Fujifilm Camera X100s Owners Manual
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107 Technical Notes Optional Accessories Attaching Adapter Rings Attaching Adapter Rings 1 Remove the front ring. RRIf you have trouble re-If you have trouble re- moving the front ring, moving the front ring, grip the entire ring and grip the entire ring and rotate it as shown.rotate it as shown. 2 Attach the adapter ring as shown, with the pro- jections facing out. Q Keep the front ring and lens cap in a safe place when not in use. Q Attach the adapter ring before attaching LH-X100 lens hood, PRF-49S protector fi lter, or third-party fi lters. Attaching Lens Hoods Attaching Lens Hoods Attach the adapter ring Attach the adapter ring before attaching the lens before attaching the lens hood.hood. RRAlign the indentations and Align the indentations and rotate as shown.rotate as shown. Attaching Protector Filters Attaching Protector Filters Attach the adapter ring be-Attach the adapter ring be- fore attaching the fi lter.fore attaching the fi lter.
108 Optional Accessories The WCL-X100 Wide Conversion Lens The WCL-X100 Wide Conversion Lens A Y WIDE CONVERSION LENS option has been added to the shooting menu for use with the op- tional WCL-X100 wide conversion lens. Select ON when using the WCL-X100. R A Y icon is displayed when ON is selected. P2000F5 . 6200 R Because the optical viewfi nd- er does not cover the full fi eld of view of the conversion lens, the bright frame is replaced by brackets showing approxi- mately 80% of the fi eld of view. For accurate framing, compose pictures using the electronic viewfi nder or LCD monitor. R The WCL-X100 may cast shadows in pictures taken with the built-in fl ash. Use an optional external fl ash approved for the X100. R Y WIDE CONVERSION LENS can be assigned to the Fn or RAW button. R Be sure to select OFF for Y WIDE CONVERSION LENS when the WCL-X100 is not in use. ■ Attaching the WCL-X100 1 Remove the front ring. R If you have trouble re- moving the front ring, grip the entire ring and rotate it as shown. 2 Attach the wide conver- sion lens. Q Keep the front ring and lens cap in a safe place when not in use. 2000 F5.6P200
109 Technical Notes Optional Accessories Connecting the Camera to Other Devices Connecting the Camera to Other Devices X100S ■■Computer RelatedComputer Related Computer † ■■PrintingPrinting Printer † PictBridge-compatible printer † * Available separately from FUJIFILM. † Available separately from third-party suppliers. USB cable (supplied) USB cable (supplied) SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card † HDTV † MIC-ST1 stereo microphone * ■■External MicrophonesExternal Microphones ■■Flash PhotographyFlash Photography EF-20 shoe mount fl ash *EF-42 shoe mount fl ash *EF-X20 shoe mount fl ash * ■■Remote Shutter ReleaseRemote Shutter Release Remote release † ■■Audio/VisualAudio/Visual HDMI cable †
110 Caring for the CameraCaring for the Camera To ensure continued enjoyment of the product, observe the following precautions. Storage and UseStorage and Use If the camera will not be used for an extended pe- riod, remove the battery and memory card. Do not store or use the camera in locations that are: • exposed to rain, steam, or smoke • very humid or extremely dusty • exposed to direct sunlight or very high temper-atures, such as in a closed vehicle on a sunny day • extremely cold • subject to strong vibration • exposed to strong magnetic fi elds, such as near a broadcasting antenna, power line, radar emit- ter, motor, transformer, or magnet • in contact with volatile chemicals such as pes- ticides • next to rubber or vinyl products ■ Water and Sand Exposure to water and sand can also damage the camera and its internal circuitry and mechanisms. When using the camera at the beach or seaside, avoid exposing the camera to water or sand. Do not place the camera on a wet surface. ■ Condensation Sudden increases in temperature, such as occur when entering a heated building on a cold day, can cause condensation inside the camera. If this occurs, turn the camera off and wait an hour be- fore turning it on again. If condensation forms on the memory card, remove the card and wait for the condensation to dissipate. TravelingTraveling Keep the camera in your carry-on baggage. Checked baggage may suff er violent shocks that could damage the camera.
