FujiFilm A600 manual

OWNER’S MANUAL This manual will show you how to use your FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA FinePix A600 correct ly. Please fo llow the in s tructions carefully. BL00539-201(1) 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 Troubleshooting SU1840GB.[...]

2 Warning To prevent fire or sho ck 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 fol lowing two conditions: (1) This device may n ot cause harmful in terference, [...]

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) GmbH Address: Heesenstrasse 31 40549 Dusseldorf, Germany declare that the prod uct Product Name: FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA FinePix A600 Manufacturer’s Na me: Fuji Photo Fil m Co., Ltd. Manufacturer’s A ddress: 26-30, Nish iazabu 2-chome, Minato -ku, Tokyo 106-8620, Japan conforms t[...]

5 Disposal of Electric and Electro nic Equipmen t in Private Household s Disposal of used Electri cal & Electronic Equipment (A pplicable in the Europea n Union and other Europe an countries with separate collection systems) This symbol on the product, or in the manual and in t he warranty, an d/or on its packaging indica tes that this product [...]

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 Conten[...]

7 Advanced Features — Movie r Recording Movi es ................ .............. ............ 64 Changing movi e size............ .............. ........ 66 w Playing Back Mov ies .... .............. .................. . 67 Settings Adjusting LCD Brig htness o r Playback Volume ........................ .................. . 68 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 an y incidental losses (such as the costs of photograp hy or the loss of income from ph[...]

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, PowerB ook, iBook and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and oth er countries. • M[...]

10 About this Manual 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 . e Macro (Close-up) Use this mode to take close-up shots. Available Photography modes: a and s ( p.38 ) MEMO Use a tripod to prevent camera shak[...]

11 Accessories Included • AA-size Alkaline Batteries (LR6) (2) •S t r a p ( 1 ) • A/V cable (1) Approx. 1.2 m (3.9 ft.), plug (2.5 mm dia.) to pin- plug ×2 • USB cable (mini-B) (1) • CD-R OM (1) Software for FinePix BZ • Owner’s M anual (t his manual) ( 1) Attaching the stra p Attach the strap as shown in 1 and 2. When attaching the [...]

12 Camera Parts and Features • Refer to the pages in parentheses f or information o n using the came ra parts or f eatures. A Shutter button B Microphone C Lens (lens cover) D Self-timer lamp (p.47) E POWER button F Speaker G Flash (p .41) H ; USB socket (mini-B) I A/V OUT (audio/visual output) socket (p. 77) J DC IN 3V (power input) socket (p.77[...]

13 Example of LCD Monitor Text Display Z Photography mode Z Playback mode FinePix A600 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 10 - 1 1 3 AF A * Self-timer (p.46) B e Macro (close-up) (p.40) C C Flash (p.41) D s Photography mode (p.38) [...]

14 Loading the Batteries Batteries are requir ed to operate the digit al camera. At first, load the batteries in th e camera. Z Compatible batter ies AA-size alkaline batteries (2) or AA-size Ni-MH rechargeable batteries (2) (sold separately) CAUTION • Never use the following types of batteries, as they could cause serious problems such as batter[...]

15 Getting Ready 2 Load the batteries correctly as indicated by the polarity icons. CAUTION Match the polarity icons ( + and , ) of the batteries to those on the inside of the battery cover. 3 Close the battery cover. SU1840GB.book Page 15 Thu rsday, May 11, 2006 11: 44 PM[...]

16 Loading the Bat teries Checking the battery c harge Turn the camera on and check the bat tery charge. A There is ample battery charge. ( Not displayed) B There is insufficient ch arge left in the batterie s. 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 bl[...]

17 Getting Ready Loading the xD-Picture Card Although you can store pi ctures in the camera’s internal memory, you can store man y more images on the xD- Picture Card (sold separ ately). There is a slot for the xD- Picture Card inside t he battery co mpartment. 1 Open the battery cover. 2 Insert an xD-Picture Card . 3 Close the battery cover. How[...]

