Fujifilm BL00840-200 User Manual Page 1

Before You BeginFirst StepsBasic Photography and PlaybackMore on PhotographyMore on PlaybackMoviesConnectionsMenusTechnical NotesTroubleshootingAppend

xCamera Q & ATaking PicturesTaking PicturesQuestionQuestionKey phraseKey phraseSee pageSee pageHow many pictures can I take? Memory capacity 93Is

86TroubleshootingConnectionsProblemProblemPossible causePossible causeSolutionSolutionPagePageComputerThe computer does not recog-nize the camera.The

87TroubleshootingTroubleshootingMiscellaneousProblemProblemPossible causePossible causeSolutionSolutionPagePageThe camera is unrespon-sive.Temporary c

88Warning Messages and DisplaysThe following warnings are displayed in the monitor:WarningWarningDescriptionDescriptionSolutionSolutionB (red)Low batt

89TroubleshootingWarning Messages and DisplaysWarningWarningDescriptionDescriptionSolutionSolutionPROTECTED CARD The memory card is locked. Unlock the

90Warning Messages and DisplaysWarningWarningDescriptionDescriptionSolutionSolutionREAD ERRORThe  le is corrupt or was not created with the camera.Th

91TroubleshootingWarning Messages and DisplaysWarningWarningDescriptionDescriptionSolutionSolutionDEACTIVATE SILENT MODEAn attempt was made to choose

92AppendixGlossaryDigital zoom: Unlike optical zoom, digital zoom does not increase the amount of visible detail. Instead, details vis-ible using opt

93AppendixInternal Memory/Memory Card CapacityThe following table shows the recording time or number of pictures available at di erent image quali-ti

94Speci cationsSystemModel Digital Camera FinePix Z300E ective pixels 10 millionCCD ½.3 -in., Bayer CCD with primary color  lterStorage media • In

95AppendixSpeci cationsSystemShutter speed• P: 4 s–1/2 s• O: 1/8 s–1/500 s• H: 3 s–1/500 s• Other modes: 1/4 s–1/1,000 sContinuous Up to  ve fra

xiCamera Q & AViewing PicturesViewing PicturesQuestionQuestionKey phraseKey phraseSee pageSee pageCan I put a password on my private folder? Passw

96Speci cationsPower supply/otherPower sources • NP-45 rechargeable battery• AC-5VX AC power adapter and CP-45 DC coupler (sold separately)Battery

97AppendixSpeci cationsNotices• Speci cations subject to change without notice. FUJIFILM shall not be held liable for damages resulting from errors

98FUJIFILM Digital Camera Worldwide NetworkContact your local distributor (see list below) for repairs and technical support. Please present the war-

99AppendixEUROPECyprus PMS IMAGING LTD Technical support & repairs TEL 35722746746 [email protected] Neophytou CAMERA REPAIRSTe

100EUROPESweden Fuji lm Sverige AB Technical support TEL 46 8 506 141 70 [email protected] service TEL 46 8 506 141 00 kameraverkstaden@fuji

101AppendixOCEANIANew Zealand Fuji lm NZ Ltd Technical support & repairs TEL +64-9-4140400 [email protected] New GuineaOceania

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Read Before Using the SoftwareBEFORE OPENING THE CD-ROM PROVIDED BY FUJIFILM CORPORATION, PLEASE READ THIS END USER LICENSE AGREEMEN

xiiFor Your Safety ... iiIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...

xiiiTable of ContentsMore on PlaybacMore on PlaybackkPlayback Options ...35Pla

xivTable of ContentsThe Setup Menu ...70Using the Setup Menu ...

1Before You BeginIntroductionSymbols and ConventionsSymbols and ConventionsThe following symbols are used in this manual: 3 Caution: This information

2IntroductionParts of the CameraParts of the CameraFor more information, refer to the page listed to the right of each item. 14 DC coupler cable cove

3Before You BeginIntroductionCamera Displays (Touch Panel)Camera Displays (Touch Panel)The following indicators may appear during shooting and playbac

4IntroductionThe Touch Panel DisplayThe Touch Panel DisplayThe touch panel display can be operated by tapping the display or gliding the stylus or a 

5Before You BeginIntroductionTouch Panel IconsTouch Panel Icons Shooting ShootingTap the icons in the shooting display to perform the operations li

iiFor Your SafetyIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS• Read Instructions: All the safety and op-erating instructions should be read before the appliance is

