Owner’s Manual
Thank you for your purchase of this
product. This manual describes
how to use your FUJIFILM FinePix
J27, J28, J29, J30, J32, J37 or J38
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/index.html
BL00881-201 EN
Before You Begin
First Steps
Basic Photography and Playback
More on Photography
More on Playback
Movies
Connections
Menus
Technical Notes
Troubleshooting
Appendix
Camera Q & A
Find items by task.
Camera Setup
Camera Setup
Question
Question
How do I set the camera clock?
Can I set the clock to local time when I travel?
How do I keep the monitor from turning off automatically?
How do I stop the camera beeping and clicking?
What are the parts of the camera called?
What do the icons in the monitor mean?
How do I use the menus?
What’s behind that flashing icon or error message in the monitor?
How much charge is left in the battery?
Taking Pictures
Taking Pictures
Question
Question
How many pictures can I take?
Is there a quick and easy way to take snapshots?
How can I make good portraits?
Can the camera automatically select the most suitable mode?
Is there a simple way to adjust settings for different scenes?
How do I shoot a panorama?
How do I shoot close-ups?
Key phrase
Key phrase
Date and time
Time difference
Auto power off
Silent mode
Operation and shutter volume
Parts of the camera
Monitor
Menus
Messages and displays
Battery level
See page
See page
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77
76
25
73
2
3
56
86
14
Key phrase
Key phrase
Memory capacity
k mode
Intelligent Face Detection
G mode
Shooting mode
W mode
Macro mode (Close-ups)
See page
See page
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19
29
28
30
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Camera Q & A
Question
Question
Key phrase
Key phrase
See page
See page
How do I keep the flash from firing?
How do I stop my subjects’ eyes glowing red when I use the flash?
How do I “fill-in” shadows on back-lit subjects?
How do I take a group portrait that includes the photographer?
How do I frame pictures with the subject off to one side?
How do I shoot movies?
Viewing Pictures
Viewing Pictures
Flash mode
Self-timer mode
Focus lock
Recording movies
24
26
21
39
Question
Question
Key phrase
Key phrase
See page
See page
How do I view my pictures?
Is there a simple way to delete one image?
How do I delete one or all images at once?
Can I zoom in on pictures during playback?
How do I view a lot of pictures at once?
How do I view all pictures taken on the same day?
Can I protect my pictures from accidental deletion?
Can I hide the icons in the monitor when viewing my pictures?
How do I view my pictures on TV?
Sharing Pictures
Sharing Pictures
Can I print pictures on my home printer?
Can I copy my pictures to my computer?
Question
Question
Single-frame playback
Deleting pictures
Erase
Playback zoom
Multi-frame playback
Sort by date
Protect
Choosing a display format
Viewing pictures on TV
33
18
37
34
35
36
67
33
42
Key phrase
Key phrase
Printing pictures
Viewing pictures on a computer
See page
See page
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Table of Contents
Camera Q & A ..................................................................................... ii
Camera Setup ............................................................................... ii
Taking Pictures ............................................................................. ii
Viewing Pictures ......................................................................... iii
Sharing Pictures .......................................................................... iii
About This Manual ......................................................................... vi
Before You Begin
Before You Begin
Introduction ....................................................................................... 1
Symbols and Conventions .......................................................... 1
Supplied Accessories .................................................................... 1
Parts of the Camera ....................................................................... 2
The Monitor ................................................................................... 3
First Steps
First Steps
Inserting the Battery...................................................................... 4
Charging the Battery ..................................................................... 6
Inserting a Memory Card ............................................................. 8
Turning the Camera on and Off ..............................................12
Shooting Mode .............................................................................12
Playback Mode ..............................................................................12
Basic Setup .......................................................................................13
Basic Photography and Playback
Basic Photography and Playback
Taking Pictures in k (Auto) Mode ........................................14
Viewing Pictures ............................................................................18
More on Photography
More on Photography
Intelligent Face Detection .........................................................19
Focus Lock ........................................................................................21
L Macro mode (Close-ups) ......................................................23
K Using the Flash ...........................................................................24
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J Using the Self-Timer ...............................................................26
a Shooting Mode .........................................................................28
Selecting a Shooting Mode......................................................28
Shooting Modes ...........................................................................29
G SCENE RECOGNITION ........................................................29
More on Playback
More on Playback
Single-Frame Playback ...............................................................33
Playback Zoom ..............................................................................34
Multi-Frame Playback .................................................................35
Sort by Date .....................................................................................36
A Deleting Pictures .....................................................................37
Movies
Movies
A Recording Movies ...................................................................39
D Viewing Movies .......................................................................41
Connections
Connections
Viewing Pictures on TV ...............................................................42
Printing Pictures via USB ...........................................................43
Connecting the Camera ............................................................43
Printing Selected Pictures ........................................................43
Printing the DPOF Print Order ................................................44
Creating a DPOF Print Order ....................................................46
Viewing Pictures on a Computer ............................................49
Installing FinePixViewer ............................................................49
Installing FinePixViewer S: Windows .................................49
Installing FinePixViewer: Macintosh ..................................52
Connecting the Camera ............................................................54
Menus
Menus
The Shooting Menu ......................................................................56
Using the Shooting Menu .........................................................56
Shooting Menu Options ............................................................57