18 Loading the xD -Picture Card CAUTION • When storing xD-Picture Card s, 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, i[...]

19 Getting Ready Turning On and Off Turning the camera on in Photography mode 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. CAUTION • The lens moves and the lens cover opens when turning the camera on in Photography mode. [...]

20 Setting the Date and Time When using the camera for the first time after purchasin g, the date and time are cleared. Set the date and time. 1 “DATE/TIME NOT SET” message appears when turning the camera o n. 2 Set the date and time. MEMO • Holdin g down n or o changes the numbers continuously. • When the time displayed passes “12”, th[...]

21 Getting Ready 3 Change the date form at. Date format YY.MM.DD: 2006.5.24 MM/DD/YY: 5/24/2006 DD.MM.YY: 24.5.2006 MEMO “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 30 minutes o[...]

22 Correcting the Date and Time 1 Open the SET- UP menu. 2 Display the DATE/TIME screen. A Press MENU/OK to open the menu. B Press p or q to select U OPTION. C Press n or o to select SET-UP . D Press MENU/OK to open 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 Press q . See “ 2 Set the d[...]

23 Getting Ready Selecting the Language 1 Open the SET- UP menu. 2 Select the language. A Press MENU/OK to open the menu. B Press p or q to select U OPTION and then press n or o to select SET-UP. C Press MENU/OK to open 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 Press q to select ENGLISH, FR[...]

24 Taking Pictures ( a AUTO Mode) This section de scribes the basic operat ions. 1 Turn the camera on. Press POWER down fully to turn th e camera on. Holding the camera correctly CAUTION • Movin g the camera while shooting gives a blurred picture (camera shake). Hold the camera steadily with both hands. • If th e lens or flash is obscured by yo[...]

25 Using the Camera 2 Check the composition on the LCD m onitor. To adjust zoom scale using the Zoom switch: MEMO • Select e Macro mode to take close-up shots ( ➝ p.40). • Use digital zoom when you want to shoot the subject closer ( ➝ p.73). 3 Focus on the main sub ject in the AF frame and press the shutter button down halfway. CHECK • Fo[...]

26 Taking Pictures ( a AU TO Mode) 4 Press the shutter button fully. CAUTION When taking a picture using the flash, the image may disappear and go dark briefly due to flash charging. The Indicator lamp blinks orange during charging. MEMO • When the subject is not in the AF frame, use AF/AE lock to take the picture ( ➝ p.28). • When pressing t[...]

27 Using the Camera Z Indicator lamp display The indicator l amp shows camera status lit or blinking when pressing the shutter button. MEMO Detailed warning messages appear on the LCD monitor ( ➝ p.105-108). Display Status Lit green Locking the focus Blinking green AF/AE in progress, camera shake warning, or AF warning (ready to shoot) Blinking g[...]

28 Taking Pictures ( a AU TO Mode) Taking picture s with the focus and exposure lo cked 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 oo[...]

29 Using the Camera 3 Continue to hold the shutter button do wn halfway. Move the camera back to the original image and press the shutter bu tton fully. MEMO • 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 FinePix A600, pressing the shutter b[...]

30 Taking Pictures ( a AU TO Mode) Adjusting the shot co mposition Select the LCD monitor display. Position the main subject at the intersect ion of two lines in this frame or al ign one of the horizontal lin es with the horizon. Use this frame as a guide to the subject’s size and the balance of the shot while co mposing a shot. 10 M ENU DISP/ BA[...]

31 Using the Camera Viewing the Images Playback your ima ges to check them. For important photographs, always take a test shot and view the image to make sure that the camera is workin g normally. Setting the camera to Pl ayback mode When the camera i s off, press w for about 1 second to turn the camera on in Playback mode. MEMO When pressing w , t[...]

32 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 th e required image : Press p : last image Press q : next image Selecting images 10:00 AM 100-0001 5/24/2006 To select images on t he thumbn[...]

