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OWNER’S MANUAL This manual will show you how to use your FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA FinePix Z3 correctly. Please follow the instructions carefully. Getting Ready Using the Camera Advanced Features • Photography • Playback • Movie Settings Camera Connection Software Installation...
Notes on the Grant: To comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules, this product must be used with a Fujifilm-specified ferrite-core A/V cable, USB cable, and DC supply cord. For customers in Canada CAUTION This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
End User License Agreement This End User License Agreement (“Agreement”) is an agreement between Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd. (“FUJIFILM”) and you, which sets forth the terms and conditions of the license granted for you to use the software provided by FUJIFILM.
Fuji Photo Film (Europe) GmbH Address: Heesenstrasse 31 40549 Dusseldorf, Germany declare that the product Product Name: FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA FinePix Z3 Manufacturer’s Name: Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd. Manufacturer’s Address: 26-30, Nishiazabu 2-chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-8620, Japan conforms to the following Standards:...
Disposal of Electric and Electronic Equipment in Private Households Disposal of used Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This symbol on the product, or in the manual and in the warranty, and/or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste.
Contents Warning... 2 IMPORTANT ... 3 EC Declaration of Conformity... 4 Disposal of Electric and Electronic Equipment in Private Households... 5 Contents... 6 Preface... 8 About this Manual ... 10 Accessories Included ... 11 Camera Parts and Features... 12 Example of LCD Monitor Text Display ... 14 Getting Ready Loading the Battery ...
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Power Supply and Battery... 128 Notes on the xD-Picture Card™ and the Internal Memory ... 131 Warning Displays ... 133 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting... 138 Specifications ... 146 Explanation of Terms ... 152 FUJIFILM Digital Camera Worldwide Network... 153 Safety Notes... 160...
Z Notes on Copyright Images recorded using your digital camera system cannot be used in ways that infringe copyright laws without the consent of the owner, unless intended only for personal use.
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European countries and China. Z Exif Print (Exif ver. 2.2) Exif Print Format is a newly revised digital camera file format that contains a variety of shooting information for optimal printing. See “Using Your Camera Correctly” (➝p.127) for more...
About this Manual e Macro (Close-up) Use this mode to take close-up shots. Available Photography modes: s, AUTO, ( p.46, 49, 50) Press e (p) to select Macro mode. Press e (p) again to cancel Macro mode. e appears on the LCD AUTO AUTO monitor indicating that you...
Camera Parts and Features • Refer to the pages in parentheses for information on using the camera parts or features. A Mode switch B Shutter button C Self-timer lamp (p.55) D POWER switch/Lens cover E Flash (p.52) F Microphone G Lens H Speaker I Indicator lamp (p.30) J w (Playback) button...
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MEMO Use the cradle as a convenience tool for your camera: • Setting the camera in the cradle to charge the battery (➝p.17) • Displaying your images on a TV (➝p.105) • Transferring image files to your PC using the cradle’s USB interface connection (➝p.117) A Connecting plug B POWER button...
F4.2 F4.2 -1 -1 -1 -1 FinePix Z3 has internal memory that can store images without xD-Picture Card. Y appears on the LCD monitor when the internal memory is active. A ( Self-timer (p.54) B e Macro (close-up) (p.51) C C Flash (p.52) D s Photography mode (p.45)
Loading the Battery Battery is required to operate the digital camera. At first, load the battery in the camera. Z Compatible battery Rechargeable Battery NP-40 (1) Terminals CAUTION • The battery is not fully charged at shipment and must be fully charged before being used.
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Loading the Battery Load the battery. Make sure that the indicators are aligned. Push the battery release catch down while loading the battery. Check that the battery is firmly held in place. Battery release catch CAUTION Load the battery in the correct direction. Close the battery cover.
CAUTION • Always use the FUJIFILM AC Power Adapter AC-5VC (included). • See p.130 for notes on using the AC power adapter. • Only connect and disconnect the AC power adapter when the camera is off.
Charging the Battery Camera operation during charging When connection is completed, battery charging begins. Charging ends after about 2 hours. CHECK Indicator lamp [During charging] Lit red [Charging completed] Off [Charging error] Blinking red (➝p.139) Battery protection function When you try to charge the battery immediately after the camera has been used continuously for a long period, charging may not begin soon (the indicator lamp does not turn red).
Loading the xD-Picture Card Although you can store pictures in the camera’s internal memory, you can store many more images on the xD- Picture Card (sold separately). There is a slot for the xD- Picture Card inside the battery compartment. Open the battery cover.
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• Operation of this camera is only guaranteed when it is used with FUJIFILM xD-Picture Card. • See p.131 for information on the xD-Picture Card and the internal memory.
Turning On and Off Turning the camera on in Photography mode Open the lens cover completely to turn the camera on. Close the lens cover until it stops to turn the camera off. • Power-ON • Power-OFF MEMO Changes between Photography mode and Playback mode Press w during shooting to change to Playback mode.
