FujiFilm FinePix A500 manual

OWNER’S MANUAL This manual will show you how to use your FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA FinePix A400 / FinePix A 500 correctly. Please fo llow the in s tructions carefully. BL00529-200(2) Getting Ready Using the Camera Advanced Features • Photography Settings Camera Connection Software Installation •P l a y b a c k •M o v i e Appendices Troublesho[...]

2 Warning 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 fol lowing two conditions: (1) This device may not cause ha rmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interf erence received, including interfere[...]

3 Important NOTICE BEFORE OPENING THE CD-ROM PROVIDED BY FUJI PHOTO FILM CO., LTD., PLEASE READ THIS END USER L ICENSE AGREEMENT CAREFULLY. ONLY IF YOU AGREE WITH T HIS AGREEMENT, SHOULD YOU USE THE SOFTWARE RECOR DED 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 [...]

4 EC Declaration of Conformity We Name: Fuji Photo Fil m (Europe) G.m.b.H. Address: Heesenstrasse 31 40549 Dusseldorf, Germany declare that the prod uct Product Name: FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA FinePix A400 / FinePix A500 Manufacturer’s Na me: Fuji Photo Fil m Co., Ltd. Manufacturer’s A ddress: 26-30, Nish iazabu 2-chome, Minato -ku, Tokyo 106-862[...]

5 Disposal of Electric and Electron ic Equipment in Private Househ olds Disposal of used Electri cal & Electronic Equipment (Applicab le in the European Union and other European coun tries with separate collection systems) This symbol on the product, or in the manual and in t he warranty, and/o r on its packaging indicates t hat this product sh[...]

6 Contents Warning.............................. .............. .................. ... 2 Important .................. .............. ................. .............. 3 EC Declaration o f Conformity. ................. .............. 4 Disposal of Electric an d Electroni c Equipment in Private Ho useholds........................ .............. 5 Cont[...]

7 Advanced Features — Movie r Recording Movi es ......... .................. .............. . 65 Changing movi e size............ .............. ........ 67 w Playing Back Mov ies ........ ................. ............ 68 Settings Adjusting LC D Monitor Brightne ss ...................... 69 U SET-UP................. .................. ..........[...]

8 Preface Z Test Shots Prior to Photography For important photograp hs (such as weddings and overseas trip s), a lways 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 phot[...]

9 Z Trademark Information • and xD-Picture Card™ are trademarks of Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd. • IBM PC/AT is a registered trademark of Inter national Business Machines Corp. of the U.S.A. • Macintosh, Power Macintosh, iMac, PowerBook, iB ook and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. • Mi[...]

10 About this Manual Z Icons next to the title display indi cate the modes that are available. Z 4-direction ( nopq ) button Up, down, left, and right are indicated by black triangles in the Owner’s Manu al. Up or down is shown as n or o , and left or right is shown as p or q . a . H 8 , s ( AU TO )( PORTRAIT ) ( NIGHT ) ( LANDSCAPE ) ( MANU AL )[...]

11 Accessories Included • AA-size Alkaline Batteries (LR6) (2) •S t r a p ( 1 ) • Video cable (1) 2.5 mm dia. plug-to-pin plug ca ble • USB cable (mini-B) (1) • CD-ROM (1) Software for FinePix BZ • Owner’s Ma nual (this m anual) (1)[...]

12 Camera Parts and Features * Refer to the pages in parent heses for information on using the camera parts or features. MENU /OK DISP / BACK Shutter butt on Self-timer lamp (p.50) Lens (lens co ver) w Playback button Viewfinder Viewfinder la mp (p.29) LCD monitor Tripod mount xD-Picture Card slot (p.18) Battery compartment (p.16) POWER button Flas[...]

13 Example of LCD Monitor Text Display * FinePix A500 Z Photography mode Z Playback mode FinePix A400 / FinePix A500 has internal memory that can store images without xD-Picture Card . Y appears on the LCD monitor when the internal memory is active. 1/ 1/2006 ISO N 200 12 - 1 1 3 AF * Self-timer (p.49) e Macro (close-up) (p.42) C Flash (p.43) s Pho[...]

14 Attaching the Strap Attaching the st rap Attach the strap as shown in 1 a nd 2. When attaching the st rap, move the fastener to adju st the length and slightly aw ay 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 [...]

15 Getting Ready Loading the Batteries Compatible batteries AA-size alkaline batteries (2) or AA-size Ni-MH rechargeable batteries (2) (sold separately) 1 Open the battery cover. Batteries are required to operate the digital camera. At first, load the batteries in the camera. • Never use the following types of batteries, as they could cause serio[...]

16 Loading the Bat teries 2 Load the batteries correctly as indicated by the polarity icons. 3 Close the battery cover. Match the polarity icons ( + and , ) of the batteries to those on the inside of the battery cover.[...]

