Fujifilm Camera Finepix S8400w Owners Manual

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Connections
Viewing Pictures on a Computer
The supplied software can be used to copy pictures to a computer, where they can be stored, viewed, 
organized, and printed.  Before proceeding, install the software as described below.  Do 
NOT connect the 
camera to the computer until installation is complete .
 Windows: Installing MyFinePix Studio Windows: Installing MyFinePix Studio
1  Confirm that the computer meets the following system requirements:
Windows 8/Windows 7 (SP 1)/Windows Vista (SP 2)Windows...

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Viewing Pictures on a Computer
2  Start the computer.  Log in to an account with administrator privileges before proceeding.
3  Exit any applications that may be running and insert the installer CD in a CD-ROM drive.
 Windows 8/Windows 7/Windows Vista
If an AutoPlay dialog is displayed, click  SETUP.
EXE .  A “User Account Control” dialog will then be 
displayed; click  Ye s (Windows 8/Windows 7) or 
Allow  (Windows Vista).
The installer will start automatically; click  In-
stall MyFinePix Studio and...

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Viewing Pictures on a Computer
Importing  pictures  or  movies  to  Mac Importing pictures or movies to Mac 
(Macintosh)(Macintosh)
Use a standard application in Mac OS such as Im-
age Capture to imp or t pic tures or m ov ies to Mac .
 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 
(P 11) .
1 
Windows users may require the Windows CD when 
starting the software for the first time.
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Loss of...

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Viewing Pictures on a Computer
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•  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 im-
ages.  Use a memory card reader to transfer pictures.
•  Make sure that the computer does not display a mes- sage stating that copying is in progress and that the 
indicator lamp is out before turning the camera off or 
disconnecting the USB cable (if the number of imag-
es copied is very large, the...

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Menus
 Using the Menus: Shooting Mode
Using the Shooting MenuUsing the Shooting Menu
1 Press MENU/OK  to display the shoot-
ing menu.
2 Press the selector up or down to  highlight the desired menu item.
3  Press the selector right to display op-tions for the highlighted item.
4 Press the selector up or down to highlight the desired option.
5 Press  MENU/OK  to select the high-
lighted option.
6 Press  DISP/BACK  to exit from the 
menu.
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Using the Menus: Shooting Mode
Shooting Menu OptionsShooting Menu Options
Menu itemMenu itemDescriptionDescriptionOptionsOptionsDefaultDefault
AA  SCENE POSITION SCENE POSITIONChoose a scene for SP  mode (P 27).C/D /K /M/N/O/H/P/Q/R/S/U/V/WK
AA Adv. MODE Adv. MODE Choose an advanced shooting mode ( P 22).
a/j /k /C /D /B /i a
 N N  ISO  ISO  Adjust ISO sensitivity. Choose higher values when the 
subject is poorly lit. AUTO (3200)
 / AUTO (1600)  / 
AUTO (800)  / AUTO (400)  / 
12800  / 6400  / 3200 /...

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Using the Menus: Shooting Mode
Menu itemMenu itemDescriptionDescriptionOptionsOptionsDefaultDefault
FF  AF MODE AF MODEChoose how the camera selects a focus area ( P 88).r/s/t/u/x r
FF MOVIE AF MODE MOVIE AF MODE This option controls how the camera selects the focus 
area for movies (
P 89). r
/uu
 W W MOVIE MODE  MOVIE MODE  Choose a frame size for movies ( P 68). i 
1920 × 1080 /
h  1280 × 720 /f /
k  640 × 480 /k  320 × 240 /
k  320 × 120 i 
1920 × 
1080
JJ  AE BKT EV STEPS  AE BKT EV STEPS...

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 N N ISO ISO
 Control the camera’s sensitivity to light.  Higher 
values can be used to reduce blur when light-
ing is poor; note, however, that mottling may 
appear in pictures taken at high sensitivities.  If 
AUTO , AUTO (800) , or AUTO (400)  is selected, 
the camera will adjust sensitivity automatically in 
response to shooting conditions.  The maximum 
values that will be selected by the camera at set-
tings of  AUTO (800)  and AUTO (400)  are 800 and 
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Menus
Using the Menus: Shooting Mode
 Size Versus Aspect Ratio
SizeSize
OptionOptionPrints at sizes up toPrints at sizes up to
O 34 × 25 cm  (13.5 × 10  in.)
P 24 × 18  cm  (9.5 × 7  in.)
Q 17 × 13 cm (7 × 5 in.)
Aspect ratioAspect ratio
4 : 3 : Pictures have the same proportions as the cam-
era display.
3 : 2: Pictures have the same proportions as a frame 
of 35 mm film.
16 : 9 : Suited for display on High Definition (HD) de-
vices.
1 : 1 : Pictures are square.
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 P P FINEPIX COLOR FINEPIX COLOR
Enhance contrast and color saturation or take pic-
tures in black and white.
OptionOptionDescriptionDescription
STANDARD Standard contrast and saturation.  
Recommended in most situations.
CHROME Vivid contrast and color.  Choose 
for vivid shots of flowers or en-
hanced greens and blues in land-
scapes.
B&W Take pictures in black and white.
Settings other than STANDARD  are shown by an 
icon in the display.
1 
•  FINEPIX COLOR is not...