Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 6900 Zoom FujiFilm
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4 Contents Warning ......................................................................... 2 Preface .......................................................................... 6 Camera Features and Accessories ............................... 7 Nomenclature .
2 1 3 4 5 6 5 s SELF-TIMER PHOTOGRAPHY .................................. 62 PHOTOGRAPHY INFORMATION ................................... 64 PHOTOGRAPHY MENU OPERATION ...................... 65 P FLASH BRIGHTNESS ADJUSTMENT ................. 66 E SETTING THE WHITE BALANCE .
6 Preface ■ Test Shots Prior to Photography For particularly important photographs (such as weddings and overseas trips), always take a test photograph and view the image to make sure that the camera is functioning normally.
7 Camera Features and Accessories Features Accessories ● The newly developed “ Super CCD ” (featuring a total of 3.3 million pixels) used in the FinePix6900 ZOOM provides ultra- high resolution image file with 6.03 million (2832 × 2128) pixels.
8 Nomenclature ✽ Refer to the pages in parentheses for more details Indicator lamp ( P .28) Command dial Mode dial ( P .11) Mode s witch ( P .11) Hot shoe ( P .74) F ocusing ring ( P .58) Shutter button Self-timer lamp ( P .63) ( Flash ) button ( P .
9 A E-L(A E lock ) button ( P .56) ( Focus Check ) button ( P .59) EVF / LCD ( vie wfinder / monitor selector ) button ( P .24 , 33) Viewfinder ( EVF) DISP button ( P .32 , 37) SHIFT button ( P .97 , 102) LCD monitor BA CK button T ripod mount 4-direction ( ) button Batter y cov er ( P .
10 ( Exposure compensation ) button ( P .57) ( AF / Custom white balance) button ( P .59 / P .67) T erminal cov er ( P .17) Flash control sensor Flash ( P .51) Flash pop - up button ( P .51) Lens F ocusing mode selector s witch ( P .24,58) Zoom button ( P .
11 Mode dial Mode switch Shutter-prior ity auto ( P .44) Aper ture - pr iority auto ( P .44) Manual ( P .46) Setup ( P .95) Programed auto ( P .44) A uto ( P .24,42) Scene P osition ( P .42) Movie ( P .48) Photograph y mode ( P .24) Pla yback mode ( P .
12 Nomenclature Zoom bar Date Date Shutter speed AE lock Aper ture setting display File size / Image quality Number of remaining shots Batter y low w ar ning Batter y low warning AF warning Camera sha.
13 Shutter Speed and Aperture Setting Displays If you exceed the control range for a photography mode (as with a scene that is extremely overexposed or underexposed), the shutter speed or aperture is displayed in red on the screen. For dimly lit scenes, “ ---- ” is displayed on the screen as the shutter speed and aperture setting.
14 Remove fasteners A and B from only one side of the shoulder strap. Then pass the shoulder strap through the lens cap holder and then back through fasteners A and B . ➀ Pull the lens cap cord through the strap mount. ➁ Fit and remove the lens cap by squeezing the left and right sides of the cap.
1 15 To prevent the lens cap from appearing in the shot when you take pictures, attach the lens cap to the lens cap holder. Using the Lens Cap Holder ● ! Attaching the shoulder strap incorrectly could result in the camera being dropped. Attach the shoulder strap to the strap mounts.
16 LOADING THE BA TTERY ➀ Hold the battery in, ➁ and close the battery cover. ● ! Do not use excessive force to open the battery cover. ● ! When replacing the battery, always switch the camera off beforehand. If you open the battery cover without switching the camera off, the camera settings may revert to the factory defaults.
DC IN 5V Socket 1 17 CHARGING THE BA TTERY The indicator lamp lights (orange) and battery charging begins. When charging is completed, the indicator lamp goes off. ● ! A fully discharged battery takes about 5 hours to recharge. ● ! An almost fully charged battery will not charge.
18 USING THE AC POWER ADAPTER Connecting the AC-5V AC Power Adapter to your camera allows you to take pictures or play back images (using a TV connection, etc.) without worrying about the battery running out. You can also use the AC power adapter to recharge the camera ’ s battery, making it very convenient for travelling, etc.
