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1. NO CARD INSERT A NEW CARD No memory card inserted insert a memory card NO CARD DPOF FILE ERROR The DPOF print order on the current memory card contains more than 999 images CAN NOT SET DPOF The picture can not be printed using DPOF pas CAN NOT SET DPOF Movies can not be printed using DPOF A connection error occurred while pictures were being printed or copied to a computer or other COMMUNICATION ERROR device Confirm that the device is turned on and rate USB cable is connected PRINTER ERROR Printer out of paper or ink or other printer error check printer see printer manual for details To resume printing turn the printer off and then turn it back on PRINTER ERROR Printer out of paper or ink or other printer error Check printer see printer manual for details If RESUME printing does not resume automatically press MENU OK to resume An attempt was made to print a movie a picture not created with the camera or a picture in a format not supported by the printer Movies and some pictures created with other devices can CANNOT BE PRINTED not be printed if the picture is a still picture created with the camera check the printer manual to confirm that the printer supports the JFIF JPEG or Exif JPEG format If it does not the pictures 00 UH100_EN indb 87 87 3 31 2011 12 19 21 PM Appendix Tips and Tricks The following tips and tricks will help you get the most from your camera Choose the following setting
2. OPE PRINT ORDER DPOF SH an on gt ies HEEOEREESEEHREERES B lt a l xiii 00 UH100_EN indb xiii 3 31 2011 12 19 05 PM Technical Notes Optional Accessories PRINTING seesoneee ilo Computer Related ald Audio Visual 75 Accessories from FUJIFILM 76 Caring for the Camera 17 Storage and Use 17 Water and Sand 17 Condensation 17 Cleaning Traveling xiv 00 UH100_EN indb xiv Troubleshooting Problems and Solutions Warning Messages and Displays Appendix Tips and Tricks Memory Card Capacity 91 FinePix L50 Series 91 FinePix L30 Series 92 Specifications 3 31 2011 12 19 05 PM Before You Begin Symbols and Conventions The following symbols are used in this manual This information should be read before use to ensure correct operation Additional information that may be helpful when using the camera Other pages in this manual on which related information may be found enus and other text in the LCD monitor are shown in bold In the illustra tions in this manual displays may be simplified for explanatory purposes Supplied Accessories The following items are included with the camera CD ROM contains NP 45A B rechargeable AC power adapter USB cable battery this manual e Attaching the Strap Attach the strap as
3. Choose whether to display tool tips VIDEOJSYSTEM Choose a video mode for connection to a TV Option Description Select this mode for connection to video devices in North America the Carib NTSC 5 i bean parts of Latin America and some East Asian countries PAL Select this mode for connection to video devices in the United Kingdom and much of Europe Australia New Zealand and parts of Asia and Africa 74 Menus 00 UH100_EN indb 74 3 31 2011 12 19 18 PM Technical Notes Optional Accessories The camera supports a wide range of accessories from FUJIFILM and other manufacturers DIGITAL CAMERA FINEPIX L50 Series FINEPIX L30 Series E Printing 6 PictBridge W Audio Visual USB cable AN cable optional supplied PictBridge compatible printer E Computer Related SD SDHC memory card D HDMI cable A sold separately HDTV HDP L1 HD player USB cable supplied SD card slot or card reader Computer Available separately 75 00 UH100_EN indb 75 3 31 2011 12 19 19 PM Accessories from FUJIFILM The following optional accessories are available from FUJIFILM For the latest information on the accessories available in your region check with your local FUJIFILM re presentative Rechargeable Li ion batteries NP 45A Additional large capacity NP 45A rechargeable batteries can be p
4. Menus 71 00 UH100_EN indb 71 3 31 2011 12 19 18 PM The Setup Menu BLINKDETECTION CESON Choose ON to activate blink detection If an option other than OFF is selected for IMAGE DISP ES 69 a warning will be displayed if the camera detects subjects who may have blinked when the picture was taken If ZOOM CONTINUOUS is selected you can press the W button to zoom in on these subjects E BLINK DETECTION T O K DO RA Cok DON a Jia Blink detection is not performed if the camera fails to detect a face or when OFF is selected for IMAGE DISP 72 00 UH100_EN indb 72 Menus 3 31 2011 12 19 18 PM The Setup Menu G3DIGITAL ZOOM defaults tolOFF If ON is selected pressing T button at the maximum optical zoom position will trigger digital zoom further magnifying the image e The Zoom Indicator Ww T DIGITAL ZOOM on lt oco1x _ Optical zoom Digital zoom Ww T DIGITAL ZOOM off C E a Optical zoom Digital zoom produces lower quality images than optical zoom MOVIEIZOOM TVPE defaults tof Choose the zoom type when recording movies Digital zoom produces lower quality images than optical zoom 4 Optical zoom blocks sound being recorded when zooming Menus 73 00 UH100_EN indb 73 3 31 2011 12 19 18 PM The Setup Menu Em BAGKGROUND GOLOR Choose a color scheme E GUIDANCE DISPLAY defaultsito ON
5. F p 5 FOCUS WAITING ssssssssssssssessssececceceecsssnsnnussseeeeeeetee E c 45 0 6l Number of available frames Gia a s a0 Sensitivity eececsrceseene Ow mane EE Image size Image quality GLY E White balance ro 1AF L ry J ler BY E Battery level cad i Blur warning p12 31 2050 40 00 AM La E Exposure compensation a 17 __ Shutter speed Aperture EE Date and time H Self timer indicator 16 Macro close up mode Flash mode E Shooting mode Bi intelligent Face Detection indicator BA Silent mode indicator Bh Focus fimen 4 Before You Begin 00 UH100_EN indb 4 3 31 2011 12 19 06 PM E Playback i Playback mode indicator gt 18 100 001 EE Intelligent Face Detection indicator 33 61 OLIS P HE Silent mode indicator a 4 3N Li ciftimace Frame number Om 7 MG Mark for upload to F amp YouTube Photobook assist 12 31 2050 10 00 AM EE DPOF print indicator seis 14 250 F4 5 14 9 Protected image ssssisccassivucsson carsstsascevoniscasisstesenesecenies Battery Level Battery level is shown as follows Indicator Description white Battery partially discharged white Battery more than half discharged 4 red Low battery Charge as soon as possible blinks red Battery exhausted Turn camera off and charge battery e Hiding and Viewing Indicators Press DISP BACK to cyc
6. 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 elec tric shock Contact your FUJIFILM dealer Do not allow water or foreign objects to enter the camera f water or foreign objects get inside the camera turn the camera off remove the battery and disconnect and unplug the AC power a adapter Continued use of the camera can cause a fire or elec tric shock Contact your FUJIFILM dealer Unplug from power socket 00 UH100_EN indb iv Never attempt to take pictures while in motion Do not use the camera while you are walking or driving a vehicle This can result in you falling down or being involved in a traffic accident Do not touch any metal parts of the camera during a thunderstorm This can cause an electric shock due to induced current from the lightning discharge Do not use the battery except as specified Load the battery as shown by the indicator Do not heat change or take apart the battery Do not drop or subject the battery to impacts Do not store the battery with metallic prod ucts Any of these actions can cause the battery to burst or leak and cause fire or injury as a result Use only the battery or AC power adapters specified for use with this camera Do not use voltages other than the power s
7. 68 00 UH100_EN indb 83 83 3 31 2011 12 19 21 PM Warning Messages and Displays The following warnings are displayed in the LCD monitor Warning Description 4 red Low battery Charge the battery EE 6 or insert a fully charged spare battery ES 8 blinks red Battery exhausted Charge the battery EE 6 or insert a fully charged spare battery 8 8 ia Slow shutter speed Pictures may be blurred use the flash or a tripod 1AF The camera can not focus Try one of the following solutions j Use focus lock to focus on another subject at the same distance then recompose the picture displayed in red with red E8 26 focus frame Use macro mode to focus when taking close ups EA 29 Aperture or shutter speed The subject is too bright or too dark and the picture will be over or under exposed If the subject displayed in red is dark use the flash ES 30 FOCUS ERROR oa Camera malfunction or moving parts of lens obstructed Turn the camera off and then on again TURN OEETHE CAMERA taking care not to touch the lens If the message persists contact a FUJIFILM dealer AND TURN ON AGAIN 9 ge persists The memory card is not formatted or was formatted in a computer or other device Format the memory card using the FORMAT option in the camera setup menu ES 69 CARD NOT INITIALIZED The memory card contacts require cleaning Clean the contacts with a soft dry cloth If the mess
8. NM a Display after 1st shot Shutter released More on Photography 23 00 UH100_EN indb 23 3 31 2011 12 19 09 PM snooting Vi 5 Take the last shot as described in Step 4 To end shooting and create a panorama after the first or second shot press the multi selector up after completing Step 3 or Step 4 and proceed to Step 6 6 Press MENU OK to save the picture Panoramas are created from multiple frames The camera may in some cases be unable to stitch the frames together perfectly The desired results may not be achieved with moving subjects subjects close to the camera unvarying subjects such as the sky or a field of grass subjects that are in constant motion such as waves and waterfalls or subjects that undergo marked changes in brightness Panoramas may be blurred if the subject is poorly lit e For Best Results For best results be careful not to tilt the camera backward or forward or to either side and try not to move the camera while and are aligned to form a solid circle e Printing Panoramas Depending on the page size and the size of the panorama panoramas may print with their edges cropped out or with wide margins at the top and bottom or at both sides 24 00 UH100_EN indb 24 3 31 2011 12 19 09 PM Shooting Mode e Framing Panoramas Manually Follow the steps below if the desired results are not achieved with bug AUTO se lected for EH MODE 1 Select JJ MANUAL for MODE in the s
9. a memory card is removed the card could come out of the slot too quickly Use your finger to hold it and gently release the card Injury could result to those struck by the ejected card gt S OLA aS O GO 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 clean ing every two years Please note that this service is not free of charge 3 31 2011 12 19 03 PM For Your Safety The Battery and Power Supply Note Check the type of battery used in your camera and read the appropriate sections The following describes the proper use of batteries and how to prolong their life Incor rect use can shorten battery life or cause leak age overheating fire or explosion ion Batteries Read this section if your camera uses a rechargeable Li ion battery he battery is not charged at shipment Charge the battery before use Keep the bat tery in its case when not in use E Notes on the Battery he battery gradually loses its charge when not in use Charge the battery one or two days before use attery life can be extended by turning the camera off when not in use attery capacity decreases at low tempera tures a depleted battery may not function at when cold Keep a fully charged spare bat tery in a warm place and exchange as nec essary or keep
10. desired pictures are selected Only movies can be selected for upload to YouTube During playback selected pictures are indicated by BJ YouTube or BJ FACEBOOK icons E RESET ALL Deselecting All Pictures Choose RESET ALL to deselect all pictures If the number of pictures affected is very large a message will be displayed while the operation is in progress Press DISP BACK to exit before the operation is complete E Uploading Pictures Windows Only Selected pictures can be uploaded using the YouTube Facebook Upload option in MyFinePix Studio F fC Select with camera iS Upload from computer For information on installing MyFinePix Studio and connecting the camera to a computer see Viewing Pictures on a Computer EB 50 Menus 63 00 UH100_EN indb 63 3 31 2011 12 19 17 PM Using the Menus Playback Mode ESLIDE SHOW defaults to MULTIPLE View pictures in an automated slide show Choose the type of show and press MENU OK to start Press DISP BACK at any time during the show to view on screen help The show can be ended at any time by pressing MENU OK Option Description NORMAL Press selector left or right to go back or skip ahead one frame Select FADE IN FADE IN for fade transitions between frames NORMAL As above except that camera automatically zooms in on faces selected with FADE IN 87 Intelligent Face detection MULTIPLE Display several pictures at once The came