17 Getting Ready Checking the battery char ge Turn the camera on and check the bat tery charge. A There is ample battery charge. (No t displayed) B There is insufficient ch arge left in the batteries. The batteries will soon run out. Have a new set of batteries ready. (Lit re d) C The batteries are depleted. The display will shortly go blank and th[...]

18 Loading the xD-Picture Card 1 Open the battery cover. 2 Insert an xD-Picture Card . 3 Close the battery cover. Although you can store pictures in the camera’s inte rnal 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. MENU /OK DISP/ BACK Go[...]

19 Getting Ready 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 sep arately) is not inserted [Record images]: Record images to internal memory. [Playback images]: Playback images in internal memory. [...]

20 Loading the xD -Picture Card The table below shows the standard number of available frames for internal memory or a new xD-Picture Card formatted on the camera. Z FinePix A400 Z FinePix A500 Standard number of availa ble frames per xD-Picture Card / internal memory Quality setting 4 F 4 N * % 21` Number of recorded pixels 2304 × 1728 2304 × 15[...]

21 Getting Ready Turning On and Off Turning the camera on in Photography mode Turning the camera on in Playback mo de Changes between Photography mode and Playback mode Press w 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[...]

22 Setting the Date and Time 1 “DATE/TIME NOT SET” message appears when turning the camera on. 2 Set the date and time. When using the camera for the first ti me after purchasing, the date and time are cleared. Set the da te and time. Press MENU/OK to set the date and time. SET NO DA TE/TIME NOT SET A Press p or q to select Year, Month, Day, Ho[...]

23 Getting Ready 3 Change the date form at. Date format YYYY.MM.DD: 2006.1.24 MM/DD/YYYY: 1/24/2006 DD.MM.YYYY: 24.1.2006 SET CANCEL DA TE/TIME MM/DD/YYYY 1 / 24 / 2006 10 : 00 AM A Press p or q to select the date format. B Press n or o to set th e format. C Always press MENU/OK after t he settings are co mpleted. • Hold ing down n or o changes t[...]

24 Correcting the Date and Time 1 Display the SET-UP menu. 2 Display the DATE/TIME screen. A Press ME NU/OK to display the menu on the LCD monitor. B Press p or q to select U OPTION. C Press n or o to select SET-UP. D Press ME NU/OK to display the SET-UP menu. OPTION LCD SET -UP A Press p or q to select option 3. B Press o to select DATE /TIME. C P[...]

25 Getting Ready Selecting the Language 1 Display the SET-UP menu. 2 Select the language. A Press ME NU/OK to display the menu on the LCD monitor. B Press p or q to select U OPTION and then press n or o to select SET-UP. C Press ME NU/OK to display the SET-UP menu. OPTION LCD SET -UP A Press p or q to move to option 3. B Press n or o to select . C [...]

26 Taking Pictures ( a AUTO Mode) 1 Turn the camera on. Press POWER down fully to turn th e camera on. This section describes the basic operations. POWER Holding the came ra correctly Brace your elbows against your sides a nd hold the camera with both hands. Do not cover the lens or flash wit h your fingers. • Moving the camera while shooting giv[...]

27 Using the Camera Continued 2 Check the composition on the LCD monitor. To adjust zoom scale using the Zoom switch: 3 Focus on the main sub ject in the AF frame and press the shutter button down halfway. • Select e Macro mode to take close-u p shots ( ➝ p.42). • Use digital zoom when yo u want to shoot the subject closer ( ➝ p.74). N 12 N[...]

28 Taking Pictures ( a AU TO Mode) 4 Press the shutter button fully. 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 subject may be diff icult to see clearly on the LCD monitor (in bright sunlight or dimly lit scenes, etc.). If so, u[...]

29 Using the Camera Z Using viewfinder When using the viewfinder to take pictures, press DISP/ BACK to turn the LCD monitor off. Turning the LCD monitor off con serves battery power. Frame the shot so that the subject fil ls the center of the viewfinder. When t aking a picture at a distance o f 1 m to 2 m (3.3 ft. t o 6.6 ft.) using the viewfinder,[...]

30 Taking Pictures ( a AU TO Mode) Taking picture s with the focu s and exposure lock ed 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 th e subjects being out of focus. AF/AE lock is useful: Use AF/AE lock to guarant ee best result when sh o[...]

31 Using the Camera 3 Continue to hold the shutter button do wn halfway. Move the camera back to th e original image and press the shutter bu tton fully. • 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, pressin[...]

32 Taking Pictures ( a AU TO Mode) Adjusting the shot co mposition Position the main subject at the intersecti on of two lines in this frame or al ign one of the horizontal lines wit h the horizon. Use this frame as a guide to the subject’s size and the balance of the shot while co mposing a shot. Selecting LC D monitor display MENU /OK DISP/ BAC[...]

