Fujifilm Finepix 6900 Zoom Manual

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This symbol is intended to alert the user tothe presence of uninsulated dangerousvoltage within the products enclosurethat may be of sufficient magnitude toconstitute a risk of electric shock topersons.

This symbol is intended to alert the userto the presence of important operating

and maintenance (servicing) instructionsin the literature accompanying theappliance.

For customers in the U.S.A.

FCC StatementThis device complies with part 15 of the FCCRules. Operation is subject to the following twoconditions : (1) This device may not causeharmful interference, and (2) this device mustaccept any interference received, includinginterference that may cause undesiredoperation.

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To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. CAUTION

This equipment has been tested and found tocomply with the limits for a Class B digital device,pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limitsare designed to provide reasonable protectionagainst harmful interference in a residentialinstallation. This equipment generates, uses, andcan radiate radio frequency energy and, if notinstalled and used in accordance with theinstructions, may cause harmful interference to

radio communications. However, there is noguarantee that interference will not occur in aparticular installation. If this equipment does causeharmful interference to radio or televisionreception, which can be determined by turning theequipment off and on, the user is encouraged totry to correct the interference by one or more ofthe following measures : Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the

equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a

circuit different from that to which the receiver isconnected.

Please read the Safety Notes (P.127)

and make sure you understand them

before using the camera.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TVtechnician for help.

You are cautioned that any changes ormodifications not expressly approved in thismanual could void the users authority to operatethe equipment.

Notes on the Grant:To comply with Part 15 of the FCC rules, thisproduct must be used with a Fujifilm-specifiedferrite-core video cable, USB cable, and DC

supply cord.

For customers in Canada

CAUTIONThis Class B digital apparatus complies withCanadian ICES-003.

Warning


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sSELF-TIMER PHOTOGRAPHY .................................. 62PHOTOGRAPHY INFORMATION ................................... 64

PHOTOGRAPHY MENU OPERATION ...................... 65PFLASH BRIGHTNESS ADJUSTMENT ................. 66ESETTING THE WHITE BALANCE ........................ 66

Custom White Balance Setting ............................. 67IPHOTOMETRY .....................................................69RSETTING THE SENSITIVITY ............................... 70|AUTO BRACKETING ............................................70SSHARPNESS ........................................................72AMULTI-EXP ...........................................................72?USING AN EXTERNAL FLASH ............................ 74

External Flash Settings.........................................

75When the White Balance is Incorrect .................... 76

PHOTOGRAPHY MENU` SETUP MODE ........................................................95` USING THE SETUP SCREEN ............................... 96` SETTING THE FILE SIZE AND QUALITY

(COMPRESSION RATIO) ........................................97` IMAGE DISPLAY ......................................................98

Preview Zoom .............................................................98Selecting Recorded Images ........................................99

` AUTO POWER SAVE SETTING ............................ 100` FRAME NO. MEMORY ..........................................101ADJUSTING THE MONITOR BRIGHTNESS ................ 102

Contents

Warning .........................................................................2Preface ..........................................................................6Camera Features and Accessories ............................... 7Nomenclature ................................................................8Shutter Speed and Aperture Setting Displays ............. 13

1 Getting Ready

2 Basic Photography

3 Advanced Features

4 Advanced Features Playback

5 Settings

6 PC Connection

ATTACHING THE LENS CAP AND SHOULDER STRAP ... 14Using the Lens Cap Holder .........................................15

LOADING THE BATTERY ...............................................16CHARGING THE BATTERY ............................................17

USING THE AC POWER ADAPTER ............................... 18LOADING THE SmartMedia .........................................19REMOVING THE SmartMedia ..................................... 20

SWITCHING ON AND OFF .............................................21

SETTING THE DATE AND TIME ..................................... 22

TAKING PICTURES (AUTO MODE) ............................... 24

Number of Available Frames ......................................29USING AF/AE LOCK ........................................................30

FRAMING GUIDELINE FUNCTION ................................. 32VIEWING YOUR IMAGES (PLAYBACK) ......................... 33

FAST FORWARDING IMAGES .......................................34

PLAYBACK ZOOM ..........................................................35Saving Trimmed Images .............................................36

MULTI-FRAME PLAYBACK .............................................37

ERASING SINGLE FRAME .............................................38USING A TV MONITOR ...................................................40

ADVANCED PLAYBACK .................................................77I Playback mode menu .............................................77

PLAYBACK INFORMATION ............................................78MOVIE PLAYBACK ..........................................................79

I Playing Back Movies ...............................................80

{ERASING SINGLE ALL FRAMES/FORMATTING ... 81}PLAYBACK (AUTOMATIC PLAYBACK) ............... 83O SETTING AND REMOVING SINGLE FRAME PROTECTION ... 84O SETTING AND REMOVING PROTECTION FOR ALL FRAMES ... 86FHOW TO SPECIFY PRINT OPTIONS .................. 88FDPOF DATE SETTING .........................................89FDPOF SET FRAME ...............................................90FDPOF REVIEW/RESET ........................................92FDPOF RESET ALL ................................................93

PLAYBACK MENU

IN PC CONNECTION ....................................................103CONNECTING TO A PERSONAL COMPUTER ........... 104DISCONNECTING THE CAMERA FROM YOUR COMPUTER ... 106CAMERA CUSTOMIZING ..............................................107

System Expansion Options .......................................108Overview of the Conversion Lens/Adapter Ring ........ 109Accessories Guide .....................................................110Explanation of Terms .................................................112Notes on Using Your Camera Correctly .................... 113Notes on the Power Supply .......................................114

Notes on Using the Battery .................................. 114AC Power Adapter ...............................................116

Notes on the SmartMedia ...................................... 117Warning Displays .......................................................119Troubleshooting .........................................................122Specifications ............................................................125Safety Notes ..............................................................127EC Declaration of Conformity .................................... 131

ADVANCED FEATURES .................................................41I Photography mode specifications ........................... 41

5 AUTO/4: SCENE POSITION ........................ 42r Portrait .............................................................43t Landscape .......................................................43w Sports ..............................................................43y Night Scene .....................................................43o Black and white ................................................43

9: PROGRAMED/0: SHUTTER-PRIORITY/-: APERTURE-PRIORITY .........................................44

Program Shift........................................................

453: MANUAL ...............................................................46Shutter Speed Setting ...........................................46Aperture Setting ....................................................47

8 MOVIE ...................................................................48FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY .................................................51iAuto Flash Mode ...................................................52\Red-Eye Reduction ...............................................52l Forced Flash .........................................................53L Slow Synchro ........................................................53: Red-Eye Reduction + Slow Synchro ..................... 53] Suppressed Flash .................................................54

~MACRO (CLOSE-UP) PHOTOGRAPHY .................... 55AE-L : USING AE LOCK .......................................................56@EXPOSURE COMPENSATION ..................................57SETTING THE MANUAL FOCUS ....................................58

One-touch AF Function ...............................................59# Focus Check Function ...........................................59

DIGITAL ZOOM ...............................................................606CONTINUOUS SHOOTING ........................................61

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Camera Features and AccessoriesPreface

I Test Shots Prior to PhotographyFor particularly important photographs (such as weddingsand overseas trips), always take a test photograph and viewthe image to make sure that the camera is functioningnormally.G Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd cannot accept liability for any

incidental losses (such as the costs of photography or theloss of income from photography) incurred as a result offaults with this product.

I Notes on CopyrightImages recorded using your digital camera system cannot beused in ways that infringe copyright laws without the consentof the owner, unless intended only for personal use. Note thatsome restrictions apply to the photographing of stageperformances, entertainments and exhibits, even whenintended purely for personal use. Users are also asked to notethat the transfer of memory cards containing images or dataprotected under copyright laws is only permissible within therestrictions imposed by those copyright laws.

I Liquid CrystalIf the LCD monitor or LCD panel is damaged, take particularcare with the liquid crystal in the monitor or panel. If any ofthe following situations arise, take the urgent action indicated.G If liquid crystal comes in contact with your skin

Wipe the area with a cloth and then wash thoroughly withrunning water and soap.

G If liquid crystal gets into your eyeFlush the affected eye with clean water for at least 15 minutesand then seek medical assistance.

G If liquid crystal is swallowedFlush your mouth thoroughly with water. Drink largequantities of water and induce vomiting. Then seekmedical assistance.

