FujiFilm FINEPIX J38 Owner's Manual
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Thank you for your purchase of this
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J27, J28, J29, J30, J32, J37 or J38
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BeforeYouBegin
FirstSteps
Basic PhotographyandPlayback
More onPhotography
More onPlayback
Movies
Connections
Menus
Technical Notes
Troubleshooting
Appendix

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  • Page 1 Manual More onPhotography Thank you for your purchase of this product. This manual describes More onPlayback how to use your FUJIFILM FinePix J27, J28, J29, J30, J32, J37 or J38 digital camera and the supplied Movies software. Be sure that you have...
  • Page 2: Camera Q & A

    Camera Q & A Find items by task. Camera Setup Question Keyphrase Seepage How do I set the camera clock? Date and time Car] I set the clock to local time when I travel? Time difference How do I keep the monitor from turning off automatically? Auto power off Silent mode...
  • Page 3: Viewing Pictures

    Question Key phrase Seepage How do I keep the flash from firing? How do Istop my subjects' eyes glowing red when I use tile flash? Flashmode How do I"fillqn" shadows on backqit subjects? How do Itake a group portrait that includes tile photographer? Selfitimer mode How do Iframe pictures with the subject off to one side? Focus lock...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Camera Q & A ..................ii Using the Self-Timer ...............26 Camera Setup ................ii Shooting Mode .................28 Taking Pictures ................ii Selecting a Shooting Mode ............28 Viewing Pictures .................iii Shooting Modes ................29 SCENE RECOGNITION ............29 Sharing Pictures ................iii About This Manual .................vi More on Playback...
  • Page 5 Menus Technical Notes The Shooting Menu ..............56 Optional Accessories ..............78 Using the Shooting Menu ............56 Accessories from Fujifilm ............79 Shooting Menu Options ............57 Troubleshooting ISO .....................58 Troubleshooting ................8 0 O QUALITY ..................59 Warning Messages and Displays ..........86 O EXP. COMPENSATION ............
  • Page 6: About This Manual

    About This Manual This manual is for use with the following FinePix cameras: the J27,J28, J29, J30, J32, J37 and J38. All operations are identical; save where otherwise noted, the illustrations in this manual show the J30. FinePixJ27/J28/J29 10.2million i]_]F/i]_]N/I_I_13:2/II_I/I_;I/I_Zl/I_ FinePixJ30/J32/J37_/J38 12.2million F/li_ BI/J_[13:2/I_I_I/II_/I_[I/I_[I...
  • Page 7: Introduction

    Introduction Symbols and Conventions The following symbols are used in this manual: Caution: This information should be read before use to ensure correct operation. 4t-Note: Points to note when using the camera. Tip: Additional information that may be helpful when using the camera. Menus and other text in the camera monitor are shown in bold.
  • Page 8: Parts Of The Camera

    Pnt o_fuc_ on Parts of the Camera For more information, refer to the page listed to the right of each item. Selector button Move cursorup -:o,':- (monitor brightness) button/see be,owl /MENU/OK button (delete) button (pg. 18) (pg. 13) Move cursor right ,_ (flash) button i....
  • Page 9: The Monitor

    Pnt o_fuc_ on The Monitor The following indicators may appear in the monitor during shooting and playback: Shooting • Date and time ........Macro (close-up) mode ..... 23 _r_._zj_l_l_l Flash mode ......... Quality ........... 39, 59 9T-13 6 -_,C21"d_ _ _ ISOI00_-14 Silent mode ........
  • Page 10: Inserting The Battery

    Inserting the Battery The following explains how to insert the battery into the camera. Insert the battery. Open the battery-chamber cover. Face the gold contacts downward insert the battery into the battery-chamber as shown by the marks @, @ and @ inside the battery-chamber, pressing the battery latch with the battery in the direction...
  • Page 11 Pnsep'_ingthe B_:_ttep'y 3 Close the battery-chamber cover. ::iAfter turning the camera off, open the battery- ::ichamber cover, press tile battery latch to tile top, ::iand slide the battery out of the camera as shown. Caution Turn the camera off before removing tile battery.
  • Page 12: Charging The Battery

