Fujifilm JX280 Owners Manual

BL01066-200

DIGITAL CAMERA

FINEPIX JX280 Series FINEPIX JX180 Series

Owner’s Manual

Thank you for your purchase of this product. This manual describes how to use your FUJIFILM FinePix JX280 Series, FinePix JX180 Series digital camera and the supplied software. Be sure that you have read and understood its contents 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

Tro ubl esh oot ing

Appendix

Notes and Cautions

Installation

Antennas

• Read Inst ruction s: All the safet y and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated.

• Retain In struct ions: The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

• Heed Warni ngs: All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instruc tions should be adhered to.

• Follow Ins tructi ons: All operating and use instructions should be followed.

Installation

Power Sources: This v ideo product

should be op erated 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 batter y power, or other sources, refer to the operating instr uctions.

Grounding or Polarization: This video product is equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than th e other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safet y feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should s till fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safet y purpose of the polar ized plug.

Alternate Warnings: This video product is e quipped with a 3-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 electr ician 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 fire or elec tric shock.

Venti lation: Slots and openings in the cabinet are provide d for ventilation and 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 v ideo product o n 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 sh ould never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register.

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

Water and M oisture: D o 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 walke d on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, pay ing particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance.

Accessories: Do not place this video product o n an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The video product may fall, causin g serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the appliance. Use only with a cart, s tand, 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 recommende d by the manufacture r.

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

Outdo or Antenna G roundin g:

outside antenna or cable s ystem is connected to the vide o product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/ NFPA No. 70, provides infor mation with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antennadischarge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit , connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.

If an

Notes and Cautions

Use

Service

Power Lines: An out side antenna

system should not be lo cated in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other elec tric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should b e taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

EXAMPLE O F ANTENNA GROUNDING AS

PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

Ground

Clamp

Electric Service

Equipment

Ground

Clamps Power Serv ice Grounding Electrode System (NEC ART 250. PART H)

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.

Objec t and Liqu id Entry: Never push objects of any kind into this video product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or sh ortout parts that could result in a fire or electric shock.

Antenna Lead in Wire

Antenna Discharge Unit (NEC SECTIO N 810-2 0) Grounding Conduc tors (NEC SECTION 810-21)

Never spill liquid of any kin d on the video product.

Lightning: For added prote ction 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 power-line 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 s ervicing to qualified service personnel.

Damage R equirin g Servic e: Unplug this video product from the wall outlet and refer ser vicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged. If liquid has b een spilled, or objects have fallen into the video product. If the vide o product has been expose d to rain or water. If the vide o product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged. If the vide o product does not operate normally be following 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 ex tensive work by a qualified technician to restore the video p roduct to its normal operation. When the video produc t exhibits a distinct change in performance

- this indicates a need for ser vice.

Replacement Parts: When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts spe cified by the manufac turer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, ele ctric shock or other hazards.

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

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Notes and Cautions

WARNING

Be sure to read this notes before using

Safety Notes

• Make sure that you use your camera corre ctly. Read these Safet y Notes

and your Owner’s Manual carefully before use.

• After reading these Safet y Notes, store them in a safe place.

• The icons shown below are used in this document to indicate the

severit y of the injury or damage that can result if the information indicated by the icon is ignored and the product is used incorrec tly as a result.

This icon ind icates that death or seri ous injury can resul t if the information is ignored.

WARNING

This icon ind icates that personal i njury or material dam age can result if the information is ignored.

CAUTION

The icons shown below are us ed to indicate the nature of the information which is to be obs erved.

Triangular icons tel l you that this informatio n requires attention (“ important” ).

Circular icons w ith a diagonal bar tell yo u that the action ind icated is prohibited (“Prohibited”).

Filled circl es with an exclamation m ark tell you an action th at must be performed (“Required ”).

About t he Icons

WARNIN G

If a prob lem arise s, turn th e camera of f, remove t he batter y, discon nect an d unplug the AC powe r adapter.

Continued us e of the camera when it is em itting smoke, is emit ting any

Unplug

unusual odo r, or is in any othe r abnormal state can c ause a fire or elect ric

from power

shock.

socket.

• Contac t your FUJIFILM dealer.

Do not all ow water or f oreign ob jects t o enter the c amera.

If water or fore ign objects get i nside the camera, tur n the camera off, rem ove the batter y and disconnec t and unplug the AC power a dapter. Continued us e of the camera can caus e a fire or electric s hock.

• Contac t your FUJIFILM dealer.

Do not use t he camer a in the bath room or sh ower.

Do not use in

This can cau se a fire or electr ic shock.

the bathroom

or shower.

