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1. 15 Checking the battery charge s s s1ss11 17 Loading the xD Picture Card deg Turning On and Off eee cere eee eee Setting the Date and Time Correcting the Date and Time 2 Selecting the Language eee eee Using the Camera Taking Pictures GA AUTO Mode 26 Taking pictures with the focus and exposure locked eeeeeeeeeee 30 Adjusting the shot composition 32 Viewing the Images H Erasing the Images Advanced Features Photography Using the Photography Functions Procedure of Setting 38 Setting the Shooting Mode 40 amp Macro Cloee up a 42 A Setting the Flash 43 Photography Menu Operation 24245 Setting the menus 45 List of photography menu options 46 Selecting quality setting CHAT eigene Ae 47 Taking pictures using self timer SELF TIMER aaa 49 Specifying sensitivity setting BI ISO 51 Adjusting exposure compensation Ba EXP COMPENSATION 52 Adjusting color balance ER w 53 Advanced Features Playback amp How to Specify Print Options DPOF 54 i DPOF Set Frame 4 55 On Protecting Images 58 fel Automatic Plaback 60 iJ Exchanging Data eP A Advanced Features
2. ALL FRAMES ERASE ALL OK IT MAY TAKE A WHILE Press MENU OK to erase all the MENU frames files Press DISP BACK to cancel erasing of all the frames files Some unprotected frames AS files will be left unerased ALL FRAMES eal When using an xD Picture Card the images in the xD Picture Card are erased When not using an xD Picture Card the images in the internal memory are erased Selecting amp BACK returns to single frame playback without erasing any frames files Protected frames files cannot be erased Unprotect the frames files before erasing them p 58 If DPOF SPECIFIED ERASE OK or DPOF SPECIFIED ERASE ALL OK appears press MENU OK again to erase the frames files 9 Erased frames files cannot be recovered Back up important frames files onto your PC or another media Eiauug ayy usn 37 Using the Photography Functions Procedure of Setting Specify the camera settings for taking pictures to get the best result A general guide is given below 7 Select the Photography mode Set the Photography mode from the menu The available functions are limited depending on the Photography mode selected The camera settings are tailored to the scene being shot 2 Specify the photography settings Pressing buttons or selecting menu allows you to specify photography functions You can obtain the best result for shooting Bi
3. FRAME SET RESET To protect or unprotect only the selected frame file FRAME PROTECT OK UNPROTECT OK Unprotected Protected Gd appears Press or P to select the 4a D protecting unprotecting frame file Press MENU OK to protect unprotect the currently displayed frame file MENU Unprotected protecting frame file Protected reset frame file To protect another frame file repeat steps and When protecting frames files is completed press DISP BACK Using gt Playback mode p 33 SET ALL SET ALL OK IT MAY TAKE A WHILE Press MENU OK to protect all the frames files RESET ALL RESET ALL RESET ALL OK IT MAY TAKE AWHILE Press MENU OK to unprotect all the frames files PS To stop the procedure midway SET ALL If the images are very large protecting or unprotecting all the frames files may take some time If you want to take a picture or record a movie during the procedure press DISP BACK 9 The Format function erases all the frames files including protected frames files p 75 yoeqAe g sainjea4 pasuenpy Automatic Playback Using gt Playback mode Cp 231 Use this mode to play back photographed images continuously You can select playback interval and type of image transition Si To interrupt gf PLAYBACK press A or MEN
4. lt CONT gt lt RENEW gt 0001 0001 0005 0005 0006 0001 0010 0005 Formatted xD Picture Card or internal memory used for both A and B CONT Pictures are stored beginning from the highest file number stored on the last xD Picture Card or internal memory used RENEW Pictures are stored on each xD Picture Card beginning with a file number 0001 Frame number File number Directory number The last 4 digits of the 7 digit number in the top right corner of the LCD monitor are the file numbers while the first 3 digits show the directory number S e Setting this function to CONT makes file management easier as it makes sure that file names are not duplicated when images are downloaded to a PC When the camera settings are OD RESET gt p 72 the frame number setting CONT or RENEW is changed to CONT and the frame number itself does not return to 0001 In CONT setting images are stored beginning from the highest file number on the current xD Picture Card when the xD Picture Card already contains image files with file numbers higher than the highest file number on the last xD Picture Card File number runs from 0001 to 9999 Once 9999 is exceeded the directory number changes from 100 to 101 The maximum number is 999 9999 The displayed frame number may differ for images photographed on other cameras sfumes 73 74 SET UP How to use the SET UP menu 7p 70 DIGI
5. Control Description Stops playback Press or B while playback is Stop GI 5 stopped to go back to the previous file or advance to the next file respectively Fast Press or B during playback to forward lt ck skip forwards or backwards Rewind through the movie Press or B when the movie is Ski paused the movie advances or e lt a ck goes back one frame Play Hold down or B to move through the frames quickly amp Bs If the subject of the shot is very bright white vertical streaks or black horizontal streaks may appear in the image during playback This is normal 9 You may not be able to play back some movie files recorded on other cameras To play back movie files on a PC save the movie file on the xD Picture Card or internal memory to the PC s hard disk and then play back the saved file Adjusting LCD Monitor Brightness Press MENU OK to display the MENU menu on the LCD monitor Press Q or P to select lt 2 ST ck option efi Press A or W to select LCD THD Press MENU OK to confirm the MENU setting Press or P to adjust the LCD lt g WEN ER monitor brightness Press MENU OK to confirm the MENU setting siumas 69 SET UP Using the SET UP menu 1 Display the SET UP menu Press MENU OK to display the MENU menu on the LCD monitor r Press or P to select K ck option A pad Press
6. 34 Playback zoom 1 Zoom in Zoom out To zoom in an image during single frame playback Bul switch DEI switch Zoom out Zoom in Zoom bar A A or IY e Press A or 4 to zoom in or out on an image E Press DISP BACK to cancel playback zoom 2 Display another part of the image Navigation screen Current displayed image o Press Q or P to move to lt lt D q cx i another part of the image A Press A V lt or P to displa bk E EI o gt ES another part of the image Press DISP BACK to return to the zoom setting I Zoom scales FinePix A400 Quality mode Max zoom scale g 2304 x 1728 pixels Approx 3 6x EB 2304 x 1536 pixels Approx 3 6x 1600 x 1200 pixels Approx 2 5x 1280 x 960 pixels Approx 2x I Zoom scales FinePix A500 Quality mode Max zoom scale GM 2592 x 1944 pixels Approx 4 1x EA 2592 x 1728 pixels Approx 4 1x EM 2048 x 1536 pixels Approx 3 2x 1600 x 1200 pixels Approx 2 5x Multi frame playback Multi frame playback screen 9 frames appears on the LCD monitor Select required frame from the 9 frames Press A V lt or P to move the cursor colored frame to the selecting frame Press A or W repeatedly to jump to the next page Press MENU OK again to MENU enlarge the image kb E Ch Si Still images viewable on FinePix A400 FinePi
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8. connection I Recommended system Operating System Windows XP CPU 2 GHz Pentium 4 or better recommended RAM 512 MB or better recommended Hard disk space 2 GB or better Display 1024 x 768 pixels or better Highest 32 bit Internet connection Broadband ADSL FTTH CATV etc Connect the camera directly to the PC using the USB cable mini B The software may not operate correctly when you use an extension cable or connect the camera via a USB hub When your PC has more than one USB port the camera can be connected to either port Push the USB connector fully into the socket to ensure that it is securely connected The software may not operate correctly if the connection is faulty Additional USB interface board is not guaranteed Windows 95 and Windows NT cannot be used Operation is not guaranteed on home built PCs or on PCs running updated operating system software When you reinstall or remove FinePixViewer the Internet menu and your user ID and password for the FinePix Internet Service are deleted from your PC Click the Register now button enter your registered user ID and password and download the menu again uolee suy aiemMyos 85 86 Installation on a Windows PC Do not connect the camera to your PC until the software installation is completed 7 install FinePixViewer as instructed in the Quick start guide Launching the installer
9. 15 Power cuts out 17 99 during operation The AC power adapter plug has come out Plug the adapter back in 78 of the power outlet 101 H Setting menu etc Matters Problems Possible causes Solutions Page LCD monitor Screens are not A language other than English is selected Select ENGLISH displa displayed in in the S amp LANG setting in the SET UP 25 play English menu Gunooysajqno1 109 110 Troubleshooting H Shooting Matters Problems Possible causes Solutions Page The xD Picture Card or internal memory Insert a new xD Picture Card or erase 18 36 is full some unnecessary frames i The xD Picture Card or internal memory Format the xD Picture Card or internal 70 75 is not formatted memory on the camera 2 No photograph is The xD Picture Card contact area is Wipe the xD Picture Card contact area 18 taken when soiled with a soft dry cloth 103 pressing the Basic operations shutter button The xD Picture Card is damaged Insert a new xD Picture Card 18 The batteries have run out Load new or fully charged batteries 15 17 99 The Auto power off function has turned the Turn the camera on 214 camera off The LCD monitor You took pictures with flash The LCD monitor may darken for charging darkens after flash Wait a short time 44 taking a picture You took a close up shot without selecting Select Macro mode 42 Macro mode Camera has difficulty in You photogr
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11. MENU menu on the LCD monitor OK kb E Ch Press MENU OK to display the MENU SET UP menu OK Press or P to select OPTION and then press A or Y to select SET UP 2 Select the language SE 4 DATE TIME SE IME DIFFERENCE SE T T USB MODE SET Co k Ha eac ANT p Press lt Q or P to move to option lt lt o gt 3 Press A or to select A eho SHB LANG Press P to select ENGLISH FRANCAIS DEUTSCH ESPANOL ITALIANO FX or 22 Press P to cycle through the language settings Gei cx Apeay Bumag 25 26 Taking Pictures GA AUTO Mode This section describes the basic operations 1 Turn the camera on Press POWER down fully to turn the camera on Holding the camera correctly Brace your elbows against your sides and hold the camera with both hands Do not cover the lens or flash with your fingers Moving the camera while shooting gives a blurred picture camera shake Hold the camera steadily with both hands Ifthe lens or flash is obscured by your fingers or the strap subjects may be out of focus or the brightness exposure of your shot may be incorrect 2 Check the composition on the LCD monitor To adjust zoom scale using the Zoom switch Bal switch DEI switch Zoom out Zoom in Focal range Approx 60 cm 2 0 ft to infinity Optical zoom focal length 35 mm camera equivalent
12. R e Press or P to select G El o gt SHOOTING MODE Press A or W to select Shooting E Ls mode Press MENU OK to confirm the MENU setting 70K 40 AUTO GA This is the easiest mode for providing crisp and clear shots Use this mode for ordinary photography Camera specifies EXP COMPENSATION and WB settings automatically Y Available flash modes AUTO 4 PORTRAIT Use this mode for photography to get beautiful skin tones and soft overall tone v Available flash modes AUTO 4 S4 amp a LANDSCAPE Use this mode for shooting scenery in daylight and provides crisp clear shots of scenery such as buildings and mountains De Flash cannot be used in the Landscape mode SPORT Use this mode to take pictures of a moving subject It gives priority to faster shutter speeds Vv Available flash modes AUTO 4 IC NIGHT Use this mode for shooting evening and night scenes A picture is taken with a slow shutter of up to 2 seconds Y Available flash modes 34 Q Use a tripod to prevent camera shake Because a picture is taken with a slow shutter E MANUAL N Set the Da Exposure compensation gt p 52 and ER White balance gt p 53 to manual to easily control yourself Vv Available flash modes AUTO 4 84 amp
13. 2 seconds In bright scenes over exposure may occur Y WList of available flash modes in each Photography mode The following table shows the flash modes available for each Photography mode AUTO D s vi vi vi v s4 SLOW v v SIE S S oA s A Ki Cc ON v v v v v v H Effective flash range EI AUTO Wide angle approx 60 cm to 3 1 m 2 0 ft to 10 2 ft Telephoto approx 60 cm to 2 m 2 0 ft to 6 6 ft If you take pictures outside of the effective flash range the image may appear dark even if the flash is used Notes on using flash If pressing the shutter button while the flash is charging viewfinder lamp blinking orange the picture will be taken without the flash when using AUTO or The flash charging time may increase when the batteries are low on charge When taking a picture using the flash the image may disappear and go dark briefly due to flash charging The viewfinder lamp blinks orange during charging The flash fires several times pre flashes and the main flash Do not move the camera until the picture is taken Photography Menu Operation Use the Photography menu to adjust image quality You can take pictures in a wide range of conditions Setting the menus Press MENU OK to display the MENU menu on the LCD monitor P Press or P to select the lt a PEST er men Press A or W to
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15. A or W to select SET UP THD Press MENU OK to display the MENU SET UP menu OK 70 2 Change the setting p Press Q or P to move to lt g p d Ek options 1 to 4 Press A or W to select a menu Gil F Ls option Press or P to change the setting When selecting FORMAT lt o gt DATE TIME TIME DIFFERENCE USB MODE DISCHARGE or 3 RESET press P to specify each setting Press MENU OK to confirm the etting GC SS How to use the SET UP menu 7p 70 SET UP menu option Setting Display Factory default Explanation Page Specifies whether an image checking screen photography result appears after taking a picture The image is displayed for a few moments and then _ IMAGE DISP ON OFF ON recorded The color tones in images recorded may differ from actual color Play back the recorded images to check them o Sets the volume of the tone emitted when the 1 Uh BEEP LOW HIGH OFF LOW camera controls are used Specifies whether frame numbers are assigned FRAME NO CONT RENEW CONT consecutively from previous numbers or begin 73 again Specifies whether the LCD monitor is ON or OFF MG LCD ON OFF ON when the camera is turned on in Photography mode DIGITAL ZOOM ON OFF OFF Specifies whether degital zoom is used together 74 AUTO POWER OFF 2 MIN 5 MIN OFF 2 MIN Ce of turning camera off when camera is 75 S LCD POWER SAVE ON OFF ON Darkens the LCD mo
16. AUTO This is the easiest mode for taking Ill Specifying functions using buttons pictures Cap A01 A Used for close up shots gt p 42 PORTRAIT Select the best Shooting mode for the 4 Used for shots in dark locations or for A LANDSCAPE scene being shot p 40 41 backlit subjects etc p 43 A SPORT C NIGHT This mode provides detailed settings that MANUAL are impossible to set in ON AUTO mode a P 8 Q Macro button gt p 41 lt lt Pad oF 4 P Flash button T G MANUAL gt MOVIE SEL H Specifying functions using Photography menu MENU OK button QUALITY Use to specify required image size gt p 47 SELF TIMER Used in situations such as group shots where the photographer is included in the shot p 49 Use to specify required sensitivity FS setting gt p 51 G4EXP Use this setting to obtain the correct COMPENSATION exposure only GM p 52 Use this setting to adjust the color ws balance to suit the color of the ambient light around the subject only OM p 53 saunjea4 paoueapy Aydesfioyoyg 39 Setting the Shooting Mode You can select the most suitable setting according to the subject by selecting one of the Shooting modes SHOOTING MODE 4 PORTRAIT MANUAL Press MENU OK to display the MENU menu on the LCD monitor
