FujiFilm FinePix1300 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 2: Warning

    Address : Heesenstrasse 31 40549 Dusseldorf, Germany declare that the product Product Name : FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA FinePix1300 Manufacture's Name : Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd. 26 - 30, Nishiazabu 2 - chome, Minato - ku, Manufacture's Address : Tokyo 106-8620, Japan...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents 2 Basic Photography Warning ... 2 EC Declaration of Conformity ... 3 E TAKING PICTURES ( AUTO MODE ) ... 19 Preface ... 6 Number of available frames ... 23 Camera Features and Accessories ... 7 D VIEWING YOUR IMAGES ( PLAYBACK ) ... 24 Nomenclature ...
  • Page 4: Preface

    USB connection allows simple, high-speed image • CD-ROM ( 1 ) data transfer (using the enclosed interface) • Special USB cable ( 1 ) Conforms to the new standard for digital camera file • Quick Start Guide ( 1 ) ✽ system ✽...
  • Page 5: Nomenclature

    Nomenclature Refer to the pages in parentheses for information on using the camera features. ✽ Shutter button Flash ( P.32 ) Self-timer lamp ( P.37 ) Flash control sensor POWER switch Viewfinder lamp Viewfinder window Viewfinder DISP button Normal / Macro ( P.19, 24, 31 ) ( P.40 ) selector button...
  • Page 6: Getting Ready

    Nomenclature PREFACE Getting Ready Selecting the Language Attaching the Strap You can use the Setup screen on this camera to select English or French as the language used ➀ Pass the loop of this cord on the end of the for screen display (➡P.54).
  • Page 7: Selecting The Power Supply

    20 Do not use lithium or manganese batteries in your minutes even if you remove the batteries and FinePix1300 because the heat generated by the disconnect the AC power adapter. Check settings such batteries could damage the camera.
  • Page 8: Loading And Removing The Smartmedia

    Push the SmartMedia firmly into the SmartMedia slot Operation of this camera is only guaranteed when it as far as it will go. is used with Fujifilm SmartMedia. ➂ Close the slot cover. Some 3.3V SmartMedia are labelled as “3V ” cards.
  • Page 9: Switching On And Off

    SWITCHING ON AND OFF With the LCD monitor on, you can check the remaining charge in the battery. ➀ Battery has ample charge.(No indicator displayed.) ➁ Battery charge low. Replace or recharge the battery as it will run out shortly. ➂...
  • Page 10: Basic Photography

    SETTING THE DATE AND TIME ➀ ➁ ➀ ➀ Use the “ ” button to select the desired item Press “ and then use the “ ” and “ ” buttons to date display shown on the LCD monitor and then press the “MENU/OK”...
  • Page 11 TAKING PICTURES ( AUTO MODE ) Ensure that your fingers or the camera strap do not obscure the lens, flash, or flash control sensor. Use the LCD monitor or viewfinder to position the subject close to the center of the frame. Check that the lens is clean.
  • Page 12: Number Of Available Frames

    TAKING PICTURES ( AUTO MODE ) Viewfinder Lamp Display AE Lock Press the shutter button down halfway to lock Color Status the exposure settings and enable AE Lock. Using AE Lock allows you to change the composition of your shot after you set the Green exposure, and still get excellent results.
  • Page 13: D Viewing Your Images ( Playback )

    FinePix1300 step in the cycle shown in the figure. You can use this camera to view still image data recorded on a FinePix1300 or still image data (excluding some uncompressed image data) recorded onto a 3.3V SmartMedia using a Fujifilm FinePix, MX or DX series digital camera.
  • Page 14: D Multi-Frame Playback

    MULTI-FRAME PLAYBACK ➀ Use the “ Pressing the “DISP” button twice switches to the (the orange outline) to the desired frame. multi-frame (9-frame) display. Press “ next screens. ➁ You can enlarge the selected image by pressing the “DISP” button again. Multi-frame playback cannot be used in a menu screen.
  • Page 15: Advanced Features Photography