g ISO .............................................................................................58
k QUALITY ..................................................................................59
d EXP. COMPENSATION .........................................................60
e WHITE BALANCE ..................................................................61
c CONTINUOUS (Continuous shooting) .........................62
The Playback Menu.......................................................................63
Using the Playback Menu .........................................................63
Playback Menu Options .............................................................64
b RED EYE REMOVAL ..............................................................65
B SLIDE SHOW ..........................................................................66
E PROTECT .................................................................................67
F COPY.........................................................................................68
D IMAGE ROTATE ......................................................................70
H TRIMMING ..............................................................................71
The Setup Menu .............................................................................72
Using the Setup Menu ...............................................................72
Setup Menu Options ...................................................................73
a IMAGE DISP. ..........................................................................74
b FRAME NO. ............................................................................74
c DIGITAL ZOOM ....................................................................75
a LCD POWER SAVE ...............................................................75
f PLAYBACK VOLUME ...........................................................75
g LCD BRIGHTNESS................................................................75
m FORMAT .................................................................................76
o AUTO POWER OFF ..............................................................76
p TIME DIFFERENCE ...............................................................77
Table of Contents
Technical Notes
Technical Notes
Optional Accessories ...................................................................78
Accessories from Fujifilm ..........................................................79
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting ............................................................................80
Warning Messages and Displays ............................................86
Appendix
Appendix
Glossary .............................................................................................90
Internal Memory/Memory Card Capacity ..........................91
Specifications ..................................................................................93
Caring for the Camera .................................................................98
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About This Manual
This manual is for use with the following FinePix cameras: the J27, J28, J29, J30, J32, J37 and J38. All
operations are identical; save where otherwise noted, the illustrations in this manual show the J30.
Model
Model
FinePix J27 / J28 / J29
FinePix J30 / J32 / J37 * / J38
* FinePix J37 has a 3.0-inch monitor and the others each have a 2.7-inch monitor.
Before using the camera, read this Owner’s Manual and the other supplied documents. For
information on specific topics, consult the sources below.
rF/rN/g3 : 2/o/n/m/p
yF/yN/!3 : 2/0/n/m/p
Effective pixels
Effective pixels
10.2 million
12.2 million
Image size (pixels)
Image size (pixels)
Camera Q & A ....................................................
✔✔ Camera Q & A
.................................................... pg. ii
pg. ii
Know what you want to do but don’t know the
name for it? Find the answer in “Camera Q & A.”
Table of Contents ..............................................
✔✔ Table of Contents
..............................................pg. iv
pg. iv
The “Table of Contents” gives an overview of the
entire manual. The principal camera operations
are listed here.
..............................................pg. 80
pg. 80
✔✔ Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting ..............................................
Having a specific problem with the camera?
Find the answer here.
✔✔ Warning Messages and Displays
Warning Messages and Displays .......................
Find out what’s behind that flashing icon or
error message in the monitor.
.......................pg. 86
pg. 86
Glossary ..........................................................
✔✔ Glossary
..........................................................pg. 90
pg. 90
The meanings of some technical terms may be
found here.
✔✔ Restrictions on Camera Settings
Restrictions on Camera Settings
See another supplied document for restrictions
on the options available in each shooting mode.
Memory Cards
Pictures can be stored in the camera’s internal memory or on optional SD and SDHC memory cards. In this
manual, SD memory cards are referred to as “memory cards.” For more information, see page 8.
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Introduction
Symbols and Conventions
Symbols and Conventions
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.
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.
Supplied Accessories
Supplied Accessories
The following items are included with the camera:
NP-45A rechargeable
Strap
USB cable
battery
AC adapter
(The type of the plug
depends on the country
or region where you
purchased the camera.)
Attaching the Strap
Attach the strap as shown.
FinePix software CD
Owner’s Manual
(may be distributed
on CD in some
countries or regions)
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Introduction
Parts of the Camera
Parts of the Camera
For more information, refer to the page listed to the right of each item.
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Selector button
Move cursor up
o (monitor brightness)
button (see below)
I (delete) button (pg. 18)
Move cursor left
L (macro)
button (pg. 23)
MENU/OK button
(pg. 13)
Move cursor right
K (flash) button
(pg. 24)
Move cursor down
J (self-timer) button (pg. 26)
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5
18
19
1 Shutter button ...................................16–17
2 ON/OFF button .............................................12
3 Flash ..................................................................24
4 Self-timer lamp ..........................................26
5 Lens and lens cover
6 Microphone .................................................39
7 Speaker ...........................................................41
8 Monitor ............................................................. 3
9 DISP (display)/BACK button ..........16, 33
( (silent mode) button ....................25
10 Indicator lamp ............................................17
11 W (zoom out) button ..................... 15, 35
12 T (zoom in) button ...........................15, 34
13 USB multi-connector ........6, 42, 43, 54
14 D (playback) button ............................33
15 Strap eyelet .................................................... 1
16 Battery-chamber cover .......................... 4
17 Tripod mount
18 Battery chamber ......................................... 4
19 Battery latch .................................................. 4
20 Memory card slot ....................................... 9
B Tip: Monitor Brightness
Pressing the o button briefly increases monitor brightness, making the display easier to see in bright light.
Normal brightness is restored when a photograph is taken.
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