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FujiFilm FINEPIX XP30 XP30 Owner's Manual

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BL01257-202

DIGITAL CAMERA

Before You Begin
FINEPIX XP30 Series
First Steps
Owner's Manual
Basic Photography and Playback
More on Photography
Thank you for your purchase
of this product.
This manual
More on Playback
describes how to use your
FUJIFILM digital camera and the
supplied software. Be sure that
Movies
you have read and understood
its contents and the warnings in
Connections
"For Your Safety" (P ii) before us-
ing the camera.
Menus
For information on related products, visit our website at
http://www.fujifilm.com/products/digital_cameras/index.html
Technical Notes
Troubleshooting
Appendix

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  • Page 1: Digital Camera

    Thank you for your purchase of this product. This manual More on Playback describes how to use your FUJIFILM digital camera and the supplied software. Be sure that Movies you have read and understood its contents and the warnings in Connections “For Your Safety”...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    For Your Safety For Your Safety • Read Instructions: 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 for future reference. • Heed Warnings: All warnings on the ap- pliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

  • Page 3: For Your Safety

    Antennas Antennas Outdoor Antenna Grounding: If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the video product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built- up static charges. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No.

  • Page 4: Safety Notes

    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 Request regular internal testing and cleaning for your camera. Build-up of dust in your camera can cause a fi re or electric shock. Contact your FUJIFILM dealer to request internal clean- ing every two years. Please note that this service is not free of charge.
  • Page 6 For Your Safety The Battery and Power Supply Note: Check the type of battery used in your camera and read the appropriate sections. The following describes the proper use of batteries and how to prolong their life. Incor- rect use can shorten battery life or cause leak- age, overheating, fi...
  • Page 7 AC Power Adapters (Available Separately) AC Power Adapters (Available Separately) This section applies to all camera models. Use only FUJIFILM AC power adapters desig- nated for use with this camera. Other adapt- ers could damage the camera. • The AC power adapter is for indoor use only.
  • Page 8 LCD monitor to en- sure that the camera is functioning normally. FUJIFILM Corporation can not accept liability for damages or lost profi ts incurred as a result of product malfunction.
  • Page 9 Multi-disc sets may only be transferred or sold as a complete set as provided by FUJIFILM Corporation and not as a subset thereof.
  • Page 10 For Your Safety Governing Law. The above terms and conditions shall be governed by the laws of the State of Illinois, Netherlands, without giving eff ect to (i) its confl ict of laws provisions, or (ii) the United Nations Convention for Contracts for the International Sale of Goods, which is explicitly ex- cluded.
  • Page 11 About This Manual About This Manual Before using the camera, read this manual and the warnings in “For Your Safe- ty” (P ii). For information on specifi c topics, consult the sources below. Table of Contents ... Table of Contents ...P The “Table of Contents”...
  • Page 12 Frequently-Used Buttons Frequently-Used Buttons ■ ■ Deleting Pictures Deleting Pictures y To delete a picture, display it full frame and press the selector up (b). ■ ■ Turning the Camera on in Turning the Camera on in Playback Mode Playback Mode y When the camera is off , playback can be started by pressing the...
  • Page 13 The camera complies with JIS Class 8 water resistance and JIS Class 6 (IP68) dust resistance standards, and has passed FUJIFILM drop tests (drop height: 1.5 m/4.9 ft.; impact surface: ply- standards, and has passed FUJIFILM drop tests (drop height: 1.5 m/4.9 ft.; impact surface: ply- wood, thickness 5 cm/2.0 in.) compliant with MIL-STD 810F Method 516.5: Shock.
  • Page 14 (a fee is charged for this service). Contact your retailer or a seal replaced about once a year (a fee is charged for this service). Contact your retailer or a FUJIFILM-authorized repair technician for more information. FUJIFILM-authorized repair technician for more information.

  • Page 15: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Table of Contents For Your Safety ...ii IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...ii Safety Notes ...iv About This Manual ...xi Frequently-Used Buttons ...xii Product Features and Precautions for Use...xiii Before You Begin Before You Begin Symbols and Conventions ...1 Supplied Accessories ...1 Parts of the Camera ...2 Camera Displays ...4...
  • Page 16 Table of Contents More on Playback More on Playback Playback Options ...40 I Favorites: Rating Pictures ...40 Playback Zoom ...41 Multi-Frame Playback ...42 A Deleting Pictures ...43 b Image Search ...44 k PhotoBook Assist...45 Creating a PhotoBook...45 Viewing Photobooks ...46 Editing and Deleting Photobooks ...46 Viewing Panoramas ...47 Movies...
  • Page 17 Using the Menus: Playback Mode ...70 Using the Playback Menu ...70 Playback Menu Options ...70 k PHOTOBOOK ASSIST ...70 R PHOTO NAVIGATION ...71 b IMAGE SEARCH ...71 A ERASE ...71 N EDIT ...72 j MARK FOR UPLOAD TO ...73 I SLIDE SHOW ...74 B RED EYE REMOVAL ...75 D PROTECT ...75 G CROP ...76...
  • Page 18 Table of Contents Technical Notes Technical Notes Optional Accessories ...89 Accessories from FUJIFILM...90 Caring for the Camera ...91 Storage and Use ...91 Condensation ...91 Cleaning ...92 Traveling ...92 xviii Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Problems and Solutions ...93 Warning Messages and Displays ...99...

