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FujiFilm FINEPIX SL240 series Owner's Manual

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Owner's
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Thank you for your purchase of this prod-
uct. This manual describes how to use your
FUJIFILM digital camera and the supplied
software. Be sure that you have read and
understood
its contents and the warnings
in "For Your Safety" (pg. ii) before using the
camera.
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HIGH-DEFINITION
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INTERFACE
BeforeYouBegin
FirstSteps
Basic PhotographyandPlayback
MoreonPhotography
Moreon Playback
Movies
Connections
Menus
Technical Notes
Troubleshooting
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  • Page 1 Moreon 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 I NSTRUCTIONS • Read Instructions: All the safety and not defeat the safety purpose of the This video product should never be appliance operating instructions should polarized plL_g placed near or over a radiator or heat cart corn bination...
  • Page 3 Fo_ Youy S_7_ y :};;' } Power Lines: An outside antenna Replacement Parts: When replace tern should not be located in the ([leaning: Unplug this video product Servicing: Do not attempt to service ment parts are required, sure service technician used from the wall...

  • Page 4: Safety Notes

    \..__/ prohibited ("Prohibited") • If the cord is damaged, contact youl FUJIFILM dealer Filled circles with an exclamation malk tell you an action that must Do not place the camera on an unstable surface,...
  • Page 5 Do not heat, change or take apart the battery. Do not drop or subject the bat- Do not leave this camera in places subject to extremely high temperatures. tery to impacts. Do not store the battery with metallic products. Do not use Do not leave camera...
  • Page 6 Fo__Youy S_7_ y • Battery Life • Dispose of used battery promptly, Power Supply and Battery If you are using a heating pad, take normal temperatures, • Do not drop the battery or other Confirm your battery type before read I care not to place the battery wise subject it to strong impacts...
  • Page 7 DC input terminal, the batteries by placing them by "memory" suffer from the prob for which they can be used may be • Turn offthe FUJIFILM Digital cam side your garments before shortened as a result lem of only providing...
  • Page 8 Card • Explanation of ColorTelevision humming This is normal. tected under copyright laws is only trademarks of FUJIFILM Corpora System • If used near a radio, the AC power permissible within the restrictions tion, NTSC: National T_levision System adapter...

  • 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. Know what you want to do but don't know the The "Table of Contents" gives an overview of the name for it? Find the answer in "Camera Q &...

  • Page 10: Cameraq&A

    CameraQ&A Find items by task. Camera Setup Question Key phrase Seepage How do Iset the camera clock? Date and time Carl 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 How do I makethe display brighter or darker? LCD brightness...
  • Page 11 Taking Pictures Question Key phrase Seepage Dual ISmode How carl Iavoid blurred pictures? How can I make good portraits? Intelligent FaceDetection SR_lri'_ mode Carl tile camera automatically adjust settings for different scenes? Carl Ichoose my own settings for different scenes? Scene position Smile detection How carl I be sure my subject is smiling when Itake a photograph?
  • Page 12 Viewing Pictures Question Key phrase Seepage How do Iview my pictures? Single-frame playback How carl Idelete pictures easily? The _ button How carl I select arid delete irldividual pictures or delete all pictures Deleting pictures at once? Carl Izoom in on pictures during playback? Playbackzoom * Favorites Carl I mark images with favorite (*) rating?

  • Page 13: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents For Your Safety .................ii Basic Photography Playback IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........ii Taking Pictures in SRE_i_ (Scene Recognition) Mode...16 Safety Notes ..................iv Viewing Pictures ................21 About This Manual .................ix Camera Q & A ..................x More on Photography Shooting Mode ................22 Before...
  • Page 14 __5 _ o f Con t_n ts More on Playback Menus ¸¸¸ ¸¸ ¸¸ ¸¸ ¸¸ ¸¸ ¸¸ ¸¸ ¸¸ ¸¸ ¸¸ ¸¸ ¸¸ ¸¸ ¸¸ ¸¸¸¸ Playback Options ................47 Using the Menus: Shooting Mode ......... 75 Playback Zoom ................4 8 Using the F-Mode Menu ............75 Favorites:...
  • Page 15 Technical Notes Using the F-Mode Menu ............89 Optional Accessories ..............109 f-Mode Menu Options .............89 Accessories from FUJIFILM .............110 SLIDE SHOW ................. 9 0 Caring for the Camera ...............111 Using the Playback Menu ............91 Troubleshooting Playback Menu Options .............91 MARK FOR UPLOAD ............92 Troubleshooting ................112...
  • Page 16 Memo...

