Fujifilm F200 Owner's Manual

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

xCamera Q & ATaking PicturesTaking PicturesQuestionQuestionKey phraseKey phraseSee pageSee pageHow many pictures can I take? Memory capacity 106Is

86The Setup Menu1 Notes• If the frame number reaches 999-9999, the shutter release will be disabled (pg. 103).• Selecting R RESET (pg. 85) resets B FR

87MenusThe Setup MenuDD DIGITAL ZOOM DIGITAL ZOOMIf ON is selected, selecting i at the maximum optical zoom position will trigger digital zoom, furthe

88The Setup MenuK FORMAT FORMATFormat internal memory or a memory card. If a memory card is inserted in the camera, c will be displayed in the dia-lo

89MenusThe Setup MenuNN TIME DIFFERENCE TIME DIFFERENCEWhen travelling, use this option to switch the camera clock instantly from your home time zone

90Optional AccessoriesThe camera supports a wide range of accessories from FUJIFILM and other manufacturers.COMPACTFLASHDPC-CFTMforxD-Picture CardCARD

91Technical NotesOptional AccessoriesAccessories from FUJIFILMAccessories from FUJIFILMThe following optional accessories are available from FUJIFILM.

92Optional Accessories• DPC-CF CompactFlash™ card adapter: Allows an xD-Picture Card to function as a Compact-Flash card. The DPC-AD and DPC-CF can

93Technical NotesCaring for the CameraTo ensure continued enjoyment of the product, observe the following precautions.Storage and UseStorage and UseIf

94TroubleshootingPower and BatteryProblemProblemPossible causePossible causeSolutionSolutionPagePagePower supplyThe camera does not turn on.The batter

95TroubleshootingTroubleshootingProblemProblemPossible causePossible causeSolutionSolutionPagePageBattery chargerCharging does not start.The battery i

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

96TroubleshootingShootingProblemProblemPossible causePossible causeSolutionSolutionPagePageTaking picturesNo picture is taken when the shutter button

97TroubleshootingTroubleshootingProblemProblemPossible causePossible causeSolutionSolutionPagePageClose-upsMacro mode is not available.Macro mode is n

98TroubleshootingProblemProblemPossible causePossible causeSolutionSolutionPagePageRecordingPictures are not recorded.Power was interrupted during sho

99TroubleshootingTroubleshootingPlaybackProblemProblemPossible causePossible causeSolutionSolutionPagePagePicturesPictures are grainy.The pictures wer

100TroubleshootingProblemProblemPossible causePossible causeSolutionSolutionPagePageComputerThe com-puter does not recognize the camera.The camera is

101TroubleshootingWarning Messages and DisplaysThe following warnings are displayed in the monitor:WarningWarningDescriptionDescriptionSolutionSolutio

102Warning Messages and DisplaysWarningWarningDescriptionDescriptionSolutionSolutionCARD ERRORThe memory card is not formatted for use in the camera.F

103TroubleshootingWarning Messages and DisplaysWarningWarningDescriptionDescriptionSolutionSolutionFRAME NO. FULLThe camera has run out of frame numbe

104Warning Messages and DisplaysWarningWarningDescriptionDescriptionSolutionSolutionPRESS AND HOLD THE DISP BUTTON TO DEACTIVATE SILENT MODEAn attempt

105GlossaryDigital zoom: Unlike optical zoom, digital zoom does not increase the amount of visible detail. Instead, details vis-ible using optical zo

xiiFor Your Safety ... iiIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...

106Internal Memory/Memory Card CapacityThe following table shows the recording time or number of available frames at di erent image quali-ties. All

107AppendixInternal Memory/Memory Card CapacityQQ 4 : 3 4 : 3QQ 3 : 2 3 : 2QQ 16 : 9 16 : 9aabbFINEFINENORMALNORMALFINEFINENORMALNORMALFINEFINENORMALN

108Speci cationsSystemModel Digital Camera FinePix F200EXRE ective pixels 12 millionCCD1/1.6 -in. Super CCD EXRStorage media • Internal memory (a

109AppendixSpeci cationsSystemScene modesC (NATURAL AND FLASH LIGHTING), D (NATURAL LIGHT), L (PORTRAIT), Z (PORTRAIT ENHANC-ER), M (LANDSCAPE), N (S

110Speci cationsSystemMonitor 3.0-in., 230k-dot amorphous silicon TFT color LCD monitorFrame coverage Approx. 100%Movies Frame size 640 × 480 or 320

111AppendixSpeci cationsPower supply/otherPower supply NP-50 rechargeable battery; optional AC power adapter AC-5VX and DC coupler CP-50Guide to the

