FujiFilm FinePix AX300 Owner's Manual
  1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. FujiFilm Manuals
  4. Digital Camera
  5. FinePix AX300
  6. Owner's manual

FujiFilm FinePix AX300 Owner's Manual

Finepix ax300 & av200 series
Hide thumbs Also See for FinePix AX300:
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

EN
BL01279-201

DIGITAL CAMERA

Before You Begin
FINEPIX AX300 Series
First Steps
FINEPIX AV200 Series
Basic Photography and Playback
Owner's Manual
More on Photography
Thank you for your purchase
More on Playback
of this product.
This manual
describes how to use your
Movies
FUJIFILM digital camera and the
supplied software. Be sure that
Connections
you have read and understood
its contents and the warnings in
Menus
"For Your Safety" (P ii) before us-
ing the camera.
Technical Notes
For information on related products, visit our website at
http://www.fujifilm.com/products/digital_cameras/index.html
Troubleshooting
Appendix

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading

Related Manuals for FujiFilm FinePix AX300

Summary of Contents for FujiFilm FinePix AX300

  • Page 1: Digital Camera

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

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    For Your Safety For Your Safety • Read Instructions: All the safety and operat- ing instructions should be read before the appliance is operated. • Retain Instructions: The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. • Heed Warnings: All warnings on the ap- pliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

  • Page 3: For Your Safety

    Antennas Antennas Outdoor Antenna Grounding: If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the video product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built- up static charges. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No.

  • Page 4: Safety Notes

    These actions could damage the cord and cause a fi re or electric shock. If the cord is damaged, contact your FUJIFILM dealer. Do not place the camera on an unstable surface. This can cause the camera to fall or tip over and cause injury.
  • Page 5 Request regular internal testing and cleaning for your camera. Build-up of dust in your camera can cause a fi re or electric shock. Contact your FUJIFILM dealer to request internal clean- ing every two years. Please note that this service is not free of charge.
  • Page 6 For Your Safety The Battery and Power Supply Note: Check the type of battery used in your camera and read the appropriate sections. The following describes the proper use of batteries and how to prolong their life. Incor- rect use can shorten battery life or cause leak- age, overheating, fi...
  • Page 7 AC Power Adapters (Available Separately) AC Power Adapters (Available Separately) This section applies to all camera models. Use only FUJIFILM AC power adapters desig- nated for use with this camera. Other adapt- ers could damage the camera. • The AC power adapter is for indoor use only.
  • Page 8 LCD monitor to en- sure that the camera is functioning normally. FUJIFILM Corporation can not accept liability for damages or lost profi ts incurred as a result of product malfunction.
  • Page 9 About This Manual About This Manual Before using the camera, read this manual and the warnings in “For Your Safe- ty” (P ii). For information on specifi c topics, consult the sources below. Table of Contents ... Table of Contents ...P The “Table of Contents”...
  • Page 10 Frequently-Used Buttons Frequently-Used Buttons ■ ■ Turning the Camera on in Playback Mode Turning the Camera on in Playback Mode y When the camera is off , playback can be started by pressing the a button for about a second. ■...

  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Table of Contents For Your Safety ...ii IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...ii Safety Notes ...iv About This Manual ...ix Frequently-Used Buttons ...x Before You Begin Before You Begin Symbols and Conventions ...1 Supplied Accessories ...1 Parts of the Camera ...2 Camera Displays ...4 Shooting ...4 Playback ...5...
  • Page 12 Table of Contents Movies Movies Recording Movies ...40 Viewing Movies ...42 Connections Connections Viewing Pictures on TV ...43 Printing Pictures via USB ...44 Printing the DPOF Print Order...46 Viewing Pictures on a Computer ...48 Windows: Installing MyFinePix Studio ...48 Macintosh: Installing FinePixViewer...50 Connecting the Camera ...52 Menus Menus...
  • Page 13 Using the Menus: Playback Mode ...60 Using the Playback Menu ...60 Playback Menu Options ...60 k PHOTOBOOK ASSIST ...60 b IMAGE SEARCH ...60 A ERASE ...60 j MARK FOR UPLOAD TO ...61 I SLIDE SHOW ...62 B RED EYE REMOVAL ...62 D PROTECT ...63 G CROP ...63 O RESIZE ...64...
  • Page 14 Cleaning ...77 Traveling ...77 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Problems and Solutions ...78 Warning Messages and Displays ...83 Appendix Appendix Tips and Tricks...87 Memory Card Capacity ...90 FinePix AX350 to AX395/AV250 to AV295 ...90 FinePix AX300 to AX345/AV200 to AV245 ...91 Specifi cations ...92...