Turning On and Off Setting the language, date, and time When using the camera for the first time after purchasing, the language, date, and time are cleared. Set the language, date, and time. screen appears when turning the camera on. START MENU START MENU / LANG.
Change the date format. DATE / TIME NOT SET DATE / TIME NOT SET DD . MM . YY DD . MM . YY MM / MM / DD / DD / YY YY 6 / 24 / 2006 6 / 24 / 2006 10:00 10:00 YY .
Correcting the Date and Time Open the SET-UP menu. SHOOTING MENU SHOOTING MENU SHOOTING MODE SHOOTING MODE HIGH-SPEED SHOOTING HIGH-SPEED SHOOTING CONTINUOUS CONTINUOUS SET-UP SET-UP A Press MENU/OK to open the menu. B Press n or o to select U SET-UP. C Press q.
Selecting the Language Open the SET-UP menu. SHOOTING MENU SHOOTING MENU AUTO AUTO SHOOTING MODE SHOOTING MODE HIGH-SPEED SHOOTING HIGH-SPEED SHOOTING CONTINUOUS CONTINUOUS SET-UP SET-UP A Press MENU/OK to open the menu. B Press n or o to select U SET-UP. C Press q.
Taking Pictures (AUTO Mode) This section describes the basic operations. Turn the camera on. A Open the lens cover completely so that it will not move further. • Power-ON B Set the Mode switch to q. Holding the camera correctly Brace your elbows against your sides and hold the camera with both...
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Taking Pictures (AUTO Mode) Check the composition on the LCD monitor. To adjust zoom scale using the Zoom button: W button (Zoom out) AUTO AUTO 12 12 12 12 Zoom bar MEMO • Select e Macro mode to take close-up shots (➝p.51). •...
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Press the shutter button fully. Double beep Halfway pressed Fully pressed CAUTION When taking a picture using the flash, the image may disappear and go dark briefly due to flash charging. The indicator lamp blinks orange during charging. MEMO • When the subject is not in the AF frame, use AF/AE lock to take the picture (➝p.31).
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Taking Pictures (AUTO Mode) Z Indicator lamp display The indicator lamp lights or blinks when pressing the shutter button, etc. The indicator lamp shows the camera status. MEMO Only the slip stopper on the left side lights as the indicator lamp.
Taking pictures with the focus and exposure locked AUTO AUTO 12 12 12 12 In the above composition, the subjects (two people in this case) are not in the AF frame. Pressing the shutter button halfway at this point will result in the subjects being out of focus.
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• AF/AE lock can be applied repeatedly before the shutter is released. • Use AF/AE lock in all Photography modes to guarantee excellent results. • On FinePix Z3, pressing the shutter button down halfway locks the focus and exposure settings (AF and AE lock). Subjects not suitable for autofocus FinePix Z3 uses a high-precision autofocusing mechanism.
Adjusting the shot composition Select the LCD monitor display. Press DISP/BACK to change the LCD monitor display. AUTO AUTO 12 12 12 12 Text displayed No text displayed AUTO AUTO Post shot assist window Framing guideline displayed displayed Best framing Position the main subject at the intersection of two lines in this frame or align one of...
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Taking Pictures (AUTO Mode) Z Format of post shot assist window MEMO Any of the following clears the image in the post shot assist window: • Setting the camera to Playback mode • Turning the camera off • Using the PictBridge function (➝p.106) •...
MEMO When pressing w, the last image shot appears on the LCD monitor. CAUTION Still images viewable on FinePix Z3 This camera will display still images recorded on FinePix Z3 or still images (excluding some uncompressed images) recorded on any FUJIFILM digital camera that supports xD-Picture Cards.
To select the required image: Press p: last image Press q: next image MEMO When playing back images shot with a camera other than FinePix Z3, appears on the LCD monitor. Selecting images To select images on the thumbnail lists screen, hold down p or q for 1 second during playback.
Viewing the Images Sorting by date In sorting by date mode, you can view all images taken on the same day. 2006 2006 6 / 22 22 6 / 23 23 6 / 24 24 1 / 12 12 A Press n, o, p, or q to move the cursor (colored frame) to the selecting frame.
Erasing the Images/Movies Use this mode to erase unnecessary images or movies to have ample free space on the xD-Picture Card or internal memory. Your camera calls images “frames”. Selecting FRAME or ALL FRAMES PLAYBACK MENU PLAYBACK MENU ERASE ERASE IMAGE ROTATE IMAGE ROTATE PROTECT...
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Erasing the Images/Movies Erasing one frame at a time (FRAME) ERASE OK? ERASE OK? CANCEL CANCEL A Press p or q to select the erasing frame (file). B Press MENU/OK to erase the currently displayed frame (file). MEMO To erase another frame (file), repeat above steps. When erasing frames (files) is completed, press DISP/ BACK.
MEMO • When using an xD-Picture Card, the images in the xD- Picture Card are erased. When not using an xD- Picture Card, the images in the internal memory are erased. • Protected frames (files) cannot be erased. Unprotect the frames (files) before erasing them (➝p.78). •...