  • Page 17: Before You Begin Introduction

    ,n,,oduc,,on Symbols and Conventions The following symbols are used in this manual: Caution:This information should be read before use to ensure correct operation. _-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 18: Parts Of The Camera

    /ntmrfuct Parts of the Camera For more information, refer to the page listed to the right of each item. ® ON/OFF switch .......... Strap eyelet ............ Microphone ......... 58, 99 Diopter adjustment control ....5 (photomode)button ...... 75, 89 Flash pop-up button ......
  • Page 19 Intmdudt on Electronic viewfinder ....5 (exposure c0mpensati0n/ph0t0 inf0) Selector button (seebelow) button ........... 45, 49 Monitor ........... Terminal cover ....61, 63, 73 DISP(display)/BACK button Battery latch ......10, 12 ............ 18, 19,47 Battery chamber ......(playback) b utton ....

  • Page 20: Camera Displays

    /ntmr/uct Camera Displays The following indicators may appear during shooting and playback. The indicators displayed vary with camera settings. • Shooting t f-t1tiLt Number of available frames ... 1 24 Focus frame ..........Image size ............. Blur warning ......37, 115, 119 Date and time ..........

  • Page 21: Diopter Adjustment Control

    Intmdudt on ::iTheelectronic viewfinder provides tile same information as the monitor, and carl be used when bright light- ::lingconditions make tile display in the monitor difficult to see. To switch between tile monitor and electronic ::iviewfinder,pressthe liVF/LCD b utton (your selection remains in effect when the camera isturned off or the mode dial is rotated to another setting).

  • Page 22: The Mode Dial

    Intmdudt on The Mode Dial To select a shooting mode, align the mode iconwith the mark next to the mode dial. _P, S,A, M: Select for full control over cam- I%(AUTO): A simple "point-and-shoot" / era settings, including aperture (M and A) de recommended for first4ime users Land/or shutter...

  • Page 23: The Strap And Lens Cap

    The Strap and Lens Cap Attaching the Strap 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 ((_) and secure the lens cap to the strap ((_)).

  • Page 24: Charging The Battery

    Charging the Battery The battery is not charged at shipment. Charge the battery before use. 1 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. Caution Tile plug adapter is exclusively for use with tile supplied battery charger.
  • Page 25 dh_:7:q:nq the Bt_ttery 3 Plug the charger in. Plug the charger into an indoor power outlet. The charging indicator will light. :@® TheCharg ng nd cater z ..Tile charging indicator shows battery charge status asfollows: Charging i ndicator Batterystatus 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. Insert the battery. 1 Open the battery-chamber cover. 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 3 Insert the memory card, 4 Close the battery-chamber cover. Holding memory card in the orientation shown at right, slide it in until it clicks into place at the back of the slot. Cautions • Be sure card is in the correct orientation; do not insert at an angle or use force.
  • Page 28 (MCautions • Remove dirt from the battery terminals with a clean, :::Beforeremoving the battery or memory card, turn dry cloth. Failure to observe this precaution could ::i the camera offand open the battery<hamber cover. prevent tile battery from charging. !To remove tile battery, presstile •...
  • Page 29 Inertng the Bott_*ry _:md_:_ A4emo,_y2_,_H • 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/digitol_ comer_s/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 Playback Mode Slide the ON/OFF switch in the direction shown To turn the camera on and begin playback, press below. The lenswill extend automatically. the [] button for about a second. Pressthe [] button again or slide the ON/OFF Slide the ON/OFF 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 Pressthe selector up or down to highlight a language. EI_ILANG, 1.2 Press MENU/OK.

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

    Taking Pictures in SR_ (Scene Recognition) Mode This section describes how to take pictures in SR!_Ii-i_ mode. Turn the camera on. sRmi_ ::itomatically analyzesthe com- ::i position and selects a scene ::iaccording to shooting condi- tions and the type of subject: Slide the ON/OFF switch to turn the camera In this mode, tile camera au- I:.
  • Page 33 T_:Tk nq P :tute n %_ (_ce_ne _/:e( oqn t on) MoHe 3 Check the battery level. Frame the picture. Use the zoom control or side lever to frame Check the battery level in the display. the picture in the display. Indicator Description (white) Battery partially discharged.
  • Page 34 T_:ykinq P ictut;_i*in S@_] Pke_ne _ t ecoqnit on) MoHe %.Tip:Focus L ock Usefocus lock (pg. 34) to focus on subjects that are not :To choose the shooting information and guides dis- in tile focus frame. , iiplayed, pressthe DISP/BACI( button............
  • Page 35 T_:Tkinq Pk:tute i n SF{_] #;ce_ne _/:ecoqnit on) MoHe Focus. ::In situations in which camera sounds or lights mayfl Press the shutter button halfway be unwelcome, hold the DISP/BA(I( button down until i, to focus. 'q_is displayed (note that silent mode is not available during movie or voice memo playback).

