Getting Ready 2 Using the Camera 3 Advanced Features 4 Settings 5 Software Installation 6 Viewing Images OWNER’S MANUAL This manual will show you how to use your FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA FinePix A345 / FinePix A350 correctly. Please follow the instructions carefully.
Warning EC Declaration of Conformity To prevent fire or shock 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 following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Contents Warning ............................................................. 2 IMPORTANT ..................................................... 2 EC Declaration of Conformity ............................ 3 Preface .............................................................. 6 Accessories included ........................................ 7 Camera parts and features ............................... 8 Attaching the strap ......................................... 9 Using the strap ...........................
Preface Accessories included ■ Test Shots Prior to Photography ■ Notes on Electrical Interference For important photographs (such as weddings and overseas trips), always take a test shot and view the image to make sure that the camera is working normally. h Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd. cannot accept liability for any incidental losses (such as the costs of photography or the loss of income from photography) incurred as a result of faults with this product.
Camera parts and features ✽ Refer to the pages in parentheses for information on using the camera parts or features. Using the strap Attaching the strap POWER button Shutter button 1 0 1 0 2 0 2 0 Flash (P.28) Viewfinder window Speaker Microphone Lens (lens cover) USB socket (mini-B) DC IN 3V (power input) socket (P.66) Self-timer lamp (P.32) Mode switch A/V OUT (Audio / Visual output) socket ■ Photography mode Movie mode (P.47) Viewfinder lamp (P.19) 1 Loop the strap over your wrist.
1 Getting Ready LOADING THE BATTERIES AND THE MEDIA Compatible batteries h AA-size alkaline batteries (2) or AA-size Ni-MH rechargeable batteries (sold separately) (2) Close the battery cover. 4 ! Use the same brand and grade AA-size alkaline batteries as those supplied with the camera. ● ◆ How to use the batteries ◆ ◆ How to replace the xD-Picture Card ◆ Push the xD-Picture Card into the slot and then slowly remove your finger. The lock is released and the xD-Picture Card is pushed out.
TURNING ON AND OFF / SETTING THE DATE AND TIME Press the “POWER” button to turn the camera on. When turning the camera on, the viewfinder lamp lights green. Press the “POWER” button again to turn the camera off. 1 CORRECTING THE DATE AND TIME / CHANGING THE DATE ORDER 1 01 03 The lens moves when the camera is in “ q ” Photography mode. Take care not to obstruct the lens. Obstructing the lens will cause damage and “ 8 ” or “ 9 ” will appear.
2 Using the Camera SELECTING THE LANGUAGE 1 01 03 1 Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the menu on the LCD monitor. 2 Press “d” or “c” to select “F ” OPTION and then press “a” or “b” to select “SET-UP”. 3 Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the “SET-UP” screen. 2 0 OPT I ON BASIC OPERATION GUIDE This section describes the camera’s functions. Changing modes Slide the Mode switch to change modes.
BASIC OPERATION GUIDE PHOTOGRAPHY MODE TAKING PICTURES (a AUTO MODE) 1 01 1 Press the “POWER” button to turn the camera on. 2 Set the Mode switch to “q”. h Focal range Approx. 60 cm (2.0 ft.) to infinity 2 0 ! Use ● Macro mode for subjects closer than 60 cm (2.0 ft.) (➡P.27). ! When “7”, “ ”, “q” ● or “=” appears, see P.82. - Brace your elbows against your sides and hold the camera with both hands. Position your right thumb so that it is handy for using the zoom.
PHOTOGRAPHY MODE 5 TAKING PICTURES (a AUTO MODE) N 12 ! The image shown on the LCD monitor before the picture is ● AF frame 6 Use the LCD monitor to frame the shot so that the subject fills the entire AF (Autofocus) frame. taken may differ in brightness, color, etc. from the image actually recorded. Play back the recorded image to check it (➡P.23). ! The subject may be difficult to see clearly on the LCD monitor ● (in bright sunlight or dimly lit scenes, etc.).
