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FujiFilm FINEPIX S4300 Series User Manual

FujiFilm FINEPIX S4300 Series
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DIGITAL CAMERA
FINEPIX
S4000
/
S4000A
/
S3900
Series
S3400
/
S3300
/
S3200
Series
Owners Manual
Thank you for your purchase of this prod-
uct. This manual describes how to use your
FUJIFILM FinePix S4000/S4000A/S3900 se-
ries, S3400/S3300/S3200 series digital cam-
era and the supplied software. Be sure that
you have read and understood its contents
before using the camera.
For information on related products, visit our website at
http://www.fujifilm.com/products/digital_cameras/index.html
Before You Begin
First Steps
Basic Photography and Playback
More on Photography
More on Playback
Movies
Connections
Menus
Technical Notes
Troubleshooting
Appendix
BL01268-200
EN

Table of Contents

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FujiFilm FINEPIX S4300 Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
Sensor1/2.3-inch CCD
Effective Pixels14 megapixels
Optical Zoom26x
Video Recording720p HD
Storage MediaSD/SDHC/SDXC memory card
Screen Size3.0 inches
Video Resolution1280 x 720
Digital Zoom6.7x
LCD Monitor3.0-inch
Power Source4x AA batteries
Battery TypeAA
Dimensions118.0 x 80.9 x 99.8 mm

Summary

For Your Safety

Important Safety Instructions

Essential safety guidelines for operating the appliance correctly.

General Safety Precautions

Guidelines for safe installation and use, covering power, environment, accessories, and cords.

Before You Begin

Introduction

Overview of the manual, symbols, and supplied accessories for the camera.

Symbols and Conventions

Explanation of symbols used in the manual for caution and tips.

Supplied Accessories

Lists and images of items included with the camera.

Parts of the Camera

Identification and description of camera components with page references.

The Electronic Viewfinder (EVF)

Information on using the electronic viewfinder and switching between EVF and LCD.

Camera Displays

Explanation of indicators displayed during shooting and playback modes.

The Mode Dial

Description of different shooting modes selectable via the mode dial.

First Steps

The Strap and Lens Cap

Instructions for attaching the camera strap and lens cap.

Inserting the Batteries

Step-by-step guide on how to insert batteries into the camera.

Choosing the Battery Type

How to select the correct battery type in the setup menu for accurate display.

Inserting a Memory Card

Detailed instructions for inserting and removing SD memory cards.

Turning the Camera on and Off

How to power the camera on and off for shooting and playback modes.

Basic Setup

Initial camera setup including language selection and date/time setting.

Basic Photography and Playback

Taking Pictures in SR AUTO (Scene Recognition) Mode

Guide to using the SR AUTO mode for automatic scene recognition and adjustments.

Viewing Pictures

How to view photos on the camera monitor and navigate through them.

More on Photography

Shooting Mode

Overview of various shooting modes like AUTO, SP, M, P, S, A, M, C, MOVIE.

Intelligent Face Detection

Feature to automatically detect and focus on human faces for portraits.

Blink Detection

Function to warn if subjects may have blinked in a captured photo.

Focus Lock

Method to lock focus and exposure for off-center subjects.

Macro and Super Macro Modes (Close-ups)

How to use macro modes for close-up photography of small subjects.

Using the Flash (Intelligent Flash)

Guide to using the camera's intelligent flash system for various lighting conditions.

Using the Self-Timer

Instructions for using the self-timer for group or self-portraits.

Continuous Shooting (Burst Mode)

Capturing a series of pictures rapidly in various burst modes.

Instant Zoom

Using instant zoom to frame erratically moving subjects.

Exposure Compensation

Adjusting exposure for very bright, dark, or high-contrast subjects.

More on Playback

Playback Options

Viewing pictures and cycling through display formats.

Playback Zoom

Zooming in and out of pictures during playback to view details.

Favorites: Rating Pictures

Rating pictures with stars for easier image search and organization.

Viewing Photo Information

Displaying detailed shooting information, including histograms.

Multi-Frame Playback

Changing the number of images displayed during playback.

Viewing Panoramas

Viewing panorama images captured by the camera.

PhotoBook Assist

Creating photo books from selected favorite photos.

Image Search

Searching for pictures by date, subject, scene, file type, or rating.

Deleting Pictures

Methods for deleting individual pictures or all pictures at once.

Movies

Recording Movies

Instructions for shooting short movies with sound at 30 frames per second.

Viewing Movies

How to play back recorded movies on the camera monitor.

Connections

Viewing Pictures on TV

Connecting the camera to a TV to display pictures and movies.

Printing Pictures via USB

Connecting to a PictBridge-compatible printer for direct printing.

Printing the DPOF Print Order

Creating and printing a DPOF order for compatible printers.

Viewing Pictures on a Computer

Copying pictures to a computer using supplied software.

Installing the Software

Installing MyFinePix Studio (Windows) or FinePixViewer (Macintosh).

Connecting the Camera

Connecting the camera to a computer for image transfer.

Menus

Using the Menus: Shooting Mode

How to navigate and use the F-mode and shooting menus.

Using the Shooting Menu

How to access and use the camera's shooting menu options.

Using the Menus: Playback Mode

Navigating and managing pictures using playback menus.

Using the Playback Menu

Accessing and utilizing various playback menu functions.

Technical Notes

Optional Accessories

List of supported accessories for the camera from Fujifilm and others.

Accessories from FUJIFILM

Specific optional accessories available from Fujifilm, like AC adapters.

Caring for the Camera

Precautions for storage, use, and cleaning to ensure camera longevity.

Troubleshooting

Power and Battery

Common problems related to power supply and batteries and their solutions.

Menus and Displays

Issues with menus and displays not appearing or showing correctly.

Shooting

Troubleshooting common shooting problems like no picture or dark monitor.

Focus

Issues related to the camera failing to focus on subjects.

Intelligent Face Detection

Problems with face detection not working or no face being detected.

Close-ups

Troubleshooting macro mode availability.

Flash

Issues with the flash not firing or not lighting the subject properly.

Problem images

Solutions for blurred, mottled, or smeared images.

Recording

Issues related to recording, such as pictures not being recorded.

Continuous shooting mode

Troubleshooting when only one picture is taken in continuous mode.

Playback

Problems encountered during playback like grainy pictures or no sound.

Deletion

Issues with selected pictures not being deleted, possibly due to protection.

Frame no.

Troubleshooting unexpected reset of file numbering.

Connections

Problems with TV connection, computer recognition, and PictBridge printing.

Miscellaneous

General troubleshooting for camera malfunctions or overseas AC adapter use.

Warning Messages and Displays

Battery Warnings

Explains low battery and exhausted battery warnings and their solutions.

Focus and Exposure Warnings

Warnings related to focus errors and incorrect exposure settings.

Detection and Error Warnings

Warnings for detected blinks, general camera errors, and lens control issues.

Memory Card Warnings

Messages related to memory card status, initialization, and protection.

Card and File Errors

Troubleshooting memory card errors, full capacity, write/read failures.

Frame Numbering Issues

Handling the situation when the camera runs out of frame numbers.

Operation Restrictions

Explains restrictions on operations like cropping, resizing, and DPOF printing.

Communication and Printer Errors

Solutions for communication errors and printer-related issues during transfer or printing.

Printability Warnings

Warnings when pictures or movies cannot be printed due to format or device compatibility.

Appendix

Glossary

Definitions of technical terms used in the manual.

Memory Card Capacity

Table showing recording time or number of pictures at different image sizes and card capacities.

Specifications

Technical details and specifications of the camera model.

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