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FujiFilm FINEPIX SL240 SERIES Owner's Manual

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BL01664-201

DIGITAL CAMERA

Before You Begin
FINEPIX SL300 Series
FINEPIX SL280 Series
First Steps
FINEPIX SL260 Series
Basic Photography and Playback
FINEPIX SL240 Series
More on Photography
Owner's Manual
More on Playback
Thank you for your purchase of this prod-
uct. This manual describes how to use your
Movies
FUJIFILM digital camera and the supplied
software. Be sure that you have read and
understood its contents and the warnings
Connections
in "For Your Safety" (pg. ii) before using the
camera.
Menus
Technical Notes
For information on related products, visit our website at
http://www.fujifilm.com/products/digital_cameras/index.html
Troubleshooting
Appendix

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  • Page 1: Digital Camera

    More on Playback Thank you for your purchase of this prod- uct. This manual describes how to use your Movies FUJIFILM digital camera and the supplied software. Be sure that you have read and understood its contents and the warnings Connections in “For Your Safety”...

  • Page 2: For Your Safety

    For Your Safety IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Read Instructions: All the safety and not defeat the safety purpose of the This video product should never be appliance operating instructions should be polarized plug. placed near or over a radiator or heat and cart com- read before the appliance is oper- register.
  • Page 3 For Your Safety Power Lines: An outside antenna sys- Replacement Parts: When replace- Service Service tem should not be located in the ment parts are required, be sure Cleaning: Unplug this video product Servicing: Do not attempt to service vicinity of overhead power lines or the service technician has used from the wall outlet before clean- this video product yourself as open-...

  • Page 4: Safety Notes

    Circular icons with a diagonal bar tell you that the action indicated is shock. prohibited (“Prohibited”). • If the cord is damaged, contact your FUJIFILM dealer. Filled circles with an exclamation mark tell you an action that must be Do not place the camera on an unstable surface.
  • Page 5 Memory Card, seek medical attention or call an Build-up of dust in your camera can cause a fire or electric shock. emergency number. • Contact your FUJIFILM dealer to request internal cleaning every 2 years. CAUTION CAUTION •...
  • Page 6 For Your Safety ■ Battery Life If you are using a heating pad, take • Dispose of used battery promptly. Power Supply and Battery care not to place the battery di- At normal temperatures, the bat- • Do not drop the battery or other- * Confirm your battery type before read- rectly against the pad.
  • Page 7 “memory” suffer from the prob- for which they can be used may be • Turn off the FUJIFILM Digital cam- side your garments before use. lem of only providing power for a shortened as a result.
  • Page 8 Wipe the area with a cloth and IMPORTANT NOTICE: Read Before working normally. trademarks of SD-3C, LLC. then wash thoroughly with soap • FUJIFILM Corporation cannot ac- Using the Software • HDMI logo is a trademark. and running water. cept liability for any incidental •...

  • Page 9: About This Manual

    About This Manual Before using the camera, read this manual and the warnings on pages ii–viii. For information on spe- cific topics, consult the sources below. ✔ ✔ Camera Q & A ✔ ✔ Table of Contents Camera Q & A ......................pg.
  • Page 10 Camera Q & A Find items by task. Camera Setup Camera Setup Question Question Key phrase Key phrase See page See page How do I set the camera clock? Date and time Can I set the clock to local time when I travel? Time difference How do I keep the display from turning off automatically? Auto power off...

  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    Camera Q & A Taking Pictures Taking Pictures Question Question Key phrase Key phrase See page See page How can I avoid blurred pictures? Dual IS mode How can I make good portraits? Intelligent Face Detection M mode Can the camera automatically adjust settings for different scenes? Can I choose my own settings for different scenes? Scene position How can I be sure my subject is smiling when I take a photograph?
  • Page 12 Camera Q & A Viewing Pictures Viewing Pictures Question Question Key phrase Key phrase See page See page How do I view my pictures? Single-frame playback The b button How can I delete pictures easily? How can I select and delete individual pictures or delete all pictures Deleting pictures at once? Can I zoom in on pictures during playback?
  • Page 13 Table of Contents For Your Safety ................. ii Basic Photography and Playback Basic Photography and Playback IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........ii Taking Pictures in M (Scene Recognition) Mode ...16 Safety Notes ..................iv Viewing Pictures ................21 About This Manual ................. ix More on Photography More on Photography Camera Q &...
  • Page 14 Table of Contents More on Playback More on Playback Menus Menus Playback Options ................47 Using the Menus: Shooting Mode .........75 Using the F-Mode Menu ............75 Playback Zoom ................48 I Favorites: Rating Pictures ............48 F-Mode Menu Options .............76 Viewing Photo Information ............49 N ISO ....................76 O IMAGE SIZE ................77 Multi-Frame Playback ..............50...
  • Page 15 Using the Menus: Playback Mode ..........89 Technical Notes Technical Notes Using the F-Mode Menu ............89 Optional Accessories ..............109 F-Mode Menu Options .............89 Accessories from FUJIFILM .............110 I SLIDE SHOW .................90 Caring for the Camera ............... 111 Using the Playback Menu............91 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Playback Menu Options .............91...
  • Page 16 Memo...

  • Page 17: Introduction

    Introduction Symbols and Conventions Symbols and Conventions The following symbols are used in this manual: 3 Caution: This information should be read before use to ensure correct operation. 1 Note: Points to note when using the camera. 2 Tip: Additional information that may be helpful when using the camera. Menus and other text in the camera monitor are shown in bold.

