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FujiFilm 2300 Digital Camera User Manual

1. Set the mode dial to PF Normal playback No text displayed Multi frame playback D When you set the mode dial to DF the last image shot is displayed D If image on the LCD monitor is difficult to see adjust the LCD monitor brightness P 58 Use the B button to view the next frame and the lt button to view the previous frame Each time you press the DISP button the display on the LCD monitor switches to the next step in the cycle shown in the figure Images That Can Be Viewed on the FinePix2300 You can use this camera to view still image data recorded on a FinePix2300 or still image data excluding some uncompressed image data recorded onto a 3 3V SmartMedia using a FUJIFILM FinePix MX or DX series digital 94 camera gt PLAYBACK ZOOM FIPANNINGS DISP Pressing A or Y during playback enlarges the image or reduces the image within the limits of the zoom bar The maximum zoom scale is 4 0 x D Pressing lt or gt during zooming cancels zooming and moves to the next image v 200M DISP After you have zoomed in on your image Press the DISP button Use the AW and lt b buttons to zoom in on different parts of the image Press the DISP button again to revert to zoomed display 2 Press the MENU Ok button to return to normal unscaled display 25 gt MUL
2. Suppressed Flash S Slow Synchro In this mode the flash never fires Use this mode when you are taking pictures in indoor lighting at distances too great for the flash to have any effect such as theater performances or indoor sporting events When you use Suppressed Flash the Auto White Balance function P 64 operates so that natural colors are captured along with the ambience of the available light if you want to take a picture in low light conditions with the flash mode set to Suppressed Flash you should use a tripod to prevent camera shake 2 See P 22 and P 71 for information on the camera shake warning This mode allows you to use the flash with a slow shutter speed This mode allows you to take beautiful pictures that show your subject and still capture the background Because slow shutter speeds are used you should use a tripod to prevent camera shake PHOTOGRAPHY MENU CONTINUOUS SHOOTING You can set the continuous shooting when the photography mode is set to INNA When you select ON the following settings automatically change File size Fixed at 640 x 480 Flash Fixed in Suppressed Flash mode Continuous shooting continues for as long as you hold down the shutter button Continuous shooting specifications Number of shots per second Approx 2 shots Number of consecutive shots Up to 9 shots Image size Fixed at 640 x 480 pix
3. P 43 gt are MENU OK oO f UNPROTECT ALL t PROTECT ALL FRAME SET RESET ZN TO Z Use the or gt button to select On PROTECT Use the AW button to select FRAME SET RESET Press the MENU Ok button 4 45 paveackuew On SETTING AND REMOVING SINGLE FRAME PROTECTION PLAYBACK MENU O n SETTING AND REMOVING PROTECTION FOR ALL FRAMES ES _ SS ZN 1 EN MENU 4 Dy O OK o 2 OK o 2 x CF UNPROTECT ALL 4 On FRAME SET 100 0005 On FRAME SET 1 0 0 ma RESET RESET PROTECT OK UNPROTECT OK PROTECT ALL FRAME SET RESET 4 OKA OK NO T OKA OK NO T Use the lt q or gt button to select the image to When the MENU OK button is pressed the Press the MENU OK button to display the Use the lt or gt button to select be protected image is protected and the icon appears on menu on the LCD monitor On PROTECT the right of the screen To remove the protection Use the AW button to select PROTECT 4 press the MENU Ok button again ALL or UNPROTECT ALL Press MENU Ok button D To exit the menu use the lt 4 or gt button to select BACK and then press the MENU Ok button To cancel
4. SmartMedia E Only use 3 3V SmartMedia MG 4S 4MB MG 8S 8MB MG 16S SW 16MB MG 32S SW 32MB MG 64S SW 64MB MG 128SW 128MB Y Images cannot be recorded or erased if a write protect sticker is affixed to the SmartMedia The write protect sticker is not included in this package but included in a package of an optional SmartMedia sold separately Y Operation of this camera is only guaranteed when it is used with FUJIFILM SmartMedia D Some 3 3V SmartMedia are labelled as 3V cards To record data on a SmartMedia you must first format the SmartMedia using the 14 FinePix2300 P 43 Loading the SmartMedia ON A ap Hy yy Y Check that the camera is switched off Then use the lock release button to unlock the slot cover and open the cover Push the SmartMedia firmly into the SmartMedia slot as far as it will go Close the slot cover Dif you open the slot cover while the camera is switched on the camera is automatically switched off to protect the SmartMedia The SmartMedia will not slide fully into the slot if it is inserted facing the wrong way Be careful not to apply undue force to the SmartMedia Removing the SmartMedia aw 7 Check that the viewfinder lamp is lit green before you switch the camera off P 16 Unlock the slot cover and then open the cover Always switch the camera off before opening the slot
5. Back and then press the MENU Ok button Press the MENU OK button to erase the displayed image When erasing is complete the next image appears and the trast 0k2 message is displayed Press the Y button to cancel erasing and return to the menu D If grnorecre0 Fave is displayed the protection settings must be reset P 45 48 D If tor0F is displayed the DPOF settings must be reset P 51 53 To continue erasing images repeat the procedure from step 3 Advanced Features Photography The Advanced Photography section introduces a range of camera functions that you can access by C ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY setting the Mode dial to ay Photography menu settings Photography Mode Settings Factory default 4 Flash mP 32 AUTO G S4 AUTO peas Q Continuous Shooting P 35 ON OFF OFF X Self Timer P 36 ON OFF OFF 4 Flash mP 32 AUTO gt G S4 AUTO OM Setting the Brightness MANUAL Exposure compensation P 38 0 9 1 5 0 we Setting the White Balance mP 39 AUTO 7 6 9 74 3 73 4 AUTO Flash photography and continuous shooting cannot be used together 29 30 PHOTOGRAPHY MENU USING THE PHOTOGRAPHY MENU AUTO OFF Set the mode dial to E Press the MENU Ok button to d
6. In Auto mode the correct white balance may not be obtained for subjects such as close ups of people s faces and shots taken under a special light source In such situations select the correct white balance for the light source See P 64 for more information on the white balance AUTO Automatic adjustment Shooting to show the ambience of the light source 7 Shooting outdoors in fine weather Shooting in shade 4 Shooting under Daylight fluorescent lamps gt Shooting under Warm White fluorescent lamps 3 Shooting under Cool White fluorescent lamps Qo Shooting in incandescent light The White Balance setting is disabled when you use the flash If you want to use the White Balance setting to achieve a particular effect set the flash mode to Suppressed Flash 39 40 W MACRO CLOSE UP PHOTOGRAPHY Use the Macro function to take close up shots Effective photography range Approx 8 15 cm 3 1 5 9 in If the flash is set to AUTO or Red eye Reduction mode it is automatically set to PD Suppressed Flash mode D When shooting in dark conditions use a tripod to prevent camera shake YTo use the flash display the menu and select Forced flash or S4 Slow synchro However note that you may not get the correct exposure If you use the viewfinder to take a picture in Macro Photography the field visible through the viewfinder does not mat
7. SM R2 Image Memory Card Reader The SM R2 allows images to very easily be read and written from an image memory card SmartMedia to a personal computer Its USB interface provides high speed data transmission Windows 98 98SE Windows Me Windows 2000 Professional or Power Macintosh with USB interface FUJIFILM Rechargeable Battery 4KR 3UF The 4KR 3UF includes 4 pieces of high capacity AA size Ni Cd batteries Not Available in U S A FUJIFILM Battery charger with Battery BK NH AC 220V only The BK NH includes the quick battery chager BCH NH and 2 Ni MH batteries The BCH NH can charge 2 Ni MH batteries in approximately 110 minutes DM R1 Image Memory Card Reader This device provides a simple way to transfer image data in either direction between your computer and an image memory card SmartMedia or CompactFlash Type II Microdrive compatible The IEEE 1394 interface provides high speed data transfer Windows 98 Second Edition Windows 2000 Professional read only iMacDV and Power Macintosh computers with FireWire as a standard feature Mac OS 8 5 1 to 9 0 62 Up to 4 Ni MH or Ni Cd batteries can be charged simultaneously Not Available in U S A Soft Case This case can be used when carrying the camera to protect it from dust dirt and mild impacts 63 Explanation of Terms AE Lock Auto Power Off Function DPOF EV JPEG White Balance 64 Press the sh
8. Carefully wipe the battery terminals clean with a soft dry cloth before loading the batteries A If any liquid at all leaks from the batteries wipe the battery compartment thoroughly and then load new batteries A If any battery fluid comes into contact with your hands or clothing flush the area thoroughly with water Note that battery fluid can cause loss of eyesight if it gets in your eyes If this occurs do not rub your eyes Flush the fluid out with clean water and contact your physician for treatment H Disposing of Batteries When disposing of batteries do so in accordance with your local waste disposal regulations E Notes on Small Rechargeable Batteries Ni MH or Ni Cd batteries e Always use the special battery charger to charge AA size Ni MH or Ni Cd batteries Charge the batteries as described in the instructions provided with the battery charger e Do not use the battery charger to charge batteries other than those specified for use with the charger e Note that the batteries may feel warm immediately after being charged e Ni MH and Ni Cd batteries are not charged at shipment Be sure to charge the batteries before using them e The camera mechanism is such that it draws a minute amount of current even when the camera is switched off Take particular care not to leave Ni MH or Ni Cd batteries in the camera for a long period of time as they can become excessively discharged and no longer be usable even when char
