FujiFilm AX300, 16109884, AV200, 16121789 User Manual

BL01279-201

DIGITAL CAMERA

FINEPIX AX300 FINEPIX AV200

Series Series

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 understood 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

More on Playback

Movies

Connections

Menus

Technical Notes

Troubleshooting

Appendix

For Your Safety

Installation

For Your Safety

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• Read Instructions: All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated.

• Retain Instructions: The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

• Heed Warnings: All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

• Follow Instructions: All operating and use instructions should be followed.

Installation

Power Sources: This video product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your appliance dealer or local power company. For video products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

Grounding or Polarization: This video product is equipped with a polarized alternatingcurrent line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will ﬁ t into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to ﬁ t, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

Alternate Warnings: This video product is equipped with a three-wire grounding-type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin. This plug will only ﬁ t into a grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding type plug.

Overloading: Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of ﬁ re or electric shock.

Ventilation: Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation, to ensure reliable operation of the video product and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the video product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface.

This video product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to. This video product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register.

Attachments: Do not use attachments not recommended by the video product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

Water and Moisture: Do not use this video product near water—for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like.

Power-Cord Protection: Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance.

Accessories: Do not place this video product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The video product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the appliance. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the video product. Any mounting of the appliance should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.

An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn.

Antennas

Use

Service

Antennas

Outdoor Antenna Grounding: If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the video product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and builtup static charges. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70, provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER

NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

Ground Clamp

Electric Service

Equipment

Ground Clamps

Power Service Grounding Electrode System (NEC ART

250. PART H)

Power Lines: An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

Antenna Lead in Wire

Antenna Discharge Unit (NEC SECTION 810-20)

Grounding

Conductors

(NEC SECTION

810-21)

Use

Cleaning: Unplug this video product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

Object and Liquid Entry: Never push objects of any kind into this video product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a ﬁ re or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the video product.

Lightning: For added protection for this video product receiver during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the video product due to lightning and powerline surges.

Service

Servicing: Do not attempt to service this video product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualiﬁ ed service personnel.

Damage Requiring Service: Unplug this video product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualiﬁ ed service personnel under the following conditions:

• When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.

• If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the video product.

• If the video product has been exposed to rain or water.

• If the video product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.

If the video product does not operate nor-

For Your Safety

mally follow the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualiﬁ ed technician to restore the video product to its normal operation.

When the video product exhibits a distinct change in performance—this indicates a need for service.

Replacement Parts: When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts speciﬁ ed by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in ﬁ re, electric shock or other hazards.

Safety Check: Upon completion of any service or repairs to this video product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the video product is in proper operating condition.

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For Your Safety

WARNING

Be sure to read these notes before use

Safety Notes

• Make sure that you use your camera correctly. Read these safety

notes and your Owner’s Manual carefully before use.

• After reading these safety notes, store them in a safe place.

The icons shown below are used in this document to indicate the severity of the injury or damage that can result if the information indicated by the icon is ignored and the product is used incorrectly as a result.

This icon indicates that death or serious injury can result if the information is ignored.

WARNING

This icon indicates that personal injury or material damage can result if the information is ignored.

CAUTION

The icons shown below are used to indicate the nature of the instructions which are to be observed.

Triangular icons tell you that this information requires attention (“Important”).

Circular icons with a diagonal bar tell you that the action indicated is prohibited (“Prohibited”).

Filled circles with an exclamation mark indicate an action that must be performed (“Required”).

If a problem arises, turn the camera oﬀ , remove the battery, and disconnect and unplug the AC power adapter. Continued use of

the camera when it is emitting smoke, is emitting any unusual

Unplug from

odor, or is in any other abnormal state can cause a ﬁ re or elec-

power socket

tric shock. Contact your FUJIFILM dealer. Do not allow water or foreign objects to enter the camera. If water

or foreign objects get inside the camera, turn the camera oﬀ , remove the battery, and disconnect and unplug the AC power

Avoid exposure

adapter. Continued use of the camera can cause a ﬁ re or elec-

to water

tric shock. Contact your FUJIFILM dealer.

