This manual will show you how to use your FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA FinePix2600 ZOOM correctly. Please follow the instructions carefully. BL00022-200 (1) Warning

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. CAUTION — Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. This symbol is intended to alert the user to This equipment has been tested and found to You are cautioned that any changes or the presence of uninsulated “dangerous comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, modifications not expressly approved in this voltage” within the product’s enclosure pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits manual could void the user’s authority to operate that may be of sufficient magnitude to are designed to provide reasonable protection the equipment. constitute a risk of electric shock to against harmful interference in a residential persons. installation. This equipment generates, uses, and Notes on the Grant: can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not To comply with Part 15 of the FCC rules, this CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. This symbol is intended to alert the user DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). installed and used in accordance with the product must be used with a Fujifilm-specified to the presence of important operating NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. instructions, may cause harmful interference to ferrite-core USB cable and DC supply cord. and maintenance (servicing) instructions REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. radio communications. However, there is no in the literature accompanying the guarantee that interference will not occur in a The graphical symbols are located on the bottom appliance. For customers in Canada of the case. particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television CAUTION For customers in the U.S.A. reception, which can be determined by turning the This Class B digital apparatus complies with - FCC Statement equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to Canadian ICES 003. try to correct the interference by one or more of This device complies with part 15 of the FCC the following measures : Rules. Operation is subject to the following two — Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. conditions : (1) This device may not cause — Increase the separation between the harmful interference, and (2) this device must equipment and receiver. accept any interference received, including — Connect the equipment into an outlet on a ➡ interference that may cause undesired Please read the Safety Notes ( P.88) circuit different from that to which the receiver is operation. and make sure you understand them connected. before using the camera. 2 3 Contents

...... PLAYBACK MODE 4 Advanced Features Playback 6 PC Connection Warning 2 ...... 3VIEWING YOUR IMAGES (PLAYBACK) 32 ...... Preface 6 ...... PLAYING BACK MOVIES 50 IN PC CONNECTION 63 Camera Features and Accessories ...... 7 PLAYBACK ZOOM 33 ...... PLAYBACK MENU DSC Mode 63 Nomenclature ...... 8 MULTI-FRAME PLAYBACK 34 ...... g ERASING SINGLE • ALL FRAMES/FORMATTING ... 52 PC CAM (camera) Mode 63 ERASING SINGLE FRAME 35 ...... f HOW TO SPECIFY PRINT OPTIONS (DPOF) ... 54 CONNECTING AT DSC MODE 64 ...... f DPOF DATE SETTING ...... 55 CONNECTING AT PC-CAMERA MODE 66 1 Getting Ready 3 Advanced Features Photography ...... f DPOF SET FRAME ...... 56 DISCONNECTING FROM THE PC 68 PREFACE ...... 11 ADVANCED FEATURES PHOTOGRAPHY ...... 37 ...... 1 Selecting the Language 11 PHOTOGRAPHY MENU 5 Settings Attaching the Strap ...... 11 PHOTOGRAPHY MENU OPERATION/ System Expansion Options ...... 70 CHARGING AND LOADING THE BATTERIES ... 12 ...... IN SETTINGS ...... 58 SELECTING q AUTO OR q MANUAL 38 Accessories Guide ...... 71 2 LOADING THE SmartMedia™ ...... 15 ...... I List of Settings ...... 58 y FLASH 39 Explanation of Terms ...... 73 REMOVING THE SmartMedia™ ...... 16 ...... I SET–UP Menu options ...... 58 AUTO Auto Flash Mode 39 Notes on Using Your Camera Correctly ...... 74 SWITCHING ON AND OFF ...... 17 ...... USING THE OPTION MENU ...... 59 3 : Red-Eye Reduction 40 Notes on the Power Supply ...... 75 SETTING THE DATE AND TIME ...... 19 ...... Using SET–UP ...... 59 y Forced Flash 40 Applicable Batteries ...... 75 USING THE OPTIONAL AC POWER ADAPTER ... 21 ...... dj SETTING THE FILE SIZE AND QUALITY u Suppressed Flash 41 Notes on the Batteries ...... 75 ...... (COMPRESSION RATIO) ...... 60 4 ; Slow Synchro 41 Notes on Using the Battery Charger ...... 76 .. d LCD MONITOR BRIGHTNESS ...... 61 2 Basic Photography 5 MACRO (CLOSE-UP) PHOTOGRAPHY 42 BC-NHS Battery Charger Specifications ... 77 o SELF-TIMER PHOTOGRAPHY ...... 43 SET–UP ..... 5 STILL IMAGE MODE Notes on Using the AC Power Adapter 77 a EV (EXPOSURE COMPENSATION) ...... 45 POWER SAVE ...... 62 ...... qTAKING PICTURES (AUTO MODE) ...... 22 Notes on the SmartMedia™ 78 s WHITE BALANCE Warning Displays ...... 80 IViewfinder lamp display ...... 26 ...... 6 ...... (SELECTING THE LIGHT SOURCE) 46 Troubleshooting ...... 83 Number of Available Frames 27 ...... USING AF/AE LOCK ...... 28 MOVIE MODE Specifications 86 ...... DIGITAL ZOOM ...... 30 e MOVIE (VIDEO) 47 Safety Notes 88 ...... EC Declaration of Conformity ...... 91 4 FRAMING GUIDELINE FUNCTION 31 5 Preface Camera Features and Accessories

I Test Shots Prior to Photography I Notes on Electrical Interference For particularly important photographs (such as weddings If the camera is to be used in hospitals or aircrafts, please Features Accessories and overseas trips), always take a test photograph and view note that this camera may cause interference to other the image to make sure that the camera is functioning equipment in the hospital or aircraft. For details, please h Superb image quality provided by the high-resolution h AA-size Nickel-Metal normally. check with the applicable regulations. Fujinon number 3× zoom lens and 1/2.7” CCD with 2.0 Hydride (Ni-MH) Batteries h Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd. cannot accept liability for any I Handling Your Digital Camera million effective pixels HR-3UF (2) incidental losses (such as the costs of photography or the This camera contains precision electronic components. To h Maximum image file size of 1600 × 1200 pixels (1.92 loss of income from photography) incurred as a result of ensure that images are recorded correctly, do not subject faults with this product. million pixels) the camera to impact or shock while an image is being h h I Notes on Copyright recorded. Compact and lightweight body SmartMedia (16MB, 3.3V) (1) h Images recorded using your digital camera system cannot be I Trademark Information Wide range of photography applications (includes Macro Supplied with: used in ways that infringe copyright laws without the consent h IBM PC/AT is a registered trademark of International function) • Anti-static case (1) of the owner, unless intended only for personal use. Note that Business Machines Corp. of the U.S.A. h Intelligent Auto White Balance and AE functions built in • Index label (1) some restrictions apply to the photographing of stage h iMac and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple h Built-in automatic flash with precise wide-range flash performances, entertainments and exhibits, even when Computer, Inc. intended purely for personal use. Users are also asked to note h control Windows is a registered trademark of the Microsoft h × × h Hand Strap (1) that the transfer of memory cards containing images or data Corporation of the U.S. registered in the U.S.A. and other 2.5 digital zoom photography and up to 5 zoom protected under copyright laws is only permissible within the playback functions countries. Windows is an abbreviated term referring to the h restrictions imposed by those copyright laws. Microsoft Windows Operating System. h Easy operation using the Mode switch, “g” buttons and Battery Charger BC-NHS (1) I Liquid Crystal h SmartMedia is a trademark of Toshiba Corporation. “a ([) b (])” button. h If the LCD monitor is damaged, take particular care with the Other company or product names are trademarks or h Movie shooting function (320 × 240 pixels without sound) liquid crystal in the monitor. If any of the following situations registered trademarks of the respective companies. h arise, take the urgent action indicated. Easy high-speed image file transfer via the USB h connection (using the Interface Set provided) If liquid crystal comes in contact with your skin hInterface Set (1) Wipe the area with a cloth and then wash thoroughly with h Built-in PC Camera function running water and soap. h Conforms to the new standard for digital camera file • CD-ROM (1) h Special USB cable with Noise If liquid crystal gets into your eye system ✽ • Flush the affected eye with clean water for at least Suppression core (1) ✽ Design rule for Camera File system 15 minutes and then seek medical assistance. h ✽ • Software Quick Start Guide (1) h If liquid crystal is swallowed Support for DPOF simplifies print ordering ✽ DPOF stands for “Digital Print Order Format” Flush your mouth thoroughly with water. Drink large h Owner’s Manual (this manual)(1) quantities of water and induce vomiting. Then seek 6 medical assistance. 7 Nomenclature ✽ Refer to the pages in parentheses for information on using the camera features.

Mode Switch Still image mode(P.22) Select this mode for still photography. Viewfinder(P.24) Playback mode(P.32) DISP button(P.31, 34) This mode provides playback zoom and multi-frame playback as well as normal single-frame playback. Viewfinder lamp You can also use this mode to erase frames, format (P.16, 17) button SmartMedia and specify DPOF settings. Movie mode(P.47) LCD monitor(P.24) ( ) ( ) POWER swich(P.17) Shutter button button MENU/OK button

Flash(P.39) Flash control sensor BACK button Viewfinder window Self-timer lamp (P.44) Strap mount(P.11) Battery cover(P.13) (USB)socket Lens cover(P.17) (P.63) SmartMedia slot(P.15) Tripod mount Battery compartment DC IN 3V(Power input) Lens socket(P.21) 8 9 Nomenclature 1 Getting Ready PREFACE

Example of LCD Monitor Text Display : Still image Selecting the Language Attaching the Strap Self-timer Macro White balance 01 02 Flash Number of remaining shots Photography mode File size/Image quality Battery low warning 1 Zoom Bar Camera shake warning AF frame AF warning You can use the “SET–UP” screen on this 1Pass the loop of this cord on the end of the Date camera to select ENGLISH or FRANCAIS as the strap through the strap mount. LANGUAGE used for screen display (➡P.58). 2Then pass the other end of the strap through Example of LCD Monitor Text Display : Playback The screens in this manual are shown in the loop of the thin cord and pull the strap ENGLISH. DPOF tight. Playback mode Playback frame number Battery low warning