    Charging the Battery The battery is not charged at shipment. Charge the battery before use. Connect the supplied AC adapter into the Plug the AC adapter in. USB multi-connector. Plug the AC adapter into a power outlet. Confirm that the camera is off. The Indicator Lamp will light up red (pg.
  • Page 13 Ch_:Tr'q i nq _he 8<:_ _ te p'y Caution: B atteryLife Cautions:Caringfor the Battery A noticeable decrease in the length of time tile • Tile only types of batteries you carl use are NP-45A battery will hold a charge indicates that it has reached (supplied) and NP-45 (optional).
  • Page 14: Inserting A Memory Card

    Inserting a Memory Card Although the camera can store pictures in internal memory, SD memory cards (sold separately) can be used to store additional pictures. Whenno memorycardisinserted,I_1 appears in the monitor and internal memory is used for recording and playback. Note that because camera malfunction could cause internal memory to become corrupted, the pictures in internal memory should periodically be transferred to a computer and saved on the computer...
  • Page 15 /nsep'_ _:_ M emory d_r'H Be sure card is in correct • Inserting aMemoryCard orientation; do not insert Open the battery-chamber cover. at an angle or use force. 3 Close the battery-chamber cover. 2 Insert the memory card. Holding the memory card in the orientation shown below, slide it all the way in.
  • Page 16 /nsep'_ ng _:_ M emory d_r'H ®<_7 Remov ngMemory Cards Be sure tile camera is off before opening tile ::i battery-chamber cover. Pressthe card in and then release it slowly. The card carl now be removed by hand. Cautions ::i"Tile memory card may spring out if you remove ::i your finger immediately after pushing the card in.
  • Page 17 /nsep'_ ng _:_ M emory d_r'_'f Cautions • Format memory cards before first use, and be sure to reformat all memory cards after using them in a computer or other device. For more information on formatting memory cards, see page 7.6. •...
  • Page 18: Turning The Camera

    Turning the Camera on and Off Shooting Mode Pressthe ON/OFF button to turn the camera on. To turn the camera on and begin playback, press the [] button for about a second. The lens will extend and the lens cover will open. Press the [] button again to turn the camera off.
  • Page 19: Date And Time

    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 72). Set the date and time. Choose a language, m_i/LANG.
  • Page 20: Battery Level

    Taking Pictures in I_1 (Auto) Mode This section describes how to take pictures in I_1 mode. Turn the camera on. 2 Check the battery level. Press the ON/OFF button to turn the Check the battery level in the monitor. camera on. Indicator Description (white)
  • Page 21 T_:Tk ng P :tum n _ (Auto) Mo_te 3 Frame the picture. Position the main subject in the focus area :::i Hold the camera steady and use the zoom buttons to frame the ::::with both hands and brace picture in the monitor. :::iyour e lbows against your :::isides.
  • Page 22 T_:Tk ng P :tum n _ (Auto) Mo_te %_ FramngGuideline Focus. Pressthe shutter button halfway to focus on ::iTheimages change as shown below if you presstile ::i DISP/BACK button. the main subject in the focus frame. Focusfrome Comerose/ec_-s smo// focusfrome dsnd Press halfway focuseson subjec_...
  • Page 23 T_:Tk ng P :tum n _ (Auto) MoHe 5 Shoot. TheIndicator L amp Smoothly press the shutter button the rest of the way down to take the picture. _, Tip:The Shutter Button © The shutter button two positions. Pressing tile Tile indicator lamp shows camera status as follows: shutter button halfway (_)
  • Page 24: Viewing Pictures

    Viewing Pictures Pictures can be viewed in the monitor. When taking important photographs, take a test shot and check the results. 1 Press the [] button, :To delete the picture currently displayed in tile monitor, pressthe selector up (@). Tile following dialog will be The most recent picture will be displayed in the monitor.
  • Page 25: 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 to prevent the camera from focusing on the background. 1 Turn Intelligent Face Detection 1.5 PressMENU/OK to select the...
  • Page 26 h'_ te h'qen t #r_:_C e _De _e__on 3 Focus. ®_ Intelligent Face Detection Press the shutter button halfway ::iIntelligentFace Detection is to set focus and exposure for the recommended when using the subject in the green border. ::iselfltimerfor group- or selfi ::i portraits (pp.
  • Page 27: Focus Lock