17. Approx 38 mm to 114mm Max zoom scale 3x e Select amp Macro mode to take close up shots p 42 Use digital zoom when you want to shoot the subject closer p 74 3 Focus on the main subject in the AF frame and press the shutter button down halfway eiawey au usn E AF frame Halfway AF frame pressed becomes smaller and camera focuses on the subject De Focus on the subject Double beep is heard Viewfinder lamp lit green Not focus on the subject No sound AF indicated Viewfinder lamp blinking green B Pressing halfway The shutter button has a halfway point at which focus and exposure are automatically optimized before taking the picture by pressing fully down 27 28 Taking Pictures GA AUTO Mode 4 Press the shutter button fully Beep S gt gt Halfway pressed Fully pressed 9 When taking a picture using the flash the image may disappear and go dark briefly due to flash charging The viewfinder lamp blinks orange during charging cI e The subject may be difficult to see clearly on the LCD monitor in bright sunlight or dimly lit scenes etc If so use the viewfinder to take the picture When the subject is not in the AF frame use AF AE lock to take the picture ap 201 When pressing the shutter button down fully in one motion the camera takes the picture without the AF frame changing When pressing the shutter button down halfway D a
18. Because current flow is inhibited in a deactivated Ni MH battery the battery s original level of performance cannot be achieved EV A number denotes Exposure Value 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 Frame rate fps The frame rate refers to the number of images frames that are photographed or played back per second For example when 10 frames are continuously photographed in a 1 second interval the frame rate is expressed as 10 fps For reference TV images are displayed at 30 fps NTSC JPEG Joint Photographic Experts Group A file format used for compressing and saving color images The higher the compression rate the greater the loss of quality in the decompressed restored image Memory effect If an Ni MH battery is repeatedly charged without first being fully discharged its performance may drop below its original level This is referred to as the memory effect Motion JPEG A type of AVI Audio Video Interleave file format that handles images and sound as a single file Images in the file are r
19. Function Connecting to a printer Connect the camera to your printer using the USB cable mini B USB socket mini B Sei JI Use the AC 3VX sold separately when FinePix A400 FinePix A500 is connected to a printer for long periods 80 Connect the camera to a printer before turning the printer on Press gt for about 1 second to turn the camera on up CHECKING USB OTST appears on the LCD monitor as The following screen appears on the LCD monitor after a moment Ei I Specifying images for TOTAL 00000 printing without DPOF Tiseets 2p 81 Printing with DPOF setting p 82 e e If the screen of step does not appear check whether the USB MODE setting is Ad PICTBRIDGE e Depending on the printer some functions are disabled Specifying images for printing without DPOF PRINT WITH DATE PRINT WITHOUT DATE TOTAL 00002 A ESHEETS v Press lt or P to display the a D Dp frame file for specifying PRINT setting Press A or to set a value a ED Ga Up to 99 sheets are printed To specify more PRINT settings repeat steps and 2 Press MENU OK to display the MENU confirm setting OK Wa ITOTAL 11SHEETS S w PRINT OK Press MENU OK again to download the data to the printer and start printing the specified number of prints Even if MENU OK is pressed with total
20. LCD monitor e Press or P to select amp lt lt DE e gt SHOOTING MODE Press A or W to select amp fesch THD MOVIE Press MENU OK to confirm the MENU setting 70K ra The available recording time H appears on the LCD HSTANDBY monitor E Zooming the image You must zoom beforehand as you cannot zoom during recording ra AEE Zoom bar Press DA or H4 W to zoom in or out on an image Optical zoom focal length Approx 38 mm to 114 mm 35 mm camera equivalent Max zoom scale 3x Focal range Approx 60 cm 2 0 ft to infinity an Saunjeay paouenpy 65 66 x Recording Movies 2 Record movies y fe D Fully pressed Press the shutter button down fully to start recording During recording REC and a counter that shows the remaining time appear on the LCD monitor SI E Recording ends when pressing the shutter button down halfway during recording or the gt remaining time runs out Halfway pressed a There is no need to hold down the shutter button during recording Y Recording movies e Specifications Motion JPEG Cap 1201 Without sound e Quality selection method 320 x 240 pixels 160 x 120 pixels e Frame rate p 120 10 frames per second fixed e The brightness and color of the LCD monitor shown during movie recording may differ from those shown before recording begins Press
21. Movie d Recording MovieS aa 65 Changing movie SIZe 67 P Playing Back Movies aa 68 Settings Adjusting LCD Monitor Brobinese 69 SET UP 70 Using the SET UP menu 70 SET UP menu option 71 Camera Connection Connecting to a TV Connecting Camera Directly to Printer PictBridge Function a 79 Software Installation Installation on a Windows PC 84 Installation on a Mac OS X 87 Connecting to a PC cece eee 90 Using EinebivViewer cee eee 93 Appendices System Expansion Option Accessories Guide aan Using Your Camera Correctly Power Supply and Batteries Discharging rechargeable batteries 101 Notes on the xD Picture Card M and the Internal Memory aa 103 Warning DisplayS sne io neke 105 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting sasani unutan isi 109 Specifications Explanation of Terms FUJIFILM Digital Camera Worldwide Network Safety Notes Preface H Test Shots Prior to Photography For important photographs such as weddings and overseas trips always take a test shot and view the image to make sure that the camera is working normally Fuji Photo Film Co Ltd cannot accept liability for any incidental losses such as the costs of photography or the loss of income from photography incurred as a result of faults with this product H Notes on
22. P to select the date pl e format d gt Press A or to set the format Le Always press MENU OK after the MENU settings are completed OK Date format YYYY MM DD 2006 1 24 MM DD YYYY 1 24 2006 DD MM YYYY 24 1 2006 S L Holding down A or W changes the numbers continuously When the time displayed passes 12 the AM PM setting changes DATE TIME NOT SET message also appears when the batteries have been removed and the camera has been left for a long period Once the AC power adapter has been connected or the batteries have been installed for 2 hours or more the camera settings will be retained for roughly 6 hours even if both sources of power are removed Apeay Guan 23 Correcting the Date and Time 1 Display the SET UP menu LCD BLR Press MENU OK to display the MENU menu on the LCD monitor o Press or P to select dead ck option TT CEN Sch Press A or W to select SET UP TD Press MENU OK to display the MENU SET UP menu OK 24 2 Display the DATE TIME screen m D IME DIFFERENCE SET SA LANG ENGLISH USB MODE SEI Co k EA Back Ile Be SN op Press lt or P to select option 3 a o Press to select DATE TIME el Press P Q Tea o gt See 2 Set the date and time SH gt p 22 Selecting the Language 1 Display the SET UP menu p LCD Q mi CC Press MENU OK to display the
23. all the way into the slot Do not apply force when inserting an xD Picture Card Note that the xD Picture Card may spring out if you release your finger quickly from the card immediately after the lock is released Operation of this camera is only guaranteed when it is used with FUJIFILM xD Picture Card See p 103 for information on the xD Picture Card baal KL The bigger the number of recorded pixels the better the image quality becomes As the number of recorded pixels becomes smaller you will be able to record more frames to an xD Picture Card See p 47 for information on changing the image quality setting The size of an image file varies depending on the subject For this reason the number recorded may not represent the actual number of frames About internal memory or FinePix A400 FinePix A500 has internal memory that can store images without xD Picture Card Apeay Bumag Lu H appears on the LCD monitor when internal memory is active When an xD Picture Card sold separately is inserted Record images Record images to an xD Picture Card Playback images Playback images in an xD Picture Card When an xD Picture Card sold separately is not inserted Record images Record images to internal memory Playback images Playback images in internal memory About images in the internal memory Images held in the camera s internal memory may be corrupted or erased due to
24. batteries do so in accordance with your local waste disposal regulations AC Power Adapter Always use the AC Power Adapter AC 3VX with the camera The use of an AC power adapter other than AC 3VX can be damaged to your digital camera Use the AC power adapter for indoor use only Plug the connection cord plug securely into the DC input terminal of the FUJIFILM Digital camera Turn off the FUJIFILM Digital camera before disconnecting the cord from the FUJIFILM Digital camera s DC input terminal To disconnect pull out the plug gently Do not pull on the cord Do not use the AC power adapter with any device other than your camera During use the AC power adapter will become hot to the touch This is normal Do not take apart the AC power adapter Doing so could be dangerous Do not use the AC power adapter in a hot and humid place Do not subject the AC power adapter to strong shocks The AC power adapter may emit a humming This is normal If used near a radio the AC power adapter may cause static If this happens move the camera away from the radio Discharging rechargeable batteries The Discharging rechargeable batteries function can only be used with Ni MH batteries The Discharging rechargeable batteries function should not be used with alkaline batteries as it will completely drain the battery charge Use the Discharging rechargeable batteries function in the following situations When the
25. charging ends unplug the charger from the power socket Leaving the charger plugged into the power socket can cause a fire Using a flash too close to a person s eyes may temporarily affect the eyesight Take particular care when photographing infants and young children When an xD Picture Card is removed the card could come out of the slot too quickly Use your finger to hold it and gently release the card Request regular internal testing and cleaning for your camera Build up of dust in your camera can cause a fire or electric shock Contact your FUJIFILM dealer to request internal cleaning every 2 years Please note this is not a free of charge service gt 9 210 131 D FUJIFILM FUJI PHOTO FILM CO LTD 26 30 Nishiazabu 2 chome Minato ku Tokyo 106 8620 Japan http home fujifilm com products digital Printed in China FPT Y 507112 PW
26. higher sensitivity settings will allow you to take pictures in darker locations 2 GEXP This setting can be used when the Photography mode sets 2 EV to 2 EV COMPENSATION to OO MANUAL GN 1 3 EV increments 0 p 52 Use this setting to obtain the correct exposure This setting can be used when the Photography mode sets we gt p 53 to MANUAL 6M AUTO 38 4 3 AUTO Setting the menus p 45 Selecting quality setting QUALITY Available Photography modes OA A e C GM gt p 40 Use this menu to specify the image size Select the quality setting for the scene being shot v EI 19 FinePix A500 E Quality settings in Photography mode FinePix A400 Quality mode Sample uses EI F 2304 x 1728 EI N 2304 x 1728 EB 2304 x 1536 Printing at up to 6R 15 2 x 20 3 cm 6 x 8 in A5 size For better quality select amp D F ER 1600 x 1200 Printing at up to 4R 10 2 x 15 2 cm 4 x 6 in A6 size T 1280 x 960 Printing at up to 3R 8 9 x 12 7 cm 3 5 x 5 in size 640 x 480 To use for e mail or web site saunjea paoueapy Aydesfiojoug 47 Photography Menu Operation Setting the menus Cp Ap H Quality settings in Photography mode FinePix A500 Quality mode Sample uses E F 2592 x 1944 E N 2592 x 1944 Printing at up to 8R 20 3 x 25 4 cm 8 x 10 in A4 size E 2
27. inches Aspect ratio 4 3 77 000 pixels low temperature polysilicon TFT Approx 94 coverage Movie 320 x 240 pixels 160 x 120 pixels D d 10 frames per second A series of continuous image can be recorded up to 60 seconds when setting EAB 240 seconds when setting MD Zoom cannot be used during movie recording Photography functions Best framing Frame No memory Playback functions Trimming Automatic playback Multi frame playback Other functions PictBridge Exif print Language English Francais Deutsch Espa ol Italiano che difference Discharging rechargeable batteries a Time Oh UU r 115 116 Specifications Input Output Terminal VIDEO OUT Visual output NTSC PAL type Digital input output USB DC input socket AC Power Adapter AC 3VX sold separately Power Supply and Others Power supply Use one of the following 2xAA size alkaline batteries 2xAA size Ni MH Nickel Metal Hydride batteries sold separately AC power adapter AC 3VX sold separately Guide to the number of available frames for battery operation Battery Type Number of frames Alkaline batteries Approx 100 frames Ni MH batteries 2500 mAh Approx 400 frames According to the CIPA Camera amp Imaging Products Association standard procedure for measuring digital still camera battery consumption extract When using alkaline batteries
28. length and slightly away from the end of the strap as shown in figure 1 Using the strap 1 Loop the strap over your wrist 2 To avoid dropping the camera secure the strap around your wrist by sliding the fastener to adjust the length Loading the Batteries Batteries are required to operate the digital camera At first load the batteries in the camera Compatible batteries AA size alkaline batteries 2 or AA size Ni MH rechargeable batteries 2 sold separately Never use the following types of batteries as they could cause serious problems such as battery fluid leakage or overheating 1 Batteries with split or peeling 6 IS outer casings 2 Combinations of different types of batteries or new and used batteries together e Do not use manganese or Ni Cd batteries Use the same brand and grade AA size alkaline batteries as those supplied with the camera Outer casing 1 Open the battery cover Check that the camera is turned off before opening the battery cover Do not open the battery cover while the camera is on This could damage the xD Picture Card or ruin the image files on the xD Picture Card Do not apply force to the battery cover Apeay Bumag 15 Loading the Batteries 2 Load the batteries correctly as indicated by the polarity icons Match the polarity icons and of the batteries to those on the inside of the battery cove
29. manually Double click the My Computer icon Windows XP users should click My Computer in the Start menu Right click FINEPIX CD ROM drive in the My Computer window and select Open Double click SETUP or SETUP exe in the CD ROM window Ep St Ca SETUP SETUP exe The way file names are displayed differs as described below depending on your PC settings File extensions 3 letter suffixes indicating the file type may be shown or hidden e g Setup exe or Setup Text may be shown normally or all in uppercase e g Setup or SETUP 2 Install DirectX as directed by the on screen instructions and then restart your PC If the latest version of DirectX is already installed on your PC this installation is not performed e Ifthe latest version is already installed this window does not appear Do not remove the CD ROM during this procedure 3 After restarting the PC a message appears stating Installation of the FinePixViewer has been completed Installation on a Mac OS X Pre installation checklist H Hardware and software requirements To run this software you must have the hardware and software described below Check your system before you begin the installation Compatible Mac Power Macintosh G31 PowerBook G3 1 Power Macintosh G4 iMac iBook Power Macintosh G4 Cube PowerBook G4 or Power Macintosh G5 Operat
30. procedures When using the flash to take a picture of 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 he eye E 4 direction A V lt B gt button Up down left and right are indicated by black triangles in the Owner s Manual Up or down is shown as A or V and left or right is shown as or P v w R EA Wren pressing P esa G When pressing MENU OK H MENU MENU OK OK Accessories Included AA size Alkaline Batteries LR6 2 Strap 1 Video cable 1 2 5 mm dia plug to pin plug cable USB cable mini B 1 eam CD ROM 1 Software for FinePix BZ amp FUJIFILM Software for FinePix Owner s Manual this manual 1 11 12 Ca m e ra Pa rts a n d Feat u res Refer to the pages in parentheses for information on using the camera parts or features POWER button Shutter button SSS Flash p 43 Self timer lamp p 50 A 1 i Viewfinder window AN L VIDEO OUT Video output socket p 78 Lens lens cover ___ Ht it z a lt gt USB socket mini B D U Q DC IN 3V power input socket p 78 P Playback button Viewfinder 2 lt amp Macro button p 42 N B 4 Flash button p 43 j Dp CETS IN A 1 Tele zoom switch Soe DS p 27 34 V E Wide zoom switch View
