Getting Ready Using the Camera Advanced Features Settings Software Installation
This manual will show you how to use your FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA FinePix F420 correctly. Please follow the instructions carefully.

Viewing Images

BL00323-200 (1)

Warning

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.
EC Declaration of Conformity
to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. 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 users 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 A/V cable, USB cable and DC supply cord.
For customers in the U.S.A.
Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

We Name: Address:

Fuji Photo Film (Europe) G.m.b.H. Heesenstrasse Dusseldorf, Germany

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.
declare that the product Product Name: FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA FinePix F420 Manufactures Name: Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd. Manufactures Address: 26-30, Nishiazabu 2-chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-8620, Japan is in conformity with the following Standards Safety: EN60065 EMC: EN55022: 1998 Classe B EN55024: 1998 EN61000-3-2: 1995 + A1:1998 + A2:1998 following the provision of the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC, 92/31/EEC and 93/68/EEC) and Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC).

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
For customers in Canada CAUTION
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Please read the Safety Notes (P.89) and make sure you understand them before using the camera.

Dusseldorf, Germany

December 1, 2003 Date Signature/Managing Director

IMPORTANT

NOTICE
BEFORE OPENING THE PACKAGE OF CD-ROM PROVIDED BY FUJI PHOTO FILM CO., LTD., PLEASE READ THIS END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT CAREFULLY. ONLY IF YOU DO AGREE TO THIS AGREEMENT, YOU WILL BE ABLE TO USE THE SOFTWARE RECORDED ON THE CD-ROM. BY OPENING THE PACKAGE, YOU ACCEPT AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THIS AGREEMENT.
Be sure to read this page before using the Software.
End User License Agreement
This End User License Agreement (Agreement) is an agreement between Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd. (FUJIFILM) and you, which sets forth the terms and conditions of the license granted for you to use the software provided by FUJIFILM. The CD-ROM contains third party software. In case a separate agreement is provided by a third party supplier for its software, the provisions of such separate agreement shall apply to the use of such third party software, prevailing over those of this Agreement. 1. Definitions. (a) Media means the CD-ROM titled Software for FinePix SX which is provided to you together with this Agreement. (b) Software means the software which is recorded on Media. (c) Documentation means the operation manuals of Software and other related written materials which are provided to you together with Media. (d) Product means Media (including Software) and Documentation collectively. 2. Use of Software. FUJIFILM grants to you a nontransferable, nonexclusive license: (a) to install one copy of Software onto one computer in binary machine executable form; (b) to use Software on the computer onto which Software is installed; and (c) to make one backup copy of Software. 3. Restrictions. 3.1 You shall not distribute, rent, lease or otherwise transfer all or any part of Software, Media or Documentation to any third party without FUJIFILMs prior written consent. You also shall not sublicense, assign or otherwise transfer all or any part of the rights granted to you by FUJIFILM under this Agreement without FUJIFILMs prior written consent. 3.2 Except as expressly granted by FUJIFILM hereunder, you shall not copy or reproduce all or any part of Software or Documentation. 3.3 You shall not modify, adapt or translate Software or Documentation. You also shall not alter or remove copyright and other proprietary notices that appear on or in Software or Documentation. 3.4 You shall not, or shall not have any third party, reverse-engineer, decompile, or disassemble Software.

h 16 MB, xD-Picture Card (1)
Included with: Anti-static case (1)
h Rechargeable Battery NH-20 (1)
I 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.
h Battery Charger BC-NH20 (1)
Included with: Power cable (1)

I 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 xD-Picture Card containing images or data protected under copyright laws is only permissible within the restrictions imposed by those copyright laws.

h Strap (1)

I Trademark Information
and xD-Picture Card are trademarks of Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd. h IBM PC/AT is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corp. of the U.S.A. h Macintosh, Power Macintosh, iMac, PowerBook, iBook and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., 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, and the Windows logo are 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 Other company or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective companies. h
h A/V cable for the FinePix F420 (1) (approx. 1.2 m (3.9 ft.))
h USB cable with Noise Suppression core (1)

I Liquid Crystal

If the LCD monitor is damaged, take particular care with the liquid crystal in the monitor. 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 soap and running water. 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.

