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Page 1 FLU!FiLm DIGITAL CAMERA FINEPIX XP30 Series Owner's Manual Thank you for your purchase of this product. This manual describes how to use your FUJIFILMdigital camera and tile supplied software. Be sure that you have read and understood its contents and the warnings in "ForYour Safety"(_ ii) before us-...
Page 2: Important Safety Instructions
_For Your Safety IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Readlnstructions: All the safety and operat ing instructions should be read before the appliance is operated. • Retain Instructions: The safety and operating instructions should be retained future reference • Heed Wernin_s: All warnings pliance in the operating...
Page 3 Outdoor Antenna Grounding: If an outside Cleaning: Unplug antenna or cable system is connected to tlne wall outlet video product, be sure the antenna or cable uid cleaners system is grounded so as to provide some cloth for cleaning protection against voltage surges and built...
Page 4: Safetynotes
These actions could damage the cord and cause a fire or electric shock¸ If the cord is damaged, contact your FUJIFILM dealer¸ the nature of the instruc Donotpietethetameraonanunstabiesurfate.
Page 5 Do not use the churner to charge batteries other than those spod- batteries can cause the battery to leak fluid, overheat or burst When carrying the battery, install it in a diqital camera or keep it in the hard case, When storing tim battery, keep it in the hard case, When discarding, coverthe Battery terminals with insulation tape.
Page 6 ::] '<y The Battery and Power Supply Note: Check type battery used your camera read appropriate sections. The following describes proper use of batteries and how to prolong their life. Incor rect use can shorten batteryliG or cause leak age, overheating, fire, or explosion Read this section...
Page 7 _: 0 i'YO L _ _ !::_!_ This section applies to aft camera long Use only FUJIFILM AC power adapters nated for use with this camera. Other adapt This ers could damage the camera •...
Page 8 Users are also asked xO-Picture note that the transfer of memory cards FUJIFILM Corporation conlaining images or data protected under herein are solely developed copyright laws is only permissible within Taiwan Inc restrictions...
Page 9 Corporation and not as a subset thereo[ Restrictiens. Except where you have been specifically so by FUJIFILM Corporation, and without limiting graph, you may not (a) use this Data with applications installed...
Page 10 GoverningLaw. The above terms and conditions the laws of the State of Illinois, Netherlands, (i) its conflict oflaws previsions, or (ii) the United for Contracts for the International Sale of Goods, which is explidtly duded. You agree to submit to the jurisdiction The Netherlands fur any and all disputes, claims...
Page 11: About Thismanual
_About This Manual Before using the camera, read this manual and the warnings in "For Your Safe- ty"(_ ii). For information on specific topics, consult the sources below. ®®, M emory Cards Pictures carl be stored in the camera'sinternal memory or on optional SD,SDHC,and SDXCmemory cards (_ 14),referred to in this manual as"memory cards/'...
Page 12 _quently-Used Buttons -I_ To delete a picture, display it full frame and press the selector up (_). the Cameraon in PlaybackMode -k When the camera is off, playback can be started by pressing the button for about a second. -I_ To return instantly to shooting mode, press the shutter button...
Page 13: Product Featuresand Precautionsfor Use
':!) Sunscreen, suntan lotion, or other oily substances be removed with a damp cloth. ':!) The camera may lose water resistance if subjected retailer or a FUJIFILM-authorized resistance and JIS Class 6 (IP68) dust resistance with MIbSTD 81 OF Method 516.5: Shock.These...
Page 14 0 °C (32 °F) or above 40 °C (104 °F). ':!) To ensure continued water resistance, seal replaced about once a year (a fee is charged FUJIFILM-authorized repair technician • Cold Climates ':!) Battery performance drops at low temperatures, taken.
Page 15: Table Of Contents
_Table of Contents ForYourSafety ... IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ... ii SafetyNotes... About ThisManual ... Frequently-UsedButtons ... ×ii Product Featuresand Precautionsfor Use ... xiii Before You Begin Symbolsand Conventions... I Supplied Accessories ... I Partsof the Camera ... Camera Displays ... Shooting ...
Page 16 i_i:_ie of Contents More on Playback PlaybackOptions ... -k Favorites: RatingPictures... 40 Playback Zoom ... Multi-FramePlayback ... 42 Deleting Pictures... 43 Image Search... PhotoBook Assist ... 45 Creating a PhotoBook ... ViewingPhotobooks ... 46 Editingand DeletingPhotobooks ... 46 Viewing Panoramas... Movies Recording Movies ...
Page 17 Using the Menus:Playback Mode ... 70 Using the Playback Menu... Playback Menu Options ... PHOTOBOOK ASSIST ... 70 PHOTO N AViGATiON ... 71 iMAGE SEARCH ... ERASE ..EDIT ... MARK FOR UPLOADTO ... 73 SLIDE SHOW ... D RED EYE REMOVAL ...
Page 18 Co_ter_ts Technical Notes OptionalAccessories ... Printing ... Computer R elated ..Audio/Visual ... Accessories from FUJIFILM ..90 Caringfor the Camera... Storageand Use ... Condensation Cleaning ... Traveling ... xviii Troubleshooting Problems and Solutions... Warning Messagesand Displays... 99 Appendix Tipsand Tricks...
