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3.2
Getting Ready

Basic Photography
Advanced Features
Photography
Advanced Features
Playback
Settings

Software Installation

This manual will show you how to use your FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA
FinePix 3800 correctly. Please follow the instructions carefully.

Camera Connection

Using FinePixViewer

BL00199-200 (1)

Warning
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to
the presence of uninsulated “dangerous
voltage” within the product’s enclosure
that may be of sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock to
persons.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The graphical symbols are located on the bottom
of the case.

This symbol is intended to alert the user
to the presence of important operating
and maintenance (servicing) instructions
in the literature accompanying the
appliance.

For customers in the U.S.A.
FCC Statement
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: ( 1 ) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.

CAUTION
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to
try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:
— Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
— Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
— Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.

— Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void the user’s authority to operate
the equipment.
Notes on the Grant:
To comply with Part 15 of the FCC rules, this
product must be used with a Fujifilm-specified
ferrite-core USB cable and DC supply cord.

For customers in Canada
CAUTION
This Class B digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES- 003.

Please read the Safety Notes (➡P.131)
and make sure you understand them
before using the camera.

Contents
Warning ........................................................................ 2
Preface ......................................................................... 6
Camera Features and Accessories .............................. 7
Nomenclature ............................................................... 8

1 Getting Ready
PREFACE ....................................................................... 11
Attach the lens cap, strap and adapter ring ................ 11
Attaching the Lens Cap .............................................. 12
LOADING THE BATTERY AND xD-Picture Card ........... 14
SWITCHING ON AND OFF ............................................. 17
SETTING THE DATE AND TIME .................................... 18
Changing the date and time ........................................ 20
SELECTING THE LANGUAGE ....................................... 21

2 Basic Photography

TAKING PICTURES (AUTO MODE) ............................... 22
■ Indicator Lamp Display ........................................... 27
Number of available frames ........................................ 28
USING AF/AE LOCK ....................................................... 29
FRAMING GUIDELINE FUNCTION ................................ 31
DIGITAL ZOOM ............................................................... 32
z FLASH ........................................................................ 33
cAuto Flash Mode .................................................... 34
nRed-Eye Reduction ................................................ 34
z Forced Flash ...........................................................35
vSlow Synchro ......................................................... 35

? Red-Eye Reduction + Slow Synchro ...................... 35
Suppressed Flash ....................................................... 36
e MACRO (CLOSE-UP) PHOTOGRAPHY .................... 37
w PLAYBACK
VIEWING YOUR IMAGES (PLAYBACK) ................... 38
Fast Forwarding Images ........................................ 38
MULTI-FRAME PLAYBACK ....................................... 39
PLAYBACK ZOOM ..................................................... 40
ERASING SINGLE FRAME ........................................ 41

3 Advanced Features Photography
ADVANCED FEATURES PHOTOGRAPHY ................... 43
■ Photography Mode Specifications .......................... 43
q STILL IMAGE

R/W MANUAL ..................................................... 44
E SCENE POSITION ................................................ 45
q MOVIE

T MOVIE (VIDEO) .................................................... 47
PHOTOGRAPHY MENU OPERATION ........................... 50
PHOTOGRAPHY MENU
y SETTING QUALITY MODE (NUMBER OF
RECORDED PIXELS FOR IMAGES) ................... 51

= SELF-TIMER PHOTOGRAPHY ............................ 53
d EV (EXPOSURE COMPENSATION) .................... 55
a WHITE BALANCE (SELECTING THE LIGHT SOURCE) ... 56
x FLASH (FLASH BRIGHTNESS ADJUSTMENT) ... 57
K SHARPNESS ........................................................ 57
N APERTURE-PRIORITY AUTO ............................. 58

4 Advanced Features Playback
PLAYING BACK MOVIES (VIDEO) ................................ 59
w PLAYBACK MENU
p ERASING SINGLE • ALL FRAMES/FORMAT ....... 61
k PROTECTING IMAGES FRAME/ALL ................... 65
i HOW TO SPECIFY PRINT OPTIONS (DPOF) ......... 69
i DPOF SET FRAME ............................................... 70
r RECORDING VOICE MEMOS .............................. 74
PLAYING BACK VOICE MEMOS ............................... 77

5 Settings
g LCD BRIGHTNESS/VOLUME .................................... 79
g USING SET– UP ......................................................... 80
■ List of settings ......................................................... 81
■ SET– UP Menu Options (Date/time setting, etc.) ......... 81
SET–UP
POWER SAVE ............................................................ 82

6 Software Installation
6.1 The Software Components ........................................ 83
6.2 Installation on a Windows PC .................................... 84
6.2.1 Load the CD-ROM into your PC ....................... 84
6.2.2 From FinePixViewer installation to restart ........ 85
6.3 Installation on a Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2 ........................... 89
6.3.1 Check the system software settings ................. 89
6.3.2 From FinePixViewer installation to restart ........ 89
6.4 Installation on a Mac OS X ........................................ 92
6.4.1 From FinePixViewer installation to restart ........ 92

7 Camera Connection
7.1 Using the optional AC Power adapter ....................... 95
7.2 Use at DSC mode ..................................................... 96
7.3 Use at PC-CAM mode ............................................... 99
7.4 Disconnecting the Camera ...................................... 102

8 Using FinePixViewer
8.1 Saving Images on Your Computer .......................... 104
8.2 Making a FinePix CD Album ................................... 105
8.3 Using the FinePix Internet Service .......................... 106
8.4 User Registration ..................................................... 106
8.5 Mastering FinePixViewer ......................................... 110
8.6 Uninstalling the Software ......................................... 111
System Expansion Options ...................................... 113
Accessories Guide ................................................... 114
Notes on Using Your Camera Correctly .................. 116
Notes on the Power Supply ..................................... 117
Applicable Batteries ............................................ 117
Notes on the Batteries ......................................... 117
Notes on Using the AC Power Adapter ............... 119
Notes on the xD-Picture Card .................................. 120
Warning Displays ..................................................... 122
Troubleshooting ....................................................... 125
Specifications ........................................................... 128
Explanation of Terms ............................................... 130
Safety Notes ............................................................ 131
EC Declaration of Conformity .................................. 134

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3
4
5
6
7
8
5

Preface
■ Test Shots Prior to Photography

■ Notes on Electrical Interference

For particularly important photographs (such as weddings and
overseas trips), always take a test photograph and view the
image to make sure that the camera is functioning normally.
h Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd. cannot accept liability for any
incidental losses (such as the costs of photography or the
loss of income from photography) incurred as a result of
faults with this product.

If the camera is to be used in hospitals or aircrafts, please
note that this camera may cause interference to other
equipment in the hospital or aircraft. For details, please
check with the applicable regulations.

■ Notes on Copyright
Images recorded using your digital camera system cannot be
used in ways that infringe copyright laws without the consent
of the owner, unless intended only for personal use. Note that
some restrictions apply to the photographing of stage
performances, entertainments and exhibits, even when
intended purely for personal use. Users are also asked to note
that the transfer of memory cards containing images or data
protected under copyright laws is only permissible within the
restrictions imposed by those copyright laws.

■ Liquid Crystal

Camera Features and Accessories

If the LCD monitor or viewfinder (EVF) is damaged, take
particular care with the liquid crystal in the monitor or
viewfinder. If any of the following situations arise, take the
urgent action indicated.
h If liquid crystal comes in contact with your skin
Wipe the area with a cloth and then wash thoroughly with
running water and soap.
h If liquid crystal gets into your eye
Flush the affected eye with clean water for at least
15 minutes and then seek medical assistance.
h If liquid crystal is swallowed
Flush your mouth thoroughly with water. Drink large quantities
of water and induce vomiting. Then seek medical assistance.

■ Handling Your Digital Camera
This camera contains precision electronic components. To
ensure that images are recorded correctly, do not subject the
camera to impact or shock while an image is being recorded.

■ Trademark Information
h IBM PC/AT is a registered trademark of International
Business Machines Corp. of the U.S.
h iMac and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple
Computer, Inc.
h QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks used
under license. The QuickTime logo is registered in the
U.S. and other countries.
h Adobe Acrobat ® Reader™ is a trademark of Adobe Systems
Incorporated of the U.S.
h Microsoft, Windows, the Windows logo and DirectX are
either trademarks, or registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
Windows is an abbreviated term referring to the Microsoft
Windows Operating System.
✽ The “Designed for Microsoft Windows XP” logo refers to
the camera and the driver only.
h xD-Picture Card and other company or product names are
trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective
companies.

■ Exif Print (Exif ver. 2.2)
Exif Print Format is a newly revised digital camera file format that
contains a variety of shooting information for optimal printing.

Features
h Superb image quality provided by the high-resolution
Fujinon 6× zoom lens and 3.2 million effective pixels
h Maximum number of recorded pixels: 2048 × 1536
pixels (3.15 million pixels)
h Compact and lightweight body
h Wide range of photography applications (includes Macro
function)
h Intelligent Auto White Balance and AE functions built-in
h Built-in automatic flash with precise wide-range flash
control
h 3.2× digital zoom photography (5× for movie shooting)
and up to 12.8× zoom playback functions
h Manual and Scene Position modes that provide an
expanded range of photography options
h 1.8 inches 62,000 pixels amorphous silicon TFT LCD
monitor and 0.33 inches electronic viewfinder (EVF)
h Voice Caption function records up to 30 seconds of
sound.
h Movie shooting function (320 × 240/160 × 120 pixels
with sound)
h Easy high-speed image file transfer via the USB
connection (using the Interface Set provided with sound)
h Accepts tele and wide conversion lenses. (Flash cannot
be used when a conversion lens is mounted.)
h Conforms to the new standard for digital camera file
system ✽
✽ Design rule for Camera File system

Accessories
h LR6 AA-size alkaline batteries (4)

h 16MB, xD-Picture Card (1)
Supplied with: Anti-static case (1)

h Adapter Ring (1)

h Lens Cap (1)

h Strap (1)

h Interface Set (1)
• CD-ROM: Software for FinePix SX (1)
• Special USB cable with Noise Suppression core (1)

h Owner’s Manual (this manual) (1)

Nomenclature

✽ Refer to the pages in parentheses for information on using the camera features.

Power switch

Mode dial

Photography mode (P.22)
Playback mode (P.38)
Power-OFF (P.17)

Manual (P.44)
Scene Position (P.45)
AUTO (P.22)
MOVIE(Video) (P.47)

d(
Viewfinder (EVF) (P.23)

Microphone

Shutter button

OPEN (Flash pop-up)
button

Self-timer lamp

Strap mount
Flash (P.33)
Flash control
sensor

Slot cover

EVF / LCD
(monitor selector)
button (P.23)
Indicator lamp (P.27)

Tele zoom)button

Flash)button (P.33)

Wide zoom)button
Strap mount
MENU / OK button
BACK button

LCD monitor (P.23)

xD-Picture Card slot

DISP button (P.31,39)

Digital (USB) socket

Lens

Macro)button (P.37)

(P.96, 99)

Speaker

DC IN 5V(Power input)
socket (P.95)

Tripod mount

Battery cover (P.15)

1 Getting Ready

Nomenclature (Sample display)
Example of Screen Text Display: Still photography mode
Macro
Photography mode

Attach the lens cap, strap and adapter ring
Self -Timer
EV(Exposure compensation)
Number of remaining shots

Flash
６０
３Ｍ・Ｆ

White balance

！ＡＦ

Zoom bar

PREFACE

2
1

Quality mode(Number of recorded
pixels for images)
Battery low warning
AF warning
Camera shake warning

Pull the lens cap cord through the strap mount.

AF frame

Example of Screen Text Display: Playback mode

Playback mode

１２３−９９９９

Protection
DPOF
Playback frame number
Battery low warning

Voice captioning

Attach the strap to the strap mounts on the
camera. Once you have attached both ends of
the strap, check carefully to ensure that the
strap is firmly secured.

１／ １／２００２

Date

! Attach the lens cap cord to avoid losing the lens cap.
●

! Failure to attach the strap correctly can result in the
●
camera being dropped.

PREFACE
Attaching the Lens Cap

Screw the adapter ring in the direction of the
arrow to mount it on the camera.

To prevent the lens cap from appearing in the
shot when you take pictures, attach the lens cap
to the strap.

Mounting the adapter ring on the camera
protects the lens and allows you to attach the
optional conversion lens. The adapter ring
should be mounted on the camera at all times to
protect the lens.

◆ Conversion Lens Guide ◆
Wide Conversion Lens WL-FX9
Changes the focal length by a factor of 0.79×
(wide-angle: equivalent to 30 mm) without altering
the F-stop value of the lens.
h Wide conversion lens specifications
Magnification
: 0.79×
Lens configuration : 3 lenses in 3 groups
Shooting range
: Approx. 10 cm to infinity
Dimensions
: 32 mm (1.26 in.) × 70 mm
(2.76 in.) dia.
Mass (Weight)
: Approx. 185 g (6.5 oz.)
Accessories
: Adapter Ring AR-FX9 (see
below for specifications),
Lens caps (front and rear),
Lens pouch

! The
●

enclosed adapter ring (for FinePix 4800/
6900/S602) cannot be used.
! Only use the wide conversion lens at the wide●
angle zoom setting.
! The flash cannot be used when the wide
●
conversion lens is mounted.

Teleconversion Lens TL-FX9
Changes the focal length by a factor of 1.5x
(telephoto: equivalent to 340 mm) without altering
the F-stop value of the lens.
h Teleconversion lens specifications
Magnification
: 1.5×
Lens configuration : 3 lenses in 3 groups
Shooting range
: Approx. 2.4 m to infinity
Dimensions
: 55 mm (2.17 in.) × 65 mm
(2.56 in.) dia.
Mass (Weight)
: Approx. 100 g (3.5 oz.)
Accessories
: Adapter Ring AR-FX9 (see
below for specifications),
Lens caps (front and rear),
Lens pouch

! Only use the tele conversion lens at the telephoto
●
zoom setting.

! The flash cannot be
●

used when the
teleconversion lens
is mounted.
Conversion
lens

Fit and remove the lens cap by squeezing the
left and right sides of the cap.

! Commercially available filters can be mounted on the lens when the adapter ring is attached, but no more than
●
one filter should be mounted at a time.

LOADING THE BATTERY AND xD-Picture Card
Compatible batteries
Use four AA-size alkaline batteries or four AAsize nickel-metal hydride (Ni-MH) batteries.

xD-Picture Card (sold separately)
DPC-16 (16MB)
DPC-64 (64MB)

DPC-32 (32MB)
DPC-128 (128MB)

1
0

2
0

3
0

◆ Notes on Handling Batteries ◆

h It is recommended that you use same brand of
alkaline batteries as those supplied with the camera.
h Never use a battery when the Outer casing
outer casing is split or peeling as
this could result in a short-circuit
and cause major problems due
to battery fluid leakage or
overheating.
h Do not use different types of batteries or old and new
batteries together.
h You cannot use lithium, manganese or nickelcadmium (Ni-Cd) batteries.
h The operating lives of alkaline batteries vary between
brands and the life of batteries you purchase may be
shorter than the alkaline batteries provided with the
camera. Note also that due to the nature of alkaline
batteries, the time for which they can be used is
shorter in cold locations (at temperatures of +10°C
(+50°F) or below). Consequently, Ni-MH batteries are
recommended.
h Soiling (fingerprints, etc) on the terminals of batteries
can greatly reduce the time for which the batteries
provide power.
h You will need the optional charger (➡P.114) to recharge
Ni-MH batteries.
h See P.117, 118 for notes on using batteries.

Front

Back

! Operation of this camera is only guaranteed when it
●

is used with FUJIFILM xD-Picture Card.
xD-Picture Cards are small, they can be
accidentally swallowed by small children. Be sure to
store xD-Picture Cards out of the reach of small
children. If a child accidentally swallows an xDPicture Card, seek medical advice immediately.
! See P.120-121 for more information on xD-Picture
●
Card.

! Because
●

1Slide the battery cover out and lift it open.
2Insert the batteries correctly as indicated by
the polarity icons.
3Close the battery cover.

◆ Replacing the batteries ◆
Check that the Power switch is set to “OFF”, open
the battery cover and remove the batteries.