  • Page 19: Before You Begin Symbols And Conventions

    Before You Begin Before You Begin Symbols and Conventions Symbols and Conventions The following symbols are used in this manual: Q : This information should be read before use to ensure correct operation. R : Additional information that may be helpful when using the camera. P : Other pages in this manual on which related information may be found.

  • Page 20: 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. Selector button Move cursor up d (exposure compensation) button (P 35) (delete) button (P xii) Move cursor left (macro) button (P 36) MENU/OK button Move cursor down...
  • Page 21 Zoom control ...20, 41 Shutter button ... 21 ON/OFF button ... 16 Flash ... 37 Self-timer lamp ... 39 LED illuminator ... 69 Built-in GPS antenna ... 29 Lens/protective glass Speaker ... 50 Microphone ... 48 LCD monitor ... 4 t (movie recording) button ...

  • Page 22: Camera Displays

    Parts of the Camera Camera Displays Camera Displays The following types of indicator may be displayed during shooting and play- back. Indicators vary with camera settings. ■ Shooting 12 / 31 / 2050 12 / 31 / 2050 10 : 00 AM 10 : 00 AM -1 -1 F4.5...

  • Page 23: Playback

    ■ Playback YouTube 12 / 31 / 2050 12 / 31 / 2050 10 : 00 AM 10 : 00 AM 1 / 250 1 / 250 F4.5 F4.5 -1 -1 Battery Level Battery Level Battery level is shown as follows: Indicator Indicator D (white)
  • Page 24 Parts of the Camera Hiding and Viewing Indicators Hiding and Viewing Indicators Press DISP/BACK to cycle through shooting and playback indicators as follows: • Shooting: Indicators displayed/indicators hidden/best framing • Playback: Indicators displayed/indicators hidden/I favorites Before You Begin...

  • Page 25: First Steps Charging The Battery

    First Steps First Steps Charging the Battery Charging the Battery The battery is not charged at shipment. Charge the battery before use. Place the battery in the supplied battery charger. Insert the battery in the orientation indicated by the CBD labels. The camera uses an NP-45A recharge- able battery.
  • Page 26 Charging the Battery Charge the battery. Remove the battery when charging is complete. See the specifi cations (P 111) for charging times (note that charging times increase at low tem- peratures). Q Unplug the charger when it is not in use. First Steps...

  • Page 27: Inserting The Battery And A Memory Card

    Inserting the Battery and a Memory Card Inserting the Battery and a Memory Card Although the camera can store pictures in internal memory, optional SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards (sold separately) can be used to store addi- tional pictures. After charging the battery, insert the battery and memory card as described below.
  • Page 28 Inserting the Battery and a Memory Card Insert the battery. Insert the battery with the terminal fi rst and in the orientation shown by the label inside the battery chamber, keeping the battery latch pressed to one side. Confi rm that the battery is securely latched.
  • Page 29 Insert the memory card. Holding the memory card in the orientation shown at right, slide it in until it clicks into place at the back of the slot. Q Be sure card is in the correct orientation; do not insert at an angle or use force. If the mem- ory card is not correctly inserted or no mem- ory card is inserted, a will appear in the LCD monitor and internal memory will be used for...
  • Page 30 Inserting the Battery and a Memory Card Close the battery-chamber cover. Before closing the cover, check to confi rm that there is no dust, sand, or other foreign matter on the water-resistant seal or adja- cent surfaces. Confi rming That the Cover Is Latched Confi rming That the Cover Is Latched •...
  • Page 31 Removing the Battery and Memory Card Removing the Battery and Memory Card Before removing the battery or memory card, turn the camera off and press the latch to open the battery-chamber cover. To remove the battery, press the battery latch to the side, and slide the battery out of the camera as shown.

  • Page 32: Compatible Memory Cards

    Inserting the Battery and a Memory Card ■ Compatible Memory Cards FUJIFILM and SanDisk SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards have been ap- proved for use in the camera. A complete list of approved memory cards is available at http://www.fujifilm.com/support/digital_cameras/compatibility/.
  • Page 33 • The data in internal memory may be erased or corrupted when the camera is re- paired. Please note that the repairer will be able to view pictures in internal memory. • Formatting a memory card or internal memory in the camera creates a folder in which pictures are stored.