Page 19: Symbolsand Conventions
_ymbols and Conventions The following symbols are used in this manual: (D :This information should be read before use to ensure correct operation. _, :Additional information Other pages in this manual on which related information Menus and other text in the LCD monitor are shown in bold. tions in this manual, displays may be simplified for explanatory purposes.
Page 20: _Parts Of The Camera
_Parts of the Camera For more information, refer to the page listed to the right of each item. (2; ¢3 ... 49 ,;5_ i Selector button Move cursorup (exposure c ompensation) button (35) (delete) button (xii) Move cursorleft (macro)button Move cursordown Q (selfltimer)button button Move cursorright...
Page 21 _Zoom control ... Sh utter button... _ON/OFF button... 16 _ Flash... _Self-timer lamp ... 39 _ LEDilluminator... 69 Built-in GPS antenna... 29 _ Speaker ..Microphone... LCDmonitor... (-} (movierecording)button... 48 _Press a ndholdthe DISP/BACK buttonuntil 1_ isdisplayed. The Indicator Lamp The indicator lamp shows camera status as follows: Indicator lamp Focus locked.
Page 22: Camera Displays
CameraDi_play£ The following types of indicator may be displayed during shooting and play- back. Indicators vary with camera settings. • Shooting Shootingmode... 24 IntelligentFace Detectionindicator... 3 2 Continuous shootingmode... 68 Silentmodeindicator... 3, 81 Focus frame ... 33 Internalmemoryindicator _ll_: indicates t hat nomemory cardis inserted andthat pictures w ill bestored inthe camerag internal m emory(11). Movie quality...
Page 23: Playback
• Playback |1213112050 10:00 AN 1/250 F4.5 [_ -1 _ Battery Level Battery level is shown as follows: Indicator (white) Battery partially discharged. (white) Battery more than half discharged. (red) Low battery. Charge as soon as possible. b inksred Battery exhausted. Playback modeindicator...
Page 24 i:> ;i!/i" t S 0 _ t }l e (i] a _IA_!! _a ®¢ Hiding andViewing Indicators PressDISP/BACK to cycle through shooting and playback indicators asfollows: • Shooting: I ndicators displayed/indicators hidden/best framing • Playback: Indicators displayed/indicators hidden/-k favorites "/...
Page 25: Charging The Battery
_ging the Battery The battery is not charged at shipment. Charge the battery before use. 1 Place the battery in the supplied battery charger. Insert the battery in the orientation Tile camera uses an NP-45A recharge-{+.',@ indicated bythe (q-}(T_}(---} labels. able battery, 2 Plug the charger in.
Page 26 Ci_g!_i itseBa_tey 3 Charge the battery, Remove the battery when charging is complete. See the specifications 111) for charging times (note that charging times increase at low tem- peratures). <J>Unplug the charger when it is not in use. Steins...
Page 27: Inserting The Battery And A Memory Card
_lnsertinq the Battery and a Memory Although the camera can store pictures in internal memory, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards (sold separately) can be used to store addi- tional pictures. After charging the battery, insert the battery and memory card as described below. I Open the battery-chamber Pressthe latch as shown.
Page 28 B_4 e_y a c _, 2 Insert the battery. Insert the battery with the terminal first and in the orientation shown by the label inside the battery chamber, keeping latch pressed to one side. Confirm that the battery is securely latched. (!>...
Page 29 3 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. (!>Be sure card is in tile correct orientation; do not insert at an angle or useforce. If the mem- ory card is not correctly inserted or no mem- ory card is inserted, _ will appear in the LCD...
Page 30 _se_ gieB_te_ya_<_aLte_ 4 Close the battery-chamber Before closing the cover, check to confirm that there is no dust, sand, or other foreign matter on the water-resistant cent surfaces. ®_ Confirming ThattheCover I sLatched Confirm that tile battery<hamber or connector cover does not protrude from the camera body.
Page 31 % Removing t heBattery andMemory Card Beforeremoving tile battery or memory card,turn thecameraoffand pressthe latch to open the battery-chamber cover. To remove the battery, press the battery latch to the side, and slide the battery out of tile camera as shown. To remove the memory card, press it in and releaseit slowly.
Page 32: Compatible M Emory Cards
• Compatible Memory(ards FUJIFILM and SanDisk SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards have been ap- proved for use in the camera. is available at http://www.fujifilm.com/support/digitol_comeros/compotibility/. Operation is not guaranteed with xD-P£ture Cards or MultiMediaCard (!>Memory Cards • Donotturnthecamera offorremove thememory c ard whilethememory c ard isbeing formatted ordataare beingrecorded t oor deleted fromthe card.
Page 33 • Tile data in internal memory paired. Please note that the repairer will be able to view pictures in internal memory. • Formatting a memory card or internal which pictures are stored. Do not rename or delete this folder or use a computer other device to edit, delete, or rename image files.
Page 34: Turning The Cameraon And Off
the Camera on and Off Shooting M ode Pressthe ON/OFF button to turn the camera on. Press ON/OFF a gain to turn the camera off. _, Switching t oPlayback Mode Press tile [] button to start playback. Pressthe shutter button halfway to return to shooting mode.
Page 35 (l> Fingerprints and other marks on tile protective glass covering the lens carl affect pictures. Keeptile glass clean. (!;> The ON/OFF b utton does not completely end the supply of power to tile camera. _' AutoPower Off The camera will turn off automatically if no operations are performed for tile length of time selected for _ AUTO POWEROFF (_ 86).