Never at tempt to di sassem ble or modi fy (never o pen the ca se).

Failure to obser ve this precaution c an cause fire or elec tric shock.

Do not

disassemble.

Should the case break open as the result of a fall or other accident, do not touch the exposed parts.

Failure to obser ve this precaution co uld result in elect ric shock or in injur y

Do not touch

from touchi ng the damaged par ts. Remove the bat tery immediatel y, taking

internal

care to avoid inju ry or electri c shock, and take the p roduct to the point of

parts.

purchase for consultation.

Do not cha nge, heat o r unduly t wist or pu ll the conn ection c ord and do n ot place he avy objec ts on the co nnecti on cord.

These ac tions could damage th e cord and cause a fire or ele ctric shock .

• If the cord i s damaged, contact yo ur FUJIFILM dealer.

Do not pla ce the cam era on an uns table su rface.

This can cau se the camera to fall or t ip over and cause injur y.

Never at tempt to ta ke pictu res while i n motion.

Do not use the c amera while you are wa lking or driving a ve hicle. This can result in you f alling down or being inv olved in a traff ic accident.

Notes and Cautions

WARNING

CAUTION

WARNIN G

Do not tou ch any meta l parts of t he camer a during a t hunder storm.

This can caus e an electric sho ck due to induced current f rom the lightning discharge.

Do not use t he batte ry excep t as specif ied.

Load the bat tery as aligned w ith the indicator.

Do not hea t, change o r take apa rt the bat tery. Do not d rop or sub ject th e batter y to impac ts. Do not s tore the ba ttery wi th metal lic produ cts. Do no t use char gers oth er than the s pecif ied model t o charge t he batter y.

Any of these a ctions can cause th e battery to burs t or leak and cause fire or injury as a re sult.

Use only t he batte ry or AC power a dapters s pecif ied for use w ith this c amera. Do n ot use volt ages oth er than the p ower supp ly voltag e shown.

The use of oth er power sources can ca use a fire.

If the bat tery le aks and fl uid gets i n contac t with your e yes, skin o r clothi ng. Flush the aff ected ar ea with cl ean water a nd seek med ical att ention or c all an eme rgency numbe r right away.

Do not use t he charg er to charg e batter ies other t han thos e specif ied here.

The Ni-M H battery charge r is designed for Fujifi lm HR-AA Ni-MH b atteries. Using the charg er to charge conventional ba tteries or other t ypes of rechargeab le batteries can ca use the battery to l eak fluid, overheat o r burst.

When ca rrying t he batte ry, insta ll it in a dig ital came ra or keep it i n the hard c ase. When sto ring the b attery, ke ep it in the ha rd case. W hen disc arding, c over the bat tery termin als with i nsulati on tape.

Contact wi th other metallic obj ects or batter y could cause the bat tery to ignite or burst.

Keep Mem ory Card s out of the r each of sma ll child ren.

Because M emory Cards are small , they can be swallow ed by children. Be sure to store Memor y Cards out of the reac h of small children. If a chi ld swallows a Memory C ard, seek medical at tention or call an emerg ency number.

CAUTION

Do not use t his came ra in loca tions af fected b y oil fumes , steam, hu midity o r dust.

This can cau se a fire or electr ic shock.

Do not lea ve this cam era in pla ces subje ct to ext remely hi gh tempe ratures .

Do not leave the c amera in location s such as a sealed vehicle o r in direct sunlight. Th is can cause a fire.

Keep out o f the reach o f small ch ildren.

This produ ct could cause injur y in the hands of a child.

Do not pla ce heavy o bjects o n the came ra.

This can caus e the heavy objec t to tip over or fall and cau se injury.

Do not move t he camer a while the AC p ower adap ter is stil l connec ted. Do not p ull on the conn ection c ord to disc onnect t he AC power ad apter.

This can dama ge the power cord or cab les and cause a fire or el ectric shock .

Do not use t he AC power ad apter whe n the plug is d amaged o r the plug so cket connection is loose.

This could ca use a fire or electr ic shock.

Do not cove r or wrap th e camera or t he AC power ad apter in a cl oth or bla nket.

This can cau se heat to build up and disto rt the casing or caus e a fire.

When you a re clean ing the ca mera or you d o not plan t o use the cam era for an e xtende d perio d, remove th e batter y and disc onnect a nd unplug t he AC power ad apter.

Failure to do so can c ause a fire or electr ic shock.

When cha rging en ds, unpl ug the char ger from t he power so cket.

Leaving the cha rger plugged into the p ower socket can cause a f ire.

Using a f lash too cl ose to a per son’s eyes may t empora rily aff ect the eye sight.

