FLU!FiLm DIGITAL BL01257-201 CAMERA BeforeYou Begin FINEPIX XP30 Series Owner's r_ BasicPhotography andPlayback Manual MoreonPhotography Thank you for your purchase of this product. This manual describes how to use your FUJIFILMdigital camera and tile supplied software. Be sure that you have read and understood its contents and the warnings in "ForYour Safety"(_ ii) before using the camera. For information on related products, http://www.fuji_lm.
_For Your Safety IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS • Readlnstructions: All the safety ing instructions appliance should and operat be read before the is operated. reference and in the be adhered on operating the ap only from indicated instructions on the marking and product the type use should of power label.
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Do not use the churner to charge batteries other than those spod- Whenyou are cleaning the camera or you do not plan to use the thjtz :ida fire or electric shock batteries can cause the battery to leak fluid, overheat or burst (_ When carrying the battery, install it in a diqital camera or keep it mUD When charging ends. unplug the charger from the power socket.
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IMPORTANT: Read this section before using the toponyms includ- Disclaimer of Warranty: (INCLUDING ed in this product THEIR WARRANTIES, [ Toponym Data License Agreement ] PersonalUseOnl2L. Y_u agree to use this Data together camera Br the solely personal, non commercial similar purposes.
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_About This Manual Before using the camera, read this manual and the warnings in "For Your Safety"(_ ii). For information on specific topics, consult the sources below.
_quently-Used Buttons -I_ To delete a picture, display it full frame and press the selector up (_). -I_ To return instantly to shooting press the shutter button mode, halfway. Shoot the Cameraon in PlaybackMode -k When the camera is off, playback can be started by pressing the [] button for about a second. xii • Silent Mode -I_ Press and hold the DISP/ BACKbutton to disable camera lights and sounds.
Product Features and Precautions for Use • Water, Dust,and ShockResistance ']) The camera complies with JIS Class 8 water resistance and JIS Class 6 (IP68) dust resistance standards, and has passed FUJlFILM drop tests (drop height: 1.5 m/4.9 ft.; impact surface: plywood, thickness 5 cm/2.0 in.) compliant with MIbSTD 81 OF Method 516.5: Shock.These results were obtained through in-house testing and are not a blanket guarantee of water resistance or invulnerability water resistant. to damage or destruction.
• After Use ':!) Remove any foreign matter from the water-resistant seal and adjacent ter could damage the seal, lowering water resistance. surfaces. Foreign mat- ':!) After using the camera underwater or in locations where foreign matter might adhere to the camera body, rinse the camera under the tap or leave it in a basin of flesh water for two to three minutes. ':!) Liquid soaps, detergents, never be used.
_Table of Contents ForYourSafety .................................................................. ii IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .................................. ii SafetyNotes.................................................................... iv About ThisManual ........................................................... xi Frequently-UsedButtons ............................................... ×ii Product Featuresand Precautionsfor Use....................xiii Before You Begin .........
i_i:_ie of Contents More on Playback Connections PlaybackOptions............................................................. 40 -k Favorites:RatingPictures......................................... 40 PlaybackZoom............................................................... 41 Multi-FramePlayback.................................................... 42 [] Deleting Pictures...................................................... 43 [] Image Search............................................................
_,_be Usingthe Menus:Playback Mode .................................. 70 Usingthe PlaybackMenu............................................... 70 PlaybackMenu Options.................................................. 70 [] PHOTOBOOK ASSIST ................................................ 70 [] PHOTO NAViGATiON ................................................ 71 [] iMAGE SEARCH ...................................................... 71 [] ERASE ..................................................................
i_bie of Co_ter_ts Technical Notes Troubleshooting Problems and Solutions.................................................. 93 OptionalAccessories ....................................................... 89 Printing........................................................................ 89 Warning Messagesand Displays.................................... 99 ComputerRelated .......................................................... 89 Appendix Audio/Visual ..................................................
_ymbols and Conventions The following symbols are used in this manual: (D :This information should be read before use to ensure correct operation. _, :Additional information that may be helpful when using the camera. _: Other pages in this manual on which related information may be found. Menus and other text in the LCD monitor are shown in bold. In the illustra- tions in this manual, displays may be simplified for explanatory purposes.
_Parts of the Camera For more information, (_) l refer to the page listed to the right of each item. (2; ¢3....
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CameraDi_play£ The following types of indicator may be displayed during shooting and playback. Indicators vary with camera settings. • Shooting Movie quality................................................................ 48 Number of availableframes........................................106 Sensitivity..................................................................... 64 ® Imagesizeand quality ............................................. 65,66 FINEPIXcolor ............................................
• Playback Playbackmodeindicator.......................................... 23, 40 Intelligent FaceDetectionindicator.........................32, 75 _ []_ _s %o| Red-eyeremovalindicator............................................ 75 Portrait enhancer.......................................................... 25 Silentmode indicator................................................ 3, 81 Gift image..................................................................... 40 Framenumber...........................
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_ging the Battery The battery is not charged at shipment. Charge the battery before use. 1 Place the battery in the supplied battery charger. Insert the battery in the orientation Tile camera uses an NP-45A recharge-{+.',@ indicated bythe (q-}(T_}(---} labels. Bottery ablebattery, _Arrow label 2 Plug the charger in. Botterychorger [ _'@(-} lobe/ Plug the charger into a power outlet. The charging indicator will light.