33 Using the Camera Press DISP /BACK to re turn to th e zoom sett ing. Z Zoom scales Multi-fr ame playback Multi-frame playback screen (9 frames) appears on t he LCD monitor. Select required frame fro m the 9 frames. Still imag es viewa ble on FinePi x A600 This camera will display still images recorded on FinePix A600 or still images (excluding so[...]

34 o Erasing the Images Setting the camera to w Playback mode ( ➝ p.31) Use this mode to erase unn ecessary images to have ample free spa ce on the xD-P icture Card or internal memory. Selecting FRAME or ALL FRAMES MEMO To erase another frame (file), repeat above steps. When erasing frames (files) is completed, press DISP/ BACK. CAUTION Pressing [...]

35 Using the Camera MEMO MEMO • 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 : BACK returns to single-frame playback without erasing any frames (files). • Protected frames (files) cannot be erased. Unprotect the fra[...]

36 Using the Photography Functi ons — Procedure of Setting Specify the camera setting s for taking pictures to get th e best result. A general gu ide is given below. 1 Select the Photography mode. Set the Photography mode f rom the menu. The camera settings are tailored to the scen e being shot. 2 Specify the photog raphy settings . Pressing butt[...]

37 Advanced Features — Photography Z Specifying functions us ing Photography menu (MENU/OK button) y QUALITY Use to specify required image size ( ➝ p.45). * SELF-TIMER Used in situations such as group shots where the photographer is included in the shot ( ➝ p.46). S ISO Use to specify required sensitivity setting ( ➝ p.48). f CONT. Use to t[...]

38 Setting the Shooting Mode You can select th e most suitable setting according to the subject by selecting one of the Sho oting modes. CHECK See p.42 for information on available flash modes. This is the easiest mod e for providing crisp and clear shots. Use this mode for ordinary photography. Camera specifies “EV” a nd “WB” settings auto[...]

39 Advanced Features — Photography CHECK Use a tripod to prevent camera shake, because a picture is taken with a slow shutter. Set the S Exposure co mpensation ( ➝ p.50) and T White balance ( ➝ p.51) to manual to easily control yourself. . SPORT Use this mode to take pictures of a moving subject. It gives prior ity to faste r shutter speeds. [...]

40 e Macro (Close-up) Use this mode to take close-up sh ots. Available Photography modes: a and s ( ➝ p.38) CHECK • Focal range Wide-angle: approx. 10 cm to 80 cm (3.9 in. to 2.6 ft.) Telephoto: approx. 35 cm to 80 cm (1.1 ft. to 2.6 ft.) • Effective flash range Approx. 30 cm to 80 cm (1.0 ft. to 2.6 ft.) MEMO • Use a tripod to prevent came[...]

41 Advanced Features — Photography d Setting the Flash Flash photography is useful for taking pictures at nigh t or indoor dark location s. Choose from 6 flash modes according to the type of shot. Available Photography modes: a , H , . , 8 , s ( ➝ p.38) MEMO When pressing the shutter button down halfway, b appears on the LCD monitor before the [...]

42 d Setting the F lash This mode is suitable for situat ions where the flash cannot be used. Use a tripod to prevent camera shake when shoot ing in Suppressed flash mode in the dark condition . Any time, flash doe s not fire. This mode allows you to take pictures of people at night that clearly show bo th your subjects and the nigh t time backdrop[...]

43 Advanced Features — Photography Photography Menu Operation Use the Photography menu to adjust image quali ty. You can take pictures in a wide range of conditions. Setting the menus A Press MENU/OK to open the menu. 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 setting. SELF-TIMER OFF SU[...]

44 Photography Men u Operation Z List of photography menu options Page Menu Functions Settings Factory default 1 q SHOOTING MODE ( ➝ p.38) 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.45) This setting can b[...]

45 Advanced Features — Photography Selecting qualit y setting ( y QUALITY) Available Photography modes: a , H , , , . , 8 , s ( ➝ p.38) Use this menu to specify the image size. Select the quality sett ing for the scene being shot. Z Quality settings in Photography mode MEMO • The big ger the number of recorded pixels, the better the image qua[...]