Take particula r care when photograp hing infants and youn g children.

When a Mem ory Car d is removed , the card c ould come o ut of the sl ot too quic kly. Use your fi nger to hol d it and gent ly relea se the car d.

Reques t regula r interna l testing a nd clean ing for you r camera .

Build-u p of dust in your camera c an cause a fire or elec tric shock.

• Contac t your FUJIFILM dealer to req uest internal cleaning e very 2 years.

• Please no te this is not a free of charge se rvice.

Notes and Cautions

Power Sup ply and Bat tery

* Confirm your b attery typ e before reading

the followi ng descriptions.

The following explains proper use of batteries and how to pro long their life. Incorrect use of batteries can cause shorter bat tery life, as well as leakage, excessive heat, fire or explosion.

Camera uses the Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery

* When shipped, the b attery is not

fully charged. Always charge the batter y before using it.

* When carrying the battery, install

it in a digital camera or keep it in the soft case.

Battery Features

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• The batter y gradually loses its

charge even wh en not used. Use a batter y that has been charged recently (in the last day or two) to take pictures.

• To maximize the life of the battery,

turn the camera off as quickly as possible when it is not bein g used.

• The number of available frames

will be lower in cold locations or at low temperatures. Take along a spare fully charged bat tery. You can also increase the amount of power produced by putting the batter y in your pocket or another warm place to heat it and then loading it into the camera just before you take a picture. If you are using a heating pad,

take care not to place the battery directly against the pad. The camera may not operate if you use a deplete d battery in cold conditions.

Charg ing the Bat tery

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• You can charge the battery using the battery charger (included).

• The batter y can be charged at

ambient temperatures bet ween 0°C and +40°C (+32°F and +104°F). Refer to the OWNER’S MANUAL for the time of charging battery.

• You should charge the battery

at an ambient temperature between +10°C and +35°C (+50°F and +95°F). If you charge the batter y at a temperature outside this range, charging takes longer because the performance of the battery is impaired.

• You cannot charge the bat tery

at temperatures of 0°C (+32°F) or below.

• The Rechargeable Lithium -ion Batter y does not need to be fully discharged or exhausted f lat before being charged.

• The batter y may feel warm after it has been charged or immediately after being used. This is perfe ctly normal.

• Do not recharge a fully charged battery.

Battery Life

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At normal temperatures, the batter y can be used at least 300 times. If the time for which the battery provides power shortens markedly, this indicates that the battery has reached the end of its ef fective life and should be replaced.

Notes on s torage

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• If a battery is s tored for long periods while charged, the performance of the battery can be impaired. If the bat tery will not be used for some time, run the batter y out before storing it.

• If you do not intend to use the camera for a long period of time, remove the bat tery from the camera.

• Store the batter y in a cool place.

• The batter y should be stored in

a dry location with an ambient temperature b etween +15°C and +25°C (+59°F and +77°F).

• Do not leave the bat tery in hot

or extremely cold places.

Handl ing the Bat tery

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Cauti ons for Your Sa fety:

• Do not carry or store battery with metal obje cts such as necklaces or hairpins.

• Do not heat the battery or throw i t into a fire.

• Do not attempt to take apart or change the battery.

• Do not recharge the battery with chargers other those specified.

• Dispose of used batter y promptly.

• Do not drop the bat tery or otherwise subject it to strong impacts.

• Do not expose the batter y to water.

• Always keep the battery terminals clean.

• Do not store batteries in hot places. Also, if you use the battery for a long period, the camera bod y and the bat tery itself will become warm. This is normal. Use the AC power adapter if you are taking pictures or viewing images for a long period of time.

Camera uses AA-size alkaline or Ni-MH (nickelmetal hydride) rechargeable batteries

* For details on the batteries that

you can use, refer to the OWNER’S MANUAL of your camera.

Cautions for Using Bat tey

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• Do not heat the batteries or throw them into a fire.

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

• Do not expose the batteries to water, and keep bat teries from getting wet or stored in moist locations.

• Do not attempt to take apart or change the batteries, including battery casings.

• Do not subject the batteries to strong impacts.

Notes and Cautions

CAUTION

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

• Do not store batteries in warm or humid places .

• Keep the batteries out of reach of babies and small children.

• Make sure that the battery polar ity (E and F) is correct.

• Do not use new with used batteries. Do not use charged and discharged batteries together.

• Do not use different typ es or brands of batteries at the same time.

• If you do not intend to use the camera for a long perio d of time, remove the bat teries from the camera. Note if the camera is left with the bat teries removed, the time and date set tings are cleared.