10 Date 11 CHARGING AND LOADING THE BATTERIES

Use 2 nickel-metal hydride (Ni-MH) batteries of the same type. 1 2 3 ✽Lithium, manganese or nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd) batteries cannot be used. N Batteries that Can Be Charged N hAA-size Ni-MH batteries Fujifilm HR-3UF: 2 (supplied with the camera or sold separately) Charge lamp Attempting to charge batteries other than those specified for use with the charger (such as Load the rechargeable batteries into the battery ✽ 1 manganese, alkaline or lithium batteries) can The shapes of the Battry charger, the plug and socket outlet cause the batteries to burst or leak. This could charger as indicated on the label. depend on the country. result in a fire or injury and consequent damage to the surroundings. G! Ni-MH batteries are not fully charged at shipment Plug the charger into a power outlet to begin charging. Slide the battery cover out to open it. ✽ See P.87 for information on the number of and must be charged before being used. Newly Charging ends after about 5 hours and the charging available shots using batteries. purchased batteries or batteries that have been left lamp goes off. Unplug the battery charger from the unused for an extended period may not be fully power outlet when it is not in use. G! Alkaline batteries should only be used in an charged (This is indicated by the immediate display G! Fully discharged Ni-MH batteries take approximately emergency. Note the following when using alkaline of the battery low warning or a low number of 5 hours (1700 mAh) to recharge. Shorter charging batteries: available shots). This is a normal characteristic of times can be achieved using the Ni-MH/Battery iThe battery terminals should be wiped clean with a the batteries and does not indicate a fault. Charger BCH-NH (➡P.71). clean, dry cloth. Repeatedly charging and using the batteries 3 or 4 G! If you repeatedly charge a Ni-MH batteries before it G! Install the equipment near a socket outlet for easy iAlways switch the LCD monitor off (➡P.22) before times will restore them to a normal condition. is fully discharged, it will suffer from the “memory ✽ accessibility. using alkaline batteries. Alkaline batteries cannot be G! If the terminals of nickel-metal hydride batteries are effect” , causing the battery low warning to appear used in Manual mode, Macro mode or Movie mode. while there is still ample charge remaining in the G! Do not apply excessive force to the battery cover. i soiled, it may not be possible to charge them. To The number of available shots is limited and varies avoid possible problems, clean the battery terminals batteries. You can restore the batteries to normal G! If you connect the optional AC power adapter or leave depending on the battery brand and ambient and charger terminals with a clean, dry cloth. (Clean operation by running the batteries completely flat the batteries in the camera for roughly 10 minutes, the temperature. You may be unable to take pictures at before charging them. settings will be retained for approximately 12 hours all at temperatures of +5°C (+41°F) or below. the battery and charger terminals with a clean, dry ✽ Memory effect: A phenomenon whereby the batteries iIf the the LCD monitor is switched off, the camera cloth the first time the batteries are charged. Then properties are such that its capacity is lower even if you disconnect the AC power adapter or switches off without first displaying a battery low insert and remove the batteries from the charger than the nominal amount. remove the batteries. After replacing the batteries, 12 warning when the battery charge runs out. several times prior to charging.) G! Do not use old and new batteries together. check the date/time settings, etc. 13 CHARGING AND LOADING THE BATTERIES LOADING THE SmartMedia™

4 5 SmartMedia™(Sold separately) 01 03 I Only use 3.3V SmartMedia MG-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) 02 Gold marking 1 Install the batteries with the correct polarity as Close the battery cover. shown.

1Check that the camera is turned off. Then turn the camera so that the battery cover is upwards and slide the cover open. 2 G! Soil (fingerprints, etc) on the terminals of batteries Push the SmartMedia firmly into the SmartMedia G slot as far as it will go. can greatly reduce the time for which the batteries ! Images cannot be recorded or erased if a write- 3 provide power. protect sticker is affixed to the SmartMedia. Close the battery cover. G! When taking pictures, keep a spare set of fully G! Operation of this camera is only guaranteed when it G! If you open the battery cover while the camera is charged Ni-MH batteries (sold separately) in reserve. is used with Fujifilm SmartMedia. switched on, the camera is automatically switched G G off to protect the SmartMedia. ! Take care not to drop the batteries when opening ! Some 3.3V SmartMedia are labelled as “3V” or “ID” G! The SmartMedia will not slide fully into the slot if it is and closing the battery cover. cards. inserted facing the wrong way. Be careful not to 14 G! See P.75 for notes on using the batteries. G! See P.78 for more information on SmartMedia. apply undue force to the SmartMedia. 15 REMOVING THE SmartMedia™ SWITCHING ON AND OFF 1 01 2 1 01 2

02 02 1 Carefully grasp and remove the SmartMedia. When you slide the “POWER” switch sideways Take care to avoid spilling the batteries. to switch the camera on, the green viewfinder lamp lights. To switch the camera off, slide the “POWER” switch sideways again.

1Check that the indicator in the viewfinder is 1Use the Mode switch to select the mode you G! Take care not to press on the lens when it is green and then switch the camera off G want to use. extending or while you are taking a shot as this could (➡P.17). ! To protect the SmartMedia, always store it in the 2If you want to use the camera in Still cause a camera fault. special anti-static case. 2Always turn the camera so that the battery image/Movie mode, open the lens cover. G! If the “¥” message appears on the LCD cover is upwards before sliding the cover N G! Open and close the lens cover by fitting your finger monitor, this indicates that the lens cover is not fully Printing Images and Downloading open. Open the lens cover fully. open. Images to a Personal Computer N into the indentation in the cover. N Auto Power Off function N Never open the Battery cover while the camera h See P.54, 70 for information on printing images. is switched on.This could destroy the image file h See P.63 – 69 for information on downloading If you leave the camera switched on and unused for 2 minutes, this function automatically switches the images to a personal computer. camera off. Note that this function does not operate when you are using a USB connection. 16 or damage the SmartMedia itself. 17 SWITCHING ON AND OFF SETTING THE DATE AND TIME

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Blinking 02 1 If the date/time setting has been cleared, a With the LCD monitor on, you can check the confirmation message appears on the LCD remaining charge in the battery. monitor. To set the date/time, press the 1Battery has ample charge (No indicator ➡ “MENU/OK” button ( P.19). displayed). H: The DATE/TIME setting screen appears. 2The battery charge is low. Have a new set of J: The camera remains in Still image, batteries ready. Movie or playback mode. 3The battery is exhausted. The display will 1Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the 1The “SET–UP” screen appears. shortly go blank and the camera will stop menu screen. Use “a ([)” or “b (])” to select “DATE/TIME”. working. Replace or recharge the battery. 2Use “d” or “c” to select “d”, and then use “a 2Press “c”. ([)” or “b (])” to select “SET–UP”. G! See P.58 for more information on the “dOPTION” 3Press the “MENU/OK” button. menu. G! If at least 10 minutes have passed since the AC power adapter was connected or the battery inserted and date and time set, then those settings will be maintained for roughly 12 hours even when the G If the date was cleared and you selected “H”, ! If you do not set the date and time, this confirmation G! If the battery charge is depleted, you may not be proceed from step 3 (➡P.20). camera has no power supply (when the AC power 18 screen will appear each time you switch the camera on. able to switch the LCD monitor on. adapter is disconnected and the battery is removed). 19 SETTING THE DATE AND TIME USING THE OPTIONAL AC POWER ADAPTER

3 01 02 4 AC power adapter (optional) Always use a FUJIFILM AC Power Adapter AC- 3V. Use the AC power adapter in situations when a loss of power will cause problems, such as during file downloading (via the USB connection). Using the AC power adapter also allows you to DC IN 3Vsocket take pictures and play back images without 1 The “SET–UP” screen reappears. Press the worrying about depleting the batteries. Check that the camera is switched off. Plug the “MENU/OK” button to exit the settings screen. AC power adapter connector into the DC IN 3V socket on the camera and then plug the adapter itself into the main power outlet.

1Use the “dc” button to select the desired item and then use the “a ([)” and “b (])” G! See P.77 for notes on using the AC power adapter. G! The Shapes of the AC power adapter, the plug and buttons to correct the setting. G! Only connect or disconnect the AC power adapter socket outlet depend on the country. 2When you have finished setting the date and when the camera is switched off. G! Install the equipment near a socket outlet for easy time, press the “MENU/OK” button to confirm Connecting or disconnecting the AC power adapter accessibility. the setting. while the camera is switched on temporarily Connecting the AC power adapter does not G! If you hold down the “a ([)” or “b (])” button, the interrupts the power supply to the camera, so that If the date/time setting was cleared and you allow you to charge the Ni-MH batteries. You numbers change continuously. images or movies being shot at the time are not selected “H”, the camera switches directly to must use the charger provided (➡P.12) or the G! When the time displayed passes “12:00:00”, the recorded. Failing to switch the camera off first can AM/PM setting automatically switches. still image, movie or playback mode without optional charger (➡P.71) to charge NiMH also result in damage to the SmartMedia or G! To set the time precisely, press the “MENU/OK” displaying the “SET–UP” screen. batteries. 20 button when the time is at zero seconds. malfunctions during PC connection. 21 Basic 2 Photography STILL IMAGE MODE q TAKING PICTURES (AUTO MODE) 1 01 02 2 3 4

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Ensure that your fingers or the camera strap do not obscure the lens or flash control sensor. 2

Zoom bar 1Set the Mode switch to “q”. 2Open the lens cover. 3Slide the “POWER” switch sideways to switch Loop the strap over your wrist, brace your [ the camera on. elbows firmly against your body and hold the To zoom in on the subject, press “ ” (TELE). ] To take pictures using the LCD monitor, press camera with both hands. To zoom out, press “ ” (WIDE). A “zoom bar” appears on the LCD monitor when you zoom in the “DISP” button to switch the LCD monitor on. G! For subjects closer than 80 cm (2.6 ft.), use Macro or out. h Focal range: Approx. 80 cm (2.6 ft.) to infinity photography (➡P.42). G Optical zoom focal length (35mm camera G! To minimize power consumption, you should use the G! If the lens, flash or flash control sensor is obscured viewfinder (switch the LCD monitor off) to take pictures. equivalent) by your fingers or the camera strap, you may not be G! If “∞ ”, “– ”or G! The image will be blurred if the camera moves when Approx. 38 – 114 mm able to obtain the correct brightness (exposure) for “§” is displayed, first wipe the contact you take the picture (camera shake). When you are Maximum zoom scale: 3× surface on the SmartMedia (gold-colored area) shooting in low-light conditions, use the flash your shot. thoroughly with a soft, dry cloth and then reload the (➡P.39) or a tripod to prevent blurred images due to G! Check that the lens is clean. If it is dirty, clean the G! Zooming stops briefly when the camera switches 22 SmartMedia. camera shake. lens as described on P.74. between optical zoom and digital zoom (➡P.30). 23 STILL IMAGE MODE q TAKING PICTURES (AUTO MODE)

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To take the picture, press the shutter button LCD monitor down fully without lifting your finger off it. The camera beeps and takes the picture, and the When you are using the viewfinder to take a data is then recorded. picture at a distance of 0.8 m to 1.5 m (2.6 ft. to 2 4.9 ft.), only the shaded area in the figure is G photographed. ! When you press the shutter button, there is a very AF frame short delay before the picture is actually taken. G! Since the amount of image data recorded is not fixed and varies depending on the subject (level of image G! To frame your shot precisely, you should take the detail, etc.), the number of available shots may not Press the shutter button down halfway. The decrease after the image is recorded, or may Viewfinder picture using the LCD monitor. G! In some conditions it may be difficult to see your camera is focused when the AF frame on the decrease by 2. subject clearly on the LCD monitor, such as in sunny LCD monitor shrinks and the green viewfinder G! See P.80 – 82 for information on the warning Using the viewfinder or LCD monitor, frame your weather outdoors or when you are shooting dimly lit lamp stops flashing and stays lit. displays. shot so that the subject fills the entire AF (Auto scenes. In such situations, use the viewfinder to take G! If you press the shutter button down fully in one motion, Focus) frame. the shot. The viewfinder lamp glows orange while the the shot is taken without the AF frame changing. image is being recorded and no pictures can be G! When you press the shutter button down halfway, G! The viewfinder lamp flashes orange while the flash is the video image on the LCD monitor freezes briefly. charging. If the LCD monitor is switched on, the taken. Also, do not switch the camera off or However, this is not the image that is recorded. screen may go dark for a moment. This is normal open the battery cover during image recording. and does not indicate a fault. G! If your subject is not in the center of the picture, use G! If the shot is too dark to focus, try standing about 1.5 G Doing cover during image recording could ➡ ! The flash charging time may increase when the corrupt the image files. 24 AF/AE lock to take the picture( P.28). m (4.9 ft.) from your subject to take the picture. battery charge getting lower. 25 STILL IMAGE MODE q TAKING PICTURES (AUTO MODE)

I Viewfinder lamp display Number of Available Frames Display Status The number of available shots appears on the Lit green Ready to shoot. LCD monitor. Blinking green AF/AE in progress or camera shake/AF warning. GSee P.60 for information on changing the File Size Lit orange Image being recorded onto the SmartMedia. ! (Image Size) and Quality setting. Blinking orange Flash charging. G! At shipment, the default settings are “9” (file size) Blinking red G SmartMedia warning. and “N : NORMAL” (quality). No SmartMedia loaded, SmartMedia not formatted, incorrect format, write-protect sticker used, SmartMedia full, SmartMedia error. G Lens operation error. I Standard number of shots per SmartMedia™ The number of shots that can be recorded onto a SmartMedia card varies slightly depending on the type of 2 ✽ When the LCD monitor is switched on, more detailed warning messages are displayed (➡P.80). subject. Also, the difference between the standard number of shots and the actual number of available shots increases for SmartMedia with a higher capacity.

