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FujiFilm FinePix X100 Owner's Manual

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BL01285-202

DIGITAL CAMERA

Before You Begin
X100
FINEPIX
First Steps
Owner's Manual
Taking Photographs
Thank you for your purchase of this product. This
More on Photography
manual describes how to use your FUJIFILM FinePix
X100 digital camera and install the supplied software.
Viewing Pictures
Be sure that you have read and understood its con-
tents before using the camera.
Menus
Connections
For information on related products, visit our website at
http://www.fujifilm.com/products/digital_cameras/index.html
Technical Notes
For more information on the X100, visit
http://www.finepix-x100.com/
Troubleshooting
Appendix

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  • Page 1: Digital Camera

    Taking Photographs Thank you for your purchase of this product. This More on Photography manual describes how to use your FUJIFILM FinePix X100 digital camera and install the supplied software. Viewing Pictures Be sure that you have read and understood its con- tents before using the camera.

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    For Your Safety For Your Safety • Read Instructions: All the safety and operating 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 appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

  • Page 3: Safety Notes

    fi re or electric shock. Con- socket tact your FUJIFILM dealer. Do not allow water or foreign objects to enter the camera. If water or foreign objects get inside the camera, turn the camera off , remove the battery, and disconnect and unplug the AC power adapter.
  • Page 4 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 cleaning every two years. Please note that this service is not free of charge.
  • Page 5 AC Power Adapters (Available Separately) This section applies to all camera models. Use only FUJIFILM AC power adapters designated for use with this camera. Other adapters could damage the camera. • The AC power adapter is for indoor use only.
  • Page 6 Trademark Information Trademark Information xD-Picture Card and E are trademarks of FUJIFILM Corporation. The typefaces included herein are solely de- veloped by DynaComware Taiwan Inc. Macintosh, Quick- Time, and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S.A.

  • Page 7: Notices

    EC Declaration of Conformity EC Declaration of Conformity Name: FUJIFILM Electronic Imaging Europe GmbH Address: Benzstrasse 2 47533 Kleve, Germany declare that the product Product Name: FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA FinePix X100 Manufacturer’s Name: FUJIFILM Corporation Manufacturer’s 7-3, AKASAKA 9-CHOME, MINATO-KU, Address:...

  • Page 8: About This Manual

    About This Manual About This Manual Before using the camera, read this manual and the warnings in “For Your Safety” ( on specifi c topics, consult the sources below. Task Index Task Index ... Know what you want to do but don’t know the name for it? Find the answer in the “Task Index.

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Task Index Task Index Find items by task. ■ Taking Photographs The optical viewfi nder ... 6, 18 Power management ... 23 Shutter sounds ... 22 The self-timer ... 44 ■ Choosing Image Quality and Size Image size ... 69 Image quality ...
  • Page 10 Task Index ■ Choosing a Drive Mode Burst photography... 37 Bracketing ... 38 Panoramas ... 39 Movies ... 42 ■ Using the Flash The built-in fl ash... 2, 32 Flash photography ... 32 Flash mode ... 32 Flash compensation ... 71 Optional fl ash units ...71, 100 ■...

  • Page 11: Caring For The Camera

    Use a blower to remove dust from the lens and monitor, then gently wipe with a soft, dry cloth. 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 scratch-...
  • Page 12 Table of Contents Table of Contents For Your Safety ...ii IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...ii Safety Notes ...iii NOTICES ...vii About This Manual ...viii Task Index ...ix Caring for the Camera ...xi Before You Begin Before You Begin Symbols and Conventions ...1 Supplied Accessories ...1 Parts of the Camera ...2 The Command Dial ...4...
  • Page 13 More on Photography More on Photography N Using the Flash (Super-Intelligent Flash) ... 32 F Macro Mode (Close-ups) ... 34 White Balance ... 35 I Continuous Shooting (Burst Mode) ... 37 Bracketing ... 38 Panoramas ... 39 F Recording High-Defi nition (HD) Movies ... 42 Before Recording ...
  • Page 14 Table of Contents Menus Menus Using the Menus: Shooting Mode ... 69 Shooting Menu Options... 69 B SELF-TIMER ... 69 N ISO ... 69 O IMAGE SIZE ... 69 T IMAGE QUALITY ... 70 U DYNAMIC RANGE... 70 P FILM SIMULATION ... 70 t ND FILTER ...
  • Page 15 The Setup Menu ... 79 Using the Setup Menu ... 79 Setup Menu Options ... 80 F DATE/TIME ... 80 N TIME DIFFERENCE ... 80 L a ... 80 o SILENT MODE ... 80 R RESET ... 80 K FORMAT ... 81 A IMAGE DISP.
  • Page 16 Macintosh: Installing FinePixViewer ... 96 Connecting the Camera ... 98 Technical Notes Technical Notes Optional Accessories...100 Accessories from FUJIFILM ...100 Attaching Adapter Rings and Lens Hoods ...101 Connecting the Camera to Other Devices ...102 Caring for the Camera ...103 Storage and Use ...103 Cleaning ...104...

  • Page 17: 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. Other pages in this manual on which related information may be found.

  • Page 18: 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 ...31 Exposure compensation dial ...30 Shutter speed dial ...24, 25, 27 Hot shoe ...71, 102 Flash ...32 Microphone (L) ...42 Viewfi nder window ...18, 19 Strap eyelet ...9...
  • Page 19 Diopter adjustment control ...19 (playback) button...58 The Indicator Lamp The Indicator Lamp The indicator lamp shows camera status as follows: Indicator lamp Indicator lamp Glows green Glows green Focus locked. Blinks green Blinks green Blur, focus, or exposure warning. Picture can be taken. Blinks green and orange Blinks green and orange Recording pictures.