I Notes on Electrical InterferenceIf the camera is to be used in hospitals or aircrafts, pleasenote that this camera may cause interference to otherequipment in the hospital or aircraft.For details, please check with the applicable regulations inthat place.

I Handling Your Digital CameraThis camera contains precision electronic components. Toensure that images are recorded correctly, do not subjectthe camera to impacts or shocks while an image is beingrecorded.

I Trademark InformationG IBM PC/AT is a registered trademark of International

Business Machines Corp. of the U.S.A.G iMac and Macintosh are registered trademarks of AppleComputer, Inc.

G Windows is a registered trademark of the MicrosoftCorporation of the U.S. registered in the U.S.A. and othercountries.Windows is an abbreviated term referring to the MicrosoftWindows Operating System.

G SmartMedia is a trademark of Toshiba Corporation.G Other company or product names are trademarks or

registered trademarks of the respective companies.

I Explanation of Color Television SystemNTSC: National Television System Committee, color

television telecasting specifications adopted mainlyin the U.S.A., Canada and Japan.

PAL: Phase Alternation by Line, a color television systemadopted mainly by European countries and China.

Features Accessories

GThe newly developed Super CCD (featuring a total of 3.3million pixels) used in the FinePix6900 ZOOM provides ultra-high resolution image file with 6.03 million (2832 2128) pixels.

G6 optical zoom that uses aspherical lenses for superboptical performance

GMaximum 4.4 seamless digital zoom at VGA modeG0.55-inch 110,000 pixel Electronic ViewfinderGThe wide range of exposure modes, which includes a

manual photography mode, allows you to precisely tailor thephotography settings to the conditions.

GQuick, responsive operation with a 3-second startup and aslittle as 1-second between shots.

GFast ISO 400 film speed (compared to a standard film speedof ISO 100) and a built-in automatic flash allow shooting in awider range of situations.

GHot shoe for syncronizing an extornal flash unitGAuto focus with macro photography function (manual focus

also available)GAutomatic shooting modes for different types of shots allow

settings that are matched to your subjectGConvenient preview function so you can quickly check your shotsGContinuous shooting function even at maximum resolutionGHistogram display function lets you instantly check exposure

levels after you take a shot.GTrimmed recording function saves only that part of the

image you want to keep.GPlayback zoom function (up to 18)GMulti-level exposure and black-and-white photography

functions allow even more scope for photographic expressionG Information button shows a list of the camera settings at one

touch whenever you need itGMagnesium alloy bodyGEasy high-speed image file transfer via the USB connection

GSmartMedia(16MB, 3.3V) (1)Supplied with: Anti-static case (1) Index label (1)

GNP-80 RechargeableBattery (1)

GAC Power AdapterAC-5VS/AC-5VH(approx. 2 m (6.6 ft.)connection cord) (1)

GShoulder strap (1)

GLens cap (1)

GLens cap holder (1)

GVideo Cable (approx. 1.5 m(4.9 ft.), mini-plug (3.5 mmdia.) to pin-plug cable) (1)

G Interface Set (1) CD-ROM (1) Special USB cable with

Noise Suppression core (1) Software Quick Start

Guide (1)

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AE-L(AE lock)button (P.56)

(Focus Check)button(P.59)

EVF/LCD(viewfinder/monitorselector)button (P.24,33)

Viewfinder(EVF)

DISP button( P.32, 37)

SHIFT button(P.97,102)

LCD monitor

BACK button

Tripod mount4-direction( )button

Battery cover(P.16)

MENU/OK button

Command dial

Strap mount( P.14)

SmartMedia slot cover(P.19)

SmartMedia slot(P.19)

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Nomenclature Refer to the pages in parentheses for more details

Indicator lamp (P.28)

Command dial

Mode dial(P.11)

Mode switch(P.11)

Hot shoe(P.74)

Focusing ring(P.58)

Shutter button

Self-timer lamp(P.63)

(Flash)button(P.51)

(Self-timer)button (P.62)

(Continuous shooting)button (P.61)

(POWER)button (P.21)

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(Exposure compensation)button(P.57)

(AF/Custom white balance)button(P.59/P.67)

Terminal cover(P.17)

Flash control sensor

Flash(P.51)

Flash pop-up button(P.51)

Lens

Focusing mode selectorswitch (P.24,58)

Zoom button (P.25)T : TelephotoW: Wide-angle

INFO(information check)button(P.64,78)

DIGITAL(USB)socket (P.104)

Video out socket(P.40)

DC IN 5V(power input)socket(P.18)

Nomenclature

Mode dial

Mode switch

Shutter-priority auto(P.44) Aperture-priority auto (P.44)

Manual(P.46)

Setup(P.95)Programed auto(P.44)

Auto (P.24,42)

Scene Position (P.42)

Movie(P.48)

Photography mode(P.24)

Playback mode(P.33)

Mode switch (P.24, 33)

POWER button (P.21)


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Shutter Speed and Aperture Setting DisplaysNomenclature

Zoom bar

Date

DateShutter speedAE lock

Aperture setting display

File size/Image qualityNumber of remaining shots

Battery low warning

Battery lowwarning

AF warning

Camera shakewarning

Example of Monitor Text Display : Shooting

Playback framenumber

Protection

DPOF

Time

Playback mode

Example of Monitor Text Display : Playback

Card access

AF frame

Exposure compensation

Exposure compensationindicator

Macro

Self-Timer photography

Photography mode

Continuous shooting

Manual focus

Focus indicator

Flash mode

If you exceed the control range for a photography mode (as with a scene that is extremelyoverexposed or underexposed), the shutter speed or aperture is displayed in red on the screen.For dimly lit scenes, ---- is displayed on the screen as the shutter speed and aperture setting. Whenthis occurs, press the shutter button down halfway so that the camera takes the measurements anddisplays the settings.

1 If you change the settings and the image is still overexposed, use the optional Adapter Ring and ND (LightAdjustment) Filter (P.109).

2 If the image is underexposed even after you change the shutter speed, use the flash (P.51).3 If you do not use a flash, the shutter speed will be slow and a tripod should be used.

IPhotography modes and Responses

Photography mode Response

Overexposure 5 (Auto)4 (Scene Position)9 (Program)

Use the optional Adapter Ring and ND (Light Adjustment) Filter(P.109).

0 (Shutter-priority) Select a faster shutter speed (up to 1/1000 sec.) (

P.44).1

- (Aperture-priority) Select a higher aperture setting (up to F11) (P.44). 1

3 (Manual) Select a faster shutter speed (up to 1/1000 sec.) or a higher aperturesetting (up to F11) (P.46). 1

0 (Shutter-priority) Select a slower shutter speed (up to 3 sec.) (P.44). 2 3

- (Aperture-priority) Select a lower aperture setting (down to F2.8) (P.44). 2 3

3 (Manual) Select a slower shutter speed (up to 3 sec.) or a lower aperture setting(down to F2.8) (P.46). 2 3

Underexposure 5 (Auto)4 (Scene Position)9 (Program)

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To prevent the lens cap from appearing in theshot when you take pictures, attach the lens capto the lens cap holder.

Using the Lens Cap Holder

G! Attaching the shoulder strap incorrectly could resultin the camera being dropped.

Attach the shoulder strap to the strap mounts.After attaching the shoulder strap, checkcarefully that the strap is firmly secured.

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Remove fasteners A and B from only one side

of the shoulder strap. Then pass the shoulderstrap through the lens cap holder and then backthrough fastenersA andB.

Pull the lens cap cord through the strap

mount.Fit and remove the lens cap by squeezing theleft and right sides of the cap.

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G! Attach the lens cap cord to avoid losing the lens cap.

Lens cap holder

Fastener B

Fastener A

1 Getting Ready ATTACHING THE LENS CAP AND SHOULDER STRAP

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LOADING THE BATTERY

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CHARGING THE BATTERY

The indicator lamp lights (orange) and batterycharging begins. When charging is completed,the indicator lamp goes off.

G! A fully discharged battery takes about 5 hours torecharge.

G! An almost fully charged battery will not charge. Thisis normal and does not indicate a fault.

G! If you switch the camera on while the battery ischarging, the charging will stop.

G! By using the optional Battery Charger BC-80, you canreduce the charging time to approximately 70 minutes(P.110).

Check that the camera is switched off. Open theterminal cover and plug the AC power adapterconnector into the DC IN 5V socket. Then plugthe AC power adapter into a power outlet.

