FujiFilm FinePix J250 User manual

Before You Begin
First Steps
Basic Photography and Playback
More on Photography
More on Playback
Movies
Connections
Menus
Technical Notes
Troubleshooting
Appendix
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Owner’s Manual
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scribes how to use your FUJIFILM
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Camera Q & A
Find items by task.
Camera Setup
Camera Setup
Question
Question
Key phrase
Key phrase
See page
See page
How do I set the camera clock? Date and time 13
Can I set the clock to local time when I travel? Time dierence 79
How do I keep the monitor from turning o automatically? Auto power o 78
How do I stop the camera beeping and clicking? Operation and shutter volume 74
Silent mode 18
What are the parts of the camera called? Parts of the camera 2
What do the icons in the monitor mean? Monitor 3
How do I use the menus? Menus 57
What’s behind that ashing icon or error message in the monitor? Messages and displays 89
How much charge is left in the battery? Battery level 14
Taking Pictures
Taking Pictures
Question
Question
Key phrase
Key phrase
See page
See page
How many pictures can I take? Memory capacity 94
Is there a quick and easy way to take snapshots? Bmode 14
How can I avoid blurred pictures? DUAI IS mode (FinePix J250) 16
Picture stabilization (FinePix J210) 33
How can I make good portraits? Intelligent Face Detection 20
Can the camera automatically adjust settings for dierent scenes? Mmode 30
Can I choose my own settings for dierent scenes? Scene position 32
Is there a simple way to adjust settings for dierent scenes? Shooting mode 30
How do I shoot close-ups? Close-ups (macro mode) 25

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Camera Q & A
Question
Question
Key phrase
Key phrase
See page
See page
How do I keep the ash from ring?
Flash mode 26
How do I stop my subjects’ eyes glowing red when I use the ash?
How do I “ll-in” shadows on back-lit subjects?
How do I take a group portrait that includes the photographer? Self-timer mode 28
How do I frame pictures with the subject o to one side? Focus lock 23
How do I shoot movies? Recording movies 40
Viewing Pictures
Viewing Pictures
Question
Question
Key phrase
Key phrase
See page
See page
How do I view my pictures? Single-frame playback 35
How do I delete the current picture? The bbutton 19
Can I select other pictures for deletion? Deleting pictures 38
Can I zoom in on pictures during playback? Playback zoom 36
How do I view a lot of pictures at once? Multi-frame playback 36
How do I view all pictures taken on the same day? Sort by date 37
Can I protect my pictures from accidental deletion? Protect 68
Can I hide the icons in the monitor when viewing my pictures? Choosing a display format 35
How do I view my pictures on TV? Viewing pictures on TV 43
Sharing Pictures
Sharing Pictures
Question
Question
Key phrase
Key phrase
See page
See page
Can I print pictures on my home printer? Printing pictures 44
Can I copy my pictures to my computer? Viewing pictures on a computer 50

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Camera Q & A..................................................................................... ii
About This Manual......................................................................... vi
Before You Begin
Before You Begin
Introduction....................................................................................... 1
Symbols and Conventions.......................................................... 1
Supplied Accessories.................................................................... 1
Parts of the Camera....................................................................... 2
The Monitor................................................................................... 3
The Mode Dial ..............................................................................4
First Steps
First Steps
Charging the Battery ..................................................................... 5
Inserting the Battery...................................................................... 7
Inserting a Memory Card............................................................. 9
Turning the Camera on and O...............................................12
Shooting Mode .............................................................................12
Playback Mode..............................................................................12
Basic Setup .......................................................................................13
Basic Photography and Playback
Basic Photography and Playback
Taking Pictures in B(Auto) Mode........................................14
Viewing Pictures............................................................................19
More on Photography
More on Photography
Intelligent Face Detection and Red-Eye Removal..........20
Focus Lock ........................................................................................23
FMacro Mode (Close-ups) ......................................................25
NUsing the Flash...........................................................................26
hUsing the Self-Timer...............................................................28
Shooting Mode...............................................................................30
BAUTO ..........................................................................................30
MSCENE RECOGNITION .................................................30
YBABY MODE ..............................................................................30
JRED-EYE REDUCTION..........................................................30
kDIGITAL ZOOM ........................................................................31
CPORTRAIT...................................................................................31
HSCENE POSITION..................................................................32
More on Playback
More on Playback
Playback Options...........................................................................35
Playback Zoom..............................................................................36
Multi-Frame Playback.................................................................36
Sort by Date....................................................................................37
ADeleting Pictures.....................................................................38
Movies
Movies
FRecording Movies...................................................................40
aViewing Movies .......................................................................42
Table of Contents