  • Page 15: Before You Begin Symbols And Conventions

    Before You Begin Before You Begin Symbols and Conventions Symbols and Conventions The following symbols are used in this manual: Q : This information should be read before use to ensure correct operation. R : Additional information that may be helpful when using the camera. P : Other pages in this manual on which related information may be found.

  • Page 16: Parts Of The Camera

    Parts of the Camera Parts of the Camera For more information, refer to the page listed to the right of each item. Selector button Move cursor up d (exposure compensation) button (P 26) (delete) button (P x) Move cursor left (macro) button (P 27) MENU/OK button Move cursor down...
  • Page 17 Shutter button ... 16 button ... 11 ON/OFF Flash ... 28 Self-timer lamp ... 30 Lens and lens cover Microphone ... 40 LCD monitor ... 4 DISP (display)/BACK button ...5, 13 o (silent mode) button ...x W (zoom out) button ...15, 33 T (zoom in) button ...15, 33 * Press and hold the DISP/BACK button until o is displayed.

  • Page 18: Camera Displays

    Parts of the Camera Camera Displays Camera Displays The following types of indicator may be displayed during shooting and play- back. Indicators vary with camera settings. ■ Shooting 12 / 31 / 2050 12 / 31 / 2050 10 : 00 AM 10 : 00 AM F4.5 F4.5...

  • Page 19: Playback

    ■ Playback YouTube 12 / 31 / 2050 10 : 00 AM 12 / 31 / 2050 10 : 00 AM 1 / 250 1 / 250 F4.5 F4.5 -1 -1 Battery Level Battery Level Battery level is shown as follows: Indicator Indicator NO ICON...

  • Page 20: First Steps

    First Steps First Steps Inserting the Batteries and a Memory Card Inserting the Batteries and a Memory Card Insert the batteries and memory card as described below. Open the battery-chamber cover. R Be sure the camera is off before opening the battery-chamber cover.
  • Page 21 Insert the memory card. Holding the memory card in the ori- entation shown at right, slide it in until it clicks into place at the back of the slot. Q Be sure card is in the correct orientation; do not insert at an angle or use force. Q SD/SDHC memory cards can be locked, making it im- possible to format the card or to record or delete im- ages.
  • Page 22 Inserting the Batteries and a Memory Card Removing the Memory Card Removing the Memory Card Before removing the memory card, turn the camera off and open the battery-cham- ber cover. To remove the memory card, press it in and release it slowly. The card can then be removed by hand.

  • Page 23: Compatible Memory Cards

    ■ Compatible Memory Cards FUJIFILM and SanDisk SD and SDHC memory cards have been approved for use in the camera. A complete list of approved memory cards is available at http://www.fujifilm.com/support/digital_cameras/compatibility/. Operation is not guaranteed with other cards. The camera can not be used with xD-Picture Cards or MultiMediaCard (MMC) devices.
  • Page 24 Inserting the Batteries and a Memory Card • Movie recording may be interrupted with some types of SD/SDHC memory card. Use a G card or better when shooting HD movies. • Formatting a memory card in the camera creates a folder in which pictures are stored.

  • Page 25: Turning The Camera On And Off

    Turning the Camera on and Off Turning the Camera on and Off Shooting Mode Shooting Mode Press the ON/OFF button to turn the camera on. The lens will extend and the lens cover will open. Press ON/OFF again to turn the camera off...
  • Page 26 Turning the Camera on and Off Q Forcibly obstructing the lens could cause damage or product malfunction. Q Fingerprints and other marks on the lens can aff ect pictures. Keep the lens clean. Q The button does not completely end the supply of power to the camera. ON/OFF R R Auto Power Off...

  • Page 27: Basic Setup

    Basic Setup Basic Setup A language-selection dialog is displayed the fi rst time the camera is turned on. Set up the camera as described below (you can reset the clock or change languages at any time using the F DATE/TIME or L a options in the setup menu;...

