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DIGITAL CAMERA

FINEPIX

Owner's Manual

Thank you for your purchase of this product. This

manual describes how to use your FUJIFILM FinePix

X100 digital camera and install the supplied software.

Be sure that you have read and understood its con-

tents before using the camera.

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X100

BL01285-200

Before You Begin

First Steps

Taking Photographs

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Page 1: Digital Camera
Taking Photographs Thank you for your purchase of this product. This More on Photography manual describes how to use your FUJIFILM FinePix X100 digital camera and install the supplied software. Viewing Pictures Be sure that you have read and understood its con- tents before using the camera.
Page 2: Important Safety Instructions
For Your Safety For Your Safety IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Read Instructions: All the safety and operating instructions This video product should not be placed in a built-in instal- mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire should be read before the appliance is operated. lation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, •...
Page 3: Safety Notes
ﬁ re or electric shock. Con- or subject the battery to impacts. Do not store the battery socket tact your FUJIFILM dealer. with metallic products. Any of these actions can cause Do not allow water or foreign objects to enter the camera.
Page 4 Battery life can be extended by turning the camera oﬀ when Keep memory cards out of the reach of small children. Be- ﬁ re or electric shock. Contact your FUJIFILM dealer to not in use. cause memory cards are small, they can be swallowed request internal cleaning every two years.
Page 5 Thoroughly clean the FUJIFILM AC power adapters designated for use with this terminals with a soft, dry cloth before inserting them in ■ Cautions: Handling the Battery camera.
Page 6 Trademark Information Take Test Shots Take Test Shots xD-Picture Card and E are trademarks of FUJIFILM Before taking photographs on important occasions (such as Corporation. The typefaces included herein are solely de- at weddings or before taking the camera on a trip), take a veloped by DynaComware Taiwan Inc.
Page 7: Notices
For Customers in Canada declare that the product Please read the “Safety Notes” and make sure you un- CAUTION: This Class B digital apparatus complies with Cana- Product Name: FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA FinePix X100 derstand them before using the camera. dian ICES-003. Manufacturer’s Perchlorate Material—special handling may apply.
Page 8: About This Manual
About This Manual About This Manual Before using the camera, read this manual and the warnings in “For Your Safety” ( ii). For information on speciﬁ c topics, consult the sources below. Task Index Task Index ........................ix ix Table of Contents Table of Contents ..........
Page 9: Task Index
Task Index Task Index Find items by task. ■ Taking Photographs ■ Adjusting Exposure The optical viewﬁ nder ..........5, 17 ISO sensitivity ................. 50 Power management ............22 Auto ISO ..................83 Shutter sounds ..............21 Metering ..................51 The self-timer .................
Page 10 Task Index ■ Choosing a Drive Mode ■ Custom Settings Burst photography.............. 36 Assigning a role to the Fn button ......52 Bracketing ................37 Saving and recalling settings ........54 Panoramas ................38 Movies ..................41 ■ Using the Flash The built-in ﬂ...
Page 11: Caring For The Camera
Use a blower to remove dust from the lens and monitor, then gently wipe with a soft, dry cloth. Any remaining stains can be removed by wiping gently with a piece of FUJIFILM lens-cleaning paper to which a small amount of lens-cleaning ﬂ uid has been applied. Care should be taken to avoid scratch-...
Page 12: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Table of Contents For Your Safety ..................ii Basic Setup ..................16 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .........ii Choosing a Display ................. 17 Safety Notes ..................iii Using the Hybrid Viewﬁ nder ............. 18 NOTICES ....................vii Focusing the Viewﬁ nder ............. 18 About This Manual ................viii The DISP/BACK Button ...............
Page 13 Table of Contents More on Photography More on Photography Viewing Pictures Viewing Pictures N Using the Flash (Super-Intelligent Flash) ......31 Viewing Pictures Full Frame ............57 F Macro Mode (Close-ups) ............33 Playback Zoom ................58 White Balance ................... 34 Multi-Frame Playback ..............
Page 14 Table of Contents Menus Menus Using the Menus: Playback Mode..........72 Playback Menu Options .............. 72 Using the Menus: Shooting Mode ........... 68 m PHOTOBOOK ASSIT .............. 72 Shooting Menu Options.............. 68 t IMAGE SEARCH ..............72 B SELF-TIMER ................68 A ERASE ..................
Page 15 Table of Contents N ISO AUTO CONTROL ............83 The Setup Menu ................78 B RED EYE REMOVAL ............... 83 Using the Setup Menu ..............78 C AF ILLUMINATOR ..............84 Setup Menu Options ..............79 F DATE/TIME ................79 k AE/AF-LOCK MODE ..............
Page 16 Technical Notes Viewing Pictures on TV ..............87 Optional Accessories..............99 Printing Pictures via USB ............. 88 Accessories from FUJIFILM ............99 Connecting the Camera .............. 88 Attaching Adapter Rings and Lens Hoods ......100 Printing Selected Pictures ............88 Connecting the Camera to Other Devices ......101 Printing the DPOF Print Order ..........
Page 17: Before You Begin Symbols And Conventions
Before You Begin Before You Begin Symbols and Conventions Symbols and Conventions The following symbols are used in this manual: Q This information should be read before use to ensure correct operation. R Additional information that may be helpful when using the camera. Other pages in this manual on which related information may be found.
Page 18: Parts Of The Camera
Parts of the Camera Parts of the Camera For more information, refer to the page listed to the right of each item. Shutter button ..........30 Lens ..............103 Eye sensor ............17 Exposure compensation dial ......29 Front ring ............100 Command control ..........4 Shutter speed dial .........23, 24, 26 AF-assist illuminator .........84 Connector cover ........87, 88, 97...
