BL01431-200 DIGITAL CAMERA FINEPIX C20 Series FINEPIX C10 Series Owner’s Manual Thank you for your purchase of this product. This manual describes how to use your FUJIFILM digital camera and the supplied software. Be sure that you have read and understood its contents and the warnings in “For Your Safety” (P ii) before using the camera.
For Your Safety IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Read Instructions: All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated. • Retain Instructions: The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. • Heed Warnings: All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. • Follow Instructions: All operating and use instructions should be followed.
For Your Safety Antennas Outdoor Antenna Grounding: If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the video product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and builtup static charges. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No.
For Your Safety Be sure to read these notes before use WARNING Safety Notes • Make sure that you use your camera correctly. Read these safety notes and your Owner’s Manual carefully before use. • After reading these safety notes, store them in a safe place. About the Icons The icons shown below are used in this document to indicate the severity of the injury or damage that can result if the information indicated by the icon is ignored and the product is used incorrectly as a result.
For Your Safety WARNING CAUTION Do not use the charger to charge batteries other than those specified here. The supplied battery charger is for use only with the type of battery supplied with the camera. Using the charger to charge conventional batteries or other types of rechargeable batteries can cause the battery to leak fluid, overheat or burst. When carrying the battery, install it in a digital camera or keep it in the hard case. When storing the battery, keep it in the hard case.
For Your Safety ■ Charging the Battery Charge the battery in the supplied battery charger. Charging times will increase at ambient temperatures below +10 °C (+50 °F) or above +35 °C (+95 °F). Do not attempt to The following describes the proper use of charge the battery at temperatures above batteries and how to prolong their life. Incor- 40 °C (+104 °F); at temperatures below 0 °C rect use can shorten battery life or cause leak- (+32 °F), the battery will not charge. age, overheating, fire, or explosion.
For Your Safety • Do not mix old and new batteries, batteries with different charge levels, or batteries of different types. • If the camera will not be used for an extended period, remove the batteries. Note that the camera clock will be reset. • The batteries may be warm to the touch immediately after use. Turn the camera off and allow the batteries to cool before handling. • Battery capacity tends to decrease at low temperatures.
For Your Safety Using the Camera Do not aim the camera at extremely bright light sources, such as the sun in a cloudless sky. Failure to observe this precaution could damage the camera image sensor. Take Test Shots Before taking photographs on important occasions (such as at weddings or before taking the camera on a trip), take a test shot and view the result in the LCD monitor to ensure that the camera is functioning normally.
About This Manual Before using the camera, read this manual and the warnings in “For Your Safety” (P ii). For information on specific topics, consult the sources below. Table of Contents ............................. .............................P P xi The “Table of Contents” gives an overview of the entire manual. The principal camera operations are listed here. Troubleshooting ............................ P 78 Having a specific problem with the camera? Find the answer here.
Frequently-Used Buttons ■ Turning the Camera on in Playback Mode y When the camera is off, playback can be started by pressing the a button for about a second. ■ Silent Mode y Press and hold the DISP/ BACK button to disable camera lights and sounds. ■ Taking Pictures During Playback y To return instantly to shooting mode, press the shutter button halfway. Shoot View ■ Deleting Pictures y Press the selector up (b) to display deletion options. x $00 UA100_EN.
Table of Contents For Your Safety ..................................................................ii IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..................................ii Safety Notes ..................................................................iv About This Manual ...........................................................ix Frequently-Used Buttons .................................................x Before You Begin Symbols and Conventions.................................................
Table of Contents Movies Menus Recording Movies ............................................................40 Viewing Movies ...............................................................42 Using the Menus: Shooting Mode ..................................55 Using the Shooting Menu...............................................55 Shooting Menu Options .................................................55 A SHOOTING MODE....................................................55 N ISO..........................
Table of Contents Using the Menus: Playback Mode ..................................60 Using the Playback Menu ...............................................60 Playback Menu Options..................................................60 k PHOTOBOOK ASSIST ................................................60 b IMAGE SEARCH ......................................................60 A ERASE ...................................................................60 j MARK FOR UPLOAD TO .....................................
Table of Contents Technical Notes Troubleshooting Optional Accessories .......................................................74 Printing ........................................................................74 Computer Related..........................................................74 Audio/Visual .................................................................74 Accessories from FUJIFILM..............................................75 Caring for the Camera ..........................................
Before You Begin Symbols and Conventions The following symbols are used in this manual: Q : This information should be read before use to ensure correct operation. R : Additional information that may be helpful when using the camera. P: Other pages in this manual on which related information may be found. Menus and other text in the LCD monitor are shown in bold. In the illustrations in this manual, displays may be simplified for explanatory purposes.
Parts of the Camera For more information, refer to the page listed to the right of each item. Selector button Move cursor up d (exposure compensation) button (P 26) b (delete) button (P x) MENU/OK button Move cursor left F (macro) button (P 27) Move cursor right N (flash) button (P 28) Move cursor down h (self-timer) button (P 30) 2 $00 UA100_EN.
Parts of the Camera 1 Shutter button .............................................................. 16 2 Microphone .................................................................. 40 3 Flash ............................................................................. 28 4 Lens and lens cover 5 LCD monitor .................................................................... 4 6 DISP (display)/BACK button .....................................5, 13 o (silent mode) button* ..................................
