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FujiFilm FinePix E500 Owner's Manual

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OWNER'S MANUAL
This manual will show you how to use your
FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA FinePix E500 / FinePix E510 correctly.
Please follow the instructions carefully.
1
Getting Ready
2
Using
the Camera
3
Advanced
Features
4
Settings
5
Software
Installation
6
Viewing Images
BL00402-200 ( 1 )

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  • Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL This manual will show you how to use your FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA FinePix E500 / FinePix E510 correctly. Please follow the instructions carefully. Getting Ready Using the Camera Advanced Features Settings Software Installation Viewing Images BL00402-200 ( 1 )

  • Page 2: Ec Declaration Of Conformity

    5. Limited Warranty. SOFTWARE RECORDED ON THE CD-ROM. BY OPENING FUJIFILM warrants to you that Media is free from any defect in material THE PACKAGE, YOU ACCEPT AND AGREE TO BE and workmanship under normal use for ninety (90) days from the date of BOUND BY THIS AGREEMENT.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Warning Displays ... 102 Power Supply and Batteries ... 98 Troubleshooting ... 104 Applicable Batteries ... 98 Specifications (FinePix E500) ... 106 Notes on the Batteries ... 98 Specifications (FinePix E510) ... 108 Explanation of Terms ... 110 Using the AA-size Ni-MH Batteries and the Rechargeable Battery NH-10 Correctly ...

  • Page 4: Accessories Included

    CD-ROM (1) Software for FinePix AX h Terminal cover (1) h Owner’s Manual (this manual) (1) h Cradle adapter for FinePix E500 / FinePix E510 (1) Use this adapter for setting camera to the optional PictureCradle CP-FXA10 (See P.94).

  • Page 5: Camera Parts And Features

    ✽ Refer to the pages in parentheses for information on Camera parts and features Mode dial Programmed Auto (P.33) Auto (P.32) Shutter-priority Auto Portrait (P.32) Aperture-priority Auto Landscape (P.32) Manual (P.36) Sports (P.32) Movie (P.64) Night scene (P.32) Shutter button Self-timer lamp (P.46) Microphone...

  • Page 6: Loading The Batteries And The Media

    Cradle can be used in combination with camera and to charge rechargeable battery NH-10 (sold separately). Use Fujifilm Battery charger (sold separately) to charge AA-size Ni-MH batteries. h See P.98, 99 for other notes on using batteries.

  • Page 7: Turning On And Off / Setting The Date And Time

    TURNING ON AND OFF / SETTING THE DATE AND TIME Press the “POWER” button to turn the camera on. When turning the camera on, the viewfinder lamp lights green. Press the “POWER” button again to turn the camera off. The lens moves when the camera is in “ Photography mode.

  • Page 8: Selecting The Language

    SELECTING THE LANGUAGE 1 Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the menu on the LCD monitor. 2 Press “d” or “c” to select “ then press “a” or “b” to select “SET-UP”. 3 Press the “MENU/OK” button. ＯＰＴＩＯＮ ＯＰＴＩＯＮ ＳＥＴ−ＵＰ ＳＥＴ−ＵＰ...

  • Page 9: Photography Mode

    BASIC OPERATION GUIDE ● Zoom button Photography: Press “ T ” to zoom in (telephoto). Press “ W ” to zoom out (wide-angle). Playback: Press “ T ” to enlarge the image. 0 Photo mode “ ” button Press “ W ” to revert to normal display. Photography: Select the quality mode, sensitivity and FinePix COLOR settings.

  • Page 10: Using Viewfinder

    ◆ ◆ Subjects not suitable for autofocus The FinePix E500 / FinePix E510 uses a high-precision autofocusing mechanism. However, it may have difficulty focusing on the following: walls or subjects dressed in the same color as h Very shiny subjects such as a mirror or car...

  • Page 11: Standard Number Of Frames Per Xd-Picture Card

    AF (Autofocus)/AE (Auto-exposure) lock On the FinePix E500 / FinePix E510, pressing the shutter button down half way locks the focus and exposure settings (AF/AE lock). To focus on a subject that is off to one side or to set the exposure before composing the final shot, lock the AF and AE settings.