• The batteries feel warm right after being used . Before removing the batteries, turn the camera of f and wait for the batteries to cool down.

• Since batteries do not work well in cold weather or locations, warm the batteries by placing them inside your garments before use. Batteries do not work well when cold. They will work again when the temperat ure returns to normal.

• Soil (such as fingerprints) on the battery terminals makes the batteries charge less reducing the number of images. Carefully wipe the battery terminals with a sof t dry cloth before loading.

If any liquid at all leaks from the batteries, wipe the batter y compart ment thoroughly and then load new batteries.

If any battery fluid comes into contact with your hands or clothing, flush the area thoroughly with water. Note that batter y fluid can cause loss of eyesight if it gets into your eyes. If this occurs, do not rub your eyes. Flush the fluid out with clean water and contact your physician fo r treatment.

Using t he AA-size N i-MH batte ries

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correctly

• Ni-MH batteries lef t unused in storage for long periods can become “deac tivated”. Also, repeatedly charging Ni-MH batteries that are only partially discharged can cause them to suffer from the “memory effec t”. Ni-MH batteries that are “deactivated” or affected by “memory” suffer from the problem of only providing power for a short time after being charged. To prevent this problem, discharge and recharge th em several times using the camera’s “Discharging rechargeable batteries” function. Deactivation and memory are specific to Ni-MH batteries and are not in fact batter y faults. See OWNER’S MANUAL for the

procedure for “ Discharging rechargeable batteries”.

CAUTION

Do not use the “ Discharging rechargeable batteries” function when alkaline batteries being used.

• To charge Ni-MH batteries, use the quick b attery charger (sold separately). Refer to the instructions supplied with the charger to make sure that the charger is used correctly.

• Do not use the bat tery charger to charge other batteries.

• Note that the batteries feel warm after being charged.

• Due to the way the cam era is construc ted, a small amount of current is used even when the camera is tur ned off. Note in particular that leaving Ni-MH batteries in the camer a for a long period will overdischarge the batteries and may render them unusable even after recharging.

• Ni-MH batteries will self-discharge even when not us ed, and the time for which they can be used may be shortened as a result.

• Ni-MH batteries will deteriorate rapidly if overdischarged (e.g. by discharging the batteries in a flashlight). Use the “Discharging rechargeable batteries” function provided in the camera to discharge the batteries.

• Ni-MH batteries have a limited service life. If a battery can only be

used for a short time even after repeated discharge-charge cycles, it may have reached the end of its service life.

Disposing of Batteries

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• When disposing of batteries, do so in accordance with your local waste disposal regulations.

Notes on both models ( 1 , 2 )

AC Power Ada pter

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Always use the AC Power Adapter with the cam era. The use of an AC Power adapter other than FUJIFIL M AC Power Adapter can be damaged to your digital camera. For details on the AC power adapter, refer to the OWNER’S MANUAL of your camera.

• Use the AC power adapter for indoor use only.

• Plug the connection cord plug securely into the DC input terminal.

• Turn off the FUJIFILM Digital camera before disconnecting the cord from the DC input terminal. To disconnect, pull out the plug gently. Do not pull on the cord.

• Do not use the AC power adapter with any device other than your camera.

• During use, the AC power adapter will become hot to the touch. This is normal.

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Notes and Cautions

• Do not take apar t the AC power adapter. Doing s o could be dangerous.

• Do not use the AC power adapter in a hot and humid place.

• Do not subject the AC power adapter to strong shock s.

• The AC power adapter may emit a humming. This is normal.

• If used near a radio, the AC power adapter may cause static. If this happens, move the camera away from the radio.

Befor e Using the Ca mera

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

Test Shot s Prior to Pho tography

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

• FUJIFILM Corporation 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.

Notes on C opyright

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Images recorded using your digital camera sy stem cannot be used in ways that infringe copyright laws without the consent of the owner,

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unless intended only for personal use. Note that some restrictions apply to the photographing of stage pe rformances, enter tainments and exhibits, even when intended purely for personal use. Us ers are also asked to note that the transfer of Memor y Card containing images or data protec ted under copyright laws is only permissible within the restrictions imp osed by those copyright laws.

Handl ing Your Digi tal Camer a

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

Liquid Crystal

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If the LCD monitor is damaged, take particular care with the liquid cryst al 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.

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Tradema rk Inform ation

and xD-Picture Card™

• are trademarks of FUJIFILM Corporation.

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

• Macintosh, Quick-Time, 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 Microso ft group of companies .

• IrSimple™ Trademark is ow ned by the Infrare d Data Association®.

• IrSS™ Trademark or IrSimpleShot™ Trademark is owne d by the Infrared Data Association®.