  • Page 28: Basic Photography And Playback

    Basic Photography and Playback Basic Photography and Playback Taking Pictures in Q Taking Pictures in This section describes how to take pictures in Q The camera automatically analyzes the composition and adjusts settings ap- propriately. Turn the camera on. Press the ON/OFF button to turn the camera on. Q shooting indicators will be displayed.
  • Page 29 Frame the picture. Use the zoom buttons to frame the picture in the display. Holding the Camera Holding the Camera Hold the camera steady with both hands and brace your elbows against your sides. Shaking or unsteady hands can blur your shots. To prevent pictures that are out of focus or too dark (under- exposed), keep your fi...
  • Page 30 Taking Pictures in Q (Scene Recognition) Mode Focus. Press the shutter button halfway to focus. R The lens may make a noise when the camera focuses; this is normal. If the camera is able to focus, it will beep twice. If the camera is unable to focus, the focus frame will turn red, s will be dis- played.

  • Page 31: Viewing Pictures

    Viewing Pictures Viewing Pictures Pictures can be viewed in the LCD monitor. When taking important photo- graphs, take a test shot and check the results. Press the a button. The most recent picture will be displayed. View additional pictures. Press the selector right to view pictures in the or- der recorded, left to view pictures in reverse order.

  • Page 32: More On Photography Shooting Mode

    More on Photography More on Photography Shooting Mode Shooting Mode Choose a shooting mode according to the scene or type of subject. Choosing a Shooting Mode Choosing a Shooting Mode Press MENU/OK to display the shooting menu. Highlight SHOOTING MODE and press the se- lector right to display shooting mode options.

  • Page 33: Shooting Mode Options

    Shooting Mode Options Shooting Mode Options Scene Scene The camera automatically analyzes the composition and selects a scene Q SCENE RECOGNITION SCENE RECOGNITION according to shooting conditions and the type of subject. Choose for crisp, clear snapshots. This mode is recommended in most B AUTO AUTO situations.
  • Page 34 Shooting Mode Scene Scene Choose for crisp, clear shots that capture the brightness of scenes domi- R SNOW SNOW nated by shining white snow. S BEACH BEACH Choose for crisp, clear shots that capture the brightness of sunlit beaches. U PARTY PARTY Capture indoor background lighting under low-light conditions.

  • Page 35: Panorama

    ■ r 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 overlap- ping shots. The camera zooms all the way out and zoom remains fi xed at the widest angle until shooting is complete.
  • Page 36 Shooting Mode Take the last shot as described in Step 4. R To end shooting and create a panorama after the fi rst or second shot, press the multi selector up after completing Step 3 or Step 4 and proceed to Step 6. Press MENU/OK to save the picture.
  • Page 37 Framing Panoramas Manually Framing Panoramas Manually Follow the steps below if the desired results are not achieved with C AUTO se- lected for P MODE: Select D MANUAL for P MODE in the shooting menu. Select a frame and take the fi rst shot. Press MENU/OK to display a guide showing an edge of the picture you have just taken.

  • Page 38: Focus Lock

    Focus Lock Focus Lock To compose photographs with off -center subjects: Focus: Position the subject in the focus frame (U) and press the shutter button halfway to lock focus and exposure. Focus and exposure will remain locked while the shutter button is pressed halfway (AF/AE lock).
  • Page 39 Autofocus Autofocus Although the camera boasts a high-precision autofocus system, it may be unable to focus on the subjects listed below. If the camera is unable to focus, focus on another subject at the same distance and use focus lock to recompose the photograph. •...

  • Page 40: Exposure Compensation

    d Exposure Compensation Exposure Compensation To adjust exposure compensation when photo- graphing very bright, very dark, or high-contrast sub- jects, press the selector up (d). Press the selector up or down to choose an exposure compensation value and then press MENU/OK. Choose positive (+) values to increase exposure Choose negative (–) values...

  • Page 41: F Macro Mode (Close-Ups)

    F Macro Mode (Close-ups) Macro Mode (Close-ups) For close-ups, press the selector left (F) and select F. When macro mode is in eff ect, the camera focus- es on subjects near the center of the frame. Use the zoom buttons to compose pictures (P 15). To exit macro mode, press the selector left (F) and select R Use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blur caused by camera shake.

  • Page 42: N Using The Flash (Intelligent Flash)

    N Using the Flash (Intelligent Flash) Using the Flash (Intelligent Flash) When the fl ash 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 pre- serving the eff...
  • Page 43 R If the fl ash will fi re, 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. R Flash is charging if p blinks in yellow.

