BL00811-200(1) E Before You Begin First Steps Basic Photography and Playback Owner’s Manual Thank you for your purchase of this product. This manual describes how to use your FUJIFILM FinePix J100, J110w, J120, or J150w digital camera and the supplied software. Be sure that you have read and understood its contents before using the camera. More on Photography More on Playback Movies Connections Menus Technical Notes For information on related products, visit our website at http://www.fujifilm.
For Your Safety IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Read Instructions: All the safety and operating 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 appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. • Follow Instructions: All operating and use instructions should be followed.
For Your Safety 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. Use Cleaning: Unplug this video product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
For Your Safety WARNING Do not use in the bathroom or shower Do not disassemble Do not use the camera in the bathroom or shower. This can cause a fire or electric shock. Never attempt to change or take apart the camera. (Never open the casing.) Do not use the camera when it has been dropped or the casing is damaged. This can cause a fire or electric shock. Contact your FUJIFILM dealer. Do not change, heat or unduly twist or pull the connection cord and do not place heavy objects on the connection cord.
For Your Safety The Battery and Power Supply The following describes the proper use of the battery and how to prolong its life. Incorrect use can shorten battery life or cause leakage, overheating, fire, or explosion. The battery is not charged at shipment. Charge the battery before use. Keep the battery in its case when not in use. Notes on the Battery The battery gradually loses its charge when not in use. Charge the battery one or two days before use.
For Your Safety NOTICES To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. Notes on the Grant To comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules, this product must be used with a Please read the “Safety Notes” (pages iii–v) and make sure you understand Fujifilm-specified ferrite-core A/V cable, USB cable, and DC supply cord. them before using the camera. For Customers in Canada Perchlorate Material—special handling may apply. See http://www.dtsc.
For Your Safety Disposal of Electrical and Electronic Equipment in Private Households Notes on Copyright Unless intended solely for personal use, images recorded using your digital Disposal of used Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union , camera system cannot be used in ways that infringe copyright laws withNorway, Iceland and Liechtenstein) out the consent of the owner.
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Camera Q & A Viewing Pictures Question How do I view my pictures? How do I get rid of unwanted pictures? How do I delete a lot of pictures at once? Can I zoom in on pictures during playback? How do I view a lot of pictures at once? How do I view all pictures taken on the same day? Can I protect my pictures from accidental deletion? Can I hide the icons in the monitor when viewing my pictures? How do I view my pictures on TV? Key phrase Single-frame playback Deleting pictures Erase Playback zoom Multi-fram
Table of Contents For Your Safety ................................................................................. ii IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...................................... ii Safety Notes .................................................................................... iii NOTICES ............................................................................................ vi Camera Q & A ..................................................................................
Table of Contents Menus Technical Notes The Shooting Menu ......................................................................56 Using the Shooting Menu.........................................................56 Shooting Menu Options ............................................................57 B ISO .............................................................................................58 C QUALITY ..................................................................................59 D EXP.
About This Manual This manual is for use with the following FinePix cameras: the J100, J110w, J120, and J150w. The J100 and J110w have 2.7-inch monitors and do not support micro-thumbnail playback; the J120 and J150w have 3.0-inch monitors and support 100-frame thumbnail playback (pg. 35). The J100 and J120 are equipped with lenses with a focal length of 35–175 mm (35-mm format equivalent), the J110w and J150w with lenses with a focal length of 28–140 mm (35-mm format equivalent; pg. 95).
Introduction Symbols and Conventions Menus and other text in the camera monitor are shown in bold. In the illustrations in this manual, the monitor display may be simplified for explanatory purposes. Before You Begin The following symbols are used in this manual: 3 Caution: This information should be read before use to ensure correct operation. 1Note: Points to note when using the camera. 2 Tip: Additional information that may be helpful when using the camera.
Introduction Parts of the Camera For more information, refer to the page listed to the right of each item. 9 1 5 6 7 10 11 12 Selector button 8 2 3 13 14 18 17 15 16 19 4 Move cursor up K (monitor brightness) button (see below) I (delete) button (pg. 18) Move cursor left G (macro) button (pg. 24) 21 20 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Shutter button ...................................16–17 9 DISP (display)/BACK button ..........16, 34 Zoom control..............................................
Introduction The Monitor The following indicators may appear in the monitor during shooting and playback: 5 4 3 2 1 12 N 9 ISO 100 6 7 8 9 13 14 15 16 17 10 11 18 12/31/2050 10 : 00 AM -1 2 3 250 F3.3 19 1 2 3 4 5 Metering ..............................................61 11 Date and time...................................13 Self timer indicator........................27 12 Quality...........................................39, 59 Macro (close-up) mode..............
Introduction The Mode Dial To select a shooting mode, align the mode icon with the mark next to the mode dial. A (movie): Record short movies with sound (pg. 39). 4 E (scene position): Choose a scene suited to the subject or shooting conditions and let the camera do the rest (pg. 30). F (portrait): Use for soft-toned portraits with natural skin tones (pg. 30). A (auto): A simple “point-and-shoot” mode recommended for first-time users of digital cameras (pg. 14).
Charging the Battery The battery is not charged at shipment. Charge the battery before use. the battery in the charger. 1 Place Insert the battery into the supplied BC-45A NP-45 rechargeable battery BC-45A battery charger (type A) Arrow Terminals BC-45A battery charger (type B) The red charging indicator will light. Type A Type B First Steps battery charger as shown, making sure that the battery is in the correct orientation.
