Fujifilm FinePix Z31, FinePix Z35, FinePix Z37 Owner Manual

Owner’s Manual

Thank you for your purchase of this product. This manual describes how to use your FUJIFILM FinePix Z35 or Z37 digital camera and the supplied software. Be sure that you have read and understood its contents before using the camera.

BL00947-200

Before You Begin

Basic Photography and Playback

About This Manual

Model

Monitor

✔✔ Troubleshooting

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pg. 80

✔✔ Glossary

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pg. 91

✔✔ Table of Contents

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pg. vi

✔✔ Warning Messages a nd Displays

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pg. 87

✔✔ Camera Q & A

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pg. iii

This manual is for use with the following FinePix cameras: the Z35 and Z37. All operations are identical; save where otherwise noted, the illustrations in this manual show the Z35.

Model

FinePix Z35 2.5-inch FinePix Z37 2.7-inch

Before using the camera, read this Owner’s Manual and the other supplied documents. For information on speci c topics, consult the sources below.

Camera Q & A

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Know what you want to do but don’t know the name for it? Find the answer in “Camera Q & A”.

Troubleshooting

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

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

Glossary

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The meanings of some technical terms may be found here.

Memory Cards

Pictures can be stored in the camera’s internal memory or on optional SD and SDHC memory cards. In this manual, SD memory cards are referred to as “memory cards”. For more information, see page 8.

Monitor

pg. iii

pg. 80

pg. 91

Table of Contents

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The “Table of Contents” gives an overview of the entire manual. The principal camera operations are listed here.

Warning Messages and Displays

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Find out what’s behind that  ashing icon or error message in the monitor.

pg. vi

pg. 87

Camera Q & A

Camera Setup

Question

Key phrase

See page

Sharing Pictures

Question

Key phrase

See page

Find items by task.

Camera Setup

Question

How do I set the camera clock? Date and time 14 Can I set the clock to local time when I travel? Time di erence 77 How do I keep the monitor from turning o automatically? Auto power o 76 How do I make the monitor brighter or darker? LCD brightness 76

How do I stop the camera beeping and clicking?

What are the parts of the camera called? Parts of the camera 2 What do the icons in the monitor mean? Monitor 3 How do I use the menus? Menus 55 What’s behind that  ashing icon or error message in the monitor? Messages and displays 87 How much charge is left in the battery? Battery level 16

Sharing Pictures

Question

Can I print pictures on my home printer? Printing pictures 43 Can I copy my pictures to my computer? Viewing pictures on a computer 48

Key phrase

Silent mode 27

Volume 75

Key phrase

See page

iii

Taking Pictures

Question

Key phrase

See page

Tak ing Pictures

Question

How many pictures can I take? Memory capacity 92 Is there a quick and easy way to take snapshots? How can I make good portraits? Intelligent Face Detection 21 Can the camera automatically select the most suitable mode? Is there a simple way to adjust settings for di erent scenes? Shooting mode 30 How do I shoot close-ups? Macro mode (Close-ups) 25 How do I keep the  ash from  ring?

How do I “ ll-in” shadows on back-lit subjects? How do I take a group portrait that includes the photographer? Self-timer mode 28 How do I frame pictures with the subject o to one side? Focus lock 23 How do I shoot movies? Recording movies 40

Key phrase

k mode

G mode 31

Flash mode 26How do I stop my subjects’ eyes glowing red when I use the  ash?

See page

Camera Q & A

Viewing Pictures

Question

Key phrase

See page

Viewing Pictures

Question

How do I view my pictures? Single-frame playback 34 Is there a simple way to delete one image? Deleting pictures 20 How do I delete one or all images at once? Erase 38 Can I zoom in on pictures during playback? Playback zoom 35 How do I view a lot of pictures at once? Multi-frame playback 36 How do I view all pictures taken on the same day? Sort by date 37 Can I protect my pictures from accidental deletion? Protect 65 Can I hide the icons in the monitor when viewing my pictures? Choosing a display format 34 Can I view my pictures in a slide show? Slide show 63 Can I add a short voice memo to my pictures? Voice memo 69 Can I crop unwanted elements out of my pictures? Crop 66 Can I copy pictures from internal memory to a memory card? Copy 67 Can I process still images for posting to a blog? Process still images 62 How do I view my pictures on TV? Viewing pictures on TV 42

Key phrase

See page

Camera Q & A

Before You Begin

First Steps

Basic Photography and Playback

Introduction

Symbols and Conventions

Supplied Accessories

Symbols and Conventions

The following symbols are used in this manual:

Caution: This information should be read before use to ensure correct operation.