Ci_g!_i itseBa_tey 3 Charge the battery, Remove the battery when charging is complete. See the specifications (_ 111) for charging times (note that charging times increase at low temperatures). Unplug the charger when it is not in use.
_lnsertinq the Battery and a Memory Card Although the camera can store pictures in internal memory, optional SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards (sold separately) can be used to store additional pictures. After charging the battery, insert the battery and memory card as described below. I Open the battery-chamber Pressthe latch as shown. cover. Be sure tile camera is off before opening tile battery-chamber cover. (!>Do not open the battery-chamber cover when tile camera is on.
B_4 e_y a c _, {ac 2 Insert the battery. Insert the battery with the terminal first and in the orientation shown by the label inside the battery chamber, keeping the battery latch pressed to one side. Confirm that the battery is securely latched. (!> Insert the battery in the correct orientation. DO NOTuse force or attempt to insert the battery upside down or backwards. The battery will slide in easily in the correct orientation.
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. (!>Be sure card is in tile correct orientation; do not insert at an angle or useforce. If the memory card is not correctly inserted or no memory card is inserted, _ will appear in the LCD monitor and internal memory will be used for recording and playback.
_se_gieB_te_ya_<_aLte_ o_yC_d 4 Close the battery-chamber cover. Before closing the cover, check to confirm that there is no dust, sand, or other foreign matter on the water-resistant seal or ad)acent surfaces. ®_ Confirming ThattheCoverIsLatched Confirm that tile battery
"'_e-_ iii ¸"_ _i_ _ _: U_-¸ _ _ _:_iA_i_:_i_Z!_hO_W (iii_i <_ % Removing theBatteryandMemoryCard Beforeremoving tile battery or memory card,turn thecameraoffand pressthe latch to open the battery-chamber cover. To remove the battery, press the battery latch to the side, and slide the battery out of tile camera as shown. Botterylotch To remove the memory card, press it in and releaseit slowly. R_"_ The card can then be removed by hand.
• CompatibleMemory(ards FUJIFILM and SanDisk SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards have been approved for use in the camera. A complete list of approved memory cards is available at http://www.fujifilm.com/support/digitol_comeros/compotibility/. Operation is not guaranteed with other cards. The camera can not be used with xD-P£ture Cards or MultiMediaCard (MMC) devices. (!>MemoryCards • Donotturnthecameraofforremovethememory cardwhilethememory cardisbeingformatted ordataare beingrecorded toor deletedfromthe card.
set • Tile data in internal memory g _eBattey;_!_da£}e_ may be erased or corrupted when oy(_d tile camera is re- paired. Please note that the repairer will be able to view pictures in internal memory. • Formatting a memory card or internal memory in the camera creates a folder in which pictures are stored. Do not rename or delete this folder or use a computer or other device to edit, delete, or rename image files.
_g the Camera on and Off Shooting Mode Pressthe ON/OFFbutton to turn the camera on. PressON/OFF again to turn the camera off. _, Switching toPlayback Mode Press tile [] button to start playback. Pressthe shutter button halfway to return to shooting mode. Play.backMode To turn the camera on and begin playback, press the [] button for about a second. Press the [] button again or press the ON/OFFbutton to turn the camera off.
T_ming ti_e C_m_i_ on _n{i Off (l> Fingerprints and other marks on tile protective glass covering the lens carl affect pictures. Keeptile glass clean. (!;>The ON/OFF button does not completely end the supply of power to tile camera. _' AutoPower Off The camera will turn off automatically if no operations are performed for tile length of time selected for _ AUTO POWEROFF (_ 86). Toturn the camera on, use the ON/OFF button or pressthe [] button for about a second.
_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 [] DATE/TIME or _J _j_/LANG. options in the setup menu; for information on displaying the setup menu, see page 81). I Highlight a language and press MENU/OK IIIIIIIIII1_ _/LANG, _, PressDISP/BACK to skip the current step. Any steps you skip will be displayed the next time tile camera is turned on.
_g Pictures in _r_ (Scene Recognition) This section describes how The camera automatically to take pictures analyzes in _ Mode (scene recognition) the composition and adjusts mode. settings ap- propriately. 1 Turn the camera Press the 8R _ on, ON/OFF button shooting indicators to turn the camera on. will be displayed. Themo_Icon This icon indicates that the camera continuously appropriate searches for faces to select tile scene, increasing the drain on the battery.
i_!_ki_s<_ i:>ictures ir_ _: (S{ene :,_ w ¸ 2 I _ _¸ M _x::ie 2 Frame the picture. Use the zoom control to frame the picture in the display. Zoom out QT Zoom in wQ Hold the camera steady with both hands and brace your elbows against your sides.
ii!_i(i_q i>ict(_ir__ (S(:er_;!_ :e_¸¸ _ q I ¸ _ _¸ _o{::i_ 3 Focus. Pressthe shutter button halfway to focus. _, Tile lens may make a noise when the camera focuses; this is normal. If the cameraisable to focus,it will beep twice and the indicator lamp will glow green. Ifthe cameraisunableto focus,the focus frame will turn red, !AF will be displayed, and the indicator lamp will blink green. or use focus lock (_ 33).