9. Frame coverage 80 Lens Fujinon optical fixed focus lens F4 8 F11 Storage media Focus distance f 5 8mm equivalent to 36mm on a 35mm camera Exposure control 64 zones TTL metering Program AE exposure compensation available in Manual mode Sensitivity Equivalent to ISO 100 White balance Auto selected 7 modes selectable in Manual mode Focal range Normal Approx 80cm 2 6ft to infinity Macro Approx 8 15cm 3 1 5 9in Shutter speeds Variable speed 1 2 to 1 1000 sec combined with mechanical shutter Flash Auto flash using flash control sensor Effective range Approx 0 7 3 0m 2 3 9 8ft SmartMedia 3 3V Flash modes Auto Red Eye Reduction Forced Flash Number of frames recorded Suppressed Flash Slow Synchro Pixel 1600 x 1200 1280 x 960 640 x 480 Quality Mode FINE NORMAL BASIC FINE NORMAL NORMAL Compression Ratio Approx 1 5 Approx 1 10 Approx 1 20 Approx 1 4 Approx 1 8 Approx 1 8 Image Data Size Approx 760KB Approx 390KB Approx 200KB Approx 610KB Approx 310KB Approx 90KB 4MB MG 4S 4 9 19 6 12 44 8MB MG 8S 10 19 39 12 24 89 16MB MG 16S SW 20 39 75 25 49 164 32MB MG 32S SW 41 79 152 50 99 330 64MB MG 64S SW 82 159 306 101 198 663 128MB MG 128SW 166 319 613 204 398 1330 LCD monitor 1 6 inch 55 000 pixel D TFD Self Timer 10 sec timer clock Input Output Terminals Digital USB 1 for image data out
10. as it will run out shortly The battery is exhausted The display will shortly go blank and the camera will stop working Replace or recharge the battery Y if the battery charge is depleted you may not be able to switch the LCD monitor on Auto Power Off Function If the camera is left on for two minutes or more the Auto Power Off function automatically switches the camera off Holding down the MENU OK button as you switch the camera on disables the Auto Power Off function SETTING THE DATE AND TIME ET BEEP gt HIGH DATE TIME SET OK FRAME NO LANGUAGE gt RENEW P ENGLISH Set the Mode dial to PET Switch to the SET UP screen If the date is cleared when you switch the camera on a confirmation screen appears If you selected SET proceed from step 3 P 18 See ZN D MENU qJ D j oko CE SET UP PaskLSIZE b sET OK BEEP gt HIGH FRAME NO gt RENEW LANGUAGE P ENGLISH Use the AY button to select DATE TIME Press the MENU Ok button Y Once the AC power adapter has been connected or the batteries have been loaded for 10 minutes or more the settings will be retained for roughly 20 minutes even if you remove the batteries and disconnect the AC power adapter Check settings such as the date and time after you replace the batteries Y See P 56 for more information
11. damage is visible Notes on the Power Supply e AA size alkaline Ni MH nickel metal hydride or Ni Cd batteries can be used with this camera Do not use AA size manganese or lithium batteries in your FinePix2300 because the heat generated by the batteries could damage the camera or cause malfunctions e Because different brands of alkaline batteries have different capacities the life of some batteries the length of time for which they can be used may be considerably shorter than that of the alkaline batteries supplied with this camera Notes on the Batteries Incorrect use of the batteries could cause them to leak become hot ignite or burst Always observe the precautions given below e Do not heat the batteries or throw them into a fire e Do not carry or store a battery with metal objects such as necklaces or hairpins that could come into contact with the metal positive Band negative poles of the battery e Do not expose the batteries to fresh or sea water and take particular care to keep the terminals dry e Do not attempt to deform disassemble or modify the batteries e Do not attempt to peel off or cut the battery casing e Do not drop strike or otherwise subject the batteries to strong impacts e Do not use batteries that are leaking deformed discolored or exhibit any other obvious abnormality e Do not store batteries in very warm or moist locations e Keep the batteries out of the reach of babies and sm
12. encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your warranty For customers in Canada CAUTION This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Please read the Safety Notes P 76 and make sure you understand them before using the camera EC Declaration of Conformity We Name Fuji Photo Film Europe G m b H Address Heesenstrasse 31 40549 Dusseldorf Germany declare that the product Product Name FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA FinePix2300 Manufacture s Name Fuji Photo Film Co Ltd Manufacture s Address 26 30 Nishiazabu 2 chome Minato ku Tokyo 106 8620 Japan is in conformity with the following Standards Safety EN60950 EMC EN55022 1998 Class B EN55024 1998 EN61000 3 2 1995 A1 1998 A2 1998 following the provision of the EMC Directive 89 336 EEC 92 31 EEC and 93 68 EEC and Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC CE Hana eat Dusseldorf Germany March 1 2001 Place Date Signature Managing Director Bij dit produkt zijn batterijen gelever
13. file number on the last SmartMedia images are stored beginning from the highest file number on the current SmartMedia 100 0005 File number Directory number ees Frame number 1 31 2000 12 00 PM You can check the file number by viewing the image The last 4 digits of the 7 digit number displayed in the top right corner of the screen show the file number The first 3 digits show the directory number D When replacing the SmartMedia always switch the camera off before you open the slot cover If you open the slot cover while the camera is still switched on the FRAME NO frame number memory function will not operate 2 File numbers run from 0001 to 9999 Once 9999 is exceeded the directory number goes up by 1 The maximum number is 999 9999 2 If you take a picture with FRAME NO frame number memory set to RENEW the stored Last file No setting is reset D The frame number display for images shot on other cameras may differ 57 ADJUSTING THE LCD MONITOR BRIGHTNESS BRIGHTNESS 4000000 SET OK CANCELS If you hold down the DISP button for about 2 seconds the brightness adjustment screen appears uUse the lt and gt buttons to adjust the brightness Press the MENU OkK button YThis setting cannot be changed in multi frame playback mode or when no text is displayed in 58 automatic photography mode P 19 24 31
14. in the hospital or aircraft For details please check with the applicable regulations in that area E Handling Your Digital Camera This camera contains precision electronic components To ensure that images are recorded correctly do not subject the camera to impact or shock while an image is being recorded E Trademark Information BM PC AT is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corp of the USA jMac and Macintosh are trademarks of Apple Computer Inc MS DOS and Windows are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation registered in the USA and other countries Windows is an abbreviated term referring to the Microsoft Windows Operating System SmartMedia is a trademark of Toshiba Corporation Other company or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies Camera Features and Accessories Features Superb high quality images from the 2 11 megapixel CCD and high resolution Fujinon lens e Capable of recording images at resolutions up to 1600 x 1200 pixels Lightweight compact body 1 6 inch color LCD monitor Wide angle field of view with Macro function e Automatic built in flash with high precision wide range flash control sensor e Manual photography mode that allows fine tuning of the camera settings Digital 2 5 x telephoto for photography and 1 2 x to 4 x zoom playback function e Mode dial and 4 direction button for simple
15. maximum number of frames for which prints can P To exit the menu use the lt or gt button to select D If you switch the camera off after selecting DATE Y To exit the menu use the lt or gt button to select be specified on one SmartMedia is 999 BACK and then press the MENU Ok button ON the setting reverts to DATE OFF BACK and then press the MENU OK button TOTAL shows the total number of prints specified 51 52 Pavkmew dY DPOF FRAME SET RESET FRAME SET 100 0005 RESET A Q3SHEETS v TOTAL 00003SHEETS SET 0K Use A or Y to specify the number of prints The setting is not saved until you press the lt or gt button to move to another frame or press the MENU Ok button D If you do not want a print of the frame set reset the number of prints to 00 SHEETS To specify DPOF settings for another frame repeat the procedure from step 2 A FRAME SET 100 0005 RESET 0A 3 TOTAL 00003SHEETS When you have completed the settings always press the MENU Ok button to confirm the settings The total number of prints is displayed on the LCD monitor and you are returned to the menu The B icon and the number of prints is displayed for confirmed frames and if the date has been set the icon is also displayed Y If you do not