Page 19 Parts of the Camera AF (autofocus) button ........49 (playback zoom out) button ....58, 59 VIEW MODE button .........17 AFL/AEL (focus lock/exposure) button ..45, 47 Indicator lamp (see below) MENU/OK button ..........4 Command dial ............4 RAW button .............55 DISP (display)/BACK button ......19 Diopter adjustment control .......18 AE (autoexposure) button ........51 (playback) button........57...
Page 20: The Command Dial
Parts of the Camera The Command Dial The Command Dial The Command Control The Command Control Rotate the command dial or press it up ( q ), right Pressing the command control left or right per- ( w ), down ( e ), or left ( r ) to highlight items and forms the same function as pressing the com- press MENU/OK ( t ) to select.
Page 21: Camera Displays
Parts of the Camera Camera Displays Camera Displays The following types of indicator may be displayed during shooting and playback. Indicators vary with camera settings. ■ Shooting: Optical Viewﬁ nder Manual focus indicator ........47 Virtual horizon ..........71 Flash mode ............31 Temperature warning ........111 Metering ............51 Bright frame...
Page 22: Shooting: Electronic Viewﬁ Nder
Parts of the Camera ■ Shooting: Electronic Viewﬁ nder Manual focus indicator ........47 Distance indicator ........47, 84 Metering ............51 Sensitivity ............50 Continuous mode ..........36 Blur warning ...........108 Silent mode indicator ........21 Aperture ..........23, 25, 26 Virtual horizon ..........71 Shutter speed ........23, 24, 26 Internal memory indicator Shooting mode ..........23 Focus warning ..........30, 108...
Page 23: Playback: Electronic Viewﬁ Nder/Lcd Monitor
Parts of the Camera ■ Playback: Electronic Viewﬁ nder/LCD Monitor Rating ...............57 Playback mode indicator........57 Red-eye removal indicator ........74 Mark for upload to ..........73 100-0001 100-0001 Silent mode indicator ........21 Photobook assist indicator ........62 Gift image ............57 DPOF print indicator..........89 3:2 F Frame number ..........81 Protected image ..........75...
Page 24: First Steps
First Steps First Steps Attaching the Strap Attaching the Strap Attach the strap clips to the camera and then attach the strap. Open a strap clip. Pass the clip through the eyelet. Use the clip attaching tool to open a strap clip Rotate the clip fully through as shown.
Page 25 Attaching the Strap Insert the strap. Fasten the strap. Insert the strap through a protective cover Fasten the strap as shown. Repeat Steps 5–6 and strap clip. for the second eyelet. Q To avoid dropping the camera, be sure the strap is correctly secured.
Page 26: Charging The Battery
Charging the Battery Charging the Battery The battery is not charged at shipment. Charge Plug the charger in. the battery before use. Plug the charger into a power outlet. The charging indicator will light. Place the battery in the supplied battery charger.
Page 27: Inserting The Battery And A Memory Card
Inserting the Battery and a Memory Card Inserting the Battery and a Memory Card Although the camera can store pictures in internal memory, optional SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards (sold separately) can be used to store additional pictures. After charging the battery, insert the battery and memory card as described below.
Page 28 Inserting the Battery and a Memory Card Q SD/SDHC/SDXC memo- Insert the memory card. ry cards can be locked, Holding the memory making it impossible to card in the orientation format the card or to shown at right, slide Write-protect switch record or delete images.
Page 29 Inserting the Battery and a Memory Card Q Q Batteries Batteries Removing the Battery and Memory Card Removing the Battery and Memory Card • Remove dirt from the battery terminals with a clean, Before removing the battery or memory card, turn dry cloth.
Page 30: Compatible Memory Cards
• Do not aﬃ x labels to memory cards. Peeling labels can cause camera malfunction. FUJIFILM and SanDisk SD, SDHC, and SDXC mem- • Movie recording may be interrupted with some types ory cards have been approved for use in the cam- of SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card.
Page 31: Turning The Camera On And Oﬀ
Turning the Camera on and Oﬀ Turning the Camera on and Oﬀ Rotate the ON/OFF switch to ON to turn the camera on. Select OFF to turn the camera oﬀ . R Press the button to start playback. Press the shutter button halfway to return to shooting mode.
Page 32: Basic Setup
Basic Setup Basic Setup A language-selection dialog is displayed the ﬁ rst time the camera is turned on. Set up the camera as described below (you can reset the clock or change languages at any time using the DATE/TIME options in the setup menu; for information on displaying the setup menu, see page 79). Choose a language.
Page 33: Choosing A Display
Choosing a Display Choosing a Display The camera is equipped with a hybrid optical/electronic viewﬁ nder (OVF/EVF) and an LCD monitor (LCD). Press VIEW MODE to choose a dis- play. OVF/EVF OVF/EVF Automatic display selection Viewﬁ nder only LCD monitor only using eye sensor Automatic Display Selection Automatic Display Selection...
Page 34: Using The Hybrid Viewﬁ Nder
Choosing a Display Using the Hybrid Viewﬁ nder Using the Hybrid Viewﬁ nder Focusing the Viewﬁ nder Focusing the Viewﬁ nder Use the viewﬁ nder selector to The camera is equipped with choose between optical and diopter adjustment (–2 – +1 m –1 electronic viewﬁ...
Page 35: The Disp/Back Button
The DISP/BACK DISP/BACK Button Button The DISP/BACK button controls the display of indicators in the viewﬁ nder and LCD monitor. ■ Optical Viewﬁ nder: Shooting ■ LCD Monitor: Shooting Detailed display Standard display 000100 5.0 10m 5.0 10m 2000 F5.6 2000 F5.6 2000...
