Fujifilm FinePix Z37 User manual

Category
Bridge cameras
Type
User manual
Before You Begin
First Steps
Basic Photography and Playback
More on Photography
More on Playback
Movies
Connections
Menus
Technical Notes
Troubleshooting
Appendix
Owners Manual
Thank you for your purchase of this
product. This manual describes
how to use your FUJIFILM FinePix
Z35 or Z37 digital camera and the
supplied software. Be sure that
you have read and understood its
contents before using the camera.
BL00947-201
EN
For information on related products, visit our website at
http://www.fujifilm.com/products/index.html
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About This Manual
This manual is for use with the following FinePix cameras: the Z35 and Z37. All operations are
identical; save where otherwise noted, the illustrations in this manual show the Z35.
Model
Model
Monitor
Monitor
FinePix Z35 2.5-inch
FinePix Z37 2.7-inch
Before using the camera, read this Owners Manual and the other supplied documents. For
information on speci c topics, consult the sources below.
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
..............................................
..............................................
pg. 80
pg. 80
Having a speci c problem with the camera?
Find the answer here.
Glossary
Glossary
..........................................................
..........................................................
pg. 91
pg. 91
The meanings of some technical terms may be
found here.
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
..............................................
..............................................
pg. vi
pg. vi
The “Table of Contents” gives an overview of the
entire manual. The principal camera operations
are listed here.
Warning Messages and Displays
Warning Messages and Displays
.......................
.......................
pg. 87
pg. 87
Find out what’s behind that  ashing icon or
error message in the monitor.
Camera Q & A
Camera Q & A
...................................................
...................................................
pg. iii
pg. iii
Know what you want to do but don’t know the
name for it? Find the answer in “Camera Q & A.
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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Camera Q & A
Find items by task.
Camera Setup
Camera Setup
Question
Question
Key phrase
Key phrase
See page
See page
How do I set the camera clock? Date and time 14
Can I set the clock to local time when I travel? Time di erence 77
How do I keep the monitor from turning o automatically? Auto power o 76
How do I make the monitor brighter or darker? LCD brightness 76
How do I stop the camera beeping and clicking?
Silent mode 27
Volume 75
What are the parts of the camera called? Parts of the camera 2
What do the icons in the monitor mean? Monitor 3
How do I use the menus? Menus 55
What’s behind that  ashing icon or error message in the monitor? Messages and displays 87
How much charge is left in the battery? Battery level 16
Sharing Pictures
Sharing Pictures
Question
Question
Key phrase
Key phrase
See page
See page
Can I print pictures on my home printer? Printing pictures 43
Can I copy my pictures to my computer? Viewing pictures on a computer 48
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Camera Q & A
Taking Pictures
Taking Pictures
Question
Question
Key phrase
Key phrase
See page
See page
How many pictures can I take? Memory capacity 92
Is there a quick and easy way to take snapshots?
k mode
16
How can I make good portraits? Intelligent Face Detection 21
Can the camera automatically select the most suitable mode?
G mode 31
Is there a simple way to adjust settings for di erent scenes? Shooting mode 30
How do I shoot close-ups? Macro mode (Close-ups) 25
How do I keep the  ash from  ring?
Flash mode 26How do I stop my subjects’ eyes glowing red when I use the  ash?
How do I “ ll-in” shadows on back-lit subjects?