    ➡ ERASING SINGLE FRAME Press the “MENU/ OK” button to erase the displayed image. When erasing is complete, the next image appears and the“ displayed. Press the “ return to the menu. Use the “ ” and “ ” buttons to display the image to be erased.
  • Page 16: Photography Menu

    USING THE PHOTOGRAPHY MENU PHOTOGRAPHY MENU ➀ ➁ ➀ ➀ Set the mode dial to “ ”. Use the “ ➁ Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the items and the “ menu on the LCD monitor. the settings. ➁ Press the “MENU/OK”...
  • Page 17: Flash Photography

    FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY PHOTOGRAPHY MENU This option can be set in all photography modes. Auto Flash ( no icon ) You can choose from 5 flash modes to suit your Use this mode for ordinary photography. The shot. flash fires automatically as required by the G Effective flash range conditions.
  • Page 18: Suppressed Flash

    FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY PHOTOGRAPHY MENU ? Slow Synchro p Suppressed Flash In this mode, the flash never fires. This mode allows you to use the flash with a Use this mode when you are taking pictures in slow shutter speed. indoor lighting at distances too great for the flash to This mode allows you to take beautiful pictures have any effect, such as theater performances or that show your subject and still capture the...
  • Page 19: Bself-Timer Photography

    SELF-TIMER PHOTOGRAPHY PHOTOGRAPHY MENU You can set the self-timer photography when the photography mode is set to “ ”. Select “ON” to switch to self-timer photography. Compose the shot so that the subject is roughly in the center of the viewfinder or LCD monitor and then press the shutter button to set the correct exposure for the subject and start the timer running.
  • Page 20: G Setting The Brightness

    SETTING THE BRIGHTNESS PHOTOGRAPHY MENU You can set the brightness when the photography mode is set to “ ”. Use the Brightness setting to obtain the optimum image brightness (exposure) when the subject is much brighter or darker than the background. There are 9 compensation levels (–0.9 to EV in approx.
  • Page 21: Macro ( Close-Up ) Photography

    i MACRO ( CLOSE-UP ) PHOTOGRAPHY Use the Macro function to take close-up shots. G Effective photography range Approx. 8-15 cm If the flash is set to “AUTO” or “ Red-eye Reduction mode”, it is automatically set to “ Suppressed Flash mode”. When shooting in dark conditions, use a tripod to prevent camera shake.
  • Page 22: Advanced Features Playback

    Advanced ADVANCED PLAYBACK Features Playback DC IN 5V socket This section introduces a range of functions that If there is a power socket handy, use the special AC you can access when the Mode dial is set to Power Adapter AC-5V/AC-5VH (sold separately) “...
  • Page 23: Erasing Single • All Frames /Formatting

    ERASING SINGLE ALL FRAMES PLAYBACK MENU • ➀ ➂ ➁ ➀ Use the “ ” or “ ” button to select A confirmation screen appears. If you are erasing all the frames or formatting the “ ERASE” . ➁ card, press the “MENU/OK” button to proceed. Use the “...
  • Page 24: Setting And Removing Protection For All Frames

    SETTING AND REMOVING SINGLE FRAME PROTECTION PLAYBACK MENU Use the “ ” or “ ” button to select the image to When the “MENU/OK” button is pressed, the be protected. image is protected and the “ the right of the screen. To remove the protection, press the “MENU/OK”...
  • Page 25: S How To Specify Print Options

    The frames to be printed and the number of prints for each frame Imprinting of the date and time This section gives a detailed description of how to order your prints with the FinePix1300. ✽ Note that some printers do not support date and time imprinting or specification of the number of prints.
  • Page 26: S Dpof Date Setting

    S DPOF DATE SETTING PLAYBACK MENU ➀ ➁ ➂ ➀ This function allows you to select whether or not Use the “ ➁ the date of shooting is included on the print. Press “ ➀ Set the Mode dial to “ ”.
  • Page 27: S Dpof Set All /Reset All

