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BL01263-200

DIGITAL CAMERA

Before You Begin

FINEPIX F550EXR

First Steps
FINEPIX F500EXR
Basic Photography and Playback
Owner's Manual
More on Photography
Thank you for your purchase of this product. This manual
More on Playback
describes how to use your FUJIFILM digital camera and
the supplied software. Be sure that you have read and un-
Movies
derstood its contents and the warnings in "For Your Safety"
(P ii) before using the camera.
Connections
Menus
Technical Notes
Troubleshooting
For information on related products, visit our website at
Appendix
http://www.fujifilm.com/products/digital_cameras/index.html

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  • Page 1: Finepix F550Exr

    More on Photography Thank you for your purchase of this product. This manual More on Playback describes how to use your FUJIFILM digital camera and the supplied software. Be sure that you have read and un- Movies derstood its contents and the warnings in “For Your Safety”...

  • Page 2: For Your Safety

    For Your Safety For Your Safety • Read Instructions: All the safety and operat- ing 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 ap- pliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
  • Page 3 Antennas 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 built- up static charges. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No.

  • Page 4: Safety Notes

    These actions could damage the cord and cause a fi re or electric shock. If the cord is damaged, contact your FUJIFILM dealer. Do not place the camera on an unstable surface. This can cause the camera to fall or tip over and cause injury.
  • Page 5 Request regular internal testing and cleaning for your camera. Build-up of dust in your camera can cause a fi re or electric shock. Contact your FUJIFILM dealer to request internal clean- ing every two years. Please note that this service is not free of charge.
  • Page 6 For Your Safety The Battery and Power Supply Note: Check the type of battery used in your camera and read the appropriate sections. The following describes the proper use of batteries and how to prolong their life. Incor- rect use can shorten battery life or cause leak- age, overheating, fi...
  • Page 7 AC Power Adapters (Available Separately) AC Power Adapters (Available Separately) This section applies to all camera models. Use only FUJIFILM AC power adapters desig- nated for use with this camera. Other adapt- ers could damage the camera. • The AC power adapter is for indoor use only.
  • Page 8 LCD monitor to en- sure that the camera is functioning normally. FUJIFILM Corporation can not accept liability for damages or lost profi ts incurred as a result of product malfunction.
  • Page 9 Multi-disc sets may only be transferred or sold as a complete set as provided by FUJIFILM Corporation and not as a subset thereof.
  • Page 10 For Your Safety Governing Law. The above terms and conditions shall be governed by the laws of the State of Illinois, Netherlands, without giving eff ect to (i) its confl ict of laws provisions, or (ii) the United Nations Convention for Contracts for the International Sale of Goods, which is explicitly ex- cluded.

  • Page 11: About This Manual

    SDXC memory cards (P 12), referred to in this manual as “memory cards. ” FinePix F550EXR FinePix F550EXR  40  40  61  61  23  23  45  45  46  46  47  47  47  47 Not available Not available FinePix F500EXR FinePix F500EXR Not available Not available  45  45...
  • Page 12 About This Manual Before using the camera, read this manual and the warnings in “For Your Safe- ty” (P ii). For information on specifi c topics, consult the sources below. Table of Contents Table of Contents ..P The “Table of Contents” gives an overview of the entire manual.

  • Page 13: Frequently-Used Buttons

    Frequently-Used Buttons Frequently-Used Buttons ■ ■ Turning the Camera on in Playback Mode 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. ■...

  • Page 14: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Table of Contents For Your Safety ...ii IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...ii Safety Notes ...iv About This Manual ...xi Frequently-Used Buttons ...xiii Before You Begin Before You Begin Symbols and Conventions ...1 Supplied Accessories ...1 Parts of the Camera ...2 Camera Displays ...4 Shooting ...4 Playback ...5...
  • Page 15 Focus Lock ...33 d Exposure Compensation ...35 F Macro Mode (Close-ups) ...36 N Using the Flash (Super-Intelligent Flash) ...37 h Using the Self-Timer ...39 Recording GPS Data with Pictures (F550EXR Only) ...40 b Intelligent Face Detection ...43 R Continuous Shooting ...44 I TOP n ...44 L FINAL n (F500EXR Only) ...45 P BEST FRAME CAPTURE (F550EXR Only) ...45...
  • Page 16 Table of Contents Menus Menus Using the Menus: Shooting Mode ...78 Using the F-Mode Menu ...78 F-Mode Menu Options ...79 N ISO...79 O IMAGE SIZE ...80 R CONTINUOUS ...81 R LOCATION SEARCH (F550EXR Only) ...81 Z ADVANCED ANTI BLUR (F550EXR Only) ...81 P FILM SIMULATION ...81 Using the Shooting Menu...82 Shooting Menu Options ...82 A E MODE ...82...
  • Page 17 The Setup Menu ...97 Using the Setup Menu ...97 Setup Menu Options ...98 F DATE/TIME ...98 N TIME DIFFERENCE ...98 L a ...98 o SILENT MODE ...98 R RESET ...99 K FORMAT ...99 R LOCATION SEARCH (F550EXR Only) ...99 R LOCATION INFO (F550EXR Only) ...99 R TRACKING DATA (F550EXR Only) ...100 R km/mile (F550EXR Only) ...100 A IMAGE DISP.
  • Page 18 Water and Sand...108 Condensation ...108 Cleaning ...109 Traveling ...109 xviii Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Problems and Solutions ...110 Warning Messages and Displays ...116 Appendix Appendix Tips and Tricks...120 Internal Memory/Memory Card Capacity ...123 FinePix F550EXR ...123 FinePix F500EXR ...124 Specifi cations ...125...