    Focus Lock To compose photographs with off-center subjects: 1 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 focus and exposure. Focus and exposure Shoot.
  • Page 28 FocusLock ::::iAIthough t ile camera boasts a high-precision autofocus system, it may be unable to focus on the subjects ::::ilisted b elow. Ifthe camera is unable to focus using autofocus, use focus lock (pg. 21)to focus on another ::::isubiect at tile samedistance and then recompose tile photograph. ::::i"...
  • Page 29: Macro Mode (Close-Ups)

    Macro mode (Close-ups) To select macro mode, press the selector left (_). c_mem is in macro mode E,"+] _ _ icon _ppe_rsin monitor when When macro mode is in effect, the camera focuses on subjects near the center of the monitor. the zoom buttons to frame pictures.
  • Page 30: . Using The Flash

    Using the Flash Use the flash when lighting is poor, for example when shooting at night or indoors under low light. To choose a flash mode, press the selector right (_). The flash mode changes each time the selector is pressed; in modes other than AUTO, the current mode is indicated by an icon in the monitor.
  • Page 31: Silent Mode

    U,_nq th__F _;_sh ®®_"n Silent Mode In situations in which camera sounds or light from tile flash may be unwelcome, pressthe DISP/BACK button until _'_ is displayed in tile monitor. Tile camera speaker,shooting indicator, flash, and indicator and selfitimer lamps turn off. Flashand ::volume settings (pg.
  • Page 32: Using The Self-Timer

    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. 1 Set the timer, The current self-timer mode is displayed in the monitor.
  • Page 33 The self-timer lamp onthefrontofthecamera will blink immediately before t hepicture istaken. If thetwo-second timer isselected, theself-timer lamp willblink as thetimer counts d own. ::i Because itensures that t he faces ofportrait subjects will b einfocus, Intelligent Face Detection (pg. 19) is ::irecommended when u sing t ileself4imer forgroup p ortraits orselfiportraits.
  • Page 34: Shooting Mode

    Shooting Mode Choose a shooting mode according to the scene or type of subject. Ii_ Press MENU/OK to select the Selecting a Shooting Mode highlighted option. 1 PressMENU/OK to display the 4t- Note shooting menu. Seethe restrictions in another supplied document for flash mode setting.
  • Page 35: Shooting Modes

    @ Shoo_nq A,4o:{, Icon Description Subject Shooting Modes For soft-toned portraits with PORTRAIT _M MANUAL natural skirl tones. Choose this mode for complete control For crisp, clear daylight shots of LANDSCAPE of shooting settings, including exposure buildings and landscapes. compensation (pg.
  • Page 36 I_l AUTO PANORAMA Choose for crisp,clear snapshots (pg. 14). This In this mode, you can take up to three pictures mode is recommended in most situations. and join them together to form a panorama. Use of a tripod is recommended to assist in @ BABY MODE composing overlapping...
  • Page 37 8 PressMENU/OK to complete the PressMENU/OK An edge of the picture you have panorama. just taken will be displayed at one side of the frame. 9 Press MENU/OK to save the picture (the individual shots are not saved). Frame the next shot to overlap with the previous picture.
  • Page 38 Q 5;,oot_ng/tJ_o_f{* _1_ NATURAL LIGHT FLOWER Capture natural light indoors, under low light, or Choose for vivid close-ups of flowers. The where the flash can not be used. The flash turns camera focuses in the macro range and the flash offand sensitivity is raised to reduce blur.
  • Page 39: Single-Frame Playback

    Single-Frame Playback To view the most recent picture in the monitor, %_Choosing aDisplay Format press the [] button. Pressthe DISP/BACK button to cycle through playback display formats as shown below. Pressthe selector right to view pictures in the order recorded, left to view pictures in reverse order.
  • Page 40: Playback Zoom 3

    nqh /:mme P_yb_ck _r" Note Tile maximum zoom ratio varies with image size. Press Tto zoom in on images Playback zoom is not available with pictures taken at displayed in single-frame an image size of I:_[I. playback; pressWto zoom out. Press W _ozoom our PressT _ozoom in Zoom indicator...
  • Page 41: Multi-Frame Playback

