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Fujifilm FinePix 30i User's Manual

1. LCD MONITOR BRIGHTNESS VOLUME set uP SET UP T i D Vora ZO E SET UP menu options Using SET UP g s R Factory fp Settings Display Explanation f Back lt gt default oO 5 3 This is a function that y QIT D K gt sa MENU OK CC 0 D gt reduces power consumption and then O lt K BACK i i DIGITAL M zoom DSP Q gt POWER ON ore automatically ma D ee re 0 9 lt SAVE OFF prevent battery depletion 0000 0000 OOM ORS when the camera is not g being used See P 82 for j eee Use lt 4 or gt to adjust the LCD monitor details brightness or speaker volume 3 DSC P Press the MENU OK button to confirm the USB MODE pegam PSC See P 83 for details SEE SAVE lt Cyyy yy See gt t adjustment You can use this to set DATE TIME SET amp the date and time See P 20 for details This setting selects the LOW volume of the beep TEOR P BEEP 2 HIGH LOW emitted by the camera If you selected SET UP the SET UP screen a When you use the LCD BRIGHTNESS or To exit tiis procedure without changing the settings OFF during camera appears VOLUME settings an adjustment bar appears ls i operation Use A 41 or Y F to select the desired 7 on the LCD monitor The volume setting can be used to adjust the Select English or French setting LANGUAGE ENGLISH ENGLISH as the language used i camera speaker volume The headphone
2. SETTINGS USING THE OPTION MENU 78 List of settings TT TTT eee 78 4 SETTING THE FILE SIZE AND QUALITY COMPRESSION RATIO ee TTT eee 79 LCD MONITOR BRIGHTNESS VOLUME 80 SET UP SET UP eee Tere rere eer eer e ki a ee Terre 81 SET UP menu options SERS a enna aaaen ene ee nunnana 81 Using SET UP muenenennnindass inekke iiia aa 81 POWER SAVE drebbknnersssenunnan eee nedennasennannecneeneeeneeseeannene 82 PC PERSONAL COMPUTER IN CONNECTION 83 The first time you connect the camera to your computer 83 DSC Mass storage device Mode PC CAM camera Mode CONNECTING AT DSC MODE CONNECTING AT PC CAMERA MODE DISCONNECTING FROM THE PC Important always use this procedure System Expansion Options Accessories Guide 77 Notes on Using Your Camera Correctly Notes on the Power Supply Applicable Batteries Notes on the Batteries 7 Notes on Using the Enclosed Battery Charger 95 Specifications of the Enclosed Battery Charger BC NHS 96 Notes on Using the AC Power Adapter 96 Notes on the SmartMedia Warning Displays Troubleshooting Specifications Explanation of Terms Safety Notes EC Declaration of Conformity Preface E Test Shots Prior to Photography For particularly important photographs such as weddings and overseas trips always take a test photograph and view the image to make s
3. Forced Flash Use this mode to ensure that the subject s eyes appear natural when photographing people in low light conditions The flash fires automatically as required by the photography conditions The flash fires a pre flash just before the picture is taken and then fires again to take the actual picture D You cannot use this setting in Macro close up photography Red Eye Effect Use this mode to photograph backlit scenes such as a subject against a window or in the shade of a tree or to obtain the correct colors when you are shooting under lighting such as fluorescent tubes In this mode the flash fires in bright as well as dark conditions When you use the flash to photograph people in low light conditions their eyes sometimes appear red in the picture This is caused by the light of the flash reflecting off the inside of the eye Use Red Eye Reduction flash to effectively minimize the likelihood of the red eye effect Take the following measures also to make Red Eye Reduction more effective Get the subjects to look at the camera Get as close as possible to the subjects 39 PHOTOGRAPHY MENU FLASH amp Suppressed Flash S Slow Synchro Use this mode for photography using indoor lighting for shots taken through glass and for photography in venues such as theaters or at indoor sporting events where the distance is too
4. FORMAT Formatting erases all the files Take particular care when formatting a SmartMedia as this procedure also erases all protected files and all files with DPOF settings Copy any files that you want to keep to your PC beforehand Y Formatting also erases protected files Y if a CICARD ERROR CTWRITE ERROR CT READ ERROR or C CARD NOT INITIALIZED message appears see P 99 100 en BACK lt D Q yeme vwo C gt DESM DISP amp D DIGITAL ZOOM QO O Q 0 FORMAT MUSIC ALL FRAMES SET Press the MENU OK button to display the menu Use lt 4 or gt to select MERASE and then use A or Y 4l to select FRAME ALL FRAMES or FORMAT Press the MENU OK button Y Press the BACK button to exit the menu Formatting erases all the data on the SmartMedia including protected files ERASE ALL OK BACK DIGITAL 44 ZOO BACK CC gt gt ooo MENU OK Lo D gt O O D o0 Oro DISP Q A confirmation message appears In FRAME mode use or gt to select the file and then press the MENU OK button When using ALL FRAMES or FORMAT press the MENU Ok button YTo cancel the frame erase procedure press the BACK button 61 PLAYBACK MENU Tt ERASING MUSIC MUSIC TRACK Erase just t
5. Grip the SmartMedia and pull it out taking care that the batteries do not fall out of the camera Y To protect the SmartMedia always store it in the special anti static case Printing Images and Downloading Images to a PC See P 64 90 for information on printing images See P 83 89 for information on downloading images to a PC ae aa M Music Open and close the lens cover by sliding it down qm and up diagonally To turn the camera on or off slide the Power switch to POWER i Sliding the Power switch to lt amusic allows you to use the camera as a music player When you do not want to listen to music slide the Power switch to the middle position Y Slide the lens cover until it locks into place 2 Take care not to touch the lens directly while the lens cover is open Y Note that you cannot use the FinePix30i as a camera when the Power switch is set to lt MusiIc Auto Power Off function If the camera is not used in any way for roughly 2 minutes the Auto Power Off function always switches the camera off to reduce power consumption You cannot disable this function However the Auto Power Off function does not operate in sound sync mode P 43 audio recording P 51 or playback of audio recordings P 58 or when the camera is connected via the USB interface P 83 17 18 SWITCHING ON AND OFF E You can switch the camera
6. Open the lens cover Slide the Power switch to the right to switch the camera on Set the USB MODE setting in the SET UP menu to PC CAM P 78 81 Slide the Power switch to the right again to switch the camera off Z You should use the AC power adapter when the camera is connected to your PC P 22 91 Loss of power during data transmission can prevent successful data downloading 2 j B socket a ide z B la DC IN 3Vsocket Q socket Switch your PC on Use the special USB cable to connect the camera to your PC Switch the camera on If you are using a Windows PC proceed as follows when installation is completed Windows 98 98SE Me 2000 The driver settings are specified automatically No further action is required Windows XP When the confirmation dialog box appears click the Continue button If your PC fails to recognize the camera refer to the Software Quick Start Guide Always use the prescribed procedure when disconnecting _ or switching off the camera P 88 Take care to connect the plugs on the special USB cable into the correct sockets and ensure that the plugs are inserted firmly Camera Operation oe ey S P z m 5 AAAA A Ons s on DIGITAL 44 ZOO BACK CO gt o ooo MENU OK CC Oo D gt 0 00 0 ose gt 2G e e The viewfinder lamp alternately
7. y 4 DIGITAL DIGITAL ZOOM BACK LD 5 0 0 Oo ail 0000 O lt D M E RR Pressing A 1 or Y 4 during single frame playback zooms in enlarges or out on a still image When you use this function a zoom bar is displayed Zoom scales 1600 x 1200 pixels Max 5x 1280 x 960 pixels Max 4x 640 x 480 pixels Max 2x D Pressing lt 4 or gt during zooming cancels zooming and moves to the next image After you have zoomed in on your image Press the DISP button Use A 41 Y B lt 4 and gt to zoom in on different parts of the image Press the DISP button again to revert to zoomed display Press the BACK button to return to normal unscaled display 2 You may not be able to use playback zoom for some images shot on other camera models This is useful for such things as checking the focus after you take a shot pLayBack MODE MIULTI FRAME PLAYBACK No text displayed ___ Multi frame playback Pressing the DISP button during playback switches the LCD monitor to the next display mode Press the DISP button several times to select multi frame 9 frame playback You cannot display text during multi frame playback 2 You cannot use multi frame playback while a menu is displayed Y Playback zo
8. Aupiomovie ModE AUDIO RECORDING 3 reconone Y Sore y RDN kae Remaining time n O Elapsed time SHUTTER Smee Depressing the shutter button starts audio recording During recording counters on the LCD monitor show the elapsed time and remaining time and the viewfinder lamp blinks green B You do not need to hold down the shutter button 2 Once the remaining time runs out audio recording automatically stops 2 The Auto Power Off function is disabled during audio 52 recording Advanced Features Playback The Advanced Features Playback section introduces a range of playback functions that you can ADVANCED FEATURES PLAYBACK access by setting the Mode switch to PJ E Playback mode menu File to be Played Back Still Image Movie Video Audio Recording Press the shutter button during audio recording to stop recording Y Even if you press the shutter button to end audio recording immediately after recording starts approximately 3 seconds of sound will be recorded Available playback menu settings ii ERASE P 60 DPOF P 64 OPTION P 78 m ERASE P 60 OPTION P 78 Ti ERASE P 60 OPTION P 78 53 PLAYING BACK MOVIES DIGITAL 144 ZOOM 0000 DIGITAL M Zoom BACKR lt gt o o o 100 0006 Cv Jj 12 7 LAY 25 20
9. No power e The batteries are exhausted e The AC power adapter plug has come out of the power outlet e Load fully charged batteries e Plug the adapter back in Power cuts out during operation e The batteries are exhausted e Load fully charged batteries Batteries run out quickly e You are using the camera in extremely cold conditions e The terminals are soiled e The batteries have reached the end of its operating life e Put the batteries in your pocket or another warm place to heat it and then load it into the camera just before you take a picture e Wipe the battery terminals with a clean dry cloth e Load new fully charged batteries can t use the flash to take pictures e The flash is set to Suppressed Flash mode e You pressed the shutter button while the flash was charging e The batteries are exhausted e Set the flash to Auto Red Eye Reduction or Forced Flash mode the flash cannot be used in some modes e Wait until charging is completed before pressing the shutter button e Load fully charged batteries The photographed image is dark even though used the flash e The subject is too far away e Your finger was covering the flash flash control sensor e Move closer to the subject e Hold the camera correctly No photograph is taken when the shutter button is pressed e No SmartMedia is loaded e The SmartMedia is fully recorded e The
10. When the LCD monitor is switched on details of the warning are displayed on the monitor P 99 101 Red Blinking During image recording the viewfinder lamp glows orange and you cannot take pictures Note also that switching the camera off or opening the battery cover during image recording could corrupt the image files 25 26 STILL IMAGE MODE TAKING PICTURES GA AUTO MODE Number of Available Shots The number of available shots appears on the LCD monitor 2 See P 79 for information on changing the File Size and Quality settings 2 The factory default settings at shipment are 1M File Size and N Quality NORMAL E Standard number of shots per SmartMedia The number of shots may increase or decrease slightly depending on the type of subject Note also that the larger the SmartMedia capacity the greater the discrepancy between the standard number of shots and the actual number of shots File Size 1600 x 1200 1280 x 960 640 x 480 Quality Mode FINE NORMAL BASIC FINE NORMAL NORMAL Image Data Size Approx 770KB Approx 390KB Approx 200KB Approx 620KB Approx 320KB Approx 130KB MG 4S 4MB 4 9 19 6 12 30 MG 8S 8MB 10 19 39 12 25 61 MG 16S SW 16MB 20 39 75 25 49 122 MG 32S SW 32MB 41 79 152 50 99 247 MG 64S SW 64MB 82 159 306 101 198 497 MG 128SW 128MB 166 319 613 204 398 997
11. ready to shoot status This is a useful feature as it allows you to take pictures more quickly than switching the camera off and then on again Y Operation can also be restored by pressing buttons other than A C 1 Y 4 lt 4 gt Auto Power Off function If the camera is not used in any way for roughly 2 minutes the Auto Power Off function always switches the camera off to reduce power consumption You cannot disable this function However the Auto Power Off function does not operate in sound sync mode during recording or playback of audio recordings or when the camera is connected via the USB interface 8 PC Connection PC PERSONAL COMPUTER IN CONNECTION PC Connection describes how to set up a USB connection and provides an overview of the functions available using a USB connection Refer also to the Software Quick Start Guide booklet The first time you connect the camera to your computer DSC Mass storage device Mode You must install all the software before connecting the camera to your computer Refer to the Software Quick Start Guide booklet also FUJIFILM Software for FinePixe gt FUJIFILM Software for FinePix CD ROM Software for FinePix MP Software Quick Start Guide This mode provides a simple way to read images from a SmartMedia and store images on to a SmartMedia P 84 Use this mode to downlo
12. FUJIFILM digital Tools for the imagination pee CAMERA SO J 20 FinePix l EA Getting Ready 1 Basic Photography 2 Advanced Features Photography Advanced Features Playback Ce H E Remote Controller Settings Pc Connection Thi will shi h FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA OWNER S MANUAL is manual will show you how to use your FUJ G C FinePix30i correctly Please follow the instructions carefully BL00088 200 1 E Warning CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL The graphical symbols are located on the bottom of the case To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose the unit to rain or moisture This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons A This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance For customers in the U S A FCC Statement This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any inter
