FujiFilm FinePix BL00710-201(1) Owner's Manual

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OWNER'S MANUAL
This manual will show you how to use
your FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA
FinePix J10 / FinePix J12 correctly.
Please follow the instructions carefully.
Getting Ready
Using the Camera
Advanced Features
• Photography
• Playback
• Movie
Camera Connection
Installation
Appendices
Troubleshooting
BL00710-201(1)
Settings
Software

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  • Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL This manual will show you how to use your FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA FinePix J10 / FinePix J12 correctly. Please follow the instructions carefully. Getting Ready Using the Camera Advanced Features • Photography • Playback • Movie Settings Camera Connection...
  • Page 2: Warning

    Notes on the Grant: To comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules, this product must be used with a Fujifilm-specified ferrite-core A/V cable, USB cable, and DC supply cord. For customers in Canada CAUTION This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
  • Page 3: Important

    4. Ownership. All copyrights and other proprietary rights to Software and Documentation are owned and retained by FUJIFILM or the third party suppliers as indicated on or in Software or Documentation. Nothing contained herein shall be construed, expressly or implicitly, as transferring or granting any right, license, or title to you other than those explicitly granted under this Agreement.
  • Page 4: Ec Declaration Of Conformity

    FUJIFILM Electronic Imaging Europe GmbH Address: Benzstrasse 2 47533 Kleve, Germany declare that the product Product Name: FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA FinePix J10 / FinePix J12 Manufacturer’s Name: FUJIFILM Corporation Manufacturer’s Address: 7-3, AKASAKA 9-CHOME, MINATO-KU, TOKYO 107-0052, JAPAN conforms to the following Standards:...
  • Page 5: Disposal Of Electric And Electronic Equipment In Private Households

    Disposal of Electric and Electronic Equipment in Private Households Disposal of used Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This symbol on the product, or in the manual and in the warranty, and/or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste.
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents Warning... 2 IMPORTANT ... 3 EC Declaration of Conformity... 4 Disposal of Electric and Electronic Equipment in Private Households ... 5 Contents... 6 About this Manual ... 8 Accessories Included ... 9 Camera Parts and Features... 10 Example of LCD Monitor Text Display ... 11 Getting Ready Charging the Battery ...
  • Page 7 Card and the Internal Memory ... 106 Warning Displays ... 107 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting... 111 Specifications ... 117 Explanation of Terms ... 124 FUJIFILM Digital Camera Worldwide Network... 125 Usable Memory Cards xD-Picture Card You can use the , the SD Memory Card and the SDHC Memory Card with the FinePix J10 / FinePix J12.
  • Page 8: About This Manual

    About this Manual Z About marks CAUTION This mark denotes issues that may affect the camera’s operation. CHECK This mark denotes points to notice in the camera’s operation. MEMO This mark denotes additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures. Z Usable Memory Cards You can use the xD-Picture Card, the SD Memory Card and the SDHC Memory Card with the FinePix J10 / FinePix J12.
  • Page 9: Accessories Included

    Accessories Included Make sure that all the below accessories are included. Note that accessories may vary depending on model. • Rechargeable Battery NP-45 (1) • Strap (1) • Battery Charger BC-45A (1 set) Wall type Cord type • A/V cable (1) •...
  • Page 10: Camera Parts And Features

    Camera Parts and Features • Refer to the pages in parentheses for information on using the camera parts or features. A Shutter button B Self-timer lamp (p.51) C Lens (Lens cover) D Microphone E ON/OFF button F Flash (p.48) G Indicator lamp (p.28) H DISP (Display)/BACK button (p.31, 32) I LCD monitor J MENU/OK button...
  • Page 11: Example Of Lcd Monitor Text Display

    Example of LCD Monitor Text Display Z Shooting mode Z Playback mode FinePix J10 / FinePix J12 has internal memory that can store images without Memory Card. Y appears on the LCD monitor when the internal memory is active. A ( Self-timer (p.50) B e Macro (close-up) (p.47) C C Flash (p.48) D s Shooting mode (p.41)
  • Page 12: Charging The Battery

    Charging the Battery The battery is not fully charged at shipment and must be fully charged before being used. Z Compatible battery Rechargeable Battery NP-45 (1) Terminals CAUTION • The battery is not fully charged at shipment and must be fully charged before being used.
  • Page 13 Plug the battery charger into a power outlet. The charging indicator lights orange and charging begins. When charging is completed, the indicator turns off. Charging completes after about 100 minutes. <Wall type> To power outlet <Cord type> To power outlet Z <Charging Indicator and Statuses>...
  • Page 14: Loading The Battery

    Loading the Battery Battery is required to operate the digital camera. At first, load the battery in the camera. Open the battery cover. CHECK Check that the camera is turned off before opening the battery cover. CAUTION • Do not open the battery cover while the camera is on.
  • Page 15 Use the battery carefully to avoid overheating, igniting or exploding. If the battery is loaded incorrectly, contact a FUJIFILM dealer. Do not use excessive force to remove the battery from the camera.
  • Page 16: Loading The Memory Card

