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FujiFilm FinePix Z30 Owner's Manual

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BL00845-200
Before You Begin
Owner's Manual
First Steps
Basic Photography and Playback
Thank you for your purchase of this product. This manual
describes how to use your FUJIFILM FinePix Z30 digital
camera and the supplied software. Be sure that you have
More on Photography
read and understood its contents before using the camera.
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Movies
Connections
Menus
Technical Notes
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  • Page 1 First Steps Basic Photography and Playback Thank you for your purchase of this product. This manual describes how to use your FUJIFILM FinePix Z30 digital camera and the supplied software. Be sure that you have More on Photography read and understood its contents before using the camera.
  • Page 2 Before using the camera, read this Owner’s Manual and the other supplied documents. For information on specifi c topics, consult the sources below. ✔ ✔ Camera Q & A Camera Q & A ..pg. iii Know what you want to do but don’t know the name for it? Find the answer in “Camera Q &...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Find items by task. Question Question How do I set the camera clock? Can I set the clock to local time when I travel? How do I keep the monitor from turning off automatically? How do I make the monitor brighter or darker? How do I stop the camera beeping and clicking? What are the parts of the camera called? What do the icons in the monitor mean?
  • Page 4 How many pictures can I take? Is there a quick and easy way to take snapshots? How can I make good portraits? Can the camera automatically select the most suitable mode? Is there a simple way to adjust settings for diff erent scenes? How do I shoot close-ups? How do I keep the fl ash from fi ring? How do I stop my subjects’...
  • Page 5 Question Question How do I view my pictures? How do I view pictures of only one type? Is there a simple way to delete one image? How do I delete one or all images at once? Can I zoom in on pictures during playback? How do I view a lot of pictures at once? How do I view all pictures taken on the same day? Can I protect my pictures from accidental deletion?
  • Page 8 ... ii ... iii Camera Setup ... iii Sharing Pictures ... iii Taking Pictures ... iv Viewing Pictures ... v ... 1 Symbols and Conventions ... 1 Supplied Accessories ... 1 Parts of the Camera ... 2 The Monitor ... 3 ...
  • Page 9 ...46 ...47 Connecting the Camera ...47 Printing Selected Pictures ...47 Printing the DPOF Print Order ...48 Creating a DPOF Print Order ...50 ...52 Installing FinePixViewer ...52 Installing FinePixViewer: Windows ...52 Installing FinePixViewer: Macintosh ...55 Connecting the Camera ...57 ...59 Using the Shooting Menu ...59 Shooting Menu Options ...60 d EXP.
  • Page 10 ...87 Accessories from Fujifi lm ...88 ...89 ...96 ... 100 ...101 HTML Color Codes ...101 ... 102 ... 106...

  • Page 11: Symbols And Conventions

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

  • Page 12: 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 ...19 Flash ...26 Lens Speaker ...78 Microphone ...77 Shooting indicator ...83 Self-timer lamp ...30 n switch and lens cover ...13 Monitor ...

  • Page 13: Monitor

    The following indicators may appear in the monitor during shooting and playback: ■ ■ Shooting Shooting ISO 100 12 / 31 / 2050 10 : 00 AM ■ ■ Playback Playback 100-0001 ISO 100 12 / 31 / 2050 10:00 AM F4.2 Macro (close-up) mode...

  • Page 14: Charge The Battery

    The battery is not charged at shipment. Charge the battery before use. Place the battery in the charger. Insert the battery into the supplied battery charger as shown, making sure that the battery is in the correct orientation. Plug the charger in. The charging indicator will light.
  • Page 15 Cautions: Caring for the Battery • Do not affi x stickers or other objects to the battery. Failure to observe this precaution could make it impossible to remove the battery from the camera. • Do not short the battery terminals. The battery could overheat. •...

