SU1810GB.book Page 1 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM Getting Ready Using the Camera Advanced Features • Photography • Playback OWNER’S MANUAL This manual will show you how to use your FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA FinePix F30 correctly. Please follow the instructions carefully.
SU1810GB.book Page 2 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM Warning FCC Statement WARNINGS To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the AC power adapter to rain or moisture. The AC power adapter should not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the AC power adapter. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • • • • • • • Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions.
SU1810GB.book Page 3 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM IMPORTANT NOTICE BEFORE OPENING THE CD-ROM PROVIDED BY FUJI PHOTO FILM CO., LTD., PLEASE READ THIS END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT CAREFULLY. ONLY IF YOU AGREE WITH THIS AGREEMENT, SHOULD YOU USE THE SOFTWARE RECORDED ON THE CD-ROM. BY OPENING THE PACKAGE, YOU ACCEPT AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THIS AGREEMENT. End User License Agreement This End User License Agreement (“Agreement”) is an agreement between Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd.
SU1810GB.book Page 4 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM EC Declaration of Conformity We Name: Address: Fuji Photo Film (Europe) GmbH Heesenstrasse 31 40549 Dusseldorf, Germany declare that the product Product Name: FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA FinePix F30 Manufacturer’s Name: Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd.
SU1810GB.book Page 5 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM Disposal of Electric and Electronic Equipment in Private Households Disposal of used Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This symbol on the product, or in the manual and in the warranty, and/or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste.
SU1810GB.book Page 6 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM Contents Warning................................................................. 2 IMPORTANT ......................................................... 3 EC Declaration of Conformity................................ 4 Disposal of Electric and Electronic Equipment in Private Households...................................... 5 Contents................................................................ 6 Preface....................................................
SU1810GB.book Page 7 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM Adjusting color balance (T WHITE BALANCE) ........................... 70 Focusing the shot quickly ( HIGH-SPEED SHOOTING) ............... 71 Taking pictures continuously ( CONTINUOUS).................................. 72 Specifying focusing mode (H AF MODE)......................................... 74 Advanced Features — Playback Using p-MODE MENU (Playback)/ PLAYBACK MENU ........................................ 76 Setting the p-MODE MENU (Playback) ....
SU1810GB.book Page 8 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM Contents Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ................................................ 135 Specifications ................................................. Explanation of Terms ..................................... FUJIFILM Digital Camera Worldwide Network .................................................... Safety Notes ..................................................
SU1810GB.book Page 9 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM Preface Z Test Shots Prior to Photography For important photographs (such as weddings and overseas trips), always take a test shot and view the image to make sure that the camera is working normally. • Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd. cannot accept liability for any incidental losses (such as the costs of photography or the loss of income from photography) incurred as a result of faults with this product.
SU1810GB.book Page 10 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM Preface Z Notes on Electrical Interference If the camera is to be used in hospitals or aircrafts, please note that this camera may cause interference to other equipment in the hospital or aircraft. For details, please check with the applicable regulations. Z Explanation of Color Television System NTSC: PAL: National Television System Committee, color television telecasting specifications adopted mainly in the U.S.A., Canada and Japan.
SU1810GB.book Page 11 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM About this Manual Icons indicate the modes that are available. CAUTION This mark denotes issues that may affect the camera’s operation. CHECK This mark denotes points to notice in the camera’s operation. MEMO This mark denotes additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures. Z 4-direction (nopq) button Up, down, left, and right are indicated by black triangles in the Owner’s Manual.
SU1810GB.book Page 12 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM Accessories Included • Rechargeable Battery NP-95 (1) • CD-ROM (1) Software for FinePix CX • Strap (1) • AC Power Adapter AC-5VC (1 set) • Owner’s Manual (this manual) (1) Attaching the strap Attach the strap as shown in 1 and 2. When attaching the strap, move the fastener to adjust the length and slightly away from the end of the strap, as shown in figure 1.
SU1810GB.book Page 13 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM Camera Parts and Features • Refer to the pages in parentheses for information on using the camera parts or features. A Shutter button B Mode dial C Lens (lens cover) D POWER button E Flash (p.56) F AF-assist illuminator (p.32) Self-timer lamp (p.59) G Terminal cover H Microphone I A/V OUT (Audio/Visual output) socket (p.106) J USB socket K DC IN 5V socket (p.17) L Indicator lamp (p.
SU1810GB.book Page 14 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM Example of LCD Monitor Text Display Z Photography mode A ( Self-timer (p.58) B e Macro (close-up) (p.55) C C Flash (p.56) D s Photography mode (p.42) E Battery level indicator (p.18) F High-speed shooting (p.71) G f Continuous shooting (p.72) H AF frame (p.27) I Date/Time (p.22) J Shutter speed (p.53) K Aperture (p.51) L ) Photometry (p.69) M 9 White balance (p.70) N 5N Quality mode (p.67) O Number of available frames (p.147) P FinePix COLOR (p.
SU1810GB.book Page 15 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM Loading the Battery 1 Open the battery cover. Getting Ready Battery is required to operate the digital camera. At first, load the battery in the camera. Z Compatible battery Rechargeable Battery NP-95 (1) Terminals Indicator CAUTION • The battery is not fully charged at shipment and must be fully charged before being used. • Do not stick labels onto the battery as this could cause the battery to become jammed inside the camera.
SU1810GB.book Page 16 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM Loading the Battery 2 3 Load the battery. Hold the battery so that the indicators are aligned. Push the battery release catch aside while loading the battery. Check that the battery is firmly held in place. Battery release catch Indicators CAUTION Load the battery in the correct direction. 16 Close the battery cover.
SU1810GB.book Page 17 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM Charging the Battery Connecting the AC power adapter to the camera A Plug the AC power adapter connector into the DC IN 5V socket on the camera. B Plug the connecting cable into the AC power adapter. C Plug the connecting cable into the power outlet. CHECK Loading the Battery (➝p.15) CAUTION Always check that the camera is turned off. Getting Ready The battery is not fully charged at shipment and must be fully charged before being used.
SU1810GB.book Page 18 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM Charging the Battery Camera operation during charging When connection is completed, battery charging begins. Charging ends after about 4 hours. Checking the battery charge Turn the camera on and check the battery level indicator on the LCD monitor. Indicator lamp CHECK Indicator lamp [During charging] Lit red [Charging completed] Off [Charging error] Blinking red (➝p.
SU1810GB.book Page 19 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM Loading the xD-Picture Card 1 3 Close the battery cover. Getting Ready Although you can store pictures in the camera’s internal memory, you can store many more images on the xDPicture Card (sold separately). There is a slot for the xDPicture Card inside the battery compartment. Open the battery cover. How to replace the xD-Picture Card 2 Insert an xD-Picture Card.
SU1810GB.book Page 20 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM Loading the xD-Picture Card CAUTION • When storing xD-Picture Cards, make sure that they are kept out of the reach of children. An xD-Picture Card could be swallowed and cause suffocation. If a child swallows an xD-Picture Card, seek medical attention or call emergency number right away. • If the xD-Picture Card is oriented incorrectly, it will not go all the way into the slot. Do not apply force when inserting an xD-Picture Card.
SU1810GB.book Page 21 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM Turning On and Off Press POWER down fully to turn the camera on. Press POWER again to turn the camera off. MEMO Changes between Photography mode and Playback mode Press w during shooting to change to Playback mode. Press the shutter button down halfway to return to Photography mode. Turning the camera on in Playback mode Press w for about 1 second to turn the camera on in Playback mode. Press POWER to turn the camera off.
SU1810GB.book Page 22 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM Turning On and Off Setting the language, date, and time 2 Set the date and time. DATE / TIME NOT SET When using the camera for the first time after purchasing, the language, date, and time are cleared. Set the language, date, and time. 1 YY.MM.DD screen appears when turning the camera on. SET 1. 1 12:00 AM NO A Press p or q to select Year, Month, Day, Hour, or Minute. START MENU / LANG. B Press n or o to correct the setting.