    Picture Card and the SD Memory Card with the FinePix J10 / FinePix J12. In this Owner’s Manual, these cards are expressed as “Memory Card”. SD Memory Cards/SDHC Memory Cards They are operation-checked at FUJIFILM Corporation. Maker: SanDisk MEMO • Compatible Memory Cards will be updated in our website: http://www.fujifilm.com/products/digital_cameras/index.html...
  • Page 17 A miniSD adaptor or microSD adaptor bigger than SD Memory Card standard size may become stuck. Pulling out forcefully may cause a malfunction. In that case, contact your FUJIFILM dealer. Close the battery cover. How to replace the Memory Card Push the Memory Card into the slot and then slowly remove your finger.
  • Page 18 • Operation of this camera is only guaranteed when it is used with FUJIFILM xD-Picture Card and operation- checked SD Memory Card (➝p.16). • See p.106 for information on the xD-Picture Card, SD Memory Card and the internal memory.
  • Page 19: Turning On And Off

    Turning On and Off Turning the camera on in Shooting mode Press ON/OFF down fully to turn the camera on. Press ON/OFF again to turn the camera off. MEMO Changes between Shooting mode and Playback mode Press w during shooting to change to Playback mode. Press the shutter button down halfway to return to Shooting mode.
  • Page 20: Setting The Language, Date, And Time

    Turning On and Off Setting the language, date, and time When using the camera for the first time after purchasing, the language, date, and time are cleared. Set the language, date, and time. ] screen appears when turning the camera on. START MENU START MENU / LANG.
  • Page 21: Auto Power Off Function

    Change the date format. DATE / TIME NOT SET DATE / TIME NOT SET DD . MM . YY DD . MM . YY MM / MM / DD / DD / YY YY 12 / 1 / 2008 12 / 1 / 2008 10:00 10:00 YY .
  • Page 22: Checking The Battery Charge

    Turning On and Off Checking the battery charge Turn the camera on and check the battery level indicator on the LCD monitor. A There is ample battery charge. (Lit white) B The battery is almost half charged. (Lit white) C There is insufficient charge left in the battery. The battery will soon run out.
  • Page 23: Correcting The Date And Time

    Correcting the Date and Time Open the [SET-UP] menu. SHOOTING MENU SHOOTING MENU AUTO AUTO QUALITY QUALITY SET-UP SET-UP A Press MENU/OK to open the menu. B Press n or o to select [ C Press q. Display the [DATE/TIME] screen. A Press p or q to select B Press o to move to menu item.
  • Page 24: Selecting The Language

    Selecting the Language Open the [SET-UP] menu. SHOOTING MENU SHOOTING MENU QUALITY QUALITY SET-UP SET-UP A Press MENU/OK to open the menu. B Press n or o to select [ C Press q. Display the [ AUTO AUTO SET-UP]. ] screen. SET - UP UP FORMAT FORMAT...
  • Page 25: Taking Pictures (Auto Mode)

    Taking Pictures (AUTO Mode) This section describes the basic operations. Turn the camera on. Press ON/OFF down fully to turn the camera on. Holding the camera correctly Brace your elbows against your sides and hold the camera with both hands. Do not cover the lens or flash with your fingers.
  • Page 26 Taking Pictures (AUTO Mode) Check the composition on the LCD monitor. To adjust zoom scale using the Zoom button: W button (Zoom out) Zoom bar • Focal range • Optical zoom focal • Max. zoom scale MEMO • Select e Macro mode to take close-up shots (➝p.47). •...
  • Page 27 CAUTION When pressing the shutter button halfway, a lens operation sound may be heard. Press the shutter button fully. Double beep Halfway pressed Fully pressed CAUTION When taking a picture using the flash, the image may disappear and go dark briefly due to flash charging. The indicator lamp blinks orange during charging.
  • Page 28 Taking Pictures (AUTO Mode) Z Indicator lamp display The indicator lamp lights or blinks when pressing the shutter button, etc. The indicator lamp shows the camera status. Lit green Blinking green Lit orange Blinking orange Blinking red Indicator lamp MEMO Detailed warning messages appear on the LCD monitor (➝p.107-110).
  • Page 29: Taking Pictures With The Focus And Exposure Locked

    Taking pictures with the focus and exposure locked In the above composition, the subjects (two people in this case) are not in the AF frame. Pressing the shutter button halfway at this point will result in the subjects being out of focus.
  • Page 30 Taking Pictures (AUTO Mode) Continue to hold the shutter button down halfway. Move the camera back to the original image and press the shutter button fully. F4.2 F4.2 F4.2 F4.2 MEMO • AF/AE lock can be applied repeatedly before the shutter is released.
  • Page 31: Adjusting The Shot Composition

    Adjusting the shot composition Select the LCD monitor display. Press DISP/BACK to change the LCD monitor display. AUTO AUTO Text displayed No text displayed AUTO AUTO Framing guideline displayed Best framing Position the main subject at the intersection of two lines in this frame or align one of the horizontal lines with the horizon.
  • Page 32: Viewing The Images

    This camera will display still images recorded on FinePix J10 / FinePix J12 or still images (excluding some uncompressed images) recorded on any FUJIFILM digital camera that supports xD-Picture Cards or SD Memory Cards. Clear playback or playback zooming may not be possible for still images shot on cameras other than FinePix J10 / FinePix J12.
  • Page 33: Playback Zoom