G! Problems arising from the use of products other thangenuine FUJIFILM products are not covered by yourwarranty.

G! See P.116, 117 for additional notes on the AC poweradapter.

Hold the battery in, and close the battery

cover.

G! Do not use excessive force to open the batterycover.

G! When replacing the battery, always switch thecamera off beforehand. If you open the battery coverwithout switching the camera off, the camerasettings may revert to the factory defaults.

Slide the battery cover and lift it open.

Insert the battery in the direction indicated bythe arrow on the battery.

Arrowmark

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NP-80 rechargeable battery.

G! The battery is not fully charged at shipment. Youmust charge the battery before you use it.

G! See P.114 116 for more information on thebattery.

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USING THE AC POWER ADAPTER

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LOADING THE SmartMedia

03Connecting the AC-5V AC Power Adapter toyour camera allows you to take pictures or playback images (using a TV connection, etc.)without worrying about the battery running out.You can also use the AC power adapter torecharge the cameras battery, making it veryconvenient for travelling, etc.

GCompatible AC power adapters

Model: AC-5VS/AC-5VH (provided as anaccessory or sold separately)

G! Problems arising through the use of products otherthan genuine FUJIFILM products are not covered byyour warranty.

G! See P.116 for additional notes on the AC poweradapter.

Check that the camera is switched off. Open theterminal cover and plug the AC power adapterconnector into the DC IN 5V socket. Then plugthe AC power adapter into a power outlet.

DC IN 5VSocket

G! Images cannot be recorded or erased if a write-protect sticker is affixed to the SmartMedia.

G! Operation of this camera is only guaranteed when itis used with FUJIFILM SmartMedia.

G! Some 3.3V SmartMedia are labelled as 3V or IDcards.

G! See P.117, 118 for more information on SmartMedia.

Check that the camera is switched off andopen the slot cover.

Push the SmartMedia firmly into the SmartMediaslot as far as it will go.

Close the slot cover.

G! If you open the slot cover while the camera isswitched on, the camera is automatically switchedoff to protect the SmartMedia.

G! The SmartMedia will not slide fully into the slot if it isinserted facing the wrong way. Be careful not toapply undue force to the SmartMedia.

SmartMedia

IOnly use 3.3V SmartMediaMG-4S ( 4MB), MG-16SW (16MB, ID)MG-8S ( 8MB), MG-32SW (32MB, ID)MG-16S (16MB), MG-64SW (64MB, ID)MG-32S (32MB), MG-128SW (128MB, ID)MG-64S (64MB)

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SWITCHING ON AND OFF See P.95 96 for information on selecting the language.

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REMOVING THE SmartMedia

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Check that the indicator lamp is green andswitch the camera off (P.21).

Open the slot cover.

Grasp the SmartMedia with your fingertips andpull it out.

Never open the SmartMedia slot cover whilethe camera is switched on.This could destroythe image data or damage the SmartMediaitself.

G! To protect the SmartMedia, always store it in thespecial anti-static case.

G See P.88, 108 for information on printingimages.

G See P.103106 for information on downloadingimages to a personal computer.

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Lit white

Flashing red

Lit red

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Press the $ (Power) button to switch thecamera on and off. When you switch the cameraon, the indicator lamp turns green. If the date hasbeen cleared, a confirmation message appears.

SET : Switches to the DATE/TIME setting screen(P.23).

NO : Switches to photography or playback mode.

G! If you do not set the date and time, this confirmationscreen will appear each time you switch the camera on.

G! If you switch the camera on when the Mode switch is set to1, the lens extends. Take care not to press on the lens.

Check the battery level warning when you switchthe camera on.Battery has ample charge. (No indicator

displayed.)The battery is approximately half charged.Battery charge low. Replace or recharge the

battery as it will run out shortly.The battery is exhausted. The display will shortly

go blank and the camera will stop working.Replace or recharge the battery.

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N Auto Power Save Function NIf the camera is not used in any way for 30seconds when the camera functions areenabled, this function temporarily switchesfeatures such as the LCD screen off to reducepower consumption. If the camera is then leftunused for a further period (2 or 5 minutes), theAuto Power Save function automaticallyswitches the camera off. (See P.100 for details.)


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SETTING THE DATE AND TIME

Use the dc button to select the desired itemand then use the a and b buttons to correctthe setting.

When you have finished setting the date andtime, press the MENU/OK button to confirm thesetting.When the SETUP screen reappears, move theMode dial to a setting other than ` to exitthe SETUP screen.

G! If you hold down a or b, the numbers changecontinuously.

G! When the time displayed passes 12:00:00, theAM/PM setting automatically switches.

G! To set the time precisely, press the MENU/OKbutton when the time is at zero seconds.

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Set the Mode switch to 1 Set the Modedial to `. The SETUP screen appears onthe monitor.

Use a or b to select DATE/TIME.

Press c.

G! See P.95 for more information on the ` (setup)menu.

G! If at least 3 hours have passed since the AC poweradapter was connected or the battery inserted anddate and time set, then those settings will bemaintained for roughly 1 hour even when the camerahas no power supply (when the AC power adapter isdisconnected and the battery is removed).

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If the date was cleared and you selected SETDATE/TIME, proceed from step . (P.23)3

If the date setting was cleared and you haveset the date and time from the confirmationscreen, pressing the MENU/OK buttonreturns you to the selected photography orplayback mode.

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TAKING PICTURES (AUTO MODE)2 BasicPhotography

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Set the Mode switch to 1 and set theMode dial to 5. Then slide the focusmode selector switch to AF.

GEffective Photography Range

Wide-angle: Approx. 50 cm to infinityTelephoto : Approx. 90 cm to infinity

G! For close-up photography, set the mode to MACRO(P.55).

G! Check that the lens is clean. If it is dirty, clean thelens as described on P.113.

You can switch between using the viewfinder(EVF) and the monitor (LCD) to take pictures bypressing the EVF/LCD button.

The EVF/LCD selection setting is retainedwhen the mode is switched or the camera isswitched off.

Put your arm through the shoulder strap so thatthe strap is looped around your shoulder. Holdthe camera grip with your right hand and useyour left hand to support the camera (lens)securely.

G! Use of the automatic flash is recommended (P.52).

G! Moving the camera when you take a picture canresult in a blurred image. You should use the flash ora tripod to prevent camera shake, particularly whenyou are shooting in dark locations.

Zoom bar

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You can use the Zoom button or a and b onthe 4-direction button to zoom in and out. To zoomin on the subject, press the T side of the button.To zoom out, press the W side. When you use thezoom, a zoom bar appears on the screen.

G! Zooming pauses briefly when you switch between theoptical zoom and the digital zoom (P.60).

G! When you are shooting with the camera held on its side,you should use the 4-direction button to operate the zoom.

G! The FinePix6900 ZOOM uses a 6 optical zoom with afocal length equivalent to 35 210 mm on a 35 mmcamera. The focal length when the camera is switchedon is equivalent to roughly 50 mm.

Zoom button4-direction

button

G! If , or is displayed, first wipe the contact surface on theSmartMedia (gold-colored area) thoroughly with a soft,dry cloth and then reload the SmartMedia. If this does notresolve the problem, format the card.

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If you press the shutter button down halfway andthen press the shutter button down fully withoutreleasing it, the camera beeps once and takesthe picture. The icon then appears on thescreen and the shot is recorded as an image file.

G! When the icon appears on the screen, imagerecording is in progress. Do not remove theSmartMedia while the icon is displayed.

G! You cannot take the next shot when the number ofavailable shots is displayed in red.

If the camera cannot focus, the AF frame doesnot change and the camera does not beep.

GTo focus on your subject, use the AF/AElock and focus on another subject that isroughly the same distance away and hasabout the same brightness (P.30).

GYou can also focus the camera manually.(An easy solution is to use the one-touchAF function to focus on a subject that is

roughly the same distance away.

P.59)GIf it is too dark to focus, move to roughly 2 m

away from the subject and then take thepicture.

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When you press the shutter button down halfway,the camera emits a short double-beep and focuseson your subject. At that point, the AF frame on thescreen becomes smaller and the camera sets theshutter speed and aperture.

G! If the camera does not emit a short double-beep andNAF appears on the screen, the camera cannot focus.

G! When you press the shutter button down halfway, theimage on the screen freezes temporarily. However, thisimage is not the recorded image.

