BL01260-201 DIGITAL CAMERA FINEPIX T300/T200/T190 Series Owner’s Manual Thank you for your purchase of this product. This manual describes how to use your FUJIFILM digital camera and the supplied software. Be sure that you have read and understood its contents and the warnings in “For Your Safety” (P ii) before using the camera. For information on related products, visit our website at http://www.fujifilm.com/products/digital_cameras/index.
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 Antennas Outdoor Antenna Grounding: If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the video product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/ NFPA No.
For Your Safety Be sure to read these notes before use WARNING Safety Notes • Make sure that you use your camera correctly. Read these safety notes and your Owner’s Manual carefully before use. • After reading these safety notes, store them in a safe place. About the Icons 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.
For Your Safety WARNING CAUTION Use only the battery or AC power adapters specified for use with this camera. Do not use voltages other than the power supply voltage shown. The use of other power sources can cause a fire. If the battery leaks and fluid gets in contact with your eyes, skin or clothing, flush the affected area with clean water and seek medical attention or call an emergency number right away. Do not use the charger to charge batteries other than those specified here.
For Your Safety The Battery and Power Supply Note: Check the type of battery used in your camera and read the appropriate sections. The following describes the proper use of batteries and how to prolong their life. Incorrect use can shorten battery life or cause leakage, overheating, fire, or explosion. Li-ion Batteries Read this section if your camera uses a rechargeable Li-ion battery. The battery is not charged at shipment. Charge the battery before use. Keep the battery in its case when not in use.
For Your Safety • Do not mix old and new batteries, batteries with different charge levels, or batteries of different types. • If the camera will not be used for an extended period, remove the batteries. Note that the camera clock will be reset. • The batteries may be warm to the touch immediately after use. Turn the camera off and allow the batteries to cool before handling. • Battery capacity tends to decrease at low temperatures.
For Your Safety Using the Camera Do not aim the camera at extremely bright light sources, such as the sun in a cloudless sky. Failure to observe this precaution could damage the camera image sensor. Take Test Shots Before taking photographs on important occasions (such as at weddings or before taking the camera on a trip), take a test shot and view the result in the LCD monitor to ensure that the camera is functioning normally.
About This Manual Before using the camera, read this manual and the warnings in “For Your Safety” (P ii). For information on specific topics, consult the sources below. Table of Contents .............................P .............................P xi The “Table of Contents” gives an overview of the entire manual. The principal camera operations are listed here. Troubleshooting ............................ P 83 Having a specific problem with the camera? Find the answer here.
Frequently-Used Buttons ■ Turning the Camera on in Playback Mode y When the camera is off, playback can be started by pressing the a button for about a second. ■ Silent Mode y Press and hold the DISP/ BACK button to disable camera lights and sounds. x ■ Taking Pictures During Playback y To return instantly to shooting mode, press the shutter button halfway. Shoot View ■ Deleting Pictures y Press the selector up (b) to display deletion options.
Table of Contents For Your Safety ..................................................................ii IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..................................ii Safety Notes ..................................................................iv About This Manual ...........................................................ix Frequently-Used Buttons .................................................x Before You Begin Symbols and Conventions.................................................
Table of Contents Movies Menus Recording Movies ............................................................45 Viewing Movies ...............................................................47 Using the Menus: Shooting Mode ..................................60 Using the Shooting Menu...............................................60 Shooting Menu Options .................................................60 A SCENE POSITION .....................................................60 N ISO.......................
Table of Contents Using the Menus: Playback Mode ..................................65 Using the Playback Menu ...............................................65 Playback Menu Options..................................................65 k PHOTOBOOK ASSIST ................................................65 b IMAGE SEARCH ......................................................65 A ERASE ...................................................................65 j MARK FOR UPLOAD TO .....................................
Table of Contents Technical Notes Troubleshooting Optional Accessories .......................................................79 Printing ........................................................................79 Computer Related..........................................................79 Audio/Visual .................................................................79 Accessories from FUJIFILM..............................................80 Caring for the Camera ..........................................
Before You Begin Symbols and Conventions The following symbols are used in this manual: Q : This information should be read before use to ensure correct operation. R : Additional information that may be helpful when using the camera. P: Other pages in this manual on which related information may be found. Menus and other text in the LCD monitor are shown in bold. In the illustrations in this manual, displays may be simplified for explanatory purposes.
Parts of the Camera For more information, refer to the page listed to the right of each item.
Parts of the Camera 1 Shutter button .............................................................. 18 2 ON/OFF button ............................................................. 13 3 Self-timer lamp ............................................................ 31 4 Flash ............................................................................. 29 5 Microphone .................................................................. 45 6 Speaker.................................................................
Parts of the Camera Camera Displays The following types of indicator may be displayed during shooting and playback. Indicators vary with camera settings. ■ Shooting P 9 800 N 12/31/2050 10 : 00 AM -1 2 3 250 F4.5 1 Shooting mode ............................................................. 20 2 Intelligent Face Detection indicator .............................. 32 3 Continuous shooting mode ........................................... 63 4 Silent mode indicator ..........................................