  • Page 18: Parts Of The Camera

    Introduction Parts of the Camera Parts of the Camera For more information, refer to the page listed to the right of each item. Strap eyelet ............ 7 G switch ..........14 Microphone .........58, 99 Diopter adjustment control ....5 F (photo mode) button ......75, 89 Flash pop-up button......37 Hot shoe ..........88, 110 Indicator lamp ..........20...
  • Page 19 Introduction Electronic viewfinder ....5 d (exposure compensation/photo info) Selector button (see below) button ...........45, 49 Monitor ........... 4 Terminal cover ....61, 63, 73 DISP (display)/BACK button Battery latch ......10, 12 ............18, 19, 47 Battery chamber ......10 a (playback) button ....21, 47 Memory card slot ......11 Battery-chamber cover ....10 Connector for USB-A/V cable...

  • Page 20: Camera Displays

    Introduction Camera Displays Camera Displays The following indicators may appear during shooting and playback. The indicators displayed vary with camera settings. ■ ■ Shooting Shooting Number of available frames ... 124 Focus frame ..........34 Image size .............77 Blur warning ......37, 115, 119 Focus warning ...........19 Date and time ..........15 DATE...

  • Page 21: Evf/Lcd Button

    Introduction The Electronic Viewfinder (EVF) The electronic viewfinder provides the same information as the monitor, and can be used when bright light- ing conditions make the display in the monitor difficult to see. To switch between the monitor and electronic viewfinder, press the EVF/LCD button (your selection remains in effect when the camera is turned off or the mode dial is rotated to another setting).

  • Page 22: The Mode Dial

    Introduction The Mode Dial The Mode Dial To select a shooting mode, align the mode icon with the mark next to the mode dial. P, S, A, M: Select for full control over cam- B (AUTO): A simple “point-and-shoot” era settings, including aperture (M and A) mode recommended for first-time users and/or shutter speed (M and S) (pg.

  • Page 23: The Strap And Lens Cap

    The Strap and Lens Cap Attaching the Strap Attaching the Strap The Lens Cap The Lens Cap Attach the strap to the two strap eyelets as shown Attach the lens cap as shown. below. To avoid losing the lens cap, pass the supplied string through the eyelet ( q ) and secure the lens cap to the strap ( w ).

  • Page 24: Charging The Battery

    Charging the Battery The battery is not charged at shipment. Charge the battery before use. Attach the plug adapter. Attach the plug adapter as shown at right, making sure that it is fully inserted and clicks into place on the charger terminals. 3 Caution The plug adapter is exclusively for use with the supplied battery Plug adapter...
  • Page 25 Charging the Battery Plug the charger in. Plug the charger into an indoor power outlet. The charging indicator will light. The Charging Indicator The charging indicator shows battery charge status as follows: Charging indicator Charging indicator Battery status Battery status Action Action Battery not inserted.

  • Page 26: Inserting The Battery And A Memory Card

    Inserting the Battery and a Memory Card After charging the battery, insert the battery and memory card as described below. Open the battery-chamber cover. Insert the battery. Align the orange stripe on the battery with the orange battery latch and slide the bat- tery into the camera, keeping the battery latch pressed to one side.
  • Page 27 Inserting the Battery and a Memory Card Insert the memory card. Close the battery-chamber cover. Holding the memory card in the orientation shown at right, slide it in until it clicks into place at the back of the slot. 3 Cautions •...
  • Page 28 Inserting the Battery and a Memory Card 3 Cautions 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. Failure to observe this precaution could the camera off and open the battery-chamber cover.
  • Page 29 ■ Compatible Memory Cards Compatible Memory Cards FUJIFILM and SanDisk SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards have been approved for use in the cam- era. 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 xD-Picture Cards or MultiMediaCard (MMC) devices.

  • Page 30: Turning The Camera On And Off

    Turning the Camera On and Off Shooting Mode Shooting Mode Playback Mode Playback Mode Slide the G switch in the direction shown To turn the camera on and begin playback, press the a button for about a second. below. The lens will extend automatically. Press the a button again or slide the G Slide the G switch to turn the camera off.

  • Page 31: Basic Setup

    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 102). Choose a language. 1.1 Press the selector up or down to highlight a language. START MENU ENGLISH FRANCAIS...

  • Page 32: Taking Pictures In M (Scene Recognition) Mode

    Taking Pictures in M (Scene Recognition) Mode This section describes how to take pictures in M mode. Turn the camera on. Slide the G switch to turn the camera In this mode, the camera au- tomatically analyzes the com- position and selects a scene according to shooting condi- tions and the type of subject: Selected scene...
  • Page 33 Taking Pictures in M (Scene Recognition) Mode Check the battery level. Frame the picture. Check the battery level in the display. Use the zoom control or side lever to frame the picture in the display. Indicator Indicator Description Description D (white) Battery partially discharged. Select W to zoom out Select T to zoom in C (white) Battery more than half discharged.

  • Page 34: Dual Is Mode

    Taking Pictures in M (Scene Recognition) Mode 2 Tip: Focus Lock Shooting Information Use focus lock (pg. 34) to focus on subjects that are not To choose the shooting information and guides dis- in the focus frame. played, press the DISP/BACK button. Auto back zoom Indicators displayed Indicators hidden...
  • Page 35 Taking Pictures in M (Scene Recognition) Mode Focus. Silent Mode Press the shutter button halfway In situations in which camera sounds or lights may be unwelcome, hold the DISP/BACK button down until to focus. o is displayed (note that silent mode is not available during movie or voice memo playback).
  • Page 36 Taking Pictures in M (Scene Recognition) Mode Shoot. The Indicator Lamp Smoothly press the shutter button the rest of the way down to take Indicator lamp the picture. 2 Tip: The Shutter Button The indicator lamp shows camera status as follows: The shutter button has two positions.

  • Page 37: Viewing Pictures

    Viewing Pictures Pictures can be viewed in the monitor. When taking important photographs, take a test shot and check the results. Press the a button. Deleting Pictures To delete the picture currently displayed in the monitor, press the selector up ( The following dialog will be displayed.