16. not use different types of batteries together E Number of available shots with fully charged batteries The table below provides a guide to the number of shots that can be taken at normal temperature with 50 flash use Note that these figures may vary depending on the camera s ambient temperature and the level of battery charge Battery type With LCD monitor With LCD monitor Alkaline batteries Approx 240 frames Approx 730 frames NEMH Banery Approx 240 frames Approx 730 frames Neca banor Approx 130 frames Approx 400 frames Important Battery Information Because different brands of alkaline batteries have different capacities the life of some batteries the length of time for which they can be used may be considerably shorter than that of the alkaline batteries supplied with this camera It is a characteristic of alkaline batteries in particular that the life of the battery is shorter at low temperatures 10 C or below Do not use lithium or manganese batteries in your FinePix2300 because the heat generated by the batteries could damage the camera Slide the battery cover in the direction of the arrow and open the cover Y Soiling such as fingerprints on the battery terminals can markedly reduce the number of available shots P 67 Y Do not use new and used batteries together Y Always switch the camera off when replacing the batteries If the camera is left
17. on the BE menu 17 SETTING THE DATE AND TIME DATE TIME A DATE O1 31 2000 1 TIME 12 00 00 AM SET 0K Use the lt p button to select the desired item and then use the A and Y buttons to correct the setting When you have matched the settings press the MENU Ok button B You cannot set seconds D When the time displayed passes 12 00 00 the 18 AM PM setting automatically switches DATE TYPE A 1 7 31 7 2000 M SETA 0K Press A or Y to select the format for the date display shown on the LCD monitor and then press the MENU Ok button Year Month Day lt gt Day Month Year lt gt Month Day Year Set the mode dial to E Photography or gt Playback to exit Setup mode D In Photography mode the date display disappears after 3 seconds Shea C TAKING PICTURES AUTO MODE Set the mode dial to E To take pictures using the viewfinder excluding Macro Photography or the LCD monitor press the DISP button to switch the LCD monitor on In the O A Photography mode pressing the DISP button changes the display status one step in a 3 step cycle from LCD monitor ON to No text displayed to LCD monitor OFF and so on Effective Photography Range Approx 80 cm 2 3ft to infinity D For close
18. press the MENU Ok button 43 i PLAYBACK MENU ERASING SINGLE ALL FRAMES FORMATTING FORMAT ALL FRAMES FRAME 4 Use the lt or gt button to select W ERASE Use the AW button to select FRAME ALL FRAMES or FORMAT Press the MENU Ok button Formatting erases all of the data on the 44 SmartMedia TALL FRAMES 100 0005 ERASE ALL OK OKS OK CANCELS Y A confirmation screen appears If you are erasing all the frames or formatting the card press the MENU Ok button to proceed If you are erasing one frame use the lt and gt buttons to select the frame and then press the MENU Ok button To cancel single frame erase all frame erase or media formatting press the W button TD If apnorecten ramve or gor0r is displayed reset the respective settings pLaveack MENU O r SETTING AND REMOVING SINGLE FRAME PROTECTION DISP Ip O oD Press the MENU OK button to display the menu on the LCD monitor D To exit the menu use the 4 or gt button to select S BACK and then press the MENU Ok button PROTECT is a setting that prevents images from being accidentally erased However the FORMAT function erases all stored images including protected images
19. up photography set the mode to MACRO P 40 Loop the strap over your wrist brace your elbows against your body and grip the camera firmly in both hands When you are holding the camera on its side hold it so that the shutter button is at the top 19 3 TAKING PICTURES AUTO MODE 3 Ensure that your fingers or the camera strap do not obscure the lens flash or flash control sensor P Check that the lens is clean If it is dirty clean the lens as described on P 65 D The image will be blurred if the camera moves when you take the picture camera shake Use the LCD monitor or viewfinder to position the subject close to the center of the frame 2 In Photography mode the date display disappears after 3 seconds STANDBY If the green viewfinder lamp stops blinking and stays lit or STANDBY appears on the LCD monitor when you press the shutter button down halfway the exposure setting AE lock is completed P 22 D The camera will not focus at distances of 80cm 2 3 ft or less even when STAND8Y is displayed D If you press the shutter button down fully stany does not appear 00000 FAN To take the picture press the shutter button down fully without lifting your finger off it The camera beeps and takes the picture and the data is then recorded 2 The
20. viewfinder lamp flashes orange while the flash is charging Y Because the amount of image data recorded is not fixed and varies depending on the subject level of image detail etc the number of available shots may not decrease after the image is recorded or may decrease by 2 2 See P 70 for information on the warning displays The viewfinder lamp glows orange while the image is being recorded and no pictures can be taken Do not switch the camera off or open the SmartMedia slot cover during data recording as this can cause _ the image data to be corrupted or lost J21 22 3 TAKING PICTURES AUTO MODE AE Lock Press the shutter button down halfway to lock the exposure settings and enable AE Lock Using AE Lock allows you to change the composition of your shot after you set the exposure and still get excellent results D In dimly lit scenes where the subject is difficult to see using the LCD monitor use the viewfinder to take the picture Y Shooting using the LCD monitor is recommended when you want accurate adjustment of the range to be shot Viewfinder Lamp Display Color Status Meaning Lit Ready to shoot Green F Flashing AE operating or camera shake warning Lit Image being recorded onto the SmartMedia Orange Flashing Flash charging SmartMedia warning No SmartMedia loaded SmartMedia not formatted incorrect format write protect Red Flashi sticker us
21. you switch from Suppressed Flash mode to another flash mode you may find that the displayed image disappears and the screen goes dark because the flash is charging When this happens the viewfinder lamp flashes orange Auto Flash no icon Use this mode for ordinary photography The flash fires automatically as required by the conditions Forced Flash Use this mode to ensure that the subject s eyes appear natural when photographing people in low light conditions The flash fires a pre flash just before the picture is taken and then fires again to take the actual picture Red Eye Effect Use this flash mode to photograph backlit scenes such as a subject against a window or in the shade of a tree or to obtain the correct colors when you are shooting under lighting such as fluorescent tubes In this mode the flash fires in bright as well as dark conditions When you use the flash to photograph people in low light conditions their eyes sometimes appear red in the picture This is caused by the light of the flash reflecting off the inside of the eye Use Red Eye Reduction flash mode to effectively minimize the likelihood of the red eye effect Take the following measures also to make Red Eye Reduction mode more effective Get the subjects to look at the camera Get as close as possible to the subjects pHoTocraPry menu FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY
22. APHY MENU SETTING THE WHITE BALANCE You can set the brightness when the photography mode is set to IM Use the Brightness setting to obtain the optimum image brightness exposure when the subject is much brighter or darker than the background There are 9 compensation levels 0 9 to 1 5 EV in approx 0 3 EV increments See P 64 for a definition of EV The Brightness setting is disabled in the following situations When the flash is used in Auto or Red Eye Reduction mode When dark scenes are shot in Forced Flash mode Subjects for Which Exposure Adjustment is Particularly Effective Positive Compensation e Copying of printed text black characters on white paper 1 5 EV Backlit portraits 0 6 to 1 5 EV eVery bright scenes such as snowfields and highly reflective subjects 0 9 EV eShots made up predominantly of the sky 0 9 EV Negative Compensation e Spotlit subjects particularly against dark backgrounds 0 6 EV e Copying of printed text white characters on black paper 0 6 EV eScenes with low reflectivity such as shots of pine trees or dark foliage 0 6 EV Settings given in parentheses are a general guide WHITE BALANCE AUTO z You can set the white balance when the photography mode is set to 6 M When you want to fix the white balance for the surroundings and lighting of pictures to be taken change the White Balance setting
23. NGLE ALL FRAMES Notes on the Power Supply 66 SELECTING THE POWER SUPPLY 12 FORMATTING evsssssssssssssssssessesseessssssssssssnee 43 a Aonlicable Balloo Ekana niie 66 Using Batteries etette 12 USING THE PHOTOGRAPHY MENU 30 On SETTING AND REMOVING s e Bateries en eu 66 Using the AC Power Adapter sold separately 13 SELECTING THE MODE SINGLE FRAME PROTECTION eee 45 ih Using the AC Power Adapter 67 LOADING AND REMOVING THE SmartMedia 14 FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY 00 eee On SETTING AND REMOVING Not iv e Na aAa p SHG 68 4 SmartMedia sesescecssessseseesessesssesssesseseeeeees 14 Auto Flash oseese _ PROTECTION FOR ALL FRAMES 47 Waris ape Ng a ee 70 Loading the SmartMedia eee 14 Red Eye Reduction I HOW TO SPECIFY PRINT OPTIONS 49 oe pce tee ea 70 5 Removing the SmartMedia 15 Forced Flash 7 P DPOF DATE SETTING eree 50 Specification 3 IDNs EIDO tea 74 SWITCHING ON AND OFF 16 Suppressed Flash 111111111111 PS DPOF FRAME SET RESET 51 PENER S SETTING THE DATE AND TIME 17 S Slow SyMChro i I DPOF SET ALL RESET ALL 53 P ee Preface E Test Shots Prior to Photography For particularly important photographs such as weddings and overseas trips always take a test photograph and view the image to make sure that the camera is functioning normally e Fuji Photo Film Co Ltd cannot accept liability for any incidenta