46 Photography Men u Operation Taking pictures using self-timer ( * SELF-TIMER) Available Photography modes: a , H , , , . , 8 , s ( ➝ p.38) Use this menu in situations where the photo grapher 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 second s.[...]

47 Advanced Features — Photography 2 Take pictures in selected time. Using the 2-second self-timer This is useful when you worry about camera shake even if attaching the camera on a tripod. MEMO • To stop the self-timer, once it has started running, press DISP/BACK. • Any of the following cancels the self-timer setting: - Completing the shoot[...]

48 Photography Men u Operation Specifying sen sitivity setting ( S ISO) Available Photography modes: a , H , , , . , 8 , s ( ➝ p.38) Use this menu to specify requir ed sensitivity setting of the ambient light a round the subject. The larger value of the sensitivity, the higher sensit ivity is obtained. The h igher sensitivity settings will allow [...]

49 Advanced Features — Photography Continuous shooting ( f CONT.) Available Photography modes: a , H , , , . , 8 , s ( ➝ p.38) Use this menu to take pict ures of a moving subject. MEMO The file recording time using the co ntinuous shooting may increase when recording in the xD-Picture Card or internal memory. Notes on using the Continuous shoot[...]

50 Photography Men u Operation Adjusting exposure compensation ( S EV) Available Photography mode: s ( ➝ p.38) 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. CHECK • Compensation range: –2 EV to +2 EV (13 steps in 1/3 EV increments) • Exp[...]

51 Advanced Features — Photography Adjusting color bala nce ( T WB) Available Photography mode: s ( ➝ p.38) Adjust the color balance based on whit e to suit the color of the ambient light around the subject. AUTO: Autom atic adjustment 6 : Shooting outdoors in good weather 7 : Shooting in shade 9 : Shooting under Daylight fluorescent lamps 0 : [...]

52 Using Playback Menu Setting the menus DPOF set frame ( u DPOF) You can specify the image, number of prints, with or without date of printing with a DPO F -compatible printe r. Selecting WITH DATE E , E appears on the LCD monitor and the date will be imprinted on your prints. Use this menu to playback photographe d images. A Set the camera to Pla[...]

53 Advanced Features — Playback MEMO Cancelin g DPOF settin g A Press MENU/OK to open the Playback menu. B Select u DPOF in the menu. C Press n or o to select WITH DATE E or WITHO UT 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 ano[...]

54 Using Playback Menu CAUTION • 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 specif[...]

55 Advanced Features — Playback Protecting t he images ( i PROTECT) Use this mode to prevent frames (files) from being accidentally erased. Y our camera calls images “frames” . To protect or unpro tect only the selected frame (file): Continued Q FRAME SET / RESET A Press p or q to select the protecting/unprot ecting frame (file). B Press MENU[...]

56 Using Playback Menu To stop the procedure midway 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. CAUTION The Format function erases all the frames (files), including protected frames (files) ( ➝ p.74). Auto[...]

57 Advanced Features — Playback Copying the images ( V COPY) It is possible to transf er saved images between the internal memory and an xD-Picture Card . Your camera calls images “frames”. Z Selecting COPY MEMO To copy another frame (file), repeat steps C and D . When copying frames (files) is completed, press DISP/ BACK. A Press n or o to s[...]

58 Using Playback Menu CAUTION • When [ MEMORY FULL] or [ Y 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. Recording voice memos ( # VOICE MEMO) Voice memos of up to 30 seconds can be added to still images. 1 Set the menu.[...]

59 Advanced Features — Playback 2 Start recording the voice memos. 3 Camera operation while recordin g. The remaining recording time appears durin g recording and the self-timer lamp blinks. Continued Q Press MENU/OK to start recording. ST ANDBY VOICE MEMO ST ART CANCEL Face the micropho ne on the front of the camera to record your comment. Hold [...]