Using the Photography Functions — Procedure of Setting Specify the camera settings for taking pictures to get the best result. A general guide is given below. Select the Photography mode. Set the Photography mode from the menu. The camera settings are tailored to the scene being shot.
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Using the Photography Functions — Procedure of Setting Z Specifying functions using p-MODE MENU (p button) Use to specify required sensitivity S ISO setting (➝p.61). Use to specify required image size QUALITY (➝p.62). Use to specify required color tone FinePix COLOR (➝p.63).
Setting the Shooting Mode You can select the most suitable setting according to the subject by selecting one of the Shooting modes. A Set the Mode switch to q. MEMO • See p.53 for information on the available flash modes. •...
Setting the Shooting Mode AUTO This is the easiest mode for providing crisp and clear shots. Use this mode for ordinary photography. Camera specifies all setting other than p-MODE (Quality and FinePix COLOR) automatically. NATURAL LIGHT This mode produces beautiful images that retain the natural ambience when shots are taken in low-light conditions.
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H PORTRAIT Use this mode for photography to get beautiful skin tones and soft overall tone. , LANDSCAPE Use this mode for shooting scenery in daylight and provides crisp, clear shots of scenery such as buildings and mountains. CHECK Flash cannot be used in the Landscape mode.
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Setting the Shooting Mode FIREWORKS Use this mode to shoot fireworks. It is effective for taking more vivid shots of fireworks with a slow shutter. CHECK • Flash cannot be used in the Fireworks mode. • Shutter speed setting: 1/2 sec. to 4 sec. •...
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MUSEUM Use this mode for taking pictures in places such as museum where the use of flash and making an operation sound and a shutter sound are restricted. Flash mode is forcibly set to Suppressed flash and operation sound and shutter sound are not emitted. MEMO Check whether photography is permitted before using this mode.
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Setting the Shooting Mode TEXT Use this mode to shoot documents and white board. It is effective for taking clearer shots of letters. CHECK Focal range Wide angle: Approx. 8 cm to 2 m (3.1 in. to 6.6 ft.) Telephoto: Approx.
e Macro (Close-up) Use this mode to take close-up shots. Available Photography modes: s, AUTO, (➝p.46, 49, 50) Press e (p) to select Macro mode. Press e (p) again to cancel Macro mode. e appears on the LCD AUTO AUTO 12 12 monitor indicating that you can take close-up shots.
d Setting the Flash Flash photography is useful for taking pictures at night or indoor dark locations. Choose from 6 flash modes according to the type of shot. See p.53 for information on the available Photography modes. The flash setting changes each time you press d (q).
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CHECK List of available flash modes in each Photography mode AUTO ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ AUTO ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓...
* Self-Timer The self-timer is used in situations where the photographer is included in the shot. When photographer is away from the camera, place the camera on a stable surface to prevent camera fall. Available Photography modes: All (➝p.46 – 50) Setting self-timer The self-timer setting changes each time you press * (o).
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Take pictures in selected time. A picture is taken after the self-timer lamp changes from lit to blinking (only blinks with the 2-second self- timer). A countdown appears on the LCD monitor indicating the time remaining until the picture is taken. Using the 2-second self-timer This is useful when you worry about camera shake even if placing the camera on a stable surface.
j Increasing Monitor Brightness This is useful when checking the shot composition for outdoor scenes. Increasing the LCD monitor brightness Press j (n) to display the LCD monitor brightly. Press j (n) again to return to normal LCD monitor brightness. appears on the LCD AUTO AUTO...
Using p-MODE MENU (Photography)/SHOOTING MENU Use the p-MODE MENU/SHOOTING MENU to adjust image quality or focus. You can take pictures in a wide range of conditions. Setting the p-MODE MENU (Photography) MODE MENU MODE MENU QUALITY QUALITY 12 12 FRAMES FRAMES 12 12 19 19...
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Using p-MODE MENU (Photography)/SHOOTING MENU Z List of p-MODE MENU options Menu This setting can be used when the Specifies required sensitivity setting of the ambient light around the subject. S ISO (➝p.61) The larger value of the sensitivity, the higher sensitivity is obtained. The higher sensitivity settings will allow you to take pictures in darker locations.
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Z List of SHOOTING MENU options Menu Use this setting to provide the best photography menu setting for the scene SHOOTING MODE being shot. (➝p.45) S EXP. This setting can be used when the COMPENSATION Use this setting to obtain the correct exposure. (➝p.64) This setting can be used when the T WHITE BALANCE...