About the Icons

WARNING

Do not use the camera in the bathroom or shower. This can cause

Do not use in

a ﬁ re or electric shock.

the bathroom or

shower

Never attempt to change or take apart the camera (never open the case). Failure to observe this precaution can cause ﬁ re or

Do not

electric shock.

disassemble

Should the case break open as the result of a fall or other accident, do not touch the exposed parts. Failure to observe this precau-

tion could result in electric shock or in injury from touching the damaged parts. Remove the battery immediately, taking care

Do not touch

to avoid injury or electric shock, and take the product to the

internal parts

point of purchase for consultation.

Do not change, heat or unduly twist or pull the connection cord and do not place heavy objects on the connection cord. These actions

could damage the cord and cause a ﬁ re or electric shock . If the cord is damaged, contact your FUJIFILM dealer.

Do not place the camera on an unstable surface. This can cause the camera to fall or tip over and cause injury.

Never attempt to take pictures while in motion. Do not use the camera while you are walking or driving a vehicle. This can result in you falling down or being involved in a traﬃ c accident.

Do not touch any metal parts of the camera during a thunderstorm. This can cause an electric shock due to induced current from the lightning discharge.

Do not use the battery except as speciﬁ ed. Load the battery as shown by the indicator.

Do not heat, change or take apart the battery. Do not drop or subject the battery to impacts. Do not store the battery with metallic products. Any of these actions can cause the battery to burst or leak

and cause ﬁ re or injury as a result.

Use only the battery or AC power adapters speciﬁ ed for use with this camera. Do not use voltages other than the power supply voltage shown. The use of other power sources can cause a ﬁ re.

If the battery leaks and ﬂ uid gets in contact with your eyes, skin or clothing, ﬂ ush the aﬀ ected area with clean water and seek medical attention or call an emergency number right away.

WARNING

CAUTION

Do not use the charger to charge batteries other than those speciﬁ ed here. The supplied battery charger is for use only with the

type of battery supplied with the camera. Using the charger to charge conventional batteries or other types of rechargeable batteries can cause the battery to leak ﬂ uid, overheat or burst.

When carrying the battery, install it in a digital camera or keep it in the hard case. When storing the battery, keep it in the hard case. When discarding, cover the battery terminals with insulation tape.

Contact with other metallic objects or batteries could cause the battery to ignite or burst.

Keep memory cards out of the reach of small children. Because memory cards are small, they can be swallowed by children. Be sure to store memory cards out of the reach of small children. If a child swallows a memory card, seek medical attention or call an emergency number.

WARNING

For Your Safety

Do not use this camera in locations aﬀ ected by oil fumes, steam, humidity or dust. This can cause a ﬁ re or electric shock.

Do not leave this camera in places subject to extremely high temperatures. Do not leave the camera in locations such as a sealed

vehicle or in direct sunlight. This can cause a ﬁ re.

Keep out of the reach of small children. This product could cause injury in the hands of a child.

Do not place heavy objects on the camera. This can cause the heavy object to tip over or fall and cause injury.

Do not move the camera while the AC power adapter is still connected. Do not pull on the connection cord to disconnect the AC power adapter. This can damage the power cord or cables and cause

a ﬁ re or electric shock.

Do not use the AC power adapter when the plug is damaged or the plug socket connection is loose. This could cause a ﬁ re or electric

shock.

Do not cover or wrap the camera or the AC power adapter in a cloth or blanket. This can cause heat to build up and distort the cas-

ing or cause a ﬁ re.

When you are cleaning the camera or you do not plan to use the camera for an extended period, remove the battery and disconnect and unplug the AC power adapter. Failure to do so can cause a

ﬁ re or electric shock.

When charging ends, unplug the charger from the power socket. Leaving the charger plugged into the power socket can cause

Unplug from

a ﬁ re.

power socket

Using a ﬂ ash too close to a person’s eyes may temporarily aﬀ ect the eyesight. Take particular care when photographing infants and

young children.

When a memory card is removed, the card could come out of the slot too quickly. Use your ﬁ nger to hold it and gently release the card. Injury could result to those struck by the ejected card.

Request regular internal testing and cleaning for your camera.

Build-up of dust in your camera can cause a ﬁ re or electric shock. Contact your FUJIFILM dealer to request internal cleaning every two years. Please note that this service is not free of charge.

CAUTION

For Your Safety

Li-ion Batteries

AA Alkaline/Rechargeable Ni-MH Batteries

The Battery and Power Supply

Note: Check the type of battery used in your camera and read the appropriate sections.