  • Page 12: Best Framing

    See P.42 for information on changing the quality setting. ● If the shot goes out of focus during zooming, hold the shutter button down halfway to refocus the shot. ■ FinePix E500 h Optical zoom focal length Zoom bar display Approx. 28 mm-91 mm, max. zoom scale: 3.2×...
  • Page 13 Still images viewable on the FinePix E500 / FinePix E510 This camera will display still images recorded on the FinePix E500 / FinePix E510 or still images (excluding some uncompressed images) recorded on any FUJIFILM digital camera that supports xD- Picture Cards.

  • Page 14: Playback Mode

    ERASING IMAGES ( ERASE FRAME ) PLAYBACK MODE Set the Mode switch to “ 1 Press the “MENU/OK” button during playback to display the menu on the LCD monitor. 2 Press “d” or “c” to select “ ＥＲＡＳＥ ＥＲＡＳＥ ＡＬＬ ＦＲＡＭＥＳ ＡＬＬ ＦＲＡＭＥＳ...

  • Page 15: Focusing ( Distance )

    Advanced FOCUSING ( DISTANCE ) PHOTOGRAPHY FUNCTIONS Features The distance from the subject to the camera is referred to as the shooting distance. When the shooting distance is set correctly and the image appears sharp, the image is focused. ■ Two Focusing Methods: AF and MF. The mechanisms for focusing are AF (Autofocus) and MF (Manual focus).

  • Page 16: Taking Pictures — Selecting The Camera Settings

    Slow synchro P.39 YES YES n Red-eye reduction + Slow synchro P.39 YES YES P.41 Factory m, ,, ., / Defaults 4 N (FinePix E500) P.42, ÷ N (FinePix E510) P.66 ✽1 P.43 AUTO P.44 p-STANDARD P.46 ) Multi P.47...

  • Page 17: N Programmed Auto

    B AUTO / m PORTRAIT / PHOTOGRAPHY FUNCTIONS , LANDSCAPE / . SPORTS / / NIGHT SCENE B AUTO Set the Mode dial to “ This is the easiest mode to use and can be used for most types of shots. ●...

  • Page 18: Photography Functions

    M SHUTTER-PRIORITY AUTO PHOTOGRAPHY FUNCTIONS Set the Mode dial to “ This is an automatic mode to set the shutter speed. Use this mode to freeze a moving subject (fast shutter speed) or convey the impression of movement (slow shutter speed). Setting the shutter speed Press “a”...

  • Page 19: Macro ( Close-Up )

    > MANUAL PHOTOGRAPHY FUNCTIONS Set the Mode dial to “ Use Manual mode to set any shutter speed and aperture setting. Setting the shutter speed Press “a” or “b” to select the shutter speed. h Shutter speed setting 2 sec. to 1/2000 sec. in 1/3 EV increments Ｎ   ...

  • Page 20: B Red-Eye Reduction

    Available Photography mode: d FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY FUNCTIONS Choose from 6 flash modes according to the type of shot. Set the Mode switch to “ Set the Mode dial to “ < “ ”, “ ”, or “ Press the Flash pop-up button to pop-up the flash. h Effective flash range ( Wide-angle: approx.

  • Page 21: D Exposure Compensation

    Available Photography mode: d FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY FUNCTIONS ◆ ◆ Flash pop-up fault warning If the flash pop-up fault warning is displayed, we Ｎ   １２ Ｎ   １２ recommend you use the flash. Flash pop-up fault warning ◆ ◆ Suppressed flash Pressing the flash down changes the camera to Suppressed flash mode.

  • Page 22: S Sensitivity

    ● When changing the quality setting, the number of available frames also changes (➡P.20). Quality settings in Photography mode FinePix E500 Quality mode Sample Uses F (2304 × 1728) Printing at up to 6R (15.2 × 20.3 cm) / A5 size N (2304 ×...

