Fujifilm Camera Finepix S8600 Owners Manual

							First Steps
11
Inserting a Memory Card
3 Cautions
• Do not turn the camera off or remove the memory card while the memory card is being formatted or data are being recorded to or 
deleted from the card.  Failure to observe this precaution could damage the card.
• Format SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards before first use, and be sure to reformat all memory cards after using 
them in a computer or other device.  For more information on formatting memory cards, see page 91.
•  Memory cards are small and can be swallowed; keep out of reach of children.  If a child swallows a memory card, 
seek medical assistance immediately.
•  miniSD or microSD adapters that are larger or smaller than the standard dimensions of an SD/SDHC/SDXC card 
may not eject normally; if the card does not eject, take the camera to an authorized service representative.  Do 
not forcibly remove the card.
•  Do not affix labels to memory cards.  Peeling labels can cause camera malfunction.
•  Movie recording may be interrupted with some types of SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card.  Use a G card or 
better when shooting HD movies.
•  Formatting a memory card in the camera creates a folder in which pictures are stored.  Do not rename or delete 
this folder or use a computer or other device to edit, delete, or rename image files.  Always use the camera to 
delete pictures from memory cards; before editing or renaming files, copy them to a computer and edit or re-
name the copies, not the originals.
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Turning the Camera On and Off
Shooting ModeShooting Mode
Press the G button to turn the camera on.  
The lens will extend automatically.
Press G again to turn the camera off.
2  Tip: Switching to Playback Mode
Press the a button to start playback.  Press the shutter 
button halfway to return to shooting mode.
3 Cautions
•  Be sure that the lens cap is removed before turning 
the camera on.
• Forcibly preventing the lens from extending could 
cause damage or product malfunction.
• Pictures can be affected by fingerprints and other 
marks on the lens.  Keep the lens clean.
• The G button does not completely disconnect 
the camera from its power supply.
Playback ModePlayback Mode
To turn the camera on and begin playback, press 
the a button for about a second.
Press the a button again or press the G 
button to turn the camera off .
2  Tip: Switching to Shooting Mode
To exit to shooting mode, press the shutter button 
halfway.  Press the a button to return to playback.
2  Tip: Auto Power Off
The camera will turn off automatically if no operations are performed for the length of time selected in the 
MM  AUTO POWER OFF menu (see page 93).
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							First Steps
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Basic Setup
A language-selection dialog is displayed the first time the camera is turned on.  Set up the camera as 
described below (for information on resetting the clock or changing languages, see page 88).
 1  Choose a language.
START MENU
SET NO
ENGLISH
PORTUGUÊSESPAÑOL FRANCAIS
DEUTSCH
1.1 Press the selector up or down to highlight a language.
1.2 Press MENU/OK.
 2  Set the date and time.
SET NO  DATE / TIME NOT SET 
2016
2015
2013
2012
YY.  MM.  DD  1.   1  12 : 00 AM 2014
2.1 Press the selector left or right to highlight the year, month, day, 
hour, or minute and press up or down to change.  To change 
the order in which the year, month, and day are displayed, high-
light the date format and press the selector up or down.
2.2 Press MENU/OK.  A battery type message will be displayed; if the 
type differs from the type inserted in the camera, use the setup 
menu 
T BATTERY TYPE option (P 89) to specify the correct 
type.
2  Tip: The Camera Clock
If the batteries are removed for an extended period, the camera clock and battery type will be reset and the lan-
guage-selection dialog will be displayed when the camera is turned on.  If the batteries are left in the camera for 
about 10 hours, the battery can be removed for about 24 hours without resetting the clock, language, or battery 
type.
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Basic Photography and Playback
Taking Pictures in M (Scene Recognition) Mode
This section describes how to take pictures in M mode.
 1  Turn the camera on.
Press the G button to turn the camera 
on.
 2 Select M mode.
Rotate the mode dial to M.
 M
In this mode, the camera au-
tomatically analyzes the com-
position and selects a scene 
according to shooting condi-
tions and the type of subject:
• b (PORTRAIT): Human portrait 
subject.
• 
c (LANDSCAPE): Man-made or natural landscape.
• d (NIGHT): Poorly-lit landscape.
• e (MACRO): Subject close to camera.
• f (NIGHT PORTRAIT): Poorly-lit portrait subject.
• g (BACKLIT PORTRAIT): Back-lit portrait subject.a (AUTO) is selected if none of the above are detected.
Selected scene
Basic Photography and Playback
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Basic Photography and Playback
Taking Pictures in M (Scene Recognition) Mode
 3  Check the battery level.
Check the battery level in the display.
qw
IndicatorIndicatorDescriptionDescription
NO ICONBatteries are partially discharged.
qB 
(red)Batteries are low.  Replace as soon 
as possible.
wA 
(blinks red)Batteries are exhausted. Turn cam-
era off and replace batteries.
1 Note
A battery warning may not be displayed before 
the camera turns off, particularly if batteries are 
reused after having once been exhausted.  Power 
consumption varies greatly from mode to mode; 
the low battery warning (B) may not be dis-
played or may be displayed only briefly before 
the camera turns off in some modes or when 
switching from shooting to playback mode.
 4  Frame the picture.
Use the zoom control to frame the picture in 
the display.