  • Page 36: Shutter Button

    T_:Tkinq P icture in %_] (_;cene /:ecoqnit on) MoHe Shoot. Smoothly press the shutter button the rest of the way down to take /ndic_tor /_mp the picture. %.Tip:The Shutter Button indicator lamp shows camera status as follows: Tile shutter button has two positions. Pressing the Camera s tatus Indicator l amp shutter button halfway ((]})) sets focus and exposure;...

  • 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. Deleting Pictures 1 Press the [] button, 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: SRt_ii_ SCENE RECOGNITION Press MENU/OK to display the shoot- ing menu.
  • Page 39 Scene Description The camera takes three shots: one at the current zoom ratio, a second zoomed in 1.4x, and a third _ZOOM BRACKETING zoomed in 2 x. o_ NATURAL& _. Get good results with backlit subjects and other difficult lighting. The camera takes two shots: one without...
  • Page 40 Shoo nq Mule o_ Natural& Zoom Bracketing 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 IBI, a second zoomed ing.

  • Page 41: I_"_Ma1 Motion Panorama

    Shoo nq Motte 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. 1 Rotate the mode dial to 6 Frame the next shot to overlap with the previ- ous picture by superimposing @ on + so that...
  • Page 42 Shoo nq MoHe [M Cautions • 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 I_1 AUTO selected for [] MODE: frames together perfectly.

  • Page 43: P: Program Ae

    Shoo nq MoHe P: PROGRAM In this mode, the camera sets exposure automati- cally. If desired, you can choose different combi- :Presstile [] button to choose tile desired combina- nations of shutter speed and aperture that will iition of shutter speed and aperture. Valuesthat differ I from those automatically selected by tile camera are produce the same exposure (program shift).

  • Page 44: S: Shutter Priority Ae

    Shoo nq MoHe S: SHUTTER PRIORITY In this mode, you choose the shutter speed while the camera adjusts aperture for optimal exposure. 1 Rotate the mode dial to S. 4 Press the [] button to exit to shoot- ing mode. 5 Take pictures.

  • Page 45: A: Aperture Priority Ae

    Shoo nq MoHe A: APERTURE PRIORITY In this mode, you choose the aperture while the camera adjusts shutter speed for optimal exposure. '! Rotate the mode dial to A. 4 Press the [] button to exit to shoot- ing mode. 5 Take pictures.

  • Page 46: M: Manual

    Shoo nq Mode M: MANUAL In this mode, you choose both shutter speed and aperture. If desired, exposure can be altered from the value suggested by the camera. 1 Rotate the mode dial to M. 5 Press the [] button to exit to shoot- ing mode.

  • Page 47: C: Custom Mode

    Shoo nq MoHe C: CUSTOM MODE In P, S, A, and M modes, the I_1 CUSTOM SI:T 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

    /nteH q_*nt F_;Tce Dete t on Blink Detection ®_ nte gentFace Detection ::ilntelligent Face Detection is If an option other than OFF is selected for recommended when using AGE DISP. (pg. 105), a warning will be displayed tile 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: 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 fo- cus and exposure. Focus and exposure will Shoot, remain locked while the shutter button...
  • Page 51 Focu_Lock ........% Autofocus i:lf tile subject is poorly lit, tile AF-assistilluminator will Although tile camera boasts a high-precision autofo- light to assist tile focus operation when the shutter cus system, it may be unable to focus on the subjects i:button is pressed halfway.

  • Page 52: Macro And Super Macro Modes (Close-Ups)

    Macro and Super Macro Modes (Close-ups) For close-ups, press the selector left (_) to choose from the macro options shown below. Choosefrom _ (m_cro mode), _ (superrn_cro mode),or r+j_ OFF _rn_cro 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: Using The Flash {Intelligent Flash)

    Using the Flash (Intelligent Flash) When the flash is used, the camera's Intelligent Flash system instantly analyzes the scene based on such factors asthe 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 U_nq t,_* Fk;7sh ( Intefi q¢mt Fk;7sh) 3 Focus. Press the shutter button halfway to focus. If the flash will fire, [] will be displayed when the shutter button is pressed halfway. At slow shutter speeds, _" will appear in the display to warn that pictures may be blurred;...

  • Page 55: 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, Press the selector down (_), and then press the selector left or right to highlight an option and press MENU/OK...
  • Page 56 Q_]LL_ing th__SeIl #me_ 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. Because it ensures that the faces of portrait subjects will be in focus, Intelligent Face Detection (pg.