    Multi-Frame Playback To change the number of images displayed, press W when a picture is shown full-frame in the monitor. Pressthe Wbutton to increase Press I to reduce the number the number of pictures of images displayedto displayed. two, nine,or a hundred.
  • Page 42: Sort By Date

    Sort by Date In single-frame playback, press DISP! BACK until the sort-by-date screen is displayed. The picture displayed in the single-frame playback remains selected. ® Press the selector up or down to select a date. Pressthe selector left or right to select a picture.
  • Page 43: O Deleting Pictures

    Q Deleting Pictures The ERASE option in the playback menu can be used to delete still pictures and movies, increasing the amount of space available on the memory card or in internal memory (for information deleting pictures in single-frame playback, see page 18). Note that deleted pictures can notbe recovered.
  • Page 44 0 L)_/_tnq Pk:_ums • ALL FRAMES:DeletingAIIIm.ges • FRAME:DeletingSelectedlmages Selecting FRAME displays the Selecting ALL FRAMES dialog shown at right. displays the confirmation shown at right. PressMENU/OK to delete all Pressthe selector left or right to scroll unprotected pictures. through pictures and press MENU/OK to delete the current picture (the picture The dialog shown at right is is deleted immediately;...
  • Page 45: Recording Movies

    _,V 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. PressMENU/0Kto display the shooting menu 2 Frame the scene using the zoom buttons. and select _ MOVIE for SHOOTING MODE (pg.
  • Page 46 ordh'_gMovk*s Pressthe shutter button all the way Press the shutter button to end down to start recording. recording. Recording ends automatically when the movie reaches maximum length or 12, REC and time memory is full. remaining are _, Tip displayed in monitor There is no need to keep tile shutter button pressed during recording.
  • Page 47: Viewing Movies

    Viewing Movies Progressis shown in the monitor during During playback (pg. 33), playback. movies are displayed in the monitor as shown at right. The following operations can be performed while a movie is displayed: ls,] Progress bar Operation Description Start/pause Press t heselector d ownto start playback. Cautions playback Pressagain to pause.
  • Page 48 iIt! v,.w,°o P,c,o... o°,v Connect the camera to a TV and tune the television to the video channel to show pictures to a group. Connect an A/V cable (optional), as shown below. (b nnec_ydlo w plug _ovideo-in jack Inser_ an opdona/ A/V cab/e into _heU._B mu/_i-connec_or of _hecamera.
  • Page 49: Printing Picturesvia

    Printing Pictures via USB If the printer supports PictBridge, the camera can be connected directly to the printer and _f" pictures can be printed without first being copied to a computer. Note that depending the printer, not all the functions described below may be supported.
  • Page 50: Printing The Dpof Print Order

    Pt ntnq P :_uri_ v_;7U% _, Tip:Printing theDateof Recording Printing the DPOF Print Order To print the date of recording orl pictures, press To print the print order created with _ PRINT DISP/BACK in steps 1-2 to display the PictBridge menu ORDER (DPOF) in the playback menu (pg.
  • Page 51 Pt ntnq P :_uri_ v_;7U% • - Notes 4 Press MENU/OK to start printing. • Print pictures from internal memory or a memory card that has been formatted in tile camera. ::@¢_ During Printing • If the printer does not support date printing, tile ::iThemessage shown at right is PRINT WITH DATE ['_ option will not be available ::idisplayedduring printing.
  • Page 52: Creating A Dpof Print Order

    Pfintinq Pk:_ums vi_ U\% Creating a DPOF Print Order The _ PRINT ORDER (DPOF) option in the IIWITH DATE ['_/WITHOUT DATE playback menu can be used to create a digital To modify the DPOF print order, select _ PRINT "print order" for PictBridge-compatible printers ORDER (DPOF) in the playback menu and press (pg.
  • Page 53 Pt ntnq P :_uri_ v_;7U% Pressthe selector up or down to 4 The total number of prints is choose the number of copies (up to displayed in the monitor. Press MENU/OK to exit. 99). To remove a picture from the order, press the selector down until the number of copies is O.
  • Page 54 Pfintinq Pk:_ums vi_ U\% • RESET ALL To cancel the current print order, select RESET ALL in the _ PRINT ORDER (DPOF) menu. The confirmation shown at right will be displayed; pressMENU/0K to remove all pictures from the order. • - Notes •...
  • Page 55: Viewing Pictures On A Computer