1 19 LOADING THE SmartMedia ™ 0 3 ● ! Images cannot be recorded or erased if a write- protect sticker is affixed to the SmartMedia. ● ! Operation of this camera is only guaranteed when it is used with FUJIFILM SmartMedia. ● ! Some 3.3V SmartMedia are labelled as “ 3V ” or “ ID ” cards.
20 REMOVING THE SmartMedia ™ 1 2 ● ➀ ● ➁ ➀ Check that the indicator lamp is green and switch the camera off ( ➡ P.21). ➁ Open the slot cover. Grasp the SmartMedia with your fingertips and pull it out. Never open the SmartMedia slot cover while the camera is switched on.
1 21 SWITCHING ON AND OFF ✽ See P.95 – 96 for information on selecting the language. Lit white Flashing red Lit red Blank 2 Press the “ $ ” (Power) button to switch the camera on and off. When you switch the camera on, the indicator lamp turns green.
22 SETTING THE DA TE AND TIME 1 ➀ Set the Mode switch to “ 1 ” ➁ Set the Mode dial to “ ` ” . The SET – UP screen appears on the monitor. ➀ Use “ a ” or “ b ” to select “ DATE/TIME ” . ➁ Press “ c ” . ● ! See P.95 for more information on the “ ` ” (setup) menu.
1 23 Use the “ dc ” button to select the desired item and then use the “ a ” and “ b ” buttons to correct the setting. When you have finished setting the date and time, press the “ MENU/OK ” button to confirm the setting.
24 T AKING PICTURES ( AUTO MODE ) 2 Basic Photography 1 2 ● ➀ ● ➁ ● ➂ ➀ Set the Mode switch to “ 1 ” ➁ and set the Mode dial to “ 5 ” . ➂ Then slide the focus mode selector switch to “ AF ” . ● Effective Photography Range Wide-angle: Approx.
2 25 3 Put your arm through the shoulder strap so that the strap is looped around your shoulder. Hold the camera grip with your right hand and use your left hand to support the camera (lens) securely. ● ! Use of the automatic flash is recommended ( ➡ P.
Short double- beep 26 T AKING PICTURES ( AUTO MODE ) 6 When you press the shutter button down halfway, the camera emits a short double-beep and focuses on your subject. At that point, the AF frame on the screen becomes smaller and the camera sets the shutter speed and aperture.
2 27 Beep 7 If you press the shutter button down halfway and then press the shutter button down fully without releasing it, the camera beeps once and takes the picture. The “” icon then appears on the screen and the shot is recorded as an image file.
28 T AKING PICTURES ( AUTO MODE ) Color Status Meaning ■ Indicator Lamp Display Green Lit Flashing Orange Lit Flashing Red Flashing Ready to shoot. AF/AE in progress or camera shake/AF warning. Recording to SmartMedia (the next picture can be taken).
2 29 The number of available shots appears on the screen. ● ! See P.97 for information on changing the File size and Quality setting. ● ! At shipment, the default settings are J (for File Size) and NORMAL (for Quality).
30 USING AF/AE LOCK 1 2 In a shot with this type of composition, the subjects (two people in this case) are not in the AF frame. If the shot is taken at this point, the subjects will not be in focus. Move the camera slightly so that one of the subjects in the AF frame.
2 31 3 4 Short double- beep Beep Press and hold the shutter button down halfway (AF/AE lock). The AF frame on the screen becomes smaller and the camera determines the shutter speed and aperture setting. ● ! You can reapply the AF/AE lock as many times as you like before releasing the shutter.
32 FRAMING GUIDELINE FUNCTION This function can be selected in the “ 5 • 4 • 9 • 0 • - and 3 ” photography modes. The screen display changes each time you press the “ DISP ” button. Press the “ DISP ” button to display the framing guideline.
Normal playbac k No text display ed Multi-frame playbac k 2 33 VIEWING YOUR IMAGES ( PLA YBACK ) 2 1 You can use “ c ” and “ d ” button to move forward and backward respectively through your images. The monitor display changes each time you press the “ DISP ” button.
34 F AST FORW ARDING IMAGES 1 2 You can fast forward through the frames by holding down “ d ” or “ c ” button for about 1 second during playback. During fast forward, 3 frames are shown together in miniature on the monitor. When you stop fast forward, the image enclosed in the frame is displayed on the monitor as a single image.
