FujiFilm FinePix30i manual Using the Optional AC Power Adapter, AC power adapter optional

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USING THE OPTIONAL AC POWER ADAPTER

Basic

TAKING PICTURES (1AUTO MODE)

2 Photography STILL IMAGE MODE

AC power adapter (optional)

Always use a FUJIFILM AC Power Adapter AC-3V (➡P.91).

Use the AC power adapter in situations when a loss of power will cause problems, such as during file downloading (via the USB connection). Using the AC power adapter also allows you to take pictures and play back images without worrying about depleting the batteries.

DC IN 3V socket

Check that the camera is switched off. Plug the AC power adapter connector into the “DC IN 3V” socket and then plug the AC power adapter into the power outlet.

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1Set the Mode switch to “q”.

2Open the lens cover (➡P.17).

3Switch the camera on (➡P.17).

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Loop the shoulder strap over your shoulder,

●! See P.96 for notes on using the AC power adapter. ●! Only connect or disconnect the AC power adapter

when the camera is switched off.

Connecting or disconnecting the AC power adapter while the camera is switched on temporarily interrupts the power supply to the camera, so that images or movies being shot at the time are not recorded. Failing to switch the camera off first can also result in damage to the SmartMedia or

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●! The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.

●! The shape of the plug and socket-outlet depends on the country of use.

Connecting the AC power adapter does not allow you to charge the Ni-MH batteries. You must use the charger provided (➡P.12) or the optional charger (➡P.91) to charge Ni-MH batteries.

4To use the viewfinder (excluding Macro mode), press the “DISP” button to switch the LCD monitor off (➡P.27).

hFocal range: Approx. 60 cm (2.0 ft.) to infinity

●! If a “∞” “§”, “•” or “–” message appears, see P.99, 100.

brace your arms against your sides and hold the camera in both hands.

●! For close-up shots, use the Macro setting (➡P.28). ●! To minimize power consumption, use the viewfinder

(switch the LCD monitor off) to take pictures.

●! The image will be blurred if the camera moves when

 

taking the picture (camera shake). When shooting in

 

low-light conditions, use the flash (➡P.38) or a tripod to

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prevent blurred images due to camera shake.

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Contents Music Remote Controller Settings PC Connection Getting Ready Basic PhotographyFor customers in the U.S.A For customers in CanadaContents Preface Camera Features and Accessories Camera FeaturesAccessories Power switch NomenclatureNomenclature Selecting the Language Attaching the Shoulder StrapExample of LCD Monitor Text Display Still image Example of LCD Monitor Text Display PlaybackCharging and Loading the Batteries Batteries that Can Be ChargedCharge lamp Loading the Batteries Loading the SmartMediaCompatible batteries SmartMediasold separatelySwitching on and OFF Auto Power Off functionRemoving the SmartMedia Images to a PCDo This Blank Lit redSetting the Date and Time Using the Optional AC Power Adapter AC power adapter optionalAlways use a Fujifilm AC Power Adapter AC-3V P.91 Photography Still Image ModeViewfinder lamp display Color Status MeaningLCD monitor Beep ViewFinderStill Image Mode Framing Guideline Function Number of Available ShotsScene Number of available shots appears on LCD monitorStill Image Mode iMACRO CLOSE-UP Photography Zoom bar appears on the LCD monitorDigital zoom focal distance 35 mm camera equivalent Zoom barZoom scales 81600 ⋅ 1200 pixels Max ⋅Images That Can be Viewed on the FinePix30i 91280Normal playback Photography mode specifications Mode switch Photography mode Accessible menu settingsPress d or c to display the image to be erased Factory Shared menuSettings icons AutoAuto Auto Flash Mode Red-Eye ReductionYForced Flash Photography Menu yFLASHPhotography MENUoSELF-TIMER Photography This mode can be selected in the 1 still image modeUSuppressed Flash Slow Synchro Photography Menu yFLASHPhotography MENUoSELF-TIMER Photography Available time using the batteryHRecording format Wave P.109 PCM recording format Audio file size Approx KB For a 30-second voice captionHTo finish Press the Back buttonGuide to using + positive compensation Guide to using negative compensationPhotography Menu aEV Exposure Compensation Photography Menu sWHITE Balance Selecting the Light SourceAUDIO/MOVIE Mode eMOVIE MovieSmartMedia standard shooting time HDigital zoom focal distance 35 mm camera equivalentAvailable recording time using batteries Audio RecordingRecording format Wave P.109 PCM recording format Standard audio recording times for SmartMediaPlayback mode menu Remaining timeElapsed time Playing Back Movies Playing back moviesCompatible movie files DescriptionPlaying Back Voice Captions Playing back voice captionsCompatible voice caption files Control Description1Set the Mode switch to 2Use d or c to select a voice file Available playback time using batteriesPlaying Back Audio Recordings Playing back audio recordingsPlayback Menu gERASING Single ALL FRAMES/FORMATTING Erase only the selected filePlayback Menu gERASING Music Erase just the selected music track1Press a or b to select Music Before you specify the Dpof settings Playback Menu fDPOF SET Frame Selecting Music Mode Schematic diagramRemote controller To listen to musicUsing Music Playing Back MusicExplanation Mode playback mode button Bass button Text display Clip Hold switch Mode display Bass displayRemote controller Explanation Hold cPlayback Using the Remote Controller Zooms out digitally Zooms in digitally Releases the shutterPlay back the last frame Play back the next frame Audio Recording Using the Remote Controller Recording Audio filesPlaying Back Audio files DjSETTING the File Size and Quality Compression Ratio List of settingsQuality compression ratio PhotographyLCD Monitor BRIGHTNESS/VOLUME Using SET-UPSET-UP SET-UP SET-UP menu optionsSET-UP Power Save DSC Mass storage device ModePC-CAM camera Mode Connecting AT DSC Mode Camera Operation PC OperationUSB socket DC in 3Vsocket Connecting AT PC-CAMERA Mode Camera OperationWindows 98/98SE/Me/2000 Windows XPWindows 98 or 98 SE Windows Me/2000 Professional/XPMacintosh Accessories Guide System Expansion OptionsAccessories Guide SM-R2 Image Memory Card ReaderDM-R1 Image Memory Card Reader Disposing of Batteries Ni-MH batteriesSmartMedia with IDs Storing DataSpecifications 101 Explanation Remedy LCD MonitorExplanation Remedy 100Troubleshooting Problem103 RemedySpecifications TroubleshootingSpecifications 106107 Explanation of Terms 109Safety Notes 111About the Icons Safety Notes 112113 Do not use the audio or music functions while movingEC Declaration of Conformity 114Printed on recycled paper

FinePix30i specifications

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