  • Page 23: J Finepix Color

    J FinePix COLOR p PHOTO MODE PHOTOGRAPHY 1 Set the Mode switch to “ 2 Set the Mode dial to Photography mode. 3 Press the “ ● In “ ” Movie mode, do not set the “ setting. The FinePix COLOR setting is retained even when the camera is off or the Mode setting is changed.

  • Page 24: Ç Photometry

    PHOTOGRAPHY MENU PHOTOGRAPHY MENU * SELF-TIMER PHOTOGRAPHY Available Photography mode: The self-timer is used in situations where the photographer is included in the shot. ＳＥＬＦ−ＴＩＭＥＲ ＳＥＬＦ−ＴＩＭＥＲ When setting the self-timer to “ON”, “ ＯＮ ＯＮ on the LCD monitor. ＯＦＦ ＯＦＦ...

  • Page 25: H Focusing

    PHOTOGRAPHY MENU PHOTOGRAPHY MENU H FOCUSING Available Photography mode: MF ( Manual Focus ) ＦＯＣＵＳＩＮＧ ＦＯＣＵＳＩＮＧ AF ( Auto Focus ) ＭＦ ＭＦ ＡＦ ＡＦ AF ( Auto Focus ) Ｎ   １２ Ｎ   １２ ＩＳＯ ８０ ＩＳＯ  The camera focuses on the center of the LCD monitor.

  • Page 26: Erasing Single / All Frames

    o ERASING SINGLE / ALL FRAMES PLAYBACK MENU 1 Set the Mode switch to “ 2 Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the menu on the LCD monitor. Erased frames (files) cannot be recovered. Back up important frames (files) onto your PC or another media.

  • Page 27: Protecting Images: Frame / Set All / Reset All

    PLAYBACK MENU i PROTECTING IMAGES: FRAME / SET ALL / RESET ALL 1 Set the Mode switch to “ 2 Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the menu on the LCD monitor. Protection is a setting that prevents frames (files) from being accidentally erased.

  • Page 28: Recording Voice Memos

    g AUTOMATIC PLAYBACK PLAYBACK MENU 1 Set the Mode switch to “ 2 Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the menu on the LCD monitor. ● The Power save function does not operate during playback. ● Movies start automatically. When the movie ends, the playback function moves it on.

  • Page 29: Playing Back Voice Memos

    ◆ Compatible voice memo files You can use your FinePix E500 / FinePix E510 to playback voice memos recorded on this camera or voice memos up to 30 seconds long recorded onto a xD-Picture Card using a FUJIFILM digital camera.

  • Page 30: Trimming

    ”. ” TRIMMING. Check the saved image size and press the “MENU/OK” button. The trimmed image is added as a separate file in the final frame. ■ Image sizes (FinePix E500) ０．３Ｍ ０．３Ｍ Sample Uses ＲＥＣ ＯＫ？ ＲＥＣ ＯＫ？ Printing at up to 4R (10.2 × 15.2 cm) / A6 size ＲＥＣ...

  • Page 31: Photo Mode Playback How To Specify Print Options (Dpof)

    Card. The recorded specifications include information on which frames are to be printed. This section gives a detailed description of how to order your prints with the FinePix E500 / FinePix E510. On the FinePix E500 / FinePix E510, you can specify only one print per image in the DPOF settings.

  • Page 32: Dpof All Reset

    u DPOF SET FRAME p PHOTO MODE PLAYBACK 1 Press “d” or “c” to display the frame (file) for specifying DPOF settings. 2 Press “a” or “b” to set a value up to 99 as the number of copies of the frame (file) to be printed. For frames (files) that you do not want printed, set the number of prints to 0 (zero).

  • Page 33: Movie Mode

    r RECORDING MOVIES MOVIE MODE Movies up to 60 seconds long (at the “ ” setting) or 180 seconds long (at the “ be recorded. ● h Specifications See P.66. for information on changing the quality setting. ● The available recording time for a movie may decrease Motion JPEG with monaural sound depending on the amount of free space on the xD- h Quality selection method...

  • Page 34: Playing Back Movies

    p PHOTO MODE MOVIE y QUALITY SETTINGS IN MOVIE MODE 1 Set the Mode switch to “ 2 Set the Mode dial to “ 3 Press the “ ● In “ ” Movie mode, do not set the “ ● In “...