Page 36: Electronic Viewﬁ Nder/Lcd Monitor: Playback
The DISP/BACK Buttion ■ Electronic Viewﬁ nder/LCD Monitor: Playback Indicators displayed Indicators hidden Favorites Photo information 100-0001 100-0001 100-0001 100-0001 100-0001 3:2 F 3:2 F ISO 200 1/1000 F4.5 : OFF 12 / 31 / 2050 12 / 31 / 2050 10 : 00 AM 10 : 00 AM 12 / 31 / 2050 10 : 00 AM...
Page 37: Choosing A Shutter Sound
Choosing a Shutter Sound Choosing a Shutter Sound Use the e SHUTTER SOUND item in the setup menu to choose the sound made by the shutter. Highlight e SHUTTER SOUND Press MENU/OK to display the menus. and press the command dial right. Press the command dial left to se- SET-UP IMAGE DISP.
Page 38: Power Management
Power Management Power Management The setup menu contains the following power management options. For information on using the setup menu, see the previous page. G OVF POWER SAVE MODE H QUICK START MODE OVF POWER SAVE MODE QUICK START MODE Selecting ON for G OVF POWER SAVE MODE To reduce camera startup time, select ON for H QUICK START MODE.
Page 39: Taking Photographs
Taking Photographs Taking Photographs Program AE (P) Program AE (P) To allow the camera to adjust both shutter speed and aperture for optimal exposure, rotate the aperture ring and shutter speed dial to A. P will appear in the display. Q If the subject is outside the metering range of the camera, the shutter speed and aperture displays will show “–...
Page 40: Shutter-Priority Ae (S)
Shutter-Priority AE (S) Shutter-Priority AE (S) To adjust shutter speed manually while letting the camera select aperture for optimal exposure, rotate the aperture ring to A and use the shutter speed dial. S will appear in the display. Q If the correct exposure can not be achieved at the selected shutter speed, aperture will be displayed in red when the shutter button is pressed halfway.
Page 41: Aperture-Priority Ae (A)
Aperture-Priority AE (A) Aperture-Priority AE (A) To adjust aperture manually while letting the camera select shut- ter speed for optimal exposure, rotate the shutter speed dial to A and use the aperture ring. A will appear in the display. Q If the correct exposure can not be achieved at the selected aper- ture, the shutter speed will be displayed in red when the shutter but- ton is pressed halfway.
Page 42: Manual Exposure (M)
Manual Exposure (M) Manual Exposure (M) Exposure can be altered from the value suggested by the camera by rotating both the shutter speed dial and aperture ring to set- tings other than A. M will appear in the display. R The command dial and command control can be used to adjust shutter speed and aperture by ±...
Page 43: Shutter Speed And Aperture
Shutter Speed and Aperture Shutter Speed and Aperture Because the camera uses a lens-internal shutter, fast shutter speeds may not be available at large apertures. If the selected combination of shutter speed and aperture is unavailable, shutter speed or aperture will be displayed in red and the desired exposure may not be achieved. Shutter speed Shutter speed Aperture...
Page 44: Long Time-Exposures (T/B)
Long Time-Exposures (T/B) Long Time-Exposures (T/B) Select a shutter speed of T (time) or B (bulb) for long time-exposures. R Use of a tripod is recommended to prevent the camera from moving during the exposure. R To reduce “noise” (mottling) in long time-exposures, select ON for K LONG EXPOSURE NR in the set-up menu.
Page 45: Exposure Compensation
Exposure Compensation Exposure Compensation Rotate the exposure compensation dial to adjust exposure when photographing very bright, very dark, or high-contrast subjects. The eﬀ ect is visible in the LCD monitor and electronic viewﬁ nder; when using the optical viewﬁ nder, use the exposure indicator to check exposure. Exposure compensation indicator Choosing an Exposure Compensation Value Choosing an Exposure Compensation Value...
Page 46: Focusing And Taking Pictures
Focusing and Taking Pictures Focusing and Taking Pictures Press the shutter button halfway to focus and the rest of the way down to shoot. Focus. Frame the picture with your subject in the center focus area and press the shutter button halfway to focus.
Page 47: More On Photography
More on Photography More on Photography N Using the Flash (Super-Intelligent Flash) Using the Flash (Super-Intelligent Flash) When the ﬂ ash is used, the camera’s Super-Intelligent Flash system instantly analyzes the scene based on such factors as the brightness of the subject, its position in the frame, and its distance from the camera.
Page 48 N Using the Flash (Super-Intelligent Flash) R If is displayed when the shutter button is pressed halfway, the ﬂ ash will ﬁ re when the photo is taken. R The ﬂ ash may ﬁ re several times with each shot. Do not move the camera until shooting is complete. R Remove lens hoods to prevent shadows in photos taken with the ﬂ...
Page 49: F Macro Mode (Close-Ups)
F Macro Mode (Close-ups) Macro Mode (Close-ups) To focus at distances as close as 10 cm/4 in., press the command dial left (F) and select F. If the optical viewﬁ nder is on, the camera will automatically switch to the electronic viewﬁ...
Page 50: White Balance
White Balance White Balance For natural colors, press the command dial down (WB) to display the following op- tions, then rotate the dial or press it up or down to highlight an option that matches the light source and press MENU/OK to select (for an explanation of “white balance, ” see the Glossary on page 112).
Page 51 White Balance : Custom White Balance : Custom White Balance Choose to adjust white balance for unusual lighting conditions. White balance measurement options will be displayed; frame a white object so that it ﬁ lls the display and press the shutter button all the way down to measure white balance.
Page 52: I Continuous Shooting (Burst Mode)
I Continuous Shooting (Burst Mode) Continuous Shooting (Burst Mode) Capture motion in a series of pictures. Press the command dial up (DRIVE) Press the shutter button the rest to display drive options, then rotate of the way down to start shooting. the dial or press it up or down to Shooting ends when the shutter highlight...
