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    Basic Photography and Playback
    Viewing Pictures
     Multi-Frame Playback Multi-Frame  Playback
    To view multiple images, rotate the sub-comand dial left when a picture is displayed full frame. Use the 
    sub-command dial to choose the number of images displayed.
    Rotate the sub-command 
    dial left to view more 
    images.
    100-0001100-0001
    Rotate the sub-command 
    dial right to view fewer 
    images.
    Use the selector to highlight images and press MENU/OK to view the highlighted image full frame.  In 
    the nine- and hundred-frame displays, press the selector up or down to view more pictures. 
    						
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      Deleting PicturesDeleting Pictures
    To delete individual pictures, multiple selected pictures, or all pictures, 
    press the selector up (b), and choose from the options below.  Note that 
    deleted pictures can not be recovered.   Copy important pictures to a com-
    puter or other storage device before proceeding.
    BACKSET
    ERASE
    ALL FRAMES
    SELECTED FRAMES FRAME
    OptionOptionDescriptionDescription
    FRAMEFRAME
    Press the selector left or right to scroll through pictures and press MENU/OK to delete the current picture (a 
    confi rmation dialog is not displayed).
    SELECTED FRAMESSELECTED FRAMESHighlight pictures and press MENU/OK to select or deselect (pictures in photobooks or print orders are shown 
    by 
    S).  When the operation is complete, press  DISP/BACK to display a confi rmation dialog, then highlight OK 
    and press MENU/OK to delete the selected pictures.
    ALL FRAMESALL FRAMES A confi rmation dialog will be displayed; highlight OK and press MENU/OK to delete all unprotected pictures.  
    Pressing 
    DISP/BACK cancels deletion; note that any pictures deleted before the button was pressed can not 
    be recovered.
     
    R Protected pictures can not be deleted.  Remove protection from any pictures you wish to delete ( P 78).
     
    R Pictures can also be deleted by  A ERASE from playback menu.
     
    R If a message appears stating that the selected images are part of a DPOF print order, press MENU/OK to delete 
    the pictures. 
    						
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    Basic Photography and Playback
      Using the FlashUsing the Flash
    Use the built-in fl ash for additional lighting when shooting at night or indoors under low light\
    .
     1 Press the N button to raise the fl ash.
     
    Q The fl  ash may contact accessories mounted on the hot shoe.  If necessary, 
    remove accessories before raising the fl ash.
     2 Select  p FLASH MODE in the shooting menu.  The options shown below will 
    be displayed; press the selector up or down to highlight an option and press 
    MENU/OK to select.
    ModeModeDescriptionDescription
    AUTOAUTO  (AUTO FLASH)(AUTO FLASH)//KK  (RED EYE REDUCTION)(RED EYE REDUCTION) * *The fl ash fi res when required.  Recommended in most situations.
    NN  (FORCED FLASH)(FORCED FLASH)//LL  (FORCED FLASH)(FORCED FLASH) * *The fl ash fi res whenever a picture is taken.  Use for backlit subjects or for natu-
    ral coloration when shooting in bright light.
    OO  (SLOW SYNCHRO)(SLOW SYNCHRO)//MM  (RED EYE & SLOW)(RED EYE & SLOW) * *Capture both the main subject and the background under low light (note that 
    brightly lit scenes may be overexposed).
    ll  (2ND CURTAIN SYNC.)(2ND CURTAIN SYNC.)//dd  (2ND CURTAIN SYNC.)(2ND CURTAIN SYNC.) * *The fl ash fi res immediately before the shutter closes.
    DD (COMMANDER) (COMMANDER) The built-in fl ash can be used to control optional remote fl ash units.
    5
    PSHOOTING MENU
    OFF
    AUTO
    OFF
    ±0OFF±0
    OFFFLASH MODE
    O
    AUTO
    FORCED FLASH
    SLOW SYNCHRO
    2ND CURTAIN SYNC.
    COMMANDER
    * When Intelligent Face Detection is active ( P 74)  and ON is selected for B  RED EYE 
    REMOVAL in the setup menu (P 79), red-eye removal is available in  K, L,  M, and d.
      Red-eye removal minimizes “ red-eye” caused when light from the fl ash is refl ected from 
    the subject’s retinas as shown in the illustration at right. 
    						
