Getting Ready Basic Photography Advanced Features Photography Advanced Features Playback Music Remote Controller Settings 7 8 PC Connection This manual will show you how to use your FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA FinePix30i correctly. Please follow the instructions carefully. BL00088-200 (1) Warning To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. CAUTION This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures : -- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. -- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. -- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. -- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Notes on the Grant: To comply with Part 15 of the FCC rules, this product must be used with a Fujifilm-specified ferrite-core USB cable and DC supply cord. The graphical symbols are located on the bottom of the case. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. For customers in Canada CAUTION This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES- 003. For customers in the U.S.A. FCC Statement This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions : ( 1 ) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 2 Please read the Safety Notes (P.110) and make sure you understand them before using the camera. 3 Contents Warning ................................................................... 2 Preface .................................................................... 6 Camera Features and Accessories ......................... 7 Nomenclature .......................................................... 8 3 Advanced Features Photography ADVANCED FEATURES PHOTOGRAPHY ............. 35 I Photography mode specifications .................... 35 STILL IMAGE MODE 1 Getting Ready PREFACE ................................................................. 11 Selecting the Language ....................................... 11 Attaching the Shoulder Strap ............................... 11 CHARGING AND LOADING THE BATTERIES ........ 12 LOADING THE BATTERIES ..................................... 14 LOADING THE SmartMediaTM .................................. 15 REMOVING THE SmartMediaTM ............................... 16 OPENING/CLOSING THE LENS COVER ................ 17 SWITCHING ON AND OFF ....................................... 17 SETTING THE DATE AND TIME .............................. 20 USING THE OPTIONAL AC POWER ADAPTER ..... 22 SELECTING 1 AUTO OR 2 MANUAL ............... 36 PHOTOGRAPHY MENU PLAYBACK MENU g ERASING SINGLE · ALL FRAMES/FORMATTING ... 60 g ERASING MUSIC ................................................ 62 f HOW TO SPECIFY PRINT OPTIONS (DPOF) ... 64 f DPOF DATE SETTING ....................................... 65 f DPOF SET FRAME ............................................. 66 8 PC Connection PC (PERSONAL COMPUTER) IN CONNECTION ... 83 The first time you connect the camera to your computer ... 83 DSC (Mass storage device) Mode ....................... 83 PC-CAM (camera) Mode ..................................... 83 CONNECTING AT DSC MODE ................................ 84 CONNECTING AT PC-CAMERA MODE .................. 86 DISCONNECTING FROM THE PC (Important ­ always use this procedure.) .................. 88 2 Basic Photography STILL IMAGE MODE PHOTOGRAPHY MENU OPERATION ..................... 37 y FLASH ................................................................. 38 AUTO Auto Flash Mode ............................................ 38 : Red-Eye Reduction ........................................ 39 y Forced Flash .................................................. 39 u Suppressed Flash .......................................... 40 ; Slow Synchro ................................................. 40 o SELF-TIMER PHOTOGRAPHY .......................... 41 .SOUND SYNC. .............................................. 43 7 VOICE CAPTIONING .......................................... 44 a EV (EXPOSURE COMPENSATION) .................. 46 s WHITE BALANCE (SELECTING THE LIGHT SOURCE) ... 47 AUDIO/MOVIE MODE e MOVIE ................................................................. 48 7 AUDIO RECORDING .......................................... 51 5 Music PLAYING MUSIC ...................................................... 68 CONNECTING THE REMOTE CONTROLLER ........ 69 SELECTING MUSIC MODE ...................................... 69 USING MUSIC .......................................................... 70 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 5 6 Remote Controller TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS USING THE REMOTE CONTROLLER ... 74 PLAYBACK USING THE REMOTE CONTROLLER ... 75 AUDIO RECORDING USING THE REMOTE CONTROLLER ... 76 7 Settings SETTINGS/USING THE OPTION MENU ................. 78 I List of settings .................................................. 78 d jSETTING THE FILE SIZE AND QUALITY (COMPRESSION RATIO) ............................... 79 d LCD MONITOR BRIGHTNESS/VOLUME ........... 80 SET­UP TAKING PICTURES (1 AUTO MODE) .................. 23 Number of Available Shots .................................. 26 FRAMING GUIDELINE FUNCTION .......................... 27 5 MACRO (CLOSE-UP) PHOTOGRAPHY ............ 28 DIGITAL ZOOM ......................................................... 29 PLAYBACK ZOOM .................................................... 31 MULTI-FRAME PLAYBACK ...................................... 32 ERASING SINGLE FRAME ...................................... 33 PLAYBACK MODE 3 VIEWING YOUR IMAGES (PLAYBACK) ............ 30 4 Advanced Features Playback ADVANCED FEATURES PLAYBACK ...................... 53 I Playback mode menu ...................................... 53 PLAYING BACK MOVIES ......................................... 