31. saunjea4 paoueapy Aydesfiojoyg 41 Macro Close up Available Photography modes OA and Gil Cp A0 Use this mode to take close up shots Press amp lt Q to select Macro mode Press amp lt again to cancel Macro mode amp appears on the LCD monitor indicating that you can take close up shots 42 When using the viewfinder to take a picture in Macro mode the field visible through the viewfinder does not match the field actually photographed Because the viewfinder and lens are in different positions Use the LCD monitor to take picture in Macro mode When taking pictures in Macro mode the corners of the image may become dark De Focal range Approx 10 cm to 80 cm 3 9 in to 2 6 ft Effective flash range Approx 30 cm to 80 cm 1 0 ft to 2 6 ft Use a tripod to prevent camera shake in Macro mode Any of the following cancels Macro mode Changing the Photography mode setting Turning the camera off 4 Setting the Flash Available Photography modes OA x C GH gt p 40 Flash photography is useful for taking pictures at night or indoor dark locations Choose from 6 flash modes according to the type of shot The flash setting Ge Cer each time you press 4 P AUIO gt D gt t L Reseo When pressing the shutter button down halfway appears on the LCD monitor before the flash fires AUTO Auto flash not displ
32. sure that they are kept out of the reach of children An xD Picture Card could be swallowed cause suffocation If a child swallows an xD Picture Card seek medical attention or call emergency number right away When inserting the xD Picture Card into the camera hold the xD Picture Card straight as you push it in Do not expose an xD Picture Card to shock Do not apply pressure and avoid bending Do not use or store xD Picture Card in hot and humid places Clean the xD Picture Card with a soft dry piece of cloth when dirty When carrying or storing an xD Picture Card keep it in the special protective case The xD Picture Card will work well for long time but will sooner or later lose its ability to store and play back images or movies If this happens replace it with a new xD Picture Card Never remove the xD Picture Card or turn the camera off during data recording or erasing xD Picture Card formatting as this could be damaged to the xD Picture Card The use of xD Picture Cards is recommended with FinePix A400 FinePix A500 The recording quality cannot be guaranteed when xD Picture Cards other than those manufactured by FUJIFILM are used saoipuaddy 103 104 Notes on the xD Picture Card and the Internal Memory The xD Picture Card may feel warm when it is removed from the camera after taking pictures This is normal Do not put labels on the xD Picture Card Peeling labels can cause the camera not to wo
33. the TV TV is selected as the TV input Set the TV input to VIDEO 78 Connecting to TV The video output setting is incorrect Change the setting to NTSC or PAL 70 72 The TV image is The video output setting is incorrect Change the setting to NTSC or PAL 70 72 Matters Problems Possible causes Solutions Page The USB cable mini B is not correctly Set up the camera and connect the USB 90 connected to the PC or camera cable mini B correctly amp S PICTBRIDGE is selected in Perform the below steps to cancel the amp USB MODE in the SET UP menu setting before selecting BS DSC Windows The New Hardware Found wizard or Scanner and Camera wizard appears PC does not If the wizard does not appear proceed Connecting to PC recognize the to step camera Click the Cancel button 90 Disconnect the camera from the PC e Macintosh The window for locating the driver appears If the window does not appear proceed to step Click the Cancel button Disconnect the camera from the Macintosh Connecting to Cannot print with DSC is selected in amp USB MODE Select k amp PICTBRIDGE 79 printer PictBridge in the SET UP menu H Others Matters Problems Possible causes Solutions Page Camera malfunction may be caused Briefly remove the batteries or disconnect 15 Nothing happens temporarily the AC power adapter Then reload the 16 when pressing the batt
34. 19 2 mm Equivalent to approx 38 mm 114 mm on a 35 mm camera Digital zoom FinePix A400 Approx 3 6x 3x optical zoom lens is used together Max zoom scale approx 10 8x Digital zoom FinePix A500 Approx 5 2x 3x optical zoom lens is used together Max zoom scale approx 15 6x Aperture Wide angle F3 3 F8 5 Focal range Normal approx 60 cm 2 0 ft to infinity Macro approx 10 cm 3 9 in to 80 cm 2 6 ft Sensitivity AUTO Equivalent to ISO 100 200 400 Photometry TTL 64 zones metering Multi Exposure control Program AE Scene position PORTRAIT A LANDSCAPE amp SPORT NIGHT Exposure compensation 2 EV to 2 EV in 1 3 EV step increments GM Shutter speed 2 sec to 1 1500 sec depend on Exposure mode Focus Mode Auto focus AF system TTL contrast type AF frame selection AF CENTER White balance Automatic scene recognition Preset Fine Shade Fluorescent Daylight Fluorescent Warm White Fluorescent Cool White Incandescent Self timer Approx 2 sec 10 sec Flash type Auto flash Effective range 9 AUTO Wide angle approx 60 cm 3 1 m 2 0 ft 10 2 ft Telephoto approx 60 cm 2 m 2 0 ft 6 6 ft Macro approx 30 cm 80 cm 1 0 ft 2 6 ft Flash mode Auto Red eye Reduction Forced Flash Suppressed Flash Slow Synchro Red eye Reduction Slow Synchro Viewfinder Real image optical approx 75 coverage LCD monitor 1 8
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36. 592 x 1728 For better quality select amp D F 2048 x 1536 Printing at up to 6R 15 2 x 20 3 cm 6 x 8 in A5 size 1600 x 1200 Printing at up to 4R 10 2 x 15 2 cm 4 x 6 in A6 size 640 x 480 To use for e mail or web site eal The quality setting is retained even when the camera is turned off or the mode setting is changed When changing the quality setting the number of available frames also changes ap 201 The numbers to the right of setting show the number of available frames 48 Se Area shot and quality setting A Normal shooting provides an aspect ratio of 4 3 and shooting provides an aspect ratio of 3 2 same aspect ratio as 35 mm film and post card Setting the menus Cp Ap Taking pictures using self timer SELF TIMER Available Photography modes OA A e C GM gt p 40 Use this menu in situations where the photographer is included in the shot When selecting the self timer setting the self timer icon appears on the LCD monitor The picture is taken after 10 seconds amp The picture is taken after 2 seconds 1 Press the shutter button down halfway to focus on the subject and press the shutter button fully Double Beep beep S vy i wy EN E 2 S EN Halfway pressed Fully pressed S Pressing the shutter button down halfway that focuses 5 on the subject Without releasing the shutter
37. ARNING 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 serious injury can result if the information is ignored This icon indicates that personal injury or material damage can result if the information is ignored Z WARNING A CAUTION The icons shown below are used to indicate the nature of the information which is to be observed Triangular icons tell you that this information requires attention important Circular icons with a diagonal bar tell you that the action indicated is prohibited Prohibited Filled circles with an exclamation mark tell you an action that must be performed Required If a problem arises turn the camera off remove the batteries disconnect and unplug 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 E Unplug from power socket Do not allow water or foreign objects to enter the camera If water or foreign objects get inside the camera turn the camera off remove the batteries and disconnect and unplug the AC power adapter Continued use of the camera can cause a fire o
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39. Bag TINTA Press POWER to turn the camera off power Turn your PC on Connect the camera to your PC using the USB cable mini B Press gt for about 1 second to turn the camera on in Playback mode Set a PC Windows 98 98 SE Me 2000 Professional Macintosh e FinePixViewer automatically starts up and the Save Image Wizard window Save Image dialog box appears Follow the instructions provided on screen to save the images To proceed without saving the images click the Cancel button Screen for Windows 98 SE e A removable disk icon appears and you can use your PC to transfer files to and from the camera Windows Macintosh z L UONE e Su BeMYOS WW 91 Connecting to a PC If the above operations do not occur you do not have the required software programs or drivers installed on your PC Complete the required PC setup procedures Then reconnect the camera to your PC Windows XP The Found New Hardware help message appears in the bottom right corner of your screen This message will close when the settings are completed No action is required i Found New Hardware FinePix Digital Camera This step is not required for subsequent connections Specify the settings in the AutoPlay dialog box When FinePixViewer is included in the list of actions to perform Select Viewing imag
40. 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 xD Picture Card containing images or data protected under copyright laws is only permissible within the restrictions imposed by those copyright laws H 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 W Liquid Crystal If the LCD monitor is damaged take particular care with the liquid crystal in the monitor If any of the following situations arise take the urgent action indicated e If liquid crystal comes in contact with your skin Wipe the area with a cloth and then wash thoroughly with soap and running water e If liquid crystal gets into your eye Flush the affected eye with clean water for at least 15 minutes 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 BW Damaged by Water or Sand FinePix A400 FinePix A500 can be damaged on the inside and outside
41. Do you want to unmount the removable media icon from the desktop Cancel OK Press POWER to turn the camera off power Unplug the USB cable mini B from the camera AC 3VX sold separately Using FinePixViewer Mastering FinePixViewer For all information on FinePixViewer functions refer to How to Use FinePixViewer in the Help menu for details What is explained in How to Use FinePixViewer How to Use FinePixViewer covers a range of topics including batch processing and ordering prints E Example Looking up slide shows Windows Click How to Use FinePixViewer in the FinePixViewer Help menu Click Basic Operation and then click Slide Show in the menu that appears The Slide Show information appears Press the lt lt lt key to view the previous page or the gt gt gt key to view the next page UOUSIEISUL aemyos 93 94 Connecting to a PC Uninstalling the software Only perform this operation when you no longer require the installed software or when the software was not installed correctly Windows Check that the camera is not connected to the PC Quit all currently running applications Open the My Computer window Then open the Control Panel and double click on Add Remove Programs The Add Remove Programs Properties window appears Select the soft
42. GB 412 819 913 1305 1639 7995 102 1min 313 0 min If you shoot using the xD Picture Cards with model numbers containing M such as DPC M1GB movie recording time may be reduced if you repeatedly record and erase frame erase image files In such a case erase all frames or format the picture card before use Back up important frames files onto your PC or another media These specifications are subject to change without notice FUJIFILM shall not be held liable for damages resulting from errors in this Owner s Manual The LCD monitor on your 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 Due to the nature of the lens the edges of images may appear distorted This is normal 119 120 Explanation of Terms Deactivated batteries Leaving an Ni MH battery unused in storage for a long period may cause a rise in the level of substances that inhibit current flow inside the battery and result in a dormant battery A battery in this state is referred to as deactivated
43. TAL ZOOM Use this function to shoot enlarged images than maximum optical zoom scale m Zoom bar Zoom bar display Digital zoom OFF Digital zoom ON L D Digital zoom approx 5 2x Optical zoom 3x Optical zoom 3x D DN FinePix A500 De e Optical zoom focal length Approx 38 mm to 114 mm e Digital zoom focal length FinePix A400 Approx 114 mm to 410 mm max zoom scale approx 3 6x FinePix A500 Approx 114 mm to 593 mm max zoom scale approx 5 2x 35 mm camera equivalents en L When zooming changes between optical and digital the position of the m indicator stops Press the same Zoom switch again to start the m indicator moving again Using the digital zoom allows you to enlarge your subject and shoot it However it will lower your image quality Set the digital zoom when requiring it How to use the SET UP menu 7p 70 AUTO POWER OFF When this function is active and the camera remains unused for 2 or 5 minutes it turns camera off Use this function when you want to get the maximum possible running time from your batteries The Auto power off function is disabled during automatic playback gt p 60 discharging rechargeable batteries gt p 101 and when a USB connection gt p 80 90 is being used Si To restore power to the camera Refer to Turning On and Off Cap 211 FORMAT Initial
44. U OK Press or P to advance or go back through the images e The Auto power off function p 75 does not operate during playback Movie starts automatically When the movie ends the playback function moves it on Press MENU OK to display the Press DISP BACK once during playback to display the SC Playback menu on the LCD frame number and on screen help 0K monitor 7 Press or P to select ei lt lt Pq o gt prayeack A Press A or W to select the amp E 1 playback interval and the type of CI y LD image transition Press MENU OK The image frames are played back MENU 70K automatically 60 Exchanging Data Using gt Playback mode p 33 It is possible to transfer saved images between the internal memory and an xD Picture Card Your camera calls images frames Selecting COPY Press MENU OK to display the Playback menu on the LCD MENU OK monitor p e Press lt or P to select H GS cory Press MENU OK MENU OK SS GIDNEXT GESCANCEL Press A or to select dt gt INTERNAL MEMORY CARD or DD ft CARD AA a INTERNAL MEMORY Press MENU OK to confirm the MENU setting Hetz yoeqde q sainjea4 pasueapy 61 62 BN Exchanging Data Using gt Playback mode Cap 221 Exchanging one frame at a time FRAME ALL FRAMES GIBYES GEO CANCEL A WE i Press A or W to se
45. WARE RECORDED ON THE CD ROM BY OPENING THE PACKAGE YOU ACCEPT AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THIS AGREEMENT End User License Agreement This End User License Agreement Agreement is an agreement between Fuji Photo Film Co Ltd FUJIFILM and you which sets forth the terms and conditions of the license granted for you to use the software provided by FUJIFILM The CD ROM contains third party software In case a separate agreement is provided by a third party supplier for its software the provisions of such separate agreement shall apply to the use of such third party software prevailing over those of this Agreement 1 Definitions a Media means the CD ROM titled Software for FinePix BZ which is provided to you together with this Agreement b Software means the software which is recorded on Media c Documentation means the operation manuals of Software and other related written materials which are provided to you together with Media d Product means Media including Software and Documentation collectively 2 Use of Software FUJIFILM grants to you a nontransferable nonexclusive license a to install one copy of Software onto one computer in binary machine executable form b to use Software on the computer onto which Software is installed and c to make one backup copy of Software 3 Restrictions 3 1 You shall not distribute rent lease or otherwise transfer all or any
46. Was the image data photographed using FinePix A400 FinePix A500 You may not be able to print some images photographed on other cameras Troubleshooting H Getting ready Matters Problems Possible causes Solutions Page The batteries have run out Load new or fully charged batteries 15 17 99 Nothing happens The batteries are loaded backward Load the batteries in the correct direction 16 when pressing POWER The battery cover is not closed securely Close the battery cover securely 16 The camera and AC power adapter are not Connect the camera and AC power 78 connected correctly adapter correctly 101 Camera is used in extremely cold Put the batteries in your pocket or another 15 conditions warm place to heat it and then load it into 17 99 the camera just before you take a picture Batteries and The terminals are soiled Wipe the battery terminals with a clean 17 99 dry cloth z power supply Batteries run out di quickly Same batteries have been used for a long The batteries can no longer be recharged 15 period Load new or fully charged batteries 17 99 The rechargeable batteries if used have Use the rechargeable battery discharging become deactivated or the battery function to restore the rechargeable 101 capacity has diminished due to the batteries to full capacity memory effect The batteries have run out Load new or fully charged batteries