112Speci cationsNP-50 rechargeable batteryNominal voltage DC 3.6 VNominal capacity 1000 mAhOperating temperature 0 °C – +40 °C/+32 °F – +104 °FDimens

113AppendixSpeci cationsColor Television SystemsNTSC (National Television System Committee) is a color television telecasting speci cation adopted m

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

115AppendixEUROPECyprus PMS IMAGING LTD Technical support & repairs TEL 35722746746 [email protected] Neophytou CAMERA REPAIRST

xiiiTable of ContentsMore on PlaybacMore on PlaybackkPlayback Options ... 4 0P

116EUROPESweden Fuji lm Sverige AB Technical support TEL 46 8 506 141 70 [email protected] service TEL 46 8 506 141 00 kameraverkstaden@fuji

117AppendixOCEANIANew Zealand Fuji lm NZ Ltd Technical support & repairs TEL +64-9-4140400 [email protected] New GuineaOceania

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xivTable of ContentsThe Setup Menu ...83Using the Setup Menu ...

1IntroductionSymbols and ConventionsSymbols and ConventionsThe following symbols are used in this manual: 3 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.Selector buttonMove cursor

3Before You BeginIntroductionCamera DisplaysCamera DisplaysThe following indicators may appear during shooting and playback: The indicators displayed

4IntroductionThe Mode DialThe Mode DialTo select a shooting mode, align the mode icon with the mark next to the mode dial.C (NATURAL & N): Helps e

5Charging the BatteryThe battery is not charged at shipment. Charge the battery before use. BatteriesThe camera uses an NP-50 rechargeable battery. 1

iiFor Your SafetyIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS• Read Instructions: All the safety and op-erating instructions should be read before the appliance is

6Inserting the BatteryAfter charging the battery, insert it in the camera as described below. 1 Open the battery-chamber cover.1 NoteBe sure the came

First Steps7Inserting the Batteries 3 Close the battery-chamber cover. Removing the BatteryAfter turning the camera o , open the battery-cham-ber co

8Inserting a Memory CardAlthough the camera can store pictures in internal memory, optional xD-Picture Cards and SD memory cards (sold separately) can

First Steps9Inserting a Memory Card 1 Open the battery-chamber cover.1 NoteBe sure the camera is o before opening the bat-tery-chamber cover. 2 In

10Inserting a Memory Card3 Cautions• Do not turn the camera o or remove the memory card while the memory card is being formatted or data are being

First Steps11Turning the Camera on and O Shooting ModeShooting ModePress the G button to turn the camera on. The lens will extend and the lens cover

12Basic SetupA language-selection dialog is displayed the  rst time the camera is turned on. Set up the camera as described below (for information o

First Steps13Basic Setup 3 Choose power management options.POWER MANAGEMENTSET NOPOWER SAVEPower saving for longerbattery lifeQUICK AFCLEAR DISPLAY3.

14Taking Pictures in B (Auto) ModeThis section describes how to take pictures in B (auto) mode. 1 Turn the camera on.Press the G button to turn the c

15Basic Photography and PlaybackTaking Pictures in B (Auto) Mode 4 Frame the picture.Position the main subject in the focus frame and use the zoom co

iiiFor Your Safetyor where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to

16Taking Pictures in B (Auto) Mode Framing Guideline and Post-Shot Assist WindowTo choose the shooting information and guides dis-played, press the DI

17Basic Photography and PlaybackTaking Pictures in B (Auto) Mode h Silent ModeIn situations in which camera sounds or lights may be unwelcome, hold th

18Taking Pictures in B (Auto) Mode 6 Shoot.Smoothly press the shutter button the rest of the way down to take the picture.2 Tip: The Shutter ButtonTh

19Basic Photography and PlaybackViewing PicturesPictures can be viewed in the monitor. When taking important photographs, take a test shot and check

20g Intelligent Face Detection and Red-Eye RemovalIntelligent Face Detection allows the camera to automatically detect human faces and set focus and e

21More on Photography3 CautionIf no face is detected when the shutter button is pressed halfway (pg. 96), the camera will focus on the subject at the

22Focus LockTo compose photographs with o -center subjects: 1 Position the subject in the focus frame. 2 Focus.Press the shutter button halfway to s

23More on PhotographyFocus Lock AutofocusAlthough the camera boasts a high-precision autofocus system, it may be unable to focus on the subjects liste

24Focus Lock The AF-Assist IlluminatorIf the subject is poorly lit, the AF-assist illuminator will light to assist the focus operation when the shutte

25More on Photographyd Exposure CompensationUse exposure compensation when photographing very bright, very dark, or high-contrast subjects. 1 Press t

ivFor Your Safety WARNING WARNINGDo not use in the bathroom or showerDo not use the camera in the bathroom or shower. This can cause a  re or electr