Note: Points to note when using the camera.

Tip: Additional information that may be helpful when using the camera.

Menus and other text in the camera monitor are shown in bold. In the illustrations in this manual, the monitor display may be simpli ed for explanatory purposes.

Supplied Accessories

The following items are included with the camera:

AC adapter (The type of the

NP-45A rechargeable

battery

Strap

plug depends on the country or region where you purchased the camera.)

Att aching the Strap

Attach the strap as shown.

USB cable

FinePix software CD

Owner’s Manual (may be distributed on CD in some countries or regions)

Before You Begin

Parts of the Camera

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

Selector button

Move cursor up

I (delete) button (pg. 20)

Move cursor left

L (macro) button (pg. 25)

Introduction

Move curs or right

K ( ash) button (pg. 26)

1 Shutter button ...........................................19

2 Flash ..................................................................26

3 Lens

4 Microphone .................................................69

5 Speaker ...........................................................70

6 Shooting indicator .................................. 74

Self-timer lamp ..........................................29

Charging indicator .................................... 6

7 n switch and lens cover ........13

8 Monitor .............................................................3

9 W (zoom out) button .....................17, 35

10 T (zoom in) button ...........................17, 35

11 D (playback) button ............................34

12 USB multi-connector ........6, 42, 43, 53

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

14 MENU/OK button .........................................14

15 A (movie recording) button ...........40

Move cursor down

J (self-timer) button (pg. 28)

16 DISP (display)/BACK button ..........18, 34

( (silent mode) button ....................27

17 Battery-chamber cover .......................... 4

18 Tripod mount

19 Memory card slot ....................................... 9

20 Battery chamber ......................................... 4

21 Battery latch .................................................. 4

The Monitor

■■ Shooting

■■ Playback

The Monitor

The following indicators may appear in the monitor during shooting and playback:

Shooting

1 2

3 4 5 6 7 8

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Playback

1 2 3

4 5 6

12 / 31 / 2050

250 F4.2

10:00 AM

ISO 100

100-0001

ISO 100

1 Macro (close-up) mode............. 25

11 12

2 Flash mode.........................................26

3 Silent mode .......................................27

4 Intelligent Face Detection

14 15 16 17

18 19

indicator ..............................................21

5 Shooting mode .............................. 30

6 Battery level .......................................16

7 Self timer indicator ........................28

8 White balance ................................. 58

9 Focus frame .......................................18

10 Date and time...................................14

11 Continuous mode ........................ 60

* Indicates that no memory card is inserted and that pictures will be

stored in the camera’s internal memor y (pg. 8).

1 Intelligent Face Detection

indicator ...............................................35

2 Silent mode indicator ..................27

3 Playback mode indicator ......... 34

4 Protected image .............................65

5 Voice memo indicator................ 69

12 Movie quality ................................... 40

13 Image quality ...................................58

14 Number of available frames

...................................................................92

15 FINEPIX COLOR ................................59

16 Focus warning .................................18

17 Blur warning ......................................26

18 Sensitivit y ............................................59

19 Internal memory indicator * ....... 8

20 Exposure compensation ...........57

6 Red-eye removal indicator ......63

7 Gift image .......................................... 34

8 Frame number .................................74

9 DPOF print indicator ....................47

10 Blog image .........................................62

Introduction

Before You Begin

Inserting the Battery

The following explains how to insert the battery into the camera.

Open the battery-chamber cover.

First Steps

Note

Be sure the camera is o before opening the battery-chamber cover.

Cautions

• Do not turn the camera on or o while the battery-chamber cover is open. Failure to observe this precaution could result in damage to image  les or memory cards.

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

Insert the battery.

Face the gold terminals downward and align the orange stripe on the battery with the orange battery latch. Keeping the battery latch pressed to the side (q), slide the battery into the camera (w). Con rm that the battery is securely latched.

Orange stripe

Battery latch

Inserting the Battery

Caution

Insert the battery in the correct orientation. Do

NOT use force or attempt to insert the battery

upside down or backwards. The battery will slide in easily in the correct orientation.

