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FujiFilm Finepix S8600 Series Owner's Manual

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BL04301-101

DIGITAL CAMERA

Before You Begin
FINEPIX S8600 Series
First Steps
Owner's Manual
Basic Photography and Playback
More on Photography
More on Playback
Movies
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Connections
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Menus
Technical Notes
Troubleshooting
Appendix

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  • Page 1: Digital Camera

    BL04301-101 DIGITAL CAMERA Before You Begin FINEPIX S8600 Series First Steps Owner’s Manual Basic Photography and Playback More on Photography More on Playback Movies For information on related products, visit our website at Connections http://www.fujifilm.com/products/digital_cameras/index.html Menus Technical Notes Troubleshooting Appendix...

  • Page 2: For Your Safety

    Circular icons with a diagonal bar tell you that the action indicated is shock. prohibited (“Prohibited”). • If the cord is damaged, contact your FUJIFILM dealer. Filled circles with an exclamation mark tell you an action that must be Do not place the camera on an unstable surface.
  • Page 3 Memory Card, seek medical attention or call an Build-up of dust in your camera can cause a fire or electric shock. emergency number. • Contact your FUJIFILM dealer to request internal cleaning every 2 years. • Please note this is not a free of charge service. CAUTION CAUTION Remove your fingers from the flash window before the flash fires.
  • Page 4 For Your Safety ■ Notes on storage If you are using a heating pad, take • Do not store batteries in hot plac- Power Supply and Battery care not to place the battery di- • If a battery is stored for long periods es.
  • Page 5 DC input terminal. teries charge less reducing the and recharge them several times for which they can be used may be • Turn off the FUJIFILM Digital cam- number of images. Carefully wipe using the camera’s “Discharging shortened as a result.
  • Page 6 Card and E are trade- humming. This is normal. tected under copyright laws is only marks of FUJIFILM Corporation. The Exif Print Format is a newly revised • If used near a radio, the AC power permissible within the restrictions...

  • Page 7: About This Manual

    About This Manual Before using the camera, read this manual and the warnings on pages ii–vi. For information on specific topics, consult the sources below. ✔ ✔ Table of Contents ✔ ✔ Troubleshooting ..........P P viii P 99 99 Table of Contents ..........

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents For Your Safety ................. ii Basic Photography and Playback Basic Photography and Playback Safety Notes ..................ii Taking Pictures in M (Scene Recognition) Mode ...14 About This Manual ................vii Viewing Pictures ................19 Before You Begin Before You Begin More on Photography More on Photography Introduction ..................
  • Page 9 Table of Contents More on Playback More on Playback Windows: Installing MyFinePix Studio .........64 Windows: Uninstalling MyFinePix Studio ......66 Playback Options ................44 Connecting the Camera ............66 Playback Zoom ................45 I Favorites: Rating Pictures ............45 Menus Menus Viewing Photo Information ............46 Using the Menus: Shooting Mode .........68 Multi-Frame Playback ..............47 Using the Shooting Menu ............68...
  • Page 10 The Setup Menu ................87 Technical Notes Technical Notes Using the Setup Menu..............87 Optional Accessories ..............96 Setup Menu Options ..............88 Accessories from FUJIFILM ............97 N TIME DIFFERENCE ...............90 Caring for the Camera ..............98 K FORMAT..................91 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting A IMAGE DISP................91 B FRAME NO.

  • Page 11: Introduction

    Introduction Symbols and Conventions Symbols and Conventions The following symbols are used in this manual: 3 Caution: This information should be read before use to ensure correct operation. 1 Note: Points to note when using the camera. 2 Tip: Additional information that may be helpful when using the camera. P: Other pages in this manual on which related information may be found.

  • Page 12: Parts Of The Camera

    Introduction Parts of the Camera Parts of the Camera For more information, refer to the page listed to the right of each item. A Microphone ..........53 G Lens ............16, 112 B Strap eyelet ............ 6 H Flash ..............35 C Zoom control .......15, 45, 47 I Flash pop-up button......35 D Shutter button ...........17 J AF-assist illuminator .......33...
  • Page 13 Introduction K Selector button (see below) R Indicator lamp ........18 L Monitor ........... 4 S Speaker ..........55 M DISP (display)/BACK button T t (movie recording) button .....53 ............16, 46 U Terminal cover ....56, 57, 66 N a (playback) button ....19, 44 V Memory card slot ......10 O Tripod mount W HDMI Mini Connector ....

  • Page 14: Camera Displays

    Introduction Camera Displays Camera Displays The following indicators may appear during shooting and playback. The indicators displayed vary with camera settings. ■ ■ Shooting Shooting A Number of available frames ....111 M Focus frame ..........32 B Movie mode ..........53 N Blur warning ......35, 103, 107 C Focus warning ...........17 O Date and time ..........13 DATE...

  • Page 15: The Mode Dial

    Introduction The Mode Dial The Mode Dial To select a shooting mode, align the mode icon with the mark next to the mode dial. P, S, M: Select for full control over cam- era settings, including aperture (M) and/ or shutter speed (M and S) (P 27). N (MOTION PANORAMA): Take a series of M (SCENE RECOGNITION): A “point- and-shoot”...