111 Tro u b l e s ho o t i ng TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Problems and Solutions Problems and Solutions ■■Power and BatteryPower and Battery ProblemProblemSolutionSolution The camera does not The camera does not turn on.turn on. • • The battery is exhaustedThe battery is exhausted: Charge the battery (: Charge the battery (PP 11) or insert a fully-charged spare battery ( 11) or insert a fully-charged spare battery (PP 12). 12).• • The battery is inserted incorrectlyThe battery is inserted incorrectly: Reinsert in the correct orientation (: Reinsert in the correct orientation (PP 12). 12).• • The battery-chamber cover is not latchedThe battery-chamber cover is not latched: Latch the battery-chamber cover (: Latch the battery-chamber cover (PP 13). 13). The monitor does not The monitor does not turn on.turn on.The monitor may not turn on if the camera is turned off and then on again very quickly. Press the shutter button The monitor may not turn on if the camera is turned off and then on again very quickly. Press the shutter button halfway to activate the monitor.halfway to activate the monitor. The battery runs down The battery runs down quickly.quickly. • • The battery is coldThe battery is cold: Warm the battery by placing it in a pocket or other warm place and reinsert it in the camera : Warm the battery by placing it in a pocket or other warm place and reinsert it in the camera immediately before taking a picture.immediately before taking a picture.• • There is dirt on the battery terminalsThere is dirt on the battery terminals: Clean the terminals with a soft, dry cloth.: Clean the terminals with a soft, dry cloth.• • C is selected for focus modeC is selected for focus mode: Select a diff erent focus mode (: Select a diff erent focus mode (PP 46). 46).• • The battery has been charged many timesThe battery has been charged many times: The battery has reached the end of its charging life. Purchase a new : The battery has reached the end of its charging life. Purchase a new battery.battery. The camera turns off The camera turns off suddenly.suddenly.The battery is exhaustedThe battery is exhausted: Charge the battery (: Charge the battery (PP 11) or insert a fully-charged spare battery ( 11) or insert a fully-charged spare battery (PP 12). 12). Charging does not start.Charging does not start.Reinsert the battery in the correct orientation and make sure that the charger is plugged in (Reinsert the battery in the correct orientation and make sure that the charger is plugged in (PP 11). 11). Charging is slow.Charging is slow.Charge the battery at room temperature (Charge the battery at room temperature (PP iv). iv). The charging lamp blinks, The charging lamp blinks, but the battery does not but the battery does not charge.charge. • • There is dirt on the battery terminalsThere is dirt on the battery terminals: Clean the terminals with a soft, dry cloth.: Clean the terminals with a soft, dry cloth.• • The battery has been charged many timesThe battery has been charged many times: The battery has reached the end of its charging life. Purchase a new : The battery has reached the end of its charging life. Purchase a new battery. If the battery still fails to charge, contact your FUJIFILM dealer.battery. If the battery still fails to charge, contact your FUJIFILM dealer. ■■Menus and DisplaysMenus and Displays ProblemProblemSolutionSolution Display is not in English.Display is not in English.Select Select ENGLISHENGLISH for for LL aa ( (PP 88). 88).
112 Problems and Solutions ■■ShootingShooting ProblemProblemSolutionSolution No picture is taken when No picture is taken when the shutter button is the shutter button is pressed.pressed.• Memory is full : Insert a new memory card or delete pictures ( (PP 12, 28). 12, 28). • Memory is not formatted : Format the memory card or internal memory ( (PP 92). 92).• • There is dirt on the memory card contactsThere is dirt on the memory card contacts: Clean the contacts with a soft, dry cloth.: Clean the contacts with a soft, dry cloth.• • The memory card is damagedThe memory card is damaged: Insert a new memory card (: Insert a new memory card (PP 12). 12).• • The battery is exhaustedThe battery is exhausted: Charge the battery (: Charge the battery (PP 11) or insert a fully-charged spare battery ( 11) or insert a fully-charged spare battery (PP 12). 12).• • The camera has turned off automaticallyThe camera has turned off automatically: Turn the camera on (: Turn the camera on (PP 16). 16).• • The indicator lamp was orange when you attempted to record a panoramaThe indicator lamp was orange when you attempted to record a panorama: Wait until the indicator lamps turns off : Wait until the indicator lamps turns off ((PP 3). 3). Mottling (“noise”) appears Mottling (“noise”) appears in the monitor or in the monitor or electronic viewfi nder electronic viewfi nder when the shutter button is when the shutter button is pressed halfway.pressed halfway. Gain is increased to aid composition when the subject is poorly lit and aperture is stopped down, which may result Gain is increased to aid composition when the subject is poorly lit and aperture is stopped down, which may result in noticeable mottling when images are previewed in the displays. Images taken with the camera are unaff ected.in noticeable mottling when images are previewed in the displays. Images taken with the camera are unaff ected. The display goes dark after The display goes dark after shooting.shooting.The display may darken while the fl ash charges. Wait for the fl ash to charge.The display may darken while the fl ash charges. Wait for the fl ash to charge. The camera does not focus.The camera does not focus.• • The subject is close to the cameraThe subject is close to the camera: Select macro mode (: Select macro mode (PP 31). 31).• • The subject is far away from the cameraThe subject is far away from the camera: Cancel macro mode (: Cancel macro mode (PP 31). 31).• • The subject is not suited to autofocusThe subject is not suited to autofocus: Use focus lock (: Use focus lock (PP 49) or manual focus ( 49) or manual focus (PP 46). 46). The fl ash does not fi re.The fl ash does not fi re. • • The fl ash can not be used at current settingsThe fl ash can not be used at current settings: See the list of the settings that can be used with the fl ash (: See the list of the settings that can be used with the fl ash (PP 127). 127).• • The fl ash is off (The fl ash is off (PP)): Choose a diff erent fl ash mode (: Choose a diff erent fl ash mode (PP 29). 29).• • The battery is exhaustedThe battery is exhausted: Charge the battery (: Charge the battery (PP 11) or insert a fully-charged spare battery ( 11) or insert a fully-charged spare battery (PP 12). 12).• • The camera is in bracketing or continuous modeThe camera is in bracketing or continuous mode: Select single frame mode (: Select single frame mode (PP 56, 58). 56, 58).• • The camera is in silent modeThe camera is in silent mode: Turn silent mode off (: Turn silent mode off (PP 5). 5).
