FujiFilm F30 User Manual

Getting Ready

Using the Camera

OWNER’S MANUAL

This manual will show you how to use your FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA FinePix F30 correctly. Please follow the instructions carefully.

Advanced Features

Camera Connection

Troubleshooting

BL00537-201(1)

• Photography

• Playback

•Movie

Settings

Software

Installation

Appendices

Warning

WARNINGS

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the AC power adapter to rain or moisture. The AC power adapter should not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the AC power adapter.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• Read these instructions.

• Keep these instructions.

• Heed all warnings.

• Follow all instructions.

• Do not use this apparatus near water.

• Clean only with dry cloth.

• Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

• Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

• Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

• Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

• Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

• Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

For customers in the U.S.A.

Tested To Comply

With FCC Standards

FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

FCC Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

CAUTION

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: — Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. — Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. — Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from

that to which the receiver is connected.

— Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for

help. You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Notes on the Grant:

To comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules, this product must be used with a Fujifilm-specified ferrite-core A/V cable, USB cable, and DC supply cord.

For customers in Canada

CAUTION

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Please read the Safety Notes (➝p.157) and make sure you understand them before using the camera.

IMPORTANT

BEFORE OPENING THE CD-ROM PROVIDED BY FUJI PHOTO FILM CO., LTD., PLEASE READ THIS END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT CAREFULLY. ONLY IF YOU AGREE WITH THIS AGREEMENT, SHOULD YOU USE THE SOFTWARE RECORDED ON THE CD-ROM. BY OPENING THE PACKAGE, YOU ACCEPT AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THIS AGREEMEN T.

This End User License Agreement (“Agreement”) is an agreement between Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd. (“FUJIFILM”) and you, which sets forth the terms and conditions of the license granted for you to use the software provided by FUJIFILM. The CD-ROM contains third party software. In case a separate agreement is provided by a third party supplier for its software, the provisions of such separate agreement shall apply to the use of such third party software, prevailing over those of this Agreement.

1. Definitions.

(a) “Media” means the CD-ROM titled “Software for FinePix CX”- which

is provided to you together with this Agreement. (b) “Software” means the software which is recorded on Media. (c) “Documentation” means the operation manuals of Software and

other related written materials which are provided to you together

with Media. (d) “Product” means Media (including Software) and Documentation

collectively.

2. Use of Software.

FUJIFILM grants to you a nontransferable, nonexclusive license: (a) to install one copy of Software onto one computer in binary machine

executable form; (b) to use Software on the computer onto which Software is installed; and (c) to make one backup copy of Software.

3. Restrictions.

3.1 You shall not distribute, rent, lease or otherwise transfer all or any

part of Software, Media or Documentation to any third party without

FUJIFILM’s prior written consent. You also shall not sublicense,

assign or otherwise transfer all or any part of the rights granted to

you by FUJIFILM under this Agreement without FUJIFILM’s prior

written consent.

3.2 Except as expressly granted by FUJIFILM hereunder, you shall not

copy or reproduce all or any part of Software or Documentation.

3.3 You shall not modify, adapt or translate Software or Documentation.

You also shall not alter or remove copyright and other proprietary

notices that appear on or in Software or Documentation.

3.4 You shall not, or shall not have any third party, reverse-engineer,

decompile, or disassemble Software.

NOTICE

End User License Agreement

Be sure to read this page before using the software.

4. Ownership.

All copyrights and other proprietary rights to Software and Documentation are owned and retained by FUJIFILM or the third party suppliers as indi cated on or in Software or Documentation. Nothing contained her ein shall be construed, expressly or implicitly, as transf erring or granting any right, license, or title to you other than t hose explicitly granted under this Agreement.