  • Page 20: The Command Dial

    Parts of the Camera The Command Dial The Command Dial Rotate the command dial or press it up ( q ), right ( w ), down ( e ), or left ( r ) to highlight items and press MENU/OK ( t ) to select. You can also rotate the command dial to choose a combination of shutter speed and aperture (program shift;...

  • Page 21: The Command Control

    Parts of the Camera The Command Control The Command Control Pressing the command control left or right performs the same function as pressing the command dial left or right. It can also be used to choose a combination of shutter speed and aperture in place of the command dial (program shift;...

  • Page 22: Camera Displays

    Parts of the Camera Camera Displays Camera Displays The following types of indicator may be displayed during shooting and playback. Indicators vary with camera settings. ■ Shooting: Optical Viewfi nder 5.0 10m 2000 F5.6 : indicates that no memory card is inserted and that pictures will be stored in the camera’s internal memory 13).

  • Page 23: Shooting: Electronic Viewfi Nder

    ■ Shooting: Electronic Viewfi nder 0.1 0.5 5.0 10m 2000 F5.6 : indicates that no memory card is inserted and that pictures will be stored in the camera’s internal memory 13). ■ Shooting: LCD Monitor 000100 2000 : indicates that no memory card is inserted and that pictures will be stored in the camera’s internal memory 13).

  • Page 24: Playback: Electronic Viewfi Nder/Lcd Monitor

    Parts of the Camera ■ Playback: Electronic Viewfi nder/LCD Monitor 100-0001 100-0001 3:2 F YouTube 12 / 31 / 2050 12 / 31 / 2050 10 : 00 AM 10 : 00 AM 1 / 1000 F4.5 Rating ...58 Red-eye removal indicator ...75 Silent mode indicator ...22 Gift image ...58 Frame number ...82...

  • Page 25: First Steps Attaching The Strap

    First Steps First Steps Attaching the Strap Attaching the Strap Attach the strap clips to the camera and then attach the strap. Open a strap clip. Use the clip attaching tool to open a strap clip as shown. Q Keep the tool in a safe place. You will need it to open the strap clips when removing the strap.
  • Page 26 Attaching the Strap Insert the strap. Insert the strap through a protective cover and strap clip. Fasten the strap. Fasten the strap as shown. Repeat Steps 5–6 for the second eyelet. Q To avoid dropping the camera, be sure the strap is correctly secured.

  • Page 27: Charging The Battery

    Charging the Battery Charging the Battery The battery is not charged at shipment. Charge the battery before use. Place the battery in the supplied battery charger. Insert the battery in the orientation indicated by the labels. Charge lamp label Battery charger The camera uses an NP-95 rechargeable battery.

  • Page 28: Inserting The Battery And A Memory Card

    Inserting the Battery and a Memory Card Inserting the Battery and a Memory Card Although the camera can store pictures in internal memory, optional SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards (sold separately) can be used to store additional pictures. After charging the battery, insert the battery and memory card as described below.
  • Page 29 Insert the memory card. Holding the memory card in the orientation shown at right, slide it in until it clicks into place at the back of the slot. Click Q Be sure card is in the correct orientation; do not insert at an angle or use force.
  • Page 30 Inserting the Battery and a Memory Card Removing the Battery and Memory Card Removing the Battery and Memory Card Before removing the battery or memory card, turn the camera off and open the battery-chamber cover. To remove the battery, press the battery latch to the side, and slide the battery out of the camera as shown.

  • Page 31: Compatible Memory Cards

    ■ Compatible Memory Cards FUJIFILM and SanDisk SD, SDHC, and SDXC mem- ory cards have been approved for use in the cam- era. 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 32: Turning The Camera On And Off

    Turning the Camera on and Off Turning the Camera on and Off Rotate the ON/OFF switch to ON to turn the camera on. Select OFF to turn the camera off . R Press the button to start playback. Press the shutter button halfway to return to shooting mode.

  • Page 33: 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 options in the setup menu; for information on displaying the setup menu, see page 80). Choose a language.

  • Page 34: Choosing A Display

    Choosing a Display Choosing a Display The camera is equipped with a hybrid optical/electronic viewfi nder (OVF/EVF) and an LCD monitor (LCD). Press VIEW MODE to choose a dis- play. OVF/EVF Automatic display selection using eye sensor Automatic Display Selection Automatic Display Selection In this mode, the viewfi nder turns on automatically when you put your eye to the view- fi nder, and the LCD monitor turns on when you take your eye away (note that the eye sensor...

  • Page 35: Using The Hybrid Viewfi Nder

    Using the Hybrid Viewfi nder Using the Hybrid Viewfi nder Use the viewfi nder selector to choose between optical and electronic viewfi nders. 5.0 10m 2000 F5.6 Optical viewfi nder display Electronic viewfi nder display Choosing a Display Choosing a Display Choose a display according to the task.

  • Page 36: The Disp/Back Button

    The DISP/BACK DISP/BACK Button Button The DISP/BACK button controls the display of indicators in the viewfi nder and LCD monitor. ■ Optical Viewfi nder: Shooting 5.0 10m 2000 F5.6 Standard display ■ Electronic Viewfi nder: Shooting 0.1 0.5 5.0 10m 2000 F5.6 Standard display...