  • Page 16: The Strap And Lens Cap

    The Strap and Lens Cap Attaching the Strap Attaching the Strap The Lens Cap The Lens Cap Attach the strap to the two strap eyelets as shown Attach the lens cap as shown. below. To avoid losing the lens cap, pass the supplied string through the eyelet ( q ) and secure the lens cap to the strap ( w ).

  • Page 17: Inserting The Batteries

    Inserting the Batteries The camera takes three AA alkaline, lithium, or rechargeable Ni-MH batteries. A set of three alkaline batteries is supplied with the camera. Insert the batteries in the camera as described below. Open the battery-chamber cover. Insert the batteries. Slide the battery- Insert the batteries in the chamber latch in the...
  • Page 18 Inserting the Batteries Close the battery-chamber cover. Choosing the Battery Type Close the battery-cham- After replacing the batteries SET-UP BATTERY TYPE ber cover and slide it in with batteries of a different type, LITHIUM ALKALINE select the battery type using until the latch clicks into NI-MH the T BATTERY TYPE option...

  • Page 19: Inserting A Memory Card

    ■ ■ Compatible Memory Cards Compatible Memory Cards FUJIFILM and SanDisk SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards have been approved for use in the camera. A complete list of approved memory cards is available at http://www.fujifilm.com/products/digital_cameras/index.html. Operation is not guaranteed with other cards.
  • Page 20 Inserting a Memory Card ■ ■ Inserting a Memory Card Inserting a Memory Card Open the battery-chamber cover. Close the battery-chamber cover. Close the battery- 1 Note chamber cover and Be sure the camera slide it in until the is off before opening latch clicks into place.
  • Page 21 Inserting a Memory Card 3 Cautions • Do not turn the camera off or remove the memory card while the memory card is being formatted or data are being recorded to or deleted from the card. Failure to observe this precaution could damage the card. •...

  • Page 22: Turning The Camera On And Off

    Turning the Camera On and Off Shooting Mode Shooting Mode Playback Mode Playback Mode To turn the camera on and begin playback, press Press the G button to turn the camera on. the a button for about a second. The lens will extend automatically. Press G again to turn the camera off.

  • Page 23: Basic Setup

    Basic Setup A language-selection dialog is displayed the first time the camera is turned on. Set up the camera as described below (for information on resetting the clock or changing languages, see page 88). Choose a language. 1.1 Press the selector up or down to highlight a language. START MENU ENGLISH FRANCAIS...

  • Page 24: Taking Pictures In M (Scene Recognition) Mode

    Taking Pictures in M (Scene Recognition) Mode This section describes how to take pictures in M mode. Turn the camera on. Press the G button to turn the camera In this mode, the camera au- tomatically analyzes the com- position and selects a scene according to shooting condi- tions and the type of subject: Selected scene...
  • Page 25 Taking Pictures in M (Scene Recognition) Mode Check the battery level. Frame the picture. Check the battery level in the display. Use the zoom control to frame the picture in the display. Select W to zoom out Select T to zoom in Zoom indicator Indicator Indicator...
  • Page 26 Taking Pictures in M (Scene Recognition) Mode Holding the Camera Avoiding Blurred Pictures Hold the camera steady with If the subject is poorly lit, blurring caused by camera shake can be reduced using the L IS MODE option both hands and brace your elbows against your sides.
  • Page 27 Taking Pictures in M (Scene Recognition) Mode Focus. Shoot. Press the shutter button halfway Smoothly press the shutter button to focus. the rest of the way down to take the picture. 2 Tip: The Shutter Button 1 Note The shutter button has two positions. Pressing the The lens may make a noise when the camera fo- shutter button halfway ( q ) sets focus and exposure;...
  • Page 28 Taking Pictures in M (Scene Recognition) Mode The Indicator Lamp Indicator lamp The indicator lamp shows camera status as follows: Indicator lamp Indicator lamp Camera status Camera status Glows green Focus locked. Blur, focus, or exposure warning. Pic- Blinks green ture can be taken.

  • Page 29: Viewing Pictures

    Viewing Pictures Pictures can be viewed in the monitor. When taking important photographs, take a test shot and check the results. Press the a button. Deleting Pictures To delete the picture currently displayed in the monitor, press the selector up ( The following dialog will be displayed.

  • Page 30: Shooting Mode

    Shooting Mode Choose a shooting mode according to the scene or type of subject. To choose a shooting mode, rotate the mode dial to the desired setting (P 5). The following modes are available: M SCENE RECOGNITION c Cautions SCENE RECOGNITION •...

  • Page 31: Adv. Advanced

    Shooting Mode ■ ■ O O AE BKT AE BKT Adv. Adv. ADVANCED ADVANCED Each time the shutter button is pressed, the This mode combines “point-and-shoot” simplic- camera takes three shots: one using the metered ity with sophisticated photographic techniques. value for exposure, the second overexposed by The A Adv.
  • Page 32 Shooting Mode ■ ■ a a ADVANCED FILTER ADVANCED FILTER Take photos with filter effects. Select a filter effect and press MENU/OK. 1 Note Depending on the subject and camera settings, images may in some cases be grainy or vary in brightness and hue.
  • Page 33 Shooting Mode ■ ■ C ■ ■ B C Natural & Natural & N N B Zoom Bracketing Zoom Bracketing This mode helps ensure good results with back- Each time the shutter button is pressed, the cam- lit subjects and in other situations with difficult era takes three pictures: one at the current zoom lighting.