Parts of the Camera Camera Displays The following types of indicator may be displayed during shooting and playback. Indicators vary with camera settings. ■ Shooting 5 Focus warning .........................................................16, 83 6 Number of available frames .......................................... 90 P 9 7 Sensitivity ..................................................................... 55 800 8 Image size/Image quality ........................................56, 57 N 9 White balance.....
Parts of the Camera ■ Playback 100-0001 400 4:3N 4:3 N YouTube 12 / 31 / 2050 10 : 00 AM -1 2 3 1 / 250 F4.5 1 Playback mode indicator..........................................17, 32 2 Intelligent Face Detection indicator .........................31, 59 3 Silent mode indicator ................................................3, 66 4 Gift image..................................................................... 32 5 Frame number ..............................................................
First Steps Inserting the Batteries and a Memory Card Insert the batteries and memory card as described below. 1 Open the battery-chamber cover. R Be sure the camera is off before opening the battery-chamber cover. Q Do not open the battery-chamber cover when the camera is on. Failure to observe this precaution could result in damage to image files or memory cards. Q Do not use excessive force when handling the battery-chamber cover. 2 Insert the batteries.
Inserting the Batteries and a Memory Card 3 Insert the memory card. Holding the memory card in the orientation shown at right, slide it in until it clicks into place at the back of the slot. Q Be sure card is in the correct orientation; do not insert at an angle or use force. Click Q SD/SDHC memory cards can be locked, making it impossible to format the card or to record or delete images. Before inserting an SD/SDHC memory card, slide the write-protect switch to the unlocked position.
Inserting the Batteries and a Memory Card Removing the Memory Card Before removing the memory card, turn the camera off and open the battery-chamber cover. To remove the memory card, press it in and release it slowly. The card can then be removed by hand. When a memory card is removed, the card could come out of the slot too quickly. Use your finger to hold it and gently release the card. 8 $00 UA100_EN.
Inserting the Batteries and a Memory Card ■ Compatible Memory Cards FUJIFILM and SanDisk SD and SDHC memory cards have been approved for use in the camera. Operation is not guaranteed with other cards. The camera can not be used with xD-Picture Cards or MultiMediaCard (MMC) devices. Q Memory Cards • Do not turn the camera off or remove the memory card while the memory card is being formatted or data are being recorded to or deleted from the card. Failure to observe this precaution could damage the card.
Inserting the Batteries and a Memory Card • Formatting a memory card in the camera creates a folder in which pictures are stored. Do not rename or delete this folder or use a computer or other device to edit, delete, or rename image files. Always use the camera to delete pictures; before editing or renaming files, copy them to a computer and edit or rename the copies, not the originals. 10 $00 UA100_EN.
Turning the Camera on and Off Shooting Mode Press the ON/OFF button to turn the camera on. The lens will extend and the lens cover will open. Playback Mode To turn the camera on and begin playback, press the a button for about a second. Press ON/OFF again to turn the camera off. Press the a button again or press the ON/OFF button to turn the camera off. R Switching to Playback Mode Press the a button to start playback. Press the shutter button halfway to return to shooting mode.
Turning the Camera on and Off Q Forcibly obstructing the lens could cause damage or product malfunction. Q Fingerprints and other marks on the lens can affect pictures. Keep the lens clean. Q The ON/OFF button does not completely end the supply of power to the camera. R Auto Power Off The camera will turn off automatically if no operations are performed for the length of time selected for M AUTO POWER OFF (P 69). 12 $00 UA100_EN.
Basic Setup A language-selection dialog is displayed the first time the camera is turned on. Set up the camera as described below (you can reset the clock or change languages at any time using the F DATE/TIME or L a options in the setup menu; for information on displaying the setup menu, see page 65). 1 Highlight a language and press MENU/OK. R Press DISP/BACK to skip the current step. Any steps you skip will be displayed the next time the camera is turned on.
Basic Photography and Playback Taking Pictures in Q (Scene Recognition) Mode This section describes how to take pictures in Q (scene scene recognition recognition) mode. The camera automatically analyzes the composition and adjusts settings appropriately. 1 Turn the camera on. Press the ON/OFF button to turn the camera on. Q shooting indicators will be displayed.
Taking Pictures in Q (Scene Recognition) Mode 2 Frame the picture. Use the zoom buttons to frame the picture in the display. Zoom out Zoom in Zoom indicator Holding the Camera Hold the camera steady with both hands and brace your elbows against your sides. Shaking or unsteady hands can blur your shots. To prevent pictures that are out of focus or too dark (underexposed), keep your fingers and other objects away from the lens and flash. Basic Photography and Playback $00 UA100_EN.
Taking Pictures in Q (Scene Recognition) Mode 3 Focus. Press the shutter button halfway to focus. R The lens may make a noise when the camera focuses; this is normal. Double beep If the camera is able to focus, it will beep twice. If the camera is unable to focus, the focus frame will turn red, s will be displayed. Change the composition or use focus lock (P 24). 4 Shoot. Smoothly press the shutter button the rest of the way down to take the picture.
Viewing Pictures Pictures can be viewed in the LCD monitor. When taking important photographs, take a test shot and check the results. 1 Press the a button. The most recent picture will be displayed. 2 View additional pictures. Press the selector right to view pictures in the order recorded, left to view pictures in reverse order. Press the shutter button to exit to shooting mode. Basic Photography and Playback $00 UA100_EN.