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    Using the Flash
     
    Q Depending on the distance to the subject, some lenses may cast shadows in photos taken with the fl ash.
     
    R Lower the fl ash where fl ash photography is prohibited or to capture natural lighting under dim light.  We also 
    recommend that you lower the fl ash when the camera is off  .
     
    R If p is displayed when the shutter button is pressed halfway, the fl ash will fi re when the photo is taken.
     
    R Except in commander mode, the fl ash may fi re several times with each shot.  Do not move the camera until 
    shooting is complete.
        Flash Sync Speed  Flash Sync Speed
    The fl ash will synchronize with the shutter at shutter speeds of 1
    /\b80 s or slower.
        Optional Flash Units  Optional Flash Units
    The camera can also be used with optional FUJIFILM shoe-mounted fl ash units.  Do not use third-party fl ash 
    units that apply over 300 V to the camera hot shoe. 
    						
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    Basic Photography and Playback
      Macro Mode (Close-ups)Macro Mode (Close-ups)
    To focus at short distances, press the selector left (F).  To exit macro mode, select 
    OFF.
     
    R The distances at which the camera will focus in macro mode vary with the lens.  See the 
    lens manual for details.OFF
    P 
    						
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    Basic Movie Recording and PlaybackBasic Movie Recording and Playback
      Recording High-Defi  nition (HD) MoviesRecording High-Defi  nition (HD) Movies
    The camera can be used to record short high-defi nition movies.  During recording, y and the time re-
    maining will be displayed in the LCD monitor and sound will be recorded via the built-in microphone 
    (be careful not to cover the microphone during recording).
     1 Press  t to start recording.
    Time remaining
    12m34s12m34s
     2 To end recording, press the t button again. 
    Recording ends automatically when the mov-
    ie reaches maximum length or memory is full.
     
    R Zoom can be adjusted while recording is in prog-
    ress.
     
    R The movie size can be selected using the  W MOVIE 
    SET-UP > MOVIE MODE option (P 75).
     
    R Use the W  MOVIE SET-UP > FOCUS MODE option 
    to choose how the camera focuses during movie 
    recording.
     
    R The color and brightness of the image may vary 
    from those displayed before recording begins.
     
    R The indicator lamp lights while movies are being 
    recorded.  
    Q  The microphone may pick up lens noise and other 
    sounds made by the camera during recording.
     
    Q Vertical or horizontal streaks may appear in movies 
    containing very bright subjects.  This is normal and 
    does not indicate a malfunction.
        Depth of Field  Depth of Field
    Manual aperture adjustment is available in shooting 
    modes  A and M; adjust aperture before recording 
    begins. Choose low f-numbers to soften background 
    details. The eff  ect can be heightened by increasing 
    the distance between your subject and the back-
    ground. 
    						
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    Basic Movie Recording and Playback
     Viewing Movies Viewing  Movies
    During playback, movies are displayed as shown at right.  The following operations 
    can be performed while a movie is displayed:
    OperationOperationDescriptionDescription
    Start/pause playbackStart/pause playbackPress the selector down
     to start playback.  Press again to pause.  While playback is 
    paused, you can press the selector left or right to rewind or advance one frame 
    at a time.
    End playbackEnd playback Press the selector up to end playback.
    Adjust speedAdjust speed Press the selector left or right  to adjust playback speed during playback.
    Adjust volumeAdjust volumePress MENU/OK to pause playback and display volume controls.  Press the selec-
    tor up or down to adjust the volume; press 
    MENU/OK again to resume playback.  
    Volume can also be adjusted using b  SOUND SET-UP > PLAYBACK VOLUME  
    option in the playback menu (
    P 84). Movie icon
    100-0006100-0006
    PLAY
    Progress is shown in the display during playback.
     
    Q  Do not cover the speaker during playback.
     
