Page 1 Thank you for your purchase More on Photography of this product. This manual describes how to use your More on Playback FUJIFILM FinePix F300EXR digital camera and the supplied software. Be sure that you Movies have read and understood its contents before using the Connections camera.
Page 2: Notes And Cautions
Notes and Cautions • Read Instructions: All the safety and your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat operating instructions should the safety purpose of the polarized be read before the appliance is plug. operated. Alternate Warnings: This video • Retain Instructions: The safety and product is equipped with a 3-wire operating instructions should be grounding-type plug, a plug having...
Page 3 Power Lines: An outside antenna Never spill liquid of any kind on the system should not be located in the video product. vicinity of overhead power lines or Lightning: For added protection for other electric light or power circuits, this video product receiver during or where it can fall into such power a lightning storm, or when it is left lines or circuits.
Page 4: Safety Notes
These actions could damage the cord and cause a fire 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 fire or electric shock. • Contact your FUJIFILM dealer to request internal cleaning every 2 years. • Please note this is not a free of charge service.
Page 6 Power Supply and Battery * Confirm your battery type before reading the following descriptions. The following explains proper use of batteries and how to prolong their life. Incorrect use of batteries can cause shorter battery life, as well as leakage, excessive heat, fire or explosion.
Page 7 • Plug the connection cord plug securely into the DC input terminal. • Turn off the FUJIFILM Digital camera before disconnecting the cord from the DC input terminal. To disconnect, pull out the plug gently. Do not pull on the cord.
Page 8 • FUJIFILM Corporation cannot accept liability for any incidental losses (such as the costs of photography or the loss of income from photography) incurred as a result of faults with this product.
Page 9: About This Manual
About This Manual Before using the camera, read this manual and the other supplied documents. For information on specific topics, consult the sources below. ✔ Camera Q & A ✔ Camera Q & A ..pg. x Know what you want to do but don’t know the name for it? Find the answer in “Camera Q &...
Page 10: Camera Q & A
Camera Q & A Find items by task. Camera Setup Camera Setup How do I set the camera clock? Can I set the clock to local time when I travel? How do I keep the display from turning off automatically? How do I make the display brighter or darker? How do I stop the camera beeping and clicking? Can I change the sound the shutter makes?
Page 11: Table Of Contents
Taking Pictures Taking Pictures Question Question How can I avoid blurred pictures? How can I make good portraits? Can I choose my own settings for different scenes? Can the camera automatically adjust settings for different scenes? Can I choose between clarity, reduced noise, and dynamic range? How do I shoot a panorama? How can I take good pictures of dogs or cats? Can I prioritize to focus the specified person’s face?
Page 12 Viewing Pictures Viewing Pictures How do I view my pictures? How do I delete the current picture? Can I select other pictures for deletion? Can I mark images with favorite (9) rating? Can I zoom in on pictures during playback? How do I view a lot of pictures at once? How do I find pictures? Can I create photobooks from my favorite pictures?
Page 13 Table of Contents Notes and Cautions ... ii IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ... ii Safety Notes ... iv About This Manual ... ix Camera Q & A ... x Before You Begin n Before You Begi Introduction ... 1 Symbols and Conventions ... 1 Supplied Accessories ...
Page 14 DIGITAL ZOOM ... 104 m POWER MANAGEMENT ... 105 Technical Note Technical Notes s Optional Accessories ... 106 Accessories from FUJIFILM ... 107 Caring for the Camera ... 108 Troubleshootin Troubleshooting g Troubleshooting ... 109 Warning Messages and Displays ...118...
Page 15: Introduction
Introduction Symbols and Conventions Symbols and Conventions The following symbols are used in this manual: C Caution: This information should be read before use to ensure correct operation. A Note: Points to note when using the camera. B Tip: Additional information that may be helpful when using the camera. Menus and other text in the camera monitor are shown in bold.
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. Shutter button ...18 n button ... 11 Microphone ...94 Flash ...38 Lens and lens cover AF-assist illuminator ...35 Self-timer lamp ...41 Zoom control ...16, 44 Monitor ...
Page 17: Camera Displays
Camera Displays Camera Displays The following indicators may appear during shooting and playback: The indicators displayed vary with camera settings. ■ ■ Shooting Shooting 12 / 31 / 2050 10 : 00 AM F3.5 * d: indicates that no memory card is inserted and that pictures will be stored in the camera’s internal memory (pg.
Page 18: The Mode Dial
The Mode Dial The Mode Dial To select a shooting mode, align the mode icon with the mark next to the mode dial. O: Improve clarity, reduce noise, increase dynamic range, or let the camera automatically adjust settings to suit the scene (pg.
Page 19: Charging The Battery