More on Photography Shooting Mode Choose a shooting mode according to the scene or type of subject. Choosing a Shooting Mode 1 Press MENU/OK to display the shooting menu. 2 Highlight A SHOOTING MODE and press the se- SHOOTING MENU SHOOTING MODE lector right to display shooting mode options. SET EXIT 3 Highlight the desired mode and press MENU/OK. QSCENE RECOGNITION Selects optimum camera settings for certain modes. SET CANCEL 4 Press DISP/BACK to exit to shooting mode. 18 $00 UA100_EN.
Shooting Mode Shooting Mode Options Scene Description The camera automatically analyzes the composition and selects a scene Q SCENE RECOGNITION according to shooting conditions and the type of subject. Choose for crisp, clear snapshots. This mode is recommended in most B AUTO situations. Options for white balance will be fully available and exposure compensaP PROGRAM AE tion can be adjusted manually. Shoot a movie with sound. F MOVIE The camera takes two shots: one without the flash and one with.
Shooting Mode Scene R SNOW S BEACH V FLOWER 20 $00 UA100_EN.indb 20 Description Choose for crisp, clear shots that capture the brightness of scenes dominated by shining white snow. Choose for crisp, clear shots that capture the brightness of sunlit beaches. Choose for vivid close-ups of flowers.
Shooting Mode ■ r PANORAMA In this mode, you can take up to three pictures and join them together to form a panorama. Use of a tripod is recommended to assist in composing overlapping shots. The camera zooms all the way out and zoom remains fixed at the widest angle until shooting is complete. 1 Select C AUTO for P MODE in the shooting menu (P 55). 2 Press the selector up to select a frame. Press the selector left or right to highlight a pan direction and press MENU/OK. 3 Take a photograph.
Shooting Mode 5 Take the last shot as described in Step 4. R To end shooting and create a panorama after the first or second shot, press the multi selector up after completing Step 3 or Step 4 and proceed to Step 6. 6 Press MENU/OK to save the picture. Q Panoramas are created from multiple frames. The camera may in some cases be unable to stitch the frames together perfectly.
Shooting Mode Framing Panoramas Manually Follow the steps below if the desired results are not achieved with C AUTO selected for P MODE: 1 Select D MANUAL for P MODE in the shooting menu. 2 Select a frame and take the first shot. 3 Press MENU/OK to display a guide showing an edge of the picture you have just taken. Take the next shot, framing it to overlap with the previous picture.
Focus Lock To compose photographs with off-center subjects: 1 Focus: Position the subject in the focus frame (U) and press the shutter button halfway to lock focus and exposure. Focus and exposure will remain locked while the shutter button is pressed halfway (AF/AE lock). 2 Recompose: Keep the button pressed halfway. 3 Shoot: Press the button all the way down. 24 $00 UA100_EN.
Focus Lock Autofocus Although the camera boasts a high-precision autofocus system, it may be unable to focus on the subjects listed below. If the camera is unable to focus, focus on another subject at the same distance and use focus lock to recompose the photograph. • Very shiny subjects such as mirrors or car bodies. • Subjects that show little contrast with the background • Fast-moving subjects.
d Exposure Compensation To adjust exposure compensation when photographing very bright, very dark, or high-contrast subjects, press the selector up (d). Press the selector up or down to choose an exposure compensation value and then press MENU/OK. Choose positive (+) values to increase exposure Choose negative (–) values to reduce exposure R A d icon and exposure indicator are displayed at settings other than ±0.
F Macro Mode (Close-ups) For close-ups, press the selector left (F) and select F. When macro mode is in effect, the camera focuses on subjects near the center of the frame. Use the zoom buttons to compose pictures (P 15). To exit macro mode, press the selector left (F) and select H. OFF OFF R Use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blur caused by camera shake. R The flash may fail to light the entire subject at very short ranges.
N Using the Flash (Intelligent Flash) When the flash is used, the camera’s Intelligent Flash system instantly analyzes the scene based on such factors as the brightness of the subject, its position in the frame, and its distance from the camera. Flash output and sensitivity are adjusted to ensure that the main subject is correctly exposed while preserving the effects of ambient background lighting, even in dimly-lit indoor scenes.
N Using the Flash (Intelligent Flash) R If the flash will fire, p will be displayed when the shutter button is pressed halfway. At slow shutter speeds, k will appear in the display to warn that pictures may be blurred; use of a tripod is recommended. R Flash is charging if p blinks in yellow. Wait for completing the charge. R The flash may fire several times with each shot. Do not move the camera until shooting is complete. R The flash may cause vignetting. More on Photography $00 UA100_EN.
h Using the Self-Timer To use the self-timer, press the selector down (h) and choose from the following options: OFF OFF Option T (OFF) S (10 SEC) R (2 SEC) Description Self-timer off. The shutter is released ten seconds after the shutter button is pressed. Use for self-portraits. The shutter is released two seconds after the shutter button is pressed. Use to reduce blur caused by the camera moving when the shutter-release button is pressed. 30 $00 UA100_EN.
b Intelligent Face Detection Intelligent Face Detection sets focus and exposure for human faces anywhere in the frame, preventing the camera from focusing on the background in group portraits. Choose for shots that emphasize portrait subjects. To use Intelligent Face Detection, press MENU/OK to display the shooting menu and select ON for b FACE DETECTION. Faces can be detected with the camera in vertical or horizontal orientation; if a face is detected, it will be indicated by a green border.
