Fujifilm 16437542 User manual

DIGITAL CAMERA

X30

Owner’s Manual (Basic Operations)

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BL04801-100

Before You Begin

First Steps

Basic Photography

and Playback

Parts of the Camera

Menus

Appendix

For Your Safety

2

Before You Begin

Supplied Accessories

The following items are included with the camera:

NP-95 rechargeable battery AC-5VT AC power adapter Plug adapter

*

USB cable

• Protective covers (× 2)

• Shoulder strap

• Owner’s Manual

(this manual)

Lens cap Clip attaching tool Metal strap clips (× 2)

* Shape of adapter varies with region of sale.

3

Before You Begin

About This Manual

Symbols and Conventions

The following symbols are used in this manual:

Q This information should be read before use to ensure correct operation.

R Additional information that may be helpful when using the camera.

Memory Cards

Pictures are stored on optional SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards, referred to in this manual as “mem-

ory cards.”

4

Product Care

For continued enjoyment of your camera, use a soft, dry cloth to clean the camera body after each use.

Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals, which could discolor or deform the leather on

the camera body. Any liquid on the camera should be removed immediately with a soft, dry cloth.

Use a blower to remove dust from the monitor, taking care to avoid scratches, and then gently wipe

with a soft, dry cloth. Any remaining stains can be removed by wiping gently with a piece of FUJIFILM

lens-cleaning paper to which a small amount of lens-cleaning  uid has been applied.

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Before You Begin

Table of Contents

Before You Begin

Supplied Accessories ........................................................................2

About This Manual ............................................................................. 3

Symbols and Conventions ............................................................3

Memory Cards .................................................................................... 3

Product Care .........................................................................................4

First Steps

Attaching the Strap ...........................................................................6

Inserting the Battery and a Memory Card ..............................8

Charging the Battery ..................................................................... 10

Turning the Camera on and O ................................................ 13

Basic Setup ......................................................................................... 14

Basic Photography and Playback

Taking Photographs ....................................................................... 16

Viewing Pictures .............................................................................. 18

Viewing Pictures Full Frame ....................................................... 18

Viewing Photo Information ....................................................... 19

Playback Zoom ............................................................................... 20

Multi-Frame Playback ................................................................... 21

Deleting Pictures ............................................................................. 22

FRAME ................................................................................................ 22

SELECTED FRAMES ........................................................................ 23

ALL FRAMES ..................................................................................... 23

Basic Movie Recording and Playback ..................................... 24

Recording High-De nition (HD) Movies ............................... 24

Viewing Movies............................................................................... 24

Viewing Pictures on a Computer .............................................. 25

Parts of the Camera

Parts of the Camera ........................................................................ 26

The Selector ..................................................................................... 28

The Mode dial .................................................................................. 28

The Command Dial ....................................................................... 29

The Control Ring ............................................................................ 29

The VIEW MODE Button .............................................................. 30

The LCD Monitor ............................................................................ 31

Diopter Adjustment ...................................................................... 31

The Indicator Lamp ....................................................................... 31

Camera Displays ............................................................................... 32

Shooting: LCD Monitor/View nder ..................................... 32

Playback .......................................................................................... 34

Menus

Using the Menus: Shooting Mode ........................................... 36

Using the Shooting Menu .......................................................... 36

Shooting Menu Options.............................................................. 37

Using the Menus: Playback Mode............................................ 39

Using the Playback Menu ........................................................... 39

Playback Menu Options .............................................................. 40

The Setup Menu ............................................................................... 41

Using the Setup Menu ................................................................. 41

Setup Menu Options .................................................................... 42

Appendix

FUJIFILM X30 Product Information ......................................... 44

Free FUJIFILM Apps ....................................................................... 44

Caring for the Camera ................................................................... 45

Storage and Use ............................................................................. 45

Traveling ............................................................................................ 45

For Your Safety

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...................................... 46

Safety Notes ..................................................................................... 47

NOTICES ............................................................................................. 51

6

First Steps

Attaching the Strap

Attach the strap clips to the camera and then attach the strap.

1

Open a strap clip.

Use the clip attaching tool to open a strap clip,

making sure that the tool and clip are in the

orientations shown.

Q Keep the tool in a safe place. You will need it to

open the strap clips when removing the strap.

2

Place the strap clip on an eyelet.

Hook the strap eyelet in the clip opening. Re-

move the tool, using the other hand to keep

the clip in place.

3

Pass the clip through the eyelet.

Rotate the clip fully through

the eyelet until it clicks

closed.

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First Steps

Attaching the Strap

4

Attach a protective cover.

Place a protective cover over the eyelet as

shown, with the black side of the cover toward

the camera. Repeat Steps 1–4 for the second

eyelet.

5

Insert the strap.

Insert the strap through a protective cover

and strap clip.

6

Fasten the strap.

Fasten the strap as shown. Repeat Steps 5–6

for the second eyelet.

