BL01066-200 DIGITAL CAMERA FINEPIX JX280 Series FINEPIX JX180 Series Owner’s Manual Thank you for your purchase of this product. This manual describes how to use your FUJIFILM FinePix JX280 Series, FinePix JX180 Series digital camera and the supplied software. Be sure that you have read and understood its contents before using the camera. For information on related products, visit our website at http://www.fujifilm.com/products/digital_cameras/index.
Notes and Cautions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Read Instructions: All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated. • Retain Instructions: The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. • Heed Warnings: All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. • Follow Instructions: All operating and use instructions should be followed.
Notes and Cautions Power Lines: An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.
Notes and Cautions Be sure to read this notes before using WARNING Safety Notes If a problem arises, turn the camera off, remove the battery, disconnect and unplug the AC power adapter. Continued use of the camera when it is emitting smoke, is emitting any unusual odor, or is in any other abnormal state can cause a fire or electric shock. • Contact your FUJIFILM dealer. • Make sure that you use your camera correctly. Read these Safety Notes and your Owner’s Manual carefully before use.
Notes and Cautions WARNING Do not touch any metal parts of the camera during a thunderstorm. This can cause an electric shock due to induced current from the lightning discharge. Do not use the battery except as specified. Load the battery as aligned with the indicator. CAUTION Do not use this camera in locations affected by oil fumes, steam, humidity or dust. This can cause a fire or electric shock. Do not leave this camera in places subject to extremely high temperatures.
Notes and Cautions Power Supply and Battery * Confirm your battery type before reading the following descriptions. The following explains proper use of batteries and how to prolong their life. Incorrect use of batteries can cause shorter battery life, as well as leakage, excessive heat, fire or explosion. take care not to place the battery directly against the pad. The camera may not operate if you use a depleted battery in cold conditions.
Notes and Cautions • Do not use batteries that are If any liquid at all leaks from leaking, deformed, discolored. the batteries, wipe the battery • Do not store batteries in warm or compartment thoroughly and humid places. then load new batteries. • Keep the batteries out of reach of If any battery fluid comes babies and small children. into contact with your hands • Make sure that the battery polarity or clothing, flush the area (E and F) is correct. thoroughly with water.
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About This Manual Before using the camera, read this Owner’s Manual and the other supplied documents. For information on specific topics, consult the sources below. ✔ Camera Q & A .....................................................pg. ..................................................... pg. x Know what you want to do but don’t know the name for it? Find the answer in “Camera Q & A.” ✔ Table of Contents ............................................ ............................................pg. pg.
Camera Q & A Find items by task.
Camera Q & A Taking Pictures Question Key phrase See page How can I make good portraits? Intelligent Face Detection 24 Can I choose my own settings for different scenes? Scene position 20 Can the camera automatically adjust settings for different scenes? 13 SRC (SCENE RECOGNITION) How can I be sure my subject is smiling when I take a photograph? Smile detection 21 How can I be sure that nobody blinked when the photo was taken? Blink detection 26 How do I shoot a panorama? 21 N mode How do I shoot close-ups
Camera Q & A Viewing Pictures Question How do I view my pictures? How do I delete the current picture? Can I select other pictures for deletion? Can I zoom in on pictures during playback? How do I view a lot of pictures at once? How do I find pictures? Can I protect my pictures from accidental deletion? Can I hide the icons in the display when viewing my pictures? How do I make photobooks of my favorite pictures? Can I mark images with favorite (I) rating? xii Key phrase Single-frame playback The I butto
Table of Contents Notes and Cautions ........................................................................ ii IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...................................... ii About This Manual ......................................................................... ix Camera Q & A ..................................................................................... x Before You Begi Begin n Introduction.......................................................................................
Table of Contents Moviess Movie A Recording Movies ...................................................................45 D Viewing Movies .......................................................................47 Connectionss Connection Viewing Pictures on TV ...............................................................48 Printing Pictures via USB ...........................................................49 Connecting the Camera ............................................................
Introduction Symbols and Conventions Menus and other text in the camera monitor are shown in bold. In the illustrations in this manual, the monitor display may be simplified for explanatory purposes. Before You Begin The following symbols are used in this manual: C Caution: This information should be read before use to ensure correct operation. A Note: Points to note when using the camera. B Tip: Additional information that may be helpful when using the camera.
Introduction Parts of the Camera For more information, refer to the page listed to the right of each item. Selector button 3 2 1 4 17 16 15 9 14 8 5 10 11 6 13 12 Move cursor up E l (exposure compensation) button (pg. 29) I (delete) button (pg. 18) MENU/OK button (pg. 12) Move cursor left G L (macro) button (pg. 31) Move cursor right H K (flash) button (pg. 32) 18 20 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 19 Move cursor down F J (self-timer) button (pg. 34) n button .........................................
Introduction ■ Shooting * 19 400 F AF 12 / 31 / 2050 10 : 00 AM -1 2 3 250 F3.3 * d: indicates that no memory card is inserted and that pictures will be stored in the camera’s internal memory (pg. 8). 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Internal memory indicator* Focus frame .................................................27 Silent mode indicator............................33 Continuous shooting mode ............ 64 Intelligent Face Detection indicator ............................................................
Introduction The Mode Dial To select a shooting mode, align the mode icon with the mark next to the mode dial. P (PROGRAM AE): Select for control of camera settings such as exposure compensation, white balance, and ISO sensitivity. The mode automatically sets both shutter speed and lens aperture (pg. 19). A (MOVIE): Record movies with sound (pg. 45). SRC (SCENE RECOGNITION): Select for letting the camera automatically adjust settings to suit the scene (pg. 13).
