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

22malfunctions during PC connection.

! 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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FujiFilm FinePix30i manual Using the Optional AC Power Adapter, AC power adapter optional, Photography Still Image Mode

FinePix30i specifications

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