FujiFilm Discovery S1200 User manual

OWNER,S MANUAL
ENGLISH

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FEATURES ............................................................................... 2
PART NAMES ........................................................................... 3
1. PRELIMINARY STEPS
ATTACHING THE STRAP ........................................................ 7
LOADING THE BATTERY ........................................................ 8
TURNING ON YOUR CAMERA ............................................... 9
CHECKING YOUR BATTERY .................................................. 9
SETTING THE DATE
(YEAR-MONTH-DAY/HOUR-MINUTE).................................. 10
SELECTING THE DATE MODE ............................................. 12
2. USING YOUR CAMERA
LOADING THE CAMERA ....................................................... 14
USING YOUR FINDER ........................................................... 18
USING YOUR CAMERA ......................................................... 20
USING THE AUTO-FOCUS LOCK ........................................ 25
UNLOADING THE FILM OR REMOVING FILM IN MID-ROLL ....... 27
3. ADVANCED TECHNIQUES
SELECTING THE EXPOSURE MODE .................................. 30
USING THE SELF-TIMER ...................................................... 36
USING THE REMOTE CONTROLLER .................................. 38
TROUBLE SHOOTING ........................................................... 41
COMMON SENSE CAMERA CARE ...................................... 43
SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................. 44
FEATURES
•Fujinon 38-120mm Auto Focus Zoom Lens (for DISCOVERY
S1200 ZOOM DATE/S1200 ZOOM DATE)
Fujinon 38-105mm Auto Focus Zoom Lens (for DISCOVERY
S1050 ZOOM DATE/S1050 ZOOM DATE)
•Sure-loading System with Automatic Pre-winding
•Automatic Exposure and Flash
•Date/Time Imprinting
•Red Eye Reduction
CONTENTS
The “CE” mark certifies that this product satisfies the
requirements of the EU (European Union) regarding
safety, public health, environment and consumer
protection.(“CE” is the abbreviation of Conformité
Européenne.)
ThisproductisinconformitywithDirective89/336/EEC.

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PART NAMES
7(→p.10,13)
0(→p.29)
A(→p.23,30)
8(→p.36,38,10)
B(→p.37,39)
C(→p.39)
D
E(→p.9)
1AF (Autofocus) Window
2Liquid Crystal Display
3Shutter Release Button
4AE Light Sensor
5Strap Lug
6Red-eye Reduction Lamp
7DATE Button
8Self-timer/Remote Con-
trol/Date Set Button
9MODE Button
0Mid-Roll Rewind Button
AFlash
BSelf-Timer/Remote Con-
troller Lamp
CRemoteControllerSensor
DViewfinder Window
EFujinon Lens/ Lens Cover
9(→p.30)
2(→p.6)
3(→p.22)
5(→p.7)
6(→p.32)
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7(→p.10,13)
0(→p.29)
A(→p.23,30)
8(→p.36,38,10)
B(→p.37,39)
C(→p.39)
D
E(→p.9)
1AF (Autofocus) Window
2Liquid Crystal Display
3Shutter Release Button
4AE Light Sensor
5Strap Lug
6Red-eye Reduction Lamp
7DATE Button
8Self-timer/Remote Con-
trol/Date Set Button
9MODE Button
0Mid-Roll Rewind Button
AFlash
BSelf-Timer/Remote Con-
troller Lamp
CRemoteControllerSensor
DViewfinder Window
EFujinon Lens/ Lens Cover
9(→p.30)
2(→p.6)
3(→p.22)
5(→p.7)
6(→p.32)
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F(→p.22)
H(→p.14)
I(→p.14,28)
J(→p.9)
K(→p.21)
L(→p.8)
M(→p.14,28)
G(→p.18)
FAF Lamp (green)
GViewfinder Eye-piece
HFilmConfirmationWindow
ICamera Back Lock
JPower Button
KZoom Button
LBattery Compartment
Cover
MCamera Back
NTripod Socket

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Liquid Crystal Display
W(→p.9)
T(→p.35)
U(→p.36)
S(→p.34)
V(→p.17,36)
O(→p.33,34,22)
R(→p.10,13)
P(→p.32)
Q(→p.38)
OFill-in Flash Mode/
Flash off Mode/
Flash Charging
PRed-eye Reduction Flash
Mode
QRemote-Control Mode
RDate Display
SLandscape Mode
TNight Portrait (Slow Sync)
Mode
USelf-Timer Mode
VExposure Counter/Self-
timer Count
WBattery Status