  • Page 19: Before You Begin Symbols And Conventions

    Before You Begin Before You Begin Symbols and Conventions 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.

  • Page 20: Parts Of The Camera

    Parts of the Camera Parts of the Camera For more information, refer to the page listed to the right of each item. F550EXR Selector button Move cursor up d (exposure compensation) button (P 35) (delete) button (P xiii) Move cursor left (macro) button (P 36) Command dial Note: Unless otherwise noted,...
  • Page 21 Shutter button ... 19 button ... 14 ON/OFF Flash ... 37 Lens and lens cover AF-assist illuminator ... 103 Self-timer lamp ... 39 Microphone (R) ...62, 95 Microphone (L) ...62, 95 Zoom control ...18, 54 Built-in GPS antenna (F550EXR only) ... 40 LCD monitor ...

  • Page 22: Camera Displays

    Parts of the Camera Camera Displays Camera Displays The following types of indicator may be displayed during shooting and play- back. Indicators vary with camera settings. ■ Shooting 12 / 31 / 2050 12 / 31 / 2050 10 : 00 AM 10 : 00 AM -1 -1 F3.5...

  • Page 23: Playback

    ■ Playback YouTube 12 / 31 / 2050 12 / 31 / 2050 10 : 00 AM 10 : 00 AM -1 -1 1 / 250 1 / 250 F3.5 F3.5 Playback mode indicator...21, 53 Intelligent Face Detection indicator ...43, 92 Red-eye removal indicator ...
  • Page 24 Parts of the Camera Hiding and Viewing Indicators Hiding and Viewing Indicators Press DISP/BACK to cycle through shooting and playback indicators as follows: • Shooting: Indicators displayed/indicators hidden/best framing/HD framing/histo- gram (F550EXR only) • Playback: Indicators displayed/indicators hidden/I favorites (P 53)/photo info (F550EXR only;...

  • Page 25: First Steps Charging The Battery

    First Steps First Steps Charging the Battery Charging the Battery The battery is not charged at shipment. Charge the battery before use. Place the battery in the supplied battery charger. Insert the battery in the orientation indicated by the DFC labels. The camera uses an NP-50 recharge- able battery.
  • Page 26 Charging the Battery Charge the battery. Remove the battery when charging is complete. See the specifi cations (P 128) for charging times (note that charging times increase at low tem- peratures). Q Unplug the charger when it is not in use. First Steps...

  • Page 27: Inserting The Battery And A Memory Card

    Inserting the Battery and a Memory Card Inserting the Battery and a Memory Card Although the camera can store pictures in internal memory, optional SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards (sold separately) can be used to store addi- tional pictures. After charging the battery, insert the battery and memory card as described below.
  • Page 28 Inserting the Battery and a Memory Card 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.
  • Page 29 R R Using an AC Power Adapter Using an AC Power Adapter • The camera can be powered by an optional AC power adapter and DC coupler (sold separately). See the manuals provided with the AC power adapter and DC coupler for details.

  • Page 30: Compatible Memory Cards

    Inserting the Battery and a Memory Card ■ Compatible Memory Cards FUJIFILM and SanDisk SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards have been ap- proved for use in the camera. A complete list of approved memory cards is available at http://www.fujifilm.com/support/digital_cameras/compatibility/.
  • Page 31 • The data in internal memory may be erased or corrupted when the camera is re- paired. Please note that the repairer will be able to view pictures in internal memory. • Formatting a memory card or internal memory in the camera creates a folder in which pictures are stored.

  • Page 32: Turning The Camera On And Off

    Turning the Camera on and Off Turning the Camera on and Off Shooting Mode Shooting Mode Press the ON/OFF button to turn the camera on. The lens will extend and the fl ash will pop up. Press ON/OFF again to turn the camera off .
  • Page 33 Turning the Camera on and Off Q Forcibly obstructing the lens or fl ash could cause damage or product malfunction. Q Fingerprints and other marks on the lens can aff ect pictures. Keep the lens clean. Q The button does not completely end the supply of power to the camera. ON/OFF R R Auto Power Off Auto Power Off...

  • Page 34: Basic Setup

    Basic Setup Basic Setup A language-selection dialog is displayed the fi rst 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;...

  • Page 35: Basic Photography And Playback

    Basic Photography and Playback Basic Photography and Playback Taking Pictures in R R ( (E Taking Pictures in This section describes how to take pictures in R (E AUTO) mode. Select mode. Turn the camera on and rotate the mode dial to O. The R display will appear in the LCD monitor.
  • Page 36 Taking Pictures in R (E AUTO) Mode Frame the picture. Use the zoom control to frame the picture in the display. Zoom indicator Zoom out Holding the Camera Holding the Camera Hold the camera steady with both hands and brace your elbows against your sides.
  • Page 37 Focus. Press the shutter button halfway to focus. R The lens may make a noise when the camera focuses; this is normal. If the subject is poorly lit, the AF-assist illuminator may light; see “C AF ILLUMINATOR” (P 103) for information on disabling the illuminator. If the camera is able to focus, it will beep twice and the indicator lamp will glow green.
  • Page 38 Taking Pictures in R (E AUTO) Mode Shoot. Smoothly press the shutter button the rest of the way down to take the picture. R If the subject is poorly lit, the fl ash may fi re when the pic- ture is taken. For information on using the fl ash when lighting is poor, see “N Using the Flash (Super-Intelligent Flash)”...