13. 5 9 in The camera will not focus on subjects outside this focal range YTo use the flash select the Forced Flash or S Slow Synchro setting in the menu screen P 38 40 However you may not be able to obtain the correct brightness exposure for your shot B When shooting in dark conditions use a tripod to prevent camera shake If you use the viewfinder to take a picture in Macro mode the field visible through the viewfinder does not match the field actually photographed because the viewfinder and lens are in different positions Accordingly you should use the LCD monitor to take pictures in Macro mode To switch to Macro mode slide the Macro selector switch towards the Macro icon until it stops W The W icon appears on the LCD monitor and you can take close up shots sh Macro mode is cancelled and the camera is ready for normal shooting P 23 The LCD monitor automatically switches on Y You cannot switch the LCD monitor off 2 When you cancel Macro mode the LCD monitor remains on STILL IMAGE MODE DIGITAL ZOOM DIGITAEH44 ZOOM BACK CC gt o So NU OK CC oD 0 0 0 0 You can use the digital zoom function for only Cim and 6A settings Note that the digital zoom only functions when you use the LCD monitor to take shots To zoom in on your subject press A Tele
14. MG 128SW 128MB 166 319 613 204 398 997 Approx 774 sec Approx 272 min The numbers of available shots are shown for formatted SmartMedia 105 106 Specifications Aperture F4 8 or F11 automatically selected Self Timer 10 sec timer clock Erase modes ERASE FRAME ERASE ALL FRAMES MUSIC TRACK ALL MUSIC TRACKS FORMAT initialize LCD monitor 1 8 inches 72 000 pixels D TFD Flash Auto flash using flash control sensor Effective range Approx 0 6 m to 3 m 2 3 ft to 9 8 ft Flash modes Auto Red Eye Reduction Forced Flash Suppressed Flash Slow Synchro Recording media SmartMedia with ID 3 3 V Playback system MP3 Encryption method InfoBind Continuous playback time Approx 4 hours 30 minutes using the batteries provided when fully charged Bass boost 2 levels Playback modes NORMAL REPEAT ALL TRACKS REPEAT TRACK Output 5 mW x 2 E Standard recording times for SmartMedia with ID Bit rate SmartMedia 128kbps 112kbps 96kbps MG 16SW 16MB Approx 15 min Approx 18 min Approx 20 min MG 32SW 32MB Approx 30 min Approx 35 min Approx 40 min MG 64SW 64MB Approx 60 min Approx 70 min Approx 80 min MG 128SW 128MB Approx 120 min Approx 140 min Approx 160 min The recording times shown are for a formatted SmartMedia Input Output Terminals lt Camera gt J REM
15. Set the Mode switch to amp Ae The lens cover is closed when you switch the camera on Audio Recording This mode allows you to record approximately 4 hours of sound at a time using a MG 128SW Recording format WAVE P 109 PCM recording format Y Take care not to block the microphone P 8 with your fingers etc Available recording time using batteries using the batteries provided when fully charged LCD monitor on Approx 80 min LCD monitor off Approx 240 min To record sound for long periods you should use the AC Power Adapter AC 3V W SHUTTER KSA ae The available audio recording time is shown in the top right corner of the LCD monitor while the elapsed recording time and the CSTANDBY message are shown in the center of the LCD monitor To switch the LCD monitor off press the DISP button before you begin audio recording E Standard audio recording times for SmartMedia Available recording time SmartMedia capacity MG 4S 4MB Approx 8 min MG 8S 8MB Approx 16 min MG 16S SW 16MB Approx 33 min MG 32S SW 32MB MG 64S SW 64MB Approx 135 min MG 128SW 128MB Approx 272 min These audio recording times are for newly formatted SmartMedia 3 The maximum length of the audio recording may be shorter than 4 hours depending on the available space on the SmartMedia Approx 67 min 51
16. Take a picture as normal The CREC STANDBY message then appears on the LCD monitor Y If you do not want to record a voice caption press the BACK button Note that the image will still be recorded Face the microphone P 8 on the front of the camera to record your comments Hold the camera roughly 20 cm 7 9 in away for the best results 3 BACK 1 MENU OK Cfo 53 gt Doise lt gt VOICE CAPTIONING RECORDING p OK REC BACK MIJENE Press the MENU OK button to start recording the voice caption During voice captioning the remaining time is shown on the LCD monitor and the self timer lamp blinks When the time remaining reaches 5 seconds the self timer lamp starts blinking quickly VOICE CAPTIONING FINISH Back lt gt MENU OK C amp 0 gt DISP Q gt ae l TA GE sack CSG NU OK CC oO D gt O Q When you have recorded 30 seconds of comment the CFINISH message appears on the LCD monitor eTo finish Press the MENU Ok button To re record your comment Press the BACK button 45 PHOTOGRAPHY MENU P2 EV EXPOSURE COMPENSATION This mode can be selected in the QM still image mode Use the Brightness setting to obtain the optimum image brightness exposure when the subject is much brighter or darker than the background Correction range 11 steps 1 5 EV to
17. 1280 x 960 pixels 640 x 480 pixels File format Sensitivity Equivalent to ISO 100 Lens Fujinon optical fixed focus lens Focus distance f 5 8 mm Equivalent to 38 mm on a 35 mm camera Viewfinder Inverted Galiean finder Exposure control TTL 64 zones metering Program AE exposure compensation available in Manual still image mode White balance Auto in Manual modes 7 positions can be selected Still image Design rule for Camera File System compliant Focal Exif Ver 2 1 JPEG DPOF compatible oca trange MAR Movie AVI format Motion JPEG Normal Approx 60 cm 2 0 ft to infinity Audio WAV format Exif Ver 2 1 audio file standard compliant Macro Approx 8 cm to 15 cm 0 3 ft to 0 5 ft Storage media SmartMedia 3 3V Shutter Variable speed 1 2 sec to 1 1000 sec using AE E Standard number of shots per SmartMedia File Size 1600 x 1200 1280 x 960 640x480 Miao recadinho Quality Mode FINE NORMAL BASIC FINE NORMAL NORMAL Approx Approx Approx Approx Approx Approx Image Data Size 770KB _ 390KB 200KB 620KB 320KB 130KB MG 4S 4MB 4 9 19 6 12 30 Approx 23 sec Approx 8 min MG 8S 8MB 10 19 39 12 25 61 Approx 47 sec Approx 16 min MG 16S SW 16MB 20 39 75 25 49 122 Approx 94 sec Approx 33 min MG 32S SW 32MB 41 79 152 50 99 247 Approx 191 sec Approx 67 min MG 64S SW 64MB 82 159 306 101 198 497 Approx 385 sec Approx 135 min
18. Check that the camera is switched off Connect the remote controller unit to the JUREMOTE socket on the camera Connect the headphones provided to the remote controller The remote controller can only be used with this camera Third party headphones with 3 5 mm dia mini plug can be used in place of the headphones provided You cannot listen to music through the camera speaker You must connect the remote controller and headphones By sliding the Power switch to the lt Music position you can use the camera as an audio player The camera switches on when you play back music When you do not want to listen to music slide the Power switch to the middle position D Once you set the Power switch to lt amusic the FinePix30i will not function as a camera To listen to music You must first download music files MP3 files to the camera Refer to the Software Quick Start Guide provided 69 USING MUSIC 144 button gt ei button Tiin n a ra a m A mA a button a A Playback indicator Text display Track number nar Volume adjustment buttons Z When HOLD is set none of the buttons function To use the remote controller release HOLD Y Due to the nature of the LCD panel on the remote controller the display may be difficult to see in cold locations or 70 at low temperatures This is normal and does not indicate a fault E Playin
19. FRANCAIS for sereen a E Use lt 4 or gt to change the setting volume is adjusted from the remote controller pa Press the MENU OK button to exit set up oe during music playback and audio recording 2 The volume can be set when the Mode switch is set playback to PT Y For DATE TIME press P 81 82 seT UP POWER SAVE Once you set the POWER SAVE function to ON the monitor is temporarily switched off to reduce power consumption if the camera is not used for about 30 seconds Use this function to get the maximum possible running time from the batteries However note that even when enabled the POWER SAVE function does not operate in the following conditions When you use the viewfinder to take pictures with the LCD monitor switched off or to take pictures in SOUND SYNC mode or Playback mode when you are recording or playing back audio recordings or when you are setting the file size or monitor brightness during set up or when the camera is connected via the USB interface Y Once you set the POWER SAVE function to ON the charging time for the flash increases slightly because the flash charging power is reduced gt M A DIGITAL ZOOM BACK CLL o 56 0 o NU JOK Lo D gt 0000 When the Power Save function is operating press A C81 Y lt 4 gt to return the camera to the
20. OK message is displayed ERASE OK BACK Press lt or B to display the image to be erased D If the CLPROTECTED FRAME message appears you cannot delete the file Use the other camera on which the file was protected to unprotect the file 2 CIDPOFD is displayed for frames with DPOF settings and they cannot be erased P 101 To continue erasing images repeat the procedure from step 3 Advanced Features ADVANCED FEATURES PHOTOGRAPHY Photography The Advanced Features Photography section introduces a range of camera functions that you can access by setting the Mode switch to ma or amp AS E Photography mode specifications Mode switch Photography mode Accessible menu settings ractory FREN CA AUTO mP 23 36 Flash P 38 AUTO This is the easiest mode Self timer P 41 OFF for taking pictures and can be used in a wide range of Ci Sound sync gt P 43 conditions amp Voice captioning P 44 OFF Still image Flash P 38 AUTO OM MANUAL P 36 EV Exposure Compensation 0 This mode allows you to P 46 set the EV and White balance settings we White balance Selecting the AUTO Light Source P 47 EOPTION See P 78 for more information on each of the settings Movie P 48 This mode allows you to shoot up to 20 seconds of movie
21. OPTIONAL AC POWER ADAPTER AC power adapier optional Always use a FUJIFILM AC Power Adapter AC 3V P 91 Use the AC power adapter in situations when a loss of power will cause problems such as during file downloading via the USB connection Using the AC power adapter also allows you to take pictures and play back images without worrying about depleting the batteries Y See P 96 for notes on using the AC power adapter D Only connect or disconnect the AC power adapter when the camera is switched off Connecting or disconnecting the AC power adapter while the camera is switched on temporarily interrupts the power supply to the camera so that images or movies being shot at the time are not recorded Failing to switch the camera off first can also result in damage to the SmartMedia or malfunctions during PC connection Ww DC IN 3V socket Check that the camera is switched off Plug the AC power adapter connector into the DC IN 3V socket and then plug the AC power adapter into the power outlet The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible 2 The shape of the plug and socket outlet depends on the country of use Connecting the AC power adapter does not allow you to charge the Ni MH batteries You must use the charger provided P 12 or the optional charger P 91 to charge Ni MH batteries LEIH Photography STILLIMAGE MODE
22. SmartMedia is write protected e The SmartMedia is not formatted e The SmartMedia contact area is soiled e The SmartMedia is damaged e The Auto Power Off function has switched the camera off e The batteries are exhausted e Load a SmartMedia e Insert a new SmartMedia or erase some unwanted frames e Remove the write protection e Format the SmartMedia e Wipe the SmartMedia contact area with a clean dry cloth e Load a new SmartMedia e Switch the camera on e Load fully charged batteries The image is blurred e The lens is dirty e You photographed a distant subject with the macro selector switch set to W e You took a close up shot with the macro selector switch set to a e Clean the lens e Cancel Macro mode e Set the camera to Macro mode There is speckling on the image e The shot was taken with a slow shutter speed long exposure in a high temperature environment e This is a characteristic of CCDs and does not indicate a camera fault can t format the SmartMedia e The SmartMedia is write protected e Remove the write protection Peel off the write protect sticker 103 104 Troubleshooting P If you think the camera is faulty check the following once more A a a a aaa a Problem Cause Remedy The ERASE ALL function does not erase all the frames Frame erase does not erase the frame e DPOF settings
23. The number of available shots are shown for formatted SmartMedia sTiLt MAGE MODE FRAMING GUIDELINE FUNCTION LCD monitor ON Framing Guideline displayed You can select the Framing Guide function in a still image mode The mode shown on the LCD monitor switches each time you press the DISP button Press the DISP button to display the framing guideline P The framing guideline is not recorded on the image The lines in the scene frame roughly divide the recorded pixels into three parts horizontally and vertically When the image is printed the resulting print may be shifted slightly from the scene frame Scene Use this frame when you want to position your main subject in the center of the frame or when you want to align your shot with the horizon This feature provides a clear guide to the subject size and the overall balance of the shot so that you get exactly the shot you want 27 STILL IMAGE MODE W MACRO CLOSE UP PHOTOGRAPHY Selecting Macro mode allows you to take close up shots If the flash is set to AUTO or Red eye Reduction mode it is automatically set to Suppressed Flash mode e Effective Photography Range Approx 8 cm to 15 cm 3 1 in to 5 9 in Y Using the camera width approx 8 5 cm or 3 3 in as a guide ensure that the distance to the subject is between 8 cm 3 1 in and 15 cm
24. a e Resumes playback if used when playback is paused Hold down Hold this button down for at least 1 second to stop playback Stop SP Pressing I lt lt or e1 when playback is stopped skips forward or back to the next or previous file Hold CONT Holdi f these buttons down f imately 1 d Addo DOr olding one of these buttons down for approximately 1 second or more during playback or while playback is paused advances or rewinds through the audio file 77 7 Settings The Settings chapter looks at functions available from OPTION in the ms Still SETTINGS USING THE OPTION MENU Image amp A Audio Movie and P gt Playback E List of settings Still Image amp A Audio Movie gt Playback mode mode mode OAAUTO MMANUAL QUALITY _ P 79 SET UP SET UP SET UP VOLUME P 80 LCD BRIGHTNESS LCD BRIGHTNESS LCD BRIGHTNESS P 80 P 80 P 80 BACK ooo MENU OK CCo D gt D lt D DD DIGITAL ZOOM D oo0oo0o0 DISP Q Photography 4 QUALITY A MANUAL A AUTO o Oe Press the MENU OK button to display the menu screen Use lt 4 or gt to select SIOPTION and A 41 or Y 41 to select the desired setting Press the MENU OK button to move to the selec