5. Li mited Warranty.

FUJIFILM warrants to you that Media is free from any defect in material and workmanship under normal use for ninety (90) days from the date of your receipt of Media. Should Media not meet the foregoing warranty, FUJIFILM shall replace such defective Media with other Media bearing no defect. FUJIFILM’s entire liability and your sole and exclusive remedy with regard to any defect in Media shall be expressly limited to such FUJIFILM’s replacement of Media as provided herein

6. DI SCLAIMER OF WARRAN TY.

EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 5 HEREIN, FUJIFILM PROVIDES PRODUCT “AS IS” AND WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. FUJIFILM SHALL MAKE NO WARRANTY, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO ANY OTHER MATTERS, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO NON-INFRINGEMENT OF ANY COPYRIGHT, PATENT, TRADE SECRET, OR ANY OTHER PROPRIETARY RIGHTS OF ANY THIRD PARTY, MERCHANTABILITY, OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

7. LI MITATION OF LIABILITY.

IN NO EVENT SHALL FUJIFILM HAVE ANY LIABILITY FOR ANY GENERAL, SPECIAL, DIRECT, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR OTHER DAMAGES (I NCLUDING DAMAGE S FOR LOSS OF PROFITS OR LOST SAVINGS) INCURRED FROM THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE PRODUCT EVEN IF FUJIFILM HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

8. No export.

You acknowledge that neither Software nor any part thereof, will be transferred, or exported to any country or used in any manner in violation of any export control laws and regulations to which Software is subject.

9. Termination.

In case you breach any of the terms and conditions hereof, FUJIFILM may immediately terminate this Agreement without any notice.

10. Term.

This Agreement is effective until the date when you cease to use Software, unless earlier terminated in ac cordance with Se ction 9 hereof.

11. Obligation upon termination.

Upon termination or expiration of this Agreement, you shall, at your own responsibility and expense, delete or destroy immediately all Software (including its copies), Media and Documentation.

12. Governing Law.

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with laws of Japan.

EC Declaration of Conformity

We Name: Fuji Photo Film (Europe) GmbH Address: Heesenstrasse 31

declare that the product Product Name: FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA FinePix F30 Manufacturer’s Name: Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd. Manufacturer’s Address: 26-30, Nishiazabu 2-chome, Minato-ku,

conforms to the following Standards:

following the provision of the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC, 92/31/EEC and 93/68/EEC) and Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC).

40549 Dusseldorf, Germany

Tokyo 106-8620, Japan

Safety: EN60065 EMC: EN55022: 1998 Classe B

EN55024: 1998 EN61000-3-2: 1995 + A1: 1998 + A2: 1998

Dusseldorf, Germany

Place

This product comes with batteries. When these are empty, you shouldn’t throw them away but deliver them as domestic chemical refuse.

May 1, 2006

Signature/Managing DirectorDate

Disposal of Electric and Electronic Equipment in Private Households

Disposal of used Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with

separate collection systems)

This symbol on the product, or in the manual and in the warranty, and/or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it should be taken to an applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences to the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this

If your equipment contains easy removable batteries or accumulators please dispose these separately according to your local requirements. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you have purchased the product.

In Countries outside the EU:

If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities and ask for the correct way of disposal.

product.