  • Page 44: Using The Self-Timer

    h Using the Self-Timer Using the Self-Timer To use the self-timer, press the selector down (h) and choose from the following options: Option Option (OFF) Self-timer off . The shutter is released ten seconds after the shutter button is pressed. Use for (10 SEC) self-portraits.

  • Page 45: Intelligent Face Detection

    b Intelligent Face Detection Intelligent Face Detection Intelligent Face Detection sets focus and exposure for human faces anywhere in the frame, preventing the camera from focusing on the background in group portraits. Choose for shots that emphasize portrait subjects. To use Intelligent Face Detection, press MENU/OK to display the shooting menu and select ON for b FACE DETECTION.

  • Page 46: More On Playback Playback Options

    More on Playback More on Playback Playback Options Playback Options To view the most recent picture in the LCD monitor, press the a button. Press the selector right to view pictures in the order recorded, left to view pictures in reverse order. Keep the selector pressed to scroll rapidly to the desired frame.

  • Page 47: Playback Zoom

    Playback Zoom Playback Zoom Press T to zoom in on pictures displayed in single-frame playback; press W to zoom out. When the picture is zoomed in, the selector can be used to view areas of the image not currently visible in the display. Press DISP/BACK to exit zoom.

  • Page 48: Multi-Frame Playback

    Playback Options Multi-Frame Playback Multi-Frame Playback Pressing W when a picture is shown full-frame in the LCD monitor displays the current image with previous and following images in the background. Press W to increase the number of images displayed to two, nine, or one hundred, T to view fewer images.

  • Page 49: A Deleting Pictures

    A Deleting Pictures Deleting Pictures To delete individual pictures, multiple selected pictures, or all pictures, press MENU/OK, select A ERASE (P 60), and choose from the options below. Note that deleted pictures can not be re- covered. Copy important pictures to a computer or other storage device be- fore proceeding.

  • Page 50: Image Search

    b Image Search Image Search Search for pictures. Select b IMAGE SEARCH in the playback menu (P 60), highlight one of the following search criteria, and press MENU/OK: • BY DATE: Search by date. • BY FACE: Search for faces from the face recognition database. •...

  • Page 51: Photobook Assist

    k PhotoBook Assist PhotoBook Assist Create books from your favorite photos. Creating a PhotoBook Creating a PhotoBook Select NEW BOOK for k PHOTOBOOK ASSIST in the playback menu (P 60) and choose from the following options: • SELECT FROM ALL: Choose from all available pictures. •...

  • Page 52: Viewing Photobooks

    k PhotoBook Assist Viewing Photobooks Viewing Photobooks Highlight a book in the photobook assist menu and press MENU/OK to display the book, then press the selector left or right to scroll through the pictures. Editing and Deleting Photobooks Editing and Deleting Photobooks Display the photobook and press MENU/OK.

  • Page 53: Viewing Panoramas

    Viewing Panoramas Viewing Panoramas If you press the selector down when a panorama is displayed full frame, the camera will play back the picture from left to right. To pause playback, press the selector down; press the selector down again to resume. To delete the panorama, press the selector up (b) when playback is paused.

  • Page 54: Recording Movies

    Movies Movies Recording Movies Recording Movies Shoot short movies with sound. During recording, and the time remaining will be displayed in the LCD moni- tor and sound will be recorded via the built-in microphone (be careful not to cover the microphone during recording). Press MENU/OK to display the shooting menu and select F MOVIE for A SHOOTING MODE (P 18).
  • Page 55 R Before recording, select a frame size using the O QUALITY option in the shooting menu. Select h 1280 (1280 × 720) for an aspect ratio of 16 : 9 (High Defi nition), f (640 × 480) to record standard defi nition movies, or g (320 × 240) for longer movies.

  • Page 56: Viewing Movies

    Viewing Movies Viewing Movies During playback, movies are displayed in the LCD monitor as shown at right. The following operations can be per- formed while a movie is displayed: Option Option Start/pause Start/pause Press the selector down to start playback. Press again to playback playback pause.

  • Page 57: Connections Viewing Pictures On Tv

    Connections Connections Viewing Pictures on TV Viewing Pictures on TV Connect the camera to a TV to show pictures to a group. Turn the camera off and connect an optional A/V cable as shown below. Insert into USB multi-connector Q When connecting cables, be sure the connectors are fully inserted. R Image quality may drop during movie playback.