Charging the Battery the battery. 3 Charge Charging is complete when the charging indicator turns off. A fully exhausted battery takes about 100 minutes to charge. 3 Cautions: Caring for the Battery • Do 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 on page v. • Use only NP-45 batteries.
Inserting the Battery After charging the battery, insert it in the camera as described below. 1 Open the battery-chamber cover. 3 Cautions • Do not open the battery-chamber cover when the camera is on. Failure to observe this precaution could result in damage to image files or memory cards. • Do not use excessive force when handling the battery-chamber cover. on the battery with the orange battery latch and slide the battery into the camera, pressing the battery latch in the direction shown below.
Inserting the Battery 3 Close the battery-chamber cover. Removing the Battery After turning the camera off, open the battery-chamber cover, press the battery latch to the top, and slide the battery out of the camera as shown. Battery latch 3 Caution Turn the camera off before removing the battery. 2 Tip: Using an AC Adapter The camera can be powered by an optional AC-5VX AC adapter equipped with a CP-45 DC coupler (available separately). See the AC-5VX and CP-45 manuals for details.
Inserting a Memory Card Although the camera can store pictures in internal memory, SD memory cards (sold separately) can be used to store additional pictures. First Steps When no memory card is inserted, q appears in the monitor and internal memory is used for recording and playback.
Inserting a Memory Card 3 Close the battery-chamber cover. ■ Inserting a Memory Card 1 Open the battery-chamber cover. 2 Insert the memory card. Holding the memory card in the orientation shown below, slide it all the way in. Gold contacts Be sure card is in correct orientation; do not insert at an angle or use force. 10 Removing Memory Cards Press the card in and then release it slowly. The card can now be removed by hand.
Inserting a Memory Card First Steps 3 Cautions • Format 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 formatting memory cards, see page 77. • 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. • Do not use miniSD or microSD adapters that expose the back of the card.
Turning the Camera on and Off Shooting Mode Playback Mode Press the J button to turn the camera on. The lens will extend and the lens cover will open. To turn the camera on and begin playback, press the H button for about a second. Press J again to turn the camera off. Press the H button again to turn the camera off. 2 Tip: Switching to Playback Mode Press the H button to start playback. Press the shutter button halfway to return to shooting mode.
Basic Setup A language-selection dialog is displayed the first time the camera is turned on. Set up the camera as described below (for information on resetting the clock or changing languages, see page 72). 1 Choose a language. 2 Set the date and time. DATE / TIME NOT SET START MENU SET NO 1.1 Press the selector up, down, left, or right to highlight a language. 1.2 Press MENU/OK. SET 1/ 1 2008 2007 2006 12 : 00 AM NO First Steps 2010 2009 MM/DD/YY 2.
Taking Pictures in A (Auto) Mode This section describes how to take pictures in A (auto) mode. the camera on. 1 Turn Press the J button to turn the camera the battery level. 3 Check Check the battery level in the monitor. on. q Basic Photography and Playback 14 Select A mode. 2 Rotate the mode dial to A. w e r Indicator Description Battery partially discharged. q (white) Battery more than half discharged. w (white) (red) Low battery. Charge as soon as pose sible. r (blinks red) Battery exhausted.
Taking Pictures in A (Auto) Mode the picture. 4 Frame Position the main subject in the focus area and use the zoom control to frame the picture in the monitor. Select M to zoom out AUTO Select L to zoom in 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. AUTO Zoom indicator Zoom in up to 5 × using optical zoom, or use digital zoom (see below) to zoom in closer.
Taking Pictures in A (Auto) Mode The Framing Grid To display a framing grid or to view or hide other indicators in the monitor, press the DISP/BACK button. Focus. 5 Press the shutter button halfway to focus on the main subject in the focus frame. AUTO 250 AUTO Indicators displayed Focus frame AUTO Indicators hidden If the camera is able to focus, it will beep twice and the indicator lamp will glow green.
Taking Pictures in A (Auto) Mode Shoot. 6 Smoothly press the shutter button The Indicator Lamp the rest of the way down to take the picture. Indicator lamp CLICK w 1 Note If the subject is poorly lit, the flash may fire when the picture is taken. To take pictures without the flash, choose another flash mode (pg. 25). The indicator lamp shows camera status as follows: Indicator lamp Camera status Glows green Focus locked. Camera unable to focus or picture Blinks green may be blurred. Picture can be taken.
Viewing Pictures Pictures can be viewed in the monitor. When taking important photographs, take a test shot and check the results. 1 Press the H button. Deleting Pictures To delete the picture currently displayed in the monitor, press the selector up (I). The following dialog will be displayed. ERASE OK? The most recent picture will be displayed in the monitor. OK CANCEL SET 100-0001 N ISO 100 12 / 31 / 2050 10 : 00 AM 250 F3.3 additional pictures.
Intelligent Face Detection and Red-Eye Removal Intelligent Face Detection allows the camera to automatically detect human faces and set focus and exposure for a face anywhere in the frame for shots that emphasize portrait subjects. Choose for group portraits to prevent the camera from focusing on the background. It can be used in tall and wide orientations and is available in A, B, C, V, D, F, I, D, M, L, K, O, N, and B modes (pp. 29–33).
Intelligent Face Detection and Red-Eye Removal the picture. 2 Frame If a face is detected, it AUTO will be indicated by a green border. If there is more than one face in the frame, the camera will Green border select the face closest to the center; other faces are indicated by white borders. 20 Focus. 3 Press the shutter button halfway to set focus and exposure for the subject in the green border. 3 Cautions • If no face is detected when the shutter button is pressed halfway (pg.