    The supplied FinePixViewer software can be used to copy pictures to a computer, where they can be stored, viewed, organized, and printed. Before proceeding, install FinePixViewer as described below. The latest FinePixViewer is available at http://www.fujifilm.com/. Do NOT connect the camera to the computer until installation is complete.
  • Page 56 V ew nq P :_um on _:_ d¢,mputep' Caution Other versions of Windows are not supported. Operation is not guaranteed on home-built computers or computers that have been upgraded from earlier versions of Windows. Start the computer. Log in to an account with administrator privileges before proceeding.
  • Page 57 V _*w nq P :_um on c_dcm;put<_,p' If prompted to install Windows Media Player or DirectX, follow the on-screen instructions to complete installation. 5 When prompted, remove the installer CD from the CD-ROM drive and click Restart to restart the computer.
  • Page 58 V _*w nq P :_um on _:_ dum:_put<_v' Installing FinePixViewer" Macintosh Confirm that the computer meets the following system requirements: PovverPC or Intel Preinstalled versions of Mac OS X 10.3.g-10.5 (visit http://www.fujifi/m.com/for more information) 256 MB or more Free diskspace A minimum of 200MB required for installation with 400MB...
  • Page 59 V _*w nq P :_um on _:_ d¢,mput<_,p ' 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 60: Connecting The Camera

    Connecting_ the Camera Press the [] button for about a second to 1 If the pictures you wish to copy are stored turn the camera on. FinePixViewer will start on a memory card, insert the card into the camera (pg. 8). If no card is inserted, pictures automatically and the "Save Image Wizard"...
  • Page 61 V _*w nq P :_um on c_dcm;_put<_,p' Cautions _ Disconnecting the Camera • Useonly memory cards that have been formatted ::iAfterconfirming that tile indicator lamp is out, in tile camera and contain pictures taken with follow tile on-screen instructions to turn tile camera tile camera.
  • Page 62: The Shooting Menu

    The Shooting Menu The shooting menu is used to adjust settings for a wide range of shooting conditions. Using the Shooting Menu 1 PressMENU/OK to display the 3 Press the selector right to display shooting menu. options for the highlighted item.
  • Page 63: Shooting Menu Options

    Shooting Menu Options Menu item Description Options Default _) SHOOTING MODE Choose a shooting mode according to the "-,_1_1_*1_1_'1_'I1_1@1-_-I type of subject (pg. 28). @l,,_lri_lm_ @ FACE DETECTION Turn Intelligent Face Detection on or off (pg. E_._ ON/OFF E.] ON 19).
  • Page 64: Iso

    @ISO Control thecamera's sensitivity tolightwith_M.Higher values c an beused toreduce b lur w hen lighting i spoor; n ote, h owever, thatmottling may appear inpictures taken athigh sensitivities. AUTO isselected, thecamera willadjust sensitivity automatically inresponse toshooting c onditions. Settings other t hanAUTO are shown byanicon inthemonitor ifyouuse _M. "3 __lSO 1oo I...
  • Page 65: O Quality

    7he Shoot nq /t4enu 0 QUALITY Choose the size and quality at which still pictures _, Aspect Ratio are recorded. Large pictures can be printed at ::::i Pictures taken at an image quality setting of large sizes with no drop in quality; small pictures ::::: li_ 3:211_3:2 have an aspect ratio of 3:2, the same require less memory, allowing more pictures to ::::ias a frame of 35-mm film.
  • Page 66: O Exp. Compensation

    7he Shoot nq /t/_n u _) EXP. COMPENSATION Use exposure compensation when photographing very bright, very dark, or high- ::::i" Backlit s ubjects: choose values contrast subjects. from +2AEVto +12/3 EV(for an explanation of tile term "EV", see the Glossary on page 90) ::i"...
  • Page 67: White Balance