  • Page 58: Printing Pictures Via Usb

    Printing Pictures via USB Printing Pictures via USB If the printer supports PictBridge, the camera can be connected directly to the printer as shown below and pictures can be printed without fi rst being copied to a computer. Note that depending on the printer, not all the functions described below may be supported.
  • Page 59 Press MENU/OK to start printing. Printing can be interrupted by pressing DISP/BACK, but note that some printers may not respond immediately. If the printer stops before printing is complete, turn the camera off and then on again. After confi rming that PRINTING has cleared from the camera display, turn the camera off...

  • Page 60: Printing The Dpof Print Order

    Printing Pictures via USB Printing the DPOF Print Order Printing the DPOF Print Order The K PRINT ORDER (DPOF) option in the playback menu can be used to create a digital “print order” for PictBridge-compatible printers (P 74) or de- vices that support DPOF.
  • Page 61 Press the selector up or down to choose the number of copies (up to 99). To remove a picture from the print order, press the selector down until the number of copies is zero. Repeat Steps 4–5 to complete the print order and press MENU/OK when settings are complete.

  • Page 62: Viewing Pictures On A Computer

    Viewing Pictures on a Computer Viewing Pictures on a Computer The supplied software can be used to copy pictures to a computer, where they can be stored, viewed, organized, and printed. Before proceeding, install the software as described below. Do until installation is complete.
  • Page 63 Exit any applications that may be running and insert the installer CD in a CD-ROM drive. Windows 7/Windows Vista Windows 7/Windows Vista If an AutoPlay dialog is displayed, click SETUP.EXE. A “User Account Control” dialog will then be displayed; click Yes (Windows 7) or Allow (Windows Vista). The installer will start automatically;...

  • Page 64: Macintosh: Installing Finepixviewer

    Macintosh: Installing FinePixViewer Macintosh: Installing FinePixViewer Confi rm that the computer meets the following system requirements: PowerPC or Intel Pre-installed copies of Mac OS X version 10.3.9–10.6 (visit http://www.fujifilm. OS OS com/support/digital_cameras/compatibility/ for more information) 256 MB or more A minimum of 200 MB required for installation with 400 MB available when...
  • Page 65 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 sun- light in case you need to re-install the software.

  • Page 66: Connecting The Camera

    Viewing Pictures on a Computer Connecting the Camera Connecting the Camera If the pictures you wish to copy are stored on a memory card, insert the card into the camera. R Windows users may require the Windows CD when starting the software for the fi...
  • Page 67 For more information on using the supplied software, start the application and select the appropriate option from the Help menu. Q If a memory card containing a large number of images is inserted, there may be a delay before the software starts and you may be unable to import or save images. Use a memory card reader to transfer pictures.
  • Page 68 Viewing Pictures on a Computer Uninstalling the Supplied Software Uninstalling the Supplied Software Only uninstall the supplied software when it is no longer required or before begin- ning reinstallation. After quitting the software and disconnecting the camera, drag the “FinePixViewer” folder from “Applications” into the Trash and select Empty Trash in the Finder menu (Macintosh), or open the control panel and use “Programs and Features”...

  • Page 69: Menus

    Menus Menus Using the Menus: Shooting Mode Using the Menus: Shooting Mode Using the Shooting Menu Using the Shooting Menu To display the shooting menu, press MENU/OK in shooting mode. Highlight items and press the selec- tor right to view options, then highlight an option and press MENU/OK.

  • Page 70: O Image Size

    Using the Menus: Shooting Mode O IMAGE SIZE IMAGE SIZE Choose the image size and aspect ratio at which pictures are record- ed. Large pictures can be printed at large sizes with no drop in quality, while small pictures require less memory, allowing more pictures to be recorded.

  • Page 71: T Image Quality

    T IMAGE QUALITY IMAGE QUALITY Choose how much image fi les are compressed. Option Option FINE FINE Low compression. Select for higher image quality. NORMAL NORMAL High compression. Select this option to store more pictures. P FINEPIX COLOR FINEPIX COLOR Enhance contrast and color saturation or take pictures in black and white.

  • Page 72: D White Balance

    Using the Menus: Shooting Mode D WHITE BALANCE WHITE BALANCE For natural colors, choose a setting that matches the light source. Option Option AUTO AUTO White balance adjusted automatically. For subjects in direct sunlight. For subjects in the shade. Use under “daylight” fl uorescent lights. Use under “warm white”...