Intelligent Face Detection and Red-Eye Removal Shoot. 4 Press the shutter button all the way down to shoot. 3 Caution 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. 7 The camera can zoom in on pictures taken with Intelligent Face Detection during slide shows (pg. 66) and when pictures are displayed automatically after shooting (pg. 74).
Focus Lock To compose photographs with off-center subjects: 1 Position the subject in the focus frame. AUTO recompose the picture. Focus. 2 Press the shutter button halfway to set focus and exposure. Focus and exposure will remain locked while the shutter button is pressed halfway (AF/AE lock). Press halfway 250 F3.3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 as desired to refocus before taking the picture. 22 the picture. 3 Recompose Keeping the shutter button pressed halfway, 250 F3.3 Shoot.
Focus Lock Autofocus Although the camera boasts a high-precision autofocus system, it may be unable to focus on the subjects listed below. If the camera is unable to focus using autofocus, use focus lock (pg. 22) to focus on another subject at the same distance and then recompose the photograph. • Very shiny subjects such as mirrors or car bodies. • • • • Subjects photographed through a window or other reflective object. Dark subjects and subjects that absorb rather than reflect light, such as hair or fur.
G Close-ups (Macro Mode) Macro mode can be used for close-ups in A, B, C, D, N, D, P, Q, and B modes (pp. 29–33). Macro mode is automatically selected in P and Q modes; to select macro mode in A, B, C, D, N, D, and B modes, press the selector left (G). AUTO G icon appears in monitor when camera is in macro mode When macro mode is in effect, the camera focuses on subjects near the center of the monitor. Use the zoom control to frame pictures. To exit macro mode, press the selector left (G).
T Using the Flash Use the flash when lighting is poor, for example when shooting at night or indoors under low light. To choose a flash mode, press the selector right (T). The flash mode changes each time the selector is pressed; in modes other than AUTO, the current mode is indicated by an icon in the monitor. Choose from the following options (some options are not available in all shooting modes; see pg.
T Using the Flash Red-Eye Removal When R ON/V ON is selected for Intelligent Face Detection (pg. 19), red-eye removal (V) is available in AUTO (q), fill flash (r), and slow sync (W) modes. Red-eye removal minimizes “red-eye” caused when light from the flash is reflected from the subject’s retinas as shown in the illustration at right.
F Using the Self-Timer The camera offers a ten-second timer that allows photographers to appear in their own photographs, and a two-second timer that can be used to avoid blur caused by the camera moving when the shutter button is pressed. The self-timer is available in all shooting modes. the timer. 1 Set The current self-timer mode is displayed in the monitor. To choose a different setting, press the selector down (F). The selection changes each time the selector is pressed.
F Using the Self-Timer The self-timer lamp on the front of the camera will blink immediately before the picture is taken. If the two-second timer is selected, the self-timer lamp will blink as the timer counts down. Intelligent Face Detection Because it ensures that the faces of portrait subjects will be in focus, Intelligent Face Detection (pg. 19) is recommended when using the self-timer for group portraits or self-portraits.
Shooting Mode Choose a shooting mode according to the scene or type of subject. To choose a shooting mode, rotate the mode dial to the desired setting. The following modes are available: A Auto C Anti-Blur (Picture Stabilization) Choose for crisp, clear snapshots (pg. 14). This mode is recommended in most situations. Choose this mode for fast shutter speeds that reduce blur caused by camera shake or subject movement.
Shooting Mode D Digital Zoom F PORTRAIT Choose for more powerful zoom when framing small or distant objects. Digital zoom is fixed at 3 × and optical zoom can be adjusted using the zoom control to zoom in up to a further 5 ×, for a combined zoom of up to 15 ×. Choose this mode for softtoned portraits with natural skin tones. M Zoom indicator L Digital zoom (3 ×) Optical zoom (up to 5 ×) Combined zoom (3 ×–15 ×) 3 Caution Digital zoom produces lower quality images than optical zoom.
Shooting Mode the selector up or down to 3 Press highlight A SCENE POSITION. the selector right to display a 4 Press list of scenes. MANUAL LANDSCAPE SPORT NIGHT Clear scenic shots CANCEL the selector up or down to 5 Press highlight a scene (pp. 31–33). Press MENU/OK to select the high6 lighted option. Until the setting is changed as described above, the chosen scene will be selected whenever the mode dial is rotated to E. The default selection is G.
Shooting Mode I NIGHT Shutter speeds as slow as 3 s are used to record night and twilight scenes. Use of a tripod is recommended to prevent camera shake. D NATURAL LIGHT Capture natural light indoors, under low light, or where the flash can not be used. The flash turns off and sensitivity is raised to reduce blur. M BEACH Choose for crisp, clear shots that capture the brightness of sunlit beaches. 32 L SNOW Choose for crisp, clear shots that capture the brightness of scenes dominated by shining white snow.
Shooting Mode K SUNSET Choose this mode to record the vivid colors in sunrises and sunsets. O PARTY Capture indoor background lighting under low-light conditions. 1 Note Photography may be prohibited altogether in some settings. Obtain permission before shooting. Q TEXT Take clear pictures of text or drawings in print. The camera focuses in the macro range. More on Photography P FLOWER Choose for vivid close-ups of flowers. The camera focuses in the macro range and the flash turns off automatically.
Playback Options To view the most recent picture in the monitor, press the H button. 100-0001 N ISO 100 Choosing a Display Format Press the DISP/BACK button to cycle through playback display formats as shown below. 12 / 31 / 2050 10 : 00 AM 250 F3.3 Press the selector right to view pictures in the order recorded, left to view pictures in reverse order. More on Playback To scroll rapidly through your pictures, press and hold the selector.