  • Page 34: Sp Scene Position

    Shooting Mode SP SCENE POSITION SCENE POSITION The camera offers a choice of “scenes,” each adapted to partic- ular shooting conditions or a specific type of subject. Use the A SCENE POSITION option in the shooting menu to choose the scene assigned to the SP1/SP2 position on the mode dial. Scene Scene Description...

  • Page 35: N Motion Panorama

    Shooting Mode N MOTION PANORAMA MOTION PANORAMA In this mode, you can take up to three pictures and join them together to form a panorama. Use of a tripod is recommended to assist in composing overlapping shots. 1 Note Operations are described in the factory settings (C AUTO). Rotate the mode dial to N.
  • Page 36 Shooting Mode Press MENU/OK to save the picture. Framing Panoramas Manually Follow the steps below if the desired results are not 3 Cautions achieved with C AUTO selected for P PANORA- • Panoramas are created from multiple frames. The MA MODE: camera may in some cases be unable to stitch the Select D MANUAL for P PANORAMA MODE in frames together perfectly.

  • Page 37: P: Program Ae

    Shooting Mode P P : PROGRAM AE : PROGRAM AE In this mode, the camera sets exposure automati- Program Shift cally. If desired, you can choose different combi- Press the selector up (d) to choose the desired com- nations of shutter speed and aperture that will bination of shutter speed and aperture.

  • Page 38: S: Shutter Priority Ae

    Shooting Mode S S : SHUTTER PRIORITY AE : SHUTTER PRIORITY AE In this mode, you choose the shutter speed while the camera adjusts aperture for optimal exposure. Rotate the mode dial to S. Press the MENU/OK button to exit to shooting mode.

  • Page 39: M: Manual

    Shooting Mode M : MANUAL : MANUAL In this mode, you choose both shutter speed and aperture. If desired, exposure can be altered from the value suggested by the camera. Rotate the mode dial to M. Press the MENU/OK button to exit to shooting mode.

  • Page 40: Intelligent Face Detection

    Intelligent Face Detection Intelligent Face Detection allows the camera to automatically detect human faces and set focus and exposure for a face anywhere in the frame for shots that emphasize portrait subjects. Choose for group portraits (in horizontal or vertical orientations) to prevent the camera from focusing on the back- ground.
  • Page 41 Intelligent Face Detection Intelligent Face Detection Intelligent Face Detection is 7 7 7 recommended when using the self-timer for group- or self-portraits (P 37). When a picture taken with Intelligent Face Detection is displayed, the camera can automatically select faces for red-eye removal (P 81), playback zoom (P 45), slide shows (P 80), image search (P 51), image disp.

  • Page 42: Focus Lock

    Focus Lock To compose photographs with off-center subjects: Position the subject in the focus frame. Recompose the picture. Keeping the shutter button pressed halfway, recompose the picture. Focus. Press the shutter button halfway to set fo- cus and exposure. Focus and exposure will Shoot.
  • Page 43 Focus Lock Autofocus The AF-Assist Illuminator Although the camera boasts a high-precision autofo- If the subject is poorly lit, the AF-assist illuminator will cus system, it may be unable to focus on the subjects light to assist the focus operation when the shutter listed below.

  • Page 44: F Macro And Super Macro Modes (Close-Ups)

    F Macro and Super Macro Modes (Close-ups) For close-ups, press the selector left (F) to choose from the macro options shown below. Choose from F (macro mode), G (super macro mode), or OFF (macro mode off) When macro mode is in effect, the camera focuses on subjects near the center of the frame. Use the zoom control to compose pictures.

  • Page 45: N Using The Flash (Intelligent Flash)

    N Using the Flash (Intelligent Flash) When the flash is used, the camera’s 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 effects of ambient background lighting, even in dimly-lit indoor scenes.
  • Page 46 N Using the Flash (Intelligent Flash) Focus. Press the shutter button halfway to focus. If the flash will fire, p will be displayed when the shutter button is pressed halfway. At slow shutter speeds, k will appear in the display to warn that pictures may be blurred; use of a tripod is recommended. Shoot.

  • Page 47: J Using The Self-Timer

    J Using the Self-Timer The camera offers a ten-second timer that allows photographers to appear in their own photographs, and a two-second timer that can be used to avoid blur caused by the camera moving when the shutter button is pressed. Set the timer.
  • Page 48 J Using the Self-Timer The self-timer lamp on the front of the camera will blink immediately before the picture is taken. If the two-second timer is selected, the self-timer lamp will blink as the timer counts down. Intelligent Face Detection Because it ensures that the faces of portrait subjects will be in focus, Intelligent Face Detection (P 30) is recom- mended when using the self-timer for group portraits or self-portraits.