  • Page 16: Insert The Battery

    After charging the battery, insert it in the camera as described below. Open the battery-chamber cover. Note Be sure the camera is off before opening the battery-chamber cover. Cautions • Do not turn the camera on or off while the battery-chamber cover is open.
  • Page 17 Caution Insert the battery in the correct orientation. The battery will slide in easily in the correct orientation. Close the battery-chamber cover. Removing the Battery After turning the camera off , open the battery- chamber cover, press the battery latch to the side, and slide the battery out of the camera as shown.
  • Page 18 Although the camera can store pictures in internal memory, SD memory cards (sold separately) can be used to store additional pictures. When no memory card is inserted, appears in the monitor and internal memory is used for recording and playback. Note that because camera malfunction could cause internal memory to become corrupted, the pictures in internal memory should periodically be transferred to a computer and saved on the computer hard disk or on removable media such as CDs or DVDs.

  • Page 19: Insert The Memory Card

    ■ ■ Inserting a Memory Card Inserting a Memory Card Open the battery-chamber cover. Note Be sure the camera is off before opening the battery-chamber cover. Cautions • Do not turn the camera on or off while the battery-chamber cover is open. Failure to observe this precaution could result in damage to image fi les or memory cards.
  • Page 20 Close the battery-chamber cover.
  • Page 21 Removing Memory Cards Be sure the camera is off before opening the battery- chamber cover. Press the card in and then release it slowly. The card can now be removed by hand. Cautions • The memory card may spring out if you remove your fi nger immediately after pushing the card in.
  • Page 22 • The data in internal memory may be erased or corrupted when the camera is repaired. 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 23: Shooting Mode

    Shooting Mode Shooting Mode To turn the camera on, open the lens cover fully. The camera turns off when the lens cover is closed. Tip: Switching to Playback Mode Press the D button to start playback. Press the shutter button halfway to return to shooting mode. Cautions •...

  • Page 24: Date And Time

    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 80). Choose a language. START RT MENU MENU / LANG.
  • Page 25 Choose power management options. POWER MANAGEMENT POWER SAVE PERFORMANCE UP Power saving for longer battery life 3.1 Press the selector up or down to highlight one of the following options: • POWER SAVE: Save battery power. • PERFORMANCE UP: Intelligent Face Detection (pg.

  • Page 26: Check The Battery Level

    This section describes how to take pictures in AUTO mode. AUTO mode is automatically selected the fi rst time the camera is turned on; for information on restoring AUTO mode after shooting in other modes, see page 31. Turn the camera on. Fully open the lens cover.

  • Page 27: Frame The Picture

    Frame the picture. Position the main subject in the focus area and use the zoom buttons to frame the picture in the monitor. Zoom in using optical zoom, or use digital zoom (pg. 84) to zoom in closer. Tip: Focus Lock Use focus lock (pg.
  • Page 28 The Framing Grid To display best framing (the framing grid) or to view or hide other indicators in the monitor, press the DISP/BACK button. To use best framing, position the main subject at the intersection of two lines or align one of the horizontal lines with the horizon.
  • Page 29 Shoot. Smoothly press the shutter button the rest of the way down to take the picture. Tip: The Shutter Button The shutter button has two positions. Pressing the shutter button halfway sets focus and exposure; to shoot, press the shutter button the rest of the way down.

  • Page 30: Deleting Pictures

    Pictures can be viewed in the monitor. When taking important photographs, take a test shot and check the results. Press the D button. The most recent picture will be displayed in the monitor. 12 / 31 / 2050 12 / 31 / 2050 12 / 31 / 2050 10:00 AM 10:00 AM...

  • Page 31: Intelligent Face Detection

    Intelligent Face Detection allows the camera to automatically detect human faces and set focus and exposure for a face anywhere in the frame for shots that emphasize portrait subjects. Choose for group portraits to prevent the camera from focusing on the background. Intelligent Face Detection also off ers a red-eye removal option for removing “red-eye”...
  • Page 32 Focus. Press the shutter button halfway to set focus and exposure for the subject in the green border. Shoot. Press the shutter button all the way down to shoot. If B is selected, the picture will be processed to reduce red-eye before it is recorded.
  • Page 33 To compose photographs with off -center subjects: Position the subject in the focus frame. Focus. Press the shutter button halfway to set focus and exposure. Focus and exposure will remain locked while the shutter button is pressed halfway (AF/AE lock). F4.2 F4.2 F4.2...
  • Page 34 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. 23) to focus on another subject at the same distance and then recompose the photograph. •...
  • Page 35 To select macro mode, press the selector left (L). When macro mode is in eff ect, the camera focuses on subjects near the center of the monitor. Use the zoom buttons to frame pictures. To exit macro mode, press the selector left (L). Macro mode can also be cancelled by turning the camera off or selecting another shooting mode.