• SDHC logo is a trademark.

• HDMI logo is a trademark.

• YouTube is a trademark of Google Inc.

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

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Notes on Electrical Interference

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

Expla nation of C olor Televis ion

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System

NTSC: National Television System

Committe e, 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 an d China.

Exif Pr int (Exif ve r. 2.3)

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

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Read Before

Using the Softwa re

Direct or indirec t export, in who le or in part, of licensed software without the permission of the applicable governing bodies is prohibited.

About This Manual

✔✔ Troubleshooting

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✔✔ Glossary

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✔✔ Table of Contents

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✔✔ Warning Messages and Displays

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✔✔ Camera Q & A

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✔✔ Restrictions on Camera Settings

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

Camera Q & A

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

Troubleshooting

Having a specific problem with the camera? Find the answer here.

Glossary

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.

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Table of Contents

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

Warning Messages and Displays

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

Restrictions on Camera Settings

See another supplied document for restrictions on the options available in each shooting mode.

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Camera Q & A

Camera Setup

Question

Key phrase

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Sharing Pictures

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Find items by task.

Camera Setup

Question

How do I set the camera clock? Date and time 12 Can I set the clock to local time when I travel? Time difference 76 How do I keep the display from turning off automatically? Auto power off 79 How do I make the display brighter or darker? LCD brightness 79

How do I stop the camera beeping and clicking?

Can I change the sound the shutter makes? Shutter sound 74 What do the icons in the display mean? Displays 3 How much charge is left in the battery? Battery level 13

Sharing Pictures

Question

Can I print pictures on my home printer? Printing pictures 49

Operation and shutter volume 74

Key phrase

Silent mode 33

Key phrase

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Camera Q & A

Taking Pictures

Question

Key phrase

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Tak ing Picture s

Question

How can I make good portraits? Intelligent Face Detection 24 Can I choose my own settings for different scenes? Scene position 20 Can the camera automatically adjust settings for different scenes? How can I be sure my subject is smiling when I take a photograph? Smile detection 21 How can I be sure that nobody blinked when the photo was taken? Blink detection 26 How do I shoot a panorama? How do I shoot close-ups? Close-ups (macro mode) 31 How do I keep the flash from firing?

How do I “fill-in” shadows on back-lit subjects? How do I take a series of pictures in a single burst? Continuous shooting mode 64 How do I take a group portrait that includes the photographer? Self-timer mode 34 How do I adjust exposure? Exposure compensation 29 How do I keep a moving subject in focus? Tracking 64 How do I shoot movies? Recording movies 45

SRC (SCENE RECOGNITION)

Key phrase

N mode

Flash mode 32How do I stop my subjects’ eyes glowing red when I use the flash?

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Camera Q & A

Viewing Pictures

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Viewing Pictures

Question

How do I view my pictures? Single-frame playback 36 How do I delete the current picture? The I button 18 Can I select other pictures for deletion? Deleting pictures 43 Can I zoom in on pictures during playback? Playback zoom 37 How do I view a lot of pictures at once? Multi-frame playback 38 How do I find pictures? Image search 41 Can I protect my pictures from accidental deletion? Protect 67 Can I hide the icons in the display when viewing my pictures? Choosing a display format 36 How do I make photobooks of my favorite pictures? Photobook assist 39 Can I mark images with favorite (I) rating? I Favorites

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Before You Begi

First Step

Basic Photography and Playbac

More on Playbackk

Playback Options ...........................................................................36

Favorites: Rating Picture ............................................................37

Playback Zoom ..............................................................................37

Multi-Frame Playback .................................................................38

k PhotoBook Assist ....................................................................39

Creating a PhotoBook ................................................................39

Viewing PhotoBooks ..................................................................40

Editing and Deleting PhotoBooks .........................................40

V Image Search ............................................................................ 41

Image Search based on categories .......................................41

Using Playback Menu with Image Search...........................42

M Deleting Pictures ....................................................................43

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Table of Contents

Movie

Connection

Technical Note

Troubleshootin

Appendi

Moviess

A Recording Movies ...................................................................45

D Viewing Movies ....................................................................... 47

Connectionss

Viewing Pictures on TV ...............................................................48

Printing Pictures via USB ........................................................... 49

Connecting the Camera ............................................................49

Printing Selected Pictures ........................................................49

Printing the DPOF Print Order ................................................ 51

Creating a DPOF Print Order ....................................................52

Viewing Pictures on a Computer ............................................5 4

Installing the Software...............................................................54

Connecting the Camera ............................................................58

Menuss

Using the Menus: Shooting Mode .........................................60

Using the Shooting Menu .........................................................60

