User manual FUJIFILM FINEPIX M710

[. . . ] 1 2 3 4 5 6 OWNER'S MANUAL This manual will show you how to use your FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA FinePix F710 correctly. Please follow the instructions carefully. Getting Ready Using the Camera Advanced Features Settings Software Installation Viewing Images BL00370-200 (1) Warning To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. EC Declaration of Conformity to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: -- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. -- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. [. . . ] When taking pictures in Macro mode, the camera focuses on the center of the LCD monitor. Care is required when taking pictures using the viewfinder as you cannot check the focus. After taking the picture, play it back to check the focus. For a high-contrast subject in the center of the LCD monitor Press the shutter button down halfway. The AF frame appears positioned on the high-contrast subject at or near the center of the image. When there is no high-contrast subject in the center of the LCD monitor If the camera has difficulty focusing on the subject in AF (MULTI) mode, set the focusing mode to AF(CENTER) and use AF/AE Lock (P. 26). 60 Continued 61 STILL PHOTOGRAPHY MENU STILL PHOTOGRAPHY MENU 2 0 AF (AREA) Displaying the menus (P. 57) 13 1 00 j BRACKETING Available Photography mode: Use this setting to photograph the same image with different exposure settings. Bracketing shoots 3 continuous frames, one of which is correctly exposed while the remaining two are underexposed and overexposed respectively by a set amount. h Bracketing settings (3) ±1/3 EV, ±2/3 EV, ±1 EV See P. 125 for more information on EVs. Before moving The camera changes the focusing position on the LCD monitor. Use this setting when composing the shot using a tripod and you require to change the focusing position. 2 Press "a", "b", "d" or "c" to move the " " (target point) to the focusing position. If After moving the underexposed or overexposed frame is outside the camera's control range, the shot is not taken with the specified setting increments. However, if there is insufficient space on the xD-Picture Card for 3 shots, no picture will be taken. 2 The AF frame appears in the location to which the target point was moved. To reposition the AF frame, repeat step 1. 1 20 2 0 Auto bracketing After setting the exposure for BRACKETING: 1 Hold down the "f" Continuous shooting button. 2 Turn the Command dial to select "j " BRACKETING. Regardless of the AF frame location, the exposure is always set using the area in the center of the LCD monitor. To expose the shot for your main subject, use AE lock. 3 Advanced Features 1 0 2 0 Near Far MF (Manual Focus) 1 Hold down the "C-AF" button. Moves the focus closer. G SHARPNESS Available Photography mode: Use this setting to soften or emphasize outlines or to adjust the image quality. Best for shots of subjects such as buildings or text where sharp images are desirable. Best for shots of subjects such as people, where a softer image is desirable. Provides edge sharpness that is ideal for ordinary shots. Mastering Manual Focusing Use a tripod to prevent the image from becoming unfocused when the camera moves. One-touch AF Function 1 0 2 0 Bebeep Use this function to focus the shot quickly. 2 Press the shutter button down halfway to focus the shot using Autofocus. z FLASH BRIGHTNESS ADJUSTMENT Available Photography mode: Use this setting to change just the amount of light emitted by the flash to suit the photography conditions or to achieve a desired effect. h Compensation range: ±2 levels ­0. 6 EV to +0. 6 EV in approx. 0. 3 EV increments (total: 5 levels selectable) See P. 125 for information on EVs. 62 ! Depending on the type of subject and the shooting distance, brightness adjustment may have no effect. The image may appear dark when the shutter speed is set to speeds higher than 1/1000 sec. 63 PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS PLAYBACK INFORMATION Use this function to check the photography information. Hold down the "D" button to check the information. PLAYBACK MENU o ERASING SINGLE / ALL FRAMES 1 Set the Power switch to "w". [. . . ] Because xD-Picture Cards are small, they can be swallowed by children. If a child swallows an xD-Picture Card, seek medical attention or call emergency number. CAUTION Do not use this camera in locations affected by oil fumes, steam, humidity or dust. Do not leave this camera in places subject to extremely high temperatures. Do not leave the camera in locations such as a sealed vehicle or in direct sunlight. [. . . ]