PHOTOGRAPHY MODE TAKING PICTURES (a AUTO MODE) NUMBER OF AVAILABLE FRAMES N USING AF/AE LOCK The number of available frames appears on the LCD monitor. 12 1 N 12 2 N 12 In this shot, the subjects (two people in this case) are not in the AF frame. Taking the picture at this point will result in the subjects being out of focus. ! See P.31 for information on changing the quality setting. ● ! The default quality “y” set at shipment is “4 N (FinePix ● A345)” and “÷ N (FinePix A350)”.
PHOTOGRAPHY MODE TAKING PICTURES (a AUTO MODE) BEST FRAMING PLAYBACK MODE VIEWING THE IMAGES (w PLAYBACK) 1 0 Text displayed Framing guideline displayed 2 0 Select framing guideline in Photography mode. Pressing the “DISP/BACK” button changes the LCD monitor display. Press the “DISP/BACK” button until framing guideline appears. ! Set the Mode switch to “w” to play back the last shot.
PLAYBACK MODE VIEWING THE IMAGES (w PLAYBACK) PLAYBACK MODE Playback zoom Press “ [ (a)” or “ ] (b)” during single-frame playback to zoom the image. A zoom bar appears on the LCD monitor. Press the “DISP/BACK” button to return to singleframe playback. Zoom bar CANCEL PANNING 1 0 ! Playback zoom cannot be used with the “`” quality setting. ● ! Playback zoom cannot be used with multi-frame playback. ● 12 Set the Mode switch to “w”. 1 2 01 1 Press “d” or “c” to select to “PANNING”.
3 PHOTOGRAPHY FUNCTIONS Advanced Features TAKING PICTURES — SELECTING THE CAMERA SETTINGS Specify the camera settings for taking pictures to get the best result. A general guide is given below. 1 2 Select the Photography mode (➡P.33). a Auto s Manual m Portrait , . / Landscape Sports Night Specify the photography settings (➡P.27-29, 31-32, 34-35). e d y * A e MACRO (CLOSE-UP) Select Macro mode to take close-up shots. 1 Set the Mode switch to “q”. 2 Press the “e (d)” button.
PHOTOGRAPHY FUNCTIONS d FLASH Choose from 6 flash modes according to the type of shot. d Forced flash 1 Set the Mode switch to “q”. Use this mode in backlit scenes, such as a subject against a window or in the shade of a tree, or to get the correct colors when taking a picture under bright lighting. In this mode, the flash fires in bright as well as dark conditions. 2 The flash setting changes each time you press the “d (c)” button. The last displayed setting is the selected mode.
PHOTOGRAPHY MENU PHOTOGRAPHY MENU OPERATION Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the menu on the LCD monitor. 1 2 01 S E L F - T I ME R ✽ Displaying the menus (➡P.30) y QUALITY SETTINGS IN PHOTOGRAPHY MODE Available Photography modes: a, s, m, ,, ., / Choose from 6 settings. Using the table below as a guide, select the setting that best suits the aims. QUA L I T Y 1 2 FRAMES N 14 19 25 1 Press “d” or “c” to select the menu item and “a” or “b” to change the setting.
PHOTOGRAPHY MENU ✽ Displaying the menus (➡P.30) PHOTOGRAPHY MENU * SELF-TIMER PHOTOGRAPHY q SHOOTING MODE Available Photography modes: a, s, m, ,, ., / 1 The self-timer is used in situations where the photographer is included in the shot. When selecting the self-timer setting, the self-timer icon appears on the LCD monitor. S E L F - T I ME R OFF 1 01 2 0 2 01 2 0 Available Photography modes: a, s, m, ,, ., / 1 Set the Mode switch to “q”.
PHOTOGRAPHY MENU ✽ Displaying the menus (➡P.30) ✽ Selecting the SHOOTING MODE (➡P.33) PHOTOGRAPHY MENU f CONTINUOUS SHOOTING D EXPOSURE COMPENSATION Available Photography modes: a, s, m, ,, ., / 1 Select the Continuous shooting mode in the Photography mode. This mode takes pictures continuously (FinePix A345: max. 1.5 frames/sec. or FinePix A350: max. 1.4 frames/sec.). CONT . ON OFF EV EV 0.6 0.3 0 0.3 Available Photography mode: s Select “EV” in the “s” SHOOTING MODE.