11. hold their head straight The camera is tilted Keep the camera level ES 17 The subject s face is poorly lit Shoot in bright light Wrong subject is The selected subject is closer to the center of the frame than the main subject Recompose the selected picture or turn face detection off and frame the picture using focus lock ES 26 The flash is not available in the current shooting mode Choose a different shooting mode EB 20 The flash does not fire ee 7 is exhausted Charge the battery S 6 or insert a fully charged spare battery The camera is in silent mode Turn silent mode off EE 68 The flash is off Choose a different flash mode ES 30 The desired flash mode is not available in the current shooting mode Choose a different shooting mode EA 20 The camera is in silent mode Turn silent mode off EE 68 The flash does not fully The subject is not in range of the flash Position the subject in range of the flash ES 95 light the subject The flash window is obstructed Hold the camera correctly ES 17 The lens is dirty Clean the lens S 78 The lens is blocked Keep objects away from the lens ES 17 Pictures are blurred YAF is displayed during shooting and the focus frame is displayed in red Check focus before shooting 25 84 t is displayed during shooting Use the flash or a tripod ES 31 This is normal when slow shutter speeds are selected at high tempera
12. metal objects such as necklaces or hairpins Do not expose to flame or heat Do not disassemble or modify Use with designated chargers only Do not drop or subject to strong physical shocks Do not expose to water Keep the terminals clean The battery and camera body may become warm to the touch after extended use This is normal Read this section if your camera uses AA alkaline or rechargeable AA Ni MH bat teries Information on compatible battery types may be found elsewhere in the camera manual W Cautions Handling the Batteries o not expose to water flame or heat or store in warm or humid conditions o not transport or store with metal objects such as necklaces or hairpins o not disassemble or modify the batteries or battery casing o not subject to strong physical shocks Do not use batteries that are leaking de ormed or discolored eep out of reach of infants and small chil dren nsert in the correct orientation 3 31 2011 12 19 03 PM For Your Safety Do not mix old and new batteries batteries with different charge levels or batteries of different types f the camera will not be used for an extend ed period remove the batteries Note that the camera clock will be reset he batteries may be warm to the touch immediately after use Turn the camera off and allow the batteries to cool before andling attery capacity tends to decrease at low temperatures Keep spa
13. or other re as the background flective object Subjects positioned in front of or behind a high contrast a Dark subjects and subjects that absorb rather than reflect object that is also in the focus frame for example a light such as hair or fur subject photographed against a backdrop of highly con Insubstantial subjects such as smoke or flame trasting elements More on Photography 27 00 UH100_EN indb 27 3 31 2011 12 19 10 PM amp 4 Exposure Compensation To adjust exposure compensation when photo graphing very bright very dark or high contrast subjects press the selector up fg Press the selec tor up or down to choose an exposure compensa tion value and then press MENU OK Choose positive values to increase exposure Choose negative values to reduce exposure A G icon and exposure indicator are displayed at settings other than 0 Exposure compensation is not reset when the camera is turned off to restore normal expo sure control choose a value of 0 Turn the flash off when using exposure compensation Exposure compensation is available only when P PROGRAM AE is selected for shooting mode 28 00 UH100_EN indb 28 More on Photography 3 31 2011 12 19 11 PM amp Macro Mode Close ups For close ups press the selector left 4 and select amp When macro mode is in effect the camera fo cuses on subjects near the center of the frame Use the zoom but
14. sure to store memory cards out of the reach of small chil dren If a child swallows a memory card seek medical atten tion or call an emergency number Keep out of the reach of small children This product could cause injury in the hands of a child Do not place heavy objects on the camera This can cause the heavy object to tip over or fall and cause injury Do not move the camera while the AC power adapter is still connect ed 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 00 UH100_EN indb v lug socket connection is loose This could cause a fire or electric shock Do not cover or wrap the camera or the AC power adapter in a cloth or blanket This can cause heat to build up and distort the cas ing or cause a fire 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 When charging ends unplug the charger from the power socket Leaving the charger plugged into the power socket can cause a fire Using a flash too close to a person s eyes may temporarily affect the eyesight Take particular care when photographing infants and young children When
15. the DPOF Print Order The F PRINT ORDER DPOF option in the playback menu can be used to create a digital print order for PictBridge compatible printers EE 75 or de vices that support DPOF e DPOF DPOF Digital Print Order Format is a standard that allows pictures to be printed from print orders stored on a memory card The information in the order includes the pictures to be printed and the number of copies of DPOF each picture 1 Select playback mode and press MENU OK to display the playback menu 2 Highlight J PRINT ORDER DPOF and press MENU OK 3 Highlight one of the following options and press MENU OK WITH DATE L Print the date of recording on pictures WITHOUT DATE Do not print the date of recording on pictures Some printers do not support date printing See the printer manual for details 4 Press the selector left or right to display a picture you wish to add to or remove from the print order 48 00 UH100_EN indb 48 3 31 2011 12 19 15 PM 5 Press the selector up or down to choose the number of copies up to 99 To remove a picture from the print order press the selector down until the number of copies is zero 6 Repeat Steps 4 5 to complete the print order and press MENU OK when settings are complete 7 A confirmation dialog will be displayed Press MENU OK to save the print order Print orders can contain a maximum of 999 pictures Ifa memory card is inserted containi
16. to zoom out When the picture is zoomed in the selector can be used to view areas of the image not currently visible in the display Press DISP BACK to exit zoom E The maximum zoom ratio varies with image size Playback zoom is not available with cropped or resized copies saved at a size of or smaller More on Playback 35 00 UH100_EN indb 35 3 31 2011 12 19 13 PM Playback Options Multi Frame Playback Pressing W when a picture is shown full frame in the LCD monitor displays the current image with previous and following images in the background Press W to increase the number of images displayed T to view fewer images CID When two or more images are displayed use the selector to highlight images and press MENU OK to view the highlighted image full frame 36 More on Playback 00 UH100_EN indb 36 3 31 2011 12 19 13 PM E7 Deleting Pictures To delete individual pictures multiple selected pictures or all pictures press MENU OK select Fle a ERASE 2 62 and choose from the options n below Note that deleted pictures can not be re covered Copy important pictures to a computer or other storage device be fore proceeding Option Description Press the selector left or right to scroll through pictures and press MENU OK to delete the current picture a confirmation dialog is not displayed Highlight pictures and press MENU OK to select or deselect pictures that are protected o
17. with duplicate file names Numbering is reset to 0001 after formatting or when a new memory card is inserted RENEW Ifthe frame number reaches 999 9999 the shutter release will be disabled ES 86 Selecting A RESET E3 69 sets M FRAME NO to CONTINUOUS but does not reset the file number Frame numbers for pictures taken with other cameras may differ OPERATION SOUND Choose OFF mute to disable control sounds 70 Menus 00 UH100_EN indb 70 3 31 2011 12 19 18 PM The Setup Menu SHUTTER SOUND defaults to Choose the sound made by the shutter BRIGHTNESS defaults to 0 Control the brightness of the display When a shooting mode option other than P PROGRAM AE is selected display brightness is automatically adjusted during shooting regardless of a option selected for ES LCD BRIGHT NESS in response to ambient lighting conditions defaults to zal ON Choose whether the display automatically dims to save power CH AUTO ROWER OFF defaultsito2 MIN Choose the length of time before the camera turns off automatically when no operations are performed Shorter times increase battery life if OFF is selected the camera must be turned off manually Note that in some situations the camera turns off automatically even when OFF is selected DIGITAL defaultsto OFF When AUTO is selected image stabilization is performed to reduce blur when the subject is H poorly lit
18. 0_EN indb 38 3 31 2011 12 19 14 PM E PhotoBook Assist Create books from your favorite photos Creating a PhotoBook 1 Select NEW BOOK for EJ PHOTOBOOK ASSIST in the playback menu EA 62 and choose from the following options SELECT FROM ALL Choose from all available pictures SELECT BY IMAGE SEARCH Choose from pictures matching selected search conditions EE 38 Neither photographs or smaller nor movies can be selected for photobooks 2 Scroll through the images and press the selector up to select or deselect To display the current image on the cover press the selector down Press MENU OK to exit when the book is complete The first picture selected becomes the cover image Press the selector down to select a different image for the cover 3 Select COMPLETE PHOTOBOOK to select all photos or all photos match ing the specified search conditions for the book choose SELECT ALL The new book will be added to the list in the photobook assist menu Books can contain up to 300 pictures Books that contain no photos are automatically deleted 39 00 UH100_EN indb 39 3 31 2011 12 19 14 PM Viewing Photobooks Highlight a book in the photobook assist menu and press MENU OK to display the book then press the selector left or right to scroll through the pictures Editing and Deleting Photobooks Display the photobook and press MENU OK The following options will be dis played select the desired option
19. 3 31 2011 12 19 03 PM For Your Safety Using the Camera Do not aim the camera at extremely bright ight sources such as the sun in a cloudless sky Failure to observe this precaution could damage the camera image sensor Take Test Shots efore taking photographs on important occasions such as at weddings or before taking the camera on a trip take a test shot and view the result in the LCD monitor to en sure that the camera is functioning normally FUJIFILM Corporation can not accept liability or damages or lost profits incurred as a result of product malfunction INates on Copyright Unless intended solely for personal use imag es recorded using your digital camera system cannot be used in ways that infringe copy right laws without the consent of the owner Note that some restrictions apply to the photographing of stage performances enter tainments 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 To ensure that images are recorded correctly do not subject the camera to impact or physi cal shocks while images are being recorded viii 00 UH100_EN indb viii Liquid Crystal In the event that the LCD monitor is damaged care should be taken to avoid contact with liq uid crystal Ta
20. ENU OK to display a confirmation dialog 4 Press MENU OK to save the resized copy to a separate file The sizes available vary with the size of the original image IMAGE ROTATE Rotate pictures taken in tall orientation so that they are displayed in tall orientation in the LCD monitor 1 Display the desired picture 2 Select J IMAGE ROTATE in the playback menu 3 Press the selector down to rotate the picture 90 clockwise up to rotate it 90 counterclock wise 4 Press MENU OK The picture automatically be displayed in the selected orientation whenever it is played back on the camera Protected pictures can not be rotated Remove protection before rotating pictures E9 65 The camera may not be able to rotate pictures created with other devices PRINT ORDER DPOF Select pictures for printing on DPOF and PictBridge compatible devices ES 48 66 Menus 00 UH100_EN indb 66 3 31 2011 12 19 17 PM The Setup Menu Using the Setup Menu 1 Display the setup menu 1 1 Press MENU OK to display the menu for the cur Sy rent mode 1 2 Press the selector left to highlight the tab for the current menu Back a 1 3 Press the selector down to highlight amp 1 4 Press the selector right to place the cursor in the setup menu 2 Adjust settings Highlight items and press the selector right to view options then high light an option and press MENU OK Press DISP BACK to exit w
21. FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA FINEPIX L50 Series FINEPIX L30 Series Owner s Manual Thank you for your purchase of this product This manual describes how to use your FUJIFILM digital camera and the supplied software Be sure that you have read and un derstood its contents and the warnings in For Your Safety EB ii before using the camera Exif Print PictBridge 00 UH100_EN indb i BL01438 200 SX Before You Begin First Steps Basic Photography and Playback More on Photography More on Playback Movies Connections Menus Technical Notes Troubleshooting 3 31 2011 12 19 00 PM For Your Safety IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read Instructions All the safety and operat ing instructions should be read before the appliance is operated Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference Heed Warnings All warnings on the ap pliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to Follow Instructions All operating and use instructions should be followed Power Sources This video product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your appliance dealer or local power company For video products intend ed to operate from battery power or other sources refer to the operating instructions G
22. If the message is repeated format the card ES 69 If the message persists replace the card Camera malfunction Contact a FUJIFILM dealer READ ERROR 85 00 UH100_EN indb 85 3 31 2011 12 19 21 PM Warning Description FRAME NO FULL The camera has run out of frame numbers current frame number is 999 9999 Format the memory card and select RENEW for FRAME NO Take a picture to reset frame num bering to 100 0001 then select CONTINUOUS for FRAME NO ES 70 ce estou An attempt was made to choose a flash mode with the camera in silent mode Exit silent mode THE DISP BUTIONTO before choosing a flash mode ES 68 DEACTIVATE SILENT MODE 9 j T00 MANY FRAMES A search has returned more 5 000 results or more than 999 frames were selected for deletion Perform a different search or select fewer pictures PROTECTED FRAME An attempt was made to delete or rotate to a protected picture Remove protection and try again ES 65 EW CANNOTCROP D pictures can not be cropped CAN NOT CROP The picture is damaged or was not created with the camera EM CANNOT EXECUTE An attempt was made to create a resized copy at a size equal to or larger than the original Choose a smaller size CAN NOT ROTATE An attempt was made to rotate a picture that can not be rotated CAN NOT ROTATE Movies can not be rotated 86 00 UH100_EN indb 86 3 31 2011 12 19 21 PM Warning
23. age is repeated format the card ES 69 If the message persists replace the card Camera malfunction Contact a FUJIFILM dealer PROTECTED CARD The memory card is locked Unlock the card ES 9 BUSY The memory card is incorrectly formatted Use the camera to format the card EE 69 84 00 UH100_EN indb 84 3 31 2011 12 19 21 PM Warning Description The memory card is not formatted for use in the camera Format the card EA 69 The memory card contacts require cleaning or the memory card is damaged Clean the contacts witha soft dry cloth Ifthe message is repeated format the card ES 69 Ifthe message persists CARD ERROR replace the card Incompatible memory card Use a compatible card ES 11 Camera malfunction Contact a FUJIFILM dealer MEMORY FULL The memory card is full and pictures can not be recorded or copied Delete pictures or insert a memory card with more free space Memory card error or connection error Reinsert the card or turn the camera off and then on again If the message persists contact a FUJIFILM dealer WRITE ERROR Not enough memory remaining to record additional pictures Delete pictures or insert a memory card with more free space The memory card is not formatted Format the memory card ES 69 The file is corrupt or was not created with the camera The file can not be viewed The memory card contacts require cleaning Clean the contacts with a soft dry cloth
24. and follow the on screen instructions EDIT Edit the book as described in Creating a PhotoBook ES 39 ERASE Delete the book e Photobooks Photobooks can be copied to a computer using the supplied MyFinePix Studio soft ware 40 00 UH100_EN indb 40 3 31 2011 12 19 14 PM Viewing Panoramas If you press the selector down when a panorama is displayed full frame the camera will play back the picture from left to right To pause playback press the selector down press the selector down again to resume To delete the panorama press the selector up jg when playback is paused To exit to full frame playback press the selector up while panorama playback is in progress a DOM v IE E More on Playback 41 00 UH100_EN indb 41 3 31 2011 12 19 14 PM Movies Recording Movies Shoot short movies with sound During recording REC m and the time remaining will be displayed in the LCD moni tor and sound will be recorded via the built in microphone be careful not to cover the microphone during recording REC 12s 1 Press MENU OK to display the shooting menu and select amp MOVIE for 2 SHOOTING MODE ES 20 Use zoom buttons to frame the subject 2 Press the shutter button all the way down to start recording 3 To end recording press the shutter button again Recording ends auto matically when the movie reaches maximum length or memory is full e Zoom adjustment Zoom
25. can be adjusted while recording is in progress Select the type of zoom available for amp MOVIE ZOOM TYPE in the setup menu Selecting OPTICAL blocks sound being recorded when zooming 42 00 UH100_EN indb 42 3 31 2011 12 19 15 PM Before recording select a frame size using the KA QUALITY option in the shooting menu Select Gi 640 x 480 to record standard definition movies or BJ 320 x 240 for longer movies Focus exposure and white balance are adjusted automatically throughout record ing The color and brightness of the image may vary from that displayed before ecording begins Sounds made by the camera may be recorded Do not open the battery chamber cover during shooting or saving a movie on a memory card Failure to observe this precaution could prevent the movie from be ing played back Vertical or horizontal streaks may appear in movies containing very bright subjects This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction The temperature of the camera may rise if it is used to record movies for an ex tended period or if the ambient temperature is high This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction 43 00 UH100_EN indb 43 3 31 2011 12 19 15 PM Viewing Movies During playback movies are displayed in the LCD monitor as shown at right The following operations can be per formed while a movie is displayed Option Description Start pause Press the selector down to start pla
26. cator is displayed in the center of the LCD monitor Charging indicator Battery status Action Battery charging Unplug the AC power adapter from the power outlet and remove the battery The charging indicator will disappear when charging completes m jm Battery fault The camera operates in external power mode if the camera is turned on while plugged into AC power 00 UH100_EN indb 7 3 31 2011 12 19 07 PM Inserting the Battery and a Memory Card Insert the battery and memory card as described below 1 Open the battery chamber cover Be sure the camera is off before opening the battery chamber cover Do not open the battery chamber cover when the camera is on Failure to observe this precaution could result in damage to im age files or memory cards Do not use excessive force when handling the battery chamber cover 2 Insert the battery Insert the battery into the camera as D shown making sure that the battery is in the orientation indicated by the OO labels Insert the battery in the correct orientation Do not use force or attempt to insert the battery upside down or backwards The battery will slide in easily in the cor rect orientation Make sure that battery does not fall out when inserting it 00 UH100_EN indb 8 3 31 2011 12 19 07 PM Inserting the Battery and a Memory Card 3 Insert the memory card Holding the memory card in the orientation shown a
27. cene or type of subject Choosing a Shooting Mode 1 Press MENU OK to display the shooting menu 2 Highlight e SHOOTING MODE and press the selector right to display shooting mode options 3 Highlight the desired mode and press MENU OK iii SCENE RECOGNITION Selects optimum camera settings for certain modes ok Sai 4 Press DISP BACK to exit to shooting mode 20 00 UH100_EN indb 20 3 31 2011 eosveal 12 19 09 PM Shooting Mode Options Scene Description SCENE RECOGNITION AUTO The camera automatically analyzes Choose for crisp clear snapshots situations he composition and selects a scene according to shooting conditions and the type of subject This mode is recommended in most P PROGRAM AE Options for white balance will be ful tion can be adjusted manually y available and exposure compensa s MOVIE Shoot a movie with sound 4 NATURAL amp 4 The camera takes two shots one without the flash and one with NATURAL LIGHT Capture natural lighting under low light conditions PORTRAIT Choose for portraits SMILE amp SHOOT detects a smiling face The shutter is released automatically when Intelligent Face Detection A LANDSCAPE Choose for daylight shots of buildings and landscapes PANORAMA Take up to three pictures and join them together to form a panorama A SPORT Choose when photographing moving sub
28. ct is poorly lit Use of a tripod is SUPPRESSED FLASH recommended 84 8 Capture both the main subject and the background under low light note that SLOW SYNCHRO brightly lit scenes may be overexposed 30 00 UH100_EN indb 30 3 31 2011 12 19 12 PM 4 Using the Flash Intelligent Flash Ifthe flash will fire EA will be displayed when the shutter button is pressed halfway At slow shutter speeds t6 will appear in the display to warn that pictures may be blurred use of a tripod is recommended The flash may fire several times with each shot Do not move the camera until shooting is complete The flash may cause vignetting More on Photography 31 00 UH100_EN indb 31 3 31 2011 12 19 12 PM Using the Self Timer To use the self timer press the selector down and choose from the following options O Option Description amp OFF Self timer off 83 105E0 The shutter is released ten seconds after the shutter button is pressed Use for self portraits The shutter is released two seconds after the shutter button is pressed Use to amp 2SEO reduce blur caused by the camera moving when the shutter release button is pressed 32 00 UH100_EN indb 32 3 31 2011 12 19 12 PM EJ Intelligent Face Detection Intelligent Face Detection sets focus and exposure for human faces anywhere in the frame preventing the camera from focusing on the backgr
29. ctures require less memory allowing more pictures to be sjze Aspect ratio recorded e Size Versus Aspect Ratio Size Option Prints at sizes up to 34x 25cm 13 5 10in M 24x18cm 9 5x7in S 17x13cm 7x5in Aspect ratio 4 3 Pictures have the same 3 2 Pictures have the same 16 9 Suited for display on proportions as the camera proportions as a frame of High Definition HD devices display 35mm film 3 f i d A A 4 be 58 Menus 00 UH100_EN indb 58 3 31 2011 12 19 16 PM Using the Menus Shooting Mode MAGE QUALITY defaults to N Choose how much image files are compressed Option Description FINE Low compression Select for higher image quality NORMAL High compression Select this option to store more pictures Menus 59 00 UH100_EN indb 59 3 31 2011 12 19 17 PM Using the Menus Shooting Mode H WHiTe BALANGE Eins wAUTO For natural colors choose a setting that matches the light source Option Description AUTO White balance adjusted automatically For subjects in direct sunlight For subjects in the shade Use under daylight fluorescent lights Use under warm white fluorescent lights Use under cool white fluorescent lights 3b SE SE SE oF 0 Use under incandescent lighting Results vary with shooting conditions Play pictures back after shooting to chec
30. d cause damage or product malfunction Fingerprints and other marks on the lens can affect pictures Keep the lens clean The ON OFF button does not completely end the supply of power to the camera Auto Power Off The camera will turn off automatically if no operations are performed for the length of time selected for fj AUTO POWER OFF 71 14 00 UH100_EN indb 14 3 31 2011 12 19 07 PM Basic Setup A language selection dialog is displayed the first time the camera is turned on Set up the camera as described below you can reset the clock or change languages at any time using the I9 DATE TIME or 9 amp 5 LANG options in the setup menu for information on displaying the setup menu see page 68 1 Highlight a language and press MENU OK Press DISP BACK to skip the current step Any steps you skip r n FRANCAIS will be displayed the next time the camera is turned on DeuTSCH 0 K SME BACK TI 2 The date and time will be displayed Press the selector oaemmenorser left or right to highlight the year month day hour or oe minute and press up or down to change To change the me Bull 12 00 order in which the year month and day are displayed highlight the date format and press the selector up or down Press MENU OK when settings are complete The Camera Clock If the battery is removed for an extended period the camera clock will be reset and the language selection dial
