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OWNER’S MANUAL This manual will show you how to use your FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA FinePix S5200 / FinePix S5600 correctly. Please follow the instructions carefully. Getting Ready Using the Camera Advanced Features Settings Software Installation Viewing Images BL00484-200 ( 1 )
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.
Power Supply and Batteries ... 118 Specifications ... 127 Applicable Batteries ... 118 Explanation of Terms ... 130 Notes on the Batteries ... 118 FUJIFILM Digital Camera Worldwide Network ... 131 Using the AA-size Ni-MH batteries correctly ... 119 Safety Notes ... 135...
Flush your mouth thoroughly with water. Drink large quantities of water and induce vomiting. Then seek ■ Exif Print (Exif ver. 2.2) medical assistance. Exif Print Format is a newly revised digital camera file format that contains a variety of shooting information for optimal printing. camera...
✽ Refer to the pages in parentheses for information on Camera parts and features Focus mode selector button (P.18) Focus mode selector lock switch (P.18 , 21, 44-45) Mode dial Still Photography Auto Programmed Auto (P.38) Shutter-priority Auto Anti-blur (P.38) Natural light Aperture-priority Auto (P.38)
(0°C to +10°C/+32°F to +50°F). The use of AA-size Ni-MH batteries is better for this reason. h Use Fujifilm Battery charger (sold separately) to charge AA-size Ni-MH batteries. h See P.118-119 for other notes on using batteries.
INSERTING THE xD-Picture Card Set the Power switch to “OFF”. Open the slot cover. ● If opening the slot cover while the camera is still on, the camera will turn off. Do not open the slot cover while the camera is on. This could damage the media or ruin the image files on the media.
TURNING ON AND OFF / SETTING THE DATE AND TIME To turn the camera on, set the Power switch to “ or “ ”. To turn the camera off, set the Power switch to “OFF”. When using the camera for the first time after DATE/TIME NOT SET DATE/TIME NOT SET purchasing, the date and time are cleared.
CORRECTING THE DATE AND TIME / CHANGING THE DATE FORMAT Correcting the date and time DATE/TIME DATE/TIME 1 Press “d” or “c” to select Year, Month, Day, 2007 2006 Hour or Minute. 2005 7 4 2 2 1 00 Y Y. M M . D D Y Y.
Using BASIC OPERATION GUIDE the Camera This section describes the camera’s functions. Focus mode selector button Power switch Unlock using the Focus mode selector ON/OFF and lock switch. Press the Focus mode Photography mode / “ ” selector button to change the focus mode. Playback mode “...
BASIC OPERATION GUIDE dc button Photography: d button Turns Macro ( c button Sets the flash ( Playback: Change frame or movie frame advance. DISP/BACK button DISP: Press this button to select the screen display. BACK: Press this button to stop a procedure midway through.
◆ ◆ Subjects not suitable for autofocus The FinePix S5200 / FinePix S5600 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...
TAKING PICTURES ( AUTO MODE ) PHOTOGRAPHY MODE USING LCD MONITOR When using the LCD monitor to take pictures, press the “EVF/LCD” button to select the LCD monitor. Brace your elbows against your sides and hold the camera with both hands. Position your right thumb so that it is handy for using the zoom.
AF (Autofocus)/AE (Auto-exposure) lock On the FinePix S5200 / FinePix S5600, pressing the shutter button down halfway 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.
Still images viewable on the FinePix S5200 / FinePix S5600 This camera will display still images recorded on the FinePix S5200 / FinePix S5600 or still images (excluding some uncompressed images) recorded on any FUJIFILM digital camera that supports xD- Picture Cards.
VIEWING THE IMAGES ( w PLAYBACK ) PLAYBACK MODE 1 Press “a” or “b” to move the cursor (colored frame) to select the date. Pressing “a” or “b” repeatedly changes to the next page. 2 Press “c” to return to “b”. 2005 7/17 7/23...
ERASING IMAGE ( ERASE FRAME ) PLAYBACK MODE Set the Power switch to “ Press “d” or “c” to select the erasing frame (file). 100-0001 100-0001 100-0001 Erased frames (files) cannot be recovered. Back up important frames (files) onto your PC or another 7/24/2005 10:00 AM 7/24/2005 10:00 AM 7/24/2005 10:00 AM AM...
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. ■ Three focusing methods The mechanisms for focusing are S-AF (Single AF), C-AF (Continuous AF) and MF (Manual focus).