Charging the Battery The battery is not charged at shipment. Charge the battery before use. Batteries The camera uses an NP-50 rechargeable battery. Place the battery in the charger. Insert the battery into the supplied battery charger as shown, making sure that the battery is in the orientation indicated by the F B E labels.
Page 20: Inserting The Battery
Inserting the Battery After charging the battery, insert it in the camera as described below. Open the battery-chamber cover. A Note • Be sure the camera is off before opening the battery-chamber cover. C Caution • Do not open the battery-chamber cover when the camera is on.
Page 21 Close the battery-chamber cover. Removing the Battery After turning the camera off, open the battery- chamber cover, press the battery latch to the side, and slide the battery out of the camera as shown. Battery latch C Caution • Turn the camera off before removing the battery. Inserting the Battery B Tip: Using an AC Adapter •...
Page 22: Inserting A Memory Card
4 write speed (4 MB/s) or better when shooting HD movies. A complete list of approved memory cards is available at http://www.fujifilm.com/products/digital_cameras/index.html. Operation is not guaranteed with other cards. The camera can not be used with MultiMediaCard (MMC) or xD-Picture Cards.
Page 23 ■ ■ Inserting a Memory Card Inserting a Memory Card Turn the camera off, and open the battery-chamber cover. Insert the memory card firmly until you hear (feel) a click. Holding the memory card in the orientation shown below, slide it all the way in. Press firmly until it clicks into place.
Page 24 Removing Memory Cards After confirming that the camera is off, press the card in and then release it slowly. The card can now be removed by hand. C Caution • The memory card may spring out if you remove your finger immediately after pushing the card in. •...
Page 25: Turning The Camera On And Off
Turning the Camera on and off Shooting Mode Shooting Mode Press the n button to turn the camera on. The lens will extend and the lens cover will open. Press n again to turn the camera off. B Tip: Switching to Playback Mode •...
Page 26: 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 98). Choose a language. START MENU ENGLISH FRANCAIS DEUTSCH ESPAÑOL...
Page 27 Choose power management options. POWER MANAGEMENT POWER SAVE QUICK AF CLEAR DISPLAY Power saving for longer battery life 3.1 Press the selector up or down to highlight one of the following options: • v POWER SAVE: Save battery power. • w QUICK AF: Reduce focusing time, ensuring a quick shutter response.
Page 28: Taking Pictures In R (P Auto) Mode
Taking Pictures in r (P AUTO) Mode This section describes how to take pictures in r (P AUTO) mode. Turn the camera on. Press the n button to turn the camera on. Flash When the camera is turned on, the flash automatically pops up and when turned off it will retract.
Page 29 Frame a picture using the zoom control. In this mode, the camera automatically analyzes the composition and selects the appropriate scene mode according to the subject and shooting conditions. The selected mode is displayed as shown below. When the shutter button is pressed halfway, the camera selects the optimal P mode, which is displayed next to the scene mode icon.
Page 30 How to use the zoom control Select B to zoom out Zoom indicator The zoom speed can be changed by adjusting the position of the zoom control. Holding the Camera Hold the camera steady Select A to zoom in with both hands and brace your elbows against your sides.
Page 31: Dual Is Mode
Framing Guideline and Post-Shot Assist Window In shooting mode, press DISP/BACK to select a shooting display format. The selection changes each time DISP/BACK is pressed. INFORMATION ON INFORMATION OFF HD FRAMING BEST FRAMING • BEST FRAMING: To use the best framing, position the main subject at the intersection of two lines or align one of the horizontal lines with the horizon.
Page 32 Focus. Press the shutter button halfway to focus. A Note • The lens may make a noise when the camera focuses. This is normal. If the camera is able to focus, it will beep twice and the indicator lamp will glow green. If the camera is unable to focus, the red colored focus frame and R will appear in the monitor, and the indicator lamp will blink...
Page 33 U Silent Mode In situations in which camera sounds or lights may be unwelcome, hold the DISP/BACK button down until U is displayed (note that silent mode is not available during movie or voice memo playback). The camera speaker, flash, and AF-assist illuminator/ self-timer lamp turn off and flash and volume settings can not be adjusted (note that the flash will still fire in A mode).
Page 34: Viewing Pictures
Viewing Pictures Pictures can be viewed in the monitor. When taking important photographs, take a test shot and check the results. Press the D button. The most recent picture will be displayed in the monitor. 12 / 31 / 2050 12 / 31 / 2050 10 : 00 AM 10 : 00 AM 1/250...
Page 35: 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. 4). The following modes are available: k AUTO AUTO Choose for crisp, clear snapshots. This mode is recommended in most situations.
Page 36: Adv. Advanced
Adv. Adv. ADVANCED ADVANCED This mode combines “point-and-shoot” simplicity with sophisticated photographic techniques. Rotate the mode dial to Adv.. Press MENU/OK to display the Adv. menu. MOTION PANORAMA 360 Take ultra panoramic image up to 360° by sweeping the camera A Note •...
Page 37: Motion Panorama 360
W MOTION PANORAMA 360 MOTION PANORAMA 360 Follow an on-screen guide to take photos that will automatically be joined to form a panorama. To select the angle through which you will pan the camera while shooting, press the selector down. Press the selector left or right to highlight an angle and press MENU/ Press the selector right to view a...