2 35 PLA YBACK ZOOM Pressing “ a ” or “ b ” during single-frame playback zooms in or out on the still image. A “ zoom bar ” is displayed during zooming.
36 PLA YBACK ZOOM After you use the playback zoom, press the “ MENU/OK ” button to trim the image. Check the size at which the image will be saved and then press the “ MENU/OK ” button.
Normal playbac k No text display ed Multi-frame playbac k 2 37 MUL TI-FRAME PLA YBACK ● ! Multi-frame playback is also useful for specifying erase, protect and DPOF settings for single frames and for selecting images when you want to check or cancel DPOF settings.
38 ERASING SINGLE FRAME 1 2 ➀ Set the Mode switch to “ 2 ” . ➁ Press the “ MENU/OK ” button to display the menu screen on the monitor. Select “ FRAME ” in the “ { ERASE ” menu and press the “ MENU/OK ” button. ● ! See P.81 for more information on Erasing all frames and Formating.
2 39 4 3 Press “ d ” or “ c ” button to display the image to be erased. Press the “ MENU/OK ” button to erase the displayed image. When erasing is complete, the next image appears and the “ ™ ” message is displayed. ● ! To cancel single-frame erase, press the “ BACK ” button to return to the menu.
40 USING A TV MONITOR VIDEO OUT socket T o the video input socket 1 2 Switch off the camera and the TV. Plug the video cable (provided) into the “ VIDEO OUT ” socket on the camera. Plug the other end of the cable into the video input socket on the TV.
3 41 The Advanced Photography section introduces a range of camera functions that you can access by setting the Mode switch to “ 1 ” . ■ Photography mode specifications ADV ANCED FEA TURES 3 Advanced Features 5 Auto ( ➡ P.42) ––– Photography mode Accessible menu settings Factory default Flash Photography ( P.
42 1 2 Scene P osition Turn the Mode dial to select the setting. This is the simplest mode for taking pictures and can be used in a wide range of situations. In “ 4 Scene Position ” mode, you can select 5 types of shot ( r • t • w • y • o ).
3 43 Use this mode for daytime shots of scenery. Landscape mode provides crisp, clear shots of buildings, mountains and other scenery. ● When using the flash The Flash mode is automatically set to Suppressed Flash. This setting cannot be changed. Use this mode for shots taken in the evening or at night.
44 9 : PROGRAMED / 0 : SHUTTER - PRIORITY / - : APERTURE - PRIORITY PHOTOGRAPHY MODE Turn the Mode dial to select a setting. Turning the Command dial gives you access to the following : 9 : Program Shift 0 : Shutter speed setting (1step: 1/3 EV) ISO 100 3 sec.
3 45 Program Shift Shutter speed Aperture ● ! Set the correct exposure compensation for the shooting conditions ( ➡ P.57). This function allows you to select different shutter speed and aperture setting combinations without changing the exposure setting.
46 3 : MANUAL PHOTOGRAPHY MODE Shutter speed Turn the Mode dial to select the settings. Turn the Command dial to set the shutter speed. This mode allows you to set any shutter speed or aperture setting. ● Shutter speed setting (1 steps: 1/3 EV) ISO 100 3 sec.
3 47 Aperture Exposure indicator Set the aperture by holding down the “ @ ” (exposure compensation) button and turning the Command dial. Use the exposure indicator on the monitor as a guide to setting the exposure.
48 u MOVIE PHOTOGRAPHY MODE Turn the Mode dial to select the settings. ● ! Depending on the space available on the SmartMedia, the time that can be recorded in one movie may be shorter than 160 seconds. The available shooting time and the “” message are shown on the monitor.
3 49 4 Shooting begins when you press the shutter button down fully. 3 In Movie mode, the lens is locked at the wide- angle setting and only the digital zoom can be used. You can use the Zoom button or the 4- direction button “ a ” and “ b ” to zoom in and out.
50 u MOVIE PHOTOGRAPHY MODE ● ! It takes about 22 seconds to record an 160 second movie (roughly 24MB) onto a SmartMedia. ● ! If you start shooting and then immediately end shooting, only 3 seconds of movie is recorded onto the SmartMedia.