  • Page 36: Flash Mode

    When the fl ash is used, the camera’s 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 preserving the eff ects of ambient background lighting, even in dimly-lit indoor scenes.

  • Page 37: Silent Mode

    Red-Eye Removal When S is selected for Intelligent Face Detection (pg. 21), red-eye removal (S) is available in AUTO (V), fi ll fl ash (U), and slow sync (Z) modes. Red-eye removal minimizes “ ” caused when light from the fl ash is refl ected from the subject’s retinas as shown in the illustration at right.

  • Page 38: Self-Timer Mode

    The camera off ers four types of self-timer mode, which enable group portraits, self-portraits and reduction of camera shake. Setting the Self-Timer Setting the Self-Timer The self-timer mode changes each time you press J. COUPLE TIMER COUPLE TIMER The picture is taken automatically when 2 faces come close together.

  • Page 39: Group Timer

    GROUP TIMER GROUP TIMER The picture is taken automatically when all members get together. Set the self-timer mode to y (pg. 28). Press V. Each time V is pressed, the setting for changes. NUMBERS CANCEL CANCEL When the camera recognizes the set number of persons and the S indicator(s) becomes full, countdown starts.
  • Page 40 The self-timer lamp on the front of the camera will blink immediately before the picture is taken. If the two-second timer is selected, the self-timer lamp will blink as the timer counts down. Intelligent Face Detection Because it ensures that the faces of portrait subjects will be in focus, Intelligent Face Detection (pg.

  • Page 41: Selecting A Shooting Mode

    Choose a shooting mode according to the scene or type of subject. Selecting a Shooting Mode Selecting a Shooting Mode Press MENU/OK to display the shooting menu. SHOOTING MENU SHOOTING MODE FACE DETECTION IMAGE QUALITY MOVIE QUALITY AUTO Press the selector up or down to highlight a Press the selector right to display shooting mode options.
  • Page 42 Simply by pointing the camera at the subject, the camera automatically analyzes and selects the most appropriate setting using scene recognition. The camera analyzes a subject based on scene recognition, then an icon appears in the bottom left of the monitor. (The illustration shows camera analysis of a portrait subject.) Subject...
  • Page 43 Notes • Do not use where fl ash photography is prohibited. The fl ash fi res even in silent mode (pg. 27). • Only available if memory remains for two pictures. • Continuous shooting is not available. Capture natural light indoors, under low light, or where the fl ash can not be used.
  • Page 44 Choose this mode for soft-toned portraits with natural skin tones. Choose this mode for crisp, clear daylight shots of buildings and landscapes. Choose this mode when photographing moving subjects. High-speed shooting mode (b) is selected automatically and priority is given to faster shutter speeds.
  • Page 45 Choose for vivid close-ups of fl owers. The camera focuses in the macro range and the fl ash turns off automatically. Take clear pictures of text or drawings in print. The camera focuses in the macro range. Choose this mode for fast shutter speeds that reduce blur caused by camera shake or subject movement.

  • Page 46: Choosing A Display Format

    To view the most recent picture in the monitor, press the D 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. Note Pictures taken using other cameras are indicated by a e (“gift image”) icon during playback.

  • Page 47: Playback Zoom

    Playback Zoom Playback Zoom Press T to zoom in on images displayed in single-frame playback; press 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.
  • Page 48 To change the number of images displayed, press W when a picture is shown full-frame in the monitor. 12 / 31 / 2050 12 / 31 / 2050 12 / 31 / 2050 10 : 00 AM 10 : 00 AM 10 : 00 AM F4.2 F4.2...

  • Page 49: Sort By Date

    In single-frame playback, press DISP/ BACK until the sort-by-date screen is displayed. The picture displayed in the single-frame playback remains selected. Press the selector up or down to select a date. Press the selector left or right to select a picture. Tips: Rapid Scroll •...

