FujiFilm FinePix S304 Owner's Manual
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This manual will show you how to use your FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA
FinePix S304 correctly. Please follow the instructions carefully.
3.2
Getting Ready
Basic Photography
Advanced Features
Photography
Advanced Features
Playback
Settings
Software Installation
7
Camera Connection
8
Using FinePixViewer
BL00171-200 ( 1 )

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  • Page 1 Getting Ready Basic Photography Advanced Features Photography Advanced Features Playback Settings Software Installation Camera Connection Using FinePixViewer This manual will show you how to use your FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA BL00171-200 ( 1 ) FinePix S304 correctly. Please follow the instructions carefully.
  • Page 2: Warning

    This symbol is intended to alert the user CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. product must be used with a Fujifilm-specified installed and used in accordance with the DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents ? Red-Eye Reduction + Slow Synchro ...... 35 4 Advanced Features Playback 7 Camera Connection Warning ................ 2 Suppressed Flash ............36 PLAYING BACK MOVIES (VIDEO) ........ 59 Preface ................. 6 7.1 Using the optional AC Power adapter ....... 95 e MACRO (CLOSE-UP) PHOTOGRAPHY ....
  • Page 4: Preface

    Preface Camera Features and Accessories I Test Shots Prior to Photography I Notes on Electrical Interference Features Accessories If the camera is to be used in hospitals or aircrafts, please For particularly important photographs (such as weddings and overseas trips), always take a test photograph and view the note that this camera may cause interference to other h Superb image quality provided by the high-resolution h LR6 AA-size alkaline batteries (4)
  • Page 5: Nomenclature

    Nomenclature ✽ Refer to the pages in parentheses for information on using the camera features. Power switch Mode dial Manual (P.44) Macro) button (P.37) Photography mode (P.22) Scene Position (P.45) Playback mode (P.38) AUTO Tele zoom) button (P.22) Viewfinder (EVF) (P.23) Power-OFF MOVIE(Video)
  • Page 6: Getting Ready

    Nomenclature (Sample display) PREFACE Getting Ready Example of Screen Text Display: Still photography mode Attach the lens cap, strap and adapter ring Self -Timer Macro EV(Exposure compensation) Flash Number of remaining shots Photography mode 60 Quality mode(Number of recorded 3M・F White balance pixels for images) !AF...
  • Page 7: Attaching The Lens Cap

    PREFACE Conversion Lens Guide Attaching the Lens Cap Wide Conversion Lens WL-FX9 Teleconversion Lens TL-FX9 Changes the focal length by a factor of 0.79× Changes the focal length by a factor of 1.5x (wide-angle: equivalent to 30 mm) without altering (telephoto: equivalent to 340 mm) without altering the F-stop value of the lens.
  • Page 8: Loading The Battery And Xd-Picture Card

    Operation of this camera is only guaranteed when it shorter in cold locations (at temperatures of +10°C is used with FUJIFILM xD-Picture Card. (+50°F) or below). Consequently, Ni-MH batteries are Because xD-Picture Cards are small, they can be recommended.
  • Page 9: Switching On And Off

    SWITCHING ON AND OFF LOADING THE BATTERY AND xD-Picture Card DATE/TIME  NOT SET SET NO Replacing the xD-Picture Card 1Open the slot cover. 2Firmly push the xD-Picture Card fully into the When you push the xD-Picture xD-Picture Card slot. Card into the slot and then Turn the Power switch to turn the camera on When you first switch the camera on, the date is 3Close the slot cover.
  • Page 10: Setting The Date And Time

    SETTING THE DATE AND TIME DATE/TIME DATE/TIME DATE/TIME DATE/TIME DATE/TIME DATE/TIME DATE/TIME DATE/TIME YYYY.MM.DD YYYY.MM.DD MM/DD/YYYY MM/DD/YYYY 2002 01 01 2002 01 01 06/19/2002 06/19/2002  12:00   12:00   AM  AM  AM  AM   8 59    8 59   AM  AM  AM  AM Press “a” or “b” to switch between “YYYY.MM. DATE/TIME...
  • Page 11: Changing The Date And Time

