Fujifilm Camera Finepix S8600 Owners Manual

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Before You Begin
Introduction
Symbols and ConventionsSymbols and Conventions
The following symbols are used in this manual:
  3 Caution: This information should be read before use to ensure correct operation.
  1 Note: Points to note when using the camera.
 2 Tip: Additional information that may be helpful when using the camera.
  P:  Other pages in this manual on which related information may be found.
Menus and other text in the camera monitor are shown in bold.  In the illustrations in this manual,...

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Parts of the CameraParts of the Camera
For more information, refer to the page listed to the right of each item.
 G Lens ......................................................... 16,  112
 H Flash ..................................................................35
 I Flash pop-up button..............................35
 J AF-assist illuminator ...............................33
Self-timer lamp ..........................................38  A Microphone...

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 R Indicator lamp ..................................18
 S Speaker .................................................55
 T t (movie recording) button .............53
 U Terminal cover .................. 56, 57, 66
 V Memory card slot ...........................10
 W HDMI Mini Connector ................ 56
 X USB connector (Mini-B type)
 ........................................................... 57,  66  K Selector button (see below) 
 L Monitor...

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Camera DisplaysCamera Displays
The following indicators may appear during shooting and playback.  The indicators displayed vary with 
camera settings.
■■ Shooting Shooting
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 M Focus frame .................................................32
 N Blur warning ........................... 35, 103, 107
 O Date and time ............................................. 13
 P Shutter speed and aperture...

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Introduction
The Mode DialThe Mode Dial
To select a shooting mode, align the mode icon with the mark 
next to the mode dial.
P,  S ,  M: Select for full control over cam-
era settings, including aperture (M) and/
or shutter speed (M and S) (P 27).
N (MOTION PANORAMA): Take a series of 
photographs and combine them to form 
a panorama (P 25).
SP1/SP2 (SCENE POSITION): Choose a scene 
suited to the subject or shooting con-
ditions and let the camera do the rest 
(P 24).
Adv. (ADVANCED):...

First Steps
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The Strap and Lens Cap
Attaching the StrapAttaching the Strap
Attach the strap to the two strap eyelets as shown 
below.
3 Caution
To avoid dropping the camera, be sure the strap is cor-
rectly secured.
The Lens CapThe Lens Cap
Attach the lens cap as shown.
To avoid losing the lens cap, pass the supplied 
string through the eyelet (
q) and secure the lens 
cap to the strap (
w).
First Steps
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First Steps
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Inserting the Batteries
The camera takes three AA alkaline, lithium, or rechargeable Ni-MH batteries.  A set of three alkaline 
batteries is supplied with the camera.  Insert the batteries in the camera as described below.
 1  Open the battery-chamber cover.
Slide the battery-
chamber latch in the 
direction shown and 
open the battery-
chamber cover.
1 Note
Be sure the camera is off before opening the bat-
ter y-chamber cover.
3 Cautions
•  Do not open the battery-chamber cover when 
the...

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Inserting the Batteries
 3  Close the battery-chamber cover.
Close the battery-cham-
ber cover and slide it in 
until the latch clicks into 
place.
3 Caution
Do not use force.  If the battery-chamber cover 
does not close, check that the batteries are in the 
correct orientation and try again.
2  Tip: Using an AC Power Adapter
The camera can be powered by an optional AC 
power adapter and DC coupler (sold separately). 
 Choosing the Battery Type
After replacing the batteries 
with batteries of a...

First Steps
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Inserting a Memory Card
The camera can store pictures on SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards (sold separately).
■■ Compatible Memory Cards  Compatible Memory Cards
FUJIFILM and SanDisk SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards have been approved for use in the camera.  
A complete list of approved memory cards is available at 
http://www.fujifilm.com/products/digital_cameras/index.html.  Operation is not guaranteed with other 
cards.  The camera can not be used with xD-Picture Cards or MultiMediaCard...

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Inserting a Memory Card
■■ Inserting a Memory Card  Inserting a Memory Card
 1  Open the battery-chamber cover.
1 Note
Be sure the camera 
is off before opening 
the battery-chamber 
cover.
 2  Insert the memory card.
Holding the memory card in the orientation 
shown below, slide it in until it clicks into 
place at the back of the slot.
Click
Be sure card is in correct orienta-
tion; do not insert at an angle or 
use force.
 3  Close the battery-chamber cover.
Close the battery-
chamber cover and...