! Do not apply excessive force to the battery cover.
●
Do not open the battery cover while the camera
is still switched on as this could corrupt the
image files on the xD-Picture Card or damage
the xD-Picture Card itself.

! Take care not to drop the batteries when you open
●
or close the battery cover.

SWITCHING ON AND OFF

LOADING THE BATTERY AND xD-Picture Card

3
0

1
0

ＤＡＴＥ／ＴＩＭＥ
ＮＯＴ ＳＥＴ

ＯＫ ＳＥＴ
ＢＡＣＫ ＮＯ

2
0
1Open the slot cover.
2Firmly push the xD-Picture Card fully into the
xD-Picture Card slot.
3Close the slot cover.

! If you open the battery cover while the camera is still
●

switched on, the camera is automatically switched
off to protect the xD-Picture Card.
! The xD-Picture Card will not slide fully into the slot if
●
it is inserted facing the wrong way. Be careful not to
apply excessive force to the xD-Picture Card.
! When storing the xD-Picture Card, always use the
●
special anti-static case provided.

◆ Replacing the xD-Picture Card ◆
When you push the xD-Picture
Card into the slot and then
slowly remove your finger, the
lock is released and the xDPicture Card is pushed out.
You can then pull the xDPicture Card the rest of the
way out.

! Take care not to remove your finger too quickly
●

after the lock is released, as the card may spring
completely out of the slot.

Turn the Power switch to turn the camera on
and off.
q : Photography mode
w : Playback mode
OFF: Power-OFF
When you switch the camera on, the indicator
lamp lights (green).

When you first switch the camera on, the date is
cleared. Press the “MENU/OK” button to set the
date and time.

! To
●

set the date and time later, press the “BACK”
button.
! If you do not set the date and time, this confirmation
●
message will appear each time you switch the
camera on.

SETTING THE DATE AND TIME
3

ＤＡＴＥ／ＴＩＭＥ

ＹＹＹＹ．ＭＭ．ＤＤ

ＭＭ／ＤＤ／ＹＹＹＹ

２００２ ０１ ０１

０６／１９／２００２

１２：００

ＯＫ

1
0

ＡＭ

ＢＡＣＫ

ＯＫ

2
0

ＡＭ

ＢＡＣＫ

ＤＡＴＥ／ＴＩＭＥ
ＹＹＹＹ．ＭＭ．ＤＤ

８ ５９

ＯＫ

ＡＭ

ＢＡＣＫ

８ ５９

ＯＫ

ＡＭ

ＢＡＣＫ

Press “a” or “b” to switch between “YYYY.MM.
DD” (year.month.day) and “MM/DD/YYYY”
(month/day/year).

２００２ ０６ １９
８ ５９

1 Use “d” and “c” to select Year, Month, Day,
Hour or Minute.
2 Press “a” or “b” to set the number.

! If
●
18

you hold down “a” or “b”, the numbers change
continuously.
! When the time displayed passes “12:00”, the AM/PM
●
setting automatically switches.

ＯＫ

ＡＭ

ＢＡＣＫ

Press “d” when “YEAR” is selected, or press
“c” when “MIN” is selected and select the date
format.

Once you have set the date and time, press the
“MENU/OK” button. Pressing the “MENU/OK”
button switches the camera to Photography or
Playback mode.

! To set the time more precisely, press the “MENU/OK”
●

button when the time on your reference clock reaches
zero seconds.
! If at least 2 hours have passed since the AC power
●
adapter was connected or the batteries inserted and the
date and time set, then those settings will be maintained
for roughly 6 hours even when the camera has no power
supply (when the AC power adapter is disconnected and
the batteries are removed).

SELECTING THE LANGUAGE

SETTING THE DATE AND TIME
◆ Checking the remaining batteries charge ◆

Changing the date and time

Switch the camera on and check that no battery
level warning (Z or X) is displayed on the
LCD monitor. If no icon is displayed, there is
ample charge left in the batteries.
i X Lit red:
Batteries charge low. Replace or recharge the
batteries as they will run out shortly.
i C Blinking red:
The batteries are exhausted. The display will
shortly go blank and the camera will stop
working. Replace or recharge the batteries.

ＳＥＴ−ＵＰ
ＰＯＳＴＶＩＥＷ
ＰＯＷＥＲ ＳＡＶＥ
ＵＳＢ ＭＯＤＥ
ＤＡＴＥ／ＴＩＭＥ

ＯＫ

10
0
3

ＯＮ
ＯＦＦ
ＤＳＣ
ＳＥＴ

ＢＡＣＫ

20
0
4

1 Press the “MENU/OK” button.
2 Use “d” or “c” to select “ g OPTION” and
then use “a” or “b” to select “SET–UP”.
3 Press the “MENU/OK” button.
4 Select “DATE/TIME” and press “c”.
See P.18 for information on setting the date and
time.

ＯＰＴＩＯＮ

ＳＥＴ−ＵＰ
ＬＯＷ
ＳＯＵＮＤ
ＬＯＷ
ＬＡＮＧＵＡＧＥ ＥＮＧＬＩＳＨ
ＲＥＳＥＴ ＡＬＬ ＯＫ

ＳＥＴ−ＵＰ
ＬＣＤ ＢＲＩＧＨＴＮＥＳＳ

ＯＫ

10
0
3

2
0

ＢＡＣＫ

10
0
2

3
0

! Do
●

not reuse batteries that have no remaining
charge (C blinking red) as this can result in faults
such as the camera switching off without retracting
the lens.
! The above estimates are for the Still image modes.
●
In Playback mode, the transition from “X” to “C”
may take less time.

◆ Power Save Function ◆

If the camera is not used for 2 minutes, this
function automatically switches it off.
When this function is enabled, the screen
switches off to conserve battery power if the
camera is not used in any way for 30 seconds
(See P.82 for details). To switch the camera
back on, turn the Power switch to “OFF” briefly
and then back to “q”.

1Press the “MENU/OK” button.
2Press “d” or “c” to select “gOPTION” and
then press “a” or “b” to select “SET–UP”.
3Press the “MENU/OK” button.

1Press “a” or “b” to select “LANGUAGE”.
2Press “d” or “c” to select “ENGLISH”.
3Press the “MENU/OK” button.

2 Basic
Photography

TAKING PICTURES (AUTO MODE)

You’ve read the chapter on getting ready and
the camera is now set up and ready to take
pictures.
The Basic Photography section explains the
three basic steps of “taking pictures”, “viewing
pictures” and “erasing pictures”. Master the
basic steps by actually trying them out on the
camera as you go.
Click

➀
●

➁
●

2
➀

Set the Power switch to “q” ➁ and set the
Mode dial to “R”.
● Effective Photography Range
Approx. 80 cm (2.6 ft.) to infinity

Press the “z OPEN” button to make the flash
pop up.

! If
●
! If the subject is closer than approximately 80 cm (2.6
●
ft.), set the camera to Macro mode (➡P.37).

! Check that the lens is clean. If it is dirty, clean the
●

lens as described on P.116.
! If a “∂”, “ƒ”, “å” or
●
” message appears, see P.122,
“
123.

the photography mode is “ R ”, use the Auto
Flash mode.
! When the flash is popped up or you are using the
●
flash to take pictures, you may see the image
disappear and the screen go dark as the flash
charges. The indicator lamp blinks orange while the
flash is charging.
! If you use the flash in very dusty environments or
●
when it is snowing, the flash may reflect off
snowflakes or floating dust particles so that they
appear as glowing white dots on your image.

Immediately after you select Photography mode,
the viewfinder (EVF) switches on. You can
choose whether to use the viewfinder (EVF) or
the LCD monitor to take pictures by pressing the
“EVF/LCD” button to switch between the two.

! You can specify individually whether the viewfinder
●

(EVF) or the LCD monitor is used in the Photography
and Playback modes.
Mode

qPhotography mode
w Play back mode

Default setting After switching
EVF

LCD monitor

EVF

✽ The selection reverts to the default setting when you
switch the camera off.

TAKING PICTURES (AUTO MODE)

６０
１Ｍ

7
Bebeep

６０
１Ｍ

Frame the shot so that the subject fills the entire
AF (Auto Focus) frame.
Zoom bar

Loop the strap over your wrist, brace your
elbows firmly against your body and hold the
camera with both hands.
Be careful to ensure that the lens, microphone
and flash control sensor are not obscured by
your hands or the camera strap.

! You may be unable to take pictures correctly if your
●
finger or the camera strap is obscuring the lens, etc.

To zoom in on the subject, press “a” (T TELE
Zoom). To zoom out, press “b” (W WIDE Zoom).
A “zoom bar” appears on the screen when you
zoom in or out.
hOptical zoom focal length (35mm camera
equivalent)
Approx. 38 mm-228 mm (1.5 in. to 9.0 in.)
Maximum zoom scale: 6×

! Zooming
●

stops briefly when the camera switches
between optical zoom and digital zoom (➡P.32).

! In
●

some conditions it may be difficult to see your
subject clearly on the LCD monitor (Such as in
sunny weather outdoors). In such situations, use the
viewfinder (EVF) to take the shot.
! If the subject is not in the AF frame, use AE/AF lock
●
to take the picture (➡P.29).

When you press the shutter button down halfway, the
camera emits a short double-beep and focuses on your
subject (the indicator lamp (green) changes from
blinking to steady). At that point, the AF frame on the
screen becomes smaller and the camera sets the
shutter speed and aperture.

! If the camera does not emit a short double-beep and “V”
●
appears on the screen, the camera cannot focus.
! When you press the shutter button down halfway, the image
●

on the screen freezes temporarily. However, this image is not
the recorded image.

! If “V” is displayed on the screen (e.g. the shot is too dark
●

for the camera to focus), try standing about 2 m (6.6 ft.) from
your subject to take the picture.

TAKING PICTURES (AUTO MODE)

8
Click

◆ Warnings displayed when the shutter
button is pressed down halfway ◆

Shot not focused.

Solution
i Move at least 2 m (6.6 ft.) away from the
subject before taking the shot.
i Use AF/AE lock to take the shot (➡P.29).

To take the picture, press the shutter button
down fully without lifting your finger off it. The
camera makes a soft clicking sound, and the
data is then recorded.

! If
●

you press the shutter button down fully in one
motion, the shot is taken without the AF frame
changing.
! When you take a picture, the indicator lamp lights
●
orange (not ready to shoot) before switching back to
green to indicate that the camera is again ready for
shooting.
! The indicator lamp flashes orange during charging.
●
The screen may go dark briefly. This is normal and
does not indicate a fault.
! See P.122-124 for information on the warning displays.
●

Strong likelihood of camera shake
due to the slow shutter speed.

Solution
i Use the flash.
i Use a tripod.

■ Indicator Lamp Display
Display
Lit green

Status
Ready to shoot.

Blinking green

AF/AE operating or camera shake/AF warning (ready to shoot)

Blinking green and orange
alternately

Recording data to the xD-Picture Card (ready to shoot).

Lit orange

Recording data to the xD-Picture Card (not ready to shoot)

Blinking orange

Charging the flash (flash will not fire)

Blinking red

i xD-Picture Card-related warning
The xD-Picture Card is not loaded, is not formatted, is incorrectly formatted or is fully
recorded. xD-Picture Card fault.
i Lens operation error.

◆ Subjects not suitable for autofocus ◆
Though the FinePix 3800 uses an accurate autofocus mechanism, it may have difficulty focusing or not be able
to focus at all for the types of subject and situation listed below. In such cases, the image may be out of focus.
h Very shiny subjects such as a mirror or car body.
h Subjects photographed through glass.
h Subjects that do not reflect well, such as hair or fur.
h Subjects with no substance, such as smoke or
flames.
h When the subject is dark.
h When there is very little contrast between the subject
and the background (such as white walls or subjects
dressed in the same color as the background).

h Subjects moving at high speed.
h When something other than your subject is close to
the AF frame, has contrasting areas of light and
dark and is either closer or further away than your
subject (as when you photograph someone against
a background with strongly contrasting elements).
For subjects of this type, use AF/AE lock (➡P.29).

USING AF/AE LOCK

TAKING PICTURES (AUTO MODE)
Number of available frames

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The number of available shots is displayed on
the screen.

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! See P.51 for information on changing the File size.
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! At shipment, the default “y” QUALITY settings is “1M”.
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2
■ Standard number of shots per xD-Picture Card

Because the amount of data recorded varies depending on the subject, the number of available shots may not
decrease when recording ends, or may decrease by 2 frames. The discrepancy between the standard number of
available shots and the actual number of available shots increases in proportion to the capacity of the xD-Picture Card.
3M • F

Quality

3M • N

1600 × 1200

1280 × 960

640 × 480

Approx. 1300KB

Approx. 590KB

Approx. 390KB

Approx. 320KB

Approx. 130KB

DPC-16 (16MB)

122

DPC-32 (32MB)

247

DPC-64 (64MB)

107

159

198

497

102

215

319

398

997

2048 × 1536

DPC-128 (128MB)

✽ Number of available shots displayed on the camera for a new xD-Picture Card formatted in the camera.

Move the camera slightly so that one of the
subjects in the AF frame.

0.3M

Image Data Size

Number of recorded pixels

In a shot with this type of composition, the
subjects (two people in this case) are not in the
AF frame. If the shot is taken at this point, the
subjects will not be in focus.

◆ AF/AE Lock ◆
On the FinePix 3800, when you press the shutter button down half way, the focus and exposure settings
are fixed (AF/AE lock). If you want to focus on a subject that is off to one side of the image or if you want
to set the exposure before you compose the final shot, lock the AF and AE settings and then compose
and shoot your picture to get the best results.

FRAMING GUIDELINE FUNCTION

USING AF/AE LOCK

4
Bebeep

Scene
Click

Use this frame when you want to position your
main subject in the center of the frame or when
you want to align your shot with the horizon.
This feature provides a clear guide to the
subject size and the overall balance of the shot
so that you get exactly the shot you want.
Text displayed

Framing Guideline
displayed
No text displayed

Keep holding the shutter button down halfway
(AF/AE lock) and check that the AF frame on the
screen shrinks and that the indicator lamp
(green) stops flashing and stays lit.

Continue to hold the shutter button down halfway
(AF/AE lock). Move the camera back to the
original image and then fully press down on the
shutter button.

! You can reapply the AF/AE lock as many times as
●
you like before releasing the shutter.

! The AF/AE lock operates in all photography modes
●
and can be used to ensure excellent results.

You can use the framing guidelines to take
pictures in the “R, E, W” mode. The screen
display changes each time you press the “DISP”
button. Press the “DISP” button until “Framing
Guideline” appears.

! The framing guideline is not recorded on the image.
●
! The lines in the scene frame roughly divide the
●
recorded pixels into three equal parts horizontally and
vertically. When the image is printed, the resulting
print may be shifted slightly from the scene frame.

◆ Important ◆
Always use the AF/AE lock to compose your
picture.
Failing to use the AF/AE lock may result in the
image being out of focus.

I FLASH

DIGITAL ZOOM
Zoom bar display
Digital zoom

Optical zoom

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Press “a” to zoom in on your subject and “b” to
zoom out. When the limit of optical zooming is
reached, the digital zoom can then be used to
zoom still further.
Digital zoom focal distance
(35 mm camera equivalent)
3M

Max. Zoom
Scale

–

Equivalent to approx. 228 mm-291 mm

1.28×

Equivalent to approx. 228 mm-364 mm

1.6×

0.3M

Equivalent to approx. 228 mm-729 mm

3.2×

! See
●

P.51 for information on changing the quality
setting.

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The position of the “■” on the zoom bar indicates
the current zoom setting.
hIf the “■” is above the dividing line, the digital
zoom is being used. If it is below the line, the
optical zoom is being used.
hPress “a” or “b” to move the “■” up and down.
hWhen you switch between digital zoom and
optical zoom, the “ ■ ” stops moving briefly.
Press the button for the same direction again
to start the “■” moving and switch the zoom
setting.

! If
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the image goes out of focus when you use the
zoom, press the shutter button down halfway to
refocus.
! The optical zoom is equivalent to approximately
●
38 mm-228 mm on a 35 mm camera.