3 51 FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY 1 Press the flash pop-up button to set the flash. ● Effective flash range (for “ 5 ” ) Wide-angle: Approx. 0.3 m to 3.6 m (1 ft. to 11.8 ft.) Telephoto : Approx. 0.9 m to 3.2 m (2.9 ft. to 10.5 ft.) (Built-in flash guide number: 8 (at ISO 100)) ● ! You cannot use the flash in “ 8 ” mode.
52 FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY Use this mode for ordinary photography. The flash fires automatically as required by the shooting conditions. i Auto Flash Mode Red-Eye Reduction Use this mode to ensure that the subject ’ s eyes appear natural when photographing people in low-light conditions.
3 53 7 Forced Flash Use this flash mode to photograph backlit scenes, such as a subject against a window or in the shade of a tree, or to obtain the correct colors when you are shooting under lighting such as fluorescent tubes. In this mode, the flash fires in bright as well as dark conditions.
54 FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY ] Suppressed Flash Close the flash to switch to Suppressed Flash mode. In the modes listed below, the flash pops up but the “ ] ” icon appears on the monitor and the flash cannot be used. ● Modes in which flash cannot be used t Landscape ( ➡ P.
3 55 a MACRO ( CLOSE-UP ) PHOTOGRAPHY This mode can be selected in the “ 5 • o • 9 • 0 • - and 3 ” photography modes. Selecting Macro mode allows you to take close- up shots. ● Effective Photography Range: Approx. 10 cm to 80 cm (3.9 in.
56 AE-L: USING AE LOCK This mode can be selected in the “ 5 • 4 • 9 • 0 and - ” photography modes. Use this function when you want to take pictures with the exposure fixed for a particular subject. Frame the shot so that the subject occupies most of the center of the screen and then press the “ AE-L ” button.
3 57 This mode can be selected in the “ 9 • 0 and - ” photography modes. Use this function for shots where you cannot obtain the optimum brightness (exposure), such as shots with extremely high contrast between the subject and the background.
58 SETTING THE MANUAL FOCUS Left Right Manual focus can be used in all photography modes except “ u ” . Use manual focus for subjects that are not suitable for Auto Focus or where you want the focus fixed for a shot. ➀ Slide the focus mode selector switch to “ MF ” .
3 59 Use this function to focus your shot quickly. When you press the “ &^* / ! ” button, the camera uses the autofocus function to focus on the subject.
60 DIGIT AL ZOOM You can use the digital zoom function for all Resolution (File Size) settings other than “ G ” . ● To use the digital zoom Use the optical zoom to zoom in fully (telephoto) and then press the “ T ” button again.
3 61 ● ! You cannot use the flash in this mode. ● ! The continuous photography speed is the same regardless of the quality and file size settings. Continuous shooting can be specified in all photography modes except “ u ” . Selecting continuous shooting allows you to shoot up to 5 frames continuously at intervals as short as 0.
62 s SELF-TIMER PHOTOGRAPHY 10 SEC. 2 SEC. Beep Position the AF frame over the subject and press the shutter button. The camera focuses on the subject in the frame and self-timer starts to run. 2 1 Manual focus can be used in all photography modes except “ u ” .
3 63 3 4 The self-timer lamp lights and then starts flashing until the picture is taken. A countdown is displayed on the screen indicating the time remaining until the picture is taken. Self-timer mode is automatically cancelled after each shot. ● ! To stop the self-timer, once it has started running, press the “ BACK ” button.
64 PHOTOGRAPHY INFORMA TION If you cannot recall the current photography settings, you can check them by holding down the “ INFO ” button. ● ! The photography information is not displayed in “ 5 • 4 ” or “ u ” mode. ● ! You can only use this function to check the settings, not to change them.
3 65 PHOTOGRAPHY MENU OPERA TION PHOTOGRAPHY MENU ➀ Press the “ MENU/OK ” button to display the menu. ➁ Use “ d ” and “ c ” to select the menu item and “ a ” and “ b ” to change the setting. ➂ Press the “ MENU/OK ” button to confirm the setting.
66 This mode can be selected in the “ 9 • 0 • - • 3 ” photography modes. Use this setting when you cannot obtain the correct brightness, such as when the flash does not reach the subject (is too faint) or when you are using the flash for a close-up shot.
