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FujiFilm FINEPIX BL00840-200 E Owner's Manual

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BL00840-200
Before You Begin
First Steps
Owner's Manual
Basic Photography and Playback
Thank you for your purchase of this
More on Photography
product.
This manual describes
how to use your FUJIFILM FinePix
More on Playback
Z300 digital camera and the sup-
plied software. Be sure that you
Movies
have read and understood its con-
tents before using the camera.
Connections
For information on related products, visit our website at
http://www.fujifilm.com/products/index.html
Menus
Technical Notes
Troubleshooting
Appendix

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  • Page 1 Basic Photography and Playback Thank you for your purchase of this More on Photography product. This manual describes how to use your FUJIFILM FinePix More on Playback Z300 digital camera and the sup- plied software. Be sure that you Movies have read and understood its con- tents before using the camera.

  • Page 2: For Your Safety

    For Your Safety • Read Instructions: All the safety and op- Alternate Warnings: This video prod- erating instructions should be read uct is equipped with a three-wire before the appliance is operated. grounding-type plug, a plug having • Retain Instructions: The safety and a third (grounding) pin.

  • Page 3: Safety Notes

    , remove the battery, and discon- nect and unplug the AC power adapter. Continued use of the camera can cause a fi re or electric shock. Contact your FUJIFILM dealer. For Your Safety...
  • Page 4 These actions could damage the cord and cause a fi re or electric shock. If the cord is damaged, contact your FUJIFILM dealer. Do not place the camera on an unstable surface. This can cause the camera to fall or tip over and cause injury.
  • Page 5 AC Adapters (Available Separately) • If liquid crystal comes in contact with Use only FUJIFILM AC adapters desig- your skin, clean the area with a cloth nated for use with this camera. Other and then wash thoroughly with adapters could damage the camera.

  • Page 6: Notices

    Notes on the Grant To comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules, this product must be used with a FUJIFILM-specifi ed ferrite-core USB cable and DC supply cord. NOTICES For Customers in Canada For Customers in Canada CAUTION: This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
  • Page 7 Disposal of Electrical and Electronic Equipment in Private Households Disposal of Electrical and Electronic Equipment in Private Households Disposal of Used Electrical and Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein) This symbol on the product, or in the manual and in the warranty, and/or on its packaging indicates that this prod- uct shall not be treated as household waste.

  • Page 8: About This Manual

    About This Manual Before using the camera, read this manual and the warnings on pages ii–vii. For information on specifi c topics, consult the sources below. ✔ ✔ Camera Q & A Camera Q & A ..pg. ix Know what you want to do but don’t know the name for it? Find the answer in “Camera Q &...

  • Page 9: Camera Q & A

    Camera Q & A Find items by task. Camera Setup Camera Setup Question Question How do I set the camera clock? Can I set the clock to local time when I travel? How do I use the touch panel display? How do I keep the display from turning off automatically? How do I make the display brighter or darker? How do I stop the camera beeping and clicking?

  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    Taking Pictures Taking Pictures How many pictures can I take? Is there a quick and easy way to take snapshots? How can I avoid blurred pictures? How can I make good portraits? Can I choose my own settings for diff erent scenes? Can the camera automatically adjust settings for diff erent scenes? How do I shoot close-ups? How do I keep the fl ash from fi ring?
  • Page 11 Viewing Pictures Viewing Pictures Question Question Can I put a password on my private folder? How do I view my pictures? How do I delete the current picture? Can I select other pictures for deletion? Can I zoom in on pictures during playback? How do I view a lot of pictures at once? Can I protect my pictures from accidental deletion? Can I view my pictures in a slide show?
  • Page 12 Table of Contents For Your Safety ... ii IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ... ii Safety Notes ... iii NOTICES ... vi About This Manual ...viii Camera Q & A ... ix Before You Begin n Before You Begi Introduction ... 1 Symbols and Conventions ...
  • Page 13 More on Playback k More on Playbac Playback Options ...35 Playback Zoom ...36 Multi-Frame Playback ...37 e Deleting Pictures ...38 c Edit ...40 f COLLAGE ...41 C IMAGE ROTATE ...42 G TRIMMING ...43 O RESIZE ...43 B RED EYE REMOVAL ...44 b Image Search ...45 Image Search: Deleting Pictures ...46 Image Search: Folder Management ...46...
  • Page 14 Accessories from FUJIFILM ...79 Caring for the Camera ...80 Troubleshootin Troubleshooting g Troubleshooting ...81 Warning Messages and Displays ...88 Appendix x Appendi Glossary ...92 Internal Memory/Memory Card Capacity ...93 Specifi cations ...94 FUJIFILM Digital Camera Worldwide Network ...98 Table of Contents...