Contents

Warning................................................................. 2

IMPORTANT ......................................................... 3

EC Declaration of Conformity................................ 4

Disposal of Electric and Electronic Equipment

in Private Households...................................... 5

Contents................................................................ 6

Preface.................................................................. 9

About this Manual ............................................... 11

Accessories Included .......................................... 12

Camera Parts and Features ................................ 13

Example of LCD Monitor Text Display ................ 14

Getting Ready

Loading the Battery ............................................. 15

Charging the Battery ........................................... 17

Loading the xD-Picture Card ......................... 19

Turning On and Off ............................................. 21

Setting the language, date, and time .......... 22

Correcting the Date and Time ............................. 24

Selecting the Language ...................................... 25

Using the Camera

Taking Pictures (q AUTO Mode)....................... 26

Taking pictures with the focus and

exposure locked ....................................... 30

AF-assist illuminator.................................... 32

Adjusting the shot composition ................... 32

Viewing the Images............................................. 34

Using the Erase Button ................................... 38

Advanced Features — Photography

Using the Photography Functions —

Procedure of Setting ..................................... 39

Setting the Shooting Mode ................................. 42

q AUTO .................................................... 42

/? SCENE POSITION........................ 42

Anti-blur ................................................ 50

</M APERTURE PRIORITY AE/

SHUTTER PRIORITY AE........................ 50

s MANUAL.............................................. 54

e Macro (Close-up) ........................................... 55

d Setting the Flash............................................. 56

* Self-Timer ...................................................... 58

Adjusting the Image Brightness

(D Exposure Compensation) ....................... 60

j Increasing Monitor Brightness ...................... 62

Using p-MODE MENU (Photography)/

SHOOTING MENU ....................................... 63

Setting the p-MODE MENU

(Photography).......................................... 63

Setting the SHOOTING MENU .................. 63

p-MODE MENU (Photography) ........................ 66

Changing the sensitivity setting

(S ISO)................................................... 66

Changing the quality setting

( QUALITY).......................................... 67

Changing the FinePix COLOR setting

( FinePix COLOR) ............................... 68

SHOOTING MENU ............................................. 69

Selecting light metering method

( PHOTOMETRY)................................ 69

Adjusting color balance

(T WHITE BALANCE) ........................... 70

Focusing the shot quickly

( HIGH-SPEED SHOOTING) ............... 71

Taking pictures continuously

( CONTINUOUS).................................. 72

Specifying focusing mode

(H AF MODE) ......................................... 74

Advanced Features — Playback

Using p-MODE MENU (Playback)/

PLAYBACK MENU ........................................ 76

Setting the p-MODE MENU (Playback) .... 76

Setting the PLAYBACK MENU ................... 76

p-MODE MENU (Playback)............................... 77

Setting automatic playback

( PLAYBACK) ....................................... 77

DPOF set frame

PLAYBACK MENU.............................................. 81

Erasing the images

( ERASE).............................................. 81

Rotating the images

( IMAGE ROTATE)............................... 82

Protecting the images

( PROTECT)......................................... 83

Copying the images

(V COPY) ............................................... 85

Adding voice memos to the images

( VOICE MEMO) .................................. 86

Trimming the images

( TRIMMING)........................................ 89

( PRINT ORDER (DPOF))

.... 77

Advanced Features — Movie

r Recording Movies ......................................... 91

Changing movie size................................. 93

w Playing Back Movies ..................................... 94

Settings

U SET-UP ........................................................ 96

Using the SET-UP menu ............................ 96

SET-UP menu option ................................. 97

Camera Connection

Connecting to a TV........................................... 106

Connecting Camera Directly to Printer —

PictBridge Function ..................................... 107

Software Installation

Installation on a Windows PC........................... 111

Installation on a Mac OS X............................... 114

Connecting to a PC .......................................... 117

Using FinePixViewer ................................ 120

Appendices

System Expansion Option ................................ 122

Accessories Guide ........................................... 123

Using Your Camera Correctly .......................... 125

Power Supply and Battery ................................ 126

Notes on the xD-Picture Card™ and

the Internal Memory .................................... 129

Warning Displays ............................................. 131

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Contents

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting ................................................ 135

Specifications................................................. 143

Explanation of Terms ..................................... 149

FUJIFILM Digital Camera Worldwide

Network .................................................... 150

Safety Notes .................................................. 157

Preface

Z Test Shots Prior to Photography

For important photographs (such as weddings and overseas trips), always take a test shot and view the image to make sure that the camera is working normally.

• Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd. cannot accept liability for any incidental losses (such as the costs of photography or the loss of income from photography) incurred as a result of faults with this product.

Z Notes on Copyright

Images recorded using your digi tal camera system cannot be used in ways that infringe copyright laws without the consent of the owner, unless intended only for personal use. 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 xD-Picture Card containing images or data protected under copyright laws is only permissible within the restrictions imposed by those copyright laws.