113 Tro u b l e s ho o t i ng Problems and Solutions ProblemProblemSolutionSolution Some fl ash modes are not Some fl ash modes are not available.available.The camera is in silent mode. Turn silent mode off (The camera is in silent mode. Turn silent mode off (PP 5). 5). The fl ash does not fully The fl ash does not fully light the subject.light the subject. • • The subject is not in range of the fl ashThe subject is not in range of the fl ash: Position the subject in range of the fl ash (: Position the subject in range of the fl ash (PP 121). 121).• • The fl ash window is obstructedThe fl ash window is obstructed: Hold the camera correctly (: Hold the camera correctly (PP 23). 23).• • Shutter speed is faster than Shutter speed is faster than 11//20002000 s s: Choose a slower shutter speed (: Choose a slower shutter speed (PP 30, 37, 39). 30, 37, 39). Pictures are blurred. Pictures are blurred. • • The lens is dirtyThe lens is dirty: Clean the lens (: Clean the lens (PP ix). ix).• • The lens is blockedThe lens is blocked: Keep objects away from the lens.: Keep objects away from the lens.• • s s is displayed during shooting and the focus frame is displayed in red is displayed during shooting and the focus frame is displayed in red: Check focus before shooting (: Check focus before shooting (PP 24). 24).• • k k is displayed during shooting is displayed during shooting: Use the fl ash or mount the camera on a tripod (: Use the fl ash or mount the camera on a tripod (PP 29). 29). Pictures are mottled.Pictures are mottled.• • Shutter speed is slow and the ambient temperature is highShutter speed is slow and the ambient temperature is high: This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction.: This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction.• • The camera has been used continuously at high temperatures or a temperature warning is displayedThe camera has been used continuously at high temperatures or a temperature warning is displayed: Turn the cam-: Turn the cam-era off and wait for it to cool down.era off and wait for it to cool down. ■■PlaybackPlayback ProblemProblemSolutionSolution Pictures are grainy.Pictures are grainy.The pictures were taken with a diff erent make or model of camera.The pictures were taken with a diff erent make or model of camera. Playback zoom is unavail-Playback zoom is unavail-able.able.The pictures were created using The pictures were created using OO RESIZERESIZE or with a diff erent make or model of camera. or with a diff erent make or model of camera. No sound in movie No sound in movie playback.playback. • • Playback volume is too lowPlayback volume is too low: Adjust playback volume (: Adjust playback volume (PP 86). 86).• • The microphone was obstructedThe microphone was obstructed: Hold the camera correctly during recording (: Hold the camera correctly during recording (PP 2, 32). 2, 32).• • The speaker is obstructedThe speaker is obstructed: Hold the camera correctly during playback (: Hold the camera correctly during playback (PP 2, 33). 2, 33).• • The camera is in silent modeThe camera is in silent mode: Turn silent mode off (: Turn silent mode off (PP 5). 5). Selected pictures are not Selected pictures are not deleted.deleted.Some of the pictures selected for deletion are protected. Remove protection using the device with which it was Some of the pictures selected for deletion are protected. Remove protection using the device with which it was originally applied (originally applied (PP 82). 82). File numbering is unex-File numbering is unex-pectedly reset.pectedly reset.The battery-chamber cover was opened while the camera was on. Turn the camera off before opening the bat-The battery-chamber cover was opened while the camera was on. Turn the camera off before opening the bat-tery-chamber cover (tery-chamber cover (PP 12, 16). 12, 16).