4 Shoot. Smoothly press theshutterbuttontherestoftheway downtotakethepicture. Ifthesubject ispoorly lit,tileflash mayfirewhentilepictureistaken.Forinformation onusingtileflashwhen lighting ispoor, see"$Using tileFlash (Intelligent Flash)" (_ 37).
_Viewing Pictures Pictures can be viewed in the LCD monitor. When taking important graphs, take a test shot and check the results. photo- 1 Press the [] 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. Pressthe shutter button halfway to exit to shooting mode.
_Shooting. Mode Choose a shooting mode according to the scene or type of subject. (hoosin.go Shooting.Mode 1 Press MENU/OKto display the shooting menu. 2 Highlight [] SHOOTING MODE and press the selector right to display shooting mode options.
Shootin.gModeOptions Mode Description The camera automatically analyzes the composition and selects a scene SCENERECOGNITIONaccording to shooting conditions and the type of subject. I_ AUTO Choose for crisp, dear snapshots. situations. This mode P PROGRAMAE O_ NATURAL& _. The camera sets exposure automatically. The camera takes two shots: one without qfi_ NATURALLIGHT Capture PORTRAIT natural lighting the flash and one with. conditions.
Mode 4_ UNDERWATER "-" UNDERWATER (WIDE) waterproof Choose for wide-angle underwater ground behind the main subject. <_ UNDERWATER (MACRO) Choose for underwater _i" PARTY Capture indoor -_ FLOWER Choose for vivid close-ups TEXT 26 Description Choose for when using an optional undervvater. close-ups background case to take photographs shots that include more of the back- of small objects. lighting under Iowqight conditions. of flowers. Take clear pictures of text or drawings in print.
Si_ooting Moci_ • _ MOTION 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. 1 Press the selector up to select a frame. Press the selector left or right to highlight a pan direction and press MENU/OK 2 Take a photograph. with the first shot.
Si_ooting Mode 4 Take the last shot as described in Step 3. _, To end shooting and create a panorama after the first or second shot, press the multi selector up after completing Step 2 or Step 3 and proceed to Step 5. 5 Press MENU/OKto save the picture. (l> Panoramas are created from multiple frames. The camera may in some cases be unable to stitch the frames together perfectly.
_Recordinq GPS Data with Pictures To record GPS data with new pictures, press MENU/0Kand select one of the following options for [] LOCATION SEARCH in the setup menu (_ 82). • PERMANENTLY ON:The camera continues to update GPS data even when turned off. The camera will be quicker to display GPS data when turned on, but the drain on the battery will increase. • WHENSWlTCHED ON:The camera updates GPS data only when on. The camera may need some time to acquire GPS data when turned on.
(l>Using GPS increases thedrain onthebattery, causing battery performance todrop atlowtemperatures. (!)Thereceiver mayhave anerror ofafewhundred meters (yards). (!)Tilecamera maybeunable to receive GPS datainsomelocations. If possible, choose anoutdoor location withfewobstructions when turning tilecamera on. (l)Tileposition recorded whenaphoto istaken maydifferfromtheactual location if some timehaspassed since tilecamera waslastabletoupdate GPS data.
..... GP$ iiiTile camera may be unable to receive GPSdata if tile arlterlna (_ 2) is obstructed or when underground, underwater, under a bridge or overpass, inside a car, building, tunnel, or metal briefcase,between tall buildings, or in the vicinity of cell phones or other devices that broadcast in the 1.5GHz band. Obey all local regulations regarding tile use of GPSdevices. Note that tile use of '"GPSdevices is restricted in some countries, including tile People'sRepublic of China.
_V:_ 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 [] FACEDETECTION (_ 68). Facescan be detected with the camera in vertical or horizontal orientation; if a face is detected, it will be indicated by a green border.
_Focus Lock To compose photographs with off-center subjects: 1 Focus: Position the subject in the focus frame (E[+]_) 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 loci<). 2 Recompose: Keep the button pressed halfway. 3 Shoot: Pressthe button all the way down.
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_posure Compensation To adjust exposure compensation when photographing very bright, very dark, or high-contrast subjects, press the selector up (1_). Pressthe selector up or down to choose an exposure compensation value and then press MENU/OIl. Choose positive (+) volues to increose exposure Choose negotive () volues to reduce exposure A [] icon and exposure indicator are displayed at settings other than ±0.
_ Macro Mode (Close-ups) For close-ups, press the selector left (_) and select _. When macro mode is in effect, the camera focuses on subjects near the center of the frame. Use the zoom control to compose pictures (_ 20). To exit macro mode, press the selector left (_) and select '_ OFF ' Useof a tripod is recommended to prevent blur caused by camera shake. 36 _ ...........
_g 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.
_, Ifthe flash will fire, [] will be displayed when the shutter button is pressedhalfway. At slow shutter speeds, t"" will appear in the display to warn that pictures may be blurred; use of a tripod is recommended. The flash may fire several times with each shot. Do not move the camera until shooting iscomplete. _, The flash may causevignetting.
_yback Options To view the most recent picture in the LCD monitor, pressthe [] button. 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. _, Picturestaker] using other cameras are indicated by a I_ ("gift image") icon during playback.
PlaybackZoom Select T to zoom in on pictures displayed in single-frame playback; select W 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 w indiccT_or T _A_ NcTvicjcTUon windowshows Press DISP/BACKto exit zoom. _, Tile maximum zoom ratio varies with image size. Playback zoom is not available with cropped or resized copies saved at a size of I_1 or smaller.