25. adversely affected by water and sand When you are at the beach or close to water ensure that the camera is not exposed to water or sand Take care also not to place the camera on a wet surface Water or sand inside the camera can cause faults that may be irreparable E Notes on Condensation If the camera is carried suddenly from a cold location into a warm place water droplets condensation may form on the inside of the camera or on the lens When this occurs switch the camera off and wait an hour before using the camera Condensation may also form on the SmartMedia card In this event remove the SmartMedia and wait a short time before using it again E When the Camera is Unused for Long Periods If you do not intend to use the camera for a long period of time remove the batteries and the SmartMedia card before storing the camera E Cleaning Your Camera Use a blower brush to remove dust from the lens LCD monitor screen or viewfinder as these surfaces and then wipe lightly with a soft dry cloth If any soiling remains apply a small amount of lens cleaning liquid to a piece of FUJIFILM lens cleaning paper and wipe gently Do not scratch hard objects against the lens LCD monitor screen or viewfinder as these surfaces are easily damaged Clean the body of the camera with a soft dry cloth Do not use volatile substances such as thinners benzine or insecticide as these may react with camera body and cause deformation o
26. are specified for some frames e Some frames may be protected e Cancel the DPOF settings and try again P 66 e Unprotect frames using the camera on which the protection was first applied Nothing happens when use the camera switches e Camera malfunction e The batteries are exhausted e Briefly remove the batteries or disconnect the AC power adapter Then reload the batteries or reconnect the AC power adapter and try again e Load fully charged batteries The camera does not emit any sound e The camera volume is set too low e The microphone was blocked during shooting recording e Adjust the volume e Take care not to block the microphone during shooting recording When the camera is connected to a personal computer PC the shot image appears on the camera s LCD monitor e The special USB cable is not connected correctly to the PC or camera e The PC is not switched on e Set up the camera and USB cable correctly e Switch the PC on The camera no longer works correctly e The camera has suffered an unforeseen problem e Remove the batteries briefly and then reload the batteries and try again Specifications Model Digital camera FinePix30i Number of effective pixels Approx 2 0 million pixels CCD sensor 1 2 7 inch square pixel CCD with RGB color filter Number of total pixels 2 11 million pixels Number of recorded pixels 1600 x 1200 pixels
27. at a time GAS Audio Movie Audio Recording P 51 This mode allows you to record sound 35 sru mace MODE SELECTING GA AUTO OR M MANUAL 1 VD Ha _2jo BACK CC gt gt j MENU OK CCL o D gt a Os pose lt gt ee Set the Mode switch to ma Press the MENU Ok button to display the menu on the LCD monitor OA AUTO This is the easiest mode for taking pictures and can be used in a wide range of conditions OM MANUAL This mode allows you to set the EV and White balance settings g 2 eS BACK 2 SS _ lt gt M MENU OK lt lt o gt Disp lt gt DIGITAL A ZOOM o00 0 QUALITY MANUAL e AUTO 9 oeg Use A 1 Y F lt 4 and gt to select AUTO or MANUAL from the E OPTION menu Press the MENU Ok button to confirm the selection 2 See P 78 82 for more information on the SET UP FILE SIZE LCD BRIGHTNESS settings pHoToGRaPHY MENU PHOTOGRAPHY MENU OPERATION Ii zeeesSy lt gt MENU OK lt lt o gt LEE DISP Q D DIGITAL ZOOM O 0O 0 0 D oo0o0o0 Press the MENU OK button to display the menu Use lt and gt to select the menu item and A 41 and Y 4 to change the sett
28. blinks green and orange while the camera is communicating with your PC e PC CAM appears on the screen e The camera does not automatically switch off when a USB connection is being used Y Do not disconnect the USB cable when the camera is communicating with the PC See P 88 for information on the disconnection procedure PC Operation e FinePixViewer automatically starts up and the PictureHello window opens Windows only kiaro asa mm amp ii w Ja i Screen for Windows 98SE e You can use software such as Videolmpression to view live images If the above operations do not occur you do not have the required software programs or drivers installed on your PC Refer to the Software Quick Start Guide booklet and complete the 8 required PC setup procedures Then reconnect _ the camera to your PC 87 DISCONNECTING FROM THE PC Important always use this procedure 1 DIGITAL 4 ZOOM Back gt 0000 MENU OK CC 9 D gt O00 0 rm lt p 89 Quit all applications FinePixViewer Videolmpression etc that are using the camera Check that the viewfinder lamp is glowing green that the camera is not communicating with the computer Fora DSC connection proceed to step 2 For aPC CAMERA connection proceed to step 3 XY Y Even after the Copying message is no longer displayed on your PC communication
29. camera for a long period and will no longer be usable even if recharged Ni MH batteries self discharge even when they are not being used Always charge Ni MH and Ni Cd batteries before using them If the time for which a battery provides power shortens markedly when it has been correctly charged this indicates that the battery has reached the end of its effective life and should be replaced Soil fingerprints etc on the terminals of Ni MH batteries can greatly reduce the number of available shots When this occurs clean the terminals carefully with a soft dry cloth Then use up the remaining charge in the batteries and recharge them Newly purchased batteries or batteries that have been left unused for an extended period may not be fully charged This is indicated by the immediate display of the battery low warning and a low available shots time for battery operation This is a normal characteristic of the batteries and does not indicate a fault Repeatedly charging and using the batteries 3 or 4 times will enable you to fully recharge the batteries and increase the time for which the camera will operate using batteries if you repeatedly charge a Ni MH batteries before it is fully discharged it will suffer from the memory effect causing the battery low warning to appear while there is still ample charge remaining in the battery To restore the batteries to their normal condition use up all the charge in the bat
30. country Consult your travel agent for details Specifications of the Enclosed Battery Charger BC NHS Rated input 100 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Input capacity 0 04 A 0 07 A 96 Rated output 1 2 V DC 400 mA x 2 Applicable FUJIFILM HR 3UF batteries Ni MH 1500 mAh 1600 mAh or 1700 mAh Charging HR 3UF 1500 mAh Approx 3 8 hours time HR 3UF 1600 mAh Approx 4 5 hours HR 3UF 1700 mAh Approx 5 hours Dimensions 68 mm x 90 mm x 26 5 mm 2 7 in x 3 55 in x 1 05 in W x H x D Mass Weight Approx 85 g 3 0 oz excluding batteries Operating 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F temperatures Notes on Using the AC Power Adapter Always use the AC 3V AC Power Adapter sold separately with the FinePix30i The use of an AC power adapter other than the AC 3V could result in damage to your camera Ensure that you do not touch the contact areas on the AC power adapter against any other metal object as this could cause a short circuit Do not plug in the AC power adapter while you are operating the camera using batteries Switch the camera off first Do not load the batteries while you are operating the camera using the AC power adapter Switch the camera off first if you disconnect the AC power adapter when there are no batteries in the camera the date and time settings will be lost and must be reset Notes on the SmartMedia mSmartMedia The SmartMedia card supplied with your FinePix30i ca
31. in an emergency Note the following when using alkaline batteries e The battery terminals should be wiped clean with a clean dry cloth e Always switch the LCD monitor off P 27 before using alkaline batteries Alkaline batteries cannot be used in Macro mode Movie mode or Digital zoom mode eThe available shots time for battery operation are limited The available shots time for battery operation vary depending on the battery brand and the ambient temperature At temperatures of 5 C 40 F and below it may not be possible to take pictures or play back music e Because you are using the FinePix30i with the LCD monitor switched off the power cuts out without a remaining battery low warning being displayed 14 Slide the battery cover out and lift it open Insert the batteries correctly as indicated by the polarity icons Close the battery cover Y Do not apply excessive force to the battery cover 2 Take care not to drop the batteries when you open or close the battery cover 2 See P 94 96 for notes on the batteries LOADING THE SmartMedia SmartMedia sold separately E Only use 3 3V SmartMedia MG 4S 4MB MG 16SW 16MB ID MG 8S 8MB MG 32SW 32MB ID MG 16S 16MB MG 64SW 64MB ID MG 32S 32MB MG 128SW 128MB ID MG 64S 64MB 2 Image files cannot be recorded or erased if a write protect sticker is affixed to the SmartMedia D Operation of this camera is
32. mode P 30 OAS Audio Movie mode P 51 48 Viewfinder P 24 Viewfinder lamp P 25 i 7 v BACK button A 9 m button a button aa mount P 11 Sy Battery compartment P 14 i eee slot P 15 P 14 15 16 Nomenclature Example of LCD Monitor Text Display Still image EV wt Macro 2 White balance Flash Ah Number of remaining shots Photography mode OMS amp 9999 1M N File size Image quality co m y ta Battery low warning W Camera shake warning Date Example of LCD Monitor Text Display Playback Zoom bar Voice captioning POF Playback mode EEES Playback frame number a C Battery low warning Date ____ 10 seen PREFACE Selecting the Language Attaching the Shoulder Strap Dan e SEMUR You can use the SET UP screen on this Pass the loop of this cord on the end of the camera to select ENGLISH or FRANCAIS as strap through the strap mount the LANGUAGE used for screen display Then pass the other end of the strap through P 81 The screens in this manual are shown the loop of the thin cord and pull the strap in ENGLISH tight 11 12 CHARGING AND LOADING THE BATTERIES Batteries that Can Be Charged AA size Ni MH batteries Fujifilm HR 3UF 2 supplied with the camera or sold separately Y Attempting to char
33. on in different ways depending on how you want to use it Do This To take pictures To switch between Open the lens cover and then slide the Power switch to POWER mi taking pictures and POWER my playing back images If the Auto Power Off function shuts the Susic camera down while you are taking gt pictures while the lens cover is open use the Power switch to turn the camera back on To play back images or Switch the camera on without opening the sound without taking lens cover pictures POWER my e To use the camera for If you switch the camera on with the audio recording P 51 Susie Mode switch P 9 set to i the CILENSCOVER D warning is displayed When this occurs set the Mode switch to PI or 8A To use the camera as a music player P 69 Slide the Power switch to music without opening the lens cover The camera does not switch on unless you connect the remote controller P 69 and play back some music DATE TIME NOT SET Co k AJ BACK INKJ When you switch the camera on the viewfinder lamp lights green If the date has been cleared a confirmation message appears k The DATE TIME setting screen appears P 21 BACK The camera remains in Still image Audio Movie or playback mode D if you do not set the date and time this confirmation screen will appear each t
34. only guaranteed when it is used with FUJIFILM SmartMedia 2 Some 3 3V SmartMedia are labelled as 3V or ID cards D See P 97 98 for notes on the SmartMedia A SmartMedia with ID is needed to use the music function Check that the camera is switched off Then hold the camera so that the battery cover faces upwards and slide the cover out to open it Push the SmartMedia firmly into the SmartMedia slot as far as it will go Close the battery cover Dit you open the battery cover while the camera is switched on the camera automatically switches off to protect the data on the SmartMedia Y The SmartMedia will not slide fully into the slot if it is inserted facing the wrong way Be careful not to apply undue force to the SmartMedia 15 REMOVING THE SmartMedia 5 POWER mm NSusic ae U U U Check that the indicator in the viewfinder lamp is green P 25 Then switch the camera off Always ensure that the battery cover is facing upwards when you open it D See P 17 for information on switching the camera on and off Never open the battery cover while the camera is still switched on as this could corrupt the image files on the SmartMedia or damage the 16 SmartMedia itself OPENING CLOSING THE LENS COVER SWITCHING ON AND OFF gt o POWER my N MUSIC POWER ma O POWER my O qi
35. plug The BK NH includes the quick battery charger BCH NH and 2 Ni MH batteries The BCH NH can charge 2 Ni MH batteries in approximately 120 minutes Up to 4 Ni MH batteries can be charged simultaneously SC FX30 Soft Case This is a special case made of polyurethane that protects the camera against soiling dust and minor impacts when it is being carried 91 Accessories Guide FD A2 Floppy Disk Adapter FlashPath Cannot be used to store music files This adapter is the same size and shape as a 3 5 inch floppy disk You can copy the images on a SmartMedia to your PC simply by loading the SmartMedia into the floppy disk adapter and then inserting the adapter into your floppy disk drive Compatible OS Windows 95 98 98SE Me NT4 0 Mac OS 7 6 1 to 9 1 Compatible SmartMedia 5V 3 3V 2MB to 128MB FD A2 SM R2 Image Memory Card Reader Cannot be used to store music files The SM R2 provides a quick and easy way to transfer images back and forth between your PC and an image memory card SmartMedia The SM R2 uses the USB interface for high speed file transfer e Compatible with Windows 98 98SE Windows Me Windows 2000 Professional or iMac and models that support USB as standard e DM R1 Image Memory Card Reader Cannot be used to store music files This device provides a simple way to transfer image data in either direction between your PC and an image memory card SmartMedia