  • Page 15: Introduction

    Introduction Symbols and Conventions Symbols and Conventions The following symbols are used in this manual: 3 Caution: This information should be read before use to ensure correct operation. 1 Note: Points to note when using the camera. 2 Tip: Additional information that may be helpful when using the camera. Menus and other text in the camera monitor are shown in bold.

  • Page 16: Parts Of The Camera

    Parts of the Camera Parts of the Camera For more information, refer to the page listed to the right of each item. Shutter button ...18 Zoom control ...17, 36 p (HOME) button ...14, 60 Microphone ...49 Flash ...24 On/off switch and lens cover ...14 Lens ...94 Speaker ...51 Illuminator ...71...

  • Page 17: Camera Displays (Touch Panel)

    Camera Displays (Touch Panel) Camera Displays (Touch Panel) The following indicators may appear during shooting and playback. The indicators displayed vary with camera settings. ■ ■ Shooting Shooting 12 / 31 / 2050 12 / 31 / 2050 10:00 AM 10:00 AM ISO 400 ISO 400...

  • Page 18: The Touch Panel Display

    The Touch Panel Display The Touch Panel Display The touch panel display can be operated by tapping the display or gliding the stylus or a fi nger over the panel. The panel responds to pressure; use a fi rm touch, but do ■...

  • Page 19: Touch Panel Icons

    Touch Panel Icons Touch Panel Icons ■ ■ Shooting Shooting Tap the icons in the shooting display to perform the operations listed below. The icons displayed vary with the options currently selected. Shooting mode: Choose a shooting Flash mode: mode (pg. 31). Choose a fl ash mode (pg.
  • Page 20 Using the Supplied Stylus The stylus can be used in place of your fi nger to operate the touch panel. To avoid losing the stylus, attach it to the camera strap. WARNINGS • The stylus may present a choking hazard. Keep out of reach of pets and young children. •...

  • Page 21: Charging The Battery

    Charging the Battery The battery is not charged at shipment. Charge the battery before use. Batteries The camera uses an NP-45 rechargeable battery. Place the battery in the charger. Insert the battery into the supplied battery charger as shown, making sure that the bat- tery is in the orientation indicated by the C B D label.

  • Page 22: Inserting The Battery

    Inserting the Battery After charging the battery, insert it in the camera as described below. Open the battery-chamber cover. Lightly press the center of the battery-chamber cover and open it as shown. 1 Note Be sure the camera is off before opening the bat- tery-chamber cover.
  • Page 23 Close the battery-chamber cover. Close the battery-cham- ber cover and then lightly press it down and slide it in to latch. 3 Cautions • Do not affi x stickers or other objects to the battery. Failure to observe this precaution could make it im- possible to remove the battery from the camera.
  • Page 24 2 Tips: Using an AC Adapter • The camera can be powered by an optional AC adapter and DC coupler (sold separately). When inserting the DC coupler, open the cable cover on the camera and pass the DC coupler power cord through the cable channel. See the manuals provided with the AC adapter and DC coupler for details.

  • Page 25: Inserting A Memory Card

    SanDisk SD and SDHC memory cards have been approved for use in the camera. A complete list of ap- proved memory cards is available at http://www.fujifilm.com/products/digital_cameras/index.html. Op- eration is not guaranteed with other cards. The camera can not be used with MultiMediaCard (MMC) or xD-Picture Card cards.
  • Page 26 ■ ■ Inserting a Memory Card Inserting a Memory Card Open the battery-chamber cover. Lightly press the center of the battery-chamber cover and open it as shown. 1 Note Be sure the camera is off before opening the bat- tery-chamber cover. Insert the memory card.
  • Page 27 3 Cautions • Do not turn the camera off or remove the memory card while the memory card is being formatted or data are being recorded to or deleted from the card. Failure to observe this precaution could damage the card. •...

  • Page 28: Turning The Camera On And Off

    Turning the Camera on and Off Shooting Mode Shooting Mode To turn the camera on, open the lens cover ful- ly. The camera turns off when the lens cover is closed. Camera on 2 Tip: Switching to Playback Mode Touch the a icon to start playback. Press the shutter button halfway to return to shooting mode.

  • Page 29: 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 (for information on resetting the clock or changing languages, see page 71). Choose a language. Tap to select a language. Tap 6 or 7 to view ad- ditional languages.