    7he5hoot nq.Menu WHITE BALANCE For natural colors, choose a setting that matches the light source (for an explanation of "white balance," see the Glossary on page 90). Option Description AUTO White balance adjusted automatically. -:÷:- For subjects in direct sunlight. "-'_ For subjects in the shade.
  • Page 68: Q Continuous (Continuous Shooting)

    7he Shoot nq /t4enu 0 CONTINUOUS (Continuous shooting) Select _ TOP 3 to capture motion in a seriesof pictures. The camera takes up to three pictures while the shutter-release button is pressed. _r- Notes • Frame rate varieswith shutter speed. •...
  • Page 69: The Playback Menu

    The Playback Menu The playback menu is used to manage the pictures in internal memory or on the memory card. Using the Playback Menu Press the selector right to display options for the highlighted item. 1 Press [] to enter playback mode (pg.
  • Page 70: Playback Menu Options

    _/heP _yb_ck M_*nu Playback Menu Options The following options are available: Option Description @ ERASE Delete all or selected pictures (pg. 37). @RED EYEREMOVAL Create copies with reduced red eye (pg. 65). View pictures in a slide show (pg. 66). OSLIDE SHOW Select pictures for printing on DPOF-and PictBridge-compatible devices (pg.
  • Page 71: Q Red Eye Removal

    7h_ _P _:Tyb_:Tck Menu @ RED EYE REMOVAL This option is used with pictures taken using Intelligent Face Detection to create copies that have been processed to remove red eye. Play the picture back in the monitor (pictures Press MENU/OK The message shown taken with Intelligent Face Detection are below at left will be displayed while indicated by a[i ] icon) and select O RED...
  • Page 72: G Slide Show

    _/heP _yb_ck M_*nu @ SLIDE SHOW Description Option View pictures in an automated Pressselector left or right to go back or slide show. Choose the type NORMAL skip ahead one frame. SelectWIPE for of show and press MENU/OIl WIPE wipe transitions between frames. to start.
  • Page 73: Protect

    7h_ _P _:Tyb_:Tck Menu @ PROTECT • SET ALL Protect pictures from accidental deletion. following options are available. Press MENU/OK to protect all pictures, or press DISP/BACK to •FRAME exit without changing picture Protect selected pictures. status. Press the selector left or right to •...
  • Page 74: Copy

    7he _P _:Tyb_:Tck Menu @ COPY Copy pictures between internal memory and a memory card. Pressthe selector up or down to f AxX 3 Pressthe selector up or down to highlight FRAMEor ALL FRAMES. highlight A INTERNAL MEMORY ,,_ I_ CARD (copy pictures from internal memory to the memory card) or Press MENU/OK CARD ,,_ A...
  • Page 75 7h_ _P _:Tyb_:7r k Menu • ALL FRAMES •FRAME Press MENU/OK to copy all Copy selected frames. pictures, or press DISWBACK t o 10o.ooo1 exit without copying pictures. '€' m 100-OOOl Cautions •Copying ends when the destination is full. Press the selector left or right to display the desired picture.
  • Page 76: Image Rotate

    7heP _yb_ck Menu IMAGE ROTATE Press the selector down to By default, pictures taken in rotate the picture 90 ° clockwise, tall orientation are displayed in wide orientation. Use this up to rotate the picture 90 o counterclockwise. option to display pictures in the correct orientation in the monitor.
  • Page 77: Trimming

    7h_ _P _:Tyb_:Tck Menu O TRIMMING To create a cropped copy of a picture, play the picture back and select O TRIMMING in the playback menu (pg. 63). Pressthe zoom buttons to zoom in and out Press MENU/OK.A confirmation and use the selector to scroll the picture dialog will be displayed.
  • Page 78: The Setup Menu

    The Setup Menu Using the Setup Menu 1 Display the setup menu. Adjust settings. 1.1 Press MENU/OK to display the 3.1 Pressthe selector up or down menu for the current mode. to highlight a menu item. 1.2Pressthe selector up or down 3.2 Pressthe selector right to highlight @ SET-UP.
  • Page 79: Setup Menu Options

