FujiFilm FinePix30i manual Connecting AT PC-CAMERA Mode, Camera Operation, Windows 98/98SE/Me/2000

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CONNECTING AT PC-CAMERA MODE

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1Open the lens cover.

2Slide the Power switch to the right to switch the camera on.

3Set the “USB MODE” setting in the “SET–UP” menu to “PC CAM” (➡P.78, 81).

4Slide the Power switch to the right again to switch the camera off.

●! You should use the AC power adapter when the camera is connected to your PC (➡P.22, 91). Loss of power during data transmission can prevent

86successful data downloading.

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(USB) socket

 

 

 

 

 

DC IN 3Vsocket

USB

PC

 

 

Camera

 

socket

 

 

1Switch your PC on.

2Use the special USB cable to connect the camera to your PC.

3Switch the camera on.

If you are using a Windows PC, proceed as follows when installation is completed.

Windows 98/98SE/Me/2000:

The driver settings are specified automatically. No further action is required.

Windows XP:

When the confirmation dialog box appears, click the “Continue” button.

✽If your PC fails to recognize the camera, refer to the Software Quick Start Guide.

Always use the prescribed procedure when disconnecting or switching off the camera (➡P.88).

●! Take care to connect the plugs on the special USB cable into the correct sockets, and ensure that the plugs are inserted firmly.

Camera Operation

i The viewfinder lamp alternately blinks green and orange while the camera is communicating with your PC.

i “PC CAM” appears on the screen.

i The camera does not automatically switch off when a USB connection is being used.

●! Do not disconnect the USB cable when the camera is communicating with the PC. See P.88 for information on the disconnection procedure.

PC Operation

i FinePixViewer automatically starts up and the PictureHello window opens (Windows only).

✽ Screen for Windows 98SE

i You can use software

 

such as VideoImpression

 

to view live images.

 

✽ Screen for Macintosh

 

If the above operations do not occur, you do not

 

have the required software programs or drivers

 

installed on your PC. Refer to the Software

8

Quick Start Guide booklet and complete the

required PC setup procedures. Then reconnect

 

the camera to your PC.

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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 Accessories Preface Camera Features and AccessoriesCamera Features Power switch NomenclatureNomenclature Selecting the Language Attaching the Shoulder StrapExample of LCD Monitor Text Display Still image Example of LCD Monitor Text Display PlaybackCharge lamp Charging and Loading the BatteriesBatteries that Can Be Charged 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 SmartMediaElapsed time Playback mode menuRemaining 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 file1Press a or b to select Music Playback Menu gERASING MusicErase just the selected music track Before you specify the Dpof settings Playback Menu fDPOF SET Frame Selecting Music Mode Schematic diagramRemote controller To listen to musicExplanation Using MusicPlaying Back Music Mode playback mode button Bass button Text display Clip Hold switch Mode display Bass displayRemote controller Explanation Hold cPlay back the last frame Play back the next frame Playback Using the Remote ControllerZooms out digitally Zooms in digitally Releases the shutter Playing Back Audio files Audio Recording Using the Remote ControllerRecording 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 optionsPC-CAM camera Mode SET-UP Power SaveDSC Mass storage device Mode USB socket DC in 3Vsocket Connecting AT DSC ModeCamera Operation PC Operation Connecting AT PC-CAMERA Mode Camera OperationWindows 98/98SE/Me/2000 Windows XPMacintosh Windows 98 or 98 SEWindows Me/2000 Professional/XP Accessories Guide System Expansion OptionsDM-R1 Image Memory Card Reader Accessories GuideSM-R2 Image Memory Card Reader Disposing of Batteries Ni-MH batteriesSmartMedia with IDs Storing DataSpecifications 101 Explanation Remedy LCD MonitorExplanation Remedy 100Troubleshooting Problem103 RemedySpecifications Troubleshooting107 Specifications106 Explanation of Terms 109About the Icons Safety Notes111 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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