6Introduction Using the Supplied StylusThe stylus can be used in place of your  nger to operate the touch panel. To avoid losing the stylus, attach

First Steps7Charging the BatteryThe battery is not charged at shipment. Charge the battery before use. BatteriesThe camera uses an NP-45 rechargeable

8Inserting the BatteryAfter charging the battery, insert it in the camera as described below. 1 Open the battery-chamber cover.Lightly press the cent

First Steps9Inserting the Batteries 3 Close the battery-chamber cover.Close the battery-cham-ber cover and then lightly press it down and slide it in

10Inserting the Batteries2 Tips: Using an AC Adapter• The camera can be powered by an optional AC adapter and DC coupler (sold separately). When in

First Steps11Inserting a Memory CardAlthough the camera can store pictures in internal memory, optional SD memory cards (sold sepa-rately) can be used

12Inserting a Memory Card 1 Open the battery-chamber cover.Lightly press the center of the battery-chamber cover and open it as shown.1 NoteBe sure t

First Steps13Inserting a Memory Card3 Cautions• Do not turn the camera o or remove the memory card while the memory card is being formatted or data

14Turning the Camera on and O Shooting ModeShooting ModeTo turn the camera on, open the lens cover ful-ly. The camera turns o when the lens cover

First Steps15Basic SetupA language-selection dialog is displayed the  rst time the camera is turned on. Set up the camera as described below (for in

iiiFor Your Safetyor where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to

16Basic Photography and PlaybackTaking Pictures in B (Auto) ModeThis section describes how to take pictures in B (auto) mode. 1 Turn the camera on.Fu

17Basic Photography and PlaybackTaking Pictures in B (Auto) Mode 4 Frame the picture.Position the main subject in the focus frame and use the zoom co

18Taking Pictures in B (Auto) Mode 5 Focus.Press the shutter button halfway to focus on the main subject in the focus frame.MENU DISPPress halfwayFocu

19Basic Photography and PlaybackTaking Pictures in B (Auto) Mode Where Are My Pictures Stored?Pictures will be stored in internal memory if no mem-ory

20Taking Pictures in B (Auto) Mode Avoiding Blurred PicturesIf the subject is poorly lit, blur-ring caused by camera shake or subject movement can be

21Basic Photography and PlaybackViewing PicturesPictures can be viewed in the monitor. When taking important photographs, take a test shot and check

22More on Photographyg Intelligent Face Detection and Red-Eye RemovalIntelligent Face Detection automatically detects human faces anywhere in the fram

23More on Photography 4 Shoot.Press the shutter button all the way down to shoot.3 CautionIf the subject moves as the shutter button is pressed, their

24N Using the Flash (Super-Intelligent Flash)When the  ash is used, the camera’s Super-Intelligent Flash system instantly analyzes the scene based on

25More on PhotographyUsing the Flash (Intelligent Flash) 2 Focus.Press the shutter button halfway to focus. If the  ash will  re, p will be display

ivFor Your Safety WARNING WARNINGDo not use in the bathroom or showerDo not use the camera in the bathroom or shower. This can cause a  re or electr

26h Using the Self-TimerThe camera o ers a “couple timer” for self-portraits taken with a friend, a “group timer” for group por-traits, a ten-second

27More on Photography S (Ten Seconds) / (Ten Seconds) / R (Two Seconds) (Two Seconds)h Using the Self-TimerThe camera will start the timer ten or

28F Macro Mode (Close-ups)Use macro mode for close-ups.Tap the macro mode icon (q) and tap F (w) to turn macro mode on.MENU DISPqwMENU DISPF is displa

29More on PhotographyFocus LockTo compose photographs with o -center subjects: 1 Position the subject in the focus frame.MENU DISP 2 Focus.Press the

30 AutofocusAlthough the camera boasts a high-precision autofocus system, it may be unable to focus on the subjects listed below. If the camera is un

31More on PhotographyChoose a shooting mode according to the scene or type of subject. To choose a shooting mode, tap the shooting mode icon in the m

32A Shooting ModeJJ TOUCH & SHOOT TOUCH & SHOOTChoose this mode to take pictures by touching the display instead of pressing the shutter butto

33More on PhotographyA Shooting ModeDD NATURAL LIGHT NATURAL LIGHTCapture natural light indoors, under low light, or where the  ash can not be used.