    Single-frame playback 100 - 0001 100 - 0001 100 - 0001 100 - 0001 ISO 100 ISO 100 ISO 100 ISO 100 12 / 31 / 2050 12 / 31 / 2050 12 / 31 / 2050 12 / 31 / 2050 10:00 AM 10:00 AM 10:00 AM...
  • Page 34 Viewing the Images Display another part of the image. Press n, o, p, or q to display another part of the image. Z Zoom scales Quality mode i (3264 × 2448 pixels) % (3264 × 2176 pixels) 4 (2304 × 1728 pixels) 2 (1600 ×...
  • Page 35: Sorting By Date

    Sorting by date In sorting by date mode, you can view all images taken on the same day. 2050 2050 12 12 / 29 29 12 12 / 30 30 12 12 / 31 31 1 / 12 12 A Press n, o, p, or q to move the cursor (colored frame) to the selecting frame.
  • Page 36: Erasing The Images/Movies

    Erasing the Images/Movies Use this mode to erase unnecessary images or movies to have ample free space on the Memory Card or internal memory. Your camera calls images “frames”. Using the erase button ( Pressing (n) erases images easily. ERASE OK? ERASE OK? CANCEL CANCEL...
  • Page 37 PLAYBACK MENU PLAYBACK MENU ERASE ERASE BACK BACK SLIDE SHOW SLIDE SHOW FRAME FRAME ALL FRAMES ALL FRAMES PRINT ORDER (DPOF ) PRINT ORDER (DPOF ) PROTECT PROTECT COPY COPY D Press n or o to select [FRAME] or [ALL FRAMES].
  • Page 38 Erasing the Images/Movies Erasing the Images/Movies Erasing all frames ([ALL FRAMES]) ERASE ALL OK? ERASE ALL OK? IT MAY TAKE A WHILE IT MAY TAKE A WHILE CANCEL CANCEL Press MENU/OK to erase all the frames (files). MEMO Press DISP/BACK to cancel erasing of all the frames (files).
  • Page 39: Using The Photography Functions - Procedure Of Setting

    Using the Photography Functions — Procedure of Setting Specify the camera settings for taking pictures to get the best result. A general guide is given below. Select the Shooting mode. Set the Shooting mode. The camera settings are tailored to the scene being shot.
  • Page 40 Using the Photography Functions — Procedure of Setting Z Specifying functions using [SHOOTING MENU] (MENU/OK button) Use to specify required sensitivity ISO] setting (➝p.56). Use to specify required image size QUALITY] (➝p.56). EXP. Use this setting to obtain the correct exposure (only s) (➝p.58).
  • Page 41: Setting The Shooting Mode

    Setting the Shooting Mode You can select the most suitable setting according to the subject by selecting one of the Shooting modes. MANUAL MANUAL AUTO AUTO BABY MODE BABY MODE ANTI-BLUR ANTI-BLUR Automatic mode Automatic mode setting according to setting according to shooting conditions.
  • Page 42: Shooting Mode

    Shooting Mode This section describes the available shooting modes. [AUTO] This is the easiest mode for providing crisp and clear shots. Use this mode for ordinary photography. Camera specifies [ EXP. COMPENSATION] and WHITE BALANCE] settings automatically. BABY MODE] This function is suitable for taking pictures of young children.
  • Page 43: Natural Light

    [. SPORT] Use this mode to take pictures of a moving subject. It gives priority to faster shutter speeds. [8 NIGHT] Use this mode for shooting evening and night scenes. A picture is taken with a slow shutter of up to 4 seconds. CHECK Use a tripod to prevent camera shake, because a picture is taken with a slow shutter.
  • Page 44 Shooting Mode SNOW] Use this mode to prevent darkening images and provide crisp, clear shots, when shooting at snowy scene where the whole screen appears white. FIREWORKS] Use this mode to shoot fireworks. It is effective for taking more vivid shots of fireworks with a slow shutter.
  • Page 45 FLOWER] Use this mode to take clear close-up shots when zooming up a flower. It is effective for taking more vivid shots of flower petal. CHECK • Flash cannot be used in the Flower mode. • Focal range Wide angle: Approx.
  • Page 46 Shooting Mode TEXT] Use this mode to shoot documents and white board. It is effective for taking clearer shots of letters. CHECK Focal range Wide angle: Approx. 15 cm (5.9 in.) to infinity Telephoto: Approx. 40 cm (1.3 ft.) to infinity Setting the mode (➝p.41) [s MANUAL] Set the Photography functions to manual to easily control...
  • Page 47: Macro (Close-Up)

    e Macro (Close-up) Use this mode to take close-up shots. Available Shooting modes: AUTO, (➝p.42, 43, 45, 46) Press e (p) to select Macro mode. Press e (p) again to cancel Macro mode. e appears on the LCD AUTO AUTO monitor indicating that you can take close-up shots.
  • Page 48: Setting The Flash

    d Setting the Flash Flash photography is useful for taking pictures at night or indoor dark locations. Choose from 6 flash modes according to the type of shot. See p.49 for information on the available Shooting modes. The flash setting changes each time you press d(q).
  • Page 49 [c SLOW SYNCHRO], [n RED EYE & SLOW] This mode allows you to take pictures of people at night that clearly show both your subjects and the night time backdrop. To prevent camera shake, always use a tripod. Using n synchronizes Red-eye reduction mode. Using 8 selects slow shutter speeds of up to 4 seconds.
  • Page 50: Self-Timer