To change the flash setting, pop the flash unit up.
The flash mode setting does not change when
you close the flash.
hEffective flash range (in “R” mode)
Wide-angle: Approx. 0.3 m to 3.5 m
(1 ft. to 11.5 ft.)
Telephoto : Approx. 0.8 m to 3.5 m
(2.6 ft. to 11.5 ft.)

! If
●

the photography mode is “ R ”, use the Auto
Flash mode.
! When you pop the flash up, the image shown on the
●
screen may disappear and the screen may go dark
because the flash is charging. In this event, the
indicator lamp blinks orange.
! If you use the flash in very dusty environments or
●
when it is snowing, the flash may reflect off
snowflakes or floating dust particles so that they
appear as glowing white dots on your image.

Press the “I” Flash button (c) to select the flash
mode to be used.

! The flash charging time may increase if the charge
●
remaining in the battery is low.

I FLASH

2
n Red-Eye Reduction

c Auto Flash Mode
Use this mode for ordinary photography. The
flash fires automatically as required by the
shooting conditions.

Use this mode to ensure that the subject’s eyes
appear natural when photographing people in
low-light conditions.
The flash fires a pre-flash just before the picture
is taken and then fires again to take the actual
picture.

◆ Red-Eye Effect ◆
When you use the flash to photograph people in low-light conditions, their eyes sometimes appear red in
the picture. This is caused by the light of the flash reflecting off the inside of the eye. Use Red-Eye
Reduction flash to effectively minimize the likelihood of the red-eye effect.
Take the following measures also to make Red-Eye Reduction more effective:

h Get the subjects to look at the camera.

h Get as close as possible to the subjects.

z Forced Flash
Use this flash mode to photograph backlit
scenes, such as a subject against a window or
in the shade of a tree, or to obtain the correct
colors when you are shooting under lighting
such as fluorescent tubes. In this mode, the
flash fires in bright as well as dark conditions.

v Slow Synchro
This is a flash mode that uses a slow shutter
speed. This allows you to take pictures of people
at night that clearly show both your subjects and
the night-time backdrop.

? Red-Eye Reduction + Slow Synchro
Use this mode for slow synchro shots with redeye reduction.

! The image may be overexposed when you shoot
●
bright scenes.
! Because a slow shutter speed is used, a tripod
●
should be used to prevent camera shake.

To take a picture of a main subject at night with the
background brightly lit, please use the “E” mode
“/” (Night Scene) settings (➡P.45).

e MACRO (CLOSE-UP) PHOTOGRAPHY

I FLASH
◆ When you cannot change the

flash settings ◆

h Check that the flash is popped up.

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Suppressed Flash
Pressing the flash down switches the camera to
Suppressed Flash mode.
Use this mode for photography using indoor
lighting, for shots taken through glass, and for
photography in venues such as theaters or at
indoor sporting events where the distance is too
great for the flash to be effective. When you use
Suppressed Flash, the Auto White Balance
function (➡P.130) operates so that natural colors
are captured along with the ambience of the
available light.

! If you are shooting in Suppressed Flash mode in dark
●
conditions, use a tripod to prevent camera shake.

! See P.26, 122 for information on the camera shake
●
warning.

h When “,” (Landscape) or “t” (Continuous
Shooting) is selected in “E” (Scene Position)
mode, the flash mode is set to “Suppressed
Flash” even when the flash is popped up.

Selecting Macro mode allows you to take closeup shots.
● Effective

Photography Range:
Approx. 10 cm to 80 cm (3.9 in. to 2.6 ft.)

! Macro photography is automatically cancelled in the
●

following situations:
• When you have switched photography modes
• When the camera is switched off
! When you set the mode, the “ e ” icon is briefly
●
displayed larger.
! If you are shooting in a dark location (when the “\”
●
camera shake warning icon is displayed), use a tripod
to prevent camera shake.

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◆ When you are using the flash ◆
When you use the flash in Macro mode, remove
the lens adapter ring.
If the adapter ring is not removed, a shadow
may appear in the bottom center of your shot.
h Effective shooting
range:
Approx. 30 to 80 cm
(1 ft. to 2.6 ft.)

Press the “ e ” Macro button (d ). The “ e ”
appears on the screen indicating that you can
take close-up shots.
To cancel Macro mode, press the “e ” Macro
button (d) again.

! In “E” photography mode, you can only select the
●
Macro setting for “t” mode (Continuous shooting).

w PLAYBACK

VIEWING YOUR IMAGES (PLAYBACK)
1
0

2
0

Fast Forwarding Images

w PLAYBACK

MULTI-FRAME PLAYBACK

1
0

2
0

Text displayed
No text displayed
Multi-frame playback

2
1Set the Power switch to “w”.
2Use the “d” and “c” button to move forward
and backward respectively through your
images.

! When
●

you set the Power switch to “ q ”, the last
image shot is displayed.
! You can use this camera to play back still images
●
recorded on an FinePix 3800 or still images (excluding
some uncompressed images) recorded on any
FUJIFILM digital camera that supports xD-Picture
Cards.

１００−０００５
Playback frame number

During playback, you can skip backwards or
forwards through the images (the frame number
increases or decreases) by holding down “d” or
“c” for approximately 1 second.
The displayed image does not change, but a
progress bar indicates the approximate playback
location on the xD-Picture Card.

In playback mode, the display shown on the
screen switches each time you press the “DISP”
button. Press the “DISP” button until the multiframe playback screen (9 frames) appears.

! The screen text display disappears after approximately
●

1 Select a frame by using “d”, “c”, “a” and “b”
button to move the cursor (the orange box) to
the desired frame. Press “a” or “b” several
times to switch to the previous page or the
next page.
2 You can enlarge the selected image by
pressing the “DISP” button again.

3 seconds.

! Playback
●
playback.

zoom cannot be used with multi-frame

w PLAYBACK

PLAYBACK ZOOM

w PLAYBACK

This function is useful for things such as checking the focus of shots you have taken. Pressing “a”
during single-frame playback switches you to the zoom screen.

Zoom

Single-frame Playback

ERASING SINGLE FRAME
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2
0

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Panning

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Switch to zoom
View another frame

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Change zoom scale

d c

View another frame

d c

Revert to singleframe playback

BACK

View a different area

ab
d c

Revert to singleframe playback

BACK

1 Set the Power switch to “w”.
2 Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the
Menu on the screen.

! To revert to image playback without erasing the image,
●
select “BACK” and press the “MENU/OK” button.

Quality
Maximum Zoom Scale

3M • F/N (2048 × 1536)

2M (1600 × 1200)

1M (1280 × 960)

0.3M (640 × 480)

12.8×

10.0×

8.0×

4.0×

! It may not be possible to play back shots taken on other camera models.
●

! Playback zoom cannot be used during multi-frame playback.
40 ●

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Note that mistakenly erased images cannot be
recovered. You should copy important files that
you do not want to be erased to your computer
or another media.

Press “a ” or “b ” to select “FRAME” in the
“ p ERASE” menu and press the “MENU/OK”
button.
See P.61 for more information on “ALL FRAMES”
and “FORMAT”.

w PLAYBACK

Features
3 Advanced
Photography

ERASING SINGLE FRAME

The Advanced Features Photography section introduces a range of camera functions that you can
access by setting the Power switch to “q”.

ADVANCED FEATURES PHOTOGRAPHY

■ Photography Mode Specifications
R (AUTO)

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! Press
●

the “BACK” button to cancel erasing single
frame .

To erase another frame, repeat steps

3 and 4 .

T (MOVIE)

z FLASH (c/n/z/v/?)

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e MACRO (ON/OFF)

— ✽2

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y Quality (Still image: 0.3M/1M/2M/3M • N/3M • F)
(Movie: $/#)

= SELF-TIMER (ON/OFF)

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E SCENE POSITION (m/,/.///A)

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OK ✽1

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d EV (Exposure compensation –2.1 to +1.5)

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a WHITE BALANCE (8/-/0/9/7/6/R)

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N A.PRIORITY (AUTO/F2.8/F4.8/F8.2)

—

KSHARPNESS (HARD/NORMAL/SOFT)

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x FLASH (Flash brightness adjustment –0.6 to +0.6)

—

g OPTION (SET–UP/LCD BRIGHTNESS)

✽1

Pressing the “MENU/OK” button erases the
frame (selected file) displayed. When erasing is
complete, the next image appears and the
“§” message is displayed.

Press “d” or “c” to view the frame (selected file)
you want to erase.

POSITION) W (MANUAL)

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E (SCENE

✽1 Restrictions apply to the available flash modes depending on the “E” Scene Position menu setting in “E” mode
(➡P.45).
✽2 In “E” photography mode, you can only select the Macro setting for “t” mode (Continuous shooting).

q STILL IMAGE

R/W MANUAL

R Auto mode

q STILL IMAGE

E SCENE POSITION

W Manual mode

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2
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This is the simplest photography mode to use
and is suitable for the widest range of shots.

Manual mode lets you specify a range of
different menu settings for taking pictures.

The “E ” Scene Position setting allows you to
select any of 5 modes to suit the scene you are
shooting. See P.46 for details.

hMenu options only available in Manual mode
Brightness (exposure compensation), white
balance, aperture priority, sharpness, flash
(flash brightness adjustment)

■ Available menu options
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44 g OPTION

■ Available menu options
y QUALITY
= SELF-TIMER
d EV
a WHITE BALANCE
N A.PRIORITY
KSHARPNESS
z FLASH
g OPTION

■ Available menu options
y QUALITY
= SELF-TIMER
E SCENE POSITION
g OPTION

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1Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the
menu.
2Press “d” or “c” to select “E” Scene Position
and then press “a ” or “b ” to change the
setting.
3Press the “MENU/OK” button to confirm the
selection.

q STILL IMAGE

E SCENE POSITION

m Portrait

q MOVIE

/ Night Scene

Use this mode for shots of people. Portrait mode
provides soft-tone images with natural skin colors.

Use this mode for shots taken in the evening or
at night.

hWhen using the flash
Auto Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Forced Flash,
Slow Synchro, Red-Eye Reduction + Slow
Synchro

hShutter
Slow shutter speed mode with speeds as slow
as 3 seconds
hWhen using the flash
Slow Synchro, Red-Eye Reduction+Slow
Synchro only

, Scene
Use this mode for daytime shots of scenery.
Landscape mode provides crisp, clear shots of
buildings, mountains and other scenery.
hWhen using the flash
The Flash mode is automatically set to
Suppressed Flash. This setting cannot be
changed.

. Sports
Use this mode for moving objects.
hShutter
Takes pictures using fast shutter speeds.
hWhen using the flash
46 Auto Flash or Forced Flash only

A Cont.
Use this mode for continuous shooting without
limiting the photographic scenes.
hNumber of continuous shots: 2
hFocusing Exposure, White Balance:
Set when the first frame is shot.
hFlash: The flash is automatically set to
Suppressed Flash mode.

T MOVIE (VIDEO)

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“T” Movie mode allows you to shoot videos with
sound. Depending on the “yQuality” number of
recorded pixels setting (➡P.51), the maximum
recording time for a single movie is either 200
seconds “$” or 60 seconds “#”.
hMovie format: Motion JPEG (➡P.130)
# (320 × 240 pixels) or
$ (160 × 120 pixels)
selectable
10 frames per second
With sound

! Because the audio is recorded as you shoot, take care
●

not to cover the microphone with your finger (➡P.8).
! Depending on the available space on the xD-Picture
●
Card, the available shooting time per movie may be
shorter.
! It may not be possible to play back your movie on
●
other cameras.

The available shooting time and the “œ”
message are shown on the screen.

■ xD-Picture Card standard shooting time
xD-Picture Card
Capacity
DPC-16 (16MB)
DPC-32 (32MB)
DPC-64 (64MB)
DPC-128 (128MB)

Available shooting time

#
94 sec.
Approx. 191 sec.
Approx. 6.4 min.
Approx. 12.9 min.
Approx.

$
5 min.
10.1 min.
Approx. 20.2 min.
Approx. 40.6 min.

Approx.

✽ The available shooting time when the xD-Picture Card is
formatted in the camera.

q MOVIE

T MOVIE (VIDEO)

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Shooting begins when you fully depress the
shutter button.

Zoom bar

Press the shutter button again during shooting to
end the movie.

! When the camera is used to shoot a movie, you can
●

In Movie mode, the lens is locked at the wideangle setting and only the digital zoom can be
used. You can use “a” (T TELE Zoom) and “b”
(W WIDE Zoom) to zoom in and out. A “zoom
bar” is displayed on the screen.

During shooting, a timer in the top-right corner of
the screen counts down the remaining time.

Quality

Digital zoom focus distance
(35 mm camera equivalent)

Max. Zoom
Scale

#
$

Approx. 38 mm-95 mm

2.5×

Approx. 38 mm-190 mm

5×

get brighter images by using a light source such as a
fluorescent lamp to illuminate the subject.
! You do not need to hold down the shutter button.
●
! The focus is fixed at 80 cm (2.6 ft.) to infinity.
●
! The focus and white balance remain fixed during
●
shooting, but the exposure automatically changes to
suit the scene.
! The image shown on the screen before you take the
●
shot may differ in its brightness, color, etc. from the
image shown on the monitor during movie recording.

The white balance is automatically set when you
fully depress the shutter button.

! Once the remaining time runs out, movie recording
●
automatically stops and the movie is stored on the
xD-Picture Card.

! If
●

you end shooting immediately after you start
shooting, only 1 second of movie is shot.

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0
3

2
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✽ Displaying the menus (➡P.50)

PHOTOGRAPHY MENU

PHOTOGRAPHY MENU OPERATION

y SETTING QUALITY MODE (NUMBER OF RECORDED PIXELS FOR IMAGES)
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Still image
(R · E ·
W)

Quality (pixels)

Usage

3M · F (2048 × 1536)

For Printing

3M · N (2048 × 1536)
2M (1600 × 1200)
1M (1280 × 960)
0.3M ( 640 × 480)

Movie
(u)

1Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the
menu.
2Use “d” and “c” to select the menu item and
“a” and “b” to change the setting.
3Press the “MENU/OK” button to confirm the
selection.

When you validate the settings, the respective
icons appear at the top of the screen (Example
showing the camera in AUTO mode with the self
timer set.).

! The
●

accessible menu settings differ depending on
the photography mode.

Use the “ y ” QUALITY setting to specify the
number of recorded pixels.

# ( 320 × 240)
$ ( 160 × 120)

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PHOTOGRAPHY MENU

y SETTING QUALITY MODE (NUMBER OF RECORDED PIXELS FOR IMAGES)
Still image (R · E · W)
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Any of 5 settings can be selected.
Choose the setting that best suits your needs.

i To print at A4-size → 3M • F or 3M • N
✽ Select 3M • F for better quality and 3M • N for more
shots.
Normally the 3M • N setting provides sufficiently
high quality for printing.

i To print at A5 size → 2M
i To print at A6 (postcard) size → 1M
i To use the image as an e-mail attachment
→ 0.3M

Movie (u)

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= SELF-TIMER PHOTOGRAPHY ✽ Displaying the menus (➡P.50)
2

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ＯＮ
ＯＦＦ

６０
１Ｍ

1
0

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１６０ｘ１２０

You can select 2 levels of quality. For better
image quality, select “ # ”, and for longer
photography time, select “$”.

The self timer can be set in the “R”, “E” and
“W” modes.
When you set the self-timer to “ON”, “=” appears
on the screen.
In this mode, a timer runs for roughly 10 seconds
before the shutter is released. Use this mode for
shots such as photographs of yourself.

! The
●

self timer is automatically switched off in the
following situations:
• When shooting ends
• When the Mode dial setting is changed
• When the mode is switched between photography
and playback
• When the camera is switched off
! You can also use the AF/AE lock (➡P.29).
●
! Be careful not to stand in front of the camera when
●
you press the shutter button as this can cause
focusing or exposure metering errors.

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0
Bebeep

3 3
0

1 Position the AF frame over your subject.
2 Press the shutter button down half way to set
the focus.
3 Without releasing the shutter button, press it
down fully. The self-timer then starts running.

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PHOTOGRAPHY MENU

= SELF-TIMER PHOTOGRAPHY

PHOTOGRAPHY MENU

◆ Subjects for Which Exposure

Adjustment is Particularly Effective ◆

ＥＶ
７

The self timer lamp lights for 5 seconds and then
starts blinking. 5 seconds later the camera
makes a clicking noise and takes the picture.

d EV (EXPOSURE COMPENSATION) ✽ Displaying the menus (➡P.50)

Until the picture is taken, a countdown appears
on the screen.
Self-timer mode is automatically cancelled after
each shot.