Z Handling Your Digital Camera

This camera contains precision electronic components. To ensure that images are recorded correctly, do not subject the camera to impact or shock while an image is being recorded.

Z Liquid Crystal

If the LCD monitor is damaged, take particular care with the liquid crystal in the monitor. If any of the following situations arise, take the urgent action indicated.

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

• If liquid crystal gets into your eye Flush the affected eye with clean water for at least 15 minutes and then seek medical assistance.

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

Z Trademark Information

• and xD-Picture Card™ are trademarks of Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd.

• IBM PC/AT is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corp. of the U.S.A.

• Macintosh, Power Macintosh, iMac, PowerBook, iBook and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

• Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows logo are trademarks, or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Windows is an abbreviated term referring to the

Microsoft The “Designed for Microsoft® Windows® XP” logo refers

to the camera and the driver only.

• Other company or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective companies.

Windows® Operating System.

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Preface

Z Notes on Electrical Interference

If the camera is to be used in hospitals or aircrafts, please note that this camera may cause interference to other equipment in the hospital or aircraft. For details, please check with the applicable regulations.

Z Explanation of Color Television System

NTSC: National Television System Committee, color

television telecasting specifications adopted mainly in the U.S.A., Canada and Japan.

PAL: Phase Alternation by Line, a color television

system adopted mainly by European countries and China.

Z Exif Print (Exif ver. 2.2)

Exif Print Format is a newly revised digital camera file format that contains a variety of shooting information for optimal printing.

See “Using Your Camera Correctly” (➝p.125) for more

information.

About this Manual

Icons indicate the modes that are available.

CAUTION

This mark denotes issues that may affect the camera’s operation.

CHECK

This mark denotes points to notice in the camera’s operation.

MEMO

This mark denotes additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures.

Z 4-direction (nopq) button

Up, down, left, and right are indicated by black triangles in the Owner’s Manual. Up or down is shown as n or o, and left or right is shown as p or q.

When pressing q:

When pressing DISP/BACK:

Accessories Included

• Rechargeable Battery NP-95 (1)

•Strap (1)

• AC Power Adapter AC-5VC (1 set)

• A/V cable for FinePix F30 (1) Including plug to pin-plug ×2

• USB cable for FinePix F30 (1)

• CD-ROM (1) Software for FinePix CX

• Owner’s Manual (this manual) (1)

Attaching the strap

Attach the strap as shown in 1 and 2. When attaching the strap, move the fastener to adjust the length and slightly away from the end of the strap, as shown in figure 1.

1 2

Camera Parts and Features

• Refer to the pages in parentheses for information on using the camera parts or features.

A Shutter button B Mode dial C Lens (lens cover) D POWER button E Flash (p.56) F AF-assist illuminator (p.32)

Self-timer lamp (p.59)

G Terminal cover H Microphone I A/V OUT (Audio/Visual output) socket (p.106) J USB socket K DC IN 5V socket (p.17) L Indicator lamp (p.29) M 4-direction (nopq) button N LCD monitor O Speaker P Tripod mount Q W (Wide zoom) button (p.27, 35) R T (Tele zoom) button (p.27, 35) S w (Playback) button T Photo mode (p) button (p.63, 76) U Strap mount V MENU/OK button W D Exposure compensation button (p.60) X DISP (Display)/BACK button (p.32, 34) Y Battery cover (p.15) Z xD-Picture Card slot (p.19) ! Battery compartment (p.16) _ Battery release catch (p.16)

Example of LCD Monitor Text Display

Z Photography mode

A ( Self-timer (p.58) B e Macro (close-up) (p.55) C C Flash (p.56) D s Photography mode (p.42) E Battery level indicator

(p.18)

F High-speed shooting

(p.71)

G f Continuous shooting

(p.72)

H AF frame (p.27) I Date/Time (p.22) J Shutter speed (p.53) K Aperture (p.51)

Z Playback mode

A w Playback mode (p.34) B u DPOF (p.77) C F Protection (p.83) D Frame number (p.100) E # Voice memo (p.86)

FinePix F30 has internal memory that can store images without xD-Picture Card. Y appears on the LCD monitor when the internal memory is active.