24. System Expansion Options gt By using the FinePix2300 together with other optional FUJIFILM products your system can be expanded to fill a wide range of uses FinePix2300 SmartMedia Digital Camera Enclosed Interface Set Eaa TV monitor commercially available Floppy Disk Adapter FlashPath os ee disk drive PC card slot SEE USB PC Card eS IEEE1394 Personal Computer _ available Image amp Sp Reader USB Digital Photo Printer Image Memory Y Reader T 59 Downloading Images to a Personal Computer Load the SmartMedia P 14 Switch the camera on P 16 and set the Mode dial to L gt P Can be used with Windows 98 including the second edition Windows Millennium Edition Windows Me Windows 2000 Professional and Mac OS 8 6 to Mac OS 9 0 However your computer must have a USB port Self made PC is not guaranteed 2 The Auto Power Off function does not operate when 60 the camera is connected to a PC Fit the small plug on the special connection cable into the DIGITAL USB socket on the camera and then plug the other end of the cable into the USB socket on your personal computer When you switch the PC on USB appears in the upper left corner of the LCD monitor Y Use only the special USB cable provided P Refer to the Software Quickstart Guide provided with the en
25. TI FRAME PLAYBACK gt 0 ERASING SINGLE FRAME SD _ _ _ a N ye 12 CE FORMAT ALL FRAMES Pressing the DISP button twice switches to the Use the qP AW buttons to move the cursor Set the mode dial to PJ Use lt or B to select FRAME in the multi frame 9 frame display the orange outline to the desired frame Press the MENU Ok button to display the TW ERASE menu Press A or Y several times to move to the menu screen on the LCD monitor Press the MENU Ok button next screens You can enlarge the selected image by pressing the DISP button again Y To exit the menu screen select Back and press Y Multi frame playback cannot be used in a menu the MENU Ok button screen See P 43 44 for more information on erasing all of D The message shown on the LCD monitor multi frame The MENU OK button is disabled in multi frame the frames on a SmartMedia and formatting 26 display disappears after about 3 seconds playback SmartMedia 27 28 T FRAME 100 0005 ERASE OK OKM OK CANCEL Use the lt and gt buttons to display the image to be erased D Press the Y button to cancel single frame erase and return to the menu To exit the menu use the button to select
26. W FUJIFILM digital DIGITAL CAMERA Tools for the imagination inePix 200 2 FinePix is 1 Getting Ready Advanced Features 3 Photography Basic Photography Advanced Features 4 Playback C C Settings 5 OWNER S MANUAL This manual will show you how to use your FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA FinePix2300 correctly Please follow the instructions carefully BB12371 200 1 E Warning For customers in the U S A FCC Statement This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation CAUTION This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception 2 which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is
27. a slot cover P 14 Nomenclature Example of LCD Monitor Text Display Shooting Continuous shooting Self Timer photography gt _ __ GA Photography Mode Lay 16 Flash photography ba STANDBY Digital telephoto 1 1 2000 Date Example of LCD Monitor Text Display Playback gt Playback mode DPOF Date Zoom bar a u 10 Date _ P mm aE 4 Battery low warning 1 1 2000 12 0 Lp W Macro photography Standby ready to shoot m Standard no of shots TIT available 00 File size Image quality W Camera shake warning 4 Battery low warning E Playback framenumber lon l Protection 49 a L No of DPOF prints Time PREFACE Selecting the Language SET UP FILE SIZE QUALITY PSETLOK BEEP DHIGH DATE TIME PSET OK FRAME NO PRENEW LANGUAGE PENGLISH You can use the Setup screen on this camera to select English or French as the language used for screen display P 54 The screens in this manual are shown in English Attaching the Strap o y Pass the loop of this cord on the end of the strap through the strap mount Then pass the other end of the strap through the loop of the thin cord and pull the strap tight 11 12 SELECTING THE POWER SUPPLY Using Batteries Use 4 AA size alkaline Ni MH or Ni Cd batteries Do
28. ach frame the number of remaining shots decreases For images to be used on the Internet These images are intended to be viewed on a personal computer screen so you should use a small file size 640 xX 480 This reduces the amount of data used for each shot and increases the number of remaining shots Quality compression ratio Select FINE for better image quality and BASIC to fit more shots on the SmartMedia In most cases the NORMAL setting provides 56 suitable image quality E MENU q O n gE SET 0K Use A or Y button to change the File Size setting and lt 4 or gt button to change the Quality setting Press MENU Ok to confirm the settings There are 6 combinations of file size and quality settings in total P 23 FRAME NO MEMORY lt RENEW gt lt CONT gt 0001 0001 0005 0005 0001 0006 0005 0010 Formatted SmartMedia used for both A and B RENEW Pictures are stored on each SmartMedia beginning with a file number 0001 CONT Pictures are stored beginning from the highest file number stored on the last SmartMedia used Setting this function to CONT makes file management easier as it ensures that file names are not duplicated when images are downloaded to a PC D If the SmartMedia already contains image files with file numbers higher than the highest
29. all children When loading the batteries in the camera ensure that the battery polarity and is as indicated on the camera e Do not use new batteries together with used batteries In the case of rechargeable batteries do not use charged and discharged batteries together Do not use batteries of different types or brands together If you do not intend to use the camera for a long period of time remove the batteries from the camera Note that if the camera is left with the batteries removed the time and date settings are cleared e The batteries may feel warm immediately after being used Before removing the batteries switch the camera off and wait until the batteries cool down When replacing the batteries always fit 4 new batteries Here new batteries refers to either recently purchased unused alkaline batteries or Ni Cd or Ni MH nickel metal hydride batteries that have recently been fully recharged together e Battery performance deteriorates at low temperatures 10 C or below and the time for which they can be used shortens This is particularly true of alkaline batteries In cold conditions put the batteries in your pocket or a similar place to warm them before loading them into the camera If you use a body warmer to warm the batteries ensure that they are not in direct contact with the warmer e Soiling such as fingerprints on the battery terminals can markedly reduce the number of available shots
30. ase a frame with DPOF settings VRESET ees DPOF P 71 If you load a SmartMedia that contains frames specified for printing on another camera those print specifications are all reset and replaced by the new print specifications YOPOF FILE ERROR m gt P 71 No more than 999 prints can be specified on the same SmartMedia 49 PLAYBACK MENU D DPOF DATE SETTING PLAYBACK MENU D DPOF FRAME SET RESET A FRAME SET 100 0005 RESET ALL RESET RESET SET ALL L SET AL A FRAME SET RESET FRAME SET RESET QOSHEETS v TOTAL 00000SHEETS SETS OK This function allows you to select whether or not Use the AW button to select DATE Use the AW button to select FRAME SET Use lt or gt to select the frame to be specified the date of shooting is included on the print Press lt q or gt button to specify DATE ON RESET OSet the Mode dial to PJ or DATE OFF This setting is then valid for pPress the MENU Ok button 4 Press the MENU Ok button to display the all the prints until the setting is changed menu on the LCD monitor Press lt 4 button to select 4s DPOF Before specifying any other settings first specify Y Up to 99 prints can be specified for each frame and whether date is to be shown or not the
31. ch the field actually photographed because the viewfinder and lens are in different positions For this reason you should use the LCD monitor to take pictures in Macro Photography The LCD monitor does not switch off in Macro Photography When you set the Normal Macro selector button to the W icon amp appears on the LCD monitor and the camera switches to Macro photography Set the Normal Macro selector button to the sl icon to return to Normal photography The LCD monitor is automatically switched on D When you cancel Macro photography the flash reverts to its previous mode The LCD monitor will remain ON Y Before pressing the shutter button check the Normal Macro mode selector setting C USING THE DIGITAL TELEPHOTO enlarge the central portion of the image by 2 5 x Digital telephoto photography can only be used for images shot using the LCD monitor that have a file size setting of 1280 640 See P 56 for setting image file size 0089 640 N Pressing A zooms in and displays the enlargement scale on the LCD monitor Press Y to return to the previous level 640 No digital telephoto 1 3X lt 2 5X 1280 No digital telephoto 1 3X Advanced Features Playback gt ADVANCED PLAYBACK DC IN 5V socket This section introduces a range of functions that you can access when the Mode