3 67 AUTO: Automatic adjustment (Shooting to show the ambience of the light source) ∑ : Custom white balance ´ : Custom white balance z : Shooting outdoors in fine weather x : Shooting in shade c :.
68 Using the light source for which you want to set the white balance, hold a sheet of white paper so that it fills the entire screen. When you press the “ &^* / ! ” button, a measurement is taken and the white balance is set. If “ œ ” or “ § ” is displayed, the white balance was not measured at the correct exposure.
3 69 ● ! The camera is fixed in Multi mode when “ 5 • 4 ” or “ u ” is selected. This mode can be selected in the “ 9 • 0 • - • 3 ” photography modes. Use this mode for scenes where the brightness of the subject and background differ markedly so that the Multi setting is unlikely to achieve the desired result.
70 This mode can be selected in the “ 9 • 0 • - • 3 ” photography modes. Use this feature to photograph the same image with different exposure settings. Auto bracketing automatically shoots 3 consecutive frames, one of which is correctly exposed while the remaining two are underexposed and overexposed respectively by a set amount.
3 71 When you take a picture, the resulting shots are displayed ( A correct exposure, B overexposed, C underexposed) and then automatically saved. ● ! The focus is determined for the first frame and cannot be changed during shooting.
72 Continuous shooting ( ➡ P.61) and Auto bracketing ( ➡ P.70) are disabled when Multi-Exp is selected. This mode can be selected in the “ 9 • 0 • - • 3 ” photography modes. Multi-exposure provides a way of overlaying photographed images on top of each other to give a final image that cannot be obtained through normal photography.
3 73 When you take the next (multi-exposure) shot, the images are overlaid and displayed in the preview screen. ● To overlay more images: Press “ c ” . ● To record the current image: Press “ MENU/OK ” . ● To return to the previous image: Press “ d ” .
74 1 2 This mode can be selected in the “ 9 • 0 • - • 3 ” photography modes. Set this setting to “ ON ” when you are using an external flash. ● Synchronization speed: Up to 1/1000 sec. ➀ Close the built-in flash. ➁ Mount the external flash on the camera ’ s hot shoe.
3 75 MODE SELECT F ISO AU TO 3 4 Select “ 9 • 0 • - ” ( ➡ P.44) or “ 3 ” ( ➡ P.46). However, the use of “ - ” or “ 3 ” mode is recommended.
76 Match the white balance to the external flash settings. In “ E ” in the Photography menu ( ➡ P.66), select “ ∑ • ´ ” Custom White Balance. Press the “ MENU/OK ” button. Hold a sheet of white paper so that it fills the entire screen.
4 77 ADV ANCED PLA YBACK 4 Advanced Features Playback DC IN 5V Socket The Advanced Features Playback section introduces a range of playback functions that you can access by setting the Mode switch to “ 2 ” .
◆ Histograms ◆ A histogram is a chart showing the distribution of brightness in an image (horizontal axis: brightness; vertical axis: pixels). ➀ Optimal exposure: There is an ample distribution of pixels overall with a peak in the middle range.
4 79 MOVIE PLA YBACK Use “ d ” or “ c ” to select the movie file. 1 2 ● ! Movies cannot be played back using multi-frame playback. Use the “ DISP ” button to revert to normal playback. Movies are displayed somewhat smaller than still images.
80 MOVIE PLA YBACK ◆ Compatible Movie Files ◆ The FinePix6900 ZOOM can play back movie files up to 160 seconds in length recorded using a FinePix6900 ZOOM or recorded onto 3.3V SmartMedia using a FUJIFILM digital camera. If you attempt to play back a movie that is longer than 160 seconds, the “ ˆ ” message appears and playback fails.
4 81 1 Erases all unprotected files. Erases only the selected file. ● ! Protected files ( ➡ P.84, 86) are not erased. ● ! If “ ∞ ” , “ ª ” , “ ˆ ” or “ ¶ ” is displayed, first wipe the contact surface on the SmartMedia (gold-colored area) thoroughly with a soft, dry cloth and then reload the SmartMedia.
82 2 3 ➀ Press “ d ” or “ c ” to select “ { ERASE ” . ➁ Use the “ a ” and “ b ” buttons to select “ FRAME ” , “ ALL FRAMES ” or “ FORMAT ” . ➂ Press the “ MENU/OK ” button. A confirmation screen appears. If you are erasing all the frames, or formatting the card, press the “ MENU/OK ” button to proceed.