36. the other functions that can be used from the remote controller E Schematic diagram Created Creates MP3 files and downloads them to the camera RealJukebox2 Plus Windows MacMP3 for FinePix AudioDownloadingSoftware Macintosh CDDB A database for CDs on the internet Use this as a source of song titles artist names etc Music file MP3 files The MP3 file is encoded and downloaded to your camera If you copy the music on the SmartMedia to another SmartMedia or computer you cannot play them back SmartMedia with USB connection J Mass Storage Driver gt Notes on playing music e Do not use while moving Never attempt to use the headphones or remote controller or look at the LCD display while you are driving a car or other vehicle as this could cause a traffic accident If you are using the FinePix30i as a music player while walking pay close attention to traffic around you and to the pavement surface e Do not listen to loud music for long periods and do not turn the volume up high when you first start listening Long and continued exposure to loud noises can impair your hearing Note also that sudden loud noises can damage your ears Consequently you should take care to increase the volume gradually CONNECTING THE REMOTE CONTROLLER SELECTING MUSIC MODE IREMOTE socket E DI POWER ma
37. 01 Set the Mode switch to DPA Use lt 4 or P to select the movie file Y Movies cannot be played back using multi frame playback Use the DISP button to revert to normal playback Movies are displayed somewhat smaller than 54 still images Press Y H4 to play the movie The LCD monitor shows the playback time and a playback progress bar Y if the subject of the movie is very bright white streaks may appear on the image during playback This is normal and is not a fault E Playing back movies Control Description Playback The movie automatically stops when playback ends Pauses the movie during playback ae Press this button again to resume playback Stops playback Sto Press lt or gt while movie playback is stopped to go back p i to the previous file or advance to the next file respectively e e A LEE gt Press these during playback to skip forwards or backwards Fast forward Rewind Ss through the movie Rewind Fast forward gt e Each time you press lt 4 or when the movie is paused Skip playback i gt the movie advances or goes back one frame When paused e Hold down the button to move through the frames quickly 3 Refer to the Software Quick Start Guide provided for information on playing back movies on your PC Compatible movie files The FinePix30i can play back movie files shot on a
38. 1 5 EV in 0 3 EV increments See P 108 for information on EV 2 The Brightness setting is disabled in the following situations e When the flash is used in Auto or Red Eye Reduction mode e When dark scenes are shot in Forced Flash mode Subjects for Which Exposure Adjustment is Particularly Effective Guide to using positive compensation Copying of printed text black characters on white paper 1 5 EV Backlit portraits 0 6 EV to 1 5 EV Very bright scenes such as snowfields and highly reflective subjects 0 9 EV Shots made up predominantly of sky 0 9 EV Guide to using negative compensation Spotlit subjects particularly against dark backgrounds 0 6 EV Copying of printed text white characters on black paper 0 6 EV Scenes with low reflectivity such as shots of pine trees or dark foliage 0 6 EV PHOTOGRAPHY MENU WB WHITE BALANCE SELECTING THE LIGHT SOURCE WHITE BALANCE Py ml me AUTO ets This mode can be selected in the MQM still image mode In Auto mode the correct white balance may not be obtained for subjects such as close ups of people s faces and shots taken under a special light source Change the white balance setting when you want to take a picture with the correct balance See P 109 for more information on the white balance AUTO Automatic adjustment Shooting to show the ambience of the light source 3 Shoo
39. 2 5 mm x 29 5 mm 3 3 in x 2 9 in x 1 2 in not including accessories and attachments Camera mass weight Approx 150 g 5 3 oz not including accessories batteries or SmartMedia Mass weight for photography Approx 205 g 7 2 oz including batteries and SmartMedia Accessories See P 7 Optional Accessories See P 91 92 These specifications are subject to change without notice FUJIFILM shall not be held liable for damages resulting from errors in this Owner s Manual The LCD monitor on your digital camera is manufactured using advanced high precision technology Even so small bright points and anomalous colors particularly around text may appear on the monitor These are normal display characteristics and do not indicate a fault with the monitor This phenomenon will not appear on the recorded image 3 The operation error may be caused in a digital camera by the strong radio interference i e electric fields static electricity line noise etc k FinePix30i cameras sold in Japan are equipped with a function that allows you to connect the camera to a mobile phone to send images This function is not available on models sold outside Japan 107 108 Explanation of Terms DPOF Digital Print Order Format 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 print
40. FinePix30i and movie files up to 20 seconds long that were shot on a FUJIFILM digital camera and stored on a 3 3V SmartMedia If you attempt to play back a movie that is longer than 20 seconds the C1 READ ERROR D message appears and playback fails 55 PLAYING BACK VOICE CAPTIONS E Playing back voice captions Control Description DIGITAL M4 ZOOM 0 90 0 0 DIGITAL 444 Zoom Playback BACK lt a gt o o The voice caption automatically stops when playback ends Pauses the voice caption during playback Pause Resume Press this button again to resume playback Stops playback Press lt 4 or B while voice caption playback is stopped to go back to the previous file or advance to the next file respectively lt S Press these during playback to skip forwards or backwards Fast forward Rewind ic gt s TDM through the voice caption Press Y HH to play the voice caption Rewind Fast forward These buttons do not function while playback is paused The LCD monitor shows the playback time and a playback progress bar Stop Jj 12 7 LAY 25 729 OF Set the Mode switch to PA Use 4 or gt to select an image file that has a voice caption 3k Refer to the Software Quick Start Guide provided for information on playing back voice captions on your PC 2 You cannot play back voice capt
41. If the camera is to be used in hospitals or aircrafts please note that this camera may cause interference to other equipment in the hospital or aircraft For details please check with the applicable regulations E Handling Your Digital Camera This camera contains precision electronic components To ensure that images are recorded correctly do not subject the camera to impact or shock while an image is being recorded E Trademark Information iMac and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc Windows is a registered trademark of the Microsoft Corporation of the U S registered in the U S A and other countries Windows is an abbreviated term referring to the Microsoft Windows Operating System SmartMedia is a trademark of Toshiba Corporation Other company or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective companies Camera Features and Accessories Camera Features Superb high quality images from the 2 0 million effective pixels 1 2 7 inch square pixel CCD with RGB color filter Number of total pixels 2 11 million Number of recorded pixels up to 1600 x 1200 pixels Music player functions Seamless digital 2 5x zoom photography and up to 5x zoom playback function Compact and lightweight body 1 8 inch 72 000 pixels color LCD monitor D TFD Quick and responsive operation Wide angle field of view with Macro function Automatic built in flash with h
42. LM dealer IF The SmartMedia is fully recorded Erase some images or use a SmartMedia that isea has ample free space O EROTECTED Lamr The SmartMedia is write protected Use a SmartMedia that is not write protected CARD het ik 99 100 Warning Displays Warning Displayed LCD Monitor Controller Explanation Remedy Warning Displayed TREAD ERROR ERROR An attempt was made to playback a frame not recorded on this camera e The SmartMedia contact area is soiled Camera fault e You attempted to play a movie with a recording time longer than 20 seconds e You attempted to play back a voice file recorded on a FinePix50i e Images cannot be played back e Wipe the contact surface on the SmartMedia thoroughly with a soft dry cloth In some cases you may have to format the SmartMedia e Contact your FUJIFILM dealer You cannot play back movies that are more than 20 seconds long e Images cannot be played back TFILE NO FULL IFILL The frame number has reached 999 9999 Take the shot using a formatted SmartMedia TWRITE ERROR ERROR e The data could not be recorded due to a SmartMedia error or a connection error between the SmartMedia and camera e The photographed image cannot be recorded as it is too large to fit in the available space on the SmartMedia Re insert the SmartMedia or switch the camera off and then on again
43. OTE remote controller socket Special remote controller jack gt USB socket USB 1 for image data output with a personal computer DC IN 3V Power input socket Socket for specified AC power adapter lt Remote controller gt Headphone socket Stereo mini jack 3 5 mm dia E Audio Output Headphone Speaker MP3 Yes No Movie Audio No Yes Voice captioning No Yes Audio recording Yes Yes Beep No Yes No audio output when the remote controller connection is used Power Supply and Others Power supply Use one of the following e 2AA size Ni MH nickel metal hydride batteries included e AC 3V Power Adapter sold separately E Available shots time using the battery using the batteries provided when fully charged Audio Recording Recording Playback LCD monitor ON Approx 120 Approx 80 min Approx 80 min LCD monitor OFF Approx 300 Approx 240 min The number of shots shown here is an approximate guide to the number of consecutive shots that can be taken based on 50 flash No of Shots Battery Type usage at normal temperatures However the actual number o available shots will vary depending on the ambient temperature when the camera is used and the amount of charge in the batteries Conditions for use Temperature 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F 80 humidity or less no condensation Camera dimensions W H D 84 7 mm x 7
44. TAKING PICTURES A AUTO MODE Set the Mode switch to ia Open the lens cover P 17 Switch the camera on P 17 To use the viewfinder excluding Macro mode press the DISP button to switch the LCD monitor off P 27 Focal range Approx 60 cm 2 0 ft to infinity Y if a CICARDERROR CT WRITE ERROR CT READ ERROR D or C CARD NOT INITIALIZED message appears see P 99 100 Loop the shoulder strap over your shoulder brace your arms against your sides and hold the camera in both hands For close up shots use the Macro setting P 28 To minimize power consumption use the viewfinder switch the LCD monitor off to take pictures D The image will be blurred if the camera moves when taking the picture camera shake When shooting in low light conditions use the flash P 38 or a tripod to prevent blurred images due to camera shake STILL IMAGE MODE TAKING PICTURES A AUTO MODE Be careful to ensure that the lens flash and flash control sensor are not obscured by your hands or the camera strap Y If the lens flash or flash control sensor is obscured by your fingers or the camera strap you may not be able to obtain the correct brightness exposure for your shot 2 Check that the lens is clean If it is dirty clean the lens as described on P 93 Use the LCD monitor or viewf
45. To zoom out press Y Wide You cannot use the digital zoom for recorded pixels of EMI 2 See P 79 for information on changing the file size setting A zoom bar appears on the LCD monitor e Digital zoom focal distance 35 mm camera equivalent OM Equivalent to approx 38 mm 49 mm approx 1 3x WGA Equivalent to approx 38 mm 95 mm approx 2 5x 29 pLaveack mone gt VIEWING YOUR IMAGES PLAYBACK w DDM pi DIGITAL 444 ZOOM D gt 0000 kacek cE oM al ESI Set the Mode switch to PA You can use gt and 4 to move forward and backward respectively through your images 1 1 OO 00 09 Frame number 127235 7200 Normal playback 4 No text displayed 4 Multi frame playback If you have specified DPOF settings P 64 the B icon is displayed The LCD monitor display changes each time you press the DISP button D When you set the Mode switch to P the last image shot is displayed 2 See P 78 and 80 for more information on adjusting the brightness of the LCD monitor Images That Can be Viewed on the FinePix30i You can use this camera to view excluding some uncompressed data images recorded on a FinePix30i or images recorded onto a 3 3V SmartMedia using a FUJIFILM FinePix series MX series or DX series digital camera 30 pLayBack MODE PLAYBACK ZOOM
46. Use a new SmartMedia Explanation Remed LCD Monitor emor p y There is a strong likelihood of Use flash photography However a tripod yr camera shake because the shutter should be used for some scenes and modes speed is slow A protected frame was erased Protected files cannot be erased Unprotect the frame using the camera on which the protection was first applied ae DPOF settings are specified for an To erase the image specify RESET as the image you tried to erase DPOF setting P 66 Prints were specified for more than The maximum number of frames for which l ER OR 1000 frames in the DPOF frame prints can be specified on the same settings SmartMedia is 999 LENS COVER The lens cover is closed e The lens cover is faulty Open and close the lens cover again Switch the camera off and on again There is no music file Music playback is not possible Download some music file TSERROR lERROR The voice caption file is faulty Camera fault e The voice caption cannot be played back e Contact your FUJIFILM dealer This music file was downloaded to a different SmartMedia Insert a new SmartMedia into the camera and download the music file again 101 102 Troubleshooting gt If you think the camera is faulty check the following once more Problem Cause Remedy Problem Cause Remedy
47. a DIGITAEH44 ZOOM pack lt gt Od You can use A 1 and Y M4 to zoom in and out A zoom bar is displayed on the LCD monitor Digital zoom focal distance 35 mm camera equivalent Approx 38 mm to 95 mm Max zoom scale 2 5x When you press the shutter button the camera starts shooting 3 D When you press the shutter button there is a very brief delay before the camera starts shooting D You do not need to hold down the shutter button The white balance is fixed during shooting but the exposure varies automatically to suit the scene being shot The white balance is set automatically when you press the shutter button 49 50 AUDIO MOVIE MODE SS MOVIE 5 During shooting REC appears on the LCD monitor with a counter showing the remaining time displayed in the top right corner Y Once the remaining time runs out movie recording automatically stops and the movie is stored on the SmartMedia SHOIRSINIGH EE X If you press the shutter button during shooting shooting ends and the movie is stored on the SmartMedia Z The time required to record a 20 second movie roughly 3 MB is approximately 3 seconds Dif you end shooting immediately after you start shooting only 3 seconds of movie is shot aupiomovie move AUDIO RECORDING