  • Page 57: Continuous Shooting (Burst Mode)

    Continuous Shooting (Burst Mode) Capture motion in a series of pictures. Choose a continuous shooting mode. Press the _ button to display continuous shooting options. Press the selec- tor _1 or I_ to highlight the desired option and press MENU/OK Mode Description Continuous...
  • Page 58 _ (k)nt nuou'_Shoo fnq (Bu_ t Mo_te) 2 Focus. Pressthe shutter button halfway to focus. 3 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

    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. The frame is displayed as Position the subject in the focus frame. Use the zoom control to frame the subject in shown at right.
  • Page 60 • DigitalZoom 1 Enable digital zoom. Frame the picture. Usethe zoom control to choose the area that Select ON for the [] DIGITAL ZOOM op- tion in the setup menu (pg. 107). will be included in the final photograph. 2 Choose a subject. Frame the subject in the center of the display using digital zoom.

  • Page 61: Exposure Compensation

    Exposure Compensation Use exposure compensation when photographing very bright, very dark, or high-contrast subjects. Press the [] button. Return to shooting mode. The exposure indicator will be displayed. Press the [] button to return to shooting mode. Take pictures. Exposure indicator 4t- Note A [] icon and exposure indicator are displayed at set-...
  • Page 62 _i"Backlit s ubjects: choose values from +2Z_ E Vto +12/3 EV(for an explanation of tile term "EV", see the Glossaryon page 123) ::::i" H ighlyreflective subjectsor very bright scenes(e.g., snowfields): +1 EV ::::i" Scenes that are mostlysky:+1 EV ::::i" Spotlit subjects(particularly if photographed against dark backgrounds): -% EV...

  • Page 63: Playback Options

    Playback Options To view the most recent picture in the monitor, press the [] button. :::Press t ile DISP/BACK button to cycle through playback ::idisplayformats as shown below. Pressthe selector right to view pictures 4/¢_ in the order recorded, left to view pie tures in reverse order.

  • Page 64: Playback Zoom

    P_:Tyb_:_ck Op ton ®®, nte gentFace Detecton 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 _ icon. Press the picture is zoomed in, the selector can be used tile •...

  • Page 65: Viewing Photo Information

    _:Tyb_:_ck Op ton Viewing Photo Information To view or hide the photo _® Histograms information listed below Histograms show tile distribution of tones in the ira!! age. B rightness isst_own bythet_orizontal axis, the: single-frame playback, press l+r_. number of pixels by the vertical axis. Optimal exposure: Pixels :distributed in an even curve...

  • Page 66: Multi-Frame Playback

    _:Tyb_:_ck Op ton 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. The following operations can be performed during playback: Operation Button Description Start/pause |< {+++_,) Pressthe selectordown to start playback. Press again to pause. playback fA_, End playback Pressthe selector up to end playback.

  • Page 68: [] Photobook Assist

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

  • Page 69: Viewing Photobooks

    D PhooBook l,_i_t PressMENU/OKThe new bookwill 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 [M Cautions the selector left and right to scroll through •...

  • Page 70: Image Search

    Image Search Searchfor pictures by date, subject, scene,file type, and rating. Select [] IMAGE SEARCH in the playback 3 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...

  • Page 71: [] Deleting Pictures

    Deleting Pictures In the playback menu, you can select and delete Deleting_ One Picture individual pictures or delete all pictures at once. Press _1 or I_ 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...

  • Page 72: Deleting Multiple Pictures

    D_d_<nq P :tuF_i_ Deleting Multiple Pictures pictures marked with 3 Select OK and press the MENU/OK ,,_ checkmark _ can be deleted button to delete the selected pic- at once. tures. %.Tip Pictures that have been selected for a DPOF print order and protected pictures are in- dicated by Ii.

  • Page 73: Deleting All Pictures

    D_ff_< n q P :tuF_i_ Deleting. All Pictures You can delete all the pictures. %.Tips • Youcan pressthe DI$P/BACK button to cancel, however, pictures that were deleted before you pressed the DI$P/ BACK b utton cannot be recovered • Protected pictures cannot be deleted. Remove protection from any pictures that you want to delete (pg. g5). •...

  • Page 74: Movies

    N. _ 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. 1 Rotate the mode dial to _ (movie Press DISP/BACK.The camera returns to the mode).
  • Page 75 [M (aution Press the shutter button all the way Tile 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 _°...

  • Page 76: [] Viewing Movies

    [] Viewing Movies During playback (pg. 47), Progress is shown in the monitor during play- back. movies are displayed in the monitor as shown at right. following operations can be performed while a Progress bor movie is displayed: Operation Description %.Tip: Viewing Movies ona Computer Start/pause Press the selector d own to start playback.
  • Page 78 3 Tune the television to the video or HDMI input channel. See the documentation supplied with the television for details. Pressthe [] 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. Note that the camera volume controls have no ef- fect on sounds played 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 the printer, not all the functions described below may be supported. PiclBridge Connecting_ the Camera Printing...