60 Using Playback Menu 4 Ending voice memos. The voice memo ends when pressi ng MENU/OK midway or 30 seconds pass. To record your comment: press MENU/OK. To rerecorded the comment: press DISP/BACK . MEMO • When the image already has a voice memo If you select an image that already has a voice memo, a screen appears in which you can select whether[...]

61 Advanced Features — Playback Z Playing back voice memos CHECK • Audio recording format: WAVE ( ➝ p.119) PCM recording format • Audio file size: Approx. 480 KB (for a 30-second voice memo) Playing voice memo files You may not be able to play back some voice memo files recorded on other cameras. CAUTION Control Description Playback Playbac[...]

62 Using Playback Menu Trimming ( Y TRIMMING) Use this mode to trim the require d part of the photographed image . 1 Select the menu. 2 Specify trimming part of im age. Press DISP/BACK to return to single-frame playback. A Press p or q to select the trimming frame (file). B Press MENU/OK to open the Playback menu. C Press p or q to select Y TRIMMIN[...]

63 Advanced Features — Playback 3 Record the image. MEMO • A saved image size varies depending on the zoom scale of step 2 . For 0.3 M, k YES option appears in yellow. • Image sizes • When % quality setting is selected, the image is trimmed to normal size (4:3 aspect ratio). CAUTION You may not be able to trim images tha t were shot with a [...]

64 r Recording Movies Use this mode to record movies with sound. 1 Set the camera to r Movie mode. Z Zooming the image You must zoom befo rehand as you cannot zoom during recording. CHECK • Optical zoom focal len gth Approx. 36 mm to 108 mm (35 mm camera equivalent) Max. zoom scale: 3× • Foca l range Approx. 50 cm (1.6 ft.) to infinity A Press[...]

65 Advanced Features — Movie 2 Record movies. Press the shutter button down fully to start reco rding. During recording, l REC an d a counter that shows the remaining time appear on the LCD monitor. MEMO There is no need to hold down the shutter button during recording. Recording movies • Specifications: Motion JPEG ( ➝ p.119) with monaural s[...]

66 r Recording Movies Changing movie size Z Quality settings in Movie mode $ (320 × 240 pixels): For better qual ity # (160 × 120 pixels): To record longer movies MEMO • 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 fr[...]

67 Advanced Features — Movie w Playing Back Movies Setting the camera to w Playback mode ( ➝ p.31) Z Playing back movies MEMO 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. CAUTION • You may not be able to play back some movie files recorde[...]

68 Adjusting LCD Bright ness or Playback Volume MEMO The options available in the U menu vary depending on whether the mode is selected. • Pho tography mode • Movie mode • Playback mode A Press MENU/OK to open the menu. B Press p or q to select U OPTION. C Press n or o to select j LCD or VOLUME. D Press ME NU/OK to display th e setting displa[...]

69 Settings U SET-UP Using the SET-UP menu 1 Open the SET- UP menu. 2 Change the setting. A Press MENU/OK to open the menu. 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 th e SET-UP menu. OPTION LCD SET -UP A Press p or q to move to options 1 to 4. B Press n or o to select a menu option. C Press p [...]

70 U SET-UP 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[...]

71 Settings 3 DATE/TIME SET – Corrects the date or time. 22 TIME DIFFERENCE SET – Specifies the time difference settings. 75 SET – Specifies the language used for LCD monitor display. 23 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 . 89 < PI[...]

72 U SET-UP Use this function to specify whether fra me numbers are assigned consecutively f rom previous numbers or begin again. CHECK MEMO • Sett ing 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 RESET ( ➝ p.71), the [...]

73 Settings Use this function to shoot enla rged images than maximum optical zoom scale. Z Zoom bar display CHECK • Optical zoom focal len gth * Approx. 36 mm to 108 mm • Digital zoom focal lengt h * Approx. 108 mm to 670 mm, max. zoom scale: approx. 6.2× • Digital zoom focal lengt h ( % ) * Approx. 108 mm to 605 mm, max. zoom scale: approx.[...]