48. a camera malfunction If this occurs switch the camera off and then on again Affix the label onto the designated area of the card Do not use third party labels as this can lead to problems when the card is inserted or removed When you attach the label take care that it does not cover any of the write protect area Notes on Using SmartMedia with a PC If you intend to take photos using a SmartMedia that has been used on a PC format the SmartMedia on your camera When you format a SmartMedia in the camera and then shoot and record images a directory folder is automatically created Image data is then recorded in this directory Do not change or delete the directory folder names or file names on the SmartMedia from your PC as this will make it impossible to use the SmartMedia in your camera Always use the camera to erase image data on a SmartMedia To edit image data copy the image data to the PC s hard disk and then edit the copied data Be sure to use your PC s disk eject function right click the removable disk icon in the My Computer window and then click Eject when you eject a SmartMedia from the PC card reader or PC card adapter When you are using a USB connection you should also select and left click the eject button for USB disc mass storage in the taskbar If you do not use the correct eject procedure the SmartMedia may be damaged due to write behind cashing Specific
49. able and DC supply cord For customers in Canada CAUTION This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Please read the Safety Notes P 110 and make sure you understand them before using the camera Contents Warning APEN IAP ANA A INN PAEA EEAO tenet essed 2 Preface Bececnnsscesteecebececdusnccaees i Camera Features and Accessories Nomenclature 1 Getting Ready PREFACE cvvvessessseeeeeeceeteeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeenees 11 Selecting the Language 11 Attaching the Shoulder Strap 11 CHARGING AND LOADING THE BATTERIES 12 LOADING THE BATTERIES oeeeerereee 14 LOADING THE SmartMedia Sg REMOVING THE SmartMedia 16 OPENING CLOSING THE LENS COVER 5 SWITCHING ON AND OFF seere 17 SETTING THE DATE AND TIME ceee 20 USING THE OPTIONAL AC POWER ADAPTER 22 2 Basic Photography STILL IMAGE MODE TAKING PICTURES A AUTO MODE e 23 Number of Available Shots 26 FRAMING GUIDELINE FUNCTION 27 MACRO CLOSE UP PHOTOGRAPHY 28 DIGITAL ZOOM dscdsebeseneectcensttcaesesscubeesesdsunescsebrsanehncces 29 PLAYBACK MODE VIEWING YOUR IMAGES PLAYBACK 30 PLAYBACK ZOOM Seeeedeecedesinacskesneaaccescenane one 31 MULTI FRAME PLAYBACK 32 4 ERASING SINGLE FRAME Pee errr NEREA 33 3 Advanced Features Photography ADVANCED FEATURES PHOTOGRAPHY 35 E Photograp
50. ad music files PC CAM camera Mode This function allows you to conduct videoconferencing sessions between PCs connected to the Internet This function can also be used to record video on a PC P 86 YVideoconferencing PictureHello is not supported on Macintosh computers D The PC Camera function cannot be used on Mac OS X including the Classic environment Use a Mac OS version between 8 6 and 9 2 83 84 CONNECTING AT DSC MODE KD 5 Load a SmartMedia containing photographed images into your camera Slide the Power switch to the right to switch the camera on Set the USB MODE setting in the SET UP menu to DSC P 78 81 Slide the Power switch to the right again to switch the camera off Y You should use the AC power adapter when the camera is connected to your PC P 22 91 Loss of power during data transmission can prevent successful data downloading socket Switch your PC on Use the special USB cable to connect the camera to your PC Switch the camera on If you are using a Windows PC the driver settings are specified automatically when installation is completed No further action is required If your PC fails to recognize the camera refer to the Software Quick Start Guide Always use the prescribed procedure when disconnecting or switching off the camera P 88 Y On Windows XP and Mac OS X you must s
51. aring 113 114 EC Declaration of Conformity We Name Fuji Photo Film Europe G m b H Address Heesenstrasse 31 40549 Dusseldorf Germany declare that the product Product Name FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA FinePix30i Manufacturer s Name Fuji Photo Film Co Ltd Manufacturer s Address 26 30 Nishiazabu 2 chome Minato ku Tokyo 106 8620 Japan is in conformity with the following Standards Safety EN60950 EMC EN55022 1998 Classe B EN55024 1998 EN61000 3 2 1995 A1 1998 A2 1998 following the provision of the EMC Directive 89 336 EEC 92 31 EEC and 93 68 EEC and Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC CE Menage Dusseldorf Germany November 1 2001 Place Date Signature Managing Director Bij dit produkt zijn batterijen geleverd Wanneer deze leeg zijn moet u ze niet weggooien maar inleveren als KCA w FUJIFILM FUJI PHOTO FILM CO LTD 26 30 Nishiazabu 2 chome Minato ku Tokyo 106 8620 Japan Printed on recycled paper Printed in Japan FGS 103109 FG
52. arm the batteries ensure that they are not in direct contact with the warmer Soil such as fingerprints on the battery terminals can significantly reduce the number of available shots Carefully wipe the battery terminals clean with a soft dry cloth before loading the batteries If any liquid at all leaks from the batteries wipe the battery compartment thoroughly and then load new batteries A If any battery fluid comes into contact with your hands or clothing flush the area thoroughly with water Note that battery fluid can cause loss of eyesight if it gets in your eyes If this occurs do not rub your eyes Flush the fluid out with clean water and contact your physician for treatment H Disposing of Batteries When disposing of batteries do so in accordance with your local waste disposal regulations H Notes on using compact rechargeable batteries Ni MH batteries To charge AA size Ni MH batteries follow the correct charging procedure using the special charger provided or the optional fast charger Do not use the battery charger to charge batteries other than those specified for use with the charger Note that the batteries may feel warm immediately after being charged Ni MH batteries are not charged at shipment The camera mechanism is such that it draws a minute amount of current even when the camera is switched off Note particularly that Ni MH batteries will become over discharged if left in the
53. ast 10 minutes have passed since the AC power adapter was connected or the batteries inserted and date and time set then those settings will be maintained for roughly 12 hours even when the camera has no power supply when the AC power adapter is disconnected and the batteries are removed 3 K D BACK 2 S gt lt gt A M wenuiok Ko gt gt DIGITAL A zoom DISP CHAD gt 0 00 O DATE TIME Use lt 8 or P to select the desired item and then use A C81 and Y to correct the setting When you have finished setting the date and time press the MENU Ok button to confirm the setting Y If you hold down A 1 or Y 4 the numbers change continuously Y When the time displayed passes 12 00 00 the AM PM setting automatically switches You cannot set the seconds To set the time precisely press the MENU Ok button when the time signal reaches zero 4 eE BACK CC gt gt DIGITAL i ZOO aoo MENU OK CZ 9 D gt 0 OO q oe fe 0 SS The SET UP screen reappears Press the MENU Ok button to complete the settings Y The appearance of the date time setting screen may differ BAA 01 01 If the date was cleared and you selected O the camera switches to Still image Audio Movie or playback mode without returning to the SET UP screen 1 22 USING THE
54. ations Type Image memory card for digital cameras SmartMedia Operating voltage 3 3V Conditions for use Temperature 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Humidity 80 or less no condensation 37 mm x 45 mm x 0 76 mm 1 45 in x 1 77 in x 0 03 in W x H x D Dimensions Warning Displays gt In Music mode nothing is displayed on the LCD monitor Warning Displayed LCD Monitor Remote Controller Explanation Remedy E Lit red f__ Blinking red The batteries in the camera are fully depleted or very low on charge Replace the batteries or have new batteries ready There is no SmartMedia loaded or a Load the SmartMedia 3 3V in the correct I Af 5 V SmartMedia is loaded the wrong direction way round The SmartMedia is not formatted e Wipe the contact area on the SmartMedia with _____ The SmartMedia contact area is a soft dry cloth It may be necessary to format fa ene oe ERR soiled the SmartMedia If the error message is still displayed replace the SmartMedia Camera fault e Contact your FUJIFILM dealer The SmartMedia contact area is Wipe the contact area on the SmartMedia with _____ soiled a soft dry cloth It may be necessary to format EIR The SmartMedia is damaged the SmartMedia If the error message is still e The SmartMedia format is incorrect displayed replace the SmartMedia Camera fault e Contact your FUJIFI
55. correct brightness exposure setting for the shot The LCD monitor may go dark for a moment when you press the shutter button This is normal and does not indicate a fault PHOTOGRAPHY MENU SELF TIMER PHOTOGRAPHY The self timer lamp lights steadily for approximately 5 seconds blinks for another 5 seconds and then takes the shot To stop the self timer once it has started running 42 press the BACK button OP SELF TIMER 00000000 The LCD monitor counts down the time until the shot is taken Self timer mode is automatically cancelled after each shot Cl SOUND SYNC This is a self activated photography mode in which the camera responds automatically to loud sounds such as laughter or singing that might occur during a party SOUND 1 The shutter releases in response to the sound of laughter or singing SOUND 2 The shutter releases in response to the sound of laughter or singing that continues for longer than in SOUND 1 mode Try this mode if you find that the shutter releases too frequently in SOUND 1 mode Y You cannot select a sound sync mode when voice captioning is set to ON Y Voice captioning P 44 Power save P 82 are disabled E Available time using the battery using the batteries provided when fully charged LCD monitor on Approx 60 min LCD monitor off Approx 150 min Operation times und
56. ction of the arrow disables all the controls to prevent mistaken operation Slide the button back to its original position to re enable the controls Prevent unwanted u operation HOLD P D You may hear some static or interference when you are using the remote controller This is normal and does not indicate a fault Y Characters that cannot be displayed symbols etc appear as ___ 73 ESC TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS USING THE REMOTE CONTROLLER Connect the remote controller supplied with the camera P 69 Set the Mode switch to Ia Zooms out digitally Zooms in digitally Releases the shutter 2 When you are taking pictures at night or in Macro mode using the remote controller and a tripod is an effective way to prevent camera shake 2 The remote controller cannot be used to shoot movies or record voice captions Z When HOLD is set none of the buttons function To use the remote controller release HOLD Z When the Power Save function is operating press I lt lt or PI to return the camera to the ready to shoot status Y Due to the nature of the LCD panel on the remote controller the display may be difficult to see in cold locations or 74 at low temperatures This is normal and does not indicate a fault PLAYBACK USING THE REMOTE CONTROLLER Connect the remote controller supplied with the camera P 69 Set the Mode switch to PJ Pla
57. er FUJIFILM test conditions DITA 4 LoD o N Q Sound synchronized photography begins when you press the shutter button The self timer lamp blinks while sound synchronized photography is running The self timer lamp stops blinking and stays lit when the shot is taken To end sound synchronized photography press the BACK button I if you plan to use sound sync mode for an extended period you should switch the LCD monitor off before shooting begins Press the DISP button twice P 27 Dit you are getting red eye shots due to the photography conditions set the flash to red eye reduction mode P 39 43 PHOTOGRAPHY MENU VOICE CAPTIONING This mode can be selected in the MA still image mode You can use this function to add a voice caption comment up to 30 seconds long to an image immediately after you take the shot Recording format WAVE P 109 PCM recording format Audio file size Approx 240 KB for a 30 second voice caption Y You cannot select voice captioning when a sound sync mode is set to ON The sound recording time may be shorter than 30 seconds depending on the available space on the SmartMedia YeEven if the LCD monitor is switched off it automatically switches on when you take a picture using the Voice captioning function The LCD monitor 44 switches off again when audio recording ends
58. er the camera If water or foreign objects get inside the camera switch the camera off remove the battery and disconnect and unplug the AC power adapter Continued use of the camera can cause a fire or electric shock 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 ZN WARNING Z N WARNING Never attempt to modify or disassemble the camera Never open the casing Do not use the camera when it has been dropped or the casing is damaged This can cause a fire or electric shock 2 Do not Contact your FUJIFILM dealer aan Do not use the camera in the bathroom or shower SS This can cause a fire or electric shock i Do not use in the bathroom or shower Do not modify heat or unduly twist or pull the connection cord and do not place heavy objects on the connection cord These actions could damage the cord and cause a fire or electric shock f the cord is damaged contact your FUJIFILM dealer S Never attempt to take pictures while in motion Do not use the camera while you are walking or operating a moving car or other vehicle This can result in you falling down or being involved in a traffic accident Do not use the batteries except as specified Load the batteries with the poles positioned as indicated by the and marks S Do not touch any metal pa
59. ference received including interference that may cause undesired operation CAUTION This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Notes on the Grant To comply with Part 15 of the FCC rules this product must be used with a Fujifilm specified ferrite core USB c