Charging the Battery The battery is not charged at shipment. Charge the battery before use. Batteries The camera uses an NP-45A rechargeable battery. charger as shown, making sure that the battery is in the orientation indicated by the E F labels. B Arrow Battery F label B Battery charger E B E F label the charger in. 2 Plug Plug the charger into a power outlet. The charging indicator will light. C Cautions • Unplug the charger when it is not in use.
Inserting the Battery After charging the battery, insert it in the camera as described below. 1 Open the battery-chamber cover. A Note Be sure the camera is off before opening the battery-chamber cover. C Cautions • Do not open the battery-chamber cover when the camera is on. Failure to observe this precaution could result in damage to image files or memory cards. • Do not use excessive force when handling the battery-chamber cover. the battery.
Inserting the Battery C Caution Insert the battery in the correct orientation. Do NOT use force or attempt to insert the battery upside down or backwards. The battery will slide in easily in the correct orientation. First Steps 3 Close the battery-chamber cover. C Cautions • Do not affix stickers or other objects to the battery. Failure to observe this precaution could make it impossible to remove the battery from the camera. • Do not short the battery terminals. The battery could overheat.
Inserting a Memory Card Although the camera can store pictures in internal memory, SD memory cards (sold separately) can be used to store additional pictures. When no memory card is inserted, d appears in the monitor and internal memory is used for recording and playback.
Inserting a Memory Card ■ Inserting a Memory Card Turn the camera off, and open the battery-chamber cover. 1 First Steps C Caution Be sure card is in correct orientation; do not insert at an angle or use force. If the memory card is not inserted correctly, d will appear in the monitor and images will be recorded to internal memory. the memory card firmly until you 2 Insert hear (feel) a click. Holding the memory card in the orientation shown below, slide it all the way in.
Inserting a Memory Card Removing Memory Cards After confirming that the camera is off, press the card in and then release it slowly. The card can now be removed by hand. C Cautions • The memory card may spring out if you remove your finger immediately after pushing the card in. • Memory cards may be warm to the touch after being removed from the camera. This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction.
Turning the Camera on and off Shooting Mode Playback Mode Press the n button to turn the camera on. The lens will extend and the lens cover will open. To turn the camera on and begin playback, press the D button for about a second. B Tip: Switching to Playback Mode Press the D button for about a second to start playback. Press the shutter button halfway to return to shooting mode. Press the n button to turn the camera off. First Steps Press n again to turn the camera off.
Basic Setup A language-selection dialog is displayed the first time the camera is turned on. Set up the camera as described below (for information on resetting the clock or changing languages, see page 73). 1 Choose a language. START MENU ENGLISH FRANCAIS DEUTSCH SET NO 1.1 Press the selector up or down to highlight a language. 2 Set the date and time. DATE / TIME NOT SET 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 SET 12 2.2 Press MENU/OK.
Taking Pictures in SRC (SCENE RECOGNITION) Mode This section describes how to take pictures in SRC (SCENE RECOGNITION) mode. the camera on. 1 Turn Press the n button to turn the the battery level. 3 Check Check the battery level in the display. camera on. q e r Description Battery partially discharged. Battery more than half discharged. Low battery. Charge as soon as possible. Battery exhausted. Turn camera off and charge battery. Basic Photography and Playback Select SRC mode.
Taking Pictures in SRC (SCENE RECOGNITION) Mode a picture using the zoom control. 4 Frame The camera analyzes a subject based on scene recognition, then an icon appears in the bottom left of the monitor. (The illustration shows when the camera analyzed subject(s) in portrait.) Subject Icon PORTRAIT H LANDSCAPE I 14 NIGHT J MACRO K BACKLIT PORTRAIT T NIGHT PORTRAIT Z Description For soft-toned portraits with natural skin tones. For crisp, clear daylight shots of buildings and landscapes.
Taking Pictures in SRC (SCENE RECOGNITION) Mode How to use the zoom control Select B to zoom out Select A to zoom in Holding the Camera Hold the camera steady with both hands and brace your elbows against your sides. Shaking or unsteady hands can blur your shots. Zoom indicator Basic Photography and Playback To prevent pictures that are out of focus or too dark (underexposed), keep your fingers and other objects away from the lens and flash.
Taking Pictures in SRC (SCENE RECOGNITION) Mode Framing Guideline (Best Framing) In shooting mode, press DISP/BACK to select a shooting display format. The selection changes each time DISP/BACK is pressed. INFORMATION ON INFORMATION OFF BEST FRAMING • Best Framing: To use the best framing, position the main subject at the intersection of two lines or align one of the horizontal lines with the horizon. 16 Focus. 5 Press the shutter button halfway to focus.
Taking Pictures in SRC (SCENE RECOGNITION) Mode Shoot. 6 Smoothly press the shutter The Indicator Lamp button the rest of the way down to take the picture. Double beep q Press halfway Click w Press the rest of the way down A Note If the subject is poorly lit, the flash may fire when the picture is taken. For information on using the flash when lighting is poor, see page 32. The indicator lamp shows camera status as follows: Indicator lamp Camera status Glows green Focus locked.
Viewing Pictures Pictures can be viewed in the monitor. When taking important photographs, take a test shot and check the results. 1 Press the D button. Deleting Pictures To delete the picture currently displayed in the monitor, press the selector up (I). The following dialog will be displayed. ERASE OK? The most recent picture will be displayed in the monitor. 100-0001 400 N 12 / 31 / 2050 10 : 00 AM 1/250 F3.3 View additional pictures.
Shooting Mode Choose a shooting mode according to the scene or type of subject. To choose a shooting mode, rotate the mode dial to the desired setting (pg. 4). The following modes are available: A NATURAL & K Simply by pointing the camera to the subject, the camera automatically analyzes and selects the most appropriate setting using scene recognition. See “Taking Pictures in SRC (SCENE RECOGNITION) mode” (pg. 13).
