Fujifilm FinePix F20 Manual

The Fujifilm FinePix F20 is a 6.3-megapixel digital camera featuring Super CCD HR sensor, 3x optical zoom, 2.5-inch LCD monitor, ISO 100-2000 sensitivity, xD-Picture Card storage, USB connectivity, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, and various shooting modes including Auto, Manual, Natural Light, and Movie modes. Below are key sections for features, operation, settings, maintenance, and troubleshooting.

1. Features at a Glance 2. Camera Components 3. Basic Operation 4. Specifications 5. Shooting Modes 6. Playback Functions 7. Menu Settings 8. Connecting to Computer 9. Care & Maintenance 10. Regulatory Information 11. Troubleshooting

Features at a Glance

Key components: 6.3MP Super CCD HR sensor, 3x optical zoom lens, 2.5-inch LCD monitor, built-in flash, xD-Picture Card slot, USB port.

Feature	Description
Image Sensor	6.3MP Super CCD HR
Lens	3x optical zoom (36-108mm equivalent)
LCD Monitor	2.5-inch, 230,000 pixels
ISO Sensitivity	100-2000
Storage Media	xD-Picture Card (16MB-2GB)
Power Source	NP-70 rechargeable lithium-ion battery
Shooting Modes	Auto, Manual, Natural Light, Portrait, Landscape, Sports, Night, Movie
Flash Modes	Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Sync
Connectivity	USB 2.0, AV output
Movie Recording	640x480, 30fps with sound

Camera Components

Front: Lens, built-in flash, self-timer lamp, microphone. Rear: LCD monitor, control buttons, zoom lever, mode dial. Top: Shutter button, power button. Bottom: Battery/card compartment, tripod socket.

Mode Dial: Select shooting modes (Auto, Manual, Scene, Movie).
Zoom Lever: Control optical and digital zoom.
Control Buttons: Navigation, menu, display, playback.
LCD Monitor: Frame shots and review images.

WARNING! Do not touch lens surface; keep camera away from water and extreme temperatures.

Basic Operation

Power on camera; follow on-screen prompts.

Insert battery and memory card: Open compartment, insert correctly.
Set date and time: First power-on prompts for date/time setting.
Basic shooting: Turn mode dial to Auto, press shutter halfway to focus, fully to capture.
Playback images: Press playback button to review captured photos.

CAUTION! Format memory card in camera before first use.

Specifications

Image Sensor: 1/1.7-inch Super CCD HR, 6.3 million effective pixels
Lens: Fujinon 3x optical zoom, f/2.8-5.0
Focal Length: 36-108mm (35mm equivalent)
LCD Monitor: 2.5-inch TFT, 230,000 pixels
ISO Sensitivity: Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 2000
Shutter Speed: 3-1/2000 sec
Storage: xD-Picture Card
Power: NP-70 lithium-ion battery
Dimensions: 92.7 x 56.7 x 27.8 mm
Weight: 155g (without battery and card)

Shooting Modes

Access via mode dial on top of camera.

Auto Mode: Camera automatically selects settings. Manual Mode: User controls ISO, white balance, exposure compensation. Natural Light Mode: Uses available light without flash. Scene Modes: Portrait, Landscape, Sports, Night. Movie Mode: Records video with sound.

Settings: Image size (6M, 3:2, 2M, 1M, 0.3M), image quality (Fine, Normal), white balance (Auto, Preset, Fine, Shade, Fluorescent, Incandescent), flash modes, self-timer (2sec, 10sec).

Playback Functions

Press playback button to review images and movies.

Navigate: Use left/right buttons to browse images.
Zoom: Press zoom lever to magnify images (up to 10x).
Delete: Press trash button to delete current image.
Slide Show: Automatically displays images in sequence.
Protect: Lock images to prevent accidental deletion.
DPOF: Set print order for digital printing.

Tip: Use thumbnail view (9 images) for quick browsing.

Menu Settings

Access menu system via MENU button.

Setup Menu: Date/Time, Language, Beep, LCD Brightness, Power Save, Format, Reset.
Shooting Menu: Image Size, Quality, ISO, White Balance, Color Mode, Continuous.
Playback Menu: Slide Show, Protect, Rotate, Crop, Resize, Voice Memo.

WARNING! Formatting memory card erases all data; backup important files first.

Connecting to Computer

Use included USB cable to transfer images.

Install FinePixViewer software from CD (Windows/Mac).
Connect camera to computer via USB cable.
Transfer images using FinePixViewer or drag-and-drop.

CAUTION! Do not disconnect USB cable during data transfer.

Care & Maintenance

Turn off camera before cleaning. Use soft, dry cloth for body; lens brush for lens. Store in cool, dry place.

CAUTION! Do not use chemicals or compressed air; avoid moisture and magnetic fields.

Regulatory Information

Troubleshooting

Symptom	Possible Cause	Corrective Action
Camera doesn't turn on	Battery/connections	Charge battery; ensure proper insertion; check power button.
Blurry images	Focus/camera shake	Hold camera steady; ensure focus lock; use flash in low light.
Memory card error	Card issues	Reinsert card; format in camera; try different card.
Flash doesn't work	Settings/battery	Check flash mode; ensure battery charged.
Computer connection fails	Driver/cable	Install software; check USB cable; try different port.

Reset: Menu > Setup > Reset All if available.

Service: Contact authorized Fujifilm service center.