Page 36: _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 (you can reset the clock or change languages at any time using the [] the setup menu; for information on displaying the setup menu, see page 81). I Highlight a language and press MENU/OK _, PressDISP/BACK to skip the current step.
Page 37 Pictures in _r_ (Scene Recognition) Mode This section describes how to take pictures The camera automatically analyzes propriately. 1 Turn the camera Press the ON/OFF button 8R shooting indicators Themo_ Icon This icon indicates that the camera continuously appropriate scene, increasing the drain on the battery. Tile camera selects the scene according subject: O PORTRAIT (portraits), 0 LANDSCAPE...
Page 38 i_!_ki_s<_ i :>ictures ir_ _: (S{ene w ¸ 2 I _ _¸ M _x::ie 2 Frame the picture. Use the zoom control to frame the picture in the display. Zoom out Zoom in Hold the camera steady with both hands and brace your elbows against your sides.
Page 39 3 Focus. Pressthe shutter button halfway to focus. _, Tile lens may make a noise when the camera focuses; this is normal. If the cameraisable to focus,it will beep twice and the in- dicator lamp will glow green. Ifthe cameraisunableto focus,the focus frame will turn red, !AF will be dis- played, and the indicator lamp will blink green.
Page 40 4 Shoot. Smoothly press t heshutter button therest o ftheway down totake thepicture. Ifthesubject ispoorly lit,tileflash m ay fire when t ilepic- tureistaken. F or i nformation lighting ispoor, see "$Using t ileFlash (Intelligent (_ 37). onusing t ileflash when Flash)"...
Page 41: Viewing Pictures
_Viewing Pictures Pictures can be viewed in the LCD monitor. graphs, take a test shot and check the results. 1 Press the [] button, The most recent picture will be displayed. View additional pictures, Press the selector right to view pictures in the order recorded, left to view pictures in reverse order.
Page 42: Shooting Mode
_Shooting. Mode Choose a shooting mode according to the scene or type of subject. (hoosin.g o Shooting.Mode 1 Press MENU/OK to display the shooting menu. 2 Highlight [] SHOOTING MODE and press the selector right to display shooting mode options. 3 Highlight the desired mode and press MENU/0K...
Page 43: Shootingmodeoptions
Shootin.gModeOptions Mode The camera automatically SCENE RECOGNITIONaccording to shooting Choose for crisp, dear snapshots. I_ AUTO situations. P PROGRAMAE The camera sets exposure O_ NATURAL & _. The camera takes two shots: one without qfi_ NATURAL LIGHT Capture natural lighting PORTRAIT Choose for portraits.
Page 44 Mode Choose for when using an optional 4_ UNDERWATER undervvater. "-" UNDERWATER Choose for wide-angle (WIDE) ground behind <_ UNDERWATER Choose for underwater (MACRO) _i" PARTY Capture indoor -_ FLOWER Choose for vivid close-ups TEXT Take clear pictures of text or drawings Description waterproof case to take photographs...
Page 45: Motion Panorama
• _ MOTION PANORAMA In this mode, you can take up to three pictures and join them together form a panorama. Use of a tripod is recommended overlapping shots. 1 Press the selector up to select a frame. Press the selector left or right to highlight a pan direction and press MENU/OK 2 Take a photograph.
Page 46 Si_ooting Mode 4 Take the last shot as described _, To end shooting and create a panorama after the first or second shot, press the multi selector up after completing Step 2 or Step 3 and proceed to Step 5. 5 Press MENU/OK to save the picture.
Page 47: Recording Gpsdatawith Pictures
_Recordinq GPS Data with To record GPS data with new pictures, press MENU/0K and select one of the fol- lowing options for [] LOCATION SEARCH in the setup menu (_ • PERMANENTLY ON:The camera continues turned off. The camera will be quicker to display GPS data when turned on, but the drain on the battery will increase.
Page 48 (l> Using GPS increases the drain o nthe battery, causing battery performance atlow temperatures. (!)The receiver may have anerror ofafew hundred meters (yards). (!)Tilecamera may beunable to receive GPS d ata insome locations. choose anoutdoor location with few obstructions (l)Tile position recorded when a photo i staken m ay d iffer from the actual location if some t ime has p assed since tilecamera was l ast able t oupdate GPS data.
Page 49 ... GP$ iii T ile camera may be unable to receive GPSdata if tile arlterlna (_ 2) is obstructed or when underground, underwater, under a bridge or overpass, inside a car, building, tunnel, or metal briefcase,between tall buildings, or in the vicinity of cell phones or other devices that broadcast in the 1.5GHz band.
Page 50: [] Intelligent Facedetection
_V:_ Intelligent Face Detection Intelligent Face Detection sets focus and exposure for human faces anywhere in the frame, preventing the camera from focusing on the background group portraits. Choose for shots that emphasize portrait subjects. To use Intelligent Face Detection, to display the shooting menu and select ON for FACEDETECTION (_...
Page 51: _Focus Lock
_Focus Lock To compose photographs with off-center subjects: 1 Focus: Position the subject in the focus frame (E[+]_) and press the shutter button and exposure. Focus and exposure will remain locked while the shutter button loci<). Recompose: Keep the button pressed halfway. 3 Shoot: Pressthe button all the way down.