    * Self-Timer The self-timer is used in situations where the photographer is included in the shot. When photographer is away from the camera, use a tripod to prevent camera fall. Available Shooting modes: All (➝p.42-46) Setting self-timer The self-timer setting changes each time you press * (o).
  • Page 51 Take pictures in selected time. A picture is taken after the self-timer lamp changes from lit to blinking (only blinks with the 2-second self- timer). A countdown appears on the LCD monitor indicating the time remaining until the picture is taken. Using the 2-second self-timer This is useful when you worry about camera shake even if attaching the camera on a tripod.
  • Page 52: Increasing Monitor Brightness

    j Increasing Monitor Brightness Use this function to increase the brightness of the LCD monitor temporarily when you have difficulty seeing the monitor in low-light conditions or in daylight. Increasing the LCD monitor brightness Press j (n) to display the LCD monitor brightly. Press j (n) again to return to normal LCD monitor brightness.
  • Page 53: Using [Shooting Menu]

    Using [SHOOTING MENU] Use the [SHOOTING MENU] to adjust image quality. You can take pictures in a wide range of conditions. Setting the [SHOOTING MENU] SHOOTING MENU SHOOTING MENU SHOOTING MODE SHOOTING MODE AUTO AUTO QUALITY QUALITY EXP. COMPENSATION EXP. COMPENSATION WHITE BALANCE WHITE BALANCE AUTO...
  • Page 54 Using [SHOOTING MENU] Z List of [SHOOTING MENU] options Menu Use this setting to provide the best photography menu setting for the SHOOTING scene being shot. MODE] (➝p.41) Specifies required sensitivity setting of the ambient light around the subject. ISO] (➝p.56) The larger value of the sensitivity, the higher sensitivity is obtained.
  • Page 55 MEMO Note that the shooting menu will vary depending on the selected shooting mode. • When shooting mode is set to AUTO, , m, ,, ., 8, SHOOTING MENU SHOOTING MENU SHOOTING MODE SHOOTING MODE AUTO AUTO QUALITY QUALITY CONTINUOUS CONTINUOUS SET - UP SET - UP...
  • Page 56: [Shooting Menu]

    [SHOOTING MENU] Changing the sensitivity setting ISO]) Use this menu to specify required sensitivity setting of the ambient light around the subject. The larger value of the sensitivity, the higher sensitivity is obtained. The higher sensitivity settings will allow you to take pictures in darker locations.
  • Page 57 Area shot and quality setting Area shot excluding % Area shot with % AUTO AUTO AUTO AUTO Normal shooting provides an aspect ratio of 4:3 and % shooting provides an aspect ratio of 3:2 (same aspect ratio as 35 mm film and post card). MEMO •...
  • Page 58: Adjusting Exposure Compensation ([ Exp. Compensation])

    [SHOOTING MENU] Adjusting exposure compensation EXP. COMPENSATION]) Available Shooting mode: s (➝p.46) Use this menu for shots to get the correct brightness (exposure), such as shots with extremely high contrast between the subject and the background. EXP. COMPENSATION EXP. COMPENSATION positive (+) compensation negative (–) compensation CHECK...
  • Page 59: Adjusting Color Balance ([ White Balance])

    Adjusting color balance WHITE BALANCE]) Available Shooting mode: s (➝p.46) Adjust the color balance based on white to suit the color of the ambient light around the subject. WHITE BALANCE WHITE BALANCE AUTO AUTO [AUTO]: Automatic adjustment 6 : Shooting outdoors in good weather 7: Shooting in shade 9 : Shooting under Daylight fluorescent lamps 0 : Shooting under Warm White fluorescent lamps...
  • Page 60: Taking Pictures Continuously ([ Continuous])

    [SHOOTING MENU] Taking pictures continuously CONTINUOUS]) Available Shooting modes: All (➝p.42-46) Use this mode to take pictures of a moving subject. SHOOTING MENU SHOOTING MENU CONTINUOUS CONTINUOUS SET - UP SET - UP CAUTION • Number of available frames is limited depending on the available space on the Memory Card or internal memory.
  • Page 61: Using [Playback Menu]

    Using [PLAYBACK MENU] Use this menu to play back photographed images. Setting the [PLAYBACK MENU] A Press w to set the camera to Playback mode (➝p.32). PLAYBACK MENU PLAYBACK MENU ERASE ERASE SLIDE SHOW SLIDE SHOW PRINT ORDER (DPOF ) PRINT ORDER (DPOF ) PROTECT PROTECT...
  • Page 62: [Playback Menu]