31. dows XP to uninstall MyFinePix Studio Under Windows one or more confirmation dialogs may be displayed read the contents carefully before clicking OK 56 Connections 00 UH100_EN indb 56 3 31 2011 12 19 16 PM Menus Using the Menus Shooting Mode Using the Shooting Menu To display the shooting menu press MENU OK in shooting mode Highlight items and press the selector right to view options then highlight an option and press MENU OK Press DISP BACK to exit when settings are complete The options available vary with the shooting mode selected Shooting Menu Options SHOOTING MODE defaults to rima Choose a shooting mode according to the type of subject E8 20 defaultsto AUTO Control the camera s sensitivity to light Higher values can reduce blur note however that mot tling may appear in pictures taken at high sensitivities a 100 q 1S0 gt 1600 Bright Scene Dark Less noticeable Noise mottling More noticeable Option Description AUTO Sensitivity is adjusted automatically in response to shooting conditions ES Sensitivity is set to the specified value which is shown in the display 00 UH100_EN indb 57 3 31 2011 12 19 16 PM Using the Menus Shooting Mode IMAGE SIZE defauits to 4 3 Choose the image size and aspect ratio at which pictures are record 4 3 ed Large pictures can be printed at large sizes with no drop in quality T baai pi
32. ects of any kind into this video product through openings as they may touch dangerous volt age points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the video product Lightning For added protection for this video roduct receiver during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system This will prevent damage to the video product due to lightning and power ine surges Servicing Do not attempt to service this video roduct yourself as opening or removing cov ers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Damage Requiring Service Unplug this video product from the wall outlet and refer servic ing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions When the power supply cord or plug is damaged If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the video product If the video product has been exposed to rain or water If the video product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged If the video product does not operate nor mally follow the operating instructions Ad just only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technic
33. emaining may not diminish at an even rate E FinePix L50 Series Medium a 2GB 4GB 8GB FINE NORMAL FINE NORMAL FINE NORMAL 4 3 310 620 630 1240 1270 2500 z 3 2 350 690 710 1390 1430 2790 a 16 9 420 820 840 1640 1690 3290 S m43 630 1210 1260 2420 2520 4850 B 1150 2140 2300 4290 4600 8580 c40 24min 55min 111 min A 320 58min 116 min 233 min Individual movies can not exceed 2 GB in size or 29 minutes in length If more than 2 GB are avail able the camera will show the time remaining for a movie 2 GB in size 00 UH100_EN indb 91 91 3 31 2011 12 19 22 PM E FinePix L30 Series Medium a 2GB 4GB 8GB FINE NORMAL FINE NORMAL FINE NORMAL 4 3 370 730 750 1470 1510 2950 z 3 2 420 820 840 1650 1690 3300 a 16 9 500 960 1000 1930 2000 3880 S m43 730 1410 1470 2820 2950 5640 B2 1800 3230 3600 6460 7200 12930 a f640 24min 55min 111 min amp 58min 116 min 233 min Individual movies can not exceed 2 GB in size or 29 minutes in length If more than 2 GB are avail able the camera will show the time remaining for a movie 2 GB in size 92 00 UH100_EN indb 92 3 31 2011 12 19 22 PM Specifications Model Digital Camera FinePix L50 Series L30 Series Effective pixels FinePix L50 Series 12 million FinePix L30 Series 10 million ccD 1 3 in square pixel CCD with primary color filte
34. ennas Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the video product be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Section 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA No 70 provides information with respect to proper ground ing of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding conductors location of antenna discharge unit connec tion to grounding electrodes and require ments for the grounding electrode EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE Antenna Lead ae in Wire Ground Clamp Electric Service Equipment ia Ground Clamps TA 7 Grounding 4 Power Service Grounding eae Electrode System NEC ART 250 PART H 810 20 Power Lines An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of over head power lines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits When installing an outside antenna system extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal 00 UH100_EN indb iii Use Cleaning Unplug this video product from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liq uid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning Object and Liquid Entry Never push obj
35. ers Electricallinterference his camera may interfere with hospital or aviation equipment Consult with hospital or airline staff before using the camera in a ospital or on an aircraft Coon Television ystems ITSC National Television System Committee is a color television telecasting specification adopted mainly in the U S A Canada and Japan PAL Phases Alternation by Line is a color television system adopted mainly in European countries and China Beer Brenton 25 Exif Print is a newly revised digital camera file ormat in which information stored with pho tographs is used for optimal color reproduc tion during printing IMPORTANT NOTICE Read Before Using the Software Direct or indirect export in whole or in part of licensed software without the permission of the applicable governing bodies is pro ibited 3 31 2011 12 19 03 PM About This Manual Before using the camera read this manual and the warnings in For Your Safe ty ES ii For information on specific topics consult the sources below Table of Contents s0s00s0ss00e xi Troubleshooting 0 0 s 0 0000 79 The Table of Contents gives an Having a specific problem with the overview of the entire manual The camera Find the answer here principal camera operations are list ed here Warning Messages and Displays 84 Find out what s behind that flashing icon or error message in t
36. f or remove the memory card while the memory card is being formatted or data are being recorded to or deleted from the card Failure to observe this precaution could damage the card Format SD SDHC memory cards before first use and be sure to reformat all memory cards after using them in a computer or other device For more information on for matting memory cards see i FORMAT ES 69 Memory cards are small and can be swallowed keep out of reach of children If a child swallows a memory card seek medical assistance immediately miniSD or microSD adapters that are larger or smaller than the standard dimensions of an SD SDHC memory card may not eject normally if the card does not eject take the camera to an authorized service representative Do not forcibly remove the card Do not affix labels to memory cards Peeling labels can cause camera malfunction Formatting a memory card in the camera creates a folder in which pictures are stored Do not rename or delete this folder or use a computer or other device to edit delete or rename image files Always use the camera to delete pictures before editing or renaming files copy them to a computer and edit or rename the copies not the originals 11 00 UH100_EN indb 11 3 31 2011 12 19 07 PM Inserting the Battery and a Memory Card Batteries Remove dirt from the battery terminals with a clean dry cloth Failure to observe this precaution could prevent the battery from charging D
37. face E Condensation Sudden increases in temperature such as occur when entering a heated building on a cold day can cause con densation inside the camera If this occurs turn the camera off and wait an hour before turning it on again If condensation forms on the memory card remove the card and wait for the condensation to dissipate 77 3 31 2011 12 19 20 PM Cleaning Use a blower to remove dust from the lens and LCD monitor then gently wipe with a soft dry cloth Any remaining stains can be removed by wiping gently with a piece of FUJ FILM lens cleaning paper to which a small amount of lens cleaning fluid has been applied Care should be taken to avoid scratching the lens or LCD monitor The camera body can be cleaned with a soft dry cloth Do not use alcoho Traveling Keep the camera i thinner or other volatile chemicals n your carry on baggage Checked baggage may suffer violent shocks that could damage the camera 78 00 UH100_EN indb 78 3 31 2011 12 19 20 PM Troubleshooting Problems and Solutions Power and Battery Problem Solution The battery is exhausted Charge the battery E 6 or insert a fully charged spare battery The camera does not EB 8 turn on The battery is inserted incorrectly Reinsert in the correct orientation ES 8 The battery chamber cover is not latched Latch the battery chamber cover EE 8 The battery is cold Warm the battery by placi
38. ge Battery perfor mance may also drop if the batteries are run down in a device such as a flashlight Use the discharge option in the camera setup menu to discharge Ni MH batteries Batteries that no longer hold a charge even after repeat edly being discharged and recharged have reached the end of their service life and must be replaced Ni MH batteries can be recharged in a bat tery charger sold separately Batteries may become warm to the touch after charging Refer to the instructions provided with the charger for more information Use the char ger with compatible batteries only Ni MH batteries gradually lose their charge when not in use E Disposal Dispose of used batteries in accord with local regulations AGRower Adapters AvailableSeparately This section applies to all camera models Use only FUJIFILM AC power adapters desig nated for use with this camera Other adapt ers could damage the camera The AC power adapter is for indoor use only Be sure the DC plug is securely connected to the camera Turn the camera off before disconnecting the adapter Disconnect the adapter by the plug not the cable Do not use with other devices Do not disassemble Do not expose to high heat and humidity Do not subject to strong physical shocks he adapter may hum or become hot to the touch during use This is normal f the adapter causes radio interference reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
39. he display e Memory Cards Pictures can be stored on optional SD and SDHC memory cards B3 11 In this manual SD SDHC memory cards are referred to as memory cards 00 UH100_EN indb ix 3 31 2011 12 19 03 PM Frequently Used Buttons E Turning the Camera on in Playback Mode E Taking Pictures During Playback gt When the camera is gt To return instantly to shooting mode off playback can be press the shutter button halfway started by pressing the P button for about a second 19 6 E Silent Mode 1O E Deleting Pictures gt Press and hold the DISP sms gt Press the selector up if BACK button to disable to display deletion op camera lights and i i tions sounds amp J E at 00 UH100_EN indb x 3 31 2011 12 19 04 PM Table of Contents For Your Safety IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Safety Notes About This Manual Frequently Used Buttons Before You Begin Symbols and Conventions Supplied Accessories Parts of the Camera Camera Displays Shooting Playback First Steps Charging the Battery Inserting the Battery and a Memory Card Compatible Memory Cards Turning the Camera on and Off Shooting Mode Playback Mode Basic Setup Basic Photography and Playback Taking Pictures in Scene Recognition Mode 16 Viewing Pictures csssssssssssessececccceeessssssnseeseseseeeeee 19 00 UH100_EN indb xi M
40. he printer not all the functions described below may be supported 1 Connect the supplied USB cable as shown and turn the printer on SLA 2 Press the B button for about a second to turn the camera on 3 Press the selector left or right to display a picture you wish to print 4 Press the selector up or down to choose the number of copies up to 99 5 Repeat steps 3 4 to select additional pictures Press MENU OK to display a confirmation dialog when settings are complete 46 Connections 00 UH100_EN indb 46 3 31 2011 12 19 15 PM 6 Press MENU OK to start printing Printing can be interrupted by pressing DISP BACK but note that some printers may not respond immediately If the printer stops before printing is complete turn the camera off and then on again 7 After confirming that PRINTING has cleared from the camera display turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable Pictures can be printed from a memory card that has been formatted in the camera If no pictures are selected the camera will print one copy of the current picture Page size print quality and border selections are made using the printer e Printing the Date of Recording To print the date of recording on pictures press DISP BACK in the PictBridge display and select PRINT WITH DATE 6 in the PictBridge menu to print pictures without the date of recording select PRINT WITHOUT DATE 47 00 UH100_EN indb 47 3 31 2011 12 19 15 PM Printing