  • Page 39: Viewing Pictures

    Viewing Pictures Viewing Pictures Pictures can be viewed in the LCD monitor. When taking important photo- graphs, take a test shot and check the results. Press the a button. The most recent picture will be displayed. View additional pictures. Press the selector right to view pictures in the order recorded, left to view pictures in reverse order.

  • Page 40: More On Photography Shooting Mode

    More on Photography More on Photography Shooting Mode Shooting Mode Choose a shooting mode according to the scene or type of subject. To select a shooting mode, align the mode icon with the mark next to the mode dial. O: Improve clarity, reduce noise, increase dynamic range, or let the camera automatically adjust settings to suit the scene...

  • Page 41: O (E Auto/ E Priority)

    O ( (E E AUTO/ AUTO/ E E Priority) Optimize settings for your current subject or improve clarity, reduce noise, or enhance dynamic range. Rotate the mode dial to O and choose one of the following E modes in the shooting menu.

  • Page 42: E Priority

    Shooting Mode ■ E Priority Choose from the following options: • S (RESOLUTION PRIORITY): Choose for crisp, clear shots. • T (HIGH ISO & LOW NOISE): Reduce noise in pictures taken at high sensitivities. • U (D-RANGE PRIORITY): Increase the amount of detail visible in highlights. DYNAMIC RANGE (P 83) can be set to M (1600%) and (800%).

  • Page 43: Adv. Advanced

    Adv. Adv. ADVANCED ADVANCED This mode combines “point-and-shoot” simplicity with sophisti- cated photographic techniques. The A Adv. MODE option in the shooting menu can be used to choose from the following ad- vanced modes: ■ r MOTION PANORAMA 360 Follow an on-screen guide to take photos that will au- tomatically be joined to form a panorama.
  • Page 44 Shooting Mode Pan the camera in the direction shown by the arrow. Shooting ends automatically when the progress bar is full and the panorama is complete. R Shooting ends if the shutter button is pressed all the way down during shooting. No panorama will be recorded if the shutter button is pressed before the camera has been panned through 120 °.

  • Page 45: Pro Focus

    ■ i PRO FOCUS The camera takes up to three shots each time the shutter button is pressed, softening the background to emphasize the main subject. The amount of softening can be adjust- ed before shooting by pressing the selector left or right. Use for portraits or photos of fl owers similar to those pro- duced by SLR cameras.

  • Page 46: Pro Low-Light

    Shooting Mode ■ j PRO LOW-LIGHT Each time the shutter button is pressed, the camera makes four exposures and combines them into a single photo- graph. Use to reduce noise and blur when photographing poorly lit subjects or static subjects at high zoom ratios. R A single combined photograph may not be created with some scenes or if the subject or camera moves during shooting.

  • Page 47: Sp Scene Position

    SP SCENE POSITION SCENE POSITION The camera off ers a choice of “scenes, ” each adapted to particular shooting conditions or a specifi c type of subject. Use the A SCENE POSITION option in the shooting menu to choose the scene as- signed to the SP position on the mode dial.
  • Page 48 Shooting Mode Scene Scene V V FLOWER FLOWER Choose for vivid close-ups of fl owers. W TEXT Take clear pictures of text or drawings in print. TEXT DOG/ DOG/ The camera focuses on the faces of dogs or cats that are facing the camera, and the self-timer menu off ers a n AUTO RELEASE option that releases the shutter auto- matically when a pet is detected (P 39).

  • Page 49: M Manual

    M MANUAL MANUAL In this mode, you control both shutter speed and aperture. Press the selector up (d) to highlight shutter speed or aperture and use the command dial to adjust the high- lighted item. If desired, exposure can be altered from the value selected by the camera.

  • Page 50: S Shutter Priority Ae

    Shooting Mode S SHUTTER PRIORITY AE SHUTTER PRIORITY AE You choose the shutter speed using the command dial, while the camera adjusts aperture for optimal exposure. Q If the correct exposure can not be achieved at the selected shutter speed, aperture will be displayed in red. Adjust shut- ter speed until the correct exposure is achieved.

  • Page 51: Focus Lock

    Focus Lock Focus Lock To compose photographs with off -center subjects: Focus: Position the subject in the focus frame ( 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).
  • Page 52 Focus Lock Autofocus 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. •...

  • Page 53: Exposure Compensation

    d Exposure Compensation 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 or use the command dial to choose an exposure compen- sation value and then press MENU/OK. Choose positive (+) values to increase exposure Choose negative (–) values...

  • Page 54: F Macro Mode (Close-Ups)

    F Macro Mode (Close-ups) Macro Mode (Close-ups) For close-ups, press the selector left (F) and select F. When macro mode is in eff ect, the camera focuses on subjects near the center of the frame. Use the zoom control to compose pictures (P 18). To exit macro mode, press the selector left (F) and select OFF.

  • Page 55: N Using The Flash (Super-Intelligent Flash)

    N Using the Flash (Super-Intelligent Flash) Using the Flash (Super-Intelligent Flash) When the fl ash is used, the camera’s Super-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 eff ects of ambient background lighting, even in dimly-lit indoor scenes.
  • Page 56 N Using the Flash (Super-Intelligent Flash) Turning the Flash Off Turning the Flash Off Lower the fl ash where fl ash photography is prohibited or to capture natural lighting under dim light. A tripod can be used to prevent blurring when lighting is poor. R If the fl ash will fi re, p will be displayed when the shutter button is pressed halfway.