33 Using the Camera Viewing the Images Setting the camera to Pl ayback mode When the camera i s off, press w fo r about 1 second to turn the camera on in Playback mode. Playback your images to check them. For important phot ographs, always take a test shot and view the image to make sure that the camera is working normally. When pressing w , the la[...]

34 Viewing the Images Single-frame pl ayback 1 Zoom in / Zoom o ut. To zoom in an image during single-fr ame playback: Press DISP /BACK to canc el playback zo om. 2 Display another part of the image. To select the r equired image: Press p : last image Press q : next image Selecting images 10:00 AM 100-0001 1/24/2006 To select images on t he thumbna[...]

35 Using the Camera Press DISP /BACK to r eturn to the zoom se tting. Z Zoom scales (FinePix A400) Z Zoom scales (FinePix A500) Multi-fr ame playback Multi-frame playback screen (9 frames) appears on t he LCD monitor. Select required fr ame from the 9 frames. A Press p or q to move to another part of the image. B Press n , o , p , or q to display a[...]

36 o Erasing the Images Setting the camera to w Playback mode ( ➝ p.33) Selecting FRAME or ALL FRAMES Use this mode to erase unnecessa ry images to have ample free space on the xD-Picture Card . You r camera calls images “frames”. A Press ME NU/OK to display the Playback menu on the LCD monitor. B Press p or q to select o ERASE. C Press n or [...]

37 Using the Camera Erasing all frames (ALL FRAMES) Press MEN U/OK to erase al l the frames (files) . T AKE A WHILE ALL FRAMES 100-0001 YES CANCEL ERASE ALL OK? IT MA Y CANCEL ALL FRAMES Press DISP/BACK to cancel erasing of all the frames (files). Some unprotected frames (files) will be left u nerased. • Whe n using an xD-Picture Card , the image[...]

38 Using the Photography Functi ons — Procedure of Setting 1 Select the Photography mode. Set the Photography mode f rom the menu. The available functions are limited dep ending on the Photogra phy mode selected . The cam era sett ings are tailored to the scene bein g shot. 2 Specify the photog raphy setti ngs. Pressing buttons or selecting menu [...]

39 Advanced Features — Photography Z Specifying functions us ing Photography menu (MENU/OK button) y QUALITY Use to specify required image size ( ➝ p.47). * SELF-TIMER Used in situations such as group shots where the photographer is included in the shot ( ➝ p.49). S ISO Use to specify required sensitivity setting ( ➝ p.51). S EXP. COMPENSAT[...]

40 Setting the Shooting Mode This is the easiest mod e for providing crisp and clear shots. Use this mode for ordinary photography. Camera specifies “EXP. COMP ENSATION” and “WB” settings automa tically. Use this mode for photography to get beautiful skin t ones and soft overall tone. You can select the most suitable setting according to th[...]

41 Advanced Features — Photography Use this mode for shooting scenery in dayli ght and provides crisp, clear shots of scenery su ch as buildings and mountains. Use this mode to take pict ures of a moving su bject. It gives priority to faster shutt er speeds. Use this mode for shooti ng evening and nig ht scenes. A picture is taken with a slow shu[...]

42 e Macro (Close-up) Available Photography modes: a and s ( ➝ p.40) Use this mode to take close-up shots. N 12 e appears on the LCD monitor indicating tha t you can take close-up shots. MENU /OK DISP/ BACK Press e ( p ) to select Macro mode. Press e ( p ) again to cancel Macro mode. • Whe n using the viewfinder to take a picture in Macro mode,[...]

43 Advanced Features — Photography d Setting the Flash Available Photography modes: a , H , . , 8 , s ( ➝ p.40) Use this mode for ordinary photog raphy. This mode is suitable f or shooting portrait s in low-light conditions. Flash photography is usef ul for taking pictures at night or indoor dark locations. Choos e from 6 flash modes according [...]

44 d Setting the F lash C 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 doe s not fire. c Slow synchr o, n Red-eye reduction + Slow synchro This mode allows you to take pictures of peopl e at nig[...]

45 Advanced Features — Photography Photography Menu Operation Setting the menus Use the Photography menu to adjust image quality. You can take pictures in a wide range of conditions. A Press ME NU/OK to display the menu on the LCD monitor. B Press p or q to select the menu. C Press n or o to change the setting. D Press MENU/OK to confirm the sett[...]

46 Photography Menu Operation List of photograp hy menu options Page Menu Functions Settings Factory default 1 q SHOOTING MODE ( ➝ p.40) Use this setting to provide the best photography menu setting for the scene being shot. r MOVIE / q MANUAL / q AUTO/ H PORTRAIT / , LANDSCAPE / . SPORT / 8 NIGHT q AUTO y QUALITY ( ➝ p.47) This setting can be [...]