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Table of Contents
Connections
Connections
Viewing Pictures on TV...............................................................43
Printing Pictures via USB ...........................................................44
Connecting the Camera ............................................................44
Printing Selected Pictures ........................................................44
Printing the DPOF Print Order ................................................45
Creating a DPOF Print Order....................................................47
Viewing Pictures on a Computer............................................50
Installing FinePixViewer ............................................................50
Connecting the Camera ............................................................55
Menus
Menus
The Shooting Menu......................................................................57
Using the Shooting Menu.........................................................57
Shooting Menu Options............................................................58
NISO.............................................................................................59
OQUALITY..................................................................................60
VEXP. COMPENSATION.........................................................61
CPHOTOMETRY.......................................................................62
DWHITE BALANCE..................................................................62
RCONTINUOUS (Continuous Shooting) ........................63
The Playback Menu.......................................................................64
Using the Playback Menu .........................................................64
Playback Menu Options.............................................................65
BRED EYE REMOVAL..............................................................66
ISLIDE SHOW..........................................................................67
DPROTECT.................................................................................68
ECOPY ........................................................................................69
CIMAGE ROTATE .....................................................................71
GTRIMMING..............................................................................72
The Setup Menu.............................................................................73
Using the Setup Menu ...............................................................73
Setup Menu Options...................................................................74
AIMAGE DISP. ..........................................................................75
BFRAME NO.............................................................................76
DDIGITAL ZOOM ....................................................................77
ULCD POWER SAVE ...............................................................77
IPLAYBACK VOLUME...........................................................77
JLCD BRIGHTNESS................................................................77
KFORMAT..................................................................................78
MAUTO POWER OFF..............................................................78
NTIME DIFFERENCE...............................................................79
Technical Notes
Technical Notes
Optional Accessories ...................................................................80
Accessories from FUJIFILM.......................................................81
Caring for the Camera.................................................................82
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting ............................................................................83
Warning Messages and Displays............................................89
Appendix
Appendix
Glossary .............................................................................................93
Internal Memory/Memory Card Capacity..........................94
Specications..................................................................................95
FUJIFILM Digital Camera Worldwide Network ............. 100

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About This Manual
This manual is for use with the following FinePix cameras: the J250 and J210. With the exceptions of the
minor dierences summarized in the following table, all operations are identical; save where otherwise
noted, the illustrations in this manual show the J250.
FinePix J250
FinePix J250
FinePix J210
FinePix J210
DUAL IS MODE (pg. 16)
DUAL IS MODE (pg. 16) ✔—
PICTURE STABILIZATION
PICTURE STABILIZATION
(pg. 33)
(pg. 33) —✔
Monitor (pg. 96)
Monitor (pg. 96) 3.0-inch 2.7-inch
Scenes (SP; pg. 32)
Scenes (SP; pg. 32) IMNOHDSRPQVUTWIEMNOHDSRPQVUTW
For information on specic topics, consult the sources below.
✔
✔
Warning Messages and Displays
Warning Messages and Displays
.......................
.......................
pg. 89
pg. 89
Find out what’s behind that ashing icon or error
message in the monitor.
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✔
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
..............................................
..............................................
pg. iv
pg. iv
The “Table of Contents” gives an overview of the
entire manual. The principal camera operations are
listed here.
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✔
Camera Q & A
Camera Q & A
....................................................
....................................................
pg. ii
pg. ii
Know what you want to do but don’t know the name
for it? Find the answer in “Camera Q & A.”
✔
✔
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
..............................................
..............................................
pg. 83
pg. 83
Having a specic problem with the camera? Find the
answer here.
✔
✔
Glossary
Glossary
..........................................................
..........................................................
pg. 93
pg. 93
The meanings of some technical terms may be found
here.

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Before You Begin
Introduction
Symbols and Conventions
Symbols and Conventions
The following symbols are used in this manual:
3Caution: This information should be read before use to ensure correct operation.
1Note: Points to note when using the camera.
2Tip: Additional information that may be helpful when using the camera.
Menus and other text in the camera monitor are shown in bold. In the illustrations in this manual, the
monitor display may be simplied for explanatory purposes.
Supplied Accessories
Supplied Accessories
The following items are included with the camera:
or
FinePix software CD
(IMPORTANT: read
license agreement
on the last page of
this manual before
opening)
NP-45 rechargeable
battery
BC-45A battery charger (with
power cable or built-in plug)
USB cable
Attaching the Strap
Owner’s Manual
(this manual)
Attach the strap as
shown.
Strap