Page 53: Bracketing
Bracketing Bracketing Automatically vary settings over a series of pictures. Press the command dial up (DRIVE) to display drive options and rotate the dial or press it up or down to highlight one of the following: Option Option Description Description Press the command dial left or right to highlight a bracketing amount.
Page 54: Panoramas
Panoramas Panoramas Follow an on-screen guide to create a panorama. Press the command dial up (DRIVE) Press the command dial right to to display drive options. Rotate the view a choice of pan directions. dial or press it up or down to high- Press the dial it left or right to high- light (MOTION PANORAMA) and press...
Page 55 Panoramas Q Panoramas are created from multiple frames; expo- Pan the camera in the direction shown by the sure for the entire panorama is determined by the arrow. Shooting ends automatically when the ﬁ rst frame. The camera may in some cases record an camera is panned to the end of the guides greater or lesser angle than selected or be unable to and the panorama is complete.
Page 56 Panoramas The size of the completed panorama varies with For Best Results For Best Results the angle and pan direction. For best results, prop your elbows against your sides and move the camera slowly in a small circle at a Angle Angle Pan direction...
Page 57: F Recording High-Deﬁ Nition (Hd) Movies
F Recording High-Deﬁ nition (HD) Movies Recording High-Deﬁ nition (HD) Movies Record short high-deﬁ nition (1,280 × 720) movies at a frame rate of 24 fps. Sound is recorded in stereo via the built-in microphone; during recording, do not cover the microphone or use the viewﬁ nder se- lector, which is located next to the microphone.
Page 58: Before Recording
F Recording High-Deﬁ nition (HD) Movies Before Recording Before Recording Before recording, adjust aperture ( 25), white balance ( 34), ﬁ lm simulation ( 53), and exposure compensation ( 29) and select a focus mode ( 47). R To increase zoom by 3 × for a focal length equivalent to 105 mm (35 mm format), press the button before recording begins.
Page 59: Using The Self-Timer
h Using the Self-Timer Using the Self-Timer Use the timer for self-portraits or to prevent blur caused by camera shake. Press MENU/OK in shooting mode to display the shooting menu. Press SHOOTING MENU SELF-TIMER the command dial up or down to highlight SELF-TIMER and IMAGE SIZE 3 : 2...
Page 60 h Using the Self-Timer Press the shutter button the rest of the way down to start the timer. The display in the monitor shows the number of seconds remaining until the shutter is released. To stop the timer before the picture is taken, press DISP/BACK or press the shutter button halfway.
Page 61: Focus/Exposure Lock
Focus/Exposure Lock Focus/Exposure Lock To compose photographs with oﬀ -center subjects: Focus: Position the subject in the focus frame and press the shutter button half- way to lock focus and exposure. Focus and exposure will remain locked while the shutter button is pressed halfway (AF/AE lock). 2000 F5.6 R Depending on the option selected for...
Page 62 Focus/Exposure Lock Autofocus Autofocus Although the camera boasts a high-precision autofocus system, it may be unable to focus on the subjects listed below. • Very shiny subjects such as mirrors or car bodies. • Fast-moving subjects. • Subjects photographed through a window or other reﬂ ective object. •...
Page 63: Focus Mode
Focus Mode Focus Mode Use the focus mode selector to choose how the camera focuses. • AF-S (Single AF): Focus locks while the shutter button is pressed halfway. Choose for stationary subjects. • AF-C (Continuous AF): Focus is continually adjusted to reﬂ ect changes in the distance to the subject even when the shutter button is not pressed halfway (note that this increases the drain on the battery).
Page 64 Focus Mode Manual Focus Manual Focus If ON is selected for j FOCUS CHECK in the setup menu (P 84), pressing the center of the command control magniﬁ es the view in the electronic viewﬁ nder or LCD monitor for precise focus. To scroll to other areas of the frame, press the AF button and rotate the com- 0.1 0.5 5.0 10m...
Page 65: Focus Frame Selection
Focus Frame Selection Focus Frame Selection When t AREA is selected for F F AF MODE in the shooting menu and AF-S is selected for focus mode, the electronic view- ﬁ nder and LCD monitor oﬀ er a choice of 49 focus points and the optical viewﬁ...
Page 66: Sensitivity
Sensitivity Sensitivity “Sensitivity” refers to the camera’s sensitivity to light. Choose from values between L (100) (ISO 100) and H (12800) (ISO 12800). Higher values can be used to reduce blur when lighting is poor, while low- er values allow slower shutter speeds or wider apertures in bright light; note, however, that mottling may appear in pictures taken at high sensitivities, particularly at H (12800), while choosing L (100) reduces dynamic range.
Page 67: Metering
Metering Metering To choose how the camera meters exposure, press the AE button and rotate the command dial (you can also select the metering method by pressing the AE button and pressing the command control left or right). The following options are available: PHOTOMETRY Mode Mode...
Page 68: The Fn Button
The Fn Button The Fn Button The role played by the Fn button can be selected using the F Fn BUTTON option in the setup menu (P 82). The options available include depth-of-ﬁ eld preview (P 25), the self-timer (P 43), sensitivity (P 50), image size (P 68), image quality (P 69), dynamic range (P 69), ﬁ...
Page 69: Film Simulation
Film Simulation Film Simulation Simulate the eﬀ ects of diﬀ erent kinds of ﬁ lm, including black-and-white (with or without color ﬁ lters). Press MENU/OK in shooting mode to display the shooting menu. Press SHOOTING MENU SELF-TIMER the command dial up or down to highlight FILM SIMULATION IMAGE SIZE 3 : 2...
