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1 OWNER’S MANUAL2 Warning3 IMPORTANT4 EC Declaration of Conformity5 Disposal of Electric and Electronic Equipment in Private HouseholdsDisposal of used Electrical & Electronic Equipment product In Countries outside the EU: 6 ContentsSetting the language, date, and time Taking pictures with the focus and exposure locked Adjusting the shot composition Erasing the Images/Movies Using the erase button ( /n) Erasing the images using [PLAYBACK MENU] Using the Photography Functions — Procedure of Setting eMacro (Close-up) jIncreasing Monitor Brightness Setting the [SHOOTING MENU] Changing the sensitivity setting Changing the quality setting Adjusting exposure compensation Adjusting color balance Taking pictures continuously CONTINUOUS]) Setting the [PLAYBACK MENU] Setting automatic playback DPOF set frame PRINT ORDER (DPOF)]) 7 Copying the imagesRotating the images ([ IMAGE ROTATE]) Trimming the images Set the camera to rMovie mode Connecting Camera Directly to Printer — FUJIFILM Digital Camera Worldwide 8 About this Manual9 Accessories Included10 Camera Parts and Features11 Example of LCD Monitor Text Display12 Charging the Battery13 2 Plug the battery charger into a power outletTo power outlet Z<Charging Indicator and Statuses Charging Status Action Off Battery not loaded charged Fully charged Remove the battery (charging from the battery complete) charger Lit orange Charging Battery fault Unplug the battery Blinking orange during charging charger and remove the battery from the battery charger •Unplug the battery charger from the power outlet when it is not in use •Charging times increase at low temperatures The 14 Loading the Battery16 Loading the Memory Card19 Turning On and Off23 Correcting the Date and Time24 Selecting the Language25 Taking Pictures (AUTO Mode)26 T buttonZoom bar • Focal range • Optical zoom focal length (35 mm camera equivalent) • Max. zoom scale 3× AF frame Halfway and camera pressed focuses on the subject •Not focus on the subject 27 When pressing the shutter button halfway, a lens operation sound may be heard4 Press the shutter button fully Double beep Halfway pressed When the subject is not in the AF frame, use AF/AE lock to take the picture Flash When selecting a slow shutter speed that will cause camera shake See 28 ZIndicator lamp displayIndicator lamp Display 29 AF/AE lock is useful:1 Move the camera slightly so that one of the subjects is in the AF frame. Usingthe Usingthe 2 Press the shutter button down halfway to focus on the subject 30 •AF/AE lock can be applied repeatedly before the shutter is released•Use AF/AE lock in all Shooting modes to guarantee excellent results Subjects not suitable for autofocus Very shiny subjects such Fast moving subjects as a mirror or car body •Subjects photographed through glass •Subjects that do not reflect well, such as hair or fur •Subjects with no substance, such as smoke or flames •Dark subjects 31 Select the LCD monitor displayPress DISP/BACK to change the LCD monitor display Text displayed Framing guideline displayed 32 Viewing the Images33 1 Zoom in / Zoom outUsing (Zoom in) 34 Viewing the Images2 Display another part of the image Navigation screen (Current displayed image) Press n, o, p, or q to display another part of the image ZZoom scales Quality mode Max. zoom scale i(3264 × 2448 pixels) %(3264 × 2176 pixels) 4(2304 × 1728 pixels) 2(1600 × 1200 pixels) Pressing DISP/BACK cancels playback zoom BPress MENU/OK to enlarge the image 35 the36 Erasing the Images/Movies39 Using the Photography Functions — Procedure of Setting41 Setting the Shooting Mode42 Shooting Mode47 eMacro (Close-up)48 dSetting the Flash49 Using 8selects slow shutter speeds of up to 4 secondsIn bright scenes, overexposure may occur Effective flash range (: [AUTO]) Wide-angle: Approx. 50 cm to 4.0 m (1.6 ft. to 13.1 ft.) Telephoto: Approx. 