Shooting Mode D/E SCENE POSITION The camera offers a choice of “scenes,” each adapted to particular shooting conditions or a specific type of subject, which can be assigned to the D/E position on the mode dial: 1 Rotate the mode dial to D/E. 2 Press MENU/OK to display the following menu. 3 Highlight A SCENE POSITION. the selector right to display 4 Press shooting mode options. 20 the selector up or down to 5 Press highlight a scene (pg. 23).
Shooting Mode U PORTRAIT Choose this mode for soft-toned portraits with natural skin tones. d BABY MODE Choose for natural skin tones when taking portraits of infants. The flash turns off automatically. K LANDSCAPE Choose this mode for crisp, clear daylight shots of buildings and landscapes. 1 Select N. the selector up to select a frame. Press 2 Press the selector left or right to highlight a pan direction and press MENU/OK. a photograph.
Shooting Mode the next shot to overlap with the 4 Frame previous picture by superimposing y on so that they form a solid circle (z). The camera will release the shutter automatically. Pan direction 1 END 2 3 1 CANCEL Display after 1st shot END 2 3 CANCEL Shutter released 5 Take the last shot as described in Step 4. 6 Press MENU/OK to save the picture. C Cautions • Panoramas are created from multiple frames. The camera may in some cases be unable to stitch the frames together perfectly.
Shooting Mode L SPORT Choose this mode when photographing moving subjects. Priority is given to faster shutter speeds. F SNOW Choose for crisp, clear shots that capture the brightness of scenes dominated by shining white snow. D NIGHT A high sensitivity setting is selected automatically to minimize blurring for recording night and twilight scenes. G BEACH Choose for crisp, clear shots that capture the brightness of sunlit beaches.
B Intelligent Face Detection Intelligent Face Detection allows the camera to automatically detect human faces and set focus and exposure for a face anywhere in the frame for shots that emphasize portrait subjects. Choose for group portraits (in vertical or horizontal orientations) to prevent the camera from focusing on the background. Intelligent Face Detection also offers a red-eye removal option for removing “red-eye” effects caused by the flash. Intelligent Face Detection on. 1 Turn 1.
B Intelligent Face Detection Focus. 3 Press the shutter button halfway to focus on the subject in the green border. Note that, in some shooting modes, exposure is adjusted for the current shooting mode and may not be optimized for the selected subject. Shoot. 4 Press the shutter button all the way down to shoot. Intelligent Face Detection Intelligent Face Detection is recommended when using the self-timer for group- or selfportraits (pg. 34).
B Intelligent Face Detection BLINK DETECTION When using Intelligent Face Detection, the camera can display a warning after taking the picture if it detects that someone has blinked. You can then check the person’s eyes and re-take the picture if necessary. To use this feature, make sure that FACE DETECTION is set to ON (pg. 24) and that J BLINK DETECTION is set to ON (pg. 75) in the setup menu. If an option other than OFF is selected for a IMAGE DISP.
Focus Lock To compose photographs with off-center subjects: 1 Position the subject in the focus frame. the picture. 3 Recompose Keeping the shutter button pressed halfway, recompose the picture. focus and exposure. Focus and exposure will remain locked while the shutter button is pressed halfway (AF/AE lock). Press halfway 250 F3.3 250 F3.3 Shoot. 4 Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to take the picture. Press the rest of the way down More on Photography Focus.
Focus Lock Autofocus Although the camera boasts a high-precision autofocus system, it may be unable to focus on the subjects listed below. If the camera is unable to focus using autofocus, use focus lock (pg. 27) to focus on another subject at the same distance and then recompose the photograph. • Very shiny subjects such as mirrors or car bodies. • Fast-moving subjects. • • • • Subjects photographed through a window or other reflective object.
5 Exposure Compensation Use exposure compensation when photographing very bright, very dark, or high-contrast subjects. the selector up (l). 1 Press The exposure indicator will be displayed. to shooting mode. 3 Return Press MENU/OK to return to shooting mode. 4 Take pictures. SET visible in the display. Choose positive (+) values to increase exposure More on Photography a value. 2 Choose Press the selector button.
5 Exposure Compensation Choosing an Exposure Compensation Value • Backlit subjects: choose values from +2/3 EV to +12/3 EV (for an explanation of the term “EV”, see the Glossary on page 95) • Highly reflective subjects or very bright scenes (e.g.
L Macro Mode (Close-ups) For close-ups, press the selector left (L). The selection changes each time the selector is pressed. OFF MACRO When macro mode is in effect, the camera focuses on subjects near the center of the frame. Use the zoom control to compose pictures. More on Photography A Notes • Use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blur caused by camera shake. • The flash may fail to light the entire subject at very short ranges. Increase the distance to the subject and try again.
K Using the Flash (Intelligent Flash) When the flash is used, the camera’s Intelligent Flash system instantly analyzes the scene based on such factors as the brightness of the subject, its position in the frame, and its distance from the camera. Flash output and sensitivity are adjusted to ensure that the main subject is correctly exposed while preserving the effects of ambient background lighting, even in dimly-lit indoor scenes.
K Using the Flash (Intelligent Flash) Focus. 2 Press the shutter button halfway to focus. If the flash will fire, X will be displayed when the shutter button is pressed halfway. At slow shutter speeds, 0 will appear in the display to warn that pictures may be blurred; use of a tripod is recommended. of the way down to shoot. C Caution The flash may fire several times with each shot. Do not move the camera until shooting is complete. Red-Eye Removal When Intelligent Face Detection is active (pg.