1 The SET-UP screen appears. Press a or b to select . 2 Press c to select ENGLISH, FRANCAIS, DEUTSCH, ESPAOL, or . Press c to cycle through the language settings.
The Rechargeable Battery NH-20 or Ni-MH rechargeable batteries (commercially available) are not discharged when the camera is set in the cradle (P.77) or while using the AC power adapter (P.69). Remove the cradle or AC power adapter from the camera before discharging batteries.
! G The screens in this manual are shown in English. ! G See P.57 for more information on the F OPTION menu.

! G Remove

the camera from the cradle when discharging batteries. ! G Do not use the procedure for discharging rechargeable batteries with alkaline batteries.
1 Press a or b to select DISCHARGE. 2 Press c.
1 Press d or c to select OK. 2 Press the MENU/OK button. The screen changes and discharging begins. When the battery level indicator blinks red and discharging ends, the camera turns off.
! G To cancel discharging, press the BACK button.

BASIC OPERATION GUIDE

Youve read the chapter on getting ready and the camera is now set up and ready to take pictures. Using the Camera describes the basic camera operations of Taking Pictures, then Viewing Images and Erasing Images.
This section describes the cameras functions.
0 Changing modes Slide the Mode switch to change modes. Still photography mode: Still image shooting. Playback mode: Photographed image playback. Movie mode: Movie recording.

) switch

0 Photo mode (

) button

Photography: Selects the quality (number of recorded pixels), sensitivity and FinePix COLOR setting. Playback: Specifies the print order (DPOF) settings.
Photography: ab switch to zoom in Presses (telephoto). Presses to zoom out (wide-angle). Playback: ab switch (Panning frames (files)) Presses to enlarge the image. Presses to revert to normal display.
0 Using the Menus 1Display the menu. Press the MENU/OK button.
2Select a menu option. Press the left or right arrow d or c on the button.
3Select a setting. Press the up or down arrow a or b on the switch.
4Confirm the setting. Press the MENU/OK button.
0 DISP button Press this button to select the LCD monitor display. Photography: Turns the LCD monitor on and off or displays the framing guides. Playback: Turns text display on and off or selects multi-frame playback. 0 dc button Photography: d button Turns Macro ( ) on and off. c button Sets the flash ( ). Playback: Changes frame or (in a movie) frame advance.

On the FinePix F420, 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.
! G The framing guideline is not recorded on the image. ! G The lines in the scene frame divide the recorded pixels into 3 roughly equal
parts horizontally and vertically. When the image is printed, the resulting print may be shifted slightly from the scene frame.
VIEWING THE IMAGES (PLAYBACK)

Single-frame playback

1 Set the Mode switch to w. 2 Press c to scan forward through the images and press d to scan backwards. During single-frame playback, you can use the zoom to check your photo or trim the image so that only the part you want to show is saved.
Press the BACK button to return to single-frame playback.
! G Setting the Mode switch to w, the last shot is played back. ! G If the lens is extended during playback, the lens automatically
retracts as a protective measure if the camera is not used for about 6 seconds.
Fast-forwarding through the images
Hold down d or c about 1 second during playback to skip backwards or forwards through the images.
Playback frame number Using the Camera

Playback zoom

Change using the DISP button.

Panning

! G A bar appears as a progress bar to the location of the current
image on the xD-picture Card.

Multi-frame playback

Text displayed No text displayed Multi-frame playback
In Playback mode, the display shown on the LCD monitor changes each time when pressing the DISP button. Press the DISP button until the multi-frame playback screen (9 frames) appears.
Pressing a ( ) up or b ( ) down during single-frame playback zooms (enlarges) the still image. At that point, a zoom bar appears.
Pressing a, b, d, or c to display another part of the image.