60. fore being used Newly purchased batteries or batteries that have been left unused for an extended period may not be fully charged This is indicated by the immediate display of the battery low warning and a low available shots time for battery operation This is a normal characteristic of the batteries and does not indicate a fault Repeatedly charging and using the batteries 3 or 4 times will enable you to fully recharge the batteries and increase the time for which the camera will operate using batteries If you repeatedly charge a Ni MH battery before it is fully discharged it will suffer from the memory effect causing the battery low warning to appear while there is still ample charge remaining in the battery You can restore batteries to normal operation by running the batteries completely flat before charging them x Memory effect A phenomenon whereby a battery displays the characteristic of appearing to have a reduced capacity D See P 94 96 for notes on the batteries 13 LOADING THE BATTERIES Compatible batteries AA size Ni MH batteries Fujifilm HR 3UF 2 supplied with the camera or sold separately You should carry a spare set of batteries sold separately when taking pictures D Do not use different types of batteries or old and new batteries together You cannot use lithium manganese or nickel cadmium Ni Cd batteries Notes on Handling Alkaline Batteries Alkaline batteries should only be used
61. g Back Music Remote controller operation Explanation Plays back music Playback 2 gt If you stop and then restart playback playback begins from the beginning of the track that was playing when playback was stopped The lt icon appears on the remote controller e Pauses the track when used during playback Pause BP e lt gt and are displayed alternately on the remote controller Resume e Resumes playback if used when playback is paused k If playback is left paused for 2 minutes the FinePix30i automatically switches itself off Hold down Hold this button down for approximately 1 second to stop playback Stop op k When playback has been stopped for 5 seconds the FinePix30i automatically switches itself off e Skips forward or backward one track each time it is pressed e Hold either button down for approximately 1 second or more while playback is Taek advances IQ stopped to advance or rewind continuously through the recorded tracks This is only rewind or available for about 5 seconds after playback is stopped D PPI Pressing I lt lt once during playback takes you back to the beginning of the current track Press the button briefly twice in succession to go to the beginning of the previous track e Adjusts the volume each time it is pressed Volume 4 of Mm e Hold the button down for approximately 1 second or longer for continuous adjustment volume adjustment A status ba
62. ge batteries other than those specified for use with the charger such as manganese alkaline or lithium batteries can cause the batteries to burst or leak This could result in a fire or injury and consequent damage to the surroundings See P 107 for information on the number of available shots time using the batteries 1 Load the rechargeable batteries into the battery charger as indicated on the label Dif the terminals of Ni MH nickel metal hydride batteries are soiled it may not be possible to charge them To avoid possible problems clean the battery terminals and charger terminals with a clean dry cloth Clean the batteries and charger terminals with a clean dry cloth the first time the batteries are charged Then insert and remove the batteries from the charger several times prior to charging 2 Do not charge new and used batteries together if Charge lamp The shapes of the Battry charger the plug and socket outlet depend on the country Plug the charger into a power outlet to begin charging Charging ends after about 5 hours and the charging lamp goes off Unplug the battery charger from the power outlet when it is not in use 2 Fully discharged Ni MH batteries take approximately 5 hours 1700 mAh to recharge Shorter charging times can be achieved using the Ni MH Battery Charger BCH NH P 91 D Ni MH batteries are not fully charged at shipment and must be charged be
63. great for the flash to be effective When you use Suppressed Flash the Automatic White Balance function P 109 operates so that natural colors are captured along with the ambience of the available light 2 If you are shooting in Suppressed Flash mode in dark conditions use a tripod to prevent camera shake 2 See P 101 for information on the camera shake warning This is a flash mode that uses a slow shutter speed This allows you to take pictures of people at night that clearly show both your subjects and the night time backdrop The image may be overexposed when you shoot bright scenes Y Because a slow shutter speed is used a tripod should be used to prevent camera shake PHOTOGRAPHY MENU SELF TIMER PHOTOGRAPHY This mode can be selected in the MA still image mode In this mode a timer runs for roughly 10 seconds before the shutter is released Use this mode for shots such as photographs of yourself See P 43 for more information on c SOUND SYNC YThe self timer is automatically cancelled in the following situations e When you take a picture e When you switch from the QA photography mode to another mode e When the camera is switched off Locate the subject in the LCD monitor or viewfinder and frame the shot Then press the shutter button to trigger the self timer D Do not stand in front of the camera when you press the shutter button as this will result in an in
64. he selected music track q BACK lt DA MENU OK CCo D gt Dose lt gt ALL MUSIC TRACKS Erase all the music tracks Press the MENU OK button to display the menu on the LCD monitor Use lt or gt to select TERASE Press A 141 or Y 4 to select MUSIC Press the MENU OK button Y Press the BACK button to exit the menu Formatting erases all the data on the D if the media contains no music files ti ERASE SmartMedia 62 cannot be selected for MUSIC 2 y D BACK lt D lt D MENU OK CL o D gt lt D bs vorn toon DISP QAD MUSIC ALL MUSIC TRACKS MUSIC TRACK BACK Press A 1 or Y m to select MUSIC TRACK or ALL MUSIC TRACKS Press the MENU OkK button DIGITAL M ZOO BACK LD ooo MENU OK CX 9 D gt OC O O DISP Qo oO A confirmation message appears For MUSIC TRACK use lt or gt to select the track you want to erase and then press the MENU OK button To use ALL MUSIC TRACKS press the MENU OkK button To cancel the music track erase procedure press the BACK button 64 pLavBack MENU HOW TO SPECIFY PRINT OPTIONS DPOF x DPOF DPOF stands for Digital Print Order Format and refers to a format that is used for recording printing specifications for
65. hy mode specifications 35 STILL IMAGE MODE SELECTING MA AUTO OR M MANUAL eee 36 PHOTOGRAPHY MENU PHOTOGRAPHY MENU OPERATION oereeeeeeee 37 PIAS H iiien ican ai AUTO Auto Flash Mode vrvvvresseeerseeereeeseceereeeeeeeeeeenees 38 Red Eye Reduction eeren 39 Forced Flash Suppressed Flash S Slow Synchro PEAR NOA EIE A E AOE A SELF TIMER PHOTOGRAPHY iei 41 S SOUND SYNC 0e 43 amp VOICE CAPTIONING sss 44 EV EXPOSURE COMPENSATION 46 w WHITE BALANCE SELECTING THE LIGHT SOURCE 47 AUDIO MOVIE MODE A MOVIE Te TT eee eT 48 a AUDIO RECORDING SUSERNER TTT 51 4 Advanced Features Playback ADVANCED FEATURES PLAYBACK oee 53 E Playback mode menu PLAYING BACK MOVIES ccvssscesseeccetessteettteesseesteeeeees PLAYING BACK VOICE CAPTIONS bereter 56 PLAYING BACK AUDIO RECORDINGS eerren 58 PLAYBACK MENU tm ERASING SINGLE ALL FRAMES FORMATTING 60 w ERASING MUSIC TTT a e W G aa a ee 62 amp HOW TO SPECIFY PRINT OPTIONS DPOF 64 amp DPOF DATE SETTING ia B DPOF SET FRAME PLAYING MUSIC reer eerie errr Tee eee errr 68 CONNECTING THE REMOTE CONTROLLER SELECTING MUSIC MODE cones saeenterencKnaneoren a USING MUSIC Pe Te Tree ree 70 6 Remote Controller TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS USING THE REMOTE CONTROLLER 74 PLAYBACK USING THE REMOTE CONTROLLER 75 AUDIO RECORDING USING THE REMOTE CONTROLLER 76 7 Settings
66. i commercially available Digital Camera SmartMedia en Fl disk drive Floppy Disk Adapter FlashPath Floppy g PC card slot TEE PC Card Adapter USB E a ooo C2 IEEE 1394 Personal Computer Image Memory Card Reader commercially available Digital Photo Printer le USB Image Memory Card Reader 90 L E _ Accessories Guide gt The optional accessories sold separately can make taking pictures with the FinePix30i even easier For information on how to attach and use the accessories refer to the instructions provided with the accessory used SmartMedia These are SmartMedia cards sold separately Use the 9 types listed below e MG 4S 4MB 3 3V e MG 8S 8MB 3 3V e MG 16S 16MB 3 3V e MG 32S 32MB 3 3V e MG 64S 64MB 3 3V Some 3 3V SmartMedia are labelled as 3V cards e MG 16SW 16MB 3 3V ID e MG 32SW 32MB 3 3V ID e MG 64SW 64MB 3 3V ID e MG 128SW 128MB 3 3V ID SmartMedia with ID are labelled as ID cards AC Power Adapter AC 3V Use the AC power adapter when you want to take pictures or play back images for long periods or when the camera is connected to a computer The shape of the AC power adapter the plug and socket outlet depend on the country Fujifilm Rechargeable Battery 2HR 3UF The 2HR 3UF includes 2 high capacity AA size Nickel Metal Hydride batteries Fujifilm Battery Charger with Battery BK NH with Euro type or UK type
67. igh precision wide range flash control sensor Manual photography mode that allows fine tuning of the camera settings Movie shooting function 320 x 240 pixels with sound Voice captioning function for easy photography information recording Audio recording function Sound sync mode for automatic picture taking in response to loud noises such as laughter Easy high speed image file transfer via the USB connection Supports DPOF Digital Print Order Format for simple print ordering Conforms to the new standard for digital camera file system Design rule for Camera File System Accessories AA size Nickel Metal Hydride Ni MH Batteries HR 3UF 2 Shoulder Strap 1 Remote Controller 1 Headphones 1 USB Interface Set 1 CD ROM Software for FinePix MP 1 Special USB cable with Noise Suppression core 1 Software Quick Start Guide 1 Owner s Manual this manual 1 Nomenclature Refer to the pages in parentheses for information on using the camera features Power switch POWER P 17 MUSIC P 69 Speaker P 80 Shutter lt Flash P 38 Viewfinder window Self timer lamp P42 sh N i Microphone q Flash control sensor _ Macro selector f switch P 28 JUREMOTE remote controller socket P 69 i USB socket P 84 86 DC IN 3V Power input socket P 22 Lens Mode switch Still image mode P 23 Playback
68. images shot using a digital camera on media such as SmartMedia 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 the FinePix30i On the FinePix30i you can specify only one print per image in the DPOF settings Note that some printers do not support date and time imprinting or specification of the number of prints Note that the warnings shown below may be displayed while you are specifying the prints mP 101 If the C1DPOF gt message appears you cannot erase the frame Cancel the DPOF settings and then try again C DPOF FILE ERROR P 101 Up to 999 frames can be specified on the same SmartMedia PLAYBACK MENU DPOF DATE SETTING 1 Back k MENU OK CCo D gt DISP Q gt DIGITAL 44 ZOOM 0000 DIGITAL 44 ZOOM O 0O Q 0 DIGITAL 44 ZOOM 0000 EXECUTE DATE OFF lt gt m E SET This function allows you to select whether or not the date of shooting is included on the print Press the MENU OK button to display the menu on the LCD monitor Use lt 4 or gt to select amp DPOF D The DPOF menu is not displayed when a movie or voice file is selected D You may not be able to specify DPOF settings for some still shots taken on other cameras EXECUTE DATE ON
69. ime you switch the camera on Blank Li C Lit red Blinking red With the LCD monitor on you can check the remaining charge in the battery Batteries have ample charge No indicator displayed The batteries charge is low Have a new set of batteries ready The batteries are exhausted The display will shortly go blank and the camera will stop working Replace or recharge the batteries Y In Still Image mode the LCD monitor stays off when you switch the camera on See P 27 for information on switching the LCD monitor on D If the batteries charge is depleted you may not be able to switch the LCD monitor on SETTING THE DATE AND TIME I BACK lt 3 Q MENU OK CCo D gt gt lt gt DISP amp gt DIGITAL ZOOM 0000 DIGITAL A ZOOM o00 0 DIGITAL 88 Or oro O e aie A SET UP QUALITY MANUAL A AUTO 9 oeg Press the MENU OK button to display the menu screen Use lt 4 or gt to select EIOPTION and then use A 61 or Y f4 to select SET UP Press the MENU Ok button If the date was cleared and you selected O 20 proceed from step 3 P 21 The SET UP screen appears Use A 1 or Yy 41 to select DATE TIME Press gt Z See P 78 for more information on the SIOPTION menu T If at le
70. inder to locate your subject in the frame To frame your shot precisely you should take the picture using the LCD monitor Y In some conditions it may be difficult to see your subject clearly on the LCD monitor Such as in sunny weather outdoors or when you are shooting dimly lit scenes In such situations use the viewfinder to take the shot When you press the shutter button the camera emits a short beep and takes the picture The data is then recorded When you press the shutter button there is a very short delay before the picture is actually taken B The viewfinder lamp blinks orange while the flash is charging If the LCD monitor is switched on the screen may go dark for a moment This is normal and does not indicate a fault Y The flash charging time may increase when the battery charge gets lower Y Since the amount of image data recorded is not fixed and varies depending on the subject level of image detail etc the number of available shots may not decrease after the image is recorded or may decrease by 2 YSee P 99 101 for information on the warning displays Hi Viewfinder lamp display Color Status Meaning Green Lit Ready to shoot Lit Image being recorded onto the SmartMedia Orange Blinking Flash charging SmartMedia warning No SmartMedia loaded SmartMedia not formatted incorrect format write protect sticker used SmartMedia full SmartMedia error
71. ing The settings available in the menu screen differ depending on the still image mode See P 35 for details DIGITAL 8 ZOO 2 BACK lt P gt o e e d MENU OK Lo D gt 0 O O q vise Ges 9 OO F Settings icons Press the MENU OkK button to confirm the selection When you validate the settings the respective icons appear at the top of the screen 37 PHOTOGRAPHY MENU amp FLASH AUTO D ET This mode can be selected in the A OM still image modes Use the flash mode that best suits your shot 5 modes AUTO and S Effective flash range in QA AUTO mode Approx 0 6 m to 3 m 2 0 ft to 9 8 ft D When you select a flash mode you may find that the displayed image disappears and the screen goes dark because the flash is charging In this event the viewfinder lamp flashes orange D The flash charging time may increase if the charge remaining in the batteries is low D If you use the flash in very dusty environments or when it is snowing the flash may reflect off snowflakes or floating dust particles so that they appear as glowing white dots on your image AUTO Auto Flash Mode Use this mode for ordinary photography The flash fires automatically as required by the shooting conditions A You cannot use this setting in Macro close up photography o Red Eye Reduction