47 Advanced Features — Photography Selecting qualit y setting ( y QUALITY) Available Photography modes: a , H , , , . , 8 , s ( ➝ p.40) Use this menu to specify the image size. Select the quality sett ing for the scene being shot. Z Quality settings in Photography mode (FinePix A400) QUALITY 6 12 13 19 FRAMES * FinePix A500 Quality mode Sample [...]

48 Photography Menu Operation Z Quality settings in Photography mode (FinePix A500) Quality mode Sample uses ÷ F (2592 × 1944) ÷ N (2592 × 1944) Printing at up to 8R (20.3 × 25.4 cm/ 8 × 10 in.) / A4 size For better quality, select ÷ F „ (2592 × 1728) 3 (2048 × 1536) Printing at up to 6R (15.2 × 20.3 cm/ 6 × 8 in.) / A5 size 2 (1600 ×[...]

49 Advanced Features — Photography Taking pictures using self-timer ( * SELF-TIMER) Available Photography modes: a , H , , , . , 8 , s ( ➝ p.40) Use this menu in situations where the photo grapher is included in the shot. When selecting the self-timer setting, the self-timer i con appears on the LCD monitor. * : The picture is taken a fter 10 s[...]

50 Photography Menu Operation 2 Taking pictures in s elected time 8 A countdown appears on the LCD monitor indi cating the time remaining until t he picture is taken. A picture is taken after the self-timer lamp changes from lit to b linking (only blinks with the 2-second self- timer). Using the 2-second self-timer This is useful when you worry abo[...]

51 Advanced Features — Photography Specifying sen sitivity set ting ( S ISO) Available Photography modes: a , H , , , . , 8 , s ( ➝ p.40) Use this menu to specify requir ed sensitivity setting of t he ambient light a round the subject. The larger value of the sensitivity, the hig her sensitivity is obtained. The h igher sensitivity set tings wi[...]

52 Photography Menu Operation Adjusting exposure compensation ( S EXP. COMPENSATION) Available Photography mode: s ( ➝ p.40) Use this menu for shots to get the correct brig htness (exposure), such as shots with extremely high contrast between the subject and the backgrou nd. • Compensation range: – 2 EV to +2 EV (13 steps in 1/3 EV increments[...]

53 Advanced Features — Photography Adjusting color bala nce ( T WB) Available Photography mode: s ( ➝ p.40) Adjust the color balance based on whit e to suit the color of the ambient light aroun d the subject. AUTO: Autom atic adjustmen t 6 : Shooting outdoors in good weather 7 : Shooting in shade 9 : Shooting under Daylight fluorescent lamps 0 [...]

54 u 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 shot using a digital camera on me dia such as an xD-Picture Card . The recorded specifications in clude information on which frames a re to be printed. This section gives a detailed[...]

55 Advanced Features — Playback u DPOF Set Frame Using w Playback mode ( ➝ p.33) Selecting WITH DATE, E appears on the LCD monitor and the date will be imprinted on your prints. You can specify the image, number of prints, with or wi thout date of printing with a DPOF-compatible prin ter. A Press ME NU/OK to display the Playback menu on the LCD[...]

56 u DPOF Set Frame Canceling DPOF setting A Press MENU/OK to display th e Playback menu on the LCD monitor. B Select u DPOF in the menu. C Press n or o to select WITH DATE or WITHOUT DATE. D Press p or q to select the frame (file) with the DPOF setting you want to cancel. E Set the number of prints to 0 (zero). To cancel the DPOF setting for anoth[...]

57 Advanced Features — Playback To cancel all DPOF settings: Select RESET ALL in the Playback menu ( ➝ p.55). DPOF ALL RESET Press MENU/OK. u appears on the LCD monitor during playback when the image has specified DPOF settings. RESET DPOF OK? 100-0001 YES CANCEL 100-0001 10:00 AM 1/24/2006 Using w Playback mode ( ➝ p.33)[...]

58 i Protecting Images Using w Playback mode ( ➝ p.33) To protect or unprotect only the selected fr ame (file): Use this mode to prevent frames (f iles) from being accidentally erased. Your camera calls images “frames”. A Press ME NU/OK to display the Playback menu on the LCD monitor. B Press p or q to select i PROTECT. C Press n or o to sele[...]

59 Advanced Features — Playback SET ALL Press MENU/OK to protec t all the frames (files) . RESET ALL Press MENU/OK to unprotect all the frames (files) . SET ALL 100-0001 YES CANCEL T AKE A WHILE SET ALL OK? IT MA Y RESET ALL 100-0001 YES CANCEL T AKE A WHILE RESET ALL OK? IT MA Y To stop the procedure midway If the images are very large, protecti[...]

60 g Automatic Playback Using w Playback mode ( ➝ p.33) Use this mode to play back photographed images continuo usly. You can select playback interval and type of image transition. A Press ME NU/OK to display the Playback menu on the LCD monitor. B Press p or q to select g PLAYBACK. C Press n or o to select the playback interval and the type of i[...]