74 U SET-UP 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. CAUTION The Auto power off function is disab led during automatic playback ( ➝ p.56), discharging rechargeable batteries ( ➝ p.101), and w[...]

75 Settings Use this function when trav eling to destinations in different time zones. This functio n sets a time difference relative t o the date a nd time currently set. When thi s setting is enabled, the spe cified time difference is applie d when picture s are taken. 1 Use Time difference function. 2 Select TIME DIFFERENCE. Continued Q TIME DIF[...]

76 U SET-UP 3 Set time difference. CHECK Available time setting –23:45 to +23:45 (in 15-minute increments) MEMO CHECK Upon returning from a trip, always change the time difference setting back to N HOME. 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.[...]

77 Camera Connection Connecting to a TV When connecting to a TV, images can be displayed on wid er screen. Using Automatic playback function ( ➝ p.56) together, you can have fun with folks. Plug the A/V cable (included) into the A/V OUT (a udio/visual output) socket of the camera. Plug the other end of the cable into the audio/video input socket [...]

78 Connecting Camera Directly to Printe r — Pi ctBridge Function When a printer that supports PictBridge is available, images can be printe d by connecti ng the camera directly to th e PictBridge- compatible printer without a PC. Before connecting to a pr inter A Press w for about 1 second to turn the camera on in Playback mode. B Press MENU/OK t[...]

79 Camera Connection Connecting to a printer A Connect the camera to your prin ter using the USB cable (mini-B). MEMO Use the AC-3VX (sold separately) when FinePix A600 is connected to a printer for long periods. 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 scre[...]

80 Connecting Camera Directly to Printer — PictBridge Functi on Specifying i mages for p rinting (PRINT WITH DATE / P RINT WITHOUT DATE) MEMO Even if MENU /OK is pr essed wit h total nu mber of i mages set at 0 (zero) , the image th at is displ ayed is pri nted once . Printing with date CAUTION PRINT WITH DATE E is not available when the camera i[...]

81 Camera Connection Printing with DPOF setting ( u PRINT DPOF) CHECK To select u PRINT DPOF, the DPOF settings must be specified on FinePix A600 beforehand ( ➝ p.52). CAUTION Even when WITH DATE is specified in the DPOF settings ( ➝ p.52), the date is not inserted on printers that do not support date printing. MEMO Press DISP/BACK to cancel th[...]

82 Connecting Camera Directly to Printer — PictBridge Functi on Disconnecting the printer A Check that “PRINTING” is not displayed on the camera’s screen. B Turn the camera o ff. Unplug the USB cable (mini-B). MEMO DPOF setting can be specified for images on internal memory. CAUTION • In PictBridge function, images photographed on other t[...]

83 Software Installation Installation on a Windows PC Pre-installatio n checklis t To run this software, you must have the hardware and soft ware de s cribed below. Check your system before you begin the installation. * 1 Models with one of the above operat ing systems pre-installed. * 2 When you install the software, login using a system administr[...]

84 Installation on a Windows PC Z Recommended system MEMO • 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 connec[...]

85 Software Installation Do not connect the camera to your PC until the software installation is completed. 1 Install FinePixViewer as instructed in the Quick start guide. Launching the installer manually A Double-click the “My Computer” icon. * Windows XP users should click “My Co mputer” in the “Start” menu. B Right-click “FINEPIX?[...]

86 Installation on a Mac OS X Pre-installatio n checklis t Z Hardware and software requir ements To run this software, you must have the hardware and soft ware de s cribed below. Check your system before you begin the installation. * 1 Models with a USB port as a standard feat ure * 2 Required to use the FinePix Internet Se rvice. The softwa re can[...]

87 Software Installation 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 setu[...]

88 Installation on a Mac OS X 9 The “FinePixViewer installation completed” message dialog appears. Then c lick exit button and c lose it. CAUTION When Safari is used as the Web brows er, 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[...]

89 Software Installation Connecting to a PC By connecting the camera to a PC, your system ca n be expanded to fill a wide range of uses. Usi ng “FinePixViewer” performs image s saving, browsing and file management etc. MEMO If the power cuts out during data transmission, the data will not be transmitted correctly. Always use the AC power adapte[...]