Parts of the Camera ■ Playback 100-0001 400 4:3N 4:3 N YouTube 12/31/2050 10 : 00 AM -1 2 3 1 / 250 F4.5 1 Playback mode indicator..........................................19, 37 2 Intelligent Face Detection indicator .........................32, 64 3 Red-eye removal indicator ............................................ 67 4 Silent mode indicator ................................................3, 72 5 Gift image..................................................................... 37 6 Frame number ....
First Steps Charging the Battery The battery is not charged at shipment. Charge the battery before use. 1 Attach the plug adapter. Attach the plug adapter as shown at right, making sure that it is fully inserted and clicks into place on the charger terminals. Q The plug adapter is exclusively for use with the supplied battery charger. Do not use it with other devices. Battery charger Plug adapter 2 Place the battery in the supplied battery charger.
Charging the Battery 3 Plug the charger in. Plug the charger into an indoor power outlet. The charging indicator will light. The Charging Indicator The charging indicator shows battery charge status as follows: Charging indicator Battery status Off Battery not inserted. On (green) Battery fully charged. On (orange) Battery charging. Blinks (orange) Battery fault. Action Insert the battery. Remove the battery. — Unplug the charger and remove the battery. 4 Charge the battery.
Inserting the Battery and a Memory Card After charging the battery, insert the battery and memory card as described below. 1 Open the battery-chamber cover. ② R Be sure the camera is off before opening the ① battery-chamber cover. Q 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. Q Do not use excessive force when handling the battery-chamber cover. 2 Insert the battery.
Inserting the Battery and a Memory Card 3 Insert the memory card. Holding the memory card in the orientation shown at right, slide it in until it clicks into place at the back of the slot. Q Be sure card is in the correct orientation; do not insert at an angle or use force. Q SD/SDHC memory cards can be locked, making it impossible to format the card or to record or delete images. Before inserting an SD/SDHC memory card, slide the write-protect switch to the unlocked position.
Inserting the Battery and a Memory Card Removing the Battery and Memory Card Before removing the battery or memory card, turn the camera off and open the battery-chamber cover. To remove the battery, press the battery latch to the side, and Battery latch slide the battery out of the camera as shown. To remove the memory card, press it in and release it slowly. The card can then be removed by hand. When a memory card is removed, the card could come out of the slot too quickly.
Inserting the Battery and a Memory Card Q Memory Cards • Do not turn the camera off or remove the memory card while the memory card is being formatted or data are being recorded to or deleted from the card. Failure to observe this precaution could damage the card. • Format SD/SDHC memory cards before first use, and be sure to reformat all memory cards after using them in a computer or other device. For more information on formatting memory cards, see “K FORMAT” (P 73).
Inserting the Battery and a Memory Card Q Batteries • Remove dirt from the battery terminals with a clean, dry cloth. Failure to observe this precaution could prevent the battery from charging. • 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 in “The Battery and Power Supply” (P vi).
Turning the Camera on and Off Shooting Mode Press the ON/OFF button to turn the camera on. The lens will extend and the lens cover will open. Playback Mode To turn the camera on and begin playback, press the a button for about a second. Press ON/OFF again to turn the camera off. Press the a button again or press the ON/OFF button to turn the camera off. R Switching to Playback Mode Press the a button to start playback. Press the shutter button halfway to return to shooting mode.
Turning the Camera on and Off Q Forcibly obstructing the lens could cause damage or product malfunction. Q Fingerprints and other marks on the lens can affect pictures. Keep the lens clean. Q The ON/OFF button does not completely end the supply of power to the camera. R Auto Power Off The camera will turn off automatically if no operations are performed for the length of time selected for M AUTO POWER OFF (P 75).
Basic Setup A language-selection dialog is displayed the first time the camera is turned on. Set up the camera as described below (you can reset the clock or change languages at any time using the F DATE/TIME or L a options in the setup menu; for information on displaying the setup menu, see page 71). 1 Highlight a language and press MENU/OK. R Press DISP/BACK to skip the current step. Any steps you skip will be displayed the next time the camera is turned on.
Basic Photography and Playback Taking Pictures in Q (Scene Recognition) Mode This section describes how to take pictures in Q (scene recognition) mode. The camera automatically analyzes the composition and adjusts settings appropriately. 1 Select Q mode. Turn the camera on and rotate the mode dial to Q. The Q display will appear in the LCD monitor. The g Icon This icon indicates that the camera continuously searches for faces to select the appropriate scene, increasing the drain on the battery.
Taking Pictures in Q (Scene Recognition) Mode 2 Frame the picture. Use the zoom control to frame the picture in the display. Zoom indicator Zoom out 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. To prevent pictures that are out of focus or too dark (underexposed), keep your fingers and other objects away from the lens and flash.
Taking Pictures in Q (Scene Recognition) Mode 3 Focus. Press the shutter button halfway to focus. R The lens may make a noise when the camera focuses; this is normal. Double beep If the camera is able to focus, it will beep twice and the indicator lamp will glow green. If the camera is unable to focus, the focus frame will turn red, s will be displayed, and the indicator lamp will blink green. Change the composition or use focus lock (P 25). 4 Shoot.
Viewing Pictures Pictures can be viewed in the LCD monitor. When taking important photographs, take a test shot and check the results. 1 Press the a button. The most recent picture will be displayed. 2 View additional pictures. Press the selector right to view pictures in the order recorded, left to view pictures in reverse order. Press the shutter button to exit to shooting mode.