Close the battery-chamber cover.

Removing the Battery

After turning the camera o , open the batterychamber cover, press the battery latch to the side, and slide the battery out of the camera as shown.

Battery latch

Tips: Using an AC Adapter

• The camera can be powered by a supplied AC adapter. See page 6 for details.

• If the camera is powered by an AC adapter, demo mode instructions will be displayed when the camera is turned on. Selecting this option starts a slide show. To cancel, press the shutter button.

First Steps

Charging the Battery

Charging indicator

Batter y status

Action

The battery is not charged at shipment. Charge the battery before use.

Connect the supplied AC adapter into the

USB multi-connector.

Con rm that the camera is o .

Charging indicator

Plug the AC adapter in.

Plug the AC adapter into a power outlet. The Charging indicator will light up.

The Charging Indicator

The charging indicator shows battery charge status as follows:

Charging indicator

O

Glows

Blinks Battery fault.

Charge the battery.

Charging is complete when the charging

Battery status

Battery not

inserted.

Battery fully

charged.

Battery

charging.

Action

Check that

the battery

is properly

inserted

Charging is

complete

—

Unplug the

AC adapter

(pg. 80)

indicator turns o .

Note

The battery cannot be charged when the camera is on.

Charging the Battery

Cautions: Caring for the Bat tery

• The only types of batteries you can use are NP-45A.

• Use only the camera to charge NP-45A. Failure to observe this precaution could result in product malfunction.

• Do not a x stickers or other objects to the battery. Failure to observe this precaution could make it impossible to remove the battery from the camera.

• Do not short the battery terminals. The battery could overheat.

• Do not remove the labels from the battery or attempt to split or peel the outer casing.

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

• Read the supplied documentation for additional cautions concerning battery use.

Caution: Battery Life

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.

Cautions: Charging the Bat tery

• Remove dirt from the battery terminals with a clean, dry cloth. Failure to observe this precaution could prevent the battery from charging.

• Charging times increase at low temperatures.

First Steps

Inserting a Memory Card

■■ Compatible Memory Cards

Write-protect switch

Although the camera can store pictures in internal memory, SD memory cards (sold separately) can be used to store additional pictures.

When no memory card is inserted, d appears in the monitor and internal memory is used for recording and playback. Note that because camera malfunction could cause internal memory to become corrupted, the pictures in internal memory should periodically be transferred to a computer and saved on the computer hard disk or on removable media such as CDs or DVDs. The pictures in internal memory can also be copied to a memory card (see page 67). To prevent internal memory from becoming full, be sure to delete pictures when they are no longer needed.

When a memory card is inserted as described below, the card will be used for recording and playback.

Compatible Memory Cards

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

Caution

SD memory cards can be locked, making it impossible to format the card or to record or delete images. Before inserting an SD memory card, slide the write-protect switch to the unlocked position.

Write -prote ct switch

Inserting a Memory Card

■■ Inserting a Memory Card

Inserting a Memory Card

Open the battery-chamber cover.

Note

Be sure the camera is o before opening the battery-chamber cover.

Cautions

• Do not turn the camera on or o while the battery-chamber cover is open. Failure to observe this precaution could result in damage to image  les or memory cards.

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

Insert the memory card.

Holding the memory card in the orientation shown below, slide it all the way in. Press  rmly until it clicks into place.

Battery

Click

• Be sure card is at correct orientation; do not insert at an angle or use force.

• If the battery-chamber cover cannot be closed, do not attempt to close it with excessive force, check that the card is correctly orientated.

• If the images are recorded in the internal memory after the card is inserted, check that the card is correctly inserted.

First Steps

Close the battery-chamber cover.

Inserting a Memory Card

Removing Memory Cards

Be sure the camera is o before opening the batterychamber cover. Press the card in and then release it slowly. The card can now be removed by hand.

Cautions

• The memory card may spring out if you remove your  nger immediately after pushing the card in.

• Memory cards may be warm to the touch after being removed from the camera. This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction.

Cautions

• Format SD memory cards before  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 page 76.

• 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.

• Do not use miniSD or microSD adapters that expose the back of the card. Failure to observe this precaution may cause damage or malfunction. Adapters that are larger or smaller than the standard dimensions of an SD 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 turn the camera o 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.