Playback Options Playback Zoom Multi-Frame Playback Select L to zoom in the picture currently displayed full frame in the monitor; select M 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. To change the number of images displayed, select M when a picture is shown full-frame in the monitor. Zoom indicator 100-0001 N ISO 100 12 / 31 / 2050 Press DISP/BACK to exit zoom.
Playback Options Sort by Date Choose sort-by-date mode to view pictures taken on a selected date. DISP/BACK until the sort-by-date 1 Press screen is displayed. 2050 12/29 12/30 12/31 1/14 Use the selector to highlight the ar2 row (s) at the top left corner of the display. Press the selector left to highlight 3 the date. 2050 12/29 12/30 12/31 14 36 Press the selector up or down to se4 lect a date. Press the selector right to return to 5 the sort-by-date display.
I Deleting Pictures The ERASE option in the playback menu can be used to delete still pictures and movies, increasing the amount of space available on the memory card or in internal memory (for information on deleting pictures in single-frame playback, see page 18). Note that deleted pictures can not be recovered. Copy important pictures to a computer or other storage device before proceeding. MENU/OK to display the play1 Press back menu. the selector up or down to 4 Press highlight FRAME or ALL FRAMES.
I Deleting Pictures ■ FRAME FRAME:: Deleting Selected Images Selecting FRAME displays the dialog shown at right. ■ ALL FRAMES FRAMES:: Deleting All Images ALL OK? Selecting ALL FRAMES dis- IT MAYERASE TAKE A WHILE plays the confirmation shown at right. ERASE OK? YES CANCEL Press the selector left or right to scroll through pictures and press MENU/OK to delete the current picture (the picture is deleted immediately; be careful not delete the wrong picture).
A Recording Movies Shoot short movies at 30 frames per second. Sound is recorded via the built-in microphone; do not cover the microphone during recording. the mode dial to A (movie 1 Rotate mode). 12s STANDBY Time available is displayed in monitor 12s STANDBY Zoom indicator Zoom can not be adjusted once recording begins. Movies Choosing the Frame Size SHOOTING MENU To choose the frame size, QUALITY 29s press MENU/OK and select SET-UP 53s C QUALITY.
A Recording Movies Press the shutter button all the way 3 down to start recording. REC 12s Y REC and time remaining are displayed in monitor 1 Note Focus is set when recording begins; exposure and white balance are adjusted automatically throughout recording. The color and brightness of the image may vary from that displayed before recording begins. 40 Press the shutter button halfway to 4 end recording. Recording ends automatically when the movie reaches maximum length or memory is full.
H Viewing Movies During playback (pg. 34), movies are displayed in the monitor as shown at right. The following operations can be performed while a movie is displayed: Operation Start/pause playback End playback/ delete 100-006 Progress is shown in the monitor during playback. 15s 12 / 31 / 2050 PLAY 10 : 00 AM Progress bar STOP PAUSE 2 Tip: Viewing Movies on a Computer Copy movies to the computer before viewing. 3 Cautions • Do not cover the speaker during playback.
Viewing Pictures on TV Connect the camera to a TV and tune the television to the video channel to show pictures to a group. The supplied A/V cable connects as shown below. Connect yellow plug to video-in jack Insert into A/V cable connector Connect white plug to audio-in jack Press H for about a second to turn the camera on. The camera monitor turns off and pictures and movies are played back on the TV.
Printing Pictures via USB If the printer supports PictBridge, the camera can be connected directly to the printer and pictures can be printed without first being copied to a computer. Note that depending on the printer, not all the functions described below may be supported. Printing Selected Pictures Connecting the Camera Connect the supplied USB cable as shown and 1 Press the selector left or right to dis1 turn play a picture you wish to print. the printer on.
Printing Pictures via USB 2 Tip: Printing the Date of Recording To print the date of recording on pictures, press DISP/ BACK in steps 1–2 to display the PictBridge menu (see “Printing the DPOF Print Order,” below). Press the selector up or down to highlight PRINT WITH DATE r and press MENU/OK to return to the PictBridge display (to print pictures without the date of recording, select PRINT WITHOUT DATE). The date will not be printed if the camera clock was not set when the picture was taken.
Printing Pictures via USB 4 Press MENU/OK to start printing. During Printing The message shown at right is PRINTING displayed during printing. Press DISP/BACK to cancel before all pictures are printed (depending CANCEL on the printer, printing may end before the current picture has printed). If printing is interrupted, press H to turn the camera off and then on again. 1 Notes • Use an optional AC-5VX AC adapter and CP-45 DC coupler to power the camera for extended periods.
Printing Pictures via USB Creating a DPOF Print Order The K PRINT ORDER (DPOF) option in the playback menu can be used to create a digital “print order” for PictBridge-compatible printers (pg. 43) or devices that support DPOF. DPOF DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is standard that allows pictures to be printed from “print orders” stored in internal memory or on a memory card. The information in the order includes the pictures to be printed and the number of copies of each picture.
Printing Pictures via USB the selector up or down to 2 Press choose the number of copies (up to 99). To remove a picture from the order, press the selector down until the number of copies is 0. PRINT ORDER (DPOF) DPOF: 00001 Total number of prints Number of copies total number of prints is dis4 The played in the monitor. Press MENU/ OK to exit. The pictures in the current print order are indicated by a b icon during playback.