Multi-FramePlayback Selecting W when a picture is shown full-frame in the LCD monitor displays the current image with previous and following images in the background. Select W to increase the number of images displayed to two, nine, or one hundred, T to view fewer images. T When two or more images are displayed, use the selector to highlight images and press MENU/OKto view the highlighted image full frame. In the nine- and hundred-frame displays, use the selector to view more pictures. 42 ........... ..
[] Deletinq Pictures To delete individual pictures, multiple selected [] ERASE(_ choosefromtheoptionsbepictures, or all71),and pictures, press MENU/OK, select _ low. Note that deleted pictures can not be recov ........................................................................ ered. Copy important pictures to a computer or other storage device before proceeding.
_KTJImage Search Searchfor pictures. I Select [] IMAGE SEARCH in the playback menu (_ 71), highlight one of the following search criteria, and press MENU/OK: • BYDATE:Search by date. • BYGPSLOCATION NAME:Search by location name (location names that do not begin with a letter from A to Z are listed in the search conditions under"#"). • BYFACE:Search for faces from the face recognition database. • BY* FAVORITES: Search by rating. • BYSCENE: Search by scene.
[] PhotoBook Assist Create books from your favorite photos. Creatin.ga PhotoBook 1 Select NEW BOOK for [] PHOTOBOOK ASSIST in the playback menu (_ 70) and choose from the following options: • SELECT FROMALL: Choose from all available pictures. • SELECT BYIMAGESEARCH: Choose from pictures matching selected search conditions (_ 44). _, Neither photographs I_1 or smaller nor movies carl be selected for photobooks. 2 Scroll through the images and press the selector up to select or deselect.
Viewing Photobooks Highlight a book in the photobook assist menu and press MENU/OKto display the book, then press the selector left or right to scroll through the pictures. Editing.andDeleting.Photobooks Display the photobook and press MENU/OKThe 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"(_ 45). • 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 (_) when playback is paused. To exit to fullframe playback, press the selector up while panorama playback is in progress.
_Recordinq Movies Press (°7 to shoot a movie. During recording, RECand 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). Timeovoilob/e is disployed in monitor To end recording, press the _o)button again. Recording ends automatically when the movie reaches maximum length or memory is full. Zoom carl be adjusted while recording is in progress.
(!) The indicator lamp lights while movies are being recorded. Do not open tile battery chamber during shooting or while the indicator lamp is lit. Failureto observe this precaution could prevent the movie from being played back. (!) Vertical or horizontal streaksmay appear in movies containing very bright subjects. This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. (!) The temperature of tile camera may rise if it is used to record movies for an extended period or if tile ambient temperature is high.
_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 Advance/ rewind Description Press the selector down to start playback. :]ause. Pressthe selector up to end playback. Press again If playback to is not in progress, pressing the selector up will delete the movie. Pressthe selector right to advance, left to rewind.
_Viewing Pictures on TV Connect the camera to aTV to show pictures to a group. 1 Turn the camera offand connect an optional A/V cable as shown below. insert into USB mu/ti-connector Connect ye//ow p/ug to video-injock Connect white plug to C_nnector cover Bottery-chomber cover oudio-in jock c!) When connecting cables,be sure tile connectors are fully inserted. c!) Be sure tile battery-chamber cover is open before attempting to open or close the con nector cover.
_Printing Pictures via USB If the printer supports PictBridge, the camera can be connected _#I directly to the printer as shown below and pictures can be printed without first being copied to a computer. Note that depending on Pictltfidge the printer, not all the functions described below may be supported. rJ 1 Connect the supplied USBcable as shown and turn the printer on. (l) Besure the battery-chamber cover is open before attempting to open or close the connector cover.
>crees va 6 Press MENU/OKto start printing. Printing can be interrupted by pressing DISP/BACI(,but note that some printers may not respond immediately. If the printer stops before printing is complete, turn the camera offand then on again. 7 After confirming that PRINTING has cleared from the camera display, turn the camera offand disconnect the USB csable. Pictures carl be printed from internal memory or a memory card that has been formatted in tile camera.
P_i_'_tMg Pictures vi_ iJ_ Printingthe DPOFPrint Order The [] PRINT ORDER (DPOF) option in the playback menu can be used to create a digital "print order"for PictBridge-compatible printers (_ 89) or devices that support DPOR ®_ DPOF DPOF(Digital Print Order Format) is a standard that allows pictures to be _T_ printed from "print orders"stored in internal memory or on a memory card. The information in the order includes the pictures to be printed and the DPOF number of copies of each picture.
> _t_gPct_sva(_Sis 5 Pressthe 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 settings are complete. 7 A confirmation order. the print order and press MENU/OKwhen dialog will be displayed. Press MENU/OKto save the print _, Remove the memory card to create or modify a print order for the pictures in internal memory.
_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 NOTconnect the camera to the computer until installation is complete.
\/e W "_ci _ i _t L__ 3 Exit any applications CD-ROM drive. o !_ _ L_o _ _!:_b_t _!_ ix that may be running and insert the installer CD in a @_ 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 follow the on-screen instructions to install MyFinePix Studio.
V i e w _ i_ 7 (t b__es o _q_ (i_o m a b_t e r Macintosh: InstallingFinePixViewer 1 Confirm that the computer meets the following CPU OS system requirements: PowerPC or Intel Pre-installed copies of Mac OS X version 10.3.9 lO.6(visithttp://www.fuji£/m.
