FujiFilm Finepix F770EXR User manual

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DIGITAL CAMERA
FINEPIX
FINEPIX F770EXR F750EXR
Owner's Manual
of this product. This manual
describes how to use your
FUJIFILMdigital camera and the _-_\\",, :!1
supplied software. Be sure that
you have read and understood (_/
its contents and the warnings in
"ForYourSafety"(_ ii) before us-
ing the camera.
For information on related products, visit our website at
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BeforeYouBegin
FirstSteps
BasicPhotographyandPlayback
MoreonPhotography
MoreonPlayback
GPS
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Movies
Connections
Menus
TechnicalNotes
Troubleshooting
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Appendix

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5 Pressthe selector up or down to choose the number of copies (up to 99).
To remove a picture from the print order, press the selector down until the
number of copies iszero.
6 Repeat Steps 4-5 to complete the print order and press MENU/OKwhen
settings are complete.
7A confirmation dialog will be displayed. Press MENU/OKto save the print
order.
Removetile memory card to create or modify a print order for tile pictures in
internal memory.
_, Printorderscarl contain amaximum of 999pictures.
_, Ifa memory cardisinserted containing aprint ordercreated byanother camera,
a messagewill be displayed. Createanew print order asdescribed above.

_Viewing Pictures on a Computer
The supplied software can be used to copy pictures to a computer, where
they can be stored, viewed, organized, and printed. Before proceeding, install
the software as described below. Do NOTconnect the camera to the computer
until installation iscomplete.
Windows:Installing Myl:inePixStudio
1 Confirm that the computer meets the following system requirements:
Windows7(SP1)/Windows Vista (SP2)11 WindowsXP(SP3)1
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CPU 3GHz Pentium 4 or better I2 GHz Pentium 4 or better
(2.4GHz Core 2 Duo or better) 2 (2.4 GHz Core 2 Duo or better) 2
RAM 1GBormore S12MBormore(1GBormore)2
Freediskspace 2G Bor more
GPU Supports DirectX 9 or later Supports DirectX 7 or later
(recommended) (required;performancenotguaranteedwithotherGPUs)
Video 1,024 x 768 pixels or more with 24-bit color or better
Built-in USB port recommended. Operation is not guaranteed with other
USB ports.
.NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack I required when uploading images or us-
Other ing Map Viewer.
Internet connection (broadband recommended) required to install
.NET Framework (if necessary), to use auto update feature, and when per-
forming such tasks as sharing pictures onqine or via e-mail.
I Other versions of Windows are not supported. Only pre-installed operating systems are
supported; operation is not guaranteed on home-built computers or computers that have
been upgraded from earlier versions of Windows.
2 Recommended when displaying HD movies.
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2 Start the computer. Log in to an account with administrator privileges be-
fore proceeding.
3 Exit anyapplications that may be running and insert the installer CD in a
CD-ROMdrive.
_Windows 7/Windows Vista
li an AutoPlaydialog isdisplayed,click SETUP.EXE A"User Account Control"dia-
log will then be displayed; click Yes(Windows 7)or Allow (Windows Vista).
The installer will start automatically; click Install MyFinePix Studio and
follow the on-screen instructions to install MyFinePix Studio and RAWFILE
CONVERTER(F770EXR only).
_IftheInstallerDoesNotStartAutomatically
Ifthe installer does not start automatically, select Computer or My Computer
from tile Start menu,then double<lick tile FINEPIXCDicon to open tile FINEPIX
CDwindow and double-click setup or SETUREXE.
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4If prompted to install Windows Media Player or DirectX, follow the on-
screen instructions to complete installation.
5Remove the installer CD from the CD-ROM drive when installation iscom-
plete. Store the installer CD in a dry location out of direct sunlight in case
you need to re-install the software.
Installation is now complete. Proceed to'Connecting the Camera"(_ 87).
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Macintosh: Installin.g,FinePixViewer
1 Confirm that the computer meets the following system requirements:
CPU PowerPC or Intel (Core 2 Duo or better)
Pre-installed copies of Mac OS X version 10.3.9 10.6 (visit http://www.fujifi/m.
OS com/support/digito/comeros/compotibility/for more information). Mac OS X
version 10.7 and later not supported.
RAM 256 MB or more (1GB or more)
A minimum of 200MB required for installation with 400MB available when
Freediskspace FinePixViewer is running
Video 800 x 600 pixels or more with thousands of colors or better
Other Built-in USB port recommended. Operation is not guaranteed with other USB
ports.
Recommended when displaying HDmovies.
2After starting the computer and quitting any applications that may be run-
ning, insert the installer CD in a CD-ROM drive and double-click Installer
for Mac OS X.
_, To install RAWFILECONVERTER,double-click SILKYRFCEXInstaller. RAWFILE
CONVERTERisusedto view RAWimages on your computer (F770EXRonly).
3An installer dialog will be displayed; click Installing FinePixViewer to start
installation. Enter an administrator name and password when prompted
and click OK,then follow the on-screen instructions to install FinePixViewer.
Click Exit to quit the installer when installation is complete.
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4 Remove the installer CD from the CD-ROM drive. Note that you may be
unable to remove the CD if Safari is running; if necessary, quit Safari before
removing the CD. Store the installer CD in adry location out of direct sun-
light in case you need to re-install the software.
5 MacOSX 10.5orearlier:Open the "Applications" folder, start Image Capture,
and select Preferences... from the Image Capture application menu. The
Image Capture preferences dialog will be displayed; choose Other... in
the When a camera is connected, open menu, then select FPVBridge
in the"Applications/FinePixViewer"folder and click Open. Quit Image Cap-
ture.
MacOSXlO.6: Connect the camera and turn it on. Open the "Applications"
folder and start Image Capture. The camera will be listed under DEVICES;
select the camera and choose FPVBridge from the Connecting this cam-
era opens menu and click Choose. Quit Image Capture.
Installation is now complete. Proceed to"Connecting the Camera"(_ 87).