Printing Pictures via USB ■ RESET ALL To cancel the current print order, select RESET ALL in the K PRINT ORDER (DPOF) menu. The confirmation shown at right will be displayed; press MENU/OK to remove all pictures from the order. 1 Notes • Remove the memory card to create or modify a print order for the pictures in internal memory. • Print orders can contain a maximum of 999 pictures.
Viewing Pictures on a Computer The supplied FinePixViewer software can be used to copy pictures to a computer, where they can be stored, viewed, organized, and printed. Before proceeding, install FinePixViewer as described below. Do NOT connect the camera to the computer until installation is complete. Installing FinePixViewer FinePixViewer is available in a Windows version (FinePixViewer S) and a Macintosh version (FinePixViewer).
Viewing Pictures on a Computer 3 Caution Other versions of Windows are not supported. Operation is not guaranteed on home-built computers or computers that have been upgraded from earlier versions of Windows. 2 Start the computer. Log in to an account with administrator privileges before proceeding. 3 Exit any applications that may be running and insert the installer CD in a CD-ROM drive. Windows Vista If an AutoPlay dialog is displayed, click SETUP.exe.
Viewing Pictures on a Computer If prompted to install Windows Media Player or DirectX, follow the on-screen instructions to com4 plete installation. prompted, remove the installer CD from the CD-ROM drive and click Restart to restart the 5 When computer. Store the installer CD in a dry location out of direct sunlight in case you need to re-install the software. The version number is printed at the top of the CD label for reference when updating the software or contacting customer support.
Viewing Pictures on a Computer Installing FinePixViewer: Macintosh Confirm that the computer meets the following system requirements: 1 Power Macintosh G3, PowerBook G3, Power Mac G4, iMac, iBook, Power Mac G4 Cube, PowerBook G4, Power Mac G5, MacBook, MacBook Pro, Mac mini, or Mac Pro CPU PowerPC or Intel OS Mac OS X version 10.3.9–10.4.11 (as of August 1, 2008; visit http://www.fujifilm.
Viewing Pictures on a Computer the installer CD from the CD-ROM drive. Note that you may be unable to remove the CD 4 Remove if Safari is running; if necessary, quit Safari before removing the CD. Store the installer CD in a dry location out of direct sunlight in case you need to re-install the software. The version number is printed at the top of the CD label for reference when updating the software or contacting customer support. Select Applications in the Finder Go menu to open the applications folder.
Viewing Pictures on a Computer Connecting the Camera the pictures you wish to copy are stored on a 3 Press the H button for about a second to turn 1 Ifmemory card, insert the card into the camera the camera on. FinePixViewer will start auto(pg. 9). If no card is inserted, pictures will be copied from internal memory. 3 Caution Loss of power during transfer could result in loss of data or damage to internal memory or the memory card.
Viewing Pictures on a Computer Disconnecting the Camera After confirming that the indicator lamp is out, follow the on-screen instructions to turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable. Uninstalling FinePixViewer Only uninstall FinePixViewer before reinstalling the software or when it is no longer required.
The Shooting Menu The shooting menu is used to adjust settings for a wide range of shooting conditions. Using the Shooting Menu MENU/OK to display the shoot1 Press ing menu. the selector right to display op3 Press tions for the highlighted item. SHOOTING MENU SHOOTING MENU FACE DETECTION ISO QUALITY CONTINUOUS FACE DETECTION AUTO N OFF SET-UP 1 Note The options displayed in the shooting menu vary depending on the shooting mode. the selector up or down to 2 Press highlight the desired menu item.
The Shooting Menu Shooting Menu Options Menu item Description Options G/H/I/D/M/L/J/ A SCENE POSITION Choose a scene for E mode (pg. 30). K/P/O/N/Q/B Turn Intelligent Face Detection and red-eye re- R ON V ON / R ON V OFF / P FACE DETECTION moval on or off (pg. 19). OFF Adjust ISO sensitivity (pg. 58). Choose higher AUTO/ 3200 j / 1600 / 800 / 4 B ISO values when the subject is poorly lit. 00 / 200 / 100 / 64 g F/g N/h/i/j/ C QUALITY Choose image size and quality (pg. 59).
The Shooting Menu B ISO Control the camera’s sensitivity to light. Higher values can be used to reduce blur when lighting is poor; note, however, that mottling may appear in pictures taken at high sensitivities. If AUTO is selected, the camera will adjust sensitivity automatically in response to shooting conditions. In shooting modes other than B, sensitivity is set to AUTO; other values can not be selected. Settings other than AUTO are shown by an icon in the monitor.
The Shooting Menu C QUALITY Choose the size and quality at which still pictures are recorded. Large pictures can be printed at large sizes with no drop in quality; small pictures require less memory, allowing more pictures to be recorded. Aspect Ratio Pictures taken at an image quality setting of h have an aspect ratio of 3 : 2, the same as a frame of 35-mm film. Pictures taken at other settings have an aspect ratio of 4 : 3. AUTO Option gF gN h i j k Prints at sizes up to 31 × 23 cm/12 × 9 in.
The Shooting Menu D EXP. COMPENSATION Use exposure compensation when photographing very bright, very dark, or high-contrast subjects. Choose positive (+) values to increase exposure Choosing an Exposure Compensation Value • Backlit subjects: choose values from +2/3 EV to +12/3 EV (for an explanation of the term “EV”, see the Glossary on page 92) • Highly reflective subjects or very bright scenes (e.g.
