Owner’s Manual
Thank you for your purchase of this
product. This manual describes
how to use your FUJIFILM FinePix
J20 or J25 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
BL00835-200 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 fl ashing 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 diff erent scenes?
How do I shoot close-ups?
How do I keep the fl ash from fi ring?
How do I stop my subjects’ eyes glowing red when I use the fl ash?
How do I “fi ll-in” shadows on back-lit subjects?
How do I take a group portrait that includes the photographer?
Key phrase
Key phrase
Date and time
Time diff erence
Auto power off
Silent mode
Operation and shutter volume
Parts of the camera
Monitor
Menus
Messages and displays
Battery level
Key phrase
Key phrase
Memory capacity
k mode
Intelligent Face Detection
G mode
Shooting mode
Macro mode (Close-ups)
Flash mode
Self-timer mode
See page
See page
12
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76
25
72
2
3
55
86
13
See page
See page
91
13
18
29
28
23
24
26
ii
Question
Question
How do I frame pictures with the subject off to one side?
How do I shoot movies?
Viewing Pictures
Viewing Pictures
Camera Q & A
Key phrase
Key phrase
Focus lock
Recording movies
See page
See page
21
38
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
32
17
36
33
34
35
66
32
41
Key phrase
Key phrase
Printing pictures
Viewing pictures on a computer
See page
See page
42
48
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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
Charging the Battery ..................................................................... 4
Inserting the Battery...................................................................... 6
Inserting a Memory Card ............................................................. 8
Turning the Camera on and Off ............................................... 11
Shooting Mode ............................................................................. 11
Playback Mode .............................................................................. 11
Basic Setup .......................................................................................12
Basic Photography and Playback
Basic Photography and Playback
Taking Pictures in k (Auto) Mode ........................................13
Viewing Pictures ............................................................................17
More on Photography
More on Photography
Intelligent Face Detection and Red-Eye Removal ..........18
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 ...............................................................32
Playback Zoom ..............................................................................33
Multi-Frame Playback .................................................................34
Sort by Date .....................................................................................35
A Deleting Pictures .....................................................................36
Movies
Movies
A Recording Movies ...................................................................38
D Viewing Movies .......................................................................40
Connections
Connections
Viewing Pictures on TV ...............................................................41
Printing Pictures via USB ...........................................................42
Connecting the Camera ............................................................42
Printing Selected Pictures ........................................................42
Printing the DPOF Print Order ................................................43
Creating a DPOF Print Order ....................................................45
Viewing Pictures on a Computer ............................................48
Installing FinePixViewer ............................................................48
Installing FinePixViewer S: Windows .................................48
Installing FinePixViewer: Macintosh ..................................51
Connecting the Camera ............................................................53
Menus
Menus
The Shooting Menu ......................................................................55
Using the Shooting Menu .........................................................55
Shooting Menu Options ............................................................56
g ISO .............................................................................................57
k QUALITY ..................................................................................58
d EXP. COMPENSATION .........................................................59
e WHITE BALANCE ..................................................................60
c CONTINUOUS (Continuous shooting) .........................61
The Playback Menu.......................................................................62
Using the Playback Menu .........................................................62
Playback Menu Options .............................................................63
b RED EYE REMOVAL ..............................................................64
B SLIDE SHOW ..........................................................................65
E PROTECT .................................................................................66
F COPY.........................................................................................67
D IMAGE ROTATE ......................................................................69
H TRIMMING ..............................................................................70
The Setup Menu .............................................................................71
Using the Setup Menu ...............................................................71
Setup Menu Options ...................................................................72
a IMAGE DISP. ..........................................................................73
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 Fujifi lm ..........................................................79
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting ............................................................................80
Warning Messages and Displays ............................................86
Appendix
Appendix
Glossary .............................................................................................90
Internal Memory/Memory Card Capacity ..........................91
Specifi cations ..................................................................................92
Caring for the Camera .................................................................97
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About This Manual
This manual is for use with the following FinePix cameras: the J20 and J25. The J20 has a 2.7-inch
monitor; the J25 has a 3.0-inch monitor. All operations are identical; save where otherwise noted, the
illustrations in this manual show the J25. Before using the camera, read this Owner’s Manual and the
other supplied documents. For information on specifi c topics, consult the sources below.
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 specifi c problem with the camera?
Find the answer here.
✔✔ Warning Messages and Displays
Warning Messages and Displays .......................
Find out what’s behind that fl ashing 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 simplifi ed for explanatory purposes.
Supplied Accessories
Supplied Accessories
The following items are included with the camera:
or
NP-45 rechargeable
battery
BC-45A battery charger (with
power cable or built-in plug)
USB cable
Attaching the Strap
Attach the strap as shown.
Strap
FinePix software CD
(IMPORTANT: read
the End User License
Agreement before
opening.)
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. 17)
Move cursor left
L (macro)
button (pg. 23)
MENU/OK button
(pg. 12)
Move cursor right
K (fl ash) button
(pg. 24)
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1 Shutter button ...................................15–16
2 ON/OFF button .............................................11
3 Flash ..................................................................24
4 Microphone .................................................38
5 Speaker ...........................................................40
6 Lens and lens cover
7 Self-timer lamp ..........................................26
8 Monitor ............................................................. 3
9 DISP (display)/BACK button .......... 15, 32
( (silent mode) button ....................25
10 Indicator lamp ............................................16
11 W (zoom out) button .....................14, 34
12 T (zoom in) button ...........................14, 33
13 D (playback) button ............................32
14 Strap eyelet .................................................... 1
15 Battery-chamber cover .......................... 6
Move cursor down
J (self-timer) button (pg. 26)
16 Connector for USB cable .............42, 53
Connector for A/V cable .....................41
17 Tripod mount
18 Battery chamber ......................................... 6
19 Battery latch .................................................. 6
20 Memory card slot ....................................... 8
B Tip: Monitor Brightness
Pressing the o button briefl y 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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