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

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

First Steps

• The data in internal memory may be erased or corrupted when the camera is repaired. Please note that the repairer will be able to view pictures in internal memory.

• Formatting a memory card or internal memory 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  les. Always use the camera to delete pictures from memory cards and internal memory; before editing or renaming  les, copy them to a computer and edit or rename the copies, not the originals.

Inserting a Memory Card

Turning the Camera On and O

Shooting Mode

Playback Mode

Shooting Mode

To turn the camera on, open the lens cover fully. The camera turns o when the lens cover is closed.

Camera On Camera O

Tip: Switching to Playback Mode

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

Cautions

• Pictures can be a ected by  ngerprints and other marks on the lens. Keep the lens clean.

• Closing the cover does not completely cut power to the camera.

Tip: Auto Power O

The camera will turn o automatically if no operations are performed for the length of time selected in the AUTO POWER OFF menu (see page 76). To turn the camera on, close and reopen the lens cover or press the D button for about a second.

Playback Mode

If the lens cover is closed, the camera can be turned on in playback mode by pressing the D button for about a second.

If the lens cover is closed, pressing the D button during playback will turn the camera o .

Tip: Switching to Shooting Mode

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

First Steps

Basic Setup

SETNONO

START

/ LANG.

A language-selection dialog is displayed the  rst time the camera is turned on. Set up the camera as described below (for information on resetting the clock or changing languages, see page 71).

Choose a language.

1.1 Press the selector up, down,

left, or right to highlight a language.

1.2 Press MENU/OK.

START

SET

/ LANG.

Set the date and time.

DATE / TIME NOT SET

YY.MM.DD 1. 1 12 : 00

SET NO

2.1 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, highlight the date format and press the selector up or down.

2.2 Press MENU/OK.

2011 2010

2009

2008 2007

Note

Go to the setup menu if you try to set the language and date again (pg. 71).

Tip: The Camera Cloc k

If the battery is removed for an extended period, the camera clock will be reset when the camera is turned on. If the battery is left in the camera for about two hours, the battery can be removed for about 24 hours without resetting the clock.

Basic Setup

First Steps

Taking Pictures in k (AUTO) Mode

Indicator

Description

This section describes how to take pictures in AUTO mode. AUTO mode is automatically selected the  rst time the camera is turned on; for information on restoring AUTO mode after shooting in other modes, see page 30.

Turn the camera on.

Fully open the lens cover.

Basic Photography and Playback

Camera On

Check the battery level.

Check the battery level in the monitor.

qw e

Indicator

(whit e)

(red ) Low battery. Charge as soon as

(blinks red) Battery exhausted. Turn camera o

Battery partially discharged. Battery more than half discharged.

possible.

and charge battery.

Description

Taking Pictures in k (AUTO) Mode

Frame the picture.

Position the main subject in the focus area and use the zoom buttons to frame the picture in the monitor.

Press W to zoom out Press T to zoom in

Zoom indicator

Holding the Ca mera

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  ngers and other objects away from the lens and  ash.

Zoom in using optical zoom, or use digital zoom (pg. 75) to zoom in closer.

Tip: Focus Lock

Use focus lock (pg. 23) to focus on subjects that are not in the focus frame.

Basic Photography and Playback

Taking Pictures in k (AUTO) Mode

1/250

F4.2

The Framing Grid

To display best framing (the framing grid) or to view or hide other indicators in the monitor, press the DISP/BACK button.

Indicators

displayed

Best framing

To use best framing, position the main subject at the intersection of two lines or align one of the horizontal lines with the horizon. Use focus lock (pg.

23) to focus on subjects that will not be in the center of the frame in the  nal photograph.

hidden

Focus.

Press the shutter button halfway to focus on the main subject in the focus frame.

1/250

F4.2

1/250 F4.2

Focus frame

Camera selects small

Press

halfway

focuses on subject

focus frame and

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

If the camera is unable to focus, the focus frame

will turn red and a R indicator will appear in the monitor. Change the composition or use focus lock (pg. 23).

Note

The lens may make a noise when the camera focuses. This is normal.

Shoot.

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

Tip: 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.