Select AUTO as the sensitivity setting and the camera automatically selects the appropriate sensitivity setting for the subject brightness. The AUTO sensitivity setting can be selected in a in the SHOOTING MODE.
When setting p -CHROME or p -B&W, the icon appears on the LCD monitor.

p-CHROME: R p-B&W :T

High-sensitivity photography (800)
When high sensitivity (800) is selected, the quality is automatically set to 1. When using a high sensitivity setting, ^ appears on the LCD monitor.
digital zoom cannot be used in high-sensitivity photography.
N Quality setting in High-sensitivity mode N
If you try to select a quality setting (P.29) other than 1 when the camera is set to High-sensitivity mode, ^ appears blinking and the quality cannot be changed.
TAKING PICTURES SELECTING THE CAMERA SETTINGS
Consider the scene you are photographing and the sort of image you want to achieve when you specify the camera settings. A general guide to the procedure is given below.
e MACRO (CLOSE-UP) PHOTOGRAPHY / d FLASH
e MACRO (CLOSE-UP) PHOTOGRAPHY 2 0
Selecting Macro mode allows you to take close-up shots. 1 Set the Mode switch to q. 2 Press the e Macro button (d). Close-up shots are ready to take when the e appears on the LCD monitor. To cancel Macro mode, press the e Macro button (d) again. h Focal range Approx. 8.5 cm to 80 cm (3.3 in. to 31.5 in.) h Effective flash range Approx. 30 cm to 80 cm (11.8 in. to 31.5 in.) h Optical zoom focal length Approx. 36 mm-52 mm, Maximum zoom scale: 1.4 h Digital zoom focal lengths 3: Approx. 52 mm-73 mm, Maximum zoom scale: Approx. 1.4 1: Approx. 52 mm-114 mm, Maximum zoom scale: Approx. 2.2 `: Approx. 52 mm-229 mm, Maximum zoom scale: Approx. 4.4

Select the SHOOTING MODE

a s Leaves the EV and White balance settings to the camera. Sets the EV and White balance to manual to easily control yourself.
m / , /. / / Selects the best setting for the scene being shot.
Specify the required Photography function settings

d Flash

e * f D A Uses for shots in dark locations or for backlit subjects, etc. Macro Uses for close-up shots. Self-timer Uses in situations such as group shots where the photographer is included in the shot. Continuous shooting Uses to take a series of continuous shots. EV Uses the AE exposure as a reference value of 0, this function brightens (+) or darkens () the shot. White balance Uses to fix the white balance to suit the photography

conditions and lighting.

! G Macro photography is automatically cancelled in the following
If you use the viewfinder to take a picture in Macro mode, the field visible through the viewfinder does not match the field actually photographed because the viewfinder and lens are in different positions. Accordingly, you should use the LCD monitor to take pictures in Macro mode.
I Photography mode specifications

1 Press a or b to select SHOOTING MODE. 2 Press the MENU/OK button to confirm the selection.
When the setting is enabled, an icon appears in the top-left corner of the LCD monitor.
! G The settings available in the menu screen vary depending on
the SHOOTING MODE (P.32).