L ) Photometry (p.69) M 9 White balance (p.70) N 5N Quality mode (p.67) O Number of available frames

(p.147)

P FinePix COLOR (p.68) Q { AF warning (p.27) R | Camera shake warning

(p.28)

S Increasing monitor

brightness (p.62)

T Y Internal memory (p.20) U ISO 100 Sensitivity (p.66) V S Exposure compensation

(p.60)

Loading the Battery

Battery is required to operate the digital camera. At first, load the battery in the camera.

Z Compatible battery

Rechargeable Battery NP-95 (1)

Terminals

CAUTION

• The battery is not fully charged at shipment and must be fully charged before being used.

• Do not stick labels onto the battery as this could cause the battery to become jammed inside the camera.

• Any contact between the battery terminals could cause the battery to short circuit and overheat.

• See p.126-127 for information on the battery.

• Always use the Rechargeable Battery NP-95 (included). The use of other brands of rechargeable battery could cause faults or damage to the camera.

• Do not split or peel outer labels of the battery.

Indicator

1 Open the battery cover.

CHECK

Check that the camera is turned off before opening the battery cover.

CAUTION

• Do not open the battery cover while the camera is on. This could damage the xD-Picture Card or ruin the image files on the xD-Picture Card.

• Do not apply force to the battery cover.

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Getting Ready

Loading the Battery

2 Load the battery.

Hold the battery so that the indicators are aligned. Push the battery release catch aside while loading the battery. Check that the battery is firmly held in place.

Battery release catch

Indicators

CAUTION

Load the battery in the correct direction.

3 Close the battery cover.

Charging the Battery

The battery is not fully charged at shipment and must be fully charged before being used.

Connecting the AC power adapter to the camera

APlug the AC power adapter connector into

the DC IN 5V socket on the camera.

BPlug the connecting

cable into the AC power adapter.

CPlug the conne cting cable

into the power outlet.

CHECK

Loading the Battery (➝p.15)

CAUTION

Always check that the camera is turned off.

Z Using the AC power adapter

Use the AC power adapter to avoid losing power at inconvenient times, such as when downloading photographed images to your PC. You can take pictures and play back images without worrying about depleting the battery.

• Compatible AC power adapters AC-5VC (included) AC-5VW, AC-5VX (sold separately)

CAUTION

• Always use the FUJIFILM products listed above.

• See p.128 for notes on using the AC power adapter.

• Only connect and disconnect the AC power adapter when the camera is off. Connecting or disconnecting the AC power adapter while the camera is on temporarily interrupts the power supply to the camera, which will stop the recording of images or movies being shot. Failing to turn the camera off before connecting/ disconnecting can also result in damage to the xD- Picture Card or malfunctions during PC connection.

• The power outlet should be nearby the equipment and easily accessible.

• The shape of the plug and power outlet depends on the country of use.

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Getting Ready

Charging the Battery

Camera operation during charging

When connection is completed, battery charging begins. Charging ends after about 4 hours.

CHECK Indicator lamp

[During charging] Lit red [Charging completed] Off [Charging error] Blinking red (➝p.136)

Battery protection function

When you try to charge the battery immediately after the camera has been used continuously for a long period, charging may not begin soon (the indicator lamp does not turn red). This is not a camera fault, but is for protecting the battery from being charged while it is warm. Battery may degrade when charged at high temperatures. Leave the camera connected to the AC power adapter, and charging will automatically begin within 30 minutes.

CAUTION Notes on charging the battery

• Turning the camera on during charging interrupts the charging.

