FujiFilm A330 owner manual Using the Zoom Optical ZOOM/DIGITAL Zoom, Best Framing

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USING THE ZOOM (OPTICAL ZOOM/DIGITAL ZOOM)

Zoom bar display

Digital zoom

Optical zoom

The position of the “ ” indicator on the zoom bar shows the zooming status. The area to the above of the separator indicates digital zooming, while the area to the below indicates optical zooming.

Screen for FinePix A330

Press the “a([)” or “b(])” switch to zoom in or out. The digital zoom can be used with the “2” and “1” quality mode setting.

When zooming changes between optical and digital, the “” indicator stops. Press the same Zoom switch again to start the “” indicator moving again.

! The digital zoom cannot be used with the “3” (FinePix A330), “4” (FinePix A340) setting.

! See P.29 for information on changing the quality mode.

! If the shot goes out of focus during zooming, hold the Shutter button down halfway to refocus the shot.

hOptical zoom focal length

Approx. 38 mm-114 mm, max. zoom scale: 3

hDigital zoom focal lengths

FinePix A330

 

Digital zoom focal distance

Maximum

 

zoom scale

 

 

3

Cannot be used

 

 

 

 

2

Equivalent to approx. 114 mm-148 mm

1.3

 

 

 

1

Equivalent to approx. 114 mm-182 mm

1.6

FinePix A340

 

Digital zoom focal distance

Maximum

 

zoom scale

 

 

4

Cannot be used

 

2

Equivalent to approx. 114 mm-160 mm

1.4

 

 

 

1

Equivalent to approx. 114 mm-194 mm

1.7

35 mm camera equivalents

2

Using the Camera

BEST FRAMING

Text displayed

Framing guideline displayed

No text displayed

LCD monitor OFF

Select framing guideline function in Photography mode.

Pressing the “DISP/BACK” button changes the LCD monitor display. Press the “DISP/BACK” button until “Framing Guideline” appears.

Important

Always use AF/AE lock when composing a shot. The image may be out of focus if AF/AE lock is not used.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Position the main subject at the intersection of two lines in this

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

frame or align one of the horizontal lines with the horizon. Use this

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

frame as a guide to the subject’s size and the balance of the shot

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

while composing a shot.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

! The framing guideline is not recorded on the image.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