  • Page 80: Printing The Dpof Print Order

    _ Tip:Printing theDateof Recording Printing the DPOF Print Order To print the date of recording on pictures, press DISP/ To print the print order created with [] PRINT BACK in steps 1-2 to display tile PictBridge menu (see (DPOF) in the playback F-mode menu ORDER "Printing the DPOFPrint Order,"...
  • Page 81 _-- Notes PressMENU/OK to start printing. • Print pictures from a memory card that has been for- matted in tile camera. If tile printer does not support date printing, the ::::iThe m essage shown at right PRINT WITH DATE ['_ option will not be available in ::::iis d isplayed during printing.

  • Page 82: Creating A Dpof Print Order

    Pyn_nq P:tum v_;_ I !_ Creating a DPOF Print Order The [] PRINT ORDER (DPOF) option in the play- • WITHDATE E-_/WITHOUTDATE back F-mode menu can be used to create a digi- To modify the DPOF print order, select [] PRINT tal "print order"...
  • Page 83 Pyn_nq P:tum v_;_ I ,_ Press the selector up or down to Repeat steps 1-2 to complete choose the number of copies (up to print order. Press MENU/OKto save 99). To remove a picture from the the print order when settings order, press the selector down until the num- complete, or DISP/BACK t o exit with-...
  • Page 84 PHnHnq Pk:tums v :_ U\_B _-- Notes • RESETALL • Print orders carl contain a maximum of 999 pictures. To cancel the current print • If a memory card is inserted order, select RESET ALL containing a print order cre- in the [] PRINT ORDER ated by another camera, tile (DPOF) menu.

  • 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. OONOTconnect the camera to the computer until installation is complete.
  • Page 86 V_ewnq P :tum on _:_/omput_*r 2 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. :If an AutoPlay dialog isdisplayed, click SETUP, E XE. A "UserAccount Control" dialog will then be displayed;i, click Yes (Windows 7) or Allow (Windows Vista).
  • Page 87 I Prednstalled versions of Mac OS X version 10 3 9 10 6 Mac OS X 10 7 is not supported ..(visit http://www.fujifilm.com/support/digito/comeros/compotibility/for more information) 1256MB or more (1GB or more)_ Freedisk space IA minimum of 200 MB required...
  • Page 88 W_ving I:_ictuF_¢>s on a O)n:_pu_*r 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

    //'_:*wnq P:tum on _:_ ;omput_*r Connecting the Camera Press the [] button for about a second to turn 1 If the pictures you wish to copy are stored on a memory card, insert the card into the camera the camera on. After starting MyFinePix Studio (pg.

  • Page 90: Indicator Lamp

    V_*wnq P:tum on_:_ ;omput_*r [] Cautions • Ira memorycard corltairqng a large numberofimages :::Afterconfirming 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 J starts and you may be unable to import or save im- ages.

  • 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-Mode Menu 1 Pressthe f button to displaythe 4 Press the selector up or down mode menu. highlight the desired option. ®...

  • Page 92: F-Mode Menu Options

    ,!_ ng he Menus: Shoo ng 1_4o_Je F-Mode Menu _O_ptions Menu item Description • Options Default AUTO/AUTO (SOO)/AUTO(400)/ I_ ISO Adjust ISO sensitivity. Choose higher values when tile sub- ject is poorly lit. 6400 _1 / 3200 I01 / 1600 / AUTO 800/400/200/100/64 1_4:3/1_...

  • Page 93: [] Image Size

    Usnq the Menu_: Shoo nq MoHe IMAGE SIZE Choose the size and aspect ratio at which still pic- Pictures with an aspect ratio of 4:3 have tile same tures are recorded. Large pictures can be printed ::proportions as the camera display P ictures with an at large sizes with no drop in quality;...

  • Page 94: [] Finepix Color

    Ui_nq the Menu_: Shoo nq MoHe_ FINEPIX COLOR 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 Description Press the selector up or down to Standard contrast and saturation.

  • Page 95: Shooting Menu Options

    ,k ng he Menus: Shoo ng 1_4o_Je Shooting Menu Options Menu item Description Options ' Default _/oJ/O/_/®/®/A/ r_ SCENE POSITION Choose a scene for SP mode (pg. 22). _/_/_*/@/-'.-.--_-/*tF/_I/_/ ® @/r_ AUTO/AUTO(800)/AUTO (400) / m ISO Adjust ISO sensitivity. Choose higher values when tile...
  • Page 96 ,£ ng the Menus: Shoo ng £40@ Menu item Description Options ' Default +%EV FLASH Adjust flash brightness (pg. 87). in steps of Vs EV EXTERNAL F LASH Enable an optional flash unit from third party suppliers ON/OFF (pg. 88). 1_1CUSTOM SET Save settings for P, S, A, and M modes (pg.