  • Page 30: Taking Pictures In B (Auto) Mode

    Taking Pictures in B (Auto) Mode This section describes how to take pictures in B (auto) mode. Turn the camera on. Fully open the lens cover. Select B mode. Tap the shooting mode icon to view shoot- ing modes and tap MENU DISP The B (auto) icon will...
  • Page 31 Frame the picture. Position the main subject in the focus frame and use the zoom control to frame the pic- ture in the display. Select to zoom out Select Zoom indicator MENU DISP MENU By default, the camera uses optical zoom only. If desired, digital zoom (pg.
  • Page 32 Focus. Press the shutter button halfway to focus on the main subject in the focus frame. halfway MENU DISP Focus frame frame and focuses on subject 1 Note The lens may make a noise when the camera fo- cuses. This is normal. If the camera is able to focus, it will beep twice and the indicator lamp will glow green.
  • Page 33 Where Are My Pictures Stored? Pictures will be stored in internal memory if no mem- ory card is inserted. When a memory card is inserted, pictures are stored in the “ ” (“my pictures”) folder. Use folder management (pg. 47) to organize pictures into other folders after shooting.

  • Page 34: Dual Is Mode

    Avoiding Blurred Pictures If the subject is poorly lit, blur- ring caused by camera shake or subject movement can be reduced by selecting f ON for the L DUAL IS MODE op- tion in the shooting menu (pg. 61). The type of blur reduction can be selected in the setup menu (pg.

  • Page 35: Viewing Pictures

    Viewing Pictures Pictures can be viewed in the monitor. When taking important photographs, take a test shot and check the results. Tap the a icon. The most recent picture will be displayed. MENU DISP View additional pictures. Scroll left or right or tap 8 or 9. MENU DISP Press the shutter button to exit to shooting mode.

  • Page 36: Intelligent Face Detection And Red-Eye Removal

    g Intelligent Face Detection and Red-Eye Removal Intelligent Face Detection automatically detects human faces anywhere in the frame and sets focus and exposure for shots that emphasize portrait subjects. Choose to prevent the camera from focusing on the background when taking group portraits, or to remove “red-eye” caused by the fl ash. Turn Intelligent Face Detection on.
  • Page 37 Shoot. Press the shutter button all the way down to shoot. 3 Caution If the subject moves as the shutter button is pressed, their face may not be in the area indicated by the green border when the pic- ture is taken. If q FACE DETECTION ON RED EYE REMOVAL ON is selected, the pic-...

  • Page 38: Flash Mode

    N 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 39 Focus. Press the shutter button halfway to focus. If the fl ash will fi re, p will be displayed when the shutter button is pressed halfway. At slow shutter speeds, k will appear in the display to warn that pictures may be blurred; use of a tripod is recommended. Shoot.

  • Page 40: Using The Self-Timer

    h Using the Self-Timer The camera off ers a “couple timer” for self-portraits taken with a friend, a “group timer” for group por- traits, a ten-second timer (pg. 27) that allows photographers to appear in their own photographs, and a two-second timer (pg. 27) that can be used to avoid blur caused by the camera moving when the shutter button is pressed.
  • Page 41 ■ ■ S (Ten Seconds) / (Ten Seconds) / R (Two Seconds) (Two Seconds) The camera will start the timer ten or two sec- onds after the shutter button is pressed all the way down. Focus. Press the shutter button halfway to focus.

  • Page 42: Macro Mode (Close-Ups)

    F Macro Mode (Close-ups) Use macro mode for close-ups. Tap the macro mode icon ( turn macro mode on. MENU DISP ) and tap F ( ) to When macro mode is in eff ect, the camera focus- es on subjects near the center of the frame. Use the zoom control to compose pictures.

  • Page 43: Focus Lock

    Focus Lock To compose photographs with off -center subjects: Position the subject in the focus frame. MENU Focus. Press the shutter button halfway to set fo- cus and exposure. Focus and exposure will remain locked while the shutter button is pressed halfway (AF/AE lock).
  • Page 44 Autofocus Although the camera boasts a high-precision autofocus system, it may be unable to focus on the subjects listed below. If the camera is unable to focus using autofocus, use focus lock (pg. 29) to focus on another subject at the same distance and then recompose the photograph.

  • Page 45: A Shooting Mode

    A Shooting Mode Choose a shooting mode according to the scene or type of subject. To choose a shooting mode, tap the shooting mode icon in the monitor when the camera is in shooting mode and tap to choose a mode. BACK BACK MENU...