SU1810GB.book Page 23 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM MEMO Change the date format. DATE / TIME NOT SET DD . MM . YY MM / DD / YY 5 / 24 / 2006 YY . MM . DD SET 10:00 AM CANCEL A Press p or q to select the date format. START MENU screen also appears when the battery has been removed and the camera has been left for a long period.
SU1810GB.book Page 24 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM Correcting the Date and Time 1 2 Open the SET-UP menu. SET - UP SHOOTING MENU HIGH-SPEED SHOOTING CONTINUOUS SET-UP Display the DATE/TIME screen. OFF OFF DATE / TIME BEEP VOLUME SHUTTER VOLUME PLAYBACK VOLUME LCD BRIGHTNESS FORMAT A Press MENU/OK to open the menu. A Press n to move to page tab. B Press n or o to select U SET-UP. B Press p or q to select C Press q. C Press o to move to menu item. D Press n or o to select . DATE/TIME.
SU1810GB.book Page 25 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM Selecting the Language 2 Open the SET-UP menu. screen. SET - UP SHOOTING MENU HIGH-SPEED SHOOTING CONTINUOUS SET-UP Display the Getting Ready 1 OFF OFF AUTO POWER OFF TIME DIFFERENCE BACKGROUND COLOR VIDEO SYSTEM RESET ENGLISH 2 MIN NTSC A Press MENU/OK to open the menu. A Press n to move to page tab. B Press n or o to select U SET-UP. B Press p or q to select C Press q. C Press o to move to menu item. . D Press n or o to select .
SU1810GB.book Page 26 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM Taking Pictures (q AUTO Mode) This section describes the basic operations. Holding the camera correctly 1 Brace your elbows against your sides and hold the camera with both hands. Turn the camera on. A Press POWER to turn the camera on. Do not cover the lens or flash with your fingers. CAUTION B Set the Mode dial to q. 26 • Moving the camera while shooting gives a blurred picture (camera shake). Hold the camera steadily with both hands.
SU1810GB.book Page 27 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM 2 Check the composition on the LCD monitor. To adjust zoom scale using the Zoom button: 3 Focus on the main subject in the AF frame and press the shutter button down halfway. AUTO N 25 T button (Zoom in) N 25 AUTO N 25 250 AF frame Halfway pressed Zoom bar F 5.6 Using the Camera AUTO W button (Zoom out) AF frame becomes smaller and camera focuses on the subject. CHECK • Focal range Approx. 60 cm (2.0 ft.
SU1810GB.book Page 28 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM Taking Pictures (q AUTO Mode) 4 Press the shutter button fully. Double beep Flash Click When pressing the shutter button down halfway, b appears on the LCD monitor before the flash fires. 250 Halfway pressed Fully pressed F 5.6 Change the flash mode when you want to take pictures without flash. See p.56 for information on flash. CAUTION When taking a picture using the flash, the image may disappear and go dark briefly due to flash charging.
SU1810GB.book Page 29 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM Z Indicator lamp display The indicator lamp lights or blinks when pressing the shutter button, etc. The indicator lamp shows the camera status.
SU1810GB.book Page 30 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM Taking Pictures (q AUTO Mode) Taking pictures with the focus and exposure locked Using AF/AE lock 1 AUTO N 25 Move the camera slightly so that one of the subjects is in the AF frame. AUTO In the above composition, the subjects (two people in this case) are not in the AF frame. Pressing the shutter button halfway at this point will result in the subjects being out of focus.
SU1810GB.book Page 31 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM 3 Subjects not suitable for autofocus FinePix F30 uses a high-precision autofocusing mechanism. However, it may have difficulty focusing on the following: Using the Camera Continue to hold the shutter button down halfway. Move the camera back to the original image and press the shutter button fully. Click 250 F 5.
SU1810GB.book Page 32 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM Taking Pictures (q AUTO Mode) AF-assist illuminator Adjusting the shot composition Use this illuminator to focus on the subject in dimly lit conditions. When pressing the shutter button down halfway, the camera fires the AF-assist illuminator (green) while focusing on your subject. Select the LCD monitor display. Press DISP/BACK to change the LCD monitor display.
SU1810GB.book Page 33 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM Z Format of post shot assist window Best framing AUTO N 25 Using the Camera Position the main subject at the intersection of two lines in this frame or align one of the horizontal lines with the horizon. Use this frame as a guide to the subject’s size and the balance of the shot while composing a shot. Post shot assist window Up to the last 3 photographed images appear on the post shot assist window.
SU1810GB.book Page 34 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM Viewing the Images Playback your images to check them. For important photographs, always take a test shot and view the image to make sure that the camera is working normally. Select the LCD monitor display. Press DISP/BACK during Playback mode to change the LCD monitor display. Setting the camera to Playback mode Press w during shooting to change to Playback mode.
SU1810GB.book Page 35 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM Single-frame playback 1 Zoom in / Zoom out. To zoom in an image during single-frame playback: W button (Zoom out) 5 / 24 / 2006 1000 F2.8 T button (Zoom in) 10:00 AM Using the Camera 100 - 0001 N ISO 100 Playback zoom To select the required image: Press p: last image Press q: next image Zoom bar Selecting images To select images on the thumbnail lists screen, hold down p or q for 1 second during playback.
SU1810GB.book Page 36 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM Viewing the Images Z Zoom scales Quality mode Multi-frame playback Max. zoom scale 5 (2848 × 2136 pixels) Approx. 4.5× % (3024 × 2016 pixels) Approx. 4.7× 3 (2048 × 1536 pixels) Approx. 3.2× 2 (1600 × 1200 pixels) Approx. 2.5× Multi-frame playback screen (9 frames) appears on the LCD monitor. Select required frame from the 9 frames. A Press n, o, p, or q to move the cursor (colored frame) to the selecting frame.
SU1810GB.book Page 37 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM Sorting by date In sorting by date mode, you can view all images taken on the same day. 5 / 22 5 / 23 5 / 24 2006 5 / 22 5 / 23 5 /24 14 Using the Camera 2006 Selecting the date 1 / 14 A Press n, o, p, or q to move the cursor (colored frame) to the selecting frame. A Press n, o, p, or q to move the cursor (colored frame) to on the upper left frame. B Press p to display the selecting date. B Press MENU/OK to enlarge the image.
SU1810GB.book Page 38 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM Using the Erase Button Use this mode to erase unnecessary images to have ample free space on the xD-Picture Card or internal memory. 3 Erase the image. ERASE OK? 1 Set the camera to Playback mode. Press w to turn the camera on in Playback mode. OK CANCEL SET A Press n ( ). 2 Select the image. B Press p or q to select OK. 100 - 0001 N ISO 100 C Press MENU/OK to erase the displayed image. CAUTION 5 / 24 / 2006 1000 F2.
SU1810GB.book Page 39 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM Using the Photography Functions — Procedure of Setting Specify the camera settings for taking pictures to get the best result. A general guide is given below. q Auto This is the easiest mode for taking pictures (➝p.42). 1 /? Scene position Select the best Shooting mode for the scene being shot (➝p.42). Select the Photography mode. Anti-blur Used for selecting a fast shutter speed that reduces camera shake and movingsubject blurring (➝p.50).
SU1810GB.book Page 40 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM Using the Photography Functions — Procedure of Setting 2 Specify the photography settings. Pressing buttons or selecting menu allows you to specify photography functions. You can obtain the best result for shooting. D Exposure compensation button e (p) Macro button d (q) Flash button * (o) Self-timer button 40 Z Specifying functions using buttons e Macro Used for close-up shots (➝p.55).
SU1810GB.book Page 41 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM Z Specifying functions using p-MODE MENU (p button) S ISO Use to specify required sensitivity setting (➝p.66). Use to specify required image size (➝p.67). FinePix COLOR Use to specify required color tone (➝p.68). PHOTOMETRY TWHITE BALANCE Use to adjust the color tone (➝p.70). HIGH-SPEED SHOOTING Use to focus the shot quickly (➝p.71). CONTINUOUS H AF MODE Use to select light metering method (➝p.69). Use to take pictures continuously (➝p.72).
