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OWNER’S MANUAL This manual will show you how to use your FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA FinePix F810 correctly. Please follow the instructions carefully. Getting Ready Using the Camera Advanced Features Settings Software Installation Viewing Images BL00411-200 ( 1 )
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Contents Warning ... 2 Camera parts and features ... 8 IMPORTANT ... 2 Attaching the strap ... 9 EC Declaration of Conformity ... 3 Using the strap ... 9 Preface ... 6 Example of LCD Monitor text display ... 10 Accessories included ...
European countries and China. Accessories included h NP-40 Rechargeable Battery (1) h A/V cable for FinePix F810 (1) Soft case included (approx. 1.2 m (3.9 ft.)) h 16 MB, xD-Picture Card™ (1) h USB cable (1) Included with: Anti-static case (1) (approx.
✽ Refer to the pages in parentheses for information on Camera parts and features Mode dial Auto (P.38) Power switch Portrait (P.38) Photography mode Landscape (P.38) (P.22) Sports (P.38) Playback mode (P.29) Night scene (P.38) Power-OFF (P.15) Shutter button Flash control sensor Self-timer lamp (P.58)
Camera parts and features Example of LCD Monitor text display AF ■ Photography mode Zoom bar Camera shake warning AF AF P Photography mode Flash P Macro (close-up) Photometry 1/ 1/2004 2000 F2.8 Continuous shooting Self-timer 1/ 1/2004 1/ 1/2004 White balance 2000 2000...
LOADING THE BATTERY AND THE MEDIA Close the battery cover. ◆ ◆ How to replace the xD-Picture Card Push the xD-Picture Card into the slot and then slowly remove your finger. The lock is released and the xD-Picture Card is pushed out. Checking the battery charge Turn the camera on and check whether the battery level warning ( LCD monitor.
Using the AC Power Adapter ● Use the AC power adapter to avoid losing Always use the FUJIFILM products listed on the left. ● power at inconvenient times, such as when See P.116 for notes on using the AC power adapter.
CORRECTING THE DATE AND TIME / CHANGING THE DATE ORDER 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...
Using BASIC OPERATION GUIDE the Camera This section describes the camera’s functions. Photography mode selector Turn the Mode dial to select the Photography mode. Auto Programmed Auto Scene position Shutter-priority Auto Portrait Aperture-priority Auto Landscape Manual Sports Night scene Movie Movie recording 0 Photo mode “...
CHANGE THE SETTING TO WIDE / STD STD ( Standard mode ) shooting Slide the “WIDE/STD” switch to the side to “ 10 10 WIDE ( Widescreen mode ) shooting Slide the “WIDE/STD” switch to the side to “ ...
”, “ ”, “ ” ” appears, see P.118. The FinePix F810 uses a high-precision autofocusing mechanism. However, it may have difficulty focusing on the following: h Very shiny subjects such as a mirror or car h Subjects photographed through glass...
TAKING PICTURES ( B AUTO MODE ) PHOTOGRAPHY MODE USING VIEWFINDER To take pictures using the viewfinder, press the “DISP (BACK)” button to turn the LCD monitor off. Turning the LCD monitor off conserves battery power. ● The viewfinder cannot be used to take shots in Macro mode. Brace your elbows against your sides and hold the camera with both hands.
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AF (Autofocus)/AE (Auto-exposure) lock On the FinePix F810, pressing the shutter button down half way fixes 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, locks the AF and AE settings.
◆ Still images viewable on the FinePix F810 This camera will display still images recorded on the FinePix F810 or still images (excluding some uncompressed images) recorded on any FUJIFILM digital camera that supports xD-Picture Cards. Clear playback or digital zooming may not be possible for still images shot on cameras other than the FinePix F810.
VIEWING THE IMAGES ( w PLAYBACK ) PLAYBACK MODE Sorting by date Text displayed In Playback mode, press the “DISP (BACK)” button to change the display shown on the LCD monitor. No text displayed Press the “DISP (BACK)” button until the sorting by Multi-frame playback date screen (9 frames) appears.
ERASING IMAGES ( ERASE FRAME ) PLAYBACK MODE Set the Power 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...
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).
PHOTOGRAPHY FUNCTIONS TAKING PICTURES — SELECTING THE CAMERA SETTINGS Consider the scene you are photographing and the sort of image you want to achieve when you specify the camera settings. A general guide is given below. Select the Photography mode (➡P.38-42, 80-81). Specifies all settings other than Quality, Sensitivity and FinePix COLOR on the camera.
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 shot. ●...
M SHUTTER-PRIORITY AUTO PHOTOGRAPHY FUNCTIONS Set the Mode dial to “ This is an automatic mode to set the shutter speed. Use this mode for shots to freeze a moving subject (fast shutter speed) or convey the impression of movement (slow shutter speed). Setting the shutter speed Turn the Command dial to select the shutter speed.
