FujiFilm FinePix F550EXR - User Manual

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FINEPIX F550EXR

FINEPIX F500EXR

DIGITAL CAMERA

Owner’s Manual

Thank you for your purchase of this product. This manual

describes how to use your FUJIFILM digital camera and

the supplied software. Be sure that you have read and un-

derstood its contents and the warnings in “For Your Safety”

(P ii) before using the camera.

For information on related products, visit our website at

http://www.fujifilm.com/products/digital_cameras/index.html

Before You Begin

First Steps

Basic Photography and Playback

Questions and Answers

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Elizabeth JonesJul 26, 2025
What to do if my FujiFilm FinePix F550EXR does not turn on?
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  Dana Gaines DDSJul 27, 2025
  If your FujiFilm Digital Camera doesn't turn on, consider the following: * The battery might be exhausted. Charge it or insert a fully-charged spare battery. * The battery might be inserted incorrectly. Reinsert it in the correct orientation. * The battery-chamber cover might not be latched. Latch the battery-chamber cover. * The AC power adapter and DC coupler might be connected incorrectly. Reconnect them.
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Larry AtkinsAug 8, 2025
Why does my FujiFilm FinePix F550EXR battery drain so fast?
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  Eric RochaAug 8, 2025
  There are several reasons why your FujiFilm Digital Camera battery might be draining quickly: * The battery may be cold. Warm it up by placing it in a pocket or warm place before reinserting it. * The battery terminals may be dirty. Clean them with a soft, dry cloth. * Your power management settings may be set to CLEAR DISPLAY. Select POWER SAVE instead. * If you are using R as a shooting mode, switch to B mode to conserve power. * If CONTINUOUS or TRACKING is selected for AF MODE, select a different AF mode. * The battery may have reached the end of its charging life. If so, purchase a new battery. * If PERMANENTLY ON is selected for LOCATION SEARCH, select WHEN SWITCHED ON or OFF. * If TRACKING DATA is on, turn it off.

Summary

Before You Begin

Basic Photography and Playback

Introduction to fundamental camera operations for capturing and viewing images.

More on Photography

Advanced techniques and shooting modes for enhanced photographic control.

Troubleshooting

Solutions for common problems and error messages encountered with the camera.

For Your Safety

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Crucial safety guidelines to prevent injury, damage, or fire during product use.

Service and Maintenance Guidance

Instructions for servicing, cleaning, and handling potential issues like liquid entry.

Safety Notes and Icon Meanings

Important safety precautions and explanations of warning icons used in the manual.

Battery and Power Supply Handling

Proper use, charging, life, storage, and cautions for Li-ion and AA/NiMH batteries.

First Steps

Battery and Card Setup

Guidance on charging the battery, inserting memory cards, and compatibility.

Camera Power and Initial Setup

Instructions for turning the camera on/off, selecting modes, and basic setup.

Basic Photography and Playback

Troubleshooting

Warning Messages and Displays

Explanation of camera warning messages for low battery, errors, and card initialization.

Problems and Solutions: Power and Battery

Problems and Solutions: Menus and Displays

Problems and Solutions: Shooting

Problems and Solutions: LCD Monitor, Focus, Size, Macro

Problems and Solutions: Flash and Blur

Problems and Solutions: Recording;Playback Issues

Problems and Solutions: Connections;Miscellaneous

FujiFilm FinePix F550EXR Specifications

General

Megapixel	16 MP
Camera type	Compact camera
Sensor type	CMOS
Image stabilizer	Yes
Image sensor size	1/2 \
Supported aspect ratios	3:2, 4:3, 16:9
Maximum image resolution	4608 x 3456 pixels
Digital zoom	5 x
Optical zoom	15 x
Focal length range	4.4 - 66 mm
Interface	USB 2.0, HDMI-mini
Digital SLR	No
Power supply type	AC
Aperture range (F-F)	3.5 - 5.3
Camera shutter speed	1/4 - 1/2000 s
Compatible operating systems	-
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)	24 - 360 mm
Focus adjustment	Auto
Normal focusing range	0.45 - ∞/1.5 - ∞ m
Auto focusing (AF) modes	Centre weighted Auto Focus, Continuous Auto Focus, Multi Point Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus
Macro focusing range (tele)	1.2 - 3.0 m
Macro focusing range (wide)	0.05 - 3.0 m
Normal focusing range (tele)	2.5 - ∞ m
Normal focusing range (wide)	0.45 - ∞ m
Light metering	Spot
ISO sensitivity	100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, Auto
Light exposure modes	aperture priority AE, auto, manual
Flash modes	auto, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization, suppressed
Flash range (tele)	0.90 - 1.9 m
Flash range (wide)	0.15 - 3.2 m
Internal memory	39 MB
Compatible memory cards	SD, SDHC, SDXC
Motion JPEG frame rate	30 fps
Video formats supported	AVI
Maximum video resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels
Field of view	100 %
Display diagonal	3 \
Display resolution (numeric)	460000 pixels
USB version	2.0
Scene modes	Beach, Fireworks, Night, Night landscape, Panorama, Party (indoor), Portrait, Snow, Sports, Sunset, Underwater, Landscape (scenery)
Image editing	crop, resizing, rotating
White balance	Auto, Custom modes, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Shade, Underwater
Camera playback	Slide show
Product color	Black
Battery type	NP-50, CP-50
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	10 - 80 %