SU1810GB.book Page 42 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM Setting the Shooting Mode /? SCENE POSITION You can select the most suitable setting according to the subject by selecting one of the Shooting modes. q AUTO This is the easiest mode for providing crisp and clear shots. Use this mode for ordinary photography. This mode provides the best Scene position setting for the scene being shot. Choose from 15 types of scene. Select the Scene position setting in the SCENE POSITION menu. Set the Mode dial to /?.
SU1810GB.book Page 43 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM Z Selecting Scene position setting NATURAL LIGHT SHOOTING MENU A Press MENU/OK to open the menu. B Press n or o to select POSITION. SCENE CHECK Flash cannot be used in the Natural light mode. C Press q.
SU1810GB.book Page 44 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM Setting the Shooting Mode NATURAL & d This mode shoots 2 images continuously without flash and with flash. Shooting with flash allows you to take a picture of a main subject brightly. Shooting without flash produces beautiful images that retain the natural ambience. This mode is useful for shooting 2 different types of pictures at the same time. H PORTRAIT Use this mode for photography to get beautiful skin tones and soft overall tone.
SU1810GB.book Page 45 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM . SPORT Use this mode to take pictures of a moving subject. It gives priority to faster shutter speeds. Z Setting the Long exposure setting Selecting the Long exposure setting allows you to take a picture of a main subject in low-light condition. You can select shutter speeds from 1 to 15 seconds in this mode. 1 Select the Long exposure setting. CHECK When setting . Sport mode, the camera sets to Highspeed shooting mode (➝p.71) automatically.
SU1810GB.book Page 46 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM Setting the Shooting Mode 2 FIREWORKS Select the exposure time. M EXPOSURE TIME N 25 ISO 200 SET 1.0" A Press D. B Press p or q to select the exposure time. C Press D to confirm the setting. 46 Use this mode to shoot fireworks. It is effective for taking more vivid shots of fireworks with a slow shutter. CHECK • Flash cannot be used in the Fireworks mode. • Shutter speed setting: 1/2 sec. to 4 sec.
SU1810GB.book Page 47 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM Z Selecting the exposure time setting EXPOSURE TIME N 25 SUNSET Use this mode to shoot sunset, making the colors more vivid. A Press D. B Press p or q to select the exposure time. C Press D to confirm the setting. Advanced Features — Photography SET 2.0" SNOW Use this mode to prevent darkening images and provide crisp, clear shots, when shooting at snowy scene where the whole screen appears white.
SU1810GB.book Page 48 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM Setting the Shooting Mode BEACH Use this mode to prevent darkening images and provide crisp, clear shots, when shooting at beach under strong sunlight. UNDERWATER Use this mode for shooting with a waterproof case. It is effective for taking more vivid shots of ocean blue. MUSEUM Use this mode for taking pictures in places such as museum where the use of flash and making an operation sound and a shutter sound are restricted.
SU1810GB.book Page 49 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM FLOWER TEXT Use this mode to shoot documents and white board. It is effective for taking clearer shots of letters. CHECK CHECK • Flash cannot be used in the Flower mode. • Focal range Wide angle: Approx. 5 cm to 2 m (2.0 in. to 6.6 ft.) Telephoto: Approx. 30 cm to 2 m (1.0 ft. to 6.6 ft.) Focal range Wide angle: Approx. 5 cm to 2 m (2.0 in. to 6.6 ft.) Telephoto: Approx. 30 cm to 2 m (1.0 ft. to 6.6 ft.
SU1810GB.book Page 50 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM Setting the Shooting Mode Anti-blur Use this mode to select a fast shutter speed that reduces camera shake and moving-subject blurring. Set the Mode dial to .
SU1810GB.book Page 51 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM Z Selecting the Shooting mode setting < APERTURE PRIORITY AE This is an automatic mode to set the aperture. Use this mode to have the area in front of and behind the subject out of focus (large aperture) or have both near and far subjects in focus (small aperture). SHOOTING MENU N 25 ISO 200 A Press MENU/OK to open the menu. 250 B Press n or o to select MODE. SETTING APERTURE F5.6 SHOOTING C Press q. A Press D to select SETTING APERTURE.
SU1810GB.book Page 52 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM Setting the Shooting Mode CAUTION N 25 ISO 200 4 SET F8 4 When the correct exposure cannot be obtained with selected aperture setting, the shutter speed appears in red. When this occurs, adjust the aperture setting again. Aperture By adjusting the aperture, you can change the depth of focus (depth of field). Selecting a larger number of aperture (closed) obtains a larger depth of focus.
SU1810GB.book Page 53 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM M SHUTTER PRIORITY AE CAUTION This is an automatic mode to set the shutter speed. Use this mode to freeze a moving subject (fast shutter speed) or convey the impression of movement (slow shutter speed). F2.8 2.8 SET F 2.8 1000 0 When the correct exposure cannot be obtained with selected shutter speed, the aperture setting appears in red. When this occurs, adjust the shutter speed again. Lit red 250 SETTING SHUTTER SPEED F2.
SU1810GB.book Page 54 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM Setting the Shooting Mode s MANUAL Shutter speed When shooting a moving subject, you can either “freeze the motion” or “capture the sense of movement” by adjusting the shutter speed. Fast Slow Freezes the motion of the subject. Photographs the traces left by the subject’s movement. This is an automatic mode to specify the settings except for the shutter speed and aperture setting. Set the Photography functions to manual to easily control yourself.
SU1810GB.book Page 55 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM e Macro (Close-up) Use this mode to take close-up shots. Available Photography modes: q, s,
SU1810GB.book Page 56 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM d Setting the Flash Flash photography is useful for taking pictures at night or indoor dark locations. Choose from 6 flash modes according to the type of shot. See p.57 for information on the available Photography modes. MEMO Red-eye effect When using the flash to take a picture of people in lowlight conditions, their eyes sometimes appear red in the picture. This is caused by the light of the flash reflecting off the inside of the eye.
SU1810GB.book Page 57 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM CHECK List of available flash modes in each Photography mode Effective flash range (S : AUTO) Wide-angle: Approx. 60 cm to 6.5 m (2.0 ft. to 21.3 ft.) Telephoto: Approx. 60 cm to 3.5 m (2.0 ft. to 11.5 ft.) If you take pictures outside of the effective flash range, the image may appear dark even if the flash is used.
SU1810GB.book Page 58 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM * Self-Timer The self-timer is used in situations where the photographer is included in the shot. Available Photography modes: All Setting self-timer The self-timer setting changes each time you press * (o). AUTO N 25 The last displayed setting is the selected mode. OFF : The picture is taken after 10 seconds. (: The picture is taken after 2 seconds.
SU1810GB.book Page 59 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM 2 Take pictures in selected time. A picture is taken after the self-timer lamp changes from lit to blinking (only blinks with the 2-second selftimer). Using the 2-second self-timer This is useful when you worry about camera shake even if attaching the camera on a tripod. • To stop the self-timer, once it has started running, press DISP/BACK.
SU1810GB.book Page 60 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM Adjusting the Image Brightness (D Exposure Compensation) Use this menu for shots to get the correct brightness (exposure), such as shots with extremely high contrast between the subject and the background. Available Photography modes: s,
SU1810GB.book Page 61 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM positive (+) compensation • Backlit portraits: +2/3 EV to +1 2/3 EV • Very bright scenes (such as snowfields) and highly reflective subjects: +1 EV CHECK • Compensation range: –2 EV to +2 EV (13 steps in 1/3 EV increments) • Explanation of Terms “EV” (➝p.
SU1810GB.book Page 62 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM j Increasing Monitor Brightness This is useful when checking the shot composition for outdoor scenes. Increasing the LCD monitor brightness Press j (n) to display the LCD monitor brightly. Press j (n) again to return to normal LCD monitor brightness. AUTO N 25 UP 62 appears on the LCD monitor when the function is working. MEMO • This function is automatically canceled after each shot.