* SELF-TIMER PHOTOGRAPHY

The self timer can be set in Still photography mode. The self timer is used in situations such as group shots where the photographer is included in the shot. When you set the self-timer to ON, * appears on the LCD monitor. In this mode, a timer runs for about 10 seconds before the shutter is released.
Photography mode Explanation Available flash modes
q MANUAL q AUTO m PORTRAIT , SCENE. SPORT / NIGHT
This is the mode for specifying EV (exposure compensation) AUTO / b / d / v / c / (P.40) and White balance (P.40) settings. n This is the easiest mode for taking pictures and can be used in AUTO / b / d / v a wide range of conditions. This is the best mode for shooting portraits. Skin tones are AUTO / b / d / v / c / shown beautifully and the overall tone is soft. n This is the best mode for shooting scenery in daylight and provides crisp, clear shots of scenery such as buildings and can not be used mountains. This is the best mode for shooting sporting events. This mode AUTO / d / v gives priority to faster shutter speeds. This is the best mode for evening and night scenes. This mode allows you to take shots where priority is given to slow shutter speeds of up to 2 seconds. To prevent camera shake, always c / n / v use a tripod.
self-timer is automatically turned off in the following situations: i When shooting ends i When the SHOOTING MODE is changed i When the Mode switch setting is moved another setting i When the camera is turned off
1 Position the AF frame over the subject. 2 Press the Shutter button down halfway to focus the shot. 3 Without releasing the Shutter button, press the button all the way down (fully pressed) to start the self-timer.
! G The AF/AE lock can be used in Self-timer photography mode ! G Take care not to stand in front of the lens when you press the
Shutter button as this can prevent the correct focus or brightness (exposure) being obtained. (P.24).
m, ,,. and / can not be selected Macro mode.

PHOTOGRAPHY MENU

Selecting the SHOOTING MODE (P.36)
The self-timer lamp lights steadily for about 5 seconds and then blinks for another 5 seconds, after which the shot is taken.
f Top 4-frame continuous shooting
This mode shoots up to 4 frames at intervals as short as 0.3 seconds. When taking the pictures, the photographed images are displayed and automatically recorded.

1 Press d or c to select U DPOF ALL RESET. 2 Press the MENU/OK button.

Total number of prints

Always press the MENU/OK button (or Photo mode (p) button) to complete the settings. Pressing the BACK button, no DPOF settings are specified.

N Canceling a frame N

To cancel the DPOF setting for a frame you have specified (cancel frame), perform steps 1 to 3 and then: 1 Press d or c to select the frame (file) with the DPOF setting you want to cancel. 2 Set the number of prints to 0 (zero). To cancel the DPOF setting for another frame (file), repeat steps 1 and 2. Press the MENU/OK button (or Photo mode (p) button) to complete the settings.
A confirmation message appears on the LCD monitor. To reset all the DPOF settings, press the MENU/OK button (or Photo mode (p) button).

4 Settings 1 10

6 ADJUSTING THE MONITOR BRIGHTNESS / VOLUME

SET-UP

I SET-UP menu options

IMAGE DISP.

ON/OFF

Default setting

Explanation
This option specifies whether or not an image checking screen (photography result) appears after you take a shot. The photographed image appears for a few moments and then automatically recorded. This option allows you to specify whether the LCD monitor turns off to conserve power if the camera is not used for 30 seconds. See P.58 for details. Erases all files. See P.59 for details. Sets the volume of the tone emitted when the camera controls are used. Sets the volume of the sound emitted when the shutter operates. Use this option to correct the date or time. See P.15 for details. Use this option to specify whether the LCD monitor is automatically turned ON or OFF when the Mode switch is set to q. Specifies whether frame numbers are assigned consecutively from previous numbers or begin again. See P.59 for details. Selects the function when the camera is connected to a PC. See P.70 for details. Allows you to specify whether the stored startup screen appears on the LCD monitor when you turn the camera on. Use this setting to specify the language used for screen display. Specifies whether video output is set to NTSC or PAL. Discharges rechargeable batteries. See P.17 for details. Resets all the camera settings (other than the DATE/TIME, FRAME NO., LANG. and VIDEO SYSTEM settings) to the factory default values set at shipment. Pressing c displays a confirmation message. To reset the settings, press the MENU/OK button.