  • Page 46: Touch And Shoot

    J TOUCH & SHOOT TOUCH & SHOOT Choose this mode to take pictures by touching the display instead of pressing the shutter button. Touch anywhere inside the “touch and shoot” area to focus on the selected subject and take a picture.

  • Page 47: D Natural Light

    D NATURAL LIGHT NATURAL LIGHT Capture natural light indoors, under low light, or where the fl ash can not be used. The fl ash turns off and sensitivity is raised to reduce blur. H SCENE POSITION SCENE POSITION This mode off ers a choice of “scenes,”...
  • Page 48 SCENE POSITION BACK BACK Scene Scene Choose for soft-toned portraits with L PORTRAIT natural skin tones. Choose for crisp, clear daylight shots of M LANDSCAPE buildings and landscapes. Choose for fast shutter speeds when N SPORT photographing moving subjects. Choose this mode for poorly lit twilight or night scenes.

  • Page 49: Playback Options

    Playback Options To view the most recent picture, tap the a icon. MENU DISP MENU Scroll left or right or tap 8 or 9 to view addi- tional pictures. MENU DISP MENU Hiding Indicators Tap DISP to hide or view indicators. 100-0100 100-0100 12 / 31 / 2050 10:00 AM...

  • Page 50: Playback Zoom

    Playback Zoom Playback Zoom To zoom a picture in or out, display the picture full screen and tap k. A zoom slider will be displayed; tap k to zoom in, n to zoom out (you can also select T with the camera zoom control to display the zoom slider and use the zoom control to zoom in and out).

  • Page 51: Multi-Frame Playback

    Multi-Frame Playback Multi-Frame Playback To view pictures nine at a time, tap the center of the current picture to display playback icons and then tap MENU DISP MENU The number of pictures displayed changes each time you tap MENU Three frames Entire folder Scroll left or right to view more pictures.

  • Page 52: Deleting Pictures

    e Deleting Pictures The e ERASE option in the playback menu can be used to delete still pictures and movies, increasing the amount of space available on the memory card or in internal memory (for information on deleting pictures in single-frame playback, see page 21). Note that deleted pictures can not be recovered. Copy important pictures to a computer or other storage device before proceeding.
  • Page 53 ■ ■ FRAME FRAME: Deleting Selected Images : Deleting Selected Images Selecting FRAME displays the dialog shown at right. Scroll left or right (or tap the pictures to the left or right) to display a picture you wish to delete and tap ERASE.

  • Page 54: Edit

    c Edit To rotate pictures, make collages, or create cropped or resized copies of pictures, tap the cen- ter of the current picture to display playback icons and then tap MENU DISP The menu shown at right will be displayed; tap 6 or 7 to scroll through the menu and tap an option to select it.

  • Page 55: Collage

    f COLLAGE COLLAGE Selecting f COLLAGE displays the dialog shown in Step 1. Tap the desired template for the collage. Glide up and down to scroll through the pictures at the right side of the display, and then drag the pictures into the desired locations in the template. Repeat until the template is fi lled.

  • Page 56: C Image Rotate

    C IMAGE ROTATE IMAGE ROTATE This option creates rotated copies of pictures for display in the monitor. It has no eff ect on pictures displayed on a computer or other device. Tap the left and right arrows (8 and 9) to select the picture you wish to ro- tate.

  • Page 57: G Trimming

    G TRIMMING TRIMMING Selecting G TRIMMING displays the dialog shown in Step 1. Tap the left and right ar- rows (8 and 9) to select the picture you wish to crop. to zoom in and out and glide to Tap k or n scroll the picture until the desired portion is displayed in the blue frame (tap the picture to redisplay the zoom slider as needed;...

  • Page 58: B Red Eye Removal

    B RED EYE REMOVAL RED EYE REMOVAL This option is used with pictures taken using Intelligent Face Detection to create copies that have been processed to remove red eye. Selecting B RED EYE REMOVAL displays the dialog shown at right. Tap the left and right arrows (8 and 9) to select a pic- ture.

  • Page 59: Image Search

    b Image Search Search for pictures by date, subject, scene, and fi le type. Tap the center of the cur- rent picture to display playback icons (pg. 35) and then tap Choose from the follow- ing options: Option Option Description Description BY DATE Find all pictures taken on a selected date.