114 Problems and Solutions ■■Connections/MiscellaneousConnections/Miscellaneous ProblemProblemSolutionSolution No picture or sound.No picture or sound. • • The camera is not properly connectedThe camera is not properly connected: Connect the camera properly (: Connect the camera properly (PP 104). Note that once the camera is con-). Note that once the camera is con-nected, pictures will be displayed on the TV instead of in the camera monitor.nected, pictures will be displayed on the TV instead of in the camera monitor.• • Input on the television is set to “TV”Input on the television is set to “TV”: Set input to “HDMI”.: Set input to “HDMI”.• • The volume on the TV is too lowThe volume on the TV is too low: Use the controls on the television to adjust the volume.: Use the controls on the television to adjust the volume. The computer does not The computer does not recognize the camera.recognize the camera.Be sure the camera and computer are correctly connected (Be sure the camera and computer are correctly connected (PP 97).). Can not transfer RAW or Can not transfer RAW or JPEG fi les to computer.JPEG fi les to computer.Use the bundled software to transfer pictures (Use the bundled software to transfer pictures (PP 93).). Pictures can not be Pictures can not be printed.printed.• • The camera is not properly connectedThe camera is not properly connected: Connect the camera correctly (: Connect the camera correctly (PP 99).).• • The printer is off The printer is off : Turn the printer on.: Turn the printer on. Only one copy is printed/Only one copy is printed/the date is not printed.the date is not printed.The printer is not PictBridge compatible.The printer is not PictBridge compatible. The camera is unrespon-The camera is unrespon-sive.sive.• • Temporary camera malfunctionTemporary camera malfunction: Remove and reinsert the battery (: Remove and reinsert the battery (PP 12, 14). 12, 14).• • The battery is exhaustedThe battery is exhausted: Charge the battery (: Charge the battery (PP 11) or insert a fully-charged spare battery ( 11) or insert a fully-charged spare battery (PP 12). 12). The camera does not func-The camera does not func-tion as expected.tion as expected.Remove and reinsert the battery (Remove and reinsert the battery (PP 12, 14). If the problem persists, contact your FUJIFILM dealer. 12, 14). If the problem persists, contact your FUJIFILM dealer. No sound.No sound.Turn silent mode off (Turn silent mode off (PP 5). 5).
115 Tro u b l e s ho o t i ng Warning Messages and Displays Warning Messages and Displays The following warnings appear in the display. WarningWarningDescriptionDescription BB (red) (red)Low battery. Charge the battery (Low battery. Charge the battery (PP 11) or insert a fully-charged spare battery ( 11) or insert a fully-charged spare battery (PP 12). 12). AA (blinks red) (blinks red)Battery exhausted. Charge the battery (Battery exhausted. Charge the battery (PP 11) or insert a fully-charged spare battery ( 11) or insert a fully-charged spare battery (PP 12). 12). k kSlow shutter speed. Pictures may be blurred; use the fl ash or a tripod.Slow shutter speed. Pictures may be blurred; use the fl ash or a tripod. s s(displayed in red with (displayed in red with red focus frame)red focus frame) The camera can not focus. Try one of the following solutions:The camera can not focus. Try one of the following solutions:• • Use focus lock to focus on another subject at the same distance, then recompose the picture (Use focus lock to focus on another subject at the same distance, then recompose the picture (PP 49). 49).• • Use macro mode to focus when taking close-ups (Use macro mode to focus when taking close-ups (PP 31). 31). Aperture or shutter speed Aperture or shutter speed displayed in reddisplayed in redThe subject is too bright or too dark and the picture will be over- or under-exposed. Use the fl ash for additional The subject is too bright or too dark and the picture will be over- or under-exposed. Use the fl ash for additional lighting when taking photographs of poorly-lit subjects (lighting when taking photographs of poorly-lit subjects (PP 29). 29). FOCUS ERRORFOCUS ERROR Camera malfunction. Turn the camera off and then on again. If the message persists, contact a FUJIFILM dealer.Camera malfunction. Turn the camera off and then on again. If the message persists, contact a FUJIFILM dealer.TURN OFF THE CAMERA TURN OFF THE CAMERA AND TURN ON AGAINAND TURN ON AGAIN LENS CONTROL ERRORLENS CONTROL ERROR BUSYBUSYThe memory card is incorrectly formatted. Use the camera to format the card (The memory card is incorrectly formatted. Use the camera to format the card (PP 92). 92). CARD NOT INITIALIZEDCARD NOT INITIALIZED • • The memory card or internal memory is not formatted or the memory card has been formatted in a computer or other The memory card or internal memory is not formatted or the memory card has been formatted in a computer or other devicedevice: Format the memory card or internal memory using the : Format the memory card or internal memory using the KK FORMATFORMAT option in the camera setup menu option in the camera setup menu ((PP 92). 92).• • The memory card contacts require cleaningThe memory card contacts require cleaning: Clean the contacts with a soft, dry cloth. If the message is repeated, : Clean the contacts with a soft, dry cloth. If the message is repeated, format the card (format the card (PP 92). If the message persists, replace the card. 92). If the message persists, replace the card.• • Camera malfunctionCamera malfunction: Contact a FUJIFILM dealer.: Contact a FUJIFILM dealer. PROTECTED CARDPROTECTED CARDThe memory card is locked. Unlock the card (The memory card is locked. Unlock the card (PP 13). 13).
