Fujifilm Camera Finepix S8400w Owners Manual

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Before You Begin
Introduction
 The Mode Dial The Mode Dial
To select a shooting mode, align the mode icon with the mark next to the 
mode dial.
P, S , A , M : Select for full control over cam-
era settings, including aperture ( M and A) 
and/or shutter speed ( M and S) (P  31).
C (CUSTOM) : Recall stored settings for 
modes  P, S , A , and M ( P 34). 
N (MOTION PANORAMA) : Take a series of 
photographs and combine them to form 
a panorama ( P 
29).
Adv. (ADVANCED) : Sophisticated techniques 
made easy ( P 22).SP (SCENE POSITION) : Choose a scene suit-
ed to the subject or shooting conditions 
and let the camera do the rest ( P 
27).
M (SCENE RECOGNITION): A “point-
and-shoot” mode in which the camera 
automatically adjusts settings to suit the 
scene ( P 16).
B (AUTO) : A simple “point-and-shoot” 
mode recommended for first-time users 
of digital cameras ( P 22). 
						

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The Strap and Lens Cap
Attaching the StrapAttaching the Strap
 Attach the strap to the two strap eyelets as shown 
below.
3 
To avoid dropping the camera, be sure the strap is cor-
rectly secured.
The Lens CapThe Lens Cap
Attach the lens cap as shown.
To avoid losing the lens cap, pass the supplied 
string through the eyelet (
q) and secure the lens 
cap to the strap ( w).
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 Inserting the Batteries
The camera takes four AA alkaline, lithium, or rechargeable Ni-MH batteries.  A set of four alkaline bat-
teries is supplied with the camera.  Insert the batteries in the camera as described below.
   1  Open the battery-chamber cover.
Slide the battery-cham-
ber latch in the direction 
shown and open the 
battery-chamber cover.
1 
Be sure the camera is off before opening the bat-
ter y-chamber cover.
3 
•  Do not open the battery-chamber cover when the camera is on.  Failure to observe this pre-
caution could result in damage to image files or 
memory cards.
•  Do not use excessive force when handling the  battery-chamber cover.
 2  Insert the batteries.Insert the batteries in the 
orientation shown by the 
“+“ and “–“ marks inside 
the battery chamber.
3 
•  Insert the batteries in the correct orientation.
•  Never use batteries with peel-
ing or damaged casing or mix 
old and new batteries, batter-
ies with different charge levels, 
or batteries of different types .  
Failure to observe these 
precautions could result 
in the batteries leaking or 
overheating.
•  Never use manganese or Ni-Cd batteries .
•  The capacity of alkaline batteries varies with the  manufacturer and drops at temperatures below 
10 °C/50 °F; Ni-MH batteries are recommended.
•  Fingerprints and other soil on the battery termi- nals can shorten battery life.
Battery casingBattery casing 
						

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Inserting the Batteries
   3  Close the battery-chamber cover.Close the battery-cham-
ber cover and slide it in 
until the latch clicks into 
place.
3 
Do not use force.  If the bat-
tery-chamber cover does 
not close, check that the batteries are in the cor-
rect orientation and try again.
2  Using an AC Power Adapter
The camera can be powered by an optional AC 
power adapter and DC coupler (sold separately). 
 Choosing the Battery Type
 After replacing the batteries 
with batteries of a different type, 
select the battery type using 
the  T BATTERY TYPE  option 
in the setup menu ( P 107 )  to 
ensure that the battery level is 
displayed correctly and the camera does not turn off 
unexpectedly.5/5SET-UPBATTERY TYPELITHIUM
ALKALINE
NI-MH 
						

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 Inserting a Memory Card
The camera can store pictures on SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards (sold separately).
 ■ ■  Compatible Memory Cards  Compatible Memory Cards
FUJIFILM and SanDisk SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards have been approved for use in the cam-
era.  A complete list of approved memory cards is available at  http://www.fujifilm.com/products/digital_
cameras/index.html .  Operation is not guaranteed with other cards.  The camera can not be used with 
xD-Picture Cards  or MultiMediaCard (MMC) devices.
3 
Memory cards can be locked, making it impossible to format the card or to record or delete 
images. Before inserting a memory card, slide the write-protect switch to the unlocked posi-
tion.
Write-protect Write-protect 
switchswitch 
						

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Inserting a Memory Card
 1  Open the battery-chamber cover.
1 
Be sure the camera is off 
before opening the bat-
ter y-chamber cover.
 2  Insert the memory card.Holding the memory card in the orientation 
shown below, slide it in until it clicks into 
place at the back of the slot.
Click
Be sure card is in correct orienta-
tion; do not insert at an angle or 
use force.
   3  Close the battery-chamber cover.Close the battery-cham-
ber cover and slide it in 
until the latch clicks into 
place.
 Removing Memory Cards
After confirming that the camera 
is off, press the card in and then 
release it slowly.  The card can 
now be removed by hand.
3 
• The memory card may spring out if you remove 
your finger immediately after pushing the card in.
•  Memory cards may be warm to the touch after be- ing removed from the camera.  This is normal and 
does not indicate a malfunction.
 ■ ■  Inserting a Memory Card  Inserting a Memory Card 
						