26Exposure Compensation Choosing an Exposure Compensation Value• Backlit subjects: choose values from +2/3 EV to +12/3 EV (for an explanation of the

27More on PhotographyF Macro Mode (Close-ups)For close-ups, press the selector left (F).F is displayed in macro mode.When macro mode is in e ect, the

28N Using the Flash (Intelligent Flash)When the  ash is used, the camera’s Intelligent Flash system instantly analyzes the scene based on such factor

29More on Photography 2 Focus.Press the shutter button halfway to focus. If the  ash will  re, p will be displayed when the shutter button is press

30h 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

31More on PhotographyThe self-timer lamp on the front of the camera will blink immediately before the picture is taken. If the two-sec-ond timer is s

32BB AUTO AUTOChoose for crisp, clear snapshots (pg. 14). This mode is recommended in most situations.OO EXR EXRTo let the camera automatically opti-

33More on PhotographyShooting Mode4 Press the selector up or down to highlight one of the following op-tions.OptionOptionDescriptionDescriptionR EXR A

34Shooting Mode O IMAGE SIZEIf S is selected for O IMAGE SIZE in R mode, the camera will automatically select the op-timal image size.MODE MENUAUTOIMA

35More on PhotographyShooting ModeDD NATURAL LIGHT NATURAL LIGHTCapture natural light indoors, under low light, or where the  ash can not be used. T

vFor Your SafetyThe Battery and Power SupplyThe following describes the proper use of the battery and how to prolong its life. Incorrect use can shor

36Shooting ModeSceneSceneDescriptionDescription L PORTRAITChoose for soft-toned portraits with natural skin tones. Z PORTRAIT ENHANCERChoose for a smo

37More on PhotographyShooting ModeMM MANUAL MANUALIn this mode, you choose both shutter speed and aperture. If desired, exposure can be altered from

38Shooting ModePP PROGRAM AE/ PROGRAM AE/AA APERTURE PRIORITY AE APERTURE PRIORITY AEMode P o ers a choice of program AE (autoexposure), in which the

39More on PhotographyShooting Mode7 Press the selector up (d) to display exposure compensation (program AE) or aperture (aperture priority AE).P0SETF

40Playback OptionsTo view the most recent picture in the monitor, press the a button.12 / 31 / 205012 / 31 / 205010 :00 AM10 :00 AM250250F3.3F3.3100

41More on PlaybackPlayback OptionsPlayback ZoomPlayback ZoomSelect i to zoom in on pictures displayed in single-frame playback; select j to zoom out.

42Playback OptionsMulti-Frame PlaybackMulti-Frame PlaybackTo change the number of images dis-played, select j when a picture is shown full-frame in th

43More on PlaybackA Deleting PicturesThe ERASE option in the playback menu can be used to delete still pictures and movies, increasing the amount of s

44 FRAMEFRAME: Deleting Selected Images: Deleting Selected ImagesSelecting FRAME displays the dialog shown at right.YES CANCELERASE OK?Press the se

451 Rotate the mode dial to F (movie mode).STANDBYSTANDBY12s12sDisplay shows time available Choosing the Frame SizeTo choose the frame size, press th

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

463 Press the shutter button all the way down to start recording.REC12s12sz REC and time remaining are displayed2 TipThere is no need to keep the shu

47Moviesa Viewing MoviesDuring playback, movies are displayed in the monitor as shown at right. The following operations can be performed while a mov

48Viewing 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

49ConnectionsPrinting Pictures via USBIf the printer supports PictBridge, the camera can be connected directly to the printer and pictures can be prin

50Printing Pictures via USB2 Tip: Printing the Date of RecordingTo print the date of recording on pictures, press DISP/BACK in steps 1–2 to display t

51ConnectionsPrinting Pictures via USBPrinting the DPOF Print OrderPrinting the DPOF Print OrderTo print the print order created with K PRINT ORDER (D

52Printing Pictures via USBThe K PRINT ORDER (DPOF) option in the playback F-MODE menu can be used to create a digital “print order” for PictBridge-c

53ConnectionsPrinting Pictures via USB3 Repeat steps 1–2 to complete the print order. Press MENU/OK to save the print order when settings are complet

54Viewing Pictures on a ComputerThe supplied FinePixViewer software can be used to copy pictures to a computer, where they can be stored, viewed, orga

55ConnectionsViewing Pictures on a Computer2 Start the computer. Log in to an account with administrator privileges before proceeding.3 Exit any ap

viiFor Your SafetyDisposal of Electrical and Electronic Equipment in Private HouseholdsDisposal of Electrical and Electronic Equipment in Private Hous

56Viewing Pictures on a ComputerInstalling FinePixViewer: MacintoshInstalling FinePixViewer: Macintosh1 Con rm that the computer meets the following