50 cm to 2.2 m (1.6 ft. to 7.2 ft.) CAUTION Notes on using flash •If pressing the shutter button while the flash is charging •The flash charging time may increase when the batteries are low on charge The flash fires several times List of available flash modes in each Shooting mode 50 *Self-Timer52 jIncreasing Monitor Brightness53 Using [SHOOTING MENU]54 ZList of [SHOOTING MENU] optionsMenu Functions Settings Factory SHOOTING AUTO /m scene being shot MODE] (➝p.41) subject [AUTO]/[1600]/[800] [400]/[200]/[100]/[64] locations Specifies the image size QUALITY] (➝p.56) iF/iN/%/4/2/` image size, the larger number of images are recorded –2EV to +2 EV Use this setting to obtain the correct exposure (1/3 EV increments) (➝p.58) [AUTO] / 6/ 7/ 9/ 0 (➝p.59) ambient light around the subject CONTINUOUS] [ON]/[OFF] (➝p.60) 56 [SHOOTING MENU]57 Setting the menu (➝p.53)Area shot and quality setting Area shot excluding % Area shot with % 58 [SHOOTING MENU]Available Shooting mode: s(➝p.46) positive (+) compensation negative (–)compensation •Compensation range: –2EV to +2 EV (13 steps in 1/3 EV increments) •Explanation of Terms “EV” (➝p.124) •The LCD monitor brightness will increase or decrease 58depending on the exposure compensation setting Guide to compensation • Very bright scenes (such as snowfields) and highly reflective subjects: +1 EV •Shots made up predominantly of sky: +1 EV •Spotlit subjects, particularly against dark backgrounds: –2/3EV Scenes with low reflectivity, such as shots of pine trees or dark foliage: •Any of the following disables exposure compensation: -Using the flash in AUTO or bmode -Shooting dark scenes in dmode 61 Using [PLAYBACK MENU]62 [PLAYBACK MENU]63 Setting the menu (➝p.61)Total number of prints Setting for that frame APress por qto display the frame (file) for specifying DPOF setting BPress nor oto set a value. Up to 99 sheets are printed For frames (files) that you do not want printed, set the number of prints to 0 (zero) are completed Pressing DISP/BACK cancels those settings DPress MENU/OK again The total number of prints appears on the LCD monitor MEMO Canceling DPOF setting BPress q EPress oto set the number of prints to 0 (zero) To cancel the DPOF setting for another frame (file), repeat steps D and E Always press MENU/OK to complete the settings • [RESET ALL] (➝p.64) 64 •When DPOF settings were specified on another camera•Prints of up to 999 frames (files) can be ordered on the same Memory Card •DPOF settings cannot be specified for movies When selecting the [WITH DATE To cancel all DPOF settings: Select [RESET ALL] in the [PLAYBACK MENU] (➝p.62) Press MENU/OK 65 ZuPRINT ORDER (DPOF)66 To protect or unprotect only the selected frame (file):Unprotected Protected (Fappears) APress por qto select the protecting/ unprotecting frame (file) BPress MENU/OK to protect/unprotect the currently displayed frame (file) Unprotected: protecting frame (file) Protected: reset frame (file) Press MENU/OK to protect all the frames (files) Press MENU/OK to unprotect all the frames (files) 67 MEMO To stop the procedure midwayZSelecting COPY APress nor oto select [YINTERNAL MEMORY Q\CARD] or [\CARD Q YINTERNAL MEMORY] 70 Use this mode to rotate an image and to display correct directionAn image can be rotated only when playing back using FinePix J10 / FinePix J12 APress por qto select the rotating frame (file) CPress nor oto select [ IMAGE ROTATE] DPress MENU/OK n: Rotates the image counterclockwise at a 90 degree angle Press DISP/BACK to cancel rotating the image 71 1 Select the menu2 Specify trimming part of image W button (Zoom out) 72 3 Record the image73 rRecording Movies74 rRecording MoviesThere is no need to hold down the shutter button during recording CHECK Recording movies Specifications: Motion JPEG (➝p.124) Monaural sound Quality selection method: $(320 × 240 pixels) %(640 × 480 pixels) •If recording is stopped immediately after it begins 1 second of the movie is recorded onto the Memory Card or internal memory •Camera operation noises may be recorded during movie shooting •The size of a movie file can be up to 2GB 75 Press MENU/OK to open the [SHOOTING MENU]APress nor oto select [ QUALITY] CPress nor oto change the setting DPress MENU/OK to confirm the setting ZQuality settings in Movie mode %(640 × 480 pixels): For better quality $(320 × 240 pixels): To