The Shooting Menu F PHOTOMETRY Choose how the camera meters exposure (B mode only; not available when Intelligent Face Detection is on). • u MULTI: Automatic scene recognition is used to adjust exposure for a wide range of shooting conditions. • v SPOT: The camera meters lighting conditions at the center of the frame. Recommended when the background is much brighter or darker than the main subject. Can be used with focus lock (pg. 22) to meter off-center subjects.
The Shooting Menu G CONTINUOUS Select y TOP 3 to capture motion in a series of pictures. The camera takes up to three pictures while the shutter-release button is pressed. 1 Notes • The flash turns off automatically (pg. 25), and focus and exposure are determined by the first frame in each series. The previously-selected flash mode is restored when OFF is selected for G CONTINUOUS. • Frame rate varies with shutter speed. STORING • The number of pictures that can be recorded depends on the memory available.
The Playback Menu The playback menu is used to manage the pictures in internal memory or on the memory card. Using the Playback Menu 1 Press H to enter playback mode (pg. 34). the selector right to display op4 Press tions for the highlighted item. PLAYBACK MENU ERASE MENU/OK to display the play2 Press back menu. PLAYBACK MENU ERASE RED EYE REMOVAL SLIDE SHOW BACK RED EYE REMOVAL FRAME ALL FRAMES SLIDE SHOW PRINT ORDER (DPOF) PROTECT the selector up or down to 5 Press highlight the desired option.
The Playback Menu Playback Menu Options The following options are available: Option IERASE URED-EYE REMOVAL JSLIDE SHOW KPRINT ORDER (DPOF) LPROTECT MCOPY NIMAGE ROTATE OTRIMMING HSET-UP 64 Description Delete all or selected pictures (pg. 37). Create copies with reduced red eye (pg. 65). View pictures in a slide show (pg. 66). Select pictures for printing on DPOF- and PictBridge-compatible devices (pg. 46). Protect pictures from accidental deletion (pg. 67).
The Playback Menu U RED EYE REMOVAL This option is used with pictures taken using Intelligent Face Detection to create copies that have been processed to remove red eye. Play the picture back in the monitor (pictures 2 Press MENU/OK. The message shown 1 taken with Intelligent Face Detection are inbelow at left will be displayed while dicated by a R icon) and select U RED EYE REMOVAL in the playback menu (pg. 63).
The Playback Menu J SLIDE SHOW PLAYBACK MENU View pictures in an automated ERASE NORMAL slide show. Choose the type RED EYE REMOVAL NORMAL FADE-IN SLIDE SHOW of show and press MENU/OK PRINT ORDER (DPOF) FADE-IN MULTIPLE to start. Press DISP/BACK at PROTECT any time during the show to view on-screen help. When a movie is displayed, movie playback will begin automatically, and the slide show will continue when the movie ends. The show can be ended at any time by pressing MENU/OK.
The Playback Menu L PROTECT Protect pictures from accidental deletion. The following options are available. ■ FRAME Protect selected pictures. Press the selector left or right to dis1 play the desired picture. PROTECT OK? YES UNPROTECT OK? CANCEL Picture not protected YES CANCEL Protected picture MENU/OK to protect the picture. 2 IfPress the picture is already protected, Repeat steps 1–2 to protect addi3 tional images. Press DISP/BACK to exit when the operation is complete.
The Playback Menu M COPY Copy pictures between internal memory and a memory card. the selector up or down to 1 Press highlight q INTERNAL MEMORY t p CARD (copy pictures from internal memory to the memory card) or p CARD t q INTERNAL MEMORY (copy pictures from a memory card to internal memory). the selector right to display op2 Press tions for the highlighted item.
The Playback Menu ■ FRAME Copy selected frames. COPY OK? YES Press the selector left or right to dis1 play the desired picture. 100-0001 CANCEL ■ ALL FRAMES Press MENU/OK to copy all pictures, or press DISP/BACK to exit without copying pictures. COPY ALL OK? 100-0001 IT MAY TAKE A WHILE YES CANCEL 3 Cautions • Copying ends when the destination is full. • DPOF print information is not copied (pg. 46). 2 Press MENU/OK to copy the picture. steps 1–2 to copy additional 3 Repeat images.
The Playback Menu N IMAGE ROTATE By default, pictures taken in IMAGE ROTATE tall orientation are displayed in wide orientation. Use this option to display pictures in SET CANCEL the correct orientation in the monitor. It has no effect on pictures displayed on a computer or other device. Press the selector down to rotate the 1 picture 90 ° clockwise, up to rotate the picture 90 ° counterclockwise. 1 Notes • Protected pictures can not be rotated. Remove protection before rotating pictures (pg. 67).
The Playback Menu O TRIMMING To create a cropped copy of a picture, play the picture back and select O TRIMMING in the playback menu (pg. 63). the zoom control to zoom in and out and 2 Press MENU/OK. A confirmation dia1 Use use the selector to scroll the picture until the log will be displayed. desired portion is displayed (to exit to singleframe playback without creating a cropped copy, press DISP/BACK).
The Setup Menu Using the Setup Menu the setup menu. 1 Display 1.1 Press MENU/OK to display the menu for the current mode. 1.2 Press the selector up or down to highlight H SET-UP. 1.3 Press the selector right to display the setup menu. 3.2 Press the selector right to display options for the highlighted item. SET-UP /LANG 1.5 CONT. OFF ON a page. 2 Choose 2.1 Press the selector left or right to choose a page. 2.2 Press the selector down to enter the menu. 72 to highlight a menu item.