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1. PRELIMINARY STEPS
ATTACHINGTHE STRAP
Slip the thin cord on the carrying strap through the strap lug on the side of the
camera leaving a loop. Slide the thick part of the strap through this loop and pull
tight.Take up any slack to make sure the strap is securely attached to the camera.
Do not use a strap made for cellular phones or similar electronic products. These straps are
usually too light to hold your camera securely.Use straps designed for cameras for safety.
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LOADINGTHE BATTERY
Your camera uses one 3V lithium battery
CR123A/DL 123A or the equivalent.
To load the battery.
1Open the battery compartment cover by inserting a small tool into the cover slot.
2Insert the battery following instructions in the diagram on the inside of the battery cover
paying particular attention to the position of the ,and .poles of the battery. The
battery must be inserted the right way or the camera will not operate.
3When battery is inserted properly, close the battery compartment cover snapping it securely.
∗Do not apply excessive force when opening the battery cover.
∗One lithium battery should be sufficient for approximately 200 exposures (based on our
test conditions).
∗When traveling, take extra batteries to provide power for extra exposures, particularly
important if you visit areas where fresh batteries may be difficult to obtain.
∗Check the battery capacity symbol before using your camera. (→p.9)
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After changing batteries, reset the date to assure accurate date/time recording.(→p.10)
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Do not load film before insertng the battery into the camera.
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TURNING ONYOUR CAMERA
To prepareto useyourcamera, first press thepowersupply buttonto turn on thepower.
Pressing the button once more turns the power off.
∗When you turn your camera on, the lens cover will open and the initial display will appear in the
LCD.
∗Whenyouarefinished usingyourcamera,turn thepoweroffto conserveyourbattery.Ifthepower
supply is left on for more than seven minutes without the camera being used, the camera will
automatically turn itself off.
Before you turn the camera on, make sure that the lens is not blocked to avoid any interference
with the lens extending into its picture taking position.
CHECKINGYOUR BATTERY
To determine the condition of the battery in your camera, turn it on and check the battery
capacity indicator on the LCD panel.
1on : Battery capacity is OK.
2on : Battery capacity is low. Replace with a new battery.
3blink : Shutter cannot be released because battery is exhausted. Replace with a fresh battery.
∗Check the battery capacity before you start to use your camera.
∗You can replace your battery even if you have film in your camera.
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SETTINGTHE DATE
(YEAR-MONTH-DAY/HOUR-MINUTE)
Your camera can imprint the date or the time on your picture when you make your
exposure. To set your camera for imprinting, first turn on the power and then hold
down the DATE button for at least 2 seconds or longer.
☞The year signal will blink and the camera will enter the date/time setting mode.You can set:
Year:’00 to ’30 (2000 to 2030)
Month :1 to 12 Day : 1 to 31
Time : 0 to 23 hours; 00 to 59 minutes
1Press the button to change the blinking setting.
2Press the DATE button to select the next part of the date/time information.
☞Each press of the DATE button selects a different element in the date/time information in the
following order:
Year→Month→Day→Hours→Minutes
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To cancel the date/time setting mode, press the DATE button after changing the
minutes.
☞To set the time (hour or minute) by the radio, press in the DATE button when the time signal
indicates zero.
∗The year, month, and day will change together with the hour and minute.
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SELECTINGTHE DATE MODE
The date and time (year-month-day/ hour-minute) will be imprinted at the lower right
of the photograph.
∗The date display printed on the front of the picture may not be clearly visible against a dark
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Turn your camera on and then press the DATE button to select the desired date
mode.
☞The date and time will be printed based on the mode you select.
Y :Year M : Month D : Day T :Time
The date/time mode changes in the order shown in the illustration.
∗If “- - - - - -” is chosen, no date will appear on the photograph.
∗After the date and time are corrected, the date/time mode is reset to “YMD”. Change the date/
time mode after correcting the date and time.
Y M D
M DY
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2. USINGYOUR CAMERA
LOADINGTHE CAMERA
Almost all 35mm films that your camera uses will have a DX coding symbol on the
film box and on the film cassette itself.Information you will see includes:
A: Number of Exposures
B: DX Code symbol
C: Film Speed (sensitivity to light or ISO rating)
•If non-DX coded film is used, the camera’s automatic exposure system automatically sets itself
to ISO 100.
•Always load and remove film from your camera away from direct sunlight.
1Check the film check window to make sure no film is loaded into the camera.
2Slide the camera back lock in the direction indicated by the arrow.
3To open the back, slide the lock in the direction indicated by the arrow.
∗Insert battery before loading film.
∗Never open the camera back while film is in your camera.
∗Never apply excessive force when opening or closing the camera back.
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Insert the roll of film.
A: FILM TIP mark
Pull the end of the film leader out as far as film tip mark.
∗If you pull the film too far out of the canister, remove the film and adjust the length.
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Make sure the end of the film is threaded onto the spool.
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5Close the camera back.
☞The film advances automatically. Prewinding finishes in about 20 seconds (with 24-exposure
film).
∗The type, number of exposures, and speed of the film that has been loaded may be checked
with the film check window.
This camera counts the frames starting at the highest number. Film is advanced one frame at a
time inside the magazine.
Check the exposure counter (telling the number of exposures remaining).
If the number of exposures remaining is not displayed, the film is not advancing. Load the film
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USINGYOUR FINDER
The finder of your camera provides the control you need to take better, more inter-
esting pictures.The finder includes:
A: Framing Area
Compose your picture within these framelines.
B:AF (auto-focus) frame
For sharp focus, position this frame over the main subject being photographed.
C:Close-up Frame
Use this when photographing subjects closer than 1.5 m (4.9 ft.) from your camera.
(→p.19)
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With the close-up picture
A:Viewfinder
B:Print finishing
C:Parallax correction mark
When photographing a subject closer than about 1.5 m (4.9 ft.), the area shown in
the diagram at left will be printed.
Whentaking close ups, thearea seenthrough theviewfinderand thearea actuallyphotographed
will be different. (Because the viewfinder and the lens are in different locations.) The parallax
correction mark indicates the difference between the area seen through the viewfinder and the
area actually photographed.
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USINGYOUR CAMERA
Turn the camera on and hold it firmly using both hands as shown in the illustration.
When taking vertical pictures, hold the camera with the flash unit at the top.
Before taking important, once-in-a-lifetime pictures such as weddings or special events, take a
few test shots to make sure your camera is functioning correctly.If you purchased your camera
before going on a trip, shoot a roll or two to familiarize yourself with the operation of the camera.
And don’t forget to get an extra set of batteries.You should also keep this instruction book with
you for handy reference.
Make sure that nothing is in front of the lens, the flash, the autofocus windows or the
automatic exposure light sensor.
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