PHOTOGRAPHY FUNCTIONS TAKING PICTURES — SELECTING THE CAMERA SETTINGS Specify the camera settings for taking pictures to get the best result. A general guide is given below. Select the Photography mode (➡P.38-42). Specifies all settings other than the “Quality”, “Sensitivity” and “FinePix COLOR”...
SELECTING PHOTOGRAPHY MODE PHOTOGRAPHY FUNCTIONS B AUTO Set the Mode dial to “ This is the easiest mode to use and can be used for most types of shots. ● See P.37 for information on available flashes. SCENE POSITION Set the Mode dial to “ mode.
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”...
> 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 15 sec. to 1/2000 sec. in 1/3 EV increments 12 12 12 N N N ISO ISO 200...
PHOTOGRAPHY FUNCTIONS CONTINUOUS AF B, √, À, U, ,, /, N, M, <, > Use this button to take pictures of a moving subject. Using Continuous AF mode reduces the time required for focusing. 1 Set the Power switch to “ 2 Set the Mode dial to Photography mode.
PHOTOGRAPHY FUNCTIONS e MACRO ( CLOSE-UP ) Select Macro mode to take close-up shots. 1 Set the Power switch to “ 2 Set the Mode dial to “ “ ”, “ < h Focal range Wide-angle: approx. 10 cm to 2 m Telephoto: approx.
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d FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY PHOTOGRAPHY FUNCTIONS AUTO Auto flash Use this mode for ordinary photography. The flash fires as required by the shooting conditions. ● If pressing the shutter button while the flash is charging, the picture will be taken without the flash. b Red-eye reduction Use this mode to guarantee that the subject’s eyes appear normal when taking pictures of people in low-light...
f CONTINUOUS SHOOTING PHOTOGRAPHY FUNCTIONS Set the Power switch to “ 1 Hold down the “ 2 Press “d ” or “c ” to select the Continuous shooting mode. Release the “ ISO ISO 200 O F F O F F 250 F 3.2 When setting the Continuous shooting mode (except for “OFF”), the selected mode appears on...
f CONTINUOUS SHOOTING PHOTOGRAPHY FUNCTIONS h Long-period continuous shooting Available Photography modes: B, √, À, U, ,, / This mode allows you to take up to 40 continuous shots (max. 0.9 frames/sec.). ● Long-period continuous shooting cannot be used in the “ <...
p PHOTO MODE PHOTOGRAPHY ˘ QUALITY MODE ( NUMBER OF RECORDED PIXELS ) 1 Set the Power switch to “ 2 Set the Mode dial to Photography mode. 3 Press the “ screen. ● “ ˘ ” Quality cannot be selected when setting CCD-RAW (➡P.95).
û SENSITIVITY p PHOTO MODE PHOTOGRAPHY 1 Set the Power switch to “ 2 Set the Mode dial to Photography mode. 3 Press the “ screen. ● In “ ” Movie mode, do not set the “ Sensitivity is retained even when the camera is off or the mode setting is changed.
SETTING PHOTOGRAPHY MENU PHOTOGRAPHY MENU 1 Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the menu on the screen. 2 Press “a” or “b” to select the menu item. SELF-TIMER SELF-TIMER AUTO AUTO ● When the top or bottom of the menu item is selected, press “a”...
PHOTOGRAPHY MENU PHOTOGRAPHY MENU Ä SELF-TIMER PHOTOGRAPHY Available Photography modes: B, √, À, U, ,, /, N, M, <, > The self-timer is used in situations where the 10 SEC photographer is included in the shot. When selecting the self-timer setting, the self-timer icon appears on the screen.
PHOTOGRAPHY MENU PHOTOGRAPHY MENU Custom white balance CUSTOM CUSTOM Use this setting to set the white balance for the AUTO AUTO ambient natural or artificial lighting in images. Use AUTO AUTO this setting to achieve special effects also. ON ON 1 Select “...
PHOTOGRAPHY MENU PHOTOGRAPHY MENU For a high-contrast subject in the center of the screen Press the shutter button down halfway. The AF frame appears positioned on the high-contrast subject near the center of the image. When there is no high-contrast subject in the center of the screen When the camera has difficulty focusing on the subject in “MULTI”...
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.28). Quality mode Sensitivity ISO 200 ISO 200 1/250 3.2 Shutter speed / aperture setting display FinePix COLOR AUTO AUTO...
S5200 / FinePix S5600 and FinePixViewer (included). ◆ ◆ Images that can be rotated You may not be able to rotate images that were shot with a camera other than the FinePix S5200 / FinePix S5600. ”. Ú ” IMAGE ROTATE.