    S DPOF FRAME SET RESET PLAYBACK MENU Use “ ” or “ ” to specify the number of prints. When you have completed the settings, always press the “MENU/OK” button to confirm the The setting is not saved until you press the “ ”...
  • Page 28: Settings

    SET-UP MODE Settings Settings Display Factory default ✕ 1280 Changing the combination of file size and FILE SIZE/ SET [ OK ] /NORMAL compression ratio for image recording ( QUALITY SET Selects the buzzer volume for camera operation. BEEP HIGH / LOW / OFF HIGH When this is set to OFF, the camera buzzer emits no sound.
  • Page 29: Setting The File Size And Quality

    SETTING THE FILE SIZE AND QUALITY You can select any combination of 2 file sizes (numbers of pixels) and 3 quality (compression ratio) settings. Select the combination that best suits your goals. To get high-quality prints ✕ Use a large image size (1280 960) with a low compression rate (FINE or NORMAL).
  • Page 30: Adjusting The Lcd Monitor Brightness

    Photography mode (➡P.19, 24, 31), the setting cannot be changed. System Expansion Options By using the FinePix1300 together with other optional Fujifilm products, your system can be expanded to fill a wide range of uses. FinePix 1300 Digital Camera...
  • Page 31: Downloading Images To A Personal Computer

    Downloading Images to a Personal Computer ➀ ➁ ➀ Load the SmartMedia (➡P.14). ➁ Switch the camera on (➡P.16) and set the Mode dial to “ ”. Fit the small plug on the special connection cable into the DIGITAL (USB) socket on the camera and then plug the other end of the cable into the USB socket on your personal computer.
  • Page 32: Accessories Guide

    Accessories Guide The optional accessories (sold separately) can make taking pictures with the FinePix1300 even easier. For information on how to attach and use the accessories, refer to the instructions provided with the accessory used. SmartMedia These are separately available SmartMedia cards.
  • Page 33: Explanation Of Terms

    DPOF is a format used for recording information on a storage media (image memory card, etc.) that allows you to specify which of the frames shot using a digital camera are printed and how many prints are made of each image.
  • Page 34: Notes On The Power Supply

    Keep the batteries out of the reach of babies and small Do not use AA-size manganese or lithium batteries in children. your FinePix1300 because the heat generated by the When loading the batteries in the camera, ensure that the battery polarity (5 and 4) is as indicated on the camera.
  • Page 35: Notes On The Smartmedia

    I SmartMedia SmartMedia removed and the camera is then switched off during data recording, during data erasing The SmartMedia card supplied with your FinePix1300 camera is a new image recording medium developed (SmartMedia formatting) or during frame advance when images are being played back.
  • Page 36: Warning Displays

    Warning Displays The table below lists the warnings that are displayed on the LCD monitor. Warning Displayed Explanation The camera battery is low on charge. No SmartMedia is loaded, or it is loaded incorrectly. The SmartMedia is not formatted. • The SmartMedia contact area are soild. •...
  • Page 37: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Before you decide the camera is faulty, check the following once more. Problem Cause No power • The battery is exhausted. • The AC power adapter plug has come out of the power outlet. Power cuts out during • The battery is exhausted. operation.
  • Page 38: Specifications

    Approx.800 frames This phenomenon will not appear on the recorded image. ✽ The electrostatic discharge can in some cases cause ✽ ✽ Approx.180 frames Approx.500 frames problems. This is not a malfunction of FUJIFILM Digital Cameras. ✽ With fully charged battery...
  • Page 39: Safety Notes

    Safety Notes G To ensure that you use your FinePix1300 camera correctly, read these Safety Notes and your Owner’s Manual carefully beforehand. When a fault arises, switch the camera G After reading these Safety Notes, store them in a safe off and then remove the batteries and place.
  • Page 40 Safety Notes CAUTION Do not use this camera in locations Remove the batteries and disconnect severely affected by oil fumes, steam, the AC power adapter when you are humidity or dust. cleaning the camera or if you intend to leave the camera unused for a long This can cause a fire or electric shock.
  • Page 41 Printed on recycled paper. Printed in Japan FGS-002108-FG...

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