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 MacOSX10.5 or earlier: Open the "Applications" folder, start Image Capture, and select Preferences... from the Image Capture application menu. The Image Capture preferences dialog will be displayed; choose Other...
iew!_gPctt_tesot _Cot_@tt< Connecting the Camera 1 If the pictures you wish to copy are stored on a memory card into the camera. _, Windows users may require the Windows the first time. CD when card, insert the starting the software for ¢!} Lossof power during transfer could result in lossof data or damage to internal memory or the memory card. Chargetile battery before connecting tile camera.
For more information on using the supplied software, start the application and select the appropriate option from the Help menu. (J>If a memory card corltairling 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. Usea memory card reader to transfer pictures.
®_Disconnecting theCamera After confirming that tile indicator lamp is out, follow tile on-screen instructions to turn tile camera off and disconnect tile USBcable. Only uninstall the supplied software when it is no longer required or before beginning reinstallation.
_g the Menus: Shootinq Mode Usingthe ShootingMenu To display the shooting menu, press MENU/OKin shooting mode. Highlight items and press the selector right to view options, then highlight an option and press MENU/OK Press DISP/BA(Kto exit when settings are complete. The options available vary with the shooting selected. mode Shooting Menu Options Choose a shooting mode according to the type of subject (_ 24).
Control tilecamera's sensitivity toNgbt. Higher values can reduce bluq note, boweveD thatmottling may appear inpictures taken athighsensitivities. 100 l ISO i 3200 Bright ÷-- Scene --_ Less noticeable _'-- Noise (mottling) --. Option I Description AUTO Sensitivity 3200/16tt/8^,t/400/,Sensitivity LUU//UU 64 Dark More noticeable is adjusted automatically in response to shooting conditions. is set to tile specified value, which is shown in tile display.
Choose the image size and aspect ed. Large pictures can be printed while small pictures require recorded. ratio at which pictures are record- I1_ 4:3 at large sizes with no drop in quality, less memory, allowing _r' more pictures to be Size----Aspect ®_ SizeVersusAspect Ratio ..... Size Option Prints at sizesup to I_ 34x 25 cm (13.5 x lOin.) I_ IDI 24x 18cm (9.5x 7in.) 17x13cm (7x5 n.) Aspectratio 4:3: Pictures have the same proportions the camera display.
Choose how much image files are compressed. Option I FINE NORMAL Enhance contrast Option _i STANDARD let CHROME Itl_ B&W SEPA Description Low compression. High compression. and color saturation Select for higher image quality. Select this option to store more pictures. or take pictures I in black and white. Description Standard contrast and saturation. Recommended in most situations. IVivid contrast and color Choose for vivid shots of flowers or enhanced ...... and blues in landscapes.
U_i_g t _e M_ ¸¸_s: _i'_ooting For natural colors, choose a setting that matches the light source. Option AUTO Description White balance adjusted automatically. -;÷:- For subjects in direct sunlight. :':_ For subjects in the shade. Use under"dayJight'fluorescent Use under"warm Use under"cool @,- h_ :::tie white"fluorescent Use under incandescent _, Results vary with shooting the LCD monitor. lights. white"fluorescent lights. lights. lighting. conditions.
Capture motion inaseries of pictures. Option Description ON OFF The camera takes up to 3 pictures while the shutter button is pressed. One photograph is taken each time the shutter button is pressed. _, Focus and exposure are determined _, The flash turns off automatically. selected for [] CONTINUOUS. _, Frame rate varies with shutter The number 68 by the first frame in each series. The previously flash mode is restored when OFF is speed.
Li_ir_c_:i_!!_Me:_(_: _iho<:)ti_ This option controls how the camera selects the focus area. Regardless of the option the camera will focus on the subject in the center of the LCD monitor Option I Mc ::
_g the Menus: Playback Mode Usingthe PlaybackMenu To display the playback menu, press MENU/OKin 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. PlaybackMenuOptions Create books from your favorite photos (_ 45).
..... c __J/_ _4@_ To show was _zm , , the direction f,}_ /; _ ............... and distance , from your present position to the location where a picture taken: 1 Select an option confirm other than OFF for [] that the camera is receiving LOCATION GPS data (_ SEARCH in the setup menu (_ 2 Display a picture with a G_S 3 Select [] PHOTO NAVIGATION in the playback menu. The approximate direction and distance to the location where the picture was icon.
t_eMe_s:P,_y::>ack Mc.:e Create aretouched copy ofthecurrent picture. 1Display thedesired picture. 2 Select I_ EDIT in the playback menu and choose from the following Option options: Description CROP Crop the copy. ASPECTRATIO Choose the aspect ratio. BRIGHTNESS Adjust brightness. CONTRAST Adjust contrast. COLOR Choose positive values for"warmer"colors, SEPIA Convert the copy to sepia or black and white.