• Charging times increase at low temperatures.

Indicator lamp

Checking the battery charge

Turn the camera on and check the battery level indicator on the LCD monitor.

AThere is ample battery charge. (Lit white) BThe battery is almost half charged. (Lit white) CThere is insufficient charge left in the battery. The

battery will soon run out. Have a charged battery ready. (Lit red)

DThe battery is depleted. The display will shortly go

blank and the camera will stop working. Replace or recharge the battery. (Blinking red)

CAUTION

• Due to the nature of the battery, the battery level

indicator ( , , or V) may appear early when the camera is used in cold locations. Try warming the battery in your pocket or a similar location before use.

• Battery with no remaining charge (V blinking red)

may cause camera faults such as the camera turning itself off without retracting the lens. Always load a fully charged battery.

• Depending on the camera mode, the transition from

to V may occur more quickly.

Loading the xD-Picture Card

Although you can store pictures in the camera’s internal memory, you can store many more images on the xD-

Picture Card (sold separately). There is a slot for the xDPicture Card inside the battery compartment.

1 Open the battery cover.

2 Insert an xD-Picture Card.

Gold marking

Gold contact area

Align the gold marking with the gold contact area.

3 Close the battery cover.

How to replace the xD-Picture Card

Push the xD-Picture Card into the slot and then slowly remove your finger. The lock is released and the xD-Picture Card is pushed out.

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Getting Ready

AUTO

Loading the xD-Picture Card

CAUTION

• When storing xD-Picture Cards, make sure that they are kept out of the reach of children. An xD-Picture Card could be swallowed and cause suffocation. If a child swallows an xD-Picture Card, seek medical attention or call emergency number right away.

• If the xD-Picture Card is oriented incorrectly, it will not go all the way into the slot. Do not apply force when inserting an xD-Picture Card.

• Note that the xD-Picture Card may spring out if you release your finger quickly from the card immediately after the lock is released.

• Operation of this camera is only guaranteed when it is used with FUJIFILM xD-Picture Card.

• See p.129 for information on the xD-Picture Card.

MEMO

• The size of an image file varies depending on the subject. For this reason, the number recorded may not represent the actual number of frames.

• See p.147 for information on the standard number of available frames.

Z About internal memory

AUTO

FinePix F30 has internal

66NN

memory that can store images without xD-Picture Card. Y appears on the LCD monitor when internal memory is active.

When an xD-Picture Card (sold separately) is inserted [Record images]: Record images to an xD-Picture

Card.

[Playback images]: Playback images in an xD-Picture

When an xD-Picture Card (sold separately) is not inserted

Card.

[Record images]: Record images to internal memory. [Playback images]: Playback images in internal memory.

Z About images in the internal memory

Images held in the camera’s internal memory may be corrupted or erased due to problems such as camera faults. Save your important data to another media (i.e., MO disk, CD-R, CD-RW, hard disk, etc.). It is possible to transfer saved images on the internal memory to an xD-Picture Card (➝p.85).

Turning On and Off

Turning the camera on in Photography mode

Press POWER down fully to turn the camera on. Press POWER again to turn the camera off.

MEMO Changes between Photography mode and Playback mode

Press w during shooting to change to Playback mode. Press the shutter button down halfway to return to Photography mode.

CAUTION

• The lens moves and the lens cover opens when turning the camera on in Photography mode. Take care not to obstruct the lens.

• Take care not to get fingerprints on the camera lens as this will result in impaired image quality in your shots.

Turning the camera on in Playback mode

Press w for about 1 second to turn the camera on in Playback mode. Press POWER to turn the camera off.

MEMO

To change to Photography mode, press the shutter button down halfway.

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Getting Ready

Turning On and Off

SETNONO

START MENU

/ LANG.

SETNONO

DATE

TIME NOT SET

YY.MM.DD

1. 1 12:00 AM

Setting the language, date, and time

When using the camera for the first time after purchasing, the language, date, and time are cleared. Set the language, date, and time.