PLAYBACK MENU o ERASING SINGLE / ALL FRAMES 1 Set the Mode switch to “w”. 2 Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the menu on the LCD monitor. 1 01 FRAME 100-0009 1 Press “d” or “c” to select the erasing frame (file). 2 Press the “MENU/OK” button to erase the currently displayed frame (file). To erase another frame (file), repeat steps 1 and 2. When you have finished erasing frames (files), press the “DISP/BACK” button.
PLAYBACK MENU u HOW TO SPECIFY PRINT OPTIONS (DPOF) DPOF stands for Digital Print Order Format and refers to a format that is used for recording printing specifications for images shot using a digital camera on media such as an xD-Picture Card. The recorded specifications include information on which frames are to be printed. PLAYBACK MENU u DPOF SET FRAME 1 01 1 Set the Mode switch to “w”. 2 Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the menu on the LCD monitor.
PLAYBACK MENU u DPOF SET FRAME 4 01 2 0 100-0001 DPOF : 0 0 0 0 1 Total number of prints 0 1 SHEETS Setting for that frame SET FRAME PLAYBACK MENU 1 Press “d” or “c” to display the frame (file) for specifying DPOF settings. 2 Press “a” or “b” to set a value up to 99 as the number of copies of the frame (file) to be printed. For frames (files) that you do not want printed, set the number of prints to 0 (zero). To specify more DPOF settings, repeat steps 1 and 2.
PLAYBACK MENU i PROTECTING IMAGES: FRAME / SET ALL / RESET ALL 1 Set the Mode switch to “w”. 2 Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the menu on the LCD monitor. 1 01 100-0009 FRAME UNPROTECT OK ? YES 2 0 Protection is a setting that prevents frames (files) from being accidentally erased. However, the “FORMAT” function erases all the frames (files), including protected frames (files) (➡P.54). 1 0 CANCEL 2 0 Press “d” or “c” to select “i” PROTECT.
PLAYBACK MENU g AUTOMATIC PLAYBACK 1 01 2 0 1 Set the Mode switch to “w”. 2 Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the menu on the LCD monitor. Y TRIMMING PLAYBACK MENU 1 01 2 0 2 01 2 0 1 Set the Mode switch to “w”. 2 Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the menu on the LCD monitor. ! The Power save function does not operate during playback. ● ! Movie starts automatically. When the movie ends, the ● playback function moves it on. Press “d” or “c” to select “g” PLAYBACK.
PLAYBACK MENU 5 Y TRIMMING Check the saved image size and press the “MENU/OK” button. The trimmed image is added as a separate file in the final frame. T R I MM I N G ■ Image Sizes (FinePix A345) 0. 3M REC OK? REC MOVIE MODE CANCEL 2 1 ` Printing at up to 4R (10.2 × 15.2 cm/4 × 6 in.) / A6 size Printing at up to 3R (8.9 × 12.7 cm/3.5 × 5 in.) size To use for e-mail or web site ■ Image Sizes (FinePix A350) 3 2 ` Printing at up to 6R (15.2 × 20.3 cm/6 × 8 in.) / A5 size Printing at up to 4R (10.
MOVIE MODE r RECORDING MOVIES MOVIE MENU Press the shutter button down fully to start recording. 4 y QUALITY SETTINGS IN MOVIE MODE 1 01 2 0 ! The brightness and color of the LCD monitor shown during ● 1 Set the Mode switch to “r”. 2 Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the menu on the LCD monitor. movie recording may differ from those shown before recording begins. ! There is no need to hold down the shutter button.
PLAYBACK MODE PLAYING BACK MOVIES 1 01 1 Set the Mode switch to “w”. 2 Press “d” or “c” to select the movie file. 2 0 fi ADJUSTING THE MONITOR BRIGHTNESS / VOLUME 4 Settings 1 01 1 Set the Mode switch to “q”, “r” or “w”. 2 Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the menu on the LCD monitor. 2 0 ! Movies ● cannot be played back using multi-frame playback. Press the “DISP/BACK” button to select single-frame playback. PLAY Indicated by the “r” icon. 2 01 1 Press “b” to play the movie.