More on Photography Shooting Mode Choose a shooting mode according to the scene or type of subject. To select a shooting mode, align the mode icon with the mark next to the mode dial. P (PROGRAM AE): Select for full control over camera settings, including exposure, white balance, and focus mode. M (SCENE RECOGNITION AUTO): The camera analyzes the composition and selects a scene appropriate to the subject and shooting conditions (P 16).
Shooting Mode SP SCENE POSITION The camera offers a choice of “scenes,” each adapted to particular shooting conditions or a specific type of subject. Use the A SCENE POSITION option in the shooting menu to choose the scene assigned to the SP1 and SP2 positions on the mode dial. Scene L PORTRAIT D BABY MODE K SMILE&SHOOT M LANDSCAPE r PANORAMA N SPORT O NIGHT H NIGHT (TRIPOD) P FIREWORKS Q SUNSET R SNOW S BEACH U PARTY V FLOWER W TEXT More on Photography Description Choose for portraits.
Shooting Mode ■ r PANORAMA In this mode, you can take up to three pictures and join them together to form a panorama. Use of a tripod is recommended to assist in composing overlapping shots. The camera zooms all the way out and zoom remains fixed at the widest angle until shooting is complete. 1 Select r PANORAMA for SP1 or SP2 (P 21). 2 Select C AUTO for P MODE in the shooting menu (P 60). 3 Press the selector up to select a frame.
Shooting Mode 6 Take the last shot as described in Step 5. R To end shooting and create a panorama after the first or second shot, press the multi selector up after completing Step 4 or Step 5 and proceed to Step 7. 7 Press MENU/OK to save the picture. Q Panoramas are created from multiple frames. The camera may in some cases be unable to stitch the frames together perfectly.
Shooting Mode Framing Panoramas Manually Follow the steps below if the desired results are not achieved with C AUTO selected for P MODE: 1 Select D MANUAL for P MODE in the shooting menu. 2 Select a frame and take the first shot. 3 Press MENU/OK to display a guide showing an edge of the picture you have just taken. Take the next shot, framing it to overlap with the previous picture.
Focus Lock To compose photographs with off-center subjects: 1 Focus: Position the subject in the focus frame ( ) and press the shutter button halfway to lock focus and exposure. Focus and exposure will remain locked while the shutter button is pressed halfway (AF/AE lock). 2 Recompose: Keep the button pressed halfway. 3 Shoot: Press the button all the way down.
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, focus on another subject at the same distance and use focus lock to recompose the photograph. • Very shiny subjects such as mirrors or car bodies. • Subjects that show little contrast with the background • Fast-moving subjects.
d Exposure Compensation To adjust exposure compensation when photographing very bright, very dark, or high-contrast subjects, press the selector up (d). Press the selector up or down to choose an exposure compensation value and then press MENU/OK. Choose positive (+) values to increase exposure Choose negative (–) values to reduce exposure R A d icon and exposure indicator are displayed at settings other than ±0.
F Macro Mode (Close-ups) For close-ups, press the selector left (F) and select F. When macro mode is in effect, the camera focuses on subjects near the center of the frame. Use the zoom buttons to compose pictures (P 17). To exit macro mode, press the selector left (F) and select H. OFF OFF R Use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blur caused by camera shake. R The shadow cast by the lens may appear in photographs taken with the flash at very short ranges.
N Using the Flash (Intelligent Flash) When the flash is used, the camera’s Intelligent Flash system instantly analyzes the scene based on such factors as the brightness of the subject, its position in the frame, and its distance from the camera. Flash output and sensitivity are adjusted to ensure that the main subject is correctly exposed while preserving the effects of ambient background lighting, even in dimly-lit indoor scenes.
N Using the Flash (Intelligent Flash) R If the flash will fire, p will be displayed when the shutter button is pressed halfway. At slow shutter speeds, k will appear in the display to warn that pictures may be blurred; use of a tripod is recommended. R The flash may fire several times with each shot. Do not move the camera until shooting is complete. R The flash may cause vignetting.
h Using the Self-Timer To use the self-timer, press the selector down (h) and choose from the following options: OFF OFF Option T (OFF) S (10 SEC) R (2 SEC) Description Self-timer off. The shutter is released ten seconds after the shutter button is pressed. Use for self-portraits. The self-timer lamp on the front of the camera blinks while the timer counts down. The shutter is released two seconds after the shutter button is pressed.
b Intelligent Face Detection Intelligent Face Detection sets focus and exposure for human faces anywhere in the frame, preventing the camera from focusing on the background in group portraits. Choose for shots that emphasize portrait subjects. To use Intelligent Face Detection, press MENU/OK to display the shooting menu and select ON for b FACE DETECTION. Faces can be detected with the camera in vertical or horizontal orientation; if a face is detected, it will be indicated by a green border.
n Face Recognition The camera can store information on the face and personal details (name, relationship, and birth date) of portrait subjects and assign these subjects priority for Intelligent Face Detection or display their names and other information during playback. Happy Birthday! Adding New Faces Follow the steps below to add faces to the face recognition database. 1 Select REGISTER. Select REGISTER for n FACE RECOGNITION in the shooting menu. R To disable face recognition, select OFF.