  • Page 37: Electronic Viewfi Nder/Lcd Monitor: Playback

    ■ Electronic Viewfi nder/LCD Monitor: Playback Indicators displayed Indicators hidden 100-0001 100-0001 3:2 F 12 / 31 / 2050 12 / 31 / 2050 10 : 00 AM 10 : 00 AM 1 / 1000 F4.5 Q The optical viewfi nder can not be used for playback. Histograms Histograms Histograms show the distribution of tones in the im-...

  • Page 38: Choosing A Shutter Sound

    Choosing a Shutter Sound Choosing a Shutter Sound Use the e SHUTTER SOUND item in the setup menu to choose the sound made by the shutter. Press MENU/OK to display the menus. Press the command dial left to se- lect the tab for the current menu. SHOOTING MENU SELF-TIMER IMAGE SIZE...

  • Page 39: Power Management

    Power Management Power Management The setup menu contains the following power management options. For information on using the setup menu, see the previous page. G OVF POWER SAVE MODE OVF POWER SAVE MODE Selecting ON for G OVF POWER SAVE MODE approximately doubles the number of photo- graphs that can be taken with a fully-charged battery.

  • Page 40: Taking Photographs

    Taking Photographs Taking Photographs Program AE (P) Program AE (P) To allow the camera to adjust both shutter speed and aperture for optimal exposure, rotate the aperture ring and shutter speed dial to A. P will appear in the display. Q If the subject is outside the metering range of the camera, the shutter speed and aperture displays will show “–...

  • Page 41: Shutter-Priority Ae (S)

    Shutter-Priority AE (S) Shutter-Priority AE (S) To adjust shutter speed manually while letting the camera select aperture for optimal exposure, rotate the aperture ring to A and use the shutter speed dial. S will appear in the display. Q If the correct exposure can not be achieved at the selected shutter speed, aperture will be displayed in red when the shutter button is pressed halfway.

  • Page 42: Aperture-Priority Ae (A)

    Aperture-Priority AE (A) Aperture-Priority AE (A) To adjust aperture manually while letting the camera select shut- ter speed for optimal exposure, rotate the shutter speed dial to A and use the aperture ring. A will appear in the display. Q If the correct exposure can not be achieved at the selected aper- ture, the shutter speed will be displayed in red when the shutter but- ton is pressed halfway.

  • Page 43: Manual Exposure (M)

    Manual Exposure (M) Manual Exposure (M) Exposure can be altered from the value suggested by the camera by rotating both the shutter speed dial and aperture ring to set- tings other than A. M will appear in the display. R The command dial and command control can be used to adjust shutter speed and aperture by ±2 of 1 3 EV.

  • Page 44: Shutter Speed And Aperture

    Shutter Speed and Aperture Shutter Speed and Aperture Because the camera uses a lens-internal shutter, fast shutter speeds may not be available at large apertures. If the selected combination of shutter speed and aperture is unavailable, shutter speed or aperture will be displayed in red and the desired exposure may not be achieved. Aperture Aperture F2 F2...

  • Page 45: Long Time-Exposures (T/B)

    Long Time-Exposures (T/B) Long Time-Exposures (T/B) Select a shutter speed of T (time) or B (bulb) for long time-exposures. R Use of a tripod is recommended to prevent the camera from moving during the exposure. R To reduce “noise” (mottling) in long time-exposures, select ON for K LONG EXPOSURE NR in the set-up menu.

  • Page 46: Exposure Compensation

    Exposure Compensation Exposure Compensation Rotate the exposure compensation dial to adjust exposure when photographing very bright, very dark, or high-contrast subjects. The eff ect is visible in the LCD monitor and electronic viewfi nder; when using the optical viewfi nder, use the exposure indicator to check exposure. Exposure compensation indicator 2000 F5.6...

  • Page 47: Focusing And Taking Pictures

    Focusing and Taking Pictures Focusing and Taking Pictures Press the shutter button halfway to focus and the rest of the way down to shoot. Focus. Frame the picture with your subject in the center focus area and press the shutter button halfway to focus.

  • Page 48: More On Photography

    More on Photography More on Photography N Using the Flash (Super-Intelligent Flash) Using the Flash (Super-Intelligent Flash) When the fl ash 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 49 R If is displayed when the shutter button is pressed halfway, the fl ash will fi re when the photo is taken. R The fl ash may fi re several times with each shot. Do not move the camera until shooting is complete. R Remove lens hoods to prevent shadows in photos taken with the fl ash.

  • Page 50: F Macro Mode (Close-Ups)

    F Macro Mode (Close-ups) Macro Mode (Close-ups) To focus at distances as close as 10 cm/4 in., press the command dial left (F) and select F. If the optical viewfi nder is on, the camera will automatically switch to the electronic viewfi nder (because of parallax, the camera will not focus at distances of less than 80 cm/2.6 ft.

  • Page 51: White Balance

    White Balance White Balance For natural colors, press the command dial down (WB) to display the following op- tions, then rotate the dial or press it up or down to highlight an option that matches the light source and press MENU/OK to select (for an explanation of “white balance, ” see the Glossary on page 113).
  • Page 52 White Balance : Custom White Balance : Custom White Balance Choose to adjust white balance for unusual lighting conditions. White balance measurement options will be displayed; frame a white object so that it fi lls the display and press the shutter button all the way down to measure white balance.