Images photographed with a camera other than FinePix FRAME FRAME S5200 / FinePix S5600 may not be specified DPOF settings. Pressing the “DISP/BACK” button while choosing settings will cancel all current settings. If there were previous DPOF settings, only the modifications are canceled.
¸ SPECIFYING DPOF SETTINGS EASILY p PHOTO MODE PLAYBACK Always press the “MENU/OK” button after the settings are completed. Pressing the “DISP/BACK” button cancels those settings. PRINT ORDER (DPOF) PRINT ORDER (DPOF) DPOF :00009 DPOF Total number of prints Setting for that frame SHEETS SHEETS FRAME...
FRAME ● Images photographed with a camera other than FinePix S5200 / FinePix S5600 may not be specified DPOF settings. Pressing the “DISP/BACK” button while choosing settings will cancel all current settings. If there were previous DPOF settings, only the modifications are canceled.
PLAYBACK MENU Ç PROTECTING IMAGES: FRAME / SET ALL / RESET ALL 1 Set the Power switch to “ 2 Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the menu on the screen. Protection is a setting that prevents frames (files) from being accidentally erased. However, the “FORMAT”...
◊ AUTOMATIC PLAYBACK PLAYBACK MENU 1 Set the Power switch to “ 2 Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the menu on the screen. 1 Press “a” or “b” to select “ 2 Press “c”. PLAYBACK PLAYBACK NORMAL NORMAL NORMAL NORMAL FADE-IN FADE-IN...
 RECORDING VOICE MEMOS PLAYBACK MENU The remaining recording time appears during RECORDING RECORDING recording. Blinking red Remaining time ● To end your comment during recording, press the “MENU/OK” RE-REC RE-REC button. 2 8 s After 30 seconds of recording, “FINISH” appears on FINISH FINISH the screen.
 PLAYING BACK VOICE MEMOS PLAYBACK MENU Adjusting volume of voice memos Volume can be adjusted while playing back voice memos. Adjust the volume to suit your condition. Press the “MENU/OK” button while playing back voice memo. The voice memo is paused during playback.
◆ ◆ Images that can be trimmed You may not be able to trim images that were shot with a camera other than the FinePix S5200 / FinePix S5600. Sample uses Printing at up to 6R (15.2 × 20.3 cm) / A5 size Printing at up to 4R (10.2 ×...
r RECORDING MOVIES MOVIE MODE Press the shutter button down fully to start recording. ● The brightness and color of the screen shown during movie recording may differ from those shown before recording begins. ● There is no need to hold down the shutter button. ●...
PLAYING BACK MOVIES PLAYBACK MODE 1 Set the Power switch to “ 2 Press “d” or “c” to select the movie file. ● Movies cannot be played back using multi-frame playback. Press the “DISP/BACK” button to select single-frame playback. PLAY PLAY Indicated by the “...
SET-UP Settings ˜ USING THE SET-UP SCREEN Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the menu on the screen. SELF-TIMER SELF-TIMER AUTO AUTO 1 Press “a” or “b” to select “ 2 Press “c”. SET-UP SET-UP AUTO AUTO 1 Press “d” to move to page number. 2 Press “a”...
SET-UP ■ SET-UP menu options Settings Display Factory default Specifies whether an image checking screen (photography result) appears after taking a picture. áIMAGE CONT/3 SEC/ 1.5 SEC The image appears for a few moments and is then recorded. DISP. 1.5 SEC/OFF The color tones in images recorded may differ from actual color.
SET-UP é FRAME NO. Specifies whether frame numbers are assigned consecutively from previous numbers or begin < > < > CONT. RENEW again. CONT.: Pictures are stored beginning from the 0001 0001 highest file number stored on the last xD- 0005 0005 Picture Card used.
SET-UP î AUTO POWER OFF When this function is enabled and the camera AUTO POWER OFF AUTO POWER OFF remains unused for 2 or 5 minutes, it is turned off. Auto power off function prevents leaving the power RESET RESET 5 MIN MIN ON ON 2 MIN MIN...
SET-UP 1 Press “d” or “c” to select +, –, hour and minute. TIME DIFFERENCE TIME DIFFERENCE 2 Press “a” or “b” to correct the setting. 7/24/2005 10:00 AM 7/24/2005 10:00 AM h Available time setting –23:45 to +23:45 (in 15-minute increments) 00 : 00 CANCEL CANCEL...
5.1 INSTALLATION ON A Windows PC Do not connect the camera to your PC until the software installation is completed. Install FinePixViewer as instructed in the Quick start guide. ◆ ◆ Launching the installer manually 1 Double-click the “My Computer” icon. ✽...