Connectin.g,the Camera
1 If the pictures you wish to copy are stored on a memory card, insert the
card into the camera.
_, Windows users may require the Windows CD when starting the software for
the first time.
(l} Loss of power during transfer could result in loss of data or damage to internal
memory or tile memory card. Charge the battery before cor]necting the camera.
2Turn the camera offand connect the supplied USB cable as shown, mak-
ing sure the connectors are fully inserted. Connect the camera directly to
the computer; do not use a USB hub or keyboard.
3Pressthe [] button for about asecond to turn the camera on and follow
the on-screen instructions to copy pictures to the computer. To exit with-
out copying pictures, click Cancel.
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For more information on using the supplied software, start the application
and select the appropriate option from the Help menu.
(J>Ifa memory card corltairling a large number of images is inserted, there may be a
delay before the software startsand you may be unable to import or saveimages.
Usea memory card readerto transfer pictures.
(!} Makesurethat tile computer does not display amessagestating that copying is in
progressand that the indicator lamp isout before turning the cameraoffor discon-
necting tile USBcable (ifthe number of images copied is very large,tile indicator
lamp may remain lit after tile message has cleared from the computer display).
Failureto observethis precaution could result in lossof data or damage to internal
memory or tile memory card.
(!} Disconnect tile camera before inserting or removing memory cards.
<!}In some cases,it may not be possibleto accesspictures savedto a network server
using tile supplied software in tile sameway ason astandalone computer.
(!}The user bearsall applicable feescharged by tile phone company or Internet ser-
vice provider when using servicesthat require an Internet connection.

_mDsconnectngtheCamera
After confirrnir]g that the indicator lamp isout, turn the camera off and disconnect
_Unnsta ngtheSuppedSoftware
iii Only uninstall the supplied software when it isno longer required or before begin-
ning reinstallation. After quitting tile software and disconnecting tile camera, drag
tile "FinePixViewer"folder from "Applications"into tile Trashand select Empty Trash
in tile Finder menu (Macintosh), or open the control panel and use"Programsand
Features"(Windows 7/Windows Vista)or"Add or RemovePrograms"(Windows XP)to
uninstall MyFinePixStudio. UnderWindows, one or more confirmation dialogs may
be displayed; readtile contents carefully before clicking OK.