G! If NAF is displayed on the screen (e.g. the shot is toodark for the camera to focus), try standing about 2 mfrom your subject to take the picture.

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Frame the shot so that the subject fills the entireAF (Auto Focus) frame.

G! If the subject is not in the AF frame, use AE/AF lockto take the picture (P.30).

G! When you take a picture, the indicator lamp turnsorange (photographs cannot be taken). When theindicator lamp turns green again, the camera isready to take pictures.

G! If you press the shutter button down fully in a singlemotion, the AF frame does not change size and thecamera does not beep when the picture is taken.

G! The indicator lamp flashes orange while the flash ischarging.

G! Refer to P.120 for information on warning displays.



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The number of available shots appears on thescreen.

G! See P.97 for information on changing the File sizeand Quality setting.

G! At shipment, the default settings are J (for FileSize) and NORMAL (for Quality).

IStandard number of shots per SmartMediaBecause the amount of data recorded varies depending on the subject, the number of available shots may not

decrease when recording ends, or may decrease by 2 frames. Also, the discrepancy between the actual number ofshots and the standard number of shots tends to be larger when there is more space remaining on the SmartMedia.

The numbers of available shots are shown for formatted SmartMedia.

Quality Mode

Image Data Size

MG-4S (4MB)

MG-8S (8MB)

MG-16S/SW (16MB)

MG-32S/SW (32MB)

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12

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Approx.1200KB

Approx.620KB

Approx.320KB

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FINE NORMAL

MG-64S/SW (64MB)

MG-128SW (128MB)

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Approx.17720KB

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File Size G 2832 2128 K640 480

FINE NORMAL NORMAL

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Approx.1300KB

Approx.590KB

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Color Status Meaning

I Indicator Lamp Display

Green

Lit

Flashing

OrangeLit

Flashing

Red Flashing

Ready to shoot.

AF/AE in progress or camerashake warning.Recording to SmartMedia (thenext picture can be taken).

Flash charging.

GSmartMedia warning.No SmartMedia loaded,SmartMedia not formatted,incorrect format, write-protectsticker used, SmartMedia full,SmartMedia error.

GBattery charging error.GLens operation error.

GImage being recorded ontothe SmartMedia (the next

picture cannot be taken).GBattery charging in progress.

N Subjects Not Suitable for AutofocusN

Detailed warning messages are displayed on thescreen (P.120).

Though the FinePix6900 ZOOM uses an accurateautofocus mechanism, it may have difficultyfocusing or not be able to focus at all for the types

of subject and situation listed below. In suchcases, the image may be out of focus.

G Very shiny subjects such as a mirror or car body.G Subjects photographed through glass.G Subjects that do not reflect well, such as hair

or fur.G Subjects with no substance, such as smoke or

flames.G When the subject is distant and dark.G When there is very little contrast between the

subject and the background (such as whitewalls or subjects dressed in the same color asthe background).

G When a subject other than your main subject isclose to the AF frame, has good contrast andis in front of or behind your main subject (suchas a strongly contrasting person standing outagainst the background).

G Subjects moving at high speed.

In situations of this sort, use the AF/AE lock(P.30) or manual focus (P.58).

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In a shot with this type of composition, thesubjects (two people in this case) are not in the

AF frame. If the shot is taken at this point, thesubjects will not be in focus.

Move the camera slightly so that one of thesubjects in the AF frame.

G! Check that the focus mode selector switch is set to AF.

N AF (Autofocus)/AE (Autoexposure) LockNOn the FinePix6900 ZOOM, pressing the shutter button down half way locks the focus andexposure settings (AF and AE lock). If you want to focus on a subject that is not centered in theframe or change the picture composition after the exposure is set, you can obtain good results bychanging the composition after the AF and AE settings are locked.

When you cannot focus and AF/AE lock does not give the correct exposureGPosition the AF frame over your main subject and apply the AE lock (P.56). Move the AF frame

to another subject at roughly the same distance and press the shutter button halfway. Holding theshutter button down halfway, recompose your original shot and take the picture.

Press and hold the shutter button down halfway(AF/AE lock). The AF frame on the screenbecomes smaller and the camera determinesthe shutter speed and aperture setting.

G! You can reapply the AF/AE lock as many times asyou like before releasing the shutter.

G! The AF/AE lock operates in all photography modesand can be used to ensure excellent results.

With the shutter button still held down halfway(AF/AE lock), move the camera back to theoriginal image and press the shutter buttondown fully.

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This function can be selected in the 5 4 9 0 - and 3 photography modes. Thescreen display changes each time you press theDISP button. Press the DISP button to displaythe framing guideline.

G! The framing guideline is not recorded on the image.

G! The lines in the scene frame roughly divide therecorded pixels into three equal parts horizontally andvertically. When the image is printed, the resultingprint may be shifted slightly from the scene frame.

Text displayed

Framing Guideline displayed

No text displayed

Scene

Use this frame when you want to position yourmain subject in the center of the frame or whenyou want to align your shot with the horizon.This feature allows you to compose a shot thatcaptures the moment while focusing on thesubject size and the overall balance of the shot.

Always use the AF/AE lock to compose yourpicture. Failing to use the AF/AE lock mayresult in the image being out of focus.

N Important N

You can use c and d button to move forwardand backward respectively through your images.The monitor display changes each time youpress the DISP button.

G! If image on the monitor is difficult to see, adjust themonitor brightness (P.102).

N Images That Can be Viewed on the FinePix6900 ZOOM NYou can use this camera to view (excluding some uncompressed data) images recorded on anFinePix6900 ZOOM or images recorded onto a 3.3V SmartMedia using a FUJIFILM FinePix series,MX series and DX series digital camera.

Set the Mode switch to 2.The setting toggles between the viewfinder

(EVF) and the monitor (LCD) each time youpress the EVF/LCD button.

G! When you set the Mode switch to 2, the lastimage shot is displayed.

The EVF/LCD selection setting is retainedwhen the mode is switched or the camerais switched off.

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Pressing a or b during single-frame playbackzooms in or out on the still image. A zoom baris displayed during zooming.

GZoom scales:G 2832 2128 pixel images: Max 18H 2048 1536 pixel images: Max 13J 1280 960 pixel images: Max 8K 640 480 pixel images: Max 4

After you have zoomed in on your image,

Press the DISP button.

Use the ab and dc buttons to zoom in ondifferent parts of the image.

Press the DISP button again to revert tozoomed display.

G! Pressing d or c during zooming cancels zoomingand moves to the next image.

G! Press the BACK button to return to normal unscaleddisplay.

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You can fast forward through the frames byholding down d or c button for about

1 second during playback.

During fast forward, 3 frames are showntogether in miniature on the monitor. When you

stop fast forward, the image enclosed in theframe is displayed on the monitor as a singleimage.

G! A progress bar is displayed to show the approximateplayback position on the SmartMedia.

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G! Multi-frame playback is also useful for specifyingerase, protect and DPOF settings for single framesand for selecting images when you want to check orcancel DPOF settings.

G! The text displayed on screen disappears after about3 seconds.

G! Multi-frame playback cannot be used at the sametime as playback zoom.

The displayed playback mode switches eachtime you press the DISP button. Press the

DISP button to switch to multi-frame playback(9-frame).

Select a frame by using a, b, d and cto move the cursor (the orange box) to thedesired frame. Press a or b several times toswitch to the previous page or the next page.

You can enlarge the selected image bypressing the DISP button again.

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After you use the playback zoom, press theMENU/OK button to trim the image.

Check the size at which the image will be savedand then press the MENU/OK button. Thetrimmed image is saved as a separate file.

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Saving Trimmed Images

The size of the saved image variesdepending on the zoom scale. In VGA mode,TRIMMING is displayed in yellow. Atresolutions below VGA, TRIMMING isno longer displayed.

IImage SizesH Suitable for A5 printing

J Suitable for A6 printing

KTRIMMING is displayed in yellow sincethe quality is too low for printing.

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Set the Mode switch to 2.

Press the MENU/OK button to display themenu screen on the monitor.

Select FRAME in the {ERASE menu andpress the MENU/OK button.

G! See P.81 for more information on Erasing all framesand Formating.

G! Multi-frame playback (P.37) is an easy way toselect images to be protected.

Press d or c button to display the image tobe erased.

Press the MENU/OK button to erase thedisplayed image. When erasing is complete, the

next image appears and the message is displayed.