> MANUAL PHOTOGRAPHY FUNCTIONS Set the Mode dial to “ Use Manual mode to set any shutter speed and aperture setting. Setting the shutter speed Turn the Command dial to select the shutter speed. h Shutter speed setting 3 sec. to 1/2000 sec. in 1/3 EV increments M...
Available Photography mode: d FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY FUNCTIONS Choose from 6 flash modes according to the type of shot. Set the Power 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.
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Available Photography mode: d FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY FUNCTIONS d Forced flash Use this mode in backlit scenes, such as a subject against a window or in the shade of a tree, or to get the correct colors when taking a picture under bright lighting. In this mode, the flash fires in bright as well as dark conditions.
PHOTOGRAPHY FUNCTIONS D EXPOSURE COMPENSATION Use this function for shots to get the correct brightness (exposure), such as shots with extremely high contrast between the subject and the background. Set the Power switch to “ Set the Mode dial to “ 1 Hold down “...
f CONTINUOUS SHOOTING PHOTOGRAPHY FUNCTIONS f Top 4-frame continuous shooting Available Photography mode: This mode shoots up to 4 frames (Max. 3 frames/sec.). When taking the pictures, the images appear (in sequence from the left) and recorded. STORING STORING ● The maximum file recording time, using the continuous shooting, is 15 seconds when recording in xD-Picture Card.
PHOTOGRAPHY FUNCTIONS Available Photography mode: CONTINUOUS AF While the “C-AF” button is pressed, the camera continues to focus on the main subject in the AF frame. Use this button to take pictures of a moving subject. Set the Power switch to “ Set the Mode dial to “...
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S SENSITIVITY p PHOTO MODE PHOTOGRAPHY 1 Set the Power switch to “ 2 Set the Mode dial to “ “ ”, “ 3 Press the “ ● In “ ” Movie mode, do not set the “ Sensitivity is retained even when the camera is off or the Mode dial setting is changed.
J FinePix COLOR p PHOTO MODE PHOTOGRAPHY 1 Set the Power switch to “ 2 Set the Mode dial to “ “ ”, “ 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 dial setting is changed.
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 selecting the self-timer setting, the self-timer icon appears on the LCD monitor. OFF OFF...
PHOTOGRAPHY MENU PHOTOGRAPHY MENU When the correct exposure is measured, “ Press the “MENU/OK” button to confirm the setting. COMPLETED ! MPLETED ! SET SET CANCEL CANCEL OK OK BACK BACK ● The specified custom white balance is retained until it is reset.
PHOTOGRAPHY MENU PHOTOGRAPHY MENU AF ( AREA ) The camera changes the focusing position on the LCD monitor. Use this setting when composing the shot using a tripod and changing the focusing position. SELECT AF AREA SELECT AF AREA 1 Hold down the “C-AF” button. 2 Press “a”, “b”, “d”...
PLAYBACK INFORMATION PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS Use this function to check the photography information. Hold down the “ information. ● This function cannot be used during multi-frame playback (➡P.29). 100−0009 100−0009 2000 2000 F2.8 F2.8 −0.3 −0.3 Histogram 7/ 1/2004 12:00 AM 7/ 1/2004 12:00 AM ◆ ◆ Histograms A histogram is a chart showing the distribution of brightness in an image (horizontal axis: brightness;...
o ERASING SINGLE / ALL FRAMES PLAYBACK MENU FRAME FRAME FRAME 100−0009 100−0009 1 Press “d” or “c” to select the frame (file) to be erased. 2 Press the “MENU/OK” button to erase the currently displayed frame (file). ERASE OK? ERASE OK? To erase another frame (file), repeat steps 1 and 2.
i PROTECTING IMAGES: FRAME / SET ALL / RESET ALL PLAYBACK MENU FRAME RESET FRAME FRAME 100−0009 100−0009 1 Press “d” or “c” to select the protected frame (file). 2 Press the “MENU/OK” button to unprotect the displayed frame (file). UNPROTECT OK?...
t RECORDING VOICE MEMOS PLAYBACK MENU Voice memos can be added to still images. h Audio recording format: WAVE (➡P.125) h Audio file size: Approx. 480 KB 1 Set the Power switch to “ 2 Press “d” or “c” to select the image (still image) to add a voice memo.
◆ ◆ Compatible voice memo files You can use your FinePix F810 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. ”. Take care not to block the speaker.
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 F810. ✽ Note that some printers do not support date and time imprinting or specification of the number of prints.
u DPOF SET FRAME p PHOTO MODE PLAYBACK 1 Set the Power switch to “ 2 Press the “ Press “d” or “c” to select “ DPOF DPOF WITHOUT DATE WITHOUT DATE WITH DATE WITH DATE “ ” appears on the LCD monitor during playback when the image has specified with DPOF setting.