41. hen settings are complete 67 00 UH100_EN indb 67 3 31 2011 12 19 17 PM The Setup Menu Setup Menu Options Set the camera clock BE 15 S TIME DIFFERENGE defaultsto 2 Switch the camera clock instantly from your home time zone to the local time at your destina tion when traveling To specify the difference between local time and your home time zone 1 Highlight lt LOCAL and press the selector right 2 Use the selector to choose the time difference between local time and your home time zone in increments of 15 minutes 3 Press MENU OK To switch between local time and your home time zone highlight LOCAL or f HOME and press MENU OK Option Description HOME Switch to the time currently selected for f amp DATE TIME see above LOCAL Switch to local time If this option is selected and the time and date will be displayed in yellow for three seconds each time the camera is turned on S Sea LANG defaultsto ENGLISH defaults to OFF Select ON to disable the speaker and flash in situations in which camera sounds or lights may be unwelcome note that the flash will still fire in 4 mode 68 Menus 00 UH100_EN indb 68 3 31 2011 12 19 18 PM The Setup Menu RESET Reset all settings except DATE TIME TIME DIFFERENCE BACKGROUND COLOR and Em VIDEO SYSTEM to default values 1 Highlight L RESET and press the selector right to display a confirmation dialog 2 High
42. hooting menu 2 Select a frame and take the first shot 3 Press MENU OK to display a guide showing an edge of the picture you have just taken Take the next shot framing it to overlap with the previous picture B Guide Display after 1st shot Frame next shot 4 Repeat Step 3 to take the third shot and then press MENU OK to display the completed pan orama 5 Press MENU OK to save the picture More on Photography 25 00 UH100_EN indb 25 3 31 2011 12 19 10 PM Focus Lock To compose photographs with off center subjects 1 Focus Position the subject in the focus frame tw and press the shutter button halfway to lock focus and exposure Focus and exposure will remain locked while the shutter button is pressed halfway AF AE lock 2 Recompose Keep the button pressed halfway 3 Shoot Press the button all the way down 26 00 UH100_EN indb 26 More on Photography 3 31 2011 12 19 10 PM Focus Lock e Autofocus Although the camera boasts a high precision autofocus system it may be unable to focus on the subjects listed below If the camera is unable to focus focus on another subject at the same distance and use focus lock to recompose the photograph Very shiny subjects such as mirrors or car bodies Subjects that show little contrast with the background Fast moving subjects for example subjects in clothing that is the same color Subjects photographed through a window
43. ian Kazakh Latvian Lithuanian Polish Portuguese Romanian Russian Serbian Slovak Spanish Thai Turkish Ukrainian Vietnamese Input output terminals AN OUT NTSC or PAL output with monaural sound audio video output Digital input output USB 2 0 High Speed shares A V OUT connector MTP PTP Power supply other Power supply NP 45A B rechargeable battery Battery life approximate Battery type Approximate number of frames number of frames that can NP 45A B type supplied with camera 160 be taken with a fully charged battery CIPA standard measured in amp auto mode using battery supplied with camera and SD mem ory card Note Number of shots that can be taken with battery varies with battery charge level and will decline at low temperatures Appendix 95 00 UH100_EN indb 95 3 31 2011 12 19 22 PM Specifications Power supply other Camera dimensions 93 5 mm x 59 8 mm x 32 0 mm 3 7 in x 2 4 in x 1 3 in WxHxD excluding projections minimum depth 18 2 mm 0 7 in Camera weight Approx 100 g 3 5 oz excluding battery accessories and memory card Shooting weight Approx 120 g 4 2 oz including battery and memory card Operating conditions Temperature 0 C 40 C 32 F 104 F Humidity 10 80 no condensation NP 45A B rechargeable battery Nominal voltage DC3 7V Nominal capacity 720mAh Operating temperature 0 C 40 C 32 F 104 F Dimens
44. ian to restore the video product to its normal operation When the video product exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteris tics as the original part Unauthorized sub stitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to this video product ask the ser vice technician to perform safety checks to determine that the video product is in proper operating condition 3 31 2011 12 19 01 PM Be sure to read these notes before use Safety Notes Make sure that you use your camera correctly Read these safety notes and your Owner s Manual carefully before use After reading these safety notes store them in a safe place About the Icons Z N WARNING W Donotusein the bathroom or shower Do not use the camera in the bathroom or shower This can cause a fire or electric shock 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 serious injury can result if the information is ignored WARNING This icon indicates tha
45. installation with 400 MB available when FinePixViewer is running Free disk space Video 800 x 600 pixels or more with thousands of colors or better Other Built in USB port recommended Operation is not guaranteed with other USB ports 2 After starting the computer and quitting any applications that may be run ning insert the installer CD in a CD ROM drive and double click Installer for Mac OS X 3 An installer dialog will be displayed click Installing FinePixViewer to start installation Enter an administrator name and password when prompted and click OK then follow the on screen instructions to install FinePixViewer Click Exit to quit the installer when installation is complete 52 00 UH100_EN indb 52 3 31 2011 12 19 16 PM 4 Remove the installer CD from the CD ROM drive Note that you may be unable to remove the CD if Safari is running if necessary quit Safari before removing the CD Store the installer CD in a dry location out of direct sun light in case you need to re install the software 5 Mac 0S X 10 5 or earlier Open the Applications folder start Image Capture and select Preferences from the Image Capture application menu The Image Capture preferences dialog will be displayed choose Other in the When a camera is connected open menu then select FPVBridge in the Applications FinePixViewer folder and click Open Quit Image Cap ture 1 Mac 0S X 10 6 Connect the came
46. ions WxHxD 31 0 mm x 39 6 mm x 6 0 mm 1 2 in x 1 5in x 0 2 in Weight Approx 15 5 g 0 5 oz AC power adapter Rated input 100V 240V AC 50 60 Hz Input capacity 100V 10VA 240V 20VA Rated output 5 0V DC 1000 mA Operating temperature 0 C 40 C 32 F 104 F Dimensions WxHxD 68mm x 69 mm x 22 mm 2 7 in x 2 7 in x 0 9 in excluding projections Weight Approx 42 g 1 5 oz Weight and dimensions may vary with the country or region of sale 96 Appendix 00 UH100_EN indb 96 3 31 2011 12 19 22 PM E Notices Specifications subject to change without notice FUJIFILM shall not be held liable for damages resulting from errors in this manual Although the LCD monitor is manufactured using advanced high precision technol ogy small bright points and anomalous colors may appear particularly in the vicinity of text This is normal for this type of LCD monitor and does not indicate a malfunc tion images recorded with the camera are unaffected Digital cameras may malfunction when exposed to strong radio interference e g electric fields static electricity or line noise Due to the type of lens used some distortion may occur at the periphery of images This is normal 97 00 UH100_EN indb 97 3 31 2011 12 19 22 PM FUJIFILM FUJIFILM Corporation 7 3 AKASAKA 9 CHOME MINATO KU TOKYO 107 0052 JAPAN 00 UH100_EN indb 98 3 31 2011 12 19 22 PM
47. jects NIGHT Choose this mode for poorly lit twilight or night scenes RC NIGHT TRIPOD Choose this mode for slow shutter speeds when shooting at night wa SUNSET Choose this mode to record the vivid colors in sunrises and sunsets 00 UH100_EN indb 21 21 3 31 2011 12 19 09 PM Scene Description Choose for crisp clear shots that capture the brightness of scenes domi G SNOW ne 3 nated by shining white snow Xi BEACH Choose for crisp clear shots that capture the brightness of sunlit beaches X FLOWER Choose for vivid close ups of flowers 22 00 UH100_EN indb 22 3 31 2011 12 19 09 PM Shooting Mode a PANORAMA In this mode you can take up to three pictures and join them together to form a panorama Use of a tripod is recommended to assist in composing overlap ping shots The camera zooms all the way out and zoom remains fixed at the widest angle until shooting is complete 1 Select pag AUTO for EJ MODE in the shooting menu E 57 2 Press the selector up to select a frame Press the selector left or right to Eq highlight a pan direction and press MENU OK 3 Take a photograph Exposure and white balance for the panorama are set with the first shot 4 Frame the next shot to overlap with the previous picture by superimpos ing amp on so that they form a solid circle The camera will release the shutter automatically Pan direction a EO back NES Co JE back
48. k colors in the LCD monitor 60 Menus 00 UH100_EN indb 60 3 31 2011 12 19 17 PM Using the Menus Shooting Mode GQ FAGE DETECTION Choose whether the camera automatically detects and sets focus and exposure for human por trait subjects EB 33 EMODE defaultsito Bug Choose how panoramas are framed ES 23 LA QUALITY s Choose a frame size for movies ES 43 Menus 61 00 UH100_EN indb 61 3 31 2011 12 19 17 PM Using the Menus Playback Mode Using the Playback Menu To display the playback menu press MENU OK in bh ee playback mode Highlight items and press the St selector right to view options then highlight an 2 option and press MENU OK Press DISP BACK to exit ao when settings are complete Playback Menu Options GE PHOTOBOOK ASSIST Create books from your favorite photos EE 39 IMAGE SEARGH Search for pictures EE 38 ERASE Delete all or selected pictures EB 37 62 Menus 00 UH100_EN indb 62 3 31 2011 12 19 17 PM Using the Menus Playback Mode MARK UPLOAD TO Select pictures for upload to YouTube or Facebook using MyFinePix Studio Windows only E Selecting Pictures for Upload 1 Select YouTube to choose movies for upload to YouTube FACEBOOK to choose photos and movies for upload to Facebook 2 Press the selector left or right to display pictures and press MENU OK to select or deselect Press DISP BACK to exit when all the
49. ke the urgent action indicated should any of the following situations arise If liquid crystal comes in contact with your skin clean the area with a cloth and then wash thoroughly with soap and running water If liquid crystal enters your eyes flush the af fected eye with clean water for at least 15 minutes and then seek medical assistance If liquid crystal is swallowed rinse your mouth thoroughly with water Drink large quantities of water and induce vomiting then seek medical assistance Although the display is manufactured using extremely high precision technology it may contain pixels that are always lit or that do not light This is not a malfunction and images re corded with the roduct are unaffected xD Picture Card and 2 are trademarks of FUJIFILM Corporation The typefaces included herein are solely developed by DynaComware Taiwan Inc Macintosh QuickTime and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc in the U S A and other countries Windows 7 Windows Vista and the Windows logo are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies Adobe and Adobe Reader are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the U S A and or other countries The SDHC and SDXC logos are trademarks of SD 3C LLC The HDMI logo is a trademark YouTube is a trademark of Google Inc All other trade names mentioned in this manual are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective own
50. le through shooting and playback indicators as follows Shooting Indicators displayed indicators hidden best framing Playback Indicators displayed indicators hidden 00 UH100_EN indb 5 3 31 2011 12 19 06 PM First Steps Charging the Battery The battery is not charged at shipment Charge the battery before use The camera charges the battery internally 1 Open the battery chamber cover Be sure the camera is off before opening the battery chamber cover Do not open the battery chamber cover when the camera is on Failure to observe this precaution could result in damage to im age files or memory cards Do not use excessive force when handling the battery chamber cover 2 Insert the battery Insert the battery into the camera as shown making sure that the battery is in the orientation indicated by the O labels The camera uses an NP 45A B rechargeable battery Insert the battery in the correct orientation Do nor use force or attempt to insert the battery upside down or backwards The battery will slide in easily in the cor rect orientation Make sure that battery does not fall out when inserting it 00 UH100_EN indb 6 3 31 2011 12 19 06 PM 3 Close the battery chamber cover 4 Charge the battery Connect the camera and AC power adapt er using the included USB cable Then plug the AC power adapter into a power outlet e The Charging Indicator The charging indi