Select pictures forupload toYouTube orFacebook using MyFinePix Studio (Windows only). • Selecting Picturesfor 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/ORto select or deselect. Press DISP/BACKto exit when all the desired pictures are selected. _, Only movies can be selected for upload to YouTube.
te i_ybackiYo_e View pictures inanautomated slide show. Choose thetype ofshow and press MENU/OKto Press DISP/RACKat any time during any time by pressing Option NORMAL FADE-IN NORMAL _ FADE-IN _ MULTIPLE the show to view on-screen MENU/OK Description Press selector left or right to go back or skip ahead one frame. Select FADE-IN for fade transitions between frames. As above, except that camera automatically Intelligent Face detection. zooms in on faces selected with Display several pictures at once.
is If the current Detection, picture is marked with a _] icon to indicate this option eye is detected, _Se _s:is ;_yb;i:_<:ki_Sode that it was taken with Intelligent Face can be used to remove red-eye. The camera will analyze the image; if red- the image will be processed 1 Display the desired 9 t!e to create a copy with reduced red-eye. picture. 2 Select D RED EYE REMOVAL in the playback menu. 3 Press MENU/0K.
(is!_gt_eMetus:P_y_i_ck Mod< _Q_ ...... Create a cropped copy of tile current picture. 1 Display tile desired picture. 2 Select [] CROP in tile playback 3 Use tile zoom control desired portion menu. to zoom in and out and use tile selector to scroll tile picture until tile is displayed. 4 Press MENU/OKto display a confirmation dialog. 5 Press MENU/OKagain to save tile cropped Larger crops produce copy will be _, copy to a separate file. larger copies; all copies have an aspect ratio of 4:3.
tist_g t_ei"Se_t_s: _:_y :,,,ck iti(de Rotate pictures taken intallorientation sothattheyaredisplayed intallorientation intheLCD monitor. 1 Display the desired picture. 2 Select [] IMAGE ROTATEin the playback menu. 3 Pressthe selector down to rotate the picture 90 ° clockwise, up to rotate it 90 ° counterclockwise. 4 Press MENg/01{. The picture automatically be displayed in the selected orientation whenever it is played back on the camera. _, Protected pictures can not be rotated.
U_i_g ti*_Mei_u_: Pi_yb_i_ck Mode Choose thetransition between images during playback. Option WIPE Description Choose for a wipe transition between images. SLIDE-IN Images slide into the display. FADE-IN The next image fades in as the previous OFF No transition Remove opening between or ending image fades out. frames. footage to create an edited copy of the current movie. 1 Display the desired movie.
Add existing footage totheendofthecurrent movie tocreate anedited copy. 1Display thedesired movie. 2Select [] MOVIE JOIN intheplayback menu. 3 Press the selector left or right to highlight 4 Press MENU/OKto add the highlighted resulting footage copy, or press DISP/BACKto exit without _, Both movies must have been recorded combined a movie. to the end of the current movie and save the creating a copy. at the same frame size and frame rate and have a file size of no more than 2 GB.
_The Setup Menu UsingtheSetup.Menu 1 Display the setup menu. 1.1 Press MENU/OKto display the menu for the current mode. 1.2Pressthe selector left to highlight the tab for the current menu. tab 1.3 Press the selector down to highlight SET. "_ 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.
SetupMenu Options Set the camera clock (18). Switch the camera clock instantly tion when traveling. 1 Highlight from your home time zone to the local time at your destina- To specify the difference between local time and your home time zone: _ LOCAL and press the selector right. 2 Use the selector to choose the time difference in increments of 15 minutes.
The _: t_ p M_:!_:_, Reset all settings fault values. except [] DATEITIME, [] TIME DIFFERENCE, and 1_ VIDEO SYSTEM to de- 1 Highlight [] RESETand press the selector right to display a confirmation dialog. 2 Highlight OK and press MENU/0K Ifa memory card is inserted in the camera, this option ory card is inserted, this option ':!} All data including will format internal protected pictures will format the memory memory. will be deleted memory.
TkeSet >Me!_ Ir_l_ @ _I 6 D £ _e_auksle0EE) SelectON to recordGPS data to a log file on the memory card ( 29;be surethe clock issetto the correcttime and date as described on page 18).A new logfile iscreatedwhen ON isselected and once every 24 hours thereafter. Note thatthe camera willcontinue to update GPS dataeven when off, increasingthe drainon the battery.Choose OFF to disableGPS tracking. ':!} GPS logs can be viewed in MyFinePix Studio. ':!} See"GPS"(31) forinformationon using GPS.
mER New E_ :Q. pictures i_f_ul_s 0 CON_T;) are stored in image files named using a four-digit file Fromenumber number assigned by adding one to the last file number used. The file number is displayed during playback as shown at right. [] FRAME NO. controls whether file numbering is reset to 0001 when a new memory i_ _ card is inserted matted. number or the current memory card or internal Option continues CONTINUOUS bet, whichever with duplicate Numbering serted.
Adjust tilevolume oftilesounds produced when camera controls areoperated. Choose _|OFF (mute) todisable control sounds. Adjust thevolume ofthesounds produced when theshutter isreleased. Choose ,qOFF (mute) todisable theshutter sound. Choose thesounds used fortheshutter, atstartup, and forcamera controls. Adjust thevolume formovie playback. Control thebrightness ofthedisplay. Option AUTO ......
Tiqe I_tL_i::_ Men _ _m_D ODE ....... Choose whether the display does not take effect during l_?_ault_ _ _ automatically dims to save power mode. This option playback. Option Description The display dims to save power [] in shooting POWERSAVEON seconds. Normal [)rightness if no operations are performed for a few can be restored by pressing the shutter but- ton ha]fi,vay. [] POWERSAVEOFF Choose the length Automatic of time dimming off.