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Using p-MODE MENU (Photography)/SHOOTING MENU MEMO The options available in the SHOOTING MENU vary depending on whether the mode is selected. , H, ,, /, • AUTO, SHOOTING MENU SHOOTING MENU SHOOTING MODE SHOOTING MODE HIGH-SPEED SHOOTING HIGH-SPEED SHOOTING CONTINUOUS CONTINUOUS SET-UP SET-UP...
p-MODE MENU (Photography) Changing the sensitivity setting (S ISO) Available Photography mode: s (➝p.50) Use this menu to specify required sensitivity setting of the ambient light around the subject. The larger value of the sensitivity, the higher sensitivity is obtained. The higher sensitivity settings will allow you to take pictures in darker locations.
p-MODE MENU (Photography) Changing the quality setting QUALITY) Available Photography modes: All (➝p.46 – 50) Use this menu to specify the image size (number of recorded pixels). Select the quality setting for the scene being shot. Z Quality settings in Photography mode Quality mode [ F (2592 ×...
Changing the FinePix COLOR setting ( FinePix COLOR) Available Photography modes: All (➝p.46 – 50) Use this menu to specify required color tone. It is effective for taking vivid shots or black and white shots. CHECK FinePix COLOR settings The contrast and color saturation are set to standard.
SHOOTING MENU Adjusting exposure compensation (S EXP. COMPENSATION) Available Photography mode: s (➝p.50) Use this menu for shots to get the correct brightness (exposure), such as shots with extremely high contrast between the subject and the background. EXP. COMPENSATION EXP. COMPENSATION positive (+) compensation negative (–) compensation CHECK...
Adjusting color balance (T WHITE BALANCE) Available Photography mode: s (➝p.50) Adjust the color balance based on white to suit the color of the ambient light around the subject. WHITE BALANCE WHITE BALANCE AUTO AUTO AUTO: Automatic adjustment 6 : Shooting outdoors in good weather 7: Shooting in shade 9 : Shooting under Daylight fluorescent lamps 0 : Shooting under Warm White fluorescent lamps...
SHOOTING MENU Focusing the shot quickly HIGH-SPEED SHOOTING) Available Photography modes: All (except for .) (➝p.46 – 50) Use this mode to reduce the time required for focusing when pressing the shutter button down halfway. It is useful to avoid missing snapshot opportunities. SHOOTING MENU SHOOTING MENU SHOOTING MODE...
Taking pictures continuously CONTINUOUS) Use this mode to take pictures of a moving subject. SHOOTING MENU SHOOTING MENU SHOOTING MODE SHOOTING MODE EXP. COMPENSATION EXP. COMPENSATION WHITE BALANCE WHITE BALANCE LONG PERIOD LONG PERIOD HIGH HIGH - SPEED SHOOTING SPEED SHOOTING FINAL 3 FINAL 3 CONTINUOUS...
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SHOOTING MENU k FINAL 3 continuous shooting Available Photography modes: All (except for ) (➝p.46 – 50) Shooting continues as long as holding the shutter button down. This mode shoots up to 40 times (max. 2.2 frames/sec.). The camera records the final 3 frames shot when you release the shutter button.
Specifying focusing mode (H AF MODE) Available Photography mode: s (➝p.50) Use this mode to specify focusing mode that best suits the subject. : CENTER SHOOTING MENU SHOOTING MENU : MULTI SHOOTING MODE SHOOTING MODE EXP. COMPENSATION EXP. COMPENSATION WHITE BALANCE WHITE BALANCE AUTO AUTO...
p-MODE MENU (Playback) Setting automatic playback PLAYBACK) Use this mode to play back photographed images continuously. You can select playback interval and type of image transition. MODE MENU MODE MENU PLAYBACK PLAYBACK NORMAL NORMAL PRINT ORDER (DPOF) PRINT ORDER (DPOF) NORMAL NORMAL FADE-IN...
p-MODE MENU (Playback) DPOF set frame PRINT ORDER (DPOF)) You can specify the image, number of prints, with or without date of printing with a DPOF-compatible printer. MODE MENU MODE MENU PLAYBACK PLAYBACK PRINT ORDER (DPOF) PRINT ORDER (DPOF) WITH DATE WITH DATE WITHOUT DATE WITHOUT DATE...
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WITH DATE / WITHOUT DATE Selecting WITH DATEE, E appears on the LCD monitor and the date will be imprinted on your prints. PRINT ORDER ( DPOF DPOF ) PRINT ORDER DPOF : 00009 DPOF 00009 Total number of prints Setting for that frame SHEETS SHEETS...
p-MODE MENU (Playback) MEMO • When DPOF settings were specified on another camera. RESET DPOF OK? RESET DPOF OK? When the data includes a frame (file) with DPOF settings that were specified on another camera, “ RESET DPOF OK?” appears. Pressing MENU/OK erases all of the DPOF settings already specified for each frame (file).
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Card. The recorded specifications include information on which frames are to be printed. This section gives a detailed description of how to order your prints with FinePix Z3. Some printers do not support date and time imprinting or specification of the number of prints.
Using PLAYBACK MENU Use this menu to play back photographed images. Setting the PLAYBACK MENU A Press w to set the camera to Playback mode (➝p.35). PLAYBACK MENU PLAYBACK MENU ERASE ERASE IMAGE ROTATE IMAGE ROTATE PROTECT PROTECT COPY COPY VOICE MEMO VOICE MEMO TRIMMING...