  • Page 38: Shooting Mode

    Shooting Mode Choose a shooting mode according to the scene or type of subject. To choose a shooting mode, rotate the mode dial to the desired setting (pg. 6). The following modes are available: M SCENE RECOGNITION Press MENU/OK to display the shoot- SCENE RECOGNITION ing menu.
  • Page 39 Shooting Mode Scene Scene Description Description The camera takes three shots: one at the current zoom ratio, a second zoomed in 1.4 ×, and a third ZOOM BRACKETING zoomed in 2 ×. Get good results with backlit subjects and other difficult lighting. The camera takes two shots: one NATURAL &...
  • Page 40 Shooting Mode Zoom Bracketing Zoom Bracketing Natural & Natural & N N Each time the shutter button is pressed, the cam- This mode helps ensure good results with backlit era takes three pictures: one at the current zoom subjects and in other situations with difficult light- ratio with an image size of O, a second zoomed ing.

  • Page 41: N Motion Panorama

    Shooting Mode N MOTION PANORAMA MOTION PANORAMA In this mode, you can take up to three pictures and join them together to form a panorama. Use of a tripod is recommended to assist in composing overlapping shots. Rotate the mode dial to Frame the next shot to overlap with the previ- ous picture by superimposing y on + so that they form a solid circle (z).
  • Page 42 Shooting Mode 3 Cautions Framing Panoramas Manually • Panoramas are created from multiple frames. The Follow the steps below if the desired results are not camera may in some cases be unable to stitch the achieved with C AUTO selected for P MODE: frames together perfectly.

  • Page 43: P: Program Ae

    Shooting Mode P : PROGRAM AE : PROGRAM AE In this mode, the camera sets exposure automati- Program Shift cally. If desired, you can choose different combi- Press the d button to choose the desired combina- nations of shutter speed and aperture that will tion of shutter speed and aperture.

  • Page 44: S: Shutter Priority Ae

    Shooting Mode S S : SHUTTER PRIORITY AE : SHUTTER PRIORITY AE In this mode, you choose the shutter speed while the camera adjusts aperture for optimal exposure. Rotate the mode dial to S. Press the d button to exit to shoot- ing mode.

  • Page 45: A: Aperture Priority Ae

    Shooting Mode A : APERTURE PRIORITY AE : APERTURE PRIORITY AE In this mode, you choose the aperture while the camera adjusts shutter speed for optimal exposure. Press the d button to exit to shoot- Rotate the mode dial to A. ing mode.

  • Page 46: M: Manual

    Shooting Mode M M : MANUAL : MANUAL In this mode, you choose both shutter speed and aperture. If desired, exposure can be altered from the value suggested by the camera. Rotate the mode dial to M. Press the d button to exit to shoot- ing mode.

  • Page 47: C: Custom Mode

    Shooting Mode C : CUSTOM MODE : CUSTOM MODE In P, S, A, and M modes, the K CUSTOM SET option in the shooting menu (pg. 79) can be used to save current camera and menu settings. These settings are recalled whenever the mode dial is rotated to C (cus- tom mode).

  • Page 48: Intelligent Face Detection

    Intelligent Face Detection Intelligent Face Detection allows the camera to automatically detect human faces and set focus and exposure for a face anywhere in the frame for shots that emphasize portrait subjects. Choose for group portraits (in horizontal or vertical orientations) to prevent the camera from focusing on the back- ground.

  • Page 49: Blink Detection

    Intelligent Face Detection Blink Detection Blink Detection Intelligent Face Detection Intelligent Face Detection is If an option other than OFF is selected for A IM- 7 7 7 recommended when using AGE DISP. (pg. 105), a warning will be displayed the self-timer for group- or if the camera detects subjects who may have self-portraits (pg.

  • Page 50: Focus Lock

    Focus Lock To compose photographs with off-center subjects: Position the subject in the focus frame. Recompose the picture. Keeping the shutter button pressed halfway, recompose the picture. Focus. Press the shutter button halfway to set fo- cus and exposure. Focus and exposure will Shoot.
  • Page 51 Focus Lock Autofocus The AF-Assist Illuminator Although the camera boasts a high-precision autofo- If the subject is poorly lit, the AF-assist illuminator will cus system, it may be unable to focus on the subjects light to assist the focus operation when the shutter listed below.

  • Page 52: Macro Mode (Close-Ups)

    F Macro and Super Macro Modes (Close-ups) For close-ups, press the selector left (F) to choose from the macro options shown below. Choose from F (macro mode), G (super macro mode), or OFF (macro mode off) When macro mode is in effect, the camera focuses on subjects near the center of the frame. Use the zoom control to compose pictures.

  • Page 53: Flash Mode

    N Using the Flash (Intelligent Flash) When the flash is used, the camera’s 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. Flash output and sensitivity are adjusted to ensure that the main subject is correctly exposed while preserving the effects of ambient background lighting, even in dimly-lit indoor scenes.
  • Page 54 N Using the Flash (Intelligent Flash) Focus. Press the shutter button halfway to focus. If the flash will fire, p will be displayed when the shutter button is pressed halfway. At slow shutter speeds, k will appear in the display to warn that pictures may be blurred; use of a tripod is recommended. Shoot.

  • Page 55: J Using The Self-Timer

    J Using the Self-Timer The camera offers a ten-second timer that allows photographers to appear in their own photographs, and a two-second timer that can be used to avoid blur caused by the camera moving when the shutter button is pressed. Set the timer.
  • Page 56 J Using the Self-Timer The self-timer lamp on the front of the camera will blink immediately before the picture is taken. If the two-second timer is selected, the self-timer lamp will blink as the timer counts down. Intelligent Face Detection Because it ensures that the faces of portrait subjects will be in focus, Intelligent Face Detection (pg.