Q To avoid dropping the camera, be sure the strap is

correctly secured.

8

Inserting the Battery and a Memory Card

Insert the battery and memory card as described below.

1

Open the battery-chamber cover.

Slide the battery-chamber latch as shown and

open the battery-chamber cover.

Q Do not open the battery-chamber cover when

the camera is on. Failure to observe this precau-

tion could damage image  les or memory cards.

Q Do not use excessive force when handling the

battery-chamber cover.

2

Insert the battery.

Using the battery to keep the battery latch

pressed to one side, insert the battery con-

tacts  rst in the direction shown by the arrow.

Con rm that the battery is securely latched.

Arrow

Battery latch

Q Insert the battery in the orientation shown. Do

not use force or attempt to insert the battery up-

side down or backwards. The battery will slide in

easily in the correct orientation.

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First Steps

Inserting the Battery and a Memory Card

3

Insert the memory card.

Holding the memory card in the orientation

shown, slide it in until it clicks into place at the

back of the slot.

Click!

Q Be sure card is in the correct orientation; do not

insert at an angle or use force. If the memory

card is not correctly inserted or no memory card

is inserted, a will appear in the LCD monitor

and internal memory will be used for recording

and playback.

4

Close the battery-chamber cover.

Removing the Battery and Memory Card

Before removing the battery or memory card, turn

the camera o and open the battery-chamber cover.

To remove the battery, press

the battery latch to the side,

and slide the battery out of the

camera as shown.

Battery latch

To remove the memory card,

press it in and release it slowly.

The card can then be removed

by hand. When a memory card

is removed, the card could

come out of the slot too quick-

ly. Use your  nger to hold it and

gently release the card.

10

Charging the Battery

The battery is not charged at shipment. Charge the battery before use. The camera charges the bat-

tery internally.

• The camera uses an NP-95 rechargeable battery.

• The battery takes about 4 hours and 30 minutes to fully charge.

1

Attach the plug adapter to the AC power

adapter.

Attach the plug adapter as shown, making

sure that it is fully inserted and clicks into place

on the AC power adapter terminals.

AC power adapter

Plug adapter

Q The plug adapter is exclusively for use with the

supplied AC power adapter. Do not use it with

other devices.

2

Charge the battery.

Connect the camera to the supplied AC pow-

er adapter using the supplied USB cable. Then

plug the AC power adapter into an indoor

power outlet.

Q Be sure the connectors are in the correct orien-

tation and then insert them fully.

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First Steps

Charging the Battery

Charge status

The battery status icons show battery charge status when the camera is turned on, and the indicator lamp

shows it when the camera is turned o .

Battery status icon when camera on

Indicator lamp when camera o

Battery status

Y

(yellow)

On

Battery charging.

N

(green)

O

Charging complete.

Z

(red)

Blinks

Battery fault.

No icon

—

Operating in external power mode.

R The camera operates in external power mode if the camera is turned on while the camera is connected to AC

power and the battery is inserted.

Q The battery will not charge while the camera is in the shooting mode.

Q Remove dirt from the battery terminals with a clean, dry cloth. Failure to observe this precaution could prevent

the battery from charging.

Q 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.

Q Do not short the battery terminals. The battery could overheat.

Q Read the cautions in “The Battery and Power Supply”.

Q Use only battery chargers designated for use with the battery. Failure to observe this precaution could result

in product malfunction.

Q Do not remove the labels from the battery or attempt to split or peel the outer casing.

Q The battery gradually loses its charge when not in use. Charge the battery one or two days before use.

Q Charging times may increase at very low or very high temperatures.

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Charging the Battery

Charging via a computer

The battery can be charged by connecting the camera to a computer. Connect the supplied USB cable as

shown, making sure the connectors are fully inserted.

Q Connect the camera directly to the computer; do not use a USB hub or keyboard.

Q If the computer goes into sleep mode while charging, charging will stop. To continue charging, disable sleep

mode on the computer, and disconnect and connect the USB cable.

Q Charging may be impossible depending on computer speci cations, settings or conditions.

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First Steps

Turning the Camera on and O

To turn the camera on, rotate the zoom ring as

shown. Rotate the zoom ring to OFF to turn the

camera o .

85

50

35

28 OFF

112

R Press the a button to start playback. Press the

shutter button halfway to return to shooting mode.

R The camera will turn o automatically if no opera-

tions are performed for the length of time selected

for Z POWER MANAGEMENT > AUTO POWER

OFF in the setup menu. To reactivate the camera

after it has turned o automatically, rotate the zoom

ring to OFF and then turn the camera on.

Q Fingerprints and other marks on the lens or view-

 nder can a ect pictures or the view through the

view nder. Keep the lens and view nder clean.

Turning the Camera on in Playback Mode

To turn the camera on and begin playback, press the

a button for about a second.

Press the a button again to turn the camera o .