    [PLAYBACK MENU] Setting automatic playback SLIDE SHOW]) Use this mode to play back photographed images continuously. You can select playback interval and type of image transition. PLAYBACK MENU PLAYBACK MENU ERASE ERASE NORMAL NORMAL NORMAL NORMAL SLIDE SHOW SLIDE SHOW WIPE WIPE PRINT ORDER (DPOF )
  • Page 63 [WITH DATE] / [WITHOUT DATE] Selecting [WITH DATEE], E appears on the LCD monitor and the date will be imprinted on your prints. PRINT ORDER ( DPOF DPOF ) PRINT ORDER DPOF : 00009 DPOF 00009 Total number of prints Setting for that frame SHEETS SHEETS...
  • Page 64: Reset All

    [PLAYBACK MENU] MEMO • When DPOF settings were specified on another camera. RESET DPOF OK? RESET DPOF OK? When the data includes a frame (file) with DPOF settings that were specified on another camera, RESET DPOF OK?] appears. Pressing MENU/OK erases all of the DPOF settings already specified for each frame (file).
  • Page 65 DPOF stands for Digital Print Order Format and refers to a format that is used for recording printing specifications for images shot using a digital camera on media such as a Memory Card. The recorded specifications include information on which frames are to be printed.
  • Page 66: Protecting The Images ([ Protect])

    [PLAYBACK MENU] Protecting the images PROTECT]) Use this mode to prevent frames (files) from being accidentally erased. Your camera calls images “frames”. [FRAME] (set or reset a frame) To protect or unprotect only the selected frame (file): PROTECT OK? PROTECT OK? CANCEL CANCEL Unprotected...
  • Page 67: Copying The Images Copy])

    MEMO To stop the procedure midway CANCEL CANCEL If the images are very large, protecting or unprotecting all the frames (files) may take some time. If you want to take a picture or record a movie during the procedure, press DISP/BACK. CAUTION The Format function erases all the frames (files), including protected frames (files) (➝p.84).
  • Page 68 [PLAYBACK MENU] Copying one frame at a time ([FRAME]) COPY COPY INTERNAL MEMORY INTERNAL MEMORY CARD CARD INTERNAL MEMORY INTERNAL MEMORY CANCEL CANCEL A Press n or o to select [FRAME]. B Press MENU/OK. CARD CARD FRAME FRAME ALL FRAMES ALL FRAMES Setting the menu (➝p.61) COPY OK?
  • Page 69 Copying all frames ([ALL FRAMES]) COPY COPY INTERNAL MEMORY INTERNAL MEMORY CARD CARD FRAME FRAME COPY COPY ALL FRAMES ALL FRAMES CARD CARD INTERNAL MEMORY INTERNAL MEMORY CANCEL CANCEL A Press n or o to select [ALL FRAMES]. B Press MENU/OK. Setting the menu (➝p.61) COPY ALL OK? COPY ALL OK?
  • Page 70: Rotating The Images ([ Image Rotate])

    [PLAYBACK MENU] Rotating the images IMAGE ROTATE]) When shooting in the vertical position, the image appears horizontal on the LCD monitor. Use this mode to rotate an image and to display correct direction. CAUTION Protected frames (files) cannot be rotated. Unprotect the frames (files) before rotating them (➝p.66).
  • Page 71: Trimming The Images ([ Trimming])

    Trimming the images TRIMMING]) Use this mode to trim the required part of the photographed image. Select the menu. A Press w to set the camera to Playback mode (➝p.32). B Press p or q to select the trimming frame (file). C Press MENU/OK to open the [PLAYBACK MENU].
  • Page 72 [PLAYBACK MENU] C Press MENU/OK. REC OK? REC OK? CANCEL CANCEL Record the image. Check the saved image size and press MENU/OK. The trimmed image is added as a separate file in the final frame. Setting the menu (➝p.61) MEMO •...
  • Page 73: Recording Movies

    r Recording Movies Use this mode to record movies. Set the camera to r Movie mode A Press MENU/OK to open the menu. B Press n or o to select [q SHOOTING MODE]. C Press q. D Press n or o to select [r MOVIE]. E Press MENU/OK to confirm the setting.
  • Page 74: Record Movies

    r Recording Movies Record movies Fully pressed Press the shutter button down fully to start recording. During recording, [lREC] and a counter that shows the remaining time appear on the LCD monitor. Recording ends when pressing the shutter button down halfway during recording or the remaining time runs out.
  • Page 75: Changing Movie Size

    Changing movie size Press MENU/OK to open the [SHOOTING MENU]. SHOOTING MENU SHOOTING MENU SHOOTING MODE SHOOTING MODE 3s 3s 9s 9s QUALITY QUALITY SET-UP SET-UP A Press n or o to select [ B Press q. C Press n or o to change the setting. D Press MENU/OK to confirm the setting.
  • Page 76: Playing Back Movies

    w Playing Back Movies 12 / 31 / 2050 12 / 31 / 2050 12 / 31 / 2050 12 / 31 / 2050 10:00 AM 10:00 AM 10:00 AM 10:00 AM PLAY PLAY A Press p or q to select the movie file. r appears on the LCD monitor.
  • Page 77: Adjusting Volume Of Movies

    MEMO If the subject of the shot is very bright, white vertical streaks or black horizontal streaks may appear in the image during playback. This is normal. CAUTION • You may not be able to play back some movie files recorded on other cameras.
  • Page 78: [ Set-Up]