  • Page 60: Image Search: Deleting Pictures

    Image Search: Deleting Pictures Image Search: Deleting Pictures To delete the picture cur- rently displayed in the search results dialog, tap the A icon. A confi rmation dialog will be displayed; tap OK to delete the picture. To exit with- out deleting the picture, tap BACK.

  • Page 61: Password

    g Folder Management Organize pictures into folders. To view the g FOLDER MANAGEMENT dialog, tap the center of the current picture to display playback icons (pg. 35) and then tap the folder icon. MENU Folders are identifi ed by icons at the bottom of the display: Folder Folder...

  • Page 62: Move/Copy

    Moving Pictures Moving Pictures To move pictures between folders: Select the folder contain- ing the pictures you wish to move. Tap 8 or 9 to display the desired pictures (glide scroll is not available). Tap MOVE. Drag and drop the pic- tures into the destination folder.

  • Page 63: F Recording Movies

    F Recording Movies Shoot short movies. Sound is recorded via the built in microphone; do not cover the microphone dur- ing the recording. Tap the shooting mode icon to view a menu of shooting modes and tap F mode icon Time available is displayed in monitor STANDBY...
  • Page 64 Press the shutter button all the way down to start recording. 1 Note Exposure and white balance are adjusted automatically throughout recording. The color and brightness of the image may vary from that displayed before recording begins. 2 Tip There is no need to keep the shutter button pressed during recording.

  • Page 65: Viewing Movies

    a Viewing Movies To view a movie, display it in playback mode and follow the steps below. Tap the movie to display it full screen. to start playback. Progress is shown in the monitor during playback. The following operations can be performed while playback is in progress: Operation Operation...

  • Page 66: 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. Connecting the Camera Connecting the Camera Connect the supplied USB cable as shown and turn the printer on.

  • Page 67: Printing Selected Pictures

    Printing Selected Pictures Printing Selected Pictures Tap 8 or 9 to select a picture you wish to print. Tap + or to choose the number of copies (up – to 99). Repeat steps 1–2 to select additional pictures. Tap PRINT to display a confi r- mation dialog when set- tings are complete.

  • Page 68: Viewing Pictures On A Computer

    Viewing Pictures on a Computer The supplied FinePixViewer software can be used to copy pictures to a computer, where they can be stored, viewed, organized, and printed. Before proceeding, install FinePixViewer as described below. connect the camera to the computer until installation is complete. Installing FinePixViewer Installing FinePixViewer FinePixViewer is available in Windows and Macintosh versions.
  • Page 69 Start the computer. Log in to an account with administrator privileges before proceeding. Exit any applications that may be running and insert the installer CD in a CD-ROM drive. Windows Vista If an AutoPlay dialog is displayed, click SETUP.exe. A “User Account Control” dialog will then be displayed; click Allow.
  • Page 70 PowerPC or Intel Pre-installed versions of Mac OS X version 10.3.9–10.4 OS OS (for the latest information, visit http://www.fujifilm.com/) 256 MB or more Free disk space A minimum of 200 MB required for installation with 400 MB available when FinePixViewer is running...
  • Page 71 Remove the installer CD from the CD-ROM drive. Note that you may be unable to remove the CD if Safari is running; if necessary, quit Safari before removing the CD. Store the installer CD in a dry location out of direct sunlight in case you need to re-install the software. The version number is printed at the top of the CD label for reference when updating the software or contacting customer support.

  • Page 72: Connecting The Camera

    Connecting the Camera Connecting the Camera If the pictures you wish to copy are stored on a memory card, insert the card into the camera (pg. 12). If no card is inserted, pictures will be copied from internal memory. 3 Caution Loss of power during transfer could result in loss of data or damage to internal memory or the memory card.
  • Page 73 USB cable. Updating FinePixViewer The latest version of FinePixViewer can be download- ed from http://www.fujifilm.com/. Uninstalling FinePixViewer Only uninstall FinePixViewer before reinstalling the software or when it is no longer required. After quit- ting FinePixViewer and disconnecting the camera, drag the “FinePixViewer”...

  • Page 74: The Shooting Menu

    The Shooting Menu The shooting menu is used to adjust settings for a wide range of shooting conditions. Using the Shooting Menu Using the Shooting Menu To view the shooting menu, tap the MENU icon when the camera is in shooting mode. MENU DISP 1 Notes...

  • Page 75: Shooting Menu Options

    Shooting Menu Options Shooting Menu Options Menu item Menu item Adjust exposure for bright, dark, or high-contrast scenes (pg. d EXP. COMPENSATION 63). Adjust ISO sensitivity (pg. 65). Choose higher values when the N ISO subject is poorly lit. O QUALITY Choose image size and quality (pg.