54 PLAYING BACK VOICE CAPTIONS ........................ 56 PLAYING BACK AUDIO RECORDINGS .................. 58 4 SET­UP .................................................................... 81 I SET­UP menu options .................................... 81 Using SET­UP .................................................... 81 POWER SAVE .......................................................... 82 System Expansion Options ................................... 90 Accessories Guide ................................................ 91 Notes on Using Your Camera Correctly ................ 93 Notes on the Power Supply .................................. 94 Applicable Batteries ........................................... 94 Notes on the Batteries ....................................... 94 Notes on Using the Enclosed Battery Charger ... 95 Specifications of the Enclosed Battery Charger BC-NHS ... 96 Notes on Using the AC Power Adapter ............. 96 Notes on the SmartMediaTM .................................. 97 Warning Displays .................................................. 99 Troubleshooting .................................................. 102 Specifications ...................................................... 105 Explanation of Terms .......................................... 108 Safety Notes ....................................................... 110 EC Declaration of Conformity ............................. 114 Preface I Test Shots Prior to Photography For particularly important photographs (such as weddings and overseas trips), always take a test photograph and view the image to make sure that the camera is functioning normally. h Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd. cannot accept liability for any incidental losses (such as the costs of photography or the loss of income from photography) incurred as a result of faults with this product. h If liquid crystal is swallowed Flush your mouth thoroughly with water. Drink large quantities of water and induce vomiting. Then seek medical assistance. Camera Features and Accessories Camera Features h Superb high-quality images from the 2.0 million effective pixels h 1/2.7 inch square pixel CCD with RGB color filter (Number of total pixels: 2.11 million) h Number of recorded pixels up to 1600 × 1200 pixels h Music player functions h Seamless digital 2.5× zoom photography and up to 5× zoom playback function h Compact and lightweight body h 1.8-inch 72,000 pixels color LCD monitor (D-TFD) h Quick and responsive operation h Wide-angle field of view (with Macro function) h Automatic built-in flash with high-precision wide-range flash control sensor h Manual photography mode that allows fine tuning of the camera settings h Movie shooting function (320 × 240 pixels with sound) h Voice captioning function for easy photography information recording h Audio recording function h Sound sync. mode for automatic picture taking in response to loud noises such as laughter h Easy high-speed image file transfer via the USB connection h Supports DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) for simple print ordering h Conforms to the new standard for digital camera file system Design rule for Camera File System Accessories h AA-size Nickel-Metal Hydride (Ni-MH) Batteries HR-3UF (2) h Shoulder Strap (1) I Notes on Electrical Interference If the camera is to be used in hospitals or aircrafts, please note that this camera may cause interference to other equipment in the hospital or aircraft. For details, please check with the applicable regulations. I Notes on Copyright Images recorded using your digital camera system cannot be used in ways that infringe copyright laws without the consent of the owner, unless intended only for personal use. Note that some restrictions apply to the photographing of stage performances, entertainments and exhibits, even when intended purely for personal use. Users are also asked to note that the transfer of memory cards containing images or data protected under copyright laws is only permissible within the restrictions imposed by those copyright laws. I Handling Your Digital Camera This camera contains precision electronic components. To ensure that images are recorded correctly, do not subject the camera to impact or shock while an image is being recorded. h Remote Controller (1) I Trademark Information h iMac and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. h Windows is a registered trademark of the Microsoft Corporation of the U.S. registered in the U.S.A. and other countries. Windows is an abbreviated term referring to the Microsoft Windows Operating System. h SmartMedia is a trademark of Toshiba Corporation. h Other company or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective companies. h Headphones (1) I Liquid Crystal If the LCD monitor or display panel is damaged, take particular care with the liquid crystal in the monitor or panel. If any of the following situations arise, take the urgent action indicated. h If liquid crystal comes in contact with your skin Wipe the area with a cloth and then wash thoroughly with soap and running. h If liquid crystal gets into your eye Flush the affected eye with clean water for at least 15 minutes and then seek medical assistance. h Battery Charger BC-NHS (1) h USB Interface Set (1) · CD-ROM: Software for FinePix MP (1) · Special USB cable with Noise Suppression core (1) · Software Quick Start Guide (1) 6 h Owner's Manual (this manual) (1) 7 Nomenclature Power switch POWER(P.17) MUSIC(P.69) Shutter button Refer to the pages in parentheses for information on using the camera features. Viewfinder (P.24) Speaker (P.80) Viewfinder lamp (P.25) Mode switch Still image mo ...