  • Page 97: [] Image Quality

    U:'_y_qth__Menu_: Shoo y_qMo_b [] 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,"seethe Glossaryon page 123).

  • Page 98: Sharpness

    I!s nq the M_nu'_: Shoo nq Mo_f_* • _[:_.: C ustomWhiteBalance Ig,] SHARPNESS Choose ,o, to adjust white balance for unusual Choose whether to sharpen or soften outlines. lighting conditions. White balance measurement • HARD: Use for sharp outlines when photograph- options will be displayed;...

  • Page 99: [] Photometry

    U:'_nq th__Menu;: Shoo nq Mo_f_* 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 • E®]MULTI:Automatic scene recognition is used (pg.

  • Page 100: Face Recognition

    U; nq the" Menu;: Shoo nq Mooh; FACE RECOGNITION • [] AREA: T he focus position ..can be chosen manually by Once personal information is registered with a pressing selector face, the camera recognizes the registered face down, left, or right and press- and prioritizes focus and exposure to that face.
  • Page 101 U:'_nq th__M_nu_: Shoo nq Mo_f_* Note • VIEW& EDIT When the message !CANNOT REGISTERis displayed, SelectVIEW& EDITfrom [] FACERECOGNI- the camera has failed to register the face. Take a shot TION to display REGISTERED FACE. again. 2 Press the selector left or right to 41_ Register.
  • Page 102 Ui_nq th__M_nu_: Shoo nq Mo_f_* • AUTO REGISTRATION Select AUTO REGISTRATION from FACE [ Up to 8 people's information can be registered. When 8 people's information has already been reg-i I RECOGNITION and set it to ON. After shooting the same face several times with [] FACE DE- istered,AUTO REGISTRATIONdoes not function.

  • Page 103: [] Ae Bkt Ev Steps

    Ui_nq the Menu_: Shoo nq MoHe_ AE BKT EV STEPS _::i Select [] ERASEFACERECOGo in the playback menu Choose the size of the exposure bracketing incre- ::::i(Pg. 91). When this option is selected, the camera will ment used when z!_ (AE bracketing) is selected in ::::izoom in on an area in the current picture that it has continuous shooting mode (pg.

  • Page 104: [] External Flash

    • External flash units carl be used in R S, A, M or C mode. • Fujifilm external flash units do not require tills setting. 4t- Notes • The camera carl be used with flash units that provide aperture adjustment, external metering, and sensitiv- ity control.

  • Page 105: Using The Menus: Playback

    Using the Menus: Playback Mode The f-mode and playback menus are used to manage the pictures on the memory card. Using the f-Mode Menu f-Mode Menu_Options 1 Press the [] button to enter play- Option Description back mode. PHOTOBOOK Create books from your...

  • Page 106: [] Slide Show

    I!sfnq tM, M_nus: Pf#_yb#_ck Mo4_* SLIDE SHOW View pictures in an automated slide show. Choose the type of show and press MENU/OK to start. Press DISP/BA(K 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 Playback Menu Playback Menu Options The following options are available: 1 Pressthe [] button to enter play- back mode. Option Description Create books from your favorite photos PHOTOBOOKASSIST 2 Press MENU/OK to display the play- (pg. 52). back menu. Search for pictures by date, subject,...

  • Page 108: [] Mark For Upload

    MARK FOR UPLOAD You can select images and movies to be queued for upload to YouTube and FACEBOOK. Select [] MARK FOR UPLOAD in the playback menu. Repeat steps 3 and 4 as necessary • Add/Remove I temsin the UploadQueue and add or remove items.
  • Page 109 U_ nq #_ Me_nu_: P_Tyb_7_k M_'Yie _ • RemovingAIIItems From theUpload Queue • UploadItems 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 Select RESETALL.

  • Page 110: Red Eye Removal

    I,t_inqrM, Menus: Pk_yb#_ck Mo4e RED EYE REMOVAL If the current picture is marked with a _s 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: [] Protect

    U_nq #w M_nu_: P_Tyb_7_k M_'Yh* [] PROTECT Protect pictures from accidental deletion. The following options are available. • FRAME • SETALL Protect selected pictures. Press MENU/OK to protect rr MAY TAKE A WHILE pictures, or press DISP/BACK Press the selector left or right to dis- 4_ exit without changing...

  • Page 112: [] Crop

    U_nq #_ Me_nu_: P_Tyb_7_k M_'Yie _ CROP To create a cropped copy of a picture, play the picture back and select [] 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. use the selector to scroll the picture until the Larger crops produce larger copies;...

  • Page 113: [] Resize

    U_nq #w M_nu_: P_Tyb_7_k M_'Yh* RESIZE To create a small copy of a picture, play the picture back and select [] RESIZE in the playback menu (pg. 89). 1 Press the selector up or down 2 Press MENU/OKto select the high- highlight I_1 or I_1.