record longer movies •In rMovie mode, you cannot set the [ISO] (sensitivity) setting 76 wPlaying Back Movies78 [ SET-UP]79 How to use the [SET-UP]menu (➝p.78)Setting Factory default Explanation Page (photograph result) after taking a picture. The IMAGE DISP.] images to check them Specifies whether frame numbers are assigned FRAME NO.] consecutively from previous numbers or begin again DIGITAL ZOOM] LCD POWER SAVE] DATE/TIME] Corrects the date or time BEEP VOLUME] Sets the volume of the tone emitted when the camera controls are used SHUTTER VOLUME] shutter operates PLAYBACK Sets the volume of playing back movie LCD Sets the LCD monitor brightness BRIGHTNESS] 80 [ SET-UP]FORMAT] Initializes a Memory Card or internal memory Select this menu to erase all the frames (files) Specifies the language used for LCD monitor display AUTO POWER OFF] not used TIME N/I Specifies the time difference settings DIFFERENCE] VIDEO SYSTEM] PAL Resets all the camera settings (other than the RESET] SYSTEM]) to the factory default values set at por qto select [OK] and press MENU/OK 81 <CONT.> <RENEW*Formatted Memory Card or internal memory used for both A and B [RENEW] : Pictures are stored on each Memory Card beginning with a file number Frame number File number Directory number When the camera settings are The displayed frame number may differ for images photographed on other cameras 82 Use this function to shoot enlarged images than maximum optical zoom scaleZZoom bar display [OFF] Optical zoom: 3× [ON] Optical zoom: 3× Digital zoom: approx. 5.1× *35 mm camera equivalents 83 The LCD monitor darkens when camera is not used for 8 secondsPressing any button wakes the camera up The LCD power save function is disabled during Playback mode and Movie mode Use this function to adjust volume while playing back movie 84 FORMAT OK? Place of initializeERASE ALL DATA[YFORMAT]: Internal memory [\FORMAT]: Memory Card 85 MEMO To restore power to the cameraRefer to “Turning On and Off” (➝p.19) 1 Use Time difference function Press nor oto change between [N HOME] and [ILOCAL] To set the time difference, select [ILOCAL]. [NHOME]: Your home time zone [I LOCAL]:Your destination time zone 86 2 Move to [TIME DIFFERENCE] screenAvailable time setting 3 Set time difference 87 Connecting to a TV88 Connecting Camera Directly to Printer — PictBridge Function92 Installation on a Windows PC93 1 Install FinePixViewer as instructed by the on-screeninstructionsLaunching the installer manually ADouble-clickthe [My Computer] icon *Windows XP users should click [My Computer] in the [Start] menu Windows Vista users should click [Computer] in the [Start] menu CDouble-click[SETUP] or [SETUP.exe] in the CD-ROMwindow -Textmay be shown normally or all in uppercase (e.g. Setup or SETUP) For Windows Vista users: When [User Account Control] window appears, click [Allow] •Do not remove the CD-ROMduring this procedure 3 After restarting the PC, a message appears stating [Installation of the FinePixViewer from your PC has been completed]. Remove the CD-ROM 94 Installation on a Mac OS95 Double-clickon [Installer for MacOSX] 6 Install FinePixViewer as directed by the on- screen instructions be displayed and the CD-ROMmay not be removed. If this happens, click the Safari icon in the Dock to make in the [Safari] menu to shut down Safari 8 Launch [Image Capture] from the [Applications] folder 96 10Select [Other...] from [When a camera is connected, open]12Select [Quit Image Capture] menu in the [Image Capture] menu 97 Connecting to a PC98 Connecting to a PC•Auto power off is disabled during USB connection •Before replacing the Memory Card, always disconnect the camera from the PC •Always use FinePixViewer to transfer images with voice memos to a PC •Make sure that the USB cable (included) is connected correctly and securely -the USB cable is disconnected -power switch or buttons are pressed, or the lens cover is interfered with 99 •You can only see images saved on a PC. Save images on a PCProceed to “Using FinePixViewer” (➝p.100) CAUTION (Mac OS X) Note on disconnecting the camera is not exchanging data • The camera and PC