File Size 8 1600 ✕ 1200 9 1280 ✕ 960 0 640 ✕ 480 Quality Mode FINE NORMAL BASIC FINE NORMAL NORMAL N N Subjects Not Suitable for Autofocus Image Data Size Approx.770KB Approx.390KB Approx.200KB Approx.620KB Approx.320KB Approx.130KB Though the FinePix2600 ZOOM uses an accurate autofocus mechanism, it may have difficulty focusing or not be 4MB (MG-4S) 4919612 30 able to focus at all on the types of subject and situation listed below. In such cases, the image may be out of focus. 8MB (MG-8S) 10 19 39 12 25 61 h Very shiny subjects such as a mirror or car body. h When there is very little contrast between the subject h Subjects photographed through glass. and the background (such as white walls or subjects 16MB (MG-16S/SW) 20 39 75 25 49 122 h Subjects that do not reflect well, such as hair or fur. dressed in the same color as the background). 32MB (MG-32S/SW) 41 79 152 50 99 247 h Subjects with no substance, such as smoke or flames. h When there are objects in front of or behind the 64MB (MG-64S/SW) 82 159 306 101 198 497 h When the subject is dark. subject (such as an animal in a cage or a person in front of a tree). 128MB (MG-128SW) 166 319 613 204 398 997 h 26 Subjects moving at high speed. ✽ The numbers of available shots are shown for formatted SmartMedia. 27 USING AF/AE LOCK

1 2 3 4 Beep

In a shot with this type of composition, the Move the camera slightly so that one of the subjects (two people in this case) are not in the subjects in the AF frame. 2 AF frame. If the shot is taken at this point, the subjects will not be in focus.

Without moving the camera, press the shutter Continue to hold the shutter button down button down halfway (AF/AE lock). Check that halfway. Move the camera back to the original the AF frame on the LCD monitor has shrunk image and then fully press down on the shutter and the green viewfinder lamp has stopped button. flashing and is now lit. N AF (Autofocus)/AE (Auto exposure) Lock N On the FinePix2600 ZOOM, when you press the shutter button down half way, the focus and exposure settings are fixed (AF/AE lock). If you want to focus on a subject that is off to one side of the image or if G! You can reapply the AF/AE lock as many times as you want to set the exposure before you compose the final shot, lock the AF and AE settings and then you like before releasing the shutter. compose and shoot your picture to get the best results. G! The AF/AE lock operates in all photography modes 28 and can be used to ensure excellent results. 29 DIGITAL ZOOM FRAMING GUIDELINE FUNCTION

1 2 Zoom bar display Scene Digital zoom Use this frame when you want to position your main subject in the center of the frame or when you want to align your shot with the horizon. Optical zoom This feature allows you to compose a shot that captures the moment while focusing on the subject size and the overall balance of the Movie LCD monitor OFF shot. If the file size (image size) setting is “9” or The position of the “I” on the zoom bar indicates “0”, you can use the digital zoom. However, the current zoom setting. LCD monitor ON 2 this only applies when you are using the LCD h If the “I” is above the dividing line, the digital monitor to take pictures. zoom is being used. If it is below the line, the Framing Guideline displayed G Digital zoom focal distance (35 mm camera optical zoom is being used, equivalent) h Press “[” or “]” to move the “I”. h 9 : Equivalent to approx. 114 mm – 142 mm When you switch between digital zoom and You can select the Framing Guideline function in (1.25×) optical zoom, the “I” stops moving. Press the the “q ” still image mode. The LCD monitor 0 : Equivalent to approx. 114 mm – 285 mm button for the same direction again to start the display changes each time you press the “DISP” × (2.5 ) “I” moving again. button. Press the “DISP” button until “Framing Movie: Equivalent to approx. 38 mm – 95 mm Guideline” appears. (2.5×) N Important N G! If the image goes out of focus when you use the G! The framing guideline is not recorded on the image. Always use the AF/AE lock to compose your G! You cannot use the digital zoom for resolutions of zoom, press the shutter button down halfway to G! The lines in the scene frame roughly divide the picture. “8”. refocus. recorded pixels into three equal parts horizontally and Failing to use the AF/AE lock may result in the G! See P.60 for information on changing the file size G! The optical zoom is equivalent to approximately vertically. When the image is printed, the resulting image being out of focus. 30 setting. 38 mm – 114 mm on a 35 mm camera. print may be shifted slightly from the scene frame. 31 PLAYBACK MODE 3 VIEWING YOUR IMAGES (PLAYBACK) PLAYBACK ZOOM 1 01 02 2 1 2 0103 02

Frame number DPOF

1Set the Mode switch to “3”. 2You can use “c” and “d” to move forward Normal playback 2 and backward respectively through your No text displayed Zoom bar images. Multi-frame playback

If you have specified DPOF settings (➡P.54), the Pressing “a ([)” or “b (])” during single-frame After you have zoomed in on your image, “f” icon is displayed. The LCD monitor display 1Press the “DISP” button. playback zooms in (enlarges) or out on a still image. 2Use “a ([) b (])” and “g” to zoom in on changes each time you press the “DISP” button. When you use this function, a zoom bar is displayed. different parts of the image. 3Press the “DISP” button again to revert to G! When you set the Mode switch to “3 ”, the last G! See P.61 for more information on adjusting the G Zoom scales: zoomed display. × × image shot is displayed. brightness of the LCD monitor. 8 1600 1200 pixels: Max 5 G! Press the “BACK” button to revert to the normal image 9 × × N Images That Can be Viewed on the FinePix2600 ZOOM N 1280 960 pixels: Max 4 display scale. 0 640 × 480 pixels: Max 2× G! You may not be able to use playback zoom for some You can use this camera to view (excluding some uncompressed data) images recorded on a images shot on other camera models. FinePix2600 ZOOM or images recorded onto a 3.3V SmartMedia using a FUJIFILM FinePix series, MX G d c This is useful for such things as checking the series or DX series digital camera. ! Pressing “ ” or “ ” during zooming cancels 32 zooming and moves to the next image. focus after you take a shot. 33 MULTI-FRAME PLAYBACK ERASING SINGLE FRAME 1 2 01 02 1 01 02 2 Normal playback

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In playback mode, the display shown on the LCD monitor switches each time you press the 2 “DISP” button. Press the “DISP” button until the multi-frame playback screen (9 frames) appears. You cannot display text during multi-frame playback. 1Select a frame by using “d”, “c”, “a ([)” and 1Set the Mode switch to “3”. Select “FRAME” in the “gERASE” menu and “b (])” to move the cursor (the orange box) 2Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the press the “MENU/OK” button. to the desired frame. Press “a ([)” or “b Menu screen on the LCD monitor. (])” several times to switch to the previous page or the next page. 2You can enlarge the selected image by G! You cannot use multi-frame playback while a menu pressing the “DISP” button again. is displayed. G! Playback zoom cannot be used with multi-frame 34 playback. G! See P.52 for more details of the “gERASE” menu. 35 Advanced Features ERASING SINGLE FRAME 3 Photography ADVANCED FEATURES PHOTOGRAPHY

The Advanced Features Photography section introduces a range of camera functions that you can 3 4 access by setting the Mode switch to “q” or “e”. I Photography mode specifications Factory Mode swich Photography mode Accessible menu settings Shared menu default settings 1 AUTO y ➡ This is the easiest mode Flash ( P.39) AUTO for taking pictures and can r Macro (➡P.42) OFF be used in a wide range of l Self-timer (➡P.43) OFF Press the “MENU/OK” button to erase the conditions. displayed image. When erasing is complete, the y ➡ next image appears and the “¨ ” qStill image Flash ( P.39) AUTO dOPTION r Macro (➡P.42) OFF message is displayed. 2 MANUAL ✽ See P.58 for This mode allows you to a EV (EXPOSURE COMPENSATION) 0 more infor- 3 specify the “EV” and “WHITE (➡P.45) mation on BALANCE” settings. each of the s White balance AUTO Press “d” or “c” to display the image to be settings. (Selecting the Light Source) (➡P.46) erased. G! If the “™ ” message appears, you e MOVIE (➡P.47) cannot erase the frame. Use the camera on which In this mode, you can shoot eMovie (Video) — — the frame was protected to unprotect the frame. up to 20 seconds of video G! “¢ ” is displayed for frames with DPOF at a time. settings and they cannot be erased (➡P.82).