    SELECTING THE LANGUAGE SETTING THE DATE AND TIME Checking the remaining batteries charge Changing the date and time OPTION OPTION SET−UP SET−UP Switch the camera on and check that no battery level warning ( ) is displayed on the SOUND LOW...
  • Page 12: Basic Photography

    Basic TAKING PICTURES ( AUTO MODE ) Photography ➀ ➁ You’ve read the chapter on getting ready and the camera is now set up and ready to take pictures. The Basic Photography section explains the three basic steps of “taking pictures”, “viewing pictures”...
  • Page 13 TAKING PICTURES ( AUTO MODE ) 60 Bebeep 1M 1M 1M 1M 60 60 1M 1M 1M 1M 1M 1M 1M 1M Frame the shot so that the subject fills the entire AF (Auto Focus) frame. Zoom bar Loop the strap over your wrist, brace your When you press the shutter button down halfway, the elbows firmly against your body and hold the To zoom in on the subject, press “a”...
  • Page 14: I Indicator Lamp Display

    Subjects not suitable for autofocus i Use a tripod. Though the FinePix S304 uses an accurate autofocus mechanism, it may have difficulty focusing or not be able If you press the shutter button down fully in one to focus at all for the types of subject and situation listed below. In such cases, the image may be out of focus.
  • Page 15: Number Of Available Frames

    DPC-64 (64MB) On the FinePix S304, when you press the shutter button down half way, the focus and exposure settings are fixed (AF/AE lock). If you want to focus on a subject that is off to one side of the image or if you want...
  • Page 16: Framing Guideline Function

    FRAMING GUIDELINE FUNCTION USING AF/AE LOCK Scene Bebeep Click Use this frame when you want to position your main subject in the center of the frame or when you want to align your shot with the horizon. This feature provides a clear guide to the subject size and the overall balance of the shot so that you get exactly the shot you want.
  • Page 17: Digital Zoom

    I FLASH DIGITAL ZOOM Zoom bar display Digital zoom Optical zoom 2M 2M 2M 1M 1M 03M 03M The position of the “ ” on the zoom bar indicates To change the flash setting, pop the flash unit up. Press “a” to zoom in on your subject and “b” to the current zoom setting.
  • Page 18: Cauto Flash Mode

    I FLASH Red-Eye Reduction z Forced Flash v Slow Synchro Auto Flash Mode This is a flash mode that uses a slow shutter Use this mode for ordinary photography. The Use this mode to ensure that the subject’s eyes Use this flash mode to photograph backlit speed.
  • Page 19: Suppressed Flash

    MACRO ( CLOSE-UP ) PHOTOGRAPHY I FLASH Selecting Macro mode allows you to take close- When you cannot change the up shots. flash settings h Check that the flash is popped up. Effective Photography Range: Approx. 10 cm to 80 cm (3.9 in. to 2.6 ft.) SCENE POSITION...
  • Page 20: Playback

    The displayed image does not change, but a pressing the “DISP” button again. The screen text display disappears after approximately recorded on an FinePix S304 or still images (excluding progress bar indicates the approximate playback 3 seconds. some uncompressed images) recorded on any location on the xD-Picture Card.
  • Page 21: Playback Zoom

    PLAYBACK ZOOM ERASING SINGLE FRAME PLAYBACK PLAYBACK This function is useful for things such as checking the focus of shots you have taken. Pressing “a” during single-frame playback switches you to the zoom screen. ERASE ERASE FORMAT ALL FRAMES FRAME FRAME Single-frame Playback Zoom Panning...
  • Page 22: Advanced Features Photography

    Advanced Features ADVANCED FEATURES PHOTOGRAPHY ERASING SINGLE FRAME PLAYBACK Photography The Advanced Features Photography section introduces a range of camera functions that you can access by setting the Power switch to “ ”. I Photography Mode Specifications (SCENE R (AUTO) POSITION) W (MANUAL) T (MOVIE) ✽1...
  • Page 23: Still Image