  • Page 49: Z Instant Zoom

    Z INSTANT ZOOM In instant zoom, the area surrounding the frame is visible in the display. Use to frame erratically moving subjects such as children, pets, and athletes at sporting events. Position the subject in the focus frame. Select a framed area to enlarge by press- Use the zoom control to frame the subject in ing e or f, and then press the MENU/OK the center of the display.
  • Page 50 Z INSTANT ZOOM ■ ■ INTELLIGENT DIGITAL ZOOM INTELLIGENT DIGITAL ZOOM Enable digital zoom. Select a framed area to enlarge by press- Select ON for the R INTELLIGENT DIGITAL ing e or f, and then press the MENU/OK ZOOM option in the setup menu (P 93). button.
  • Page 51 Z INSTANT ZOOM Frame the picture. Use the zoom control to choose the area that will be included in the final photograph. Focus and shoot. The framed area will be enlarged to create a full-sized picture. 2 Tip: Intelligent Face Detection Intelligent Face Detection will not detect faces outside the selected frame.

  • Page 52: Exposure Compensation

    d Exposure Compensation Use exposure compensation when photographing very bright, very dark, or high-contrast subjects. Press the selector up (d). Return to shooting mode. The exposure indicator will be displayed. Press the MENU/OK button to return to shoot- ing mode. Take pictures.
  • Page 53 d Exposure Compensation Choosing an Exposure Compensation Value • Backlit subjects: choose values from + EV to +1 • Highly reflective subjects or very bright scenes (e.g., snowfields): +1 EV • Scenes that are mostly sky: +1 EV • Spotlit subjects (particularly if photographed against dark backgrounds): – •...

  • Page 54: Playback Options

    Playback Options To view the most recent picture in the monitor, Choosing a Display Format press the a button. Press the DISP/BACK button to cycle through playback display formats as shown below. 100-0001 100-0001 Press the selector right to view pictures in the order recorded, left to view pic- 100-0001 100-0001...

  • Page 55: Playback Zoom

    Playback Options Playback Zoom Playback Zoom Intelligent Face Detection Pictures taken with Intelligent Select T to zoom in on pictures displayed in sin- Face Detection (P 30) are gle-frame playback; select W to zoom out. When indicated by a g icon. Press the picture is zoomed in, the selector can be used the f button to zoom in on to view areas of the image not currently visible in...

  • Page 56: Viewing Photo Information

    Playback Options Viewing Photo Information Viewing Photo Information To view or hide the photo Histograms information listed below Histograms show the distribution of tones in the im- age. Brightness is shown by the horizontal axis, the in single-frame playback, number of pixels by the vertical axis. press DISP/BACK a few times.

  • Page 57: Multi-Frame Playback

    Playback Options Multi-Frame Playback Multi-Frame Playback To change the number of images dis- Use the selector to highlight images and press played during playback, select W. MENU/OK to view the highlighted image full frame. In the nine- and hundred-frame displays, press the selector up or down to view more pictures.

  • Page 58: Viewing Panoramas

    Viewing Panoramas To view a panorama, display in single-frame view and press the selector down. PLAY STOP PAUSE The following operations can be performed during playback: Operation Operation Button Button Description Description Start/pause Press the selector down to start playback. Press again to pause. playback End playback Press the selector up to end playback.

  • Page 59: Photobook Assist

    k PhotoBook Assist Create books from your favorite photos. Creating a PhotoBook Creating a PhotoBook Select k PHOTOBOOK ASSIST in the play- Scroll through the images and press the selec- back menu. tor up to select or deselect the current image for inclusion in the book.

  • Page 60: Viewing Photobooks

    k PhotoBook Assist Press MENU/OK. The new book will be Viewing PhotoBooks Viewing PhotoBooks added to the list in the photobook Highlight a book in the photobook assist menu assist menu. and press MENU/OK to display the book, then press 3 Cautions the selector left and right to scroll through the •...

  • Page 61: Image Search

    b Image Search Search for pictures by date, subject, scene, file type, and rating. Select IMAGE SEARCH in the playback Select a search condition. Only pictures that menu. match the search condition will be displayed. To delete or protect selected pictures or to Highlight one of the following options and view the selected pictures in a slide show, press MENU/OK:...

  • Page 62: A Deleting Pictures

    A Deleting Pictures To delete individual pictures, multiple selected pictures, or all pictures, ERASE press the selector up (b), and choose from the options below. Note that FRAME SELECTED FRAMES ALL FRAMES deleted pictures can not be recovered. Copy important pictures to a com- puter or other storage device before proceeding.

  • Page 63: F Recording Movies

    F Recording Movies Press z to shoot a movie. During recording, the following indicators will be displayed and sound will be recorded via the built-in microphone (be careful not to cover the microphone during recording). y REC icon Time remaining 999m59s 999m59s To end recording, press the z button again.

  • Page 64: Movie Frame Size

    F Recording Movies 3 Cautions Movie Frame Size Movie Frame Size • The indicator lamp lights while movies are being re- Before recording, select a frame size using the corded. Do not open the battery chamber during W MOVIE MODE option in the shooting menu. shooting or while the indicator lamp is lit.