SU1810GB.book Page 63 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM Using p-MODE MENU (Photography)/SHOOTING MENU Use these menus to adjust image quality or focus. You can take pictures in a wide range of conditions. Setting the p-MODE MENU (Photography) ISO QUALITY SHOOTING MENU SHOOTING MODE PHOTOMETRY MULTI WHITE BALANCE SPOT HIGH - SPEED SHOOTING AVERAGE CONTINUOUS AF MODE F N 5 10 FRAMES 10 19 25 122 A Press MENU/OK to open the SHOOTING MENU. B Press n or o to select the menu.
SU1810GB.book Page 64 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM Using p-MODE MENU (Photography)/SHOOTING MENU Z List of p-MODE MENU options Menu S ISO (➝p.66) 64 Functions Settings Specifies required sensitivity setting of the ambient light around the subject. AUTO/AUTO(1600)/ The larger value of the sensitivity, the higher sensitivity is obtained. The AUTO(400)/3200/ higher sensitivity settings will allow you to take pictures in darker locations. 1600/800/400/ 200/100 QUALITY (➝p.67) Specifies the image size.
SU1810GB.book Page 65 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM Setting the menu (➝p.63) Z List of SHOOTING MENU options Menu Functions Settings Factory default This setting can be used when the Mode dial is set to /?. / /H/,/./ SCENE POSITION Use this setting to provide the best photography menu setting for the scene // / / / / (➝p.42) being shot. / / / / PHOTOMETRY (➝p.69) This setting can be used when the Mode dial is set to s or
SU1810GB.book Page 66 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM p-MODE MENU (Photography) Changing the sensitivity setting (S ISO) Use this menu to specify required sensitivity setting of the ambient light around the subject. The larger value of the sensitivity, the higher sensitivity is obtained. The higher sensitivity settings will allow you to take pictures in darker locations. MEMO • Sensitivity is retained even when the camera is turned off or the mode setting is changed.
SU1810GB.book Page 67 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM Setting the menu (➝p.63) Changing the quality setting ( QUALITY) Use this menu to specify the image size (number of recorded pixels). Select the quality setting for the scene being shot. Area shot and quality setting Area shot excluding % AUTO N 25 Area shot with % AUTO 25 Quality mode Sample uses 5 F (2848 × 2136) Printing at up to 10R (25.4 × 30.5 cm/ 5 N (2848 × 2136) 10 × 12 in.
SU1810GB.book Page 68 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM p-MODE MENU (Photography) Changing the FinePix COLOR setting ( FinePix COLOR) Use this menu to specify required color tone. It is effective for taking vivid shots or black and white shots. CHECK FinePix COLOR settings The contrast and color saturation STD are set to standard. p-STANDARD Use this mode for normal photography. p-CHROME The contrast and color saturation are set to high.
SU1810GB.book Page 69 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM SHOOTING MENU Selecting light metering method ( PHOTOMETRY) Available Photography modes: s,
SU1810GB.book Page 70 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM SHOOTING MENU Setting the menu (➝p.63) Adjusting color balance (T WHITE BALANCE) Available Photography modes: s,
SU1810GB.book Page 71 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM Setting the menu (➝p.63) M N 25 ISO AUTO AUTO(1600) (1600) OVER Set the exposure compensation again, using a negative value (–) when [OVER] appears and a positive value (+) when [UNDER] appears (➝p.60). Available Photography modes: q, s,
SU1810GB.book Page 72 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM SHOOTING MENU Setting the menu (➝p.63) Taking pictures continuously ( CONTINUOUS) Use this mode to take pictures of a moving subject.
SU1810GB.book Page 73 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM Setting the menu (➝p.63) f TOP 3 continuous shooting k: FINAL 3 continuous shooting Available Photography modes: q, s,
SU1810GB.book Page 74 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM SHOOTING MENU Setting the menu (➝p.63) h LONG PERIOD continuous shooting Available Photography modes: q, s,
SU1810GB.book Page 75 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM MULTI CONTINUOUS When pressing the shutter button down halfway, the camera recognizes any strongly contrasting subject near the center of the LCD monitor and displays the AF frame over subject in focus. Use this setting to take pictures of a moving subject. The camera continues to focus on the main subject in the AF frame.
SU1810GB.book Page 76 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM Using p-MODE MENU (Playback)/PLAYBACK MENU Use these menus to play back photographed images. Setting the p-MODE MENU (Playback) A Set the camera to Playback mode (➝p.34). MODE MENU PLAYBACK PRINT ORDER (DPOF) Setting the PLAYBACK MENU A Set the camera to Playback mode (➝p.34). PLAYBACK MENU ERASE IMAGE ROTATE PROTECT COPY VOICE MEMO TRIMMING B Press MENU/OK to open the PLAYBACK MENU. B Press p to open the p-MODE MENU.
SU1810GB.book Page 77 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM p-MODE MENU (Playback) Setting automatic playback ( PLAYBACK) Use this mode to play back photographed images continuously. You can select playback interval and type of image transition. Setting the menu (➝p.76) DPOF set frame ( DPOF) You can specify the image, number of prints, with or without date of printing with a DPOF-compatible printer. MODE MENU MODE MENU MEMO • To interrupt automatic playback, press MENU/OK.
SU1810GB.book Page 78 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM p-MODE MENU (Playback) Setting the menu (➝p.76) Z u PRINT ORDER (DPOF) DPOF stands for Digital Print Order Format and refers to a format that is used for recording printing specifications for images shot using a digital camera on media such as an xD-Picture Card. The recorded specifications include information on which frames are to be printed. This section gives a detailed description of how to order your prints with FinePix F30.
SU1810GB.book Page 79 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM Setting the menu (➝p.76) WITH DATE / WITHOUT DATE Selecting WITH DATEE, E appears on the LCD monitor and the date will be imprinted on your prints. PRINT ORDER (DPOF DPOF) DPOF : 00009 Total number of prints MEMO Canceling DPOF setting A Press p to open the p-MODE MENU and select PRINT ORDER (DPOF). B Press q. C Press n or o to select WITH DATE E or WITHOUT DATE. D Press p or q to select the frame (file) with the DPOF setting you want to cancel.
SU1810GB.book Page 80 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM p-MODE MENU (Playback) MEMO • When DPOF settings were specified on another camera. Setting the menu (➝p.76) RESET ALL To cancel all DPOF settings: RESET DPOF OK? YES RESET DPOF OK? NO When the data includes a frame (file) with DPOF settings that were specified on another camera, “RESET DPOF OK?” appears. Pressing MENU/OK erases all of the DPOF settings already specified for each frame (file). Specify the DPOF setting for each frame (file) again.
SU1810GB.book Page 81 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM PLAYBACK MENU Erasing the images ( ERASE) Setting the menu (➝p.76) Erasing one frame at a time (FRAME) ERASE OK? Use this mode to erase unnecessary images to have ample free space on the xD-Picture Card or internal memory. Your camera calls images “frames”. MEMO YES CANCEL A Press p or q to select the erasing frame (file). B Press MENU/OK to erase the currently displayed frame (file). CAUTION MEMO Erased frames (files) cannot be recovered.
SU1810GB.book Page 82 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM PLAYBACK MENU Setting the menu (➝p.76) Erasing all frames (ALL FRAMES) ERASE ALL OK? IT MAY TAKE A WHILE YES CANCEL Press MENU/OK to erase all the frames (files). When shooting in the vertical position, the image appears horizontal on the LCD monitor. Use this mode to rotate an image and to display correct direction. Your camera calls images “frames”. MEMO An image can be rotated only when playing back using FinePix F30.
SU1810GB.book Page 83 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM Setting the menu (➝p.76) Protecting the images ( PROTECT) IMAGE ROTATE Use this mode to prevent frames (files) from being accidentally erased. Your camera calls images “frames”. SET CANCEL FRAME SET / RESET PROTECT OK? YES UNPROTECT OK? CANCEL Unprotected YES CANCEL Protected (F appears) A Press p or q to select the protecting/ unprotecting frame (file). Advanced Features — Playback E Press n or o to rotate the image.