! The lines in the scene frame divide the image into 3 roughly equal parts

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

horizontally and vertically. The resulting printed image may be shifted slightly

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from the scene frame.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Getting Ready For customers in the U.S.A EMC EC Declaration of ConformityContents Settings Software InstallationViewing Images Test Shots Prior to Photography PrefaceAccessories included Camera parts and features Using the strap Attaching the strapExample of LCD Monitor text display How to use the batteries HSee P.74, 75 for other notes on using batteriesCompatible batteries How to replace the xD-Picture Card Checking the battery chargePower save function Turn the camera on and check the battery chargeTurn the camera on in Playback mode Turn the camera on in Photography modeMove to Photography mode or Playback mode Leave the lens cover closedSetting the Date and Time Complete the settings 3Always press the MENU/OK button to complete the settingsCorrecting the date and time Changing the date orderSelecting the Language Zoom bar Taking Pictures aAUTO ModeSubjects not suitable for autofocus Using Viewfinder Taking Pictures aAUTO ModeViewfinder Lamp Display Display StatusStandard number of frames per xD-Picture Card Number of Available FramesNumber of available frames appears on the LCD monitor FinePix A330AF Autofocus/AE Auto-exposure lock Using AF/AE LockBest Framing Using the Zoom Optical ZOOM/DIGITAL ZoomFast-forwarding through the images Single-frame playbackMulti-frame playback Still images viewable on the FinePix A330/FinePix A340Using the Camera Quality mode Max. zoom scalePlayback zoom Zoom scalesWhen image erasing is completed, press To turn the camera on in Playback modePress the Playback button for approx seconds 1Press the MENU/OK button during playback toSet the size of the recorded image when the picture is Photography Mode SpecificationsApprox .3 m to 0.8 m 1.0 ft. to 2.6 ft Macro CLOSE-UPRed-eye reduction Auto Flash Mode no iconStill Photography Functions dFLASH Red-eye effectForced flash FlashSuppressed flash Slow synchroShooting mode Self-timer White balanceStill Photography Menu Operation Important. Please read Photography Menu OperationStill Photography Menu Operation Important. Please read SELF-TIMER Photography1Press the MENU/OK button to display the menu Shooting ModeOn the LCD monitor 2Press d or c to select q ShootingEV Exposure Compensation Shooting ModeWhite Balance Selecting the Light Source To obtain the optimum brightnessPlayback Menu oERASING Single / ALL Frames Press d or c to select o EraseErase only the selected frame file To stop the procedure mid-way Erasing Single / ALL FramesPressing the MENU/OK button erases all the frames files HOW to Specify Print Options Frame SET/RESET HOW to Specify Print Options DpofPlayback Menu uDPOF SET Frame Press d or c to select u DpofCanceling a frame When Dpof settings were specified on another cameraAlways press the MENU/OK button to complete the settings Dpof SET FramePlayback Menu uDPOF SET Frame Reset ALL Press d or c to select i Protect IPROTECTING Images Frame / SET ALL / Reset ALLRemoves the protection from all the frames files Protects all the frames filesPress the MENU/OK button to unprotect all the frames files Press the MENU/OK button to protect all the frames filesAuto Play Automatic Playback 1Press the Playback button for approx 1Pressing the a or b switch duringSeconds to turn the camera on in Playback ModeYtrimming Movie Mode rRECORDING Movies SpecificationsAvailable recording time and œ appears on the LCD monitor HDigital zoom focal length 35 mm camera equivalent Recording MoviesHFocal range Card2Press the MENU/OK button to confirm the setting Recording times per movieMovie size Playing Back Movies Playing Back MoviesPlaying movie files Description6ADJUSTING the Monitor Brightness SET-UP Using the SET-UP ScreenSettings Display SettingsSET-UP menu options Power Save Setting To restore power to the cameraFormat Time Difference Time Difference Setting HAvailable time settings2345 to +2345 in 15 minutes increments CONT. Renew Frame noOperating System1 Pre-installation checklistHard disk space Internet connection3Launching the installer manually Installation on a Windows PCInstalling other applications After the restart, the USB Video Class driver is InstalledInstallation on a Mac OS Double-click Installer for MacOS9 to launch the InstallerTurn on your Macintosh and start up Mac OS Installation on a Mac OS To install Acrobat Reader later Internet connection2 Hardware and software requirementsAuthenticate dialog appears Installation on a Mac OS Connecting to a TV Using the optional AC Power adapterSpecifying images for printing on the camera Set to ¢ in the USB Mode setting in the SET-UP menu P.48Print Dpof TOTAL/ 19SHEETS USBsocket Disconnecting the printer¶ DSC Mass storage device mode Connecting to a ComputerQWEB WEB CAM Web Camera mode Change between ¶ and q WEB in the camera’s SET-UP screenUSE AT DSC Mode Set a cameraConnect a camera to a PC Windows XP 2Specify the settings in the AutoPlay dialog boxRegarding the Icons HA removable disk icon appears and you can useMacintosh Disconnecting the Camera WindowsUninstalling the Software Using FinePixViewerMastering FinePixViewer MacintoshUninstalling Exif Launcher, FinePixViewer Using FinePixViewerUninstalling FinePixViewer Macintosh Mac OSImage input/output to the PC System Expansion OptionsHCharging the Rechargeable Battery NH-10 HInstalling the cradleOverview of the Optional Cradle HTaking the camera out of the cradleAccessories Guide Power Supply and Batteries Using Your Camera CorrectlyDisposing of Batteries AC Power AdapterProcedure for discharging rechargeable Ni-MH batteries Power Supply and BatteriesImage Memory Card Replace the xD-Picture Card Explanation RemedyXD-Picture Card is damaged XD-Picture Card format isPicture Card is Troubleshooting Erase ALL Specifications FinePix A330 Camera dimensions W/H/D Power supplyCamera mass weight Weight for photographySpecifications FinePix A340 Fine 1.9 MB Deactivated batteries Explanation of TermsAbout the Icons Safety NotesSafety Notes Memo Page Page Printed on recycled paper