The Setup Menu Setup Menu Options Menu item Menus Description Options Default Choose how long pictures are displayed after CONTINUOUS / 3 SEC / 1.5 SEC / a IMAGE DISP. 1.5 SEC shooting (pg. 74). ZOOM (CONTINUOUS) / OFF b FRAME NO. Choose how files are named (pg. 75). CONTINUOUS / RENEW CONTINUOUS Q d DIGITAL ZOOM Enable or disable digital zoom (pg. 76). ON / OFF OFF Enable or disable monitor power saving (pg. e LCD POWER SAVE ON / OFF ON 76). f DATE/TIME Set the camera clock (pg. 13). — — g OPERATION VOL.
The Setup Menu a IMAGE DISP. Choose an option other than OFF to display pictures in the monitor after shooting. Pictures can be displayed for 1.5 s (1.5 SEC), 3 s (3 SEC), or until the MENU/OK button is pressed (CONTINUOUS and ZOOM (CONTINUOUS)). If ZOOM (CONTINUOUS) is selected, photos taken at qualities larger than l can be zoomed in to check focus and other fine details (see page 35). If Intelligent Face Detection is on (pg.
The Setup Menu b FRAME NO. New pictures are stored in image files named using a four-digit file numFrame number ber assigned by adding one to the last file number used. The file num100-0001 ber is displayed during playback as shown at right. FRAME NO. controls File whether file numbering is reset to 0001 when a new memory card is innumber serted or the current memory card or internal memory is formatted.
The Setup Menu d DIGITAL ZOOM If ON is selected, selecting L at the maximum optical zoom position will trigger digital zoom, further magnifying the image. To cancel digital zoom, zoom out to the minimum digital zoom position and select M. i PLAYBACK VOLUME Press the selector up or down to choose volume for movie playback and press MENU/OK to select.
The Setup Menu k FORMAT FORMAT Format internal memory or FORMAT OK? a memory card. If a memory ERASE ALL DATA card is inserted in the camera, OK CANCEL p will be displayed in the diaSET log shown at right and this option will format the memory card. If no memory card is inserted, q will be displayed and this option will format internal memory. Press the selector left to highlight OK and press MENU/OK to begin formatting. 3 Cautions • All data—including protected pictures—will be deleted.
The Setup Menu n TIME DIFFERENCE When travelling, use this option to switch the camera clock instantly from your home time zone to the local time at your destination. the difference between local time 1 Specify and your home time zone. 1.1 Press the selector up or down to highlight X LOCAL. 1.2 Press the selector right to display the time difference. TIME DIFFERENCE 12 / 31 / 2050 10:00 AM 12 / 31 / 2050 10:00 AM 00 SET : 00 To set the camera clock to local time, highlight X LOCAL and press MENU/OK.
Optional Accessories The camera supports a wide range of accessories from FUJIFILM and other manufacturers. The following accessories were available as of August 2008.
Optional Accessories Accessories from Fujifilm As of August 2008, the following optional accessories were available from FUJIFILM. For the latest information on the accessories available in your region, check with your local Fujifilm representative or visit http://www.fujifilm.com/products/digital_cameras/index.html. • NP-45 rechargeable Li-ion battery (supplied): Additional NP-45 slimline batteries can be purchased as required.
Caring for the Camera To ensure continued enjoyment of the product, observe the following precautions. ■ 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 surface. ■ Condensation Sudden increases in temperature, such as occur when entering a heated building on a cold day, can cause condensation inside the camera.
Troubleshooting Power and Battery Problem Possible cause The battery is exhausted. The camera does The battery is not in the correct orientation. not turn on. The battery-chamber cover is not latched. The AC adapter and DC coupler are not connected properly. Power supply The battery is cold. The battery runs down quickly. There is dirt on the battery terminals. The battery has been charged many times. Troubleshooting 82 The battery is exhausted. The camera turns off suddenly.
Troubleshooting Menus and Displays Problem Possible cause Solution Menus and displays are English is not selected for the l r Select ENGLISH. not in English. option in the setup menu. Page 13 Shooting Problem Possible cause Memory is full. Taking pictures Memory is not formatted. No picture is taken when the There is dirt on the memory card contacts. shutter button is The memory card is damaged. pressed. The battery is exhausted. The camera has turned off automatically. Focus The flash has fired.
Troubleshooting Problem Face detection not available. Intelligent No face is deFace tected. Detection Wrong subject selected. Macro mode is Close-ups not available. The flash does not fire. Flash Possible cause The camera is in G, H, J, P, or Q mode. The subject’s face is obscured sunglasses, a hat, long hair, or other objects. The subject’s face occupies only a small area of the frame. The subject’s head is tilted or horizontal. The camera is tilted. The subject’s face is poorly lit.
Troubleshooting Problem Pictures are Problem blurred. images Pictures are mottled. Recording Pictures are not recorded. Possible cause The lens is dirty. The lens is blocked. f is displayed during shooting and the focus frame is displayed in red. g is displayed during shooting. The ambient temperature is high and the subject is poorly lit. Power was interrupted during shooting. Solution Clean the lens. Keep objects away from the lens. Check focus before shooting. Use the flash or a tripod.
Troubleshooting Connections Problem TV No picture or sound. No color. The computer Computer does not recognize the camera. Pictures can not be printed. Only one copy is PictBridge printed. The date is not printed. 86 Possible cause The camera is not properly connected. The supplied A/V cable was connected during movie playback. Input on the television is set to “TV”. The camera is not set to the correct video standard. The volume on the television is too low.