SU1810GB.book Page 84 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM PLAYBACK MENU Setting the menu (➝p.76) MEMO To stop the procedure midway SET ALL SET ALL OK? IT MAY TAKE A WHILE CANCEL YES CANCEL Press MENU/OK to protect all the frames (files). CAUTION RESET ALL The Format function erases all the frames (files), including protected frames (files) (➝p.103). RESET ALL OK? IT MAY TAKE A WHILE YES CANCEL Press MENU/OK to unprotect all the frames (files).
SU1810GB.book Page 85 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM Setting the menu (➝p.76) Copying the images (V COPY) Copying one frame at a time (FRAME) COPY It is possible to transfer saved images between the internal memory and an xD-Picture Card. Your camera calls images “frames”. INTERNAL MEMORY CARD FRAME CARD INTERNAL MEMORY ALL FRAMES Z Selecting COPY YES CANCEL INTERNAL MEMORY CARD CARD INTERNAL MEMORY A Press n or o to select FRAME. NEXT B Press MENU/OK.
SU1810GB.book Page 86 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM PLAYBACK MENU Setting the menu (➝p.76) Copying all frames (ALL FRAMES) COPY INTERNAL MEMORY CARD FRAME CARD INTERNAL MEMORY ALL FRAMES Adding voice memos to the images ( VOICE MEMO) Voice memos of up to 30 seconds can be added to still images. Recording voice memos YES CANCEL A Press n or o to select ALL FRAMES. A Press p or q to select the image to add a voice memo. B Press MENU/OK to open the PLAYBACK MENU. B Press MENU/OK.
SU1810GB.book Page 87 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM Setting the menu (➝p.76) REC STANDBY START FINISH 30s CANCEL REC RECORDING 28s To record your comment: press MENU/OK. To rerecord the comment: press DISP/BACK. Remaining time MEMO Blinking red • When the image already has a voice memo If you select an image that already has a voice memo, a screen appears in which you can select whether to rerecord the memo.
SU1810GB.book Page 88 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM PLAYBACK MENU Setting the menu (➝p.76) Z Playing back voice memos Playing back voice memo A Press p or q to select an image file with a voice memo. # appears on the LCD monitor. B Press o to start playing back the voice memo. 15s STOP The playback time appears on the LCD monitor along with a progress bar. PAUSE Control Description Playback Playback begins. The voice memo stops when playback ends.
SU1810GB.book Page 89 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM Setting the menu (➝p.76) Adjusting volume of voice memos Volume can be adjusted while playing back voice memos. Trimming the images ( TRIMMING) Use this mode to trim the required part of the photographed image. VOLUME W button (Zoom out) 7 TRIMMING TRIMMING SET T button (Zoom in) CANCEL YES YES CANCEL Zoom bar A Press W or T to zoom in or out on an image. B Press n or o to adjust the volume. C Press MENU/OK to confirm your selection.
SU1810GB.book Page 90 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM PLAYBACK MENU Setting the menu (➝p.76) MEMO TRIMMING Navigation screen (Current displayed image) YES • A saved image size varies depending on the zoom scale of step A. For 0.3 M, k YES option appears in yellow. • Image sizes 3 Printing at up to 6R (15.2 × 20.3 cm/6 × 8 in.) / A5 size 2 Printing at up to 4R (10.2 × 15.2 cm/4 × 6 in.) / A6 size ` To use for e-mail or web site CANCEL B Press n, o, p, or q to display another part of the image.
SU1810GB.book Page 91 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM r Recording Movies Use this mode to record movies with sound. 1 Set the camera to r Movie mode. Z Zooming the image You must zoom beforehand as you cannot zoom during recording. Set the Mode dial to r. STANDBY 13s Zoom bar STANDBY 13s CHECK • Optical zoom focal length Approx. 36 mm to 108 mm (35 mm camera equivalent) Max. zoom scale: 3× • Focal range Approx. 60 cm (2.0 ft.
SU1810GB.book Page 92 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM r Recording Movies 2 CHECK Recording movies Record movies. REC 12s • Specifications: Motion JPEG (➝p.149), Monaural sound • Quality selection method: % (640 × 480 pixels) $ (320 × 240 pixels) • Frame rate (➝p.149): 30 frames per second (fixed) MEMO Fully pressed Press the shutter button down fully to start recording. During recording, lREC and a counter that shows the remaining time appear on the LCD monitor.
SU1810GB.book Page 93 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM Changing movie size Press p to open the p-MODE MENU. MODE MENU QUALITY 13s 26s MEMO • The quality setting is retained even when the camera is turned off or the mode setting is changed. • In r Movie mode, you cannot set the S (sensitivity) setting and FinePix COLOR setting. • See p.147 for information on recording times per xDPicture Card or internal memory. CAUTION B Press n or o to change the setting. C Press MENU/OK to confirm the setting.
SU1810GB.book Page 94 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM w Playing Back Movies Setting the camera to w Playback mode (➝p.34) Z Playing back movies Control Playback Pause / Resume Pauses the movie during playback. Press o again to resume playback. Stop Stops playback. Press p or q while playback is stopped to go back to the previous file or advance to the next file respectively. Fast forward / Rewind Press p or q during playback to skip forwards or backwards through the movie.
SU1810GB.book Page 95 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM Setting the camera to w Playback mode (➝p.34) MEMO If the subject of the shot is very bright, white vertical streaks or black horizontal streaks may appear in the image during playback. This is normal. Adjusting volume of movies Volume can be adjusted while playing back movies. VOLUME CAUTION • You may not be able to play back some movie files recorded on other cameras.
SU1810GB.book Page 96 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM U SET-UP Using the SET-UP menu 1 Open the SET-UP menu. A Press MENU/OK to open the menu. B Press n or o to select U SET-UP. C Press q. 2 Change the page. SET - UP DATE / TIME BEEP VOLUME SHUTTER VOLUME PLAYBACK VOLUME LCD BRIGHTNESS FORMAT 3 Change the setting. SET - UP DATE / TIME BEEP VOLUME SHUTTER VOLUME PLAYBACK VOLUME LCD BRIGHTNESS FORMAT OFF A Press n or o to select the menu. B Press q.
SU1810GB.book Page 97 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM How to use the SET-UP menu (➝p.96) SET-UP menu option Setting Display Factory default Explanation Page Sets the way for displaying the check image screen (photograph result) after taking a picture. The color tones in images recorded may differ from actual color. Play back the recorded images to check them. 99 Specifies whether frame numbers are assigned consecutively from previous numbers or begin again. 100 3 SEC/1.5 SEC/ ZOOM (CONTINUOUS) 1.
SU1810GB.book Page 98 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM U SET-UP How to use the SET-UP menu (➝p.96) Setting Display Factory default ENGLISH AUTO POWER OFF OFF/2 MIN/ 5MIN 2 MIN TIME DIFFERENCE Page Specifies the language used for LCD monitor display. 25 Sets the time of turning camera off when camera is not used. 104 Specifies the time difference settings. 104 N/I N BACKGROUND COLOR SET – Specifies the colors of menu and background.
SU1810GB.book Page 99 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM How to use the SET-UP menu (➝p.96) IMAGE DISP. Use this setting to set the way for displaying the check image screen (photograph result) after taking a picture. Z Enlarging images ZOOM (CONTINUOUS) CONTINUOUS) Navigation screen (Current displayed image) 3 SEC/1.5 SEC: The image appears for about 3 or 1.5 seconds and is then recorded. NEXT SHOOTING ZOOM (CONTINUOUS): The image appears enlarged. Use this mode to check details of image.
SU1810GB.book Page 100 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM U SET-UP How to use the SET-UP menu (➝p.96) CHECK FRAME NO. Frame number Use this function to specify whether frame numbers are assigned consecutively from previous numbers or begin again. 100 - 0001 File number A B * Formatted xD-Picture Card or internal memory used for both A and B. CONT. : Pictures are stored beginning from the highest file number stored on the last xD-Picture Card or internal memory used.