The following describes the proper use of batteries and how to prolong their life. Incorrect use can shorten battery life or cause leakage, overheating, ﬁ re, or explosion.

Li-ion Batteries

Read this section if your camera uses a rechargeable Li-ion battery.

The battery is not charged at shipment. Charge the battery before use. Keep the battery in its case when not in use.

■ Notes on the Battery

The battery gradually loses its charge when not in use. Charge the battery one or two days before use.

Battery life can be extended by turning the camera oﬀ when not in use.

Battery capacity decreases at low temperatures; a depleted battery may not function at when cold. Keep a fully charged spare battery in a warm place and exchange as necessary, or keep the battery in your pocket or other warm place and insert it in the camera only when shooting. Do not place the battery in direct contact with hand warmers or other heating devices.

■ Charging the Battery

Charge the battery in the supplied battery charger. Charging times will increase at ambient temperatures below +10 °C (+50 °F) or above +35 °C (+95 °F). Do not attempt to charge the battery at temperatures above 40 °C (+104 °F); at temperatures below 0 °C (+32 °F), the battery will not charge.

Do not attempt to recharge a fully charged battery. The battery does not however need to be fully discharged before charging.

The battery may be warm to the touch immediately after charging or use. This is normal.

■ Battery Life

At normal temperatures, the battery can be recharged about 300 times. A noticeable decrease in the length of time the battery will hold a charge indicates that it has reached the end of its service life and should be replaced.

■ Storage

Performance may be impaired if the battery is left unused for extended periods when fully charged. Run the battery ﬂ at before storing it.

If the camera will not be used for an extended period, remove the battery and store it in a dry place with an ambient temperature of from +15 °C to +25 °C (+59 °F to +77 °F). Do not store in locations exposed to extremes of temperature.

■ Cautions: Handling the Battery

• Do not transport or store with metal objects such as necklaces or hairpins.

• Do not expose to ﬂ ame or heat.

• Do not disassemble or modify.

• Use with designated chargers only.

• Do not drop or subject to strong physical shocks.

• Do not expose to water.

• Keep the terminals clean.

• The battery and camera body may become warm to the touch after extended use. This is normal.

AA Alkaline/Rechargeable Ni-MH Batteries

Read this section if your camera uses AA alkaline or rechargeable AA Ni-MH batteries. Information on compatible battery

types may be found elsewhere in the camera manual.

■ Cautions: Handling the Batteries

• Do not expose to water, ﬂ ame, or heat, or store in warm or humid conditions.

• Do not transport or store with metal objects such as necklaces or hairpins.

• Do not disassemble or modify the batteries or battery casing.

• Do not subject to strong physical shocks.

• Do not use batteries that are leaking, deformed, or discolored.

• Keep out of reach of infants and small children.

• Insert in the correct orientation.

• Do not mix old and new batteries, batteries

AC Power Adapters (Available Separately)

with diﬀ erent charge levels, or batteries of diﬀ erent types.

• If the camera will not be used for an extended period, remove the batteries. Note that the camera clock will be reset.

• The batteries may be warm to the touch immediately after use. Turn the camera oﬀ and allow the batteries to cool before handling.

• Battery capacity tends to decrease at low temperatures. Keep spare batteries in a pocket or other warm place and exchange as necessary. Cold batteries may recover some of their charge when warmed.

• Fingerprints and other stains on the battery terminals can impair battery performance. Thoroughly clean the terminals with a soft, dry cloth before inserting them in the camera.

If the batteries leak, clean the battery compartment thoroughly before inserting new batteries.

If ﬂ uid from the battery comes into contact with skin or clothing, ﬂ ush the aﬀ ected area with water. If ﬂ uid

enters your eyes, immediately ﬂ ush the aﬀ ected area with water and seek medical attention. Do not rub your eyes. Failure to observe this precaution could result in permanent visual impairment.

■ Ni-MH Batteries

The capacity of Ni-MH batteries may be temporarily reduced when new, after long periods of disuse, or if they are repeatedly recharged before being fully discharged. This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. Capacity can be increased by repeatedly discharging the batteries using the

P DISCHARGE option in the camera setup

menu and recharging them using a battery charger (sold separately).

Q C AUTION: Do not use the

option with alkaline batteries.