T_ _St; If ON is selected, selecting further magni_ing T at tile maximum optical zoom position will trigger tile image. W DIGITAL ZOOM on T I I{ Optico/ zoom W ) I_ _ I Dig/to/zoom 1 DIGITAL ZOOM ;ff I( )1 Optico/ zoom :l; Digital zoom produces lower quality Select ON to save unprocessed Choose whether images than optical zoom. copies of pictures taken with red-eye removal. to display tool tips.
Choose avideo mode forconnection toaTV.SECAM isnotsupported. Option Description Select this mode for connection NTSC PAL to video devices in North America, the Carib- bean, parts of Latin America, and some East Asian countries. Select this mode for connection to video devices in the United Kingdom much of Europe, Austra ia, New Zea and, and parts of Asia and Africa.
_ptional Accessories The camera supports manufacturers. • Printing \_ a wide range of accessories from FUJIFILM and other FINEPIX XP30 Series Audio/Visual\ _ A/V cable (optional) USBcable (supplied) TV_ PictBridge-compotible _rJnter_ HDMI cable (soldseparately) HDP-L 1 I • ComputerRelated\ USBcable (supplied) SDcard slotor card reader Available I HDTV _ HD plover t SDXC cards not supported. separately.
Optionai Accessories Accessories fromFUJIFILM The following optional accessories are available from FUJIFILM. For the latest information on the accessories available in your region, check with your local FUJlFILM representative or visit http://www.fujifi/m.comJproducts/digito/ c_mer_s/index.html. Rechargeab!e NP-45A:Additional Brge-capacity NP-45A rechargeable Li-ion batteries batteries can be purchased asrequired. Battery BC-45W:Replacement battery chargers can be purchased chargers as required.
_g for the Camera To ensure continued cautions. enjoyment of the product, StorageandUse If the camera will not be used for an extended period, remove the battery and memory card.
Cleaning_ Use a blower to remove dust from the protective glass covering 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 FUJlFILM lens-cleaning paper to which a small amount of lens-cleaning fluid has been applied. Care should be taken to avoid scratching the protective glass or LCD monitor. The camera body can be cleaned with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals.
_Problems and Solutions Water in the Camera Problem Solution IThebattery-chambercoverwasnot fully closedbeforethe camerawasimmersed,or wasopened Waterinthe camera underwater: Takethe camerato a FUJIFILM-authorized servicetechnicianfor repairs.Do not turn the cameraon. Power and Battery Problem Thecameradoesnot turn on. Solution The battery is exhausted: Chargethe battery or inserta fully-charged sparebattery (7). The battery is inserted incorrectly:Reinsertinthe correctorientation(10).
Problem Solution Thecameraturns off suddenly. Chargethe battery or inserta fully-chargedsparebattery (7). Chargingdoes not start. Reinsertthe battery inthe correctorientation and makesurethat the chargerisplugged in(7). Chargingisslow. Chargethe battery at roomtemperature(vi). Thecharginglamp lights, • There is dirt on the battery terminals: Cleanthe terminals with a soft, dry cloth.
Problem TheLCDmonitorgoes darkafter shooting. Solution TheLCDmonitor may darkenwhile the flash charges.
_oisie_s anti _oi_£ions Problem Solution • Theflash is not available in the current shootingmode: Choosea differentshootingmode ( Theflashdoesnot fire, 24), • Thebattery isexhausted: Chargethe battery orinsertafully-charged sparebattery ( 7), • Thecamera isin continuousmode:SelectOFF for I_1 CONTINUOUS ( 68), • Thecamera isin silent mode:Turnsilent modeoff(81), • Theflash is off (_): Someflash modesare not available.
Problem Solution "Smear"inthe form of Verticalpurple or white linesmay appearafter the camera hasbeen usedcontinuously at high vertical purpleor white linesappearsin the temperaturesor when a very bright object is in the frame; this phenomenonis commonto all CCD imagesensorsand doesnot indicatea malfunction.
Connections/Miscellaneous Problem Solution • Thecamera is not properly connected:Connectthe cameraproperly(51), • AnA/V cable was connectedduring movie playback:Connect the cameraoncemovie playbackhasended. No pictureor sound.
_Warninq Messages and Displays The following warnings are displayed in the LCDmonitor: Warning (red) (blinksred) Description Lowbattery. Chargethe battery (7) or inserta fully-charged sparebattery (9). Batteryexhausted.Chargethe battery (7) or inserta fully-chargedsparebattery (9). Slow shutter speed.Picturesmay beblurred; usethe flashor a tripod. !AF (displayed in redwith red focusframe) Thecameracannot focus.
W_,_ _ _,'ess_,c s_c;_;spys Warning Description Thememorycardis not formatted for usein the camera. Formatthe card(82). Thememorycardcontactsrequirecleaningor the memorycardis damaged.Cleanthe contacts CARDERROR with asoft,drycloth. Ifthe messageisrepeated, formatthecard(82). replacethe card. Ifthe messagepersists, Incompatiblememorycard. Useacompatiblecard(14). Cameramalfunction. Contacta FUJIFILM dealer.
