FujiFilm A400, A500

Loading the Batteries

2Load the batteries correctly as indicated by

the polarity icons.

3Close the battery cover.

Match the polarity icons (+ and ,) of the batteries to

those on the inside of the battery cover.

Contents

Main OWNERS MANUAL Warning For customers in the U.S.A. FCC Statement For customers in Canada To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. Important Be sure to read this page before using the software. NOTICE End User License Agreement EC Declaration of Conformity Disposal of Electric and Electronic Equipment in Private Households Contents Getting Ready Using the Camera Advanced Features Photography Advanced Features Playback Advanced Features Movie Settings Camera Connection Software Installation Appendices Preface * About this Manual Setting the Flash Accessories Included Camera Parts and Features Example of LCD Monitor Text Display Attaching the Strap Loading the Batteries Compatible batteries 1 Batteries are required to operate the digital camera. At first, load the batteries in the camera. Page Checking the battery charge Loading the xD-Picture Card 3 1 2 When an xD-Picture Card (sold separately) is inserted When an xD-Picture Card (sold separately) is not inserted About internal memory About images in the internal memory ZFinePix A500 Standard number of available frames per xD-Picture Card / internal memory * Turning On and Off Turning the camera on in Photography mode Turning the camera on in Playback mode Setting the Date and Time 2 1 when turning the camera on. 3 Correcting the Date and Time 1 Display the SET-UP menu. 2 Selecting the Language 1 Display the SET-UP menu. 2 Taking Pictures (a AUTO Mode) 1 This section describes the basic operations. 2 To adjust zoom scale using the Zoom switch: 3 and press the shutter button down halfway. 4 Page Taking pictures with the focus and exposure locked 1 2 Using AF/AE lock 3 halfway. Move the camera back to the original image and press the shutter button fully. Fast moving subjects Fully pressed Subjects not suitable for autofocus Adjusting the shot composition Selecting LCD monitor display Best framing Viewing the Images Setting the camera to Playback mode Selecting LCD monitor display Single-frame playback 1 Selecting images 2 Playback zoom Multi-frame playback o Erasing the Images Setting the camera to Selecting FRAME or ALL FRAMES Erasing one frame at a time (FRAME) Erasing all frames (ALL FRAMES) Using the Photography Functions Procedure of Setting 1 2 ZSpecifying functions using Photography menu (MENU/OK button) Setting the Shooting Mode q AUTO (a) H PORTRAIT Page e Macro (Close-up) Available Photography modes: Use this mode to take close-up shots. d Setting the Flash Available Photography modes: AUTO Auto flash (not displayed) b Red-eye reduction d Forced flash C Suppressed flash c Slow synchro, n Red-eye reduction + Slow synchro Photography Menu Operation Setting the menus Photography Menu Operation Setting the menus (p.45) List of photography menu options 4F / 4N / / 2 / 1 / ` F / N / / 3 / 2 / ` Selecting quality setting (y QUALITY) Available Photography modes: a, H, ,, ., 8, s (p.40) Page Taking pictures using self-timer (* SELF-TIMER) 1 Double beep 2 Specifying sensitivity setting (SISO) Available Photography modes: a, H, ,, ., 8, s (p.40) Adjusting exposure compensation (SEXP. COMPENSATION) Available Photography mode: s (p.40) Adjusting color balance (T WB) Available Photography mode: s (p.40) u How to Specify Print Options (DPOF) u DPOF Set Frame Using w Playback mode (p.33) WITH DATE / WITHOUT DATE u DPOF Set Frame Canceling DPOF setting Using w Playback mode (p.33) DPOF ALL RESET i Protecting Images Using w Playback mode (p.33) FRAME SET / RESET SET ALL RESET ALL g Automatic Playback Using w Playback mode (p.33) V Exchanging Data Using w Playback mode (p.33) Selecting COPY Exchanging one frame at a time (FRAME) Exchanging all frames (ALL FRAMES) Y Trimming Using w Playback mode (p.33) 1 Select the menu. 2 Use this mode to trim the required part of the photographed image. 3 r Recording Movies 1 Use this mode to record movies. 2 Changing movie size w Playing Back Movies Using w Playback mode (p.33) Adjusting LCD Monitor Brightness U SET-UP Using the SET-UP menu 1 2 SET-UP menu option How to use the SET-UP menu (p.70) U SET-UP How to use the SET-UP menu (p.70) FRAME NO. * AA BB CONT. RENEW DIGITAL ZOOM * AUTO POWER OFF LCD POWER SAVE FORMAT 1 2 TIME DIFFERENCE 3 Connecting to a TV Connecting Camera Directly to Printer PictBridge Function Before connecting to a printer Connecting to a printer Specifying images for printing without DPOF (PRINT WITH DATE / PRINT WITHOUT DATE) Printing with DPOF setting (uPRINT DPOF) Page Installation on a Windows PC Pre-installation checklist ZRecommended system Do not connect the camera to your PC until the software installation is completed. 1 2 3 Installation on a Mac OS X Pre-installation checklist Page Page Connecting to a PC Windows 98 / 98 SE / Me / 2000 Professional / * Windows XP 1 Disconnecting the camera Using FinePixViewer Mastering FinePixViewer Windows Uninstalling the software System Expansion Option Accessories Guide * Page Using Your Camera Correctly Read this information and the Safety Notes (p.128), to make sure you use your camera correctly. Power Supply and Batteries Page Discharging rechargeable batteries Page Notes on the xD-Picture Card and the Internal Memory Page Warning Displays The table below lists the warnings that are displayed on the LCD monitor. } { | Page Page Warning Displays Troubleshooting ZGetting ready ZSetting menu etc. Troubleshooting ZShooting ZShooting Troubleshooting ZPlaying back ZConnecting ZOthers Specifications * Page Specifications Page * Page Explanation of Terms FUJIFILM Digital Camera Worldwide Network Page Page Page Page Page Page Safety Notes About the Icons CAUTION WARNING WARNING Page Safety Notes WARNING CAUTION CAUTION