n Face Recognition 3 Enter face recognition data Press MENU/OK to display face recognition data and enter the following information: • NAME: Enter a name of up to 14 characters and press MENU/OK. • CATEGORY: Choose the option that describes your relationship to the subject and press MENU/OK. • BIRTHDAY: Enter the subject’s date of birth and press MENU/OK.
n Face Recognition Viewing, Editing, and Deleting Existing Data Follow the steps below to view, edit, or delete face recognition data. 1 Select VIEW & EDIT for n FACE RECOGNITION. 2 Select a face. 3 View or edit face recognition data. The name, category, or birth date can be edited as described in Step 3 of “Adding New Faces” (P 33). To retake the photo, select REPLACING IMAGE and shoot a new portrait as described above. R To delete face recognition data for the selected subject, select ERASE.
n Face Recognition Face Recognition The camera can store up to eight faces. If you attempt to add a ninth face, a confirmation dialog will be displayed; use VIEW & EDIT to make room for new faces by deleting existing data. AUTO REGISTRATION is disabled if there are already data for eight faces.
More on Playback Playback Options To view the most recent picture in the LCD monitor, press the a button. 100-0001 Press the selector right to view pictures in the order recorded, left to view pictures in reverse order. Keep the selector pressed to scroll rapidly to the desired frame. R Pictures taken using other cameras are indicated by a m (“gift image”) icon during playback.
Playback Options Playback Zoom Select i to zoom in on pictures displayed in single-frame playback; select j 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. Zoom indicator Navigation window shows portion of image currently displayed in LCD monitor Press DISP/BACK to exit zoom. R The maximum zoom ratio varies with image size. Playback zoom is not available with cropped or resized copies saved at a size of a or smaller.
Playback Options Multi-Frame Playback Selecting j when a picture is shown full-frame in the LCD monitor displays the current image with previous and following images in the background. Select j to increase the number of images displayed to two, nine, or one hundred, i to view fewer images. 100-0001 When two or more images are displayed, use the selector to highlight images and press MENU/OK to view the highlighted image full frame.
A Deleting Pictures To delete individual pictures, multiple selected pictures, or all pictures, press MENU/OK, select A ERASE (P 65), and choose from the options below. Note that deleted pictures can not be recovered. Copy important pictures to a computer or other storage device before proceeding.
b Image Search Search for pictures. 1 Select b IMAGE SEARCH in the playback menu (P 65), highlight one of the following search criteria, and press MENU/OK: • BY DATE: Search by date. • BY FACE: Search for faces from the face recognition database. • BY I FAVORITES: Search by rating. • BY SCENE: Search by scene. • BY TYPE OF DATA: Find all still pictures or all movies. • BY UPLOAD MARK: Find all pictures selected for upload to a specified destination. 2 Select a search condition.
k PhotoBook Assist Create books from your favorite photos. Creating a PhotoBook 1 Select NEW BOOK for k PHOTOBOOK ASSIST in the playback menu (P 65) and choose from the following options: • SELECT FROM ALL: Choose from all available pictures. • SELECT BY IMAGE SEARCH: Choose from pictures matching selected search conditions (P 41). R Neither photographs a or smaller nor movies can be selected for photobooks. 2 Scroll through the images and press the selector up to select or deselect.
k PhotoBook Assist Viewing Photobooks Highlight a book in the photobook assist menu and press MENU/OK to display the book, then press the selector left or right to scroll through the pictures. Editing and Deleting Photobooks Display the photobook and press MENU/OK. The following options will be displayed; select the desired option and follow the on-screen instructions. • EDIT: Edit the book as described in “Creating a PhotoBook” (P 42). • ERASE: Delete the book.
Viewing Panoramas If you press the selector down when a panorama is displayed full frame, the camera will play back the picture from left to right. To pause playback, press the selector down; press the selector down again to resume. To delete the panorama, press the selector up (b) when playback is stopped. To exit to fullframe playback, press the selector up while panorama playback is in progress.
Movies Recording Movies Shoot short movies with sound. During recording, z REC and the time remaining will be displayed in the LCD monitor and sound will be recorded via the built-in microphone (be careful not to cover the microphone during recording). REC 12s 1 Rotate the mode dial to F MOVIE. 2 Press the shutter button all the way down to start recording. 3 To end recording, press the shutter button again. Recording ends automatically when the movie reaches maximum length or memory is full.
Recording Movies R Before recording, select a frame size using the O QUALITY option in the shooting menu. Select h 1280 (1280 × 720) for an aspect ratio of 16 : 9 (High Definition), f (640 × 480) to record standard definition movies, or g (320 × 240) for longer movies. R Focus, exposure, and white balance are adjusted automatically throughout recording. The color and brightness of the image may vary from that displayed before recording begins. R Sounds made by the camera may be recorded.
Viewing Movies During playback, movies are displayed in the LCD monitor as shown at right. The following operations can be performed while a movie is displayed: Option Start/pause playback End playback/ delete Description Press the selector down to start playback. Press again to pause. Press the selector up to end playback. If playback is not in progress, pressing the selector up will delete the movie. Press the selector right to advance, left to rewind.