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Inserting a Memory Card
3 
• Do not turn the camera off or remove the memory card while the memory card is being formatted or data are being recorded to or 
deleted from the card .  Failure to observe this precaution could damage the card.
• Format SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards before first use,  and be sure to reformat all memory cards after using 
them in a computer or other device.  For more information on formatting memory cards, see page 109.
•  Memory cards are small and can be swallowed; keep out of reach of children.  If a child swallows a memory card,  seek medical assistance immediately.
•  miniSD or microSD adapters that are larger or smaller than the standard dimensions of an SD/SDHC/SDXC card  may not eject normally; if the card does not eject, take the camera to an authorized service representative.  Do 
not forcibly remove the card.
•  Do not affix labels to memory cards.  Peeling labels can cause camera malfunction.
•  Movie recording may be interrupted with some types of SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card.  Use a  y card or 
better when shooting HD movies.
•  Formatting a memory card in the camera creates a folder in which pictures are stored.  Do not rename or delete  this folder or use a computer or other device to edit, delete, or rename image files.  Always use the camera to 
delete pictures from memory cards; before editing or renaming files, copy them to a computer and edit or re-
name the copies, not the originals. 
						

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 Turning the Camera On and Off
Shooting ModeShooting Mode
 Slide  the G switch in the direction shown 
below.  The lens will extend automatically.
Slide the  G switch to turn the camera off.
2  Switching to Playback Mode
Press the a button to start playback.  Press the shutter 
button halfway to return to shooting mode.
3 
•  Be sure that the lens cap is removed before turning 
the camera on.
• Forcibly preventing the lens from extending could  cause damage or product malfunction.
• Pictures can be affected by fingerprints and other  marks on the lens.  Keep the lens clean.
• The  G button does not completely disconnect 
the camera from its power supply.
Playback ModePlayback Mode
To turn the camera on and begin playback, press 
the  a button for about a second.
Press the a button again or slide the G 
switch to turn the camera off.
2  Switching to Shooting Mode
To exit to shooting mode, press the shutter button 
halfway.  Press the  a button to return to playback.
2  Auto Power Off
The camera will turn off automatically if no operations are performed for the length of time selected in the 
MM  AUTO POWER OFF menu (P 112).  To turn the camera on, use the G switch or press the  a button for 
about a second. 
						

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 Basic  Setup
A language-selection dialog is displayed the first time the camera is turned on.  Set up the camera as 
described below (for information on resetting the clock or changing languages, see page 105).
   1  Choose a language.
START MENU
SET NO
ENGLISH
PORTUGUÊS ESPAÑOL
FRANCAIS
DEUTSCH
1.1  Press the selector up or down to highlight a language.
 1.2  Press  MENU/OK .
 2  Set the date and time.
SET NO 
DATE / TIME NOT SET 
2015
2014
2012
2011
YY.  MM.  DD  1.   1  12 : 00 AM 2013
2.1  Press the selector left or right to highlight the year, month, day, 
hour, or minute and press up or down to change.  To change 
the order in which the year, month, and day are displayed, high-
light the date format and press the selector up or down.
2.2  Press  MENU/OK .  A battery type message will be displayed; if the 
type differs from the type inserted in the camera, use the setup 
menu 
T BATTERY TYPE  option (P 107) to specify the correct 
type.
 2  The Camera Clock
If the batteries are removed for an extended period, th e camera clock and battery type will be reset and the 
language-selection dialog will be displayed when the camera is turned on.  If the batteries are left in the camera 
for about 10 hours, the battery can be removed for about  24 hours without resetting the clock, language, or bat-
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Basic Photography and Playback
 Taking Pictures in M (Scene Recognition) Mode
This section describes how to take pictures in  M mode.
 1  Turn the camera on.
Slide the  G switch to turn the camera 
on.
 2 Select  M mode.
Rotate the mode dial to  M.
 M
In this mode, the camera au-
tomatically analyzes the com-
position and selects a scene 
according to shooting condi-
tions and the type of subject:
• b ( PORTRAIT ): Human portrait 
subject.
• 
c ( LANDSCAPE ): Man-made or natural landscape.
• d ( NIGHT ): Poorly-lit landscape.
• e ( MACRO ): Subject close to camera.
• f ( NIGHT PORTRAIT ): Poorly-lit portrait subject.
• g ( BACKLIT PORTRAIT ): Back-lit portrait subject.a (AUTO ) is selected if none of the above are detected.
Selected scene
Basic Photography and Playback