1 screen appears when turning

the camera on.

START MENU

/ LANG.

SET

APress n, o, p, or q to select the

language.

BPress MENU/OK to confirm the setting.

2 Set the date and time.

DATE

/ TIME NOT SET

YY.MM.DD

SET

APress p or q to select Year, Month,

Day, Hour, or Minute.

BPress n or o to correct the setting.

MEMO

• Holding down n or o changes the numbers

continuously.

• When the time displayed passes “12”, the AM/PM setting changes.

1. 1 12:00 AM

3 Change the date format.

SETNONO

5 / 24 / 2006 10:00

DD . MM . YY

YY . MM . DD

MM /

DD /

DATE / TIME NOT SET

APress p or q to select the date format.

BPress n or o to set the format.

CAlways press MENU/OK after the settings

are completed.

Date format

ex. May 24, 2006 YY.MM.DD: 2006.5.24 MM/DD/YY: 5/24/2006 DD.MM.YY: 24.5.2006

DATE / TIME NOT SET

DD . MM . YY

MM /

DD /

YY . MM . DD

SET

5 / 24 / 2006 10:00

MEMO

START MENU screen also appears when the battery has been removed and the camera has been left for a long period. Once the AC power adapter has been connected or the battery has been installed for 2 hours or more, the camera settings will be retained for roughly 6 hours even if both sources of power are removed.

Auto power off function

When the Auto power off function is active, if the camera is left unused for 2 or 5 minutes, this function turns the camera off (➝p.104). To turn the camera back on, press POWER. To play back images, hold down w for about 1 second.

Getting Ready

Correcting the Date and Time

SHOOTING MENU

HIGH-SPEED SHOOTING

OFF

SET-UP

OFF

CONTINUOUS

SET

FORMAT

PLAYBACK VOLUME LCD BRIGHTNESS

BEEP VOLUME SHUTTER VOLUME

DATE / TIME

1 Open the SET-UP menu. 2 Display the DATE/TIME screen.

SET

SHOOTING MENU

HIGH-SPEED SHOOTING CONTINUOUS

SET-UP

OFF OFF

DATE / TIME

BEEP VOLUME SHUTTER VOLUME PLAYBACK VOLUME LCD BRIGHTNESS FORMAT

APress MENU/OK to open the menu.

BPress n or o to select U SET-UP.

CPress q.

APress p or q to select .

BPress o to move to menu item.

CPress n or o to select DATE/TIME.

DPress q.

See “2 Set the date and time.” (➝p.22).

Selecting the Language

SHOOTING MENU

HIGH-SPEED SHOOTING

OFF

SET-UP

OFF

CONTINUOUS

SET

VIDEO SYSTEM

2 MIN

ENGLISH

AUTO POWER OFF

NTSC

TIME DIFFERENCE BACKGROUND COLOR

RESET

1 Open the SET-UP menu. 2 Display the screen.

SET

AUTO POWER OFF TIME DIFFERENCE BACKGROUND COLOR VIDEO SYSTEM RESET

APress p or q to select .

BPress o to move to menu item.

CPress n or o to select .

DPress q.

See “1 screen appears when turning the camera on.” (➝p.22).

SHOOTING MENU

HIGH-SPEED SHOOTING CONTINUOUS

SET-UP

OFF OFF

APress MENU/OK to open the menu.

BPress n or o to select U SET-UP.

CPress q.

ENGLISH

2 MIN

NTSC

Getting Ready

Taking Pictures (q AUTO Mode)

This section describes the basic operations.

1 Turn the camera on.

APress POWER to turn the camera on.

BSet the Mode dial to q.

Holding the camera correctly

Brace your elbows against your sides and hold the camera with both hands.

Do not cover the lens or flash with your fingers.

CAUTION

• Moving the camera while shooting gives a blurred picture (camera shake). Hold the camera steadily with both hands.