Page 38 B Tip • The completed panorama can be viewed on the camera (pg. 50). C Caution • Panoramas are created from multiple frames. The camera may in some cases be unable to stitch the frames together perfectly. • The desired results may not be achieved with moving subjects, subjects close to the camera, unvarying subjects such as the sky or a field of grass, subjects that are in constant motion, such as waves...
Page 39 G PRO FOCUS MODE PRO FOCUS MODE Choose for soft focusing the background of a subject such as a portrait or a flower to make it impressive. When the shutter button is pressed, the camera automatically takes up to 3 pictures and creates one image with a sharp focused subject that has a soft focused background.
Page 40 F PRO LOW-LIGHT MODE PRO LOW-LIGHT MODE Choose for shooting a subject under low light or a still subject by using the telephoto zoom. When the shutter button is pressed, the camera automatically takes up to 4 pictures and merges the pictures together.
Page 41: Sp Scene Position
SP SCENE POSITION SCENE POSITION The camera offers a choice of “scenes,” each adapted to particular shooting conditions or a specific type of subject, which can be assigned to the SP position on the mode dial: Rotate the mode dial to SP. Press MENU/OK to display the following menu.
Page 42 Y DOG/ T CAT DOG/T When Y DOG or T CAT is selected, the camera detects and focuses the front face of a dog or cat. When Y DOG or T CAT is selected for SCENE POSITION, 5 AUTO RELEASE is available in Self-Timer options.
Page 43 Scene Scene Get good results with backlit subjects and other difficult lighting. The camera takes two shots: one A NATURAL & K without the flash and one with. B NATURAL LIGHT Capture natural light indoors, under low light, or where the flash can not be used. C PORTRAIT Choose for soft-toned portraits with natural skin tones.
Page 44: M Manual
M MANUAL MANUAL In this mode, you choose both shutter speed and aperture. If desired, exposure can be altered from the value suggested by the camera. Rotate the mode dial to M. Highlighted aperture will be displayed. SETTING SHUTTER SPEED F3.5 1000 Rotate the command dial to choose...
Page 45: P Program Ae
P P PROGRAM AE PROGRAM AE In this mode, the camera sets exposure automatically. Rotate the mode dial to P. Take pictures. C Caution • If the subject is outside the metering range of the camera, the shutter speed and aperture displays will show “---”.
Page 46: S Shutter-Priority Ae
C Caution • If the correct exposure can not be achieved at the selected aperture, shutter speed will be displayed in red when the shutter button is pressed halfway. Adjust aperture until the correct exposure is achieved. • If the subject is outside the metering range of the camera, the shutter speed display will show “---”.
Page 47: Focus Lock
Focus Lock To compose photographs with off-center subjects: Position the subject in the focus frame. Focus. Press the shutter button halfway to set focus and exposure. Focus and exposure will remain locked while the shutter button is pressed halfway (AF/AE lock). Press F3.5 F3.5...
Page 48 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 using autofocus, use focus lock (pg. 33) to focus on another subject at the same distance and then recompose the photograph. •...
Page 49 The AF-Assist Illuminator If the subject is poorly lit, the AF-assist illuminator will light to assist the focus operation when the shutter button is pressed halfway. A Note • Avoid shining the AF-assist illuminator directly into your subject’s eyes. See page 97 for information on disabling the AF-assist illuminator.
Page 50: Exposure Compensation
5 Exposure Compensation Use exposure compensation when photographing very bright, very dark, or high-contrast subjects. Press the selector up (l). The exposure indicator will be displayed. Choose a value. The effect is visible in the display. A value can also be selected by rotating the command dial.
Page 51: L Macro Mode (Close-Ups)
L Macro Mode (Close-ups) For close-ups, press the selector left (L). The selection changes each time the selector is pressed. MACRO 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 52: Flash Mode
K Using the Flash (Super Intelligent Flash) When the flash is used, the camera’s Super Intelligent Flash system instantly analyzes the scene based on such factors as the brightness of the subject, its position in the frame, and its distance from the camera.
Page 53 Focus. Press the shutter button halfway to focus. If the flash will fire, X will be displayed when the shutter button is pressed halfway. At slow shutter speeds, 0 will appear in the display to warn that pictures may be blurred; use of a tripod is recommended. Shoot.
Page 54: Self-Timer Mode
J Using the Self-Timer The camera offers a “baby auto release timer” for taking pictures of babies, a ten-second timer (pg. 41) that allows photographers to appear in their own photographs, and a two-second timer (pg. 41) that can be used to avoid blur caused by the camera moving when the shutter button is pressed. Set the timer Set the timer Press the selector down (J).
Page 55: 10 Sec / 2 Sec
10 SEC / 2 SEC 10 SEC / 2 SEC Focus. Press the shutter button halfway to focus. C Caution • Stand behind the camera when using the shutter button. Standing in front of the lens can interfere with focus and exposure. Start the timer.
Page 56: Choosing A Display Format