Taking Pictures in k (AUTO) Mode

Basic Photography and Playback

Double

beep

Press

halfway

Note

If the subject is poorly lit, the  ash may  re when the picture is taken. To take pictures without the  ash, choose another  ash mode (pg. 26).

Press the rest of the

Click

way down

Viewing Pictures

12 / 31 / 2050

10:00 AM

ISO 100

100-

0001

250

F4.2

Pictures can be viewed in the monitor. When taking important photographs, take a test shot and check the results.

Press the D button.

The most recent picture will be displayed in the monitor.

100

0001

100-0001

ISO 100

12 / 31 / 2050

10:00 AM

12 / 31 / 2050 10:00 AM

250

F4.2

250 F4.2

View additional pictures.

Press the selector right to view pictures in the order recorded, left to view pictures in reverse order.

Press the shutter button halfway to exit to shooting mode.

Deleting Pictures

To delete the picture currently displayed in the monitor, press the selector up (

I). The

following dialog will be displayed.

ERASE OK?

SET

CANCEL

To delete the picture, press the selector left to highlight OK and press MENU/OK. To exit without deleting the picture, highlight CANCEL and press MENU/OK.

Tip: The Playback Menu

Pictures can also be deleted from the playback menu (pg. 38).

B Intelligent Face Detection and Red-Eye Removal

Option

Description

Intelligent Face Detection allows the camera to automatically detect human faces and set focus and exposure for a face anywhere in the frame for shots that emphasize portrait subjects. Choose for group portraits to prevent the camera from focusing on the background. Intelligent Face Detection also o ers a red-eye removal option for removing “red-eye” e ects caused by the  ash.

Turn Intelligent Face Detection on.

1.1 Press MENU/OK to display the

shooting menu.

SHOOTING MENU

SHOOTING MODE

FACE DETECTION

IMAGE QUALITY

MOVIE QUALITY

ISO

1.2 Press the selector up or

down to highlight c FACE DETECTION.

1.3 Press the selector right to display Intelligent Face Detection options.

1.4 Press the selector up or down to highlight the desired option.

AUTO

Option

B ON

S ON

B ON

S OFF

Intelligent Face Detection and redeye removal on. Use with the  ash. Intelligent Face Detection on; redeye removal o . Intelligent Face Detection and red-

OFF

eye removal o .

Description

More on Photography

1.5 Press MENU/OK to select the highlighted option and return to shooting mode.

A B icon appears in the

monitor when Intelligent Face Detection is on.

Frame the picture.

If a face is detected, it will be indicated by a green border. If there is more than one face in the frame, the camera will select the face closest to the center; other faces are indicated by white borders.

Green border

Focus.

Press the shutter button halfway to set focus and exposure for the subject in the green border.

Shoot.

Press the shutter button all the way down to shoot.

If B ON S ON is selected, the picture will be processed to reduce red-eye before it is recorded.

REMOVING

B Intelligent Face Detection and Red-Eye Removal

Intelligent Face Detection

Intelligent Face Detection is recommended when using the self-timer for group- or self-portraits (pg. 28).

When a picture taken with Intelligent Face Detection is displayed, the camera can automatically select faces for playback zoom (pg. 35), slide shows (pg. 63), cropping (pg. 66), red-eye removal (pg. 63), and zoom (continuous) (pg. 73).

Cautions

• If no face is detected when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway (pg. 82), the camera will focus on the subject at the center of the monitor and red-eye will not be removed. If the camera is unable to detect a face, turn Intelligent Face Detection o and use focus lock (pg. 23).

• If the subject moves as the shutter button is pressed, their face may not be in the area indicated by the green border when the picture is taken.

• In each shooting mode, the camera will detect and focus on faces but exposure will be optimized for the entire scene rather than the selected portrait subject.

+ 76 hidden pages

Fujifilm FinePix Z31, FinePix Z35, FinePix Z37 Owner Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

About This Manual

Camera Q & A

Camera Setup

Sharing Pictures

Taking Pictures

Viewing Pictures

Table of Contents

Introduction

Supplied Accessories

Before You Begin

Parts of the Camera

The Monitor

Inserting the Battery

First Steps

Charging the Battery

Inserting a Memory Card

Shooting Mode

Playback Mode

Basic Setup

Basic Photography and Playback

Viewing Pictures

B Intelligent Face Detection and Red-Eye Removal

More on Photography