Shooting Menu Options ............................................................61

n ISO ............................................................................................62

o IMAGE SIZE ...........................................................................62

T IMAGE QUALITY ..................................................................63

W FINEPIX COLOR ....................................................................63

C WHITE BALANCE .................................................................63

E CONTINUOUS ......................................................................64

F AF MODE ...............................................................................64

Using the Menus: Playback Mode ..........................................65

Using the Playback Menu .........................................................65

Playback Menu Options .............................................................66

q SLIDE SHOW .........................................................................66

a RED EYE REMOVAL .............................................................67

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O PROTECT ................................................................................67

R CROP .......................................................................................68

j RESIZE .....................................................................................69

N IMAGE ROTATE ....................................................................70

P COPY .......................................................................................71

The Setup Menu .............................................................................73

Using the Setup Menu ...............................................................73

Setup Menu Options ...................................................................74

p TIME DIFFERENCE ...............................................................76

m FORMAT .................................................................................77

a IMAGE DISP. ..........................................................................77

b FRAME NO. ...........................................................................78

g PLAYBACK VOLUME ...........................................................78

g LCD BRIGHTNESS................................................................79

d LCD MODE ............................................................................79

o AUTO POWER OFF ..............................................................79

c DIGITAL ZOOM ....................................................................80

Tec hni cal N otess

Optional Accessories ...................................................................81

Accessories from FUJIFILM .......................................................82

Caring for the Camera ................................................................. 83

Tro ub les hoo ti ngg

Tro ub les ho oti ng ............................................................................8 4

Warning Messages and Displays ............................................ 91

Appendixx

Glossary .............................................................................................95

Internal Memory and Memory Card Capacity/

Recording Time ..............................................................................96

Specifications ..................................................................................97

Introduction

Symbols and Conventions

Supplied Accessories

Symbols and Conventions

The following symbols are used in this manual: C Caution: This information should be read before use to ensure correct operation. A Note: Points to note when using the camera. B 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 simplified for explanatory purposes.

Supplied Accessories

The following items are included with the camera:

CD-ROM

NP-45A rechargeable

battery

BC-45B battery charger USB cable

Att aching the Strap

Attach the strap as shown.

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

Before You Begin

Strap

Parts of the Camera

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

Introduction

Selector button

Move curs or up E

(exposure compensation)

button (pg. 29) I (delete) button (pg. 18)

Move curs or left G L (macro)

button (pg. 31)

Move curs or down F J (self-timer) button (pg. 34)

15 Indicator lamp ............................................ 17

16 D (playback) button ............................36

17 DISP (display)/BACK button ..........16, 36

U (silent mode) button ......................33

18 Memory card slot ....................................... 9

19 Battery chamber .........................................6

20 Battery latch .............................................6, 7

1823

1 n b

2 Shutter button ...........................................17

utton .........................................11

3 Speaker ...........................................................47

4 Zoom control ...................................... 15, 37

5 Self-timer lamp ..........................................35

6 Lens and lens cover

7 Microphone .................................................45

8 Flash ..................................................................32

9 Monitor ............................................................. 3

10 Tripod mount

11 Connector for USB cable ............. 49, 58

12 Battery-chamber cover .......................... 6

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

14 Mode dial ........................................................ 4

Monitor Brightness

When shooting pictures or movies, monitor brightness will be adjusted automatically according to the ambient brightness.

MENU/OK button (pg. 12)

Move curs or right H K (flash) button

(pg. 32)

Introduction

Camera Displays

■■ Shooting

■■ Playback

Camera Displays

The following indicators may appear during shooting and playback: The indicators displayed vary with camera settings.

Shooting

12 / 31/ 2050

250F3.3

10:00

* d: indicates that no memory card

is inserted and that pictures will be stored in the camera’s internal memory (pg. 8).

Playback

100-0001

12 / 31 / 2050 10 :00

1/250F3.3

400

1 Internal memory indicator*

2 Focus frame .................................................27

3 Silent mode indicator ............................33

4 Continuous shooting mode ............ 64

5 Intelligent Face Detection indicator

.............................................................................24

6 Shooting mode .........................................19

7 Flash mode...................................................32

8 Macro (close-up) mode........................31

9 Self-timer indicator .................................34

10 Focus warning ...........................................16

11 Blur warning ................................................33

1 Gift image .....................................................36

2 Silent mode indicator ............................33

3 I Favorite Rating ....................................37

4 Red-eye removal indicator ................67

5 Intelligent Face Detection indicator

..................................................................... 24, 37

12 Date and time.............................................12

13 Shutter speed 14 Aperture

15 Image size .....................................................62

16 Number of available frames ..............96

17 Sensitivity ......................................................62

18 Image quality ..............................................63

19 FINEPIX color ...............................................63

20 White balance ............................................63

21 Battery level .................................................13

22 Exposure compensation .....................29

6 Playback mode indicator ............18, 36

7 Protected image .......................................67

8 DPOF print indicator ..............................50

9 PhotoBook Assist......................................39

10 Frame number ...........................................78

Before You Begin

The Mode Dial

To select a shooting mode, align the mode icon with the mark next to the mode dial.