Playback Options To view the most recent picture in the monitor, press the D 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 57: Playback Zoom
Playback Zoom Playback Zoom Select A to zoom in on pictures displayed in single-frame playback; select B 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. Zoom indicator Navigation window shows portion of image currently...
Page 58: Multi-Frame Playback
Multi-Frame Playback Multi-Frame Playback To change the number of images displayed, select B when a picture is shown full-frame in the monitor. 12 / 31 / 2050 12 / 31 / 2050 10 : 00 AM 10 : 00 AM Select B to increase the number of...
Page 59: M Deleting Pictures
M 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 on deleting pictures in single-frame playback, see page 20). Note that deleted pictures can not be recovered.
Page 60 ■ ■ FRAME FRAME: Deleting Selected Images : Deleting Selected Images Selecting FRAME displays the dialog shown at right. Press the selector left or right to scroll through pictures and press MENU/OK to delete the current picture (the picture is deleted immediately; be careful not to delete the wrong picture).
Page 61: Photobook Assist
3 Photobook Assist Create books from your favorite photos. Creating a Photobook Creating a Photobook Select 3 PHOTOBOOK ASSIST in the playback menu. Highlight NEW BOOK. Press MENU/OK to display the new book dialog. Choose pictures for the new book. •...
Page 62: Viewing Photobooks
A Note • Choose SELECT ALL to select all photos, or all photos matching the specified search conditions, for the book. Press MENU/OK. The new book will be added to the list in the photobook assist menu. C Caution • Photobooks can contain up to 300 pictures. •...
Page 63: Image Search
V Image Search Image Search based on categories Image Search based on categories Search for pictures by date, subject, scene, and file type. Select V IMAGE SEARCH in the playback menu (pg. 87). Press the selector up or down to highlight the desired search category.
Page 64: Viewing Panoramas
Viewing Panoramas To view a panorama, display in single-frame view and press the selector down. Horizontal panoramas are displayed from left to right, vertical panoramas from top to bottom. The following operations can be performed during playback: Operation Operation Button Button Start/pause playback...
Page 65: A Recording Movies
A Recording Movies Shoot short movies with sound. Sound is recorded via the built-in microphone; do not cover the microphone during recording. Press the A button to start recording. aREC and time remaining are displayed B Tip • There is no need to keep the shutter button pressed during recording.
Page 66 Press the A button again to end recording. Recording ends automatically when the movie reaches maximum length or memory is full. C Caution • The indicator lamp lights while movies are being recorded. Do not open the battery chamber during shooting or while the indicator lamp is lit.
Page 67: D Viewing Movies
D Viewing Movies During playback, movies are displayed in the monitor as shown at right. The following operations can be performed while a movie is displayed: Operation Operation Description Description Start/pause Press the selector down to start playback. playback Press again to pause. Press the selector up to end playback.
Page 68: Viewing Pictures On Tv
Viewing Pictures on TV Connect the camera to a TV and tune the television to the video channel to show pictures to a group. Connect the A/V cable, as shown below. Be sure that the camera is off before connecting the cable. Connecting the Camera to High Definition (HD) TVs An HDMI cable (available from third-party suppliers) can be used to connect the camera to High Definition (HD) devices (playback only).
Page 69 Viewing Pictures on TV Press D for about a second to turn the camera on. The camera monitor turns off and pictures and voice memos are played back on the TV. Note that the camera volume controls have no effect on sounds played on the TV;...
Page 70: Printing Pictures Via Usb
Printing Pictures via USB If the printer supports PictBridge, the camera can be connected directly to the printer and pictures can be printed without first being copied to a computer. Note that depending on the printer, not all the functions described below may be supported. Connecting the Camera Connecting the Camera Connect the supplied USB cable as shown...
Page 71 B Tip: Printing the Date of Recording • To print the date of recording on pictures, press DISP/BACK in steps 1–2 to display the PictBridge menu (see “Printing the DPOF Print Order,” on pg. 58). Press the selector up or down to highlight PRINT WITH DATE y and press MENU/OK to return to the PictBridge display (to print pictures without the date of recording, select PRINT WITHOUT DATE).
Page 72: Printing The Dpof Print Order
Printing the DPOF Print Order Printing the DPOF Print Order To print the print order created with r PRINT ORDER (DPOF) in the playback menu (pg. 56): In the PictBridge display, press DISP/ BACK to open the PictBridge menu. PICTBRIDGE PRINT WITH DATE PRINT WITHOUT DATE PRINT DPOF...
Page 73: Creating A Dpof Print Order
Creating a DPOF Print Order Creating a DPOF Print Order The r PRINT ORDER (DPOF) option in the playback menu can be used to create a digital “print order” for PictBridge-compatible printers (pg. 56) or devices that support DPOF. DPOF DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is standard that allows pictures to be printed from “print orders”...