SU1810GB.book Page 101 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM How to use the SET-UP menu (➝p.96) MEMO DIGITAL ZOOM Use this function to shoot enlarged images than maximum optical zoom scale. When zooming changes between optical and digital, the position of the “ ” indicator stops. Press the same Zoom button again to start the “ ” indicator moving again. CAUTION AUTO Zoom bar Using the digital zoom allows you to enlarge your subject and shoot it. However, it will lower your image quality.
SU1810GB.book Page 102 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM U SET-UP How to use the SET-UP menu (➝p.96) LCD MODE PLAYBACK VOLUME Use this function to set the LCD monitor display to the fine mode or power save mode. Use this function to adjust volume while playing back movie and voice memo. Z POWER SAVE The LCD monitor darkens when camera is not used for 10 seconds. When this function is active, you can save power and get the maximum possible running time from your battery.
SU1810GB.book Page 103 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM How to use the SET-UP menu (➝p.96) LCD BRIGHTNESS FORMAT Use this function to adjust the LCD monitor brightness. Initialize (format) the xD-Picture Card or internal memory for use with the camera. BRIGHTNESS FORMAT FORMAT OK? 0 ERASE ALL DATA OK SET CANCEL CANCEL SET B Press MENU/OK to confirm the setting. A Press p or q to select OK. B Pressing MENU/OK initializes the xDPicture Card or internal memory.
SU1810GB.book Page 104 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM U SET-UP How to use the SET-UP menu (➝p.96) AUTO POWER OFF TIME DIFFERENCE When this function is active and the camera remains unused for 2 or 5 minutes, it turns camera off. Use this function when you want to get the maximum possible running time from your battery. Use this function when traveling to destinations in different time zones. This function sets a time difference relative to the date and time currently set.
SU1810GB.book Page 105 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM 2 Move to TIME DIFFERENCE screen. CHECK Available time setting –23:45 to +23:45 (in 15-minute increments) SET - UP ENGLISH AUTO POWER OFF 2 MIN TIME DIFFERENCE HOME BACKGROUND COLOR LOCAL VIDEO SYSTEM RESET Set time difference. N 25 11:00 AM In the time difference setting, when you change to the Photography mode, I and the date is displayed for 3 seconds, the date display turns yellow.
SU1810GB.book Page 106 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM Connecting to a TV When connecting to a TV, images can be displayed on wider screen. Using Automatic playback function (➝p.77) together, you can have fun with folks. Plug the A/V cable (included) into the A/V OUT (Audio/Visual output) socket of the camera. Video (yellow) AC-5VC To terminals Audio (white) Plug the other end of the cable into the audio/video input socket on the TV.
SU1810GB.book Page 107 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM Connecting Camera Directly to Printer — PictBridge Function When a printer that supports PictBridge is available, images can be printed by connecting the camera directly to the PictBridge-compatible printer without a PC. B Connect the camera to a printer and turn the printer on. Press POWER to turn the camera on. “CHECKING USB” appears on the LCD monitor.
SU1810GB.book Page 108 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM Connecting Camera Directly to Printer — PictBridge Function Specifying images for printing (PRINT WITH DATE / PRINT WITHOUT DATE) PRINTING 1 / 9 SHEETS PICTBRIDGE TOTAL : 00002 CANCEL D Press MENU/OK again to download the data to the printer and start printing the specified number of prints. 02 SHEETS FRAME OK SET MEMO A Press p or q to display the frame (file) for specifying PRINT setting.
SU1810GB.book Page 109 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM Printing with DPOF setting (u PRINT DPOF) PRINT DPOF OK? TOTAL : 9 SHEETS PICTBRIDGE PRINT WITH DATE PRINT WITHOUT DATE PRINT DPOF YES CANCEL D Press MENU/OK again to download the data to the printer and start printing the specified frames (files) continuously. A Press DISP/BACK to open the menu. CHECK To select uPRINT DPOF, the DPOF settings must be specified on FinePix F30 beforehand (➝p.77). B Press n or o to select u PRINT DPOF.
SU1810GB.book Page 110 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM Connecting Camera Directly to Printer — PictBridge Function MEMO MEMO PRINTING DPOF setting can be specified for images on internal memory. CAUTION CANCEL Press DISP/BACK to cancel the printing. Depending on the printer, the printing may not be canceled immediately or printing may stop midway through. When printing stops midway, briefly turn the camera off and then on again.
SU1810GB.book Page 111 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM Installation on a Windows PC Pre-installation checklist Z Hardware and software requirements To run this software, you must have the hardware and software described below. Check your system before you begin the installation.
SU1810GB.book Page 112 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM Installation on a Windows PC Z Recommended system Operating System Windows XP CPU 2 GHz Pentium 4 or better recommended RAM 512 MB or better recommended Hard disk space 2 GB or better Display 1024 × 768 pixels or better, Highest (32 bit) Internet connection Broadband (ADSL, FTTH, CATV, etc.) MEMO • Connect the camera directly to the PC using the USB cable (included).
SU1810GB.book Page 113 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM Do not connect the camera to your PC until the software installation is completed. 1 Install FinePixViewer as instructed in the Quick start guide. Installing other applications You may see messages for installing ImageMixer VCD2 LE for FinePix. Install this application as directed by the on-screen instructions. 2 Launching the installer manually A Double-click the “My Computer” icon. * Windows XP users should click “My Computer” in the “Start” menu.
SU1810GB.book Page 114 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM Installation on a Mac OS X Pre-installation checklist Z Hardware and software requirements To run this software, you must have the hardware and software described below. Check your system before you begin the installation. Compatible Mac Power Macintosh G3*1, PowerBook G3*1, Power Macintosh G4, iMac, iBook, Power Macintosh G4 Cube, PowerBook G4, or Power Macintosh G5 Operating System Mac OS X (compatible with version 10.2.8 to 10.4.
SU1810GB.book Page 115 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM 1 Turn your Macintosh on and start up Mac OS X. Do not launch any other applications. 2 When the bundled CD-ROM is loaded into the CD-ROM drive, the “FinePix” icon appears. Double-click the “FinePix” icon to open the “FinePix” volume window. 3 4 Double-click on “Installer for MacOSX”. The Installer setup dialog appears. Click the [Installing FinePixViewer] button.
SU1810GB.book Page 116 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM Installation on a Mac OS X 9 The ImageMixer VCD2 LE for FinePix installer automatically starts up and a window showing the installation progress appears (Installation may take several minutes). 10 The “FinePixViewer installation completed” 13 Select “Other...” from “When a camera is connected, open”. 14 Select “FPVBridge” from “FinePixViewer” folder in the “Applications” folder and click the [Open] button. message dialog appears.
SU1810GB.book Page 117 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM Connecting to a PC By connecting the camera to a PC, your system can be expanded to fill a wide range of uses. Using “FinePixViewer” performs images saving, browsing and file management etc. ; USB socket MEMO If the power cuts out during data transmission, the data will not be transmitted correctly. Always use the AC power adapter when connecting the camera to a PC. AC-5VC Refer to Software Installation (➝p.
SU1810GB.book Page 118 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM Connecting to a PC CAUTION D Set a PC. • Always use the FUJIFILM AC Power Adapter AC-5VC. If the camera suddenly loses power during data exchange, the xD-Picture Card or internal memory could be damaged. • Do not disconnect the USB cable (included) when the camera is communicating with a PC. If disconnecting the USB cable (included) during communication, the files on the xD-Picture Card or internal memory may cause damage.
SU1810GB.book Page 119 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM Windows XP A The “Found New Hardware” help message appears in the bottom-right corner of your screen. This message will close when the settings are completed. No action is required. Disconnecting the camera 1 Windows Once the image has been saved, the window below appears (Save Image Wizard window). To disconnect the camera, click the [Remove] button. CAUTION This step is not required for subsequent connections.