  • Page 57: Continuous Shooting Mode

    I Continuous Shooting (Burst Mode) Capture motion in a series of pictures. Choose a continuous shooting mode. Press the I button to display continuous shooting options. Press the selec- tor g or h to highlight the desired option and press MENU/OK. Mode Mode Description...
  • Page 58 I Continuous Shooting (Burst Mode) Focus. Press the shutter button halfway to focus. Shoot. Pictures will be taken while the shutter button is pressed. Shooting ends when the shutter button is released, memory is full, or the selected number of shots has been taken.

  • Page 59: Instant Zoom

    c Instant Zoom In instant zoom, the area surrounding the frame is visible in the display. Use to frame erratically moving subjects such as children, pets, and athletes at sporting events. Position the subject in the focus frame. The frame is displayed as Use the zoom control to frame the subject in shown at right.
  • Page 60 c Instant Zoom ■ ■ Digital Zoom Digital Zoom Enable digital zoom. Frame the picture. Select ON for the D DIGITAL ZOOM op- Use the zoom control to choose the area that tion in the setup menu (pg. 107). will be included in the final photograph. Choose a subject.

  • Page 61: Exposure Compensation

    d Exposure Compensation Use exposure compensation when photographing very bright, very dark, or high-contrast subjects. Press the d button. Return to shooting mode. Press the d button to return to shooting The exposure indicator will be displayed. mode. Take pictures. Exposure indicator 1 Note F3.1...
  • Page 62 d Exposure Compensation Choosing an Exposure Compensation Value • Backlit subjects: choose values from + EV to +1 EV (for an explanation of the term “EV”, see the Glossary on page 123) • Highly reflective subjects or very bright scenes (e.g., snowfields): +1 EV •...

  • Page 63: Choosing A Display Format

    Playback Options To view the most recent picture in the monitor, Choosing a Display Format press the a button. Press the DISP/BACK button to cycle through playback display formats as shown below. 100-0001 100-0001 Press the selector right to view pictures 100-0001 100-0001 in the order recorded, left to view pic-...

  • Page 64: Playback Zoom

    Playback Options Playback Zoom Playback Zoom Intelligent Face Detection Pictures taken with Intelligent Select T to zoom in on pictures displayed in sin- Face Detection (pg. 32) are gle-frame playback; select W to zoom out. When indicated by a g icon. Press the picture is zoomed in, the selector can be used the f button to zoom in on to view areas of the image not currently visible in...

  • Page 65: Single-Frame Playback

    Playback Options Viewing Photo Information Viewing Photo Information To view or hide the photo Histograms information listed below Histograms show the distribution of tones in the im- age. Brightness is shown by the horizontal axis, the in single-frame playback, number of pixels by the vertical axis. press d.

  • Page 66: Multi-Frame Playback

    Playback Options Multi-Frame Playback Multi-Frame Playback To change the number of images dis- Use the selector to highlight images and press played during playback, select W. MENU/OK to view the highlighted image full frame. In the nine- and hundred-frame displays, press the selector up or down to view more pictures.

  • Page 67: Viewing Panoramas

    Viewing Panoramas To view a panorama, display in single-frame view and press the selector down. PLAY STOP PAUSE The following operations can be performed during playback: Operation Operation Button Button Description Description Start/pause Press the selector down to start playback. Press again to pause. playback End playback Press the selector up to end playback.

  • Page 68: Photobook Assist

    k PhotoBook Assist Create books from your favorite photos. Creating a PhotoBook Creating a PhotoBook Select k PHOTOBOOK ASSIST in the play- Scroll through the images and press the selec- back menu. tor up to select or deselect the current image for inclusion in the book.

  • Page 69: Viewing Photobooks

    k PhotoBook Assist Press MENU/OK. The new book will be Viewing PhotoBooks Viewing PhotoBooks added to the list in the photobook Highlight a book in the photobook assist menu assist menu. and press MENU/OK to display the book, then press 3 Cautions the selector left and right to scroll through the •...

  • Page 70: Image Search

    b Image Search Search for pictures by date, subject, scene, file type, and rating. Select IMAGE SEARCH in the playback Select a search condition. Only pictures that menu. match the search condition will be displayed. To delete or protect selected pictures or to Highlight one of the following options and view the selected pictures in a slide show, press MENU/OK:...

  • Page 71: A Deleting Pictures

    A Deleting Pictures In the playback menu, you can select and delete Deleting One Picture Deleting One Picture individual pictures or delete all pictures at once. Press g or h to select the desired picture and Note that deleted pictures cannot be recovered. then press the MENU/OK button to delete the pic- Copy important pictures to a computer or other ture that is displayed.

  • Page 72: Deleting Multiple Pictures

    A Deleting Pictures Deleting Multiple Pictures Deleting Multiple Pictures All pictures marked with a Select OK and press the MENU/OK checkmark can be deleted button to delete the selected pic- at once. tures. 2 Tip Pictures that have been selected for a DPOF print order and protected pictures are in- dicated by u.

  • Page 73: Deleting All Pictures

    A Deleting Pictures Deleting All Pictures Deleting All Pictures You can delete all the pictures. 2 Tips • You can press the DISP/BACK button to cancel, however, pictures that were deleted before you pressed the DISP/ BACK button cannot be recovered. •...

  • Page 74: F Recording Movies

    F Recording Movies Shoot short movies at 30 frames per second. Sound is recorded via the built-in microphone; do not cover the microphone during recording. Rotate the mode dial to F (movie Press DISP/BACK. The camera returns to the movie recording screen. mode).
  • Page 75 F Recording Movies 3 Caution Press the shutter button all the way The indicator lamp lights while movies are being re- down to start recording. corded. Do not open the battery chamber during shooting or while the indicator lamp is lit. Failure to REC and time observe this precaution could prevent the movie from remaining are dis-...