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Introduction
Parts of the Camera
Parts of the Camera
For more information, refer to the page listed to the right of each item.
2Tip: Monitor Brightness
Pressing the mbutton briey increases monitor brightness, making the display easier to see in bright light. Nor-
mal brightness is restored when a photograph is taken.
Selector button
MENU/OK button
(pg. 13)
Move cursor left
F(macro)
button (pg. 25)
Move cursor right
N(ash) button
(pg. 26)
Move cursor up
m(monitor brightness)
button (see below)
b(delete) button (pg. 19)
Move cursor down
h(self-timer) button (pg. 28)
16 Battery-chamber cover.......................... 7
17 Speaker ...........................................................42
18 Tripod mount
19 Memory card slot.....................................10
20 Battery chamber......................................... 7
21 Battery latch .................................................. 7
9 DISP (display)/BACK button..........16, 35
10 Indicator lamp............................................18
11 Mode dial ........................................................ 4
12 Connector for USB cable.............44, 55
Connector for A/V cable .....................43
13 a(playback) button............................35
14 Strap eyelet.................................................... 1
15 DC coupler cable cover........................81
1 Shutter button...........................................17
2 Zoom control..............................................15
3 Flash..................................................................26
4 Lens and lens cover................................12
5 Gbutton.........................................12
6 Microphone.................................................40
7 Self-timer lamp..........................................29
8 Monitor............................................................. 3

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Before You Begin
Introduction
The Monitor
The Monitor
The following indicators may appear in the monitor during shooting and playback. The indicators dis-
played vary with camera settings.
■
■
Shooting
Shooting
*
10 : 00 AM
10 : 00 AM
2
2
3
3
- 1
- 1
ISO 100
ISO 100
N
N
9
9
250
250
F 3.3
F 3.3
12/ 31 /2050
12/ 31 /205012/ 31 /2050
* a: Indicates that no memory card
is inserted and that pictures will
be stored in the camera’s internal
memory (pg. 9).
■
■
Playback
Playback
ISO 100
ISO 100
100-0001
100-0001
250
250
F 3.3
F 3.3
2
2
3
3
- 1
- 1
N
N
10 : 00 AM
10 : 00 AM
12/ 31 /2050
12/ 31 /205012/ 31 /2050
11 Self timer indicator..................................28
12 Focus frame.................................................17
13 Date and time.............................................13
14 Quality.............................................................60
15 Number of available frames..............94
16 Sensitivity......................................................59
17 Focus warning ...........................................17
18 Blur warning................................................26
19 Bright monitor indicator........................ 2
20 Internal memory indicator* ................. 9
21 Exposure compensation .....................61
1 Metering ........................................................62
2 White balance ............................................62
3 Flash mode...................................................26
4 Silent mode .................................................18
5 Intelligent Face Detection
indicator.........................................................20
6 DUAL IS mode............................................16
7 Shooting mode.........................................30
8 Battery level.................................................14
9 Macro (close-up) mode........................25
10 Continuous shooting mode .............63
1 Gift image.....................................................35
2 Protected image.......................................68
3 DPOF print indicator..............................47
4 Red-eye removal indicator ................66
5 Intelligent Face Detection
indicator.................................................20, 66
6 Silent mode .................................................18
7 Playback mode indicator ....................35
8 Frame number...........................................76

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Introduction
The Mode Dial
The Mode Dial
To select a shooting mode, align the mode icon with the mark next
to the mode dial.
C(PORTRAIT): Use for soft-toned por-
traits with natural skin tones (pg. 31).
k(DIGITAL ZOOM): Increase zoom so
that small or distant subjects ll the
frame (pg. 31).
J(RED-EYE REDUCTION): Reduce “red-
eye” in portraits taken with the ash
under low light (pg. 30).
M(SCENE RECOGNITION): A “point-
and-shoot” mode in which the camera
automatically adjusts settings to suit
the scene (pg. 30).
F(MOVIE): Record movies with sound
(pg. 40).
Y(BABY MODE): Choose for natural
skin tones in portraits of infants. The
ash turns o automatically (pg. 30).
H(SCENE POSITION): Choose a scene
suited to the subject or shooting
conditions and let the camera do the
rest (pg. 32).
B(AUTO): A simple “point-and-shoot”
mode recommended for rst-time us-
ers of digital cameras (pg. 30).