  • Page 114: [] Image Rotate

    I,t_inqrM, Menus: Pk_yb#_ck MoHe IMAGE ROTATE By default, pictures taken in tall orientation 1 Press the selector down to rotate the zf,A,_ displayed in wide orientation. Use this option to picture 90 ° clockwise, up to rotate display pictures in the correct orientation in the the picture 90 °...

  • Page 115: [] Voice Memo

    U_nq #u, Menus: P_:7 ,b_:Tck Mo_b VOICE MEMO To add a voice memo to a still picture, select 2 PressMENU/OK to start recording. VOICE MEMO after displaying the picture in playback mode. _- Note Voice memos can not be added to movies or protect- ed pictures.

  • Page 116: [] Disp. Aspect

    U_nq #_ Menu,s:P_Tk'b_7_k M_'Yie DISP. ASPECT Choose how High Definition (HD) devices display _::d uring playback. To play the voice memo back, select pictures with an aspect ratio of4:3 (this option is _:PLAY for [] VOICE MEMO in the playback menu. available only when an HDMI cable is connected).

  • Page 117: The Setup Menu

    The Setup Menu Using the Setup Menu 1 Display the setup menu. Adjust settings. 1.1 Press MENU/OKto display the 2.1 Press the selector right to acti- menu for the current mode. vate the setup menu. ® 2.2Press the selector up or down 1.2Pressthe selector left to high- to highlight a menu item.

  • Page 118: Setup Menu Options

    L%e Setup A%q,u Setup Menu Options Menu item Description Options Default DATE/TIME Set tile camera clock (pg. 15). TIME DIFFERENCE Set the clock to local time (pg. 104). 1_'/-1_ 1_" _/LANG, Choose a language (pg. 15). ENGLISH LDisables tile AF-assist illuminator (except for tile O_ shooting SILENTMODE mode), operation...

  • Page 119: Side Lever

    7he Setup/Vf_nu Menu item Description Options Default LCDBRIGHTNESS Control the brightness of the display (pg. 107). Choose 30fps to increase battery life, 60fps for improved dis- 30fps/6Ofps 30fps EVF/LCD MODE play quality. AUTOPOWEROFF Choose the auto power off delay (pg. 107). 2 MIN/S MIN/OFF 2 MIN Enable image stabilization...

  • Page 120: [] Time Difference

    7he Setup Menu [] TIME DIFFERENCE When travelling, usethis option to switch the camera clock instantly from your home time zone to the local time at your destination. 1 Specify the difference between local time 2 Switch between local time and your home time zone, and your home time zone, To switch...

  • Page 121: [] Format

    7he Setup Menu FORMAT IMAGE DISP. Format a memory card. Highlight OK and press Choose an option other than OFF to display pic- MENU/0Kto 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 (MCautions the MENU/0Kbutton is pressed (ZOOM (CONTIN- •...

  • Page 122: [] Frame No

    7he Setup Menu FRAME NO. New pictures are stored in Fr_menumber.q ::i played if the camera detects subjects who may have image files named using a blinked when the picture was taker]. If ZOOM (CON- i four-digit file number as-J_ 'i'_ ::TINUOUS) is selected, you carl view these subjects:: signed by adding one to the...

  • Page 123: [] Playback Volume

    7he Setup Menu 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: [] Date Stamp

    7he Setup Menu DATE STAMP To add shooting date and time, choose [] + Q. To add only shooting date, choose []. When OFF is selected, no information will be added to the pictures. _- Notes • Added shooting date and time carl 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 ._tandard TV (available from _hiro'-par_y suppliers) FINEPIX SL300 Series FINEPIX SL280 Series USB-A/Vcable FINEPIX SL260 Series • Computer Related HDTV(availablefrom USB-A/V cable FINEPIX...

  • Page 126: Accessories From Fujifilm

    C_ptkm#_Mccessorie_s 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 FUJlFILM representative or visit http://www.fujifi/m. com/products/digit_l_c_mer_s/index.html. NP-85:Additional large-capacity NP-85 rechargeable batteries car] be pur- chased as required.

  • 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 _"...

