Fujifilm FinePix 30i User Manual

BL00088-200(1)This manual will show you how to use your FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA FinePix30i correctly. Please follow the instructions carefully. 78Gett

19118BlankLit red Blinking red21Do Thish To take picturesh To switch betweentaking pictures andplaying back imagesh To play back images orsound (witho

21120SETTING THE DATE AND TIME1Press the “MENU/OK” button to display themenu screen.2Use “d” or “c” to select “dOPTION”, and thenuse “a ([)” or “b (])

23222DC IN 3V socket●!See P.96 for notes on using the AC power adapter.●!Only connect or disconnect the AC power adapterwhen the camera is switched of

25224Be careful to ensure that the lens, flash andflash control sensor are not obscured by yourhands or the camera strap.●!If the lens, flash or flash

LCD monitor ONFraming Guideline displayedLCD monitor OFF272MG-4S (4MB)MG-8S (8MB)MG-16S/SW (16MB)MG-32S/SW (32MB)49196123010 19 39 12 25 6120 39 75 25

29228i MACRO (CLOSE-UP)PHOTOGRAPHYSTILL IMAGE MODESelecting Macro mode allows you to take close-up shots. If the flash is set to “AUTO” or “:Red-eye R

Normal playbackNo text displayedMulti-frame playback31230If you have specified DPOF settings (➡P.64), the“f” icon is displayed. The LCD monitor displa

33232MULTI-FRAME PLAYBACKPLAYBACK MODE●!You cannot use multi-frame playback while a menuis displayed.●!Playback zoom cannot be used with multi-framepl

35334ERASING SINGLE FRAMEPLAYBACK MODE4Press “d” or “c” to display the image to beerased.Press the “MENU/OK” button to erase thedisplayed image. When

373361Set the Mode switch to “q”.2Press the “MENU/OK” button to display themenu on the LCD monitor.This is the easiest mode for taking pictures andcan

32WarningThis symbol is intended to alert the user tothe presence of uninsulated “dangerousvoltage” within the product’s enclosurethat may be of suffi

39338yFLASHPHOTOGRAPHY MENUThis mode can be selected in the “1 • 2” stillimage modes.Use the flash mode that best suits your shot.h5 modes: “AUTO, :,

41340This is a flash mode that uses a slow shutterspeed. This allows you to take pictures of peopleat night that clearly show both your subjects andth

433423The self-timer lamp lights steadily forapproximately 5 seconds, blinks for another 5 seconds and then takes the shot.The LCD monitor counts down

45344●!You cannot select voice captioning when a soundsync. mode is set to “ON”.●!The sound recording time may be shorter than 30 seconds depending on

47346This mode can be selected in the “2 ” stillimage mode.Use the Brightness setting to obtain the optimumimage brightness (exposure) when the subjec

49348e MOVIEAUDIO/MOVIE MODE●!Select Macro mode for close-up shots (➡P.28).●!The shooting time per shot may be shorter than 20seconds depending on the

51350e MOVIEAUDIO/MOVIE MODE●!Once the remaining time runs out, movie recordingautomatically stops and the movie is stored on theSmartMedia.During sho

534527 AUDIO RECORDINGAUDIO/MOVIE MODE1Depressing the shutter button starts audiorecording.2During recording, counters on the LCDmonitor show the elap

5545421Press “b (])” to play the movie.2The LCD monitor shows the playback timeand a playback progress bar.●!If the subject of the movie is very brigh

57456The “i” icon is displayed.PLAYING BACK VOICE CAPTIONS●!You cannot play back voice captions using multi-frame playback. Use the “DISP” button to r

512345678gERASING SINGLE • ALL FRAMES/FORMATTING...60g ERASING MUSIC...62f HOW TO SPECIFY PRINT OPTIONS (

59458PLAYING BACK AUDIO RECORDINGS1Press “b(])” to play the audio recording.2The LCD monitor shows the playback time.●!You cannot play back audio reco

61460Formatting erases all the data on theSmartMedia, including protected files.All files are erased except those that are protectedor that have DPOF

63462●!Press the “BACK” button to exit the menu.Formatting erases all the data on theSmartMedia.Erase just the selected music track.MUSIC TRACKALL MUS

65464DPOF stands for Digital Print Order Format and refers to a format that is used forrecording printing specifications for images shot using a digit

674662You can only specify one print per frame (image)in the DPOF settings.1Press the “MENU/OK” button to display themenu.2Use “d” or “c” to select “f

REMOTEsocket69568PLAYING MUSIC5 MusicThe Music section describes how to use the remote controller to listen to music and also introducesthe other func