may be exchanging data even Do not disconnect the USB cable (included) when [Copying] disappears from your PC screen especially in the case of copying large data amounts immediately after this message has disappeared Always check that the indicator lamp is off first before disconnecting 100 •What is explained in [How to Use FinePixViewer]Example: Looking up slide shows AClick [How to Use FinePixViewer] in the FinePixViewer Help menu BClick [Basic Operation] and then click [Slide Show] in the menu that appears Windows The following software is to be uninstalled: For Windows 98 SE/Me users •FinePixViewer •FinePix Resource For Windows 2000/XP/Vista users • FinePixViewer S To remove FinePixViewer To remove the driver software 101 MacintoshInstallation Software 102 System Expansion Option103 Accessories Guide105 Using Your Camera Correctly106 Notes on the xD-PictureCard™, the SD Memory Card and the Internal MemoryZHandling Memory Card •The use of xD-PictureCards is recommended with FinePix J10 / FinePix J12 MEMO Type M and H of xD-PictureCard •Type M FinePix J10 / FinePix J12 is compatible with Type M •Type H Type H and M share the same compatibility •Usable USB drive Type H cannot be used with xD-PictureCard USB drive DPC-UD1,while Type M can ZInternal Memory ZUsing Memory Card or Internal Memory with a PC •Always use the camera to erase image data 107 Warning Displays108 Warning Displays• The Memory Card format is incorrect • The Memory Card is damaged camera checked at FUJIFILM Corporation (➝p.16) [\MEMORY FULL] The internal memory or Memory Card is full [YMEMORY FULL] free space Card error or a connection error between the Memory Card and camera contact your FUJIFILM dealer • Use a new Memory Card fit in the available space on the Memory Card Unlock the protection by sliding it back (➝p.17) side Erase some images from the internal memory internal memory is full space Use a Memory Card that was formatted on the Memory Card was formatted on a PC The frame number has reached SET-UP]menu (➝p.81) from “100-0001”) SET-UP]menu 109 [TOO MANY FRAMES]by date sorting sorting • Protected files cannot be erased. Remove the protection (➝p.66) • Protected files cannot be rotated. Remove the • This file cannot be played back • The movie and image cannot be played back movie that was not recorded on this camera [\NO IMAGE] It is impossible to copy [YNO IMAGE] empty [`CAN NOT TRIM] An attempt was made to trim a 0.3M image The image cannot be trimmed • The image is damaged DPOF frame settings be specified on the same Memory Card is DPOF settings DPOF printing cannot be used with this image [rCAN NOT SET format 110 [rCAN NOT ROTATE]J12 The camera is not connected to a PC or printer Check that your PC or printer is turned on Displayed for PictBridge ink • Refer to the user manual supplied with your printer Printing automatically restarts when the error is press MENU/OK to restart printing cannot print the images • Movie images cannot be printed J10 / FinePix J12 You may not be able to print some images photographed on other cameras 111 Troubleshooting112 ZShooting113 Wait until the charging is completedbefore pressing the shutter button Cannot use the The Shooting mode is set to , or flash FLASH] mode [CSUPPRESSED FLASH] mode The Shooting mode is set to AUTO are restricted and , ,, ., 8 the camera settings are tailored to the cannot be selected The playback The subject is too far away image is dark before taking the picture even though the Your finger was covering the flash Hold the camera correctly flash was used The lens is dirty Clean the lens The image is {appeared when taking pictures pictures blurred Photographed |appeared when taking pictures It may cause camera shake. Hold the images camera steadily speed (long exposure) in a high not indicate a camera fault on the image temperature environment 114 ZPlaying back115 ZConnecting116 ZOthersCamera malfunction may be caused temporarily the battery and try again buttons on the Load fully charged battery etc The camera no longer works dealer 117 Specifications118 Digital zoomAperture Focal range (from lens surface) Sensitivity Photometry Exposure control Scene position Exposure compensation Shutter speed Continuous shooting Focus 119 White balanceSelf-timer Approx. 