＋０．３
０
−０．３
−０．６

This mode can be selected in the “W” photography
mode.
Use the Exposure compensation setting to
obtain the optimum image brightness (exposure)
when the subject is much brighter or darker than
the background.
hCorrection range:
–2.1 EV to + 1.5 EV (13 steps: 0.3 EV increments)
See P.130 for more information on EV.

Guide to using + (positive) compensation
hCopying of printed text (black characters
on white paper) (+1.5 EV)
h Backlit portraits (+0.6 EV to +1.5 EV)
hLocations with very bright backgrounds
or strong reflections, such as ski resorts:
(+0.9 EV)
hShots made up predominantly of sky.
(+0.9 EV)

Guide to using – (negative) compensation
hSpotlit subjects, particularly against dark
backgrounds (–0.6 EV)
hCopying of printed text (white characters
on black paper) (–0.6 EV)
hScenes with low reflectivity, such as shots
of pine trees or dark foliage (–0.6 EV)

! The Exposure compensation setting is disabled in the
●
54

! To
●

stop the self-timer once it has started running,
press the “BACK” button.

following situations:
• When the flash is used in Auto or Red-Eye
Reduction mode.
• When dark scenes are shot in Forced Flash mode.

PHOTOGRAPHY MENU

a WHITE BALANCE (SELECTING THE LIGHT SOURCE)
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ＡＵＴＯ

✽ Displaying the menus (➡P.50)

AUTO: Automatic adjustment
(Shooting to show the ambience of the
light source)

6 : Shooting outdoors in fine weather
7 : Shooting in shade
9 : Shooting under “Daylight” fluorescent

PHOTOGRAPHY MENU

x FLASH (FLASH BRIGHTNESS ADJUSTMENT)

K SHARPNESS

ＦＬＡＳＨ
＋０．３
０
−０．３
−０．６

ＳＨＡＲＰＮＥＳＳ
ＨＡＲＤ
ＮＯＲＭＡＬ
ＳＯＦＴ

lamps

0 : Shooting under “Warm White” fluorescent
This mode can be selected in the “W” photography
mode.
Change the white balance setting when you
want to take a picture with the white balance
fixed for the surroundings and lighting when the
picture is taken.
In AUTO mode, the correct white balance may
not be obtained for subjects such as close-ups
of people’s faces and shots taken under a
special light source. In such situations, select
the correct white balance for the light source.
See P.130 for information on the white balance.

lamps

- : Shooting under “Cool White” fluorescent
lamps

8 : Shooting in incandescent light
✽ When the flash fires, the white balance set for the
flash is used. To achieve a particular desired effect,
set the flash mode to Suppressed Flash (➡P.36).

This mode can be selected in the “ W ”
photography mode.
Flash brightness adjustment allows you to
change only the amount of light emitted by the
flash to suit the photography conditions or to
achieve a desired effect.
hAdjustment range:
–0.6 to +0.6 EV (5steps: 0.3 EV increments)
See P.130 for more information on EV.

! Depending on the subject and the shooting distance,
●
56

adjusting the flash brightness may have little or no
effect.

This mode can be selected in the “ W ”
photography mode.
Use this setting to soften or emphasize outlines
or to adjust the image quality.

h3 levels of sharpness are available
HARD
: Emphasizes the outlines.
Best for shots of subjects such as
buildings or text where you want
sharp images.
NORMAL : Best for ordinary photography.
Provides edge sharpness that is
ideal for ordinary shots.
SOFT
: Softens the outlines.
Best for shots of subjects such as
people, where a softer image is
desirable.
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PHOTOGRAPHY MENU

N APERTURE-PRIORITY AUTO

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Ｆ２．８
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4 Advanced
Features Playback

PLAYING BACK MOVIES (VIDEO)

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Displayed in red
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１８ｓ

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This mode can be selected in the “W” photography
mode.
This is an automatic mode that allows you to set
the aperture. You can use this mode to take
shots with a blurred background (wide aperture)
or with both foreground and background in sharp
focus (narrow aperture).
hAperture settings: F2.8/F4.8/F8.2
Shutter speed (auto): 1/2 to 1/1500 sec.

If the shutter speed is displayed in red when the
shutter button is pressed down halfway, the shot
is overexposed or underexposed. Change the
aperture setting until the correct exposure is
obtained.

ＰＬＡＹ
６／１８／２００２

1Set the Power switch to “Q”.
2Use “d” or “c” to select the movie file.

! Movies
●

cannot be played back using multi-frame
playback. Use the “DISP” button to revert to normal
playback.

!c
●

(Auto) flash mode cannot be used in AperturePriority mode.

Indicated by the “u” icon.

2
0

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ＰＡＵＳＥ

1Press “b” to play the movie.
2The screen shows the playback time and a
playback progress bar.

! Take care not to block the speaker.
●
! If the sound is difficult to hear, adjust
●

the volume
(➡P.79).
! If the subject of the movie is very bright, white
●
streaks may appear on the image during playback.
This is normal and is not a fault.

PLAYING BACK MOVIES (VIDEO)

w PLAYBACK MENU

■ Playing back movies
Control

Description

Playback

The movie automatically stops when playback ends.

Pause/Resume

Pauses the movie during playback.
Press this button again to resume playback.

Stop

Stops playback.
✽ Press “d” or “c” while movie playback is stopped to go back
to the previous file or advance to the next file respectively.

Fast forward/Rewind

Press these during playback to skip forwards or backwards
through the movie.
Rewind

p ERASING SINGLE • ALL FRAMES/FORMAT

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2
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ＡＬＬ ＦＲＡＭＥＳ
ＦＲＡＭＥ
ＢＡＣＫ

1Set the Power switch to “Q”.
2Press the “MENU/OK” button to view the
menu screen.

Fast forward

Skip playback
When paused

Use “g” to select “p” ERASE.

i Each time you press “d” or “c” when the movie is paused,
the movie advances or goes back one frame.
i Hold down the button to move through the frames quickly.

◆ Playing back movie files ◆

i This camera may not be able to play back movie files (10 fps) that were recorded on a camera other than FinePix 3800.
i To play back movie files on a computer, save the movie file on the xD-Picture Card to the compute’s hard disk and then
play back the saved file.
i Video files contain large amounts of data. Depending on the performance of the computer, movies may not run smoothly
if the computer cannot process the images quickly enough.

Note that mistakenly erased images cannot be
recovered. You should copy important files that
you do not want to be erased to your computer
or another media.

w PLAYBACK MENU

p ERASING SINGLE • ALL FRAMES/FORMAT
Format

ＥＲＡＳＥ

Erases all the files. Because formatting
also erases protected files, check
carefully before formatting a card and
copy any files that you want to keep
onto another media, such as your hard
disk.

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ＡＬＬ ＦＲＡＭＥＳ
ＦＲＡＭＥ
ＢＡＣＫ

1
0

2
0

1Use “a ” or “b ” to select “FRAME”, “ALL
FRAMES” or “FORMAT”.
2Press “MENU/OK” button to confirm your
selection.

All frames
Erases all unprotected files.
You should copy important files that
you do not want to be erased to your
computer or another media.

All frames
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ＥＲＡＳＥ ＡＬＬ
ＯＫ？
ＩＴ ＭＡＹ
ＴＡＫＥ Ａ ＷＨＩＬＥ
ＯＫ ＹＥＳ
ＢＡＣＫ ＮＯ

ＦＲＡＭＥ

ＥＲＡＳＥ ＯＫ？
ＯＫ ＹＥＳ
ＢＡＣＫ ＮＯ

1
0

2
0

Frame
Erase only the selected file.

Back
Returns to playback without erasing
any files.

Frame

1Use “d” and “c” to select the file to be erased.
2Press the “MENU/OK” button to erase the
currently displayed file.
To erase another image, repeat steps 1 and 2.
When you have finished erasing images, press
the “BACK” button.

! The file for which “ˆ” was displayed
●
cannot be erased. Remove the protection.

Pressing the “MENU/OK” button erases all the
unprotected files.

If the “
”
” message appears, press
“
the “MENU/OK” button once more to erase the image.

w PLAYBACK MENU

p ERASING SINGLE • ALL FRAMES/FORMAT

Format

w PLAYBACK MENU

1
0

PROTECTING IMAGES FRAME/ALL
2
0

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ＦＯＲＭＡＴ ＯＫ？
ＥＲＡＳＥ
ＡＬＬ ＤＡＴＡ
ＯＫ ＹＥＳ
ＢＡＣＫ ＮＯ

1Set the Power switch to “Q”.
2Press the “MENU/OK” button to view the
menu screen.

4
Use “d” or “c” to select “k” PROTECT.
Pressing the “MENU/OK” button erases all the
files and initializes the xD-Picture Card.
Formatting erases protected files also.

! If the “∂”, “ƒ”, “å” or
●

” message appears, refer to P.122,
“
123 before formatting the xD-Picture Card and take the
appropriate measures.

Protection is a setting that prevents images from
being accidentally erased. However, “FORMAT”
erases all images, regardless of a “PROTECT
ALL” setting (➡P.64).

w PLAYBACK MENU

PROTECTING IMAGES FRAME/ALL
Unprotect all

ＰＲＯＴＥＣＴ

Removes the protection from all the
files.

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ＰＲＯＴＥＣＴ ＡＬＬ
ＦＲＡＭＥ ＳＥＴ／ＲＥＳＥＴ

Protect all
Protects all the files.

1
0

2
0

1Press “a” or “b” to select “UNPROTECT ALL”,
“PROTECT ALL” or “FRAME SET/RESET”.
2Press “MENU/OK” button to confirm your
selection.

Frame set/Reset
Protects or unprotects only the
selected file.

Frame set / Reset

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／ＲＥＳＥＴ

ＵＮＰＲＯＴＥＣＴ
ＯＫ？

ＰＲＯＴＥＣＴ ＯＫ？

ＯＫ

1
0

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／ＲＥＳＥＴ

ＢＡＣＫ

ＯＫ

ＢＡＣＫ

2
0

1 Press “d ” or “c ” to select the file to be
protected.
2 Press the “MENU/OK” button to protect the
file currently displayed.
To protect another file, repeat steps 1 and 2.
To finish protecting files, press the “BACK”
button.

4
To remove the protection, press the “MENU/OK”
button again.

w PLAYBACK MENU

PROTECTING IMAGES FRAME/ALL

Protect all

Unprotect all

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ＡＬＬ
ＰＲＯＴＥＣＴ ＡＬＬ
ＯＫ？
ＩＴ ＭＡＹ
ＴＡＫＥ Ａ ＷＨＩＬＥ
ＢＡＣＫ
ＯＫ

１００−０００５
ＵＮＰＲＯＴＥＣＴ
ＡＬＬ
ＵＮＰＲＯＴＥＣＴ
ＡＬＬ ＯＫ？
ＩＴ ＭＡＹ
ＴＡＫＥ Ａ ＷＨＩＬＥ
ＢＡＣＫ
ＯＫ

w PLAYBACK MENU

i HOW TO SPECIFY PRINT OPTIONS (DPOF)

DPOF stands for Digital Print Order Format and refers to a format that is used for
recording printing specifications for images shot using a digital camera on media such as
xD-Picture Card. The recorded specifications include information on which frames are to
be printed.
This section gives a detailed description of how to order your prints with the FinePix 3800.
On the FinePix 3800, you can specify only one print per image in the DPOF settings.
✽ Note that some printers do not support date and time imprinting or specification of the
number of prints.
✽ Note that the warnings shown below may be displayed while you are specifying the
prints.

When you erase the image, the DPOF setting for that image is deleted at the same time.
Press the “MENU/OK” button to protect all the
files.

Press the “MENU/OK” button to unprotect all the
files.

¥ (➡P.73)
If you load an xD-Picture Card that contains frames specified for printing on another
camera, those print specifications are all reset and replaced by the new print
specifications.

™ (➡P.124)
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! To
●

interrupt the procedure before it is completed,
press the “BACK” button.

! To
●

interrupt the procedure before it is completed,
press the “BACK” button.

Up to 999 frames can be specified on the same xD-Picture Card.

w PLAYBACK MENU

i DPOF SET FRAME

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ＯＫ
ＤＡＴＥ／ＯＦＦ

1Set the Power switch to “Q”.
2Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the
menu screen.

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ＯＫ

ＤＡＴＥ／ＯＮ

1
0

ＤＰＯＦ

2
0

1
0

2
0

4
Use “d” or “c” to select “i” DPOF.

1Press “a” or “b” to select “DDATE”.
2Use “d” and “c” to select “DATE ON” or
“DATE OFF”.
The selected setting is then valid for all frames
with DPOF settings.

1Press “a” to select “OK”.
2Press the “MENU/OK” button.

w PLAYBACK MENU

5
3

i DPOF SET FRAME

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2
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ＯＫ

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ＤＰＯＦ
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◆ Individual DPOF settings cannot be
changed. ◆
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ＤＰＯＦ

ＦＩＮＩＳＨ ＯＫ？

ＯＫ

ＲＥＳＥＴ ＤＰＯＦ
ＯＫ？

ＢＡＣＫ

１００−０００５
ＤＰＯＦ
ＴＯＴＡＬ／０００
ＹＥＳ
ＮＯ
ＦＩＮＩＳＨ

ＯＫ

If you select a frame for which DPOF settings have
already been specified, the “
”
message appears.
Pressing the “MENU/OK” button erases all of
the DPOF settings already specified for each
frame. You must then specify the DPOF setting
for each frame again.

ＢＡＣＫ

1 Use “d” or “c” to display the frame for which
you want to specify DPOF settings.
2 Press “a” or “b” to set “YES” for the frame to
be printed and then press the “MENU/OK”
button or “c”.
To specify more DPOF settings, repeat steps 1
and 2.

When you have finished the settings, always
select “FINISH” and press the “MENU/OK”
button.
If you press the “BACK” button, no DPOF settings
are specified.

! DPOF settings cannot be specified for movies.
●
! “TOTAL” shows the total number of frames for which
●

! You can only specify one print per frame in the DPOF
●

prints have been ordered.

ＢＡＣＫ

Pressing the “MENU/OK” button confirms the
DPOF settings.
Pressing the “BACK” button returns you to the
settings screen 5 .

! Press the “BACK” button to leave the previous
●
settings. Note also that you can specify prints for up
to 999 frames on the same xD-Picture Card.

Pressing the “MENU/OK” button confirms all the
settings.

settings unchanged.
playback, check that the “ i ” icon is
displayed for the previous settings.

! During
●

w PLAYBACK MENU

r RECORDING VOICE MEMOS

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10
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3

2
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4
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ＶＯＩＣＥ ＭＥＭＯ
ＲＥＣＯＲＤＩＮＧ

３０ｓ

ＯＫ ＳＴＡＲＴ
ＢＡＣＫ ＣＡＮＣＥＬ

ＶＯＩＣＥ ＭＥＭＯ
1Set the Power switch to “Q”.
2Use “d” and “c” to select the image (still
image) to which you want to add a voice
memo.

4
The “ ® ” message appears on the
screen. Recording begins when you press the
“MENU/OK” button.

Microphone

can also add voice memos to images (still
images) shot on other cameras, provided they can
be played back on this camera.
! Voice memos cannot be added to movies.
●

ＯＫ ＲＥＣ
ＢＡＣＫ ＲＥＳＴＡＲＴ

ＯＮ

1Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the
menu.
2Use “d” or “c” to select “r” VOICE MEMO.
3Press the “MENU/OK” button.

! You
●

２０ｓ

Face the microphone as
you record the voice
memo. Hold the camera
roughly 20 cm (7.9 in.)
away for the best
results.

During recording, the remaining time is shown
on the screen and the self-timer lamp blinks.
When the time remaining reaches 5 seconds,
the self-timer lamp starts blinking quickly.