47. a quick and easy way to transfer images back and forth between your PC and an image memory card xD Picture Card and SmartMedia The DPC R1 uses the USB interface for high speed file transfer Compatible with Windows 98 98 SE Windows Me Windows 2000 Professional Windows XP or iMac Mac OS 8 6 to 9 2 2 Mac OS X 10 1 2 to 10 2 2 and models that support USB as standard Compatible with xD Picture Card of 16 MB to 512 MB and SmartMedia of 3 3 V 4 MB to 128 MB Accessory availability may vary by country Please check with your local Fujifilm representative to confirm product availability PC Card Adapter DPC AD The PC Card Adapter allows the xD Picture Card and SmartMedia to be used as a PC Card Standard ATA compliant PCMCIA 2 1 PC card Type II Compatible with xD Picture Card of 16 MB to 512 MB and SmartMedia of 3 3 V 2 MB to 128 MB Accessory availability may vary by country Please check with your local Fujifilm representative to confirm product availability CompactFlash Card Adapter DPC CF Loading an xD Picture Card into this adapter allows you to use the card as a CompactFlash card Type Windows 95 98 98 SE Me 2000 Professional XP Mac OS 8 6 to 9 2 X 10 1 2 to 10 1 5 Accessory availability may vary by country Please check with your local Fujifilm representative to confirm product availability saoipuaddy 97 98 Using Your Camera Correctly Read this inform
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49. aphed scenery with Macro Cancel Macro mode Focusing focusing on the mode selected a subject You are shooting a subject that is not Use AF AE lock to take the picture 30 suited to autofocusing Cap 211 H Shooting Matters Problems Possible causes Solutions Page The shutter button was pressed while the Wait until the charging is completed before 44 flash was charging pressing the shutter button SC useithe The Shooting mode is set to Aa Change the Shooting mode 40 The batteries have run out Load new or fully charged batteries 15 17 99 The flash settings The Shooting mode is set to GA A e The flash settings are restricted because Flash i A S i are restricted and lor the camera settings are tailored to the 40 cannot be scene being shot Change the Shooting selected mode for a wider range of flash settings The playback The subject is too far away Move to within the effective flash range 42 44 image is dark before taking the picture g even though the flash was used Your finger was covering the flash Hold the camera correctly 26 29 The lens is dirty Clean the lens 98 1AF appeared when taking pictures Check the focus on the subject and take 27 The image is pictures 30 blurred 105 Photographed images w appeared when taking pictures It may cause camera shake Hold the 28 camera steadily 105 There i specklin The picture was taken with a slow shut
50. armful 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 which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is 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 the user s authority to operate the equipment Notes on the Grant To comply with Part 15 of the FCC rules this product must be used with a Fujifilm specified ferrite core A V cable USB cable and DC supply cord For customers in Canada CAUTION This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Please read the Safety Notes p 128 and make sure you understand them before using the camera Important Be sure to read this page before using the software BEFORE OPENING THE CD ROM PROVIDED BY FUJI PHOTO FILM CO LTD PLEASE READ THIS END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT CAREFULLY ONLY IF YOU AGREE WITH THIS AGREEMENT SHOULD YOU USE THE SOFT
51. ation and the Safety Notes p 128 to make sure you use your camera correctly H Places to Avoid Do not store or use the camera in the following types of locations In the rain or in very humid dirty or dusty places In direct sunlight or in places subject to extreme temperature rises such as in a closed car in summer Extremely cold places Places with strong vibration Places with smoke or steam Places subject to strong magnetic fields such as near motors transformers or magnets In contact with chemicals such as pesticides Next to rubber or vinyl products BW Damaged by Water or Sand FinePix A400 FinePix A500 can be damaged on the inside and outside by water and sand When you are at the beach or close to water make sure that the camera is not damaged by water or sand Take care not to place the camera on a wet surface BW Damaged by Condensation If the camera is carried from a cold location into a warm place water droplets condensation may form on the inside of the camera or on the lens When this occurs turn the camera off and wait an hour before using the camera Condensation may also form on the xD Picture card In this event remove the xD Picture card and wait a short time E When the Camera is Not Used or is stored Periods of Time If you do not intend to use the camera for a long period of time remove the batteries and the xD Picture card HH Cleaning Your Camera Use a blower brush to
52. ay the L DPOF lt lt E ck frame file for specifying DPOF A Press A or W to select WITH setting C DATE WITHOUT DATE or Press A or to set a value CI y ID RESET ALL Up to 99 sheets are printed co Je For frames files that you do not gt 3 Press MENU OK want printed set the number of MENU A OK prints to 0 zero Always press MENU OK after the settings are completed MENU Pressing DISP BACK cancels Hei those settings To specify more DPOF settings repeat steps and yoeqhe g sainjea4 pasueapy 55 56 i DPOF Set Frame Using gt Playback mode p 33 wel Canceling DPOF setting Press MENU OK to display the Playback menu on the LCD monitor Select 4 DPOF in the menu Press A or W to select WITH DATE or WITHOUT DATE Press or P to select the frame file with the DPOF setting you want to cancel Set the number of prints to O zero To cancel the DPOF setting for another frame file repeat steps and 5 Always press MENU OK to complete the settings e DPOF ALL RESET gt p 57 S L 3 When DPOF settings were specified on another camera RESET DPOF OK When the data includes a frame file with DPOF settings that were specified on another camera RESET DPOF OK appears Pressing MENU OK erases all of the DPOF settings already specified for each frame file Specify the DPOF setting for each frame file again P
53. ayed pai this mode for ae photography Ti Red eye reduction This mode is suitable for shooting portraits in low light conditions Using this mode to minimize red eye eyes appear in red in the finished photo The flash fires as required by the shooting conditions Red eye effect When using the flash to take a picture of 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 4 Forced flash D Use this mode in backlit scenes or to get the correct colors when d taking a picture under bright e lighting In this mode the flash fires in bright as well as dark conditions Aydesfiojoyg sainyea4y paoueapy F 43 44 Setting the Flash Available Photography modes GA e C GM gt p 40 E Suppressed flash This mode is suitable for situations where the flash cannot be used Use a tripod to prevent camera shake when shooting in Suppressed flash mode in the dark condition Any time flash does not fire Slow synchro S Red eye reduction Slow synchro This mode allows you to take pictures of people at night that clearly show both your subjects and the night time backdrop To prevent camera shake always use a tripod Using amp synchronizes Red eye reduction mode Using selects slow shutter speeds of up to
54. ba FUJIFILM Getting Ready i DIGITAL CAMERA Using the Camera H Da NI fA JOO Advanced Features Photography H Playback DIGITAL CAMERA D Fi Ia i Pi Movie i J Settings 8 OWNER S MANUAL Camera Connection p This manual will show you how to use em your FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA Software FinePix A400 FinePix A500 correctly Installation Please follow the instructions carefully Appendices 8 Troubleshooting E ee digital Tools for the imagination Een de BL00529 200 2 EI xD Picture Card Exif P rint PictBridge Warning To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose the unit to rain or moisture For customers in the U S A Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE 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 h
55. batteries only last for a short time after being charged normally When the batteries have not been used for a long period When you purchase new Ni MH batteries Do not use the Discharging rechargeable batteries function while using the AC power adapter In these situations the Ni MH batteries will not be discharged due to the external power supply saoipuaddy 101 Power Supply and Batteries To discharge rechargeable batteries 1 2 3 VIDEO SYSTEM NTSC 6 RESET 0K Co k Ha GOERCANCEL Press BJ for about 1 second to turn the camera on Press MENU OK to display the MENU menu on the LCD monitor OK g Press or P to select KI e gt option A ii Press A or W to select SET UP TD Press MENU OK to display the MENU SET UP menu OK Press lt Q or P to move to option lead o gt A Press A or to select AA gt 3 DISCHARGE 102 DISCHARGE DISCHARGE OK ELSE ores P Press MENU OK MENU OK lt a PST ck Press lt or P to select OK The screen changes and discharging begins When the battery level indicator YOR blinks red and discharging ends the camera turns off 9 To cancel discharging press DISP BACK Notes on the xD Picture Card and the Internal Memory H Image Memory Card This Image Memory Card is a new image recording media xD Picture Card developed for digital cameras The Image Memory Card consis
56. button press the button all the way down fully pressed to start the self timer 49 50 Photography Menu Operation Setting the menus Cp Ap 2 Taking pictures in selected time A picture is taken after the self timer lamp changes from lit to blinking only blinks with the 2 second self A countdown appears on the LCD monitor indicating 8 the time remaining until the picture is taken eo Using the 2 second self timer This is useful when you worry about camera shake even if attaching the camera on a tripod To stop the self timer once it has started running press DISP BACK Any of the following cancels the self timer setting Completing the shooting Changing the Photography mode setting Setting the camera to Playback mode Turning the camera off Take care not to stand in front of the lens when pressing the shutter button as this can prevent the correct focus or brightness exposure from being achieved Setting the menus p 45 Specifying sensitivity setting ISO Available Photography modes OA A e C GM gt p 40 Use this menu to specify required sensitivity setting of the ambient light around the subject The larger value of the sensitivity the higher sensitivity is obtained The higher sensitivity settings will allow you to take pictures in darker locations 400 200 100 De Hi Settings AUTO 100 200 400 Se
57. by water and sand When you are at the beach or close to water make sure that the camera is not damaged by water or sand Take care not to place the camera on a wet surface BW Damaged by Condensation If the camera is carried from a cold location into a warm place water droplets condensation may form on the inside of the camera or on the lens When this occurs turn the camera off and wait an hour before using the camera Condensation may also form on the xD Picture card In this event remove the xD Picture card and wait a short time E Trademark Information e D and xD Picture Card are trademarks of Fuji Photo Film Co Ltd e IBM PC AT is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corp of the U S A e Macintosh Power Macintosh iMac PowerBook iBook and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Computer Inc registered in the U S and other countries Microsoft Windows and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Windows is an abbreviated term referring to the Microsoft Windows Operating System The Designed for Microsoft Windows XP logo refers to the camera and the driver only Other company or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective companies ll Notes on Electrical Interference If the camera is to be used in hospitals or aircrafts please note that this camera may ca
58. cates that this product shall not be treated as household waste Instead it should be taken to an applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly you will help prevent potential negative consequences to the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product If your equipment contains easy removable batteries or accumulators please dispose these separately according to your local requirements The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources For more detailed information about recycling of this product please contact your local city office your household waste disposal service or the shop where you have purchased the product In Countries outside the EU If you wish to discard this product please contact your local authorities and ask for the correct way of disposal Contents WANTING DEE 2 ue 3 EC Declaration of Contormfty 4 Disposal of Electric and Electronic Equipment in Private Housebolde AAA 5 Contenis 6 Preface 8 About this Manual 10 Accessories Included a 11 Camera Parts and Features 12 Example of LCD Monitor Text Display 13 Getting Ready Attaching the Strap aa 14 Loading the Batteries
59. change the TE ai ei Ls setting Press MENU OK to confirm the MENU setting OK saunjea4 paoueapy Aydesfiojoyg 45 46 Photography Menu Operation Setting the menus p 45 List of photography menu options Use this setting to adjust the color balance to suit the color of the ambient light around the subject Kl o i Factory Page Menu Functions Settings default Use this setting to provide the best photography menu 2 MOVIE MANUAL SHOOTING setting for the scene being shot DAUTO PORTRAIT AUTO MODE gt p 40 A LANDSCAPE SPORT C NIGHT This setting can be used with any of the modes FinePix A400 Specifies the image size DU GON ER EU WD GUN The larger image size the better image quality is obtained HD 4 QUALITY gt p 47 The smaller image size the larger number of images are recorded FinePix A500 BU GON ER EU E GON w z n This setting can be used with any of the modes m D Se Used in situations such as group shots where the Seon nes OFF p photographer is included in the shot OPTION gt p 70 Use this setting to change the camera settings SET UP LCD This setting can be used with any of the modes Specifies required sensitivity setting of the ambient light around the subject ISO p 51 The larger value of the sensitivity the higher sensitivity is AUTO 100 200 400 AUTO obtained The
60. d into the camera Set RENEW as the FRAME NO setting in the SET UP menu p 73 Start taking pictures The frame number starts from 100 0001 Set CONT as the FRAME NO setting in the SET UP menu READ ERROR The played back file was not recorded correctly The xD Picture Card contact area is soiled Camera fault Anattempt was made to play back the image or the movie that was not recorded on this camera This file cannot be played back Wipe the contact area on the xD Picture Card with a soft dry cloth It may be necessary to format the xD Picture Card If the message still appears replace the xD Picture Card Contact your FUJIFILM dealer The movie and image cannot be played back PROTECTED FRAME A protected file was encountered Protected files cannot be erased Remove the protection Cap D Warning Displayed Explanation Remedy D NO IMAGE at NO IMAGE An attempt was made to transfer images from the xD Picture card or internal memory that memory was empty It is impossible to copy ED CAN NOT TRIM An attempt was made to trim a 0 3M image The image cannot be trimmed CAN NOT TRIM An attempt was made to trim an image shot using a camera other than FinePix A400 FinePix A500 The image is damaged The image cannot be trimmed DPOF FILE ERROR Prints were specified for 1000 or more frames in the DPOF frame set
61. d then load new batteries 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 into your eyes If this occurs do not rub your eyes Flush the fluid out with clean water and contact your physician for treatment saoipuaddy 99 100 Power Supply and Batteries Using the AA size Ni MH batteries correctly e As a power source in digital cameras AA size Ni MH batteries referred to hereafter as Ni MH batteries are superior to alkaline batteries in several ways such as allowing more shots to be taken with the camera However care must be taken with the way Ni MH batteries are used if their original performance is to be maintained e Ni MH batteries left unused in storage for long periods can become deactivated Also repeatedly charging Ni MH batteries that are only partially discharged can cause them to suffer from the memory effect Ni MH batteries that are deactivated or affected by memory suffer from the problem of only providing power for a short time after being charged To prevent this problem discharge and recharge them several times using the camera s Discharging rechargeable batteries function By repeating this cycle several times the temporary reduction in performance caused by memory or deactivation can be remedied and the batteries can be restored to their