P (PROGRAM AE): Select for control of camera settings such as exposure compensation, white balance, and ISO sensitivity. The mode automatically sets both shutter speed and lens aperture (pg. 19).

Introduction

A (MOVIE) : Record movies with sound (pg. 45).

SRC (SCENE RECOGNITION): Select for letting the camera automatically adjust settings to suit the scene (pg. 13).

k (AUTO): A simple “point-and-shoot” mode recommended for first-time users of digital cameras (pg. 19).

D/E (SCENE POSIT ION): Choose a scene suited to the subject or shooting conditions and let the camera do the rest (pg. 20).

B (NATURAL LIGHT): Capture natural light indoors, under low light, or where the flash can not be used (pg. 19).

A (NATURAL & K): Helps ensure good results in situations with difficult lighting. Each time the shutter button is pressed, the camera takes two shots: one shot without the flash to preserve natural lighting, followed immediately by a second shot with the f lash (pg. 19).

Charging the Battery

Charging indicator

Batter y status

Action

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

Batteries

The camera uses an NP-45A rechargeable battery.

Place the battery in the charger.

Insert the battery into the supplied battery charger as shown, making sure that the battery is in the orientation indicated by the

EBF labels.

Arrow

F label

Battery

label

Battery charger

Plug the charger in.

Plug the charger into a power outlet. The charging indicator will light.

C Cautions

• Unplug the charger when it is not in use.

• 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.

The Charging Indicator

The charging indicator shows battery charge status as follows:

Charging indicator

Off

On (yellow)

On (green)

Blinks (yellow) Battery fault.

Charge the battery.

Remove the battery when charging is

Battery status

Battery not

inserted.

Battery charging.

Battery fully

charged.

Action

Insert

the battery.

—

Remove the battery. Unplug the

charger and

remove the

battery.

complete.

Charging time

See specifications of the battery charger (pg. 100).

First Steps

Inserting the Battery

After charging the battery, insert it in the camera as described below.

Open the battery-chamber cover.

A Note

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

C Cautions

• Do not open the battery-chamber cover when the camera is on. Failure to observe this precaution could result in damage to image files or memory cards.

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

Insert the battery.

Insert the battery with the terminals first and the orange stripe aligned with the orange battery latch. Slide the battery into the camera, keeping the battery latch pressed to one side as shown below. Confirm that the battery is securely latched.

Orange stripe

Battery latch

Inserting the Battery

C 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 off, open the batterychamber cover, press the battery latch to the side, and slide the battery out of the camera as shown.

Battery latch

C Caution

Turn the camera off before removing the battery.

C Cautions

• Do not affix 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.

• Use only battery chargers designated for use with the battery. Failure to observe this precaution could result in product malfunction.

• 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.

First Steps

Inserting a Memory Card

■■ Compatible Memor y 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 71). 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. Use a card with a class 4 write speed (4 MB/s) or better when shooting HD movies. 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.

C 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-protect switch

■■ Inserting a Memory Card

Inserting a Memory Card

Turn the camera off, and open the

battery-chamber cover.

Insert the memory card firmly until you

hear (feel) a click.

Holding the memory card in the orientation shown below, slide it all the way in.

Inserting a Memory Card

C Caution

Be sure card is in correct orientation; do not insert at an angle or use force. If the memory card is not inserted correctly, d will appear in the monitor and images will be recorded to internal memory.

Close the battery-chamber cover.

First Steps

Click

Battery

Inserting a Memory Card

Removing Memory Cards

After confirming that the camera is off, press the card in and then release it slowly. The card can now be removed by hand.

C Cautions

• The memory card may spring out if you remove your finger 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.

C Cautions

• Do no t turn the camera off or rem ove the memory card

while the mem ory card is being format ted or data are being recorded to or de leted from the card. Failure to observe

this precaution could damage the card.

• Format SD memory cards before first 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 77.

• 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 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 affix labels to memory cards. Peeling labels can cause camera malfunction.

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

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

Turning the Camera on and off

Shooting Mode

Playback Mode

Shooting Mode

Press the n button to turn the camera on. The lens will extend and the lens cover will open.