  • Page 50: 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 20). Press MENU/OK to display the playback menu.
  • Page 51 ■ ■ : Deleting Selected Images : Deleting Selected Images Selecting displays the dialog shown at right. Press the selector left or right to scroll through pictures and press MENU/OK to delete the current picture (the picture is deleted immediately; be careful not delete the wrong picture).
  • Page 52 The A button can be used to shoot short movies in all shooting modes except N. Sound is recorded via the built-in microphone; do not cover the microphone during recording. Frame the scene using the zoom buttons. Optical zoom can not be adjusted once recording begins.

  • Page 53: R Successive Movie

    Notes • See below for information on recording movies in mode. • Focus is set when recording begins; exposure and white balance are adjusted automatically throughout recording. The color and brightness of the image may vary from that displayed before recording begins.
  • Page 54 Press the A button to begin recording a clip. Note If a clip reaches maximum length, shooting will end and the clips recorded to that point will be joined together into a single movie. Press the A button again to end the clip.
  • Page 55 During playback (pg. 36), movies are displayed in the monitor as shown at right. Press the selector down to start playback. STOP PAUSE To end playback, press the selector up; to pause playback, press the selector down. Press the selector left or right to view other pictures. Volume can be adjusted in the setup menu (pg.
  • Page 56 Connect the camera to a TV and tune the television to the video channel to show pictures and slide shows (pg. 71) to a group. Press the D for about a second to turn the camera on. Open the battery-chamber cover. Connect an A/V cable (optional), as shown below.

  • Page 57: Connecting The Camera

    If the printer supports PictBridge, the camera can be connected directly to a 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 Press the D for about a second to turn the...

  • Page 58: Printing The Dpof Print Order

    Tip: Printing the Date of Recording To print the date of recording on pictures, press DISP/BACK in steps 1–2 to display the PictBridge menu (see “Printing the DPOF Print Order,” below). Press the selector up or down to highlight y and press MENU/OK to return to the PictBridge display (to print pictures without the date of recording, select date will not be printed if the camera clock was not...
  • Page 59 During Printing The message shown at right is displayed during printing. Press DISP/BACK to cancel before all pictures are printed (depending on the printer, printing may end before the current picture has printed). If Printing is interrupted, disconnect the USB cable from the camera, close the battery-chamber cover, turn off the camera, and then repeat the steps on page 47.

  • Page 60: Creating A Dpof Print Order

    Creating a DPOF Print Order Creating a DPOF Print Order The C C playback menu can be used to create a digital “print order” for PictBridge-compatible printers (pg. 47) or devices that support DPOF. DPOF DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is standard that allows pictures to be printed from “print orders”...
  • Page 61 Repeat steps 1–2 to complete the print order. Press MENU/OK to save the print order when settings are complete, or DISP/BACK to exit without changing the print order. The total number of prints is displayed in the monitor. Press MENU/OK to exit. The pictures in the current print order are indicated by a x icon during playback.

  • Page 62: Installing Finepixviewer

    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. The latest FinePixViewer is available at http://www.fujifi lm.com/. Installing FinePixViewer Installing FinePixViewer FinePixViewer is available in a Windows version and a Macintosh version.
  • Page 63 Caution Other versions of Windows are not supported. Operation is not guaranteed on home-built computers or computers that have been upgraded from earlier versions of Windows. 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 click...
  • Page 64 If prompted to install Windows Media Player or DirectX, follow the on-screen instructions to complete installation. When prompted, remove the installer CD from the CD-ROM drive and click computer. Store the installer CD in a dry location out of direct sunlight in case you need to re- install the software.
  • Page 65 Confi rm that the computer meets the following system requirements: PowerPC or Intel OS OS Preinstalled version of Mac OS X version 10.3.9–10.4 (visit 256 MB or more Free disk space A minimum of 200 MB required for installation with 400 MB available when FinePixViewer is running Free disk space Video Video...
  • Page 66 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 67: 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. 9). If no card is inserted, pictures will be copied from internal memory. Caution Loss of power during transfer could result in loss of data or damage to internal memory or the memory card.
  • Page 68 Cautions • Use only memory cards that have been formatted in the camera and contain pictures taken with the camera. If a memory card containing a large number of images is inserted, there may be a delay before FinePixViewer starts and FinePixViewer may be unable to import or save images.