Connections Viewing Pictures on TV Connect the camera to a TV to show pictures to a group. 1 Turn the camera off and connect an optional A/V cable as shown below. Connect yellow plug to video-in jack Insert into USB multi-connector Connect white plug to audio-in jack Q When connecting cables, be sure the connectors are fully inserted. R Image quality may drop during movie playback. R To view high definition movies on a high definition TV, the optional accessory is required (P 79, 80).
Printing Pictures via USB If the printer supports PictBridge, the camera can be connected directly to the printer as shown below and pictures can be printed without first being copied to a computer. Note that depending on the printer, not all the functions described below may be supported. 1 Connect the supplied USB cable as shown and turn the printer on. 2 Press the a button for about a second to turn the camera on. 3 Press the selector left or right to display a picture you wish to print.
Printing Pictures via USB 6 Press MENU/OK to start printing. Printing can be interrupted by pressing DISP/BACK, but note that some printers may not respond immediately. If the printer stops before printing is complete, turn the camera off and then on again. 7 After confirming that PRINTING has cleared from the camera display, turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable. R Pictures can be printed from a memory card that has been formatted in the camera.
Printing Pictures via USB Printing the 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 (P 79) or devices that support DPOF. DPOF DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a standard that allows pictures to be printed from “print orders” stored on a memory card. The information in the order includes the pictures to be printed and the number of copies of each picture.
Printing Pictures via USB 5 Press the selector up or down to choose the number of copies (up to 99). To remove a picture from the print order, press the selector down until the number of copies is zero. 6 Repeat Steps 4–5 to complete the print order and press MENU/OK when settings are complete. 7 A confirmation dialog will be displayed. Press MENU/OK to save the print order. R Print orders can contain a maximum of 999 pictures.
Viewing Pictures on a Computer The supplied software can be used to copy pictures to a computer, where they can be stored, viewed, organized, and printed. Before proceeding, install the software as described below. Do NOT connect the camera to the computer until installation is complete.
Viewing Pictures on a Computer 3 Exit any applications that may be running and insert the installer CD in a CD-ROM drive. Windows 7/Windows Vista If an AutoPlay dialog is displayed, click SETUP.EXE. A “User Account Control” dialog will then be displayed; click Yes (Windows 7) or Allow (Windows Vista). The installer will start automatically; click Install MyFinePix Studio and follow the on-screen instructions to install MyFinePix Studio.
Viewing Pictures on a Computer Macintosh: Installing FinePixViewer 1 Confirm that the computer meets the following system requirements: CPU PowerPC or Intel Pre-installed copies of Mac OS X version 10.3.9–10.6 (visit http://www.fujifilm.
Viewing Pictures on a Computer 4 Remove the installer CD from the CD-ROM drive. Note that you may be unable to remove the CD if Safari is running; if necessary, quit Safari before removing the CD. Store the installer CD in a dry location out of direct sunlight in case you need to re-install the software. 5 Mac OS X 10.5 or earlier: Open the “Applications” folder, start Image Capture, and select Preferences… from the Image Capture application menu.
Viewing Pictures on a Computer Connecting the Camera 1 If the pictures you wish to copy are stored on a memory card, insert the card into the camera. R Windows users may require the Windows CD when starting the software for the first time. Q Loss of power during transfer could result in loss of data or damage to the memory card. Charge the battery before connecting the camera. 2 Turn the camera off and connect the supplied USB cable as shown, making sure the connectors are fully inserted.
Viewing Pictures on a Computer For more information on using the supplied software, start the application and select the appropriate option from the Help menu. Q If a memory card containing a large number of images is inserted, there may be a delay before the software starts and you may be unable to import or save images. Use a memory card reader to transfer pictures.
Viewing Pictures on a Computer Disconnecting the Camera After confirming that the indicator lamp is out, turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable. Uninstalling the Supplied Software Only uninstall the supplied software when it is no longer required or before beginning reinstallation.
Menus Using the Menus: Shooting Mode Using the Shooting Menu To display the shooting menu, press MENU/OK in shooting mode. Highlight items and press the selector right to view options, then highlight an option and press MENU/OK. Press DISP/BACK to exit when settings are complete. The options available vary with the shooting mode selected. Shooting Menu Options A SCENE POSITION (SP1 defaults to r, SP2 to K) Choose a scene for the current scene position mode (SP1 or SP2; P 21).
Using the Menus: Shooting Mode O IMAGE SIZE Choose the image size and aspect ratio at which pictures are recorded. Large pictures can be printed at large sizes with no drop in quality, while small pictures require less memory, allowing more pictures to be recorded. (defaults to O 4:3) O4:3 Size Aspect ratio Size Versus Aspect Ratio Size Option O P Q 4 : 3: Pictures have the same proportions as the camera display. 3 Aspect ratio 3 : 2: Pictures have the same proportions as a frame of 35 mm film.
Using the Menus: Shooting Mode T IMAGE QUALITY Choose how much image files are compressed. Option FINE NORMAL (defaults to N) Description Low compression. Select for higher image quality. High compression. Select this option to store more pictures. P FINEPIX COLOR Enhance contrast and color saturation or take pictures in black and white. (defaults to <) Option Description c F-STANDARD Standard contrast and saturation. Recommended in most situations. Vivid contrast and color.