Page 52 {:¸OilL_S LO<I_ Although tile camera boasts a high-precision focus on tile subjects listed below. If the camera is unable to focus, focus on another subject at the same distance and use focus lock to recompose • Very shinysubjects s uch asmirrors or carbodies. Fast-moving subjects.
Page 53: Exposure Compensation
_posure Compensation To adjust exposure compensation graphing very bright, very dark, or high-contrast subjects, press the selector up (1_). Pressthe selec- tor up or down to choose an exposure compensa- tion value and then press MENU/OIl. Choose positive (+) volues to increose exposure Choose negotive () volues to reduce exposure...
Page 54: Macromode (Close-Ups)
Macro Mode (Close-ups) For close-ups, press the selector left (_) and select When macro mode is in effect, the camera fo- cuses on subjects near the center of the frame. Use the zoom control to compose pictures (_ To exit macro mode, press the selector left (_) and select '_ OFF ' Useof a tripod is recommended to prevent blur caused...
Page 55: Using The Flash(Intelligent Flash)
the Flash (Intelligent When the flash is used, the camera's Intelligent Flash system instantly analyzes the scene based on such factors as the brightness of the subject, its position in the frame, and its distance from the camera. Flash output and sensitivity are adjusted to ensure that the main subject is correctly exposed while pre- serving the effects of ambient background scenes.
Page 56 _, Ifthe flash will fire, [] will be displayed when the shutter button is pressedhalfway. At slow shutter speeds, t"" will appear in the display to warn that pictures may be blurred; use of a tripod is recommended. The flash may fire several times with each shot. Do not move the camera until shooting iscomplete.
Page 57: Usingthe Self-Timer
<O Using the Self-Timer To use the self-timer, press the selector down (_) and choose from the following Option (OFF) Self-timer off. The camera starts the timer when it detects two portrait Press the selector up to choose how close the subjects must be together d._ (COUPLE TIMER) the timer starts (the more hearts, the closer the subjects must be together).
Page 58: K Favorites: Ratingpictures
_yback Options To view the most recent picture in the LCD monitor, pressthe [] button. Press the selector right to view pictures in the order recorded, left to view pictures in reverse order. desired frame. _, Picturestaker] using other cameras are indicated by a I_ ("gift image") icon during playback.
Page 59: Playback Zoom
Playback Zoom Select T to zoom in on pictures displayed in single-frame playback; select W to zoom out. When the picture is zoomed areas of the image not currently visible in the display. Press DISP/BACKto exit zoom. _, Tile maximum zoom ratio varies with image size.
Page 60: Multi-Frameplayback
Multi-FramePlayback Selecting W when a picture is shown full-frame the current image with previous and following Select W to increase the number of images displayed to two, nine, or one hundred, T to view fewer images. When two or more images are displayed, use the selector to highlight images and press MENU/OK to view the highlighted hundred-frame displays, use the selector to view more pictures.
Page 61 Deletinq Pictures To delete individual pictures, multiple ERASE(_ 71),and choosefromtheoptionsbe- pictures, or all pictures, press MENU/OK, select _ low. Note that deleted pictures can not be recov ... ered. Copy important pictures to a computer proceeding. Option Press the selector left or right to scroll through FRAME to delete the current Highlight...
Page 62: Image Search
_KTJImage Search Searchfor pictures. I Select [] IMAGE SEARCH in the playback menu (_ the following search criteria, and press MENU/OK: • BYDATE: S earch by date. • BYGPS LOCATION NAME:Search by location not begin with a letter from A to Z are listed in the search conditions under"#").
Page 63: Photobook Assist
PhotoBook Assist Create books from your favorite photos. Creatin.ga PhotoBook 1 Select NEW BOOK for [] 70) and choose from the following • SELECT F ROMALL: Choose from all available pictures. • SELECT B YIMAGE SEARCH: Choose from pictures matching conditions 44).
Page 64: Viewingphotobooks
Viewing Photobooks Highlight a book in the photobook the book, then press the selector left or right to scroll through the pictures. Editing.andDeleting. P hotobooks Display the photobook and press MENU/OKThe following played; select the desired option and follow the on-screen instructions. •...
Page 65: Viewing Panoramas
_Viewing. Panoramas If you press the selector down when a panorama is displayed full frame, the camera will play back the picture from left to right. To pause playback, press the selector down; press the selector down again to resume. To delete the panorama, press the selector up (_) when playback is paused.
Page 66 _Recordinq Movies Press (°7 to shoot a movie. RECand the time remaining will be displayed in the LCD monitor and sound will be recorded via the built-in microphone (be careful not to cover the microphone during recording). To end recording, press the _o)button again. Recording ends automatically when the movie reaches maximum length or memory is full.
Page 67 (!) The indicator lamp lights while movies are being recorded. Do not open tile bat- tery chamber during shooting or while the indicator lamp is lit. Failureto observe this precaution could prevent the movie from being played back. (!) Vertical or horizontal streaksmay appear in movies containing very bright subjects. This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction.
Page 68: Viewing Movies
_Viewing Movies During playback, movies are displayed in the LCD monitor as shown at right. The following formed while a movie is displayed: Option Start/pause Press the selector down to start playback. playback :]ause. End playback/ Pressthe selector up to end playback. delete progress, pressing the selector up will delete the movie.
