Fujifilm Camera Finepix S8400w Owners Manual
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77 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.
78 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.
79 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.
80 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.
81 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
82 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
83 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). — —
84 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 ).
85 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.
86 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.