Q The camera does not exit to shooting mode when

pressing the shutter button.

Battery Level

After turning the camera

on, check the battery level

in the display.

Indicator

Description

N

Battery close to fully charged.

L

Battery about two-thirds charged.

J

Battery about one-third charged. Charge

as soon as possible.

J

(red)

Battery exhausted. Turn camera o and

recharge battery.

14

Basic Setup

A language-selection dialog is displayed the  rst

time the camera is turned on. Set up the cam-

era as described below (you can reset the clock

or change languages at any time using the

F DATE/TIME or Q a options in the

setup menu).

Using the Selector

Press the selector up, down, left, or right to highlight

items and press MENU/OK to select.

Move cursor up

Move cursor right

Select highlighted

item

Move cursor left

Move cursor down

1

Turn the camera on.

85

50

35

28 OFF

112

2

Highlight a language and press MENU/OK.

START MENU

NOSET

ENGLISH

FRANCAIS

DEUTSCH

R Press DISP/BACK to skip the current step. Any

steps you skip will be displayed the next time

the camera is turned on.

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First Steps

Basic Setup

3

The date and time will be displayed. Press

the selector left or right to highlight the year,

month, day, hour, or minute and press up

or down to change. To change the order in

which the year, month, and day are displayed,

highlight the date format and press the selec-

tor up or down. Press MENU/OK when settings

are complete.

NOSET

YY. MM. DD

DATE / TIME NOT SET

1. 1

2014

12

:

00

AM

2013

2012

2016

2015

4

Power management options will be dis-

played. Press the selector up or down to high-

light one of the following options and then

press MENU/OK:

• n POWER SAVE: Save battery power.

• o HIGH PERFORMANCE: Choose for a brighter

display and faster focus.

R If the battery is removed for an extended period,

the camera clock will be reset and the language-

selection dialog will be displayed when the camera

is turned on.

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Basic Photography and Playback

Taking Photographs

This section covers the basics of taking pictures in S (ADVANCED SR AUTO) mode.

1

Select S mode.

Rotate the mode dial to S (ADVANCED SR AUTO).

The following information will be displayed in

the LCD monitor.

Scene Icon

The camera automatically selects the appropriate

scene.

The

g

Icon

In S mode, the camera continuously adjusts fo-

cus and searches for faces, increasing the drain on

the battery. g is displayed in the LCD monitor.

Using the Flash

To raise the  ash when lighting is poor, press the

 ash pop-up switch.

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Basic Photography and Playback

Taking Photographs

2

Ready the camera.

Hold the camera steady

with both hands and brace

your elbows against your

sides. Shaking or unsteady

hands can blur your shots.

To prevent pictures that are

out of focus or too dark (un-

derexposed), keep your  n-

gers and other objects away

from the lens and  ash.

3

Frame the picture.

Use the zoom ring to frame the picture in the

display. The zoom indicator appears.

Zoom ring Zoom indicator

4

Focus.

Frame the picture with your subject

in the center of the display and press

the shutter button halfway to focus.

R If the subject is poorly lit, the AF-assist illumina-

tor may light.

If the camera is able to

focus, it will beep twice

and focus area and fo-

cus indicator will glow

green. Focus and ex-

posure will lock while

the shutter button is

pressed halfway.

Focus frame

Focus indicator

If the camera is unable to focus, the focus frame

will turn red, s will be displayed, and the fo-

cus indicator will blink white.

5

Shoot.

Smoothly press the shutter button

the rest of the way down to take the

picture.

18

Viewing Pictures

Viewing Pictures Full Frame

To view pictures full frame, press a.

100-0001

Additional pictures can be viewed by pressing the selector left or right or rotating the command dial.

Press the selector or rotate the dial 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.

R Pictures taken using other cameras are indicated by a m (“gift image”) icon during playback.

Favorites: Rating Pictures

To rate the current picture, press DISP/BACK and press the selector up and down to select from zero to  ve stars.

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Basic Photography and Playback

Viewing Pictures

Viewing Photo Information

The photo information display changes each time the selector is

pressed up.

Basic data Info display 1 Info display 2

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R Press the selector left or right or rotate the command dial to view other images.

Zooming in on the Focus Point

Press the center of the command dial to zoom in on the focus point. Press the center of the command dial

again to return to full-frame playback.

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Viewing Pictures

Playback Zoom

Rotate the control ring right to zoom in on the current picture, left to

zoom out (to view multiple images, rotate the control ring left when the

picture is displayed full frame). Press DISP/BACK or MENU/OK to exit zoom.

Control ring

Rotate right

100-0001

Zoom indicator

Rotate left

R The maximum zoom ratio varies with image size. Playback zoom is not available with cropped or resized cop-

ies saved at a size of a.

The Navigation Window

When the picture is zoomed in, the selector can be used to

view areas of the image not currently visible in the display.

Navigation window shows

portion of image currently

displayed

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