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Getting Ready
Using the Camera
Advanced Features • Photography
Playback
Movie
Settings
OWNER’S MANUAL
Camera Connection
This manual will show you how to use
Software
your FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA
FinePix A400 / FinePix A500 correctly.
Installation
Please follow the instructions carefully.
Appendices
Troubleshooting
BL00529-200(2)
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Warning To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. — Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV For customers in the U.S.A. technician for help. Tested To Comply You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not With FCC Standards expressly approved in this manual could void the user’s FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE authority to operate the equipment. FCC Statement Notes on the Grant: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. To comply with Part
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Important Be sure to read this page before using the software. 4. Ownership. NOTICE All copyrights and other proprietary rights to Software and Documentation are owned and retained by FUJIFILM or the third party suppliers as indicated on BEFORE OPENING THE CD-ROM PROVIDED BY FUJI PHOTO FILM or in Software or Documentation. Nothing contained herein shall be CO., LTD., PLEASE READ THIS END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT construed, expressly or implicitly, as transferring or granting any right, licens
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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 Manufacturer’s 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 provis
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Disposal of Electric and Electronic Equipment in Private Households Disposal of used Electrical & 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 indicates 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
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Contents Warning................................................................. 2 Advanced Features — Photography Important............................................................... 3 Using the Photography Functions — EC Declaration of Conformity................................ 4 Procedure of Setting ..................................... 38 Disposal of Electric and Electronic Equipment Setting the Shooting Mode................................. 40 in Private Households...................
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Advanced Features — Movie Appendices r Recording Movies.......................................... 65 System Expansion Option.................................. 95 Changing movie size.................................. 67 Accessories Guide ............................................. 96 w Playing Back Movies ..................................... 68 Using Your Camera Correctly ............................ 98 Power Supply and Batteries............................... 99 Settings Discharging recharge
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Preface Z Test Shots Prior to Photography Z Liquid Crystal For important photographs (such as weddings and If the LCD monitor is damaged, take particular care with overseas trips), always take a test shot and view the the liquid crystal in the monitor. If any of the following image to make sure that the camera is working normally. situations arise, take the urgent action indicated. Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd. cannot accept liability for any If liquid crystal comes in contact with your skin i
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Z Trademark Information Z Exif Print (Exif ver. 2.2) and xD-Picture Card™ are trademarks of Fuji Exif Print Format is a newly revised digital camera file Photo Film Co., Ltd. format that contains a variety of shooting information for IBM PC/AT is a registered trademark of International optimal printing. Business Machines Corp. of the U.S.A. Macintosh, Power Macintosh, iMac, PowerBook, iBook and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
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About this Manual Z Icons next to the title display indicate the modes that are available. ()( ) ( ) a AUTO H PORTRAIT , LANDSCAPE ( ) ( ) ( ) . SPORTS 8 NIGHT s MANUAL Available Photography modes: Setting the Flash , H, , , ( p.40) This mark denotes issues that may affect the camera’s operation. Flash photography is useful for taking pictures at night or indoor dark locations. Choose from 6 flash modes according to the type of shot. b Red-eye reduction The flash setting This mode is suitab
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Accessories Included AA-size Alkaline Batteries (LR6) (2) USB cable (mini-B) (1) Strap (1) CD-ROM (1) Software for FinePix BZ Video cable (1) 2.5 mm dia. plug-to-pin plug cable Owner’s Manual (this manual) (1) 11
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Refer to the pages in parentheses for information * Camera Parts and Features on using the camera parts or features. Shutter button POWER button Flash (p.43) Viewfinder window Self-timer lamp (p.50) VIDEO OUT (Video output) socket (p.78) ; USB socket (mini-B) Lens (lens cover) DC IN 3V (power input) socket (p.78) p / e Macro button (p.42) w Playback button q / d Flash button (p.43) Viewfinder n / [ Tele zoom switch (p.27, 34) Viewfinder lamp (p.29) o / ] Wide zoom switch MENU LCD monitor /OK
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Example of LCD Monitor Text Display FinePix A500 * Z Photography mode * Self-timer (p.49) 6 White balance (p.53) e Macro (close-up) (p.42) [N Quality mode (p.47) C Flash (p.43) Number of available frames (p.20) s Photography mode (p.40) N 12 ISO 200 Sensitivity (p.51) ISO 200 C Battery level warning (p.17) AF { AF warning (p.27) Zoom bar (p.27) | Camera shake warning (p.28) Y Internal memory (p.19) 1 Date (p.22) 1/ 1/2006 -1 3 S Exposure compensation (p.52) AF frame (p.27) Z Playback mode w Pla
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Attaching the Strap Attaching the strap Using the strap Attach the strap as shown in 1 and 2. 1 Loop the strap over your wrist. When attaching the strap, move the fastener to adjust the length and slightly away from the end of the strap, as shown in figure 1. 1 2 To avoid dropping the camera, secure the strap around your wrist by sliding the fastener to adjust the length. 2 14 14
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Getting Ready Loading the Batteries Batteries are required to operate the digital camera. At first, load the batteries in the camera. Compatible batteries 1 Open the battery cover. 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 Outer casing serious problems such as battery fluid leakage or overheating: 1. Batteries with split or peeling outer casings 2. Combinations of different C
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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 cover. 3 Close the battery cover. 16
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Getting Ready Checking the battery charge Notes on batteries Turn the camera on and check the battery charge. Soil, such as fingermarks on the poles of the batteries, can shorten time for which the batteries can be used. The time for which AA-size alkaline batteries (referred to hereafter simply as alkaline batteries) can be used varies depending on the brand. Some brands of alkaline batteries may stop providing power more quickly than those supplied with the camera. Note also that due
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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. 2 Insert an xD-Picture Card. How to replace the xD-Picture Card Gold marking MENU /OK DISP/ BACK Push the xD-Picture Card into the slot and then slowly remove your finger. The lock is released and the xD- P
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Getting Ready About internal memory Notes on xD-Picture Card When storing xD-Picture Cards, make sure that they FinePix A400 / FinePix A500 has N 12 are kept out of the reach of children. An xD-Picture ISO 200 internal memory that can store Card could be swallowed and cause suffocation. If a images without xD-Picture Card. child swallows an xD-Picture Card, seek medical Y appears on the LCD monitor attention or call emergency number right away. when internal memory is active. If the
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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. Z FinePix A400 Quality setting 4F 4N % 21 ` * Number of recorded pixels 2304 × 1728 2304 × 1536 1600 × 1200 1280 × 960 640 × 480 Internal memory (approx. 12 MB) 5 11 13 19 25 93 16 MB 7151725 33 122 32 MB 15 31 35 50 68 247 64 MB 32 64 72 101 137 497 128 MB 64 128