  • Page 76: Rcontinuous

    CONTINUOUS CONTINUOUS Select ON to capture motion in a series of pictures. The camera takes up to fi ve pictures while the shutter button is pressed. The Shooting Menu CONTINUOUS CONTINUOUS BACK BACK...

  • Page 77: Exposure Compensation

    d EXP. COMPENSATION EXP. COMPENSATION Use exposure compensation when photographing very bright, very dark, or high-contrast subjects. An exposure indicator ap- pears at the right side of the display; tap 6 to increase ex- posure, 7 to reduce. Tap 6 to increase exposure Tap 7 to reduce exposure Choosing an Exposure Compensation Value EXP.

  • Page 78: D White Balance

    D WHITE BALANCE WHITE BALANCE For natural colors, choose a setting that matches the light source (for an explanation of “white bal- ance,” see the Glossary on page 92). Option Option Displayed in Displayed in A White balance adjusted automatically. i For subjects in direct sunlight.

  • Page 79: N Iso

    N ISO Control the camera’s sensitivity to light. Higher values can be used to reduce blur when lighting is poor; note, however, that mottling may appear in pictures taken at high sensitivities. If AUTO is selected, the camera will adjust sensitivity auto- matically in response to shooting conditions.

  • Page 80: F Af Mode

    F AF MODE AF MODE This option controls how the camera focuses when Intelli- gent Face Detection is off (pg. 22). Regardless of the option selected, the camera will focus on the subject in the center of the monitor when macro mode is on (pg.

  • Page 81: The Playback Menu

    The Playback Menu The playback menu is used to manage the pictures in internal memory or on the memory card. Using the Playback Menu Using the Playback Menu To view the playback menu, tap the MENU icon during playback. MENU DISP 1 Note The playback menu can also be displayed by press-...

  • Page 82: I Slide Show

    I SLIDE SHOW SLIDE SHOW View pictures in an automat- ed slide show. After choosing the background music, tap the desired option to start the show. When a movie is displayed, movie play- back will begin automatically, and the slide show will continue when the movie ends.

  • Page 83: D Protect

    D PROTECT PROTECT Protect pictures from accidental deletion. The following options are available. ■ FRAME ■ FRAME Protect selected pictures. Scroll left or right (or tap the pictures to the left or right) to select the desired picture. PROTECT PROTECT BACK BACK Picture not protected...

  • Page 84: The Setup Menu

    The Setup Menu Using the Setup Menu Using the Setup Menu Tap the MENU icon to display the menu for the current mode. MENU DISP (SET-UP). Tap 6 or 7 to display the desired menu item and tap to select. SHOOTING MENU Tap the desired option.

  • Page 85: Setup Menu Options

    Setup Menu Options Setup Menu Options Menu item Menu item A IMAGE DISP. Choose how long pictures are displayed after shooting (pg. 72). B FRAME NO. Choose how fi les are named (pg. 73). Choose whether image stabilization is performed at all times when the L DUAL IS MODE camera is in shooting mode (l CONTINUOUS), or only when the shut- ter button is pressed halfway (m SHOOTING ONLY).

  • Page 86: Aimage Disp

    A IMAGE DISP. IMAGE DISP. Choose how long pictures are displayed in the monitor after shooting. • 3 SEC: Pictures are displayed for about 3 s before being recorded to the memory card. • 1.5 SEC: Pictures are displayed for about 1.5 s before being recorded to the mem- ory card.

  • Page 87: Bframe No

    B FRAME NO. FRAME NO. New pictures are stored in image fi les named using a four-digit fi le number as- signed by adding one to the last fi le number used. The fi le number is displayed during playback as shown at right. B ing is reset to 0001 when a new memory card is inserted or the current memory card or internal memory is formatted.

  • Page 88: Q Digital Zoom

    Q DIGITAL ZOOM DIGITAL ZOOM If ON is selected, selecting T at the maximum optical zoom position will trigger digital zoom, further magnifying the image. To cancel digital zoom, zoom out to the minimum digital zoom position and select W. MENU Zoom indicator, DIGITAL ZOOM off...

  • Page 89: K Format

    K FORMAT FORMAT Format internal memory or a memory card. If a memory card is inserted in the cam- era, this option will format the memory card. If no memory card is inserted, this option will format internal memory. Tap OK to begin formatting.