Page 74 Repeat steps 1–2 to complete the print order. Press MENU/OK to save the print order when settings are complete, or DISP/BACK to exit without changing the print order. The total number of prints is displayed in the monitor. Press MENU/OK to exit. The pictures in the current print order are indicated by a x icon during playback.
Page 75: 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 not connect the camera to the computer until installation is complete. Installing the Software Installing the Software Two applications are supplied: MyFinePix Studio for Windows and FinePixViewer for the Macintosh.
Page 76 Start the computer. Log in to an account with administrator privileges before proceeding. Exit any applications that may be running and insert the installer CD in a CD-ROM drive. Windows 7/Windows Vista If an AutoPlay dialog is displayed, click SETUP.EXE. A “User Account Control” dialog will then be displayed; click Yes (Windows 7) or click Allow (Windows Vista).
Page 77 Macintosh: Installing FinePixViewer Macintosh: Installing FinePixViewer Confirm that the computer meets the following system requirements: PowerPC or Intel Pre-installed versions of Mac OS X version 10.3.9–10.6 (for the latest information, visit http://www.fujifilm. OS OS com/) 256 MB or more Free disk space A minimum of 200 MB required for installation with 400 MB available when FinePixViewer is running...
Page 78 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. The version number is printed at the top of the CD label for reference when updating the software or contacting customer support.
Page 79: Connecting The Camera
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 (pg. 8). If no card is inserted, pictures will be copied from internal memory. A Note •...
Page 80 C Caution • 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 81: Menu
Using the Menus: Shooting Mode The v-mode and shooting menus contain settings for a wide range of shooting conditions. Using the v v -Mode Menu Using the -Mode Menu Press the v button to display the v-MODE menu. Press the selector up or down to highlight the desired menu item.
Page 82: V-Mode Menu Options
v -Mode Menu Options -Mode Menu Options Menu item Menu item Adjust ISO sensitivity (pg. 69). Choose higher n ISO values when the subject is poorly lit. o IMAGE SIZE Choose image size and aspect ratio (pg. 69). Simulate the effects of different types of film W FILM SIMULATION (pg.
Page 83: Iso
n ISO Control the camera’s sensitivity to light. Higher values can be used to reduce blur when lighting is poor; note, however, that mottling may appear in pictures taken at high sensitivities, particularly at settings above 1600. If AUTO or an option such as AUTO (1600) is selected, the camera will adjust sensitivity automatically in response to shooting conditions.
Page 84: W Film Simulation
Aspect Ratio Pictures with an aspect ratio of 4 : 3 have the same proportions as the camera display. Pictures with an aspect ratio of 3 : 2 have the same proportions as a frame of 35-mm film, while an aspect ratio of 16 : 9 is suited to display on High Definition (HD) devices.
Page 85: Using The Shooting Menu
Using the Shooting Menu Using the Shooting Menu Press MENU/OK to display the shooting menu. Press the selector up or down to highlight the desired menu item. Press the selector right to display options for the highlighted item. Using the Menus: Shooting Mode Press the selector up or down to highlight the desired option.
Page 86: Shooting Menu Options
Shooting Menu Options Shooting Menu Options Menu item Menu item A P MODE Choose options for O mode (pg. 21). A Adv. MODE Choose an advanced shooting mode (pg. 22). A SCENE POSITION Choose a scene for SP mode (pg. 27). Adjust ISO sensitivity (pg.
Page 87 Menu item Menu item C WHITE BALANCE Adjust color for different light sources (pg. 76). E CONTINUOUS Shoot a series of pictures (pg. 78). 3 FACE DETECTION Turn Intelligent Face Detection on or off (pg. 74). Choose how the camera meters exposure (pg. B PHOTOMETRY 79).
Page 88: Intelligent Face Detection
3 FACE DETECTION 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 vertical or horizontal orientations) to prevent the camera from focusing on the background.
Page 89 C Caution • If no face is detected when the shutter button is pressed halfway (pg. 112), the camera will focus on the subject at the center of the display and red-eye will not be removed. Shoot. Press the shutter button all the way down to shoot.
Page 90: T Image Quality
T IMAGE QUALITY IMAGE QUALITY Choose how much image files are compressed. Select FINE (low compression) for higher image quality, NORMAL (high compression) to increase the number of pictures that can be stored. U DYNAMIC RANGE DYNAMIC RANGE Control contrast. Higher values are recommended for scenes that include both sunlight and deep shade or for increased contrast when photographing such subjects as...
Page 91 A Note • At settings other than Q, auto white balance is used with the flash. Turn the flash off (pg. 38) to take pictures at other settings. • Results vary with shooting conditions. Play pictures back after shooting to check colors in the monitor. ■...
Page 92: E Continuous
E CONTINUOUS CONTINUOUS Capture motion in a series of pictures. A Note • The flash turns off automatically. The previously- selected flash mode is restored when OFF is selected for E CONTINUOUS. • Frame rate varies with shutter speed. R / / o ■...
Page 93: B Photometry