Using the Menus: Shooting Mode D WHITE BALANCE For natural colors, choose a setting that matches the light source. (defaults to AUTO) Option Description AUTO White balance adjusted automatically. For subjects in direct sunlight. i For subjects in the shade. j Use under “daylight” fluorescent lights. k Use under “warm white” fluorescent lights. l Use under “cool white” fluorescent lights. m Use under incandescent lighting. n R Results vary with shooting conditions.
Using the Menus: Shooting Mode b FACE DETECTION Choose whether the camera automatically detects and sets focus and exposure for human portrait subjects (P 32). F AF MODE This option controls how the camera selects the focus area. Regardless of the option selected, the camera will focus on the subject in the center of the LCD monitor when macro mode is on. Option r CENTER Description The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame.
Using the Menus: Playback Mode Using the Playback Menu To display the playback menu, press MENU/OK in playback mode. Highlight items and press the selector right to view options, then highlight an option and press MENU/OK. Press DISP/BACK to exit when settings are complete. Playback Menu Options k PHOTOBOOK ASSIST Create books from your favorite photos (P 42). b IMAGE SEARCH Search for pictures (P 41). A ERASE Delete all or selected pictures (P 40).
Using the Menus: Playback Mode j MARK FOR UPLOAD TO Select pictures for upload to YouTube or Facebook using MyFinePix Studio (Windows only). ■ Selecting Pictures for Upload 1 Select YouTube to choose movies for upload to YouTube, FACEBOOK to choose photos and movies for upload to Facebook. 2 Press the selector left or right to display pictures and press MENU/OK to select or deselect. Press DISP/BACK to exit when all the desired pictures are selected. R Only movies can be selected for upload to YouTube.
Using the Menus: Playback Mode (defaults to MULTIPLE) I SLIDE SHOW View pictures in an automated slide show. Choose the type of show and press MENU/OK to start. Press DISP/BACK at any time during the show to view on-screen help. The show can be ended at any time by pressing MENU/OK. Option NORMAL FADE-IN NORMAL g FADE-IN g MULTIPLE Description Press selector left or right to go back or skip ahead one frame. Select FADE-IN for fade transitions between frames.
Using the Menus: Playback Mode D PROTECT Protect pictures from accidental deletion. 1 Select D PROTECT in the playback menu. 2 Highlight one of the following options and press MENU/OK: • FRAME: Protect selected pictures. Press the selector left or right to view pictures and press MENU/OK to select or deselect. Press DISP/BACK when the operation is complete. • SET ALL: Protect all pictures. • RESET ALL: Remove protection from all pictures.
Using the Menus: Playback Mode O RESIZE Create a small copy of the current picture. 1 Display the desired picture. 2 Select O RESIZE in the playback menu. 3 Highlight a size and press MENU/OK to display a confirmation dialog. 4 Press MENU/OK to save the resized copy to a separate file. R The sizes available vary with the size of the original image. C IMAGE ROTATE Rotate pictures taken in tall orientation so that they are displayed in tall orientation in the LCD monitor. 1 Display the desired picture.
Using the Menus: Playback Mode n ERASE FACE RECOG. Remove face recognition links from the current image. When this option is selected, the camera will zoom in on an area in the current picture that it has matched with a face in the face recognition database. If the match is not correct, press MENU/OK to remove the link to the face recognition database. R Face recognition links can not be removed from copies with a size of a or smaller.
The Setup Menu Using the Setup Menu 1 Display the setup menu. 1.1 Press MENU/OK to display the menu for the current mode. 1.2 Press the selector left to highlight the tab for the current menu. SET-UP SET SET EXIT Tab 1.3 Press the selector down to highlight X. 1.4 Press the selector right to place the cursor in the setup menu. 2 Adjust settings. Highlight items and press the selector right to view options, then highlight an option and press MENU/OK. Press DISP/BACK to exit when settings are complete.
The Setup Menu Setup Menu Options F DATE/TIME Set the camera clock (P 15). N TIME DIFFERENCE (defaults to h) Switch the camera clock instantly from your home time zone to the local time at your destination when traveling. To specify the difference between local time and your home time zone: 1 Highlight g LOCAL and press the selector right. 2 Use the selector to choose the time difference between local time and your home time zone in increments of 15 minutes. 3 Press MENU/OK.
The Setup Menu R RESET Reset all settings except F DATE/TIME, N TIME DIFFERENCE, O BACKGROUND COLOR, and Q VIDEO SYSTEM to default values. 1 Highlight R RESET and press the selector right to display a confirmation dialog. 2 Highlight OK and press MENU/OK. K FORMAT This option will format the memory card. When a memory card is inserted in the camera, select OK to begin formatting. Q All data—including protected pictures—will be deleted from the memory card.
The Setup Menu (defaults to CONT.) B FRAME NO. New pictures are stored in image files named using a four-digit file Frame number number assigned by adding one to the last file number used. The file 100-0001 number is displayed during playback as shown at right. B FRAME NO. controls whether file numbering is reset to 0001 when a new memory Directory File card is inserted or the current memory card is formatted.