  • Page 57: Using The Self-Timer

    h Using the Self-Timer Using the Self-Timer To use the self-timer, press the selector down (h) and choose from the following options: Option Option (OFF) Self-timer off . The shutter is released automatically when the camera detects a human portrait (AUTO RELEASE) subject facing the camera.

  • Page 58: Recording Gps Data With Pictures (F550Exr Only)

    Recording GPS Data with Pictures (F550EXR Only) Recording GPS Data with Pictures (F550EXR Only) To record GPS data with new pictures, press the F but- ton and select one of the following options for R LO- CATION SEARCH in the F-mode menu (P 81). •...
  • Page 59 Q Using GPS increases the drain on the battery, causing battery performance to drop at low temperatures. Q The receiver may have an error of a few hundred meters (yards). Q The camera may be unable to receive GPS data in some locations. If possible, choose an outdoor location with few obstructions when turning the camera on.
  • Page 60 Recording GPS Data with Pictures (F550EXR Only) The camera may be unable to receive GPS data if the antenna ( when underground, underwater, under a bridge or overpass, inside a vehicle, build- ing, tunnel, or metal briefcase, between tall buildings, or in the vicinity of cell phones or other devices that broadcast in the 1.5 GHz band.

  • Page 61: Intelligent Face Detection

    b Intelligent Face Detection 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 dis- play the shooting menu and select ON for b FACE DETECTION.

  • Page 62: R Continuous Shooting

    R Continuous Shooting Continuous Shooting To capture motion in a series of pictures, press MENU/OK, select R CONTINUOUS in the shooting menu(P 85), and choose from the options listed in this section. R The fl ash turns off automatically. The previously selected fl ash mode is restored when OFF is selected for R CONTINUOUS.

  • Page 63: L Final N (F500Exr Only)

    ■ L FINAL n (F500EXR Only) The camera takes up to 40 pictures, but only the last shots are recorded. The number of shots recorded can be selected by press- ing the selector right while the camera is in shooting mode. R Only one photo is taken if the self-timer is used.

  • Page 64: O Ae Bkt (F550Exr Only)

    R Continuous Shooting Press DISP/BACK to return to shooting mode. Take photographs. The camera begins re- cording while the shutter button is pressed halfway, and completes the burst when the shutter button is pressed all the way down. The illustration shows a burst of eight shots, three before the shutter button is pressed and four after.

  • Page 65: Film Simulation Bkt (F550Exr Only)

    R Continuous Shooting ■ X FILM SIMULATION BKT (F550EXR Only) Each time the shutter button is pressed, the camera takes three shots at dif- ferent P FILM SIMULATION settings (P 81): c PROVIA/STANDARD for the fi rst, d Velvia/VIVID for the second, and e ASTIA/SOFT for the third. ■...
  • Page 66 R Continuous Shooting  RAW  RAW The number of pictures that can be recorded in a single burst varies with the option selected for  RAW in the setup menu.  CONTINUOUS  CONTINUOUS  TOP n n  TOP  BEST FRAME CAPTURE  BEST FRAME CAPTURE  AE BKT  AE BKT  FILM SIMULATION BKT...

  • Page 67: Face Recognition

    n Face Recognition Face Recognition The camera can store information on the face and personal details (name, relationship, and birth date) of portrait sub- jects and assign these subjects priority for Intelligent Face Detection or display their names and other information during playback.
  • Page 68 n Face Recognition Enter face recognition data Press MENU/OK to display face recognition data and enter the following in- formation: • NAME: Enter a name of up to 14 characters and press MENU/OK. • BIRTHDAY: Enter the subject’s date of birth and press MENU/OK. •...

  • Page 69: Viewing, Editing, And Deleting Existing Data

    Viewing, Editing, and Deleting Existing Data Viewing, Editing, and Deleting Existing Data Follow the steps below to view, edit, or delete face recognition data. Select VIEW & EDIT for n FACE RECOGNITION. Select a face. View or edit face recognition data. The name, category, or birth date can be edited as described in Step 3 of “Adding New Faces”...
  • Page 70 n Face Recognition Face Recognition Face Recognition The camera can store up to eight faces. If you attempt to add a ninth face, a confi r- mation dialog will be displayed; use VIEW & EDIT to make room for new faces by deleting existing data.

  • Page 71: More On Playback Playback Options

    More on Playback More on Playback Playback Options Playback Options To view the most recent picture in the LCD monitor, press the a button. 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.

  • Page 72: Playback Zoom

    Playback Options Playback Zoom Playback Zoom Select i to zoom in on pictures displayed in single-frame playback; select j 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. Press DISP/BACK to exit zoom.

  • Page 73: Multi-Frame Playback

    Multi-Frame Playback Multi-Frame Playback Selecting j when a picture is shown full-frame in the LCD monitor displays the current image with previous and following images in the background. Select j to increase the number of images displayed to two, nine, or one hundred, i to view fewer images.

  • Page 74: A Deleting Pictures

    A Deleting Pictures Deleting Pictures To delete individual pictures, multiple selected pictures, or all pictures, press MENU/OK, select A ERASE (P 90), and choose from the options be- low. Note that deleted pictures can not be recov- ered. Copy important pictures to a computer or other storage device before proceeding.

  • Page 75: Image Search

    b Image Search Image Search Search for pictures. Select b IMAGE SEARCH in the playback menu (P 90), highlight one of the following search criteria, and press MENU/OK: • BY DATE: Search by date. • BY GPS LOCATION NAME (F550EXR Only): Search by location name (location names that do not begin with a letter from A to Z are listed in the search conditions under “#”).