To continue erasing images, repeat the procedure from step 3 . 36 G! Press the “BACK” button to cancel frame erasing. 37 PHOTOGRAPHY MENU PHOTOGRAPHY MENU OPERATION/SELECTING q AUTO OR q MANUAL PHOTOGRAPHY MENU y FLASH

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Setting display When you are in still image mode (with the Mode This mode can be selected in the “1 • 2” still AUTO Auto Flash Mode switch set to “q”), you can switch to “q AUTO” image modes. mode or “q MANUAL” mode from “d OPTION” Use the flash mode that best suits your shot. Use this mode for ordinary photography. The h : y u ; in the photography menu. 5 modes: “AUTO, , , and ” flash fires automatically as required by the G Effective flash range (for 1 AUTO) shooting conditions. 3 1 Wide-angle: Approx. 0.2 m to 3 m AUTO (0.6 ft. to 9.8 ft.) 1Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the This is the easiest mode for taking pictures and Telephoto : Approx. 0.8 m to 3 m menu. can be used in a wide range of conditions. (2.6 ft. to 9.8 ft.) 2Use “d” and “c” to select the menu item and G! The flash charging time may increase if the charge “a ([)” and “b (])” to change the setting. 3 2 MANUAL remaining in the batteries is low. Press the “MENU/OK” button to confirm the G! When you take a shot using the flash, you may see setting. This mode allows you to set the “EV” and the video image disappear and the screen go dark When you validate the settings, the respective “WHITE BALANCE” settings. as the flash charges. The viewfinder lamp flashes icons appear at the top of the screen. orange while the flash is charging. G! The settings available in the menu screen differ G! If you use the flash in very dusty environments, depending on the photography mode. See P.37 for floating dust particles may appear as glowing white 38 details. dots on your image. 39 PHOTOGRAPHY MENU y FLASH

: Red-Eye Reduction y Forced Flash u Suppressed Flash ; Slow Synchro Use this mode to ensure that the subject’s eyes Use this mode to photograph backlit scenes, Use this mode for photography using indoor This is a flash mode that uses a slow shutter appear natural when photographing people in such as a subject against a window or in the lighting, for shots taken through glass, and for speed. This allows you to take pictures of people low-light conditions. The flash fires automatically shade of a tree, or to obtain the correct colors photography in venues such as theaters or at at night that clearly show both your subjects and 3 as required by the photography conditions. when you are shooting under lighting such as indoor sporting events where the distance is too the night time backdrop. The flash fires a pre-flash just before the picture fluorescent tubes. In this mode, the flash fires in great for the flash to be effective. When you use is taken and then fires again to take the actual bright as well as dark conditions. Suppressed Flash, the Automatic White Balance picture. function (➡P.73) operates so that natural colors are captured along with the ambience of the N Red-Eye Effect N available light. When you use the flash to photograph people in low-light conditions, their eyes sometimes appear red in the picture. This is caused by the light of the flash reflecting off the inside of the eye. Use Red-Eye Reduction flash to effectively minimize the likelihood of the red-eye effect. G! If you are shooting in Suppressed Flash mode in dark G! The image may be overexposed when you shoot Take the following measures to make Red-Eye Reduction more effective : conditions, use a tripod to prevent camera shake. bright scenes. G GBecause a slow shutter speed is used, a tripod h Get the subjects to look at the camera. h Get as close as possible to the subjects. ! See P.26, 81 for information on the camera shake ! 40 warning. should be used to prevent camera shake. 41 PHOTOGRAPHY MENU 5 MACRO (CLOSE-UP) PHOTOGRAPHY PHOTOGRAPHY MENU o SELF-TIMER PHOTOGRAPHY

Selecting Macro mode specifies the following camera settings: 1 2 h The lens is fixed to the wide-angle zoom setting and only digital zooming is available. h The LCD monitor is fixed to the ON setting. h Switching the camera off cancels Macro mode.

You can select Macro mode in the “1” and This mode can be selected in the “1 ” Beep “2” photography modes. Use Macro mode for photography modes. close-up shots. In this mode a timer runs for roughly 10 seconds h Focal range: Approx. 10 – 80 cm before the shutter is released. Use this mode for 3 (approx. 20 – 80 cm when the flash is used) shots such as photographs of yourself. G Digital zoom focal distance (35 mm camera equivalent) Position the AF frame over the subject and 9 : Equivalent to approx. 38 mm – 48 mm G! When shooting in dark conditions, use a tripod to press the shutter button. The camera focuses on (1.25×) prevent camera shake. the subject in the frame and self-timer starts to 0 : Equivalent to approx. 38 mm – 95 mm run. × If you use the viewfinder to take pictures in (2.5 ) Macro mode, there is a discrepancy between G! The self-timer is automatically cancelled in the what you see and what the camera actually following situations: photographs due to the difference in the i When you take a picture. G! You can also use the AF/AE lock (➡P.28). positions of the lens and the viewfinder window. i When you switch between Photography mode and G! Be careful not to stand in front of the lens when you For this reason, you should always use the LCD playback mode. press the shutter button as this can cause focusing monitor when shooting in Macro mode. 42 i When the camera is switched off. or light metering errors. 43 PHOTOGRAPHY MENU o SELF-TIMER PHOTOGRAPHY PHOTOGRAPHY MENU a EV (EXPOSURE COMPENSATION)

N Subjects for Which Exposure 3 4 Adjustment is Particularly Effective N Guide to using + (positive) compensation h Copying of printed text (black characters on white paper) (+1.5 EV) h Backlit portraits (+0.6 EV to +1.5 EV) h Very bright scenes (such as snowfields) and highly reflective subjects (+0.9 EV) h Shots made up predominantly of sky. (+0.9 The self-timer lamp lights steadily for roughly 5 The time until the shutter releases is shown as a This mode can be selected in the “2 ” EV) seconds and then blinks for another 5 seconds, countdown bar on the LCD monitor. photography mode. after which the shot is taken. Self-timer mode is automatically cancelled after Use the Brightness setting to obtain the optimum Guide to using – (negative) compensation each shot. image brightness (exposure) when the subject is h Spotlit subjects, particularly against dark much brighter or darker than the background. backgrounds (–0.6 EV) 3 G Correction range: 11 steps h Copying of printed text (white characters on (–1.5 EV to +1.5 EV in 0.3 EV increments) black paper) (–0.6 EV) h Scenes with low reflectivity, such as shots See P.73 for more information on EV. of pine trees or dark foliage (–0.6 EV)

G! Exposure compensation is disabled in the following situations : i When the flash is used in Auto or Red-eye Reduction mode. G! To stop the self-timer, once it has started running, i When Forced Flash mode is used and the scene 44 press the “BACK” button. photographed is dark. 45 PHOTOGRAPHY MENU s WHITE BALANCE (SELECTING THE LIGHT SOURCE) MOVIE MODE e MOVIE (VIDEO)

AUTO: Automatic adjustment (Shooting to show the ambience of the 1 2 light source) c : Shooting outdoors in fine weather x : Shooting in shade b : Shooting under “Daylight” fluorescent lamps n : Shooting under “Warm White” fluorescent This mode can be selected in the “2 ” lamps Set the Mode switch to “e” The available shooting time and the “£” photography mode. m : Shooting under “Cool White” fluorescent message are shown on the LCD monitor. Change the white balance setting when you lamps e Movie (Video) want to take a picture with the white balance z : Shooting in incandescent light Use this mode to shoot up to 20 seconds of video 3 fixed for the surroundings and lighting when the per movie. picture is taken. ✽ Because the white balance setting is disabled during G Movie format: Motion JPEG (➡P.73) In Auto mode, the correct white balance may not flash photography, use “Suppressed Flash” mode 320 × 240 pixels I SmartMedia standard shooting time be obtained for subjects such as close-ups of (➡P.41) if you want to achieve a particular effect in your shot. 10 frames per second SmartMedia Capacity Available shooting time people’s faces and shots taken under a special Without sound light source. In such situations, select the correct MG-4S (4MB) Approx. 23 sec. white balance for the light source. See P.73 for MG-8S (8MB) Approx. 47 sec. more information on the white balance. G! The shooting time per shot may be shorter than 20 MG-16S/SW (16MB) Approx. 94 sec. seconds depending on the available space on the MG-32S/SW (32MB) Approx. 191 sec. SmartMedia. MG-64S/SW (64MB) Approx. 385 sec. GYou cannot switch the LCD monitor off in this mode. ! MG-128SW (128MB) Approx. 774 sec. G! You may not be able to play back your movie on 46 cameras other than the FinePix2600 ZOOM. ✽ These shooting times are for newly formatted SmartMedia. 47 MOVIE MODE e MOVIE (VIDEO)

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Press the shutter button down fully to start During shooting, “hREC” appears on the LCD shooting the movie. monitor and the remaining time is displayed in Zoom bar the top-right corner. 3

In Movie mode, the lens is locked in the wide- If you press the shutter button again during G! When you press the shutter button, there is a very angle setting and only the digital zoom can be brief delay before the camera starts shooting. shooting, shooting ends and the movie is stored [ ] used. You can use “ ” and “ ” to zoom in and G! You do not need to hold down the shutter button. on the SmartMedia. out. A “zoom bar” is displayed on the LCD G! The focus is fixed at 80 cm (2.6 ft.) to infinity. monitor. G! The focus and white balance are fixed during G Digital zoom focal distance (35mm camera shooting, but the exposure varies automatically to G suit the scene being shot. ! The time required to record a 20 second movie equivalent) (roughly 3 MB) is approximately 3 seconds. Approx. 38 mm to 95 mm G! Once the remaining time runs out, movie shooting G! If you start shooting and then immediately end The white balance is set automatically when you × automatically ends and the movie is stored on the shooting, only 3 seconds of movie is recorded onto Maximum zoom scale: 2.5 press the shutter button down fully. 48 SmartMedia. the SmartMedia. 49 Advanced 4 Features Playback PLAYING BACK MOVIES

I 1 01 02 2 01 Playing Back Movies Control Description

Playback The movie automatically stops when playback ends.

b ] 02 Pause/Resume During playback, press “ ( )” to pause playback. Press “b(])” again to resume paused playback.

Stops playback. Stop ✽ Press “d” or “c” while movie playback is stopped to go back to the previous file or advance to the next file respectively.

c d Fast forward/Rewind During playback, press “ ” for fast forward and “ ” for rewind. Rewind Forward 1Set the Mode swich to “3”. 1Press “b (])” to play the movie. i Each time you press “d” or “c” when the movie is 4 2Use “d” or “c” to select the movie file. 2The LCD monitor shows the playback time Skip playback paused, the movie advances or goes back one frame. and a playback progress bar. i Hold the button down to advance or rewind frames When paused continuously. G! Movies cannot be played back using multi-frame playback. Use the “DISP” button to revert to normal N Compatible movie files N playback. The FinePix2600 ZOOM can play back movie files shot on a FinePix2600 ZOOM and movie files up to 20 seconds long that were shot on a FUJIFILM digital camera and stored on a 3.3V SmartMedia. However, G! If the subject of the movie is very bright, white Movies are displayed somewhat smaller than this camera cannot play back sound. If you attempt to play back a movie that is longer than 20 seconds, streaks may appear on the image during playback. still images. the “•” message appears and playback fails. 50 This is normal and is not a fault. 51 PLAYBACK MENU g ERASING SINGLE • ALL FRAMES/FORMATTING

FRAME 1 0103 02 2 Erase only the selected file. G! The file for which “™” was displayed cannot be erased. Unprotect the frame using the camera on which the protection was first applied. G! “¢ ” is displayed for frames with DPOF settings and they cannot be erased (➡P.82).

ALL FRAMES All files are erased except those that are protected or that have DPOF settings. Copy any files that you want to keep to your hard disk beforehand. FORMAT 1Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the A confirmation message appears. 4 Formatting erases all the files. Take particular menu. In “FRAME” mode, use “d” or “c” to select the care when formatting a SmartMedia as this 2Use “d” or “c” to select “gERASE” and then file and then press the “MENU/OK” button. procedure also erases all protected files and all use “a ([)” or “b (])” to select “FRAME”, When using “ALL FRAMES” or “FORMAT”, files with DPOF settings. Copy any files that you “ALL FRAMES” or “FORMAT”. press the “MENU/OK” button. want to keep to your hard disk beforehand. 3Press the “MENU/OK” button. G! Press the “BACK” button to exit the menu. Formatting erases all the data on the G! If a “∞”, “§”, “•” G SmartMedia, including protected files. ! To cancel the frame erase procedure, press the 52 or “–” message appears, see P.80, 81. “BACK” button. 53 PLAYBACK MENU f HOW TO SPECIFY PRINT OPTIONS (DPOF) PLAYBACK MENU f DPOF DATE SETTING

DPOF stands for Digital Print Order Format and refers to a format that is used for recording printing specifications for images shot using a digital camera on media such as 1 01 02 2 01 02 the SmartMedia. The recorded specifications include information on which frames are to be printed and how many prints of each frame are required. This section gives a detailed description of how to order your prints with the FinePix2600 ZOOM. ✽ Note that some printers do not support date and time imprinting or specification of the number of prints. ✽ Note that the warnings shown below may be displayed while you are specifying the prints.