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63. divergence between standard number of frames and the actual number of frames is greater for xD Picture Cards with higher capacities F p 320 160 Quality setting Dr Gn B E bw amp 10 fps 10 fps Ge Deeg 2304 x 1728 2304 x 1536 1600 x 1200 1280 x 960 640 x 480 320x240 160x120 Image data size 2 0 MB 980 KB 880 KB 630 KB 460 KB 130 KB z Internal memory approx 12 MB 5 11 13 19 25 93 71 sec 220 sec 16 MB 7 15 17 25 33 122 94sec 288 sec 32 MB 15 31 35 50 68 247 189sec 9 7 min 64 MB 32 64 72 101 137 497 6 3min 19 4 min 128 MB 64 128 144 204 275 997 12 7 min 39 0 min 256 MB 129 257 290 409 550 1997 25 5 min 78 1 min 512 MB 259 515 580 818 1101 3993 51 0 min 156 3 min 1GB 519 1031 1162 1639 2205 7995 102 1 min 313 0 min If you shoot using the xD Picture Cards with model numbers containing M such as DPC M1GB movie recording time may be reduced if you repeatedly record and erase frame erase image files In such a case erase all frames or format the picture card before use Back up important frames files onto your PC or another media 117 118 Specifications These specifications are subject to change without notice FUJIFILM shall not be held liable for damages resulting from errors in this Owner s Manual The LCD monitor on your digital camera is manufactured using advanced high precision technology Even so s
64. ec 16 MB 94 sec 288 sec 32 MB 189 sec 9 7 min 64 MB 6 3 min 19 4 min 128 MB 12 7 min 39 0 min 256 MB 25 5 min 78 1 min 512 MB 51 0 min 156 3 min 1GB 102 1 min 313 0 min BS w The quality setting is retained even when the camera is turned off or the mode setting is changed The available recording time for a movie may decrease depending on the free space on the xD Picture Card If you shoot using the xD Picture Cards with model numbers containing M such as DPC M1GB movie recording time may be reduced if you repeatedly record and erase frame erase image files In such a case erase all frames or format the picture card before use Back up important frames files onto your PC or another media SIAO Sainjeaj paoueapy 67 68 gt Playing Back Movies Using gt Playback mode Cp 2931 lt o gt CHON INE E Playing back movies PLAY Press lt or P to select the movie file amp appears on the LCD monitor Press to begin playing back movie The playback time appears on the LCD monitor along with a progress bar Progress bar Control Description Playback begins Playback J Playback stops when the end of v the movie is reached Pauses the movie during Pause playback Resume CI T ID Press W again to resume playback
65. ecorded in JPEG format Motion JPEG can be played back by QuickTime 3 0 or later Smear A phenomenon specific to CCDs whereby white streaks appear on the image when there is a very strong light source such as the sun or reflected sunlight in the photography screen White Balance Whatever the kind of the light the human eye adapts to it so that a white object still looks white On the other hand devices such as digital cameras see a white subject as white by first adjusting the color balance to suit the color of the ambient light around the subject This adjustment is called matching the white balance Exif Print Exif Print Format is a newly revised digital camera file format that contains a variety of shooting information for optimal printing FUJIFILM Digital Camera Worldwide Network If you have technical questions or if you need repair service ask the following local distributor Please present the warranty card and your purchase receipt when you ask for repairs Refer to the warranty card for conditions of the warranty There is a case that repair and Technical support cannot be accepted for some models which your local distributor does not deal with These lists are subject to change without notice NORTH AMERICA Canada Fuji Photo Film Canada Inc 600 Suffolk Court Mississauga Ontario L5R 4G4 Technical support TEL 1 866 818 FUJI 3854 http www fujihelp ca Repair service 600 Suffolk Court Mississauga Ontario L5R
66. eries or reconnect the AC power 78 buttons on the adapter and try again 101 camera The batteries have run out Load new or fully charged batteries 15 Camera operation 17 99 etc 2 Camera malfunction may be caused Briefly remove the batteries or disconnect 15 The camera no temporarily the AC power adapter Then reload the 16 longer works batteries or reconnect the AC power adapter 78 correctly and try again If you think the camera is 101 faulty contact your FUJIFILM dealer Gunooysajqno 113 114 Specifications Model Digital camera FinePix A400 FinePix A500 Effective pixels 4 1 million pixels FinePix A400 5 1 million pixels FinePix A500 ccD 1 2 5 inch Super CCD HR Storage media Internal memory approx 12 MB xD Picture Card 16 32 64 128 256 512 MB 1 GB File format Sti I image DCF compliant Compressed Exif ver 2 2 JPEG DPOF compatible Design rule for Camera File System compliant DPOF compatible Movie AVI format Motion JPEG Number of recorded pixels Sti l image 2304 x 1728 pixels 2304 x 1536 pixels 1600 x 1200 pixels 1280 x 960 pixels 640 x 480 pixels FinePix A400 MER BULLE Number of recorded pixels Still image 2592 x 1944 pixels 2592 x 1728 pixels 2048 x 1536 pixels 1600 x 1200 pixels 640 x 480 FinePix A500 pixels M S MAM File size See the table on p 117 118 Lens Fujinon 3x optical zoom lens F3 3 F5 5 Focal length f 6 4 mm
67. eries to water and keep batteries from getting wet or stored in moist locations Do not attempt to take apart or change the batteries including battery casings Do not subject the batteries to strong impacts Do not use batteries that are leaking deformed discolored Do not store batteries in warm or humid places Keep the batteries out of reach of babies and small children Make sure that the battery polarity CD and is correct Do not use new with used batteries Do not use charged and discharged batteries together Do not use different types or brands of batteries at the same time If you do not intend to use the camera for a long period of time remove the batteries from the camera Note if the camera is left with the batteries removed the time and date settings are cleared The batteries feel warm right after being used Before removing the batteries turn the camera off and wait for the batteries to cool down Since batteries do not work well in cold weather or locations warm the batteries by placing them inside your garments before use Batteries do not work well when cold They will work again when the temperature returns to normal Soil such as fingerprints on the battery terminals makes the batteries charge less reducing the number of images Carefully wipe the battery terminals with a soft dry cloth before loading If any liquid at all leaks from the batteries wipe the battery compartment thoroughly an
68. es using FinePixViewer and then select the Always do the selected action checkbox This checkbox may not be shown in some cases Click the OK button to launch FinePixViewer When FinePixViewer is not included in the list of actions to perform Select Take no action and then select the Always do the selected action checkbox This checkbox may not 92 be shown in some cases Click the OK button and launch FinePixViewer manually A new removable disk icon appears in the My Computer window FinePixViewer automatically starts up and the Save Image Wizard window Save Image dialog box appears Follow the instructions provided on screen to save the images To proceed without saving the images click the Cancel button Se Regarding the icons The next time you connect the camera the removable disk drive icon s name changes to the FinePix icon and name Proceed to USING FinePixViewer p 93 Disconnecting the camera 1 Windows Once the image has been saved the window below appears Save Image Wizard Windows To disconnect the camera click the Remove button images saved 2 When the It is now safe to disconnect the camera message appears click the OK button and disconnect the camera Macintosh Once the image has been saved the window below appears To disconnect the camera click the OK button Saving of images was completed
69. es with low reflectivity such as shots of pine trees or dark foliage 2 3 EV sg Any of the following disables exposure compensation Using the flash in AUTO or mode Shooting dark scenes in mode Setting the menus Cp Ap Adjusting color balance ER wB Available Photography mode tM Cap A0 Adjust the color balance based on white to suit the color of the ambient light around the subject AUTO Automatic adjustment Shooting outdoors in good weather Shooting in shade Shooting under Daylight fluorescent lamps Shooting under Warm White fluorescent lamps Shooting under Cool White fluorescent lamps t Shooting in incandescent light Gr In AUTO mode the correct white balance may not be achieved for subjects such as close ups of people s faces and pictures taken under a special light source Select the correct white balance for the light source When the flash fires the white balance setting for the flash is used Consequently to achieve a particular effect the flash mode should be set to Suppressed flash gt p 44 The color tones may vary depending on the shooting conditions light source etc e Explanation of Terms White balance p 120 saunjea4y paoueapy Aydesfioyoug 53 54 tat How to Specify Print Options DPOF DPOF stands for Digital Print Order Format and refers to a format that is used for recording printing specifications for images s
70. finder lamp p 29 LCD monitor N p 27 34 Tripod mount Qu Strap mount e A MENU OK button aaa x qa 3 xD Picture Card slot p 18 Weg SEN SE Battery compartment p 16 Battery cover p 15 D P e H D H D dreeeeeeeeeeeeng H HILL ELLE zeegeegeegeeeegeegeeeeeeeng Example of LCD Monitor Text Display FinePix A500 E Photography mode Self timer p 49 amp Macro close up p 42 Flash p 43 ON Photography mode Ip A0 J Zoom bar p 27 Date p 22 BW Playback mode P gt Playback mode p 33 ___L A DPOF p 55 All Kal Protection p 58 Zoom bar p 34 Date p 22 Im 5 White balance p 53 FE EDN Quality mode p 47 y Number of available frames p 20 ISO 200 Sensitivity p 51 CH Battery level warning p 17 ia LS tAF AF warning p 27 I Camera shake warning p 28 HD Internal memory p 19 Exposure compensation p 52 AF frame p 27 Frame number p 73 CH Battery level warning p 17 M Internal memory p 19 Time p 22 FinePix A400 FinePix A500 has internal memory that can store images without xD Picture Card UI appears on the LCD monitor when the internal memory is active 13 14 Attaching the Strap Attaching the strap Attach the strap as shown in 1 and 2 When attaching the strap move the fastener to adjust the
71. g the camera on in Photography mode Press POWER down fully to turn the camera on Press POWER again to turn the camera off a Changes between Photography mode and Playback mode Press gt during shooting to change to Playback mode Press the shutter button down halfway to return to Photography mode The lens moves and the lens cover opens when turning the camera on in Photography mode Take care not to obstruct the lens Take care not to get fingerprints on the camera lens as this will result in impaired image quality in your shots Turning the camera on in Playback mode Press P for about 1 second to turn the camera on in Playback mode Press POWER to turn the camera off eal Las To change to Photography mode press the shutter button down halfway Apeay Guan 21 Setting the Date and Time When using the camera for the first time after purchasing the date and time are cleared Set the date and time 1 DATE TIME NOT SET message appears when turning the camera on DATE TIME NOT SET Press MENU OK to set the date and MENU time 22 2 Set the date and time YYYY MM DD i SEI ac CANCEL Press lt or P to select Year lt s gt Month Day Hour or Minute Press A or W to correct the ENE setting 3 Change the date format 1 24 2006 SET IE9CANCEL A g Press Q or
72. ge still appears replace the xD Picture Card Contact your FUJIFILM dealer CARD ERROR The xD Picture Card contact area is soiled The xD Picture Card format is incorrect Camera fault The xD Picture Card is damaged Wipe the contact area on the xD Picture Card with a soft dry cloth It may be necessary to format the xD Picture Card pp If the message still appears replace the xD Picture Card Contact your FUJIFILM dealer saoipuaddy 105 106 Warning Displays Warning Displayed Explanation Remedy CARD FULL DI MEMORY FULL D MEMORY FULL The internal memory or xD Picture Card is full Erase some images in internal memory or xD Picture Card p 36 or use an xD Picture Card that has ample free space The data could not be recorded due to an xD Picture Card error or a connection error between Re insert the xD Picture Card or turn the camera off and then on again If the message still appears xD Picture Card was formatted on a PC WRITE ERROR the xD Picture Card and camera contact your FUJIFILM dealer The image cannot be recorded as it is too large to Use a new xD Picture Card fit in the available space on the xD Picture Card BUSY The timing for recording was incorrect because the Use an xD Picture Card that was formatted on the camera FRAME NO FULL The frame number has reached 999 9999 Insert a formatted xD Picture Car
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74. hot using a digital camera on media such as an xD Picture Card The recorded specifications include information on which frames are to be printed DPOF This section gives a detailed description of how to order your prints with FinePix A400 FinePix A500 Some printers do not support date and time imprinting or specification of the number of prints The warnings shown below may appear while specifying the prints DPOF SPECIFIED ERASE OK DPOF SPECIFIED ERASE ALL OK gt p 37 When erasing the image the DPOF setting for that image is deleted at the same time RESET DPOF OK p 56 When inserting an xD Picture Card that contains images specified for printing by another camera those print specifications are all reset and replaced by the new print specifications DPOF FILE ERROR p 107 Up to 999 images can be specified on the same xD Picture Card Using gt Playback mode Cp 231 i DPOF Set Frame You can specify the image number of prints with or without date of printing with a DPOF compatible printer WITH DATE WITHOUT DATE Selecting WITH DATE L appears on the LCD monitor a ONE and the date will be imprinted on your prints Do o Le DPOF 00009 A Total number of prints I SHEETS Press MENU OK to display the Setting for that frame var Playback menu on the LCD Hi OK monitor lt ie Press or P to select i Press lt or P to displ
75. ility and your sole and exclusive remedy with regard to any defect in Media shall be expressly limited to such FUJIFILM s replacement of Media as provided herein DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 5 HEREIN FUJIFILM PROVIDES PRODUCT AS IS AND WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND EXPRESS OR IMPLIED FUJIFILM SHALL MAKE NO WARRANTY EXPRESS IMPLIED OR STATUTORY AS TO ANY OTHER MATTERS INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO NON INFRINGEMENT OF ANY COPYRIGHT PATENT TRADE SECRET OR ANY OTHER PROPRIETARY RIGHTS OF ANY THIRD PARTY MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE LIMITATION OF LIABILITY IN NO EVENT SHALL FUJIFILM HAVE ANY LIABILITY FOR ANY GENERAL SPECIAL DIRECT INDIRECT CONSEQUENTIAL INCIDENTAL OR OTHER DAMAGES INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS OR LOST SAVINGS INCURRED FROM THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE PRODUCT EVEN IF FUJIFILM HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES No export You acknowledge that neither Software nor any part thereof will be transferred or exported to any country or used in any manner in violation of any export control laws and regulations to which Software is subject Termination In case you breach any of the terms and conditions hereof FUJIFILM may immediately terminate this Agreement without any notice Term This Agreement is effective until the date when you cease to use Software unless earlier terminated in accordance with Section 9 hereof Obliga
76. in ef Disconnecting the printer Check that PRINTING is not displayed on the camera s screen Turn the camera off Unplug the USB cable mini B a DPOF setting can be specified for images on internal memory uolj9auu0 eaweg E 83 84 Installation on a Windows PC Pre installation checklist installation To run this software you must have the hardware and software described below Check your system before you begin the Operating System 1 Windows 98 including the Second Edition Windows Millennium Edition Windows Me Windows 2000 Professional 2 Windows XP Home Edition 2 Windows XP Professional 2 CPU 200 MHz Pentium minimum RAM 64 MB minimum 128 MB minimum for Windows XP Hard disk space Amount required for installation 450 MB minimum Amount required for operation 600 MB minimum Display 800 x 600 pixels or better 16 bit color or better Internet connection 3 To use the FinePix Internet Service or mail attachment function An Internet connection or e mail transmission software is needed Connection speed 56 k bps or better recommended 1 Models with one of the above operating systems pre installed 2 When you install the software login using a system administrator account e g Administrator 3 Required to use the FinePix Internet Service The software can still be installed even if you do not have an Internet