    Q Sound is not played back in silent mode.
    Progress bar
    PAUSE
    STOP
    15s
        Playback Speed Playback Speed
    Press the selector left or right  to adjust playback speed during playback.  Speed is shown by the 
    number of arrows (M or N).Arrow
    PAUSE
    STOP
    15s 
    						
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     The Q (Quick Menu) Button The Q (Quick Menu) Button
    Press Q for quick access to the following items.  For more information on the options available, see the 
    pages listed below.
    DYNAMIC RANGE
    SET
    3:2F
    400
    AA  SHOOTING MODE ................................... 33BF FOCUS MODE .......................................... 74CN ISO ........................................................... 47DU DYNAMIC RANGE ................................... 71Eh NOISE REDUCTION ................................. 72FO IMAGE SIZE ............................................. 70GT IMAGE QUALITY ..................................... 71HP FILM SIMULATION ................................. 61
    Ir  HIGHLIGHT TONE ................................... 71Js SHADOW TONE ....................................... 72Kf COLOR  ..................................................... 71Lq SHARPNESS ............................................ 71MB SELF-TIMER ............................................ 57NL IS MODE .................................................. 73Op FLASH MODE .......................................... 27PJ LCD BRIGHTNESS ................................... 84
     1 Press  Q to display the quick menu during shooting.
     2 Use the selector to highlight items and rotate the main/sub-com-
    mand dial to change.
     3 Press  Q to exit when settings are complete. 
    						
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    More on Photography and PlaybackMore on Photography and PlaybackMore on Photography and Playback
     Shooting Mode Shooting  Mode
    Choose a shooting mode according to the scene or type of subject. 
    To choose a shooting mode, rotate the mode dial to the desired set-
    ting. The following modes are available:
    S (ADVANCED SR AUTO) : The camera automati-
    cally optimizes settings to the scene (P 34).
    B (AUTO) : A simple “point-and-shoot” mode 
    recommended for fi rst-time users of digital 
    cameras (P 34).
    SP  SCENE POSITION/N/M/h: Choose a scene suited to the subject or 
    shooting conditions and let the camera do the rest (P 38).
    S,  A,  M: Select for full control over camera settings, including aperture 
    (M and A) and/or shutter speed (M and S) (P 41, 42, 43).P: Aperture and shutter speed can be adjust-
    ed using program shift (P 40).
    C  (CUSTOM): Recall stored settings for modes  P, 
    S, A, and M (P 44).
    Adv.  (ADVANCED): Sophisticated techniques 
    made easy (P 35). 
    						
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    Shooting Mode
     S S ADVANCED SR AUTO ADVANCED SR AUTO
    When the mode dial is rotated to S, 
    the camera automatically optimizes 
    settings to suit the scene.
    The scene is shown by an icon 
    in the display.
    a  AUTO
    c  LANDSCAPE
    d  NIGHT
    h  NIGHT (TRIPOD) 
    e MACRO  u BEACH 
    v  SUNSET  w SNOW 
    x  SKY y GREENERY
    z  SKY & GREENERY d PORTRAIT
    g  BACKLIT PORTRAIT c MOVING OBJECT
    a  PORTRAIT&MOTION b BACKLIT PORTRAIT&MOTION
     
    Q The mode selected may vary with shooting condi-
    tions.  If the mode and subject do not match, select 
    B mode or choose SP ( P 38) and select a scene 
    manually.
     B B AUTO AUTO
    Choose for crisp, clear snapshots.  This 
    mode is recommended in most situa-
    tions.
      SS ADVANCED SR AUTO Versus  ADVANCED SR AUTO Versus BB AUTO AUTO
    In these modes, the camera adjusts shutter speed 
    and other exposure settings automatically; in  S 
    mode, the camera also automatically optimizes set-
    tings to suite the scene. Note that in S mode, the 
    camera focuses continuously, increasing the drain on 
    the battery, and that the sound of the camera focus-
    ing may be audible. Choose B mode for quieter fo-
    cusing or to reduce the drain on the battery. 
    						
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