J Using the Self-Timer The camera offers a ten-second timer that allows photographers to appear in their own photographs, and a two-second timer that can be used to avoid blur caused by the camera moving when the shutter button is pressed. The self-timer is available in all shooting modes. Set the timer. 1 Press the selector down (J). The selection changes each time the selector is pressed. The current self-timer mode is displayed in the monitor.
J Using the Self-Timer The self-timer lamp on the front of the camera will blink immediately before the picture is taken. If the twosecond timer is selected, the self-timer lamp will blink as the timer counts down. More on Photography Intelligent Face Detection Because it ensures that the faces of portrait subjects will be in focus, Intelligent Face Detection (pg. 24) is recommended when using the self-timer for group portraits or self-portraits.
Playback Options To view the most recent picture in the monitor, press the D button. 100-0001 Choosing a Display Format In playback mode, press DISP/BACK to select a playback display format. 400 N 12 / 31 / 2050 10 : 00 AM 1/250 F3.3 More on Playback Press the selector right to view pictures in the order recorded, left to view pictures in reverse order. Keep the selector pressed to scroll rapidly to the desired frame. The selection changes each time DISP/BACK is pressed.
Playback Options Favorites: Rating Picture To rate the picture currently displayed in fullframe playback, press DISP/BACK and press the selector up and down to select from zero to five stars. B Tip: Favorites Ratings can be used for image search (pg. 41). Playback Zoom Zoom indicator Navigation window shows portion of image currently displayed in monitor Intelligent Face Detection Pictures taken with Intelligent Face Detection (pg. 24) are indicated by a B icon.
Playback Options Multi-Frame Playback To change the number of images displayed, select B when a picture is shown full-frame in the monitor. 12 / 31 / 2050 Select B to increase the number of pictures displayed to one frame with previous and next, two, nine, and a hundred. 38 Use the selector to highlight images and press MENU/OK to view the highlighted image full frame. In the nine- and hundred-frame displays, press the selector up or down to view more pictures.
k PhotoBook Assist Create books from your favorite photos. Creating a PhotoBook k PHOTOBOOK ASSIST in the 1 Select playback menu. 2 Highlight NEW BOOK. MENU/OK to display the new 3 Press book dialog. A Note Neither photographs t or smaller nor movies can be selected for photobooks. image for inclusion in the book. To display the current image on the cover, press the selector down. A Note The first picture selected automatically becomes the cover image.
i PhotoBook Assist MENU/OK. The new book 8 Press will be added to the list in the photobook assist menu. C Cautions • Photobooks can contain up to 300 pictures. • Books that contain no photos are automatically deleted. PhotoBooks Photobooks can be copied to a computer using the supplied MyFinePix Studio software. Viewing PhotoBooks Highlight a book in the photobook assist menu and press MENU/OK to display the book, then press the selector left and right to scroll through the pictures.
V Image Search Image Search based on categories Option Search for pictures by date, subject, scene, and file type. BY DATE MENU/OK to display the 1 Press playback menu. BY FACE the selector up or down to 2 Press highlight V IMAGE SEARCH. BY I FAVORITES BY SCENE BY TYPE OF DATA 3 the selector up or down 4 Press to highlight the desired search MENU/OK to select the 5 Press highlighted search category. A detailed search list will be displayed. category. a category in the list.
V Image Search Using Playback Menu with Image Search Three playback menus can be performed with image search mode. MENU/OK while the search 1 Press results are displayed. The playback menu will be displayed. the selector up or down to 2 Press highlight the desired menu item. MENU/OK to select the 3 Press highlighted menu. B Tips • For each operation, refer to the page listed. Option See Page 43 M ERASE 67 O PROTECT 66 q SLIDE SHOW • Select EXIT SEARCH to go back to the normal playback mode.
M Deleting Pictures The ERASE option in the playback menu can be used to delete still pictures and movies, increasing the amount of space available on the memory card or in internal memory (for information on deleting pictures in single-frame playback, see page 18). Note that deleted pictures can not be recovered. Copy important pictures to a computer or other storage device before proceeding. MENU/OK to display the 1 Press playback menu.
M Deleting Pictures ■ FRAME FRAME:: Deleting Selected Images Selecting FRAME displays the dialog shown at right. ■ ALL FRAMES FRAMES:: Deleting All Images ERASE ALL OK? Selecting ALL FRAMES IT MAY TAKE A WHILE displays the confirmation OK shown at right. CANCEL ERASE OK? YES Press the selector left or right to scroll through pictures and press MENU/OK to delete the current picture (the picture is deleted immediately; be careful not to delete the wrong picture).
A Recording Movies Shoot short movies at 30 frames per second. Sound is recorded via the built-in microphone; do not cover the microphone during recording. Rotate the mode dial to A (movie 1 mode). 12s STANDBY Display shows time available the shutter button all the way 2 Press down to start recording. 12s z REC and time remaining are displayed A Notes • Focus is set when recording begins; exposure and white balance are adjusted automatically throughout recording.
A Recording Movies the shutter button halfway 3 Press to end recording. Recording ends automatically when the movie reaches maximum length or memory is full. A Note Movies are recorded as monaural motion JPEG files. Choosing the Frame Size To choose the frame size, press MENU/OK and select o QUALITY.
D Viewing Movies During playback, movies are displayed in the monitor as shown at right. The following operations can be performed while a movie is displayed: Operation Start/pause playback End playback/ delete 100-006 Progress is shown in the monitor during playback. 15s 12 / 31 / 2050 PLAY 10 : 00 AM Progress bar STOP PAUSE B Tip: Viewing Movies on a Computer Copy movies to the computer before viewing. C Caution Do not cover the speaker during playback.
Viewing Pictures on TV Connect the camera to a TV and tune the television to the video channel to show pictures to a group. Connect an A/V cable (optional), as shown below. Be sure that the camera is off before connecting the cable. Insert an optional A/V cable into the USB multi-connector of the camera. Connect yellow plug to video-in jack Connect white plug to audio-in jack Press D for about a second to turn the camera on. The camera monitor turns off and pictures and movies are played back on the TV.