  • Page 73: Face Detection

    b FACE DETECTION FACE DETECTION Choose whether the camera automatically detects and sets focus and exposure for human por- trait subjects (P 31). F AF MODE AF MODE This option controls how the camera selects the focus area. Regardless of the option selected, the camera will focus on the subject in the center of the LCD monitor when macro mode is on.

  • Page 74: Using The Menus: Playback Mode

    Using the Menus: Playback Mode Using the Menus: Playback Mode Using the Playback Menu Using the Playback Menu To display the playback menu, press MENU/OK in play- back mode. Highlight items and press the selector right to view options, then highlight an option and press MENU/OK.

  • Page 75: Mark For Upload To

    j MARK FOR UPLOAD TO MARK FOR UPLOAD TO Select pictures for upload to YouTube or Facebook using MyFinePix Studio (Windows only). ■ Selecting Pictures for Upload Select YouTube to choose movies for upload to YouTube, FACEBOOK to choose photos and movies for upload to Facebook.

  • Page 76: 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. The show can be ended at any time by pressing MENU/OK.

  • Page 77: D Protect

    D PROTECT PROTECT Protect pictures from accidental deletion. Select D PROTECT in the playback menu. Highlight one of the following options and press MENU/OK: • FRAME: Protect selected pictures. Press the selector left or right to view pictures and press MENU/OK to select or deselect.

  • Page 78: O Resize

    Using the Menus: Playback Mode O RESIZE RESIZE Create a small copy of the current picture. Display the desired picture. Select O RESIZE in the playback menu. Highlight a size and press MENU/OK to display a confi rmation dialog. Press MENU/OK to save the resized copy to a separate fi le. R R The sizes available vary with the size of the original image.

  • Page 79: The Setup Menu

    The Setup Menu The Setup Menu Using the Setup Menu Using the Setup Menu Display the setup menu. 1.1 Press MENU/OK to display the menu for the cur- rent mode. 1.2 Press the selector left to highlight the tab for the current menu.

  • Page 80: Setup Menu Options

    The Setup Menu Setup Menu Options Setup Menu Options F DATE/TIME DATE/TIME Set the camera clock (P 13). N TIME DIFFERENCE TIME DIFFERENCE Switch the camera clock instantly from your home time zone to the local time at your destina- tion when traveling.

  • Page 81: R Reset

    R RESET RESET Reset all settings except F DATE/TIME, N TIME DIFFERENCE, O BACKGROUND COLOR, Q VIDEO SYSTEM, and T BATTERY TYPE to default values. Highlight R RESET and press the selector right to display a confi rmation dialog. Highlight OK and press MENU/OK. K FORMAT FORMAT This option will format the memory card.

  • Page 82: Bframe No

    The Setup Menu B FRAME NO. FRAME NO. New pictures are stored in image fi les named using a four-digit fi le number assigned by adding one to the last fi le number used. The fi le number is displayed during playback as shown at right. B FRAME NO. controls whether fi...

  • Page 83: Shutter Sound

    e SHUTTER SOUND SHUTTER SOUND Choose the sound made by the shutter. I PLAYBACK VOLUME PLAYBACK VOLUME Adjust the volume for movie playback. J LCD BRIGHTNESS LCD BRIGHTNESS Control the brightness of the display. R R When a shooting mode option other than When a shooting mode option other than P P (PROGRAM AE) is selected, display brightness is automatically adjusted during shooting regardless of a option selected for J automatically adjusted during shooting regardless of a option selected for...

  • Page 84: B Red Eye Removal

    The Setup Menu B RED EYE REMOVAL RED EYE REMOVAL Choose ON to remove red-eye eff ects caused by the fl ash when shooting with Intelligent Face Detection. R R Red-eye reduction is performed only when a face is detected. Red-eye reduction is performed only when a face is detected.

  • Page 85: D Digital Zoom

    D DIGITAL ZOOM DIGITAL ZOOM If ON is selected, pressing T button at the maximum optical zoom position will trigger digital zoom, further magnifying the image. The Zoom Indicator The Zoom Indicator DIGITAL ZOOM on DIGITAL ZOOM DIGITAL ZOOM off DIGITAL ZOOM off...

  • Page 86: O Background Color

    The Setup Menu O BACKGROUND COLOR BACKGROUND COLOR Choose a color scheme. c GUIDANCE DISPLAY GUIDANCE DISPLAY Choose whether to display tool tips. Q VIDEO SYSTEM VIDEO SYSTEM Choose a video mode for connection to a TV. Option Option Select this mode for connection to video devices in North America, the Carib- NTSC NTSC bean, parts of Latin America, and some East Asian countries.