MEMO An image can be rotated only when playing back using FinePix Z3. You may not be able to rotate images that were shot with a camera other than FinePix Z3. Setting the menu (➝p.76) IMAGE ROTATE IMAGE ROTATE CANCEL CANCEL A Press n or o to rotate the image.
Using PLAYBACK MENU Protecting the images PROTECT) Use this mode to prevent frames (files) from being accidentally erased. Your camera calls images “frames”. FRAME SET / RESET To protect or unprotect only the selected frame (file): PROTECT OK? PROTECT OK? CANCEL CANCEL Unprotected...
MEMO To stop the procedure midway CANCEL CANCEL If the images are very large, protecting or unprotecting all the frames (files) may take some time. If you want to take a picture or record a movie during the procedure, press DISP/BACK. CAUTION The Format function erases all the frames (files), including protected frames (files) (➝p.101).
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Using PLAYBACK MENU Copying one frame at a time (FRAME) COPY COPY INTERNAL MEMORY INTERNAL MEMORY CARD CARD INTERNAL MEMORY INTERNAL MEMORY CANCEL CANCEL A Press n or o to select FRAME. B Press MENU/OK. CARD CARD FRAME FRAME ALL FRAMES ALL FRAMES Setting the menu (➝p.76) COPY OK?
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Copying all frames (ALL FRAMES) COPY COPY INTERNAL MEMORY INTERNAL MEMORY CARD CARD FRAME FRAME CARD CARD INTERNAL MEMORY INTERNAL MEMORY ALL FRAMES ALL FRAMES CANCEL CANCEL A Press n or o to select ALL FRAMES. B Press MENU/OK. Setting the menu (➝p.76) COPY ALL OK? COPY ALL OK? IT MAY TAKE...
Using PLAYBACK MENU Adding voice memos to the images ( VOICE MEMO) Voice memos of up to 30 seconds can be added to still images. Recording voice memos A Press w to set the camera to Playback mode (➝p.35) B Press p or q to select the image to add a voice memo.
FINISH FINISH RE - REC G The voice memo ends when pressing MENU/OK midway or 30 seconds pass. To record your comment: press MENU/OK. To rerecord the comment: press DISP/BACK. MEMO • When the image already has a voice memo If you select an image that PLAYBACK MENU PLAYBACK MENU...
Using PLAYBACK MENU Z Playing back voice memos Control Playback Playback begins. The voice memo stops when playback ends. Pause / Pauses the voice memo during Resume playback. Press o again to resume playback. Stop Stops playback. Press p or q while voice memo playback is stopped to go back to the previous file or advance to the next file...
Trimming the images TRIMMING) Use this mode to trim the required part of the photographed image. A Press w to set the camera to Playback mode (➝p.35). B Press p or q to select the trimming frame (file). C Press MENU/OK to open the PLAYBACK MENU.
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To use for e-mail or web site • When % quality setting is selected, the image is trimmed to normal size (4:3 aspect ratio). CAUTION You may not be able to trim images that were shot with a camera other than FinePix Z3.
r Recording Movies Use this mode to record movies with sound. Set the camera to r Movie mode. Set the Mode switch to r. STANDBY STANDBY Z Zooming the image You must zoom beforehand as you cannot zoom during recording. The available recording time appears on the LCD monitor.
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(if the battery runs out or the AC power adapter is disconnected). • A movie file taken by FinePix Z3 may not be playable on other cameras. • Because sound is recorded concurrently with the images, make sure that you do not cover the microphone with a finger, etc.
r Recording Movies Changing movie size Press p to open the p-MODE MENU. MODE MENU MODE MENU QUALITY QUALITY A Press q. B Press n or o to change the setting. C Press MENU/OK to confirm the setting. Z Quality settings in Movie mode % (640 ×...
w Playing Back Movies MEMO If the subject of the shot is very bright, white vertical streaks or black horizontal streaks may appear in the image during playback. This is normal. CAUTION • You may not be able to play back some movie files recorded on other cameras.
U SET-UP Using the SET-UP menu Open the SET-UP menu. A Press MENU/OK to open the menu. B Press n or o to select U SET-UP. C Press q. Change the page. SET - UP UP AUTO POWER OFF AUTO POWER OFF TIME DIFFERENCE TIME DIFFERENCE BACKGROUND COLOR...
SET-UP menu option Setting Display 3 SEC/1.5 SEC/ZOOM IMAGE DISP. (CONTINUOUS) FRAME NO. CONT./RENEW DIGITAL ZOOM ON/OFF LCD MODE DATE/TIME – BEEP VOLUME SHUTTER VOLUME PLAYBACK – VOLUME LCD BRIGHTNESS – FORMAT – Factory default Sets the way for displaying the check image screen (photograph result) after taking a picture.
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U SET-UP Setting AUTO POWER TIME DIFFERENCE BACKGROUND COLOR VIDEO SYSTEM RESET Display Factory default ENGLISH 5MIN/2MIN/OFF 2 MIN – – NTSC/PAL – – – How to use the SET-UP menu (➝p.94) Explanation Specifies the language used for LCD monitor display.