32. closed USB interface Set for infomation on installing and using the software Re CGD ps XG DISP When the viewfinder lamp is lit orange or blinking green data access downloading is in progress Never open the slot cover or disconnect the cable during data access This can prevent data downloading and cause camera malfunctions Y Opening the slot cover switches the camera off Y Any loss of power during data transmission will prevent successful data transfer Replacing the SmartMedia Perform the following checks and operations Windows 98 Windows Me Check that the viewfinder lamp is green Windows 2000 Professional Check that the viewfinder lamp is green Then click the Eject button in the taskbar e Macintosh Check that the viewfinder lamp is green Then drag the Removable drive icon on the desktop to the Trash Switch the camera off and replace the SmartMedia Y Always use the Interface Set provided with this product Previous versions must not be used If a previous version of the software is already installed on the computer uninstall the previous version before you install the enclosed Interface Set software Y The optional AC Power Adapter AC 5VH AC 5V should be connected to the camera for these operations P 13 61 Accessories Guide gt The optional accessories sold separately can make taking pictures with the FinePix2300 even ea
33. cover Opening the slot cover while the camera is on can corrupt the image data on the SmartMedia card or damage the card itself Grip the SmartMedia and pull it out YTo protect the SmartMedia always store it in the special anti static case D See P 68 for more information on SmartMedia Printing Images and Downloading Images to a Personal Computer e See P 49 59 for information on printing your images eSee P 59 to 61 for information on downloading your images to a personal q computer 15 SWITCHING ON AND OFF 1 DATE TIME NOT SET SET 4 gt NO Ok OK Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow to switch the camera on or off The viewfinder lamp lights green when you switch the camera on If you have not set the date a confirmation screen appears Press lt q or B to select the desired option and then press the MENU Ok button SET The date setting screen appears P 18 NO The camera switches to Photography Playback or Setup mode Dit you have not set the date the confirmation screen appears every time you switch the camera on You should set the date immediately J s O You can check the remaining battery charge on the LCD monitor by pressing the DISP button to switch the LCD monitor on Battery has ample charge No indicator displayed Battery charge low Replace or recharge the battery
34. d This can cause faults that may be irreparable E Notes on Condensation If the camera is carried suddenly from a cold location into a warm place water droplets condensation may form on the inside of the camera or on the lens When the viewfinder lamp is lit orange or flashing orange this indicates that data access is in progress Condensation may also form on the SmartMedia card In this event remove the SmartMedia and wait a short time before using it again E When the Camera is Unused for Long Periods If you do not intend to use the camera for a long period of time remove the batteries and the SmartMedia card before storing the camera E Cleaning Your Camera e Use a blower brush to remove dust from the lens and LCD surface and then wipe lightly with a soft dry cloth If any soiling remains apply a small amount of lens cleaning liquid to a piece of FUJIFILM lens cleaning paper and wipe gently e Do not scratch hard objects against the lens LCD monitor screen or viewfinder as these surfaces are easily damaged e Clean the body of the camera with a soft dry cloth Do not use volatile substances such as thinners benzine or insecticide as these may react with camera body and cause deformation or remove the coating E When travelling overseas Do not place your camera in the check in baggage Baggage handling at airports may subject baggage to violent shocks and the camera may be damaged internally even when no external
35. d Wanneer deze leeg zijn moet u ze niet weggooien maar inleveren als KCA Contents Warning oe EEE 2 Basic Photography A CONTINUOUS SHOOTING siari 5 CD EC Declaration of Conformity SE TIMER EHOTOG EATEN aii 36 TAKING PICTURES AUTO MODE 19 SETTING THE BRIGHTNESS SET UP MODE vrvrsesestesttsesteteesteeertetetetetenes 54 Preface seerereserreeeene B e Number of available frames eeeeeeeeee 23 EXPOSURE COMPENSATION SETTING THE FILE SIZE AND QUALITY 56 E a Steals aOR VIEWING YOUR IMAGES PLAYBACK 24 SETTING THE WHITE BALANCE FRAME NO MEMORY ossseseesseseseseseeeneeeeees i 57 PLAYBACK ZOOM sereeerenee 125 MACRO CLOSE UP PHOTOGRAPHY 40 ADJUSTING THE LCD MONITOR BRIGHTNESS 58 gt MULTI FRAME PLAYBACK 26 08 USING THE DIGITAL TELEPHOTO 4 gt ERASING SINGLE FRAME 27 System Expansion Options 59 C4 Advanced Features Playback oe 3 Advanced Features Photography eC ao Personal COMpUter 11111111 60 gt ADVANCED PLAYBACK sesser 42 Accessories Guide eesssssseseeseressssssereeresesse 62 PREFACE ssrsiissssssiietstsnecshttivesssise tetehseeetennrissesiiss 11 08 ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY 29 Explanation of Terms 1 1 1 64 J Selecting the Language iaa S aata aaar a 11 Photography menu settings PE EEEE TTS 29 PLAYBACK MENU ae 7 zo Notes on Using Your Camera Correctly 65 Attaching the Strap seeen 11 PHOTOGRAPHY MENU W ERASING SI
36. dial is set to gt The explanations below all presuppose that the Mode dial is set to PH If there is a power socket handy use the special AC Power Adapter AC 5VH AC 5V sold separately so there is no need to worry about the batteries running out during playback P 13 62 pLaveack menu W ERASING SINGLE ALL FRAMES FORMATTING FRAME Erasing single frame Erases only the selected image Y You cannot use this function to erase protected images P 45 47 or images with DPOF settings P 51 53 ALL FRAMES Erasing all frames Erases all of the images A You cannot use this function to erase protected images or images with DPOF settings FORMAT Erases all of the data and reformats initializes the SmartMedia for use with this camera D Formatting also erases protected images and images with DPOF settings Dif the ecano mon message appears wipe the contact surfaces on the SmartMedia the gold colored area with a soft dry cloth and then re insert it into the camera If this does not resolve the problem format the card D If the man mor ITALIZED message is displayed format the card DISP O S7 f If you press the MENU OK button the menu screen will appear on the LCD monitor 2 To exit the menu use the lt or gt button to select BACk and then
37. ead to problems when the card is inserted or removed e When you attach the label take care that it does not cover any of the write protect area E Notes on Using SmartMedia with a PC e If you intend to take photos using a SmartMedia that has been used on a PC format the SmartMedia on your camera When you format a SmartMedia in the camera and then shoot and record images a directory folder is automatically created Image data is then recorded in this directory Do not change or delete the directory folder names or file names on the SmartMedia from your PC as this will make it impossible to use the SmartMedia in your camera e Always use the camera to erase image data on a SmartMedia eTo edit image data copy the image data to the computer s hard disk and then edit the copied data E Specifications Type Image memory card for digital cameras SmartMedia Operating voltage 3 3V Operating conditions Temperature 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Humidity 80 or less condensation free Dimensions 37 X 45 X 0 76mm 1 45 X 1 77 X0 03in WXHXD 69 70 Warning Displays gt The table below lists the warnings that are displayed on the LCD monitor Warning Displayed Explanation Remedy g There is a strong likelihood of camera shake because the shutter speed is slow Set the flash to Forced Flash mode or use a tripod YPROTECTED FRAME A protec
38. ed SmartMedia full e asning SmartMedia error When the LCD monitor is switched on details of the warning are displayed on the monitor P 70 Number of available frames The number of available shots is displayed on the LCD monitor in the location shown in the figure at left D See P 56 for information on changing the File Size number of pixels and Quality compression ratio settings D At shipment the default settings are NORMAL for Quality and 1600 x 1200 for File Size Standard number of shots per SmartMedia The number of shots that can be recorded onto a SmartMedia card varies slightly depending on the type of subject Also the difference between the standard number of shots and the actual number of available shots increases for SmartMedia with a higher capacity Pixel 1600 x 1200 1280 x 960 640 x 480 Quality Mode FINE NORMAL BASIC FINE NORMAL NORMAL Compression Ratio Approx 1 5 Approx 1 10 Approx 1 20 Approx 1 4 Approx 1 8 Approx 1 8 Image Data Size Approx 760KB Approx 390KB Approx 200KB Approx 610KB Approx 310KB Approx 90KB 4MB MG 4S 4 9 19 6 12 44 8MB MG 8S 10 19 39 12 24 89 16MB MG 16S SW 20 39 75 25 49 164 32MB MG 32S SW 41 79 152 50 99 330 64MB MG 64S SW 82 159 306 101 198 663 128MB MG 128SW 166 319 613 204 398 1330 23 gt VIEWING YOUR IMAGES PLAYBACK
39. els YThe LCD monitor cannot be switched off during continuous shooting The exposure and white balance settings are fixed at the values current when the shutter button was pressed 2 Before pressing the shutter button check the Normal Macro mode selector setting D When the self timer is used to take pictures 9 frame photography is used You can also use digital zoom photography 35 PHOTOGRAPHY MENU SELF TIMER PHOTOGRAPHY AUTO OFF a g You can set the self timer photography when the photography mode is set to INA Select ON to switch to self timer photography 36 in the center of the viewfinder or LCD monitor and then press the shutter button to set the correct exposure for the subject and start the timer running 2 You can also use AE lock in this mode P 22 Y Be careful not to stand in front of the camera when you press the shutter button since this can cause focusing or light metering errors The self timer lamp lights for 5 seconds blinks for 5 seconds then takes the picture SELF TIMER 00000000000 The time remaining until the picture is taken is counted down on the LCD monitor 2 Self timer mode is cancelled after you take the picture D To stop the self timeronce it has started running press the Y button 37 PHOTOGRAPHY MENU SETTING THE BRIGHTNESS EXPOSURE COMPENSATION PHOTOGR