Troubleshooting Miscellaneous Problem Nothing happens when the shutter button is pressed. Possible cause Temporary camera malfunction. The battery is exhausted. The camera does not function as expected. Temporary camera malfunction. Solution Page Remove and reinsert the battery or disconnect and reconnect the AC adapter/DC 7 coupler. Charge the battery or insert a fully-charged 5, 7 spare battery. Remove and reinsert the battery or disconnect and reconnect the AC adapter/DC 7, 100 coupler.
Warning Messages and Displays The following warnings are displayed in the monitor: Warning O (red) N (blinks red) g Description Low battery. Battery exhausted. Slow shutter speed. Picture may be blurred. f (displayed in red with The camera can not focus. red focus frame) e (blinks red) FOCUS ERROR ZOOM ERROR NO CARD CARD NOT INITIALIZED PROTECTED CARD BUSY 88 Solution Charge the battery or insert a fully-charged spare battery. Use the flash or mount the camera on a tripod.
Warning Messages and Displays Warning CARD ERROR Description Solution The memory card is not formatted for use in Format the memory card (pg. 77). the camera. Clean the contacts with a soft, dry cloth. If the mesThe memory card contacts require cleaning or sage is repeated, format the memory card (pg. 77). If the memory card is damaged. the message persists, replace the memory card. Camera malfunction. Contact a FUJIFILM dealer (pg. 100).
Warning Messages and Displays Warning Solution Format the memory card and select RENEW for the b FRAME NO. option in the H SETUP menu. Take The camera has run out of frame numbers FRAME NO. FULL a picture to reset frame numbering to 100-0001, (current frame number is 999-9999). then return to the b FRAME NO. menu and select CONTINUOUS. Date for which more than 4,999 pictures exist TOO MANY FRAMES Choose a different date. selected in sort-by-date view.
Warning Messages and Displays Warning PRINTER ERROR PRINTER ERROR RESUME? CAN NOT BE PRINTED Description Solution Check printer (see printer manual for details). To resume Printer out of paper or ink, or other printer er- printing, turn the printer off and then turn it back on. ror. Check printer (see printer manual for details). If printing does not resume automatically, press MENU/OK to resume.
Glossary Digital zoom: Unlike optical zoom, digital zoom does not increase the amount of visible detail. Instead, details visible using optical zoom are simply enlarged, producing a slightly “grainy” image. DPOF (Digital Print Order Format): A standard that allows pictures to be printed from “print orders” stored in internal memory or on a memory card. The information in the order includes the pictures to be printed and the number of copies of each picture.
Flash Mode and Shooting Mode The flash modes available depend on the shooting mode (pg. 29) and the option selected for P FACE DETECTION. ■ PFACE DETECTION: R ON V OFF or OFF Flash mode AUTO T X U A ✔ ✔ ✔ — B C V* — ✔ ✔ — ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ — — — ✔ D ✔ ✔ ✔ — F ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Shooting mode G H I D M L J K P — ✔ — — ✔ ✔ — — — — ✔ — — ✔ ✔ — ✔ — ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ — — ✔ — — — — — — O N Q B ✔ — — ✔ — — ✔ ✔ — ✔ ✔ ✔ — — — ✔ * Red-eye removal turns on automatically. See below.
Internal Memory/Memory Card Capacity The following table shows the recording time or number of pictures available at different image qualities. 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 remaining may not diminish at an even rate. SD card Image size (pixels) File size Internal memory (approx. 24 MB) 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB gF gN 3648 × 2736 4.9 MB 2.
Specifications System Model Effective pixels CCD Storage media File system Appendix FinePix J100 / FinePix J110w / FinePix J120 / FinePix J150w digital camera 10 million ½.3 -in., square-pixel CCD with primary color filter • Internal memory (approx. 24 MB) • SD/SDHC memory cards (see page 9) Compliant with Design Rule for Camera File System (DCF), Exif 2.2, and Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) File format • Still pictures: Exif 2.
Specifications System Scene modes Picture stabilization Intelligent Face Detection Shutter speed Continuous Focus White balance Self-timer Flash (FinePix J100/J120) Effective range (sensitivity set to ISO 400) Flash (FinePix J110w/J150w) Effective range (sensitivity set to ISO 400) Flash modes Monitor (FinePix J100/J110w) Monitor (FinePix J120/J150w) Movies Shooting options Playback options 96 D (digital zoom), V (red-eye reduction), B (baby mode), F (PORTRAIT), G (LANDSCAPE), H (SPORT), I (NIGHT), D (NA
Specifications System Other options Input/output terminals A/V OUT (audio/video output) Digital input/output Power supply/other Power sources Battery life (NP-45) NTSC or PAL with monaural sound USB 2.0 High Speed with MTP/PTP connection NP-45 rechargeable battery Approx.
Specifications NP-45 rechargeable battery Nominal voltage Nominal capacity Operating temperature Dimensions (W × H × D) Weight BC-45A battery charger Rated input Input capacity Rated output Supported batteries Charging time Dimensions (W × H × D) (built-in plug model) Dimensions (W × H × D) (power cable model) Weight (built-in plug model) Weight (power cable model) Operating temperature 98 DC 3.7 V 740 mAh 0 °C – +40 °C/+32 °F – +104 °F 31 mm × 39.4 mm × 5.7 mm/1.2 in. × 1.6 in. × 0.2 in. Approx. 15 g/0.
Specifications Notes on the Battery and Battery Charger • The battery and charger may become warm to the touch during charging. This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. If possible, charge the battery in a well-ventilated location. • The battery charger may vibrate when in use. This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. • The charger is for use with NP-45 batteries only. • If the charger causes radio interference, increase the distance between the charger and the radio receiver.
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