! To
●

end your comment during recording, press the
“MENU/OK” button.

w PLAYBACK MENU

r RECORDING VOICE MEMOS

w PLAYBACK MENU

◆ When the image already has

5
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ＦＩＮＩＳＨ

ＯＫ ＲＥＣ
ＢＡＣＫ ＲＥＳＴＡＲＴ

a voice memo ◆

PLAYING BACK VOICE MEMOS

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2
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1
0

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ＲＥ／ＲＥＣ
ＢＡＣＫ

2
0

１２３−０００８
１１ｓ

If you select an image that already has a voice
memo, a screen appears in which you can
select whether or not to rerecord the caption.

ＰＬＡＹ
６／１８／２００２

When you have recorded 30 seconds of
comment, the “∑ ” message appears on
the screen.

1Set the Power switch to “Q”.
2Use “d” or “c” to select an image file that
has a voice memo.

To finish: Press the “MENU/OK” button.
To re-record your comment: Press the “BACK”
button.

! You
●

cannot play back voice memos using multiframe playback. Use the “DISP” button to revert to
normal playback.

The “r” icon is displayed.

ＳＴＯＰ
ＰＡＵＳＥ

1 Press “b” to play the voice memo.
2 The screen shows the playback time and a
playback progress bar.

! Take care not to block the speaker.
●
! If the sound is difficult to hear, adjust
●
(➡P.79).

the volume

w PLAYBACK MENU

5 Settings

PLAYING BACK VOICE MEMOS

■ Playing back voice memos
Control

Description

g LCD BRIGHTNESS/VOLUME

ＢＲＩＧＨＴＮＥＳＳ

1
0

2
0

トータル／０００

Playback

The voice memo automatically stops when playback ends.

Pause/Resume

Pauses the voice memo during playback.
Press this button again to resume playback.

Stop

Stops playback.
✽ Press “d” or “c” while voice memo playback is stopped to
go back to the previous file or advance to the next file
respectively.

Fast forward/Rewind
Rewind

Fast forward

Press these during playback to skip forwards or backwards
through the voice memo.
✽ These buttons do not function while playback is paused.

ＯＫ

ＢＡＣＫ

ＶＯＬＵＭＥ
トータル／０００

ＯＫ

1Use “d ” and “c ” to adjust the screen
brightness or speaker volume.
2Press the “MENU/OK” button to confirm the
new setting.

ＢＡＣＫ

When you select the “BRIGHTNESS” or
“VOLUME” menu option, an adjustment bar
appears on the LCD monitor or viewfinder (EVF).

! To exit this procedure without changing the settings,
●
press the “BACK” button.

g USING SET–UP
1

10
0
3

2
0

■ List of settings
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ＰＯＷＥＲ ＳＡＶＥ
ＵＳＢ ＭＯＤＥ
ＤＡＴＥ／ＴＩＭＥ

ＯＰＴＩＯＮ

Still Photography
Screen

ＳＥＴ−ＵＰ
ＬＣＤ ＢＲＩＧＨＴＮＥＳＳ

You can use “SET–UP” in any mode.
1Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the
menu screen.
2Press “d” or “c” to select “g” OPTION and
then press “a” or “b” to select “SET–UP”.
3Press the “MENU/OK” button.

ＯＫ

q Still Image mode
—
BRIGHTNESS (➡P.79)
SET–UP

ＯＮ
ＯＦＦ
ＤＳＣ
ＳＥＴ

Settings

Factory
default

Explanation

POSTVIEW

ON/OFF

POWER SAVE

ON/OFF

OFF

This function temporarily switches the screen off if the camera is not used for
approximately 30 seconds. See P.82 for details.

USB MODE

DSC/PC CAM

DSC

See P.96 for details.

DATE/TIME

SET

—

2
0

1Press “a” or “b” to select a menu option and
then press “d” or “c” to change the setting.
2Press the “MENU/OK” button.

SOUND
LANGUAGE

! Press “c” for “DATE/TIME” or “RESET ALL”.
●

Display

This option specifies whether or not an image checking screen (photography
results) is displayed after you take a shot.
The photography results are displayed for about 2 seconds and then
automatically recorded.
In continuous shooting, the photography results are displayed for a set time
before being automatically recorded even if this option is set to “OFF”.

RESET ALL

w Playback mode
VOLUME (➡P.79)
BRIGHTNESS (➡P.79)
SET–UP

■ SET–UP Menu Options (Date/time setting, etc.)

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T Movie mode
—
BRIGHTNESS (➡P.79)
SET–UP

LOW/HIGH/OFF

LOW

Use this option to correct the date or time. See P.20 for details.
This option allows you to set the volume of the beep emitted when the camera
controls are used.

ENGLISH/FRANCAIS/
ENGLISH Select English, French or German as the language used for screen display.
DEUTSCH

—

Except for the DATE/TIME and LANGUAGE settings, this function resets all the
camera settings (including the photography and playback menu settings) to the
factory default values set at shipment. When you press “c”, a confirmation
screen appears. To proceed, press the “MENU/OK” button again.

SET–UP

6 Software Installation

POWER SAVE

6.1 The Software Components
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Driver
Allows a digital camera to be used
as USB Mass Storage (removable
disk drive, card reader).

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hPower saving “OFF” (default setting)
The camera does not use measures such as
“sleep” to reduce power consumption. However, if
the camera is not used for approximately 2 minutes,
this function automatically switches the camera off.
hPower saving “ON”
Power consumption is kept to a minimum to
prevent battery depletion.
i If the camera is not used for approximately 30
seconds, the screen switches off temporarily
to reduce power consumption (Sleep mode).
i Once the camera is in Sleep mode, if it is left
unused for a further 90 seconds, it is
automatically switched off.
i The charging time for the flash increases
slightly because the flash charging power is
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reduced.

When the camera is in sleep mode, pressing the
shutter button down halfway brings the camera
back to full operational mode. This is a useful
feature as it allows you to take pictures more
quickly than switching the camera off and then
on again. You can also take a picture by pressing
the shutter button all the way down.

! Operation can also be restored by pressing buttons
●

Connect the camera
with “DSC” selected as
the USB setting
(➡P.96).

PictureHello
Exif Launcher

Turn the Power switch to
“OFF” briefly and then
back to “q”.

Used for videoconferencing (Windows only)

Launches the FinePixViewer
software when a camera is
connected.

Connect the camera
with “PC CAM”
selected as the USB
setting (➡P.99).

ImageMixer VCD
for FinePix
Creates a FinePix CD Album.

Acrobat Reader
R

other than the shutter button.

◆ To restore power to the camera ◆

FinePixViewer
Allows you to display thumbnail lists of the
images stored on your PC or in the camera,
print the images individually or as an index,
display the images at full size and perform
some basic image processing.

USB PC Camera
Driver
Allows a digital camera to be
used as a PC Camera.

Software used to read PDF-format documents on a
personal computer. This software is needed to read the
User’s Guides for FinePixViewer.

QuickTime
Software needed for playing back movies, etc.

✽ Note that the software configuration differs slightly depending on your operating system.

6.2 Installation on a Windows PC
6.2.1 Load the CD-ROM into your PC
Do not connect the camera to your PC until
the software installation is completed.
1. Switch on your PC and start up Windows.
✽ If you have already switched on your PC, restart
your PC at this point.

4. The Setup screen appears. Click the
[Installing FinePixViewer] button.
✽ For more information on what is installed, click the
[Read Me First] button and [Using FinePixViewer]
button.

Launching the Installer Manually
1. Double-click the “My Computer” icon.
✽ Windows XP users should click “My
Computer” in the “Start” menu.

2. Right-click “FINEPIX” (CD-ROM drive) in
the “My Computer” window and select
“Open”.

6.2.2 From FinePixViewer installation to restart
1. Pre-installation checking begins. If any
warning messages appear, follow the
instructions given on the screen.

3. Double-click “SETUP” or “SETUP.exe”
in the CD-ROM window.

NOTE
Users of Windows 2000 or Windows XP should log in
using a system administrator account (e.g.
“Administrator”).

2. Quit all other active applications until no
applications are shown in the taskbar.
NOTE
If a “----.dll file not found.” message appears during
installation, there is another application running in the
background. Forcibly shut down the application. Refer
to your Windows manuals for information on how to
forcibly shut down an application.

✽ The way file names are displayed differs as
described below depending on your computer
settings.
• File extensions (3-letter suffixes indicating
the file type) may be shown or hidden. (e.g.
Setup.exe or Setup)
• Text may be shown normally or all in
uppercase (e.g. Setup or SETUP).

✽ The “Add New Hardware Wizard” may be hidden
behind the “Note” message. Check the taskbar,
move the message window and then click the
[Cancel] button.

3. Load the enclosed CD-ROM into the CD-ROM
drive. The installer starts up automatically.

2. A confirmation message appears asking
whether you want to continue with the
installation. Click the [OK] button.

6. Install QuickTime as directed by the onscreen instructions.

7. Install NetMeeting as directed by the onscreen instructions.

✽ If you have already installed QuickTime version
5.0.2 or later, this installation is not performed.

✽ If NetMeeting 3.01 or later is already installed on
your PC, this installation is not performed.

8. Install ImageMixer VCD for FinePix as
directed by the on-screen instructions.
9. Close the “Readme” window.
3. The software version is checked. If the
window shown below appears, click the
[OK] button to uninstall the software.

10. Install WINASPI as directed by the on-screen
instructions.
3 Check the installation destination folder and then
click the [Next >] button.
4 “Confirmation” screen shown may appear. To
continue with the settings, click the [Yes] button.

Click [Agree] button in the “Software License
Agreement” window.

11. Install Windows Media Player as directed
by the on-screen instructions and then
restart your PC.
✽ If the latest version of the software is already installed
on your PC, this installation is not performed. When
next screen appears, click the [Restart] button.

4. The USB drivers are installed.

5. Install FinePixViewer.

1 FinePixViewer installation begins and notes and
warnings are displayed. When you have
confirmed these, click the [Next >] button.
2 The User License Agreement for this software is
displayed. Read the agreement carefully and
then, if you agree to the terms of the Agreement,
click the [Yes] button. If you click the [No] button,
the software is not installed.

If the “Connection speed” window appears, set the
correct speed for your environment of connection and
then click the [Next] button.
✽ If you do not know your connection speed, simply
click the [Next] button.

In Windows Media Component Setup window, tick
the “I have read the Privacy Statement” checkbox
and then click the [Next >] button.
When you click the [Finish] button, your PC is
restarted.

12. After you restart your PC, install DirectX as
directed by the on-screen instructions and
then restart your PC again. If the latest
version of DirectX is already installed on
your PC, this installation is not performed.
13. After you restart your PC, the “FinePixViewer
installation completed” message appears.
Click “Using FinePixViewer” to view the
basic FinePixViewer functions.

15. Proceed with the installation as directed
by the on-screen instructions.

■ To install Acrobat Reader later...
1. Open the “My Computer” window, right-click
the CD-ROM icon and select “Open” to view
the contents of the CD-ROM.

6.3 Installation on a Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2

2. Double-click “Installer for MacOS8.6-9.x”
to launch the Installer.

6.3.1 Check the system software settings

3. The Installer setup screen appears. Click
the [Installing FinePixViewer] button.

■ Enable File Exchange
Check whether File Exchange is active.
To use an xD-Picture Card that is supported by the
camera, the File Exchange utility supplied with Mac
OS must be running.

✽ For more information on what is installed, click the
[Read Me First] button and [Using FinePixViewer]
button.

1. Switch on your Macintosh and start up
Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2.
NOTE
Do not connect the camera to your Macintosh until the
software installation is completed.

2. Double-click “ACROREAD” → “ENGLISH”
folder.
3. Double-click “ar505enu.exe”.

14. To install Acrobat Reader, click “Install
Acrobat Reader”.✽

✽ You should install Adobe Systems’ Acrobat
Reader software to read the FinePixViewer User’s
Guide (PDF).
If you already have the latest version installed,
this step is not required.

4. Proceed with the installation as directed by
the on-screen instructions.

2. Select the Extension Manager in the Control
Panel and check that the File Exchange
check box is ticked. If not, click in the box
so that an
appears and then restart your
Macintosh.

6.3.2 From FinePixViewer installation to restart
1. When you load the enclosed CD-ROM into
the CD-ROM drive, the “FinePix” window
automatically opens.
NOTE
If the “FinePix” window does not open automatically,
double-click the CD-ROM icon.

4. A confirmation message appears asking
whether you want to continue with the
installation. Click the [OK] button.

5. The User License Agreement for this
software is displayed. Read the agreement
carefully and then, if you agree to the
terms of the Agreement, click the [Yes]
button. If you click the [No] button, the
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software is not installed.

6. Select the installation destination for
FinePixViewer and ImageMixer VCD for
FinePix.

7. Install QuickTime as directed by the onscreen instructions and then restart your
Macintosh.

1 Click the [Open] button to open the installation
destination folder.

✽ If you have already installed QuickTime version
5.0.2 or later, this installation is not performed.

8. After you restart your Macintosh, the
“FinePixViewer installation completed”
message appears. Click “Using
FinePixViewer” to view the basic
FinePixViewer functions.

■ To install Acrobat Reader later...
1. Double-click the “FinePix” CD-ROM to
open the CD-ROM window.
2. Double-click “FinePixViewer for Mac OS
8.6-9.x” → “Acrobat Reader” → “English”
folder.
3. Double-click “English Reader Installer”.
4. Proceed with the installation as directed by
the on-screen instructions.

2 Click the [Save] button.

Click [Agree] button in the “License” window.

9. To install Acrobat Reader, click “Install
Acrobat Reader”.✽
✽ You should install Adobe Systems’ Acrobat
Reader software to read the FinePixViewer User’s
Guide (PDF).
If you already have the latest version installed,
this step is not required.

If the “Connection Speed” window appears after you restart your
Macintosh, set the correct speed for your environment of
connection and then click the [Next] button.
✽ If you do not know your connection speed, simply click the
[Next] button.

10. Proceed with the installation as directed
by the on-screen instructions.

6.4 Installation on a Mac OS X

4. Click the “

” icon.

6.4.1 From FinePixViewer installation to restart

9. Select the Mac OS X startup disk as the
installation destination and click the
[Continue] button.

Only FinePixViewer is installed on Mac OS X.
NOTE
AVI movies cannot be played back on version 10.0.4.

1. Switch your Macintosh on and start up Mac
OS X. Do not launch any other applications.
2. Load the enclosed CD-ROM into the CDROM drive. The “FinePix” window opens.
NOTE
If the “FinePix” window does not open automatically,
double-click the CD-ROM icon.

5. Enter the administrator name and password.
Then click the [OK] button.

10. Click the [Install (upgrade)] button.
11. When you have completed the installation,
click the [Restart] button.

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6. Click the [Continue] button.
3. Double-click “Installer for MacOS X”.

7. Quit any other programs that are running
and then click the [Continue] button.
8. Click [Cntinue] button in the “Software
License Agreement” window.

7 Camera Connection
The “Camera Connection” section explains how
to connect the camera to your computer using
the special USB cable and describes the
functions you can use once the camera and
computer are connected.
If the power cuts out during data transmission,
the data will not be transmitted correctly. Always
use the AC power adapter when connecting the
camera to a computer.

The first time you connect the camera
to your computer by referring Section 6
You must install all the
software before
connecting the camera
to your computer.
CD-ROM
(Software for FinePix SX)

■ DSC (Mass storage device) Mode

7.1 Using the optional AC Power adapter
■ PC CAM (PC Camera) Mode
This function allows you to conduct
videoconferencing sessions between PCs
connected to the Internet (➡P.99).
✽ Videoconferencing (“PictureHello”) is not
supported on Macintosh computers.
✽ Connection is only possible with a FUJIFILM camera
equipped with a “PC Camera” function.

For more information on using the software,
refer to “How to use FinePixViewer” in the HELP
menu which was installed from the CD-ROM.

Always use a FUJIFILM AC Power Adapter AC-5V
(➡P.114).
Use the AC power adapter in situations when a
loss of power will cause problems, such as
during file downloading (via the USB connection).
Using the AC power adapter also allows you to
take pictures and play back images without
worrying about depleting the batteries.
hCompatible AC power adapters
(Sold separately)
AC-5VS/AC-5VHS/AC-5VH
✽ See P.119 for notes on using the AC power adapter.
✽ Only connect or disconnect the AC power adapter
when the camera is switched off.
Connecting or disconnecting the AC power adapter
while the camera is switched on temporarily interrupts
the power supply to the camera, so that images or
movies being shot at the time are not recorded.
Failing to switch the camera off first can also result in
damage to the xD-Picture Card or malfunctions during
PC connection.