  • Page 34: Turning The Camera On And Off

    Turning the Camera on and Off Turning the Camera on and Off Shooting Mode Shooting Mode Press the ON/OFF button to turn the camera on. Press ON/OFF again to turn the camera off . R R Switching to Playback Mode Switching to Playback Mode Press the a button to start playback.
  • Page 35 Q Fingerprints and other marks on the protective glass covering the lens can aff ect pictures. Keep the glass clean. Q The button does not completely end the supply of power to the camera. ON/OFF R R Auto Power Off Auto Power Off The camera will turn off automatically if no operations are performed for the length of time selected for M AUTO POWER OFF (P 86).

  • Page 36: Basic Setup

    Basic Setup Basic Setup A language-selection dialog is displayed the fi rst time the camera is turned on. Set up the camera as described below (you can reset the clock or change languages at any time using the F DATE/TIME or L a options in the setup menu;...

  • Page 37: Basic Photography And Playback

    Basic Photography and Playback Basic Photography and Playback Taking Pictures in Q Q (Scene Recognition) Mode Taking Pictures in This section describes how to take pictures in Q The camera automatically analyzes the composition and adjusts settings ap- propriately. Turn the camera on. Press the ON/OFF button to turn the camera on.
  • Page 38 Taking Pictures in Q (Scene Recognition) Mode Frame the picture. Use the zoom control to frame the picture in the display. Zoom out Zoom indicator Holding the Camera Holding the Camera Hold the camera steady with both hands and brace your elbows against your sides.
  • Page 39 Taking Pictures in Q (Scene Recognition) Mode Focus. Press the shutter button halfway to focus. Double beep R The lens may make a noise when the camera focuses; this is normal. If the camera is able to focus, it will beep twice and the in- dicator lamp will glow green.
  • Page 40 Taking Pictures in Q (Scene Recognition) Mode Shoot. Smoothly press the shutter button the rest of the way down to take the picture. R If the subject is poorly lit, the fl ash may fi re when the pic- ture is taken. For information on using the fl ash when lighting is poor, see “N Using the Flash (Intelligent Flash)”...

  • Page 41: Viewing Pictures

    Viewing Pictures Viewing Pictures Pictures can be viewed in the LCD monitor. When taking important photo- graphs, take a test shot and check the results. Press the a 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: More On Photography Shooting Mode

    More on Photography More on Photography Shooting Mode Shooting Mode Choose a shooting mode according to the scene or type of subject. Choosing a Shooting Mode Choosing a Shooting Mode Press MENU/OK to display the shooting menu. Highlight SHOOTING MODE and press the selector right to display shooting mode options.

  • Page 43: Shooting Mode Options

    Shooting Mode Options Shooting Mode Options Mode Mode The camera automatically analyzes the composition and selects a scene Q SCENE RECOGNITION SCENE RECOGNITION according to shooting conditions and the type of subject. Choose for crisp, clear snapshots. This mode is recommended in most B AUTO AUTO situations.
  • Page 44 Shooting Mode Mode Mode F UNDERWATER UNDERWATER Choose for underwater photography. t UNDER WATER UNDER WATER Choose for wide-angle underwater shots that include more of the back- (WIDE) (WIDE) ground behind the main subject. s UNDER WATER UNDER WATER Choose for underwater close-ups of small objects. (MACRO) (MACRO) U PARTY...

  • Page 45: Motion Panorama

    ■ r MOTION PANORAMA In this mode, you can take up to three pictures and join them together to form a panorama. Use of a tripod is recommended to assist in composing overlapping shots. Press the selector up to select a frame. Press the selector left or right to highlight a pan direction and press MENU/OK.
  • Page 46 Shooting Mode Take the last shot as described in Step 3. R To end shooting and create a panorama after the fi rst or second shot, press the multi selector up after completing Step 2 or Step 3 and proceed to Step 5. Press MENU/OK to save the picture.

  • Page 47: Recording Gps Data With Pictures

    Recording GPS Data with Pictures Recording GPS Data with Pictures To record GPS data with new pictures, press MENU/OK and select one of the fol- lowing options for LOCATION SEARCH in the setup menu ( • T PERMANENTLY ON: The camera continues to update GPS data even when turned off .
  • Page 48 Recording GPS Data with Pictures Q Using GPS increases the drain on the battery, causing battery performance to drop at low temperatures. Q The receiver may have an error of a few hundred meters (yards). Q The camera may be unable to receive GPS data in some locations. If possible, choose an outdoor location with few obstructions when turning the camera on.
  • Page 49 The camera may be unable to receive GPS data if the antenna ( when underground, underwater, under a bridge or overpass, inside a vehicle, build- ing, tunnel, or metal briefcase, between tall buildings, or in the vicinity of cell phones or other devices that broadcast in the 1.5 GHz band.