34A Shooting ModeBACKBACKSCENE POSITIONSceneSceneDescriptionDescriptionq L PORTRAITChoose for soft-toned portraits with natural skin tones.w M LANDSCA

35More on PlaybackPlayback OptionsTo view the most recent picture, tap the a icon.MENU DISPMENU DISPScroll left or right or tap 8 or 9 to view addi-ti

vFor Your SafetyThe Battery and Power SupplyThe following describes the proper use of the battery and how to prolong its life. Incorrect use can shor

36Playback OptionsTo zoom a picture in or out, display the picture full screen and tap k.MENU DISPA zoom slider will be displayed; tap k to zoom in, n

37More on PlaybackPlayback OptionsTo view pictures nine at a time, tap the center of the current picture to display playback icons and then tap .MENU

38e Deleting PicturesThe e ERASE option in the playback menu can be used to delete still pictures and movies, increasing the amount of space available

39More on Playback FRAMEFRAME: Deleting Selected Images: Deleting Selected ImagesSelecting FRAME displays the dialog shown at right. Scroll left

40c EditTo rotate pictures, make collages, or create cropped or resized copies of pictures, tap the cen-ter of the current picture to display playback

41More on Playbackc Editf COLLAGE COLLAGESelecting f COLLAGE displays the dialog shown in Step 1.1 Tap the desired template for the collage.BACKCOLLA

42c EditC IMAGE ROTATE IMAGE ROTATEThis option creates rotated copies of pictures for display in the monitor. It has no e ect on pictures displayed

43More on Playbackc EditG TRIMMING TRIMMINGSelecting G TRIMMING displays the dialog shown in Step 1.1 Tap the left and right ar-rows (8 and 9) to sel

44c Edit1 Selecting B RED EYE REMOVAL displays the dialog shown at right. Tap the left and right arrows (8 and 9) to select a pic-ture.2 Tap OK. Th

45More on Playback1 Tap the center of the cur-rent picture to display playback icons (pg. 35) and then tap .MENU2 Choose from the follow-ing options

viFor Your SafetyTo prevent  re or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.Please read the “Safety Notes” (pages iii–v) and make sur

46Image Search: Deleting PicturesImage Search: Deleting PicturesTo delete the picture cur-rently displayed in the search results dialog, tap the A ico

47More on Playbackg Folder ManagementOrganize pictures into folders.To view the g FOLDER MANAGEMENT dialog, tap the center of the current picture to d

48Moving PicturesMoving PicturesTo move pictures between folders:1 Select the folder contain-ing the pictures you wish to move.OKCOPYMOVEFOLDER MANAGE

49Movies1 Tap the shooting mode icon to view a menu of shooting modes and tap .F mode iconMENU26sSTANDBYTime available is displayed in monitor2 Tap

50Recording MoviesF Recording Movies4 Press the shutter button all the way down to start recording.20sRECz REC and time remaining are displayed in mo

51Moviesa Viewing MoviesTo view a movie, display it in playback mode and follow the steps below.1 Tap the movie to display it full screen.MENU DISP2

52ConnectionsPrinting Pictures via USBIf the printer supports PictBridge, the camera can be connected directly to the printer and pictures can be prin

53ConnectionsPrinting Pictures via USBPrinting Selected PicturesPrinting Selected Pictures1 Tap 8 or 9 to select a picture you wish to print.2 Tap + o

54Viewing Pictures on a ComputerThe supplied FinePixViewer software can be used to copy pictures to a computer, where they can be stored, viewed, orga

55ConnectionsViewing Pictures on a Computer2 Start the computer. Log in to an account with administrator privileges before proceeding.3 Exit any ap

viiFor Your SafetyDisposal of Electrical and Electronic Equipment in Private HouseholdsDisposal of Electrical and Electronic Equipment in Private Hous

56Viewing Pictures on a ComputerInstalling FinePixViewer: MacintoshInstalling FinePixViewer: Macintosh1 Con rm that the computer meets the following

57ConnectionsViewing Pictures on a Computer4 Remove the installer CD from the CD-ROM drive. Note that you may be unable to remove the CD if Safari i

58Viewing Pictures on a Computer1 If the pictures you wish to copy are stored on a memory card, insert the card into the camera (pg. 12). If no card

59ConnectionsViewing Pictures on a Computer3 Cautions• Use only memory cards that have been formatted in the camera and contain pictures taken with th