\_ _ ..... Warning M_¸_ ' _ _!_c:i _i_:_i_!_y':_ Description The camera has run out of frame numbers (current frame number is 999-9999). FRAMENO, FULL PRESS ANDHOLD THEDISPBUTTON TO Format the memorycardand selectRENEW for [] FRAME NO. inthe setupmenu, Takea picture to reset frame numberingto 100-0001,then selectCONTINUOUS for [] FRAME NO (84).
W_,_ _ t,'ess_,c s _ c: _sp ys Warning NOCARD Description Nomemorycardinsertedwhen m COPY is selectedinthe playbackmenu, Inserta memory card, m NOIMAGE NOIMAGE DPOFFILEERROR CANNOTSETDPOF Thesourceselectedfor [] COPY containsno images,Selecta differentsource, The DPOFprint order on the current memorycard containsmore than 999 images, Copythe )icturesto internalmemoryand createa new print order, Thepicturecannot beprinted usingDPOF, CANNOTSETDPOF Moviescannot beprinted using DPOF, COMMUNICATION ERR
_ps and Tricks The following tips and tricks will help you get the most from your camera. Choose tile following settings for improved battery performance: • [] FACEDETECTION(_ 68): OFF [] AF MODE (_ 69): [] CENTER [] LED ILLUMINATOR (_ 69):OFF [] LOCATION SEARCH(_ 82):OFF []TRACKING DATA (_ 83): OFF [] LCD MODE (_ 86): [] POWERSAVEON [] DUAL ISMODE (_ 86): OFF • Toprevent blur caused by the camera moving use the two-second timer.
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ps cks To photograph tile same scene both with and without tile flash, select _,_NATURAL&_. for r_'ISHOOTING MODE (_ 24). Use multi-frame shots. playback (_ 42) to compare tile two To photograph subjects that are in motion, ING for rdlilAF MODE (_ 69). To photograph ON for [] poorlydit select [] TRACK- subjects close to the camera, select LED ILLUMINATOR (_ 69).
_lnternal Memory/Memory Card Capacity The following table shows the recording time or number of pictures available at different image sizes. All fgures are approximate; file size varies with the scene recorded, producing wide variations in the number of flies that can be stored. The number of exposures or length remaining may not diminish at an even rate. A limited number of test pictures can be taken when no memory card is inserted. Internal mem0ry (approx.
_pecifications Model DigitalCameraFinePixXP30Series Effectivepixels 14,2million CCD _,_.3-in,squarepixelCCDwith primarycolorfilter Storage media • Internal memory(approx.10MB) File system Compliantwith Design Rulefor Camera File System(DCE/,Exif2.
Sensitivity Standardoutput sensitivityequivalent to ISO100,200,400,800,1600,3200; AUTO Metering 2S6-segmentthrough-the-lens (TTL) Exposurecontrol ProgrammedAE Exposurecompensation -2 EV- +2 EVin incrementsof _J_ EV Image stabilization Digitalimage stabilization Shutter speed • AUTOmode:_/4s-_i, ooo s (combinedmechanka[and • Other modes:4s-_i,ooos e[ectronkshutter) Continuous Up to 0,8 fps,max,3 frames Focus • Mode: SingleAF • Focus-areaselection:CENTER, TRACKING • Autofocussystem:Contrast-detec
Specific_ti_s Self-timer Off,2 sec.,10sec.,_._ (@UPLE TIMER),_.'._(6%UPT%ER) Flash Auto flash; effective range when sensitivity is set to AUTO is approx.70cm-3.1 m/2.2 ft.I0.I ft. (wideangle),70 cm-2.7 m/2.2 ft.-8.8 ft. (tdepho_o);effective range in macromode is approx.30cm-80 cm/O.9ft.-2.6 ft. Flashmode L(D monitor Auto, fill flash, off, slowsync sync(red-eye removal off); autowith red-eyeremoval,fill flashwith redeyeremoval,off, slow with red-eye removal(redeyeremoval on) 2.7-in.
Sp_cification_ Power supply NP-45Arechargeablebattery Battery life (approximate numberof framesthatcan betakenwith a fully charged battery) NP-45A(type suppliedwith camera) 200 CIPAstandard,measuredin I_1 (auto)mode using battery suppliedwith cameraandSDmemory card. Note: Numberof shotsthat can betakenwith battery varieswith battery chargeleveland will declineat low temperatures. Camera dimensions 99.2mm × 67.7mm × 23.1mm/3.9 in. × 2.6 in. × 0.9 in.
Spec:ific:_ti<_n_ Nominalvoltage DC3.7 V Nominal capacity 720 mAh Operating temperature 0 °C- +40 °C/+32°F- +104 °F Dimensions (Wx H× D) 31,0mm x 39,6mm x 6,0 mm/1,2 in, x 1,6in, x 0,2 in, Weight Approx.15.5g/O.5oz. Ratedinput l O0V-240 VAC,50/60 Hz Input capacity 6,0V (I O0V/240VA) Ratedoutput 4,2 V DC,550mA Supported batteries NP-45Arechargeablebatteries Charging time Approx.
Sp_ci_c_tions • Notices • Specifications subject to change without notice. FUJIFILMshall not be held liable for damages resulting from errors in this manual. • Although the LeD monitor is manufactured using advanced high-precision technology, small bright points and anomalous colors may appear, particularly in tile vicinity of text. This is normal for this type of LeD monitor and does not indicate a malfunction; images recorded with the camera are unaffected.
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