51. light OK and press MENU OK FORMAT This option will format the memory card When a memory card is inserted in the camera select OK to begin formatting All data including protected pictures will be deleted from the memory card Be sure im portant files have been copied to a computer or other storage device Do not open the battery chamber cover during formatting IONS SEO Choose how long pictures are displayed in the LCD monitor after shooting Option Description 3 SEC Pictures are displayed for three seconds 3 SEC or 1 5 seconds 1 5 SEC 1 5 SEC Colors may differ slightly from those in the final image i ZOOM CONTINUOUS Pictures are displayed until the MENU OK button is pressed OFF Pictures are not displayed after shooting Menus 69 00 UH100_EN indb 69 3 31 2011 12 19 18 PM The Setup Menu E FRAME NO defaultsito CONT New pictures are stored in image files named using a four digit file Frame number number assigned by adding one to the last file number used The file m ge number is displayed during playback as shown at right FRAME NO TT controls whether file numbering is reset to 0001 when a new memory Directory File card is inserted or the current memory card is formatted number number Option Description Numbering continues from the last file number used or the first available CONTINUOUS file number whichever is higher Choose this option to reduce the num ber of pictures
52. n is provided or the manufacturer s instructions have been ad hered to This video product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register Attachments Do not use attachments not recommended by the video product manu facturer as they may cause hazards Water and Moisture Do not use this video product near water for example near a bath tub wash bowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool and the like Power Cord Protection Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to cords at plugs convenience re ceptacles and the point where they exit from the appliance Accessories Do not place this video product on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket or table The video product may fall causing serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the appliance Use only with a cart stand tripod bracket or table recom mended by the manufacturer or sold with the video product Any mounting of the ap pliance should follow the manufacturer s in structions and should use a mounting acces sory recommended by the manufacturer An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care Quick stops exces sive force and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn 3 31 2011 12 19 01 PM For Your Safety Ant
53. ng a print order created by another camera a message will be displayed Create a new print order as described above 49 00 UH100_EN indb 49 3 31 2011 12 19 16 PM Viewing Pictures on a Computer The supplied software can be used to copy pictures to a computer where they can be stored viewed organized and printed Before proceeding install the software as described below Do not connect the camera to the computer until installation is complete Windows Installing MyFinePix Studio 1 Confirm that the computer meets the following system requirements Windows 7 Windows Vista Windows XP CPU 3 GHz Pentium 4 or better 2 GHz Pentium 4 or better RAM 1GB or more 512MB or more Free disk space 15GB or more 2GB or more 1024x768 pixels or more with 24 bit color or better video A graphics processing unit GPU that supports DirectX 7 or later Built in USB port recommended Operation is not guaranteed with other USB ports Other Internet connection broadband recommended required to install NET Framework if necessary to use auto update feature and when per forming such tasks as sharing pictures on line or via e mail Other versions of Windows are not supported Only pre installed operating systems are supported operation is not guaranteed on home built computers or computers that have been upgraded from earlier versions of Windows 2 Start the computer Log in to an account with administ
54. ng it in a pocket or other warm place and reinsert it in the camera immediately before taking a picture There is dirt on the battery terminals Clean the terminals with a soft dry cloth ee runsdown 4 is selected for shooting mode Select 29 mode to reduce the drain on the battery TERY E 20 The battery has been charged many times The battery has reached the end of its charging life Purchase a new battery a turis off Charge the battery E 6 or insert a fully charged spare battery EE 8 Reinsert the battery in the correct orientation and make sure that the power connection is made EB 6 Charging is slow Charge the battery at room temperature ES vi There is dirt on the battery terminals Clean the terminals with a soft dry cloth The battery does not The battery has been charged many times The battery has reached the end of its charging charge life Purchase a new battery If the battery still fails to charge contact your FUJIFILM dealer The battery is too hot or too cold Wait for the battery temperature to stabilize 8 96 Charging does not start 79 00 UH100_EN indb 79 3 31 2011 12 19 20 PM Menus and Displays Problem Solution Menus and displays are act ENGLISH for S SSES LANG ES 15 68 not in English Shooting Problem Solution No picture is taken when the shutter button is pressed Memory is full Insert anew memory card or delete pict
55. o not affix stickers or other objects to the battery Failure to observe this precaution could make it impossible to remove the battery from the camera Do not short the battery terminals The battery could overheat Read the cautions in The Battery and Power Supply E8 vi Use only battery chargers designated for use with the battery Failure to observe this precaution could result in product malfunction Do not remove the labels from the battery or attempt to split or peel the outer casing The battery gradually loses its charge when not in use Charge the battery one or two days before use 12 First Steps 00 UH100_EN indb 12 3 31 2011 12 19 07 PM Turning the Camera on and Off Shooting Mode Press the ON OFF button to turn the camera on The lens will extend and the lens cover will open Press ON OFF again to turn the camera off Switching to Playback Mode Press the B button to start playback Press the shutter button halfway to return to shooting mode 00 UH100_EN indb 13 Playback Mode To turn the camera on and begin playback press the gt button for about a second Press the B button the ON OFF button to off Switching to Shooting Mode To exit to shooting mode press the shut ter button halfway Press the P button to return to playback again or press turn the camera 13 3 31 2011 12 19 07 PM Forcibly obstructing the lens coul
56. og will be displayed when the camera is turned on 15 00 UH100_EN indb 15 3 31 2011 12 19 07 PM Basic Photography and Playback Taking Pictures in Scene Recognition Mode This section describes how to take pictures in scene recognition mode The camera automatically analyzes the composition and adjusts settings ap propriately 1 Turn the camera on Press the ON OFF button to turn the camera on shooting indicators will be displayed e The 58 Icon This icon indicates that the camera continuously searches for faces to select the appropriate scene increasing the drain on the battery e The Scene Icon The camera selects the scene according to shooting conditions and the type of subject PORTRAIT portraits LANDSCAPE landscapes NIGHT poorly lit land scapes NIGHT PORTRAIT poorly lit portraits BACKLIT PORTRAIT backlit portraits AUTO all other scenes 16 00 UH100_EN indb 16 3 31 2011 12 19 07 PM Taking Pictures in dim Scene Recognition Mode 2 Frame the picture Use the zoom buttons to frame the picture in the display Zoom out Zoom in e Holding the Camera Hold the camera steady with both hands and brace your elbows against your sides Shaking or unsteady hands can blur your shots To prevent pictures that are out of focus or too dark under exposed keep your fingers and other objects away from the lens and flash Basic Photography and Pla
57. ol Programmed AE Exposure compensation 2EV 2EV in increments of 15 EV Image stabilization Digital image stabilization Shutter speed AUTO mode 1 4 s 0005 combined mechanical and Other modes 4s 0005 electronic shutter Focus Mode Single AF continuous AF Autofocus system Contrast detect TTL AF Focus area selection CENTER White balance Automatic scene detection six manual preset modes for direct sunlight shade daylight fluores cent warm white fluorescent cool white fluorescent and incandescent Self timer Off 10 sec 2 sec 94 Appendix 00 UH100_EN indb 94 3 31 2011 12 19 22 PM Specifications Flash CCD metered auto flash control effective range when sensitivity is set to AUTO is approx 60 cm 3 1 m 2 0ft 10 2 ft wide angle 60cm 2 0 m 2 0 ft 6 6 ft telephoto effective range in macro mode is approx 30 cm 80 cm 0 9 ft 2 6 ft wide angle 60 cm 1 0 m 2 0 ft 3 3 ft telephoto Flash mode Auto fill flash off slow sync red eye removal off auto with red eye removal fill flash with red eye removal off slow sync with red eye removal red eye removal on LCD monitor 2 4 in 110k dot color LCD monitor frame coverage approx 96 Movies Frame size 640 x 480 320 x 240 30 fps monaural sound Languages Arabic Bulgarian Simplified Chinese Traditional Chinese Czech English Farsi French German Greek Hebrew Hungarian Indonesian Ital
58. ore on Photography Shooting Mode Choosing a Shooting Mode Shooting Mode Options PANORAMA Focus Lock 26 Exposure Compensation W Macro Mode Close ups 4 Using the Flash Intelligent Flash Using the Self Timer EQ Intelligent Face Detection More on Playback Playback Options Playback Zoom Multi Frame Playback Deleting Pictures Image Search PhotoBook Assist Creating a PhotoBook Viewing Photobooks Editing and Deleting Photobooks Viewing Panoramas xi 3 31 2011 12 19 05 PM Movies Recording Movies Viewing Movies Connections Viewing Pictures on TV Printing Pictures via USB Printing the DPOF Print Order Viewing Pictures on a Computer Windows Installing MyFinePix Studio Macintosh Installing FinePixViewer Connecting the Camera xii 00 UH100_EN indb xii Menus Using the Menus Shooting Mode Using the Shooting Menu Shooting Menu Options 2 SHOOTING MODE IMAGE QUALITY CE WHITE BALANCE FACE DETECTION QUALITY 3 31 2011 12 19 05 PM Using the Menus Playback Mode Using the Playback Menu Playback Menu Options The Setup Menu Using the Setup Menu Setup Menu Options EA PHOTOBOOK ASSIST ATE TIME MAGE SEARCH E DIFFERENCE 68 ERASE aa LANG 68 SILENT MODE 68 SET 69 orm FR F E ROTATE
59. ound in group portraits Choose for shots that emphasize portrait subjects To use Intelligent Face Detection press MENU OK A to display the shooting menu and select ON for gt FACE DETECTION Faces can be detected with oy the camera in vertical or horizontal orientation if aS a face is detected it will be indicated by a green border If there is more than one face in the frame the camera will select the face closest to the center other faces are indicated by white borders In some modes the camera may set exposure for the frame as a whole rather than the portrait subject If the subject moves as the shutter button is pressed their face may not be in the area indicated by the green border when the picture is taken More on Photography 33 00 UH100_EN indb 33 3 31 2011 12 19 12 PM More on Playback Playback Options To view the most recent picture in the LCD monitor press the P button 0000 oo 8 6 G 7A LA Press the selector right to view pictures i n the order recorded left to view pictures in reverse order Keep the selec desired frame tor pressed to scroll rapidly to the Pictures taken using other cameras are indicated by a amp gift image icon during playback 34 00 UH100_EN indb 34 3 31 2011 12 19 12 PM Playback Options Playback Zoom Press T to zoom in on pictures displayed in single frame playback press W
60. r Storage media SD SDHC memory cards File system Compliant with Design Rule for Camera File System DCF Exif 2 3 and Digital Print Order Format DPOF File format Still pictures Exif 2 3 JPEG compressed Movies AVI format Motion JPEG Image size pixels FinePix L50 Series E 4 3 4 000X 3 000 MB 3 2 4 000 2 666 E 16 9 4 000 x 2 248 0 4 3 2 816 x 2 112 4 3 2 048 x 1 536 FinePix L30 Series WB 4 3 3 664 2 748 M 3 2 3 664x2 442 16 9 3 664 x 2 062 14 3 2 592 x 1 944 4 3 1 600 x 1 200 Lens Fujinon 3 x optical zoom lens F3 9 wide angle F5 9 telephoto Focal length f 6 8 mm 20 4 mm 35 mm format equivalent 38 mm 114 mm Digital zoom FinePix L50 Series Approx 6 3 X up to 18 9 x when combined with optical zoom FinePix L30 Series Approx 5 7 x up to 17 1 x when combined with optical zoom 00 UH100_EN indb 93 93 3 31 2011 12 19 22 PM Specifications Aperture F3 9 wide angle F5 9 telephoto Focus range Approx 60 cm 2 0 ft infinity wide angle 60 cm 2 0 ft infinity telephoto distance from front of lens Macro approx 10 cm 70cm 0 3 ft 2 3 ft wide angle 60 cm 100 cm 2 0 ft 3 3 ft tele photo Sensitivity Standard output sensitivity equivalent to ISO 100 200 400 800 1600 AUTO Metering 256 segment through the lens TTL metering Exposure contr
