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SU1810GB.book Page 1 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM
Getting Ready
Using the Camera
• Photography
Advanced Features
Playback
OWNER’S MANUAL
Movie
This manual will show you how to use
your FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA
Settings
FinePix F30 correctly.
Please follow the instructions carefully.
Camera Connection
Software
Installation
Appendices
Troubleshooting
BL00537-200(1)
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SU1810GB.book Page 2 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM Warning FCC Statement WARNINGS This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the AC cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any power adapter to rain or moisture. interference received, including interference that may cause The AC power adapter should not be exposed to drippi
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SU1810GB.book Page 3 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM IMPORTANT Be sure to read this page before using the software. 4. Ownership. NOTICE All copyrights and other proprietary rights to Software and Documentation are owned and retained by FUJIFILM or the third party suppliers as indicated on BEFORE OPENING THE CD-ROM PROVIDED BY FUJI PHOTO FILM or in Software or Documentation. Nothing contained herein shall be CO., LTD., PLEASE READ THIS END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT construed, expressly or im
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SU1810GB.book Page 4 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM EC Declaration of Conformity We Name: Fuji Photo Film (Europe) GmbH Address: Heesenstrasse 31 40549 Dusseldorf, Germany declare that the product Product Name: FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA FinePix F30 Manufacturer’s Name: Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd. Manufacturer’s Address: 26-30, Nishiazabu 2-chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-8620, Japan conforms to the following Standards: Safety:EN60065 EMC: EN55022: 1998 Classe B EN55024: 1998 EN61000-3-2: 1995 + A1: 1
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SU1810GB.book Page 5 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM Disposal of Electric and Electronic Equipment in Private Households Disposal of used Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This symbol on the product, or in the manual and in the warranty, and/or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it should be taken to an applicable collection point for the
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SU1810GB.book Page 6 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM Contents Warning................................................................. 2 Advanced Features — Photography IMPORTANT......................................................... 3 Using the Photography Functions — EC Declaration of Conformity................................ 4 Procedure of Setting ..................................... 39 Disposal of Electric and Electronic Equipment Setting the Shooting Mode ...........................
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SU1810GB.book Page 7 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM Adjusting color balance Advanced Features — Movie (T WHITE BALANCE) ........................... 70 r Recording Movies ......................................... 91 Focusing the shot quickly Changing movie size................................. 93 ( HIGH-SPEED SHOOTING) ............... 71 w Playing Back Movies..................................... 94 Taking pictures continuously ( CONTINUOUS).................................. 72 Settings Spe
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SU1810GB.book Page 8 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM Contents Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ................................................ 135 Specifications................................................. 143 Explanation of Terms ..................................... 149 FUJIFILM Digital Camera Worldwide Network .................................................... 150 Safety Notes .................................................. 157 8
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SU1810GB.book Page 9 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM Preface Z Test Shots Prior to Photography Z Liquid Crystal For important photographs (such as weddings and If the LCD monitor is damaged, take particular care with overseas trips), always take a test shot and view the the liquid crystal in the monitor. If any of the following image to make sure that the camera is working normally. situations arise, take the urgent action indicated. Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd. cannot accept liability for an
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SU1810GB.book Page 10 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM Preface Z 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. Z Explanation of Color Television System NTSC: National Television System Committee, color television telecasting specifications adopted mainly in the U.S.A., Canada and Japan. PAL:
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SU1810GB.book Page 11 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM About this Manual Icons indicate the modes that are available. CAUTION This mark denotes issues that may affect the camera’s operation. CHECK This mark denotes points to notice in the camera’s operation. MEMO This mark denotes additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures. Z 4-direction (nopq) button Up, down, left, and right are indicated by black triangles in the Owner’s Manual. Up or down is shown as n or o, and lef
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SU1810GB.book Page 12 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM Accessories Included Rechargeable Battery NP-95 (1) CD-ROM (1) Software for FinePix CX Strap (1) Owner’s Manual (this manual) (1) AC Power Adapter AC-5VC (1 set) Attaching the strap Attach the strap as shown in 1 and 2. When attaching the strap, move the fastener to adjust the length and slightly away from the end of the strap, as shown in figure 1. A/V cable for FinePix F30 (1) 1 2 Including plug to pin-plug ×2 USB cable for
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SU1810GB.book Page 13 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM Camera Parts and Features Refer to the pages in parentheses for information on using the camera parts or features. A Shutter button B Mode dial C Lens (lens cover) D POWER button E Flash (p.56) F AF-assist illuminator (p.32) Self-timer lamp (p.59) G Terminal cover H Microphone I A/V OUT (Audio/Visual output) socket (p.106) J USB socket K DC IN 5V socket (p.17) L Indicator lamp (p.29) M 4-direction (nopq) button N LCD monitor O Speaker P T
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SU1810GB.book Page 14 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM Example of LCD Monitor Text Display Z Photography mode A( Self-timer (p.58) L) Photometry (p.69) Be Macro (close-up) (p.55) M9 White balance (p.70) CC Flash (p.56) N5N Quality mode (p.67) Ds Photography mode (p.42) O Number of available frames E Battery level indicator (p.147) (p.18) P FinePix COLOR (p.68) F High-speed shooting Q{ AF warning (p.27) (p.71) R| Camera shake warning Gf Continuous shooting (p.28) (p.72) S Increasing monitor H
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Getting Ready Getting Ready SU1810GB.book Page 15 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM Loading the Battery Battery is required to operate the digital camera. At first, 1 Open the battery cover. load the battery in the camera. Z Compatible battery Rechargeable Battery NP-95 (1) Indicator Terminals CAUTION The battery is not fully charged at shipment and must be CHECK fully charged before being used. Check that the camera is turned off before opening the Do not stick labels onto the battery as
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SU1810GB.book Page 16 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM Loading the Battery 2 Load the battery. 3 Close the battery cover. Hold the battery so that the indicators are aligned. Push the battery release catch aside while loading the battery. Check that the battery is firmly held in place. Battery release catch Indicators CAUTION Load the battery in the correct direction. 16
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Getting Ready SU1810GB.book Page 17 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM Charging the Battery The battery is not fully charged at shipment and must be CHECK fully charged before being used. Loading the Battery (➝p.15) Connecting the AC power CAUTION Always check that the camera is turned off. adapter to the camera Z Using the AC power adapter APlug the AC power adapter connector into Use the AC power adapter to avoid losing power at the DC IN 5V socket on the camera. inconvenient times, such as w
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SU1810GB.book Page 18 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM Charging the Battery Camera operation during Checking the battery charge charging Turn the camera on and check the battery level indicator on the LCD monitor. When connection is completed, battery charging begins. Charging ends after about 4 hours. Indicator lamp AThere is ample battery charge. (Lit white) BThe battery is almost half charged. (Lit white) CHECK Indicator lamp CThere is insufficient charge left in the battery. The [During c
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Getting Ready SU1810GB.book Page 19 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM Loading the xD-Picture Card Although you can store pictures in the camera’s internal 3 Close the battery cover. memory, you can store many more images on the xD- Picture Card (sold separately). There is a slot for the xD- Picture Card inside the battery compartment. 1 Open the battery cover. How to replace the xD-Picture Card 2 Insert an xD-Picture Card. Gold marking Push the xD-Picture Card into the slot and then slowly rem
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SU1810GB.book Page 20 Tuesday, April 4, 2006 2:19 PM Loading the xD-Picture Card CAUTION Z About internal memory When storing xD-Picture Cards, make sure that they FinePix F30 has internal are kept out of the reach of children. An xD-Picture A AU UTTO O N N 2225 2555 memory that can store Card could be swallowed and cause suffocation. If a images without xD-Picture child swallows an xD-Picture Card, seek medical Card. Y appears on the attention or call emergency number right away. LC