DC IN 5V Socket

Check that the camera is switched off. Plug the
AC power adapter connector into the “DC IN 5V”
socket and then plug the AC power adapter into
the power outlet.
✽ The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment
and shall be easily accessible.
✽ The shape of the plug and socket-outlet depends on
the country of use.

Connecting the AC power adapter does not
allow you to charge the Ni-MH batteries. Use the
optional charger (➡P.114) to charge the Ni-MH
batteries.

This mode provides a simple way to read images
from an xD-Picture Card and store images on to
an xD-Picture Card (➡P.96).

■ Camera Operation

7.2 Use at DSC mode

Camera

■ PC Operation
Windows 98/98 SE/Me/2000 Professional

DC IN 5V
socket

✽ The Windows CD-ROM may also be required
during installation. In this event, switch CD-ROMs
as directed by the on-screen instructions.

i FinePixViewer automatically starts up.
Digital
(USB) socket

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1. Load an xD-Picture Card containing
photographed images into your camera.
2. Slide the Power switch to the side to turn
the camera on.
3. Set the “USB MODE” setting in the “SET–
UP” menu to “DSC” (➡P.80, 81).
4. Slide the Power switch to the side to turn
the camera off.

✽ You should use the AC power adapter (sold
separately) the camera is connected to your PC
(➡P.95). Loss of power during data transmission can
prevent successful data downloading.

(USB)socket

5. Switch your PC on.
6. Use the special USB cable to connect the
camera to your computer.
7. Switch the camera on.
If you are using a Windows PC, the driver settings
are specified automatically when installation is
completed. No further action is required.
Always use the prescribed procedure when
disconnecting or switching off the camera
(➡P.102).
✽ On Windows XP and Mac OS X, you must specify the
automatic launch settings the first time you connect
the camera to your computer.
✽ Take care to ensure that the special USB cable is
connected the correct way around and that the plugs
are pushed fully into the connection sockets.

i When the camera and computer are exchanging
data, the self timer lamp blinks and the indicator
lamp blinks alternately green and orange.
i “DSC” appears on the screen.
i Power Save is disabled when the camera is
connected to a USB port.
✽ Before replacing the xD-Picture Card, always disconnect
the camera from the PC using the procedure on P.102.
✽ Do not disconnect the USB cable when the camera is
communicating with the PC. See P.102 for information
on the disconnection procedure.

✽ Screen for
Windows 98 SE

i A removable disk icon appears and you can
use your PC to transfer files to and from the
camera.
Windows

Macintosh

If the above operations do not occur, you do not
have the required software programs or drivers
installed on your PC. Complete the required PC
setup procedures. Then reconnect the camera
to your PC.

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Windows XP
1. The “Found New Hardware” help message
appears in the bottom-right corner of your
screen. This message will close when the
settings are completed. No action is required.
✽ This step is not required for subsequent connections.

■ When FinePixViewer is not included
in the list of actions to perform

7.3 Use at PC-CAM mode

Digital
(USB) socket

3. A new removable disk icon appears in the
“My Computer” window.

2. Specify the settings in the “AutoPlay” dialog
box.

TIP
The next time you connect the camera, the removable
disk drive icon and name change to the “FinePix” icon
and name.

■ When FinePixViewer is included in
the list of actions to perform
Select “Viewing images using FinePixViewer”
and then select the “Always do the selected
action” checkbox. (This checkbox may not be
shown in some cases.)
Click the [OK] button to launch FinePixViewer.

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1. Slide the Power switch to the side to turn
the camera on.
2. Set the “USB MODE” setting in the
“SET–UP” menu to “PC CAM” (➡P.80, 81).
3. Slide the Power switch to the side to turn
the camera off.
✽ You should use the AC power adapter (sold separately)
when the camera is connected to your PC (➡P.95).
Loss of power during data transmission can prevent
successful data downloading.

Camera
DC IN 5V
socket

Select “Take no action” and then select the “Always
do the selected action” checkbox. (This checkbox
may not be shown in some cases.)
Click the [OK] button and launch FinePixViewer
manually.

(USB)socket

4. Switch your PC on.
5. Use the special USB cable to connect the
camera to your computer.
6. Switch the camera on.
If you are using a Windows PC, the driver
settings are automatically specified when
installation ends. Just wait a few moments.
Always use the prescribed procedure when
disconnecting or switching off the camera
(➡P.102).
✽ Take care to ensure that the special USB cable is
connected the correct way around and that the plugs
are pushed fully into the connection sockets.

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■ Camera Operation

■ PC Operation
1. FinePixViewer automatically starts up and
the PictureHello window opens (Windows
only).

2. Check PC operation. The installation
procedure differs depending on the
operating system running on your PC.
✽ This step is not required for subsequent
connections.

Windows 2000 Professional
If the “Digital Signature Not Found” dialog box
appears, click the [Yes] button.

Windows 98/98 SE/Me
The “New Hardware Found” wizard appears. The
wizard will close when the settings are completed.
No action is required.

i When the camera and computer are
exchanging data, the self timer lamp blinks
and the indicator lamp blinks alternately green
and orange.
i The lens is fixed at the wide-angle zoom setting.
i “PC CAM” appears on the screen.
i Power Save is disabled when the camera is
connected to a USB port.
✽ Do not disconnect the USB cable when the camera is
communicating with the PC. See P.102 for information
on the disconnection procedure.
✽ If the camera is used as a PC camera, a light source
such as fluorescent tube stand can be used to
illuminate the subject and get a brighter image.
✽ When the camera is connected to a computer as a PC
camera, the color tones on the screen may change
briefly.

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✽ Screen for Windows 98 SE

If the above operations do not occur, you do not
have the required software programs or drivers
installed on your PC. Complete the required PC
setup procedures. Then reconnect the camera
to your PC.

✽ The Windows CD-ROM may also be required
during installation. In this event, switch CD-ROMs
as directed by the on-screen instructions.

Windows XP
The USB PC Camera Driver is installed automatically.
When the following screen appears, click the
[Continue] button.

3. FinePixViewer starts up automatically and
the live image is displayed.
NOTE
If the live image does not appear, refer to
“Troubleshooting” in FinePixViewer User’s Guide (PDF).
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The Exif Launcher installed with the FinePixViewer
automatically launches FinePixViewer when you
connect the camera to your PC.

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7.4 Disconnecting the Camera

Perform the steps shown below before you
switch the camera off. This procedure
differs depending on the operating system
software (or PC) you are using.

Windows 98 or 98 SE
No PC operation is needed.

Windows Me/2000 Professional/XP
1. Quit all applications (FinePixViewer etc.)
that are using the camera.
2. Check that the indicator lamp is lit green
or that the self timer lamp is off (no data is
being exchanged with the computer).
For a DSC connection, proceed to step 2 .
For a PC CAM connection, proceed to step 3 .
✽ Even when “Copying” is no longer displayed on the
computer, the camera and the computer may still be
exchanging data. Always check that the indicator
lamp is lit green or that the self timer lamp is off.

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1. Right-click
the
removable disk icon in
the “My Computer”
window and select
Eject. This step is only
required in Windows
Me.

3. The menu option shown below appears.
Click on this option.

Camera
DC IN 5V
socket

✽ Screen for Windows Me

4. The “Eject hardware” dialog box appears.
Click the [OK] button or the close button.

Macintosh
Drag the “Removable drive” icon on the desktop
to the Trash.

Digital
(USB) socket

1. Switch the camera off.
2. Unplug the special USB cable from the
camera.

✽ When you drag the icon to the Trash, “≠”
appears on the camera’s screen.

2. Left-click the Eject icon in the taskbar and
eject “USB Disk”.

✽ Screen for Windows Me

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4. Check that the files are downloaded from
the camera to your computer and that a
folder with the photography date is
created. Open the folder as shown below.

8 Using FinePixViewer
8.1 Saving Images on Your Computer
This section gives a brief overview of how to use
FinePixViewer. Refer to these instructions while you
are using FinePixViewer.

TIP
To open a folder, click on the plus “ + ” symbol (Windows)
or arrow “ ” (Macintosh) to the left of the folder.

Mac OS 8.6-9.2

1. Connect the camera to your computer in
DSC mode (➡P.96).

2. When you open the folders shown below
in order, the images in the camera are
displayed in the thumbnail display area.

3
4

1
2

2
3
4

3. Click the [Automatic Taking] button.
2
3
4

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NOTE
On Windows XP, the
removable disk appears
as “FinePix” (for the
second and subsequent
connections).

2
3

8.2 Making a FinePix CD Album

Mac OS X

Windows

Mac OS
1

Copies multiple images
at once.

For more information on using the software,
refer to “How to use FinePixViewer” in the HELP
menu which was installed from the CD-ROM.
Always use the prescribed procedure when
disconnecting or switching off the camera
(➡P.102).

Windows

5. Double-click a still-image thumbnail to
open an image window.

2
3

Indicates the folder in which FinePixViewer is
installed.

For using “ImageMixer VCD for FinePix” to create
CD albums and video CDs.
h To create CD-Rs or video CDs, you will need a
CD-R drive.
h Refer to the “ImageMixer VCD for FinePix” help
file for more detailed information.
h For inquiries regarding “ImageMixer VCD for
FinePix”
PIXELA User Support Center
PIXELA Home Page: http://www.ImageMixer.com/
North America (Los Angels) Telephone: +1-213-341-0163
Europe (U.K.) Telephone: +44-1489-564-764
Asia (Philippines) Telephone: +63-2-438-0090
Japan (Osaka) Telephone: +81-72-224-0181

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8.3 Using the FinePix Internet Service
NOTE

Mac OS X users should refer to P.108.
Using FinePixViewer also allows you to access the
FinePix Internet Service via the Internet.
✽ A working Internet connection is required not only for
FinePix Internet Service, but also online FAQ
(FinePixViewer frequently asked and responses) and
latest updates.
✽ A FinePix Internet Service fees do not include your
Internet service provider (ISP) connection fees or any
phone charges incurred in dialing your ISP’s access
point.

To use the FinePix Internet services, users must
first register.

8.4 User Registration
■ For Windows and Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2
NOTE
Your user ID and password are very important. Make
sure you do not forget them.

First-time users

✽ If the country or area where you are living does
not appear in the pull-down list, select “OTHERS”.

✽ Follow the steps below to register. Users can be
registered for free.

1. Launch FinePixViewer.
2. Click the [Register Now] button.

Registered users

The figure below gives a general overview of the
procedure.

3. The “User’s Registration for Internet
Services” dialog box opens. As shown at
right, select [Register Here], then select
the country or region where you are living
and click the [OK] button.

To the user registration
window

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The Internet menu is
updated.

✽ If you are not already connected to the Internet,
connect now (A dial-up dialog box may be
displayed).
✽ If you have completed the user registration, select
“Already Registered” (E.g. When you want to reinstall FinePixViewer after completing user
registration).

4. When the browser starts up, proceed as
directed by the on-screen instructions.

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5. Enter the required information in the user
registration page.

Once you complete the registration, a confirmation
E-mail is sent. Wait a few moments until the
message is sent.

■ For Mac OS X
1
2
3
4

To use the FinePix Internet services, users must
first register.
✽ Follow the steps below to register. Users can be
registered for free.

3. Select “User’s registration” and click the
[OK] button.

✽ If you are not already connected to the Internet,
connect now. (A dial-up dialog box may be
displayed.)
✽ Only select menu acquisition if you have already
completed the user registration process and you
have re-installed “FinePixViewer”, etc.

6. When you have entered all the required
information, click the [Registration] button
108 at the bottom of the page.

3
4

1. Double-click the “FinePixViewer” icon in
the installed folder.
2. Click the [User’s Registration] button. The
“Operation Selection” dialog box appears.

1 Enter the name of your choice (nickname, etc.).
2 Enter a password of your choice using letters
and/or numbers. Then enter the password again
for confirmation.
3 Enter your name.
4 Enter your E-mail address.
5 Enter the remaining required information.
✽ After you register, a confirmation E-mail message
is sent to you. Be sure to enter a valid E-mail
address at which you can receive the message.
✽ The actual user registration page may differ
slightly in appearance from the sample shown
here.

1
2

4. The User’s Registration
dialog box opens.
Select the country or
area where you are
living and click the
[OK] button.
✽ The actual user registration page may differ slightly
in appearance from the sample shown here.
✽ If the country or area where you are living does
not appear in the pull-down list, select “OTHERS”.

5. When the browser starts up, proceed as
directed by the on-screen instructions.
6. Enter the required information in the user
registration page.

1 Enter the name of your choice (nickname, etc.).
2 Enter a password of your choice using letters
and/or numbers. Then enter the password again
for confirmation.
3 Enter your name.
4 Enter your E-mail address.
5 Enter the remaining required information.
✽ After you register, a confirmation E-mail message
is sent to you. Be sure to enter a valid E-mail
address at which you can receive the message.
✽ The actual user registration page may differ slightly
in appearance from the sample shown here.

7. When you have entered all the required
information, click the [Register] button at
the bottom of the page.
Once you complete the registration, a confirmation
E-mail is sent. Wait a few moments until the
message is sent.

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8.5 Mastering FinePixViewer

8.6 Uninstalling the Software

For more information on FinePixViewer functions
not fully explained in this manual, refer to “How to
Use FinePixViewer” in the Help menu for details.

■ To read “How to Use FinePixViewer”...

Only perform this operation when you no longer
require the installed software or when the software
was not installed correctly.
Bookmarks

Windows
1. Switch on your PC.

You must install Adobe Systems’ Acrobat Reader.
See P.91 for information on installing Acrobat Reader.
Contents

■ What is explained in “How to Use
FinePixViewer”...
“How to Use FinePixViewer” covers a range of topics,
including batch processing and ordering prints.

3. The “Viewing Slide Shows” information is
displayed. Press the “←” key to view the
previous page or the “→” key to view the
next page.

2. Disconnect the camera (➡P.102, 103).

3. Quit all currently running applications.
4. Close all files.
5. Open the “My Computer” window, open
the “Control Panel”, and double-click
“Add/Remove Programs”.

7. When the confirmation message appears,
click the [OK] button. Check your selection
carefully since the process cannot be
cancelled once you click [OK].

■ Example: Looking up slide shows
1. Click “How to Use FinePixViewer” in the
FinePixViewer Help menu.
2. Search for relevant articles by clicking the
corresponding items in the Help
“Bookmarks” or “Contents”. Here, click
“Viewing Slide Shows”.
✽ For more information on using Acrobat Reader,
refer to the Acrobat Reader “Help” menu.

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6. The “Add/Remove Programs Properties”
window appears. Select the software to be
uninstalled (FinePixViewer or the driver)
and then click the [Add/Remove] button.

8. Automatic uninstallation begins.
When uninstallation ends, click the [OK]
button.

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Macintosh
NOTE
Only perform this operation when you no longer require
the installed software or when the software was not
installed correctly.

Mac OS 8.6-9.2

■ Uninstalling Mass Storage Driver and
PC Camera Driver

FinePixViewer folder to the Trash. Then
click “Empty Trash” in the “Special” menu.
Mac OS X

■ Uninstalling FinePixViewer
Quit FinePixViewer and DP Editor. Then drag
the installed FinePixViewer folder to the Trash
and select “Empty Trash” in the “Special”
menu.

System Expansion Options
e By using the FinePix 3800 together with other optional FUJIFILM products, your system can be
expanded to fill a wide range of uses.
FinePix 3800
Digital Camera
xD-Picture Card
(USB )

1. Check that the camera is not connected to
your Macintosh.
2. Drag all the files that begin with
“USB04CB...” to the Trash.

TV monitor
(commercially available)
Image Memory Card Reader
(USB )

3. Restart your Macintosh.
4. Select “Empty Trash” in the “Special” menu.

(PC card slot )

■ Uninstalling Exif Launcher,
FinePixViewer and DP Editor
1. After you have quit Exif Launcher in “Exif
Launcher Settings” in the FinePixViewer
“Settings” menu, move the Exif Launcher
file from the “Startup Items” folder in the
System folder to the Trash. Then select
“Empty Trash” in the “Special” menu.