77. ing System Mac OS X compatible with version 10 2 8 to 10 3 9 2 RAM 192 MB minimum 256 MB or better recommended Hard disk space Amount required for installation 200 MB minimum Amount required for operation 400 MB minimum Display 800 x 600 pixels or better at least 32 000 colors Internet connection 3 To use the FinePix Internet Service or mail attachment function An Internet connection or e mail transmission software is needed Connection speed 56 k bps or better recommended 1 Models with a USB port as a standard fea ure 2 This software does not support QuickTime 7 3 Required to use the FinePix Internet Service The software can still be installed even if you do not have an Internet connection e Connect the camera directly to the Macintosh using the USB cable mini B The software may not operate correctly if you use an extension cable or connect the camera via a USB hub Push the USB connector fully into the socket to ensure that it is securely connected The software may not operate correctly if the connection is faulty e Additional USB interface board is not guaranteed UOUSIEISUL aemyos 87 Installation on a Mac OS X 1 Turn your Macintosh on and start up Mac OS X Do not launch any other applications 2 When the bundled CD ROM is loaded into the CD ROM drive the FinePix icon appears Double click the FinePix icon to open the FinePix
78. ing the shutter button down fully fixes the focus however the exposure and white balance are adjusted to the scene being shot If recording is stopped immediately after it begins 1 second of the movie is recorded onto the xD Picture Card or internal memory Because a movie is recorded onto the xD Picture Card or internal memory as it is saved it cannot be recorded correctly if the camera suddenly loses power if the batteries run out or the AC power adapter is disconnected e A movie file taken by FinePix A400 Fine Pix A500 may not be playable on other cameras Changing movie size cin f 160x120 29g 9 Press MENU OK to display the MENU menu on the LCD monitor 7 Press or P to select the KDE o gt Quatity setting DT SM Press A or Vito change the Ge setting Press MENU OK to confirm the MENU setting 70K H Quality settings in Movie mode 320 x 240 pixels For better quality D 160 x 120 pixels To record longer movies H Recording times per xD Picture Card internal memory The following table is the available recording times using the internal memory or a new xD Picture Card formatted on the camera The maximum time you can take a movie at a time is 60 seconds when setting EED 240 seconds when setting amp Quality 10 frames Ui 10 frames per second per second Internal memory approx 12MB 71 sec 220 s
79. ize format the xD Picture Card or internal memory or use with the camera Ean Place of initialize dh FORMAT Internal memory DI FORMAT xD Picture Card FORMAT OK ERASE ALL DATA LCD POWER SAVE The LCD monitor darkens when camera is not used for 10 seconds When this function is active you can save power and get the maximum possible running time from your batteries focal Pressing any button wakes the camera up 9 The LCD power save function is disabled during Playback mode and Movie mode Cok Ey lt lt Dead ck Press lt 4 or P to select OK Pressing MENU OK initializes the xD Picture Card or internal ZS 70K memory De Initializing internal memory takes about 15 seconds The Format function erases all the frames files including protected frames files Back up important frames files onto your PC or another media 75 76 SET UP How to use the SET UP menu 7p 70 TIME DIFFERENCE Use this function when traveling to destinations in different time zones This function sets a time difference relative to the date and time currently set When this setting is enabled the specified time difference is applied when pictures are taken 1 Use Time difference function TIME DIFFERENCE TIME DIFFERENCE SET 1 24 2006 10 00 AM Co k Ea Back Ice Press or P to change between Er HOME and LOCAL To set the time difference select
80. lect FRAME THD Press MENU OK MENU OK go COPY OK e Fj Press or P to select the me pg o gt copying flame file Press MENU OK to copy the MENU currently displayed frame file ei To copy another frame file repeat steps and When copying frames files is completed press DISP BACK Exchanging all frames ALL FRAMES FRAME Co k YES Back Ier Press A or W to select ALL FRAMES GD Press MENU OK MENU OK oo COPY ALL OK IT MAY TAKE AWHILE Press MENU OK to copy all the MENU flames files 70K When amp MEMORY FULL or MM MEMORY FULL appears on the LCD monitor exchanging the data stops on the way When copying the image that has specified DPOF setting the DPOF setting is not copied Trimming Using P Playback mode p 33 Use this mode to trim the required part of the photographed image 1 Select the menu 7 Press lt or P to select the aa Deal ER trimming frame file Press MENU OK to display the Playback menu on the LCD MENU 0K monitor e g Press lt or P to select 1m lt lt 7 e gt MMG Press MENU OK MENU OK 2 Specify trimming part of image II switch ku switch Zoom bar Sg Press Md or W P to E CIF zoom in or out on an image w Press DISP BACK to return to single frame playback Samna Navigation scree
81. lecting AUTO as the sensitivity setting the camera selecis the best sensitivity setting for the subject s brighiness The selected sensitivity setting appears on the LCD monitor when the sensitivity setting is set to another setting excluding AUTO La Sensitivity is retained even when the camera is turned off or the mode setting is changed Although higher sensitivity settings will allow you to take pictures in darker locations they will also increase the amount of speckling in your images Choose the sensitivity setting that best suits the conditions Aydesfioyoyg sainyea4y paoueapy 51 Photography Menu Operation Setting the menus Cp Ap Adjusting exposure compensation G4 EXP COMPENSATION Available Photography mode mM p 40 Use this menu for shots to get the correct brightness exposure such as shots with extremely high contrast between the subject and the background EXP COMPENSATION 2 3 1 3 vs ET 299 positive compensation negative compensation Y e Compensation range 2 EV to 2 EV 13 steps in 1 3 EV increments e Explanation of Terms EV p 120 52 Backlit portraits 2 3 EV to 1 2 3 EV Guide to compensation Very bright scenes such as snowfields and highly reflective subjects 1 EV Shots made up predominantly of sky 1 EV Spotlit subjects particularly against dark backgrounds 2 3 EV e Scen
82. lt lt J o gt Loca ET HOME Your home time zone zb LOCAL Your destination time zone 2 Select TIME DIFFERENCE TIME DIFFERENCE LOCATION H LOCAL STMEDIFFERENCE SET 1 24 2006 10 00 AM o k Eig back Jor loi A Press A or W to select TIME eho DIFFERENCE GST cm Press B How to use the SET UP menu gt p 70 3 Set time difference wll DIFFERENCE ng A e 00 00 kA 1 24 2006 10 00 AM Gaga gen e Press Q or P to select lt lt p o gt hour and minute Press A or W to change the CD F Ls setting Always press MENU OK after the MENU settings are completed De Available time setting 23 45 to 23 45 in 15 minute increments In the time difference setting when you change to the Photography mode and the date is displayed for 3 seconds the date display turns yellow Upon returning from a trip always change the time difference setting back to HOME P TT 78 Connecting to a TV When connecting to a TV images can be displayed on wider screen Using Automatic playback function 7p 60 together you can have fun with folks Plug the Video cable included into the VIDEO OUT Video output socket of the camera a om Plug the other end of the cable into the Video input socket on the TV Plug the Video cable included and the AC power adapter correctly and push
83. mall 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 Due to the nature of the lens the edges of images may appear distorted This is normal I Standard number of available frames recording time per xD Picture Card and internal memory FinePix A500 The number of available frames recording time or file size varies slightly depending on the subjects photographed Note also hat the divergence between standard number of frames and the actual number of frames is greater for xD Picture Cards with higher capacities 5 3 320 bel Quality setting wF EU N 3 2 3M jos 10 fps 10 fps GE rode 2592 x 1944 2592 x 1728 2048 x 1536 1600 x 1200 640 x 480 320x240 160 x 120 Image data size 2 5 MB 1 2 MB 1 1 MB 780 KB 630 KB 130 KB Internal memory approx 12 MB 4 9 10 15 19 93 71 sec 220 sec 16 MB 6 12 13 19 25 122 94 sec 288 sec 32 MB 12 25 28 40 50 247 189sec 9 7 min 64 MB 25 50 56 81 101 497 6 3min 19 4 min 128 MB 51 102 113 162 204 997 12 7 min 39 0 min 256 MB 102 204 228 325 409 1997 25 5 min 78 1 min 512 MB 205 409 456 651 818 3993 51 0 min 156 3 min 1
84. n he Current displayed image itt CI YES GMICANCE Som EE o Press or P to move to WS pg cr another part of the image A Press A V lt or P to display lt gt another part of the image Press DISP BACK to return to the zoom setting Press MENU OK MENU OK yoeghe g sainjea4 pasueapy Ei 63 64 Trimming Using gt Playback mode Cap 231 3 Record the image 0 3M REC OK Check the saved image size and press MENU OK The trimmed image is added as a separate file in the final frame eal Asaved image size varies depending on the zoom scale of step 2 For 0 3 M YES option appears in yellow Image sizes FinePix A400 Printing at up to 4R 10 2 x 15 2 cm 4 x 6 in A6 size Printing at up to 3R 8 9 x 12 7 cm 3 5 x 5 in m size To use for e mail or web site Image sizes FinePix A500 Printing at up to 6R 15 2 x 20 3 cm 6 x 8 in A5 size Printing at up to 4R 10 2 x 15 2 cm 4 x 6 in A6 size To use for e mail or web site When quality setting is selected the image is trimmed to normal size 4 3 aspect ratio You may not be able to trim images that were shot with a camera other than FinePix A400 FinePix A500 vs Recording Movies Use this mode to record movies 1 Set the camera to d i Movie mode AUTO Co MANUAL ai E Press MENU OK to display the MENU menu on the
85. nical support TE L 46 8 506 141 70 FAX 46 8 506 142 09 kamera fujifilm se Repair service Sveav gen 167 104 35 Stockholm TE L 46 8 506 513 54 FAX 46 8 506513 54 kameraverkstaden fujifilm se Switzerland Fujifilm Switzerland AG Niederhaslistrasse 12 8157 Dietlikon Switzerland Lichtenstein Technical support amp TEL 41 44 855 5154 FAX 41 44 855 5329 RepairCenter fujifilm ch Repair service Turkey Fujifilm Turkiye Sinfo A S Fujifilm Plaza Dereboyu Cad 39 34660 Halkali Istanbul Turkey Technical support TEL 90 212 696 5090 FAX 90 212 696 5009 csarp fujifilm com tr Repair service Fujifilm Plaza Dereboyu Cad 39 34660 Halkali Istanbul Turkey TEL 90 212 696 5090 FAX 90 212 696 5010 servis fujifilm com tr U K Fuji Photo Film UK Ltd St Martins Way St Martins Business Centre Bedford MK42 OLF Technical support TEL 44 0 123 424 5383 FAX 44 0 123 424 5285 fujitec fuji co uk Repair service St Martins Way St Martins Business Centre Bedford MK42 OLF TEL 44 0 123 421 8388 FAX 44 0 123 424 5285 fujitec fuji co uk Ukraine Image Ukraine CUSC 12 Kontraktova ploshcha Kyiv 04070 Ukraine Technical support amp Repair service TE L 380 44 4909075 FAX 380 44 4909076 d fujifilm ua MIDDLE EAST 229 Fuji Bldg Mirdamad Blvd Tehran 19189 Iran Iran Tehran Fuka Co Technical support amp Repair service TE L 98 21 2254810 19 FAX 98 21 2221002 fuka neda net
86. nical support amp TEL 57 1 338 0299 FAX 57 1 288 2208 animex Geib net co Repair service Ecuador Espacri Cia Ltda Bolivar 5 69 y Hermano Miguel Technical support amp Repair service TEL 593 72 835526 FAX 593 72 833157 121 122 FUJIFILM Digital Camera Worldwide Network Ecuador Importaciones Espacri Cia Ltda Simon Bolivar 5 69 y Hno Miguel Cuenca Technical support amp TEL 593 783 5526 FAX 593 783 3157 portiz fujifilm com ec Repair service Mexico Fujifilm de Mexico S A de C V Av Ejercito Nacional 351 Col Granada 11520 Mexico D F Technical support TEL 52 55 5263 5566 68 FAX 52 55 5254 1508 jlgiraud1 fujifilm com mx Repair service Av Presidente Juarez 2007 Col Tepetlacalco 54090 Tlalnepantla Edo de Mexico TEL 52 55 5263 5500 FAX 52 55 5254 1508 jlgiraud1 fujifilm com mx Paraguay Errece S R L Edificio Unitas 15 de Agosto 1035 Asunci n Technical support amp TEL 595 21 444256 FAX 595 21 444651 jmarbulo fujifilm com py Repair service Peru Procesos de Color S A Pablo Bermudez 111 Apartado 3794 Esq Arequipa Lima 11 Technical support amp TEL 51 14 33 5563 FAX 51 14 33 7177 jalvarado fujifilm com pe Repair service Uruguay Fotocamara S R L Cuareim 1439 montevideo Uruguay Technical support amp TEL 598 2 9002004 FAX 598 2 9008430 fotocam adinet com uy Repair service Uruguay Kiel S A Maldonado 1787 Montevideo Uruguay Technical support amp TEL 05982
87. nitor when camera is not used 75 Initializes an xD Picture Card or internal memory FORMAT ok Select this menu to erase all the frames files 7 sfumes T1 SET UP How to use the SET UP menu 7p 70 Setting Display Factory default Explanation Page DATE TIME SET Corrects the date or time 24 TIME DIFFERENCE SET Specifies the time difference settings 76 ENGLISH FRANCAIS Specifies the language used for LCD monitor SSSILANG DEUTSCH ESPANOL ENGLISH display 25 ITALIANO PX etS Us DSC Provides a simple way to read images from an xD 90 Picture Card or internal memory and store images onto an xD Picture Card USB MODE SET 2S PICTBRIDGE When a printer that supports PictBridge is available images can be printed by connecting the camera 79 directly to the PictBridge compatible printer without aPC VIDEO SYSTEM NTSC PAL 8 Species whether video output is set to NTSC or 8 DISCHARGE OK Discharges Ni MH batteries 101 Resets all the camera settings other than the DATE TIME TIME DIFFERENCE 3 a4 LANG RESET OK _ and VIDEO SYSTEM to the factory default values _ set at shipment A confirmation message appears when you press B gt To reset the camera settings press MENU OK How to use the SET UP menu 7p 70 FRAME NO Use this function to specify whether frame numbers are assigned consecutively from previous numbers or begin again
88. number of images set at 0 zero the image tl hat is displayed is printed once u Printing with date 5 EH Press DISP BACK to display 2 the setting display gt PRINT WITHOUT DATE Press A or to select 3 maa PRINT WITH DATE 2 Press MENU OK PRINT WITH DATE is not available when the camera is connected to a printer that does not support date printing 81 Connecting Camera Directly to Printer PictBridge Function Printing with DPOF setting dek PRINT DPOF PRINT WITH DATE PRINT WITHOUT DATE Cok E back Ge BACK Press DISP BACK to display the menu on the LCD monitor D o Press A or to select i he D prINT DPOF Press MENU OK to display the MENU confirm setting OK 82 de PRINT DPOF TOTAL _19SHEET PRINT DROE OK Press MENU OK again to download the data to the printer MENU and start printing the specified frames files continuously Y To select PRINT DPOF the DPOF settings must be specified on FinePix A400 FinePix A500 beforehand gt p 55 Even when WITH DATE is specified in the DPOF settings gt p 55 the date is not inserted on printers that do not support date printing D PRINT DPOF H CANCE Press DISP BACK to cancel the printing Depending on the printer the printing may not be canceled immediately or printing may stop midway through When printing stops midway briefly turn the camera off and then on aga
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90. original performance levels Deactivation and memory are specific to Ni MH batteries and are not in fact battery faults See p 101 102 for the procedure for Discharging rechargeable batteries Do not use the Discharging rechargeable batteries function when alkaline batteries being used e To charge Ni MH batteries use the quick battery charger sold separately Refer to the instructions supplied with the charger to make sure that the charger is used correctly Do not use the battery charger to charge other batteries Note that the batteries feel warm after being charged Due to the way the camera is constructed a small amount of current is used even when the camera is turned off Note in particular that leaving Ni MH batteries in the camera for a long period will overdischarge the batteries and may render them unusable even after recharging Ni MH batteries will self discharge even when not used and the time for which they can be used may be shortened as a result Ni MH batteries will deteriorate rapidly if overdischarged e g by discharging the batteries ina flashlight Use the Discharging rechargeable batteries function provided in the camera to discharge the batteries Ni MH batteries have a limited service life If a battery can only be used for a short time even after repeated discharge charge cycles it may have reached the end of its service life H Disposing of Batteries When disposing of