More on Playback Playback Options To view the most recent picture in the LCD monitor, press the a button. 100-0001 Press the selector right to view pictures in the order recorded, left to view pictures in reverse order. Keep the selector pressed to scroll rapidly to the desired frame. R Pictures taken using other cameras are indicated by a m (“gift image”) icon during playback. 32 $00 UA100_EN.
Playback Options Playback Zoom Press T to zoom in on pictures displayed in single-frame playback; press W to zoom out. When the picture is zoomed in, the selector can be used to view areas of the image not currently visible in the display. Zoom indicator Navigation window shows portion of image currently displayed in LCD monitor Press DISP/BACK to exit zoom. R The maximum zoom ratio varies with image size. Playback zoom is not available with cropped or resized copies saved at a size of a or smaller.
Playback Options Multi-Frame Playback Pressing W when a picture is shown full-frame in the LCD monitor displays the current image with previous and following images in the background. Press W to increase the number of images displayed, T to view fewer images. 100-0001 When two or more images are displayed, use the selector to highlight images and press MENU/OK to view the highlighted image full frame. 34 $00 UA100_EN.
A Deleting Pictures To delete individual pictures, multiple selected pictures, or all pictures, press MENU/OK, select A ERASE (P 60), and choose from the options below. Note that deleted pictures can not be recovered. Copy important pictures to a computer or other storage device before proceeding.
b Image Search Search for pictures. 1 Select b IMAGE SEARCH in the playback menu (P 60), highlight one of the following search criteria, and press MENU/OK: • BY DATE: Search by date. • BY FACE: Search for faces from the face recognition database. • BY SCENE: Search by scene. • BY TYPE OF DATA: Find all still pictures or all movies. • BY UPLOAD MARK: Find all pictures selected for upload to a specified destination. 2 Select a search condition.
k PhotoBook Assist Create books from your favorite photos. Creating a PhotoBook 1 Select NEW BOOK for k PHOTOBOOK ASSIST in the playback menu (P 60) and choose from the following options: • SELECT FROM ALL: Choose from all available pictures. • SELECT BY IMAGE SEARCH: Choose from pictures matching selected search conditions (P 36). R Neither photographs a or smaller nor movies can be selected for photobooks. 2 Scroll through the images and press the selector up to select or deselect.
k PhotoBook Assist Viewing Photobooks Highlight a book in the photobook assist menu and press MENU/OK to display the book, then press the selector left or right to scroll through the pictures. Editing and Deleting Photobooks Display the photobook and press MENU/OK. The following options will be displayed; select the desired option and follow the on-screen instructions. • EDIT: Edit the book as described in “Creating a PhotoBook” (P 37). • ERASE: Delete the book.
Viewing Panoramas If you press the selector down when a panorama is displayed full frame, the camera will play back the picture from left to right. To pause playback, press the selector down; press the selector down again to resume. To delete the panorama, press the selector up (b) when playback is paused. To exit to fullframe playback, press the selector up while panorama playback is in progress. PLAY STOP More on Playback $00 UA100_EN.
Movies Recording Movies Shoot short movies with sound. During recording, z REC and the time remaining will be displayed in the LCD monitor and sound will be recorded via the built-in microphone (be careful not to cover the microphone during recording). REC 12s 1 Press MENU/OK to display the shooting menu and select F MOVIE for A SHOOTING MODE (P 18). Use zoom buttons to frame the subject. 2 Press the shutter button all the way down to start recording. 3 To end recording, press the shutter button again.
Recording Movies R Before recording, select a frame size using the O QUALITY option in the shooting menu. Select f (640 × 480) to record standard definition movies, or g (320 × 240) for longer movies. R Focus, exposure, and white balance are adjusted automatically throughout recording. The color and brightness of the image may vary from that displayed before recording begins. R Sounds made by the camera may be recorded.
Viewing Movies During playback, movies are displayed in the LCD monitor as shown at right. The following operations can be performed while a movie is displayed: Option Start/pause playback End playback/ delete Advance/ rewind Description Press the selector down to start playback. Press again to pause. Press the selector up to end playback. If playback is not in progress, pressing the selector up will delete the movie. Press the selector right to advance, left to rewind.
Connections Viewing Pictures on TV Connect the camera to a TV to show pictures to a group. 1 Turn the camera off and connect an optional A/V cable as shown below. Connect yellow plug to video-in jack Insert into USB multi-connector Connect white plug to audio-in jack Q When connecting cables, be sure the connectors are fully inserted. R Image quality may drop during movie playback. 2 Tune the television to the video input channel. See the documentation supplied with the television for details.
Printing Pictures via USB If the printer supports PictBridge, the camera can be connected directly to the printer as shown below and pictures can be printed without first being copied to a computer. Note that depending on the printer, not all the functions described below may be supported. 1 Connect the supplied USB cable as shown and turn the printer on. 2 Press the a button for about a second to turn the camera on. 3 Press the selector left or right to display a picture you wish to print.