    E SCENE POSITION MANUAL STILL IMAGE STILL IMAGE R Auto mode W Manual mode SCENE POSITION SCENE POSITION NIGHT SCENE NIGHT SCENE NIGHT SCENE NIGHT SCENE The “ ” Scene Position setting allows you to SPORT SPORT select any of 5 modes to suit the scene you are SCENE...
  • Page 24: Movie Tmovie (Video)

    T MOVIE ( VIDEO ) E SCENE POSITION q STILL IMAGE MOVIE Night Scene m Portrait 60s Use this mode for shots of people. Portrait mode Use this mode for shots taken in the evening or STANDBY provides soft-tone images with natural skin colors. at night.
  • Page 25 T MOVIE ( VIDEO ) q MOVIE REC 59s 60s STANDBY Shooting begins when you fully depress the During shooting, a timer in the top-right corner of Press the shutter button again during shooting to shutter button. the screen counts down the remaining time. end the movie.
  • Page 26: Photography Menu Operation

    ✽ Displaying the menus (➡P.50) PHOTOGRAPHY MENU PHOTOGRAPHY MENU OPERATION y SETTING QUALITY MODE ( NUMBER OF RECORDED PIXELS FOR IMAGES ) Quality (pixels) Usage QUALITY QUALITY 60 3M · F (2048 × 1536) For Printing 1M 1M 1M 1M 3M ·...
  • Page 27: Self-Timer Photography

    ✽ Displaying the menus (➡P.50) PHOTOGRAPHY MENU = SELF-TIMER PHOTOGRAPHY y SETTING QUALITY MODE ( NUMBER OF RECORDED PIXELS FOR IMAGES ) PHOTOGRAPHY MENU ✽ Displaying the menus (➡P.50) Still image ( R · E · W ) Movie ( u ) SELF−TIMER...
  • Page 28: Ev (Exposure Compensation)

    d EV ( EXPOSURE COMPENSATION ) ✽ Displaying the menus (➡P.50) = SELF-TIMER PHOTOGRAPHY PHOTOGRAPHY MENU PHOTOGRAPHY MENU Subjects for Which Exposure Adjustment is Particularly Effective EV EV Guide to using + (positive) compensation +0.3 7  0 hCopying of printed text (black characters −0.3...
  • Page 29: White Balance (Selecting The Light Source)

    PHOTOGRAPHY MENU PHOTOGRAPHY MENU PHOTOGRAPHY MENU ✽ Displaying the menus (➡P.50) a WHITE BALANCE ( SELECTING THE LIGHT SOURCE ) x FLASH ( FLASH BRIGHTNESS ADJUSTMENT ) K SHARPNESS AUTO: Automatic adjustment (Shooting to show the ambience of the FLASH FLASH...
  • Page 30: N Aperture-Priority Auto

    Advanced N APERTURE-PRIORITY AUTO PLAYING BACK MOVIES ( VIDEO ) PHOTOGRAPHY MENU Features Playback A.PRIORITY A.PRIORITY F8.2 F4.8 F2.8 Displayed in red AUTO 1/1500 F8.2 123−0009 18s If the shutter speed is displayed in red when the This mode can be selected in the “ ”...
  • Page 31: Playback Menu

    When paused Playing back movie files i This camera may not be able to play back movie files (10 fps) that were recorded on a camera other than FinePix S304. Note that mistakenly erased images cannot be i To play back movie files on a computer, save the movie file on the xD-Picture Card to the compute’s hard disk and then recovered.
  • Page 32 p ERASING SINGLE ALL FRAMES/FORMAT • PLAYBACK MENU Format Frame All frames ERASE ERASE Erases all the files. Because formatting FORMAT also erases protected files, check 100−0005 100−0005 ALL FRAMES carefully before formatting a card and FRAME ALL FRAMES FRAME FRAME  ERASE ALL copy any files that you want to keep BACK...
  • Page 33: Protecting Images Frame/All