SET-UP ■ SET-UP menu options F USING THE SET-UP SCREEN 1 3 10 0 1 Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the menu on the LCD monitor. 2 Press “d” or “c” to select “F ” OPTION and then press “a” or “b” to select “SET-UP”. 3 Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the “SET-UP” screen. 2 0 OPT I ON Settings Press “d” or “c” to move to options 1 to 5. Explanation page – IMAGE DISP. ON/OFF ON Specifies whether the preview images (the photographed images) appear after taking a picture.
SET-UP POWER SAVE SETTING S E T-U P 1 2 IMAGE D I SP . POWER SAVE FOR MAT 3 4 5 :ON 2M I N :OK SET CANCEL DIGITAL ZOOM When the camera is not used for 60 seconds, the screen temporarily turns off (sleep mode) and the viewfinder lamp blinks at 1-second intervals to save power. If the camera remains unused for 2 or 5 minutes, it is turned off. Use this function when you want to get the maximum possible running time from your batteries. 5 Use this function to control the digital zoom.
SET-UP WORLD TIME (TIME DIFFERENCE) This function sets a time difference relative to the date and time currently set. When this setting is enabled, the specified time difference is applied when pictures are taken. Use this function when traveling to destinations in different time zones. 5 N Press “d” or “c” to change between “å HOME” and “ß LOCAL”. To set the time difference, select “ß LOCAL”.
5 Software Installation 5.1 INSTALLATION ON A Windows PC Pre-installation checklist ■ Hardware and software requirements To run this software, you must have the hardware and software described below. Check your system before you begin the installation.
5.2 INSTALLATION ON A Mac OS 9.2 Pre-installation checklist ■ Hardware and software requirements 4 To run this software, you must have the hardware and software described below. Check your system before you begin the installation. Compatible Mac Mac OS 9.2.
5.2 INSTALLATION ON A Mac OS 9.2 8 After restarting the Macintosh, the “FinePixViewer installation completed” message appears. Click “Using FinePixViewer” to view the basic FinePixViewer functions. 5.3 INSTALLATION ON A Mac OS X Pre-installation checklist ■ Hardware and software requirements To run this software, you must have the hardware and software described below. Check your system before you begin the installation.
5.3 INSTALLATION ON A Mac OS X 1 2 3 4 Turn your Macintosh on and start up Mac OS X. Do not launch any other applications. 8 The “FinePixInstallOSX” window appears. Click the [Install] button to install FinePixViewer and RAW FILE CONVERTER LE. 9 10 11 The “FinePixViewer installation completed” message dialog appears. Then click exit button and close it. 12 13 Select “Other...” from “When a camera is connected, open”.
6 Viewing Images 6.1 CAMERA CONNECTION 6.1.1 Using the AC power adapter Always use the FUJIFILM “AC Power Adapter AC-3VX” (sold separately) (➡P.77). Use the AC power adapter to prevent losing power at inconvenient times, such as when downloading photographed images to your PC. You can take pictures and play back images without worrying about depleting the batteries. ! See P.79 for notes on using the AC power adapter. ● ! Only connect or disconnect the AC power adapter when the camera is off.
6.2 CONNECTING THE CAMERA DIRECTLY TO THE PRINTER — PictBridge FUNCTION 5 PR I N T D PO F TOTAL / 9SHEETS Press the “MENU/OK” button to download the data to the printer and print the frames specified in the DPOF settings. 4 01 1 Press “a” or “b” to select “PRINT WITH DATE” or “PRINT WITHOUT DATE”. If “PRINT WITH DATE” is selected, the date is imprinted on your prints. 2 Press the “MENU/OK” button.
6.3 CONNECTING TO A PC 6.3.1 Connecting to a PC USE AT DSC MODE The “Connecting to a PC” section explains how to connect the camera to your PC using the USB cable (mini-B) and describes the functions you can use once the camera and PC are connected. If the power cuts out during data transmission, the data will not be transmitted correctly. Always use the AC power adapter when connecting the camera to a PC. 1 Set a camera 1 0 1 Insert an xD-Picture Card into the camera.