  • Page 53: I Continuous Shooting (Burst Mode)

    I Continuous Shooting (Burst Mode) Continuous Shooting (Burst Mode) Capture motion in a series of pictures. Press the command dial up (DRIVE) to display drive options, then rotate the dial or press it up or down to highlight (TOP (RAW)). The options shown below will be displayed.

  • Page 54: Bracketing

    Bracketing Bracketing Automatically vary settings over a series of pictures. Press the command dial up (DRIVE) to display drive options and rotate the dial or press it up or down to highlight one of the following: Option Option Press the command dial left or right to highlight a bracketing amount. Each time the shutter button is pressed, the camera will take three shots at up to about 5 fps: one us- AE BKT AE BKT...

  • Page 55: Panoramas

    Panoramas Panoramas Follow an on-screen guide to create a panorama. Press the command dial up (DRIVE) to display drive options. Rotate the dial or press it up or down to high- light (MOTION PANORAMA) and press MENU/OK. MOTION PANORAMA To select the angle through which you will pan the camera while shooting, press the command dial left.
  • Page 56 Panoramas Pan the camera in the direction shown by the arrow. Shooting ends automatically when the camera is panned to the end of the guides and the panorama is complete. ANGLE R Shooting ends if the shutter button is pressed all the way down during shooting.
  • Page 57 The size of the completed panorama varies with the angle and pan direction. Angle Angle Pan direction Pan direction Horizontal Horizontal 120° 120° Vertical Vertical Horizontal Horizontal 180° 180° Vertical Vertical For Best Results For Best Results For best results, prop your elbows against your sides and move the camera slowly in a small circle at a Size (W ×...

  • Page 58: F Recording High-Defi Nition (Hd) Movies

    F Recording High-Defi nition (HD) Movies Recording High-Defi nition (HD) Movies Record short high-defi nition (1,280 × 720) movies at a frame rate of 24 fps. Sound is recorded in stereo via the built-in microphone; during recording, do not cover the microphone or use the viewfi nder se- lector, which is located next to the microphone.

  • Page 59: Before Recording

    F Recording High-Defi nition (HD) Movies Before Recording Before Recording Before recording, adjust aperture ( 26), white balance ( 35), fi lm simulation ( 54), and exposure compensation ( 30) and select a focus mode ( 48). R To increase zoom by 3 × for a focal length equivalent to 105 mm (35 mm format), press the button before recording begins.

  • Page 60: Using The Self-Timer

    h Using the Self-Timer Using the Self-Timer Use the timer for self-portraits or to prevent blur caused by camera shake. Press MENU/OK in shooting mode to display the shooting menu. Press the command dial up or down to highlight press MENU/OK. Press the command dial up or down to highlight one of the following options and press MENU/OK to select.
  • Page 61 h Using the Self-Timer Press the shutter button the rest of the way down to start the timer. The display in the monitor shows the number of seconds remaining until the shutter is released. To stop the timer before the picture is taken, press DISP/BACK.

  • Page 62: Focus/Exposure Lock

    Focus/Exposure Lock Focus/Exposure Lock To compose photographs with off -center subjects: Focus: Position the subject in the focus frame and press the shutter button half- way to lock focus and exposure. Focus and exposure will remain locked while the shutter button is pressed halfway (AF/AE lock). R Depending on the option selected for exposure can also be locked by pressing the AFL/AEL button;...
  • Page 63 Autofocus Autofocus Although the camera boasts a high-precision autofocus system, it may be unable to focus on the subjects listed below. • Very shiny subjects such as mirrors or car bodies. • Fast-moving subjects. • Subjects photographed through a window or other refl ective object. •...

  • Page 64: Focus Mode

    Focus Mode Focus Mode Use the focus mode selector to choose how the camera focuses. • AF-S (Single AF): Focus locks while the shutter button is pressed halfway. Choose for stationary subjects. • AF-C (Continuous AF): Focus is continually adjusted to refl ect changes in the distance to the subject even when the shutter button is not pressed halfway (note that this increases the drain on the battery).
  • Page 65 Manual Focus Manual Focus If ON is selected for j FOCUS CHECK in the setup menu (P 85), pressing the center of the command control magnifi es the view in the electronic viewfi nder or LCD monitor for precise focus. To scroll to other areas of the frame, press the AF button and rotate the com- mand dial.

  • Page 66: Focus Frame Selection

    Focus Frame Selection Focus Frame Selection When t AREA is selected for F menu and AF-S is selected for focus mode, the electronic view- fi nder and LCD monitor off er a choice of 49 focus points and the optical viewfi nder a choice of 25, allowing photographs to be composed with the main subject positioned almost anywhere in the frame.

  • Page 67: Sensitivity

    Sensitivity Sensitivity “Sensitivity” refers to the camera’s sensitivity to light. Choose from values between L (100) (ISO 100) and H (12800) (ISO 12800). Higher values can be used to reduce blur when lighting is poor, while low- er values allow slower shutter speeds or wider apertures in bright light; note, however, that mottling may appear in pictures taken at high sensitivities, particularly at H (12800), while choosing L (100) reduces dynamic range.

  • Page 68: Metering

    Metering Metering To choose how the camera meters exposure, press the AE button and rotate the command dial (you can also select the metering method by pressing the AE button and pressing the command control left or right). The following options are available: Mode Mode The camera instantly determines exposure based on an analysis of...