¢ (➡P.82) If the “¢” message appears, you cannot erase the frame. Cancel the “DPOF” settings and then try again This function allows you to select whether or not 1Use “b (])” to select “kDATE”. ˆ (➡P.82) 4 the date of shooting is included on the print. 2Use “d” or “c” to specify “DATE ON” or No more than 1000 frame;s can be specified on the same SmartMedia. 1Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the “DATE OFF”. The selected setting is then valid menu on the LCD monitor. for all frames with DPOF settings until the 2Use “d” or “c” to select “fDPOF”. camera is switched off. Then specify the DPOF settings (➡P.56). G! The DPOF menu options do not appear when a movie file is selected. G! You may not be able to specify DPOF settings for G! You must specify whether or not the date is included 54 some still shots taken on other cameras. before you specify the DPOF settings. 55 PLAYBACK MENU f DPOF SET FRAME 1 0103 02 2 01 3 01 02 4

02 When you have finished specifying the DPOF settings, always press the “MENU/OK” button to confirm the settings. If you press the “BACK” button, no DPOF settings are specified.

You can only specify one print per frame (image) 1If you select a frame for which DPOF settings 1Use “d” or “c” to display the frame for which you 4 in the DPOF settings. have already been specified, the want to specify DPOF settings. 1Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the ∑ 2Use “a ([)” or “b (])” to select the setting for “ ” message appears. G menu. 2Pressing the “MENU/OK” button erases all the frame to be printed. If you have selected the ! You can only specify one print per image in the k 2Use “d” or “c” to select “fDPOF”. the DPOF settings already specified. You date setting, the “ ” icon is displayed. DPOF settings. Also, the maximum number of frames for which you can specify print settings on the same 3With “OK” selected, press the “MENU/OK” must then specify the DPOF settings again. G! DPOF settings cannot be specified for movies. G! Note that the “k” icon is not displayed during playback. SmartMedia is 999. button. G G ! Press the “BACK” button to leave the previous G! “TOTAL” shows the total number of frames for which ! The DPOF menu options are not displayed during settings unchanged. prints have been ordered. PressingTo specify the additional “MENU/OK DPOF” button settings, confirms repeat all the movie playback. G settings.steps 01 and You 02 cannotand select reset “SET a ”portion for the framesof the GYou cannot specify printing for more than one print ! You can check the previous settings by playing back 01 02 ! ➡ To specify more DPOF settings, repeat steps and . settingsto be printed. without resetting them all. 56 per frame. the images ( P.32). 57 5 Settings IN SETTINGS USING THE OPTION MENU

The “Settings” chapter looks at functions available from “dOPTION” in the “q” still Image, “e” movie Using SET–UP and “3” playback. 01 03 02 I List of Settings 01 02 q Still Image mode e Movie mode 3 Playback mode q AUTO — — q MANUAL — — j QUALITY (P.60) — — Photography Playback SET–UP SET–UP SET–UP LCD BRIGHTNESS (P.61) LCD BRIGHTNESS (P.61) LCD BRIGHTNESS (P.61)

I SET–UP menu options Factory Settings Display default Explanation This function prevents battery depletion by reducing power POWER SAVE OFF/ON OFF consumption when the camera is not being used. See P.62 for details. 1Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the USB MODE DSC/PC CAM DSC See P.63 for details. menu screen. 2 d c d a If you select “SET–UP”, the “SET–UP” screen You can use this to set the date and time. See P.19 for Use “ ” or “ ” to select “ OPTION” and “ DATE/TIME SET — 5 details. ([)” or “b (])” to select the desired setting. appears. 3Press the “MENU/OK” button to move to the 1Use “a ([)” or “b (])” to select the desired This setting selects the volume of the beep emitted by the T LOW/HIGH/OFF LOW selected setting. setting. BEEP camera during camera operation. 2Use “d” or “c” to change the setting. Select English or French as the language used for screen LANGUAGE ENGLISH/FRANCAIS ENGLISH Press the “MENU/OK” button to exit set-up. display. 58 G! Press “c” for “DATE/TIME”. 59 dj SETTING THE FILE SIZE AND QUALITY (COMPRESSION RATIO) d LCD MONITOR BRIGHTNESS

You can choose any combination of 3 file sizes and 3 image quality settings. Use the table below 01 02 1 2 01 02 as a guide to the best settings for your shots.

File size FINE NORMAL BASIC 8 (1600 × 1200) !!@ 9 (1280 × 960) @@ — 0 (640 × 480) — # — !: For printing the whole image at A5 size (6 × When you use the “LCD BRIGHTNESS” settings, 1 d c 8 in.) or printing a part of the image at A6 Use “ ” or “ ” to adjust the LCD monitor an “adjustment bar” appears on the LCD monitor. size (4 × 6 in.) brightness. 2 @: For printing at A6 size (4 × 6 in.) Press the “MENU/OK” button to confirm the #: For use via the Internet as an e-mail adjustment. attachment, etc.

Quality (compression ratio) 1Use “a ([)” or “b (])” to change the file Select “FINE” for better image quality and size setting and “d” or “c” to change the “BASIC” to increase the number of available quality setting. 5 shots. 2Press the “MENU/OK” button to confirm the In most cases, the “NORMAL” setting provides setting. more than adequate image quality.

G! There are 6 combinations of file size and quality settings in all. The number of available shots varies G! To exit this procedure without changing the settings, G! To exit this procedure without changing the settings, 60 depending on the combination you select (➡P.27). press the “BACK” button. press the “BACK” button. 61 SET–UP POWER SAVE 6 PC Connection IN PC CONNECTION

PC Connection describes how to set up a USB connection and provides an overview of the functions available using a USB connection. Refer also to the Software Quick Start Guide booklet.

DSC Mode PC CAM (camera) Mode This mode provides a simple way to read images This function allows you to conduct videoconferencing from a SmartMedia and store images on to a sessions between PCs connected to the Internet. SmartMedia (➡P.64). This function can also be used to record video on a PC (➡P.66). G! Videoconferencing is not supported on Once you enable this function, the LCD monitor When the Power Save function is operating, Macintosh computers. is temporarily switched off to save power if you press the shutter button down halfway to return do not use the camera for 30 seconds, Use this the camera to the “ready to shoot” status. This is function to gain the maximum possible run time a useful feature as it allows you to take pictures from your batteries. more quickly than switching the camera off and then on again.

N The First Time You Connect Your Camera to a Computer N You must set up your computer as described below. Refer also to the Software Quick Start Guide booklet. G! The charging time for the flash increases slightly G! When the Power Save function is operating, Windows because the flash charging power is reduced. pressing the shutter button down fully returns the 1Load the enclosed CD-ROM into your PC’s CD-ROM drive and install the application software. camera to the “ready to shoot” status and takes the 2With the CD-ROM loaded into your PC, select DSC connection mode and install the driver software. Sleep mode does not operate when the LCD picture. 3With the CD-ROM loaded into your PC, select PC CAMERA connection mode and install the driver 6 monitor is switched off, during playback mode or G! Power Save/Auto Power Off does not function when software. during SET–UP, but the camera does a USB connection is being used. automatically switch off if it is not used for Macintosh G! Operation can also be restored by pressing buttons approximately 2 minutes (AUTO POWER OFF). Load the enclosed CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive and install all the software. 62 other than the shutter button. 63 CONNECTING AT DSC MODE

01 0204 Camera Operation Computer Operation 1 2 (USB) socket i FinePixViewer automatically starts up.

DC IN 3V socket (USB) 03 socket PC Camera

1 Switch your computer on. ✽ 2Use the special USB cable to connect the camera to Screen for Windows 98 SE your computer. i The viewfinder lamp alternately blinks green i 3Switch the camera on. A removable disk icon appears and you can and orange while the camera is use your computer to transfer files to and from If you are connecting your camera to a Windows PC communicating with your computer. the camera. i for the first time, the “Add New Hardware Wizard” “DSC” appears on the LCD monitor. Windows Macintosh window opens and driver software installation i Power Save/Auto Power Off does not function 1 Load a SmartMedia containing photographed begins (➡Software Quick Start Guide booklet). when a USB connection is being used. images into your camera. 2Slide the Power switch sideways to switch the Always use the prescribed procedure when camera on. disconnecting or switching off the camera (➡P.68). If the above operations do not occur, you do not 3 Set the “USB MODE” setting in the “SET–UP” G! You should use the AC power adapter when the camera have the required software programs or drivers ➡ ➡ installed on your computer. Refer to the menu to “DSC” ( P.58). is connected to your computer ( P.21). Loss of power G! Switch the camera off when you change the 6 during data transmission can prevent successful data Software Quick Start Guide booklet and 4Slide the Power switch sideways to switch the SmartMedia (➡P.68). downloading. complete the required computer setup camera off. G GDo not disconnect the USB cable when the camera ! Ensure that you insert the USB cable plugs into the ! procedures. Then reconnect the camera to your correct sockets. is communicating with the computer. See P.68 for computer. 64 G! Push the cable plugs firmly into the connector sockets. information on the disconnection procedure. 65 CONNECTING AT PC-CAMERA MODE

01 0204 Camera Operation Computer Operation 1 2 (USB) socket i FinePixViewer automatically starts up and the Picture Hello window opens (Windows only).

DC IN 3V socket (USB) 03 socket PC Camera

1Switch your computer on. 2Use the special USB cable to connect the camera to ✽ Screen for Windows 98 SE your computer. i The viewfinder lamp alternately blinks green 3Switch the camera on. and orange while the camera is communicating i You can use software If you are connecting your camera to a Windows PC with your computer. such as VideoImpression for the first time, the “Add New Hardware Wizard” i The lens is fixed at the wide-angle zoom setting. to view live images. window opens and driver software installation i “PC CAM” appears on the LCD monitor. 1Open the lens cover. ➡ begins ( Software Quick Start Guide booklet). i Power Save/Auto Power Off does not function 2Slide the Power switch sideways to switch the when a USB connection is being used. camera on. Always use the prescribed procedure when ✽ Macintosh screen 3Set the “USB MODE” setting in the “SET–UP” disconnecting or switching off the camera (➡P.68). GDo not close the lens cover while the camera and ➡ ! If the above operations do not occur, you do not menu to “PC CAM” ( P.58). G! You should use the AC power adapter when the camera PC are communicating. If you close the lens cover, 4 ➡ have the required software programs or drivers Slide the Power switch sideways to switch the is connected to your computer ( P.21). Loss of power the “¥ ” warning is displayed and 6 during data transmission can prevent successful data installed on your computer. Refer to the Software camera off. communication is interrupted. downloading. Quick Start Guide booklet and complete the G GDo not disconnect the USB cable when the camera ! Ensure that you insert the USB cable plugs into the ! required computer setup procedures. Then correct sockets. is communicating with the computer. See P.68 for reconnect the camera to your computer. 66 G! Push the cable plugs firmly into the connector sockets. information on the disconnection procedure. 67 DISCONNECTING FROM THE PC (Important — always use this procedure.)