91. part of Software Media or Documentation to any third party without FUJIFILM s prior written consent You also shall not sublicense assign or otherwise transfer all or any part of the rights granted to you by FUJIFILM under this Agreement without FUJIFILM s prior written consent 3 2 Except as expressly granted by FUJIFILM hereunder you shall not copy or reproduce all or any part of Software or Documentation 3 3 You shall not modify adapt or translate Software or Documentation You also shall not alter or remove copyright and other proprietary notices that appear on or in Software or Documentation 3 4 You shall not or shall not have any third party reverse engineer decompile or disassemble Software 10 11 12 Ownership 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 Software or Documentation Nothing contained herein shall be construed expressly or implicitly as transferring or granting any right license or title to you other than those explicitly granted under this Agreement Limited Warranty FUJIFILM warrants to you that Media is free from any defect in material and workmanship under normal use for ninety 90 days from the date of your receipt of Media Should Media not meet the foregoing warranty FUJIFILM shall replace such defective Media with other Media bearing no defect FUJIFILM s entire liab
92. ppears on the LCD monitor before the flash fires Change the flash mode when you want to take pictures without flash See p 43 for information on flash Notes on taking pictures The image shown on the LCD monitor before the picture is taken may differ in brightness color etc from the image actually recorded Play back the recorded image to check it p 33 When selecting a slow shutter speed that will cause camera shake W appears on the LCD monitor Use flash or a tripod See p 105 108 for information on Warning displays See Troubleshooting p 109 113 for more information H Using viewfinder When using the viewfinder to take pictures press DISP BACK to turn the LCD monitor off Turning the LCD monitor off conserves battery power Viewfinder Frame the shot so that the subject fills the center of the viewfinder When taking a picture at a distance of 1 m to 2 m 3 3 ft to 6 6 ft using the viewfinder only the shaded area in the figure is photographed Holding the camera correctly Using the viewfinder allows for a steady arm position preventing picture blur The viewfinder cannot be used to take shots in Macro mode For more precise shot framing use the LCD monitor to take the picture E Viewfinder lamp display The viewfinder lamp lights or blinks when turning on the camera or pressing the shutter button The viewfinder lamp show
93. press the shutter button fully Beep d y V E Fully pressed Si AF AE lock can be applied repeatedly before the shutter is released Use AF AE lock in all Photography modes to guarantee excellent results On the FinePix A400 FinePix A500 pressing the shutter button down half way locks the focus and exposure settings AF and AE lock fe Subjects not suitable for autofocus FinePix A400 FinePix A500 uses a high precision autofocusing mechanism However it may have difficulty focusing on the following Very shiny subjects such as a mirror or car body Fast moving subjects Subjects photographed through glass e Subjects that do not reflect well such as hair or fur Subjects with no substance such as smoke or flames Dark subjects Subjects with little or no contrast between the subject and the background such as subjects dressed in the same color as the background Shots where another high contrast object not the subject is close to the AF frame and is either closer or further away than your subject such as a shot of someone against a background with strongly contrasting elements For such subjects use AF AE lock p 30 eweg ayy Guisy 31 32 Taking Pictures GA AUTO Mode Adjusting the shot composition Selecting LCD monitor display Pressing DISP BACK changes the LCD monitor display Framing guideline displayed No te
94. problems such as camera faults Save your important data to another media i e MO disk CD R CD RW hard disk etc It is possible to transfer saved images on the internal memory to an xD Picture Card gt p 61 19 20 Loading the xD Picture Card Standard number of available frames per xD Picture Card internal memory The table below shows the standard number of available frames for internal memory or a new xD Picture Card formatted on the camera BW FinePix A400 Quality setting BE N B BU H EU Number of recorded pixels 2304 x 1728 2304 x 1536 1600 x 1200 1280 x 960 640 x 480 Internal memory approx 12 MB 5 11 13 19 25 93 16 MB Z 15 17 25 33 122 32 MB 15 31 35 50 68 247 64 MB 32 64 72 101 137 497 128 MB 64 128 144 204 275 997 256 MB 129 257 290 409 550 1997 512 MB 259 515 580 818 1101 3993 1GB 519 1031 1162 1639 2205 7995 The factory default settings H FinePix A500 Quality setting GUF HN 3 2 BU 2M amp Number of recorded pixels 2592 x 1944 2592 x 1728 2048 x 1536 1600 x 1200 640 x 480 Internal memory approx 12 MB 4 9 10 15 19 93 16 MB 6 12 13 19 25 122 32 MB 12 25 28 40 50 247 64 MB 25 50 56 81 101 497 128 MB 51 102 113 162 204 997 256 MB 102 204 228 325 409 1997 512 MB 205 409 456 651 818 3993 1GB 412 819 913 1305 1639 7995 The factory default settings Turning On and Off Turnin
95. r 3 Close the battery cover 16 Checking the battery charge Turn the camera on and check the battery charge There is ample battery charge Not displayed There is insufficient charge left in the batteries The batteries will soon run out Have a new set of batteries ready Lit red The batteries are depleted The display will shortly go blank and the camera will stop working Replace or recharge the batteries Blinking red Apeay Dumag W 17 18 Loading the xD Picture Card Although you can store pictures in the camera s internal memory you can store many more images on the xD Picture Card sold separately There is a slot for the xD Picture Card inside the battery compartment 1 Open the battery cover 3 Close the battery cover How to replace the xD Picture Card Push the xD Picture Card into the slot and then slowly remove your finger The lock is released and the xD Picture Card is pushed out Gold contact area Align the gold marking with the gold contact area Notes on xD Picture Card When storing xD Picture Cards make sure that they are kept out of the reach of children An xD Picture Card could be swallowed and cause suffocation If a child swallows an xD Picture Card seek medical attention or call emergency number right away If the xD Picture Card is oriented incorrectly it will not go
96. r electric shock Contact your FUJIFILM dealer Do not use the camera in the bathroom or shower This can cause a fire or electric shock 9 Do not use in the bathroom or shower Never attempt to change or take apart the camera Never open the casing Do not use the camera when it has been dropped or the casing is damaged KN This can cause a fire or electric shock Contact your FUJIFILM dealer Do not disassemble N WARNING Do not change heat or unduly twist or pull the connection cord and do not place heavy objects on the connection cord These actions could damage the cord and cause a fire or electric shock s If the cord is damaged contact your FUJIFILM dealer N WARNING Do not place the camera on an unstable surface This can cause the camera to fall or tip over and cause injury Never attempt to take pictures while in motion Do not use the camera while you are walking or driving a vehicle This can result in you falling down or being involved in a traffic accident Do not heat change or take apart 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 Do not use chargers other than the specified model to charge the batteries Any of these actions can cause the batteries to burst or leak and cause fire or injury as a res
97. re menu UGS WHA BSS ere 12Select Other from When a camera is connected open 13select FPVBridge from FinePixViewer folder in the Applications folder and click the Open button 14 Select Quit Image Capture menu in the Image Capture menu UOUEUEISU asemyos 89 90 Connecting to a PC By connecting the camera to a PC your system can be expanded to fill a wide range of uses Using FinePixViewer performs images saving browsing and file management etc wM If the power cuts out during data transmission the data will not be transmitted correctly Always use the AC power adapter when connecting the camera to a PC Refer to Software Installation gt p 84 87 the first time you connect the camera to your PC Install the software first Do not connect the camera to the PC before installing all the software CD ROM Software for FinePix BZ Insert the xD Picture Card with images into the camera gt p 18 Do not format the xD Picture Card in the camera on the PC Use the xD Picture Card with images taken by a FUJIFILM Digital camera Press P for about 1 second to turn the camera on in Playback mode Press MENU OK to display the SET UP menu MENU Refer to Using the SET UP OK menu Cp 201 Select DS DSC in G USB MODE in the SET UP menu gt p 72 lt a E o gt Ss PICTBRIDGE Co k
98. remove any dust on the lens LCD monitor or viewfinder and then gently wipe the camera with a soft dry cloth If any soil 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 or viewfinder Clean the body of the camera with a soft dry cloth Do not use volatile substances or cleaning products these items can cause damage BW Using the Camera When Traveling When traveling overseas do not place your camera in the check in baggage Baggage can be subjected to violent shocks and the camera may be damaged inside or outside Power Supply and Batteries Applicable Batteries In the camera use AA size alkaline or Ni MH nickel metal hydride rechargeable batteries Do not use AA size manganese or nickel cadmium Ni Cd batteries in your FinePix A400 FinePix A500 because the heat created by the batteries could damage the camera or cause it not to work The life of alkaline batteries varies between brands The life of batteries you purchase may be shorter than those provided with the 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 Do not heat the batteries or throw them into a fire Do not carry or store batteries with metal objects such as necklaces or hairpins Do not expose the batt
99. rints of up to 999 frames files can be ordered on the same xD Picture Card DPOF settings cannot be specified for movies e Pressing DISP BACK while choosing settings will cancel all current settings If there were previous DPOF settings only the modifications are canceled When selecting the WITH DATE setting the date is imprinted on your shots using the Print Service or a DPOF compatible printer depending on the printer specifications the date may not be printed in some cases Images photographed with a camera other than FinePix A400 FinePix A500 may not be specified DPOF settings Using gt Playback mode Cap 231 DPOF ALL RESET To cancel all DPOF settings RESET DPOF OK OK BACK Select RESET ALL in the Playback menu p 55 Press MENU OK MENU OK 100 0001 1 24 2006 10 00 ANM e amp appears on the LCD monitor during playback when the image has specified DPOF settings yoeghe g sainjea4 pasueapy a 57 On Protecting Images Using gt Playback mode p 33 Use this mode to prevent frames files from being accidentally erased Your camera calls images frames RESET ALL SET ALL Press MENU OK to display the Playback menu on the LCD MENU Med monitor i Press or P to select On lt s DEl ck protect Press or W to select FRAME eh Gil D SET ALL or RESET ALL Press MENU OK MENU OK 58
100. rk properly pa There are two types of xD Picture Card standard type and Type M containing M in the model number such as DPC M1GB FinePix A400 FinePix A500 are compatible with Type M however they may not be compatible depending on the device used Image Memory Card Reader etc H Using xD Picture Card or Internal Memory with a PC e When taking pictures using an xD Picture Card or internal memory that has been used on a PC reformat the xD Picture Card or internal memory using your camera for best quality When formatting an xD Picture Card or internal memory a directory folder is created Image data is then recorded in this directory Do not change or delete the directory folder or file names on the xD Picture Card or internal memory because this will make it impossible to use the xD Picture Card or internal memory in your camera Always use the camera to erase image data on an xD Picture Card or internal memory To edit image data copy the image data to the PC and edit the copy H Specifications Type Memory type Conditions for use Dimensions Image memory card for digital cameras xD Picture Card NAND type flash memory Temperature 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Humidity 80 max no condensation 25 mm x 20 mm x 2 2 mm 0 98 in x 0 79 in x 0 09 in W x Hx D Warning Displays The table below lists the warnings that are displayed on the LCD monitor Wa
101. rning Displayed Explanation Remedy dt Lit red J Blinking red The batteries are low or completely out of charge Load new or fully charged batteries W IA There is a strong likelihood of camera shake because the shutter speed is slow Use flash photography A tripod may be recommended depending on the scene and mode YAF The AF autofocus cannot work effectively If the image is too dark take the picture at a distance of around 2 m 6 6 ft from the subject e Use AF lock to take the picture p 30 AE The camera cannot shoot the picture at the correct brightness due to too bright or dark shooting condition The picture can be taken but the correct brightness exposure will not be obtained FOCUS ERROR ZOOM ERROR Camera malfunction or fault Turn the camera on again taking care not to touch the lens Turn the camera off and on again If the message still appears contact your FUJIFILM dealer NO CARD xD Picture Card is not inserted when transferring images Insert an xD Picture Card CARD NOT INITIALIZED The xD Picture Card or internal memory is not formatted The xD Picture Card contact area is soiled Camera fault Format the xD Picture Card or internal memory on the camera gt p 75 Wipe the contact area on the xD Picture Card with a soft dry cloth It may be necessary to format the xD Picture Card p 75 If the messa
102. s camera status S 2 Viewfinder lamp a E 3 mn S Display Status Lit green Locking the focus or LCD monitor OFF Blinking green AF AE in progress camera shake warning or AF warning ready to shoot Blinking green and Recording to xD Picture Card or orange alternately internal memory ready to shoot Lit orange Recording to xD Picture Card or internal memory not ready Blinking orange Charging flash flash will not fire Blinking red Warnings for xD Picture Card and internal memory Card not formatted incorrect format memory full xD Picture Card or internal memory error Lens operation error S a Detailed warning messages appear on the LCD monitor gt p 105 108 29 30 Taking Pictures GA AUTO Mode Taking pictures with the focus and exposure locked In the above composition the subjects two people in this case are not in the AF frame Pressing the shutter button halfway at this point will result in the subjects being out of focus AF AE lock is useful Use AF AE lock to guarantee best result when shooting a subject that is not suited to autofocusing p 31 Using AF AE lock 1 Move the camera slightly so that one of the subjects is in the AF frame 2 Press the shutter button down halfway to focus on the subject Double beep b2 Halfway pressed 3 Continue to hold the shutter button down halfway Move the camera back to the original image and
103. se xD Picture Cards are small they can be swallowed by children Be sure to store xD Picture Cards out of the reach of small children If a child swallows an xD Picture Card seek medical attention or call an emergency number Do not leave this camera 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 Keep out of the reach of small children This product could cause injury in the hands of a child Do not place heavy objects on the camera This can cause the heavy object to tip over or fall and cause injury Do not move the camera while the AC power adapter is still connected Do not pull on the connection cord to disconnect the AC power adapter This can damage the power cord or cables and cause a fire or electric shock Do not use the AC power adapter when the plug is damaged or the plug socket connection is loose This could cause a fire or electric shock Do not cover or wrap the camera or the AC power adapter in a cloth or blanket This can cause heat to build up and distort the casing or cause a fire l O 10919 2 12 N CAUTION When you are cleaning the camera or you do not plan to use the camera for an extended period remove the batteries and disconnect and unplug the AC power adapter Failure to do so can cause a fire or electric shock When