    SET-UP] Using the [SET-UP] menu Open the [SET-UP] menu. A Press MENU/OK to open the menu. B Press n or o to select [ C Press q. Change the page. SET - UP UP FORMAT FORMAT / LANG. / LANG. AUTO POWER OFF AUTO POWER OFF TIME DIFFERENCE...
  • Page 79: [Set-Up] Menu Option

    [SET-UP] menu option Setting Display IMAGE DISP.] [3 SEC]/[1.5 SEC] FRAME NO.] [CONT.]/[RENEW] DIGITAL ZOOM] [ON]/[OFF] LCD POWER [ON]/[OFF] SAVE] DATE/TIME] – BEEP VOLUME] SHUTTER VOLUME] PLAYBACK – VOLUME] – BRIGHTNESS] Factory default Sets the way for displaying the check image screen (photograph result) after taking a picture.
  • Page 80 [ SET-UP] Setting FORMAT] AUTO POWER [5 MIN]/[2 MIN]/[OFF] OFF] TIME DIFFERENCE] VIDEO SYSTEM] RESET] Display Factory default – – [ENGLISH] [2 MIN] [NTSC]/[PAL] – – – How to use the [SET-UP] menu (➝p.78) Explanation Initializes a Memory Card or internal memory. Select this menu to erase all the frames (files).
  • Page 81 [FRAME NO.] Use this function to specify whether frame numbers are assigned consecutively from previous numbers or begin again. <CONT.> <RENEW> Formatted Memory Card or internal memory used for both A and B. [CONT.] : Pictures are stored beginning from the highest file number stored on the last Memory Card or internal memory used.
  • Page 82: Digital Zoom

    [ SET-UP] [DIGITAL ZOOM] Use this function to shoot enlarged images than maximum optical zoom scale. AUTO AUTO Z Zoom bar display [OFF] Optical zoom: 3× [ON] Optical zoom: 3× CAUTION Using the [DIGITAL ZOOM] allows you to enlarge your subject and shoot it.
  • Page 83: Lcd Power Save

    [LCD POWER SAVE] The LCD monitor darkens when camera is not used for 8 seconds. When this function is active, you can save power and get the maximum possible running time from your batteries. MEMO Pressing any button wakes the camera up. CAUTION The LCD power save function is disabled during Playback mode and Movie mode.
  • Page 84: Lcd Brightness

    [ SET-UP] [LCD BRIGHTNESS] Use this function to adjust the LCD monitor brightness. LCD BRIGHTNESS LCD BRIGHTNESS CANCEL CANCEL A Press n or o to adjust the LCD monitor brightness. The indicator moves to the + to display the LCD monitor brightly or to the – to darken the LCD monitor.
  • Page 85: Auto Power Off

    [AUTO POWER OFF] When this function is active and the camera remains unused for 2 or 5 minutes, it turns camera off. Use this function when you want to get the maximum possible running time from your batteries. CAUTION The Auto power off function is disabled during slide show (➝p.62), and when a printer or a PC connection (➝p.88, 97) is being used.
  • Page 86 [ SET-UP] Move to [TIME DIFFERENCE] screen. SET - UP UP FORMAT FORMAT AUTO POWER OFF AUTO POWER OFF TIME DIFFERENCE TIME DIFFERENCE VIDEO SYSTEM VIDEO SYSTEM Press q. Set time difference. TIME DIFFERENCE TIME DIFFERENCE 12 12/ 31 31/ 2050 2050 10 10: 00 00 AM 12 12/ 31 31/ 2050 2050 10 10: 00 00 AM...
  • Page 87: Connecting To A Tv

    Connecting to a TV When connecting to a TV, images can be displayed on wider screen. Using slide show function (➝p.62) together, you can have fun with folks. CAUTION Plug the A/V cable (included) correctly in its terminal. Plug the A/V cable (included) into the A/V OUT (Audio/Visual A/V cable output) socket of the camera.
  • Page 88: Connecting Camera Directly To Printer - Pictbridge Function

    Connecting Camera Directly to Printer — PictBridge Function When a printer that supports PictBridge is available, images can be printed by connecting the camera directly to the PictBridge- compatible printer without a PC. Connecting to a printer Connect the camera to your printer using the USB cable.
  • Page 89: Specifying Images For Printing

    Specifying images for printing ([PRINT WITH DATE] / [PRINT WITHOUT DATE]) PICTBRIDGE PICTBRIDGE TOTAL : 00002 TOTAL : 00002 SHEETS SHEETS 02 02 FRAME FRAME A Press p or q to display the frame (file) for specifying PRINT setting. B Press n or o to set a value. Up to 99 sheets are printed.
  • Page 90: Print Dpof

    Connecting Camera Directly to Printer — PictBridge Function Printing with DPOF setting ([u PRINT DPOF]) PICTBRIDGE PICTBRIDGE PRINT WITH DATE PRINT WITH DATE PRINT WITHOUT DATE PRINT WITHOUT DATE PRINT DPOF PRINT DPOF A Press DISP/BACK to open the menu. B Press n or o to select [u PRINT DPOF].
  • Page 91 MEMO PRINTING PRINTING CANCEL CANCEL Press DISP/BACK to cancel the printing. Depending on the printer, the printing may not be canceled immediately or printing may stop midway through. When printing stops midway, briefly turn the camera off and then on again. Disconnecting the printer A Check that [PRINTING] is not displayed on the camera’s LCD monitor.
  • Page 92: Installation On A Windows Pc