  • Page 87: P Discharge (Ni-Mh Batteries Only)

    The Setup Menu P DISCHARGE (Ni-MH Batteries Only) DISCHARGE (Ni-MH Batteries Only) The capacity of rechargeable Ni-MH batteries may be temporarily reduced when new, after long periods of disuse, or if they are repeatedly recharged before being fully discharged. Capacity can be increased by repeatedly discharging the batteries using P DISCHARGE and recharging them in a battery charger (sold separately).

  • Page 88: Technical Notes Optional Accessories

    Technical Notes Technical Notes Optional Accessories Optional Accessories The camera supports a wide range of accessories from FUJIFILM and other manufacturers. ■ Printing USB cable (supplied) PictBridge-compatible printer Printer ■ Computer Related USB cable (supplied) SD card slot or card reader Computer * Available separately.

  • Page 89: Accessories From Fujifilm

    Accessories from FUJIFILM Accessories from FUJIFILM The following optional accessories are available from FUJIFILM. For the lat- est information on the accessories available in your region, check with your local FUJIFILM representative or visit http://www.fujifilm.com/products/digital_ cameras/index.html. A/V cable A/V cable AV-C1 AV-C1: Use for viewing pictures on TV.

  • Page 90: Caring For The Camera

    Caring for the Camera Caring for the Camera To ensure continued enjoyment of the product, observe the following pre- cautions. Storage and Use Storage and Use If the camera will not be used for an extended period, remove the batter- ies and memory card.

  • Page 91: Cleaning

    Any remaining stains can be removed by wiping gently with a piece of FUJIFILM lens-cleaning paper to which a small amount of lens- cleaning fl uid has been applied. Care should be taken to avoid scratching the lens or LCD monitor.

  • Page 92: Troubleshooting Problems And Solutions

    Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Problems and Solutions Problems and Solutions Power and Batteries Problem Problem • • The batteries are exhausted The batteries are exhausted: Insert fresh or fully-charged spare batteries ( The camera does not The camera does not • • The batteries are not in the correct orientation The batteries are not in the correct orientation: Re-insert the batteries in the correct ori- turn on.

  • Page 93: Troubleshooting

    Menus and Displays Problem Problem Menus and displays are Menus and displays are Select Select ENGLISH ENGLISH for for L not in English. not in English. Shooting Problem Problem • • Memory is full Memory is full: Insert a new memory card or delete pictures ( •...
  • Page 94 Problems and Solutions Problem Problem • • The subject’s face is obscured by sunglasses, a hat, long hair, or other objects The subject’s face is obscured by sunglasses, a hat, long hair, or other objects: Remove the obstructions. the obstructions. •...

  • Page 95: P Movie Zoom Type

    Problem Problem This is normal when slow shutter speeds are selected at high temperatures and does not indicate This is normal when slow shutter speeds are selected at high temperatures and does not indicate Pictures are mottled. Pictures are mottled. a malfunction.
  • Page 96 : Turn the printer on. : Remove and reinsert the batteries (P : Insert fresh or fully-charged spare batteries (P P 6). If the problem persists, contact your FUJIFILM dealer. 6). If the problem persists, contact your FUJIFILM dealer. P 66).

  • Page 97: Warning Messages And Displays

    TURN OFF THE CAMERA TURN OFF THE CAMERA taking care not to touch the lens. If the message persists, contact a FUJIFILM dealer. taking care not to touch the lens. If the message persists, contact a FUJIFILM dealer. AND TURN ON AGAIN AND TURN ON AGAIN •...

  • Page 98: Warning Messages And Displays

    • • Memory card error or connection error Memory card error or connection error: Reinsert the card or turn the camera off and then on again. If the message persists, contact a FUJIFILM dealer. on again. If the message persists, contact a FUJIFILM dealer.
  • Page 99 Warning Warning The camera has run out of frame numbers (current frame number is 999-9999). Format the The camera has run out of frame numbers (current frame number is 999-9999). Format the FRAME NO. FULL FRAME NO. FULL memory card and select memory card and select RENEW bering to 100-0001, then select bering to 100-0001, then select CONTINUOUS...
  • Page 100 Warning Messages and Displays Warning Warning NO CARD NO CARD No memory card inserted; insert a memory card. No memory card inserted; insert a memory card. INSERT A NEW CARD INSERT A NEW CARD DPOF FILE ERROR DPOF FILE ERROR The DPOF print order on the current memory card contains more than 999 images.