The Setup Menu e SHUTTER SOUND Choose the sound made by the shutter. (defaults to i) I PLAYBACK VOLUME Adjust the volume for movie playback. (defaults to 7) J LCD BRIGHTNESS Control the brightness of the display. (defaults to 0) R In modes other than P, display brightness is automatically adjusted during shooting in response to ambient lighting conditions, regardless of the option selected for J LCD BRIGHTNESS.. NESS E LCD MODE Choose whether the display automatically dims to save power.
The Setup Menu (defaults to ON) B RED EYE REMOVAL Choose ON to remove red-eye effects caused by the flash when shooting with Intelligent Face Detection. R Red-eye reduction is performed only when a face is detected. (defaults to ON) m BLINK DETECTION Choose ON to activate blink detection. If an option other than OFF is selected for A IMAGE DISP. (P 73) 73), a warning will be displayed if the camera detects subjects who may have blinked when the picture was taken.
The Setup Menu (defaults to OFF) D DIGITAL ZOOM If ON is selected, selecting i at the maximum optical zoom position will trigger digital zoom, further magnifying the image. The Zoom Indicator j i DIGITAL ZOOM on Optical zoom j Digital zoom i DIGITAL ZOOM off Optical zoom Q Digital zoom produces lower quality images than optical zoom. p MOVIE ZOOM TYPE Choose the type of zoom available during movie recording. (defaults to 1) R Digital zoom produces lower quality images than optical zoom.
The Setup Menu n SAVE ORG IMAGE Select ON to save unprocessed copies of pictures taken with red-eye removal. (defaults to OFF) O BACKGROUND COLOR Choose a color scheme. c GUIDANCE DISPLAY Choose whether to display tool tips. Q VIDEO SYSTEM Choose a video mode for connection to a TV. Option NTSC PAL 78 (defaults to ON) (defaults to NTSC) Description Select this mode for connection to video devices in North America, the Caribbean, parts of Latin America, and some East Asian countries.
Technical Notes Optional Accessories The camera supports a wide range of accessories from FUJIFILM and other manufacturers. DIGITAL CAMERA FINEPIX T300/T200/T190 Series ■ Printing A/V cable (optional) USB cable (supplied) PictBridge-compatible printer * Printer ■ Audio/Visual TV * SD/SDHC memory card * HDMI cable (sold separately) HDTV * HDP-L1 HD player ■ Computer Related USB cable (supplied) SD card slot or card reader Computer * * Available separately.
Optional Accessories Accessories from FUJIFILM The following optional accessories are available from FUJIFILM. For the latest information on the accessories available in your region, check with your local FUJIFILM representative or visit http://www.fujifilm.com/products/digital_ cameras/index.html. Rechargeable NP-45A: Additional large-capacity NP-45A rechargeable Li-ion batteries batteries can be purchased as required. Battery chargers BC-45W: Replacement battery chargers can be purchased as required.
Caring for the Camera To ensure continued enjoyment of the product, observe the following precautions. Storage and Use If the camera will not be used for an extended period, remove the battery and memory card.
Caring for the Camera Cleaning Use a blower to remove dust from the lens and LCD monitor, then gently wipe with a soft, dry cloth. Any remaining stains can be removed by wiping gently with a piece of FUJIFILM lens-cleaning paper to which a small amount of lenscleaning fluid has been applied. Care should be taken to avoid scratching the lens or LCD monitor. The camera body can be cleaned with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals.
Troubleshooting Problems and Solutions Power and Battery Problem The camera does not turn on. The battery runs down quickly. Solution • The battery is exhausted exhausted:: Charge the battery ((P P 6) or insert a fully-charged spare battery (P 8). • The battery is inserted incorrectly: incorrectly: Reinsert in the correct orientation (P (P 8). • The battery-chamber cover is not latched latched:: Latch the battery-chamber cover (P (P 9).
Problems and Solutions Menus and Displays Problem Menus and displays are not in English. Solution Select ENGLISH for L a ((P P 15, 72). Shooting Problem • • • No picture is taken when • the shutter button is • pressed. • • Solution Memory is full: full: Insert a new memory card or delete pictures ((P P 9, 40). Memory is not formatted: formatted: Format the memory card (P (P 73). There is dirt on the memory card contacts contacts:: Clean the contacts with a soft, dry cloth.
Problems and Solutions Problem No face is detected. Wrong subject is selected. The flash does not fire. Some flash modes are not available. The flash does not fully light the subject. Pictures are blurred. Troubleshooting Solution • The subject’s face is obscured by sunglasses, a hat, long hair, or other objects: objects: Remove the obstructions.
Problems and Solutions Problem Pictures are mottled. Vertical lines appear in pictures. “Smear” in the form of vertical purple or white lines appears in the display. Solution This is normal when slow shutter speeds are selected at high temperatures and does not indicate a malfunction. The camera has been used continuously at high temperatures. Turn the camera off and wait for it to cool down.
Problems and Solutions Connections/Miscellaneous Problem No picture or sound. No color The computer does not recognize the camera. Pictures can not be printed. Only one copy is printed/ the date is not printed. The camera is unresponsive. The camera does not function as expected. No sound. Troubleshooting Solution • The camera is not properly connected connected:: Connect the camera properly (P (P 48).