Printing Pictures via USB If the printer supports PictBridge, the camera can be connected directly to the printer and pictures can be printed without first being copied to a computer. Note that depending on the printer, not all the functions described below may be supported. Connecting the Camera Printing Selected Pictures the supplied USB cable as shown 1 Connect and turn the printer on. the selector left or right to 1 Press display a picture you wish to print.
Printing Pictures via USB B Tip: Printing the Date of Recording To print the date of recording on pictures, press DISP/BACK in steps 1–2 to display the PictBridge menu (see “Printing the DPOF Print Order,” on pg. 51). Press the selector up or down to highlight PRINT WITH DATE y and press MENU/OK to return to the PictBridge display (to print pictures without the date of recording, select PRINT WITHOUT DATE). To ensure that the date is correct, set the camera clock before taking pictures.
Printing Pictures via USB Printing the DPOF Print Order To print the print order created with r PRINT ORDER (DPOF) in the playback menu (pg. 52): In the PictBridge display, press DISP/ 1 BACK to open the PictBridge menu. MENU/OK to display a 3 Press confirmation dialog. PRINT DPOF OK? TOTAL: 9 SHEETS PICTBRIDGE PRINT WITH DATE PRINT WITHOUT DATE PRINT DPOF YES CANCEL 4 Press MENU/OK to start printing. the selector up or down to 2 Press highlight x PRINT DPOF.
Printing Pictures via USB Creating a DPOF Print Order The r PRINT ORDER (DPOF) option in the playback menu can be used to create a digital “print order” for PictBridge-compatible printers (pg. 51) or devices that support DPOF. DPOF DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is standard that allows pictures to be printed from “print orders” stored in internal memory or on a memory card. The information in the order includes the pictures to be printed and the number of copies of each picture.
Printing Pictures via USB steps 1–2 to complete the 3 Repeat print order. Press MENU/OK to save the print order when settings are complete, or DISP/BACK to exit without changing the print order. total number of prints is 4 The displayed in the monitor. Press MENU/OK to exit. The pictures in the current print order are indicated by a x icon during playback. A Notes • Remove the memory card to create or modify a print order for the pictures in internal memory.
Viewing Pictures on a Computer The supplied software can be used to copy pictures to a computer, where they can be stored, viewed, organized, and printed. Before proceeding, install the software as described below. Do NOT connect the camera to the computer until installation is complete. Installing the Software Two applications are supplied: MyFinePix Studio for Windows and FinePixViewer for the Macintosh. Installation instructions for Windows are on pages 54–55, those for the Macintosh on pages 56–57.
Viewing Pictures on a Computer 2 Start the computer. Log in to an account with administrator privileges before proceeding. 3 Exit any applications that may be running and insert the installer CD in a CD-ROM drive. Windows 7/Windows Vista If an AutoPlay dialog is displayed, click SETUP.EXE. A “User Account Control” dialog will then be displayed; click Yes (Windows 7) or click Allow (Windows Vista).
Viewing Pictures on a Computer Macintosh: Installing FinePixViewer Confirm that the computer meets the following system requirements: 1 CPU PowerPC or Intel Pre-installed versions of Mac OS X version 10.3.9–10.6 (for the latest information, visit http://www.fujifilm. OS com/) RAM 256 MB or more Free disk space A minimum of 200 MB required for installation with 400 MB available when FinePixViewer is running Video 800 × 600 pixels or more with thousands of colors or better • Built-in USB port recommended.
Viewing Pictures on a Computer the installer CD from the CD-ROM drive. Note that you may be unable to remove the CD 4 Remove if Safari is running; if necessary, quit Safari before removing the CD. Store the installer CD in a dry location out of direct sunlight in case you need to re-install the software. The version number is printed at the top of the CD label for reference when updating the software or contacting customer support. OS X 10.
Viewing Pictures on a Computer Connecting the Camera pictures you wish to copy are stored 1 Ifonthea memory card, insert the card into the camera (pg. 8). If no card is inserted, pictures will be copied from internal memory. A Note Windows users may require the Windows CD when starting the software for the first time. C Caution Loss of power during transfer could result in loss of data or damage to internal memory or the memory card. Charge the battery before connecting the camera.
Viewing Pictures on a Computer Disconnecting the Camera After confirming that the indicator lamp is out, follow the on-screen instructions to turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable. Uninstalling the Supplied Software Only uninstall the supplied software when it is no longer required or before beginning reinstallation.
Using the Menus: Shooting Mode Using the Shooting Menu MENU/OK to display the 1 Press shooting menu. SHOOTING MENU the selector up or down to 4 Press highlight the desired option. 1/2 PROGRAM AE ISO IMAGE SIZE IMAGE QUALITY FINEPIX COLOR WHITE BALANCE AUTO N AUTO EXIT the selector up or down to 2 Press highlight the desired menu item. the selector right to display 3 Press options for the highlighted item.
Using the Menus: Shooting Mode Shooting Menu Options Menu item Description A SCENE POSITION Choose a scene for D/E mode (pg. 20). n ISO Adjust ISO sensitivity. Choose higher values when the subject is poorly lit ; note, however, that mottling may appear in pictures taken at high sensitivities. o IMAGE SIZE Choose image size (pg. 62). 1/2 T IMAGE QUALITY Choose image quality (pg. 63). Shoot pictures in standard color, saturated p FINEPIX COLOR color or black-and-white (pg. 63).