72. ions using multi frame playback Use the DISP button to revert to normal playback D Tak ince k Compatible voice caption files 7 a ae stata o i ihevolume The FinePix30i can play voice caption files recorded on a FinePix30i and voice caption files up to 56 The icon is displayed j P 78 80 cs 30 seconds long that were recorded on a FUJIFILM digital camera and stored on a 3 3V SmartMedia 57 PLAYING BACK AUDIO RECORDINGS DIGITAL 144 ZOOM 0 9 0 0 DIGITAL 444 Zoom Bk lt lt SS o Oo E Playing back audio recordings Control Description 4 100 0007 DPLAYBACK Set the Mode switch to PA Use lt or P to select a voice file 2 You cannot play back audio recordings using multi frame playback Use the DISP button to revert to normal playback E Available playback time using batteries using the batteries provided when fully charged LCD monitor on Approx 80 min 58 is displayed on the screen 100 0007 o Press 4 to play the audio recording The LCD monitor shows the playback time Y Take care not to block the speaker 2 If the sound is difficult to hear adjust the volume P 78 80 Playback The audio recording automatically stops when playback ends Pause Resume Pauses the audio recording during playback Press this bu
73. ix30i camera correctly read these Safety Notes and your Owner s Manual carefully beforehand After reading these Safety Notes store them in a safe place About the Icons The icons shown below are used in this document to indicate the severity of the injury or damage that can result if the information indicated by the icon is ignored and the product is used incorrectly as a result This icon indicates that death or Z WARNING serious injury can result if the information is ignored This icon indicates that personal injury or material damage can result if the information is ignored A CAUTION The icons shown below are used to indicate the nature of the information which is to be observed A Triangular icons notify the user of information requiring attention Important Circular icons with a diagonal bar notify the S user that the action indicated is prohibited Prohibited Filled circles with an exclamation mark notify Q the user of an action that must be performed Required ZN WARNING If a problem arises switch the camera off remove the battery and disconnect and unplug the AC power adapter Continued use of the camera when it is emitting smoke is emitting any unusual odor or is in any other abnormal state can cause a fire or electric shock Contact your FUJIFILM dealer Unplug from power socket Do not allow water or foreign objects to ent
74. lt gt a B z Use Y H4 to select DATE Use lt 4 or gt to specify DATE ON or DATE OFF The selected setting is then valid for all frames with DPOF settings until the camera is switched off Then specify the DPOF settings P 66 D You must specify whether or not the date is included before you specify the DPOF settings 66 PLAYBACK MENU lt gt DPOF SET FRAME 1 BACK Z9 MENU OK CCo D gt DISP Q gt DIGITAL ZOOM O O 0 0 EXECUTE DATE ON lt gt a B z You can only specify one print per frame image in the DPOF settings Press the MENU OK button to display the menu Use lt 4 or P to select DPOF wWith EXECUTE selected press the MENU OK button Y The DPOF menu is not displayed when a movie or voice file is selected 2 You cannot specify printing for more than one print per frame 100 0009 OF RESET DPOF OK BACK DIGITAL 944 YY BACK CT o oX MENU OK CC Oo D gt OC O O ose A gt 28 2 OC If you select a frame for which DPOF settings have already been specified the C RESET DPOF OK message appears Pressing the MENU OK button erases all the DPOF settings already specified You must then specify the DPOF settings again 2 Press the BACK button to leave the previous settings unchanged 2 You can check the previ
75. mera is a new image recording medium developed especially for use in digital cameras Each SmartMedia card contains a built in semiconductor memory chip NAND flash memory which is used for storing digital image data Because the data is stored electronically the stored image data can be erased from the card and new data recorded SmartMedia with IDs The SmartMedia ID is a SmartMedia that has an individually assigned identification number SmartMedia ID cards can be used with devices that use ID numbers for copyright protection or other purposes This camera accepts SmartMedia ID cards in the same way as conventional SmartMedia cards Storing Data In the situations listed below recorded data may be erased destroyed Please note that Fuji Photo Film Co Ltd accepts no responsibility whatsoever for the loss destruction of recorded data When the SmartMedia is used incorrectly by the owner or a third party When the SmartMedia is exposed to static electricity or electrical noise When the battery cover is opened or the SmartMedia removed and the camera is then switched off during data recording during data erasing SmartMedia formatting or during frame advance when images are being played back Back up important data onto another medium MO disk floppy disk hard disk etc Notes on Handling SmartMedia Take care to hold the SmartMedia straight when you load it into your camera Never remove the SmartMedia or s
76. om cannot be used with multi frame playback See O z NU OK lt 0 gt if J O ED ormal playback E Dise lt C o os C gt 9 Se eA DIGITAL ZOOM Select a frame by using lt P A 1 and y 4 to move the cursor the orange box to the desired frame Press A 1 or Y several times to switch to the previous page or the next page Press the DISP button to view the currently selected image at full size pLaveack MODE ERASING SINGLE FRAME g BACK CC 52 MENU OK CL o gt Dise lt gt FORMAT MUSIC ALL FRAMES Set the Mode switch to PA Press the MENU OK button to display the Menu screen on the LCD monitor Y See P 60 for more details of the TERASE menu FORMAT MUSIC FRAMES DIGITAL 44 ZOO BACK CC gt gt ooo MENU OK CL o D gt OC O O os gt 2 0 Select FRAME in the m ERASE menu and press the MENU Ok button 34 Press the BACK button to cancel frame erasing PLAYBACK MODE ERASING SINGLE FRAME DIGITAL 44 ZOO BACK CQ gt gt a ie fe MENU JOK CC Oo D gt 0 O O q vise Ges 2 00 DIGITAL M ZOOM A K LESS a Pe 100 0005 i ZN Press the MENU OK button to erase the displayed image When erasing is complete the next image appears and the CERASE
77. or CompactFlash Type I Microdrive compatible The IEEE 1394 interface provides high speed data transfer e Compatible with Windows 98SE Windows 2000 Professional read only iMacDV and Power Macintosh PCs with FireWire as a standard feature Mac OS 8 5 1 to 9 1 PC AD3 PC Card Adapter Cannot be used to store music files The PC Card Adapter allows the SmartMedia to be used as a PC Card Standard ATA compliant PCMCIA 2 1 PC card Type Il e Compatible with SmartMedia of 5V 3 3V 2MB to 128MB Y 02 Visit the FUJIFILM web site for the latest information on camera accessories http home fujifilm com products digital index htm Notes on Using Your Camera Correctly gt Be sure to read this information in conjunction with Safety Notes P 110 to ensure that you use your camera correctly E Places to Avoid Do not store or use the camera in the following types of locations In the rain or in very humid dirty or dusty places in direct sunlight or in places subject to extreme temperature rises such as in a closed car in summer Extremely cold places Places subject to strong vibration Places affected by smoke or steam Places subject to strong magnetic fields such as near motors transformers or magnets In contact with chemicals such as pesticides or next to rubber or vinyl products for long periods of time E Notes on Immersion in Water or Sand The FinePix30i is particularly
78. otherwise subject the batteries to strong impacts 94 Do not use batteries that are leaking deformed discolored or exhibit any other obvious abnormality Do not store batteries in very warm or moist locations Keep the batteries out of the reach of babies and small children When loading the batteries in the camera ensure that the battery polarity and is as indicated on the camera Do not use a new battery together with an used battery In the case of rechargeable batteries do not use charged and discharged batteries together Do not use batteries of different types or brands together If you do not intend to use the camera for a long period of time remove the batteries from the camera Note that if the camera is left with the batteries removed the time and date settings are cleared The batteries may feel warm immediately after being used Before removing the batteries switch the camera off and wait until the batteries cool down When replacing the batteries always fit 2 new batteries Here new batteries refers to batteries that were recently fully charged at the same time Battery performance deteriorates at low temperatures 10 C 50 F or below and the time for which they can be used shortens This is particularly true of alkaline batteries In cold conditions put the batteries in your pocket or a similar place to warm them before loading them into the camera If you use a body warmer to w
79. ous settings by playing back the images P 30 DIGITAL M Zoom 0000 DIGITAL A ZOOM o00 0 SS 100 0009 OF LOVAL ZA WSS SET RESET BACK Use lt or B to display the frame for which you want to specify DPOF settings Use A 1 or Y 241 to select the setting for the frame to be printed You can check the frames for which the date time has been set from the icon that appears when frames with the setting are redisplayed D DPOF settings cannot be specified for movies 2 Note that the icon is not displayed during playback 2 TOTAL shows the total number of frames for which prints have been ordered To specify more DPOF settings repeat steps and 4S BACK CC gt gt i MENU OK CL o gt BACK CC gt A DISP Q gt MENU OK lt k gt DISP D When you have finished specifying the DPOF settings always press the MENU OK button to confirm the settings If you press the BACK button no DPOF settings are specified You can only specify one print per frame in the DPOF settings Note also that you can specify prints for up to 999 frames on the same SmartMedia Pressing the MENU OK button confirms all the settings Note that you cannot change the settings later P 66 67 68 PLAYING MUSIC The Music section describes how to use the remote controller to listen to music and also introduces
80. pecify the automatic launch settings the first time you connect the camera to your computer Software Quick Start Guide booklet Y Take care to connect the plugs on the special USB cable into the correct sockets and ensure that the plugs are inserted firmly Camera Operation wire Ee a mm m O DRO g 4 DIGITAL F Zoo Back LD ooo o MENU OK CC Oo D gt 0 00 0 ose gt 28 e The viewfinder lamp alternately blinks green and orange while the camera is communicating with your PC e DSC appears on the screen e The camera does not automatically switch off when a USB connection is being used Switch the camera off when you change the SmartMedia P 88 D Do not disconnect the USB cable when the camera is communicating with the PC See P 88 for information on the disconnection procedure PC Operation e FinePixViewer automatically starts up 4 4 4 3 Screen for Windows 98SE e A removable disk icon appears and you can use your PC to transfer files to and from the camera Windows Macintosh Fesmvable unditled Di If the above operations do not occur you do not have the required software programs or drivers installed on your PC Refer to the Software Quick Start Guide booklet and complete the 8 required PC setup procedures Then reconnect the camera to your PC 85 86 CONNECTING AT PC CAMERA MODE uN D
81. r is displayed during volume adjustment Available playback time using batteries using the batteries provided when fully charged Continuous music playback Approx 4 hours 30 minutes 71 USING MUSIC P MODE playback mode button BASS button DISPLAY button HOLD amp switch D Due to the nature of the LCD panel on the remote controller the display may be difficult to see in cold locations or 72 at low temperatures This is normal and does not indicate a fault E Playing Back Music Remote controller a operation Explanation Switches in sequence from Normal to Repeat all tracks to Repeat track each time you press the button Repeat P MODE e Normal no icon Plays back all the tracks and then stops performance e Repeat all tracks C3 Repeatedly plays back all the tracks e Repeat track C41 Repeatedly plays back the currently displayed track Switches in sequence from Normal to GEES to E44 each time you Boost bass BASS press the button a4 boosts low tones most strongly If the sound is distorted reduce the bass Switches between title performer and performance duration each time you Check title press the button performer or DISPLAY Titles and performer names are scrolled from the right on the display duration E g xxx by xxx Characters that cannot be displayed appear as Sliding this button in the dire
82. r remove the coating E Using the Camera Overseas When travelling overseas do not place your camera in the check in baggage Baggage handling at airports may subject baggage to violent shocks and the camera may be damaged internally even when no external damage is visible 93 Notes on the Power Supply Applicable Batteries Use AA size nickel metal hydride Ni MH batteries in this camera AA size lithium or manganese batteries cannot be used as they emit heat and can cause camera faults or damage Only use AA size alkaline batteries for emergencies The capacities of alkaline batteries vary depending on the brand and the life of some batteries the time for which they provide power may be much shorter than others You should also switch the LCD monitor off when using alkaline batteries Notes on the Batteries Incorrect use of the batteries could cause them to leak become hot ignite or burst Always observe the precautions given below Do not heat the batteries or throw them into a fire Do not carry or store batteries with metal objects such as necklaces or hairpins that could come into contact with the metal positive and negative poles of the batteries Do not expose the batteries to fresh or sea water and take particular care to keep the terminals dry Do not attempt to deform disassemble or modify the batteries Do not attempt to peel off or cut the batteries casing Do not drop strike or