6.3 CONNECTING TO A PC a PC 3 Set Windows 98 / 98 SE / Me / 2000 Professional / Macintosh 6.3.2 Disconnecting the camera ! The Windows CD-ROM may also be required during installation. In this event, change CD-ROMs as directed by the ● on-screen instructions. 1 Windows Once the image has been saved, the “Remove Camera/Media” window appears (Save Image Wizard Windows). To disconnect the camera, click the [Remove] button.
6.4 USING FinePixViewer 6.4.1 Mastering FinePixViewer For all information on FinePixViewer functions, refer to “How to Use FinePixViewer” in the Help menu for details. 5 When the message appears, click the [OK] button. Check your selection carefully since the process cannot be cancelled once you click the [OK] button. ◆ Macintosh ◆ h To read “How to Use FinePixViewer”... You must install Adobe Systems’ Acrobat Reader. See P.62 for information on installing Acrobat Reader.
System Expansion Options Accessories Guide eBy using the FinePix A345 / FinePix A350 together with other optional FUJIFILM products, your system can be expanded to fill a wide range of uses. eVisit the FUJIFILM web site for the latest information on camera accessories. http://home.fujifilm.com/products/digital/index.
Using Your Camera Correctly e Read this information and the “Safety Notes” (➡P.91), to make sure you use your camera correctly. xD-Picture Card.
Notes on the xD-Picture Card™ Power Supply and Batteries Procedure for discharging Ni-MH batteries The “Discharging rechargeable batteries” function can only be used with Ni-MH batteries. The “Discharging rechargeable batteries” function should not be used with alkaline batteries as it will completely drain the battery charge.
Warning Displays Warning Displayed (Lit red) (Blinking red) | eThe table below lists the warnings that are displayed on the LCD monitor. Explanation Remedy The camera batteries are low or Load new or fully charged batteries. completely out of charge. There is a strong likelihood of camera Use flash photography. However, use a tripod for shake because the shutter speed is slow. some scenes and modes. The AF (autofocus) cannot work effectively.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting No power. eIf you think the camera is faulty, check the following once more. Possible causes Solutions i The batteries have run out. i The batteries are loaded backwards. i The battery cover is not closed correctly. i The AC power adapter plug has come out of the power outlet. i Load new or fully charged batteries. i Load the batteries in the correct direction. i Close the battery cover correctly. i Plug the adapter back in.
Specifications (FinePix A345) System Model Effective pixels CCD sensor Storage media File format Number of recorded pixels Lens Focal length Digital zoom Focus Focal range Shutter speed Aperture Sensitivity Photometry Exposure control Exposure compensation White balance Viewfinder LCD monitor Flash type Self-timer Continuous shooting Shooting functions Playback functions Other functions Power Supply and Others Digital camera FinePix A345 4.1 million pixels 1/2.
Specifications (FinePix A350) System Model Effective pixels CCD sensor Storage media File format Number of recorded pixels Lens Focal length Digital zoom Focus Focal range Shutter speed Aperture Sensitivity Photometry Exposure control Exposure compensation White balance Viewfinder LCD monitor Flash type Self-timer Continuous shooting Shooting functions Playback functions Other functions Power Supply and Others Digital camera FinePix A350 5.2 million pixels 1/2.
Explanation of Terms Safety Notes Deactivated batteries Leaving an Ni-MH battery unused in storage for a long period may cause a rise in the level of substances that inhibit current flow inside the battery and result in a dormant battery. A battery in this state is referred to as deactivated. Because current flow is inhibited in a deactivated Ni-MH battery, the battery’s original level of performance cannot be achieved. h Make sure that you use your FinePix A345 / FinePix A350 camera correctly.
Memo Safety Notes WARNING Do not heat, change or take apart the batteries. Do not drop or subject the batteries to impacts. Do not attempt to recharge lithium or alkaline batteries. Do not store the batteries with metallic products. Do not use chargers other than the specified model to charge the batteries. Any of these actions can cause the batteries to burst or leak and cause fire or injury as a result. Use only the batteries or AC power adapters specified for use with this camera.
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