Printing Pictures via USB 6 Press MENU/OK to start printing. Printing can be interrupted by pressing DISP/BACK, but note that some printers may not respond immediately. If the printer stops before printing is complete, turn the camera off and then on again. 7 After confirming that PRINTING has cleared from the camera display, turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable. R Pictures can be printed from a memory card that has been formatted in the camera.
Printing Pictures via USB Printing the DPOF Print Order The K PRINT ORDER (DPOF) option in the playback menu can be used to create a digital “print order” for PictBridge-compatible printers (P 74) or devices that support DPOF. DPOF DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a standard that allows pictures to be printed from “print orders” stored on a memory card. The information in the order includes the pictures to be printed and the number of copies of each picture.
Printing Pictures via USB 5 Press the selector up or down to choose the number of copies (up to 99). To remove a picture from the print order, press the selector down until the number of copies is zero. 6 Repeat Steps 4–5 to complete the print order and press MENU/OK when settings are complete. 7 A confirmation dialog will be displayed. Press MENU/OK to save the print order. R Print orders can contain a maximum of 999 pictures.
Viewing Pictures on a Computer The supplied software can be used to copy pictures to a computer, where they can be stored, viewed, organized, and printed. Before proceeding, install the software as described below. Do NOT connect the camera to the computer until installation is complete.
Viewing Pictures on a Computer 3 Exit any applications that may be running and insert the installer CD in a CD-ROM drive. Windows 7/Windows Vista If an AutoPlay dialog is displayed, click SETUP.EXE. A “User Account Control” dialog will then be displayed; click Yes (Windows 7) or Allow (Windows Vista). The installer will start automatically; click Install MyFinePix Studio and follow the on-screen instructions to install MyFinePix Studio.
Viewing Pictures on a Computer Macintosh: Installing FinePixViewer 1 Confirm that the computer meets the following system requirements: CPU OS RAM PowerPC or Intel Pre-installed copies of Mac OS X version 10.3.9–10.6 256 MB or more A minimum of 200 MB required for installation with 400 MB available when Free disk space FinePixViewer is running Video 800 × 600 pixels or more with thousands of colors or better Built-in USB port recommended. Operation is not guaranteed with other USB Other ports.
Viewing Pictures on a Computer 4 Remove the installer CD from the CD-ROM drive. Note that you may be unable to remove the CD if Safari is running; if necessary, quit Safari before removing the CD. Store the installer CD in a dry location out of direct sunlight in case you need to re-install the software. 5 Mac OS X 10.5 or earlier: Open the “Applications” folder, start Image Capture, and select Preferences… from the Image Capture application menu.
Viewing Pictures on a Computer Connecting the Camera 1 If the pictures you wish to copy are stored on a memory card, insert the card into the camera. R Windows users may require the Windows CD when starting the software for the first time. Q Loss of power during transfer could result in loss of data or damage to the memory card. Insert fresh or fully-charged batteries before connecting the camera.
Viewing Pictures on a Computer For more information on using the supplied software, start the application and select the appropriate option from the Help menu. Q If a memory card containing a large number of images is inserted, there may be a delay before the software starts and you may be unable to import or save images. Use a memory card reader to transfer pictures.
Viewing Pictures on a Computer Uninstalling the Supplied Software Only uninstall the supplied software when it is no longer required or before beginning reinstallation. After quitting the software and disconnecting the camera, drag the “FinePixViewer” folder from “Applications” into the Trash and select Empty Trash in the Finder menu (Macintosh), or open the control panel and use “Programs and Features” (Windows 7/Windows Vista) or “Add or Remove Programs” (Windows XP) to uninstall MyFinePix Studio.
Menus Using the Menus: Shooting Mode Using the Shooting Menu To display the shooting menu, press MENU/OK in shooting mode. Highlight items and press the selector right to view options, then highlight an option and press MENU/OK. Press DISP/BACK to exit when settings are complete. The options available vary with the shooting mode selected. Shooting Menu Options A SHOOTING MODE Choose a shooting mode according to the type of subject (P 18).
Using the Menus: Shooting Mode O IMAGE SIZE Choose the image size and aspect ratio at which pictures are recorded. Large pictures can be printed at large sizes with no drop in quality, while small pictures require less memory, allowing more pictures to be recorded. (defaults to O 4:3) O4:3 Size Aspect ratio Size Versus Aspect Ratio Size Option O P Q Prints at sizes up to 34 × 25 cm (13.5 × 10 in.) 24 × 18 cm (9.5 × 7 in.) 17 × 13 cm (7 × 5 in.
Using the Menus: Shooting Mode T IMAGE QUALITY Choose how much image files are compressed. Option FINE NORMAL Menus $00 UA100_EN.indb 57 (defaults to N) Description Low compression. Select for higher image quality. High compression. Select this option to store more pictures.
Using the Menus: Shooting Mode D WHITE BALANCE For natural colors, choose a setting that matches the light source. Option AUTO i j k l m n (defaults to AUTO) Description White balance adjusted automatically. For subjects in direct sunlight. For subjects in the shade. Use under “daylight” fluorescent lights. Use under “warm white” fluorescent lights. Use under “cool white” fluorescent lights. Use under incandescent lighting. R Results vary with shooting conditions.
Using the Menus: Shooting Mode b FACE DETECTION Choose whether the camera automatically detects and sets focus and exposure for human portrait subjects (P 31). P MODE Choose how panoramas are framed (P 21). (defaults to C) O QUALITY Choose a frame size for movies (P 41). (defaults to f) Menus $00 UA100_EN.