    _/?_e S etup M_nu Setup Menu Options Default Menu item Description Options IMAGE DISP. Choose how long pictures are displayed after 3 SEC/1.5 SEC/OFF 1.5SEC shooting (pg. 74). CONTINUOUS FRAME NO. Choose how files are named (pg. 74). CONTINUOUS/RENEW DIGITAL ZOOM Enable or disable digital zoom (pg.
  • Page 80: [] Frame No

    7he Se_up /14enu [] IMAGE DISR • RENEW: N umbering is reset to 0001 after Choose an option other than OFF to display formatting or when a new memory card is inserted. pictures in the monitor after shooting. Pictures can be displayed for 1.5seconds (1.5 SEC)or 3 •...
  • Page 81: [] Digital Zoom

    7he Se_up A4enu [] DIGITAL ZOOM LCD POWER SAVE If ON is selected, the monitor will dim to save If ON isselected, pressing T at the maximum optical zoom position will trigger digital zoom, power if no operations are performed further magnifying the image.
  • Page 82: [] Format

    7he_ Se_up A4enu FORMAT AUTO POWER OFF Format internal memory or a Choose the length of time before the camera _FORMATOK? memory card. Ifa memory turns off automatically when no operations ERASE ALL DATA card is inserted in the camera, are performed.
  • Page 83: [] Time Difference

    7he Se_up A4enu [] TIME DIFFERENCE When traveling, use this option to switch the camera clock instantly from your home time zone to the local time at your destination. Switch between local time and your 1 Specify the difference between local time home time zone.
  • Page 84: Optional Accessories

    Optional Accessories The camera supports a wide range of accessories from FUJIFILM and other manufacturers. -• Audio isua_ - -- °'_t'AN L_AM;_ • ComputerRelated TV(dvc;ik;blefrom d _o,'_ _2/d :_/_ :hiro'-pcTr:y suppliers) Audio/visual_ (bmpurer (dvc;ik;b/efrom output "_1 _hird-p_r_ysuppliers) USB [ memoryccTrd [ SD cardslotorcardreader PicrBrid;;e-comp_rible prinrer...
  • Page 85: Accessories From Fujifilm

    Fujifilm The following optional accessories were available from FUJIFILM. For the latest information on the accessories available in your region, check with your local Fujifilm representative or visit http://www. fujifilm, corn/products/digital_cameras/index, h tml. • NP-45 rechargeable Li-ion battery: A dditional NP-45 slimline batteries carl be purchased as required.
  • Page 86: Troubleshooting

    Purchase a new battery. The battery has been charged many times, the battery still fails to charge, contact your FUJIFILM dealer. Charging is slow. The temperature is low. Charge the battery at room temperature.
  • Page 87 _i?o._b/_*shoot Menus and Displays Problem Possiblecause Solution Page Menus and displays are IEnglish is not selected for the [] I.... _/LANG. not in English. Ioption in the setup menu. ibelec_ l-l_bLl:)l"l, Shooting Problem Possiblecause Solution Page Memory is full. Insert a new memory card or delete pictures.
  • Page 88 _i?o J b/_*s h oo tn q Problem Possiblecause Solution Page Face detection The camera is in a shooting mode which Choose a different shooting mode. not available, makes Intelligent Face Detection unavailable. The subject's face is obscured sunglasses, Remove the obstructions. hat, long hair, or other objects.
  • Page 89 _i?o _ b/_*s h oo tn q Problem Possible cause Solution Page The flash is charging. Wait for the flash to charge. The camera is in a shooting mode in which Choose a different shooting mode. the flash does not fire. The flash does Charge the battery or insert a fully-charged The battery...
  • Page 90 _i?<:, _bk*shoot Playback Problem Possiblecause Solution Page Pictures are Tile pictures were taken with a different grainy, make or model of camera. The pictures were taken at an image size of Pictures Playback zoom or with a different make or model unavailable.
  • Page 91 4, 6 The camera does not Remove and reinsert the battery. If the function as expected. Temporary camera malfunction, problem persists, contact your FUJIFILM dealer. No sound. The camera is in silent mode. Turn silent mode off.
  • Page 92: Warning Messages And Displays