The camera draws a small amount of current even when oﬀ . Ni-MH batteries that have been left in the camera for an extended period may be drawn down to the point that they no longer hold a charge. Battery performance may also drop if the batteries are run down in a device such as a ﬂ ashlight. Use the

P DISCHARGE option in the camera setup

menu to discharge Ni-MH batteries. Batteries that no longer hold a charge even after repeatedly being discharged and recharged have reached the end of their service life and must be replaced.

Ni-MH batteries can be recharged in a battery charger (sold separately). Batteries may become warm to the touch after charging. Refer to the instructions provided with the charger for more information. Use the charger with compatible batteries only.

Ni-MH batteries gradually lose their charge when not in use.

■ Disposal

Dispose of used batteries in accord with local regulations.

P DISCHARGE

For Your Safety

AC Power Adapters (Available Separately)

This section applies to all camera models.

Use only FUJIFILM AC power adapters designated for use with this camera. Other adapters could damage the camera.

• The AC power adapter is for indoor use only.

• Be sure the DC plug is securely connected to the camera.

• Turn the camera oﬀ before disconnecting the adapter. Disconnect the adapter by the plug, not the cable.

• Do not use with other devices.

• Do not disassemble.

• Do not expose to high heat and humidity.

• Do not subject to strong physical shocks.

• The adapter may hum or become hot to the touch during use. This is normal.

• If the adapter causes radio interference, reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

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For Your Safety

Take Test Shots

Notes on Copyright

Handling

Liquid Crystal

Trademark Information

Electrical Interference

Color Television Systems

Exif Print (Exif Version 2.3)

Take Test Shots

Notes on Copyright

Handling

Using the Camera

Do not aim the camera at extremely bright light sources, such as the sun in a cloudless sky. Failure to observe this precaution could damage the camera image sensor.

Before taking photographs on important occasions (such as at weddings or before taking the camera on a trip), take a test shot and view the result in the LCD monitor to ensure that the camera is functioning normally. FUJIFILM Corporation can not accept liability for damages or lost proﬁ ts incurred as a result of product malfunction.

Unless intended solely for personal use, images recorded using your digital camera system cannot be used in ways that infringe copyright laws without the consent of the owner. Note that some restrictions apply to the photographing of stage performances, entertainments, and exhibits, even when intended purely for personal use. Users are also asked to note that the transfer of memory cards containing images or data protected under copyright laws is only permissible within the restrictions imposed by those copyright laws.

To ensure that images are recorded correctly, do not subject the camera to impact or physical shocks while images are being recorded.

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Liquid Crystal

In the event that the LCD monitor is damaged, care should be taken to avoid contact with liquid crystal. Take the urgent action indicated should any of the following situations arise:

• If liquid crystal comes in contact with your skin, clean the area with a cloth and then wash thoroughly with soap and running water.

• If liquid crystal enters your eyes, ﬂ ush the affected eye with clean water for at least 15 minutes and then seek medical assistance.

• If liquid crystal is swallowed, rinse your mouth thoroughly with water. Drink large quantities of water and induce vomiting, then seek medical assistance.

Although the display is manufactured using extremely high-precision technology, it may contain pixels that are always lit or that do not light. This is not a malfunction, and images recorded with the product are unaﬀ ected.

Trademark Information

xD-Picture Card and E are trademarks of FUJIFILM Corporation. The typefaces included herein are solely developed by DynaComware Taiwan Inc. Macintosh, QuickTime, and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S.A. and other countries. Windows 7, Windows Vista, and the Windows logo are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies. Adobe and Adobe Reader are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the U.S.A. and/or other countries. The SDHC and SDXC logos are trademarks of SD-3C, LLC. The HDMI logo is a trademark. YouTube is a trademark of Google Inc. All other trade names mentioned in this manual are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

Electrical Interference

This camera may interfere with hospital or aviation equipment. Consult with hospital or airline staﬀ before using the camera in a hospital or on an aircraft.

Color Television Systems

NTSC (National Television System Committee) is a color television telecasting speciﬁ cation adopted mainly in the U.S.A., Canada, and Japan. PAL (Phases Alternation by Line) is a color television system adopted mainly in European countries and China.