How do I take a group portrait that includes the photographer? Self-timer mode 28
How do I frame pictures with the subject o to one side? Focus lock 23
How do I shoot movies? Recording movies 40
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Camera Q & A
Viewing Pictures
Viewing Pictures
Question
Question
Key phrase
Key phrase
See page
See page
How do I view my pictures? Single-frame playback 34
Is there a simple way to delete one image? Deleting pictures 20
How do I delete one or all images at once? Erase 38
Can I zoom in on pictures during playback? Playback zoom 35
How do I view a lot of pictures at once? Multi-frame playback 36
How do I view all pictures taken on the same day? Sort by date 37
Can I protect my pictures from accidental deletion? Protect 65
Can I hide the icons in the monitor when viewing my pictures? Choosing a display format 34
Can I view my pictures in a slide show? Slide show 63
Can I add a short voice memo to my pictures? Voice memo 69
Can I crop unwanted elements out of my pictures? Crop 66
Can I copy pictures from internal memory to a memory card? Copy 67
Can I process still images for posting to a blog? Process still images 62
How do I view my pictures on TV? Viewing pictures on TV 42
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About This Manual .......................................................................... ii
Camera Q & A .................................................................................... iii
Camera Setup .............................................................................. iii
Sharing Pictures .......................................................................... iii
Taking Pictures ............................................................................ iv
Viewing Pictures .......................................................................... v
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 O .............................................. 13
Shooting Mode .............................................................................13
Playback Mode ..............................................................................13
Basic Setup .......................................................................................14
Basic Photography and Playback
Basic Photography and Playback
Taking Pictures in k (AUTO) Mode ...................................... 16
Viewing Pictures ............................................................................20
More on Photography
More on Photography
B Intelligent Face Detection and Red-Eye Removal ...21
Focus Lock ........................................................................................23
L Macro mode (Close-ups) ......................................................25
K Using the Flash (Intelligent Flash) .....................................26
J Using the Self-Timer ...............................................................28
a Shooting Mode .........................................................................30
Selecting a Shooting Mode......................................................30
Shooting Modes ...........................................................................30
G SCENE RECOGNITION ........................................................31
More on Playback
More on Playback
Single-Frame Playback ...............................................................34
Playback Zoom ..............................................................................35
Multi-Frame Playback .................................................................36
Sort by Date .....................................................................................37
A Deleting Pictures .....................................................................38
Movies
Movies
A Recording Movies ...................................................................40
D Viewing Movies .......................................................................41
Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
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 ............................................48
Installing FinePixViewer ............................................................48
Installing FinePixViewer: 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
d EXP. COMPENSATION .........................................................57
e WHITE BALANCE ..................................................................58
f IMAGE QUALITY ...................................................................58
g ISO .............................................................................................59
h FINEPIX COLOR .....................................................................59
c CONTINUOUS (Continuous shooting) .........................60
The Playback Menu.......................................................................61
Using the Playback Menu .........................................................61
Playback Menu Options .............................................................61
u TRIMMING FOR BLOG ........................................................62
B SLIDE SHOW ..........................................................................63
b RED EYE REMOVAL ..............................................................63
D IMAGE ROTATE ......................................................................64
E PROTECT .................................................................................65
H TRIMMING ..............................................................................66
F COPY.........................................................................................67
I VOICE MEMO .........................................................................69
The Setup Menu .............................................................................71
Using the Setup Menu ...............................................................71
Setup Menu Options ...................................................................72
a IMAGE DISP. ..........................................................................73
b FRAME NO. ............................................................................74
k ILLUMINATION.....................................................................74
c DIGITAL ZOOM ....................................................................75
h LCD POWER SAVE ...............................................................75
f VOLUME .................................................................................75
j SOUND ...................................................................................76
g LCD BRIGHTNESS................................................................76
m FORMAT .................................................................................76
o AUTO POWER OFF ..............................................................76
p TIME DIFFERENCE ...............................................................77
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Table of Contents
Technical Notes
Technical Notes
Optional Accessories ...................................................................78
Accessories from Fuji lm ..........................................................79
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting ............................................................................80
Warning Messages and Displays ............................................ 87
Appendix
Appendix
Glossary .............................................................................................91
Internal Memory/Memory Card Capacity ..........................92
Speci cations ..................................................................................93
Caring for the Camera .................................................................97
Before You Begin
1
Introduction
Symbols and Conventions
Symbols and Conventions
The following symbols are used in this manual:
Caution: This information should be read before use to ensure correct operation.
Note: Points to note when using the camera.
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 simpli ed for explanatory purposes.
Supplied Accessories
Supplied Accessories
The following items are included with the camera:
USB cable
CD-ROM
NP-45A rechargeable
battery
Strap
Attaching the Strap
Attach the strap as shown.
Owner’s Manual
(may be distributed on
CD in some countries
or regions)
AC adapter
(The type of the
plug depends on the
country or region
where you purchased
the camera.)
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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.