G! To cancel single-frame erase, press the BACKbutton to return to the menu. To exit the menuscreen, press the BACK button again.

G! If is displayed, the imageprotection must be removed to erase the image(P.84).

G! If the message isdisplayed, DPOF is specified. When you press theMENU/OK button, the image is erased and theDPOF settings are updated.

To continue erasing images, repeat steps, .43

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The Advanced Photography section introduces a range of camera functions that you can access bysetting the Mode switch to 1.

IPhotography mode specifications

VIDEO OUT socket

To the videoinput socket

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Switch off the camera and the TV. Plug thevideo cable (provided) into the VIDEO OUT

socket on the camera.

Plug the other end of the cable into the videoinput socket on the TV. Then switch the camera

and TV on and take pictures or play backimages as you would normally.

G! If there is a power outlet available, connect theAC-5VS/AC-5VH AC Power Adapter.

G! Refer to the instructions provided with your TV formore information on video input for your TV.

5 Auto(P.42)

Photographymode

Accessible menusettings

Factorydefault

FlashPhotography

(P.51)

MacroPhotography(P.55)

AE lock(P.56)

ExposureCompensation

(P.57)

MF(P.58)

ContinuousShooting(P.61)

Self-TimerPhotography(P.62)

i \7 L O O O O O

P Flash (P.66)E White barance (P.66)I Photometry (P.69)R Sensitivity (P.70)| Auto bracketing (P.70)S Sharpness (P.72)A Multi-exp (P.72)? External Flash (P.74)

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NORMALOFFOFF

r Portrait(P.43)

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w Sports(P.43) i 7

yNight Scene(P.43) L :

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0 Shutter-priorityAuto (P.44) \ 7 O O O O O O

- Aperture-priorityAuto (P.44)

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O O O O O O

3 Manual (P.46) \ 7 O O O O

uMovie( P.48)

4 Scene Position(P.42)

oBlack and White(P.43)

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Scene Position

Turn the Mode dial to select the setting.

This is the simplest mode for taking pictures and

can be used in a wide range of situations.

In 4 Scene Position mode, you can select5 types of shot (r t w y o). Turn thecommand dial to select the setting.

5 Auto

4: Scene Position

This mode provides photography settingstailored to particular types of shot.

Use this mode for daytime shots of scenery.Landscape mode provides crisp, clear shots of

buildings, mountains and other scenery.

GWhen using the flashThe Flash mode is automatically set toSuppressed Flash. This setting cannot bechanged.

Use this mode for shots taken in the evening orat night. Night Scene mode gives priority toslower shutter speeds.

GShutter

Slow shutter speed mode with speeds as slowas 3 seconds.

GWhen using the flashSlow Synchro, Red-Eye Reduction+SlowSynchro only.

Use this mode for shots of people. Portrait modeprovides soft-tone images with natural skin colors.

GWhen using the flashAuto Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Forced Flash,Slow Synchro.

w Sports

Use this mode for moving objects. Sports modegives priority to faster shutter speeds.

GShutter

Takes pictures using fast shutter speeds.GWhen using the flash

Auto Flash or Forced Flash only.

t Landscape

y Night Scene

You can use this option to shoot in black andwhite regardless of the type of scene.

GUsing flashAuto flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Forced Flash,Slow Synchro.

o Black and white

With the exception of o Black and Whitemode, the macro setting cannot be selected.

r Portrait

G! In 5 or 4 mode, the sensitivity is set to ISO100.

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Shutter speed

ApertureTurn the Mode dial to select a setting.

Turning the Command dial gives you access tothe following :

9 : Program Shift0 : Shutter speed setting (1step: 1/3 EV)

ISO 100 3 sec. to 1/1000 sec.ISO 200 3 sec. to 1/1000 sec.ISO 400 1.6 sec. to 1/1000 sec.

-: Aperture settingF2.8 to F11 in 1/3 EV steps

G! See P.65 76 for information on the Photographymenu.

This is an automatic mode that selects the shutterspeed and aperture for you but still allows you to

select the other camera settings. Like the Shutter-priority and Aperture-priority modes, this mode isrelatively simple to use (Program Shift).

9: Programed Auto

This is an automatic mode that allows you to set theshutter speed. You can use this mode to take shotsthat freeze movement (fast shutter speeds) or thatgive the impression of movement (slow shutterspeeds).

0: Shutter-priority Auto

This is an automatic mode that allows you to set theaperture. You can use this mode to take shots witha blurred background (wide aperture) or with bothforeground and background in sharp focus (narrowaperture).

-: Aperture-priority Auto

G! Set the correct exposure compensation for theshooting conditions (P.57).

This function allows you to select differentshutter speed and aperture setting combinationswithout changing the exposure setting. InProgram Shift mode, the shutter speed andaperture settings are displayed in yellow.Program Shift is cancelled when you switchmodes or switch the camera off.

If you exceed the control range for thephotography mode (as with a scene that is

extremely overexposed or underexposed), theshutter speed or aperture is displayed in red onthe screen (P.13).

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Aperture

Exposure indicator

Shutter speed

Turn the Mode dial to select the settings.

Turn the Command dial to set the shutter speed.

This mode allows you to set any shutter speed

or aperture setting.GShutter speed setting (1 steps: 1/3 EV)

ISO 100 3 sec. to 1/1000 sec.ISO 200 3 sec. to 1/1000 sec.ISO 400 1.6 sec. to 1/1000 sec.

GAperture settingF2.8 to F11 in 1/3 EV steps

3: Manual

G! See P.65 76 for information on the Photographymenu.

G! See P.112 for more information on EVs.

Shutter Speed Setting

Set the aperture by holding down the @ (exposure compensation) button and turning theCommand dial.

Use the exposure indicator on the monitor as aguide to setting the exposure.

Moving the indicator towards plus gives anoverexposed image (plus displayed in yellow),while moving the indicator towards minus (minusdisplayed in yellow) gives an underexposedimage.

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Turn the Mode dial to select the settings.

G! Depending on the space available on the SmartMedia,the time that can be recorded in one movie may beshorter than 160 seconds.

The available shooting time and the message are shown on the monitor.

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Use this mode to shoot up to 160 seconds of video

per movie.GMovie format: Motion JPEG (P.112)

320 240 pixels10 frames per secondWithout sound

8 Movie

Available recording time

I SmartMedia standard shooting time

The numbers of available shots are shown for formattedSmartMedia.

SmartMedia Capacity

MG-4S (4MB) Approx. 23 sec.






Shooting begins when you press the shutterbutton down fully.

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In Movie mode, the lens is locked at the wide-angle setting and only the digital zoom can beused. You can use the Zoom button or the 4-direction button a and b to zoom in and out.When you use the zoom, a Zoom bar appearson the screen.

GDigital zoom focal distance

Approx. 35 mm to 70 mm (1.4 in. to 2.8 in.)(Approx. 2)

G! You do not need to hold down the shutter button.

G! The focus is fixed at 50 cm (1.6 ft.) to infinity.

G! The focus and white balance are fixed duringshooting, but the exposure varies automatically tosuit the scene being shot.

The white balance is automatically set whenyou press the shutter button down fully.

Zoom bar

If you use the FinePix6900 ZOOM to record amovie that is longer than 80 seconds andthen attempt to play back the movie on adifferent camera model, the message appears and playback may fail.

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Press the flash pop-up button to set the flash.

GEffective flash range (for 5)

Wide-angle: Approx. 0.3 m to 3.6 m (1 ft. to 11.8 ft.)Telephoto : Approx. 0.9 m to 3.2 m (2.9 ft. to 10.5 ft.)(Built-in flash guide number: 8 (at ISO 100))

G! You cannot use the flash in 8 mode.

G! If the photography mode is 5, use the AutoFlash mode.

G! When you pop the flash up, the image shown on thescreen may disappear and the screen may go dark.This is because the flash is charging. In this event,the indicator lamp flashes orange.

G! The available flash settings are limited depending onthe photography mode (P.41).

G! See P.74 for information on using external flashunits.

Press the l button to select the flash setting.The flash setting changes each time you pressthe l button.

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G! It takes about 22 seconds to record an 160 secondmovie (roughly 24MB) onto a SmartMedia.

G! If you start shooting and then immediately endshooting, only 3 seconds of movie is recorded ontothe SmartMedia.