IMAGE DISP. Use this setting to specify the way for displaying the check image screen (photograph result) after taking a picture. 3 SEC/1.5 SEC: The image appears for about 3 or 1.5 seconds and is then recorded. ZOOM (CONTINUOUS): The image appears enlarged. Use this mode to check details of image.
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U SET-UP FRAME NO. Use this function to specify whether frame numbers are assigned consecutively from previous numbers or begin again. <CONT.> Formatted xD-Picture Card or internal memory used for both A and B. CONT. : Pictures are stored beginning from the highest file number stored on the last xD-Picture Card or internal memory used.
DIGITAL ZOOM Use this function to shoot enlarged images than maximum optical zoom scale. AUTO AUTO 12 12 12 12 Zoom bar Z Zoom bar display Optical zoom: 3× Optical zoom: 3× Digital zoom: approx. 5.7× CHECK • Optical zoom focal length Approx.
U SET-UP LCD MODE Use this function to set the LCD monitor display to the fine mode or power save mode. Z 30fps/60fps Use this function to change the number of images (frames) per second on the LCD monitor display. 60 fps is the finer setting.
LCD BRIGHTNESS Use this function to adjust the LCD monitor brightness. LCD BRIGHTNESS LCD BRIGHTNESS CANCEL CANCEL A Press n or o to adjust the LCD monitor brightness. The indicator moves to the + to display the LCD monitor brightly or to the – to darken the LCD monitor.
U SET-UP AUTO POWER OFF When this function is active and the camera remains unused for 2 or 5 minutes, it turns camera off. Use this function when you want to get the maximum possible running time from your battery. CAUTION The Auto power off function is disabled during automatic playback (➝p.71), and when a printer or a PC connection...
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Move to TIME DIFFERENCE screen. SET - UP UP ENGLISH ENGLISH AUTO POWER OFF AUTO POWER OFF 2 MIN 2 MIN TIME DIFFERENCE TIME DIFFERENCE HOME HOME BACKGROUND COLOR BACKGROUND COLOR LOCAL LOCAL VIDEO SYSTEM VIDEO SYSTEM RESET RESET Press q. Set time difference.
Connecting to a TV When connecting to a TV, images can be displayed on wider screen. Using Automatic playback function (➝p.71) together, you can have fun with folks. D Close the lens cover and set the camera in the cradle. A/V cable (included) AC-5VC...
Connecting Camera Directly to Printer — PictBridge Function When a printer that supports PictBridge is available, images can be printed by connecting the camera directly to the PictBridge- compatible printer without a PC. Connecting to a printer C Close the lens cover and set the camera in the cradle.
Specifying images for printing (PRINT WITH DATE / PRINT WITHOUT DATE) PICTBRIDGE PICTBRIDGE TOTAL : 00002 TOTAL : 00002 SHEETS SHEETS 02 02 FRAME FRAME A Press p or q to display the frame (file) for specifying PRINT setting. B Press n or o to set a value. Up to 99 sheets are printed.
(files) continuously. CHECK To select uPRINT DPOF, the DPOF settings must be specified on FinePix Z3 beforehand (➝p.72). CAUTION Even when WITH DATEE is specified in the DPOF settings (➝p.72), the date is not inserted on printers that...
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• The camera cannot be used to specify printer settings such as the paper size and print quality. • Use internal memory or an xD-Picture Card that was formatted on FinePix Z3. • Movies cannot be printed. • Images photographed with a camera other than FinePix...
Installation on a Windows PC Pre-installation checklist Z Hardware and software requirements To run this software, you must have the hardware and software described below. Check your system before you begin the installation. Operating System Hard disk space Display Internet connection Models with one of the above operating systems pre-installed.
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Installation on a Windows PC Z Recommended system Operating System Hard disk space Display Internet connection MEMO • Connect the camera directly to the PC using the USB cable (mini-B). The software may not operate correctly when you use an extension cable or connect the camera via a USB hub.
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Do not connect the camera to your PC until the software installation is completed. Install FinePixViewer as instructed in the Quick start guide. Launching the installer manually A Double-click the “My Computer” icon. Windows XP users should click “My Computer” in the “Start” menu.
Installation on a Mac OS X Pre-installation checklist Z Hardware and software requirements To run this software, you must have the hardware and software described below. Check your system before you begin the installation. Compatible Mac Operating System Hard disk space Display Internet connection PowerPC loaded...
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Turn your Macintosh on and start up Mac OS X. Do not launch any other applications. When the bundled CD-ROM is loaded into the CD-ROM drive, the “FinePix” icon appears. Double-click the “FinePix” icon to open the “FinePix” volume window. Double-click on “Installer for MacOSX”.