  • Page 35: Movie Mode

    fi ADJUSTING THE MONITOR BRIGHTNESS / VOLUME Settings 1 Set the Mode switch to “ 2 Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the menu on the LCD monitor. 1 Press “d” or “c” to select “ then press “a” or “b” to select “ “VOLUME”.

  • Page 36: Power Save Setting

    SET-UP ■ SET-UP menu options Settings Display Factory default Specifies whether the preview images (the photographed IMAGE DISP. ON/OFF images) are displayed after taking a picture. The image appears for a few moments and is then recorded. Reduces the camera’s power consumption and sets the POWER SAVE 2 MIN/5MIN 2 MIN...

  • Page 37: World Time (Time Difference)

    SET-UP WORLD TIME ( TIME DIFFERENCE ) This function sets a time difference relative to the date and time currently set. When this setting is enabled, the specified time difference is applied when pictures are taken. Use this function when traveling to destinations in different time zones. Press “d”...

  • Page 38: Software Installation

    Software 5.1 INSTALLATION ON A Windows PC Installation Pre-installation checklist To run this software, you must have the hardware and software described below. Check your system before you begin the installation. ✽1 Operating System Windows 98 (including the Second Edition) Windows Millennium Edition (Windows Me) Windows 2000 Professional Windows XP Home Edition...

  • Page 39: Installation On A Mac Os

    5.2 INSTALLATION ON A Mac OS 9.2 Pre-installation checklist To run this software, you must have the hardware and software described below. Check your system before you begin the installation. ✽1 Compatible Mac Power Macintosh G3 , PowerBook G3 Power Macintosh G4, iMac, iBook, Power Macintosh G4 Cube or PowerBook G4 ✽2 Operating System...

  • Page 40: Installation On A Mac Os X

    5.2 INSTALLATION ON A Mac OS 9.2 After restarting the Macintosh, the “FinePixViewer installation completed” message appears. Click “Using FinePixViewer” to view the basic FinePixViewer functions. To install Acrobat Reader, click “Install Acrobat Reader”. ● Install Adobe Systems’ Acrobat Reader software to read the FinePixViewer User’s Guide (PDF). If the latest version already has been installed, this step is not required.
  • Page 41 5.3 INSTALLATION ON A Mac OS X Turn your Macintosh on and start up Mac OS X. Do not launch any other applications. When the bundled CD-ROM is loaded into the CD- ROM drive, the “FinePix” icon appears. Double-click the “FinePix” icon to open the “FinePix” volume window.

  • Page 42: Connecting The Camera Directly To The Printer - Pictbridge Function

    Images 6.1.1 Using the AC Power adapter ( sold separately ) Always use the FUJIFILM “AC Power Adapter AC-3V” or the “AC Power Adapter AC-3VW” bundled with the PictureCradle CP-FXA10 (➡P.94). Use the AC power adapter to avoid losing power at inconvenient times, such as when downloading photographed images to your PC.

  • Page 43: Specifying Images For Printing Without Using Dpof (Single-Frame Printing)

    6.2 CONNECTING THE CAMERA DIRECTLY TO THE PRINTER — PictBridge FUNCTION Press the “MENU/OK” button to download the data to the printer and print the frames specified in the ＰＲＩＮＴ ＤＰＯＦ ＰＲＩＮＴ ＤＰＯＦ DPOF settings. ＴＯＴＡＬ／   １９ＳＨＥＥＴＳ ＴＯＴＡＬ／   １９ＳＨＥＥＴＳ ＰＲＩＮＴ ＤＰＯＦ ＯＫ？ ＰＲＩＮＴ ＤＰＯＦ ＯＫ？ ＹＥＳ ＹＥＳ ＣＡＮＣＥＬ ＣＡＮＣＥＬ...

  • Page 44: Connecting To A Pc

    6.3 CONNECTING TO A PC 6.3.1 Connecting to a PC The “Connecting to a PC” section explains how to connect the camera to your PC using the USB cable (included) and describes the functions you can use once the camera and PC are connected. If the power cuts out during data transmission, the data will not be transmitted correctly.