POWER SAVE FORMAT

ON/OFF OK OFF/1/2/3 OFF/1/2/3 SET ON/OFF CONT./RENEW /qPC ON/OFF

ON ON CONT. ON

BEEP SHUTTER DATE/TIME
LCD monitor brightness can be adjusted in q Still photography mode and r Movie mode.
1 Press d or c to select F OPTION and then press a or b to select 6 LCD or VOLUME. 2 Press the MENU/OK button.
qLCD FRAME NO. USB MODE START-IMAGE
ENGLISH VIDEO SYSTEM DISCHARGE NTSC/PAL OK
1 Press d or c to adjust the LCD monitor brightness or the volume. 2 Press the MENU/OK button to confirm the new setting.

qRESET

F USING THE SET-UP SCREEN 2 0
1 Press the MENU/OK button to display the menu on the LCD monitor. 2 Press d or c to select F OPTION and then press a or b to select SET-UP. 3 Press the MENU/OK button to display the SETUP screen. 4 Press a or b to select a menu option and then press d or c to change the setting. Press c for FORMAT, DATE/TIME, DISCHARGE or qRESET. 5 After you have modified the settings, press the MENU/OK button to confirm the changes.
! G To exit this procedure without changing the settings, press

the BACK button.

N SET-UP menu options N
The options available in the F menu vary depending on whether q, r or w mode is selected. h q Still photography mode h r Movie mode h w Playback mode
! G Always turn the camera off when replacing the battery. If you
open the battery cover or disconnect the AC power adapter without turning the camera off may cause the camera settings to revert to the factory default values set at shipment.

POWER SAVE SETTING

When this function is active, the LCD monitor goes dark when the camera is not used for about 10 seconds. When the camera is not used for another 20 seconds, this function automatically turns the LCD monitor off (sleep) to reduce power consumption (the viewfinder lamp (green) blinks at 1-second intervals). If the camera remains unused for an additional interval of 2 minutes, the Power save function automatically turns the camera off. Use this function when you want to conserve battery power.

Directory number File number Frame number
The file number can be checked by viewing the image. The last 4 digits of the 7-digit number in the top right corner of the LCD monitor are the file numbers, while the first 3 digits show the directory number.
changing the xD-Picture Card, always turn the camera off before opening the battery cover. Opening the battery cover without turning the camera off may cause the Frame number memory to not function correctly. ! G File number run from 0001 to 9999. Once 9999 is exceeded, the directory number changes from 100 to 101. The maximum number is 9999999. ! G The displayed frame number may differ for images photographed on other cameras. ! G When the message appears, see P.82.
5.1 THE SOFTWARE COMPONENTS
Connect the camera with selected as the USB setting (P.71). Connect the camera with qPC selected as the USB setting.
5.2 INSTALLATION ON A Windows PC
Pre-installation checklist
To run this software, you must have the hardware and software described below. Check your system before you begin the installation.
Compatible PCs Operating System IBM PC/AT or compatible1 Windows 98 (including the Second Edition) Windows Millennium Edition (Windows Me) Windows 2000 Professional2 Windows XP Home Edition2 Windows XP ProfessionalMHz Pentium or better recommended (800 MHz Pentium III or better recommended for Windows XP) 64 MB minimum (128 MB minimum for Windows XP), 256 MB or more recommended Amount required for installation: 450 MB minimum Amount required for operation: 600 MB minimum (When using ImageMixer VCD2 for FinePix: 2 GB or better) pixels or better, 16-bit color or better (When using ImageMixer VCD2 for FinePix: or better) i To use FinePix Internet Service or mail attachment function: An Internet connection and e-mail transmission software i Connection speed: 56k or better recommended Speakers, microphone and sound card

USB Mass Storage Driver

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

Exif Launcher

Launches the FinePixViewer software when a camera is connected.

USB PC Camera Driver

Allows a digital camera to be used as a PC Camera (Windows/Mac OS 9 only).

CPU RAM Hard disk space

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.
Internet connection3 Sound functions4

PictureHello

Used for videoconferencing (Windows only).