Using the Menus: Playback Mode Using the Playback Menu To display the playback menu, press MENU/OK in playback mode. Highlight items and press the selector right to view options, then highlight an option and press MENU/OK. Press DISP/BACK to exit when settings are complete. Playback Menu Options k PHOTOBOOK ASSIST Create books from your favorite photos (P 37). b IMAGE SEARCH Search for pictures (P 36). A ERASE Delete all or selected pictures (P 35). 60 $00 UA100_EN.
Using the Menus: Playback Mode j MARK FOR UPLOAD TO Select pictures for upload to YouTube or Facebook using MyFinePix Studio (Windows only). ■ Selecting Pictures for Upload 1 Select YouTube to choose movies for upload to YouTube, FACEBOOK to choose photos and movies for upload to Facebook. 2 Press the selector left or right to display pictures and press MENU/OK to select or deselect. Press DISP/BACK to exit when all the desired pictures are selected. R Only movies can be selected for upload to YouTube.
Using the Menus: Playback Mode (defaults to MULTIPLE) I SLIDE SHOW View pictures in an automated slide show. Choose the type of show and press MENU/OK to start. Press DISP/BACK at any time during the show to view on-screen help. The show can be ended at any time by pressing MENU/OK. Option NORMAL FADE-IN NORMAL g FADE-IN g MULTIPLE Description Press selector left or right to go back or skip ahead one frame. Select FADE-IN for fade transitions between frames.
Using the Menus: Playback Mode D PROTECT Protect pictures from accidental deletion. 1 Select D PROTECT in the playback menu. 2 Highlight one of the following options and press MENU/OK: • FRAME: Protect selected pictures. Press the selector left or right to view pictures and press MENU/OK to select or deselect. Press DISP/BACK when the operation is complete. • SET ALL: Protect all pictures. • RESET ALL: Remove protection from all pictures.
Using the Menus: Playback Mode O RESIZE Create a small copy of the current picture. 1 Display the desired picture. 2 Select O RESIZE in the playback menu. 3 Highlight a size and press MENU/OK to display a confirmation dialog. 4 Press MENU/OK to save the resized copy to a separate file. R The sizes available vary with the size of the original image. C IMAGE ROTATE Rotate pictures taken in tall orientation so that they are displayed in tall orientation in the LCD monitor. 1 Display the desired picture.
The Setup Menu Using the Setup Menu 1 Display the setup menu. 1.1 Press MENU/OK to display the menu for the current mode. 1.2 Press the selector left to highlight the tab for the current menu. 1.3 Press the selector down to highlight X. SET-UP SET SET EXIT tab 1.4 Press the selector right to place the cursor in the setup menu. 2 Adjust settings. Highlight items and press the selector right to view options, then highlight an option and press MENU/OK.
The Setup Menu Setup Menu Options F DATE/TIME Set the camera clock (P 13). N TIME DIFFERENCE (defaults to h) Switch the camera clock instantly from your home time zone to the local time at your destination when traveling. To specify the difference between local time and your home time zone: 1 Highlight g LOCAL and press the selector right. 2 Use the selector to choose the time difference between local time and your home time zone in increments of 15 minutes. 3 Press MENU/OK.
The Setup Menu R RESET Reset all settings except F DATE/TIME, N TIME DIFFERENCE, O BACKGROUND COLOR, Q VIDEO SYSTEM, and T BATTERY TYPE to default values. 1 Highlight R RESET and press the selector right to display a confirmation dialog. 2 Highlight OK and press MENU/OK. K FORMAT This option will format the memory card. When a memory card is inserted in the camera, select OK to begin formatting. Q All data—including protected pictures—will be deleted from the memory card.
The Setup Menu (defaults to CONT.) B FRAME NO. New pictures are stored in image files named using a four-digit file Frame number number assigned by adding one to the last file number used. The file 100-0001 number is displayed during playback as shown at right. B FRAME NO. controls whether file numbering is reset to 0001 when a new memory Directory File card is inserted or the current memory card is formatted.
The Setup Menu e SHUTTER SOUND Choose the sound made by the shutter. J LCD BRIGHTNESS Control the brightness of the display. (defaults to i) (defaults to 0) R When a shooting mode option other than P (PROGRAM AE) is selected, display brightness is automatically adjusted during shooting regardless of a option selected for J LCD BRIGHTNESS in response to ambient lighting conditions. E LCD MODE Choose whether the display automatically dims to save power.
The Setup Menu (defaults to ON) m BLINK DETECTION Choose ON to activate blink detection. If an option other than OFF is selected for A IMAGE DISP. ((P 67) 67), a warning will be displayed if the camera detects subjects who may have blinked when the picture was taken. If ZOOM (CONTINUOUS) is selected, you can press the f button to zoom in on these subjects.
The Setup Menu (defaults to OFF) D DIGITAL ZOOM If ON is selected, pressing T button at the maximum optical zoom position will trigger digital zoom, further magnifying the image. The Zoom Indicator W T DIGITAL ZOOM on Optical zoom W Digital zoom T DIGITAL ZOOM off Optical zoom Q Digital zoom produces lower quality images than optical zoom. p MOVIE ZOOM TYPE Choose the zoom type when recording movies. (defaults to 1) R Digital zoom produces lower quality images than optical zoom.
