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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 8/Windows 7 (SP 1)/Windows Vista (SP 2) 1 1Windows XP (SP 3)Windows XP (SP 3) 1 1
    CPUCPU3 GHz Pentium 4 or better 
    (2.4 GHz Core 2 Duo or better) 22 GHz Pentium 4 or better 
    (2.4 GHz Core 2 Duo or better) 2
    RAMRAM 1 GB or more 512 MB or more
    (1 GB or more) 2
    Free disk spaceFree disk space 2 GB or more
    GPUGPUSupports DirectX 9 or later 
    (recommended ) Supports DirectX 7 or later 
    ( required; performance not guaranteed with other GPUs )
    VideoVideo1,024 × 768 pixels or more with 24-bit color or better
    OtherOther•  Built-in USB port recommended.  Operation is not guaranteed with other USB ports.
    •  Internet connection (broadband recommended) required to install .NET Framework (if necessary), to use 
    auto update feature, and when performing such tasks as sharing pictures on-line or via e-mail.
    •  Installation of .Net Framework 3.5 SP1 requir ed to use upload picture feature and MapViewer.
    1  Other versions of Windows are not supported.  Only pre-installed operating systems are supported; operation is not  guaranteed on home-built computers or computers that have been upgraded from earlier versions of Windows.
    2  Recommended when displaying HD movies. 
    						
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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 follow the on-
    screen instructions to install MyFinePix Studio.
     If the Installer Does Not Start Automatically  (Windows 7/Windows Vista/Windows XP)
    If the installer does not start automatically, se-
    lect  Computer  or My Computer  from the Start 
    menu, then double-click the  FINEPIX CD icon to 
    open the FINEPIX CD window and double-click 
    setup  or SETUP.EXE .
     If the Installer Does Not Start Automatically 
    (Windows 8)
    1 Select  Desktop  on the Start screen.
    2 Select  File Explorer  on the taskbar.
    3 Select  Computer  in the navigation pane.
    4 
    Double-click the drive icon inserting the  FINEPIX 
    CD and follow the on-screen instructions to in-
    stall.
    4  If prompted to install Windows Media Player or  DirectX, follow the on-screen instructions to 
    complete installation.
    5 Remove the installer CD from the CD-ROM drive when installation is complete.  Store 
    the installer CD in a dry location out of direct 
    sunlight in case you need to re-install the soft-
    ware.  The version number is printed at the top 
    of the CD label for reference when updating 
    the software or contacting customer support.
    Installation is now complete.  Proceed to “Con-
    necting the Camera” on page 79. 
    						
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    Connections
    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.
    3 
    Loss of power during transfer could result in loss of 
    data or damage to the memory card.  Charge the 
    battery before connecting the camera.
    2  Turn the camera off and connect the supplied 
    USB cable as shown, making sure the connec-
    tors are fully inserted.  Connect the camera di-
    rectly 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.  After starting MyFinePix 
    Studio, follow the on-screen instructions to 
    copy pictures to the computer.  To exit without 
    copying pictures, click  Cancel.
    For more information on using the supplied soft-
    ware, start the application and select the appro-
    priate option from the  Help menu. 
    						
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    Viewing Pictures on a Computer
    3 
    •  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 indicator lamp may remain 
    lit after the message has cleared from the computer 
    display).  Failure to observe this precaution could re-
    sult in loss of data or damage to the memory card.
    •  Disconnect the camera before inserting or removing  memory cards.
    •   I n  s o m e  c a s e s ,  i t  m a y  n o t  b e  p o s s i b l e  t o  a c c e s s  p i c t u r e s   saved to a network server using the supplied software 
    in the same way as on a standalone computer.
    • The user bears all applicable fees charged by the  phone company or Internet service provider when 
    using services that require an Internet connection. Disconnecting the Camera
    After confirming that the indicator lamp is out, follow 
    the on-screen instructions to turn the camera off and 
    disconnect the USB cable.
     Uninstalling the Supplied Software
    Only uninstall the supplied software when it is no 
    longer required or before beginning reinstallation.  
    After quitting the software and disconnecting the 
    camera, 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 confirmation dialogs may be displayed; read 
    the contents carefully before clicking  OK. 
    						