  • Page 69: Menus

    The shooting menu is used to adjust settings for a wide range of shooting conditions. Using the Shooting Menu Using the Shooting Menu Press MENU/OK to display the shooting menu. SHOOTING MENU SHOOTING MODE FACE DETECTION IMAGE QUALITY MOVIE QUALITY AUTO Note The options displayed in the shooting menu vary...

  • Page 70: Shooting Menu Options

    Shooting Menu Options Shooting Menu Options Menu item Menu item Choose a shooting mode according to the type of a SHOOTING MODE subject (pg. 31). Turn Intelligent Face Detection and red-eye removal c FACE DETECTION on or off (pg. 21). Adjust exposure for bright, dark, or high-contrast d EXP.
  • Page 71 Use exposure compensation when photographing very bright, very dark, or high- contrast subjects. Note At settings other than ±0, a l icon is displayed in the monitor. Exposure compensation is not reset when the camera is turned off ; to restore normal exposure control, choose a value of ±0. Choosing an Exposure Compensation Value •...
  • Page 72 For natural colors, choose a setting that matches the light source (for an explanation of “white balance,” see the Glossary on page 100). Option Option Displayed in Displayed in White balance adjusted automatically. p For subjects in direct sunlight. q For subjects in the shade. s Use under “daylight”...
  • Page 73 Aspect Ratio Pictures taken at an image quality setting of g have an aspect ratio of 3 : 2, the same as a frame of 35-mm fi lm. Pictures taken at other settings have an aspect ratio of 4 : 3. Control the camera’s sensitivity to light with M.

  • Page 74: High-Speed Shooting

    Selecting reduces focusing time, ensuring a quick shutter response. The camera will focus at distances of about 1 m (3 ft. 3 in.) to infi nity. Notes • The d option in the setup menu is not available when high-speed shooting is on (pg. 84). •...
  • Page 75 ■ c c CONTINUOUS: ■ CONTINUOUS: o o FINAL 3 FINAL 3 While the shutter button is pressed, the camera takes up to 40 pictures, but only the last three shots are recorded. Note: The Self-Timer If the self-timer is used, only one picture will be taken when n ■...

  • Page 76: Focus Lock

    In shooting mode M (pg. 31), this option controls how the camera focuses when Intelligent Face Detection is off (pg. 21). Regardless of the option selected, the camera will focus on the subject in the center of the monitor when macro mode is on (pg. 25). ■...

  • Page 77: Using 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 Press D to enter playback mode (pg. 36). Press MENU/OK to display the playback menu. PLAYBACK MENU ERASE PLAYBACK TYPE...

  • Page 78: J Transition

    Option Option Choose the transition between pictures J TRANSITION during playback (pg. 79). MOVIE Create an edited copy of a movie (pg. 79). TRIMMING PRINT ORDER Select pictures for printing on DPOF- and (DPOF) PictBridge-compatible devices (pg. 48). j SET-UP Perform basic camera setup (pg.
  • Page 79 Press MENU/OK to open the setting screen. The screen type varies, depending on the selected menu. Change the setting. This step is unnecessary in some menus. Press MENU/OK to process the image. The original image remains unaltered. Notes • Press the and buttons to zoom the picture in or out and use the selector to display the portion of the picture you wish to save before processing it.
  • Page 80 ■ ■ menu menu Q ASPECT RATIO* Crops an image to change the aspect ratio. BRIGHTNESS Changes the brightness of an image. CONTRAST Changes the contrast of an image. Emphasizes red and blue hues of an image. + increases red COLOR hues;...

  • Page 81: Slide Show

    View pictures in an automated slide show. After choosing the background music, 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. When a movie is displayed, movie playback will begin automatically, and the slide show will continue when the movie ends.
  • Page 82 DETECTING CANCEL Notes • Red eye may not be removed if the camera is unable to detect a face or the face is in profi le. Results may diff er depending on the scene. Red eye can not be removed from pictures that have already been processed using red-eye removal or pictures created with other devices.