The Setup Menu O BACKGROUND COLOR Choose a color scheme. c GUIDANCE DISPLAY Choose whether to display tool tips. Q VIDEO SYSTEM Choose a video mode for connection to a TV. Option NTSC PAL (defaults to ON) (defaults to NTSC) Description Select this mode for connection to video devices in North America, the Caribbean, parts of Latin America, and some East Asian countries.
The Setup Menu P DISCHARGE (Ni-MH Batteries Only) The capacity of rechargeable Ni-MH batteries may be temporarily reduced when new, after long periods of disuse, or if they are repeatedly recharged before being fully discharged. Capacity can be increased by repeatedly discharging the batteries using P DISCHARGE and recharging them in a battery charger (sold separately). Q Do not use P DISCHARGE with non-rechargeable batteries. Menus $00 UA100_EN.
Technical Notes Optional Accessories The camera supports a wide range of accessories from FUJIFILM and other manufacturers. DIGITAL CAMERA FINEPIX C20 Series FINEPIX C10 Series ■ Printing A/V cable (optional) USB cable (supplied) PictBridge-compatible printer * Printer ■ Audio/Visual TV * SD/SDHC memory card * HDMI cable (sold separately) HDTV * HDP-L1 HD player ■ Computer Related USB cable (supplied) SD card slot or card reader Computer * * Available separately. 74 $00 UA100_EN.
Optional Accessories Accessories from FUJIFILM The following optional accessories are available from FUJIFILM. For the latest information on the accessories available in your region, check with your local FUJIFILM representative. A/V cable AV-C1: Use for viewing pictures on TV. AV-C1 HD players HDP-L1 (requires HDMI cable, available from third-party suppliers): Connect to a High Definition (HD) TV to view photographs and movies from SD/SDHC memory cards. Technical Notes $00 UA100_EN.
Caring for the Camera To ensure continued enjoyment of the product, observe the following precautions. Storage and Use If the camera will not be used for an extended period, remove the batteries and memory card.
Caring for the Camera Cleaning Use a blower to remove dust from the lens and LCD monitor, then gently wipe with a soft, dry cloth. Any remaining stains can be removed by wiping gently with a piece of FUJIFILM lens-cleaning paper to which a small amount of lenscleaning fluid has been applied. Care should be taken to avoid scratching the lens or LCD monitor. The camera body can be cleaned with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals.
Troubleshooting Problems and Solutions Power and Batteries Problem The camera does not turn on. The batteries run down quickly. The camera turns off suddenly. Solution • The batteries are exhausted exhausted:: Insert fresh or fully-charged spare batteries ((P P 6). • The batteries are not in the correct orientation orientation:: Re-insert the batteries in the correct orientation (P (P 6). • The battery-chamber cover is not latched latched:: Latch the battery-chamber cover (P (P 6).
Problems and Solutions Menus and Displays Problem Menus and displays are not in English. Solution Select ENGLISH for L a ((P P 13, 66). Shooting Problem Solution • Memory is full: full: Insert a new memory card or delete pictures ((P P 7, 35). • Memory is not formatted: formatted: Format the memory card (P (P 67). No picture is taken when • There is dirt on the memory card contacts contacts:: Clean the contacts with a soft, dry cloth.
Problems and Solutions Problem No face is detected. Wrong subject is selected. The flash does not fire. Some flash modes are not available. The flash does not fully light the subject. Pictures are blurred. 80 $00 UA100_EN.indb 80 Solution • The subject’s face is obscured by sunglasses, a hat, long hair, or other objects objects:: Remove the obstructions.
Problems and Solutions Problem Pictures are mottled. Vertical lines appear in pictures. “Smear” in the form of vertical purple or white lines appears in the display. Solution This is normal when slow shutter speeds are selected at high temperatures and does not indicate a malfunction. The camera has been used continuously at high temperatures. Turn the camera off and wait for it to cool down.
Problems and Solutions Connections/Miscellaneous Problem No picture or sound. No color The computer does not recognize the camera. Pictures can not be printed. Only one copy is printed/ the date is not printed. The camera is unresponsive. The camera does not function as expected. No sound. 82 $00 UA100_EN.indb 82 Solution • The camera is not properly connected connected:: Connect the camera properly (P (P 43).
Warning Messages and Displays The following warnings are displayed in the LCD monitor: Warning B ((red red)) A ((blinks blinks red) red) k Description Batteries are low. Insert fresh or fully-charged spare batteries ((P P 6). Batteries are exhausted. Insert fresh or fully-charged spare batteries (P (P 6). Slow shutter speed. Pictures may be blurred; use the flash or a tripod. The camera can not focus.
Warning Messages and Displays Warning CARD ERROR b MEMORY FULL WRITE ERROR READ ERROR 84 $00 UA100_EN.indb 84 Description The memory card is not formatted for use in the camera. Format the card (P (P 67). The memory card contacts require cleaning or the memory card is damaged. Clean the contacts with a soft, dry cloth. If the message is repeated, format the card (P (P 67). If the message persists, replace the card. Incompatible memory card. Use a compatible card (P (P 9). Camera malfunction.