40. es with the poles positioned as indicated by the Band marks Use only the batteries or AC power adapter specified for use with this camera The use of other power sources can cause a fire Do not place the camera on an unstable surface This can cause the camera to fall or tip over and cause injury Do not use the camera in the bathroom or shower This can cause a fire or electric shock bathroom or shower Do not heat modify or attempt to disassemble the batteries Do not drop or subject the batteries to impacts Do not attempt to recharge lithium or alkaline batteries Do not store the batteries with metallic products Any of these actions can cause the batteries to burst or leak and cause fire or injury as a result If the battery leaks and fluid gets into your eyes or comes into contact with your skin or clothing this can cause injury or loss of eyesight Immediately flush the affected area thoroughly with clean water and seek medical treatment When discarding or storing batteries cover the battery terminals with insulation tape Contact with other metallic objects or batteries could cause the batteries to ignite or burst O O O O O 78 Safety Notes N CAUTION CAUTION Do not use this camera in locations severely affected by oil fumes steam humidity or dust This can cause a fire or electric shock Do not leave this ca
41. f file size and QUALITY NORMAL compression ratio for image recording P 56 Selects the buzzer volume for camera operation BEEP HIGH LOW OFF HIGH When this is set to OFF the camera buzzer emits no sound DATE TIME SET OK Sets the date and time P 17 Specifies whether the Frame NO Memory function FRAME NO RENEW CONT RENEW is used P 57 ENGLISH Select English or French as the language used for LANGUAGE FRAN AIS ENGESH screen display 54 See the following page for information on using the settings arrears EM COKA BEEP gt HIGH DATE TIME gt SET OK FRAME NO gt RENEW LANGUAGE P ENGLISH Set the mode dial to BET Souarsrye gt SET OK BEEP gt HIGH DATE TIME gt SET OK FRAME NO gt RENEW LANGUAGE gt ENGLISH Use the AY buttons to select the desired item and then use the lt and gt buttons to change and confirm the setting not including the date time setting and the file size quality setting To exit the SET UP screen set the Mode dial to Wa or PP 5 55 SETTING THE FILE SIZE AND QUALITY You can select any combination of 2 file sizes numbers of pixels and 3 quality compression ratio settings Select the combination that best suits your goals To get high quality prints Use a large image size 1600 X 1200 with a low compression rate FINE or NORMAL However because this increases the amount of data in e
42. ged e Ni MH and Ni Cd batteries self discharge even when not used Always charge Ni MH and Ni Cd batteries before using them If the time for which a battery provides power shortens markedly when it has been correctly charged this indicates that the battery has reached the end of its effective life and should be replaced Notes on Using the AC Power Adapter Always use the AC 5V AC Power Adapter AC 5VH AC 5V sold separately with the FinePix2300 Digital Camera The use of an AC power adapter other than the AC 5VH AC 5V could result in damage to your camera e Ensure that you do not touch the contact areas on the AC power adapter against any other metal object as this could cause a short circuit e Do not plug the AC power adapter into the DIGITAL socket as this could damage your camera e Do not plug in the AC power adapter while you are operating the camera using batteries Switch the camera off first e Do not load the batteries while you are operating the camera using the AC power adapter Switch the camera off first e If you disconnect the AC power adapter when there are no batteries in the camera the date may be cleared If this occurs reset the date 67 Notes on the SmartMedia E SmartMedia The SmartMedia card supplied with your FinePix2300 camera is a new image recording medium developed especially for use in digital cameras Each SmartMedia card contains a built in semiconductor memory chip NAND flash me
43. hotograph scenery Clean the lens Cancel Macro photography cannot format the SmartMedia e The SmartMedia is write protected Remove the write protection Peel off the write protect sticker cannot erase all the frames The frame is protected DPOF settings are specified for one or more of the frames Remove the frame protection Reset the DPOF settings can t use the flash to take pictures e The flash is set to Suppressed Flash mode The camera is in continuous shooting mode Set the flash mode to Auto Red Eye Reduction Forced Flash or Slow Synchro e Set continuous shooting to OFF Nothing happens when use the camera buttons and switches Camera malfunction The Mode dial has been moved to another setting The batteries are exhausted Remove the batteries re insert them and try again Move the Mode dial to the correct setting Load new batteries No image appears when press the DISP button e The Mode dial is set incorrectly Move the Mode dial to the correct setting 73 74 Specifications Model Digital Camera Pickup Elements 1 2 7 inch square pixel CCD 2 11 million pixels Resolution 1600x1200 pixels 1280x960 pixels 640 X 480 pixels File format JPEG Exif Ver 2 1 Design for Camera File system compliant DPOF compatible Viewfinder Inverted Galiean finder
44. ies in your pocket or another warm place to heat it and then load it into the camera just before you take a picture Wipe the battery terminals with a clean dry cloth Load new batteries The flash will not charge No compatible SmartMedia is loaded e The camera is set to Suppressed Flash mode The batteries are exhausted Load a new SmartMedia erase a frame or remove the write protection Set the flash mode to Auto Red Eye Reduction Forced Flash or Slow Synchro Load new batteries The playback image is too dark even though used the flash The subject is too far away Your finger is covering the flash e Move closer to the subject Hold the camera correctly No photograph is taken when the shutter button is pressed e No SmartMedia is loaded The SmartMedia is fully recorded e The SmartMedia is write protected e The SmartMedia is not formatted e The SmartMedia contact area is soiled The SmartMedia is damaged e The Auto Power Off function has switched the camera off The batteries are exhausted Load a SmartMedia Erase some images or use a SmartMedia that has ample free space Remove the write protection Format the SmartMedia Wipe the SmartMedia contact area with a clean dry cloth Load a new SmartMedia Switch the camera on Load new batteries The image is blurred e The lens is soiled e Macro photography was used to p
45. ified for more than 1000 frames in the DPOF frame settings The maximum number of frames for which prints can be specified on the same SmartMedia is 999 YREAD ERROR An attempt was made to playback incorrectly recorded data An attempt was made to playback a frame not recorded on camera Images cannot be played back YFILE LIMIT The frame number has reached 999 9999 Switch the Frame NO Memory function off and use a formatted SmartMedia to take the picture 71 72 Troubleshooting gt Before you decide the camera is faulty check the following once more Problem Cause Remedy No power The batteries are exhausted The AC power adapter plug has come out of the power outlet Load new batteries e Plug the adapter back in Problem Cause Remedy Power cuts out during operation The batteries are exhausted Load new batteries can t use the flash to take pictures e The camera switches to Macro mode e The shutter button was pressed when the viewfinder indicator was blinking orange Cancel Macro mode allows forced flash and slow synchro photography e Wait until the flash has finished charging before pressing the shutter button Battery runs out quickly e You are using the camera in extremely cold conditions e The terminals are soiled The batteries are flat Put the batter
46. isplay the menu on the LCD monitor Use the lt 4 and gt buttons to select menu items and the A and Y buttons to change the settings Press the MENU OkK button to return to the Photography screen PHOTOGRAPHY MENU SELECTING THE MODE Select AUTO or MANUAL and press the MENU Ok button MA AUTO This is the simplest mode to use and has a wide range of applications You can specify the settings for 2 P 32 2 P 35 and S P 36 tM MANUAL Manual mode allows you to take pictures using a particular set of desired menu settings You can specify the settings for 4 P 32 P P 38 and ws P 39 In the O M Photography mode pressing the DISP button changes the display status one step in a 3 step cycle from Show text and video to Show video only to Show text only and so on 31 32 PHOTOGRAPHY MENU FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY AUTO e gt No icon This option can be set in all photography modes You can choose from 5 flash modes to suit your shot Effective flash range 0 7 to 3 0m 2 3 to 9 8ft YYou cannot perform flash photography and continuous shooting at the same time D When the flash mode is set to Suppressed Flash the camera becomes ready to shoot more quickly after you switch it on Dif
