Brand: Fujifilm
Category: Compact Camera
Document Type:
Language: EN
Manual for FINEPIX S8500 Series
Uploaded: Aug. 9, 2025, 11:50 p.m.
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Getting Started
- Attaching the Strap: Secure the strap to the eyelets on the camera body.
- Inserting Batteries: Open the battery chamber, insert four AA batteries (alkaline, lithium, or Ni-MH) observing polarity, and close the cover.
- Using the AC Power Adapter: An optional AC adapter can be used for power.
Basic Operation
- Mode Dial: Select shooting modes like SRAUTO, AUTO, Adv. ADVANCED, SP, P, S, A, M, C, or PANORAMA.
- Taking Pictures: Frame your shot using the electronic viewfinder or LCD monitor and press the shutter button.
- Viewing Pictures: Use the playback button to review images on the LCD.
Key Features
- LCD Monitor: Displays shooting information and menus.
- Electronic Viewfinder (EVF): Alternative viewing option for bright conditions.
- Diopter Adjustment: Fine-tune viewfinder focus for individual vision.
Troubleshooting and error codes
| Warning | Description | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| DPOF FILE ERROR | The DPOF print order on the current memory card contains more than 999 images. | The maximum number of images to which DPOF print order can be tagged is 999 per memory card. |
| CAN NOT SET DPOF | The picture can not be printed using DPOF. | — |
| CAN NOT SET DPOF | Movies can not be printed using DPOF. | — |
| CAN NOT ROTATE | The picture is protected. | Remove protection before rotating pictures. |
| CAN NOT ROTATE | Movies can not be rotated. | — |
| PRESS AND HOLD THE DISP BUTTON TO DEACTIVATE SILENT MODE | An attempt was made to adjust the volume with the camera in silent mode. | Exit silent mode before adjusting the volume. |
| COMMUNICATION ERROR | A connection error occurred while pictures were being printed or copied to a computer or other device. | Confirm that the device is turned on and that the USB cable is connected. |
| PRINTER ERROR | Printer out of paper or ink, or other printer error. | Check printer (see printer manual for details). To resume printing, turn the printer off and then turn it back on. |
| PRINTER ERROR RESUME? | Check printer (see printer manual for details). If printing does not resume automatically, press MENU/OK to resume. | |
| CAN NOT BE PRINTED | An attempt was made to print a movie, a picture not created with the camera, or a picture in a format not supported by the printer. | Movies and some pictures created with other devices can not be printed. If the picture was created with the camera, check the printer manual to confirm that the printer supports the JFIF-JPEG or Exif-JPEG format. If it does not, the pictures can not be printed. |