If you press the shutter button during shooting,shooting ends and the movie is recorded on theSmartMedia.

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G! Once the remaining time runs out, shootingautomatically ends and the movie is recorded on theSmartMedia.

During shooting, a timer in the top-right corner ofthe monitor counts down the remaining time.

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Use this mode for ordinary photography. Theflash fires automatically as required by theshooting conditions.

i Auto Flash Mode \ Red-Eye Reduction

Use this mode to ensure that the subject s eyesappear natural when photographing people inlow-light conditions.The flash fires a pre-flash just before the picture istaken and then fires again to take the actual picture.

G! The\ red-eye reduction flash in 5 or 4 modefires automatically when required by the conditions.

N Red-Eye Effect NWhen you use the flash to photograph people in low-light conditions, their eyes sometimes appearred in the picture. This is caused by the light of the flash reflecting off the inside of the eye. UseRed-Eye Reduction flash to effectively minimize the likelihood of the red-eye effect.Take the following measures to make Red-Eye Reduction more effective :

GGet the subjects to look at the camera. GGet as close as possible to the subjects.

7 Forced Flash

Use this flash mode to photograph backlitscenes, such as a subject against a window orin the shade of a tree, or to obtain the correctcolors when you are shooting under lightingsuch as fluorescent tubes. In this mode, theflash fires in bright as well as dark conditions.

This is a flash mode that uses a slow shutterspeed. This allows you to take pictures of peopleat night that clearly show both your subjects andthe nighttime backdrop.

Slow Synchro

G! The image may be overexposed when you shootbright scenes.

G! Because a slow shutter speed is used, a tripodshould be used to prevent camera shake.

Use this mode for slow synchro shots with red-eye reduction.

Red-Eye Reduction + Slow Synchro

To take a picture of a main subject at night withthe background brightly lit, please use the 4mode y (Night Scene) settings (P.43).

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] Suppressed Flash

Close the flash to switch to Suppressed Flashmode.

In the modes listed below, the flash pops up butthe ] icon appears on the monitor and theflash cannot be used.

GModes in which flash cannot be usedt Landscape (P.43)e Continuous shooting (P.61)|Auto bracketing (P.70)

Pressing the flash down switches the camera toSuppressed Flash mode.Use this mode for photography using indoor lighting,for shots taken through glass, and for photographyin venues such as theaters or at indoor sportingevents where the distance is too great for the flashto be effective. When you use Suppressed Flash,the Auto White Balance function (P.112) operatesso that natural colors are captured along with theambience of the available light.

G! If you are shooting in Suppressed Flash mode in darkconditions, use a tripod to prevent camera shake.

G! See P.28, 121 for information on the camera shakewarning.

This mode can be selected in the 5 o 9 0 - and3 photography modes.Selecting Macro mode allows you to take close-up shots.

GEffective Photography Range:Approx. 10 cm80 cm.

When you press the a button, the a iconappears on the screen and the camera is in Macromode. Press the a button again to cancel Macromode.

G! The focal length is equivalent to that of a 35 mm 80 mm optical zoom on a 35 mm camera. The digitalzoom can also be used (P.60).

G! Select the appropriate Flash mode for the conditions(P.51). Note that the effective flash range is approx.30 cm80 cm.

G! If the flash is too bright, adjust the flash brightness(P.66).

G! When shooting in dark conditions, use a tripod toprevent camera shake.

G! Macro photography is automatically cancelled in thefollowing situations: When the photography mode is switched to 4

(excluding o) u `. When you switch to Playback mode. When the camera is switched off.

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This mode can be selected in the 5 4 9 0 and- photography modes.Use this function when you want to take pictureswith the exposure fixed for a particular subject.Frame the shot so that the subject occupiesmost of the center of the screen and then pressthe AE-L button.The + icon appears on the screen and theexposure is locked while you hold down the AE-Lbutton.

With the AE-L button held down, press theshutter button down halfway to focus the shotand then compose the shot again.

1Beep

2This mode can be selected in the 9 0 and-photography modes.Use this function for shots where you cannot obtainthe optimum brightness (exposure), such as shotswith extremely high contrast between the subjectand the background.

To select the Exposure Compensation setting, holddown the @ button and turn the Command dial.The symbol indicating the compensation direction( or +) turns yellow. The @ symbol also turnsyellow while exposure compensation is being setand then turns blue after setting is completed.

GCompensation range: 2 to +2 EV, in 1/3 EV steps

G! Exposure compensation is disabled in the followingsituations: When 7 (Forced Flash) or \ (Red-eye Reduction)

mode is used and the scene photographed is dark

Exposure indicator moved towards + (plus)GCopying of printed text (black characters on white

paper) +4 steps (+1.3 EV)GBacklit portraits +2 to +4 steps (+0.7 to +1.3 EV)GVery bright scenes (such as snowfields) and highly

reflective subjects +3 steps (+1 EV)GShots made up predominantly of sky. +3 steps (+1 EV)

Exposure indicator moved towards(minus)GSpotl i t subjects, particularly against dark

backgrounds2 steps (0.7 EV)GCopying of printed text (white characters on black

paper)2 steps (0.7 EV)GScenes with low reflectivity, such as shots of pine

trees or dark foliage2 steps (0.7 EV)

G! See P.112 for more information on EVs.

N Subjects for Which ExposureAdjustment is Particularly Effective N

This setting is retained when the mode is switchedor the camera is switched off (The @ icon isdisplayed). Set the exposure compensation to 0unless compensation is required.

G! Once you press the shutter button down halfway, theexposure remains locked even if you release theAE-L button.

G! When the AE lock is applied, pressing the shutterbutton down halfway only sets the focus.

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Use this function to focus your shot quickly.When you press the &^*/! button, thecamera uses the autofocus function to focus onthe subject.

Use this function when it is difficult to seewhether the image is focused.When you press the # (Focus Check) button,the central portion of the image is shown enlargedand you can focus using the enlarged image.Pressing the # button again returns you to thenormal view.

One-touch AF Function # Focus Check Function

G! When the file size is K and you are using thedigital zoom (telephoto zoom settings), the enlargeddisplay does not appear.

G! The focus indicator is not displayed in one-touch AFmode.

Left Right

Manual focus can be used in all photographymodes except u. Use manual focus forsubjects that are not suitable for Auto Focus orwhere you want the focus fixed for a shot.

Slide the focus mode selector switch to MF.

The f icon appears on the screen.

Turn the focusing ring to focus on the subjectin the AF frame.

A focusing indicator mark appears on thescreen. Adjust the focus until ^ appears.

The shot is focused.

The camera is focused too close.Turn the focusing ring to the right.

The camera is focused too far away.Turn the focusing ring to the left.

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IFocusing Indicator MarksThe focusing mark appears when you move the focus aset amount (close to the focused position). Use themark as a guide to focusing.

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N Mastering Manual Focusing NUse a tripod to prevent the image becomingunfocused when the camera moves.

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G! You cannot use the flash in this mode.

G! The continuous photography speed is the sameregardless of the quality and file size settings.

Continuous shooting can be specified in allphotography modes except u.

Selecting continuous shooting allows you toshoot up to 5 frames continuously at intervals asshort as 0.2 seconds.When you press the e button, the e icon isdisplayed and continuous shooting is selected.Press the e button again to cancel continuousshooting.

When you take a series of shots, the resultingshots are displayed (shown in order from left to

right) and automatically saved.

G! The focus and exposure are determined for the firstframe and cannot be changed during shooting.

G! The results of the shot are displayed even when thephotographed image display is set to OFF (P.98).

G! The time required to record a file is approximately21 seconds in GNORMAL mode (for 5-framecontinuous shooting).

If you want to select the shots to be recorded,see P.98.

You can use the digital zoom function for allResolution (File Size) settings other than G.

GTo use the digital zoomUse the optical zoom to zoom in fully(telephoto) and then press the T button again.

GTo revert to optical zoomUse the digital zoom to zoom out fully (wide-angle) and then press the W button again.

G! You cannot use the digital zoom for resolutions ofG.

G! When you switch to digital zoom, the video image onthe monitor no longer changes smoothly.

G! The optical zoom is equivalent to approximately35 mm210 mm on a 35 mm camera.

G! See P.97 for information on changing the file sizesetting.

A zoom bar appears on the screen. If the imagegoes out of focus during zooming, press the

shutter button down halfway to make it easier tocheck the shot.