  • Page 50: Intelligent Face Detection

    b Intelligent Face Detection 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 in group portraits. Choose for shots that emphasize portrait subjects. To use Intelligent Face Detection, press MENU/OK to display the shooting menu and select ON for b FACE DETECTION (P 68).

  • Page 51: Focus Lock

    Focus Lock Focus Lock To compose photographs with off -center subjects: Focus: Position the subject in the focus frame (U) and press the shutter button halfway to lock focus and exposure. Focus and exposure will remain locked while the shutter button is pressed halfway (AF/AE lock).
  • Page 52 Focus Lock Autofocus 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, focus on another subject at the same distance and use focus lock to recompose the photograph. •...

  • Page 53: Exposure Compensation

    d Exposure Compensation Exposure Compensation To adjust exposure compensation when photo- graphing very bright, very dark, or high-contrast subjects, press the selector up (d). Press the selec- tor up or down to choose an exposure compensa- tion value and then press MENU/OK. Choose positive (+) values to increase exposure Choose negative (–) values...

  • Page 54: F Macro Mode (Close-Ups)

    F Macro Mode (Close-ups) Macro Mode (Close-ups) For close-ups, press the selector left (F) and select F. When macro mode is in eff ect, the camera fo- cuses on subjects near the center of the frame. Use the zoom control to compose pictures (P 20). To exit macro mode, press the selector left (F) and select H.

  • Page 55: N Using The Flash (Intelligent Flash)

    N Using the Flash (Intelligent Flash) Using the Flash (Intelligent Flash) When the fl ash 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 eff ects of ambient background lighting, even in dimly-lit indoor scenes.
  • Page 56 N Using the Flash (Intelligent Flash) R 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;...

  • Page 57: Using The Self-Timer

    h Using the Self-Timer Using the Self-Timer To use the self-timer, press the selector down (h) and choose from the following options: Option Option (OFF) Self-timer off . The camera starts the timer when it detects two portrait subjects close together. Press the selector up to choose how close the subjects must be together before (COUPLE TIMER) the timer starts (the more hearts, the closer the subjects must be together).

  • Page 58: More On Playback Playback Options

    More on Playback More on Playback Playback Options Playback Options To view the most recent picture in the LCD monitor, press the a button. Press the selector right to view pictures in the order recorded, left to view pictures in reverse order. Keep the selector pressed to scroll rapidly to the desired frame.

  • Page 59: Playback Zoom

    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 in, the selector can be used to view areas of the image not currently visible in the display. Press DISP/BACK to exit zoom.

  • Page 60: Multi-Frame Playback

    Playback Options Multi-Frame Playback Multi-Frame Playback Selecting W when a picture is shown full-frame in the LCD monitor displays the current image with previous and following images in the background. Select W to increase the number of images displayed to two, nine, or one hundred, T to view fewer images.

  • Page 61: A Deleting Pictures

    A Deleting Pictures Deleting Pictures To delete individual pictures, multiple selected pictures, or all pictures, press MENU/OK, select A ERASE (P 71), and choose from the options be- low. Note that deleted pictures can not be recov- ered. Copy important pictures to a computer or other storage device before proceeding.

  • Page 62: Image Search

    b Image Search Image Search Search for pictures. Select b IMAGE SEARCH in the playback menu (P 71), highlight one of the following search criteria, and press MENU/OK: • BY DATE: Search by date. • BY GPS LOCATION NAME: Search by location name (location names that do not begin with a letter from A to Z are listed in the search conditions under “#”).

  • Page 63: Photobook Assist

    k PhotoBook Assist PhotoBook Assist Create books from your favorite photos. Creating a PhotoBook Creating a PhotoBook Select NEW BOOK for k PHOTOBOOK ASSIST in the playback menu (P 70) and choose from the following options: • SELECT FROM ALL: Choose from all available pictures. •...

  • Page 64: Viewing Photobooks

    k PhotoBook Assist Viewing Photobooks Viewing Photobooks Highlight a book in the photobook assist menu and press MENU/OK to display the book, then press the selector left or right to scroll through the pictures. Editing and Deleting Photobooks Editing and Deleting Photobooks Display the photobook and press MENU/OK.

  • Page 65: Viewing Panoramas

    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 exit to full- frame playback, press the selector up while panorama playback is in progress.

  • Page 66: Movies

    Movies Movies Recording Movies Recording Movies Press t to shoot a movie. y REC and 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).
  • Page 67 Q The indicator lamp lights while movies are being recorded. Do not open the bat- tery chamber during shooting or while the indicator lamp is lit. Failure to observe this precaution could prevent the movie from being played back. Q Vertical or horizontal streaks may appear in movies containing very bright subjects. This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction.

  • Page 68: Viewing Movies

    Viewing Movies Viewing Movies During playback, movies are displayed in the LCD monitor as shown at right. The following operations can be per- formed while a movie is displayed: Option Option Start/pause Start/pause Press the selector down to start playback. Press again to playback playback pause.