  • Page 83: Protect

    Press the selector down to rotate the picture 90 ° clockwise, up to rotate the picture 90 ° counterclockwise. Press MENU/OK to confi rm the operation (to exit without rotating the picture, press DISP/BACK). The next time the picture is played back, it will automatically be rotated.

  • Page 84: Single-Frame Playback

    ■ ■ Press MENU/OK to protect all pictures, or press DISP/BACK to exit without changing picture status. ■ ■ Press MENU/OK to remove protection from all pictures, or press DISP/BACK to exit without changing picture status. If the number of pictures aff ected is very large, the display at right will appear in the monitor while the...

  • Page 85: Copy

    Press MENU/OK. A confi rmation dialog will be displayed. Copy size (o, n, m, or p; see page 62) is shown at the top; if the size is p, displayed in yellow. Larger crops produce larger copies; all copies have an aspect ratio of 4 : 3. Press MENU/OK to save the cropped copy to a separate fi le.
  • Page 86 ■ ■ Copy selected frames. Press the selector left or right to display the desired picture. Press MENU/OK to copy the picture. Repeat steps 1–2 to copy additional images. Press DISP/BACK to exit when the operation is complete. ■ ■ Press MENU/OK to copy all COPY OK? 100-0001...

  • Page 87: Voice Memo

    To add a voice memo to a still picture, select after displaying the picture in playback mode. Note Voice memos can not be added to movies or protected pictures. Remove protection from pictures before recording voice memos (pg. 73). Notes •...
  • Page 88 Playing Voice Memos Voice memo playback starts automatically when a picture with a voice memo is displayed (pg. 36; pictures with voice memos are indicated by a icon). Playback repeats until another picture is displayed. To pause, press the selector down; to end playback, press the selector up. Press the selector left or right to view other pictures.
  • Page 89 Choose the transition between images during playback. To create a shorter copy of the movie currently displayed in playback mode, select G from the playback menu. Pressing the selector down to start or pause playback, play the movie until the fi rst frame you wish to include in the new movie is displayed.

  • Page 90: Using The Setup Menu

    Using the Setup Menu Using the Setup Menu Display the setup menu. 1.1 Press MENU/OK to display the menu for the current mode. 1.2 Press the selector up or down to highlight j 1.3 Press the selector right to display the setup menu. SET-UP IMAGE DISP.

  • Page 91: Setup Menu Options

    Setup Menu Options Setup Menu Options Menu item Menu item Choose how long pictures are displayed after shooting (pg. a IMAGE DISP. 82). b FRAME NO. Choose how fi les are named (pg. 83). k ILLUMINATION Turn the shooting indicator on or off (pg. 83). c DIGITAL ZOOM Enable or disable digital zoom (pg.
  • Page 92 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 memory card. •...
  • Page 93 New pictures are stored in image fi les named using a four-digit fi le number assigned by adding one to the last fi le number used. The fi le number is displayed during playback as shown at right. controls whether fi le numbering is reset to 0001 when a new memory card is inserted or the current memory card or internal memory is formatted.

  • Page 94: Volume

    is selected, pressing 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 press W. Caution Digital zoom produces lower quality images than optical zoom.

  • Page 95: Lcd Brightness

    Choose the sounds used for the shutter, at start up, and for camera controls. Press the selector up or down to highlight an option and press left or right to select a sound. Press MENU/OK to select. Press the selector up or down to choose monitor brightness and press MENU/ OK to select.

  • Page 96: Time Diff Erence

    When travelling, 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 Press the selector up or down to highlight j 1.2 Press the selector right to display the time diff erence.
  • Page 97 The camera supports a wide range of accessories from FUJIFILM and other manufacturers. ■ Audio/Visual ■ Audio/Visual Audio/visual output ■ Printing ■ Printing ■ ■ Computer Related Computer Related SD card slot or card reader...