    Installation on a Windows PC Pre-installation checklist Z Hard ware (software) requirements and recommended system To run this software, you must have the hardware and software described below. Check your system before you begin the installation. Requirement Windows 98 SE Windows Millennium Edition (Windows Me) Operating Windows 2000 Professional...
  • Page 93 Do not connect the camera to your PC until the software installation is completed. Install FinePixViewer as instructed by the on-screen instructions. Launching the installer manually A Double-click the [My Computer] icon. Windows XP users should click [My Computer] in the [Start] menu.
  • Page 94: Installation On A Mac Os X

    Installation on a Mac OS X Pre-installation checklist Z Hardware and software requirements To run this software, you must have the hardware and software described below. Check your system before you begin the installation. Compatible Mac Operating System Hard disk space Display Internet connection PowerPC, Intel processor loaded...
  • Page 95 Turn your Macintosh on and start up Mac OS X. Do not launch any other applications. When the bundled CD-ROM is loaded into the CD-ROM drive, the [FinePix] icon appears. Double-click the [FinePix] icon to open the [FinePix] volume window. Double-click on [Installer for MacOSX].
  • Page 96 Installation on a Mac OS X Change the Image Capture settings. Select [Preferences...] from the [Image Capture] menu. Select [Other...] from [When a camera is connected, open]. Select [FPVBridge] from [FinePixViewer] folder in the [Applications] folder and click the [Open] button. Select [Quit Image Capture] menu in the [Image Capture] menu.
  • Page 97: Connecting To A Pc

    CAUTION • Do not format the Memory Card in the camera on the • Use the Memory Card with images taken by a FUJIFILM Digital camera. B Connect the camera to your PC using the USB cable. ; USB socket C Press w for about 1 second to turn the camera on in Playback mode.
  • Page 98 Connecting to a PC CAUTION • FinePix J10 / FinePix J12 is compatible with PTP (Picture Transfer Protocol)/MTP (Media Transfer Protocol). A PTP/MTP-compatible camera is a camera that can recognize the PC and printer automatically when connected. • Do not disconnect the USB cable (included) when the camera is communicating with a PC.
  • Page 99 The following steps differ depending on the PC’s operating system (Windows 2000/XP/ Vista case) When your PC recognizes the camera automatically, FinePixViewer S automatically starts up and the Load photos window appears. Follow the instructions provided on screen to save the images. To proceed without saving the images, click the [Menu] button.
  • Page 100: Using Finepixviewer

    Connecting to a PC Using FinePixViewer Mastering FinePixViewer For all information on FinePixViewer functions, refer to [How to Use FinePixViewer] in the Help menu for details. • What is explained in [How to Use FinePixViewer]... [How to Use FinePixViewer] covers a range of topics, including batch processing and ordering prints.
  • Page 101 D When the message appears, click the [OK] button. Check your selection carefully since the process cannot be canceled once you click the [OK] button. Macintosh Quit FinePixViewer. Then drag the installed FinePixViewer folder to the Trash and select [Empty Trash] in the [Finder] menu.
  • Page 102: System Expansion Option

    System Expansion Option By using FinePix J10 / FinePix J12 together with other optional FUJIFILM products, your system can be expanded to fill a wide range of uses. Accessory availability may vary by country. Please check with your local Fujifilm representative to confirm product availability.
  • Page 103: Accessories Guide

    Accessories Guide Visit the FUJIFILM web site for the latest information on camera accessories. http://www.fujifilm.com/products/digital_cameras/index.html Accessory availability may vary by country. Please check with your local Fujifilm representative to confirm product availability. • xD-Picture Card Use the following xD-Picture Cards: 16MB/32MB/64MB/256MB/512MB/1GB/2GB There are two types of xD-Picture Card: standard type and Type M (containing “M”...
  • Page 104 Accessories Guide • CompactFlash™ Card Adapter DPC-CF Loading an xD-Picture Card into this adapter allows you to use the card as a CompactFlash card (Type - This is not compatible with the SD Memory Card.
  • Page 105: Using Your Camera Correctly

    LCD monitor, and then gently wipe the camera with a soft, dry cloth. If any soil remains, apply a small amount of lens cleaning liquid to a piece of FUJIFILM lens cleaning paper and wipe gently. • Do not scratch hard objects against the lens or LCD monitor.
  • Page 106: Notes On The Xd-Picture Card™, The Sd Memory Card And The Internal Memory

    FinePix J10 / FinePix J12. The recording quality cannot be guaranteed when xD- Picture Cards other than those manufactured by FUJIFILM are used. • The Memory Card may feel warm when it is removed from the camera after taking pictures. This is normal.
  • Page 107: Warning Displays