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

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

Screen for Windows Me

! G This step is not required for subsequent connections.
2 Specify the settings in the AutoPlay dialog box. h 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. h When FinePixViewer is not included in the list of actions to perform 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. 3 A new removable disk icon appears in the My Computer window.
3 The menu option shown below appears. Click on this option. Screen for Windows Me 4 The Safe To Remove Hardware message box appears. Click the [OK] button or the close button.

Macintosh

Drag the Removable drive icon on the desktop to the Trash.
! G When you drag the icon to the Trash, appears
on the cameras LCD monitor.

N Regarding the Icons N

The next time you connect the camera, the removable disk drive icon and name change to the FinePix icon and name.
1 Turn the camera off. 2 Unplug the USB cable (included) from the camera.
OFF Proceed to USING FinePixViewer on P.74.

6.2 USING FinePixViewer

6.2.1 Mastering FinePixViewer
For all information on FinePixViewer functions, refer to How to Use FinePixViewer in the Help menu for details. 7 When the confirmation message appears, click the [OK] button. Check your selection carefully since the process cannot be cancelled once you click [OK] button.

N Macintosh N

h To read How to Use FinePixViewer. You must install Adobe Systems Acrobat Reader. See P.65 for information on installing Acrobat Reader.
! G For more information on using Acrobat Reader, refer to the Acrobat Reader Help menu.
h What is explained in How to Use FinePixViewer. How to Use FinePixViewer covers a range of topics, including batch processing and ordering prints.
i Automatic uninstallation begins. When uninstallation ends, click the [OK] button.

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, turn 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-
I Using the Camera Overseas
Notes on Using the Rechargeable Battery NH-20 and AAA-size Ni-MH Batteries Correctly
h When used as a power source for a digital camera, the Rechargeable Battery NH-20 and AAA-size NiMH batteries (referred to hereafter as Ni-MH batteries) are superior to alkaline batteries in that they allow more shots to be taken. However, to retain the original performance characteristics of NiMH batteries, care must be taken in the way they are used. h Ni-MH batteries left unused in storage for long periods can become deactivated (P.88). Also, repeatedly charging Ni-MH batteries that are only partially discharged can cause them to suffer from the memory effect (P.88). Ni-MH batteries that are deactivated or affected by memory suffer from the problem of only providing power for a short time after being charged. To prevent this problem, discharge and recharge them several times using the cameras Discharging rechargeable batteries function. By repeating this cycle several times, the temporary reduction in performance caused by memory or deactivation can be remedied and the batteries can be restored to their original performance levels. Deactivation and memory are specific to Ni-MH batteries and are not in fact battery faults. See P.17 for the procedure for Discharging rechargeable batteries. Do not use the Discharging rechargeable batteries function when alkaline batteries are being used. h Always use the battery charger BC-NH20 (included) or special battery charger (commercially available) to charge Ni-MH batteries. Charge the batteries as described in the instructions. h Do not use the battery charger BC-NH20 (included) 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 The camera mechanism is such that it draws a minute amount of current even when the camera is turned off. Note particularly that Ni-MH batteries and
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.

Camera dimensions (W H D) Camera mass (weight) Weight for photography Accessories Optional Accessories
Photometry Exposure control Exposure compensation White balance Viewfinder LCD monitor Flash Type
77.0 mm 69.0 mm 26.4 mm/3.0 in. 2.7 in. 1.0 in. (not including accessories and attachments) Approx. 145 g/5.1 oz. (not including accessories, batteries and xD-Picture Card) Approx. 175 g/6.2 oz. (including batteries and xD-Picture Card) See P.7 See P.77
I Standard number of frames/recording time per xD-Picture Card
The number of available frames, recording time or file size varies slightly depending on the subjects photographed. Note also that the difference between standard number of frames and the actual number of frames is greater for xD-Picture Cards with higher capacities. Quality Number of recorded pixels Image Data Size DPC-16 (16 MB) DPC-32 (32 MB) DPC-64 (64 MB) DPC-128 (128 MB) DPC-256 (256 MB) DPC-512 (512 MB) 5 6M 1.5 MB 3 3M 780 KB 1 1M 470 KB ` 0.3M 130 KB Movie $ 26 sec. 54 sec. 109 sec. 219 sec. 7.3 min. 14.6 min.