Page 69 _Viewing Pictures on TV Connect the camera to aTV to show pictures to a group. 1 Turn the camera offand connect an optional A/V cable as shown below. C_nnector cover Bottery-chomber c!) When connecting cables,be sure tile connectors are fully inserted. c!) Be sure tile battery-chamber cover is open before attempting to open or close the con nector cover.
Page 70 _Printing Pictures via USB If the printer supports PictBridge, the camera can be connected directly to the printer as shown below and pictures can be printed without first being copied to a computer. the printer, not all the functions 1 Connect the supplied USBcable as shown and turn the printer on. (l) Besure the battery-chamber cover is open before attempting to open or close the connector cover.
Page 71 6 Press MENU/OK to start printing. DISP/BACI(, but note that some printers may not respond immediately. the printer stops before printing is complete, turn the camera offand then on again. 7 After confirming that PRINTING has cleared from the camera display, turn the camera offand disconnect the USB csable.
Page 72: Printingthe Dpof Print Order
P_i_'_tMg Pictures vi_ iJ_ Printingthe DPOF Print Order The [] PRINT ORDER (DPOF) option in the playback menu can be used to create a digital "print order"for vices that support DPOR ®_ DPOF DPOF(Digital Print Order Format) is a standard that allows pictures to be _T_ printed from "print orders"stored in internal memory or on a memory card.
Page 73 5 Pressthe selector up or down to choose the number of copies (up to 99). To remove a picture from the print order, press the selector down until the number of copies is zero. 6 Repeat Steps 4-5 to complete settings are complete.
Page 74: Windows:installingmyfinepixstudio
_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.
Page 75 3 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 Allow (Windows Vista). The installer will start automatically;...
Page 76: Macintosh:installingfinepixviewer
V i e w _ i_ 7 (t b_ _es o _q_ (i_o m a b_ t e r Macintosh: InstallingFinePixViewer 1 Confirm that the computer PowerPC or Intel Pre-installed copies of Mac OS X version com/support/digito/comeros/compotibility/for 256 MB or more Freedisk sPac e A minimum of 200 MB required FinePixViewer...
Page 77 4 Remove the installer CD from the CD-ROM drive. Note that you may be unable to remove the CD if Safari is running; if necessary, quit Safari before removing the CD. Store the installer CD in a dry location out of direct sun- light in case you need to re-install the software.
Page 78: Connecting The Camera
iew!_gPctt_tesot _Cot_@tt< Connecting the Camera 1 If the pictures you wish to copy are stored on a memory card, insert the card into the camera. _, Windows users may require the Windows the first time. ¢!} Lossof power during transfer could result in lossof data or damage to internal memory or the memory card.
Page 79 For more information on using the supplied software, start the application and select the appropriate option from the Help menu. (J>If a memory card corltairling 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. Usea memory card reader to transfer pictures.
Page 80 ®_ Disconnecting theCamera After confirming that tile indicator lamp is out, follow tile on-screen instructions to turn tile camera off and disconnect tile USBcable. Only uninstall the supplied software when it is no longer required or before begin- ning reinstallation. After quitting tile software and discorlrlecting the camera, drag the "FinePixViewer"folder from "Applications"...
Page 81: Using The Shootingmenu
the Menus: Shootinq Mode Usingthe Shooting Menu To display the shooting menu, press MENU/OKin shooting mode. Highlight items and press the se- lector right to view options, then highlight an op- tion and press MENU/OK Press DISP/BA(K to exit when settings are complete.
Page 82 Control tilecamera's sensitivity toNgbt. Higher values tling m ay a ppear inpictures taken athigh s ensitivities. Bright ÷-- Less noticeable _'-- Option AUTO Sensitivity 3200/16tt/8^,t/400/,Sensitivity LUU//UU can r educe bluq n ote, boweveD Scene Noise (mottling) Description is adjusted automatically in response to shooting is set to tile specified value, which...
Page 83 Choose the image size and aspect ed. Large pictures can be printed at large sizes with no drop in quality, while small pictures require less memory, recorded. ®_ SizeVersusAspect Ratio Option 34x 25 cm (13.5 x lOin.) 24x 18cm (9.5x 7in.) 17x13cm (7x5 4:3: Pictures have the same proportions...
Page 84 Choose how much image files are compressed. Option FINE Low compression. NORMAL High compression. Enhance contrast and color saturation Option STANDARD Standard contrast IVivid contrast and color let CHROME and blues in landscapes. Itl_ B&W Take pictures in black and white. SEPA Take pictures in sepia.
Page 85: White Balance
For natural colors, choose a setting Option AUTO White balance adjusted -;÷:- For subjects in direct sunlight. :':_ For subjects in the shade. Use under"dayJight'fluorescent Use under"warm white"fluorescent Use under"cool white"fluorescent Use under incandescent _, Results vary with shooting conditions. the LCD monitor.
Page 86: Continuous
Capture motion inaseries of pictures. Option The camera takes up to 3 pictures while the shutter button One photograph is taken each time the shutter _, Focus and exposure are determined _, The flash turns off automatically. selected for [] CONTINUOUS.