Page 70: Saving Settings
Saving Settings Saving Settings Save up to three sets of custom camera settings for commonly-encountered situations. Saved settings can be recalled using the u SELECT CUSTOM SETTING option in the shooting menu. Press MENU/OK in shooting mode to display the shooting menu. Press SHOOTING MENU the command dial up or down to highlight K EDIT/SAVE CUSTOM NOISE REDUCTION...
Page 71: The Raw Button
The RAW Button The RAW Button Press the RAW button toggle RAW image quality on or oﬀ for a single shot. If a JPEG option is currently selected for image quality, pressing the RAW button temporarily selects the equivalent JPEG+RAW option. If a JPEG+RAW option is currently selected, pressing the RAW button temporarily selects the equivalent JPEG option, while if RAW is selected, pressing the RAW button temporarily selects FINE.
Page 72: The Nd Filter
The ND Filter The ND Filter The camera is equipped with a Neutral Density (ND) ﬁ lter that reduces exposure by the equivalent of 3 EV. This allows slower shutter speeds or wider apertures to be used with brightly lit subjects, making it possible to blur motion or soften background details without risk of overexposure.
Page 73: Viewing Pictures
Viewing Pictures Viewing Pictures Viewing Pictures Full Frame Viewing Pictures Full Frame Pictures can be viewed in the electronic viewﬁ nder or LCD monitor. When taking important pictures, take a test shot and check the results. To view the most recent picture, press Deleting Pictures Deleting Pictures To delete the current picture, press the...
Page 74: Playback Zoom
Viewing Pictures Full Frame Playback Zoom Playback Zoom Photo Information Photo Information Press to zoom in on the current picture, Photo information can be viewed zoom out. When the picture is zoomed in, the by pressing the command con- trol right. command dial can be used to view areas of the D-RANGE : AUTO...
Page 75: Multi-Frame Playback
Viewing Pictures Full Frame Multi-Frame Playback Multi-Frame Playback To change the number of images displayed, press when a picture is displayed full frame. Press to view more images. 100-0001 100-0001 Press to view fewer images. Use the command dial to highlight images and press MENU/OK to view the highlighted image full frame. In the nine- and hundred-frame displays, press the command dial up or down to view more pictures.
Page 76: Viewing Movies
Viewing Movies Viewing Movies Movie icon During playback, movies are displayed as shown at right. The following operations can be performed while a movie is displayed: 100-006 100-006 Operation Operation Description Description Press the command dial down to start playback. Press again to pause. While playback Start/pause playback Start/pause playback is paused, you can press the selector left or right to rewind or advance one frame...
Page 77: Image Search
Image Search Image Search Follow the steps below to search for pictures. Press MENU/OK during playback to display the playback menu. Press the command dial up or down to highlight IMAGE SEARCH and press MENU/OK. Highlight an option and press MENU/OK. Option Option Description...
Page 78: Photobook Assist
m PhotoBook Assist PhotoBook Assist Create books from your favorite photos. Creating a PhotoBook Creating a PhotoBook Select NEW BOOK for m PHOTOBOOK AS- Select COMPLETE PHOTOBOOK (to select all photos or all photos matching the speciﬁ ed SIST in the playback menu (P 72) and choose from the following options: search conditions for the book, choose SE- LECT ALL).
Page 79: Viewing Photobooks
m PhotoBook Assist Viewing Photobooks Viewing Photobooks Editing and Deleting Photobooks Editing and Deleting Photobooks Highlight a book in the photobook assist menu Display the photobook and press MENU/OK. The and press MENU/OK to display the book, then press following options will be displayed; select the the command dial left or right to scroll through desired option and follow the on-screen instruc- the pictures.
Page 80: Viewing Panoramas
Viewing Panoramas Viewing Panoramas If you press the command dial down when a panorama is displayed full frame, the camera will play back the picture from left to right or from bottom to top. Press the command PLAY dial down to pause and resume playback, or press the dial STOP PAUSE up to return to full-frame playback.
Page 81: Viewing Pictures Taken In A Single Burst
Viewing Pictures Taken in a Single Burst Viewing Pictures Taken in a Single Burst Position in burst/total number When a picture taken in continuous shooting mode is dis- of pictures in burst played full frame, the ﬁ rst picture in the current burst can be viewed by pressing the command dial down (burst mode playback).
Page 82: Deleting Pictures
x Deleting Pictures Deleting Pictures ERASE option in the playback menu can be used to delete individual pictures, multiple select- ed pictures, or all pictures. Note that deleted pictures can not be recovered. Copy important pictures to a computer or other storage device before proceeding. Press MENU/OK during playback to display the playback menu, then press the com- PLAYBACK MENU PHOTOBOOK ASSIST...
Page 83: Creating Jpeg Copies Of Raw Pictures
Creating JPEG Copies of RAW Pictures Creating JPEG Copies of RAW Pictures RAW pictures store information on camera settings separately from the data captured by the camera image sensor. Using the j RAW CONVERSION option in the playback menu, you can create JPEG copies of RAW pictures using diﬀ...
Page 84: Using The Menus: Shooting Mode
Menus Menus Using the Menus: Shooting Mode Using the Menus: Shooting Mode The shooting menu is used to adjust settings for a wide range of shooting condi- SHOOTING MENU SELF-TIMER tions. To display the shooting menu, press MENU/OK in shooting mode. Highlight IMAGE SIZE 3 : 2 items and press the command dial right to view options, then highlight an option...
Page 85: T Image Quality
Using the Menus: Shooting Mode T IMAGE QUALITY IMAGE QUALITY ( ( defaults to defaults to FINE) FINE) Choose a ﬁ le format and compression ratio. Select FINE or NORMAL to record JPEG images, RAW to record RAW images, or FINE+RAW or NORMAL+RAW to record both JPEG and RAW images.