90 Connecting to a PC When displaying “CHECKING USB” If “CHECKING USB” appears and then [COMMUNICATION ERROR] is displayed on the LCD monitor, @ DSC is not selected in USB MODE. Disconnect the USB cable (mini-B) to the camera and restart the procedure from step C . CAUTION • Always use the FUJIFILM AC Power Adapter AC-3VX (sold separately[...]

91 Software Installation • A removable disk icon appears and you can use your PC to transfer files to and from the camera. 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. CAUTION This step is not required for [...]

92 Connecting to a PC 1 Windows Once the imag e has been saved, the window below appears (Save Image Wizard Windows). To disconnect the camera, cli c k the [Remove] button. When the “It is now safe t o disconnect the camera” message appears, cli ck the [OK] button and disconnect the camera. Macintosh Once the image has been save d, the window b[...]

93 Software Installation Using FinePixViewer For all information on FinePi xViewer functions, refer to “How to Use FinePixViewer” in the Help menu for det ails. • What is explaine d in “How to Use FinePixViewe r”... “How to Use FinePixViewer” covers a range of topics, including batch processing and ordering prin ts. Example: Looking u[...]

94 Connecting to a PC D The “Add/Remove Programs Properties” window appears. Select the software to be uninstalled (FinePixViewer or the driver) and then click the [Add/ Remove] button. E When the message appea rs, click the [OK] button. Check your selection care fully since the process cannot be canceled once you click the [OK] button. F Autom[...]

95 Appendices System Expansion Option By using FinePix A600 together with other opt ional FUJIFILM pro ducts, you r system can be expanded to fil l a wide range of uses. Accessory availability may vary by country. Please check with your local Fujifilm representative to confirm produ c t availability. C O M P A C T F L A S H D P C -C F T M f o r C A[...]

96 Accessories Guide Visit the FUJIFILM web site f or the latest information on camera accessories. http://home.fujif ilm.com/products/digital/index.html Accessory availability may vary by country. Please check with your local Fujifilm representative to conf irm product availabili t y. • xD-Picture Card Use the following xD-Picture Card s: 16MB/3[...]

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 xD-Picture Card of 16 MB to 512 MB, and SmartMedia of 3.3 V, 4 MB t[...]

98 Using Your Camera Correctly Read this information and the “Saf ety Notes” ( ➝ p.128), to make sure you use your camera correctly. Z 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 subj ec t to extreme temperature[...]

99 Appendices Power Supply and Batteries Continued Q Applicable Batteries • In the camera, use AA-size alkaline or Ni-MH (nickel- metal hydride) re chargeable batteries. Do not use AA-size manganese or nickel-cadmium (Ni- Cd) batteries in your FinePix A600 because th e heat created by the batterie s could damage the camera or cause it not t o wor[...]

100 Power Supply and Bat teries 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 recharge able batteries The Discharging rechargeable batt eries function can only be used with Ni-MH batteries. The Discharging rechargeabl e batteries function 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 s[...]

102 Power Supply and Bat teries To discharge rechargeable batteries: CAUTION To cancel discharging, press DISP/BACK. A Press w for about 1 second to turn the camera on. B Press MENU/OK to open the menu. C Press p or q to select U OPTION. D Press n or o to select SET-UP . E Press MENU/OK to open the SET-UP menu. F Press p or q to move to option 4. G[...]

103 Appendices Note s on the xD-Picture Card ™ and the Internal Memory Z Image Memory Card • This Image Memory Card is a new image recording media ( xD-Picture Car d ) 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 electrica[...]

104 Notes on the xD-Picture Card ™ and the Intern al Memory •T h e xD-Picture Card may feel warm when it is remove d from the camera after taking pictu res. This is normal. • Do not put labels on the xD-Picture Card . Peeling labels can cause the camera not to work properly. MEMO There are two types of xD-Picture Card : standard type and Type[...]