71570USING MUSICText displayTrack numberbuttonbuttonbuttonPlayback indicatorVolume adjustment buttonsClip●!When HOLD is set, none of the buttons funct

73572USING MUSICText displayHOLD switchClipP-MODE (playback mode) buttonBASS buttonDISPLAY buttonMode displayBass display●!Due to the nature of th

75674Zooms in digitallyZooms out digitallyReleases the shutterTAKING PHOTOGRAPHS USING THE REMOTE CONTROLLER6Remote Controller1Connect the remote cont

77676buttonbuttonbuttonText displayText displayVolume adjustment buttonsHOLD switchClipSTOP/PLAY/PAUSERECFor recording For playbackAUDIO RECORDING

76Camera Features and AccessoriesPreface Test Shots Prior to PhotographyFor particularly important photographs (such as weddingsand overseas trips),

79778SETTINGS/USING THE OPTION MENU7 SettingsThe “Settings” chapter looks at functionsavailable from “d OPTION” in the “q ” StillImage, “r” Audio/Movi

81780●!To exit this procedure without changing the settings,press the “BACK” button.When you use the “LCD BRIGHTNESS” or“VOLUME” settings, an “adjustm

83882POWER SAVESET–UPOnce you set the POWER SAVE function to ON,the monitor is temporarily switched off to reducepower consumption if the camera is no

DC IN 3VsocketCamera(USB) socket 85884USB socketPC1 201 040203CONNECTING AT DSC MODECamera Operation PC Operation1Load a SmartMedia containing photogr

DC IN 3VsocketCamera(USB) socket USB socketPC8788621030402CONNECTING AT PC-CAMERA MODECamera Operation PC Operation1Open the lens cover.2Slide the Pow

DC IN 3VsocketCamera(USB)socket 898881 30201DISCONNECTING FROM THE PC (Important — always use this procedure.)1Quit all applications (FinePixViewer,Vi

9190Accessories GuideSystem Expansion Optionse The optional accessories (sold separately) can make taking pictures with the FinePix30i eveneasier. For

9392Notes on Using Your Camera CorrectlyAccessories Guideh SM-R2 Image Memory Card ReaderThe SM-R2 provides a quick and easy way to transfer images ba

9594Notes on the Power Supplyh Use AA-size nickel-metal hydride (Ni-MH) batteries in thiscamera.AA-size lithium or manganese batteries cannot be used

97Notes on the SmartMedia™96Notes on the Power Supply SmartMediaThe SmartMedia card supplied with your FinePix30icamera is a new image recording mediu

98Viewfinder(P.24)SmartMedia slot(P.15)BACK buttonMENU/OK buttonBattery cover(P.14,15,16)Battery compartment(P.14)Tripod mountLCD monitorViewfinder la

9998Warning Displays e In Music mode, nothing is displayed on the LCD monitor.Notes on the SmartMedia™h Do not carry SmartMedia in locations such as a

101100Warning Displays• The data could not be recordeddue to a SmartMedia error or aconnection error between theSmartMedia and camera.• The photograph

103102Troubleshooting e If you think the camera is faulty, check the following once more.No power.Power cuts out duringoperation.Batteries run outquic

105104SpecificationsTroubleshootingeIf you think the camera is faulty, check the following once more.Quality ModeImage Data SizeMG-4S (4MB)MG-8S (8MB)

107106Specificationsh Aperture: F4.8 or F11 (automatically selected)h Self-Timer: 10 sec. timer clockh Erase modesERASE FRAME, ERASE ALL FRAMES, MUSIC

109108Explanation of TermsDPOF:Digital Print Order FormatDPOF is a format used for recording information ona storage media (image memory card, etc.) t

111110Safety NotesIf a problem arises, switch the cameraoff, remove the battery and disconnectand unplug the AC power adapter.Continued use of the cam

113112Do not use this camera in locationsseverely affected by oil fumes, steam,humidity or dust.This can cause a fire or electric shock.Do not leave t

114EC Declaration of ConformityWeName :Fuji Photo Film (Europe)G.m.b.H.Address :Heesenstrasse 3140549 Dusseldorf, Germanydeclare that the productProdu

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11110NomenclatureExample of LCD Monitor Text Display: Still imagePlayback frame numberPhotography modeFlashDateDateZoom barBattery low warningPlayback

131121CHARGING AND LOADING THE BATTERIESLoad the rechargeable batteries into the batterycharger as indicated on the label.●!If the terminals of Ni-MH

Gold markingGold marking15114LOADING THE BATTERIESCompatible batteries●!Do not apply excessive force to the battery cover.●!Take care not to drop the

17116REMOVING THE SmartMedia™Grip the SmartMedia and pull it out, taking carethat the batteries do not fall out of the camera.1Check that the indicato