  • Page 69: Connections Viewing Pictures On Tv

    Connections Connections Viewing Pictures on TV Viewing Pictures on TV Connect the camera to a TV to show pictures to a group. Turn the camera off and connect an optional A/V cable as shown below. Connector cover Q When connecting cables, be sure the connectors are fully inserted. Q Be sure the battery-chamber cover is open before attempting to open or close the connector cover.

  • Page 70: Printing Pictures Via Usb

    Printing Pictures via USB Printing Pictures via USB If the printer supports PictBridge, the camera can be connected directly to the printer as shown below and pictures can be printed without fi rst being copied to a computer. Note that depending on the printer, not all the functions described below may be supported.
  • Page 71 Press MENU/OK to start printing. Printing can be interrupted by pressing DISP/BACK, but note that some printers may not respond immediately. If the printer stops before printing is complete, turn the camera off and then on again. After confi rming that PRINTING has cleared from the camera display, turn the camera off and disconnect the USB csable.

  • Page 72: Printing The Dpof Print Order

    Printing Pictures via USB Printing the DPOF Print Order Printing the DPOF Print Order The K PRINT ORDER (DPOF) option in the playback menu can be used to create a digital “print order” for PictBridge-compatible printers (P 89) or de- vices that support DPOF.
  • Page 73 Press the 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. Repeat Steps 4–5 to complete the print order and press MENU/OK when settings are complete.

  • Page 74: Viewing Pictures On A Computer

    Viewing Pictures on a Computer Viewing Pictures on a Computer The supplied software can be used to copy pictures to a computer, where they can be stored, viewed, organized, and printed. Before proceeding, install the software as described below. Do until installation is complete.
  • Page 75 Exit any applications that may be running and insert the installer CD in a CD-ROM drive. Windows 7/Windows Vista Windows 7/Windows Vista If an AutoPlay dialog is displayed, click SETUP.EXE. A “User Account Control” dialog will then be displayed; click Yes (Windows 7) or Allow (Windows Vista). The installer will start automatically;...

  • Page 76: Macintosh: Installing Finepixviewer

    Macintosh: Installing FinePixViewer Macintosh: Installing FinePixViewer Confi rm that the computer meets the following system requirements: PowerPC or Intel Pre-installed copies of Mac OS X version 10.3.9–10.6 (visit http://www.fujifilm. OS OS com/support/digital_cameras/compatibility/ for more information) 256 MB or more A minimum of 200 MB required for installation with 400 MB available when...
  • Page 77 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

    Viewing Pictures on a Computer Connecting the Camera Connecting the Camera If the pictures you wish to copy are stored on a memory card, insert the card into the camera. R Windows users may require the Windows CD when starting the software for the fi rst time.
  • Page 79 For more information on using the supplied software, start the application and select the appropriate option from the Help menu. Q If a memory card containing a large number of images is inserted, there may be a delay before the software starts and you may be unable to import or save images. Use a memory card reader to transfer pictures.
  • Page 80 Viewing Pictures on a Computer Disconnecting the Camera Disconnecting the Camera After confi rming that the indicator lamp is out, follow the on-screen instructions to turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable. Uninstalling the Supplied Software Uninstalling the Supplied Software Only uninstall the supplied software when it is no longer required or before begin- ning reinstallation.

  • Page 81: Menus

    Menus Menus Using the Menus: Shooting Mode Using the Menus: Shooting Mode Using the Shooting Menu Using the Shooting Menu To display the shooting menu, press MENU/OK in shooting mode. Highlight items and press the se- lector right to view options, then highlight an op- tion and press MENU/OK.

  • Page 82: N Iso

    Using the Menus: Shooting Mode N ISO Control the camera’s sensitivity to light. Higher values can reduce blur; note, however, that mot- tling may appear in pictures taken at high sensitivities. Bright Bright Less noticeable Less noticeable Option Option AUTO AUTO Sensitivity is adjusted automatically in response to shooting conditions.

  • Page 83: O Image Size

    O IMAGE SIZE IMAGE SIZE Choose the image size and aspect ratio at which pictures are record- ed. Large pictures can be printed at large sizes with no drop in quality, while small pictures require less memory, allowing more pictures to be recorded.

  • Page 84: T Image Quality

    Using the Menus: Shooting Mode T IMAGE QUALITY IMAGE QUALITY Choose how much image fi les are compressed. Option Option FINE FINE Low compression. Select for higher image quality. NORMAL NORMAL High compression. Select this option to store more pictures. P FINEPIX COLOR FINEPIX COLOR Enhance contrast and color saturation or take pictures in black and white.

  • Page 85: D White Balance

    D WHITE BALANCE WHITE BALANCE For natural colors, choose a setting that matches the light source. Option Option AUTO AUTO White balance adjusted automatically. For subjects in direct sunlight. For subjects in the shade. Use under “daylight” fl uorescent lights. Use under “warm white”...