16 DISP (display)/BACK button ..........18, 34
( (silent mode) button ....................27
17 Battery-chamber cover .......................... 4
18 Tripod mount
19 Memory card slot ....................................... 9
20 Battery chamber ......................................... 4
21 Battery latch .................................................. 4
8 Monitor ............................................................. 3
9 W (zoom out) button .....................17, 35
10 T (zoom in) button ...........................17, 35
11 D (playback) button ............................34
12 USB multi-connector ........ 6, 42, 43, 53
13 Strap eyelet .................................................... 1
14 MENU/OK button .........................................14
15 A (movie recording) button ...........40
1 Shutter button ...........................................19
2 Flash ..................................................................26
3 Lens
4 Microphone .................................................69
5 Speaker ...........................................................70
6 Shooting indicator ..................................74
Self-timer lamp ..........................................29
Charging indicator .................................... 6
7 n switch and lens cover ........13
8
16
17
18
11
9
10
15
14
13
12
Selector button
Move cursor left
L (macro)
button (pg. 25)
Move cursor up
I (delete) button (pg. 20)
Move cursor down
J (self-timer) button (pg. 28)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
20
19
21
Move cursor right
K ( ash) button
(pg. 26)
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Introduction
Before You Begin
The Monitor
The Monitor
The following indicators may appear in the monitor during shooting and playback:
Shooting
Shooting
AF
ISO 100
17
M
-
1
2
3
12 / 31 / 2050 10:00 AM
N
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
12
11
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
12 Movie quality ................................... 40
13 Image quality ................................... 58
14 Number of available frames
...................................................................92
15 FINEPIX COLOR ................................59
16 Focus warning .................................18
17 Blur warning ......................................26
18 Sensitivity ............................................59
19 Internal memory indicator
*
....... 8
20 Exposure compensation ...........57
1 Macro (close-up) mode............. 25
2 Flash mode.........................................26
3 Silent mode .......................................27
4 Intelligent Face Detection
indicator ..............................................21
5 Shooting mode .............................. 30
6 Battery level .......................................16
7 Self timer indicator ........................28
8 White balance ................................. 58
9 Focus frame .......................................18
10 Date and time...................................14
11 Continuous mode ........................ 60
* Indicates that no memory card is inserted and that pictures will be
stored in the camera’s internal memory (pg. 8).
Playback
Playback
12 / 31 / 2050
100-0001
ISO 100
250 F4.2
-
1
2
3
10:00 AM
N
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
1 Intelligent Face Detection
indicator ...............................................35
2 Silent mode indicator ..................27
3 Playback mode indicator ......... 34
4 Protected image .............................65
5 Voice memo indicator................ 69
6 Red-eye removal indicator ......63
7 Gift image .......................................... 34
8 Frame number .................................74
9 DPOF print indicator ....................47
10 Blog image .........................................62
First Steps
4
Inserting the Battery
The following explains how to insert the battery into the camera.
1
Open the battery-chamber cover.
Note
Be sure the camera is o before opening the
battery-chamber cover.
Cautions
Do not turn the camera on or o while the
battery-chamber cover is open. Failure to
observe this precaution could result in damage
to image  les or memory cards.
Do not use excessive force when handling the
battery-chamber cover.
2
Insert the battery.
Face the gold terminals
downward and align
the orange stripe on
the battery with the
orange battery latch.
Keeping the battery
latch pressed to the side
(q), slide the battery
into the camera (w).
Con rm that the battery is securely latched.
Battery latch
Orange stripe
5
Inserting the Battery
First Steps
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.
3
Close the battery-chamber cover.
Removing the Battery
After turning the camera o , open the battery-
chamber cover, press the battery latch to the side,
and slide the battery out of the camera as shown.
Battery latch
Tips: Using an AC Adapter
The camera can be powered by a supplied AC
adapter. See page 6 for details.
If the camera is powered by an AC adapter, demo
mode instructions will be displayed when the
camera is turned on. Selecting this option starts a
slide show. To cancel, press the shutter button.
6
Charging the Battery
The battery is not charged at shipment. Charge the battery before use.
1
Connect the supplied AC adapter into the
USB multi-connector.
Con rm that the camera is o .
Charging indicator
2
Plug the AC adapter in.
Plug the AC adapter into a power outlet.
The Charging indicator will light up.
The Charging Indicator
The charging indicator shows battery charge
status as follows:
Charging indicator
Charging indicator
Battery status
Battery status
Action
Action
O
Battery not
inserted.
Check that
the battery
is properly
inserted
Battery fully
charged.
Charging is
complete
Glows
Battery
charging.
Blinks Battery fault.
Unplug the
AC adapter
(pg. 80)
3
Charge the battery.
Charging is complete when the charging
indicator turns o .