B PHOTOMETRY PHOTOMETRY Choose how the camera meters exposure when Intelligent Face Detection is off. • N MULTI: Automatic scene recognition is used to adjust exposure for a wide range of shooting conditions. • O SPOT: The camera meters lighting conditions at the center of the frame.
Page 94: Tracking
• T CONTINUOUS: While the shutter button is pressed halfway, the camera continuously adjusts focus to reflect changes in the distance to the main subject in the focus frame (note that this increases the drain on the battery and that the sound of the camera focusing will be audible).
Page 95 Press MENU/OK to activate S FACE RECOGNITION. ■ REGISTER ■ REGISTER Shooting Shooting Select REGISTER from S FACE RECOGNITION. Press MENU/OK to turn to shooting mode. Press the shutter button to shoot. Capture a front face. REGISTER FACE CAPTURE THE FACE ALONG WITH THE GUIDLINE CANCEL Press MENU/OK to display PERSONAL...
Page 96 Press the selector left, right, up or down to highlight SET. Press MENU/OK to register. A Note • Highlight DEL and press MENU/OK to erase a letter. • Highlight g and press MENU/OK to put a space. • Up to 14 letters can be displayed. Registering a birthday Registering a birthday Press the selector up or down to...
Page 97 ■ VIEW & EDIT ■ VIEW & EDIT Select VIEW & EDIT from S FACE RECOGNITION to display REGISTERED FACE. REGISTERED FACE TARO BACK Press the selector left or right to highlight a face to view or edit. Press MENU/OK to display PERSONAL INFO.
Page 98 ■ ■ AUTO REGISTRATION AUTO REGISTRATION Select AUTO REGISTRATION from S FACE RECOGNITION and set it to ON. After shooting the same face several times with 3 FACE DETECTION turned on, the camera automatically recognizes the face. A Note • When the camera recognizes a face that has been shot many times, the message REGISTER THIS PERSON? appears.
Page 99: Using The Menus: Playback Mode
Using the Menus: Playback Mode The v-MODE and playback menus are used to manage the pictures in internal memory or on the memory card. Using the v v -Mode Menu Using the -Mode Menu Press the D button to enter playback mode (pg.
Page 100: Slide Show
q SLIDE SHOW SLIDE SHOW View pictures in an automated slide show. Choose the type of show and press MENU/OK to start. Press DISP/BACK at any time during the show to view on-screen help. When a movie is displayed, movie playback will begin automatically, and the slide show will continue when the movie ends.
Page 101: Using The Playback Menu
Using the Playback Menu Using the Playback Menu Press D to enter playback mode (pg. 11). Press MENU/OK to display the playback menu. Press the selector up or down to highlight the desired menu item. Using the Menus: Playback Mode Press the selector right to display options for the highlighted item.
Page 102: Playback Menu Options
Playback Menu Options Playback Menu Options The following options are available: Option Option 3 PHOTOBOOK ASSIST Create books from your favorite photos (pg. 47). V IMAGE SEARCH Search images based on categories (pg. 49). M ERASE Delete all or selected pictures (pg. 45). q SLIDE SHOW View pictures in a slide show (pg.
Page 103: Red Eye Removal
a RED EYE REMOVAL RED EYE REMOVAL If the current picture is marked with a B icon to indicate that it was taken with Intelligent Face Detection, 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 104: R Crop
■ ■ SET ALL SET ALL Press MENU/OK to protect all pictures, or press DISP/BACK to exit without changing picture status. ■ ■ RESET ALL RESET ALL Press MENU/OK to remove protection from all pictures, or press DISP/BACK to exit without changing picture status.
Page 105: Resize
B Tip: Intelligent Face Detection If the picture was shot with Intelligent Face Detection (pg. 74), B will be displayed in the monitor. Press the F button to zoom in on the selected face. Press MENU/OK. A confirmation dialog will be displayed. Copy size is shown at the top.
Page 106: N Image Rotate
N IMAGE ROTATE IMAGE ROTATE By default, pictures taken in tall orientation are displayed in wide orientation. Use this option to display pictures in the correct orientation in the monitor. It has no effect on pictures displayed on a computer or other device. A Note •...
Page 107: P Copy
P COPY COPY Copy pictures between internal memory and a memory card. Press the selector up or down to highlight d INTERNAL MEMORY g x CARD (copy pictures from internal memory to the memory card) or x CARD g d INTERNAL MEMORY (copy pictures from a memory card to internal memory).
Page 108: Q Voice Memo
C Caution • Copying ends when the destination is full. • DPOF print information is not copied (pg. 58). Q VOICE MEMO VOICE MEMO To add a voice memo to a still picture, select Q VOICE MEMO after displaying the picture in playback mode.
Page 109 ■ Playing Voice Memos ■ Playing Voice Memos To play back a voice memo, select a picture for which a voice memo has been recorded (i.e., a picture indicated by h), and then select PLAY on the Q VOICE MEMO screen in the playback menu.
Page 110: Serase Face Recog
S ERASE FACE RECOG. ERASE FACE RECOG. When playing back an image containing a registered face with personal information, select S ERASE FACE RECOG. to enlarge the face. Press MENU/OK to erase the personal information. A Note • Personal information cannot be erased when the image size is t.
Page 111: The Setup Menu
The Setup Menu Using the Setup Menu Using the Setup Menu Display the setup menu. 1.1 Press MENU/OK to display the menu for the current mode. 1.2 Press the selector left to highlight a left tab. 1.3 Press the selector up or down to select 4.
Page 112: Setup Menu Options