4 83 1 Press the “ MENU/OK ” button to display the menu on the monitor. ● ! The Auto Power Off function does not operate during playback. ● ! Movie playback begins automatically. When playback ends, the camera advances to the next frame. ➀ Press “ d ” or “ c ” to select “ } PLAYBACK ” .
84 1 2 ➀ Use “ d ” or “ c ” to select “ O PROTECT ” . ➁ Press “ a ” or “ b ” to select “ FRAME SET/RESET ” . ➂ Press “ MENU/OK ” . ● ! Multi-frame playback is an easy way to select images to be protected ( ➡ P.37).
4 85 4 3 Use “ d ” or “ c ” to select the image to be protected. When you press the “ MENU/OK ” button, the image is protected and the “ j ” icon appears on the screen.
86 1 2 Press the “ MENU/OK ” button to display the menu on the monitor. ➀ Use “ d ” or “ c ” to select “ O ” . ➁ Press “ a ” or “ b ” to select “ PROTECT ALL ” or “ UNPROTECT ALL ” . ➂ Press “ MENU/OK ” . Formatting erases all images, including protected images ( ➡ P.
4 87 3 A confirmation screen will appear to proceed, press the “ MENU/OK ” button. ● ! If you do not want to protect any images, press the “ BACK ” button to return to the menu.
88 DPOF stands for Digital Print Order Format and refers to a format that is used for recording printing specifications for images shot using a digital camera on media such as SmartMedia. The recorded specifications include information on which frames are to be printed and how many prints of each frame are required.
4 89 1 2 This function allows you to select whether or not the date of shooting is included on the print. ➀ Set the Mode switch to “ 2 ” . ➁ Press the “ MENU/OK ” button to display the menu on the monitor. ➂ Press “ c ” to select “ F ” .
90 1 ➀ Use the “ a ” or “ b ” to select “ FRAME SET ” . ➁ Press the “ MENU/OK ” button. ● ! Before specifying “ FRAME SET ” , always specify whether the date is set. 2 ➀ Use “ d ” or “ c ” to display the frame to be specified.
4 91 4 3 <To Cancel the Settings> Pressing the “ BACK ” only cancels the setting for the currently selected frame. You cannot cancel settings for frames other than the currently selected frame.
92 2 1 ➀ Use “ a ” or “ b ” to select “ REVIEW/RESET ” . ➁ Press the “ MENU/OK ” button. Pressing “ d ” or “ c ” plays back only the frames for which the number of prints has been specified, allowing you to check the settings for each frame.
4 93 3 1 ● ! If all the print settings are cancelled, the “ TOTAL ” reverts to “ 00000 ” and the monitor screen background turns blue. To delete the print setting, display the image for which the setting is to be deleted and then press the “ MENU/OK ” button.
94 3 A confirmation screen appears. To proceed, press the “ MENU/OK ” button. A confirmation screen will appear to protect all images. Press the “ MENU/OK ” button.
5 95 ` SET – UP MODE e The table below explains the camera setting 5 Settings Settings Display Explanation FILE SIZE / QUALITY IMAGE DISPLAY AUTO POWER SAVE BEEP DATE / TIME FRAME NO. LANGUAGE RESET ALL SET q J NORMAL OFF 2 MIN LOW __ RENEW ENGLISH __ Use this option to set the number of recorded pixels (file size) and quality (compression rate).
96 ` USING THE SET – UP SCREEN 1 2 ➀ Set the Mode switch to “ 1 ” . ➁ Set the Mode dial to “ ` ” to display the SET – UP screen. ➀ Press “ a ” or “ b ” to select a setting. ➁ Use “ d ” or “ c ” to change the settings.
You can choose any combination of 4 file sizes and 4 image quality settings. Use the table below as a guide to the best settings for your shots. BASIC NORMAL FINE File size HI 5 97 ` SETTING THE FILE .
98 ` IMAGE DISPLA Y This setting allows you to specify whether the photographed image is displayed after you take a picture. OFF : The photographed image is automatically recorded without being displayed. POSTVIEW : The photographed image is displayed for about 2 seconds and is then automatically recorded.