  • Page 76: Viewing Movies

    a Viewing Movies During playback (pg. 47), Progress is shown in the monitor during play- 100-006 100-006 movies are displayed in the back. monitor as shown at right. The following operations 12/31/2050 12/31/2050 10 : 00 AM 10 : 00 AM PLAY can be performed while a Progress bar...

  • Page 77: Viewing Pictures On Tv

    Viewing Pictures on TV Connect the camera to a TV to show pictures to a group. Turn the camera off. Connect the supplied USB-A/V cable as shown below. Insert into USB-A/V Connect yellow plug cable connector to video-in jack Connect white plug to audio-in jack HDMI An HDMI cable (available from third-party suppliers;...
  • Page 78 Viewing Pictures on TV Tune the television to the video or HDMI input channel. See the documentation supplied with the television for details. Press the a button for about a second to turn the camera on. The camera monitor turns off and pictures and movies are played back on the TV.

  • Page 79: 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 first being copied to a computer. Note that depending on the printer, not all the functions described below may be supported. Connecting the Camera Connecting the Camera Printing Selected Pictures...

  • Page 80: Printing The Dpof Print Order

    Printing Pictures via USB 2 Tip: Printing the Date of Recording Printing the DPOF Print Order Printing the DPOF Print Order To print the date of recording on pictures, press DISP/ To print the print order created with K PRINT BACK in steps 1–2 to display the PictBridge menu (see ORDER (DPOF) in the playback F-mode menu “Printing the DPOF Print Order,”...
  • Page 81 Printing Pictures via USB 1 Notes Press MENU/OK to start printing. • Print pictures from a memory card that has been for- matted in the camera. During Printing • If the printer does not support date printing, the The message shown at right PRINT WITH DATE s option will not be available in PRINTING is displayed during printing.

  • Page 82: Creating A Dpof Print Order

    Printing Pictures via USB Creating a DPOF Print Order Creating a DPOF Print Order ■ ■ WITH DATE The K PRINT ORDER (DPOF) option in the play- WITH DATE s/ WITHOUT DATE / WITHOUT DATE back F-mode menu can be used to create a digi- To modify the DPOF print order, select K K PRINT tal “print order”...
  • Page 83 Printing Pictures via USB Press the selector up or down to Repeat steps 1–2 to complete the choose the number of copies (up to print order. Press MENU/OK to save 99). To remove a picture from the the print order when settings are order, press the selector down until the num- complete, or DISP/BACK to exit with- ber of copies is 0.
  • Page 84 Printing Pictures via USB ■ ■ RESET ALL 1 Notes RESET ALL • Print orders can contain a maximum of 999 pictures. To cancel the current print RESET DPOF OK? • If a memory card is inserted RESET DPOF OK? order, select RESET ALL containing a print order cre- in the K PRINT ORDER...

  • Page 85: 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. Installing the Software Installing the Software Two applications are supplied: MyFinePix Studio for Windows and FinePixViewer for the Macintosh.
  • Page 86 Viewing Pictures on a Computer Start the computer. Log in to an account with administrator privileges before proceeding. Exit any applications that may be running and insert the installer CD in a CD-ROM drive. 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 87 PowerPC or Intel (Core 2 Duo or better) * Pre-installed versions of Mac OS X version 10.3.9–10.6 Mac OS X 10.7 is not supported. 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...
  • Page 88 Viewing Pictures on a Computer Remove the installer CD from the CD-ROM drive. Note that you may be unable to remove the CD if Safari is running; if necessary, quit Safari before removing the CD. Store the installer CD in a dry location out of direct sunlight in case you need to re-install the software.

  • Page 89: Connecting The Camera

    Viewing Pictures on a Computer Connecting the Camera Connecting the Camera Press the a button for about a second to turn If the pictures you wish to copy are stored on a memory card, insert the card into the camera the camera on.
  • Page 90 Viewing Pictures on a Computer Cautions Disconnecting the Camera • If a memory card containing a large number of images After confirming that the indicator lamp is out, follow is inserted, there may be a delay before the software the on-screen instructions to turn the camera off and starts and you may be unable to import or save im- disconnect the USB cable.

  • Page 91: Menus

    Using the Menus: Shooting Mode The F-mode and shooting menus contain settings for a wide range of shooting conditions. Using the F F -Mode Menu Using the -Mode Menu Press the F button to display the F- Press the selector up or down to mode menu.

  • Page 92: F-Mode Menu Options

    Using the Menus: Shooting Mode F -Mode Menu Options -Mode Menu Options Menu item Menu item Description Description Options Options Default Default AUTO / AUTO (800) / AUTO (400) / Adjust ISO sensitivity. Choose higher values when the sub- 6400 Q / 3200 Q / 1600 / AUTO ject is poorly lit.

  • Page 93: O Image Size

    Using the Menus: Shooting Mode O IMAGE SIZE IMAGE SIZE Choose the size and aspect ratio at which still pic- Aspect Ratio tures are recorded. Large pictures can be printed Pictures with an aspect ratio of 4 : 3 have the same at large sizes with no drop in quality;...

  • Page 94: P Finepix Color

    Using the Menus: Shooting Mode P FINEPIX COLOR FINEPIX COLOR Using the Shooting Menu Using the Shooting Menu Enhance contrast and color saturation or take pic- Press MENU/OK to display the shoot- tures in black and white. ing menu. Option Option Description Description...

  • Page 95: Shooting Menu Options

    Using the Menus: Shooting Mode Shooting Menu Options Shooting Menu Options Menu item Menu item Description Description Options Options Default Default /D/K/ SCENE POSITION SCENE POSITION Choose a scene for SP mode (pg. 22). AUTO / AUTO (800) / AUTO (400) / Adjust ISO sensitivity.
  • Page 96 Using the Menus: Shooting Mode Menu item Menu item Description Description Options Options Default Default – EV – + FLASH FLASH Adjust flash brightness (pg. 87). in steps of Enable an optional flash unit from third party suppliers g EXTERNAL FLASH EXTERNAL FLASH ON / OFF (pg.