  • Page 76: Photobook Assist

    m PhotoBook Assist PhotoBook Assist Create books from your favorite photos. Creating a PhotoBook Creating a PhotoBook Select NEW BOOK for m PHOTOBOOK ASSIST in the playback menu (P 88) and choose from the following options: • SELECT FROM ALL: Choose from all available pictures. •...

  • Page 77: Viewing Photobooks

    Viewing Photobooks 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 Editing and Deleting Photobooks Display the photobook and press MENU/OK. The following options will be dis- played;...

  • Page 78: Viewing Panoramas

    Viewing Panoramas 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 or from bottom to top. To pause playback, press the selector down; press the selector down again to resume.

  • Page 79: Viewing Photo Information (F550Exr Only)

    Viewing Photo Information (F550EXR Only) Viewing Photo Information (F550EXR Only) Photo information can be viewed by pressing DISP/BACK to cycle through indi- cators ( 6) until the following display appears: 100-0001 4:3 N ISO 400 1/250 F4.5 : OFF 12/31/2050 10 : 00 AM Histograms Histograms...

  • Page 80: Movies

    Movies Movies Recording Movies Recording Movies Press F to shoot a movie. During recording, the following indica- tors will be displayed and sound will be recorded via the built-in microphone (be careful not to cover the microphone during re- cording). To end recording, press the F button again.

  • Page 81: Movie Frame Size

    Taking Photographs During Recording Taking Photographs During Recording Press the shutter button to take a photograph during recording. R R If If is selected for is selected for     IMAGE SIZE IMAGE SIZE, the picture will be recorded at size R R The photo is saved separately from the movie and does not appear as part of the movie.

  • Page 82: Viewing Movies

    Viewing Movies Viewing Movies During playback, movies are displayed in the LCD monitor as shown at right. The following operations can be per- formed while a movie is displayed: Option Option Press the selector down to start playback. Press again to Start/pause Start/pause pause.

  • Page 83: Connections Viewing Pictures On Tv

    Connections Connections Viewing Pictures on TV Viewing Pictures on TV Connect the camera to a TV to show pictures to a group. Turn the camera off . Connect the supplied A/V cable as shown below. Insert into USB multi-connector R Image quality drops during movie playback. Connect yellow plug to video-in jack Connect white plug to audio-in jack...
  • Page 84 Viewing Pictures on TV Connecting the Camera to High Defi nition (HD) TVs Connecting the Camera to High Defi nition (HD) TVs An HDMI cable (available from third-party suppliers) can be used to connect the camera to High Defi nition (HD) devices (playback only). The USB and A/V cables can not be used while an HDMI cable is connected.

  • Page 85: Printing Pictures Via Usb

    Printing Pictures via USB 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 fi rst being copied to a computer. Note that depending on the printer, not all the functions described below may be supported.
  • Page 86 Printing Pictures via USB 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.

  • Page 87: Printing The Dpof Print Order

    Printing the DPOF Print Order 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 106) or de- vices that support DPOF. DPOF DPOF DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a standard that allows pictures to be printed from “print orders”...
  • Page 88 Printing Pictures via USB 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. Repeat Steps 4 – 5 to complete the print order and press MENU/OK when settings are complete.

  • Page 89: Viewing Pictures On A Computer

    Viewing Pictures on a Computer 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 until installation is complete.
  • Page 90 Viewing Pictures on a Computer Exit any applications that may be running and insert the installer CD in a CD-ROM drive. Windows 7/Windows Vista 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;...

  • Page 91: Macintosh: Installing Finepixviewer

    Macintosh: Installing FinePixViewer Confi rm that the computer meets the following system requirements: PowerPC or Intel (Core 2 Duo or better) Pre-installed copies of Mac OS X version 10.3.9–10.6 (visit http://www.fujifilm. OS OS com/support/digital_cameras/compatibility/ for more information) 256 MB or more (1 GB or more)
  • Page 92 Viewing Pictures on a Computer 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 sun- light in case you need to re-install the software.

  • Page 93: Connecting The Camera

    Connecting the Camera Connecting the Camera 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 fi rst time. Q Loss of power during transfer could result in loss of data or damage to internal memory or the memory card.
  • Page 94 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.
  • Page 95 Disconnecting the Camera Disconnecting the Camera After confi rming that the indicator lamp is out, turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable. Uninstalling the Supplied Software Uninstalling the Supplied Software Only uninstall the supplied software when it is no longer required or before begin- ning reinstallation.

  • Page 96: Using The Menus: Shooting Mode

    Menus Menus Using the Menus: Shooting Mode Using the Menus: Shooting Mode Use the F-mode and shooting menus to adjust shooting settings. The op- tions available vary with the shooting mode selected. Using the F F -Mode Menu Using the -Mode Menu To display F-mode menu shooting options, press the F button in shooting mode.

  • Page 97: F-Mode Menu Options

    F -Mode Menu Options -Mode Menu Options N ISO  ISO Control the camera’s sensitivity to light. Higher values can reduce blur; note, however, that mot- tling may appear in pictures taken at high sensitivities. Bright Bright Less noticeable Less noticeable Option Option AUTO AUTO...

  • Page 98: O Image Size

    Using the Menus: Shooting Mode O IMAGE SIZE  IMAGE SIZE Choose the image size and aspect ratio at which pictures are record- ed. 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.