Exif Print (Exif Version 2.3)

Exif Print is a newly revised digital camera ﬁ le format in which information stored with photographs is used for optimal color reproduction during printing.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

Read Before Using the Software

Direct or indirect export, in whole or in part, of licensed software without the permission of the applicable governing bodies is prohibited.

About This Manual

Table of Contents

.............................

Troubleshooting

............................

Warning Messages and Displays

.....

Memory Cards

About This Manual

Before using the camera, read this manual and the warnings in “For Your Safety” (P ii). For information on speciﬁ c topics, consult the sources below.

Table of Contents

The “Table of Contents” gives an overview of the entire manual. The

.............................PP

Troubleshooting

............................PP

Having a speciﬁ c problem with the camera? Find the answer here.

principal camera operations are listed here.

Warning Messages and Displays

.....PP

Find out what’s behind that ﬂ ashing icon or error message in the display.

Memory Cards

Pictures can be stored on optional SD and SDHC memory cards (P 9). In this manual, SD/SDHC memory cards are referred to as “memory cards.”

■■ Silent Mode Silent Mode

y Press and hold the DISP/

BACK button to disable

camera lights and sounds.

■■ Deleting Pictures Deleting Pictures

y Press the selector up (b)

to display deletion options.

Frequently-Used Buttons

■■ Taking Pictures During PlaybackTaking Pictures During Playback

y To return instantly to shooting mode,

press the shutter button halfway.

View

Shoot

■■ Turning the Camera on in Playback ModeTurning the Camera on in Playback Mode

y When the camera is

oﬀ , playback can be started by pressing the a button for about a second.

Frequently-Used Buttons

Table of Contents

Before You Begin

First Steps

Basic Photography and Playback

More on Playback

Playback Options .............................................................32

I Favorites: Rating Pictures .........................................32

Playback Zoom ...............................................................33

Multi-Frame Playback ....................................................34

A Deleting Pictures ......................................................35

b Image Search ............................................................36

k PhotoBook Assist......................................................37

Creating a PhotoBook.....................................................37

Viewing Photobooks ......................................................38

Editing and Deleting Photobooks ...................................38

Viewing Panoramas ........................................................39

Table of Contents

Movies

Connections

Menus

Movies

Recording Movies ............................................................40

Viewing Movies ...............................................................42

Connections

Viewing Pictures on TV ...................................................43

Printing Pictures via USB ................................................44

Printing the DPOF Print Order.........................................46

Viewing Pictures on a Computer ....................................48

Windows: Installing MyFinePix Studio ...........................48

Macintosh: Installing FinePixViewer...............................50

Connecting the Camera ..................................................52

Menus

Using the Menus: Shooting Mode ..................................55

Using the Shooting Menu...............................................55

Shooting Menu Options .................................................55

A SHOOTING MODE ....................................................55

N ISO ........................................................................55

O IMAGE SIZE ............................................................56

T IMAGE QUALITY .....................................................57

P FINEPIX COLOR .......................................................57

D WHITE BALANCE ....................................................58

R CONTINUOUS .........................................................58

b FACE DETECTION .....................................................59

F AF MODE ...............................................................59

P MODE....................................................................59

O QUALITY ................................................................59

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Using the Menus: Playback Mode ..................................60