Perform the steps shown below before you Windows 2000 Professional 1 2 switch the camera off. This procedure 3 01 02 differs depending on the operating system Left-click the Eject icon in the taskbar and eject software (or PC) you are using. “USB Mass Storage”. (USB) socket Windows 98 or 98 SE No PC operation is needed.

Windows Me 1Quit all applications (FinePixViewer, 1Switch the camera off. VideoImpression, etc.) that are using the Left-click the Eject icon in the taskbar and eject 2Unplug the special USB cable from the camera. “USB disk”. camera. 2Check that the viewfinder lamp is glowing green (that the camera is not communicating with the computer).

✽ Display this message and then click the “OK” button.

For a PC CAMERA connection, proceed to Macintosh step 3 . Drag the “Removable drive” icon on the desktop G! Even after the “Copying...” message is no longer to the Trash. G! If you are using Windows, you cannot disconnect the 6 displayed on your computer, communication with the camera by right-clicking the removable disk icon (the camera may still be in progress. Always check that camera) and selecting “Eject”. Always follow the the viewfinder lamp on the camera is glowing green proper procedure as given above before 68 and is no longer flashing. ✽ Display this message and then click the “OK” button. disconnecting the camera from your PC. 69 System Expansion Options Accessories Guide

e By using the FinePix2600 ZOOM together with other optional FUJIFILM products, your system can e The optional accessories (sold separately) can make taking pictures with the FinePix2600 ZOOM be expanded to fill a wide range of uses. even easier. For information on how to attach and use the accessories, refer to the instructions provided with the accessory used. FinePix2600 ZOOM SmartMedia Digital camera h SmartMedia™ These are separately available SmartMedia cards. Use the following SmartMedia: h MG-4S: 4MB, 3.3V h MG-8S: 8MB, 3.3V h MG-16S/SW: 16MB, 3.3V (USB) TV monitor (commercially available) h MG-32S/SW: 32MB, 3.3V h MG-64/SW: 64MB, 3.3V h MG-128SW: 128MB, 3.3V ✽ Some 3.3V SmartMedia are labelled as “3V” or “ID” cards. G AC Power Adapter AC-3V Floppy Disk Adapter (FlashPath) (Floppy disk drive) Use the AC power adapter when you want to take pictures or play back images (PC card slot) for long periods or when the camera is connected to a computer. PC CARD ADAPTER ✽ The Shapes of the AC power adapter, the plug and socket outlet depend on the country. (USB) PC Card Adapter G (IEEE1394) Fujifilm Rechargeable Battery 2HR-3UF The 2HR-3UF includes 2 pieces of high-capacity AA-size Nickel Metal Hydride batteries. Personal Computer (commercially available) G Fujifilm Battery charger with Battery BK-NH (With Euro type or UK type plug) Image Memory Card Reader The BK-NH includes the quick battery charger BCH-NH and 2 Ni-MH batteries. The BCH-NH can charge 2 Ni-MH batteries in approximately 110 minutes. (USB) Up to 4 Ni-MH or Ni-Cd batteries can be charged simultaneously. Digital Photo Printer Image Memory Card Reader G SC-FX26 This is a special case made of polyester that protects the camera against soiling, 70 dust and minor impacts when it is being carried. 71 Accessories Guide Explanation of Terms

h AF/AE Lock: images and sound as a single file. Images in the file are FD-A2 Floppy Disk Adapter (FlashPath) On the FinePix2600 ZOOM, pressing the shutter button down recorded in JPEG format. Motion JPEG can be played back This adapter is the same size and shape as a 3.5-inch floppy disk. You can copy half way locks the focus and exposure settings (AF and AE by QuickTime 3.0 or later. You can use the following software the images on a SmartMedia to your PC simply by loading the SmartMedia into the lock). If you want to focus on a subject that is not centered in to play back movies on your personal computer. floppy disk adapter and then inserting the adapter into your floppy disk drive. the frame or change the picture composition after the PC Card: exposure is set, you can obtain good results by changing the A generic term for cards that meet the PC Card Standard. Compatible OS Compatible SmartMedia composition after the AF and AE settings are locked. PC Card Standard: Windows 95/98/98SE/Me/NT4.0 FD-A2 5V/3.3V, 2MB to 128MB DPOF: Digital Print Order Format A standard for PC cards determined by the PCMCIA. Mac OS 7.6.1 to 9.1 DPOF is a format used for recording information on a storage media (image memory card, etc.) that allows you to PCMCIA: h SM-R2 Image Memory Card Reader specify which of the frames shot using a digital camera are Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (US). The SM-R2 provides a quick and easy way to transfer images back and forth printed and how many prints are made of each image. White Balance: between your PC and an image memory card (SmartMedia). The SM-R2 uses the EV: Whatever the kind of the light, the human eye adapts to it so A number that denotes exposure. The EV is determined by that a white object still looks white. On the other hand, devices USB interface for high-speed file transfer. such as digital cameras see a white subject as white by first h Compatible with Windows 98/98SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000 Professional, the brightness of the subject and sensitivity (speed) of the film or CCD. The number is larger for bright subjects and adjusting the color balance to suit the color of the ambient light iMac or Power Macintosh PCs which support USB as standard. smaller for dark subjects. As the brightness of the subject around the subject. This adjustment is called matching the white balance. A function that automatically matches the white h changes, a digital camera maintains the amount of light DM-R1 Image Memory Card Reader hitting the CCD at a constant level by adjusting the aperture balance is called an Automatic White Balance function. This device provides a simple way to transfer image data in either direction and shutter speed. between your PC and an image memory card (SmartMedia or CompactFlash When the amount of light striking the CCD doubles, the EV Type II (Microdrive-compatible)). increases by 1. Likewise, when the light is halved, the EV decreases by 1. The IEEE 1394 interface provides high-speed data transfer. h Compatible with Windows 98SE, Windows 2000 Professional (read-only), iMacDV JPEG: Joint Photographics Experts Group and Power Macintosh PCs with FireWire as a standard feature. Mac OS 8.5.1 to 9.1 A file format used for compressing and saving color images. h PC-AD3 PC Card Adapter The compression ratio can be selected, but the higher the compression ratio, the poorer the quality of the expanded The PC Card Adapter allows the SmartMedia to be used as a PC Card Standard PC CARD image. ADAPTER ATA-compliant (PCMCIA 2.1) PC card (Type II ). Motion JPEG: h 72 Compatible with SmartMedia of 5V/3.3V, 2MB to 128MB. A type of AVI (Audio Video Interleave) file format that handles 73 Notes on Using Your Camera Correctly Notes on the Power Supply

e Be sure to read this information in conjunction with “Safety Notes” (➡P.88) to ensure that you use Applicable Batteries h Do not store batteries in very warm or moist locations. your camera correctly. h Keep the batteries out of the reach of babies and small h Use AA-size nickel-metal hydride (Ni-MH) batteries in this children. I Places to Avoid I When the Camera is Unused for Long Periods camera. h When loading the batteries in the camera, ensure that the Do not store or use the camera in the following types of If you do not intend to use the camera for a long period AA-size lithium or manganese batteries cannot be used as battery polarity (= and -) is as indicated on the camera. locations : of time, remove the batteries and the SmartMedia card they emit heat and can cause camera faults or damage. h Do not use new batteries together with used batteries. In h Very humid, dirty or dusty places. before storing the camera. hOnly use alkaline batteries for emergencies. The the case of rechargeable batteries, do not use charged h In direct sunlight or in places subject to extreme I capacities of alkaline batteries vary depending on the and discharged batteries together. Do not use batteries temperature rises, such as in a closed car in summer. Cleaning Your Camera brand and the life of some batteries (the time for which of different types or brands together. h Use a blower brush to remove dust from the lens and h Extremely cold places. they provide power) may be much shorter than others. h If you do not intend to use the camera for a long period of LCD surface and then wipe lightly with a soft, dry h Places subject to strong vibration. You should also switch the LCD monitor off when using time, remove the batteries from the camera. (Note that if h cloth. If any soil remains, apply a small amount of Places affected by smoke or steam. alkaline batteries. the camera is left with the batteries removed, the time h Places subject to strong magnetic fields (such as lens cleaning liquid to a piece of FUJIFILM lens cleaning paper and wipe gently. and date settings are cleared.) places near motors, transformers or magnets). h The batteries may feel warm immediately after being h h Do not scratch hard objects against the lens, LCD Notes on the Batteries In contact with chemicals such as pesticides or next used. Before removing the batteries, switch the camera to rubber or vinyl products for long periods of time. monitor screen or viewfinder as these surfaces are Incorrect use of the batteries could cause them to leak, easily damaged. off and wait until the batteries cool down. become hot, ignite or burst. Always observe the h I Do not expose the camera to sand h Clean the body of the camera with a soft dry cloth. Do When replacing the batteries, always fit 2 new batteries. precautions given below. Here, “new batteries” refers to batteries that were recently The FinePix2600 ZOOM is particularly and adversely not use volatile substances such as thinners, benzine hDo not heat the batteries or throw them into a fire. affected by sand. In sandy locations such as beaches or insecticide, as these may react with camera body fully charged at the same time. hDo not carry or store a battery with metal objects such as or deserts, or in locations where there is wind borne and cause deformation or remove the coating. h Battery performance deteriorates at low temperatures necklaces or hairpins that could come into contact with sand, ensure that the camera is not exposed to sand. (+10°C/+50°F or below) and the time for which they can be I Using the Camera Overseas the metal positive = and negative - poles of the battery. used shortens. This is particularly true of alkaline batteries. This can cause faults that may be irreparable. h When travelling overseas, do not place your camera in Do not expose the batteries to fresh or sea water, and In cold conditions, put the batteries in your pocket or a I Notes on Condensation the check-in baggage. Baggage handling at airports take particular care to keep the terminals dry. similar place to warm them before loading them into the h If the camera is carried suddenly from a cold location may subject baggage to violent shocks, and the camera Do not attempt to deform, disassemble or modify the camera. If you use a body warmer to warm the batteries, into a warm place, water droplets (condensation) may may be damaged internally even when no external batteries. ensure that they are not in direct contact with the warmer. h form on the inside of the camera or on the lens. When damage is visible. Do not attempt to peel off or cut the battery casing. h Soil, such as fingerprints, on the battery terminals can h this occurs, switch the camera off and wait an hour Do not drop, strike or otherwise subject the batteries to significantly reduce the number of available shots. Carefully before using the camera. Condensation may also form strong impacts. wipe the battery terminals clean with a soft, dry cloth before h on the SmartMedia card. In this event, remove the Do not use batteries that are leaking, deformed, loading the batteries. 74 SmartMedia and wait a short time before using it again. discolored or exhibit any other obvious abnormality. 75 Notes on the Power Supply