Note
The battery cannot be charged when the camera is on.
7
Charging the Battery
First Steps
Cautions: Caring for the Battery
The only types of batteries you can use are NP-45A.
Use only the camera to charge NP-45A. Failure to observe this precaution could result in product malfunction.
Do not a x 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.
Do not remove the labels from the battery or attempt to split or peel the outer casing.
The battery gradually loses its charge when not in use. Charge the battery one or two days before use.
Read the supplied documentation for additional cautions concerning battery use.
Caution: Battery Life
A noticeable decrease in the length of time the battery will hold a charge indicates that it has reached the end
of its service life and should be replaced.
Cautions: Charging the Battery
Remove dirt from the battery terminals with a clean, dry cloth. Failure to observe this precaution could
prevent the battery from charging.
Charging times increase at low temperatures.
8
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. Note that because camera malfunction could cause internal memory to become
corrupted, the pictures in internal memory should periodically be transferred to a computer and
saved on the computer hard disk or on removable media such as CDs or DVDs. The pictures in
internal memory can also be copied to a memory card (see page 67). To prevent internal memory
from becoming full, be sure to delete pictures when they are no longer needed.
When a memory card is inserted as described below, the card will be used for recording and playback.
Compatible Memory Cards
Compatible Memory Cards
SanDisk SD and SDHC memory cards have been tested and approved for use in the camera. A complete
list of approved memory cards is available at http://www.fujifilm.com/products/digital_cameras/index.html.
Operation is not guaranteed with other cards. The camera can not be used with MultiMediaCard (MMC)
or xD-Picture cards.
Caution
SD memory cards can be locked, making it impossible to format the card
or to record or delete images. Before inserting an SD memory card, slide
the write-protect switch to the unlocked position.
Write-protect
Write-protect
switch
switch
9
Inserting a Memory Card
First Steps
Inserting a Memory Card
Inserting a Memory Card
1
Open the battery-chamber cover.
Note
Be sure the camera is o before opening the
battery-chamber cover.
Cautions
Do not turn the camera on or o while the
battery-chamber cover is open. Failure to
observe this precaution could result in damage
to image  les or memory cards.
Do not use excessive force when handling the
battery-chamber cover.
2
Insert the memory card.
Holding the memory card in the orientation
shown below, slide it all the way in. Press
rmly until it clicks into place.
Click
Battery
• Be sure card
is at correct
orientation; do
not insert at an
angle or use
force.
If the battery-chamber cover cannot be closed,
do not attempt to close it with excessive force,
check that the card is correctly orientated.
If the images are recorded in the internal
memory after the card is inserted, check that
the card is correctly inserted.
10
Inserting a Memory Card
3
Close the battery-chamber cover.
11
Inserting a Memory Card
First Steps
Removing Memory Cards
Be sure the camera is o before opening the battery-
chamber cover. Press the card in and then release it
slowly. The card can now be removed by hand.
Cautions
The memory card may spring out if you remove
your  nger 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.
Cautions
Format SD memory cards before  rst use, and be
sure to reformat all memory cards after using them
in a computer or other device. For more information
on formatting memory cards, see page 76.
Memory cards are small and can be swallowed;
keep out of reach of children. If a child swallows a
memory card, seek medical assistance immediately.
Do not use miniSD or microSD adapters
that expose the back of the card. Failure
to observe this precaution may cause
damage or malfunction. Adapters that
are larger or smaller than the standard
dimensions of an SD card may not eject normally; if
the card does not eject, take the camera to an
authorized service representative. Do not forcibly
remove the card.
Do not turn the camera o or remove the memory
card while the memory card is being formatted or
data are being recorded to or deleted from the card.
Failure to observe this precaution could damage the
card.
Do not a x labels to memory cards. Peeling labels
can cause camera malfunction.
Movie recording may be interrupted with some
types of SD memory card.
12
Inserting a Memory Card
The data in internal memory may be erased or
corrupted when the camera is repaired. Please note
that the repairer will be able to view pictures in
internal memory.
Formatting a memory card or internal memory
in the camera creates a folder in which pictures
are stored. Do not rename or delete this folder or
use a computer or other device to edit, delete, or
rename image  les. Always use the camera to delete
pictures from memory cards and internal memory;
before editing or renaming  les, copy them to a
computer and edit or rename the copies, not the
originals.
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