  • Page 97: T Image Quality

    Using the Menus: Shooting Mode T IMAGE QUALITY D WHITE BALANCE IMAGE QUALITY WHITE BALANCE Choose how much image files are compressed. For natural colors, choose a setting that matches Select FINE (low compression) for higher image the light source (for an explanation of “white bal- quality, NORMAL (high compression) to increase ance,”...

  • Page 98: H Sharpness

    Using the Menus: Shooting Mode ■ ■ h H SHARPNESS h : Custom White Balance SHARPNESS : Custom White Balance Choose h to adjust white balance for unusual Choose whether to sharpen or soften outlines. lighting conditions. White balance measurement •...

  • Page 99: C Photometry

    Using the Menus: Shooting Mode C PHOTOMETRY F AF MODE PHOTOMETRY AF MODE Choose how the camera meters exposure when This option controls how the camera selects the Intelligent Face Detection is off. focus area when Intelligent Face Detection is off •...

  • Page 100: Tracking

    Using the Menus: Shooting Mode S FACE RECOGNITION • t AREA: The focus position FACE RECOGNITION SELECT AF AREA can be chosen manually by Once personal information is registered with a pressing the selector up, face, the camera recognizes the registered face down, left, or right and press- and prioritizes focus and exposure to that face.
  • Page 101 Using the Menus: Shooting Mode ■ ■ VIEW & EDIT A Note VIEW & EDIT When the message !CANNOT REGISTER is displayed, Select VIEW & EDIT from S FACE RECOGNI- the camera has failed to register the face. Take a shot TION to display REGISTERED FACE.
  • Page 102 Using the Menus: Shooting Mode ■ ■ AUTO REGISTRATION AUTO REGISTRATION S FACE RECOGNITION Select AUTO REGISTRATION from S FACE • Up to 8 people’s information can be registered. RECOGNITION and set it to ON. After shooting • When 8 people’s information has already been reg- the same face several times with 3 FACE DE- istered, AUTO REGISTRATION does not function.

  • Page 103: J Ae Bkt Ev Steps

    Using the Menus: Shooting Mode J AE BKT EV STEPS AE BKT EV STEPS Removing face recognition during playback Select S ERASE FACE RECOG. in the playback menu Choose the size of the exposure bracketing incre- (pg. 91). When this option is selected, the camera will ment used when O (AE bracketing) is selected in zoom in on an area in the current picture that it has continuous shooting mode (pg.

  • Page 104: External Flash

    • External flash units can be used in P, S, A, M or C mode. • Fujifilm external flash units do not require this setting. a Notes • The camera can be used with flash units that provide aperture adjustment, external metering, and sensitiv- ity control.

  • Page 105: Using The Menus: Playback Mode

    Using the Menus: Playback Mode The F-mode and playback menus are used to manage the pictures on the memory card. Using the F F -Mode Menu F -Mode Menu Options Using the -Mode Menu -Mode Menu Options Press the a button to enter play- Option Option Description...

  • Page 106: 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 during the show to view on-screen help. When a movie is displayed, movie play- back will begin automatically, and the slide show will continue when the movie ends.

  • Page 107: Using The Playback Menu

    Using the Menus: Playback Mode Using the Playback Menu Using the Playback Menu Playback Menu Options Playback Menu Options Press the a button to enter play- The following options are available: back mode. Option Option Description Description Create books from your favorite photos k PHOTOBOOK ASSIST PHOTOBOOK ASSIST Press MENU/OK to display the play-...

  • Page 108: Mark For Upload

    Using the Menus: Playback Mode j MARK FOR UPLOAD MARK FOR UPLOAD You can select images and movies to be queued for upload to YouTube and FACEBOOK. Select j MARK FOR UPLOAD in the playback menu. ■ ■ Add/Remove Items in the Upload Queue Repeat steps 3 and 4 as necessary Add/Remove Items in the Upload Queue and add or remove items.
  • Page 109 Using the Menus: Playback Mode ■ ■ Removing All Items From the Upload Queue ■ ■ Upload Items Removing All Items From the Upload Queue Upload Items You can remove all items from the upload queue. Items added to the upload queue using the cam- era can be easily uploaded from a computer by Select RESET ALL.

  • Page 110: B Red Eye Removal

    Using the Menus: Playback Mode B RED EYE REMOVAL RED EYE REMOVAL If the current picture is marked with a icon to indicate that it was taken with Intelligent Face De- tection, this option can be used to remove red-eye. The camera will analyze the image; if red-eye is detected, the image will be processed to create a copy with reduced red-eye.

  • Page 111: D Protect

    Using the Menus: Playback Mode D PROTECT PROTECT Protect pictures from accidental deletion. The following options are available. ■ ■ FRAME ■ ■ SET ALL FRAME SET ALL Protect selected pictures. Press MENU/OK to protect all SET ALL OK? IT MAY TAKE A WHILE pictures, or press DISP/BACK Press the selector left or right to dis- to exit without changing...

  • Page 112: G Crop

    Using the Menus: Playback Mode G CROP CROP To create a cropped copy of a picture, play the picture back and select G CROP in the playback menu (pg. 89). Use the zoom control to zoom in and out and Press MENU/OK to view the copy size.

  • Page 113: O Resize

    Using the Menus: Playback Mode O RESIZE RESIZE To create a small copy of a picture, play the picture back and select O RESIZE in the playback menu (pg. 89). Press the selector up or down to Press MENU/OK to select the high- highlight a or b.

  • Page 114: C Image Rotate

    Using the Menus: Playback Mode C IMAGE ROTATE IMAGE ROTATE Press the selector down to rotate the By default, pictures taken in tall orientation are picture 90 ° clockwise, up to rotate displayed in wide orientation. Use this option to display pictures in the correct orientation in the the picture 90 °...