Using the Pla

Playback Menu Options ..................................................60

yback Menu ...............................................60

k PHOTOBOOK ASSIST ................................................60

b IMAGE SEARCH ......................................................60

A ERASE ...................................................................60

j MARK FOR UPLOAD TO ............................................61

I SLIDE SHOW ..........................................................62

B RED EYE REMOVAL .................................................62

D PROTECT ................................................................63

G CROP .....................................................................63

O RESIZE ...................................................................64

C IMAGE ROTATE .......................................................64

K PRINT ORDER (DPOF) ..............................................64

Table of Contents

The Setup Menu ..............................................................65

Using the Setup Menu ....................................................65

Setup Menu Options ......................................................66

F DATE/TIME .............................................................66

N TIME DIFFERENCE ...................................................66

L a ......................................................66

o SILENT MODE .........................................................66

R RESET ....................................................................67

K FORMAT ................................................................67

A IMAGE DISP. ...........................................................67

B FRAME NO. ............................................................68

G OPERATION VOL. .....................................................68

H SHUTTER VOLUME ..................................................68

e SHUTTER SOUND ....................................................69

I PLAYBACK VOLUME ................................................69

J LCD BRIGHTNESS ....................................................69

E LCD MODE .............................................................69

M AUTO POWER OFF ...................................................69

L DIGITAL IS ..............................................................69

B RED EYE REMOVAL .................................................70

m BLINK DETECTION ...................................................70

D DIGITAL ZOOM .......................................................71

p MOVIE ZOOM TYPE .................................................71

n SAVE ORG IMAGE ....................................................71

O BACK

GROUND COLOR ..............................................72

c GUIDANCE DISPLAY ................................................72

Q VIDEO SYSTEM .......................................................72

T BATTERY TYPE ........................................................72

P DISCHARGE (Ni-MH Batteries Only) ..........................73

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Table of Contents

Technical Notes

Troubleshooting

Appendix

Technical Notes

Optional Accessories .......................................................74

Printing ........................................................................74

Computer Related ..........................................................74

Audio/Visual .................................................................74

Accessories from FUJIFILM..............................................75

Caring for the Camera .....................................................76

Storage and Use .............................................................76

Water and Sand.............................................................76

Condensation ................................................................76

Cleaning .........................................................................77

Traveling ........................................................................77

Troubleshooting

Problems and Solutions ..................................................78

Warning Messages and Displays ....................................83

Appendix

Tips and Tricks..................................................................87

Memory Card Capacity ....................................................90

FinePix AX350 to AX395/AV250 to AV295 ........................90

FinePix AX300 to AX345/AV200 to AV245 ........................91

Speciﬁ cations ..................................................................92

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Before You Begin

Symbols and Conventions

Supplied Accessories

Attaching the Strap

Before You Begin

Symbols and Conventions

The following symbols are used in this manual: Q : This information should be read before use to ensure correct operation. R : Additional information that may be helpful when using the camera. P : 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 simpliﬁ ed for explanatory purposes.

Supplied Accessories

The following items are included with the camera:

• Strap

• User Guide

AA alkaline (LR6)

batteries (×2)

Attaching the Strap

Attach the strap as shown.

USB cable CD-ROM

(contains this manual)

Parts of the Camera

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

Selector button

Move cursor up

d (exposure compensation) button (P 26)

b (delete) button (P x)

MENU/OK button

Move cursor left

F (macro) button (P 27)

Move cursor down

h (self-timer) button (P 30)

2 Before You Begin

Move cursor right

N (ﬂ ash) button (P 28)

1 Shutter button .............................................................. 16

2 ON/OFF button ............................................................. 11

3 Flash ............................................................................. 28

4 Self-timer lamp ............................................................ 30

5 Lens and lens cover

6 Microphone .................................................................. 40

7 LCD monitor .................................................................... 4

8 DISP (display)/BACK button .....................................5, 13

o (silent mode) button

................................................x

9 W (zoom out) button ...............................................15, 33

10 T (zoom in) button ...................................................15, 33

* Press and hold the DISP/BACK button until o is displayed.

Parts of the Camera

11 a (playback) button................................................... 17

12 USB multi-connector .........................................43, 44, 52

13 Strap eyelet ....................................................................1

14 Batter y-chamber cover ................................................... 6

15 Tripod mount

16 Speaker ......................................................................... 42

17 Memory card slot ............................................................ 7

18 Battery chamber .............................................................6

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Parts of the Camera

Camera Displays

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■ Shooting

6 Focus warning .........................................................16, 83

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2 Intelligent Face Detection indicator .............................. 31

3 Continuous shooting mode ........................................... 58

4 Silent mode indicator ................................................3, 66

5 Focus frame .................................................................. 24

7 Number of available frames .......................................... 90

8 Sensitivity ..................................................................... 55

9 Image size/Image quality ........................................56, 57

10 FINEPIX color ................................................................ 57

11 White balance ............................................................... 58

12 Battery level ................................................................... 5

13 Blur warning ............................................................29, 83

14 Exposure compensation ................................................ 26

15 Shutter speed/Aperture

16 Date and time ............................................................... 13

17 Self-timer indicator ...................................................... 30

18 Macro (close-up) mode ................................................. 27

19 Flash mode ................................................................... 28

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Hiding and Viewing Indicators

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Indicator

NO ICON Batteries are partially discharged.

B (red) A (blinks red)

Hiding and Viewing Indicators

Batteries are low. Replace as soon as possible. Batteries are exhausted. Turn camera oﬀ and replace batteries.