Printing from a PC h Printing with the camera connected directly to the printer (PictBridge function) h Printing by loading media directly into the printer ■ Using the FUJICOLOR Digital Camera Print Service h Ordering prints over the Internet ” button).
r RECORDING MOVIES MOVIE MODE Set the Mode dial to “ Use “ ” Movie mode to record movies with sound. h Specifications Motion JPEG with monaural sound h Quality selection method STD: WIDE: h Frame rate 30 frames per second (fixed) See P.125 for information on the frame rate.
p PHOTO MODE MOVIE y QUALITY SETTINGS IN MOVIE MODE 1 Set the Power switch to “ 2 Set the Mode dial to “ 3 Press the “ ● In “ ” Movie mode, do not set the “ ● In “...
fi ADJUSTING THE MONITOR BRIGHTNESS / VOLUME Settings 1 Set the Power 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”.
SET-UP ✽ How to display the SET-UP menu (➡P.85) ■ SET-UP menu options Settings Display Factory default Specifies whether the preview images (the photographed IMAGE DISP. ON/OFF/PREVIEW images) are displayed after taking a picture. Reduces the camera’s power consumption and to POWER SAVE 2 MIN/5MIN/OFF 2 MIN...
SET-UP ✽ How to display the SET-UP menu (➡P.85) POWER SAVE SETTING When this function is enabled and the camera is SET−UP SET−UP not used for 60 seconds, the screen temporarily 1 2 3 4 turns off (sleep mode) and the viewfinder lamp :...
SET-UP ✽ How to display the SET-UP menu (➡P.85) Always press the “MENU/OK” button after the settings are completed. When the Photography mode is selected with world AUTO AUTO 10 10 time set, “ seconds. 7/ 1/2004 / 1/2004 Upon returning from a trip, always change the World time setting back to “...
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...
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...
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.
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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.
6.1 CAMERA CONNECTION Viewing Images 6.1.1 Using the AC power adapter Always use a FUJIFILM AC Power Adapter AC-5VW (included) or AC-5VH/AC-5VHS (sold separately) (➡P.114). Use the AC power adapter to avoid losing power at inconvenient times, such as when downloading photographed images to your PC.
6.2 CONNECTING TO A PC 6.2.1 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.
6.2 CONNECTING TO A PC 1 Set the “USB/PLAY” switch on the cradle to the “USB” position. 2 Press the “POWER” button on the cradle to turn the power on. Camera Operation h When the camera and PC are exchanging data, the self-timer lamp blinks and the viewfinder lamp blinks alternately green and orange.
6.2 CONNECTING TO A PC 6.2.2 Disconnecting the Camera Windows Once the image has been saved, the “Remove Camera/Media” window appears (Save Image Wizard Windows). To disconnect the camera, click the [Remove] button. Macintosh Once the image has been saved, the “Remove camera/media” window appears (Save Image dialog box).
6.3 USING FinePixViewer 5 When the message appears, click the [OK] button. Check your selection carefully since the process cannot be cancelled once you click [OK] button. 6 Automatic uninstallation begins. When uninstallation ends, click the [OK] button. Macintosh Mac OS 9.2 ■...
To use DPOF printing, the DPOF settings must be specified PRINT DPOF PRINT DPOF on FinePix F810 beforehand (➡P.76). ● Even when “WITH DATE” is specified in the DPOF settings, the date is not inserted on printers that do not support date OK...
2 Press the “POWER” button on the cradle to turn the power off. System Expansion Options eBy using the FinePix F810 together with other optional FUJIFILM products, your system can be expanded to fill a wide range of uses. ■ Image input/output to the PC xD-Picture Card ■...
Accessories Guide eThe accessories (sold separately) can make taking pictures with the FinePix F810 even easier. For information on how to attach and use the accessories, refer to the instructions provided with the accessory used. Visit the FUJIFILM web site for the latest information on camera accessories.
FUJIFILM Digital camera. socket for a few moments and then plug it in again. This h Turn off the FUJIFILM Digital camera before disconnecting will restore DC output. the cord from the FUJIFILM Digital camera’s DC input ■...
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. CCD-RAW is set to “ON” in the “SET-UP”...
Briefly remove the battery or disconnect the works correctly. problem. AC power adapter. Then reload the battery or reconnect the AC power adapter and try again. If the message still appears, contact your FUJIFILM dealer. Can’t print with “ ®...
Specifications System Model Digital camera FinePix F810 Effective pixels 6.3 million pixels 1/1.7-inch Super CCD HR Number of total pixels: 6.63 million pixels Storage media xD-Picture Card (16/32/64/128/256/512 MB) File format Still image: DCF-compliant Compressed: Exif ver.2.2 JPEG, DPOF-compatible ✽ Design rule for Camera File System compliant DPOF compatible...
AF/AE Lock On the FinePix F810, pressing the shutter button down half way locks the focus and exposure settings (AF and AE lock). If you want to focus on a subject that is not centered in the frame or change the picture composition after the exposure is set, you can obtain good results by changing the composition after the AF and AE settings are locked.
Safety Notes h Make sure that you use your FinePix F810 camera correctly, read these Safety Notes and your Owner’s Manual carefully beforehand. If a problem arises, turn the camera h After reading these Safety Notes, store them in a off, remove the battery, disconnect safe place.
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