104. ter This is a characteristic of CCDs and does on the SE E H speed long exposure in a high not indicate a camera fault ge temperature environment AC power adapter was connected or Connect or disconnect the AC power Photographed disconnected during turning the camera __ adapter only when the camera is off 90 Recording images images or movies on Failing to turn the camera off first can 101 are not recorded result in damage to the xD Picture Card or malfunctions during PC connection Gunooysajqno1 111 112 Troubleshooting H Playing back black and white Matters Problems Possible causes Solutions Page Erasing FRAME 1 Some frames may be protected Unprotect frames using the camera on does not erase the which the protection was first applied frame Erasing Erasing ALL 58 FRAMES does not erase all the frames CONT in the You opened the battery cover without Always turn the camera off when replacing frame number turning the camera off when replacing the the batteries or xD Picture Card Opening Frame No setting does not batteries or xD Picture Card the battery cover without turning the 21 H camera off may cause the frame number unction gt memory to not function H Connecting Matters Problems Possible causes Solutions Page The camera is not connected to the TV Connect the camera and TV correctly 78 A P correctly There is no image on
105. them in each terminal See p 101 for the information of the AC power adapter To video yellow input socket el When connecting the Video cable to TV the LCD monitor is turned off The image quality for movie playback is lower than for still images Refer to the instructions provided with your TV for more information on video input for your TV Use the AC 3VX sold separately when FinePix A400 FinePix A500 is connected to a TV for long periods Connecting Camera Directly to Printer PictBridge Function camera directly to the PictBridge compatible printer without a PC ei When a printer that supports PictBridge is available images can be printed by connecting the PictBridge Before connecting to a printer Press P for about 1 second to turn the camera on in Playback mode Press MENU OK to display the MENU menu on the LCD monitor OK n Press or P to select Kpl ck option sch Press A or W to select SET UP TD Press MENU OK to display the MENU SET UP menu OK o Press or P to move to option lt lt peor s a Press A or W to select USB MODE Cpa o gt Press er Co k Ha BACK Na GE MENU OK POWERC _ Press A or W to select W PICTBRIDGE Press MENU OK to confirm the setting Press POWER to turn the camera off uolsauUo EISE 79 Connecting Camera Directly to Printer PictBridge
106. tings The maximum number of frames for which prints can be specified on the same xD Picture Card is 999 Copy the images for which you want to order prints onto another xD Picture Card and then specify the DPOF settings CAN NOT SET DPOF ys CAN NOT SET DPOF An attempt was made to specify DPOF settings for an image that is not supported by DPOF DPOF printing cannot be used with this image format COMMUNICATION ERROR The camera is not connected to a PC or printer Check that the USB cable mini B is connected correctly Check that your printer is turned on PRINTER ERROR Displayed for PictBridge Check that the printer is not out of paper or out of ink Turn the printer off briefly and then turn it back on Refer to the user manual supplied with your printer PRINTER ERROR RESUME Displayed for PictBridge Check that the printer is not out of paper or out of ink Printing automatically restarts when the error is cleared If the message still appears after checking press MENU OK to restart printing saoipuaddy 107 108 Warning Displays Warning Displayed Explanation Remedy CANNOT BE PRINTED Displayed for PictBridge Refer to the user manual for the printer being used and check whether the printer supports the JFIF JPEG or Exif JPEG image format If not the printer cannot print the images Movie images cannot be printed
107. tion upon termination Upon termination or expiration of this Agreement you shall at your own responsibility and expense delete or destroy immediately all Software including its copies Media and Documentation Governing Law This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with laws of Japan 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 FinePix A400 FinePix A500 Manufacturers Name Fuji Photo Film Co Ltd Manufacturer s Address 26 30 Nishiazabu 2 chome Minato ku Tokyo 106 8620 Japan conforms to the following Standards Safety EN60065 EMC EN55022 1998 Classe 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 Dusseldorf Germany January 1 2006 ME Place Date Signature Managing Director Bij dit produkt zijn batterijen geleverd Wanneer deze leeg zijn moet u ze niet weggooien maar inleveren als KCA Disposal of Electric and Electronic Equipment in Private Households Disposal of used Electrical amp Electronic Equipment Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems This symbol on the product or in the manual and in the warranty and or on its packaging indi
108. ts digital index html xD Picture Card Use the following xD Picture Cards 16MB 32MB 64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB There are two types of xD Picture Card standard type and Type M containing M in the model number such as DPC M1GB FinePix A400 FinePix A500 are compatible with Type M however they may not be compatible depending on the device used Image Memory Card Reader etc e Fujifilm Rechargeable Battery 2HR 3UF The 2HR 3UF includes 2 pieces of high capacity AA size Ni MH nickel metal hydride batteries Fujifilm Battery Charger with Battery BK NH2 With Euro type or UK type plug The BK NH2 includes the quick battery charger BCH NH2 and 2 Ni MH batteries The BCH NH2 can charge 2 Ni MH batteries in approx 75 minutes Up to 4 Ni MH batteries can be charged simultaneously AC Power Adapter AC 3VX Use the AC 3VX when taking pictures or play back images for long periods or when FinePix A400 FinePix A500 is connected to a PC The shape of the AC power adapter the plug and socket outlet depend on the country Soft Case SC FXA03 This is a special case made of nylon that protects the camera against soil dust and minor impacts when it is being carried Soft Case SC FXA04 This is a special case made of polyurethane that protects the camera against soil dust and minor impacts when it is being carried Image Memory Card Reader DPC R1 The DPC R1 provides
109. ts of a semiconductor memory NAND type flash memory to record digital image data The recording process is electrically performed and enables erasure of existing image data as well as re recording of new image data When using a new Memory Card or a Memory Card that has been formatted by a PC be sure to format the card with your digital camera before using it H Internal Memory Images held in the camera s internal memory may be corrupted or erased due to problems such as camera faults Save your important data to another media i e MO disk CD R CD RW hard disk etc Data stored in the camera s internal memory cannot be guaranteed in the event that the camera is submitted for repairs When the camera is repaired any data stored in the camera s internal memory is subject to checking by the repairer H Protecting Your Data Images and movies may be lost or destroyed in the following situations Please note that FUJIFILM assumes no responsibility for data that is lost or destroyed 1 Removal of the memory card or turning the power off while the memory card or internal memory is being accessed i e during record erase initialization and playback operations 2 lmproper handling and use of the memory card or internal memory by the user or third party Save your important data to another media i e MO disk CD R CD RW hard disk etc H Handling xD Picture Card When storing xD Picture Cards make
110. ult 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 Use only the batteries or AC power adapters specified for use with this camera Do not use voltages other than the power supply voltage shown The use of other power sources can cause a fire Do not use the batteries except as specified Load the batteries with the and marks Olli ii ei If the battery leaks and fluid gets in contact with your eyes skin or clothing Flush the affected area with clean water and seek medical attention or call an emergency number right away 9S Do not use the charger to charge batteries other than those specified here The charger is designed for Fujifilm HR AA Ni MH batteries Using the charger to charge conventional batteries or other types of rechargeable batteries can cause the battery to leak fluid overheat or burst 129 130 Safety Notes N WARNING 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 N CAUTION Do not use this camera in locations affected by oil fumes steam humidity or dust This can cause a fire or electric shock Keep xD Picture Cards out of the reach of small children Becau
111. use interference to other equipment in the hospital or aircraft For details please check with the applicable regulations E Explanation of Color Television System NTSC National Television System Committee color television telecasting specifications adopted mainly in the U S A Canada and Japan PAL Phase Alternation by Line a color television system adopted mainly by European countries and China WB Exif Print Exif ver 2 2 Exif Print Format is a newly revised digital camera file format that contains a variety of shooting information for optimal printing 10 About this Manual H Icons next to the title display indicate the modes that are available GA AUTO PORTRAIT A LANDSCAPE A SPORTS gt NIGHT GM MANUAL UI Setti n the F as h Available Photography modes f g OA 38 C O P 40 This mark denotes issues that may affect the Flash photography is useful for taking pictures at night or indoor dark locations Choose from 6 flash modes camera s operation according to the type of shot Red eye reduction v ER The flash setting Km 7 changes de enti eee This mark denotes points to notice in the e Kate e decke s Ida pekan aproar in Sie camera s operation the finished photo mesy The flash fires as required by Qes ce the shooting conditions ei This mark denotes additional topics that Red eye effect complement the basic operating
112. use the batteries supplied with the camera You can use Ni MH batteries also The storage media should be xD Picture Card Pictures should be taken at a temperature of 23 C 73 F with the LCD monitor turned on the optical zoom moved from full wide angle to full telephoto or vice versa and back again to its original position every 30 seconds the flash used at full power every second shot and the camera turned off and then on again once every 10 shots Note Because the number of available shots varies depending on the capacity of alkaline batteries or the level of charge in Ni MH batteries the figures shown here for the number of available shots using batteries are not guaranteed The number of available shots will also decline at low temperatures Camera dimensions W H D 93 0 mm x 60 0 mm x 27 5 mm 3 7 in x 2 4 in x 1 1 in not including accessories and attachments Camera mass weight Approx 126 g 4 4 oz not including accessories batteries and xD Picture Card Weight for photography Approx 174 g 6 1 oz including batteries and xD Picture Card Operating Conditions Temperature 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F 80 humidity or less no condensation HH Standard number of available frames recording time per xD Picture Card and internal memory FinePix A400 The number of available frames recording time or file size varies slightly depending on the subjects photographed Note also that the
113. volume window 3 Double click on Installer for MacOSX 4 The Installer setup dialog appears Click the Installing FinePixViewer button TEL TESTEN 88 For more information on what is installed click the Read Me First button and Using FinePixViewer button 5 The Authenticate dialog appears Enter the name and password for the administrator account and then click the OK button The administrator account is the user account used for Mac OS X installation and you can confirm the user account in the Accounts dialog in the System Preferences 6 The License dialog appears Read the agreement carefully and then if you agree to the terms of the Agreement click the Accept button 7 The Read me dialog appears Click the Continue button 8 The FinePixinstallOSX window appears Click the Install button to install FinePixViewer 9 The FinePixViewer installation completed message dialog appears Then click exit button and close it When Safari is used as the Web browser a message may be displayed and the CD ROM may not be removed If this happens click the Safari icon in the Dock to make Safari the active application and then select Quit Safari in the Safari menu to shut down Safari 10Launch Image Capture from the Applications folder 11 Change the Image Capture settings Select Preferences from the Image Captu
114. ware to be uninstalled FinePixViewer or the driver and then click the Add Remove button maton ore reel Some tan p green seme e a CEM err ES APA ERA To remove FinePixViewer Ee E FinePix Viewer Ver 4 3 lt gt To remove the driver software FUJIFILM USB Driver When the message appears click the OK button Check your selection carefully since the process cannot be canceled once you click the OK button FUJIFILM USB Driver x FUJIFILM USB Driver is deleted OK Automatic uninstallation begins When uninstallation ends click the OK button Macintosh Quit FinePixViewer Then drag the installed FinePixViewer folder to the Trash and select Empty Trash in the Finder menu System Expansion Option By using FinePix A400 FinePix A500 together with other optional FUJIFILM products your system can be expanded to fill a wide range of uses E Video output FinePix E image input output to the PC TV monitor Personal Computer commercially available e commercially available Image Memory Card Reader DPC R1 xD Picture Card PC Card Adapter DPC AD PC card slot CompactFlash Card Adapter DPC CF CF card slot Printer commercially available saoipuaddy 35 96 Accessories Guide Visit the FUJIFILM web site for the latest information on camera accessories http home fujifilm com produc
115. x A500 This camera will display still images recorded on FinePix A400 FinePix A500 or still images excluding some uncompressed images recorded on any FUJIFILM digital camera that supports xD Picture Cards Clear playback or playback zooming may not be possible for still images shot on cameras other than FinePix A400 FinePix A500 eawe ayy usn 35 36 D Erasing the Images Setting the camera to P gt Playback mode gt p 33 Use this mode to erase unnecessary images to have ample free space on the xD Picture Card Your camera calls images frames Selecting FRAME or ALL FRAMES ALL FRAMES a BACK D Press MENU OK to display the Playback menu on the LCD MENU OK monitor Press lt or P to select T lt lt P ck erase D Press A or W to select FRAME a5 D or ALL FRAMES Press MENU OK to confirm your MENU selection OK Erasing one frame at a time FRAME FRAME ERASE OK o o Press lt or P to select the lt g SH ER erasing frame file Press MENU OK to erase the MENU currently displayed frame file e To erase another frame file repeat above steps When erasing frames files is completed press DISP BACK Pressing MENU OK repeatedly erases consecutive frames files Take care not to erase a frame file by mistake Setting the camera to Pd Playback mode Cap 221 Erasing all frames ALL FRAMES
116. xt displayed LCD monitor OFF a LCD monitor cannot be turned off when amp Macro mode is set Best framing Position the main subject at the intersection of two lines in this frame or align one of the horizontal lines with the horizon Use this frame as a guide to the subject s size and the balance of the shot while composing a shot Viewing the Images Playback your images to check them For important photographs always take a test shot and view the image to make sure that the camera is working normally Setting the camera to Playback mode Press D during shooting to change to Playback mode When the camera is off press gt for about 1 second to turn the camera on in Playback mode sg When pressing P the last image shot appears on the LCD monitor Selecting LCD monitor display Press DISP BACK during Playback mode to change the display FL 100 0001 RJ 12412006 10 00 ES Multi frame playback eaweg au usn E 33 Viewing the Images Single frame playback ER A 100 0001 d tan E 1 24 2006 10 00 cx To select the required image lt lt Dead ck Press lt 4 last image j Press P next image Selecting images To select images on the thumbnail lists screen hold down or gt for 1 second during playback When releasing or P gt camera returns to single frame playback

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