  • Page 98: Accessories From Fujifilm

    Accessories from Fujifi lm Accessories from Fujifi lm The following optional accessories were available from FUJIFILM. Check with your local Fujifi lm representative for information on the accessories available in your region. • NP-45 rechargeable Li-ion battery (supplied): Additional NP-45 slimline batteries can be purchased as required.
  • Page 99 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 4, 6 —...
  • Page 100 Menus and Displays Problem Problem English is not selected for the w 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 shutter The memory card is damaged.
  • Page 101 Problem Problem The camera is in a shooting mode Face detection which makes Intelligent Face Detection not available. unavailable. The subject’s face is obscured sunglasses, a hat, long hair, or other objects. The subject’s face occupies only a small Intelligent No face is area of the frame.
  • Page 102 Problem Problem Can not take N mode The battery is low. pictures. Can not record Movies The camera is in N mode. movies. The lens is dirty. The lens is blocked. Pictures are R is displayed during shooting and the Problem blurred.
  • Page 103 Playback Problem Problem Pictures are The pictures were taken with a diff erent grainy. make or model of camera. The pictures were taken in N modes, at Playback zoom an image size of p, saved as v Blog Pictures unavailable. Images, or with a diff erent make or model of camera.
  • Page 104 Connections Problem Problem The camera is not properly connected. The supplied A/V cable was connected during movie playback. No picture or Input on the television is set to “TV”. sound. The camera is not set to the correct video standard. The volume on the television is too low.
  • Page 105 Remove and reinsert the battery. Charge the battery or insert a fully-charged spare battery. Remove and reinsert the battery. If the problem persists, contact your FUJIFILM dealer. Insert the memory card, close the battery- chamber cover, and then turn on the camera.
  • Page 106 Clean the contacts with a soft, dry cloth. If the message is repeated, format the memory card (pg. 85). If the message persists, replace the memory card. Contact a FUJIFILM dealer. Unlock the memory card (pg. 8). Use the camera to format the memory card (pg. 85).
  • Page 107 Clean the contacts with a soft, dry cloth. If the message is repeated, format the memory card (pg. 85). If the message persists, replace the memory card. Contact a FUJIFILM dealer. Delete pictures or insert a memory card with more free space.
  • Page 108 Remove protection before deleting, rotating, or adding voice memos to pictures. The voice memo can not be played back. Contact a FUJIFILM dealer. Select a diff erent source. These pictures can not be cropped. Copy the pictures to internal memory and create a new print order.
  • Page 109 Warning Warning PRESS AND HOLD An attempt was made to choose a fl ash THE DISP BUTTON TO mode or adjust the volume with the DEACTIVATE SILENT MODE camera in silent mode. A connection error occurred while pictures COMMUNICATION ERROR were being printed or copied to a computer or other device.
  • Page 110 Digital zoom: Unlike optical zoom, digital zoom does not increase the amount of visible detail. Instead, details visible using optical zoom are simply enlarged, producing a slightly “grainy” image. DPOF (Digital Print Order Format): A standard that allows pictures to be printed from “print orders” stored in internal memory or on a memory card.

  • Page 111: Html Color Codes

    The following table shows the recording time or number of pictures available at diff erent image qualities. 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. r F F r N N Image size (pixels)
  • Page 112 System Model FinePix Z30 digital camera Eff ective pixels 10.0 million ½ -in., square-pixel CCD with primary color fi lter Storage media • Internal memory (approx. 50 MB) • SD/SDHC memory cards (see page 8) File system Compliant with Design Rule for Camera File System (DCF), Exif 2.2, and Digital Print Order Format...

  • Page 113: Multi-Frame Playback

    System Shutter speed s– s (k mode); 3 s– 1,000 Continuous • TOP 3: Up to 0.6 fps; max. 3 frames • LONG PERIOD: Up to 0.3 fps (one frame every 3.5 s); frame rate and maximum number of frames vary with image size and available memory Focus •...
  • Page 114 Power supply/other Power sources NP-45 rechargeable battery Battery life (NP-45) Approx. 200 frames, based on CIPA (Camera and Imaging Products Association) standard; measured at 23 °C (73 °F) with the monitor on, the camera zoomed from widest angle to maximum zoom and back once every 30 s, the fl ash fi red with every other shot, and the camera turned off and then on again every 10 shots.
  • Page 115 European countries and China. 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.
  • Page 116 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 lens or monitor.
  • Page 117 7-3, AKASAKA 9-CHOME, MINATO-KU, TOKYO 107-0052, JAPAN http://www.fujifilm.com/products/digital_cameras/index.html...

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