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- Page 1 This manual will show you how to use your FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA OWNER’S MANUAL BB12371-200 ( 1 ) FinePix2300 correctly. Please follow the instructions carefully.
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Page 2: Warning
Address : Heesenstrasse 31 40549 Dusseldorf, Germany declare that the product Product Name : FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA FinePix2300 Manufacture's Name : Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd. 26 - 30, Nishiazabu 2 - chome, Minato - ku, Manufacture's Address : Tokyo 106-8620, Japan... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents 2 Basic Photography Warning ... 2 EC Declaration of Conformity ... 3 E TAKING PICTURES ( AUTO MODE ) ... 19 Preface ... 6 Number of available frames ... 23 Camera Features and Accessories ... 7 D VIEWING YOUR IMAGES ( PLAYBACK ) ... 24 Nomenclature ... -
Page 4: Preface
USB connection allows simple, high-speed image • CD-ROM ( 1 ) data transfer (using the enclosed interface) • Special USB cable ( 1 ) Conforms to the new standard for digital camera file • Software Quickstart Guide ( 1 ) ✽ system ✽... -
Page 5: Nomenclature
Nomenclature ✽ Refer to the pages in parentheses for information on using the camera features. Shutter button Flash ( P.32 ) Self-timer lamp ( P.37 ) Flash control sensor POWER switch Viewfinder lamp Viewfinder window Viewfinder DISP button Normal / Macro ( P.19, 24, 31 ) ( P.40 ) selector switch... -
Page 6: Getting Ready
Nomenclature Example of LCD Monitor Text Display : Shooting Continuous shooting Self-Timer photography Photography Mode Flash photography Digital telephoto Date Example of LCD Monitor Text Display : Playback Playback mode DPOF Date Zoom bar Date Getting Ready Selecting the Language Macro photography Standby (ready to shoot) Standard no. -
Page 7: Selecting The Power Supply
SELECTING THE POWER SUPPLY Using Batteries Use 4 AA-size alkaline, Ni-MH or Ni-Cd batteries. Do not use different types of batteries together. I Number of available shots (✽ with fully charged batteries) The table below provides a guide to the number of shots that can be taken at normal temperature with 50% flash use. -
Page 8: Loading And Removing The Smartmedia
Push the SmartMedia firmly into the SmartMedia slot Operation of this camera is only guaranteed when it as far as it will go. is used with FUJIFILM SmartMedia. ➂ Close the slot cover. Some 3.3V SmartMedia are labelled as “3V ” cards. -
Page 9: Switching On And Off
SWITCHING ON AND OFF You can check the remaining battery charge on the LCD monitor by pressing the “DISP” button to switch the LCD monitor on. ➀ Battery has ample charge. (No indicator displayed.) ➁ Battery charge low. Replace or recharge the battery as it will run out shortly. -
Page 10: Basic Photography
SETTING THE DATE AND TIME ➀ ➁ ➀ ➀ Use the “ ” button to select the desired item Press “ and then use the “ ” and “ ” buttons to date display shown on the LCD monitor and then press the “MENU/OK”... - Page 11 TAKING PICTURES ( AUTO MODE ) Ensure that your fingers or the camera strap do not obscure the lens, flash, or flash control sensor. Use the LCD monitor or viewfinder to position the subject close to the center of the frame. Check that the lens is clean.