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5.2 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 the FUJIFILM AC Power Adapter AC-5VX/AC-5VH/AC-5VHS (sold separately) (➡P.116). Use the AC power adapter to prevent losing power at inconvenient times, such as when downloading photographed images to your PC. You can take pictures and play back images without worrying about depleting the batteries.
OK OK ● To use DPOF printing, the DPOF settings must be specified on FinePix S5200 / FinePix S5600 beforehand (➡P.71, 73). ● Even when “WITH DATE” is specified in the DPOF settings, the date is not inserted on printers that do not support date printing.
FRAME ● Images photographed with a camera other than FinePix CANCEL CANCEL S5200 / FinePix S5600 may not be printed. “PRINT OK?” appears on the screen. Press the PRINT OK? PRINT OK? “MENU/OK” button to begin printing. TOTAL: 9 SHEETS...
6.3 CONNECTING TO A PC 1 Turn your PC on. Camera 2 Connect the camera to your PC using the USB cable (mini-B). ● USB socket Make sure that the USB cable (mini-B) is connected correctly and pushed in. Set the Power switch to “ Camera operation h When the camera and PC are exchanging data, the self-timer lamp blinks and the indicator lamp...
6.3 CONNECTING TO A PC 6.3.2 Disconnecting the camera Windows Once the image has been saved, the window below appears (Save Image Wizard Windows). To disconnect the camera, click the [Remove] button. Macintosh Once the image has been saved, the window below appears. To disconnect the camera, click the [OK] button.
Trash” in the “Finder” menu. System Expansion Options eBy using the FinePix S5200 / FinePix S5600 together with other optional FUJIFILM products, your system can be expanded to fill a wide range of uses. ■ Image input / output to the PC...
Use the AC-5VH/AC-5VHS when taking pictures or play back images for long periods or when the FinePix S5200 / FinePix S5600 is connected to a PC. ✽ The shape of the AC power adapter, the plug and socket outlet depend on the country.
■ Damaged by Water or Sand h Do not scratch hard objects against the lens, LCD FinePix S5200 / FinePix S5600 can be damaged on monitor or viewfinder. the inside and outside by water and sand. When you h Clean the body of the camera with a soft, dry cloth.
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Power Supply and Batteries Discharging rechargeable batteries The “Discharging rechargeable batteries” function can only be used with Ni-MH batteries. The “Discharging rechargeable batteries” function should not be used with alkaline batteries as it will completely drain the battery charge. Use the “Discharging rechargeable batteries” function in the following situations: i When the batteries only last for a short time after being charged normally i When the batteries have not been used for a long period i When you purchase new Ni-MH batteries...
■ Protecting Your Data and edit the copy. h Images and movies may be lost or destroyed in the ■ Specifications following situations. Please note that FUJIFILM assumes no responsibility for data that is lost or Type destroyed. 1. Removal of the memory card or turning the power Memory type off while the memory card is being accessed (i.e.,...
FinePix S5200 / FinePix S5600? You may not be able to print some images photographed on other cameras. 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. Troubleshooting eIf you think the camera is faulty, check the following once more.
2 Click the [Cancel] button. 3 Disconnect the camera from the Macintosh. Specifications System Model Digital camera FinePix S5200 / FinePix S5600 Effective pixels 5.1 million pixels 1/2.5-inch Super CCD HR Number of total pixels: 5.22 million pixels Storage media...
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DPC-512/M512 (512 MB) DPC-M1GB (1 GB) ✽ These specifications are subject to change without notice. FUJIFILM shall not be held liable for damages resulting ✽ The LCD monitor on your digital camera is manufactured using advanced high-precision technology. Even so, small ✽...
CCD. The number is larger for bright subjects and smaller for dark subjects. As the brightness of the subject changes, a digital camera maintains the amount of light hitting the CCD at a constant level by adjusting the aperture and shutter speed.
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388 SP Building, 8th Floor, Phayathai, Bangkok 10400 TEL +662-2730029 ext.761,762 FAX +662-2730239 warin@fujifilm.co.th Safety Notes h Make sure that you use your FinePix S5200 / FinePix S5600 camera correctly. Read these Safety Notes and your Owner’s Manual carefully before If a problem arises, turn the camera use.
This could cause a fire or electric shock. The charger is designed for Fujifilm HR- Do not cover or wrap the camera or AA Ni-MH batteries. Using the charger the AC power adapter in a cloth or to charge conventional batteries or blanket.
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