Page 86: H Sharpness
Choose ON when using an optional third-party ﬂ ash unit mounted on the camera hot shoe, or ON (COMMANDER) to control optional remote ﬂ ash units using the camera’s built-in ﬂ ash. No adjustment is required with optional FUJIFILM ﬂ ash units.
Page 87: Select Custom Setting
Using the Menus: Shooting Mode u SELECT CUSTOM SETTING SELECT CUSTOM SETTING Recall settings saved with K EDIT/SAVE CUSTOM SETTING. K EDIT/SAVE CUSTOM SETTING EDIT/SAVE CUSTOM SETTING Save settings (P 54). v DISP. CUSTOM SETTING DISP. CUSTOM SETTING Choose the items displayed in the optical viewﬁ nder or in the electronic viewﬁ nder and LCD monitor (P 19). The following items can be displayed: framing grid (you can also select the grid type as described on page 85), virtual horizon, autofocus distance (fo- cus distance is always displayed in manual focus mode), histogram, exposure (shutter speed, aperture, and sensitivity), exposure compensation/exposure indicator, metering, ﬂ...
Page 88: Using The Menus: Playback Mode
Using the Menus: Playback Mode Using the Menus: Playback Mode To display the playback menu, press MENU/OK in playback mode. Highlight items PLAYBACK MENU PHOTOBOOK ASSIST and press the command dial right to view options, then highlight an option and IMAGE SEARCH ERASE press MENU/OK.
Page 89: Mark For Upload To
Using the Menus: Playback Mode j MARK FOR UPLOAD TO MARK FOR UPLOAD TO Select pictures for upload to YouTube or Facebook using MyFinePix Studio (Windows only). Select YouTube to choose movies for upload to YouTube, FACEBOOK to choose photos and movies for upload to Facebook. Press the command dial left or right to display pictures and press MENU/OK to select or deselect.
Page 90: I Slide Show
Using the Menus: Playback Mode I SLIDE SHOW SLIDE SHOW View pictures in an automated slide show. Choose the type of show and press MENU/OK to start. Press DISP/BACK at any time dur- ing the show to view on-screen help. The show can be ended at any time by pressing MENU/OK. Option Option Description...
Page 91: D Protect
Using the Menus: Playback Mode D PROTECT PROTECT Protect pictures from accidental deletion. Highlight one of the following options and press MENU/OK. • FRAME: Protect selected pictures. Press the command dial left or right to view pictures and press MENU/OK to select or deselect. Press DISP/BACK when the operation is complete.
Page 92: Resize
Using the Menus: Playback Mode e RESIZE RESIZE Create a cropped copy of the current picture. Display the desired picture. Select e RESIZE in the playback menu. Highlight a size and press MENU/OK to display a conﬁ rmation dialog. Press MENU/OK again to save the resized copy to a separate ﬁ le. R The sizes available vary with the size of the original image.
Page 93: E Copy
Using the Menus: Playback Mode E COPY COPY Copy pictures between internal memory and a memory card. Highlight one of the following options and press the command dial right. • a INTERNAL MEMORY y b CARD: Copy pictures from internal memory to a memory card. •...
Page 94: The Setup Menu
The Setup Menu The Setup Menu Using the Setup Menu Using the Setup Menu Display the setup menu. 1.1 Press MENU/OK to display the menu for the current mode. 1.2 Press the command dial left to highlight the tab for the current menu. 1.3 Press the command dial down to highlight SET-UP DATE/TIME...
Page 95: Setup Menu Options
The Setup Menu Setup Menu Options Setup Menu Options F DATE/TIME DATE/TIME Set the camera clock (P 16). N TIME DIFFERENCE TIME DIFFERENCE defaults to h h ) ) ( ( defaults to Switch the camera clock instantly from your home time zone to the local time at your destination when traveling. To specify the diﬀ...
Page 96: K Format
The Setup Menu K FORMAT FORMAT If a memory card is inserted in the camera, this option will format the memory card. If no memory card is inserted, this option will format internal memory. Select OK to begin formatting. Q All data—including protected pictures—will be deleted from the memory card or internal memory. Be sure important ﬁ les have been copied to a computer or other storage device.
Page 97: Bframe No
The Setup Menu B FRAME NO. FRAME NO. ( ( defaults to defaults to CONTINUOUS) CONTINUOUS) New pictures are stored in image ﬁ les named using a four-digit ﬁ le number assigned by adding one to the Frame number last ﬁ le number used. The ﬁ le number is displayed during playback as shown at right. B FRAME NO. con- 100-0001 100-0001 trols whether ﬁ...
Page 98: J Lcd Brightness
The Setup Menu J LCD BRIGHTNESS LCD BRIGHTNESS ( ( defaults to defaults to 0) 0) Control the brightness of the displays. M AUTO POWER OFF AUTO POWER OFF ( ( defaults to defaults to 2 MIN) 2 MIN) Choose the length of time before the camera turns oﬀ automatically when no operations are performed. Shorter times reduce the drain on the battery;...
Page 99: N Iso Auto Control
The Setup Menu N ISO AUTO CONTROL ISO AUTO CONTROL Choose whether the camera automatically adjusts sensitivity if optimal exposure can not be achieved at current settings. Select- ing N ISO AUTO CONTROL displays the settings listed in the table below; press the command dial up or down to highlight a setting and press the dial right to display options for the highlighted item, then highlight the desired option and press MENU/OK.
Page 100: C Af Illuminator
The Setup Menu C AF ILLUMINATOR AF ILLUMINATOR ( ( defaults to defaults to ON) If ON is selected, the AF-assist illuminator will light to assist autofocus. R The AF-assist illuminator turns oﬀ automatically in silent mode. Q The camera may be unable to focus using the AF-assist illuminator in some cases. If the camera is unable to focus in macro mode, try increasing the distance to the subject.