  • Page 69: The Fn Button

    The Fn Button The Fn Button The role played by the Fn button can be selected using the F Fn BUTTON option in the setup menu (P 83). The options available include depth-of-fi eld preview (P 26), the self-timer (P 44), sensitivity (P 51), image size (P 69), image quality (P 70), dynamic range (P 70), fi lm simulation (P 54), ND fi lter (P 57), AF mode (P 71), movie recording (P 42), and custom settings (P 55).

  • Page 70: Film Simulation

    Film Simulation Film Simulation Simulate the eff ects of diff erent kinds of fi lm, including black-and-white (with or without color fi lters). Press MENU/OK in shooting mode to display the shooting menu. Press the command dial up or down to highlight and press MENU/OK.

  • Page 71: Saving Settings

    Saving Settings Saving Settings Save up to three sets of custom camera settings for commonly-encountered situations. Saved settings can be recalled using the u SELECT CUSTOM SETTING option in the shooting menu. Press MENU/OK in shooting mode to display the shooting menu. Press the command dial up or down to highlight K EDIT/SAVE CUSTOM SETTING and press MENU/OK.

  • Page 72: The Raw Button

    The RAW Button The RAW Button Press the RAW button toggle RAW image quality on or off for a single shot. If a JPEG option is currently selected for image quality, pressing the RAW button temporarily selects the equivalent JPEG+RAW option. If a JPEG+RAW option is currently selected, pressing the RAW button temporarily selects the equivalent JPEG option, while if RAW is selected, pressing the RAW button temporarily selects FINE.

  • Page 73: The Nd Filter

    The ND Filter The ND Filter The camera is equipped with a Neutral Density (ND) fi lter that reduces exposure by the equivalent of 3 EV. This allows slower shutter speeds or wider apertures to be used with brightly lit subjects, making it possible to blur motion or soften background details without risk of overexposure.

  • Page 74: Viewing Pictures

    Viewing Pictures Viewing Pictures Viewing Pictures Full Frame Viewing Pictures Full Frame Pictures can be viewed in the electronic viewfi nder or LCD monitor. When taking important pictures, take a test shot and check the results. To view pictures full frame, press Additional pictures can be viewed by pressing the command dial left or right.

  • Page 75: Playback Zoom

    Photo Information Photo Information Photo information can be viewed by pressing the command con- trol right. Press the control left or right to view additional in- formation. R The active focus point is shown by a “+” icon. Zooming in on the Focus Point Zooming in on the Focus Point Press the center of the com- mand control to zoom in on the...

  • Page 76: Multi-Frame Playback

    Viewing Pictures Full Frame Multi-Frame Playback Multi-Frame Playback To change the number of images displayed, press 100-0001 100-0001 Use the command dial to highlight images and press MENU/OK to view the highlighted image full frame. In the nine- and hundred-frame displays, press the command dial up or down to view more pictures. when a picture is displayed full frame.

  • Page 77: Viewing Movies

    Viewing Movies Viewing Movies During playback, movies are displayed as shown at right. The following operations can be performed while a movie is displayed: Operation Operation Press the command dial down to start playback. Press again to pause. While playback Start/pause playback Start/pause playback is paused, you can press the selector left or right to rewind or advance one frame...

  • Page 78: Image Search

    Image Search Image Search Follow the steps below to search for pictures. Press MENU/OK during playback to display the playback menu. Press the command dial up or down to highlight IMAGE SEARCH and press MENU/OK. Highlight an option and press MENU/OK. Option Option BY DATE...

  • Page 79: Photobook Assist

    m PhotoBook Assist PhotoBook Assist Create books from your favorite photos. Creating a PhotoBook Creating a PhotoBook Select NEW BOOK for m PHOTOBOOK AS- SIST in the playback menu (P 73) and choose from the following options: • SELECT FROM ALL: Choose from all available pictures.

  • Page 80: Viewing Photobooks

    m 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 command dial left or right to scroll through the pictures. Photobooks Photobooks Photobooks can be copied to a computer using the supplied MyFinePix Studio software. Editing and Deleting Photobooks Editing and Deleting Photobooks Display the photobook and press MENU/OK.

  • Page 81: Viewing Panoramas

    Viewing Panoramas Viewing Panoramas If you press the command dial down when a panorama is displayed full frame, the camera will play back the picture from left to right or from bottom to top. Press the command dial down to pause and resume playback, or press the dial up to return to full-frame playback.

  • Page 82: Viewing Pictures Taken In A Single Burst

    Viewing Pictures Taken in a Single Burst Viewing Pictures Taken in a Single Burst When a picture taken in continuous shooting mode is dis- played full frame, the fi rst picture in the current burst can be viewed by pressing the command dial down (burst mode playback).

  • Page 83: Deleting Pictures

    x Deleting Pictures Deleting Pictures ERASE option in the playback menu can be used to delete individual pictures, multiple select- ed pictures, or all pictures. Note that deleted pictures can not be recovered. Copy important pictures to a computer or other storage device before proceeding. Press MENU/OK during playback to display the playback menu, then press the com- mand dial up or down to highlight ing options.

  • Page 84: Creating Jpeg Copies Of Raw Pictures

    Creating JPEG Copies of RAW Pictures Creating JPEG Copies of RAW Pictures RAW pictures store information on camera settings separately from the data captured by the camera image sensor. Using the j RAW CONVERSION option in the playback menu, you can create JPEG copies of RAW pictures using diff erent options for the settings listed below.