charged, this indicates that the battery has reached the h time HR-3UF (1700 mAh): Approx. 5 hours If any liquid at all leaks from the batteries, wipe the battery There may be vibration noises from inside the battery end of its effective life and should be replaced. charger during use. This is normal and does not indicate Dimensions 90 mm × 68 mm × 26.5 mm compartment thoroughly and then load new batteries. h If any battery fluid comes into contact with your hands or Soil (fingerprints, etc) on the terminals of Ni-MH batteries a fault. (3.55 in. × 2.7 in. × 1.05 in.) (L × W × D) clothing, flush the area thoroughly with water. Note that battery can greatly reduce the number of available shots. When h Do not use the battery charger to charge batteries other Mass (Weight) Approx. 85 g (3.0 oz) (excluding batteries) fluid can cause loss of eyesight if it gets in your eyes. If this this occurs, clean the terminals carefully with a soft dry than FUJIFILM HR-3UF Ni-MH batteries. Operating 0°C to + 40°C (+ 32°F to + 104°F) occurs, do not rub your eyes. Flush the fluid out with clean water cloth. Then use up the remaining charge in the batteries h The battery charger could cause interference if placed temperatures and contact your physician for treatment. and recharge them. close to a radio during charging. In this event, move the h Newly purchased batteries or batteries that have been left I radio and charger further apart. Disposing of Batteries unused for an extended period may not be fully charged. h Do not touch the connections or contact points on Notes on Using the AC Power Adapter When disposing of batteries, do so in accordance with your (This is indicated by the immediate display of the battery rechargeable batteries with other metal objects as this Always use the AC-3V AC Power Adapter (sold separately) local waste disposal regulations. low warning or a low number of available shots.) This is a can cause a short circuit. with the FinePix2600 ZOOM. I Notes on using compact rechargeable batteries normal characteristic of the batteries and does not indicate h Do not leave the battery charger in the following locations: The use of an AC power adapter other than the AC-3V (Ni-MH batteries) a fault. Repeatedly charging and using the batteries 3 or 4 Locations subject to strong vibrations, in very dusty could result in damage to your camera. h To charge AA-size Ni-MH batteries, follow the correct times will restore them to a normal condition. locations, or in locations with very high humidity or high h Ensure that you do not touch the contact areas on the h charging procedure using the special charger provided or If you repeatedly charge a Ni-MH battery before it is fully temperatures, such as close to a heating appliance or in AC power adapter against any other metal object as this the optional fast charger. discharged, it will suffer from the "memory effect"*, direct sunlight. could cause a short circuit. h Do not use the battery charger to charge batteries other causing the “battery low” warning to appear while there is h The battery charger accepts input voltages of 100-240 V AC h Do not plug in the AC power adapter while you are than those specified for use with the charger. still ample charge remaining in the battery. To restore the at 50 or 60 Hz and can be used outside Japan. However, operating the camera using batteries. Switch the camera h Note that the batteries may feel warm immediately after batteries to their normal condition, use up all the charge because the shapes of power sockets vary by country and off first. being charged. in the batteries before recharging them. by region, an appropriate plug adapter is also required for h Do not load the batteries while you are operating the ✽ h Ni-MH batteries are not charged at shipment. Memory effect: A phenomenon affecting the battery each country. Consult your travel agent for details. camera using the AC power adapter. Switch the camera h The camera mechanism is such that it draws a minute characteristics such that the apparent battery capacity off first. amount of current even when the camera is switched off. decreases. BC-NHS Battery Charger Specifications h If you disconnect the AC power adapter when there are Note particularly that Ni-MH batteries will become over- no batteries in the camera, the date and time settings will discharged if left in the camera for a long period and will Notes on Using the Battery Charger Rated input 100 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz be lost and must be reset. no longer be usable even if recharged. h Input capacity 100 – 240 V ~ 0.07 A Rechargeable batteries and the battery charger itself will × h Ni-MH batteries self-discharge even when they are not become warm due to the power stored inside the Rated output 1.2 V DC, 400 mA 2 being used. Always charge Ni-MH and Ni-Cd batteries batteries. This is normal and does not indicate a fault. Applicable FUJIFILM HR-3UF (Ni-MH, 1600 mAh or before using them. If the time for which a battery provides Wherever possible, use the battery charger in a well- batteries 1700 mAh) 76 power shortens markedly when it has been correctly ventilated location. Charging HR-3UF (1600 mAh): Approx. 4.5 hours 77 Notes on the SmartMedia™

ISmartMedia ✽ When the SmartMedia cover is opened or the h Do not use or store SmartMedia in very hot, humid or INotes on Using SmartMedia with a PC The SmartMedia card supplied with your FinePix2600 SmartMedia removed, or when the camera is corrosive environments. h If you intend to take photos using a SmartMedia that ZOOM camera is a new image recording medium switched off during data recording, during data h Take care not to touch the SmartMedia’s contact area has been used on a PC, format the SmartMedia on developed especially for use in digital cameras. Each erasing (SmartMedia formatting) or during frame or allow the area to become soiled. Use a dry lint-free your camera. SmartMedia card contains a built-in semiconductor advance when images are being played back. cloth to wipe away any soiling that does occur. h When you format a SmartMedia in the camera and h memory chip (NAND flash memory) which is used for Back up important data onto another medium. To avoid damage caused by static electricity, always then shoot and record images, a directory (folder) is storing digital image data. (MO disk, floppy disk, hard disk, etc.) use the special static-free case provided during automatically created. Image data is then recorded in Because the data is stored electronically, the stored transportation or storage, or keep the SmartMedia in this directory. image data can be erased from the card and new data a storage case if available. h Do not change or delete the directory (folder) names INotes on Handling SmartMedia recorded. h Do not carry SmartMedia in locations such as a or file names on the SmartMedia from your PC as this h When inserting a SmartMedia, take care to hold it trouser pocket. This could subject the SmartMedia to will make it impossible to use the SmartMedia in your ISmartMedia with ID straight when pushing it into the camera. excessive force when you sit down, thereby camera. The SmartMedia ID is a SmartMedia that has an h Never remove the SmartMedia or switch the camera damaging the SmartMedia. h Always use the camera to erase image data on a individually assigned identification number. SmartMedia off during data recording, during data erasing h The SmartMedia may feel warm when it is removed SmartMedia. ID cards can be used with devices that use ID numbers (SmartMedia formatting) or during frame advance from the camera after extended periods of picture h To edit image data, copy the image data to the PC’s for copyright protection or other purposes. This camera when images are being played back. These actions taking or image viewing. This is normal and does not hard disk and then edit the copied data. accepts SmartMedia ID cards in the same way as could result in damage to the SmartMedia. indicate a fault. conventional SmartMedia cards. h Use only the SmartMedia specified for use with the ISpecifications h Inserting a SmartMedia that is charged with static FinePix2600 ZOOM. The use of other SmartMedia Type Image memory card for digital cameras I electricity into your camera may result in a camera Storing Data could damage the camera. (SmartMedia) malfunction. If this occurs, switch the camera off and In the situations listed below, recorded data may be h SmartMedia are precision electronic devices. Do not Operating voltage 3.3V then on again. erased (destroyed). Please note that Fuji Photo Film bend, drop, or subject SmartMedia to excessive Operating conditions Temperature: h Affix the label onto the designated area of the card. Co., Ltd. accepts no responsibility whatsoever for the shocks. 0°C to +40°C (+32°F to +104°F) Do not use third-party labels as this can lead to loss (destruction) of recorded data. h Do not use or store SmartMedia in environments Humidity: ✽ When the SmartMedia is used incorrectly by the problems when the card is inserted or removed. likely to be affected by strong static electricity or 80% or less (condensation free) owner or a third party h When you attach the label, take care that it does not electrical noise. Dimensions 37 mm × 45 mm × 0.76 mm ✽ When the SmartMedia is exposed to static electricity cover any of the write-protect area. (1.45 in. × 1.77 in. × 0.03 in.) (W × H × D) 78 or electrical noise 79 Warning Displays e The table below lists the warnings that are displayed on the LCD monitor

Warning Displayed Explanation Remedy Warning Displayed Explanation Remedy The camera battery is low on Replace or recharge the battery. (Lit red) (Flashing red) The frame number has reached Take the shots using a formatted SmartMedia. charge. 999–9999. There is no SmartMedia loaded, or the Load a SmartMedia (3.3-volt). SmartMedia loaded is a 5-volt card. i The data could not be recorded i Re-insert the SmartMedia or switch the i The SmartMedia is not formatted. i Wipe the contact area on the SmartMedia with a due to a SmartMedia error or a camera off and then on again. i The SmartMedia terminals are soft dry cloth. It may be necessary to format the connection error between the soiled. SmartMedia. If the error message is still SmartMedia and camera. displayed, replace the SmartMedia. i The photographed image i Use a new SmartMedia. i Camera fault. i Contact your FUJIFILM dealer. cannot be recorded as it is too i The SmartMedia terminals are i Wipe the contact area on the SmartMedia with a large to fit in the available soiled. soft dry cloth. It may be necessary to format the space on the SmartMedia. i The SmartMedia is damaged. SmartMedia. If the error message is still i The SmartMedia format is displayed, replace the SmartMedia. There is a strong likelihood of Use flash photography. However, a tripod incorrect. camera shake because the should be used for some scenes and modes. i i Camera fault. Contact your FUJIFILM dealer. shutter speed is slow. The SmartMedia is fully recorded. Erase some images or use a SmartMedia that has ample free space. A protected frame was erased. Protected files cannot be erased. Unprotect the The SmartMedia is write-protected. Use a SmartMedia that is not write-protected. frame using the camera on which the protection was first applied. i i An attempt was made to Images cannot be played back. Outside the AE continuous range. The shot can be taken, but the exposure will playback a frame not recorded on this camera. not be correct. i The SmartMedia terminals are i Wipe the contact surface on the SmartMedia soiled. thoroughly with a soft, dry cloth. In some cases, The AF (auto focus) cannot work i If the image is too dark, take the picture at a you may have to format the SmartMedia. effectively. distance of around 1.5 m (4.9 ft.) from the i You attempted to play a movie i You cannot play back movies that are more than with a recording time longer than 20 seconds long. subject. i Use AF lock to take the picture. 80 20 seconds. 81 Warning Displays Troubleshooting e If you think the camera is faulty, check the following once more.

Warning DisplayedExplanation Remedy Problem Cause Remedy

There is a print order specified for To erase the image, specify “RESET” as the No power. i The battery is exhausted. i Load a new fully charged battery. image you attempted to erase. DPOF setting. i The AC power adapter plug has come out i Plug the adapter back in. of the power outlet. Prints were specified for more The maximum number of frames for which than 1000 frames in the DPOF prints can be specified on the same Power cuts out during i The battery is exhausted. i Load a new fully charged battery. frame settings. SmartMedia is 999. operation. i Camera malfunction or fault. Switch the camera on again, taking care not to touch the lens. Battery runs out quickly. i Camera is being used in extremely cold i Put the battery in your pocket or another i Turn the camera off and on again a few conditions. warm place to heat it and then load it into times. the camera just before you take a picture. i The terminals are soiled. i Wipe the battery terminals with a clean, dry cloth. The lens cover is not open. Open the lens cover. i The battery is flat. i Load a new fully charged battery.

No photograph is taken i No SmartMedia is loaded. i Load a SmartMedia. when the shutter button i The SmartMedia is fully recorded. i Load a new SmartMedia or erase a is pressed. frame. i The SmartMedia is write-protected. i Remove the write-protection. i The SmartMedia is not formatted. i Format the SmartMedia. i The SmartMedia contact area is soiled. i Wipe the SmartMedia contact area with a clean dry cloth. i The SmartMedia is damaged. i Load a new SmartMedia. i The Auto Power Off function has switched i Switch the camera on. the camera off. i The battery is exhausted. i Load a new fully charged battery.