Press DISP/BACK to cycle through shooting and playback indicators as follows:

• Shooting: Indicators displayed/indicators hidden/best framing

• Playback: Indicators displayed/indicators hidden/I favorites

2 Intelligent Face Detection indicator .........................31, 62

3 Red-eye removal indicator ............................................ 62

4 Silent mode indicator ................................................3, 66

5 Gift image ..................................................................... 32

6 Frame number .............................................................. 68

7 Mark for upload to ........................................................ 61

8 Photobook assist........................................................... 37

9 Favorites ....................................................................... 32

10 DPOF print indicator...................................................... 46

11 Protected image ........................................................... 63

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First Steps

Inserting the Batteries and a Memory Card

First Steps

Inserting the Batteries and a Memory Card

Insert the batteries and memory card as described below.

Open the battery-chamber cover.

R Be sure the camera is oﬀ before opening the

battery-chamber cover.

Q Do not open the battery-chamber cover

when the camera is on. Failure to observe this precaution could result in damage to image ﬁ les or memory cards.

Q Do not use excessive force when handling the battery-chamber cover.

Insert the batteries.

Insert the batteries in the orientation shown by the “+“ and “–“ marks.

Q Insert the batteries in the correct orientation. Q Never use batteries with peeling or damaged casing or mix old and

new batteries, batteries with diﬀ erent charge levels, or batteries of diﬀ erent types. Failure to observe these precautions could

result in the batteries leaking or overheating.

Q Never use manganese or Ni-Cd batteries.

Battery casing

Inserting the Batteries and a Memory Card

Insert the memory card.

Holding the memory card in the orientation shown at right, slide it in until it clicks into place at the back of the slot.

Q Be sure card is in the correct orientation;

do not insert at an angle or use force.

Q SD/SDHC memory cards can be locked, making it im-

possible to format the card or to record or delete images. Before inserting an SD/SDHC memory card, slide the write-protect switch to the unlocked position.

Close the battery-chamber cover.

Click

Write-protect switch

7 First Steps

Inserting the Batteries and a Memory Card

Removing the Memory Card

Before removing the memory card, turn the camera oﬀ and open the battery-cham- ber cover.

To remove the memory card, press it in and release it slowly. The card can then be removed by hand. When a memory card is removed, the card could come out of the slot too quickly. Use your ﬁ nger to hold it and gently release the card.

8 First Steps

Inserting the Batteries and a Memory Card

QQMemory Cards

■ Compatible Memory Cards

FUJIFILM and SanDisk SD and SDHC memory cards have been approved for use in the camera. A complete list of approved memory cards is available at http://www.fujifilm.com/support/digital_cameras/compatibility/. Operation is not guaranteed with other cards. The camera can not be used with xD-Picture Cards or MultiMediaCard (MMC) devices.

Memory Cards

• Do not turn the camera oﬀ or remove the memory card while the memory card is being formatted or data are being recorded to or deleted from the card. Failure to observe this precaution

could damage the card.

• Format SD/SDHC memory cards before ﬁ rst use, and be sure to reformat all memory cards after using them in a computer or other device. For more information on formatting memory cards, see “K FORMAT” (P 67).

• Memory cards are small and can be swallowed; keep out of reach of children. If a child swallows a memory card, seek medical assistance immediately.

• miniSD or microSD adapters that are larger or smaller than the standard dimensions of an SD/SDHC memory card may not eject normally; if the card does not eject, take the camera to an authorized service representative. Do not forcibly remove the card.

• Do not aﬃ x labels to memory cards. Peeling labels can cause camera malfunction.

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Inserting the Batteries and a Memory Card

• Movie recording may be interrupted with some types of SD/SDHC memory card. Use

a G card or better when shooting HD movies.

• Formatting a memory card in the camera creates a folder in which pictures are stored. Do not rename or delete this folder or use a computer or other device to edit, delete, or rename image ﬁ les. Always use the camera to delete pictures; before editing or renaming ﬁ les, copy them to a computer and edit or rename the copies, not the originals.

10 First Steps

Turning the Camera on and Oﬀ

Shooting Mode

RRSwitching to Playback Mode

Playback Mode

RRSwitching to Shooting Mode

Turning the Camera on and Oﬀ

Shooting Mode

Press the ON/OFF button to turn the camera on. The lens will extend and the lens cover will open.