  • Page 90: N Time Difference

    N TIME DIFFERENCE TIME DIFFERENCE When traveling, use this option to switch the camera clock instantly from your home time zone to the local time at your destination. Specify the diff erence between local time and your home time zone. 1.1 Tap g LOCAL.

  • Page 91: Calibration

    h CALIBRATION CALIBRATION Calibrate the touch panel. Using the stylus, tap the blue “+” symbol in the top left corner display; the icon will then be displayed at the top right corner (if you did not tap the “+”, an error will be displayed). Continue to tap the icon each time it is displayed in a new position;...

  • Page 92: Optional Accessories

    Optional Accessories The camera supports a wide range of accessories from FUJIFILM and other manufacturers. ■ ■ Printing Printing PictBridge-compatible printer (available from third-party suppliers) Printer (available from third-party suppliers) SD/SDHC memory card ■ Computer Related ■ Computer Related Computer (available from...

  • Page 93: Accessories From Fujifilm

    Accessories from FUJIFILM Accessories from FUJIFILM The following optional accessories are available from FUJIFILM. For the latest information on the acces- sories available in your region, check with your local FUJIFILM representative or visit http://www.fujifilm. com/products/digital_cameras/index.html. • NP-45 rechargeable Li-ion battery (supplied): Additional NP-45 slimline batteries can be pur- chased as required.

  • Page 94: Caring For The Camera

    Any remaining stains can be removed by wiping gently with a piece of FUJIFILM lens-cleaning pa- per 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 95: Troubleshooting

    Charge the battery at room temperature. Clean the terminals with a soft, dry cloth. The battery has reached the end of its charging life. Purchase a new battery. If the battery still fails to charge, contact your FUJIFILM dealer. Solution Solution Page...
  • Page 96 Menus and Displays Problem Problem English is not selected for the a Menus and displays are not in English. option in the setup menu. Shooting Problem Problem Memory is full. Memory is not formatted. No picture is There is dirt on the memory card contacts. Clean the contacts with a soft, dry cloth. taken when the The memory card is damaged.
  • Page 97 Problem Problem Face detection Intelligent Face Detection is not available in not available. the current shooting mode. The subject’s face is obscured by sunglass- es, a hat, long hair, or other objects. The subject’s face occupies only a small Intelligent No face is de- area of the frame.
  • Page 98 Problem Problem The lens is dirty. The lens is blocked. Pictures are s is displayed during shooting and the blurred. focus frame is displayed in red. Problem k is displayed during shooting. images Pictures are Slow shutter speed selected at high tem- mottled.
  • Page 99 Playback Problem Problem Pictures are The pictures were taken with a diff erent grainy. make or model of camera. Pictures The pictures were taken, at an image size Playback zoom of J, or with a diff erent make or model unavailable.
  • Page 100 Connections Problem Problem The computer Computer does not recog- The camera is not properly connected. nize the camera. The camera is not properly connected. Pictures can not be printed. The printer is off . Only one copy is PictBridge printed. The printer is not PictBridge-compatible.
  • Page 101 Charge the battery or insert a fully-charged spare battery. Remove and reinsert the battery or disconnect and reconnect the AC adapter/DC coupler. If the problem persists, contact your FUJIFILM dealer. Turn silent mode off . Calibrate the touch panel. Adjust your grip so that the hand that is hold- ing the camera is not touching the panel.

  • Page 102: Warning Messages And Displays

    Format the memory card or internal memory (pg. 75). Clean the contacts with a soft, dry cloth. If the mes- sage is repeated, format the memory card (pg. 75). If the message persists, replace the memory card. Contact a FUJIFILM dealer (pg. 98). Solution Solution...
  • Page 103 (pg. 75). If the message persists, replace the memory card. Use a compatible memory card (pg. 11). Contact a FUJIFILM dealer (pg. 98). Delete pictures or insert a memory card with more free space (pg. 12, 38).
  • Page 104 (pg. 75). If the message persists, replace the memory card. Contact a FUJIFILM dealer (pg. 98). Format the memory card and select RENEW for B FRAME NO. in the setup menu. Take a picture to reset frame numbering to 100-0001, then select CON- TINUOUS for B FRAME NO (pg.
  • Page 105 Warning Warning An attempt was made to choose a fl ash DEACTIVATE SILENT MODE mode or adjust the volume with the camera in silent mode. A connection error occurred while pictures COMMUNICATION ERROR were being printed or copied to a computer or other device.