  • Page 86: R Continuous

    Using the Menus: Shooting Mode R CONTINUOUS CONTINUOUS Capture motion in a series of pictures. Option Option I ON ON The camera takes up to 3 pictures while the shutter button is pressed. One photograph is taken each time the shutter button is pressed. R R Focus and exposure are determined by the fi rst frame in each series.

  • Page 87: F Af Mode

    F AF MODE AF MODE This option controls how the camera selects the focus area. Regardless of the option selected, the camera will focus on the subject in the center of the LCD monitor when macro mode is on. Option Option r CENTER The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame.

  • Page 88: Using The Menus: Playback Mode

    Using the Menus: Playback Mode Using the Menus: Playback Mode Using the Playback Menu Using the 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 an option and press MENU/OK.

  • Page 89: R Photo Navigation

    R PHOTO NAVIGATION PHOTO NAVIGATION To show the direction and distance from your present position to the location where a picture was taken: Select an option other than OFF for confi rm that the camera is receiving GPS data ( Display a picture with a Select R PHOTO NAVIGATION in the playback menu.

  • Page 90: N Edit

    Using the Menus: Playback Mode N EDIT EDIT Create a retouched copy of the current picture. Display the desired picture. Select EDIT in the playback menu and choose from the following options: Option Option CROP CROP Crop the copy. ASPECT RATIO ASPECT RATIO Choose the aspect ratio.

  • Page 91: Mark For Upload To

    j MARK FOR UPLOAD TO MARK FOR UPLOAD TO Select pictures for upload to YouTube or Facebook using MyFinePix Studio (Windows only). ■ Selecting Pictures for Upload Select YouTube to choose movies for upload to YouTube, FACEBOOK to choose photos and movies for upload to Facebook.

  • Page 92: I Slide Show

    Using the Menus: Playback Mode I SLIDE SHOW SLIDE SHOW View pictures in an automated slide show. Choose the type of show and press MENU/OK to start. Press DISP/BACK at any time during the show to view on-screen help. The show can be ended at any time by pressing MENU/OK.

  • Page 93: Bred Eye Removal

    B RED EYE REMOVAL RED EYE REMOVAL If the current picture is marked with a g icon to indicate that it was taken with Intelligent Face Detection, this option can be used to remove red-eye. The camera will analyze the image; if red- eye is detected, the image will be processed to create a copy with reduced red-eye.

  • Page 94: G Crop

    Using the Menus: Playback Mode G CROP CROP Create a cropped copy of the current picture. Display the desired picture. Select G CROP in the playback menu. Use the zoom control to zoom in and out and use the selector to scroll the picture until the desired portion is displayed.

  • Page 95: C Image Rotate

    C IMAGE ROTATE IMAGE ROTATE Rotate pictures taken in tall orientation so that they are displayed in tall orientation in the LCD monitor. Display the desired picture. Select C IMAGE ROTATE in the playback menu. Press the selector down to rotate the picture 90 ° clockwise, up to rotate it 90 ° counterclock- wise.

  • Page 96: S Transition

    Using the Menus: Playback Mode S TRANSITION TRANSITION Choose the transition between images during playback. Option Option WIPE WIPE Choose for a wipe transition between images. SLIDE-IN SLIDE-IN Images slide into the display. FADE-IN FADE-IN The next image fades in as the previous image fades out. No transition between frames.

  • Page 97: Movie Join

    MOVIE JOIN MOVIE JOIN Add existing footage to the end of the current movie to create an edited copy. Display the desired movie. Select MOVIE JOIN in the playback menu. Press the selector left or right to highlight a movie. Press MENU/OK to add the highlighted footage to the end of the current movie and save the resulting copy, or press DISP/BACK to exit without creating a copy.

  • Page 98: The Setup Menu

    The Setup Menu The Setup Menu Using the Setup Menu Using the Setup Menu Display the setup menu. 1.1 Press MENU/OK to display the menu for the cur- rent mode. 1.2 Press the selector left to highlight the tab for the current menu.

  • Page 99: Setup Menu Options

    Setup Menu Options Setup Menu Options F DATE/TIME DATE/TIME Set the camera clock (P 18). N TIME DIFFERENCE TIME DIFFERENCE Switch the camera clock instantly from your home time zone to the local time at your destina- tion when traveling. To specify the diff erence between local time and your home time zone: Highlight g LOCAL and press the selector right.

  • Page 100: R Reset

    The Setup Menu R RESET RESET Reset all settings except F DATE/TIME, N TIME DIFFERENCE, and Q VIDEO SYSTEM to de- fault values. Highlight R RESET and press the selector right to display a confi rmation dialog. Highlight OK and press MENU/OK. K FORMAT FORMAT If a memory card is inserted in the camera, this option will format the memory card.