61 Advanced Features — Playback V Exchanging Data Using w Playback mode ( ➝ p.33) Selecting CO PY It is possible to transfer saved ima ges between the internal m emory and an xD-Picture Card . Your camera calls images “frames”. A Press ME NU/OK to display the Playback menu on the LCD monitor. B Press p or q to select V COPY. C Press MENU/OK[...]

62 V Exchanging Data Exchanging one frame at a time (FRAME) A Press n or o to select FRAME. B Press MENU/OK. C Press p or q to select the copying flame (file). D Press MENU/ OK to copy the currently displayed fra me (file). To copy another frame (file), repeat steps C and D . When copying frames (files) is completed, press DISP/ BACK. COPY INTERNAL[...]

63 Advanced Features — Playback Y Trimming Using w Playback mode ( ➝ p.33) 1 Select the menu. 2 Specify trimming part of im age. Press DISP/BACK to return to single-frame playback. Use this mode to trim the required part of the photographed image. A Press p or q to select the trimming frame (file). B Press ME NU/OK to display the Playback menu [...]

64 Y Trimming 3 Record the image. Check the saved image size and press MENU/OK. The trimmed image is added as a separate file in the fina l frame. TRIMMING REC CANCEL 0. 3 M REC OK? • A saved image size varies depending on the zoom scale of step 2 . For 0.3 M, k YES option appears in ye llow. • Image sizes (FinePix A 400) • Image sizes (FineP[...]

65 Advanced Features — Movie r Recording Movies 1 Set the camera to r Movie mode. Z Zooming the image You must zoom befo rehand as you cannot zoom during recording. Use this mode to record movies. A Press ME NU/OK to display the menu on the LCD monitor. B Press p or q to select q SHOOTING MODE. C Press n or o to select r MOVIE. D Press MENU/OK to[...]

66 r Recording Movies 2 Record movies. Press the shutter button down fully to start reco rding. During recording, l REC and a counter that shows t he remaining time appear on the LCD monitor. There is no need to hold down the shutter button during recording. 12s REC Fully pressed Recording ends when pressing the shutter button down halfway during r[...]

67 Advanced Features — Movie Changing movie size Z Quality settings in Movie mode $ (320 × 240 pixels): For better qual ity # (160 × 120 pixels): To record longer movies Z Recording times per xD-Picture Card / internal memory The following table is the available recording ti mes using the internal memory or a new xD-Picture Card formatted on th[...]

68 w Playing Back Movies Using w Playback mode ( ➝ p.33) Z Playing back movies A Press p or q to select the movie file. r appears on the LCD monitor. B Press o to begin playing back movie. Control Description Playback Playback begins. Playback stops when the end of the movie is reached. Pause / Resume Pauses the movie during playback. Press o aga[...]

69 Settings Adjusting LCD Monitor Brightness A Press ME NU/OK to display the menu on the LCD monitor. B Press p or q to select U OPTION. C Press n or o to select j LCD. D Press MENU/OK to confirm the setting. OPTION LCD SET -UP E Press p or q to adjust the LCD monitor brightness. F Press MENU/OK to confirm the setting . SET CANCEL BRIGHTNESS 69 Set[...]

70 U SET-UP Using the SET-UP menu 1 Display the SET-UP menu. 2 Change the setting. A Press ME NU/OK to display the menu on the LCD monitor. B Press p or q to select U OPTION. C Press n or o to select SET-UP. D Press ME NU/OK to display the SET-UP menu. OPTION LCD SET -UP A Press p or q to mo ve to options 1 to 4. B Press n or o to select a menu opt[...]

71 Settings SET-UP menu option Setting Display Factory default Explanation Page 1 IMAGE DISP. ON/OFF ON Specifies whether an image checking screen (photography result) appears after taking a picture. The image is displayed for a few moments and t hen recorded. The color tones in images recorded may differ from actual color. Play back the recorded i[...]

72 U SET-UP 3 DATE/TIME SET – Corrects the date or time. 24 TIME DIFFERENCE SET – Specifies the time difference settings. 76 ENGLISH Specifies the language used for LCD monitor display. 25 USB MODE SET – @ DSC Provides a simple way to read images from an xD- Picture Card or internal memory and store images onto an xD-Picture Card . 90 < PI[...]

73 Settings Use this function to specify whether fra me numbers are assigned consecutively f rom previous numbers or begin again. FRAME NO. * Formatted xD-Picture Card or internal memory used for both A and B. CONT. : Pictures are stored begi nning from the hig hest file number stored on the last xD-Picture Card or internal memory used. RENEW : Pic[...]

74 U SET-UP Use this function to shoot enla rged images than maximum optical zoom scale. Zoom bar display DIGITAL ZOOM N 12 Zoom bar Digital zoom OF F Digital zo om ON Optical zoom: 3× Optical zoom: 3× * FinePix A500 Digital zoom: approx. 5.2× * • Opt ical zoom focal length * Approx. 38 mm to 114 mm • Digital zoom focal length * FinePix A400[...]