  • Page 45: Using Finepixviewer

    6.3 CONNECTING TO A PC Set a PC Windows 98 / 98 SE / Me / 2000 Professional / Macintosh ● The Windows CD-ROM may also be required during installation. In this event, change CD-ROMs as directed by the on-screen instructions. h FinePixViewer automatically starts up and the Save Image Wizard window (Save Image dialog box) appears.

  • Page 46: Using Finepixviewer

    6.4 USING FinePixViewer 6.4.1 Mastering FinePixViewer For all information on FinePixViewer functions, refer to “How to Use FinePixViewer” in the Help menu for details. ◆ ◆ Macintosh h To read “How to Use FinePixViewer”... You must install Adobe Systems’ Acrobat Reader. See P.78 for information on installing Acrobat Reader.

  • Page 47: System Expansion Options

    System Expansion Options eBy using the FinePix E500 / FinePix E510 together with other optional FUJIFILM products, your system can be expanded to fill a wide range of uses. ■ Image input/output to the PC ( USB ) PictureCradle CP-FXA10...

  • Page 48: Accessories Guide

    Rechargeable Battery NH-10 This is a battery pack that uses nickel-metal hydride (Ni-MH) batteries. The NH-10 can be charged using the Digital Camera FinePix E500 / FinePix E510 and Cradle CP-FXA10, or the AC Power Adapter AC-3VW. Obtain this battery pack if you need a spare battery after purchasing the cradle.

  • Page 49: Overview Of The Conversion Lens / Adapter Ring

    Overview of the conversion lens / adapter ring Wide Conversion Lens WL-FXE01 This accessory converts the focal length of your lens by 0.76 times (equal to a 21.3 mm wide-angle lens) without changing its F-stop value. Use the adapter ring AR-FXE01 (sold separately) when the wide conversion lens is mounted on the lens.

  • Page 50: Using Your Camera Correctly

    Do not scratch hard objects against the lens, LCD monitor or viewfinder. The FinePix E500 / FinePix E510 can be damaged on h Clean the body of the camera with a soft, dry cloth. the inside and outside by water and sand. When you...

  • Page 51: Notes On The Xd-Picture Card

    Picture Card formatting) as this could be damaged to the xD-Picture Card. h The use of xD-Picture Cards is recommended with the FinePix E500 / FinePix E510. The recording quality cannot be guaranteed when xD-Picture Cards other than those manufactured by FUJIFILM are used.

  • Page 52: Warning Displays

    You may not be able to print some images photographed on other cameras. Displayed for PictBridge. This message appears when printing is performed from a FUJIFILM printer that supports PictBridge. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for the printer for details. Remedy...

  • Page 53: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting eIf you think the camera is faulty, check the following once more. Troubleshooting Possible causes No power. i The batteries have run out. i The batteries are loaded backwards. i The battery cover is not closed correctly. i The AC power adapter plug has come out of the power outlet.

  • Page 54: White Balance

    DPC-512 （512 MB） 1101 ✽ 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. Even so, small bright points and anomalous colors (particularly around text) may appear on the monitor.

  • Page 55: Specifications (Finepix E510)

    DPC-256 （256 MB） DPC-512 （512 MB） ✽ 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. Even so, small bright points and anomalous colors (particularly around text) may appear on the monitor.

  • Page 56: Explanation Of Terms

    DPOF is a format used for recording information on a storage media (image memory card, etc.) that allows you to specify which of the frames shot using a digital camera are to be printed and how many prints are made of each image.
  • Page 57 This could cause a fire or electric shock. The charger is designed for Fujifilm HR- Do not cover or wrap the camera or 3UF Ni-MH batteries. Using the charger the AC power adapter in a cloth or to charge conventional batteries or blanket.
  • Page 59 26 - 30, Nishiazabu 2 - chome, Minato - ku, Tokyo 106 - 8620, Japan http://home.fujifilm.com/products/digital/ Printed on recycled paper. FGS - 406106 - FG Printed in Japan...

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