  • Page 85: Using The Menus: Shooting Mode

    Menus Menus Using the Menus: Shooting Mode Using the Menus: Shooting Mode The shooting menu is used to adjust settings for a wide range of shooting condi- tions. To display the shooting menu, press MENU/OK in shooting mode. Highlight items and press the command dial right to view options, then highlight an option and press MENU/OK.

  • Page 86: T Image Quality

    Using the Menus: Shooting Mode T IMAGE QUALITY IMAGE QUALITY Choose a fi le format and compression ratio. Select FINE or NORMAL to record JPEG images, RAW to record RAW images, or FINE+RAW or NORMAL+RAW to record both JPEG and RAW images. FINE and FINE+RAW use lower JPEG compression ratios for higher-quality JPEG images, while NORMAL and NORMAL+RAW user higher JPEG compression ratios to increase the num- ber of images that can be stored.

  • Page 87: H Sharpness

    Choose ON when using an optional third-party fl ash unit mounted on the camera hot shoe, or ON (COMMANDER) to control optional remote fl ash units using the camera’s built-in fl ash. No adjustment is required with optional FUJIFILM fl ash units.

  • Page 88: Select Custom Setting

    Using the Menus: Shooting Mode u SELECT CUSTOM SETTING SELECT CUSTOM SETTING Recall settings saved with K EDIT/SAVE CUSTOM SETTING. K EDIT/SAVE CUSTOM SETTING EDIT/SAVE CUSTOM SETTING Save settings (P 55). v DISP. CUSTOM SETTING DISP. CUSTOM SETTING Choose the items displayed in the optical viewfi nder or in the electronic viewfi nder and LCD monitor (P 20). The following items can be displayed: framing grid (you can also select the grid type as described on page 86), virtual horizon, autofocus distance (fo- cus distance is always displayed in manual focus mode), histogram, exposure (shutter speed, aperture, and sensitivity), exposure compensation/exposure indicator, metering, fl ash mode, white balance, fi lm simulation, dynamic range, number of exposures...

  • Page 89: Using The Menus: Playback Mode

    Using the Menus: Playback Mode Using the Menus: Playback Mode To display the playback menu, press MENU/OK in playback mode. Highlight items and press the command dial right to view options, then highlight an option and press MENU/OK. Press DISP/BACK to exit when settings are complete. Playback Menu Options Playback Menu Options m PHOTOBOOK ASSIT...

  • Page 90: Mark For Upload To

    Using the Menus: Playback Mode j MARK FOR UPLOAD TO MARK FOR UPLOAD TO Select pictures for upload to YouTube or Facebook using MyFinePix Studio (Windows only). Select YouTube to choose movies for upload to YouTube, FACEBOOK to choose photos and movies for upload to Facebook. Press the command dial left or right to display pictures and press MENU/OK to select or deselect.

  • Page 91: I Slide Show

    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 dur- ing the show to view on-screen help. The show can be ended at any time by pressing MENU/OK. Option Option NORMAL...

  • Page 92: D Protect

    Using the Menus: Playback Mode D PROTECT PROTECT Protect pictures from accidental deletion. Highlight one of the following options and press MENU/OK. • FRAME: Protect selected pictures. Press the command dial left or right to view pictures and press MENU/OK to select or deselect. Press DISP/BACK when the operation is complete.

  • Page 93: Resize

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

  • Page 94: E Copy

    Using the Menus: Playback Mode E COPY COPY Copy pictures between internal memory and a memory card. Highlight one of the following options and press the command dial right. • a INTERNAL MEMORY y b CARD: Copy pictures from internal memory to a memory card. •...

  • Page 95: 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 current mode. 1.2 Press the command dial left to highlight the tab for the current menu. 1.3 Press the command dial down to highlight 1.4 Press the command dial right to place the cursor in the setup menu.

  • Page 96: Setup Menu Options

    The Setup Menu Setup Menu Options Setup Menu Options F DATE/TIME DATE/TIME Set the camera clock (P 17). N TIME DIFFERENCE TIME DIFFERENCE Switch the camera clock instantly from your home time zone to the local time at your destination when traveling. To specify the diff erence between local time and your home time zone: Highlight g LOCAL and press the command dial right.

  • Page 97: K Format

    K FORMAT FORMAT If a memory card is inserted in the camera, this option will format the memory card. If no memory card is inserted, this option will format internal memory. Select OK to begin formatting. Q All data—including protected pictures—will be deleted from the memory card or internal memory. Be sure important fi les have been copied to a computer or other storage device.

  • Page 98: 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. con- trols whether fi le numbering is reset to 0001 when a new memory card is inserted or the current memory card or internal memory is formatted.

  • Page 99: J Lcd Brightness

    J LCD BRIGHTNESS LCD BRIGHTNESS Control the brightness of the displays. M AUTO POWER OFF AUTO POWER OFF Choose the length of time before the camera turns off automatically when no operations are performed. Shorter times reduce the drain on the battery; if OFF is selected, the camera must be turned off manually. Note that in some situations the camera turns off automatically even when OFF is selected.

  • Page 100: N Iso Auto Control

    The Setup Menu N ISO AUTO CONTROL ISO AUTO CONTROL Choose whether the camera automatically adjusts sensitivity if optimal exposure can not be achieved at current settings. Select- ing N ISO AUTO CONTROL displays the settings listed in the table below; press the command dial up or down to highlight a setting and press the dial right to display options for the highlighted item, then highlight the desired option and press MENU/OK.