  • Page 101: Appendix

    Appendix Appendix Tips and Tricks Tips and Tricks The following tips and tricks will help you get the most from your camera. Battery Performance Battery Performance Choose the following settings for improved battery performance: • b FACE DETECTION (P 31): OFF •...
  • Page 102 Tips and Tricks Intelligent Face Detection Intelligent Face Detection When ON is selected for b FACE DETECTION (P 31), you can: • Zoom in on faces when ZOOM (CONTINUOUS) is selected for A IM- Shooting Shooting AGE DISP. (P 67). •...
  • Page 103 Pro Tips Pro Tips • To photograph backlit subjects, select C NATURAL & N for A SHOOTING MODE (P 18) and position your subject in the center of the frame. • To photograph subjects that are in motion, select x TRACK- ING for F AF MODE (P 59).

  • Page 104: Memory Card Capacity

    Memory Card Capacity Memory Card Capacity The following table shows the recording time or number of pictures available at diff erent image sizes. All fi gures are approximate; fi le size varies with the scene recorded, producing wide variations in the number of fi les that can be stored.

  • Page 105: Finepix Ax300 To Ax345/Av200 To Av245

    ■ FinePix AX300 to AX345/AV200 to AV245 Medium Medium 2 GB 2 GB FINE FINE O 4:3 O 3:2 O 16:9 16:9 P 4:3 P 16:9 16:9 Q 4:3 1150 1150 Q 16:9 16:9 1680 1680 h 1280 † †...

  • Page 106: Specifi Cations

    Specifi cations Specifi cations System Model Model Digital Camera FinePix AX300 Series/AV200 Series Digital Camera FinePix AX300 Series/AV200 Series Eff ective pixels Eff ective pixels FinePix AX350 to AX395/AV250 to AV295 16 million 16 million FinePix AX300 to AX345/AV200 to AV245...
  • Page 107 FinePix AX350 to AX395 Approx. 7.2 × Approx. 7.2 × (up to 36 × when combined with optical zoom) FinePix AX300 to AX345 Approx. 6.7 × (up to 33.5 × when combined with optical zoom) Approx. 6.7 × FinePix AV250 to AV295 Approx.
  • Page 108 FinePix AX350 to AX395/AV250 to AV295 Up to 1.1 fps; max. 3 frames Up to 1.1 fps; max. 3 frames FinePix AX300 to AX345/AV200 to AV245 Up to 1.2 fps; max. 3 frames Up to 1.2 fps; max. 3 frames...
  • Page 109 3.0-in., 230k-dot color LCD monitor; frame coverage approx. 96% 3.0-in., 230k-dot color LCD monitor; frame coverage approx. 96% FinePix AX300 to AX324/AX350 to AX375/AV200 to AV225/AV250 to AV275 2.7-in., 230k-dot color LCD monitor; frame coverage approx. 96% 2.7-in., 230k-dot color LCD monitor; frame coverage approx. 96%...
  • Page 110 Approx. 124 g/4.3 oz., excluding batteries, accessories, and memory card Approx. 124 g/4.3 oz., excluding batteries, accessories, and memory card FinePix AX300 to AX324/AX350 to AX375/AV200 to AV225/AV250 to AV275 Approx. 119 g/4.1 oz., excluding batteries, accessories, and memory card Approx.
  • Page 111 ■ ■ Notices Notices • Specifi cations subject to change without notice. FUJIFILM shall not be held liable for damages resulting from errors in this manual. • Although the LCD monitor is manufactured using advanced high-precision technol- ogy, small bright points and anomalous colors may appear, particularly in the vicinity of text.
  • Page 112 7-3, AKASAKA 9-CHOME, MINATO-KU, TOKYO 107-0052, JAPAN http://www.fujifilm.com/products/digital_cameras/index.html...
  • Page 113 Restrictions on Camera Settings Restrictions on Camera Settings The options available in each shooting mode are listed below. B P P Option Option ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ AUTO AUTO ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ B OFF ✔...

  • Page 114: Restrictions On Camera Settings

    Restrictions on Camera Settings B P P Option Option ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ FINE FINE NORMAL ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ NORMAL ✔...

This manual is also suitable for:

Finepix av200Finepix av230Finepix ax325Finepix ax345Finepix ax380Finepix ax395 ... Show all

Table of Contents