    (pg. 76). 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. 8). BUSY The memory card is incorrectly formatted.
  • Page 93 (pg. 76). or the memory card is damaged. If the message persists, replace the memory card. Camera malfunction. Contact a FUJIFILM dealer. MEMORY FULL MEMORY FULL The memory card or internal memory is fuji;...
  • Page 94 14,'_;minq A ,@ss_,_g_*s _md D spks'ys Warning Description Solution Format the memory card and select RENEW for the FRAME NO. option in the @ SETUP menu. Take The camera has run out of frame numbers FRAME NO,FULL current frame number is 999-9999).
  • Page 95 14,'_;m_;nq /Vt_ss_,_g_*s _md D spk, s _ys Warning Description Solution Check printer (see printer manual for details). To PRINTER E RROR resume printing, turn the printer off and then turn it Printer out of paper or ink, or other printer back on.
  • Page 96: Glossary

    Glossary Digital z oom:Unlikeoptical zoom, digital zoom does not increasethe amount of visible detail. Instead,details visible using optical zoom are simply enlarged, producing a slightly "grairly" image. DPOF (Digital Print Order Format):A standard that allows pictures to be printed from "print orders" llb_ _ stored in internal memory or on a memory card.
  • Page 97: Internal Memory/Memory Card Capacity

    Internal Memory/Memory Card Capacity The following table shows the recording time or number of pictures available at different image qualities. 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 98 Int_'moJ Ait<*moL_,'/M<*moLy d_;r_'J dOp_; ty • I:inePixJ30/l:inePixJ32/l:inePixJ37/l:inePixJ38 li_]N 4000x3000 4000x2666 2816x2112 2048x1536 1600x1200 640x480 640x480 320x240 Image size (pixels) ile size 5.8MB 2.9MB 2.6MB 1.5MB 970KB 720KB 190KB lal memory (aplQ rox. lOMB) 512MB 2540 6min. 12min. " 1310 4850 12min.
  • Page 99: Specifications

    Specifications Model FinePix J27 / FinePix J28 / FinePix J29 FinePix J30 / FinePix J32 / FinePix J37 / FinePix J38 10.2 million 12.2 million Effective pixels Y2s-in., square-pixel CCD with primary color filter Storage media • Internal memory (approx. 10 MB) •...
  • Page 100 Shutter speed V4s 1/1,400 s (AUTO mode); 8 s 1/1,400 s (other modes); combined mechanical and electronic shutter Continuous Up to three frames at a maximum of approximately 1 fps Focus • Mode: Single AF • Autofocussystem:Contrast-detect TTL AF • Focus-areaselection: AF CENTER White balance Automatic scene detection;...
  • Page 101 Sp<_cfi :_t ons A/V OUT(audi0/vide0 output) NTSC or PAL with monaural sound Digital input/output USB 2.0 Full Speed with MTP/PTP connection Power sources N P-45A rechargeable battery Guidetothe numberof available frames for battery N P-45A Approx. 165 frames operation According to the CIPA (Camera &...
  • Page 102 Spec fic_ms Nominal voltage DC 3.7V Nominal capacity 720 mAh Operatingtemperature O°C +40°C/+32°F +104°F Dimensions (W x H× D) 31 ram× 39.4mm × 5.7mm/1.2in.× 1.6in.× 0.2 in. Weight Approx. 15g/0.5 oz. Rated input 240V AC, 50/60 Hz Input capacity 10VA (100V)/20VA (240V) Rated output 5.0V DC, ] A...
  • Page 103 U.S.A.,Canada,and Japan. PAL(PhaseAlternation by Line) is a color television system adopted mainly in European countries and China. Notices • Specifications subject to change without notice. FUJIFILM shall not be held liable for damages resulting from errors in tills manual. • Although the monitor is manufactured using advanced...
  • Page 104: Caring For The Camera 9

    • subject to strong vibration Any remaining stains can be removed by wiping • exposed to strong magnetic fields, such as gently with a piece of FUJIFILM lens-cleaning near a broadcasting antenna, power line, radar paper to which a small amount of lens-cleaning emitter, motor, transformer, or magnet fluid has been applied.
  • Page 105 FWIFI[m FUJIFILM Corporation 7-3, AKASAKA 9-CHOME, M INATO-KU, TOKYO _ 07-0052, JAPAN http:I/www=fujifilm=comlp roductsldigital cameraslindex=html...

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