  • Page 115: F Voice Memo

    Using the Menus: Playback Mode F VOICE MEMO VOICE MEMO To add a voice memo to a still picture, select Press MENU/OK to start recording. F VOICE MEMO after displaying the picture in playback mode. RECORDING Time remaining 1 Note Blinks red Voice memos can not be added to movies or protect- ed pictures.

  • Page 116: J Disp. Aspect

    Using the Menus: Playback Mode J DISP. ASPECT DISP. ASPECT Playing Voice Memos Choose how High Definition (HD) devices display Pictures with voice memos are indicated by a q icon during playback. To play the voice memo back, select pictures with an aspect ratio of 4 : 3 (this option is PLAY for F VOICE MEMO in the playback menu.

  • Page 117: The Setup Menu

    The Setup Menu Using the Setup Menu Using the Setup Menu Display the setup menu. Adjust settings. 1.1 Press MENU/OK to display the 2.1 Press the selector right to acti- menu for the current mode. vate the setup menu. 1.2 Press the selector left to high- 2.2 Press the selector up or down to highlight a menu item.

  • Page 118: Setup Menu Options

    The Setup Menu Setup Menu Options Setup Menu Options Menu item Menu item Description Description Options Options Default Default F DATE/TIME DATE/TIME Set the camera clock (pg. 15). — — N TIME DIFFERENCE TIME DIFFERENCE Set the clock to local time (pg. 104). Choose a language (pg.
  • Page 119 The Setup Menu Menu item Menu item Description Description Options Options Default Default J LCD BRIGHTNESS LCD BRIGHTNESS Control the brightness of the display (pg. 107). –5 – +5 Choose 30 fps to increase battery life, 60 fps for improved dis- E EVF/LCD MODE EVF/LCD MODE 30 fps / 60 fps...

  • Page 120: N Time Difference

    The Setup Menu N TIME DIFFERENCE TIME DIFFERENCE When travelling, use this option to switch the camera clock instantly from your home time zone to the local time at your destination. Specify the difference between local time Switch between local time and your home and your home time zone.

  • Page 121: K Format

    The Setup Menu K FORMAT A IMAGE DISP. FORMAT IMAGE DISP. Format a memory card. Highlight OK and press Choose an option other than OFF to display pic- MENU/OK to begin formatting. tures in the monitor after shooting. Pictures can be displayed for 1.5 s (1.5 SEC), 3 s (3 SEC), or until 3 Cautions the MENU/OK button is pressed (ZOOM (CONTIN-...

  • Page 122: Bframe No

    The Setup Menu B FRAME NO. FRAME NO. Blink Detection (pg. 33) New pictures are stored in At settings other than OFF, a warning will be dis- Frame number played if the camera detects subjects who may have image files named using a 100-0001 100-0001 blinked when the picture was taken.

  • Page 123: I Playback Volume

    The Setup Menu I PLAYBACK VOLUME D DIGITAL ZOOM PLAYBACK VOLUME DIGITAL ZOOM Press the selector up or down to choose volume If ON is selected, selecting T at the maximum for movie and voice memo playback and press optical zoom position will trigger digital zoom, MENU/OK to select.

  • Page 124: S Date Stamp

    The Setup Menu S DATE STAMP DATE STAMP To add shooting date and time, choose T + U. To add only shooting date, choose T. When OFF is selected, no information will be added to the pictures. 1 Notes • Added shooting date and time can not be deleted from the pictures.

  • Page 125: Optional Accessories

    Optional Accessories The camera supports a wide range of accessories from FUJIFILM and other manufacturers. ■ ■ Audio/Visual Audio/Visual Standard TV (available from third-party suppliers) FINEPIX SL300 Series FINEPIX SL280 Series USB-A/V cable FINEPIX SL260 Series ■ ■ Computer Related...

  • Page 126: Accessories From Fujifilm

    Optional Accessories Accessories from FUJIFILM Accessories from FUJIFILM The following optional accessories are available from FUJIFILM. For the latest information on the acces- sories available in your region, check with your local FUJIFILM representative or visit http://www.fujifilm. com/products/digital_cameras/index.html. Rechargeable Rechargeable...

  • Page 127: Caring For The Camera

    Any remaining stains can be removed by wiping ter, motor, transformer, or magnet gently with a piece of FUJIFILM lens-cleaning pa- • in contact with volatile chemicals such as pesti- per to which a small amount of lens-cleaning fluid cides has been applied.

  • Page 128: Troubleshooting

    The battery has been charged many times. life. Purchase a new battery. If the battery still — the battery does fails to charge, contact your FUJIFILM dealer. not charge. The battery is too hot or too cold. Wait for the battery temperature to stabilize.
  • Page 129 Troubleshooting Menus and Displays Problem Problem Possible cause Possible cause Solution Solution Page Page English is not selected for the L a Menus and displays are Select ENGLISH. not in English. option in the setup menu. Shooting Problem Problem Possible cause Possible cause Solution Solution...
  • Page 130 Troubleshooting Problem Problem Possible cause Possible cause Solution Solution Page Page Face detection Intelligent Face Detection is not available in Choose a different shooting mode. not available. the current shooting mode. The subject’s face is obscured by sunglasses, a Remove the obstructions. hat, long hair, or other objects.
  • Page 131 Troubleshooting Problem Problem Possible cause Possible cause Solution Solution Page Page The lens is dirty. Clean the lens. The lens is blocked. Keep objects away from the lens. Pictures are s is displayed during shooting and the fo- blurred. Check focus before shooting. cus frame is displayed in red.
  • Page 132 Troubleshooting Playback Problem Problem Possible cause Possible cause Solution Solution Page Page Pictures are The pictures were taken with a different make or — — grainy. model of camera. Pictures The picture has been resized or cropped to Playback zoom a / b or is from another make or model of —...
  • Page 133 Troubleshooting Connections Problem Problem Possible cause Possible cause Solution Solution Page Page Monitor is off. The camera is connected to a TV. View pictures on the TV. The camera is not properly connected. Connect the camera correctly. An A/V cable was connected during movie Connect the camera once movie playback 60, 61 playback.
  • Page 134 The camera does not Remove and reinsert the battery. If the prob- Temporary camera malfunction. function as expected. lem persists, contact your FUJIFILM dealer. Date and time added by S DATE STAMP The camera clock is not correctly set. Reset the date and time.