First Steps
5
Charging the Battery
The battery is not charged at shipment. Charge the battery before use.
1
Place the battery in the charger.
Insert the battery into the supplied battery
charger as shown, making sure that the bat-
tery is in the correct orientation. The battery
charger comes in one of two types, depend-
ing on the country or region of sale: one with
a built-in plug that plugs directly into the
power outlet (A), and another that connects
to the power outlet via a power cable (B).
2
Plug the charger in.
Plug the charger into a power outlet. The
charging indicator will light.
Type A Type B
The Charging Indicator
The charging indicator shows battery charge
status as follows:
Charging indicator
Charging indicator
Battery status
Battery status
Action
Action
O
Battery not
inserted.
Insert the
battery.
Battery fully
charged.
Remove the
battery.
On Battery
charging. —
Blinking Battery fault.
Unplug the
charger and
remove the
battery.
rechargeable battery
Terminals
Arrow
battery charger
(type B)
battery charger
(type A)

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Charging the Battery
3
Charge the battery.
Charging is complete when the charging in-
dicator turns o.
3Cautions: Caring for the Battery
• Do not ax stickers or other objects to the battery.
Failure to observe this precaution could make it im-
possible to remove the battery from the camera.
• Do not short the battery terminals. The battery could
overheat.
• Use only rechargeable batteries. Failure to observe
this precaution could result in product malfunction.
• Do not remove the labels from the battery or attempt
to split or peel the outer casing.
• The battery gradually loses its charge when not in
use. Charge the battery one or two days before use.
• Read the supplied documentation for additional cau-
tions concerning battery use.
3Cautions: Using the Battery Charger
• Unplug the charger when it is not in use.
• Remove dirt from the battery terminals with a clean,
dry cloth. Failure to observe this precaution could
prevent the battery from charging.
• Charging times increase at low temperatures.

First Steps
7
Inserting the Battery
After charging the battery, insert it in the camera as described below.
1
Open the battery-chamber cover.
1Note
Be sure the camera is o before opening the bat-
tery-chamber cover.
3Cautions
• Do not open the battery-chamber cover when
the camera is on. Failure to observe this pre-
caution could result in damage to image les or
memory cards.
• Do not use excessive force when handling the
battery-chamber cover.
2
Insert the battery.
Insert the battery with the
terminals rst and the or-
ange stripe aligned with
the orange battery latch.
Slide the battery into
the camera, keeping the
battery latch pressed to one side as shown
below. Conrm that the battery is securely
latched.
3Caution
Insert the battery in the correct orientation. Do
NOT use force or attempt to insert the battery up-
side down or backwards. The camera will not
function if the battery is inserted backwards or
upside down.
Battery latch
Orange
stripe

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Inserting the Battery
3
Close the battery-chamber cover. Removing the Battery
After turning the camera o, open the battery-cham-
ber cover, press the battery latch to the top, and slide
the battery out of the camera as shown.
3Caution
Turn the camera o before removing the battery.
2Tip: Using an AC Adapter
The camera can be powered by an optional AC adapter
and DC coupler (sold separately, pg. 81).
Battery latch

First Steps
9
Inserting a Memory Card
Although the camera can store pictures in inter-
nal memory, SD memory cards (sold separately)
can be used to store additional pictures.
When no memory card is inserted, aappears in the
monitor and internal memory is used for record-
ing and playback. Note that because camera mal-
function could cause internal memory to become
corrupted, the pictures in internal memory should
periodically be transferred to a computer and
saved on the computer hard disk or on removable
media such as CDs or DVDs. The pictures in inter-
nal memory can also be copied to a memory card
(see page 69). To prevent internal memory from
becoming full, be sure to delete pictures when
they are no longer needed.
When a memory card is inserted as described below,
the card will be used for recording and playback.
■
■
Compatible Memory Cards
Compatible Memory Cards
SanDisk SD and SDHC memory cards have been
approved for use in the camera. A complete list of
approved memory cards is available at http://www.
fujifilm.com/products/digital_cameras/index.html.
Operation is not guaranteed with other cards.
The camera can not be used with MultiMedia-
Card (MMC) or xD-Picture Cards.
3Caution
Memory cards can be locked,
making it impossible to format
the card or to record or delete
images. Before inserting a mem-
ory card, slide the write-protect
switch to the unlocked position.
Memory Cards
Pictures can be stored in the camera’s internal mem-
ory or on optional SD and SDHC memory cards. In
this manual, SD and SDHC memory cards are referred
to as “memory cards.”
Write-protect switch
Write-protect switch