GDigital zoom focal lengthsH : Equivalent to approx. 210 mm 294 mm (1.4)J : Equivalent to approx. 210 mm 462 mm (2.2)K : Equivalent to approx. 210 mm 924 mm (4.4)Movie: Equivalent to approx. 35 mm 70 mm (2)

Optical zoom

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The self-timer lamp lights and then startsflashing until the picture is taken.

A countdown is displayed on the screenindicating the time remaining until the picture is

taken.Self-timer mode is automatically cancelled aftereach shot.

G! To stop the self-timer, once it has started running,press the BACK button.

10 SEC.2 SEC.

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Position the AF frame over the subject andpress the shutter button. The camera focuses onthe subject in the frame and self-timer starts torun.

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Manual focus can be used in all photographymodes except u.Each time you press the s button, the settingmoves one step in the sequence 2 SEC.10 SEC. OFF.

G! You can also use the AF/AE lock (P.30).

G! Take care not to stand in front of the lens when youpress the shutter button as this can prevent thecorrect focus or brightness (exposure) being obtained.

N 2-second PhotographyN

Flashing for 2 seconds

Lit for 5 seconds Flashing for 5 seconds.

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ISelf-timer Lamp DisplayThis feature is useful when pressing theshutter button causes camera shake evenwith the camera on a tripod.

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If you cannot recall the

current photographysettings, you can checkthem by holding downthe INFO button.

G! The photography information is not displayed in5 4 or u mode.

G! You can only use this function to check the settings,not to change them.

Flash brightnessadjustment

White balance

Photometry

Sensitivity

Auto bracketing

SharpnessPress the MENU/OK button to display the

menu.

Use d and c to select the menu item anda and b to change the setting.

Press the MENU/OK button to confirm thesetting.

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G! You cannot access the menu settings in 5 4 or u mode. See P.41 for details.

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To move to another menu page, press d or cbutton for the arrows in the menu ( or ).

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AUTO: Automatic adjustment(Shooting to show the ambience of thelight source)

: Custom white balance

: Custom white balance

z : Shooting outdoors in fine weather

x : Shooting in shade

c : Shooting under Daylight fluorescentlamps

v : Shooting under Warm White fluorescentlamps

b : Shooting under Cool White fluorescentlamps

n : Shooting in incandescent light

The white balance setting (unless it is a Custom WhiteBalance setting) is ignored when you use the flash. Toachieve the desired effect in your shot, press the flashback down to suppress flash operation (P.54).

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Select custom white balance or .

Press the MENU/OK button.

Custom White Balance Setting

This mode can be selected in the 9 0 - 3photography modes.

Use this setting when you cannot obtain thecorrect brightness, such as when the flash doesnot reach the subject (is too faint) or when youare using the flash for a close-up shot.

GThe range for exposure compensation is 2levels (0.6 to +0.6 EV in 0.3 EV increments).Exposure compensation only functions with thebuilt-in flash. See P.112 for more informationon EVs.


Change the white balance setting when youwant to take a picture with the white balancefixed for the surroundings and lighting when thepicture is taken.In Auto mode, the correct white balance may notbe obtained for subjects such as close-ups ofpeoples faces and shots taken under a speciallight source. In such situations, select the correctwhite balance for the light source. See P.112 formore information on the white balance. N Custom White Balance N

Use this function when you want to match thewhite balance accurately for a particular lightsource. You can also use this function toachieve special effects.

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Use this mode for scenes where the brightnessof the subject and background differ markedly sothat the Multi setting is unlikely to achieve thedesired result.

GAVERAGE: Light metering where an averagevalue for the entire image is used.

GSPOT : Light metering where the exposureis optimized for the center of theimage.

GMULTI : Light metering where the cameraautomatically assesses the sceneand selects the optimum exposure.

GAVERAGE

The advantage of this mode is that theexposure tends not to change for differentcompositions or subjects. This mode isparticularly effective for shots of peoplewearing black or white clothing and shots ofscenery.

GSPOT

This mode is useful for subjects with

strongly contrasting light and dark areaswhere you want to achieve the correctexposure for a particular feature.

GMULTIIn this mode, the camera uses automaticscene recognition to analyze the subjectand provide optimum exposure in a widerange of shooting conditions. This modeshould be used for everyday photography.

N g geffective for the following subjectsN

Using the light source for which you want to setthe white balance, hold a sheet of white paperso that it fills the entire screen.When you press the & */! button, a measurementis taken and the white balance is set.

If or is displayed, the whitebalance was not measured at the correctexposure. Reset the white balance.

To use the white balance set previously,press the MENU/OK button withoutpressing the & */! button.

G! The white balance setting does not affect the imageshown on the screen.

G! After you take the picture, you should check theColor (White Balance) setting for the image. Set IMAGE DISPLAY in the SETUP menu to

PREVIEW (P.98). Set the Mode switch to 2 (P.33).

N Example NYou can deliberately change the whitebalance for a photographed image by usingcolored paper instead of white paper.

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When you take a picture, the resulting shots aredisplayed (Acorrect exposure, Boverexposed,Cunderexposed) and then automatically saved.

G! The focus is determined for the first frame andcannot be changed during shooting.

G! The photographed images are displayed even whenOFF is selected as the IMAGE DISPLAY setting

( P.98).

G! It takes about 12 seconds to record the image data(NORMAL: G).

If you want to select the shots to be recorded,see P.98.

This mode can be selected in the 9 0 - 3 photography modes.

Use this feature to photograph the same imagewith different exposure settings. Auto bracketingautomatically shoots 3 consecutive frames, oneof which is correctly exposed while theremaining two are underexposed andoverexposed respectively by a set amount.

GThe three available settings are 1/3, 2/3 and1 EV. See P.112 for more information on EVs.


Use this setting when you want to take brightpictures indoors without using a flash or whenyou want to use a fast shutter speed. (to preventcamera shake, etc.)

GSettings: 100, 200, 400

G! Flash photography cannot be used.

G! This feature always takes 3 shots. However, if thereis insufficient space on the SmartMedia for 3 shots,no picture will be taken.

Continuous shooting

Auto bracketing

Blank(OFF)

After selecting AUTO BRACKETING, press the6 button so that the icon appears on thescreen. The mode switches (6 Blank)each time you press the 6 button.

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When you take the next (multi-exposure) shot,the images are overlaid and displayed in thepreview screen.

GTo overlay more images: Press c.GTo record the current image: Press MENU/OK.GTo return to the previous image: Press d.GTo stop without recording any images:

Press the BACK button.

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G! A preview image is always shown, regardless of theIMAGE DISPLAY setting. However, note that thePreview Zoom function cannot be used (P.98).

There is no limit on the number of multipleexposures.

Continuous shooting (P.61) and Autobracketing (P.70) are disabled when Multi-Expis selected.

A preview screen appears when you take apicture.

Press c to move to the next image frame.

This mode can be selected in the 9 0 - 3photography modes.Multi-exposure provides a way of overlayingphotographed images on top of each other togive a final image that cannot be obtainedthrough normal photography.

G! If the photographed image is overexposed, usenegative compensation in the Brightness (exposurecompensation) setting to correct the exposure (P.57).

G! Only the optical zoom can be used for multi-exposureshots. The digital zoom (P.60) does not function.

G! This mode is automatically cancelled when youswitch the camera off.

G! Changing the photography mode exits multi-exposuremode without recording the images.

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This mode can be selected in the 9 0 - 3photography modes.Use this setting to soften or emphasize outlinesor to adjust the image quality.

GHARD : Emphasizes the outlines.Best for shots of subjects such asbuildings or text where you wantsharp images.

GNORMAL: Best for ordinary photography.Provides edge sharpness that isideal for ordinary shots.

GSOFT : Softens the outlines.Best for shots of subjects such aspeople, where a softer image isdesirable.

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You cannot change the photography menusettings or the FILE SIZE/QUALITY settingduring shooting.

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This mode can be selected in the 9 0 - 3photography modes.Set this setting to ON when you are using anexternal flash.

GSynchronization speed: Up to 1/1000 sec.Close the built-in flash.

Mount the external flash on the camera s hotshoe.

G! Built-in and external flash units cannot be used atthe same time.

N Compatible Flash Units NFlash units that can be used with this cameramust meet the following 3 conditions :G The aperture can be set.G External flash synchronization can be used.G The sensitivity can be set.