  • Page 106: Glossary

    Glossary Digital zoom: Unlike optical zoom, digital zoom does not increase the amount of visible detail. Instead, details vis- ible using optical zoom are simply enlarged, producing a slightly “grainy” image. EV (Exposure Value): The exposure value is determined by the sensitivity of the image sensor and the amount of light that enters the camera while the image sensor is exposed.

  • Page 107: 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 quali- ties. 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. The number of exposures or length remaining may not diminish at an even rate.

  • Page 108: Specifi Cations

    Specifi cations System Model Digital Camera FinePix Z300 Eff ective pixels 10 million ½ -in., Bayer CCD with primary color fi lter Storage media • Internal memory (approx. 31 MB) File system Compliant with Design Rule for Camera File System (DCF), and Exif 2.2 File format •...

  • Page 109: Continuous Shooting

    System Shutter speed • P: 4 s– • O: s– Continuous Up to fi ve frames at a maximum of approximately 0.6 fps Focus • Mode: Single AF • Focus-area selection: AF CENTER and AF MULTI White balance Automatic scene detection; six manual preset modes for direct sunlight, shade, daylight fl uores- cent, warm white fl uorescent, cool white fl uorescent, and incandescent lighting Self-timer Couple timer;...
  • Page 110 Power supply/other Power sources • NP-45 rechargeable battery • AC-5VX AC power adapter and CP-45 DC coupler (sold separately) Battery life (NP-45) Approx. 170 frames based on CIPA (Camera and Imaging Products Association) standard; measured at 23 °C (73 °F) with the monitor on, pictures recorded to an SD memory card, the camera zoomed from wid- est angle to maximum zoom and back once every 30 s, the fl ash fi red at full power with every other shot, and the camera turned off and then on again every 10 shots.
  • Page 111 Notices • Specifi cations subject to change without notice. FUJIFILM shall not be held liable for damages resulting from errors in this manual. • Although the monitor is manufactured using advanced high-precision technology, small bright points and anomalous colors (particularly in the vicinity of text) may appear. This is normal for this type of monitor and does not indicate a malfunction;...

  • Page 112: Fujifilm Digital Camera Worldwide Network

    Technical support & repairs TEL +598-2-9002004 fotocam@adinet.com.uy Technical support & repairs TEL (05982) 419 4542 kiel@fujifilm.com.uy Technical support & repairs TEL 0212-2022300 hellmund@hellmund.com Technical support & repairs TEL 0043 1 6162606/51 or 52 kamera.service@fujifilm.at Technical support & repairs TEL 3210242090 info@fuji.be Technical support TEL 38512319060 dsaravanja@fujifilm.hr...
  • Page 113 Technical support & repairs Tel 0180 / 589 89 80 0,14 EUR pro Minute aus dem deutschen Festnetz, abweichende Preise aus Mobilfunknetzen möglich,Stand bei Drucklegung. Technical support & repairs TEL 0030 210 9404100 fujifilm@fujifilm.gr Technical support TEL 3612389410 fujifilm@fujifilm.hu Repair service TEL 3613633777 Technical support &...
  • Page 114 Phocidis SARL Technical support TEL 46 8 506 141 70 kamera@fujifilm.se Repair service TEL 46 8 506 141 00 kameraverkstaden@fujifilm.se Technical support & repairs TEL +41 44 855 5154 RepairCenter@fujifilm.ch Technical support TEL +31(0)102812500 helpdesk@fujifilm-digital.nl Repair service TEL +31(0)102812520 camerareparaties@fujifilm-digital.nl Technical support TEL +90 212 696 5090 csarp@fujifilm.com.tr...
  • Page 115 Repair service TEL 603-55698388 camera@fujifilm.com.my Technical support TEL 632-7436601~06 info@yklcolor.com digital@yklcolor.com Repair service TEL 632-7436601~06 techop_services@yklcolor.com Technical support & repairs TEL 65-6380 5557 service@fujifilm.com.sg Technical support TEL +82-2-3282-7363 photo@fujifilm.co.kr Repair service TEL +82-2-701-1472 1bowl@hanmail.net TEL +82-2-2203-1472 nurijili@hanmail.net Repair service TEL +82-51-806-1472 merahan@yahoo.co.kr Technical support &...

  • Page 116: End User License Agreement

    All copyrights and other proprietary rights to Software and Documentation are ORPORATION PLEASE READ THIS END USER owned and retained by FUJIFILM or the third party suppliers as indicated on or in CD-ROM ONLY IF YOU CON Software or Documentation. Nothing contained herein shall be construed, expressly...

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