Playback Mode

To turn the camera on and begin playback, press the a button for about a second.

Press ON/OFF again to turn the camera oﬀ .

Switching to Playback Mode

Press the a button to start playback. Press the shutter button halfway to return to shooting mode.

Press the a button again or press the ON/OFF button to turn the camera oﬀ .

Switching to Shooting Mode

To exit to shooting mode, press the shutter button halfway. Press the a button to return to playback.

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Turning the Camera on and Oﬀ

RRAuto Power Oﬀ

Q Forcibly obstructing the lens could cause damage or product malfunction. Q Fingerprints and other marks on the lens can aﬀ ect pictures. Keep the lens clean. Q The ON/OFF button does not completely end the supply of power to the camera.

Auto Power Oﬀ

The camera will turn oﬀ automatically if no operations are performed for the length of time selected for M AUTO POWER OFF (P 69).

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Basic Setup

A language-selection dialog is displayed the ﬁ rst time the camera is turned on. Set up the camera as described below (you can reset the clock or change languages at any time using the F DATE/TIME or L a options in the setup menu; for information on displaying the setup menu, see page 65).

Highlight a language and press MENU/OK.

R Press DISP/BACK to skip the current step. Any steps you skip

will be displayed the next time the camera is turned on.

START MENU

ENGLISH

FRANCAIS DEUTSCH

NOSET

The date and time will be displayed. Press the selector

left or right to highlight the year, month, day, hour, or minute and press up or down to change. To change the order in which the year, month, and day are displayed,

DATE/TIME NOT SET

2013 2012

2011

YY. MM. DD

2010 2009

1. 1 12

NOSET

highlight the date format and press the selector up or down. Press MENU/OK when settings are complete.

R If Ni-MH batteries inserted in the camera, use T BAT TERY TYPE in the setup menu

to specify the battery type.

R If the batteries are removed for an extended period, the camera clock will be reset

and the language-selection dialog will be displayed when the camera is turned on.

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Basic Photography and Playback

Taking Pictures in

(Scene Recognition) Mode

scene recognition

The

Icon

The Scene Icon

Basic Photography and Playback

Taking Pictures in QQ

This section describes how to take pictures in QQ (

(Scene Recognition) Mode

scene recognition) mode. The camera automatically analyzes the composition and adjusts settings appropriately.

Turn the camera on.

Press the ON/OFF button to turn the camera on.

Q shooting indicators will be displayed.

The

Icon

This icon indicates that the camera continuously searches for faces to select the appropriate scene, increasing the drain on the batteries.

The Scene Icon

The camera selects the scene according to shooting conditions and the type of subject: b PORTRAIT (portraits), c LANDSCAPE (landscapes), d NIGHT (poorly-lit land- scapes), e MACRO (close ups), f NIGHT PORTRAIT (poorly-lit portraits), g BACKLIT PORTRAIT (backlit portraits), a AUTO (all other scenes)

Taking Pictures in Q (Scene Recognition) Mode

Holding the Camera

Frame the picture.

Use the zoom buttons to frame the picture in the display.

Zoom out Zoom in

Zoom indicator

Holding the Camera

Hold the camera steady with both hands and brace your elbows against your sides. Shaking or unsteady hands can blur your shots.

To prevent pictures that are out of focus or too dark (underexposed), keep your ﬁ ngers and other objects away from the lens and ﬂ ash.

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Taking Pictures in Q (Scene Recognition) Mode

The Shutter Button

Focus.

Press the shutter button halfway to focus.

R The lens may make a noise when the camera focuses; this

is normal.

If the camera is able to focus, it will beep twice.

If the camera is unable to focus, the focus frame will turn red, s will be dis-

played. Change the composition or use focus lock (P 24).

Shoot.

Smoothly press the shutter button the rest of the way down to take the picture.

R If the subject is poorly lit, the ﬂ ash may ﬁ re when the pic-

ture is taken. For information on using the ﬂ ash when lighting is poor, see “N Using the Flash (Intelligent Flash)” (P 28).

The Shutter Button

The shutter button has two positions. Pressing the shutter button halfway sets focus and exposure; to shoot, press the shutter button the rest of the way down.

Double

beep

Click

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