Select W to zoom out Select T to zoom in
Zoom indicator
2  Tip: Focus Lock
Use focus lock (P 32) to focus on subjects that are not 
in the focus frame.
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Taking Pictures in M (Scene Recognition) Mode
 Holding the Camera
Hold the camera steady with 
both hands and brace your 
elbows against your sides.  
Shaking or unsteady hands 
can blur your shots.
To prevent pictures that are 
out of focus or too dark (un-
derexposed), keep your fin-
gers and other objects away 
from the lens and flash.
 Shooting Information
To choose the shooting information and guides dis-
played, press the DISP/BACK button.
Indicators displayed/indicators hidden/best framing/
HD framing/histogram
To use best framing, position the main subject at the 
intersection of two lines or align one of the horizontal 
lines with the horizon.  When HD framing is used, 16:9 
aspect ratio guide lines are displayed to make it easy 
to frame HD shots.  Use focus lock (P 32) to focus on 
subjects that will not be in the center of the frame in 
the final photograph.
 Avoiding Blurred Pictures
If the subject is poorly lit, blurring caused by camera 
shake can be reduced using the L IS MODE option 
in the setup menu (P 89).  Note that blurring may 
still occur depending on the scene.
1 Note
Choose OFF to turn image stabilization off when us-
ing a tripod.
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Basic Photography and Playback
Taking Pictures in M (Scene Recognition) Mode
 5 Focus.
Press the shutter button halfway 
to focus.
1 Note
The lens may make a noise when the camera fo-
cuses; this is normal.  In 
M mode, the cam-
era continuously adjusts focus, increasing the 
drain on the batteries.
If the camera is able to focus, it will beep twice 
and the indicator lamp will glow green.
If the camera is unable to focus, the focus frame 
will turn red, s will be displayed, and the 
indicator lamp will blink green.  Change the 
composition or use focus lock (P 32).
 6 Shoot.
Smoothly press the shutter button 
the rest of the way down to take 
the picture.
2  Tip: The Shutter Button
The shutter button has two positions.  Pressing the 
shutter button halfway (
q) sets focus and exposure; 
to shoot, press the shutter button the rest of the way 
down (
w).
w
Press halfway
Press the rest of 
the way down
qDouble 
beep
Click
1 Note
If the subject is poorly lit, the AF-assist illuminator may 
light to assist focus (P 33).  For information on using 
the flash when lighting is poor, see page 35.
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Taking Pictures in M (Scene Recognition) Mode
 The Indicator Lamp
Indicator lamp
The indicator lamp shows camera status as follows:
Indicator lampIndicator lampCamera statusCamera status
Glows green Focus locked.
Blinks greenBlur, focus, or exposure warning.  Pic-
ture can be taken.
Blinks green 
and orangeRecording pictures.  Additional pic-
tures can be taken.
Glows 
orangeRecording pictures.  No additional pic-
tures can be taken at this time.
Blinks orangeFlash charging; flash will not fire when 
picture is taken.
Blinks redLens or memory error (memory card 
full or not formatted, format error, or 
other memory error).
2 Tip: Warnings
Detailed warnings appear in the display.  See pages 
107–110 for more information.
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Basic Photography and Playback
Viewing Pictures
Pictures can be viewed in the monitor.  When taking important photographs, take a test shot and 
check the results.
 1 Press the a button.
The most recent picture will be displayed in 
the monitor.
100-0001100-0001
 2  View additional pictures.
Press the selector right to view 
pictures in the order recorded, left 
to view pictures in reverse order.
Press the shutter button to exit to shooting 
mode.
 Deleting Pictures
To delete the picture currently displayed 
in the monitor, press the selector up (
b).  
The following dialog will be displayed.
• Select FRAME and press MENU/
OK.ERASE
BACKSET
SELECTED FRAMES
ALL FRAMESFRAME

MENU/OK.
YES CANCEL
ERASE  OK?
To exit without deleting the picture, press DISP/BACK.
2  Tip: The Playback Menu
Pictures can also be deleted from the playback menu 
(P 77).
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More on Photography
Shooting Mode
Choose a shooting mode according to the scene or type of subject.  To choose a shooting mode, rotate 
the mode dial to the desired setting (P 5).  The following modes are available:
MM SCENE RECOGNITION SCENE RECOGNITION
The camera automatically analyzes the composi-
tion and selects the appropriate scene mode ac-
cording to the subject and shooting conditions 
(P 14).
BB AUTO AUTO
Choose for crisp, clear snapshots.  This mode is 
recommended in most situations.
II CONTINUOUS SHOOTING CONTINUOUS SHOOTING
Capture motion in a series of pictures. Use the R 
CONTINUOUS option in the shooting menu to 
choose a continuous mode.
c Cautions
•  Focus and exposure are determined by the first frame 
in each series.  The flash turns off automatically; the 
previously-selected flash mode is restored when the 
shooting mode is changed.
•  Frame rate varies with shutter speed, shooting condi-
tions, and the number of pictures in each burst.
•  The number of pictures that can be taken in a single 
burst varies with the scene and camera settings.  The 
number of pictures that can be recorded depends on 
the memory available.
•  If the self-timer is used when L and N are selected, 
only one picture will be taken when the shutter but-
ton is pressed.
• At a setting of J, white lines may appear in bright 
areas of the image; these can be avoided by choosing 
K mode.
More on Photography
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