Self-Timer Video output

Input/Output Terminals
External connection terminals USB cable (included), A/V cable (included), and connection to the cradle (sold separately) DC Input Socket for specified AC power adapter AC-3V (sold separately) Connection for the AC Power Adapter AC-3VW bundled with the cradle (sold separately)
These specifications are subject to change without notice. FUJIFILM shall not be held liable for damages resulting from errors in this OWNERS 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. 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.

Explanation of Terms

AF/AE Lock: On the FinePix F420, pressing the Shutter button down half way locks the focus and exposure settings (AF and AE lock). If you want to focus on a subject that is not centered in the frame or change the picture composition after the exposure is set, you can obtain good results by changing the composition after the AF and AE settings are locked. Auto power save function: If the camera is not used in any way for 30 seconds, this function changes features such as the LCD monitor off (Sleep mode) to prevent battery depletion and the waste of power when the AC power adapter is connected. If the camera is then left unused for a further period, the Auto power save function turns the camera off. h The Auto power off function does not operate in PC mode, during automatic playback, or if it is disabled during setup. Deactivated batteries: Leaving a Ni-MH battery unused in storage for a long period may cause a rise in the level of substances that inhibit current flow inside the battery and result in a dormant battery. A battery in this state is referred to as deactivated. Because current flow is inhibited in a deactivated Ni-MH battery, the battery's original level of performance cannot be achieved. 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 to be printed and how many prints are made of each image. EV: A number that denotes Exposure Value. 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. Frame rate (fps): The frame rate refers to the number of images (frames) that are photographed or played back per second. For example, when 30 frames are continuously photographed in 1 second interval, the frame rate is expressed as 30 fps. For reference, TV images are displayed at 30 fps. JPEG: Joint Photographics Experts Group A file format used for compressing and saving color images. The higher the compression rate, the greater the loss of quality in the decompressed (restored) image. Memory effect: If a Ni-MH battery is repeatedly charged without first being fully discharged, its performance may drop below its original level. This is referred to as the memory effect. 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). Smear: A phenomenon specific to CCDs whereby white streaks appear on the image when there is a very strong light source, such as the sun or reflected sunlight, in the photography screen. WAVE: A standard format used on Windows systems for saving audio data. WAVE files have the.WAV file extension and the data can be saved in either compressed or uncompressed format. Uncompressed recording is used on this camera. WAVE files can be played back on a personal computer using the following software: Windows : MediaPlayer Macintosh: QuickTime Player QuickTime 3.0 or later 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.

Safety Notes

h To ensure that you use your FinePix F420 camera correctly, read these Safety Notes and your Owners Manual carefully beforehand. h After reading these Safety Notes, store them in a safe place.

WARNING

If a problem arises, turn the camera off, remove the batteries, disconnect and unplug 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. Do not allow water or foreign objects to enter the camera. If water or foreign objects get inside the camera, turn the camera off, remove the batteries 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 use the camera in the bathroom or shower. This can cause a fire or electric shock.
Do not use in the bathroom or shower.

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.
Unplug from power socket.
This icon indicates that death or serious injury can result if the information is ignored. 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).
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. Do not modify, heat or unduly twist or pull the connection cord and do not place heavy objects on the connection cord. These actions could damage the cord and cause a fire or electric shock. h If the cord is damaged, 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. 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 touch any metal parts of the camera during a thunderstorm. This can cause an electric shock due to induced current from the lightning discharge. Do not use the batteries except as specified. Load the batteries with the poles positioned as indicated by the and marks.