61. r in a print order are shown by Ml When the operation is complete press DISP BACK to display a confirmation dialog then highlight OK and press MENU OK to delete the selected pictures A confirmation dialog will be displayed highlight OK and press MENU OK to delete all unprotected pictures Pressing DISP BACK cancels deletion note that any pictures deleted before the button was pressed can not be re covered FRAME SELECTED FRAMES ALL FRAMES Protected pictures can not be deleted Remove protection from any pictures you wish to delete ES 65 Ifa message appears stating that the selected images are part of a DPOF print order press MENU OK to delete the pictures 37 00 UH100_EN indb 37 3 31 2011 12 19 14 PM El Image Search Search for pictures 1 Select IMAGE SEARCH in the playback menu EB 62 highlight one of the following search criteria and press MENU OK BY DATE Search by date BY FACE Search for faces from the face recognition database BYSCENE Search by scene BY TYPE OF DATA Find all still pictures or all movies BY UPLOAD MARK Find all pictures selected for upload to a specified desti nation 2 Select a search condition Only pictures that match the search condition will be displayed To delete or protect selected pictures or to view the search results in a slide show press MENU OK and choose ERASE 37 EJ PROTECT ES 65 or SLIDE SHOW EE 64 38 00 UH10
62. ra and turn it on Open the Applications folder and start Image Capture The camera will be listed under DEVICES select the camera and choose FPVBridge from the Connecting this cam era opens menu and click Choose Quit Image Capture Installation is now complete Proceed to Connecting the Camera ES 54 53 00 UH100_EN indb 53 3 31 2011 12 19 16 PM Viewing Pictures on a Computer Connecting the Camera 1 If the pictures you wish to copy are stored on a memory card insert the card into the camera Windows users may require the Windows CD when starting the software for the first time Loss of power during transfer could result in loss of data or damage to the mem ory card Charge the battery before connecting the camera 2 Turn the camera off and connect the supplied USB cable as shown making sure the connectors are fully inserted Connect the camera directly to the computer do not use a USB hub or keyboard 3 Press the B button for about a second to turn the camera on MyFinePix Studio or FinePixViewer will start automatically follow the on screen in structions to copy pictures to the computer To exit without copying pic tures click Cancel If the software does not start automatically it may not be correctly installed Disconnect the camera and reinstall the software 54 Connections 00 UH100_EN indb 54 3 31 2011 12 19 16 PM For more information on using the supplied softwa
63. ra wi not turn off automatically while a slide show is in progress 64 00 UH100_EN indb 64 Menus 3 31 2011 12 19 17 PM Using the Menus Playback Mode PROME GT Protect pictures from accidental deletion 1 Select EJ PROTECT in the playback menu 2 Highlight one of the following options and press MENU OK FRAME Protect selected pictures Press the selector left or right to view pictures and press MENU OK to select or deselect Press DISP BACK when the operation is complete SET ALL Protect all pictures RESET ALL Remove protection from all pictures Protected pictures will be deleted when the memory card is formatted E8 69 E CROR Create a cropped copy of the current picture Display the desired picture 2 Select E CROP in the playback menu 3 Use the zoom buttons to zoom in and out and use the selector to scroll the picture until the desired portion is displayed Press MENU OK to display a confirmation dialog E Press MENU OK again to save the cropped copy to a separate file uu A Larger crops produce larger copies all copies have an aspect ratio of 4 3 If the size of the final copy will be OK will be displayed in yellow Menus 65 00 UH100_EN indb 65 3 31 2011 12 19 17 PM Using the Menus Playback Mode RESIZE Create a small copy of the current picture 1 Display the desired picture 2 Select f RESIZE in the playback menu 3 Highlight a size and press M
64. rator privileges before proceeding 50 00 UH100_EN indb 50 3 31 2011 12 19 16 PM 3 Exit any applications that may be running and insert the installer CD in a CD ROM drive e Windows 7 Windows Vista If an AutoPlay dialog is displayed click SETUP EXE A User Account Control dialog will then be displayed click Yes Windows 7 or Allow Windows Vista The installer will start automatically click Install MyFinePix Studio and follow the on screen instructions to install MyFinePix Studio If the Installer Does Not Start Automatically If the installer does not start automatically select Computer or My Computer from the Start menu then double click the FINEPIX CD icon to open the FINEPIX CD window and double click setup or SETUP EXE 4 If prompted to install Windows Media Player DirectX or NET Framework follow the on screen instructions to complete installation 5 Remove the installer CD from the CD ROM drive when installation is com plete Store the installer CD in a dry location out of direct sunlight in case you need to re install the software Installation is now complete Proceed to Connecting the Camera EB 54 51 00 UH100_EN indb 51 3 31 2011 12 19 16 PM Macintosh Installing FinePixViewer 1 Confirm that the computer meets the following system requirements CPU PowerPC or Intel os Pre installed copies of Mac OS X version 10 3 9 10 6 RAM 256 MB or more A minimum of 200MB required for
65. re start the application and select the appropriate option from the Help menu Ifa memory card containing a large number of images is inserted there may be a delay before the software starts and you may be unable to import or save images Use a memory card reader to transfer pictures Make sure that the computer does not display a message stating that copying is in progress before turning the camera off or disconnecting the USB cable Failure to observe this precaution could result in loss of data or damage to the memory card Disconnect the camera before inserting or removing memory cards In some cases it may not be possible to access pictures saved to a network server using the supplied software in the same way as on a standalone computer The user bears all applicable fees charged by the phone company or Internet ser vice provider when using services that require an Internet connection 55 00 UH100_EN indb 55 3 31 2011 12 19 16 PM Viewing Pictures on a Computer e Uninstalling the Supplied Software Only uninstall the supplied software when it is no longer required or before begin ning reinstallation After quitting the software and disconnecting the camera drag the FinePixViewer folder from Applications into the Trash and select Empty Trash in the Finder menu Macintosh or open the control panel and use Programs and Features Windows 7 Windows Vista or Add or Remove Programs Win
66. re batteries in a pocket or other warm place and exchange as necessary Cold batteries may recover some of their charge when warmed Fingerprints and other stains on the battery terminals can impair battery performance horoughly clean the terminals with a soft dry cloth before inserting them in the camera If the batteries leak clean the battery compartment thoroughly before in serting new batteries If fluid from the battery comes into contact with skin or clothing flush the affected area with water If fluid enters your eyes immediately flush the affected area with water and seek medical attention Do not rub your eyes Failure to observe this precaution could result in permanent visual impairment A 00 UH100_EN indb vii W Ni MH Batteries The capacity of Ni MH batteries may be temporarily reduced when new after long periods of disuse or if they are repeatedly recharged before being fully discharged This is normal and does not indicate a malfunc tion Capacity can be increased by repeatedly discharging the batteries using the discharge option in the camera setup menu and re charging them using a battery charger sold separately CAUTION Do not use the discharge option with alkaline batteries The camera draws a small amount of current even when off Ni MH batteries that have been left in the camera for an extended pe tiod may be drawn down to the point that they no longer hold a char
67. rounding or Polarization This video product is equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug a plug having one blade wider than the other This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug should still fail to fit contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the po larized plug 00 UH100_EN indb ii Alternate Warnings This video product is equipped with a three wire grounding type plug a plug having a third grounding pin This plug will only fit into a grounding type power outlet This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet contact your electrician to replace your obso lete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding type plug Overloading Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock Ventilation Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the video product and to pro tect it from overheating and these openings must not be blocked or covered The open ings should never be blocked by placing the video product on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface This video product should not be placed in a built in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilatio
68. s for improved battery performance FACE DETECTION E8 33 OFF LCD MODE 71 E9 POWER SAVE ON To prevent blur caused by the camera moving when the shutter button is pressed use the two second timer To turn the timer off press DISP BACK 88 00 UH100_EN indb 88 3 31 2011 12 19 21 PM Tips and Tricks Soalntelligent Face Detection When ON is selected for FACE DETECTION 8 33 you can Zoom in on faces when ZOOM CONTINUOUS is selected for IM AGE DISP 69 Zoom in on faces during slide shows E 64 or by pressing the selector down during playback Search for faces using EJ IMAGE SEARCH ES 38 Crop the background from portraits using E CROP E8 65 Print one copy for each person in the photo Appendix 89 00 UH100_EN indb 89 3 31 2011 12 19 21 PM Tips and Tricks To photograph backlit subjects select 4 NATURAL amp for L 2 SHOOTING MODE E 20 and position your subject in the center of the frame To photograph night scenes raise sensitivity B57 and turn the flash on E8 30 90 00 UH100_EN indb 90 Appendix 3 31 2011 12 19 21 PM Memory Card Capacity The following table shows the recording time or number of pictures available at different image sizes All figures are approximate file size varies with the scene recorded producing wide variations in the number of files that can be stored The number of exposures or length r
69. shown Strap User Guide Shape of adapter varies with region of sale 3 31 2011 12 19 05 PM 00 UH100_EN indb 1 Parts of the Camera y For more information refer to the page listed to the right of each item i SS Ry Selector button F Move cursor up exposure compensation button ES 28 f delete button ES x MENU OK button Move cursor left A Move cursor right i amp macro button ES 29 SZ 4 flash button E 30 Move cursor down s self timer button EB 32 00 UH100_EN indb 2 3 31 2011 12 19 06 PM Parts of the Camera 1 Shutter button Ht zoom in button FE Microphone E B playback button 3 NE AAEE T E accel AT E USB multi connector E Lens and lens cover EH Strap eyelet BLO monitor 4 H Battery chamber cover ssssssssssssssstsssstsssssntsee 8 WG DISP display BACK button 5 15 EE Tripod mount 44 silent mode DUCON ssssecssscsssseesccsssssseesssssssseesee X 15 Battery chamber W zoom out button 17 35 16 Memory card slot JEJ ON OFF button sa seeecscscsstntstseeneeetetctnenenenee B Press and hold the DISP BACK button until 44 is displayed ore Before You Begin 3 00 UH100_EN indb 3 3 31 2011 12 19 06 PM Parts of the Camera Camera Displays The following types of indicator may be displayed during shooting and play back Indicators vary with camera settings E Shooting
70. t personal injury or material damage can result if the information is ignored CAUTION The icons shown below are used to indicate the nature of the instruc tions which are to be observed 2 Donot disassemble Never attempt to change or take apart the camera never open the case Failure to observe this precaution can cause fire or electric shock Should the case break open as the result of a fall or other accident do not touch the exposed parts Failure to observe this precau tion could result in electric shock or in injury from touching the damaged parts Remove the battery immediately taking care to avoid injury or electric shock and take the product to the point of purchase for consultation Do not change 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 If the cord is damaged contact your FUJIFILM dealer Do not place the camera on an unstable surface This can cause the camera to fall or tip over and cause injury Triangular icons tell you that this information requires atten tion Important Circular icons with a diagonal bar tell you that the action indi cated is prohibited Prohibited Filled circles with an exclamation mark indicate an action that must be performed Required ZN WARNING If a problem arises turn the camera off
