& I've found that of you push in the top of the thumb grip, the zoom did work, but now doesn't. I haven't taken this apart to investigate so I can't be sure of the cause.

Digital Zoom: 14x
Screen Size: 4.7 in
Custom Bundle: No
Battery Type: AA
Colour: Black
Brand: Fujifilm
Series: Fujifilm FinePix S Series
Type: Bridge
Maximum Resolution: 14.0 MP
Manufacturer Warranty: None
Model: FinePix S4500
Optical Zoom: 30x
Connectivity: Micro-HDMI, Micro USB, mini-HDMI, USB, SD Card
Features: Audio Recording, Auto Contrast Balance (ACB), Built-in Speaker, Direct Print, DPOF Support, Face Detection, Histogram Display, Image Stabilisation, PictBridge Support
Country/Region of Manufacture: Unknown
Item Weight: 445GR