83. rnational Association US PNG An acronym for Portable Network Graphic As the name suggests this is an image format created to facilitate the handling of image data over networks and has emerged as the new replacement for the GIF format As such it has many of the GIF format characteristics optimized for graphics compact file sizes and lossless compression but does not have the limitations of the GIF format such as being restricted to 256 colors VGA A graphics standard for personal computers that indicates an image size of 640x480 pixels WAVE A standard format used on Windows systems for saving audio data WAVE files have the WAV file extension and the data can be saved in either compressed or uncompressed format This camera use PCM recording WAVE files can be played back on a personal computer using the following software Windows MediaPlayer Macintosh QuickTime Player QuickTime 3 0 or later White Balance Whatever the kind of the light the human eye adapts to it so that a white object still looks white On the other hand devices such as digital cameras see a white subject as white by first adjusting the color balance to suit the color of the ambient light around the subject This adjustment is called matching the white balance A function that automatically matches the white balance is called an Automatic White Balance function 109 110 Safety Notes To ensure that you use your FineP
84. rts of the camera during a thunderstorm This can cause an electric shock due to induced current from the lightning discharge O 2 Do not heat modify or attempt to disassemble the batteries Do not drop or subject the batteries to impacts Do not attempt to recharge lithium or alkaline batteries Do not store the batteries with metallic products Do not use chargers other than the specified model to charge the battery Any of these actions can cause the batteries to burst or leak and cause fire or injury as a result 9 111 112 Safety Notes Z N WARNING ZN CAUTION ZN CAUTION Z N CAUTION Use only the batteries or AC power adapter specified for use with this camera Do not use voltages other than the power supply voltage shown The use of other power sources can cause a fire Do not use this camera in locations severely affected by oil fumes steam humidity or dust This can cause a fire or electric shock Do not use the audio or music functions while moving Do not use the camera while you are walking or operating a moving car or other vehicle This can result in you falling down or being involved in a traffic accident Do not leave this camera in places subject to extremely high temperatures Do not leave the camera in locations such as a sealed vehicle or in direct sunlight This can cause a fire Do not move the camera while the AC power adapter i
85. s are made of each image EV A number that denotes Exposure Value The EV is determined by the brightness of the subject and sensitivity speed of the film or 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 When the amount of light striking the CCD doubles the EV increases by 1 Likewise when the light is halved the EV decreases by 1 JPEG Joint Photographics Experts Group A file format used for compressing and saving color images The compression ratio can be selected but the higher the compression ratio the poorer the quality of the expanded image Motion JPEG A type of AVI Audio Video Interleave file format that handles images and sound as a single file Images in the file are recorded in JPEG format Motion JPEG can be played back by QuickTime 3 0 or later MP3 An acronym for MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 Denotes an audio compression format included in the MPEG video and audio compression standard The MP3 format compresses audio data to approximately 1 10 of its original size by excluding all audio information that is not audible to humans PC Card A generic term for cards that meet the PC Card Standard PC Card Standard A standard for PC cards determined by the PCMCIA PCMCIA Personal Computer Memory Card Inte
86. s still connected Do not pull on the connection cord to disconnect the AC power adapter This can damage the power cord or cables and cause a fire or electric shock Do not use the AC power adapter when the plug is damaged or the plug socket connection is loose This could cause a fire or electric shock Keep out of the reach of small children This product could cause injury in the hands of a child Do not cover or wrap the camera or the AC power adapter in a cloth or quilt This can cause heat to build up and distort the casing or cause a fire Request regular internal testing and cleaning for your camera 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 Do not place heavy objects on the camera This can cause the heavy object to tip over or fall and cause injury When you are cleaning the camera or you do not plan to use the camera for an extended period remove the battery and disconnect and unplug the AC power adapter Failure to do so can cause a fire or electric shock Using a flash too close to a person s eyes may temporarily affect the eyesight Take particular care when photographing infants and young children 2o Do not listen to music at high volumes for long periods and do not set the audio volume to high at the outset This could cause impaired he
87. ted setting D See P 81 for more details of the SET UP menu lt SETTING THE FILE SIZE AND QUALITY COMPRESSION RATIO You can choose any combination of 3 file sizes and 3 image quality settings Use the table below as a guide to the best settings for your shots File size FINE NORMAL BASIC 1600 x 1200 o o e 1280 x 960 e 640 x 480 For printing the whole image at A5 size 6 x 8 in or printing a part of the image at A6 size 4 x 6 in For printing at A6 size 4 x 6 in For use via the Internet as an e mail attachment etc Quality compression ratio Select FINE for better image quality and BASIC to increase the number of available shots In most cases the NORMAL setting provides more than adequate image quality The number of available shots varies depending on the combination of file size and quality settings you select P 26 O Bao SO S _ _ lt D SS 44 ueno gt DIGITAL A ZOOM DISP Q D OTOOTO NORMAL N BACK Use A 41 or Y F to change the file size setting and lt or B to change the quality setting Press the MENU OK button to confirm the setting D To exit this procedure without changing the settings press the BACK button 7 79
88. teries before recharging them Memory effect A phenomenon whereby a battery displays the characteristic of appearing to have a reduced capacity Notes on Using the Enclosed Battery Charger Rechargeable batteries and the battery charger itself will become warm due to the power stored inside the batteries This is normal and does not indicate a fault 95 Notes on the Power Supply Wherever possible use the battery charger in a well ventilated location There may be vibration noises from inside the battery charger during use This is normal and does not indicate a fault Do not use the battery charger to charge batteries other than FUJIFILM HR 3UF Ni MH batteries The battery charger could cause interference if placed close to a radio during charging In this event move the radio and charger further apart Do not touch the connections or contact points on rechargeable batteries with other metal objects as this can cause a short circuit Do not leave the battery charger in the following locations Locations subject to strong vibrations in very dusty locations or in locations with very high humidity or high temperatures such as close to a heating appliance or in direct sunlight The battery charger accepts input voltages of 100 240 V AC at 50 or 60 Hz and can be used outside Japan However because the shapes of power sockets vary by country and by region an appropriate plug adapter is also required for each
89. ting outdoors in fine weather Shooting in shade 4 Shooting under Daylight fluorescent lamps Shooting under Warm White fluorescent lamps 3 Shooting under Cool White fluorescent lamps Shooting in incandescent light The white balance setting is ignored when the flash is used To achieve the desired effect in your shot set the flash to Suppressed Flash mode P 40 47 AUDIO MOVIE MODE Set the Mode switch to amp S ss Movie This mode allows you to shoot up to 20 seconds of movie at a time Movie format Motion JPEG P 108 320 x 240 pixels 10 frames per second With sound D Select Macro mode for close up shots P 28 The shooting time per shot may be shorter than 20 seconds depending on the available space on the SmartMedia Y You cannot switch the LCD monitor off in this mode 2 In some cases playback may not be possible on other camera models STANDBY The available shooting time and the CSTANDBY message are shown on the LCD monitor E SmartMedia standard shooting time SmartMedia capacity Available shooting time MG 4S 4MB Approx 23 sec MG 8S 8MB Approx 47 sec MG 16S SW 16MB Approx 94 sec MG 32S SW 32MB Approx 191 sec MG 64S SW 64MB Approx 385 sec MG 128SW 128MB Approx 774 sec These movie shooting times are for newly formatted SmartMedi
90. tton again to resume playback Stop Stops playback Press or gt while audio recording playback is stopped to go back to the previous file or advance to the next file respectively Fast forward Rewind f lt Rewind Hold down the respective button for about a second to fast forward or rewind the recording These buttons function in the same way when playback is Fast forward paused Refer to the Software Quick Start Guide provided for information on playing back audio recordings on your PC Compatible audio files On the FinePix30i you can play back voice files that were recorded on the FinePix30i and voice files recorded onto 3 3 V SmartMedia using other FUJIFILM digital cameras excluding the FinePix50i If you attempt to play back voice files recorded on a FinePix50i the C1 READ ERROR message appears and playback fails pLavBack MENU TT ERASING SINGLE ALL FRAMES FORMATTING FRAME Erase only the selected file The file for which C1 PROTECTED FRAME was displayed cannot be erased Unprotect the frame using the camera on which the protection was first applied Y CPOF is displayed for frames with DPOF settings and they cannot be erased P 101 ALL FRAMES All files are erased except those that are protected or that have DPOF settings Copy any files that you want to keep to your PC beforehand
91. ure that the camera is functioning normally Fuji Photo Film Co Ltd cannot accept liability for any incidental losses such as the costs of photography or the loss of income from photography incurred as a result of faults with this product E 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 Note that some restrictions apply to the photographing of stage performances entertainments and exhibits even when intended purely for personal use Users are also asked to note that the transfer of memory cards containing images or data protected under copyright laws is only permissible within the restrictions imposed by those copyright laws E Liquid Crystal If the LCD monitor or display panel is damaged take particular care with the liquid crystal in the monitor or panel If any of the following situations arise take the urgent action indicated If liquid crystal comes in contact with your skin Wipe the area with a cloth and then wash thoroughly with soap and running If liquid crystal gets into your eye Flush the affected eye with clean water for at least 15 minutes and then seek medical assistance If liquid crystal is swallowed Flush your mouth thoroughly with water Drink large quantities of water and induce vomiting Then seek medical assistance E Notes on Electrical Interference
92. witch the camera off during data recording during data erasing SmartMedia formatting or during frame advance when images are being played back These actions could result in damage to the SmartMedia Use only the SmartMedia specified for use with the FinePix30i The use of other SmartMedia could damage the camera SmartMedia are precision electronic devices Do not bend drop or subject SmartMedia to excessive shocks Do not use or store SmartMedia in environments likely to be affected by strong static electricity or electrical noise Do not use or store SmartMedia in very hot humid or corrosive environments Take care not to touch the SmartMedia s contact area or allow the area to become soiled Use a dry lint free cloth to wipe away any soiling that does occur To avoid damage caused by static electricity always use the special static free case provided during transportation or storage or keep the SmartMedia in a storage case if available 97 98 Notes on the SmartMedia Do not carry SmartMedia in locations such as a trouser pocket This could subject the SmartMedia to excessive force when you sit down thereby damaging the SmartMedia The SmartMedia may feel warm when it is removed from the camera after extended periods of picture taking or image viewing This is normal and does not indicate a fault Inserting a SmartMedia that is charged with static electricity into your camera may result in
93. with the camera may still be in progress Always check that the viewfinder lamp on the camera is glowing green 88 andis no longer flashing Perform the steps shown below before you 2 switch the camera off This procedure differs depending on the operating system software or PC you are using Windows 98 or 98 SE No PC operation is needed Windows Me 2000 Professional XP Right click the removable disk icon in the My 2 Computer window and irm select Eject E aii This step is only required in Windows Me Left click the Eject icon in the taskbar and eject USB Disk ABQ 19 21 Screen for Windows Me The menu item shown below appears Click the mouse again EE 209 Fe Screen for Windows Me The Eject hardware dialog box appears Click the OK button or the close button Macintosh Drag the Removable drive icon on the desktop to the Trash a a untitled D When you drag the icon to the Trash REMOVE Ok appears on the camera s LCD monitor 3 nO L POWER mm e j iy USB 1 socket A ELi a DC IN 3Vsocket Switch the camera off Unplug the special USB cable from the camera 89 System Expansion Options gt By using the FinePix30i together with other optional FUJIFILM products your system can be expanded to fill a wide range of uses Pas TV monitor FinePix30
94. y back the last frame Play back the next frame 2 The remote controller cannot be used to play back movies or voice captions D When HOLD is set none of the buttons function To use the remote controller release HOLD 75 76 AUDIO RECORDING USING THE REMOTE CONTROLLER Connect the remote controller supplied with the camera P 69 Set the Mode switch to amp for recording and to C1 for playback Ensure that the lens cover is closed when you switch the camera on P 17 18 14 button gt ei button gt button For playback Text display ag ce ee Text display ea STOP PLAY PAUSE Volume adjustment buttons HOLD switch D When HOLD is set none of the buttons function To use the remote controller release HOLD Y Due to the nature of the LCD panel on the remote controller the display may be difficult to see in cold locations or at low temperatures This is normal and does not indicate a fault E Recording Audio files Remote controller operation Explanation Record Stop BP Functions in the same way as Record Stop using the shutter button E Playing Back Audio files Remote controller Advance Rewind during playback or while playback is paused operation Explanation Playback ED Plays back an audio recording e Pauses the recording when used during playback FauSe RESUME

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