SU1810GB.book Page 120 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM Connecting to a PC 2 Using FinePixViewer A Press POWER to turn the camera off. B Unplug the USB cable (included) from the camera. ; USB socket • What is explained in “How to Use FinePixViewer”... “How to Use FinePixViewer” covers a range of topics, including batch processing and ordering prints. AC-5VC 120 Mastering FinePixViewer For all information on FinePixViewer functions, refer to “How to Use FinePixViewer” in the Help menu for details.
SU1810GB.book Page 121 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM Uninstalling the software Only perform this operation when you no longer require the installed software or when the software was not installed correctly. E When the message appears, click the [OK] button. Check your selection carefully since the process cannot be canceled once you click the [OK] button. Windows A Check that the camera is not connected to the PC. B Quit all currently running applications. C Open the “My Computer” window.
SU1810GB.book Page 122 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM System Expansion Option By using FinePix F30 together with other optional FUJIFILM products, your system can be expanded to fill a wide range of uses. Accessory availability may vary by country. Please check with your local Fujifilm representative to confirm product availability.
SU1810GB.book Page 123 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM Accessories Guide Visit the FUJIFILM web site for the latest information on camera accessories. http://home.fujifilm.com/products/digital/index.html Accessory availability may vary by country. Please check with your local Fujifilm representative to confirm product availability.
SU1810GB.book Page 124 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM Accessories Guide • Image Memory Card Reader DPC-R1 The DPC-R1 provides a quick and easy way to transfer images back and forth between your PC and an image memory card (xD-Picture Card and SmartMedia). The DPC-R1 uses the USB interface for highspeed file transfer. -Compatible with xD-Picture Card of 16 MB to 512 MB, and SmartMedia of 3.3 V, 4 MB to 128 MB.
SU1810GB.book Page 125 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM Using Your Camera Correctly Read this information and the “Safety Notes” (➝p.157), to make sure you use your camera correctly.
SU1810GB.book Page 126 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM Power Supply and Battery Notes on the Battery (NP-95) This camera uses the Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery NP-95. Note the points below when using the rechargeable battery. Take particular care to read the Safety Notes to make sure that you use the battery correctly. * When shipped, the NP-95 is not fully charged. Always charge the NP-95 before using it. • When carrying the NP-95, install it in a digital camera.
SU1810GB.book Page 127 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM Z Battery Life At normal temperatures, the NP-95 can be used at least 300 times. If the time for which the NP-95 provides power shortens markedly, this indicates that the NP-95 has reached the end of its effective life and should be replaced. Notes on storage The Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery NP-95 is both compact and capable of storing large quantities of power.
SU1810GB.book Page 128 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM Power Supply and Battery AC Power Adapter Always use the AC Power Adapter AC-5VC with the camera. The use of an AC power adapter other than AC-5VC can be damaged to your digital camera. • Use the AC power adapter for indoor use only. • Plug the connection cord plug securely into the DC input terminal of the FUJIFILM Digital camera. • Turn off the FUJIFILM Digital camera before disconnecting the cord from the FUJIFILM Digital camera’s DC input terminal.
SU1810GB.book Page 129 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM Notes on the xD-Picture Card™ and the Internal Memory Z Image Memory Card • This Image Memory Card is a new image recording media (xD-Picture Card) developed for digital cameras. The Image Memory Card consists of a semiconductor memory (NAND-type flash memory) to record digital image data. The recording process is electrically performed and enables erasure of existing image data as well as rerecording of new image data.
SU1810GB.book Page 130 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM Notes on the xD-Picture Card™ and the Internal Memory • The xD-Picture Card may feel warm when it is removed from the camera after taking pictures. This is normal. • Do not put labels on the xD-Picture Card. Peeling labels can cause the camera not to work properly. Z Specifications Type Memory type Conditions for use MEMO There are two types of xD-Picture Card: standard type and Type M (containing “M” in the model number, such as DPC-M1GB).
SU1810GB.book Page 131 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM Warning Displays The table below lists the warnings that are displayed on the LCD monitor. Warning Displayed (Lit red) V (Blinking red) | Explanation There is a strong likelihood of camera shake because the shutter speed is slow. Use flash photography. A tripod may be recommended, depending on the scene and mode. The AF (autofocus) cannot work effectively. • If the image is too dark, take the picture at a distance of around 2 m (6.6 ft.
SU1810GB.book Page 132 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM Warning Displays Warning Displayed \ MEMORY FULL Explanation The internal memory or xD-Picture Card is full. Y MEMORY FULL WRITE ERROR r BUSY • The data could not be recorded due to an xD• Re-insert the xD-Picture Card or turn the camera Picture Card error or a connection error between off and then on again. If the message still appears, the xD-Picture Card and camera. contact your FUJIFILM dealer.
SU1810GB.book Page 133 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM Warning Displayed Explanation • An attempt was made to erase a protected file. PROTECTED FRAME # ERROR \ NO IMAGE Y NO IMAGE ` CAN NOT TRIM CAN NOT TRIM DPOF FILE ERROR CAN NOT SET DPOF • An attempt was made to add a voice memo to protected file. • An attempt was made to rotate a protected file. Remedy • Protected files cannot be erased. Remove the protection. • Protected files cannot be added to voice memos. Remove the protection.
SU1810GB.book Page 134 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM Warning Displays Warning Displayed Explanation • Check that the printer is not out of paper or out of ink. • Turn the printer off briefly and then turn it back on. • Refer to the user manual supplied with your printer. Displayed for PictBridge. Check that the printer is not out of paper or out of ink. Printing automatically restarts when the error is cleared. If the message still appears after checking, press MENU/OK to restart printing.
SU1810GB.book Page 135 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM Troubleshooting Z Getting ready Matters Problems Nothing happens when pressing POWER. Battery and power supply Battery runs out quickly. Power cuts out during operation. Possible causes Solutions Page The battery has run out. Charge the battery or load fully charged battery. 15, 17, 126 The battery is loaded backward. Load the battery in the corrected direction 16 The battery cover is not closed securely.
SU1810GB.book Page 136 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM Troubleshooting Matters Problems Possible causes There is no battery in the camera. Solutions Load the battery. Charging does not The battery is loaded backward. Load the battery in the correct direction. begin. The camera and AC power adapter are not Connect the camera and AC power connected correctly. adapter correctly. Charging a battery The indicator lamp The battery terminals are soiled.
SU1810GB.book Page 137 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM Z Shooting Matters Basic operations Problems No photograph is taken when pressing the shutter button. The LCD monitor darkens after taking a picture. Focusing Camera has difficulty in focusing on the subject. Possible causes Solutions Page The xD-Picture Card or internal memory is full. Insert a new xD-Picture Card or erase some unnecessary frames. 19, 38, 81 The xD-Picture Card or internal memory is not formatted.
SU1810GB.book Page 138 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM Troubleshooting Matters Problems Possible causes Solutions The shutter button was pressed while the Wait until the charging is completed before flash was charging. pressing the shutter button. Cannot use the flash. The Shooting mode is set to , or . , ,, The battery has run out. Continuous shooting is selected. 42 Charge the battery or load fully charged battery. 15, 17, 126 Set continuous shooting to OFF.
SU1810GB.book Page 139 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM Matters Problems Possible causes AC power adapter was connected or Photographed disconnected during turning the camera Recording images images or movies on. are not recorded. Continuous shooting Only 1 frame can A picture is taken using self-timer when be shot even setting FINAL 3 or LONG PERIOD though continuous continuous shooting mode. shooting mode was set.
SU1810GB.book Page 140 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM Troubleshooting Z Playing back Matters Problems Possible causes The camera volume is set too low. Playing back movie / voice memo The camera does not emit any The microphone was blocked during sound. shooting/recording. There is something covering the speaker during playback. Erasing FRAME Some frames may be protected. does not erase the frame. Erasing Frame No. 140 Solutions Adjust the volume.
SU1810GB.book Page 141 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM Z Connecting Matters Problems Possible causes The camera is not connected to the TV correctly. Connecting to TV The included A/V cable was connected There is no image during movie playback. or sound on the TV. “TV” is selected as the TV input. The video output setting is incorrect. The TV image is black and white. PC does not Connecting to PC recognize the camera. Connecting to printer Cannot print with PictBridge.