71. t right slide it in until it clicks into place at the back of the slot Be sure card is in the correct orienta tion do not insert at an angle or use force SD SDHC memory cards can be locked making it im possible to format the card or to record or delete im V Lock je ages Before inserting an SD SDHC memory card slide 3 the write protect switch to the unlocked position Write protect switch 4 Close the battery chamber cover First Steps 9 00 UH100_EN indb 9 3 31 2011 12 19 07 PM Inserting the Battery and a Memory Card e Removing the Battery and Memory Card Before removing the battery or memory card turn the camera off and open the battery chamber cover A To remove the battery slide the battery out of the camera as shown Make sure that battery does not fall out when remov ing it To remove the memory card press it in and release it slowly The card can then be removed by hand When a memory card is removed the card could come out of the slot too quickly Use your finger to hold it and gently release the card 10 First Steps 00 UH100_EN indb 10 3 31 2011 12 19 07 PM E Compatible Memory Cards FUJIFILM and SanDisk SD and SDHC memory cards have been approved for use in the camera Operation is not guaranteed with other cards The camera can not be used with xD Picture Cards or MultiMediaCard MMC devices Memory Cards Do not turn the camera of
72. the battery in your pocket or other warm place and insert it in the camera only when shooting Do not place the bat tery in direct contact with hand warmers or other heating devices 00 UH100_EN indb vi E Charging the Battery Charge the battery in the supplied battery charger Charging times will increase at am bient temperatures below 10 C 50 F or above 35 C 95 F Do not attempt to charge the battery at temperatures above 40 C 104 F at temperatures below 0 C 32 F the battery will not charge Do not attempt to recharge a fully charged battery The battery does not however need to be fully discharged before charging The battery may be warm to the touch imme diately after charging or use This is normal E Battery Life At normal temperatures the battery can be recharged about 300 times A noticeable de crease in the length of time the battery will hold a charge indicates that it has reached the end of its service life and should be re placed E Storage Performance may be impaired if the battery is left unused for extended periods when fully charged Run the battery flat before storing it Ifthe camera will not be used for an extended period remove the battery and store it in a dry place with an ambient temperature of from 15 C to 25 C 59 F to 77 F Do not store in locations exposed to extremes of temperature W Cautions Handling the Battery Do not transport or store with
73. the camera was on Turn the camera off before opening the battery chamber cover EE 13 3 31 2011 12 19 20 PM Connections Miscellaneous Problem Solution No picture or sound The camera is not properly connected Connect the camera properly ES 45 An A V cable was connected during movie playback Connect the camera once movie play back has ended Input on the television is set to TV Set input to VIDEO The camera is not set to the correct video standard Match the camera ES VIDEO SYS TEM setting to the TV 5 74 The volume on the TV is too low Adjust the volume No color Match the camera Ea VIDEO SYSTEM setting to the TV ES 74 The computer does not recognize the camera Be sure the camera and computer are correctly connected ES 54 Pictures can not be printed The camera is not properly connected Connect the camera correctly ES 46 The printer is off Turn the printer on Only one copy is printed the date is not printed The printer is not PictBridge compatible The camera is unre Temporary camera malfunction Remove and reinsert the battery EE 8 The battery is exhausted Charge the battery E 6 or insert a fully charged spare battery sponsive 8 The camera goes nior Remove and reinsert the battery 25 8 If the problem persists contact your FUJIFILM dealer function as expected No sound Turn silent mode off E
74. tons to compose pictures EE 17 To exit macro mode press the selector left and select NA v OFF La Use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blur caused by camera shake The flash may fail to light the entire subject at very short ranges Increase the dis tance to the subject or adjust the range by zoom buttons and try again 29 00 UH100_EN indb 29 3 31 2011 12 19 11 PM l4 Using the Flash Intelligent Flash When the flash is used the camera s Intelligent Flash system instantly analyzes the scene based on such factors as the brightness of the subject its position in the frame and its distance from the camera Flash output and sensitivity are adjusted to ensure that the main subject is correctly exposed while pre serving the effects of ambient background lighting even in dimly lit indoor scenes Use the flash when lighting is poor for example when shooting at night or indoors under low light oS Press the selector right 4 and choose from the fol lowing flash modes Tms st AUTQauto FLasn According to shooting conditions Option Description AUTO SR The flash fires when required Recommended in most situations AUTO FLASH eee i 41 04 The flash fires whenever a picture is taken Use for backlit subjects or for natural FORCED FLASH coloration when shooting in bright light The flash does not fire even when the subje
75. tures and does not indicate a malfunction Some flash modes are not available Pictures are mottled 81 00 UH100_EN indb 81 3 31 2011 12 19 20 PM Problem Solution Vertical lines appear in pictures The camera has been used continuously at high temperatures Turn the camera off and wait for it to cool down Smear in the form of vertical purple or white lines appears in the display Vertical purple or white lines may appear after the camera has been used continuously at high temperatures or when a very bright object is in the frame this phenomenon is common to all CCD image sensors and does not indicate a malfunction These lines are recorded in movies but do not appear in photographs Avoid framing bright objects when filming movies Playback Problem Solution Pictures are grainy The pictures were taken with a different make or model of camera Playback zoom is unavail able The pictures were created using f RESIZE or with a different make or model of camera No sound in movie play back Sound will not be played when you play a movie with this camera Selected pictures are not deleted Some of the pictures selected for deletion are protected Remove protection using the device with which it was originally applied ES 65 File numbering is unexpectedly reset 82 00 UH100_EN indb 82 The battery chamber cover was opened while
76. upply voltage shown The use of other power sources can cause a fire 212 2 BDA i If the battery leaks and fluid gets in contact with your eyes skin or dothing flush the affected area with clean water and seek medical attention or call an emergency number right away 3 31 2011 12 19 02 PM Z N WARNING ZAN CAUTION Do not use the charger to charge batteries other than those speci fied here The supplied battery charger is for use only with the type of battery supplied with the camera Using the charger to charge conventional batteries or other types of rechargeable batteries can cause the battery to leak fluid overheat or burst Do not use this camera in locations affected by oil fumes steam hu midity or dust This can cause a fire or electric shock When carrying the battery install it in a digital camera or keep it in the hard case When storing the battery keep it in the hard case When discarding cover the battery terminals with insulation tape Contact with other metallic objects or batteries could cause the battery to ignite or burst Do not leave this camera in places subject to extremely high temper atures Do not leave the camera in locations such as a sealed vehicle or in direct sunlight This can cause a fire Keep memory cards out of the reach of small children Because memory cards are small they can be swallowed by children Be
77. urchased as required BC 45W Replacement battery chargers can be purchased ae as required The BC 45W charges an NP 45A battery in g about 120 minutes at 20 C 68 F AN cable AV C1 Use for viewing pictures on TV HDP L1 requires HDMI cable available from third party suppliers Con HD players nect to a High Definition HD TV to view photographs P and movies from SD SDHC memory cards 76 00 UH100_EN indb 76 3 31 2011 12 19 20 PM Caring for the Camera To ensure continued enjoyment of the product observe the following pre cautions Storage and Use If the camera will not be used for an extended period remove the battery and memory card Do not store or use the camera in locations that are exposed to rain steam or smoke very humid or extremely dusty exposed to direct sunlight or very high temperatures such as in a closed vehicle on a sunny day extremely cold subject to strong vibration exposed to strong magnetic fields such as near a broadcasting anten na power line radar emitter motor transformer or magnet in contact with volatile chemicals such as pesticides next to rubber or vinyl products 00 UH100_EN indb 77 E Water and Sand Exposure to water and sand can also damage the camera and its internal circuitry and mechanisms When using the camera at the beach or seaside avoid exposing the camera to water or sand Do not place the camera on a wet sur
78. ures EE 9 37 Memory is not formatted Format the memory card EE 69 There is dirt on the memory card contacts Clean the contacts with a soft dry cloth The memory card is damaged Insert a new memory card ES 9 The battery is exhausted Charge the battery ES 6 or insert a fully charged spare battery 8 The camera has turned off automatically Turn the camera on ES 13 The LCD monitor goes dark after shooting The LCD monitor may darken while the flash charges Wait for the flash to charge ES 30 The camera does not focus The subject is close to the camera Select macro mode ES 29 The subject is far away from the camera Cancel macro mode ES 29 The subject is not suited to autofocus Use focus lock ES 26 Macro mode is not available Choose a different shooting mode ES 20 Intelligent Face Detection is not available Intelligent Face Detection is not available in the current shooting mode Choose a differ ent shooting mode ES 20 80 00 UH100_EN indb 80 3 31 2011 12 19 20 PM Problem Solution The subject s face is obscured by sunglasses a hat long hair or other objects Remove the obstructions The subject s face occupies only a small area of the frame Change the composition so that No face is detected the subject s face occupies a larger area of the frame ES 26 The subject s head is tilted or horizontal Ask the subject to
79. yback Press again to playback pause End playback Press the selector up to end playback If playback is not in delete progress pressing the selector up will delete the movie Press the selector right to advance left to rewind If playback is paused the movie will advance or rewind one frame each time the selector is pressed Advance rewind Sound will not be played when you play a movie with this camera 44 00 UH100_EN indb 44 3 31 2011 12 19 15 PM Connections Viewing Pictures on TV Connect the camera to a TV to show pictures to a group 1 Turn the camera off and connect an optional A V cable as shown below Connect yellow plug to video in jack gt zm Connect white plug to audio in jack When connecting cables be sure the connectors are fully inserted ane Image quality may drop during movie playback 2 Tune the television to the video input channel See the documentation supplied with the television for details 3 Press the B button for about a second to turn the camera on The camera monitor turns off and pictures and movies are played back on the TV 45 00 UH100_EN indb 45 3 31 2011 12 19 15 PM Printing Pictures via USB If the printer supports PictBridge the camera can be connected directly to the printer as shown below and pictures can be printed a without first being copied to a computer Note that depending on PictBridge t
80. yback 17 00 UH100_EN indb 17 3 31 2011 12 19 07 PM 3 Focus Press the shutter button halfway to focus The lens may make a noise when the camera focuses this is normal If the camera is able to focus it will beep twice If the camera is unable to focus the focus frame will turn red YAF will be dis played Change the composition or use focus lock ES 26 4 Shoot Smoothly press the shutter button the rest of the way down to take the picture If the subject is poorly lit the flash may fire when the pic ture is taken For information on using the flash when lighting is poor see 4 Using the Flash Intelligent Flash EB 30 e The Shutter Button The shutter button has two positions Pressing the shutter button halfway sets focus and exposure to shoot press the shutter button the rest of the way down 18 00 UH100_EN indb 18 3 31 2011 12 19 08 PM Viewing Pictures Pictures can be viewed in the LCD monitor When taking important photo graphs take a test shot and check the results 1 Press the P button The most recent picture will be displayed 2 View additional pictures Press the selector right to view pictures in the order recorded left to view pictures in reverse order Press the shutter button to exit to shooting Se mode Basic P y back 19 00 UH100_EN indb 19 3 31 2011 12 19 09 PM More on Photography Shooting Mode Choose a shooting mode according to the s

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