Using the Menus: Shooting Mode n ISO Control the camera’s sensitivity to light. Higher values can be used to reduce blur when lighting is poor; note, however, that mottling may appear in pictures taken at high sensitivities. If AUTO is selected, the camera will adjust sensitivity automatically in response to shooting conditions. Settings other than AUTO are shown by an icon in the display. The number of pictures that can be taken at current settings (pg. 96) is displayed to the top right in the monitor.
Using the Menus: Shooting Mode T IMAGE QUALITY Choose how much image files are compressed. Select FINE (low compression) for higher image quality, NORMAL (high compression) to increase the number of pictures that can be stored. W FINEPIX COLOR Enhance contrast and color saturation or take pictures in black and white. Option Description Standard contrast and saturation. cv-STANDARD Recommended in most situations. Vivid contrast and color.
Using the Menus: Shooting Mode E CONTINUOUS Capture motion in a series of pictures. The camera takes up to three pictures while the shutter-release button is pressed. A Notes • Frame rate varies with shutter speed. • Focus and exposure are determined by the first frame in each series. • The number of pictures that can STORING be recorded depends on the memory available. Additional time may be required to record pictures when shooting ends.
Using the Menus: Playback Mode Using the Playback Menu D to enter playback mode 1 Press (pg. 11). the selector right to display 4 Press options for the highlighted item. MENU/OK to display the 2 Press playback menu. the selector up or down to 5 Press highlight the desired option. the selector up or down to 3 Press highlight the desired menu item. MENU/OK to select the 6 Press highlighted option.
Using the Menus: Playback Mode Playback Menu Options The following options are available: Option k PHOTOBOOK ASSIST Description Select images to be included in a photobook (pg. 39). Search images based on categories V IMAGE SEARCH (pg. 41). Delete all or selected pictures (pg. M ERASE 43). View pictures in a slide show (pg. 1/2 q SLIDE SHOW 66). Create copies with reduced red a RED-EYE REMOVAL eye (pg. 67). Protect pictures from accidental O PROTECT deletion (pg. 67).
Using the Menus: Playback Mode a RED EYE REMOVAL If the current picture is marked with a B icon to indicate that it was taken with Intelligent Face Detection, this option can be used to remove red-eye. The camera will analyze the image; if red-eye is detected, the image will be processed to create a copy with reduced red-eye. REMOVING O PROTECT Protect pictures from accidental deletion. The following options are available. ■ FRAME Protect selected pictures.
Using the Menus: Playback Mode ■ SET ALL Press MENU/OK to protect all pictures, or press DISP/BACK to exit without changing picture status. R CROP To create a cropped copy of a picture, play the picture back and select R CROP in the playback menu. ■ RESET ALL Press MENU/OK to remove protection from all pictures, or press DISP/BACK to exit without changing picture status.
Using the Menus: Playback Mode B Tip: Intelligent Face Detection If the picture was shot with Intelligent Face Detection (pg. 24), B will be displayed in the monitor. Press the F button to zoom in on the selected face. CROP FACE CROPPING YES CANCEL MENU/OK. A confirmation 2 Press dialog will be displayed. Copy size is shown at the top. Larger crops produce larger copies; all copies have an aspect ratio of 4 : 3.
Using the Menus: Playback Mode N IMAGE ROTATE By default, pictures taken in tall orientation are displayed in wide orientation. Use this option to display pictures in the correct orientation in the monitor. It has no effect on pictures displayed on a computer or other device. the selector down to 1 Press rotate the picture 90 ° clockwise, up to rotate the picture 90 ° counterclockwise. A Notes • Protected pictures can not be rotated. Remove protection before rotating pictures (pg. 67).
Using the Menus: Playback Mode P COPY Copy pictures between internal memory and a memory card. the selector up or down to 1 Press highlight d INTERNAL MEMORY g x CARD (copy pictures from internal memory to the memory card) or x CARD g d INTERNAL MEMORY (copy pictures from a memory card to internal memory). the selector right to display 2 Press options for the highlighted item. the selector up or down to 3 Press highlight FRAME or ALL FRAMES. 4 Press MENU/OK.
Using the Menus: Playback Mode ■ ALL FRAMES Press MENU/OK to copy all pictures, or press DISP/ BACK to exit without copying pictures. C Cautions • Copying ends when the destination is full. • DPOF print information is not copied (pg. 52).
The Setup Menu Using the Setup Menu the setup menu. 1 Display 1.1 Press MENU/OK to display the Adjust settings. 2 2.1 Press the selector right to menu for the current mode. activate the setup menu. 1.2 Press the selector left to highlight a left tab. 2.2 Press the selector up or down to highlight a menu item. 1.3 Press the selector up or down to select 4. The setup menu appears. SET-UP 1 /4 DATE/TIME TIME DIFFERENCE SILENT MODE RESET FORMAT 2.
The Setup Menu Setup Menu Options Menu item e DATE/TIME p TIME DIFFERENCE nw 7 SILENT MODE 1/4 s RESET m FORMAT a IMAGE DISP. b FRAME NO. 2/4 d OPERATION VOL. e SHUTTER VOLUME f SHUTTER SOUND g PLAYBACK VOLUME 74 Description Set the camera clock. Set the clock to local time (pg. 76). Choose a language. Turn off the speaker, flash, and self-timer lamp. Reset all settings except Frame number, DATE/TIME, TIME DIFFERENCE, and VIDEO SYSTEM to default values.
The Setup Menu Menu item g LCD BRIGHTNESS Description Control the brightness of the display (pg. 79). d LCD MODE Enable or disable monitor power saving (pg. 79). o AUTO POWER OFF 3/4 Z DIGITAL IS a RED EYE REMOVAL J BLINK DETECTION c DIGITAL ZOOM l MOVIE ZOOM TYPE 4/4 R SAVE ORG IMAGE u GUIDANCE DISPLAY r VIDEO SYSTEM Options — h POWER SAVE ON / h POWER SAVE OFF 5 MIN / 2 MIN / OFF AUTO / OFF ON / OFF Default 0 h POWER SAVE ON 2 MIN OFF ON Choose the auto power off delay (pg. 79).