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Page 12: Number Of Available Frames
TAKING PICTURES ( AUTO MODE ) Viewfinder Lamp Display AE Lock Press the shutter button down halfway to lock Color Status the exposure settings and enable AE Lock. Using AE Lock allows you to change the composition of your shot after you set the Green exposure, and still get excellent results. -
Page 13: D Viewing Your Images ( Playback )
FinePix2300 or still image data (excluding some uncompressed image data) recorded onto a 3.3V SmartMedia using a FUJIFILM FinePix, MX or DX series digital camera. Normal playback No text displayed Multi-frame playback ”... -
Page 14: D Multi-Frame Playback
MULTI-FRAME PLAYBACK ➀ Use the “ Pressing the “DISP” button twice switches to the (the orange outline) to the desired frame. multi-frame (9-frame) display. Press “ next screens. ➁ You can enlarge the selected image by pressing the “DISP” button again. Multi-frame playback cannot be used in a menu screen. -
Page 15: Advanced Features Photography
➡ ERASING SINGLE FRAME Press the “MENU/ OK” button to erase the displayed image. When erasing is complete, the next image appears and the“ displayed. Press the “ return to the menu. Use the “ ” and “ ” buttons to display the image to be erased. -
Page 16: Photography Menu
USING THE PHOTOGRAPHY MENU PHOTOGRAPHY MENU ➀ ➁ ➀ ➀ Set the mode dial to “ ”. Use the “ ➁ Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the items and the “ menu on the LCD monitor. the settings. ➁ Press the “MENU/OK”... -
Page 17: Flash Photography
FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY PHOTOGRAPHY MENU This option can be set in all photography modes. Auto Flash ( no icon ) You can choose from 5 flash modes to suit your Use this mode for ordinary photography. The shot. flash fires automatically as required by the G Effective flash range conditions. -
Page 18: Suppressed Flash
FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY PHOTOGRAPHY MENU p Suppressed Flash ? Slow Synchro In this mode, the flash never fires. This mode allows you to use the flash with a Use this mode when you are taking pictures in slow shutter speed. indoor lighting at distances too great for the flash to This mode allows you to take beautiful pictures have any effect, such as theater performances or that show your subject and still capture the... -
Page 19: Bself-Timer Photography
SELF-TIMER PHOTOGRAPHY PHOTOGRAPHY MENU You can set the self-timer photography when the photography mode is set to “ ”. Select “ON” to switch to self-timer photography. Compose the shot so that the subject is roughly in the center of the viewfinder or LCD monitor and then press the shutter button to set the correct exposure for the subject and start the timer running. -
Page 20: G Setting The Brightness
SETTING THE BRIGHTNESS PHOTOGRAPHY MENU Positive (+) Compensation You can set the brightness when the photography mode is set to “ ”. Use the Brightness setting to obtain the optimum image brightness (exposure) when the subject is much brighter or darker than the background. Negative (–) Compensation There are 9 compensation levels (–0.9 to EV in approx. -
Page 21: Macro ( Close-Up ) Photography
i MACRO ( CLOSE-UP ) PHOTOGRAPHY Use the Macro function to take close-up shots. G Effective photography range Approx. 8-15 cm (3.1-5.9 in.) If the flash is set to “AUTO” or “ Red-eye Reduction mode”, it is automatically set to “... -
Page 22: Advanced Features Playback
Advanced ADVANCED PLAYBACK Features Playback DC IN 5V socket This section introduces a range of functions that If there is a power socket handy, use the special AC you can access when the Mode dial is set to Power Adapter AC-5VH/AC-5V (sold separately) “... -
Page 23: Setting And Removing Single Frame Protection
ERASING SINGLE ALL FRAMES PLAYBACK MENU • ➀ ➂ ➁ ➀ Use the “ ” or “ ” button to select A confirmation screen appears. If you are erasing all the frames or formatting the “ ERASE” . ➁ card, press the “MENU/OK” button to proceed. Use the “... -
Page 24: Setting And Removing Protection For All Frames
SETTING AND REMOVING SINGLE FRAME PROTECTION PLAYBACK MENU Use the “ ” or “ ” button to select the image to When the “MENU/OK” button is pressed, the be protected. image is protected and the “ the right of the screen. To remove the protection, press the “MENU/OK”... -
Page 25: S How To Specify Print Options