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Inserting a Memory Card
■
■
Inserting a Memory Card
Inserting a Memory Card
1
Open the battery-chamber cover.
2
Insert the memory card.
Holding the memory card in the orientation
shown below, slide it all the way in.
Be sure card is in cor-
rect orientation; do not
insert at an angle or use
force.
3
Close the battery-chamber cover.
Removing Memory Cards
Turn the camera o, and press the card to release it
slowly. The card can now be removed by hand.
3Cautions
• The memory card may spring out if you remove
your nger immediately after pushing the card in.
• Memory cards may be warm to the touch after be-
ing removed from the camera. This is normal and
does not indicate a malfunction.
Gold contacts

First Steps
11
Inserting a Memory Card
3Cautions
• Format memory cards before rst use, and be sure to reformat all memory cards after using them in a computer
or other device. For more information on formatting memory cards, see page 78.
• Memory cards are small and can be swallowed; keep out of reach of children. If a child swallows a memory card,
seek medical assistance immediately.
• Do not use miniSD or microSD adapters that expose the back of the card. Failure to observe
this precaution may cause damage or malfunction. Adapters that are larger or smaller than the
standard dimensions of an SD card may not eject normally; if the card does not eject, take the
camera to an authorized service representative. Do not forcibly remove the card.
• Do not turn the camera o or remove the memory card while the memory card is being formatted or data are
being recorded to or deleted from the card. Failure to observe this precaution could damage the card.
• Do not ax labels to memory cards. Peeling labels can cause camera malfunction.
• Movie recording may be interrupted with some types of memory card.
• The data in internal memory may be erased or corrupted when the camera is repaired. Please note that the
repairer will be able to view pictures in internal memory.
• Formatting a memory card or internal memory in the camera creates a folder in which pictures are stored. Do
not rename or delete this folder or use a computer or other device to edit, delete, or rename image les. Always
use the camera to delete pictures from memory cards and internal memory; before editing or renaming les,
copy them to a computer and edit or rename the copies, not the originals.

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Turning the Camera on and O
Shooting Mode
Shooting Mode
Press the Gbutton to turn the camera on.
The lens will extend and the lens cover will open.
Press Gagain to turn the camera o.
2Tip: Switching to Playback Mode
Press the abutton to start playback. Press the shutter
button halfway to return to shooting mode.
3Cautions
• Pictures can be aected by ngerprints and other
marks on the lens. Keep the lens clean.
• The Gbutton does not completely disconnect
the camera from its power supply.
Playback Mode
Playback Mode
To turn the camera on and begin playback, press
the abutton for about a second.
Press the abutton again to turn the camera o.
2Tip: Switching to Shooting Mode
To exit to shooting mode, press the shutter button
halfway. Press the abutton to return to playback.
2Tip: Auto Power O
The monitor will dim to save power if no operations are performed for a while in shooting mode. Full brightness
can be restored by operating any of the camera controls. The camera will turn o automatically if no operations
are performed for the length of time selected in the AUTO POWER OFF menu (see page 78). To turn the camera
on, press the Gbutton or press the abutton for about a second.

First Steps
13
Basic Setup
A language-selection dialog is displayed the rst time the camera is turned on. Set up the camera as
described below (for information on resetting the clock or changing languages, see page 74).
1
Choose a language.
SET NO
START MENU
1.1 Press the selector up, down,
left, or right to highlight a lan-
guage.
1.2 Press MENU/OK.
2
Set the date and time.
SET NO
DATE / TIME NOT SET
2011
2010
2008
2007
1. 1 12
: 00
AM
2009 YY. MM. DD
2.1 Press the selector left or right
to highlight the year, month,
day, hour, or minute and press
up or down to change. To change the or-
der in which the year, month, and day are
displayed, highlight the date format and
press the selector up or down.
2.2 Press MENU/OK.
2Tip: The Camera Clock
If the battery is removed for an extended period, the camera clock will be reset and the language-selection dialog
will be displayed when the camera is turned on. If the battery is left in the camera for about two hours, the bat-
tery can be removed for about 24 hours without resetting the clock or language selection.

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Basic Photography and Playback
Taking Pictures in B(Auto) Mode
This section describes how to take pictures in B(auto) mode.
1
Turn the camera on.
Press the Gbutton to turn the camera
on.
2Tip: Intelligent Face Detection
The rst time the camera is turned on, Intelligent
Face Detection is automatically activated and the
camera is optimized for taking portrait photo-
graphs. For more information on using Intelligent
Face Detection, see page 20.
2
Select Bmode.
Rotate the mode dial to B.
3
Check the battery level.
Check the battery level in the monitor.
r
qwe
Indicator
Indicator
Description
Description
q(white) Battery partially discharged.
w(white) Battery more than half discharged.
e(red) Low battery. Charge as soon as pos-
sible.
r(blinks red) Battery exhausted. Turn camera o
and charge battery.