75 Settings When this function is active and the camera remai ns 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 bat teries. The LCD monitor darkens when camer a is not used for 10 seconds. When this function is act ive, you can save power an d get the maximum possib[...]

76 U SET-UP Use this function when trav eling to destinations in different time zones. This functio n sets a time difference relative to the date a nd time currently set . When this setting is enabled, the specified time difference is applied when pictures are taken. 1 Use Time difference function. 2 Select TIME DIFFERENCE. TIME DIFFERENCE Press p [...]

77 Settings 3 Set time difference. A Press p or q to select +/–, hour, and minute. B Press n or o to change the setting. C Always press MENU/OK after the settings are completed. Available time setting –23:45 to +23:45 (in 15-minute increments) 10:00 AM 1/24/2006 SET CANCEL TIME DIFFERENCE + 00 : 00 Upon returning from a trip, always change the [...]

78 Connecting to a TV When connecting to a TV, images c an be displayed on wider screen. Us ing Automa tic playback function ( ➝ p.60) together, you can have fun with folks. Plug the Video cable (included) into the VIDEO OUT (Video output) socket of the camera. Plug the other end of the cable into the Video input socket on the TV. • Plug the Vi[...]

79 Camera Connection Connecting Camera Directly to Printer — PictBridge Function Before connectin g to a printer When a printer that supports Pict Bridge is available, images c an be printed by co nnecting the camera directly to the PictBridge- compatible printer without a PC. A Press w for about 1 second to turn the camera on in Playback mode. B[...]

80 Connecting Camera Directly to Printer — PictBridge Functi on Connecting to a printer A Connect the camera to your printer using the USB cable (mini-B). B Connect the camera to a print er before turning the printer on. Press w for a bout 1 second to turn the camera on. C The following screen appears on the LCD monitor after a moment. Use the AC[...]

81 Camera Connection Specifying images fo r printing without DPOF (PRIN T WITH DATE / PRINT WITHOUT DATE) A Press p or q to display the frame (file) for specifying PRINT setting. B Press n or o to set a value. Up to 99 sheets are printed. To specify more PRINT settings, r epeat steps A and B . C Press ME NU/OK to display the confirm setting. SHEETS[...]

82 Connecting Camera Directly to Printer — PictBridge Functi on Printing with DPOF setting ( u PRINT DPOF) A Press DISP/BACK to display the menu on the LCD monitor. B Press n or o to select u PRINT DPOF. C Press ME NU/OK to display the confirm setting. PICTBRIDGE SET BA CK PRINT WITH DA TE PRINT WITHOUT DA TE PRINT DPOF D Press MENU/OK again to d[...]

83 Camera Connection 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 again. Disconnecting the printer A Check that “PRINTING” is not displayed on the camera’s screen. B Turn th[...]

84 Installation on a Windows PC To run this software, you must have the hardware and soft ware descri bed below. Check you r system before you b egin the installation. * 1 Models with one of the above operat ing systems pre-installed. * 2 When you install the software, login using a syst em administrator account (e.g. “ Administrator”). * 3 Req[...]

85 Software Installation Z 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 × 768 pixels or better, Highest (32 bit) Internet connection Broadband (ADSL, FTTH, CATV, etc.) • Connect the camera dire ctly to the PC using the USB cab[...]

86 Installation on a Windows PC Do not connect the camera to your PC until the software installation is completed. 1 Install FinePixViewer as instructed in the Quick start guide. 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 i[...]

87 Software Installation Installation on a Mac OS X Z Hardware and software requir ements To run this software, you must have the hardware and soft ware descri bed below. Check you r system before you b egin the installation. * 1 Models with a USB port as a standard feat ure * 2 This software does n ot support QuickTime 7. * 3 Required to use the F[...]

88 Installation on a Mac OS X 1 Turn your Macintosh on and start up Mac OS X. Do not launch any other appl ications. 2 When the bundled CD-ROM is loa ded into the CD-ROM drive, the “FinePix” icon appears. Double-click the “F inePix” icon to open the “FinePix” volume window. 3 Double-click on “Installer for MacOSX”. 4 The Installer[...]

89 Software Installation 9 The “FinePixViewer installation completed” message dialog appears. Then c lick exit button and c lose it. 10 Launch “Image Capture” from the “Applications” folder. 11 Change the Image Cap ture settings. Select “Preferences...” from the “Image Capture” menu. 12 Select “Other...” from “Whe n a came[...]

90 Connecting to a PC By connecting the camera to a PC, your system c an be expa nded to fill a wide range of uses. Using “FinePixViewer” performs images sa ving, browsing and file management etc. If the power cuts out during data transmission, the data will not be transmitted correctly. Always use the AC power adapter when connecting the camer[...]

