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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
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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
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Batteries are required to operate the digital camera. At first, load the batteries in the camera.
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Checking the battery charge
Loading the xD-Picture Card
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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
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Turning On and Off
Turning the camera on in Photography mode
Turning the camera on in Playback mode
Setting the Date and Time
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when turning the camera on.
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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)
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This section describes the basic operations.
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To adjust zoom scale using the Zoom switch:
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and press the shutter button down halfway.
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Taking pictures with the focus and exposure locked
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Using AF/AE lock
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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
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Selecting images
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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
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ZSpecifying functions using Photography menu (MENU/OK button)
Setting the Shooting Mode
q AUTO (a)
H PORTRAIT
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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)
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Taking pictures using self-timer (* SELF-TIMER)
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Double beep
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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.
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r Recording Movies
1
Use this mode to record movies.
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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
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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.
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AA BB
CONT. RENEW
DIGITAL ZOOM
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AUTO POWER OFF
LCD POWER SAVE
FORMAT
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TIME DIFFERENCE
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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)
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Installation on a Windows PC
Pre-installation checklist
ZRecommended system
Do not connect the camera to your PC until the software installation is completed.
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Installation on a Mac OS X
Pre-installation checklist
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Connecting to a PC
Windows 98 / 98 SE / Me / 2000 Professional /
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Windows XP
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Disconnecting the camera
Using FinePixViewer
Mastering FinePixViewer
Windows
Uninstalling the software
System Expansion Option
Accessories Guide
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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
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Discharging rechargeable batteries
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Notes on the
xD-Picture Card
and the Internal Memory
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Warning Displays
The table below lists the warnings that are displayed on the LCD monitor.
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Warning Displays
Troubleshooting
ZGetting ready
ZSetting menu etc.
Troubleshooting ZShooting
ZShooting
Troubleshooting ZPlaying back
ZConnecting
ZOthers
Specifications
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Specifications
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Explanation of Terms
FUJIFILM Digital Camera Worldwide Network
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Safety Notes
About the Icons
CAUTION
WARNING
WARNING
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Safety Notes
WARNING CAUTION
CAUTION