Warning Messages and Displays Warning FRAME NO. FULL Description The camera has run out of frame numbers (current frame number is 999-9999). Format the memory card and select RENEW for B FRAME NO. NO... Take a picture to reset frame numbering to 100-0001, then select CONTINUOUS for B FRAME NO (P (P 68) 68).. PRESS AND HOLD An attempt was made to choose a flash mode with the camera in silent mode. Exit silent mode THE DISP BUTTON TO before choosing a flash mode ((P P 66).
Warning Messages and Displays Warning NO CARD INSERT A NEW CARD DPOF FILE ERROR CAN NOT SET DPOF F CAN NOT SET DPOF Description No memory card inserted; insert a memory card. The DPOF print order on the current memory card contains more than 999 images. The picture can not be printed using DPOF. Movies can not be printed using DPOF. A connection error occurred while pictures were being printed or copied to a computer or other COMMUNICATION ERROR device.
Appendix Tips and Tricks The following tips and tricks will help you get the most from your camera. Battery Performance Choose the following settings for improved battery performance: • b FACE DETECTION (P 31): OFF • E LCD MODE (P 69): U POWER SAVE ON The Self-timer • To prevent blur caused by the camera moving when the shutter button is pressed, use the two-second timer. • To turn the timer off, press DISP/BACK. 87 $00 UA100_EN.
Tips and Tricks Intelligent Face Detection When ON is selected for b FACE DETECTION (P 31), you can: • Zoom in on faces when ZOOM (CONTINUOUS) is selected for A IMShooting AGE DISP. (P 67). • Zoom in on faces during slide shows (P 62) or by pressing the selector Playback down during playback. • Search for faces using b IMAGE SEARCH (P 36). • Crop the background from portraits using G CROP (P 63). • Print one copy for each person in the photo. Printing 88 $00 UA100_EN.
Tips and Tricks Pro Tips • To photograph backlit subjects, select C NATURAL & N for A SHOOTING MODE (P 18) and position your subject in the center of the frame. • To photograph night scenes, raise sensitivity (P 55) and turn the flash on (P 28). Appendix $00 UA100_EN.
Memory Card Capacity The following table shows the recording time or number of pictures available at different image sizes. All figures are approximate; file size varies with the scene recorded, producing wide variations in the number of files that can be stored. The number of exposures or length remaining may not diminish at an even rate. ■ FinePix C20 Series Medium 2 GB O Photographs Movies* T O 4:3 O 3:2 O 16:9 P 4:3 Q 4:3 f g FINE 310 350 420 630 1150 NORMAL 620 690 820 1210 2140 24 min. 58 min.
Memory Card Capacity ■ FinePix C10 Series Medium 2 GB O Photographs Movies* T O 4:3 O 3:2 O 16:9 P 4:3 Q 4:3 f g FINE 370 420 500 730 1800 NORMAL 730 820 960 1410 3230 24 min. 58 min. 4 GB FINE 750 840 1000 1470 3600 NORMAL 1470 1650 1930 2820 6460 55 min. 116 min. 8 GB FINE 1510 1690 2000 2950 7200 NORMAL 2950 3300 3880 5640 12930 111 min. 233 min. * Individual movies can not exceed 2 GB in size or 29 minutes in length.
Specifications System Model Effective pixels CCD Storage media File system File format Image size (pixels) Lens Focal length 92 $00 UA100_EN.indb 92 Digital Camera FinePix C20 Series/C10 Series FinePix C20 Series 12 million FinePix C10 Series 10 million 1/2.3 -in., square-pixel CCD with primary color filter SD/SDHC memory cards Compliant with Design Rule for Camera File System (DCF) (DCF),, Exif 2.3, and Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) • Still pictures: pictures: Exif 2.
Specifications System Digital zoom FinePix C20 Series Approx. 6.3 × (up to 18.9 × when combined with optical zoom) FinePix C10 Series Approx. 5.7 × (up to 17.1 × when combined with optical zoom) Aperture F3.9 (wide angle), angle), F5.9 (telephoto) Focus range Approx. 60 cm (2.0 ft.)–infinity (wide angle); angle); 60 cm (2.0 ft.)–infinity (telephoto) (distance from front of lens) • Macro Macro:: approx. 10 cm–70 cm/0.3 ft.–2.3 ft. (wide angle); angle); 60 cm–100 cm/2.0 ft.–3.3 ft.
Specifications System Image stabilization Shutter speed (combined mechanical and electronic shutter) Focus White balance Self-timer Flash Flash mode 94 $00 UA100_EN.
Specifications System LCD monitor Movies Languages 2.4-in., 110k-dot color LCD monitor; frame coverage approx.
Specifications Power supply/other Camera dimensions (W × H × D) Camera weight Shooting weight Operating conditions 96 $00 UA100_EN.indb 96 91.3 mm × 59.0 mm × 32.1 mm/3.6 in. × 2.3 in. × 1.3 in., excluding projections (minimum depth 29.2 mm/1.1 in.) Approx. 100 g/3.5 oz., excluding batteries, accessories, and memory card Approx. 150 g/5.3 oz.
Specifications ■ Notices • Specifications subject to change without notice. FUJIFILM shall not be held liable for damages resulting from errors in this manual. • Although the LCD monitor is manufactured using advanced high-precision technology, small bright points and anomalous colors may appear, particularly in the vicinity of text. This is normal for this type of LCD monitor and does not indicate a malfunction; images recorded with the camera are unaffected.
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