4.5

48SensitivityThe camera’s sensitivity to light can be adjusted by pressing the ISO button and rotating the command dial until the desired value is hig

49More on PhotographyMeteringTo choose how the camera meters exposure when Intelligent Face Detection is o , press the AE button and rotate the comma

50Autofocus ModeTo choose how the camera selects the focus area when K is selected for focus mode (pg. 51), press the AF button and rotate the command

51More on PhotographyFocus ModeTo choose how the camera focuses, press the AF C/S/M button and rotate the command dial.+CONTINUOUS AFFOCUSINGThe follo

52Focus Modea Notes: Manual Focus• Use of a tripod is recommended. Focus may be a ected if the camera moves.• If ON is selected for l FOCUS CHECK i

53More on PhotographyWhite BalanceFor natural colors, press the WB button and rotate the command dial until a setting that matches the light source is

viiFor Your Safety• Do not store batteries in warm or humid places.• Keep the batteries out of reach of babies and small children.• Make sure that th

54White Balance h Custom White Balance Custom White BalanceChoose h to adjust white bal-ance for unusual lighting. The options at right will be d

55Playback OptionsTo view the most recent picture in the monitor, press the a button.100-0001100-0001Press the selector right to view pictures in the

56Playback OptionsPlayback ZoomPlayback ZoomPress k to zoom in on pictures displayed in sin-gle-frame playback; n to zoom out. When the picture is zo

57More on PlaybackPlayback OptionsTo change the number of images displayed, press n in single-frame view.Press n to view more images.100-0001100-0001P

581 Press the H button during playback.2 Highlight one of the following options and press MENU/OK:OptionOptionDescriptionDescriptionBY DATEFind all pi

59More on PlaybackViewing PanoramasTo view a panorama, display in single-frame view and press the selector down.PLAYSTOP PAUSEHorizontal panoramas are

60When a picture taken in continuous shooting mode is displayed in single-frame view, the  rst picture in the current burst can be viewed by pressing

61More on PlaybackA Deleting PicturesThe ERASE option in the playback menu can be used to delete still pictures and movies, increasing the amount of s

62 FRAMEFRAME: Deleting Selected Images: Deleting Selected ImagesSelecting FRAME displays the dialog shown at right.CANCELYESERASE OK?Press the sel

63More on PlaybackTo view the photo informa-tion listed below in single-frame playback, press info.::::OFFISO 4001/250F4.523-112/31/2050 10:00 AM100-

viiiFor Your Safety• Do not take apart the AC power adapter. Doing so could be dan-gerous.• Do not use the AC power adapter in a hot and humid place.•

64The type of movie recorded can be selected from the shooting menu. The following options are available:• V MOVIE QUALITY: Choose the frame size for

65MoviesF Recording Movies ZoomZoom can be adjusted while re-cording is in progress.12s12sREC5xZoom indicatora Notes• Focus, exposure, and white balan

66a Viewing MoviesDuring playback, movies are displayed in the monitor as shown at right. The following operations can be performed while a movie is

67MoviesTrimming MoviesTo create a copy of a movie from which the beginning or ending footage has been cut, select the movie during playback and follo

68Splicing MoviesTo add existing footage to the end of a movie, select the movie during playback and follow the steps below.1 Press MENU/OK to display

69Viewing Pictures on TVConnect the camera to a TV and tune the television to the video channel to show pictures to a group. The supplied A/V cable c

70Viewing Pictures on TVTurn the camera on and press the a button. The camera monitor turns o and pictures and voice memos are played back on the T

71ConnectionsPrinting Pictures via USBIf the printer supports PictBridge, the camera can be connected directly to the printer and pictures can be prin

72Printing 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 t

73ConnectionsPrinting Pictures via USBPrinting the DPOF Print OrderPrinting the DPOF Print OrderTo print the print order created with K PRINT ORDER (D

ixAbout This ManualBefore using the camera, read this manual and the warnings on pages ii–viii. For information on spe-ci c topics, consult the sour

74Printing Pictures via USBThe K PRINT ORDER (DPOF) option in the playback menu can be used to create a digital “print order” for PictBridge-compatib

75ConnectionsPrinting Pictures via USB3 Repeat steps 1–2 to complete the print order. Press MENU/OK to save the print order when settings are complet

76Viewing Pictures on a ComputerThe supplied software can be used to copy pictures to a computer, where they can be stored, viewed, organized, and pri

77ConnectionsViewing Pictures on a Computer2 Start the computer. Log in to an account with administrator privileges before proceeding.3 Exit any ap

78Viewing Pictures on a ComputerMacintosh: Installing FinePixViewerMacintosh: Installing FinePixViewer1 Con rm that the computer meets the following

79ConnectionsViewing Pictures on a Computer4 Remove the installer CD from the CD-ROM drive. Note that you may be unable to remove the CD if Safari i

80Viewing Pictures on a Computer1 If the pictures you wish to copy are stored on a memory card, insert the card into the camera (pg. 11). If no card

81ConnectionsViewing Pictures on a Computer3 Cautions• If a memory card containing a large number of images is inserted, there may be a delay before

82Using the Menus: Shooting ModeThe shooting menu is used to adjust settings for a wide range of shooting conditions.Using the Shooting MenuUsing the

83MenusUsing the Menus: Shooting ModeShooting Menu OptionsShooting Menu OptionsMenu itemMenu itemDescriptionDescriptionOptionsOptionsDefaultDefault A