Page 87 This option controls how the camera selects the focus area. Regardless of the option the camera will focus on the subject in the center of the LCD monitor Option CENTER Tile camera focuses on tile subject in the center of tile frame. TRACKING Position the subject in the center focus area and press the selector ]eft.
Page 88: Using The Menus:playback Mode
the Menus: Playback Usingthe Playback Menu To display the playback menu, press MENU/OK in play- back mode. Highlight items and press the selector right to view options, then highlight press MENU/OK Press DISP/BACK t o exit when settings are complete. PlaybackMenuOptions Create books from your favorite photos (_ 45).
Page 89: Photo Navigation
__J/_ _4@_ _zm , , _ ... To show direction distance taken: 1 Select an option other than OFF for [] confirm that the camera is receiving Display a picture with a G_S icon. 3 Select [] PHOTO NAVIGATION mate direction and distance to the location taken...
Page 90: [] Edit
t_e Me_s: P,_y::>ack Mc.:e Create aretouched copy ofthe current picture. 1Display the desired picture. 2 Select I_ EDIT in the playback menu and choose from the following Option CROP Crop the copy. ASPECT RATIO Choose the aspect ratio. BRIGHTNESS Adjust brightness. CONTRAST Adjust contrast.
Page 91: [] Mark For Uploadto
Select pictures for u pload toYouTube • Selecting Picturesfor Upload 1 Select YouTube to choose movies for upload to YouTube, FACEBOOK to choose photos and movies for upload to Facebook. 2 Press the selector left or right to display pictures and press MENU/ORto select or deselect. DISP/BACK to exit when all the desired pictures are selected.
Page 92: Slide Show
i_ybackiYo_e View p ictures inan automated slide s how. Choose Press DISP/RACK at any time during any time by pressing MENU/OK Option NORMAL Press selector left or right to go back or skip ahead one frame. Select FADE-IN for fade transitions FADE-IN NORMAL _ As above, except that camera automatically...
Page 93: [] Protect
If the current picture is marked with a _] icon to indicate 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 1 Display the desired picture.
Page 94: [] Crop
(is !_g t _e Met us: P_y_i_ck Mod< Create a cropped copy of tile current 1 Display tile desired picture. 2 Select [] CROP in tile playback 3 Use tile zoom control to zoom in and out and use tile selector to scroll tile picture until tile desired portion is displayed.
Page 95: [] Image Rotate
Rotate pictures taken intall o rientation monitor. 1 Display the desired picture. 2 Select [] IMAGE ROTATEin the playback menu. 3 Pressthe selector down to rotate the picture 90 ° clockwise, up to rotate it 90 ° counterclock- wise. 4 Press MENg/01{. The picture automatically it is played back on the camera.
Page 96: [] Transition
U_i_g ti*_ Mei_u_: Pi_yb_i_ck Mode Choose the transition between images Option WIPE Choose for a wipe transition SLIDE-IN Images slide into the display. FADE-IN The next image fades in as the previous No transition between Remove opening or ending footage to create an edited copy of the current 1 Display the desired movie.
Page 97: [] Movie Join
Add e xisting footage tothe end ofthe current movie tocreate an edited copy. 1Display the desired movie. 2Select [] MOVIE JOIN i nthe playback 3 Press the selector left or right to highlight 4 Press MENU/OKto add the highlighted resulting copy, or press DISP/BACKto exit without _, Both movies must have been recorded combined...
Page 98: Thesetupmenu
_The Setup Menu UsingtheSetup. M enu 1 Display the setup menu. 1.1 Press MENU/OK to display the menu for the cur- rent mode. 1.2Pressthe selector left to highlight the tab for the current menu. 1.3 Press the selector down to highlight 1.4 Press the selector right to place the cursor in the setup menu.
Page 99: Setup Menu Options
SetupMenu Options Set the camera clock (18). Switch the camera clock instantly from your home time zone to the local time at your destina- tion when traveling. To specify the difference 1 Highlight _ LOCAL and press the selector right. 2 Use the selector to choose the time difference in increments of 15 minutes.
Page 100: [] Reset
The _: t_ p M_:!_:_, Reset all settings except DATEITIME, fault values. 1 Highlight [] RESETand press the selector right to display a confirmation dialog. 2 Highlight OK and press MENU/0K Ifa memory card is inserted in the camera, this option ory card is inserted, this option will format internal ':!} All data...
Page 101: [] Tracking Data
Ir_l_ @ _I 6 D £ Select ON to recordGPS data to a log file o n the memory the correct time and date as described on page 18). A new logfile i screatedwhen ON is selected and once every 24 hours thereafter. Note thatthe camera will continue to update GPS dataeven when off, i ncreasing the drainon the battery.
Page 102: [] Frame No
E_ :Q. New pictures are stored in image number assigned by adding one to the last file number number is displayed during playback controls whether file numbering is reset to 0001 when a new memory card is inserted or the current memory matted.
Page 103: [] Operation Voh
Adjust tile volume oftilesounds produced (mute) todisable control sounds. Adjust the volume ofthe sounds produced todisable the shutter sound. Choose the sounds used for t he shutter, Adjust the volume for m ovie playback. Control the brightness ofthe display. Option I L Display brightness is automatically AUTO...