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2. After you have exited FinePixViewer and
DP Editor and then drag the installed

PC Card Adapter

Personal Computer
(commercially available)
Digital Photo Printer CX-400
(USB )

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Accessories Guide
e The optional accessories (sold separately) can make taking pictures with the FinePix 3800 even
easier. For information on how to attach and use the accessories, refer to the instructions provided
with the accessory used.
Visit the FUJIFILM web site for the latest information on camera accessories.
http://home.fujifilm.com/products/digital/index.html

h xD-Picture Card
These are separately available xD-Picture Card cards.
Use the following xD-Picture Card:
DPC-16 (16MB)/DPC-32 (32MB)/DPC-64 (64MB)/DPC-128 (128MB)

● AC Power Adapter AC-5VH/AC-5VHS
Use the AC-5VH/AC-5VHS when taking pictures for a long period of time or when
the FinePix 3800 is connected to your PC.
✽ The shape of the AC power adapter, the plug and socket outlet depend on the country.

● Fujifilm Rechargeable Battery 2HR-3UF (2×)
The 2HR-3UF includes 2 pieces of high-capacity AA-size Nickel-Metal Hydride (Ni-MH)
batteries.

●

SC-FX304
This is a special case made of polyester that protects the camera against soiling,
dust and minor impacts when it is being carried.

h DPC-R1 Image Memory Card Reader
The DPC-R1 provides a quick and easy way to transfer images back and forth
between your PC and an image memory card (xD-Picture Card and SmartMedia).
The DPC-R1 uses the USB interface for high-speed file transfer.
i Compatible with Windows 98/98 SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000 Professional,
Windows XP or iMac, Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2, Mac OS X (10.1.2 to 10.1.5) and
models that support USB as standard.
i Compatible with SmartMedia of 3.3V, 4MB to 128MB.

h DPC-AD PC Card Adapter
The PC Card Adapter allows the xD-Picture Card and SmartMedia to be used as
a PC Card Standard ATA-compliant (PCMCIA 2.1) PC card (Type II).
h Compatible with SmartMedia of 5V/3.3V, 2MB to 128MB.

Fujifilm Battery charger with Battery BK-NH (with Euro type or UK type plug)
The BK-NH includes the quick battery charger BCH-NH and 2 Ni-MH batteries.
The BCH-NH can charge 2 Ni-MH batteries in approximately 120 minutes.
Up to 4 Ni-MH batteries can be charged simultaneously.

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Notes on Using Your Camera Correctly
eBe sure to read this information in conjunction with “Safety Notes” (➡P.131), to ensure that you use

your camera correctly.
■ Places to Avoid
Do not store or use the camera in the following types of
locations:
h In the rain or in very humid, dirty or dusty places.
h In direct sunlight or in places subject to extreme
temperature rises, such as in a closed car in summer.
h Extremely cold places.
h Places subject to strong vibration.
h Places affected by smoke or steam.
h Places subject to strong magnetic fields (such as near
motors, transformers or magnets).
h In contact with chemicals such as pesticides or next to
rubber or vinyl products for long periods of time.

■ Notes on Immersion in Water or Sand
The FinePix 3800 is particularly adversely affected by
water and sand. When you are at the beach or close to
water, ensure that the camera is not exposed to water or
sand. Take care also not to place the camera on a wet
surface. Water or sand inside the camera can cause faults
that may be irreparable.

■ Notes on Condensation

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If the camera is carried suddenly from a cold location into a
warm place, water droplets (condensation) may form on
the inside of the camera or on the lens. When this occurs,
switch the camera off and wait an hour before using the
camera. Condensation may also form on the xD-Picture

Card. In this event, remove the xD-Picture Card and wait a
short time before using it again.

■ When the Camera is Unused for Long Periods
If you do not intend to use the camera for a long period of
time, remove the batteries and the xD-Picture Card before
storing the camera.

■ Cleaning Your Camera
h Use a blower brush to remove dust from the lens, LCD
monitor screen or viewfinder as these surfaces, and then
wipe lightly with a soft, dry cloth. If any soiling remains,
apply a small amount of lens cleaning liquid to a piece of
FUJIFILM lens cleaning paper and wipe gently.
h Do not scratch hard objects against the lens, LCD
monitor screen or viewfinder as these surfaces are easily
damaged.
h Clean the body of the camera with a soft, dry cloth. Do
not use volatile substances such as thinners, benzine or
insecticide, as these may react with camera body and
cause deformation or remove the coating.

■ Using the Camera Overseas
When travelling overseas, do not place your camera in the
check-in baggage. Baggage handling at airports may
subject baggage to violent shocks, and the camera may be
damaged internally even when no external damage is
visible.

Notes on the Power Supply
Applicable Batteries
h AA-size alkaline, Ni-MH (nickel-metal hydride) can be
used with this camera.
Do not use AA-size manganese, lithium batteries in your
FinePix 3800 because the heat generated by the
batteries could damage the camera or cause
malfunctions.
h The operating lives of alkaline batteries vary between
brands and the life of batteries you purchase may be
shorter than the alkaline batteries provided with the
camera.

Notes on the Batteries
Incorrect use of the batteries could cause them to leak,
become hot, ignite or burst. Always observe the
precautions given below.
h Do not heat the batteries or throw them into a fire.
h Do not carry or store the batteries with metal objects
such as necklaces or hairpins that could come into
contact with the metal positive > and negative < poles
of the battery.
h Do not expose the batteries to fresh or sea water, and
take particular care to keep the terminals dry.
h Do not attempt to deform, disassemble or modify the
batteries.
h Do not attempt to peel off or cut the battery casing.
h Do not drop, strike or otherwise subject the batteries to
strong impacts.

h Do not use the batteries that are leaking, deformed,
discolored or exhibit any other obvious abnormality.
h Do not store the batteries in very warm or moist locations.
h Keep the batteries out of reach of infant and young
children.
h When loading the batteries into the camera, ensure that the
battery polarity (> and < ) is as indicated on the camera.
h Do not use new batteries together with used batteries. In
the case of rechargeable batteries, do not use charged
and discharged batteries together. Do not use batteries
of different types or brands together.
h If you do not intend to use the camera for a long period of
time, remove the batteries from the camera. (Note that if
the camera is left with the batteries removed, the time
and date settings are cleared.)
h The batteries may feel warm immediately after being
used. Before removing the batteries, switch the camera
off and wait until the batteries cool down.
h When replacing the batteries, always fit 4 new batteries.
Here, “new batteries” refers to either recently purchased
unused alkaline batteries, or Ni-MH (nickel-metal hydride)
batteries that have recently been fully recharged together.
h In cold locations (at temperatures of +10°C/+50°F or below),
battery performance deteriorates and the time for which they
can be used shortens markedly. This is particularly true of
alkaline batteries. In cold conditions, put the batteries in your
pocket or a similar place to warm them before loading them
into the camera. If you use a body warmer to warm the
batteries, ensure that they are not in direct contact with the
warmer.

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Notes on the Power Supply
h Soil (such as fingerprints) on the battery terminals can
markedly reduce the number of available shots. Carefully
wipe the battery terminals clean with a soft dry cloth before
loading the batteries.
If any liquid at all leaks from the batteries, wipe the battery
compartment thoroughly and then load new batteries.
If any battery fluid comes into contact with your hands or
clothing, flush the area thoroughly with water. Note that
battery fluid can cause loss of eyesight if it gets into your
eyes. If this occurs, do not rub your eyes. Flush the fluid out
with clean water and contact your physician for treatment.

■ Disposing of Batteries
When disposing of batteries, do so in accordance with your
local waste disposal regulations.

■ Notes on Small Rechargeable Batteries (Ni-MH
batteries)

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h Always use the special battery charger to charge AA-size
Ni-MH batteries. Charge the batteries as described in the
instructions provided with the battery charger.
h Do not use the battery charger to charge batteries other
than those specified for use with the charger.
h Note that the batteries may feel warm immediately after
being charged.
h Ni-MH batteries are not charged at shipment. Be sure to
charge the batteries before using them.
h The camera mechanism is such that it draws a minute
amount of current even when the camera is switched off.

Take particular care not to leave Ni-MH batteries in the
camera for a long period of time as they can become
excessively discharged and may no longer be usable
even when charged.
h Ni-MH batteries self-discharge even when not used.
Always charge Ni-MH batteries before using them. If the
time for which a battery provides power shortens
markedly when it has been correctly charged, this
indicates that the battery has reached the end of its
effective life and should be replaced.
h Soiling (fingerprints, etc.) on the terminals of Ni-MH
batteries can greatly reduce the number of available
shots. When this occurs, clean the terminals carefully
with a soft dry cloth. Then use up the remaining charge in
the batteries and recharge them.
h Newly purchased batteries or batteries that have been
left unused for an extended period may not be fully
charged. (This is indicated by the immediate display of
the battery low warning or a low number of available
shots.) This is a normal characteristic of the batteries and
does not indicate a fault. Repeatedly charging and using
the batteries 3 or 4 times will restore them to a normal
condition.
h If you repeatedly charge a Ni-MH battery before it is fully
discharged, it will suffer from the “memory effect”*,
causing the battery low warning to appear while there is
still ample charge remaining in the battery. To restore the
batteries to their normal condition, use up all the charge
in the batteries before recharging them.

✽ Memory effect: A phenomenon affecting the battery
characteristics such that the apparent
battery capacity decreases.

h This device may emit a humming noise, but this is
normal.
h If used near a radio, this device may cause static, so play
the radio in a distant place.

Notes on Using the AC Power Adapter
Always use the AC-5VH/AC-5VHS AC Power Adapter with
the FinePix 3800 Camera.
The use of an AC power adapter other than the AC-5VH/
AC-5VHS could result in damage to your FinePix 3800
Digital Camera.
h This AC power adapter is designed exclusively for indoor
use.
h Plug the connection cord plug securely into the DC input
terminal of the FUJIFILM Digital camera.
h Turn off the power switch of the FUJIFILM Digital camera
before disconnecting the connection cord from the
FUJIFILM Digital camera’s DC input terminal. To
disconnect, take hold of the plug and pull it out (do not
disconnect it by pulling on the cord).
h Do not use this AC power adapter with any device except
the specified device.
h During use, this AC power adapter will become hot to
touch, but this is normal.
h Do not disassemble the AC power adapter. Doing so
could be dangerous.
h Do not use this device in a place with high temperature
and high humidity.
h Do not drop or subject this device to strong shocks.

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Notes on the xD-Picture Card
■ Image Memory Card

■ Notes on Handling xD-Picture Card

h This Image Memory Card is a new image recording
media (xD-Picture Card) developed for digital
cameras. The Image Memory Card consists of a
semiconductor memory (NAND-type flash memory)
to record digital image data.
The recording process is electrically performed and
enables erasure of existing image data as well as rerecording of new image data.
h When using a new Memory Card, or a Memory Card
that has been initialized by a PC, be sure to initialize
(format/initialize) the card with your digital camera
before using it.

h Keep xD-Picture Cards out of the reach of small
children. When storing xD-Picture Cards, ensure that
they are kept in a location out of the reach of small
children to prevent a card being accidentally
swallowed. An xD-Picture Card could cause suffocation
if accidentally swallowed. If a child swallows an xDPicture Card, seek medical advice immediately.
h Make sure that the memory card is straight when you
insert into the camera etc.
h The memory card is a precision electronic instrument.
Do not apply pressure or shock, and avoid bending.
h Do not use the memory card in a hot, humid, or
corrosive environment.
h If the contact area on the card is soiled (dust,
fingerprints, etc.), wipe it clean with a soft, dry cloth.
h Clean the memory card with a soft dry piece of cloth
when dirty.
h When you carry or store it, always keep the card in
the anti-static case provided. Use a storage case if
available.
h The memory card can be used reliably for a long
period of time, but will eventually lose its ability to
store and play back image data. At this point, replace
with a new memory card.
h Never remove the xD-Picture Card or switch the
camera off during data recording, during data erasing
(xD-Picture Card formatting) or during frame advance

■ Protecting Your Data
h Data may be lost or destroyed in the following
situations. Please note that FUJIFILM assumes no
responsibility for data that is lost or destroyed.
1. Removal of the memory card or turning the power
off while the memory card is being accessed (i.e.,
during record, erase, initialization, and playback
operations).
2. Improper handling and use of the memory card by
the user or third party.
h We recommend saving your important data to
another media (i.e., MO disk, CD-R, hard disk, etc.).

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when images are being played back. These actions
could result in damage to the xD-Picture Card.
h The use of xD-Picture Cards is recommended with
the FinePix 3800.
The camera quality cannot be guaranteed when
cards other than those manufactured by FUJIFILM
are used.
h The xD-Picture Card may feel warm when it is
removed from the camera after extended periods of
picture taking or image viewing. This is normal and
does not indicate a fault.
h Do not affix labels to the xD-Picture Card.
This could result in the label peeling off and causing
a fault when the card is inserted or removed.

■ Notes on Using xD-Picture Card with a PC
h If you intend to take photos using an xD-Picture Card
that has been used on a PC, format the xD-Picture
Card on your camera.
h When you format an xD-Picture Card in the camera
and then shoot and record images, a directory
(folder) is automatically created. Image data is then
recorded in this directory.
h Do not change or delete the directory (folder) names
or file names on the xD-Picture Card from your PC as
this will make it impossible to use the xD-Picture
Card in your camera.
h Always use the camera to erase image data on an
xD-Picture Card.

h To edit image data, copy the image data to the PC’s
hard disk and then edit the copied data.
h Do not copy files other than those that will be used by
the camera.

■Specifications
Type

Image memory card for digital cameras
(xD-Picture Card)
Memory type
NAND-type flash memory
Conditions for use Temperature:
0°C to +40°C (+32°F to +104°F)
Humidity:
80% max. (no condensation)
Dimensions
25 mm × 2.2 mm × 20 mm
(0.98 in. × 0.09 in. × 0.79 in.) (W × H × D)

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Warning Displays
Warning Displayed
（赤点
(Lit red)

e The table below lists the warnings that are displayed on the screen

Explanation

(Blinking red)
（赤点

There is a strong likelihood of camera shake Use flash photography. However, a tripod
because the shutter speed is slow.
should be used for some scenes and modes.
Outside the AE continuous range.

The shot can be taken, but the exposure will not
be correct.

The AF (auto focus) cannot work effectively.

i If the image is too dark, take the picture at a
distance of around 2 m (6.6 ft.) from the subject.
i Use AF lock to take the picture.

No xD-Picture Card is loaded.

Insert an xD-Picture Card in the correct direction.

i The xD-Picture Card is not formatted.
i The xD-Picture Card contact area is soiled.

i Format the xD-Picture Card.
i Wipe the contact area on the xD-Picture Card
with a soft dry cloth. It may be necessary to
format the xD-Picture Card. If the error message
is still displayed, replace the xD-Picture Card.
i Contact your FUJIFILM dealer.

i Camera fault.
i The xD-Picture Card contact area is soiled.
i The xD-Picture Card is damaged.
i The xD-Picture Card format is incorrect.
i Camera fault.
The xD-Picture Card is fully recorded.

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Remedy

The batteries in the camera are fully depleted or Replace the batteries or have new batteries
ready.
very low on charge.

i Wipe the contact area on the xD-Picture Card
with a soft dry cloth. It may be necessary to
format the xD-Picture Card. If the error message
is still displayed, replace the xD-Picture Card.
i Contact your FUJIFILM dealer.
Erase some images or use an xD-Picture Card
that has ample free space.

Warning Displayed

Explanation

Remedy

i The file played back was not recorded correctly. i Images cannot be played back.
i The xD-Picture Card contact area (gold- i Wipe the contact area on the xD-Picture Card
colored area) is soiled.
with a soft dry cloth. It may be necessary to
format the xD-Picture Card. If the error
message is still displayed, replace the xDPicture Card.
i Camera fault.
i Contact your FUJIFILM dealer.
i You attempted to play a movie that was not i Movies cannot be played back.
recorded on this camera.
The frame number has reached 999–9999.