  • Page 99: R Continuous

    R CONTINUOUS  CONTINUOUS Capture motion in a series of pictures ( Capture motion in a series of pictures (P or or L L , , I I , and , and OFF OFF (F500EXR). (F500EXR). R  LOCATION SEARCH (F550EXR Only)  LOCATION SEARCH (F550EXR Only) Turn the GPS receiver on or off (P Turn the GPS receiver on or off ( Z ADVANCED ANTI BLUR (F550EXR Only)

  • Page 100: Using The Shooting Menu

    Using the Menus: Shooting Mode Using the Shooting Menu 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.

  • Page 101: U Dynamic Range

    U DYNAMIC RANGE DYNAMIC RANGE Control contrast. Higher values are recommended for scenes that include both sunlight and deep shade or for increased contrast with such subjects as sunlight on water, brightly-lit autumn leaves, portraits taken against a blue sky, and white objects or people wearing white; note, how- ever, that mottling may appear in pictures taken at higher values.

  • Page 102: D White Balance

    Using the Menus: Shooting Mode D WHITE BALANCE WHITE BALANCE If AUTO does not produce natural colors (for example, when taking close-ups), select h and measure a value for white balance or choose the option that matches the light source. Option Option AUTO...

  • Page 103: R Continuous

    R CONTINUOUS  CONTINUOUS Capture motion in a series of pictures ( Capture motion in a series of pictures (P or or L L , , I I , and , and OFF OFF (F500EXR). (F500EXR). Z ADVANCED ANTI BLUR (F550EXR Only)  ADVANCED ANTI BLUR (F550EXR Only) Select ON to enable advanced anti blur in R mode (P 23).

  • Page 104: F Af Mode

    Using the Menus: Shooting Mode F AF MODE AF MODE This option controls how the camera selects the focus area for photographs. Regardless of the option selected, the camera will focus on the subject in the center of the frame when macro mode is on.

  • Page 105: F Movie Af Mode

    F MOVIE AF MODE  MOVIE AF MODE This option controls how the camera selects the focus area for movies. Option Option r CENTER The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. The camera continuously adjusts focus to refl ect changes in the distance to u CONTINUOUS the subject in the focus frame.

  • Page 106: Using The Menus: Playback Mode

    Using the Menus: Playback Mode Using the Menus: Playback Mode The F-mode and playback menus are used to manage the pictures in inter- nal memory or on the memory card. Using the F F -Mode Menu Using the -Mode Menu To display F-mode menu playback options, press the F button in playback mode.

  • Page 107: R Location Search (F550Exr Only)

    R  LOCATION SEARCH (F550EXR Only)  LOCATION SEARCH (F550EXR Only) Turn the GPS receiver on or off (P Turn the GPS receiver on or off ( I SLIDE SHOW 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.

  • Page 108: Using The Playback Menu

    Using the Menus: Playback Mode Using the Playback Menu 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.

  • Page 109: Mark For Upload To

    j MARK FOR UPLOAD TO MARK FOR UPLOAD TO Select pictures for upload to YouTube or Facebook using MyFinePix Studio (Windows only). ■ Selecting Pictures for Upload Select YouTube to choose movies for upload to YouTube, FACEBOOK to choose photos and movies for upload to Facebook.

  • Page 110: Bred Eye Removal

    Using the Menus: Playback Mode B RED EYE REMOVAL RED EYE REMOVAL If the current picture is marked with a g icon to indicate that it was taken with Intelligent Face Detection, this option can be used to remove red-eye. The camera will analyze the image; if red- eye is detected, the image will be processed to create a copy with reduced red-eye.

  • Page 111: G Crop

    G CROP CROP Create a cropped copy of the current picture. Display the desired picture. Select G CROP in the playback menu. Use the zoom control to zoom in and out and use the selector to scroll the picture until the desired portion is displayed.

  • Page 112: C Image Rotate

    Using the Menus: Playback Mode C IMAGE ROTATE IMAGE ROTATE Rotate pictures taken in tall orientation so that they are displayed in tall orientation in the LCD monitor. Display the desired picture. Select C IMAGE ROTATE in the playback menu. Press the selector down to rotate the picture 90 °...

  • Page 113: F Voice Memo

    F VOICE MEMO VOICE MEMO Add a voice memo to the current photograph. Holding the camera at a distance of about 20 cm, face the microphone and press MENU/OK to begin recording. Press MENU/OK again to end record- ing (recording ends automatically after 30 seconds). R R Voice memos can not be added to movies or protected pictures.

  • Page 114: J Disp Aspect

    Using the Menus: Playback Mode J DISP ASPECT DISP ASPECT Choose how High Defi nition (HD) devices display pictures with an aspect ratio of 4 : 3 (this option is available only when an HDMI cable is connected). Select 16 : 9 to display the image so that it fi lls the screen with its top and bottom cropped out, 4 : 3 to display the entire image with black bands at either side.

  • Page 115: The Setup Menu

    The Setup Menu The Setup Menu Using the Setup Menu Using the Setup Menu 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.

  • Page 116: Setup Menu Options

    The Setup Menu Setup Menu Options Setup Menu Options F DATE/TIME DATE/TIME Set the camera clock (P 16). N TIME DIFFERENCE TIME DIFFERENCE Switch the camera clock instantly from your home time zone to the local time at your destina- tion when traveling.