  • Page 101: R Tracking Data

    R TRACKING DATA TRACKING DATA Select ON to record GPS data to a log fi le on the memory card (P 29; be sure the clock is set to the correct time and date as described on page 18). A new log fi le is created when ON is selected and once every 24 hours thereafter.

  • Page 102: Aimage Disp

    The Setup Menu A IMAGE DISP. IMAGE DISP. Choose how long pictures are displayed in the LCD monitor after shooting. Option Option 3 SEC 3 SEC Pictures are displayed for three seconds (3 SEC) or 1.5 seconds (1.5 SEC). Colors may diff er slightly from those in the fi nal image. 1.5 SEC 1.5 SEC ZOOM (CONTINUOUS) Pictures are displayed until the MENU/OK button is pressed.

  • Page 103: Goperation Vol

    G OPERATION VOL. OPERATION VOL. Adjust the volume of the sounds produced when camera controls are operated. Choose f (mute) to disable control sounds. H SHUTTER VOLUME SHUTTER VOLUME Adjust the volume of the sounds produced when the shutter is released. Choose f (mute) to disable the shutter sound.

  • Page 104: E Lcd Mode

    The Setup Menu E LCD MODE LCD MODE Choose whether the display automatically dims to save power in shooting mode. This option does not take eff ect during playback. Option Option The display dims to save power if no operations are performed for a few U POWER SAVE ON POWER SAVE ON seconds.

  • Page 105: D Digital Zoom

    D DIGITAL ZOOM DIGITAL ZOOM If ON is selected, selecting T at the maximum optical zoom position will trigger digital zoom, further magnifying the image. The Zoom Indicator The Zoom Indicator DIGITAL ZOOM DIGITAL ZOOM on DIGITAL ZOOM off DIGITAL ZOOM Q Q Digital zoom produces lower quality images than optical zoom.

  • Page 106: Q Video System

    The Setup Menu Q VIDEO SYSTEM VIDEO SYSTEM Choose a video mode for connection to a TV. SECAM is not supported. Option Option Select this mode for connection to video devices in North America, the Carib- NTSC NTSC bean, parts of Latin America, and some East Asian countries. Select this mode for connection to video devices in the United Kingdom and much of Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and parts of Asia and Africa.

  • Page 107: Technical Notes Optional Accessories

    Technical Notes Technical Notes Optional Accessories Optional Accessories The camera supports a wide range of accessories from FUJIFILM and other manufacturers. ■ ■ Printing Printing USB cable (supplied) PictBridge-compatible printer Printer ■ ■ Computer Related Computer Related USB cable (supplied)

  • Page 108: Accessories From Fujifilm

    Optional Accessories Accessories from FUJIFILM Accessories from FUJIFILM The following optional accessories are available from FUJIFILM. For the lat- est information on the accessories available in your region, check with your local FUJIFILM representative or visit http://www.fujifilm.com/products/digital_ cameras/index.html. Rechargeable Rechargeable...

  • Page 109: Caring For The Camera

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

  • Page 110: Cleaning

    LCD monitor, then gently wipe with a soft, dry cloth. Any remaining stains can be removed by wiping gently with a piece of FUJIFILM lens-cleaning paper to which a small amount of lens-cleaning fl uid has been applied. Care should be taken to avoid scratching the protective glass or LCD monitor.

  • Page 111: Troubleshooting Problems And Solutions

    Water in the camera Water in the camera under water: Take the camera to a FUJIFILM-authorized service technician for repairs. Do not turn under water: Take the camera to a FUJIFILM-authorized service technician for repairs. Do not turn the camera on.

  • Page 112: Troubleshooting

    The battery has been charged many times: The battery has reached the end of its charg- charge. charge. ing life. Purchase a new battery. If the battery still fails to charge, contact your FUJIFILM dealer. ing life. Purchase a new battery. If the battery still fails to charge, contact your FUJIFILM dealer. Menus and Displays...
  • Page 113 Problem Problem The LCD monitor goes The LCD monitor goes The LCD monitor may darken while the fl ash charges. Wait for the fl ash to charge ( The LCD monitor may darken while the fl ash charges. Wait for the fl ash to charge (P dark after shooting.
  • Page 114 Problems and Solutions Problem Problem • • The fl ash is not available in the current shooting mode The fl ash is not available in the current shooting mode: Choose a diff erent shooting mode ( ( P P 24). •...
  • Page 115 Problem Problem “Smear” in the form of “Smear” in the form of Vertical purple or white lines may appear after the camera has been used continuously at high Vertical purple or white lines may appear after the camera has been used continuously at high vertical purple or white vertical purple or white temperatures or when a very bright object is in the frame;...
  • Page 116 : Connect the camera correctly (P : Turn the printer on. : Remove and reinsert the battery (P : Charge the battery (P P 9). If the problem persists, contact your FUJIFILM dealer. 9). If the problem persists, contact your FUJIFILM dealer. P 81). 81).