    • Turn the camera on again, taking care not to touch the lens. • Turn the camera off and on again. If the message still appears, contact your FUJIFILM dealer. Insert a Memory Card. • Format the Memory Card or internal memory on the camera (➝p.84).
  • Page 108 It may be necessary to format the Memory Card (➝p.84). If the message still appears, replace the Memory Card. • Contact your FUJIFILM dealer. • Insert a compatible Memory Card that is operation- checked at FUJIFILM Corporation (➝p.16).
  • Page 109 It may be necessary to format the Memory Card (➝p.84). If the message still appears, replace the Memory Card. • Contact your FUJIFILM dealer. • The movie and image cannot be played back. It is impossible to copy.
  • Page 110 Warning Displays Warning Displayed An attempt was made to rotate a movie or an image [CAN NOT ROTATE] shot using a camera other than FinePix J10 / FinePix [r CAN NOT ROTATE] J12. [COMMUNICATION The camera is not connected to a PC or printer. ERROR] Displayed for PictBridge.
  • Page 111: Troubleshooting

    Take the battery out briefly and wipe the battery terminals with a clean, dry cloth before reloading it. Load a new battery. If the battery still fails to charge, contact your FUJIFILM dealer. Possible causes Select [ENGLISH]. ] setting in the [SET-...
  • Page 112 Troubleshooting Z Shooting Matters Problems No photograph is taken when pressing the shutter button. Basic operations The LCD monitor darkens after taking a picture. Camera has difficulty in Focusing focusing on the subject. Cannot set the Macro camera to Macro (close-up) mode.
  • Page 113 Matters Problems The shutter button was pressed while the flash was charging. The Shooting mode is set to Cannot use the flash. The batteries have run out. The flash is set to [C SUPPRESSED FLASH] mode. Flash The flash settings The Shooting mode is set to AUTO, are restricted and cannot be...
  • Page 114 Troubleshooting Z Playing back Matters Problems The camera does Playing back not emit any movie sound. Erasing [FRAME] does not erase the frame. Erasing Erasing [ALL FRAMES] does not erase all the frames. [CONT.] in the frame number Frame No. setting does not function.
  • Page 115 Z Connecting Matters Problems The camera is not connected to the TV correctly. The included video cable or A/V cable was There is no image connected during movie playback. or sound on the Connecting to TV “TV” is selected as the TV input. The video output setting is incorrect.
  • Page 116 Briefly remove the battery. Then reload the battery and try again. Load fully charged battery. Briefly remove the battery. Then reload the battery and try again. If you think the camera is faulty, contact your FUJIFILM dealer. Page 12, 22 12, 22...
  • Page 117: Specifications

    Effective pixels 8.15 million pixels 1/2.5-inch Storage media Internal memory (approx. 8 MB)/xD-Picture Card (16/32/64/128/256/512 MB/1 GB/2 GB) /SD/SDHC Memory Card (FUJIFILM recommendation (➝p.16)) File format Still image: DCF-compliant Movie: AVI format, Motion JPEG Audio: Monaural sound Number of recorded pixels Still image: 3264 ×...
  • Page 118 Specifications System Digital zoom Approx. 5.1× (3× optical zoom lens is used together: Max. zoom scale: approx. 15.3×) Aperture F2.8-F5.6 (Wide-angle) F5.2-F10.4 (Telephoto) Focal range Normal: approx. 40 cm (1.3 ft.) to infinity (from lens surface) Macro: wide-angle: approx. 15 cm (5.9 in.) to infinity Sensitivity [AUTO]/Equivalent to ISO [64]/[100]/[200]/[400]/[800]/[1600] (Standard output sensitivity) Photometry...
  • Page 119 System White balance Automatic scene recognition/Preset (Fine, Shade, Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Warm White), Fluorescent (Cool White), Incandescent light) Self-timer Approx. 2 sec./10 sec. Flash type Auto flash Effective range: ( Wide-angle: approx. 50 cm-4.0 m (1.6 ft.-13.1 ft.) Telephoto: approx. 50 cm-2.2 m (1.6 ft.-7.2 ft.) Macro: approx.
  • Page 120 Specifications Power Supply and Others Guide to the number of available frames for battery operation According to the CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association) standard procedure for measuring digital still camera battery consumption (extract): When using a battery, use the battery supplied with the camera. The storage media should be xD-Picture Card.
  • Page 121 Battery NP-45 Nominal voltage DC 3.7V Nominal capacity 740 mAh Operating temperature 0°C to +40°C (+32°F to +104°F) Dimensions 31 mm × 39.4 mm × 5.7 mm (1.2 in. × 1.6 in. × 0.2 in.) (W × H × D) Mass (Weight) Approx.
  • Page 122 Specifications Z Standard number of available frames/recording time per xD-Picture Card , SD Memory Card and internal memory The number of available frames and recording time is approximate. The actual number of frames and recording time varies depending on the type of Memory Card or shooting conditions. Also, the number of frames and recording time displayed in the LCD monitor may not decrease regularly.
  • Page 123 (frame erase) image files. In such a case, erase all frames or format the xD-Picture Card before use. Back up important frames (files) onto your PC or another media. These specifications are subject to change without notice. FUJIFILM shall not be held liable for damages resulting from errors in this Owner’s Manual.
  • Page 124: Explanation Of Terms

    CCD. The number is larger for bright subjects and smaller for dark subjects. As the brightness of the subject changes, a digital camera maintains the amount of light hitting the CCD at a constant level by adjusting the aperture and shutter speed.
  • Page 125: Fujifilm Digital Camera Worldwide Network

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