91 Software Installation I Set a PC Windows 98 / 98 SE / Me / 2000 Professional / Macintosh • FinePixViewer automatically st arts up and the Save Image Wizard window (Save Image dial og box) appears. Follow the instructio ns provided on screen to save the images. To proceed without saving the images, click the [Cancel] b utton. • A removable di[...]

92 Connecting to a PC Windows XP A The “Found New Hardware” help message appears in the bottom-right corner of your screen. This message will close when the settin gs are completed. No action is required. B Specify the setting s in the “AutoPlay” dialog box. • When Fin ePixViewer is included in the li st of actions to perform Select “Vi[...]

93 Software Installation When the “It is now safe to disconnect the camer a” message appears, click th e [OK] button and disconnect the camera. Macintosh Once the imag e has been saved, the window below appears. To disconnect the ca mera, click the [OK] button. Using FinePixViewer For all information on FinePixViewer functio ns, refer to “How[...]

94 Connecting to a PC Only perform this operat ion when you no longer require the installed software or when the so ftware was not installed correctly. Windows A Check that the camera is not connected to the PC. B Quit all currently r unning applications. C Open the “My Computer” window. Then open the “Control Panel” and double- click on ?[...]

95 Appendices System Expansion Option By using FinePix A400 / FinePix A500 together with oth er optional FUJIFILM products, your system can be expanded to fill a wide range of uses. C O M P A C T F L A S H D P C -C F T M f o r xD -P ic tu re Ca rd C A R D A D A P T E R Z Video outpu t TV monitor (commercially available) Video outpu t Z Print creati[...]

96 Accessories Guide Visit the FUJIFILM web site for the late st information on camera accessories. http://home.fujifilm.com/p roducts/digital/index.html • xD-Picture Card Use the following xD-Picture Card s: 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 num[...]

97 Appendices • Image Memory Card Reader DPC-R1 The DPC-R1 provides 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[...]

98 Using Your Camera Correctly Z Places to Avoid Do not store or use the camera in the fo llowing types of locations: • In the rain or in very humid, dirty, or dusty places • In direct sunlight or in places subj ec t to extreme temperature rise s, such as in a closed car i n summer • Extremely cold places • Places with strong vibration • [...]

99 Appendices Power Supply and Batteries Applicable Batteries • In the camera, use AA-size alkaline or Ni-MH (nickel- metal hydride) re chargeable ba tteries. Do not use AA-size manganese or nickel-cadmium (Ni- Cd) batteries in your FinePix A400 / FinePi x A500 because the heat created by the batteries could damage the camera o r cause it not t o[...]

100 Power Supply and Batter ies Using the AA-size Ni-MH batteries correctly • As a power source in digital cameras, AA-size Ni-MH batteries (referred to her eafter as Ni-MH batteries) are superior to alkaline batte ries in several ways, such as allowing more shots to be taken with the camera. However, care must be taken with the way Ni-MH batteri[...]

101 Appendices Discharging rechar geable batteries The Discharging rechargeable batt eries function can only be used with Ni-MH batteries. The Discharging rechargeabl e batteries functi on should not be used with alkaline batteries as it will completely drain the battery charge. Use the Discharging rechargeable batte ries function in the following [...]

102 Power Supply and Batter ies To discharge rechargeable batteries: A Press w for about 1 second to turn the camera on. B Press ME NU/OK to display the menu on the LCD monitor. C Press p or q to select U OPTION. D Press n or o to select SET-UP. E Press ME NU/OK to display the SET-UP menu. F Press p or q to move to option 4. G Press n or o to selec[...]

103 Appendices Notes on the xD-Picture C ard ™ and the Internal Memory Z Image Memory Card • This Image Memory Card is a new image recording media ( xD-Picture Card ) developed for digital cameras. The Image Memory Card consists of a semiconductor memory (NAND-type fl ash memory) to record digital image data. The recording process is electrical[...]

104 Notes on the xD-Picture Card ™ and the Intern al Memory •T h e xD-Picture Card may feel warm when it is removed from the camera after taki ng pictures. This is normal. • Do not put labels on the xD-Picture Card . Peeling labels can cause the camera not to work properly. Z Using xD-Picture Card or Inte rnal Memory wi th a PC • When takin[...]

105 Appendices Warning Displays The table below lists the warnings t hat are displayed on the LCD monitor. Warning Displayed Expla nation Remedy C (Lit red) V (Blinking red) The batteries are low or completely out of charge. Load new or fully charged batteries. | There is a strong likelihood of camera shake because the shutter speed is slow. Use fl[...]

106 Warning Displays CARD FULL MEMORY FULL Y 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. WRITE ERROR • The data could not be recorded due to an xD- Picture Card error or a connection error between the xD-Pic[...]