  • Page 65: Viewing Movies

    a Viewing Movies During playback (P 44), Progress is shown in the monitor during play- 100-006 100-006 back. movies are displayed in the monitor as shown at right. The following operations 12/31/2050 12/31/2050 10 : 00 AM 10 : 00 AM PLAY can be performed while a Progress bar...

  • Page 66: Viewing Pictures On Tv

    Viewing Pictures on TV Connecting the Camera to High Definition (HD) TVs Connecting the Camera to High Definition (HD) TVs When an HDMI cable (available from third-party suppliers) is connected, pictures and sound are played back on the TV. Turn the camera off and connect an HDMI cable available from third party suppliers. Insert into HDMI Insert into HDMI connector...

  • Page 67: Printing Pictures Via Usb

    Printing Pictures via USB If the printer supports PictBridge, the camera can be connected directly to the printer and pictures can be printed without first being copied to a computer. Note that depending on the printer, not all the functions described below may be supported. Connecting the Camera Connecting the Camera Printing Selected Pictures...

  • Page 68: Printing The Dpof Print Order

    Printing Pictures via USB 2 Tip: Printing the Date of Recording Printing the DPOF Print Order Printing the DPOF Print Order To print the date of recording on pictures, press DISP/ To print the print order created with K PRINT BACK in steps 1–2 to display the PictBridge menu (see ORDER (DPOF) in the playback menu (P 60).
  • Page 69 Printing Pictures via USB 1 Notes Press MENU/OK to start printing. • Print pictures from a memory card that has been for- matted in the camera. During Printing • If the printer does not support date printing, the The message shown at right PRINT WITH DATE s option will not be available in PRINTING is displayed during printing.

  • Page 70: Creating A Dpof Print Order

    Printing Pictures via USB Creating a DPOF Print Order Creating a DPOF Print Order ■ ■ WITH DATE The K PRINT ORDER (DPOF) option in the WITH DATE s/ WITHOUT DATE / WITHOUT DATE playback menu can be used to create a digital Select playback mode and press “print order”...
  • Page 71 Printing Pictures via USB Press the selector up or down to Repeat steps 4–5 to complete the choose the number of copies (up to print order. Press MENU/OK to save 99). To remove a picture from the the print order when settings are order, press the selector down until the num- complete, or DISP/BACK to exit with- ber of copies is 0.
  • Page 72 Printing Pictures via USB ■ ■ RESET ALL 1 Notes RESET ALL • Print orders can contain a maximum of 999 pictures. To cancel the current print RESET DPOF OK? • If a memory card is inserted RESET DPOF OK? order, select RESET ALL containing a print order cre- in the K PRINT ORDER...

  • Page 73: Viewing Pictures On A Computer

    Windows: Downloading and Installing MyFinePix Studio to a Computer If CD-ROM is not included in the Supplied Accessories (P 1), download MyFinePix Studio from the fol- lowing website: http://fujifilm-dsc.com/mfs/. Double-click the downloaded file “MFPS_Setup.EXE” to start the installer, and follow the on-screen in- structions to install MyFinePix Studio.

  • Page 74: Windows: Installing Myfinepix Studio

    Viewing Pictures on a Computer Windows: Installing MyFinePix Studio Windows: Installing MyFinePix Studio If CD-ROM is included in the Supplied Accessories, install MyFinePix Studio from the supplied CD-ROM. Confirm that the computer meets the following system requirements: Windows 8/Windows 7 (SP 1)/ Windows 8/Windows 7 (SP 1)/ Windows XP (SP 3) Windows XP (SP 3)
  • Page 75 Viewing Pictures on a Computer Start the computer. Log in to an account with If the Installer Does Not Start Automatically administrator privileges before proceeding. (Windows 8) 1 Select Desktop on the Start screen. Exit any applications that may be running and 2 Select File Explorer on the taskbar.

  • Page 76: Windows: Uninstalling Myfinepix Studio

    Viewing Pictures on a Computer 3 Caution Windows: Uninstalling MyFinePix Studio Windows: Uninstalling MyFinePix Studio Loss of power during transfer could result in loss of Only uninstall the software when it is no longer data or damage to the memory card. Insert fresh required or before beginning reinstallation.
  • Page 77 Viewing Pictures on a Computer For more information on using the software, start the application and select the appropriate option from the Help menu. Cautions • 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 im- ages.

  • Page 78: Menus

    Using the Menus: Shooting Mode Using the Shooting Menu Using the Shooting Menu Press MENU/OK to display the shoot- Press the selector up or down to ing menu. highlight the desired option. Press the selector up or down to Press MENU/OK to select the high- highlight the desired menu item.

  • Page 79: Shooting Menu Options

    Using the Menus: Shooting Mode Shooting Menu Options Shooting Menu Options Menu item Menu item Description Description Options Options Default Default SP1: h SCENE POSITION SCENE POSITION Choose a scene for SP1/SP2 mode (P 24). SP2: M a/C/B A Adv. MODE Adv.
  • Page 80 Using the Menus: Shooting Mode Menu item Menu item Description Description Options Options Default Default AF MODE AF MODE Choose how the camera selects a focus area (P 75). / s / t / u / x PANORAMA MODE PANORAMA MODE Choose how panoramas are framed (P 25).