Warning Messages and Displays The following warnings are displayed in the LCD monitor: Warning B ((red red)) A ((blinks blinks red) red) k Description Low battery. Charge the battery ((P P 6) or insert a fully-charged spare battery ((P P 8). Battery exhausted. Charge the battery (P (P 6) or insert a fully-charged spare battery ((P P 8). Slow shutter speed. Pictures may be blurred; use the flash or a tripod. The camera can not focus.
Warning Messages and Displays Warning CARD ERROR b MEMORY FULL WRITE ERROR READ ERROR Troubleshooting Description The memory card is not formatted for use in the camera. Format the card (P (P 73). The memory card contacts require cleaning or the memory card is damaged. Clean the contacts with a soft, dry cloth. If the message is repeated, format the card ((P P 73). If the message persists, replace the card. Incompatible memory card. Use a compatible card (P (P 10). Camera malfunction.
Warning Messages and Displays Warning FRAME NO. FULL Description The camera has run out of frame numbers (current frame number is 999-9999). Format the memory card and select RENEW for B FRAME NO. NO... Take a picture to reset frame numbering to 100-0001, then select CONTINUOUS for B FRAME NO. ((P P 74). PRESS AND HOLD An attempt was made to choose a flash mode or adjust the volume with the camera in silent THE DISP BUTTON TO mode.
Warning Messages and Displays Warning NO CARD INSERT A NEW CARD NO CARD DPOF FILE ERROR CAN NOT SET DPOF F CAN NOT SET DPOF Description No memory card inserted; insert a memory card. The DPOF print order on the current memory card contains more than 999 images. The picture can not be printed using DPOF. Movies can not be printed using DPOF. A connection error occurred while pictures were being printed or copied to a computer or other COMMUNICATION ERROR device.
Appendix Tips and Tricks The following tips and tricks will help you get the most from your camera. Battery Performance Choose the following settings for improved battery performance: • b FACE DETECTION (P 32): OFF • F AF MODE (P 64): r CENTER • E LCD MODE (P 75): U POWER SAVE ON The Self-timer • To prevent blur caused by the camera moving when the shutter button is pressed, use the two-second timer. • To turn the timer off, press DISP/BACK.
Tips and Tricks Intelligent Face Detection When ON is selected for b FACE DETECTION (P 32), you can: • Zoom in on faces when ZOOM (CONTINUOUS) is selected for A IMShooting AGE DISP. (P 73). • Remove red-eye by selecting ON for B RED-EYE REMOVAL (P 67). • Zoom in on faces during slide shows (P 67) or by pressing the selector Playback down during playback. • Search for faces using b IMAGE SEARCH (P 41). • Crop the background from portraits using G CROP (P 68). • Print one copy for each person in the photo.
Tips and Tricks Pro Tips • To photograph backlit subjects, select C NATURAL & N for shooting mode (P 20) and position your subject in the center of the frame. • To photograph subjects that are in motion, select x TRACKING for F AF MODE (P 64). • To photograph night scenes, raise sensitivity (P 60) and turn the flash on (P 29).
Memory Card Capacity The following table shows the recording time or number of pictures available at different image sizes. All figures are approximate; file size varies with the scene recorded, producing wide variations in the number of files that can be stored. The number of exposures or length remaining may not diminish at an even rate.
Specifications System Model Effective pixels CCD Storage media File system Digital Camera FinePix T300/T200/T190 Series 14 million 1/ 2.3 -in., square-pixel CCD with primary color filter SD/SDHC memory cards Compliant with Design Rule for Camera File System (DCF) (DCF),, Exif 2.3, and Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) File format • Still pictures: pictures: Exif 2.
Specifications System Focus White balance Self-timer Flash Flash mode LCD monitor Movies Languages • Mode Mode:: Single AF, continuous AF • Autofocus system: system: Contrast-detect TTL AF • Focus-area selection selection:: CENTER , TRACKING Automatic scene detection; six manual preset modes for direct sunlight, shade, daylight fluorescent, warm white fluorescent, cool white fluorescent, and incandescent Off, 10 sec., 2 sec.
Specifications Power supply/other Power supply NP-45A rechargeable battery Battery life (approximate Battery type Approximate number of frames number of frames that can NP-45A (type supplied with camera) 180 be taken with a fully-charged CIPA standard, measured in B (auto) mode using battery supplied with camera and SD membattery) ory card.
Specifications NP-45A rechargeable battery Nominal voltage DC 3.7 V Nominal capacity 720 mAh Operating temperature 0 °C – +40 °C/+32 °F – +104 °F Dimensions (W × H × D) 31.0 mm × 39.6 mm × 6.0 mm/1.2 in. × 1.5 in. × 0.2 in. Weight Approx. 15.5 g/0.5 oz. BC-45C battery charger Rated input Input capacity Rated output Supported batteries Charging time Operating temperature Dimensions (W × H × D) Weight 100 V–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz • 100 V: V: 8.0 VA • 240 V: V: 12 VA 4.
Specifications ■ Notices • Specifications subject to change without notice. FUJIFILM shall not be held liable for damages resulting from errors in this manual. • Although the LCD monitor is manufactured using advanced high-precision technology, small bright points and anomalous colors may appear, particularly in the vicinity of text. This is normal for this type of LCD monitor and does not indicate a malfunction; images recorded with the camera are unaffected.
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Restrictions on Camera Settings The options available in each shooting mode are listed below.
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