SU1810GB.book Page 142 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM Troubleshooting Z Others Matters Problems Possible causes Camera malfunction may be caused temporarily. Camera operation etc. Nothing happens when pressing the buttons on the The battery has run out. camera. The camera no longer works correctly. 142 Camera malfunction may be caused temporarily. Solutions Page Briefly remove the battery or disconnect the AC power adapter. Then reload the battery or reconnect the AC power adapter and try again.
SU1810GB.book Page 143 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM Specifications System Model Digital camera FinePix F30 Effective pixels 6.3 million pixels CCD 1/1.7-inch Super CCD HR Storage media Internal memory (approx. 10 MB)/xD-Picture Card (16/32/64/128/256/512 MB/1 GB) File format Still image: DCF-compliant Compressed: Exif ver.2.
SU1810GB.book Page 144 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM Specifications System Sensitivity AUTO/AUTO(400)/AUTO(1600)/Equivalent to ISO 100/200/400/800/1600/3200 Photometry TTL 256-zones metering Multi, Spot, Average Exposure control Program AE/Aperture priority AE/Shutter priority AE Scene position (NATURAL LIGHT), (NATURAL & d), H (PORTRAIT), , (LANDSCAPE), .
SU1810GB.book Page 145 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM System White balance Automatic scene recognition/Preset (Fine, Shade, Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Warm White), Fluorescent (Cool White), Incandescent) /Custom Self-timer Approx. 2 sec./10 sec. Flash type Auto flash Effective range: (S: AUTO): Wide-angle: approx. 60 cm-6.5 m (2.0 ft.-21.3 ft.) Telephoto: approx. 60 cm-3.5 m (2.0 ft.-11.5 ft.) Macro: approx. 30 cm-80 cm (1.0 ft.-2.6 ft.
SU1810GB.book Page 146 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM Specifications Input/Output Terminal A/V OUT (Audio/Visual output) NTSC/PAL-type (with monaural sound) Digital input/output USB 2.0 High-Speed/PTP (Picture Transfer Protocol) DC input socket AC Power Adapter AC-5VC (included)/AC-5VX (sold separately) Power Supply and Others Power supply Guide to the number of available frames for battery operation Rechargeable Battery NP-95 Battery Type NP-95 (1800 mAh) Number of frames Approx.
SU1810GB.book Page 147 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM Z Standard number of available frames/recording time per xD-Picture Card and internal memory The number of available frames, recording time or file size varies slightly depending on the subjects photographed. Note also that the divergence between standard number of frames and the actual number of frames is greater for xD-Picture Cards with higher capacities. Quality setting Number of recorded pixels Image data size Internal memory (approx.
SU1810GB.book Page 148 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM Specifications If you shoot using the xD-Picture Cards with model numbers containing “M” such as DPC-M1GB, movie recording time may be reduced if you repeatedly record and erase (frame erase) image files. In such a case, erase all frames or format the xD-Picture Card before use. Back up important frames (files) onto your PC or another media. * These specifications are subject to change without notice.
SU1810GB.book Page 149 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM Explanation of Terms EV A number denotes Exposure Value. The EV is determined by the brightness of the subject and sensitivity (speed) of the film or CCD. The number is larger for bright subjects and smaller for dark subjects. As the brightness of the subject changes, a digital camera maintains the amount of light hitting the CCD at a constant level by adjusting the aperture and shutter speed.
SU1810GB.book Page 150 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM FUJIFILM Digital Camera Worldwide Network If you have technical questions or if you need repair service, ask the following local distributor. Please present the warranty card and your purchase receipt when you ask for repairs. Refer to the warranty card for conditions of the warranty. There is a case that repair and Technical support cannot be accepted for some models which your local distributor does not deal with.
SU1810GB.book Page 151 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM Ecuador Importaciones Espacri Cia. Ltda. Technical support & Repair service Simón Bolivar 5-69 y Hno. Miguel - Cuenca TEL +593 783 5526 FAX +593 783 3157 portiz@fujifilm.com.ec Mexico Fujifilm de Mexico, S.A. de C.V. Technical support Repair service Av. Ejercito Nacional 351, Col. Granada 11520 Mexico, D.F. TEL (52-55) 5263-5566 / 68 FAX (52-55) 5254-1508 jlgiraud1@fujifilm.com.mx Av. Presidente Juarez 2007, Col.
SU1810GB.book Page 152 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM FUJIFILM Digital Camera Worldwide Network Cyprus Doros Neophytou CAMERA REPAIRS Technical support & Repair service 28B, Agiou Demetriou, Acropoli, Nicosia TEL 35722314719 FAX 35722515562 dorosn@logosnet.cy.net Czech Republic Fujifilm Cz., s.r.o. Technical support U nakladoveho nadrazi 2/1949, 130 00 Praha 3 TEL 00420 234 703 411 FAX 00420 234 703 489 fricman@fujifilm.
SU1810GB.book Page 153 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM Malta Ciancio (1913) Co.Ltd. Technical support & Repair service Fuji Tech Centre, Ciancio House, Cannon Road, Qormi, QRM05 TEL 0356-21-480500 FAX 0356-21-488328 info@fujifilm.com.mt Netherlands Fujifilm Nederland BV Technical support Repair service Hoogstraat 39, 3011 PE, Rotterdam, The Netherlands TEL 010-2812345 FAX 010-2812334 fuji@fujifilm.
SU1810GB.book Page 154 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM FUJIFILM Digital Camera Worldwide Network Sweden Switzerland / Lichtenstein Fujifilm (Switzerland) AG Technical support & Repair service Turkey Fujifilm Turkiye Sinfo A.S. Technical support Repair service U.K. Ukraine MIDDLE EAST Iran Israel 154 Fujifilm Sverige AB Technical support Repair service Fuji Photo Film (UK) Ltd.
SU1810GB.book Page 155 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM Syria Film Trading Company Technical support Repair service Al-Shahbandar P.O. Box:31180 Damascus SYRIA TEL + 963 11 2218049 FAX + 963 11 44673456 f.t.c@Net.SY Al-cheikh Taha P.O. Box: 6171 Aleppo SYRIA TEL + 963 21 4641903 FAX + 963 21 4641907 filmtradin@Net.SY P. O. Box 2144, Saleh Bin Lahej Building, Al Garhoud, Deira, Dubai TEL + 971-4-2823700 FAX + 971-4-2828382 photography@grandstores.ae U.A.E.
SU1810GB.book Page 156 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM FUJIFILM Digital Camera Worldwide Network ASIA Hong Kong Fuji Photo Products Co., Ltd. Technical support & Repair service 8/F.,TSUEN WAN IND. CENTRE, 220 TEXACO RD., TSUEN WAN, HONG KONG TEL (852)2406 3287 FAX (852)2408 3130 rsd@chinahkphoto.com.hk Indonesia PT Modern Photo Tbk Technical support & Repair service Jl.Matraman Raya 12, Jakarta Timur 13150 TEL +62 021 2801000 FAX +62 021 8581620+62 021 2801012 kmr-srv@moderngroup.co.
SU1810GB.book Page 157 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM Safety Notes • Make sure that you use your FinePix F30 camera correctly. Read these Safety Notes and your Owner’s Manual carefully before use. • After reading these Safety Notes, store them in a safe place. About the Icons • The icons shown below are used in this document to 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.
SU1810GB.book Page 158 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM Safety Notes WARNING 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. Never attempt to take pictures while in motion.
SU1810GB.book Page 159 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM WARNING When carrying the NP-95, install it in a digital camera or keep it in the hard case. When storing the NP-95, keep it in the hard case. When discarding, cover the battery terminals with insulation tape. Contact with other metallic objects or battery could cause the battery to ignite or burst. Keep xD-Picture Cards out of the reach of small children. Because xD-Picture Cards are small, they can be swallowed by children.
SU1810GB.book Page 160 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM Safety Notes CAUTION 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.
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