  • Page 81: N Iso

    Using the Menus: Shooting Mode N ISO O IMAGE SIZE IMAGE SIZE Control the camera’s sensitivity to light. Higher Choose the size and aspect ratio at which still pictures values can be used to reduce blur when light- are recorded. Large pictures can be printed at large ing is poor;...

  • Page 82: T Image Quality

    Using the Menus: Shooting Mode T IMAGE QUALITY IMAGE QUALITY Size Versus Aspect Ratio Choose how much image files are compressed. Size Size Select FINE (low compression) for higher image Option Option Prints at sizes up to Prints at sizes up to quality, NORMAL (high compression) to increase 34 ×...

  • Page 83: P Finepix Color

    Using the Menus: Shooting Mode P FINEPIX COLOR D WHITE BALANCE FINEPIX COLOR WHITE BALANCE Enhance contrast and color saturation or take pic- For natural colors, choose a setting that matches tures in black and white. the light source. Option Option Description Description...

  • Page 84: C Photometry

    Using the Menus: Shooting Mode ■ ■ h C PHOTOMETRY h : Custom White Balance PHOTOMETRY : Custom White Balance Choose h to adjust white balance for unusual Choose how the camera meters exposure when lighting conditions. White balance measurement Intelligent Face Detection is off.

  • Page 85: F Af Mode

    Using the Menus: Shooting Mode F AF MODE • t AREA: The focus position AF MODE SELECT AF AREA This option controls how the camera selects the can be chosen manually by focus area when Intelligent Face Detection is off pressing the selector up, (P 30).

  • Page 86: F Movie Af Mode

    Using the Menus: Shooting Mode F MOVIE AF MODE J AE BKT EV STEPS MOVIE AF MODE AE BKT EV STEPS This option controls how the camera selects the Choose the size of the exposure bracketing incre- ment used when O (AE bracketing) is selected in focus area for movies.

  • Page 87: Using The Menus: Playback Mode

    Using the Menus: Playback Mode Using the Playback Menu Using the Playback Menu Playback Menu Options Playback Menu Options Press the a button to enter play- The following options are available: back mode. Option Option Description Description Search for pictures by date, subject, b IMAGE SEARCH IMAGE SEARCH Press MENU/OK to display the play-...

  • Page 88: Mark For Upload To

    Using the Menus: Playback Mode j MARK FOR UPLOAD TO MARK FOR UPLOAD TO You can select images and movies to be queued for upload to YouTube, Facebook and MyFinePix.com. Select j MARK FOR UPLOAD TO in the playback menu. ■...
  • Page 89 Using the Menus: Playback Mode ■ ■ Removing All Items From the Upload Queue ■ ■ Upload Items Removing All Items From the Upload Queue Upload Items You can remove all items from the upload queue. Items added to the upload queue using the cam- era can be easily uploaded from a computer by Select RESET ALL.

  • Page 90: I Slide Show

    Using the Menus: Playback Mode 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. When a movie is displayed, movie play- back will begin automatically, and the slide show will continue when the movie ends.

  • Page 91: B Red Eye Removal

    Using the Menus: Playback Mode B RED EYE REMOVAL RED EYE REMOVAL If the current picture is marked with a icon to indicate that it was taken with Intelligent Face De- tection, 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 92: D Protect

    Using the Menus: Playback Mode D PROTECT PROTECT Protect pictures from accidental deletion. The following options are available. ■ ■ FRAME ■ ■ SET ALL FRAME SET ALL Protect selected pictures. Press MENU/OK to protect all SET ALL OK? IT MAY TAKE A WHILE pictures, or press DISP/BACK Press the selector left or right to dis- to exit without changing...

  • Page 93: G Crop

    Using the Menus: Playback Mode G CROP CROP To create a cropped copy of a picture, play the picture back and select G CROP in the playback menu (P 77). Use the zoom control to zoom in and out and Press MENU/OK to view the copy size.

  • Page 94: O Resize

    Using the Menus: Playback Mode O RESIZE RESIZE To create a small copy of a picture, play the picture back and select O RESIZE in the playback menu (P 77). Highlight a size and press MENU/OK to Press MENU/OK to copy the picture at display a confirmation dialog.

  • Page 95: C Image Rotate

    Using the Menus: Playback Mode C IMAGE ROTATE IMAGE ROTATE By default, pictures taken in tall orientation are Press the selector down to rotate the displayed in wide orientation. Use this option to picture 90 ° clockwise, up to rotate the picture 90 °...

  • Page 96: J Disp. Aspect

    Using the Menus: Playback Mode J DISP. ASPECT DISP. ASPECT Choose how High Definition (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 fills the screen with its top and bottom cropped out, 4 : 3 to display the entire image with black bands at either side.

  • Page 97: The Setup Menu

    The Setup Menu Using the Setup Menu Using the Setup Menu Display the setup menu. Adjust settings. 1.1 Press MENU/OK to display the 2.1 Press the selector right to acti- menu for the current mode. vate the setup menu. 1.2 Press the selector left to high- 2.2 Press the selector up or down light a left tab.