Setup Menu Options Setup Menu Options Menu item Menu item e DATE/TIME Set the camera clock. p TIME DIFFERENCE Set the clock to local time (pg. 100). Choose a language. Turn off the speaker, flash, and AF-assist illuminator/self- 7 SILENT MODE timer lamp.
Page 113 Menu item Menu item g LCD BRIGHTNESS Control the brightness of the display (pg. 103). o AUTO POWER OFF Choose the auto power off delay (pg. 103). Reduce blur. Choose whether the function is performed at all times when the camera is in the shooting mode Z DUAL IS MODE (k CONTINUOUS), only when the shutter button is pressed halfway (l SHOOTING ONLY) or OFF.
Page 114: Time Difference
p TIME DIFFERENCE 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. Specify the difference between local time and your home time zone. 1.1 Press the selector up or down to highlight j LOCAL.
Page 115: Format
m FORMAT FORMAT Format internal memory or a memory card. If a memory card is inserted in the camera, x will be displayed in the dialog and this option will format the memory card. If no memory card is inserted, d will be displayed and this option will format internal memory.
Page 116: Frame No
ZOOM (CONTINUOUS) is disabled in the following case: - A, G or F is selected in the shooting mode. - An option other than OFF is selected for E CONTINUOUS. A Note • Pictures taken in continuous shooting modes are always displayed after shooting.
Page 117: Playback Volume
A Note • If the frame number reaches 999-9999, the shutter release will be disabled (pg. 120). • Selecting s RESET (pg. 98) resets b FRAME NO. to CONTINUOUS but does not reset frame numbering. • Frame numbers for pictures taken with other cameras may differ.
Page 118: Digital Zoom
A Note • Although OFF is selected for o AUTO POWER OFF, the camera will turn off automatically if no operations are performed for five minutes in the following case: - w QUICK AF or x CLEAR DISPLAY is selected for m POWER MANAGEMENT.
Page 119: Power Management
m POWER MANAGEMENT POWER MANAGEMENT Optimize camera performance for increased battery life, quick focus response, or improved display quality. The following options are available: • v POWER SAVE: Monitor refresh rate is reduced. If no operations are performed for 10 s, the monitor will dim automatically to save power.
Page 120: Optional Accessories
Optional Accessories The camera supports a wide range of accessories from FUJIFILM and other manufacturers. ■ ■ Audio/Visual Audio/Visual Audio/visual output HDMI cable* HDTV* HD player HDMI cable* ■ Printing ■ Printing PictBridge-compatible printer* * Available from third-party suppliers. DIGITAL CAMERA ■...
Page 121: Accessories From Fujifilm
Accessories from FUJIFILM Accessories from FUJIFILM The following optional accessories are 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.com/products/digital_cameras/index.html. Rechargeable NP-50 (supplied) Li-ion battery...
Page 122: Caring For The Camera
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 fluid has been applied. Care should be taken to avoid scratching the lens or monitor.
Page 123: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Power and Battery Problem Problem The battery is exhausted. The battery is not in the correct orientation. The camera does not turn on. The battery-chamber cover is not latched. Latch the battery-chamber cover. The AC adapter and DC coupler are not connected properly.
Page 124 Clean the terminals with a soft, dry cloth. The battery has reached the end of its charging life. Purchase a new battery. If the battery still fails to charge, contact your FUJIFILM dealer. Plug the charger correctly into the power outlet. Possible cause Possible cause Select ENGLISH.
Page 125 Shooting Problem Problem Memory is full. Memory is not formatted. No picture is There is dirt on the memory card contacts. Clean the contacts with a soft, dry cloth. taken when the shutter button is The memory card is damaged. Taking pressed.
Page 126 Problem Problem Intelligent Face Detection is not available in the current shooting mode. Face detection X TRACKING is selected for F AF not available. MODE. The subject’s face is obscured by sunglasses, a hat, long hair, or other objects. Intelligent The subject’s face occupies only a small Face No face is...
Page 127 Problem Problem The flash is charging. The flash is not available in the current shooting mode. The flash does The battery is exhausted. not fire. An option other than OFF is selected for E CONTINUOUS. The flash is pressed. Flash The desired flash mode is not available in Flash mode not the current shooting mode.
Page 128 Problem Problem The lens is dirty. The lens is blocked. Pictures are R is displayed during shooting and the blurred. focus frame is displayed in red. 0 is displayed during shooting. Pictures are Slow shutter speed selected and the mottled. subject is poorly lit.
Page 129 Movie Problem Problem T CONTINUOUS is selected for F AF The sound of MODE. Recording camera focusing Zoom in or out while recording a movie. is heard. Intelligent Face Detection is on. Playback Problem Problem Pictures are The pictures were taken with a different grainy.
Page 130 Connections Problem Problem Monitor is off. The camera is connected to a TV. The camera is not properly connected. An A/V cable was connected during movie playback. No picture or Input on the television is set to “TV”. sound. The camera is not set to the correct video standard.
Page 131 AC adapter/ DC coupler. Insert a fresh or fully-charged spare battery. Remove and reinsert the battery or disconnect and reconnect the AC adapter/ DC coupler. If the problem persists, contact your FUJIFILM dealer. Troubleshooting Solution Solution Page Page...