  • Page 101: C Af Illuminator

    C AF ILLUMINATOR AF ILLUMINATOR If ON is selected, the AF-assist illuminator will light to assist autofocus. R The AF-assist illuminator turns off automatically in silent mode. Q The camera may be unable to focus using the AF-assist illuminator in some cases. If the camera is unable to focus in macro mode, try increasing the distance to the subject.

  • Page 102: Framing Guidline

    The Setup Menu z FRAMING GUIDLINE FRAMING GUIDLINE Choose the type of framing grid available in shooting mode. F GRID 9 GRID 9 For “rule of thirds” composition. J COLOR SPACE COLOR SPACE Choose the gamut of colors available for color reproduction. Option Option sRGB...

  • Page 103: Save Org Image

    n SAVE ORG IMAGE SAVE ORG IMAGE Choose ON to save unprocessed copies of pictures taken using B RED EYE REMOVAL. m AUTOROTATE PB AUTOROTATE PB Choose ON to automatically rotate “tall” (portrait-orientation) pictures during playback. O BACKGROUND COLOR BACKGROUND COLOR Choose a color scheme.

  • Page 104: Viewing Pictures On Tv

    Connections Connections Viewing Pictures on TV Viewing Pictures on TV To show pictures to a group, connect the camera to a TV using an HDMI cable (available separately from third-party suppliers; note that the TV can only be used for playback, not shooting). Turn the camera off .

  • Page 105: 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 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 106: Printing The Dpof Print Order

    Printing Pictures via USB R Pictures can be printed from internal memory or a memory card that has been formatted in the cam- era. R Page size, print quality, and border selections are made using the printer. Printing the Date of Recording Printing the Date of Recording To print the date of recording on pictures, press DISP/BACK in the PictBridge display and select PRINT...

  • Page 107: Creating A Dpof Print Order

    During Printing During Printing The message shown at right is displayed during printing. Press DISP/BACK to cancel before all pictures are printed (depending on the printer, printing may end before the current picture has printed). If printing is interrupted, turn the camera off and then on again.

  • Page 108: With Date / Without Date

    Printing Pictures via USB ■ WITH DATE / WITHOUT DATE To modify the DPOF print order, select ORDER (DPOF) in the playback menu and press the command dial up or down to highlight WITH DATE or WITHOUT DATE. WITH DATE PLAYBACK MENU on pictures.

  • Page 109: Reset All

    ■ RESET ALL To cancel the current print order, select RESET ALL for K PRINT ORDER (DPOF). The confi rmation shown at right will be displayed; press MENU/OK to remove all pictures from the order. R Remove the memory card to create or modify a print order for the pictures in internal memory.

  • Page 110: 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 camera to the computer until installation is complete.
  • Page 111 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 112: Macintosh: Installing Finepixviewer

    PowerPC or Intel (Core 2 Duo or better) Pre-installed copies of Mac OS X version 10.3.9–10.6 OS OS (visit http://www.fujifilm.com/support/digital_cameras/compatibility/ for more information) 256 MB or more (1 GB or more) Free disk space Free disk space A minimum of 200 MB required for installation with 400 MB available when FinePixViewer is running...
  • Page 113 Viewing Pictures on a Computer Mac OS X 10.5 or earlier: Open the “Applications” folder, start Image Capture, and select Preferences… from the Image Capture application menu. The Image Capture preferences dialog will be displayed; choose Other… in the When a camera is connected, open menu, then select FPVBridge in the “Applications/FinePixViewer”...

  • Page 114: 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 ( If no card is inserted, pictures will be copied from internal memory. R Windows users may require the Windows CD when starting the software for the fi rst time.
  • Page 115 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. Q Make sure that the computer does not display a message stating that copying is in progress and that the indicator lamp is out before turning the camera off or disconnecting the USB cable (if the number of im- ages copied is very large, the indicator lamp may remain lit after the message has cleared from the computer...

  • Page 116: Technical Notes Optional Accessories

    The camera supports a wide range of accessories from FUJIFILM and other manufacturers. Accessories from FUJIFILM Accessories from FUJIFILM The following optional accessories are available from FUJIFILM. For the latest information on the accesso- ries available in your region, check with your local FUJIFILM representative or visit http://www.fujifilm.com/ products/digital_cameras/index.html.

  • Page 117: Attaching Adapter Rings And Lens Hoods

    Lens hoods Lens hoods LH-X100: This aluminum lens hood, exclusively for use with the X100, comes with an AR- X100 adapter ring made of the same material. The adapter ring is required when attach- ing the hood. Adapter rings Adapter rings AR-X100: An aluminum adapter ring exclusively for use with the X100.

  • Page 118: Connecting The Camera To Other Devices

    USB cable (supplied) PictBridge-compatible printer Printer † ■ ■ Computer Related Computer Related SD card slot or card reader Computer * Available separately from FUJIFILM. † Available separately from third-party suppliers. X100 FINEPIX † SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card † USB cable (supplied) †...

  • Page 119: Caring For The Camera

    Caring for the Camera Caring for the Camera To ensure continued enjoyment of the product, observe the following precautions. Storage and Use Storage and Use If the camera will not be used for an extended pe- If the camera will not be used for an extended pe- riod, remove the battery and memory card.

  • Page 120: Cleaning

    Any remaining stains can be removed by wip- ing 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 monitor.