Page 104: [] Ldd Mode
Tiqe I_tL_i::_ Men _ _ m_D Choose whether the display automatically does not take effect during playback. Option The display dims to save power POWER SAVE ON seconds. Normal [)rightness ton ha]fi,vay. POWER SAVE OFF Automatic dimming Choose the length of time before the camera turns off automatically performed.
Page 105: [] Digital Zoom
If ON is selected, selecting T at tile further magni_ing tile image. DIGITAL ZOOM on I I{ DIGITAL ZOOM ;ff :l; Digital zoom produces lower quality Select ON to save unprocessed copies of pictures taken with red-eye removal. Choose whether to display tool tips.
Page 106: L_J Video S Ystem
Choose avideo mode for c onnection toaTV. SECAM isnot supported. Option Description Select this mode for connection to video devices in North America, the Carib- NTSC bean, parts of Latin America, and some East Asian countries. Select this mode for connection to video devices in the United Kingdom much of Europe, Austra ia, New Zea and, and parts of Asia and Africa.
Page 107: Printing
_ptional Accessories The camera supports a wide range of accessories from FUJIFILM and other manufacturers. • Printing \_ FINEPIX USBcable (supplied) PictBridge-compotible _rJnter _ • Computer R elated\ USBcable (supplied) SDcard slotor card reader Available separately. Audio/Visual XP30 Series A/V cable (optional)
Page 108: Accessories From Fujifilm
Optionai Accessories Accessories fromFUJIFILM The following optional accessories are available from FUJIFILM. For the lat- est information on the accessories available in your region, check with your local FUJlFILM representative or visit http://www.fujifi/m.comJproducts/digito/ c_mer_s/index.html. NP-45A: A dditional Brge-capacity NP-45A rechargeable...
Page 109: Storageand Use
for the Camera To ensure continued enjoyment cautions. StorageandUse If the camera will not be used for an extended period, remove the battery and memory card. Do not store or use the camera in locations that are: • exposed to rain, steam, or smoke •...
Page 110: Cleaning
Cleaning_ Use a blower to remove dust from the protective glass covering the lens and LCD monitor, then gently wipe with a soft, dry cloth. Any remaining stains can be removed by wiping gently with a piece of FUJlFILM lens-cleaning paper to which a small amount of lens-cleaning fluid has been applied.
Page 111: Afmode
Water in the Camera Problem IThe b attery-chambercoverwasnot fully closedbeforethe camerawasimmersed,or wasopened Waterinthe camera underwater: Take the camerato a FUJIFILM-authorized servicetechnicianfor repairs.Do not turn the cameraon. Power and Battery Problem Thecameradoesnot The battery is exhausted: Chargethe battery or inserta fully-charged sparebattery (7).
Page 112 Problem Thecameraturns off suddenly. Charge the battery or inserta fully-chargedsparebattery (7). Charging does not start. Reinsert t he battery inthe correct o rientation and makesurethat the chargerisplugged in(7). Chargingisslow. Charge the battery at roomtemperature(vi). Thecharginglamp lights, • There is dirt on the battery terminals: Cleanthe terminals with a soft, dry cloth. but the battery doesnot •...
Page 113 Problem TheLCDmonitorgoes TheLCD monitor may darkenwhile the flash charges.Wait for the flashto charge(37), darkafter shooting. Thecameradoesnot The subject is closeto the camera:Selectmacromode (36), focus, The subject is far away from the camera:Cancel m acromode( The subject is not suitedto autofocus: Usefocuslock(33), Macromode is not available Choose a differentshootingmode (24),...
Page 114 _oisie_s anti _oi_£ions Problem • Theflash is not available in the current shootingmode: Choose a differentshootingmode 24), • Thebattery isexhausted: Charge the battery orinsertafully-charged sparebattery ( Theflashdoesnot fire, • Thecamera isin continuousmode:SelectOFF for I_1 CONTINUOUS • Thecamera isin silent mode:Turn silent modeoff(81), •...
Page 115 Problem "Smear"inthe form of Verticalpurple or white linesmay appearafter the camera hasbeen usedcontinuously at high vertical purpleor white temperatures or when a very bright object is in the frame; this phenomenonis commonto all CCD linesappears in the imagesensorsand doesnot indicatea malfunction. Theselines arerecordedin moviesbut do not display, appearin photographs,Avoidframing bright objectswhen filming movies, Sounds madebythe...
Page 116 • The battery is exhausted:Chargethe battery (7) sponsive, Thecameradoesnot function asexpected, Remove and reinsertthe battery ( Nosound Turnsilent modeoff (81) Solution SYSTEM setting to the TV(88), or insert a fully-charged sparebattery 9), If the problempersists, c ontactyour FUJIFILM dealer, 52).
Page 117 FOCUS ERROR Camera malfunction. Turnthe cameraoff andthen onagain,taking carenot to touchthe lens.If TURN OFFTHECAMERA the message persists, c ontacta FUJIFILM dealer, ANDTURN ONAGAIN The memory cardor internal memory isnot formatted or the memory card was for- matted in a computer or other device:Formatthememorycardorinternal m emoryusing the [] FORMAT option inthe camerasetupmenu (82).
Page 118 )icturesor inserta memorycardwith morefreespace, FULL INSERT ANEW CARD Memory carderror or connection error:Reinsertthe cardor turn the cameraoff andthen on again. If the message persists, c ontacta FUJIFILM dealer. Not enough memory remaining to recordadditional pictures: Deletepicturesor insert WRITEERROR a memorycardwith morefree space.