  • Page 135: Warning Messages And Displays

    The memory card contacts require cleaning. is repeated, format the memory card (pg. 105). If the message persists, replace the memory card. Camera malfunction. Contact a FUJIFILM dealer. PROTECTED CARD The memory card is locked. Unlock the memory card (pg. 11).
  • Page 136 Incompatible memory card. Use a compatible memory card. Camera malfunction. Contact a FUJIFILM dealer. The memory card is full; pictures can not be Delete pictures or insert a memory card with more free MEMORY FULL recorded.
  • Page 137 Voice memo file is corrupt. The voice memo can not be played back. ERROR Camera malfunction. Contact a FUJIFILM dealer. CAN NOT CROP An attempt was made to crop a picture. These pictures can not be cropped. The picture selected for cropping is damaged CAN NOT CROP or was not created with the camera.
  • Page 138 Warning Messages and Displays Warning Warning Description Description Solution Solution Movies and some pictures created with other devices An attempt was made to print a movie, a pic- can not be printed. If the picture was created with the CAN NOT BE PRINTED ture not created with the camera, or a picture camera, check the printer manual to confirm that the in a format not supported by the printer.

  • Page 139: Glossary

    Glossary Digital zoom: Unlike optical zoom, digital zoom does not increase the amount of visible detail. Instead, details vis- ible using optical zoom are simply enlarged, producing a slightly “grainy” image. DPOF (Digital Print Order Format): A standard that allows pictures to be printed from “print orders” stored on a memory card.

  • Page 140: Memory Card Capacity

    Memory Card Capacity The following table shows the recording time or number of pictures available at different image sizes. All figures are approximate; file size varies with the scene recorded, producing wide variations in the number of files that can be stored. The number of exposures or length remaining may not diminish at an even rate.

  • Page 141: Specifications

    Specifications System Model Digital Camera FinePix SL300/SL280/SL260/SL240 Series Effective pixels 14 million -in., square-pixel CCD with primary color filter Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards File system Compliant with Design Rule for Camera File System (DCF), Exif 2.3, and Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) File format •...
  • Page 142 Specifications System Focus range (distance from Approx. 40 cm (1.3 ft.)–infinity (wide angle); approx. 2.8 m (9.1 ft.)–infinity (telephoto) front of lens) • Macro: approx. 7 cm–3.0 m/2.7 in.–9.8 ft. (wide angle); approx. 2.0 m–3.0 m/6.5 ft.–9.8 ft. (telephoto) • Super macro: approx. 2 cm–100 cm/0.7 in.–3.2 ft. (wide angle) Sensitivity Standard output sensitivity equivalent to ISO 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400 (3200 and 6400 available only at image sizes Q);...
  • Page 143 Specifications System Flash Manual pop-up flash with CCD-metered auto flash control (using monitor pre-flashes); effective range when sensitivity is set to ISO800 is approx. 40 cm–8.0 m/1.3 ft.–26.2 ft. (wide angle) or 2.5 m–4.1 m/8.2 ft.– 13.4 ft. (telephoto); effective range in macro mode is approx. 30 cm–3.0 m/0.9 ft.–9.8 ft. (wide angle) or 2.0 m–3.0 m/6.5 ft.–9.8 ft.
  • Page 144 Specifications Power supply/other Power sources • NP-85 rechargeable battery Battery life (approximate num- Battery type Battery type Approximate number of frames Approximate number of frames ber of frames that can be taken NP-85 (type supplied with camera) with a fully-charged battery) CIPA standard, measured in B (auto) mode using battery supplied with camera and SD memory card.
  • Page 145 Specifications NP-85 rechargeable battery Nominal voltage DC 3.7 V Nominal capacity 1700 mAh Operating temperature 0 °C – +40 °C/+32 °F – +104 °F Dimensions (W × H × D) 43 mm × 32 mm × 13.5 mm/1.6 in. × 1.2 in. × 0.5 in. Weight Approx.
  • Page 146 European countries and China. Notices • Specifications subject to change without notice. FUJIFILM shall not be held liable for damages resulting from errors in this manual. • Although the monitor is manufactured using advanced high-precision technology, small bright points and anomalous colors (particularly in the vicinity of text) may appear.
  • Page 147 Memo...
  • Page 148 7-3, AKASAKA 9-CHOME, MINATO-KU, TOKYO 107-0052, JAPAN http://www.fujifilm.com/products/digital_cameras/index.html Please contact your local distributor for repairs and technical support. (see Worldwide Network list)

  • Page 149: Restrictions On Camera Settings

    Restrictions on Camera Settings Shooting Mode and Camera Settings Shooting Mode and Camera Settings The options available in each shooting mode are listed below. Shooting mode Shooting mode D C C d d K K M Option Option U V V W A A M M ✔...
  • Page 150 Restrictions on Camera Settings Shooting mode Shooting mode D C C d d K K M Option Option U V V W A A M M ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔...
  • Page 151 Restrictions on Camera Settings Shooting mode Shooting mode D C C d d K K M Option Option U V V W A A M M ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ FLASH FLASH ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ g EXTERNAL FLASH EXTERNAL FLASH ✔...

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