2 sec./10 sec Flash type Auto flash Effective range: ( : AUTO) Telephoto: approx. 50 cm-2.2m (1.6 ft.-7.2ft.) Flash mode LCD monitor Movie 640 × 480 pixels (%) / 320 × 240 pixels ($) approx. 2GB. Zoom cannot be used during movie recording Photography functions Best framing, Frame NO. memory Playback functions Trimming, Slide show, Multi-frameplayback, Sorting by date, Image rotate Other functions PictBridge, Exif print, Language , Português, Nederlands Input/Output Terminal A/V OUT (Audio/Visual output) Digital input/output USB, PTP (Picture Transfer Protocol)/MTP (Media Transfer Protocol) Power supply Rechargeable Battery NP-45 120 Power Supply and OthersGuide to the number of Battery Type Number of frames operation NP-45 Approx. 150 frames Camera dimensions (W/H/D) Camera mass (weight) (weight) Weight for photography Operating Conditions 121 Nominal voltageNominal capacity Operating temperature Dimensions Mass (Weight) Battery Charger BC-45A Rated input Input capacity Rated output Applicable batteries Charging time temperatures Notes on Using the Battery Charger 122 Quality settingNumber of recorded pixels Image data size Internal memory (approx.8 MB) 16 MB Picture-xD 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB 124 Explanation of Terms125 FUJIFILM Digital Camera Worldwide Network126 FUJIFILM Digital Camera Worldwide Network132 http://www.fujifilm.com/products/digital_cameras/index.html133 http://www.fujifilm.com/products/ digital_cameras/index.html134 Be sure to read this notes before using■ Handling the Battery *Confi rm your battery type before reading the following descriptions 1Camera uses the Rechargeable Lithium-ionBattery ■Battery Features ■Charging the Battery •You can charge the battery using the battery charger (included) •You cannot charge the battery at temperatures of 0°C (+32°F) or below The Rechargeable •Do not recharge a fully charged battery ■Battery Life ■Notes on storage •Store the battery in a cool place •Do not leave the battery in hot or extremely cold places as necklaces or hairpins • Do not heat the battery or throw it into a fi re • Do not recharge the battery with chargers other those specifi ed • Dispose of used battery promptly • Do not drop the battery or otherwise subject it to strong impacts • Do not expose the battery to water • Always keep the battery terminals clean or viewing images for a long period of time ■Applicable Batteries In the camera, use ■Cautions for Using Battey •Do not subject the batteries to strong impacts •Do not use batteries that are leaking, deformed, discolored •Do not store batteries in warm or humid places •Keep the batteries out of reach of babies and small children •Make sure that the battery polarity (+and ,) is correct •Do not use different types or brands of batteries at the same time charging Ni-MHbatteries that are only partially discharged can cause them to suffer from the “memory effect”. Ni-MHbatteries that are after being charged. To prevent this problem batteries and are not in fact battery faults See OWNER’S MANUAL for the procedure for “Discharging rechargeable batteries” Do not use the “Discharging CAUTION rechargeable batteries” function when alkaline batteries being used To charge •Do not use the battery charger to charge other batteries •Note that the batteries feel warm after being charged Ni-MH ■Disposing of Batteries 3Notes on both models ( 1 , 2 ) ■AC Power Adapter •Use the AC power adapter for indoor use only •Plug the connection cord plug securely into the DC input terminal •Do not use the AC power adapter with any device other than your camera •During use, the AC power adapter will become hot to the touch. This is normal •Do not take apart the AC power adapter. Doing so could be dangerous •Do not use the AC power adapter in a hot and humid place •Do not subject the AC power adapter to strong shocks •The AC power adapter may emit a humming. This is normal
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