5 99 This function allows you to select and record images in the Continuous Shooting and Auto Bracketing modes. However, preview zoom cannot be used. ➀ Use “ d ” and “ c ” to select the images you do not want to record. ➁ Press “ b ” to add or remove the “ C ” Mark.
100 ` AUTO POWER SA VE SETTING Once you enable this function, the monitor is temporarily switched off to reduce power consumption (Sleep mode) if the camera is not used for about 30 seconds. If the camera is then left unused for a further time (2 or 5 minutes), it is automatically switched off.
5 101 ` FRAME NO. MEMOR Y You can check the file number by viewing the image. The last 4 digits of the 7-digit number in the top right corner of the screen are the file numbers, while the first 3 digits show the directory number. Setting this function to “ CONT.
102 ADJUSTING THE MONITOR BRIGHTNESS 2 1 ➀ Hold down the “ SHIFT ” button ➁ and press the “ DISP ” button to display the adjustment bar. ● Adjusting the BRIGHTNESS You can only adjust the brightness when the Mode switch is set to either “ 1 ” or “ 2 ” .
6 103 IN PC CONNECTION 6 PC Connection PC Connection describes how to set up a USB connection and provides an overview of the functions available using a USB connection. Refer to the Software Quick Start Guide booklet for details. This mode provides a simple way to read images from a SmartMedia and store images onto a SmartMedia.
104 CONNECTING TO A PERSONAL COMPUTER DIGIT AL (USB)socket 1 2 ➀ Load a SmartMedia containing photographed images. ➁ Set the Mode dial to “ 2 ” . Plug one end of the special USB cable (supplied) into the digital (USB) socket on the camera and then plug the other end into your computer.
Green 6 105 3 4 Orange When you switch the camera on, your computer recognizes the camera as a removable disk and the indicator lamp on the camera lights green.
106 DISCONNECTING THE CAMERA FROM YOUR COMPUTER ● ! Do not remove the SmartMedia or disconnect the USB cable without following the removal/ disconnection procedure described above.
6 107 CAMERA CUSTOMIZING 1 2 Load a SmartMedia that has available space and connect as a “ CARD READER (DSC) ” . ( ➡ P.104) ➀ Use the downloaded “ FinePix6900Customizer ” software to specify the functions to be added. ➁ Click the “ OK ” button to write the data to the SmartMedia.
108 e By using the FinePix6900 ZOOM together with other optional FUJIFILM products, your system can be expanded to fill a wide range of uses. System Expansion Options PC CARD ADAPTER FinePix6900 ZOOM .
109 Over view of the Conversion Lens/Adapter Ring Wide Conversion Lens WL-FX9 This is a set that includes a wide conversion lens and adapter ring and converts the camera ’ s focal length by 0.79 × (equivalent to a 28 mm wide-angle lens). This set also allows you to use commercially available filters.
110 Accessories Guide ● PC-AD3 PC Card Adapter The PC Card Adapter allows the SmartMedia to be used as a PC Card Standard ATA-compliant (PCMCIA 2.1) PC card (Type II ). ● Compatible with SmartMedia of 5V/3.3V, 2MB to 128MB. e The optional accessories (sold separately) can make taking pictures with the FinePix6900 ZOOM even easier.
111 ● Floppy Disk Adapter (FlashPath) This adapter is the same size and shape as a 3.5-inch floppy disk. You can copy the images on a SmartMedia to your PC simply by loading the SmartMedia into the floppy disk adapter and then inserting the adapter into your floppy disk drive.
112 Explanation of T erms AF/AE Lock : On the FinePix6900 ZOOM, pressing the shutter button down half way locks the focus and exposure settings (AF and AE lock).
113 Notes on Using Y our Camera Correctly ■ Places to Avoid Do not store or use the camera in the following types of locations : ● Very humid, dirty or dusty places. ● In direct sunlight or in places subject to extreme temperature rises, such as in a closed car in summer.
114 Notes on the Power Supply The FinePix6900 ZOOM camera uses a rechargeable lithium-ion battery. Note the points below when using the rechargeable battery. Take particular care to read the Safety Notes to ensure that you use the battery correctly. ✽ When shipped, the NP-80 is not fully charged.