  • Page 128: Troubleshooting

    Purchase a new battery. If the battery still the battery does fails to charge, contact your FUJIFILM dealer. mh_r_ The battery is too hot or too cold. Wait for the battery temperature to stabilize.
  • Page 129 Menus and Displays Problem Possible cause Solution Page Menus and displays are I English is not selected for the m _/LANG.I .... not in English. 'loption in the setup menu. '1 _elec_i- I_I_ILI _ 1-1. Shooting Problem Possible cause • Solution Page Memory is full.
  • Page 130 Problem Possiblecause • Solution 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. The subject's face occupies only a small area Change the composition...
  • Page 131 Problem Possiblecause • Solution Page The lens is dirty. Clean the lens. The lens is blocked. Keep objects away from the lens. Pictures are blurred. !AF is displayed during shooting and the fo- Check focus before shooting. cus frame is displayed in red.
  • Page 132 Playback Problem Possiblecause Solution Page Pictures are Tile pictures were taken with a different make or grainy, model of camera. Pictures Playback zoom The picture has been resized or cropped l_l/l_l or is from another make or model unavailable. camera. The camera is in silent mode.
  • Page 133 ?i, o ub e_shoot n _? Connections Problem Possiblecause Solution Page Monitor is off. Tile 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 connected during movie Connect...
  • Page 134 Remove and reinsert the battery. Ifthe prob- Temporary camera malfunction. function as expected, lem persists, contact your FUJIFILM dealer. Date and time added DATE STAMP The camera clock is not correctly set. by Q Resetthe date and time. are not correct.

  • Page 135: Warning Messages And Displays

    (pg. 105). If the The memory card contacts require cleaning. 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 [] MEMORYFULL recorded, space. Re-insert...
  • Page 137 ERROR Voice memo file is corrupt. The voice memo can not be played back. Camera malfunction. Contact a FUJIFILM dealer. _CAN NOTCROP An attempt was made to crop a _]_ picture. These pictures can not be cropped. The picture selected...
  • Page 138 Warning Description Solution IMovies 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, printer supports the JFIFdPEGor Exif-JPEG format.

  • Page 139: Glossary

    Glossary Digital z oom:Unlikeoptical zoom, digital zoom does not increase tile 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 Model Digital Camera FinePix SL300/SL280/SL260/SL240 Series Effective pixels 14 million V2s-in., square-pixe] CCD with primary color filter Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards Filesystem Compliant with Design Rule for Camera File System (DCF), Exif 2.3, and Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) File format •...
  • Page 142 _p_,cfic_tions Focusrange (distance from Approx. 40 cm (1.3 ft.) infinity (wideangle);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. (wideangle);approx. 2.0 m 3.0 m/6.5 ft. 9.8 ft. (teleph0t0) • Supermacro: approx. 2cm 100cm/0.7in.
  • Page 143 Flash Manual pop-up flash with CCD-metered auto flash control (usingmonitor pro flashes);effective range when sensitivity is set to IS0800 is approx. 40 cm 8.0 m/].3 ft. 26.2 ft. (wideangle)or 2.5 m 4.1 m/8.2 ft. ]3.4ft. (telephoto);effective range in macro mode is approx.
  • Page 144 Powersources • NP-85 rechargeable battery Battery life (awoximate num ber0fframesthatcanbetaken NP-85 (type supplied with camera) with a fully chargedbattery) CIPA standard, measured in I_ (auto)mode using battery supplied with camera and SD memory card. Note: Number of shots that can be taken with battery varies with battery charge level and will decline at low temperatures.
  • Page 145 Nominal voltage DC 3.7V Nominal capacity 1700 mAh Operatingtemperature O°C +40°C/+32°F +104°F Dimensions (Wx H× D) 43 mm × 32 mm × 13.5 mm/1.6in.× 1.2 in.× 0.5 in. Weight Approx. 38 g/1.3 oz. Rated input 100V 240V AC, 50/60 Hz Input capacity •...
  • Page 146 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 147 Memo...
  • Page 148 FUJIFILM FUJIFILM Corporation 7-3, AKASAKA 9-CHOME, MINATO-KU, TOKYO 107-0052, JAPAN http://www.fujifilm.com/products/digitat cameras/index.html Please contact your local distributor for repairs and technical support. (see Worldwide Network list)
  • Page 149 Restrictions on Camera Settings Shooting Mode and Camera Settings The options available in each shooting mode are listed below, Shootingmode • Option _t.* (_ i_='_- _t_ _ _" "_ _ M _= v v v v _Macromode • V '/ _/ V,/ _/ v_/ V,/ _/ V,/ _/ v_/ V,/...
  • Page 150 Option SELF-TIMER [] IMAGESIZE •QUALITY IMAGE QUALITY FINEPIX COLOR PHOTOMETRY [] WHITEBALANCE [] AFMODE I_']SHARPNESS FACE RECOGNITION...
  • Page 151 Shooting mode • Option SR_r_ _ AkA_ _.* _ --_='_- _t_ _ _" "_ _ []FLASH ;,,, []EXTERNALFLASH,... ,_ ,/ ,_ ,_ []AEBKTEVSTEPS ,...i CUSTOM SET t.., _SET-UP V' V' _ll_ V' V' DDUALIS ((,g/_ MODE ...." V' V' I_AFILLUMI- NATOB "...

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