  • Page 117: R Reset

    R RESET RESET Reset all settings except F DATE/TIME, N TIME DIFFERENCE, O BACKGROUND COLOR, and Q VIDEO SYSTEM to default values. Highlight R RESET and press the selector right to display a confi rmation dialog. Highlight OK and press MENU/OK. K FORMAT FORMAT If a memory card is inserted in the camera, this option will format the memory card.

  • Page 118: R Tracking Data (F550Exr Only)

    The Setup Menu R TRACKING DATA (F550EXR Only) TRACKING DATA (F550EXR Only) Select ON to record GPS data to a log fi le on the memory card (P 40; be sure the clock is set to the correct time and date as described on page 16). A new log fi le is created when ON is selected and once every 24 hours thereafter.

  • Page 119: Bframe No

    B FRAME NO. FRAME NO. New pictures are stored in image fi les named using a four-digit fi le num- ber assigned by adding one to the last fi le number used. The fi le num- ber is displayed during playback as shown at right. B FRAME NO. con- trols whether fi le numbering is reset to 0001 when a new memory card is inserted or the current memory card or internal memory is formatted.

  • Page 120: Shutter Sound

    The Setup Menu e SHUTTER SOUND SHUTTER SOUND Choose the sound made by the shutter. I PLAYBACK VOLUME PLAYBACK VOLUME Adjust the volume for movie and voice memo playback. J LCD BRIGHTNESS LCD BRIGHTNESS Control the brightness of the display. M AUTO POWER OFF AUTO POWER OFF Choose the length of time before the camera turns off automatically when no operations are...

  • Page 121: D Digital Zoom

    D DIGITAL ZOOM DIGITAL ZOOM If ON is selected, selecting i at the maximum optical zoom position will trigger digital zoom, further magnifying the image. The Zoom Indicator The Zoom Indicator DIGITAL ZOOM DIGITAL ZOOM on DIGITAL ZOOM off DIGITAL ZOOM R R Digital zoom may end when another mode is selected.

  • Page 122: Save Org Image

    The Setup Menu t SAVE ORG IMAGE SAVE ORG IMAGE Choose ON to save unprocessed copies of pictures taken using B RED EYE REMOVAL, j PRO LOW-LIGHT MODE, or i PRO FOCUS MODE. m AUTOROTATE PB AUTOROTATE PB Choose ON to automatically rotate “tall” (portrait-orientation) pictures during playback. O BACKGROUND COLOR BACKGROUND COLOR Choose a color scheme.

  • Page 123: S Power Management

    S POWER MANAGEMENT POWER MANAGEMENT Optimize camera performance for increased battery life or display quality. Option Option Reduces LCD monitor refresh rate. If no operations are performed for 10 s, the n POWER SAVE POWER SAVE LCD monitor will dim to save power. Select this option to save power. Choose this option for a brighter, higher quality display.

  • Page 124: Technical Notes Optional Accessories

    Technical Notes Technical Notes Optional Accessories Optional Accessories The camera supports a wide range of accessories from FUJIFILM and other manufacturers. ■ ■ Printing Printing USB cable (supplied) PictBridge-compatible printer Printer ■ ■ Computer Related Computer Related USB cable (supplied)

  • Page 125: Accessories From Fujifilm

    Accessories from FUJIFILM Accessories from FUJIFILM The following optional accessories are available from FUJIFILM. For the lat- est information on the accessories available in your region, check with your local FUJIFILM representative or visit http://www.fujifilm.com/products/digital_ cameras/index.html. Rechargeable Rechargeable NP-50: Additional large-capacity NP-50 rechargeable bat-...

  • Page 126: Caring For The Camera

    Caring for the Camera Caring for the Camera To ensure continued enjoyment of the product, observe the following pre- cautions. Storage and Use Storage and Use If the camera will not be used for an extended period, remove the battery and memory card.

  • Page 127: Cleaning

    Any remaining stains can be removed by wiping gently with a piece of FUJIFILM lens-cleaning paper to which a small amount of lens- cleaning fl uid has been applied. Care should be taken to avoid scratching the lens or LCD monitor.

  • Page 128: Troubleshooting Problems And Solutions

    Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Problems and Solutions Problems and Solutions Power and Battery Problem Problem • • The battery is exhausted The battery is exhausted: Charge the battery or insert a fully-charged spare battery ( • • The battery is inserted incorrectly The battery is inserted incorrectly: Reinsert in the correct orientation ( The camera does not The camera does not...

  • Page 129: Troubleshooting

    Purchase a new battery. If the battery still fails to charge, contact your FUJIFILM dealer. life. Purchase a new battery. If the battery still fails to charge, contact your FUJIFILM dealer.

  • Page 130: R Location Search

    Problems and Solutions Problem Problem The LCD monitor goes The LCD monitor goes The LCD monitor may darken while the fl ash charges. Wait for the fl ash to charge (P The LCD monitor may darken while the fl ash charges. Wait for the fl ash to charge ( dark after shooting.
  • Page 131 Problem Problem Wrong subject is Wrong subject is The selected subject is closer to the center of the frame than the main subject. Recompose the The selected subject is closer to the center of the frame than the main subject. Recompose the selected.
  • Page 132 Problems and Solutions Problem Problem Power was interrupted during shooting. Before connecting the AC power adapter or DC coupler, Power was interrupted during shooting. Before connecting the AC power adapter or DC coupler, Pictures are not recorded. Pictures are not recorded. turn the camera off .

  • Page 133: Video System

    Remove and reinsert the battery (P function as expected. function as expected. coupler. If the problem persists, contact your FUJIFILM dealer. coupler. If the problem persists, contact your FUJIFILM dealer. I want to use an AC power I want to use an AC power Check the label on the AC power adapter.