    PROTECTING IMAGES FRAME/ALL p ERASING SINGLE ALL FRAMES/FORMAT • PLAYBACK MENU PLAYBACK MENU Format PROTECT PROTECT UNPROTECT ALL UNPROTECT ALL 100−0005 PROTECT ALL PROTECT ALL FORMAT FRAME SET/RESET FRAME SET/RESET FORMAT OK?   ERASE  ALL DATA YES BACK NO 1Set the Power switch to “ ”. 2Press the “MENU/OK” button to view the menu screen.
  • Page 34 PROTECTING IMAGES FRAME/ALL PLAYBACK MENU Unprotect all Frame set / Reset PROTECT PROTECT Removes the protection from all the UNPROTECT ALL UNPROTECT ALL files. 100−0005 100−0005 PROTECT ALL PROTECT ALL FRAME SET FRAME SET FRAME SET/RESET FRAME SET/RESET /RESET /RESET Protect all UNPROTECT Protects all the files. PROTECT OK?    OK?...
  • Page 35: How To Specify Print Options (Dpof)

    100−0005 100−0005 PROTECT UNPROTECT This section gives a detailed description of how to order your prints with the FinePix S304. ALL ALL PROTECT ALL UNPROTECT On the FinePix S304, you can specify only one print per image in the DPOF settings.
  • Page 36: Dpof Set Frame

    i DPOF SET FRAME PLAYBACK MENU DPOF DPOF DPOF DPOF DPOF DPOF OK OK OK DATE/OFF DATE/OFF DATE/ON DATE/ON DATE/ON DATE/ON 1Set the Power switch to “ ”. 2Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the menu screen. Use “d” or “c” to select “ ”...
  • Page 37 i DPOF SET FRAME PLAYBACK MENU Individual DPOF settings cannot be changed. 100−0005 100−0005 DPOF DPOF TOTAL/001 TOTAL/000 100−0005 YES YES DPOF NO FINISH OK? FINISH RESET DPOF BACK BACK    OK? 100−0005 DPOF BACK TOTAL/000 YES YES NO FINISH If you select a frame for which DPOF settings have ¥...
  • Page 38: Recording Voice Memos

    r RECORDING VOICE MEMOS PLAYBACK MENU VOICE MEMO VOICE MEMO REC STANDBY RECORDING 30s 20s START REC BACK CANCEL BACK RESTART VOICE MEMO VOICE MEMO 1Set the Power switch to “ ”. ON 2Use “d” and “c” to select the image (still image) to which you want to add a voice memo.
  • Page 39: Playing Back Voice Memos

    PLAYING BACK VOICE MEMOS r RECORDING VOICE MEMOS PLAYBACK MENU PLAYBACK MENU When the image already has a voice memo VOICE MEMO FINISH VOICE MEMO VOICE MEMO RE/REC REC BACK BACK RESTART 123−0008 11s If you select an image that already has a voice PLAY...
  • Page 40: Settings

    g LCD BRIGHTNESS/VOLUME PLAYING BACK VOICE MEMOS PLAYBACK MENU Settings I Playing back voice memos BRIGHTNESS BRIGHTNESS Control Description トータル/000 Playback The voice memo automatically stops when playback ends. Pauses the voice memo during playback. BACK Pause/Resume Press this button again to resume playback. Stops playback.
  • Page 41: Using Set-Up

    g USING SET–UP I List of settings SET−UP SET−UP q Still Image mode T Movie mode w Playback mode — — VOLUME (➡P.79) POSTVIEW POSTVIEW ON BRIGHTNESS (➡P.79) BRIGHTNESS (➡P.79) BRIGHTNESS (➡P.79) POWER SAVE POWER SAVE OFF SET–UP SET–UP SET–UP USB MODE USB MODE USB MODE...
  • Page 42: Set-Up Power Save

    6 Software Installation POWER SAVE SET–UP 6.1 The Software Components SET−UP SET−UP Bebeep POSTVIEW POSTVIEW ON USB Mass Storage POWER SAVE POWER SAVE OFF FinePixViewer Driver USB MODE USB MODE USB MODE USB MODE DSC Allows you to display thumbnail lists of the Allows a digital camera to be used DATE/TIME...
  • Page 43: Installation On A Windows Pc