The Setup Menu p TIME DIFFERENCE When traveling, use this option to switch the camera clock instantly from your home time zone to the local time at your destination. the difference between local time 1 Specify and your home time zone. 1.1 Press the selector up or down to highlight j LOCAL. 1.2 Press the selector right to display the time difference. 1.3 Press the selector left or right to highlight +, –, hours, or minutes; press up or down to edit. The minimum increment is 15 minutes. 1.
The Setup Menu m FORMAT Format internal memory or a memory card. If a memory card is inserted in the camera, x will be displayed in the dialog shown at right and this option will format the memory card. If no memory card is inserted, d will be displayed and this option will format internal memory. Highlight OK and press MENU/OK to begin formatting. C Cautions • All data—including protected pictures—will be deleted. Be sure important files have been copied to a computer or other storage device.
The Setup Menu A Notes • Pictures taken in continuous shooting modes are always displayed after shooting. • The colors displayed at settings of 1.5 SEC and 3 SEC may differ from those in the final picture. b FRAME NO. New pictures are stored in Frame number 100-0001 image files named using a four-digit file number Directory File assigned by adding one to number number the last file number used. The file number is displayed during playback as shown at right. FRAME NO.
The Setup Menu g LCD BRIGHTNESS Press the selector up or down to choose display brightness and press MENU/OK to select. A Note When using any shooting mode other than P mode, the camera automatically adjusts LCD brightness, therefore LCD BRIGHTNESS is not available. d LCD MODE If h POWER SAVE ON is selected, the monitor will dim to save power if no operations are performed for several seconds. Full brightness can be restored by pressing the shutter button halfway.
The Setup Menu c DIGITAL ZOOM If ON is selected, selecting A at the maximum optical zoom position will trigger digital zoom, further magnifying the image. To cancel digital zoom, zoom out to the minimum digital zoom position and select B. Zoom indicator Zoom indicator, DIGITAL ZOOM off B A B Optical zoom 80 Zoom indicator, DIGITAL ZOOM on Optical zoom A Digital zoom C Caution Digital zoom produces lower quality images than optical zoom.
Optional Accessories The camera supports a wide range of accessories from FUJIFILM and other manufacturers. ■ Computer Related ■ Audio/Visual TV* USB Audio/visual output HDTV* Computer* HD player SD/SDHC memory card HDMI cable* Printer* USB Technical Notes ■ Printing SD card slot or card reader PictBridge-compatible printer* * Available from third-party suppliers.
Optional Accessories Accessories from FUJIFILM The following optional accessories are available from FUJIFILM. For the latest information on the accessories available in your region, check with your local FUJIFILM representative or visit http://www. fujifilm.com/products/digital_cameras/index.html. 82 Rechargeable Li-ion battery NP-45/ NP-45A (supplied) Additional NP-45 large-capacity batteries can be purchased as required. A/V cable AV-C1 Connects the camera and a TV.
Caring for the Camera To ensure continued enjoyment of the product, observe the following precautions. ■ Water and Sand Exposure to water and sand can also damage the camera and its internal circuitry and mechanisms. When using the camera at the beach or seaside, avoid exposing the camera to water or sand. Do not place the camera on a wet surface. ■ Condensation Sudden increases in temperature, such as occur when entering a heated building on a cold day, can cause condensation inside the camera.
Troubleshooting Power and Battery Problem Possible cause The battery is exhausted. The camera does The battery is not in the correct orientation. not turn on. The battery-chamber cover is not latched. Power supply Troubleshooting 84 Battery charger Solution Insert a fresh or fully-charged spare battery. Re-insert the battery in the correct orientation. Latch the battery-chamber cover. Warm the battery by placing it in a pocket The battery is cold.
Troubleshooting Menus and Displays Problem Menus and displays are not in English. Possible cause English is not selected for the n w option in the setup menu. Solution Select ENGLISH. Page 12, 74 Shooting Problem Taking pictures Solution Page Insert a new memory card or delete pictures. 8, 43 Format the memory card or internal memory. 77 Clean the contacts with a soft, dry cloth. — Insert a new memory card. 8 Insert a fresh or fully-charged spare battery. 6 Turn the camera on.
Troubleshooting Problem Face detection not available. Intelligent No face is Face detected. Detection Wrong subject selected. Macro mode is Close-ups not available. The flash does not fire. Flash Flash mode not available. Possible cause Solution Page Intelligent Face Detection is not available Choose a different shooting mode. 19 in the current shooting mode. The subject’s face is obscured by Remove the obstructions. sunglasses, a hat, long hair, or other objects.
Troubleshooting Problem Pictures are blurred. Problem images Pictures are mottled. Vertical lines appear in pictures. Possible cause The lens is dirty. The lens is blocked. R is displayed during shooting and the focus frame is displayed in red. 0 is displayed during shooting. The ambient temperature is high and the subject is poorly lit. Solution Clean the lens. Keep objects away from the lens. Page 83 15 Check focus before shooting. 16, 91 Use the flash or a tripod.
Troubleshooting Playback Problem Pictures are grainy. Possible cause The pictures were taken with a different make or model of camera. The pictures were taken at an image size of t or with a different make or model of Pictures Playback zoom camera. unavailable. Pictures were saved or cropped at the size of t, or copies created with j RESIZE. The camera is in silent mode. No sound Playback volume is too low. Audio in movie The microphone was obstructed. playback. The speaker is obstructed.