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Installation on a Mac OS X The ImageMixer VCD2 LE for FinePix installer automatically starts up and a window showing the installation progress appears (Installation may take several minutes). The “FinePixViewer installation completed” message dialog appears. Then click exit button and close it. CAUTION When Safari is used as the Web browser, a message may be displayed and the CD-ROM may not be removed.
• Do not format the xD-Picture Card in the camera on the PC. • Use the xD-Picture Card with images taken by a FUJIFILM Digital camera. • When connecting to a PC, if the xD-Picture Card contains large image or movie files, connection may take time or images may not be stored.
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Connecting to a PC CAUTION • Always use the cradle and the FUJIFILM AC Power Adapter AC-5VC. If the camera suddenly loses power during data exchange, the xD-Picture Card or internal memory could be damaged. • Do not disconnect the USB cable (mini-B) when the camera is communicating with a PC.
Windows XP A The “Found New Hardware” help message appears in the bottom-right corner of your screen. This message will close when the settings are completed. No action is required. CAUTION This step is not required for subsequent connections. B FinePixViewer automatically starts up and the Save Image Wizard window (Save Image dialog box) appears.
Connecting to a PC A Press POWER on the cradle to turn the camera off. B Remove the camera from the cradle. Using FinePixViewer Mastering FinePixViewer For all information on FinePixViewer functions, refer to “How to Use FinePixViewer” in the Help menu for details. •...
Uninstalling the software Only perform this operation when you no longer require the installed software or when the software was not installed correctly. Windows A Check that the camera is not connected to the PC. B Quit all currently running applications. C Open the “My Computer”...
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Connecting to a PC E When the message appears, click the [OK] button. Check your selection carefully since the process cannot be canceled once you click the [OK] button. F Automatic uninstallation begins. When uninstallation ends, click the [OK] button. Macintosh Quit FinePixViewer.
System Expansion Option By using FinePix Z3 together with other optional FUJIFILM products, your system can be expanded to fill a wide range of uses. Accessory availability may vary by country. Please check with your local Fujifilm representative to confirm product availability.
There are two types of xD-Picture Card: standard type and Type M (containing “M” in the model number, such as DPC-M1GB). FinePix Z3 is compatible with Type M, however they may no be compatible depending on the device used (Image Memory Card Reader, etc.).
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Accessories Guide • Image Memory Card Reader DPC-R1 The DPC-R1 provides a quick and easy way to transfer images back and forth between your PC and an image memory card (xD-Picture Card and SmartMedia). The DPC-R1 uses the USB interface for high- speed file transfer.
• Next to rubber or vinyl products Z Damaged by Water or Sand FinePix Z3 can be damaged on the inside and outside by water and sand. When you are at the beach or close to water, make sure that the camera is not damaged by water or sand.
When shipped, the NP-40 is not fully charged. Always charge the NP-40 before using it. • When carrying the NP-40, install it in a digital camera or keep it in the soft case. • When storing the NP-40, place it inside the special soft case provided.
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Z Battery Life At normal temperatures, the NP-40 can be used at least 300 times. If the time for which the NP-40 provides power shortens markedly, this indicates that the NP-40 has reached the end of its effective life and should be replaced. Notes on storage The Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery NP-40 is both compact and capable of storing large quantities of power.
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Always use the AC Power Adapter AC-5VC with the camera. The use of an AC power adapter other than AC-5VC can be damaged to your digital camera. • Use the AC power adapter for indoor use only. • Plug the connection cord plug securely into the DC input terminal of the cradle.
Z Protecting Your Data • Images and movies may be lost or destroyed in the following situations. Please note that FUJIFILM assumes no responsibility for data that is lost or destroyed. 1.Removal of the memory card or turning the power off while the memory card or internal memory is being accessed (i.e., during record, erase, initialization, and...
There are two types of xD-Picture Card: standard type and Type M (containing “M” in the model number, such as DPC-M1GB). FinePix Z3 is compatible with Type M, however they may not be compatible depending on the device used (Image Memory Card Reader, etc.).
• Turn the camera on again, taking care not to touch the lens. • Turn the camera off and on again. If the message still appears, contact your FUJIFILM dealer. Insert an xD-Picture Card. • Format the xD-Picture Card or internal memory on the camera (➝p.101).
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It may be necessary to format the xD-Picture Card (➝p.101). If the message still appears, replace the xD-Picture Card. • Contact your FUJIFILM dealer. • The movie and image cannot be played back. No more than 4,999 images can be shown by date sorting.
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CAN NOT SET DPOF CAN NOT ROTATE An attempt was made to rotate a movie or an image shot using a camera other than FinePix Z3. r CAN NOT ROTATE The camera is not connected to a printer. COMMUNICATION...
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Warning Displays Warning Displayed Displayed for PictBridge. PRINTER ERROR Displayed for PictBridge. PRINTER ERROR RESUME? Displayed for PictBridge. CANNOT BE PRINTED Explanation • Check that the printer is not out of paper or out of ink. • Turn the printer off briefly and then turn it back on. •...