    4. The Setup screen appears. Click the Launching the Installer Manually 6.2 Installation on a Windows PC 6.2.2 From FinePixViewer installation to restart [Installing FinePixViewer] button. 1. Double-click the “My Computer” icon. ✽ For more information on what is installed, click the 6.2.1 Load the CD-ROM into your PC 1.
  • Page 44 2. A confirmation message appears asking 6. Install QuickTime as directed by the on- 7. Install NetMeeting as directed by the on- whether you want to continue with the screen instructions. screen instructions. ✽ If you have already installed QuickTime version ✽...
  • Page 45: Installation On A Mac Os 8.6 To 9.2

    12. After you restart your PC, install DirectX as 15. Proceed with the installation as directed 2. Double-click “Installer for MacOS8.6-9.x” 6.3 Installation on a Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2 directed by the on-screen instructions and by the on-screen instructions. to launch the Installer.
  • Page 46 I To install Acrobat Reader later... 6. Select the installation destination for 7. Install QuickTime as directed by the on- 8. After you restart your Macintosh, the FinePixViewer and ImageMixer VCD for screen instructions and then restart your “FinePixViewer installation completed” 1.
  • Page 47: Installation On A Mac Os X

    9. Select the Mac OS X startup disk as the 4. Click the “ ” icon. 6.4 Installation on a Mac OS X installation destination and click the 6.4.1 From FinePixViewer installation to restart [Continue] button. Only FinePixViewer is installed on Mac OS X. NOTE AVI movies cannot be played back on version 10.0.4.
  • Page 48: Camera Connection

    Macintosh computers. take pictures and play back images without the data will not be transmitted correctly. Always ✽ Connection is only possible with a FUJIFILM camera worrying about depleting the batteries. Check that the camera is switched off. Plug the use the AC power adapter when connecting the equipped with a “PC Camera”...
  • Page 49: Use At Dsc Mode

    I Camera Operation I PC Operation 7.2 Use at DSC mode Camera Windows 98/98 SE/Me/2000 Professional DC IN 5V ✽ The Windows CD-ROM may also be required socket during installation. In this event, switch CD-ROMs as directed by the on-screen instructions. i FinePixViewer automatically starts up.
  • Page 50: Use At Pc-Cam Mode

    I When FinePixViewer is not included Windows XP 7.3 Use at PC-CAM mode in the list of actions to perform Camera 1. The “Found New Hardware” help message DC IN 5V Select “Take no action” and then select the “Always appears in the bottom-right corner of your socket do the selected action”...
  • Page 51 I Camera Operation I PC Operation 2. Check PC operation. The installation Windows 2000 Professional procedure differs depending on the 1. FinePixViewer automatically starts up and If the “Digital Signature Not Found” dialog box operating system running on your PC. the PictureHello window opens (Windows appears, click the [Yes] button.
  • Page 52: Disconnecting The Camera

    Perform the steps shown below before you 3. The menu option shown below appears. 7.4 Disconnecting the Camera Camera switch the camera off. This procedure Click on this option. differs depending on the operating system DC IN 5V socket software (or PC) you are using. ✽...
  • Page 53: Using Finepixviewer

    4. Check that the files are downloaded from 5. Double-click a still-image thumbnail to 8 Using FinePixViewer the camera to your computer and that a open an image window. 8.1 Saving Images on Your Computer folder with the photography date is created.
  • Page 54: Using The Finepix Internet Service

    ✽ If the country or area where you are living does To use the FinePix Internet services, users must 8.3 Using the FinePix Internet Service 8.4 User Registration first register. not appear in the pull-down list, select “OTHERS”. I For Windows and Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2 ✽...
  • Page 55 5. Enter the required information in the user Once you complete the registration, a confirmation 3. Select “User’s registration” and click the E-mail is sent. Wait a few moments until the registration page. [OK] button. ✽ If you are not already connected to the Internet, message is sent.
  • Page 56: Mastering Finepixviewer