Press n again to turn the camera off.

B Tip: Switching to Playback Mo de

Press the D button for about a second to start playback. Press the shutter button halfway to return to shooting mode.

C Cautions

• Forcibly preventing the lens from extending could cause damage or product malfunction.

• Pictures can be affected by fingerprints and other marks on the lens. Keep the lens clean.

• The n button does not completely disconnect the camera from its power supply.

B Tip: Auto Power Of f

The camera will turn off automatically if no operations are performed for the length of time selected in the o AUTO POWER OFF menu (pg. 79). To turn the camera on, use the n button or press the D button for about a second.

Playback Mode

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

Press the n button to turn the camera off.

B 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

A language-selection dialog is displayed the first time the camera is turned on. Set up the camera as described below (for information on resetting the clock or changing languages, see page 73).

Choose a language.

1.1 Press the selector up or down

to highlight a language.

1.2 Press MENU/OK.

Set the date and time.

START MENU

ENGLISH

FRANCAIS DEUTSCH

SET NO

DATE / TIME NOT SET

2012 2011

2010

YY. MM. DD

2009 2008

SET NO

1. 1 12

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.

A Note

Go to the setup menu if you try to set the language and date again (pg. 73).

Tip: The Camera Clock

If the battery is removed for an extended

00 AM

period, e DATE/TIME will be cleared and the language-selection dialog will be displayed when the camera is turned on. Set up the camera again. If the battery has been left in the camera for about 2 hours or more, the battery can be removed for about 24 hours without resetting the clock.

Taking Pictures in SRC (SCENE RECOGNITION) Mode

Indicator

Descri ption

This section describes how to take pictures in SRC (SCENE RECOGNITION) mode.

Turn the camera on.

Press the n button to turn the camera on.

Select SRC mode.

Rotate the mode dial to SRC.

B Tip: SCENE RECOGNITION

Simply by pointing the camera to the subject, the camera automatically analyzes and selects the most appropriate setting using scene recognition.

Check the battery level.

Check the battery level in the display.

qwe

Indicator

(whit e)

(red )

(blinks red)

Battery partially discharged.

Battery more than half discharged.

Low battery. Charge as soon as possible. Battery exhausted. Turn camera off and charge battery.

Description

Basic Photography and Playback

Taking Pictures in SRC (SCENE RECOGNITION) Mode

Subjec t

Icon

Descri ption

Frame a picture using the zoom control.

The camera analyzes a subject based on scene recognition, then an icon appears in the bottom left of the monitor.

(The illustration shows when the camera analyzed subject(s) in portrait.)

Subject

PORTRAIT

LANDSCAPE

NIGHT

MACRO

BACKLIT

PORTRAIT

NIGHT

PORTRAIT

Icon

For soft-toned portraits with

natural skin tones. For crisp, clear daylight shots of

buildings and landscapes. For night and twilight scenes, using a high sensitivity setting

to minimize blurring. For clear close-ups of flowers,

etc. For a subject backlit against the sun, preventing the

background from becoming dim. For a subject in a dim place,

reducing blur.

Description

Tip

When a subject can not be analyzed by the camera,

LAUTO mode will be set.

A Notes

• B Intelligent Face Detection is turned on

automatically.

• The camera continuously adjusts focus on a face, or the center area of the monitor.

• Continuous auto focus will be audible and will increase battery drain.

• Macro mode is set when K is set.

Taking Pictures in SRC (SCENE RECOGNITION) Mode

How to us e the zoom control

Select B to zoom out Select A to zoom in

Zoom indicator

f DIGITAL IS

If the subject is poorly lit, blurring caused by camera shake can be reduced by activating the Z DIGITAL IS (pg. 75). Note that blurring may still occur depending on the scene or shooting conditions.

A Note

When the setting is off, i is displayed.

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 fingers and other objects away from the lens and flash.

Basic Photography and Playback

Taking Pictures in SRC (SCENE RECOGNITION) Mode

Framing Guideline (Best Framing)

In shooting mode, press DISP/BACK to select a shooting display format. The selection changes each time DISP/BACK is pressed.

INFORMATION ON

BEST FRAMING

• Best Framing: To use the best framing, position the main subject at the intersection of two lines or align one of the horizontal lines with the horizon.

INFORMATION OFF

Focus.

Press the shutter button halfway to focus.

A Note

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

If the camera is able to focus, it will beep twice and the indicator lamp will glow green.

If the camera is unable to focus, the red colored focus frame and R will appear in the monitor, and the indicator lamp will blink green. Change the composition or use focus lock (pg. 27).

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