Page 101: Framing Guidline
The Setup Menu z FRAMING GUIDLINE FRAMING GUIDLINE defaults to F F GRID 9) ( ( defaults to GRID 9) Choose the type of framing grid available in shooting mode. F GRID 9 G GRID 24 H HD FRAMING GRID 9 GRID 24 HD FRAMING For “rule of thirds”...
Page 102: Save Org Image
The Setup Menu n SAVE ORG IMAGE SAVE ORG IMAGE ( ( defaults to defaults to OFF) OFF) Choose ON to save unprocessed copies of pictures taken using B RED EYE REMOVAL. m AUTOROTATE PB AUTOROTATE PB ( ( defaults to defaults to ON) Choose ON to automatically rotate “tall”...
Page 103: Viewing Pictures On Tv
Connections Connections Viewing Pictures on TV Viewing Pictures on TV To show pictures to a group, connect the camera to a TV using an HDMI cable (available separately from third-party suppliers; note that the TV can only be used for playback, not shooting). Turn the camera oﬀ...
Page 104: Printing Pictures Via Usb
Printing Pictures via USB Printing Pictures via USB If the printer supports PictBridge, the camera can be connected directly to the printer and pictures can be printed without ﬁ rst being copied to a computer. Note that depending on the printer, not all the functions described below may be supported.
Page 105: Printing The Dpof Print Order
Printing Pictures via USB R Pictures can be printed from internal memory or a Printing the DPOF Print Order Printing the DPOF Print Order memory card that has been formatted in the cam- To print the print order created with PRINT era.
Page 106: Creating A Dpof Print Order
Printing Pictures via USB Creating a DPOF Print Order Creating a DPOF Print Order During Printing During Printing PRINT ORDER (DPOF) option in the play- The message shown at right is PRINTING back menu can be used to create a digital “print displayed during printing.
Page 107: With Date / Without Date
Printing Pictures via USB ■ WITH DATE Press the command dial up or down / WITHOUT DATE To modify the DPOF print order, select PRINT to choose the number of copies (up ORDER (DPOF) in the playback menu and press to 99).
Page 108: Reset All
Printing Pictures via USB ■ RESET ALL R Remove the memory card to create or modify a print order for the pictures in internal memory. To cancel the current print RESET DPOF OK? R Print orders can contain a maximum of 999 pictures. order, select RESET ALL for R If a memory card is inserted K PRINT ORDER (DPOF).
Page 109: Viewing Pictures On A Computer
Viewing Pictures on a Computer Viewing Pictures on a Computer The supplied software can be used to copy pictures to a computer, where they can be stored, viewed, organized, and printed. Before proceeding, install the software as described below. Do connect the camera to the computer until installation is complete.
Page 110 Viewing Pictures on a Computer Exit any applications that may be running and insert the installer CD in a CD-ROM drive. Windows 7/Windows Vista Windows 7/Windows Vista If an AutoPlay dialog is displayed, click SETUP.EXE. A “User Account Control” dialog will then be displayed; click Yes (Windows 7) or Allow (Windows Vista).
Page 111: Macintosh: Installing Finepixviewer
PowerPC or Intel (Core 2 Duo or better) Pre-installed copies of Mac OS X version 10.3.9–10.6 OS OS (visit http://www.fujifilm.com/support/digital_cameras/compatibility/ for more information) 256 MB or more (1 GB or more) Free disk space Free disk space A minimum of 200 MB required for installation with 400 MB available when FinePixViewer is running 800 ×...
Page 112 Viewing Pictures on a Computer Mac OS X 10.5 or earlier: Open the “Applications” folder, start Image Capture, and select Preferences… from the Image Capture application menu. The Image Capture preferences dialog will be displayed; choose Other… in the When a camera is connected, open menu, then select FPVBridge in the “Applications/FinePixViewer”...
Page 113: Connecting The Camera
Viewing Pictures on a Computer Connecting the Camera Connecting the Camera If the pictures you wish to copy are stored on a memory card, insert the card into the camera ( 12). If no card is inserted, pictures will be copied from internal memory. R Windows users may require the Windows CD when starting the software for the ﬁ...
Page 114 Viewing Pictures on a Computer Q If a memory card containing a large number of images is inserted, there may be a delay before the software starts and you may be unable to import or save images. Use a memory card reader to transfer pictures. Q Make sure that the computer does not display a message stating that copying is in progress and that the indicator lamp is out before turning the camera oﬀ...
Page 115: Technical Notes Optional Accessories
The camera supports a wide range of accessories from FUJIFILM and other manufacturers. Accessories from FUJIFILM Accessories from FUJIFILM The following optional accessories are available from FUJIFILM. For the latest information on the accesso- ries available in your region, check with your local FUJIFILM representative or visit http://www.fujifilm.com/ products/digital_cameras/index.html.
Page 116: Attaching Adapter Rings And Lens Hoods
Optional Accessories Lens hoods Lens hoods LH-X100: This aluminum lens hood, exclusively for use with the X100, comes with an AR- X100 adapter ring made of the same material. The adapter ring is required when attach- ing the hood. AR-X100: An aluminum adapter ring exclusively for use with the X100. It is used when Adapter rings Adapter rings attaching the LH-X100 lens hood or φ49 mm ﬁ...
Page 117: Connecting The Camera To Other Devices
■ ■ Audio/Visual memory card † Audio/Visual † HDMI cable Printer † ■ ■ Computer Related Computer Related HDTV † USB cable (supplied) SD card slot or card reader Computer † * Available separately from FUJIFILM. † Available separately from third-party suppliers.
Page 118: Caring For The Camera
Caring for the Camera Caring for the Camera To ensure continued enjoyment of the product, observe the following precautions. Storage and Use Storage and Use ■ Water and Sand ■ Water and Sand If the camera will not be used for an extended pe- If the camera will not be used for an extended pe- riod, remove the battery and memory card.