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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.
    Menus 
    						
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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 / 1600  / 
    800  / 400  / 200 / 100 AUTO (1600)
    OO  IMAGE SIZE IMAGE SIZE
    Choose image size and aspect ratio ( P 84). O
    4:3/O 3:2/O 16:9/O 1:1/
    P 4:3/P 16:9/
    Q 4:3/Q 16:9 O
    4:3
    TT  IMAGE QUALITY IMAGE QUALITY
    Choose image quality ( P 85). FINE
    /NORMAL NORMAL
    PP  FINEPIX COLOR FINEPIX COLOR Shoot pictures in standard or saturated color or in black-
    and white (
    P 86). c
    /a /bc
    DD  WHITE BALANCE WHITE BALANCE
    Adjust color for different light sources ( P 86). AUTO
    /h/i/j/k/l/m/nAUTO
     Z Z INSTANT ZOOM INSTANT ZOOM In instant zoom, the area surrounding the frame is visible 
    in the display. Use to frame erratically moving subjects 
    such as children, pets, and athletes at sporting events.
    OFF
    /1 /2 /3 /4 OFF
     b b FACE DETECTION FACE DETECTION Choose whether the camera automatically detects and 
    sets focus and exposure for human portrait subjects 
    (
    P  35). ON
     / OFF OFF
    CC  PHOTOMETRY PHOTOMETRY
    Choose how the camera meters exposure ( P 87).o/p/q o 
    						
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    Menus
    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 Choose the size of the bracketing increment when O is 
    selected in continuous shooting mode ( P 89). ±1/3 
    EV  / ±2/3 EV  / ±1  EV ±1/3 EV
     I I  FLASH FLASH
    Adjust flash brightness ( P 89). –2/3 EV – +2/3 EV 
    in steps of 1/3 EV 0
     K K  CUSTOM SET CUSTOM SET
    Save settings for P, S , A , and M modes ( P 34). —
    — 
    						
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    Using the Menus: Shooting Mode
     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 
    400 respectively.  Settings other than  AUTO are 
    shown by an icon in the display.
    1 
    Sensitivity is not reset when the camera is turned off or 
    another shooting mode is selected.
     O O IMAGE SIZE IMAGE SIZE
    Choose the size and aspect ratio at which still pic-
    tures are recorded.  Large pictures can be printed 
    at large sizes with no drop in quality; small pic-
    tures require less memory, allowing more pictures 
    to be recorded.
    The number of pictures that can be taken at the 
    selected setting is shown in the display ( P 13 0 ). 
    						
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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.
    1 
    Image size is not reset when the camera is turned off or 
    another shooting mode is selected.
     T T IMAGE QUALITY IMAGE QUALITY
    Choose how much image files are compressed.  
    Select  FINE (low compression) for higher image 
    quality,  NORMAL  (high compression) to increase 
    the number of pictures that can be stored. 
    						
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    Using the Menus: Shooting Mode
     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 reset when the camera is 
    turned off or another shooting mode is selected.
    • The effects of  CHROME vary from scene to scene 
    and may be difficult to discern with some sub-
    jects.  Depending on the subject, the effects of 
    CHROME  may not be visible in the display.
     D D WHITE BALANCE WHITE BALANCE
    For natural colors, choose a setting that matches 
    the light source.
    OptionOptionDescriptionDescription
    AUTO White balance adjusted automatically.
    h Measure a value for white balance.
    i For subjects in direct sunlight.
    j For subjects in the shade. 
    k Use under “daylight” fluorescent lights.
    l Use under “warm white” fluorescent lights.
    m Use under “cool white” fluorescent lights.
    n Use under incandescent lighting.
    If 
    AUTO  does not produce the desired results (for 
    example, when taking close-ups), select h and 
    measure a value for white balance or choose the 
    option that matches the light source.
    1 
    •  At settings other than  h, auto white balance is used 
    with the flash.  Lower the flash ( P 40) to take pictures 
    at other settings.
    •  Results vary with shooting conditions.  Play pictures  back after shooting to check colors in the monitor. 
    						
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