  • Page 121: Troubleshooting

    The battery has been charged many times: The battery has reached the end of its charging life. Purchase a new charge. charge. battery. If the battery still fails to charge, contact your FUJIFILM dealer. battery. If the battery still fails to charge, contact your FUJIFILM dealer. Menus and Displays...

  • Page 122: Focus Lock

    Problems and Solutions Shooting Problem Problem • • Memory is full Memory is full: Insert a new memory card or delete pictures ( • • Memory is not formatted Memory is not formatted: Format the memory card or internal memory ( •...
  • Page 123 Problem Problem • • The subject is not in range of the fl ash The subject is not in range of the fl ash: Position the subject in range of the fl ash ( The fl ash does not fully The fl ash does not fully •...
  • Page 124 : Charge the battery ( 11) or insert a fully-charged spare battery ( 11) or insert a fully-charged spare battery ( 12). If the problem persists, contact your FUJIFILM dealer. 12). If the problem persists, contact your FUJIFILM dealer. 22, 80).

  • Page 125: Warning Messages And Displays

    TURN OFF THE CAMERA Camera malfunction. Turn the camera off and then on again. If the message persists, contact a FUJIFILM dealer. Camera malfunction. Turn the camera off and then on again. If the message persists, contact a FUJIFILM dealer.
  • Page 126 • • Incompatible memory card Incompatible memory card: Use a compatible card ( • • Camera malfunction Camera malfunction: Contact a FUJIFILM dealer. a MEMORY FULL MEMORY FULL The memory card or internal memory is full and pictures can not be recorded or copied. Delete pictures ( The memory card or internal memory is full and pictures can not be recorded or copied.
  • Page 127 Warning Warning The camera has run out of frame numbers (current frame number is 999-9999). Format the memory card and The camera has run out of frame numbers (current frame number is 999-9999). Format the memory card and select select RENEW RENEW for for FRAME NO.
  • Page 128 Warning Messages and Display Warning Warning The DPOF print order on the current memory card contains more than 999 images. Copy the pictures to internal The DPOF print order on the current memory card contains more than 999 images. Copy the pictures to internal DPOF FILE ERROR DPOF FILE ERROR memory and create a new print order.

  • Page 129: Appendix

    Appendix Appendix Glossary Glossary 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. The information in the order includes the pictures to be print- ed and the number of copies of each picture.

  • Page 130: Internal Memory/Memory Card Capacity

    Internal Memory/Memory Card Capacity Internal Memory/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 131: Specifi Cations

    Specifi cations Specifi cations System Model Model FinePix X100 digital camera FinePix X100 digital camera Eff ective pixels Eff ective pixels 12.3 million 12.3 million Image sensor Image sensor 23.6 mm × 15.8 mm (APS-C format) CMOS (complementary metal-oxide semiconductor) image sensor with 23.6 mm ×...
  • Page 132 Specifi cations System Shutter speed Shutter speed (combined (combined • • P P mode mode: :   mechanical and electronic mechanical and electronic • • Bulb Bulb: Max. 60 min. : Max. 60 min. shutter) shutter) * *   ...
  • Page 133 Input/output terminals HDMI output HDMI output HDMI mini connector HDMI mini connector Digital input/output Digital input/output USB 2.0 High-Speed USB 2.0 High-Speed Power supply/other Power supply Power supply NP-95 rechargeable battery NP-95 rechargeable battery Battery life (approximate Battery life (approximate number of frames that can number of frames that can NP-95...
  • Page 134 Specifi cations NP-95 rechargeable battery Nominal voltage Nominal voltage DC 3.6 V DC 3.6 V Nominal capacity Nominal capacity 1,800 mAh 1,800 mAh Operating temperature Operating temperature 0 °C to +40 °C/+32 °F to +104 °F 0 °C to +40 °C/+32 °F to +104 °F Dimensions Dimensions (W ×...
  • Page 135 • Specifi cations subject to change without notice; for the latest information, visit http://www.fujifilm.com/products/ digital_cameras/index.html. FUJIFILM shall not be held liable for damages resulting from errors in this manual. • Although the electronic viewfi nder and LCD monitor are manufactured using advanced high-precision technol- ogy, small bright points and anomalous colors may appear, particularly in the vicinity of text.

  • Page 136: Restrictions On Camera Settings

    Restrictions on Camera Settings Restrictions on Camera Settings The options available in each shooting mode are listed below. Option Option F F (Macro Mode) (Macro Mode) AUTO AUTO B OFF (Flash) (Flash) B ON ON WB (White Balance) (White Balance) 5 fps 5 fps I (Continuous)
  • Page 137 Option Option ✔ ✔ AUTO AUTO ✔ ✔ U DYNAMIC DYNAMIC ✔ ✔ RANGE RANGE ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ P FILM FILM ✔ ✔ SIMULATION SIMULATION ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ t ND FILTER ND FILTER ✔...

  • Page 138: Auto Iso

    Restrictions on Camera Settings Option Option ISO AUTO ISO AUTO CONTROL CONTROL N ISO AUTO ISO AUTO MAX. SENSITIVITY ✔ ✔ MAX. SENSITIVITY CONTROL CONTROL MIN. SHUTTER MIN. SHUTTER SPEED SPEED B RED EYE REMOVAL RED EYE REMOVAL C AF ILLUMINATOR AF ILLUMINATOR j FOCUS CHECK FOCUS CHECK...
  • Page 139 Memo Memo...
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