116 Warning Messages and Display WarningWarningDescriptionDescription CARD ERRORCARD ERROR • • The memory card is not formatted for use in the cameraThe memory card is not formatted for use in the camera: Format the card (: Format the card (PP 92). 92).• • The memory card contacts require cleaning or the memory card is damagedThe memory card contacts require cleaning or the memory card is damaged: Clean the contacts with a soft, dry : Clean the contacts with a soft, dry cloth. If the message is repeated, format the card (cloth. If the message is repeated, format the card (PP 92). If the message persists, replace the card. 92). If the message persists, replace the card.• • Incompatible memory cardIncompatible memory card: Use a compatible card (: Use a compatible card (PP 15). 15).• • Camera malfunctionCamera malfunction: Contact a FUJIFILM dealer.: Contact a FUJIFILM dealer. bb MEMORY FULL MEMORY FULL The memory card or internal memory is full and pictures can not be recorded or copied. Delete pictures (The memory card or internal memory is full and pictures can not be recorded or copied. Delete pictures (PP 28) or 28) or insert a memory card with more free space (insert a memory card with more free space (PP 12). 12).aa MEMORY FULL MEMORY FULL INTERNAL MEMORY IS FULLINTERNAL MEMORY IS FULLINSERT A NEW CARDINSERT A NEW CARD NO CARDNO CARDNo memory card inserted when No memory card inserted when EE COPYCOPY is selected. Insert a memory card. is selected. Insert a memory card. WRITE ERRORWRITE ERROR • • Memory card error or connection errorMemory card error or connection error: Reinsert the card or turn the camera off and then on again. If the message : Reinsert the card or turn the camera off and then on again. If the message persists, contact a FUJIFILM dealer.persists, contact a FUJIFILM dealer.• • Not enough memory remaining to record additional picturesNot enough memory remaining to record additional pictures: Delete pictures (: Delete pictures (PP 28) or insert a memory card with 28) or insert a memory card with more free space (more free space (PP 12). 12).• • The memory card or internal memory is not formattedThe memory card or internal memory is not formatted: Format the memory card or internal memory (: Format the memory card or internal memory (PP 92). 92). READ ERRORREAD ERROR • • The \b le is corrupt or was not created with the cameraThe \b le is corrupt or was not created with the camera: The fi le can not be viewed.: The fi le can not be viewed.• • The memory card contacts require cleaningThe memory card contacts require cleaning: Clean the contacts with a soft, dry cloth. If the message is repeated, : Clean the contacts with a soft, dry cloth. If the message is repeated, format the card (format the card (PP 92). If the message persists, replace the card. 92). If the message persists, replace the card.• • Camera malfunctionCamera malfunction: Contact a FUJIFILM dealer.: Contact a FUJIFILM dealer. FRAME NO. FULL FRAME NO. FULL The camera has run out of frame numbers (current frame number is 999-9999). Format the memory card and The camera has run out of frame numbers (current frame number is 999-9999). Format the memory card and select select RENEWRENEW for for BB FRAME NO.FRAME NO. Take a picture to reset frame numbering to 100-0001, then select Take a picture to reset frame numbering to 100-0001, then select CONTINU-CONTINU-OUSOUS for for BB FRAME NO.FRAME NO. ( (PP 89). 89). PRESS AND HOLD PRESS AND HOLD THE DISP BUTTON TO THE DISP BUTTON TO DEACTIVATE SILENT MODEDEACTIVATE SILENT MODE An attempt was made to choose a fl ash mode or adjust the volume with the camera in silent mode. Exit silent An attempt was made to choose a fl ash mode or adjust the volume with the camera in silent mode. Exit silent mode before choosing a fl ash mode or adjusting the volume (mode before choosing a fl ash mode or adjusting the volume (PP 5). 5).