SETTING AND REMOVING PROTECTION FOR ALL FRAMES PLAYBACK MENU A confirmation screen will appear to protect all images. Press the “MENU/OK” button. To cancel protection, press “ ” and return to the menu. To exit the menu, use the “ ”... -
Page 26: S Dpof Date Setting
S DPOF DATE SETTING PLAYBACK MENU ➀ ➁ ➂ ➀ This function allows you to select whether or not Use the “ ➁ the date of shooting is included on the print. Press “ ➀ Set the Mode dial to “ ”. -
Page 27: S Dpof Set All /Reset All
S DPOF FRAME SET RESET PLAYBACK MENU Use “ ” or “ ” to specify the number of prints. When you have completed the settings, always press the “MENU/OK” button to confirm the The setting is not saved until you press the “ ”... -
Page 28: Settings
SET-UP MODE Settings Settings Display Factory default ✕ 1600 1200/ Changing the combination of file size and FILE SIZE/ SET [ OK ] NORMAL compression ratio for image recording ( QUALITY Selects the buzzer volume for camera operation. BEEP HIGH / LOW / OFF HIGH When this is set to OFF, the camera buzzer emits no sound. -
Page 29: Setting The File Size And Quality
SETTING THE FILE SIZE AND QUALITY You can select any combination of 2 file sizes (numbers of pixels) and 3 quality (compression ratio) settings. Select the combination that best suits your goals. To get high-quality prints ✕ Use a large image size (1600 1200) with a low compression rate (FINE or NORMAL). -
Page 30: Adjusting The Lcd Monitor Brightness
(➡P.19, 24, 31). System Expansion Options By using the FinePix2300 together with other optional FUJIFILM products, your system can be expanded to fill a wide range of uses. FinePix2300... -
Page 31: Downloading Images To A Personal Computer
Downloading Images to a Personal Computer ➀ ➁ ➀ Load the SmartMedia (➡P.14). ➁ Switch the camera on (➡P.16) and set the Mode dial to “ ”. Fit the small plug on the special connection cable into the DIGITAL (USB) socket on the camera and then plug the other end of the cable into the USB socket on your personal computer. -
Page 32: Accessories Guide
The 4KR-3UF includes 4 pieces of high-capacity AA-size Ni-Cd batteries. (Not Available in U.S.A.) FUJIFILM Battery charger with Battery BK-NH (AC 220V only) The BK-NH includes the quick battery chager BCH-NH and 2 Ni-MH batteries. The BCH-NH can charge 2 Ni-MH batteries in approximately 110 minutes. -
Page 33: Explanation Of Terms
DPOF is a format used for recording information on a storage media (image memory card, etc.) that allows you to specify which of the frames shot using a digital camera are printed and how many prints are made of each image. -
Page 34: Notes On The Power Supply
Always use the AC-5V AC Power Adapter AC-5VH/AC-5V Disposing of Batteries (sold separately) with the FinePix2300 Digital Camera. When disposing of batteries, do so in accordance with your The use of an AC power adapter other than the AC-5VH/ local waste disposal regulations. -
Page 35: Notes On The Smartmedia
Notes on the SmartMedia I SmartMedia off during data recording, during data erasing (SmartMedia formatting) or during frame advance when The SmartMedia card supplied with your FinePix2300 camera is a new image recording medium developed images are being played back. especially for use in digital cameras. -
Page 36: Warning Displays
Warning Displays The table below lists the warnings that are displayed on the LCD monitor. Warning Displayed Explanation The camera batteries are low on charge. No SmartMedia is loaded, or it is loaded incorrectly. The SmartMedia is not formatted. • The SmartMedia contact area are soild. •... -
Page 37: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Before you decide the camera is faulty, check the following once more. Problem Cause No power • The batteries are exhausted. • The AC power adapter plug has come out of the power outlet. Power cuts out during • The batteries are exhausted. operation. -
Page 38: Specifications
This phenomenon will not appear on the recorded image. ✽ ✽ Approx.240 frames Approx.730 frames ✽ The operation error may be caused in a digital camera by the strong radio interference (i. e. electric fields, static ✽ ✽ Approx.130 frames Approx.400 frames... -
Page 39: Safety Notes
Contact your FUJIFILM dealer. Do not allow water or foreign objects to This icon indicates that death or enter the camera. - Page 40 Do not move the camera while the AC a fire or electric shock. power adapter is still connected. Contact your FUJIFILM dealer to request This can damage the power cord or cables internal cleaning every 2 years. and cause a fire or electric shock.
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