  • Page 117: Warning Messages And Displays

    Camera malfunction. Turn the camera off and then on again, taking care not to touch the lens. If TURN OFF THE CAMERA TURN OFF THE CAMERA the message persists, contact a FUJIFILM dealer. the message persists, contact a FUJIFILM dealer. AND TURN ON AGAIN AND TURN ON AGAIN •...

  • Page 118: Warning Messages And Displays

    • • Memory card error or connection error Memory card error or connection error: Reinsert the card or turn the camera off and then on again. If the message persists, contact a FUJIFILM dealer. on again. If the message persists, contact a FUJIFILM dealer.
  • Page 119 Warning Warning The camera has run out of frame numbers (current frame number is 999-9999). Format the The camera has run out of frame numbers (current frame number is 999-9999). Format the memory card and select memory card and select RENEW FRAME NO.
  • Page 120 Warning Messages and Displays Warning Warning No memory card inserted when No memory card inserted when NO CARD NO CARD card. card. b b NO IMAGE NO IMAGE The source selected for The source selected for a NO IMAGE NO IMAGE The DPOF print order on the current memory card contains more than 999 images.

  • Page 121: Appendix

    Appendix Appendix Tips and Tricks Tips and Tricks The following tips and tricks will help you get the most from your camera. Battery Performance Battery Performance Choose the following settings for improved battery performance: • b FACE DETECTION (P 68): OFF •...
  • Page 122 Tips and Tricks Intelligent Face Detection Intelligent Face Detection When ON is selected for b FACE DETECTION (P 68), you can: • Zoom in on faces when ZOOM (CONTINUOUS) is selected for A IM- Shooting Shooting AGE DISP. (P 84). •...
  • Page 123 Pro Tips Pro Tips • To photograph the same scene both with and without the fl ash, select C NATURAL & N for A SHOOTING MODE (P 24). Use multi-frame playback (P 42) to compare the two shots. • To photograph subjects that are in motion, select x TRACK- ING for F AF MODE (P 69).

  • Page 124: Internal Memory/Memory Card Capacity

    Internal Memory/Memory Card Capacity Internal Memory/Memory Card Capacity The following table shows the recording time or number of pictures available at diff erent image sizes. All fi gures are approximate; fi le size varies with the scene recorded, producing wide variations in the number of fi les that can be stored.

  • Page 125: Specifi Cations

    Specifi cations Specifi cations System Model Model Digital Camera FinePix XP30 Series Digital Camera FinePix XP30 Series Eff ective pixels Eff ective pixels 14.2 million 14.2 million 2.3 2.3 -in. square pixel CCD with primary color fi lter -in. square pixel CCD with primary color fi lter...
  • Page 126 Specifi cations System Sensitivity Sensitivity Standard output sensitivity equivalent to ISO 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200; AUTO Standard output sensitivity equivalent to ISO 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200; AUTO Metering Metering 256-segment 256-segment t t hrough- Exposure control Exposure control Programmed AE Programmed AE...
  • Page 127 System Off , 2 sec., 10 sec., a Self-timer Self-timer Off , 2 sec., 10 sec., Flash Flash Auto fl ash; eff ective range when sensitivity is set to Auto fl ash; eff ective range when sensitivity is set to AUTO 10.2 ft.
  • Page 128 Specifi cations Power supply/other Power supply Power supply NP-45A rechargeable battery NP-45A rechargeable battery Battery life Battery life (approximate (approximate number of frames that can number of frames that can be taken with a fully-charged be taken with a fully-charged battery) battery) CIPA standard, measured in...
  • Page 129 NP-45A rechargeable battery Nominal voltage Nominal voltage DC 3.7 V DC 3.7 V Nominal capacity Nominal capacity 720 mAh 720 mAh Operating temperature 0 °C – +40 °C/+32 °F – +104 °F Operating temperature 0 °C – +40 °C/+32 °F – +104 °F Dimensions Dimensions (W ×...
  • Page 130 Specifi cations ■ ■ Notices Notices • Specifi cations subject to change without notice. FUJIFILM shall not be held liable for damages resulting from errors in this manual. • Although the LCD monitor is manufactured using advanced high-precision technol- ogy, small bright points and anomalous colors may appear, particularly in the vicinity of text.
  • Page 131 Memo Memo...
  • Page 132 7-3, AKASAKA 9-CHOME, MINATO-KU, TOKYO 107-0052, JAPAN http://www.fujifilm.com/products/digital_cameras/index.html...
  • Page 133 Restrictions on Camera Settings Restrictions on Camera Settings The options available in each shooting mode are listed below. B P P C C D Option Option ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ AUTO AUTO ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ B OFF ✔...

  • Page 134: Restrictions On Camera Settings

    Restrictions on Camera Settings B P P C C D Option Option ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔...

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