Fujifilm Camera Finepix F900exr Owners Manual

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Viewing Pictures on a Computer
 4 Remove the installer CD from the CD-ROM drive.  Note that you may be unable to remove the CD if Safari is running; if necessary, quit Safari before 
removing the CD.  Store the installer CD in a dry location out of direct sun-
light in case you need to re-install the software.
Installation is now complete.  Proceed to “Connecting the Camera” ( P 78).
Importing Pictures or Movies to Mac (Macintosh)Importing Pictures or Movies to Mac (Macintosh)
Use a standard application in Mac OS such as Image Capture to import pic-
tures or movies to Mac. 
						

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Viewing Pictures on a Computer
 Connecting the Camera Connecting the Camera
 1 If the pictures you wish to copy are stored on a memory card, insert the card into the camera.
 
R Windows users may require the Windows CD when starting the software for 
the fi rst time.
 
Q Loss of power during transfer could result in loss of data or damage to internal 
memory or the memory card.  Charge the battery before connecting the camera.
 2 Turn the camera off   and connect the supplied USB cable as shown, mak-
ing sure the connectors are fully inserted.  Connect the camera directly to 
the computer; do not use a USB hub or keyboard.
 3 Press the  a button for about a second to turn the camera on and follow 
the on-screen instructions to copy pictures to the computer.  To exit with-
out copying pictures, click  Cancel. 
						

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Viewing Pictures on a Computer
For more information on using the supplied software, start the application 
and select the appropriate option from the Help menu.
 
Q If a memory card containing a large number of images is inserted, there may be a 
delay before the software starts and you may be unable to import or save images.  
Use a memory card reader to transfer pictures.
 
Q Make sure that the computer does not display a message stating that copying is in 
progress and that the indicator lamp is out before turning the camera off   or discon-
necting the USB cable (if the number of images copied is very large, the indicator 
lamp may remain lit after the message has cleared from the computer display).  
Failure to observe this precaution could result in loss of data or damage to internal 
memory or the memory card.
 
Q Disconnect the camera before inserting or removing memory cards.
 
Q In some cases, it may not be possible to access pictures saved to a network server 
using the supplied software in the same way as on a standalone computer.
 
Q The user bears all applicable fees charged by the phone company or Internet ser-
vice provider when using services that require an Internet connection. 
						

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Viewing Pictures on a Computer
  Disconnecting the Camera  Disconnecting the Camera
After confi rming that the indicator lamp is out, turn the camera off   and disconnect 
the USB cable.
  Uninstalling the Supplied Software  Uninstalling the Supplied Software
Only uninstall the supplied software when it is no longer required or before begin-
ning reinstallation.  After quitting the software and disconnecting the camera, drag 
“RAW FILE CONVERTER EX powered by SILKYPIX” from “Applications” into the Trash 
and select Empty Trash in the  Finder menu (Macintosh), or open the control panel 
and use “Programs and Features” ( Windows 8/Windows 7/Windows Vista) or “Add or 
Remove Programs” ( Windows XP) to uninstall MyFinePix Studio.  Under Windows, 
one or more confi rmation dialogs may be displayed; read the contents carefully be-
fore clicking OK. 
						

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 Menus Menus
Using the Menus: Shooting ModeUsing the Menus: Shooting Mode
Using the Shooting MenuUsing the Shooting Menu
 1  Display the shooting menu.1.1 Press  MENU/OK during shooting to display the 
shooting menu.
1.2 Press the selector left to highlight the current tab.
1.3 Press the selector up or down to highlight the tab  containing the desired option.Ta bP
EXIT
SHOOTING MENU
1.4 Press the selector right to place the cursor in the menu.
 2 Adjust settings.Highlight items and press the selector right to view options, then high-
light an option and press MENU/OK. Press DISP/BACK to exit when settings 
are complete. 
						

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Using the Menus: Shooting Mode
Shooting Menu OptionsShooting Menu Options
AA  EE MODE MODE((default: default: RR))
Choose an option for E mode (P 24).
 A A Adv. MODE Adv. MODE((default: default: ADVANCED FILTER)ADVANCED FILTER)
Choose an advanced shooting mode (P 26).
 A A SCENE POSITION SCENE POSITION((default: default: hh))
Choose a scene for SP mode (P 32).
 N N ISO ISO((default: default: AUTO)AUTO)
Control the camera’s sensitivity to light.  Higher values can reduce blur; note, however, that mot-
tling may appear in pictures taken at high sensitivities.
100100ISOISO1280012800
BrightBrightSceneSceneDarkDarkLess noticeableLess noticeableNoise (mottling)Noise (mottling)More noticeableMore noticeable
OptionOptionDescriptionDescription
AUTOAUTOSensitivity is adjusted automatically in response to shooting conditions.
AUTO (3200) / AUTO (1600) / AUTO (3200) / AUTO (1600) / AUTO (800) / AUTO (400)AUTO (800) / AUTO (400) As above, except that sensitivity will not be raised above the value in 
parentheses.
12800 / 6400 / 3200 / 1600 / 12800 / 6400 / 3200 / 1600 / 800 / 400 / 200 / 100800 / 400 / 200 / 100
Sensitivity is set to the specifi ed value, which is shown in the display. 
						