Take the shot using a formatted xD-Picture Card.

i The data could not be recorded due to an xD- i Re-insert the xD-Picture Card or switch the
Picture Card error or a connection error
camera off and then on again.
between the xD-Picture Card and camera.
i The photographed image cannot be recorded i Use a new xD-Picture Card.
as it is too large to fit in the available space on
the xD-Picture Card.
i The voice memo file is faulty.
i Camera fault.

i The voice memo cannot be played back.
i Contact your FUJIFILM dealer.

A protected file was encountered.

Protected files cannot be erased. Remove the
protection.

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Troubleshooting

Warning Displays
Warning Displayed

Explanation

Remedy

Prints were specified for more than 1000 frames The maximum number of frames for which
prints can be specified on the same xD-Picture
in the DPOF frame settings.
Card is 999.
Copy the images for which you want to order
prints onto another xD-Picture Card and then
specify the DPOF settings.
Camera malfunction or fault.

i Switch the camera on again, taking care not to
touch the lens.
i Switch the camera off and on again.

Troubleshooting
No power.

e If you think the camera is faulty, check the following once more.

Possible causes

Power cuts out during The batteries are exhausted.
operation.
Batteries runs out quickly.

Load new fully charged batteries.

i Camera is being used in extremely cold i Put the batteries in your pocket or another
warm place to heat them and then load them
conditions.
into the camera just before you take a picture.
i Wipe the battery terminals with a clean, dry
i The terminals are soiled.
cloth.
i The batteries have reached the end of their i Load new fully charged batteries.
operating lives.

No photograph is taken i No xD-Picture Card is loaded.
when the shutter button is i The xD-Picture Card is fully recorded.
pressed.
i The xD-Picture Card is write-protected.
i The xD-Picture Card is not formatted.
i The xD-Picture Card contact area (goldcolored area) is soiled.
i The xD-Picture Card is damaged.
i The Power Save function has switched the
camera off.
i The batteries are exhausted.

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Solutions

i The batteries are exhausted.
i Load new fully charged batteries.
i The AC power adapter plug has come out of i Plug the adapter back in.
the power outlet.
i The batteries are loaded the wrong way round. i Load the batteries in the correct direction.

i Load an xD-Picture Card.
i Insert a new xD-Picture Card or erase some
unwanted frames.
i Remove the write-protection.
i Format the xD-Picture Card.
i Wipe the xD-Picture Card contact area
(gold-colored area) with a clean dry cloth.
i Load a new xD-Picture Card.
i Switch the camera on.
i Load new fully charged batteries.

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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting

e If you think the camera is faulty, check the following once more.

Possible causes

Solutions

Can’t use the flash to take i The shutter button was pressed while the i Wait until charging is completed before
pictures.
pressing the shutter button.
flash was charging.
i Load new fully charged batteries.
i The batteries are exhausted.
i Set the flash mode to Auto, Red-eye
i The Suppressed Flash mode is selected.
Reduction or Forced Flash (The flash cannot
be used in some modes).
Can only select “Suppressed Continuous shooting is selected.
Flash” flash mode.

Set continuous shooting to OFF.

The photographed image i The subject is too far away.
i Move to within the effective flash range
is dark even though I used
before taking the shot.
the flash.
i Your finger was covering the flash/flash i Hold the camera correctly.
control sensor.

Possible causes

Solutions

The Frame function does i DPOF settings are specified for some i Cancel the DPOF settings and try again
not erase the frame.
frames.
(➡P.70).
i Remove the protection.
The ERASE ALL function i Some frames may be protected.
does not erase all the frames.
Can’t format the xD-Picture The xD-Picture Card is write-protected.
Card.

Remove the write-protection.
(Peel off the write-protect sticker.)

The playback image is i There is dust on the flash control sensor.
faded when I used the
flash to take a picture.

i Use an applicator such as a cotton swab to
clean the flash control sensor.

When the camera is connected i The special FinePix 3800 USB cable is not i Set up the camera and the special FinePix
to a personal computer (PC),
properly connected to the computer or
3800 USB cable correctly.
the shot image appears on the
camera.
camera’s LCD monitor.
i The PC is not switched on.
i Switch the PC on.

The image is blurred.

i Clean the lens.
i Cancel Macro mode.

Nothing happens when I i Camera malfunction.
use the Mode switch.

i The lens is dirty.
i You photographed scenery with Macro mode
selected.
i You took a close-up shot without selecting
Macro mode.
i You are shooting a subject that is not suited
to autofocusing.

i Select Macro mode.
i Use AF/AE lock to take the shot.

There is speckling on the The shot was taken with a slow shutter speed (long This is a characteristic of CCDs and does not
image.
exposure) in a high-temperature environment.
indicate a camera fault.

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Troubleshooting

The camera does not emit i The camera volume is set too low.
i Adjust the volume.
any sound.
i The microphone was blocked during i Take care not to block the microphone
shooting/recording.
during shooting/recording.
i There is something covering the speaker i Ensure that the speaker is uncovered.
during playback.

i The batteries exhausted.

i Briefly remove the batteries or disconnect
the AC power adapter. Then reload the
batteries or reconnect the AC power adapter
and try again.
i Replace the batteries.

The camera no longer The camera has suffered an unforeseen Briefly remove the batteries or disconnect the
works correctly.
problem.
AC power adapter. Then reload the batteries
or reconnect the AC power adapter and try
again.

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Specifications

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h Sensitivity: Equivalent to ISO 100
System
h White balance
h Model: Digital Camera FinePix 3800
Auto (7 positions selectable in Manual mode)
h Number of effective pixels: 3.2 million pixels
h Focal range
h CCD sensor
Normal: Approx. 80 cm/2.6 ft. to infinity
1/2.7-inch square pixel CCD with RGB Filter
Macro: Approx. 10 cm-80 cm/3.9 in.-2.6 ft.
Number of total pixels: 3.34 million pixels
h Shutter speeds
h Number of recorded pixels
Variable-speed, 3 sec. to 1/1500 sec. (using AE)
2048 × 1536 pixels/1600 × 1200 pixels/1280 × 960 pixels/
h Flash (Auto flash using flash control sensor)
640 × 480 pixels
Effective range: Wide Approx. 0.3 m-3.5 m (1.0 ft.-11.5 ft.)
h File format
Tele Approx. 0.8 m-3.5 m (2.6 ft.-11.5 ft.)
Still image: JPEG (Exif Ver.2.2), DPOF-compatible
Flash modes: Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Forced Flash,
Movie: AVI format, Motion JPEG
Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro, Red-Eye
✽ Design rule for Camera File system compliant
Reduction + Slow Synchro
h Viewfinder: 0.33 inches 110,000 pixels electronic viewfinder
(when the pop-up flash is stowed: Suppressed Flash)
h Lens: Fujinon 6× optical zoom lens F2.8/F4.8/F8.2
h LCD monitor
h Storage media: xD-Picture Card (16MB to 128MB)
1.8-inches, 62,000 pixels amorphous silicon TFT
h Focus distance: f=6 mm-36 mm
h Aperture: F2.8/F4.8/F8.2 (Wide) (automatically selected)
(equivalent to 38 mm-228 mm on a 35 mm camera)
h Self-Timer: Approx 10 sec. timer clock
h Exposure control
h Erase modoes
64 zones TTL metering, Program AE
Erase frame, Erase all frames, Format (initialize)
(exposure compensation available in Manual mode)
h Number of frames recorded
Quality
$
#
3M · N
2M
1M
0.3M
3M · F
1280 × 960
640 × 480
320 × 240
160 × 120
2048 × 1536
1600 × 1200
Number of recorded pixels
Approx. 1300KB Approx. 590KB Approx. 390KB Approx. 320KB Approx. 130KB
Movie
Image Data Size
122
49
39
12
26
Approx. 94 sec.
Approx. 5 min.
DPC-16 (16MB)
247
99
79
25
53
Approx. 191 sec. Approx. 10.1 min.
DPC-32 (32MB)
497
198
159
107
50
Approx. 6.4 min. Approx. 20.2 min.
DPC-64 (64MB)
319
398
997
102
215
Approx. 12.9 min. Approx. 40.6 min.
DPC-128 (128MB)

Input/Output Terminals
h

(USB) socket
USB (1) for image data output with a personal computer
h DC IN 5V (Power input) socket
Socket for specified AC power adapter

Power Supply and Others
h Power supply
Use one of the following:
• 4 × AA-size alkaline batteries
• 4 × AA-size Ni-MH (nickel-metal hydride) batteries (sold
separately)
• AC Power Adapter AC-5VH/AC-5VHS (sold separately)
h Number of available shots using batteries Using
(battery life)
Battery type

Using LCD monitor

Using EVF

Alkaline batteries

Approx. 300 frames✽ Approx. 320 frames✽

Ni-MH batteries
HR-3UF

Approx. 320 frames✽ Approx. 350 frames✽
✽ With fully charged battery

This indicates the number of available frames shot
consecutively at room temperature with a flash use rate of
50%. Note that these figures may vary depending on the
ambient temperature and the amount of charge in the
battery. The number of available shots or available
shooting time will be lower in cold conditions.

h Conditions for use
Temperature: 0°C to +40°C (+32°F to +104°F); 80%
humidity or less (no condensation)
h Camera dimensions (W/H/D)
99.7 mm × 77.3 mm × 69.3 mm/3.9 in. × 3.0 in. × 2.7 in.
(not including accessories and attachments)
h Camera mass (weight): Approx. 295 g/10.4 oz.
(not including accessories, batteries or xD-Picture Card)
h Weight for photography: Approx. 437 g/15.4 oz.
(including batteries, xD-Picture Card, lens cap and strap)
h Accessories: See P.7
h Optional Accessories: See P.114, 115

✽ These specifications are subject to change without notice.
FUJIFILM shall not be held liable for damages resulting
from errors in this Owner’s Manual.
✽ The LCD monitor on your digital camera is manufactured
using advanced high-precision technology. Even so,
small bright points and anomalous colors (particularly
around text) may appear on the monitor and viewfinder.
These are normal display characteristics and do not
indicate a fault with the monitor. This phenomenon will
not appear on the recorded image.
✽ The operation error may be caused in a digital camera
by the strong radio interference (i. e. electric fields,
static electricity, line noise, etc.).
✽ Due to the nature of the lens, the edges of photographed
images may appear distorted. This is normal and does
not indicate a fault.

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130

Explanation of Terms

Safety Notes

DPOF: Digital Print Order Format
DPOF is a format used for recording information on a storage media (image memory card, etc.) that allows
you to specify which of the frames shot using a digital camera are printed and how many prints are made of
each image.
EV:
A number that denotes exposure. The EV is determined by the brightness of the subject and sensitivity (speed) of
the film or CCD. The number is larger for bright subjects and smaller for dark subjects. As the brightness of the
subject changes, a digital camera maintains the amount of light hitting the CCD at a constant level by adjusting
the aperture and shutter speed. When the amount of light striking the CCD doubles, the EV increases by 1.
Likewise, when the light is halved, the EV decreases by 1.
JPEG:
Joint Photographics Experts Group
A file format used for compressing and saving color images. The compression ratio can be selected, but the higher the
compression ratio, the poorer the quality of the expanded image.
Motion JPEG:
A type of AVI (Audio Video Interleave) file format that handles images and sound as a single file. Images in
the file are recorded in JPEG format. Motion JPEG can be played back by QuickTime 3.0 or later.
PC Card:
A generic term for cards that meet the PC Card Standard.
PC Card Standard:
A standard for PC cards determined by the PCMCIA.
PCMCIA:
Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (US).
White Balance:
Whatever the kind of the light, the human eye adapts to it so that a white object still looks white. On the other
hand, devices such as digital cameras see a white subject as white by first adjusting the color balance to suit
the color of the ambient light around the subject. This adjustment is called matching the white balance. A
function that automatically matches the white balance is called an Automatic White Balance function.

h To ensure that you use your FinePix 3800 camera
correctly, read these Safety Notes and your Owner’s
Manual carefully beforehand.
h After reading these Safety Notes, store them in a safe
place.

About the Icons
The icons shown below are used in this document to
indicate the severity of the injury or damage that can result
if the information indicated by the icon is ignored and the
product is used incorrectly as a result.

WARNING

This icon indicates that death or
serious injury can result if the
information is ignored.

CAUTION

This icon indicates that personal
injury or material damage can
result if the information is ignored.

The icons shown below are used to indicate the nature of
the information which is to be observed.
Triangular icons notify the user of information
requiring attention (“Important”).
Circular icons with a diagonal bar notify the user
that the action indicated is prohibited
(“Prohibited”).
Filled circles with an exclamation mark notify the
user of an action that must be performed
(“Required”).

WARNING
When a fault arises, switch the camera off
and then remove the batteries and
disconnect the AC power adapter.
Continued use of the camera when it is
emitting smoke, is emitting any unusual odor,
or is in any other abnormal state can cause a
fire or electric shock.
h Contact your FUJIFILM dealer.

Unplug from
power socket.

Do not allow water or foreign objects to
enter the camera.
If water or foreign objects get inside the
camera, switch the camera off, remove the
battery and disconnect and unplug the AC
power adapter.
Continued use of the camera can cause a fire
or electric shock.
h Contact your FUJIFILM dealer.
Do not place the camera on an unstable
surface.
This can cause the camera to fall or tip over
and cause injury.
Do not use the camera in the bathroom or
shower.
This can cause a fire or electric shock.

Do not use in the
bathroom or shower.

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Safety Notes
WARNING
Never attempt to modify or disassemble
the camera. (Never open the casing.)
Do not use the camera when it has been
dropped or the casing is damaged.
This can cause a fire or electric shock.
h Contact your FUJIFILM dealer.
Never attempt to take pictures while in
motion.
Do not use the camera while you are walking
or operating a moving car or other vehicle.
This can result in you falling down or being
involved in a traffic accident.
Do not heat, modify or attempt to
disassemble the batteries.
Do not drop or subject the batteries to
impacts.
Do not attempt to recharge lithium or
alkaline batteries.
Do not store the batteries with metallic
products.
Any of these actions can cause the batteries to
burst or leak and cause fire or injury as a result.

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Do not touch any metal parts of the
camera during a thunderstorm.
This can cause an electric shock due to
induced current from the lightning discharge.

WARNING

Do not
disassemble.

CAUTION

Do not use the batteries except as specified.
Load the batteries with the poles positioned
as indicated by the > and < marks.

Keep out of the reach of small children.
This product could cause injury in the hands
of a child.

Use only the batteries or AC power
adapter specified for use with this camera.
The use of other power sources can cause a
fire.

Do not use this camera in locations
severely affected by oil fumes, steam,
humidity or dust.
This can cause a fire or electric shock.

If the battery leaks and fluid gets into your
eyes or comes into contact with your skin
or clothing, this can cause injury or loss of
eyesight. Immediately flush the affected
area thoroughly with clean water and seek
medical treatment.

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.
This can cause a fire.

When discarding or storing batteries, cover
the battery terminals with insulation tape.
hContact with other metallic objects or batteries
could cause the batteries to ignite or burst.
Keep xD-Picture Cards out of the reach of
small children.
Because xD-Picture Cards are small, they
can be accidentally swallowed by small
children. Be sure to store xD-Picture Cards
out of the reach of small children. If a child
accidentally swallows an xD-Picture Card,
seek medical advice immediately

Do not place heavy objects on the camera.
This can cause the heavy object to tip over or
fall and cause injury.
Do not move the camera while the AC
power adapter is still connected.
This can damage the power cord or cables
and cause a fire or electric shock.
Do not cover or wrap the camera or the
AC power adapter in a cloth or quilt.
This can cause heat to build up and distort
the casing or cause a fire.

CAUTION
Remove the batteries and disconnect the
AC power adapter when you are cleaning
the camera or if you intend to leave the
camera unused for a long period.
Failure to do so can cause a fire or electric
shock.
Using a flash too close to a person’s eyes
may temporarily affect the eyesight.
Take particular care when photographing
infants and young children.
Request regular internal testing and
cleaning for your camera.
Build-up of dust in your camera can cause a
fire or electric shock.
h Contact your FUJIFILM dealer to request
internal cleaning every 2 years.
When an xD-Picture Card is removed, the
card may fly completely out of the slot.
Use your finger to stop the card flying out
before removing the card.
If an xD-Picture Card is allowed to fly out, it
could hit someone and cause injury.

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