  • Page 98: Setup Menu Options

    The Setup Menu Setup Menu Options Setup Menu Options Menu item Menu item Description Description Options Options Default Default F DATE/TIME DATE/TIME Set the camera clock (P 13). — — N TIME DIFFERENCE TIME DIFFERENCE Set the clock to local time (P 90). —...
  • Page 99 The Setup Menu Menu item Menu item Description Description Options Options Default Default I PLAYBACK VOLUME PLAYBACK VOLUME Adjust the volume for movie playback (P 92). — J LCD BRIGHTNESS LCD BRIGHTNESS Control the brightness of the display (P 92). –5 –...

  • Page 100: N Time Difference

    The Setup Menu N TIME DIFFERENCE TIME DIFFERENCE When travelling, use this option to switch the camera clock instantly from your home time zone to the local time at your destination. Specify the difference between local time Switch between local time and your home and your home time zone.

  • Page 101: K Format

    The Setup Menu K FORMAT A IMAGE DISP. FORMAT IMAGE DISP. Format a memory card. Highlight OK and press Choose an option other than OFF to display pic- MENU/OK to begin formatting. tures in the monitor after shooting. Pictures can be displayed for 1.5 s (1.5 SEC), 0.5 s (0.5 SEC), 3 Cautions or until the MENU/OK button is pressed (ZOOM...

  • Page 102: Bframe No

    The Setup Menu B FRAME NO. I PLAYBACK VOLUME FRAME NO. PLAYBACK VOLUME New pictures are stored in Press the selector up or down to choose volume Frame number image files named using a for movie playback and press MENU/OK to select. 100-0001 100-0001 four-digit file number as-...

  • Page 103: M Auto Power Off

    The Setup Menu M AUTO POWER OFF R INTELLIGENT DIGITAL ZOOM AUTO POWER OFF INTELLIGENT DIGITAL ZOOM Choose the length of time before the camera If ON is selected, selecting T at the maximum turns off automatically when no operations are optical zoom position triggers intelligent digital performed.

  • Page 104: P Discharge (Ni-Mh Batteries Only)

    The Setup Menu P DISCHARGE (Ni-MH Batteries Only) DISCHARGE (Ni-MH Batteries Only) Press MENU/OK to begin discharg- ing the batteries. When the batter- The capacity of rechargeable Ni-MH batteries may ies are fully discharged, the battery be temporarily reduced when new, after long pe- riods of disuse, or if they are repeatedly recharged level indicator will blink red and the before being fully discharged.

  • Page 105: S Date Stamp

    The Setup Menu S DATE STAMP DATE STAMP To add shooting date and time, choose T + U. To add only shooting date, choose T. When OFF is selected, no information will be added to the pictures. 1 Notes • Added shooting date and time can not be deleted from the pictures.

  • Page 106: Optional Accessories

    Optional Accessories The camera supports a wide range of accessories from FUJIFILM and other manufacturers. ■ ■ Printing Printing FINEPIX S8600 Series ■ ■ Audio/Visual Audio/Visual HDMI cable (sold separately) HDTV PictBridge-compatible SD/SDHC/SDXC printer memory card Printer ■ ■ Computer Related...

  • Page 107: Accessories From Fujifilm

    Accessories from FUJIFILM Accessories from FUJIFILM The following optional accessories are available from FUJIFILM. For the latest 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. AC power adapter AC power adapter AC-5VX (requires...

  • Page 108: Caring For The Camera

    Any remaining stains can be removed by wiping ter, motor, transformer, or magnet gently with a piece of FUJIFILM lens-cleaning pa- • in contact with volatile chemicals such as pesti- per to which a small amount of lens-cleaning fluid cides has been applied.

  • Page 109: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Power and Battery Problem Problem Possible cause Possible cause Solution Solution Page Page The batteries are exhausted. Insert fresh or fully-charged spare batteries. The batteries are not in the correct orienta- Re-insert the batteries in the correct orienta- tion. tion.
  • Page 110 Troubleshooting Menus and Displays Problem Problem Possible cause Possible cause Solution Solution Page Page Menus and displays are English is not selected for the L a Select ENGLISH. 13, 88 not in English. option in the setup menu. Shooting Problem Problem Possible cause Possible cause...
  • Page 111 Troubleshooting Problem Problem Possible cause Possible cause Solution Solution Page Page Face detection Intelligent Face Detection is not available in Choose a different shooting mode. not available. the current shooting mode. The subject’s face is obscured by sunglasses, a Remove the obstructions. hat, long hair, or other objects.
  • Page 112 Troubleshooting Problem Problem Possible cause Possible cause Solution Solution Page Page The flash is lowered. Raise the flash. The flash is charging. Wait for the flash to charge. The flash is not available in the current shoot- The flash does Choose a different shooting mode.
  • Page 113 Troubleshooting Problem Problem Possible cause Possible cause Solution Solution Page Page The lens is dirty. Clean the lens. The lens is blocked. Keep objects away from the lens. Pictures are s is displayed during shooting and the fo- blurred. Check focus before shooting. cus frame is displayed in red.
  • Page 114 Troubleshooting Playback Problem Problem Possible cause Possible cause Solution Solution Page Page Pictures are The pictures were taken with a different make or — — grainy. model of camera. Pictures Playback zoom The picture has been resized or cropped to a —...
  • Page 115 Troubleshooting Connections Problem Problem Possible cause Possible cause Solution Solution Page Page Monitor is off. The camera is connected to a TV. View pictures on the TV. The camera is not properly connected. Connect the camera correctly. No picture or Input on the television is set to “TV”.
  • Page 116 AC power adapter/ Temporary camera malfunction. function as expected. DC coupler. If the problem persists, contact your FUJIFILM dealer. The AC power adapter can be used with volt- I want to use an AC ages of 100–240 V and power frequency of power adapter and DC Check the label on the AC power adapter.