47. l losses such as the costs of photography or the loss of income from photography incurred as a result of faults with this product E Notes on Copyright Images recorded using your digital camera system cannot be used in ways that infringe copyright laws without the consent of the owner unless intended only for personal use Note that some restrictions apply to the photographing of stage performances entertainments and exhibits even when intended purely for personal use Users are also asked to note that the transfer of memory cards containing images or data protected under copyright laws is only permissible within the restrictions imposed by those copyright laws E Liquid Crystal If the LCD monitor or LCD panel is damaged take particular care with the liquid crystal in the monitor or panel If any of the following situations arise take the urgent action indicated If liquid crystal comes in contact with your skin Wipe the area with a cloth and then wash thoroughly with running water and soap If liquid crystal gets into your eye 6 Flush the affected eye with clean water for at least 15minutes and then seek medical assistance e If liquid crystal is swallowed Flush your mouth thoroughly with water Drink large quantities of water and induce vomiting Then seek medical assistance E Notes on Electrical Interference If the camera is used in hospitals or aircrafts please note that it may cause interference with other equipment
48. mera in places subject to extremely high temperatures Do not leave the camera in locations such as a sealed vehicle or in direct sunlight This can cause a fire Remove the batteries and disconnect the AC power adapter when you are cleaning the camera or if you intend to leave the camera unused for a long period Failure to do so can cause a fire or electric shock Do not place heavy objects on the camera This can cause the heavy object to tip over or fall and cause injury Do not use the flash close to anyone s eyes This can cause temporary damage to the person s eyesight Do not move the camera while the AC power adapter is still connected This can damage the power cord or cables and cause a fire or electric shock Do not cover or wrap the camera or the AC power adapter in a cloth or quilt This can cause heat to build up and distort the casing or cause a fire 0o OO O S Request regular internal testing and cleaning for your camera Build ups of dust in your camera can cause a fire or electric shock Contact your FUJIFILM dealer to request internal cleaning every 2 years gt FUJIFILM PHOTO FILM CO LTD Nishiazabu 2 chome Minato ku Tokyo 106 8620 Japan Printed on recycled paper Printed in Japan FGS 103101 FG
49. mory which is used for storing digital image data Because the data is stored electronically the stored image data can be erased from the card and new data recorded E SmartMedia with IDs The SmartMedia ID is a SmartMedia that has an individually assigned identification number SmartMedia ID cards can be used with devices that use ID numbers for copyright protection or other purposes This camera accepts SmartMedia ID cards in the same way as conventional SmartMedia cards E Storing Data In the situations listed below recorded data may be erased destroyed Please note that Fuji Photo Film Co Ltd accepts no responsibility whatsoever for the loss destruction of recorded data 3k When the SmartMedia is used incorrectly by the owner or a third party When the SmartMedia is exposed to static electricity or electrical noise When the SmartMedia cover is opened or the 68 SmartMedia removed and the camera is then switched off during data recording during data erasing SmartMedia formatting or during frame advance when images are being played back Back up important data onto another medium MO disk floppy disk hard disk etc E Notes on Handling SmartMedia e When inserting the card into the camera hold the SmartMedia straight as you push it in e Never remove the SmartMedia or switch the camera off during data recording during data erasing SmartMedia formatting or during frame advance when images are being pla
50. on the camera settings may revert to the factory default settings D The Quick Battery Charger sold separately is needed to recharge AA size Ni MH or Ni Cd batteries P 62 2 Once the AC power adapter has been connected or the batteries have been loaded for 10 minutes or more the settings will be retained for roughly 20 minutes even if you remove the batteries and disconnect the AC power adapter Check settings such as the date and time after you replace the batteries Install the batteries with the correct polarity as shown Close the battery cover as indicated by the arrow D Do not use excessive force on the battery cover 2 Take care not to drop the batteries when you open or close the battery cover Using the AC Power Adapter sold separately DC IN 5V socket To shoot or play back images without depleting the battery charge use the special AC Power Adapter AC 5VH AC 5V Check that the camera is switched off and then plug the AC power adapter connector into the DC IN 5V socket on the camera Then plug the AC power adapter into the power outlet 2 You cannot charge the batteries by connecting the AC power adapter The shapes of the plug and socket outlet depends on the country of use Y Using AC power adapters other than the AC 5VH AC 5V could damage the camera 2 See P 67 for more information on the AC power adapter 13 LOADING AND REMOVING THE SmartMedia
51. operation Compatible with 3 3V 2MB to 128MB SmartMedia e Date and time recording playback function e USB connection allows simple high speed image data transfer using the enclosed interface Conforms to the new standard for digital camera file system Design rule for Camera File system e Support for DPOF simplifies print ordering DPOF stands for Digital Print Order Format Accessories AA size alkaline batteries 4 SmartMedia 8MB 3 3V 1 Supplied with Anti static case 1 Index labels 1 Hand Strap 1 a Interface Set 1 CD ROM 1 e Special USB cable 1 Software Quickstart Guide 1 Owner s Manual this manual 1 Nomenclature Refer to the pages in parentheses for information on using the camera features SN window e Normal Macro sa Ma Shutter button Flash P32 E selector switch P40 Self timer lamp Do By ee P37 T ak DW Lens Flash control sensor Digital USB socket P 60 IN 5V Power input socket P 13 POWER switch P 16 MENU OK button Viewfinder lamp P 22 Viewfinder P 19 DISP button 4 direction button Mode Dial Set up mode P 19 24 31 3 Photography mode LCD monitor P 19 24 31 gt Playback mode Strap mount P 11 SmartMedia slot cover release button P 14 Battery cover P12 SmartMedia slot P 14 SmartMedi
52. poorer the quality of the expanded image Regardless of the type of lighting the human eye adapts so that a white object still looks white On the other hand devices such as digital still cameras register a white subject as white by first adjusting their internal color balance to match the color of the ambient light around the subject This adjustment process is referred to as matching the white balance A function that automatically matches the white balance is called an auto white balance function Notes on Using Your Camera Correctly Be sure to read this information in conjunction with Safety Notes P 76 prior to use to ensure that you use your camera correctly E Places to Avoid Do not store or use the camera in the following types of locations e Very humid dirty or dusty places eIn direct sunlight or in places subject to extreme temperature rises such as in a closed car in summer e Extremely cold places e Places subject to strong vibrations e Places affected by smoke or steam e Places subject to strong magnetic fields such as places near motors transformers or magnets e For long periods in contact with chemicals such as pesticides or next to rubber or vinyl products E Do not expose the camera to sand The FinePix2300 is particularly and adversely affected by sand In sandy locations such as beaches or deserts or in locations where there is wind borne sand ensure that the camera is not exposed to san
53. press the MENU Ok button after 10 seconds the menu screen reappears The settings for the last selected frame are discarded pLaveack menu g DPOF SET ALL RESET ALL I A ie Oy RESET ser ALL FRAME SET RESET QDATE ON 4 Use A or Y to select SET ALL or RESET ALL Press the MENU Ok button D SET ALL specifies 1 print for all the images Y The settings specified for individual frames are cancelled Y Prints can be specified for up to 999 frames on the same SmartMedia If you specify more than 1000 frames the yoror Fite error warning appears ASET ALL 100 0005 SET ALL OK TOTAL O0005SHEETS CANCELS OK 0K When you press the MENU OK button a confirmation screen appears To proceed with the set or reset operation press MENU Ok The total number of prints is displayed on the LCD monitor and you are returned to the menu 2 To exit the menu use the lt or gt button to select BACk and then press the MENU Ok button Dif you reset all the frames the TOTAL display reverts to 00000 53 SET UP MODE gt The table below explains the camera setting Settings Display Factory default Explanation FILE SIZE SET OK 1600x1200 Changing the combination o
54. protection press Y and return to the menu To exit the menu use the lt or gt button to To protect another image repeat the Formatting erases all images including select 5 BACK and then press the MENU Ok procedure from step 3 protected images P 43 47 46 button piaveack men Orn SETTING AND REMOVING PROTECTION FOR ALL FRAMES DISP 3 yuo o OF I OnPROTECT ALL 100 0005 PROTECT ALL OK Oka OK NO T A confirmation screen will appear to protect all images Press the MENU Ok button To cancel protection press Y and return to the menu To exit the menu use the lt or gt button to select S BACK and then press the MENU OkK 48 button pLaveack menu d 9 HOW TO SPECIFY PRINT OPTIONS x DPOF With the FinePix2300 you can order prints using the Digital Print Order Format DPOF You can use the DPOF to specify the following e The frames to be printed and the number of prints for each frame Imprinting of the date and time This section gives a detailed description of how to order your prints with the FinePix2300 Note that some printers do not support date and time imprinting or specification of the number of prints Note that the warnings shown below may be displayed while you are specifying the prints woror P 71 You attempted to er
