PLAYING BACK MOVIES

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1Set the Mode switch to “3”.

2Use “d” or “c” to select the movie file.

! Movies cannot be played back using multi-frame playback. Use the “DISP” button to revert to normal playback.

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1Press “b (])” to play the movie.

2The LCD monitor shows the playback time and a playback progress bar.

Playing back movies

 

Control

Description

 

Playback

 

The movie automatically stops when playback ends.

 

Pause/Resume

 

Pauses the movie during playback.

 

 

Press this button again to resume playback.

 

 

 

 

Stop

 

Stops playback.

 

 

Press “d” or “c” while movie playback is stopped to go back

 

 

 

to the previous file or advance to the next file respectively.

 

Fast forward/Rewind

 

Press these during playback to skip forwards or backwards

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Rewind

Fast forward

through the movie.

 

 

 

Skip playback

 

i Each time you press “d” or “c” when the movie is paused,

 

 

the movie advances or goes back one frame.

 

 

When paused

i Hold down the button to move through the frames quickly.

 

Refer to the Software Quick Start Guide (provided) for information on playing back movies on your PC.

Compatible movie files

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Movies are displayed somewhat smaller than still images.

! If the subject of the movie is very bright, white streaks may appear on the image during playback. This is normal and is not a fault.

The FinePix30i can play back movie files shot on a FinePix30i and movie files up to 20 seconds long that were shot on a FUJIFILM digital camera and stored on a 3.3V SmartMedia. If you attempt to play back a movie that is longer than 20 seconds, the “” message appears and playback fails.

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FujiFilm FinePix30i manual Playing Back Movies, Playing back movies, Compatible movie files, Description

FinePix30i specifications

The Fujifilm FinePix 30i is a compact digital camera that debuted at the turn of the millennium, designed to empower both amateur photographers and advanced users alike. This camera is recognized for its user-friendly interface, innovative features, and impressive image quality for its time.

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