    8.5 Mastering FinePixViewer 8.6 Uninstalling the Software For more information on FinePixViewer functions Only perform this operation when you no longer not fully explained in this manual, refer to “How to require the installed software or when the software Use FinePixViewer” in the Help menu for details. was not installed correctly.
  • Page 57: System Expansion Options

    Only perform this operation when you no longer require Mac OS X e By using the FinePix S304 together with other optional FUJIFILM products, your system can be the installed software or when the software was not I Uninstalling FinePixViewer expanded to fill a wide range of uses.
  • Page 58: Accessories Guide

    Accessories Guide e The optional accessories (sold separately) can make taking pictures with the FinePix S304 even SC-FX304 easier. For information on how to attach and use the accessories, refer to the instructions provided This is a special case made of polyester that protects the camera against soiling, with the accessory used.
  • Page 59: Notes On Using Your Camera Correctly

    I When the Camera is Unused for Long Periods FinePix S304 because the heat generated by the h When loading the batteries into the camera, ensure that the h In the rain or in very humid, dirty or dusty places.
  • Page 60: Notes On Using The Ac Power Adapter

    FUJIFILM Digital camera. the batteries and recharge them. local waste disposal regulations. h Turn off the power switch of the FUJIFILM Digital camera h Newly purchased batteries or batteries that have been before disconnecting the connection cord from the...
  • Page 61: Notes On The Xd-Picture Card

    The camera quality cannot be guaranteed when semiconductor memory (NAND-type flash memory) children to prevent a card being accidentally ISpecifications cards other than those manufactured by FUJIFILM to record digital image data. swallowed. An xD-Picture Card could cause suffocation are used.
  • Page 62: Warning Displays

    Outside the AE continuous range. The shot can be taken, but the exposure will not i Camera fault. i Contact your FUJIFILM dealer. be correct. i You attempted to play a movie that was not i Movies cannot be played back.
  • Page 63: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Warning Displays e If you think the camera is faulty, check the following once more. Warning Displayed Explanation Remedy Troubleshooting Possible causes Solutions Prints were specified for more than 1000 frames The maximum number of frames for which No power. i The batteries are exhausted.
  • Page 64 (Peel off the write-protect sticker.) control sensor. When the camera is connected i The special FinePix S304 USB cable is not i Set up the camera and the special FinePix The playback image is i There is dust on the flash control sensor.
  • Page 65: Specifications

    Lens: Fujinon 6× optical zoom lens F2.8/F4.8/F8.2 h LCD monitor h Number of available shots using batteries Using FUJIFILM shall not be held liable for damages resulting h Storage media: xD-Picture Card (16MB to 128MB) 1.8-inches, 62,000 pixels amorphous silicon TFT (battery life) from errors in this Owner’s Manual.
  • Page 66: Explanation Of Terms

    Explanation of Terms Safety Notes DPOF: Digital Print Order Format h To ensure that you use your FinePix S304 camera WARNING DPOF is a format used for recording information on a storage media (image memory card, etc.) that allows correctly, read these Safety Notes and your Owner’s you to specify which of the frames shot using a digital camera are printed and how many prints are made of Manual carefully beforehand.
  • Page 67 When discarding or storing batteries, cover Do not place heavy objects on the camera. Do not drop or subject the batteries to h Contact your FUJIFILM dealer to request the battery terminals with insulation tape. This can cause the heavy object to tip over or impacts.
  • Page 68: Ec Declaration Of Conformity

    IMPORTANT All copyrights and other proprietary rights to Software and Documentation are owned and retained by FUJIFILM or the third party suppliers as indicated on or in Be sure to read this page before using theSoftware. Software or Documentation. Nothing contained herein shall be construed, Name : Fuji Photo Film ( Europe ) G.m.b.H.
  • Page 69 Printed on recycled paper. 26 - 30, Nishiazabu 2 - chome, Minato - ku, Tokyo 106 - 8620, Japan FGS - 204107 - FG Printed in Japan...

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