Troubleshooting Connections Solution View pictures on the TV. Connect the camera correctly. Connect the camera once movie playback has ended. Set input to “VIDEO.” Match the camera r VIDEO SYSTEM setting to the TV. Adjust the volume. Match the camera r VIDEO SYSTEM setting to the TV. Page 48 48 47, 48 — 75 — 75 Connect the camera correctly. 58 Connect the camera correctly. Turn the printer on. 49 — — — Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause Monitor is off. The camera is connected to a TV.
Troubleshooting Miscellaneous Problem Nothing happens when the shutter button is pressed. Possible cause Temporary camera malfunction. The battery is exhausted. The camera does not Temporary camera malfunction. function as expected. 90 Solution Remove and reinsert the battery or disconnect and reconnect the AC adapter/ DC coupler. Insert a fresh or fully-charged spare battery. Remove and reinsert the battery or disconnect and reconnect the AC adapter/ DC coupler.
Warning Messages and Displays The following warnings are displayed in the monitor: Warning O (red) N (blinks red) 0 Description The battery is low. The battery is exhausted. Slow shutter speed. Picture may be blurred. R (displayed in red The camera can not focus. with red focus frame) Aperture or shutter speed shown in red BLINK DETECTED FOCUS ERROR TURN OFF THE CAMERA AND TURN ON AGAIN Camera malfunction. The lens barrel is touched. No memory card inserted when P COPY is selected in the playback menu.
Warning Messages and Displays Warning CARD ERROR Description The memory card is not formatted for use in the camera. Memory card error or connection error. 92 Format the memory card (pg. 77). Clean the contacts with a soft, dry cloth. If the The memory card contacts require cleaning or message is repeated, format the memory card (pg. 77). the memory card is damaged. If the message persists, replace the memory card. Incompatible memory card. Use a compatible memory card. Camera malfunction.
Warning Messages and Displays Warning FRAME NO. FULL Description The camera has run out of frame numbers (current frame number is 999-9999). — Remove protection before deleting or rotating pictures. Select a different source. These pictures can not be cropped. These pictures can not be resized. Copy the pictures to internal memory and create a new print order. — — Remove protection before rotating pictures (pg. 67). — Troubleshooting An attempt was made to execute IMAGE SEARCH over too many pictures.
Warning Messages and Displays Warning Description PRESS AND HOLD An attempt was made to choose a flash mode THE DISP BUTTON TO or adjust the volume with the camera in silent DEACTIVATE SILENT MODE mode. A connection error occurred while pictures COMMUNICATION ERROR were being printed or copied to a computer or other device. PRINTER ERROR PRINTER ERROR RESUME? CAN NOT BE PRINTED 94 Printer out of paper or ink, or other printer error.
Glossary Digital zoom: Unlike optical zoom, digital zoom does not increase the amount of visible detail. Instead, details visible using optical zoom are simply enlarged, producing a slightly “grainy” image. DPOF (Digital Print Order Format): A standard that allows pictures to be printed from “print orders” stored in internal memory or on a memory card. The information in the order includes the pictures to be printed and the number of copies of each picture.
Internal Memory and Memory Card Capacity/Recording Time The following table provides estimates of the recording time or the number of available frames at different image qualities. All figures are approximate; file size varies with the scene recorded, producing wide variations in the number of files that can be stored. The number of exposures or length remaining may not diminish at an even rate. You can take a few pictures for trial without a memory card.
Specifications System Model Effective pixels CCD Storage media File system Appendix FinePix JX280 Series / JX180 Series 14.1 million ½.3 -in., square-pixel CCD with primary color filter • Internal memory (approx. 24 MB) • SD/SDHC memory cards (see page 8) Compliant with Design Rule for Camera File System (DCF), Exif 2.3, and Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) File format • Still pictures: Exif 2.
Specifications System Exposure compensation Scene modes –2 EV – +2 EV in increments of 1/3 EV (P) A (NATURAL AND FLASH LIGHTING), B (NATURAL LIGHT), U (PORTRAIT), d (BABY), 2 (SMILE&SHOOT), K (LANDSCAPE), N (MOTION PANORAMA), L (SPORT), D (NIGHT), U (NIGHT (TRIPOD)), W (FIREWORKS), E (SUNSET), F (SNOW), G (BEACH), I (PARTY), O (FLOWER), P (TEXT) Image stabilization Available Intelligent Face Detection Available Shutter speed ¼ s–1/1,400 s (AUTO mode); 8 s–1/1,400 s (other modes); combined mechanical and el
Specifications Input/output terminals A/V OUT (audio/video output) Digital input/output Power supply/other Power supply Guide to the number of available frames for battery operation Camera dimensions (W × H × D) Camera weight Shooting weight Operating conditions NTSC or PAL with monaural sound USB 2.0 High Speed; shares A/V OUT connector NP-45A rechargeable battery Battery Type NP-45A Number of frames (AUTO mode) Approx.
Specifications BC-45B battery charger Rated input Input capacity Rated output Supported batteries Charging time Dimensions (W × H × D) Weight Operating temperature 100 V–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz 6.0 VA (100 V / 240 V) 4.2 V DC, 550 mA NP-45A rechargeable batteries Approx. 110 minutes (25 °C / 77 °F) 91 mm × 46 mm × 23 mm/3.6 in. × 1.8 in. × 0.9 in. Approx. 65 g/2.3 oz., excluding battery 0 °C – +40 °C/+32 °F – +104 °F The weight and dimensions vary with the country or region of sale.
Specifications Color Television Systems NTSC (National Television System Committee) is a color television telecasting specification adopted mainly in the U.S.A., Canada, and Japan. PAL (Phase Alternation by Line) is a color television system adopted mainly in European countries and China. Notices • Specifications subject to change without notice. FUJIFILM shall not be held liable for damages resulting from errors in this manual.
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