Page 132: Warning Messages And Displays
Clean the contacts with a soft, dry cloth. If the message is repeated, format the memory card (pg. 101). If the message persists, replace the memory card. Contact a FUJIFILM dealer. Unlock the memory card (pg. 8). Use the camera to format the memory card (pg. 101).
Page 133 (pg. 101). If the message persists, replace the memory card. Use a compatible memory card. Contact a FUJIFILM dealer. Delete pictures or insert a memory card with more free space. Delete pictures or insert a memory card with more free space.
Page 134 Remove protection before deleting, rotating, or adding voice memos to pictures. The voice memo can not be played back. Contact a FUJIFILM dealer. Select a different source. These pictures can not be cropped. j RESIZE is not available in these cases.
Page 135 Warning Warning The DPOF print order on the current memory DPOF FILE ERROR card contains more than 999 images. CAN NOT SET DPOF The picture can not be printed using DPOF. A CAN NOT SET DPOF Movies can not be printed using DPOF. CAN NOT ROTATE The picture is protected.
Page 136: Glossary
Glossary Digital zoom: Unlike optical zoom, digital zoom does not increase the amount of visible detail. Instead, details visible 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 in internal memory or on a memory card.
Page 137: Internal Memory/Memory Card Capacity
Internal Memory/Memory Card Capacity The following table shows the recording time or number of available frames 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 138: Specifications
Specifications System Model Digital Camera FinePix F300EXR Effective pixels 12 million -in. Super CCD EXR Storage media • Internal memory (approx. 40 MB) File system Compliant with Design Rule for Camera File System (DCF), Exif 2.3, and Digital Print Order Format...
Page 139 System Metering 256-segment through-the-lens (TTL) metering; MULTI, SPOT, AVERAGE Exposure control Programmed AE; aperture-priority AE; shutter-priority AE; manual exposure Exposure compensation –2 EV – +2 EV in increments of A (NATURAL AND FLASH LIGHTING), B (NATURAL LIGHT), C (PORTRAIT), Scene modes V (PORTRAIT ENHANCER), Y (DOG), T (CAT), K (LANDSCAPE), L (SPORT), D (NIGHT), U (NIGHT (TRIPOD)), W (FIREWORKS), E (SUNSET), F (SNOW), G (BEACH), X (UNDERWATER), I (PARTY), O (FLOWER), P (TEXT)
Page 140 System Off, 2 sec., 10 sec., 8 auto release, 5 auto release Self-timer Flash Auto flash; effective range when sensitivity is set to ISO 800 is approx. 15 cm–3.2 m/0.5 ft.–10.5 ft. (wide angle), 90 cm–1.9 m/3 ft.–6.2 ft. (telephoto) Flash modes Auto, forced flash, off, slow synchro (red-eye removal off);...
Page 141 Input/output terminals A/V OUT 8-pin multi-connector for NTSC or PAL output with monaural sound (audio/video output) Digital input/output USB 2.0 High Speed; shares A/V OUT connector HDMI output HDMI Micro Connector Power supply/other Power supply NP-50 rechargeable battery; optional AC power adapter AC-5VX and DC coupler CP-50 Guide to the number of Battery Type NP-50 Number of frames Approx.
Page 142 NP-50 rechargeable battery Nominal voltage DC 3.6 V Nominal capacity 1000 mAh Operating temperature 0 °C – +40 °C/+32 °F – +104 °F Dimensions (W × H × D) 35.4 mm × 40.0 mm × 6.6 mm/1.4 in. × 1.6 in. × 0.3 in. Weight Approx.
Page 143 European countries and China. Notices • Specifications subject to change without notice. FUJIFILM shall not be held liable for damages resulting from errors in this manual. • Although the monitor is manufactured using advanced high-precision technology, small bright points and anomalous colors (particularly in the vicinity of text) may appear.
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Page 145: Restrictions On Camera Settings
Restrictions on Camera Settings Shooting Mode and Camera Settings Shooting Mode and Camera Settings The options available in each shooting mode are listed below. Option Option k P P A A S S M M L L Macro mode ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Macro mode AUTO AUTO...
Page 146 Option Option k P P A A S S M M ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ QUALITY QUALITY ✔...
Page 147 Option Option k P P A A S S M M A SCENE POSITION SCENE POSITION ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔...

FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR Owner's Manual

Notes and Cautions

About this Manual

Camera Q & a

Before You Begibefore You Beginn

Introduction

First Stepfirst Stepss

Charging the Battery

Inserting the Battery

Inserting a Memory Card

Turning the Camera on and off

Basic Setup

Basic Photography and Playbacbasic Photography and Playbackk

Taking Pictures in R (P AUTO) Mode

Viewing Pictures

More on Photographmore on Photographyy

Shooting Mode

Adv. ADVANCED

Sp Scene Position

M Manual

P Program Ae

A Aperture Priority Ae

S Shutter-Priority Ae

Focus Lock

Exposure Compensation

L Macro Mode (Close-Ups)

K Using the Flash (Super Intelligent Flash)

J Using the Self-Timer

Playback Options

M Deleting Pictures

Photobook Assist

Image Search

Viewing Panoramas

A Recording Movies

D Viewing Movies

Viewing Pictures on TV

Printing Pictures Via USB

Viewing Pictures on a Computer

Menu

Using the Menus: Shooting Mode

Using the Menus: Playback Mode

The Setup Menu

Optional Accessories

Caring for the Camera

Troubleshooting

Warning Messages and Displays

Glossary

Internal Memory/Memory Card Capacity

Specifications

Quick Links

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