  • Page 117: Warning Messages And Displays

    The memory card contacts require cleaning. sage is repeated, format the memory card (P 91). If the message persists, replace the memory card. Camera malfunction. Contact a FUJIFILM dealer. PROTECTED CARD The memory card is locked. Unlock the memory card (P 9).
  • Page 118 Incompatible memory card. Use a compatible memory card. Camera malfunction. Contact a FUJIFILM dealer. The memory card is full; pictures can not be Delete pictures or insert a memory card with more free MEMORY FULL recorded.
  • Page 119 Warning Messages and Displays Warning Warning Description Description Solution Solution An attempt was made to search more than The maximum number of images on which searches TOO MANY FRAMES 5,000 images. can be performed is 5,000. An attempt was made to delete or rotate a pro- PROTECTED FRAME Remove protection and try again (P 82).
  • Page 120 Warning Messages and Displays Warning Warning Description Description Solution Solution A connection error occurred while pictures Confirm that the device is turned on and that the USB COMMUNICATION ERROR were being printed or copied to a computer or cable is connected. other device.

  • Page 121: Memory Card Capacity

    Memory Card Capacity The following table shows the recording time or number of pictures available at different image sizes. All figures are approximate; file size varies with the scene recorded, producing wide variations in the number of files that can be stored. The number of exposures or length remaining may not diminish at an even rate.

  • Page 122: Specifications

    Specifications System Model Digital Camera FinePix S8600 Series Effective pixels 16 million -in., square-pixel CCD with primary color filter Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards File system Compliant with Design Rule for Camera File System (DCF), Exif 2.3, and Digital Print Order Format...
  • Page 123 Specifications System Metering 256-segment through-the-lens (TTL) metering; MULTI, SPOT, AVERAGE Exposure control Programmed AE, shutter-priority AE, and manual exposure Exposure compensation –2 EV – +2 EV in increments of EV (P, S) Scene recognition Available (camera automatically selects b, c, d, e, f, or g) Picture stabilization Optical stabilization, lens shift Shutter speed (combined...
  • Page 124 Specifications System White balance Automatic scene detection; six manual preset modes for direct sunlight, shade, daylight fluorescent, warm white fluorescent, cool white fluorescent, and incandescent lighting; custom white balance Self-timer Off, 2 sec, 10 sec Flash Manual pop-up flash with CCD-metered auto flash control (using monitor pre-flashes); effective range when sensitivity is set to ISO AUTO is approx.
  • Page 125 Specifications Power supply/other Power sources • AA alkaline batteries (×3) • AA lithium batteries (×3; available from third-party suppliers) • AA rechargeable nickel-metal hydride (Ni-MH) batteries (×3; available from third-party suppliers) • AC-5VX AC power adapter and CP-04 DC coupler (sold separately) Battery life (approximate Battery type Battery type...
  • Page 126 Specifications Notices • Specifications subject to change without notice. FUJIFILM shall not be held liable for damages resulting from errors in this manual. • Although the monitor is manufactured using advanced high-precision technology, small bright points and anomalous colors (particularly in the vicinity of text) may appear. This is normal for this type of monitor and does not indicate a malfunction;...
  • Page 127 Memo...
  • Page 128 7-3, AKASAKA 9-CHOME, MINATO-KU, TOKYO 107-0052, JAPAN http://www.fujifilm.com/products/digital_cameras/index.html Please contact your local distributor for repairs and technical support. (see Worldwide Network list)

  • Page 129: Restrictions On Camera Settings

    Restrictions on Camera Settings Shooting Mode and Camera Settings Shooting Mode and Camera Settings The options available in each shooting mode are listed below. Shooting mode Shooting mode Adv. Adv. SP1/SP2 SP1/SP2 B h h d d M Option Option H p p Q U V V W ✔...
  • Page 130 Restrictions on Camera Settings Shooting mode Shooting mode Adv. Adv. SP1/SP2 SP1/SP2 B h h d d M Option Option H p p Q U V V W ✔ ✔ AUTO (1600) AUTO (1600) ✔ ✔ AUTO (800) AUTO (800) ✔...
  • Page 131 Restrictions on Camera Settings Shooting mode Shooting mode Adv. Adv. SP1/SP2 SP1/SP2 B h h d d M Option Option H p p Q U V V W ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔...

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