60MenusThe Shooting MenuThe shooting menu is used to adjust settings for a wide range of shooting conditions.Using the Shooting MenuUsing the Shooting

61MenusThe Shooting MenuShooting Menu OptionsShooting Menu OptionsMenu itemMenu itemDescriptionDescriptionOptionsOptionsDefaultDefault d EXP. COMPENSA

62The Shooting MenuR CONTINUOUSCONTINUOUSSelect ON to capture motion in a series of pictures. The camera takes up to  ve pictures while the shutter

63MenusThe Shooting Menudd EXP. COMPENSATION EXP. COMPENSATIONUse exposure compensation when photographing very bright, very dark, or high-contrast su

64The Shooting MenuDD WHITE BALANCE WHITE BALANCEFor natural colors, choose a setting that matches the light source (for an explanation of “white bal-

65MenusThe Shooting MenuNN ISO ISOControl the camera’s sensitivity to light. Higher values can be used to reduce blur when lighting is poor; note, ho

viiiAbout This ManualBefore using the camera, read this manual and the warnings on pages ii–vii. For information on speci c topics, consult the sour

66The Shooting MenuThis option controls how the camera focuses when Intelli-gent Face Detection is o (pg. 22). Regardless of the option selected, t

67MenusThe Playback MenuThe playback menu is used to manage the pictures in internal memory or on the memory card.Using the Playback MenuUsing the Pla

68The Playback MenuView pictures in an automat-ed slide show. After choosing the background music, tap the desired option to start the show. When a

69MenusThe Playback Menu FRAME FRAMEProtect selected pictures.1 Scroll left or right (or tap the pictures to the left or right) to select the desir

70The Setup MenuUsing the Setup MenuUsing the Setup Menu1 Tap the MENU icon to display the menu for the current mode.MENU DISPBACKSHOOTING MENU2 Tap

71MenusThe Setup MenuSetup Menu OptionsSetup Menu OptionsMenu itemMenu itemDescriptionDescriptionOptionsOptionsDefaultDefault A IMAGE DISP.Choose how

72The Setup MenuAA IMAGE DISP. IMAGE DISP.Choose how long pictures are displayed in the monitor after shooting.• 3 SEC: Pictures are displayed for ab

73MenusThe Setup MenuBB FRAME NO. FRAME NO.New pictures are stored in image  les named using a four-digit  le number as-signed by adding one to the

74The Setup MenuQQ DIGITAL ZOOM DIGITAL ZOOMIf ON is selected, selecting T at the maximum optical zoom position will trigger digital zoom, further ma

75MenusThe Setup MenuK FORMATFORMATFormat internal memory or a memory card. If a memory card is inserted in the cam-era, this option will format the

ixCamera Q & AFind items by task.Camera SetupCamera SetupQuestionQuestionKey phraseKey phraseSee pageSee pageHow do I set the camera clock? Date a

76The Setup Menu 1 Specify the di erence between local time and your home time zone.1.1 Tap g LOCAL.BACKHOMELOCALTIME DIFFERENCE1.2 Use the + and –

77MenusThe Setup Menuhh CALIBRATION CALIBRATIONCalibrate the touch panel. Using the stylus, tap the blue “+” symbol in the top left corner display; t

78Technical NotesOptional AccessoriesThe camera supports a wide range of accessories from FUJIFILM and other manufacturers.USB Computer Related Comp

79Technical NotesOptional AccessoriesAccessories from FUJIFILMAccessories from FUJIFILMThe following optional accessories are available from FUJIFILM.

80Caring for the CameraTo ensure continued enjoyment of the product, observe the following precautions.Storage and UseStorage and UseIf the camera wil

81TroubleshootingTroubleshootingPower and BatteryProblemProblemPossible causePossible causeSolutionSolutionPagePagePower supplyThe camera does not tur

82TroubleshootingMenus and DisplaysProblemProblemPossible causePossible causeSolutionSolutionPagePageMenus and displays are not in English.English is

83TroubleshootingTroubleshootingProblemProblemPossible causePossible causeSolutionSolutionPagePageIntelligent Face DetectionFace detection not availab

84TroubleshootingProblemProblemPossible causePossible causeSolutionSolutionPagePageProblem imagesPictures are blurred.The lens is dirty. Clean the len

85TroubleshootingTroubleshootingPlaybackProblemProblemPossible causePossible causeSolutionSolutionPagePagePicturesPictures are grainy.The pictures wer