107 Appendices NO IMAGE Y 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. ` CAN NOT TRIM An attempt was made to trim a 0.3M image. Th e image cannot be trimmed. CAN NOT TRIM • An attempt was made to trim an image shot using a camera other than FinePix A[...]

108 Warning Displays 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 p rinted. • Was the image data pho tographed using FinePix A400 / FinePix [...]

109 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Z Getting read y Z Setting menu etc. Matters Problems Possible causes Solutions Page Batteries and power supply Nothing happens when pressing POWER. The batteries have run out. Load new or fully charged batteries. 15, 17, 99 The batteries are loaded backward. Load the batteries in th e correct direction. 16 The b[...]

110 Troubleshooting Z Shooting Matters Problems Possible causes Solutions Page Basic operations No photograph is taken when pressing the shutter button. The xD-Picture Card or internal memory is full. Insert a new xD-Picture Card or erase some unnecessary frames. 18, 36 The xD-Picture Card or internal memory is not formatted. Format the xD-Picture [...]

111 Troubleshooting Z Shooting Matters Problems Possible causes Solutions Page Flash Cannot use the flash. The shutter button was pressed while the flash was charging. Wait until the charging is completed before pressing the shutter button. 44 The Shooting mode is set to , . Change the Shooting mode. 40 The batteries have run out. Load new or fully[...]

112 Troubleshooting Z Playing back Z Connecting Matters Problems Possible causes Solutions Page Erasing Erasing FRAME does not erase the frame. Some frames may be protected. Unprotect frames using the camera on which the protection was first applied. 58 Erasing ALL FRAMES does not erase all the frames. Frame No. CONT. in the frame number setting do[...]

113 Troubleshooting Z Others Connecting to PC PC does not recognize the camera. The USB cable (mini-B) is not correctly connected to the PC or camera. Set up the camera, and connect the USB cable (mini-B) correctly. 90 < PICTBRIDGE is selected in L USB MODE in the SET-UP menu. Perform the below steps to cancel the setting before selecting @ DSC.[...]

114 Specifications System 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 (16/32/64/128/25 6/512 MB/1 GB) File format Still image: DCF-compliant Compressed: Exif ver.2.2 [...]

115 Exposure compensation –2 EV to +2 EV in 1/3 EV-ste p increments ( s ) Shutter speed 2 sec. to 1/15 00 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 (C[...]

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: • 2×AA-size alkaline batte ries • 2×AA-size Ni-MH (Nickel-Metal Hyd ride) batteries (sold separately) • AC power ad[...]

117 Z Standard number of available frames/recording time per xD-Picture Card and internal memory (FinePix A400) The number of available frames, recording ti me or file size va ries slightly depending on the su bjects photo graphed. Note also that the divergence between standard number of frames and the actual nu mber of frames is greater for xD-P i[...]

118 Specifications Z Standard number of available frames/recording time per xD-Picture Card and internal memory (FinePix A500) The number of available frames, recording ti me or file size va ries slightly depending on the su bjects photo graphed. Note also that the divergence between standard number of frames and the actual nu mber of frames is gre[...]

119 If you shoot using the xD-Picture Card s with model numbers containing “M” such as D PC- M1GB, movie recording time may be reduced if you repeatedly record and erase (frame erase) image files. In such a cas e, erase all frames or format the picture ca rd before use. Back up important frames (files) onto your PC or another media. * These spe[...]

120 Explanation of Terms Deactivated batteries Leaving an Ni-MH battery unused in stor age for a long period may caus e a rise in the level of substances th at inhibit current flow inside the battery and result in a dormant battery. A batte ry in this state is referred to as deactivat ed. Because current f low is inhibited in a d eacti vated Ni-MH [...]

121 FUJIFILM Digital Camera Worldwide Network If you have techni cal questions or if you need re pair service, ask the following local distributor. Please present the warranty card and your purchas e receipt when you ask for repairs. R efer to the warran ty card for cond itions of the warrant y. There is a case th at repair a nd Technical supp ort [...]

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128 Safety Notes • Make sure that you use your FinePix A400 / FinePix A500 camera correctly. Read these Saf ety Notes and your Owner’s Manual carefully bef ore use. • After reading these Safet y Notes, store them in a safe place. The icons shown below are us ed i n this document to indicate the severity of the injury or dama ge that can resul[...]

129 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. • If the cord is damaged, con tact your FUJIFILM dealer. Do not place the camera on an unstable surface. This can cause the camera to fall or tip over an[...]

130 Safety Notes When discarding or storing batteries, cover the battery terminals with insulation tape. Contact with other metallic objects or batteries could cause the b atteries to ignite or burst. Keep xD-Picture Cards out of the reach of small children. Because xD-Picture Card s are small, they can be swallowed by children. Be sure to store xD[...]

131 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 charging ends, unplug the charger from the power socket. Leaving the charger plugged into the power socket can cause a fire. [...]

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