Page 119 Warning The camera has run out of frame numbers (current frame number is 999-9999). FRAME NO, FULL memorycardand selectRENEW for [] to reset frame numberingto 100-0001,then selectCONTINUOUS (84). PRESS A NDHOLD THEDISPBUTTON TO An attempt was made to choosea flash modeor adjust the volume with the camerain silent DEACTIVATE SILENT MODE mode, Exitsilent modebeforechoosinga flash modeor adjustingthe volume (81), TOOMANYFRAMES...
Page 120 W_,_ _ t,'ess_,c s _ c: _sp Warning Nomemorycardinsertedwhen m COPY is selectedinthe playbackmenu, Inserta memory NOCARD card, m NOIMAGE Thesourceselected for [] NOIMAGE The DPOF print order on the current memorycard containsmore than 999 images, Copythe DPOF FILEERROR )icturesto internalmemoryand createa new print order, CANNOT SETDPOF Thepicturecannot beprinted usingDPOF, CANNOT SETDPOF...
Page 121: Led Illuminator
and Tricks The following tips and tricks will help you get the most from your camera. Choose tile following settings for improved battery performance: • [] FACEDETECTION(_ 68): OFF [] AF MODE (_ 69): [] CENTER [] LED ILLUMINATOR (_ 69):OFF [] LOCATION SEARCH(_ 82):OFF []TRACKING DATA (_ 83): OFF [] LCD MODE (_ 86): [] POWERSAVEON...
Page 122: Image Search
T_:s :<s When ON is selected for [] FACEDETECTION(_ 68), you carl: • Zoominonfaceswhen ZOOM (CONTINUOUS) is selected for [] IM- AGEDISP.(_ 83). • Remove r ed-eye by selectklg ON for [] RED EYEREMOVAL (_ 86). zoo., i°o° f aces during slide s_lows/_ 74/or by pressing down during playback.
Page 123 To photograph tile same scene both with flash, select _,_NATURAL&_. 24). Use multi-frame playback (_ shots. To photograph subjects that are in motion, select [] TRACK- ING for rdlilAF MODE (_ 69). To photograph poorlydit subjects close to the camera, select ON for [] LED ILLUMINATOR (_ To fi ne-tune brightness of a photograph, select P PROGRAM AE (_ 24) for _ SHOOTING MODE, choose an appropriate...
Page 124 _lnternal Memory/Memory The following table shows the recording time or number of pictures available at different image sizes. All fgures scene recorded, producing wide variations in the number of flies that can be stored. The number of exposures or length remaining may not diminish at an even rate.
Page 125 _pecifications Model DigitalCamera FinePixXP30 Series Effectivepixels 14,2million _,_.3-in, squarepixelCCD with primarycolorfilter Storage media • Internal memory(approx. 1 0MB) File system Compliantwith Design Rulefor Camera File System(DCE/, E xif2.3, and Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) File format • Still pictures:Exif2,3 JPEG (compressed) •...
Page 126 Sensitivity Standard output sensitivityequivalent to ISO100,200,400,800,1600,3200; AUTO Metering 2S6-segment t hrough-the-lens (TTL) Exposure control Programmed AE Exposure compensation -2 EV- +2 EVin increments of _J_ E V Image stabilization Digitalimage stabilization Shutter speed • AUTOmode:_/4 s-_i, ooo s (combined mechanka[and • Other modes:4s-_i,ooos e[ectronk shutter) Continuous Up to 0,8 fps,max,3 frames...
Page 127 Self-timer Off,2 sec.,10sec.,_._ (@UPLE T IMER), _.'._(6%UPT%ER) Flash Auto flash; effective range when sensitivity is set to AUTO is approx.70cm-3.1 m/2.2 ft.- I0.I ft. (wideangle),70 cm-2.7 m/2.2 ft.-8.8 ft. (tdepho_o); e ffective range in macromode is approx.30cm-80 cm/O.9 ft.-2.6 ft. Flashmode Auto, fill flash, off, slow sync(red-eye removal o ff);...
Page 128 Sp_cification_ Power supply NP-45Arechargeable battery Battery life (approximate number of frames thatcan NP-45A(type suppliedwith camera) betaken with a fully charged battery) CIPA standard,measured in I_1 (auto)mode using battery suppliedwith cameraandSDmem- ory card. Note: Numberof shotsthat can betakenwith battery varieswith battery chargeleveland will declineat low temperatures.
Page 129 Nominalvoltage DC 3.7 V Nominal capacity 720 mAh Operating temperature 0 °C- +40 °C/+32°F- +104 °F Dimensions (Wx H× D) 31,0mm x 39,6mm x 6,0 mm/1,2 in, x 1,6in, x 0,2 in, Weight Approx.15.5g/O.5oz. Ratedinput l O0 V-240 VAC,50/60 Hz Input capacity 6,0V (I O0V/240VA) Ratedoutput...
Page 130: Specifications
Sp_ci_c_tions • Notices • Specifications subject to change without notice. FUJIFILM shall not be held liable for damages resulting from errors in this manual. • Although the LeD monitor is manufactured using advanced high-precision technol- ogy, small bright points and anomalous colors may appear, particularly in tile vicinity of text.
Page 131 Memo...
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