Troubleshooting Z Getting ready Matters Problems Nothing happens when opening the lens cover completely. Battery runs out Battery and power quickly. supply Power cuts out during operation. Possible causes The battery has run out. The battery is loaded backward. The battery cover is not closed securely. Camera is used in extremely cold conditions.
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Take the battery out briefly and wipe the battery terminals with a clean, dry cloth before reloading it. Load a new battery. If the battery still fails to charge, contact your FUJIFILM dealer. Possible causes Select ENGLISH. setting in the SET-UP...
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Troubleshooting Z Shooting Matters Problems No photograph is taken when pressing the shutter button. Basic operations The LCD monitor darkens after taking a picture. Camera has difficulty in Focusing focusing on the subject. Possible causes The xD-Picture Card or internal memory is full.
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Matters Problems The shutter button was pressed while the flash was charging. Cannot use the flash. The battery has run out. Continuous shooting is selected. Flash The flash settings are restricted and AUTO, cannot be selected. The playback The subject is too far away. image is dark even though the Your finger was covering the flash.
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Troubleshooting Z Shooting Matters Problems Photographed Recording images images or movies are not recorded. Only 1 frame can be shot even Continuous though continuous shooting shooting mode was set. Possible causes AC power adapter was connected or disconnected during turning the camera A picture is taken using self-timer when setting FINAL 3 or LONG PERIOD continuous shooting mode.
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Z Playing back Matters Problems The camera volume is set too low. Playing back The camera does movie / voice not emit any The microphone was blocked during memo sound. shooting/recording. There is something covering the speaker during playback. Erasing FRAME Some frames may be protected.
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Troubleshooting Z Connecting Matters Problems There is no image or sound on the Connecting to TV The TV image is black and white. PC does not Connecting to PC recognize the camera. Connecting to Cannot print with printer PictBridge. Possible causes The camera is not connected to the TV correctly.
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Briefly remove the battery or disconnect the AC power adapter and cradle. Then reload the battery or reconnect the AC power adapter and cradle, try again. If you think the camera is faulty, contact your FUJIFILM dealer. Solutions Page...
Specifications System Model Digital camera FinePix Z3 Effective pixels 5.1 million pixels 1/2.5-inch Super CCD HR Storage media Internal memory (approx. 10 MB)/xD-Picture Card (16/32/64/128/256/512 MB/1 GB) File format Still image: DCF-compliant Movie: AVI format, Motion JPEG Audio: WAVE format, Monaural sound Number of recorded pixels Still image: 2592 ×...
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System Sensitivity AUTO/Equivalent to ISO 64/100/200/400/800/1600 Photometry TTL 256-zones metering Exposure control Program AE Scene position (NATURAL LIGHT), (NIGHT), (FLOWER), Exposure compensation –2 EV to +2 EV in 1/3 EV-step increments (s) Shutter speed 4 sec. to 1/1000 sec. (depend on Exposure mode) Continuous shooting Top-3: Final-3:...
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Specifications System White balance Automatic scene recognition/Preset (Fine, Shade, Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Warm White), Fluorescent (Cool White), Incandescent) Self-timer Approx. 2 sec./10 sec. Flash type Auto flash Effective range: (S: AUTO)Wide-angle: approx. 30 cm-3 m (1.0 ft.-9.8 ft.) Flash mode Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro, Red-eye Reduction + Slow Synchro LCD monitor 2.5 inches, Aspect ratio: 4:3;...
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Power Supply and Others Power supply Rechargeable Battery NP-40 (included) Guide to the number of available frames for battery operation NP-40 (750 mAh) According to the CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association) standard procedure for measuring digital still camera battery consumption (extract): When using a battery, use the battery supplied with the camera.
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Specifications Z Standard number of available frames/recording time per xD-Picture Card and internal memory The number of available frames, recording time or file size varies slightly depending on the subjects photographed. Note also that the divergence between standard number of frames and the actual number of frames is greater for xD-Picture Cards with higher capacities.
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(frame erase) image files. In such a case, erase all frames or format the xD-Picture Card before use. Back up important frames (files) onto your PC or another media. These specifications are subject to change without notice. FUJIFILM shall not be held liable for damages resulting from errors in this Owner’s Manual.
CCD. The number is larger for bright subjects and smaller for dark subjects. As the brightness of the subject changes, a digital camera maintains the amount of light hitting the CCD at a constant level by adjusting the aperture and shutter speed.
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Safety Notes • Make sure that you use your FinePix Z3 camera correctly. Read these Safety Notes and your Owner’s Manual carefully before use. • After reading these Safety Notes, store them in a safe place. About the Icons • The icons shown below are used in this document to...
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These actions could damage the cord and cause a fire 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.
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Safety Notes WARNING When carrying the NP-40, install it in a digital camera or keep it in the soft case provided. When storing the NP-40, keep it in the soft case provided. When discarding, cover the battery terminals with insulation tape.
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Build-up of dust in your camera can cause a fire or electric shock. • Contact your FUJIFILM dealer to request internal cleaning every 2 years. • Please note this is not a free of charge service.
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