• If the lens or flash is obscured by your fingers or the strap, subjects may be out of focus or the brightness (exposure) of your shot may be incorrect.

2 Check the composition on the LCD monitor.

AUTO

F 5.6

250

F 5.6

To adjust zoom scale using the Zoom button:

3 Focus on the main subject in the AF frame

and press the shutter button down halfway.

(Zoom out)

AUTO

W button

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T button

(Zoom in)

AUTO

Zoom bar

• Focal range Approx. 60 cm (2.0 ft.) to infinity

• Optical zoom focal

length (35 mm camera equivalent)

Approx. 36 mm to 108 mm

• Max. zoom scale 3×

MEMO

•Select e Macro mode to take close-up shots (➝p.55).

• Use digital zoom when you want to shoot the subject closer (➝p.101).

AUTO

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AF frame AF frame

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Halfway pressed

F 5.6

250

F 5.6

becomes smaller and camera focuses on the subject.

Using the Camera

CHECK

• Focus on the subject

Double beep is heard Indicator lamp lit green

• Not focus on the subject

No sound { indicated Indicator lamp blinking green

MEMO

• The shutter button has a halfway point at which focus and exposure are automatically optimized before taking the picture by pressing fully down.

• When pressing the shutter button halfway, a lens operation sound may be heard.

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Taking Pictures (q AUTO Mode)

F 5.6

250

F 5.6

4 Press the shutter button fully.

Double

beep

Halfway pressed Fully pressed

CAUTION

When taking a picture using the flash, the image may disappear and go dark briefly due to flash charging. The indicator lamp blinks orange during charging.

MEMO

• When the subject is not in the AF frame, use AF/AE lock to take the picture (➝p.30).

• When pressing the shutter button down fully in one motion, the camera takes the picture without the AF frame changing.

Click

Flash

When pressing the shutter button down halfway, b appears on the LCD monitor before the flash fires.

F 5.6

250

F 5.6

Change the flash mode when you want to take pictures without flash. See p.56 for information on flash.

CAUTION

• The image shown on the LCD monitor before the picture is taken may differ in brightness, color, etc. from the image actually recorded. Play back the recorded image to check it (➝p.34).

• When selecting a slow shutter speed that will cause camera shake, | appears on the LCD monitor. Use flash or a tripod.

• See p.131-134 for information on warning displays. See “Troubleshooting” (➝p.135-142) for more information.

Z Indicator lamp display

The indicator lamp lights or blinks when pressing the shutter button, etc. The indicator lamp shows the camera status.

Indicator lamp

Display Status

Lit green Locking the focus

Blinking green Camera shake warning, AF warning,

Blinking green and orange alternately

Lit orange Recording to xD-Picture Card or

Blinking orange Charging flash (flash will not fire)

Lit red Charging battery

Blinking red • Warnings for xD-Picture Card and

or AE warning (ready to shoot)

Recording to xD-Picture Card or internal memory (ready to shoot)

internal memory (not ready)

internal memory Card not formatted, incorrect format, memory full, xD-Picture Card or internal memory error

• Lens operation error

MEMO

Detailed warning messages appear on the LCD monitor (➝p.131-134).

Continued Q

Using the Camera

Taking Pictures (q AUTO Mode)

AUTO

F 5.6

250

F 5.6

Taking pictures with the focus and exposure locked

AUTO

In the above composition, the subjects (two people in this case) are not in the AF frame. Pressing the shutter button halfway at this point will result in the subjects being out of focus.

AF/AE lock is useful:

Use AF/AE lock to guarantee best result when shooting a subject that is not suited to autofocusing (➝p.31).

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Using AF/AE lock

1 Move the camera slightly so that one of the

subjects is in the AF frame.

AUTO

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2 Press the shutter button down halfway to

focus on the subject.

Double

beep

F 5.6

250

Halfway pressed

F 5.6

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