Page 119: Cleaning
Checked baggage may suﬀ er violent shocks that Any remaining stains can be removed by wip- could damage the camera. ing gently with a piece of FUJIFILM lens-cleaning paper to which a small amount of lens-cleaning ﬂ uid has been applied. Care should be taken to avoid scratching the lens or monitor.
Page 120: Troubleshooting
If the battery still fails to charge, contact your FUJIFILM dealer. battery. If the battery still fails to charge, contact your FUJIFILM dealer. Menus and Displays Problem...
Page 121 Problems and Solutions Shooting Problem Problem Solution Solution • • Memory is full Memory is full: Insert a new memory card or delete pictures ( : Insert a new memory card or delete pictures ( 12, 57, 66). 12, 57, 66). •...
Page 122 Problems and Solutions Problem Problem Solution Solution • • The lens is dirty The lens is dirty: Clean the lens ( : Clean the lens ( xi, 103). xi, 103). • • The lens is blocked The lens is blocked: Keep objects away from the lens. : Keep objects away from the lens.
Page 123 The camera does not func- Remove and reinsert the battery ( Remove and reinsert the battery ( 11). If the problem persists, contact your FUJIFILM dealer. 11). If the problem persists, contact your FUJIFILM dealer. tion as expected. tion as expected.
Page 124: Warning Messages And Displays
TURN OFF THE CAMERA Camera malfunction. Turn the camera oﬀ and then on again. If the message persists, contact a FUJIFILM dealer. Camera malfunction. Turn the camera oﬀ and then on again. If the message persists, contact a FUJIFILM dealer.
Page 125 Incompatible memory card: Use a compatible card ( : Use a compatible card ( 14). 14). • • Camera malfunction Camera malfunction: Contact a FUJIFILM dealer. : Contact a FUJIFILM dealer. a MEMORY FULL MEMORY FULL b b MEMORY FULL The memory card or internal memory is full and pictures can not be recorded or copied.
Page 126 Warning Messages and Display Warning Warning Description Description The camera has run out of frame numbers (current frame number is 999-9999). Format the memory card and The camera has run out of frame numbers (current frame number is 999-9999). Format the memory card and select select RENEW RENEW for for...
Page 127 Warning Messages and Display Warning Warning Description Description The DPOF print order on the current memory card contains more than 999 images. Copy the pictures to internal The DPOF print order on the current memory card contains more than 999 images. Copy the pictures to internal DPOF FILE ERROR DPOF FILE ERROR memory and create a new print order.
Page 128: Appendix
Appendix Appendix Glossary Glossary DPOF (Digital Print Order Format): A standard that allows pictures to be printed from “print orders” stored in internal memory or on a memory card. The information in the order includes the pictures to be print- ed and the number of copies of each picture.
Page 129: Internal Memory/Memory Card Capacity
Internal Memory/Memory Card Capacity Internal Memory/Memory Card Capacity The following table shows the recording time or number of pictures available at diﬀ erent image sizes. All ﬁ gures are approximate; ﬁ le size varies with the scene recorded, producing wide variations in the number of ﬁ...
Page 130: Speciﬁ Cations
Speciﬁ cations Speciﬁ cations System Model Model FinePix X100 digital camera FinePix X100 digital camera 12.3 million 12.3 million Eﬀ ective pixels Eﬀ ective pixels 23.6 mm × 15.8 mm (APS-C format) CMOS (complementary metal-oxide semiconductor) image sensor with 23.6 mm × 15.8 mm (APS-C format) CMOS (complementary metal-oxide semiconductor) image sensor with Image sensor Image sensor square pixels and primary color ﬁ...
Page 131 Speciﬁ cations System • • P P mode Shutter speed Shutter speed (combined (combined mode: :     sec. to sec. to     sec. sec. • • All other modes All other modes: 30 sec. to : 30 sec.
Page 132 Speciﬁ cations Input/output terminals HDMI output HDMI output HDMI mini connector HDMI mini connector USB 2.0 High-Speed USB 2.0 High-Speed Digital input/output Digital input/output Power supply/other Power supply Power supply NP-95 rechargeable battery NP-95 rechargeable battery Battery life Battery life (approximate (approximate Battery type Battery type...
Page 133 Speciﬁ cations NP-95 rechargeable battery DC 3.6 V DC 3.6 V Nominal voltage Nominal voltage Nominal capacity Nominal capacity 1,800 mAh 1,800 mAh 0 °C to +40 °C/+32 °F to +104 °F 0 °C to +40 °C/+32 °F to +104 °F Operating temperature Operating temperature 35.2 mm ×...
Page 134 • Speciﬁ cations subject to change without notice; for the latest information, visit http://www.fujifilm.com/products/ digital_cameras/index.html. FUJIFILM shall not be held liable for damages resulting from errors in this manual. • Although the electronic viewﬁ nder and LCD monitor are manufactured using advanced high-precision technol- ogy, small bright points and anomalous colors may appear, particularly in the vicinity of text.
Page 135: Restrictions On Camera Settings
Restrictions on Camera Settings Restrictions on Camera Settings The options available in each shooting mode are listed below. M M r M M r Option Option Option Option ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ B SELF-TIMER ✔...
Page 136 Restrictions on Camera Settings M M r M M r Option Option Option Option ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ FRAMING FRAMING AUTO AUTO ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔...
Page 137 Restrictions on Camera Settings M M r 1 Fixed at OFF. Option Option 2 Fixed at o (multi). ISO AUTO ISO AUTO ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ 3 Continuous AF is used when AF-S is selected for focus mode. CONTROL CONTROL N ISO AUTO...
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