82 83 Troubleshooting

Problem Cause Remedy Problem Cause Remedy

Can’t use the flash to i The flash is set to Suppressed Flash i Set the flash to Auto, Red-eye Reduction The ERASE ALL function i The frame is protected. i Unprotect the frame using the camera on take pictures. mode (The flash is closed). or Forced Flash mode. (Some modes do does not erase all the which the protection was first applied. not allow flash photography.) frames. i DPOF settings are specified for some i Cancel the DPOF settings for the frame i The shutter button was pressed while the i Wait until charging is completed before frames. and try again. flash was charging. pressing the shutter button. Frame erase does not i The battery is exhausted. i Load a new full charged battery. erase the frame.

The playback image is i The subject is too far away. i Move closer to the subject. Nothing happens when I i Camera malfunction. i Remove the battery, re-insert and try too dark even though i The flash was covered by your finger. i Hold the camera correctly. use the switches and again. the flash was used. buttons on the camera. i The battery exhausted. i Load a new fully charged battery.

The image is blurred. i The lens is dirty. i Clean the lens. The “¥ ” i The USB cable is not correctly connected i Set up the camera and USB cable i The lens is zoomed to telephoto in Macro i Cancel Macro mode. warning or playback to the personal computer or camera. correctly. mode. screen appears on the i The PC is not switched on. i Switch the PC on. i The photographed subject was too dark. i Try standing about 1.5 m (4.9 ft.) from LCD monitor when the i The lens cover is closed. i Open the lens cover fully. your subject to take the picture. camera is connected to my personal computer. There is speckling on i The shot was taken with a slow shutter i This is a characteristic of CCDs and the image. speed (long exposure) in a high- does not indicate a camera fault. The camera no longer i The camera has suffered an unforeseen i Remove the battery briefly and then temperature environment. works correctly. problem. reload the battery and try again.

Can’t format the i The SmartMedia is write-protected. i Remove the write-protection. SmartMedia. (Peel off the write-protect sticker.)

84 85 Specifications

System h Lens Variable-speed, 1/2 to 1/1000 sec. (Using AE) This indicates the number of available frames shot Fujinon optical 3× zoom lens F3.5/F8.7 h Flash (Auto flash using flash control sensor) consecutively at room temperature with a flash use rate of h Model h Storage media Effective range: Wide-angle Approx. 0.2 m – 3.0 m (0.6 ft. – 9.8 ft.) 50%. Digital camera FinePix2600 ZOOM SmartMedia (3.3V) : Telephoto Approx. 0.8 m – 3.0 m (2.6 ft. – 9.8 ft.) h Conditions for use h CCD Sensor h Focus distance Flash modes : Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Temperature: 0°C to +40°C (+32°F to +104°F); 80% humidity 1/2.7-inch square pixel CCD f = 6 – 18 mm (equivalent to 38 – 114 mm on a 35 mm camera) Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro or less (no condensation) Total number of pixels: Approx. 2.11 million; Number of h Exposure control h LCD monitor h Camera dimensions (W/H/D) effective pixels: 2.0 million 64 zones TTL metering, Program AE 1.8-inches, 72,000-pixels D-TFD 99.8 mm ✕ 65 mm ✕ 53.9 mm/3.9 in. ✕ 2.6 in. ✕ 2.1 in. h Image file size (exposure compensation available in Manual mode) h Self-Timer (not including accessories and attachments) h 1600 × 1200 pixels (1.92 million pixels)/1280 × 960 pixels/ h Sensitivity 10 sec. timer clock Camera mass (weight) 640 × 480 pixels Equivalent to ISO 100 Approx. 200 g/7.1 oz (not including accessories, batteries or h File format h White balance Input/Output Terminals SmartMedia) h Still image: JPEG (Exif Ver.2.1), DPOF-compatible Auto (7 positions selectable in Manual mode) Mass (weight) for photography h Movie : AVI format, motion JPEG h Focal range (USB) socket Approx. 255 g/9.0 oz (including batteries and SmartMedia) h ✽Design rule for Camera File system compliant Normal:Approx. 0.8 m (2.6 ft.) in. to infinity USB (1) for image data output with a personal computer Accessories h h Viewfinder Macro: Approx.10 cm (3.9 in.) to 80 cm (2.6 ft.) DC IN 3V (Power input) socket See P.7 h Real image optical; Frame coverage: 80% h Shutter speeds Special AC Power Adapter AC-3V Optional Accessories See P.71, 72 I Number of frames recorded Power Supply and Others h File Size 8 1600 ✕ 1200 9 1280 ✕ 960 0 640 ✕ 480 Movie Power supply ✽ These specifications are subject to change without notice. Quality Mode FINE NORMAL BASIC FINE NORMAL NORMAL — Use one of the following: FUJIFILM shall not be held liable for damages resulting i 2AA-size Ni-MH (nickel metal hydride) batteries (provided) from errors in this Owner’s Manual. ✽ Image Data Size Approx.770KB Approx.390KB Approx.200KB Approx.620KB Approx.320KB Approx.130KB — i AC Power Adapter AC-3V (sold separately) The LCD monitor on your digital camera is manufactured 4MB (MG-4S) 4919612 30 Approx. 23 sec. h Number of available shots using batteries (fully charged) using advanced high-precision technology. Even so, small bright points and anomalous colors (particularly around 8MB (MG-8S) 10 19 39 12 25 61 Approx. 47 sec. Battery type With LCD monitor With LCD monitor text) may appear on the monitor. These are normal display 16MB (MG-16S/SW) 20 39 75 25 49 122 Approx. 94 sec. ON OFF characteristics and do not indicate a fault with the monitor. This phenomenon will not appear on the recorded image. 32MB (MG-32S/SW) 41 79 152 50 99 247 Approx.191 sec. Ni-MH battery ✽ ✽ Approx.150 frames Approx.300 frames ✽ The operation error may be caused in a digital camera 64MB (MG-64S/SW) 82 159 306 101 198 497 Approx.385 sec. HR-3UF by the strong radio interference (i. e. electric fields, static 86 128MB (MG-128SW) 166 319 613 204 398 997 Approx.774 sec. ✽ With fully charged battery electricity, line noise, etc.). 87 Safety Notes

h To ensure that you use your FinePix2600 ZOOM camera correctly, read these Safety Notes and your WARNING WARNING WARNING Owner’s Manual carefully beforehand. h After reading these Safety Notes, store them in a safe If a problem arises, switch the camera Do not use the camera in the bathroom or Use only the batteries or AC power off, remove the battery, disconnect shower. place. adapter specified for use with this camera. and unplug the AC power adapter. This can cause a fire or electric shock. Do not use voltages other than the About the Icons Continued use of the camera when it is Do not use in the power supply voltage shown. bathroom or shower. emitting smoke, is emitting any unusual The use of other power sources can cause The icons shown below are used in this document to odor, or is in any other abnormal state Never attempt to take pictures while in indicate the severity of the injury or damage that can Unplug from motion. a fire. can cause a fire or electric shock. power socket. result if the information indicated by the icon is ignored h Contact your FUJIFILM dealer. Do not use the camera while you are walking and the product is used incorrectly as a result. or operating a moving car or other vehicle. If the battery leaks and fluid gets into Do not allow water or foreign objects This can result in you falling down or being your eyes or comes into contact with This icon indicates that death or to enter the camera. involved in a traffic accident. your skin or clothing, this can cause serious injury can result if the If water or foreign objects get inside the injury or loss of eyesight. Immediately WARNING Do not touch any metal parts of the flush the affected area thoroughly with information is ignored. camera, switch the camera off, remove camera during a thunderstorm. the battery and disconnect and unplug clean water and seek medical treatment. This icon indicates that personal This can cause an electric shock due to the AC power adapter. induced current from the lightning discharge. CAUTION injury or material damage can Continued use of the camera can cause When discarding or storing batteries, result if the information is ignored. a fire or electric shock. Do not use the batteries except as cover the battery terminals with h Contact your FUJIFILM dealer. specified. insulation tape. The icons shown below are used to indicate the nature Load the batteries with the poles positioned h Contact with other metallic objects or of the information which is to be observed. Do not place the camera on an as indicated by the = and - marks. batteries could cause the batteries to unstable surface. ignite or burst. Triangular icons notify the user of information This can cause the camera to fall or tip Do not heat, modify or attempt to requiring attention (“Important”). over and cause injury. disassemble the batteries. Do not use the charger to charge Do not drop or subject the batteries to Circular icons with a diagonal bar notify the impacts. batteries other than those specified here. user that the action indicated is prohibited Never attempt to modify or disassemble Do not attempt to recharge lithium or The charger is designed for Fujifilm HR-AA (“Prohibited”). the camera. (Never open the casing.) alkaline batteries. NiMH batteries. Using the charger to Do not use the camera when it has been Do not store the batteries with metallic charge conventional batteries or other Filled circles with an exclamation mark notify dropped or the casing is damaged. products. types of rechargeable batteries can cause the user of an action that must be performed This can cause a fire or electric shock. Do not Any of these actions can cause the batteries to the batteries to leak fluid, overheat or burst. disassemble. 88 (“Required”). h Contact your FUJIFILM dealer. burst or leak and cause fire or injury as a result. 89 Safety Notes EC Declaration of Conformity

We CAUTION CAUTION Name : Fuji Photo Film (Europe) G.m.b.H. Address : Heesenstrasse 31 When charging ends, unplug the Do not cover or wrap the camera or the 40549 Dusseldorf, Germany charger from the power socket. AC power adapter in a cloth or quilt. Leaving the charger plugged into the This can cause heat to build up and declare that the product power socket can cause a fire. distort the casing or cause a fire. Product Name : FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA FinePix2600 ZOOM Do not use this camera in locations Manufacture’s Name : Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd. severely affected by oil fumes, steam, When you are cleaning the camera or Manufacture’s Address : 26-30, Nishiazabu 2-chome, Minato-ku, humidity or dust. you do not plan to use the camera for Tokyo 106-8620, Japan This can cause a fire or electric shock. an extended period, remove the Do not leave this camera in places battery and disconnect and unplug is in conformity with the following Standards Safety : EN60950 subject to extremely high temperatures. the AC power adapter. EMC : EN55022 : 1998 Classe B Do not leave the camera in locations such Failure to do so can cause a fire or as a sealed vehicle or in direct sunlight. EN55024 : 1998 This can cause a fire. electric shock. EN61000-3-2 : 1995 + A1:1998 + A2:1998 Keep out of the reach of small children. Using a flash too close to a person’s following the provision of the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC, 92/31/EEC and This product could cause injury in the eyes may temporarily affect the 93/68/EEC) and Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC). hands of a child. eyesight. Do not place heavy objects on the Take particular care when photographing camera. infants and young children. This can cause the heavy object to tip over or fall and cause injury. Request regular internal testing and Dusseldorf, Germany September 1, 2001 Do not move the camera while the AC cleaning for your camera. Place Date Signature/Managing Director power adapter is still connected. Do not pull on the connection cord to Build-up of dust in your camera can disconnect the AC power adapter. cause a fire or electric shock. h This can damage the power cord or Contact your FUJIFILM dealer to Bij dit produkt zijn batterijen geleverd. Wanneer deze leeg zijn, moet u ze niet request internal cleaning every 2 years. weggooien maar inleveren als KCA 90 cables and cause a fire or electric shock. 91 26-30, Nishiazabu 2-chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-8620, Japan Printed on recycled paper.

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