55. put with a personal computer DC Input Socket for specified AC power adapter Power Supply and Others Power supply Use one of the following 4AA size alkaline batteries e 4AA size Ni MH nickel metal hydride batteries sold separately 4AA size Minimum 1 000mAn Ni Cd nickel cadmium batteries sold separately AC Power Adapter AC 5VH AC 5V sold separately No of available shots using battery battery life With LCD monitor With LCD monitor CEES ON OFF Alkaline batteries Approx 240 frames Approx 730 frames NEMH battery Approx 240 frames Approx 730 frames pseu Approx 130 frames Approx 400 frames With fully charged battery This indicates the number of available frames shot consecutively at room temperature with a flash use rate of 50 Note that these figures may vary depending on the ambient temperature and the amount of charge in the battery Conditions for use Temperature 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F 80 humidity or less no condensation Camera dimensions W H D 110X 77X 39mm 4 3X 3 0X 1 5in not including accessories and attachments Camera mass weight Approx 200g 7 10z not including accessories batteries or SmartMedia Weight for photography Approx 300g 10 60z including batteries and SmartMedia Accessories See P 7 Optional Accessories See P 62 63 These specifications are subject to change without notice The LCD monitor on you
56. r digital camera is manufactured using advanced high precision technology Even so small bright points and anomalous colors particularly around text may appear on the monitor These are normal display characteristics and do not indicate a fault with the monitor This phenomenon will not appear on the recorded image The operation error may be caused in a digital camera by the strong radio interference i e electric fields static electricity line noise etc 75 Safety Notes To ensure that you use your FinePix2300 camera correctly read these Safety Notes and your Owner s Manual carefully beforehand After reading these Safety Notes store them in a safe place About the Icons The icons shown below are used in this document to indicate the severity of the injury or damage that can result if the information indicated by the icon is ignored and the product is used incorrectly as a result This icon indicates that death or A WARNING serious injury can result if the information is ignored This icon indicates that personal Z CAUTION injury or material damage can result if the information is ignored The icons shown below are used to indicate the nature of the information which is to be observed A Triangular icons notify the user of information requiring attention Important Circular icons with a diagonal bar notify the user S that the action indicated is prohibited Prohibi
57. sier For information on how to attach and use the accessories refer to the instructions provided with the accessory used SmartMedia These are separately available SmartMedia cards Use the following SmartMedia e MG 4S 4MB 3 3V MG 8S 8MB 3 3V MG 16S SW 16MB 3 3V e MG 32S SW 32MB 3 3V MG 64S SW 64MB 3 3V MG 128SW 128MB 3 3V Some 3 3V SmartMedia are labelled as 3V or ID cards Floppy Disk Adapter FlashPath This adapter is the same size and shape as a 3 5 inch floppy disk You can copy the images on a SmartMedia to your PC simply by loading the SmartMedia into the floppy disk adapter and then inserting the adapter into your floppy disk drive Compatible OS Compatible SmartMedia Windows95 98 98SE Me NT 4 0 FD A2 Mac OS 7 6 1 to 9 0 5V 3 3V 2MB to 128MB AC Power Adapter AC 5VH AC 5V Use the AC 5VH AC 5V when taking pictures for a long period of time or when the FinePix2300 is connected to a personal computer The Shapes of the AC power adapter the plug and socket outlet depend on the country PC Card Adapter The PC Card Adapter allows the SmartMedia to be used as a PC Card Standard ATA compliant PCMCIA 2 1 PC card Type II PC AD3 Compatible with SmartMedia of 5V 3 3V 2MB to 128MB FUJIFILM Rechargeable Battery 2HR 3UF The 2HR 3UF includes 2 pieces of high capacity AA size Nickel Metal Hydride batteries Not Available in U S A
58. ted Filled circles with an exclamation mark notify the Q user of an action that must be performed Required N WARNING When a fault arises switch the camera off and then remove the batteries and disconnect 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 Z N WARNING N WARNING Never attempt to modify or disassemble the camera Never open the casing Do not use the camera when it has been dropped or the casing is damaged This can cause a fire or electric shock Contact your FUJIFILM dealer 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 allow water or foreign objects to enter the camera If water or a foreign object has entered the camera switch the camera off and then remove the batteries and disconnect the AC power adapter Continued use of the camera can cause a fire or electric shock Contact your FUJIFILM dealer Never attempt to take pictures whilst in motion Do not use the camera while you are walking or operating a moving car or other vehicle This can result in you falling down or being involved in a traffic accident Do not use the batteries except as specified Load the batteri
59. ted frame was erased Remove the protection Warning Displayed Explanation Remedy tl The camera batteries are low on charge Replace or recharge the batteries No SmartMedia is loaded or it is loaded Load a SmartMedia or reload the SmartMedia YNO CARD incorrectly the correct way round YCARD NOT The SmartMedia is not formatted Format the SmartMedia NITIALIZED YDPOF You attempted to erase a frame with DPOF settings Reset the DPOF settings YCARD ERROR The SmartMedia contact area are soild The SmartMedia is damaged e The SmartMedia format is incorrect Wipe the contact area on the SmartMedia with a soft dry cloth It may be necessary to format the SmartMedia If the error message is still displayed replace the SmartMedia l AE Outside the AE continuous range The shot can be taken but the exposure will not be correct WCARD FULL The SmartMedia is fully recorded Erase some images or use a SmartMedia that has ample free space ESET UNMATCHED DPOF Ok The DPOF file contains an error Alternatively the DPOF file was set up on a different device Press the MENU EXE button to create a new DPOF file and specify all the DPOF settings again WPROTECTED CARD The SmartMedia is write protected Use a SmartMedia that is not write protected YOPOF FILE ERROR Prints were spec
60. utter button down halfway to lock the exposure settings and enable AE Lock Using AE Lock allows you to change the composition of your shot after you set the exposure and still get excellent results If the camera is not used in any way for two minutes or more the Auto Power Off function switches the camera off This is to prevent battery depletion and to avoid wasting power when the camera is connected to the AC power adapter Auto Power Off does not operate when the Auto Power Off function is disabled or a USB connection is used Digital Print Order Format DPOF is a format used for recording information on a storage media image memory card etc that allows you to specify which of the frames shot using a digital camera are printed and how many prints are made of each image A number that denotes exposure The EV is determined by the brightness of the subject and sensitivity speed of the film or CCD The number is larger for bright subjects and smaller for dark subjects As the brightness of the subject changes a digital camera maintains the amount of light hitting the CCD at a constant level by adjusting the aperture and shutter speed When the amount of light striking the CCD doubles the EV increases by 1 Likewise when the light is halved the EV decreases by 1 Joint Photographics Experts Group A file format used for compressing and saving color images The compression ratio can be selected but the higher the compression ratio the
61. yed back These actions could result in damage to the SmartMedia e Use only the SmartMedia specified for use with the FinePix2300 The use of other SmartMedia could damage the camera e SmartMedia are precision electronic devices Do not bend drop or subject SmartMedia to excessive shocks e Do not use or store SmartMedia in environments likely to be affected by strong static electricity or electrical noise e Do not use or store SmartMedia in very hot humid or corrosive environments e Be careful not to touch the SmartMedia s contact area or allow the area to become soiled Use a dry lint free cloth to wipe away any soiling that does occur e To avoid damage caused by static electricity always use the special static free case provided during transportation or storage or keep the SmartMedia in a storage case if available e Do not carry SmartMedia in locations such as a trouser pocket This could subject the SmartMedia to excessive force when you sit down therefore damaging the SmartMedia e The SmartMedia may feel warm when it is removed from the camera after extended periods of picture taking or image viewing This is normal and does not indicate a fault e Inserting a SmartMedia that is charged with static electricity into your camera may result in a camera malfunction If this occurs switch the camera off and then on again e Affix the label onto the designated area of the card Do not use third party labels as this can l

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