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Using the Menus: Shooting Mode
 O O IMAGE SIZE IMAGE SIZE((default: default: OO  4:3)4:3)
Choose the image size and aspect ratio at which pictures are record-
ed.  Large pictures can be printed at large sizes with no drop in quality, 
while small pictures require less memory, allowing more pictures to be 
recorded.
OO  4 : 34 : 3
Size Aspect ratio
  Size Versus Aspect Ratio  Size Versus Aspect Ratio
SizeSize
OptionOptionPrints at sizes up toPrints at sizes up to
OO 34 × 25 cm  (13.5 × 10 in.)
PP24 × 18 cm  (9.5 × 7 in.)
QQ17 × 13 cm  (7 × 5 in.)
Aspect ratioAspect ratio
4 : 3: Pictures have the same 
proportions as the camera 
display. 3 : 2: Pictures have the same 
proportions as a frame of 
35 mm  fi  lm.16 : 9: Suited for display on 
High Defi nition (HD) devices.
33
44
22
33
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1616 
						

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Using the Menus: Shooting Mode
 T T IMAGE QUALITY IMAGE QUALITY((default: default: FINE)FINE)
Choose a fi le format and compression ratio.  Select  FINE or NORMAL to record JPEG images, 
RAW  to record RAW images, or FINE+RAW or NORMAL+RAW to record both JPEG and RAW 
images.   FINE and FINE+RAW use lower JPEG compression ratios for higher-quality JPEG im-
ages, while NORMAL and NORMAL+RAW use higher JPEG compression ratios to increase the 
number of images that can be stored.
 
R To convert RAW fi les for display on a computer, use the supplied RAW File Converter software.
 
Q Crop, resize, and red-eye removal options are not available with RAW images during playback, 
while the maximum available zoom ratio is restricted.
 U U DYNAMIC RANGE DYNAMIC RANGE((default: default: AUTO)AUTO)
Control contrast.  Higher values are recommended for scenes that include both sunlight and 
deep shade or for increased contrast with such subjects as sunlight on water, brightly-lit autumn 
leaves, portraits taken against a blue sky, and white objects or people wearing white; note, how-
ever, that mottling may appear in pictures taken at higher values.  If  AUTO is selected, the cam-
era will automatically select values between 100% and 400% in response to shooting conditions.
OptionOptionDescriptionDescription
AUTOAUTO
VV 100% 100% Increase contrast when shooting indoors or under overcast skies.
WW 200% 200%
XX 400% 400%
YY 800% 800%
Reduce loss of detail in highlights and shadows when photographing high-
contrast scenes.
ZZ 1600% 1600%
 
R Z  1600% and Y  800% are available only when D-RANGE PRIORITY is selected in 
E mode and an option other than  d Velvia/VIVID or e ASTIA/SOFT is selected for 
P FILM SIMULATION. 
						

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Using the Menus: Shooting Mode
 P P FILM SIMULATION FILM SIMULATION((default: default: cc))
Simulate the eff ects of diff erent types of fi lm, including sepia and black-and-white.
OptionOptionDescriptionDescription
cc  PROVIA/  PROVIA/STANDARDSTANDARD Standard color reproduction. Suited to a wide range of subjects, from por-
traits to landscapes.
dd    Velvia/VIVIDVelvia/VIVIDA high-contrast palette of saturated colors, suited to nature photographs.
ee  ASTIA/SOFT  ASTIA/SOFT
A soft-toned palette of less saturated colors.
bb  B&W  B&WTake pictures in black and white.
ff  SEPIA  SEPIATake pictures in sepia. 
						

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Using the Menus: Shooting Mode
 D D WHITE BALANCE WHITE BALANCE((default: default: AUTO)AUTO)
If  AUTO  does not produce natural colors (for example, when taking close-ups), select h and 
measure a value for white balance or choose the option that matches the light source.
OptionOptionDescriptionDescription
AUTOAUTO White balance adjusted automatically.
hhMeasure a value for white balance.
iiFor subjects in direct sunlight.
jj For subjects in the shade.
kkUse under “daylight” fl uorescent lights.
llUse under “warm white” fl uorescent lights.
mm Use under “cool white” fl uorescent lights.
nn Use under incandescent lighting.
gg For underwater photography
  hh: Custom White Balance: Custom White Balance
Choose  h to adjust white balance for unusual lighting conditions.  White balance measure-
ment options will be displayed; frame a white object so that it fi lls the display and press the 
shutter button all the way down to measure white balance.
•  If “COMPLETED!” is displayed, press MENU/OK to set white balance to the measured value.
•  If “UNDER” is displayed, raise exposure compensation (P 37) and try again.
•  If “OVER” is displayed, lower exposure compensation and try again.
 
R For greater precision, adjust P FILM SIMULATION,  N ISO, and U DYNAMIC RANGE 
before measuring white balance.
 
R At settings other than 
h, auto white balance is used with the fl ash.
 
R Results vary with shooting conditions.  Play pictures back after shooting to check colors in 
the display.