_g. the Menus: Shooting. Mode
Use the f-mode and shooting menus to adjust shooting settings. The op-
tions available vary with the shooting mode selected.
Usingthe f-Mode Menu
To display f-mode menu shooting options, press the
fbutton in shooting mode. Highlight items and press
the selector right to view options, then highlight an op-
tion and press MENU/OKPressDISP/BACKto exit when set-
tings are complete.
f-Mode MenuOptions
Control the camera's sensitivity to light. Higher values can reduce blur; note, however, that mot-
tling may appear in pictures taken at high sensitivities.
1O0 | IS0 | 12800
Bright _--- Scene --_ Dark
Less noticeable _--- Noise(mottling) --" More noticeable
Option I Description
AUTO Sensitivity is adjusted automatically in response to shooting conditions.
AUTO(3200)/AUTO(1600)/ IAs above, except that sensitivity will not be raised above the value in
AUTO(800)/AUTO(400) I parentheses.
12800/6400/3200/1600/ .................
800/400/200/100 hens t v ty s set to the spec ned vaue, wn cn s ShOWn n _ne dsp ay.
9O

Choose the image size and aspect ratio at which pictures are record- 0 4:3
ed. Large pictures can be printed at large sizes with no drop in quality, _r'
while small pictures require less memory, allowing more pictures to be Size_--Aspect ratio
recorded.
SizeVersusAspectRatio
Size
Option Printsat sizesupto
I1_ 34x 25crn (13.5x lOin.)
0 24x 18cm (9.5 x 7in.)
0 17x13cm(7x5 n.)
Aspectratio
4:3: Pictures have the same 3:2: Pictures have the same 16:9: Suited for display on
proportions as the camera proportions as a frame of High Definition (HD) devices.
35 mm film.
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Capture motion inaseriesof pictures (46). Choose from _, I_, I:_1,6, _, andOFF(F770EXR)
or _, [!i_l,I:_1,FFQ,6, and OFF(F750EXR).
View landmark information (_ 71).
Access the following GPS options (65).
Option Description
POWERSEARCHON Immediately update GPS data.
_, GPS data are not updated if OFF for LOCATION SEARCH.
Add custom landmarks, names, or photos to the map database, or edit or
MYLANDMARKREGISTERdelete custom landmarks.
LOCATIONSEARCH Turn the GPS receiver on or off.
LOCATIONINFO Display GPS data.
AUTOTIMECORRECTION Use GPS data to set the camera clock.
TRACKINGDATA Record GPS data.
km/mile Choose the units used to display GPS information.
Choose ON to embed GPS data in photos (GPS data will not be embed-
ded in movies, panoramas, or 3D photos). Note that GPS data can not be
PLACENAMESTAMP deleted; select OFF before shooting ifyou do not wish to record GPS data
with your pictures.
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Select ON to enable advanced anti blur in _ mode (24).
Simulate the effects of different types of film, including sepiaand black-and-white.
Option Description
Standard color reproduction. Suited to a wide range of subjects, from
1_ PROVIA/STANDARD )ortraits to landscapes.
I_' Velvia_/IVlD A high-contrast palette of saturated colors, suited to nature photographs.
I_ ASTIA/SOFT A soft-toned palette of less saturated colors.
1_ B&W Take pictures in black and white.
SEPIA Take pictures in sepia.

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l/sing.theShooting.Menu
Todisplaythe shooting menu, press MENU/OKin shooting
mode. Highlight items and press the selector right to
view options, then highlight an option and press MENU/
OK.PressDISP/BACKto exit when settings are complete.
5hootin.gMenuOptions
Choose an option for _ mode (23).
Choose an advanced shooting mode (25).
Choose a scene for SP mode (33).
Control the camera's sensitivity to light (90).
Choose image size and aspect ratio (91).
Choose how much image files are compressed.
Option Description
FINE Low compression. Select for higher image quality.
NORMAL High compression. Select this option to store more pictures.