105 Appendices Warning Displays The table below lists the warnings that ar e displayed on the LCD monitor. Warning Displayed Explanation Remedy C (Lit red) V (Blinking red) The batteries are low or completely out of charge. L oad 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 ERROR • The xD-Picture Card contact area is soiled. • The xD-Picture Card format is incorrect. • 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.74) . If the message still appears, replace the xD-Picture Card . • Camera fault. • The xD[...]

107 Appendices PROTECTED FRAME • A protected f ile was encountered. • An attempt wa s made to add a voice memo to protected file. • Protected files cannot be erased. Remove the protection ( ➝ p.55). • Protected files cannot be added to voice memos. Remove the protection ( ➝ p.55). # ERROR • The voice memo file is faulty. • Camera fa[...]

108 Warning Displays 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. Print[...]

109 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Z Getting read y Z Setting menu etc. Continued Q 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. 14, 16, 99 The batteries are loaded backward. Load the batteries in th e correct directi[...]

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. 17, 34 The xD-Picture Card or internal memory is not formatted. Format the xD-Picture [...]

111 Troubleshooting Z Shooting Continued Q 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. 42 The Shooting mode is set to , . Change the Shooting mode. 38 The batteries have run out. Load [...]

112 Troubleshooting Z Playing back Matters Problems Possible causes Solutions Page Playing back movie / voice memo The camera does not emit any sound. The camera volume is set too low. Adjust the volume. 68 The microphone was blocked during shooting/recording. Take care not to block the microphone during shooting/recording. 59, 65 There is somethin[...]

113 Troubleshooting Z Connecting Matters Problems Possible causes Solutions Page Connecting to TV There is no image or sound on the TV. The camera is not connected to the TV correctly. Connect the camera and TV correctly. 77 The included A/V cable was connected during movie playback. After the movie playback mode is stopped, connect the camera and [...]

114 Troubleshooting Z Others Matters Problems Possible causes Solutions Page Camera operation etc. Nothing happens when pressing the buttons on the camera. Camera malfunction may be caused temporarily. Briefly remove the batteries or disconnect the AC power adapter. Then reload the batteries or reconnect the AC power adapter and try again. 14, 15, [...]

115 Specifications System Model Digital camera FinePix A600 Effective pixels 6.25 million pixels CCD 1/1.7-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 JPEG, DPOF-compatible * Design rule for Camera File System compli[...]

116 Specifications Shutter speed 2 sec. to 1/1600 sec. (depend on Exposure mode) Continuous shooting Number of recorded frames: up to 3 frames (Minimum 0.95 frames/sec.) Focus Mode: Single-AF AF system: TTL contrast-type AF frame selection: AF (CENTER) White balance Automatic scene recognition/Preset (Fine, Shade , Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluoresce[...]

117 Input/Output Terminal A/V OUT (Audio/Visual output) NTSC/PAL-type (with monaural sound) 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 batteries • 2×AA-size Ni-MH (Nickel-Metal Hydride) batteries (sold separately) • AC[...]

118 Specifications Z Standard number of available frames/recording time per xD-Picture Card and i nternal memory The number of available frames, recording ti me or file size va ries slightly depending on the su bjects photographed. Note also that the divergence bet ween standard number of frames and the actual number of frames is greater f o r xD-P[...]

119 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 that inhibit current flow inside the battery and result in a dormant battery. A bat tery in this state is referred to as de activated. Because curren t flow is inhibited in a d eactivated Ni-MH ba[...]

120 Explanation of Terms White Balance Whatever the kind of the light, th e human eye adapts to it so that a white object sti ll 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 lig h t around the subject. This adjustment is calle d ma[...]

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128 Safety Notes • Make sure that you use your FinePix A600 camera correctly. Read these Safet y Notes and your Owner’s Manual carefully befo re 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 result if the inform[...]

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, contact your FUJIFILM dealer. Do not place the camera on an unstable surface. This can cause the camera to fall or tip over and[...]

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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