  • Page 134: Warning Messages And Displays

    TURN OFF THE CAMERA TURN OFF THE CAMERA taking care not to touch the lens. If the message persists, contact a FUJIFILM dealer. taking care not to touch the lens. If the message persists, contact a FUJIFILM dealer. AND TURN ON AGAIN AND TURN ON AGAIN •...

  • Page 135: Warning Messages And Displays

    • • Memory card error or connection error Memory card error or connection error: Reinsert the card or turn the camera off and then on again. If the message persists, contact a FUJIFILM dealer. on again. If the message persists, contact a FUJIFILM dealer.
  • Page 136 Warning Messages and Displays Warning Warning The camera has run out of frame numbers (current frame number is 999-9999). Format the The camera has run out of frame numbers (current frame number is 999-9999). Format the FRAME NO. FULL FRAME NO. FULL memory card and select RENEW memory card and select bering to 100-0001, then select CONTINUOUS...
  • Page 137 ERROR • • Camera malfunction Camera malfunction: Contact a FUJIFILM dealer. The DPOF print order on the current memory card contains more than 999 images. Copy the The DPOF print order on the current memory card contains more than 999 images. Copy the...

  • Page 138: Appendix

    Appendix Appendix Tips and Tricks Tips and Tricks The following tips and tricks will help you get the most from your camera. Battery Performance Battery Performance Choose the following settings for improved battery performance: • b FACE DETECTION (P 85): OFF •...
  • Page 139 Intelligent Face Detection Intelligent Face Detection When ON is selected for b FACE DETECTION (P 85), you can: • Zoom in on faces when ZOOM(CONTINUOUS) is selected for A IM- Shooting Shooting AGE DISP. (P 100). • Remove red-eye by selecting ON for B RED EYE REMOVAL (P 92). •...
  • Page 140 Tips and Tricks Pro Tips Pro Tips • To photograph backlit subjects, select p SPOT for C PHO- TOMETRY (P 85) and position your subject in the center of the frame. • To photograph subjects that are in motion, select u  CON- TINUOUS or x TRACKING for F AF MODE (P 86).

  • Page 141: Internal Memory/Memory Card Capacity

    Internal Memory/Memory Card Capacity Internal Memory/Memory Card Capacity The following table shows the recording time or number of pictures available at diff erent image sizes. All fi gures are approximate; fi le size varies with the scene recorded, producing wide variations in the number of fi les that can be stored.

  • Page 142: Finepix F500Exr

    Internal Memory/Memory Card Capacity ■ FinePix F500EXR Medium Medium Internal memory Internal memory (approx. 20 MB) (approx. 20 MB) FINE FINE O 4:3 O 16:9 16:9 P 4:3 P 16:9 16:9 Q 4:3 Q 16:9 16:9 18 18 i 1920...

  • Page 143: Specifi Cations

    Specifi cations Specifi cations System Model Model Digital Camera FinePix F550EXR/F500EXR Digital Camera FinePix F550EXR/F500EXR Eff ective pixels Eff ective pixels 16 million 16 million Image sensor Image sensor 2 2 -in., EXR CMOS with primary color fi lter -in., EXR CMOS with primary color fi lter Storage media Storage media •...
  • Page 144 Specifi cations System Sensitivity Sensitivity Standard output sensitivity equivalent to ISO 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400 Standard output sensitivity equivalent to ISO 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400 (image size or or Metering Metering 256-segment 256-segment t t hrough- Exposure control Exposure control Programmed AE;...
  • Page 145 System LCD monitor LCD monitor 3.0-in., 460k-dot color LCD monitor; frame coverage approx. 100% 3.0-in., 460k-dot color LCD monitor; frame coverage approx. 100% Movies Movies • • 1920 1920: 1,920 × 1,080 • • : 640 × 480 (VGA) : 640 × 480 •...
  • Page 146 Specifi cations Power supply/other Camera dimensions (W × H × D) Camera dimensions (W × H × D) F550EXR F550EXR 103.5 mm × 62.5 mm × 32.6 mm/4.1 in. × 2.4 in. × 1.2 in., 103.5 mm × 62.5 mm × 32.6 mm/4.1 in. × 2.4 in. × 1.2 in., excluding projections (minimum depth 22.9 mm/0.9 in.) excluding projections F500EXR...
  • Page 147 Notices • Specifi cations subject to change without notice; for the latest information, visit http:// www.fujifilm.com/products/digital_cameras/index.html. FUJIFILM shall not be held li- able for damages resulting from errors in this manual. • Although the LCD monitor is manufactured using advanced high-precision technol- ogy, small bright points and anomalous colors may appear, particularly in the vicinity of text.
  • Page 148 7-3, AKASAKA 9-CHOME, MINATO-KU, TOKYO 107-0052, JAPAN http://www.fujifilm.com/products/digital_cameras/index.html...

  • Page 149: Restrictions On Camera Settings

    Restrictions on Camera Settings Restrictions on Camera Settings The options available in each shooting mode are listed below. Shooting Mode Shooting Mode Option Option R S S T T U U ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ B OFF ✔...
  • Page 150 Restrictions on Camera Settings Shooting Mode Shooting Mode Option Option R S S T T U U ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ AUTO AUTO ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔...
  • Page 151 Shooting Mode Shooting Mode Option Option R S S T T U U i 1920 1920 h 1280 1280 k 640×480 640×480 k 320×240 320×240 k 320×112 320×112 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔...

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