Manual for FINEPIX Z950EXR

Before You Begin

Symbols and Conventions

The following symbols are used in this manual:

• ①: This information should be read before use to ensure correct operation.
• 📷: Additional information that may be helpful when using the camera.
• 🖨: Other pages in this manual on which related information may be found.

Menus and other text in the LCD monitor are shown in bold. In the illustra- tions in this manual, displays may be simplified for explanatory purposes.

Supplied Accessories

The following items are included with the camera:

• NP-45A rechargeable battery
• BC-45C battery charger
• Plug adapter*
• USB cable
• CD-ROM (contains this manual)
• Strap
• Basic Manual

* Shape of adapter varies with region of sale.

Attaching the Strap

Attach the strap as shown.

Parts of the Camera

For more information, refer to the page listed to the right of each item.

• 1 Zoom control ..... 25, 53
• 2 Shutter button ..... 26
• 3 (movie recording) button ..... 67
• 4 Flash ..... 41
• 5 Indicator lamp ..... 3
• 6 Microphone (R) ..... 67
• 7 Microphone (L) ..... 67
• 8 Lens ..... 120
• 9 Speaker ..... 69
• 10 On/off switch and lens cover ..... 19
• 11 Illuminator ..... 97
• Self-timer lamp ..... 43
• 12 LCD monitor ..... 122
• 13 Touch panel display ..... 4, 6, 8
• 14 HOME button ..... 19
• 15 Tripod mount
• 16 Battery-chamber cover ..... 14
• 17 HDMI mini connector ..... 70
• 18 Strap eyelet ..... 1
• 19 Connector for USB cable ..... 72, 78
• 20 Battery chamber ..... 14
• 21 Battery latch ..... 14, 16
• 22 Memory card slot ..... 15

The Indicator Lamp

The indicator lamp shows camera status as follows:

Indicator lamp	Camera status
Glows green	Focus locked.
Blinks green	Blur, focus, or exposure warning. Picture can be taken.
Blinks green and orange	Recording pictures. Additional pictures can be taken.
Glows orange	Recording pictures. No additional pictures can be taken at this time.
Blinks orange	Flash charging; flash will not fire when picture is taken.
Blinks red	Lens or memory error.

Camera Displays (Touch Panel)

The following types of indicator may be displayed during shooting and play- back. Indicators vary with camera settings.

Shooting

1 Battery level	5
2 Dual IS mode	94
3 Intelligent Face Detection indicator	45
4 Silent mode indicator	94
5 White balance	85
6 Continuous shooting mode	46
7 Advanced anti blur	31
8 Intelligent sharpness	87
9 Focus warning	111
10 Temperature warning	108
11 Focus frame	38
12 Internal memory indicator*
13 Image size/quality	83
14 Film simulation	84
15 Movie mode	68
16 Number of available frames	119
17 Sensitivity	82
18 Blur warning	42, 111
19 Date and time	21
20 Dynamic range	84
21 Exposure compensation	40

* : indicates that no memory card is inserted and that pictures will be stored in the camera's internal memory ( 15).

Playback

1 Playback mode indicator	28, 52
2 Intelligent Face Detection indicator	45, 91
3 Silent mode indicator	94
4 Protected image	90
5 Photobook assist	60
6 Red-eye removal indicator	65, 99
7 Edit	62
8 Gift image	52
9 Frame number	96
10 Advanced anti blur	31
11 Motion panorama	92
12 Favorites	52
13 Mark for upload to	92

Battery Level

Battery level is shown as follows:

Indicator	Description
(white)	Battery partially discharged.
(white)	Battery more than half discharged.
(red)	Low battery. Charge as soon as possible.
(blinks red)	Battery exhausted. Turn camera off and charge battery.

Hiding and Viewing Indicators

Tap DISP to cycle through shooting and playback indicators as follows: all icons and indicators displayed/all icons and indicators hidden/only button icons displayed.

The Touch Panel Display

The touch panel display can be operated by tapping the display or gliding a finger over the panel. The panel responds to pressure; use a firm touch, but do NOT use excessive force.

Tap

Lightly tap the display to adjust set- tings or select pictures or menu op- tions.

Scroll

Glide lightly over the display to scroll through pictures during playback.

Playback Zoom

Place two fingers on the display and slide them apart to zoom in.

Slide them together to zoom out.

① Note that some LCD monitor covers may affect the visibility of the image in the monitor or make the monitor less responsive. To avoid damaging the monitor and touch panel display, observe the following precautions:

• Use only your fingers to operate the panel. Do not use excessive force.
• Do not sit on the camera (by, for example, leaving it in a back pocket when sitting down), place it under heavy objects, or attempt to force it into a small space (such as a suitcase that is already full).
• Do not attach objects to the camera strap that might place pressure on the monitor.

Rotating the Camera

With some exceptions, the display in the LCD monitor rotates 90° when the camera is in "tall" orientation.

Shooting