G! Set the white balance (P.66) to AUTO or CustomWhite Balance (P.76).

Select 9 0 - (P.44) or 3 (P.46).However, the use of - or 3 mode isrecommended.

When you are using an external flash, alwaysspecify a fixed aperture setting.

External Flash Settings

For external flash, refer to the users manual for the

flash and specify the settings as described below.

GMatch the settings to the camera aperturesetting. In 9 or 0 mode, match the settingsto the aperture measured by the camera.

GMatch the sensitivity setting (P.70) to thesetting on the camera.

GSelect External Flash mode (TTL mode cannotbe used).

G! Flash photography cannot be used when continuousshooting (P.61) or auto bracketing (P.70) isselected.

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ADVANCED PLAYBACK4 AdvancedFeatures PlaybackThe Advanced Features Playback section introduces a range of playback functions that you canaccess by setting the Mode switch to 2

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Match the white balance to the external flashsettings.In E in the Photography menu (P.66), select Custom White Balance.Press the MENU/OK button.

Hold a sheet of white paper so that it fills theentire screen. Then press the & */! button tofire the flash and set the white balance.

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G! After you take the picture, you should check theColor (White Balance) setting for the image. In SETUP, set IMAGE DISPLAY ( P.98) to

POSTVIEW. Set the Mode switch to 2 (P.33).

DC IN 5VSocket

access by setting the Mode switch to 2 .

If you are close to a power outlet, you should usethe AC Power Adapter AC-5VS/AC-5VH (soldseparately) to avoid any loss of power during stillimage or movie playback (P.18).

I Playback mode menu

{ERASING (SINGLE/ALL FRAMES/FORMATTING) (P.38, 81)

}PLAYBACK (AUTOMATIC PLAYBACK) (P.83)

OPROTECTION (P.84)

FDPOF (Digital Print Order Format) (P.88)

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{ERASING (SINGLE/ALL FRAMES/FORMATTING) (P.38, 81)

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Optimal exposure: There is an ample distribution of pixels overall with a peakin the middle range.

Underexposed : The number of shadow pixels is high with the distributionsloping down to the left.

Overexposed : The number of highlight pixels is high with the distributionsloping down to the right.

G! The shape of the graph will vary depending on the subject.

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Use d or c to select the movie file.

This function allows you

to check the photographyinformation. Hold downthe INFO button tocheck the information.

G! This function cannot beused during multi-frameplayback (P.37).

Quality

Shutter speed

Aperture setting display

Sensitivity

Flash ON/OFF

Histogram

Shadows Highlights

Brightness

Pixels

1 2 3 G! Movies cannot be played back using multi-frameplayback. Use the DISP button to revert to normalplayback.

Movies are displayed somewhat smaller thanstill images.

Press b to play the movie.

The monitor shows the playback time and aplayback progress bar.

GG! If the subject of the movie is very bright, whitestreaks may appear on the image during playback.This is normal and is not a fault.

See P.80 for more detailed information onplaying back movies.

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N Compatible Movie Files NThe FinePix6900 ZOOM can play back movie files up to 160 seconds in length recorded using a FinePix6900ZOOM or recorded onto 3.3V SmartMedia using a FUJIFILM digital camera. If you attempt to play back amovie that is longer than 160 seconds, the message appears and playback fails.

The movie automatically stops when playback ends.Playback

Control Description

Pauses the movie during playback. Press this button againwhen the movie is paused to resume playback.

Pause/Resume

Stops playback.Stop

Press these during playback to skip forwards or backwardsthrough the movie.

Fast forward/Rewind

Each time you press d or c when the movie is paused,the movie advances or goes back one frame.

Hold down the button to move through the frames quickly.Skip playback

When paused

See P.104 for information on playing back movies on your PC.

Erases all unprotected files.

Erases only the selected file.

G! Protected files (P.84, 86) are not erased.

G! If , , or is displayed, first wipe the contactsurface on the SmartMedia (gold-colored area)thoroughly with a soft, dry cloth and then reload theSmartMedia. If this does not resolve the problem,format the card. G! Press the BACK button to exit the menu.

If you press the MENU/OK button, the menuscreen will appear on the monitor.

ALL FRAMES

FORMATErases all the data and reformats (initializes) theSmartMedia for use with this camera.

G! Formatting also erases protected files.

Rewind Forward

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Press the MENU/OK button to display themenu on the monitor.

G! The Auto Power Off function does not operate duringplayback.

G! Movie playback begins automatically. When playbackends, the camera advances to the next frame.

Press d or c to select }PLAYBACK.

Press the MENU/OK button. The imageframes are automatically advanced andplayed back.

G! If you press the DISP button once during playback,the playback frame number is displayed on themonitor.

G! To interrupt }PLAYBACK, press the BACK button.

Press d or c to select { ERASE.

Use the a an d b buttons to selectFRAME, ALL FRAMES or FORMAT.


A confirmation screen appears.If you are erasing all the frames, or formattingthe card, press the MENU/OK button to proceed.If you are erasing one frame, use the d andc buttons to select the frame and then pressthe MENU/OK button.

G! To cancel { ERASE, press the BACK button.

G! If the message isdisplayed, DPOF is specified. When you press theMENU/OK button, the image is erased.

Formatting erases all the data on theSmartMedia, including protected files.

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Use d or c to select OPROTECT.

Press a or b to select FRAME SET/RESET.

Press MENU/OK.

G! Multi-frame playback is an easy way to selectimages to be protected (P.37).

Protection:A setting that prevents images from beinginadvertently erased (P.81).


Us e d or c to select the image to beprotected.

When you press the MENU/OK button, theimage is protected and the j icon appearson the screen. To remove the protection, pressthe MENU/OK button again.

G! If you do not want to protect any images, press theBACK button to return to the menu. To exit themenu screen, press the BACK button again.

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Use d or c to select O.

Press a or b to select PROTECT ALL orUNPROTECT ALL.

Press MENU/OK.

Formatting erases all images, includingprotected images (P.81).

A confirmation screen will appear to proceed,press the MENU/OK button.

G! If you do not want to protect any images, press theBACK button to return to the menu. To exit themenu screen, press the BACK button again.

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SmartMedia. The recorded specifications include information on which frames are to beprinted and how many prints of each frame are required.

This section gives a detailed description of how to order your prints with the FinePix6900ZOOM.

Note that some printers do not support date and time imprinting or specification of thenumber of prints.

Note that the warnings shown below may be displayed while you are specifying theprints.

(P.120)When you erase the image, the DPOF setting for that image is deleted at the same time.

(P.121)If you load a SmartMedia that contains frames specified for printing on anothercamera, those print specifications are all reset and replaced by the new printspecifications.

(P.121)

No more than 999 frames can be specified on the same SmartMedia.

This function allows you to select whether or notthe date of shooting is included on the print.

Set the Mode switch to 2.


Press c to select F.

Use b to select kDATE OFF.

Press d or c to select DATE ON or DATEOFF . This setting remains valid until youchange the setting or switch the camera off.

G! Before specifying any other settings, first specifywhether date is to be shown or not.G! DPOF settings cannot be specified for movie file.

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Use the a or b to select FRAME SET.


G! Before specifying FRAME SET, always specifywhether the date is set.

Use d or c to display the frame to be specified. Use a or b to specify the number of prints.The F icon and the number of prints isdisplayed for the frames for which settings havebeen confirmed. If the date has been set, thek icon is also displayed.

G! Using d or c to move forwards or backwards aframe automatically confirms the setting.

To continue using FRAME SET, repeatsteps G and G.

Pressing the BACK only cancels the setting forthe currently selected frame. You cannot cancelsettings for frames other than the currentlyselected frame.

When you have finished specifying the DPOFsettings, always press the MENU/OK button toconfirm the settings. The total number of printsappears on the monitor and the menu screenreappears.

G! You can specify up to 99 prints for each frame. Also,the maximum number of frames that can be specifiedfor printing on the same SmartMedia is 999.

G! TOTAL shows the total number of prints specified.

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Use a or b to select REVIEW/RESET.


Pressing d or c plays back only the framesfor which the number of prints has beenspecified, allowing you to check the settings foreach frame.

G! Multi-frame playback is an easy way to selectimages (P.37).

G! If you do not want to check or delete the DPOFsettings, press the BACK button to return to themenu. To exit the menu screen, press the BACK

button again.

G! If all the print

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