57ConnectionsViewing 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

58Viewing Pictures on a Computer1 If the pictures you wish to copy are stored on a memory card, insert the card into the camera (pg. 8). If no card

59ConnectionsViewing Pictures on a Computer3 Cautions• Use only memory cards that have been formatted in the camera and contain pictures taken with th

60Using the Menus: Shooting ModeThe F-mode and shooting menus contain settings for a wide range of shooting conditions.Using the Using the FF-Mode Men

61MenusUsing the Menus: Shooting ModeFF-Mode Menu Options-Mode Menu OptionsMenu itemMenu itemDescriptionDescriptionOptionsOptionsDefaultDefault N ISO

62Using the Menus: Shooting ModeNN ISO ISOControl the camera’s sensitivity to light. Higher values can be used to reduce blur when lighting is poor;

63MenusUsing the Menus: Shooting ModeChoose the size and aspect ratio at which still pic-tures are recorded. Large pictures can be printed at large s

64Using the Menus: Shooting ModeTT IMAGE QUALITY IMAGE QUALITYChoose how much image  les are compressed. Select FINE (low compression) for higher im

65MenusUsing the Menus: Shooting Mode hh: Custom White Balance: Custom White BalanceChoose h to adjust white balance for unusual lighting conditio

viiiAbout This ManualBefore using the camera, read this manual and the warnings on pages ii–vii. For information on speci c topics, consult the sour

66Using the Menus: Shooting Mode1 Press MENU/OK to display the shoot-ing menu.SHOOTING MENUSET-UPCONTINUOUSPOWER MANAGEMENTDUAL IS MODEOFFOFF2 Press t

67MenusUsing the Menus: Shooting ModeShooting Menu OptionsShooting Menu OptionsMenu itemMenu itemDescriptionDescriptionOptionsOptionsDefaultDefault A

68Using the Menus: Shooting ModeRR CONTINUOUS CONTINUOUSCapture motion in a series of pictures.1 Notes• The  ash turns o automatically. The previo

69MenusUsing the Menus: Shooting Mode1 Notes: J TOP 12 / M FINAL 12 / I TOP 3 / L FINAL 3• Focus and exposure are determined by the  rst frame in ea

70Using the Menus: Shooting Mode• u CONTINUOUS: While the shutter button is pressed halfway, the camera continu-ously adjusts focus to re ect change

71MenusUsing the Menus: Shooting ModeSS POWER MANAGEMENT POWER MANAGEMENTOptimize camera performance for increased bat-tery life, quick focus response

72Using the Menus: Playback ModeThe F-MODE and playback menus are used to manage the pictures in internal memory or on the memory card.1 Press the a b

73MenusUsing the Menus: Playback ModeII SLIDE SHOW SLIDE SHOWView pictures in an automated slide show. Choose the type of show and press MENU/OK to s

74Using the Menus: Playback Mode1 Press a to enter playback mode (pg. 11).2 Press MENU/OK to display the play-back menu.ERASEIMAGE ROTATERED EYE REMOV

75MenusUsing the Menus: Playback ModePlayback Menu OptionsPlayback Menu OptionsThe following options are available:OptionOptionDescriptionDescription

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

76Using the Menus: Playback ModeCC IMAGE ROTATE IMAGE ROTATEBy default, pictures taken in tall orientation are displayed in wide orientation. Use thi

77MenusUsing the Menus: Playback ModeDD PROTECT PROTECTProtect pictures from accidental deletion. The fol-lowing options are available. FRAMEFRAME

78Using the Menus: Playback Mode1 Press the selector up or down to highlight a INTERNAL MEMORY y c CARD (copy pictures from internal memory to the m

79MenusUsing the Menus: Playback Mode FRAMEFRAMECopy selected frames.100-0001100-0001YES CANCELCOPY OK?1 Press the selector left or right to dis-p

80Using the Menus: Playback ModeFF VOICE MEMO VOICE MEMOTo add a voice memo to a still picture, select F VOICE MEMO after displaying the picture in pl

81MenusUsing the Menus: Playback Mode Playing Voice MemosPictures with voice memos are indicated by a q icon during playback. To play the voice memo,

82Using the Menus: Playback Mode2 Tip: Intelligent Face DetectionIf the picture was shot with Intelligent Face Detection (pg. 20), g will be displaye

83MenusThe 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.

84The Setup MenuSetup Menu OptionsSetup Menu OptionsMenu itemMenu itemDescriptionDescriptionOptionsOptionsDefaultDefaultW A IMAGE DISP.Choose how lon

85MenusThe Setup MenuMenu itemMenu itemDescriptionDescriptionOptionsOptionsDefaultDefaultZ Q VIDEO SYSTEMChoose a video mode for connection to a TV (