115 Lithium ion batteries are both compact and capable of storing large quantities of power. However, if they are stored for long periods while charged, the performance of the battery can be impaired. ● If the battery will not be used for some time, run the battery flat before storing it.
116 Notes on the Power Supply AC Power Adapter Always use the AC-5VS/AC-5VH AC Power Adapter with the FinePix6900 ZOOM Camera. The use of an AC power adapter other than the AC-5VS/ AC-5VH could result in damage to your FinePix6900 ZOOM Digital Camera.
117 Notes on the SmartMedia ™ ■ SmartMedia The SmartMedia card supplied with your FinePix6900 ZOOM camera is a new image recording medium developed especially for use in digital cameras. Each SmartMedia card contains a built-in semiconductor memory chip (NAND flash memory) which is used for storing digital image data.
118 ● Do not use or store SmartMedia in very hot, humid or corrosive environments. ● Take care not to touch the SmartMedia ’ s contact area or allow the area to become soiled.
119 W arning Displays e The table below lists the warnings that are displayed on the LCD monitor Warning Displayed Explanation Remedy The camera battery is low on charge. No SmartMedia is loaded, or it is loaded incorrectly. • The SmartMedia is not formatted.
120 N AF Remove the protection. • I f the image is too dark, take the picture at a distance of around 2 m (6.6 ft.) from the subject. • Use AF lock to take the picture. A protected frame was erased. The AF (auto focus) cannot work effectively. The shot can be taken, but the exposure will not be correct.
121 Camera malfunction or fault. Press the MENU/OK button to create a new DPOF file and specify all the DPOF settings again. • Switch the camera on again, taking care not to touch the lens. • Turn the camera off and on again a few times. If this does not resolve the problem, contact an authorized FUJIFILM service center.
122 T roubleshooting e If you think the camera is faulty, check the following once more. Problem Cause Remedy No power. • The battery is exhausted. • The AC power adapter plug has come out of the power outlet. • Load a new fully charged battery.
123 Problem Cause Remedy Can ’ t use the flash to take pictures. • The flash is set to Suppressed Flash mode (The flash is closed). • The shutter button was pressed while the flash was charging. • Pop the flash up. (The flash cannot be used in some modes ( ➡ P.
124 T roubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy Nothing happens when I use the camera switches and dial. • Camera malfunction. • The Mode switch and Mode dial has been moved to another setting. • The battery is exhausted. • Remove the battery, re-insert and try again.
Quality Mode Image Data Size MG-4S (4MB) MG-8S (8MB) MG-16S/SW (16MB) MG-32S/SW (32MB) 6 13 26 53 6 12 25 50 12 25 49 99 Approx. 17720KB Approx. 2400KB Approx.
126 Battery Type No. of Shots Auto Play ✽ These specifications are subject to change without notice. FUJIFILM shall not be held liable for damages resulting from errors in this Owner ’ s Manual. ✽ The LCD monitor on your digital camera is manufactured using advanced high-precision technology.
127 Safety Notes If a problem arises, switch the camera off, remove the battery, disconnect and unplug the AC power adapter. Continued use of the camera when it is emitting smoke, is emitting any unusual odor, or is in any other abnormal state can cause a fire or electric shock.
128 Safety Notes Never attempt to modify or disassemble the camera. (Never open the casing.) Do not use the camera when it has been dropped or the casing is damaged. This can cause a fire or electric shock. ● Contact your FUJIFILM dealer. Do not use the camera in the bathroom or shower.
129 Do not use this camera in locations severely affected by oil fumes, steam, humidity or dust. This can cause a fire or electric shock. Do not leave this camera in places subject to extremely high temperatures. Do not leave the camera in locations such as a sealed vehicle or in direct sunlight.
130 Safety Notes Do not move the camera while the AC power adapter is still connected. Do not pull on the connection cord to disconnect the AC power adapter. This can damage the power cord or cables and cause a fire or electric shock. Do not cover or wrap the camera or the AC power adapter in a cloth or quilt.
131 EC Declaration of Conformity We Name : Fuji Photo Film ( Europe ) G.m.b.H. Address : Heesenstrasse 31 40549 Dusseldorf, Germany declare that the product Product Name : FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA FinePix6900 ZOOM Manufacture ’ s Name : Fuji Photo Film Co.
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