Manual for FinePix J27/J28/J29 J30/J32/J37/J38

Manual for FinePix J27/J28/J29 J30/J32/J37/J38

Brand: Fujifilm

Category: Compact Camera

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Language: EN

Uploaded: Aug. 9, 2025, 11:51 p.m.

Warranty Information

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Camera Setup

  • Set the camera clock and date.
  • Adjust monitor auto power off settings.
  • Configure sound settings for buttons and shutter.

Taking Pictures

  • Turn the camera on using the ON/OFF button.
  • Check battery level in the monitor.
  • Frame the picture using zoom buttons (W to zoom out, T to zoom in).
  • Focus by pressing the shutter button halfway.
  • Take a picture by pressing the shutter button fully.
  • Use DISP/BACK button to change display information.

Viewing Pictures

  • Press the playback button to view pictures.
  • Navigate through pictures using left/right selector buttons.
  • Use zoom buttons for playback zoom.
  • Delete pictures using the DISP/BACK button and the delete button.

Troubleshooting and error codes

WarningDescriptionSolution
CARD ERROR The memory card is not formatted for use in the camera. Format the memory card (pg. 76).
The memory card contacts require cleaning or the memory card is damaged. Clean the contacts with a soft, dry cloth. If the message is repeated, format the memory card (pg. 76). If the message persists, replace the memory card. Contact a FUJIFILM dealer.
Camera malfunction. Contact a FUJIFILM dealer.
MEMORY FULL / INTERNAL MEMORY IS FULL / INSERT A NEW CARD The memory card or internal memory is full; pictures can not be recorded or copied. Delete pictures or insert a memory card with more free space.
WRITE ERROR Not enough memory remaining to record additional pictures. Delete pictures or insert a memory card with more free space.
The memory card or internal memory is not formatted. Format the memory card or internal memory (pg. 76).
Memory card error or connection error. Re-insert the memory card or turn the camera off and then on again. If the message persists, contact a FUJIFILM dealer.
READ ERROR The file is corrupt or was not created with the camera. The file can not be played back.
The memory card contacts require cleaning. Clean the contacts with a soft, dry cloth. If the message is repeated, format the memory card (pg. 76). If the message persists, replace the memory card. Contact a FUJIFILM dealer.
Camera malfunction. Contact a FUJIFILM dealer.
FRAME NO. FULL The camera has run out of frame numbers (current frame number is 999-9999). Format the memory card and select RENEW for the FRAME NO. option in the SETUP menu. Take a picture to reset frame numbering to 100-0001, then return to the FRAME NO. menu and select CONTINUOUS.
TOO MANY FRAMES Date for which more than 4,999 pictures exist selected in sort-by-date view. Choose a different date.
CAN NOT EXECUTE Red-eye removal can not be applied to the selected picture or movie. —
PROTECTED FRAME An attempt was made to delete or rotate a protected picture. Remove protection before deleting or rotating pictures.
NO IMAGE The source device selected in the playback COPY menu contains no pictures. Select a different source.
CAN NOT TRIM The picture selected for cropping is damaged or was not created with the camera. These pictures can not be cropped.
DPOF FILE ERROR The DPOF print order on the current memory card contains more than 999 images. Copy the pictures to internal memory and create a new print order.
CAN NOT SET DPOF The picture can not be printed using DPOF. —
CAN NOT ROTATE The picture can not be rotated. —
PRESS AND HOLD THE DISP BUTTON TO DEACTIVATE SILENT MODE An attempt was made to choose a flash mode or adjust the volume with the camera in silent mode. Exit silent mode before choosing a flash mode or adjusting the volume.
COMMUNICATION ERROR A connection error occurred while pictures were being printed or copied to a computer or other device. Confirm that the device is turned on and that the USB cable is connected.
PRINTER ERROR Printer out of paper or ink, or other printer error. Check printer (see printer manual for details). To resume printing, turn the printer off and then turn it back on.
PRINTER ERROR RESUME? Check printer (see printer manual for details). If printing does not resume automatically, press MENU/OK to resume.
CAN NOT BE PRINTED An attempt was made to print a movie, a picture not created with the camera, or a picture in a format not supported by the printer. Movies and some pictures created with other devices can not be printed. If the picture was created with the camera, check the printer manual to confirm that the printer supports the JFIF-JPEG or Exif-JPEG format. If it does not, the pictures can not be printed.
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