Control contrast. Higher values are recommended for scenes that include both sunlight and
deep shade or for increased contrast with such subjects as sunlight on water, brightlyqit autumn
leaves, portraits taken against a blue sky, and white objects or people wearing white; note, how-
ever, that mottling may appear in pictures taken at higher values. If AUTO is selected, the camera
will automatically select values between 100% and 400% in response to shooting conditions.
Option Description
lncrease contrast when shooting indoors or under overcast skies.
_1_ 800"/. JReduce loss of detail in highlights and shadows when photographing
_11_1600"/, Ihigh-contrast scenes.
_, _11_1600% and ."1_ 800% are available only when D-RANGE PRIORITY is selected in
mode and an option other than i_ Velvia/VlVlD or I_ ASTIA/SOFT is selected for [] FILM
SIMULATION.
Simulate the effects of different types of film (_ 93).
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Usir_g the Menus: _i_ootinfy Mod_!_
If AUTO does not produce natural colors (for example, when taking close-ups), select _ and
measure a value for white balance or choose the option that matches the light source.
Option Description
AUTO White balance adjusted automatically.
Measure a value for white balance.
-;÷:- For subjects in direct sunlight.
-:':.k- For subjects in the shade.
Use under"daylight"fluorescent lights.
Use under"warm white"fluorescent lights.
Use under"cool white"fluorescent lights.
-,0,- Use under incandescent lighting.
iI_ For underwater photography
E::]:CustomWhite Balance
Choose 1:3_to adjust white balance for unusual lighting conditions. White balance measure-
ment options will be displayed; frame a white object so that it fills the display and press the
shutter button all the way down to measure white balance.
If"COMPLETED!'is displayed,press MENU/0Kto set white balance to the measured value.
• If"UNDER"is displayed,raise exposure compensation (39) and try again.
.,,"OW Hisdis ,a,ed.owerexposurecompensationandtryagain
For greater precision, adjust [] FILM SIMULATION, [] ISO, and _ DYNAMIC RANGE
beforemeasuringwhitebalance.
_, At settings other than _, auto white balance is used with the flash.
_, Results vary with shooting conditions. Play pictures back after shooting to check colors in
the display.
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Select ON to process photos digitally for sharp, super high-resolution results.
_, The time needed to record images increases.
_, The effects are not visible in the display during shooting.
_, intelligent sharpness may turn off automatically in some modes.
This option has no effect on photos taken in continuous mode.
Capture motion in aseriesofpictures (46). Choosefrom _, [i_, I_1,6, _, and OFF(F770EXR}
or _, [i_, I_1,r_,, 6, and OFF (F750EXR).
Add custom landmarks, names, or photos to the map database, or edit or delete custom land-
marks ( 71}.
Select ON to enable advanced anti blur in _ mode (24).
Choose whether the camera automatically detects and sets focus and exposure for human por-
trait subjects (_ 4.5).
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Choose how the camera meters exposure when Intelligent Face Detection is oE
Option Description
Automatic scene recognition is used to adjust exposure for a wide range of
[®] MULTI shooting conditions.
The camera meters lighting conditions at the center of the frame. Recom-
[.] SPOT mended when the background is much brighter or darker than the main
subject.
Exposure is set to the average for the entire frame. Provides consistent expo-
[] AVERAGE sure across multiple shots with the same lighting, and is particularly effective
for landscapes and portraits of subjects dressed in black or white.

Me_ _: Mode
This option controls how the camera selectsthe focus areafor photographs. Regardlessof the
option selected, the camera wiJJfocus on the subject in the center of the frame when macro
mode ison.
Option Description
[] CENTER The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame.
When the shutter button is pressed halfway, the camera detects high-contrast
[] MULTI subjects near the center of the frame and selects the focus area automatically.
The camera continuously adjusts focus to reflect changes in the distance to
[] CONTINUOUS the subject in the focus frame.
Position the subject in the center focus area and press the selector left. Focus
[] TRACKING will track the subject as it moves through the frame.
Note that in [] and [] modes, the camera focuses continuously, increasing the drain on the
battery, and that the sound of the camera focusing may be audible.
If a face is detected when [] is selected, a _r_ icon will be displayed and the camera will
continuously adjust focus to maintain focus on the face.
Add portrait subjects to the face recognition database. These subjects will be given priority
during Intelligent Face Detection, and their names and other information can be viewed during
playback (54).